JP3779578B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine using a conductive gaming medium such as a slot machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A slot machine is known as one of game machines using a conductive game medium. FIG. 15A is a schematic view showing a state in which the front door of the slot machine 1001 is opened. As shown in the figure, the slot machine main body 1001 has a game medium (here, a metal medal as an example). ) Is dispensed (so-called hopper) 1002 is incorporated. Since the inserted medals are accumulated in the hopper 1002, when the inserted number greatly increases with respect to the number of paid out medals during the game, the hopper 1002 stores medals exceeding the specified capacity, and finally Overflows as a surplus medal. The overflowing medals are stored, for example, in an auxiliary storage case 1003 arranged beside the hopper 1002.
[0003]
On the other hand, in the auxiliary storage case 1003, for example, two horizontal holes are formed, and two metal terminals 1004 are inserted.
[0004]
When the auxiliary storage case 1003 is filled with medals, the two metal terminals are conducted through the medals and an overflow signal is output, for example, a lamp blinks or a warning sound is output.
[0005]
As a result, the store clerk notices that the auxiliary storage case 1003 is full and takes out the auxiliary storage case 1003 from the slot machine 1001 and carries it to, for example, a large-capacity recovery tank (not shown) to recover the medals in the case. Return to tank.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the prior art, static electricity is accumulated in the medal stored in the auxiliary storage case 1003, and therefore, at the moment when the medal is full and the two metal terminals are in a conductive state, the discharge is performed at once, and the metal There was a problem that the detection circuit connected to the terminal was destroyed.
[0007]
In addition to the destruction of the detection circuit, there was a problem that in the winter season, when a store clerk touched a medal stacked in an auxiliary storage case, it received a static shock.
[0008]
In addition, when such a discharge occurs, electromagnetic waves are radiated to the electronic components in the housing, causing a malfunction of the electronic components.
[0009]
In order to solve the above problem, as shown by a dotted line in FIG. 15B, a method of providing a metal terminal 1005 for grounding is known, but in this method, the number of metal terminals is three. For example, when the auxiliary storage case is taken in and out, it is necessary to pass three metal terminals through the three insertion holes, and the work becomes complicated.
[0010]
In general, a guide rail for guiding a medal to the auxiliary storage case is provided at the upper part of the hopper. Since this guide rail is usually arranged on the front side (front door side), FIG. As shown in (b), there is a problem that the medals are piled up from the front side and static electricity is accumulated to some extent on the medals before the medals come into contact with the ground metal terminals.
[0011]
In FIG. 15B, it is conceivable to install a metal terminal on the front side (front door side), but in this case, a metal terminal is provided on the front door to be opened and closed, which is very dangerous.
[0012]
In view of such problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game table that can obtain a sufficient electrostatic effect and has an easy-to-use auxiliary storage case.
[0013]
  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a game medium payout means for accumulating and paying out charged conductive game media,
  A plurality of rows of reels are driven by the insertion of the game medium and the game start operation, and an internal lottery is executed. The reels are stopped based on the result of the internal lottery and the reel stop operation, and a predetermined line is placed on the winning line. When the combination of the patterns is stopped, it is a game machine that pays out the game media from the game media payout means as a winning prize,
  A detachable auxiliary storage case for auxiliary storage of the game medium overflowing from the game medium payout means;
  Grounding means for releasing static electricity charged in the game medium in the auxiliary storage case;
  Have
  The auxiliary storage case does not have a dedicated part for bringing the game medium into contact with the grounding means, and is formed so that at least a part of the auxiliary storage case is a conductive member having conductivity,
  The grounding means is in contact with the conductive member of the auxiliary storage case.,
  The gaming table further includes a terminal for detecting that the gaming medium is accumulated in a certain amount or more in the auxiliary storage case,
  A terminal insertion hole for inserting the terminal is formed in the auxiliary storage case, and an insulating member for preventing electrical continuity with the terminal is attached to a peripheral portion of the terminal insertion hole.It is characterized by.
[0014]
  here,It is preferable that the entire auxiliary storage case is formed of a conductive member.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a slot machine will be exemplarily described in detail as a preferred embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention with reference to the drawings. However, the relative arrangement and the like of the constituent elements described in this embodiment are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention only to those unless otherwise specified.
[0023]
The slot machine is one of game machines that perform games using conductive game media.
