JP2017086682A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently use a limited front space of a game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine has a display section for displaying predetermined information and an operating section capable of operating to allow a game machine to be in a predetermined state, on a front face thereof. The display section can move to a first position in which a player playing in the corresponding game machine can easily see predetermined information and a second position in which the player is more difficult to see the information than in the first position. When the display section is located in the second position, it is possible to more easily perform the operation on the operation section than the case in which the display section is located in the first position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming apparatus provided corresponding to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, it is an inter-unit medal lending machine that is provided corresponding to a slot machine that is a gaming machine and lends medals to be used in the corresponding slot machine. Locking key for locking the upper door, locking mechanism for locking and unlocking by operating the key or clerk remote control at the closed position of the upper door, bill insertion slot for inserting banknotes, card insertion slot for inserting IC cards, status display Status display section, touch panel type liquid crystal display for enabling input operation, operation display section for displaying the number of thrown medals, error codes, input numerical values, etc. In some cases, a receiving unit is arranged to receive a signal transmitted by a store clerk using a clerk remote control in order to instruct the recovery of the door or to unlock the upper door (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-128504 A

  However, in the gaming apparatus described in Patent Document 1, for example, when a display such as a touch panel type liquid crystal display is enlarged to improve the player's visibility and operability, There is a problem in that the limited space on the front surface of the industrial device cannot be used efficiently.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming apparatus that can efficiently use a limited space on the front surface of the gaming apparatus.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming apparatus according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming device (for example, medal lending machine 100) provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1),
A display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 121 having a liquid crystal display panel 119) that displays predetermined information so as to be visible to the player;
An action unit capable of performing an action (for example, an action of unlocking a key, an action of pulling out a jig, or a finger) for bringing the gaming apparatus into a predetermined state (for example, a state in which the housing 101 is pulled forward). (For example, the cylinder key 125 and the hook portion 126),
On the front,
The display unit has a first position (for example, a first rotation position or a first rotation position) that makes it easy for a player who is playing a game in the corresponding gaming machine to visually recognize predetermined information (for example, operation guidance, input amount, error code, etc.). 2 rotation position) and a second position (for example, a third rotation position) that is more difficult to visually recognize than the first position (for example, storage inside by rotation or slide movement in a modified example). Is possible,
When the display unit is located at the second position, it is possible to more easily act on the action unit than when the display unit is located at the first position (for example, first (In the 3 rotation position, the cylinder key 125 and the hook 126 are not covered by the liquid crystal display unit 121)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the limited space on the front surface of the gaming apparatus can be used efficiently.
The “predetermined state” in the present invention includes not only the physical state of the gaming apparatus but also the internal control state and processing state without changing the physical state.
Further, “being difficult to see” in the present invention includes a state where the predetermined information is not visible to the player at all and difficult to see at the first position, and “being easily visible” in the present invention. May be anything that is easier to see than the second position. Specifically, it is not visible at the second position but can be seen at the first position or even at the second position. It includes the case where it appears easier at one position than at the second position.

A gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming device according to claim 1,
The operating section is characterized in that a person (for example, a store clerk) of a facility (for example, a game hall) where the gaming machine is installed can perform the operation.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent an illegal action or the like on the action part on which the person concerned in the facility acts.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming device according to claim 1 or means 1,
The action part is covered with the display part (for example, the liquid crystal display unit 121) positioned at the first position (for example, the first rotation position and the second rotation position). It is a feature.
According to this feature, since the action part is covered with the display part and is not visually recognized by a player or the like during the game, an illegal action on the action part is further prevented, and the design characteristics of the gaming apparatus Can also be improved.
In the present invention, “covered by the display portion” means that the display portion is interposed between the action portion and the player, and the entire action portion is hidden from the player by the display portion. Is included.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming device according to any one of claims 1, 1, and 2,
The gaming device can execute a process (for example, a lending process) for lending a gaming value (for example, a medal M) using a gaming value (for example, a remaining card amount),
Receiving a recording medium for receiving a game recording medium (for example, a visitor card or a membership card) on which information (for example, prepaid balance data and card ID) that can be used for renting out the game medium is recorded Part (for example, card insertion slot 112),
A currency accepting unit (e.g., bill insertion slot 110) that accepts currency;
A game value addition means (for example, a part where the control unit 181 executes the game value addition process) for adding a game value in accordance with acceptance of money;
An operation unit (for example, a return button 114 or a lending button 116) operated by the player to cause the gaming device to lend or return the game recording medium based on the gaming value;
With
The operation unit is provided in the vicinity of the recording medium receiving unit and the money receiving unit (for example, between the bill insertion slot 110 and the card insertion slot 112).
According to this feature, the player can easily grasp the position of the operation unit.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming device according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
The display unit (for example, the liquid crystal display unit 121) is a non-interfering position that does not interfere with an open door (for example, the front door 1b) provided to be openable on the front surface of the corresponding gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 1). It is possible to move to (for example, the first rotation position and the second rotation position).
According to this characteristic, it can prevent that a display part obstructs opening and closing of an open door.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming apparatus according to claim 1 or any one of means 1 to means 4,
A game recording medium (for example, a visitor, for example) on which information (for example, prepaid balance data or card ID) that can specify a game value (for example, a card balance) that can be used for lending a game value (for example, medal M) is recorded. A recording medium receiving unit (for example, card insertion slot 112) for receiving a card or a membership card),
A shape around the recording medium receiving portion is a concave shape (for example, a concave portion 112 ′) that is recessed toward the recording medium receiving portion.
According to this feature, it is possible to easily put the game recording medium into the recording medium receiving unit.

It is a front view which shows the slot machine and medal lending machine as an Example of this invention. It is detail drawing of the upper part of a medal lending machine. It is explanatory drawing explaining the rotation condition of a liquid crystal display unit. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a medal lending machine.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a slot machine and a medal lending machine as an embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the longitudinal direction are shown with reference to the case where the slot machine 1 and the medal lending machine 100 in FIG. 1 are viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of slot machines 1 are juxtaposed on each of the game islands (not shown) arranged in a game arcade as a facility, and a housing 1a having an open front surface and the housing 1a. And a front door 1b pivotally supported on the left side of the front door 1b. The reels 2L, 2C and 2R having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction at the upper position inside the housing 1a. Of the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C and 2R, Three consecutive symbols are arranged so that they can be seen from the perspective window 3.

  In the case of playing a game (game) in the slot machine 1, first, a medal M, which is an example of a disk-shaped game medium, is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 become valid. In addition, when the medal M is inserted exceeding the maximum number among the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. Here, only the winning line L set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is defined as the winning line. In this embodiment, one winning line is used, but a plurality of winning lines may be defined.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a predetermined symbol combination (also called a combination) in one of the pay lines L1 to L5 is used for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals M are given to the player and added to the credit. In addition, when the credit reaches the upper limit (for example, 50), the lower plate as a game medium storage unit provided so that the medal M projects directly from the medal payout opening 9 to the lower part of the front door 1b. 5 is paid out.

  In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the winning lines L1 to L5, a gaming state (for example, according to the combination of symbols) (for example, Regular bonus, big bonus bonus, replay time (RT), etc.).

  Next, the medal lending machine 100 will be described. The medal lending machine 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 so as to correspond one-to-one. In this embodiment, a medal lending machine 100 corresponding to one slot machine 1 is arranged on the right side of the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, the medal lending machine 100 is provided so as to correspond to the slot machine 1 on a one-to-one basis. For example, the medal lending machine 100 is provided with two pairs between the two slot machines 1 and 1. 1, one medal lending machine 100 may be shared by the two left and right slot machines 1, 1.

  The medal lending machine 100 is installed corresponding to a side position on a predetermined side of the slot machine 1 (right side toward the slot machine 1 in this embodiment), and is used for a bill or a general player who has not registered a member. A visitor card (not shown) having a prepaid function, which is a game recording medium issued, and a membership card (not shown), a game recording medium issued to a member player registered as a member in the game hall And a process for lending out a medal M, which is a disk-shaped game medium used for a game in the gaming machine.

  The medal lending machine 100 is a card management computer (not shown) for managing the visitor card and the membership card used in the medal lending machine 100 and the medal lending machine 100, and medal management for managing the number of stored medals. Various computers such as a computer (not shown) and a hall computer (not shown) for managing game information such as table data of each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall are connected. Bi-directional data communication is possible.

