JP2005152221A - Game management device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent an employee of a game parlor from forgetting to implement the opening operation or closing operation of the game parlor and to prevent insufficient game-related information during the business hours caused by wrong operation by a highly inexpensive structure. <P>SOLUTION: The game management devices 110 and 4 comprise game-related information collecting means 4 and 119, a game-related information memory means 42, and game-related information output means 112 and 117. The game management devices also have time information output means 43 and 114, a game-related information memory period setting changing means 112 for changing the time to start the storage and the time to terminate the storage, and a memory control means 112. The memory control means 112 starts the storage of the game-related information collected by the game-related information collecting means as the game-related information during the business hours in each game machine of the day when the current time information is the time to start the storage, and terminates the storage of the game-related information collected by the game-related information collecting means as the game-related information during the business hours in each game machine of the day when the current time information is the time to terminate the storage. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game management apparatus that manages game-related information generated in relation to a game in a gaming machine installed in a game hall.

  Conventionally, as a game management device (game machine centralized management device) for managing game-related information generated in relation to games in these gaming machines, at the time when a store opening operation for pressing a business start button at the time of opening a store is performed, Counting the number of incoming balls, the number of outgoing balls and the number of difference balls output from each gaming machine, and the number of incoming balls, the number of outgoing balls and the difference ball at the time when the store closing operation is performed by pressing the closing button when the store is closed There are some that store the number of balls entered, the number of balls out and the number of balls counted from the start of business until the end of business as the data (game data) on the day. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  If the game data (game-related information) starts and ends based on these store opening and closing operations, forgetting to perform the opening or closing operations, or at the wrong timing In the event that an operation has been performed, the aggregated game-related information in the game will be incorrect, and it will not be possible to grasp accurate information related to the game in operation. The history of occurrence of (game related information) is stored in detail for all gaming machines, the store opening time and the closing time are changed, and the game related information in operation is based on the changed history of opening and closing times. If you forget to open or close the store, or if you accidentally open or close the store, you can correct the information related to the game in operation. Is (e.g., see Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-201928 (page 5, FIG. 3) JP 2003-190568 A (page 5, FIG. 7)

  However, in Patent Document 2, although it becomes possible to cope with forgotten operations or erroneous operations of the store opening operation and the store closing operation, various game data (game related information) of all the gaming machines can be dealt with. ) Occurrence history must be memorized and managed in very fine time intervals, and the configuration of the management device is very high in order to perform high-speed processing for such history management. There was a problem of becoming expensive.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and it is possible to obtain a prevention of failure of game-related information during operation due to forgotten operation or erroneous operation of store opening and closing operations with a very inexpensive configuration. It is an object to provide a management apparatus.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a game management device according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Game-related information collecting means for collecting game-related information generated in relation to a game in the gaming machine output from the gaming machine;
Game-related information storage means for storing the game-related information collected by the game-related information collecting means in association with gaming machine identification information capable of individually identifying each gaming machine;
Game-related information output means for outputting game-related information stored in the game-related information storage means;
A gaming management device comprising:
Time information output means for outputting current time information;
Of the game related information collected by the game related information collecting means, the storage start time associated with the business start time to start storing the game related information storage means as the game related information for each gaming machine on that day. And a game information storage period setting change for setting and changing the storage end time associated with the business end time for ending the storage as the game related information for each game machine on that day in the game related information storage means Means,
The game related information collected by the game related information collecting means from the time when the current time information output from the time information output means becomes the storage start time set by the game information storage period setting changing means. At the time when the game related information storage means starts to be stored in the game related information storage means as operating game related information for each gaming machine on that day, and the current time information becomes the storage end time set by the game information storage period setting change means Storage control means for performing control to end storing the game related information collected by the game related information collecting means in the game related information storage means as operating game related information of each gaming machine on the day;
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the game information storage period setting changing means sets the storage start time associated with the business start time and the storage end time associated with the business end time, so that the game related The storage of the game-related information during the operation in the information storage means is automatically started, and the storage of the game-related information during the operation is automatically ended at the storage end time. Even if there is an operation error, the game-related information storage means will surely store the game-related information, so that it is possible to avoid inaccuracy of the game-related information while the game is in progress. Since it is not necessary to memorize and manage the occurrence history of various game data (game related information) at very fine time intervals for correction of related information, etc. The failure of the business during the game-related information by the operation forgotten or incorrect operation of the opening operation and closing operation can be prevented by.