[0024]
More specifically, the slot machine starts the movement of the reels in a plurality of rows by inserting the conductive game medium and starting the game, and executes the internal lottery. The result of the internal lottery and the reel stop operation When the reels are stopped based on the winning combination and the combination of predetermined patterns on the winning line is stopped, the game medium payout means is driven to pay out the game medium from the payout outlet, and the game medium payout means is a game medium. When the game media overflows and the game media overflows, the game table can store the overflowing game media in the auxiliary storage case.
[0025]
(First embodiment)
[External configuration example of slot machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view of an appearance of a slot machine as a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 1, in the center of the slot machine body 100, there are three reels in which a plurality of kinds of patterns (“7”, “Bar”, “Bell”, “Rep”, etc.) are arranged on the outer peripheral surface ( The left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112) are housed and can be rotated inside the main body 100.
[0027]
Three images of the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction on a reel display window provided on the front door 101 of the main body 100. Therefore, when all reels are stopped, the player can see a total of nine patterns of 3 × 3.
[0028]
On the back side of each reel, a backlight module for illuminating each picture displayed on the reel display window is arranged. Although not particularly illustrated, the backlight module can emit backlights of seven colors (a mixed color including three primary colors of red, green, and bluish purple and white).
[0029]
In this embodiment, three reels are provided, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.
[0030]
The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates a winning line that is valid for each game. The effective winning line changes depending on the number of conductive game media (metal medals) inserted in the slot machine. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the case of a slot machine having five pay lines, when one medal is inserted, a middle horizontal pay line is added, and when two medals are inserted, an upper and lower horizontal pay lines are added. When three winning lines are inserted, three lines including two diagonal winning lines are effective. Of course, the number of winning lines is not limited to five.
[0031]
The start lamp 121 is a lamp for informing that the reel is ready to rotate.
[0032]
The re-game lamp 122 is a lamp for notifying the player that the next game is a re-game when winning a re-game (when Rep-Rep-Rep and the like are complete).
[0033]
The notification lamp 123 is a lamp for notifying the player that a special winning combination (a winning combination for starting a special game, for example, a BB (Big Bonus) game) is internally won. This BB game is started when, for example, a predetermined pattern combination such as “7-7-7” is arranged on the winning line.
[0034]
The payout number display 124 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player when winning a winning combination with a payout.
[0035]
The game number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of general games in the BB game.
[0036]
The stored number display 126 is a display that displays the number of medals stored in the slot machine.
[0037]
The medal insertion lamp 127 is a lamp that informs the player that a medal can be inserted.
[0038]
The effect lamp 128 is a lamp used for the effect to enhance the interest of the game.
[0039]
The medal insertion buttons 130, 131, and 132 are buttons (so-called bet buttons) for inserting the stored medals into the slot machine, and include a one-sheet insertion button 130, a two-sheet insertion button 131, and a three-sheet insertion button 132. By pressing these buttons, 1 to 3 medals are inserted into the slot machine in one game.
[0040]
The medal slot 134 is an opening through which a player inserts medals when starting a game.
[0041]
The start lever 135 is a lever that starts the rotation of the reels 110 to 112.
[0042]
The stop buttons 136 to 138 are buttons for stopping the corresponding reels 110 to 112 when pressed. A lamp is provided inside each stop button. After the start lever 135 is operated, all the lamps are turned on when the reels can be stopped, and each lamp is turned off each time the stop button is pressed. Go.
[0043]
The settlement button 139 includes a settlement function that settles and discharges medals stored in the slot machine main body 100, and a medal of a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more among medals inserted by the player from the medal slot 134. It also functions as a storage switching function for switching whether or not to store up to 50 medals won by winning.
[0044]
The key hole 140 is an insertion port into which a key is inserted. When the inserted key is turned clockwise, the lock is released and the front door 101 of the slot machine can be opened.
[0045]
The medal payout opening 160 is an opening for discharging medals, and medals paid out at the time of winning are discharged from here. The discharged medals are accumulated in the medal tray 161.
[0046]
The sound hole 162 is a hole provided for outputting the sound of the speaker.
[0047]
The upper lamp 170 is a decorative lamp for exciting the entire game, and is turned on / off / flashing according to the game state.
