JP2017113467A - Information display device and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new method for appropriately changing a state from a state in which power consumption is reduced to a normal state, and a new method for appropriately canceling the state in which power consumption is reduced.SOLUTION: A first game system 1A comprises a data display device 120 correspondingly to a pachinko machine 2. The data display device 120 comprises a display part which is display means capable of displaying game information in the corresponding pachinko machine 2. The data display device 120 comprises an operation part which is operation means and a control part which is state control means capable of controlling a state to a normal mode and an energy-saving mode in which power consumption is reduced relative to that in the normal mode. The control part can change the mode from the energy-saving mode to the normal mode when a screen switching operation for switching display of a game history screen is performed to the operation part, and the control part can change the mode from the energy-saving mode to the normal mode when the control part receives specific information transmitted from an external device such as a counting unit 5 between game machines, and a hall computer 6.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an information display device including display means capable of displaying game information on a gaming machine.

  In stores such as pachinko and slot stores, information display devices (calling lamp devices, etc.) that can display information related to games on gaming machines are generally installed in correspondence with gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines. Is.

  In relation to this, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses an invention related to an information display device that can be controlled in an energy saving mode in which power consumption is reduced by reducing the types of game information to be displayed compared to the normal mode.

JP 2013-31515 A

  As disclosed in Patent Document 1, although there is an invention related to an information display device that can be controlled in an energy saving mode for reducing power consumption, it is appropriate to change the mode or cancel the mode. There is no mention of whether there is. In particular, there is room to consider when it is appropriate to change the energy-saving mode to the normal mode and when it is appropriate to release the energy-saving mode. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide an information display device that can be controlled to a state in which power consumption is reduced as compared with a normal state, from a state in which power consumption is reduced to a normal state. The present invention proposes a new method for suitably changing the state and a new method for suitably canceling the state in which the power consumption is reduced.

  The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems. In addition, although the code | symbol used in description of the form for implementing invention mentioned later and drawing is added for reference, the component of this invention is not limited to what attached | subjected this code | symbol.

The invention according to means 1
Game information (game history information: general game history information, individual game history information, detailed game history information) at a gaming machine (pachinko machine 2, encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′, slot machine 1000, game point system slot machine 1000 ′, etc.) Information display device (data display device 120, data display device 4, card unit 3, call lamp device, etc.) provided with display means (display unit 125, first display unit 430, display unit 355, etc.) Because
Operation means (operation unit 1220 and the like);
State control means (such as the control unit 1210) that can be controlled in a first state (such as a normal mode) and a second state (such as an energy saving mode) that consumes less power than the first state;
With
The state control means includes
When the game information display switching operation is performed on the operation means (G13 in FIG. 24; Yes), the state can be changed from the second state to the first state (G17 in FIG. 24).
Specific information (inter-unit counting unit 5: card insertion signal, payment signal, consumption signal, etc.) transmitted from external devices (inter-unit counting unit 5, hall computer 6, other data display device 120, etc.), hall computer 6: all at once When other data display device 120: jackpot running effect signal, corresponding pachinko machine 2: start signal, jackpot signal, probability changing signal, time-shortage signal, etc.) such as effect signal, periodic notification signal, energy saving mode release signal, etc. (G13 in FIG. 24; Yes), the state can be changed from the second state to the first state (G17 in FIG. 24).
This is an information display device.
According to this, it becomes possible to suitably change the state from the state in which power consumption is reduced to the normal state.

The invention according to means 2
Game information (game history information: general game history information, individual game history information, detailed game history information) at a gaming machine (pachinko machine 2, encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′, slot machine 1000, game point system slot machine 1000 ′, etc.) Information display device (data display device 120, data display device 4, card unit 3, call lamp device, etc.) provided with display means (display unit 125, first display unit 430, display unit 355, etc.) Because
Operation means (operation unit 1220 and the like);
State control means (such as the control unit 1210) that can be controlled in a first state (such as a normal mode) and a second state (such as an energy saving mode) that consumes less power than the first state;
With
The state control means includes
When the game information display switching operation is performed on the operation means (G13 in FIG. 24; Yes), the second state can be canceled (G17 in FIG. 24).
Specific information (inter-unit counting unit 5: card insertion signal, payment signal, consumption signal, etc.) transmitted from external devices (inter-unit counting unit 5, hall computer 6, other data display device 120, etc.), hall computer 6: all at once When other data display device 120: jackpot running effect signal, corresponding pachinko machine 2: start signal, jackpot signal, probability changing signal, time-shortage signal, etc.) such as effect signal, periodic notification signal, energy saving mode release signal, etc. (G13 in FIG. 24; Yes), the second state can be canceled (G17 in FIG. 24).
This is an information display device.
According to this, it becomes possible to suitably cancel the state in which the power consumption is reduced.

The invention according to means 3 is
An information display device described in means 1 or 2,
The state control means sends a signal transmitted from another device (a correspondingly provided game machine, a correspondingly provided unit, etc.) for a predetermined period (data for mode control setting in FIG. 10: energy saving mode change time, etc.) When not receiving, the information display device is characterized in that the state is changed to the second state (G5 in FIG. 24; Yes → G7).
According to this, it is possible to suitably change the state to the second state on condition that a signal transmitted from another device is not received for a predetermined period.

The invention according to means 4 is
An information display device described in any one of means 1 to 3,
The state control means changes the state to the second state (G5 in FIG. 24) when the operation means is not operated for a predetermined period (mode control setting data in FIG. 10: energy saving mode change time, etc.). Yes → G7).
According to this, it is possible to suitably change the state to the second state on condition that the operation with respect to the operation means is not performed for a predetermined period.

The invention according to means 5 is
An information display device described in means 1, comprising:
The state control means starts from the first state at a different time (mode control setting data in FIG. 10: energy-saving mode re-change time, etc.) according to the trigger for changing the state from the second state to the first state. The information display device is characterized in that the state is changed again to the second state (G9 in FIG. 24; Yes → G11).
According to this, it becomes possible to change a state again from a 1st state to a 2nd state at the suitable timing according to the opportunity which changed the state from the 2nd state to the 1st state.

The invention according to means 6 is
An information display device described in means 2,
The state control means changes the state again to the second state at different times (mode control setting data in FIG. 10: energy-saving mode re-change time, etc.) according to the trigger of releasing the second state (FIG. 10). 24 G9; Yes → G11).
According to this, it becomes possible to change a state again to a 2nd state at the suitable timing according to the opportunity which canceled the 2nd state.

The invention according to means 7
An information display device described in any one of means 1-6,
Change condition setting means (process C7 in FIG. 22) capable of setting change conditions (mode control setting data in FIG. 10: energy saving mode change time, etc.) for the state control means to change the state to the second state. Part 1211 etc.) is further provided.
According to this, it is possible to set a change condition for changing the state to the second state, and it is possible to flexibly change the state to the second state.

The invention according to means 8 is
An information display device described in means 7, comprising:
The gaming machines include a plurality of types of gaming machines (mode control setting data in FIGS. 10 to 12: model name, etc.)
The change condition setting means sets the change condition (mode control setting data in FIGS. 10 to 12: energy saving mode change time, etc.) according to the type of gaming machine provided correspondingly (C7 in FIG. 22). This is an information display device.
According to this, it becomes possible to flexibly change the state to the second state according to the type of gaming machine provided correspondingly.

The invention according to means 9 is
An information display device described in means 7 or 8,
The change condition setting means is an information display device that sets a change time (such as an energy saving mode change time) until the state control means changes the state to the second state as the change condition.
According to this, it is possible to set the change time until the state is changed to the second state, and it is possible to change the state to the second state at a suitable timing.

The invention according to means 10 is
An information display device described in any one of means 1-6,
The state control means sets information for setting change conditions (energy saving mode change time, etc.) for changing the state to the second state distributed from a predetermined distribution device (a management device such as the hall computer 6) (FIG. 17). Display device setting data 691: mode control setting data 6916 and the like), the information display device is characterized in that the state is changed to the second state.
According to this, it is possible to collectively set change conditions in a plurality of information display devices by distributing setting information from the distribution device.

The invention according to means 11 is
An information display device described in means 10, comprising:
The gaming machines include a plurality of types of gaming machines (mode control setting data in FIGS. 10 to 12: model name, etc.)
The state control means includes the setting information corresponding to the type of the gaming machine (mode control setting data in FIGS. 10 to 12: model name, display device setting data 691: mode control setting data in FIG. 6916 or the like), the information display device is characterized by changing the state to the second state.
According to this, it becomes possible to flexibly change the state to the second state according to the type of gaming machine provided correspondingly.

The invention according to means 12 is
An information display device described in means 10 or 11,
The state control means changes the state to the second state based on the setting information using a change time (energy saving mode change time or the like) until the state is changed to the second state as the change condition. Is an information display device characterized by
According to this, it is possible to set the change time until the state is changed to the second state, and it is possible to change the state to the second state at a suitable timing.

The invention according to means 13 is
An information display device described in means 9, comprising:
The gaming machine is a gaming machine that can be controlled to any one of a third state (game mode) and a fourth state (demo state, energy saving state, etc.) that operates with less power consumption than the third state. ,
The change condition setting means is a time longer than the time until the gaming machine changes the state to the fourth state (data for mode control setting in FIG. 10: demo state transition time, energy saving mode change time, etc.) Is set as the change time.
According to this, it becomes possible to set the suitable change time according to the timing at which the gaming machine is controlled to a state where power consumption is reduced.

The invention according to means 14 is
An information display device described in means 12, comprising:
The gaming machine is a gaming machine that can be controlled to any one of a third state (game mode) and a fourth state (demo state, energy saving state, etc.) that operates with less power consumption than the third state. ,
The state control means sets a time longer than the time until the gaming machine changes the state to the fourth state (mode control setting data in FIG. 10: demo state transition time, energy saving mode change time, etc.). The information display device is characterized in that the state is changed to the second state based on the setting information as the change time.
According to this, it becomes possible to set the suitable change time according to the timing at which the gaming machine is controlled to a state where power consumption is reduced.

The invention according to means 15 is
An information display device described in any one of means 1 to 14,
The operation means includes specific operation buttons (calling button 1221, screen switching button, etc.) that can emit light with a predetermined luminance,
The light emission control means does not decrease the brightness when the specific operation button is caused to emit light even when the state is changed to the second state by the state control means (operation button light emission setting for FIG. 14). (Data: luminance in normal mode, luminance in energy saving mode, etc.).
According to this, even when the state is changed to the second state, the brightness of the specific operation button does not decrease, so that the operability can be prevented from decreasing.

The invention according to means 16 is
An information display device described in means 15,
The gaming machine is a gaming machine installed in a store,
The specific operation button is an information display device that is a call button (call button 1221 or the like) for a player who plays with the gaming machine to call a store clerk.
According to this, it is possible to prevent the operability of the call button from being lowered.

The invention according to means 17 is
An information display device described in means 15,
The gaming information includes gaming history information (general gaming history information, personal gaming history information, detailed gaming history information, etc.) on the gaming machine,
The specific operation button is an information display device that is a game history confirmation button (screen switching button or the like) for a player playing a game on the gaming machine to confirm the game history information.
According to this, it is possible to prevent the operability of the game history confirmation button from being lowered.

The invention according to means 18 is
An information display device according to any one of means 1 to 17,
A connection terminal (USB port 1270 or the like) to which an external terminal (mobile terminal 12 or the like) can be connected;
Power supply means (power supply unit 1280 and the like) capable of supplying power to the external terminal via the connection terminal;
Further comprising
The power supply means restricts power supply to the external terminal while being controlled to the second state by the state control means (H3 in FIG. 25: energy saving mode → H7, H11; Yes → H13; Yes → H17) is an information display device characterized by that.
According to this, while being controlled to the second state, it is possible to increase the effect of reducing power consumption by restricting the power supply to the external terminal connected to the connection terminal.

The invention according to means 19 is
Display game information (general game history information, personal game history information, detailed game history information, etc.) on gaming machines (pachinko machine 2, encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ', slot machine 1000, game point system slot machine 1000', etc.) Information display device (data display device 120, data display device 4, card unit 3, call lamp device, etc.) provided with possible display means (display unit 1230, first display unit 430, display unit 355, etc.) and the information A gaming system including a control device (a management device such as a hall computer 6 or a mode control device) capable of controlling a display device,
The information display device includes operation means (operation unit 1220 or the like),
The control device can control the information display device in a first state (normal mode or the like) and a second state (energy saving mode or the like) that consumes less power than the first state (processing unit 610 or the like). )
The state control means includes
When the game information display switching operation is performed on the operation means, the state can be changed from the second state to the first state;
When the information display device receives specific information transmitted from an external device, the state can be changed from the second state to the first state.
This is a gaming system characterized by the above.
According to this, it becomes possible to suitably change the state from the state in which power consumption is reduced to the normal state.

The invention according to means 20 is
Display game information (general game history information, personal game history information, detailed game history information, etc.) on gaming machines (pachinko machine 2, encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ', slot machine 1000, game point system slot machine 1000', etc.) Information display device (data display device 120, data display device 4, card unit 3, call lamp device, etc.) provided with possible display means (display unit 1230, first display unit 430, display unit 355, etc.) and the information A gaming system including a control device (a management device such as a hall computer 6 or a mode control device) capable of controlling a display device,
The information display device includes operation means (operation unit 1220 or the like),
The control device can control the information display device in a first state (normal mode or the like) and a second state (energy saving mode or the like) that consumes less power than the first state (processing unit 610 or the like). )
The state control means includes
When the display switching operation of the game information is performed on the operation means, the second state can be canceled,
When the information display device receives specific information transmitted from an external device, the second state can be canceled.
This is a gaming system characterized by the above.
According to this, it becomes possible to suitably cancel the state in which the power consumption is reduced.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration | structure of a 1st game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of the signal and information in a 1st game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance structure of a pachinko machine and a counter-counting unit. It is a figure which shows an example of a function structure of an inter-counter counting unit. It is a figure which shows an example of a function structure of a hall computer. It is a figure which shows an example of the table structure of the table for a display content setting. It is a figure which shows an example of the table structure of the table for a display mode setting. It is a figure which shows an example of a data structure of the data classified by display screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a data structure of the data by special display. It is a figure which shows an example of the table structure of the mode control setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of a data structure of the data for mode control setting. It is a figure which shows another example of the data for mode control setting. It is a figure which shows an example of the table structure of the table for special display settings. It is a figure which shows an example of the table structure of the operation button light emission setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of the table structure of the lamp light emission setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of a table structure of an apparatus correspondence table. It is a figure which shows an example of a data structure of the data for a display apparatus setting. It is a figure which shows an example of a function structure of a ball management computer. It is a figure which shows an example of an external appearance structure of a data display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of a function structure of a data display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a management process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a data display apparatus process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a display control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a mode control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of electric power feeding control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of light emission control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a counter-counting unit process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of a data display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of a data display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of a data display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance structure of another data display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance structure of another data display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of a housing. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of a display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration | structure of a 2nd game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration | structure of a 3rd game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration | structure of a 3rd game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration | structure of a 4th game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance structure of a card unit. It is a figure which shows another example of the data for operation button light emission setting.

  Hereinafter, an example of a preferred embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. However, embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the embodiments described below.

[1. First Embodiment]
[1-1. Game system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a first gaming system 1A according to the first embodiment.

  The first gaming system 1A is a kind of a plurality of pachinko machines 2 that are a kind of gaming machines installed on a game island (not shown), and an information display device and a gaming apparatus provided corresponding to each pachinko machine 2. A certain data display device 120, a gaming device provided corresponding to each pachinko machine 2, a counter unit 5 which is a kind of counting device and recording medium processing device, a hall computer 6 which is a kind of management device, A ball management computer 8 which is a kind of management device for managing the number of balls stored and the number of balls held by the player is configured.

  The pachinko machine 2 in the present embodiment is capable of playing using a game ball (pachinko ball) which is a kind of game medium, and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be distinguished from each other. A variable display means (for example, a special symbol display) for deriving and displaying the result, and a specific game advantageous to the player when the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means becomes a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) This is a gaming machine controlled to a state (for example, a big hit gaming state).

  At a predetermined position above each pachinko machine 2, a data display device 120 for displaying various information such as game information related to games on the pachinko machine 2 and store information related to store sales is installed by a color liquid crystal screen. Yes. Since the data display device 120 is a terminal that discloses information to a player or a player, it can also be referred to as an information disclosure terminal.

  In the present embodiment, the data display device 120 uses the display device setting data 691 that is setting data (setting information) for the data display device 120 distributed from the hall computer 6, and the display unit included in the device itself. The display setting of 1230 and the light emission setting of the light emission part 1250 (left frame LED1251 and right frame LED1252) with which an own apparatus is provided are performed. Here, the setting means that the operation of the device itself is determined so as to perform a specific operation. In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 2 provided corresponding to the data display device 120 is referred to as “corresponding pachinko machine 2”, and the inter-counter counting unit 5 provided corresponding to the data display device 120 is referred to as “corresponding pachinko machine 2”. This is referred to as “corresponding unit 5”.

  In the present embodiment, the setting data (setting information) of the data display device 120 is described as being distributed by the hall computer 6 which is a kind of management device, but not the hall computer 6 but of other management devices. A kind of ball management computer 8 may distribute the setting data. In addition, a management device such as a member management computer for managing member information of a player registered as a member or a card management computer for managing card information of a gaming card possessed by the player is installed in the store. The management apparatus may distribute the setting data.

  The data display device 120 includes a display unit 1230 that is a display unit capable of displaying game information on the corresponding pachinko machine 2, and a control unit 1210 that is a display control unit that controls display of the display unit 1230. Further, the data display device 120 includes an operation unit 1220 having a call button 1221 and a touch panel 1222 that are operation means.

  The control unit 1210, which is a state control means, can control the device itself to an energy saving mode that consumes less power than the normal mode, which is the first state, and when a game information display switching operation is performed on the operation unit 1220. When the mode is changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode and specific information transmitted from the external device is received, the mode is changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode.

  Here, the “mode” refers to a mode in which the data display device 120 is operated with different power consumption, and is a concept that embodies the operation state of the data display device 120. Further, “mode change” means changing from a state in which the data display device 120 is operated in one mode to a state in which the data display device 120 is operated in another mode. In the present embodiment, the data display device 120 will be described as being controllable in two types of modes, the normal mode and the energy saving mode that consumes less power than the normal mode, as described above. The normal mode corresponds to the “first state”, and the energy saving mode corresponds to the “second state”.

  Here, various methods are conceivable as a method for realizing the energy saving mode. In the present embodiment, when controlling to the energy saving mode, (1) displaying on the display unit 1230 than when controlling to the normal mode. Reduce power consumption by reducing the types of game information, (2) reducing the brightness when displaying game information on the display unit 1230, and (3) reducing the brightness when the light emitting unit 1250 emits light. I will explain that. Note that other power consumption reduction methods will be described later in a modification.

  The “external device” is a concept that includes all communicable devices other than its own device, and is provided corresponding to other pachinko machines 2 in addition to devices of a different type from the data display device 120. This includes the data display device 120. Here, devices different from the data display device 120 include devices such as the corresponding unit 5, the hall computer 6, and the ball management computer 8.

  The “specific information” means information that can be specified from a signal or data transmitted from an external device. In the present embodiment, the identification information includes information that can be identified from the unit signal transmitted from the corresponding unit 5 and information that can be identified from the management signal transmitted from the hall computer 6. Specific examples of these will be described later.

  The data display device 120 is configured to display a special display on the display unit 1230 separately from the display of the game information.

  Here, the special display is a display that is specially executed according to the establishment of a predetermined special display execution condition when the game information is displayed. In this embodiment, a gaming machine error display for notifying an error that has occurred in the corresponding pachinko machine 2, a display device error display for notifying an error that has occurred in its own device, and a notification that a big hit has occurred in the pachinko machine 2 Jackpot effect display for playing, simultaneous effect display for running effects such as running effects on a plurality of data display devices 120, and an anti-intrusion display for alerting the player who is playing with the pachinko machine 2 to be immersed in the game Special display for display of forgetting to remove a card for gaming from the inter-unit counting unit 5 and for displaying a lending rate for informing the lending rate of game balls on the pachinko machine 2 included.

  The inter-unit counting unit 5 is provided adjacent to the left side (or right side) of each pachinko machine 2 and includes a counting payout unit 380 that counts the number of game balls acquired by the player through the game with the pachinko machine 2. Configured. The counting and payout unit 380 is a device that counts and takes pachinko balls, stores the counted pachinko balls, and returns a predetermined number of pachinko balls to the player according to the player's payout operation of the pachinko balls. is there.

  The hall computer 6 manages each pachinko machine 2 installed in the store in an integrated manner. In addition, the hall computer 6 comprehensively manages the data display device 120 and the inter-unit counting unit 5 provided corresponding to each pachinko machine 2.

  The ball management computer 8 records the number of balls that have been counted in the inter-unit counting unit 5 (also referred to as the local counting ball number) and is recorded on a ball card that the player can use for replaying. Manage the number of balls you have.

  Each pachinko machine 2 is configured to be individually identifiable by a machine number. The pachinko machine 2, the data display device 120 and the inter-counter counting unit 5 are connected to the hall computer 6 and the ball management computer 8 via the machine terminal 10. It is connected. In this figure, for the sake of simplicity, four pachinko machines 2 installed on the amusement island are illustrated.

[1-2. Signal and information flow]
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the flow of signals and information between the devices of the first gaming system 1A. In this figure, the illustration of the base terminal 10 is omitted for the sake of simplicity.

  From the pachinko machine 2, a pachinko machine signal including a big hit signal, a probable change signal, a short time signal, a driving signal, a winning ball signal, a start signal, a pachinko machine fraud signal and a pachinko machine abnormality signal are sent to the data display device 120 and the hall. It is output to the computer 6.

The jackpot signal is a signal that is put into an output state when controlled to the jackpot gaming state.
The probability changing signal is a signal that is output when the probability changing state, which is a high probability state, is controlled.
The short-time / medium-time signal is a signal that is output when it is controlled to the short-time state in the high base state.
The driving signal is a pulse signal having a predetermined width that is output every time a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is counted by the out ball counter.
The start signal is a pulse signal having a predetermined width that is output when the display result of the special figure variable display unit is derived and displayed.
The prize ball signal is a pulse signal having a predetermined width that is output every time a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is paid out.

The pachinko machine fraud signal is a kind of error signal in the pachinko machine 2, and is a signal that is output when a certain fraud occurs in the pachinko machine 2.
The pachinko machine abnormality signal is a type of error signal in the pachinko machine 2, and is a signal that is output when some abnormality occurs in the pachinko machine 2.
These signals will be described later.

  From the inter-counter counting unit 5, unit signals including a card insertion signal, a card ejection signal, a deposit signal, a consumption signal, a ball payout signal, a unit fraud signal and a unit abnormality signal are sent to the data display device 120 and the hall computer 6 and so on. Is output.

The card insertion signal is a signal that is output when a gaming card is received, and a signal including a reception ID such as a card ID and a member ID recorded on the received gaming card is output.
The card discharge signal is a signal that is output when the accepted gaming card is discharged.
The deposit signal is a signal that is output when the player has made a deposit. The deposit signal can be a signal output in units of a specific amount (for example, 100 yen).
The consumption signal is a signal that is output when the remaining amount is consumed. The consumption signal can also be a signal output in units of a specific amount (for example, 100 yen).
The ball payout signal is a signal that is output when the game ball is paid out to the pachinko machine 2, and a signal including the fact that the game ball has been paid out and the number of balls of the game ball paid out is output.

The unit illegal signal is a kind of error signal in the inter-counter counting unit 5 and is a signal that is output when any illegal operation occurs in the inter-unit counting unit 5.
The unit abnormality signal is a kind of error signal in the inter-unit counting unit 5 and is a signal that is output when any abnormality occurs in the inter-unit counting unit 5.
These signals will be described later.

