JP2001327738A - Game state-administering system and prize box - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game state-administering system which can stably retain information such as a detected fraudulence information even to peripheral conditions such as magnetism, contamination and impacts, and also, of which the realization property is high in the operation cost or the like. SOLUTION: A transponder 12 which records the information of a machine number and fraudulence information is loaded on a dollar box 5. Then, a writing/reading device which performs writing and reading of the information with the transponder 12 is provided on an inter-machine sandwich unit 30 and a counter.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming state management device for a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine,
In particular, the present invention relates to a management device for taking countermeasures against fraud.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a problem of impropriety of a game machine, for example, a ball game machine (pachinko machine) or a spinning-type game machine (pachislot machine), and improper operation when playing with these game machines. Therefore, an apparatus for dealing with the fraud has been proposed.

For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 10-277243 discloses that a dollar box is provided with a radio wave sign, and when fraud is detected by a fraud sensor or the like, fraud detection information is added to the radio wave sign. .

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-76059 is characterized in that a magnetic card is provided at the bottom of a ball storage box, and the table number and date of a pachinko machine are recorded on the magnetic card to detect the movement of the table. It has been disclosed.

In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-76059, the pachinko machine that paid out the balls is specified by recording the machine number of the pachinko machine to be used on the bottom of the ball storage box using a bar code. Is disclosed.

[0006]

However, in the above-described method using a radio sign, there is a possibility that a fraudulent player may erase fraud detection information by an easy method due to the electric characteristics of the radio sign. However, the radio sign has problems such as doubt about the stability of the surrounding electric field or the magnetized peripheral members.

[0007] In the above method using a magnetic card, when the number of spare dollar boxes is assumed for each gaming table, a method for fixing the magnetic card reader to a magnetic card reader and a method for fixing surrounding metal (game balls,
There is a problem that it is almost impossible in terms of production and operation costs based on a magnetic recognition method, such as measures against the presence or absence of magnetization of medals and counter peripheral members).

In the method using a barcode, when the number of spare dollar boxes is assumed for each game console, a method of fixing the barcode reader to a barcode reader and an optical recognition method such as a countermeasure against dirt are taken into consideration. There is a problem that production and operation costs are almost impossible.

Accordingly, the present invention can stably hold information such as detected illegal information even under surrounding conditions such as magnetism, dirt, and impact, and can realize operation costs and the like. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game state management system with high operability.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and a first aspect of the present invention is a gaming state management system for managing a gaming state in a gaming machine, comprising a transponder. And a writing / reading device for writing / reading information to / from the transponder.

[0011] In the gaming state management system of the first configuration, the transponder as a storage medium is provided in the prize box.
By recording gaming machine operation information etc. related to the machine number of the gaming machine where the game was played using the prize box, it is possible to control and manage the prize box, move the table, circulate the game ball, It is possible to comprehensively monitor fraudulent acts on gaming machines and sandwiches between tables, and to construct a consistent security system from lending to exchanging prizes. In particular, by using a transponder as a storage medium to be installed in a prize box, a degree of freedom in installation conditions can be obtained, and superiority can be maintained with respect to surrounding conditions such as magnetism, dirt, impact, etc. It is possible to prevent information tampering by the player. By recording gaming machine operation information related to the machine number on the transponder, the prize box can be managed for each gaming machine, so that it can be differentiated from other stores such as setting a cash rate for each model or island. It is possible to develop a sales style that has an advantage based on this.

Secondly, in the first configuration, the gaming state management system further includes an inter-stand sand, and the writing / reading device is provided in the inter-stand sand. It is characterized by.

Thirdly, in the first or second configuration, the gaming state management system further includes a counter for counting the number of prizes in the prize box.
A reading device is provided in the counter.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is a gaming state management system for managing a gaming state in a gaming machine, wherein a prize box provided with a transponder and a write / read for writing and reading information between the transponder and the prize box. A counter having a device and a writing / reading device for writing and reading information between the transponder and the transponder, wherein the counter counts the number of prizes in the prize box; A host computer connected to the inter-stand sand and the counter, the host computer holding information for specifying a predetermined prize box in the plurality of prize boxes.

