JP2004201796A - Game machine, illicit conduct prevention method for game machine, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the setting with respect to an internal operation from being illicitly changed. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a setting key switch and a setting key for changing the setting with respect to the internal operation and a control part for changing the setting according to a predetermined procedure when the setting key switch is turned to a setting possible state and the setting switch is operated. In the game machine, when the setting key switch is turned to the setting possible state and the setting switch is operated, a predetermined hard key switch is confirmed, the setting is changed according to the predetermined procedure when the state matches with the state preserved at the setting change of the previous time and also the state of the hard key switch of this time is preserved. When both do not match, an error is reported without changing the setting. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a fraud prevention method in a gaming machine, and a program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a player can enjoy a game by inserting a predetermined number of medals into the gaming machine. Medals required for the game can be borrowed by a medal lending machine or the like provided in the gaming hall, and the game can be started by inserting the medal into a medal slot of a desired gaming machine.
[0003]
The gaming machine basically pays out medals when the patterns are aligned, but whether the patterns are aligned depends on the result of the lottery by the internal computer. Various prizes, such as a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a small role, also follow the result of the lottery by the internal computer. The lottery process can be set within a predetermined range, and a setting operation is performed by the shop in a hall or the like where a gaming machine is installed. The setting change was performed by a procedure such as opening the door of the gaming machine, turning on a setting key switch provided in the power supply unit, and performing a predetermined operation such as pressing a setting change switch.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Only a small part of the players committed cheating (so-called goto). For example, there has been a person who illegally changes a setting of a gaming machine to one that is advantageous to oneself by performing a setting operation illegally. The door of the gaming machine is provided with a key so that it can not be easily opened and closed, and a key is also required for operating the setting key switch, but those who commit misconduct open a hole in the door, It seems that improper settings have been made by modifying the wiring of the setting key switch.
[0005]
As described above, there has been no security countermeasure other than the mechanism of the key in the conventional gaming machine. Anyone who knows a predetermined procedure for changing the settings can make an unauthorized setting.
[0006]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, a method for preventing illegal acts in a gaming machine, and a program, which make it possible to prevent such misconduct beforehand by a store.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides a setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation, a setting key switch being set to a settable state, and setting according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. A gaming machine comprising a control unit for performing a change,
The control unit includes:
When the setting key switch is set to a settable state, and when the setting switch is operated, a predetermined hard key switch is checked, and when the state matches the state stored at the time of the previous setting change. The setting is changed in accordance with a predetermined procedure, the current state of the hard key switches is saved, and when the two do not match, an error is notified without changing the setting.
[0008]
As the hard key switch, an existing switch which is infrequently used (for example, a stop presence / absence switch or an error release button) can be used.
[0009]
The hard key switch may use all or a part of a game start switch and a plurality of stop switches.
[0010]
The present invention provides a setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation, a setting key switch being set to a settable state, and setting according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. A gaming machine comprising a control unit for performing a change,
The control unit includes:
When the setting key switch is set to a settable state, and the setting switch is operated, a password input is requested, and when the input password is correct, the setting is changed according to a predetermined procedure, and the password is changed. If it is not correct, an error is notified without changing the setting.
[0011]
As the password, an existing switch that is used infrequently (for example, a stop presence / absence switch or an error release button) can be used.
[0012]
The password may be input by operating all or a part of a game start switch and a plurality of stop switches in a predetermined order.
[0013]
The present invention provides a setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation, a setting key switch being set to a settable state, and setting according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. A fraud preventing method for a gaming machine comprising a control unit for performing a change,
Confirming a predetermined hard key switch when the setting key switch is settable, and when the setting switch is operated;
Determining whether the state of the hard key switch matches the state saved at the time of the previous setting change,
A step of changing settings according to a predetermined procedure when both match,
A step of saving the state of the current hard key switch;
And performing an error notification without changing the settings when the two do not match.
