JP2020048958A - System for game parlor - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a system for game parlors capable of appropriately supporting the handling when a player leaves a game machine, with a negotiable value remaining there.SOLUTION: A game machine 3 includes game value storage means that stores game balls subtracted with a game and added when the game is won. A system 1 for game parlors provided corresponding to the game machine includes a game device 2 having negotiable value storage means for storing negotiable values that are at least one of owned balls acquired by a player with the game and a money value inserted by the player. The system specifies a remaining state of game balls stored in the game machine 3 side, also specifies a remaining state of the negotiable value stored in the game device 2 side, and, as for the game machine 3 that has been determined as an operating state on the basis of game information, classifies a type of the non-operating state according to at least any of the remaining state of the game value in the game machine 3 side and the remaining state of the negotiable value in the game device 2 side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a game arcade system.

  At the amusement arcade, when the player who has finished the game leaves the gaming machine, it becomes empty, so the next player who finds the empty space will play the game, but when leaving the gaming machine after finishing the game, a small amount of valuable Some players leave a value (for example, a ball or balance). In this case, it is not possible to determine that an empty space has been reached and the next player may avoid the game.

  Under such a background, for example, in Patent Document 1 below, a sensor that outputs an upper plate signal is attached to the upper plate, and it is possible to specify whether a valuable value (holding ball) is left by the upper plate signal. A gaming machine is described. This document proposes that when a player cannot be detected while valuables (holding balls) are left on the upper plate, the player is identified as taking a break or occupying a platform.

  Now, as described above, the following two cases can be assumed as the case where the valuable value is left in the gaming machine. Recognizing that there is a small amount of valuable value that can be waived of the right to settle the payment, etc. There are two cases: forgetting that the value remains and leaving it. In the former case, it may be opened as an empty space according to the employee's judgment, but in the latter case, it is necessary to divide the measures such that it is necessary to take measures to prevent valuables from being taken by other players.

JP-A-6-114154

  However, in the case of a pay-out type gaming machine, it is difficult to provide a sensor on the upper plate itself, and there is a problem that it is difficult to divide the correspondence as described above.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game arcade system that appropriately supports a response when a player leaves a gaming machine while leaving valuable value.

  A game arcade system according to the present invention is a game arcade system provided corresponding to a game machine having a game value storage means for storing a game value which is subtracted according to a game and added when a prize is won in the game. This gaming arcade system includes a gaming device having a value storage means for storing a value that is at least one of a game value obtained by a player through a game and a monetary value inserted by the player. It is configured.

  The amusement arcade system of the present invention specifies the remaining status of the game value stored on the gaming machine side and specifies the remaining status of the valuable value stored on the gaming device side. Then, for the gaming machine determined to be in operation based on the gaming information, the amusement arcade system of the present invention, at least the remaining state of the game value of the gaming machine side, and the remaining state of the value of the gaming machine side The type of the non-operation state is classified according to one of them.

  A game arcade system according to the present invention is a game arcade system having excellent characteristics capable of improving accuracy in managing the operation status of a gaming machine by classifying types of non-operation status. According to this game arcade system, it is possible to appropriately support the response of the game arcade side when the player leaves the seat with a valuable value, according to the non-operating state classification.

FIG. 1 is a system diagram showing a configuration of a game arcade system. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a combination of a gaming machine and a gaming device. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the gaming device. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the management device. 4 is a time chart showing an operation state of a gaming machine. The figure which shows period totaling. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a game history of a gaming machine of the first series, for example. Explanatory drawing of a non-operation division. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of a state determination process by the management device.

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described using the following examples.
(Example 1)
This example relates to an amusement arcade system 1 for managing the gaming machines 3 in a gaming arcade where a plurality of gaming machines 3 are installed. Hereinafter, the contents of the game arcade system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the game arcade, as shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 2, the display device 51, and the like are individually provided for the pachinko gaming machine 3 (hereinafter, simply referred to as the gaming machine 3). The gaming device 2 having a function of giving a game value such as balls and points and a counting function is installed in a space between the corresponding gaming machine 3 and another neighboring gaming machine 3. The gaming device 2 is disposed on the left side of the corresponding gaming machine 3, and the display device 51 including the call lamp 511 is installed above the gaming machine 3. It should be noted that a slot machine and the like are installed in the game hall in addition to the pachinko gaming machine 3. In the case of a slot machine, the gaming machine 2 is installed on the right side of the corresponding gaming machine.

  In a game island where the gaming machines 3 are arranged facing the passage in the amusement arcade, one relay device 54 is installed for every two gaming machines 3. A management device 10 for centrally managing the operation status of various devices in the game hall is installed in a management space provided in the game hall. A POS terminal 55 for prize exchange is installed in a prize counter for exchanging possession value, which is a game value acquired by a player through a game, for a prize. Further, a balance settlement machine (not shown) for receiving a settlement of a balance (prepaid balance) associated with the game card 53 (FIG. 2) is provided on an island end of the gaming island where the gaming machines 3 are arranged. I have.

  In the amusement arcade, an on-site network 500 such as a wired LAN to which the management device 10 is communicably connected is constructed. The display device 51 and the gaming device 2 that are individually installed corresponding to the gaming machines 3 are connected to the in-site network 500 via the relay device 54. In the amusement arcade system 1 using the in-hall network 500, various communications between the peripheral device of the gaming machine 3 such as the gaming device 2 and the management device 10 are realized via the relay device 54.

  The management device 10 manages the operation state of various devices installed in the game arcade, collects game information of each game machine 3 via the game device 2, and manages game data for each game machine. Further, the management device 10 stores a value such as a balance or possessed balls associated with the game card 53 (see FIG. 2) possessed by the player, and associates the card ID, which is identification information of the game card 53, with the card ID. Managing.

Hereinafter, the configurations and operations of the gaming machine 3, the gaming device 2, and the management device 10 that constitute the gaming system 1 of the present embodiment will be described in detail, and then the operation of the gaming system 1 will be described.
(Game machines)
The gaming machine 3 is a type of gaming machine in which a game is played using (pachinko) balls as a gaming medium. The gaming machine 3 is a so-called enclosed gaming machine that stores points (game value) that are subtracted in accordance with the game and are added when winning in the game.

  In the gaming machine 3, a ball as a game medium is enclosed, and the ball is not paid out to the player side. The ball circulates inside the gaming machine 3 by repeatedly firing from the board 330 (FIG. 2), which is a game area, and discharging from the board 330. The gaming machine 3 has a function of storing points forming a gaming value as gaming balls. In the gaming machine 3, the game ball can be fired by consuming 1P (point) at a time. Then, if a ball wins in any of the winning ports, points can be obtained, and the game balls stored in the gaming machine 3 are added and updated.

  The configuration of the enclosed gaming machine 3 will be outlined. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 3 is a so-called seven machine that executes a jackpot lottery in accordance with a winning in the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 32. The gaming machine 3 starts a game in which a symbol change is executed in accordance with a jackpot lottery, and notifies the jackpot winning by stopping display of the jackpot symbol. If a big hit is won, it is possible to shift to an advantageous big hit state in which a round in which the big winning opening 360 is opened is repeated a plurality of times.

  At the front of the gaming machine 3, a board surface 330 is provided so as to face a player seated in the gaming chair. Below the board surface 330, instead of the upper plate in a so-called payout type gaming machine that pays out the game value given to the player to the upper plate, a counter portion 35 that projects to the player side in a shelf shape is provided. ing. Further, below the counter portion 35, on the right side from the player side, an operation handle 335 operated by the player to adjust the firing strength of the ball to be driven into the board surface 330 is provided upright.

  In the counter section 35, unlike the upper plate of a payout type gaming machine provided with a recess for storing balls, the upper surface is formed substantially flush. In the vicinity of the center of the upper surface of the counter section 35, a game ball P display section 355 in which six 7-segment displays are arranged in a row is embedded. On the left side of the game ball P display section 355, a counting button 357 is arranged, and on the right side, a balance display section 351, a lending button 352, a return button 353 and the like are arranged.

  The game ball P display unit 355 is a display unit for displaying the number of game balls which are acquired by the player through the game and are game values stored in the gaming machine 3. One point of a game ball corresponds to one ball. The number of game balls displayed on the game ball P display section 355 corresponds to the number of balls before counting in the hands of the player in the payout type gaming machine.

  The counting button 357 is an operation button of a counting operation for counting the game balls stored in the gaming machine 3 and executing a counting process of shifting to game balls (acquired value). The counting button 357 is a predetermined button performed by the player to transfer all or a part of the game balls stored by the gaming machine 3 to the ball held in association with the gaming device 2 or the game card 53. It has a function as a counting operation receiving means for receiving a counting operation.

The balance display unit 351 is a display unit that displays a balance (prepaid balance) that is the remaining amount of money (money value) accepted by the gaming device 2.
The ball lending button 352 is an operation button for receiving a game ball with the balance as a consideration.

  The return button 353 is an operation button for a predetermined issuing operation for returning or issuing the game card 53 when ending the game or the like in a state where the balance or possessed ball remains in the gaming device 2. In the case where the game is ended with the ball or the balance in the gaming device 2, by pressing the return button 353, the game card 53 associated with the ball or the balance can be returned or issued. Note that the processing of counting the game balls, the processing of providing the game balls, and the processing of returning the game card 53 (issuing processing) stored in the gaming machine 3 are closely related to the operation of the gaming machine 2. Therefore, the contents of these processes will be described later together with the configuration of the gaming machine 2.

  The board surface 330 is an area where the ball flows down. On the board surface 330, the first and second starting ports 31 and 32, the passing gate 34, the open / close type big winning device 36 and the like are arranged around the display unit 39 including the liquid crystal display unit 390. At the bottom of the board surface 330, an out hole 338 for collecting balls that have flowed down without winning is opened.

  On the right side of the display unit 39 as viewed from the player side, a pass gate 34 and a general winning opening 343 are arranged, and at the lower right of the display unit 39, a second starting opening 32 is arranged. The first starting port 31 is disposed directly below the display unit 39, and the big winning device 36 is disposed below a space between the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 32. Further, at the lower left of the display unit 39, another general winning opening 345 is arranged. The points that can be obtained by the player according to the winning of the ball into the general winning openings 343 and 345 are 12P.

  The passing gate 34 is a gate that detects a passing ball. No points are assigned to the passage gate 34 that only allows balls to pass. When the passing gate 34 detects a passing ball, a random number for lottery in a normal symbol determination (hereinafter, referred to as a general symbol determination) is extracted, and a general symbol determination is executed.

  The first starting port 31 is a starting port that triggers the first special symbol determination (hereinafter, referred to as a first special figure determination). The second start port 32 is a start port that triggers a second special symbol hit / fail determination (hereinafter, referred to as a second special figure determination). The first starting port 31 disposed immediately below the display unit 39 is a so-called navel-type starting port in which a winning rate does not change. The second starting port 32 is an electric chew type starting port. An electric tulip 321 is mounted on the opening 320 of the second starting port 32 so that the pair of movable blades rotate to increase the probability of winning the second starting port 32. The electric tulip 321 operates in accordance with the winning of the above-described general-purpose determination (general-purpose winning), and opens the second starting port 32. The points that can be obtained by the player when a ball has won the first starting port 31 and the second starting port 32 are 3P.

  The special winning device 36 is a variable winning device called an attacker that opens the special winning opening 360. The attacker 36 has a horizontally long rectangular winning opening 360 and a lid member 361 that pivots downward and opens and closes the winning opening 360. In the attacker 36, usually, the cover member 361 is substantially flush with the board surface 330, and the special winning opening 360 is closed. When the lid member 361 is rotated forward, the special winning opening 360 is opened. In addition, the point which the player can acquire when winning the special winning opening 360 is 15P.

  The attacker 36 is opened when a big hit (special figure win) occurs by the first special figure determination or the second special figure determination. In the big hit state triggered by the big hit, a round process in which the attacker 36 is released is repeatedly executed until 30 seconds (upper limit opening time) elapses or 10 balls (upper limit winning number) are won. As the big hit state, there are a 2R big hit state in which the number of round processes is two times, an 8R big hit state in the same eight times, and a 15R big hit state in the same 15 times.

  The display unit 39 is an accessory in which a liquid crystal display unit (effect display unit) 390 is arranged inside the outer frame as shown in FIG. On the upper right side of the outer frame, there are arranged a general-purpose display unit 381 and a general-purpose reservation display unit 382 for notifying whether the general-purpose determination is successful. Also, a first special figure reservation display section 395A and a second special figure reservation display section 395B are provided on the left and right of the lower part of the outer frame.

  The general-purpose display unit 381 is formed by a 〇 and X display unit in which LEDs are provided. The general-figure display unit 381 notifies whether the general-figure determination is correct or not by turning on or off any of 〇 and ×. The general-purpose display unit 382 is a display unit in which four LEDs are arranged. The general-purpose reservation display unit 382 displays the number of retained random numbers (general-purpose reserved, upper limit of four) for which the success or failure has not been reported, among the extracted random numbers for lottery for the general-purpose determination, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  The first (second) special map reservation display section 395A (395B) is a display section in which four LEDs are arranged side by side, similarly to the general figure reservation display section 382. The first (second) special figure reservation display section 395A (395B) is a random number for which the success or failure has not been notified of among the extracted random numbers for lottery for the first (second) special figure determination (first (second)). The number of special figure hold, upper limit of hold 4) is displayed by the lighting number of LED.

