JPH1190017A - Pachinko machine operation condition informing method and pachinko machine employing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inform a player of a game restricting condition without giving an unpleasant feeling by moving a lighting system lighting the front face of a pachinko machine to a lighting condition different from when the pachinko machine is set in a condition capable of playing a game when the pachinko machine is set into a condition in which no game can be continued. SOLUTION: A lighting system 11 and a display 10b are controlled by a control part 20. When the power source is turned ON, a pachinko machine is set into a game condition, lighting devices 11a-11c of the lighting system 11 are lit ON, and the display 10b is set into a lighting condition with no display in which the display 10b can display the number of supplied medals. When generation of an unfair act or an error is detected and the pachinko machine is set under the game restricting condition. The lighting devices 11a-11c are turned OFF all together. When it is a game restricting condition caused by generation of an error, the display 11b displays an error code responding to the kind of the error, and when it is a game restricting condition caused by generation of an unfair act, a lighting condition with no display without displaying an error code is retained.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique applied to a pachinko machine or a slot machine such as a pachinko machine installed in a playground such as a pachinko hall. When the game machine is set in a state in which the game cannot be executed (hereinafter, referred to as a "game restriction state"), the operation of the game machine used to notify a player or a staff member of the playground of this. The present invention relates to a state notification method and a game machine such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine in which the method is implemented.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a typical slot machine, when a medal is inserted and a start lever is operated, three reels rotate simultaneously, and when a plurality of stop button switches are sequentially pressed, each stop is stopped. The reel corresponding to the button switch stops. When all reels have stopped, any of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel are arranged on a predetermined stop line, and the presence or absence of a prize is determined according to the combination of the arranged symbols. On the front of the slot machine, there are provided a reel display unit and an illumination panel on which three reels can be visually recognized. When the power is turned on, the illumination system lights up and the reel display unit and the illumination display are turned on. The panel is illuminated.

[0003] By the way, some players perform fraudulent acts to deceive medals. For this reason, in a conventional slot machine, the presence or absence of fraudulent behavior is constantly monitored and fraudulent behavior is performed. At this time, the game is set to the game restriction state in which execution of the game is impossible, and the fact that a player or a clerk has committed fraud is notified by an alarm sound.

[0004]

However, in the system in which the occurrence of fraudulent activity is notified by sound, for example, when an alarm device is installed at an island end or the like, it is not possible to immediately identify the machine in which the fraudulent activity occurred. Also, if the alarm sound is loud, there is a problem that other players besides the cheating person may be uncomfortable, so recently setting and notifying the game restriction state without giving other players uncomfortable feeling. A game machine designed to be played was proposed.

For example, in JP-A-1-313076, use of instantaneous light control glass for the front glass of a pachinko machine is disclosed, and in JP-A-3-9778 and JP-A-8-803.
No. 64 proposes the use of a liquid crystal panel for the front glass of a pachinko machine, and in the event of a fraud, the front glass is set to a state in which light does not pass, thereby setting the game restriction state and We are reporting. However, in these methods, it is necessary to use a special member such as a light control glass or a liquid crystal panel, and a wiring structure therefor is also required, which complicates the internal structure of the pachinko machine and increases the cost.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has no danger of giving an unpleasant audible alarm to a player other than a wrongdoer. Without using special members of
It is an object of the present invention to provide an operating state notification method of a game machine capable of notifying a player or a clerk of a game restriction state set due to occurrence of fraud, and a game machine in which the method is implemented.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, when a game machine is set to a state in which the game cannot be executed, a part or all of an illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine is used to execute the game. By changing the state of the game machine to a lighting state different from that when the game machine is set to a state in which the game can be performed, the game machine is notified that the game cannot be executed.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the game machine is set in a state where the game cannot be executed, a part or all of the illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine is turned off.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the game machine is set in a state in which the game cannot be executed, a part or all of the illumination system for illuminating the front surface of the game machine is turned off and then intermittently turned on. .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game machine having an illumination system for illuminating a front surface of a machine, further comprising control means for controlling an operation of the illumination system, wherein the control means executes a game. Controlling the operation of the lighting system so that, when set to an impossible state, a part or all of the lighting system is shifted to a lighting state different from that when the game is set to be executable; It is characterized by.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, when the game machine is set to a state in which the game cannot be executed, a part of an illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine with respect to the game machine and other predetermined game machines. The game machine is now informed that the game can no longer be executed by shifting the whole game to a different lighting state than when the game machine is set to a state in which the game can be executed. Things.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game machine having an illumination system for illuminating a front surface of a machine, comprising a control unit for controlling an operation of the illumination system, and a communication unit capable of communicating with the outside. When the game is set to a state where the game cannot be executed, a part or all of the lighting system is set to a different lighting state than when the game is set to be executable. In order to make a transition, the operation of the lighting system is controlled, and the fact that the game is set to be disabled is output to the outside by the communication means. When the communication means detects that the setting has been made, an operation of the lighting system is performed so that a part or all of the lighting system shifts to a lighting state different from that when the game is set to be executable. Features to control To.

