JP5017580B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a front frame that is attached to the front side of the casing so as to be openable and closable, a variable display device that is disposed inside the casing and that executes a variable display game by changing a plurality of reels, and the front frame. And an operation unit arrangement region having a plurality of operation units for executing a variable display game by the variable display device, and the operation unit arrangement region is provided for the variable display game. Based on the setting of a betting number by setting a gaming medium insertion unit for inserting the gaming medium into the housing and setting the gaming medium from the gaming medium insertion unit when setting the number of gaming medium bets, The present invention relates to a slot machine provided with a start operation unit capable of executing a start operation of a variable display game.

  Conventionally, in slot machines (pachislot machines, parrots, etc.) that are revolving type gaming machines, a plurality of reels on which multiple types of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) are drawn, a medal slot, and each reel are grouped together. And a plurality of stop buttons for performing an operation for stopping the rotation of each reel. The medal insertion portion, start lever, each stop button, and the like are arranged in an operation portion arrangement region formed in a predetermined portion of the front frame that is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be opened and closed.

  In the slot machine described above, when a player inserts a medal into the medal insertion unit, the start of the game becomes effective, and when the start lever is tilted, a plurality of reels start to rotate all at once. At this time, a random number for performing the internal lottery is extracted, the internal lottery is performed based on the extracted random number value, and when the player presses any arbitrary stop button, the random button is associated. The reel is controlled to stop. Then, when the reels are stopped in the combination mode of the identification information corresponding to the result of the internal lottery, a winning is generated, and the number of medals according to the winning type is paid out and one game is finished. Thereafter, these are repeated to advance the game.

  Since the game is advanced by repeating such a series of operations, the feeling of fatigue given to the player's hand when playing a game for a long time is great.

Therefore, an operation table that protrudes in front of the slot machine is provided, and a medal insertion part, a start switch, and a stop button are arranged on the operation table so that the player can perform the operation with the arm placed on the operation table. Thus, there has been proposed a slot machine with excellent operability that does not feel tired even after a long game (Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-79139 A

By the way, in recent slot machines, there are many crimes of illegally stealing medals using unauthorized equipment. For example, an act of generating a signal at a constant rhythm, playing a game using an sensation machine that allows the user to experience the signal, and operating the start lever at regular time intervals to unjustly target the result of the internal lottery, , Insert a fraudulent instrument (commonly known as Kureman) from the medal insertion section, and operate the inserted medal detection sensor located behind the medal insertion section with the fraudulent instrument to increase the credit without inserting a medal Fraudulent acts such as misbehaving.

  In order to make it easier to operate the start lever at regular intervals, the former act is to attach the palm from the index finger to the little finger and operate the start lever using only the thumb. It has been confirmed that the latter act is to play a game with a hand in the medal insertion part in order to hide the illegal equipment inserted from the medal insertion part from the monitoring of the store clerk of the game store.

  That is, for any fraudulent act, the fraudulent person's hand touches the operation unit arrangement area and the members arranged on it, and the game store operates as a measure to prevent this fraudulent act. Measures are taken to prohibit games while touching the part placement area.

  However, even if it is said that the game is prohibited in such a state, it is only a visual confirmation of the store clerk at the amusement shop, and the crime using the improper equipment by scrambling this monitoring is not The current situation is unbearable.

  Further, as in Patent Document 1 described above, if it is allowed to play a game with the player's arm placed on the operation table in order to prevent a feeling of fatigue of the game for a long time, It becomes even more difficult to prevent fraud.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that prohibits a game in a state where a hand is touched on an operation unit arrangement area and prevents a game from being played using an unauthorized device.

The invention according to claim 1 is made to solve the above-described problem, and includes a front frame that is attached to the front side of the housing so as to be openable and closable, and a plurality of reels disposed inside the housing. A variable display device for changing and executing a variable display game; an operation portion disposition area provided at a predetermined portion of the front frame and having a plurality of operation portions for executing the variable display game by the variable display device; A CPU, an input / output interface that receives signals from the plurality of operation units and inputs the signals to the CPU and outputs a control signal to the variable display device generated by the CPU, a program executed by the CPU, and control data A game control device having a ROM storing a winning determination table, a RAM serving as a work area of the CPU, and a random number generator; When setting the bet number of game media to be used in the moving display game, a game medium input unit for inserting the game medium into the housing, and the bet number is set by inserting the game medium from the game medium input unit In a slot machine provided with a start operation unit capable of executing a start operation of a variable display game, a player is provided in a part of the operation unit arrangement area excluding the plurality of operation units. Contact detection means for detecting contact with the game control device, wherein the game control device detects contact of a part of the operation part arrangement area other than the plurality of operation parts with the contact detection means. Comprises a game start operation invalidating means for invalidating the operation of the start operation section or the betting number setting means .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect, the game start operation invalidating means receives signals from the plurality of operation units input via the input / output interface after the time point. The input signal is invalidated by the CPU .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect, the game start operation invalidating means is configured to progress the program of the CPU so as to invalidate the operation of the start operation unit after the time point. It is a program progress invalidating unit that does not proceed to the start of the variable display game by repeating a loop process until the detection of the contact detecting unit satisfies a predetermined condition .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the game start operation invalidating means is based on the fact that the betting number is set, and the contact detecting means. the detection result and the predetermined time monitoring, when the contact to a part of the area except for the plurality of operating portions of the operating portion providing areas is detected by said contact detection means within the predetermined time, is the contact The operation of the plurality of operation units after the detected time point is invalidated.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the third aspect, the game start operation invalidating means monitors the detection result of the contact detection means for a predetermined time based on the setting of the bet number, The start operation after the time when the contact is detected when the contact detection means detects a contact with a part of the operation unit disposition region except for the plurality of operation units within the predetermined time. When the detection state by the contact detection means changes within the predetermined time, the operation of the plurality of operation units after the change is detected is changed to valid or invalid. Features.

