JP5836529B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a gaming machine provided with a detection device that uses a conventional selector configuration and further increases the accuracy of detecting fraud. SOLUTION: First detection means and second detection means for detecting the number of inserted game media are provided, and the input game media is retained downstream of the first detection means, and the first detection means. A transport means is provided for transporting the inserted game media downstream based on the number of game media detected by the first detection means and the second detection means based on the number of game media. Collating means for performing collation is provided, and error signal generating means for generating an error signal when the number of both game media is determined to be inconsistent by the collation by the collating means is provided. [Selection] Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of preventing fraudulent acts related to insertion of medals and the like.

In gaming machines such as current slot machines, game management is performed by a computer, and interest in the big hit state (special award) increases the game orientation. On the other hand, if the special award continues many times in a short time, a very large profit can be obtained, and various illegal acts are performed.
In addition, in gaming machines such as slot machines, a medal insertion slot is provided for inserting a medal as a game medium in order to start a game. Is rampant.

One of them is “medal selector goto” for medal identification machines. This is because a medal is once inserted by various means and recognized by the gaming machine side as a normal one, and then the medal is pulled out for the next insertion, or a medal detection sensor provided in the medal insertion path. It is said that there is a technique such as intervening in this way and operating the passing signal illegally.
In addition, by inserting a fraudulent instrument with a light emitter attached to the tip of an elongated plate-like member from the medal insertion slot, and matching the position of the light emitter with the position of the medal detection sensor, it blinks in the same manner as the timing due to the passage of the medal. A more vicious technique has been implemented in which a medal is inserted in a pseudo manner.

  As a countermeasure against the illegal acts, according to the following Patent Document 1, by providing a physical obstacle called a rotating disk before the medal inserted into the medal slot reaches the medal detection sensor, In the case of fraudulent acts using a fraudulent instrument in which a light emitting body is attached to the tip of an elongated plate-like member, the thread can be cut by rotating the rotating disc. A technique for preventing the above-described fraud is disclosed.

JP 2008-17990 A

  The present invention is an improvement of the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 above, and provides a gaming machine including a detection device that further increases the accuracy of detecting fraud using the configuration of a conventional selector. And

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration.
(First invention)
In the gaming machine 10 according to the first aspect of the present invention, a game can be started by inserting a game medium, and in the gaming machine 10 that counts the number of game media input from the input slot, Is provided with first detection means 92 for detecting the number of inserted game media, and the inserted game media is retained downstream of the first detection means 92 and detected by the first detection means 92. Based on the number of game media, transport means 90 for transporting the inserted game media downstream is provided, and downstream of the transport means 90 is a second detection for detecting the number of game media transported by the transport means 90 Means 94 is provided, and the number of game media loaded from the slot is counted based on the signal from the first detection means 92, and the transport means 90 is counted based on the signal from the second detection means 94. Count the number of game media transported by Collation means 150 for collating the number of game media is provided, and the number of game media detected by the first detection means 92 and the number of game media detected by the second detection means 94 by the collation by the collation means 150 And an error signal generating means 160 for generating an error signal when it is determined that they do not match.

Here, “stay” means both that the game medium remains in the transport means 90 and is temporarily held.
(Second invention)
In the gaming machine 10 according to the second invention of the present invention, in addition to the features of the first invention described above, the transport means 90 includes a rotating body for transporting game media downstream one by one, and the rotating body. It is a rotary conveyance device comprising a motor 214 for driving the motor.
Here, the “rotating body” is formed, for example, from a disk-shaped member, and is used for transporting the game medium that has passed through the first detection means 92 from upstream to downstream by its rotation.

(Third invention)
In the gaming machine 10 according to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the features of the first and second aspects described above, the number of gaming media detected is based on the signal from the first detecting means 92. It is added to the number of credits.
(Fourth invention)
A gaming machine 10 according to a fourth invention of the present invention is based on the fact that the first detection means 92 detects the insertion of a game medium in addition to the features of the first, second and third inventions described above. The conveying means 90 is started.

(Fifth invention)
In the gaming machine 10 according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a game can be started by inserting a game medium. In the gaming machine 10 that counts the number of game media inserted from the insertion slot, the gaming machine 10 is provided downstream of the insertion slot. Is provided with first detection means 92 for detecting the number of inserted game media, and the inserted game media is retained downstream of the first detection means 92 and detected by the first detection means 92. Based on the number of game media, transport means 90 for transporting the inserted game media downstream is provided, and downstream of the transport means 90 is a second detection for detecting the number of game media transported by the transport means 90 Means 94 is provided, and the number of game media loaded from the slot is counted based on the signal from the first detection means 92, and the transport means 90 is counted based on the signal from the second detection means 94. Count the number of game media transported by Collation means 150 for collating the number of game media is provided, and the number of game media detected by the first detection means 92 and the number of game media detected by the second detection means 94 by the collation by the collation means 150 Is determined to be inconsistent, the game progress is stopped.
(Sixth invention)
In the gaming machine 10 according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a game can be started by inserting a game medium. In the gaming machine 10 that counts the number of game media input from the input slot, the game machine 10 is provided downstream of the input slot. Is provided with first detection means 92 for detecting the number of inserted game media, and the inserted game media is retained downstream of the first detection means 92 and detected by the first detection means 92. Based on the number of game media, permission means 220 is provided for permitting downstream movement of the inserted game media, and the number of game media permitted to move by the permission means 220 is provided downstream of the permission means 220. Second detection means 94 for detecting is provided, the number of game media inserted from the insertion port is counted based on the signal from the first detection means 92, and based on the signal from the second detection means 94 The movement is permitted by the permission means 220. A collating unit 150 that counts the number of game media and collates the number of both game media is provided. The collating unit 150 collates the number of game media detected by the first detecting unit 92 and the second detecting unit. When it is determined that the number of game media detected by 94 is inconsistent, error signal generating means 160 for generating an error signal is provided.
(Seventh invention)
In the gaming machine 10 according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, a game can be started by inserting a game medium. In the gaming machine 10 that counts the number of game media input from the input port, the game machine 10 is provided downstream of the input port. Is provided with first detection means 92 for detecting the number of inserted game media, and the inserted game media is retained downstream of the first detection means 92 and detected by the first detection means 92. Based on the number of game media, permission means 220 for permitting downstream movement of the inserted game media is provided, and the number of game media permitted to move by the permission means 220 is detected downstream of the permission means. Second detecting means 94 is provided, and based on the signal from the first detecting means 92, the number of game media inserted from the insertion port is counted, and on the basis of the signal from the second detecting means 94, The games permitted to move by the permission means 220 A collation unit 150 that counts the number of media and collates both game media numbers is provided. The collation unit 150 collates the number of game media detected by the first detection unit 92 and the second detection unit 94. The game progress is stopped when it is determined that the number of game media detected by the above is inconsistent.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exist the following effects.
(Effect of the first invention)
According to the first aspect of the invention, the first detection means is provided upstream of the conveyance means that becomes a physical obstacle to the unauthorized device, and the second detection means is provided downstream of the conveyance means. As a result, the detection accuracy of the unauthorized device is increased, and the unauthorized device can be destroyed. That is, if it is a fraudulent instrument such as an FPC (Flexible printed circuits), it can be destroyed by the conveying means entwining it. In addition, in the case of a medal-type fraudulent instrument, it can be destroyed by cutting the thread or the like by the conveying means, and the illegal instrument (evidence) destroyed by the game store can be collected.