[0013]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a part or all of the illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine shifts to an illumination state different from when the game machine is set to a state in which a game can be executed. Thus, the player and the attendant know that the game machine has been set to a state in which the game cannot be executed.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a part of or the entire lighting system for illuminating the front of the game machine is turned off, so that the player or the attendant can set the game machine to a state in which the game cannot be executed. I understand.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, after a part or all of the illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine is turned off and then intermittently turned on, the player or the attendant is in a state where the game cannot be executed. It can be seen that the amusement machine has been set.

In the amusement machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the game is set to a state in which the execution of the game is disabled, the control means:
A part or all of the illumination system that illuminates the front of the game machine is shifted to an illumination state different from that when the game is set to be executable.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, with respect to the game machine and other predetermined game machines set in a state in which the game cannot be executed, a part or all of the illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine can execute the game. By shifting to a lighting state different from that when the game machine is set to a possible state, a player or an attendant can know that any game machine has been set to a state in which the game cannot be executed.

In the amusement machine according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when the execution of the game is set to an impossible state or when another predetermined amusement machine is set to the state where the execution of the game is disabled, the communication means is used. When detected, the control means shifts a part or all of the illumination system for illuminating the front surface of the game machine to an illumination state different from that when the game is set to be executable.

[0019]

FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a slot machine embodying the present invention. It is needless to say that the present invention can be applied to a game machine other than the slot machine as long as the game machine has an illumination system for illuminating the front of the machine. The illustrated slot machine 1 has a door 2 on the front of a box-shaped body.
The reel 2 has a reel display 3, a medal slot 4, a starting lever 5,
Three stop button switches 6a, 6b, 6c, a medal discharge port 7, a medal tray 8, and the like are provided.

The reel display section 3 displays a total of five stop lines L _{1 to} L ₅ , upper, middle, lower, and oblique. If the number of inserted medals is one, the center stop line L _If only ₁ is 2, the upper, middle, and lower three stop lines L ₁
~L ₃ is, if the three, all of the stop line L ₁ ~L
₅ are activated respectively.

Three reels 9a, 9b, 9c are incorporated in the body in accordance with the position of the reel display unit 3. A plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface of each of the reels 9a, 9b, 9c, and when the reels are stopped, symbols for three frames of each of the reels 9a, 9b, 9c are displayed.
Arrayed in a line on each stop line L ₁ ~L _5.

The reels 9a, 9b, 9c of the reel display window 3
A plurality of indicators 10a to 10c are provided at both sides of the display. Among these displays, the display 10b
Displays the number of paid-out medals at the time of winning when normal, and displays an error code indicating the type of error when an error occurs. Here, an error is an abnormality of a machine that hinders the execution of the game, and corresponds to, for example, a blockage of inserted medals or payout medals or a lack of payout medals.

The slot machine having the above configuration has three illuminating devices 11a to 11c for illuminating the front of the machine.
Is provided. First lighting device 1
1a is provided inside the reel display section 3 and each reel 9
Light is projected obliquely from above toward the peripheral surfaces of the reels 9a, 9b and 9c so that the symbols on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 9a, 9b and 9c can be easily seen from the outside.