The invention according to claim 6 is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the invalid state release operation means for performing an invalid state release operation in which the game start operation invalidation means is invalidated, An invalid state notifying unit for notifying the invalid state, and the invalid state notifying unit continuously performs the notification of the invalid state until the invalid state is canceled by the invalid state releasing operation unit. Features.
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first, second, and sixth aspects, the contact detection means is detachably attached to the operation portion disposition region, and the operation An attachment detection means for detecting whether or not the contact detection means is attached to the operation portion arrangement area is provided at a predetermined part of the portion arrangement area, and the game start operation invalidation means is the attachment detection means. When the attachment of the contact detection means is not detected by the operation, the operations of the plurality of operation units are invalidated.

In the above invention, the start operation unit includes a start lever that is movable based on an operation by a player, and a start switch that detects the movement of the start lever, and the contact detection unit includes the operation unit. A contact detection member having a contact surface with which a player contacts, and a contact detection member provided between the contact detection member and the operation portion placement region; An urging member for urging in a direction repelling the arrangement area; and provided on a back surface side of the contact detection member, and the start when the contact detection member is pressed against the urging force of the urging member. You may make it comprise from the shielding member which shields the detection part provided in the switch.

Further, in the above invention, the betting number setting means comprises a bet button that is pressed by a player when setting the betting number, and the contact detection means is configured separately from the operation portion arrangement area. And a contact detection member having a contact surface with which the player contacts, and a contact detection member provided between the contact detection member and the operation portion disposition region, and attached in a direction repelling the operation portion disposition region. An urging member for energizing, and forming the bet button in a substantially dome shape, and forming a recess in the side surface of the bet button for inserting a blocking member for preventing the bet button from being pressed, When the blocking member is disposed in the operation portion arrangement region so that the upper portion of the blocking member is in contact with the contact detection member, and the contact detection member is pressed against the biasing force of the biasing member The blocking member is in front It may be configured to be inserted into the recess of the bet button.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the betting number of game media to be used for the variable display game is set in the operation unit arrangement area, a game media insertion unit for inserting the game media into the housing; In a slot machine provided with a start operation unit capable of executing a start operation of a variable display game based on a game medium being inserted from a game medium input unit and a bet amount being set, an operation unit is provided Contact detection means for detecting that a player has touched a part of the area except for a plurality of operation parts, and contact to a part of the area other than the plurality of operation parts in the operation part arrangement area by the contact detection means If a game start operation invalidating means for invalidating the operation of the start operation part or the betting number setting means is provided, a part of the operation part arrangement area excluding a plurality of operation parts is provided. When in contact with the Work is disabled can not start the game, it is possible to prohibit to perform a game in a state of touching the part of the area except for the plurality of operating portion of the operating portion arrangement region. Therefore, even if the store clerk of the game store does not monitor the player's behavior at any time, it is possible to prevent the game from being performed using unauthorized equipment.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the game start operation invalidating means prevents the CPU from receiving signals from the plurality of operation units input via the input / output interface after the time point. since the can not operation of the operation unit starts the game is disabled in contact with a part of the area except for the plurality of operating portion of the operating portion arrangement region, a plurality of the operation unit providing areas It is possible to prohibit playing a game while touching a part of the area excluding the operation unit . Therefore, it is possible to reliably and reliably prevent a game from being played using an unauthorized device.

According to the invention described in claim 3, the game start operation invalidating means is a start after the time point.
In order to invalidate the operation of the operation unit, in the progress of the program of the CPU, the loop processing is repeated until the detection of the contact detection means satisfies the predetermined condition, so that it does not proceed to the start of the variable display game. It becomes possible to return to a normal state by the person's own awareness and start the variable display game.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the game start operation invalidating means monitors the detection result of the contact detecting means for a predetermined time based on the bet number being set, and the contact detecting means within the predetermined time. When contact with a part of the operation unit arrangement area other than the plurality of operation units is detected, the operation of the plurality of operation units after the time when the contact is detected is invalidated. The game can be prohibited after sufficiently monitoring the detection result of the contact detection means.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the detection state by the contact detection unit changes within a predetermined time, the game start operation invalidation unit operates the plurality of operation units after the point in time when the change is detected. Can be enabled or disabled based on the detection result of the contact detection means, and the player's fraudulent act can be prevented without degrading the operating rate of the game table. Can be prevented.

According to the invention described in claim 6, the invalid state releasing operation means for performing the invalid state releasing operation in which the game starting operation is invalidated by the game start operation invalidating means, and the invalid state notifying means for informing the invalid state. the provided, invalid state notification means until disabled state is released by the disabled state release operation means. Thus to continue running, the notification of disabled, game arcade the release operation invalid state release operation means If this is done, it becomes possible to pay attention to the monitoring of players who frequently generate invalid states.
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the contact detection means is detachably attached to the operation portion arrangement area, and the contact detection means is attached to the predetermined portion of the operation section arrangement area. A plurality of operation units including a start operation unit and a bet number setting unit when the attachment detection unit does not detect the attachment of the contact detection unit. Since this operation is invalidated, it is possible to prohibit playing a game even when attempting to perform an illegal act by removing the contact detection means.

In the above invention, as described in paragraph 0018 , the start operation unit includes a start lever that is movable based on an operation by the player, and a start switch that detects the movement of the start lever, and detects contact. The means is configured separately from the operation portion disposition region, and is provided between the contact detection member having a contact surface with which the player contacts, and the contact detection member and the operation portion disposition region. When the contact detection member is pressed against the urging force of the urging member, the urging member for urging the urging member in the direction of repelling the operation portion and the contact detection member is provided on the back side of the contact detection member. a shielding member for shielding the detecting portion provided in the start switch, than Ru consists, in a state where the player is in contact with the contact detection member, the start switch no longer detects the moving of the start lever. Therefore, the game start operation cannot be performed, and the player can be prohibited from playing the game while touching the contact detection member.