In the gaming state management system of the fourth configuration, the transponder as a storage medium is provided in the prize box.
The prize box is used to record gaming machine operation information related to the machine number of the gaming machine in which the game was performed, and the host computer manages the prize box by managing the information for each prize box. It is possible to move,
It is possible to comprehensively monitor the illegal distribution of gaming balls and illegal acts on gaming machines and sand between stands, and it is possible to construct a consistent security system from lending balls to exchanging prizes. In particular, by using a transponder as a storage medium to be installed in a prize box, a degree of freedom in installation conditions can be obtained, and superiority can be maintained with respect to surrounding conditions such as magnetism, dirt, impact, etc. It is possible to prevent information tampering by the player. By recording the machine number etc. on the transponder, the prize box can be managed for each gaming machine, so it has an advantage based on differentiation from other stores such as setting a cash rate for each model or island. It will be possible to develop a new sales style.

Fifth, in any one of the first to fourth configurations, the transponder is provided with information for specifying a gaming machine in which the player played the game and fraud detection information. It is characterized by being recorded.

Sixth, a prize box for storing a prize such as a game ball in a ball-and-ball game machine or a medal in a torso-type game machine during a game, comprising a transponder. I do.

In the gaming state management system according to the sixth aspect, since a transponder as a storage medium is provided in the prize box, a game related to the number of the gaming machine in which the game was played using the prize box is provided. By recording machine operation information, etc., it becomes possible to control and control the prize box, and to comprehensively monitor the movement of the table, the flow of game balls, the illegality of gaming machines and sand between tables, etc. It is possible to construct a security system that is consistent from the time of the exchange to the exchange of prizes. In particular, by using a transponder as a storage medium to be installed in a prize box, a degree of freedom in installation conditions can be obtained, and superiority can be maintained with respect to surrounding conditions such as magnetism, dirt, impact, etc. It is possible to prevent information tampering by the player. By recording gaming machine operation information related to the machine number on the transponder,
Since the prize box can be managed for each gaming machine, it is possible to develop such as setting a cash rate for each model or each island.

[0019]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The gaming state management system A of the gaming machine based on the present invention is a system for managing the gaming state of the gaming machine, and as shown in FIG. , An inter-sand sandwicher 30, a counter 50, a prize exchange 70, and a host computer 80. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the dollar box 5 has a box-shaped main body 10 and a transponder 12 mounted on the main body 10. This body 10
Has the same configuration as a conventional dollar box, and has a container shape having a substantially rectangular bottom portion and side walls erected from each side of the bottom portion, and has an opening at the top. .

The transponder 12 records various kinds of information, and is mounted on the bottom of the main body 10. The transponder 12 is different from a magnetic type or a bar code type and operates even without contact with a writing / reading device, and the transponder 12 itself does not require a power supply. Further, the dollar box 5 can be embedded in a synthetic resin body. Also, this transponder 1
No. 2 is excellent in weather resistance.

Although the transponder 12 is provided on the bottom surface of the main body, it is attached to the position shown in the transponder 12 'of FIG. 2, that is, at the upper end of the lateral side wall of the main body 10. You may do so. Further, it may be attached to the position shown in the transponder 12 ″ of FIG. 2, that is, the upper end of the side wall in the longitudinal direction of the main body 10.

The transponder 12 records information on the dollar box (hereinafter, this is referred to as “dollar box information”). As the contents of the dollar box information, for example, the machine number of the gaming machine in which the dollar box is set, the ball lending history of the sand between the machines corresponding to the machine number, and the special prize history of the gaming machine corresponding to the machine number Also, there is fraud detection information recorded when there is a fraud in the gaming machine in which the dollar box is set, and information such as the time set in each gaming machine.

