JP2006130342A - Game parlor equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide game parlor equipment which can decide priority and display in response to calling a clerk in charge when two or more callings are made. <P>SOLUTION: If the jackpot is hit on a game machine 21, when two or more call switches 45 are operated and two or more displays are demanded in order to call for a clerk in charge in case of ball accumulation and so on, priority is decided for two or more display demands, a display is controlled according to this priority, each lamp of a call lamp device 34 and island end lamp devices 31, 32 is lighted up, and an indication mode is changed (for example, to change the color). Hereby, the clerk in charge looks at the indication mode of each lamp and acts, and responds smoothly from the game machine 21 of higher priority. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game hall facility that performs display control corresponding to a call request by determining a priority order for the plurality of display requests when a plurality of call requests for calling an attendant are operated and there are a plurality of display requests. .

In general, game devices using game media include, for example, pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, sparrow ball machines, slot machines using coins, and slot machines using balls.
Conventionally, a gaming store is provided with a plurality of gaming machines, island facilities, management devices, and the like, and a plurality of gaming machines are configured in units of island facilities. In addition, a call lamp composed of a switch for calling an attendant to the island facility on the upper side of the gaming machine and a display unit is provided, and the end of the island facility (particularly, both ends) operates in conjunction with the operation of the call lamp. It has an island edge lamp. When the player presses the call lamp switch, the call lamp lights up and the island edge lamp blinks to display the caller. It is possible to recognize whether the gaming machine is calling. It is often the case that an attendant is usually waiting at a predetermined position.
In addition to the call display, the island edge lamp can display a game state. For example, when a big hit occurs, the call lamp and the island edge lamp are turned on.
As such conventional game hall facilities, for example, there are those disclosed in the following patent documents.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-026969

However, the conventional amusement hall facilities have the following problems.
(B) Conventionally, when there is a call request for calling an attendant with a plurality of gaming machines, it is not known from which gaming machine the attendant should respond by simply looking at the lighting state of the island edge lamp. In some cases, the game machine that presses the call switch may be postponed, causing the player to be dissatisfied.
(B) In the above case, if the player who has been postponed is, for example, when the prize ball tray is full and a new ball box (so-called dollar box) is requested, the overflow control of the gaming machine There is a drawback that the ball stops firing, the ball cannot be hit even during a big hit, and the player is in a disadvantageous state (for example, puncture).
(C) In the above case, there was a problem that the staff could not work smoothly.
(D) In the above case, there was a problem that the postponed player became unfair and caused a decline in service.
(E) In the above case, it has been difficult to deal with a gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine with fraud) that needs to be dealt with immediately.
(F) In the above case, the staff did not know the priority of each gaming machine.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and when there are a plurality of call requests to an attendant, a game hall capable of determining a priority order and performing display corresponding to the call requests The purpose is to provide facilities.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming facility according to the first aspect of the present invention is a gaming facility having a plurality of island facilities in which a plurality of gaming machines capable of generating a big hit are provided.
A gaming machine display device provided corresponding to each of the gaming machines, and performing at least a call display of an attendant;
An island facility display device that is provided above an end of the island facility and that performs a predetermined display in relation to the operating state of the gaming machine display device;
A call switch provided in the gaming machine display device for performing a call request operation of a staff member;
Display control means provided at a required part of the island facility, and a plurality of gaming machine display devices and display control means for intensively controlling the display of the plurality of island facility display devices,
In the case where a big hit occurs in a plurality of gaming machines and there are a plurality of display requests by operating a call switch of each gaming machine display device corresponding to the plurality of gaming machines, the display control means Control is performed to change the display mode of the display device to a display mode in which the order of occurrence of jackpots of gaming machines is the priority display order.
Further, as a preferred aspect, for example, as described in claim 2, the display control means is configured such that when there are a plurality of display requests by operating a call switch of each gaming machine display device corresponding to a plurality of gaming machines, When no jackpot is generated in any of the plurality of gaming machines, control is performed to change the display mode of the gaming machine display device to a display mode in which the operation order of the call switch is the priority display order. Also good.
For example, as described in claim 3, the island facility display device may be provided with a request number display for displaying the number of display requests by the operation of the call switch.
(Function)

In the present invention, when a plurality of call switches are operated and a plurality of display requests are made in order to call an attendant due to a big hit or a ball staying in the gaming machine, a plurality of display requests are made. On the other hand, display control is performed in which the priority display order is the order of occurrence of big hits of gaming machines, and the gaming machine display device is lit.
Therefore, the clerk can act while looking at the display mode of the gaming machine display device, and can respond smoothly from the gaming machine having a high priority. Further, when no big hit is made in any of the plurality of gaming machines, the priority is determined according to the operation order of the call switch of the player, so that the player is not dissatisfied. In addition, the island facility display device is equipped with a request number indicator that displays the number of display requests by operating the call switch, so that a plurality of personnel who see the display can go to the corresponding table as necessary to work. Can be made extremely efficient.

