JP5554390B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  In general, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the symbol display device displays various design symbols such as a pass / fail judgment symbol and a character in an appropriate manner, and light emission from various lamp indicators and the like according to the gaming mode such as a jackpot. Increase the interest of the player during the game, such as flashing the body, driving the windmill provided on the game board, various prizes such as each prize opening using an appropriate drive device, etc. Various productions are performed for this purpose.

  In this type of gaming machine, when the power is turned on or maintenance is performed, it is necessary to unlock and open the locked front frame and transparent plate holding frame. Therefore, in a conventional gaming machine, a vibration detecting means for detecting vibration applied to the gaming machine, a notifying means for performing predetermined notification based on detection by the vibration detecting means, and a key for detecting the insertion state of the key into the keyhole It is known that the detection means is provided and the notification means does not notify even when the vibration detection means detects vibration while the key detection means detects the insertion of the key. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). In the above gaming machine, since the notification based on vibration is not performed by unlocking the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame to release, the normal action such as maintenance is not vibration based on an illegal act. However, it is possible to avoid erroneous notification such as notification.

  However, when an administrator such as a game hall (hall) store clerk unlocks the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame by turning on the power or performing maintenance, the used key may be forgotten to be removed from the keyhole. In the conventional gaming machine, although notification based on vibration is not performed, the insertion of the key into the keyhole is detected, but it is possible to grasp that the key is left inserted, that is, forgetting to remove the key. Can not. If such a forgetting to remove the key occurs, the gaming machine will always be able to open the front frame and the transparent plate holding frame even during the game, which may cause fraud. It was.

JP 2007-151792 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a gaming machine that can suppress forgetting to remove the key used to unlock the front frame and the transparent plate holding frame.

That is, the invention of claim 1 includes an outer frame, a front frame assembled to the front side of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, a transparent plate holding frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame, and a key. A locking means having a possible keyhole and capable of locking and unlocking the opening and closing states of the front frame and the transparent plate holding frame; and an opening and closing detection means capable of detecting the opening and closing states of the front frame and the transparent plate holding frame. A key insertion detecting means capable of detecting whether or not a key is inserted into the keyhole, and the key insertion detecting means detecting the insertion of the key into the keyhole by the key insertion detecting means. Is inserted into the keyhole, and the key insertion notification means detects the state in which the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame is opened by the opening / closing detection means. A first notification mode to be notified when the And a second notification manner that is different from said first notification manner of notifying when detecting a state in which the front frame and the transparent plate holding frame is closed by the detection means, the game state after power-on While the notification in the first notification mode or the second notification mode is stopped by removing the key from the keyhole, the notification in the first notification mode or the second notification mode at power-on Relates to a gaming machine characterized in that even if the key is removed from the keyhole, the notification is continued until the power is turned off .

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the key insertion notifying means includes means for notifying at least by sound or light, and the second notification mode is at least louder or lighter than the first notification mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the key insertion detecting unit includes a measuring unit that measures an elapsed time after the key is inserted into the keyhole, and the elapsed time by the measuring unit is the first notification mode and the The notification by the first notification mode or the second notification mode is executed by the key insertion notification unit due to the arrival of a preset standby time corresponding to each of the second notification modes. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the waiting time has at least a first waiting time and a second waiting time shorter than the first waiting time, and the front frame or the transparent plate by the opening / closing detection means. When it is detected that the holding frame is open, the first waiting time is measured, while when the opening / closing detection means detects that the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame is closed. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the second waiting time is measured.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the key insertion notification means sequentially increases at least the volume or the light amount for each elapsed time of notification being executed, due to execution of notification that a key has been inserted into the keyhole. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.

The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes an outer frame, a front frame assembled to the front side of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, a transparent plate holding frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame, and a key. A lock means for locking and unlocking the open / close state of the front frame and the transparent plate holding frame, and an open / close detection capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front frame and the transparent plate holding frame. A key insertion detecting means capable of detecting whether or not a key is inserted into the keyhole, and the key insertion detecting means detecting the insertion of the key into the keyhole. Key insertion notification means for notifying that the key is inserted into the keyhole, wherein the key insertion notification means is in a state where the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame is opened by the open / close detection means A first notification mode to notify when detecting And a second notification manner that the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame is different from the first notification manner of notifying when detecting the state of being closed by closing detection means, a game after power In the state, the notification in the first notification mode or the second notification mode is stopped by removing the key from the keyhole, while the first notification mode or the second notification mode at the time of power-on is performed. Since the notification is executed until the power is turned off once the key is removed from the key hole, the forgetting to remove the key used for unlocking the front frame and the transparent plate holding frame can be suppressed. It becomes possible.

  A second aspect of the present invention is the method according to the first aspect, wherein the key insertion notifying means includes means for notifying at least by sound or light, and the second notification mode is at least a volume or a light amount than the first notification mode. Therefore, excessive notification can be suppressed when the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame is open, and when the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame is closed, the key is removed. It is possible to make it easy to recognize forgetfulness and to suppress fraud during the game.

The invention according to claim 3, in claim 1 or 2, wherein the key insertion detecting means comprises measuring means for the key measures the elapsed time from the inserted said to keyhole, the elapsed time by the measuring means the The first notification mode or the second notification mode by the key insertion notification means due to reaching a preset standby time corresponding to each of the first notification mode and the second notification mode. Since the above notification is executed, it is possible to suppress unnecessary notification execution.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the waiting time has at least a first waiting time and a second waiting time that is shorter than the first waiting time, and the front / reception detecting means controls the front surface. When it is detected that the frame or the transparent plate holding frame is open, the first waiting time is measured, while the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame is closed by the open / close detection means. Since the second waiting time is measured when detected, unnecessary notification can be suppressed when the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame is opened, and the front frame or transparent plate is held. When the frame is closed, it becomes possible to quickly recognize that the key has been forgotten.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the second to fourth aspects, the key insertion informing means at least for each elapsed time of notification being executed due to execution of notification that a key has been inserted into the keyhole. Since the volume or amount of light is sequentially increased, it is possible to suppress oversight of notification by the key insertion notification means.

