JP2013027603A - Device for each machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for each machine which allows staff in a game parlor to smoothly change the locations of sealed game machines introduced in the game parlor, with less labor, and reduces costs of inter-machine units when the sealed game machines are introduced in the game parlor, and which is smoothly adaptable to the introduction of the sealed game machines into the game parlor.SOLUTION: A connection determination part 10c4 determines whether an inter-machine card processor 10 is connected to the sealed game machine 20 or to an open type game machine 130, and sets a result of determination to an operation mode setting flag 10b3. An operation switch part 10c5 reads the operation mode setting flag 10b3 when a game starts, and selects sealed-type operation mode or open type operation mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to each device having a display operation unit for displaying game-related information and receiving an operation by a player, and in particular, when changing the installation location of an enclosed game machine partially introduced in a game store In addition, the present invention relates to each stand device that can smoothly cope with reducing the labor of the store clerk and reducing the cost associated with the stand-to-stand device when an enclosed game machine is introduced into a game store.

  Conventionally, game machines such as pachinko parlors are generally provided with an open type game machine for throwing out a game medium such as a pachinko ball outside the game machine. If this happens, throw the pachinko balls for the prize balls out of the machine. A gaming machine equipped with a counter device with each counter is also a kind of open-type gaming machine, and after storing it in a tray of pachinko balls thrown out from the gaming machine, each pachinko ball in the tray is counted. It will be counted by the machine and will be replayable as a holding ball.

  As described above, in the past, open-type gaming machines have been arranged in the amusement store, but recently, between carry-in balls from other stores and different loan rates (hereinafter simply referred to as “rates”). Since the problem of carry-in balls has become obvious, enclosed game machines that do not generate such carry-in balls are attracting attention. The enclosed game machine is a game machine that does not throw out a game medium such as a pachinko ball outside the game machine. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a structure in which a player does not touch a pachinko ball. There is disclosed a sealed game machine that adds the number of pachinko balls for winning the prize to the number of possessed balls when winning, and subtracts the number of pachinko balls for the out balls not won from the number of possessing balls.

  And, when the game shop introduces the enclosed game machine, remove the existing open game machine already existing in the game shop and each stand device corresponding to the open game machine attached to the open game machine, A new game machine and a new game machine for the game machine will be installed.

JP 2002-233635 A

  However, the game store does not switch all the game machines installed in the game store at one time from the open-type game machine to the enclosed game machine, but switches only a part of the game machines in the game shop to the enclosed game machine. It is normal. The installation location of the enclosed game machine is not fixed at a specific location in the game store, and may move each time considering the operating status of the game machine and the introduction of a new type of game machine. . In this way, when moving the installation location of an enclosed game machine partially introduced into a game store, not only the enclosed game machine but also each unit must be changed to one that is compatible with the enclosed game machine. Therefore, the work effort becomes a problem.

  This point will be explained in detail. Normally, each game machine is fixed to the frame of the game island in the game store, and even if the game machine is moved to the place where it is moved, Absent. Therefore, if a store clerk at an amusement store is unfamiliar with the movement of each stand device and changes the installation position of each stand device, the unit number of each stand device is assigned to the hall computer that manages the sales at the amusement store. It must be registered and the effort is great.

  For these reasons, when changing the installation location of the enclosed game machines partially introduced in the game store, how to reduce the labor of the store clerk becomes a big issue. Moreover, it becomes a subject that it can respond smoothly, reducing the cost which concerns on the inter-device apparatus in the case of introduce | transducing an enclosed game machine in a game store.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems (problems) of the prior art, and it is possible to reduce the labor of a store clerk when changing the installation location of an enclosed game machine partially introduced into a game store. It is an object of the present invention to provide each stand device that can reduce and reduce costs associated with a stand-to-stand device when an enclosed game machine is introduced into a game store, while being able to respond smoothly.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is a stand device provided corresponding to a gaming machine and having an operation unit that receives an operation by a player, and the removal of gaming media is limited. Can be installed in association with an open-type game machine in which a game medium can be taken out during normal games, and control corresponding to the enclosed game machine can be performed with respect to operation reception control in the operation unit. And a control switching means for switching between the control corresponding to the open type gaming machine.

  In the above invention, the present invention further includes connection determination means for determining whether the game machine is connected to the enclosed game machine or to the open game machine, and the control switching means includes the connection determination The operation acceptance control at the operation unit is switched based on the determination of the means.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the control switching means selects a first mode that operates as a device corresponding to the enclosed game machine when connected to the enclosed game machine, When connected to an open-type gaming machine, select a second mode that operates as a device corresponding to the open-type gaming machine, and when the first mode is selected by the control switching means, The control switching unit performs display control corresponding to the enclosed game machine on a display unit that performs display related to game-related information, and performs operation reception control corresponding to the enclosed game machine on the operation unit. When the second mode is selected, the display control corresponding to the open type gaming machine is performed on the display unit, and the operation reception corresponding to the open type gaming machine is performed on the operation unit. Control And further comprising a power sale control unit.

  In the above invention, the present invention further comprises a first interface connected to the enclosed game machine and a second interface connected to the open game machine, wherein the control means includes the first interface When the mode is selected, control is performed to enable communication with the enclosed game machine via the first interface, and when the second mode is selected, the first mode is selected. It controls so that communication between the said open-type game machines via 2 interfaces is attained.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the control means, when the first mode is selected, a game medium throwing mechanism for throwing out a game medium and each counter counting mechanism for counting the number of game media. Is controlled to be invalid, and when the second mode is selected, the game medium throwing mechanism for throwing out the game medium and the counter counting mechanism for counting the number of game media are controlled to be valid. It is characterized by that.

  In addition, according to the present invention, in the above invention, when the first mode is selected, the control unit controls the display unit not to display the game medium payout operation unit, and the second mode When the mode is selected, the display unit is controlled to display the game medium payout operation unit, and the operation unit is controlled to accept the operation by the game medium payout operation unit. Features.