[0048]
The liquid crystal display (LCD) 133 is used for various information related to games (game screens for characters to appear, games screens for displaying slump graphs, guide screens for displaying reach eyes, etc. If an error occurs, an error screen that displays the details of the error can be displayed.
[0049]
Instead of the LCD 133, an effect reel may be provided. Three effect reels may be provided corresponding to the reels 110 to 112 described above.
[0050]
[Internal configuration]
Next, the configuration inside the housing of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a front view of the inside of the housing of the slot machine according to the present embodiment (the state in which the auxiliary storage case 500 is set). FIG. 3 is a front view of the inside of the casing of the slot machine according to the present embodiment (the state in which the auxiliary storage case 500 is removed).
[0051]
The main control board 200 is a control board that controls the main part of the game table.
[0052]
The sub-control board 210 is a control board that controls parts (auxiliary parts) other than the main part of the game table.
[0053]
The external concentration terminal board 250 is an interface board that is connected to the main control board 200 and the sub-control board 210 and transmits various signals generated in the slot machine to the outside of the game machine.
[0054]
The reels 110 to 112 are rotatably held on the reel mount 230 and can be rotated in the circumferential direction by a motor (not shown).
[0055]
The hopper 240 is a device for accumulating the inserted medals and discharging the medals from the medal payout opening 160 when winning. A guide rail 241 for guiding the overflowing medals to the auxiliary storage case 500 is provided on the upper part of the hopper 240.
[0056]
The power supply box 220 is provided with a power switch for turning the power ON / OFF, a reset switch operated when resetting is desired, and the like.
[0057]
The auxiliary storage case 500 is a case for receiving medals overflowing from the hopper 240.
[0058]
As shown in FIG. 3, two terminals (metal terminals 270 and 271) for detecting an overflow of the auxiliary storage case 500 are provided on the back side rear surface of the housing 102.
[0059]
Under the auxiliary storage case 500, a grounding portion (in this embodiment, a metal ground plate) 260 is installed as a grounding means for releasing static electricity charged in the medal in the auxiliary storage case.
[0060]
In addition, the earth part 260 performs a conductive treatment (for example, metal plating, coating of conductive paint, etc.) on a portion of the inner wall of the housing that comes into contact with the auxiliary storage case when the auxiliary storage case is disposed. You may make it form.
[0061]
[Configuration example of control unit]
With reference to FIG. 4, the configuration of the control unit of slot machine 100 in the present embodiment will be described.
[0062]
The control unit in the present embodiment includes a main control unit 300 that controls the entire game, a sub-control unit 400 that performs control related to effects for exciting the game, and an LCD control unit (not shown) that controls the LCD 133. It is configured. The configuration of the control unit is not limited to this. For example, there is no problem even if the main control unit 300 and the sub-control unit 400 are combined.
[0063]
<Main control unit 300>
A main control unit processor (hereinafter referred to as Main CPU) 310 is the center of control in the slot machine of the present embodiment, and exchanges control signals and data with peripheral units via a bus 330.
[0064]
The random number generator 311 generates a random number used for internal lottery and the like, and is connected to the Main CPU 310 via the bus 330.
[0065]
A medal sensor 312 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal slot 134, a start lever sensor 313 for detecting an operation of the start lever 135, a stop button sensor 314 for detecting that any of the stop buttons 136 to 138 is pressed, A medal insertion button sensor 315 that detects that any one of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 has been pressed, and an overflow sensor 316 that detects that the auxiliary storage case 500 is full of medals include an input interface 317 and a bus. It is connected to the Main CPU 310 via 330.
[0066]
A ROM (Read Only Memory) 318 stores a program for controlling the main part of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, control data for performing stop control of the main reels 110 to 112, a data table, and the like. is doing.
[0067]
A RAM (Random Access Memory) 319 has a work area for a program processed by the Main CPU 310 and stores variable data and the like.
[0068]
A motor control unit 320 that controls a motor (not shown) that rotates and stops the main reels 110 to 112 and a hopper control unit 321 that controls the payout of medals by the hopper are sent to the Main CPU 310 via the input / output interface 322 and the bus 330. It is connected.
[0069]
The lamp control unit 323 controls lighting, extinguishing, blinking, and the like of various display devices (excluding the effect lamp 128) illustrated in FIG. 1 and is connected to the Main CPU 310 via the output interface 324 and the bus 330.
