Abstract: A coin inlet in which a storing recess capable of accommodating a plurality of coins in the state of being piled up is disposed parallel to a slot for inserting coins one by one so as to move the coins accommodated in the storing recess to the slot.

Abstract: A sector is provided on a rotary shaft of a stepping motor. Two end edges of this sector define two reference positions. When a sensor detects one of the end edges, a reset signal generator generates a reset signal to reset a counter which counts driving pulses for the stepping motor or fractions thereof. The reset signal generator also generates a distinguishing signal representing which end edge of the sector is detected. The rotary position of the stepping motor is determined based on the content of the counter and the distinguishing signal.

Abstract: A slot machine. In one embodiment, a given symbol is included in each of a series of symbols, and a judgment device is provided for locating the positions of a plurality of given symbols appearing within the windows but not all on the prize-winning line, after all the symbol series have stopped. Provision is also made for outputting a prize-winning signal when the plurality of given symbols form a predetermined arrangement. Symbol series stop position adjustment is also made, responsive to the prize-winning signal, for automatically causing at least one of the plurality of symbol series to move for the adjustment of stop position so as to attain a prize-winning symbol combination of the given symbols on the prize-winning line. In another embodiment, a specific symbol is included in one of the series of symbols; and the judgment device outputs a prize-winning signal when that specific symbol is positioned on the prize-winning line after all the symbol series have stopped.