JP2015077493A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing a fraudulent action by easily discovering the fraudulent action.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: monitoring means for monitoring an open/closed state of a door part that is provided in a main body so as to be freely opened/closed; and first report means and second report means capable of reporting the open state of the door part on the basis of a result of monitoring by the monitoring means. When the monitoring result indicates the open state of the door part, the first report means and the second report means are capable of start the report, and the first report means continues the report until at least a predetermined time elapses from the start of the report. When the monitoring result indicates the closed state of the door part after a lapse of the predetermined time, the first report means ends the report even if the monitoring result within the predetermined time is changed from the closed state of the door part to the open state of the door part. When the monitoring result after the lapse of the predetermined time indicates the open state of the door part, the first report means continues the report until the monitoring result indicates the closed state of the door part.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a spinning machine (slot machine) and a ball game machine (pachinko machine).

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a gaming machine such as a slot machine has been configured to determine whether a game medium (coin or the like) used for a game is normal by determining, for example, the time between sensors. When the determination result is not normal, it is common to determine that it is an error and disable the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-125488 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an error state can be canceled by performing an error canceling operation such as a reset switch when an error occurs.

  However, in such a gaming machine, there is a concern that if an illegal act is performed, the error is immediately canceled even if an error occurs and the trace of such an illegal act is canceled. In such a case, there has been a problem in that it is easy to repeatedly execute fraud.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and it is intended to provide a gaming machine that can prevent fraud by making it easy to find fraud. Is.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a control unit that performs control related to a game, a main body in which at least the control unit is disposed, a door unit that is provided to be openable and closable in the main body, and a monitor that monitors an open / closed state of the door unit And a notifying means capable of notifying that the door portion is in an open state based on a monitoring result by the monitoring means, wherein the notifying means is a first notifying means. And a second informing means different from the first informing means, wherein the first informing means and the second informing means are provided when the monitoring result is an open state of the door portion. The notification can be started, and the first notification means continues the notification until at least a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the notification. The monitoring result when the predetermined time has elapsed. Is closed, even if the monitoring result within the predetermined time is changed from the closed state of the door to the open state of the door, the notification is terminated and the predetermined time is reached. If the monitoring result when the door has elapsed is the open state of the door portion, the game table is characterized in that the notification is continued until the monitoring result is in the closed state of the door portion. .

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain an excellent effect that fraud can be prevented in advance by facilitating discovery of fraud.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the state which open | released the front door of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a sub-control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. (A) It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel planarly. (B) The type of winning combination (including the operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram showing configurations of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention and an information collection device connected to the slot machine. FIG. 6 shows an internal circuit configuration of an external concentration terminal plate of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. (A), (b), (d) is a perspective view of the medal selector shown in different directions in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. (C) It is sectional drawing which expands and shows the sensor unit of a medal selector. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a main part of the slot machine shown in FIG. (B) It is a principal part enlarged view which expands and shows a door relay board | substrate. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of (a) medal payout apparatus in the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (B) It is a cross-sectional perspective view in which a part of the medal payout device is omitted. FIG. 6 is a top view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which a part of the main disk and the sub disk of the payout device main body of the medal payout device is broken away. (B) It is the side view which looked at the payout apparatus main body of a medal payout apparatus from the medal payout exit direction. In the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, (a) to (c) the main disk of the payout apparatus main body is broken as the medals are moved and paid out as the disks of the medal payout apparatus rotate. FIG. In the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, (a) to (c) the main disk of the payout apparatus main body is broken as the medals are moved and paid out as the disks of the medal payout apparatus rotate. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of power-on processing executed by the main control unit when power is turned on in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reset operation abnormality reset process at the time of power-on in a power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the setting value change process in a power activation process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game execution process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a command table showing a part of command classification in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the device monitoring process in the main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the abnormal reset process in a device monitoring process. It is an abnormal condition list which shows the various conditions regarding abnormality in a list. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the medal insertion abnormality reset process in an abnormality reset process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the medal payout abnormality reset process in an abnormality reset process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reset operation abnormal reset process in an abnormal reset process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reset operation monitoring process in a device monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the door opening monitoring process in a device monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the medal insertion monitoring process in a device monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the medal payout monitoring process in a device monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the external signal setting process in the main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the security signal setting process in an external signal setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the process of a sub-control part, Comprising: (a) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process which a sub-control part performs. (B) is a flowchart showing a flow of command reception interrupt processing of the sub-control unit. (C) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process of a sub control part. It is a time chart used for explanation of medal insertion abnormality 2, and (a) is a time chart showing an output of a medal insertion sensor in a normal state. (B) is a time chart showing the output of the medal insertion sensor at the time of abnormality. It is a time chart used for explanation of medal insertion abnormality 4, and (a) is a time chart showing an output of a medal insertion sensor at the normal time. (B) is a time chart showing the output of the medal insertion sensor at the time of abnormality. It is a time chart used for explanation of medal payout abnormality 2, and (a) is a time chart showing an output of a medal payout input sensor in a normal state. (B) is a time chart showing the output of the medal payout sensor at the time of abnormality. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between an unauthorized abnormality and a security signal, Comprising: (a) is a time chart which shows the case where a power supply is turned on after 30 second progress from generation | occurrence | production of an unauthorized abnormality. (B) is a time chart showing a case where the power is turned on again within 30 seconds from the occurrence of the illegal abnormality. (C) is a time chart showing a case where the power is turned on again before the reset button is operated. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between a door opening or setting change, and a security signal, Comprising: (a) is a time chart which shows the case where it complete | finishes within 30 second from the first process. (B) is a time chart showing a case where the process is completed after 30 seconds from the first process. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between a fraudulent abnormality and door opening, and a security signal, (a) is a time chart which shows the case where a fraud abnormality generate | occur | produces during door opening. (B) is a time chart showing a case where an irregularity occurs within 30 seconds from the door opening. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between a fraudulent abnormality and setting change, and a security signal, (a) is a time chart which shows the case where a setting is changed after a fraud abnormality. (B) is a time chart showing a case where an irregularity occurs during a setting change. (C) is a time chart showing a case where an irregularity occurs within 30 seconds from the setting change. It is a time chart used for description of reset operation abnormality, (a) is a time chart which shows reset operation abnormality in normal time. (B) is a time chart which shows about reset operation abnormality at the time of abnormality.

  Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention (for example, a spinning game machine such as a slot machine 100 or a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine) will be described in detail.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a state in which the front door 102 is opened in the slot machine 100 of FIG.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and is a door portion that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right Five lines, the down line and the upper right line, may be valid as the winning lines.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals have been inserted, a game start is informed that a game start operation is possible. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 159 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). The structure appears on the person side).

  In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  In FIG. 2, the main body 101 is a box body that is surrounded by an upper surface plate 261, a left side plate 260, a right side plate 260, a lower surface plate 264, and a back plate 242 and opens to the front. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 containing a main control board (main control unit 300, which will be described later) is disposed inside the main body 101 at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided at the upper part of the back plate 242. Three reels 110 to 112 are disposed below the main control board storage case 210. On the side plate 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, a sub control board storage case 220 containing a sub control board (sub control unit 400 to be described later) is arranged. It is set up. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  Further, a setting key switch 230 is provided near the external concentration terminal board 248 for changing the setting of control related to games in the slot machine 100. The setting key switch 230 is a key switch that is electrically turned ON / OFF by inserting and rotating a predetermined setting key (not shown). Specifically, when a predetermined setting key is inserted into the setting key switch 230 and rotated to the right, the setting key sensor 335 provided in the setting key switch 230 detects the ON state and outputs an ON level signal to the CPU 310. When rotated counterclockwise, the setting key sensor 335 detects an OFF state and outputs an off-level signal to the CPU 310.

  The bottom plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (a hopper as a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket 20), above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 having a power supply board is provided, and a power switch 244 is provided on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power switch 244 is a toggle switch that is electrically connected to the power supply device 252. With the power switch 244, the slot machine 100 can be turned on (power is turned on) or turned off (power is turned off or turned off). The power supply device 252 converts the alternating current power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device such as the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

  A medal auxiliary storage 240 is arranged on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is arranged behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord 254, and the power cord 254 connected thereto extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 opened in the back plate 242 of the main body 101. Yes.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the side plate 260 on the left side of the main body 101 through a hinge device 276 so that the front door 102 can be opened and closed. An effect device 160 and an effect device for controlling the effect device 160 are provided above the symbol display window 113. A control board (sub-control unit 400 described later, not shown) and an upper speaker 272 are provided. Below the symbol display window 113, a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, a cancel chute 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals etc. on the medal tray 161, and The progress of the game is made impossible by detecting an abnormality caused by an illegal act on the slot machine 100 (for example, an illegal act related to the insertion or withdrawal of medals) for guiding the inserted medal to the bucket 20 of the medal payout device 180. A door relay board 290 provided with a reset button 291 (see FIG. 9B), which is a release operation means for releasing the converted state, is provided. The medal selector 170 is fixed below the medal slot 141 on the back surface of the front door 102. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 159. Further, a locking portion 280 for locking (locking) the closed front door 102 is provided on the side (left side in the figure) opposite to the hinge device 276 of the medal selector 170. Further, the locking unit 280 includes a door sensor (door open sensor) that detects that the front door 102 is unlocked, that is, an open state of the front door 102, and a reset operation that is performed by inserting a key into the door key hole 140 ( Hereinafter, a reset sensor cover 282 is provided so as to cover door portion detection means such as a door reset sensor (reset sensor) for detecting the door reset key operation) and resetting the slot machine 100. It comes to prevent. Details of the door relay board 290, the door open sensor, and the door reset sensor will be described later.

  Here, an operation procedure for changing the setting will be described. By inserting a setting key (not shown) into the setting key switch 230 and turning it clockwise (setting key OFF → ON), the power switch 244 is changed from a power-off state (power OFF) to a power-on state (power ON). The setting change becomes valid, and each time the setting change switch 292 is pressed, the game mode (also referred to as setting or setting value) changes in order from 1 to 6, and a predetermined game mode can be set. If the setting key switch 230 is turned counterclockwise by the setting key (setting key ON → OFF), the gaming mode set at that time is determined as the gaming mode of the gaming table.

  The setting key switch 230 is not limited to the key switch, and other switches may be used. Further, the power switch 244 is not limited to a toggle switch, and for example, a push switch or the like may be used.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into a main control unit 300 that performs control of the central part of the game, that is, processing related to the game progress of the slot machine 100, and a signal (control command) transmitted from the main control unit 300. ) To control various devices, that is, the sub-control unit 400 that executes processing related to effects.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows a circuit block diagram of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below. The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 12 MHz, the divided clock is 6 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock correction circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a timer interrupt processing cycle for constantly monitoring the sensor and switch states and a motor drive pulse transmission cycle via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus. The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 47, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz = 1. 504 ms.

  Further, the CPU 310 stores a ROM 312 for storing various data such as a program for controlling each IC, lottery data used for internal winning lottery, reel stop position, and temporary data. A RAM 313 is connected. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this is the same in the sub-control unit 400 described later. In the case of this embodiment, a capacitor 318 may be provided in the RAM 313, and temporary data stored in the RAM 313 may be backed up.

  The CPU 310 is connected to an input interface 360 for receiving an external signal. The medal insertion sensor 320, the start lever sensor 321, the stop button sensor 322, and the medal insertion button are connected via the input interface 360 at every interruption time. Sensor 323, settlement switch sensor 324, first and second medal payout sensors 326a, 326b, power supply determination circuit 327, reset button sensor 328, setting change button sensor 329, door open sensor 333, reset sensor 334, and setting key sensor The state of 335 is detected and each sensor is monitored.

  The medal insertion sensor 320 is installed in a passage inside the medal insertion slot 141, and is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 141. The start lever sensor 321 is a sensor for detecting the operation of the start lever 135. The stop button sensor 322 is a sensor for detecting which stop button is pressed when any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed. The medal insertion button sensor 323 is installed in each of the bet buttons 130 to 132 for inserting medals, and an insertion operation in the case of inserting medals electronically stored in the RAM 313 as insertion medals into the game, in other words, For example, when any one of the bet buttons 130 to 132 is pressed, this is a sensor for detecting which bet button is pressed. The settlement switch sensor 324 is provided on the settlement button 134, and when the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically and the medals bet are settled. The first and second medal payout sensors 326a and 326b are provided in the medal payout device 180 and are sensors for detecting medals paid out by the medal payout device 180. The power determination circuit 327 is a circuit for detecting the interruption of the power supplied to the slot machine 100. The reset button sensor 328 is provided on the door relay board 290 and is a sensor for detecting whether or not the reset button 291 of the door relay board 290 is pressed. The setting change button sensor 329 is a sensor for detecting whether or not the setting change button 292 of the door relay board 290 is pressed. The door open sensor 333, which is one of the door detection means, is a sensor for detecting the open state (that is, the open state) of the front door 102. When the opening of the front door 102 is detected, a sound to that effect is sounded. Then, the information is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 that controls the liquid crystal and the like, so that the front door 102 is opened by voice or video. The reset sensor 334, which is one of the door detecting means, detects a detection piece for releasing (resetting) the error state by inserting a key into the door key hole 140 and turning counterclockwise. It is a sensor for. At this time, the reset sensor 334 may cancel the error state by inserting a key into the door key hole 140 and rotating clockwise. The setting change key sensor 335 is a sensor for detecting whether or not a setting change operation by the setting key switch 230 has been performed. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor. Details of the door open sensor 333 and the reset sensor 334 will be described later.

  Further, an input interface 361 and output interfaces 370 and 371 are connected to the CPU 310 via the address decoding circuit 350 to the address bus. The CPU 310 exchanges signals with external devices via these interfaces.

  An index sensor 325 is connected to the input interface 361. The index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes a high level every time the light shielding piece provided on the reels 110 to 112 passes through the index sensor 325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The output interface 370 includes a reel motor driving unit 330 that controls a motor for driving the reel, a hopper motor driving unit 331 for driving the motor of the medal payout device 180 (hopper), and a game lamp 340 (specifically Includes a winning line display lamp 120, a game start lamp 121, a re-play lamp 122, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion enable lamp 124, a reel panel lamp 128, a game medal insertion lamp 129, etc.) and a 7 segment (SEG) display. A device 341 (stored number display device 125, game information display device 126, payout number display device 127, etc.) and an external concentration terminal board 248 described later are connected.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on clocks oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310, which will be described later. Used for various lottery processes, including internal lottery for winning positions.

  Further, a start signal output circuit 338 as a reset signal output circuit that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus.

  An output interface 371 for transmitting a command to the sub control unit 400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 is a one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 transmits a command to the sub control unit 400. Cannot be sent.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the sub-control unit 400.

  The sub-control unit 400 is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 based on a main control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. It has a data bus and an address bus for performing, and has a configuration described below. The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock.

  Further, a timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  Further, the CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 400, line lighting LED lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, and the like are stored. A RAM 413 for storage is connected via each bus.

  Further, an input / output interface 460 for transmitting and receiving external signals is connected to the CPU 410. The input / output interface 460 is disposed on the outer frame of the symbol display window 113 and controls lighting such as blinking and lighting. Are connected to a line display LED 420 for informing an active line or a winning line, and a reset switch 422 for initializing information stored in the RAM 413.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a main control command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the CPU 410 via a data bus, and an effect process that excites the entire game based on the command received via the input interface 461. Etc. are executed. A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483. The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the address decoding circuit 450. 461, a clock IC 423, an output interface 472 for outputting a signal to the 7-segment display 440, and the like are connected.

  The CPU 410 can acquire the current time by connecting the clock IC 423. The 7-segment display 440 is provided inside the slot machine 100 so that, for example, predetermined information set in the sub-control unit 400 can be confirmed by an attendant of a game store or the like. Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. That is, the demultiplexer 419 determines the upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, the lower lamp 154, the reel panel lamp 128, the title panel lamp 164, and the payout strobe 156 according to the data received from the CPU 410. To control. The title panel lamp 164 is a lamp that illuminates the title panel 162, and the payout exit strobe 156 is a strobe type lamp installed inside the medal payout opening 155. The CPU 410 performs signal transmission to the door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490 via the demultiplexer 419. The door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490 is a control unit that controls the liquid crystal display device 157 and the door device 163.

