JP2008067825A - Game machine and game machine system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To toughen a fraudulent change of a setting value by constituting an operation for settling the setting value into such a form as being determined its appropriateness. <P>SOLUTION: In this game machine system, respective slot machines are mutually connected via a communication cable. Each slot machine is provided with a settlement switch operated for settling a setting value, a number of operation times determination part determining the number of operation times of the determination switch, a comparative determination part determining whether or not the number of operation times of the settlement switch after the selection of the setting value accords with the number of times determined by the number of operation times determination part, a setting value settlement control part, when it is accorded therewith as the comparison result, permitting to settle the setting value, and a communication I/F outputting a determined number-of-times signal showing the number of operation times determined by the number of operation times determination part. Each slot machine and a parlor computer notifies the number of operation times of the settlement switch based on the number-of-times signal input from the communication I/F of an adjoining slot machine. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a setting value is changed to any one of a plurality of setting values associated with different winning probabilities, and a gaming machine system.

  As a gaming machine, for example, in a slot machine, it can be changed to any one of a plurality of setting values associated with a winning probability. The slot machine is operated by inserting a setting change key, a setting change key cylinder, a power switch for controlling the power supply, a setting value change button for selecting a setting value, and a confirmation for confirming the setting value after selecting the setting value. A switch is provided, and the set value change key cylinder is switched from on to off and the power switch is turned on to shift to a set value change mode in which the set value can be changed. In the set value change mode, the set value is switched when the set value change button is pressed, and the set value is confirmed by operating the confirmation switch via the start lever, and the game can be executed based on the new set value. It was.

On the other hand, a player who aims to gain profits illegally opens a hole in the front door of the slot machine or forcibly opens the front door that covers the front of the machine and operates the power switch, setting value change button, etc. In some cases, the setting value may be illegally changed by inserting a wire or the like through a gap in the fuselage, a medal slot, or a slot to short-circuit the power supply device. Under such circumstances, various slot machines have been devised that prevent the setting value from being changed illegally. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a slot that measures the time required for each operation of a set value change operation and prohibits the change of the set value when it is determined that any required time is longer than a predetermined period. The machine is shown.
JP 2006-034749 A

  However, in the operation for changing the set value, after pressing the set value change button and selecting the set value, the set value is confirmed by switching the confirm switch once, and the set value is easily changed. End up. As a result, when the set value is confirmed, it becomes possible to execute a game based on the new set value, and there is a risk that the store side will suffer a great damage.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to make it difficult to illegally change a set value by making an operation for determining a set value appropriate.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming machine of the present invention, among the plurality of setting values during the setting value change mode that can be changed to any one of the plurality of setting values associated with different winning probabilities. The confirmation switch that is operated when confirming the set value selected from the above, the operation number determination means that determines the number of times to operate the confirmation switch, and the number of times that the confirmation switch is operated after the setting value is selected determines the number of operations. When it is determined by the comparison determination means that determines whether or not the number of times determined by the means matches, and the comparison determination means that the number of times the confirmation switch has been operated matches the number of times determined by the operation number determination means And permission means for permitting confirmation of the set value selected during the set value change mode.

  Further, the operation number determining means randomly determines the number of times to operate the confirmation switch.

  Further, the operation frequency determining means is characterized in that the operation frequency is determined more in the business hours than in the business hours.

  Further, the operation frequency determining means is characterized in that the operation frequency is determined more when a set value greater than a specific set value is selected compared to when a set value less than a specific set value is selected. To do.

  Further, there is provided an output means for outputting a frequency signal indicating the number of times of operation of the confirmation switch determined by the operation frequency determination means to the outside.

  In the gaming machine system of the present invention, the setting selected from the plurality of setting values during the setting value change mode that can be changed to any one of the plurality of setting values associated with different winning probabilities. The confirmation switch that is operated when confirming the value, the operation number determination means that determines the number of times to operate the confirmation switch, and the number of times that the confirmation switch is operated after the setting value is selected are determined by the operation number determination means. When the comparison determination means for determining whether or not the number of times matches, and the comparison determination means determine that the number of times the confirmation switch has been operated matches the number of times determined by the operation number determination means, the set value change mode An output unit that outputs a frequency signal indicating the number of times of operation of the confirmation switch determined by the operation number determination unit and a permission unit that permits the setting value selected therein to be determined. When, characterized in that it is composed of a plurality of game machines and a notifying means for notifying the number of operations determination switch receives an input of the number signal from the output means.