(Effect of the second invention)
According to the second invention, since the transport means is a rotary transport device, the game media can be transported smoothly from upstream to downstream without causing clogging of subsequent game media.
(Effect of the third invention)
According to the third invention, when the first detecting means detects the number of game media, the number is added to the number of credits. Since it is possible to employ a configuration in which the first detection means is provided upstream and the second detection means is provided downstream, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with high accuracy for detecting unauthorized equipment while considering the player.

(Effect of the fourth invention)
According to the fourth invention, the collating means quickly counts the first detecting means and the second detecting means when the conveying means is started based on the fact that the first detecting means detects the insertion of the game medium. It is possible to collate, and to contribute to the discovery of early fraudulent acts, it is possible to reduce the damage to the amusement store.
(Effect of the fifth invention)
According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the game progress is stopped when the number of game media detected by the first detection means and the second detection means is judged to be inconsistent by the collating means, so that damage to the game store is minimized. Can be.

(Effect of the sixth invention)
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the first detection means is provided upstream of the permission means that is a physical obstacle to the unauthorized device, and the second detection means is provided downstream of the permission means. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the detection accuracy of the unauthorized device and destroying the unauthorized device.
(Effect of the seventh invention)
According to the seventh invention, the game progress is stopped when the number of gaming media detected by the first detecting means and the second detecting means is judged to be inconsistent by the collating means, so that the damage to the gaming store is minimized. Can be.

1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the input, control and output of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a medal transport method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a medal transport method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a medal transport method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a medal transport method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a medal transport method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a medal staying state according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a schematic diagram which shows the conveyance method of a medal. It is a modification of the present invention and is a schematic diagram showing a medal transport method. It is a modification of the present invention and is a schematic diagram showing a medal transport method. 6 is a flowchart for explaining detection processing by the first detection means and the second detection means according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart for explaining detection medal collation processing by collation means and error signal generation means.

(First embodiment)
(Game machine 10)
In the present specification, in each explanation location, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it is seen from the gaming machine 10 to the player in front of the player that is facing the gaming machine 10. The direction toward the side is the “front” direction, and the opposite direction is the “rear” direction. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left” and “right” and the up and down directions such as “up” and “down” are also the left and right directions or the up and down directions as viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.

A gaming machine 10 such as a slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
(Case 12, Front door 14)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a square box-like housing 12 having a front opening that opens toward the front, and a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so as to be freely opened and closed. Yes.
(Rotating reel 62)
At the upper part of the front door 14, an upper panel 20 made of a thin resin is provided. Three rotary reels 62 are formed in the approximate center of the upper panel 20.

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the rotary reel 62, three drive motors (not shown) for rotating the three rotary reels 62, and a unit for holding the drive motor and the rotary reel 62, respectively. A reel unit 60 having a holder (not shown) is disposed.
(Credit indicator 85)
Below the rotating reel 62, a credit indicator 85 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is provided. The credit display 85 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and a 2-digit credit number (up to 50) can be displayed on the screen.

(Director 70)
The front door 14 is formed with an effect device 70 that informs the player of various information such as winning of a lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The effect device 70 is disposed on the front door 14 and includes a speaker 72, a display device 84, and an effect lamp 78.
(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the front door 14.

(Display device 84)
The display device 84 is a display device for displaying various images on the screen, and constitutes an effect unit having a liquid crystal display device for displaying images including moving images.
(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 disposed above the front door 14 and lower lamps 82 disposed on the left and right of the lower portion of the front door 14.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided at the lower part of the front door 14. The front door 14 includes an operation unit 30 that is located on the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front of the front door 14.
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the medal M as a game medium is inserted in advance from the medal insertion slot 38 as a condition for starting the game, and up to 50 credit medals can be stored as credit medals (injection) A function of electronically storing and managing the number of sheets as electronic data. Here, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 8, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the medal M is inserted from the medal insertion slot 38, the medal passage 200 is entered, and a conveying means 90 described later is provided. Thus, the medal M is transported from the upstream to the downstream. The medal passage 200 shown in FIGS. 3 to 8 is separated into an upstream side and a downstream side with a conveying means 90 to be described later interposed therebetween, and includes a first passage 202 on the upstream side and a second passage 204 on the downstream side. Has been.

Note that the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.
(Checkout switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36 is provided for paying out all the medals M credited by the credit function.
(Stop switch 50)
On the left side of the settlement switch 36, three stop switches 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reels 62 by operation. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to the respective rotating reels 62, and after the start of the display of the variation of the symbol 61 of each rotation reel 62, the variation of the symbol 61 of the rotation reel 62 is displayed by the player's operation. It is for stopping individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, there is provided a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 62 on condition that a medal M is inserted or a max bet switch 34 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the change display of the symbol 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation.
(Max bed switch 34)
Above the start switch 40, there is provided a max bet switch 34 for substituting three medals by subtracting the number of medals that can be inserted until the maximum number of inserted medals (specifically, three) is reached from the number of credited medals. ing.

(Storage and withdrawal means 24 etc.)
A rearward (backward) direction of the lower portion of the front door 14 is a so-called hopper unit that can store the medal M and can also pay out the medal M (see FIG. 2). ) And a power supply device (not shown) for supplying power to each component as well as having a power switch that can be operated for power-on or power-off.
(Medal outlet 28 etc.)
A medal payout port 28 through which the medal M is paid out from the storage payout means 24 is formed at a lower portion of the front door 14 in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout port 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed to store the medal M paid out from the medal payout port 28. If the number of medals credited is less than the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medal M is added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout exit 28 until the number reaches 50. .