<Pattern arrangement>
Here, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  A plurality of types of symbols (eight types in the present embodiment) shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged on each reel 110 to 112 by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the present embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the “replay” symbol for the number 1 frame on the left reel 110, the “bell” symbol for the number 0 frame on the middle reel 111, and the “bell” symbol for the number 2 frame on the right reel 112. "Watermelon" design is arranged respectively.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used as a combination for shifting to the bonus game, and the replay (replay) is a replay without newly inserting a medal. Each winning combination is sometimes distinguished from a winning combination and sometimes called an “acting combination”. However, in the “winning combination” in this embodiment, a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a replay that are operating combinations are included. included. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on an active line, for example, a big bonus, regular Includes bonuses and replay wins.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a big bonus (BB1, BB2), a regular bonus (RB), a small combination (cherry, watermelon, bell), and replay (replay). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Big Bonus (BB1, BB2)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BB”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning a prize. . Corresponding symbol combinations are “white 7-white 7-white 7” for BB1, and “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” for BB2. Further, flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 and BB2 are won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 and BB2 are not won in the game, a prize is won. Until then, the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained, and even after the next game, BB1 and BB2 are being internally selected, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 “white 7-white 7-white 7”, the symbol corresponding to BB2 The combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is in a state of winning a prize.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combination is “bonus-bonus-bonus”. Note that the RB carries over the flag as well as the above-mentioned BB. However, in the big bonus game (BB game) (details will be described later), the regular bonus game (RB game) is won internally and the combination of symbols is displayed on the winning line. In addition, the regular bonus game is started after the start of the big bonus game, and when the regular bonus game is finished once, the regular bonus game is automatically started so that the next regular bonus game is immediately started. It is good. “Short (cherry, watermelon, bell)” (hereinafter, simply referred to as “cherry”, “watermelon”, “bell”) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. The symbol combinations are “cherry-ANY-ANY” for cherry, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” for watermelon, and “bell-bell-bell” for bell. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  “Replay” is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The corresponding symbol combination is “replay-replay-replay” for replay.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the types of gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. The gaming state is information for identifying the type of lottery data selected in a lottery or the like. In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a normal game, a BB game, an RB game, and an internal winning game of a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB). However, the internal winning game may be a division included in the normal game.

<Normal game>
The winning combinations that are internally won for normal games include a big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay), and small roles (cherry, watermelon, bell).

  “Big Bonus (BB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning. “Regular Bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) that starts a regular bonus game (RB game) upon winning. The “replay” (replay) is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without a medal being inserted in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The “small role” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. In addition, the internal winning probability of each combination is a range of random values obtained at the time of internal lottery from numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each combination from lottery data prepared for normal games. It is calculated by the value divided by numerical data (for example, 65535). The lottery data prepared for the normal game is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  For normal games, the internal lottery results will be roughly lost (big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay) and small role won), or any stop display result A setting is made so that the stop display result of the losing that does not correspond to the symbol combination of the combination is generally derived, and the total number of medals to be acquired is less than the total number of inserted medals. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player. However, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a specific symbol combination is displayed), it is a gaming state that may be changed to increase the probability of internal winning of replaying. In this case, Consumption of medals used for games is suppressed, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a small role, resulting in a gaming state where the total number of medals exceeds the total number of medals inserted, which is beneficial to the player. May become a gaming state.

<BB game>
The BB game is set to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the BB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the BB game is started by winning a big bonus (BB), and an RB game (described later) can be continuously executed repeatedly, and a predetermined number (for example, during the game) The process ends when more than 465 medals are obtained. However, the BB game only needs to be able to execute the RB game a plurality of times. For example, when a combination (for example, replay-replay-replay) is set for starting the RB game, and this combination is won internally, or The RB game may be set to start when winning. Furthermore, in the BB game, when the BB general game excluding the RB game during the BB game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), or the number of the RB games executed during the BB game is a predetermined number of times. It may be made to end when it reaches (for example, three times).

<RB game>
The RB game is set so as to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the RB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the RB game is started by winning a regular bonus (RB), and a predetermined role is set to a variation that increases the probability of internal winning (for example, “setting 1” or “normal game”). The internal winning probability 1/15 of “small role 1” is increased to an internal winning probability 1 / 1.2, which is a predetermined value), and a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) It ends when there is a prize. In the RB game, when a predetermined number of times (at least 2 times) is won (for example, 8 times), or when the number of RB games executed during the RB game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, (8 times). Since the BB game described above can execute the RB game a plurality of times, when a single RB game is performed, the number of medals less than the total number of medals obtained in the BB game is acquired and terminated. Become.

<Big winning (BB) and regular bonus (RB) internal winning games>
The winning combination that is internally won for the internal winning game of the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) includes a replay and a small role. The big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are not won internally, and are game states in which a symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) can be won.

  However, the probability of the internal winning of the replay may be changed from the next game that has been internally won for the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB). Until the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB) wins, the total number of medals to be acquired is almost the same as the total number of inserted medals, and is compared with the normal game. The gaming state may be beneficial to the player. It should be noted that BB game and RB game are both game states that are beneficial to the player, and may be generally referred to as bonus games or special games.

<Connection with external device>
Next, the connection between the slot machine 100 and an external device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram showing configurations of the slot machine 100 and an information collecting device 550 as an external device connected to the slot machine 100.

  The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 includes two substrates, a main substrate 300a and a motor drive substrate 300b. Then, a signal line for transmitting the number of inserted medals as a “medal insertion signal”, a signal line for transmitting the number of medals paid out as a “medal payout signal”, and a game state ( That is, six signal lines for transmitting “external signals 1 to 4” in RB (including RB in BB), BB1, BB2, and RB (excluding RB in BB), etc. A parallel signal line, a single serial signal line for transmitting a plurality of types of game information as one “state composite signal (hereinafter referred to as a security signal)”, and the like are connected. As will be described in detail later, the “security signal (external signal 5)” transmitted through the serial signal line includes “door open signal”, “setting change signal”, “door reset signal”, and “reset button signal”. , “Input error signal”, “payout error signal”, and “power supply signal (preliminary signal)”.

  In addition to the medal insertion sensor 320, the setting change button sensor 329, the reset sensor 334, the reset button sensor 328 and the door open sensor 333, the main board 300 a of the main controller 300 is connected to the power board 460. A voltage drop signal line for transmitting a voltage drop signal for detecting a drop in power supply voltage supplied to each gaming device of the slot machine 100 is connected.

  The slot machine 100 further includes an external concentration terminal board 248. The external concentrated terminal plate 248 and the motor drive board 300b of the main control unit 300 are connected by six parallel signal lines and one serial signal line, and parallel signals (medal) input to the external concentrated terminal plate 248 are connected. An insertion signal, a medal payout signal, external signals 1 to 4) and a serial signal (external signal 5) can be output to the outside of the slot machine 100. Thereby, by connecting the external concentration terminal board 248 to an information collecting device 550 (for example, a hall computer) installed in a game store or the like, it is possible to output game information of the slot machine 100 as various signals to the outside. It is said.

  The external concentration terminal board 248 is connected to the information receiving device 550a of the information collecting device 550. In addition to being connected by six parallel signal lines and relay common lines, the information receiver 550a is connected to the external concentration terminal board 248 by one serial signal line. At this time, one serial signal line is a door open signal, a setting change signal, a door reset signal, a reset button signal, a closing error generated based on the external signal 5 as a security signal input to the external concentration terminal board 248. Seven types of signals are transmitted: a signal, a payout error signal, and a power supply signal (preliminary signal).

  An information providing terminal board (not shown) is provided between the external concentrated terminal board 248 and the information receiving device 550a, and a security signal (serial signal) input from the external concentrated terminal board 248 is opened by a pulse conversion circuit or a drive circuit. A signal, a setting change signal, a door reset signal, a reset button signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, and a parallel signal including a power supply signal may be converted and output to the information receiving device 550a of the information collecting device 550. .

<Internal circuit configuration of external concentrated terminal board>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an internal circuit configuration of the external concentrated terminal plate 248. The external concentrated terminal plate 248 includes a signal input circuit 452, a signal transmission circuit 454, and a signal output circuit 456. The signal input circuit 452 (for example, a connector) includes 10 input terminals 1 to 10, the serial signal line of the motor drive board 300 b is input to the input terminal 1, and the parallel signal of the motor drive board 300 b is input to the input terminals 2 to 7. A + 24v power source is connected to the input terminals 8 to 10 respectively. The signal transmission circuit 454 includes a light emitting diode 454a, a relay 454b having an electromagnetic coil and a mechanical switch, and the like. The signal output circuit 456 (for example, a connector) includes eight output terminals 1 to 8, the output terminal 6 includes a relay common signal line of the information reception terminal plate 550a, and the output terminals 1 to 5 and 7 include information reception terminals. The parallel signal line of the board 550a is connected to the output terminal 8, and the serial signal line of the information receiving terminal board 550a is connected to the output terminal 8, respectively.

  When a low level signal is input to the input terminals 1 to 7 of the signal input circuit 452, the light emitting diode 454a is turned on and the electromagnetic coil of the relay 454b is activated to turn on the mechanical switch (closed state). Thereby, the external concentration terminal board 248 outputs a low level signal from the output terminals 1 to 5, 7, and 8 of the signal output circuit 456 corresponding to the relay 454b that is turned on. On the other hand, when a high level signal is input to the input terminals 1 to 7 of the signal input circuit 452, the light emitting diode 454a is turned off and the operation of the electromagnetic coil of the relay 454b is stopped to turn off the mechanical switch (open state). To. As a result, the external concentrated terminal plate 248 outputs a high-level signal supplied from the output terminals 1 to 5, 7, and 8 of the signal output circuit 456 corresponding to the relay 454 b that has been turned off through the relay common signal line. .

<Medal selector>
Next, the medal selector 170 in the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 shows the medal selector 170 in the slot machine 100, and (a), (b), and (d) are perspective views of the medal selector 170 viewed from different directions. (C) is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the sensor unit 175 that is one of the medal insertion sensors 320 of the medal selector 170.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the medal selector 170, the medal M (see FIG. 8C) inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 (see FIG. 1) falls into the medal selector 170 directly. It is configured as follows. The medal selector 170 is provided with a slope that decreases toward the right side of FIG. 8A. The medal M inserted from the medal insertion slot 141 rolls along this slope by various sensors or the like. Whether or not it is an appropriate medal is inspected.

  When the inserted medal M is an appropriate medal M, the CPU 310 rolls the medal M to the right as it is, and the bucket 20 of the medal payout device 180 through the passage 171 as a guide member formed in a bowl shape. The medal M is inserted into the inside. At this time, when the medal M passes through the first sensor unit 175 that is one of the medal insertion sensors 320, the CPU 310 can detect that the appropriate medal M has been inserted. As shown in FIG. 8C, the first sensor unit 175 includes a pair of light receiving elements 175a and an issuing element 175b facing each other so as to sandwich the rolling medal M, and a light receiving element 175c and an issuing element 175d. The two medals M are provided along the traveling direction. Hereinafter, the light receiving element 175a and the issuing element 175b, and the light receiving element 175c and the issuing element 175d may be referred to as a first sensor unit for convenience. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8D, a second sensor unit 176 that is one of the medal insertion sensors 320 is provided in the passage 171. The second sensor unit 176 is provided with a pair of light receiving elements 176a and an issuing element 176b (which may be the light receiving element 176b and the issuing element 176a) in the vertical direction of the medal M passing through the passage 171. The second sensor unit 176 has a detection piece 177 a on one end side, a first arm portion 177 whose other end portion 177 b is fixed to the connecting member 178, and an end portion 179 a on one end side of the passage 171. And a second arm portion 179 having an end portion 179 b on the other end side fixed to the connecting member 178. At this time, the first and second arm portions 177 and 179 are fixed to the connecting member 178 at a predetermined angle. When the appropriate medal M passes through the passage 171, the protruding end 179a is pushed down as the second medal 179 moves over the end 179a of the second arm 179, and the second arm 179 swings. Then, the swing is transmitted to the first arm portion 177 via the connecting member 178, and the detection piece 177a formed on one end side of the first arm portion 177 is moved between the pair of light receiving elements 176a and the issuing element 176b. Since it is interposed between them, the passage of the medal M is detected. Accordingly, the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 can detect that an appropriate medal M has been inserted.

  On the other hand, when the inserted medal M is an illegal medal M, the CPU 310 drives the solenoid of the medal selector 170 by the drive circuit 324 (see FIG. 3) to drop the medal M downward, and within the cancel chute 266 ( (See FIG. 2). Then, the illegal medal M that has entered the cancel chute 266 falls along the cancel chute 266 as it is, and is discharged from the medal payout outlet 155 (see FIG. 1) to the medal tray 161. The lower part of the medal selector 170 is covered by the selector frame 172 on the back side and both left and right sides of FIG. 8A, and the selector cover 173 covers the front side of FIG. An illegal medal M does not enter any part other than the cancel chute 266. The selector cover 173 is provided so as to be openable and closable so as to facilitate cleaning of the medal selector 170. The medal selector 170 is detachably held on the back surface of the front door 102 by a selector holder 174 attached to the back surface of the front door 102 (see FIG. 2). Thus, the ease of maintenance can be improved by making the medal selector 170 detachable from the front door 102 easily.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 detects an abnormality (error) regarding the count of the appropriate medal M in the medal selector 170 by the medal insertion sensor 320 (for example, the first and second sensor units 175a to 175d). When an abnormality is detected on the basis of a signal from (), the control state is changed to an error state and an error notification is performed. Specifically, after the progress of the game is disabled (that is, the control state is changed to an error state where the game cannot be continued), the game lamp 340 (specifically, the winning line display lamp 120, A game start lamp 121, a replay lamp 122, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion enable lamp 124, a reel panel lamp 128, a game medal insertion lamp 129, etc.) and a 7SEG indicator 341 (specifically, a stored number indicator 125) , Game information display 126, payout number display 127, etc.), liquid crystal display device 157, at least one notification means such as speaker 483 is used to notify the surroundings that there is an error, and external concentration terminal board 248 Error information is transmitted to an information input circuit (for example, information receiving terminal board 550a) such as an external hall computer. Therefore, the store clerk of the game store can know that the slot machine 100 has entered an error state by error notification. Of course, the notification of the error state may be performed by selecting one of the above-described notification means, selecting a plurality of them, or using all of them. It goes without saying that the selection of such notification means can be changed as appropriate.

  At this time, an operation related to the cancellation of the error state (hereinafter referred to as an error cancellation operation) is performed by operating a reset button 291 of the door relay board 290 and a locking unit 280 described later. In particular, in the case of the present embodiment, the CPU 310 is disconnected from the power supply to the slot machine 100 even after the error state in which the progress of the game is disabled by the reset button 291 is canceled (power is cut off). The above-described various notification means are controlled so as to continuously notify that the slot machine 100 is in an error state (occurrence of an error). For this reason, if the slot machine 100 enters an error state by performing an illegal act on the slot machine 100, the error state itself can be canceled by operating the reset button 291, but the error state This notification is continuously executed until the power is cut off. Therefore, even if it is canceled that the error state is caused by performing an illegal act, the notification of the error state is continuously executed until the power is cut off. In other words, even if a fraudulent person who performs fraud like a so-called Goto performs a fraudulent action after notifying that the error has been released, he / she continues to be informed until the power is cut off. Therefore, even if an act of erasing evidence of fraud is performed after the fraudulent act, the possibility of being discovered in the meantime is greatly improved. As described above, in the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to extend the interval of fraudulent acts (including the act of deleting fraud evidence) repeatedly performed on the slot machine 100 with a simple configuration. It is possible to make it easy to detect the fraud.

