JP2008154636A - Game parlor management device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent recurrence of a fraudulent act by promptly coping with the act to fraudulently change a set value of ball payout ratio of a game machine and storing information specifically useful as preventive countermeasures after the event. <P>SOLUTION: The device includes: a slot machine 1 that checks the set value of the ball payout ratio or detects a change operation state and outputs the result from an external centralized terminal board 3 as a signal under the change of a setting value (hereinafter referred to as a signal under setting); a call lamp 12 placed near the slot machine 1; and a hall computer 4 connected to the slot machine 1 via a network. The hall computer 4 comprises: a communication part 5 for lighting or flickering the call lamp 12 when it receives the signal under setting; a control unit 6 for performing a variety of control according to reception of the signal under setting in the communication part 5; a display part 7 for displaying information that the signal under setting is received by the control; and a storage part 8 for storing reception of the signal under setting by the control. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention prevents fraudulent acts by detecting fraudulent acts that illegally change setting values of spinning machines such as slot machines such as slot machines and performing various processes such as warning and display The present invention relates to a game hall management device that can be used.

  Conventionally, among the illegal acts that have been performed illegally to obtain gaming media from gaming machines, the setting value of the winning probability (also referred to as the payout rate or the medal rate) of the gaming machine is changed without the permission of the game hall manager Things were going on. This setting value is normally changed by a game hall manager or an employee who has received permission from the manager. In some cases, an incorrect setting value may be changed by making a hole in the power supply or by short-circuiting a power supply circuit peripheral member using an unauthorized tool from the gap. Various inventions have been made for the purpose of preventing such illegal acts.

  For example, Patent Document 1 is known as one that receives a signal indicating that a setting value is being changed (hereinafter simply referred to as “setting signal”) from a gaming machine and manages it. ing. This is because the hall computer, which is a management electronic device in the game hall, receives a setting in-progress signal from the gaming machine, and if it is fraudulent, it stores the change in the setting value as history information and monitors it before starting business. The history information is displayed and checked to prevent the occurrence of damage (see paragraph 0091 of the specification). It is about.

JP 2004-329684 A

  However, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 simply stores and displays as history information if there is an illegal act, and does not clarify the specific contents to be stored. Therefore, there is a problem that it is not clear what history is stored to help prevent fraud.

  Moreover, since only the fact that the setting signal is received is stored in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the processing in the hall computer that is receiving the setting signal is not suggested. Accordingly, there is a problem in that during the reception of the setting in-progress signal, nothing can be dealt with for the person who has changed the set value, and only a reactive action can be taken.

  Therefore, the present invention takes the above-mentioned prior art into consideration, and can immediately cope with an act of illegally changing the set value of the game machine play rate, and specifically as a preventive measure after the fact. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game hall management apparatus for preventing recurrence of the fraud by storing useful information, and to solve the above problems.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 detects a check or change operation state of a set value of a payout rate and outputs this as a setting signal from an external concentration terminal board, and a game room. And a notification lamp for calling a game hall employee or manager by lighting or flashing in a predetermined case, and a hall computer connected to the gaming machine via a network, A communication unit that transmits a signal for turning on or blinking the notification lamp when receiving a setting signal of the gaming machine, a control unit that performs various controls by receiving the setting signal at the communication unit, and the setting by the control The game hall management device is configured by a display unit that displays information indicating that a medium signal has been received and a storage unit that stores reception of the setting signal.

  The invention of claim 2 is the game hall management device according to the invention of claim 1, wherein the notification lamp is a call lamp arranged in the vicinity of the gaming machine that has output the setting signal. The invention of claim 3 is the game hall management device according to the invention of claim 1, wherein the notification lamp is an island lamp provided on a gaming island to which a gaming machine that outputs the setting signal is attached. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, the display of the display unit of the hall computer is a portion corresponding to the gaming machine that outputs the setting signal on the island diagram screen. The game hall management device is configured to display in a color different from that of other surrounding game machines.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the display of the display unit of the hall computer displays a machine number and a machine image of the gaming machine that has output the setting signal. The game room management device is configured. The invention of claim 6 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the display of the display unit of the hall computer displays the machine number of the gaming machine that has output the setting signal and the setting signal. The game hall management apparatus is configured to display an indication that output is in progress on the screen being displayed.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the control unit of the hall computer receives the setting signal and outputs the setting signal. It was set as the game hall management apparatus which carried out the audio | voice alerting | reporting by the in-house alerting | reporting part arrange | positioned in the game arcade that the said gaming machine is confirming or changing a setting value with a number. The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the communication unit of the hall computer has a set value of the gaming machine together with the machine number of the gaming machine that has output the in-setting signal. The gaming hall management device is configured to wirelessly notify an income that is carried by an employee arranged in the gaming hall to be confirmed or changed.