According to the present invention, when there are a plurality of display requests when a plurality of call switches are operated in order to call a clerk because a big hit occurs in a gaming machine or a ball stays, a plurality of display requests are made. In response to the request, display control is performed in which the order of occurrence of jackpots of gaming machines is set as the priority display order, and the following effects can be obtained.
(1) By performing priority display control, an attendant can respond from a gaming machine with a high priority, and smooth work can be performed.
(2) As a result, service to the player can be improved.
(3) In particular, when a big hit occurs and a new ball box is requested, the priority display control allows the attendant to provide the ball box immediately, eliminating the situation where the player is in a disadvantaged state. Can do.
(4) By performing display control in which the order of occurrence of big hits of gaming machines is set as the priority display order, it is possible to deal with gaming machines that need to be dealt with immediately.
(5) By changing the display mode of the gaming machine display device by the priority display control, the clerk can easily recognize the priority order, so that an extremely smooth operation can be performed and the service to the player can be improved.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
A. In-Store Configuration FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram in an amusement store showing an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a central management device 1 is disposed in a hall management room, and the central management device 1 includes a management computer 2. The management computer 2 includes a computer main body 3, a display 4, a printer 5, an in-store broadcasting device 6, a terminal device (for example, a keyboard) 7, a data storage device 8, and the like. The central management device 1 is connected to an in-store island facility 11 and a ball counter (jet counter) 12 via a transmission path 10 so that necessary data can be exchanged between them.
The management computer 2 collects necessary data from a large number of gaming machines 21a, 21b,... (Hereinafter simply referred to as “21” as appropriate) installed in the island facility 11 of the hall, and data corresponding to various gaming states. , Organize the data displayed on the display 4 (for example, in order of the number of the jackpot number, in the order of the number of the jackpot occurrence rate), monitor the operating state of each gaming machine 21, Data is exchanged with the call lamp device 34, the island edge lamp devices 31, 32, and the island management device 33, and the control necessary for managing the hall is performed. In addition, by operating the terminal device 7, it is possible to collect jackpot data, prize ball data, etc. by game type, machine type, island unit, manufacturer, etc., and output control commands necessary for hall management To do.

  The in-store broadcasting device 6 has an amplifier and broadcasts jackpot information from a speaker 13 arranged at a predetermined location in the store based on a signal from the management computer 2. In this case, each game machine 21 has its own machine number, and the in-store broadcasting device 6 broadcasts the machine number of the game machine 21 that has been hit by the jackpot or broadcasts in-store information necessary for the game. The data storage device 8 stores daily data, and the management computer 2 collects past game state data and the like based on the data stored in the data storage device 8, and stores the past game state data as necessary. It is possible to call or process the total operation data after each unit is installed in the island facility 11.

The ball counter 12 counts the game balls by inserting the game balls acquired by the player, prints the counting results on a printing paper (for example, a receipt), and outputs them. The player can exchange for a prize by bringing the printing paper to the prize counter.
Island edge lamp devices (island equipment display devices) 31 and 32 in which calling lamps and the like are arranged at positions where the staff of the hall can easily see are provided above the end of the island equipment 11.
In addition, an island management device 33 is provided at the end of the island facility 11, and a call lamp device (game machine display device) 34a, 34b,. (Hereinafter, simply represented by the symbol 34) is provided. One calling lamp device 34a, 34b is provided corresponding to each gaming machine 21a, 21b, and calls an attendant, displays necessary information, and the like. Furthermore, an island effect speaker 35 is provided at the end of the island facility 11, and the island effect speaker 35 is used when performing an island effect by sound such as a synthesized voice or a sound effect.

B. Control System of Game Hall Equipment FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system of the game hall equipment. In FIG. 2, the control system of the game hall equipment of this embodiment is roughly divided into a central management device 1, a gaming machine 21, an island management device 33, island lamp devices 31, 32, and a call lamp device 34. 11 is configured to send / receive signals and data to / from the central management device 1 via the calling lamp device 34 and the island management device 33 in sequence. In addition, signals and data can be transmitted / received between the calling lamp device 34 and the island lamp devices 31 and 32, and the island lamp devices 31 and 32 communicate with the central management device 1 via the island management device 33. Signals and data can be sent / received between them.
The calling lamp device 34 includes a control circuit 41, a first lamp 42, a second lamp 43, a third lamp 44, and a calling switch 45. The control circuit 41 transfers the game data from the gaming machine 21 to the central management device 1 or performs relay control when transmitting a command signal from the central management device 1 to the gaming machine 21, and the first lamp 42, The operation control of the second lamp 43 and the third lamp 44 and the control when the call switch 45 is operated are performed according to a command from the island management device 33. In the drawing, the first lamp 42, the second lamp 43, and the third lamp 44 are represented as lamp 1, lamp 2, and lamp 3, respectively.