The medal lending machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 101 whose front surface has a vertically long rectangular shape as viewed from the front, an opening / closing plate 102 that can be opened and closed in the lower front opening of the housing 101, and the housing 101. The upper unit 103 is provided in the upper opening on the front side, and various devices to be described later are built in. In the present embodiment, the form in which the entire casing 101 can be pulled out forward is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only the upper unit 103 can be pulled out. good.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front surface of the upper unit 103, a state notification lamp 111 configured by a full color LED and lit in a plurality of colors so that the state of the medal lending machine 100 can be notified, an operation guide, A liquid crystal display unit 121 having a liquid crystal display panel 119 capable of displaying various displays such as an input amount and an error code and pivotally supported by a side end portion close to the slot machine 1. , A speaker 123 capable of outputting a guidance voice or a sound effect in a jackpot effect, a bill insertion slot 110 for inserting a bill, a card insertion port 112 for inserting a membership card or a visitor card, and a card insertion port 112. Card remaining amount display section 115 for displaying the card balance of the received card, return button 114 operated when returning the accepted card, device In the lending medal storage section (not shown) provided in the section, the medal expired LED 118 that is turned on when there are not enough medals used for lending, the lending button 116 that is operated when lending medals, and the corresponding slot A face image photographing camera 188 and the like capable of photographing a face image of a player playing a game on the machine 1 are provided.

  The lower positions of the card insertion slot 112 and the lending button 116 are a mobile phone (mobile terminal) having an electronic money function printed with characters “touch” and an electronic money card receiving unit, An external card reader / writer 189 is provided.

  The status notification lamp 111 is provided at the uppermost position of the medal lending machine 100 (upper unit 103) and at the center position in the width direction of the front surface so that the store clerk and the like can be visually recognized from any position in the distance. ing.

  The face image photographing camera 188 is provided at a position substantially equal to the height position of the fluoroscopic window 3 where the face of the player who plays in the corresponding slot machine 1 is located. In this embodiment, the face image capturing camera 188 is illustrated as being provided at the right position on the front surface of the medal lending machine 100, which is the position below the bill insertion slot 110, but the present invention is not limited to this. In order to capture the player's face from the front, it is provided below the card insertion slot 112, that is, at the left side of the front of the medal lending machine 100, which is the side close to the corresponding slot machine 1. Anyway.

  Further, in the medal lending machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the return button 114 and the lending button 116 operated by the player are arranged in the vicinity of the card insertion slot 112 and the banknote insertion slot 110, which are the card insertion slot 112 and the banknote insertion slot 110. When the return button 114 and the lending button 116 that are frequently operated after inserting a card or bill into the card insertion slot 112 or the banknote insertion slot 110 are operated, the return button 114 or the lending is provided. While it is easy for the player to grasp the position of the button 116, it is possible to perform an operation with a small movement distance from the card insertion slot 112 and the bill insertion slot 110, and the convenience of the player can be improved. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement positions of the return button 114 and the lending button 116 are set to the card insertion slot 112 and the bill insertion. It may be provided at a position other than between the mouths 110 and in the vicinity of the card insertion slot 112 and the bill insertion slot 110, and the arrangement direction of the card insertion slot 112 and the bill insertion slot 110 (for example, one is in the horizontal direction). Depending on the situation, it may be provided at a position other than the position near the card insertion slot 112 or the bill insertion slot 110.

  The speaker 123 is provided at a substantially central position of the upper unit 103, and is disposed at a position below the liquid crystal display unit 121 so that an upper part of the speaker 123 is covered (covered) by the liquid crystal display unit 121. .

  Thus, since the speaker 123 of this embodiment is provided so as to partially cover the liquid crystal display unit 121, sound can be heard from the rear side of the liquid crystal display unit 121. When the sound effect of the jackpot effect displayed on the liquid crystal display panel 119 of the liquid crystal display unit 121 and the image of the jackpot effect can be improved, and the speaker 123 is provided so as to cover the liquid crystal display unit 121, the speaker 123 is provided. Since the sound output from the light is reflected on the liquid crystal display unit 121 and the audibility of the sound is lowered, the sound effect and the image are integrated by covering only a part of the sound on the liquid crystal display unit 121. The effect of both improving the sound and preventing the deterioration of the audibility of the sound can be obtained.