  It is operated when a setting value selected from a plurality of setting values is confirmed during a setting value change mode that can be changed to any one of a plurality of setting values associated with different winning probabilities. A confirmation switch that determines the number of times to operate the confirmation switch, and whether or not the number of times the confirmation switch has been operated after the setting value is selected matches the number of times determined by the operation number determination means. When the comparison determination unit and the comparison determination unit determine that the number of times the confirmation switch has been operated matches the number of times determined by the operation number determination unit, the setting value selected during the setting value change mode A gaming machine comprising permission means for permitting confirmation, and output means for outputting a frequency signal indicating the number of times of operation of the confirmation switch determined by the operation frequency determination means to the outside, and the game machine And a management device and connected to the machine, to the management apparatus, and characterized in that a notifying means for notifying the number of operations determination switch receives an input of the number signal from the output means.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the operation number determining means for determining the number of times of operation of the confirmation switch operated when the set value is determined, and the number of times of actual operation is determined by the number of times determined by the operation number determining means. By providing comparison determination means for determining whether or not they match, and permission means for permitting confirmation of the set value when they match, the number of operations of the confirmation switch is determined in advance by the operation number determination means. When it is determined by the comparison determination means that it matches the number of times, the setting means is permitted to confirm the setting value, and thus the number of times of operation of the confirmation switch is judged as appropriate, thus making it difficult to illegally change the setting value. can do.

  In addition, the operation frequency determination means randomly determines the number of times to operate the confirmation switch, so that the number of operations of the confirmation switch necessary for confirming the setting value for any number of people is not set, and the setting value It becomes difficult to confirm.

  In addition, the operation frequency determining means determines the number of operations more in the business hours than in the business hours, so when changing the set value during business hours, when changing the set value outside business hours As a result, it is necessary to operate the confirmation switch more frequently, so that changing the set value during business hours requires more time than changing the set value outside business hours, making it more difficult. Become.

  In addition, the operation frequency determination means determines the number of operations more frequently when a set value greater than a specific set value is selected compared to when a set value less than a specific set value is selected. When a set value greater than or equal to the set value is selected, the set switch must be operated more than when a set value less than a specific set value is selected. The change is more difficult because it takes more time than changing to a lower set value.

  In addition, by providing an output means for outputting a frequency signal indicating the number of times of operation of the confirmation switch determined by the operation frequency determination means, the number of times of operation of the confirmation switch determined in advance by the operation frequency determination means by receiving the frequency signal Can be notified, and the manager of the game hall can easily determine the set value by operating the confirmation switch based on the notified number of operations.

  Further, in the gaming machine system of the present invention, the number of operations of the confirmation switch that is operated when the setting value is confirmed is determined in advance, and it is determined whether or not the actual number of operations matches the predetermined number of times. The output means for outputting an operation frequency signal to a plurality of gaming machines that permit the confirmation of the set value when they match, and the number of times the confirmation switch is operated upon receiving the frequency signal from the output means And a notification means for notifying a predetermined switch can be notified via a notification means provided in another game machine, and the exact number of operations of the confirmation switch can be It is possible to provide a gaming machine system that informs the site manager.

  In addition, the number of operations of the confirmation switch that is operated when confirming the set value is determined in advance, it is determined whether or not the actual number of operations matches the predetermined number of times, and when these match, A management device is connected to the gaming machine that permits the confirmation of the set value, and the management device is provided with a notification means for notifying the predetermined number of times of operation of the confirmation switch, so that the confirmation necessary for the confirmation of the set value The number of switch operations can be notified to the game hall manager via the management device, so that only the game hall manager can determine the set value.

