JP2006055491A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a convenient gaming machine that does not perform a cheating to a person who intends to cheat.
A gaming machine 1 includes a biological information reading unit that reads biological information that identifies a player as electronic information, a first biological information storage unit that stores biological information as electronic information, and a reading by the biological information reading unit. A comparison means for comparing the electronic information stored with the electronic information stored in the first biometric information storage means, and an unplayable state in which the game cannot be performed when the comparison result of the comparison means is a specific result. Means.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the reel on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate the reels to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain period of time, either automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is given a profit by paying out game media such as coins and medals.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small profit to the player There is a winning combination (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) in which a predetermined number of games can be given.

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to establish a win in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, Winning a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning”) through a standard lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery”), and the winning of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the combination of symbols to be displayed can be stopped on the active line. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the high importance of technical intervention called “to push”) are currently mainstream.

In relation to such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine set value abnormality alarm device that immediately detects and alerts when a set value is changed by an abnormal means (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ). According to this device, when a change in the set value is detected by a detector attached to the machine base, the procedure to be satisfied when the set value is changed by the detector attached to the machine base is confirmed. It is possible to determine whether or not it is a fraudulent act by verifying whether or not the conditions for establishing a normal set value changing act are met.
JP 2003-245402 A

  However, if the gaming machine set value abnormality alarm device as described above is provided, it is possible to confirm that the cheating is being performed, but if the cheating agent cannot be caught, the next time Since then, there is a risk of giving an opportunity to commit fraud.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a convenient gaming machine that does not cheat a person who intends to cheat and does not cheat.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine, a biological information reading means for reading biological information as electronic information for identifying a player, and one or a plurality of biological information. First biological information storage means for storing electronic information, comparison means for comparing electronic information read by the biological information reading means with electronic information stored in the first biological information storage means, and the comparison means When the result of the comparison is a specific result, the game disable means for making the game impossible is provided.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Biometric information reading means (for example, a fingerprint authentication device 100 to be described later) that reads biometric information (for example, fingerprint information) for identifying a player as electronic information, and unit games according to an operation by the player A game start command means (for example, a start lever 6 to be described later, a start switch 6S to be described later) that outputs a game start command signal that instructs the start of (for example, one game) and the game start command means are output. In addition, based on the detection of the game start command signal, change display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) for displaying the identification information necessary for the game (for example, symbols shown in FIG. 2, which will be described later) will be displayed. And a winning combination for determining a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stopping, etc.) based on detection of the game start command signal output from the game start command means Determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, means for performing step S12 in FIG. 11, means for performing step S14, etc.) and operation means operated by the player (for example, a plurality of stop buttons 7L, 7C, described later) 7R, etc.), a stop command means (for example, a reel stop signal circuit 46 described later) for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of the variable display means, and an output from the stop command means Stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, step of FIG. 10 described later) for stopping the variation display of the identification information based on the detected stop command signal and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means. As a result of the stop control means stopping the variable display, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination shown in FIG. 6 described later) is obtained. When displayed, a game medium providing means (for example, a hopper 40 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) for providing a game medium (for example, a medal) and the biological information are converted into electronic information (for example, a later described). First biometric information storage means (for example, RAM 33 (or its region) described later, fingerprint information database B described later) stored as the fraudulent person fingerprint information, etc., and electronic information ( For example, comparison means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, step S72 in FIG. 14 to be described later) for comparing electronic information stored in the first biological information storage means with player fingerprint information to be described later. And the comparison result of the comparison means is a specific result (for example, a result in which the player fingerprint information described later matches the fraudster fingerprint information described later). In the case (such as when the determination in step S72 in FIG. 14 to be described later is YES), the game disabling means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, means for performing step S74 in FIG. 14 described later), etc. ), And a gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), when the comparison result of the comparison means is a specific result, the game disable means for making the game impossible state is provided. Therefore, it is possible to prevent fraud.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the time counting is a time in which the game start command signal is in a standby state where the predetermined time is not detected (for example, a state where the player is not playing a game, a state waiting for a customer, etc.). Means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, means for performing step S66 in FIG. 13 to be described later), and release means (for example, to be described later) to cancel the game impossible state (for example, shift to a game ready state to be described later). Main control circuit 71, means for performing step S73 of FIG. 14 to be described later, and the like, and the game disabling means has a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes). In response to this, the game is disabled, and the release means determines that the comparison result of the comparison means is different from the specific result (for example, the player fingerprint information described later and the fraudulent person fingerprint information described later). On condition that a match does not result, etc.), game machine and cancels the game impossible state.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), since the player can release the inoperable state by playing the biological information by the biological information reading means and can play the game, convenience is increased.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the electronic information read by the biological information reading means on condition that the comparison result of the comparison means is a result different from the specific result Information control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, step of FIG. 14 to be described later) for storing information in a second biological information storage means (for example, a RAM 33 (or region thereof) to be described later, a fingerprint information database A to be described later). A means for performing S73), a fraud determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined fraud has been performed (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a means for performing FIG. 15 described later), and the fraud determination. When the means determines that the predetermined fraud has been performed, information output means for outputting the electronic information stored in the second biological information storage means to the outside (for example, the communication interface 42 described later) ) And, game machine characterized by comprising a.

  (3) According to the gaming machine described in (3), a plurality of gaming machines may be able to share the biological information of the cheating person, and a gaming machine capable of completely preventing the cheating can be provided. There is a case.