The gaming machine 20 has a ball payout control unit 22, a gaming machine control unit 24, a ball firing control unit 26, a fraud sensor 28, and the like. That is, the gaming machine 20 has the same configuration as a normal gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gantry sandwich 30 has an antenna 32, a read / write unit 34, a fraudulent sensor 36, a ranma ball lending machine control unit 38, and a display unit 40. The appearance is configured as shown in FIG. 3, and the insertion port 42, the display 44, the operation panel 46, the insertion port 4
8 is provided.

Here, the antenna 32 and the read / write unit 34 are connected to the transponder 1 provided on the dollar box 5.
This is a device for transmitting and receiving data to and from the device 2 for writing and reading information. That is, it reads out the dollar box information recorded on the transponder 12,
It has a function of writing dollar box information to the PC. In addition,
The antenna 32 is built in the position shown in FIG. In addition,
The antenna 32 may be provided at the position indicated by the antenna 32 ′ or the antenna 32 ″ in FIG. This antenna 32 and the lead
The write / read device is configured by the write unit 34.

In addition, the fraudulent sensor 36 has a
This is a sensor that detects impropriety performed on. Also,
The between-table ball lending machine control unit 38 controls the operation of each unit in the between-table sand 30, and is connected to the read / write unit 34, the unauthorized sensor 36, and the display unit 40. It is also connected to the computer control unit 82. As a result, information recorded in the transponder 12 can be managed by the host computer 80 via the inter-sandwich 30. The display unit 40 displays various data, and displays the data on the display 44.

The insertion slot 42 is an insertion slot for inserting cash or a card.
This is for a player to operate the inter-stand sand 30. The insertion slot 48 is an insertion slot for inserting cards, such as a house card or a bill storage card, capable of specifying a player.

Further, as shown in FIG.
It has an antenna 52, a read / write unit 54, a fraud sensor 56, a ball count sensor 58, a display unit 60, a receipt printer 62, and a counter control unit 64.

Here, the antenna 52 and the read / write unit 54 have the same configuration as the read / write unit 34, and perform transmission and reception with the transponder 12 provided in the dollar box 5 to write and read information. It is for doing. That is, it has a function of reading information recorded on the transponder 12 and writing information on the transponder 12.

The fraud sensor 56 is a sensor for detecting fraud performed on the counter 50. The ball count sensor 58 is a sensor for counting the number of game balls inserted into the counter 50. The display unit 60 is a display device for displaying various information, and particularly displays the counted number of game balls. The receipt printer 62 is a printing device for printing and outputting various information. In particular, the receipt printer 62 prints and outputs the counted number of game balls. Further, the counter control unit 64 is a control device that controls the operation of each unit in the counter 50, and is connected to the read / write unit 54, the fraud sensor 56, the ball count sensor 58, the display unit 60, and the receipt printer 62. Further, it is also connected to a host computer control unit 82 in the host computer 80. Thereby, the host computer 80 is connected via the counter 50.
Accordingly, management of information recorded in the transponder 12 becomes possible. Here, the description has been made assuming that the receipt printer 62 is provided and the number of game balls and various information are transmitted by a receipt, but a card read / write device (not shown) is provided so that the number of game balls and various Information may be written and transmitted to a house card or a coin storage card.

As shown in FIG. 1, the prize exchange 70 has a receipt reading section 72, a display section 74, a prize delivery control section 76, and a prize exchange control section 78.

The receipt reading section 72 is a device for reading the receipt printed by the counter 50. The display unit 74 is a display device for displaying various information. Also, a prize payout control unit 76
Is a control device for controlling a payout device (not shown) for paying out prizes. The prize exchange control unit 78 is a control device that controls the operation of each unit of the prize exchange 70, is connected to the receipt reading unit 72, the display unit 74, and the prize delivery control unit 76. It is connected to the control unit 82. Furthermore, the prize exchange 70 has a card reader
By having a light device (not shown), a prize payout system with higher security can be constructed.