  It can be installed in association with an enclosed game machine in which removal of game media is restricted and an open-type game machine from which game media can be removed during normal games. Since it is configured to switch between the control corresponding to the open type gaming machine and the control corresponding to the open type gaming machine, the labor force of the store clerk is required when changing the installation location of the enclosed type gaming machine partially introduced in the game store It is possible to reduce the cost and reduce costs related to the inter-device when the enclosed game machine is introduced into the game store.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of the gaming system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the inter-card processing machine shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the inter-card processing machine when connected to an open-type gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine when connected to the enclosed game machine. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for comparing and comparing the case where the inter-card card processing machine is connected to the open type gaming machine and the case where it is connected to the enclosed type gaming machine. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining operations in the open-type operation mode and the enclosed-type operation mode. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the connection determination unit. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the operation switching unit 10c5.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of each stand apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  First, the system configuration of the gaming system according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of the gaming system according to the first embodiment. As shown in the figure, this gaming system includes a plurality of enclosed gaming machines 20, a table card processing machine 10 provided corresponding to each enclosed gaming machine 20, and a plurality of open gaming machines 120. And the inter-card processing machine 10, the card management device 40, the member management device 50, the checkout machine 60, the prize management device 70, and the hall computer 80, which are provided corresponding to the respective open-type gaming machines 120. Are connected via a communication line 90.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 is a device that lends pachinko balls, and is used when connected to an enclosed game machine 120 and when connected to an open game machine 120. It is possible to switch between the open mode operation modes. Therefore, the inter-card card processing machine 10 can be shared by the open type gaming machine 120 and the enclosed type gaming machine 20.

  The inter-card card processing machine 10 performs a ball lending process, a card discharge process, and the like for the enclosed game machine 20 during operation in the enclosed operation mode. In addition, while operating in the open-type operation mode, the inter-card processing machine 10 lends balls to the open-type gaming machine 120, counts pachinko balls acquired by the open-type gaming machine 120, and counts pachinko balls. Processing to re-throw as a holding ball, replay processing of stored balls, card discharge processing, etc. are performed. Details of the operation of the inter-card processing machine 10 will be described later.

  The enclosed game machine 20 is a device such as a pachinko machine in which a player plays a pachinko game by driving a pachinko ball enclosed in the device into the game area. The enclosed game machine 20 can add the number of balls when the inter-card processing machine 10 performs ball lending processing, and can drive a pachinko ball into the game area within the range where the balls are present. If the pachinko ball that has been struck wins, the number of balls based on the winning is added to the number of balls. The enclosed game machine 20 transmits to the hall computer 80 a driving signal indicating the number of pachinko balls that have been driven and a winning signal indicating the number of pachinko balls that have been won. At the end of the game, the enclosed game machine 20 transmits the number of balls to the inter-card processing machine 10 and ends the process.

  The open-type gaming machine 120 is a device such as a pachinko machine in which a player plays a pachinko game by driving a pachinko ball into the game area. As for the open-type gaming machine 120, unlike the above-described enclosed-type gaming machine 20, the pachinko balls are not enclosed in the apparatus, and the pachinko balls present on the upper plate are driven into the game area. Specifically, the open-type gaming machine 120 launches a pachinko ball paid out from the inter-card processing machine 10 to the game area, and throws out the pachinko ball when the pachinko ball wins. The open-type gaming machine 120 transmits to the hall computer 80 a driving signal indicating the number of pachinko balls that have been driven and a winning signal indicating the number of pachinko balls that have been won.

  The island controller 30 is a relay device that bundles a group of enclosed gaming machines 20 and inter-card card processing machines 10 provided on the game island. Similarly, the island controller 130 is a relay device that bundles a group of open-type gaming machines 120 and inter-card processing machines 10 provided on the gaming island. The card management device 40 is a management device that manages the prepaid value of a card, the number of balls, etc. as card data.

  The card management device 40 updates the card data when it receives the card ID and the number of balls from the inter-card card processing machine 10, and responds to the card ID when it receives the card ID from the inter-card card processing machine 10. The number of holding balls to be notified is notified to the inter-card card processing machine 10. Further, when the card management device 40 receives the card ID from the premium management device 70, the card management device 40 notifies the premium management device 70 of the number of possessions corresponding to the card ID. Further, when the card ID is received from the settlement machine 60, the prepaid value corresponding to the card ID is notified to the settlement machine 60.

  The member management device 50 is a management device that manages member data of members registered as members in the amusement store. Specifically, the storage card, points, password, name, etc. are managed in association with the member card ID issued to the member.

  When the card associated with the prepaid value is inserted, the checkout machine 60 transmits the card ID of the card to the card management device 40, acquires the prepaid value corresponding to the card, and corresponds to the acquired prepaid value. Make a cash withdrawal.

  The prize management device 70 is a terminal device for exchanging prizes that is attached to a prize exchange counter in the amusement store, and performs prize exchange processing for storing and holding balls. The premium management device 70 is connected to a reader / writer that reads the card ID of the card and a special special gift dispensing device that dispenses special premiums. When the reader / writer accepts a general card or a membership card, the gift management device 70 transmits the card ID of the card read by the reader / writer to the card management device 40, and requests the number of balls in the card. In addition, when exchanging prizes for the stored balls, the member management device 50 is requested for the number of stored balls.

  The hall computer 80 uses a driving signal and a prize signal received from the enclosed gaming machine 20 and the open gaming machine 120, and a ball rental signal and a counting signal received from the inter-card processing machine 10 to It is a device that collects and manages the usage information of gaming machines.

  Next, the external configuration of the inter-card card processing machine shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the inter-card processing machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 (a) shows the configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 when connected to the open-type gaming machine 120, and FIG. 2 (b) shows the inter-card card processing machine when connected to the enclosed gaming machine 20. 10 configurations are shown. Note that the open-type gaming machine 120 and the enclosed gaming machine 20 are illustrated by broken lines. Here, the inter-card processing machine 10 that accepts only banknotes is illustrated, but a unit for accepting coins can also be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the inter-card card processing machine 10 when connected to the open-type gaming machine 120 displays the state of the inter-card card processing machine 10 by lighting or blinking a predetermined color lamp. It has the state display part 11 and the banknote insertion port 12 which receives various banknotes at the time of lending a pachinko ball. Further, the inter-card processing machine 10 includes a display operation unit 13 including a display unit such as a display and an operation unit including a numeric keypad and various buttons, and a card in which a card ID, a prepaid value, accumulated data, and number of possession data are stored. And a nozzle 19a for supplying a pachinko ball to the upper plate 121 of the gaming machine 120 is provided. In addition, the inter-card card processing machine 10 when connected to the open-type gaming machine 120 displays a payout button 13 a for paying out a ball on the display operation unit 13. The nozzle 19a has a function of paying out a pachinko ball when an instruction for paying out a holding ball is given.

