JP2010148625A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine in which a probability setting work can quickly be performed without taking time and labor in the covering operation and uncovering operation of a setting operation part capable of preventing fraudulent actions. <P>SOLUTION: In the slot machine including a casing 2 provided in the inside with a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game, a front surface frame 5 attached to the front surface side of the casing 2 in an openable/closable state, and a probability setting device 27 disposed inside the casing 2 and capable of changing the setting of a probability in which the result form of the variable display game becomes a preset special result form in two or more stages, the setting operation part 31 for changing the setting of the probability is provided in the probability setting device 27, a covering member 40 capable of covering the setting operation part 31 is provided on the front surface frame 5. When the front surface frame 5 is closed to the casing 2, in the state of making the peripheral edge part of the covering member 40 abut on an abutting outer peripheral part 37 positioned on the outer part of the setting operation part 31 of the probability setting device 27, the setting operation part 31 is covered with the covering member 40. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a case in which a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game is provided, a front frame attached to the front side of the case so as to be openable and closable, and arranged in the case. The present invention relates to a slot machine including a probability setting device capable of setting and changing the probability that a result mode of a display game is a special result mode set in advance in a plurality of stages.

  A conventional slot machine is provided with a variable display device (for example, a reel unit including a plurality of reels) inside the housing, and is attached to the front of the housing in a state where the front frame can be opened and closed, and is variable from an opening window portion of the front frame. The display device is facing forward. Then, a variable display game is executed by variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the variable display device, and when the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode (a jackpot mode) with a predetermined combination of symbols, a special gaming state And a predetermined special game value (specifically, a prize medal) is given to the player.

Further, a probability setting device is provided inside the housing, and the probability that the result mode of the variable display game becomes the special result mode can be set and changed in a plurality of stages by operating the setting operation unit (setting switch) of the probability setting device. It is configured as follows. Furthermore, it has been proposed that the probability setting device tries to prevent an unauthorized act in which the setting operation unit is illegally operated by attaching a cover that can cover the setting operation unit in a rotatable state. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).
JP 2005-177353 A JP-A-2005-230269

  By the way, in the slot machine described in the above patent document, in order to operate the setting operation unit (setting switch) of the probability setting device, the front frame is opened to expose the probability setting device, and the cover is further rotated (moved). The setting operation section must be exposed. On the other hand, after the probability setting operation is completed, the cover must be rotated to cover the setting operation unit, and the front frame must be closed. Therefore, it takes time and effort to set the probability, leaving room for improvement. Also, if the cover falls off the setting operation unit due to the shaft attachment member coming off, etc., the front frame must be closed without covering the setting operation unit, and the piano wire is between the front frame and the housing. If an unauthorized member such as the above is inserted, there is a possibility that the setting operation unit may be illegally operated, which is not preferable.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to quickly perform probability setting work without taking time and effort for covering operation and uncovering operation of the setting operation unit capable of preventing fraud. It is intended to provide a slot machine that can.

The present invention has been proposed in order to achieve the above object, and according to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a housing provided with a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game, and the housing. A probability setting device that is arranged in a front frame that can be opened and closed, and a probability setting device that is arranged in the housing and that can change the probability that the result mode of the variable display game will be a special result mode preset in multiple stages. In a slot machine that can give a special special game value to a player by generating a special game state when the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode.
The probability setting device includes a setting operation unit for changing the setting of the probability,
The front frame is provided with a covering member capable of covering the setting operation unit,
When the front frame is closed with respect to the housing, the setting operation portion is covered with the covering member in a state where the peripheral edge portion of the covering member is in contact with the contact outer peripheral portion located outside the setting operation portion of the probability setting device. It is a slot machine characterized by covering.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, a contact detection sensor capable of detecting the contact of the covering member is provided on the contact outer peripheral portion of the probability setting device, and the contact detection sensor corresponds to the covering member and the probability setting device. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the closed state of the front frame can be grasped based on the detection of the contact state with.

The thing of Claim 3 is provided with the projection wall which protruded toward the probability setting device side in the peripheral part of the above-mentioned covering member,
In the contact outer periphery of the probability setting device, a fitting groove capable of fitting a protruding wall is formed,
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when the front frame is closed with respect to the housing, the setting operation portion is covered with a covering member in a state where the protruding wall is fitted in the fitting groove.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the fitting groove is provided with a fitting detection sensor capable of detecting fitting of the protruding wall, and the fitting detection sensor indicates a fitting state between the protruding wall and the fitting groove. 4. The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the closed state of the front frame can be grasped based on the detection.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the protruding wall is made of an elastic body, and a wall thickness dimension set along a direction orthogonal to the protruding direction of the protruding wall is set to be equal to or larger than the groove width dimension of the fitting groove. The slot machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the slot machine is configured as described above.

