JP2008200199A - Method and device for setting probability in game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a device for setting a winning probability in a game machine such as a slot game machine, not leaking information on winning probability setting outside by anyone who sets a winning probability change and preventing a fraudulent act fraudulently changing and setting a probability producing winning through a lottery. <P>SOLUTION: In a winning probability setting method in a game machine such as a slot game machine conducting a setting change of winning probability stages by a control device storing a plurality of winning probability stages to be able to conduct the setting change of winning probability stages by receiving a setting change signal, the winning probability setting method in the game machine such as the slot game machine conducts the setting change of winning probability stages by inputting the setting change signal of the setting information of winning probability stages stored in a cellular phone terminal, an IC card or the like to the control device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a probability setting method and apparatus for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine that is installed and used in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.

  A gaming machine such as a throttle machine has a plurality of rows (usually 3 to 4 rows) when a player inserts a medal from a medal insertion slot or inserts a stored medal with a bet button or the like and operates a start lever. When the lottery result is a win and the specific symbols of each column are arranged in the display window, the game is shifted to a bonus game mode advantageous to the player.

  In the throttle machine, for example, a big bonus or a regular bonus mode is set as a bonus game mode. In the big bonus, the player shifts to a regular bonus that increases the probability of winning a small role that allows a certain medal to be paid out, so that the player who wins the big bonus can acquire a large number of medals in a short time.

  The throttle machine can set multiple stages of winning probability, usually 6 stages (No. 1 to No. 6) of winning probability. The winning probability of the big bonus ranges from low to high. The range can be selected step by step. 1 is a low probability. 6 has the highest probability. Setting of the winning probability of the throttle machine is performed by a setting changing device installed on the back side of the throttle machine. To change the setting of the throttle machine, for example, open the front door of the slot machine, turn off the main power, insert a special change key into the key hole of the key cylinder, turn the key cylinder rotation part into a rotatable state, and rotate it. This is done by turning the main power supply after operating the moving part from the off position to the on position and operating the setting change button. Then, after changing the winning probability stage, if the turning unit is turned from the on position to the off position, a game at the changed winning probability stage becomes possible.

  The selection of the winning probability stage is often performed after the game hall is closed on a daily basis. For example, the slot machine in which the sixth winning probability stage having a high winning probability is selected, If the first winning probability stage with a low probability is selected, or the slot machine in which the first winning probability stage is selected, the sixth winning probability stage is selected the next day. The device is devised so that the slot machine cannot be predicted. Since the fact that the winning probability stage has been changed cannot be detected from the appearance of the slot machine, the game is played fairly for any player.

  Various techniques related to changing the setting of the winning probability of such a gaming machine have been proposed so far.

  For example, as a throttle machine setting change device that can prevent fraudulent acts that illegally change and set the probability of winning by lottery, the keyhole of the setting key exists at the off operation position and is turned off by human operation Invention of a setting change device in which a movable piece rotating between an operation position and an on operation position is provided apart from the setting switch button so that an unauthorized operation member cannot be inserted between the movable piece and the switch button (for example, Patent Document 1) Or a cylinder contact provided in the keyhole and capable of conducting an electrical signal, and a change key provided in a change key, capable of conducting an electrical signal and contacting the cylinder contact when the change key is inserted into the keyhole. A key contact; signal output means for outputting a probability signal corresponding to the winning probability toward the cylinder contact; and the change key, the cylinder contact and the key contact. There when connected, the invention of a throttle machine and a display unit that displays the winning probability in response to said probability signal (for example, see Patent Document 2) are proposed.

  These techniques for changing the settings are effective techniques for preventing an illegal act performed by a player.

  However, the winning probability of the throttle machine is set after the game hall is closed, and the person who performs the setting is generally a responsible person such as a store manager of the game hall. This is because it is necessary for a specific person such as a reliable manager to make settings so that the setting information of the throttle machine does not leak to the player and cause illegal acts. In addition, there is a possibility that the winning probability setting person and the specific player may commit an illegal act upon agreement.

JP 2006877792 A JP 2006-255056 A

  In view of the current situation of the winning probability setting method for gaming machines such as the throttle machine, the present invention does not leak information on winning probability setting to anyone, regardless of who is performing the setting of winning probability change. It is an object of the present invention to provide a winning probability setting method and a device for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine, which can prevent an illegal act of changing and setting the probability of hitting illegally.