  The invention of claim 9 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the storage unit of the hall computer stores reception of a setting signal from the gaming machine. The gaming hall management device is configured to store the fact that it has been received, the machine number of the transmitted gaming machine, the reception start time of the signal being set, the reception end time, and the time from the reception start to the reception end. The invention according to claim 10 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the control unit of the hall computer displays the game date on the screen displaying game information of each gaming machine from the storage of the storage unit. The game hall management device is configured to display that the setting signal has been received as one of the game information.

  The invention according to claim 11 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the control unit of the hall computer that has received the setting signal from the gaming machine can receive a power-on signal of the gaming machine. If the power-on signal is not received at the same time when the setting-in-progress signal is received, it is determined that the gaming machine is checking the set value, and if the power-on signal is received together, It was determined that the gaming machine was in the process of changing the set value, and the gaming hall management device was configured to turn on or blink the calling lamp with a display different from each other, and display, store, or notify the display unit.

  In each of the first to eleventh aspects of the present invention, when a setting signal is output from one of a large number of gaming machines in the game hall, a notification lamp disposed in the game hall is received during reception of the setting signal. Illuminates or flashes, and the fact that a setting signal is being transmitted is displayed on the screen of the hall computer, so that employees and managers can detect this. Therefore, if the employee or manager who has received this notification immediately checks the gaming machine, it can be determined whether the set value is being checked or the set value changing operation state. Thus, in the present invention, even if the gaming machine is in the process of confirming the set value, which can be said to be the previous stage of the setting value changing operation, or during the setting value changing operation, an alarm is immediately detected upon detecting this. Because of the display configuration, it is possible to minimize the damage to the game hall due to an unauthorized change in the set value, and to prevent an unauthorized change in the set value. Further, if the notification lamp is turned on or blinked while the setting signal is being received, the notification lamp is transmitted to other players in the surrounding area, and serves as a deterrent to unauthorized setting value changes by other players. Further, since reception of the setting signal is stored in the hall computer, the reception history can be analyzed to prevent an illegal setting value change.

  In addition to the above effects, in the invention of claim 2, since the notification lamp is a calling lamp provided in the vicinity of the gaming machine, the lamp is lit or blinks in the vicinity of the gaming machine during the setting value confirmation or change operation. An amusement hall employee or manager can go directly to the gaming machine whose call lamp is lit or blinking, and can quickly confirm fraud. Further, in the invention of claim 3, since the notification lamp is an island lamp provided on the island to which the gaming machine belongs, the notification lamp can be provided at a place that is easily noticed by employees and managers of the game hall. It is easy to confirm the lighting or flashing of. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the part corresponding to the gaming machine that has output the setting signal is displayed in a color different from the display of other surrounding gaming machines on the island map screen of the display unit of the hall computer. Because it is configured, the administrator can clearly see if there is a gaming machine that is sending the setting signal, and if so, if it displays the island computer screen of the hall computer as appropriate, You can check the machine.

  Further, in the invention of claim 5, since the display of the display unit of the hall computer is configured to display the machine number and the machine image of the gaming machine that has output the setting-in-progress signal, the setting can be made by appropriately displaying the screen. You can see at a glance whether there is a gaming machine that is sending a medium signal, and if so, you can know the machine number of the gaming machine and immediately check the gaming machine.

  Further, in the invention of claim 6, when the hall computer receives the setting signal, the fact that the setting signal is being output regardless of the display screen, the machine number of the gaming machine is interrupted on the screen. Since it is displayed, an administrator or the like who operates the hall computer can quickly detect this, and can immediately respond to an illegal change in the set value. In addition, since the invention of claim 7 is voice-displayed by a notification unit in the hall connected to the hall computer, this can be detected regardless of where the employee or manager is in the game hall. You can check the gaming machine that is sending the setting signal. Furthermore, it is known to other players, and unauthorized setting value changes can be prevented in advance.