The thing of Claim 6 is equipped with the rotation mechanism which can rotate the said probability setting apparatus,
The rotation mechanism sets the rotation center axis along the opening / closing center axis direction of the front frame, rotates the probability setting device around the rotation center axis, and sets the fitting groove to the opening of the fitting groove. The slot machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the slot machine can be set to an open posture toward the protruding end side of the protruding wall in the front frame in the open state.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the rotation mechanism includes a rotation base disposed between the probability setting device and the housing, and the rotation base is formed in an arc shape around the rotation center axis. The rotation guide groove configured to include a rotation guide pin connected to the probability setting device and slidably fitted in the rotation guide groove. Is a slot machine.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the rotation mechanism is opened at a position on the rotation center axis of the rotation base disposed between the probability setting device and the casing. And a rotation shaft portion that is connected to a position located on the rotation center axis of the probability setting device and is fitted to the rotation bearing hole in a freely rotatable state. The slot machine according to claim 6, wherein:

According to the present invention, the following excellent effects can be obtained.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a housing in which a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game is provided, and a front frame attached in a state that can be opened and closed on the front side of the housing; A probability setting device arranged in a housing and capable of setting and changing the probability that the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode set in advance in a plurality of stages, and the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode In a slot machine that can generate a special gaming state and give a predetermined special gaming value to a player in the case of becoming a probability, the probability setting device has a setting operation unit for changing the probability setting. The front frame is provided with a covering member capable of covering the setting operation unit, and when the front frame is closed with respect to the housing, the peripheral portion of the covering member is positioned outside the setting operation unit in the probability setting device. In contact with the outer periphery Since the setting operation portion is covered with the covering member, the setting operation portion can be covered with the covering member only by closing the front frame, and it is easy to prevent an illegal act from being performed on the setting operation portion. Can do. If the front frame is opened, the covering state of the setting operation unit by the covering member can be released without performing an operation separate from the opening operation of the front frame. Accordingly, it is possible to quickly perform the probability setting operation without taking time and effort for the covering operation and the covering releasing operation of the setting operation unit that can prevent the fraud.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the contact outer peripheral portion of the probability setting device is provided with a contact detection sensor capable of detecting that the covering member is in contact, and the contact detection sensor and the covering member are set with the probability. Since it is possible to grasp the closed state of the front frame based on the detection of the contact state with the device, the configuration for detecting the covering state of the setting operation unit is the configuration for detecting the closed state of the front frame. Therefore, the structure of the slot machine can be simplified. Further, it is possible to quickly detect a state where the front frame is opened and the covering state of the setting operation unit is released, in other words, a state where an illegal act on the setting operation unit is easily performed.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, the peripheral edge of the covering member is provided with a protruding wall protruding toward the probability setting device, and the protruding wall can be fitted to the contact outer peripheral portion of the probability setting device. Forming a fitting groove and closing the front frame with respect to the housing, the setting operation unit is covered with the covering member in a state where the protruding wall is fitted to the fitting groove, so the probability setting device and the covering member It is possible to sufficiently prevent the inconvenience of the unauthorized member being inserted between the two and reaching the setting operation unit, and to prevent an illegal act on the setting operation unit.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, the fitting groove is provided with a fitting detection sensor capable of detecting the fitting of the protruding wall, and the fitting detection sensor is in a fitted state between the protruding wall and the fitting groove. Since it is possible to grasp the closed state of the front frame on the basis of the detection, the configuration for detecting the covering state of the setting operation unit can function as a configuration for detecting the closed state of the front frame, The structure of the slot machine can be simplified. Further, it is possible to quickly detect a state where the front frame is opened and the covering state of the setting operation unit is released, in other words, a state where an illegal act on the setting operation unit is easily performed. Furthermore, it becomes difficult for an unauthorized person to misoperate the fitting detection sensor to malfunction, and it is possible to prevent the fraudulent act from being performed by opening the setting operation unit when the fitting detection sensor malfunctions.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, the protruding wall is made of an elastic body, and the thickness dimension set along the direction orthogonal to the protruding direction of the protruding wall is equal to or larger than the groove width dimension of the fitting groove. Since the setting is made, the protruding wall can be fitted into the fitting groove in a state where no gap is formed, and the inconvenience that the unauthorized member reaches the setting operation portion in the covered state can be more reliably prevented. Moreover, even if the protruding wall collides with the probability setting device, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the probability setting device is damaged.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the rotation mechanism capable of rotating the probability setting device is provided, and the rotation mechanism sets the rotation center axis along the opening / closing center axis direction of the front frame, and rotates the probability setting device. Since the probability setting device is rotated around the moving center axis, the fitting groove can be set to the posture in which the opening of the fitting groove is opened toward the protruding end side of the protruding wall in the front frame in the open state. Even if the posture of the protruding wall changes with opening and closing of the front frame, it is easy to insert the protruding wall into the fitting groove. Therefore, the covering operation of the setting operation unit can be performed smoothly.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the rotation mechanism is formed in a circular arc shape with the rotation base disposed between the probability setting device and the housing and the rotation base about the rotation center axis. Since it is configured to include the established rotation guide groove and the rotation guide pin that is connected to the probability setting device and is slidably fitted in the rotation guide groove, the rotation mechanism can be configured with a simple configuration. Can be realized.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the rotation mechanism is opened at a position on the rotation center axis of the rotation base disposed between the probability setting device and the casing. And a rotation shaft portion that is connected to a position located on the rotation center axis of the probability setting device and is fitted to the rotation bearing hole in a freely rotatable state. Therefore, it is possible to realize a turning mechanism that can turn the probability setting device in a stable state.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the slot machine with the front frame opened.
The slot machine 1 houses a variable display device 4 inside a housing 2 whose front surface is open, and a front frame 5 is attached to the front side of the housing 2 in a state that can be opened and closed by a hinge unit 6. The opening / closing central axis DL is set vertically on the side (left side in FIG. 1). In addition, a variable display opening 7 is opened at the center of the front frame 5 in the vertical direction, and a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed by facing the display unit 8 of the variable display device 4 from the variable display opening 7. It is possible. Further, below the variable display opening 7 in the front frame 5, a medal slot 9 and an input unit 10 (start lever 11, stop button 12, bet button 13) for performing an input operation in the game are provided. A decorative display device 14 made of a liquid crystal panel or the like and an upper speaker 15 are disposed above the variable display opening 7 in the front frame 5, and behind the decorative display device 14, An effect control unit 16 for controlling the decorative display device 14 and speakers is arranged (see FIG. 3). A decorative panel 17, award medal outlet 18, a medal tray 19, an ashtray 20, and a lower speaker 21 are provided below the front frame 5.