The first lamp 42, the second lamp 43, and the third lamp 44 can all be lit in red, orange, and green. The call switch 45 is operated (pressed) when the player calls an attendant. The first lamp 42, the second lamp 43, the third lamp 44, and the call switch 45 are mounted on the call lamp device 34 so that the player can easily recognize and operate while playing the game. It is like that.
Here, FIG. 3A is a front view of the calling lamp device 34. As shown in FIG. 3A, the first lamp 42, the second lamp 43, and the third lamp 44 are housed inside the calling lamp device 34, and when the lighting lamp is turned on, the calling lamp device 34 is red, orange, or green. Each color is shining. Each color represents the following priority order.
-Red: High priority-Orange: Medium priority-Green: Low priority Note that the lamp arrangement is not limited to that shown in FIG. 3 (A), for example, as shown in FIG. When the first lamp 42, the second lamp 43, and the third lamp 44 are arranged on the upper part of the calling lamp device 34, and the first lamp 42, the second lamp 43, and the third lamp 44 are lit individually, the respective lamp portions You may make it the structure which shines.

The island edge lamp device 31 (same for 32) includes a control circuit 51, a first lamp 52, a second lamp 53, a third lamp 54, a fourth lamp 55, and a request number display 56. The control circuit 51 performs display control of each of the lamps 52 to 55 and the request number display 56 in accordance with a command from the island management device 33. In the drawing, the first lamp 52, the second lamp 53, the third lamp 54, and the fourth lamp 55 are represented as lamp 1, lamp 2, lamp 3, and lamp 4, respectively.
The first lamp 52, the second lamp 53, the third lamp 54, and the fourth lamp 55 can all be lit in red, orange, and green colors. The request number display 56 displays the number of operations when each player operates the call switch 45 of his / her stand.

Here, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the island edge lamp device 31. As shown in FIG. 4, the island end lamp device 31 is formed in an elongated and square shape, and sequentially from the base end side, the first lamp 52, the second lamp 53, the third lamp 54, the fourth lamp 55, and the required number display. A device 56 is arranged. The base of the control circuit 51 is mounted inside the island edge lamp device 31. Each of the lamps 52 to 55 has a built-in base including the lamp and is turned on when the lamp is energized. The base end portion of the island end lamp device 31 is fixed to the upper portion of the island facility 11 by a metal mounting bracket 57. The functions of the first lamp 52, the second lamp 53, the third lamp 54, the fourth lamp 55, and the request number display 56 are as follows.
First lamp 52: Lights up when the call switch 45 is pressed, and has a call function for an attendant.
Second lamp 53: automatically lit when a big hit occurs in the gaming machine 21.
Third lamp 54: Turns on automatically when a probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation jackpot) occurs in the gaming machine 21.
4th lamp 55: It automatically lights up when there is an illegal act.
Request number display 56: This displays the number of operations when the call switch 45 corresponding to each gaming machine 21 is operated, and is constituted by a large LED of 7 segments.
As described above, the first lamp 52, the second lamp 53, the third lamp 54, the fourth lamp 55, and the request number display 56 are arranged in order from the one with the highest priority applied by the staff.

  The island management device 33 includes a control circuit 61, a storage circuit 62, an island effect circuit 63, and a setting device 64, and constitutes display control means and priority control means. The control circuit 61 controls the operation of the call lamp device 34 and the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 based on signals from the call switch 45 of the gaming machine 21 and the call lamp device 34, and also controls the central management device 1 with the game machine. The game data sent from 21 through the call lamp device 34 is transmitted, and the relay processing when the central management device 1 outputs a necessary command to the gaming machine 21 is performed. The storage circuit 62 stores a control program for the control circuit 61, necessary data, and the like, and is used as a work area necessary for control. The island effect circuit 63 uses each lamp (the first lamp 42, the second lamp 43, and the third lamp 44) of the calling lamp device 34 to produce an effect when any game machine 21 in the island facility 11 hits a jackpot. In addition to performing the processing, the island effect processing by sound is performed by using voice synthesis sound or sound effect using the speaker 35 for island effect.

  The setting device 64 sets or changes the priority order of operation of the lamps of the calling lamp device 34 and the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32. In addition, the setting / change of the allocation of each display lamp, the island effect pattern This is for setting / changing. The indicator lamps are assigned by changing the display functions of the first lamp 52, the second lamp 53, the third lamp 54, and the fourth lamp 55 in the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32, or in the calling lamp device 34. The display functions of the first lamp 42, the second lamp 43, and the third lamp 44 are changed and assigned.

Here, the contents of the display control processing of the calling lamp device 34 and the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 performed by the control circuit 61 are as follows, and the contents are executed according to a program described later.
(A) Determination of priority display order When the big hit occurrence of the gaming machine 21 and the turn-on operation of the call switch 45 are performed. When there are a plurality of tables in the same state, the priority display order is determined by the pressing order of the call switch 45. To decide.
・ If the probability variation jackpot occurs, give it priority.
-When there is an ON operation of the call switch 45 accompanying the occurrence of a big hit and an ON operation of the call switch 45 for calling an attendant for other needs that are not the occurrence of the big hit, Priority is given to.
When no big hit occurs and the call switch 45 is turned on. In this case, the priority display order is determined by the pressing order of the call switch 45.
Note that priority display control is not performed only when a big hit occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when there are a plurality of platforms where only a big hit has occurred, priority display control is performed in the order of the big hit occurrence. It may be.
(B) Priority display control Display is turned on in the order of red → orange → green from the display control / call priority of the calling lamp device 34 in descending order. Therefore, when the display of red has the highest priority and the necessary action is performed by a staff member when red is lit, red is turned off and the call is released. After that, the orange lights red and the green lights orange.
Display control of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 In the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32, the lamps are arranged in the order of priority so that the staff can easily recognize them. The number of on operations of the call switch 45 is displayed, and each time the call switch 45 is turned off, [1] is subtracted from the number of operations displayed.
-When an illegal act occurs, the priority is highest, but it is not displayed on the calling lamp device 34. This is because the display on the calling lamp device 34 is not performed so as not to miss the fraudster.
・ If there are 3 or more call requests, all the lower-level displays with lower priority will be green.