  (4) In the gaming machine described in (3), the cheating discrimination means is a start operation timing determination means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a diagram described later) for determining a timing when the game start command signal is output. 15) and a time discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the time discriminated by the start operation timing discriminating means is a predetermined time (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a diagram described later) 15) and a fraud determination means (for example, a main control circuit to be described later) that determines that the predetermined fraudulent act has been performed when the time determination means determines that the predetermined time is determined. 71, means for performing step S86 of FIG. 15 described later), and the like.

  According to the gaming machine described in (4), it is possible to prevent an illegal act related to the game start command means.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), a privilege is given to the player on the condition that the comparison result of the comparison means is a result different from the specific result. A gaming machine comprising a privilege granting means (for example, a ticket issuing device 44 described later).

  According to the gaming machine described in (5), convenience for the player may increase.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), electronic information reading means (for example, a card information reading device 101 described later) for reading information recorded on a recording medium capable of recording electronic information A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine described in (6), even when biometric information cannot be extracted, the player can be identified and convenience may be increased.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a convenient gaming machine that does not perform an illegal act to a person who intends to perform an illegal act.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction.

  These winning lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later.

  Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e relate to success / failure of the winning combination. Specifically, one symbol (for example, “upper dust (symbol 96)” described below) corresponding to a predetermined role (for example, “upper dust small role” described later) is set at a predetermined position (for example, described later). If the number of BETs is “3”, the symbol is stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L), or the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination are arranged at predetermined positions corresponding to any of the effective lines. By stopping and displaying at, a predetermined winning combination is won.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a symbol row constituted by a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display means. is doing. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one winning line is activated (when one activated line is set). The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is “2” and three pay lines are activated (when three valid lines are set). The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning lines are activated (when all (5) activated lines are set).

  The information display unit 18 includes, for example, a 7-segment LED, and displays a payout number of medals when a winning is established and a code (“oF”) indicating that the game is not possible. The game impossible state is a state in which a game operation by the player such as an operation for inserting a medal into the gaming machine 1 (operation for betting a medal) or an operation for starting a game (start operation) is invalidated.

  For example, inputs from the BET switches 11 to 13 and the inserted medal sensor 22S are invalidated. For this reason, a game cannot be played in a game impossible state (the player can forcibly stop (suspend) the game). Here, a state in which a game can be performed (a state other than a non-gameable state) is hereinafter referred to as a “gameable state”.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game, for example, information including contents indicating that the big bonus has been won internally or carried over is displayed. A medal slot 22 and a fingerprint authentication device 100 are provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5. .

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above.

  The fingerprint authentication device 100 can read the fingerprint information of the player. The gaming machine 1 basically shifts from a non-gameable state to a game-enabled state when the player receives a fingerprint registration (step S73 in FIG. 14 described later) via the fingerprint authentication device 100 (fingerprint authentication). .

  When a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) elapses after the gaming machine 1 shifts to a standby state (a state in which the player is not playing), basically, registered fingerprint information (hereinafter referred to as “player fingerprint information”). Is deleted (erased) (step S68 in FIG. 13 described later), and the game shifts to the non-gameable state.

  Here, when the gaming machine 1 determines that an illegal act has been performed in the game-enabled state (when the determination in step S86 of FIG. 15 described later is YES), the registered fingerprint information is stored in the hall computer 121 (described later). 4). The hall computer 121 collects the fraudster's fingerprint information in each gaming machine 1 and transmits the information to each gaming machine 1.

  In the embodiment, when it is determined continuously over a predetermined number of unit games (games) that the start operation timing is a predetermined timing, it is determined that an illegal act has been performed. Is done. Thus, since it is determined whether or not the timing of the start operation is a predetermined timing, when it is determined that the timing of the start operation is the predetermined timing, specifically, the probability is frequently It is possible to increase the possibility of detecting an illegal act such as a winning combination that is difficult to win and a bonus being frequently selected as an internal winning combination, and to provide a fair game.

  The gaming machine 1 has fingerprint information (hereinafter, referred to as “illegal acter fingerprint information”) of a player who has performed cheating in the past (having a fingerprint information database shown in FIG. 7 described later). The gaming machine 1 shifts from the non-gamable state to the game-enabled state on condition that the fingerprint information (player fingerprint information) obtained from the player is different from the fraudster fingerprint information. In this way, fraudulent acts can be prevented in advance, and the game hall can be operated with peace of mind using the gaming machine 1.

  Further, a card insertion slot 24 and a ticket issuing slot 25 are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 5. A card information reading device 101 and a ticket issuing device 44 described later (FIG. 3) are provided behind the card insertion port 24 and the ticket issuing port 25.

  By inserting a card for identifying a player into the card insertion slot 24 (hereinafter referred to as “player identification card”), a game-enabled state is basically maintained (does not shift to a game-disabled state). This player identification card is issued by the game hall side to a player who cannot obtain fingerprint information by the fingerprint authentication device 100 (for example, a player with a thin fingerprint).

  The ticketing opening 25 is provided to give the player a priority admission ticket issued from the ticketing device 44. The priority admission ticket is a ticket for preferential entry into the amusement hall. In the embodiment, a priority admission ticket is issued when a fingerprint is first registered by fingerprint authentication after the game hall is opened.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably.