A game management device according to claim 2 of the present invention is the game management device according to claim 1,
A setting change permission means for permitting a setting change of the storage start time and / or the storage end time in the game information storage period setting change means;
The game information storage period setting change means changes the storage start time and / or storage end time on condition that the setting change permission means permits.
According to this feature, since the setting change permission unit is included and the setting is not permitted by the setting change permission unit, the setting of the storage start time or the storage end time cannot be changed. It can be avoided as much as possible that various game data (game-related information) becomes incomplete due to the change of time.

The game management device according to claim 3 of the present invention is the game management device according to claim 1 or 2,
The gaming related information storage means is a gaming machine identification information capable of individually identifying each gaming machine with the gaming related information collected by the gaming related information collecting means in a period from the storage end time to the storage start time. Including overtime game information storage means for storing in association with
An initialization unit that receives an instruction to initialize game-related information stored in the overtime game information storage unit and initializes game-related information stored in the overtime game information storage unit based on the initialization instruction It is characterized by comprising.
According to this feature, the game-related information of each gaming machine is collected during the period from the storage end time to the storage start time, that is, from the end of business operation to the start of business on the next day, and the overtime game information. In addition to being stored in the storage means, the stored game-related information can be initialized at a desired timing. For example, in the adjustment of the gaming machine performed after closing the store, for example, in the trial hit after adjusting the nail Accurate game-related information can be easily grasped.

A game management device according to claim 4 of the present invention is the game management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game related information collecting means comprises: a terminal terminal comprising: input means for inputting the game related information output from a gaming machine; and transmission means for transmitting game related information input from the input means. And receiving means for receiving game related information transmitted from the transmitting means of the terminal,
The stand terminal includes the time information output means, and the current time information output from the time information output means becomes the storage start time set at the storage start time set by the game information storage period setting change means. The game-related information input from the input means until the end time is transmitted from the transmission means as the game-related information for the game machine of the day on the day, and the game-related information in operation transmitted from the transmission means Is received by the receiving means.
According to this feature, by determining whether or not the storage start time or the storage end time is reached in the stand terminal provided with input means for inputting the game related information output from the gaming machine, For example, the time difference (time lag) can be made very small, and the game related information collected before and after the storage start time collected by the collecting means is erroneously stored as the game related information during the operation, or conversely stored as the game related information during the operation. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of problems that are not performed, and to manage more accurate information related to the game during business.

A game management device according to claim 5 of the present invention is the game management device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The game information storage period setting changing means is characterized in that the storage start time and the storage end time can be set and changed for each group unit composed of a plurality of gaming machines.
According to this feature, the storage start time and / or the storage end time can be set and changed on a group basis. For example, the storage start time and the storage of a new machine or a game machine to be newly installed in a newly opened store. It is also possible to deal with a case where only the end time is desired to be different from other game machines.

Examples of the present invention will be described below.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a game management device according to the present embodiment. This game management device is provided in four pachinko machines 2 as game machines arranged in parallel on a plurality of game islands in a game hall. One base terminal 4 is installed for each base and collects game-related information output from each pachinko machine 2, and is connected to each base terminal 4 so as to be capable of data communication with each other at a predetermined location in the game hall. And a hall computer 110 that manages game data, which is game-related information generated in a game in each pachinko machine 2 installed in the game hall.

  First, the base terminal 4 used in the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the base terminal 4 includes an information output board (not shown) provided in the pachinko machine 2 and a pachinko machine. Supply ball detection switch 6 for counting the number of pachinko balls supplied to the machine 2 (the number of supplied balls) and out ball detection for counting the number of pachinko balls discharged from the pachinko machine 2 (number of driven balls) Connected to the switch 7, four input ports 45 as input means for inputting various signals output from the pachinko machine 2, the supply ball detection switch 6 and the out ball detection switch 7, and time information of the current time The real-time clock 43 to be output, the game-related information of each connected pachinko machine 2, the table data table shown in FIG. Based on a processing program stored in an internal ROM (not shown), various processes performed in the non-volatile memory 42, a communication unit 44 as a transmission means for performing data communication with the hall computer 110, and the terminal 4 And a microprocessing unit (MPU) 41 to be implemented.

  In the present embodiment, four input ports 45 are provided so that game-related information of four pachinko machines 2 can be collected by a single terminal 4, and each port has a port number. Is assigned, and the pachinko machine 2 of the four pachinko machines 2 connected to the terminal 4 can be identified by the port number. .

