JP3981702B1 - Medal type gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can easily determine whether or not a player is ready to insert medals and whether or not the player actually inserts a medal LED or credit.
When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 5, the number of inserted medals is displayed on the inserted number LED 4a as inserted medals for performing the variable display game. Further, when a medal is inserted, it is accepted in the range of 1 to a maximum of 50 and is displayed with 1 to 50 credits on the medal stored number display LED. However, when the number of credits is 50 and a medal is further inserted, it is returned to the tray 15. A total of four LED light sources 5e1 combining three LEDs of red, green, and blue, which are the three primary colors of light, are attached to the medal insertion unit 5 from the lower side to the left and right, depending on the state of the revolving game machine 1 The sub-control unit 160 controls the emitted color.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a medal insertion part of a spinning-type game machine generally called a pachislot machine. More specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion unit, the game can be started, and when the player performs a predetermined operation from that state, a symbol variation display game for varying a plurality of symbols is started. The present invention relates to a medal slot and a medal type gaming machine attached to a gaming machine.

  In addition, the present invention provides a method (step or procedure) for controlling the emission color, such as semiconductor memory, LD (laser disk), HD (hard disk), FD (flexible disk), MD (mini disk), CD (compact). It is also related to the program itself recorded on an information storage medium such as a disc) or DVD (digital versatile disc or digital video disc).

  In a swivel-type gaming machine generally called a pachislot, when a player inserts a medal into a medal insertion unit, a number corresponding to the inserted number is displayed on an inserted number LED described later. For example, 1 to 3 input number LEDs are lit according to 1 to 3 input numbers.

  In addition, in this type of gaming machine, when a player inserts a predetermined number of medals into the medal insertion unit, it is possible to start a symbol change display game in which a plurality of symbols are changed. In order to avoid the hassle of throwing medals into the game, that is, to enjoy the game continuously, a predetermined number of medals (usually a maximum of 50, hereinafter referred to as “maximum medal reserve number”) for each of the revolving game machines. A medal storage function called “credit” that can be stored in the gaming machine is provided.

  In other words, the player can start a game by performing a predetermined operation after entering a state where a symbol variation display game for varying a plurality of symbols can be started by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit. A single game in which 1 to 3 medals are inserted to start the game is not normally performed, and a plurality of medals are stored continuously by using the medal storage function of the revolving game machine. It is normal to enjoy.

  Here, the total number of medals inserted by the player into the medal insertion section (hereinafter referred to as “medal storage total number”) is displayed on a storage number display section provided at a part of the front door of the rotary gaming machine. The player can know the total number of medals stored at that time by looking at the value of the total number of medals stored on the display unit. If the value approaches zero (0), the player inserts additional medals. When the total number of stored medals exceeds the maximum number of stored medals, the number of medals exceeding the total stored number of medals is paid out to the tray through the medal payout opening of the swing type game machine.

  In such a gaming machine, in order for the player to enjoy the game continuously, the act of confirming that the medal necessary for starting the game is inserted in the inserted number LED and the numerical value of the total number of stored medals on the display unit Must be performed at the same time, and the act of reading whether or not to add additional medals based on the numerical value. If the player does not notice that the total number of stored medals has become zero (0) and does not insert a medal, the game is interrupted. This interruption of the game means that the player who wants to enjoy the game continuously loses his rhythm of operation, which greatly reduces the interest of the game.

  In particular, when a game enters a bonus game mode in which a large amount of medals, which is a major concern for the player, can be obtained, the player concentrates all the nerves on aligning a plurality of symbols on an active line. In other words, the player's line of sight at that time is poured on an effective line displaying a plurality of symbols, that is, on the drum portion where the left drum, the middle drum, and the right drum rotate.

  However, since the storage number display section is provided at a location away from the drum section and the medal insertion section, there is a problem that it is difficult to read the value of the total number of stored medals. Therefore, especially when a game enters a bonus game mode where a large amount of medals, which is of great interest to the player, can be obtained, the player must read the number of medal reserves and based on that number It is difficult to perform the two actions of determining whether or not to add additional medals, and as a result, forgetting to add additional medals, the total number of stored medals becomes zero (0), the game is interrupted, and it is extremely interesting. There was a problem of being swayed.

  In addition, since the number-of-insertion LED is lit and the display section is a numerical display, it is extremely difficult for the player to determine whether or not to insert additional medals, and the total number of stored medals is zero (0). There was also a problem that the signal did not warn that it was approaching.

Furthermore, it is not easy to determine whether the medal that is currently being inserted is used in actual games or added to the credit, and it is very difficult to confirm whether or not it is possible to insert it. .
JP 2001-37952 A JP2002-291969

  The object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is very easy to determine whether or not to add medals even when the player is continuously enjoying the game. The aim is to provide a medal slot for a revolving game machine where you can fully enjoy the game.

  It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can easily determine whether or not it is in a state where it can be inserted, and if it can be inserted, whether it is actually the inserted number LED or credit.

In order to achieve the above object, the medal-type gaming machine of the present invention is configured such that a medal inserted from a medal insertion portion placed in a positioning recess of a control plate attached to a placement portion in the center of the front door , The number of inserted medals for playing a game is displayed on the inserted number display unit, and the inserted medals are received within a predetermined maximum number range and displayed on the stored number display unit with the number of stored medals, while exceeding the predetermined maximum number in medal type game machine to return the inserted medals Te, comprising a light emitting light source capable in multiple colors provided in the medal insertion portion, and a control unit for the light source to control the color of emission, the medal A medal guide groove for placing the medal once and moving it in the back direction, a medal stopper wall for dropping the medal moving in the back direction along the medal guide groove, and the medal slot A cover part formed with a medal insertion slot provided between the upper wall and the medal insertion slot, and a light transmission part provided on both sides of the medal guide groove; and the cover part is fitted, A medal insertion portion having a mounting portion for mounting on a gaming machine and a fixing portion provided with light source insertion holes for inserting a light source from below on the left and right sides, and the cover portion being fitted into the fixing portion. The light transmission portion is generated by the light source inserted into the hollow formed with the cover portion fitted into the fixing portion. When the inserted medal is added to the inserted number display unit and displayed, the control unit causes the light source to emit light in the first color, and the inserted medal is stored in the stored number. Add to display If you see Te, while for emitting the light in a second color, when the medals are introduced is returned is characterized in that emit the light in a third color.