  Further, in this embodiment, since there is a space between the back of the liquid crystal display unit 121 and the front surface of the upper unit 103 where the speaker 123 is disposed, a portion where the speaker 123 covers the liquid crystal display unit 121 can be enlarged. The space in front of the upper unit 103 can be used more effectively.

  Further, the medal expired LED 118 is provided in the vicinity of the lending button 116 so that the player inevitably visually recognizes when operating the lending button 116 and is positioned above the lending button 116. By being provided, it is possible to prevent the out-of-medal LED 118 from being seen by the hand operating the lending button 116.

  A medal replenishing door 130 for opening a part of the opening / closing plate 102 when replenishing the medal M to the lending medal storage unit described above is provided so as to be openable and closable with the lower side as a rotation axis. The medal supply door 130 cannot be opened unless a predetermined key (not shown) carried by a shop clerk or the like is inserted into the medal supply door key 131.

  In addition, inside the position corresponding to the medal replenishment door key 131, there are a second unlocking operation unit 132 and a first unlocking operation unit 133 that are mechanical switches that can be operated when the medal replenishment door 130 is opened. Is provided (see FIG. 4). That is, the second unlocking operation unit 132 and the first unlocking operation unit 133 can be operated only by a store clerk or the like who can open the medal supply door 130 using a predetermined key (not shown). It is said that.

  At a position below the medal supply door 130, that is, a substantially central position in the vertical direction of the casing 101, a lending medal storage unit (not shown) for storing the medals M to be paid out is provided. The lending medal storage unit includes a medal hopper that opens upward at the top of the payout device 182 that pays out the medal M stored in the lending medal storage unit, and a space portion that is formed above the medal hopper. The medal M stored in the lending medal storage unit is guided to the payout device 182 by the medal hopper and then formed on the front surface by a rotating disk (not shown) provided inside. The medals are discharged from the medal discharge port (not shown) and discharged to the lower plate 5 through the nozzle 150. An opening / closing plate key 106 for locking the opening / closing plate 102 is provided at an upper position of the opening / closing plate 102 where the nozzle 150 is provided, and these opening / closing plates 102 are provided inside the dispensing device. It is opened when 182 is maintained.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the medal lending machine 100 in the form of opening the medal replenishment door 130 and replenishing the medal M to the lending medal storage unit 183 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the medal M may be automatically supplied from a medal supply device (not shown) provided on a gaming machine installation island (not shown).

  The banknote insertion slot 110 provided in the upper unit 103 takes in the banknote inserted into the banknote insertion slot 110 and identifies its authenticity and banknote type, and the identification result is provided in the upper unit 103. A banknote identification unit 180 that outputs to the control unit 181 is continuously provided, and the banknote identification unit 180 can accept various banknotes (10,000, 5,000, 2,000, and 1,000 yen banknotes). Has been.

  The inserted banknote is stored in a storage section provided inside the banknote recognition unit 180, and the banknote stored in the storage section is taken out (collected) by pulling the housing 101 forward to the maximum extent. It is possible.

  Further, a card insertion slot 112 provided in the upper unit 103 has a (member) card ID recorded on the member card and visitor card inserted from the card insertion slot 112, a member ID (member card only), prepaid An internal card reader / writer 187 that reads and writes recording information such as the remaining amount data is continuously provided.

  Note that the prepaid balance data is information that can specify a card balance that is a gaming value that can be used for lending the medal M, which is a game medium. However, in the management device, the prepaid balance data is a (member) card ID. These (member) card IDs are also information that can specify the remaining card amount.

  In this embodiment, the shape of the periphery of the card insertion slot 112 is a concave recess 112 ′ that is recessed toward the card insertion slot 112, and by using such a shape, the front end portion of the visitor card or member card Will be guided to the card insertion slot 112 by the recess 112 ′, so that it is easy to insert the visitor card or the membership card into the card insertion slot 112, and it is discharged when the visitor card or the membership card is discharged. Even if the protrusion length of the visitor card or member card protruding from the front surface of the upper unit 103 is short, the visitor card or member card can be easily removed from the card insertion slot 112, and the protrusion length becomes long. If the card is accidentally caught on the tip of the protruding card, Can be also prevented that result in loss, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may not be provided with the recess 112 'around the card insertion slot 112.

