JP5063876B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that uses a game medium to play a game.

A gaming machine such as a slot machine that plays games using game media such as medals (including coins) includes a medal sorting device that can determine the authenticity of medals. In this medal sorting device, a pair of medal detection light sensors for detecting the passage of medals are arranged in parallel along the movement direction of the medals in the medal passage following the medal insertion unit, and the medal detection light sensor detects the passage of the medals. Then, the detection signal is counted, and the credit number is incremented. Further, when a return button provided on the front surface of the gaming machine is pushed in, the medal passage is opened, and medals stuck in the medal passage are dropped from the medal passage (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-248210 A

  However, in the medal sorting device for a gaming machine as described above, the medal is medaled by blinking the LED with an unauthorized device having an LED or the like attached to the transparent celluloid plate inserted into the medal passage from the medal insertion portion. There is a possibility that a fraudulent action may be performed in which the same situation as passing through the detection light sensor is simulated and the number of credits is illegally increased. In addition, when inserting an unauthorized device into the medal passage from the medal insertion portion, the passage width of the medal passage is widened by pushing the return button so that the unauthorized device can be easily inserted into the medal passage.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent an illegal act while operating a return button.

According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
(1) A game medium path capable of guiding a game medium input to a game medium input unit provided on the front surface of the game machine into the game machine, and a detection signal by detecting passage of the game medium moving through the game medium path and game medium detection sensor capable of outputting, based on the operation of the return button provided on the game machine front, dropped without the said game medium that is introduced to the game medium insertion portion moves the game medium passage In a gaming machine having an opening / closing guide plate movable to an open position for opening the game medium passage, a return button sensor capable of detecting that the opening / closing guide plate has moved to an open position, and the game medium The solenoid is actuated between a projecting position that prevents movement of the game medium inserted into the game medium input section in the game medium passage and an immersion position that enables movement. And a control means for comprehensively controlling the entire gaming machine. The game medium detection sensor includes an upper sensor provided upstream of the block pin in the game medium path and the block pin. A lower sensor provided on the downstream side, and when the return button sensor is ON to detect the open state of the open / close guide plate, the upper sensor is ON to detect the game medium. In response to this, an error process for controlling the solenoid to cause the block pin to protrude into the game medium passage is performed.

(2) A game medium path capable of guiding a game medium input to a game medium input unit provided on the front surface of the game machine into the game machine, and a detection signal by detecting passage of the game medium moving through the game medium path Based on the operation of the game medium detection sensor capable of outputting the game machine and the return button provided on the front surface of the game machine, the game medium thrown into the game medium insertion unit falls without moving through the game medium passage. In a gaming machine having an opening / closing guide plate movable to an open position for opening the game medium passage, a return button sensor capable of detecting that the opening / closing guide plate has moved to an open position, and the game medium The solenoid is actuated between a projecting position that prevents movement of the game medium inserted into the game medium input section in the game medium passage and an immersion position that enables movement. And a control means for comprehensively controlling the entire gaming machine. The game medium detection sensor includes an upper sensor provided upstream of the block pin in the game medium path and the block pin. A lower sensor provided on the downstream side, and when the return button sensor is ON to detect the open state of the open / close guide plate, the lower sensor is ON to detect the game medium. In response to this, an error process for controlling the solenoid to cause the block pin to protrude into the game medium passage is performed.

(3) In the above item (1) or (2) , the control means performs the error processing when a predetermined time elapses after the return button sensor detects the open position of the open / close guide plate. To do .

(4) In any of the above (1) to (3) section, the control means, by the error processing, and outputs a control signal for turning on or flashing a lamp provided in the gaming machine front.

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the return button sensor is turned on to detect the open state of the opening / closing guide plate , the block pin is turned on when the upper sensor is turned on to detect the game medium. By carrying out error handling that protrudes inward and prevents the movement of the game medium, an illegal device is inserted into the game medium passage while operating the return button , and the same situation as when the game medium passes through the game medium detection sensor It is possible to reliably prevent fraudulent acts that are created in a pseudo manner .