  In addition, the invention of claim 8 notifies the income that is being carried by the employee that the machine number of the gaming machine to which the setting signal is transmitted and that the gaming machine is confirming or changing the set value. Since this is notified by voice, it is easy for employees to detect, and it is extremely effective to stop unauthorized setting value checking or changing operation without being noticed by the person who is currently checking or changing the setting value. is there. In addition, since the detailed history of reception of the setting-in-progress signal is stored in the hall computer, the invention according to claim 9 is useful for analyzing the reception history and preventing an illegal setting value change at a later date.

  Further, the invention of claim 10 is configured to display from the memory of the storage unit of the hall computer that the setting signal is received as one of the game information of the day on the screen displaying the game information of each gaming machine. Therefore, it is useful for preventing an illegal setting value change at a later date. Further, the invention according to claim 11 judges whether the gaming machine that is transmitting the setting in-progress signal is checking the set value or changing the set value, and lights up different call lamps. Or, flashing, displaying on the display unit, storing in the storage unit, or making sound notifications, employees or managers can take appropriate measures, more accurately prevent fraud and stop fraud, Damage caused by actions can be minimized.

  The present invention detects a check or change operation state of a set value of a payout rate, outputs it as a setting signal from an external concentration terminal board, and is arranged in the game hall, and lights up or lights up in a predetermined case. A notification lamp for flashing to call an employee or manager of the game hall, and a hall computer connected to the gaming machine via a network, and when the hall computer receives a signal indicating that the gaming machine is being set A game hall management device configured by a communication unit that transmits a signal for turning on or blinking the notification lamp, a display unit that displays information on the setting signal, and a storage unit that stores reception of the setting signal. By doing so, employees and managers can be immediately notified that the setting value is being confirmed or changed, and damage to the playground caused by unauthorized setting value changes can be minimized. A.

  Hereinafter, the case where the gaming machine of the present invention is implemented in a slot machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of this game hall management apparatus, in which various signal lines are connected to an external concentration terminal board 3 from a main board 2 of the slot machine 1. In the slot machine 1, when a setting value check or change operation state of the payout rate is detected, this is sent from the main board 2 to the external concentrated terminal board 3 through one signal line, and from here as a setting signal Output to the outside. This setting-in-progress signal is sent to the communication unit 5 of the hall computer 4 that is connected to the slot machine 1 via a network and serves as a management electronic device in the game hall.

  When the hall computer 4 receives a setting signal for the slot machine 1, the hall computer 4 transmits a signal for turning on or blinking a call lamp 12 described later, and the communication unit 5 receives the setting signal. A control unit 6 for performing various controls, a display unit 7 for displaying predetermined information by the control, a storage unit 8 for storing reception of a setting signal by the control, and a setting signal from the slot machine 1 It is composed of a notification unit 9 that issues a voice alarm upon reception, a time measuring unit 10 that measures the duration of a setting signal received from the slot machine 1, and an input unit 11 that operates the hall computer.

  When the communication unit 5 of the hall computer 4 receives the setting-in-progress signal, the communication unit 5 transmits a signal to the calling lamp 12 disposed in the vicinity of the slot machine 1, and the calling lamp 12 receives the signal and receives the lamp. Turn on or blink. This lighting or blinking is performed while receiving the setting signal. The call lamp 12 serves as a relay point on the network between the slot machine 1 and the hall computer 4.

  In general, in a slot machine, a medal rate (a payout rate) is set, and changing this setting value changes the probability that a medal appears, making it easier or difficult to win a prize. Although the illustration of the setting value is omitted, when the setting value button provided on the back side of the front door of the slot machine 1 is pressed, generally the setting value can be changed between 1 and 6 although it differs depending on the model. Yes, the higher the number, the higher the medal rate. Therefore, the setting value can be changed while looking at the setting value display provided beside the setting value button.

  This setting value changing operation is performed as shown in FIG. First, the front door of the slot machine 1 is opened (step S1). The power to the slot machine 1 is turned off (step S2). The setting key is inserted into the keyhole and twisted to the setting value mode side (step S3). The power supply is turned on (step S4). Therefore, a setting value changing operation is performed (step S5), and when a desired setting value is obtained, the start lever on the front operation surface of the front door of the slot machine 1 is pushed down (step S6). As a result, the set value is confirmed (step S7). Therefore, the setting key is returned from the setting value mode to the normal mode side (step S8). The process is terminated by closing the front door (step S9).