It is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the perspective view showing the open state of the transparent board holding frame of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front frame and outer frame of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a rear view of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows simply the system control of the game machine. It is a flowchart regarding a main process. It is a flowchart regarding initial setting. It is a flowchart regarding a power-on key insertion notification process. It is a flowchart regarding an interruption process. It is a 1st flowchart regarding a security process. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding a security process.

  A gaming machine 1 of the example shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine 1, a game board 3 is detachably exchanged inside a game table (outer frame) 2, and an inner guide rail 4 and an outer guide rail 5 of a game ball (game medium) are accommodated in the game board 3. In the game area 6 which is erected in a substantially circular shape and is surrounded by the inner guide rail 4 and where the game ball can flow down, an accessory such as a prize opening which is a prize area where the game ball can be won is provided. Note that nails provided in the game board 3 are omitted.

  First, a start winning opening 10 which is a normal electric accessory is arranged below the display device 9 provided on the center line of the game area 6, and a gaming privilege which is a special electric accessory is provided below the starting winning opening 10. A prize-winning device (also referred to as a prize-winning port) 15 is provided as an awarding device, and an out-out port 17 is disposed below the device. Further, on the left side of the display device 9, a normal symbol variation start left gate 19 is provided with a windmill 22 below, a sleeve winning opening 23, 25 is provided below it, and further, the large winning device 15 A left drop winning opening 27 and a right drop winning opening 29 are arranged on both sides. In this embodiment, the start winning opening 10 can accept a game ball flowing down the game area 6 and whether or not to shift to a special game state (hit state) due to the ball (winning). It corresponds to the entrance for starting the determination.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, frame decoration lamps 35 and 36 for notifying the game state, the upper ball receiving tray 32 for receiving the paid out game balls, and receiving the game balls when the upper ball receiving tray 32 is saturated. A lower ball receiving tray 34, a speaker 37 that emits voice and sound effects to inform the player of the game state, an operation means 60 that can operate an appropriate effect by the player's game operation, an operation handle H1 ( A launching device H that shoots and fires a game ball toward the game area 6 in accordance with the launch operation of the operation means) is assembled.

  In the display device 9 (also serving as symbol display means, determination result notifying means, etc.) in the figure, reference numeral 43 designates symbols such as numbers, alphabets, symbols or pictures (characters) in a variable display and a stop display (finally confirmed display). The following is possible), including a temporary stop display before starting, 49 is a window frame portion of the display device 9 having a center decoration, 50 is a liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) of the symbol display device 43, etc. Display area. The display area 50 displays decorative symbols such as backgrounds (buildings, landscapes, etc.), characters (persons, animals, plants, objects, etc.), characters, etc. in addition to the special symbols during the change of special symbols. The decorative symbol can be displayed in a variable manner due to a predetermined starting condition such as the variation start of the special symbol. As for the symbol display device 43, the display area 50 is not limited to the liquid crystal display as described above, and may be composed of organic EL, CRT, or other display means.

  The display area 50 of this embodiment has a symbol display unit composed of a left special symbol display unit, a middle special symbol display unit, and a right special symbol display unit arranged side by side. The special symbol (determination information) is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. In addition, a normal symbol display unit (not shown) is provided in the display area 50, and the normal symbol can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped. In addition to the special symbol or the like, a background image (including characters, background, characters, etc.) may be displayed in the display area 50. The background image is caused by a predetermined condition such as the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. In some cases, variable display is possible. In this embodiment, the left, middle and right special symbols displayed in the display area 50 are 12 of “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”, respectively. It is a pattern consisting of street numbers. Although not shown, the display area 50 includes a special symbol reserved storage number display section and a normal symbol variation number storage area.

  On the back surface (back surface) of the game board 3, a winning port detection switch (corresponding to a game ball detecting means) for detecting the winning of the gaming ball to the winning port is provided. In this embodiment, a detection switch is provided for each winning opening. A special symbol variation start switch for detecting a game ball that has won a prize at the start winning port 10 (entered in the ball entrance) is provided in the path of the winning ball, and the symbol variation of the symbol display device 43 is started by detecting the winning ball. Is done. At that time, the number of game balls won in the start winning slot 10 during the special symbol variation, that is, the number of times the special symbol variation is started is the number of holdings (up to four in this example) except for the currently varying symbol. Is displayed on the special symbol reserved memory number display unit, and the number of display of the special symbol reserved memory number in the display unit is reduced by reducing the memory number. In addition, each sleeve winning opening detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the sleeve winning openings 23 and 25 and the drop winning openings 27 and 29 is provided on the back of the corresponding game board 3.

  As described above, a special symbol variation start switch (start prize port sensor) for detecting a game ball won in the start winning port 10 is provided in the winning ball passage, and the special symbol variation start switch detects the winning ball ( When the symbol change condition is triggered), each special symbol starts to change in the left, middle, and right special symbol display portions of the display area 50 in the symbol display device 43, and after a predetermined time change, the special symbols are changed in a preset order. The symbols stop fluctuating and the combination of the stopped symbols is fixedly displayed. Depending on the symbol variation pattern or the like, a so-called reach state, a reach notice, a hit notice or the like is performed before the special symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, if the combination of the stop symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a specific jackpot symbol combination that is a predetermined special symbol combination, for example, a common jackpot symbol consisting of a combination of the same special symbols, Transition to gaming state. When the big win state is reached, the open / close plate of the grand prize winning device 15 is opened and the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 is received, and the prize winning device 15 can be awarded.

  Here, the reach state refers to a stage before the display control is advanced and the display result is stopped and displayed after the special symbol variation display is started in the left, middle and right special symbol display portions of the display area 50. A specific display mode, that is, a display mode for making the player think that a variable display mode in which a combination of jackpot symbols (a combination of the same symbols) is easily displayed is displayed. In this embodiment, as one of the reach states, among the left, middle, and right special symbol display portions of the display area 50, a display portion (here, the right special symbol) that displays the final stop symbol (here, the right special symbol). Reach fluctuation display processing is performed in which only the display unit) is left and the remaining two display units temporarily stop so that the symbols become a specific combination (for example, the same symbol).