According to the invention of claim 2, when the return button sensor is ON to detect the open state of the open / close guide plate, the block pin is connected to the game medium passage when the lower sensor is ON to detect the game medium. By carrying out error handling that protrudes inward and prevents the movement of the game medium, an illegal device is inserted into the game medium passage while operating the return button, and the same situation as when the game medium passes through the game medium detection sensor It is possible to reliably prevent fraudulent acts that are created in a pseudo manner.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent an illegal act that is performed by continuously operating the return button for a predetermined time or more.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, an illegal act can be reliably detected based on blinking or lighting of the lamp.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine (slot machine) to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine with a front door opened. In the following description, the front side of the page in FIG. 1, the lower left side in FIG. 2 is “front or front”, the rear side in FIG. 1, and the upper right side in FIG. 2 is “back or back”. The left side in FIG. 1 and the upper left in FIG. 2 are “left”, the right in FIG. 1 and the lower right in FIG. 2 are “right”.

  The gaming machine (1) uses a disk-shaped medal (including coins) as a game medium, and a medal slot (game medium slot) provided on the front right side of the front door (3) in the housing (2). By putting in (4), a game as described later is played.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine (1) is described as a slot machine in which the game medium is a medal (including coins). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine (1) It may be a pachinko machine or slot machine in which the game medium is a pachinko ball.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the housing (2), there are three rotary reels (5) on the outer peripheral surface on which the identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols, numbers, etc. is drawn, Based on the commands of the hopper unit (6) capable of storing and paying out medals, the main control board (control means) (7) for overall control of the entire game, and the main control board (7), the front door (3 ), A liquid crystal display unit (31) that can display various game information and effects, a speaker (32) that generates sound effects, a lamp (33) that enhances effect effects by light (see FIG. 1), etc. A sub-control board (8) capable of outputting a control signal and a power supply device (9) for supplying power to the main control board (7) and other electric devices are accommodated.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front surface of the front door (3), there is a game information display section (34) through which the game information and effects displayed on the liquid crystal display unit (31) can be seen through, and each rotary reel (5). The identification information display part (35) through which three pieces of identification information can be seen through, and the number of medals paid out and credits displayed on the middle board (3a) (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front door (3) An information display section (36) through which various information such as numbers can be seen through, the medal insertion section (4) into which medals are inserted when playing a game, and medals inserted into the medal insertion section (4) are described later. A return button (3b) that is pushed in when the medal sorting device (10) is jammed, a switch operation unit (37) in which various switches are arranged, and a tray (39) that can receive medals are provided. ing.

  The number of credits means that the number of medals awarded as a prize when the game is won and the number of medals inserted in the medal insertion unit (4) are electrically stored in a memory provided on the main control board (7). It is a number.

  The switch operation unit (37) includes a settlement switch button (40) which is operated when a medal in the credit state is settled, and a one-bet switch button which is operated when investing one credit state medal into the game one by one. (41), a MAX bet switch button (42) operated when investing the maximum number of three medals in the game, a start switch lever (43) operated when rotating each rotary reel (5), In addition, a stop switch button (44) operated to stop the rotation of each rotary reel (5) is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the front door (3), a medal positioned below the medal insertion part (4) and capable of determining the authenticity of the medal inserted into the medal insertion part (4). Sorting device (10), medal shooter (20) for guiding true medals released from medal sorting device (10) into hopper unit (6), and fake medal discharged from medal sorting device (10) And a return duct (21) for guiding the to the medal tray (39) of the front door (3).

  In the game of the gaming machine (1), after the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion section (4), the number of medals bet is set by the single bet switch button (41) or the MAX bet switch button (42). The operation is started by operating the start switch lever (43) to rotate all the rotating reels (5).

  After a predetermined time has elapsed after the rotating reel (5) has rotated, the three stop switch buttons (44) are operated in sequence to stop the rotation of each rotating reel (5), and the stopped three rotating reels The combination of identification information in (5) determines the number of medals to be paid according to the presence / absence of a prize and the size of the prize. When winning, the credit number is incremented by a predetermined number of winnings. When the number of credits exceeds the limit number (for example, 50), the number of medals corresponding to the excess is paid out from the hopper unit (6) to the medal tray (39).