Further, in the above invention, as described in paragraph 0019 , the betting number setting means includes a bet button that is pressed by the player when setting the betting number, and the contact detection means includes the operation portion arrangement area. And a contact detection member having a contact surface with which the player comes into contact, and provided between the contact detection member and the operation portion arrangement region, and the contact detection member is repelled from the operation portion arrangement region. And a recess for inserting a blocking member for blocking the pressing operation of the bet button on the side surface of the bet button. Forming the blocking member in the operation portion arrangement region so that the upper portion of the blocking member contacts the contact detection member, and when the contact detection member is pressed against the biasing force of the biasing member, The blocking member is recessed in the bet button Because be configured to insert, in the state where the player is in contact with the contact detection member, the blocking member comes to prevent pressing operation of the bet button. Therefore, the game start operation cannot be performed, and the player can be prohibited from playing the game while touching the contact detection member.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine 100 to which the present invention is applied.

  At the approximate center of the upper half of the front panel (front frame) 2 attached to the front side of the main body (housing) 1 with a hinge, the reels 4a, 4b and 4c as the variable display means are rotated. A display window 20 is provided for allowing the player to visually recognize the symbols (identification information) displayed in a variably displayed manner. From the display window 20, three symbols in the symbol row written on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 4 a, 4 b, 4 c can be visually recognized while the reels 4 a, 4 b, 4 c are stopped. Yes. That is, in a state where the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window portion 20.

  Above the display window portion 20, an effect display device 5 including a liquid crystal display device on which various information is displayed is provided. The effect display device 5 is controlled by the display control device 61 (FIG. 5), and notifies the type of winning or the like won by the internal lottery execution means.

  On the left side of the display window 20 is provided a bet line display unit 13 for displaying bet lines activated in accordance with the number of medals inserted by the player or the number of bets input from credits (maximum 3). It has been. For example, when the bet number is one, the bet line display unit 13 indicates that “1” in the center of the bet line display unit 13 is lit and only the middle horizontal line is an active line, and the bet number is When the number is two, “1” in the center of the bet line display section 13 and “2” positioned above and below it are lit, indicating that the three horizontal lines in the upper, middle and lower stages are active lines, When the number is three, all of “1”, “2”, and “3” in the bet line display section 13 are lit and three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines that go down to the right and up to the right are five active lines. It shows that there is.

  On the right side of the display window 20, a gaming state display unit 14 for displaying various gaming states is provided. The gaming state display unit 14 displays, for example, a “BET CREDIT” display indicating that the gaming machine is in a state in which a game can be executed and suggests a betting operation such as insertion of a medal, a replay winning, “REPLAY” display indicating that the game is a replay game after winning the replay win, and “WAIT” indicating that there is a waiting time from when the player bets and operates the start lever until the reel starts to rotate. ”Display and variable display“ GAME OVER ”display indicating the end of the game.

  Below the display window 20, a payout display portion 8 for displaying the number of payouts when the player wins various prizes and receives a payout of medals, and the remaining number of games in the BB game state or the RB game state are displayed. A game progress display section 11 and a credit number display section 12 for displaying the credit number of medals are provided side by side. In addition, each of these display parts 8, 11, and 12 can be comprised using 7 segment LED and a liquid crystal device.

  A front cover member 25 having translucency is mounted on the upper portion of the front panel 2, and a decorative display section 37 (FIG. 5) made of a light emitting member such as a lamp or LED is mounted on the back of the front cover member 25 and a speaker. A sound output unit 26 is provided.

  A plurality of operation units for executing a variable display game by the reel 4 are arranged in the vicinity of the inclined platform 22 between the upper half and the lower half of the front panel 2 and in the vicinity thereof. In the present embodiment, this area is referred to as an operation unit arrangement area.

  The tilting base portion 22 as the operation portion arrangement area is provided with a medal insertion slot (game medium insertion section) 15 for inserting medals so that the player can play a game by inserting medals. Become. Further, on the tilting table 22, a bet button (betting number setting means) 10 capable of inputting a bet number one by one from a credit number (credit data) by a pressing operation, and a bet from the credit number by one pressing operation. There is a max bet button (betting number setting means) 9 for inputting the betting amount as many as possible (for example, 3 bets if the number of credits is 3 or more, 2 bets if the number of credits is 2). Yes. With the medal bet buttons 9 and 10, a betting operation can be performed within the credit number displayed on the credit amount display unit 12 without inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 15. Is set.

  A rectangular decorative panel 19 is provided in the lower half portion of the front panel 2, and an upper region of the decorative panel 19 is also an operation unit arrangement region. In this area, rotation of the credit selection button 18 and each reel 4a, 4b, 4c, which can be selectively switched to either a credit state in which medals can be stored as credits or a non-credit state in which medals cannot be stored, is started. There are provided a start lever (start operation section) 6 and reel stop buttons (stop operation means) 7a, 7b and 7c for stopping the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b and 4c.

  Each of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c has a built-in stop button lamp for notifying whether or not the reel stop button is operable. For example, while these stop button lamps are not lit, the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b and 7c are disabled (reel stop button is disabled), and the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b and 7c can be operated after the lamp is lit. (Reel stop button enabled). Further, whether or not the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c are operable can be notified by the lighting color of the stop button lamp.

  Further, a front cover member 24 having translucency is mounted on both left and right sides of the decorative panel 19, and a lamp, an LED, and the like are disposed on the back of the front cover member 24.

  Also, below the decorative panel 19, a tray 23 that can store medals paid out from the medal payout unit 3 (FIG. 5) on the back of the front panel 2, an ashtray 21, and the like are provided.

  As described above, the slot machine 100 has substantially the same configuration as that of the conventional slot machine, but in this embodiment, the inclination in which the max bet button 9, the 1 bet button 10, and the medal slot 15 are disposed. A difference is that a touch member 41 as a contact detection means for detecting that a player is in contact with a part of the operation portion arrangement area is attached to the base portion 22.

  2 and 3 are explanatory views showing a state in which the touch member 41 is attached to the inclined base portion 22.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a touch member 41 having substantially the same shape as that of the inclined base portion 22 is attached to the inclined base portion 22 from above.

