JP4365799B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine installed and used in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.

  Slot machines that are installed and used in amusement halls such as pachinko parlors are called pachislot machines. In such a slot machine, in general, medals are inserted one by one into the medal slot while standing up.

  By the way, in recent years, a so-called goto action, in which a medal is inserted by a method different from a regular method, may be performed. As one of the goto acts, there is a case where an instrument used for illegally inserting a medal from the medal slot (hereinafter referred to as “goto instrument”) is inserted. The goto device is inserted from the medal insertion slot, the photoelectric sensor for detecting the medal is erroneously operated, and the medal can be inserted without actually inserting the medal. A player who has inserted a medal using a goto device can gain profits illegally by taking out a credited medal or playing a game with the inserted medal. The fact that some players gain profits illegally through Goto acts not only causes a loss in the profits of the game hall, but also causes the players to lose interest in games because they cannot play fair games. Adding a function to prevent slotting to a slot machine is one of the major challenges for slot machine manufacturers.

  Therefore, in order to prevent the above-mentioned gore action, two medal sensors for detecting the passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot are provided, and from the detection output, it is determined whether or not the inserted medals are genuine. A slot machine for determination has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

  As one of the goto devices, for example, there is a device in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in series on a plate-like member that can be inserted into a medal slot, and the plurality of LEDs are controlled to blink at different timings. . When this goto device is inserted from the medal slot and the LED faces the photoelectric sensor, it is possible to erroneously detect that the medal has passed through the photoelectric sensor by blinking the LED. You can insert medals without doing it. When such a goto tool is used, even the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 cannot prevent the goto action.

In view of this, the present applicant has provided a shutter that can move between a position where the medal passage is closed and an open position which allows the medal to flow down upstream of the medal sensor in Patent Document 2, and is detected by the medal sensor. When the number of medals reaches the predetermined upper limit, the shutter is moved to the closed position, and it is determined whether or not the shutter is in the closed position when the shutter is moved to the closed position. When it is determined that the shutter is not in the closed position, a slot machine is proposed in which the state is notified and the game is stopped.
JP 2000-325549 A Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-198500

  However, in Patent Document 2 described above, when the detected number of medals reaches the upper limit, the shutter is moved in the closed position, and the shutter is moved when the shutter is moved to the closed position. When a medal is flowing down the range, the shutter cannot contact the medal and move to the closed position, and it is determined that the shutter is not in the closed position and the game is stopped. It was annoying for the player who is.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and a game that can reliably reduce the damage caused by a goto action caused by inserting a foreign object into a medal slot without affecting a normal game. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine having a flow-down passage through which a medal inserted from an insertion port flows down, and a detection means for detecting a medal flowing down the flow-down passage, provided upstream of the detection means. A discharge means that can be driven in a discharge state in which the medal is discharged from the insertion port, and a conveyance state in which the medal is conveyed in the flow-down direction, a control means for controlling the drive of the discharge means, and the discharge means. Signal output means for outputting a signal for setting the discharge state to the control means, and the control means controls the discharge means to the discharge state in response to the signal. And

  The discharging means includes a rotating member that is rotatable in a first direction in contact with the medal to discharge the medal from the insertion slot and in a second direction in contact with the medal and transporting the medal in the flow-down direction. It is preferable to provide. Examples of the rotating member include a roller and a belt.

  Moreover, it is preferable to provide the moving mechanism which moves the said rotation member between the position which contacts the said medal, and the position which cancels | releases a contact. Examples of the moving mechanism include a solenoid and a motor.

  In addition, credit means for crediting the quantity of medals detected by the detection means is provided, and the signal output means outputs the signal in response to the maximum number of credits of the credit means. Is preferred. Furthermore, it is preferable that a payout operation means for paying out a credited medal is provided, and the signal output means outputs the signal in response to the operation of the payout operation means.

  In addition, a game start operation means for starting a game and a reel that rotates in response to an operation of the game start operation means, the signal output means outputs the signal in response to the rotation of the reel. It is preferable to output.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the flow path through which the medal inserted from the insertion slot flows down, the detection means for detecting the medal flowing down the flow path, the upstream provided with respect to the detection means, and the insertion slot of the medal Control means for controlling the drive of the discharge means, and a signal for setting the discharge means to the discharge state. Signal output means for directing output, and the control means controls the discharge means to the discharge state in response to the signal, so that the celluloid, the flexible board, etc. When foreign objects (goat tool) are inserted, they can be discharged from the insertion port.

  FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a slot machine 10 which is an embodiment of a gaming machine using the present invention. The slot machine 10 includes a housing 13 including a storage box 11 and a front door 12. The front door 12 is attached to the front side of the storage box 11 so that it can be opened and closed. The front door 12 is provided with a display window 14, and a reel unit 32 in which a first reel 15 a, a second reel 15 b, and a third reel 15 c are rotatably incorporated is disposed behind the display window 14. (See FIG. 2). Below the display window 14, a MAX bet button 16, a 1 bet button 17, stop buttons 18 a, 18 b, 18 c, a start lever (game start operation means) 19, and a payout button for paying out a credited medal 30 (Payout operation means) In addition to various operation buttons such as 20, a medal insertion slot 21 for inserting a medal 30 is provided. Since the function of the operation button is well known, the description thereof is omitted. In the lower part of the front door 12, when a winning combination is won by playing a game with the slot machine 10, the medal payout port 22 and the medal tray 23 for paying out the medals 30, and music and voices are emitted during the game. A speaker 24 is provided.