  In the embodiment, when the BET number is “3”, the change display can be started by operating the start lever 6. On the other hand, when the BET number is “1” or “2”, even if the start lever 6 is operated, the variable display cannot be started (one game cannot be started). That is, the gaming machine 1 is a so-called “3BET exclusive machine”.

  Three stop buttons (stop operation means) 7L, 7C for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. 7R is provided.

  On the right side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, there is provided a door open / close / unplayable state release switch (hereinafter referred to as “release switch”) 29. The release switch 29 is turned “ON” by inserting a predetermined key and rotating the key to the right. At this time, a game impossible state release signal is output, and the game impossible state can be released. Further, the cabinet 2 can be opened by inserting a predetermined key into the release switch 29 and rotating the key to the left.

  Here, when the fingerprint of the player cannot be obtained by the fingerprint authentication device 100 (when the determination in step S77 in FIG. 14 to be described later is YES), or the fingerprint information (player fingerprint information) obtained from the player is illegal. If the information is the same as the person's fingerprint information (when the determination in step S72 in FIG. 14 described later is YES), the game shifts to the inoperable state, but the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. The Further, when the player's fingerprint cannot be acquired, a player identification card is inserted into the card insertion slot 24 to shift to a game-ready state.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the fingerprint authentication apparatus 100 of an Example is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the fingerprint authentication device 100.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (1), the fingerprint authentication device 100 includes an inverted U-shaped guide part 110, a sensor part 111, and a base part 112. In the base 112, a light source, a prism, a lens, an image sensor, and the like are provided (all not shown).

  In the base 112, an A / D converter for converting the analog image signal of the fingerprint read by the sensor unit 111 into a digital signal, pre-processing such as noise removal and pattern normalization from the digital image signal (for example, An image signal processing circuit that performs predetermined image processing (such as moving or enlarging an image or emphasizing a fingerprint ridge) on a digital image signal of a fingerprint, or extracting an image (fingerprint) pattern (for example, fingerprint characteristics) A pattern extraction circuit is provided (for extracting (branch position and number of ridges, end position of ridges, etc.)) (none is shown).

  Next, the operation of the fingerprint authentication device 100 when performing fingerprint authentication will be described. At the time of authentication, as shown in FIG. 2 (2), the player places his / her finger parallel to the guide part 110, and the tip of the finger with the fingerprint is placed on the sensor part 111. Here, the light emitted from the light source in the base 112 toward the sensor unit 111 passes through the prism in the base 112 and is reflected by the sensor unit 111. At this time, since the convex portion of the player's fingerprint is in close contact with the sensor unit 111, light diffusion increases and reflection decreases.

  On the other hand, since the concave portion of the player's fingerprint is not in close contact with the sensor unit 111, light diffusion is reduced and light reflection is increased. The light reflected by the sensor unit 111 forms an image at the light receiving unit of the image sensor via the lens in the base unit 112. Thereby, the unevenness information of the fingerprint can be obtained as an analog image signal based on light brightness. Subsequently, the analog image signal of the fingerprint read from the sensor unit 111 is converted into a digital signal by the A / D converter of the fingerprint authentication device 100.

  Then, the image signal processing circuit performs preprocessing such as noise removal and pattern normalization from the digital image signal (for example, predetermined image processing on the digital image signal of the fingerprint (image movement and enlargement, emphasis of fingerprint ridges). Etc.)), and the pattern extraction circuit extracts the pattern of the image (fingerprint) (for example, extracts the features of the fingerprint (such as branch position and number of ridges, end position of the ridge)) and outputs it. Fingerprint information is collated.

  3 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LEDs 101 and the sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means. The main control circuit 71 also includes a communication interface 42 for communicating with the management device 121 (FIG. 4 described later) via the communication network 47 (transmission / reception of fraudster fingerprint information).

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a stop for determining a reel stop mode according to a stop button operation. A table group, various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, a flag, game state information, and the like are stored. The RAM 33 stores a fingerprint information database (FIG. 7 described later) described later.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, as the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30, a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c) and an information display section 18, a hopper 40 that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, including a payout driving unit, a ticket issuing device 44, and reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R.

  Further, a motor driving circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a ticket issuing device driving circuit 43 for driving and controlling the ticket issuing device 44, and BET lamps 9a, 9b and 9c are provided. A lamp driving circuit 45 that controls driving and a display unit driving circuit 48 that controls driving of the information display unit 18 are connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, C / P switch 14, medal sensor 22S, release switch 29, reel stop signal circuit 46, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51, fingerprint authentication device 100, card information reading device 101, power supply main switch 111, for setting There are a key-type switch 112, a reset switch 113, an inoperable state changeover switch 114, and an automatic settlement changeover switch 115.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. When the release switch 29 is maintained in the “ON” state for a predetermined time (for example, “62.95 [ms]”) in the non-playable state, the CPU 31 releases the non-playable state (for example, the BET switches 11 to 13 and the input) The input from the medal sensor 22S is validated).

  The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  The power main switch 111 is used to supply necessary power to the gaming machine 1. The setting key type switch 112 is used for setting and confirming “six steps”. The reset switch 113 is used for canceling the error operation (except for the RAM error) and for updating the “6-step” setting.