  The liquid crystal display unit 121 of the present embodiment is a thin, substantially rectangular shape, and the left side edge of the surface on which the liquid crystal display panel 119 of the liquid crystal display unit 121 is provided is pivotally supported by the bearing portion 120. As a result, the liquid crystal display unit 121 can be rotated as shown in FIG. 3 so that the player or the like can change and adjust the orientation and position of the liquid crystal display panel 119.

  A transparent touch panel 119 ′ is provided on the front surface of the liquid crystal display panel 119. By operating the transparent touch panel 119 ′, an operation related to replay described later, for example, input of a personal identification number can be performed. It is like that.

  Note that a replay button 122 that is operated when replaying is provided at the lower center position of the liquid crystal display unit 121.

  The liquid crystal display unit 121 of this embodiment is set to be semi-fixed at the three rotational positions shown in FIG. Specifically, the position of FIG. 3A is the third rotation position where the liquid crystal display unit 121 is most raised, and is rotated to the third rotation position at the time of maintenance or banknote collection described later. . 3B is a second rotational position where the tip of the liquid crystal display unit 121 does not protrude from the front area of the medal lending machine 100, and the front door 1b of another adjacent slot machine 1 is located. Even if the front door 1b of the corresponding slot machine 1 is opened, the front door 1b does not collide (interfere) with the front door 1b, and the front door 1b can be easily opened. The position of FIG. 3C is the first rotation position where the liquid crystal display unit 121 is most laid down, and is used at the first rotation position during normal use (business, etc.). The first rotation position is also a position that does not collide with the front door 1b even if the front door 1b of the corresponding slot machine 1 is opened, and can easily open the front door 1b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in any of these positions, the other adjacent door machine 1b is always adjacent to the other adjacent door machine 1b. The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 and the front door 1b of the corresponding slot machine 1 may not collide (interfere).

  In the third rotation position of the present embodiment, the cylinder key 125 and the hook portion 126 are not covered (not covered) by the liquid crystal display unit 121, so that the second rotation position and the first rotation position. In addition, it is possible to easily operate the cylinder key 125 and to act on the hook portion 126 (hanging a drawer jig or a finger) than when the liquid crystal display unit 121 is positioned.

  In the third rotation position of the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display panel 119 plays a game in the direction of the corresponding slot machine 1 (the slot machine 1 on the left side of the medal lending machine 100), that is, in the corresponding slot machine 1. Since the player can hardly see the display on the liquid crystal display panel 119 because it faces in the direction substantially opposite to the direction of the player who is in the second rotation position and the first rotation position. Since the liquid crystal display panel 119 faces the player who is playing in the corresponding slot machine 1, the player can display the liquid crystal display panel 119 more easily than the third rotation position. It can be visually recognized.

  Thus, the 1st rotation position and 2nd rotation position of a present Example are the non-interference positions which do not interfere with the front door 1b provided in the front of the corresponding slot machine 1 so that opening is possible, The liquid crystal display unit 121 can be rotated (moved) to the first rotating position and the second rotating position, and the liquid crystal display unit 121 can be rotated (moved) to the first rotating position and the second rotating position. By doing so, the liquid crystal display unit 121 can be prevented from obstructing the opening and closing of the front door 1b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a cylinder key 125 for releasing the lock when the housing 101 is fully pulled forward is provided at the right side position of the bearing portion 120 that pivotally supports the liquid crystal display unit 121. And a hook portion 126 for facilitating pulling of the housing 101 when the housing 101 is pulled forward.

  The cylinder key 125 and the hook portion 126 are not used in the normal time when the medal lending machine 100 is used, but are used only during the maintenance of the medal lending machine 100 or during the collection of banknotes. The liquid crystal display panel 119 is covered by the liquid crystal display unit 121 as shown in FIGS. 2A and 3C at the first rotation position, which is a normal use position where the liquid crystal display panel 119 faces the player. It is invisible to the player, and can be easily used by exposing the liquid crystal display unit 121 when the liquid crystal display unit 121 is rotated to the third rotation position during maintenance or banknote collection. ing.