  On the outer circumference of the first to third reels 15a to 15c, a plurality of types of patterns are arranged at a constant pitch. When the first to third reels 15a to 15c are stopped, three patterns per reel are displayed through the display window 14. Becomes observable. As a result, a total of five straight winning effect lines, each of which is a combination of one reel pattern, are set, three laterally and two diagonally. Prior to the start of the game, when one medal 30 is inserted from the medal insertion slot 21, the winning line for the central one is activated, three for three and three more for two. Five winning active lines are activated.

  In the slot machine 10, it is possible to credit (store) appropriate medals 30 in the credit storage unit 62 (see FIG. 6) up to 50 sheets. Below the display window 14, a credit number display window 25 for displaying the number of stored medals 30 is provided. A credit number display device 65 (see FIG. 6) for displaying the number of medals 30 credited through the credit number display window 25 is provided behind the credit number display window 25. Since the maximum number of medals 30 to be credited is 50, a numerical value of 0 to 50 is displayed in the credit number display window 25. An error display window 26 is provided on the side of the credit number display window 25. Behind the error display window 26 is provided an error code display device (notification means) 66 (see FIG. 6) comprising an LCD for displaying an error code through the error display window 26. When there is an abnormality in the machine operation or the game operation, an error code corresponding to the abnormality is displayed on the error code display device 66. The player or the game hall manager can view the displayed error code through the error display window 26.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the storage box 11 is provided with a main board 31, a reel unit 32, a power supply box 33, a storage tank 34, and the like in which a CPU (signal output means) 31a (see FIG. 6) is incorporated. Yes. The main board 31 is enclosed in a board case made of transparent plastic and cannot be opened. As a result, unauthorized modification of the main board 31 is prevented. The reel unit 32 includes a stepping motor, a back lamp corresponding to each of the first to third reels 15a to 15c and each reel (not shown), a photo sensor for detecting a rotation angle of the first to third reels 15a to 15c, and the like. It is configured. Three back lamps are arranged in the vertical direction inside the first to third reels 15a to 15c. As a result of playing the game, three winning symbols are arranged on the winning line, and a big bonus (BB ) Or when a regular bonus (RB) is won, the winning picture stopped and displayed on the display window 14 is turned on / off / flashing in a predetermined pattern, and the player has won the BB or RB. Is notified. In addition, the notification by the illumination of the back lamp may be performed such as notification that a winning combination other than BB or RB has been won, notification indicating the possibility of winning a specific winning combination, or the like.

  The power supply box 33 is provided with a power switch 36, a setting change switch 37, and a release switch 38. The power switch 36, the setting change switch 37, and the release switch 38 are configured as push type buttons that are operated by being pressed. By pressing the power switch 36, the slot machine 10 is turned on / off. The slot machine 10 is set with six stages of payout rates, and each time the setting change switch 37 is pushed, the six stages of payout rates are sequentially changed. The release switch 38 is operated when releasing the stop of the game by the game stop unit 63 as will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the release switch 38 is provided in the power supply box 33. However, the release switch 38 only needs to be provided in a position (preferably inside the housing 13) that can be operated only by a game hall administrator. The installation location is possible as appropriate. Thereby, it becomes difficult for a person other than the manager of the amusement hall to operate the release switch 38 in an unauthorized manner, and an illegal act can be prevented. Further, a door opening key (not shown) for opening the front door 12 is inserted into a key hole 12a (see FIG. 1) provided in the front door 12, and the front door 12 is opened (for example, clockwise). The game stop by the game stop unit 63 may be released by turning the door opening key in the opposite direction (counterclockwise). Also in this case, it is impossible to operate except for the manager of the game hall, and further, it is possible to save the trouble of opening the front door 12.

  In the storage tank 34, the medal 30 inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 is stored. Further, when a winning combination with a payout of medals 30 is won by playing a game, the hopper device 39 is driven via the payout unit 67 (see FIG. 6), and the number of medals according to the type of the winning combination 30 is sent out from the medal outlet 34 a to the medal payout opening 22 and is paid out to the medal tray 23. Furthermore, a medal selector 41 and a medal guide member 42 are provided behind the front door 12 below the medal slot 21. A passage cover 43 is attached to the medal selector 41.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the medal selector 41 includes a main body base 45, a sorting device 46, and a medal passage sensor (detection means) 47. The main body base 45 is made of resin. The main body base 45 is formed with a first medal passage (flowing passage) 51 formed of a groove that is slightly wider than the diameter of the medal 30. When the medal selector 41 is attached to the front door 12, the medal entrance 51a of the first medal passage 51 communicates with the medal insertion slot 21, and the medal 30 inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 is connected to the medal entrance 51a. It enters the first medal passage 51.

  The first medal passage 51 is formed so as to be bent substantially in an L shape, and a contact bottom surface 51b that comes into contact with the peripheral surface of the medal 30 and a contact that comes into contact with the front surface or the back surface that is the radial surface of the medal 30. A wall surface 51c and a contact wall surface 51d that is disposed at a position facing the contact wall surface 51c and contacts the lower surface in the radial direction of the medal 30 are configured. In addition, since the main body base 45 is attached to the front door 12 so as to be slightly inclined in the direction D in FIG. 3, the flowing down medal 30 is configured so that its own weight is applied in the direction of the contact wall surface 51d.