[0070]
The output interface 325 transmits various commands (such as commands for instructing effects by backlight, sound effects, liquid crystal display, and the like) to the input interface 416 of the sub-control unit 400 based on instructions from the Main CPU 310.
[0071]
<Sub-control unit 400>
The sub-control unit processor (hereinafter referred to as SubCPU) 410 receives various commands from the main control unit 300 via the input interface 416 and the bus 430, and controls the peripheral units according to the contents of the received commands. Controls delivery of data such as signals.
[0072]
The backlight control unit 413 controls lighting / flashing / extinguishing of the backlight of the main reel in accordance with an instruction from the SubCPU 410.
[0073]
The effect lamp control unit 414 performs lighting / extinguishing control of the effect lamp 128 of FIG. 1 in accordance with an instruction from the SubCPU 410.
[0074]
The backlight control unit 413 and the effect lamp control unit 414 are connected to the SubCPU 410 via the output interface 415 and the bus 430.
[0075]
The ROM 417 transmits control commands to an LCD control unit (not shown) according to various commands received from the main control unit 300, controls related to illumination of the backlight of each reel, the effect lamp 128, sound effects, BGM, and the like. A program and control data for controlling music are stored. A command to be transmitted to the LCD control unit is transmitted via the output interface 412.
[0076]
The RAM 418 has a work area for programs processed by the SubCPU 410 and stores variable data and the like.
[0077]
The musical tone signal forming unit 419 forms and outputs a musical tone signal based on the control signal and data transferred from the SubCPU 410. This musical sound signal is amplified by the amplifier 420 and then output as a sound from the speaker 421.
[0078]
Note that the processing performed by the sub-control unit 400 described above may be performed collectively by the main control unit 300.
[0079]
Here, a schematic configuration of the overflow sensor 316 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0080]
As shown in the figure, one of the two metal terminals (here, the metal terminal 270) inserted into the auxiliary storage case 500 is connected to SG (signal ground). The other of the two metal terminals (metal terminal 271) is connected to the input side of the comparator 3161, and this input voltage is compared with a reference voltage. The output side of the comparator is connected to the Main CPU 310.
[0081]
The above-described ground plate 260 is connected to FG (frame ground).
[0082]
When the accumulated amount of medals in the auxiliary storage case 500 increases and the two metal terminals are electrically connected via the medals, the comparator 3161 detects this and outputs a detection signal. When receiving the detection signal, the Main CPU 310 assumes that the auxiliary storage case 500 is in an overflow state and, for example, blinks the upper lamp 170 and outputs a warning sound from the speaker 421.
[0083]
[Control processing]
<Basic control of games>
FIG. 6 is an example showing a basic control of the game in the slot machine of the present embodiment in a flowchart. The basic control of the game is performed mainly by the Main CPU 310, and the process shown in the figure is repeatedly executed unless a power cut or the like (when the power switch is turned off or during a power failure) is detected.
[0084]
In the process of S101, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted. When a medal is inserted, the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the number of inserted medals.
[0085]
In the process of S102, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start lever 135 has been operated, the number of inserted medals is determined and the number of winning lines is determined.
[0086]
In the process of S103, the random number generated by the random number generator 311 is acquired.
[0087]
In the process of S104, a winning combination lottery (internal lottery) is performed using the acquired random number value and a lottery table stored in the ROM 318.
[0088]
Specifically, a plurality of lottery tables in which the number of game media that a player can acquire through a predetermined number of games (for example, 20,000 times) converges to statistically different values are stored in the ROM 318. In the process, a lottery table corresponding to the currently set value is selected and an internal lottery is performed. The set value can be arbitrarily changed by a hall manager using a predetermined switch (not shown). In the present embodiment, the set value can be changed in six steps.
[0089]
In the process of S104, the lottery for the effect is executed together with the lottery for the winning combination. In the effect lottery, a lottery using random numbers is performed as in the winning combination lottery, and it is determined whether or not to produce an effect and what kind of effect to perform if the effect is to be performed.
[0090]
In the process of S105, rotation of all reels is started.
[0091]
In the process of S106, the stop button can be received. When the stop button is pressed, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped.
[0092]
In the process of S107, a winning determination is performed. For example, if “Bell-Bell-Bell” is available, a Bell prize is awarded. Further, if “7-7-7” is prepared, it is determined that the BB winning is made, and preparation is made so that the big bonus game can be started from the next game.