  In the case of the present embodiment, an error canceling operation (in other words, the door relay board 290 is performed in a predetermined period (for example, 6 seconds) from the occurrence of an abnormality (error detection) by the control of the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300. For example, an operation for canceling the state where the progress of the game is disabled cannot be performed. For this reason, for example, if the slot machine 100 enters an error state due to an illegal act, the error state for canceling the error state cannot be executed unless a predetermined time elapses. It is possible to inform the people around the slot machine 100 and the store clerk of the amusement store. Thereby, in the slot machine 100, an improper act that causes an error state can be prevented in advance.

  Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the game lamp 340 (specifically, the winning line display lamp 120, the game start lamp 121, the re-game lamp 122, the notification lamp 123, the game medal insertion possible lamp 124, as the above-mentioned notification means, Reel panel lamp 128, game medal insertion lamp 129, etc.), 7SEG display 341 (specifically, stored number display 125, game information display 126, payout number display 127, etc.), liquid crystal display 157, speaker 483 and the like, when the power supply to the slot machine 100 is started by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300, the fact that the power supply is turned on is notified by, for example, sound output or lamp flashing. Is controlled. Thereby, the act of turning on the power can be made more conspicuous. Accordingly, when the slot machine 100 is intentionally turned off in order to stop the error notification continued by the fraudster, when the power is turned on after that, the power-on action is markedly noticed. It is possible to make it easier to detect power-on by such a fraudster. Thus, fraud can be prevented in advance.

<Locking part and door relay board>
Next, the locking unit 280 in the slot machine 100 and the door relay board 290 as the release operation means will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the main part of the slot machine 100 of FIG. 2, and FIG. 9A is an enlarged view of the main part showing the locking part 280. FIG. (B) is a principal part enlarged view which shows the door relay board | substrate 290. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the locking unit 280 includes a hinge device 276 such as a medal selector 170 and a selector cover 173 on the rear surface of the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 and a cancel chute 266 below the medal selector 170 (see FIG. 9). 2), the front door 102 is locked or unlocked by operating a key (not shown) inserted in the door key hole 140 (see FIG. 1). The locking unit 280 can reset the slot machine 100 by operating the key inserted into the door key hole 140 when an error (abnormality) occurs in a device inside the slot machine 100 such as the medal selector 170, for example. It is configured as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the locking portion 280 includes a locking device 281 provided slightly inward from the left end portion of the front door 102 and a left end portion of the front door 102 provided on the left end portion side of the drawing. The first movable member 283, the door open sensor 333 provided below the left end portion of the front door 102 in the figure, and the second movable member 283 overlapped with the first movable member 283 on the left end portion of the front door 102 in the figure. A movable member 284, a reset sensor 334 provided on the upper side of the left end portion of the figure in the front door 102, and an engagement member for engaging the main body 101 with the front door 102 provided below the door open sensor 333. 286 and the like. The door open sensor 333 is configured to be L (OFF) when the door is closed and H (ON) when the door is opened. Further, the door open sensor 333 and the reset sensor 334 of the locking part 280 are provided with a reset sensor cover 282 so as to cover them. The reset sensor cover 282 is attached to the front door 102 integrally with the locking portion 280 using bolts that fix the locking portion 280 to the front door 102.

  The reset sensor cover 282 is provided with a door open sensor 333 by a long improper instrument or the like protruding from the upper opening 266a into the slot machine 100 through the cancel chute 266 from the medal payout opening 155 (see FIG. 1). It is possible to prevent the reset sensor 334 from being illegally used.

  The lock device 281 is configured to rotate (rotate) the rotation member 285 together with the key inserted in the door key hole 140 (see FIG. 1). The rotating member 285 is configured in a substantially V shape, and the first movable member 283 and the second movable member 284 are moved up and down by bringing the operation pieces 285a and 285b, which are two tip portions, into contact with each other.

  The first movable member 283 is a member for swinging the engaging member 286 to lock or unlock the front door 102, and can be slid up and down as the operation piece 285a of the rotating member 285 rotates. Is provided. In the present embodiment, when the first movable member 283 is pushed downward by the lock device 281, the engagement between the engagement member 286 and the main body 101 is released, and the front door 102 is unlocked. Yes.

  The door open sensor 333 is a photo interrupter including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit, and is for detecting unlocking of the front door 102. A light shielding piece (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the door open sensor 333 of the first movable member 283, and the door open sensor 333 is shielded from light by the light shielding piece of the first movable member 283 slid downward. In the case, the unlocking of the front door 102 is detected. The door open sensor 333 is a sensor for detecting the open state (that is, the openable state) of the front door 102. When the open state is detected, the door open sensor 333 controls such as sound and display. The sub-control unit 400 is informed that the front door 102 is open by voice or video.

  The second movable member 284 is for resetting when an error occurs in the slot machine 100, and slides up and down as the operation piece 285b of the rotating member 285 rotates, similarly to the first movable member 283. It is provided as possible. A light shielding piece (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the reset sensor 334 of the second movable member 284. In the present embodiment, when the second movable member 284 is pushed upward by the lock device 281, The reset sensor 334 detects the light shielding piece. When the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 receives a signal indicating that the reset sensor 334 has detected the light shielding piece via the sensor circuit 320, the CPU 304 resets the control state of the slot machine 100 to the initial state.

  The reset sensor 334 is a photo interrupter similar to the door open sensor 333, and when the light is blocked by the light shielding piece of the second movable member 284 slid upward, the reset operation is performed by the key inserted into the door key hole 140. It detects that it was broken.

  In the present embodiment, the medal selector 170 and the locking portion 280 are thus arranged close to each other on the back surface of the front door 102 opposite to the hinge device 276. By doing in this way, the space in the slot machine 100 can be used efficiently. Further, by providing the locking unit 280 with a reset function, the slot machine 100 can be reset without opening the front door 102.

  However, since the cancel chute 266 connected to the medal selector 170 communicates with the outside of the slot machine 100 via the medal payout opening 155, the vicinity of the cancel chute 266, particularly the upper opening of the cancel chute 266, as in this embodiment. When the reset sensor 334 is disposed in the vicinity of the portion 266a, a long improper instrument such as a wire is inserted into the cancel chute 266 from the medal payout opening 155 and protrudes from the upper opening 266a, and the reset sensor 334 is accessed. There is a possibility.

  That is, when the fraudulent person tries to cause the reset sensor 334 to detect a long fraudulent instrument inserted into the cancel chute 266 from the medal payout opening 155, the slot machine 100 is reset. There is a possibility that an error state caused by an illegal act is canceled before the store clerk notices. That is, it may be possible to hide fraud.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, by providing the reset sensor cover 282 so as to cover the door open sensor 333 and the reset sensor 334, the door open sensor by an unauthorized instrument inserted from the medal payout opening 155 through the cancel chute 266 is provided. Access to 333 and the reset sensor 334 is restricted so that fraudulent concealment can be prevented in advance.

  The door relay board 290 is an operation unit for canceling the error state in which the progress of the game is disabled by the above-described error detection, and is disposed below the symbol display window 113 on the back surface of the front door 102. .

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the door relay board 290 includes a reset button 291 for releasing the error state, a setting change button 292 for changing the setting on the door relay board 290, and the setting state. Is provided with a set value display 293 and a harness 294. The reset button 291 is a push button type switch, and the error of the slot machine 100 can be canceled by pressing the reset button 291 (short-term pressing). The reset button 291 is provided with a reset button sensor 328 for detecting whether or not the reset button 291 is pressed. The setting change button 292 is also a push button type switch similar to the reset button 291. The procedure for changing the setting using the setting change button 292 will be described later.

  The set value display 293 is a display such as a 7-segment LED. The set value display 293 can display the game modes 1 to 6 set by the setting change button 292 with numbers. The set value display 293 inserts a setting key into the setting key switch 230 and turns it clockwise (setting key OFF → ON), and turns the power switch 244 from the power-off state (power OFF) to the power-on state (power ON). ), The currently set game mode (for example, 1) is displayed as a number, and can be used to confirm the currently set game mode.

  The harness 294 is composed of a plurality of harnesses. The harness 294 is electrically connected to connectors provided in the main control unit 300 (details will be described later), the setting key switch 230, the power switch 244, and the like. Therefore, for example, when the setting key switch 230 is turned clockwise by the setting key and the power is turned on, this is detected by the setting key sensor 335 described later, and the setting change button 292 is validated or the reset button is reset. Based on pressing (long pressing) 291, the RAM 313 (details will be described later) of the main control unit 300 can be forcibly cleared.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the door relay board 290 for canceling the error state of the slot machine 100 is arranged on the back surface of the front door 102, so that the reset button 291 is set to cancel the error state. Considering that the front door 102 must be opened in order to be depressed. Accordingly, it is possible to make it more difficult for a fraudster to perform a further fraudulent act of resetting in order to conceal the fraud, and concealing the fraudulent act can be prevented.

<Composition of medal payout device>
Next, the configuration of the medal payout device 180 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. 10 is an enlarged view of the medal payout device 180 in the slot machine 100, (a) is a perspective view showing the appearance of the medal payout device 180, and (b) is a part of the medal payout device 180. FIG. 11 shows the bucket 20 as a payout device main body of the medal payout device 180, and FIG. 11A shows a part of the main disk 22 and the sub disk 23 of the bucket 20 as the payout device main body of the medal payout device 180. FIG. 7B is a cutaway top view, and FIG. 5B is a side view of the bucket 20 of the medal payout device 180 viewed from the medal payout outlet 27 direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the medal payout device 180 is roughly provided with the medal tank 10 that accumulates medals M and the bucket 20 that pays out medals accumulated in the medal tank 10 as described above. Yes. Further, the bucket 20 has guide means (disc 24 described later) for guiding the medal M to the medal payout opening 11 and drive means (motor 31 described later) for driving the guide means.

  That is, the medal tank 10 for storing the medals M provided in the medal payout device 180 has a box shape in which the upper surface is opened and the bottom surface 12 is inclined. The bottom surface 12 has a lead-out port (see FIG. Not shown). Further, on the side surface of the medal tank 10, a discharge port 13 for discharging the medal M that cannot be stored in the medal tank 10 to the auxiliary storage case 240 is provided.

  The bucket 20 serves as a base for the medal tank 10 and is a unit device that can be attached to the upper part of the medal tank 10. On the inclined upper surface of the bucket 20, a main disk 22 on a circular plate in which a plurality of insertion holes 21 which are circular holes for capturing the medal M stored in the medal tank 10 are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, and the main disk And a sub-disk 23 that abuts the lower bottom surface 22. The main disk 22 and the sub disk 23 are provided so as to rotate integrally around the disk rotation shaft 32 (the main disk 22 and the sub disk 23 are collectively referred to as a disk 24). That is, since the motor 31 is built in the bucket 20 and the disk rotation shaft 32 of the motor 31 is formed protruding from the center of the disk 24, the disk 24 engaged with the disk rotation shaft 32 is formed. However, the motor 31 is rotationally driven in an inclined state.

  Each insertion hole 21 formed in the main disk 22 has an opening diameter slightly larger than the medal M, and captures one medal M stored in the medal tank 10. In addition, the sub-disk 23 extends in the radial direction from the position between the adjacent bay insertion portions 23a and the bay insertion portions 23a having substantially the same curvature as the insertion holes 21, and gently bends in the direction opposite to the rotation direction. A protrusion 23b is formed. That is, the medal M captured by the bay insertion portion 23a through the insertion hole 21 of the main disk 22 rotates around the conveyance road surface 28 in synchronization with the rotation while being driven by the projection 23b by driving the motor 31. So that it is conveyed.

  On the other hand, a medal payout exit 11 is formed at one end of the transport path surface 28, and a roller portion 25 protruding on the transport path surface 28 is provided at one side of the medal payout exit 11.

  In addition, a detection lever 33 is attached to the vicinity of the medal payout opening 11 on the back side of the conveyance path surface 28 so as to be rotatable about the detection lever rotation shaft 34. The detection lever 33 is provided with a roller 26 protruding on the conveyance path surface 28 through a long hole (not shown). When the medal M conveyed by the sub disk 23 comes into contact with the roller 26 and is pressed, It rotates around the detection lever rotation shaft 34. That is, the detection lever 33 has a first position (a position where the roller 26 is closest to the roller 25 and a first medal payout sensor 326a described later detects a detection piece 33a of the detection lever 33) and the first position. 2 (the position where the roller 26 is farthest from the roller 25 and the first medal payout sensor 326a described later does not detect the detection piece 33a of the detection lever 33). ing. Then, the medals M that have been transported and abutted against the roller portions 25 and 26 change direction by the reciprocating motion of the detection lever 33 and are pushed out toward the medal payout opening 11. Since the detection lever 33 is always urged by the spring or the like from the second position to the first position, the medal M is paid out from the medal payout port 11 and then the medal M Is not in contact with the detection lever 33, the detection lever 33 is positioned at the first position.

  In addition, in the vicinity of the medal payout exit 11 on the back side of the conveyance path surface 28, first and second medal payout sensors 326a and 326b are provided. The first medal payout sensor 326a is a transmission type optical sensor including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit that detects the rotation position of the detection lever 33. The slot machine 100 detects the detection result of the first medal payout sensor 326a. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the medal M is paid out.

  Specifically, the first medal payout sensor 326a detects one reciprocating motion in which the detection lever 33 returns from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position, so that the slot machine 100 determines that one medal M has been paid out. In the present embodiment, the first medal payout sensor 326a detects the detection piece 33a provided at one end of the detection lever 33 (the state where the light emitted from the light projecting unit is blocked by the detection piece 33a). ), A high level signal (H signal) is output, and the first medal payout sensor 326a does not detect the detection piece 33a (the light emitted from the light projecting unit is not blocked by the detection piece 33a, In a state where light is received by the light receiving unit), a low level signal (L signal) is output. Therefore, in the slot machine 100, when the signal output from the first medal payout sensor 326a changes from the H signal to the L signal and further changes from the L signal to the H signal, the payout of one medal M is completed. to decide.

  Similar to the first medal payout sensor 326a, the second medal payout sensor 326b is a transmission type optical sensor including a light projecting portion and a light receiving portion, and a connector for connecting the medal payout device 180 and the slot machine 100 main body is inserted and removed. (Voltage change monitoring of second medal payout sensor 326b: L signal → H signal) is detected. Here, the detection of the payout of the medal M by the second medal payout sensor 326b is omitted for convenience, but the first and second medal payout sensors 326a and 326b each detect the detection result or the detection result. Based on this combination, it is determined whether or not the medal M has been paid out. That is, the second medal payout sensor 326b detects a signal (H signal) output in a state where the detection piece 33a is detected (light emitted from the light projecting unit is blocked by the detection piece 33a). By adding a signal (L signal) output in a state where the piece 33a is not detected (light emitted from the light projecting unit is not blocked by the detection piece 33a but is received by the light receiving unit), the medal Determine the payout of M. For example, the signal output from the first medal payout sensor 326a changes to the L signal in a series of flow of the H signal → L signal → H signal of the signal output from the first medal payout sensor 326a. Then, the payout of the medal M is determined by adding the condition that the signal output from the second medal payout sensor 326b is an H signal. As a result, it is possible to more strictly determine the completion of the payout of one medal M, so that it is possible to make it more difficult to perform an illegal act on the medal payout device 180.

  The motor 31 and the disk 24 are assembled to the frame 14, and the dispensing device main body 15 that rotatably supports the disk 24 is also inclined, so that the disk 24 also rotates on the inclined surface. It is configured. Of course, the disk 24 may be configured to rotate in a horizontal plane. Further, the insertion hole 23 into which the medals M are inserted one by one may be a notch.

<Payout processing of medal payout device>
Next, the medal payout operation of the medal payout device 180 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 12 and 13 show the medal payout device 180. FIGS. 12A to 13C show how the medal M moves and is paid out as the disk 24 of the medal payout device 180 rotates. It is a top view which fractures | ruptures and shows 20 main discs 22. FIG.