  3 is a rear view of the medal sorting device (10), and FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. The medal sorting device (10) includes a synthetic resin selector base (11) fixed to the back side of the front door (3), and an open / close guide plate (12) pivotally supported on the rear surface of the selector base (11). A return button sensor (27) capable of detecting each position of the open / close guide plate (12) and a medal blocker (13) are provided.

On the rear surface of the selector base (11), a substantially L-shaped medal passage (game medium passage) (14) for guiding the medal (M) inserted into the medal insertion portion (4) is formed. A third medal detection sensor (26), which is an upper sensor formed by a proximity sensor that detects that a metal medal (M) has passed, is provided on the upstream side of the medal passage (14). On the downstream side, first and second medal detection sensors (game medium detection sensors) (24) and (25), which are lower sensors for detecting the passage of medals and outputting detection signals, are provided. The width of the medal passage (14) is almost equal to the diameter of the medal, and only the true medal (M) is guided.

  The first and second medal detection sensors (24) and (25) are juxtaposed along the movement direction of the medal (M), and the first and second light emitters (24a) and (25a) are connected to the first and second light emitters. Each light emitter (24a) (25a) is formed by a light transmission type photomicrosensor comprising first and second light receivers (24b) (25b) capable of receiving light emitted from the light emitters (24a) (25a). When each of the light receivers (24b) and (25b) receives light emitted from the light source, an OFF signal is output, and each light emitter (24a) (25a) is output by the medal (M) moving in the medal path (14). When the light emitted from) is blocked, an ON signal is output.

  The true medal (M) inserted into the medal insertion part (4) enters the medal passage (14), and the third medal detection sensor (26), the first and second medal detection sensors (24) (25). After being detected in this order, they are guided by the medal chute (20) from the outlet (14a) of the medal passage (14) and discharged into the hopper unit (6).

  The medal blocker (13) includes a solenoid (15) disposed on the front surface of the selector base (11), and a block pin (16) that can be moved into and out of the medal passage (14) following the operation of the solenoid (15). Is included.

  The block pin (16) is provided slightly upstream (left side in FIG. 3) of the first medal detection sensor (24) in the medal passage (14), and when the solenoid (15) is in the OFF (demagnetization) state, The medal (M) inserted into the medal insertion portion (4) is prevented from passing by being held in a closed position protruding from the passage surface of the medal passage (14) by an urging force (not shown), and a solenoid When (15) is in the ON (excitation) state, the medal (M) is allowed to pass by being held in an open position where it is immersed in the medal passage (14) against the biasing force of the spring.

  The solenoid (15) is OFF-controlled when the gaming machine (1) is not in operation, when the number of credits reaches a limit, and when an error occurs in the gaming machine (1), and the gaming machine (1) ) Is ON and is controlled when a game is possible.

  The open / close guide plate (12) is pivotally attached to the selector base (11) by a pin (18) and urged toward the rear surface of the selector base (11) by a torsion spring (19). The medal (M) inserted into the medal insertion portion (4) is held in the closed position (solid line position shown in FIG. 4) where the rear side of the medal passage (14) is closed so that it does not fall from the medal passage (14). When the return button (3b) is pushed in, the medal passage (14) is swung to the open position (imaginary line position shown in FIG. 4) against the urging force of the torsion spring (19). The medal (M) jammed in the medal passage (14) is dropped from the medal passage (14).

  The return button sensor (27) is attached to the front surface of the selector base (11), outputs an OFF signal when detecting the closed position of the open / close guide plate (12), and also detects the open position. ON signal is output.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control circuit according to the present embodiment. The main control board (7) controls the entire game in a centralized manner, a CPU capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a ROM storing a CPU operation program, writing of necessary data and It includes a readable RAM, a inserted medal counter, and a credit counter.

  On the input port of the main control board (7), there are a settlement switch button (40), a single bet switch button (41), a MAX bet switch button (42), a start switch lever (43), a stop switch button (44), First, second and third medal detection sensors (24) (25) (26) and a return button sensor (27) are connected, and the output port includes a hopper unit (6), a sub-control board (8), The solenoid (15) is connected. Further, the rotary reel motor (5a), the liquid crystal display unit (31), the speaker (32), and the lamp (33) are connected to the output port of the sub control board (8).

