JP2011206371A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine where an operating rate will not be reduced even when operating with a touch panel.SOLUTION: There is provided a specific area contact information means 64 to give information on contact with a specific area. When a small article etc. which a player owns comes into contact with the screen of a liquid crystal display device 60 and the state continues without change, the specific area contact information means 64 gives the information to the player. This stimulates the player to move the small article etc. for removing the contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60. Therefore, the player no longer assumes that the inoperable condition of a touch panel device 50 resulting from the existence of the small article coming into contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is a failure. Moreover, the player comes to quickly move the small articles etc. to quickly eliminate the inoperable condition of the touch panel device 50 to prevent the reduction of the operating period of the slot machine 1, which eliminates the possibility of reduction in the operating rate.

Description

  The present invention provides a display device in which various images can be displayed on a screen, a touch panel device that detects that the screen of the display device is touched and a position in contact with the display device, and the touch panel device according to a detection result of the touch panel device. And a control device formed so as to be able to control the display device, and a game image to be shown to a player who is playing the game is displayed on the screen of the display device during the game. Related to slot machines.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine that provides entertainment to players, it has been provided with a plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of types of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, and after rotating these rotating reels, the player stops the rotating reels. Slot machines are used to play games that align symbols.
Here, the plurality of rotating reels are provided as components constituting a reel unit including a frame that rotatably supports each of the rotating reels and a stepping motor that rotationally drives each of the rotating reels. It has been incorporated.
Also, in recent gaming machines, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying a clear video on a screen is provided, and a presentation effect image is displayed on the screen of the display device, thereby playing a game. It raises the mood of the players who are doing it, and as a result, it aims to improve interest.

If a touch panel device that detects contact with the screen is provided on the screen of the display device of the gaming machine, an operation device such as a push button or jog dial of any size can be displayed at any position on the screen of the display device. The player can operate the operation device displayed on the screen of the display device.
As described above, according to the gaming machine provided with the touch panel device in addition to the display device, the game machine is used when the player performs some selection operation when displaying the video that produces the game on the screen of the display device. Even if it is difficult to perform a selection operation on an operation device that is fixedly installed, if the operation screen that is optimal for the purpose of the selection is displayed on the screen of the display device, the player can use the displayed operation device to Selection operation can be performed easily and rapidly (for example, refer patent document 1).
JP 2005-72229 A

Here, the slot machine is configured such that an operation console in which operation switches are collectively arranged is provided at a central portion of the front surface in the vertical direction. The operation console of the slot machine protrudes forward of the slot machine from a portion provided above the operation console.
Small items owned by the player can be placed on the top surface of such an operation console. For example, small items such as boxed cigarettes may be placed near the screen of the display device. Touches the screen of the display device, and the touch state continues as it is, the touch panel device is in a state where the next touch detection cannot be performed unless the touch state is released.

This state is not due to a failure of the slot machine, but can be easily eliminated by removing small items that keep touching the screen of the display device, but nevertheless, when falling into this state, the player Suppose that it is a malfunction, and call an attendant unnecessarily.
For this reason, if the operation is performed on the touch panel, unnecessary calls from the attendant increase, and the slot machine does not operate until the attendant arrives. There is a problem that the operating rate of the system may decrease.
In addition, a medal insertion portion having an insertion slot into which a medal is inserted protrudes from the upper surface of the operation console, and even if a game is played while covering the medal insertion portion with a hand, the player's hand is displayed on the screen of the display device. If the player touches and the player's hand is in contact, the touch panel device will not be able to detect the next contact, as in the case of the contact of small items described above. Assuming that there is a problem, there will be a problem that the operating rate of the slot machine may be lowered due to unnecessary calls to the staff, and in addition, a device for deceiving a counter for counting the number of inserted medals is used. When performing so-called “Kureman Goto”, which is inserted into the slot and illegally increases the number of credits of medals, the fraudulent conducts the medal insertion part in order to hide the “Kureman Goto” equipment. Since the act of a player continuously covering the medal insertion part with his / her hand is confusing to the fraud even if it is not the purpose of cheating, stop the act of continuing to cover this medal insertion part with his / her hand. There is a desire to make it happen.

An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine in which the operation rate does not decrease even when an operation is performed with a touch panel.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can prevent the act of continuously covering the medal insertion part with a hand, which is confused with an illegal act.

Each invention described in each claim is made to achieve the above-mentioned object. The features of each invention will be described below with reference to the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention described in claim 1 detects the display device (60) in which various images can be displayed on the screen, and the contact with the screen of the display device (60) and the position of the contact. A game in which a touch panel device (50) and a control device (20) formed so as to be able to control the display device (60) according to the detection result of the touch panel device (50) are also provided. A slot machine (1) formed so that a game image to be shown to a person is displayed on the screen of the display device (60) during the game, and the screen of the display device (60) An operation area where an operation by a player's contact is scheduled and a specific area where an operation by a player's contact is not scheduled are provided, and the touch panel device (50) is provided in the control device (20). When contact with the screen of the display device (60) is detected, the screen of the display device (60) Contact timing means (61) for measuring the duration of the continuous contact state, and when the touch panel device (50) detects contact with the screen of the display device (60), the detection signal of the touch panel device (50) The contact area determination means (62) for determining whether the contacted area is an operation area or a specific area, and the time value of the contact timing means (61) reaches a preset notification value, When the contact area determining means (62) determines that the contacted area is the operation area, the operation area contact notifying means (63) for notifying that the contact area is in contact with the operation area, and the contact timing means When the time value of (61) reaches a preset notification value and the contact area determination means (62) determines that the contact area is a specific area, the fact that the specific area is touched Specific area contact notifying means (64) for notifying, and the specific area contact Even if the intelligence means (64) informs that it is in contact with a specific area, it is displayed on the screen of the display device (60) when the display device (60) is still in contact with the screen. Image switching means (65, 65A) for switching the game image that has been played to the abnormality notification image is provided.

(Claim 2)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 2 is the invention described in claim 1, and has the following characteristic points.
That is, in the invention described in claim 2, the medal insertion portion (9B) having the medal insertion slot (9A) into which a medal is inserted is located at a position where a gap is formed between the display device (60) and the screen. And the medal insertion part (9B) and the display unit (60) can be arranged in a gap between the display unit (60) and the medal insertion unit on the display unit (60) screen. The part facing (9B) is a specific area.

(Claim 3)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 3 is the invention described in claim 1 or 2 described above, and has the following characteristics.
That is, the invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that, as the image switching means (65), the contact timing means (65) in a state where the contact area determination means (62) determines that the contacted area is a specific area. After the time value of 61) reaches the preset notification value, contact with the screen of the display device (60) continues, and the time value of the contact time measuring means (61) is further than the notification value. When the screen change value set to a large value is reached, an image that is displayed on the screen of the display device (60) is switched from an image for gaming to an abnormality notification image for notifying abnormality. It is characterized by that.

(Claim 4)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 4 is the invention described in claim 1 or 2 described above, and has the following characteristics.
That is, in the invention described in claim 4, the image switching means (65A) notifies the fact that the specific area contact notification means (64) is in contact with the specific area, and then displays the display device (60). If the bet of a medal is made in a state where the contact with the screen continues and the contact with the screen of the display device (60) continues, it is displayed on the screen of the display device (60). An image that switches from an image for gaming to an abnormality notification image for notifying abnormality is employed.

(Claim 5)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points.
That is, in the invention described in claim 5, the medal insertion slot (9A) into which medals are inserted and the medal insertion slot (9A) formed in front of the medal insertion slot (9A) can be arranged. A medal groove (9C), medal counting means (8) for counting the number of medals inserted into the medal slot (9A), a display device (60) capable of displaying various images on the screen, The touch panel device (50) that detects that the screen of the display device (60) is touched and the touched position, and the display device (60) can be controlled according to the detection result of the touch panel device (50). And a control device (20) formed on the display device, and configured so that a game image to be shown to a player who is playing a game is displayed on the screen of the display device (60) during the game. In the slot machine (1), the screen of the display device (60) is touched by the player. An operation area scheduled for operation by the player and a specific area not scheduled for operation by a player's contact are provided, and the touch panel device (50) is connected to the display device (60) in the control device (20). ) When touching the screen of the display device (60), the touch timing device (61) for measuring the duration of the state of contact with the screen of the display device (60), and the touch panel device (50) the display device (60 ) Detecting contact with the screen, a contact area determination means (62) for determining whether the contact area is an operation area or a specific area based on the detection signal of the touch panel device (50), and the contact When the time value of the time measuring means (61) reaches a preset notification value and the contact area determination means (62) determines that the contacted area is the operation area, the operation area is touched. Operation area contact notification means (63) for notifying that the contact is present, and the contact When the time value of the time means (61) reaches a preset notification value and the contact area determination means (62) determines that the contacted area is a specific area, the specific area is touched. A specific area contact notification means (64) for notifying that the medal is present, and the medal counting means (8) counted when the specific area contact notification means (64) notifies that the specific area is in contact with the specific area. Fraud notification means (68) for switching the image displayed on the screen of the display device (60) to a fraud notification image for reporting fraud from the game image when the number of images exceeds a predetermined number. It is provided.

(Effect of Claim 1)
The present invention configured as described above has the following effects.
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the contact timing means for timing the duration of the state of contact with the screen of the display device and the contact with the screen of the display device are made in either the operation area or the specific area. If the time value of the contact area determination means and the contact time measurement means reach the notification value and it is determined that the contact is in contact with the operation area, the fact that the operation area is in contact is notified. Operation area contact notification means is provided as a constituent element of the invention so that when the player touches the screen of the display device and this contact state continues, the operation area contact notification means notifies the player to that effect. Therefore, the player can be urged to release the contact with the screen of the display device, and if the player releases the contact with the screen of the display device, the touch panel device Next contact Therefore, the player cannot assume that the operation of the touch panel device does not work due to the continuous contact with the screen of the display device, and the player is not called unnecessarily. .

  In addition to the above-described configuration requirements, when the time value of the contact timing means reaches the notification value and it is determined that the contact is in contact with the specific area, the fact that the specific area is in contact is notified. The specific area contact notification means is provided, and if the small item or the like owned by the player touches the screen of the display device and this contact state continues as it is, the specific area contact notification means notifies the player to that effect. , The player can be encouraged to move the accessory to release the contact with the screen of the display device, so that if the accessory is moved and the contact with the screen of the display device is released, The touch panel device can quickly detect the next contact, and accordingly, the player is in a state where the operation of the touch panel device does not work due to the presence of small objects that come into contact with the screen of the display device. Without thinking Also no longer be called unnecessary the attendant.