  In the medal-type gaming machine of the present invention, when winning a game and paying out a predetermined number of medals, the light source emits light in the third color while the number of paid-out medals is added and displayed on the stored number display unit. It is made the structure to make it. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that a game medal cannot be inserted while paying out medals.

  When the game is won and the payout of a predetermined number of medals is completed, the light source is configured to emit light in the first color. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that a game medal can be inserted after the medal is paid out.

  In the game, when a re-game where a medal is not required for the next game is won, the light source is configured to emit light in the third color. Thereby, in the case of replaying, it is possible to notify the player that a game medal can be inserted.

  The light emitting display portion can use an LED as a light emitter. Thereby, the structure of the light-emitting display portion can be realized with space-saving and resource-saving, and is optimal for providing a gaming machine having an excellent design.

  In addition, by providing a function that appeals to the human senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.), it is possible to ascertain which stage the total number of stored medals is more certain, and a revolving game that is even more exciting for the game. It is possible to provide a medal insertion section of the machine.

  The medal-type gaming machine of the present invention is equipped with a light source that can emit light in a plurality of colors provided in the medal insertion part and a control part that controls the color emitted by the light source, so that the player's line of sight is on the drum part. Even if it is poured, it can be easily confirmed whether the inserted medal is added to the inserted number display part or the stored number display part, or whether it cannot be inserted.

First embodiment:
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a rotating game machine equipped with a medal slot according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a right side view of the rotary gaming machine. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the design panel.

  Reference numeral 1 denotes a swivel-type gaming machine body generally referred to as a “pachislot machine”, which is roughly divided into a housing 1a (see FIG. 2) containing a rotating drum (drum unit 2) and a front door 1b.

  The front door 1b is the main part that should be called the face of a swivel-type game machine, and a unique metallic feeling is required for the creation of a high-class feeling and design, and it is normal chrome plating, dark chrome plating, genuine Hard gold plating, metalizing (plating), satin tone (plating), etc. are added to the resin material to create gorgeousness. A transparent panel 21 is attached to the front surface of the front door 1b. A design panel 22 is attached to the front door 1b inside the transparent panel 21.

  The design panel 22 includes an upper surface portion 22a on which a display effect device 11 (or a video device) that performs various effects according to a game situation is fixed, an inner surface portion 22b on which a symbol display window is formed, and a light emitting display device. A bottom surface portion 22d that is bent in the inner direction of the housing 1a is formed by the lower surface portion 22c to which is attached, and a recessed space is formed in a substantially box shape by the left side surface portion and the right side surface portion that connect the bottom surface portion 22d, On the bottom surface portion 22d, a three-dimensionally-projected ornament 23 or a three-dimensional electric drive 24 driven in accordance with the progress of the game (for example, an electric toy used for mere production irrespective of the internal winning combination) It is an accessory that opens when a specific condition such as a big hit or a small win is met, and leads to payout of many balls, also called a big prize opening. Rippu type such as there are a variety of forms.) It is provided.

  The front door 1b and the design panel 22 are formed by integrally molding a resin material with a mold. Generally, injection molding, extrusion molding, foam molding, vacuum molding, or the like is used as a molding method.

  The resin materials include ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), PE (polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), PS (polystyrene), engineering plastic PA (polyamide [nylon]), PC (polycarbonate), and POM. (Polyacetal), PPE (Polyphenylene ether), PET (Polyethylene terephthalate), PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate), PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate), Super engineering plastics PPS (Polyphenylene sulfide), LCP (Liquid crystal polymer), PSF (Polysulfone) PES (polyether sulfone), PAR (polyarylate), and thermosetting resin phenol resin, melamine resin, epoxy resin, unsaturated polyester resin, polyurethane, urea resin are used.

  In addition, by sticking a decorative seal on the surface of the design panel 22, the bottom surface portion 22d is clearly formed by the top surface portion 22a, the middle surface portion 22b, and the bottom surface portion 22c. In other words, the upper surface portion 22a, the middle surface portion 22b, and the lower surface portion 22c of the design panel 22 are provided with a large number of holes for attaching LEDs and indicators. It can be said that it is a substantially flat surface in the final state.

  Reference numeral 2 denotes a drum portion built in the housing 1a, which is composed of three drums, a left drum 2a, a middle drum 2b, and a right drum 2c. Each drum is provided with a rotating part symbol display LED, which emits light (turns on and blinks) or turns off according to various effects.

  Reference numeral 3 denotes a window provided in the center of the front surface of the design panel 22 so that the symbols attached to the outer periphery of the drum 2 can be seen through the transparent panel 21. In this window portion 3, there are a total of five effective lines, which are three effective lines extending in the lateral direction and two effective lines intersecting obliquely, with the left drum 2 a and the middle drum 2 b and the middle drum 2 b and the right It is displayed prominently by a line connecting the drums 2c. Note that a rotating body line display LED is embedded below the effective line, and is lit or blinked when winning.

  Reference numeral 4 denotes a display LED block provided on the lower side of the design panel 22 on the lower side of the window portion 3, and is a display LED group of an insertion number LED 4a, a medal storage number display LED 4b, a medal payout number display LED 4c, and a navigation LED 4d. Composed.

  The inserted number LED 4a displays the number of game medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 5 or by the max bet button 8 or the 1 bet button 7 in order to play a game. The medal stored number display LED 4b displays the number of stored game medals (number of credits) within a range of, for example, a predetermined maximum number of 50, and performs a payout effect display when the stored medals are settled. The medal payout number display LED 4c displays the number of payout medals at the time of winning a prize, and also displays the stage setting value of the payout rate and an error code when an error occurs during the stop. The navigation LED 4d displays various effects according to the game situation. For example, it displays the power level of the characters, the number or degree of destruction of machine guns and bombs deployed in fighters, and a volume level display (generally known as an equalizer) corresponding to sound effects. A small liquid crystal display device may be used for navigation.

  Reference numeral 5 denotes a medal insertion unit which inserts a game medal (a game medium, sometimes referred to as a coin or simply a medal) for starting a variable display game for rotating and stopping the drum unit 2 (rotating drum). A slot is provided.

  A left light transmitting portion 5a and a right light transmitting portion 5b are provided on both sides of the medal insertion portion 5, and a plurality of light sources (for example, red, green, and blue LEDs, which are the three primary colors of light), are mounted on the lower left and right sides. It is turned on so that it can be visually recognized from the outside by light from a combination (a full-color LED capable of obtaining white light).