  Hereinafter, a case where the medals M1, M2, and M3 are stored in the insertion hole 21 and the top medal M1 is discharged will be described as an example. It is assumed that the medal M1 is the last one of the requested number of payouts (details will be described later) (for example, when the fifth medal M is paid out in the case of winning 5 in a predetermined winning combination) Withdrawal process).

  First, when the disk 24 is driven to rotate and the medals M1, M2, and M3 are transported, when the medal M1 contacts the roller 25 and the roller 26, the medal M1 rotates the detection lever 33 via the roller 26. Is started (state shown in FIG. 12A; first position). Next, when the disk 24 further rotates from this state, the medal M1 moves as the disk 24 rotates, so that the roller 26 continues to be pressed and the detection lever 33 further rotates (state shown in FIG. 12B). ). In the state shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the first medal payout sensor 326a detects the detection piece 33a and outputs an H signal.

  Next, when the disk 24 further rotates from this state, the medal M1 further moves, and the detection lever 33 moves to the maximum rotation position and stops rotating (state of FIG. 12C: second). Position of). In the state of FIG. 12C, the first medal payout sensor 326a does not detect the detection piece 33a, and therefore outputs an L signal.

  Next, when the disk 24 further rotates from this state, the detection lever 33 starts to rotate from the second position toward the first position, and the medal M1 includes the sub disk 23, the roller 25, and the roller 26. Is pushed out in the direction of the medal payout opening 11 (the state shown in FIG. 13A). In the state of FIG. 13A, the first medal payout sensor 326a does not detect the detection piece 33a, and therefore outputs an L signal.

  Next, when the disk 24 further rotates from this state, the detection lever 33 further rotates toward the first position, and when the first medal payout sensor 326a reaches a position where the detection piece 33a can be detected, the detection lever 33 again. Since the H signal is output, the slot machine 100 determines that one medal has been paid out from the change of the L signal → H signal, that is, the fifth medal has been paid out, and the motor 31 stops driving ( FIG. 13 (b) state).

  Here, since the motor 31 of the medal payout device 180 uses a short-circuit brake when stopping driving, the disk 24 does not stop at the driving stop position but stops after moving slightly due to inertia. Become. That is, the disk 24 is stopped in the state shown in FIG. 13C that is slightly moved from the state shown in FIG. In FIG. 13C, the sub disk 23 indicated by a solid line indicates a disk stop position, and the sub disk 23 indicated by a broken line indicates a disk position when driving is stopped. In this embodiment, the time required for one rotation of the disk 24 is about 690 ms, the time required from the drive stop to the disk stop is about 22 ms to 25 ms, the sub disk radius is about 69 mm, and the sub disk 23 is stopped. Since the average angle is about 11.9 °, the average movement amount L from when the drive is stopped until the disk 24 stops is about 14 mm to 15 mm from L = 2πr × 11.9 / 360. Is supposed to stop.

  Then, the medal M1 pushed in the direction of the medal payout exit 11 by the press of the sub disk 23, the roller 25, and the roller 26 and the inertia of the medal is discharged from the medal payout exit 11.

<Power-on processing>
Next, a power-on process executed by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 when the slot machine 100 is powered on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of power-on processing in the main control unit 300.

  When the power of the slot machine 100 is turned on by turning on the power switch 244 of the slot machine 100, the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 executes a power-on process described below.

  That is, in step S10, various initialization processes (initial processes) are performed. In this initial setting, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 310, the interrupt is prohibited, the initial settings of the input interfaces 360 and 361 and the output interfaces 370 and 371, and the initial settings of various variables stored in the RAM 313. , Initialization processing such as permitting operation to the watchdog timer (WDT) and setting an initial value is executed. As a result, information stored in the RAM 313 of the main control unit 300 is initialized. After the process of step S10 is completed, the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, an error detection flag indicating an error detection result due to fraud is set to “OFF” in response to power-on. In step S12, an abnormal reset operation at power-on (that is, an error caused by an illegal operation such as a reset operation using the reset sensor 334 of the locking unit 280 or a reset operation using the reset button 291 of the door relay board 290). ) Reset operation abnormal reset processing is executed. Details will be described later.

  In step S13, it is determined whether or not at least a part of the RAM 313 is abnormal. If there is an abnormality in the RAM 313, the process proceeds to step S14, and if there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step S15. There are various methods for detecting an abnormality in the RAM 313. For example, the same information is stored in the two first storage areas and the second recording area, and after the power is turned on, the first storage area is stored. As an example, a method of comparing the stored information with the information stored in the second storage area and determining that the two are different from each other is an example.

  In step S14, RAM error processing is performed. In this RAM error processing, preparation is made to clear the storage areas of all the RAMs 313 except the used stack area, and preparation for sending an error occurrence command to the sub-control unit 400 is performed. In step S <b> 14, the CPU 310 performs the RAM error processing forcibly clearing the RAM 313 or RAM clearing due to an abnormality in the RAM 313 (except when clearing the RAM when the setting is changed). The forced RAM clear command related to the RAM clear is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, and the process proceeds to step S18 described later.

  In step S15, it is determined whether forced RAM clear is in an ON state. Specifically, the forced RAM clear is set to the ON state based on the fact that the power is turned on and the above-described reset button 291 is pressed for a long time (for example, pressed for 5 seconds). If the forced RAM clear is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S14. If the forced RAM clear is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 230 is in the ON state. When the setting key switch 230 is in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S17, and when it is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S17, the setting change button 292 provided on the door relay board 290 is operated to execute a setting value changing process described later, and the process proceeds to step S18.

  In step S18, an initial state game start process is performed. In this initial state game start processing, “setting value storage area” and “storage area excluding stack area used when clearing RAM 313” are cleared, automatic settlement and presence / absence setting are set, whether internal winning is set, A control command is transmitted to the sub control unit 400.

  In step S19, game execution processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S20, the slot machine 100 is returned to the state before the power is shut off by the return process, and a power-on command indicating the return is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 to restart the game execution process described later.

<Power-on reset operation error reset processing>
Next, the power-on reset operation abnormality reset process (step S12) in the power-on process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of reset operation abnormality reset processing executed by the CPU 310. In the present embodiment, the reset operation is a reset operation (door reset key operation) performed by inserting a key into the door key hole 140 described above, and a reset button operation by operating the reset button 291 on the door relay board 290. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  In step S30, the CPU 310 determines that the error state set in the error information (abnormality identification information) indicating the error state transmitted from the reset sensor 334 or the reset button sensor 328 is the reset operation abnormal state (due to the reset operation). It is determined whether the error state is the first state (reset operation abnormality 1) or the second state (reset operation abnormality 2).

  Specifically, the reset operation abnormality 1 is a flag indicating that a reset operation error has occurred due to a non-abnormal door reset key operation, and is information stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 313. The reset operation abnormality 2 is a flag indicating that a reset operation error has occurred due to a non-abnormal reset button operation, and is information stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 313. In step S30, it is confirmed (determined) whether either one of reset operation abnormality 1 or 2 is set in the error information. At this time, if either reset operation abnormality 1 or 2 is set in the error information, the process proceeds to step S31. If neither reset operation abnormality 1 or 2 is set, the reset operation abnormality reset processing is terminated. To do.

  In step S31, it is determined whether or not the abnormal reset invalid timer in the timer circuit 315 is greater than “0”. At this time, if the value of the abnormal reset invalid timer is larger than “0”, the reset operation abnormal reset process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the abnormal reset invalid timer is smaller than “0”, the process proceeds to step S32, and the error presence / absence information indicating whether or not an error included in the error information has occurred is generated. Set as “no abnormality” to indicate that there is nothing. The abnormal reset invalid timer is set in advance in, for example, the initial process in step S10 so that the reset operation for canceling the error state is treated as invalid when an error state is detected. It is a timer that is used. By setting this abnormal reset invalid timer in advance, when the slot machine 100 enters an error state due to an illegal act, it is impossible for the fraudulent to immediately release the error state, Can be prevented from concealing. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to find fraud.

  In step S33, the abnormality identification information of the reset operation abnormality 1 is cleared. That is, the reset operation abnormality 1 setting in the error information confirmed in step S30 is canceled (cleared).

  In step S34, the abnormality identification information of the reset operation abnormality 2 is cleared. That is, the reset operation abnormality 2 setting in the error information confirmed in step S30 is canceled (cleared).

  In step S35, the medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates is set to a non-returning state. In step S36, the medal payout device 180 is set to the driving state, and the reset operation abnormality reset process is ended.

<Setting value change processing>
Next, the setting value changing process (step S17) in the power-on process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of setting value change processing.

  In step S40, the set value (game mode) currently set is displayed on the set value display 293.

  In step S41, a predetermined storage area of the RAM 313 is initialized (RAM clear).

  In step S42, preparation for transmitting a setting change command (also referred to as a first setting change state command) for changing the setting to the sub-control unit 400 is performed.

  In step S43, a signal input from the setting change button sensor 329 is detected, and it is determined whether or not the setting change button 292 has been pressed. If the setting change button 292 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S44, and if not, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S44, the set value displayed on the set value display 293 is updated based on the set value changing operation. The setting value is updated by adding 1 to the currently set values 1 to 6 every time a pressing operation of the setting change button 292 is detected. When the set value exceeds 6, the setting value is updated to 1. Repeat the return.

  In step S45, a signal input from the start lever sensor 321 is detected to determine whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If the start lever 135 is operated, the process proceeds to step S46. If not, the process returns to step S43 to continue the process of specifying whether or not the setting value can be changed.

  In step S46, the setting value currently displayed on the setting value display 293 (the setting value changed with the changing operation and the setting value originally set without the changing operation) is stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 313. Confirm the set value.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 230 has been switched from ON to OFF. If the setting key switch 230 is turned off, the process proceeds to step S48. If not, the process of step S47 is repeated to wait for the setting key switch 230 to be turned off.

  In step S48, a setting change end command (also referred to as a first setting change end command) indicating that the setting change enable state has ended is prepared for transmission to the sub-control unit 400, and the setting change process ends. Note that the setting change end command is information (command) including information with which at least the set setting value can be grasped.

<Game execution processing>
Next, a game execution process, which is a basic control of a game executed by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300, will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game execution process.
Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300, and the processing of step S103 to step S121 is repeatedly executed unless a power interruption or the like is detected.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 310 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes a game execution process that is the main process of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 17 in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 312 in advance. .

  First, in step S103, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined. In step S107, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 317 is acquired. In step S109, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 312 is read in accordance with the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S107. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned ON. In step S111, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result.

  In step S113, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. In step S115, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step S111. Stop based on data. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117. In step S117, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the player has won the bell. In step S119, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines. In step S121, game state control processing is performed. In the game state control process, a process related to transition of each game state of normal game, BB game, RB game, and internal winning game is performed, and the game state is shifted when those start conditions and end conditions are satisfied. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

<Main timer 300 timer interrupt processing>
The main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a timer circuit 315 as a counter timer that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The part timer interrupt process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 310 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and WDT interrupts are not generated (so as not to detect processing abnormalities) periodically (this time). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, various sensors (medal insertion sensor 320, start lever sensor 321, stop button sensor 322, medal insertion button sensor 323, checkout switch sensor 324, first and second sensors) are input via the input port of the input interface 360. The detection signals of the second medal payout sensors 326a and 326b, the power supply determination circuit 327, the reset button sensor 328, the setting change button sensor 329, the door open sensor 333, the reset sensor 334, and the setting key sensor 335) are input. The RAM 313 is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor.

  In step S207, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors), and processing according to the status is performed (for example, based on the acquired interrupt statuses of the respective stop buttons 137 to 139). Stop button reception processing).

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S211, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read to monitor the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality, and if an error is detected, an error is detected. Execute the process. Furthermore, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps (for example, the game lamp 340), and the 7 segment (SEG) display 341 are set. Do.

  In step S213, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in this embodiment, and bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14. Is a command type (in this embodiment, a basic command, a start lever reception command, an effect command accompanying an effect lottery process, a rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, and an operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139. Stop button reception command, stop position information command associated with stop processing of reels 110 to 112, payout number command and payout end command associated with medal payout processing, game state command, power-on command, setting change command, setting change end command , Reset command, door opening command, error identification information (error Abnormal command 1-13 or the like based on broadcast)), bit 0 is composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  In the sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the effect control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and the command data included in the output schedule information Based on this information, the contents of the effect control can be determined. Further, the sub-control unit 400 can execute various notifications (for example, error notification) based on the information of the command data.

  Furthermore, in the command setting transmission process, when the abnormality identification information is cleared by various reset processes or power-on (for example, when the door is closed or an abnormal reset process that resets the error state is performed) Based on the transmission preparation information prepared in each process, a reset command indicating that the reset has been performed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. In each of the above-described processes, for the sake of convenience, description of the generation of transmission preparation information at the stage before transmission is omitted with respect to the information transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S215, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 313 is stored in an information collecting device 550 (see FIG. 5) separate from the slot machine 100 via the motor drive board 300b and the external concentrated terminal board 248 of the sub-control unit 400. 6) to the information receiving terminal board 550a and the like.

  In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. When the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the game execution process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S221, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery when the power supply is restored is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 313, and the input / output port is initialized. Then, the process returns to the game execution process shown in FIG.

<Command>
Here, the various commands described above, in particular, the power-on command, the setting change command, the setting change end command, the reset command, the door opening command, and the abnormal commands 1 to 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a command table showing a part of command types in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 sets a power-on command, a setting change command, a setting change end command, a reset command, a door opening command, and abnormal commands 1 to 13. The In response to these various commands, a game lamp 340 (more specifically, a winning line display lamp 120, a game start lamp 121, a re-game lamp 122, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertable lamp 124, a reel panel lamp 128, Game medal insertion lamp 129) and various lamps such as upper lamp 150, side lamp 151, center lamp 152, waist lamp 153, lower lamp 154, reel panel lamp 128, title lamp 164, payout lamp 156 (hereinafter referred to as these) Lighting in general (referred to as lamps), sound output by the speaker 483, liquid crystal display device 157 and / or 7 segment (SEG) display 341 (specifically, the stored number display 125, game information display 126, payout number) Image display by display 127) It is controlled. In addition, although the image display by the liquid crystal display device 157 will be described in detail here, the image display by the 7SEG display 341 may be used together, or the image display of only the 7SEG display 341 can be used.

  Specifically, for example, a power-on command is a command indicating that the power has been turned on, and the sub-control unit 400 is turned on for all lamps (for a period of 3000 ms), and a voice indicating that the power has been turned on is 1 The content is to execute the output of the demonstration video on the liquid crystal display device 157.

  The setting change command is a command indicating that the setting has been changed. The sub-control unit 400 blinks the lamp at a medium speed (continues until the next power interruption) and outputs a voice indicating that the setting is being changed. The content is to execute the output once and the video display of “setting change” in the liquid crystal display device 157.

  The setting change end command is a command indicating that the setting change has ended. The sub-control unit 400 is lit all the lamps (for a period of 3000 ms), and once outputs a sound “setting changed”. The display device 157 displays the demonstration video.

  The reset command is a command indicating that it has been reset, the lamps are turned on by default effect (continues until the power is cut off), and a sound of “Reset” is output once to the sub-control unit 400. The default image display in 157 is executed. At this time, the default effect lighting is a normal effect during normal game, and a default effect during BB when it is BB.

  The door opening command is a command indicating that the front door 102 is opened, and the sub-control unit 400 is lit all the lamps (continues until the power is cut off), and a voice indicating that the door is open is displayed. The content is such that the video output of “door open” in the liquid crystal display device 157 is executed twice.

  Abnormal commands 1 to 4 are commands indicating medal insertion abnormalities 1 to 4, respectively. The sub-control unit 400 is turned on at a high speed (continues until power interruption), and the sound of “Illegal insertion” is cut off. The content is such that the continuous output and video display of “illegal throwing error 1” to “illegal throwing error 4” on the liquid crystal display device 157 are executed.

  The abnormality command 5 is a command indicating the medal payout abnormality 1, and the sub-control unit 400 is lit all the lamps (continues until power interruption), and continuously outputs BGM (Back Ground Music) for abnormal times until power interruption. This is the content for executing the video display of “payout abnormality 1” on the liquid crystal display device 157.