[0014]
The present invention provides a setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation, a setting key switch being set to a settable state, and setting according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. A fraud preventing method for a gaming machine comprising a control unit for performing a change,
Requesting input of a password when the setting key switch is settable and the setting switch is operated;
A step of changing settings according to a predetermined procedure when the entered password is correct;
And performing error notification without changing the setting when the password is incorrect.
[0015]
The present invention provides a setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation, a setting key switch being set to a settable state, and setting according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. A control program for a gaming machine comprising a control unit for performing a change,
Confirming a predetermined hard key switch when the setting key switch is settable, and when the setting switch is operated;
Determining whether the state of the hard key switch matches the state saved at the time of the previous setting change,
A step of changing settings according to a predetermined procedure when both match,
A step of saving the state of the current hard key switch;
The step of notifying the error without changing the setting when the two do not match is performed by the computer of the control unit.
[0016]
The present invention provides a setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation, a setting key switch being set to a settable state, and setting according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. A control program for a gaming machine comprising a control unit for performing a change,
Requesting input of a password when the setting key switch is settable and the setting switch is operated;
A step of changing settings according to a predetermined procedure when the entered password is correct;
Performing an error notification without changing a setting when a password is incorrect is executed by the computer of the control unit.
[0017]
The program according to the present invention is recorded on a recording medium, for example.
Examples of the medium include an EPROM device, a flash memory device, a flexible disk, a hard disk, a magnetic tape, a magneto-optical disk, a CD (including a CD-ROM and a Video-CD), a DVD (DVD-Video, a DVD-ROM, and a DVD-ROM). RAM cartridge), a ROM cartridge, a RAM memory cartridge with a battery backup, a flash memory cartridge, a nonvolatile RAM cartridge, and the like.
[0018]
In addition, communication media such as a wired communication medium such as a telephone line and a wireless communication medium such as a microwave line are included. The Internet is also included in the communication medium mentioned here.
[0019]
A medium is a medium on which information (mainly digital data and programs) is recorded by some physical means, and which allows a processing device such as a computer or a dedicated processor to perform a predetermined function. is there.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
First Embodiment of the Invention
A slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention and a method for preventing fraud will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0021]
FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine showing a state where the front door is closed, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the slot machine showing a state where the front door is opened 180 degrees.
[0022]
1 and 2, reference numeral 100 denotes a slot machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 100 has a slot machine body 120 and one side of the front face of the slot machine body 120 which can be opened and closed by a hinge or the like. And a front door 130 attached thereto. On the front surface of the front door 130, as shown in FIG. 1, a game display unit 131 is provided substantially at the center, and a medal slot 132 for a player to insert medals is provided at a lower right corner of the game display unit 131. Further, on the right side of the medal insertion slot 132, a reject button 133 is provided for forcibly discharging the clogged medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 132 and out of the slot machine 100.
[0023]
Further, a start button 134 for starting a game is provided at the lower left of the game display section 131, and three stop buttons are provided for each of the three reels. At the center of the lower end of the front door, a medal payout port 135 is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of medals are fixed inside the slot machine main body 120 and stored therein, and the stored medals are inserted into a payout slot 135 provided on the front surface of the front door 130, as shown in FIG. A hopper device 121 for paying out sheets one by one is provided. A hopper tank 122 that opens upward and stores a plurality of medals therein is provided at an upper portion of the hopper device 121.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 2, a medal (coin) selector 1 is attached to the back of the front door 130 behind a medal insertion slot 132 provided on the front of the front door 130. The medal selector 1 rolls the medals toward the hopper device 121 while detecting the passage of the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 132, and outputs a different-diameter medal whose outer diameter is different from a predetermined dimension, or iron or iron. This is an apparatus for selecting and eliminating illegal medals made of an alloy, and for selecting and excluding a predetermined number or more medals that can be inserted per game.
[0025]
As shown in FIG. 2, a lead-out path 136 is provided below the medal selector 1 so as to cover the lower part thereof and communicate with the payout port 135 of the front door 130. The medals sorted by the medal selector 1 are returned to the player from the payout port 135 via the outlet path 136.