  The game impossible state changeover switch 114 is provided for the game hall side to set whether or not to generate a game impossible state (whether or not to perform fingerprint authentication). Specifically, the inoperable state changeover switch 114 is used to set whether or not to enter the inoperable state when the game hall is opened or when the standby state continues for a predetermined time. For example, in the event of a member-only event, the game hall side can be set and operated so as not to cause a non-gameable state by the non-gameable state changeover switch 114, so the convenience of the gaming machine 1 is improved. Can be made.

  The automatic settlement changeover switch 115 is used to set whether or not to perform automatic settlement. Automatic checkout refers to automatically switching the C / P switch 14 to “payout”.

  When the power main switch 111 is “ON”, the necessary power is supplied to the gaming machine 1. If the power main switch 111 is turned “ON” after the setting key type switch 112 is turned “ON”, “1” is displayed on the payout display unit 18 as a setting value. At this time, every time the reset switch 113 is operated, the display of the payout display unit 18 changes from “1” to “6”, and an arbitrary setting (such as a payout rate) can be selected.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The winning combination is determined based on the random number thus sampled and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning is confirmed after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Based on the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 sends the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, and the selected “ Based on the “stop table”, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  In the stop mode indicating winning of the winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the entire game hall system. In this system, a management device (for example, a personal computer) 121 is connected to the communication interface 42 of each gaming machine 1 via a communication network (LAN) 47 such as Ethernet (registered trademark). The management device 121 collects and transmits fraudster fingerprint information via the communication network 47. Note that the fraudster fingerprint information is shared among the plurality of gaming machines 1.

  The management device 121 includes a management device main body 122, an input unit 123 such as a keyboard or a mouse, and a display unit 124 such as a CRT or a liquid crystal display. The game hall side can make various settings using the management device 121.

  FIG. 5 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 3) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "white 7 (design 91)", "red 7 (design 92)", "bell (design 93)", "watermelon (design 94)", "Replay (design 95) ) "," Upper Chile (symbol 96) ", and" Lower Chile (symbol 97) ". Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the symbol combination in which the winning is achieved and the payout in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment will be described for each gaming state. FIG. 6 is stored as a data table in the ROM 32 (FIG. 3) of the main control circuit 71 described above.

  Here, in the winning combination of the embodiment, a big bonus (a continuous action device for a first type special feature, hereinafter referred to as BB), a regular bonus (a first special feature, hereinafter referred to as RB), A replay, a bell small role, a watermelon small role, an upper Chile small role, a lower Chile small role, and a JAC small role are provided. In the gaming machine of the embodiment, different types of winning combinations are provided depending on the gaming state.

  In the following embodiments, BB and RB may be collectively referred to as a bonus. In addition, replays, bell small roles, watermelon small roles, upper Chile small roles, lower Chile small roles, and JAC small roles may be collectively referred to as small roles.

  The gaming state of the embodiment includes a general gaming state, a general gaming state during BB, an RB gaming state, and a carryover state. Transition between games and gaming states in each gaming state is controlled by the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 3).

  The general game state is basically a game state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate (game value given to a player for a unit game value bet on a game)” is smaller than “1”. . Further, it is a gaming state without a carryover role described later, and is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared with other gaming states.

  The BB gaming state is set as a gaming state constituted by a general gaming state during BB and an RB gaming state. Further, the BB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating.

  In the embodiment, when three “white 7 (symbol 91)” and “red 7 (symbol 92)” are arranged along one active line in the carryover state, a BB winning is established.

  When the BB winning is established, 15 medals are paid out and the game state shifts to the general game state during BB (so-called BB game start). In the BB general gaming state of the embodiment, the probability of winning a small role and RB is configured to be higher than that in the general gaming state.

  In addition, the BB gaming state of the embodiment is ended when the game is digested 30 times in the BB general gaming state, the last game of the third RB gaming state is ended, and the gaming state is changed to the general gaming state. Transition. Note that the process may be terminated when the acquired number (for example, a so-called net increase number or payout number) becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 461 sheets).

  The carryover state is a gaming state in which BB winning is permitted over one or a plurality of games. This carryover state shifts when BB is won in the general gaming state. When BB wins, the game ends and the gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating.

  In the embodiment, when three “Replay (symbol 95)” are arranged along one active line in the BB general game state, an RB winning is established. In the carryover state, when “white 7-white 7-red 7” are aligned along the active line, an RB winning is established. When an RB winning is established, 15 medals are paid out and a transition is made to the RB gaming state (so-called RB game start). The establishment of RB winning in the general gaming state during BB is generally referred to as JAC IN.

  In the RB gaming state of the embodiment, by betting one medal, three “Replay (symbol 95)” are arranged along one active line, and a JAC small role winning is established with high probability. State. When the winning of the JAC small role is established, 15 medals are paid out. In addition, the RB gaming state of the embodiment is terminated when the number of games executed in the RB gaming state reaches 12 times or the winning of the JAC small role is established 8 times, and the gaming state is the general gaming state or BB Transition to the medium general game state.

  When three “Replay (symbol 95)” are arranged along one active line in the general gaming state or carryover state, a so-called re-game winning is established. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals.

  In the general gaming state, the carryover state, or the general gaming state during the BB, if three “bells (symbol 93)” are arranged along one active line, a prize for the small role of the bell is established and 15 medals are awarded. Paid out.

  In the general gaming state, the carryover state, or the general gaming state during the BB, when three “watermelons (symbol 94)” are arranged along one active line, a winning combination of watermelon small roles is established and six medals are awarded. Paid out.