  Further, in the reach state, the special symbol (mainly the final stop special symbol) in the display area 50 is lengthened, or the symbol use effect using the special symbol in the display area 50 or the character displayed behind the special symbol is displayed. Reach action is produced by displaying and background. In addition, before entering the reach state, a notice (predictor) for notifying that there is a high possibility of reaching the reach state or a big hit may be produced. Examples of the advance notice include character display and afterimage display on the display area 50.

  A winning ball detection switch for detecting a winning ball to the big winning device 15 is provided on the back side of the big winning device 15 of the game board 3. When each detection switch detects a winning of a game ball to each winning opening, that is, when a winning condition in the game is established, a predetermined number of game balls set in advance according to the number of winning balls by the winning ball payout device Will be paid out as a prize ball. The opening / closing plate is closed when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Thereby, the player can obtain more prize balls. A series of games is a special game (a jackpot game), and its state is a special game state.

  In addition to the above-described winning port detection switch, devices provided on the back of the game board include a starting winning port solenoid for opening and closing the movable piece of the starting winning port 10 and a large opening / closing plate for the large winning device 15. There is a prize opening opening solenoid or the like, and the normal symbol variation start gate 19 has a gate detection switch for detecting a passing game ball.

  By detecting the game ball passing through the gate 19 with the normal symbol variation start switch, the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit is started. When the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed in the normal symbol display section after the symbol change is a specific symbol that has been set in advance, a small hit (per normal symbol) is made, and the start winning port is set by the start winning port solenoid. Ten movable pieces are expanded and opened for a predetermined time to be described later, and a prize ball is paid out. As for the number of times of starting the change of the normal symbol, the number of holdings (up to 4 times in this example) is displayed in the normal symbol change number storage area except for the currently changing one.

  In this gaming machine 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the outer frame 2, the front frame 70, and the transparent plate holding frame 75 are each assembled together, and the locking means 80 and the opening / closing detection means. 90. In the figure, reference numeral 7 is arranged on one end side of the outer frame 2, the front frame 70 and the transparent plate holding frame 75 (in this example, the upper and lower sides on the left side as viewed from the player). This is a pivotal support mechanism that pivotally supports the transparent plate holding frame 75 so that it can be opened and closed.

  The front frame 70 is assembled | attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 so that opening and closing is possible ahead, as shown in FIGS. In addition, a game board housing opening for housing the game board 3 is formed in the central portion of the front frame 70 so as to hold the game board 3. In the lower part of the game board housing opening, a lower ball tray 34, an operation means 60, an operation handle H1, and a launching device H, a game ball launch unit, a foul ball passage, and the like are provided at a position behind the operation handle H1. It has been. Further, the front frame 70 and the back side of the game board 3 constitute a back mechanism shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the transparent plate holding frame 75 is provided on the forefront of the gaming machine 1 and supports a protective plate made of a transparent plate such as a glass plate that protects the game area 6. 70 can be opened and closed. The transparent plate holding frame 75 is provided with an upper sphere tray 32, a speaker 37 serving as sound output means, and the like.

  1-3, the locking means 80 is attached to the outer frame 2, has a key hole 81 into which the key K can be inserted, and locks and unlocks the open / closed state of the front frame 70 and the transparent plate holding frame 75. Configured to be possible. In the figure, reference numeral 82 denotes an engaging portion that is engaged or disengaged with the transparent holding frame 75 by the operation of the key K inserted into the key hole 81, and 83 is an engaging portion 82 that is provided on the transparent plate holding frame 75. It is an engagement receiving part which becomes lockable by engaging.

  In the locking means 80, a key insertion detecting means 85 capable of detecting whether or not the key K is inserted into the key hole 81 is provided in the key hole 81. As the key insertion detection means 85, for example, a known photo sensor or the like is used. The key insertion detection unit 85 includes a measurement unit that measures an elapsed time after the key K is inserted into the key hole 81. As the measuring means, a known timer, a real time clock (RTC), or the like is used.

  The open / close detection means 90 is configured to be able to detect the open / closed state of the front frame 70 and the transparent plate holding frame 75. The open / close detection means 90 includes a first open / close detection means 91 that detects the open / close state of the transparent plate holding frame 75 at the upper end of the locking means 80 on the front side (transparent plate holding frame 75 side) of the front frame 70, and the front frame 70. The second opening / closing detecting means 92 for detecting the open / closed state of the front frame 70 is provided at the upper end of the locking means 80 on the back side (outer frame 2 side). As the open / close detection means 90 (91, 92) of the embodiment, a contact type switch such as a known door switch is used.

  The back mechanism shown in FIG. 4 will be described. Reference numeral 240 is a storage tank for storing game balls, 241 is a tank rail, 242 is a prize ball sensor relay board, 243 is an audio control board, 244 is a sub-control board (lamp control board). 245 is a main control board, 246 is a symbol control board that performs display control of symbols and the like on the display area of the display device 9 disposed on the front side of the game board 3, 247 is a power supply board, 248 is a payout control board, 249 is a launcher control board, 250 is a power plug, and G is a ground wire.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a control device that controls game operations such as variations and effects of various symbols in the symbol display device 43, operations and effects of various objects. The control device includes various control circuits such as a main control circuit 121, a sub control circuit 131, and a display control circuit 161 shown in FIG. The main control circuit 121 is connected to a sub control circuit 131, a payout control circuit 118, a relay circuit 141, and the like. The sub control circuit 131 is connected to a display control circuit 161, an audio control circuit 112, a light emission control circuit 115, and the like. Connected to the relay circuit 141 are switches related to the big prize device 15, the locking means 80, the open / close detection means 91, 92, etc. arranged in the game board 3. In addition, the payout control circuit 118 is connected to a ball lending device 96, a launch control circuit 119, and the like, and the launch control circuit 119 is connected to a launch device H. A prize ball payout device 95 is connected to the payout control circuit 118. Each control board is controlled to execute a predetermined process based on control signals from the main control circuit 121 and the sub control circuit 131. Note that in the gaming machine 1, effects and notifications in appropriate operation modes are executed by the image display device 9, various kinds of objects, frame decoration lamps 35 and 36, a speaker 37, and the like.