  In addition, the inside of the housing 2 is divided into upper and lower portions by a mounting table 22, the variable display device 4 is mounted on the mounting table 22, and the position inside the housing 2 is higher than the variable display device 4. Is equipped with a game control unit 24 for comprehensively controlling the game progress of the slot machine 1. Further, a hopper unit 25 for discharging award medals is disposed below the mounting table 22 inside the housing 2, and a side of the hopper unit 25, specifically, the hopper unit 25 and the opening / closing central axis DL are arranged. Between the two, a standing box-like probability setting device (power supply device) 27 is arranged. The variable display device 4 includes three independently rotatable reels 29. The outer peripheral surface of the reel 29 is used as a display unit 8, and a plurality of pieces of identification information such as symbols and numerals are described on the display unit 8. Each reel 29 is rotated and stopped by a driving source (not shown) such as a motor to variably display the identification information and execute a variable display game. Then, the variable display of the identification information is stopped based on the operation of the stop button 12 by the player, and the result mode of the variable display game (specifically, the combination of the stopped identification information) is set in advance as a special result mode (for example, When the reels 29 are stopped with the same identification information facing the variable display opening 7), the game control unit 24 generates a special game state (so-called jackpot) and is determined in advance. The award medal as the special game value is set to be discharged from the award medal outlet 18 and given to the player.

Next, the probability setting device 27 will be described.
The probability setting device 27 has a probability (special result) that the result mode of the variable display game becomes a special result mode (for example, a stop mode in which three specific identification information items are stopped side by side, etc.). (Probability) can be set and changed in a plurality of stages (six stages in the present embodiment), and power can be supplied to each component such as the variable display device 4 and the hopper unit 25. As shown in FIG. 2, a setting operation unit 31 for changing the setting of the special result probability is arranged on the upper side of the front of the probability setting device 27 that can face the front frame 5. A power switch 32 for starting and stopping (ON / OFF) the slot machine 1 is provided on the side. Further, the setting operation unit 31 includes a setting lock unit (setting key insertion unit) 33 for allowing or restricting the setting change of the special result probability, and a probability setting button 34 for changing the special result probability stepwise by a pressing operation. And a setting display section (7-segment LED) 33 for displaying the stage of the current special result probability, and is configured to change the special result probability one step each time the probability setting button 34 is pressed once. ing. A portion of the front surface of the probability setting device 27 located outside the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32 is defined as a contact outer peripheral portion 37, and the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32 are slightly more than the contact outer peripheral portion 37. It protrudes to the front front frame 5 side (see FIG. 4A).