  In the slot machine 1 of the present invention, when the power switch is turned on, a current sensor provided in the power supply device detects this, and a pulse wave rises as a power-on signal, and the setting key is twisted to the set value mode side. And the signal rises during setting. FIG. 3 shows these timing charts. When the slot machine 1 is turned on, the front door is opened, a setting key is inserted into the keyhole and twisted to the setting value mode side, a setting signal rises and the setting value confirmation mode is set. In this setting value confirmation mode, the setting value can be confirmed. When the setting key is returned to the normal mode side from this state, the setting in-progress signal is turned off. Even if the power is turned off and the setting key is twisted to the setting value mode side, the setting signal does not rise because the power is turned off. Therefore, when the power is turned on, the power-on signal rises, and at the same time, the setting signal rises to enter the set value change mode. As a result, the set value can be changed as described above. When the setting key is returned to the normal mode side after changing the setting value, the setting signal is turned off. In this way, the setting signal rises when the two modes of the setting value confirmation mode and the setting value change mode are selected.

  In addition, the change of the setting value of the slot machine 1 performed at the game hall side is generally performed outside the business hours of the game hall, and the setting value is not changed during the business hours. Accordingly, if a setting signal is output from the slot machine 1 during business hours, it is considered an illegal act. In addition, since the act of opening the front door of the gaming machine and confirming the set value itself is also an illegal act, the present invention outputs all the signals during setting in the set value confirmation mode and the set value change mode. When the slot machine 1 detects this and outputs a setting in-progress signal, the following measures are taken.

(Call lamp lighting pattern)
As described above, a lighting signal is transmitted from the communication unit 5 of the hall computer 4, and the call lamp 12 installed near the slot machine 1 that has output the setting signal is turned on or blinked. By turning on or blinking the call lamp 12, the game hall employee or manager knows that the corresponding slot machine 1 is in the set value confirmation mode or the set value change mode, and rushes to the corresponding slot machine 1, You can check whether cheating is taking place. When the setting signal from the slot machine 1 is interrupted, the hall computer 4 stops transmitting the lighting signal to the calling lamp 12. As a result, the calling lamp 12 is turned off.

  In addition to this, the lighting duration time is set in advance in the hall computer 4 in advance, the timing is measured simultaneously with the lighting or blinking, and the hall computer 4 calls the calling lamp 12 when the duration time elapses. As a result, the calling lamp 12 is turned off. Further, a lighting duration is set for the calling lamp 12, and when the lighting signal from the hall computer 4 is received, the lighting lamp is turned on or blinking. At the same time, it is timed by a timer provided in the calling lamp 12 and is turned off when the duration time elapses. May be. Alternatively, the light may be turned off when any of the buttons built in the call lamp 12 is pressed in advance.

(Island lamp lighting pattern)
An island lamp 12a connected to each slot machine 1, the calling lamp 12 and the hall computer 4 via a network is provided at the island edge of the gaming island where a plurality of slot machines 1 are installed (see FIG. 1). When the hall computer 4 receives the setting signal, the hall computer 4 transmits a lighting signal for lighting or blinking the island lamp 12a. The island lamp 12a that has received this signal lights or blinks the lamp according to the signal. When the hall computer 4 stops receiving the setting signal, the hall computer 4 stops transmitting the lighting signal and the island lamp 12a is turned off. In addition, when the island lamp 12a is turned on or blinked, the employee or manager in the game hall can change the slot machine 1 on the game island where the island lamp 12a is turned on or blinking at the current setting value confirmation mode or setting value change. It can be detected that the mode has been entered, and the game island can be rushed to confirm the illegal act of the corresponding slot machine 1.

  In addition to this, the lighting duration is set in advance in the hall computer 4 in advance, the timing is measured at the same time as the lighting or blinking at the time measuring unit 10, and when the duration has elapsed, the hall computer 4 responds to the lamp. The transmission of the lighting signal may be stopped, and as a result, the island lamp 12a may be turned off.