The second lighting device 11b includes a reel display unit 3
Behind the illuminated panel 12 arranged above the
The lighting devices 11c are disposed behind an illuminated panel 13 disposed below the reel display unit 3, respectively.
Each of the illuminated panels 12 and 13 has a configuration in which characters and patterns are printed on the surface of a transparent synthetic resin plate with a translucent ink, and the illuminated panels 12 and 13 are illuminated by back lighting by the illuminating devices 11b and 11c. Characters and patterns are brightly raised. In this embodiment, a fluorescent lamp is used as each of the first to third lighting devices 11a to 11c, but a light bulb or a light emitting diode may be used instead of the fluorescent lamp.

When medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 4, the number of stop lines corresponding to the number of inserted medals is activated, and when the starting lever 5 is operated, three reels 9a, 9b, 9c are activated. Starts all at once. Thereafter, each time the stop button switches 6a, 6b, 6c are operated, the corresponding reels 9a, 9b, 9c are individually stopped. At this time, when a predetermined combination of symbols is established on any of the activated stop lines, a medal payout mechanism (not shown) inside the machine is activated, and a predetermined number of medals are discharged from the medal discharge port 7. It is released to the medal tray 8.

In the slot machine of this embodiment, when the above-mentioned error occurs or when an illegal action is performed by a player, the game is set to the game restriction state in which the game cannot be executed. Here, the fraudulent act specifically refers to an act of fraudulently defrauding a medal in the machine or a preliminary act thereof.For example, when a severe shock is applied to the machine, a front door is used. When the part 2 is opened without permission, when the illegal reels 9a, 9b, 9c rotate or stop, or when a medal is ejected even though no prize has been established, this must be done. It is detected and set to the game restriction state. The game restriction state in this embodiment refers to a mechanical state such as disabling the insertion of medals or the operation of a start lever, and a state in which a game can be executed by a clerk performing a predetermined reset operation. (Hereinafter, referred to as a “game-enabled state”).

FIG. 2 shows an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 described above. Note that FIG. 2 shows only the configuration related to the present invention, and other configurations are omitted. In the figure, reference numeral 20 denotes a control unit composed of a microcomputer for controlling a series of machine operations. The control unit is a CPU 21 and an RO for storing programs and fixed data.
M22, and a RAM 23 for reading and writing data.

The input / output units are connected to the control unit 20 via a bus 24. FIG. 2 shows an illumination system 11 including first to third illumination devices 11a, 11b, 11c, and an error code. In addition to the display 10b used for the display of, a reset switch 25, a fraud detecting means 26, and an error detecting means 27 are shown. In order to increase the notification effect,
An alarm device 28 such as an alarm buzzer or an alarm lamp may be provided.

The fraud detecting means 26 and the error detecting means 27 shown in FIG. 3 are generically known structures for detecting a predetermined fraudulent activity by a player or a predetermined error. The fraud detecting means 26 and the error detecting means 27
Various types of switches, sensors, microcomputers, and the like are specifically configured in accordance with the contents of the wrongdoing or error to be detected. The reset switch 25 is provided inside the machine, cancels the game restriction state in which the game cannot be executed, and returns to the game possible state in which the game can be executed.

The operations of the illumination system 11 and the display 10b are controlled by the control unit 20, and a specific example of the control is shown in the time chart of FIG. In FIG. 3, when the power is turned on, the machine is set in a game-enabled state, the first to third lighting devices 11a to 11c constituting the lighting system 11 are turned on, and the display 10b displays the number of payout medals. Is turned on without display.

When the machine is set to the game restriction state upon detection of the occurrence of the misconduct or the error, the first to third lighting devices 11a to 11b are turned off all at once. On the other hand, the display 10b displays an error code according to the type of the error when the game is in the game restriction state due to the occurrence of the error,
In the game restriction state due to the occurrence of cheating, a non-display lighting state in which no error code is displayed is maintained. As described above, the occurrence of a fraudulent activity or an error can be known by shifting the lighting system 11 from the on state to the off state, and whether or not the fraudulent activity is based on whether the display 10b displays an error code. You can tell if an error has occurred. In order to enhance the notification effect, an alarm device such as an alarm buzzer or an alarm lamp is provided at an appropriate place in the playground or at each machine.
And the alarm device 28 may be activated when the machine is in the game restriction state.