  The inventor has earnestly researched a winning probability setting method for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine in which information on winning probability setting is not leaked to the outside regardless of who is setting the winning probability change. Depending on the number of gaming machines such as throttle machines at the management center, for example, shirt-winning winning probability setting information is created, and this winning probability setting information is input to an electronic terminal such as a portable terminal at the game hall. If the game machine such as the throttle machine is set according to the probability setting information, the person who sets the probability cannot know what stage the probability setting of the game machine such as the throttle machine is. The probability setting information of a gaming machine such as a throttle machine is not leaked to the outside even if the setting is performed, and the operation button for changing the setting is eliminated. Was found that it is possible to prevent the fraud to be set illegally change the probability of occurrence of the per by lottery.

  The present invention has been completed based on the above findings, and the gist of the present invention is as follows.

  (1) A gaming machine, such as a throttle machine, that stores a plurality of winning probability stages and that changes the setting of the winning probability setting stage by a control device that can receive the setting change signal and change the setting of the winning probability stage. In the winning probability setting method, a setting change signal of winning probability stage setting information stored in a portable terminal is input to the control device to change the setting of the winning probability stage. Winning probability setting method.

  (2) A gaming machine such as a throttle machine that stores a plurality of winning probability stages and changes the setting of the winning probability stage by a control device that can receive the setting change signal and change the setting of the winning probability stage. In the winning probability setting method, a setting change signal of winning probability stage setting information stored in an information transmission medium such as an IC card is input to the control device to change the setting of the winning probability stage. Winning probability setting method for machines such as machines.

  (3) A gaming machine such as a throttle machine that stores a plurality of winning probability stages and changes the setting of the winning probability setting stage by a control device that can receive the setting change signal and change the setting of the winning probability stage. In the winning probability setting method of the present invention, a setting change signal of winning probability stage setting information stored in a terminal such as a personal computer is input to the control device to change the setting of the winning probability stage, etc. How to set the probability of winning a game machine.

  (4) The throttle according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein when the setting change signal of the winning probability stage setting information is input to the control device, it is wired or wirelessly. Winning probability setting method for machines such as machines.

  (5) The winning probability stage setting information is winning probability stage setting information created by a centralized management center that centrally manages the probability setting of gaming machines and the like (1) to (4) A winning probability setting method for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine according to any one of the above.

  (6) The winning probability stage setting information is shirt-filled winning probability stage setting information, wherein the game machine such as a throttle machine according to any one of (1) to (5) is characterized. Winning probability setting method.

  (7) The winning probability stage setting information is winning probability setting information of a number corresponding to the number of gaming machines in the game hall, according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the number is four. Winning probability setting method for game machines such as throttle machines.

  (8) A main power supply device having a setting signal input unit for setting a winning probability stage and a plurality of winning probability stages are stored, and a setting change signal can be received to change the setting of the winning probability stage. A winning probability setting device for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine provided with a control device has a portable terminal connectable to a setting signal input unit of a main power supply device, and the winning probability stage setting information stored in the portable terminal A throttle which is characterized in that a setting change signal is inputted from the setting signal input unit of the main power supply device to the control device, and the control device changes the winning probability stage setting based on the setting change signal. Winning probability setting device for gaming machines such as machines.

  (9) A main power supply device having a setting signal input unit for setting a winning probability stage and a plurality of winning probability stages are stored, and a setting change signal can be received to change the setting of the winning probability stage. In a winning probability setting device for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine equipped with a control device, an information transmission medium such as an IC card storing winning probability stage setting information, and a winning probability stored in an information transmitting medium such as an IC card A reading device that reads the setting change signal of the step setting information, and inputs the setting change signal from the reading device that has read the winning probability step setting information stored in the information transmission medium such as an IC card to the setting signal of the main power supply device A winning probability setting device for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine, wherein the winning device is configured to change the winning probability stage setting by the control device. .

  (10) A main power supply device having a setting signal input unit for setting a winning probability stage and a plurality of winning probability stages are stored, and a setting change signal can be received to change the setting of the winning probability stage. In a winning probability setting device for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine equipped with a control device, the winning probability stage setting stored in the terminal having a terminal such as a personal computer connectable to the setting signal input unit of the main power supply device An information setting change signal is input from the setting signal input unit of the main power supply device to the control device, and the control device changes the winning probability stage setting based on the setting change signal. A winning probability setting device for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine.

  According to the present invention, a person who changes the setting of the winning probability level of a gaming machine such as a throttle machine cannot know what level of probability setting the winning probability of the gaming machine is. Even if the setting is made, the probability setting information of the gaming machine is not leaked to the outside, and the probability of winning is illegally changed by eliminating the setting operation button for changing the winning probability setting. There is a remarkable effect that fraud can be prevented.