For this reason, even if the operation is performed on the touch panel, the number of unnecessary calls from the clerk does not increase, and the slot machine is not in an inactive state for waiting for the arrival of the clerk. Is prevented, and there is no risk of a reduction in the operating rate of the slot machine. Thus, the above object is achieved.
Here, the slot machine has a medal insertion part formed with an insertion slot into which a medal is inserted, but when a player covers the medal insertion part with his / her hand, the hand touches a specific area of the display device. The screen of the display device and the medal insertion part can be arranged. In this way, when the player performs an action of continuously covering the medal insertion part with the hand, the specific area contact notification means is Since the player is notified of the fact, the player releases his / her hand from the medal insertion unit, and therefore, the act of continuously covering the medal insertion unit with his / her hand can be prevented, thereby achieving the object.

  Furthermore, even if the specific area contact notification means notifies that the specific area is in contact, the game image displayed on the screen of the display device is displayed when the contact with the screen of the display apparatus continues. Since the image switching means for switching to the abnormality notification image is added, if the contact state is left as it is after notifying the screen contact of an accessory or the like, the game image displayed on the screen of the display device by the image switching means is displayed. By switching to the abnormality notification image, the abnormality notification image allows the player to grasp that the slot machine shifts to the abnormal state if the contact state is left unattended. The abnormal state of the slot machine is not due to a failure of the slot machine, but the abnormal state of the slot machine will not be restored unless a predetermined reset operation is performed by a game attendant. If the display is not returned to the original game screen, the player is troublesome to call an attendant, so that the act of leaving the contact state of small items and the like is not performed.

In addition, if the player performs an act of continuously covering the medal insertion part with his / her hand even after notifying the screen contact, the slot machine will shift to an abnormal state even with this act.
Therefore, since the act of continuously covering the medal insertion part with a hand is a factor that calls an attendant, the player is troublesome to call the attendant, so the act of continuing to cover the medal insertion part with a hand is not performed. This prevents the act of covering the medal insertion part with a hand.
(Effect of claim 2)
According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is obtained.

That is, according to the second aspect of the present invention, the medal insertion portion is provided at a position where a gap is formed between the screen of the display device and an object is provided in the gap between the medal insertion portion and the screen of the display device. As described above, when the player covers the medal insertion part with his / her hand as described above, a hand is placed in the specific area of the display device. If the player comes to touch and the player continues to cover the medal slot with his hand, the slot machine will shift to an abnormal state even with this act.
Therefore, since the act of continuously covering the medal insertion part with a hand is a factor that calls the clerk, the player is troublesome to call the clerk. It is possible to prevent the act of covering the insertion part with a hand.

(Effect of claim 3)
According to invention of Claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of Claim 1 or 2 mentioned above, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the third aspect of the invention, as the image switching means, the notification value in which the time value of the contact time measuring means is set in advance in a state where the area touched by the contact area determining means is determined to be the specific area. Is reached on the screen of the display device when contact with the screen of the display device continues and the time value of the contact timing means reaches a screen change value set to a value larger than the notification value. Since the image that switches from the game image to the abnormality notification image for notifying abnormality is adopted, the contact with the specific area is released after it is notified that the image is in contact with the specific area. If the numerical value of the screen change value is set so that the player can secure a sufficient time, the switching to the abnormality notification image does not occur frequently.

Thus, after notifying that the specific area is touched, when the contact to the specific area continues, even if switching to the abnormality notification image, in other words, the slot machine is in an abnormal state. Even if the transition is made, the attendant of the game hall is not frequently called, and excessive calling of the attendant can be prevented beforehand.
(Effect of claim 4)
According to invention of Claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of Claim 1 or 2 mentioned above, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, as the image switching means, after the notification that the specific area contact notification means is in contact with the specific area, the display device is kept in contact with the screen. When a medal bet is placed, the image displayed on the screen of the display device is switched from an image for gaming to an abnormality notification image for notifying abnormality, so that it is in contact with a specific area. Even if the notification is made, if the bet of the medal is not made, it is not switched to the abnormality notification image, and the player can release the contact with the specific area with a margin, and therefore, the abnormality notification image is displayed. Frequent switching is eliminated.

Thereby, after notifying that the specific area is touched, even when switching to the abnormality notification image is performed when the contact to the specific area continues, in other words, the state of the slot machine is Even if the state shifts to an abnormal state, the attendant of the game hall is not frequently called, and excessive calling of the attendant can be prevented beforehand.
(Effect of Claim 5)
According to invention of Claim 5, there exist the following effects.
That is, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the contact timing means for timing the duration of the state of contact with the screen of the display device and the contact with the screen of the display device are made in either the operation area or the specific area. If the time value of the contact area determination means and the contact time measurement means reach the notification value and it is determined that the contact is in contact with the operation area, the fact that the operation area is in contact is notified. Operation area contact notification means is provided as a constituent element of the invention so that when the player touches the screen of the display device and this contact state continues, the operation area contact notification means notifies the player to that effect. Therefore, the player can be urged to release the contact with the screen of the display device, and if the player releases the contact with the screen of the display device, the touch panel device Next contact Out becomes ready to perform, and therefore, there is no way to push I think that the player is a failure, also no longer be invoked to eliminate the need for an attendant.

  In addition to the above-described configuration requirements, when the time value of the contact timing means reaches the notification value and it is determined that the contact is in contact with the specific area, the fact that the specific area is in contact is notified. The specific area contact notification means is provided, and if the small item or the like owned by the player touches the screen of the display device and this contact state continues as it is, the specific area contact notification means notifies the player to that effect. In order to release the touch on the screen of the display device, the player can be urged to move the accessory etc., so that the accessory etc. is moved and the touch on the screen of the display device is released. Then, the touch panel device can quickly detect the next contact, so that the player does not assume that there is a failure and does not call an attendant unnecessarily.

For this reason, even if the operation is performed on the touch panel, the number of unnecessary calls from the clerk does not increase, and the slot machine is not in an inactive state for waiting for the arrival of the clerk. Is prevented, and there is no risk of a reduction in the operating rate of the slot machine. Thus, the above object is achieved.
Here, the slot machine has a medal insertion part formed with an insertion slot into which a medal is inserted, but when a player covers the medal insertion part with his / her hand, the hand touches a specific area of the display device. The screen of the display device and the medal insertion part can be arranged. In this way, when the player performs an action of continuously covering the medal insertion part with the hand, the specific area contact notification means is Since the player is notified of the fact, the player releases his / her hand from the medal insertion unit, and therefore, the act of continuously covering the medal insertion unit with his / her hand can be prevented, thereby achieving the object.

Further, when the specific area contact notification means notifies that the specific area is in contact, if the number of medals counted by the medal counting means exceeds a predetermined number, the image displayed on the screen of the display device Is added to a fraud notification means for switching from a game image to a fraud notification image for notifying fraud, and it is impossible to insert a medal even if a medal groove is used using a device for “Kureman Goto”. When the medal counting means performs counting of the number of sheets, the fraud notification image is used to detect that the fraud notification means has been performed when the contact to the specific area is notified and to notify the fraud. Is displayed on the screen of the display device.
Here, when a fraudulent notification image of a color or design noticed at a glance by other players who are playing in the surrounding area or a staff member who is traveling is displayed on the screen of the display device, the equipment for “Kureman Goto” The fraudulent person who uses is forced to cancel the “Kureman Goto”, thereby minimizing the damage caused by the “Kureman Goto”.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the front door which concerns on the said 1st Embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the touchscreen unit which concerns on the said 1st Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the touchscreen unit which concerns on the said 1st Embodiment. It is sectional drawing in the VV line | wire of FIG. It is sectional drawing in the VI-VI line of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control apparatus which concerns on the said 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the liquid crystal display device control means which concerns on the said 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the touchscreen operation control process in the said 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the specific area | region contact error process in the said 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process at the time of the production in the said 1st Embodiment. It is a figure equivalent to FIG. 8 which shows the liquid crystal display device control means which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure equivalent to FIG. 10 for demonstrating the specific area | region contact error process in the said 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure equivalent to FIG. 8 which shows the liquid crystal display device control means which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fraud detection process in the said 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure equivalent to FIG. 10 for demonstrating the specific area | region contact error process in the modification of this invention.

[First Embodiment]
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Embodiments that are embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(Schematic configuration of slot machine 1)
The slot machine 1 as a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention stops rotating rotating reels so that a plurality of types of symbols written on each of the three rotating reels are in a predetermined combination. A game to be played.
The slot machine 1 employs a metal medal as a game medium, and is configured to start a game when the medal is inserted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is formed in a hexahedron box shape having a rectangular front shape in order to store a gaming device necessary for playing a game. 2 is provided.
The housing | casing 2 is a box-shaped member by which the whole front surface was opened. And the front opening of the housing | casing 2 is block | closed with the front door 3 attached to the said housing | casing 2 so that rotation was possible. The front door 3 is automatically locked when it is closed.
The three rotating reels include a frame (not shown) that rotatably supports each of the rotating reels and a stepping motor (not shown) that drives each of the rotating reels, although not particularly shown. It is a component that constitutes the reel unit 10 and is incorporated in the reel unit 10. Such a reel unit 10 is arranged at the upper part inside the housing 2 as shown in FIG.

The front door 3 is a member that closes the opening on the front surface of the housing 2 as described above. The front door 3 is provided with an upper panel portion 4 and a lower panel portion 5 that bisect the front surface.
Among these, below the lower panel part 5, the saucer unit 6 in which the saucer part 6A which stores the medal paid out at the time of winning is integrally formed is provided. Further, an operation console 7 for performing an operation relating to the game is formed between the upper panel portion 4 and the lower panel portion 5 so as to protrude toward the player side.
Here, the upper panel portion 4 and the lower panel portion 5 have a decorative plate made of synthetic resin attached to the surface in order to ensure an excellent appearance in terms of design.

(Upper panel part 4)
The upper panel portion 4 is provided with a rendering window portion 11 formed in a rectangular shape above the console 7 and in the center in the width direction in FIG.
The effect window portion 11 is an opening that allows an image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 provided on the back side of the upper panel portion 4 to be visible from the outside.
A screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 described above is disposed inside the effect window portion 11, and a touch panel device 50, which will be described later, is placed on the front surface of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60. The liquid crystal display device 60 is a display device that can display various images including moving images on the screen.

A reel display window portion 4A formed in a rectangular shape is provided above the effect window portion 11 in the upper panel portion 4. Here, each of three rotating reels (not shown) in the housing 2 is marked with a plurality of types of symbols on the outer peripheral surface thereof. The design of each rotating reel is visible from the outside of the housing 2 through the reel display window 4A. Note that a reel illumination unit (not shown) that irradiates the rotary reel from the inside is provided inside the rotary reel.
Above the reel display window portion 4A in the upper panel portion 4, an effect lamp 4B is provided in which the front shape is formed in an inverted trapezoidal shape that is elongated to the left and right.
In addition, on both side edges of the upper panel portion 4, there are provided effect lamps 4C extending downward from the end portions of the effect lamps 4B to the height level of the lower edge of the reel display window portion 4A.