The host computer 80 is a control device for controlling each unit in the gaming state management system A. The host computer control unit 82 for controlling each unit in the host computer 80 is a game machine 2
0, an inter-sandwich 30, a counter 50, and a premium exchange 70. The host computer control unit 8
2 includes, for each machine number, information related to sales based on the redemption rate of the dollar box set in that machine,
"Table by machine number" to record information on fraud detection,
For each dollar box, a "dollar box-specific information table" for recording the dollar box information is provided.

In practice, the game state management system A
, A plurality of gaming machines 20, inter-stand sandwiches 30, counters 50, and the like are provided. For example, the gaming machine 20
A plurality of inter-stand sandwiches 30 are also provided for each gaming machine 20.

The operation of the gaming state management system A having the above configuration will be described. In the present system, since the transponder 12 is provided in the dollar box 5, various information is written into the transponder 12, and further, the information written in the transponder 12 is read to manage the gaming state. Go.

For example, when a player plays a game, a dollar box is set in front of a gaming machine to be played. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, it is placed on a counter K in front of a certain gaming machine. Then, information about the machine number of the gaming machine,
It is recorded on the transponder 12 together with the time information. That is, information about the unit number and time information are sent from the host computer control unit 82 in the host computer 80, and the transponder 12
Will be recorded. The contents recorded in the transponder 12 are simultaneously stored in the dollar box-specific information table in the host computer control unit 82.

The transmitting and receiving area of the antenna 32 is set so that it can be transmitted and received without interfering with other tables if the antenna 32 is located in front of the corresponding gaming machine. It is only necessary to place the gaming machine in front of the gaming machine, and it is not necessary to set the gaming machine at a predetermined position.

Also, in the host computer 80, information (for example, information on the dollar box number) specifying the set dollar box and the set time are recorded in the table for each unit number.

Therefore, when the player has moved between stands, that is, a player who has been playing a game with a certain game machine moves to another game machine with the same dollar box and places the dollar box. In this case, the information of the machine number of the gaming machine is similarly written in the transponder 12. That is, information of a plurality of machine numbers is recorded. In the dollar box-specific information table in the host computer control unit 82, information of a plurality of unit numbers is recorded for the dollar box.

During the game, the unauthorized sensor 2 of the gaming machine 20
8 detects fraud, information of fraud detection is sent to the host computer 80, and the host computer 80 transmits the fraud detection information to the transponder 12
Write to. Also, when the fraud sensor 36 of the inter-sandwich 30 detects an impropriety, the information of the improper detection is sent to the host computer 80, and the host computer 80 transmits the improperty detection information to the transponder 1 via the inter-sandwich 30.
Write to 2. Similarly, when the fraud sensor 56 in the counter 50 detects fraud, fraud detection information is written in the transponder 12.

When the player finishes the game, removes the dollar box from the position in front of the gaming machine, and goes out of the transmission / reception area of the antenna 32, the host computer control unit 8
No. 2 records that the dollar box has come off in the table for each machine number, and also records information that the dollar box has left the gaming machine in the dollar box information table.

Then, the dollar box containing the game ball is counted by the counter 5.
If it is brought to 0, the number of game balls is counted and settlement is performed.
, The fraud is detected and recorded in the transponder 12 or the host computer 80 of the dollar box. For dollar boxes that have been successfully settled, the transponder 12
Clear the information in

Therefore, when a certain dollar box moves in a so-called platform, the information of a plurality of platform numbers is recorded in the transponder 12, so that the platform movement can be easily detected. . It should be noted that the host computer control unit 82 can also detect that the platform has been moved by monitoring the "table for each platform number" and the "information table for each dollar box".

If the gaming machine 20 or the like is fraudulent, since fraud detection information is written in the transponder 12, it is determined that there is a possibility that somebody has performed fraud by the person holding the dollar box. By checking the gaming machine or the like in which the dollar box is set, it is possible to pursue fraud.

Also, by verifying the number of game balls counted by the counter 50, the flow of the game balls can be checked, and it is possible to detect the crossing of the game balls. That is, the host computer control unit 82 can monitor the number of launched balls of a certain gaming machine and the number of prize balls paid out from the gaming machine. By detecting the number of prize balls, the number of game balls that should be originally in the dollar box can be calculated. However, if the number of game balls exceeds the number of game balls actually settled, it means that there is a cross-flow.