C. Display Control Program Next, a display control program in the game hall facility will be described. Display control of amusement hall facilities is performed by the island management device 33, and the control procedure is shown by the program in FIG.
First, from the situation of the game, when a big hit occurs, a big hit signal is input from the gaming machine 21 to the island management device 33 via the calling lamp device 34. Further, when the call switch 45 is pushed by a player's request, the signal is similarly input to the island management device 33. Further, an illegal signal or the like is input to the island management device 33 as a signal related to the gaming state. Upon receiving these signals, the island management device 33 performs priority display control of the lamps.
(A) In a normal gaming state This is a case where no big hit occurs and there is no player call request. When the program of FIG. 5 is started, it is determined in step S10 whether or not the player has turned on (pressed) the call switch 45 of the call lamp device 34. If the call switch 45 is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S <b> 12, and a gaming state signal from each gaming machine 21 is input to the island management device 33.

There are various game state signals such as a big hit signal and an illegal signal. Next, in step S14, the corresponding display section of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 (hereinafter simply referred to as island edge lamp in the flowchart) is displayed. For example, if a fraudulent act is performed in the gaming machine 21 and a fraud signal is input, the fourth lamp 55 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 is turned on to inform the staff that the fraudulent act has occurred. At this time, the calling lamp device 34 does not light anything. Therefore, it is possible to take necessary measures while preventing the cheating person from escaping only by the attendant quickly recognizing the cheating action at the gaming machine 21.
If no fraud signal is input, the process goes through step S14 and proceeds to step S28. In step S28, it is determined whether or not the call switch 45 is turned off. If there is no turn-off (or if it has been turned off before), the current routine is terminated.

(B) When there is a call request This is when there is a player call request. When the player operates the call switch 45 of the call lamp device 34 in step S10 and turns it on (for example, when a player is called because a ball stays in the game area), the determination result in step S10 is It becomes YES and branches to step S16. In step S16, the number of calls out of the gaming machines 21 is counted. For example, when three players press the call switch 45 almost simultaneously, the counting result is [3]. Next, the order in which the call switch 45 is pressed is stored in step S18. For example, even when three players push the call switch 45 almost simultaneously, the order in which the push timing is early is stored. Next, a jackpot signal from the gaming machine 21 is input in step S20. The jackpot signal includes a jackpot due to a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation jackpot). If the big hit signal is not generated in this routine, step S20 is passed.

Next, in step S 22, a call lamp display command by priority display control is output to the control circuit 41 of the call lamp device 34. In priority display control, control is performed in the following manner. First, in the priority display order determination process, when the big hit of the gaming machine 21 and the turn-on operation of the call switch 45 are performed, and there are a plurality of tables in the same state, the order in which the call switch 45 is pressed. Determine the priority display order with. The priority display order is determined by storing the order in which the call switch 45 is pressed. If a probable big hit occurs, the priority is set higher than the normal big hit.
When the ON operation of the call switch 45 associated with the occurrence of the big hit and the ON operation of the call switch 45 for calling the attendant for other needs that are not the occurrence of the big hit, the ON operation of the call switch 45 associated with the occurrence of the big hit The priority display order is determined in such a way as to give priority to.
Note that priority display control is not performed simply by the occurrence of a big hit.For example, when there are a plurality of platforms that only have a big hit, the priority display control is performed when priority display control is performed in the order of occurrence of the big hit. The priority display order is determined in the order of timing. Further, when there is no big hit and a plurality of call switches 45 are pressed, the priority display order is determined by the order of pressing the call switch 45.

In the display process of the call lamp device 34, the control circuit 41 of the call lamp device 34 is controlled so as to light up and display in order of red → orange → green from the highest priority. In this case, the display of red has the highest priority, and when a necessary measure is performed by a staff member when red is lit, red is turned off and the call is released. After that, the orange lights red and the green lights orange. Specifically, the first lamp 42, the second lamp 43, and the third lamp 44 of the calling lamp device 34 are turned on according to the above processing in each color of red, orange, or green, and the calling lamp device 34 is illuminated. Therefore, for players and staff, the red-lit base has the highest priority, the orange-lit base has the medium priority, and the green-lit base has the priority. Can be easily recognized.
This makes it easy for the player to easily determine the priority order of his / her stand, and there is no confusion even when waiting. For the staff, it is very easy to recognize the priority order by looking at the color of the calling lamp device 34 of the table on which the calling switch 45 is pressed, and to take necessary measures from the high priority table. Can do.