Further, both side edges of the upper panel portion 4 are provided with effect lamps 4D extending downward from the lower end of the effect lamp 4C to the height level of the lower edge of the effect window portion 11.
Each of these effect lamps 4B to 4D is provided with a light source such as a high-intensity light emitting diode disposed inside a red lens, and depending on the progress of the game, the light source is turned on or blinking to visually This enhances the production effect.
Speakers 4F that generate sound effects related to the game are provided on both sides of the reel display window 4A.
(Operating console 7)
The console 7 is provided with various switches necessary for operations in the game.

That is, a key hole 7A into which a key for unlocking the front door 3 is inserted is provided at the right end portion in FIG. A medal insertion portion 9B having a medal insertion slot 9A for inserting medals is provided obliquely above and to the left of the keyhole 7A.
The medal insertion unit 9B is disposed in the vicinity of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 so that the hand touches the surface of the liquid crystal display device 60 when the player covers the medal insertion unit 9B with his hand.
In addition to the above-described medal slot 9A, the medal slot 9C is provided with a medal slot 9C that is formed in front of the medal slot 9A and in which a predetermined number or less of medals can be stacked. Yes.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, a medal sensor 8, which will be described later, is composed of a photo interrupter or the like as medal counting means for counting the number of medals inserted into the medal slot 9 A. Is provided.
Three stop switches 7D that are operated when stopping each of the three rotating reels are provided diagonally to the left of the medal slot 9A. Among these three stop switches 7D, a max bet switch 7E, which will be described later, is provided obliquely above and to the left of the stop switch 7D arranged at the left end.
In addition, a start switch 7F that is operated when the three rotary reels are simultaneously rotated is provided on the left side of the leftmost stop switch 7D and obliquely below the left of the max bet switch 7E. .

Here, a single bet switch 7G, which will be described later, is provided on the left side of the max bet switch 7E in FIG. 1, and a checkout switch 7H, which will be described later, is provided obliquely below the left of the single bet switch 7G in FIG. Is provided.
The max bet switch 7E generally sends a max bet signal which is an insertion command signal for instructing betting of three medals when a player or the like performs a single pressing operation.
In other words, the max bet switch 7E is an insertion switch for betting the maximum number of medals (generally three) that can be bet by a single pressing operation.

The single bet switch 7G sends out a single bet signal which is an insertion command signal for instructing to bet one medal when a player or the like performs a single pressing operation.
In other words, the single bet switch 7G is an insertion switch for betting one medal with one pressing operation.
The remaining settlement switch 7H, when a player or the like performs a pressing operation, sends a settlement command signal instructing to perform the settlement operation of the stored medals or to return the bet medals. .
(Lower panel part 5 and saucer unit 6)
The lower panel portion 5 is provided with a panel 5A on which a character or the like representing a model type of the slot machine 1 is drawn.

In the tray unit 6, in addition to the above-described tray portion 6A for storing medals, a medal payout opening 6B for discharging medals paid out toward the tray portion 6A at the time of winning a prize, and a speaker 6C for generating sound effects relating to the game Is provided.
A hopper unit 9 for paying out medals is provided behind the lower panel 5 in the inner part of the housing 2 although not particularly shown.
In addition, the production lamps 4B to 4D and the speakers 4F and 6C serve as production means 67 for performing a production operation that excites the game.
(Touch panel device 50)
Next, the touch panel device 50 will be described in detail.

The touch panel device 50 is a device for detecting that the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is touched and the touched position, and as shown in FIG. The panel unit is also used.
That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the touch panel device 50 is fitted into the window frame portion 51 attached from the back side of the front door 3 to the effect window portion 11 formed as the opening of the front door 3 and the window frame portion 51. A transparent plate 52 is provided.
Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the window frame portion 51 is provided with a front frame-shaped cover portion 51A and a rear frame-shaped cover portion 51B that are divided into two in the front-rear direction.

A frame in which a circuit for detecting contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, strictly speaking, the surface of the transparent plate 52 is formed inside the front frame-shaped cover portion 51A and the rear frame-shaped cover portion 51B. A printed circuit board 53 is accommodated.
As shown in FIG. 3, the transparent plate 52 is sandwiched between the front frame-shaped cover portion 51A and the rear frame-shaped cover portion 51B, and the front frame-shaped cover portion 51A and the rear frame-shaped cover portion 51B are screwed. Such a touch panel device 50 that is fixed to the window frame portion 51 by being connected to each other by an optical device or the like is an optical device that detects contact by blocking an optical path along the surface of the transparent plate 52.

That is, a large number of light emitting elements and a large number of light receiving elements are arranged to face each other on opposite sides of the frame-shaped printed circuit board 53. A large number of optical paths passing near the surface of the transparent plate 52 are formed between these light emitting elements and light receiving elements.
The touch panel device 50 is an optical device in which when a finger or the like enters between the light emitting element and the light receiving element, the optical path is blocked and contact is detected by the corresponding light receiving element.
More specifically, in FIG. 4, among the four sides 51C to 51F of the window frame portion 51, the lower side 51D arranged at the lower side in FIG. 4 has its longitudinal direction as shown in FIG. A large number of light receiving elements 54 are arranged along the line.

Inside the upper side 51C of the window frame 51 facing the lower side 51D, a large number of light emitting elements (not shown) are arranged along the longitudinal direction in the same manner as the light receiving elements 54 on the lower side 51D side.
Note that a plurality of partition walls 55 are provided inside the lower side 51D to partition the internal space of the lower side 51D into the left and right in FIG. A plurality of light receiving element chambers 56 are formed in the lower side 51D by partitioning the inside of the lower side 51D by these partition walls 55.
The light receiving element chambers 56 arranged at both ends of the lower side 51D are each provided with two light receiving elements 54, and the other light receiving element chambers 56 are respectively provided with five light receiving elements 54. .
A large number of light receiving elements (not shown) are arranged along the longitudinal direction in the right side 51F arranged on the right side of the window frame 51 in FIGS. 4 and 5 in the same manner as the light receiving elements 54 on the lower side 51D. ing.

Inside the left side 51E of the window frame 51 facing the right side 51F, a large number of light emitting elements (not shown) are arranged along the longitudinal direction in the same manner as the light receiving elements 54 on the right side 51F side.
As described above, in the touch panel device 50, the X axis is set in the longitudinal direction of the upper side 51C and the lower side 51D of the window frame 51, and the Y axis is set in the longitudinal direction of the left side 51E and the right side 51F.
Corresponding coordinate numbers in the X axis are set for the light emitting elements and the light receiving elements on the side 51C and the lower side 51D, respectively, and the light emitting elements and the light receiving elements on the left side 51E and the right side 51F are respectively set on the Y axis. Corresponding coordinate numbers are set.
The touch panel device 50 detects a contact when a light path is blocked by a finger or the like that touches the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, strictly speaking, the surface of the transparent plate 52, and a light-emitting element whose light path is blocked by a finger or the like. The position coordinates on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 are detected by the coordinate number assigned to the light receiving element.

At this time, if static electricity is charged on the finger or the like that is in contact with the surface of the transparent plate 52, the static electricity (charge) charged on the finger or the like reaches the light receiving element 54 provided on the lower side 51D and blocks the light receiving element 54. In other words, in other words, the output state of the light receiving element 54 is shifted to the output state when no light is received.
However, since the inside of the lower side 51D is partitioned by a plurality of partition walls 55, static electricity (charge) charged on a finger or the like in contact with the surface of the transparent plate 52 reaches the light receiving element where light from the light emitting element is blocked. However, the light is blocked by the partition wall 55 so as not to reach the light receiving elements other than the light blocked. As a result, erroneous detection of the light receiving element due to static electricity charged on a finger or the like in contact with the surface of the transparent plate 52 is prevented in advance.

The transparent plate 52 is made of a material such as acrylic resin having a high light refractive index, and has a small incident angle at which total reflection occurs at the interface. For this reason, the transparent plate 52 has a property that light incident on the inside from the outside is reflected at the interface and proceeds in a zigzag manner, and light incident on the inside from the surface is easily emitted to the outside from the end face.
For this reason, if the end face of the transparent plate 52 is disposed in the vicinity of the light receiving element, light as noise emitted from the end face of the transparent plate 52 may enter the light receiving element, causing a malfunction of the light receiving element.
However, the front frame-shaped cover portion 51A extends along the receiving surface 51G formed in a square frame shape that receives the peripheral edge of the transparent plate 52 and the outer edge of the receiving surface 51G, and is transparent from the receiving surface 51G. A rising portion 51H protruding toward the plate 52 is provided.

When the peripheral edge of the transparent plate 52 is received by the receiving surface 51G of the front frame-shaped cover portion 51A, the entire end surface is covered with the rising portion 51H. As a result, even if light as noise is emitted from the end face of the transparent plate 52, it is blocked by the rising portion 51H, and malfunction of the light receiving elements such as the light receiving element 54 is prevented in advance.
The slot machine 1 as described above includes the control device 20 formed so as to be able to control the liquid crystal display device 60 according to the detection result of the touch panel device 50, and is shown to the player who is playing the game. A game image for the purpose can be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 during the game.

(Control device 20 of slot machine 1)
Next, the control device 20 of the slot machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 7 shows a schematic configuration of a control system related to the slot machine 1.
In FIG. 7, the control device 20 is divided into a main control device 20A that controls the operation of the game performed in the slot machine 1 and a sub-control device 20B that controls the operation of the effect that excites the game. Yes.
Each of the main control device 20A and the sub-control device 20B performs game operation control and presentation operation control on hardware configured to include a CPU using a microcomputer and storage means such as ROM and RAM. Software to do is installed.

Of these, the main control device 20A performs a lottery determination relating to whether or not the game is played each time a game is played. This makes it possible to win a prize.
The main controller 20A also stores a plurality of types of stop control tables as stop tables to be referred to when the player operates the stop switch 43 to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop switch 43. It is what.
In other words, when the main control device 20A wins one of a plurality of types of winning combinations in the winning / losing lottery, the main control device 20A selects a stop control table corresponding to both the game state and the winning winning combination, and selects the selected stop The rotary reel is stopped with reference to the control table.