  The main control circuit 121 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a computer having a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit connecting the computer and the sub-control circuit 131, and a payout connected to the computer and the launch control circuit 119. The control circuit 118 includes an input / output circuit that connects the computer and a relay circuit 141 connected to a prize winning device or the like. The CPU is equipped with a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, various timers, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as the probability of occurrence of big hits and small hits (ordinary symbols for expanding and opening the start winning opening 10) Random numbers etc. that determine the probability of occurrence of hits are also generated. In the embodiment, the CPU includes control means (main control means), storage means (including input storage means and operation procedure storage means), success / failure determination means, special game execution means, display mode selection means, display information update means, Display selection setting means, variation mode selection means, privilege game execution means, operation determination means, operation procedure change means, special program execution means, time setting means, time value determination means, time storage means, notification control means, error notification means, etc. The processing related to each means listed above is appropriately calculated in cooperation with the RAM, ROM, etc. in the main control circuit 121, so that the game progress in the gaming machine 1 is controlled. In the embodiment, the CPU of the main control circuit 121 executes each program (main routine) stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 121 every interrupt time (4 msec).

  The RAM corresponds to storage means, and temporarily stores a storage area related to the detection signal of the start winning opening detection switch and the detection signal of the gate detection switch, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, and various data (command data). A storage area, a flag, and a work area for the CPU are stored, and various data such as symbol information (acquired values of each counter) of the determination symbol are stored. Further, this RAM corresponds to an operation procedure storage unit that stores an input storage unit capable of storing input information by an input operation by the operation unit 60 and an effective operation procedure that is effective when the operation unit 60 is operated. Further, in the ROM, a control program such as a game program for executing a game, a special program attached to the game program and executed due to establishment of a predetermined condition, and control data are written. A judgment value such as a big hit in each gaming state is written.

  The sub-control circuit 131 includes a computer having a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM, the computer and the main control circuit 121, a sound control circuit 112, a light emission control circuit 115, and a display control circuit 161 corresponding to a key insertion notification unit described later. An input / output circuit is provided. In the embodiment, the CPU in the sub-control circuit 131 includes control means (main control means), storage means (including input storage means and operation procedure storage means), validity determination means, special game execution means, and display mode selection means. , Display information update means, display selection setting means, variation mode selection means, privilege game execution means, operation determination means, operation procedure change means, special program execution means, time setting means, time value determination means, time storage means, etc. The processing related to each of the means listed is executed in the same manner as the main control circuit 121 in cooperation with the RAM, ROM, etc. in the sub-control circuit 131. In the sub control circuit 131, command data prepared for each terminal control circuit from the command data generated in the main control circuit 121 is further generated. For this reason, the calculation load of the main control circuit 121 is reduced, and the main control circuit is specialized in command generation related to the progress of the game. In the embodiment, the CPU of the sub control circuit 131 executes each program (main routine) stored in the ROM of the sub control circuit 131 every interrupt time (2 msec and 10 ms).

  The display control circuit 161 is a display control means and corresponds to notifying means, error notifying means, key insertion notifying means described later, and the like, and connects the computer having a CPU, RAM, and ROM, and the main control circuit 121 to the computer. An input circuit and an output circuit for connecting the computer and the symbol display device 43 are included. The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs calculation control. The RAM has a storage area, a work area for the CPU, and the like, and stores various data such as an acquired value of a counter as in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. Furthermore, symbol data such as display data on the display area 50 of the symbol display device 43 and various display programs are written in the ROM. The display control circuit 161 corresponds to the symbol display means together with the main control circuit 121, and game images (special symbols, normal symbols, characters, landscapes, etc.) displayed on the display device 9 (particularly, the display area 50 of the symbol display device 43). A signal related to display control of the background image or the like) is received from the sub-control circuit 131, display data is set, and display control is performed. Further, the CPU in the display control circuit 161 includes control means (main control means), storage means (including input storage means and operation procedure storage means), winning / no-judgment determination means, special game execution means, and display mode selection means in the embodiment. , Display information update means, display selection setting means, variation mode selection means, privilege game execution means, operation determination means, operation procedure change means, special program execution means, time setting means, time value determination means, time storage means, etc. You may comprise.

  Connected to the relay circuit 141 are switches related to the big prize device 15 disposed on the game board 3, open / close detection means 91 and 92, key insertion detection means 85, other sensors, switches and the like. The sound control circuit 112 is connected with a speaker 37 and a sound volume selection means. The light emission control circuit 115 is connected to frame decoration lamps 35 and 36, other light emitters, LEDs, and the like. In addition, the payout control circuit 118 is connected to a prize ball payout device 95, a lending ball payout device 96, a launch control circuit 119, and the like, and the launch control circuit 119 is connected to a launch device H. Each of the sound control circuit 112 and the light emission control circuit 115 is also appropriately provided with a control CPU, a control data ROM, and a control data RAM (not shown), and various commands (reach, The jackpot, the jackpot, the special gaming state being executed, the special gaming state being executed, the key insertion notification, etc.) are received, and voice and light emission in response to various commands are executed. Although not shown, predetermined power is supplied from the power supply device (power supply board) to each control circuit.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention, when the key K is used for locking or unlocking the locking means 80, the key K is inserted into the key hole 81 in order to prevent forgetting to remove the key K from the key hole 81. Due to the detection, key insertion notifying means for notifying that the key K is inserted into the key hole 81 by the key insertion detecting means 85 is provided. As key insertion notification means, sound management means such as a speaker 37, light emission means such as frame decoration lamps 35 and 36, display means for displaying various symbols such as the symbol display device 43, etc. Appropriate means for making it possible to recognize that an abnormality has occurred in the player or player is used. The notification by the key insertion notification means is stopped by turning off the power of the gaming machine 1 or removing the key K from the key hole 81 during the notification.