  The liquid crystal display unit 390 serving as a special figure display unit displays a three-digit number design on the display screen 391 in a variable manner, and notifies the success or failure of the special figure determination by a combination of the stopped three-digit number design. The three-digit zigzag pattern is a jackpot symbol that reports a jackpot (special map winning). As will be described later, the type of the big hit and the type of the big hit and whether the hit is the big hit or the normal big hit differ depending on the numbers constituting the big hit symbol.

  When notifying the success or failure of the special figure determination, the three-digit numeric symbols stop in the order of left → right → middle. In this notification effect, a reach effect may occur in which the same numeral symbol stops on the left and right sides, and the numeral symbol in the middle is in a variable display. The reach effect includes a super reach effect in which a character or the like appears when a scene change occurs.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 3 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 3 is configured around a main circuit 40. For the main circuit 40, in addition to the above configuration, a storage unit 43 for storing a game ball, which is a game value acquired by a player, a firing control circuit 44 for controlling driving of the ball, and a set value (described later) The probability setting unit 47 for setting, the detection sensors 411 to 415 for winning or passing balls, the electric chus solenoid 422 for opening the second starting port 32, the special winning opening solenoid 424 for opening the attacker 36, and controlling game effects. The effect control circuit 45, the I / F unit 48 and the like are electrically connected. Further, a power supply circuit section 428 for supplying power is connected to the main circuit 40.

The storage unit 43 constitutes a game value storage unit that stores a game ball (game value, points) which is an example of a game value that is subtracted according to a game and added when a prize is won in the game. The gaming machine 3 can consume a game ball, which is a game value, by 1P (point) and fire a ball, which is a game medium.
The launch control circuit 44 controls the launching strength of the ball by controlling the launch device 441 according to the operation amount of the operation handle 335.

  The probability setting unit 47 is a setting unit for setting a set value such as a jackpot winning probability in a plurality of stages. The probability setting section 47 is provided on the back side of the board surface 330 of the gaming machine 3 which is accessible when the opening / closing door forming the front surface of the gaming machine 3 is opened. Further, the probability setting unit 47 is provided with a dedicated setting key 470 for operation. The operation of changing the set value or the like is generally performed by some employees having the set key 470 outside the business hours, such as after closing the store.

  As a sensor for detecting a prize ball or a passing ball, as shown in FIG. 3, a first special figure prize sensor 411 for detecting a prize ball to the first starting port 31 (FIG. 2) and a prize ball to the second starting port 32 are used. The second special figure winning sensor 412 for detecting, the general figure starting sensor 413 for detecting the passing ball of the passing gate 34, the big winning sensor 414 for detecting the winning ball to the big winning opening 360, and the general winning opening 343 and 345 for the general winning opening. There is a general prize sensor 415 for detecting a prize ball.

  The effect control circuit 45 has a function as a sub-control unit for controlling a game effect operation, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 451, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 452, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 453, and the like. It is composed of The ROM 452 stores various processing programs to be executed by the CPU 451, and also stores an effect lottery table for determining a type of a notification effect for notifying whether or not the special figure is determined. An amplifier / speaker 331, a decorative lamp section 336, a liquid crystal display section 390, and the like are electrically connected to the effect control circuit 45.

The effect lottery table is a lottery table in which winning random numbers of various effects including the above-described super reach effect are defined. The effect lottery table is prepared for each of six setting values of setting values 1 to 6. For example, the higher the setting value such as the setting value 5 or 6, the more the specified number of the winning random number of the super reach effect may be increased. In this case, the pleasure of estimating the set value in accordance with the appearance frequency of the super reach effect can be provided to the player.
The I / F unit 48 is an interface with an external device such as the gaming device 2.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main circuit 40 includes a CPU 401, ROMs 402 and RAM 403 as storage elements, a random number generator 407 for generating random numbers in a predetermined range, a random number extractor 406 for extracting random numbers for lottery, and the like.
The ROM 402 stores various processing programs to be executed by the CPU 401, and a lottery table shared by the first special figure determination and the second special figure determination (hereinafter, referred to as a special figure determination lottery table). And a lottery table for ordinary figure determination.

  The general drawing determination lottery table is a lottery table in which a winning random number for general drawing determination is defined. There are two types of lottery tables for the general figure determination: a lottery table applied to the general figure determination under the normal state, and a lottery table applied to the general figure determination under the time-saving state (including the probable change state). ing. One type of lottery table is commonly used as the lottery table for ordinary figure determination for the set values of the six stages. For this reason, there is no difference in the probability of winning the regular drawing depending on the set value.

  The special figure determination lottery table is a lottery table in which winning random numbers for special figure determination are defined. The lottery table for the special figure determination includes a lottery table for the special figure determination in the normal state (including the time saving state) and a special figure determination in the probable change state for each of the six set values of the set values 1 to 6. And a lottery table for use. That is, as the lottery table for the special figure determination, there are prepared 12 types of combinations of the set values of the six stages and the probable change state or the normal state. At the time of the first special figure determination or the second special figure determination, one of the twelve kinds of lottery tables is selected alternatively according to the set value and the type of the game state.

The number of winning random numbers in the special figure determination differs according to the set value, and the higher the setting value such as the setting value 5 or 6, the more the winning random number of the big hit is set. As a result, in the gaming machine 3 of the present example, the bigger the probability of a big hit for each set value (mode) and each gaming state, the higher the higher the setting, as shown in Table 1.

  The set value (mode) of the gaming machine 3 is provided in six stages. In this mode, the gaming machine 3 can adjust the winning probability (big hit probability) of the big hit lottery as shown in Table 1 for the normal gaming state (normal state, normal) and the probability variation state (probable state, positive change). is there. In addition, a probability change rate (for example, 66% common to all modes), which is a ratio of a big hit (probably variable big hit) after the big hit, is determined. While the jackpot probability is common to each mode, at least one of the normal jackpot probability, the jackpot probability, the jackpot probability, and the round distribution rate to be described later differs depending on the mode so that the probability of change can be adjusted. It is only necessary that the degree of advantage on the player side be different depending on.

  The 15R jackpot, the 8R jackpot, and the 2R jackpot distribution rate in the case of winning the jackpot are determined by the first special map determination triggered by the winning in the first starting port 31 or the winning in the second starting port 32. It differs depending on whether it is the second special map determination triggered. In the case of the first special map determination, the distribution rates of the 15R jackpot, the 8R jackpot, and the 2R jackpot are 40%, 50%, and 10%. In the case of the second special map determination, the distribution rates of the 15R jackpot, the 8R jackpot, and the 2R jackpot are 90%, 10%, and 0%.

  The RAM 403 is a readable and writable storage element used for a work area and temporary writing of the CPU 401 as shown in FIG. In the storage area of the RAM 403, there are a first special figure reservation corresponding to a prize at the first starting port 31, a second special figure reservation corresponding to a prize at the second starting port 32, and a general figure for general figure determination. A temporary storage area such as a hold is provided.

  The main circuit 40 realizes functions as the following units (1) to (6) by causing the CPU 401 to execute a program read from the ROM 402. The effect control circuit 45 also realizes the function as the following means (7).

(1) Lottery means: means for executing a special figure determination of a jackpot lottery.
(2) Reserving means: means for storing and retaining random numbers for lottery for special figure determination and general figure determination as special figure reservation or general figure reservation.
(3) Reading means: means for reading a special figure hold, which is a random number for lottery for special figure determination. The reading means executes the second special figure reservation with priority over the first special figure reservation.
(4) Big hit state generating means: means for generating a big hit state, which is an example of a special game state which is a game state advantageous to the player, in accordance with the success or failure of the special figure determination.
(5) Operation switching means: means for switching to a game operation corresponding to the mode (set value). The operation switching means switches the gaming operation of the gaming machine 3 according to the mode by switching a special drawing determination lottery table or the like.
(6) Communication means: means for executing data communication with the gaming device 2. Note that data and signals exchanged with the gaming device 2 by data communication will be described after the configuration of the gaming device 2 has been described.
(7) Production lottery means: means for performing production lottery for determining the type of production of the notification of the special figure determination result.

  Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 3 of the present example configured as described above will be outlined. When detecting an operation on the operation handle 335, the main circuit 40 refers to the remaining number of game balls (points) stored in the storage unit 43. If there is a remaining number of game balls, the firing device 441 is controlled via the firing control circuit 44 to fire one ball in exchange for subtraction of 1P (point). The ball fired in this manner flows down the board surface 330 on which the passage gate 34 and the like are arranged. The ball which does not win is collected from the out hole 138 provided at the bottom of the board surface 330.

  When detecting a ball passing through the passage gate 34, the main circuit 40 executes a lottery process of extracting a random number for lottery determination from among the random numbers generated by the random number generation unit 407. The main circuit 40 determines the result of the general figure determination by comparing the random number for the lottery with a random determination table for the general figure determination. At this time, the main circuit 40 refers to the game state, and also determines the fluctuating time of the general figure, which is the time for performing the variable display on the general figure display unit 381. The normal time fluctuating time is determined to be 30 seconds when the game state is the normal state, and is determined to be 3 seconds when the game time is short. When the result of the general figure determination is a winning, after the variable display in which the XX of the general figure display unit 381 is alternately lit, the circle is turned on. In the case of a loss, X is turned on after the fluctuation display. The main circuit 40 sets the winning rate of the second start-up port 32 high by opening the electric tulip 321 of the second start-up port 32 when winning the ordinary figure determination. The opening time of the electric tulip 321 is 0.3 seconds × 1 time in a normal state, and 5 seconds × 1 time in a time-saving state (including a probable change state).

  When the main circuit 40 detects a winning ball to the first (second) starting port 31 (32), the main circuit 40 extracts a random number for lottery in the first (second) special figure determination, and executes the first (second) special. It is stored as a figure hold. However, if the number of first (second) special figure reservations is the upper limit of four, the random number for lottery is deleted without being stored as the first (second) special figure reservation.

  When the big hit state is not occurring, the main circuit 40 reads out the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold one by one in order from the oldest one while the symbol change is stopped. Then, the read-out random number for special drawing reservation is collated with the special drawing determination lottery table to determine the success or failure of the special figure determination (big hit or lost) and the special figure fluctuation time. Note that the priority of the second special figure holding is set higher than the first special figure holding at the time of reading the special figure holding. Therefore, the first special figure reservation is read when there is no second special figure reservation.

  The main circuit 40 inputs the lottery result of the special figure determination (whether or not the big hit lottery is performed and the fluctuation time of the special figure) to the effect control circuit 45. The effect control circuit 45, to which the lottery result of the special figure determination is input, executes an effect lottery based on the above-described effect lottery table. In this effect lottery, a method and contents of an effect for notifying the lottery result of the special figure determination, including a special effect such as a super reach effect, are determined.

  The effect control circuit 45 starts the notification effect by the liquid crystal display unit 390 (display unit 39) according to the lottery result of the effect lottery. The effect control circuit 45 is a combination of the symbols of the same number after the fluctuation display of the symbol including the reach effect in which the symbol of the same number is stopped and displayed on both sides except for the central symbol in the case of the big hit which is the special figure winning. The big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the display screen 391 of the liquid crystal display unit 390.

  The type of jackpot, 15R jackpot, 8R jackpot, or 2R jackpot, and whether the jackpot is a variable jackpot or a normal jackpot depends on the combination of stopped and displayed numeric symbols. For example, the big hit symbol with the numeral pattern of 7 is a probability change 15R big hit, and the big hit symbol with the numeral figure of 3 is a probability change 8R big hit. On the other hand, the big hit symbol with the numeral pattern of 5 is usually 15R big hit. As described above, the type of the big hit and the probability of the big hit or the normal big hit are notified according to the type of the numbers constituting the big hit symbol. The type of the jackpot state, that is, the distribution when the jackpot occurs, is determined at the same time as the jackpot lottery. The distribution rate differs depending on whether a jackpot lottery is performed in accordance with a prize (start prize) in the first starting port 31 or a large jackpot is selected in accordance with a prize winning in the second starting port 32. The distribution rate at the time of the big hit triggered by the start winning at the first start winning opening 31 is 10% for the 2R big hit, 50% for the 8R big hit, and 40% for the 15R big hit. The distribution rate at the time of a big hit triggered by the start winning at the second starting winning opening 32 is 10% for the 8R big hit and 90% for the 15R big hit.

  The main circuit 40 generates a big hit state after the big hit is notified by the stop display of the big hit symbol on the liquid crystal display unit 390. In the big hit state, a round process of opening the big winning device 36 is repeatedly executed until 30 seconds elapse or ten winnings are made. The average point that can be obtained by the player in one round process is 150P. This is equivalent to 150 payout balls of a payout type gaming machine.

  After the end of the normal big hit state, the main circuit 40 generates a time-saving state (time saving, individual time saving) with the electric support in which the winning probability of the second starting port 32 increases, for example, over 100 rotations of the symbol fluctuation. In this time saving state, the normal figure fluctuation time is shorter than in the normal state, while the opening time of the second starting port 32 according to the general drawing winning is longer, so that the winning rate of the second starting port 32 is higher. . In addition, a probable change state is generated after the probable change big hit state ends. This probability change state occurs with a time saving state, and ends in response to the occurrence of a new big hit state. Therefore, if a certain-variable big hit occurs, a connected house in which the big hit state continuously occurs is determined.