  From the hall computer 6, display device setting data 691 for the data display device 120 to perform various settings is output to the data display device 120. The hall computer 6 also includes a management device including a simultaneous performance signal for causing the data display device 120 to perform a simultaneous performance, a periodic notification signal for performing a periodic notification, and an energy saving mode canceling signal for canceling the energy saving mode. A signal is output to the data display device 120.

  From the inter-counter counting unit 5, an authentication request signal for requesting authentication of the ball card inserted in the own device is output to the ball management computer 8. The authentication request signal includes a unit ID that is an ID of the own device and a card ID recorded on the holding card.

  The ball management computer 8 executes an authentication process according to the authentication request signal output from the inter-counter counting unit 5 and transmits an authentication signal to the inter-counter counting unit 5. The authentication signal includes an authentication result (OK / NG).

[1-3. Configuration of pachinko machine]
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an external configuration of the pachinko machine 2.
The pachinko machine 2 includes a glass door frame 22 formed in a frame shape, and includes a hitting ball supply tray 23 on a lower surface of the glass door frame 22. An operation unit 14 is provided at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 23, and a lower tray 24 for storing game balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 23 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 23; A hitting operation handle (hereinafter referred to as “hit control knob”) 25 for emitting hitting balls is provided.

  A game board 26 is detachably attached to the rear side of the glass door frame 22. A game area 27 is provided in front of the game board 26. A special figure variable display unit 28 variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information called “special symbols” is provided in the lower area on the right side toward the game area 27.

  Further, in the central portion of the game area 27, a plurality of types of identification information called “effect symbols” are variably displayed and an effect variable display portion 29 where effect images are displayed, and a plurality of types of “normal symbols”. There is provided a variable display device 30 in which identification information is variably displayed. The game board 26 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 44, a passing gate 31, a starting winning hole 34, and a variable winning ball device 36. An out port 46 for collecting the water is formed.

  When a hitting ball is won in each of these winning openings (that is, the grant condition is established), a winning ball corresponding to each winning opening is paid out by a not-shown ball-cutting / dispensing device and paid by the ball-cutting / dispensing device. A prize ball signal (1 pulse per 10 balls) is output to the outside according to the number of prize balls that have been issued (number of granted balls), so that the number of prize balls is notified to the outside.

  Further, the number of hitting balls won in each winning opening and the number of hitting balls collected in the out slot 46 are counted by an out ball counter (not shown) provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 2, and the counted hitting balls are counted. By outputting a driving signal corresponding to the number of balls (one pulse per 10 balls) to the outside, the number of balls to be shot is notified to the outside.

  A hit ball fired by a hammer (not shown) that is swung by the operation of the hitting operation knob 25 enters the game area 27 through the hitting rail, and then flows down the game area 27. At this time, the game balls whose launch momentum is too weak to reach the game area 27 are circulated to the lower plate 24 through the circulation path (not shown).

  In addition, when the ball that has been driven into the game area 27 passes through the passing gate 31, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the variable display device 30 is variably started.

  When the display result after the variable display operation of the variable display device 30 is a predetermined special display result (for example, ◯), the movable piece 35 provided in the start winning opening 34 is opened for a predetermined time, and the starting winning opening is set. 34 is opened (becomes open), and a game ball can be won at the start winning opening 34. That is, after the normal start condition of passing through the passage gate 31 is established, the normal start condition that allows the start of variable symbol display (for example, the variable symbol variable symbol display is not executed and the movable piece 35 is controlled to be opened). When the display of the normal symbol is executed based on the fact that the display of the special symbol has not been established, and a predetermined special display result is derived and displayed as a display result, the game ball can be won at the start winning opening 34. (Starting conditions for variable display of special symbols can be established).

  When a game ball wins at the start winning opening 34, the special symbol variable display unit 28 starts the variable display (variable display) and the effect variable display unit 29 starts the effect display. After that, when the special symbol in the special figure variable display unit 28 is stopped and the stop display result is a predetermined display mode (for example, a big hit symbol), the left in the effect variable display unit 29, The variable display of the middle effect on the right is also stopped. And the display mode of the effect symbol is also set to a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 777), so that a specific game state (a big hit game state) is generated and a big hit signal is set in an output state. , The occurrence of the jackpot is notified to the outside.

  Further, when the special symbol on the special symbol variable display unit 28 is stopped, a start signal having a predetermined pulse width is output, and the special symbol variable display (variable display) is performed on the special symbol variable display unit 28. Will be notified. That is, after the start condition of winning the game ball to the start winning opening 34 is established, the start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start (for example, the special symbol variable display is not executed and the big hit game The special symbol variable display is executed based on the fact that it is not controlled by the state), and when a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a display result, a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is achieved. Be controlled.

  When the big win gaming state occurs in this way, the opening / closing plate 40 provided in the variable winning ball device 36 is opened to open the big winning opening (open state), and the game ball wins the big winning opening. Is possible. When a game ball wins a big winning opening, more prize balls are awarded than when a game ball wins another winning opening. Then, after the opening / closing plate 40 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 36 is opened and the large winning opening is opened (after being opened), the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or the predetermined number of game balls When the earlier one of (for example, ten) winning conditions is satisfied, the opening / closing plate 40 is closed and the big winning opening is closed (closed state), and it is impossible to win a game ball in the big winning opening. It becomes.

  When a hit ball that has entered the large winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 36 in the open state wins a specific winning area (V pocket) and is detected by a V count switch (not shown), the open state at that time. Repeated continuation control is performed in which the control is changed from the closed state to the open state after waiting for the end of. The upper limit number of the repeated continuation control is set to 15 times, for example.

  It should be noted that the variable winning ball apparatus 36 not provided with the specific winning area (V pocket) is changed from the closed state (the state where the large winning opening is closed) to the open state (the large winning opening) for a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). It is also possible to execute repeated continuation control in which the control is performed in a state where is open. This open state ends when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins, whichever comes first. The number of executions of the repeated continuation control for controlling the variable winning ball device 36 from the closed state to the open state is set differently depending on, for example, the types of a plurality of specific game states (big hit game states). In some cases, the number of executions of the continuous control is called 15 big hits, and the number of executions of the repeated continuous control is called 2 big hits. In other words, in the big hit gaming state, the repeated continuation control is executed a number of times according to the type of the big hit gaming state, so that a game ball can be won in the big winning opening, which is advantageous for the player. It becomes a period.

  Even when a hitting ball is won in this big winning opening (that is, a grant condition is satisfied), a winning ball corresponding to the winning is paid out by a not-shown ball-cutting device, and is paid out by the ball-cutting device. A prize ball signal (1 pulse per 10 balls) is output to the outside according to the number of awarded balls (grant number), and the number of prize balls is notified to the outside.

  When the display result of the special figure variable display part and the display result of the effect variable display part are stopped and displayed in a combination of predetermined jackpot symbols, the big hit gaming state occurs as described above. A reach state may occur in a state before being stopped and displayed.

  When the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol variable display unit 28 and the production variable display unit 29 and the production symbol are stopped and displayed with a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined probability variation symbol type, After the completion of the “hit game state”, the probability of a big hit again becomes a probability fluctuation state in which the probability state becomes higher than the normal game state (low probability state). It is called “probability change big hit” in distinction from big hit, and during the probability fluctuation state after the end of probability change big hit, the occurrence of the probability change state is notified to the outside by setting the signal during probability change to the output state.

  In other words, in the probability variation state, since the rate of control to the big hit gaming state is higher than that in the normal gaming state, the advantageous period is advantageous for the player. For example, the period from the end of the jackpot gaming state related to the promising jackpot to the control of the jackpot gaming state related to the next jackpot is controlled to the probability fluctuation state. A variable display that does not result in a specific display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed after the big hit gaming state related to the probable big hit and before being controlled to the big hit gaming state related to the next big hit. Based on this, the probability variation state may be terminated (a so-called ST machine may be used).

  When the special symbol variably displayed on the special symbol variable display unit 28 and the production variable display unit 29 and the production symbol are stopped and displayed with a combination of symbols other than the predetermined probability variation symbols, ”Until the variable display reaches the predetermined number of times in the special figure variable display unit 28 and the production variable display unit 29 or until the next big hit occurs, the special symbol and the production in the special figure variable display unit 28. The variable display time (variable time) of the effect symbol in the variable display unit 29 is shorter than the normal gaming state (non-time-short state) (the special symbol time-short control is executed), and the time-short state is set. In the time reduction state, the time reduction signal is set to the output state, so that the occurrence of the time reduction state is notified to the outside.

  When the special symbol time-short control is executed, the start condition is easily established, and the frequency of the special symbol variable display is increased and the game is easily controlled to the big hit gaming state. Become. Further, in the time reduction state, the normal symbol time reduction control in which the normal symbol variable display time (variation time) is shorter than the normal gaming state (non-time reduction state) may be executed. When the normal symbol time-short control is executed, the normal start condition is easily established, and the frequency with which the normal symbol is variably displayed is increased (the frequency with which the special display result is derived and displayed is increased), and the movable piece 35 is opened. Since the frequency of control becomes high, it becomes an advantageous period advantageous for the player. Further, the normal symbol probability changing control may be executed in which the ratio of the normal symbol display result to the special display result in the time-short state is higher than that in the normal game state (non-time-short state).

  When the normal symbol probability changing control is executed, the frequency with which the special display result is derived and displayed increases, and the frequency with which the movable piece 35 is controlled to open is increased, which is an advantageous period advantageous to the player. Further, in the time saving state, the opening extension control for extending the period during which the movable piece 35 is controlled to open or increasing the number of times of opening may be performed. When the opening extension control is executed, the winning frequency at the start winning opening 34 is increased, and this is an advantageous period advantageous to the player. In the short time state, one or more of the special symbol short time control, normal symbol short time control, normal symbol probability changing control, and open / extended control may be executed.

  The short-time state is, for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state related to the normal big hit (a big hit that is not a probable big hit) and before being controlled to the big hit gaming state related to the next big hit. ) Is ended based on the execution of variable display that does not result in a specific display result. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is accompanied by a time-short state except when controlled to the latent probability variation state described later. As described above, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the period controlled to at least one of the big hit gaming state, the probability variation state, and the short time state is an advantageous period.

  The pachinko machine 2 of this embodiment is equipped with an information output board (not shown) for outputting these signals to the outside, and the information output board and the external device are connected via a signal cable (not shown). From the information output board, an external output signal consisting of a jackpot signal, a probable change signal, a short time signal, a start signal, and a prize ball signal is output to an external device via a signal cable. In addition to these signals, out balls are counted by an unillustrated out ball counter, and each time the counted value of the out balls reaches a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls), driving with a predetermined pulse width is performed. A signal is output from the out ball counter to an external device.

  The jackpot signal is a signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred and also a signal indicating that the jackpot game state is being controlled. During the period when the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the jackpot signal is turned on, and when the jackpot gaming state is not controlled, the jackpot signal is turned off. As a result, it is possible to specify that the big hit has occurred in the external device connected to the pachinko machine 2 and that the big hit gaming state is being controlled.

  The probability changing signal is a signal indicating that the probability that the big hit occurs is controlled to the probability changing state (high probability state) in which the ratio is higher than the normal state (low probability state). During the period in which the probability variation state is controlled, control is performed so that the probability variation signal is in the ON state, and during the period when the probability variation state is not controlled, the probability variation signal is in the OFF state. As a result, it is possible to specify that the external device connected to the pachinko machine 2 is controlled to be surely changed. In addition, when the game state is controlled to the probable change state with the end of the big hit game state, it is possible to identify with these gaming devices that the probable big hit has occurred. In addition, when the jackpot gaming state is not controlled to be in the probable change state, it is possible to specify that a big jackpot has been generated by these gaming devices. As a result, the number of occurrences of jackpots and the breakdown of probability variation jackpots and normal jackpots can be tabulated on the gaming device side.

  The short time signal is a signal indicating that the short time state (high base state) is controlled to shorten the variable display time of the variable display device. During the period controlled to the time reduction state, the time reduction signal is turned on, and during the period not controlled to the time reduction state, the time reduction signal is turned off. Accordingly, it is possible to specify that the game device connected to the pachinko machine 2 such as the data display device 120 and the hall computer 6 is controlled to be in the time-saving state.

  In addition, when the probability change state is controlled with the end of the big hit gaming state but is not controlled in the short time state, it is possible to specify that the latent probability change big hit has occurred with these gaming devices. Here, the latent probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a probability variation state (high probability state) after the end of the big hit gaming state, in which the opening pattern of the big winning opening is a common big hit with the small hit. Note that the small win is a control mode in which the game state does not change after the completion of the opening control of the big winning opening although the big winning opening is opened in a specific opening pattern (for example, 0.5 seconds is opened twice). Say. Therefore, it is difficult for a player to specify whether a small hit or a latent probability change big hit has occurred if the big winning opening is opened with a specific opening pattern. On the other hand, in the gaming apparatus connected to the pachinko machine 2, it is possible to identify the latent probability changing state that is difficult for the player to grasp based on the fact that the player is not in the short-time state despite being in the probability changing state.

  Further, the pachinko machine 2 outputs a pachinko machine fraud signal. The game control board (also referred to as a main control board) of the pachinko machine 2 has, for example, a high-frequency signal detection function, a magnetic detection function, and a vibration detection function as functions for detecting a player's fraud. For the high-frequency signal detection function, for example, a technique as disclosed in JP-A-2002-239169 can be applied.

  More specifically, when the switches provided in the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening are high-frequency oscillation type through-type proximity switches, signal monitoring circuits connected to the respective switches When an abnormal high frequency signal is detected by any one of the signal monitoring circuits, a pachinko machine fraud signal that suggests the possibility of fraud is output to the outside via the external output board. Similarly, when abnormal magnetism is detected by the magnetic detection function or when abnormal vibration is detected by the vibration detection function, a pachinko machine fraud signal is output to the outside via the external output board.

  In addition, when the number of winnings at each winning opening within a predetermined period exceeds a reference value (for example, when the number of winnings at the first starting winning opening becomes 10 or more within 10 seconds) or in a big hit gaming state In spite of this, if the winning at the grand prize opening is not detected for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds which is the longest opening time in one round), abnormalities such as malfunctions and clogging may occur via the external output board. Pachinko machine abnormality signal suggesting the possibility is output externally.

  The pachinko machine 2 of the present embodiment has a control for counting and paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on a prize ball signal output based on a prize from a game control board that controls the game in the pachinko machine 2. And a prize ball control board (not shown) for performing control for counting and lending out 125 game balls as payout units based on the number of possessed balls counted by the card unit 3 , It is possible to lend out gaming balls in multiples of 125 balls, which is the payout unit.

  The pachinko machine exemplified in the present embodiment has variable display means (for example, special figure variable) for deriving and displaying a display result after starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and effect symbols) that can identify each. The display unit 28 and the production variable display unit 29) are provided, and when a predetermined display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display means, the specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained. It is an example of the gaming machine that controls and controls the gaming state to a high probability state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display means becomes the specific display result is higher than that in the normal state or the normal state after the specific gaming state ends.

In addition, the pachinko machine exemplified in the present embodiment is a variable display device (for example, a special display) that displays and displays a display result after starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and effect symbols) that can be identified. When the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the figure variable display section 28 and the effect variable display section 29) becomes a predetermined specific display result, the first game state (open state) and game advantageous to the player The variable winning means (special variable winning ball device for switching the big prize opening to the open state or the closed state) that can be changed to any state of the second gaming state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player is changed to the first state. A gaming machine,
First gaming state control means for controlling to a first gaming state in which the variable winning means is changed to the first state for a predetermined period of time a predetermined number of times (for example, a big hit gaming state in which a maximum of 30 seconds is released 15 times);
A second game state in which the variable winning means is changed to the first state at least one of a period shorter than the predetermined period and a number less than the predetermined number of times (for example, a big hit game in which a maximum of 0.5 seconds is released twice) The game state is controlled to a high probability state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result is improved as compared with the normal state after executing the state (the big hit gaming state associated with the latent probability change big hit). Gaming state control means;
After executing a third gaming state (for example, a small hit gaming state in which a maximum of 0.5 seconds is released twice) in which the variable winning means is changed in the same manner as the second gaming state, the variable winning means is changed to the first gaming state. A third gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state before the state is changed;
Deciding whether to control to the first gaming state, whether to control to the second gaming state, and whether to control to the third gaming state before deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display Pre-determining means to
It is an example of a gaming machine provided with effect state control means for controlling to a specific effect state that is the same effect mode after being controlled to the second game state and after being controlled to the third game state.

  In such a gaming machine, when the latent probability change big hit occurs and when the small hit occurs, the opening pattern of the big prize opening is common and the production mode is also common, so the player has a latent probability change big hit. It is difficult to grasp whether it has occurred or a small hit has occurred.

In addition, the pachinko machine exemplified in this embodiment is
A player plays a game by launching a game medium into the game area,
A variable winning device (movable piece 35) that is provided in the gaming area and can be changed between an unfavorable state (closed state) in which the game medium is difficult or difficult to win, and an advantageous state (open state) in which the game medium is easy to win. (So-called electric tulips))
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the normal start area (passage gate 31) provided in the game area, a plurality of types of normal identification information (ordinary symbols) that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed. Normal identification information variable display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the display result on the normal identification information variable display device (variable display device 30);
A variable for performing control to change the variable winning device to an advantageous state based on the display result derived and displayed on the normal identification information variable display device becoming a predetermined display result (lighting state of LED indicating winning). Winning device control means;
Based on the fact that a predetermined condition (for example, the end of a big hit gaming state of a big hit type with a high base state (for example, a big hit type other than the latent probability variation big hit)) is established, the ratio of the variable winning device to be in an advantageous state is low It is an example of a gaming machine provided with a high base state control means for controlling from a base state (normal state: low base state) to a high base state with a high ratio of making the variable winning device advantageous.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, when a latent probability change big hit occurs in a low base state, a high probability low base state occurs after the big hit gaming state ends, and when a small hit occurs, the low hit state after the small hit gaming state ends. Since the player is in the low probability base state, if the player is controlled to the low base state after the completion of the opening control of the big prize opening, whether the latent probability change big hit has occurred (whether the player is controlled to the high probability low base state) or It is difficult to grasp whether a small hit has occurred (whether it is controlled to a low probability low base state).

  Note that the output paths of the symbol determination signal, the big hit signal, the short time signal, and the probability changing signal are not limited to those shown in the present embodiment. Any of these signals may be output from the main control board. For example, variable display means (for example, a special symbol display) is connected to the main control board for deriving and displaying a display result after starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be identified. When a specific display result (big hit symbol) predetermined on the variable display means is derived and displayed, control is performed to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. Then, after the end of the specific gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to a high probability state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display means becomes the specific display result is higher than that in the normal state or the normal state. The main control board outputs a symbol determination signal every time variable display is executed by the variable display means, outputs a big hit signal when controlled to a specific gaming state, and is controlled to a high probability state. When it is, the signal during probability change is output, and when it is controlled to the high base state, the signal during time reduction is output.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, when a latent probability change big hit occurs in a low probability low base state, the signal during probability change is displayed after the big hit gaming state ends (after the big winning opening is opened twice for a maximum of 0.5 seconds). ON, the short / medium signal is OFF, and if a small hit occurs in the same low probability low base state, it is definitely changing after the small hit gaming state is over (after the big winning opening is opened twice in a maximum of 0.5 seconds) The signal is OFF, and the hour / medium signal is OFF. For this reason, an external device to which a signal is input can determine whether or not it is a latent probability changing state (probability changing signal ON, time reduction medium signal OFF) based on the probability changing signal and the time reduction signal.

[1-4. Configuration of inter-unit counting unit]
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an external configuration of the inter-counter counting unit 5, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the inter-counter counting unit 5.

  The front plate of the inter-counter counting unit 5 is configured in a rectangular shape whose longitudinal direction is the vertical direction, and includes a ticket issuing button 551, a payout button 552, and a leaving button 553 in the center of the front surface of the inter-counter counting unit 5. An operation button 550 and a card insertion slot 560 for a player to insert / remove a ball card are provided.

  When the player presses the ticketing button 551, a possession card recording the number of possessed balls (the number of possessions) of the player at that time is issued from the card insertion slot 560. Further, when the player presses the payout button 552, a predetermined unit number of balls (for example, a multiple of 25 balls: 125 balls, etc.) is paid back to the pachinko machine 2, and the paid pachinko balls are used. Thus, the player can play the game. When the player presses the away button 553, the issue / return of the ball card from the inter-unit counting unit 5 is restricted, and the ball lending or ball payout by the ball card being accepted is restricted.

  The pachinko machine 2 is provided with a ball lending button for lending the game ball to a position near the ball dispensing tray from which the game ball is paid out, and a return button for returning the ball card from the inter-unit operation unit 5. It is usually done. For this reason, the inter-counter counting unit 5 may issue a ball card from the card insertion slot 560 in response to a pressing operation of a return button provided on the pachinko machine 2.

  The card insertion slot 560 is connected to a holding card reader / writer (R / W) 570 built in a position corresponding to the card insertion slot 560, and is inserted from the card insertion slot 560 by the holding card R / W 570. The recorded information such as the card ID and the number of balls recorded on the held ball card is read and written.

  Further, a control unit 500 for controlling the operation of the inter-counter counting unit 5 is provided at a substantially central position of the inter-unit counting unit 5 so as to be easily connected to each part constituting the inter-unit counting unit 5. Various operations of the inter-unit counting unit 5 are controlled by the control unit 500.

  Further, the pachinko balls are counted and taken into the lowermost position of the inter-unit counting unit 5, and the pachinko balls counted are the maximum fraction, that is, the pachinko balls having a fraction less than the unit of the payout unit balls in the corresponding pachinko machine 2. A count payout unit 380 is provided. Hereinafter, “fraction less than unit” is referred to as “fraction”.

  Unlike the present embodiment, instead of storing and paying out game balls with the counting and paying unit 380 of the inter-unit counting unit 5, a conventionally known game ball storage and circulation device is configured on the game island, You may make it pay out a game ball from this game ball storage circulation apparatus.

  The counting payout unit 380 is connected to a horizontally long box-like connection box 340 disposed between the lower plate 24 of the pachinko machine 2 and the repair plate of the game island.

  The connection box 340 is formed on the terminal side of the connection box 340 and has a relatively large height box (not shown) in the height direction, and a relatively small thickness in the height direction. It is comprised from the path | route box (not shown) formed so that a connection part may be connected.

  The connection box 340 is connected to the counting / dispensing unit 380 so that the terminal box is positioned below the lower plate 24. Pachinko balls discharged from the lower plate 24 are placed on the upper surface of the terminal box. A feeding portion 345 having a hopper shape is formed. Also, at the lower front position of the terminal box, there is an open / close shutter that can be opened and closed by the player and is normally energized so as to be closed, and the fraction paid back (returned) from the counting payout unit 380 A return port 342 through which the pachinko balls are discharged is provided.

  In addition, the upper position in the path box is provided so as to incline toward the counting / dispensing unit 380, and the two flow paths that guide the pachinko balls introduced into the inserting portion 345 to the counting / dispensing unit 380 under natural flow. A counting passage 343 composed of a passage is provided. A return passage 344 is provided below the counting passage 343 so as to incline toward the return opening 342 and guides the pachinko balls paid out from the counting discharge unit 380 to the return opening 342 in a natural flow. Yes.

  In addition, a counting lever 341 that allows a player to perform a slide operation is provided at the upper front position of the terminal box. By sliding the counting lever 341 against the bias, The open / close shutter 346 provided at the entrance to the counting passage 343 is opened.