And this medal insertion part 5 is given the following meaning by giving a change in a lighting state.
(1) When the medal storage number approaches zero (0) (for example, 3 to 1), red display (2) When the medal storage number is between (2) and (3) (for example, 4 to 49) ), Yellow display (3) When the medal storage number is the maximum medal storage number (normally 50), blue display The color selection is not limited to the above combination, and various selections can be adopted as necessary. Instead of a change in color, a change in the lighting state of monochromatic light, for example, a constant lighting, blinking, change in blinking cycle, or the like may be employed.

  In addition, by adopting an LED as a light source, the medal insertion unit 5 can be realized in a space-saving and resource-saving structure, and is optimal for providing a gaming machine excellent in design. However, other light sources may be used.

  In addition, although a plurality of color LEDs are used in order to change the color, other light sources having different colors may be used, or different light sources may be used on the back surfaces of the light transmitting portions 5a and 5b. This can also be achieved by painting with colors.

  Further, for example, when (1) the number of stored medals approaches zero (0) (for example, 3 to 1), a device that generates a warning sound (a function that appeals to the auditory sense among human senses) in combination with color display ( (Not shown) may be provided, or by adding some functions that appeal to the human senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.) such as vibrator (tactile), flashing light (visual), etc. Further effects of the present invention can be expected.

  Further, among (1), (2), and (3), only (1) may be displayed in color, and the others may be turned off.

  The medals inserted from the medal slot are counted by a medal sorting device (not shown), and the number of medals is added and displayed on the inserted number LED or the medal stored number display LED of the display LED block 4.

  An adjustment button 6 is used for starting and releasing a medal storage device (not shown) and adjusting the inserted medals and the stored medals.

  Reference numeral 7 denotes a 1-bet button, which is used when inserting one stored medal of the medal storing device in order to play a game.

  Reference numeral 8 denotes a max bet button, which is used when a maximum of three stored medals in the medal storage device are inserted in order to play a game. Note that an LED is provided inside the max bet button 8, and lights up when the max bet button 8 is operable.

  Reference numeral 9 denotes a start lever (a part of the spinning cylinder rotation starting device), which is used when the drum unit 2 is started all at once after inserting a predetermined number of game medals to play a game. The start lever 9 is used to determine a desired set value selected from the step values 1 to 6 when performing the step setting of the payout rate. The start lever 9 is configured to be operated in the up / down / left / right directions. An operation direction indicating a start signal and four operation directions (up / down, left / right) from a start SW sensor and an operation direction sensor, which will be described later, respectively. A signal is output. That is, the start lever 9 corresponds to direction input means for the player to input a desired direction, and the operation direction sensor corresponds to input direction detection means for detecting the direction input by the direction input means. However, the number of operation directions to be detected is not limited to four, and an eight-direction detection or an angle of 360 degrees may be strictly detected by adding diagonal directions between the upper, lower, left, and right sides. On the other hand, a cross key may be provided separately in the left lateral space of the 1-bet button 7 and the operation directions of up, down, left, and right may be input in the same manner as the start lever 9. As a result, an operation direction sensor 111, which will be described later, is provided on the cross key. When the center part of the cross key is pressed, an Enter signal signifying confirmation is output and used for various controls of the sub-control part described later.

  Reference numeral 10 denotes a stop button portion which is used when stopping the rotating drum portion 2. The stop button section 10 is provided with three buttons, a left stop button 10a, a middle stop button 10b, and a right stop button 10c, and the drum section 2 is operated during rotation, and corresponds to each button. The left drum 2a, middle drum 2b, and right drum 2c can be stopped. In addition, when the stop button part can be operated, the LED incorporated in the stop button 10a, the stop button 10b, and the stop button 10c is lit.

  11 is a display effect device realized by an FPD (flat panel display) such as a color display using a cathode ray tube, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a PDP (plasma display panel), or an organic EL (electroluminescence). There are various video productions related to the spinning game and notification of required information. It should be noted that the display effect device 11 displays a telop of lyrics based on video data read from the ROM 161 during a BGM performance after a BB or a big hit winning.

  Reference numeral 12 denotes a speaker unit, which is composed of four speakers, an upper left speaker 12a, an upper right speaker 12b, a lower left speaker 12c, and a lower right speaker 12d. appear. Although not shown, a protective speaker grill is actually attached so as to cover the entire upper surfaces of the lower left speaker 12c and the lower right speaker 12d.

  Reference numeral 13 denotes a game state display LED unit, which is an upper state display LED 13a provided at the top of the display effect device 11, an upper left state display LED 13b, an upper right state display LED 13c, a left middle state display LED 13d and a right middle It is composed of a status display LED 13e, a lower left status display LED 13f, a lower right status display LED 13g, and a middle lower status display LED 13h, and various light effects can be effectively performed. In addition, while the step set value is being changed, blinking is repeated as a warning display. In addition, since the game state display LED part 13 (13a-13h) is arrange | positioned so that the outer periphery of the front door 1b may be substantially 1 round | round | yen, it is light that colorful light circulates around an outer periphery seamlessly with respect to a player. It is possible to perform the production effectively.

  Reference numeral 14 denotes a door key hole, which is used when the front door 1b of the swivel type gaming machine main body 1 is opened by the door key, or when releasing the stop and releasing the game stop due to an error.

  Reference numeral 15 denotes a tray, and game medals paid out from a medal payout device (not shown) are discharged from the medal payout port 16 and can be received up to several hundreds.

  Reference numeral 17 denotes a logo panel unit, which is used for displaying various trademarks such as “NET” which is the name of the applicant or a model name.

  Reference numeral 19 denotes a special button, which is information required in accordance with various games displayed on the display effect device 11 and its image effects (for example, input information such as a fighter aircraft gun operation, a bomb drop, and a character moving direction). ) Is input by the player himself. Note that the information input by the special button 19 is given to a sub-board (sub-block), which will be described later, and is used only for various images and sound effects, and does not affect the game result.

  Reference numeral 20 denotes an accessory case, which is used to arbitrarily place items required by the player, such as banknotes (for example, thousand yen bills), handkerchiefs, cigarettes, and lighters. On the other hand, like the logo panel portion 17, a seal or a film is pasted so as to cover the entire portion, and used to display various trademarks such as a manufacturer and a game machine name.

  28 is an inserted medal jammed return button (also simply referred to as “return button”), which is used when a game medal is returned to a game medal selector (not shown) through which the game medal passes following the medal insertion unit 5. use.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the inside of the above-mentioned spinning cylinder game machine. The drum section 2 is disposed at the center of the spinning cylinder gaming machine body 1 and the medal payout device 18 (medal hopper 18) is disposed below the drum section 2.