[0093]
In the process of S108, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.
[0094]
Next, the configuration of the auxiliary storage case 500 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
[0095]
FIG. 7A is an external view of the auxiliary storage case 500 and shows a state before an opening / closing plate (specifically, a bottom plate) 520 as a bottom member is attached to the main body 510. Similarly, FIG. 7B is an external view of the auxiliary storage case 500, which shows a state where the bottom plate 520 is attached to the main body 510.
[0096]
As shown in FIG. 7A, the main body 510 includes an upper opening 511 that receives medals overflowing from the hopper 240, a lower opening 512 that is opened and closed by the bottom plate 520, and a bottom plate into which the bottom plate 520 is inserted. It has an insertion port 513 and is integrally formed of a resin material (here, ABS resin) including the guide rail portion 517, the restriction portions 516a and 516b, the stopper 518, and the like. The dimensions of the main body 510 are determined according to the size of the arrangement space beside the hopper. Terminal insertion holes 514 and 515 for inserting the above-described metal terminals 270 and 271 are formed in the main body back surface 510c.
[0097]
On the other hand, a guide rail portion 517 that extends in the longitudinal direction of the main body 510 while protruding inward by a required width is provided on the lower edge portion of the main body side surface 510b. By this guide rail portion 517, the bottom plate 520 is linearly guided in the longitudinal direction of the main body 510.
[0098]
Regulating portions 516a and 516b extending in the width direction of the main body 510 are provided on the lower edge portion of the main body front surface 510a and the lower edge portion of the main body back surface 510c, respectively, while protruding toward the inside by a required width.
[0099]
The restricting portions 516a and 516b are disposed at positions higher by the thickness of the bottom plate 520 with reference to the upper surface of the guide rail portion 517. When the bottom plate 520 is set at a closed position where the lower opening 512 is closed as shown in FIG. 7B, the regulating portions 516a and 516b lock both ends of the bottom plate 520. The movement in the direction away from the guide rail portion 517 (that is, the upward direction in the figure) is restricted. In other words, the restricting portions 516a and 516b prevent the bottom plate 520 from dropping as it is when the main body 310 is turned upside down.
[0100]
A notch 519 is formed in the lower part of the bottom plate insertion opening 513 on the front surface 510a of the main body. The width of the notch 519 is formed slightly wider than the width of the contact piece 523 screwed to the lower surface of the bottom plate 520 so that the contact piece 523 can pass through when the bottom plate 520 is inserted and removed.
[0101]
The bottom plate 520 is formed with a plurality of through holes 521 (two in series here) having a size slightly smaller than the medal. By providing such a through hole 521, it is possible to reduce the falling sound that occurs when a medal spilled from the hopper 240 hits the bottom plate 520. In addition, when the bottom plate 520 is attached or detached, it is possible to slide the bottom plate 520 by putting a finger on these through holes 521. Further, the weight of the bottom plate 520 can be reduced by the amount corresponding to the through hole 521. The shape, number, and arrangement of the through holes 521 may be determined as appropriate, but at least consideration is given so that medals do not fall out of the through holes 521. In addition to the through holes 521, stop holes 522 are formed at the front end and the rear end of the bottom plate 520, respectively.
[0102]
FIG. 8A is a partial perspective view when the center of the auxiliary storage case 500 is cut in the vertical direction. The auxiliary storage case 500 is configured to be bilaterally symmetric about the longitudinal section. FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory views showing a state in which the bottom plate 520 is mounted.
[0103]
A stopper 518 is provided at the center of the lower edge of the main body back surface 510c. The stopper 518 engages with the stop hole 522 of the bottom plate 520 so that the bottom plate 520 does not slide on the guide rail portion 517 and protrude from the bottom plate insertion port 513 when the main body 510 is inclined. The stopper 518 includes a plate-like flexible portion 518a having moderate rigidity and a claw portion 518b that protrudes upward from the tip of the flexible portion 518a and engages with a stop hole 522 formed in the bottom plate 520. Composed.