  Further, in the non-volatile memory 42, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine is associated with the machine number which is the gaming machine identification information of the four pachinko machines 2 connected to the machine terminal 4. 2 and the item of the port number of the input port 45 to which the supply ball detection switch 6 and the out ball detection switch 7 corresponding to the pachinko machine 2 are connected, and the game-related information regarding the pachinko machine 2 are the game-related information in operation. The storage start time item for starting the storage, the storage end time item for ending the storage as the game-related information during the operation, and the time in which “in operation” or “out of operation” as the data type is stored The item of the belt, the item of the supply ball number based on the supply signal output from the supply ball detection switch 6 as the game related information, and the driving ball based on the driving signal output from the out ball detection switch 7 When the variable display of the variable display device (not shown) provided in the pachinko machine 2 is finished, and the item of the difference ball number which is a value obtained by subtracting the supplied ball number from the number of shot balls An item of the number of starting signals in which the starting signal output from the machine 2 is added and stored, an item of the number of jackpots based on the jackpot signal output from the pachinko machine 2 while the jackpot is generated in the pachinko machine 2, and a pachinko machine 2, the item of the probability variation number based on the probability variation signal output from the pachinko machine 2 during the occurrence of the probability variation big hit, the item of the signal signal state indicating the output state of the signal signal at that time, and the time point A table data table is stored in which the item of the probability changing signal state indicating the output state of the probability changing signal is stored.

  Further, the MPU 41 of the base terminal 4 according to the present embodiment starts the storage associated with the base number included in the received setting information in the base data table based on the reception of the setting information transmitted from the hall computer 110. A setting information update process for updating and storing the storage start time and the storage end time included in the received setting information in the items of time and storage end time is performed.

  In addition, the MPU 41 of the base terminal 4 of this embodiment includes the storage start time and the storage end time stored in association with each of the base numbers in the base data table, and the current time output from the real time clock 43. Update the game related information (game data) corresponding to various signals input from the input port 45 of the port number corresponding to the unit number based on the information, or update (store) what is in operation, A game information storage update process for determining whether to update (store) non-business items and executing storage update is performed. Specifically, when 10:00 is stored as the storage start time and 23:00 is stored (registered) as the storage end time, the current time at that time by the real-time clock 43 is the storage start time. If it is before 10:00, the game-related information outside of business is updated, and the current time at that time becomes 10:00, which is the start time. Update is started, and at the time when the current time at that time is 23:00, which is the end time, the update of the game-related information that is in operation is completed, and the update of the game-related information that is not in operation is started.

  The flow of updating each game-related information in these table data tables will be specifically described. Every time the number of pachinko balls supplied to the pachinko machine 2 becomes 10 balls from the supply ball detection switch 6 of this embodiment. Since one pulse of the supply signal is output, every time the supply signal of one pulse is input, 10 is added to the value of the number of balls supplied and updated. Similarly, the out ball detection switch 7 of this embodiment outputs a 1 pulse driving signal every time the number of pachinko balls discharged from the pachinko machine 2 reaches 10 balls. Every time a driving signal is input, 10 is added to the value of the number of driving balls and updated.

  Since the start signal is output from the pachinko machine 2 at the end of the variable display, 1 is added to the number of start signals every time one pulse of start signal is input, and a big hit signal is newly output for the number of big hits. 1 is added and updated based on the fact that the medium state has been reached, and the number of times of probability change is incremented and updated based on the fact that the signal during the probability change is newly being output.

  In addition, the MPU 41 of the base terminal 4 according to the present embodiment stores each data stored in the data table every predetermined time determined based on the number of pachinko machines 2 installed in the game hall, for example, every 10 seconds. A transmission process for transmitting the game information of the pachinko machine 2 to the hall computer 110 in association with the data type (business or non-business) as the item contents of the time zone and the machine number is performed.

  Further, the MPU 41 of the base terminal 4 of the present embodiment, based on the reception of the reset request described later from the hall computer 110, all the out-of-hours associated with the base number received together with the reset request in the base data table. A reset process for resetting (initializing) game-related information (game data) is performed.

  Further, the MPU 41 of the base terminal 4 according to the present embodiment corrects the current time output from the real-time clock 43 based on a time correction request to be described later transmitted from the hall computer 110 at the time of startup or the like. The current time in each terminal 4 is corrected by an instruction from the hall computer 110 so that it does not greatly change.

  Next, the configuration of the hall computer 110 used in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 2. The hall computer 110 in this embodiment is connected to a data bus 111 that transmits and receives data inside the computer. CPU 112 as storage control means for performing various processes to be performed, RAM 113 used as work memory, real-time clock 114 for outputting time information and calendar information at that time, storage device 115 including a magnetic disk or a magneto-optical disk, Data with an input device 116 such as a keyboard and a mouse, a display device 117 for displaying and outputting various screens, a printer 118 for printing and outputting various information displayed on the display device 117, and the terminal 4 A communication unit 119 as a receiving means for performing communication is connected It is a normally of the computer.