  The nozzle 19a and the display operation unit 13 are fixed to the panel 13b, and can be detached from the inter-card processing machine 10 by removing the panel 13b. Further, a replenishment mechanism for the nozzle 10b is provided inside the panel 13b, and these mechanisms can be removed together with the panel 13b.

  Also, the inter-card processing machine 10 when connected to the open-type gaming machine 120 drops from the counting unit 19e that counts the number of pachinko balls acquired by the player as the number of possessed balls, and the lower plate 122 of the gaming machine 120. A ball retaining portion 19c for temporarily retaining the pachinko balls. The pachinko balls stored in the holding ball storage unit 19c are guided to the counting unit 19e. The retained ball storage unit 19c is provided with a retained ball number display unit 16 for displaying the number of retained balls and a button 19d for transferring the retained balls to the stored ball. This number-of-balls display unit 16 is configured by a 7-segment (7SEG) LCD or the like, and is display-controlled by the control unit 10c of the inter-card processing machine 10 described later.

  The gaming machine 120 includes a handle 21 used when driving the pachinko balls into the game area, an upper plate 121 for storing the pachinko balls, and a lower plate for storing pachinko balls that exceed the storage amount of the upper plate 121. 122 is provided. The upper plate 121 is provided with a card return button 18 for returning a card and a ball lending button 17 for instructing a shift from a prepaid value to a holding ball for displaying the remaining number of prepaid values.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the inter-card card processing machine 10 when connected to the enclosed game machine 20 displays the state of the apparatus of the inter-card card processing machine 10 by lighting or blinking a lamp of a predetermined color. It has the state display part 11 and the banknote insertion port 12 which receives various banknotes at the time of lending a pachinko ball. Further, the inter-card processing machine 10 when connected to the enclosed game machine 20 includes a display operation unit 13 including a display unit such as a display and an operation unit including a numeric keypad and various buttons, a card ID, a prepaid value, and storage data. And the card insertion slot 14 which receives the card | curd in which the number data of possession balls was memorize | stored is provided.

  The display operation unit 13 is provided on the panel 13c. This panel 13c is attached in exchange for the panel 13b described above. Since the panel 13c does not have the nozzle 19a, the display operation unit 13 provided in the panel 13c can use a larger display than the display operation unit 13 provided in the panel 13b. By increasing the size of the display operation unit 13 in this way, the operation convenience can be improved. Further, inside the panel 13c, there are a connector for connecting to the enclosed game machine 20, a security ROM for bidirectional authentication with the enclosed game machine 20, a memory for storing the model ID of the enclosed game machine, and the like. Can be provided. The security ROM is provided in both the enclosed game machine 20 and the inter-bed ball lending machine 10 when connected to the enclosed game machine, and is capable of transmitting and receiving common encrypted data. At the time of communication, the security ROM itself or an ID indicating the model of the installation source is transmitted together with a code indicating validity, and communication is performed if the decrypted result authentication OK is received mutually. .

  In addition, the enclosed game machine 20 has a handle 21 used for driving the enclosed pachinko ball into the game area, a prepaid value display unit 15 for displaying the remaining number of prepaid values, and a holding unit for displaying the number of balls. A ball number display unit 16, a ball lending button 17 for instructing a shift from a prepaid value to a possession ball, and a card return button 18 for instructing a card return are provided. Although the detailed description thereof will be described later, the prepaid value display unit 15 and the card return button 18 are provided on the front surface of the enclosed game machine 20 and are directly connected to the control unit of the inter-card card processing machine 10.

  As described above, when the inter-card card processing machine 10 is connected to the open-type game machine 120, the inter-card card processing machine 10 includes the nozzle 19a, the counting unit 19e, the ball storage unit 19c, and the storage button 19d. When connected, the nozzle 19a, the counting unit 19e, the ball storage unit 19c, and the storage button 19d are removed. The inter-card processing machine 10 displays a payout button 13a on the display / operating unit 13 when connected to the open-type gaming machine 120, and displays to the display / operating unit 13 when connected to the enclosed gaming machine 20. The payout button 13a is not displayed.

  Next, the internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 when connected to the open-type gaming machine 120. As shown in FIG. 3, the inter-card card processing machine 10 includes a display operation unit 13, a read / write (R / W) unit 14a, a banknote transport unit 12a, a communication I / F unit 10a1, and a communication I / F. A unit 10a2, a storage unit 10b, a control unit 10c, a ball throwing mechanism 10d, and a switch 13d.

  The R / W unit 14a is a reading unit that reads the number-of-balls data, the membership card ID, and the prepaid value data stored in the card inserted into the card insertion slot 14. The card inserted into the card insertion slot 14 is stored in a card storage unit (not shown) through the R / W unit 14a. The banknote conveyance part 12a is a conveyance part conveyed to the banknote storage part which is not shown in figure, discriminating the denomination and authenticity of the banknote inserted from the banknote insertion port 12. FIG.

  The communication I / F unit 10a1 is an interface unit for performing data communication with the control unit of the enclosed game machine 20, and the communication I / F unit 10a2 is between the control unit of the open-type game machine 120. It is an interface part for performing data communication. The communication I / F unit 10 a 1 is a bidirectional communication interface that performs transmission to the enclosed game machine 20 and reception from the enclosed game machine 20. The communication I / F unit 10a2 is a unidirectional communication interface that performs transmission to the open-type gaming machine 120. In the open type operation mode, the communication I / F unit 10a1 is invalidated, and in the enclosed type operation mode, the communication I / F unit 10a2 is invalidated. Specifically, invalidation is realized by making input impossible or ignoring input. Note that a connector for communication with the gaming machine may be used both as an open type and a sealed type, or may be provided separately. In the case of sharing, the enclosure type is used as a base and is switched by an adapter.

  The ball throwing mechanism 10d is configured to supply a pachinko ball to the inter-card processing machine 10, a hopper for storing pachinko balls supplied from the supply path inside the inter-card processing machine 10, and a pachinko stored in the hopper. A delivery unit that sends out balls to the nozzle unit 19a by the number instructed by the control unit 10c is provided. Further, the ball throwing mechanism 10d can shut off the supply path of the pachinko balls with a shutter or the like, and invalidate the supply of the pachinko balls.