  When the medal 30 that has entered the first medal passage 51 from the medal entrance 51a passes through the bent portion of the first medal passage 51, the traveling direction of the medal 30 is the direction in which the medal 30 has entered the first medal passage 51 (in FIG. 3). It changes in a direction (B direction in FIG. 3) substantially orthogonal to the (A direction).

  On the surface of the main body base 45 where the first medal passage 51 is formed, the medal 30 advances in a portion downstream of the bent portion of the first medal passage 51 when viewed from the medal inlet 51a (the B direction in FIG. 3). Above the portion), a sorting device mounting portion 45a is provided. The distribution device attachment portion 45a is formed of a substantially rectangular and concave groove formed in the main body base portion 45, and a part of the wall surface facing the first medal passage 51 among the wall surfaces surrounding the groove is opened. A sorting device 46 is provided in the sorting device mounting portion 45a.

  The distribution device 46 includes a mounting plate 46a attached to the main body base 45, a rotating plate 46b attached to the mounting plate 46a so as to be rotatable in the direction C in FIG. 3, and a solenoid (not shown) that gives an excitation action to the rotating plate 46b. And a torsion spring (not shown) for urging the rotating plate 46b.

  The mounting plate 46a and the rotating plate 46b are formed of metal thin plates. The mounting plate 46a is formed in a rectangular shape, and is attached to the main body base 45 so as to protrude perpendicularly to the mounting surface 45b of the distribution device mounting portion 45a of the main body base 45.

  The rotating plate 46b is formed in a substantially T-shape, and rotates around the mounting plate 46a so as to face the mounting surface 45b of the sorting device mounting portion 45a and the contact wall surface 51c perpendicular to the protruding direction of the mounting plate 46a. It is attached movably. When the rotation plate 46b is attached to the attachment plate 46a, a part of the medal distribution portion 46c, which is a wide portion of the rotation plate 46b, protrudes facing the contact wall surface 51c, and the above-described distribution device attachment portion 45a. The disengaged portion can be freely displaced by electrical control between a later-described passage position that has entered the first medal passage 51 from the opened portion and a later-described discharge position that does not enter the first medal passage 51. Further, in a state where the medal distributing portion 46 c has entered the first medal passage 51, the rotating plate is set so that the distance between the edge of the medal distributing portion 46 c and the contact bottom surface 51 b is smaller than the diameter of the medal 30. 46b is attached. Thereby, the medal distribution part 46c is arranged so as to be able to support the medal 30 in contact with the radial upper surface of the medal 30 rolling on the contact bottom surface 51b, and the inserted medal 30 is located downstream. Guided to the storage tank 34 located.

  Further, the rotating plate 46b has a passing position that allows the medal 30 to pass, with the shaft provided at the mounting portion with the mounting plate 46a as a fulcrum by the above-described solenoid excitation action and spring restoring force, and the medal The distribution part 46c stops supporting the radial upper surface of the medal 30 and is rotated between the first medal passage 51 and the discharge position where the medal 30 is dropped in the direction D in FIG.

  When the medal 30 is inserted, the above-described excitation action by the solenoid acts, so that the rotating plate 46b is urged in the direction toward the contact wall surface 51c of the first medal passage 51 and set to the passing position. Thus, if the medal 30 is a normal size, the medal distribution unit 46c of the rotation plate 46b restricts the rolling direction of the medal 30 in the B direction in FIG. Pass through.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a notch 43 a is formed in the passage cover 43 where the rotation plate 46 b is provided. The medal 30 having a non-regular size is discharged from the cutout 43 a to the payout chute 54. Also, when the medal passage sensor 47 detects the reverse flow of the medal 30 or when it is determined that the medal 30 is an illegal medal by detecting the material or size of the medal, the above-described solenoid excitation action is performed. The rotation plate 46b is set to a discharge position where the radial upper surface of the medal 30 is not supported from a passing position where the radial upper surface of the medal 30 is supported by the restoring force of the spring. Thus, the illegal medal 30 that has lost its support falls in the direction D in FIG. 3 from the notch 43 a of the passage cover 43, and is paid out from the medal payout port 22 through the payout chute 54.

  A passage cover 43 is attached to the medal selector 41. The passage cover 43 is provided so as to be swingable between a position where the portion other than the portion where the rotation plate 46b of the first medal passage 51 is provided and a position where the portion is opened. The passage cover 43 is normally positioned at the closing position, and swings to the open position when a medal reject button (not shown) for releasing the clogging of the medal 30 in the medal selector 41 is operated. Move. For this reason, during normal times (when the medal reject button (not shown) is not operated), the inserted medal 30 is inserted in a portion other than the portion where the rotation plate 46b of the first medal passage 51 is provided. There is no dropout from the medal passage 51.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the medal passage sensor 47 is provided on the downstream side of the location where the distribution device 46 of the first medal passage 51 is installed, and the medal that has rolled in the first medal passage 51. 30 is detected.

  The medal passage sensor 47 includes a first medal sensor 47a and a second medal sensor 47b. The first and second medal sensors 47 a and 47 b are, for example, reflective photoelectric sensors that are integrally provided with a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit, and are attached to the contact wall surface 51 c of the first medal passage 51. The first and second medal sensors 47a and 47b are arranged with a first medal sensor 47a on the upstream side and a second medal sensor 47b on the downstream side in the traveling direction of the medal 30.