  The main control board (7) receives the medal passage detection signal output from the third medal detection sensor (26) and then outputs the true medal output from the first and second medal detection sensors (24) and (25). Each time a detection signal is received, the medal input counter or credit counter is incremented and the start switch lever (43) and stop switch button (44) operation signals are received. In this case, when a command is transmitted to the sub-control board (8) and an operation signal for the single bet switch button (41) or the MAX bet switch button (42) is received, the credit counter according to the number of bets In addition, when the settlement signal of the settlement switch button (40) is received, the number of medals corresponding to the number of accumulated credits is received from the hopper unit (6). As can issue sends a control signal to the hopper unit (6).

  The sub-control board (8) sends a control signal to the rotation control signal and stop control signal of the rotary reel motor (5a), and the control signal to the speaker (32) and the lamp (33) based on the command of the main control board (7). Send.

  When the inserted medal counter receives a medal passage detection signal output from the first and second medal detection sensors (24) and (25), the first three medals (M) inserted into the medal insertion unit (4) are received. Are counted up to the upper limit “3” and stored in the insertion counter memory.

  If the counter memory stores the upper limit “3”, the credit counter receives a medal passage detection signal output from the first and second medal detection sensors (24) and (25) and receives a medal insertion unit ( The medal (M) inserted in 4) is counted as a credit up to the upper limit “50” and stored in the credit counter memory.

  FIG. 6 shows a time chart in a normal state, and the medal (M) is inserted into the medal insertion section (4) in a state where the return button sensor (27) remains OFF, that is, the return button (3b) is not pushed. ) Is inserted, first the upstream third medal detection sensor (26) is switched from OFF to ON to OFF, and then the first and second medal detection sensors (24) and (25) are sequentially turned OFF. By switching from ON to OFF, the medal (M) inserted into the medal insertion unit (4) is counted (counted).

  FIG. 7 shows a time chart at the time of abnormality. In this state, when the return button (3b) is pushed in and the return button sensor (27) is turned on, the third medal detection sensor (26) is turned off. The first and second medal detection sensors (24) and (25) are sequentially switched from OFF to ON to OFF without being switched from ON to OFF. However, if it is normal, when the return button sensor (27) is ON, the open / close guide plate (12) is in the open position, and the medal (M) falls from the medal passage (14) and falls into the first, second, and second positions. It is impossible to pass the medal detection sensors (24) and (25). Therefore, in this state, with the return button (3b) pushed in, the illegal instrument is inserted into the medal passage (14) and the first and second medal detection sensors (24) and (25) are inserted into the medal (M). An error signal is output when the first medal detection sensor (24) is switched from OFF to ON, assuming that an illegal act that creates the same situation as when the first token was passed is performed. .

  FIG. 8 shows a time chart at the time of abnormality of another aspect. In this state, for example, the return button (3b) is pushed in and the first and second medal detection sensors (24) and (25) are caused to react even though an illegal instrument is inserted into the medal passage (14). In this state, the return button (3b) is pushed in for a long time. Normally, the operation of the return button (3b) cannot be performed for a long time, so even in such a case, when the return button sensor (27) is turned on, that is, the open / close guide plate When a predetermined time (T) elapses from the time when the open position of (12) is detected, it is assumed that an illegal act is being performed, and an error signal is output.

  Next, the flow of medal detection performed by the main control board (7) will be described based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, in step (S1) shown in FIG. 9, based on whether or not the return button (3b) is pushed, that is, based on the detection signal of the return button sensor (27), the open / close guide plate (12) is in the closed position. Whether it is in the open position or not is determined. If the return button sensor (27) outputs an OFF signal corresponding to the closed position of the open / close guide plate (12), proceed to step (S2), and if an ON signal corresponding to the open position is output Advances to step (S5) shown in FIG.