  The count dispensing unit 380 to which the connection box 340 is connected is connected to the counting passage 343 and is provided so as to incline from the front side of the inter-unit counting unit 5 toward the inner side of the inter-unit counting unit 5. A counting sensor (not shown) that detects and counts pachinko balls flowing down the inflow path is provided for each flow path at the end position of the inflow path. Pachinko balls that have flowed into the counting and dispensing unit 380 through the passage 343 are detected and counted by the counting sensor. When counted by the counting sensor, a detection signal of a predetermined pulse is output from the count dispensing unit 380 to the control unit 500 in response to detection of one pachinko ball. Each time the detection signal is input, the control unit 500 adds “1” to the number of local counting balls of the player.

  When the number of balls held by the player increases, the pachinko balls discharged from the pachinko machine 2 flow into the counting passage 343 from the lower plate 24 at any time by keeping the counting lever 341 pulled by the player. In the case where the number is increased at any time by being counted by the counting payout unit 380, the pachinko ball discharged from the pachinko machine 2 is kept in the lower plate without the player pulling the counting lever 341. There are two cases where the pachinko balls that have been accumulated flow into the counting passage 343 at a stroke by pulling the counting lever 341 when the balls have accumulated, and increase at a stroke by being counted by the counting dispensing unit 380.

  Further, when the number of balls held by the player decreases, the pachinko ball is refunded to the player by the player's refund operation, and the number of possessed balls stored every time a refund operation is performed. Is subtracted by the number of unit balls described above. However, if the payout operation is performed when the number of balls is equal to or less than the number of balls, the number of balls is set to “0”.

  In addition, the inter-counter counting unit 5 and the pachinko machine 2 are used for lending-related signals associated with lending pachinko balls having a predetermined number of balls as lending units, and paying out pachinko balls having a predetermined number of balls as lending units. It is configured to be able to send and receive accompanying payout related signals. The lending-related signals include lending request signals for causing the pachinko machine 2 to lend gaming balls from the inter-counter counting unit 5, stand terminal lending completion signals and stand READY signals output from the pachinko machine 2, and inter-counter counting. Signals such as a unit READY signal and a terminal terminal lending request completion confirmation signal are included. Further, the pachinko machine 2 outputs a game signal such as a big hit signal, a probable change signal, a short time signal, a prize ball signal, a start signal, or an out ball counter provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 2. The driving signal can be received.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the inter-counter counting unit 5 includes a counting payout unit 380, a control unit 500, an operation button 550, a sound output unit 560, a ball card insertion / discharge unit 565, and a ball card R. / W570, a first communication unit 571, and a second communication unit 572.

  The control unit 500 includes a processing unit 510 configured to include a processor such as a CPU and DSP and circuit elements such as an ASIC, a storage unit 520 configured to include a storage device such as a ROM and a RAM, and time information. And a clock unit 530 capable of outputting calendar information and the like.

  The storage unit 520 stores an inter-counter counting unit processing program 521 that is read by the processing unit 510 and executed as inter-unit counting unit processing. The inter-counter counting unit process will be described later using a flowchart.

  Further, the storage unit 520 includes reception card data 523 in which information such as the card ID and personal customization data of the ball card being received is recorded, and data on the number of locally counted balls counted by the counting payout unit 380. Local counting ball number data 525 is stored.

  The first communication unit 571 is a communication device for sending and receiving data and sending and receiving signals to and from the data display device 120. For example, the first communication unit 571 includes a wired communication module that performs communication via a wired cable. .

  The second communication unit 572 is a communication device for transmitting / receiving data and signals to / from the ball management computer 8 and includes, for example, a wired communication module that performs communication via a wired cable. . The second communication unit 580 transmits the player's card data 533 and local count ball number data 525 to the ball management computer 8 under the control of the processing unit 510.

  In the above description, for convenience, the first communication unit 571 and the second communication unit 572 are separately illustrated and described as two communication units, the first communication unit 571 and the second communication unit 572. May be configured as one communication unit. The same applies to communication units in other various apparatuses.

[1-5. Functional configuration of hall computer]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the hall computer 6.
The hall computer 600 includes a processing unit 610, an input unit 620, a display unit 625, a sound output unit 630, a clock unit 635, a first communication unit 640, a second communication unit 650, a ROM 670, and a hard disk 680. And a RAM 690, each of which is a computer system connected via a bus.

  The processing unit 610 is configured to include a processor such as a CPU and a DSP, and an electric and electronic element such as an ASIC that control each unit of the hall computer 6 according to various programs such as a system program stored in the ROM 670. Device and arithmetic unit. In the present embodiment, the processing unit 610 includes a setting data generation unit 611, a game information totaling unit 613, and a sales totaling unit 615 as main functional units.

  The setting data generation unit 611 is a functional unit that operates according to the setting data generation program 671a stored in the ROM 670. The setting data generation unit 611 generates display device setting data 691 described later, and the generated display device setting data 691 is stored in the RAM 690. To store.

  The game information totaling unit 613 is a functional unit that totals game information of each pachinko machine 2, and stores the totaled game information in the game totaling database 687 of the hard disk 680 as game totaling data.

  The sales totaling unit 615 is a functional unit that totals the sales information of each pachinko machine 2, and stores the totaled sales information as sales management data in the sales management database 689 of the hard disk 680.

  The input unit 620 is an input unit configured to include, for example, a keyboard and a mouse, and outputs a pressed key or button signal (operation signal) to the processing unit 610. By an operation input from the input unit 620, an instruction operation such as editing of data in various databases stored in the hard disk 680 is performed.

  The display unit 625 is a display device that performs various displays based on a display control signal output from the processing unit 610, and includes an LCD or the like. The display unit 625 displays data contents of various databases stored in the hard disk 680.

  The sound output unit 630 is a sound output device such as a speaker that outputs various sounds based on the sound output control signal output from the processing unit 610. From the sound output unit 630, for example, a warning sound or the like for notifying an administrator of a warning or the like when a warning is issued or an abnormality occurs is output.

  The clock unit 635 is an internal clock included in the hall computer 600, and includes, for example, a crystal oscillator including a crystal resonator and an oscillation circuit. The clocking time (including date) of the clock unit 635 is output to the processing unit 610.

  The first communication unit 640 is a communication device for performing communication with the pachinko machine 2, and includes, for example, a wired communication module that performs communication via a wired cable. The first communication unit 640 receives game signals such as a big hit signal, a probability changing signal, a time-shortage signal, a driving signal, a prize ball signal, and a start signal from the pachinko machine 2. In addition to these game signals, a safe signal indicating the number of safe balls or an out ball signal indicating the number of out balls may be received.

  The second communication unit 650 is a communication device for performing communication with the data display device 120, and includes, for example, a wired communication module that performs communication via a wired cable. The second communication unit 650 transmits (distributes) display device setting data 691 to the data display device 120 under the control of the processing unit 610.

  The ROM 670 is a read-only nonvolatile storage device, and stores various programs such as a system program for the hall computer 6. In the present embodiment, the ROM 670 stores a management program 671 that is read by the processing unit 610 and executed as management processing. The management program 671 includes a setting data generation program 671a executed as setting data generation processing as a subroutine.

  The hall computer 6 may be configured not to include the ROM 670 as a storage device. In this case, the various programs described above may be stored in, for example, the hard disk 680.

  The hard disk 680 is a readable / writable nonvolatile storage device, and stores various data related to display settings of the data display device 120 and various databases related to games in the pachinko machine 2. Specifically, a display content setting table 681, a display mode setting table 682, a mode control setting table 683, a special display setting table 684, an operation button light emission setting table 685, and a lamp light emission setting. A table 686, a device correspondence table 687, a game total database 688, and a sales management database 689 are stored.

The display content setting table 681 is a table for setting the display content of the data display device 120. An example of the table configuration is shown in FIG.
The display content setting table 681 stores a pachinko machine ID, a model name, a mode, a display screen, and a special display in association with each other.

The pachinko machine ID is a number (ID) for uniquely identifying each pachinko machine 2 and is assigned to each pachinko machine 2 individually.
The model name is the model name of the pachinko machine 2 with the pachinko machine ID.
The mode is a mode in which the data display device 120 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 2 is controlled, and includes “normal mode” and “energy saving mode”.
The display screen is a type of screen displayed on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 120.
The special display is the content of the special display displayed on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 120.

This will be specifically described.
The pachinko machine 2 with the pachinko machine IDs P1 to P20 has the model name “Pachinko XXX”. In the mode “normal mode”, (1) general game history screen, (2) individual game history screen, and (3) menu screen are defined as display screens.

  (1) The general game history screen is a screen for displaying general game history information in the pachinko machine 2. On this general game history screen, it is stipulated that the total jackpot count, the total probability variable jackpot count, the total normal jackpot count, the total start count, the total output ball graph and the total jackpot history graph are displayed as total game history information. Yes.

The total number of big hits is the total number of big hits (probability big hit, normal big hit) generated in the pachinko machine 2.
The total number of probable big hits is the total number of probable big hits generated in the pachinko machine 2.
The total number of normal big hits is the total number of normal big hits generated by the pachinko machine 2.
The total number of start times is the total number of start times in the pachinko machine 2.
The total payout graph is a graph showing a change in the total payout of the pachinko machine 2.
The total jackpot history graph is a graph of the number of jackpots in the past predetermined period (for example, for the past one week) generated in the pachinko machine 2.

  (2) The personal game history screen is a display screen for displaying personal game history information in the pachinko machine 2. On this personal game history screen, as personal game history information, it is stipulated that the number of individual jackpots, the number of individual chances of big hits, the number of individual normal jackpots, the number of individual starts, the individual ball-out graph and the personal ball image are specified. Yes.

The number of individual big hits is the total number of all the big hits (probable big hits, normal big hits) of individual players generated by the pachinko machine 2.
The personal probability variation jackpot number is the total number of player's individual probability variation jackpots generated by the pachinko machine 2.
The number of individual normal jackpots is the total number of normal jackpots of individual players generated by the pachinko machine 2.
The number of individual start times is the total number of start times of individual players on the pachinko machine 2.
The individual payout graph is a graph showing the transition of the individual payout of the player of the pachinko machine 2.
The personal possession ball image is an image showing the personal possession balls of the player in the pachinko machine 2. The personal possession image is displayed, for example, by matching 1000 balls with 1 dollar box and 10000 balls with one special box, and increasing or decreasing the dollar box and special box according to the increase or decrease of the number of balls. You can make it.

  (3) The menu screen is a display screen for a player who plays with the pachinko machine 2 to select a menu. On the menu screen, as menu information, the volume / light quantity adjustment for enabling the player to adjust the volume and light quantity of the data display device 120 and the method of using the data display device 120 are explained to the player. And a display customization for allowing the player to freely customize the position, size, color, etc. for displaying various information on the data display device 120 are defined.

  In addition, for the pachinko machine 2 with the pachinko machine IDs “P1 to P20”, the mode “energy saving mode” also includes (1) general game history screen, (2) individual game history screen, (3) menu screen, However, the display content to be displayed on each display screen is different from the mode “normal mode”.

  Specifically, (1) on the general game history screen, it is stipulated that the total jackpot count, the total probability variation jackpot count, the total normal jackpot count, and the total start count are displayed as total game history information.

  In addition, (2) the individual game history screen is set to display the number of individual big hits, the number of individual probable big hits, the number of individual normal big hits, and the number of individual start as individual game history information.

  (3) On the menu screen, it is stipulated that volume / light quantity adjustment and usage instructions are displayed as menu information.

  That is, for each display screen, the display content is determined so that the type of game information displayed in the energy saving mode is smaller than the type of game information displayed in the normal mode. In the energy saving mode, power consumption can be reduced by reducing the types of game information to be displayed compared to the normal mode. Moreover, it can make it easy for a player to grasp | ascertain that it is controlled by the energy saving mode by doing in this way.

  In the energy saving mode, it is assumed that the player may feel inconvenience by reducing the type of game information to be displayed compared to the normal mode, so it is not always necessary to reduce the type of game information to be displayed. The game information displayed in the energy saving mode may be the same.

  In addition, for each mode, the special display content includes (1) jackpot effect display, (2) simultaneous effect display, (3) periodic notification display, (4) anti-overset display, (5) card forgotten display, ( 6) gaming machine error display, (7) display device error display, and (8) loan rate display are defined.

  (1) The jackpot effect display is a display related to the effect that congratulates the occurrence of the big hit when the big hit occurs in the pachinko machine 2. The jackpot effect display includes a display of a jackpot effect image, a jackpot effect image, and the like. For the purpose of celebrating the occurrence of a big hit in one pachinko machine 2, the big hit effect display is executed as a special display.

  (2) The simultaneous effect display is a display related to the simultaneous effect performed simultaneously among the plurality of data display devices 120. The simultaneous effect display includes display of a simultaneous effect image, a simultaneous effect image, and the like. The simultaneous effect display is executed as a special display for the purpose of enhancing the player's gaming motivation by performing simultaneous effects in conjunction with the plurality of data display devices 120.

The following two methods can be mainly considered as a method for realizing the simultaneous production.
(1) The management device instructs each data display device 120 to execute simultaneous effects.
(2) Each data display device 120 performs a simultaneous performance independently.

  In the method (1), for example, the hall computer 6 that is a management device outputs a simultaneous effect signal that instructs each data display device 120 to execute a simultaneous effect. Each data display device 120 executes a simultaneous effect at the timing when the simultaneous effect signal is input from the hall computer 6. In this case, it is desirable to simultaneously output a simultaneous effect signal from the hall computer 6 to each data display device 120 so that the timing of the simultaneous effect does not occur.

  In the method (2), each data display device 120 executes a simultaneous effect based on the time elapsed internally and the elapsed time since power-on. Specifically, the simultaneous effect is executed at a timing when the time becomes a predetermined time or when an elapsed time from the time when the power is turned on reaches a predetermined time. In this case, it is desirable to power on all the data display devices 120 at the same time so as not to cause a shift in the timing of the simultaneous performance.

  In this case, the process related to the simultaneous effect may be programmed in advance in the data display device 120 so that any of the above methods (1) and (2) can be applied.

  In addition, it may be set on the hall computer 6 side which method (1) or (2) described above is applied to execute the simultaneous performance. In this case, setting data that determines which processing is to be applied to realize the simultaneous presentation from the hall computer 6 to the data display device 120 is included in the display device setting data 691 described later to display each data. What is necessary is just to deliver to the apparatus 120.

  In the present embodiment, the simultaneous effect display includes a big hit running effect display. The big hit running effect congratulates the big hit on the data display device 120 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 2 when the big hit pachinko machine 2 exists in the same model or the pachinko machine 2 of the same game island. This is an effect that displays a special video. Whether there is a big hit pachinko machine 2 in the same model or the same island of pachinko machine 2 can be determined by whether a big hit signal is input from the same model or the same game island pachinko machine 2 it can.

  If a big hit occurs in multiple pachinko machines 2 on the same model or the same game island and a big hit signal is input from multiple pachinko machines 2 with a time difference, the big hit running performance is being executed for one pachinko machine 2. If there is, the big hit running effect may be newly executed during the running big hit running effect, or the new big hit running effect may be executed after the running big hit running effect ends. Further, when a big hit occurs in another pachinko machine 2 during the big hit running effect, the execution of a new big hit running effect may be omitted.

  The above jackpot running effect can be realized by causing the data display device 120 to display the jackpot video with a certain time difference from end to end of the game island. The big hit running effect is an effect that is performed at a certain time difference, but since it is an effect that is simultaneously performed by the plurality of data display devices 120, in this embodiment, the big hit running effect is one of the simultaneous effects. This will be explained as one. The contents of the big hit running effect and various effects described later can be determined for each model of the pachinko machine 2 or for each amusement island.

  Unlike the big hit running effect, in the individual data display device 120, when a big hit occurs in the pachinko machine 2 provided corresponding to the data display device 120, a fanfare sound congratulating the big hit is displayed in the data display. The specific sound may be output from the device 120.

  In addition, when the number of balls possessed by the player increases with 1000 hits, 2000 shots, 3000 shots, etc. with the occurrence of a big hit, 1000 hits, 2000 hits, 3000 hits, etc. You may make it display the breakthrough display of the number of possession balls on the display part 1230, or perform the breakthrough effect which outputs the breakthrough notification sound of the number of possession balls from the sound output part 450 as a specific sound. In addition, the number of possessed balls when executing the breakthrough effect may be 1000 shot units, 5000 shot units, or 10,000 shot units.

  (3) The periodic notice display is a display related to the notice that the data display device 120 periodically makes. This periodic notice display includes display of various CM videos and CM images. The periodic notice display is executed as a special display for the purpose of advertising various products and services.

  (4) The stagnation prevention display is a display that alerts the player who plays with the pachinko machine 2 to stagnation into the game. This anti-intrusion display includes display of a message, a video, an image, etc. that alert the inversion. For the purpose of preventing the player from being immersed in the game and making a large investment, the anti-intrusion display is executed as a special display.

  (5) The card forgotten display is a display for alerting the player who plays with the pachinko machine 2 that he / she has forgotten to remove the ball card from the inter-unit counting unit 5. The display of forgetting to remove a card includes a display of a message, a video, an image, etc. for calling attention to forgetting to remove a holding card. For the purpose of preventing the player from forgetting to take the possession card and matching theft, the forgotten card display is executed as a special display.

  (6) The gaming machine error display is a display indicating that an error including abnormality or fraud has occurred in the pachinko machine 2. The abnormality of the gaming machine includes a failure of the gaming machine, the opening of the door, clogging, etc., and the illegality of the gaming machine includes a so-called goto action. A gaming machine error display is executed as a special display for the purpose of promptly calling a store clerk when an abnormality or fraud occurs in a gaming machine.

  (7) The display device error display is a display indicating that an error including abnormality or fraud has occurred in the data display device 120. The abnormality of the display device includes detection of a failure of the display device or an illegal operation on the display device. A display device error display is executed as a special display for the purpose of promptly calling a store clerk when an abnormality or fraud occurs in the display device.

  (8) The loan rate display is a rate at which the game balls of the pachinko machine 2 are loaned, and includes a display of a loan rate of 4 yen pachinko, 2 yen pachinko, and 1 yen pachinko. The loan rate display is executed as a special display for the purpose of enabling the player to know the loan rate of the gaming machine that performs the game.

  For the data display device 120 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 2 of the same model, for example, a display screen to be displayed as a default can be determined as a general game history screen or a menu screen. By doing in this way, about the data display apparatus 120 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 2 of the same model, a common screen can be displayed on all the units, and the appearance can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, description will be made assuming that the various effects related to the special display are executed in the same manner regardless of whether they are controlled in the normal mode or the energy saving mode. This is because the special display effect is different from the normal effect, and the special display is more important for notification than the normal display, so that the player can surely recognize its contents. This is necessary.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the special display is displayed while being controlled in the energy saving mode, the description will be made assuming that the energy saving mode is maintained even after the display of the special display is finished.

  Although different from the present embodiment, in order to realize reduction of power consumption in the energy saving mode, the aspect of the effect is not changed, but the brightness of the image or video for the effect is reduced as compared with the normal mode. May be. In addition, although different from the present embodiment, the end of the special display is determined as a normal mode change condition that is a condition for changing the mode from the energy saving mode to the normal mode, and the special display is displayed in the energy saving mode. When is completed, the mode may be changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode.

  The above-mentioned special display may be the same display content regardless of the model of the pachinko machine 2 and the game island, or may be different display content for each model or game island. . Even if the same display content is determined as the special display, the display mode of the special display may be determined so that the display is performed in a different manner for each model or each game island.

  Moreover, it is preferably for each model or each game island, but in addition to this, for example, for each rental rate (4 yen, 2 yen, 1 yen, etc.) of the game balls in the pachinko machine 2 or the type of the pachinko machine 2 ( Different display contents and display modes of special display may be determined for each type (max type, middle type, sweet digital, etc.) and for each type of gaming machine (pachinko machine, slot machine, etc.).

  In addition, the above-mentioned special display may notify the player of the content by a message, may notify the player of the content by an image or video, or notify the player of the content by a combination of these. It is good also as what to do.

  The display mode setting table 682 is a table for setting the display mode for displaying the display contents on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 120. An example of the table configuration is shown in FIG. .

  The display mode setting table 682 stores display screen-specific data and special display-specific data for each pachinko machine ID and model name.

The display screen data is data determined for each display screen defined in the display content setting table 681 (see FIG. 6), and an example of the data configuration is shown in FIG.
The display screen-specific data is determined in association with a display screen, a mode, display contents, (position, size, color), and luminance.

In the display screen, the type of display screen defined in the display content setting table 681 is defined. These display screens are display screens that are sequentially switched when a screen switching icon displayed on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 120 is tapped.
In the mode, a mode (normal mode, energy saving mode) in which the data display device 120 is controlled is defined.
In the display content, the display content displayed in the mode for the display screen is defined.
For the position, size, and color, the position, size (size), and color of the display content on the display screen are determined.
In the luminance, the luminance when the display content is displayed in the position, size, and color is determined for the display screen.

This will be specifically described.
The data by display screen shown in FIG. 8 is data about the display screen “total game history screen”. In the mode “normal mode”, the display contents include “total number of big hits”, “total number of probable big hits”, “total “Normal jackpot count”, “total start count”, “total payout graph”, “total jackpot history graph”, “service icon”, and “screen switching icon” are defined. The general game history screen is a screen displayed as an initial display screen (default display screen), for example.

  The “total jackpot count” to “total jackpot history graph” are total game history information determined in the mode “normal mode” of the display content setting table 681, and “service icon” and “screen switching icon” are touch panels. By performing a tap operation on 1222, the icon is used for a player to provide a service or switch screens, and is an icon that is always displayed on the display unit 1230. These icons are a kind of operation information for the player to perform various operations.

  The position, size, and color are individually defined for the position, size, and color when displaying the display contents "total jackpot count" to "screen switching icon" on the general game history screen. For this reason, in the drawings, all are shown as “****”.

  In the brightness, “100%” is defined for all of the display contents “total number of big hits” to “screen switching icon”.

  Next, in the mode “energy saving mode”, the display contents are “total number of big hits”, “total number of probable big hits”, “total number of normal big hits”, “total number of starts”, “service icon”, “screen switching icon” Is stipulated. “Total number of big hits” to “Total number of starts” is the total game history information set in the mode “energy saving mode” of the display content setting table 681.

  In addition, the position, size, and color are individually determined as the position, size, and color when displaying the display contents “total jackpot count” to “screen switching icon” on the general game history screen, For simplicity, all are shown as “****” in the drawings.

  In addition, “50%” is defined for the display contents “total number of big hits” to “total number of starts”, and “100%” is defined for “service icon” and “screen switching icon”. ing.

  Characteristically, for the total game history information, the brightness when displaying in the energy saving mode is lower than the brightness when displaying in the normal mode, whereas the operation information is displayed in the energy saving mode. This is because the brightness at the time of display is the same as the brightness at the time of display in the normal mode.

  In the energy saving mode, the power consumption can be reduced by making the brightness of the total game history information lower than in the normal mode. On the other hand, if the brightness of the operation information is reduced, it may be difficult for the player to visually recognize the operation information, and it may be difficult to operate, so from the viewpoint of operability and convenience, the brightness should be reduced even in the energy saving mode. I try not to change it.

The special display-specific data is data determined for each special display defined in the display content setting table 681 (see FIG. 6), and an example of the data configuration is shown in FIG.
The special display-specific data shown in this figure is data related to simultaneous production in the special display. The special display, the type, the production No, the production video, the mode, and the brightness are associated with each other. Yes.

In the special display, a simultaneous effect of the special displays defined in the display content setting table 681 is defined.
A simultaneous production is defined as the type.
In the production No., a number of simultaneous production of the type is defined.
In the effect video, video data used in the simultaneous effect of the type is defined.
In the mode, a mode (normal mode, energy saving mode) in which the data display device 120 is controlled is defined.
In the brightness, the brightness for displaying the effect video in the simultaneous effect of the type is determined.