  In the gaming machine 3, since the special winning opening 360 and the second starting opening 32 are present in the right area of the board 330, a ball is shot aiming at the right area of the board 330 during a time reduction or a big hit. Right-handed. The above is a description of a specific model as an example. Naturally, the illustrated values will differ depending on the model. Other models also have different game characteristics such as different round distribution.

(Gaming equipment)
The gaming device 2 is provided for each gaming machine. The game device 2 is a device that executes a process of giving balls and points necessary for a game, a counting process of counting game balls (points) that are game values acquired by a player through a game, and the like. In the amusement arcade, when a game ball (game value, points) required for the game is given using the game device 2, the corresponding game machine 3 can play the game. The gaming device 2 can be remotely operated by a remote controller 295 carried by an employee of the game arcade.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front panel 25 of the gaming device 2 is provided with a status display section 21, a coin slot 22, a camera 230, a remote control light receiving section 290, a touch panel 23, a game button 24, a card insertion slot 26, and the like. .
The status display unit 21 displays an operation status such as a device error or stock out of the general card 532 (FIG. 4), and also performs a display for notifying whether or not the corresponding gaming machine 3 is empty. It has a function as state notification means. The status display unit 21 displays the operating status of a trouble such as running out of stock, for example, by a plurality of predetermined blinking patterns. Also, for example, at the time of notification of an empty platform, any player notifies that the empty platform is available for starting a game by lighting blue, and otherwise, notifies that fact by lighting red. The notification of the vacant space may be performed by using the display device 51.

The money insertion slot 22 is an insertion slot for inserting money to be paid for points.
The camera 230 is a camera for imaging a player seated in front of the gaming machine 3. The camera 230 has a function as player detection means for detecting the presence or absence of a player playing the gaming machine 3.
The touch panel 23 is a display panel on which a player can perform a touch operation by touching a display screen with a fingertip or the like. The touch panel 23 displays various balls and a balance (prepaid balance), and various screens for accepting a setting operation of the player.

The game button 24 is an operation button for receiving points required for the game based on the possessed ball (owned value), which is the game value acquired by the player.
The card insertion slot 26 is an insertion slot for inserting or issuing a game card 53 associated with possessed value such as possessed balls and balance.

  A game card 53 (see FIG. 4) such as a membership card 531 or a general card 532 can be inserted into the card insertion slot 26. The member card 531 is a game card issued to a registered player. The general card 532 is a game card issued at the end of the game when a balance or a ball is left.

  The game card 53 is a recording medium capable of associating a possessed ball (owned value), which is a game value acquired by a player through a game. Regardless of whether the card is a member card 531 or a general card 532, the game card 53 includes, in addition to the card ID as identification information, a ball held as a game value acquired by the game of the day, and money deposited on the day. Data such as the balance of the value is associated.

  The member card 531 corresponds to a ball-saving service for members that deposits a possession value (possible balls, etc.) acquired by a game before the previous day as a ball-saving or the like at the game hall side and enables withdrawal at a later date. In order to avoid fraud such as tampering, the storage device is exclusively stored and managed by the management device 10 in association with a card ID, and is associated without being recorded on the game card 53.

  Recorded information such as possessed balls and balances associated with the game cards 53 is also managed on the management device 10 side for the purpose of preventing unauthorized use of the game cards 53 and the like. Upon receipt of the game card 53, the on-site device that handles the game card 53, such as the gaming device 2, the POS terminal 55, and the balance adjuster, reads out the card ID, requests the management device 10 to make an inquiry, and confirms whether the record information is correct. In addition, these renewal devices transmit new record information to the management device 10 when rewriting and updating the record information of the game card 53. The management device 10, which will be described later, stores and manages a ball, a balance, and the like associated with the game card 53 for each card ID that is identification information of the game card 53.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 2 is electrically configured with a control unit 20 including a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, and the like as a center. For the control unit 20, in addition to the above configuration, a money processing unit 221 that executes a money receiving process, and a card reader / writer (card RW) that reads and writes recording information associated with a game card 53 that is a recording medium. 280, a card stock unit 283 for stocking general cards 532, an I / F unit 29 serving as a communication port between the corresponding gaming machine 3 and the relay device 54, a remote control light receiving unit 290, and the like are electrically connected.

The card RW 280 has a function as a medium issuing unit for issuing the game card 53 and a function as a medium receiving unit for receiving the game card 53. The medium issuing unit is a unit that issues a game card (recording medium) 53 associated with a ball or balance, which is an example of a value. This medium issuing means is capable of executing a settlement process for issuing a game card (recording medium) 53 associated with a possessed ball (acquired value) after executing a capturing process described later. The medium receiving means is a means for receiving a game card (recording medium) 53 associated with a ball or a balance, which is an example of a value.
The money processing unit 221 is a money receiving unit that receives money serving as a value of a game value necessary for playing a game. The money processing unit 221 detects the type of the received money and specifies the money value.

The control unit 20 of the gaming apparatus 2 realizes functions as the following units by causing the CPU 201 to execute a program read from the ROM 202.
(1) Game information acquisition means: means for acquiring game information output from the gaming machine 3.
(2) Game information transmitting means: means for transmitting the game information acquired by the game information acquiring means to the management device 10.
(3) Valuable value storage means: Valuable value which is at least one of a game ball (game value, points) obtained by the player through the game and money (money value) inserted by the player, Alternatively, means for storing as a balance (payment balance). Note that the value storage means has a function as an acquisition value storage means for storing possessed balls (acquisition values), which are game balls (game values) acquired by the player through the game.
(4) Value capturing means: performing a counting process on the game balls (game values, points) stored by the game value storage means corresponding to the gaming machine 3 specified as the abandoned table to generate a counting ball (counting value). Means for executing a capture process for transferring a counting ball (counting value) to the possessed ball (acquired value) stored by the earned value storage means and capturing it as internal data. This value capturing means executes a capturing process in accordance with an operation of an employee of the game arcade (for example, a remote operation using the remote controller 295).

  Here, the basic operation of the gaming machine 3 and the gaming machine 2 will be described. In a game arcade, a game can be started on the corresponding gaming machine 3 by inserting money into the gaming machine 2 or the like. When the gaming machine 2 receives money (money receiving processing), the deposit amount is added to the balance and displayed on both the gaming machine 3 and the gaming machine 2. If the ball lending button 352 of the gaming machine 3 is pressed (lending operation, granting operation) with the balance, one lending unit (for example, 125P) is converted into points (value given value) as lending balls (sales balls). (Lending process, consideration granting process), and a value corresponding to a game rate (hereinafter, rate) is deducted from the balance. Note that the gaming device 2 can receive money corresponding to a plurality of compensation processes (for example, up to 10,000 yen).

  As described above, the gaming machine 3 is a so-called enclosed gaming machine, in which the balls hit on the board surface 330 circulate, and no balls are paid out of the gaming machines 3 even when a prize is won. In this gaming machine 3, the game ball is managed, the game ball (point) is subtracted according to the launch (use) of the ball on the board 330, and the game ball (point) given according to the winning is added. (Prize giving process).

  On the other hand, the gaming device 2 manages the ball, and although the ball cannot be used directly for the game, the ball for one unit of lending is converted into the game ball as a conversion ball according to the pressing of the game button 24. Is performed (consideration giving process). In this case, a conversion ratio may be separately provided, but in this example, the conversion is 1: 1 equivalent. Note that this equivalent conversion is the same for the following counting process.

  When the number of game balls (points) of the gaming machine 3 increases in accordance with the game, the game ball can be converted into a possession ball by counting down the count button 357 of the gaming machine 3 (counting process). In this case, one ball (1P) is to be converted in response to a single press (counting button 357). However, if the pressing state of the counting button 357 is continued, a plurality of balls are continuously and acceleratedly converted to counting balls. it can. In this manner, the game ball and the ball are updated, and when an issuing operation such as pressing the return button 353 of the gaming machine 3 is performed in the gaming device 2 in a state where the balance or the ball remains, the gaming device 2 The balance and the possessed ball are issued in association with the general card 532 as the possessed ball ticket (stocking process). Note that the gaming device 2 also supports split issuance in which only a part of the ball or the balance is issued.

  In the issuance process, issuance conditions corresponding to game balls (points) in the gaming machine 3 are provided. In this example, when the number of game balls is equal to or less than a predetermined number (zero), the issue condition is satisfied and the issuance process of the game card 53 is performed. Becomes possible. Therefore, when the number of game balls becomes zero due to the use for the game or the counting process, etc., the game device 2 specifies that the game ball becomes zero by the communication with the gaming machine 3, and the issuing process is permitted when the issuing condition is satisfied. As described above, by receiving a game ball signal capable of specifying a game ball from the gaming machine 3, the number of game balls may be updated to specify that the issue condition has been satisfied, but that the game ball has become zero. Alternatively, another specific method of separately receiving a signal indicating the above may be adopted.

  With respect to the ball that can be specified by the issued general card (bearing ball) 532, exchange for a prize is permitted at the POS terminal 55, and the balance can be settled to money by a balance adjusting machine. In addition, although money can be illustrated as a money value including the money accepted by the gaming device 2, a money value other than cash, such as electronic money or credit settlement, may be accepted or settled. In addition, although the issuance process in which the ball and balance are associated with the general card 532 is described as an example, the issuance process in which the issuance process is associated with another recording medium such as a member card 531 or a player's mobile phone may be performed. Of course.

  The gaming device 2 uses the serial communication with the relay device 54 to perform a money receiving process, a value providing process, a game ball (point), a balance or holding ball, the number of borrowed balls, the number of converted balls, the number of converted balls, the deposit amount, and the count in the management device 10. Various types of information such as the number of balls, the sales amount for the borrowed balls, and the reception and issuance processing of possessed ball tickets can be specified. Instead, these various information may be specified by a pulse signal (for example, one pulse for every 1,000 yen of deposit, one pulse for every 100 yen of sales, etc.). Note that communication with the gaming machine 3 may be performed directly between the gaming machine 3 and the gaming device 2 without passing through the relay device 54, or may be performed via the relay device 54.

The signals or information exchanged between the gaming machine 3 and the gaming machine 2 include the following. (1) Status confirmation request signal: Request signal for status confirmation response (vehicle data). The gaming device 2 transmits the information to the gaming machine 3 every 200 ms.
(2) Vehicle data: a state confirmation response that the gaming machine 3 returns to the gaming device 2 in response to the state confirmation request signal. The details of the platform data are as described below.
(3) Card insertion notification: Notification by the gaming device 2 that the gaming card 53 has been accepted.
(4) Card insertion response: Response of the gaming machine 3 to the card insertion notification.
(5) Return request signal: A signal transmitted from the gaming machine 3 to return the gaming card 53. The gaming machine 3 transmits the information in response to the operation of the return button 353.
(6) Counting request signal: a signal transmitted by the gaming machine 3 when the counting button 357 of the gaming machine 3 is operated. The counting request signal is a signal requesting counting of 1P of the game balls stored in the gaming machine 3.

The platform data includes the following data and information. In the following description, platform data transmitted from the gaming machine 3 to the gaming device 2 is referred to as gaming information.
(1) Out (number of times): The consumption (use, driving) value (out) from the previous data transmission is indicated in units of one ball (1P).
(2) Safe (number of times): The prize awarded value (safe) awarded in accordance with the prize since the previous data transmission is shown in units of one ball (1P).
(3) S prize (number of times): The start prize (S prize) from the previous data transmission is indicated in units of one time.
(4) Start (number of times): This indicates the start (the number of symbol changes, the number of actors operated, and the number of unit games) of the accessory (liquid crystal display unit 390) that operates (changes) due to the S winning from the previous data transmission. The counting is performed at the time of determination, but may be performed at the time of starting.
(5) During operation (state): ON when the character is in operation, such as during symbol fluctuation during data transmission, and OFF when not in operation, the period from ON to OFF is indicated. Identify as active. That is, the gaming machine 3 can output game information capable of specifying whether or not the display unit 39, which is an example of an accessory included in the gaming machine 3, is operating (design change).
(6) Big hit (number of times): The number of big hits that have occurred since the previous data transmission is indicated in units of one time. It is counted at the time of occurrence, but may be counted at the time of termination.
(7) Big hit (state): If a big hit state is occurring during data transmission, ON is shown, and if no big hit state is occurring, OFF is shown. Therefore, the period from ON to OFF is set as a big hit. Can be identified. That is, the gaming machine 3 can output game information capable of specifying whether or not a big hit, which is an example of the special gaming state, has occurred.
(8) Amanaka (state): During data transmission, if a special state (amanaka) or a big hit state is occurring, it is ON, otherwise it is OFF, so it turns OFF after it turns ON. The period up to is specified as the onset of a sweet or jackpot condition. For example, when Amanaka (state) is ON, if the big hit (state) is ON, a big hit state is generated. In addition, a special state such as a time saving state or a probable change state corresponds to Amanaka. Note that during the occurrence of the big hit state, it is not always necessary to turn ON the state (state). If both the big hit (state) and the middle (state) are OFF, the normal state can be specified. The state of a big hit (state) or a medium state (state) is defined as a special prize.
(9) Number of gaming balls: The number of gaming balls (points) stored in the gaming machine 3 is indicated in units of one ball (1P).