Next, in step S24, the corresponding island edge lamp display command is output to the control circuit 51 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32. In priority display control, control is performed in the following manner. First, in the priority display order determination process, similarly, when the big hit of the gaming machine 21 and the turn-on operation of the call switch 45 are performed, when there are a plurality of tables in the same state, the call switch 45 is pushed. The priority display order is determined according to the order. The priority display order is determined by storing the order in which the call switch 45 is pressed. If a probable big hit occurs, the priority is set higher than the normal big hit. Further, when there is no big hit and the call switch 45 is pressed, the priority display order is determined by the order in which the call switch 45 is pressed.
Then, in the display processing of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32, the control circuit 51 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 has a first lamp 52, a second lamp 53, a third lamp 54, a fourth lamp 55, and a request number indicator. Control to turn on 56 is performed as follows.

If the call switch 45 is only pressed, the first lamp 52 is turned on. As a result, the clerk recognizes the call and heads to the table where the call is requested.
When a big hit occurs in the gaming machine 21, the second lamp 53 is automatically turned on. Thereby, the clerk can recognize that a big hit is occurring somewhere in the island facility 11, and if he wants to know which platform it is, the call lamp device 34 can be viewed.
The third lamp 54 is automatically turned on when a probable big hit occurs in the gaming machine 21. Thereby, the clerk can recognize that a probable big hit is occurring somewhere on the island facility 11, and if he wants to know which platform it is, he can look at the call lamp device 34. For example, if the probable big hit is lit in red, the stand can be recognized at a glance.
Therefore, the attendant can easily recognize that there is a probable big hit, a normal big hit, and a call request of the attendant in descending order of priority by looking at the lighting state of the first lamp 52 to the third lamp 54. Can do. This makes it easier for the staff to grasp the state of the island facility 11 by observing the lighting state of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32, and rush to a high priority table and take necessary measures. be able to.

Next, the number of call requests is displayed in step S26. In this case, when there are a plurality of platforms on which the call switch 45 is pressed, the number is displayed on the request number display 56 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32. For example, when there are three gaming machines 21 whose call switch 45 is pressed, [3] is displayed on the request number display 56. As a result, the clerk can immediately recognize that there are three platforms where the call switch 45 is pressed.
Further, in this case, a plurality of displays (for example, [3]) is displayed on the request number display 56, so that a plurality of personnel who see the display can go to the corresponding table and work as necessary. Can be made extremely efficient.
Next, in step S28, it is determined whether or not the call switch 45 is turned off. If the call switch 45 has not been turned off thereafter, the current routine is terminated. On the other hand, if the call request number is displayed on the request number display 56 of the island edge lamp devices 31, 32, if the call switch 45 is turned off, the process proceeds to step S30 and the count value is subtracted. Here, the count value at which the call switch 45 is subsequently turned off is subtracted from the number of call requests displayed on the request number display 56. For example, when the number of call requests displayed on the request number display 56 = [3], if only one call switch 45 is turned off thereafter, [3]-[1] is obtained.

Next, the display of the number of call requests is updated in step S32. This subtracts the count value that the call switch 45 is turned off from the number of call requests displayed on the request number display 56 and displays the updated number after the subtraction. When the number of call requests = [3], when only one call switch 45 is turned off after that, [3]-[1] = [2], so that the request number indicators of the island edge lamp devices 31, 32 are obtained. 56 displays [2].
Next, in step S 34, a display update command for the calling lamp device 34 is output to the control circuit 41 of the calling lamp device 34 based on the priority display control. Based on the display update command, the control circuit 41 performs control in the following manner.
That is, when the big hit generation of the gaming machine 21 is completed, or when the call switch 45 is turned off, the priority order is changed. For example, when the staff is finished on the table with the highest priority in the red display, the first lamp 42 and the second lamp of the call lamp device 34 are controlled by turning off the red light and canceling the call. 43, the third lamp 44 is turned on. Therefore, the display is updated by lighting orange to red and green to orange.

Next, a display change command for the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 is output to the control circuit 51 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 based on priority display control in step S36. Based on the display change command, the control circuit 51 performs control in the following manner.
That is, when the big hit generation of the gaming machine 21 is completed or when the call switch 45 is turned off, the lighting of the lamps 52 to 55 in the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 is changed. For example, when the clerk's treatment is completed on the table where the probability variation big hit occurs, the second lamp 53 corresponding to the probability variation big hit occurrence is turned off. Further, when the attendant's treatment is completed at the table where the call request is made, the fourth lamp 55 corresponding to the call request is turned off. In this way, the display is changed. After step S36, the current routine is terminated.