This will be specifically described.
For example, a plurality of effects such as “big hit running effect”, “live effect”,... Are defined.
“Movie_R1” is defined as the production video for the production No. “1” of the big hit running production. The “normal mode” has a luminance “100%”, and the “energy saving mode” has a luminance “80%”.
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For the production No. “1” in the live production, “Movie_L1” is defined as the production video. The “normal mode” has a luminance of “100%” and the “energy saving mode” has a luminance of “60%”.

The mode control setting table 683 is a table for the data display device 120 to set the mode control. An example of the table configuration is shown in FIG.
The mode control setting table 683 stores mode control setting data determined for each pachinko machine ID and model name.

  In the mode control setting data, a pachinko machine ID, a model name, a demo state presence / absence, a demo state transition time, an energy saving mode presence / absence, and an energy saving mode change time are defined.

  The presence / absence of the demo state is the presence / absence of the demo state in the corresponding pachinko machine 2. The demo state is a state that is shifted to when a certain period of time has elapsed since it is determined that no game is being performed in the pachinko machine 2.

  Here, whether or not a game is being performed in the corresponding pachinko machine 2 can be determined, for example, by whether or not a pachinko machine signal transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2 is received. If a pachinko machine signal is received from the corresponding pachinko machine 2, it can be determined that the player is playing a game (during a game), and if no pachinko machine signal is received, the player Can be determined as not playing a game (not playing a game).

  Here, among the pachinko machine signals transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2, the pachinko machine signals used for the above-described game determination can be signals such as a start signal and a prize ball signal. Whether or not a game is being played in the corresponding pachinko machine 2 can be easily determined based on whether or not the start signal and the winning ball signal are continuously received from the corresponding pachinko machine 2.

  In addition to the start signal and the prize ball signal, the corresponding pachinko machine 2 can provide the data display device 120 with a signal that can specify the launch information of the game ball (a signal indicating that the game ball has been launched or the game ball Whether or not a game is being performed in the corresponding pachinko machine 2 based on whether or not a signal capable of specifying the launch information of the game ball is received. May be determined.

  In addition to the above, a game is played on the corresponding pachinko machine 2 depending on whether or not the lending button provided in the corresponding pachinko machine 2 is pressed, whether or not a lending-related signal transmitted from the corresponding unit 5 is received, and the like. You may make it determine whether it exists.

  In the demo state, for example, a demo image prepared by the manufacturer of the pachinko machine 2 is displayed. Specifically, in the demo state, an image (for example, a still image) with a lower brightness than the image displayed at normal time is displayed as a demo image, and the pachinko machine 2 is performing the variable display and the effect display. (Hereinafter referred to as “gaming state”). The gaming state of the pachinko machine 2 corresponds to a “third state”, and the demo state of the pachinko machine 2 corresponds to a “fourth state”.

  The demo state transition time is the time from when it is determined that no game is played in the pachinko machine 2 until the transition to the demo state.

  The presence / absence of the energy saving mode is the presence / absence of the energy saving mode in the data display device 120 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 2.

  The energy saving mode change time is a time until the mode is changed from the normal mode to the energy saving mode in the data display device 120 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 2. The data display device 120 changes the mode from the normal mode to the energy saving mode when the pachinko machine signal transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2 or the unit signal transmitted from the corresponding unit 5 is not received for a predetermined period. Further, the data display device 120 changes the mode from the normal mode to the energy saving mode when the operation on the operation unit 1220 is not performed for a predetermined period. In this case, the operation on the operation unit 1220 may be any operation, and the type of operation is not limited.

  The data display device 120 is set to “normal mode”, for example, in the initial setting. In the present embodiment, a condition for changing from the normal mode to the energy saving mode after the mode is changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode will be referred to as “energy saving mode re-change condition”. A condition in which the period determined by the energy saving mode change time is the above-described predetermined period is the “energy saving mode change condition”.

  The energy saving mode change time is set to a time longer than the demo state transition time. That is, the time until the data display device 120 changes from the normal mode (first state) to the energy saving mode (second state) is displayed on the corresponding pachinko machine 2 from the playing state (third state). The demo state transition time and the energy saving mode change time are determined so as to be longer than the time until the controlled state (fourth state) is controlled. This is because, when the pachinko machine 2 is transferred to the demonstration screen, it is considered that the player interrupted the game or ended the game, but the game is interrupted and the data display device 120 is operated. It is also possible to check the game history.

  When the corresponding pachinko machine 2 is shifted to the demo state, no game is played in the corresponding pachinko machine 2, and therefore no pachinko machine signal is transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2 to the data display device 120. For this reason, when the corresponding pachinko machine 2 is shifted to the demo state while the data display device 120 is controlled in the normal mode, if the operation unit 1220 is not operated, the demo state of the corresponding pachinko machine 2 is set. The data display device 120 also shifts to the energy saving mode so as to follow the shift to.

  Further, the mode control setting data is defined in association with the normal mode return trigger and the energy saving mode re-change time.

  The normal mode return opportunity is an opportunity to return from the energy saving mode to the normal mode. In this embodiment, the data display device 120 saves energy when a screen switching operation for switching the game history screen being displayed is performed on the operation unit 1220 or when specific information transmitted from an external device is received. Return from mode to normal mode (change mode).

  In other words, the data display device 120 saves energy that the screen switching operation for switching the game history screen being displayed has been performed on the operation unit 1220 or that the specific information transmitted from the external device has been received. The condition is changed from the mode to the normal mode (hereinafter referred to as “normal mode change condition”). When the normal mode change condition is satisfied, the mode is changed from the normal mode to the energy saving mode.

The normal mode return trigger includes the device type and the trigger type.
The device type includes the own device and the external device, and the trigger type includes the trigger type that has returned from the energy saving mode to the normal mode. In addition, the opportunity type is divided into a case where it is determined that the pachinko machine 2 is playing a game and a case where it is determined that a non-game is being played.

  The energy-saving mode re-change time is a time from when the normal mode is restored to the energy-saving mode after returning from the energy-saving mode to the normal mode. In other words, a condition in which the period determined by the energy saving mode re-change time is the above-described predetermined period is the “energy saving mode re-change condition”.

This will be specifically described.
10 is data relating to the pachinko machine ID “P1 to P20” and the model name “Pachinko XXX”. Then, “present” is set as the presence / absence of the demo state of the pachinko machine 2, and “10 seconds” is set as the demo state transition time. Further, “present” is set as the presence / absence of the energy saving mode of the data display device 120, and “15 seconds” is set as the energy saving mode change time. That is, as described above, a time longer than the demo state transition time is set as the energy saving mode change time.

  In the normal mode return opportunity, “own device”, “hall computer”, and “unit” are defined as device types.

  In the device type “Own device”, “Screen switching operation” is defined as an opportunity type, and “In game”, “40 seconds (after screen switching)” is changed as “Energy saving mode re-change time”, “Non-game” "20 seconds (after screen switching)" is defined as the energy saving mode re-change time. When the data display device 120 returns from the energy saving mode to the normal mode due to the detection of the screen switching operation, the player has performed the screen switching operation during the game or the player is searching for a table to play the game. It is assumed that a screen switching operation has been performed.

  In the former case, it is considered that the player confirms the game history on the game history screen. On the other hand, in the latter case, it is considered that the player does not necessarily start the game on the stand. For this reason, when the game is in progress, the energy saving mode re-change time corresponding to the game is changed to the energy saving mode corresponding to the non-game so that the player can have enough time to check the game history. It is longer than the re-change time.

  In the device type “Hall computer”, “simultaneous effect signal”, “periodic notification signal”, and “energy saving mode release signal” are defined as trigger types.

  For the opportunity type “simultaneous production signal”, “20 seconds (after simultaneous production)” is used as the energy-saving mode re-change time for “during game”, and “immediate (simultaneous production) is used as the energy-saving mode re-change time for“ not playing ”. After) ”is defined. During the game, the player may check the game history on the data display device 120. Therefore, instead of immediately re-entering the energy-saving mode after the end of the simultaneous performance, provide a certain amount of time, Change to energy-saving mode again. On the other hand, during non-games, the player is unlikely to operate the data display device 120, and therefore, immediately after the simultaneous performance is finished, the player is immediately changed back to the energy saving mode.

  Regarding the “periodic notification signal” for the trigger type, “20 seconds (after periodic notification)” is set as the energy saving mode re-change time for “during gaming”, and “immediate (periodic notification) is set as the energy saving mode re-change time for“ not playing ”. After) ”is defined. During the game, the player may check the game history on the data display device 120. Therefore, instead of immediately re-entering the energy-saving mode after the periodic notification is finished, a certain amount of time is provided. Change to energy-saving mode again. On the other hand, during non-games, the player is unlikely to operate the data display device 120, so that the periodical notification is terminated and the mode is immediately changed back to the energy saving mode.

  With regard to the trigger type “energy saving mode release signal”, “30 seconds (after energy saving mode is released)” as “energy saving mode reset time” for “during gaming”, and “10 seconds as energy saving mode reset time for“ not playing ”. (After canceling energy-saving mode) "is defined. When the energy-saving mode cancel signal sent from the hall computer 6 returns to the normal mode from the energy-saving mode, it is forcibly returned to the normal mode by the host management device. Compared to the case of receiving, a longer time is defined as the energy saving mode re-change time.

  In the device type “unit”, “card insertion signal”, “payment signal”, and “consumption signal” are defined as trigger types.

  For the opportunity type “card insertion signal”, “60 seconds (after card insertion)” is defined as the energy-saving mode re-change time. When the data display device 120 returns from the energy saving mode to the normal mode by receiving the card insertion signal from the corresponding unit 5, it is assumed that the player has just started the game and plays the game with his own ball. The At the start of the game, the player is likely to check the game history by frequently operating the data display device 120. For this reason, a time longer than that when the consumption signal is received is set as the energy saving mode re-change time.

  For the trigger type “payment signal”, “60 seconds (after deposit)” is set as the energy saving mode re-change time. When the data display device 120 returns to the normal mode from the energy saving mode by receiving the deposit signal from the corresponding unit 5, it is assumed that the player has just started the game and plays the game with the remaining amount. At the start of the game, the player is likely to check the game history by frequently operating the data display device 120. For this reason, a time longer than that when the consumption signal is received is set as the energy-saving mode re-change time.

  For the trigger type “consumption signal”, “30 seconds (after consumption)” is defined as the energy-saving mode re-change time. When the data display device 120 returns from the energy saving mode to the normal mode by receiving the consumption signal from the corresponding unit 5, the player has played the game for a certain amount of time, and operates the data display device 120 frequently. The possibility of confirming the game history is considered to be low. For this reason, a time shorter than the case of receiving the card insertion signal or the payment signal is defined as the energy saving mode re-change time.

  In this mode control setting data, the energy saving mode re-change time is determined to be longer than the energy saving mode change time for those determined to be at the start of the game or being played. This is because it is necessary to secure a certain amount of time to operate as the normal mode after returning from the energy saving mode to the normal mode due to various triggers set as the normal mode return trigger.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of mode control setting data.
This mode control setting data is data relating to the pachinko machine ID “P21 to P40” and the model name “pachinko YYY”. Then, “present” is set as the presence / absence of the demo state of the pachinko machine 2, and “20 seconds” is set as the demo state transition time. Further, “present” is set as the presence / absence of the energy saving mode of the data display device 120, and “25 seconds” is set as the energy saving mode change time. In the normal mode return opportunity, “own device”, “hall computer”, and “unit” are defined as device types. Also in this case, similarly to FIG. 10, a time longer than the demo state transition time is set as the energy saving mode change time.

  For the device type “Own device”, “Screen switching operation” is defined as the opportunity type, and for “In game”, “50 seconds (after screen switching)” as the energy saving mode re-change time, “Non-game” "30 seconds (after screen switching)" is defined as the energy saving mode re-change time.

  In the device type “Hall computer”, “simultaneous effect signal”, “periodic notification signal”, and “energy saving mode release signal” are defined as trigger types.

  With regard to the opportunity type “simultaneous performance signal”, “30 seconds (after simultaneous production)” is set as the energy saving mode re-change time for “during game”, and “immediate (simultaneous production) is set as the energy saving mode re-change time for“ not playing ”. After) ”is defined.

  For the trigger type “periodic notification signal”, “30 seconds (after periodic notification)” as the energy-saving mode re-change time for “during gaming”, and “immediate (periodic notification) as the energy-saving mode re-change time for“ not playing ” After) ”is defined.

  With regard to the trigger type “energy saving mode release signal”, “40 seconds (after energy saving mode is released)” is set as “energy saving mode re-change time” during “playing”, and “20 seconds is set as energy saving mode change time when“ not playing ”. (After canceling energy-saving mode) "is defined.

  In the device type “unit”, “card insertion signal”, “payment signal”, and “consumption signal” are defined as trigger types.

For the opportunity type “card insertion signal”, “60 seconds (after card insertion)” is defined as the energy-saving mode re-change time.
For the trigger type “payment signal”, “60 seconds (after deposit)” is set as the energy saving mode re-change time.
For the trigger type “consumption signal”, “30 seconds (after consumption)” is defined as the energy-saving mode re-change time.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another example of mode control setting data.
This mode control setting data is data relating to the pachinko machine ID “P41 to P60” and the model name “pachinko ZZZ”. Then, “no” is set as the presence / absence of the demo state of the pachinko machine 2 and “no” is set as the demo state transition time. Further, “no” is set as the presence / absence of the energy saving mode of the data display device 120, and “no” is set as the energy saving mode change time. That is, the pachinko machine 2 with the model name “Pachinko ZZZ” is a model that does not shift to the demonstration screen, and the data display device 120 corresponding to the model is determined to operate only in the normal mode (not operate in the energy saving mode). ing.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the mode control setting data in FIGS. 10 to 12, whether or not the energy saving mode is present in the data display device 120, the time until the normal mode is changed to the energy saving mode, and the energy saving mode returns to the normal mode. Various information such as the time to change again to the energy saving mode according to the opportunity to return to the normal mode, etc. can be freely set and changed by the hall computer 6 for each model of the pachinko machine 2.

  In the above mode control setting data, it has been described that the time longer than the demo state transition time is set as the energy saving mode change time. However, the same length of time as the demo state transition time is set as the energy saving mode change time. It is good. That is, a time longer than the demonstration state transition time of the pachinko machine 2 may be determined as the energy saving mode change time of the data display device 120.

  If it is determined that the game has not been played for a certain period of time after the corresponding pachinko machine 2 has entered the demo state, an energy-saving screen with a lower brightness than the demo screen is displayed, or the entire screen is displayed. You may make it transfer to the state (henceforth an "energy saving state") which further reduced power consumption rather than demo state by making it light-extinguish. Moreover, you may make it transfer directly to an energy saving state, without going through a demo state.

  In the above, the presence / absence of the energy saving mode and the energy saving mode change time of the data display device 120 may be determined according to the presence / absence of the energy saving state of the pachinko machine 2 instead of the presence / absence of the demo state of the pachinko machine 2. In this case, the energy saving state transition time is determined as the time until the pachinko machine 2 shifts to the energy saving state, and the time longer than the energy saving state transition time of the pachinko machine 2 is changed to the energy saving mode change of the data display device 120. It may be determined as time.

  In addition, the data display device 120 is set to “energy saving mode” instead of the normal mode in the initial setting, and after returning from the energy saving mode to the normal mode, the energy saving mode re-change time determined according to the normal mode return trigger When elapses, the mode may be changed again from the normal mode to the energy saving mode.

The special display setting table 684 is a table for setting special display to be displayed on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 120. An example of the table configuration is shown in FIG.
The special display setting table 684 stores special display setting data for each pachinko machine ID and model name.

  In the special display setting data, a pachinko machine ID, a model name, a priority, and a special display are stored in association with each other.

A numerical value from “1” to “8” is stored as the priority. The smaller the value, the higher the display priority.
In addition, for the special display, "Machine machine error display", "Display device error display", "Drinking prevention display", "Card removal forgotten display", "Big hit effect display", "Simultaneous effect display""," Periodic notice display "," lending rate display "are stored.

  In the present embodiment, the data display device 120 controls the display unit 1230 to display a special display in accordance with the establishment of a special display execution condition that is an execution condition determined for each special display. Then, the special display is terminated when a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the special display was started.

  In addition, when the special display execution condition is satisfied, the data display device 120 determines whether or not a special display having a higher priority than the special display corresponding to the special display execution condition is being executed. If it is being executed, execution of special display corresponding to the special display execution condition is restricted. Conversely, if a special display with a lower priority than the special display corresponding to the special display execution condition is being executed, the special display being executed is terminated and the special display corresponding to the special display execution condition is terminated. Is displayed.

  Although different from the present embodiment, if a special display having a higher priority than the special display corresponding to the established special display execution condition is being executed, the process waits until the special display being executed ends. After the special display being executed ends, a special display corresponding to the special display execution condition may be displayed. If a special display with a lower priority than the special display corresponding to the established special display execution condition is being executed, the special display being executed is interrupted and the special display corresponding to the special display execution condition is displayed. After execution, the execution of the interrupted special display may be resumed.

The operation button light emission setting table 685 is a table for setting light emission of operation buttons included in the operation unit 1220 included in the data display device 120. An example of the table configuration is shown in FIG.
The operation button light emission setting table stores operation button light emission setting data for each pachinko ID and model name.

  In the operation button light emission setting data, the pachinko machine ID and the model name are stored, and for the operation buttons physically provided in the data display device 120, the button type indicating the type of the operation button, the mode of the data display device 120, The light emission color of the operation button and the luminance when the operation button is caused to emit light in the light emission color are determined in association with each other.

This will be specifically described.
The uppermost operation button light emission setting data in FIG. 14 is data relating to the pachinko machine ID “P1 to P20” and the model name “Pachinko XXX”. And about the call button 1221 which the data display apparatus 120 provided corresponding to the said pachinko machine 2 physically has, “red” as the emission color, “100%” as the luminance in the normal mode, “100%” is defined as the luminance.

  Looking at the operation button light emission setting data, regardless of whether the mode of the data display device 120 is the normal mode or the energy saving mode, the call button 1221 is caused to emit light with a luminance of “100%”, that is, energy saving. It is stipulated that the luminance when the call button 1221 is caused to emit light is not lowered even in the mode. The reason for this is that the call button 1221 is an operation button that is frequently operated for a player to call a store clerk when exchanging dollar boxes, etc., so that the operability is prevented from deteriorating. is there.

  In the operation button light emission setting data described above, the same color (for example, “red”) is defined as the light emission color corresponding to the mode of the data display device 120, but a different color (depending on the mode of the data display device 120 ( For example, “red” in the normal mode and “yellow” in the energy saving mode) may be determined as the emission color.

The lamp light emission setting table 686 is a table for setting light emission of the light emitting unit 1250 (the left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252) included in the data display device 120. An example of the table configuration is shown in FIG.
In the lamp light emission setting table 686, a pachinko machine ID, a model name, a common light emission pattern, a special display, an individual light emission pattern, a mode, and luminance are defined in association with each other.

  In the common light emission pattern, a pattern for causing the light emitting unit 1250 to emit light in common in the data display device 120 corresponding to the pachinko machine 2 is defined. In the common light emission pattern, for example, a pattern indicating at which timing or time interval the light emitting unit 1250 emits light is stored. This common light emission pattern is a light emission pattern determined for each model of the pachinko machine 2.

  In the individual light emission pattern, a pattern for causing the light emitting unit 1250 to emit light individually for the special display in the data display device 120 corresponding to the pachinko machine 2 is defined. In this individual display pattern, for example, a pattern of what color the left light emitting unit 1250 emits light is stored. This individual light emission pattern is a light emission pattern determined for each type of special display.

  In the mode, “normal mode” and “energy saving mode” are defined for each special display. Further, the luminance is determined when the light emitting unit 1250 emits light in this mode.

This will be specifically described.
For example, for the pachinko machine 2 having the pachinko machine IDs “P1” to “P20” and the model name “pachinko XXX”, “pattern A” is defined as the common light emission pattern. And, as special displays, "Machine machine error display", "Display device error display", "Overlock prevention display", "Card removal forgotten display", "Big hit effect display", "Simultaneous effect display", "Periodic notification display" “Lending rate display” is defined, and “Pattern A-1” to “Pattern A-8” are defined as the individual light emission patterns corresponding to these. That is, according to the type of special display, for example, individual light emission patterns for causing the light emitting unit 1250 to emit light in different colors are determined.

  For each special display, the luminance “100%” is defined in the normal mode, and the luminance “50%” is defined in the energy saving mode. That is, in the energy saving mode, the power consumption is reduced by reducing the luminance when the light emitting unit 1250 emits light during the special display to half of the normal mode.

The device correspondence table 687 is a table that defines the correspondence between the pachinko machine 2, the data display device 120, and the inter-counter counting unit 5, and an example of the table configuration is shown in FIG.
In the device correspondence table 687, a pachinko machine ID, a model name, a corresponding display device ID, and a corresponding unit ID are defined in association with each other.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of the data configuration of the display device setting data 691.
The display device setting data 691 includes a data display device ID 6911 that is an ID of the data display device 120, a corresponding pachinko machine ID 6912 that is an ID of the pachinko machine 2 corresponding to the data display device 120, and the data display device 120. Corresponding unit ID 6913 that is the ID of the corresponding inter-counter unit 5, display content setting data 6914, display mode setting data 6915, mode control setting data 6916, special display setting data 6917, and operation buttons Light emission setting data 6918 and lamp light emission setting data 6919 are included.

  The display content setting data 6914 is data for setting the display content of the data display device 120 having the data display device ID. Specifically, out of the data records defined in the display content setting table 681, the data record defined for the pachinko machine ID corresponding to the data display device ID is based on the device correspondence table 687. The extracted data is set as display content setting data 6914.

  The display mode setting data 6915 is data for setting the display mode of the data display device 120 with the data display device ID. Specifically, the data defined for the pachinko machine ID corresponding to the data display device ID based on the device correspondence table 687 is selected from the display mode setting data determined in the display mode setting table 682. The extracted data is used as display mode setting data 6915.

The mode control setting data 6916 is data for setting the mode control of the data display device 120 of the data display device ID. Specifically, the data determined for the pachinko machine ID corresponding to the data display device ID based on the device correspondence table 687 is selected from the mode control setting data determined in the mode control setting table 683. The extracted mode control setting data 6915 is used.
Are extracted and used as display mode data 6915.

  The special display setting data 6917 is data for setting the special display of the data display device 120 having the data display device ID. Specifically, the data defined for the display device ID corresponding to the data display device ID based on the device correspondence table 687 is selected from the special display setting data defined in the special display setting table 684. The extracted data is used as special display setting data 6917.

  The operation button light emission setting data 6918 is data for setting the light emission of the operation button of the data display device 120 of the data display device ID. Specifically, the display device ID corresponding to the data display device ID is determined based on the device correspondence table 687 from the operation button light emission setting data set in the operation button light emission setting table 685. Data is extracted and used as operation button light emission setting data 6918.

  The lamp light emission setting data 6919 is data for setting light emission of the light emitting unit of the data display device 120 of the data display device ID. Specifically, a record of data defined for the display device ID corresponding to the data display device ID is extracted from the data defined in the lamp emission setting table 686 based on the device correspondence table 687. Thus, the lamp emission setting data 6919 is obtained.

  The game total database 688 is a database in which game total data regarding each pachinko machine 2 totaled by the game information totaling unit 613 is stored.

  The sales total database 689 is a database in which total data related to sales in the pachinko machine 2 installed in the store is stored. The sales summary database 689 stores sales summary data obtained by summarizing information related to store sales. For example, it includes a percent (machine percent or premium percent), a payout rate, a customer delinquency rate, sales balls, premium balls, Data such as the amount of free gifts and the gross profit is aggregated and stored by the sales aggregation unit 615.

[1-6. Functional configuration of ball management computer]
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the ball management computer 8.
The ball management computer 8 includes a processing unit 810, an input unit 820, a display unit 830, a communication unit 840, a clock unit 850, and a storage unit 860.