  A throttle machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine. In general, a throttle machine is composed of a storage box having a front door that can be opened and closed on the front, and there is a symbol display window at the top of the front door. The first to third reels are rotatably incorporated in parallel.

  FIG. 1 is a view showing a state in which the front door of the throttle machine is opened. When the front door is opened, as shown in FIG. 1, the first to third reels 2 at the upper part, the medal hopper 3 at the lower part, and the central part can be changed as shown in FIG. A main power supply device 4 is provided.

  On the front side of the main power supply device 4, a power switch 5, a key hole 6, and a setting change button (probability change switch) 7 for turning on / off the main power of the slot machine are provided. It has been. When the power switch is turned on, the main power is turned on and power is supplied to various control devices.

  When changing the setting of the throttle machine, as shown in FIG. 2, the setting change key 8 is inserted into the keyhole 6 provided in the main power supply device 4, and the setting change is set from the OFF position. When the change is turned to the ON position, the setting can be changed by the setting change button 7. In the setting change, the setting value is No. 1-No. In the case of 6 stages, for example, the set value No. 1 is the set value No. In order to change the setting to “2”, when the setting change button 7 is pressed once, the setting value becomes “No.”. 1 to No. The setting is changed to 2. That is, according to the number of pressing operations of the setting button, the set value can be changed by adding one step at a time. The winning probability setting stage whose setting has been changed can be displayed on the display unit 9 provided in the setting change key 8.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a control device of the throttle machine. As shown in FIG. 3A, the control operation of the conventional throttle machine is performed by the main control circuit board 10 of the control device. The main control circuit board 10 includes a CPU 11 and a ROM 12, and the setting change is performed by a setting change program stored in the ROM 12.

  That is, the ROM 12 has, for example, six stages of No. 1-No. Since the setting program for the 6 winning probability stages is stored, when the setting change button 7 is operated, the setting changing program stored in the ROM is executed by the CPU to set the winning probability. The set winning probability stage is displayed on the display unit 9 of the setting change key 8 or the like so that the person who has performed the setting probability changing operation can recognize it. The CPU of the control device also performs reel rotation control and the like.

  In the conventional throttle machine, as described above, the setting person changes the setting by operating the setting change operation button 7, so that the setting person can know the winning probability stage of the throttle machine. It has become. For this reason, the person who changed the setting may leak the setting probability to the third party, and the setting change button 7 is provided inside the open / close front door. It can be done.

  In the current method for setting the winning probability of a gaming machine such as a throttle machine as described above, the person who sets the winning probability must be a responsible person such as a game store manager who does not leak the setting information to the outside. Because it is difficult to prevent fraudulent acts performed by the player, in the present invention, anyone who sets the winning probability will not be a disadvantage of the game hall, and fraudulent acts by the player It is an object of the present invention to provide a winning probability setting method for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine that can effectively prevent the above.

  In the present invention, winning probability setting information created in a centralized management center that centrally manages the probability setting of gaming machines is input to a portable terminal or IC card of the game hall, and the inputted winning probability setting information is Used to set the winning probability of a gaming machine such as a throttle machine.

  In order to set the winning probability using a mobile terminal, as shown in FIG. 4, a connection terminal (adapter) 15 of the mobile terminal is connected to a connection terminal (USB port or the like) 14 provided in the main power supply device, This can be done by inputting the winning probability setting information input to the mobile terminal 13 to a control device (CPU) of a gaming machine such as a throttle machine. That is, as shown in FIG. 3B, the connection probability (setting adapter) of the mobile terminal 13 is connected to the connection terminal (USB port or the like) of the main power supply device 4 and the winning probability setting information input to the mobile terminal. Is input to the CPU 11 of the throttle machine control device, the CPU 11 executes the setting change program stored in the ROM 12 to change the setting. If there is no particular request, the present invention uses a key that does not have a display unit as the setting change key. It is also possible to change the setting without using the setting change key.

  Therefore, in the present invention, since the setting change operation is not performed by the setting change operation of the setting change button, the setting change button is unnecessary, and the setting change of the winning probability by the illegal operation of the setting change button by the player is conventionally performed. Can be prevented.

  Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, the connection terminal of the portable terminal to which the winning probability setting information created in the central management center is input is connected to the terminal connection unit (for example, USB connection) of the main power supply device. Insert and connect. Next, the setting change key is inserted into the key hole of the main power supply unit, and the setting change key is rotated from the OFF (OFF) position to the ON (ON) position so that the control device can be energized to start the throttle machine main power supply. Then, the controller (CPU) is energized. The control device to which the ON signal is input determines the setting permission in accordance with a setting program written in the ROM by a CPU provided in the control device. Note that either the connection operation of the portable terminal or the operation of the setting change key may be performed first, and is not particularly limited.