The main controller 20A that controls the gaming operation of the slot machine 1 includes a signal input unit and a control signal output unit (not shown) in order to receive and transmit signals.
In the signal input section, as shown in FIG. 7, the medal sensor 8, the single bet switch 44B, the max bet switch 44A, the start switch 45, the stop switch 43, the settlement switch 46, the touch panel device 5, etc. A device that is operated by, and outputs a game signal is electrically connected.
The control signal output unit is electrically connected to devices that actively perform operations related to the game, such as the reel unit 10 and the hopper unit 9 that pays out medals.

As a result, the main controller 20A can control the operation of the reel unit 10 and the hopper unit 9 in accordance with the player's operation and game results.
The sub-control device 20B that controls the rendering operation of the slot machine 1 includes a control signal output unit (not shown) in order to send a control signal to a device to be controlled.
The control signal output unit is electrically connected with a production means 67 (production lamps 4B to 4D and speakers 4F and 6C), a liquid crystal display device 60, and other devices that actively perform a production operation.
As a result, the sub-control device 20B can control the rendering operations of the rendering means 67, the liquid crystal display device 60, etc. in accordance with the player's operation and game results.

More specifically, the main controller 20A is configured such that a medal is inserted into the medal slot 9A, a start switch 45 is operated, a stop switch 43 is operated, a rotating reel is stopped, and Triggered by a player performing a predetermined operation such as having a predetermined pattern when all rotating reels are stopped, or by a player's operation reaching a predetermined game result. A command signal including information corresponding to each of the player and the game result is transmitted to the sub-control device 20B.
Then, when receiving the command signal from the main control device 20A, the sub-control device 20B uses the rendering means 67 and the liquid crystal display device 60 to perform a rendering operation corresponding to the received command signal.

At this time, the main control device 20A includes a game control device 21 that performs control related to the entire game of the slot machine 1 by using the installed software, and a lottery means 22 that performs a lottery for determining whether or not the game is relevant. Reel unit control means 23 for controlling the operation of the rotating reel is provided.
(Game control device 21)
Among these, as shown in FIG. 7, the game control device 21 wins a bonus game or the like, and a normal game control means 21A that controls a game operation in a normal game that is not won in a special game such as a bonus game. And special game control means 21B for controlling the game operation of the special game to be performed.

(Normal game control means 21A)
The normal game control means 21A has a carry-over control function that controls carry-over of the right to establish a special winning flag such as a bonus flag, and a pay-out control function to pay out medals when winning a small role that does not carry over the right to establish a flag. It has.
In the normal game control means 21A, when all the rotations of the three rotating reels are stopped, a plurality of symbols constituting a small combination that is a pre-set winning combination are arranged on the effective line of the reel display window 4A. Then, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the hopper unit 9 by the payout control function. Instead of paying out medals, credits may be increased.

Here, as a winning combination in the game of the slot machine 1 as a whole, when winning a prize, a winning combination corresponding to a small prize winning that accompanies the player with a payout of a medal, and a larger profit than this small prize winning Winners corresponding to special prizes that are awarded to players, and winning that corresponds to `` Replay '' where there is no medal payout but can be played again without newly inserting game medals A role is prepared.
In addition, the winning / losing lottery means 22 has a function of establishing a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination when the winning combination which is the winning / losing lottery is won. This point will be described in detail later.
Further, in the slot machine 1, when a predetermined symbol is displayed when the rotating reel stops, that is, when a predetermined outcome is displayed, a predetermined profit is given to the player from the normal gaming state. It is designed to be in a special gaming state that will be offered.

As the special gaming state, for example, an AT that performs a notification effect for notifying the order of pressing the three stop switches 43, which can be won even if it cannot be pushed, is set.
At this time, if the result of the winning / losing lottery means 22 is a winning corresponding to the special winning, a special winning flag, a so-called bonus flag is established, and the reel unit 10 is provided while the special winning flag is established. The winning combination of the rotating reel stop symbol matches a special winning symbol that is a predetermined combination (for example, three “7” s on the active line). The game of the slot machine 1 is shifted to a special game advantageous to the player.

On the other hand, when the special winning flag is established by the lottery means 22 of the winning / no-win lottery 22, but the combination of the stop symbols of the rotating reels does not match the special winning symbol, the game does not shift to the special game.
In this case, the normal game control means 21A uses the carry-over control function to perform control so as to maintain the special winning flag established state so that the right to establish the special winning flag is carried over to subsequent games. ing. Then, in the game after that, if the player can match the combination of the stopped symbols with the special winning symbol, the right to establish the special winning flag is carried over, so that the game shifts to the special game. .

For example, a winning flag of a specific introduction game (BB game) is carried over to the next game without winning a game in which the winning flag is established.
If the winning flag of the small role is not won in the game in which the winning flag is established, the winning combination is returned to a non-established state, and the right to establish the winning flag is not carried over to the next game.
In addition, the AT shifts from the normal game on condition that a predetermined symbol is displayed when the three rotating reels are stopped in the normal game.
(Special game control means 21B)
The special game control means 21B controls a game operation in a special game different from the normal game.

That is, in the slot machine 1, a specially introduced game (hereinafter referred to as “BB game”) is set as a special game.
Here, the BB game is the largest game in the game of the slot machine 1, and is a special game in which a game with a higher winning probability than a normal game in which a winning combination for paying out medals when winning a prize is won.
Here, the BB game ends when the number of medals paid out to the player reaches a preset maximum number.
(Win / Draw lottery means 22)
The winner / lottery means 22 performs the winner / failor lottery based on the operation of the start switch 45. More specifically, the winner / lottery means 22 determines whether or not to win based on a predetermined lottery probability. Is what you do.

The winning flag is established when the lottery result by the winning / no-win lottery means 22 is won, and the winning combination is made on the condition that the combination of the stopped symbols of the rotating reel matches the predetermined winning symbol while the winning flag is established. Thus, it is set so that the player is given a medal payout or a special game.
As shown in FIG. 7, such a lottery means 22 includes a random number generator 22A for generating random numbers for the lottery and a random number extractor for extracting the random numbers generated by the random number generator 22A under a predetermined condition. 22B, a lottery table storage unit 22C that stores a lottery table to which a winning area is referred in the determination of whether or not, and a determination unit 22D that determines whether or not the lottery table is based on the lottery table stored in the lottery table storage unit 22C. As described above, there is provided flag setting means 22E for establishing a flag when winning.

The random number generating means 22A is for generating random numbers for success / failure lottery within a predetermined numerical area (for example, in the range of 0 to 999 in decimal number).
Random number extraction means 22B takes one of the random numbers generated one after another by random number generation means 22A when a predetermined condition set in advance is achieved, for example, when start switch 45 is operated. Are extracted random numbers, and the extracted random numbers are used as extracted random number data.
The lottery table storage means 22C is a lottery table in which winning areas for determining each winning combination corresponding to each winning combination such as a BB game are assigned to predetermined locations in all random number areas that the random number generating means 22A can take. Is remembered.

As the lottery table, a plurality of types having different lottery probability data, which are the probabilities of winning the winning combinations, are prepared.
The determination unit 22D selects a lottery table having lottery probability data corresponding to each game, and determines whether or not to win based on the selected lottery table and the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extraction unit 22B. The winner will be determined. Specifically, the success / failure determination unit 22D collates the extracted random number data extracted by the random number extraction unit 22B with the determination result data of each winning region in the selected lottery table and extracts the extracted random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 22B. Whether or not the winning combination is determined and the winning combination is determined from the winning area to which the winning / deciding area data matching the data belongs.

In addition, upon completion of the determination of the success / failure and the determination of the winning combination, the determination unit 22D outputs a lottery result signal including the result of the determination of the success / failure and, if winning, a result of the lottery result indicating the winning combination. It has become.
Here, a setting switch (not shown) is provided inside the housing 2 of the slot machine 1 for setting a winning probability for a winning combination in which medals are paid out when winning. And by the difference in the setting value set with this setting switch, the probability of winning the winning combination for the state that is advantageous for the player is different, and by adjusting the setting value set with this setting switch, The medal payout rate (expected payout value / inserted number) can be increased or decreased.

When the setting value of this setting switch is changed, the success / failure determination means 22D replaces the lottery table that has been referred to up to that time with another lottery table with different winning probabilities for each winning combination. The lottery table is used to determine whether or not to win and determine the winning combination.
The flag setting means 22E establishes a flag when winning as a result of the above-mentioned winning / not-winning lottery.
Here, the flag setting means 22E is configured to reset the flag established in each game at the end of the game unless a carry-over command is received from the normal game control means 21A.

In other words, the flag setting means 22E resets the small role flag established in each game at the end of the game, but when the BB game flag is established, it does not reset even when the game ends, When the symbols corresponding to the BB game are aligned on the active line, that is, when the BB game is won, the game is reset.
Note that RT and AT do not correspond to small roles because medals are not paid out to the player at the start, but the flag setting means 22E has an RT flag and an RT flag at the start of RT and AT, respectively. An AT command flag is established, and the RT flag and the AT command flag are reset at the end of RT and at the end of AT, respectively.

Further, the flag setting means 22E sends a flag state signal indicating the state of each flag.
(Reel unit control means 23)
The reel unit control means 23 controls the operation of the rotating reel provided in the reel unit 10.
The reel unit control means 23 includes an activation control means 23A for controlling the rotation reels to start rotation, a rotation angle position determination means 23B for determining the rotation angle position of each rotation reel, and the rotation reels for stopping rotation. Stop control means 23C for performing control is provided.

Among these, the activation control means 23A performs control for starting rotation of each of the three rotary reels.
Specifically, the activation control means 23A stops the rotation of the rotary reel corresponding to the operated stop switch 43 when each of the three stop switches 43 is operated.
Further, the stop control means 23C performs the stop control of the rotating reel based on both the result of the lottery determination and the operation timing of the stop switch 43.
In other words, when any winning flag is established, whether or not the corresponding winning symbol can be aligned on the active line depends on whether the operation timing of the stop switch 43 is appropriate or not when the rotational speed of the rotating reel is constant. It is due to.

Specifically, the stop control means 23C is configured to stop the rotating reel within 190 ms after the operation of the stop switch 43. After the stop switch 43 is operated, the stop switch 43 is operated almost at that time. It is possible to stop not only at the position but also at an arbitrary position within the retractable range on the circumference of the rotating reel that can be stopped within 190 ms.
In other words, when the winning flag is established, the stop control means 23C determines the time until the stop when the corresponding winning symbol is included in the four consecutive drawable symbols from the stop symbol. Control is performed so that the spinning reel is stopped by delaying the winning symbol on the active line.