  In order to change the special result probability of the slot machine 1 by operating such a setting operation unit 31, first, the power switch 32 is turned OFF to stop the slot machine 1, and a setting key (see FIG. (Not shown) is inserted, and in this state, the setting key is rotated to convert it into a setting permissible state (unlocked state). If converted to the setting permissible state, the probability setting button 34 is pressed to change the special result probability. Then, with this change, a symbol representing the special result probability setting stage is displayed on the setting display unit 33. When a symbol indicating the desired special result probability is displayed on the setting display unit 33 and the special result probability is set to a desired value, the setting key is rotated to return to the setting restricted state (locked state), Pull out from the setting lock 33. If the power switch 32 is turned on after setting the special result probability in this way, the slot machine 1 can be started in a state in which the special result probability after the setting change is reflected.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 has a covering member 40 that can cover the setting operation unit 31 at a position facing the setting operation unit 31 in the closed state of the front frame 5 on the back surface of the front frame 5. Provided. The covering member 40 is a member made of an elastic body such as rubber or soft resin, and is set in a rectangular shape that is slightly smaller than the front surface of the probability setting device 27. Further, a rectangular frame-like protruding wall (contact protrusion) 42 made of an elastic body such as rubber or soft resin is probable at the peripheral edge of the back surface of the covering member 40 that can face the setting operation unit 31. A space surrounded by the protruding wall 42 is used as a housing space 43 (FIG. 4 (FIG. 4 (FIG. 4 (A))), and is integrally molded in a state protruding toward the setting device 27 and protruding along the front and back direction of the front frame 5. a) to (c)). Further, the protruding end 42a (tip positioned on the probability setting device 27 side) 42a of the protruding wall 42 is brought into contact with the contact outer peripheral portion 37 positioned outside the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32 on the front surface of the probability setting device 27. The projecting amount of the projecting wall 42 and the thickness dimension X1 in the front and back direction of the accommodating space 43 are set slightly longer than the projecting dimension X2 from the contact outer peripheral portion 37 of the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32. is doing. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2, 4A and 4B, a contact detection sensor 45 constituted by a micro switch is provided in a portion of the contact outer peripheral portion 37 positioned above the setting display portion 33. The contact detection sensor 45 can detect that the covering member 40, specifically, the protruding end 42 a of the protruding wall 42 contacts the contact outer peripheral portion 37. Note that the contact detection sensor 45 is not limited to a micro switch, and may be any detection sensor as long as the contact of the protruding wall 42 can be detected. For example, a non-contact type optical sensor configured by combining a light emitting element and a light receiving element may be used.

  In the slot machine 1 having the probability setting device 27 and the covering member 40 having such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4C, when the front frame 5 is closed with respect to the housing 2, the slot machine 1 1, the peripheral edge of the covering member 40, specifically, the protruding end 42 a of the protruding wall 42 is brought into contact (close contact) with the contact outer peripheral portion 37, and the power switch 32, the setting lock portion 33, and probability setting are set by the covering member 40. The button 34 and the setting display part 35 are covered with the front side accommodated in the accommodation space part 43, and the accommodation space part 43 is sealed by the probability setting device 27. Further, the covering member 40 is brought close to or in contact with the power switch 32 and the probability setting button 34 to such an extent that no ON / OFF operation or pressing operation is performed. Accordingly, the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32 can be covered with the covering member 40 only by closing the front frame 5, and an unauthorized member such as a piano wire is inserted between the front frame 5 and the probability setting device 27. Inconvenience, and inadvertent acts on the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32 due to unauthorized members can be easily prevented. If the front frame 5 is opened, the covering state of the setting operation unit 31 by the covering member 40 can be released without performing an operation separate from the opening operation of the front frame 5. From this, it is possible to quickly perform the probability setting operation without taking time and effort for the covering operation and the covering releasing operation of the setting operation unit 31 capable of preventing fraud.

  Further, in the state where the front frame 5 is closed, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4D, the contact detection sensor 45 is pressed against the protruding wall 42, so that the covering member 40 and the contact outer peripheral portion 37 are pressed. A contact state with (probability setting device 27) is detected and a detection signal is generated. Further, the game control unit 24 can grasp not only that the covering member 40 is in the covering state but also that the front frame 5 is in the closed state based on the reception of the detection signal. When the front frame 5 is opened, the contact detection sensor 45 and the protruding wall 42 are separated (see FIG. 4E), and the contact detection sensor 45 is in contact with the covering member 40 and the probability setting device 27. The generation of the detection signal is stopped upon detecting the release. Further, the game control unit 24 can grasp not only that the covering state of the covering member 40 has been released but also that the front frame 5 has been opened based on the stop of reception of the detection signal. Therefore, the configuration for detecting the covering state of the setting operation unit 31 can function as a configuration for detecting the closed state of the front frame 5, and the structure of the slot machine 1 can be simplified. Further, it is possible to quickly detect a state in which the front frame 5 is opened and the covering state of the setting operation unit 31 is released, in other words, a state in which an illegal act on the setting operation unit 31 is easily performed.