  Reference numeral 170 denotes a power supply unit. When the power switch 170c is turned on, power is supplied to each circuit block, and after the initial check and initial setting, a variable display game can be played. Reference numeral 170a denotes a setting key switch (also referred to as a setting change permission switch), which is used when setting the stage of the payout rate and performing stage confirmation. By inserting the operation key into the key hole 170d and rotating it, it is possible to change from OFF to ON state or vice versa. Reference numeral 170b denotes an error cancel switch, which is used when setting the stage of the payout rate or canceling the game stop due to an error.

  The medal payout number display LED 4c displays the set value at the stage setting of the payout rate, and the value is incremented by 1 every time the error release switch 170b is pressed, and then returns to “1” after “6” is displayed. Display.

  Next, the detailed structure of the medal insertion part, which is the main part of the rotary game machine, will be described.

  FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the medal insertion portion of the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is an exploded right side view of the medal insertion portion of the first embodiment.

  The medal insertion unit 5 is attached to a gaming machine that starts a symbol variation display game that fluctuates a plurality of symbols with a medal interposed therebetween, and includes a cover unit 5c, a fixing unit 5d, and a circuit board 5e.

  A medal guide groove 5c1 for temporarily placing the medals held by the player on the cover portion 5c and moving them in the back direction while aligning them, and a medal stopper for stopping and hitting the medals moving in the back direction. A wall 5c2, a medal insertion slot 5c3 formed between the wall of the medal guide groove 5c1 and the medal stopper wall 5c2, and a medal insertion slot, and light transmitting portions 5c4 provided on both sides of the medal guide groove 5c1 are formed. ing. In addition, two protrusions are formed on the medal stopper wall 5c2, and friction is reduced by reducing an area that contacts when the medal falls.

  The cover 5c is made of ABS resin, which is so-called engineering plastic (engineering plastic), and is plated or molded by aluminum die casting. This aluminum die-casting is a high-precision casting made by pouring aluminum melted at a high temperature of about 680 degrees into a precision mold. Its accuracy is up to about a few hundredths of a millimeter, so it is used as an automobile part or a precision machine part.

  The fixing portion 5d is provided with two light source insertion portions 5d1 into which the cover portion 5c is fitted and fitted from the direction of the arrow in the drawing, and two attachment holes 5d3 for attachment to the front door 1b of the rotary gaming machine. A mounting portion 5d2 is formed. The material is a transparent or colorless transparent engineering plastic resin colored in red or blue. The light source insertion portion 5d1 has an inverted concave shape and is hollow, and two sets of LED light sources 5e1 that are arranged on the circuit board 5e are attached to the left and right from the lower side. The circuit board 5e is provided with a connector 5e3 and two mounting holes 5e2 which are connected to a main control unit, which will be described later, by lead wires 5e4, and screw holes provided in the cover portion 5c through the holes 5d4 of the fixing portion 5d. It is fixed with a tapping screw from below.

  The LED light source 5e1 is controlled by the main control unit and emits red light when the number of stored medal approaches zero (0) (for example, 3 to 1), and the number of stored medal approaches zero (0). And the maximum medal reserve number (for example, 4 to 49), light is emitted in yellow, and when the medal reserve number is the maximum medal reserve number (usually 50), the light is emitted in blue. Further, only when the number of stored medals approaches zero (0) (for example, 3 to 1), the light emission may be displayed in red, and the others may be turned off.

  As described above, in the medal insertion portion of the first embodiment, LED-related members (circuit board 5e, LED light source 5e1, mounting hole 5e2, connector 5e3, lead) are used as color display portions corresponding to a plurality of stages of the total number of medal storage. Although the structure uses the line 5e4), the structure using the LED-related member is the same as the color display section in the medal insertion sections of the following second and third embodiments.

  As a method of assembling the medal insertion portion 5, first, the cover portion 5c is fitted into the fixing portion 5d from the direction of the arrow in the figure. Thereafter, the circuit board 5e is attached from below. In this state, the tapping screw 5f1 passes through the hole 5d4 of the fixing portion 5d and cuts the screw hole provided in the cover portion 5c, whereby the medal insertion portion 5 is completed. As is apparent from the figure, two LED light sources 5e1 are stored in the light source insertion portion 5d1.

  Reference numeral 5g denotes a control plate to which buttons and a start lever, which will be described later, are attached in addition to the medal insertion portion 5, and is attached to the placement portion 5g4 at the center of the front door 1b. The control plate 5g is formed with a positioning recess 5g1, and the medal slot 5 is placed in accordance with the outer shape.

  The attachment portion 5d2 protrudes downward through the hole 5g2, and is attached to the attachment metal plate 5g3 provided on the front door 1b with a tapping screw 5f2. As a result, the control plate 5g is sandwiched and fixed between the medal insertion portion 5 and the placement portion 5g4, so that no other attachment mechanism or component is required.

  FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the medal insertion portion of the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a right side view of the medal insertion portion of the second embodiment. This medal insertion part 5 is comprised by the cover part 5c, the fixing | fixed part 5d, and the circuit board 5e similarly to what was shown in FIG.4 and FIG.5.

  The cover portion 5c has a substantially tent shape with the center depressed, and the inside is hollow. On this cover portion 5c, a medal guide groove 5c1 (central depression) that temporarily places the medals held by the player and moves them in the rearward direction while aligning them, and the medals that move in the rearward direction hit and stop. The medal stopper wall 5c2 that is dropped while being pushed, the medal insertion slot 5c3 that is formed between the collar of the medal guide groove 5c1 and the medal stopper wall 5c2, and the medal insertion groove 5c1 is provided with light transmission. Part 5c4 is formed. The cover portion 5c is made of a transparent or colorless and transparent ABS resin colored in red or blue.

  Three ridges are formed in the medal guide groove 5c1 to reduce friction caused by movement of the medal. Similarly, two protrusions are formed on the medal stopper wall 5c2 so that it is easy to fall by reducing friction.

  As described above, the inside of the light transmitting portion 5c4 is hollow, and three ridges are formed on the inner surface thereof, and light is efficiently diffused, so that it is effective for the player to look gorgeous. . Hooks 5c5 are provided on the tip and both sides of the cover portion 5c.