  The touch member 41 is provided with openings 41a and 41b for exposing the medal bet buttons 9 and 10 and the medal slot 15 provided on the housing to the outside. Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, touch member attachment insertion portions 41 c made of claw-like locking pieces are formed on both sides of the touch member 41.

On the other hand, the ramp section 22, a touch member mounted sensor (mounting detecting means) 42 for detecting whether the touch member 41 is securely attached to the ramp portion 22, a touch member mounting insertion portion The touch member mounting receiving portion 22a that can be engaged with the locking piece 41c is provided. The touch member 41 is attached to the inclined base portion 22 by fitting the touch member attachment insertion portion 41c into the one-touch type with respect to the touch member attachment receiving portion 22a. In addition, an opening 22b is formed at substantially the center of the inclined base 22, and a wiring 43 from the touch member 41 is inserted into the opening 22b, and a touch detection device 44 inside the housing (see FIG. 5). ).

  The touch member 41 is composed of a metallic member or a member plated on the entire surface. Like the touch plate provided on the launch handle of the pachinko machine, the touch member 41 is attached to the player's hand. It is possible to detect whether or not the player is touching the touch member 41 by detecting a change in capacitance due to contact (touch detection sensor).

  Specifically, a change in capacitance is input to the touch detection device 44. For example, a signal of a high potential (high level) when the player is in contact and a low potential (low level) when the player is not in contact is a game control device. 50 is output. As a result, it is possible to detect a state in which an illegal act is suspected, in which the player touches the inclined platform 22 and executes the game.

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged view in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 15 showing a state in which the touch member 41 is attached to the inclined base portion 22.

  The medal insertion slot 15 is made of a metallic member that can be electrically connected to the touch member 41, and a part of the touch member 41 is attached to the medal insertion slot 15 so as to cover the cover. Thus, it is possible to detect not only whether or not the player is touching the touch member 41 but also whether or not the player is touching the medal slot 15, so that a state that suspiciously uses Kureman is detected. be able to.

  As described above, the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment can detect a state in which the player has touched the operation unit disposition area such as the tilting base unit 22, so that it is relatively easy to suspect an illegal act. Can be found.

  In other words, when an illegal act is performed using an unauthorized instrument such as Kureman or a sensory sensation, a game is often performed with the hand touching the inclined platform 22 or its vicinity. Specifically, in the case of cheating by a sensory sensation, place your thumb on the start lever while placing your hand on the tilting base, and if you do cheating as Kureman-kun, place your hand on the tilting base. It is done by inserting Kureman from the medal slot. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the player tries to play a game while touching the inclined base portion 22 or the vicinity thereof, the touch member 41 can detect the state.

  FIG. 5 is a main control block diagram of a game control device as main control means installed in the slot machine.

  In the figure, a game control device (main control device) 50 comprises a CPU 51, a read-only ROM 52, a read / write RAM 53, an input / output interface (I / F) 54, and a random number generator 55.

  The CPU 51 is a control unit that performs various types of calculation control using the control unit and the calculation unit. For example, when the touch member 41 detects contact with the operation unit disposition region, the CPU 51 operates the start lever 6 or the medal bet button 9. , 10 functions as a game start operation invalidation means for invalidating the operation.

  In addition to storing control programs and control data, the ROM 52 stores a winning determination table for internal lottery. In addition, the ROM 52 stores a stop control table for deriving a predetermined stop result mode based on the stop operation timing of the reel stop button 7.

  The RAM 53 is a storage area for random numbers for winning lottery extracted by the random number generator 55, a storage area for other various data (for example, the number of medals credits, the number of medals bet, the winning prize type, etc.), and the operation of the CPU 51. Has an area. Further, the RAM 53 as the game medium storage means has a storage area capable of storing medals inserted from the medal slot 15 within a predetermined credit range (for example, 50).

  The input / output interface (I / F) 54 is connected to a inserted medal detection sensor 15S, a start lever switch 6S, reel stop switches 7Sa, 7Sb, 7Sc, reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b, through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). 31c 1 bet switch 10S for setting the number of bets one by one, Max bet switch 9S for setting the maximum bet number (for example, 3), credit selection switch 18S, payout medal detection sensor 3S, probability setting device 32 The CPU 51 inputs various detection signals output from the reset switch (invalid state release operation means) 33, the front frame opening detection switch 34, and the like. In addition, detection signals output from the touch member attachment detection sensor 42 and the touch detection device 44 are input to the CPU 51.

  Here, the inserted medal detection sensor 15S is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted from the medal slot 15, and the start lever switch 6S is a switch for detecting that the start lever 6 is operated, and a reel stop switch. 7Sa, 7Sb, and 7Sc are provided for each of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c, and are switches for detecting that the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c are operated. The reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c are provided inside the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, respectively, and detect position specifying portions provided on the inner peripheral side of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. Then, the CPU 51 can accurately determine the reel position based on the time after the reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b, 31c detect the passage of the position specifying unit.

  The 1-bet switch 10S is a switch for detecting that the 1-bet button 10 is pressed. The max-bet switch 9S is a switch for detecting that the 1-bet button 9 is pressed. The credit selection switch 18S. Is a switch for detecting that the credit selection button 18 is pressed, the payout medal detection sensor 3S is a sensor for detecting the number of medals paid out from the medal payout unit 3, and the probability setting device 32 is a slot machine. The reset switch 33 is a device for switching settings (the winning probabilities increase as the setting probability increases as the setting probability increases with the lowest setting probability of setting 1 where the winning probabilities such as special winnings are different from 1 to 6). A switch for resetting the gaming state of the slot machine. The front frame open detection switch 34 is a front panel switch. A switch for detecting that the 2 has been opened.

  Further, the touch member attachment detection sensor 42 is a sensor that detects whether or not the touch member 41 is attached. The touch detection device 44 determines whether the player is touching the touch member 41 based on the output voltage from the touch member 41. It is a sensor that detects whether or not.