  By the way, in the said embodiment, although the contact outer peripheral part 37 of the probability setting apparatus 27 was formed in planar shape, this invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the basic configuration is the same as in the first embodiment, but the structures of the contact outer peripheral portion 37 and the protruding wall 42 are different. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, the probability setting device 27 forms a rectangular frame-like fitting groove 46 into which the protruding wall 42 can be fitted in the contact outer peripheral portion 37. A fitting detection sensor (contact detection sensor) 47 formed of a micro switch is provided on the back side of the portion of the fitting groove 46 located above the setting display portion 33, and the protruding wall 42 is fitted to the fitting groove 46. The fitting detection sensor 47 can detect that the protruding end 42a of the protruding wall 42 is in contact with the depth of the fitting groove 46. Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, the covering member 40 has a protruding dimension X3 of the protruding wall 42, a depth X4 of the fitting groove 46, and a contact outer peripheral portion 37 of the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32. Is set to be slightly longer than the sum of the protruding dimension X5 from the wall, and the wall thickness dimension W1 set along the direction orthogonal to the protruding direction of the protruding wall 42 is equal to or larger than the groove width dimension W2 of the fitting groove 46. Is set. Note that the fitting detection sensor 47 is not limited to being configured by a micro switch, and may be any detection sensor as long as the fitting of the protruding wall 42 can be detected. For example, a non-contact type optical sensor configured by combining a light emitting element and a light receiving element may be used.

  In the slot machine 1 having the projecting wall 42 and the fitting groove 46 having such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the front frame 5 is closed with respect to the housing 2, the slot machine 1 is elastic. The protruding wall 42 composed of a body is fitted into the fitting groove 46 while being deformed, and the contact surface between the protruding wall 42 and the fitting groove 46 is bent in the front and back direction of the front frame 5 (front and rear direction of the slot machine 1). (See FIG. 5 (d)). The covering member 40 covers the power switch 32, the setting lock unit 33, the probability setting button 34, and the setting display unit 35 in a state where the front side is accommodated in the accommodating space 43, and the probability setting device covers the accommodating space 43. 27 to seal. Furthermore, the covering member 40 is brought close to or in contact with the power switch 32 and the probability setting button 34 to such an extent that no ON / OFF operation or pressing operation is performed. Therefore, it is sufficient that the unauthorized member is inserted between the probability setting device 27 and the covering member 40 only by closing the front frame 5 and that the unauthorized member reaches the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32. Therefore, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that an illegal act on the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32 is performed. Since the protruding wall 42 is formed of an elastic body and the wall thickness dimension W1 of the protruding wall 42 is set to be equal to or larger than the groove width dimension W2 of the fitting groove 46, a gap is formed in the fitting groove 46. It is possible to fit in a state that is not performed (so-called tight fit state), and it is possible to more reliably prevent the inconvenience of the unauthorized member reaching the setting operation unit 31 in the covered state. Moreover, even if the protruding wall 42 collides with the probability setting device 27, it is possible to suppress inconvenience that the probability setting device 27 is damaged. If the front frame 5 is opened, the covering state of the setting operation unit 31 by the covering member 40 can be released without performing an operation separate from the opening operation of the front frame 5.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the front frame 5 is closed, the fitting detection sensor 47 is pressed by the projecting end 42a of the projecting wall 42 in a state of being fitted in the fitting groove 46. The fitting state between the protruding wall 42 and the fitting groove 46 is detected to generate a detection signal. Further, the game control unit 24 can grasp not only that the covering member 40 is in the covering state but also that the front frame 5 is in the closed state based on the reception of the detection signal. When the front frame 5 is opened, the fitting detection sensor 47 and the protruding wall 42 are separated, and the fitting detection sensor 47 detects that the fitting state between the protruding wall 42 and the fitting groove 46 has been released. Stop generating the detection signal. Further, the game control unit 24 not only detects that the fitting state of the protruding wall 42 and the fitting groove 46 is released and the covering state of the covering member 40 is released based on the stop of reception of the detection signal. It can also be understood that the frame 5 is in an open state. Therefore, the configuration for detecting the covering state of the setting operation unit 31 can function as a configuration for detecting the closed state of the front frame 5, and the structure of the slot machine 1 can be simplified. Further, the state in which the front frame 5 is opened and the covering state of the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32 is released, that is, the state in which the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32 are easily fraudulently detected is quickly detected. Can do. Furthermore, it becomes difficult for an unauthorized person to misoperate the fitting detection sensor 47 to cause a malfunction, and when the fitting detection sensor 47 malfunctions, the setting operation unit 31 and the power switch 32 are opened to perform an unauthorized act. Can be suppressed.

  By the way, in the said 2nd Embodiment, although the probability setting apparatus 27 was arrange | positioned in the housing | casing 2 in the state which cannot be rotated and the attitude | position of the fitting groove 46 was maintained, this invention is not limited to this. For example, the third embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and the fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 include a turning mechanism that can turn the probability varying device.