D. Timing display control example 1
Next, timing example 1 of priority display control will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing timing example 1 of priority display control, which is an example of priority display control based only on the on timing of the call switch 45. The meanings of the symbols in the figure are as follows.
NO. 1: First stand NO. 2: Second stand NO. 3: Third stand switch with call switch 45 turned on: State switch with call switch 45 of call lamp device 34 turned on OFF: State switch with call switch 45 of call lamp device 34 turned off Display: Number of island edge lamp devices Number displayed on request number display 56 of 31 and 32

First, when the call switch 45 of the stand at the timing t1 is turned on, the first lamp 42 of the call lamp device 34 on the stand is lit in red. Thereby, a player and a staff member can recognize that it is the stand that has the first priority, and can take necessary measures promptly. At the same time, at the time t1, the display number of the request number display 56 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 becomes [1] to inform the staff that the request number is one. Before the timing t1, the number displayed on the request number display 56 is [0]. Next, when the call switch 45 of the second stand is turned on at timing t2, the second lamp 43 of the call lamp device 34 on that stand is lit in orange. Thereby, a player and a staff member can recognize that it is the stand that has the second priority. At the same time t2, the display number of the request number display 56 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 becomes [2] to inform the staff that the request number is two.
Next, when the call switch 45 of the third stand is turned on at timing t3, the third lamp 44 of the call lamp device 34 on that stand is lit in green. Thereby, a player and a staff member can recognize that it is a stand which has the 3rd priority. At the same time t3, the display number of the request number display 56 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 becomes [3] to inform the staff that the request number is three.

  Next, when the call switch 45 of the first stand is turned off at timing t4, the first lamp 42 of the call lamp device 34 on the stand is turned off. Thereby, the player and the staff can recognize that the treatment of the table to be given priority first has been completed. At the same time, at t4, the display number of the request number display 56 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 is changed from [3] to [2] to notify the staff that the request number has decreased by one. Furthermore, since the first call switch 45 is turned off at timing t4, the priority display is changed. That is, the second lamp 43 of the calling lamp device 34 corresponding to the second base is turned off (the one that was lit in orange), and the first lamp 42 is lit in red. That is, the color changes from orange to red. Thereby, a player and a staff member can recognize that it changed to the stand | top | work which has priority first from timing t4.

On the other hand, the third lamp 44 of the calling lamp device 34 corresponding to the third base is turned off (the one that was lit in green), and the second lamp 43 is lit in orange. That is, the color changes from green to orange. Thereby, a player and a staff member can recognize that it changed to the stand | rank with priority 2nd from timing t4.
Next, when the call switch 45 of the second stand is turned off at timing t5, the first lamp 42 of the call lamp device 34 on that stand is turned off. Thereby, the player and the staff can recognize that the treatment of the table that should be prioritized second has ended. At the same time, at t5, the display number of the request number display 56 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 is changed from [2] to [1] to inform the staff that the request number has decreased by one. Further, since the second call switch 45 is turned off at the timing t5, the priority display is changed. That is, the second lamp 43 of the calling lamp device 34 corresponding to the third base is turned off (the one that was lit in orange), and the first lamp 42 is lit in red. That is, the color changes from orange to red. Thereby, a player and a staff member can recognize that it changed into the stand | top | work which has priority first from the timing t5.

Next, when the call switch 45 of the third stand is turned off at timing t6, the first lamp 42 of the call lamp device 34 on that stand is turned off. Thereby, the player and the staff can recognize that the treatment of the table that should be given the third priority is finished. At the same time, at t5, the number of displays on the request number display 56 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 changes from [1] to [0] to inform the staff that the number of requests has decreased by one.
Thus, in the priority display control based only on the on-timing of the call switch 45, the priority is displayed by changing the display color of the call lamp device 34 and is notified to the player and the staff. Moreover, the display number of the request number display 56 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 changes each time.

E. Timing display control example 2
Next, timing example 2 of priority display control will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a timing display example 2 of priority display control, which is an example of priority display control based on the on-timing of the call switch 45 and the gaming state. The meanings of the symbols in the figure are as follows.
NO. 1: The base where the call switch 45 is turned on first (referred to as NO.1)
NO. 2: A table where the jackpot occurs and the call switch 45 is turned on second (referred to as NO.2)
NO. 3: A table where the jackpot is generated and the call switch 45 is turned on for the third time (referred to as NO.3)
First, when the call switch 45 of the stand (NO. 1) at the timing t11 is turned on, the first lamp 42 of the call lamp device 34 on the stand is lit in red. Thereby, a player and a staff member can recognize that it is the stand that has the first priority, and can take necessary measures promptly. At this time, the display number of the request number display 56 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 simultaneously becomes [1] at the timing t11 to notify the staff that the request number is one.

Next, at timing t12, a big hit occurs at the second platform (NO. 2) and the call switch 45 is turned on second. Therefore, the first lamp 42 of the calling lamp device 34 on the stand is lit in red. As a result, the player and the attendant can recognize that the jackpot generating table is given priority, so that it is the first priority table. At this time, NO. The first lamp 42 of the call lamp device 34 corresponding to one unit is turned off (the one that was lit in red), and the second lamp 43 is lit in orange. That is, the color changes from red to orange. Thereby, the player and the staff are NO. It can be recognized that one unit has been changed to the second priority unit at the timing t12.
At this time, when the call switch 45 is turned on, the clerk is informed that a big hit has occurred and the prize-ball tray is full and a new ball box (so-called dollar box) is required, and immediately the ball box is brought to the player. provide. Therefore, the ball shooting is stopped by the overflow control of the gaming machine, the ball is hit during the big hit, and the player is in a disadvantageous state (for example, puncture).
Further, even if the call switch 45 is not turned on, priority display control may be performed when a big hit occurs. In this case, the clerk fills up the prize ball tray due to the big hit and a new ball box (so-called dollar box) is obtained. (Box) can be quickly predicted and the ball box is immediately provided to the player. Therefore, the ball shooting is stopped by the overflow control of the gaming machine, and the ball cannot be hit during the big hit, so that the player is in a disadvantageous state (for example, puncture).