[0026]
A player who wants to enjoy a game with the slot machine can first borrow a medal as a game medium from a medal lending machine (not shown) or the like and directly insert a medal into the medal slot 132 of the medal insertion device. At the center and upper part of the housing of the slot machine, a square window-like display window facing the player is formed. In the center of the display window at the center, a symbol display window through which symbols of three rotating reels can be seen is formed. The start switch 134 is a lever located diagonally below the rotating reel, and starts driving the reel unit on condition that a game medal is inserted. The drive of the reel unit is stopped by the stop switch. The reel unit includes three rotating reels. Each of the rotating reels includes a rotating drum made of a synthetic resin, and a tape-shaped reel tape stuck around the rotating drum. A plurality (for example, 21) of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel tape.
[0027]
The slot machine 100 includes a power supply unit. FIG. 3 shows details of the panel of the power supply unit 205. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0028]
In FIG. 3, a power switch 2051 is a power on / off switch, a power pilot lamp 2052 is a lamp (LED) that is turned on when the power is on, and a stop presence / absence switch 2053 is a stop that limits the number of payout medals. Is set to “Yes” or “No”. The stop presence / absence switch 2053 is normally set to “none”, and is not frequently used. Therefore, the stop presence / absence switch 2053 can be used as the hard key. Although a new switch may be provided as the hard key, considering the compatibility with the conventional housing, in order to realize the fraud prevention method according to the embodiment of the present invention only by changing the software, Preferably, an existing switch is used as a hard key. In this case, it is conceivable to share a switch that is used less frequently as a hard key. A setting key switch 2054 is a switch for validating the setting, a setting change / reset switch 2055 is a switch for validating the setting change or resetting the device, and an AC100V pilot lamp 2056 is a power supply for the housing. A lamp indicating that a certain AC 100 V is supplied, and an AC power output and a power cable 2057 are for supplying power.
[0029]
In FIG. 4, reference numerals 200 and 201 denote a main board and a sub-board each containing a CPU. The main board 200 performs medal insertion, payout, reel control, winning processing, and the like. The sub-substrate 201 performs processing such as effect display. An operation unit 202 includes switches such as a start switch 134, a stop switch, and a bet switch. Reference numeral 203 denotes a reel unit including three rotating reels. Reference numeral 204 denotes an effect display unit including a game display unit 131, internal illumination of a reel, a liquid crystal display device, a speaker, and the like. The effect display unit 204 notifies the winning combination and the pressing order. A power supply unit 205 supplies power to each unit. The power supply unit 205 is provided with a hard key (can be shared with an existing switch) for preventing fraud.
[0030]
Next, an apparatus / method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described. The gist of the first embodiment of the present invention is that when a setting change state (other timing is possible), a hard key such as an external switch is checked, and whether or not the state change is “OK” is checked. If "NG", an error is issued and the state change is not performed. In order to realize the configuration by using the configuration of the conventional apparatus as it is, for example, a 1-bit password structure is provided by using a stop presence / absence switch 2053.
[0031]
A specific procedure executed by the CPU of the main board 200 will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG.
[0032]
(1) When the normal setting value change processing stop / presence switch 2053 is used as a hard key, prior to performing the set value change processing, the operator turns on the setting key switch 2054 and operates the stop / presence switch 2053. Change from stop "no" (normal state) to "present" (state when setting is changed). The state in which the setting is changed is determined by the hall manager.
[0033]
S1: Check the hard key.
The information on the current state of the switch 2053 is obtained. The stop presence / absence switch 2053 is set to “stop”.
[0034]
S2: Determine whether the value is the same as the previous saved value.
The state of the hard key obtained in S1 is compared with the state of the hard key previously stored. If the operation is normal, that is, if a person who has the proper authority to change the setting and knows the correct procedure (a person who knows that the setting change is performed in the state of “Yes”) is operated, the two match. (YES in S2).
[0035]
S3: Save the current hard key value.
The state of the stop presence / absence switch 2053 is saved. The stored hard key value is used in the next authentication process. If the state of the stop presence / absence switch 2053 is left as it is, “Yes” is stored, and if it is changed, “No” is stored.