  The switch 13d is an input unit that receives an input for designating whether the inter-card card processing machine 10 operates in the enclosing-type operation mode or the open-type operation mode. The switch 13d is operated by a store clerk, and sets in the storage unit 10b as an operation mode setting flag 10b3 whether to operate in the enclosed operation mode or the open operation mode. As the type of the switch 13d, a physical switch such as a toggle switch, a slide switch, and a push switch, a circuit switch that switches an operation circuit by a signal from a higher-level management device such as the hall computer 80, and the like can be used. It is not limited. When a physical switch is used, the switch 13d is normally provided at a position where it cannot be operated from the outside, for example, on the control board inside the housing, during the normal operation of the inter-card card processor 10, and the inter-card card Operation is possible only when the processor 10 is removed from the installation frame or when the front panel is unlocked. This prevents unauthorized operation from the outside when switching the operation mode. When using a circuit switch that switches the operation circuit according to a signal from a higher-level management device, the higher-level management device is provided with an operation means for mode specification. A signal is transmitted, and the setting of the operation mode is switched based on this signal. Each of these functions as input means for setting an operation mode by input, but will be described below using an example using a physical switch.

  The storage unit 10b is a storage device including a hard disk device, a nonvolatile memory, and the like, and stores prepaid value data 10b1, number-of-balls data 10b2, and an operation mode setting flag 10b3. The prepaid value data 10b1 is the remaining number of prepaid values of the player at the present time, and is added when a bill or a card is inserted, and is subtracted when shifting to the number of possessed balls. The number-of-balls data 10b2 is the number of balls currently held by the player, added by counting pachinko balls, and subtracted by paying out or storing balls.

  The operation mode setting flag 10b3 is a flag indicating whether the inter-card card processing machine 10 operates in the enclosing-type operation mode or the open-type operation mode. In the example shown in FIG. 3, since the inter-card card processing machine 10 is connected to the open type gaming machine 120, the open mode operation mode is set in the operation mode setting flag 10b3.

  The control unit 10c is a control unit that controls the inter-card processing machine 10 as a whole, and includes a data management unit 10c1, a banknote processing unit 10c2, a card processing unit 10c3, a connection determination unit 10c4, and a control switching unit 10c5. Further, a ball lending button 17, a prepaid value display unit 15, and a card return button 18 are directly connected to the control unit 10c. Further, a ball throwing mechanism 10d and a counting unit 19b are connected to the control unit 10c. The counting unit 19b includes a payout button 19d, a counting unit 19e, and a number of balls display unit 16.

  The data management unit 10c1 is a management unit that manages the prepaid value and the number of possessed balls using the prepaid value data 10b1 and the number-of-balls data 10b2 stored in the storage unit 10b. The data management unit 10c1 has two operation modes, an enclosed operation mode and an open operation mode, and operates in the operation mode set in the operation mode setting flag 10b3. In the configuration shown in FIG. 3, since the open mode operation mode is set in the operation mode setting flag 10b3, the data management unit 10c1 operates in the open mode operation mode.

  When a banknote is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 12, the data management unit 10c1 adds a prepaid value corresponding to the banknote to the prepaid value data 10b1. Similarly, when a card is inserted into the card insertion slot 14, the data management unit 10c1 adds the prepaid value associated with this card to the prepaid value data 10b1.

  When the ball lending button 17 is pressed during operation in the open operation mode, the data management unit 10c1 subtracts a predetermined number (for example, 10 degrees) of the prepaid value data 10b1, and the corresponding number of pachinko balls are nozzled. Throw out from unit 19a. And the data management part 10c1 produces | generates a rental signal, and transmits to the hall computer 80, whenever a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of pachinko balls are thrown out.

  If the data management unit 10c1 receives an operation for selecting the payout button 13a displayed on the display operation unit 13 during operation in the open mode operation mode, the data management unit 10c1 subtracts a predetermined number of the number of balls in the number-of-balls data 10b2. Then, a corresponding number of pachinko balls are thrown out from the nozzle unit 19a.

  Further, if the data management unit 10c1 receives the counting result from the counting unit 19e during operation in the open mode operation mode, the data management unit 10c1 adds the counting result to the number of balls and updates the number-of-balls data 10b2.

  Further, when the storage button 19d is pressed, the data management unit 10c1 transmits the member card ID to the member management device 50, and subtracts the storage balls associated with the member card ID, and the corresponding number of pachinko machines. A ball is thrown out from the nozzle unit 19a.

  When the card return button 18 is pressed and the card is ejected, the data management unit 10c1 associates the prepaid value data 10b1 and the number-of-balls data 10b2 with the card, and then stores the prepaid value data 10b1 and the number of balls. Data 10b2 is cleared to zero.

  The banknote processing unit 10c2 is a processing unit that stores the banknotes in a banknote storage unit (not shown) after carrying out conveyance control of the banknotes received from the banknote insertion slot 12 and performing denomination and authenticity identification of the banknotes. When the card processing unit 10c3 receives a card from the card insertion slot 14, the card processing unit 10c3 causes the R / W unit 14a to read the card ID, the number of balls, and the prepaid value. Then, this card ID is transmitted to the card management device 40, and the number of balls and the prepaid value corresponding to the card ID are received from the card management device 40, and stored in the prepaid value data 10b1 and the number of balls data 10b2.

  Further, when the card processing unit 10c3 accepts the pressing operation of the card return button 18, the card ID, prepaid value data 10b1, and number-of-balls data 10b2 of the card stored in the card storage unit (not shown) are stored in the card management device 40. Send and update card data. Thereafter, the prepaid value data 10 b 1 and the number of possessed balls data 10 b 2 are written on the card and returned from the card insertion slot 14.

  The connection determination unit 10c4 is a processing unit that determines whether the inter-card card processing machine 10 is connected to the open type gaming machine 120 or the enclosed type gaming machine 20. When it is determined that the inter-card card processing machine 10 is connected to the open-type gaming machine 120, the connection unit 10c4 sets “open-type operation mode” in the operation mode setting flag 10b3. If the inter-card processing machine 10 is determined to be connected to the enclosed game machine 20, the connection determining unit 10c4 sets “enclosed operation mode” in the operation mode setting flag 10b3. Details of the determination by the operation mode setting unit 10c4 will be described later.