  In the general gaming state, the carryover state, or the general gaming state during the BB, when “upper chile (symbol 96) -Any (indicating that any symbol is acceptable) -Any” is aligned along one active line, A prize for a small role is established and one medal is paid out. When “Upper Chile (symbol 96)” is displayed in the upper or lower part of the left display window 4L, winnings are established on two active lines. In this case, two medals (1 x 2) Is paid out.

  In the general gaming state, the carryover state or the general gaming state during the BB, along the one active line, when "Lower Chile (symbol 97) -Any (Indicates that any symbol is acceptable) -Any" is lined up, The winning of a small role is established and 7 medals are paid out. If “Lower Chile (symbol 97)” is displayed in the upper or lower part of the left display window 4L, winnings are established on two active lines. In this case, 14 medals (7 x 2) Is paid out.

  As described above, the winnings of the upper Chile small role and the lower Chile small role are obtained when “upper chile (symbol 96)” and “lower chile (symbol 97)” are stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L. To establish. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the “upper dust (symbol 96)” and “lower dust (symbol 97)” are continuously arranged on the left reel 3L. Therefore, “upper dust (symbol 96)” and “lower dust (symbol 97)” may be stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L at the same time.

  In this case, the winning combination of the upper Chile's small role and the lower Chile's small role overlap (hereinafter, this case is referred to as a large Chile's small role). When “upper dust (symbol 96)” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L and “lower dust (symbol 97)” is displayed in the bottom, the number of payouts is 15 (1 + 7 × 2) It is. Further, when “upper dust (symbol 96)” is displayed in the upper part of the left display window 4L and “lower dust (symbol 97)” is displayed in the middle part, the number of payouts is nine (1 × 2 + 7). ).

  The fingerprint information database stored in the RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The fingerprint information database stores registration date information and fingerprint information in association with each other. The registration date information is information indicating a registration date when fingerprint information is registered. The fingerprint information is information for specifying a player's fingerprint, for example, information indicating a fingerprint feature pattern.

  (1) in FIG. 7 shows a fingerprint information database A that stores player fingerprint information. The player fingerprint information is registered in step S73 of FIG. 14 described later, and is deleted in step S68 of FIG. 13 described later. Basically, when the player fingerprint information is registered, the game is possible, and when the player fingerprint information is not registered, the game is not possible. (2) in FIG. 7 shows a fingerprint information database B that stores fraudulent person fingerprint information. The fraudulent person fingerprint information is registered by a fingerprint information reception process (reception of fraudulent person fingerprint information transmitted by the management apparatus 121) (not shown).

  Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of recorded contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined recorded contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are deleted (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated, I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs personal information identification processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 13 (step S3), and proceeds to step S4. In step S4, it is determined whether or not "30 seconds" have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stopped. If this determination is YES, a “demo display command” requesting display of the “demo image” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S5). If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S6.

  In step S6, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, that is, whether or not a replay has been won in the previous game. If this determination is YES, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S7), and the process proceeds to step S9. If the determination in step S6 is NO, it is determined whether or not there is an input from either the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11 to 13 (step S8).

  If the determination in step S8 is YES, the process moves to step S9, and if NO, the process moves to step S3. In step S9, the game start permission command 2 is set for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S10.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the start operation of the start lever 6 (step S10). If this determination is YES, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S11. That is, a start operation for starting a unit game in this process is detected. On the other hand, if this determination is NO, step S10 is repeated.

  In step S11, the fraud detection process described later with reference to FIG. 15 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In step S12, a random number for lottery for determining the internal winning combination is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S13. In step S13, a game state monitoring process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, a probability lottery process for determining a winning combination (internal winning combination) is performed based on the random value extracted in step S12 and the probability lottery table, and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S15 of FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the winning combination (internal winning combination) is BB or RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, a winning combination determination process for stopping for determining a winning combination for stop is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18. The winning winning combination is a winning combination that is allowed to win among the internal winning combinations.

  In step S18, a table line selection process for selecting a winning line (effective line) for arranging the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination for stop is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. In step S19, a start command including information such as an internal winning combination and a stopping winning combination is set for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, it is determined whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game. When this determination is YES, a 4.1 second time counter is set (step S21), and the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, a request to start rotation of all reels is made, and the process proceeds to step S23 in FIG.

  In step S23 of FIG. 10, a reel stop permission command is set, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, it is determined whether or not the stop button is turned on. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S25. In step S25, the number of sliding frames is determined, and the process proceeds to step S26. The number of sliding symbols is the amount of symbol movement from when the stop button is operated until the reel is stopped.

  In step S26, after the reel stop request, the process waits for the target reel to rotate by the number of sliding frames, and then proceeds to step S27. In step S27, a reel stop command is set, and the process proceeds to step S28. In step S28, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S29, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S29, an all reel stop command is set, and the process proceeds to step S30. In step S30, a winning search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S31. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (a winning combination) based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table.

  In step S31, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG. When the determination in step S31 is NO, an illegal error is displayed (step S32). In this case, the game is canceled.

  In step S33, a winning command indicating a winning combination is set, and the process proceeds to step S34. In step S34, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is BB or RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S35, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S36. In step S35, the carryover combination is cleared (erased), and the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S36, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a BB gaming state or an RB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S37, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S37, a BB / RB game number check process for counting the number of games and the like is performed, and the process proceeds to step S38.