  FIG. 1 shows an overall view of a gaming machine system 2 of the present invention. A plurality of slot machines 3 as gaming machines are installed in the pachinko hall, and each slot machine 3 is connected to a hall computer 7 as a management device via a communication cable 5. In the gaming machine system 2 having the plurality of slot machines 3 and the hall computer 7, the hall computer 7 exchanges data with each slot machine 3 and manages the data. Each slot machine 3 is assigned an identification number for identification, and the hall computer 7 recognizes the slot machine 3 that is the data input source based on the identification number tag included in the received data.

  The hall computer 7 is managed by an administrator of the game hall, and the administrator grasps the state of each slot machine 3 based on information displayed on the display screen 7a which is a notification means provided in the hall computer 7. On the display screen 7a, for example, information such as the number of jackpots, the number of jackpots, the number of child roles won for each slot machine 3 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 13 of the slot machine 3 includes a storage box 14 and a front door 15 provided on the front surface of the storage box 14. The front door 15 includes an upper door 16 provided at the upper portion and a lower door 17 provided at the lower portion. Three display windows 20 are arranged side by side on the upper door 16, and a reel unit having a first reel 21 a, a second reel 21 b, and a third reel 21 c is disposed at the back of the display window 20. A plurality of types of symbols such as “7”, “BAR”, “Cherry”, and the like are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first, second, and third reels 21a, 21b, and 21c. Three symbols per reel are displayed through 20. The slot machine 3 has a total of 5 winning lines, 3 in a horizontal line and 2 in a diagonal line, each of which is a combination of one reel design. A predetermined design is displayed side by side on this line. The winning role is announced.

  A liquid crystal display device 23 is provided beside the display window 20 and performs, for example, effects using animation to enhance interest. The lower door 17 is provided with various operation buttons such as a single bet button 35, a MAX bet button 36, and a payout button 37 which are operated at the start of the game. Near the various operation buttons, a start lever 38 that is operated after the medal bet is placed, and first, second, and third stop buttons 40 for stopping the reels that start rotating by operating the start lever 38, respectively. , 41, 42 are provided. Below the display window 20, a 7-segment display device (notification means) 25 for displaying numbers and a specific alphabet is provided.

  The lower door 17 is provided with a medal insertion slot 43 for inserting medals when a game is played, and a selector (not shown) is incorporated in the back of the medal insertion slot 43. To the medal tray 45. In addition, when the medal is inserted at an improper timing, for example, when the selector is inserted in the middle of the game or while various operation buttons are pressed, the selector receives the inserted medal as the medal tray 45. To discharge. In addition, since the number of medals inserted prior to the start of the game is limited to 1 to 3, medals inserted after the fourth are discharged to the medal tray 45 when the credit function is not used. .

  The lower door 17 is provided with a lock 28 for preventing the front door 15 from being opened from the storage box 14. In order to unlock the lock 28, it is necessary to insert a special key and turn it. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 3 is provided with a hopper device 50 for receiving medals to the tray 45, a setting changing device 55 for changing the set value, and the like. The hopper device 50 is provided with a storage tank 52 for storing medals, and an overflow storage box 53 is provided below the storage tank 52.

  When the lock 28 is unlocked with a lower door key (not shown) and the lower door 17 is opened to the open position, the setting changing device 55 is exposed and a setting value changing operation can be performed. Further, when the lock 28 is unlocked, the upper door 16 can be opened. An engaging portion (not shown) sandwiched between the lower door 17 and the storage box 14 is formed at the lower portion of the upper door 16. After the upper door 16 is closed, the lower door 17 is closed and locked. Then, the upper door 16 cannot be opened, and the lock 28 provided on the lower door 17 needs to be unlocked to open the upper door 16.