  In step (S2), it is determined whether or not the medal (M) has passed through the third medal detection sensor (26) within a predetermined regular time. Proceeding to (S3), if it does not pass within the regular time, it is considered that the medal (M) is clogged in the medal passage (14), and the step (S9) shown in FIG. 11 is performed. move on.

  In step (S3), it is determined whether or not the first and second medal detection sensors (24) and (25) output a medal passage detection signal in a normal order. If it is not legitimate, it is assumed that the medal (M) is an illegal act or an abnormal state where the medal (M) is flowing back from the downstream side to the upstream side, and the process proceeds to step (S9).

  In step (S4), the medal insertion counter or the credit counter is incremented in accordance with the detection signals output from the first and second medal detection sensors (24) and (25), and the process ends. The flow from step (S1) to (S4) indicates normal medal detection, and corresponds to the time chart shown in FIG.

  If the process proceeds to step (S5) in step (S1), it is determined in step (S5) whether or not the third medal detection sensor (26) is ON. If not ON, the process proceeds to step (S6). Further, when it is ON, that is, when the open / close guide plate (12) is in the open position, the third medal detection sensor (26) cannot normally be turned on, so that it is regarded as an abnormal state. Hesitate and go to step (S9).

  In step (S6), it is determined whether or not the first medal detection sensor (24) is ON. If it is not ON, the process proceeds to step (S7). If it is ON, it is regarded as an abnormal state as in step (S5), and the process proceeds to step (S9).

In step (S7), it is determined whether or not the second medal detection sensor (25) is ON. If it is not ON, the process proceeds to step (S8), and if it is ON, it is regarded as an abnormal state as in step (S5), and the process proceeds to step (S9).

In step (S8), it is determined whether or not time (T) has elapsed since the return button sensor (27) is turned on, that is, the return button (3b) has been pressed. When the push-in operation of the return button (3b) is released within the time (T) and the return button sensor (27) is turned off, the medal (M) is jammed in the medal passage (14), etc. It is assumed that the return button (3b) has been pressed for a short time. If the return button sensor (27) is on and the time (T) has elapsed, it is considered that the state is abnormal, and the process proceeds to step (S9).

  When the process proceeds from step (S2) (S3) (S5) (S6) (S7) (S8) to step (S9), error processing is executed by the main control board (7). Error handling is performed by controlling the solenoid (15) to turn off, causing the block pin (15) to protrude into the medal passage (14), and causing the lamp (33) to flash or light in a predetermined manner different from the game. Notify that the action is being performed. At the same time, the central management computer of the amusement store is notified of the abnormal state, and the process proceeds to step (S10).

  The flow of steps (S1), (S5), (S6), and (S9) corresponds to the time chart at the time of abnormality shown in FIG. 7, and (S1) (S5) (S6) (S7) (S8) ( The flow of S9) corresponds to the time chart at the time of abnormality shown in FIG.

  In step (S10), it is determined whether or not the error has been resolved. If the error has been resolved, the error processing is stopped and the process ends. If the error cannot be resolved, error processing is continued.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the medal passage (14) that can guide the medal (M) inserted into the medal insertion section (4) provided on the front surface of the gaming machine (1) into the gaming machine (1). ), First and second medal detection sensors (24) and (25) that can detect the passage of the medal (M) moving in the medal passage (14) and output a detection signal, and the front of the gaming machine (1) Based on the operation of the returned button (3b), the medal passage (14) is set so that the medal (M) inserted into the medal insertion portion (4) can fall without moving through the medal passage (14). In a gaming machine (1) having an open / close guide plate (12) movable to an open position for opening, a return button sensor (27) capable of detecting that the open / close guide plate (14) has moved to the open position, and a return When the button sensor (27) detects the open position of the open / close guide plate (14), a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, the first and second medal detection sensors (24) (25) Error processing is performed when a predetermined time (T) has elapsed since the detection signal was output and / or when the return button sensor (27) detected the open position of the open / close guide plate (14). By including the main control board (7), it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act while operating the return button (3b).

  In the present invention, the third medal detection sensor (26) is not necessarily required, and may be omitted as necessary.