  In step S38, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state has ended. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S39, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S39, BB and RB end processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  The periodic interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This periodic interrupt process is a process of interrupting a predetermined main process in the main control circuit 71 at a predetermined interval (for example, 1.8773 msec).

  First, the CPU 31 saves the data stored in the register (step S41), and proceeds to step S42. In step S42, information related to the right reel 3R is set in "reel identification information" stored in the RAM 33 and indicating information related to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, a reel control process for the right reel 3R is performed, and the process proceeds to step S44. More specifically, rotation start, acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control, stop control, etc. of the right reel 3R are performed. In step S44, information regarding the central reel 3C is set in "reel identification information", and the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S45, a reel control process is performed for the central reel 3C, and the process proceeds to step S46. More specifically, the rotation start, acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control, stop control and the like of the central reel 3C are performed. In step S46, information related to the left reel 3L is set in "reel identification information", and the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, a reel control process for the left reel 3L is performed, and the process proceeds to step S48. More specifically, rotation start, acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control, stop control and the like of the left reel 3L are performed.

  In step S48, an electromagnetic counter control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S49. Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 22, a coin selector (not shown) for distributing a normal medal and an abnormal medal is controlled.

  In step S49, a lamp blinking control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S50. Specifically, control is performed to turn on various lamps provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2.

  In step S50, 7SEG drive control processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S51. Specifically, control is performed to display an RT counter value or the like on the delay cancellation game number display unit 19 or the like.

  In step S51, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S52. Specifically, various commands are transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. In step S52, the saved register is restored.

  The personal information identification process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not fingerprint information has been stored (step S61). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the player fingerprint information is registered in the fingerprint information database A. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S62.

  In step S62, it is determined whether or not a player identification card is inserted into the card information reading apparatus 101 via the card insertion slot 24. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S64, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S63. In step S63, a fingerprint storage process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 14 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S61.

  In step S64, it is determined whether or not the cheating flag is on. The cheating flag is a flag (information) that is set when it is determined that cheating has been performed in the cheating detection process (FIG. 15) described later. When the determination in step S64 is YES, the process proceeds to step S65, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S65, the currently registered player fingerprint information (player fingerprint information registered in the fingerprint information database A) is transmitted to the management device 121 via the communication circuit 47 as the identification information of the fraudster. The process proceeds to step S66. Here, the fingerprint information transmitted to the management apparatus 121 as the identification information of the fraudulent person is transmitted from the management apparatus 121 to each gaming machine 1 as the fraudulent person fingerprint information.

  In step S66, it is determined whether or not 5 minutes (predetermined time) has elapsed since the end of the previous unit game. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S67, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S69. In step S67, it is determined whether or not a player identifying card is inserted in the card information reading apparatus 101. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S70, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S68, since 5 minutes have passed since the end of the previous unit game and the player identification card is not inserted, it is determined that the player has ended the game, and the game registered in the fingerprint information database A is determined. The person's fingerprint information is deleted and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S69, the game start permission command 1 is set, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG. In step S70, a card return process for returning the player identification card to the player is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

  The fingerprint storage process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a fingerprint has been detected (step S71). Specifically, when a player's finger is placed on the sensor unit 111, the analog image signal output from the sensor unit 111 is converted into a digital signal by an A / D converter. Then, by performing preprocessing such as noise removal and pattern normalization from the digital image signal by the image signal processing circuit, the pattern (fingerprint information) pattern can be extracted by the pattern extraction circuit. It is determined whether or not. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S72, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S72, it is determined whether or not it matches the fraudster's fingerprint. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the fingerprint information detected (extracted) in step S71 matches one or more fraudster fingerprint information stored in the fingerprint information database B. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S74, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S73, the fingerprint information detected in step S71 is stored in the fingerprint information database A as player fingerprint information (permission to start the game), and the process proceeds to step S75. In step S74, the fraudster performs fingerprint registration and is about to start a game, so the game is stopped (the game is shifted to an unplayable state). In this way, fraud can be prevented in advance. If step S74 is performed, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S75, it is determined whether or not the fingerprint registration in step S73 is the first registration today. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S76, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S61 in FIG. In step S76, priority ticket issuing processing for issuing a priority entry ticket is performed by controlling the ticket issuing device drive circuit 43, and the process proceeds to step S61 in FIG.

  If the fingerprint cannot be detected in step S71, it is determined whether or not the fingerprint is not detected three times (step S77). That is, it is determined whether or not the acquisition of fingerprint information has failed three times. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S78, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S71. In step S78, the player is requested to receive the player identification card using the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like, and the game is stopped. When step S78 is performed, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, basically, after the registered fingerprint information is deleted (step S68 in FIG. 13), the fingerprint registration is executed (step S73 in FIG. 14) or the release switch 29 is operated. Until the game is performed, the game is not possible.

  The fraud detection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 calculates the start operation timing, and temporarily stores (temporarily stores) the calculated start operation timing (step S81). As a specific example, when the CPU 31 detects that a start operation has been performed in step S10 executed before this processing, the CPU 31 reads a numerical value from a timer that is reset and sequentially updated in the previous unit game, The data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Then, the timer is reset. Thus, the time after the start operation in the previous unit game, that is, the start operation timing is calculated. In other words, the timing of the start operation detected by the determination (processing) in step S10 is calculated and temporarily stored.