  The setting change device 55 includes a setting change key cylinder 55a that is switched between an on position and an off position by a setting change key, a power switch 55b that switches on / off of the main power supply, and a setting value for sequentially changing setting values. The change button 55c, an operation number display screen 55d for displaying a numerical value input as the number of operations of a confirmation switch described later, and a pressing operation when a numerical value displayed on the operation number display screen 55d is input as the number of operations of the confirmation switch. An execution button 55e is provided. The setting change key cylinder 55a, the power switch 55b, and the setting value change button 55c are arranged facing the front of the housing 13. For example, when the setting change key is inserted into the setting change key cylinder 55a, the manager of the game hall first opens the lower door 7, inserts the setting change key into the setting change key cylinder 55a from the front of the housing 3, and turns on the power switch. 55b and setting change button 55c are operated. By rotating the setting change key inserted into the setting change key cylinder 55a by about one eighth and operating the key from the off position to the on position, the current set value is displayed on the 7-segment display device 25, and the set value is changed. By pressing the button 55c, the set values displayed on the 7-segment display device 25 are sequentially switched.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 3. The operation of the slot machine 3 is basically controlled by the control unit 60. The control unit 60 includes a CPU 61, a ROM 62, a RAM 64, a winning combination determination unit 77, a random number generation unit 79, an operation number determination unit 81 as an operation number determination unit, a comparison determination unit 83 as a comparison determination unit, an encryption processing unit 84, a permission A setting value confirmation control unit 85 and a count unit 86 are provided as means. The ROM 62 stores first to sixth winning tables 63a to 63f, a setting change program, an operation count determination table 68, a payout table, and the like. For example, first to sixth winning tables 63a to 63f are prepared corresponding to the set values in the winning tables 63a to 63f, and the winning probabilities differ depending on the first to sixth winning tables 63a to 63f. The winning table corresponding to the set value selected at the time of the change operation is read and the game is controlled. Inside the slot machine 3, in addition to the control unit 60, a confirmation switch 76, a display control unit 87, a communication interface (hereinafter referred to as communication I / F) 88, a voice control unit 90, and the like are provided.

  The setting change program stored in the ROM 62 is a program used when changing the winning probability, and the power switch is turned on when the setting change key inserted into the setting change key cylinder 55a is turned from the off position to the on position. It is read when 55b is turned on. When the setting change key is turned from the on position to the off position and pulled out of the setting change key cylinder 55a, the execution of the setting change program ends. The RAM 64 is used when a control program and a setting change program are read from the ROM 62 and executed.

  The inserted medal sensor is provided inside the selector, and detects an appropriate medal distributed by the selector among medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 43. A detection signal output from the inserted medal sensor is input to the CPU 61, and the CPU 61 detects the number of inserted medals.

  When the 1 bet button 35 and the MAX bet button 36 are pressed, a pressing signal is input to the CPU 61. The CPU 61 determines the number of 1 to 3 medals inserted prior to the start of the game in response to a detection signal from the inserted medal sensor or when one of the 1 bet button 35 or the MAX bet button 36 is pressed. Counting is performed based on the input pressing signal, thereby determining the number of activated winning lines. Further, the bet number of medals inserted when the game is started is added up and counted by a counter provided in the CPU 61.

  Driving and stopping control of the first, second, and third reels 21a, 21b, and 21c is performed by a symbol drive control unit (not shown). The first, second, and third reels 21a, 21b, and 21c are respectively fixed to the drive shafts of the stepping motors, and the symbol drive control unit controls the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c by controlling the driving of the stepping motors. .

  The CPU 61 is provided with a pulse counter for each stepping motor, and counts the number of drive pulses supplied to each stepping motor. When the reset signal is input from the photosensor, the count value of the corresponding pulse counter is cleared. Thus, each pulse counter monitors the driving of each reel 21a-21c based on the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle within one rotation of each reel 21a-21c.

  The symbol determination table stored in the ROM 62 includes a symbol code indicating the number of drive pulses corresponding to the rotation angle from the reference position of each reel 21a-21b and the symbols arranged on the reels 21a-21c at a constant pitch. Are associated with each other. As a result, by counting the count value of the pulse counter for each reel, it is possible to identify which symbol has moved on a predetermined winning line, and how much the reel is rotated to achieve a predetermined symbol. It can be predicted whether it will move on the winning line.

  When the first, second, and third stop buttons 40, 41, and 42 are pressed, a stop signal for stopping the reel drive is input to the CPU 61. The rotation of the reels 21a to 21c is started by the operation of the start lever 38. When the rotation of the reels 21a to 21c reaches a certain speed, the operation of the stop buttons 40 to 42 becomes effective.