  The input / output interface (I / F) 54 sends a control signal output from the CPU 51 to an effect control device (sub-control means) 60, a medal payout unit 3, a reel motor via an output port and a driver (not shown). Output to 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc, external signal output unit 38, and the like. Also, during a special game state where a special prize is won and a flashy performance is being performed, if the game is not executed for a certain period of time, the effect display of the effect display device 5 and the output from the sound output unit 26 are reduced or stopped. Control. Also, control signals are output to the game progress display unit 11, the bet line display unit 13, the credit number display unit 12, the payout number display unit 8, the game state display unit 14, the decoration display unit 37, and the like.

  The effect control device 60 as sub-control means includes a control CPU, RAM, ROM, and the like, and performs overall control of information display and sound output related to the effect of the effect display device 5. Specifically, a display control signal is transmitted from the effect control device 60 to the display control device 61, and an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state is generated based on the display control signal by the display control device 61 and displayed on the effect display device 5. Is done. In addition, a sound control signal is transmitted from the effect control device 60 to the sound control device 62, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state is generated by the sound control device 62 based on the sound control signal and output to the sound output unit 26. .

  The communication mode between the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 is such that a control signal is transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 60. An illegal signal is prevented from being input.

  Next, main control processing in the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the main control process of the slot machine 100.

  First, initialization processing is performed in step S101. In this initialization processing, initialization processing of work memory, registers, and various flags in the RAM 53 and initialization processing of other devices are performed.

  Next, bet acceptance processing is performed in step S102. Specifically, the betting operation (bet) of medals is monitored, and an effective line is set according to the number of bets. The medal betting operation in this process means that a replay game right is generated as a result of the previous game, at least one medal is inserted from the medal slot 15, and at least one medal is inserted into the RAM 53. This corresponds to the operation of the 1-bet button 10 or the max-bet button 9 in a state where is stored as credit.

  For example, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the inserted medal is detected by the medal detection sensor 15 </ b> S and the detection signal is input to the game control device 50. Based on the detection signal, the bet number of medals is stored, and an active line is set corresponding to the bet number. However, a predetermined upper limit value (for example, three) is set for the bet amount. For example, in a state where the “non-credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 18, a medal exceeding the upper limit value of the bet number is set. Is inserted from the medal slot 15, the surplus medals are returned to the tray 23 without being added to the bet amount. On the other hand, when a “credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 18 and a medal exceeding the upper limit of the betting number is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the surplus medal is added to the credit amount. At the same time, the addition result is displayed on the credit amount display unit 12 as the credit amount.

  In step S103, an internal lottery process is performed based on the operation of the start lever 6 (detection of a signal from the start lever switch 6S).

  In step S104, reel fluctuation start processing is performed. In this reel fluctuation start process, it is monitored whether a certain time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c in the previous game, and the reel fluctuation is started when the certain time has elapsed. . Note that the “WAIT” display of reference numeral 14 in FIG. In addition, when it is detected that the player is touching the touch member 41 in the bet receiving process, the reel variation is not started.

  In step S105, reel fluctuation stop processing is performed. For example, the stop positions of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are determined according to the timing at which the player stops the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c with the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c, and the established state of the internal winning flag by the internal lottery process. Based on this determination, a control signal is output to the reel driving motors 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc.

In step S106, a winning determination process is performed. In this win determination process, the reel stop buttons 7a by the player, 7b, 7c of the results stop display based on the stop operation is performed, the win if any of FIG pattern combination aspect is stopped and displayed on the line It is determined that it has been established.

  In step S107, a medal payout process is performed in accordance with a winning that a predetermined symbol combination form is formed on the active line. For example, if the credit selection button 18 is in the credit state, the medal is added to the credit, and if it is in the non-credit state, a control signal is sent to the medal payout unit 3 to discharge the medal. Even in the credit state, when the limit number of credits (for example, 50) is exceeded, the remaining medals are discharged to the medal tray 23.

  One game in the normal game state, the BB game state, and the RB game state is completed by the series of game control processes in steps S101 to S107 described above.

  The game control process shown in FIG. 6 is executed in a conventional general slot machine, but in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the bet acceptance process in step S102 is a game control process of the conventional slot machine. Is different. That is, in this bet receiving process, when the player touches the touch member 41, the operations of a plurality of operation units such as the start lever 6 are invalidated and the invalid state is notified. Hereinafter, the bet receiving process will be specifically described.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the bet receiving process (step S102 in FIG. 6).

First, in step S <b> 201, it is determined whether the touch member attachment detection sensor 42 is turned on, that is, whether the touch member 41 is removed from the inclined base portion 22. If it is determined in step S201 that the touch member attachment detection sensor 42 is turned on (touch member 41 is removed), the process proceeds to step S213, and the operation of the operation unit such as the start lever 6 is performed. While invalidating, error notification processing is performed. In the error notification process in step S213, error notification such as blinking a lamp or the like provided in the housing or generating a warning sound from the speaker is performed (invalid state notification means). Further, this error notification process is repeated until a game table resetting operation is performed by a game store clerk in step S214.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that the touch member attachment detection sensor 42 is turned off (the touch member 41 is normally attached), the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, it is determined whether it is a replay operation, that is, a next game in which a replay winning is obtained. If it is a regame, the process proceeds to step S205. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a re-game operation, a medal insertion confirmation process in step S203 is executed.

  Here, the medal insertion confirmation process in step S203 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a medal insertion confirmation process when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and is the same as that of a normal slot machine. In addition, the slot machine 100 of this embodiment can play a game even if it is not a 3 sheet exclusive machine but a single sheet.

  First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 and the inserted medal detection sensor 15S is turned on. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that the inserted medal detection sensor 15S is turned on, it is determined whether the number of bets already input is less than the maximum number of bets necessary for the game (for example, three) (step S302). ).

  If it is determined in step S302 that the existing bet number is smaller than the maximum bet number (0 to 2 bets), the display information is set in the bet line display unit in step S306 and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S302 that the existing bet number is the maximum bet number (3 bets), it is determined in step S303 whether the credit number is 50 (maximum credit number).