  The processing unit 810 is a control device and an arithmetic device that comprehensively control each unit of the ball management computer 8 according to various programs such as a system program stored in the storage unit 860, such as a processor such as a CPU or DSP, an ASIC, or the like. The integrated circuit is configured.

  The input unit 820 is an input unit configured to include, for example, a keyboard and a mouse, and outputs a pressed key or button signal (operation signal) to the processing unit 810.

  The display unit 830 is a display device that performs various displays based on a display control signal output from the processing unit 810, and includes an LCD or the like. The display unit 830 displays data contents of various databases stored in the storage unit 860.

  The communication unit 840 is a communication device for performing communication with the inter-counter counting unit 5, and includes, for example, a wired communication module that performs communication via a wired cable. The communication unit 840 receives the authentication request signal from the inter-counter counting unit 5.

  The clock unit 850 is an internal clock included in the ball management computer 8 and includes, for example, a crystal oscillator including a crystal resonator and an oscillation circuit. The time measured (including date) of the clock unit 850 is output to the processing unit 810 as needed.

  The storage unit 860 stores a ball management program 861 that is executed as a ball management process by the processing unit 810, possession card management data 865, and unit management data 867.

  The possession card management data 865 is data managed for each possession card. For example, the possession card ID assigned to the possession card possessed by the player and the date and time when the possession card is issued. A certain issue date and time and the number of balls possessed by the player are stored in association with each other.

[1-7. Configuration of data display device]
[1-7-1. Appearance configuration]
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of an external configuration of the data display device 120.
The data display device 120 is attached to a lamp plate that can be opened and closed at an upper position on the side surface of the game island, and is installed above each pachinko machine 2 corresponding to each pachinko machine 2.

  The data display device 120 is configured to include a display unit 1230 as a display unit configured to include a liquid crystal display in a central portion. Further, the data display device 120 includes a left frame LED 1251 and a right frame LED 1252 which are light emitting means on the left side and the right side as viewed from the player (as viewed from the side facing the gaming machine). Specifically, a left frame LED 1251 is provided on the left side adjacent to the display unit 1230, and a right frame LED 1252 is provided on the right side adjacent to the display unit 1230. That is, the left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252 are provided around the display unit 1230.

  Each of the left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252 is an LED module configured by covering a large number of LEDs with a lamp cover portion formed of a transparent resin material. The light emitters of the left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252 emit light in a light emission color designated by the control of the processing unit 1211 and the LED driver 1252 described later. A central portion sandwiched between the left frame lamp 122 and the right frame lamp 123 is provided with a display portion 1230 formed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and a call button 1221 operable by a player is provided in the lower frame portion.

  The call button 1221 is a button to be pressed by a player playing a game on the corresponding pachinko machine 2 to call a store clerk. The call button 1221 is configured to call a store clerk by pressing the data display device 120 regardless of whether the data display device 120 is controlled in the normal mode or the energy saving mode.

  The left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252 emit light with the common light emission pattern described above in the normal display, and emit light with the individual light emission pattern described above when the special display is displayed. The display unit 1230 is configured to be able to display game information on the pachinko machine 2, and is configured to be able to display a special display in accordance with the establishment of the special display execution condition.

  The data display device 120 is equipped with a control unit that checks the input status of various signals in the device itself and performs control for executing game information aggregation and jackpot running effects. Here, the big hit running effect is executed by receiving a big hit running effect signal from the hall computer 6. In the case of executing the big hit running effect, the image effect for displaying the character on the display unit 1230 is executed after executing the light emitting effect of causing the left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252 to emit light.

  Note that the jackpot running effect is not limited to the jackpot running effect signal transmitted from the hall computer 6, but the jackpot running effect is performed based on the jackpot signal transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2, for example. Also good. Further, the big hit running effect may be realized by sequentially propagating the big hit running effect signal between the adjacent data display devices 120.

  In addition, the data display device 120 of the present embodiment is configured to include LEDs, which are light emitting means, on the left and right sides of the display unit 1230, but the installation position of the light emitting means is not limited to this. For example, LEDs may be installed on the upper side or the lower side of the display unit 1230, or LEDs may be installed at four locations on the left side, right side, upper side, and lower side of the display unit 1230.

[1-7-2. Functional configuration]
FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the data display device 120.
The data display device 120 includes a control unit 1210, an operation unit 1220, a display unit 1230, a sound output unit 1240, a light emitting unit 1250, a first communication unit 1261, a second communication unit 1262, and a third communication unit. 1263, a short-range wireless communication unit 1265, a USB port 1270, a clock unit 1275, a power supply unit 1280, and a storage unit 1290.

  The control unit 1210 is a control device that comprehensively controls each functional unit included in the data display device 120. For example, the control unit 1210 includes a processing unit 1211 including a processor such as a CPU and a DSP, and a power supply unit 1280. And a power supply control unit 1212 that controls power supplied to the functional unit.

  The operation unit 1220 is an operation device for the player to perform various operations on the own device, and includes a call button 1221 and a touch panel 1222.

  The display unit 1230 is a display device that includes a display such as an LCD, and displays various types of information under the control of the processing unit 1211. The touch screen 1222 is formed integrally with the display unit 1230 to form a touch screen.

  The sound output unit 1240 is a sound output device configured with a speaker or the like, and outputs various sounds according to the control of the processing unit 1211.

  The light emitting unit 1250 is a light emitting device that includes an LED or the like, and is provided in the left frame LED 1251 provided in the left case frame of the display unit 1230 and the right case frame of the display unit 1230. And a right frame LED 1252.

  The first communication unit 1261 includes a wired communication module and the like, and is a communication device for performing communication with the corresponding pachinko machine 2. The first communication unit 1261 receives a pachinko machine signal from the corresponding pachinko machine 2.

  The second communication unit 1262 includes a wired communication module and the like, and is a communication device for performing communication with the corresponding unit 5. The second communication unit 1262 receives a unit signal from the corresponding unit 5.

  The third communication unit 1263 includes a wired communication module and the like, and is a communication device for performing communication with the hall computer 6. The third communication unit 1263 receives a management device signal and display device setting data 691 from the hall computer 6.

  The short-range wireless communication unit 1265 includes a wireless communication module and the like, and is a communication device for performing short-range wireless communication with the setting remote controller 14 possessed by a store clerk. The short-range wireless communication unit 1265 receives a vacant information display signal for displaying vacant information on the display unit 1230 from the setting remote controller 14.

  The USB port 1270 is a connection terminal configured to be able to connect a USB standard external terminal, and is configured to be able to connect the external terminal and the USB port 1270 using a communication cable such as a USB cable. External terminals mainly include portable terminals 12 such as mobile phones (including smartphones), PDAs, tablet terminals, etc. possessed by players.

  The clock unit 1275 is an internal clock of the data display device 120, and outputs the time measured (timed time) to the processing unit 1211.

  The power supply unit 1280 is a power supply device connected to each function unit included in the data display device 120, and supplies power to each function unit of the data display device 120 according to control of the power supply control unit 1212.

  The storage unit 1290 is a storage device that includes a memory such as a ROM, an EEPROM, or a RAM. The storage unit 1290 stores a display device processing program 1291 that is read by the processing unit 1211 and executed as display device processing. Further, the storage unit 1290 stores effect data 1293 for the data display device 120 to perform various effects and display device setting data 691 received from the hall computer 6.

[1-8. Process flow]
[1-8-1. Hall computer processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of management processing executed by the processing unit 610 of the hall computer 6 according to the management program 671 stored in the ROM 670.
First, the processing unit 610 executes the processing of loop A for each data display device 120 (A1 to A7). The process of loop A is a process executed in order for each data display device 120.

  In the processing of loop A, the processing unit 610 performs setting data generation processing in accordance with the setting data generation program 671a stored in the ROM 670 (A1).

  Specifically, the setting data generation unit 611 includes a display content setting table 681, a display mode setting table 682, a mode control setting table 683, a special display setting table 684, and operation buttons stored in the hard disk 670. Based on the light emission setting table 685, the lamp light emission setting table 696, and the device correspondence table 687, the display device setting data 691 for the data display device 120 is generated using the method described above. Then, the processing unit 610 stores the generated display device setting data 691 in the RAM 690 (A3).

  Next, the processing unit 610 transmits the generated display device setting data 691 to the data display device 120 (A5). Then, the processing unit 610 moves the processing to the next data display device 120.

  When the processing of the loop A is completed, the game information totaling unit 613 totals the game data of each pachinko machine 2 and stores it as game total data in the game total database 688 of the hard disk 680 (A7).

  Next, the processing unit 610 determines whether or not the execution condition for the big hit running effect is satisfied (A11). The execution condition of the big hit running effect is to input a big hit signal from the pachinko machine 2 of any model. If it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied (A11; Yes), a big hit running effect signal is transmitted to the data display device 120 corresponding to the model of the pachinko machine 2 (A13).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution condition for the big hit running effect has not been established (A11; No), the processing unit 610 determines whether the execution condition for the other simultaneous performance has been established (A15), and is established. If it is determined (A15; Yes), a simultaneous effect signal corresponding to the established execution condition is transmitted to the data display device 120 (A17).

  Although different from the present embodiment, when the data display device 120 performs a simultaneous effect, the data display device 120 does not perform the simultaneous effect based on the simultaneous effect signal transmitted from the hall computer 6. Based on the output result of the unit 1275, simultaneous production may be performed. For example, the simultaneous presentation may be performed every time the elapsed time since the data display device 120 is turned on reaches a certain time.

  After A13 or A17, the processing unit 610 determines whether it is a periodical notification timing (A19). The periodical notification timing can be determined as a timing at regular time intervals (for example, every 3 hours or every 6 hours), for example. When there are a plurality of types of contents to be periodically notified, the timing for each different time interval may be determined as the periodic notification timing.

  If it determines with it being a periodical notification timing (A19; Yes), the process part 610 will transmit a periodical notification signal to the corresponding data display apparatus 120 (A21).

  Next, the processing unit 610 determines whether or not it is time to release the energy saving mode of the data display device 120 (hereinafter referred to as “energy saving mode release timing”) (A23). The energy saving mode release timing can be determined, for example, as a timing at regular time intervals (for example, every 6 hours) or a timing at which an operation for releasing the energy saving mode is performed by a store manager.

  If it determines with it being an energy saving mode cancellation | release timing (A23; Yes), the process part 610 will transmit an energy saving mode cancellation | release signal to the data display apparatus 120 (A25).

  Next, the processing unit 610 determines whether or not to end the processing (A27). For example, when the power of the hall computer 6 is turned off when the store is closed, it is determined that the process is to be ended. If it determines with continuing a process (A27; No), the process part 610 will return a process to A9. If it is determined that the process is to be ended (A27; Yes), the processing unit 610 ends the management process.

[1-8-2. Data display device processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of data display device processing executed by the processing unit 1211 of the data display device 120 in accordance with the data display device processing program 1291 stored in the storage unit 1290.

  First, the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not it is the setting timing of its own device (C1). The setting timing can be, for example, the timing when the power of the own device is turned on. The setting timing in this case may be determined by confirming whether or not the set flag indicating that the display contents and operation contents of the own apparatus are set is set to “ON”. The set flag is set to “ON” after a display setting process and an operation setting process, which will be described later, are executed, and is set to “OFF” when the data display device 120 is turned off at the end of the store operation. It only needs to be cleared.

  When it is determined that it is the setting timing (when it is determined that the set flag is “OFF”) (C1; Yes), the processing unit 1211 requests the hall computer 6 for the display device setting data 691, and the hall computer 6 The display device setting data 691 is acquired from (C3).

  In this case, the data display device 120 may establish communication with the hall computer 6 to request the display device setting data 691 or the data display device 120 and the hall computer 6 can always communicate with each other. The display device setting data 691 may be automatically distributed from the hall computer 6 to the data display device 120.

  Next, the processing unit 1211 executes display setting processing. Specifically, the display content to be displayed on the display unit 1230 is determined with reference to the display content setting data 6914 included in the display device setting data 691, and the determined display content can be displayed (display) Standby state). Further, the processing unit 1211 determines the display mode to be displayed on the display unit 1230 with reference to the display mode setting data 6915 included in the display device setting data 691, and displays the display contents in the determined display mode. A possible state (display standby state) is assumed. Further, the processing unit 1211 determines the priority of special display to be displayed on the display unit 1230 with reference to the special display setting data 6917 included in the display device setting data 691, and displays the display contents with the determined priority. It is in a state that can be allowed to.

  Next, the processing unit 1211 executes a mode control setting process (C7). Specifically, a mode that can be controlled by the own device is determined with reference to mode control setting data 6915 included in display device setting data 691, and the own device can be controlled in the determined mode.

  Next, the processing unit 1211 performs a light emission setting process (C9). Specifically, referring to the operation button light emission setting data 6918 and the lamp light emission setting data 6919 included in the display device setting data 691, the light emission mode of the operation unit 1220 and the light emission mode of the light emission unit 1250 are determined and determined. The operation unit 1220 and the light emitting unit 1250 can be made to emit light in the emitted light mode.

  Next, the processing unit 1211 sets a default display screen to be displayed on the display unit 1230 as a default display screen (C11). Specifically, for example, the general game history screen is set as a default display screen. Note that the display screen set as the default display screen can be arbitrarily set, but the data display device 120 provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 2 of the same model has the same display to improve the appearance. It is desirable to set the screen as a default display screen.

  Thereafter, the processing unit 1211 executes a game determination process (C13). Specifically, based on the pachinko machine signal transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2 or the unit signal output from the corresponding unit 5, it is determined whether or not the player is playing the game on the corresponding pachinko machine 2. For example, when a pachinko machine signal is not input from the corresponding pachinko machine 2 for a certain period of time or when a unit signal is not received from the corresponding unit 5 for a certain period of time, it is determined that the game is not being played.

  Next, the processing unit 1211 performs display control processing (C15). In addition, the processing unit 1211 executes a light emission control process (C17). Further, the processing unit 1211 executes a power feeding control process (C19).

  Thereafter, the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not to end the process (C21). If it is determined to continue the process (C21; No), the process returns to C1. If it is determined that the process is to be terminated (C21; Yes), the data display device process is terminated.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of display control processing.
First, the processing unit 1211 performs control to display the default display screen set in C11 on the display unit 1230 (E1).

  Next, the processing unit 1211 executes screen display control processing (E3). Specifically, control for switching the display screen is executed in accordance with an operation for switching the display screen being displayed (hereinafter referred to as “screen switching operation”).

  Thereafter, the processing unit 1211 executes a special display control process (E5). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a special display execution condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the special display execution condition is satisfied, the special display is displayed on the display unit 1230.

  Here, the special display execution condition can be determined as follows, for example.

(1) Big hit effect display "Big hit signal from corresponding pachinko machine ON"

(2) Simultaneous effect display “Simultaneous effect signal ON from hall computer”

(3) Periodic notification display “Regular notification signal from hall computer ON”

(4) Overflow prevention display (A) “Big hit signal OFF & number of fluctuations from the corresponding pachinko machine has reached the specified number”
(B) “Accuracy change signal ON → OFF from corresponding pachinko machine”
(A) is a case where a so-called humming occurs. For example, the specified number of times can be set to “1000 times”. If a sneak occurs, the player may be exposed and may continue to play the game to make an excessive investment.
(B) is a case where the probability variation state has ended. When the probability change state ends, the game returns to the normal state, and if the game is continued as it is, there is a possibility that the player may lose money by taking out the balls that have been earned.

(5) Card forgotten display (A) “Patch signal from the corresponding pachinko machine ON → OFF & specified time has elapsed”,
(B) “Probability change signal ON → OFF from the corresponding pachinko machine & the number of possessed balls has reached the specified number of balls”
(A) is a case where a certain period of time has elapsed since the player stopped driving the game ball. In this case, there is a possibility that the player has paused the game temporarily due to a toilet break or the like. Therefore, in order to prevent the gaming card from being stolen when the player forgets to take the gaming card and leaves the seat, the forgotten card display is executed. For example, a time such as 1 minute can be set as the specified time.
(B) is a case where the number of possessed spheres is equal to or greater than a certain number in a state where the probability variation state has been completed. In order to prevent the player from losing the gaming card and losing the game card when the player has obtained a lot of balls in the probability change state and the probability change state has ended, a notification that the card has been forgotten is executed. As the specified number of balls, a number of balls such as “10000 shots” can be set.

(6) Gaming machine error display “Pachinko machine abnormal signal ON or pachinko machine illegal signal ON from corresponding pachinko machine”

(7) Display device error display “Detection or fraud detection of own device”

(8) Loan rate display “Detect loan rate display operation”

  Next, the processing unit 1211 executes a mode control process to be described later (E7).

  Thereafter, the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not an empty table information display signal has been received from the setting remote controller 14 (E9). If it is determined that it has been received (E9; Yes), display control of the empty table information is performed. Execute (E11).

  Specifically, for example, a message or an image indicating that the corresponding pachinko machine 2 is empty is displayed on the display unit 1230. At this time, even if the own device is controlled in either the normal mode or the energy saving mode, the vacant information is displayed in a common notification mode. That is, when displaying a message or an image indicating that the corresponding pachinko machine 2 is empty on the display unit 1230, the content and brightness of the message are not changed depending on the mode.

  Next, the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not vacant table information is being displayed on the display unit 1230 (E13). If it is determined that it is being displayed (E13; Yes), the vacant table information display end condition Is determined (E15).

  If it is determined that it is established (E15; Yes), the processing unit 1211 performs control to end the display of the vacant table information being displayed on the display unit 1230 (E17). Then, the processing unit 1211 ends the display control process.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of mode control processing.
First, the processing unit 1211 determines the current mode (G1), and if the mode is determined to be “normal mode” (G1; normal mode), determines the mode setting type (G3). Specifically, it is determined whether the currently set normal mode is “initial setting” set as a default or “return setting” by returning from the energy saving mode to the normal mode. When the normal mode return trigger is stored in the storage unit 1290 (G13 described later), it can be determined that the return setting is set.

  If it is determined that the mode setting type is “initial setting” (G3; initial setting), the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not the energy saving mode change condition is satisfied (G5). Specifically, referring to the mode control setting data 6916 included in the display device setting data 691, the elapsed time after the control to the normal mode is changed to the energy saving mode change set in the mode control setting data 6916. Determine if the time has been reached.

  If it determines with the energy saving mode change conditions being satisfied (G5; Yes), the process part 1211 will perform energy saving mode change control (G7). Specifically, the display content set in the display content setting data 6914 of the display device setting data 691 corresponds to the position, size, and color determined in association with the energy saving mode of the display mode setting data 6915. The display setting is performed so that the display unit 1230 displays the image with brightness. Further, the light emission setting is performed so that the call button 1221 emits light with the light emission color and brightness determined in association with the energy saving mode of the operation button light emission setting data 6918. Further, the light emission setting is performed so that the light emitting unit 1250 emits light with the brightness determined in association with the energy saving mode of the lamp light emission setting data 6919.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode setting type is “return setting” (G3; return setting), the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not the energy saving mode rechange condition is satisfied (G9). Specifically, referring to the mode control setting data 6916 included in the display device setting data 691, the elapsed time after returning to the normal mode is triggered by the normal mode return trigger stored in the storage unit 1290. It is determined whether or not the energy-saving mode re-change time determined correspondingly has been reached.

  If it determines with the energy saving mode rechange conditions being satisfied (G9; Yes), the process part 1211 will perform energy saving mode rechange control (G11). Specifically, the display content set in the display content setting data 6914 of the display device setting data 691 corresponds to the position, size, and color determined in association with the energy saving mode of the display mode setting data 6915. The display setting is performed so that the display unit 1230 displays the image with brightness. Further, the light emission setting is performed so that the call button 1221 emits light with the light emission color and brightness determined in association with the energy saving mode of the operation button light emission setting data 6918. Further, the light emission setting is performed so that the light emitting unit 1250 emits light with the brightness determined in association with the energy saving mode of the lamp light emission setting data 6919.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode is the “energy saving mode” (G1; energy saving mode), the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not the normal mode change condition is satisfied (G13). Specifically, there is an opportunity to return from the energy saving mode to the normal mode based on the device type and model set in the normal mode return trigger of the mode control setting data 6916 included in the display device setting data 691. Determine whether or not.

  If it is determined that the normal mode change condition is satisfied (G11; Yes), the processing unit 1211 temporarily stores the trigger for returning from the energy saving mode to the normal mode in the storage unit 1290 as a normal mode return trigger ( G15).

  Next, the processing unit 1211 executes normal mode change control (G17). Specifically, the display content set in the display content setting data 6914 of the display device setting data 691 corresponds to the position, size, and color determined in association with the normal mode of the display mode setting data 6915. The display setting is performed so that the display unit 1230 displays the image with brightness. Further, the light emission setting is performed so that the call button 1221 emits light with the light emission color and brightness determined in association with the normal mode of the operation button light emission setting data 6918. Further, the light emission setting is performed so that the light emitting unit 1250 emits light with the brightness determined in association with the normal mode of the lamp light emission setting data 6919.

  After G7, G11, or G17, the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not the store closing time is reached based on the elapsed time of the clock unit 1275 (G19). If it is determined that the store closing time has come (G19; Yes), the processing unit 1211 determines whether the currently set mode is the normal mode (G21).

  If it determines with the mode currently set being normal mode (G21; Yes), the process part 1211 will perform energy-saving mode change control (G23). That is, when the store closing time is reached, the normal mode is forcibly shifted to the energy saving mode. Then, the processing unit 1211 ends the mode control process.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of power supply control processing.
First, the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not it is detected that the mobile terminal 12 is connected to the USB port 1270 (H1). If it is determined that it has been detected (H1), the processing unit 1211 determines the currently set mode (H3), and if it is determined that the mode is “normal mode” (H3; normal mode), the power source Power supply start control for causing the unit 1280 to start power supply to the mobile terminal 12 is executed (H5).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode is the “energy saving mode” (H3; energy saving mode), the processing unit 1211 supplies power to notify the player that power supply to the connected mobile terminal 12 is not possible. Impossibility notification processing is executed (H7). Specifically, for example, a message indicating that power cannot be supplied is displayed on the display unit 1230, or a sound indicating that is output from the sound output unit 1240.

  Next, the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not the portable terminal 12 is connected to the USB port 1270 (H9). If it is determined that the portable terminal 12 is connected (H9; Yes), the power supply unit 1280 to the portable terminal It is determined whether or not power is being supplied to 12 (H11).

  If it is determined that power is being supplied (H11; Yes), the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not the mode has been changed from the normal mode to the energy saving mode in the mode control process (H13), and if it is determined that the mode has been changed. If (H13; Yes), a power supply interruption notification process for notifying the player that power supply to the connected mobile terminal 12 is interrupted is executed (H15). Specifically, for example, a message indicating that power feeding is interrupted is displayed on the display unit 1230, or a sound indicating that is output from the sound output unit 1240.

  Next, the processing unit 1211 performs power supply interruption control that causes the power supply unit 1280 to interrupt power supply to the mobile terminal 12 (H17). Then, the processing unit 1211 ends the power supply control process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that power is not being supplied (H11), the processing unit 1211 determines whether or not the mode has been changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode in the mode control process (H19), and if it is determined that the mode has been changed. If (H19; Yes), a power supply resumption notification process for notifying the player that power supply to the connected portable terminal 12 is resumed is executed (H21). Specifically, for example, a message indicating that power supply is resumed is displayed on the display unit 1230, or a sound indicating that is output from the sound output unit 1240.

  Next, the processing unit 1211 performs power supply resumption control that causes the power supply unit 1280 to resume power supply to the mobile terminal 12 (H23). Then, the processing unit 1211 ends the power supply control process.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of light emission control processing.
The processing unit 1211 refers to the light emission mode setting data 6917 included in the display device setting data 691 to determine a common light emission pattern corresponding to the model of the corresponding pachinko machine 2 (I1). In addition, the processing unit 1211 refers to the light emission mode setting data 6917 to determine an individual light emission pattern corresponding to the special display type corresponding to the special display execution (I3).