  "Watermelon", "7", "BAR", "Bell", "Cherry", "Replay design", etc. are arranged on the outer circumference of each reel 21a to 21c, and the winning determined by the winning combination determining unit It is controlled so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line. For example, if the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining unit 77, “7-7-7” can be displayed on the winning line. If the winning line is won, “BAR” is displayed on the winning line. -BAR-BAR "can be stopped and displayed. When the jackpot is displayed on the winning line, in addition to paying out a predetermined number of medals, a big bonus is generated, and for example, 30 special games can be played. When the small win is displayed on the winning line, a regular bonus is generated in addition to the payout of a predetermined number of medals, and a predetermined number of special games can be played.

  When the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining unit 77 is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the hopper device 50 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination to the medal tray 45 as a bonus. A hopper motor (not shown) is provided in the hopper device 50, and the CPU 61 drives the hopper motor based on the payout data read from the payout table stored in the ROM 62. The sound control unit 90 controls the driving of the speaker 92 to output sound during the game. As a result, a melody tailored to the game, an alarm sound when an error occurs, and the like are output from the speaker 92.

  The random number generator 79 generates random numbers in the range of 0 to 65535, for example, and the random number extractor 78 is generated by the random number generator 79 when predetermined conditions are met, for example, when the start lever 38 is operated. Random numbers are extracted from random numbers.

  The winning combination determining unit 77 is one of the first to sixth winning tables 63a to 63f stored in the ROM 62 to determine whether the random number extracted by the random number extracting unit 78 is lost or a plurality of types of winning combinations. Determine with reference to the winning table. Which winning table is used is determined by a set value, and the winning probability determined for any winning combination differs depending on each winning table 63a to 63f.

  The setting change device 55 includes a setting change key cylinder 55a, a power switch 55b, a set value change button 55c, an operation count display screen 55d, and an execution button 55e. Only a special setting change key is inserted into the setting change key cylinder 55a, and the setting change key is managed by, for example, an administrator of the game hall. The power switch 55b is switched on / off, and when changing the set value, the power switch 55b needs to be turned on after the setting change key cylinder 55a is operated to the on position. When the power switch 55a is turned on after the setting change key cylinder 55a is operated to the ON position, the mode shifts to a setting value change mode in which the setting value can be changed.

  The set value change button 55c sequentially switches the set values when pressed in the set value change mode. When the set value change button 55c is pressed, a change signal is input to the control unit 60 correspondingly, and the set value displayed on the 7-segment display device 25 is switched. For example, when the setting change key cylinder 55a is turned on and the power switch 55b is turned on, if the current setting value is “1”, for example, “1” is displayed on the 7-segment display device 25, and the setting value change button 55c The set values displayed according to the operation are sequentially switched to “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”. In this embodiment, six setting values “1” to “6” can be selected, and each setting value is associated with the first to sixth winning tables 63a to 63f. The number of corresponding winning tables is not limited to this, and may be more or less.

  The confirmation switch 76 outputs an operation detection signal in response to pressing of the start lever 38 in the set value change mode. In response to the operation signal from the confirmation switch 76, the numerical value displayed on the operation count display screen 55d increases by one.

  The operation number determination unit 81 collates the random number extracted from the random number generation unit 79 by the random number extraction unit 78 when the game mode is switched to the set value change mode with the operation number determination table 68 read from the ROM 62. Thus, the number of operations of the confirmation switch 76 necessary for confirming the set value is determined. The operation count determination table 68 is composed of, for example, 99 ranges to which random numbers from 0 to 65535 are distributed. Depending on which range in the operation count determination table 68 the extracted random numbers belong to, the operation count determination table 68 is 1 to 99 times. The number of operations of the confirmation switch 76 is determined from the inside. Thereby, in order to determine the set value, the start lever 38 may be operated once at a minimum and 99 times at a maximum. A determination number signal indicating the number of operations of the confirmation switch 76 determined by the operation number determination unit 81 is input to the comparison determination unit 83.