  If it is determined in step S303 that the number of credits is the maximum, the medal blocker is turned on because no more credits can be stored, and the inserted medal is returned from the medal payout unit 3 as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the number of credits is not the maximum, the number of credits is incremented by 1 in step S304 and the process ends.

  The medal insertion confirmation process in step S203 of FIG. 7 is executed according to the flowchart described above. Next, a credit insertion confirmation process is performed in step S204 of FIG.

  Here, the credit insertion confirmation process in step S204 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the credit insertion confirmation process when the bet operation is performed from the credit by operating the 1-bet button 10 and the max-bet button 9, and is the same as the normal slot machine.

  First, in step S401, it is determined whether the number of credits is zero. If it is determined in step S401 that the number of credits is 0, the bet operation cannot be performed from the credits, and the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S401 that the number of credits is not 0, it is determined in step S402 whether the 1-bet button 10 is operated and the 1-bet switch 10S is turned on.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the 1-bet switch 10S is on, the process proceeds to step S411. Next, in step S411, it is determined whether the number of bets already input is smaller than the maximum bet number required for the game (for example, three), and the existing bet number is smaller than the maximum bet number (bet numbers 0 to 2). In step S412, the display information is set in the bet line display unit. In step S413, the credit amount is decremented by 1, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S411 that the existing bet number is the maximum bet number (3 bets), the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the 1-bet switch 10S is not turned on, it is determined in step S403 whether the max bet button 9 is operated and the max bet switch 9S is turned on.

  If it is determined in step S403 that the max bet switch 9S is on, the process proceeds to step S404. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S403 that the max bet switch 9S is not turned on, the processing is ended as it is.

Then, in step S404, the number of credits is determined less than or bet number, if small, the number of credits bet counter at step S410 to store. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S404 that the number of credits is greater than the possible bet number, in step S405, the possible bet number is stored in the bet counter.

  In step S406, display information is set in the bet line display unit. In step S407, the bet counter is decremented by 1. In step S408, the credit number is decremented by 1, and the process is terminated.

Then, in step S409, the or bet counter is smaller than 1 (Bettokaun data =
0) Determination is made, and if the bet counter is 1 or more, the processing from step S406 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the bet counter is smaller than 1, the process is terminated as it is.

  The credit insertion confirmation process in step S204 of FIG. 7 is executed according to the flowchart described above. Next, in step S205 in FIG. 7, it is determined whether the timer is being activated. If it is determined in step S205 that the timer is not activated, 3 seconds is set in the timer in step S206.

  Next, in step S207, it is determined whether the time is up, that is, the timer has become zero. If it is determined in step S207 that the time is up, in step S211, whether the touch detection sensor 41 is turned on, that is, whether the player still touches the touch member 41 as the touch detection sensor. judge. If it is determined in step S211 that the touch detection sensor 41 is on, the timer is reset in step S212, the operation of the operation unit such as the start lever 6 is invalidated, and an error notification process is performed ( Step S213). This error notification process is repeated until a game table resetting operation is performed by the store clerk in step S214. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211 that the touch detection sensor 41 is off, the timer is reset in step S209 and the error notification process is not performed.

  If it is determined in step S207 that the time is not up, whether or not the touch detection sensor 41 is turned on in step S208, that is, whether or not the player still touches the touch member 41 as the touch detection sensor. judge. If it is determined in step S208 that the touch detection sensor 41 is on, the process returns to step S201 and is continuously monitored. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S208 that the touch detection sensor 41 is off, the timer is reset in step S209 and the error notification process is not performed.

  Next, in step S210, it is determined whether or not there is a start operation, and it is monitored whether or not the player is touching the touch member 41 in this bet receiving process until the start operation is executed.

  As described above, whether or not the player is in contact with the touch member 41 is monitored for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) after the player performs a betting operation (medal insertion or credit insertion). When it is detected that the touch member 41 is touched in time, the start operation is invalidated (game start invalidating means)

  FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing various patterns that can occur in the bet receiving process.

  The pattern in FIG. 10A represents a case where the touch member 41 has been removed. When the touch member attachment detection sensor 42 detects that the touch member 41 has been removed, the start operation is invalidated and an error notification process is executed ("Y" in step S201 in FIG. 7). Thereby, fraudulent acts, such as the touch member 41 being removed, can be prevented.

The pattern in FIG. 10B represents a case where a bet operation is performed and a start operation is performed in a state where the player does not touch the touch member 41. That is, after the bet operation is performed and the start operation becomes valid, if the start operation is performed without turning on the touch detection sensor 41 within a predetermined time t1, the bet acceptance process is normally completed ( In step S208 of FIG. 7, “ N ”). Normally, if the player does not touch the touch member 41 with his / her hand, the start operation can be executed like this pattern.

  The pattern in FIG. 10C represents a case where the player touches the touch member 41 at the same time as performing a bet operation and does not release the hand from the touch member 41 as it is. In such a case, the start operation is invalidated and error notification processing is executed (“Y” in step S211 in FIG. 7). When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has been given since the bet operation has been given, if the user does not release his / her hand from the touch member 41, he / she is trying to perform some fraud or incline Since it is contrary to the game store's business policy of not placing a hand on the base 22 and playing a game, such a player is prevented from playing a game by giving an error notification.

  The pattern of FIG. 10D represents a case where the touch member 41 is touched before the betting operation is performed, and the hand is not released from the touch member 41 even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the betting operation. Similarly to the pattern of FIG. 10C, this pattern also executes the error notification process, and the same effect can be obtained.