  The fixing portion 5d has a central recess 5d6 provided with a medal insertion slot 5d7 at the corresponding position and two LED insertion holes 5d4 provided in accordance with the shapes of the medal guide groove 5c1 and the medal stopper wall 5c2. A light source insertion portion 5d1 and an attachment portion 5d2 provided with two attachment holes 5d3 for attachment to the front door 1b of the swivel type gaming machine are formed. A plurality of recesses are formed in the central recess 5d6.

  In addition, three insertion holes 5d5 are formed at positions corresponding to the hooks 5c5, and the cover portion 5c is fitted from the direction of the arrow in the figure and is fitted and fixed by sliding backward, so in this state It will not come off upward. Therefore, when the medal insertion portion 5 is fitted in the recess 5g1 of the control plate 5g, the cover portion 5c cannot be removed because it cannot slide forward.

  As the material of the fixing portion 5d, an engineering plastic ABS resin is adopted, and the surface thereof is subjected to gold or silver plating. Usually, since the medal insertion part is a part touched by the player's hand, it is not preferable to perform the plating process, but since it is covered with the cover part 5c, the problem of peeling off of the plating does not occur.

  The light source insertion part 5d1 is processed like a terraced field or a demon washing board formed on the slope of a mountain, and diffusely reflects light from the LED light source 5e1 on the circuit board 5e inserted into the LED insertion hole 5d4. , It has the effect of being pleasing to the player's eyes. The circuit board 5e is provided with a connector 5e3 and two mounting holes 5e2 which are connected to a main control unit, which will be described later, by lead wires 5e4, and screw holes provided in the cover portion 5c through the holes 5d4 of the fixing portion 5d. It is fixed with a tapping screw from below.

  As a method of assembling the medal insertion portion 5, as described above, the cover portion 5c is fitted into the fixing portion 5d from above, and is slid to the right and temporarily fixed. Thereafter, the circuit board 5e is attached from below. In this state, the tapping screw 5f1 cuts the screw hole provided with the fixing portion 5d, whereby the medal insertion portion 5 is completed. As is apparent from the figure, two LED light sources 5e1 are stored in the light source insertion portion 5d1.

  Reference numeral 5g denotes a control plate to which buttons and a start lever, which will be described later, are attached in addition to the medal insertion portion 5, and is attached to the placement portion 5g4 at the center of the front door 1b. The control plate 5g is formed with a positioning recess 5g1, and the medal slot 5 is placed in accordance with the outer shape. As a result, the cover 5c cannot be slid in the forward direction and is fixed.

  The attachment portion 5d2 protrudes downward through the hole 5g2, and is attached to the attachment metal plate 5g3 provided on the front door 1b with a tapping screw 5f2. As a result, the control plate 5g is sandwiched and fixed between the medal insertion portion 5 and the placement portion 5g4, so that no other attachment mechanism or component is required.

  FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the medal insertion portion of the third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a right side view of the medal insertion portion of the third embodiment. This medal insertion part 5 is a structure in which a bill holding part 5h is newly attached to the one shown in FIGS.

  The bill holding portion 5h is provided with a bill sandwiching portion 5h1 and a hook 5h2, which are moved in the direction of the arrow in the figure and fitted into two mounting holes (not shown) of the fixing portion 5d from below. Temporarily fixed.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, the medal insertion portion 5 has the cover portion 5 c fitted into the fixing portion 5 d from the upper direction and is slid to the right to be temporarily fixed, and the bill stopper portion 5 h is fitted from the bottom to the top. Temporarily fixed.

  A concave portion 5g1 for positioning is formed in the control plate 5g, and the medal insertion portion 5 is placed according to the outer shape. And the attaching part 5d2 is attached to the attachment metal plate 5g3 provided in the front door 1b with the tapping screw 5f2. As a result, the cover portion 5c and the bill stopper 5h are fixed, so that a thousand yen bill used by the player can be held between the back surface of the medal insertion portion 5 and the gap formed by the bill stopper 5h.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the control circuit system of the above-mentioned spinning cylinder game machine, which is roughly divided into a main block (main board: a part not enclosed by a broken line) and a sub block (sub board: a part enclosed by a broken line). The The main block controls the game result, and the sub block controls the game progress and the various effects of displaying and displaying the result. Further, the signal from the main block is output to the sub block, but conversely, no signal can be received from the sub block to the main block. This is for the purpose of countermeasures against Goto, and is stipulated by laws related to customs business regulations and business optimization.

  The main control unit 100 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer (LE4280B-PA-G1 manufactured by EL Tech Co., Ltd.) equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU, and describes control procedures for a predetermined data table area and the entire apparatus. A ROM 100a for storing a program and a RAM 100b (RWM: also referred to as rewritable memory) in which counters, registers, and the like are formed and temporarily store information necessary for control are provided.

  The main control unit 100 includes a start SW sensor 110 (start switch sensor 110), a stop button sensor 120, a medal detection sensor 130, and a bet button sensor 140 via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. And the stage setting part 150 is connected, and the main control part 100 is comprised so that the input signal from these can be received.

  The main control unit 100 is connected to the drum unit 2, the medal payout device 18 and the display LED block 4 via an I / O port (not shown) and a data bus. Each device is configured to be controllable. Further, a sub-control unit 160 is connected to the main control unit 100 via an I / O port (not shown), and control data (for example, coin insertion data and winning status) necessary for various control of sub-blocks is connected. Data, data indicating the switch operating state of the stage setting unit, and stage setting value) are output to the sub-control unit 160. The sub-control unit 160 also stores the history information of the step set values in the built-in RAM, and the history information is backed up by a battery, so it will not disappear even if the main power is turned off.

  Similar to the main control unit 100, the sub-control unit 160 is an integrated one-chip microcomputer equipped with a microprocessor with a built-in CPU. The ROM stores a control program describing the control procedure of the entire sub-block, A counter, a timer, a register, and the like are formed, and a RAM that temporarily stores information necessary for control received from the main control unit 100 is provided. The sub-control unit 160 starts a timer based on the data indicating the switch operation state of the stage setting unit, and if it does not turn ON or OFF even after a predetermined time has passed, abnormal sound and light and liquid crystal display are detected. Announce the occurrence.

  Further, the display control device 11, the speaker unit 12, the gaming state display LED unit 13, the input SW unit 25 (input switch unit 25), the time measuring unit 26, and the special button sensor 112 are connected to the sub-control unit 160. The sub-control unit 160 is configured to receive various input signals from these devices and to perform various controls by outputting necessary data and signals.