The gaming machine 3 transmits the total data from the previous transmission to the gaming device 2 in a predetermined period unit such as 200 ms, for example. When the gaming device 2 receives the game information from the gaming machine 3, it converts the gaming information into data. To the relay device 54.
In the configuration of the present example, a data signal such as a telegram capable of specifying the above data item is transmitted from the gaming machine 3 to the gaming machine 2 in units of a predetermined period (for example, 200 msec). In the above description, only information related to the present example is illustrated, but other information such as fraudulent information is also output.

(Management device)
As shown in FIG. 5, the management device 10 includes an output unit 11 such as a liquid crystal display and a printer (not shown), a device main body 100 that executes various arithmetic processes, an input unit 12 including a keyboard, a mouse, and the like, a gaming device 2, and the like. And a communication I / F unit 13 for realizing communication with an external device. The device main body 100 includes a storage device 15 such as a hard disk drive, as well as a CPU 101 that executes arithmetic processing, a storage element such as a ROM 102 and a RAM 103, an electronic board on which a communication control element that configures an I / O is mounted, and the like. Have.

  The management device 10 realizes a function of storing and managing game data for each gaming machine by causing the CPU 101 to execute the execution program read from the storage device 15 and the like. The management device 10 receives the data notification transmitted from the gaming device 2 every 200 msec via the in-site network 500. The management device 10 totals the game data for each gaming machine, for example, by totalizing the game information based on the data notification including the game information (unit data) for each gaming machine. In the management device 10, money reception processing and consideration provision processing, game balls (points), balance and possessed balls, the number of borrowed balls, the number of converted balls, the deposit amount, the number of counted balls, the sales amount as consideration for the borrowed balls, and Various kinds of information such as the acceptance and issuance processing of a ball ticket can be specified for each gaming machine.

The management device 10 realizes functions as the following units by causing the CPU 101 to execute a program read from the ROM 102.
(1) Receiving means: connected to the gaming device 2 as game information transmitting means via a venue network 500 which is a data communication line, and receiving game information (vehicle data) from the gaming device 2 via the venue network 500 Means of receiving.
(2) Game data generating means: means for performing arithmetic processing on the game information received by the receiving means to generate game data relating to the game of the gaming machine 3.
(3) Value judging means: It is possible to specify the presence or absence of a change in a game ball (game value, point) or the presence or absence of a game ball, which is output from the gaming machine 3 and stored by the gaming machine 3 as the gaming value storage means. Means for determining the presence or absence of a change in a game ball or the presence or absence of a game ball based on game information. Further, the value determining means can determine whether there is a ball or a balance (value) stored by the gaming device 2 as the value storage means.
(4) Value specifying means: game value (game value, points) that can be specified by game information output from the gaming machine 3 side and includes at least the game balls (game value, points) stored by the gaming machine 3 as the game value storage means. A means of determining the amount of usable value available to a company. The game value stored in the game machine 3 based on game information that can specify the remaining state of the game balls (game value, points) stored by the game machine 3 as the game value storage means. While the remaining state of (game value, points) is specified, the remaining state of possessed balls and balance, which is an example of the value stored on the gaming device 2 side, is specified.
(5) Judgment processing means: means for performing judgment processing for judging whether or not the usable value specified by the value specifying means is smaller than a predetermined amount.
(6) State determining means: means for determining the state of the gaming machine 3. The state of the gaming machine 3 determined by the state determination means includes whether the gaming machine 3 is in an operating state or a non-operating state, whether or not the game is continued in which the game is continued, and the like.
(7) Period management means: means for managing the state period of the gaming machine 3 in units of state determined by the state determination unit. This period management means can manage the ratio of any one of the state periods to a preset specific period in the state period of each state.
(8) Replacement detecting means: means for detecting player replacement when it is determined by the state determination means that the game is not to be continued, and then it is determined that the game is not started by the same player.
(9) Abandoned table specifying means: A means for specifying the abandoned table which is the gaming machine 3 that has been abandoned with the usable value remaining. This notifying platform specifying means determines whether or not the gaming machine 3 has been determined by the determination processing means to be smaller than a predetermined amount (for example, 100P) and has been determined to be inactive by the state determining means. , And specify it as a stand.
(10) Abandoned table notifying means: means for notifying the abandoned table specified by the abandoned table specifying means. The informing unit informing unit performs the determination process when at least one of a store opening process when the game hall starts business on the day and a store closing process when the game hall ends business on the day is performed. It is possible to execute a special notification for notifying the gaming machine 3 whose usable value has been determined to be smaller than the predetermined amount by the means as an abandoned table.
(11) Non-operation classifying means: means for classifying the non-operation state of the gaming machine 3 determined to be in the non-operation state by the state judgment means. The non-operating section means is provided for determining the remaining state of the game ball (game value, points) on the gaming machine 3 side and the remaining state of the valuable value (held ball, balance) on the gaming machine 2 side specified by the value specifying means. The type of the non-operation state is classified according to at least one of them. The types of the non-operating states include the first non-operating state <non-operating A>, the second non-operating state <non-operating B>, the third non-operating state <value forgotten>, and the fourth non-operating state. There is a non-operation state such as <seating non-operation>.
(12) State notifying means: means for notifying the non-operating state of the gaming machine 3 by the non-operating classifying means. The status notifying means includes a first to a fourth status for notifying that the gaming machine 3 is divided into the first non-operational state to the fourth non-operational state to be in the first non-operational state to the fourth non-operational state. There is a notification means.
(13) Display means: means for displaying a list of abandoned tables to be subjected to the special notification.
(14) Non-operation timer (time measuring means): means for measuring the non-operation continuation time, which is the length of time during which the non-operation state in which the gaming machine 3 is not operating is continued. This non-operation timer (time counting means) is used to set the non-operation continuation time when there is no change in the game ball (game value, points) and the symbol change is not executed (when the accessory is not operating). Time.
(15) Game data management means: means for managing game data. The game data management means can manage the game data by classifying the state into “playing”, which is an example of the first state, and a state other than “playing”. Further, the game data management means can manage the game data representing the history of the game based on the game information for each player.
(16) Usage suppression means: means for suppressing processing of using the value of the ball and the balance, which are valuable values stored on the gaming device 2 side.

(Operations of the amusement arcade system)
In the amusement arcade system 1, after the game information (table data) indicating the game status in the game machine 3 is output from the game machine 3, the game machine 3 → the game device 2 → the relay device 54 → the management device 10 passes through the route. Is transmitted. The management device 10 manages game data for each gaming machine.

  The management device 10 specifies and manages the operating state of the gaming machine 3 as shown in FIG. The state divisions indicating the operating state include “state 1 division” indicating whether the gaming machine 3 is occupied by the player, “state 2 division” indicating whether the gaming machine 3 is in the operating state, and the player is playing a game. Three sections of “state 3 section” are provided. In the figure, “occupied” corresponds to “state 1 section”, “in operation” corresponds to “state 2 section”, and “in game” and “on standby” corresponds to “state 3 section”. I have.

A method of specifying the operating state of the gaming machine 3 by the management device 10 will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. This time chart is a temporal chart showing the state of the game of any of the gaming machines 3, and shows time-dependent changes of a plurality of flags in parallel.
Among the flags in FIG. 6, each flag of “occupied”, “in operation”, “in game”, and “in standby” indicates a state indicating the operation state of the gaming machine 3 specified and managed by the management device 10. It corresponds to the category. The flags of “balance & possession ball”, “game ball”, “game ball change”, “symbol change”, and “prize state” indicate the operation status of the gaming machine 3. The flag of "non-operation timer" indicates whether or not the non-operation timer, which is the time measuring means, is operating. As will be described later, the “standby” includes a “standby 1” for watching a symbol change without firing a ball, and a “standby 2” for preparing for the next game.

The situation at the time indicated by the circled numbers in FIG. 6 is as follows.
Circled number 1: Deposit at game start → Occupy start.
Circled number 2: Lending processing of game balls with the balance received (increase in game balls corresponds to loan balls). Note that the circled numeral 2 includes not only normal characters but also white characters. For the sake of distinction, one of them is shown in white letters.
Circled number 3: Game balls are consumed and operation starts (out occurs).
Circled number 4: Start winning, symbol change started.
Circled number 5: The game ball becomes zero and stops out.
Circled number 6: After stopping the out, stop changing the symbol → Up to that point, set “Standby 1” and start the non-operation timer.
Circled number 7: Deposit due to insufficient balance.
Circled number 8: Since the out-of-operation occurred while the non-operation timer was operating, the period up to that point is referred to as “waiting 2”.
Circled number 9: Stoppage (out stop) → transition to “waiting 1” because the number of reservations increased.
Circled numeral 10: Since the number of holds has been reduced, the driving restarts (out occurs) and shifts to “during game”.
Circled number 11: Big hit occurred.
Circled number 12: After the big hit, stop for a while (out stop) → Because the big hit is in progress, set “Standby 1”.
Circled number 13: Probable change state, symbol change and driving start.
Circled number 14: The jackpot is extended, and the symbol change stops.
Circled number 15: It becomes a time-saving state and the design changes and the driving starts.
Circled number 16: Time saving ends.
Number 17 in a circle: Finish driving to take a break.
Circled numeral 18: The number of game balls has decreased, but there is no effect on the game flag (the control flag corresponding to “playing”) due to the counting process.
Circled number 19: Since all issuance processing (issue processing for associating all possessed balls and balances with game card 53) has been performed to temporarily take a break, it is determined that the game has ended, the non-operation timer is stopped, and the non-operation timer is counted. The timer operation period is “standby 2”.
Circled numeral 20: Returning from the break, receiving the game card 53 → Since the same game card 53, it is determined that the game will be restarted.
Circled number 21: Convert all balls into game balls.
Circled number 22: No start winning, no hold, symbol fluctuation stop.
Circled number 23: The driving is completed because the game is completed.
Circled number 24: Since the non-operation timer has timed out, the timer operation period until the time-up is set to “non-standby” described later, and the symbol change stop is set to “occupied” and “in operation”.

  The operation state specified by the management device 10 will be additionally described below. When any of the balance, the possessed ball, and the game ball is present, or is “in operation”, or is “standby 2” (third state), the management device 10 determines “occupied”. If not, specify "unoccupied". That is, at least one of the possessed ball / balance, which is a valuable value stored by the gaming machine (valuable value storage means) 2, and the gaming ball (game value, points) stored by the gaming machine (game value storing means) 3. The period in which any one of them is present, the period in which the management apparatus 10 as the state determination unit determines that the game apparatus 3 is in the operation period (the state period in which the gaming machine 3 is “operating”), and the state in which the management apparatus 10 is “standby 2”. Is determined as an occupation period that is a “occupied” state period in which the gaming machine 3 is occupied.

  As described above, the management device 10 determines the “state 1 category” of “occupied” or “non-occupied”, the “state 2 category” of “operating” or “non-operating”, and “ The operating state of the gaming machine 3 is specified using the “state 3 division” state division of “in game”, “standby 1 or 2” or “non-standby”.

  The management device 10 determines the presence / absence of a game ball change by comparing the game balls included in the game information sent from the gaming machine 3 with the previous and next game information. Then, if there is a game ball change (hereinafter, referred to as a ball change), it is specified as "playing" (first state) (referred to as a first specifying method). That is, the management device (state determination unit) 10 determines that the game ball (game value, point) stored in the gaming machine (game value storage unit) 3 has changed by the management device 10 as the value determination unit. When the game is performed, the state of the gaming machine 3 is determined to be “in game” (first state). It should be noted that there are exceptions including the fourth specifying method described later. Basically, if a ball is fired, the game ball decreases and the ball changes, but even if the safe occurs, the ball changes.

  The management device 10 specifies whether or not the symbol is changing (during the operation of the accessory) based on the game information sent from the gaming machine 3. Then, the non-operation timer is not operated during the ball change or during the symbol fluctuation, and the non-operation timer is operated for a predetermined period (for example, one minute) when none of them is present. Then, when the predetermined period elapses, the time is up, the ball is changed or the symbol is being changed, or all the issuance processing is performed in the corresponding gaming device 2, or the management device 10 Stops the operation of the inactivity timer.

  The management device 10 specifies “standby 1” (second state) during a symbol change without a ball change. In other words, the management device (state determination means) 10 changes the state of the gaming machine 3 other than “during game” (first state) to “during symbol change” (during operation of the display unit 39 as the accessory). Standby 1 "(second state). Also, "playing" (first state) or "waiting 1" (second state) is set to "operating", and "waiting 2" (third state), "non-standby" (fourth state), and the like. Others are specified as “non-operating” (non-operating state) (referred to as a second specifying method). In other words, the management device (state determining means) 10 determines that the state of the gaming machine 3 being changed (during operation of the accessory) among the states of the gaming machine 3 other than “during game” is “standby 1”, and The “operating” state period in which the state of the machine 3 is determined to be “in game” or “in standby 1” is determined to be the operating period of the gaming machine 3.