  Abnormal commands 6 and 7 are commands indicating the medal payout abnormalities 2 and 3, respectively, and the sub-control unit 400 is turned on at a high speed (continues until power interruption), and the sound of “illegal payout” is interrupted. The content is such that the continuous output and video display of “illegal payout abnormality 1” and “illegal payout abnormality 2” on the liquid crystal display device 157 are executed.

  The abnormal command 8 is a command indicating an overflow abnormality, and the sub-control unit 400 is fully lit (continues until the power is cut off), the BGM for abnormal times is continuously output until the power is cut off, and the “overflow” in the liquid crystal display device 157 is displayed. The content is to execute the video display of “abnormal”.

  Abnormal commands 9 and 10 are commands indicating reset operation abnormalities 1 and 2, respectively, and the sub-control unit 400 is lit with lamps at high speed (continues until power interruption) and a voice indicating that “the reset operation is abnormal”. This is a content that causes the output to be continued until the disconnection and the video display of “reset operation abnormality 1” to “reset operation abnormality 2” on the liquid crystal display device 157 is executed.

  Abnormal commands 11 and 12 are commands indicating an RWM failure and a display abnormality, respectively, to the sub-control unit 400, all lamps are lit (continue until power interruption), BGM for abnormality is continuously output until power interruption, liquid crystal The display device 157 is configured to execute video display of “payout abnormality 2” and “payout abnormality 3”.

  The abnormal command 13 is a command indicating the stop, and the sub-control unit 400 is turned on all the lamps (continues until the power is cut off), and a voice message indicating “It is stopped” is continuously output until the power is cut off. The content is to execute the video display of “stopping”.

<Device monitoring processing>
Next, the device monitoring process (step S211) in the main control unit timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of device monitoring processing.

  In step S50, an abnormal reset process described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S51. In step S51, a reset operation monitoring process described later is performed.

  In step S52, a door opening monitoring process described later is performed. In step S53, a medal insertion monitoring process, which will be described later, is performed, and the process proceeds to step S54 where a medal payout monitoring process is performed.

  In step S55, other devices (for example, a game lamp 343 as an effect device necessary for the effect, an upper lamp 150, a side lamp 151, a center lamp 152, a waist lamp 153, a lower lamp 154, a speaker 483, a liquid crystal display device 157, etc. ) Execute other device monitoring processing. In the other device monitoring process, as in the device monitoring process (step S211) in the main control unit timer interrupt process, first, the signal states of various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 in the main control unit timer interrupt process Is read out, and the presence or absence of an error relating to a medal insertion abnormality or a medal payout abnormality is monitored. If an error is detected, error processing is executed. Furthermore, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps (for example, the game lamp 340), and the 7 segment (SEG) display 341 are set. Do.

<Abnormal reset processing>
Next, the abnormal reset process (step S50) in the device monitoring process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of the abnormal reset process.

  In step S60, based on the detection result of the door open sensor 333 as the door open sensor, it is determined whether or not the front door 102 is in an open state (that is, the door is open). At this time, if the door open sensor 333 is H (ON) indicating an open state, the process proceeds to step S61. On the other hand, if the door open sensor 333 is L (OFF) indicating the closed state, the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S61, it is determined whether or not there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection of the door open sensor 333. When the door open sensor 333 detects that there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state, the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if there is no switching from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection by the door open sensor 333, the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, based on the detection result of the door open sensor 333, an error (abnormality) related to the information door opening (that is, indicating “door open”) in the abnormality identification information as error information is cleared.

  In step S63, a medal insertion abnormality reset process, which will be described later, is performed. In step S64, a medal payout abnormality reset process, which will be described later, is performed. In step S65, a reset operation abnormality reset process, which will be described later.

  In step S66, other (for example, an abnormal state that is not an error due to fraud such as a medal payout abnormality 1, an overflow abnormality, a display abnormality, an abnormality due to stopping, etc.) is performed. These medal payout abnormality 1, overflow abnormality, display abnormality, and abnormalities due to stopping, as shown in FIG. 22, are reset sensors corresponding respectively by door reset key operation, reset button 291 operation, and setting change button 292 operation. The error state is reset (released) by switching from “OFF” to “ON” of the reset button sensor 328 and the setting change button sensor 329.

<Medal insertion abnormality reset processing>
Next, the medal insertion abnormality reset process (step S63) in the above-described abnormality reset process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of medal insertion abnormality reset processing.

  In step S70, based on the abnormality identification signal as error information, it is determined whether or not the medal insertion is abnormal. That is, it is confirmed whether or not a command indicating the occurrence of medal insertion abnormalities 1 to 4 exists in the abnormality identification signal. If a medal insertion abnormality is detected at this time, the process proceeds to step S71. On the other hand, if no medal insertion abnormality is detected, the medal insertion abnormality reset process is terminated.

  In step S71, it is determined whether or not the abnormal reset invalid timer in the timer circuit 315 is greater than “0”. At this time, if the value of the abnormal reset invalid timer is larger than “0”, the medal insertion abnormality reset processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the abnormal reset invalid timer is smaller than “0”, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In step S72, it is determined whether or not there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection of the reset button sensor 328. When the reset button sensor 328 detects that there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state, the process proceeds to step S73. On the other hand, if the reset button sensor 328 does not switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state, the medal insertion abnormality reset process is terminated.

  In step S73, the abnormality presence / absence information indicating whether or not an error included in the abnormality identification information has occurred is set as “no abnormality” indicating that no error has occurred.

  In step S74, the setting of the abnormality identification information in the medal insertion abnormalities 1 to 4 is cleared. That is, the setting of medal insertion abnormalities 1 to 4 in the abnormality identification information confirmed in step S70 is canceled (cleared).

  In step S75, the medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates is set to a non-returning state.

  In step S76, the medal payout device 180 is set to the driving state, and this medal insertion abnormality reset process is ended.

<Medal payout abnormality reset processing>
Next, the medal payout abnormality reset process (step S64) in the above-described abnormality reset process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the medal payout abnormality reset process.

  In step S80, based on the abnormality identification signal as error information, it is determined whether or not the medal payout is abnormal. That is, it is confirmed whether or not a command indicating occurrence of the medal payout abnormalities 1 to 3 exists in the abnormality identification signal. If a medal payout abnormality is detected at this time, the process proceeds to step S81. On the other hand, if no medal payout abnormality is detected, the medal payout abnormality reset process is terminated.

  In step S81, it is determined whether or not the abnormal reset invalid timer in the timer circuit 315 is greater than “0”. At this time, if the value of the abnormal reset invalid timer is larger than “0”, the medal payout abnormal reset process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the abnormal reset invalid timer is smaller than “0”, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S <b> 82, it is determined whether or not there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection of the reset button sensor 328. If the reset button sensor 328 detects that the “OFF” state is switched to the “ON” state, the process proceeds to step S83. On the other hand, when the reset button sensor 328 detects that there is no switching from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state, the process proceeds to step S84.

  In step S83, abnormality presence / absence information indicating whether or not an error included in the abnormality identification information has occurred is set as “no abnormality” indicating that no error has occurred.

  In step S85, the setting of the abnormality identification information in the medal payout abnormalities 1 to 3 is cleared. That is, the setting of the medal payout abnormalities 1 to 3 in the abnormality identification information confirmed in step S80 is canceled (cleared).

  In step S86, the medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates is set to a non-return state.

  In step S87, the medal payout device 180 is set to the driving state, and this medal payout abnormality reset process is ended.

  On the other hand, in step S84, it is determined whether or not the medal payout abnormality 1 is in progress based on the abnormality identification signal. That is, it is confirmed whether or not a command indicating the occurrence of the medal payout abnormality 1 among the medal payout abnormalities 1 to 3 exists in the abnormality identification signal. If medal payout abnormality 1 is detected at this time, the process proceeds to step S88. On the other hand, if the medal payout abnormality 1 is not detected, the medal payout abnormality reset process is terminated.

  In step S88, it is determined whether or not there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection of the reset sensor 334. When the reset sensor 334 detects that there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state, the process proceeds to step S83. On the other hand, if the reset sensor 334 detects that there is no switching from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state, the medal payout abnormality reset processing is terminated.

<Reset operation error reset processing>
Next, the reset operation abnormality reset process (step S65) in the above-described abnormality reset process will be described with reference to FIG. Here, a reset operation abnormality reset process in a normal game different from the reset operation abnormality reset process (see FIG. 15) executed by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 when the power is turned on will be described. Therefore, in the following description, the reset operation refers to a reset operation (door reset key operation) performed by inserting a key into the door key hole 140 described above. This is because it is usually impossible to operate the reset button 291 on the door relay board 290 during the game (that is, normally, the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is opened and the reset button 291 is operated during the game). Is not possible). This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of reset operation abnormality reset processing during normal gaming. Further, the definition related to the reset operation is not limited to this as in the above-described process at the time of power-on.

  In step S90, whether or not reset operation abnormality 1 is set is confirmed (determined), and when reset operation abnormality 1 is set in the error information (that is, the error type is specified as reset operation abnormality 1). In step S91, if the reset operation abnormality 1 is not set, the reset operation abnormality reset process is terminated.

  In step S91, it is determined whether or not the abnormal reset invalid timer in the timer circuit 315 is greater than “0”. At this time, if the value of the abnormal reset invalid timer is larger than “0”, the reset operation abnormal reset process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the abnormal reset invalid timer is smaller than “0”, the process proceeds to step S92.

  In step S92, it is determined whether or not there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection of the reset button sensor 328. If there is no switching from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection of the reset button sensor 328, the reset operation abnormality reset processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the reset button sensor 328 detects that there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state, the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S93, abnormality presence / absence information indicating whether or not an error included in the error information has occurred is set as “no abnormality” indicating that no error has occurred.

  In step S94, the abnormality identification information of the reset operation abnormality 1 is cleared. That is, the reset operation abnormality 1 setting in the error information confirmed in step S90 is canceled (cleared).

  In step S95, the medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates is set to a non-returning state. In step S96, the medal payout device 180 is set to the driving state, and the reset operation abnormality reset process is ended.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a reset operation error (reset operation error 1) caused by a non-abnormal door reset key operation is caused by an operation by the reset button 291 and power-on again (once power is turned off once). It is possible to reset (cancel) by performing both.

<Reset operation monitoring process>
Next, the reset operation monitoring process (step S51) in the device monitoring process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reset operation monitoring process.

  In step S600, whether or not “abnormal” indicating that an error has occurred is set in the abnormality presence / absence information indicating whether or not an error included in the abnormality identification information as error information has occurred. to decide. At this time, if “abnormal” is not set as the abnormality presence / absence information, the process proceeds to step S601. If “abnormal” is set, the reset operation monitoring process is terminated. In addition, since it is handled as non-abnormal when the door is opened, if a reset operation is performed while the door is open without any other abnormality, it is erroneously recognized as a reset operation abnormality.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the setting change button 292 is operated on the door relay board 290 or the setting is changed due to the setting key switch 230 being operated by the setting key. At this time, if the setting change button sensor 329 or the setting key sensor 335 cannot obtain a detection result indicating that the setting is being changed, the process proceeds to step S602. On the other hand, when the detection result indicating that the setting is being changed is obtained, the reset operation monitoring process is terminated. Here, since the setting change state is given first priority, the reset operation is not monitored if the setting is being changed. Thereby, the notification during the setting change is not overwritten by the notification of the reset operation abnormality.

  In step S602, it is determined whether or not there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection of the reset sensor 334. If there is no switching from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection by the reset sensor 334, the process proceeds to step S604. On the other hand, if there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection of the reset sensor 334, the process proceeds to step S603.

  In step S <b> 603, “reset operation abnormality 1” information indicating that a reset operation abnormality 1 has occurred is set in the abnormality identification information. The error state of the reset operation abnormality 1 is detected by performing a door reset key operation during non-abnormality, and in this case, the progress of the game is disabled. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the error state of the reset operation abnormality 1 can be cleared (released) by a reset operation by the reset button 291 or a reset operation by turning on the power again after 6 seconds have elapsed from the occurrence of the error.

  In step S604, it is determined whether or not there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection of the reset button sensor 328. If the reset button sensor 328 detects that there is no switching from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state, the process proceeds to step S606. On the other hand, when the reset button sensor 328 detects that there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S605, “reset operation abnormality 2 exists” information indicating that a reset operation abnormality 2 has occurred is set in the abnormality identification information. The error state of the reset operation abnormality 2 is detected by operating the reset button 291 during a non-abnormality. In this case, the progress of the game is disabled. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the error state of the reset operation abnormality 2 can be cleared (cancelled) by a reset operation by turning on the power again after 6 seconds have elapsed from the occurrence of the error.

  In step S606, an abnormal reset invalid timer in the timer circuit 315 is set. In the case of this embodiment, the abnormal reset invalid timer can be arbitrarily set, but is preferably set to about 6 seconds. Therefore, after the abnormal reset invalid timer is set, the cancellation of the error state is invalid until a set time (here, 6 seconds) elapses.

  In step S607, abnormality presence / absence information indicating whether or not an error included in the error information has occurred is set as “abnormal” indicating that an error has occurred.

  In step S608, the medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates is set to the return state. In step S609, the medal payout device 180 is set to the drive stop state, and the reset operation monitoring process is ended.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a reset operation error (reset operation error 1) caused by a non-abnormal door reset key operation is caused by an operation by the reset button 291 and power-on again (once power is turned off once). Input) and all the setting changes are not allowed to be reset (released). In addition, a reset operation error (reset operation error 2) caused by a non-abnormal reset button 291 operation is reset if both power-on (power-on after power-off once) and setting change are not performed. (Cancellation) cannot be done.

<Door open monitoring process>
Next, the door opening monitoring process (step S52) in the device monitoring process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of a door opening monitoring process.

  In step S700, it is determined whether or not there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state in the detection of the door open sensor 333 as the door open sensor. If the door open sensor 333 detects that there is no switching from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state, the door opening monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, when the door open sensor 333 detects that there is a switch from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state, the process proceeds to step S701. Note that the door opening act of opening the front door 102 is not detected as an error that disables the progress of the game. Therefore, in this door opening monitoring process, setting of abnormality presence / absence information is omitted.

  In step S701, the door opening command based on the detection result of the door open sensor 333 includes any error information of a detection result indicating an error due to fraud, a detection result indicating occurrence of an abnormality such as a failure, or a detection result indicating a setting change. It is determined whether or not is included. If the error information is included in the door opening command, the door opening monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if the error information is not included, the process proceeds to step S702. Note that if an unauthorized abnormality, abnormality, or setting change that has a higher priority than the door opening has already occurred, the door opening state is ignored and is not subject to monitoring. This is because it is considered that the monitoring of fraudulent abnormality, abnormality, and setting abnormality is disturbed by the door being opened. However, in the case where the door is opened when the abnormal abnormality that has occurred is terminated, the door open sensor 333 detects that the “OFF” state is switched to the “ON” state. Since it has been held, the door opening notification that informs the door opening is started (the setting change involves the clearing process of the RAM 313, so the door opening notification that informs the door opening starts. Absent).

  In step S702, based on the determination result in step S701 (that is, the door opening command confirmed in step S701), information indicating “door open” is set in the abnormality identification information.

<Medal insertion monitoring process>
Next, the medal insertion monitoring process (step S53) in the device monitoring process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of medal insertion monitoring processing.

  In step S800, it is determined whether the abnormality is abnormal or the setting is being changed. That is, here, it is confirmed whether an error due to an illegal act has already occurred or whether a setting change has occurred. As a result, an error due to an illegal act already performed or a notification regarding a setting change is not overwritten. If the fraud is abnormal or the setting is being changed, the medal insertion monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is neither an illegal abnormality nor a setting change, the process proceeds to step S801.

  In step S801, each medal insertion abnormality is determined. That is, here, it is individually determined which of the medal insertion abnormalities 1 to 4 corresponds to the result detected in step S800.