(Control device 100)
A control device 100 shown in FIG. 2 is for controlling the gaming machine 10. The control device 100 is configured using a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the input side of the control device 100, there are a start switch 40, a stop switch 50, a max bet switch 34, a settlement switch 36, a first detection means 92, a second detection means 94, etc., which will be described later. Connected to the output side of the control device 100 are the reel unit 60, the storage / dispensing means 24, the effect lamp 78, the speaker 72, the display device 84, the conveying means 90 described later, and the like.

Further, the control device 100 allows the CPU to execute a predetermined program stored in the ROM, thereby allowing the game control means 110, the credit means 115, the time counting means 120, the medal counting means 130, the motor drive control means 140, and the verification means 150. And function as error signal generating means 160 and the like.
(First detection means 92)
The first detection means 92 is for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 38 and outputting a passage detection signal, and is attached to the back surface of the front door 14.

In the present embodiment, as will be described later, since the first detection unit 92 is a general-purpose product, the description will be simplified. For example, a light emitting unit that emits light and a light receiving unit that receives light emitted from the light emitting unit are provided. And detecting the passage of the medal M by sensing whether or not the light receiving unit receives light emitted from the light emitting unit.
That is, when the medal M is inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 and passes through the space between the light emitting portion and the light receiving portion facing each other, the light emitted from the light emitting portion is blocked. Thereafter, the first detection unit 92 detects that the medal M has passed the first detection unit 92 by sensing that the light receiving unit has not received the light emitted from the light emitting unit. Then, when the first detection means 92 detects the passage of the medal M, a passage detection signal is output.

Here, the passage detection signal output from the first detection means 92 is replaced with the number of medals passed through the first detection means 92 by a medal count means 130 described later, and the number of medals replaced is counted. Yes.
In the present embodiment, the first sensor 92 is used as the optical sensor. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The magnetic sensor that detects the passage of the medal M by sensing magnetic fluctuations, and the medal M are in contact with each other. It is possible to use a contact sensor that detects the passage of the medal M by detecting, and other known sensors.

In addition, regardless of which of the sensors listed above is used as the first detection means 92, the first detection means 92 is formed with the same configuration as a conventional medal selector that has been conventionally used.
Furthermore, the method for detecting the medal M by the optical sensor is not limited to the above method, and the following method may be used.
That is, when the medal M is inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 and the medal M passes through the first detection means 92, the light emitted from the light emitting unit hits the medal M, and the reflected light from the medal M is the same as the light emitting unit. Irradiated to the light receiving part mounted in the direction. Thereafter, the first detection unit 92 detects that the medal M has passed the first detection unit 92 by sensing that the light receiving unit has received the light emitted from the light emitting unit.

(Conveying means 90)
The transporting means 90 retains the medal M inserted from the medal insertion slot 38, and downstream of the inserted medal M based on the passage detection signal output from the first detecting means 92 (second passage 204). And is attached to the back surface of the front door 14 and is located downstream of the first detection means 92.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 8, the conveying means 90 includes a rotating disk 210 that conveys the medal M that has passed through the first detecting means 92 to the downstream (second passage 204) by rotation, A rotary conveyance device including a motor 214 for driving the rotary disk 210 is used. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 8, the rotating disk 210 is formed with a medal storage section 212 that can store the medals M that have passed through the first detection means 92 one by one.

Here, FIG. 3 to FIG. 7 show a series of processes until one medal M is inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 and the medal M is conveyed downstream (second passage 204) via the conveying means 90. It shows the flow. FIG. 8 shows a state in which a plurality of medals M are inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 and the plurality of medals M are staying in the conveying means 90. Details of these will be described later.
(Rotating disc 210)
The rotating disk 210 is for conveying the medal M that has passed through the first detection means 92 from the upstream (first passage 202) to the downstream (second passage 204) by its rotation. It is provided in sliding contact. Moreover, the rotating disk 210 is a disk-shaped member as shown in FIGS.

(Motor 214)
The motor 214 is for rotating the rotary disk 210, and is attached to the rear of the rotary disk 210 as shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the motor 214 rotates the rotating disk 210 in a predetermined direction (in the present embodiment, counterclockwise). Note that the rotation directions of the motor 214 and the rotating disk 210 are not limited, and they can be rotated clockwise.

The driving of the motor 214 is controlled by motor driving control means 140 described later. When the motor 214 is driven, the rotating disk 210 rotates counterclockwise at a constant speed.
(Medal storage part 212)
The medal storage unit 212 is a circular hole having a diameter capable of storing the medal M that has passed through the first detection means 92, and is formed to penetrate from the front surface to the back surface of the rotating disk 210.
Specifically, the diameter of the medal storage unit 212 is slightly larger than the diameter of the medal M (25 mm). Further, the depth of the medal storage portion 212 is slightly smaller than the thickness of the medal M (1.6 mm). As described above, since the medal storage portion 212 is a circular hole formed so as to penetrate from the front surface to the back surface of the rotating disk 210, the depth of the medal storage portion 212 is equal to the thickness of the rotating disk 210. That is, the thickness of the rotating disk 210 is slightly smaller than the thickness of the medal M (1.6 mm).

Four medal storage sections 212 are formed. And these four medal storage parts 212 are arrange | positioned so that it may become equal intervals in the circumferential direction.
Note that the number of formed medal storage portions 212 is not limited to four, and the shape of the medal storage portions 212 is not limited to a circular hole. It is also possible to make a notch cut into a letter shape.
Here, since the rotating disk 210 is connected to the motor 214, when the motor 214 is driven, the rotating disk 210 also rotates counterclockwise at a constant speed as the motor 214 rotates. It is configured.

Then, the medal M stored in the medal storage unit 212 is conveyed downstream at a constant speed while drawing an arc-shaped trajectory by the rotation of the rotating disk 210.
A method for transporting medals M performed by the transport means 90 will be described later.
(Second detection means 94)
The second detection means 94 is for detecting a medal conveyed by the conveyance means 90 and outputting a passage detection signal. The second detection means 94 is attached to the back surface of the front door 14 and is downstream of the conveyance means 90. Is located.