If the winning symbol corresponding to the established winning flag is not included in the four retractable symbols due to improper operation timing of the stop switch 43, the winning flag is satisfied. However, it is impossible to stop by drawing a winning symbol on the active line.
(Sub-control device 20B)
The sub-control device 20B includes the effect means 67 (the effect lamps 4B to 4D and the speakers 4F and 6C) and the effect control means for controlling the effect means 67 and the liquid crystal display device 60 in order to perform the effect operation on the liquid crystal display device 60. It is equipped with 30.

(Production control means 30)
The effect control means 30 operates the effect means 67 and the liquid crystal display device 60 when the execution is selected as a result of the lottery by the success / failure lottery means 22 provided on the main control device 20A side. It is what you want to do.
The effect control means 30 causes the liquid crystal display device 60 to perform a notification effect according to the lottery result performed by the success / failure lottery means 22 on the main control device 20A side.
Such an effect control means 30 includes an effect selection means 31 for selecting the contents of the effect according to the lottery result of the success / failure lottery means 22 and the like, and a sound source device, and according to the selection contents selected by the effect selection means 31 Voice control means 32 for outputting the sound from the speakers 4F and 6C, lamp blinking control means 33 for blinking the effect lamps 4B to 4D according to the selection contents selected by the effect selection means 31, and control of the liquid crystal display device 60 Displaying the liquid crystal display control means 34 for performing a specific design to be pressed, or the pressing order of the three stop switches 43 on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, resulting in a notice advantageous to the player AT control means 35 for performing an effect is provided.

Among these, the liquid crystal display device control means 34 is based on the present invention, and the liquid crystal display device control means 34 will be described in detail below.
(Liquid crystal display control means 34)
The liquid crystal display device control means 34 touches the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 (strictly, the surface of the transparent plate 52), so that when the player performs a predetermined operation, an image corresponding to the operation is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Control processing such as displaying on the screen of the display device 60 is performed.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, the touch panel device 50 is electrically connected to the input unit of the liquid crystal display device control means 34, and a signal from the touch panel device 50 can be received.

A liquid crystal display device 60 is electrically connected to the output section of the liquid crystal display device control means 34 so that a control signal can be transmitted to the liquid crystal display device 60.
Here, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is provided with an operation area in which an operation by a player's contact is scheduled and a specific area in which an operation by a player's contact is not scheduled.
Among these, a touch target graphic such as a push button is displayed in the operation area, and the player performs a touch operation on the touch target graphic.
On the other hand, in the specific area, a touch target graphic such as a push button is not displayed, and a part where the player does not touch for the purpose of operation is set. For example, a portion of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 that faces the medal insertion unit 9B is set as the specific area.

Here, the specific region is not only a portion facing the medal insertion portion 9B on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 and corresponding to the front shape of the medal insertion portion 9B, but also the liquid crystal display device 60. It is preferable to adopt a part corresponding to the periphery of the medal insertion part 9B on the screen, in other words, a part including a part that cannot be touched without touching the medal insertion part 9B.
At this time, since the optical touch panel device 50 is adopted as the touch panel device, an optical path from the light emitting element to the light receiving element is set in the entire detection area of the touch panel device 50, that is, the entire screen of the liquid crystal display device 60. In order to secure this optical path, it is necessary to install one that is separated from the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the medal insertion portion 9B is provided at a position where a gap α is formed with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, and contact detection is performed in the gap α. Arrangements such as obstructions, such as boxes containing cigarettes, are possible.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the liquid crystal display device control means 34 has a contact time measuring means 61 for measuring the duration of the state in contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 and the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60. The contact area determination means 62 for determining whether the contact is made in the operation area or the specific area, the operation area contact notification means 63 for notifying that the operation area is touched, and the fact that the specific area is touched An image for switching the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 when the contact continues even though the specific region contact notification means 64 for notifying that the contact has continued even if the contact is made Switching means 65 and video driving means 66 for sending image data one after another in order to display an image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 are provided.

Among them, the contact time measuring means 61 measures the duration of time that the touch state of the liquid crystal display device 60 is in contact with the screen when the touch panel device 50 detects contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60. In other words, the contact timing means 61 starts the time counting operation when the touch to the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is made based on the detection signal from the touch panel device 50, When the contact is released, the time counting operation of the duration time is stopped.
The contact timing means 61 is configured to reset the measured time value to an initial value, for example, “0” when receiving a predetermined reset signal.
When the touch panel device 50 detects contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, the contact region determination unit 62 determines whether the contacted region is an operation region or a specific region based on a detection signal from the touch panel device 50. To do.

Specifically, the contact area determination unit 62 specifies the contact position on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 based on the coordinate data included in the detection signal output from the touch panel device 50, and the specified position is an operation. It is determined whether the region is included in the region or the specific region.
The operation area contact notifying unit 63 operates when the time value of the contact timing unit 61 reaches a preset notification value T1, and the contact area determining unit 62 determines that the contacted area is the operation area. This is to notify that the area is touched.
Here, the operation area contact notification means 63 displays a character string “please remove during the touch panel reaction” on a part of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 to notify that the operation area is touched. It has come to be done.

Note that when the notification image is displayed as a kind of game image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 in order to execute AT or the like, the operation region contact notification means 63 is in contact with the operation region. When the notification is started, the notification effect is continuously executed, but a character string “Please remove during touch panel reaction” is displayed on the notification image.
As a result, the notification image cannot be visually recognized on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, and only the character string “please remove during the touch panel reaction” is visible.
When the operation area contact notification means 63 determines that the contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 has been released based on the detection signal from the touch panel device 50, the character string “Please remove during the touch panel reaction.” The image is restored to the original game image.

Here, after the transition from the normal game to the AT, when the touch state on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 continues and the touch panel device 50 cannot detect the next touch, a part of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is displayed. Is covered by the character string “Please remove during touch panel reaction” and the display of the pressing order of the stop switch 7D may be hidden, which may be a disadvantageous situation for the player. However, when the touch on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is released, the original game image is quickly returned, so that the disadvantageous situation for the player is quickly eliminated.
Although not shown in FIG. 8, the operation region contact notification means 63 is electrically connected to the sound control means 32 provided in the same sub-control device 20B. As a result, the operation area contact notification means 63 notifies the user of the fact that the operation area is in contact with the operation area. That is, the operation area contact notification means 63, when notifying the contact to the operation area, via the voice control means 32, a voice announcement “Please remove during the touch panel reaction.” And a relatively gentle chime sound. Are output from the speakers 4F and 6C before a preset contact notification time elapses.

The specific area contact notifying means 64 is specified when the time value of the contact timing means 61 reaches a preset notification value T1 and the contact area determining means 62 determines that the contact area is the specific area. It notifies that it is in contact with the area.
Here, the specific area contact notifying means 64 covers the entire screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 with a character string display “Please remove during the backside reaction” when reporting that the specific area is in contact. It has come to be broken.
In order to execute AT or the like, when the notification image is displayed as a kind of game image on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, the specific region contact notification means 64 is in contact with the specific region. When the notification is started, after the notification effect is stopped, the character string “please remove during the slot opening reaction” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60.

  For this reason, after the transition from the normal game to the AT, when the touch state on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 continues and the touch panel device 50 cannot perform the next touch detection, the entire screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is “ Please remove it during the reaction at the back of the slot. ”The display of the stop switch 7D is completely hidden, and the notification effect itself is also stopped, so the player is the player. Although it is difficult for the player to know the information that is advantageous to him / her, it is very disadvantageous to the player, but if the player releases the touch of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, the original game image is quickly restored. At the same time, the notification effect is resumed, so that the situation unfavorable to the player is quickly resolved.

Although not shown in FIG. 8, the specific area contact notification means 64 is electrically connected to the sound control means 32 provided in the same sub-control device 20B. As a result, the operation area contact notification means 63 notifies the user of the fact that the operation area is in contact with the operation area. That is, the specific area contact notifying means 64, when notifying the contact to the specific area, via the voice control means 32, a voice announcement “Please remove during the back of the inlet” and a relatively gentle chime sound. Are output from the speakers 4F and 6C until a preset contact notification time elapses.
Even if the image switching means 65 notifies that the specific area contact notifying means 64 is in contact with the specific area, the screen of the liquid crystal display apparatus 60 is displayed when the contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display apparatus 60 continues The game image displayed on the screen is switched to the abnormality notification image.

More specifically, the image switching means 65 has reached the preset notification value T1 when the time value of the contact time measuring means 61 is in a state where the contact area determination means 62 determines that the contact area is a specific area. Thereafter, when the contact of the liquid crystal display device 60 with the screen continues and the time value of the contact time measuring means 61 reaches the screen change value T2 set to a value larger than the notification value T1, the liquid crystal display device The image displayed on the screen of 60 is switched from an image for gaming to an abnormality notification image for notifying abnormality.
Here, the image switching means 65 replaces an image in which a character string “Please call a staff member” is displayed as an abnormality notification image to be displayed when an abnormality is notified with a liquid crystal display device 60 instead of a game image. It is designed to be displayed on the entire screen.

The numerical value of the screen change value T2 is a sufficiently large value so that the player can secure a sufficient time to release the contact with the specific area after it is notified that the specific area is in contact. Is set to
For this reason, after the transition from the normal game to the AT, when an abnormality notification image (an image on which a character string “Please call an attendant”) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, the liquid crystal display device 60 The entire screen of is covered with a character string display of “Please call a clerk”, the display of the stop switch 7D pressing order is completely hidden, and the notification production itself is also stopped, so the player is the player For example, it is not possible to know information that is advantageous to the player, and for example, it is impossible to know a trigger or method for switching to a game mode in which more medals can be obtained, which is a disadvantageous situation for the player. This situation is not canceled until a staff member is called and a predetermined reset operation is performed.

Although not shown in FIG. 8, the specific area contact notification means 64 is electrically connected to the sound control means 32 provided in the same sub-control device 20B. As a result, when the specific area contact notification means 64 notifies that it is in contact with the specific area, the speaker 4F, 6C repeats a voice announcement “Please call a staff member” and a relatively murky buzzer sound. Output. These voice announcements and buzzer sounds continue until a reset operation is performed by a staff member.
(Touch panel operation control processing)
Next, touch panel operation control processing by the liquid crystal display device control unit 34 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the touch panel operation control process by the liquid crystal display device control means 34, first, in step S1100, it is determined whether or not an effect is being executed at that time.
If it is not determined in this step S1100 that the performance is being executed, the process jumps to step S4100 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1100 that the performance is being executed, the process proceeds to the next step S1200.
In step S1200, it is determined whether or not there is a touch on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60. In other words, in step S1200, it is determined whether or not there is contact detection by touch panel device 50 at that time.