  The hall computer 4 may turn on or blink the calling lamp 12 and the island lamp 12a at the same time. The turn-off may be the elapse of a lighting duration set in advance in the hall computer 4, or a lighting duration is set in the call lamp 12 and turns on when a lighting signal is received from the hall computer 4, and turns on during lighting or flashing. A signal is sent to the hall computer 4. While receiving this signal, the hall computer 4 transmits a lighting signal to the island lamp 12a. Then, when the time keeping unit provided in the calling lamp 12 keeps time and goes off after the lighting duration time has elapsed, the transmission of the lighting signal is also stopped. Thereby, the hall computer 4 may stop transmitting the lighting signal to the island lamp 12a, and as a result, the island lamp 12a may be turned off. Alternatively, the call lamp 12 and the island lamp 12a may be turned off when any of the buttons built in the call lamp 12 is pressed. The calling lamp 12 and the island lamp 12a are one of notification lamps that are arranged in a game arcade and notify that the setting signal is transmitted.

(Island Map Screen Display Pattern)
As shown in FIG. 4, an island diagram screen 13 showing an array of game islands in the hall is stored in advance in the storage unit 8 of the hall computer 4, and the display unit is operated by operating the input unit 11 or the like. 7, the island map screen 13 can be displayed. When the setting signal is received from the slot machine 1, the control unit 6 performs control to display the portion 13 a corresponding to the slot machine 1 on the island diagram screen 13 in a color different from the surrounding colors. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, the portion 13a corresponding to the slot machine that has output the setting signal is displayed in a color different from the other portions. In this display, not only the display in which the color is changed, but also the corresponding portion having a different color may be blinked, or a character display “setting value is changing!” May be added as shown in FIG.

  As a result, the operator (administrator) of the hall computer 4 knows at a glance which slot machine 1 is outputting the setting in-progress signal, so that the slot machine is currently in the set value confirmation mode or the set value change mode. You can see that In addition, fraudulent acts can be confirmed by, for example, sending the employees themselves or employees to the site, and fraudulent acts can be prevented. When the reception of the setting signal is completed, the color of the corresponding part of the island map screen is returned to the same original color as the other parts. In addition, the timing for returning the display is performed, for example, when a time set in advance in the hall computer 4 has elapsed, or when a signal indicating that any button built in the call lamp 12 has been pressed is received.

(Table screen display pattern)
As shown in FIG. 6, a stand image 14 a indicating the setting value change state of the slot machine 1 is stored in the storage unit 8 of the hall computer 4 in advance, and the slot machine 1 displays the stand screen 14 while the stand screen 14 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 6 controls the display unit 7 to display the table image 14a together with the table number, as shown in FIG. At this time, it may be displayed together with characters such as “Warning!” And a voice alarm.

  As a result, the operator (administrator) of the hall computer 4 knows at a glance which slot machine 1 is outputting the setting signal, so that the slot machine is currently in the set value confirmation mode or the set value change mode. I understand that In addition, fraudulent acts can be confirmed by, for example, sending the employees themselves or employees to the site, and fraudulent acts can be prevented. Then, when the reception of the setting signal is ended or an operation for closing the display of the table image 14a is performed, the display ends. In addition, the timing for returning the display is performed when a time set in advance in the hall computer 4 has elapsed or when a signal indicating that any button built in the call lamp 12 is pressed is received. .

(Security screen display pattern)
In the storage unit 8 of the hall computer 4, an interrupt screen 15 for displaying that the setting is being made, a machine number, a reception time, and the like is stored in advance. When the hall computer 4 receives the setting signal from the slot machine 1, whatever screen is displayed on the display unit 7, the interrupt screen 15 is displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. 7. Is displayed as an interrupt. Thereby, the fact that the set value is being confirmed or changed, the machine number of the slot machine 1 that has transmitted the setting signal, the reception time, etc. are displayed.

  The end of the display is the end of reception of the setting signal, the operation of closing the screen of the display unit 7, the passage of time preset in the hall computer 4, or any button built in the calling lamp 12 It is performed at a timing such as when a signal is pressed.

(Voice alert pattern)
The hall computer 4 is set in advance by the control unit 6 so as to be notified by the notification unit 9 when the setting-in-progress signal is received from the slot machine 1. This is sound-reported by the in-house notification unit 9 arranged in the game hall. For example, a voice message “XX range, setting value confirmation or change in progress” is made. Thereby, an employee of the game hall immediately rushes to the slot machine 1 with the corresponding number, and can confirm whether or not the slot machine 1 is cheating. This voice notification is repeated during reception of the setting signal, and the voice notification ends when reception is completed or when a confirmation operation such as pressing a confirmation button is performed. This voice notification may be combined with the display pattern.