  Furthermore, the connection determination unit 10c4 determines whether or not the counting unit 19 is connected. When the inter-card processing machine 10 is connected to the open-type gaming machine 120 and the counting unit 19 is not connected, the acquisition of the counting result from the counting unit 19e is invalidated, and the inter-card processing machine 10 If the counting unit 19 is connected while being connected to the open type gaming machine 120, the acquisition of the counting result from the counting unit 19e is validated. In addition, the connection determination unit 10c4 does not determine whether or not the counting unit 19 is connected in a state where the inter-card card processing machine 10 is connected to the enclosed game machine 20.

  When the operation mode setting flag 10b3 is set to “open mode operation mode”, the control switching unit 10c5 operates the data management unit 10c1 in the open mode operation mode, and the operation mode setting flag 10b3 “encloses” When the “formula operation mode” is set, the data management unit 10c1 is operated in the enclosed formula operation mode.

  In the open mode operation mode, the data management unit 10c1 invalidates the communication I / F unit 10a1, enables the communication I / F unit 10a2, and performs ball throwing by the ball throwing mechanism 10d and ball counting by the counting unit 19e. Enable. In the open-type operation mode, the data management unit 10c1 controls the display operation unit 13 to display the payout button 13a and controls the display operation unit 14 to accept the operation by the payout button 13a.

  The prepaid value display unit 15 provided in front of the open-type gaming machine 120 displays the remaining frequency of the prepaid value data 10b1. The nozzle unit 19a throws out pachinko balls according to the control of the data management unit 10c1.

  The counting unit 19b includes a storage button 19d, a counting unit 19e, and a number of balls display unit 16. The counting unit 19e is a processing unit that counts pachinko balls paid out by the open-type gaming machine 120. The inter-card processing machine 10 generates a one-pulse counting signal and transmits it to the hall computer 80 every time the counting unit 19e counts a predetermined number (for example, ten balls) of pachinko balls. The number of possessed balls display unit 16 displays the number of retained balls indicated by the number of possessed balls 10b2.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 when connected to the enclosed game machine 20. As shown in FIG. 4, the inter-card card processing machine 10 includes a display operation unit 13, a read / write (R / W) unit 14a, a bill transport unit 12a, a communication I / F unit 10a, and a storage unit 10b. And a control unit 10c and a switch 13d. The R / W unit 14a, the communication I / F unit 10a1, the communication I / F unit 10a2, the ball throwing mechanism 10d, and the switch 13d are the same as those in FIG.

  The storage unit 10b when connected to the enclosed game machine 20 stores prepaid value data 10b1, an operation mode setting flag 10b3, and set rate data 10b4. The prepaid value data 10b1 is the remaining number of prepaid values of the player at the present time, and is added when a bill or a card is inserted, and is subtracted when shifting to the number of possessed balls.

  The operation mode setting flag 10b3 is a flag indicating whether the inter-card card processing machine 10 operates in the enclosing-type operation mode or the open-type operation mode. In the example shown in FIG. 4, since the inter-card card processing machine 10 is connected to the enclosed game machine 120, the enclosed mode operation mode is set in the operation mode setting flag 10b3.

  The set rate data 10b4 is information regarding the set rate at the current time of the inter-card card processor 110. Specifically, the set rate data 10b4 includes any one of a plurality of lending rates that can be selected by the inter-card card processing machine 10, such as 1 yen per ball and 4 yen per ball.

  The control unit 10c when connected to the enclosed game machine 20 includes a rate setting processing unit 10c6 in addition to the data management unit 10c1, the banknote processing unit 10c2, the card processing unit 10c3, the connection determination unit 10c4, and the operation switching unit 10c5. .

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 4, the data management unit 10c1 operates in the enclosed operation mode because the operation mode setting flag 10b3 is set to the enclosed operation mode. When a banknote is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 12, the data management unit 10c1 adds a prepaid value corresponding to the banknote to the prepaid value data 10b1. Similarly, when a card is inserted into the card insertion slot 14, the data management unit 10c1 adds the prepaid value associated with this card to the prepaid value data 10b1.

  When the ball lending button 17 of the enclosed game machine 20 is pressed during operation in the enclosed operation mode, the data management unit 10c1 subtracts a predetermined number (for example, 10 degrees) of the prepaid value data 10b1 and responds accordingly. The enclosed game machine 20 is notified to add the number of balls. The data management unit 10c1 generates a lending signal and sends it to the hall computer 80 every time it notifies the enclosed game machine 20 of addition of a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls.

  When the card return button 18 is pressed and the card is ejected, the data management unit 10c1 acquires the number-of-balls data 22b from the enclosed gaming machine 20, and the prepaid value data 10b1 and the number-of-balls data 22b. Is associated with the card, the prepaid value data 10b1 and the number-of-balls data 22b are cleared to zero.

  The banknote processing unit 10c2 is a processing unit that stores the banknotes in a banknote storage unit (not shown) after carrying out conveyance control of the banknotes received from the banknote insertion slot 12 and performing denomination and authenticity identification of the banknotes. When the card processing unit 10c3 receives a card from the card insertion slot 14, the card processing unit 10c3 causes the R / W unit 14a to read the card ID, the number of balls, and the prepaid value. Then, the card ID is transmitted to the card management device 40, and the number of possessed balls and the prepaid value corresponding to the card ID are received from the card management device 40. The card processing unit 10c3 stores the prepaid value received from the card management unit 40 in the prepaid value data 10b1, and notifies the enclosed game machine 20 of the number of possessed balls received from the card management unit 40 to add it to the possessed ball.

  Further, when the card processing unit 10c3 accepts the pressing operation of the card return button 18, the card processing unit 10c3 acquires the number of possessed balls data 22b from the enclosed game machine 20, and the card ID and prepaid of the card stored in the card storage unit (not shown). The value data 10b1 and the number-of-balls data 22b are transmitted to the card management device 40 to update the card data. Thereafter, the prepaid value data 10b1 and the number of possessed balls data 22b are written in the card and returned from the card insertion slot 14.

  The rate setting processing unit 10c6 is a processing unit that sets a lending rate selected by the player for the set rate data 10b4. The inter-card processing machine 10 is based on the lending rate set in the set rate data 10b4, the prepaid value to be subtracted when the ball lending button 17 is pressed, and the number of balls to be added to the number of balls data 22a. To determine the correspondence. Further, when returning the card, information on the lending rate is returned in association with the number of possessed balls acquired from the enclosed game machine 20.

  The setting of the lending rate by the rate setting processing unit 10c5 is effective when in the enclosed operation mode, and automatically selects the lending rate defined as the default when in the open operation mode.