If it is not determined in step S1200 that there is contact detection, the touch panel operation control process by the liquid crystal display device control unit 34 is terminated by this step S1200. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1200 that there is contact detection, the process proceeds to the next step S1300.
In step S1300, a timer (t) timing start process is performed in which a timer (t) provided in the contact timing means 61 starts timing. When the timer (t) timing start process starts the timer (t) timing start process, the process proceeds to the next step S1400.
In step S1400, it is determined whether contact with the screen of liquid crystal display device 60 detected in step S1200 has been released.

If it is not determined in step S1400 that the contact has been released, the process jumps to step S5200. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S1400 that the contact has been released, the process proceeds to the next step S1500.
In step S1500, it is determined whether or not the time value t of the timer (t) provided in the contact time measuring means 61 has reached the notification value T1. If it is not determined in step S1400 that the measured time t has reached the notification value T1, the process returns to step S1400. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1500 that the time count t has reached the notification value T1, the process proceeds to the next step S1600.
In step S1600, it is determined whether or not the contact point on the screen of liquid crystal display device 60 detected in step S1200 is a specific area. In short, in step S1600, it is determined whether or not the contact detected in step S1200 is a specific area. If it is determined in step S1600 that the contact is a specific area, the process jumps to step S3100 in FIG.

On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S1600 that the contact is a specific area, the process proceeds to next step S2100.
In step S2100, an operation region contact error process is performed in response to the establishment of the condition that the time measured value t reaches the notification value T1 and that the contact is made in the operation region.
Specifically, in step S2100, a contact error flag indicating an operation region contact error is established, and an operation region that emits a voice announcement “Please remove during touch panel reaction” and a relatively gentle chime sound. When the contact error process is performed and the operation area contact error process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S2200.

In step S2200, an error notification display process by the operation area contact notification means 63 is performed. Specifically, in step S2200, display of an error notification display image in which a character string “Please remove during touch panel reaction” is displayed on a part of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is started. When the display of the error notification display image is started, the process proceeds to the next step S2300.
In step S2300, it is determined whether contact with the screen of liquid crystal display device 60 detected in step S1200 has been released.
If it is not determined in step S2300 that the contact has been released, the process returns to step S2300 again, and a standby process for waiting until the contact is released is performed. If it is determined in step S2300 that the contact has been released, the process proceeds to the next step S5100.

In step S5100, an error notification display cancellation process for canceling the operation area contact error is performed. More specifically, in step S5100, the contact error flag indicating the operation area contact error is reset and the error notification display image with the character string “Please remove during touch panel reaction” is canceled. Then, an error notification display cancellation process is performed to return the original game image to a visible state. When the error notification display cancellation process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S5200.
In step S5200, the timer (t) timing completion processing for stopping the timing operation by the timer (t) of the contact timing means 61 activated in step S1300 and resetting the timing value t of the timer (t) is performed. When the timer (t) timing completion process is completed, the touch panel operation control process ends.

Next, the subsequent processing when jumping from step S1600 to step S3100 in FIG. 10 will be described.
That is, in step S3100, a contact error flag indicating a specific area contact error is established, and a specific area contact error process for generating a voice announcement “Please remove during back-door reaction” and a relatively gentle chime sound. When the specific area contact error process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S3200.
In step S3200, an error notification display process by specific area contact notification means 64 is performed. More specifically, in step S3200, in response to the establishment of the condition that the measured value t has reached the notification value T1 and that contact has been made in a specific area, the entire screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is displayed “ The error notification display image on which the character string “Please remove during reaction” is started. When the display of the error notification display image is started, the process proceeds to the next step S3300.

In step S3300, it is determined whether or not any performance is scheduled to be executed after that time, in other words, whether or not there is a performance execution schedule.
If it is not determined in step S3300 that the production is scheduled to be performed, the next step S3400 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S3500.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3300 that the production is scheduled to be performed, the process proceeds to the next step S3400.
In step S3400, effect stop processing is performed to stop the start of the scheduled effect. Specifically, in step S3400, processing for establishing an effect prohibition flag for prohibiting the start of the effect is performed. While the effect prohibition flag is established, the effect cannot be started, and after the effect prohibition flag is canceled, the planned effect can be started. When such an effect cancellation process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S3500.

In step S3500, it is determined whether contact with the screen of liquid crystal display device 60 detected in step S1200 has been released.
If it is determined in step S3500 that the contact has been released, the process jumps to step S5100 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3500 that the contact has been released, the process proceeds to the next step S3600.
In step S3600, it is determined whether or not the time value t of the timer (t) provided in the contact time measuring means 61 has reached the screen change value T2.
If it is not determined in step S3600 that the time t has reached the screen change value T2, the process returns to step S3500.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3600 that the measured time t has reached the screen change value T2, the process proceeds to the next step S3700.
In step S3700, an abnormality notification display process is performed in response to the establishment of the condition that the time measurement value t reaches the screen change value T2 and that the contact is made in the specific area.
More specifically, in step S3700, an abnormality flag indicating a specific area contact abnormality is established, a voice announcement “Please call a clerk”, a process of generating a relatively fuzzy buzzer sound, and a liquid crystal display device The process of displaying an abnormality notification display image in which a character string “Please call a staff member” is displayed on the entire screen of 60 is started. If such an abnormality notification display process is started, the process proceeds to the next step S3800.

In step S3800, it is determined whether a predetermined reset operation by the attendant has been completed.
If it is not determined in step S3800 that the reset operation has been completed, the process returns to step S3800 again, and standby processing for waiting until the reset operation is completed is performed. If it is determined in step S3800 that the reset operation has been completed, the process jumps to step S5200 in FIG.
Subsequently, the subsequent processing when jumping from step S1100 to step S4100 in FIG. 11 will be described.
That is, in step S4100, it is determined whether or not there is a touch on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60. In other words, in step S4100, it is determined whether or not there is contact detection by touch panel device 50 at that time.

If it is not determined in step S4100 that there is contact detection, the touch panel operation control process by the liquid crystal display device control unit 34 is ended by this step S4100. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4100 that there is contact detection, the process proceeds to the next step S4200.
In step S4200, it is determined whether or not the contact point on the screen of liquid crystal display device 60 detected in step S4100 is a specific area. In short, in step S4200, it is determined whether or not the contact detected in step S1200 is a specific area. If it is determined in step S4200 that the contact is a specific area, the process jumps to step S1300 in FIG.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4200 that the contact is not a specific area, in other words, if the contact is an operation area, the process proceeds to the next step S4300.

In step S4300, a touch operation corresponding effect process is performed in which an effect operation corresponding to the touch target graphic touched by the player among the touch target graphics such as push buttons displayed in the operation area on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is performed. . When this contact operation corresponding effect process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S4400.
In step S4400, it is determined whether or not the touch on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 detected in step S4100 is maintained as it is even after the contact operation corresponding effect process is completed.
If it is determined in step S4400 that the contact is maintained, the process jumps to step S1300 in FIG.

On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S4400 that the contact is maintained as it is, the touch panel operation control process by the liquid crystal display device control means 34 is ended by this step S4400. Jump to step S1300 in FIG.
According to the first embodiment as described above, the following effects can be obtained.
That is, the contact timing means 61 for measuring the duration of the contact state with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, and the contact for determining whether the contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is in the operation region or the specific region An operation for notifying that the operation area is touched when the time t of the area determination means 62 and the contact time measurement means 61 reaches the notification value T1 and is determined to be a contact with the operation area. Since the area contact notification means 63 is provided and the player touches the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, and this contact state continues as it is, the operation area contact notification means 63 notifies the player to that effect. The player can be prompted to release the contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, so that if the player releases the contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, the touch panel device 50 The next contact can be detected promptly. Therefore, the state where the operation of the touch panel device 50 does not work due to the continued contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 does not cause the player to think that it is a failure, and calls the attendant unnecessarily. Can be eliminated.

  In addition, the specific area contact notification means for notifying that the contact is in the specific area when the measured value t of the contact time measuring means 61 reaches the notification value T1 and is determined to be in contact with the specific area. 64 is provided, and if the accessory owned by the player touches the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 and this contact state continues as it is, the specific area contact notification means 64 notifies the player to that effect. The player can be encouraged to move small items to release the contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, thereby moving the small items and releasing the contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60. If this is the case, the touch panel device 50 can quickly perform the next contact detection, and accordingly, the touch panel device 50 cannot be operated due to the presence of small objects in contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60. , Assuming that the player is out of order It does not have, also from this point, it is possible to eliminate that call to eliminate the need for an attendant.

For this reason, even if the operation is performed with the touch panel device 50, the number of unnecessary calls by the staff does not increase, and the slot machine 1 for waiting for the arrival of the staff does not occur, so the slot machine does not occur. Accordingly, the reduction in the operation time of the slot machine 1 can be prevented, and the risk of a decrease in the operation rate of the slot machine 1 can be eliminated.
Here, when the player covers the medal insertion unit 9B with his / her hand, the medal insertion unit 9B is arranged in the vicinity of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 so that the hand touches a specific area of the liquid crystal display device 60. If the player continues to cover the medal insertion unit 9B with his / her hand, the specific area contact notification means 64 will notify the player to that effect even in this action, so that the player releases his hand from the medal insertion unit 9B. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the act of continuously covering the medal insertion part 9B with the hand.

  Furthermore, even if the specific area contact notification means 64 notifies that the specific area is in contact, the touch on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 continues to be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display apparatus 60. Since the image switching means 65 for switching the game image to the abnormality notification image is provided, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is displayed by the image switching means 65 if the contact state is left as it is after the screen contact of an accessory or the like is notified. The game image displayed on the screen is switched to an abnormality notification image, and an image with a character string “Please call a staff member” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 as an abnormality notification image. By displaying the abnormality notification image, the player can be made aware that the slot machine 1 shifts to an abnormal state if the contact state is left unattended.

Although the abnormal state of the slot machine 1 is not due to a failure of the slot machine 1, the abnormal state of the slot machine 1 is not restored unless a predetermined reset operation is performed by the hand of a game hall attendant. Since the display of the anomaly notification image does not return to the original game screen, it is troublesome for the player to call the clerk, so the player does not leave the contact state of small items etc. It is possible to prevent the liquid crystal display device 60 from being left standing between the screen and the medal insertion unit 6B.
In the above, the main control device 20A has errors such as a medal clogging in which medals inserted by the player are jammed in the middle, or a medal payout operation failure in which the number of medals to be paid out by the hopper unit 9 differs from the number of medals paid out. In addition to detecting these errors, the game operation itself of the slot machine 1 is stopped so that the game cannot be completely performed when the error is detected, and the game is resumed unless a reset operation is performed by the attendant of the game hall. I can't do it.