  When the medal 30 passes through the first medal sensor 47a and the second medal sensor 47b (in a state where the medal 30 blocks the light path of the light projecting portion of the first medal sensor 47a and the second medal sensor 47b), The light projected from the light projecting unit of the sensor is not received by the light receiving unit, and each sensor is turned off. Thereby, the detection of the medal 30 is started. Further, when the medal 30 does not pass the first medal sensor 47a or the second medal sensor 47b (in the state where the medal 30 does not block the light path of the light emitting unit of the first medal sensor 47a or the second medal sensor 47b). ), The light projected from the light projecting unit of each sensor is received by the light receiving unit, and each sensor is turned on.

  More specifically, the arrangement of the first and second medal sensors 47a and 47b will be described. The first and second medal sensors 47a and 47b are always in the first position when the medal 30 rolls in the first medal path 51. The medal 30 is arranged at an interval at which the medals 30 can be sequentially detected by the second medal sensors 47a and 47b, and the medals 30 are continuously inserted (a plurality of medals 30 pass through the first medal passage 51 in series). Thus, even when the medal 30 is inserted from the medal insertion slot 21, the first and second medal sensors 47a, 47b are always detected after the first medal 30 is sequentially detected by the first and second medal sensors 47a, 47b. 47b is arranged at a position where the next medal 30 can be detected once it is turned on, that is, the first and second medal sensors 47a and 47b are one. Therefore, the medal 30 is detected in the order of the first medal sensor 47a and the second medal sensor 47b within a predetermined time required for the passage of the medal 30. If the detected order is reversed, it means that the medal 30 is flowing backward, so that it can be determined that there is an error.

  On the downstream side of the medal selector 41, a medal guide member 42 is disposed adjacently. The medal 30 that has rolled in the first medal passage 51 is guided to the storage tank 34 by the medal guide member 42.

  The medal guide member 42 is formed with a second medal passage 52 formed of a groove having a substantially U-shaped cross section. Since the medal guide member 42 is disposed adjacent to the medal selector 41, the second medal passage 52 communicates with the first medal passage 51. Therefore, the medal 30 that has rolled in the first medal passage 51 enters the second medal passage 52.

  The medal guide member 42 moves in the direction in which the medal 30 rolling in the B direction in FIG. 3 moves in the first medal passage 51 in the direction toward the back side of the slot machine 10 in the second medal passage 52 (direction E in FIG. 3). It is bent and formed to change. When the front door 12 is closed, the length of the medal guide member 42 is set so that the medal outlet 52a of the second medal passage 52 is positioned above the storage tank 34. The second medal passage 52 is inclined downward from the end where the medal 30 enters from the first medal passage 51 to the medal outlet 52a, and the medal that has entered the second medal passage 52 from the first medal passage 51. 30 rolls in the second medal passage 52 by the inclination.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, a rubber roller (rotating member) 55 is provided upstream of the medal passage sensor 47 and in the vicinity of the medal inlet 51a so as to face the contact wall surface 51c. Is provided. 3 is a front perspective view, FIG. 4 is a left side sectional view, and FIG. 5 is a front view. The roller 55 is provided at a position where the gap with the contact wall surface 51c is slightly smaller than the thickness of the medal 30, and the F direction in FIG. 4 (first direction) and the G direction in FIG. 4 (second direction). It can be rotated with. The motor shaft 56 a of the motor 56 is inserted into the shaft hole 55 a of the roller 55, and the roller 55 is rotated by driving the motor 56. The motor 56 is connected to a motor driver (control means) 57 (see FIG. 6), and driving is controlled by the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 is connected to the CPU (signal output means) 31a of the main board 31 and controls the driving of the motor 56 in response to a signal from the CPU 31a. Further, in the vicinity of the roller 55, a roller sensor 58 (see FIG. 6) for detecting the rotation direction of the roller 55 is provided. The roller sensor 58 is connected to the CPU 31a and outputs a rotation direction signal corresponding to the rotation direction of the roller 55 to the CPU 31a.

  When the roller 55 is rotating in the G direction in FIG. 4 (conveyance state), the medal 30 inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 and entering the first medal passage 51 from the medal inlet 51a is in contact with one plane. The other flat surface is sent to the wall surface 51c in the direction A in FIGS. At this time, since the rubber roller 55 rotates while being deformed inward, the medal 30 does not fall due to its own weight.

  When the roller 55 is rotating in the direction F in FIG. 4 (in a discharge state), the medal 30 that is inserted from the medal insertion port 21 and enters the first medal passage 51 from the medal inlet 51a is in contact with one plane. While the other flat surface is in contact with the roller 55 on the wall surface 51 c, it is sent in the H direction in FIGS. 3 to 5 and discharged from the medal slot 21. In the present embodiment, the discharge means that can be driven in a discharge state in which the medal 30 is discharged from the medal insertion slot 21 and a transport state in which the medal 30 is transported in the direction A (downward direction) in FIGS. 51c, a roller 55, and a motor 56 are provided.