[0104]
As shown in FIG. 8B, the bottom plate 520, the contact piece 523, and the screw 524 constitute a conduction means for conducting the medal and the ground portion 260 in order to remove static electricity from the medal. , Formed of a conductive member. Specifically, the bottom plate 520 is a metal plate and has a size necessary for closing the lower opening 512 of the main body 510. The contact piece 523 is a metal small piece formed in a strip shape, and is fixed by a metal screw 524.
[0105]
Further, the contact piece 523 bends obliquely downward from the middle (bends gradually away from the bottom plate 520), and slightly protrudes from below the main body 510 when the bottom plate 520 is attached to the main body 510. Yes.
[0106]
In addition, the fixing structure of the bottom plate 520, the contact piece 523, and the contact piece 523 is not limited to such a configuration.
In short, there is no particular limitation as long as the static electricity of the medals stored in the auxiliary storage case 500 can be released to the ground plate 260 described above.
[0107]
Next, a method for attaching / detaching the bottom plate 520 to / from the main body 510 will be described.
[0108]
When the bottom plate 520 is inserted from the bottom plate insertion port 513 located at the lower part of the front surface 510a of the main body, the bottom plate 520 moves on the guide rail 517, and the front end of the bottom plate 520 reaches the claw portion 518b of the stopper 518 when it advances a certain distance. Abut. When the bottom plate 520 is further pushed, the front end of the bottom plate 520 pushes the claw portion 518b of the stopper 518 outward and elastically deforms such that the flexible portion 518a of the stopper 518 warps outward. When the bottom plate 520 is further pushed in this state, the claw portion 518b of the stopper 518 eventually enters the stop hole 522 of the bottom plate 520, and the flexible portion 518a of the stopper 518 returns to its original shape.
[0109]
The bottom plate 520 attached in this way does not fall off the main body 510 even if the main body 510 is inclined or inverted.
[0110]
On the other hand, when removing the bottom plate 520, the claw portion 518b of the stopper 518 may be removed from the retaining hole 522 of the bottom plate 520, and the bottom plate 520 may be pulled out in this state.
[0111]
Next, a usage pattern of the auxiliary storage case 500 of the present embodiment will be described.
[0112]
As shown in FIG. 2, the auxiliary storage case 500 is set on the ground plate 260 inside the slot machine with the bottom plate 520 attached.
[0113]
At this time, as shown in FIG. 8C, the contact piece 523 on the lower surface of the bottom plate 520 bends upward (inside the auxiliary storage case) and elastically deforms, and the repulsive force acting at that time causes the ground plate 260 side. And a better contact state can be obtained.
[0114]
Note that an automatic medal collection system may be installed as an island facility.
[0115]
In such a case, the bottom plate 520 may be stood in the main body as shown in FIG. At the center of the guide rail 514, a notch 517a for standing is formed in advance. If the end of the bottom plate 520 is aligned with the notch 517a, the bottom plate 520 will fall even if a fallen medal hits it. Absent.
[0116]
Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the medals overflowing from the hopper 240 flow down along the bottom plate 520 and are discharged through the discharge port 280 at the bottom of the housing and the discharge port 104 of the island facility. The discharged medals fall on the conveyor 102. These coins are conveyed by the conveyor 102 and are collected, for example, in a collection tank 103 at the end of the island.
[0117]
The configuration and handling of the first embodiment of the auxiliary storage case has been described above. For example, instead of the guide rail portion 517 (see FIG. 8A), a hinge mechanism is provided, and the bottom plate 520 is configured like an open / close door. In addition, a stopper capable of locking the open / close door type bottom plate may be provided. In addition, if the bottom plate of the open / close door type is made to be rotatable within a range of about 270 °, it can be folded sideways when opened, so that the bottom plate can be folded horizontally when set in a slot machine. There is no problem of overhanging and getting in the way.
[0118]
(Second Embodiment)
Next, a game stand as a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The game stand according to the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in the configuration of the auxiliary storage case, and the other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, so the description thereof is omitted here. To do.
[0119]
FIG. 11A is a longitudinal sectional view of the auxiliary storage case of the present embodiment, and shows a state in which the clip 620 as the conduction means is removed. FIG. 11B is an external view of the auxiliary storage case 600 of the present embodiment, and shows a state where the clip 620 is attached to the main body 610.
[0120]
In the present embodiment, as the clip 620, a metal clip obtained by folding a metal plate having a required length in half is used.