  Specifically, the rotation mechanism 51 in the third embodiment is a rotation arranged between the bottom of the probability setting device 27 and the housing 2 as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). The base 52 is provided, and the probability setting device 27 can be placed on the upper surface of the rotating base 52. The probability setting device 27 can be placed on the upper surface of the rotating base 52, in other words, at a position opposite to the front frame 5 across the fitting groove 46. The rotation center axis CL is set vertically along the direction of the opening / closing center axis DL of the front frame 5. Further, as shown in FIGS. 6D and 7, arc-shaped rotation guide grooves 54 are formed in the rotation base 52 at portions on the front and rear sides of the rotation center axis CL. Has been established in the center. Then, a rotation guide groove 54 located on the front frame 5 side (front side) with respect to the rotation center axis CL is formed over a position close to the opening / closing center axis DL side from the central portion of the rotation base 52 in the left-right direction. Then, the rotation guide groove 54 located on the opposite side (rear side) from the front frame 5 with the rotation center axis CL interposed therebetween is inserted into the rotation base 52 from the central portion in the left-right direction with the rotation center axis CL interposed therebetween. It is formed over a position close to the side opposite to the opening / closing center axis DL. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, a pin connection hole 55 is formed in a portion of the bottom of the probability setting device 27 that overlaps with the rotation guide groove 54, and the rotation guide pin 56 is provided in the pin connection hole 55. The lower part of the rotation guide pin 56 is slidably fitted in the rotation guide groove 54. Then, a pin drop stopper 57 is provided at the lower end of the rotation guide pin 56, and the pin drop stopper 57 is engaged with the edge of the rotation guide groove 54 from below, so that the rotation guide pin 56 is turned to the rotation guide groove. 54 is prevented from coming out upward.

  In order to assemble the rotation mechanism 51 having such a configuration, the probability setting device 27 is placed on the rotation base 52, and the rotation guide groove 54 and the pin connection hole 55 are set to communicate with each other. When the rotation guide groove 54 and the pin connection hole 55 communicate with each other, the rotation guide pin 56 is inserted into the rotation guide groove 54 from the back side (lower side) of the rotation base 52 and the tip of the rotation guide pin 56 is inserted. Is screwed into the pin connection hole 55. Then, the pin drop-off stopper 57 is engaged with the edge of the rotation guide groove 54 so that the rotation guide pin 56 is removed from the rotation guide groove 54, and the probability setting device 27 is removed from the rotation base 52. Stop.

  When the rotation guide pin 56 is slid in the rotation guide groove 54, the probability setting device 27 can be rotated around the rotation center axis CL (see FIG. 6C). When the rotation guide groove 54 is engaged with an end portion (center side end portion) located on the center side in the left-right direction of the rotation base 52, the probability setting device 27 sets the fitting groove 46 to the fitting groove 46. The opening is set to a posture that opens toward the front of the slot machine 1 (front opening posture) (see FIG. 7B). On the other hand, when the rotation guide pin 56 is engaged with an end portion (side end portion) of the rotation guide groove 54 that is positioned laterally away from the center side in the left-right direction of the rotation base 52, the fitting groove 46. Is opened toward the protruding end 42a side of the protruding wall 42 in the front frame 5 with the opening of the fitting groove 46 open, in other words, the opening of the fitting groove 46 is inclined toward the opening / closing central axis DL. To an open position (inclined open position) (see FIG. 7A). Therefore, even if the posture of the protruding wall 42 changes with the opening and closing of the front frame 5, the protruding wall 42 can be easily inserted (fitted) into the fitting groove 46. Thereby, the covering operation | movement of the setting operation part 31 can be performed smoothly. In addition, the rotation mechanism 51 can be realized with a simple configuration. If the front frame 5 is sufficiently closed with the protruding wall 42 inserted into the fitting groove 46, the probability setting device 27 is pressed by the covering member 40 to convert from the inclined open posture to the front open posture.