  The enclosed game machine 20 includes a communication I / F unit 24, a ball lending button 17, a number of balls display unit 16, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 23. The communication I / F unit 24 is an interface unit for performing data communication with the control unit 10 c of the inter-card card processing machine 10.

  The ball lending button 17 and the number of possessed balls display unit 16 are connected to the control unit 23 of the enclosed game machine 20. When the ball lending button 17 is pressed, the control unit 23 a transmits a ball lending request to the inter-card card processing machine 10. When the inter-card processing machine 10 receives the ball lending request from the control unit 23a, it notifies the enclosed game machine 20 to subtract the prepaid value and add a corresponding number of balls. The control unit 23a adds the number-of-balls data 22a stored in the storage unit 22 in response to the notification from the inter-card card processor 10. The number of possessed balls display unit 16 displays the number of retained balls indicated by the number of possessed balls data 22 a stored in the storage unit 22.

  The prepaid value display unit 15 and the card return button 18 are provided on the front surface of the enclosed game machine 20, but are directly connected to the control unit 10 c of the inter-card card processing machine 10. The prepaid value display unit 15 displays the remaining frequency of the prepaid value data 10b1 stored in the storage unit 10b of the inter-card card processing machine 10. When the card return button 18 is pressed, the inter-card card processing machine 10 returns the number-of-balls data 22a and the prepaid value data 10b1 in association with the card as described above.

  The storage unit 22 of the enclosed game machine 20 is a storage device including a hard disk device, a nonvolatile memory, and the like, and stores the number of possessed balls data 22a and game machine information 22b. The number-of-balls data 22a is the number of balls currently held by the player, and is subtracted when a pachinko ball is launched (launched) in the game area, and is added by winning. The gaming machine information 22b is information related to the enclosed gaming machine 20, and includes information indicating that it is enclosed.

  The control unit 23 is a control unit that controls the enclosed game machine 20 as a whole, and includes a game control unit 23a, a ball management unit 23b, and a game machine information transmission unit 23c. The game control unit 23a controls a game using the enclosed pachinko.

  The possession management unit 23b manages the possession number data 22a. Specifically, when the possession management unit 23b receives a notification of the number of balls to be added to the possession from the inter-card processing machine 10, it updates the possession number data 22a by adding the notified number of balls. To do. Further, the holding ball management unit 23b subtracts the number of balls every time it hits a pachinko ball in the game area, and when the pachinko ball wins, adds the number of balls and updates the ball number data 22a. The gaming machine information transmission unit 23 c performs processing for reading the gaming machine information 22 b from the storage unit 22 and transmitting it to the inter-card card processing machine 10.

  Next, the case where the inter-card card processing machine 10 is connected to the open type gaming machine 120 and the case where it is connected to the enclosed type gaming machine 20 will be described in comparison. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for comparing and comparing the case where the inter-card card processing machine 10 is connected to the open-type gaming machine 120 and the case where it is connected to the enclosed gaming machine 20. FIG. 5A is a comparison of the configuration when the inter-card card processing machine 10 is connected to the open-type gaming machine 120 and when the inter-card gaming machine 20 is connected, and FIG. This is a comparison of operations when the processing machine 10 is connected to the open-type gaming machine 120 and when it is connected to the enclosed gaming machine 20.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the ball lending button 17 and the card return button 18 may be connected to the open type gaming machine 120 or to the enclosed type gaming machine 20, Provided on the front of the gaming machine.

  The payout button 13 a is displayed on the display / operation unit 13 when connected to the open-type gaming machine 120, but is not displayed when connected to the enclosed gaming machine 20. Since the storage button 19d is provided in the counting unit 19b, it is included in the configuration when connected to the open-type gaming machine 120, but is not included in the configuration when connected to the enclosed gaming machine 20.

  The counting unit 19b is included in the configuration of the inter-card processing machine 10 when connected to the open-type gaming machine 120, but the counting unit 19b is removed when connected to the enclosed gaming machine 20.

  Similarly, the nozzle 19 a is included in the configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 when connected to the open-type gaming machine 120, but the nozzle 19 a is removed when connected to the enclosed gaming machine 20. When the nozzle 19a is removed, the supply path of the ball dispensing mechanism 10d is blocked. This blocking is realized by either mechanical or control linkage with the removal of the nozzle 19a.

  Comparing the operations, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the open-type operation mode when connected to the open-type gaming machine 120, when the ball lending button 17 is pressed, Subtracts the prepaid value and transmits a signal for throwing out a pachinko ball to the open-type gaming machine 120, and in response to this, the open-type gaming machine throws out a pachinko ball from its own payout mechanism. On the other hand, in the enclosed operation mode when connected to the enclosed game machine 20, when the ball lending button 17 is pressed, the inter-card processing machine 10 subtracts the prepaid value and encloses the addition of the ball. Request to the gaming machine 20.

  In the open-type operation mode, when the payout button 13a is pressed, the inter-card card processing machine 10 subtracts the number of balls and throws out the balls. In the enclosed-type operation mode, the payout button 13a Since 19d is not included in the configuration, an operation corresponding to the pressing operation of the payout button 19d is not set.

  Similarly, in the open-type operation mode, when the storage button 19d is pressed, the inter-card card processing machine 10 subtracts the storage balls and throws out the balls. In the enclosed-type operation mode, the storage button 19d Therefore, the operation corresponding to the pressing operation of the storage ball button 19d is not set.

  Further, in the open type operation mode, when the counting unit 19e counts pachinko balls, the inter-card processing machine 10 adds the count result to the number of balls, but in the enclosed type operation mode, the acquisition of the count result is invalid. It has become. In the open type operation mode, the ball throwing mechanism 10d is effective, but in the enclosed type operation mode, the ball throwing mechanism 10d is invalidated.

  When the card return button 18 is pressed, the inter-card processing machine 10 supports the prepaid value and the number of balls in the card regardless of whether the operation mode is for the open type or the operation mode for the enclosed type. A process to attach and return.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining operations in the open-type operation mode and the enclosed-type operation mode. FIG. 6A shows the operation in the open-type operation mode, and FIG. 6B shows the operation in the enclosed-type operation mode.

  In the open-type operation mode shown in FIG. 6A, the inter-card processing machine 10 adds a prepaid value when a bill is inserted, and subtracts a prepaid value when the ball lending button 17 is pressed. Throw pachinko balls.