  Next, the processing unit 1211 determines the current mode (I5), and if it is determined that the mode is “normal mode” (I5; normal mode), the common light emission pattern and individual light emission determined in I1 and I3, respectively. The pattern, the luminance determined in association with the normal mode of the operation button light emission setting data 6918 included in the display device setting data 691, and the luminance determined in association with the normal mode of the lamp light emission setting data 6919. Based on the brightness, the control is performed so that the call button 1221 and the light emitting unit 1250 (the left frame LED 1251 and the right frame LED 1252) of the operation unit 1220 emit light, respectively (I7).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode is “energy saving mode” (I5; energy saving mode), the processing unit 1211 displays the common light emission pattern and the individual light emission patterns determined in I1 and I3, respectively, and the display device setting data 691. Based on the luminance determined in association with the energy saving mode of the included operation button light emission setting data 6918 and the luminance determined in association with the energy saving mode of the lamp light emission setting data 6919, the operation unit 1220 Control is performed to cause the call button 1221 and the light emitting unit 1250 (left frame LED 1251 and right frame LED 1252) to emit light (I9).

  If the processing of I7 or I9 is performed, the processing unit 1211 ends the light emission control processing.

[1-8-3. Inter-counter counting unit processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the inter-unit counting unit processing executed by the processing unit 510 of the inter-unit counting unit 5 in accordance with the inter-unit counting unit processing program 521 stored in the storage unit 520.

  First, the processing unit 510 determines whether or not a holding card has been inserted into the card insertion slot 560 (J1), and if it is determined that it has been inserted (J1; Yes), executes card authentication processing (J3). ). Specifically, an authentication request signal including the card ID recorded on the inserted ball card is output to the ball management computer 8, and the authentication result is acquired from the ball management computer 8.

  If it is determined that the authentication result is OK (J5; Yes), the processing unit 510 determines whether there is personal customization data (J7), and if it is determined that there is (J7; Yes), possession The reception card data including the ball count data and the personal customization data is output to the corresponding data display device 120 (J9). If it is determined that there is no personal customization data (J7; No), the processing unit 510 outputs reception card data including possessed ball number data to the corresponding data display device 120 (J11).

  If it is determined that the authentication result is NG (J5; No), the processing unit 510 executes a card return process for returning the inserted ball card from the card insertion slot 560 (J13).

  Next, the processing unit 510 determines whether or not a card return operation has been performed (J15). If the processing unit 510 determines that a card return operation has been performed (J15; Yes), the card return that causes the accepted card to be returned from the card insertion slot 560. Processing is executed (J17).

  Thereafter, the processing unit 510 determines whether or not a refund operation has been performed (J19), and if it is determined that it has been performed (J19; Yes), executes a refund process (J21). Specifically, a process of paying out game balls for a predetermined number of unit balls to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 is executed. Then, the processing unit 510 updates the possessed ball number data (J23).

  Next, the processing unit 510 determines whether or not a leaving operation has been performed (J25). If it is determined that it has been performed (J25; Yes), the processing unit 510 executes a leaving process (J27). Specifically, it restricts the return of the ball card being accepted, and also restricts ball lending, ball payback and consumption of the remaining amount.

  Thereafter, the processing unit 510 determines whether or not to end the process (J29). If it is determined to continue the process (J29; No), the process returns to J1. If it is determined that the process is to be terminated (J29; Yes), the inter-unit counting unit process is terminated.

[1-9. Display screen]
28 to 30 are diagrams illustrating examples of display screens displayed on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 120. FIG.

FIG. 28 (1) is a diagram showing an example of the total game history screen.
This general game history screen is a display screen displayed in the normal mode on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 120 corresponding to the pachinko machine 2 of the model “Pachinko XXX”, and is displayed based on the display screen-specific data of FIG. Is.

  In this general game history screen, as the total game history information, “total jackpot count”, “total probability variable jackpot count”, “total normal jackpot count”, “total start count”, and “total output ball graph” And a “total jackpot history graph” is displayed.

  Further, a service icon for the player to select a service and a screen switching icon for switching the screen are displayed at the lower left part of the general game history screen. When the service icon is tapped, the display screen is switched to a service selection screen (not shown), and the player can select a service from the service selection screen. Further, when a screen switching icon is tapped, the currently displayed screen can be sequentially switched to another screen.

FIG. 28 (2) is a diagram showing an example of the total game history screen.
This general game history screen is a display screen displayed in the energy saving mode on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 120 corresponding to the pachinko machine 2 of the model “Pachinko XXX”, and is displayed based on the display screen-specific data of FIG. Is.

  The total game history screen displays “total jackpot count”, “total probability variable jackpot count”, “total normal jackpot count”, and “total start count” as total game history information. Further, a service icon for the player to select a service and a screen switching icon for switching the screen are displayed at the lower left part of the general game history screen.

FIG. 29A is a diagram illustrating an example of the special display.
FIG. 29 (1) shows a display screen that is displayed when the condition for executing the big hit effect display is satisfied during the display of the general game history screen. In the center of the screen, a message of “big hit ♪” and a character image are displayed. A big hit effect display is displayed.

FIG. 29B is a diagram illustrating another example of the special display.
Fig. 29 (2) is a display screen that is displayed when the game machine error display execution conditions are satisfied while the general game history screen is displayed. In the center of the screen, "An error has occurred in the pachinko machine. "Please call the store clerk." A gaming machine error message is displayed.

FIG. 29 (3) is a diagram showing another example of the special display.
FIG. 29 (3) is a display screen that is displayed when the display device error execution condition is satisfied while the general game history screen is displayed. In the center of the screen, “An error has occurred in the display device. Please call me a store clerk "message is displayed.

FIG. 30 (1) is a diagram showing another example of the special display.
FIG. 30 (1) is a display screen that is displayed when the execution condition of the anti-sloping display is satisfied during the display of the general game history screen. In the center of the screen, “Please be careful not to be too addicted to the game”. Please see the message "Please avoid."

FIG. 30B is a diagram showing another example of the special display.
Fig. 30 (2) is a display screen that is displayed when the execution condition for forgetting to take a card is met while the general game history screen is being displayed. "The card is forgotten to be displayed" message.

FIG. 30 (3) is a diagram showing another example of the special display.
FIG. 30 (3) is a display screen that is displayed when the execution condition for the loan rate display is satisfied while the general game history screen is displayed (E17 in FIG. 24; Yes). Is a loan rate display with a message of “540 yen → 125 balls”.

[1-10. Effect]
In the first gaming system 1 </ b> A, a data display device 120 is provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 2. The data display device 120 includes a display unit 1230 which is a display unit capable of displaying game information on the pachinko machine 2 provided correspondingly.

The data display device 120 includes an operation unit 1220 that is an operation unit, and a control unit 1210 that is a state control unit that can be controlled in a normal mode and an energy saving mode that consumes less power than the normal mode. The control unit 1210 can change the mode from the energy saving mode to the normal mode when the screen switching operation for switching the display of the game history screen to the operation unit 1220 is performed. When specific information transmitted from the apparatus is received, the mode can be changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode.
According to this, the mode can be suitably changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode.

[1-11. Modified example]
The information display device to which the present invention is applicable is not limited to the data display device 120 described in the above embodiment.

31 and 32 are diagrams showing an example of an external configuration of the data display device 4 which is an example of another information display device.
The data display device 4 includes a first display unit 430 for displaying game information based on at least information output from the pachinko machine 2 for a player who plays with the pachinko machine 2, and a player who plays with the pachinko machine 2. And a second display unit 440 for displaying information for other players, that is, surrounding players.

  In the data display device 4, a speaker as the sound output unit 450 is installed at the center of the upper surface of the housing so that the sound output port faces the front. Note that the installation position of the speaker can be changed as appropriate. For example, the speaker may be installed at either a left or right position on the upper surface of the casing or a predetermined position on the side of the casing of the data display device 4.

  In the following description, based on the player who plays with the pachinko machine 2, the front and back directions with respect to the player are the front and rear directions, the right and left directions with respect to the player are the left and right directions, and the player is the reference. Up and down directions are defined as up and down directions, respectively.

  31 (1) and 31 (2) are perspective views of the data display device 4. FIG. The housing of the data display device 4 includes a base portion 4A having a horizontally long rectangular shape in the left-right direction when viewed from the front, and a door portion configured to protrude forward from the right end portion and the left end portion of the base portion 4A. 4B. The left and right door portions 4B are designed so that the width thereof is half the width of the base portion 4A.

  FIG. 31 (3) is a front view of the data display device 4. A first display portion 430 having a horizontally long rectangular shape in the left-right direction when viewed from the front is formed on the front surface of the base portion 4A. The first display unit 430 is formed so as to face the player, and a player who plays with the pachinko machine 2 can visually recognize the first display unit 430 from the game position. That is, the first display unit 430 is formed in a direction in which the player can visually recognize the game position from which the player plays.

  FIG. 31 (4) is a right side view of the data display device 4. A second display portion 440 for displaying information for players other than the player who plays with the pachinko machine 2 is formed on one of the left and right surfaces of the door portion 4B. The second display portion 440 is formed on the right side of the right door portion 4B when viewed from the player and on the left side of the left door portion 4B when viewed from the player. That is, the 2nd display part 440 is formed in the outer surface of each door part 4B, and the player cannot visually recognize the 2nd display part 440 from a game position. On the other hand, a player other than a player who does not view the pachinko machine 2 from the front, for example, a player who selects the pachinko machine 2 that starts the game by looking over the pachinko machine 2 of the game island from the edge of the game island, The second display unit 440 can be visually recognized.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (2), the left and right door portions 4B are configured to be foldable and housed inward. Specifically, the left and right door portions 4B can be folded inward by hinge portions 4C, respectively. Since the width of the left and right door portions 4B is designed to be half the width of the base portion 4A excluding the hinge portion 4C, when the left and right door portions 4B are closed, the base portion 4A is just overlapped. At this time, the left and right door portions 4B are parallel to the base portion 4A, and the first display portion 430 is covered with the left and right door portions 4B. Since the left and right door portions 4B can be folded inward in this manner, the left and right door portions 4B are folded when the data display device 4 is installed on the game island or removed from the game island. The installation work and the removal work can be easily performed.

  In addition, the second display unit 440 is formed on an outer surface that is not visible to the player when the door unit 4B is opened. However, when the door unit 4B is closed, the player displays the second display unit 440. It will be in a state visible from the front. Thus, in the data display device 4, the first display unit 430 is visible to the player, but the second display unit 440 is not visible to the player (while the players other than the player can see). 1 state (a state in which the second display unit 440 is perpendicular to the first display unit 430) and the player cannot see the first display unit 430, but the second display unit 440 It is also possible to enter a second state (a state in which the second display unit 440 is parallel to the first display unit 430) that can be visually recognized by the player.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of the second display unit 440. In this embodiment, the 2nd display part 440 is comprised so that attachment or detachment of the transparent plastic lid 447 which covers the whole 2nd display part 440 is carried out. The display surface of the second display portion 440 protrudes from the housing surface with the door portion 4B open (the right door portion 4B protrudes to the right, and the left door portion 4B protrudes to the left. And an outward fitting step portion 441 that forms a step between the housing surface of the second display portion 440 and the display surface of the second display portion 440 is provided.

  A plastic lid 447 shown in FIG. 32 is a lid member in which a peripheral wall 443 projects from the outer peripheral edge of the bottom plate 442, and has a tray shape in which the bottom plate 442 and the peripheral wall 443 are integrally formed of a light-transmitting plastic material. Have. An inward fitting step 444 that forms a step between the surface of the bottom plate 442 where the peripheral wall 443 protrudes and the end surface (tray-shaped edge surface) of the peripheral wall 443 is provided. By fitting the mating step portion 444 with the outward fitting step portion 441, the inner surface of the inward fitting step portion 444 is engaged with the outer surface of the outward fitting step portion 441, and the plastic lid 447 The second display unit 440 is integrated.

  Further, the recess formed by the bottom plate 442 and the peripheral wall 443 of the plastic lid 447 is configured to be able to insert a POP advertisement 445 for notifying the player of various types of information. In the POP advertisement 445, for example, information related to sales of a store where the pachinko machine 2 is installed and information related to an event performed in the store can be posted.

  In FIG. 32, as an example of the POP advertisement 445, a POP advertisement 445 indicating that the day is Ladies' Day which is one of the event days is shown. When the POP advertisement 445 is inserted into the recess of the plastic lid 447 and the inward fitting step 444 is fitted to the outward fitting step 441 of the door 4B, the POP advertisement 445 is attached to the bottom plate 442. It is supported by being sandwiched between the display surface of the second display unit 440 and covers the display screen of the second display unit 440.

  In addition, since the plastic lid 447 has translucency, the inserted POP advertisement 445 can be visually recognized by the player from the outside through the bottom plate 442. The pachinko machine 2 on which the POP advertisement 445 for Ladies' Day is placed on the corresponding data display device 4 is a stand exclusively for women, and only women can play games.

  It should be noted that the POP advertisement is not limited to the notification of the above event data. For example, new machine information indicating that the pachinko machine 2 installed corresponding to the data display device 4 is a new machine, Various kinds of information such as a yen pachinko, a 2-yen pachinko, a 1-yen pachinko, information indicating a pachinko machine 2 and a model name of the pachinko machine 2 can be posted.

  Thus, by making it possible to attach the plastic lid 447 to the second display portion 440, it is possible to prevent the player from visually recognizing information for players other than the player. Further, by attaching a plastic lid 447 with a POP advertisement interposed, surrounding players can confirm information regarding the store and the pachinko machine 2. In addition, when the second display unit 440 is covered with a POP advertisement or the like in this manner, the second display unit 440 displays that the latent probability change state is displayed, and the display is displayed to the player and other than the player. When the player does not want to show the player, the display on the second display unit 440 can be made invisible.

  Here, in order to set the second display unit 440 so as not to display that the latent probability changing state is displayed, the second display unit 440 is in the latent probability changing state on the hall computer 6 or each data display device 4 side. It is necessary to perform a setting process for preventing the message from being displayed. On the other hand, when the second display unit 440 is covered with a cover such as a POP advertisement, such setting processing is not required, and it is temporarily displayed on the second display unit 440 that the latent probability changing state is displayed. Even so, it is possible to prevent the player and players other than the player from seeing this.

  Also, for example, on an event day such as Ladies' Day, only the player (for example, female customer) who is the target of the event is operated so that the second display unit 440 can be viewed by removing the POP advertisement or the like. Also good. Furthermore, when a player (for example, a female customer) who is the subject of such an event plays a game, the POP advertisement is removed and the door 4B is folded inward (the second state described above). The second display unit 440 may be visible from the player, and the latent probability changing state may be displayed on the second display unit. According to this, only a specific player such as an event subject can view the display content of the second display unit 440.

  In FIG. 32, the plastic cover 447 is illustrated as a cover that covers the second display unit 440 of the data display device 4, but the cover is not limited thereto. If the cover is a lid, it is not limited to the plastic lid 447 but may be a glass lid or a wooden lid. Moreover, it is good also considering the housing surrounding the 2nd display part 440 as a cover other than a cover as a cover which concerns on this invention. The housing can be, for example, a colored plastic, vinyl, or wooden housing.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the housing in this case.
A housing 448 is detachably configured to surround the entire door portion 4B on which the second display portion 440 is formed. Specifically, a casing 448 formed in a U-shape in front view so as to surround a surface of the door portion 4B other than the bonding surface of the hinge portion 4C is configured to be attachable to the door portion 4B. By attaching such a housing 448 to the door portion 4B, it is possible to create a state in which the second display portion 440 cannot be further visually recognized by a player playing a game machine.

  Note that the housing 448 may have a bottomed structure including a bottom part surrounding the inner surface of the door part 4B, or may have a bottomless structure without a bottom part. When the bottomed structure is adopted, the inner surface of the door portion 4B is surrounded by the housing 448, so that even the inner surface of the door portion 4B cannot be seen by the player, as if the player It is possible to create a state as if they were isolated.

  In addition, the above-described cover is not necessarily a cover that covers the entire second display unit 440, and may be a cover that covers a part of the second display unit 440. For example, a cover that covers only the center of the second display unit 440 may be used, or a cover that covers the right half, the left half, the upper half, and the lower half of the second display unit 440. Moreover, it is good also as a cover body which covers the circumference | surroundings of the 2nd display part 440. FIG.

FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen displayed on the second display unit 440 of the data display device 4.
FIG. 34 (1) is a diagram showing an example of the vacancy information screen.
On this vacancy information screen, vacancy information indicating that the pachinko machine 2 is vacant is displayed. Specifically, a message “Available now” is displayed along with a message “vacant” in the center of the screen. By this message, the player can know that the pachinko machine 2 is currently empty and can be played.

FIG. 34 (2) is a diagram showing an example of the big hit middle screen.
The jackpot information indicating that the pachinko machine 2 is jackpot is displayed on the jackpot screen. Specifically, a flame is displayed at the center of the screen, and a “big hit” message indicating that the pachinko machine 2 is in big hit is displayed. By this message, the player can know that the pachinko machine 2 is currently in big hit.

FIG. 34 (3) is a diagram showing an example of a latent probability changing screen.
On this latent probability changing screen, latent probability changing information indicating that the pachinko machine 2 is changing the latent probability is displayed at the center of the screen. Specifically, a jagged balloon is displayed at the center of the screen, and a message “latency probability changing” is displayed therein. In addition, a message “Now is a chance !!” is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  Since the second display unit 440 cannot be viewed from the player's game position, the player cannot know that the latent probability is being changed. On the other hand, the player can know that the pachinko machine 2 is changing the latent probability by looking at the second display unit 440. That is, the viewing player knows that the stand is in a chance state, but the player continues playing without knowing that the stand is in a chance state. Also, if a player leaves the game without knowing that the latent probability is changing, the surrounding players know that the stand is in a chance state, so they sit on the stand and play the game. You can expect a big hit by doing it. As a result, a new interest that cannot be realized by the conventional call lamp device can be created.

FIG. 34 (4) is a diagram showing an example of a time-short / medium screen.
At this time short and medium screen, time short time information indicating that the pachinko machine 2 is short in time is displayed at the center of the screen. Specifically, a cloud-like balloon is displayed at the center of the screen, and a “short time” message is displayed therein. At the bottom of the screen, a message saying “Sorry.

  Since the second display unit 440 cannot be viewed from the player's game position, the player cannot know that the time is short. On the other hand, the watching game player can know that the pachinko machine 2 is short in time and has a low possibility of making a big hit by looking at the second display unit 440.

  The data display device 4 is configured not to include a light emitting unit. However, similarly to the data display device 120 described in the first embodiment, the periphery of the first display unit 430 (right side, left side, upper side, lower side). The LED may be provided as a light emitting means on the side), and the control unit of the data display device 4 may execute control for causing the LED to emit light, similarly to the data display device 120.

[2. Other Embodiments]
Embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Hereinafter, other embodiments will be described. In addition, about the same structure as said each embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description for the second time is abbreviate | omitted.

[2-1. Game machine]
In the above embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention has been described as a pachinko machine, but the gaming machine is not limited to this.

[2-1-1. Slot machine]
The gaming machine according to the present invention may be a slot machine 1000 in which a player plays using a game medal.

  FIG. 35 shows an example of the flow of signals and information in the second gaming system 1B, which is a gaming system when the gaming machine is a slot machine 1000.

  In the second gaming system 1B, the data display device 120 and the inter-unit counting unit 5 are provided corresponding to the slot machine 1000, as in the first gaming system 1A in the first embodiment. The slot machine 1000 corresponding to the data display device 120 is referred to as “corresponding slot machine 1000”.

  From the slot machine 1000, a slot signal including a medal IN signal, a medal OUT signal, a bonus signal, an ART signal, a slot fraud signal and a slot abnormality signal is output to the data display device 120, the inter-unit counting unit 5 and the hall computer 6. The

The medal IN signal is a signal that is output when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot of the slot machine 1000 and a BET operation is performed, and is a pulse signal for the number of medals specified by the medal IN signal output command. Are output with a predetermined time interval.
The medal OUT signal is an output state when a medal is paid out from the slot machine 1000, and pulse signals corresponding to the number of medals specified by the output command of the medal OUT signal are spaced at a predetermined time interval. Is output.

The bonus signal is a signal that is output when controlled to a bonus state, which is a kind of advantageous state advantageous to the player. The bonus includes a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB).
The ART signal is a signal that is output when the assist replay time (state (ART state)) is controlled, which is a kind of advantageous state advantageous to the player. The time includes assist time (AT) and replay time (RT) in addition to ART.

The slot fraud signal is a kind of error signal, and is a signal for notifying that when fraud occurs in the slot machine 1000.
The slot abnormality signal is a kind of error signal, and is a signal for notifying that when an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 1000.

  A unit signal including a card insertion signal, a card ejection signal, a deposit signal, a consumption signal, a medal payout signal, a unit fraud signal, and a unit abnormality signal is output from the inter-unit counting unit 5 to the data display device 120. Further, an authentication request signal is output from the inter-unit counting unit 5 to the medal management computer 16. Then, the authentication result is output from the medal management computer 16 to the inter-unit counting unit 5. In addition, personal customization data is output from the data display device 120 to the inter-counter counting unit 5.

  From the hall computer 6, display device setting data 691 is output to the data display device 120. Further, the hall computer 6 outputs a management device signal including a simultaneous effect signal, a periodic notification signal, and an energy saving mode release signal to the data display device 120.

[2-1-2. Enclosed pachinko machine and game point slot machine]
In the above embodiment, when a pachinko machine is inserted with a game ball from the hit ball supply tray 3 and the game ball launched into the game area wins the input area, the prize ball is paid out to the hit ball supply tray or the surplus ball receiving tray. Although described as a conventional pachinko machine 2, an encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′ (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine 2 ′”) capable of playing a game without the need to insert a game ball from the outside of the game machine or to pay out the game ball to the outside of the game machine Or “enclosed pachinko machine”).

  Also, the gaming machine is a conventional slot machine in which medals are paid out from a medal payout opening when a medal is inserted from a medal insertion part and a winning combination is established or when a settlement switch is operated and credits are returned. Not limited to this, the game point type slot machine 1000 ′ (hereinafter referred to as “game point type slot machine”) capable of playing a game without requiring insertion of medals from the outside of the gaming machine or paying out medals to the outside of the gaming machine. It may be said.)

FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 are diagrams showing an example of a system configuration of a third gaming system 1C to which an encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′ and a gaming point system slot machine 1000 ′ are applied as gaming machines.
In the third gaming system 1C, an encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′ and a gaming point system slot machine 1000 ′ are provided as gaming machines.

  The encapsulated pachinko machine 2 'encloses a game ball inside, and when the player operates the hitting operation handle, the launch motor is driven to drive the game ball into the game area one by one. It is configured as follows.

  Here, the launch of the game ball is detected by a ball raising switch electrically connected to a payout control board 2B including a microcomputer (CPU, RAM, ROM, etc.). In addition, out of the game balls that have been thrown into the game area, the out ball that has entered the out port flows down the out ball flow path and is detected by an out ball detection switch provided in the middle. Further, the foul balls that have been returned without the jumping game balls jumping to the game area flow down through the foul ball return path, and are detected by a foul ball detection switch provided in the middle thereof. Both the out ball detection switch and the foul ball detection switch are electrically connected to the payout control board 2B.