  On the other hand, the sub-control device 20B detects an error in the vicinity of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 based on a signal from the touch panel device 50, and makes it difficult to visually recognize the notification content displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, or Making it invisible, in other words, the effect of the effect by the liquid crystal display device 60 is impaired, but the game operation itself is not stopped. For this reason, when the sub-control device 20B detects an error, the main control device 20A proceeds with the game operation as it is even if the notification content displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is invisible to the player. The bet buttons 44A and 44B, the start switch 45, and the stop switch 43 can be operated, and when these switch operations are performed, the operation of the rotating reel is appropriately controlled in accordance with the operations. ing.

Further, even after the specific area contact notification means 64 notifies the contact to the screen, if the player continues to cover the medal insertion part 9B with his hand, the slot machine 1 shifts to an abnormal state even in this action, Since the act of continuously covering the medal insertion part 9B with a hand is a factor that calls an attendant, the player is troublesome to call the attendant, so the act of continuing to cover the medal insertion part 9B with the hand is not performed, from this point However, it is possible to prevent the act of covering the medal insertion part 9B with a hand.
Further, since the medal insertion portion 9B is provided at a position where a gap α is formed between the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 and the medal insertion portion 6B and the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60, an object is disposed in the gap α. Even if it is possible, since the portion facing the medal insertion portion 9B on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is set as the specific area, if the player covers the medal insertion portion 9B with his hand, the screen on the liquid crystal display device 60 When the hand comes into contact with the specific area and the player performs an action of continuously covering the medal insertion part 9B with the hand, the slot machine 1 also shifts to an abnormal state by this action.

Therefore, since the act of continuously covering the medal insertion part 9B with the hand is a factor calling the clerk, the player is troublesome to call the clerk, so the act of continuing to cover the medal insertion part 9B with the hand is not performed. Thus, the act of covering the medal insertion part 9B with the hand can be prevented in advance.
Further, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is displayed after the time measured value t of the contact time measuring means 61 reaches a preset notification value T1 in a state where the contacted area determining means 62 determines that the contacted area is a specific area. When the contact with the time continues and the time t of the contact time measuring means 61 reaches the screen change value T2 set to a value larger than the notification value T1, the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is displayed. Is provided with an image switching means 65 for switching from a gaming image to an abnormality notification image for notifying abnormality, and the contact with the specific area is released after it is notified that the specific area is in contact. Since the screen change value T2 is set so that the player can secure a sufficient amount of time, the contact notification to the specific area allows the player to cancel the contact before switching to the abnormality notification image. By the abnormal notification image Switching to frequently occurs, it is no longer.

Therefore, after informing that the user is in contact with the specific area, if the contact with the specific area is continued, switching to the abnormality notification image may be performed. Even if the transition is made, the attendant of the game hall is not frequently called, and excessive calling of the attendant can be prevented beforehand.
[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 12 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.
In the following description, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same devices and parts as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, after the time value t in the first embodiment reaches the notification value T1, and further reaches the screen change value T2, the image switching means 65 is switched to the abnormality notification image. The time value t is the notification value T1. The image switching means 65A for switching to the abnormality notification image when a medal bet is placed after reaching.
That is, as shown in FIG. 12, a single bet switch 44B and a max bet switch 44A are electrically connected to the image switching means 65A via the main controller 20A. As a result, the image switching means 65A can detect that a medal has been inserted, more precisely, that a medal has been bet.

Such an image switching means 65A notifies that the specific area contact notifying means 64 is in contact with the specific area, and then continues to touch the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 and returns to the screen of the liquid crystal display apparatus. If a medal bet is placed in a state where the contact is continued, the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is switched from an image for gaming to an abnormality notification image for notifying abnormality. Yes.
Next, specific area contact notification processing by the specific area contact notification means 64 and the image switching means 65A according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, since processes other than the specific area contact notification process in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

In the specific area contact notification process according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, first, in step S3100, a contact error flag indicating a specific area contact error is established, and “please remove during the inlet back reaction. ”And a specific area contact error process that emits a relatively gentle chime sound, and when this specific area contact error process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S3200.
In step S3200, an error notification display process by specific area contact notification means 64 is performed. More specifically, in step S3200, in response to the satisfaction of the condition that the measured value t has reached the notification value T1 and that contact has been made in a specific area, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 displays “reception slot back reaction”. The error notification display image on which the character string “Please remove is removed” is started. When the display of the error notification display image is started, the process proceeds to the next step S3300.

In step S3300, it is determined whether or not any performance is scheduled to be executed after that time, in other words, whether or not there is a performance execution schedule.
If it is not determined in step S3300 that the production is scheduled to be performed, the next step S3400 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S3500.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3300 that the production is scheduled to be performed, the process proceeds to the next step S3400.
In step S3400, effect stop processing is performed to stop the start of the scheduled effect. Specifically, in step S3400, processing for establishing an effect prohibition flag for prohibiting the start of the effect is performed. While the effect prohibition flag is established, the effect cannot be started, and after the effect prohibition flag is canceled, the planned effect can be started. When such an effect cancellation process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S3500.

In step S3500, it is determined whether contact with the screen of liquid crystal display device 60 detected in step S1200 has been released.
If it is determined in step S3500 that the contact has been released, the process jumps to step S5100 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3500 that the contact has been released, the process proceeds to the next step S3600.
In step S3600, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted, more precisely, whether or not a medal has been bet. More specifically, in step S3600, it is determined whether or not at least one of the single bet switch 44B and the max bet switch 44A has been operated.

If it is not determined in step S3600 that a medal has been inserted, the process returns to step S3500.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3600 that a medal has been inserted, the process proceeds to the next step S3700.
In step S3700, an abnormality notification display process is performed in response to the establishment of the condition that the time measurement value t reaches the screen change value T2 and that the contact is made in the specific area.
More specifically, in step S3700, an abnormality flag indicating a specific area contact abnormality is established, a voice announcement “Please call a clerk”, a process of generating a relatively fuzzy buzzer sound, and a liquid crystal display device The process of displaying an abnormality notification display image in which a character string “Please call a staff member” is displayed on the screen of 60 is started. If such an abnormality notification display process is started, the process proceeds to the next step S3800.

In step S3800, it is determined whether a predetermined reset operation by the attendant has been completed.
If it is not determined in step S3800 that the reset operation has been completed, the process returns to step S3800 again, and standby processing for waiting until the reset operation is completed is performed. If it is determined in step S3800 that the reset operation has been completed, the process jumps to step S5200 in FIG.
According to the second embodiment as described above, the same actions and effects as those of the first embodiment can be achieved, and the following effects can be achieved.
That is, after the specific area contact notification means 64 notifies that the specific area is in contact, if the bet on the medal is made while the contact with the screen of the liquid crystal display apparatus 60 continues, the liquid crystal display apparatus 60 Since the image switching means 65A for switching the image displayed on the screen to the abnormality notification image for notifying abnormality from the game image is provided, even if it is notified that the image is in contact with the specific area, If the bet is not made, the player is not switched to the abnormality notification image, and the player can release the contact to the specific area with a margin, and therefore, switching to the abnormality notification image frequently occurs. Nothing will happen.

Thereby, after notifying that the specific area is touched, even when switching to the abnormality notification image is performed when the contact to the specific area is continued, in other words, the state of the slot machine 1 Even if the state shifts to an abnormal state, the attendant of the game hall is not frequently called, and excessive calling of the attendant can be prevented beforehand.
[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 14 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.
In the following description, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same devices and parts as those in the first and second embodiments, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

In the third embodiment, the image switching means 65 for switching to an abnormality notification image for notifying abnormality in the first embodiment is replaced with an unauthorized notification means 68 for switching to an unauthorized notification image for notifying an unauthorized act.
That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the medal sensor 8 is electrically connected to the fraud notification means 68 via the main controller 20A. Thereby, the fraud notification means 68 can count the number of medals continuously inserted into the medal insertion slot 9A.
When the specific area contact notification means 64 notifies the fraud notification means 68 that the specific area contact notification means 64 is in contact with the specific area, the number of consecutively inserted medals counted by the medal sensor 8 as the medal counting means is a predetermined number K. If it exceeds, the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is switched from the gaming image to a fraud notification image for notifying fraud.

The predetermined number K serving as a reference for switching to the fraud notification image is a value larger than the maximum number L of medals that can be arranged in the medal groove 9C formed in the medal insertion portion 9B, and for example, L + 1 is adopted. can do.
The contact timing means 61 is provided with a fraud detection timer (τ) in addition to the timer (t) described above.
Subsequently, the fraud detection process by the fraud notification unit 68 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, since processes other than the fraud detection process in the third embodiment are the same as those in the first and second embodiments, description thereof is omitted.

In the fraud detection process in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, first, in step S6100, a reset process of the contact non-detection process count n, that is, a process of returning the contact non-detection process count n to “0”. And the reset processing of the fraud detection timer (τ) provided in the contact timing means 61, that is, the processing of returning the measured value τ to “0”, and when these reset processing is completed, Proceed to step S6200.
In step S6200, it is determined whether or not there is a touch on the screen of liquid crystal display device 60. In other words, in step S6200, it is determined whether or not there is contact detection by touch panel device 50 at that time.

If it is not determined in step S6200 that there is contact detection, the process proceeds to step S7100 to start the contact non-detection process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6200 that there is contact detection, the process proceeds to the next step S6300.
In step S6300, a fraud detection timer (τ) timing start process is performed in which the fraud detection timer (τ) provided in the contact timing means 61 starts timing. If the clocking operation of the fraud detection timer (τ) is started by the fraud detection timer (τ) timing start processing, the process proceeds to the next step S6400.
In step S6400, it is determined whether or not there is a medal insertion signal from the medal sensor 8, in other words, it is determined whether or not a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 9A.

If it is not determined in step S6400 that there is a medal insertion signal, the process jumps to step S8400. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6400 that there is a medal insertion signal, the process proceeds to the next step S6500.
In step S6500, it is determined whether or not the contact state detected in step S6200 continues.
If it is not determined in step S6500 that the contact state continues, the process jumps to step S8400. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6500 that the contact state still continues, the process proceeds to the next step S6600.

In step S6600, whether or not the number of medals inserted into the medal slot 9A has exceeded the predetermined number, in other words, the number of medals inserted into the medal slot 9A can be arranged in the medal slot 9C. It is determined whether or not it is larger than the maximum number of medals.
If it is not determined in step S6600 that the number of continuously inserted medals exceeds the predetermined number, the process jumps to step S8400. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6600 that the number of continuously inserted medals exceeds the predetermined number, the process proceeds to the next step S6700.
In step S6700, whether or not the time value τ of the fraud detection timer (τ) provided in the contact timing means 61 has reached the fraud detection time T3, in other words, when the number of consecutively inserted medals reaches a predetermined number. It is determined whether the fraud detection time T3 has elapsed.