  That is, a limited upper unit is provided by providing a cylinder key 125 and a hook portion 126 that are not used in normal use in the space in front of the upper unit 103 that is covered by the liquid crystal display unit 121 during normal use. In addition to being able to effectively use the space in front of 103, unauthorized operation and mischief to the cylinder key 125 and the hook portion 126 can be further prevented, and the design of the medal lending machine 100 can be improved.

  In addition, as described above, the cylinder key 125 and the hook portion 126 of the present embodiment are not used by a store clerk or the like who is related to a game hall, which is a facility where the slot machine 1 is installed, for unlocking or locking operations. It is possible to perform actions such as pulling the housing 101 forward by hooking a drawer jig or a finger on the hook portion 126. The shape of the hook portion 126 is not limited to a finger, but can be hooked with a drawing jig. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to hold the finger with a finger. The shape which can make the force drawn only with a finger | toe act may be sufficient.

  In the present embodiment, the cylinder key 125 and the hook part 126 that only the store clerk and the like who are related to the game hall act as the action part are illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. As these action parts, not only the store clerk and the like who are related to the game hall, but also the part where the player works together with the clerk and the like who are related to the game hall.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the medal lending machine 100 according to the present embodiment. The control unit 181 according to the present embodiment includes a central processing circuit (CPU) 181a capable of executing a control program, a visitor card and a membership card (member) being received by the internal card reader / writer 187 and the external card reader / writer 189. A RAM 181b capable of storing various data such as a card ID, a prepaid balance, the number of points visited, a control program executed by the central processing circuit (CPU) 181a, and setting information including a device ID of the medal lending machine 100 It includes an EEPROM 181c, which is a rewritable nonvolatile memory, and a real-time clock (RTC) 181d that can output time information, calendar information, etc. at that time. Is also stored for a predetermined period Data you are is held. In addition, the control unit 181 can perform bidirectional data communication with the above-described various computers via the communication unit 184 and the above-described HUB.

  The control unit 181 includes the banknote identification unit 180, the state notification lamp 111, the liquid crystal display unit 121 (the liquid crystal display panel 119, the transparent touch panel 119 ′, the replay button SW122 ′), the internal card reader / writer 187, and the external card. A reader / writer 189, a speaker 123, a face image photographing camera 188, and a payout device 182 are connected.

  Further, a lending operation board 189 is connected to the control unit 181, and this lending operation board 189 corresponds to the card balance display 115 ′ corresponding to the card balance display unit 115 and the medal lending button 116. A medal lending button switch 116 ′, a return button switch 114 ′ corresponding to the return button 114, and a medal expired lamp 118 are provided.

  Further, the control unit 181 is connected to the first unlocking operation unit 133 described above, and the first unlocking operation unit 133 is operated to operate the first unlocking operation unit 133 (not shown) provided behind the housing 101. The one-stage locking mechanism is released, and the casing 101 can be pulled forward by a predetermined amount (about 5 centimeters).

  Next, the operation of the medal lending machine 100 will be briefly described. When a player plays a game in the slot machine 1, 1000 yen medals M (for example, 50) are discharged from the payout device 182 by inserting a banknote into the banknote insertion slot 110, and the nozzle 150 passes through the nozzle 150. Since it is paid out to the lower tray 5 of the slot machine 1, a game can be played using this. Also, if a high-value bill (2000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen) is inserted, if there is no visitor card being accepted, a medal M worth 1000 yen will be paid out, and the remaining amount will be a newly issued visitor card If there is a visitor card or membership card being recorded, the acceptance amount is added to the remaining amount of the visitor card or membership card being accepted and updated.

  That is, in the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a game value addition process for adding to the card remaining amount that is a game value in accordance with acceptance of a bill (money) is executed.

  Also, if the visitor card or membership card being accepted has a card balance of 1000 yen or more, 1000 yen medals M (for example, 50) are paid out from the payout device 182 by pressing the lending button 116. The remaining amount is subtracted and updated.