  In addition, all winning balls that are won at each winning opening (for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the large winning opening, the winning opening of the normal winning device) are collected at the back of the gaming machine and passed through the collected balls. Guided to the route. Similarly, out balls and foul balls are also guided to the collection ball passing path. In the collection ball passage route, a launch ball detection switch that is electrically connected to the payout control board 2B is provided. For this reason, all of the winning balls, out balls and foul balls are detected by the shot ball detection switch. The game ball that has passed through the collection ball passage route is returned to the hit ball launch position. Then, when the player operates the hitting operation handle, the game ball at the hitting position is hit again into the game area. When the detected number of the shot ball switches is equal to the number of shots of the game balls shot by the shot motor, it can be determined that all of the shot game balls have been collected.

  As described above, the ball raising switch, the out ball detecting switch, the foul ball detecting switch, and the firing ball detecting switch are all electrically connected to the payout control board 2B, and the operation of each switch on the payout control board 2B. That is, it is possible to detect the passage of the game ball. In addition, the game balls that have won in each winning opening are detected by a winning sensor provided corresponding to each winning opening. The winning sensor is electrically connected to the main control board 2A having a microcomputer (CPU, RAM, ROM, etc.), and the main control unit that detects winning by the winning sensor can identify the winning opening where the game ball has won. A winning signal is transmitted to the payout control board 2B. It should be noted that the payout control board 2B receives the type of winning opening from the main control board 2A (for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the big winning opening, the normal winning apparatus, etc.) when the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′ is turned on. Received from the main control board 2A because the winning opening information including the winning opening) and the number of winning balls corresponding to each winning opening (the number of balls to be paid out when a game ball wins each winning opening) is received. Based on the winning signal, it is possible to specify the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening where the game ball has won.

  A card unit 1100 is provided as a gaming device corresponding to the gaming machine next to the enclosing pachinko machine 2 'and a gaming point system slot machine 1000' to be described later. Instead of the card unit 1100, an inter-counter counting unit may be provided.

  On the front side (player side) of the card unit 1100, a bill insertion slot 1103, a display 1102 provided in a protruding portion formed protruding from the front side of the apparatus in the forward direction of the apparatus, and a prepaid card (non-member registration is not performed) A card insertion slot 1101 or the like into which a visitor card that can be used by a member player and a member card that can be used by a member player who has registered is included.

  A player inserts a prepaid card into the card insertion slot 1101 and manages it with a remaining amount management device (not shown) in association with a card ID read by a card reader / writer (hereinafter referred to as a card R / W). The remaining amount can be used to play a game on a gaming machine that is communicably connected to the card unit 1100. Further, the bill inserted from the bill insertion slot 1103 is identified by a currency discriminator (not shown), and the amount corresponding to the identified type is the card ID of the prepaid card accepted by the card R / W 327. Is added to the prepaid balance managed by the balance management device.

  The card unit 1100 is provided with a card unit control unit (hereinafter referred to as a “CU control unit”) 1120 composed of a microcomputer or the like. The CU control unit 1120 is a main control function unit of the card unit 1100, and includes a CPU serving as a control center, a ROM storing programs and control data for operating the CPU, and a RAM functioning as a work area for the CPU. In addition, an input / output interface and the like are provided for maintaining signal consistency with peripheral devices. The money discriminator and the card R / W 327 described above are electrically connected to the CU control unit 1120. The display unit 1102 outputs display data converted by the display control unit 1110 electrically connected to the CU control unit 1120.

  The CU control unit 1120 is provided with an external communication unit (not shown) for communicating with the hall server 1230 that performs security management. The hall server 1230 is communicably connected to the hall computer 1200. The CU control unit 1120 is connected to a security board (not shown) for communicating with the payout control board 2B of the pachinko machine 2 ′ while ensuring security. This security board is a security monitoring function unit of the card unit 1100. The card unit 1100 is provided with a connecting portion to the encapsulating pachinko machine 2 ′. These connection parts are comprised, for example with the connector. Serial communication is performed between the payout control board 2B and the CU control unit 1120, and serial communication is performed between the CU control unit 1120 and the hall server 1230 via a stand terminal (not shown).

  When a player plays a game with the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ', the remaining amount management is performed by operating the ball lending button provided on the encapsulated pachinko machine 2' or the card unit 1100 and relating it to the card ID of the prepaid card to be used. A part or all of the prepaid balance managed by the device is converted into “the number of game balls” and the game is started. That is, the valuable value owned by the player is converted into a game value usable for the game. For example, the prepaid value for 500 yen can be converted into 125 game balls. The number of game balls is stored in the CU control unit 1120 and is also transmitted to the payout control board 2B of the pachinko machine 2 ′ and stored in the RAM of the payout control board 2B.

  The payout control board 2B is the number of in-game balls stored in the RAM (the number of balls not detected by the fired ball detection switch after launching) when floating game balls are detected by the ball raising switch and floating in the game area. 1 is added to the number of floating balls), and 1 is added to the value of the subtraction counter (the storage area for the number of balls to be subtracted from the number of game balls). In addition, when the payout control board 2B receives the winning signal from the main control board 2A, the payout control board 2B adds the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening indicated by the winning signal to the addition counter (the storage area of the number of balls to be added to the number of game balls). Add to the value. Further, when a foul ball is detected by the foul ball detection switch, the payout control board 2B adds 1 to the value of the addition counter and subtracts 1 from the number of balls in the game. Further, the payout control board 2B subtracts 1 from the number of balls in game when the collection of the game balls hit by the shot ball detection switch is detected.

  In the payout control board 2B, the number of balls in the game is managed in this way. If the number of balls in the game becomes an abnormal value, there is a possibility of clogging or fraud. Is notified. Further, in the payout control board 2B, when the value of the subtraction counter or the value of the addition counter is updated, the value of the updated subtraction counter (the number of subtraction balls) or the value of the updated addition counter is updated with respect to the CU control unit 1120. Send the value (number of balls to add). Then, the payout control board 2B subtracts the updated value of the subtraction counter from the stored “number of game balls” and clears the value of the subtraction counter to zero. Further, the updated addition counter value is added to the stored “number of game balls”, and the addition counter value is cleared to zero. On the other hand, when the value of the subtraction counter (the number of subtraction balls) is received, the CU control unit 1120 cumulatively adds the received subtraction ball value to the total subtraction ball number stored in the RAM and stores the “game ball number” ”Is subtracted from the number of subtraction balls received. Further, when the value of the addition counter (number of balls to be added) is received, the value of the number of balls to be added is cumulatively added to the total number of balls to be stored in the RAM, and the ball to be added received in the “number of balls to be played” is stored. Add a number.

  In this way, the “number of game balls” is updated in the CU control unit 1120, and this “game ball number” is displayed on the display 1102 and can be confirmed by the player. The CU control unit 1120 updates the updated “game balls” stored in the CU control unit 1120 and the updated “game balls” stored in the payout control board 2B received from the payout control board 2B. And if they do not match, control is performed to change to an error state. The encapsulated pachinko machine 2 'includes a display for displaying game information such as the number of game balls. In the encapsulated pachinko machine 2', the "number of game balls" stored in the payout control board 2B is displayed. You may do it. Further, the display device of the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′ may be connected to the display control unit 1120, and “the number of game balls” stored in the CU control unit 1120 may be displayed on the display device.

  The “number of game balls” can be converted into the “number of balls” according to the player's operation (for example, according to the operation of an unillustrated checkout button or the return operation of the prepaid card). The “number of balls” is managed by the ball server in association with the card ID of the prepaid card, and is changed to “number of balls” according to the player's operation (for example, operation of a ball play button not shown). It can be converted. In addition, the “number of balls” of the member player is converted into “number of balls” after the business of the day ends or by a store operation of the game hall clerk on that day.

  When the payout control board 2B of the encapsulating pachinko machine 2 ′ is electrically connected to the CU control unit 1120, the main chip ID recorded on the main chip of the main control board 2A is the payout control board 2B and the CU control. The data is transmitted to the hall server 1230 and the hall computer 1200 via the unit 1120. The transmitted main chip ID is managed by the hall computer 1200 in association with the unit number of the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′. This makes it possible to manage game information in units of main control boards (game units) rather than in units of enclosures of the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′. When the main chip ID includes information that can identify the model of the encapsulating pachinko machine 2 ′, the hall computer 1200 can associate the machine number with the encapsulating pachinko machine 2 model. Become.

  Further, the CU control unit 1120 communicates with the hall server 1230 at a predetermined timing (for example, every predetermined time interval), and transmits the total number of added balls and the total number of subtracted balls. The hall computer 1200 communicates with the hall server 1230 to update the “safe number” of the game data table based on the total number of balls received from the hall server 1230 and based on the total number of subtraction balls received from the hall server 1230. Update “out number” in game data table.

  Here, since the format of output data output from the gaming machine (encapsulation type pachinko machine 2 ′, gaming point type slot machine 1000 ′) differs depending on the gaming machine manufacturer, the CU control unit 1120 outputs various formats. Data is calculated (converted) into a predetermined format and output to the hall server 1230 via the terminal. Setting data for the calculation (conversion) is input to the CU control unit 1120 and stored therein. The “predetermined format” is, for example, assignment of output pins for transmission information and output length of signals.

  Since the data reception format differs depending on the specifications and settings of the hall computer 1200, the hall server 1230 matches the format of the output data output from the card unit 1100 with the data reception format of the hall computer 1200. It is made to convert and to transmit to the hall computer 1200.

  Here, when the data output format in the card unit 1100 matches the data reception format of the hall computer 1200, format conversion by the hall server 1230 can be made unnecessary. In this case, the card unit 1100 and the hall computer 1200 may be communicably connected without using the hall server 1230.

  Further, even if the data output format in the card unit 1100 does not match the data reception format of the hall computer 1200, a terminal terminal interposed between the card unit 1100 and the hall computer 1200 is connected from the card unit 1100. When the format of the output data to be output is converted to a format matching the data reception format of the hall computer 1200 and transmitted to the hall computer 1200, the format conversion by the hall server 1230 may be unnecessary. it can. In this case, the card unit 1100 and the hall computer 1200 may be communicably connected via the base terminal without going through the hall server 1230.

  The encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′ is provided with a first start winning opening and a second starting winning opening, and a first special display is provided in the first variable display section based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting winning opening. The symbol is variably displayed, and the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second variable display portion based on the winning of the game ball at the second start winning opening. When the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display executed in the first variable display unit, or the specific display as the display result of the variable display executed in the second variable display unit When the result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state).

  In the third gaming system 1C, from the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ', the big hit signal, the probability changing signal, the time short and middle signal, the driving signal, the start signal, the added ball signal, the subtracted ball signal, the look-ahead signal, and the firing intensity detection The signal, the specific winning opening winning signal, the accessory operation signal, the pachinko machine fraud signal and the pachinko machine abnormality signal are output to the data display device 120 as the pachinko machine signal. Among these, the big hit signal, the probability changing signal, the time short signal, the driving signal, the start signal, the pachinko machine fraud signal, and the pachinko machine abnormality signal are substantially the same as the signals described in the above-described embodiments.

The added ball number signal is a signal indicating the added ball number indicated by the value of the added count updated in the payout control board 2B.
The subtraction ball number signal is a signal indicating the subtraction ball number indicated by the value of the subtraction count updated in the payout control board 2B.

  The pre-read signal is a big hit lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening, and when a big win is won, before the special symbol is variably displayed on the variable display section, It is a signal to suggest. Based on the pre-read signal output from the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′, the data display device 120 indicates that a big hit occurs in the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′ before the special symbol is variably displayed on the variable display unit. Can be identified.

  The firing strength detection signal is a signal that allows the launch area of the game ball to be specified when the player strikes the game ball left and right according to the game state. In the enclosing method pachinko machine 2 ′, the first start winning opening is a game when a left-handed game ball is fired into a game area on the left side (hereinafter referred to as “left game area”) as viewed from the player. The game ball wins at a higher rate than when the player hits the right-handed game area in the right game area (hereinafter referred to as “right game area”), or the left game area A game ball can be won only when the ball is fired. In addition, a variable winning ball apparatus that forms a second starting winning opening is provided, and the variable winning ball apparatus is closed or opened by tilt control of the movable blade piece, and in the opened state, the variable winning ball apparatus opens to the second starting winning opening. A game ball can be won, or it is easier to win a game ball in the second start winning opening in the open state than in the closed state.

  The left game area and the right game area are respectively provided with a left gate and a right gate as passing areas through which game balls can pass. When the player is making a left strike, the game ball moves through the left gate, so that the normal symbol variable display is started, and when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, the variable winning ball apparatus is opened. The game ball can be expected to win the second start winning opening. In addition, when the player is making a right strike, the game ball passes through the right gate, so that the normal symbol variable display is started, and when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, the variable winning ball device is opened. It becomes a state, and it can be expected that the game ball wins a prize at the second start winning opening. In other words, the variable winning ball apparatus may be in an open state in both the case of making a left strike and the case of making a right strike, and it can be expected that a game ball will win the second starting prize opening. .

  Further, in the big hit gaming state, a special variable winning ball apparatus (so-called attacker) that forms a big winning opening is controlled to be opened, and a gaming ball can be won into the big winning opening. The number of opening controls or the opening control period of the special variable winning ball device varies depending on the jackpot type. This special variable winning ball apparatus is located at a position where the guided game ball is likely to win a prize due to the arrangement of the guide member and the game nail when making a right strike rather than a left strike.

  Here, in the high probability state, the probability of becoming a big hit gaming state (probability that the variable display result of the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit becomes the specific display result) is higher than the low probability state, and the high base state In the state, the probability that the winning symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the normal symbol is higher than in the low base state (the normal symbol variable display time is further shortened and the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus is extended. It is also good).

  When a player is in a normal state (low probability / low base state), the player does not release the special variable winning ball device, and the variable winning ball device is released with high frequency even if the game ball passes through the right gate. Therefore, the left-handed game ball is shot in the left game area, and the game ball is awarded to the first start winning opening. When the gaming state is a high base state (high probability / high base state or low probability / high base state), if the game ball is passed through the right gate, the variable winning ball apparatus is released at a high frequency. The player strikes the game ball right and strikes it to the right, and causes the game ball to enter the second start winning opening. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus is opened, so that the player hits the game ball with the right aiming at the right game area and wins the gaming ball into the special variable winning ball apparatus.

  Here, the game ball launched from the hitting ball launcher in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle enters the game area through the hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area, and then Come down the gaming area. In this case, there is provided a launch intensity sensor that detects the rotation angle (rotation amount) of the hitting ball operating handle, converts the detected rotation angle information into a launch intensity detection signal indicating the launch intensity according to the signal level, and outputs it. A firing intensity detection signal from the intensity sensor is output. Such a launch intensity sensor includes, for example, a rotary encoder that detects a rotation angle of a ball striking operation handle and outputs an analog signal having a level determined according to the detected angle, and a signal conversion output device.

  The data display device 120 can specify the launch area where the game ball is launched based on the launch intensity signal output from the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′. Specifically, when the firing strength is less than a predetermined threshold strength, it is determined that a game ball has been launched in the left game area by left-handed, and when the firing strength is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold strength, It is determined that a game ball is fired in the right game area by hitting.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible for the hall computer 1200 to set the threshold intensity used by the data display device 120 for specifying the above-described launch area for each data display device 120, and the hall computer 1200 can set each of the data display devices 120. Then, threshold strength setting data that is threshold strength setting data is distributed. That is, the hall computer 1200 corresponds to a distribution device that can distribute setting information associated with a signal that can be used to specify a launch area and that can be used to identify the launch area. The data display device 120 uses the threshold intensity setting data distributed from the hall computer 1200 to identify the launch area.

  The specific winning opening winning signal is a signal indicating that the game ball has won a specific winning opening. Specifically, a signal indicating the time and the number of game balls won at the first start winning opening and a signal indicating the time and the number of game balls winning at the second start winning opening are respectively as specific winning opening signals. Is output. The feature is that the number and time of winning game balls can be specified for each specific winning opening.

  The accessory operation signal is a signal indicating the operation of the accessory provided in the encapsulating pachinko machine 2 ′. The accessory includes the movable wing piece provided in the variable winning ball apparatus described above, and a signal indicating that the movable wing piece is in a closed state and a signal indicating that the movable wing piece is in an open state, Each is output as an accessory action signal.

  The gaming point type slot machine 1000 ′ converts the prepaid value into “game points” by the corresponding card unit 1100 and uses it in the game, like the enclosing type pachinko machine 2 ′. The “game point” corresponds to the “number of game balls” in the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′. That is, the valuable value of the player is converted into the number of owned game points that can be used for the game. For example, the prepaid value for 1000 yen can be converted into 50 owned game points (game point 1 corresponds to one medal). The game points are stored in the CU control unit 1120.

  In such a game point type slot machine 1000 ', the number of bets is set using game points. When setting the number of bets using “game points = 1” corresponding to one medal, when operating the one-sheet BET switch and setting the maximum number of bets determined according to the gaming state Operates the MAXBET switch. The rotation start of each reel according to the operation of the start switch and the rotation stop of each reel according to the operation of each stop button are the same as in the medal insertion type slot machine 1000.

  Here, when the start switch is operated, the game point corresponding to the set bet number becomes the subtraction point, and the subtraction point is added to the value of the subtraction counter stored in the RAM of the game control board 1000A. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and when a predetermined symbol combination on the activated pay line is stopped as a display result of each reel, a winning occurs, The game points determined according to the winnings are added points, and the added points are added to the value of the addition counter stored in the RAM of the game control board 1000A.

  In addition, in the game control board 1000A, when the value of the subtraction counter or the value of the addition counter is updated, the updated value of the subtraction counter (number of subtraction points) or the value of the addition counter after the update is sent to the CU control unit 1120. (Addition points) is transmitted. Then, the game control board 1000A subtracts the value of the updated subtraction counter from the stored “game point” and clears the value of the subtraction counter to zero. Also, the updated addition counter value is added to the stored “game point”, and the addition counter value is cleared to zero. On the other hand, when the value of the subtraction counter (the number of subtraction points) is received, the CU control unit 1120 cumulatively adds the received subtraction point value to the total subtraction point value stored in the RAM, and receives it from the stored “game point”. Subtract points. When the value of the addition counter (addition points) is received, the received addition points are added to the total addition points stored in the RAM, and the received addition balls are added to the stored “game points”. .

  Further, the CU control unit 1120 communicates with the hall server 1230 at a predetermined timing (for example, every time the total addition points and the total subtraction points are updated), and transmits the total addition points and the total subtraction points. The hall computer 1200 updates the “safe number” of the game data table based on the total number of points received from the CU control unit 1120 via the hall server 1230, and the total number received from the CU control unit 1120 via the hall server 1230. The “out number” of the game data table is updated based on the subtraction points.

  As described above, the card unit 110 that is a gaming device is capable of communicating with the gaming machine and the hall computer 1200, and includes transmission means (CU control unit 1120) that transmits information generated by the gaming machine to the hall computer 1200. The transmission means includes information conversion means (external communication unit) for relaying information generated by the gaming machine to an apparatus (hall server, terminal terminal) for converting and transmitting the information to the hall computer 1200.

  In the third gaming system 1C, a BET signal, a bonus signal, an ART signal, an ART preparation signal, an addition point signal, a subtraction point signal, a slot illegal signal, and a slot abnormality signal are transmitted as slot signals from the gaming point type slot machine 1000 '. The data is output to the data display device 120. Among these, the bonus signal, the ART signal, the slot illegal signal, and the slot abnormality signal are the same signals as described above.

The BET signal is a signal that is output when a bet amount is set using game points.
The ART preparation signal is a signal to be output when it is determined that the ART state is controlled by winning.

  A normal slot machine generally includes two control units, a main control unit and a sub control unit, and the sub control unit generally controls the ART state. In addition, a signal can be output from the main control unit to the sub-control, but a signal cannot be output from the sub-control unit to the main control unit, and the signal flow is from the main control unit to the sub-control unit. It is common to have a one-way trip to Therefore, in a normal slot machine, the main control unit determines, for example, whether or not there is regularity in the order in which the player presses the switch in order to identify that the sub-control unit has controlled to the ART state. When it is determined that there is a characteristic, it is necessary to specify that the state is controlled to the ART state. That is, the main control unit could not specify that it was controlled to the ART state unless it was controlled to the ART state by the sub-control unit.

  Further, in a normal slot machine 1000, an external output board is connected to the main control unit, and it is common to externally output an ART signal indicating that it is controlled to the ART state according to the control of the main control unit. . As described above, since the main control unit can not specify that it has been controlled to the ART state only after being controlled to the ART state by the sub-control unit, An identifiable signal could not be output from the external output board.

  However, the game point type slot machine 1000 ′ in the third gaming system 1C has a high degree of design freedom and can be designed such that the main control unit controls the ART state instead of the sub control unit. . In this case, unlike a normal slot machine, when the main control unit decides to control to ART by winning a prize, it outputs from the external output board a signal that can specify that the state is controlled in advance in the ART state. Can be made. This signal is the ART preparation signal in this embodiment.

The addition score signal is a signal indicating the addition score indicated by the value of the addition count updated in the game control board 1000A described above.
The subtraction ball number signal is a signal indicating the number of subtraction points indicated by the value of the subtraction count updated in the game control board 1000A described above.

  In the third gaming system 1C, as in the above embodiment, the hall computer 1200 can output signals such as a simultaneous effect signal, a periodic notification signal, and an emergency signal to the data display device 120. . When these signals are input from the hall computer 1200, the data display device 120 performs simultaneous production, periodic notification, and emergency notification.

  Further, in the third gaming system 1C, with respect to the table data, an external device installed outside the store, for example, a server installed at the card company, can manage the table data of the gaming machines at each store. Therefore, in the data display device 120 and the card unit 1100, by receiving the table data of the gaming machine installed in the other store from the server of the card company, not only the table data of the gaming machine installed in the own store, It is also possible to display table data of gaming machines installed in other stores.

  In the third gaming system 1C, the data display device 120 and the card unit 1100 can display CMs of gaming machines, gaming machine manufacturers, stores, and the like. In addition to these commercials, it is also possible to display commercials of products and services that are not directly related to gaming machines and stores. In this case, for example, the server installed in the above-mentioned card company counts the number of times that the CM has been played by the player's operation in the gaming device installed in the store for each store, and totals these. By managing, it is possible to grasp the player's interest in each product or service.

  In the above-mentioned third gaming system 1C, a signal that can be specified to be controlled to the advantageous state is controlled, a pre-read signal for notifying that the pachinko machine is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the slot machine is controlled to the ART state. However, the signals that can be specified to be controlled to the advantageous state are not limited to these. For example, in a pachinko machine, a signal notifying that it is controlled to a probability variation state, a time-short state, or a latent probability variation state may be a signal that can be specified to be controlled to an advantageous state. In a slot machine, a bonus state ( The signal for notifying that it is controlled to a chance time state (AT state, RT state) other than ART (BB state, RB state) or ART may be a signal that can specify that it is controlled to be in an advantageous state.

  In addition, the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 'can specify launch information including the number of times of launch of a game ball per unit time, launch time, launch frequency, etc. in addition to the launch intensity specified from the launch intensity detection signal. Based on the signal that can be transmitted, and the data display device 120 can specify the launch information transmitted from the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′, the launch information of the game ball (the launch intensity and the number of launches per unit time) , Firing time, firing frequency, etc.) may be aggregated and displayed on the display unit 1230 as game information.

  In addition, the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′ counts game ball winning information (for example, information such as the number of times of winning at each specific winning opening, the winning frequency at each winning opening, etc.) based on the specific winning opening winning signal. The game information may be displayed on the display unit 1230.

  Note that the data display device 120 also aggregates various types of information in the same manner as the encapsulated pachinko machine 2 ′, even when various signals included in the slot signal are received from the corresponding gaming point system slot machine 1000 ′. Can be displayed as game information.

[2-2. Information display device]
In the above embodiment, the information display device according to the present invention has been described as the data display device 120 or the data display device 4 that displays game information or the like using a large liquid crystal display. However, the information display device is not limited to this. Absent. For example, an old-style call lamp device including a display unit configured by a small display for simply displaying game information and the like, and having a call button for calling a store clerk on its side, is an information display according to the present invention. It is good also as an apparatus.