  In addition, the state of the timer operation period, which is the time period of the non-operation timer, is divided as follows depending on the condition of the operation stop of the non-operation timer. That is, the specified period elapses (time-up) → specifies “non-standby” (fourth state), and the others → specifies “standby 2” (called a third specifying method). In other words, the management device (state determination means) 10 determines that the game balls (game value, game value, etc.) of the gaming machine 3 are included in the timer operation period, which is the time period during which the non-operation continuation time is measured by the non-operation timer (time measurement means). The state of the gaming machine 3 during the timer operation period in which the first condition including at least the occurrence of the change of (point) is satisfied is classified as "standby 2" (third state), while the first condition is not satisfied. The state of the gaming machine 3 during the timer operation period in which the second condition that the predetermined period has elapsed (the non-operation continuation time has reached a predetermined upper limit period) is satisfied is classified as “non-standby” (fourth state).

  The management apparatus 10 maintains “non-standby” instead of “in game” even if the game ball changes when a transfer process such as a lending process or a counting process is performed (referred to as a fourth specific method). .). That is, in the management device (state determination unit) 10, the management device (value determination unit) 10 determines that there is a change in the game ball (game value, point) stored in the gaming machine (game value storage unit) 3. Even when the game is performed, when the game is caused by the transition processing related to the game ball stored in the gaming machine 3, the determination that the game is “in game” (first state) is suppressed. In this case, the change in the game ball and the change in the lending ball and the like are compared, and it is determined whether the comparison result corresponds (for example, the difference is within ± 10P) or not, and whether the change is due to the lending process or the like. It is also possible to consider a time lag between a game ball change and a loan ball change.

  The above-described fourth specifying method is a condition indicating an exception in which a state change (state transition) is not performed. Even in the case of the fourth specific method, if the timer is operating (the non-operation timer is operating), the operation is continued. If the state immediately before the symbol is changing, the “standby 1” of the second specific method is continued. If the immediately preceding state is “playing”, for example, the lending process is performed during firing, the “special game” of the first specific method is continued, and if not, the “non-standby” of the fourth specific method is performed. And

"Standby" means "Standby 1" during a symbol change without a ball change watching the symbol change, depending on whether or not a non-operation timer is activated, and "Standby" in the third specific method for preparing for the next game. 2 ".
Although not shown in FIG. 6, the management device 10 monitors whether or not a big hit occurs, and specifies “waiting 1” when there is no ball change during the big hit. In other words, the management device (state determination unit) 10 does not change the game ball (game value) of the gaming machine 3 during the big hit (during the occurrence of the special game state), and stops the symbol change of the display unit 39. In this case, the state of the gaming machine 3 is determined to be "standby 1" (second state). This determination assumes a state where the player is watching the ending of the big hit as in the case of the encircled numeral 12 in FIG. In addition, during the special prize, the ball change continues, and it becomes “playing” by the above-mentioned first specific method without any additional conditions, but if the player takes a break after performing all issuance processing, the “standby” Medium 2 ”. In this case, even if the number of possessed balls and the like becomes zero, "waiting 2" may be set as an exception as in the case of the symbol change. In addition, during the special prize, the game may be classified as "playing" irrespective of the determination of the first specific method, but may be "playing" even if the game is interrupted, for example, during a certain change. Therefore, it is also possible to make the same determination as the other, and separately set the "state 4 section" as the fourth state section by setting whether or not "special prize".

  The management device 10 monitors the game ball and the symbol fluctuation and the state that can be specified by the game information by receiving the game information, and when the game ball changes, the “state 3 category” is “playing”. On the other hand, if there is no change, if the symbol is changing, it is specified as "waiting 1". If the game ball does not change and the symbol is not changing, the non-operation timer is operated.

  The non-operation timer is stopped due to time up or other game ball change, symbol change start, or the like. The management device 10 sets the timer operation period, which is the time period of the non-operation timer, to “non-standby” if the stop is due to a time-up, and to the game ball change other than the time-up or the stop due to a symbol change start or the like. If there is, “waiting 2” is specified to specify the state of “state 3 division”.

  The management device 10 specifies “in play” or “standby 1” as “operating” for “state 2 division”, and designates “standby 2” or “non-standby” as “non-operation”. ]. For "State 1 category", if any of the balance, possessed ball, and game ball are present, or "in operation", or if "waiting 2", specify "occupied", otherwise Specifies “unoccupied”.

  Even if there is a change in the game ball, the management device 10 does not exceptionally specify a state change (state transition) if the change corresponds to a lending process or a counting process. The management device 10 specifies whether or not to support the lending process or the like by comparing the change in the game ball with the lending ball or the like. However, as an exception during the big hit, the game ball is specified as “standby 1” even if there is no change in the game ball and no symbol change is performed.

  The management device 10 specifies the state as described above and displays or prints out the period of the state unit so as to be comparable with well-known game information such as “out” as shown in FIG. In this case, the period of "in operation" is divided into "operation period", the period of "occupied" is divided into "occupation period", and the period of "playing" is divided into state units such as "game period". The periods are totaled, and the ratio of the period to the period converted by out and the ratio to the operating period are calculated.

  The management device 10 as game data management means includes a game ball (game value, points) stored by the gaming machine (game value storage means) 3 and a value stored by the game device (value value storage means) 2. The error data between the actually measured value and the theoretical value of the total value (possible balls, balance) may be manageable for each player.

The items in FIG. 7 are as follows.
(1) Out, safe, participation rate: Out is a point (use value) used in the gaming machine 3 based on the out in the game information output by the gaming machine 3. The safe is a point (payout value) given according to the game in the gaming machine 3 based on the safe in the game information. Outgoing rate is the ratio of safe to out.
(2) Period: The target period specified as shown in the time chart (FIG. 6).
(3) Out rate: The ratio of the target period to the period converted from out. In FIG. 7, conversion is performed assuming that out 6000 corresponds to a period of 1:00. By referring to the out rate during the game period, it is possible to specify whether the converted out (absolute out, 6000 in FIG. 7) is appropriate (appropriate as it approaches 100%). Further, if the absolute out is adjusted so that the out rate of the operating period approaches 100%, an appropriate absolute out can be obtained even for the gaming machine 3 which does not directly specify the operating period.
(4) Operating ratio: The ratio of the target period to the operating period.
(5) Average, total: The average is the average value per machine type. The total is the total of the models.

  Here, “standby 2” in FIG. 7 will be supplementarily described. While the non-operation timer is in operation, the status is “non-operation”. However, in the flowchart of FIG. 7 and FIG. If not, the configuration in which the timer operation period is changed to “unoccupied” is illustrated. In this case, the timer operation period set as “non-occupied” in this example is separately managed without changing to “non-occupied” when the operation of the non-operated timer is stopped, and is changed from “occupied” to “non-occupied” at the time of counting in FIG. The occupation period may be specified by excluding the timer operation period.

  Further, in this example, “waiting 2” is not included in the operation period, but may be managed by including it in the operation period. In this case, the distribution of the operating state may be performed when the non-operation timer is stopped, as described above. However, the timer operation period is specified as the operation period, and then the “non-standby” period is excluded from the operation period. And the operating period may be specified.

  Note that the management device 10 determines player replacement as follows. That is, it is determined that the game is continued by the same player not only when the balance and possessed ball remain but also when the game ball remains without any of them. In addition, the management device 10 also determines that the “standby 1” and “standby 2” are to continue the game. That is, in the case of “occupied”, it is determined that the game is to be continued. Here, while the symbol is being changed, it is specified as “standby 1”, and therefore, the gaming ball (balance), which is a valuable value stored by the gaming device (valuable value storing means) 2, and the gaming machine (game value storing means) 3 Even if the management device (value determination means) 10 determines that there is no game ball (game value, point) stored by the above, the symbol is being changed (during the operation of the display unit 39 serving as the accessory). In, the management device (state determination means) 10 determines that the game is to be continued.

  Regarding the replacement of the player, the management device 10 determines that the replacement is performed when “occupied” ends and thereafter a player who is not the same as the player who has finished the game starts the game. In this case, the determination that they are not the same is made on condition that the next game start is determined without accepting the game card 53 (recording medium) on which all the issuance processes have been performed.

  The player replacement will be described with reference to FIG. 6 described above as an example. In the figure, for example, there are periods in which the balance and possessed balls are lost during the game of the same player, such as periods of circled numerals 2 to 7 and periods of circled numerals 2 (open characters) to 18. In this case, conventionally, for example, a timer such as a non-operation timer is restarted every time an out occurs, and a period during which the timer is operating is determined to be a game by the same player. On the other hand, in the configuration of the present example, since the management device 10 can specify the period in which the game ball exists and the period of “in operation” including the symbol change, the non-operation timer operates during that period. Regardless of the method, by treating the same player as the same player, it is possible to make the uncertain identification method using the non-operation timer closer to a more reliable identification method.

  In FIG. 6, the management apparatus 10 of this example determines that the game is continued because the game balls remain in the period of 2 to 5 out of the encircled numbers 2 to 7. On the other hand, in the period of the encircled numerals 5 to 7, the management device 10 specifies the balance or the like again by the encircled numeral 7 while the game ball does not remain but “waiting 1” or the timer operation period. Since "waiting 2" is reached, it is determined that the game of the same player is to be continued during the period from the encircled numerals 2 to 2 (open characters) in which the balance or the like is exhausted. In other words, the management device (state determination means) 10 uses the game balls (game value, points) stored by the gaming machine (game value storage means) 3 and the value stored by the game device (value value storage means) 2. After the symbol change by the display unit 39 is stopped in a state where it is determined by the management device (value determining means) 10 that both the possessed ball and the balance are not present, before a predetermined period of time elapses. When the state is switched to the state determined by the management device (value determining means) 10 when there is at least one of the possessed ball / balance (valuable value) and the game ball, a period after the symbol change by the display unit 39 is stopped. It is determined that the game is to be continued.

  Similarly, in the period from the circled numeral 2 (open characters), the management device 10 determines that the game is to be continued because the game balls remain, but the game ball remains, and the game proceeds to the circled numeral 18 where there is no game ball. It is determined that the game is to be continued. That is, the management device (state determination unit) 10 determines that the management device (value determination unit) 10 determines that there is no value ball and balance that are valuable values stored by the gaming device (valuable value storage unit) 2. Even if there is a game ball (game value, points) stored in the gaming machine (game value storage means) 3, when the management device (value determination means) 10 determines that there is a game ball, it is determined that the game is to be continued.

  Since the balance etc. remain in the period of the encircled numerals 18 to 19, it is determined that the game is continued also in this period, and as a result, the first period of the encircled numerals 2 to 19 is determined to be the same player. In this case, for example, in the period of the encircled numbers 8 to 11, the player leaves without performing the issuance process because of a break, and the game ball remains even if the non-operation timer times out, so that the game is continued. For example, it is possible to make a determination (determination), which is impossible with the conventional configuration, and it is possible to approach a more reliable specifying method.

  When the game card 53 is received with the circled numeral 20, the same player continues the game by comparing the card ID of the received game card 53 with the card ID of the previous issue processing as in the conventional case. Can be determined. It is assumed that the player who has performed all the issuance processes, such as forgetting the existence of the game card 53 and making an additional deposit, may resume the game without accepting the game card 53, so that "occupied" continues. When the game card 53 is accepted, the same determination as at the start of the game is performed, and when the determination is the same, it is determined that the game is to be continued. In other words, when the gaming machine (medium receiving unit) 2 receives the game card (recording medium) 53 issued by the gaming device (medium issuing unit) 2 shared by the corresponding gaming machine 3, the management device (state) The determination means 10 can determine that the game is played by the same player regardless of whether the game is continuing.

  By performing such continuation determination as to whether or not to continue the game, for example, the game history for each player can be managed in the game history shown in FIG. In addition, when managing the counting error identifiable by out, safe, sales ball, and counting ball for each player, the counting error is reset by replacing the player, but the reset timing is set to a more appropriate timing. It becomes possible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the configuration of the present example, the operating state is specified for each gaming machine. When the operation state becomes “non-operation” (after the operation is stopped during the operation of the non-operation timer), the game ball, which is an example of the usable value, is compared with the reference value, and the game ball is set to the reference value A (first value). When the reference value, for example, zero P, has been reached (for example, it is higher than zero P or remains), but has not yet reached the reference value B (second reference value, a predetermined amount, for example, 100P) (from the predetermined amount). If the amount is too small), notify the employee as a stand.

  Examples of the method of executing the notification include, in addition to the display and sound on the gaming device 2, the display device 51, and the management device 10, in-store broadcasting, notification to the intercom, and notification using an island alarm such as a so-called representative lamp. it can.

If the employee confirms and determines that the game is empty, a capture process exemplified below for capturing the remaining game balls may be performed.
-The employee determines that an empty space is available, and performs an empty space operation on the gaming device 2 (for example, transmits an empty space signal in response to an operation of the remote controller 295) →
・ Counting process is performed by the gaming device 2 to count the remaining game balls →
・ The remaining ball of the gaming device 2 converted from the game ball is taken in the game hall.

  In this importing process, a game ball (game value, point) stored in the gaming machine 3 is subjected to a counting process to generate a counting ball (counting value), and the counting ball is stored in the gaming device 2 side. This is a process of shifting to possessed balls (valuable value) and taking in as internal data.