  The special button sensor 112 outputs an ON signal (for example, a HIGH signal) when the special button 19 is operated, and the sub-control unit 160 displays various games and their video effects and winning notifications according to the timing of receiving the ON signal. Are displayed on the display effect device 11 and sound effects such as bomb dropping and machine gun operation are generated from the speaker unit 12.

  The medal detection sensor 130 outputs a number of pulse signals corresponding to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 5c3, and the main control unit 100 receives this pulse signal, and counter processing for rising and falling of the pulse signal Then, control is performed to display the inserted number or credit number increased by the number corresponding to the number of pulses on the inserted number LED 4a or the medal stored number display LED 4b in the display LED block 4. 4, 6, and 8, the LED light source 5 e 1 of the medal insertion unit emits red light when the medal reserve number approaches zero (0) (for example, 3 to 1), and the medal reserve number is zero. When it is close to (0) and when it is halfway between the maximum medal reserves (for example, from 4 to 49), it emits yellow, and when the medal reserve is the maximum medal reserve (usually 50), it emits in blue Control to do. Also, the main control unit 100 controls the LED light source 5e1 to emit light in red only when the number of stored medal is close to zero (0) (for example, 3 to 1), and to turn off the others. (1) A device (not shown) that generates a warning sound (a function that appeals to hearing among human senses) in combination with color display when the number of stored medals approaches zero (for example, 3 to 1) It is also possible to add control that combines several functions that appeal to the human senses (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.) such as a vibrator (tactile sense) and blinking of light (visual sense).

  The bet button detection sensor 140 outputs a pulse signal in accordance with the operation of the 1 bet button 7 or the max bet button 8, and the main control unit 100 controls the display of the number of inserted LEDs 4a so as to correspond to the obtained pulse signal. To do.

  Further, when the player operates the start lever 9 after inserting a predetermined number of medals, the start SW sensor 110 outputs a start signal, and the main control unit 100 performs random number lottery or the like in response to reception of the start signal. A variation display game is started and a drive pulse signal is output to the drum unit 2. The game performed by operating the start lever 9 once is a variable display game of one game, and the player aims to increase the medal by acquiring a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus). Repeat the game.

  Then, when the stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c are operated during the variable display game, the main control unit 100 stops the rotation of the rotating drum, and a predetermined combination is established (the design of each rotating drum is predetermined. When the medals are to be paid out, the number of payouts is displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4c in the display LED block 4, and this is added to the number of credits and displayed on the medal stored number display LED 4b. Display. When the payout operation is performed with the settlement button 6 or when the number of credits exceeds, for example, the maximum number of 50, the main control unit 100 controls the medal payout device 18 so that the required number of medals can be obtained as medals. It is discharged from the payout opening 16 and accumulated in the tray 15.

  Further, the main control unit 100 outputs control data related to internal winnings to the sub-control unit 160 when a small role is established, or in particular, when a bonus game is won internally. When the sub-control unit 160 receives control data from the main control unit 100, the lighting control of the gaming state display LED unit 13 and the control of a speech synthesis LSI (not shown) for generating sound effects from the speaker unit 12 are performed. , And various effects such as display control of characters and background video in the display screen of the display effect device 11 are performed.

  150 is a stage setting unit, and by performing the stage setting operation of the payout rate, the hall side has a stage value of 1 to 6 according to the collection status for the event or the release at the new opening and the profit improvement. A desired set value can be selected from among them.

  Reference numeral 25 denotes an input SW unit (input switch unit), which sets a warning mode when a stage setting operation of the payout rate is performed, and sets a time zone in which a warning is generated or not generated. The warning mode includes three modes: an on state or an off state of a warning generation function, and a timer state in which a warning is generated only during a set time period. The input SW unit 25 includes an initialization switch for initializing the sub-block and a volume switch used for switching the volume of the speaker unit 12, and functions when both are pressed simultaneously. ing.

  Reference numeral 26 denotes a time measuring unit that is a radio timepiece that receives absolute time data from a satellite or the like and records the accurate time, and outputs the time measured to the sub-control unit 160.

  Next, the operation of the above-mentioned spinning cylinder game machine will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main operation processing procedure in the spinning cylinder type game machine, which is stored in the ROM 100a of the main control unit 100 and the ROM (not shown) of the sub control unit 160. In particular, the sub-control unit 160 controls the emission color of the LED light source 5e1 of the medal insertion unit 5.

  In step S1, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the number of medals bet is set. The betting amount is set by pressing the 1-bed button 7 or the max-bed button 8. The number of bets when the 1-bed button 7 is pressed once is “1”, the number of bets when the button is pressed twice is “2”, and the number of bets is 3 times. The bet number is “3”. When the max bed button 8 is pressed, the bet number is automatically set to the maximum value “3” by one operation. The set bet number is displayed on the insertion number LED 4a in the LED block 4 of the front door 1b.

  If the number of medals bet is not set in step S1, the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, it is determined whether or not a medal is inserted from the game medal slot 5c3. When a medal is inserted from the game medal slot 5c3, the number of inserted coins is displayed on the inserted number LED 4a in the LED block 4 of the front door 1b, and the number of bets (number of active lines) is determined by the number of inserted sheets (1 to 3). Will be set and the camera will enter standby mode.

  When the bet number of medals is set by button operation in step S1, the process proceeds to step S3. In step S3, the current medal storage total number (credit number) and the medal bet number are compared to determine whether the former is equal to or greater than the latter. If the total number of medals stored (number of credits) is larger than the number of medals bet, the number of medals bet is subtracted from the total number of stored medals (number of credits) in step S4 to enter a standby state. If the total number of medals stored (number of credits) is smaller than the number of medals bet, the process returns to step S1.

  The total number of medals stored (number of credits) is displayed on the medal stored number display LED 4b in the display LED block 4 of the front door 1b and can be visually recognized by the player.

  In step S5, when the main control unit 100 that has received the pulse signal from the medal detection sensor 130 causes the LED light source 5e1 of the medal insertion unit to approach zero (0) in the medal storage total number (credit number) (for example, 3 to 1). Sheet) emits red light, and when the total medal storage number (credit number) approaches zero (0) and between the maximum medal storage number (for example, from 4 to 49), it emits yellow light, and the medal storage total number When (the number of credits) is the maximum number of medals stored (usually 50), it is controlled to emit light in blue display.

  In step S5, the LED light source 5e1 is controlled to emit light in red only when the medal storage number approaches zero (0) (for example, 3 to 1), and the others are extinguished. Controls a device (not shown) that generates a warning sound (a function that appeals to the auditory sense of the human senses) in combination with a color display when it approaches zero (0 to 1), or a vibrator It is also possible to add control that combines several functions that appeal to the human senses (sight, hearing, touch, etc.) such as (tactile sense) and blinking of light (visual sense).