  The key insertion notification means includes a first notification mode that notifies when the opening / closing detection means 90 detects that the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is opened, and the opening / closing detection means 90 causes the front frame 70 or A second notification mode different from the first notification mode that reports when the state where the transparent plate holding frame 75 is closed is detected. Therefore, it is informed that the key K is still inserted into the key hole 81 regardless of whether the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is in the open state or the closed state, and it is easy to forget to remove the key K. In addition to being able to recognize, it is possible to determine whether the key K has been forgotten or not in the open or closed state.

  Moreover, when notifying key insertion by an audio | voice means or a light emission means, a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect is comprised so that a sound volume or a light quantity may become stronger than a 1st alerting | reporting aspect. That is, when the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is in an open state, it is assumed that the administrator is near the gaming machine 1 due to maintenance of the gaming machine 1 or the like. Even if it is notified in the first notification mode in which the amount of light is relatively weak, it is possible to immediately recognize that the key K has been forgotten to be removed, and it is possible to suppress excessive notification to the surroundings because the volume and the amount of light are relatively weak. Become. On the other hand, when the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is closed, the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 can be easily opened if the manager is away from the gaming machine 1 or the player is playing a game. For this reason, it is assumed that fraud is induced. Therefore, by notifying in the second notification mode in which the volume of the sound unit and the light intensity of the light emitting unit are relatively stronger than those in the first notification mode, it is possible to provide a notification to a wider area and also to an administrator who is far away. Forgetting to remove the key K can be made easier to recognize, and if the player is playing, fraud can be suppressed by a strong notification (warning) of sound or light.

  Further, the key insertion notification means can perform notification because the elapsed time by the measurement means included in the key insertion detection means 85 has reached a preset standby time. Here, the waiting time means that when the key insertion detecting unit 85 detects the insertion of the key K into the key hole 81, the notification is not immediately performed and the key K is inserted into the key hole 81 for a predetermined time. This is the time for executing the notification. If the notification is immediately performed when the key insertion detection means 85 detects the insertion of the key K, the notification is always executed when the key K is inserted while the gaming machine 1 is in operation. By configuring the insertion notification unit to perform notification due to the standby time, it is possible to suppress unnecessary notification execution.

  The standby time can be set to a single type or a plurality of types. When a plurality of types of standby time are set, the standby time has at least a first standby time and a second standby time shorter than the first standby time. The first waiting time is a time measured when the open / close detection means 90 detects that the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is open. On the other hand, the second waiting time is a time measured when the open / close detection means 90 detects that the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is closed.

  When the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is in an open state, the administrator performs maintenance or the like of the gaming machine 1 with the key K inserted into the key hole 81 and locks the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 after the completion. Thus, it is assumed that the key K may be extracted. Therefore, if the notification is executed immediately after the insertion of the key K into the keyhole 81 is detected, or if the interval from the detection of the insertion of the key K to the notification is a relatively short time, the notification is frequently made. Therefore, it is possible to suppress unnecessary notifications by setting the first waiting time with a relatively long interval until notification is performed.

  On the other hand, when the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is in a closed state, the manager leaves the gaming machine 1 with the key K inserted into the key hole 81, or the player keeps the key K inserted into the key hole 81. For example, playing a game is assumed. For this reason, if the key K is left in the keyhole 81 for a long time, the key K may be lost or fraudulent, and so on. Is set to be the second standby time set shorter than the first standby time, it becomes possible to quickly recognize that the key K has been forgotten to be removed.

  The first standby time and the second standby time can be set differently depending on the operating state of the gaming machine 1 such as when the power is turned on or during the game (the state after the power is turned on). . For example, the first waiting time at power-on is 5 seconds, the second waiting time is 2 seconds, the first waiting time during the game is 20 seconds, the second waiting time is 10 seconds, etc. .

  Also, in this key insertion notification means, at least the volume or the light intensity is sequentially increased at every elapsed time of notification being executed, due to the notification that the key K has been inserted into the keyhole 81. Configured. That is, if the state in which the key K is inserted in the keyhole 81 continues despite the notification by the key insertion notification means being executed, a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the notification was started. Each time the sound volume of the sound means and the light amount of the light emitting means are increased step by step. For this reason, even if there is a case where the notification executed first is not noticed or the like, it becomes easy to notice every time, and it is possible to suppress oversight of notification by the key insertion notification means.

  Note that the interval of the elapsed time in which the volume or the amount of light is sequentially increased is not limited to the fixed interval as described above, but 10 seconds after the start of notification, the next 5 seconds, and further Next, the interval may be set to be shortened (different) stepwise, such as after 2 seconds. If the interval at which the volume or the amount of light is sequentially increased is shortened step by step, the notification can be easily recognized more quickly. Also, depending on the open / closed state of the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75, it is 10 seconds after the open state (during execution of the first notification mode), and when closed (during execution of the second notification mode). The interval of the elapsed time may be varied such as after 5 seconds. In particular, when changing the interval of the elapsed time according to the open / closed state, the interval between the closed state (during execution of the second notification mode) is made shorter than the open state (during execution of the first notification mode). This makes it easy to recognize forgetting to remove the key K as soon as possible. Furthermore, the interval of the elapsed time may be varied according to the open / closed state, and the interval may be shortened step by step.

  In addition, when the notification by the key insertion notification means is executed while the operating state of the gaming machine 1 is in the game (the state after the power is turned on), in addition to the notification by the voice means and the light emission means, the display on the symbol display device 43 and the like Appropriate symbols are displayed on the means to notify that the key K has been inserted into the keyhole 81 and to stop the game. In the embodiment, when the notification by the key insertion notification means is executed, the game of the gaming machine 1 is stopped, and the display area 50 of the symbol display device 43 displays “game is stopped”, “wait for a while”, etc. A character design is displayed. In this way, during the game, the player is informed to the gaming machine 1 using the key K that is still inserted in the keyhole 81 by notifying the display means or stopping the game. It becomes possible to prevent operation.