In the present embodiment, the second detection means 94 is a general-purpose product, similar to the first detection means 92, and thus the description thereof will be simplified. For example, the light emitting section that emits light and the light emitted from the light emitting section are received. A light receiving unit, and detecting whether or not the light receiving unit receives light emitted from the light emitting unit, thereby detecting the passage of the medal M.
That is, when the medal M is transported by the transporting unit 90 and passes through the space between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit facing each other, the light emitted from the light emitting unit is blocked. Thereafter, the second detecting means 94 detects that the medal M has passed the second detecting means 94 by sensing that the light receiving part has not received the light emitted from the light emitting part. Then, when the second detection means 94 detects the passage of the medal M, a passage detection signal is output.

Here, the passage detection signal output from the second detection means 94 is replaced with the number of medals passed through the second detection means 94 by a medal counting means 130 described later, and the number of replaced medals is counted. Yes.
In the present embodiment, the optical sensor is the second detection means 94, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the magnetic sensor that detects the passage of the medal M by sensing magnetic fluctuations and the medal M are in contact with each other. It is possible to use a contact sensor that detects the passage of the medal M by detecting, and other known sensors.

Moreover, even if any of the sensors listed above is used as the second detection means 94, the second detection means 94 is formed with the same configuration as the detection means provided in the conventional medal selector. Has been.
Furthermore, the method for detecting the medal M by the optical sensor is not limited to the above method, and the following method may be used.
That is, when the medal M is conveyed by the conveying means 90 and the medal M passes through the second detecting means 94, the light emitted from the light emitting unit hits the medal M, and the reflected light from the medal M is in the same direction as the light emitting unit. Irradiates the light receiving unit attached to the. Thereafter, the second detection means 94 detects that the medal M has passed the second detection means 94 by sensing that the light receiving part has received the light emitted from the light emitting part.

(Game control means 110)
The game control means 110 is for controlling a game in the gaming machine 10.
In addition to the credit means 115 shown in FIG. 2, the game control means 110 is not particularly shown, but is a normal game control means for controlling a normal game that is a general game, a game that is more advantageous than a normal game. Special game control means for controlling a special game (a big bonus game, a regular bonus game, an assist time, a replay time, an assist replay time, etc.) and a predetermined winning combination based on a predetermined lottery probability Based on the lottery drawing means for performing lottery, stop control means for controlling the rotation stop of each rotary reel 62, and the lottery result of the winning lottery means and the stop symbol of the rotary reel 62, the winning determination process is performed. And a medal payout means for controlling the storage payout means 24 to pay out medals in a predetermined case.

(Credit means 115)
The credit means 115 refers to the number of inserted medals within the range of the maximum number of credit medals (50) based on the passage detection signal output from the first detection means 92. It is to be stored.
Specifically, the credit means 115 indicates that the surplus medal M has passed the first detection means 92 when the medal M has been inserted in excess of the maximum number (for example, 3) required for the game. Based on the output of the passage detection signal indicating, the excess medal count is counted and stored. Then, the credit means 115 increases the numerical value displayed on the credit display 85 in accordance with the medal number stored within the maximum number of credit medals (50). In the present embodiment, when the first detection unit 92 detects the medal M, the detected medal M is added to the number of credits.

Further, as described above, when the number of credited medals is less than the maximum number of credit medals, and when a medal M is obtained by winning or the like, the obtained medal M is used as a medal payout exit until reaching 50. It is added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from 28.
(Time measuring means 120)
The time measuring means 120 serves as a guideline for determining whether or not the motor drive control means 140 (to be described later) stops the driving of the conveying means 90 by measuring the elapsed time from a predetermined time. Timekeeping is performed using an internal timer included in 100 microcomputers. Note that the time measuring means 120 clears the value of the time measurement time to “0” as an initial setting before starting the time measurement.

In the present embodiment, the time measuring means 120 starts time counting when the medal M is inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 and the medal M passes through the first detecting means 92. That is, the time measuring means 120 starts time counting based on the fact that the medal M passes through the first detection means 92 and the passage detection signal is output by the first detection means 92.
At this time, the time measuring means 120 measures a predetermined value (for example, 3 seconds) for one passage detection signal output from the first detection means 92, and when another passage detection signal is output. The time is counted by cumulatively adding predetermined values (for example, 6 seconds, 9 seconds, 12 seconds). In other words, the time measuring means 120 determines whether or not the time during which the medal M detected by the first detecting means 92 can be transported from the upstream (first passage 202) to the downstream (second passage 204) by the transport means 90 has elapsed. Is keeping time.

Then, the time measuring means 120 ends the time measurement when a predetermined value obtained by cumulatively adding the time values measured has elapsed. Further, when the time measuring means 120 finishes timing, the drive of the motor 214 is stopped by the motor drive control means 140 described later, and the drive of the transport means 90 is also stopped accordingly.
Note that the trigger for stopping the driving of the conveying unit 90 by the motor drive control unit 140 described later is not limited to the above-described one, and for example, the driving may be stopped based on the following trigger.

Specifically, the time measuring means 120 does not output a passage detection signal from the first detection means 92 for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), that is, the first detection means 92 receives the medal M for the predetermined time (for example, 1 second). If not detected, start timing. When a time during which the medal M detected last by the first detection means 92 can be conveyed by the conveying means 90 from the upstream (first passage 202) to the downstream (second passage 204) has elapsed, motor drive control means described later. The driving of the motor 214 is stopped by 140, and accordingly, the driving of the conveying means 90 is also stopped.
That is, in other words, the motor drive control unit 140 described later controls the motor 214 based on the number of medals detected by the first detection unit 92.

(Medal counting means 130)
The medal counting means 130 counts the number of medals based on the passage detection signals output by the first detecting means 92 and the second detecting means 94.
In the present embodiment, the medal counting means 130 has storage areas for counting the passage detection signals from the first detection means 92 and the second detection means 94, respectively.
That is, when the medal count means 130 outputs the passage detection signal from the first detection means 92 based on the fact that the medal M has passed through the first detection means 92, the medal count means 130 passes it to the storage area dedicated to the first detection means 92. The number of medals won is counted and stored cumulatively. Further, the medal counting means 130, when the medal M passes the second detection means 94, when the passage detection signal is output from the second detection means 94, the medal count means 130 passes to the storage area dedicated to the second detection means 94. The number of medals won is counted and stored cumulatively. Then, each medal number counted by the medal counting means 130 is collated by the collating means 150 to be described later.