  In addition to the processing program in which various processing contents executed by the hall computer 110 are described, the storage device 115 includes a table information table shown in FIG. 4A and game information shown in FIG. 4B. The table is stored.

  In the machine information table of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, the model name of the pachinko machine 2 is associated with the machine number of each pachinko machine 2 installed in the game hall, The island number of the gaming island in which the pachinko machine 2 is installed, the memory start time at which the game related information of the pachinko machine 2 starts to be stored as the game related information in operation, and the game related information in the operation as The storage end time for ending the storage is stored.

  In addition, in the game information table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, the data type is “open today” or “not open today” in association with the machine number of each pachinko machine 2, The game-related information (game data) for 7 days of the previous day, the day before the day, the day after the day, etc. can be stored, and similarly to the game-related information stored in the table data table in the table terminal 4, Items for the number of balls supplied, items for the number of shots, items for the number of balls, items for the number of starts, items for the number of hits, and items for the jackpot probability calculated from the number of starts and the number of jackpots , The number of start-ups between jackpots 1, 2,..., Which is the number of starts until each jackpot is generated, is stored, and the data that is open today is based on the change in the number of hit balls Operation of the pachinko machine 2 at that time The game status (usually, the bonus game) determined from the game status information stored in the game status information and the probability change signal status included in the game related information transmitted from the terminal 4 In this game information table, game-related information generated in a game in each pachinko machine 2 is stored and managed.

  In addition, the CPU 112 of the hall computer 110 of the present embodiment displays a business time (game information storage period) setting screen shown in FIG. 6 on the display device 117, and displays game-related information in each pachinko machine 2 in the game in operation. Receiving a storage start time for starting storage as related information and a storage end time for ending storage as game-related information in operation, and changing the received storage start time and storage end time in the setting of the table information table Store the storage start time and the storage end time corresponding to the target unit number, and send the setting information including the storage start time and the storage end time and the unit number to be changed to the base terminal 4, A game information storage period setting change process for updating and storing the storage start time and the storage end time in the table data table is performed.

  In addition, the CPU 112 of the hall computer 110 according to the present embodiment is input in the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen based on the password match input in the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen. A setting change permission process for permitting a setting change to the setting contents of the storage start time and the storage end time is performed, and the game information storage period setting changing process is performed on condition that the setting change permission process permits.

  In addition, the CPU 112 of the hall computer 110 according to the present embodiment, based on the game related information transmitted from the terminal 4, the data type (in-service or non-business) included in the game-related information in the game information table and the table A storage control process is performed to update each game-related information associated with the number to various game data included in the game-related information.

  Further, the CPU 112 of the hall computer 110 according to the present embodiment performs a game related information output process for displaying the game related information stored in the game information table as game data as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the CPU 112 of the hall computer 110 according to the present embodiment performs a predetermined operation outside the period between the storage start time and the storage end time set on the business time (game information storage period) setting screen, that is, during the non-business period. Based on the operation, the reset designation screen shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display device 117, accepts designation of the machine number of the pachinko machine for resetting the non-business related game information, and matches the password accepted on the reset designation screen Based on the game information table, all the non-operating game related information associated with the designated machine number is reset, and the designated machine number and the reset request are specified from the machine number. It is transmitted to the base terminal 4 connected to the pachinko machine 2 and is associated with the designated base number in the base data table. Are all non-operating game related information for carrying out the initialization process for resetting and.

  In addition, the CPU 112 of the hall computer 110 of the present embodiment corrects the current time output from the real-time clock 43 for each terminal 4 in connection confirmation or the like when each terminal 4 is activated. The time correction request transmission process for transmitting the time correction request is executed.

  Hereinafter, the processing status in the game management apparatus of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, in the hall computer 110, when it is desired to change the time zone in which the game related information related to each pachinko machine 2 installed in the game hall is managed as the game related information in operation, the hall computer 110 performs a predetermined operation. 6 is displayed on the display device 117 to display the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen shown in FIG. 6, and the change can be selected and set on the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen. It has become.

  In the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the item “target group type” for selecting the target group whose setting is to be changed and the target group are designated. The “target group” item for the purpose and the storage start time associated with the business start time for starting the storage as the game-related information in operation are set to “memory” for setting the minutes before the business start time. “Storage end time” for setting the item of “start time” and the number of minutes after the business end time the storage end time associated with the business end time for ending storage as game-related information in operation And a “password” item for inputting a password.

  In the “Target group type” item on the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen, the group type, model unit, island unit, and peninsula unit items can be selected from the pop-up menu. For example, if “model unit” is selected in the “target group type”, each model name stored in the model name of the table information table can be selected in the “target group” item in a pop-up menu. For example, when “unit by island” is selected in the “target group type”, an island number can be selected in the “target group” item and displayed in a pop-up menu. It has become.