It is a front view of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine with the front door opened. It is a rear view of a game media sorter. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which follows the IV-IV line in FIG. It is a block diagram of a control circuit. It is a time chart figure at the time of normal. It is a time chart figure at the time of abnormality. It is a time chart figure at the time of abnormality. It is a flowchart figure which shows the process sequence of medal detection. It is a flowchart figure which shows the process sequence of abnormality detection. It is a flowchart figure which shows the process sequence of an error.

Explanation of symbols

(1) Pachislot machines
(2) Housing
(3) Front door
(3a) Central board
(3b) Return button
(4) Medal slot (game media slot)
(5) Rotating reel
(5a) Rotary reel motor
(6) Hopper unit
(7) Main control board (control means)
(8) Sub control board
(9) Power supply
(10) Medal sorting device
(11) Selector base
(12) Open / close guide plate
(13) Medal blocker
(14) Medal passage (game media passage)
(14a) Exit
(15) Solenoid
(16) Block pin
(18) Pin
(19) Torsion spring
(20) Medal Shoot
(21) Return duct
(24) 1st medal detection sensor (game medium detection sensor)
(24a) First light emitter
(24b) Second receiver
(25) Second medal detection sensor (game medium detection sensor)
(25a) Second light emitter
(25b) Second floodlight
(26) Third medal detection sensor
(27) Return button sensor
(31) Liquid crystal display unit
(32) Speaker
(33) Lamp
(34) Game information display section
(35) Identification information display
(36) Information display section
(37) Switch operation section
(39) Medal tray
(40) Checkout switch button
(41) Single bet switch button
(42) MAX bet switch button
(43) Start switch lever
(44) Stop switch button
(M) Medal

Claims (4)

A game medium path capable of guiding a game medium input to a game medium input portion provided on the front surface of the game machine into the game machine, and a detection signal can be output by detecting the passage of the game medium moving through the game medium path. and game media detection sensors, based on the operation of the return button provided on the game machine front, so as to fall without the said game medium that is introduced to the game medium insertion portion moves the game medium passage A game machine having an open / close guide plate movable to an open position for opening the game medium passage;
A return button sensor capable of detecting that the open / close guide plate has moved to the open position;
In the game medium path, the game medium input to the game medium input part can be moved by a solenoid operation between a projecting position for preventing movement of the game medium in the game medium path and an immersion position for enabling movement. Block pin,
And a control means for comprehensively controlling the entire gaming machine,
The game medium detection sensor has an upper sensor provided on the upstream side of the block pin in the game medium passage and a lower sensor provided on the downstream side of the block pin,
When the return button sensor is ON for detecting the open state of the opening / closing guide plate, the control means controls the solenoid to trigger the detection when the upper sensor is ON for detecting the game medium. An gaming machine characterized by performing an error process for projecting a block pin into the game medium passage. A game medium path capable of guiding a game medium input to a game medium input portion provided on the front surface of the game machine into the game machine, and a detection signal can be output by detecting the passage of the game medium moving through the game medium path. Based on the operation of the game medium detection sensor and the return button provided on the front surface of the gaming machine, the game medium input to the game medium input unit can fall without moving through the game medium passage. A game machine having an open / close guide plate movable to an open position for opening the game medium passage;
A return button sensor capable of detecting that the open / close guide plate has moved to the open position;
In the game medium path, the game medium input to the game medium input part can be moved by a solenoid operation between a projecting position for preventing movement of the game medium in the game medium path and an immersion position for enabling movement. Block pin,
And a control means for comprehensively controlling the entire gaming machine,
The game medium detection sensor has an upper sensor provided on the upstream side of the block pin in the game medium passage and a lower sensor provided on the downstream side of the block pin,
When the return button sensor is ON to detect the open state of the opening / closing guide plate, the control means controls the solenoid to trigger the detection of the game medium when the lower sensor is ON. An gaming machine characterized by performing an error process for projecting a block pin into the game medium passage. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the control means performs the error processing when a predetermined time elapses after the return button sensor detects the opening position of the opening / closing guide plate. The control means, wherein the error processing, the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 for outputting a ramp control signal for lighting or blinking provided in the gaming machine front.

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