The count of the medal counting means 130 is not limited to that described above, and when the passage detection signal is output from the first detection means 92, it is counted cumulatively and the passage detection signal is output from the second detection means 94. Then, the medal number stored may be subtracted to verify whether or not the medal number stored by the collating means 150 described later is zero.
(Motor drive control means 140)
The motor drive control unit 140 starts driving the motor 214 based on the detection of the insertion of the medal M by the first detection unit 92, and ends the driving of the motor 214 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Control is performed.

In the present embodiment, the motor drive control unit 140 starts driving the motor 214 based on the output of the passage detection signal by the first detection unit 92. Further, the motor drive control unit 140 terminates the driving of the motor 214 when the control device 100 determines that the time value counted by the time measuring unit 120 has reached a predetermined value.
(Verification means 150)
The collation means 150 counts the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 38 based on the passage detection signal from the first detection means 92, and conveys it based on the passage detection signal from the second detection means 94. The number of medals transported by the means 90 is counted, and the number of medals is collated. The timing for checking the number of both medals is not particularly limited, but in order to detect fraudulent acts at an early stage, a predetermined value for each passing detection signal output by the first detecting means 92 that measures time by the time measuring means 120. It is desirable to perform a value (for example, 3 seconds) every time. This is because, usually, when a predetermined value (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed, the medal M that has passed the first detection means 92 should have passed the second detection means 94.

In the present embodiment, the collating means 150 is based on the number of medals counted by the medal counting means 130 based on the passage detection signal output from the first detecting means 92 (hereinafter referred to as “first medal number”). Based on the passage detection signal output from the second detecting means 94, the number of medals counted by the medal counting means 130 (hereinafter referred to as “second medal number”) is collated.
As a result of the collation, when the first medal number and the second medal number coincide with each other, the game progress is performed as it is, while when the first medal number and the second medal number do not coincide, An error signal is generated by the error signal generating means 160.

As described above, when the number of medals is counted up from the first detection unit 92 based on the passage detection signal and is counted down from the second detection unit 94 based on the passage detection signal, the medal number stored is not zero. In this case, an error signal may be generated by an error signal generation unit 160, which will be described later, or may be verified after a predetermined time has elapsed since the passage detection signal is no longer output from the first detection unit 92. .
(Error signal generating means 160)
The error signal generation means 160 generates an error signal when it is determined by the collation by the collation means 150 that the first medal number and the second medal number do not match. Further, the error signal generating means 160 performs verification if the control device 100 detects an illegal act such as illegal insertion of the medal M based on the passage detection signal output from the first detecting means 92 or the second detecting means 94. An error signal is issued without waiting for verification by means 150.

In the present embodiment, the error signal generation means 160 is assumed to diffuse and emit the error signal to the output side of the control device 100. As a result, for example, the fact that the fraudulent act is transmitted to the outside by the following method is assumed. Yes.
(1) When an error signal is generated, lighting different from normal is performed by the effect lamp 78 (for example, blinking in red).
(2) When an error signal is generated, an unusual sound is generated by the speaker 72 (for example, a sound like a siren).

(3) When an error signal is issued, the fraudulent fact is displayed on the display device 84 (for example, “cheating”).
Note that the above correspondence is merely an example list, and it is possible to combine a plurality of these configurations, and it is also possible to transmit the fact of fraud to the outside using other methods.
Also, when an error signal is issued, the motor drive control means 140 stops the conveyance means 90 or drives it in the reverse direction to cancel the conveyance of the medal M downstream (second passage 204). It is also possible to prevent further damage to the amusement store.

(Explanation of game flow)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables a game to be started by inserting a predetermined number of medals M by operating the max bet switch 34 or inserting medals. Then, by pressing the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started and the game is started.
Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the medal M inserted from the medal insertion port 38 flows downstream by passing through the first passage 202 by its own weight, and exits from the second passage 204 via the conveying means 90. For example, it falls to the storage / dispensing means 24.

The present invention is based on a two-stage sensor in which a first detection means 92 is provided on the first passage 202 upstream of the conveyance means 90 and a second detection means 94 is provided on the second passage 204 downstream of the conveyance means 90. It is. If the first medal number and the second medal number are determined to be inconsistent as a result of the collation by the collating unit 150, an error signal is generated by the error signal generating unit 160.
Hereinafter, in the flow until the medal M inserted from the medal insertion port 38 is conveyed from the upstream (first passage 202) to the downstream (second passage 204), the first medal number and the second medal number coincide. The explanation will be based on the case and the case of disagreement.

  First, as shown in FIG. 3, the player inserts a medal M into the medal insertion slot 38, flows through the first passage 202, and passes through the first detection means 92 (see FIG. 4). Here, when the medal M passes the first detection means 92, a passage detection signal is output by the first detection means 92, and based on the output of this passage detection signal, the transport means 90 is started by the motor drive control means 140. The On the other hand, if the number of medals detected by the first detection means 92 has not reached the maximum number (three) based on the output of the passage detection signal, one medal is inserted and the maximum number (3) The number of credits within the range of the maximum number of credit medals (50) by the credit means 115, and the number of medals passed by the medal count means 130 is the first medal number. Will be counted. Furthermore, based on the output of the passage detection signal, the time measuring means 120 starts measuring a predetermined value (for example, 3 seconds).

Subsequently, the medal M that has passed through the first detection means 92 is stored in the medal storage section 212 formed on the rotating disk 210, and when the medal storage section 212 storing the medal M is rotated about half a counterclockwise direction, The medal M contacts a projection (not shown) formed on the rotating disk 210, and the medal M falls from the medal storage portion 212 onto the second passage 204 and flows further downstream (see FIGS. 5 and 6). .
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7, the medal M that has passed through the transport unit 90 passes through the second detection unit 94. Then, the second detection means 94 outputs a passage detection signal that indicates that the medal M has passed the second detection means 94, and the medal counting means 130 passes the passage detection signal based on the output of the passage detection signal. The number of medals is counted as the second number of medals.

Based on the fact that the medal count means 130 has counted the second medal number, the collation means 150 collates the number of medals that have passed through the first detection means 92 and the second detection means 94.
If it is determined that the first medal number and the second medal number match as a result of the collation by the collating means 150, the game proceeds as it is.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the first medal number and the second medal number do not match as a result of the collation by the collating unit 150, an error signal is generated by the error signal generating unit 160 and is transmitted through the effect device 70 or the like. The fact of cheating is transmitted to the outside.