  After specifying a group consisting of a plurality of pachinko machines 2 whose settings are to be changed in the “target group type” and “target group” items, the “storage start time” item and the “storage end time” Select and enter the setting contents to be changed to the item. Specifically, for example, when the memory start time is set to 10:00 exactly the same as the business start time, it is only necessary to select and input 10:00 as the business start time and select and input 0 minutes before. For example, when it is desired to set the storage end time to be 23:00 exactly the same as the business end time, it is only necessary to select and input 23:00 as the business end time and select and input after 0 minute. It should be noted that the selection contents before and after 0 minutes are appropriately changed, for example, by selecting 5 minutes or 10 minutes, 5 minutes before or 10 minutes before the business start time, or 5 hours before the business end time. After minutes or 10 minutes can be set.

  In this embodiment, as the input form of the storage start time and the storage end time, the business start time is input as 0 minutes before or after 0 minutes, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the storage start time and the storage end time itself may be directly input at 9:55, for example, 5 minutes before the business start time.

  After the storage start time and the storage end time are input in this way, a password registered in advance in the hall computer 110 is input to the password item, and the “setting” selection input unit is selectively input.

  Based on the selection input of the “setting”, the CPU 112 of the hall computer 110 determines whether or not the password received on the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen matches the password registered in advance. If they match, the pachinko machine 2 to be changed is set based on the selected contents of “target group type” and “target group” received on the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen. The number is specified, and it is permitted to change the storage start time and the storage end time of the specified pachinko machine 2 to the storage start time and the storage end time received on the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen. .

  Based on the permission, the CPU 112 accepts the storage start time and storage end time stored in the table information table in association with the specified table number on the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen. The storage start time and the storage end time are stored, and the pachinko machine 2 specified by the unit number is connected to the newly stored storage start time, the storage end time, and the unit number. To the terminal 4 that is present.

  Based on the reception of the setting information, the MPU 41 of the base terminal 4 starts the storage start included in the setting information at the storage start time and the storage end time associated with the base number included in the setting information in the base data table. The storage start time and the storage end time changed in the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen of the hall computer 110 are stored in the pachinko machine 2 that is the setting target by storing and updating the time and the storage end time. It is reflected on the connected terminal 4.

  When the MPU 41 of the base terminal 4 receives various signals from the input port 45 before the storage start time stored in the base data table, the MPU 41 starts from the port number where the signal is input. A number is specified, and data of a non-business time zone to be updated is specified and updated in the table data table from the specified unit number and the type of the input signal.

  The game data, which is game-related information of each pachinko machine 2 stored in the table data table, is transmitted to the hall computer 110 every predetermined time together with the table number and the data type indicating “non-business”. As a result, the game-related information of “Non-business today” of the machine number in the game information table is updated based on the game data.

  Various signals are input from the input port 45 from the time when the current time output from the real time clock 43 becomes the storage start time stored in the table data table, for example, 10:00. In this case, the machine number is identified from the port number where the signal is input, and the time period during the business period to be updated in the machine data table is determined from the identified machine number and the type of the input signal. By specifying and updating data, storage of game-related information during business starts.

  The game data, which is game-related information of each pachinko machine 2 stored in the table data table, is stored in the hall computer 110 at predetermined time intervals together with the table number and data indicating “business in progress”. By being transmitted as related information, the game-related information of “opening today” of the machine number in the game information table is updated based on the game data included in the game-related information.

  Various signals are input from the input port 45 from the time when the current time output from the real-time clock 43 becomes the storage end time stored in the table data table, for example, 23:00. In this case, the unit number is identified from the port number where the signal is input, and the time of the non-business hours to be updated in the unit data table is determined from the identified unit number and the type of the input signal. The data is specified and updated, and the storage of the game related information during the business that has been performed is terminated.

  The game data, which is the game related information of each pachinko machine 2 stored in the table data table, is the data indicating the table number and the data type “non-business” as in the case before the start time. At the same time, it is transmitted to the hall computer 110 as game-related information every predetermined time, so that the game-related information of “Non-business today” in the game information table in the game information table is based on the game data included in the game-related information. Updated.

  The game-related information of each pachinko machine 2 collected, stored, and managed in the game information table of the hall computer 110 in this way is displayed on the game data screen shown in FIG. 7 by performing a predetermined operation. In this way, a list is displayed in association with the machine number of each pachinko machine 2.