(Voice alert pattern to income)
Employees located in the amusement hall are equipped with income. When the hall computer 4 receives the setting-in-progress signal from the slot machine 1, the control unit 6 of the hall computer 4 notifies the employee's income in the game hall by wireless via the communication unit 5. It is set. This notification is, for example, “XX range, setting value confirmation or change in progress”. Then, during the reception of the setting signal, the voice notification is repeatedly performed. When the reception is completed or when a confirmation operation such as pressing a confirmation button is performed, the voice notification is also ended. When it is noisy when the voice notification is repeated, it may be controlled to notify the income only once at the start of reception. As a result, the employee can rush to the slot machine 1 that is transmitting the setting in-progress signal, and can confirm whether the slot machine 1 is cheating.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which replaces with the alerting | reporting to the said employee's income, or mails to the portable terminal of the manager of the said game hall with this.

(Reception history storage pattern)
When the setting signal is received from the slot machine 1, the time measuring unit 10 of the hall computer 4 starts time measurement, and when the reception ends, time measurement ends. The hall computer 4 stores in the storage unit 8 the fact that the setting signal has been received, the machine number of the slot machine 1 that transmitted the signal, the reception start time, reception end time, and the time from the reception start to the reception end of this signal. To do. At the same time, the fact that the setting signal is received as one of the game information of the day is displayed on the display screen that displays the game information of each slot machine 1. Further, the hall computer 4 can display the operation information on the display unit 7 and print it as a form, but the display and printed matter can also indicate that the setting signal has been received.

  FIG. 8 shows a set value display screen 16 displayed on the display unit 7 of the hall computer 4. This set value display screen 16 displays each slot machine 1 in the order of the machine number, and the day, the day before, the day before the day before. The setting value of each slot machine is displayed in the rank column 16a, the hitting number per day is displayed in the hitting number column 16b, and the slot machine in which the setting signal is received in the other column 16c. 1 is indicated by a circle. Thereby, the reception history of the setting signal of each slot machine 1 from several days ago can be known.

  FIG. 9 shows the alarm and display means for each abnormal situation displayed on the display unit 7 of the hall computer 4 when an abnormal situation such as opening the front door of each slot machine 1 is detected. It is an alarm mode setting screen 17. Also on this screen, a “setting” column 17a is provided, and when a setting signal is received, the alarm level is set to “warning”, the alarm display (1) is set, an alarm is sounded, etc. Alarm means when a signal is received is set here. With this setting, the control unit 6 of the hall computer 4 is controlled and the treatment is performed.

  FIG. 10 shows a voice notification setting screen 18 in which voice notification is set on the display unit 7 of the hall computer 4 for each type of stoppage, opening / supplementation, bonus, etc. For each model, whether to broadcast by voice or whether to notify the intercom is set, and this setting status is displayed. As a result, the control unit 6 performs control as set, and the treatment is performed. This voice notification setting screen 18 also includes a “setting” column 18a when a setting signal is received, and sets whether to broadcast by voice and to notify the intercom for each model.

  The setting signal rises in both the setting value confirmation mode and the setting value change mode of the slot machine 1, and when these modes are detected, in the first embodiment, the same alarm and display are performed. I was processing.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, when the setting in-progress signal is received, it is determined whether the signal is in the set value confirmation mode or the set value change mode, and different alarms and displays are displayed. It was set as the structure which carries out. That is, each slot machine 1 outputs a power-on signal from the external concentrated terminal board 3 when the power is turned on, and the communication unit 5 of the hall computer 4 can receive the power-on signal of each slot machine 1. It was.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the determination operation in the control unit 6 of the hall computer 4 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  When the hall computer 4 receives the setting signal from the slot machine 1 (step S11), it is determined whether or not a power-on signal is received from the slot machine 1 (step S12). If the power-on signal has not been received, it is determined that the slot machine 1 is checking the set value (step S13). Therefore, various processes (B) such as displaying a certain effect during the setting value confirmation are performed (step S14). On the other hand, when the hall computer 4 receives the setting-in-progress signal from the slot machine 1 and receives a power-on signal from the slot machine 1 together with the setting-in-progress signal, it is determined that the slot machine 1 is performing a setting value changing operation. (Step S15). Therefore, various processes (A) such as displaying a message indicating that the set value is being changed are performed (step S16). The meaning of receiving the setting signal and the power-on signal is to receive these signals simultaneously or almost simultaneously.