When the clerk performs a reset operation, the game returns to the game-enabled state, and the lighting devices 11a to 11c light up.
The display 10b is in a non-display state in which the number of payout medals can be displayed. In this case, it is possible that the wrongdoer illegally opens the door unit 2 and performs a reset operation. Therefore, even if the reset operation is performed, the light-off state is continued until a certain time elapses. The game may not be restarted. When the power is turned off, the lighting system 11
, The first to third lighting devices 11a to 11c are turned off, and the display 10b is also turned off so that the display cannot be performed.

In this embodiment, all the lighting devices 11a to 11c are turned off at the same time when a fraudulent activity or an error occurs. However, for example, only the first lighting device 11a may be turned off. Also, when fraud occurs,
For example, only the first lighting device 11a is turned off, and when an error occurs, for example, the second and third lighting devices 11b and 11
c may be turned off. With this control, it is possible to determine whether there has been a fraudulent activity or whether an error has occurred, depending on which lighting device has been turned off.
Further, when fraud occurs, all the lighting devices 11a to 11a to
In addition to 11c, all the indicators 10a to 10c may be turned off.

Further, when the occurrence of a fraud or error is detected and the machine is set to the game restriction state, as shown in FIG. 4, the first to third lighting devices 11a to 11b are simultaneously turned off. After that, the lighting devices 11a to 11c may be controlled to be turned on intermittently. Furthermore, when the occurrence of cheating or an error is detected and the machine is set to the game restriction state, although not shown, first to third
The brightness of each of the lighting devices 11a to 11b may be made darker than in the game-enabled state, and the color of the illumination by the first to third lighting devices 11a to 11b may be different from that in the game-enabled state. Variations and various design changes are possible.

FIG. 5 shows the control procedure of the illumination system 11 and the display 10b by the control unit 20 in steps (in the figure, denoted by "ST"). When the power is turned on at the start of the drawing, the CPU 21 of the control unit 20 resets the machine to an initial state, and then resets the illumination system 11 and all the displays 10a to 10a to
10c is turned on (ST1, ST2).

In the next ST3, the CPU 21 checks whether or not the fraud detecting means 26 and the error detecting means 27 have detected the occurrence of fraud or an error, and if the judgment of "normal?" In ST4 is "YES". For example, the machine is set to a game-enabled state in which the game can be executed (ST
5). In the process where the same check is repeatedly executed, if there is any misconduct or error, the determination in ST4 becomes “NO”, and the CPU 21 sets the machine to a game restricted state where the game cannot be executed, and the lighting system 11 Are turned off (ST6, ST7).

In the next ST8, the CPU 21 determines whether the game restriction state is caused by an illegal action or an error. If the error is caused by the occurrence of the error, the process proceeds to ST9, where the CPU 21 displays an error code corresponding to the content of the error on the display 10b, and then returns to ST10.
Wait for the reset operation by the attendant. If it is due to cheating, ST9 is skipped and the process waits for a reset operation in ST10. When the clerk opens the door 2 on the front of the slot machine and operates the reset switch 25, ST
The determination at 10 is “YES”, and the CPU 21 turns on the illumination system 11 and turns on the display 10b without display (ST11).

In the above embodiment, the illumination state of the illumination system 11 is changed only for the machine in which the misconduct or the error has occurred (hereinafter referred to as “the machine”). May change the illumination state of the illumination system 11 not only for the machine but also for other predetermined machines.

FIG. 6 shows a playground Q such as a pachinko hall.
Shows a state in which a number of slot machines are arranged in six rows. In the figure, reference numeral 1A denotes a slot machine (machine concerned) in which a fraud has occurred, and changes the illumination state of the illumination system 11 for all other machines 1B to 1I in the same row as the machine 1A. In addition, when a fraud occurs, as shown in FIG. 7, the illumination state of the illumination system of the machine 1A and the machines 1B and 1C on both sides thereof may be changed.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show a schematic configuration of each slot machine 1 and hall computer 40 for realizing the operation of the embodiment of FIGS. 6 and 7 described above. The slot machine 1 shown in FIG.
Input / output units, specifically, the first to third lighting devices 11a, 1
Illumination system 11 composed of 1b and 11c, display 10b used for displaying an error code, reset switch 2
5, the fraud detecting means 26, the error detecting means 27, the alarm device 28, and the communication means 32 are connected.