  In step S802, based on the determination in step S801, it is determined whether or not a medal insertion abnormality (specifically, any one of medal insertion abnormalities 1 to 4) has occurred. At this time, if any one of the medal insertion abnormalities 1 to 4 has occurred, the process proceeds to step S803. If none of the medal insertion abnormalities 1 to 4 has occurred, the medal insertion monitoring process is terminated.

  In step S803, an abnormal reset invalid timer in the timer circuit 315 is set. In the case of this embodiment, the abnormal reset invalid timer can be arbitrarily set, but is preferably set to about 6 seconds. Therefore, after the abnormal reset invalid timer is set, the cancellation of the error state is invalid until a set time (here, 6 seconds) elapses.

  In step S804, abnormality presence / absence information indicating whether or not an error included in the error information has occurred is set as “abnormal” indicating that an error has occurred. When the abnormality presence / absence information includes “abnormal”, the process waits at a predetermined process step (step in which no problem occurs) in each process of the main loop, and the progress of the game is disabled.

  In step S805, abnormality identification information corresponding to the medal insertion abnormality is set. That is, it is set in an identifiable form that the error relating to medal insertion detected in step S802 as abnormality identification information is one of medal insertion abnormalities 1 to 4.

  In step S806, the medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates is set to the return state. In step S807, the medal payout device 180 is set to a driving stop state, and this medal insertion monitoring process is ended.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the medal insertion abnormality 1 that occurs when the inserted medal stays (for example, 1.001 seconds or longer), and the inserted medal passes through the first sensor unit 175 normally. Of the two sets of light receiving element 175a and issuing element 175b, first light receiving element 175c and issuing element 175d in the first sensor unit 175 in a state where the medal blocker by the medal selector 170 is returned. In the case where any one of the medals is inserted “ON”, the medal insertion abnormality 3, the second sensor unit 176 is “ON” after the medal has passed normally, and the five medals have passed normally thereafter. All medal insertion anomalies 4 that occur when no medal is detected by the second sensor unit 176 are And operation by Ttobotan 291, so that it can not be reset (cleared) to be carried out both with the setting change.

<Medal payout monitoring process>
Next, the medal payout monitoring process (step S54) in the above-described device monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the medal payout monitoring process.

  In step S900, it is determined whether a fraudulent abnormality is occurring or a setting is being changed. That is, here, it is confirmed whether an error due to an illegal act has already occurred or whether a setting change has occurred. As a result, an error due to an illegal act already performed or a notification regarding a setting change is not overwritten. If the fraud is abnormal or the setting is being changed, the medal payout monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is neither an illegal abnormality nor a setting change, the process proceeds to step S901.

  In step S901, determination of each medal insertion abnormality is executed. That is, here, it is individually determined which of the medal payout abnormalities 1 to 3 corresponds to the result detected in step S900.

  In step S902, based on the determination in step S901, it is determined whether or not a medal payout abnormality (specifically, any one of medal payout abnormalities 1 to 3) has occurred. At this time, if any one of the medal payout abnormalities 1 to 3 has occurred, the process proceeds to step S903. If none of the medal payout abnormalities 1 to 3 has occurred, the medal payout monitoring process is terminated.

  In step S903, it is determined whether or not the medal payout error detected in the preceding step S902 is medal payout abnormality 1 (that is, the type of fraud abnormality is specified as medal payout abnormality 1). At this time, if a positive result of medal payout abnormality 1 is obtained, the process proceeds to step S905, and if a negative result other than medal payout abnormality 1 is obtained, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, an abnormal reset invalid timer in the timer circuit 315 is set. In the case of this embodiment, the abnormal reset invalid timer can be arbitrarily set, but is preferably set to about 6 seconds. Therefore, after the abnormal reset invalid timer is set, the cancellation of the error state is invalid until a set time (here, 6 seconds) elapses.

  In step S905, abnormality presence / absence information indicating whether or not an error included in the error information has occurred is set as “abnormal” indicating that an error has occurred. When the abnormality presence / absence information includes “abnormal”, the process waits at a predetermined process step (step in which no problem occurs) in each process of the main loop, and the progress of the game is disabled.

  In step S906, abnormality identification information corresponding to the medal payout abnormality is set. That is, the abnormality identification information is set in a form in which it can be identified that the error related to medal payout detected in step S902 is any one of the medal payout abnormalities 1 to 3.

  In step S907, the medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates is set to the return state. In step S908, the medal payout device 180 is set to a driving stop state, and this medal insertion monitoring process is ended.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the medal payout abnormality 1 that occurs when the medal payout device 180 is not driven for a predetermined time when the medal payout device 180 is driven is the door reset key operation, the operation by the reset button 291, and the setting change. It is impossible to reset (cancel) without performing the operation of. Further, any one of the first and second medal payout sensors 326a and 326b other than the medal payout abnormality 2 caused by the medal staying during the driving of the medal payout device 180 and during the payout from the medal payout device 180. Is turned ON, or the medal payout abnormality 3 that occurs when the medal payout device 180 is removed is reset (cancelled) unless both the operation by the reset button 291 and the setting change are performed. ) Can not be.

<External signal setting process>
Next, the external signal setting process (step S215) in the main controller timer interrupt process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of external signal setting processing.

  In step S1000, a security signal setting process described later is executed. That is, the game information stored in the RAM 313 is received by the information collecting device 550 (see FIG. 6) separate from the slot machine 100 via the motor drive board 300b and the external concentrated terminal board 248 of the sub-control unit 400. Various settings for outputting to the terminal board 550a and the like are performed. For example, error information related to medal insertion detected by the medal insertion sensor 320 (medal insertion errors 1 to 4), error information related to medal payout detected by the first and second medal payout sensors 326a and 326b (medal payout abnormality 1). 3), error information regarding door opening detected by the door open sensor 333, error information regarding door reset key operation detected by the reset sensor 334 (reset operation error 1), reset button 291 detected by the reset button sensor 328 On the basis of error information (reset operation error 2) relating to the operation, setting change information detected by the setting change button sensor 329, setting change information detected by the setting key sensor 335, and the like. signal" , A security comprising seven types of signals: “door reset signal”, “reset button signal”, “input error signal”, “payout error signal”, and “power signal (preliminary signal)” Set the signal (external signal 5).

  In step S1001, other external signal setting processing is executed. Here, an external signal other than a security signal, that is, a “medal insertion signal” relating to the number of inserted medals, a “medal payout signal” relating to the number of paid out medals, a game state (ie, RB (including RB in BB)) , BB1, BB2, and “external signals 1 to 4” related to RB (excluding RB in BB) are set.

  In step S1002, various data (“medal insertion signal”, “medal payout signal”, “external signals 1 to 4”, “security signal (external signal 5)”) prepared in the output port are transmitted via the external concentration terminal board 248. Then, the data is output to an external device connected to the slot machine 100 (for example, a hall computer in a game store).

<Security signal setting processing>
Next, the security signal setting process (step S1000) in the external signal setting process described above will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of security signal setting processing.

  In step S1100, it is determined whether a fraudulent abnormality (that is, any one of medal insertion abnormalities 1 to 4, medal payout abnormality 2, 3 or reset operation abnormality 1, 2) has occurred. If it occurs, the process proceeds to step S1101. At this time, if the occurrence of an illegal abnormality is not recognized, the process proceeds to step S1102.

  In step S1101, the fraud detection flag is set to “ON”. That is, it recognizes that an error due to an illegal act has occurred in the slot machine 100, and prepares for the notification of the illegal abnormality.

  In step S1102, based on the fraud detection flag set to “ON” in step S1101 in the preceding stage, the type of fraud is that of door opening, setting change, or fraud. It is judged whether it corresponds to either. In other words, there is a possibility that this action is erroneously recognized as a reset operation abnormality by performing a reset operation in a state where there is no other abnormality while the door is treated as non-abnormal. The purpose is to identify what is caused by the illegal abnormality having the detection flag set to “ON” in step S1101. If it is determined that the type of fraudulent abnormality detected is due to any one of door opening, setting change, and fraud, the process proceeds to step S1103. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not the security signal (external signal 5) is being output based on the illegal abnormality found in step S1102. If the security signal is being output, the process proceeds to step S1105, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1104.

  In step S1104, 30 seconds is set for the timer circuit 315 as a security signal output holding timer for holding (continuing) the security signal output state, and the security signal output time is held for 30 seconds from the start of output. Set as follows. At this time, if the setting of the time for the security signal output holding timer is a process for updating the timer, if the setting value of the timer holding the output of the security signal is larger than “0”, “1” is subtracted. To.

  In step S1105, the security signal output is set to “OFF”, that is, the security signal output is stopped. As a result, the output of the security signal being output is stopped. Further, the output of the security signal before output is postponed.

  In step S1106, based on the fraud detection flag set to “ON” in step S1101, the type of fraud is one of door opening, setting change, or fraud. It is judged again whether it corresponds to. That is, in step S1106, as in step S1102, by identifying what is caused by the unauthorized abnormality having the detection flag set to “ON” in the preceding step S1101, the detected unauthorized abnormality is caused by erroneous recognition. The purpose is to determine whether or not. If the detected irregularity is found to be caused by any one of door opening, setting change, and fraud, the process proceeds to step S1107. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the set value of the security signal output holding timer that holds the output of the security signal is greater than “0”. If larger, the process proceeds to step S1109. On the other hand, if the set value of the timer holding the output of the security signal is smaller than “0”, the process proceeds to step S1108.

  In step S1108, it is determined whether or not the fraud detection flag is set to “ON”. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1109, and if not set, the process proceeds to step S1110.

  In step S1109, based on the fact that the fraud detection flag is set to “ON” in step S1108, the security signal output is set to “ON”, that is, preparation for starting output of the security signal is started. I do.

  In step S1110, the security signal prepared for output in step S1109 is output to the output port.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when an abnormality due to fraud (unauthorized abnormality) occurs, the output of the security signal (external signal 5) (that is, notification indicating the occurrence of the unauthorized abnormality) is started from the occurrence of the unauthorized abnormality. In addition, the security signal output continues after the operation to reset the fraudulent abnormality, and the security signal output is stopped by turning on the power again after power interruption. However, if the power is turned on again within 30 seconds after the power interruption, the output of the security signal is stopped 30 seconds after the first illegal abnormality occurs.

  When the door is in an open state indicating that the front door 102 is open (including a case where the setting is changed after the door is opened), a security signal is output from the door open, and a security signal is output 30 seconds after the output. Stop automatically.

  Further, when the setting change operation is performed without opening the door (that is, when the door open sensor 333 is tampered with (tampered)), a security signal is output from the start of the setting change operation, and from the output The security signal output is automatically stopped after 30 seconds.

  This is because the operation of opening the door and changing the setting is frequently performed by the store clerk at the amusement store, so that the output of the security signal is automatically stopped after 30 seconds in order to prevent false alarms. doing. In addition, although the output of the security signal for notifying the abnormalities is continued until the power is cut off, the output of the continued security signal is automatically stopped within 30 seconds from the output. ) Cannot be canceled.

  Therefore, when an error state occurs due to fraud, it is necessary to perform a resetting operation or power-on (power interruption) in order to restore the error state to the normal state (clear the error state). Since the initial process is indispensable when the power is turned on again, it takes time to start the system in the slot machine 100. For this reason, since it is troublesome for a fraudulent person to perform the fraudulent act, it is possible to achieve a special effect that can prevent such a fraudulent act.

<Sub-control unit 400 main process>
The process of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 410 of the sub-control unit 400. FIG. 32B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the sub control unit 400. FIG. 32C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 32A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization process, initialization of the input / output ports, initialization of the storage area in the RAM 413, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable. In step S307, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 410 of the sub control unit 400 determines whether or not a command is received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S307, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, when the above power-on command is received from the main control unit 300, all lamps are turned on, a sound output “Power is turned on” is output from the speaker 483, and a demonstration video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. When the door opening command is received from the main control unit 300, all the lamps are turned on (continue until the power is cut off), the speaker 483 indicates that the door is open, and the liquid crystal display device The video display of “door open” in 157 is executed.

  Further, in this process, for example, the process of reading the production data from the ROM 412 is performed, and when the production data needs to be updated, the production data is updated. That is, based on the command from the main control unit 300, This includes overwriting production data. In the normal effect, when the CPU 410 receives each command of setting change, abnormality, and illegal abnormality (including reset operation abnormality) from the main control unit 300, the CPU 410 executes the normal effect by switching to the notification effect corresponding to each command. On the main control unit 300 side, the settings change, fraudulent abnormality, abnormality, and normal effects are set to lower the hierarchy in order, and are set to the lower level during the execution of the effects set higher. Even if an effect is generated, the command is not transmitted and is ignored without switching to the newly generated lower effect, so that the higher effect is not overwritten by the lower effect. However, only the reset notification effect is an exception.

  In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 480 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 480.

  In step S313, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, various lamps (upper lamp 150, side lamp 151, center lamp 152, waist lamp 153, lower lamp 154, reel panel lamp 128, title lamp 164, payout exit lamp 156, etc.) are included in the effect data read out in step S309. If there is an instruction to output, the instruction is output via the output interface 470 and the demultiplexer 419.

  In step S315, based on the processing result in step S309, a setting for transmitting a control command to the information collection device 550 (see FIG. 6) as an external device connected to the slot machine 100, the door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490, or the like. The information output process is performed. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the information collecting device 550 in the effect data read out in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303. Also, if the effect data read out in step S309 includes a control command (for example, an error notification command for notifying an error state) to be transmitted to the door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490, this control command is output. The setting is made and the process returns to step S303.

<Sub-control unit 400 command reception interrupt processing>
Next, the command reception interrupt process of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the sub control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 413 as an unprocessed command.

<Sub-control unit 400 timer interrupt processing>
Next, the sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 410 of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt processing is triggered by this timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle. Run with.

  In step S501, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 413 described in step S303 in the sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 32A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503, transmission of a control command to the information collection device 550 (see FIG. 6) set in step S315, update processing of a random number for production, and the like are performed.

<About various signal outputs>
Here, the signal output at the time of various abnormalities described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 40.

<About medal insertion abnormality 2>
Hereinafter, the above-described medal insertion abnormality 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a time chart for explaining the medal insertion abnormality 2, and (a) is a time chart showing the output of the medal insertion sensor in a normal state. (B) is a time chart which shows the output of the medal insertion sensor at the time of abnormality.

  In the slot machine 100, when the medal M inserted from the medal insertion slot 141 is a normal medal M, the medal selector provided on the upstream side in the direction in which the medal M passes as shown in FIG. The first sensor unit 175a, 175b in 170 detects the medal M (switches from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state), and then the first sensor provided on the downstream side in the direction in which the medal M passes. In the units 175c and 175d, the medal M is detected (switched from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state). Therefore, the waveform output from the upstream first sensor units 175a and 175b and the waveform output from the downstream first sensor units 175c and 175d are substantially the same shape, but the upstream The first sensor units 175a and 175b on the side and the first sensor units 175c and 175d on the downstream side are shifted according to their arrangement positions (the rising edges of the waveforms of the first sensor units 175c and 175d). (Deviation and deviation of falling edge) are reflected.

  On the other hand, in the case where the inserted medal M is an illegal medal M, or in the case of an illegal act in which the medal selector 170 illegally counts the insertion of the medal M using an illegal instrument, as shown in FIG. As described above, the deviation between the waveform output from the first sensor units 175a and 175b and the waveform output from the first sensor units 175c and 175d appears differently from the deviation during normal operation. Specifically, as an example, the position where the waveform of the first sensor units 175a and 175b switches from the “ON” state to the “OFF” state, and the waveform of the first sensor units 175c and 175d are “ON”. The positions (the falling edges of the waveforms of the first sensor units 175c and 175d) at which the state is switched to the “OFF” state coincide with each other. For this reason, the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 determines that an error in inserting the medal M (medal insertion abnormality 2) has occurred.

  In this case, the error state of the medal insertion abnormality 2 cannot be reset (released) unless both the operation by the reset button 291 and the setting change are performed.