Here, referring to FIG. 3 to FIG. 7, one medal M is inserted into the medal insertion slot 38, and the medal M is conveyed downstream (second passage 204) via the conveying means 90. A series of flow up to this point has been described. When a plurality of medals M are inserted into the medal insertion slot 38, the following processing is performed (see FIG. 8). Note that the flow until the inserted medal M passes through the first detection means 92 is the same as that described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
As described above, the time measuring means 120 receives a predetermined value (for example, 3 seconds) when the first detection means 92 outputs a passage detection signal based on the inserted medal M passing through the first detection means 92. ). In addition, the timing unit 120 cumulatively adds a predetermined value based on the fact that another passing detection signal is output from the first detecting unit 92 when another subsequent medal M passes the first detecting unit 92. (For example, 6 seconds, 9 seconds, and 12 seconds) to measure time.

Here, as described above, the predetermined value indicates a measure of the time during which the medal M can be transported from the upstream (first passage 202) to the downstream (second passage 204) by the transport means 90. If there are two medals M that have passed, the timing means 120 counts “six seconds”. Further, the drive control of the motor 214 by the motor drive control means 140 is performed corresponding to the predetermined value.
That is, the motor drive control means 140 is arranged so that the rotating disk 210 is rotated by the number of medals corresponding to the predetermined value timed by the time measuring means 120 (for example, two medals if the predetermined value is 6 seconds). The drive of 214 is controlled.

Then, the motor drive control means 140 stops the driving of the motor 214 based on the completion of the time measurement by the time measuring means 120, and accordingly stops the driving of the transport means 90.
Note that the flow after the inserted medal M is transported downstream (second passage 204) via the transport means 90 is the same as described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.
(Description of detection processing using FIG. 12)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, the detection process performed with respect to the medium inserted from the medal slot 38 will be described.

In step S10, it is determined whether or not the medal M is detected by the first detection means 92, that is, whether or not a passage detection signal is output by the first detection means 92. Here, if it is determined that the passage detection signal is output by the first detection means 92, the process proceeds to the next step S11. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the first detection means 92 has output the passage detection signal, the process returns to step S10 again.
In step S11, if the medal M has not reached the maximum number of inserted coins (three) based on the passage detection signal output by the first detecting means 92, one medal is inserted and the medal M is inserted maximum. When the number (three) has been reached, the credit means 115 adds the detected number of medals within the maximum number of credit medals (50) to the number of credits. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S12.

In step S12, based on the passage detection signal output by the first detection unit 92, the motor drive control unit 140 starts driving the conveyance unit 90. That is, after the motor 214 starts to be driven by the motor drive control unit 140 and the medal M that has passed through the first detection unit 92 is stored in the medal storage unit 212, the rotation disk 210 is rotated to perform the second detection. It is conveyed downstream (second passage 204) where the means 94 is located. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S13.
In step S13, the collation unit 150 performs a detection medal collation process to determine whether or not the first medal number and the second medal number counted by the medal count unit 130 match. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S14.

As a premise of step S13, the medal M conveyed by the conveying means 90 passes through the second detecting means 94, and a passage detection signal is output by the second detecting means 94.
In step S14, the game control means 110 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the game control means 110 makes it impossible to set the number of bets. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S15. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, step S10 is performed again.

Note that the betting number setting process is performed as a premise of step S14. In this betting number setting process, it is determined whether or not a prescribed betting number is set as the betting number. Specifically, the game control means 110 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets on the game has reached a specified number of bets (three).
In step S15, the collation unit 150 performs a detection medal collation process to determine whether or not the first medal number and the second medal number counted by the medal counting unit 130 match. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S16.

In step S16, a game start process in which rotation of the rotary reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is started after the game control means 110 performs a role lottery regarding a predetermined winning combination based on a predetermined lottery probability Is done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S17.
In step S17, after the rotating reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotation speed, the game control means 110 determines whether or not the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating rotating reel 62 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the stop switch 50 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step S18. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 50 has not been operated, the process returns to step S15.

In step S18, the collation unit 150 performs a detection medal collation process to determine whether or not the first medal number and the second medal number counted by the medal counting unit 130 match. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S19.
In step S19, the game control means 110 performs a spinning cylinder stop process for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The pressing order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the game control means 110. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S20.

In step S20, the game control means 110 determines whether or not the rotation of all the rotation reels 62 has stopped. Here, if it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 62 has stopped, the process proceeds to the next step S21. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 62 has not stopped, the process returns to step S15.
In step S21, the collation unit 150 performs a detection medal collation process to determine whether or not the first medal number and the second medal number counted by the medal count unit 130 match. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step S22.

In step S22, the game control means 110, based on the combination lottery result and the stop symbol of the rotating reel 62, a winning determination process for determining whether or not a combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is arranged at a predetermined stop position, and A game end process such as a payout process corresponding to the determination result is performed. Note that, as a result of the determination, if the payout is unnecessary, the payout process is not performed. Then, the process ends.
(Description of detection medal collation process using FIG. 13)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 13, the detection medal collation processing performed by the collation means 150 and the error signal generation means 160 in step S13, step S15, step S18 and step S21 shown in FIG. 12 will be described.

In step S30, the collating unit 150 determines whether or not the first medal number counted by the medal counting unit 130 matches the second medal number. Here, if it is determined that the first medal number and the second medal number match, the process ends (returns to the process of FIG. 12). On the other hand, if it is determined that the first medal number and the second medal number do not match, the process proceeds to step S31.
In step S31, the error signal generating means 160 generates an error signal, and based on this error signal, the fact of fraudulent activity is transmitted to the outside through the effect device 70 and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next Step S32.

In step S32, the game control means 110 determines whether or not the error state has been released, that is, whether or not the error signal has been stopped. Here, if it is determined that the error state has been released, the process proceeds to step S10 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the error state has not been released, the process returns to step S32.
(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 9, a second embodiment according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the same reference numerals as those used in the first embodiment are used for the same constituent elements as those in the first embodiment. The description overlapping with the first embodiment will be omitted, and the description will focus on the feature points in the second embodiment.

In the second embodiment, a shutter means 220 (corresponding to the permission means described in the claims) is provided between the first detection means 92 and the second detection means 94, which is a physical obstacle to unauthorized equipment. This is different from the first embodiment in which the conveying means 90 is provided between them.
The block diagram of the second embodiment is not described because only the transport unit 90 in the block diagram of the first embodiment (FIG. 2) is replaced with the shutter unit 220.
As shown in FIG. 9, the second embodiment is configured to prevent fraud by using a shutter method. That is, there is provided a shutter means 220 having a solenoid 222 and a shutter member 224 that moves forward and backward in a passage in the middle of the medal passage 200 and permits passage of the medal M when it advances and when it leaves. Further, upstream of the shutter means 220 is provided first detection means 92 for detecting that the medal M has passed, and downstream of the shutter means 220, second detection means for detecting that the medal M has passed. 94 is provided.