The communication means 32 includes a transceiver 31 connected to the hall computer 40 via a communication line 33.
And a transmission / reception buffer 30 for temporarily storing information to be transmitted from the transceiver 31 to the hall computer 40 and information from the hall computer 40 received by the transceiver 31.
When the game is restricted due to the occurrence of a fraud, the CPU 21 changes the illumination state of the illumination system 11 and outputs information notifying the change to the hall computer 40 by the communication means 32.

When another predetermined slot machine is in a game-restricted state due to the occurrence of cheating, when the communication means 32 receives information from the hall computer 40, the CPU 21 reads this information and illuminates it. The illumination state of the system 11 is changed. Lighting system 1 at this time
The lighting state 1 may be changed in the same manner as in the slot machine that is the source of the misconduct, specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, for example, only the third lighting device 11C is turned off. Alternatively, a change different from the source of the misconduct may be performed, such as blinking.

The hall computer 40 is connected to all the slot machines in the playground. As shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 40 including the CPU 42, the ROM 43, the RAM 44, etc. Are connected.

The communication means 47 includes a plurality of communication lines 33.
Transceiver 4 connected to all slot machines via
6 and a transmission / reception buffer 45 for temporarily storing information to be transmitted to each slot machine from the transceiver 46 and information from each slot machine received by the transceiver 46. When the slot machine detects that the game has been restricted by the misconduct from the received information of the communication means 47, it generates information notifying the fact and sends the information to the transmission / reception buffer 45, and
The information is output to another predetermined slot machine.

The ROM 43 or the RAM 44 stores a table which determines which slot machine is notified of the game restriction state for each slot machine. When receiving information notifying that the game has been restricted due to the occurrence of the action, a destination of the information notifying the fact is selected with reference to the table.

FIG. 10 shows a control procedure of the illumination system 11 and the display 10b by the control unit 20 of FIG. When the power is turned on at the start of FIG.
Turns on the illumination system 11 and all the indicators 10a to 10c after resetting the machine to an initial state (ST1, ST1).
2).

In the next ST3, the CPU 21 checks whether or not the fraud detecting means 26 and the error detecting means 27 have detected the occurrence of fraud or an error, and if the judgment of "normal?" In ST4 is "YES". If the next ST
At 5, the reception information of the transmission / reception buffer 30 is checked. If no information has been received from another predetermined slot machine indicating that the game has been restricted due to the occurrence of cheating, the determination in ST6 is “NO”, and the CPU 2
1 sets the machine to a game possible state in which a game can be executed (ST15).

In the process in which the same checks in ST3 to ST6 are repeatedly executed, if there is an illegal act or an error, the determination in ST4 becomes "NO", and the CPU 21 sets the machine in a game restricted state in which the game cannot be executed. Is set, and all the lighting devices 11a to 11c of the lighting system 11 are turned off (S
T7, 8).

In the next ST9, the CPU 21 determines whether the game restriction state is caused by an illegal action or an error. If the error is caused by the occurrence of the error, the process proceeds to ST9, where the CPU 21 displays an error code corresponding to the content of the error on the display 10b, and then returns to ST10.
Wait for the reset operation by the attendant. If it is due to cheating, the process proceeds to ST10, where the CPU 21 generates information notifying that the game has been restricted by the occurrence of cheating, and the communication means 32 sends the information to the hall computer 40.
After that, the process waits for a reset operation by the attendant in ST12.

In the process of repeating the above-described checks in ST3 to ST6, when information is received that informs that another predetermined slot machine has entered the game restriction state due to the occurrence of cheating, the judgment in ST6 is " YE
S ”, the process proceeds to ST14, and the CPU 21
All the lighting devices 11a to 11c are turned off, and ST12
Wait for the resetting operation of the attendant.

When the clerk opens the door 2 on the front of the slot machine and operates the reset switch 25, the determination in ST12 becomes "YES", and the CPU 21 turns on the illumination system 11 and turns off the display 10b. Turn on (S
T13).