  In the lower position of the game data screen, selection input sections for “non-business data”, “previous day data”, “previous day data”, and “previous day data” are provided. By selecting and inputting “data”, the non-business data of each pachinko machine 2 collected, stored and managed in the game information table is displayed in a list in association with the machine number of each pachinko machine 2, and “previous day data ”Is selected and entered, the data of the previous day of each pachinko machine 2 collected, stored and managed in the game information table (the data on the previous day of operation) is displayed in a list in association with the machine number of each pachinko machine 2 By selecting and inputting “previous day data”, the data of the previous day of each pachinko machine 2 collected, stored and managed in the game information table (in-service data of the previous day) is stored in each pachinko machine 2 List in correspondence with numbers It is. When the selection input part “before 2 days before” is selected, a screen for accepting designation of a day to be displayed is displayed, and data of the day designated on the screen is displayed.

  And if you want to know the exact game data when performing nail adjustments or trial hits during non-business hours after the end of business or before the start of business, the pachinko machine you want to get the exact game data 2 is input to the item of the target table number on the reset designation screen shown in FIG. 8 displayed on the display device 127 by a predetermined operation, and the password is input and the “execution” selection input section is selected and input. When the entered passwords match, all the non-operating game related information associated with the machine number specified in the target machine number item of the reset designation screen in the game information table is reset. At the same time, the machine number and the reset request are sent to the hall computer 11 for the machine terminal 4 connected to the pachinko machine 2 identified from the machine number. It is sent from.

  Then, the MPU 41 of the base terminal 4 that has received the machine number and the reset request, is a game that is all game-related information in the “overtime” item associated with the received machine number in the machine data table. After resetting (initializing) the data and after the initialization, if various signals are input from the input port 45 of the port number corresponding to the reset unit number, the reset outside business hours The game data corresponding to the type of the input signal is updated in the game data which is the game related information.

  After the reset, the game data which is the game related information of the pachinko machine 2 stored in the table data table is stored in the hall computer 110 for a predetermined time together with the table number and the data indicating “non-business” as the data type. By being transmitted as game-related information every time, the game-related information of “Non-business today” of the serial number in the game information table is updated based on the game data. The game related information updated and stored after resetting in the game information table in this way is displayed by displaying the game data screen (non-business data) on the display device 117 by a predetermined operation. The game-related information in the pachinko machine 2 after the reset can be accurately grasped.

  As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the storage start time associated with the business start time and the storage end time associated with the business end time by the game information storage period setting change process are updated and stored in the base terminal 4. Is stored in the game related information (game related information during operation) corresponding to the sales of the table data table stored in the non-volatile memory 42 serving as the game related information storage means at the storage start time. Is automatically started, and at the storage end time, storage of the game-related information (game-related information during sales) corresponding to that business is automatically ended, and the forgotten operation of the store opening or closing Even if there is an operation error, the game-related information (game-related information during sales) is surely stored in the table data table as a game-related information storage means. In addition to avoiding inaccurate game-related information (game-related information during sales), various game data (game-related information) for correcting game-related information (game-related information during sales), etc. Since there is no need to memorize and manage the occurrence history of the game at very fine time intervals, it is possible to avoid incomplete sales related information due to forgetting to open or close the store at a low cost or due to incorrect operation. Can be prevented.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the hall computer 110 executes the setting change permission process and is not permitted by the setting change permission process, that is, when the passwords do not match, the storage start time or Since the setting of the storage end time cannot be changed, it is possible to avoid as much as possible that various game data (game-related information) are incomplete due to an unnecessary change of the storage start time or the storage end time.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the game of each pachinko machine 2 is also performed during the period from the storage end time to the storage start time, that is, from the end of business to the start of business on the next day (non-business). The related information is collected and stored in the non-business item of the table data table as the overtime game information storage means, and the stored game related information can be initialized (reset) at a desired timing. Therefore, accurate game-related information (game data) can be easily grasped, for example, in the adjustment of the gaming machine performed after closing the store (trial shot after adjusting the nail).

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the base terminal 4 provided with the input port 45 serving as an input means for inputting various signals as the game-related information output from the pachinko machine 2, the storage start time or the storage By determining whether or not the end time has been reached, the storage is started as compared to the case where the storage as the game-related information in operation is started by receiving the storage start instruction from the hall computer 110 or the like. The time difference (time lag) until the time can be made very small, and the instruction is not received due to a communication failure or the like as compared with the case where the storage start instruction is received from the hall computer 110 and the storage is started. The game-related information output from the pachinko machine 2 is erroneously stored as the game-related information during sales. Conversely can reduce the occurrence of a problem that is not stored as a game-related information in sales, it can be managed more accurately operating during the game-related information.