  The operation count determination table 68 includes a first operation count determination table 68a and a second operation count determination table 68b. The first operation count determination table 68a is used during business hours, and the second operation count determination table is outside business hours. 68b is used. The first operation number determination table 68a and the second operation number determination table 68b have different ranges of random numbers associated with the respective numbers 1 to 99, and the second operation is determined when the first operation number determination table 68a is used. Compared to the case where the number-of-times determination table 68b is used, the number of times of operation of the confirmation switch 76 is determined more on average. For this reason, when the first operation number determination table 68a is referred to, it is highly likely that the start lever 38 is pressed down a lot. When the second operation number determination table 68b is referred to, the first operation number determination table 68a is referred to. There is a high possibility that the start lever 38 will be pressed down less than in the case where it is performed.

  The count unit 86 counts the operation detection signal input from the confirmation switch 76, and a count signal indicating the count value is transmitted from the count unit 86 to the setting change device 55.

  The operation number display screen 55d provided in the setting change device 55 displays the number of times that the confirmation switch 76 has been operated via the start lever 38 based on the count signal from the count unit 86. The numerical value displayed on the screen 55d increases by one in response to pressing of the start lever 38. When the execution button 55e is pressed, the numerical value displayed on the operation number display screen 55d is determined as the operation number of the confirmation switch 76, and a detection number signal indicating the number of operations of the confirmation switch 76 is transmitted to the comparison determination unit 83. . In addition, after the numerical value displayed on the operation count display screen 55d reaches 99, the value is added again from zero.

  When the setting change key is switched from the on position to the off position after the execution button 55e is pressed, the comparison determination unit 83 determines the number of times indicated by the determination number signal from the operation number determination unit 81 and the setting change device 55. When the number of times indicated by the determination number signal matches the number of times indicated by the detection number signal as a result of the comparison, a confirmation permission signal is sent to the set value confirmation control unit 85. If there is a mismatch, an error signal is output to the CPU 61. In the above description, when the setting change key is switched from the on position to the off position, the number of times indicated by the determination number signal from the operation number determination unit 81 and the number of times indicated by the detection number signal from the setting change device 55 However, the timing for executing the comparison determination is not limited to this, and may be changed as appropriate.

  When the setting value confirmation control unit 85 receives the confirmation permission signal from the comparison determination unit 83, the setting value confirmation control unit 85 confirms the setting value displayed on the 7-segment display device 25, and the setting change key is returned from the on position to the off position. The set value is displayed on the 7-segment display device 25. Thereafter, any one of the first to sixth winning tables 63a to 63f corresponding to the newly set value is read from the ROM 62, and the game is controlled based on the winning table associated with the set value.

  The CPU 61 receives an error signal from the comparison determination unit 83 and causes each unit to execute error processing. In the error processing, for example, the set value is forcibly changed to “1” by the set value confirmation control unit 85, and an alarm sound is output from the speaker 92 by the sound control unit 90.

  The encryption processing unit 84 encrypts the determination number signal from the operation number determination unit 81 using an encryption conversion program, and an encryption for decrypting the encrypted determination number signal input from the outside. And a decryption unit. The encryption conversion unit encrypts the determination number signal from the operation number determination unit 81, and the decryption unit determines the number of times determined by the operation number determination unit 81 of the slot machine 3 that is the input source from the encrypted determination number signal. Can be deciphered.

  The communication I / F 88 is connected to another slot machine and the hall computer 7 via the communication cable 5, and the determination number signal encrypted by the encryption processing unit 84 to the adjacent slot machine via this communication cable 5. Is output.

  The display control unit 87 controls the display of the 7-segment display device 25. In addition to displaying the set value on the 7-segment display device 25, the display control unit 87 displays the numerical value indicated by the determination frequency signal input from the outside. The determination number signal is decrypted by the encryption processing unit 84, and the display control unit 87 displays the numerical value indicated by the determination number signal based on the information from the encryption processing unit 84.

  Next, the operation of the present invention will be described using the flowchart of FIG. A plurality of slot machines 3 are installed in the amusement hall, and each slot machine 3 is connected to a hall computer 7.

  When the setting change key is inserted into the setting change key cylinder 55b and switched from the off position to the on position, and the power switch 55a is turned on, the game mode is switched to the set value change mode. At this time, the number of operations required to determine the set value is determined based on the random number generated by the random number generator 79, and the determined number signal indicating the number of operations is encrypted, and the other slot machines 3 and hall computers are encrypted. 7 is transmitted.