In this configuration, when the arrival of the medal M is detected by the first detection means 92, the shutter member 224 is retracted, and the passage of one medal M is allowed, and after this passage, the shutter member 224 advances, Each medal M is passed downstream (second passage 204). The medal M that has passed through the shutter unit 220 passes through the second detection unit 94 and flows further downstream.
Here, the method of detecting or preventing fraud in the second embodiment is performed by the following method.

(1) Based on the passage detection signal output from the first detection means 92, if the error signal generation means 160 determines that the medal M is an illegal medal, an error signal is issued. The fact of fraudulent activity is transmitted to the outside through the production device 70 and the like.
(2) Based on the passage detection signal output from the second detection means 94, if the error signal generation means 160 determines that the medal M is illegal, an error signal is generated. The fact of fraudulent activity is transmitted to the outside through the production device 70 and the like.
(3) When the collation unit 150 determines that the first medal number and the second medal number counted by the medal counting unit 130 do not match, the error signal generating unit 160 generates an error signal. Based on the above, the fact of fraud is transmitted to the outside through the production device 70 and the like.

(4) Even if an attempt is made to move the illegal medal that has passed through the shutter means 220 to the upstream side (first passage 202) in order to collect the illegal medal, the movement is blocked by the presence of the advanced shutter member 224.
The timing at which the shutter member 224 advances after one medal M passes is opened and closed at a high speed to partition the subsequent medal M.
(Modified example of trends after fraud detection)
In the present embodiment, when a fraud is detected, an error signal is generated by the error signal generation means 160, and the fact of the fraud is transmitted to the outside through the rendering device 70 based on the error signal. However, if an illegal act is detected, the game control means 110 may stop the game progression by not performing the lottery regarding the winning combination, not performing the winning process, etc. Instead of the output configuration, when the first medal number and the second medal number match, the game may be permitted only when the stored medal number is zero.

If the game progress is stopped as described above, damage to the game store can be minimized.
(Modified example of transport means 90)
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 10, FIG. 11, the modification about the conveyance means 90 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. Moreover, in the modification, the same code | symbol as the code | symbol used in embodiment is used for the component same as the said embodiment. The description overlapping with the embodiment will be omitted, and the description will focus on the feature points in the modification.

(Fig. 10)
In FIG. 10, the medal passage 200 is divided into an upstream first passage 202 and a downstream second passage 204, which correspond to the flow path switching means 230 (corresponding to the transport means described in the claims). ) Through which the medal M is allowed to move from the first passage 202 to the second passage 204. Further, the movement of the medal M from the first passage 202 to the second passage 204 is blocked by the flow path switching means 230. Further, the first passage 202 is provided with first detection means 92 for detecting that the medal M has passed, and the second passage 204 is provided with second detection means 94 for detecting that the medal M has passed. It has been.

  The flow path switching means 230 has a balance mechanism having a balance body 234, and the balance body 234 has a medal receiving portion 238 for a medal M on the first passage 202 side. The receiving portion 238 is held so as to face the outlet of the first passage 202. Note that the balance body 234 is in a balance relationship with the support shaft 232 by the balance weight 236 as a fulcrum even without a holding means, and faces the outlet of the first passage 202. When the passage detection signal is output from the first detection means 92, the balance body 234 is released from the holding means, and when the medal M falls on the medal receiving portion 238, the load of the medal M acts on the balance. As a result, the balance body 234 turns clockwise, causing the medal receiving portion 238 to face the entrance of the second passage 204 and transfer the received medal M into the second passage 204. By returning the balance relationship to the original state, the position of the balance body 234 is restored. While the passage detection signal is output from the first detection means 92, the holding of the balance body 234 by the holding means is released.

Further, the medal M that has moved into the second passage 204 is prevented from moving upstream (the first passage 202) due to the presence of the flow path switching means 230. When the balance body 234 is rotated, the subsequent medal M is waited at the exit of the first passage 202 by the shutter member 224.
Here, the method of detecting or preventing fraud in the modification shown in FIG. 10 is performed by the following method.
Even if an attempt is made to move the medal M that has passed through the flow path switching means 230 to the upstream side (first passage 202), the balance relationship is based on the end of the transition of the medal M from the first passage 202 to the second passage 204. By returning, the medal passage 200 is separated into the first passage 202 on the upstream side and the second passage 204 on the downstream side, so that the movement is prevented. The other methods for detecting or preventing fraud are the same as the methods (1) to (3) in the second embodiment.

(Fig. 11)
In FIG. 11, the medal passage 200 is divided into an upstream first passage 202 and a downstream second passage 204 as in the modification shown in FIG. The movement of the medal M from the first passage 202 to the second passage 204 is permitted via the conveying means described in the above-mentioned range. Further, the movement of the medal M from the first passage 202 to the second passage 204 is blocked by the transfer means 240. Further, the first passage 202 is provided with first detection means 92 for detecting that the medal M has passed, and the second passage 204 is provided with second detection means 94 for detecting that the medal M has passed. It has been.

The transfer means 240 includes a medal receiving unit 238 for the medal M and a solenoid that moves the reached medal M from the exit of the first passage 202 to the entrance of the second passage 204 after the medal M reaches the medal receiving unit 238. Moving means 242 including 222 and the like.
In this configuration, on the basis of the passage detection signal from the first detection means 92, the moving means 242 advances the medal receiving unit 238 and moves the medal M to the entrance of the second passage 204. It is configured to restore.
The medal M that has moved into the second passage 204 is moved upstream (first passage 202). The medal passage 200 is divided into the first passage 202 on the upstream side and the second passage 204 on the downstream side. To be prevented. Further, when the medal receiving unit 238 advances, the subsequent medal M is waited at the exit of the first passage 202 by the shutter member 224 integrated with the medal receiving unit 238.

Here, the detection or prevention method of fraud in the modification shown in FIG. 11 is performed by the following method.
Even if an attempt is made to move the medal M that has passed through the passing means 240 to the upstream side (first passage 202), after the transfer of the medal M from the first passage 202 to the second passage 204 is completed, the passing means 240 By restoring to the original position, the medal passage 200 is separated into the first passage 202 on the upstream side and the second passage 204 on the downstream side, so that the movement is blocked. The other methods for detecting or preventing fraud are the same as the methods (1) to (3) in the second embodiment.