[0121]
Further, as shown in the figure, the auxiliary storage case 600 does not have a detachable bottom plate, only the upper opening 611 is provided, and the entire auxiliary storage case is integrally formed of ABS resin or the like.
Two terminal insertion holes 613 and 614 are formed on the back surface of the auxiliary storage case 600 as described above.
[0122]
Further, a clip insertion hole 615 for inserting a metal clip 620 is formed in the lower edge portion of one side surface of the main body 610.
[0123]
A gap between the upper flat portion 620 a and the lower flat portion 520 b of the metal clip 620 is narrower than the thickness of the bottom portion 612 of the auxiliary storage case 600.
[0124]
Therefore, when the metal clip 620 is inserted from the clip insertion port 615, the bottom portion 612 of the auxiliary storage case 600 is sandwiched between the upper plane portion 620a and the lower plane portion 520b of the metal clip 620, thereby fixing the metal clip 620. Is done.
[0125]
On the contrary, if the metal clip 620 is pulled out from the clip insertion opening 615 with force, the metal clip 620 can be easily removed.
[0126]
Thus, according to the auxiliary storage case of the present embodiment, it is possible to attach and detach the static elimination unit (metal clip 620) with one touch.
[0127]
(Third embodiment)
Next, a game stand as a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The game stand according to the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in the configuration of the auxiliary storage case, and the other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, so the description thereof is omitted here. To do.
[0128]
12A and 12B are external views of the auxiliary storage case 700 of the present embodiment.
[0129]
The main body 710 has an upper opening 711 and a lower opening 712, and the lower opening 712 is closed by a bottom plate 720 as a conduction means. As described above, two terminal insertion holes 713 and 714 are formed in the back surface of the main body 710. Six screw holes 715 are formed at the lower end of each surface of the main body 710.
[0130]
At the front end portion, the rear end portion, and both side portions of the bottom plate 720, angle portions 721, 722, 723, and 724 for attachment are formed, respectively. A screw hole 725 is formed in each angle portion.
[0131]
In addition, the bottom plate 720 is formed with a through hole 726 for reducing a falling sound generated when a medal spilled from the hopper 240 hits the bottom plate 720, as described above. Needless to say, the size of the through hole 726 is smaller than the medal.
[0132]
In assembling the auxiliary storage case having such a configuration, the bottom plate 720 is closed with the lower opening 712 of the main body 710 with the bottom plate 720, and then the bottom plate 720 is fixed with screws 731 from four directions.
[0133]
Thus, if the bottom part of the auxiliary storage case is brought into direct contact with the ground plate, a member such as the contact piece described above becomes unnecessary.
[0134]
(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a game stand as a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The game stand according to the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in the configuration of the auxiliary storage case, and the other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, so the description thereof is omitted here. To do.
[0135]
FIG. 13 is an external view of the auxiliary storage case 800 of the present embodiment. Also in the auxiliary storage case 800 of the present embodiment, two terminal insertion holes 814 and 815 are formed in the back surface of the auxiliary storage case 800 as described above.
[0136]
In the present embodiment, there is no detachable bottom plate, only the upper opening 811 is provided, and the entire auxiliary storage case is integrally formed of ABS resin or the like.
The bottom portion 812 of the auxiliary storage case 800 is formed with a plurality of through holes 813 that allow the medal to contact the ground portion 260 without dropping the medal.
[0137]
Specifically, each through hole 813 has a circular shape, and its diameter is slightly smaller than the diameter of the medal.
[0138]
Note that the shape, the number, and the arrangement of the through holes 813 may be arbitrarily determined as long as the medal can be prevented from dropping and the medal can be brought into contact with the ground plate 260.
[0139]
(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a game stand as a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The game stand according to the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in the configuration of the auxiliary storage case, and the other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, so the description thereof is omitted here. To do.
[0140]
FIG. 14A is an external view of the auxiliary storage case 900 of the present embodiment. Also in the auxiliary storage case of the present embodiment, two terminal insertion holes 911 and 912 are formed in the back surface of the auxiliary storage case 900 as described above.
[0141]
In the present embodiment, the entire auxiliary storage case is formed of a conductive member (here, conductive plastic). The conductive plastic is a well-known functional material, and is manufactured, for example, by mixing carbon or the like into a resin.
[0142]
When the conductive plastic is employed, the range of selection with respect to electrical characteristics is widened. For example, the following effects can be obtained.