  Next, the CPU 31 compares the calculated start operation timing with a predetermined timing set in advance (step S82), and as a result of the comparison, the calculated start operation timing is set at a predetermined timing. It is determined whether or not (step S83). In these processes, the CPU 31 reads from the RAM 33 the timing of the start operation calculated in step S81 and temporarily stored. The CPU 31 reads a predetermined timing preset (stored) in the ROM 32. The predetermined timing here is a reference value used as a reference for timing (for example, about 3.67 seconds, which is a cycle in which the numerical value range of the random number value goes around), and an error value extremely smaller than the reference value (for example, about 45 values). This indicates a timing range calculated from an arbitrary numerical value (0.01 seconds corresponding to a random number of minutes). The CPU 31 calculates a value obtained by adding the reference value by the error value as an upper limit value, and a value obtained by subtracting the reference value by the error value as a lower limit value. Then, a product of the calculated upper limit value and an arbitrary numerical value is calculated, and a product of the lower limit value and the arbitrary numerical value is calculated. This arbitrary numerical value is an integer increasing by “1”, and the increase starts from “1”.

  A specific example is given. The CPU 31 substitutes “1” as an arbitrary numerical value, and calculates a product of the upper limit value and “1” and a product of the lower limit value and “1”. If the CPU 31 determines that the calculated lower limit value is greater than the timing of the start operation, the CPU 31 determines that the timing of the start operation is not a predetermined timing, and proceeds to step S85. In other words, even if the calculation and comparison of the predetermined timing are further performed, there is no possibility that the timing of the start operation becomes the predetermined timing, so the processing is moved to step S85. On the other hand, when the CPU 31 determines that the calculated lower limit value is not equal to or higher than the start operation timing, the CPU 31 determines whether the start operation timing is equal to or lower than the upper limit value and equal to or higher than the lower limit value. If it is determined that the start operation timing is equal to or lower than the upper limit value and equal to or higher than the lower limit value, it is determined that the start operation timing is a predetermined timing, and the process proceeds to step S84. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the timing of the start operation is less than or equal to the upper limit value and greater than or equal to the lower limit value, “1” is added to the arbitrary numerical value, and the arbitrary numerical value is set to “2”. Repeat the calculation process and the comparison process.

  When the CPU 31 executes such a process, the calculated start operation timing is compared with a predetermined timing set in advance, and the calculated start operation timing is a predetermined timing set in advance. It will be judged whether or not. That is, the timing of the start operation detected in step S10 is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the calculated timing of the start operation is a predetermined timing. In other words, when the calculated start operation timing is a predetermined multiple of a predetermined period including an error, it is determined that the predetermined timing is reached.

  In the present embodiment, when the calculated start operation timing is a predetermined multiple of a predetermined cycle including an error (for example, a cycle corresponding to one round of the random number range of the random number value), However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, the calculated timing of the start operation includes a predetermined period that does not include an error (for example, a random number value). If it is a predetermined multiple of a cycle corresponding to one round of the random number range, etc., there is no problem even if it is determined to be the predetermined timing.

  In step S84, the CPU 31 increments the number counter by “1”. The number counter is positioned in a predetermined area of the RAM 33 and has a function of storing the number of times that the start operation timing is determined to be a predetermined timing. Of course, since the number of times is stored by the CPU 31, the CPU 31 also has a function of storing the number of times that the start operation timing is determined to be a predetermined timing. If this process ends, the process moves to step S86. On the other hand, in step S85, the CPU 31 initializes the number counter. For example, the CPU 31 stores “0” in the number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S86. That is, when it is not continuously determined that the timing of the start operation is the predetermined timing, the number counter is initialized. In other words, the number counter, CPU 31, in the present embodiment, has a function of storing the number of consecutive times determined to be continuously determined that the timing of the start operation is a predetermined timing.

  In step S86, the CPU 31 determines whether the number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The CPU 31 reads a numerical value from the number counter stored in the RAM 33 by the process of step S84 or step S85, and determines whether or not it is a predetermined value (for example, three times) or more. As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the fraud information (fraud command) is transmitted to the management apparatus 121 (step S87). Also, the fraud detection flag is updated to on.

  Thus, since it is determined whether or not the timing of the start operation is a predetermined timing, when it is determined that the timing of the start operation is the predetermined timing, specifically, the probability is frequently It is possible to increase the possibility of detecting an illegal act such as a winning combination that is difficult to win and a bonus being frequently selected as an internal winning combination, and to provide a fair game.

  In the present embodiment, when the start operation timing is a predetermined timing, when it is continuously determined over a predetermined number of unit games, it is determined that an illegal act has been performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if it is determined that the timing of the start operation is a predetermined timing discontinuously over a predetermined number of unit games, an illegal act In other words, it may be determined that an illegal act has been performed when it is determined in a predetermined number of unit games that the timing of the start operation is a predetermined timing. In addition, the predetermined number of times in the present embodiment may be one time or a plurality of times. Furthermore, for example, as a result of determination over a predetermined number of determinations, it may be configured to determine whether or not the number of times that the start operation timing is determined to be a predetermined timing is greater than or equal to a predetermined number.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 31 does not determine that the numerical value stored in the number counter is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the CPU 31 ends the present subroutine and proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In the embodiment, the player identifying means (biological information reading means or the like) identifies the personal information (player) by the fingerprint, but is not limited to this. As biometric information, a fingerprint, a voice print, an iris of a pupil, a face outline, a palm vein, and the like can also be adopted.