  After the setting permission by the CPU is confirmed, the winning probability setting person operates the portable terminal to output a setting signal based on the winning probability setting information inputted to the CPU provided in the control device. The CPU of the control device to which the setting signal has been input executes a winning probability changing process and stores it in the ROM to confirm the setting change.

  In addition, you may make it input the winning probability setting information currently input into the portable terminal by radio | wireless into the control apparatus (CPU) of gaming machines, such as a throttle machine, without connecting the connection terminal of a portable terminal. In this case, the mobile terminal and the control device may be provided with antennas so that transmission / reception can be performed. In addition, the setting change of the winning probability is generally performed after the game hall is closed, and this winning probability setting change operation is terminated in order to prevent an illegal setting change. It is preferable that the setting change operation can be performed only once later. For this purpose, once the winning probability setting information stored in the portable terminal or the like is used once, the information may not be used again.

  The winning probability setting information input to the mobile terminal is preferably created at the central management center, but may be created elsewhere. If a place where various data relating to gaming machines can be held is a centralized management center, and winning probability setting information is created there, the winning probability setting information optimum for the throttle machine can be effectively created.

  The winning probability setting information is created in consideration of the number of throttle machines installed in the amusement hall, the type of throttle machine, the operating status of the throttle machine, the profit margin of the amusement hall, and the like. Is a plurality of winning probability setting information storing a number of setting change values consistent with a plurality of throttle machines installed in the machine, and winning probability stages according to the number of throttle machines, for example, shirts of 1 to 6 stages Preferably, the set value is full. By setting the shirt-full setting value, the person who performs the winning probability setting work cannot know the setting probability of a specific throttle machine, so anyone can perform the winning probability setting work. It is. For example, when the store manager of a game hall changes the setting of the throttle machine as in the past, the manager's unconscious trap etc. appear in the setting method, and the setting value of the throttle machine due to the store manager's trap etc. appears to the player However, if the setting value is a shirt full (randomized), it becomes difficult for the player to predict the setting value of the throttle machine, and a fair game is possible for the player.

  In addition, the winning probability setting information is stored in the throttle machine according to the number of throttle machines arranged in the amusement hall. And set the throttle machine no. When the winning probability setting information corresponding to is created and the winning probability setting information is input to the mobile terminal, for example, the throttle machine No. is displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal. When the setting information is input by operating the mobile terminal, the displayed throttle machine No. No. of the throttle machine that sets the winning probability from No. And change the setting change value. For example, when a setting change value is input on a portable terminal, the throttle machine No. And the input set value No. If the two machines do not match, the CPU of the control device sends a throttle machine No. And the input set value No. Can be displayed on the mobile terminal to prevent erroneous operation of the mobile terminal.

  Although it does not specifically limit as a portable terminal, The portable computer (PDA) which has simple input means, such as a numeric keypad or pen input, and display means, such as a liquid crystal display device (LCD), was integrally formed. It is preferable that the winning probability setting person can input and output information while moving.

  In the above winning probability setting method, the setting information is input by operating the mobile terminal. However, as another control method, the CPU installed in the control device is set to be input to the mobile terminal. From the information, throttle machine No. It is also possible to select a setting value that matches the above and read the setting signal, and automatically change the setting based on the read setting signal.

  As described above, when the setting information is automatically read by the control device of the throttle machine, in addition to the portable terminal, an IC card, a magnetic card, or the like can be used as an information transmission medium.

  In particular, IC cards are widely available in the market as credit cards, bank cards, etc., and are cards in which ICs are incorporated. IC cards are roughly classified into three types: a contact type, a non-contact type, and a composite type having both functions. It is preferable to use a contact-type IC card for setting the winning probability change described above. The contact type IC card has a simple structure in which an IC chip or the like is embedded in a thermoplastic resin film so that information stored in the IC card can be read by a reading device (reader / writer). It has become.

  Therefore, the winning probability setting information created by the central management center or the like is stored in the IC card, the stored winning probability setting information is read by the reading device, and the read information signal is input to the CPU inside the control device of the throttle machine. If possible, the winning probability of the throttle machine can be set as in the case of using a portable terminal.

  As another winning probability setting method, a terminal (PC) such as a personal computer can be used instead of the portable terminal. As shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of throttle machines 16 and a terminal (PC) 17 such as a personal computer are connected by wire, and winning probability setting information created at a central management center or the like is input to a terminal such as a personal computer. . Then, by operating a terminal such as a personal computer, the winning probability setting information can be input for each throttle machine to change the winning probability setting.