[0143]
That is, when the entire auxiliary storage case is made of metal, if the two metal terminals are inadvertently brought into contact with the peripheral portions of the terminal insertion holes 911 and 912, the overflow sensor will malfunction, but the predetermined resistance Value (static electricity charged to the medal can escape to the ground plate, but the resistance value is high enough that the sensor cannot detect even if the two metal terminals touch the peripheral portions of the insertion holes 911 and 912: 0x10⁶Ω to 1.0 × 10⁸Such a problem can be easily avoided if a conductive plastic having Ω) is employed.
[0144]
And according to this Embodiment, since it is not necessary to provide the dedicated components (a metal contact piece and a metal clip mentioned above) for making a medal contact with an earth | ground part, or the through-hole of a baseplate, cost reduction is achieved.
[0145]
Here, although the entire storage case is formed of a conductive member, it is only necessary that the medal inside the case and the ground part outside the case are electrically connected by forming a part of the storage case as a conductive member. For example, a method of mixing with a resin such as carbon may be devised so that only the bottom portion of the storage case becomes a conductive member.
[0146]
The auxiliary storage case 900 is made of a metal material instead of the conductive plastic, and an insulating member 920 as shown in FIG. 14B is attached to the two terminal insertion holes 911 and 912 to cope with it. Also good.
[0147]
The insulating member (here, insulating rubber) 920 is formed in a ring shape and can be fitted into the terminal insertion holes 911 and 912.
[0148]
In this way, no problem occurs even if the two metal terminals come into contact with the peripheral portions of the insertion holes 911 and 912.
[0149]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game table that can obtain a sufficient electrostatic effect and has an easy-to-use auxiliary storage case.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of the appearance of a slot machine as a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the inside of the housing of the slot machine as the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the inside of the housing of the slot machine as the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control unit of the slot machine as the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an overflow sensor of the control unit of the slot machine as the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a view showing a flowchart showing the basic operation of the slot machine as the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a view showing an auxiliary storage case provided in the slot machine as the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a view showing an auxiliary storage case provided in the slot machine as the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a view showing a state in which an auxiliary storage case provided in the slot machine as the first embodiment of the present invention is set.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the slot machine as the first embodiment of the present invention is mounted on an island.
FIG. 11 is a view showing an auxiliary storage case provided in the slot machine as the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a view showing an auxiliary storage case provided in the slot machine as the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a view showing an auxiliary storage case provided in the slot machine as the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a view showing an auxiliary storage case provided in the slot machine as the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a state in which medals are accumulated in a conventional island facility and an auxiliary storage case.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 slot machine body
110 Left main reel
111 middle main reel
112 Right main reel
120 winning line indicator lamp
121 Start lamp
122 Replay Lamp
123 Notification lamp
124 Payout number display
125 game number display
126 Stored number indicator
127 medal insertion lamp
128 Production lamp
130-132 medal insertion buttons
134 medal slot
135 Start lever
136-138 Stop button
139 Checkout button
140 Door key
160 Medals outlet
161 Medal tray
170 Upper lamp

Claims (2)

It has a game medium payout means for accumulating and paying out charged conductive game media,
A plurality of rows of reels are driven by the insertion of the game medium and the game start operation, and an internal lottery is executed. The reels are stopped based on the result of the internal lottery and the reel stop operation, and a predetermined line is placed on the winning line. When the combination of the patterns is stopped, it is a game machine that pays out the game media from the game media payout means as a winning prize,
A detachable auxiliary storage case for auxiliary storage of the game medium overflowing from the game medium payout means;
Grounding means for releasing static electricity charged in the game medium in the auxiliary storage case;
Have
The auxiliary storage case does not have a dedicated part for bringing the game medium into contact with the grounding means, and is formed so that at least a part of the auxiliary storage case is a conductive member having conductivity,
The grounding means is in contact with the conductive member of the auxiliary storage case ;
The gaming table further includes a terminal for detecting that the gaming medium is accumulated in a certain amount or more in the auxiliary storage case,
A terminal insertion hole for inserting the terminal is formed in the auxiliary storage case, and an insulating member for preventing electrical continuity with the terminal is attached to a peripheral portion of the terminal insertion hole. A game table that features   2. The game table according to claim 1, wherein the entire auxiliary storage case is formed of a conductive member.

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