  Before the number of medals 30 credited in the credit storage unit 62 reaches the maximum credit amount of 50 or before a game is played (the first to third reels 15a to 15c are rotated by the operation of the start lever 19). Before the payout button 20 is operated, the CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal and the roller 55 moves in the G direction in FIG. The motor 56 is controlled to rotate. Thereby, the medal 30 inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 and entering the first medal passage 51 from the medal inlet 51a has one plane in contact with the contact wall surface 51c and the other plane in contact with the roller 55. It is sent in the direction A in FIG.

  When the number of medals 30 credited to the credit storage unit 62 reaches 50 (maximum credit amount), the CPU 31a outputs a discharge signal (a signal for setting the discharge state) to the motor driver 57. Upon receiving the discharge signal, the motor driver 57 controls the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the direction F in FIG. Thereby, the medal 30 inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 and entering the first medal passage 51 from the medal inlet 51a has one plane in contact with the contact wall surface 51c and the other plane in contact with the roller 55. In FIG. 5, it is sent in the H direction and discharged from the medal slot 21.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the operation of the slot machine 10 is basically controlled by the main board 31. In addition to the CPU (signal output means) 31a and the ROM 31b, the main board 31 is provided with a medal counter 61, a credit storage section (credit means) 62, a game stop section 63, and the like. The ROM 31b stores, for example, a control program such as a game execution program executed by the CPU 31a, control data necessary for executing these programs, and the like.

  When the medal passage sensor 47 detects the medal 30 rolling in the first medal passage 51, a detection signal is input to the CPU 31a. The medal counter 61 is activated when detection signals are sequentially input from the medal passage sensor 47 within a predetermined time required for the passage of the medal 30, and counts the number of inserted medals 30 one by one. When the detection signal is detected by the medal passage sensor 47, the CPU 31a counts one medal 30 and stores it in the credit storage unit 62. The number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62 is displayed through the credit number display window 25 by the credit number display device 65. An error code display device 66 is connected to the CPU 31a.

  In this way, the number of inserted medals is counted one by one based on the detection signal input performed in the order of the first medal sensor 47a and the second medal sensor 47b within the time period, and is added to the credit storage unit 62. Is remembered. Further, the CPU 31a subtracts, for example, 1 to 3 medals 30 from the number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62 based on a credit insertion signal output by pressing the MAX bet button 16 or the 1 bet button 17. Then, the subtracted medal 30 is bet and the game can be executed.

  The CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal and controls the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the G direction in FIG. The CPU 31a constantly monitors the number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62, and outputs a discharge signal to the motor driver 57 in response to reaching 50 cards (maximum credit amount). Upon receiving the discharge signal, the motor driver 57 controls the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the direction F in FIG. Thereby, the medal 30 inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 and entering the first medal passage 51 from the medal inlet 51a has one plane in contact with the contact wall surface 51c and the other plane in contact with the roller 55. In FIG. 5, it is sent in the H direction and discharged from the medal slot 21. Then, in response to the number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62 being less than 50, the CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal, and the roller 31 The motor 56 is controlled so that 55 rotates in the G direction in FIG.

  The roller sensor 58 detects the rotation direction of the roller 55, and outputs a rotation direction signal corresponding to the rotation direction to the CPU 31a. The CPU 31 a determines whether or not the detected rotation direction based on the input rotation direction signal matches the control rotation direction based on the drive control of the motor 56. When the CPU 31a determines that they do not match (for example, when the control rotation direction is the F direction in FIG. 4 and the detected rotation direction is the G direction in FIG. 4), the goto tool (medal for performing a fraud) It is determined that the detection by the passage sensor 47 is illegally inserted) from the medal slot 21, and an error code indicating that the game is stopped is displayed on the error code display device 66, and the game stop unit 63 is displayed. The game is stopped by making the slot machine 10 unplayable.

  When the start lever (game start operation means) 19 is pressed, a game start signal indicating the start of the game is input to the CPU 31a. The CPU 31a operates the reel drive controller 68 in response to the input of the game start signal, and starts the game by rotating the first to third reels 15a to 15c of the reel unit 32. When the player presses down the stop buttons 18a to 18c, the CPU 31a and the reel drive controller 68 perform stop control of the first to third reels 15a to 15c.

  In response to the input of the game start signal, the CPU 31a outputs a discharge signal to the motor driver 57. Upon receiving the discharge signal, the motor driver 57 controls the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the direction F in FIG. Then, in response to the stop of the first to third reels 15a to 15c, the CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal, and the roller 55 is shown in FIG. The motor 56 is controlled to rotate in the G direction.

  When the winning combination with the payout of the medal 30 is won by playing a game, the CPU 31a drives the hopper device 39 via the payout unit 67 and outputs the number of medals 30 corresponding to the type of the winning combination. It is paid out to the medal tray 23 through 34a and the medal payout port 22.

  When the payout button 20 is operated, the CPU 31a drives the hopper device 39 via the payout unit 67, and the medal 30 of the number stored in the credit storage unit 62 is medaled through the medal outlet 34a and the medal payout port 22. Pay out to the saucer 23.

  In response to the operation of the payout button 20, the CPU 31 a outputs a discharge signal to the motor driver 57. Upon receiving the discharge signal, the motor driver 57 controls the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the direction F in FIG. Then, in response to the payout of the number of medals 30 stored in the credit storage unit 62, the CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal, The motor 56 is controlled so that the roller 55 rotates in the G direction in FIG.