  That is, in the medal lending machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a lending process for lending the medal M, which is the game value, using the card remaining amount, which is the game value.

  Further, when there are a predetermined number or more of saving medals on the member card being accepted, the replay button 122 is pressed on condition that the authentication of the password received from the player by the transparent touch panel 119 ′ is OK. As a result, 1000 medals M (for example, 50) are paid out from the payout device 182, and the number of saved medals is subtracted and updated.

  When the player finishes the game, the player operates the return button 114 to return the visitor card or the membership card that is being accepted (including the visitor card issued by inserting the cash).

  Although not provided in the medal lending machine 100 of the present embodiment, a counting function for counting the medal M acquired by the player with the slot machine 1 is provided, and the counted medal number is used as a visitor card or a membership card. By recording or managing in association with the (member) card ID of the visitor card or member card in the management device, the number of counted medals may be returned as identifiable from the visitor card or member card. good.

  Here, a situation where the cylinder key 125 and the hook part 126 are used will be described. First, when the cylinder key 125 or the hook part 126 is used, the cylinder key 125 or the hook part 126 is normally displayed in the liquid crystal display at the first rotation position or the second rotation position where the liquid crystal display unit 121 is located. Since the front is covered with the unit 121, first, the liquid crystal display unit 121 is rotated to the third rotation position, so that a store clerk or the like of the game hall moves the cylinder key 125 and the hook portion 126 to the front of the medal lending machine 100. Easy access from the side.

  Then, by unlocking the medal replenishment door key 131 shown in FIG. 1 and opening the medal replenishment door 130, the second unlocking operation unit 132 and the first unlocking provided inside the medal replenishment door 130 are performed. The operation unit 133 can be operated.

  Next, the first unlocking operation unit 133 is operated. As a result of this operation, the first-stage locking mechanism (not shown) provided behind the housing 101 as described above is released. After releasing the lock mechanism in the first stage, the casing 101 is pulled a predetermined amount (about 5 centimeters) by performing an action such as pulling the casing 101 forward by hooking a drawer jig or a finger to the hook portion 126. ) Can be pulled forward only.

  In this embodiment, by pulling the casing 101 forward by a predetermined amount in this way, the connection between the casing 101 and a socket (not shown) for supplying power to the casing 101 is disconnected. Therefore, it is possible for a game clerk or the like to safely maintain an electrical device without worrying about an electric shock or the like with the housing 101 pulled out by a predetermined amount. ing.

  Note that in a state where the casing 101 is pulled forward by a predetermined amount, the entire banknote identification unit 180 is not exposed, so that a store clerk or the like of the game hall takes out (collects) banknotes from the banknote identification unit 180. Is impossible.

  Further, the socket (not shown) and the housing 101 are connected again by pushing the housing 101 backward. Further, when the connection between the socket (not shown) and the housing 101 is connected, various settings in the control unit 181 are reset. For this reason, in the medal lending machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the power supply can be stopped and reset only by releasing one lock, so that the reset can be easily performed.

  After the casing 101 has been pulled forward by a predetermined amount, the cylinder key 125 is turned to unlock it, and at the same time, the second unlocking operation unit 132 is operated, whereby a first (not shown) provided in the casing 101 is provided. The two-stage locking mechanism is released, and the casing 101 can be further pulled out to the maximum. After releasing the lock mechanism in the second stage, the casing 101 is moved further forward by performing an action such as pulling the drawer jig or finger hooked on the hook 126 forward and pulling the casing 101 forward. Can be pulled out to the maximum. Thus, the housing | casing part 101 of the banknote identification unit 180 is exposed from the side surface of the housing | casing 101 because the housing | casing 101 is further pulled out ahead. That is, a game shop clerk or the like can take out banknotes from the storage part of the banknote recognition unit 180 exposed from the side surface of the casing 101 by further pulling the casing 101 forward.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the form in which the entire casing 101 can be pulled out to the maximum is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only the upper unit 103 is maximized. It may be something that can be pulled out.