  The determination of the medal insertion abnormality 2 is not limited to this. In short, the inserted medal M does not normally pass through the first sensor units 175a and 175b and the first sensor units 175c and 175d. As long as it is a thing, the signal waveform in 1st sensor unit 175c, 175d is detected ranging over two signal waveforms in 1st sensor unit 175a, 175b, for example, or 1st sensor unit 175c. Various other detection results can be widely applied, for example, the signal waveform at 175d is detected before the signal waveform at the first sensor units 175a and 175b.

<About medal insertion abnormality 4>
Next, the above-described medal insertion abnormality 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a time chart for explaining the medal insertion abnormality 4. FIG. 34A is a time chart showing the output of the medal insertion sensor at the normal time. (B) is a time chart which shows the output of the medal insertion sensor at the time of abnormality.

  In the slot machine 100, as in the case of the medal insertion abnormality 2, the medal M inserted from the medal insertion slot 141 is provided on the upstream side in the direction in which the medal M passes when the medal M is normal and is a proper medal M. After the medal M is detected by the first sensor units 175a and 175b in the medal selector 170, the medal M is detected by the first sensor units 175c and 175d provided on the downstream side in the direction in which the medal M passes. Thereafter, the medal M is detected by the second sensor units 176a and 176b provided in the passage 171 in the medal selector 170 further downstream.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the waveforms output from the upstream first sensor units 175a and 175b and the waveforms output from the downstream first sensor units 175c and 175d are: Although the waveforms have substantially the same shape, the first sensor units 175a and 175b on the upstream side and the first sensor units 175c and 175d on the downstream side are reflected in accordance with the respective arrangement positions. . Further, the waveform output from the second sensor units 176a and 176b on the further downstream side is the same waveform as the waveforms of the two sensor units 175a, 175b and 175c and 175d, but the arrangement position is further downstream. Because it becomes a side, the corresponding shear appears.

  Specifically, in such a normal time, after the appropriate medal M passes through the second sensor units 176a and 176b (in other words, in the first sensor units 175a, 175b and 175c and 175d, The normal passage is detected, and the waveform of the first sensor units 175c and 175d is switched from the “ON” state to the “OFF” state, and then the normal passage of the medal M is performed in the second sensor units 176a and 176b. (When the waveform of the signal representing the detection of the signal is switched from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state), when the five medals M normally pass through the first sensor units 175a, 175b and 175c, 175d ( That is, the waveform of the downstream first sensor units 175c and 175d changes from “ON” to “O”. At the time) it has been switched to the state of the F ", the second sensor unit 176a, in 176b, a signal representing the passage of four medals M are detected.

  On the other hand, in the case where the inserted medal M is an illegal medal M, or in the case of an illegal act in which the medal selector 170 illegally counts the insertion of the medal M using an illegal instrument, as shown in FIG. Thus, unlike the normal time, the rising of the signal representing the normal passage of the medal M is detected in the second sensor units 176a and 176b (the waveforms in the second sensor units 176a and 176b are “OFF”). When the first sensor units 175a, 175b, 175c, and 175d have successfully passed five medals M (that is, the downstream first sensor unit 175c). 175d) when the waveform changes from “ON” to “OFF”. 176a, a signal representative of the passage of the medal M in 176b is not detected. For this reason, the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 determines that an error in inserting the medal M (medal insertion abnormality 4) has occurred.

  In this case, the error state of the medal insertion abnormality 4 cannot be reset (released) unless both the operation by the reset button 291 and the setting change are performed.

<About medal payout abnormality 2>
Next, the above-described medal payout abnormality 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a time chart for explaining the medal payout abnormality 2, and FIG. 35A is a time chart showing the output of the medal payout input sensor at the normal time. (B) is a time chart showing the output of the medal payout sensor at the time of abnormality.

  In the slot machine 100, when the payout of the medal M is normally detected, as shown in FIG. 35A, the medal payout device 180 is driven to raise a signal indicating this drive. Since the medal M is paid out as the medal paying device 180 is driven, for example, the rise of the signal indicating the detection of the medal M by the second medal paying sensor 326b is a signal indicating the driving of the medal paying device 180. After the rise. In the normal state, the drive of the medal payout device 180 is stopped approximately 1.011 seconds after the signal representing the payout of the medal M by the medal payout device 180 (that is, the signal indicating the drive of the medal payout device 180). Is switched from “ON” to “OFF”). Thereafter, at the time when the signal indicating that the medal payout device 180 is driven next (within about 84.224 ms), the signal indicating the detection of the medal M by the second medal payout sensor 326b is “ON”. To “OFF”. Accordingly, when the medal payout device 180 is driven next and the signal representing this drive rises, the signal representing the detection of the medal M by the second medal payout sensor 326b is in the “OFF” state.

  On the other hand, about 1.011 seconds after the signal representing the medal M payout by the medal payout device 180 rises, the medal payout device 180 stops and the signal representing the drive of the medal payout device 180 changes from “ON”. After switching to “OFF”, a signal indicating detection of the medal M by the second medal payout sensor 326b at the time when a signal indicating that the medal payout device 180 is driven next (within approximately 84.224 ms) In the “ON” state representing the payout of the medal M, the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 determines that an error in the payout of the medal M (medal payout abnormality 2) has occurred.

  In this case, the error state of the medal payout abnormality 2 cannot be reset (released) unless both the operation by the reset button 291 and the setting change are performed.

<Relationship between fraudulent abnormalities and security signals>
Next, the relationship between the above-described unauthorized abnormality and the security signal will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a time chart showing the relationship between the fraud error and the security signal, and FIG. 36A is a time chart showing the case where the power is turned on again after 30 seconds from the occurrence of the fraud error. (B) is a time chart showing the case where the power is turned on again within 30 seconds from the occurrence of the illegal abnormality. (C) is a time chart showing a case where the power is turned on again before the reset button is operated.

  In the slot machine 100, when various abnormalities as described above (in particular, illegal abnormalities) are detected, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), a flag indicating that the abnormal abnormality has been detected rises (the state of “none”) Since the security signal is output, the flag indicating the output of the security signal also rises (switches from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state).

  At this time, the security signal is continuously output for at least 30 seconds. In addition, the reset operation for canceling the error state (for example, the operation of pressing the reset button 291) must be performed after an arbitrary time (6 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the security signal is output. If it is, it becomes invalid. Although the error state can be released by resetting after 6 seconds have passed after the security signal is output, the security signal output itself continues for at least 30 seconds, and then the power is turned on again with power interruption. Until is executed, the output continues and cannot be stopped. In other words, the security signal output cannot be stopped only by performing a reset operation after 6 seconds have passed since the security signal was output. As described above, the method for canceling the error state differs depending on the type of abnormality (see FIG. 22). Therefore, it is not always possible to cancel the error state simply by performing a reset operation after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after 6 seconds have passed since the security signal was output, the reset operation is performed, the security signal is output for 30 seconds, the power is cut off, and the power is turned on again. When the power is turned on again, the output of the security signal is stopped, and the flag indicating the output of the security signal is also switched from the “ON” state to the “OFF” state. Therefore, even if error cancellation is known in advance, an error state caused by a power-off fraudulent action must be executed in accordance with the predetermined procedure described above, and in addition, power-off (power-on) is essential. Because it is a condition, it is much more complicated for the fraudster.

  In the slot machine 100, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), even if a reset operation is performed after 6 seconds have passed since the security signal is output, the power is cut off within 30 seconds after the security signal is output. When the power is turned on again, the security signal has not been output for 30 seconds, which is the minimum necessary condition. Therefore, when the power is turned on again, the remaining time after subtracting the time output until power interruption Time output is executed. For this reason, even if an error state is caused by fraud and power interruption is performed to conceal it, the error state can be hidden only during power interruption, but the security signal output is actually continued after the power is turned on again. Therefore, concealment of such illegal acts can be avoided, and such illegal acts can be reliably detected.

  Further, in the slot machine 100, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), when the power is turned on again with power interruption before the reset operation after the elapse of 6 seconds after the security signal is output, the reset operation is performed. In this case, the error state cannot be canceled and the security signal has not been output for 30 seconds, which is the minimum necessary condition. Output for the remaining time is executed by subtracting the time output to. For this reason, even if a power failure is caused before the reset operation to conceal an error state due to fraudulent behavior, the error state can be hidden only apparently during the power interruption, but the error cannot be actually canceled. Alternatively, since the output of the security signal is continued after the power is turned on again, concealment of such an illegal act can be avoided and such an illegal act can be reliably detected.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the error state canceling operation is much more complicated, so that illegal acts on the slot machine 100 can be prevented in advance. In addition, if you perform an illegal act after knowing how to cancel the error state (that is, considering concealment of fraud), it takes time to clear the error state due to the illegal act. It becomes possible to make it easy to detect fraudulent activities while canceling, and it is possible to remarkably strengthen the prevention of fraudulent activities by reliably avoiding concealment of fraudulent activities.

<Relationship between door opening or setting change and security signal>
Next, the relationship between the door opening or setting change described above and the security signal will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a time chart showing the relationship between the door opening or setting change and the security signal, and (a) is a time chart showing a case where the process is completed within 30 seconds from the first process. (B) is a time chart which shows the case where it is over 30 seconds from the first process.

  In the slot machine 100, when it is detected that the door opening in the open state of the front door 102 as described above or various settings are changed by the setting key switch 230, the setting change button 292, etc., FIG. ), A flag indicating that the front door 102 is open or that various settings have been changed is raised (switched from the “none” state to the “present” state), and a security signal is output. Therefore, a flag indicating the output of the security signal is also raised (switched from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state). At this time, the security signal is continuously output for at least 30 seconds.

  The security signal is output for 30 seconds (for example, when the door opening or setting change process is performed a plurality of times as shown in the figure, it is a cause of raising the flag of the security signal being output). If the door opening or setting change processing is completed within 30 seconds from the first (first) processing, the output of the security signal being output stops after 30 seconds (the output of the security signal is The flag to represent is switched from the “ON” state to the “OFF” state).

  On the other hand, during the 30 seconds when the security signal is output, the door opening and setting change processing is not completed, and the initial (mostly) cause of flagging the security signal being output If the process ends for more than 30 seconds from the first), the security signal being output will continue to be output until the door opening or setting change process is completed without stopping the output after 30 seconds. The output ends when the processing ends (the flag indicating the output of the security signal is switched from the “ON” state to the “OFF” state). At this time, excessive notification can be prevented by stopping the output of the security signal simultaneously with the end of the door opening and setting change processing.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a control unit (for example, the main control unit 300) that performs control related to a game, a main body (for example, the main body 101) in which at least the control unit is disposed, Based on a monitoring result (for example, door opening monitoring process) for monitoring the opening / closing state of the door part (for example, the front door 102) provided in the main body so as to be opened and closed, and the monitoring means, A game table including notification means (for example, an external concentration terminal board 248, a lamp, a liquid crystal display device 157, and a speaker 483) capable of performing notification that the door portion is in an open state, wherein the notification means (for example, The external concentration terminal plate 248) can start the notification (for example, output of a security signal from the external concentration terminal plate 248) when the monitoring result indicates that the door portion is open. The notification means continues the notification until at least a predetermined time elapses after the notification is started, and the notification means indicates that the monitoring result when the predetermined time elapses is the door portion. If the monitoring result within the predetermined time is from the closed state of the door portion to the open state of the door portion, the notification is terminated and the predetermined time has elapsed. When the monitoring result in is the door portion open state, the notification is continued until the monitoring result is the door portion closed state.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the open / closed state of the door portion and the end timing of the door portion opening notification can be matched, so that it is possible to accurately notify that the door portion is in the open state. Yes, it can increase the deterrence of fraud. In addition, since it is possible to accurately notify that the door portion is in a closed state, out of regular work by a store clerk, regular work having a work time longer than a predetermined time (for example, for eliminating jamming of game media) In maintenance work such as work and dust removal), the opening notification can be terminated together with the closing of the door. For this reason, it may not be necessary to give an excessive release notification.For example, if the excessive release notification continues after the end of regular work, a store clerk other than the worker misunderstood that an illegal act has occurred. In some cases, it is possible to avoid situations that cause the player to feel uncomfortable when the player is suspected of cheating.

  In addition, the gaming table according to this embodiment includes a control unit (for example, the main control unit 300) that performs control related to the game, a main body (for example, the main body 101) in which at least the control unit is disposed, and the main body can be opened and closed. A door (for example, the front door 102) provided on the door, a monitoring unit (for example, door opening monitoring process) for monitoring the open / closed state of the door, and the opening of the door based on the monitoring result by the monitoring unit. A game table including notification means (for example, an external concentration terminal board 248, a lamp, a liquid crystal display device 157, and a speaker 483) capable of performing notification of the state, wherein the notification means is a first notification. Means (for example, an external concentration terminal plate 248) and second notification means (for example, a lamp, a liquid crystal display device 157, a speaker 483) different from the first notification means, and the first notification means as well as When the monitoring result indicates that the door portion is in the open state, the second notification means outputs the notification (for example, the output of a security signal from the external concentration terminal board 248, the lighting of all lamps, the “door” by the speaker 483 Voice output indicating that “the door is open” and “video display of“ door open ”in the liquid crystal display device 157”) can be started, and the first notification means starts at least a predetermined time from the start of the notification. The first notification means is within the predetermined time when the monitoring result when the predetermined time elapses indicates that the door portion is closed. Even if the monitoring result is from the closed state of the door portion to the open state of the door portion, the notification is terminated and the monitoring result when the predetermined time has elapsed is the open state of the door portion. If the previous A gaming table, wherein the monitoring result is to continue the notification until the closed state of the door part.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the open / closed state of the door portion and the end timing of the door portion opening notification can be matched, so that it is possible to accurately notify that the door portion is in the open state. Yes, it can increase the deterrence of fraud. In addition, since it is possible to accurately notify that the door portion is in a closed state, out of regular work by a store clerk, regular work having a work time longer than a predetermined time (for example, for eliminating jamming of game media) In maintenance work such as work and dust removal), the opening notification can be terminated together with the closing of the door. For this reason, it may not be necessary to give an excessive release notification.For example, if the excessive release notification continues after the end of regular work, a store clerk other than the worker misunderstood that an illegal act has occurred. In some cases, it is possible to avoid situations that cause the player to feel uncomfortable when the player is suspected of cheating. Further, since the notification that the door portion is in the open state is performed by the first notification means and the second notification means, when the notification by one notification means is being performed, the other notification means In the case where no notification is made, it is possible to grasp that an abnormality (for example, a failure or the like) has occurred in the other notification means, and to quickly deal with the abnormality of the notification means In some cases, the deterrence of fraud can be further increased.

<Relationship between fraudulent abnormalities and door opening and security signal>
Next, the relationship between the above-described fraud abnormality and door opening and the security signal will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a time chart showing the relationship between the fraudulent abnormality and the door opening and the security signal. FIG. 38A is a time chart showing the case where the fraud abnormality occurs while the door is opened. (B) is a time chart showing a case where an irregularity occurs within 30 seconds after the door is opened.

  In the slot machine 100, when it is detected that the door opening which is the open state of the front door 102 as described above is performed, a flag indicating that the front door 102 has been opened as shown in FIG. Rises (switches from “None” state to “Yes” state) and a security signal is output, so a flag indicating the output of the security signal also rises (from “OFF” state to “ON” state) Switch). At this time, the security signal is continuously output for at least 30 seconds.

  If an irregularity occurs while the door is open, the security signal is output until the power is turned on again when power is cut off even if a reset operation is performed 6 seconds after the security signal is output due to the start of the door opening. Will continue. That is, when an irregularity occurs while the door is open, the reset operation is performed after a predetermined time (6 seconds), and the power is turned on again after 30 seconds from the start of security signal output. The security signal continues to be output.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 38 (b), even if an irregularity occurs within 30 seconds from the start of opening the door, similarly, even if a reset operation is performed 6 seconds after the output of the security signal resulting from the start of the door opening. The security signal continues to be output until the power is turned on again with power interruption. That is, when an irregularity occurs within 30 seconds from the start of the door opening, a reset operation is performed after a predetermined time (6 seconds) from the output of the security signal, and after 30 seconds from the output of the security signal. The security signal continues to be output until the power is turned on again.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100, the security signal is continuously output at least until the power is turned on again even when the door opening and the illegal abnormality due to the illegal act are used together. In other words, even if the door opening ends and the door is closed during the occurrence of a fraudulent abnormality, the door closure is neglected in terms of processing, so it is impossible to cancel the fraud abnormality by opening and closing the door. .