  It should be noted that the history of the captured ball and the like is managed, and when a return is later requested by the player, a history is selected at, for example, the POS terminal 55, and the general card 532 associated with the ball or the like is issued. Or a settlement process for associating with the accepted member card 531. The settlement process is a process of issuing a game card (recording medium) 53 associated with the ball (value) obtained by the capture process. In this case, the fetching process and the settlement process may be performed on the condition that the information is to be notified of the abandoned table. That is, one of the acquisition process and the settlement process may be allowed on the assumption that the non-operation state is classified into any of the types described below by the management device (non-operation classification unit) 10.

  Regardless of whether it is "non-operation" or not, when the management device 10 notifies the store closing or opening, the same comparison as above is performed, and the game ball remains but does not reach the reference value. In this case (when the amount is smaller than the predetermined amount), a notification is made as a stand alone (special notification). In other words, even if a vacant lot arrangement (take-in processing, etc.) is leaked due to a notification during business, vacant lots should be rearranged again when the store is closed, or game balls that will remain due to trial hits or the like at the time of closing the store are targeted for arrangement. It becomes possible. When the notification of the abandoned table is displayed on the management device 10, a list of the abandoned tables may be displayed, and the gaming machine 3 may be individually or collectively selected from the list to perform the import process or the settlement process. The notification may not be performed in the case of "non-operation", but may be performed when a notification indicating that the store is closed or opened is provided.

Further, the above-described processing such as notification may be performed for only one of the opening and closing of the store. Further, the specification of the abandoned table may exclude the gaming machine 3 which has performed a specific registration such as a meal break.
Further, since game information such as out indicating whether or not the operation handle 335 is operated is transmitted from the gaming machine 3, when the operation handle 335 becomes non-operation instead of the determination of "non-operation" Alternatively, the detection may be performed.

  As described above, the management device 10 sets the reference value A (for example, zero P) and the reference value B (for example, the predetermined amount 100P) for the game ball, and has reached the reference value A. In a state in which the gaming machine 3 has not reached the state (a state in which the amount has become smaller than the predetermined amount), the gaming machine 3 that has become “non-operating” is determined and notified as a stand. This notification is mainly provided to the employee. When the employee confirms that there is no player by the notification, the game device 2 is caused to perform a game ball counting process by remote control operation, and the information is held. Carry out processing of the ball.

The import process is managed by the management device 10 and can be confirmed by, for example, performing a history reference operation at the POS terminal 55. For example, the management device 10 can issue a general card 532 in which a possessed ball or the like taken in by selecting a corresponding history from among the referenced histories is associated.
In addition, the management apparatus 10 may perform the above-described determination of the abandoned table and display a list of the abandoned tables even when a store closing process or a store opening process is performed in addition to the case of “non-operation”. In the list display of the abandoned tables, it is possible to select the gaming machine 3 that performs the taking process and the like. The management device 10 can execute a loading process or the like for the selected gaming machine 3. That is, it is possible to execute the capture processing by the gaming device 2 as the value capturing means for one or more selected ones of the abandoned tables that are listed and displayed by the management device 10 as the display unit. It is possible.

  As the notification of the abandoned table, the non-operation state may be subdivided and notified as described below (FIG. 9). The camera 230 provided in the gaming device 2 is used for the non-operation state division in FIG. Using this camera 230, it is possible to detect whether a player is sitting on a chair in front of the gaming machine 3. When it is detected that the player is seated, the item of “human body detection” in FIG. 9 is “detection”, and when it is not detected, the item is “non-detection”. Note that the determination of “non-operation” may be either a determination using a non-operation timer or a determination using human body detection by the camera 230, or may be a combination of both.

In the management apparatus 10, four sections are provided as non-operating state sections (FIG. 9). The categories are <non-operation A>, <non-operation B>, <value forgotten>, and <seating non-operation>.
<Non-operation A> is specified when the “human body detection” is “non-detection” and the game ball (usable value) does not reach the reference value A (for example, the game ball is zero P or the balance does not remain). You. For the gaming machine 3 of <Non-operation A> in which the empty platform is rich, no special notification is made to the employee, but the fact that the gaming machine 3 is "empty" is reported.

  <Non-operation B> in FIG. 9 is specified when “human body detection” is “non-detection” and the game ball (usable value) reaches the reference value A but does not reach the reference value B. . Regarding the gaming machine 3 of <Non-operation B> which needs to be confirmed by the employee, whether or not the gaming machine 3 may be arranged as an empty space is notified to the employee. is there. The conditions are the same as those for the notification of the abandoned table described above.

  <Value Forgotten> in the drawing is specified when “human body detection” is “non-detection” and the game ball (usable value) has reached the reference value B. For the gaming machine 3 in which the gaming ball has reached the reference value B or the balance or the like remains <value is forgotten>, the employee is notified that it is confirmed that the player has forgotten to settle the account and has left. Although the issuing process is prohibited, the use of possessed balls and game balls is not prohibited, and when a game is detected, the process shifts to a safe mode in which a configuration in which a player takes a break and cancels the game is released. Although the use of the game ball is not prohibited in the safe mode, the process using the game ball may be suppressed. However, the suppression process other than the illustrated example may be performed by prohibiting the use of the game ball or the holding ball.

  <Seat non-operation> in the figure is specified when the “human body detection” is “detection” and the game ball (usable value) has not reached the reference value A. Regarding the gaming machine 3 of the <non-seat operation> in which the player occupies the gaming machine 3 unnecessarily without playing the game, the gaming machine 3 is occupied even though the player does not play the game for the employee. Notify to check if there is any.

In addition, as notification to the player such as notification of “empty”, in addition to the output (for example, display or voice output) on the game device 2 or the display device 51, the notification may be on an island end, a rest area, or the like. An output from the provided general information display device can also be exemplified.
When the game balls are compared with the reference value, the number of balls obtained by summing the possessed balls may be set as the comparison target. In other words, the usable value is calculated based on the game ball (game value, points) stored by the gaming machine (game value storage means) 3 and the possessed ball (acquired value) stored by the game device (acquired value storage means) 2. , At least. Further, the usable value may be a value including a game ball, a possessed ball, and a balance.
Further, when the balance remains, it may be processed as <forgot value> regardless of the game ball.

  <Non-operation A>, which is an example of the first non-operation state, is a game ball (game value, points) stored on the gaming machine 3 side, and a value ball and a balance, which are valuable values stored on the gaming device 2 side. May be a non-operating state category that does not reach the predetermined reference value A (first reference value). In <non-operation B>, which is an example of the second non-operation state, the value of the ball and the balance, which are valuable values stored on the gaming device 2 side, have not reached the predetermined reference value A (first reference value). On the other hand, although the game balls (game value, points) stored in the gaming machine 3 have reached the predetermined reference value A (first reference value), the predetermined reference value B (second reference value) May be a non-operational state that does not reach the limit. <Value Forgotten>, which is an example of the third non-operation state, means that the value of the ball and the balance, which are valuable values stored on the gaming device 2 side, have reached a predetermined reference value A (first reference value). Alternatively, it may be a non-operating state category in which game balls (game value, points) stored in the gaming machine 3 have reached a predetermined reference value B (second reference value). <Seat non-operation>, which is an example of the fourth non-operation state, includes a game ball (game value, points) stored on the gaming machine 3 side and a value ball and a balance which are valuable values stored on the gaming machine 2 side. Both may not reach the predetermined reference value A (first reference value), but may be a non-operating state category in which a player playing the gaming machine 3 is detected.

In addition, as an example of the notification, the notification based on the character information according to the division is illustrated. May be. Further, when performing the above-described capturing process, the condition identification in FIG. 9 may be used as a condition. Further, the settlement process can be performed if <value is forgotten>, while <non-operation A> or <non-operation B> can be used. It can also be exemplified that it is impossible if there is.
In addition, the non-operating state is divided as described above, and the information is displayed by comparing it with the game information as shown in FIG. 7, and the information is output by displaying different identification for each game machine on a so-called island layout. it can.
Also, in the case of <value forgotten> in FIG. 9, a configuration in which the mode is switched to the safe mode in which the issuing process is restricted is illustrated. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the above-described fetch process or the like is permitted according to the determination result, for example, on condition that it is determined to be <non-operation B>.

Next, the flow of the state determination process executed by the management device 10 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
There is no payment or card acceptance of the game card 53 (S101: NO), no game information is received (S103: NO), all issuance processing is not performed (S136: NO), and the non-operation timer is not timed up (S103: NO). S161: NO) is determined as an initial standby flow for convenience of explanation.

  In the initial standby flow, when there is a deposit or a card reception of the game card 53 (S101: YES), the occupation flag is set to 1 (S102). When the game information is received (S103: YES), it is determined whether or not the game ball has changed (S104). If there is a change in the game ball (S104: YES), it is determined whether or not the change corresponds to a lending ball or a counting ball (S121).

  If the change of the game ball corresponds to the lending ball or the counting ball (S121: YES), the process proceeds to the determination of whether or not all the issuing processes have been executed (S136). On the other hand, if the change of the game ball does not correspond to the lending ball or the counting ball (S121: NO), the safe mode is released (S122), the game flag is set to 1 (S123), and it is determined whether the standby flag is 1 or not. Is performed (S124). For example, when the standby flag is zero (S124: NO), such as at the start of the game or during the game, and the non-operation timer is in the operation (S108: NO), the process proceeds to the determination as to whether or not all issuance processing has been executed. (S136).

  If there is a change in the game ball, the above-described flow is performed. However, if there is no change in the game ball (S104: NO), and if the accessory is operating such as a symbol change (S105: YES), the game flag is set to zero. At the same time (S106), the standby flag is set to 1 (S107), and it is determined whether or not the non-operation timer is operating (S108). For example, at the start of the game or during the game, the inactivity timer is inactive (S108: NO), and the process proceeds to the determination of whether or not all issuance processing has been executed. In the time chart of FIG. 6, “occupied” corresponds to the occupation flag = 1, “in game” corresponds to the game flag = 1, and “in standby 1” corresponds to the standby flag = 1.

  If there is no change in the game ball (S104: NO) and the accessory is not in operation (S105: NO), if the game flag is 1 (S131: YES), that is, immediately after the change of the game ball is finished, the game flag is set. It is set to zero (S151), and the operation of the non-operation timer is started (S152). On the other hand, when the game flag is zero (S131: NO) and the standby flag is 1 (S132: YES), that is, when the accessory is operating without a change in the game ball, but when the operation is completed, the standby is performed. The flag is set to zero (S133), and it is determined whether there is no balance, balls, or game balls (S134).

  For example, when the balance, the game ball, and the like remain during the game (S134: NO), the operation of the non-operation timer is started (S135). The standby flow during the non-operation timer is not active (S105: NO), the game flag is zero (S131: NO), and the standby flag is zero (S132: NO). Becomes

  When there is a change in the game ball with the standby flag being 1 (S104: YES), if it is determined that the change does not correspond to the lending ball or the counting ball (S121: NO), the safe mode is canceled. (S122), the game flag is set to 1 (S123). Then, since the standby flag is 1 (S124: YES), the standby flag is reset to zero (S125).

  On the other hand, if there is a game ball change that does not correspond to a lending ball or the like while the non-operation timer is operating (S104: YES → S121: NO → S124: NO → S108: YES), the non-operation timer is stopped (S109). The state of the gaming machine 3 during the timer operation period, which is the time period measured by the operation timer, is set to “standby 2” (S110). "Standby 2" is a flag indicating a preparation period for the game. Further, when the accessory operation is started without a change of the game ball during the operation of the non-operation timer (S105: YES → S108: YES), the same processing is performed. In this case, the status of the timer operation period is set to “standby 2” (S110).

  When the game is performed as described above and the game is over, all the issuance processing is not performed (S136: NO), and if the non-operation timer times out (S161: YES), the state of the timer operation period is set to "non-operation". "Standby" (S162), that is, not only the game but also no preparation during the non-operation timer is operating. If there is no balance or the like (S163: YES), the occupation flag is set to zero (S171), and the timer operation period Is changed to "not occupied" (S172). On the other hand, when many game balls remain or there is a balance (S163: NO → S164: YES), the safe mode is started (S165), and the occupation state is maintained. When there are only a few game balls (S164: NO), only the notification to the employee is performed without setting the safe mode, and the occupation state is maintained in this case as well.

  On the other hand, if all issuance processing is performed (S136: YES), the process returns as it is if the accessory is in operation (S137: YES), while the non-operation timer operates if the accessory is not in operation (S137: NO). If so, the operation is stopped (S138), the state of the timer operation period is set to "waiting 2", and the game flag and the occupation flag are set to zero (S139, S140). If the accessory is in operation (S137: YES), after the return, even if the game information is received (S103: YES), the flow from S105: YES to S108: NO is continued while the operation is continued. When the operation of the accessory ends (S105: NO), the standby flag is set to zero at S131: NO → S132: YES (S133). Since the balance and the like are in a state where there is no balance in all issuance processing (S134: YES), the occupation flag is set. Are set to zero (S140).

  Although not shown in the flow, it can be assumed that the game ball does not change at the output timing of the game information even when the game ball is continuously fired. This is because the rule is that the firing of 100 balls for 60 seconds is the upper limit, so the 600 ms interval per ball is the upper limit, and there is a possibility that the game information does not change in the illustrated game information at the interval of 200 ms. Therefore, it is determined that there is a change in the game ball in a state where the timer operation period that operates after the game flag is determined to be 1 (S131: YES) has not reached a predetermined period (for example, 1 second as a reference period). (S104: YES), the state of the timer operation period may be set to "during game". That is, when the first condition is satisfied before the predetermined reference period is reached in the timer operation period (time measurement period of the non-operation continuation time), the management device (state determination unit) 10 It is determined that the state of the gaming machine 3 before the start of the period continues even during the timer operation period. In this case, any method may be adopted, such as setting the game flag to zero after a predetermined period has elapsed. It is also assumed that a symbol change is started, but in this case as well, if the game ball changes within a predetermined period, the game may be left "in game".