  The various processes (a) and various processes (b) are basically performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, but the calling lamps are turned on or blinking with different displays, displayed on the display unit, and stored. , And inform.

It is a schematic block diagram of the apparatus in Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change operation procedure of the slot machine to which this invention is applied. FIG. 5 is a timing chart of a power-on signal and a setting signal in the slot machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the island figure screen displayed on the display part of the hall computer of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a principal part enlarged view of the said FIG. It is a front view of the stand screen displayed on the display part of the hall computer of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is the front view which displayed the interruption screen on the island figure screen displayed on the display part of the hall computer of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the setting value display screen displayed on the display part of the hall computer of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the alarm mode setting screen displayed on the display part of the hall computer of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the audio | voice alerting | reporting setting screen displayed on the display part of the hall computer of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a determination operation | movement flowchart in the control part of the hall computer of Example 2 which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

In the figure, 1: slot machine, 2: main board, 3: external concentrated terminal board,
4: hall computer, 5: communication unit, 6: control unit, 7: display unit, 8: storage unit, 9: notification unit, 10: timing unit, 11: input unit, 12: call lamp,
13: island map screen, 14: stand screen, 15: interrupt screen, 16: set value display screen,
17: Alarm mode setting screen, 18: Voice notification setting screen,
S1-S9: Step, S11-S16: Step

Claims (11)

  A game machine that detects the operation state for confirming or changing the set value of the game play rate and outputs it as a setting signal from the external concentration terminal board, and is placed in the game hall, and lights or blinks in a predetermined case. And a hall computer connected to the gaming machine via a network, and the hall computer turns on the warning lamp when receiving a setting signal for the gaming machine. Alternatively, a communication unit that transmits a blinking signal, a control unit that performs various controls by receiving the setting signal at the communication unit, and a display unit that displays information indicating that the setting signal has been received by the control. And a storage unit for storing reception of the setting signal under the control.   The game hall management device according to claim 1, wherein the notification lamp is a calling lamp arranged in the vicinity of a gaming machine that outputs the setting signal.   The game hall management device according to claim 1, wherein the notification lamp is an island lamp provided on a game island to which the gaming machine that has output the setting-in-progress signal belongs.   The display of the display unit of the hall computer is configured to display a portion corresponding to the gaming machine that has output the setting signal on the island diagram screen in a color different from the display of other surrounding gaming machines. The game hall management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The game hall according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display on the display unit of the hall computer is configured to display a machine number and a machine image of the gaming machine that has output the setting signal. Management device.   The display of the display unit of the hall computer is configured to interrupt and display a display indicating that the machine number of the gaming machine that has output the setting signal and the setting signal is being output. The game hall management device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the game hall management device is characterized.   When the control unit of the hall computer receives the in-setting signal, the control unit of the hall computer arranges in the game field that the gaming machine is confirming or changing the set value together with the machine number of the gaming machine that has output the in-setting signal. The game hall management device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a voice notification is provided by a notification unit.   The communicator of the hall computer is provided with an income that is carried by an employee arranged in the game hall together with the machine number of the gaming machine that has output the setting-in-progress signal that the gaming machine is confirming or changing the set value. The game hall management device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a notification is made wirelessly.   The storage unit of the hall computer that stores the reception of the setting signal from the gaming machine, the fact that the setting signal has been received, the machine number of the gaming machine that has transmitted, the reception start time of this signal, and the reception end time The game hall management device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the time from the start of reception to the end of reception is stored.   The control unit of the hall computer is configured to display from the memory of the storage unit that a setting signal is received as one of the game information of the day on a screen displaying game information of each gaming machine. The game hall management device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the game hall management device is characterized.   The control unit of the hall computer that has received the setting signal from the gaming machine is configured to be able to receive the power-on signal of the gaming machine, and when the setting signal is received, the power-on signal is not received together with this If this is the case, it is determined that the gaming machine is in the process of confirming the set value. The game hall management device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the lamp is turned on or blinking, displayed on a display unit, stored, or notified.

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