  Moreover, the rotation mechanism 61 in 4th Embodiment is provided with the rotation base 62 arrange | positioned between the bottom part of the probability setting apparatus 27 and the housing | casing 2, as shown to Fig.8 (a) and (b). The probability setting device 27 can be placed on the upper surface of the rotation base 62, and the center axis of rotation is located at the center of the rotation base 62, in other words, on the opposite side of the front frame 5 across the fitting groove 46. CL is set vertically along the direction of the opening / closing center axis DL of the front frame 5, and a rotation bearing hole 63 is formed in a portion of the rotation base 62 located on the rotation center axis CL ( FIG. 8 (d) and FIG. 9). Further, a shaft connection hole 64 is formed in a portion of the bottom of the probability setting device 27 located on the rotation center axis CL (portion overlapping with the rotation bearing hole 63). The upper portion of the moving shaft portion 65 is screwed (connected), and the lower portion of the rotating shaft portion 65 is fitted to the rotating bearing hole 63 in a rotatable state. Then, a shaft part dropping stopper 66 is provided at the lower end of the rotating shaft part 65, and the shaft part dropping stopper 66 is engaged with the edge of the rotating bearing hole 63 from below so that the rotating shaft part 65 rotates. This prevents the bearing hole 63 from coming out upward. Further, an engagement pin 68 that can be engaged with a side portion of the probability setting device 27 at a position located on the front frame 5 side (front side) with respect to the rotation center axis CL among the left and right sides of the upper surface of the rotation base 62. (An inclined posture engaging pin 68a and a front posture engaging pin 68b) are erected. Specifically, at a position located on the opening / closing center axis DL side (left side in FIG. 8A) with respect to the rotation center axis CL, it is related to one side (opening / closing center axis DL side) of the probability setting device 27. An inclination posture engaging pin 68a that can be fitted is erected, and there is a probability at a position that is located on the opposite side (right side in FIG. 8A) from the inclination posture engagement pin 68a across the rotation center axis CL. A front posture engagement pin 68b that can be engaged with the other side of the setting device 27 (on the opposite side of the opening / closing center axis DL with the rotation center axis CL interposed therebetween) is provided upright. Then, when viewed from the front of the rotation base 62, the distance between the rotation center axis CL and the inclined attitude engagement pin 68a is set longer than the distance between the rotation center axis CL and the front attitude engagement pin 68b. .

  In order to assemble the rotation mechanism 61 having such a configuration, the probability setting device 27 is placed on the rotation base 62, and the rotation bearing hole 63 and the shaft connection hole 64 are set to communicate with each other. When the rotation bearing hole 63 and the shaft connection hole 64 are communicated with each other, the rotation shaft portion 65 is inserted into the rotation bearing hole 63 from the back side (lower side) of the rotation base 62 and the rotation shaft portion 65 is connected. The tip is screwed into the shaft connection hole 64. Then, the shaft part dropping stopper 66 is engaged with the edge of the rotation bearing hole 63, the rotation shaft part 65 comes out of the rotation bearing hole 63, and the probability setting device 27 is detached from the rotation base 62. To prevent.

  The probability setting device 27 can turn around the turning shaft portion 65, that is, around the turning center axis CL (see FIG. 8C), and the side portion of the probability setting device 27 is moved to the front posture engaging pin. When engaged with 68b, the fitting groove 46 is set to a posture in which the opening of the fitting groove 46 is opened toward the front of the slot machine 1 (front opening posture) (see FIG. 9B). On the other hand, the fitting groove 46 is opened toward the protruding end 42a side of the protruding wall 42 in the front frame 5 with the opening of the fitting groove 46 open, in other words, the opening of the fitting groove 46 is opened and closed. The posture is set to be inclined and opened toward the central axis DL side (tilted open posture) (see FIG. 9A). Therefore, even if the posture of the protruding wall 42 changes with the opening and closing of the front frame 5, the protruding wall 42 can be easily inserted (fitted) into the fitting groove 46. Thereby, the covering operation | movement of the setting operation part 31 can be performed smoothly. Moreover, the rotation mechanism 61 which can rotate the probability setting device 27 in a stable state can be realized. If the front frame 5 is sufficiently closed with the protruding wall 42 inserted into the fitting groove 46, the probability setting device 27 is pressed by the covering member 40 to convert from the inclined open posture to the front open posture.

  By the way, in each of the above embodiments, the slot machine 1 has the power supply function in the probability setting device 27, but the present invention is not limited to this. In short, any configuration may be used as long as the probability setting device 27 can change the setting of the special result probability. For example, the power supply device may be provided separately from the probability setting device 27 and the power supply function may be removed from the probability setting device 27. The setting operation unit 31 includes the setting lock unit 33, the probability setting button 34, and the setting display unit 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting of the special result probability can be changed. Any component may be provided.

  Furthermore, in each said embodiment, although the protrusion wall 42 protruded in the peripheral part of the coating | coated member 40, this invention is not limited to this, The peripheral part of the coating | coated member 40 is contact | abutted to the outer periphery 37 of the probability setting apparatus 27. Any configuration of the covering member 40 may be adopted as long as the contact can be made. For example, the peripheral portion of the covering member 40 may be gently bulged toward the probability setting device 27 and the bulged portion may be in contact with the contact outer peripheral portion 37 of the probability setting device 27.

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to being applied to a slot machine that uses medals as game media, but may be applied to a slot machine that uses pachinko balls as game media (so-called ball slot game machines).