If there is any fraud such as moving the platform, the information is sent to the prize exchange control unit 78, and the prize exchange 70 stops exchanging the prize for the fraudulent dollar box.

As described above, according to the gaming state management system A of the present embodiment, by grasping and controlling the dollar box, the movement of the table, the lateral flow of the game ball, and the illegality of the gaming machine and the sand between the tables are comprehensively performed. , And a consistent security system can be constructed from lending to exchanging prizes.

In particular, by using a transponder as a storage medium to be installed in a dollar box, it is possible to obtain a degree of freedom in installation conditions, and to maintain an advantage over surrounding conditions such as magnetism, dirt, and impact. Further, it is possible to prevent information tampering by an unauthorized player.

Further, since the transponder 12 is attached to the dollar box, there is no difference from the normal playing state for the player, and the security can be secured without giving the player a feeling of oppression.

Further, since the dollar box can be managed for each gaming machine, it is possible to develop a sales form having an advantage based on differentiation from other stores, such as setting a cash rate for each model or each island. Becomes

In constructing the system, a dollar box to which the transponder 12 is attached is used.
The embodiment can be implemented by providing the read / write unit 34 and the antenna 32 in the inter-stand sand 30 and the counter 50 and by providing the host computer control unit 82 with a function of managing information recorded in the transponder 12. Thus, the entire system can be constructed at low cost.

In the above description, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another gaming machine, for example, a pachislot machine may be used. In that case, the transponder will be attached to the dollar box containing the medals.

[0054]

According to the gaming state management system and the prize box according to the present invention, since the transponder as a storage medium is provided in the prize box, a game can be performed using the prize box by the writing / reading device. By recording gaming machine operation information related to the gaming machine number of the gaming machine that was performed, it becomes possible to manage and control the prize box,
It is possible to comprehensively monitor the illegal distribution of gaming balls and illegal acts on gaming machines and sand between stands, and it is possible to construct a consistent security system from lending balls to exchanging prizes. In particular, by using a transponder as a storage medium to be installed in a prize box, a degree of freedom in installation conditions can be obtained, and superiority can be maintained with respect to surrounding conditions such as magnetism, dirt, impact, etc. It is possible to prevent information tampering by the player. By recording the machine number and the like on the transponder, the prize box can be managed for each gaming machine, so that development such as setting a cash rate for each model or each island becomes possible.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a gaming state management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a dollar box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an external view showing a main part of the gaming state management system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A gaming state management system 5 dollar box 10 main body unit 12 transponder 20 gaming machine 30 sand between units 32, 52 antenna 34, 54 read / write unit 50 counter 70 premium exchange machine

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A gaming state management system for managing a gaming state in a gaming machine, comprising: a prize box provided with a transponder; and a writing / reading device for writing and reading information to and from the transponder. A game state management system characterized by the following. 2. The game state management system further comprises:
The gaming state management device according to claim 1, further comprising a table sand, wherein the writing / reading device is provided in the table sand. 3. The game state management system further comprises:
3. The gaming state management device according to claim 1, further comprising a counter for counting the number of prizes in the prize box, wherein the writing / reading device is provided in the counter. 4. A gaming state management system for managing a gaming state in a gaming machine, comprising: a prize box provided with a transponder; and a base provided with a writing / reading device for writing and reading information to and from the transponder. A counter for writing and reading information between said transponder and said transponder, said counter for counting the number of prizes in a prize box; A host computer connected to the device, the host computer holding information for specifying a predetermined prize box in the plurality of prize boxes. 5. The transponder according to claim 1, wherein information for specifying a gaming machine in which the player played the game and information for detecting fraud are recorded. Game state management system. 6. A prize box for storing a prize such as a game ball in a ball-and-ball game machine or a medal in a spinning-type game machine during a game, wherein the prize box includes a transponder.