  In addition, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the storage start time and the storage end time can be set and changed on a group basis. For example, the storage start of a new stand or a pachinko machine 2 to be newly installed can be started. It is also possible to deal with a case where only the time and the storage end time are desired to be different from those of other pachinko machines 2.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the table data table and the game information table serving as the game related information storage means of the present invention are provided in both the table terminal 4 and the hall computer 110, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the terminal terminal 4 does not store the game related information in the table data table, and inputs the input information of various signals input to the input port 45 from the time when the storage start time is reached. By transmitting the input information to the hall computer 110 together with data type information indicating whether the input information is open or non-operating, the hall computer 110 can play games that are open or not open based on the data type information. You may make it implement (start) storage as information.

  In the embodiment, the setting information is transmitted to the base terminal 4 to change and store the storage start time and the storage end time, and the MPU 41 of the base terminal 4 changes the current time based on the time information of the current time of the real-time clock 43. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hall computer 110 determines whether or not the current time is the storage start time. The hall computer 110 may notify each terminal 4 that the current time has become the storage start time.

  In the above embodiment, four pachinko machines 2 are connected to one base terminal 4, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each base terminal 4 is connected to each pachinko machine 2. For example, ten pachinko machines 2 may be connected to a larger number of terminals, for example, one terminal.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the stand terminal 4 and the hall computer 110 are connected directly, this invention is not limited to this, Between these stand terminals 4 and the hall computer 110, A relay terminal may be arranged for each predetermined number of terminals 4, and the terminal 4 and the hall computer 110 may be connected via the relay terminal.

  In the embodiment, the reset operation is performed on the hall computer 110 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reset instruction can be performed on the base terminal 4 side. Anyway.

  Further, in the embodiment, the permission / non-permission of the setting change of the storage start time and the storage end time is determined based on the password. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the permission is For example, it may be permitted only when a specific operation key is inserted.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the stand terminal 4 is provided, this invention is not limited to this, For example, when the number of the pachinko machines 2 installed in the game hall is a relatively small number Instead, the hall computer 110 may directly accept the input of various signals from each pachinko machine 2, the supply ball detection switch 6, and the out ball detection switch 7 without providing the stand terminals 4.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the setting change of the storage start time and the storage end time can be performed for each group. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the storage start time and the storage end time are not limited thereto. It may be possible to change the setting in units of units by specifying the unit number. The contents of these groups are not limited to the above-mentioned models, islands and peninsulas, and these groups may be formed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, game related information before and after the start of business is stored outside the business (not today), but the present invention is not limited to this, May be stored separately before and after sales.

  In the above embodiment, both the storage start time and the storage end time can be set and changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and either the storage start time or the storage end time can be set. Only the setting can be changed.

Each element in the embodiment corresponds to the present invention as follows.
Claim 1 of the present invention provides game-related information collecting means (table terminal 4, communication unit) for collecting game-related information generated in relation to a game in the gaming machine (pachinko machine 2) output from the gaming machine 119) and game-related information storage means for storing the game-related information collected by the game-related information collecting means in association with gaming machine identification information (unit number) capable of individually identifying each gaming machine (Nonvolatile memory 42; table data table, storage device 115; game information table) and game related information output means (CPU 112; game related information) for outputting game related information stored in the game related information storage means Output processing and display device 117), a game management device (hall computer 110, stand terminal 4), and a time information output means (rear) for outputting current time information Of the game related information collected by the time clocks 43 and 114) and the game related information collecting means, the game related information storage means starts storing the game related information for each gaming machine on that day as business in progress. The storage start time associated with the time and the storage end time associated with the business end time for ending the storage of the game-related information for each gaming machine on that day in the game-related information storage means are changed. Game information storage period setting change means (CPU 112; game information storage period setting change processing) and current time information output from the time information output means are set by the game information storage period setting change means The game-related information collected by the game-related information collecting means from the time when the storage start time is reached is used as the game-related information during the operation of each gaming machine on the day. The game-related information collected by the game-related information collecting means at the time when the storage is started in the related information storage means and the current time information becomes the storage end time set by the game information storage period setting changing means. Storage control means (CPU 112; storage control processing) that performs control to end storing the game related information in the game related information storage means in the game related information of each gaming machine on that day.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, a setting change permission means for permitting a setting change of the storage start time and / or the storage end time in the game information storage period setting change means (CPU 112; game information storage period setting change processing). CPU 112; setting change permission processing), and the game information storage period setting change means changes the storage start time and / or the storage end time on condition that the permission is given by the setting change permission means.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the game related information storage means (non-volatile memory 42; table data table, storage device 115; game information table) is configured so that the game is in a period from the storage end time to the storage start time. Out-of-hours for storing game-related information collected by related information collecting means (table terminal 4, input port 45) in association with game machine identification information that can individually identify each gaming machine (pachinko machine 2) Game information storage means (non-volatile memory 42; table data table, storage device 115; game information table non-business (non-business today) items) and game-related information stored in the overtime game information storage means Initialization means (CPU 112; initialization process) for receiving game-related information stored in the overtime game information storage means based on the initialization instruction. Provided with a door.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the game related information collecting means (table terminal 4) includes input means (input port 45) for inputting the game related information output from the gaming machine (pachinko machine 2). The base terminal 4 provided with a transmission means (communication unit 44) for transmitting game-related information input from the input means, and reception for receiving game-related information transmitted from the transmission means of the base terminal Means (communication unit 119), and the terminal 4 includes the time information output means (real time clock 43), and the current time information output from the time information output means changes the game information storage period setting. Game-related information input from the input means between the time when the storage start time set by the means (CPU 112; game information storage period setting change processing) is reached and the time when the storage end time is reached. Is transmitted from the transmitting means as the game related information (game related information including the data type being operated) of the gaming machine of the day, and the receiving means receives the operating game related information transmitted from the transmitting means. To do.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the game information storage period setting change means (CPU 112; game information storage period setting change processing, business hours (game information storage period) setting screen) is a group unit (model type) comprising a plurality of gaming machines. , Islands, and peninsulas), the storage start time and the storage end time can be set and changed.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the management apparatus for games in the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the hall computer which comprises the game management apparatus in the Example of this invention, and a stand terminal. It is a figure which shows the stand data table memorize | stored in the stand terminal used for the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game information table memorize | stored in the hall computer used for the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the processing condition of the hall computer and stand terminal used for the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the business hours (game information storage period) setting screen in the hall computer used for the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game data screen in the hall computer used for the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the reset designation | designated screen in the hall computer used for the Example of this invention.