  It should be understood that the above-described embodiment is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The present invention is not limited to the above description, but is defined by the scope of the claims, and includes all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a front view of the slot machine with the front frame opened. It is a back view of a front frame. It is explanatory drawing of the probability setting apparatus of the state which coat | covered the setting operation part with the coating | coated member, (a) is a side view, (b) is sectional drawing cut | disconnected in the position containing a contact detection sensor, (c) is accommodation space Sectional drawing cut | disconnected in the position containing a part, (d) is a state figure of the contact detection sensor of the state which contacted the protrusion wall, (e) is a state figure of the contact detection sensor of the state which separated the protrusion wall. . It is explanatory drawing of the probability setting apparatus and covering member in 2nd Embodiment, (a) is a front view of the probability setting apparatus arrange | positioned in a housing | casing, (b) is the probability of the state which coat | covered the setting operation part with the covering member. Side view of setting device, (c) is a cross-sectional view cut at a position including a contact detection sensor in a state where the setting operation portion is covered with a covering member, and (d) is accommodated in a state where the setting operation portion is covered with a covering member. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected in the position containing a space part. It is explanatory drawing of the probability setting apparatus and rotation mechanism in 3rd Embodiment, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a perspective view, (d) is a perspective view of a rotation base. is there. It is explanatory drawing of the attitude | position of the probability setting apparatus in 3rd Embodiment, (a) is explanatory drawing of an inclination open attitude | position, (b) is explanatory drawing of a front open attitude | position. It is explanatory drawing of the probability setting apparatus and rotation mechanism in 4th Embodiment, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, (c) is a perspective view, (d) is a perspective view of a rotation base. is there. It is explanatory drawing of the attitude | position of the probability setting apparatus in 4th Embodiment, (a) is explanatory drawing of an inclination open attitude | position, (b) is explanatory drawing of a front open attitude | position.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Case 4 Variable display device 5 Front frame 24 Game control unit 27 Probability setting device 31 Setting operation part 32 Power switch 33 Setting lock part 34 Probability setting button 35 Setting display part 37 Contact outer peripheral part 40 Cover member 42 Projection Wall 42a Protruding end 43 Housing space 46 Fitting groove 47 Fitting detection sensor 51 Rotating mechanism 52 Rotating base 54 Rotating guide groove 56 Rotating guide pin 61 Rotating mechanism 62 Rotating base 63 Rotating bearing hole 65 times Moving shaft portion 68 Engaging pin 68a Inclined posture engaging pin 68b Front posture engaging pin

Claims (8)

A case in which a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game is provided, a front frame attached in a state that can be opened and closed on the front side of the case, and a result of the variable display game arranged in the case A probability setting device capable of setting and changing the probability of a special result mode set in advance in multiple stages, and generating a special gaming state when the result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode In a slot machine that can give a player a special game value determined in advance,
The probability setting device includes a setting operation unit for changing the setting of the probability,
The front frame is provided with a covering member capable of covering the setting operation unit,
When the front frame is closed with respect to the housing, the setting operation portion is covered with the covering member in a state where the peripheral edge portion of the covering member is in contact with the contact outer peripheral portion located outside the setting operation portion of the probability setting device. A slot machine characterized by covering.   A contact detection sensor capable of detecting the contact of the covering member is provided on the contact outer periphery of the probability setting device, and the contact detection sensor detects the contact state between the covering member and the probability setting device. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the closed state of the front frame can be grasped based on the above. A peripheral wall of the covering member includes a protruding wall protruding toward the probability setting device side,
In the contact outer periphery of the probability setting device, a fitting groove capable of fitting a protruding wall is formed,
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when the front frame is closed with respect to the housing, the setting operation portion is covered with a covering member in a state where the protruding wall is fitted in the fitting groove.   The fitting groove is provided with a fitting detection sensor that can detect the fitting of the protruding wall, and the fitting detection sensor detects the fitting state between the protruding wall and the fitting groove. 4. The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the closed state of the machine can be grasped.   4. The protruding wall is formed of an elastic body, and a wall thickness dimension set along a direction orthogonal to the protruding direction of the protruding wall is set to be equal to or greater than a groove width dimension of the fitting groove. Or the slot machine of Claim 4. A rotation mechanism capable of rotating the probability setting device;
The rotation mechanism sets the rotation center axis along the opening / closing center axis direction of the front frame, rotates the probability setting device around the rotation center axis, and sets the fitting groove to the opening of the fitting groove. The slot machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the slot machine can be set to an open posture toward the protruding end side of the protruding wall in the front frame in the open state.   The rotation mechanism includes a rotation base disposed between the probability setting device and the housing, a rotation guide groove formed in an arc shape around the rotation center axis in the rotation base, and a probability. The slot machine according to claim 6, further comprising a rotation guide pin connected to the setting device and fitted in a slidable state in the rotation guide groove.   The rotation mechanism includes a rotation base disposed between the probability setting device and the housing, a rotation bearing hole opened at a position on the rotation center axis of the rotation base, and a probability setting. 7. A rotation shaft portion connected to a position located on the rotation center axis of the apparatus and fitted in a rotation bearing hole in a freely rotatable state. The slot machine described in.

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