Here, the fraud detection time T3 is set to be shorter than the time for using the medal groove 9C to insert the maximum number of medals that can be arranged in the medal groove 9C into the medal slot 9A.
If it is determined in step S6700 that the timed value τ has reached the fraud detection time T3, the process returns to step S6100. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S6700 that the timed value τ has reached the fraud detection time T3, the process proceeds to the next step S8100.
In step S8100, a fraud flag indicating the fraud detection is established, and a fraud notification process for starting a voice announcement “Please call a staff member” and a relatively fuzzy buzzer sound is started. After starting the fraud notification process, the process proceeds to the next step S8200.

In step S8200, a fraud notification display process for displaying a fraud notification image in which a character string “Please call a staff member” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is started. When such fraud notification display processing is started, the process proceeds to the next step S8300.
In step S8300, it is determined whether a predetermined reset operation by the attendant has been completed.
If it is not determined in step S8300 that the reset operation has been completed, the process returns to step S8300 again, and standby processing for waiting until the reset operation is completed is performed. If it is determined in step S8300 that the reset operation has been completed, the process proceeds to next step S8400.
In step S8400, the fraud detection timer that stops the time counting operation by the fraud detection timer (τ) of the contact timing means 61 started in step S6300 or step S7200 described later and resets the time count τ of the fraud detection timer (τ). When (τ) timing completion processing is performed and this fraud detection timer (τ) timing completion processing is completed, the fraud detection processing ends.

Subsequently, the subsequent contact non-detection process when jumping from step S6200 to step S7100 will be described.
That is, in step S7100, a fraud detection timer (τ) timing start process is performed in which the fraud detection timer (τ) provided in the contact timing means 61 starts timing. If the clocking operation of the fraud detection timer (τ) is started by the fraud detection timer (τ) timing start process, the process proceeds to the next step S7200.
In step S7200, it is determined whether or not there is a medal insertion signal from the medal sensor 8, in other words, it is determined whether or not a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 9A.

If it is not determined in step S7200 that there is a medal insertion signal, the process returns to step S6200. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7200 that there is a medal insertion signal, the process proceeds to the next step S7300.
In step S7300, an increment process of the contact non-detection process count n, that is, a process of adding “1” to the contact non-detection process count n is performed, and when this increment process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S7400.
In step S7400, it is determined whether or not the contact non-detection processing count n has reached a predetermined value M1. The predetermined value M1 is set to a value approximately equal to the maximum number of medals that can be arranged in the medal groove 9C.

If it is not determined in step S7400 that the contact non-detection processing count n has reached the predetermined value M1, the process returns to step S6200. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7400 that the number n of contact contact non-detection processes has reached the predetermined value M1, the process proceeds to the next step S7500.
In step S7500, whether or not the time value τ of the fraud detection timer (τ) provided in the contact timing means 61 has reached the fraud detection time T3, in other words, when the number of consecutively inserted medals reaches a predetermined number. It is determined whether the fraud detection time T3 has elapsed.
If it is determined in step S7500 that the timed value τ has reached the fraud detection time T3, the process returns to step S6100. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step S7500 that the time count τ has reached the fraud detection time T3, the process proceeds to step S8100.

In the above, when the number of consecutive medals exceeds a predetermined number before reaching the fraud detection time T3, it is considered that the “clemple goto” tool is used while covering the medal insertion part 9B with hands. Therefore, fraud notification display processing and the like are performed.
Also, if the contact non-detection processing count n reaches the predetermined value M1 before reaching the fraud detection time T3, it is considered that the “clemple goto” instrument is used with the medal insertion part 9B exposed. Therefore, fraud notification display processing and the like are performed as in the case where the number of medals continuously inserted exceeds a predetermined number.
According to the third embodiment as described above, the same actions and effects as those of the first and second embodiments can be achieved, and the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, after the fraud detection timer (τ) starts counting time and the specific area contact notification means 64 notifies that the specific area is in contact, the time value τ of the fraud detection timer (τ) is calculated as the fraud detection time T3. If the number of medals counted by the medal sensor 8 exceeds a predetermined number before reaching the game, the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60 is displayed as a fraud notification image for notifying fraud from the game image. Since the illegal notification means 68 for switching to is provided, if the medal sensor 8 is used to count the number of medals that cannot be inserted even if the medal groove 9C is used, using the “Kureman Goto” tool, When the specific area contact notification means 64 notifies the contact to the specific area, the fraud notification means 68 detects that the illegal action has been performed, and in order to notify this fraudulent action, "Please call an attendant." " Fraud notification image that string labeled to be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 60.

When this fraudulent notification image with the text “Please call a clerk” is displayed, other players who are playing in the surrounding area and the attending clerk notice at a glance. A fraudster who uses a “full goto” device is forced to stop the “crete goth”, thereby minimizing the damage caused by the “crete goth”.
Further, regardless of whether or not the touch panel device 50 detects contact with a specific area, if the number of consecutive medals exceeds a predetermined number before reaching the panel fraud detection time T3, fraud notification display processing, etc. Therefore, if the player does not properly insert the medal into the medal slot 9A by hand, this can be displayed, and conversely, the player can properly insert the medal by hand. Automatic determination of whether or not the medal slot 9A is inserted can be realized.

Similarly, when the contact non-detection processing count n reaches the predetermined value M1 before reaching the fraud detection time T3, the player does not properly insert the medal into the medal slot 9A by hand. Since it is thought that a remote-operated “Kuremangoto” device that can be operated with the insertion portion 9B exposed is used, a fraudulent notification display is displayed in the same manner as when the number of consecutive medals exceeds the predetermined number. Processing is performed.
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said 1st-3rd embodiment, The deformation | transformation in the range which can achieve the objective of this invention, improvement, etc. are included.
For example, in the first embodiment, the condition for executing the abnormality notification display process for performing the display for notifying the abnormality “Please call an attendant” is defined as the elapse of a predetermined time. "Please call me." The condition for executing the abnormality notification display process for performing the display to notify the abnormality "The medal is inserted", but the abnormality notification to perform the display to notify the abnormality "Please call the clerk." The condition for executing the display process is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 16, it may be a condition that either one of the medal insertion and the elapse of a predetermined time has occurred.

Further, the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device using a liquid crystal panel, but may be a display device using an organic EL element or a plasma display. The specific structure and display format of the display device are appropriately selected for implementation. be able to.
Furthermore, the touch panel device is not limited to an optical device combining a light emitting element and a light receiving element, but a surface acoustic wave type touch panel device that detects a contact position with an elastic wave propagating along the panel surface, or a dielectric. An electrostatic capacitance type touch panel device that detects a contact position by a change in electrostatic capacitance that changes due to the contact of the touch panel device may be used, and a specific structure and detection type of the touch panel device can be selected as appropriate in implementation.

1 slot machine
8 Mesal sensor as medal counting means
9A medal slot
9B medal insertion part
9C medal groove
20 Control unit
50 Touch panel device
60 Liquid crystal display device as a display device
61 Contact timing
62 Contact area judgment means
63 Operation area contact notification means
64 Specific area contact notification means
65,65A Image switching means
68 Fraud reporting means

Claims (5)

A display device in which various images can be displayed on the screen, a touch panel device that detects that the screen of the display device has been touched and the touched position, and control of the display device according to the detection result of the touch panel device A slot machine that is configured to be displayed on the screen of the display device during a game. There,
The screen of the display device is provided with an operation area where an operation by a player's contact is scheduled and a specific area where an operation by a player's contact is not scheduled,
In the control device,
When the touch panel device detects contact with the screen of the display device, contact timing means for measuring the duration of the state of contact with the screen of the display device; and
When the touch panel device detects contact with the screen of the display device, a contact region determination unit that determines whether the contacted region is an operation region or a specific region based on the detection signal of the touch panel device;
When the time value of the contact time measuring means reaches a preset notification value, and the contact area determination means determines that the contacted area is the operation area, it notifies that the operation area is in contact. An operation area contact notification means for performing,
When the time value of the contact timing means reaches a preset notification value, and the contact area determination means determines that the contacted area is a specific area, it notifies that the specific area is in contact. Specific area contact notifying means for performing,
The game image displayed on the screen of the display device when the contact to the screen of the display device continues even though the specific region contact notification means notifies that the specific region is in contact Image switching means for switching to an abnormality notification image;
A slot machine characterized by that. A medal insertion portion having a medal insertion slot into which a medal is inserted is provided at a position where a gap is formed between the medal insertion portion and the screen of the display device. The arrangement of things is possible,
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a part of the screen of the display device that faces the medal insertion part is a specific area.   The image switching means is a state in which the time value of the contact time measuring means reaches a preset notification value in a state where the area touched by the contact area determining means is determined to be a specific area. When the contact with the screen continues and the time value of the contact time measuring means reaches the screen change value set to a value larger than the notification value, the image displayed on the screen of the display device is 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot image is switched from an image for use to an abnormality notification image for notifying abnormality.   The image switching means, after notifying that the specific area contact notification means is in contact with the specific area, continues to contact the screen of the display device, and continues to contact the screen of the display device When a medal bet is placed in a state of being played, the image displayed on the screen of the display device is switched from an image for gaming to an abnormality notification image for notifying abnormality. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2. The medal slot into which medals are inserted, the medal groove formed in front of the medal slot and in which a predetermined number or less of medals can be arranged, and the number of medals inserted into the medal slot are counted. The medal counting means, a display device that can display various images on the screen, a touch panel device that detects that the screen of the display device is touched and the position of the touch, and a detection result of the touch panel device And a control device formed so as to be able to control the display device, and configured so that a game image to be shown to a player who is playing a game is displayed on the screen of the display device during the game. A slot machine,
The screen of the display device is provided with an operation area where an operation by a player's contact is scheduled and a specific area where an operation by a player's contact is not scheduled,
In the control device,
When the touch panel device detects contact with the screen of the display device, contact timing means for measuring the duration of the state of contact with the screen of the display device; and
When the touch panel device detects contact with the screen of the display device, a contact region determination unit that determines whether the contacted region is an operation region or a specific region based on the detection signal of the touch panel device;
When the time value of the contact time measuring means reaches a preset notification value, and the contact area determination means determines that the contacted area is the operation area, it notifies that the operation area is in contact. An operation area contact notification means for performing,
When the time value of the contact timing means reaches a preset notification value, and the contact area determination means determines that the contacted area is a specific area, it notifies that the specific area is in contact. Specific area contact notifying means for performing,
When the specific area contact notification means notifies that the specific area is in contact, if the number of medals counted by the medal counting means exceeds a predetermined number, it is displayed on the screen of the display device. Fraud notification means for switching an image from a gaming image to a fraud notification image for notifying fraud;
A slot machine characterized by that.

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