  The adjacent slot machine 3 that has received the encrypted determination number signal from the slot machine 3 decodes the determination number signal, and the number of operations of the determination switch 76 necessary for determining the set value based on the decoded determination number signal. Is displayed on the 7-segment display device 25. Thereby, when changing the set value of the slot machine 3, the game hall manager can know the number of operations of the confirmation switch 76 from the numerical value displayed on the 7-segment display device 25 of the adjacent slot machine 3, It is possible to easily determine the set value.

  After the setting change button 55c is pressed and a setting value is selected from “1” to “6”, the confirmation switch 76 is operated via the start lever 38, then the execution button 55e is operated to change the setting. When the key is switched from the on position to the off position, the comparison / determination unit 83 determines whether or not the number of times that the confirmation switch 76 is actually operated matches the number of times determined in advance by the operation number determination unit 81. As a result of the determination, when the confirmation switch 76 is actually operated by the number of times determined in advance by the operation number determination unit 81, the setting value is confirmed. When the confirmation switch 76 is actually operated more than the number of times determined in advance by the operation number determination unit 81, or when the confirmation switch 76 is actually operated less than the number of times determined in advance by the operation number determination unit 81. Error processing is performed. In the error processing, the set value is forcibly changed to “1”, and an alarm sound is output from the speaker 92.

  In the above embodiment, the random number generation unit 79 and the random number extraction unit 78 used when determining the winning combination are used, and the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 78 is used to determine the set value. However, the random number generation unit and the random number extraction unit used to determine the number of operations may be provided separately from the random number generation unit used in the game mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of operations of the confirmation switch 76 necessary for confirming the setting value is notified using the slot machine adjacent to the slot machine on which the setting value is selected. The slot machine to be notified is not limited to the slot machine adjacent to the slot machine on which the setting value has been selected, but may be changed as appropriate from the arrangement of the slot machines in the game arcade.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machines 3 are connected to each other, the slot machines 3 are connected to the hall computer 7, and the number of operations of the confirmation switch 76 is determined based on the determination frequency signal input from the slot machine 3. Is displayed on the 7-segment display device 25 of the adjacent slot machine, but means for notifying the number of operations is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, an encrypted determination number signal may be transmitted to the hall computer. In the hall computer, the encrypted determination number signal from the slot machine is decrypted, and the number of operations of the confirmation switch necessary for confirming the set value is displayed on the display screen 7a as a notification means based on the decrypted determination number signal. Is done. Thereby, it is difficult for a person other than the manager of the game hall to know the exact number of times of operation of the confirmation switch necessary for confirming the set value, and unauthorized change of the set value can be made more difficult.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of operations of the confirmation switch 76 necessary for confirming the set value is determined based on the operation number determination table 68 more in the business hours than outside the business hours. The method of determining the number of switch operations is not limited to this, and may be determined more frequently when a set value greater than a specific set value is selected, compared to when a set value less than a specific set value is selected. . For example, when “50” is set in advance as the reference value and a value of “3” or more is selected as the setting value, the number of operations of the confirmation switch is determined from a range of “50” or more, and the setting value is less than “3”. When is selected, a data table in which the number of operations of the confirmation switch is determined from a range of less than “50” is stored in advance in the ROM. As a result, the setting value associated with a high winning probability takes more time to confirm because the number of operations of the start lever is greater than the setting value associated with a low winning probability, making it difficult to change the setting value. can do. Further, the reference value is not limited to one and may be plural. For example, when the set value is 3 or more, the number of operations is determined to be “50” or more as the first reference value, and the set value When 2 is as follows, it is possible to make it difficult to change the set value by determining it to be “20” or less, which is the second reference value.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the set value is determined in the 7-segment display device 25 provided in the adjacent slot machine based on the determination frequency signal input from the communication I / F 88 provided in the slot machine 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the communication I / F that outputs the determination frequency signal and the function of notifying the operation frequency of the determination switch based on the determination frequency signal are displayed. May be omitted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the encrypted determination frequency signal is transmitted to the outside to notify other slot machines or hall computers 7 of the determination frequency. However, the determination frequency may be notified by the own device. For example, in the slot machine (game machine) 100 shown in FIG. 7, an encryption determination number signal output from the encryption processing unit (output unit) 110 is output to the voice control unit 108 and the display control unit 104. The liquid crystal display device 102, the display control unit 104 that controls the driving thereof, the speaker 106 and the voice control unit 108 that controls the driving thereof constitute notification means, and the display control unit 104 decodes the encrypted determination frequency signal. Then, an image indicating the number of determinations is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 102, and the sound control unit 108 decodes the encrypted determination number of times signal and causes the speaker 106 to output sound indicating the number of determinations. With such a configuration, for example, the control unit 60, the display control unit 104, and the audio control unit 108 are provided on different substrates, and a signal of the number of times of determination is transmitted from the control unit 60 via a harness or the like. In some cases, the secrecy can be increased. In addition, by notifying the number of determinations by the own device based on the encrypted determination number signal, a communication device for transmitting the encrypted determination number signal to the outside can be omitted, and the cost of the slot machine can be reduced. Reduction can be expected.