In the above-described embodiment, the fact that the game has been restricted due to the occurrence of cheating indicates that the hall computer 4
The notification is made to other predetermined slot machines via 0, but the invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to notify directly to other predetermined slot machines without going through the hall computer 40. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, each slot machine and the hall computer 40 are connected via the wired communication line 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to exchange information wirelessly.

[0053]

According to the first and fourth aspects of the present invention, when the game machine is set to a state in which the game cannot be executed, a part or all of the illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine is changed.
The game machine is notified that the game cannot be executed by shifting to an illumination state different from that when the game machine is set to a state in which the game can be executed. Without using a special member such as a light glass or a liquid crystal panel, a state in which the game cannot be executed can be easily notified to a player or a clerk, and there is no possibility that the internal structure of the machine becomes complicated or the cost increases. Moreover, as compared with the conventional method of notifying that the game has been restricted by the warning sound alone, the machine that has committed the improper act can be specified promptly, and there is no fear that the player will feel uncomfortable.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the game machine is set to a state in which the game cannot be executed, part or all of the illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine is turned off. The fact that the lighting system has been turned off indicates that the game machine has been set to a state in which the game cannot be executed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the game machine is set to a state in which the game cannot be executed, a part or all of the illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine is turned off and then intermittently turned on. Thus, the player or the attendant knows that the game machine has been set to a state in which the game cannot be executed by partially or entirely turning off and on the lighting system.

According to the fourth and fifth aspects of the present invention, when the game machine is set in a state in which the game cannot be executed, the illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine with respect to the game machine and other predetermined game machines. The game machine is notified that the game cannot be executed by shifting a part or all of the game machine to a lighting state different from that when the game machine is set to a state in which the game can be executed. Therefore, in addition to the above-described effects, a state in which the game cannot be executed can be notified to a wide range, and the clerk can promptly deal with a fraud. In addition, since other players other than the wrongdoer are notified of the occurrence of the wrongdoing, there is also an effect that the deterrence effect against the wrongdoing can be enhanced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine in which the present invention is implemented.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a time chart showing a method of controlling operations of the illumination system and the display.

FIG. 4 is a time chart illustrating another control method of the operation of the illumination system.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of control by a control unit.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the hall computer in the embodiment of FIGS. 6 and 7.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a control flow by a control unit in the embodiment of FIGS. 6 and 7;

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 11 lighting system 11a to 11c lighting device 20 control unit 21 CPU

Claims (6)

[Claims] When a game machine is set to a state in which a game cannot be executed, a part or all of an illumination system illuminating a front surface of the game machine is set to a state in which a game can be executed. An operating state notification method for a game machine, in which a game machine is notified that a game cannot be executed by shifting to a lighting state different from when the game machine is in operation. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein when the game machine is set in a state where the game cannot be executed, a part or all of an illumination system for illuminating a front surface of the game machine is turned off. Operation status notification method. 3. When a game machine is set to a state in which a game cannot be executed, a part or all of an illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine is turned off and then intermittently turned on. The operating state notification method of the amusement machine described in 1. 4. A game machine having an illumination system for illuminating a front surface of a machine, comprising: control means for controlling an operation of the illumination system, wherein the control means, when set to a state in which a game cannot be executed,
An amusement machine wherein the operation of the lighting system is controlled so that a part or the whole of the lighting system shifts to a lighting state different from a state where the state where a game can be executed is set. 5. When a game machine is set to a state in which execution of a game is impossible, a part or all of an illumination system for illuminating the front of the game machine is changed for the game machine and other predetermined game machines. The operating state of the game machine, which informs that the game machine has become incapable of executing the game by shifting to a different lighting state than when the game machine is set to a state in which execution is possible. Notification method. 6. A game machine having an illumination system for illuminating a front surface of a machine, comprising: a control unit for controlling an operation of the illumination system; and a communication unit capable of communicating with the outside. When the game is set to be in a state where the game cannot be executed, a part or all of the lighting system is shifted to a different lighting state from the state where the game is set to be executable. In addition to controlling the operation, the communication means causes the communication means to output to the outside that the game cannot be executed. When detected by the means, the operation of the lighting system is controlled so that a part or all of the lighting system shifts to a lighting state different from that when the game is set to be executable. Amusement machine.