(Summary)
Hereinafter, the operational effects of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with the first detection means 92 upstream of the conveyance means 90 that is a physical obstacle to unauthorized equipment, and further provided with the second detection means 94 downstream of the conveyance means 90. By adopting this detection means, the detection accuracy of the unauthorized device is increased and the unauthorized device can be destroyed. That is, if it is a fraudulent instrument such as FPC (Flexible printed circuits), it can be destroyed by the conveying means 90 entwining it. Further, if it is a medal-type fraudulent instrument, it can be broken by cutting the thread or the like with the transport means 90, and the fraudulent instrument (evidence) destroyed by the amusement store can be collected.

In addition, since the transport means 90 according to the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is a rotary transport device including a rotating disk 210, a motor 214, and the like, it is different from a configuration in which the flow path of the medal M is physically switched. Therefore, the subsequent clogging of medals M is less likely to occur.
Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when the first detection means 92 detects the medal M, the number is added to the number of credits. Since it is possible to employ a configuration in which the first detection means 92 is provided upstream and the second detection means 94 is provided downstream with the means 90 interposed therebetween, it is possible to provide the gaming machine 10 with high detection accuracy of fraudulent equipment while considering the player. it can.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the collating unit 150 is quickly connected to the first detecting unit 92 when the conveying unit 90 is started based on the detection of the insertion of the medal M by the first detecting unit 92. Counts with the second detection means 94 can be collated, and damage to the amusement shop can be reduced by contributing to early fraudulent discovery.
Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can also be provided with a shutter means 220 instead of the transport means 90 between the first detection means 92 and the second detection means 94 as a physical obstacle to unauthorized equipment. It is. Therefore, even in the same model, since it is possible to select and adopt a plurality of countermeasures against fraud for each gaming machine, it is possible to make it difficult for a fraudster to recognize the countermeasures against fraud in the gaming machine. Can reduce the damage.

10 gaming machine 12 chassis
14 Front door
20 Upper panel 22 Lower panel
24 Storage and withdrawal means 26 Medal tray
28 Medals outlet
30 Control section 34 Max bet switch
36 Checkout switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch
50 Stop switch
60 reel unit 61
62 rotating reel
70 Production equipment 72 Speaker
74 Upper speaker 76 Lower speaker
78 Production lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display device 85 Credit indicator
90 Conveying means 92 First detecting means
94 Second detection means
100 Controller 110 Game control means
120 Timekeeping means 130 Medal counting means
140 Motor drive control means 150 Verification means
160 Error signal generation means
200 Medal passage 202 First passage
204 Second passage
210 Rotating disc 212 Medal compartment
214 motor
220 Shutter means (permission means) 222 Solenoid
224 Shutter member
230 Channel switching means 232 Support shaft
234 Balance 236 Balance weight
238 Medals reception
240 Transfer means 242 Movement means

Claims (7)

In the gaming machine that allows the game to be started by inserting the game media and counts the number of game media inserted from the slot,
Provided downstream of the insertion port is a first detection means for detecting the number of inserted game media,
Downstream of the first detection means, there is provided a transport means for retaining the input game media and for transporting the input game media downstream based on the number of game media detected by the first detection means. And
Provided downstream of the transport means is a second detection means for detecting the number of game media transported by the transport means,
Based on the signal from the first detection means, the number of game media thrown from the slot is counted, and based on the signal from the second detection means, the number of game media carried by the conveyance means A checking means for counting and checking the number of both game media is provided,
Error signal generation that generates an error signal when it is determined that the number of game media detected by the first detection unit and the number of game media detected by the second detection unit are inconsistent by the verification by the verification unit A gaming machine characterized by comprising means.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the transport unit is a rotary transport device including a rotating body that transports game media downstream one by one and a motor that drives the rotating body. .   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the detected number of gaming media is added to the number of credits based on a signal from the first detecting means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the transport means is started based on the fact that the first detection means detects the insertion of a game medium. In the gaming machine that allows the game to be started by inserting the game media and counts the number of game media inserted from the slot,
Provided downstream of the insertion port is a first detection means for detecting the number of inserted game media,
Downstream of the first detection means, there is provided a transport means for retaining the input game media and for transporting the input game media downstream based on the number of game media detected by the first detection means. And
Provided downstream of the transport means is a second detection means for detecting the number of game media transported by the transport means,
Based on the signal from the first detection means, the number of game media thrown from the slot is counted, and based on the signal from the second detection means, the number of game media carried by the conveyance means A checking means for counting and checking the number of both game media is provided,
When the number of game media detected by the first detection means and the number of game media detected by the second detection means are determined to be inconsistent by the verification by the verification means, the game progress is stopped. A featured gaming machine. In the gaming machine that allows the game to be started by inserting the game media and counts the number of game media inserted from the slot,
Provided downstream of the insertion port is a first detection means for detecting the number of inserted game media,
Permission for allowing the inserted game medium to stay downstream of the first detection means and permitting the movement of the input game medium downstream based on the number of game media detected by the first detection means. Means are provided,
Provided downstream of the permission means is a second detection means for detecting the number of game media permitted to move by the permission means,
Based on the signal from the first detection means, the number of game media inserted from the insertion port is counted, and the game medium permitted to move by the permission means based on the signal from the second detection means A verification means for counting the number and verifying the number of both game media is provided,
Error signal generation that generates an error signal when it is determined that the number of game media detected by the first detection unit and the number of game media detected by the second detection unit are inconsistent by the verification by the verification unit A gaming machine characterized by comprising means. In the gaming machine that allows the game to be started by inserting the game media and counts the number of game media inserted from the slot,
Provided downstream of the insertion port is a first detection means for detecting the number of inserted game media,
Permission for allowing the inserted game medium to stay downstream of the first detection means and permitting the movement of the input game medium downstream based on the number of game media detected by the first detection means. Means are provided,
Provided downstream of the permission means is a second detection means for detecting the number of game media permitted to move by the permission means,
Based on the signal from the first detection means, the number of game media inserted from the insertion port is counted, and the game medium permitted to move by the permission means based on the signal from the second detection means A verification means for counting the number and verifying the number of both game media is provided,
When the number of game media detected by the first detection means and the number of game media detected by the second detection means are determined to be inconsistent by the verification by the verification means, the game progress is stopped. A featured gaming machine.