  In addition, when the counting unit 19e counts pachinko balls, the inter-card card processing machine 10 adds the number-of-balls data 10b2, and when the payout button 13a is pressed, the number-of-balls data 10b2 Subtract the number of balls and throw out pachinko balls. Similarly, when the stored-ball button 19d is pressed, the inter-card card processing machine 10 subtracts the number of stored balls managed by the card management unit 40 and throws out pachinko balls. When the card return button 18 is pressed, the inter-card card processing machine 10 performs a card return process for returning the prepaid value and the number of possessed balls in association with the card.

  In the enclosing-type operation mode shown in FIG. 6B, the inter-card processing machine 10 adds a prepaid value when a bill is inserted, and subtracts a prepaid value when the ball lending button 17 is pressed. A request for adding a ball is made to the enclosed game machine 20.

  The encapsulated gaming machine 20 adds the number of balls in the number-of-balls data 22a when receiving a request for adding balls. In addition, the enclosing game machine 20 subtracts and updates the number-of-balls data 22a every time the pachinko ball is launched in the game area, and updates the number of balls-in-ball data 22a when the pachinko ball wins. When the card return button 18 is pressed, the inter-card card processing machine 10 performs a card return process for returning the prepaid value and the number of possessed balls in association with the card.

Next, setting of the operation mode by the connection determination unit 10c4 will be described. Switch 13d
Sets the operation mode setting flag 10b3 based on the operation input from the store clerk. In addition, the connection determination unit 10c4 monitors the connection state of the communication I / F unit 10a1 and the communication I / F unit 10a2, and when the connection is made to the communication I / F unit 10a1, the operation for enclosing type The mode is selected, and when the connection is made to the communication I / F unit 10a2, the open mode operation mode is selected. In addition, when connection is not made to either the communication I / F unit 10a1 or the communication I / F 10a2, it is associated with a cash machine (without a function of performing a payout process by communication with a lending machine). The operation mode for the open type gaming machine is selected, and the lending process is set to be performed from the nozzle 19a. The determination by the connection determination unit operates as an installation correspondence determination unit that determines the type of gaming machine installed in association with the inter-card card processing machine 10. Here, when the setting received by the switch 13d and the determination result by the connection determination unit 10c4 do not match, a notification output is performed as an abnormality to the management device 40 or the display operation unit 13. This notification output may be transmitted only to the management device 40 or may be output only to the display operation unit 13. Further, it is possible to output to the management apparatus during normal times, and to output to the display operation unit 13 when communication with the management apparatus is offline. Further, when the operation mode is normally selected, the selected mode is notified to a higher-level management device such as the card management device 40, the member management device 50, or the hall computer 80. As a result, the upper management apparatus can perform sales management / operation management based on the selected mode.

  In addition, the connection determination unit 10c4 can determine whether it is connected to the open type game machine or connected to the open type game machine by an element other than the connection state with the game machine. The determination procedure will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the connection determination unit 10c4. As shown in the figure, when the nozzle 19a is connected (step S101; Yes), the connection determination unit 10c4 sets the operation mode setting flag 10b3 to the open type operation mode (step S107), and processing Exit.

  If the nozzle 19a is not connected (step S101; No), the connection determination unit 10c4 determines whether or not the counting unit 19b is connected (step S102). If the counting unit 19b is connected (step S102; Yes), the connection determination unit 10c4 sets the operation mode setting flag 10b3 to the open operation mode (step S107), and ends the process.

  If the counting unit 19b is not connected (step S102; No), the connection determination unit 10c4 acquires the gaming machine information 22b and determines whether or not the gaming machine information 22b indicates an enclosing type (step S103). . If the gaming machine information 22b indicates an enclosure type (step S103; Yes), the connection determination unit 10c4 sets the operation mode setting flag 10b3 to the enclosure type operation mode (step S106), and ends the process. .

  If the gaming machine information 22b does not indicate that it is a sealed type (step S103; No), the connection determination unit 10c4 waits for an operation mode designation operation by the display operation unit 13 (step S104). When the operation mode designation operation by the display operation unit 13 designates the enclosed type (step S105; Yes), the connection determining unit 10c4 sets the operation mode setting flag 10b3 to the enclosed type operation mode (step S106). ), The process is terminated. On the other hand, when the operation mode designating operation by the display operation unit 13 does not designate the enclosed type (that is, when the open type is designated) (step S105; No), the connection determination unit 10c4 opens the operation mode setting flag 10b3. The operation mode is set (step S107), and the process is terminated. The process of the connection determination unit operates as a state determination unit that determines the attachment state of the mechanism in the inter-card card processing machine 10. Even when the operation mode determined by elements other than the connection state with the gaming machine does not match the operation mode determined based on the connection state or the operation mode specified by the switch 13d, the management device 40 or the display operation unit 13 On the other hand, a notification is output as an abnormality. This notification output may be transmitted only to the management device 40 or may be output only to the display operation unit 13. Further, it is possible to output to the management apparatus during normal times, and to output to the display operation unit 13 when communication with the management apparatus is offline. Further, when the operation mode is normally selected, the selected mode is notified to a higher-level management device such as the card management device 40, the member management device 50, or the hall computer 80. As a result, the upper management apparatus can perform sales management / operation management based on the selected mode. In addition, the connection determination unit includes both of the installation correspondence determination unit that determines the type of the gaming machine that is installed in association with each other and the state determination unit that determines the attachment state of the mechanism in the inter-card card processing machine 10. You may have the function of. In this case, based on the setting by the switch 13d and the determination by the installation correspondence determination unit and the state determination unit, the abnormality notification is performed when there is no consistency.

  Next, selection of the operation mode by the operation switching unit 10c5 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the operation switching unit 10c5. As shown in the figure, when the game is started (step S201; Yes), the operation switching unit 10c5 reads the operation mode setting flag 10b3 from the storage unit 10b (step S202).