  Next, a control system in the main control circuit 121 of the gaming machine 1 will be described. As the main counters of the CPU of the main control circuit 121 shown in FIG. is there. Up to four numerical values acquired at predetermined times of each counter are stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. Note that the numerical value of each counter stored in the RAM is cleared after a series of gaming operation processes based on the counter. Each counter is publicly known, and the description of the operation is omitted.

  Flags provided in the main control circuit 121 include a jackpot flag, a jackpot end flag, a start winning slot prize flag, a special game running flag, a probability change (probability change) flag, a reach flag, a time reduction flag, and a normal symbol (small hit) Various flags, such as a flag, are mentioned. These flags are all set to OFF at the time of initial setting.

  Processing executed by the main control circuit 121 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the following flowchart. The CPU of the main control circuit 121 executes the main process M according to various programs stored in the ROM of the same circuit. In the main process M, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 6, initial setting (S10), interrupt prohibition process (S40), main random number update process (S50), interrupt permission process (S60), interrupt process (S100). Is done.

  As understood from the flowchart of FIG. 7, the initial setting (S10) is performed by first setting the chip built-in register (S11), and confirming whether or not the RAM clear switch is on (S12). If the RAM clear switch is not on, that is, if the RAM clear switch is off, it is confirmed whether or not the power interruption flag is on (S13). If the power interruption flag is on, RAM check data is created (S14), and it is confirmed whether the created RAM check data is normal (S15). If the RAM check data is normal, the entire RAM area is cleared (S16), the initial setting value of the RAM is stored (S17), and a command relating to the first power-on is transmitted (S18).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S12 that the RAM clear switch is on, the power interruption flag is not on in S13, that is, if it is determined that the power interruption flag is off, the RAM check data is not normal in S15. That is, when the RAM check data is determined to be any of the above, power recovery is set (S19) and a command related to power recovery is transmitted (S20). Then, after a command related to the first power-on is transmitted in S18, or after a command related to power recovery is transmitted in S20, a power-on key insertion notification process (S30) is executed.

  The power-on key insertion notifying process (S30) corresponds to a key insertion notifying means at power-on, and performs a process of notifying when the key K is inserted into the key hole 81 when the power is turned on. First, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 8, it is confirmed whether or not the key insertion detection means 85 has detected the insertion of the key K into the key hole 81 (S31), and the insertion of the key K has not been detected. If it is determined, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the insertion of the key K is detected in S31, it is confirmed by the open / close detection means 90 (91, 92) whether the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is opened (S32). When it is confirmed that the terminal is open, notification based on the first notification mode is executed (S33). If it is determined in S32 that it is not opened, that is, it is closed, notification based on the second notification mode is executed (S34). When the notification is executed in S33 or S34, the process loops without ending (does not proceed to another game process) and is continuously notified until the power is turned off. That is, since the power source is on the back side of the gaming machine 1, the power supply can be turned on only by opening the front frame 70. If the front frame 70 is opened, the key K may be removed. Thus, the notification is made when the insertion of the key K is detected when the power is turned on.

  The initial setting (S10) is executed only in the first order since it is required only when the power is turned on, while the main process M is repeatedly performed every interrupt time, and is not executed thereafter.

  In the main process M, in the interrupt prohibition process (S40), in the embodiment, even if the interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until a predetermined interrupt permission condition is satisfied. In the main random number update process (S50), the random number value of each counter is incremented and updated by 1 every time the update process (S50) is performed. When the corresponding random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and the addition starts again. . Each updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. In the interrupt permission process (S60), permission is given to the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 9, the output process (S200), the input process (S300), the security process (S400), the operation timer subtraction process (S500), the main random number update process ( S600), start winning a prize opening switch detection processing (S700), normal operation processing (S800), special operation processing (S900), reserved ball number processing (S1000), power-off monitoring processing (S1100), and other processing (S1200). Done.

  In the output process (S200), the presence or absence of output data is confirmed in the RAM command buffer of the main control circuit 121 by each process, and if there is output data, the output data in the output buffer is sent to each control circuit. Is output. If there is no output data, no data is output and the process ends. The output data includes commands for various gaming states such as a special gaming state, a privilege gaming state, a probability variation state (probability variation state), an error notification command, and the like.

  In the input process (S300), signal input is performed when there are detection signals from various sensors (detection switches) provided in the gaming machine 1.

  The security process (S400) corresponds to a key insertion notifying means during a game, and performs a process of executing notification when the key K is inserted into the key hole 81 when the operating state of the gaming machine 1 is in the game. First, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 10, it is confirmed whether or not the door (the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75) is open (S401). When it is determined that the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is not open, that is, is closed, the state where the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is opened by the open / close detection means 90 for a certain period of time continues. (S402), if it is determined that the door is open, a door opening notification process is executed (S403). On the other hand, if it is determined in S401 that the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is open, whether or not the state in which the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is closed for a certain period of time by the closing detection means 90 continues. (S404), if it is determined that the door is closed, a door closing notification process is executed (S405).

  In the door opening notification process (S403), the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is in a certain time (for example, 5 seconds) while the operating state of the gaming machine 1 is in the game and the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is closed. When it is in the open state, a process of executing notification by sound by the sound means or light by the light emitting means is performed. Further, in the door closing notification process (S405), the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is in a certain time (for example, 5) while the operating state of the gaming machine 1 is in the game and the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is open. (Second) When the closed state is reached, a process of stopping the notification of the door opening notification by the sound of the sound means or the light of the light emitting means is performed.

  Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the insertion of the key K into the keyhole 81 is detected by the key insertion detecting means 85 (S406). If it is determined that the insertion of the key K is not detected, the processing is performed as it is. Is terminated. On the other hand, when the insertion of the key K is detected in S406, it is confirmed by the open / close detection means 90 (91, 92) whether or not the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is opened (S407). When it is confirmed that it is opened, it is confirmed whether or not the elapsed time measured by the measuring means has reached a first standby time (for example, 20 seconds) (S408). If it is determined that the first standby time has not been reached, the processing is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the first standby time has been reached, notification based on the first notification mode is executed. (S409).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S407 that the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is not opened, that is, is closed, the second time that is measured by the measuring unit is shorter than the first waiting time. It is confirmed whether or not a standby time (for example, 10 seconds) has been reached (S410). If it is determined that the second standby time has not been reached, the process is terminated as it is, and if it is determined that the second standby time has been reached, notification based on the second notification mode is executed. At the same time (S411), a game stop process (S412) is executed.