  Next, at timing t13, a big hit occurs on the third base (No. 3 base), and the call switch 45 is turned on third. Therefore, the second lamp 43 of the calling lamp device 34 on the stand is lit in orange. Thereby, a player and a staff member can recognize that it is the stand that has the second priority. At this time, NO. The second lamp 43 of the call lamp device 34 corresponding to one unit is turned off (the one that was lit in orange), and the third lamp 44 is lit in green. That is, the color changes from orange to green. Thereby, the player and the staff are NO. It can be recognized that one unit has been changed to the third-preferred unit at timing t13. Note that NO. Since two cars are big hits, NO. In the relationship with the two units, the priority is still high.

  Next, at timing t14, the big hit ends at the second base (NO.2), and the call switch 45 is turned off. Therefore, the first lamp 42 of the calling lamp device 34 on the stand is turned off. Thereby, the player and the staff can recognize that there is no first priority table. At this time, NO. The second lamps 43 of the calling lamp devices 34 corresponding to the three units are turned off (those that were lit in orange), and the first lamps 42 are lit in red. That is, the color changes from orange to red. Thereby, the player and the staff are NO. It can be recognized that three units have been changed to the first priority units at the timing t14. On the other hand, NO. Since one is a call request, NO. In relation to the three units, the priority is still low.

  Next, at timing t15, the big hit ends at the third stand (NO. 3) and the call switch 45 is turned off. Therefore, the first lamp 42 of the calling lamp device 34 on the stand is turned off. Thereby, the player and the staff can recognize that there is no second priority table. At this time, NO. The second lamp 43 of the calling lamp device 34 corresponding to one unit is turned off (the one that was lit in orange), and the first lamp 42 is lit in red. That is, the color changes from orange to red. Thereby, the player and the staff are NO. It can be recognized that one unit has been changed to the first priority unit at timing t15. Next, when the staff's treatment for the first stand (NO. 1) is completed at timing t16 and the call switch 45 of the first stand is turned off, the first lamp 42 of the call lamp device 34 in the stand is turned off. . Thereby, the player and the staff can recognize that the treatment of the remaining table has been completed.

As described above, in the priority display control based on the on-timing of the call switch 45 and the gaming state (particularly, the big hit), priority is given to the priority order by changing the display color of the call lamp device 34 by performing control giving priority to the occurrence of the big hit. Is displayed and notified to the player and the staff. Moreover, the display number of the request number display 56 of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 changes each time.
Note that the elapsed time from the timing t11 to the timing t13 is that the second big hit occurrence base occurs, so the first base (NO.1) is put on standby to lower the priority, but from the timing t11, When the elapsed time to the timing t13 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), the first vehicle (NO. 1 vehicle) may be prioritized. This is because even if the first player (NO.1 player) waits, dissatisfaction remains. That is, if it does so, it becomes possible to eliminate the dissatisfaction of the player of the 1st stand (NO. 1).

As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of call switches 45 are operated and a plurality of display requests are made in order to call a staff member due to a big hit in the gaming machine 21 or a ball staying. In this case, a priority order is determined for a plurality of display requests, display control is performed according to this priority order, and the lamps of the calling lamp device 34 and the island end lamp devices 31, 32 are turned on (or turned on by different colors, etc.). Or its display mode changes. Therefore, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) By performing priority display control, an attendant can respond from the gaming machine 21 having a higher priority, and smooth work can be performed.
(2) As a result, service to the player can be improved.
(3) Further, by performing priority display control according to the player's operation of the call switch 45, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming dissatisfied. That is, just by looking at the lighting state of the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32, the clerk knows from which gaming machine to respond, and the gaming machine 21 that pushed the call switch 45 first does not have to be postponed. , The dissatisfaction of the player can be resolved.
(4) In particular, when a big hit occurs and a new cardboard box (so-called dollar box) is requested, the player can immediately provide the cardboard box by priority display control, and the player is in a disadvantageous state (for example, The state of becoming a puncture) can be resolved.
(5) By performing priority display control related to the gaming state, it is possible to respond from the gaming machine 21 that needs to respond immediately (for example, to respond to an illegal act).
(6) By changing the display mode of the call lamp device 34 and the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 by priority display control, the clerk can easily recognize the priority order, so that the work can be performed extremely smoothly and the service to the player Can be improved.