<Relationships between fraudulent errors and setting changes and security signals>
Next, the relationship between the above-described fraud abnormality and setting change and the security signal will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a time chart showing the relationship between a fraud error and a setting change and a security signal. FIG. 39A is a time chart showing a case where the setting is changed after the fraud error. (B) is a time chart showing a case where an irregularity occurs during a setting change. (C) is a time chart showing a case where an irregularity occurs within 30 seconds from the setting change.

  In the slot machine 100, when it is detected that the above-described illegal abnormality has occurred, as shown in FIG. 39A, a flag indicating that the illegal abnormality has occurred is raised (from “none” to “present” Since the security signal is output at the same time, a flag indicating the output of the security signal also rises (switches from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state). At this time, the security signal is continuously output for at least 30 seconds.

  Then, when the processing for canceling (hiding) the fraudulent abnormality is performed by performing the setting change process while performing the setting change process while performing the security signal output due to the fraudulent abnormality, the setting change is performed. The RAM clear is executed by this, and the error state is released. However, the security signal is reset for 30 seconds after the power is turned on again because the security signal output holding timer, which was initially set to 30 seconds, is reset by clearing the RAM accompanying such a setting change. Is done. Thus, although the error state is canceled after the power is turned on again, the output of the security signal is continued for 30 seconds after the power is turned on again, so that the fact that the error has occurred can be prevented from being canceled.

  Further, when an illegal abnormality occurs during the setting change process, as shown in FIG. 39B, first, a flag indicating the start of the setting change is raised (from the “none” state to the “present” state). Since the security signal is output at the same time, a flag indicating the output of the security signal is also raised (switched from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state). At this time, the security signal is continuously output for at least 30 seconds. If an irregularity occurs during the setting change process, a flag indicating that the irregularity has occurred is raised (switched from the “none” state to the “present” state). Even after the setting change process is completed, even if the error state is canceled by a predetermined reset operation (the flag indicating the occurrence of fraudulent abnormality is switched from the “present” state to the “none” state), the security signal Is continuously output until the power is turned on again without being stopped 30 seconds after the start of output.

  Further, when an abnormality occurs within 30 seconds after the setting change process is started, as shown in FIG. 39C, first, a flag indicating the start of the setting change is raised (the state of “none”) Since the security signal is output, the flag indicating the output of the security signal also rises (switches from the “OFF” state to the “ON” state). Thereafter, when an irregularity occurs within 30 seconds from the start of the setting change, a flag indicating that the irregularity has occurred rises (switches from the “none” state to the “present” state). After the setting change processing is completed (the flag indicating the setting change processing is switched from “present” to “none”), the error state is canceled by a predetermined reset operation (indicating the occurrence of an illegal abnormality). Even if the flag is switched from the “present” state to the “none” state, the security signal is continuously output until the power is turned on again without being stopped 30 seconds after the output is started. In the case of the figure, the setting change has been completed before the occurrence of an illegal abnormality.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100, even if the illegal abnormality and the setting change are used together, the security signal output due to the illegal abnormality is continuously output at least until the power is turned on again. That is, the error state is canceled by changing the setting to cancel (hide) the fraud while the fraud is occurring, but the security signal output is continued until the power is turned on again. It is impossible to cancel (conceal) fraudulent abnormalities.

<Reset operation error>
Next, the above-described reset operation abnormality will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a time chart for explaining the reset operation abnormality, and FIG. 40A is a time chart showing the reset operation abnormality at the normal time. (B) is a time chart which shows about reset operation abnormality at the time of abnormality.

  In the slot machine 100, when no abnormality has occurred (not in an error state) and is normal, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the flag indicating the abnormality is in a “none” state. In this state, when a reset operation abnormality (for example, an abnormality in a door reset key operation using the reset sensor 334 of the locking unit 280) occurs, a flag indicating the reset operation abnormality rises (from the “none” state to “present”). To the state of). Then, thereafter, the reset operation cannot be performed until a time (in this case, 6 seconds) for which resetting is disabled, which is preset in the abnormal reset invalid timer in the timer circuit 315, has elapsed. Further, when the reset operation abnormality flag is raised, the normal effect is canceled and the operation is switched to the reset operation abnormality notification effect informing the reset operation abnormality. At this time, the normal operation is not canceled and is used together with the reset operation abnormality notification effect (for example, a reset operation abnormality notification image is displayed so as to cover the normal effect image on the liquid crystal display device 157). Good.

  When the reset operation using the reset button 291 of the door relay board 290 is executed after the time that the reset that is set in the abnormal reset invalid timer is disabled, the error state that is an abnormal reset operation is canceled. (That is, the flag indicating the reset operation abnormality is switched from the “present” state to the “no” state), and the reset operation abnormality notification effect is canceled and the reset notification effect indicating that the error state is released. Switch to.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 100, when an abnormality has already occurred (error state), as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the flag indicating the abnormality is in the “present” state, As an example, an abnormality notification effect indicating that an abnormality has occurred is performed. At this time, if no reset operation abnormality has occurred, the flag indicating the reset operation abnormality is in a state of “none”. In this state, when a reset operation (for example, a door reset key operation using the reset sensor 334 of the locking unit 280) is executed, the abnormality (error state) is canceled, and a flag indicating this abnormality is “present”. Switch from state to "none" state. At the same time, the abnormality notification effect is canceled and switched to a reset notification effect.

  In this state, when a reset operation (for example, a door reset key operation using the reset sensor 334 of the locking unit 280) is executed, a flag indicating the reset operation abnormality is raised (from “none” to “present” In addition, in the effect contents, the reset notification effect is canceled, and at the same time, the reset operation abnormality notification effect is switched. Thereafter, the reset operation cannot be performed until a time (in this case, 6 seconds) that is set to the reset impossible in the abnormal reset invalid timer in the timer circuit 315 elapses.

  However, an error indicating a reset operation error occurs if an installation change operation is performed to process a setting change even before the time (6 seconds) that disables resetting that has been set in the abnormal reset invalid timer has elapsed. The state is released (that is, the flag indicating the reset operation abnormality is switched from the “present” state to the “none” state), the reset operation abnormality notification effect is canceled, and the setting change process is being executed. It switches to the notification effect during the setting change indicating that there is.

  As described above, the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a control unit (for example, the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400) that performs control related to a game, and at least a game medium (for example, a game medium used for the game). An abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality relating to the insertion of the medal M) or the game medium payout (for example, the medal insertion sensor 320 having the first and second sensor units 175a to 175d, the first and second medal payouts). Based on detection of the abnormality by the abnormality detecting means, the game cannot be progressed based on sensors 326a and 326b, a reset button sensor 328, a setting change button sensor 329, a door open sensor 333, a reset sensor 334, and a setting key sensor 335). Non-game-immobilizing means to be activated (for example, device of main control unit 300 Visual processing) and notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, a game lamp 340, a 7SEG display 440, which are controlled by the control means and notify the occurrence of the abnormality based on the detection of the abnormality by the abnormality detection means). , A speaker 483), and release operation means (for example, a locking unit 280, a reset button 291 and a reset operation monitoring process) for releasing the state in which the progress of the game is disabled by the game disabling means. In the gaming machine, the control unit may prevent the abnormality from occurring until the power supply is cut off even after releasing the state where the progress of the game is disabled by the release operation means. The notification means is controlled to continuously notify.

  With this configuration, the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 allows the medal insertion sensor 320 (first and second sensor units 175a to 175d), the first and second medal payout sensors 326a and 326b, and the reset button. When an error is detected by the abnormality detection means such as the sensor 328, the setting change button sensor 329, the door open sensor 333, the reset sensor 334, the setting key sensor 335, etc., the progress of the game is disabled (ie, the control state is disabled). The game state is changed to an error state in which the game cannot be continued), and a game lamp 340 (specifically, a winning line display lamp 120, a game start lamp 121, a re-game lamp 122, an announcement lamp 123, Game medal insertion possible lamp 124, reel panel lamp 128, game medal Notification means such as a display lamp 129, a 7SEG display 341 (specifically, a stored number display 125, a game information display 126, a payout number display 127, etc.), a liquid crystal display device 157, a speaker 483, etc. At least one is used to notify the surroundings of an error state (error notification). At this time, along with this error notification, error information is transmitted to an information input circuit such as an external hall computer (for example, information receiving terminal board 550a) via the external concentrated terminal board 248.

  Therefore, the store clerk of the game store can know that the slot machine 100 has entered an error state by the error notification. Of course, the notification of the error state may be performed by selecting one of the above-described notification means, selecting a plurality of them, or using all of them. It goes without saying that the selection of such notification means can be changed as appropriate.

  Then, the error canceling operation for canceling the error state is performed by operating the reset button 291 or the locking unit 280. On the other hand, even after the error state in which the progress of the game is disabled by the reset button 291 is canceled, the CPU 310 does not supply power to the slot machine 100 until the power supply to the slot machine 100 is cut off (power is cut off). The various notification means described above are controlled so as to continuously notify that the machine 100 is in an error state (occurrence of an error).

  For this reason, if the slot machine 100 enters an error state by performing an illegal act on the slot machine 100, the error state itself can be canceled by operating the reset button 291, but the error state This notification is continuously executed until the power is cut off.

  In other words, even if the fraudulent person informs the error until the error is cleared and performs a fraudulent act on the slot machine 100 and cancels the error state, the notification that the error state is present It will be executed continuously until it is done. In other words, since it is continuously informed until it is interrupted that it is in an error state, even if an act of erasing evidence of fraud is performed after the fraudulent act, the possibility of being discovered in the meantime is greatly improved be able to.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to extend the interval of fraudulent acts (including the act of deleting fraud evidence) repeatedly performed on the slot machine 100 with a simple configuration. The special effect which can make it easy to discover the said fraudulent act can be show | played.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 causes the error release operation (in other words, the progress of the game) by the reset button 291 for a predetermined period (for example, 6 seconds) from the occurrence of an abnormality (error detection). Is controlled so that the operation of releasing the disabled state is not possible.

  For this reason, for example, if the slot machine 100 enters an error state due to an illegal act, the error state for canceling the error state cannot be executed unless a predetermined time elapses. It is possible to inform the people around the slot machine 100 and the store clerk of the amusement store. Thereby, in the slot machine 100, an illegal act that causes an error state can be prevented in advance.

  Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the various game lamps 340, the 7SEG display 341, the liquid crystal display device 157, the speaker 483, and the like described above start to supply power to the slot machine 100 by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300. When the power is turned on, it is controlled to notify that the power is turned on by voice output, lamp blinking, notification image display, or the like. For example, it is preferable to use at least one sound such as “Power is turned on”, sound output by siren dedicated to power-on, blinking lamp dedicated to power-on, notification image display dedicated to power-on, etc. Will be used in combination.

  As a result, power-on in the slot machine 100 can be made more conspicuous. Accordingly, when the slot machine 100 is intentionally turned off in order to stop the error notification continued by the fraudulent person, when the power is turned on after that, the power on is illegally turned on. It is possible to make the action stand out and make it easier to detect power-on by such a fraudster. Thus, fraud can be prevented in advance.

  In addition to the above, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the reset sensor cover 282 is provided in the locking portion 280, so that the reset sensor 334 and the door open sensor 333 in the locking portion 280 are particularly covered by the reset sensor cover 282. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to reach a location that is a target of fraud such as the reset sensor 334 by an unauthorized instrument that has entered through the medal payout opening 155 and passed through the medal guiding chute 266. This not only effectively prevents direct fraud at the location subject to fraud, but it also helps to conceal fraud by removing the error state caused by fraud. Can be prevented.

  According to the present invention, the medal selector 170, the medal guide chute 266, and the reset sensor 334 are arranged as described above, so that the space inside the slot machine 100 is efficiently used while passing through the medal guide chute 266. It is possible to make it difficult for the unauthorized instrument that has been reached to reach a location that is subject to fraud such as the reset sensor 334.

  It should be noted that the game table according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the shape of the reset sensor cover is not limited to the shape shown in the above embodiment, but is other shapes, for example, bent so as to guide the entry direction of the unauthorized device in a predetermined direction. Also good.

  Further, the relative positional relationship between the medal selector 170, the medal guiding chute 266, and the reset sensor 334 is not limited to the example shown in the above embodiment, and may be in other arrangements.

In the above embodiment, an example of a slot machine using medals (coins) as a game medium has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is used as a game medium. The present invention can also be applied to the slot machines and pachinko machines described above.

  Specifically, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes: a launching device that launches a game ball into a predetermined game area, a winning opening configured to be able to enter a gaming ball launched from the launching device, and a winning opening Detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the game, a payout means for paying out a game ball (prize ball) when the detecting means detects a game ball, and a variable display device for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information) It is also suitable for a “pachinko machine” in which a variable display device displays a stop after a change of a symbol and notifies a game state transition when a game ball enters the winning opening and wins. . In this case, fraudulent acts that cause errors that can be prevented by the present invention include attacker wins other than jackpots, acts that give vibration to pachinko machines, acts that use radio waves such as radio wave transmission to pachinko machines, and fraudulent equipment Possible actions include using magnets and payout abnormalities.

Furthermore, even if the present invention is applied to an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, and a casino machine, the same effect can be obtained.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, when the time from the occurrence of an error to the reset of the error is earlier than a predetermined time, or when the time from the occurrence of an error to the occurrence of the next error is earlier than the predetermined time, the error is reset to the next error. If the time until resetting is earlier than the predetermined time, if the time from resetting the error to the next error is earlier than the predetermined time, the frequency of occurrence of the error (for example, the cumulative number of times, the number of digested games, etc. ) Is high, it may be determined as an error due to fraud.

  In addition, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things.

  The game machine of the present invention can be used particularly in the field of game machines such as a spinning machine (for example, a slot machine) and a ball game machine (for example, a pachinko machine).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Slot machine 101 ... Main body 102 ... Front door 141 ... Medal insertion slot 155 ... Medal payout port 170 ... Medal selector 175a ... Light receiving element (first sensor unit)
175b: Issuing element (first sensor unit)
175c ... Light receiving element (first sensor unit)
175d: Issuing element (first sensor unit)
176a: Light receiving element (second sensor unit)
176b: Issuing element (second sensor unit)
180 ... medal paying device 266 ... cancellation chute 266a ... upper opening 280 ... locking portion 281 ... locking device 281a ... rotating member 282 ... selector cover 283 ... first movable member 284 ... second movable member 285a, 285b ... operation piece 290 ... Door relay board 291 ... Reset button 292 ... Setting change button 293 ... Setting changer 320 ... Medal insertion sensor 326a ... First medal payout sensor 326b ... Second medal payout sensor 328 ... Reset button sensor 329 ... Setting change button sensor 333 ... Door open sensor 334 ... Reset sensor 335 ... Setting key sensor

Claims (1)

A control unit for controlling the game,
A main body on which at least the control unit is disposed;
A door part that can be freely opened and closed in the main body;
Monitoring means for monitoring the open / closed state of the door portion;
Based on the monitoring result by the monitoring means, a game table comprising notification means capable of performing notification that the door portion is in an open state,
The notification means includes a first notification means and a second notification means different from the first notification means,
The first notification means and the second notification means can start the notification when the monitoring result is an open state of the door portion,
The first notification means continues the notification until at least a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the notification;
The first notification means includes
If the monitoring result when the predetermined time has elapsed is the door closed state, the monitoring result within the predetermined time is changed from the door closed state to the door open state. But the notification ends,
In the case where the monitoring result when the predetermined time has elapsed is an open state of the door part, the notification is continued until the monitoring result is a closed state of the door part. Amusement stand.