[0036]
When the hard key value is changed at a timing different from that shown in FIG. 5, for example, the state of “stopped” is changed without being stopped, information of another switch is replaced, or information of another switch is added. At this time, a person who has a proper authority to change the setting may change the hard key value in a predetermined procedure. For example, if the hard key value is stored when the setting value change processing is completed, the hard key may be changed before that.
[0037]
S4: Perform normal setting value change processing.
When the setting value change processing is completed, the stop presence / absence switch 2053 is set to a normal state, in the above example, the stop is “none”.
[0038]
(2) Incorrect setting value change processing An unauthorized person does not know the correct setting value change processing procedure, and does not know the state of the hard key at the time of the previous setting value change, so that the hard key cannot be set correctly. When the stop presence / absence switch 2053 is used as a hard key, the stop presence / absence switch 2053 remains “none”.
[0039]
S1: Check the hard key.
The information on the current state of the switch 2053 is obtained. The stop presence / absence switch 2053 is set to “stop”.
[0040]
S2: Determine whether the value is the same as the previous saved value.
The state of the hard key obtained in S1 is compared with the state of the hard key previously stored. This time, they do not match (NO in S2).
[0041]
S3: An error display process is performed.
For example, a buzzer sounds and a lamp blinks. This state continues until the reset switch 2055 is pressed.
[0042]
As described above, in the first embodiment of the invention, the hard key is turned “ON” in the setting change state, and is turned “OFF” after the setting value is determined (the ON / OFF state may be reversed. By doing so, it is possible to know the state of the hard key switch before performing the setting value change process and determine whether the operation is performed by a person with valid authority or an unauthorized operation. For example, if the stop presence / absence switch 2053 is “none” in the setting change state, it can be determined that an error has occurred. Through such an authentication procedure, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes.
[0043]
Even if there is only one hard key, the probability that a fraudster who does not know the circumstances can set the hard key to the correct state is one half, which is high risk for the fraudster and can reduce the willingness of fraud. This is because the hard key can be set arbitrarily in step S3.
[0044]
By using a plurality of hard keys, fraud can be more effectively prevented. For example, a switch of about 3 bits may be prepared, and the logic may be changed after the setting is changed in the same procedure as described above.
[0045]
Although the hard key 205a is provided in the power supply unit 205 in the above example, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, some or all of the switches of the operation unit 202 can be used as hard keys. A combination of a start button and / or a stop button may be used as a password input unit. For example, pressing a start button and a center stop button may be a hard key input.
[0046]
Embodiment 2 of the invention
In the first embodiment of the invention, a hard key is used. Instead, a password may be used. That is, in order to shift to the set value change state, a certain password structure is provided, and if there is a difference at the time of confirming the password, the password is determined to be invalid and an error is reported. In addition to the combination of alphanumeric characters, the operation order of a plurality of switches and the operation history of a specific switch can be used as a password.
[0047]
FIG. 6 shows a functional block diagram of the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 6, the power supply unit 205 includes a password input unit 205b.
[0048]
Next, an apparatus / method according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described. A specific procedure executed by the CPU of the main board 200 will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG.
[0049]
S11: Enter a password.
A person who wants to change the setting inputs a predetermined password.
[0050]
S12: Determine whether the password is correct.
If the password is normal, that is, if the person who has the proper authority to change the setting and knows the correct password operates the password, they match (YES in S12). Otherwise (NO in S12), the error processing of step S14 is executed.
[0051]
S13: A normal set value change process is executed.
[0052]
S14: An error display process is performed.
For example, a buzzer sounds and a lamp blinks. This state continues until the reset switch 2055 is pressed.
[0053]
Specific examples of the password will be given.
Example 1) Unless the error release button is pressed in S11, the state does not shift to the set value change state.
Example 2) A password is previously registered in a virtual memory on software by an external operation. In S11, the password is entered, and if there is a difference when the password is confirmed in S12, an error is displayed.