  The amusement arcade system 1 configured as described above is a system provided corresponding to the gaming machine 3 that stores a game ball (game value, points) that is subtracted in accordance with the game and added when the game is won. . In this gaming arcade system 1, when it is determined that the game ball stored on the gaming machine 3 side has changed, the state of the gaming machine 3 is determined to be "playing" (first state). In the gaming arcade system 1, the game data is managed in a state of "playing" and a state other than "playing".

  According to the amusement arcade system 1, by determining the state of the gaming machine 3 based on a change in the gaming ball stored on the gaming machine 3 side, the accuracy in managing the game data indicating the operating status of the gaming machine 3 Can be improved.

  The game information output from the gaming machine 3 includes information capable of specifying whether or not the display unit 39, which is an example of an accessory provided in the gaming machine 3, is operating to execute symbol fluctuation. In the amusement arcade system 1, among the states other than “in game” (first state), the state in which the symbol is being changed by the display unit 39 is determined to be “standby 1” (second state). According to such a determination, even if there is no change in the game balls (game value, points) stored in the gaming machine 3, the state in which the player is playing when the accessory such as the display unit 39 is operating is determined. Because it can be managed, the operating status can be managed more accurately.

  In addition, the gaming machine system 1 sets the state period in which the state of the gaming machine 3 is determined to be “playing” (first state) or “standby 1” (second state) as the operating period of the gaming machine 3. Is determined. By determining that the period of “playing” (first state) or “standby 1” (second state) is in operation, it is possible to specify an operation state with a reduced time lag as compared with the related art.

  During the big hit, which is an example of the special game state, the gaming system 1 does not change the game balls (game value, points) stored in the gaming machine 3 and stops the symbol change by the display unit 39. Even in this case, the state of the gaming machine 3 is determined to be "standby 1" (second state). For example, when the opening of the special winning opening 360 is completed during the big hit and the ending of the big hit or the like is performed, it is assumed that many players watch the ball without firing the ball. It is necessary to treat it in the same way as watching the operation of an object. During the big hit, even if the gaming ball does not change and the accessory is not operating, specifying the “standby 1” (second state) makes it possible to manage the operating state assuming the above assumption.

  In the amusement arcade system 1 of this example, when the game balls (game value, points) stored in the gaming machine 3 do not change and the symbol change is not executed, the non-operation timer sets the non-operation continuation time. Time. Conventionally, a so-called non-operation timer is restarted every time an out occurs. However, according to the game space system 1 of the present embodiment, the non-operation timer is operated when there is no change in the game ball or when there is no accessory operation. Thus, the operating status can be managed more accurately.

  In this gaming arcade system 1, a first condition that includes at least a change in a game ball (game value, points) stored in the gaming machine 3 during a timer operation period that is a time period measured by a non-operation timer is satisfied. The state of the gaming machine 3 during the timer operation period is divided into "standby 2" (third state). On the other hand, the state of the gaming machine 3 during the timer operation period in which the second condition is satisfied that the non-operation continuation time reaches the predetermined upper limit period without satisfying the first condition is “non-standby” (fourth state). Are classified. In this case, by dividing the operation state during the timer operation period according to which condition is satisfied, the operation state can be managed more accurately.

  The amusement arcade system 1 sets the state of the gaming machine 3 in the state of changing the symbol (during the operation of the accessory) among the states of the gaming machine 3 other than “in game” (first state) to “standby 1” (second state). At the same time, the state period in which the state of the gaming machine 3 is determined to be “in game” or “in standby 1” is determined to be the operating period of the gaming machine 3. Further, a period in which at least one of the possessed ball / balance (valuable value) stored in the gaming machine 2 and the gaming ball (game value, points) stored in the gaming machine 3 is present is determined to be the operating period. It is determined that the period and the period classified as “standby 2” (third state) are the occupation period in which the gaming machine 3 is occupied.

  During the period when the player occupies the gaming machine 3, that is, during the period when the start of the game by another player is excluded, not only the period in which the gaming device 2 has valuable value such as balls and balances, but also It is assumed that a period during preparation, such as during symbol fluctuation (during the operation of the accessory) or “waiting 2” (third state), is included. In the case of the configuration of the present example, the operating status is determined by determining that a period during preparation, such as during symbol change (during the operation of the accessory) or “standby 2” (third state), is “occupied”. You will be able to manage more accurately.

  In the amusement arcade system 1 according to the present embodiment, if the first condition is satisfied before a predetermined reference period such as one second is reached in the timer operation period, the state of the gaming machine 3 before the start of the timer operation period. Is determined to be continuing even during this timer operation period. For example, when the use frequency of a game ball is restricted by a rule or the like, it is determined that the game ball does not change in spite of playing the game because the transmission interval of the game information transmitted from the gaming machine 3 is short. Although a case where game information is transmitted is assumed, if the first condition is satisfied in a shorter period than the period corresponding to the second condition when the non-operation timer is activated, the non-operation timer is activated before the non-operation timer is activated. It is possible to manage the operation status in consideration of such an assumption by determining that the state has been continued.

In this gaming arcade system 1, the state period of the gaming machine 3 is managed in units of state. If the state period is managed in units of state, the state period can be managed with high accuracy.
Also, in the gaming arcade system 1, the ratio of any one of the state periods to a predetermined specific period is managed for each state period. In this case, it is possible to grasp the game tendency such as how much the player watches the operation of the accessory without firing the ball by the ratio to the specific state, for example, the ratio of the game period to the operation period.

  In the amusement arcade system 1, even when it is determined that the game ball (game value, point) stored in the gaming machine 3 has changed, the change is due to the game ball transfer process. In this case, the determination that the game is being played (first state) is suppressed. The game balls stored in the gaming machine 3 are changed not only when the game balls are used for a game, but also when a transfer process such as a lending process or a counting process is performed. If the determination of “during game” is suppressed when a change in the game ball occurs due to the transfer processing, a more accurate game state can be managed.

  The gaming arcade system 1 of the present embodiment stores a value that is at least one of a possessed ball that is a game value acquired by a player through a game and a balance that is a monetary value inserted by the player. It is configured to include the device 2. The gaming arcade system 1 determines that there is a game ball (game value, points) stored by the gaming machine 3 even if it is determined that there is no possessed ball / balance stored in the gaming device 2. When the game is performed, it is determined that the game is continued.

  In this case, in the case of a payout-type gaming machine, it is determined that the game is to be continued even when a game ball corresponding to a ball left on an upper plate or the like remains, and the game device 2 to be managed by the gaming device 2 is determined. When the ball / balance no longer remains, it is possible to reduce the risk that the player will erroneously determine that the game has ended.

  Also, in the gaming system 1, it is determined that there is no both the ball / balance, which is a valuable value stored on the gaming device 2 side, and the gaming balls (game value, points) stored on the gaming machine 3 side. Even in this case, if the symbol is being changed by the display unit 39, it is determined that the game is continued. When the player plays a game, for example, as in the period of encircled numerals 5 to 6 in FIG. 6, the player watches the operation of the accessory, even when the game ball is exhausted in addition to the ball held and the balance. A state can be assumed. In this case, it is desirable to determine that the player is continuing the game, and it is determined that the game is continued even if no game ball or the like remains (if the game is being played or the accessory is operating). The game continuation determination in consideration of the above assumption becomes possible.

  In the amusement arcade system 1, in a state where it is determined that there is no game ball (game value, point) stored on the gaming machine 3 side and no ball / balance (valuable value) stored on the gaming device 2 side. After the symbol change is stopped, if the state is switched to a state where it is determined that there is at least one of the possessed ball, the balance, and the game ball before the predetermined period elapses, after the symbol change is stopped. It is determined that the game is continued for the period. For example, even if there are no balls, balances, or game balls as in the period of circled numbers 6 to 7 in FIG. 6, and the symbol change is stopped, the player can make money for the next game. It can be assumed that a game is being prepared such as preparing a game. In this case, it is desirable to determine that the player is continuing the game, and it is determined that the game is to be continued if the state is "operating" within a predetermined period after the game balls and the like do not remain and are not running. This enables the game continuation determination in consideration of the above assumption.

  In the amusement arcade system 1, a medium issuing means (gaming device) for issuing a gaming card 53 associated with a possessed ball / balance (valuable value) and a medium for accepting the gaming card 53 associated with a possessed ball / balance. Reception means (gaming devices) are provided for each gaming machine. The management apparatus 10, when the gaming card (recording medium) 53 issued by the medium issuing means shared by the corresponding gaming machine 3 is accepted by the medium accepting means, regardless of whether the game is continued or not. Can be determined to be a game by the player.

  In this case, it is determined that the game by the same player has been restarted when the game card 53 that has performed the issuing process is received, but when the game card 53 is received during the continuing game, not at the time of restarting the game. Even if the game card 53 corresponds, it can be determined that the game is restarted. Therefore, for example, even when the player who has performed the entire issuance process and interrupted the game resumes the game without accepting the issued game card 53, and subsequently accepts the game card 53, the player resumes the game. Since it can be determined that the game has been performed, it is possible to determine the restart of the game in consideration of the above assumption.

  The amusement arcade system 1 is a replacement detection unit that detects a player replacement when it is determined that the game is not to be continued by the management device 10 as the state determination unit, and then when it is determined that the game is not started by the same player. It has. In this gaming arcade system 1, game data representing the history of the game, and actual measured values relating to the total value of the game ball stored in the gaming machine 3 and the ball / balance (valuable value) stored in the gaming machine 2 At least one of the error data with respect to the theoretical value can be managed for each player. As described above, in the amusement arcade system 1 according to the present embodiment, since at least one of the game history and the counting error of each player is to be managed based on the replacement of the players, the accuracy of the game continuation is improved for each player. The history or counting error can be managed.

  Further, the gaming system 1 is provided in correspondence with the gaming machine 3 having gaming value storage means for storing gaming balls (gaming value, points) which are subtracted in accordance with the game and added when winning in the game. System. The amusement arcade system 1 performs a determination process of determining whether or not the game ball (usable value) specified by the management device 10 as a value specifying unit is smaller than a predetermined amount. Means and state determining means for determining whether the gaming machine 3 is in an operating state or a non-operating state. In the gaming arcade system 1, the gaming machine 3 for which the usable value is determined to be smaller than the predetermined amount and which is determined to be in the non-operating state can be specified and notified as the abandoned table.

  In this case, in order to notify the abandoned table that has become inactive with a small amount of game balls remaining in the game machine 3, the game ball can be specified by the information transmitted from the game machine 3 that can specify the game ball. In addition, it becomes possible to notify the abandoned table without having to provide a sensor in the gaming machine 3 which is frequently replaced. As described above, the gaming machine system 1 according to the present embodiment has a state in which the possessed ball (acquired value) remains even though the player has finished the game, so that the next player avoids the game. Is a system for a game arcade having excellent characteristics that can reduce the possibility that the game cannot be determined.

  The management device 10 as the abandoned platform notification means is used when at least one of the store opening process when the game hall starts business on the day and the store closing process when the game space ends business on the day is performed. In addition, a special notification for notifying the gaming machine 3 whose usable value is determined to be smaller than the predetermined amount as a stand is executed.

  As described above, in the amusement arcade system 1, the notification of the abandoned table is executed according to at least one of the store opening process and the store closing process, and in this case, the special notification for notifying the abandoned table regardless of whether it is inactive or not. Be executed. In the case of the store closing process, a special notification is given to the gaming machine 3 which has been left unresponsive due to the notification during business operation, and in the case of the store opening process, the above process is not performed at the time of the store closing process, or during the store closing process, Since special notification is provided for the gaming machine 3 in which a game ball or the like has been generated by a trial hit, it is possible to appropriately process such a gaming machine 3.

  A gaming machine 2 as an acquired value storage unit for storing possessed balls (acquired value), which is a gaming value acquired by a player through a game, is provided for each gaming machine. The usable value to be determined by the management device 10 includes at least a game ball (game value, points) stored in the gaming machine 3 and a possessed ball (acquired value) stored in the game device 2. The value may be included. In this case, the detection accuracy can be further improved by including not only the game ball but also the possessed ball in the determination target.

  The game device 2 that stores the possessed ball (acquired value), which is the game value acquired by the player in the game, performs a counting process on the game ball (game value, points) stored by the gaming machine 3 specified as the abandoned table. It is possible to execute a capturing process for generating a counting ball (counting value) by performing the process and transferring the ball to a holding ball to capture as internal data. The gaming device 2 executes the import process in response to an operation of a game room employee such as a remote control operation. Conventionally, an employee who has been informed of the abandoned table checks the gaming machine 3 and if it is determined that the game is over, it is necessary to process game balls and the like so that the next player can play the game. However, it is difficult to perform a process of resetting the game ball for the gaming machine 3 or to manage the gaming ball even if the game ball 3 can be reset. On the other hand, in the amusement arcade system 1 of the present example, since the counting process can be performed and the ball can be taken in, the above process can be facilitated.