  When the case 101 is stored, the case 101 is pushed in, the cylinder key 125 is locked, the medal supply door 130 is closed, and the medal supply door key 131 is locked.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the banknote identification unit 180 is provided in the housing 101 and the banknotes are stored in the storage section of the banknote identification unit 180. However, the present invention is limited to this. In the case where a banknote transport function for transporting a banknote inserted from the banknote insertion slot 110 to a specific storage section is provided on a game island or the like where the medal lending machine 100 is installed, the banknote identification unit 180 Since banknotes are not stored, the casing 101 may be pulled out to the maximum by merely operating the second unlocking operation unit 132 without providing the cylinder key 125.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the slot machine 1 that plays a game using a medal (game medium) that is a game value or a credit is applied as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It can be a slot machine using pachinko balls (game media), or provided for a pachinko game machine that uses pachinko balls (game media) to lend out pachinko balls (game media). It may be a gaming device to perform. The pachinko balls (game media) can be lent out by supplying the pachinko balls (game media) paid out from the payout device provided inside the game device to the corresponding pachinko gaming machine through the supply nozzle. In addition, it may have a function of paying out a pachinko ball (game medium) lent out from a corresponding pachinko gaming machine.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the slot machine 1 from which a medal (game medium) as a game value is paid out is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a medal (game medium) or the like is used. In addition, it may be a complete credit type slot machine that can play a game using credits, points, etc., and pachinko balls (game media) are enclosed in a pachinko game machine that cannot be touched by fingers. It may be a sealed pachinko game machine.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the cylinder key 125 and the hook part 126 were illustrated as an example of an action part, this invention is not limited to this, For example, parts other than these cylinder keys 125 and the hook part 126, for example, , The remote control light receiving unit for receiving infrared signals transmitted from the remote control owned by the store clerk, the setting operation unit operated when displaying the setting screen for performing various settings, and the player In the case of the medal lending machine 100 having a charging connection unit for charging a portable terminal, a call button of a store clerk, a display switching button of the liquid crystal display panel 119, a replay button 122, and a medal M counting function. May be a portion where the player directly or indirectly acts, such as an operation button for paying out the counted medal number.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the state which pulled out the housing | casing 101 as the "predetermined state" of this invention, ie, the physical state of the medal lending machine 100, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this. It is not limited, and the internal control state is changed from a normal control state to a specific control state (in the case where the above-described remote control light receiving unit, setting operation unit or the like is used as an action unit). For example, the state may be changed to a state for performing maintenance or the like, or may be changed from a normal processing state to a special processing state (for example, a processing state for performing setting processing).

  In the embodiment, the game hall is illustrated as the facility where the gaming machine is installed. However, the facility may be a facility other than the game hall, for example, a facility such as a game center.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the liquid crystal display unit 121 illustrated the form which rotates as an example of the "movement" in this invention, this invention is not limited to this, The display of the liquid crystal display panel 119 is demonstrated. As long as it can move to a position where it is easy to visually recognize the image and to a position where it is difficult to visually recognize the display of the liquid crystal display panel 119, any form of movement is possible. For example, the liquid crystal display unit 121 It is provided so as to be slidable between a storage position (second position) in which the display of the liquid crystal display panel 119 is not visible and stored in the apparatus, and a position (first position) protruding (exposed) to the front of the apparatus. Further, it may be capable of both sliding movement and rotation.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which used both the 1st unlocking operation part 133 and the 2nd unlocking operation part 132 as the mechanical switch was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, At least one of these release operation units may be an electric switch so that the lock can be released all at once by an instruction from a hall computer or a remote controller.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 5 Lower plate 100 Medal lending machine 101 Case 110 Bill insertion slot 114 Return button 116 Lending button 112 Card insertion slot 119 Liquid crystal display panel 121 Liquid crystal display unit 125 Cylinder key 126 Hook part

Claims (1)

A gaming device provided corresponding to a gaming machine,
A display unit for displaying predetermined information so that the player can visually recognize it;
An action part capable of performing an action for bringing the gaming apparatus into a predetermined state;
On the front,
The display unit is movable to a first position where a player who is playing a game in the corresponding gaming machine can easily view the predetermined information, and a second position where it is more difficult to visually recognize the first position.
When the display unit is located at the second position, it is possible to more easily act on the action unit than when the display unit is located at the first position. A gaming device to play.

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