The pattern in FIG. 10E represents a case where the touch member 41 was touched before the betting operation was performed, but the hand was released from the touch member 41 within a predetermined time after the betting operation was performed. In this case, the start operation becomes effective at the same time as the hand is released from the touch member 41, and the game can be executed (" N " in step S208 in FIG. 7 ). Note that the start operation may not be enabled at the same time as the hand is released from the touch member 41, but may be enabled after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The pattern in FIG. 10F represents a case where the hand is not touching the touch member 41 when a betting operation is performed, but the touch member 41 is touched within a predetermined time. In this case, the start operation becomes valid at the same time as the betting operation is performed, but the start operation is invalidated when the touch member 41 is touched within a predetermined time so that the game is not executed (FIG. 7). “Y” in step S208). In this case, the start operation may not be invalidated at the same time as the touch member 41 is touched, but may be invalidated after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the start operation is invalidated when the hand touches the touch member 41, the touch operation of the touch member 41 with the start operation serving as a trigger for extracting a random number is performed. It can not be executed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent an illegal act using the sensory device, and since the start operation cannot be executed when the medal slot 15 is touched by a hand, an unauthorized device is inserted through the medal slot 15. The act of illegally increasing credits (Kureman) can also be effectively prevented.

  In each pattern shown in FIG. 10 described above, when the touch member 41 is touched, the start operation is invalidated and the bet operation is accepted. However, only the bet operation or the bet operation is accepted. It is also possible to invalidate both start operations without accepting them. As described above, if the bet operation is not accepted, the game cannot be performed at all while the hand is touching the inclined platform 22, so that it is possible to completely eliminate the room for cheating.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a mounting state of the touch member 41 according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 12 is a top view in the vicinity of the start switch 6S. 13 is an enlarged sectional view in the vicinity of the start switch 6S when the player is not touching the touch member 41, and FIG. 14 is an enlarged sectional view in the vicinity of the start switch 6S when the player is touching the touch member 41. It is.

  In the first embodiment, the touch member 41 has a function as a touch detection sensor, and the validity / invalidity of the start operation is controlled by software based on the detection state by the sensor. In the second embodiment, when the player touches the touch member 41, the start operation is physically invalidated.

  Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 11, the touch member 41 is configured separately from the operation unit disposition region and has a contact surface with which the player contacts, and between the touch member 41 and the inclined base portion 22. And a biasing member 45 that biases the touch member 41 in a direction that repels the operation portion disposition area, and a back surface side of the touch member 41, and the touch 41 member is against the biasing force of the biasing means 45. The contact detection means is configured by the shielding member 46 that shields the detection portion 6SS provided in the start switch 6S. The shielding state of the detection portion of the start switch 6S can be switched by the shielding member 46 having a L-shaped cross section provided on the back side of the touch member 41.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the start switch 6S is shielded between the detection units 6SS and 6SS by the start lever 6, and is off in this state.

  Normally, when the start lever 6 is rotated, the shielding state of the detection units 6SS and 6SS is released, so that the detection unit 6SS and 6SS are turned on in this state, and a start operation is accepted (FIGS. 13A and 13B). ).

  On the other hand, when the player touches (places) the hand on the touch member 41, the shielding member 46 moves downward, so that the shielding is provided between the start switches 6S (see FIG. 12) formed in a U-shape. The member 46 is located (FIG. 14 (a)). In this state, no matter how many times the start lever 6 is operated, the shielding state of the detection units 6SS and 6SS is not released, so the start operation becomes invalid (FIG. 14B).

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the start switch 6 </ b> S can be prevented from detecting the movement of the start lever 6 when the player contacts the touch member 41. Therefore, the game start operation cannot be performed, and the game can be prohibited from being performed while touching the touch member 41.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 15 is a top view showing an attachment state of the touch member 41 according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 16 is an enlarged cross-sectional view in the vicinity of the medal bet button.

  In the second embodiment, when the player touches the touch member 41, the start operation is physically invalidated. In the third embodiment, a hand is placed on the touch member 41. In the state, the betting operation is physically invalidated.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the medal bet buttons 9 and 10 are formed in a substantially dome shape, and a blocking member that prevents the bet button from being pressed on the side surface of the medal bet buttons 9 and 10. Recesses 9a and 10a for inserting 48 are formed. A contact portion 41 d that contacts the blocking member 48 is formed on the back surface side of the touch member 41. Further, the blocking member 48 is arranged in the operation unit arranging region so that the upper part of the blocking member 48 comes into contact with the contact portion 41 d of the touch member 41.

With such a configuration, the touch when the member 41 is pressed against the biasing force of the biasing member 4 7, the blocking member 48 medals bet button blocking member 48 at its pressure is slid in the lateral direction 9 , 10 are inserted into the recesses 9a, 10a, the medal bet buttons 9, 10 cannot be pressed, and the bet operation is invalidated.

  Further, since the blocking member 48 is normally urged outward by the urging member 47, when the hand is released from the touch member 41, the blocking member 48 is slid outward to be detached from the recesses 9 a and 10 a.

  Thus, in the third embodiment, the blocking member 48 can block the pressing operation of the bet buttons 9 and 10 when the player contacts the touch member 41. Therefore, the game start operation cannot be performed, and the game can be prohibited from being performed while touching the touch member 41.

(Modification)
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a modified example of the attachment state of the touch member 41. In the first to third embodiments, the touch member 41 is connected by the wiring 43, but this portion may be directly connected by the connector 49.

If the connection of the touch member 41 is performed by the wiring 43, the wiring 43 may be disconnected. To prevent this, a connector 49 is provided on the back surface side of the touch member 41 and the inclined base portion 22. To connect.
With such a configuration, the connector 49 is connected by the operation of attaching the touch member 41 to the inclined base portion 22, and the connector 49 is a guideline for attaching the touch member 41, so that work efficiency is increased. effective. Further, since the touch member 41 is fixed to the inclined base portion 22 by the connector 49, it is possible to prevent the touch member 41 from being removed.
If the connector 49 is connected, the touch member 41 is accurately attached to the inclined base portion 22, and therefore the touch member attachment detection sensor 42 provided in the first embodiment can be omitted. .

  As mentioned above, although the invention made | formed by this inventor was concretely demonstrated based on embodiment, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the touch member attachment detection sensor 42 is provided on the inclined base portion 22 side. You may comprise so that it may attach to. With this configuration, the touch member 41 can be attached to an existing slot machine, and the same monitoring can be performed for all slot machines installed in the game store.