  The release switch 38 is connected to the CPU 31a. When the release switch 38 is pressed, a game stop release signal is input to the CPU 31a. In response to the input of the game stop release signal, the CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57, and the motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal so that the roller 55 rotates in the G direction in FIG. The motor 56 is controlled. Further, the CPU 31a stops the error code display of the error code display device 66, and cancels the game stop by the game stop unit 63 so that the slot machine 10 can be played.

  Next, the operation of the slot machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 shows a processing procedure when the number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62 reaches 50, and the flowchart of FIG. 8 shows the first to third reels 15a by operating the start lever 19. FIG. 9 shows a processing procedure when the payout button 20 is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 31 a outputs a discharge signal to the motor driver 57 in response to the number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62 reaching 50. Upon receiving the discharge signal, the motor driver 57 controls the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the F direction (discharge direction) in FIG. Thereby, the medal 30 inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 and entering the first medal passage 51 from the medal inlet 51a has one plane in contact with the contact wall surface 51c and the other plane in contact with the roller 55. In FIG. 5, it is sent in the H direction and discharged from the medal slot 21.

  The CPU 31 a determines whether or not the detected rotation direction based on the rotation direction signal input from the roller sensor 58 matches the control rotation direction based on the drive control of the motor 56. If the CPU 31a determines that they match, the CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57 in response to the number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62 being less than 50, and the motor driver 57 In response to the flow-down signal, the motor 56 is controlled so that the roller 55 rotates in the G direction (conveyance direction) in FIG.

  When the CPU 31a determines that they do not match in the above determination (when the control rotation direction is the F direction in FIG. 4 and the detected rotation direction is the G direction in FIG. 4), It is determined that the medal passage sensor 47 is illegally detected) from the medal slot 21, and an error code indicating that the game is stopped is displayed on the error code display device 66, and the game stop unit The game stop by 63 is executed, and the slot machine 10 is brought into a state incapable of playing. In order to cancel this inoperable state, the release switch 38 is pressed. When the release switch 38 is operated, a game stop release signal is input to the CPU 31a. In response to the input of the game stop release signal, the CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal, and the roller 55 moves in the G direction (conveyance direction) in FIG. The motor 56 is controlled so as to rotate. Further, the CPU 31a stops the error code display of the error code display device 66, and cancels the game stop by the game stop unit 63 so that the slot machine 10 can be played.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 31a receives a game start signal by operating the start lever 19, and outputs a discharge signal to the motor driver 57 in response to the rotation of the first to third reels 15a to 15c. . Upon receiving the discharge signal, the motor driver 57 controls the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the F direction (discharge direction) in FIG. Thereby, the medal 30 inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 is discharged from the medal insertion slot 21 in the same manner as described above.

  The CPU 31a determines whether or not the detected rotation direction matches the control rotation direction. When the CPU 31a determines that they match, the CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57 in response to the stop of the first to third reels 15a to 15c, and the motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal. Thus, the motor 56 is controlled so that the roller 55 rotates in the G direction (conveyance direction) in FIG.

  If the CPU 31a determines that they do not match in the above determination, the CPU 31a displays an error code indicating that the game is stopped on the error code display device 66 in the same manner as the processing procedure described above, and the slot machine 10 is played. Make it impossible. When the release switch 38 is operated, the CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal and the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the G direction (conveyance direction) in FIG. To control. Further, the CPU 31a stops the error code display of the error code display device 66, and cancels the game stop state to make the slot machine 10 in a game ready state.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 31 a outputs a discharge signal to the motor driver 57 in response to the operation of the payout button 20. Upon receiving the discharge signal, the motor driver 57 controls the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the F direction (discharge direction) in FIG. Thereby, the medal 30 inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 is discharged from the medal insertion slot 21 in the same manner as described above.

  The CPU 31a determines whether or not the detected rotation direction matches the control rotation direction. If the CPU 31a determines that they match, the CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57 in response to the payout of the number of medals 30 stored in the credit storage unit 62 (payout completion). The motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal and controls the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the G direction (conveyance direction) in FIG.

  If the CPU 31a determines that they do not match in the above determination, the CPU 31a displays an error code indicating that the game is stopped on the error code display device 66 in the same manner as the processing procedure described above, and the slot machine 10 is played. Make it impossible. When the release switch 38 is operated, the CPU 31a outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal and the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the G direction (conveyance direction) in FIG. To control. Further, the CPU 31a stops the error code display of the error code display device 66, and cancels the game stop state to make the slot machine 10 in a game ready state.

  As described above, the CPU 31a indicates that the number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62 has reached 50, the game start signal is input by operating the start lever 19, and the first to third reels 15a to 15c are rotated. In response to the operation of the payout button 20, the motor driver 57 outputs a discharge signal. The motor driver 57 receives the discharge signal, and the motor 55 rotates the roller 55 in the direction F in FIG. 56, when the goto tool is inserted from the medal slot 21, the goto tool has one plane in contact with the contact wall surface 51c and the other plane in contact with the roller 55. 5 is sent in the H direction, and is discharged from the medal insertion slot 21, and the goto tool is discharged from the medal insertion slot 21. To collect the administrator of the attention, it is possible to prevent the illegal act of inserting the Goto tool in the medal slot.

  Furthermore, the CPU 31a determines that the number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62 has become less than 50, the first to third reels 15a to 15c have stopped, and the number stored in the credit storage unit 62. In response to the payout of the medal 30, the motor driver 57 outputs a flow-down signal to the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the flow-down signal and the motor 56 so that the roller 55 rotates in the G direction in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of inserting the goto tool into the medal slot without affecting the normal game.