  It should be noted that the connection between the throttle machine and a terminal (PC) such as a personal computer can be changed wirelessly and wired.

  Although the description has been mainly given of the change in the winning probability setting of the throttle machine, the present invention can also be applied to game machines such as pachinko machines other than the throttle machine.

It is a figure which shows the state which opened the front door of the throttle machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the state which performs the setting change operation of a throttle machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the control apparatus of a throttle machine, (a) is a prior art example, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the invention example. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state which connected the portable terminal to the main power supply. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which performs setting change operation. It is a figure which shows the example which connects a plurality of throttle machines and terminals (PC), such as a personal computer, by wire, and changes the setting of a throttle machine winning probability.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Storage box 2 Reel 3 Medal hopper 4 Main power supply device 5 Switch 6 Key hole 7 Setting change button 8 Setting change key 9 Display part 10 Main control circuit board 11 CPU
12 ROM
13 Mobile terminal 14 Connection terminal 15 Connection terminal (adapter)
16 Throttle machine 17 Terminal (PC)

Claims (10)

  The winning probability of a gaming machine such as a throttle machine that changes the setting of the winning probability setting stage by a control device that stores a plurality of winning probability stages and can change the setting of the winning probability stage in response to a setting change signal In a setting method, a winning change probability of a gaming machine such as a throttle machine, wherein a setting change signal of winning probability stage setting information stored in a portable terminal is input to the control device to change a setting of a winning probability stage Setting method.   The winning probability of a gaming machine such as a throttle machine that changes the setting of the winning probability setting stage by a control device that stores a plurality of winning probability stages and can change the setting of the winning probability stage in response to a setting change signal In a setting method, such as a throttle machine, wherein a setting change signal of winning probability stage setting information stored in an information transmission medium such as an IC card is input to the control device to change the setting of a winning probability stage A winning probability setting method for gaming machines.   The winning probability of a gaming machine such as a throttle machine that changes the setting of the winning probability setting stage by a control device that stores a plurality of winning probability stages and can change the setting of the winning probability stage in response to a setting change signal In a setting method, a gaming machine such as a throttle machine, wherein a setting change signal of winning probability stage setting information stored in a terminal such as a personal computer is input to the control device to change the setting of a winning probability stage Winning probability setting method.   The game machine such as a throttle machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when the setting change signal of the winning probability stage setting information is input to the control device, it is wired or wirelessly. Winning probability setting method.   5. The winning probability stage setting information according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the winning probability stage setting information is winning probability stage setting information created by a centralized management center that centrally manages probability settings of gaming machines and the like. A winning probability setting method for a gaming machine such as the throttle machine described.   The winning probability setting method for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the winning probability stage setting information is a shirt full winning probability stage setting information. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the winning probability stage setting information is winning probability setting information corresponding to the number of gaming machines in a game hall. How to set the winning probability of the machine.   A main power supply device having a setting signal input unit for setting a winning probability stage, a control device that stores a plurality of winning probability stages and can change the setting of the winning probability stage in response to a setting change signal; A winning probability setting device for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine having a portable terminal connectable to a setting signal input unit of a main power supply device, and a setting change signal for winning probability stage setting information stored in the portable terminal Is input to the control device from the setting signal input unit of the main power supply device, and the control device changes the winning probability stage setting based on the setting change signal, such as a throttle machine A winning probability setting device for gaming machines.   A main power supply device having a setting signal input unit for setting a winning probability stage, a control device that stores a plurality of winning probability stages and can change the setting of the winning probability stage in response to a setting change signal; In a winning probability setting device for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine, an information transmission medium such as an IC card in which winning probability stage setting information is stored, and a winning probability stage setting information stored in the information transmission medium such as an IC card A setting change signal from the reading device that has read the winning probability stage setting information stored in an information transmission medium such as an IC card from the setting signal input unit of the main power supply device. A winning probability setting device for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine, wherein the winning device is input to a control device, and the setting of the winning probability stage is changed by the control device.   A main power supply device having a setting signal input unit for setting a winning probability stage, a control device that stores a plurality of winning probability stages and can change the setting of the winning probability stage in response to a setting change signal; A winning probability setting device for a gaming machine such as a throttle machine having a terminal such as a personal computer that can be connected to a setting signal input unit of a main power supply, and setting of winning probability stage setting information stored in the terminal A throttle machine, wherein a change signal is input to the control device from a setting signal input unit of the main power supply device, and the control device changes the setting of the winning probability stage based on the setting change signal. Winning probability setting device for gaming machines such as.

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