Modified Embodiments of the Present Invention The present invention is not limited to the embodiments as in the above-described embodiments, and various modified embodiments as described below are possible.
(A) In the above embodiment, the island management device 33 issues a control command for priority display control, but the central management device 1 may issue a control command. Further, priority display control may be performed by the calling lamp device 34, the island edge lamp devices 31, 32, or the gaming machine 21 to issue a control command. By doing so, various modifications can be made according to the actual situation and convenience of the hall. When priority display control is performed by the call lamp device 34, the call lamp devices 34 communicate with each other to determine the priority order. If priority display control is performed by the call lamp device 34, there is an advantage that the design change of the gaming machine 21 is not necessary.
(B) When there are three or more call requests, the lower display is all green, but if the number of color types is increased (for example, red, orange, green, blue, yellow,...) It is also possible to color-order priorities exceeding three.
(C) The calling lamp device 34 and the island edge lamp devices 31 and 32 may be turned on and off by the remote control device of the staff.

Of course, the present invention can be applied to either a gaming machine equipped with a card reader or a gaming machine not equipped with a card reader. Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a prepaid card type gaming machine or a credit type pachinko machine.
The present invention can be widely applied to a pachinko machine that does not use a prepaid card system and does not use a card at all.
Any kind of gaming machine can be applied to the present invention, so-called gaming machine belonging to the first type, gaming machine belonging to the second type, gaming machine belonging to the third type, gaming machine belonging to the other type Any of the gaming machines having other electric accessory devices may be used.
Further, the location, size, and fixing method of the game hall equipment may be implemented in any manner within the scope of the object of the present invention.
A rotating slot game machine (pachislot game machine) may be arranged in the hall, and in that case, a call request from the pachislo game machine may be added for the application of the present invention.

The following modifications may be made to the present invention.
The game hall facility of the present invention is a game hall facility provided with a plurality of island facilities in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged.
A gaming machine display device provided in the vicinity of the gaming machine and displaying at least an attendant call;
An island facility display device that is provided in an island facility and that performs a predetermined display in relation to the operating state of the gaming machine display device;
A call switch provided in the gaming machine display device for performing a call request operation of a staff member;
Display control means for intensively controlling the display of a plurality of gaming machine display devices and island facility display devices based on the operation state of the call switch,
The display control means includes priority control means for determining a priority order for a plurality of display requests and performing display control according to the priority orders when there are a plurality of display requests due to a plurality of operation of the call switch. You may do it.
Moreover, as a preferable aspect, for example, the gaming machine display device is provided in an island facility in an upper part of the gaming machine,
The island facility display device may be provided above the end of the island facility.
For example, the priority control means may determine the priority order according to the operation timing of each call switch when a plurality of call switches are operated and there are a plurality of display requests.
For example, the priority control means may determine the priority in relation to the gaming state generated in the gaming machine when a plurality of display requests are made by operating the call switch a plurality of times.
For example, the display control means may perform control to change the display mode of the island facility display device according to the priority order corresponding to a plurality of display requests.
For example, the display control means may perform control to change the display mode of the gaming machine display device in accordance with the priority order corresponding to a plurality of display requests.
For example, the display control means may be an island management device that is arranged in an island facility and performs control in units of islands.

It is a block diagram in the game store where the game hall equipment of one Example of this invention is arrange | positioned. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the game hall equipment of the Example. It is a figure explaining the calling lamp apparatus of the Example. It is a figure explaining the island edge lamp apparatus of the Example. It is a flowchart which shows the control program of the island management apparatus of the Example. It is a figure which shows the example timing 1 of the priority display control of the Example. It is a figure which shows the example 2 of a timing of the priority display control of the Example.

Explanation of symbols

1 Central Management Device 11 Island Equipment 21 Game Machine 31, 32 Island Edge Lamp Device (Island Equipment Display Device)
33 Island management device (display control means)
34 Call lamp device (game machine display device)
45 Call switch 56 Request number indicator

Claims (3)

In the amusement hall facility provided with a plurality of island facilities with a plurality of gaming machines capable of generating a big hit,
A gaming machine display device provided corresponding to each of the gaming machines, and performing at least a call display of an attendant;
An island facility display device that is provided above an end of the island facility and that performs a predetermined display in relation to the operating state of the gaming machine display device;
A call switch provided in the gaming machine display device for performing a call request operation of a staff member;
Display control means provided at a required part of the island facility, and a plurality of gaming machine display devices and display control means for intensively controlling the display of the plurality of island facility display devices,
In the case where a big hit occurs in a plurality of gaming machines and there are a plurality of display requests by operating a call switch of each gaming machine display device corresponding to the plurality of gaming machines, the display control means A game hall facility characterized in that control is performed to change the display mode of the display device to a display mode in which the order of occurrence of jackpots of gaming machines is a priority display order. The display control means is configured such that when a call switch of each gaming machine display device corresponding to a plurality of gaming machines is operated and a plurality of display requests are made, a big hit is generated in any of the plurality of gaming machines. 2. The game hall facility according to claim 1, wherein when there is not, control is performed to change the display mode of the gaming machine display device to a display mode in which the operation order of the call switch is set as a priority display order. The game facility according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the island facility display device includes a request number display for displaying the number of display requests by operating the call switch.

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