  In addition, since the release switch 38 for releasing the game stop state is provided in the power supply box 33 provided inside the housing 13, a person who performs an illegal act cannot operate the release switch 38. As a result, an illegal act of inserting the goto tool into the medal slot can be surely prevented.

  Further, the CPU 31a determines whether or not the detected rotation direction based on the rotation direction signal input from the roller sensor 58 matches the control rotation direction based on the drive control of the motor 56, and determines that they do not match. In this case, since the error code indicating that the game is stopped is displayed on the error code display device 66, the administrator of the game hall can easily determine that the slot machine 10 is in the error state. Further, when an error code is displayed on the error code display device 66, the display cannot be stopped unless the release switch 38 is operated. It is possible to judge with certainty.

  Further, the CPU 31a determines whether or not the detected rotation direction matches the control rotation direction. If it is determined that they do not match, the CPU 31a causes the game stop unit 63 to stop the game, and the slot machine 10 Since the game is in an inoperable state, damage caused by fraud can be reduced. In addition, when the slot machine 10 is in an inoperable state, the inoperable state cannot be canceled unless the release switch 38 is operated. It is possible to reliably determine that the state is impossible.

  10 and 11 show another embodiment. Constituent members similar to those in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof is simplified. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, a first belt unit 71 and a second belt unit 72 are provided in the vicinity of the medal inlet 51a so as to face each other. The first belt unit 71 includes a first upper roller 71a, a first lower roller 71b, and a first belt (rotating member) 71c. The first belt 71c is between the first upper roller 71a and the first lower roller 71b. It is wrapped around The second belt unit 72 includes a second upper roller 72a, a second lower roller 72b, and a second belt (rotating member) 72c. The second belt 72c is located between the second upper roller 72a and the second lower roller 72b. It is wrapped around

  The first belt unit 71 and the second belt unit 72 are provided at a position where the gap between the first belt 71 c and the second belt 72 c is slightly smaller than the thickness of the medal 30. A first motor 73 (see FIG. 11) is attached to the first upper roller 71 a, and the first upper roller 71 a is rotated by driving the first motor 73. A second motor 74 (see FIG. 11) is attached to the second upper roller 72 a, and the second upper roller 72 a is rotated by driving the second motor 74. The first upper roller 71a and the second upper roller 72a are rotatable in the F direction in FIG. 10 and the G direction in FIG. The first lower roller 71b and the first belt 71c are rotated by the rotation of the first upper roller 71a, and the second lower roller 72b and the second belt 72c are rotated by the rotation of the second upper roller 72a. The first and second motors 73 and 74 are connected to a motor driver (control means) 57 (see FIG. 11), and the drive is controlled by the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the signal from the CPU 31 a and controls the driving of the first and second motors 73 and 74.

  Upon receipt of the flow-down signal from the CPU 31a, the motor driver 57 controls the driving of the first motor 73 so that the first belt 71c rotates in the G direction in FIG. 10, and the second belt 72c moves in the F direction in FIG. The drive of the second motor 74 is controlled so as to rotate. Further, the motor driver 57 receives the discharge signal from the CPU 31a, and controls the driving of the first motor 73 so that the first belt 71c rotates in the direction F in FIG. The driving of the second motor 74 is controlled so as to rotate in the direction. In this embodiment, instead of the roller sensor 58 of the above embodiment, a first belt sensor 75 (see FIG. 11) is provided near the first belt 71c, and a second belt sensor 76 (see FIG. 11) is provided near the second belt 72c. 11) is provided.

  When the first belt 71c rotates in the G direction in FIG. 10 and the second belt 72c rotates in the F direction in FIG. 10, the first belt 71c is inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 and enters the first medal passage 51 from the medal inlet 51a. The medal 30 is sent in the direction A in FIG. 10 while one plane is in contact with the first belt 71c and the other plane is in contact with the second belt 72c. At this time, since the first belt 71c and the second belt 72c made of rubber rotate while being deformed inward, the medal 30 does not fall due to its own weight.

  When the first belt 71c rotates in the F direction in FIG. 10 and the second belt 72c rotates in the G direction in FIG. 10, the first belt 71c is inserted from the medal insertion port 21 and enters the first medal passage 51 from the medal inlet 51a. The medal 30 is sent in the H direction in FIG. 10 while one plane is in contact with the first belt 71c and the other plane is in contact with the second belt 72c, and is discharged from the medal slot 21. In the present embodiment, the discharge means for discharging the medal 30 from the medal insertion slot 21 includes a first belt unit 71, a second belt unit 72, a first motor 73, and a second motor 74. In the present embodiment, the first direction in which the medal 30 comes into contact with the medal 30 and is discharged from the medal insertion slot 21 is the F direction in the first belt 71c and the G direction in the second belt 72c in FIG. The second direction in contact with the medal 30 and transporting the medal 30 in the A direction (downward direction) in FIG. 10 is the first belt 71c in the G direction in FIG. 10 and the second belt 72c in the F direction in FIG. .

  The CPU 31a determines that the number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62 has reached 50, a game start signal is input by operating the start lever 19, the first to third reels 15a to 15c are rotated, and a payout button In response to the operation, the motor driver 57 outputs a discharge signal to the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the discharge signal, and the first motor 71c rotates in the direction F in FIG. The driving of the second motor 74 is controlled so that the second belt 72c rotates in the direction G in FIG.