  In the embodiment, the identification information (biological information) of the fraudster is shared with other gaming machines, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be set as appropriate. For example, an internet line or the like may be connected to a gaming machine (communication interface), and the identification information of the fraudulent person may be shared with other game rooms. Thereby, the fraudulent person can no longer perform the fraudulent act in other game halls, and the fraudulent act can be eliminated.

  In the embodiment, the main control circuit 71 determines fraud and stores (stores) biological information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control circuit 72 may perform these operations. As a result, the burden on the main control circuit 71 can be reduced.

  In the embodiment, the identification information is deleted when a predetermined time has elapsed, and the personal information is identified again. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, the personal information of the player is identified again at the end of the game, and the stored identification information may be deleted if it is the same as the stored identification information. Thereby, it may be possible to prevent the player's identification information from being misused.

  In the embodiment, fraudulent acts using a solenoid are prevented, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate. For example, in order to prevent arbitrary frauds such as fraudulent acts that perform setting acts fraudulently or fraudulent acts that skip radio waves, appropriate fraudulent judgment means (such as a radio wave detection device) can be provided. Further, in the embodiment, it is determined that the act is an illegal act when the start lever 6 is operated a predetermined number of times at regular intervals, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be set as appropriate. Thereby, it may be possible to prevent various frauds in advance.

  In the embodiment, the priority admission ticket is adopted as a privilege (useful to the player), but the present invention is not limited to this and can be set as appropriate. For example, a drink ticket or the like may be provided as a privilege, a plurality of drink tickets and priority admission tickets may be provided, or a configuration in which these can be selected may be provided. This makes it possible to give a useful item that meets the player's needs, thereby increasing the interest of the player in the game.

  In addition, in the case where the wrong person is registered in the identification information of the fraudulent person or when the fraudulent person conducts the fraudulent act after the player has finished the game and the predetermined time has not elapsed, You may make it have the structure which can delete an actor's identification information.

  Also, the time (predetermined time) for newly requesting fingerprint authentication may be set by the game hall using the management device 121. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is convenient for the game hall side. Further, the predetermined time may be set by operating the operating means (start lever 6, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, etc.) of the gaming machine.

  Further, the game hall may use the management device 121 to make a request for fingerprint authentication at a desired time. As a result, it may be possible to take all possible measures against fraud.

  In the embodiment, each gaming machine transmits (outputs) fraudster fingerprint information to the management apparatus 121, but is not limited thereto. The gaming machine that has detected the fraud may transmit the fraudster fingerprint information directly to the other gaming machines via the communication circuit network 47.

  Further, on the condition that the comparison result of the comparison means is different from the specific result, information erasure means (for example, the main control circuit 71, etc.) for erasing the identification information stored in the second biological information storage means It is also possible to provide a means for performing step S68 of FIG. By doing so, misuse of identification information can be prevented.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and patty lots in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the gaming machine 1 is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a gaming machine. The perspective view of the fingerprint authentication apparatus of an Example. The block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. The figure which shows schematic structure of the whole communication system. The figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel. The figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. The figure which shows a fingerprint information database. The main flowchart of a main control circuit. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows a periodic interruption process. The flowchart which shows a personal information identification process. The flowchart which shows a fingerprint memory | storage process. The flowchart which shows a fraud detection process.

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1 gaming machine 2 cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 start lever 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 30 microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
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71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (6)

Biometric information reading means for reading biometric information for identifying a player as electronic information;
A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game in response to an operation by the player;
Based on the detection of the game start command signal output from the game start command means, fluctuation display means for variably displaying identification information necessary for the game,
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on detection of the game start command signal output from the game start instruction means;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of the variable display of the variable display means based on the operation of the operating means operated by the player;
Stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information based on the detection of the stop command signal output from the stop command means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means,
As a result of the stop control means stopping the variation display, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, a game medium giving means for giving a game medium;
First biological information storage means for storing the biological information as electronic information;
Comparing means for comparing the electronic information read by the biological information reading means with the electronic information stored in the first biological information storage means;
When the comparison result of the comparison means is a specific result, the game disabling means for making the game inoperable,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Clocking means for timing the time in a standby state in which the game start command signal is not detected for a predetermined time;
Release means for releasing the inoperable state;
With
The game disabling means makes the game impossible state triggered by the time measured by the time measuring means being the predetermined time,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the release means releases the non-gameable state on condition that a result of comparison by the comparison means is a result different from the specific result. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Information control means for storing electronic information read by the biological information reading means in the second biological information storage means on the condition that the comparison result of the comparison means is a result different from the specific result;
Cheating determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined cheating has been performed;
An information output means for outputting electronic information stored in the second biological information storage means to the outside when the cheating judgment means determines that the predetermined cheating has been performed;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The cheating determination means is a start operation time determination means for determining a time when the game start command signal is output;
Time discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the time discriminated by the start operation timing discriminating means is a predetermined time;
Fraud determination means for determining that the predetermined fraud has been performed when the timing determination means determines that the predetermined timing is;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A gaming machine comprising a privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to a player on the condition that a result of comparison by the comparison unit is a result different from the specific result. 6. A gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising electronic information reading means for reading information recorded on a recording medium capable of recording electronic information.

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