  In addition, a gaming device such as an inter-counter counting unit or a card unit that is provided corresponding to a gaming machine and includes a display unit, and a recording medium processing device may be used as the information display device according to the present invention. Is possible.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the fourth gaming system 1D in this case. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the same component as 1A of 1st game systems, and description for the second time is abbreviate | omitted.

  The fourth gaming system 1D is a kind of a plurality of pachinko machines 2 which are a kind of gaming machines installed on a game island (not shown), and an information display device and a gaming apparatus provided corresponding to each pachinko machine 2. A data display device 120, an information display device provided corresponding to each pachinko machine 2, a game device, a counting device, a card unit 3 which is a kind of recording medium processing device, and a hall computer 6 which is a kind of management device And a ball management computer 8 that is a kind of management device for managing the number of balls stored and the number of balls held by the player.

  The card unit 3 is installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko machine 2 at a side position on a predetermined side of the pachinko machine 2, and is issued as a game card to a general player who is not registered as a member. The membership card is received by a visitor card having a prepaid function, which is a recording medium to be recorded, or a recording medium issued to a member player registered as a member in the game hall. Visitor cards and membership cards are composed of IC cards.

  Upon receiving these gaming cards, the card unit 3 executes a ball lending process for lending gaming balls to the player in accordance with the remaining amount that is the valuable value of the player specified from the gaming card. Further, a ball payout process for paying back the game ball to the player is executed according to the number of game media owned by the player specified from the game card.

FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of an external configuration of the card unit 3.
On the front surface of the card unit 3, a multi-function lamp 301 that is configured by a full color LED and is lit in a plurality of colors so that the state of the card unit 3 can be notified, and a bill insertion slot 302 for inserting a bill. And a payout button 311 for accepting a counting payout operation for paying out the counted number of balls, a card insertion slot 309 for inserting a membership card or a visitor card, and a front side of the device so as to protrude from the device front side. A formed display portion 355 is provided.

  The display unit 355 includes a liquid crystal display 313 in which a touch panel 314 is integrally formed, and each display item displayed on the liquid crystal display 313 can be input by touching the touch panel 314 with a finger. In addition, the display unit 355 is provided with an IR light receiving unit 315 that receives an infrared signal from the setting remote controller 14 possessed by the attendant of the game hall, converts it into an electrical signal, and outputs it.

  The stored ball data is not directly recorded on the member card, but is stored in the ball management computer 8 installed in the store in association with the ID (member card ID / member ID) so that the corresponding stored ball can be searched based on the ID. Has been. On the other hand, it will be explained that the holding ball is directly recorded on the visitor card. However, instead of such a management method, both of the above-mentioned stored balls and holding balls may be stored in the ball management computer 8 in association with the card number. Further, the holding ball may be stored in the ball management computer 8 in association with the card number.

  In addition, the timing which memorize | stores the possession ball in a card | curd (member card, visitor card) or the ball management computer 8 is good also as a timing whenever a count button is operated and a count process is performed, and also as a timing for every fixed time It is also possible to return the card.

  When the player finishes the game and receives a card return from the card unit 3, the possessed ball stored in the card unit 3 is temporarily stored as a stored ball in the ball management computer 8, and the player When the card is inserted into the same or another card unit 3 again on the same day as the day when the card is returned, only the possession balls for the current day once stored as stored balls are stored again in the card unit 3, You may be able to play a game by adding game balls within the range of balls.

[2-3. Management device / distribution device]
In the above embodiment, the management device / distribution device according to the present invention has been described as a hall computer. Instead of the hole computer, the ball management computer 8 and the medal management computer 16 are used as the management device / distribution device according to the present invention. Also good.

  A member management computer that manages member information and a card management computer that manages card information may be used as the management device / distribution device according to the present invention. Also, a computer having two or more functions among these management computers may be used as the management device / distribution device according to the present invention.

  Specifically, in the above embodiment, the process of generating and distributing the display device setting data 691 in the management process executed by the hall computer 6 is not the hall computer 8, but the ball management computer 8, the member management computer, It may be executed by a management device such as a card management computer.

[2-4. Game system]
The gaming system described in the above embodiment is merely an example of a gaming system for realizing the present invention, and it is needless to say that the design can be changed as appropriate.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the processing unit 1211 included in the data display device 120 functions as a state control unit, and has been described as switching between the normal mode and the energy saving mode. However, the processing unit of the upper management device such as the hall computer 6 functions as a state control unit, and outputs a mode control signal for controlling each of the data display devices 120 to the normal mode and the energy saving mode. By doing so, switching between the normal mode and the energy saving mode in the data display device 120 may be realized. In this case, a mode control device (mode control device) of the data display device 120 may be configured separately from the management device described in the above embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, a gaming system is configured in which a signal output from a gaming machine is directly input to an information display device or gaming device. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a signal output from a gaming machine. May be input to the management device, and a gaming system in which these signals are input indirectly to the information display device or gaming device via the management device may be configured.

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming apparatus is described as including the counting payout unit 380 that is a counting means. However, the gaming apparatus may not include the counting means. For example, the hall computer 6 may calculate the number of balls and the number of difference balls based on a pachinko machine signal output from each pachinko machine 2.

  Specifically, for example, for each pachinko machine 2, the hall computer 6 is based on a prize ball signal output from the pachinko machine 2 and a driving signal (out signal) output from the out ball counter 16. The number of difference balls may be calculated, and information such as the number of balls counted and the number of difference balls may be output to the gaming device.

[2-5. Game information]
In the above embodiment, the information display device has been described as displaying game history information (general game history information, personal game history information, etc.), trial hit game information, information such as the launch intensity of a game ball as game information. However, information that can be displayed as game information is not limited to such information.

  Depending on the store where the gaming machine is installed, there is a store that permits entry between gaming machines with different loan rates. Taking a pachinko machine as an example, this includes a transfer from a 4-yen pachinko to a 1-yen pachinko or a 1-yen pachinko to a 4-yen pachinko. Therefore, for example, information regarding payout of stored balls (or holding balls) in the pachinko machine 2 with different loan rates may be displayed as game information.

  Specifically, information such as the number and time of storage balls paid out upon entry and the number of balls paid out may be displayed as game information. Such information is collected by a management device such as the ball management computer 8 and the collected information is output indirectly from the management device to the information display device via a unit (card unit or inter-unit counting unit). Or output directly from the management device to the information display device.

  In the above-described embodiment, the information display device has been described as being capable of displaying two types of game history information, that is, total game history information and individual game history information as game history information. However, in addition to this, detailed game history information that is more detailed information of one game history information may be displayed as game history information.

  Specifically, for the number of jackpots (total, probability change, normal) included in the game history information, not only the number of jackpots of the day but also the number of jackpots for the past predetermined period (for example, the past three days) as detailed game history information You may make it display, and it may be made to display not only the current sunrise ball graph but also the daily output ball graph and the stand-by output game graph as detailed game history information.

[2-6. Canceling energy-saving mode]
In the embodiment described above, the mode is changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode when the normal mode change condition is satisfied. However, instead of the normal mode changing condition, an energy saving mode release condition that is a condition for releasing the energy saving mode may be determined, and the energy saving mode may be released when the energy saving mode release condition is satisfied.

  Here, “releasing the mode” means canceling the state in which the information display device is operating in one mode. Canceling the energy saving mode simply means canceling the energy saving mode, and is a different concept from changing the mode. In other words, canceling the energy-saving mode does not necessarily require changing the mode from the energy-saving mode to the normal mode. In other words, the mode change (mode transition) is not required. Included in this. However, changing the mode from the energy-saving mode to the normal mode is the same as canceling the energy-saving mode, so changing the mode from the energy-saving mode to the normal mode in the above embodiment also cancels the energy-saving mode. include.

  In this case, the same condition as the normal mode changing condition can be set as the energy saving mode cancellation condition. That is, it may be determined as an energy saving mode cancellation condition that a screen switching operation for switching the game history screen being displayed is performed on the operation unit 1220 or that specific information transmitted from an external device is received. it can.

[2-7. Specific information]
In the above embodiment, the management device signal transmitted from the hall computer 6 and the unit signal transmitted from the corresponding unit 5 have been described as the specific information transmitted from the external device, but the specific information transmitted from the external device is However, it is not limited to these.

  Specifically, a gaming machine provided corresponding to the information display device may be an external device, and information that can be specified from a signal transmitted from the gaming machine may be specified information. For example, information specified from a specific signal among pachinko machine signals transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2 provided corresponding to the data display device 120 is used as the specific information, and the data display device 120 receives the specific information. In this case, the mode may be changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode, or the energy saving mode may be canceled.

  More specifically, for example, information that can be specified from a start signal transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2 may be used as the specific information. The fact that the start signal is transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2 means that the corresponding pachinko machine 2 has changed. For this reason, when the data display device 120 is operating in the energy saving mode, the mode is changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode, and “1” is added to the start count in the game history information and updated. The display may be updated.

  In addition to this, information that can be specified from the jackpot signal, the probability changing signal, and the time reduction signal transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2 may be used as the specific information. The fact that the big hit signal, the probability changing signal, and the short time signal are transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2 means that the corresponding pachinko machine 2 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability changing state, and the short time state. For this reason, when the data display device 120 is operating in the energy saving mode, the mode is changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode, and then the big hit count, the probable big hit count, and the short-time big hit count in the game history information are changed. Each display may be updated by adding “1” to update the display.

  When the data display device 120 no longer receives specific information from the corresponding pachinko machine 2, it means that the player has interrupted or ended the game. For this reason, when specific information is no longer received from the corresponding pachinko machine 2, useless power consumption can be prevented by quickly changing the mode from the normal mode to the energy saving mode.

  In addition to the above, for example, a setting remote controller 14 possessed by a store clerk may be an external device, and a signal transmitted from the setting remote controller 14 may be specified information. For example, a store clerk operates the setting remote controller 14 to output a normal mode change signal for changing the mode of the data display device 120 from the energy saving mode to the normal mode, or an energy saving mode release signal for releasing the energy saving mode. Transmit to the data display device 120. When the data display device 120 receives the normal mode change signal or the energy saving mode cancel signal from the setting remote controller 14, the data display device 120 may change the mode from the energy saving mode to the normal mode or cancel the energy saving mode. .

  Further, when an error such as abnormality or failure occurs in the data display device 120, the store clerk inspects the data display device 120. When the inspection is completed, the setting remote controller 14 is operated to operate the error cancel signal. Is transmitted to the data display device 120, and when the data display device 120 receives an error cancellation signal from the setting remote controller 14, the mode is changed from the energy saving mode to the normal mode, or the energy saving mode is canceled. Good.

[2-8. Energy saving mode change time]
In the above embodiment, the energy saving mode change time has been set for each type of gaming machine (for example, for each model of the pachinko machine 2), but this is merely an example. For example, the energy saving mode change time may be determined based on the popularity ranking of gaming machines.

  For example, for an information display device corresponding to a popular model (recommended model) located at the top of the popularity ranking, the energy saving mode change time is longer than that of an information display device corresponding to an unpopular model located at the bottom of the popularity ranking. It may be set longer, and the more popular the model, the longer it takes to change the mode from the normal mode to the energy saving mode in the corresponding information display device.

  Further, when it is determined that the player is playing a game, for example, when it is determined that the corresponding unit is accepting a gaming card but is not playing a game, the player leaves the seat by taking a rest on the toilet or the like. It is possible that Therefore, after the data display device 120 receives the card insertion signal from the corresponding unit, the data display device 120 is set when it is determined that the player is not playing in the normal mode even though the card discharge signal is not received from the corresponding unit. By changing a time longer than the energy saving mode changing time to the energy saving mode changing time, the mode may not be changed from the normal mode to the energy saving mode until the player returns to the seat.

[2-9. Normal mode return opportunity]
In the above embodiment, as shown in the mode control setting data (FIG. 10, etc.), the items “in game” and “not in game” are defined for each model of the normal mode return opportunity, It has been explained that different energy saving mode re-change time is set depending on whether the game is in game or non-game. However, the common “energy-saving mode re-change time” may be set regardless of whether the game is in progress or non-game, without specifying the items “in game” and “non-game”.

  As described above, for example, when the data display device 120 changes the mode from the energy saving mode to the normal mode based on the specific information transmitted from the corresponding pachinko machine 2, the specific information is not received from the corresponding pachinko machine 2. In this state, it can be determined that the player has interrupted or ended the game, and can quickly shift to the energy saving mode. For this reason, if the fact that the specific information has been received from the corresponding pachinko machine 2 is determined as the normal mode return opportunity, the energy saving mode re-change time that differs depending on whether the game is in the non-game or not for the other normal mode return opportunity It is not necessary to set.

[2-10. Reduction of power consumption]
In the above embodiment, mainly in the energy saving mode, the luminance when displaying game information on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 120 is lower than the normal mode, or the luminance when causing the light emitting unit 1250 to emit light is set to the normal mode. The power consumption in the energy saving mode has been reduced by reducing the power consumption. In addition, in the energy saving mode, power consumption was reduced by reducing the types of game information to be displayed compared to the normal mode. However, in addition to this, for example, in the energy saving mode, power consumption may be reduced by lowering the volume output from the sound output unit 1240 than in the normal mode. These power consumption reduction methods may be applied alone or in any combination.

  In addition to the above, various methods are conceivable as a method for realizing the energy saving mode. Specifically, for example, in the energy saving mode, a low-brightness demo image is displayed on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 120 in the same manner as the pachinko machine 2 that can shift to the demo screen described in the above embodiment. Reduction of power consumption in the energy saving mode may be realized.

  Further, in the energy saving mode, the data display device 120 is set in the standby state (sleep state), and the current program and data are saved in the memory and the power supply is stopped to reduce the power consumption in the energy saving mode. Good.

  Further, in the energy saving mode, the data display device 120 may be put into a dormant state, and a program or data being executed may be saved on a hard disk or the like to stop power supply, thereby reducing power consumption in the energy saving mode. In this case, since the memory is not activated, power consumption can be further reduced as compared with the standby state.

  Further, a power supply system including a power supply device and a power supply path that supplies power to each data display device 120 in the store is configured, and power supplied to each data display device 120 from a management device such as the hall computer 6 A power control signal for controlling the power is transmitted to the power supply device. Then, the power supply device may adjust the power supplied to each data display device 120 to realize reduction of power consumption in each data display device 120.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when displaying the special display on the display unit 1230 of the data display device 120, the mode of the effect in the special display is not changed in the energy saving mode. It was explained as reducing the brightness of the video.

  However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a moving image (video) is displayed as a special display in the normal mode, but power consumption may be reduced by displaying a still image in the energy saving mode. Further, in the energy saving mode, the power consumption can be reduced by lowering the volume of the effect sound output from the sound output unit 1240 than in the normal mode, or by reducing the light amount of the effect light emitted from the light emitting unit 1250. Good.

[2-11. Operation button flash control]
In the above-described embodiment, the specific operation button (for example, a call button) among the operation buttons included in the data display device 120 has been described as not reducing the luminance even in the energy saving mode. However, unlike this, in the energy saving mode, the power consumption may be reduced by lowering the brightness of a specific operation button (for example, a call button) compared to the normal mode. Specifically, the luminance when the call button is lit in the normal mode may be set to “100%”, and the luminance when the call button is lit in the energy saving mode may be set to “50%”.

  In addition, the color of light emitted from a specific operation button (for example, a call button) may be changed between the normal mode and the energy saving mode. For example, the call button may be lit in red in the normal mode, but the call button may be lit in yellow in the energy saving mode.

  In addition, a light emission pattern for causing a specific operation button (for example, a call button) to emit light may be changed between the normal mode and the energy saving mode. For example, the call button may be turned on in the normal mode, but the call button may be blinked in the energy saving mode.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, as a game log | history confirmation means for a player to switch a display screen and to check a game log | history, it is supposed that a screen switching icon is displayed on the display part 1230 in which the touch panel 1222 was comprised integrally. explained. In addition, as a service request unit for a player to request a service, the service icon is displayed on the display unit 1230 in which the touch panel 1222 is integrally configured. However, instead of using such a configuration, a game history confirmation unit such as a screen switching button or a game history confirmation button, or a service request unit such as a service icon is displayed on the data display device 120 as a physical button that can emit light. It is good also as providing.

FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of operation button light emission setting data in this case.
The data structure of the operation button light emission setting data is the same as the data structure of the operation button light emission setting data stored in the operation button light emission setting table 685 of FIG. 14, but the data contents are partially different. .

  Specifically, in the operation button light emission setting data, “call button” and “game history confirmation button” are defined as button types. Further, regarding the game history confirmation button, “green” is set as the emission color, “100%” is set as the luminance in the normal mode, and “100%” is set as the luminance in the energy saving mode.

  Looking at the operation button light emission setting data, regardless of whether the mode of the data display device 120 is the normal mode or the energy saving mode, the game history confirmation button is caused to emit light with a luminance of “100%”. It is stipulated that the luminance when the game history confirmation button is made to emit light is not lowered even in the energy saving mode. The reason for this is that the game history confirmation button is an operation button that is frequently operated by the player to confirm the game history, so that the operability is prevented from deteriorating.

[2-12. Lamp light emission control]
In the above-described embodiment, the light emission control of the light emitting unit 1250 of the data display device 120 has been described as being executed according to the contents defined in the lamp light emission setting table 686 (see FIG. 15). That is, in the energy saving mode, it has been described that the luminance when the light emitting unit 1250 emits light is lower than that in the normal mode. However, the luminance when the light emitting unit 1250 emits light may not be reduced even in the energy saving mode.

  In this case, in the lamp light emission setting table 686 shown in FIG. 15, for example, the luminance corresponding to the normal mode and the energy saving mode may be set to “100%”. By doing in this way, even in the energy saving mode, it is possible to perform an effect of causing the light emitting unit 1250 to emit light in the same manner as in the normal mode, and it is possible to prevent the player's gaming motivation from being lowered.

[2-13. Multi-stage energy saving mode]
In the above embodiment, the data display device 120 has been described as being controllable in two types of modes, the “normal mode” and the “energy saving mode”. However, the energy saving mode may be controlled to a plurality of energy saving modes.

  Specifically, for example, the data display device 120 can be controlled in three types of modes of “normal mode”, “first energy saving mode”, and “second energy saving mode”, and the data display device 120 is not operated. The mode may be changed step by step to a mode with less power consumption in accordance with a period after or a period after receiving no specific information transmitted from the external device.

  In addition, the data display device 120 is set so that it is always controlled to the energy saving mode, and the energy saving mode is canceled even when the display switching operation is performed or the specific information transmitted from the external device is received. You may make it not.

[2-14. Mode control setting]
In the above embodiment, the mode control setting table 683 is prepared in the hall computer 6, and the mode control setting data generated using the mode control setting table 683 is distributed to the data display device 120. In this case, the data display device 120 has been described as setting the mode control. In this case, the mode control setting table 683 allows the manager of the store to freely change the contents of the data by performing an operation input. .

  However, in addition to this, for example, when a new gaming machine (new model) is introduced, information necessary for setting the mode of the data display device 120 (for example, information regarding the demo state of the gaming machine or the presence or absence of the energy saving state) May be acquired from the gaming machine, the mode control setting data may be automatically generated based on the acquired information, and the mode control setting table 683 may be updated.

  In addition to this, the hall computer 6 is connected so as to be communicable with a server device provided by the manufacturer of the gaming machine, so that information necessary for mode setting of the data display device 120 is acquired from the server device, Mode control setting data may be automatically generated based on the acquired information, and the mode control setting table 683 may be updated.

[2-15. Settings in the information display device]
In the above embodiments, the information display device according to the present invention has been described as performing settings related to display, light emission, and mode based on display device setting data distributed from a management device (distribution device). In this case, all data display devices 120 installed in the store may be set collectively, or may be set collectively for each game island, or individual settings may be made for each data display device 120. You may make it perform. In particular, it is effective to perform the setting for each gaming island where the same type of gaming machine is installed.

  In addition, the information display device may perform setting based on a signal that can specify that the setting operation to the operation unit of the information display device has been performed, or display device setting data may be stored in the storage unit of the information display device. May be stored in advance, and the information display device may be able to perform the setting by the store employee performing the setting execution operation from the operation unit.

  In addition, the manager or employee of the store may enable the information display device to perform setting by causing the setting remote controller 14 to transmit a setting signal to the information display device.

  Furthermore, it is possible to download setting information from an external device (for example, a server installed in a card company) installed outside the store using a communication network such as the Internet, and based on the downloaded setting information, An information display device and settings may be made possible.

  It is desirable that the information display device is basically set by a store employee during non-business such as after the store is closed or before the store is started. That is, as a mode related to the setting of the information display device, the non-business mode is defined in the program of the device, and the information display device is set to the non-business mode.

[2-16. recoding media]
A recording medium possessed by a player and usable for a game on a gaming machine is not limited to a game card such as a ball card described in the above embodiment. For example, a mobile phone such as a smartphone possessed by a player, or a player terminal such as a tablet terminal or PDA may be used as the recording medium.

  Specifically, for example, when a smartphone, which is an IC-compatible player terminal, has been deceived by an IC reader provided in a gaming device, the recording medium is accepted, and the player makes a deposit with electronic money and the gaming machine It may be possible to play with. In addition, when the card return button is pressed, a reception cancellation standby state is set, and when the same smartphone as the smartphone being received in this reception cancellation standby state is deceived by the IC reader, the reception of the recording medium is canceled. May be.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 1A 1st game system 1B 2nd game system 1C 3rd game system 1D 4th game system 2 Pachinko machine 2 'Enclosed pachinko machine 3 Card unit 4 Data display device 5 Inter-unit counting unit 6 Hall computer 8 Ball management computer 10 terminals 16 Medal management computer 120 Data display device 1000 Slot machine 1000 ′ Game point system slot machine 1100 Card unit

Claims (6)

An information display device comprising display means capable of displaying game information on a gaming machine,
Operation means;
State control means capable of controlling the first state and the second state with less power consumption than the first state;
With
The state control means includes
When the game information display switching operation is performed on the operation means, the state can be changed from the second state to the first state;
When the specific information transmitted from the external device is received, the state can be changed from the second state to the first state.
An information display device characterized by that. An information display device comprising display means capable of displaying game information on a gaming machine,
Operation means;
State control means capable of controlling the first state and the second state with less power consumption than the first state;
With
The state control means includes
When the display switching operation of the game information is performed on the operation means, the second state can be canceled,
When the specific information transmitted from the external device is received, the second state can be canceled.
An information display device characterized by that. An information display device according to claim 1 or 2,
The information display device further comprising: a change condition setting unit capable of setting a change condition for the state control unit to change the state to the second state. The information display device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A connection terminal to which an external terminal can be connected;
A power supply means capable of supplying power to the external terminal via the connection terminal;
Further comprising
The power supply means restricts power supply to the external terminal while being controlled to the second state by the state control means. A gaming system comprising: an information display device comprising display means capable of displaying game information in a gaming machine; and a control device capable of controlling the information display device,
The information display device includes operation means,
The control device includes state control means capable of controlling the information display device in a first state and a second state with less power consumption than the first state,
The state control means includes
When the game information display switching operation is performed on the operation means, the state can be changed from the second state to the first state;
When the information display device receives specific information transmitted from an external device, the state can be changed from the second state to the first state.
A gaming system characterized by that. A gaming system comprising: an information display device comprising display means capable of displaying game information in a gaming machine; and a control device capable of controlling the information display device,
The information display device includes operation means,
The control device includes state control means capable of controlling the information display device in a first state and a second state with less power consumption than the first state,
The state control means includes
When the display switching operation of the game information is performed on the operation means, the second state can be canceled,
When the information display device receives specific information transmitted from an external device, the second state can be canceled.
A gaming system characterized by that.

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