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2 Pachinko machine 4 terminals 42 Non-volatile memory 43 Real time clock 44 Communication unit 45 Input port 110 Hall computer 114 Real time clock 115 Storage device 117 Display device 119 Communication unit

Claims (5)

Game-related information collecting means for collecting game-related information generated in relation to a game in the gaming machine output from the gaming machine;
Game-related information storage means for storing the game-related information collected by the game-related information collecting means in association with gaming machine identification information capable of individually identifying each gaming machine;
Game-related information output means for outputting game-related information stored in the game-related information storage means;
A gaming management device comprising:
Time information output means for outputting current time information;
Of the game related information collected by the game related information collecting means, the storage start time associated with the business start time to start storing the game related information storage means as the game related information for each gaming machine on that day. And a game information storage period setting change for setting and changing the storage end time associated with the business end time for ending the storage as the game related information for each game machine on that day in the game related information storage means Means,
The game related information collected by the game related information collecting means from the time when the current time information output from the time information output means becomes the storage start time set by the game information storage period setting changing means. At the time when the game related information storage means starts to be stored in the game related information storage means as operating game related information for each gaming machine on that day, and the current time information becomes the storage end time set by the game information storage period setting change means Storage control means for performing control to end storing the game related information collected by the game related information collecting means in the game related information storage means as operating game related information of each gaming machine on the day;
A game management device comprising: A setting change permission means for permitting a setting change of the storage start time and / or the storage end time in the game information storage period setting change means;
2. The game management device according to claim 1, wherein the game information storage period setting change unit changes the storage start time and / or storage end time on condition that the setting change permission unit permits. . The gaming related information storage means is a gaming machine identification information capable of individually identifying each gaming machine with the gaming related information collected by the gaming related information collecting means in a period from the storage end time to the storage start time. Including overtime game information storage means for storing in association with
An initialization unit that receives an instruction to initialize game-related information stored in the overtime game information storage unit and initializes game-related information stored in the overtime game information storage unit based on the initialization instruction The game management device according to claim 1, further comprising: The game related information collecting means comprises: a terminal terminal comprising: input means for inputting the game related information output from a gaming machine; and transmission means for transmitting game related information input from the input means. And receiving means for receiving game related information transmitted from the transmitting means of the terminal,
The stand terminal includes the time information output means, and the current time information output from the time information output means becomes the storage start time set at the storage start time set by the game information storage period setting change means. The game-related information input from the input means until the end time is transmitted from the transmission means as the game-related information for the game machine of the day on the day, and the game-related information in operation transmitted from the transmission means The game management device according to claim 1, wherein the receiving unit receives the game.   The game information storage period setting change means can change the setting of the storage start time and the storage end time for each group unit composed of a plurality of gaming machines. Management device.

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