  In the above embodiment, the number of operations of the confirmation switch 76 is determined by pressing the execution button 55e. However, the number of times displayed on the display screen is automatically set as the number of operations of the confirmation switch 30 seconds after the transition to the setting change mode. It may be determined as desired. The slot machine is provided with a timer, and the setting change device receives a count signal of 30 seconds from the timer and transmits an operation number signal of the confirmation switch to the comparison determination unit.

It is a perspective view which shows the slot machine of this invention. FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the inside of the slot machine cut into parts. It is the enlarged view to which the setting change apparatus provided in the inside of a slot machine and its periphery were expanded. FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the effect | action of the game machine system of this invention which displays the number of times of operation of a definite switch on the adjacent slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the effect | action of the game machine system which alert | reports the frequency | count of operation of a decision switch using a hall computer. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a slot machine that notifies a predetermined number of times of operation of a confirmation switch by itself.

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2 Game machine system 3 Slot machine (game machine)
5 Communication cable 7a Display screen (notification means)
10 Hall computer (management device)
25 7-segment display device (notification means)
38 start lever 55 setting change device 55a setting change key cylinder 55b power switch 55c setting value change button 55d operation frequency display screen 55e execution button 68 operation frequency determination table 76 determination switch 78 random number extraction unit 79 random number generation unit 81 operation frequency determination unit ( Operation frequency determination means)
83 Comparison determination unit (comparison determination means)
84 Cryptographic processing unit 85 Set value confirmation control unit (permission means)
86 Count unit 88 Communication interface (output means)
90 Voice control unit 92 Speaker (notification means)
100 slot machine (game machine)
102 Liquid crystal display device (notification means)
104 Display control unit (notification means)
106 Speaker (notification means)
108 Voice control device (notification means)
110 Cryptographic processing unit (output means)

Claims (7)

Confirmation switch operated when confirming a setting value selected from a plurality of setting values during a setting value change mode that can be changed to any one of a plurality of setting values associated with different winning probabilities When,
An operation number determining means for determining the number of times to operate the confirmation switch;
Comparison determination means for determining whether or not the number of times the confirmation switch has been operated after selection of the set value matches the number of times determined by the operation number determination means;
Permission means for permitting confirmation of the selected set value when it is determined by the comparison determination means that the number of times the confirmation switch has been operated matches the number of times determined by the operation number determination means. A gaming machine characterized by that.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation number determining means randomly determines the number of times to operate the confirmation switch.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the operation frequency determining means determines the operation frequency more in business hours than outside business hours.   The number of operations determining means determines the number of operations more when a set value greater than a specific set value is selected, compared to when a set value less than a specific set value is selected. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising output means for outputting a frequency signal indicating the number of times of operation of the confirmation switch determined by the operation frequency determination means.   6. A plurality of gaming machines according to claim 5, wherein each gaming machine is provided with notifying means for notifying the number of times of operation of the confirmation switch in response to the input of the frequency signal from the output means. Game machine system. A gaming machine according to claim 5 and a management device connected to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine system according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying unit that receives the number signal from the output unit and notifies the number of operations of the confirmation switch.

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