  In this way, the medal 30 is sent in the A direction and the H direction in FIG. 10 while one plane is in contact with the first belt 71c and the other plane is in contact with the second belt 72c. In addition to being able to prevent, the goto tool can be reliably discharged from the medal slot 21.

  FIG. 12 shows another embodiment. Constituent members similar to those of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is simplified. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, the motor 56 is attached to an attachment portion 80 c of a solenoid (movement mechanism) 80. The solenoid 80 includes a case 80a, a driving iron core 80b, a mounting portion 80c, and a coil spring 81, and is connected to the CPU 31a. The mounting portion 80c is integrally provided at the tip of the driving iron core 80b. As shown in FIG. 12A, when the solenoid 31 is energized by the CPU 31a, a magnetic field is generated by a coil (not shown) wound around the case 80a, and the driving iron core 80b and the mounting portion 80c are placed in the case. Pull into 80a. In this state, the roller 55 is located at a position where it does not contact the medal 30 (position where contact is released).

  As shown in FIG. 12B, when the energization of the solenoid 80 is stopped by the CPU 31a, the driving iron core 80b and the mounting portion 80c drawn into the case 80a protrude from the case 80a by the restoring force of the coil spring 81. . As a result, the motor 56 attached to the attachment portion 80 c of the solenoid 80 moves to the left in FIG. 12 and moves to a position where the roller 55 contacts the medal 30. The CPU 31a determines that the number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62 has reached 50, a game start signal is input by operating the start lever 19, the first to third reels 15a to 15c are rotated, and a payout button In response to the operation of the motor 20, the energization to the solenoid 80 is stopped, the motor 56 is moved to a position where the roller 55 contacts the medal 30, and the roller 55 is moved in the direction F (first direction) in FIG. ) To control the motor 56 to rotate.

  As described above, the CPU 31a determines that the number of medals stored in the credit storage unit 62 has reached 50, that a game start signal has been input by operating the start lever 19, and that the payout button 20 has been operated. In response, the energization of the solenoid 80 is stopped, the motor 56 is moved to a position where the roller 55 contacts the medal 30, and a discharge signal is output to the motor driver 57. The motor driver 57 receives the discharge signal. Since the motor 56 is controlled so that the roller 55 rotates in the F direction (first direction) in FIG. 12, the medal 30 does not contact the roller 55 and the contact wall surface 51c in a state other than those described above. 30 can be prevented from being damaged, and the motor 56 is not driven. It is possible to reduce the current consumption as compared with that.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the slot machine which implemented this invention. It is a perspective view showing the inside of the slot machine. It is a front perspective view which shows a medal, a medal selector, a roller, and a motor. It is a left side sectional view showing a medal, a medal selector, and a roller. It is a front view which shows a medal, a medal selector, a roller, and a motor. It is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration inside the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which performs a process when the number of credits reaches 50 sheets. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which performs the process when the 1st-3rd reel rotates. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which performs the process when a payout button is operated. FIG. 5 is a left side cross-sectional view showing a medal, a medal selector, and a first and second belt unit of an embodiment provided with first and second belt units. FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram showing an electrical configuration inside the slot machine of the embodiment shown in FIG. 10. It is a left side sectional view showing a medal, a medal selector, a roller, and a motor of an embodiment provided with a solenoid.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 11 Storage box 12 Front door 13 Housing | casing 15a-15c 1st-3rd reel 19 Start lever (game start operation means)
20 Payout button (payout operation means)
30 medals 31 main board 31a CPU (signal output means)
38 Release switch 47 Medal passage sensor (detection means)
51 1st medal passage (downflow passage)
51c Contact wall surface 55 Roller (rotating member)
55a Shaft hole 56 Motor 56a Motor shaft 57 Motor driver (control means)
62 Credit storage unit (credit means)
71 1st belt unit 71c 1st belt (rotating member)
72 Second belt unit 72c Second belt (rotating member)
73 First motor 74 Second motor 80 Solenoid (moving mechanism)
80a Case 80b Driving iron core 80c Mounting part 81 Coil spring

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine having a flow-down passage through which a medal inserted from an insertion port flows down, and a detecting means for detecting a medal flowing down the flow-down passage,
Discharge means provided upstream of the detection means and capable of being driven in a discharge state for discharging the medal from the insertion port and in a transport state for transporting the medal in the flow-down direction;
Control means for controlling the drive of the discharge means;
Signal output means for outputting a signal for setting the discharge means to the discharge state toward the control means,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means controls the discharge means to the discharge state in response to the signal.   The discharging means includes a rotating member that is rotatable in a first direction that contacts the medal and discharges the medal from the insertion port, and a second direction that contacts the medal and conveys the medal in the flow-down direction. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising a moving mechanism that moves the rotating member between a position in contact with the medal and a position in which the contact is released. Credit means for crediting the number of medals detected by the detection means;
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the signal output means outputs the signal in response to a maximum number of credits of the credit means. A payout operation means for paying out credited medals is provided.
5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the signal output means outputs the signal in response to the operation of the payout operation means. Game start operation means for starting a game;
A reel that rotates in accordance with the operation of the game start operation means,
6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the signal output means outputs the signal in response to rotation of the reel.

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