[0054]
In the above example, the password input unit 205b provided in the power supply unit 205 is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, some or all of the switches of the operation unit 202 can be used as a password input unit. A combination of a start button and / or a stop button can be used as a password input unit, for example, pressing the start button and then pressing the stop button in the order of right, center, and left, or at least a start button and a stop button. Pressing one may be used as password input.
[0055]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention described in the claims, which are also included in the scope of the present invention. Needless to say,
[0056]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized change of a set value by using a hard key or a password.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine showing a state in which a front door is closed.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the slot machine showing a state where a front door is opened by 180 degrees.
FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a panel of a power supply unit of the slot machine.
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 5 shows an operation flowchart of the slot machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
FIG. 7 shows an operation flowchart of the slot machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 medal selector 100 slot machine 120 slot machine body 121 hopper device 122 hopper tank 130 front door 131 game display unit 132 medal insertion slot 133 reject button 134 start button 135 payout port 136 lead-out path 200 main board 201 sub-substrate 202 operating unit 203 reel unit 204 Effect display unit 205 Power supply unit 205a Hard key 205b Password input unit 2051 Power switch 2052 Power supply pilot lamp 2053 Stopping switch 2054 Setting key switch 2055 Setting change / reset switch 2056 AC100V pilot lamp 2057 AC power output and power cable

Claims (10)

A setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation; and a control for setting the setting key switch to a settable state and performing a setting change according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. And a gaming machine comprising:
The control unit includes:
When the setting key switch is set to a settable state, and when the setting switch is operated, a predetermined hard key switch is checked, and when the state matches the state stored at the time of the previous setting change. A gaming machine which changes settings according to a predetermined procedure, saves the current state of the hard key switches, and notifies an error without changing the settings when the two do not match. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the hard key switch is an existing switch that is used less frequently. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the hard key switch is all or a part of a game start switch and a plurality of stop switches. A setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation; and a control for setting the setting key switch to a settable state and performing a setting change according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. And a gaming machine comprising:
The control unit includes:
When the setting key switch is set to a settable state, and the setting switch is operated, a password input is requested, and when the input password is correct, the setting is changed according to a predetermined procedure, and the password is changed. A gaming machine characterized in that when it is not correct, an error notification is made without changing the setting. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the password is inputted by using an existing switch that is infrequently used. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the password is input by operating all or a part of a game start switch and a plurality of stop switches in a predetermined order. A setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation; and a control for setting the setting key switch to a settable state and performing a setting change according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. A method for preventing fraudulent acts in a gaming machine comprising:
Confirming a predetermined hard key switch when the setting key switch is settable, and when the setting switch is operated;
Determining whether the state of the hard key switch matches the state saved at the time of the previous setting change,
A step of changing settings according to a predetermined procedure when both match,
A step of saving the state of the current hard key switch;
Performing an error notification without making a setting change when the two do not match with each other. A setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation; and a control for setting the setting key switch to a settable state and performing a setting change according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. A method for preventing fraudulent acts in a gaming machine comprising:
Requesting input of a password when the setting key switch is settable and the setting switch is operated;
A step of changing settings according to a predetermined procedure when the entered password is correct;
Performing an error notification without making a setting change when the password is incorrect. A setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation; and a control for setting the setting key switch to a settable state and performing a setting change according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. And a control program for a gaming machine comprising:
Confirming a predetermined hard key switch when the setting key switch is settable, and when the setting switch is operated;
Determining whether the state of the hard key switch matches the state saved at the time of the previous setting change,
A step of changing settings according to a predetermined procedure when both match,
A step of saving the state of the current hard key switch;
Performing a notification of an error without making a setting change when the two do not match, by a computer of the control unit. A setting key switch and a setting switch for performing a setting change relating to an internal operation; and a control for setting the setting key switch to a settable state and performing a setting change according to a predetermined procedure when the setting switch is operated. And a control program for a gaming machine comprising:
Requesting input of a password when the setting key switch is settable and the setting switch is operated;
A step of changing settings according to a predetermined procedure when the entered password is correct;
Performing an error notification without changing the setting when the password is incorrect.

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