  If the operation mode setting flag 10b3 is set to the enclosed operation mode (step S203; Yes), the inter-card processing machine 10 operates in the enclosed operation mode until the game ends (step S204). When the mode setting flag 10b3 is not set to the enclosed operation mode (that is, set to the open operation mode) (step S203; No), the inter-card card processing machine 10 is open until the game ends. The operation mode is used (step S205).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display operation control and the operation control are performed based on whether the inter-card card processing machine 10 is connected to the enclosed game machine 20 or the open game machine 130. Since it is configured to switch, when changing the installation location of the enclosed game machines that are partially introduced in the amusement store, the labor force of the clerk is reduced, and the pedestal device when introducing the enclosed game machine in the amusement store It is possible to respond smoothly while reducing the costs associated with.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the description has been made by showing the configuration in which the number of balls held in the enclosed game machine is managed on the game machine side, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the inter-card card processing machine. However, it can also be applied to a configuration for managing the number of balls in an enclosed game. In the configuration in which the inter-card processing machine manages the number of balls in the enclosed game machine, the processing unit that receives the firing detection signal from the enclosed game machine and performs the subtraction control of the ball game is fixed to the panel 13c, It may be removable.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the operation mode received by the switch 13d is compared with the operation mode determined by automatic detection to confirm the consistency has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The switch 13d may be omitted and the operation mode may be switched only by automatic detection.

  Further, in this embodiment, as an open-type gaming machine, the one that receives a signal from the inter-card card processing machine 10 and performs a payout process is shown, but instead of this, the inter-card card processing machine of the present invention receives the signal. It is also possible to install in association with an open-type game machine that does not have a payout processing function. In this case, game media for lending processing is paid out through the nozzle 19a. Further, in this case, the inter-card card processing machine may be of a type that does not have a card processing mechanism and accepts money and pays out game media for money.

  Further, the connection determination by the connection determination unit 10c4 and the mode switching by the control switching unit 10c5 can be performed at any timing such as when the inter-card card processing machine 10 is turned on, when a game store is closed, or when a game machine is installed. Can be implemented as appropriate. In this case, the mode is set only when the power is turned on (when the store is opened), when the store is closed, or when a game machine is installed (when a signal is received from a new game machine as the connection destination), and the mode is determined during normal operation. Do not do. As a result, the control burden increases during normal operation, the operation rate decreases due to frequent occurrence of abnormal conditions, and illegal actions that can be switched by illegal signals during games are performed. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine using a game ball as a gaming machine is taken as an example, and a pachinko ball lending machine and a device corresponding to each stand provided corresponding to this are described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Lending machine and corresponding device provided corresponding to the spinning-type game machine using game balls, and the medal lending machine and corresponding device provided corresponding to the rotating-type game machine using game medals Even an apparatus can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, detailed description of the card form is omitted, but such cards include magnetic cards, IC cards and the like. Further, here, for convenience of explanation, the “card” has been described as an example. However, the present invention can be applied to a case where a chip, a stick, a portable terminal, or the like is used in addition to the card. In particular, when an IC chip-equipped mobile terminal is used as a medium, the IC chip and the R / W are not connected to each other by placing the mobile terminal on a reader / writer (R / W) provided in the inter-card processing unit 10. The prepaid value associated with the mobile terminal can be acquired by contact communication.

  Each illustrated configuration is functionally schematic and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally / physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be configured.

  As described above, each stand device according to the present invention reduces the labor of a store clerk when changing the installation location of an enclosed game machine partially introduced into a game store, and introduces an enclosed game machine into a game store. It is suitable for the cost reduction concerning the inter-device.

10 card processor 10a1, 10a2 Communication I / F unit 10b Storage unit 10b1 Prepaid value data 10b2 Number of balls 10b3 Operation mode setting flag 10b4 Set rate data 10c Control unit 10c1 Data management unit 10c2 Banknote processing unit 10c3 Card processing unit DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10c4 Connection determination part 10c5 Control switching part 10c6 Rate setting process part 10d Ball throwing mechanism 11 Status display part 12 Banknote insertion slot 12a Banknote conveyance part 13 Display operation part 13a Discharge button 14 Card insertion slot 14a R / W part 15 Prepaid value display Section 16 Number of balls display section 17 Ball lending button 18 Card return button 19a Nozzle 19b Count unit 19c Ball storage section 19d Pool button 19e Count section 20 Enclosed game machine 21 Handle 22 Storage section 22a Number of balls data 2 2b Game machine information 23 Control unit 23a Game control unit 23b Mochitama management unit 23c Game information transmission unit 30, 130 Island controller 40 Card management device 50 Member management device 60 Settlement machine 70 Premium management device 80 Hall computer 90 Communication line 120 Open type Game machine 121 Upper plate 122 Lower plate

Claims (6)

Each stand device is provided corresponding to a gaming machine and has an operation unit for receiving an operation by a player,
It can be installed in association with an enclosed game machine in which removal of game media is restricted and an open-type game machine in which game media can be removed during normal gaming,
Each stand apparatus characterized by comprising control switching means for switching between control corresponding to the enclosed game machine and control corresponding to the open game machine for operation reception control in the operation unit. It further comprises connection determination means for determining whether it is connected to the enclosed game machine or the open game machine,
2. Each stand apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control switching unit switches operation reception control in the operation unit based on the determination of the connection determination unit. When the control switching means is connected to the enclosed game machine, selects a first mode that operates as a device corresponding to the enclosed game machine, and is connected to the open game machine And selecting a second mode that operates as a device corresponding to the open-type gaming machine,
When the first mode is selected by the control switching means, display control corresponding to the enclosed game machine is performed on a display unit that displays display related to game-related information, and the operation unit is controlled. Operation acceptance control corresponding to the enclosed game machine is performed, and when the second mode is selected by the control switching means, display control corresponding to the open game machine is performed on the display unit. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit that performs operation reception control corresponding to the open type gaming machine with respect to the operation unit. A first interface connected to the enclosed game machine; and a second interface connected to the open game machine;
The control means includes
When the first mode is selected, control is performed to enable communication with the enclosed game machine via the first interface, and when the second mode is selected. Each of the stand devices according to claim 3, wherein control is performed so as to enable communication with the open-type gaming machine via the second interface. The control means includes
When the first mode is selected, control is performed so that the game medium throwing mechanism for throwing out game media and the respective counter counting mechanisms for counting the number of game media are disabled, and the second mode is selected. 4. Each device according to claim 3, wherein when the game device is played, each game device is controlled so as to enable a game media dispensing mechanism for delivering game media and each device counting mechanism for counting the number of game media. The control means includes
When the first mode is selected, the display unit is controlled not to display the game medium payout operation unit, and when the second mode is selected, the display unit is controlled. 5. Each stand device according to claim 3, wherein control is performed to display the game media payout operation unit, and the operation unit is controlled to accept an operation by the game media payout operation unit.

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