  In the game stop process (S412), the currently active game is stopped to be in an inoperable state (for example, stop of firing, stop of payout, etc.) and “in game stop” is displayed in the display area 50 of the symbol display device 43. And a process of executing display of a character design such as “Please wait for a while”.

  When the notification based on the first notification mode is executed in S409, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the notification was executed (S413). ). When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process is terminated as it is, and when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the notification enhancement process is executed (S414). On the other hand, when the game stop process is executed in S412, it is subsequently confirmed whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the execution of the notification (S415). When it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process is terminated as it is, and when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the notification enhancement process is executed (S416).

  In the notification strengthening process (S414, S416), when the notification by the first notification mode or the notification by the second notification mode is continuously executed, the voice means is updated every predetermined elapsed time (for example, 5 seconds). Processing for enhancing the volume and the light quantity of the light emitting means is performed.

  In the security processing (S400), after the notification in the first notification mode in S409 or the notification in the second notification mode in S411 is executed, the key hole of the key K is used in the processing for each subsequent interrupt time (4 msec). When the insertion into 81 is not detected (S406), the notification in progress is stopped. If the game stop process (S412) has been executed, the game stop state and the display in the display area 50 are canceled at the same time, and the game is returned to the game-ready state.

  In the operation timer subtraction process (S500), a process of subtracting and measuring the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol, a process of subtracting and measuring the opening times of various drive winning ports of the gaming machine 1, and the like are performed.

  In the main random number update process (S600), the same process as the main random number update process (S50) performed in the main process M is performed.

  In the start winning opening switch detection process (S700), due to the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 10, the random number value related to the special symbol is acquired and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls. The process of saving (storing, saving) is performed.

  In the normal operation process (S800), whether or not the normal symbol is determined and random numbers related to the symbol setting are obtained, the normal symbol per unit (small hit) is determined, the normal symbol fluctuates or stops, and the start winning opening 10 is opened and closed. The process related to the normal symbol is performed.

  In the special operation process (S900), determination of whether or not the special symbol is successful, selection of the variation mode of the electric accessory, acquisition of a random number related to the symbol setting, etc. are performed, determination per special symbol (big hit), variation of the electric accessory, special Processing related to special symbols such as symbol variation and stoppage is performed.

  In the reserved ball number processing (S1000), the stored reserved ball number is loaded, and the loaded reserved ball number is set in the output buffer.

  In the power-off monitoring process (S1100), when the power-off signal is input, the current data is stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 121, and the process of setting the power-off flag to ON is performed.

  In other processing (S1200), processing necessary for other games is performed properly. As described above, the interrupt process (S100) is completed through the disclosed processes.

  Next, an example of notification by the key insertion notification means when the key K is inserted into the key hole 81 of the gaming machine 1 will be described. First, when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the unlocking operation is performed by inserting the key K into the key hole 81 of the locking means 80 in order to open the front frame 70 and perform the power-on operation. At this time, since the gaming machine 1 is not turned on, even if the key K is inserted into the keyhole 81, the key insertion detection means 85 does not detect the key K.

  Here, after the unlocking means 80 is unlocked and the front frame 70 is opened, when the power-on operation is performed without removing the key K from the key hole 81, the voice is turned on based on the power-on key insertion notification process (S30). The notification in the first notification mode in which the volume of the means and the light amount of the light emitting means are relatively weak is executed. This notification continues even when the key K is removed from the keyhole 81, and is executed until the power is turned off. On the other hand, if the lock means 80 is unlocked and the front frame 70 is opened and then the key K is removed from the key hole 81 and then the power is turned on, the key insertion detection means 85 will not detect the key K. Is not executed.

  Further, when the front frame 70 and the transparent plate holding frame 75 are closed before activation without removing the key K from the key hole 81 due to power reset or re-input, etc., based on the power-on key insertion notification process (S30). The notification by the second notification mode in which the volume of the sound unit and the light amount of the light emitting unit are stronger than the first notification mode is executed. Similar to the first notification mode, this notification continues even when the key K is removed from the keyhole 81 and is executed until the power is turned off.

  Subsequently, when the operating state of the gaming machine 1 is in the game state (the initial setting after power-on is completed), the key K is locked in order to open the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 and perform maintenance or the like. The unlocking operation is performed by inserting the key hole 81 of the means 80. Here, after unlocking the locking means 80 and opening the front frame 70, when maintenance or the like is performed without removing the key K from the key hole 81, the key K is inserted into the key hole 81 based on the security process (S400). When the key K is not removed even after the first waiting time (20 seconds) has passed, notification in the first notification mode in which the volume of the sound means and the light amount of the light emitting means are relatively weak is executed. .

  If the key K is not removed after a predetermined time (10 seconds) has elapsed after the notification in the first notification mode has been executed, the volume of the sound means and the light emission means of the light emitting means are determined based on the notification enhancement process (S414). Thereafter, the volume of the sound means and the light quantity of the light emitting means are stepwise enhanced every predetermined time (10 seconds) until the notification is stopped. The notification is stopped by removing the key K from the key hole 81. On the other hand, after unlocking the locking means 80 and opening the front frame 70, the key K is removed after the key K is inserted into the key hole 81 and before the first waiting time (20 seconds) elapses. No notification is made.