  In the standby state, it is determined in step S6 whether or not the start lever 9 has been operated in the game start direction. When the start lever 9 is operated in the game start direction, an internal winning lottery is performed in step S7, and immediately thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8, where the three drums 2a, 2b and 2c in the drum unit 2 start to rotate.

  When the three drums 2a, 2b and 2c in the drum unit 2 start to rotate, it is determined in step S9 whether or not the stop button has been operated. That is, it is determined whether or not the three stop buttons 10a, 10b, and 10c corresponding to the three drums 2a, 2b, and 2c in the drum unit 2 are operated.

  When all the three stop buttons 10a, 10b and 10c are operated, stop control according to the internal lottery result is performed on the drums 2a, 2b and 2c in step 7. The contents of the control are the above-described pull-in control and avoidance control.

  When the drum stop control in step S10 is finished, the symbol patterns of the drums 2a, 2b and 2c are detected in step S11, and subsequently whether or not the symbol pattern detected in step S12 is hit (specific symbol), that is, the role It is determined whether it has been established.

  If it is determined in step S12 that a winning combination has been established, the process proceeds to step S13. If it is determined that a winning combination has not been established, the process returns to step S1 and one game ends. In step S13, it is determined whether the established combination (specific symbol) is “replay”. When it is determined that the established combination (specific symbol) is “replay”, the process returns to the standby state in step S6. Thus, the next game can be started by operating the start lever 9 in the game start direction in this state.

  That is, when starting the next game, neither the operation of the 1-bed button 7 nor the operation of the max-bed button 8 is required, and the operation of inserting medals is not necessary.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the established combination (specific symbol) is not “replay”, the process proceeds to step S14, where the content of the combination is determined, and in step S15, the medal corresponding to the combination is determined. The number of payouts is determined. The determined medal payout number is displayed on the medal payout number display LED 4 c in the LED block 4.

  In step S16, after the medal payout number determined in step S15 and the medal storage number (credit number) up to that point are added, the process proceeds to step S17.

  In step S17, it is determined whether or not the added value is the maximum medal reserved number (usually 50). If the determination result is “added value ≦ maximum medal stored number”, the added value is newly set in step S18. Is registered as a medal accumulation number (credit number) and displayed on the medal storage number display LED 4b in the LED block 4, and returns to step S1 in preparation for the next game start.

  If the determination result in step S17 is the addition value> the maximum medal reserve number (usually 50), after the maximum medal reserve number (usually 50) is subtracted from the addition value in step S19, the difference is subtracted in step S20. As many medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 16 of the front door 1b, the medal stored number display LED 4b in the LED block 4 displays the maximum medal stored number (usually 50). And it returns to step S1 in preparation for the next game.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the medal insertion unit of the above-mentioned spinning-reel type gaming machine has the medal storage total number in the medal insertion unit for making the symbol variation display game of the gaming machine startable. A bonus game that allows players to win a large amount of medals, which is of great interest to the player, especially while the player is enjoying the game continuously, by providing a color display that supports multiple stages. As in the case of a game entering the mode, all the nerves are concentrated on aligning multiple symbols to the active line, and the player's line of sight is on the active line displaying multiple symbols, that is, left drum, middle drum, right Even if the drums are poured into the rotating drums, the level of the total medal storage can be grasped at the end of the line of sight (meaning that it is understood at the end of the sight without looking directly). For example, if the total number of medals stored is zero (0) and the medals are additionally inserted before the game is interrupted, the game is continued and can be fully enjoyed without being distracted. It has a great effect. In addition, the development structure of the basic structure of the present invention can provide a gaming machine having various effects as described above.

Second embodiment:
Next, the second embodiment will be described, but the description of the same operation with the configuration already described in the first embodiment will be omitted.

  When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 5, the spinning cylinder type gaming machine 1 is first inserted into the insertion number LED 4 a (injection number display unit) as an insertion medal for performing a game (game) in which the spinning cylinder is displayed in a variable manner. Displayed with the number of inserted medals from 1 to 3. When a medal is further inserted, it is accepted in the range of 1 to a maximum of 50, and is displayed on the medal stored number display LED with a credit number (stored medal number) of 1 to 50. However, when the number of credits is 50 and a medal is further inserted, it is returned to the tray 15.

  A total of four LED light sources 5e1 combining three LEDs of red, green, and blue, which are the three primary colors of light, are attached to the medal insertion unit 5 from the lower side to the left and right, depending on the state of the revolving game machine 1 The sub-control unit 160 controls the emitted color.

  Next, the operation of the above-mentioned swivel type gaming machine will be described in detail.

  When the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 5 in the standby state where the variable display game is not performed, the main control unit 100 adds the inserted medal, adds it as a credit, or returns it to the tray 15 And the sub-control unit 160 is notified of the determination result. For example, the main control unit 100 transmits the light emission data 1 when adding as inserted medals, the light emission data 2 when adding as credits, or the light emission data 3 when returning to the tray 15 via the data bus. Output to the sub-control unit 160.

  When receiving the light emission data from the main control unit 100, the sub control unit 160 causes the LED light source 5e1 to emit light in the first color, the second color, and the third color according to the light emission data.

  For example, the main control unit 100 determines that when a player inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 5 in the standby state after the initial check when the power of the spinning-reel game machine 1 is turned on, The light emission data 1 is output to the control unit 160.

  Upon receiving the light emission data 1, the sub-control unit 160 causes the medal insertion unit 5 to emit light with, for example, “blue” (first color). Therefore, when the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 5, it can be seen that the player is added and displayed as the inserted medal.

  When the player finishes inserting three medals in a state where the LED light source 5e1 emits light in “blue”, the main control unit 100 determines that the credit is added next, and the sub-control unit 160 determines the emission data 2 Is output.

  Upon receiving the light emission data 2, the sub control unit 160 causes the medal insertion unit 5 to emit light in “green” (second color), for example. Therefore, it can be seen that when the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 5, it is added and displayed as a credit.

  The main control unit 100 determines that when the player has inserted 50 more medals with the LED light source 5e1 emitting light in “green”, it will be returned to the tray 15 next, and the sub-control unit 160 emits light. Data 3 is output.

  Upon receiving the light emission data 3, the sub control unit 160 causes the medal insertion unit 5 to emit light in “red” (third color), for example. Therefore, when the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 5, it is returned to the tray 15, so that it can be seen that it is useless even if it is inserted.