  The simple attachment does not mean that the opening 22b is formed in the inclined base portion 22 as in the first embodiment. For example, the back surface side of the touch member 41 and the inclined base portion 22 are attached to the double-sided tape. It means that the touch member 41 is fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the inclined base portion 22 or the like.

  The wiring 43 attached to the touch member 41 may be attached to the medal slot 15 because the medal slot 15 and the touch member 41 are electrically connected.

  In addition, when a game store clerk performs a reset operation, the bet medals and credits are usually returned, but the same player may receive error notifications many times (for example, five times). Since there is a possibility that some kind of fraud has occurred, it is possible to prevent the bet medals and credits from being swallowed inside and returned.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the first to third embodiments can also be applied in combination.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is explanatory drawing which shows the attachment state of the touch member 41 to the inclination base part 22. FIG. FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the left end portion of the touch member 41, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view showing an attachment state between the inclined base portion 22 and the touch member 41. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the medal slot 15 showing a state in which the touch member 41 is attached to the inclined base portion 22. 4 is a main control block diagram of a game control device as main control means installed in the slot machine 100. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a main control process of the slot machine 100. It is the flowchart shown about the bet reception process. It is the flowchart shown about medal insertion confirmation processing. It is the flowchart shown about the credit insertion confirmation process. It is a timing chart showing various patterns that may occur in the bet receiving process. It is sectional drawing which shows the attachment state of the touch member 41 which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a top view in the vicinity of the start switch 6S. FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the vicinity of a start switch 6S when the player is not touching the touch member 41. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the vicinity of a start switch 6S when a player is touching a touch member 41. FIG. It is a top view which shows the attachment state of the touch member 41 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is an expanded sectional view near the medal bet button according to the third embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of the attachment state of the touch member 41 to the inclination base part 22. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main part 2 Front panel 3 Medal payout part 4 Reel (variable display device)
5 Production display device 6 Start lever (start operation part)
7 Reel stop button 8 Payout display section 9 Max bet button (betting number setting means)
10 1 bet button (betting number setting means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Game progress display part 12 Credit number display part 13 Bet line display part 14 Game state display part 15 Medal insertion slot (game medium insertion part)
18 credit selection button 19 decorative panel 20 display window part 21 ashtray 22 tilting base part (operation part arrangement area)
22a Touch member attachment receiving part 23 Medal storage tray 24 Front cover member 25 Front cover member 26 Sound output part 31 Reel position detection sensor 32 Probability setting device 33 Reset switch 34 Front frame opening switch 37 Decoration display part 38 External signal output part 41 Touch Member (contact detection means, contact detection member)
41a, 41b Opening 41c Touch member attachment insertion portion 42 Touch member attachment detection sensor (attachment detection means)
43 Wiring 50 Game control device (main control means, game start operation invalidation means)
60 Production control device (sub control means)
61 Display control device 62 Sound control device 100 Slot machine

Claims (7)

A front frame that can be opened and closed on the front side of the housing;
A variable display device that is arranged inside the housing and executes a variable display game by changing a plurality of reels;
An operation unit disposition area provided at a predetermined portion of the front frame and having a plurality of operation units for executing a variable display game by the variable display device;
A CPU, an input / output interface that receives signals from the plurality of operation units and inputs the signals to the CPU and outputs a control signal to the variable display device generated by the CPU, a program executed by the CPU, and control data A game control device having a ROM storing a winning determination table, a RAM serving as a work area of the CPU, and a random number generator;
With
When setting the betting number of game media to be used for the variable display game in the operation unit arrangement area, a game media insertion unit for inserting the game media into the housing, and a game medium from the game media input unit In a slot machine provided with a start operation unit capable of executing a start operation of a variable display game based on the bet number being set by
Provided is a contact detection means for detecting that a player has touched a part of the operation unit arrangement region excluding the plurality of operation units ,
The game control device operates the start operation unit or the betting number setting unit when the contact detection unit detects contact of a part of the operation unit disposition region except the plurality of operation units. A slot machine comprising a game start operation invalidating means for invalidating a game. The game start operation invalidating means is
2. The input signal invalidating unit according to claim 1 , wherein the CPU does not accept signals from the plurality of operation units input via the input / output interface after the time point. Slot machine. The game start operation invalidating means is
In order to invalidate the operation of the start operation unit after that time, the process of the CPU program proceeds to repeat the loop process until the detection of the contact detection means satisfies a predetermined condition, thereby starting the variation display game. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is a program progress invalidating means for preventing the program from proceeding . The game start operation invalidating means monitors the detection result of the contact detection means for a predetermined time based on the bet number being set, and the contact detection means within the predetermined time in the operation portion arrangement area . The operation of the start operation unit after the point in time when the contact is detected is invalidated when contact with a part of a region other than a plurality of operation units is detected. 4. The slot machine according to any one of 3. The game start operation invalidating means is
Based on the setting of the bet number, the detection result of the contact detection means is monitored for a predetermined time, and within the predetermined time, the contact detection means excludes the plurality of operation parts in the operation part arrangement area. When contact with the area is detected, the operation of the start operation unit after the time when the contact is detected is invalidated,
4. The operation according to claim 3 , wherein when the detection state by the contact detection unit changes within the predetermined time, the operation of the plurality of operation units after the time when the change is detected is changed to valid or invalid. The described slot machine. An invalid state release operation means for performing an invalid state release operation in which the game start operation is invalidated by the game start operation invalidation means, and an invalid state notification means for informing the invalid state,
The invalid state notifying means, wherein the invalid state release operation means to the disabled state is released, the slot machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that continuously executing the notification of the disabled . The contact detection means is detachably attached to the operation portion arrangement region,
An attachment detection means for detecting whether or not the contact detection means is attached to the operation portion arrangement region is provided at a predetermined portion of the operation portion arrangement region,
The game start operation invalidating means, when mounting of the contact detecting means by said mounting detection means is not detected, according to claim 1, 2 or 6, characterized in that disabling the operation of said plurality of operation portions The slot machine as described in any one .

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