  Further, the gaming machine 2 can execute a settlement process for issuing a gaming card 53 associated with the possessed ball (acquired value) after performing the above-described capturing process. Even if the employee decides that the game is over, the player may be required to return the game ball or ball held afterwards, but the counting ball, which is the value of the processed game, is required. By performing the payment processing for issuing the attached gaming card 53, it is possible to appropriately cope with such a case.

  Further, the management device 10 in the game arcade system 1 includes a display unit for displaying a list of the abandoned tables targeted for the special notification, and the display unit displays one or more selected abandoned tables from the list. For the abandoned table, the gaming device 2 as a value capturing means can execute a capturing process. For example, when performing a special notification corresponding to a store closing process or a store opening process, it is not necessary to go to the gaming machine 3 and check at least because there is no player, but in this case, it is necessary to select an abandoned table based on the list. Since the loading process is performed, the process of the abandoned table can be facilitated.

  The game space system 1 of the present invention is a game provided corresponding to the gaming machine 3 having game value storage means for storing game balls (game value, points) which are subtracted according to the game and added when winning in the game. It is a place system. This gaming arcade system 1 stores a valuable value that stores a valuable value that is at least one of a possessed ball that is a game value acquired by a player by a game and a balance that is a monetary value inserted by the player. It is configured to include the gaming device 2 having means.

  The amusement arcade system 1 of the present embodiment specifies the remaining state of game balls (game value, points) stored on the gaming machine 3 side, while holding balls and balance (value) stored on the game apparatus 2 side. Identify the remaining status of Then, for the gaming machine 3 determined to be in the operating state based on the gaming information, the gaming machine system 1 of the present example uses the gaming machine 3 side game balls (gaming value, points) remaining state, and the gaming device. The type of the non-operating state can be classified according to at least one of the remaining status of the ball and balance (valuable value) on the two sides.

  The amusement arcade system 1 of this example is an amusement arcade system having excellent characteristics that can improve the accuracy in managing the operation status of the gaming machine 3 by classifying the types of non-operational states. According to the gaming arcade system 1, it is possible to appropriately support the response of the gaming arcade when the player leaves the seat while leaving the ball and the balance (valuable value) by the non-operating state classification.

As the type of the non-operating state, a game ball (game value, points) stored on the gaming machine 3 side and a balance (valuable value) stored on the gaming machine 2 side are both predetermined reference values A (first value). <Non-operation A>, which is the first non-operation state that has not reached (1 reference value). In the amusement arcade system 1, for the gaming machines 3 classified as <non-operating A>, a first state notifying unit for notifying that it is <non-operating A> is provided corresponding to each gaming machine. I have. In order to determine the <non-operation A>, which is the first non-operation state in which an amusement arcade employee can open as an empty space without checking, after reducing the labor involved in the confirmation work by the employee, It becomes possible to appropriately notify the player of the empty space.
In this example, the balance is illustrated as the valuable value to be compared with the reference value A. However, the value may be a possessed ball or a total value of the possessed ball and the balance.

  As the type of the non-operation state, the balance (valuable value) stored on the gaming machine 2 side does not reach a predetermined reference value A (first reference value), while the game ball stored on the gaming machine 3 side <Non-operation B>, which is the second non-operation state, in which (game value, points) has reached the predetermined reference value A but has not reached the predetermined reference value B (second reference value) included. In the amusement arcade system 1, for the gaming machines 3 classified as <non-operating B>, a second state notifying unit for notifying that the operation is <non-operating B> is provided corresponding to each gaming machine. I have. Since <Non-operation B> which needs to be checked by the employee because the balance (value) remains in the gaming device 2 is determined, it is possible to appropriately support the checking operation by the employee.

  As the type of the non-operation state, the balance (value) stored on the gaming device 2 side has reached a predetermined reference value A (first reference value), or the game ball stored on the gaming machine 3 side The third non-operation state <value forgotten> in which (game value, points) reaches a predetermined reference value B (second reference value) is included. Regarding the gaming machines 3 classified as <value forgotten>, the third state notification means for notifying that the value is <value forgotten> and the processing of using the balance (value) stored in the gaming device 2 are suppressed. And the use suppression means are provided for each gaming machine. In order to determine the third non-operating state corresponding to the so-called forgetting of the value and shift to the safe mode by the use suppressing means, not only can the employee appropriately support the confirmation work, but also the remaining balance (value). Can be reduced.

  As the type of the non-operating state, both a game ball (game value, points) stored on the gaming machine 3 side and a balance (valuable value) stored on the gaming machine 2 side are determined by a predetermined reference value A (first value). (The reference value), which is the fourth non-operating state in which a player playing the gaming machine 3 is detected. Regarding the gaming machines 3 classified as <non-operating>, a fourth state notification unit for notifying that it is <non-operating> is provided corresponding to each gaming machine. In order to determine the fourth non-operation state corresponding to the so-called non-operation of seating, it is possible for an employee to confirm a gaming machine 3 in which a player who does not play a game may occupy the gaming machine 3 unnecessarily. Becomes

  The amusement arcade system 1 of the present embodiment generates a counting ball (counting value) by performing a counting process on a game ball (game value, point) stored on the gaming machine 3 side, and is stored on the gaming device 2 side. At least one of a capture process of shifting to a ball (value) and capturing as internal data, and a settlement process of issuing a gaming card 53 associated with the ball by the capture process, It can be accepted on the premise that the non-operation state is classified into any of the types. In order to allow acquisition processing and settlement processing in accordance with the non-operational state classification, for example, performing acquisition processing without state division may make it difficult to confirm later, or there may be no need for settlement. Unnecessarily adding the ball capture process to the target of the settlement process can reduce the risk of an increase in the processing load on the system.

Instead of or in addition to the configuration of this example, the following configuration may be adopted. Further, the following configurations may be appropriately combined and adopted.
In this example, the state is specified based on a change in the game ball, but the state may be specified by detecting an out or start as in the related art. In this case, the non-operation timer may be operated during the game so that the non-operation timer is restarted every time an out is detected, as in the related art. In consideration of such circumstances, the present invention may be applied to a conventional game machine that pays out conventional game media. In addition, the present invention may be applied to a system that employs a so-called island edge counter provided at the island edge as well as the individual vehicle counting function.

In the present embodiment, the data transmission from the gaming device 2 to the management device 10 via the relay device 54 has been exemplified. However, the present embodiment may be applied to a configuration in which data is transmitted directly from the gaming device 2 to the management device 10. .
A card can be used as the recording medium, but any recording medium such as a coin, a portable memory, or paper may be used. The game value may be directly recorded on the recording medium, or the management device 10 may associate the ID of the recording medium with the corresponding game value. Any configuration may be adopted as long as the information that can specify is recorded.

  The set value of the gaming machine 3 may be arbitrarily set by an administrator through an operation input, may be set in advance by the manufacturer of the management device 10, or may be set information from an external (for example, a chain store headquarters) server. May be downloaded and set. In this case as well, the setting information input by the operation input in the server is downloaded and becomes the setting value of the gaming machine 3. Of course, past game information may be set as the reference value.

All of the illustrated game information may be directly specified by the input signal or may be indirectly specified by using an arithmetic expression. Further, the data signal is exemplified as the game signal, but a signal input by a pulse signal or the like may be used.
The models may be configured by any classification, for example, by grouping the models by rate or floor.

Specific numerical values of the first reference value and the second reference value can be appropriately changed. Periods such as a predetermined period (for example, one minute) when the non-operation timer expires and a predetermined period (for example, one second) for determining a change in a game ball can be appropriately changed.
The numerical values, the number of digits, the items, and the like in the description are merely examples, and any numerical values may be adopted. In addition, the identification output may be in any output form, such as adding a symbol other than the example, and the output may be at least printing or display output.
Regarding the notification of the abandoned table, in this example, the list display by the management device 10 and the lighting display by the gaming device 2 are illustrated, but the abandoned table may be notified by other methods such as sound, sound, or signboard presentation.

  As the range, both the minimum value and the maximum value may be set, or only the minimum value of each range is set, and the maximum value is specified by referring to the minimum value of the next range. Only one of the maximum value may be set. Either of the above and the excess may be adopted, and the expression such as “reached” is an expression corresponding to both the above and the excess. The same applies to the following and less than, and expressions such as “not reached” are expressions corresponding to both.

The target gaming machine 3 can also be adopted in a pachinko gaming machine other than the exemplified pachinko gaming machine 3, a slot machine, and the like. In addition, the game medium is expressed as a game value as needed in consideration of the illustrated enclosed type.
In this example, the management device 10 performs the game state determination process. However, the game device 2, the relay device 54, and the like may perform the process, and the illustrated process includes the game device 2, the relay device 54, and the display device 51. Alternatively, it may be performed by any device such as the management device 10, and may be configured in any manner. Further, the exemplified configurations may be combined in any manner including modified examples, and a configuration that is not adopted may be provided as appropriate.

  As described above, specific examples of the present invention have been described in detail as in the embodiments. However, these specific examples only disclose examples of the technology included in the claims. Needless to say, the scope of the claims should not be interpreted in a limited manner by the configuration or numerical values of the specific examples. The scope of the claims encompasses techniques in which the above-described specific examples are variously modified, changed, or appropriately combined using known techniques, knowledge of those skilled in the art, and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Amusement arcade system 10 Management apparatus (reception means, game data generation means, value determination means, value identification means, determination processing means, state determination means, period management means, replacement detection means, abandoned table identification means, abandoned platform notification means , Non-operation classification means, status notification means, display means, non-operation timer (time measurement means), game data management means, usage suppression means)
2 gaming device 20 control unit (game information acquisition means, game information transmission means, valuable value storage means, acquired value storage means, value capture means)
21 status display unit (status notification means)
221 Money processing unit (money receiving means)
230 camera (player detection means)
280 Card reader / writer (card RW, medium issuing means, medium receiving means)
3 Pachinko machines (game machines)
330 board (game area)
357 Counting button (counting operation receiving means)
40 main circuit (lottery means, holding means, reading means, big hit state generating means, operation switching means, communication means)
43 storage unit (game value storage means)
45 production control circuit (production lottery means)
47 Probability setting unit (setting means)
500 Site Network (Line)
51 display device 53 game card (recording medium)
54 Relay device 55 POS terminal

Claims (6)

It is provided in correspondence with a gaming machine having a game value storage means for storing a game value that is subtracted with the game and added when a prize is won in the game, and the game value acquired by the player by the game, and the game value input by the player. A game arcade system including a gaming device having a value storage unit that stores a value that is at least one of money values,
On the basis of game information output from the gaming machine side and capable of specifying the remaining gaming value status stored by the gaming value storage means, the remaining gaming value status stored on the gaming machine side is specified. Value specifying means for specifying the remaining value value stored on the gaming device;
State determining means for determining whether the gaming machine is operating or non-operating based on the gaming information;
For the gaming machine determined to be in a non-operating state by the state determining means, non-operating division means for dividing the non-operating state is provided corresponding to each gaming machine,
The non-operation classifying unit classifies the type of the non-operation state according to at least one of the remaining state of the game value on the gaming machine side specified by the value specifying unit and the remaining state of the valuable value on the gaming machine side. Amusement arcade system. As the type of the non-operation state divided by the non-operation division means, the game value stored on the gaming machine side and the value stored on the gaming device side are all set to a predetermined first reference value. At least a first non-operational state that has not been reached,
2. The game machine classified into the first non-operation state, wherein first state notification means for notifying that the game machine is in the first non-operation state is provided for each game machine. Playground system. While the value stored on the gaming device side does not reach a predetermined first reference value as a type of the non-operation state classified by the non-operation classification unit, the game stored on the gaming machine side At least a second non-operation state in which the value has reached a predetermined first reference value but has not reached a predetermined second reference value,
3. The gaming machine classified into the second non-operating state, wherein second state notifying means for notifying that the gaming machine is in the second non-operating state is provided corresponding to each gaming machine. An amusement arcade system as described. As the type of the non-operation state classified by the non-operation classification means, the value stored on the gaming device side reaches a predetermined first reference value or the game stored on the gaming machine side At least a third non-operation state in which the value has reached a predetermined second reference value,
A third state notification unit that notifies the third non-operation state that the gaming machine is in the third non-operation state, and suppresses a process of using a value stored on the gaming device side. The system for a game arcade according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the use suppression means is provided in correspondence with each gaming machine. As the type of the non-operation state classified by the non-operation classification means, both the game value stored on the gaming machine side and the value stored on the gaming device side reach a predetermined first reference value. Although not included, at least a fourth non-operation state in which the player is detected by the player detection means for detecting the presence or absence of a player playing the gaming machine,
The game machine classified into the fourth non-operating state, a fourth state notifying means for notifying that the gaming machine is in the fourth non-operating state is provided for each of the gaming machines. A game arcade system according to any one of the preceding claims.   Performing a counting process on the gaming value stored on the gaming machine side to generate a counting value, transferring the counting value to a value stored on the gaming device side and capturing the internal value as internal data; At least one of the settlement processes for issuing a recording medium in which the value associated with the import process is issued is premised on that the non-operation state is classified into any type by the non-operation classification unit. The game arcade system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which allows.

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