  The main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 160 perform the same light emission process even when a payout combination is won and a predetermined number of medals are paid out in the variable display game.

  For example, when the bell symbol is won and 10 medals are paid out, the main control unit 100 performs 10 additional display effects on the credit and outputs the light emission data 3 to the sub-control unit 160 during the effect. .

  Upon receiving the light emission data 3, the sub control unit 160 causes the medal insertion unit 5 to emit light in “red” (third color), for example. Therefore, it is understood that the player is useless even if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 5 during the addition display effect.

  In addition, when the bell symbol is won and the payout of 10 medals is completed, the main control unit 100 displays the addition result of 10 credits and outputs the emission data 1 to the sub-control unit 160.

  Upon receiving the light emission data 1, the sub-control unit 160 causes the medal insertion unit 5 to emit light with, for example, “blue” (first color). Therefore, when the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 5, it can be seen that the player is added and displayed as the inserted medal.

  The main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 160 perform the same light emission process even when a replay (replay that does not require a medal for the next game) is won and the medal is not paid out in the variable display game.

  For example, when the replay symbol is won and the medal is not paid out, the main control unit 100 outputs the light emission data 3 to the sub control unit 160.

  Upon receiving the light emission data 3, the sub control unit 160 causes the medal insertion unit 5 to emit light in “red” (third color), for example. Therefore, if the player wins the replay, even if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 5, the player is returned to the tray 15, so that the player can understand that it is useless.

It is a front schematic diagram of a rotating type game machine. It is a side view of a rotating type game machine. It is an internal front schematic diagram of a rotating type game machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the medal insertion part of a 1st form. It is a decomposition | disassembly right view of the medal insertion part of a 1st form. It is a disassembled perspective view of the medal insertion part of a 2nd form. It is a right view of the medal insertion part of a 2nd form. It is a disassembled perspective view of the medal insertion part of a 3rd form. It is a right view of the medal insertion part of a 3rd form. It is a block diagram of the control circuit system of a rotating type game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement process procedure in a rotating type game machine. It is a perspective view of a design panel.

Explanation of symbols

1-drum type gaming machine main body 1a Case 1b Front door 2 Drum part 2a Left drum 2b Middle drum 2c Right drum 3 Window part 4 Display LED block 4a Number of inserted LEDs
4b Medal storage number display LED
4c Medal payout number display LED
4d Navigation LED
5 medal insertion part 5a left light transmission part 5b right light transmission part 5c cover part 5c1 medal guide groove 5c2 medal stopper wall 5c3 medal insertion slot 5c4 light transmission part 5c5 hook 5d fixing part 5d1 light source insertion part 5d2 attachment part 5d3 attachment hole 5d4 LED Insertion hole 5d5 Insertion hole 5d6 Central recess 5d7 Medal insertion slot 5e Circuit board 5e1 LED light source 5e2 Mounting hole 5e3 Connector 5e4 Lead wire 5f1 Tapping screw 5f2 Tapping screw 5g Control plate 5g1 Recess 5g2 Hole 5g3 Mounting plate 5g4 Mounting part 5h1 Bill clip part 5h2 Hook 6 Settlement button 7 1 bet button 8 Max bet button 9 Start lever (rotating cylinder rotation starting device)
10 stop button portion 10a left stop button 10b middle stop button 10c right stop button 11 display effect device 12 speaker portion 12a upper left speaker 12b upper right speaker 12c lower left speaker 12d lower right speaker 13 game state display LED portion 13a LED
13b Upper left status indicator LED
13c Upper right status indicator LED
13d Left middle status indicator LED
13e Right middle status indicator LED
13f Lower left status indicator LED
13g Right bottom status indicator LED
13h Middle / lower status indicator LED
14 Door key hole 15 Sauce tray 16 Medal payout port 17 Logo panel part 18 Medal payout device 19 Special button 20 Small box part 21 Transparent panel 22 Design panel 23 Decoration 24 Electric drive 25 Input SW part 26 Timekeeping part 28 Inserted medal clogged return Button 100 Main control unit 100a ROM
100b RAM
110 Start SW sensor 111 Operation direction sensor 112 Special button sensor 120 Stop button sensor 130 Medal detection sensor 140 Bet button sensor 150 Step setting unit 160 Sub control unit 170 Power supply unit 170a Setting key switch 170b Error release switch 170c Power switch 170d Keyhole

Claims (4)

The medal inserted from the medal insertion part placed in the positioning recess of the control plate attached to the placement part in the center of the front door is displayed on the inserted number display part as the number of inserted medals for playing the game, In a medal-type gaming machine that accepts inserted medals within a predetermined maximum number range and displays the number of stored medals on the stored number display unit, while returning medals inserted exceeding the predetermined maximum number,
A light source capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors provided in the medal insertion portion;
A control unit for controlling the color emitted by the light source,
The medal insertion part is
The medal guide groove for placing the medal once and moving it in the back direction, the medal stopper wall for dropping the medal moving in the back direction, and the medal provided between the medal guide groove and the medal stopper wall A cover portion formed with a medal insertion slot into which the medals are inserted, and light transmitting portions provided on both sides of the medal guide groove,
The cover portion is fitted, and includes an attachment portion for attachment to the gaming machine and a fixing portion provided with light source insertion holes for inserting light sources from below on the left and right.
The control plate is sandwiched and fixed between a medal insertion portion in which the cover portion is fitted to the fixing portion and a placement portion in the center of the front door of the gaming machine,
The light transmission part transmits light emitted from the light source inserted in a hollow formed in a state where the cover part is fitted in the fixing part,
When the inserted medal is displayed on the inserted number display unit, the control unit causes the light source to emit light in the first color, and the inserted medal is added to the stored number display unit. If displayed, the light source is caused to emit light in the second color, while the inserted medal is returned, the light source is caused to emit light in the third color;
A medal-type game machine characterized by In the medal type gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the control unit wins in the game and pays out a predetermined number of medals, the control unit causes the light source to emit light in the third color while displaying the number of paid-out medals on the stored number display unit.
A medal-type game machine characterized by In the medal type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The control unit, when winning in the game and paying out a predetermined number of medals are completed, causing the light source to emit light in a first color;
A medal-type game machine characterized by In the medal type gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The control unit, when a re-play that does not require a medal for the next game is won in the game, causing the light source to emit light in a third color;
A medal-type game machine characterized by

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