  Further, when the front frame 70 and the transparent plate holding frame 75 are closed without removing the key K from the key hole 81 after maintenance or the like is performed, the key K is inserted into the key hole 81 after the security process (S400). When the key K is not removed even after the waiting time of 2 (10 seconds) elapses, notification in the second notification mode in which the volume of the sound unit and the amount of light of the light emitting unit are stronger than the first notification mode is executed. At the same time, based on the game stop process (S416), the game is stopped and the display (notification) using the character design or the like in the display area 50 is performed. After the notification in the second notification mode is executed, if the key K is not removed even after a predetermined time (5 seconds) has elapsed, the volume of the sound means and the light emitting means are determined based on the notification enhancement process (S416). Thereafter, the volume of the sound means and the light quantity of the light emitting means are stepwise enhanced every predetermined time (5 seconds) until the notification is stopped. This notification is stopped by removing the key K from the key hole 81 as in the first notification mode, and the game stop and display (notification) on the display area 50 are released. On the other hand, when the front frame 70 and the transparent plate holding frame 75 are closed, when the key K is extracted after the key K is inserted into the key hole 81 and the second waiting time (10 seconds) elapses, There is no notification.

  As shown and described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the key insertion detecting means that can detect whether or not the key K has been inserted into the key hole 81, and the insertion of the key K into the key hole 81 by the key insertion detecting means. Key insertion notifying means for notifying that the key K has been inserted into the keyhole 81 due to the detection, and the key insertion notifying means is provided by the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame by the open / close detection means 90. A first notification mode that is notified when the open state of 75 is detected, and a first notification mode that is notified when the open / close detection means 90 detects the closed state of the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75. Since the second notification mode different from the notification mode is provided, forgetting to remove the key K when the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is open, and the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 Both forgetting to remove the key K in the closed state Can recognize another possible, it becomes possible to suppress the forgetting to pull out the key used to unlock the front frame and the transparent plate holding frame.

  Further, since the key insertion notifying means includes means for notifying at least by sound or light, and the second notification mode is at least louder or lighter than the first notification mode, the front frame 70 or the transparent plate When the holding frame 75 is opened, excessive notification to the surroundings can be suppressed by a relatively weak volume or light amount, and when the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is closed, the opened state is maintained. Compared to the above, it is possible to make it easier to recognize forgetting to remove the key K by making notifications over a wider range with a stronger sound volume and light quantity, and to suppress fraud during the game.

  Further, the key insertion detecting means includes a measuring means for measuring an elapsed time after the key K is inserted into the key hole 81, and the key insertion key is caused by the fact that the elapsed time by the measuring means has reached a preset standby time. Since the notification is executed by the insertion notification means, it is possible to prevent the notification from being executed immediately and to suppress the execution of unnecessary notification.

  In addition, the waiting time has at least a first waiting time and a second waiting time shorter than the first waiting time, and the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is opened by the open / close detection means. When it is detected that the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is closed by the open / close detection means, the first standby time is measured. Therefore, when the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is opened, unnecessary notification can be suppressed, and when the front frame 70 or the transparent plate holding frame 75 is closed, the key is locked. It becomes possible to quickly recognize forgetting to remove K.

  Further, the key insertion notifying means is executed first in order to sequentially increase at least the volume or the amount of light every elapsed time of the notification being executed due to the execution of the notification that the key K is inserted into the keyhole 81. Even if there is a case where the notified notification is not noticed, it becomes easy to notice every time, and it is possible to suppress oversight of the notification by the key insertion notification means.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented by appropriately changing a part of the configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in the embodiment, the first notification mode and the second notification mode for notifying the insertion of the key are distinguished by the volume of the sound unit and the intensity of the light amount of the light emitting unit. Or by a light emission pattern.

  Further, when executing notification by the key insertion notification means, the fact that forgetting to remove the key is detected is output to the game hall (hall) management computer using an external output, and the administrator is notified via the management computer. May be notified (notified) or announced in the game hall.

  Further, a real-time clock (RTC) may be used as a measuring unit, and the date and time when the key is inserted may be confirmed as a history. At this time, the key insertion history can be displayed in the display area of the display device, and whether or not an operation has actually been performed can be verified.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Outer frame 3 Game board 70 Front frame 75 Transparent board holding frame 80 Locking means 81 Key hole 90 Opening / closing detection means 91 First opening / closing detection means 92 Second opening / closing detection means K key

Claims (5)

An outer frame; a front frame assembled to the front side of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable; a transparent plate holding frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame; and a keyhole into which a key can be inserted. In a gaming machine comprising: a locking means capable of locking and unlocking a frame and an open / closed state of the transparent plate holding frame; and an open / close detecting means capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front frame and the transparent plate holding frame.
A key insertion detecting means capable of detecting whether or not a key is inserted into the keyhole;
Key insertion notifying means for notifying that the key is inserted into the keyhole due to detection of insertion of the key into the keyhole by the key insertion detecting means;
With
The key insertion notification means includes a first notification mode that notifies when the opening / closing detection means detects a state in which the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame is opened; and A second notification mode different from the first notification mode for reporting when detecting a state in which the transparent plate holding frame is closed ;
The notification in the first notification mode or the second notification mode in the gaming state after power-on is stopped by removing the key from the keyhole, while the first notification mode or the 2. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the notification according to the notification mode is continued until the power is turned off once the key is removed from the keyhole .   The key insertion notifying means includes means for notifying at least by sound or light, and the second notifying mode is at least louder or lighter than the first notifying mode. The gaming machine according to 1. The key insertion detecting means includes a measuring means for measuring an elapsed time after the key is inserted into the keyhole, and an elapsed time by the measuring means is each of the first notification mode and the second notification mode. The notification according to the first notification mode or the second notification mode is executed by the key insertion notification unit due to reaching a preset standby time corresponding to The gaming machine according to 1 or 2.   The waiting time has at least a first waiting time and a second waiting time shorter than the first waiting time, and the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame is opened by the open / close detection means. Is detected, the first waiting time is measured. On the other hand, when the opening / closing detection means detects that the front frame or the transparent plate holding frame is closed, the second waiting time is measured. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the game machine is measured.   The key insertion notifying means sequentially increases at least a volume or a light amount for each elapsed time of notification being executed, due to execution of notification that a key is inserted into the keyhole. The gaming machine according to any one of 2 to 4.

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