JP2022031462A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an environment that can prevent a game machine whose certification is going to expire from being installed by notifying that three years when the game machine can be operated in a game parlor passes before that happens.

SOLUTION: When a date of certification is compared with the current date information and a difference between the date of certification and the current date information reaches a preset number of days, it is possible to easily grasp a valid period of certification related to a game machine by transmitting a period alarm from a center management device to the parlor management device through notification means. Thus, it is possible to prevent a game machine whose certification is going to expire from being installed and further to prevent the game machine from having certification expire and being unable to be authenticated.

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COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to an ecosystem focused on the ecological aspects of gaming machines.

Currently, as for gaming machines such as pachinko machines, only gaming machines that have been certified by a certification body are allowed to be installed in the game hall, and gaming machines that have passed the certification are 3 from the day they pass. It can be installed in the game hall for a year.

In Patent Document 1, as an information management system in a game machine, the input information related to the test date is compared with the information related to the test date stored in the test date column of the machine-specific test date table, and the test date column is used. Inventions that can improve the reliability of the information regarding the test date stored in are described.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-205645

A gaming machine that has been certified for 3 years will be out of certification and will not be able to operate in the gaming hall, but it is installed in the gaming hall before the valid certification deadline of 3 years has passed. If it is in a state, the game hall will carry out procedures with the accreditation body, and it will be possible to extend the operation for three years from the date of accreditation. In other words, if the valid certification period of 3 years has passed without being certified, you will not be able to receive certification after that, so even if you want to continue operating the gaming machine, from the gaming hall. You will have to remove it.
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to notify the fact before three years have passed in which the gaming machine can be operated in the gaming hall. The purpose is to provide an environment that can prevent the installation of gaming machines that are out of certification.

In the gaming machine ecosystem equipped with a center management device that manages the certification date of the gaming machine and the installation information of the gaming machine, and a hall management device.
The center management device and the hall management device are communicated and connected to each other.
The center management device includes a notification means for notifying the hall management device and a notification means.
Timekeeping means to measure the current date information,
With a means of memory,
The storage means includes a test date preset for each gaming machine and a test date.
The gaming machine installation information transmitted from the hall management device according to the installation of the gaming machine,
To remember
The test date is compared with the current date information, and when the difference between the test date and the current date information reaches a preset number of days, a due date alarm is issued through the notification means. It is characterized in that transmission from the center management device to the hall management device.

According to the present invention, the current state of the gaming machine can be grasped by collating the stored test date of the gaming machine with the information sent from the hall management apparatus by the center management apparatus and managing it in the database. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the installation of a gaming machine whose certification has expired.

It is a block diagram which showed the whole structure of this Example. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of a center management apparatus. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of the maker management apparatus and the used sales company management apparatus. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of a hall management apparatus. It is a block diagram which showed the structure of a decryption management apparatus. It is a block diagram of the control board which performs various control of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the power-on processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main processing in the main control board, and the example of the processing at the time of power failure occurrence. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer interrupt process. It is an exploded perspective view seen from the front of the outer frame, the main body frame, the game board, and the door frame constituting a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front perspective view of the outer frame. It is an exploded perspective view after disassembling the main body frame. It is an exploded perspective view which disassembled the game board and looked at from the front. It is an exploded perspective view which looked at the door frame from the front.

[Overview of the gaming machine ecosystem]
It is assumed that all new pachinko and pachislot machines shipped from the manufacturer will eventually be traded in by the manufacturer after going around the market.
A game machine identification ID is attached to the game machine to be shipped.
The manufacturer management device and the hall management device are connected by a communication network centering on the center management device.

Each management device includes a computer such as a PC, and includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, a database, a device for manual input, and the like. Then, the following processing is performed at the time of shipment of the new pachinko / pachislot machine and at the time of trade-in of the pachinko / pachislot machine.

[At the time of shipment of new pachinko machines]
The shipping information of the gaming machine is input and recorded in the manufacturer management device.
The manufacturer management device transmits to the center management device the recorded contents of the shipping information input when the new pachinko / pachislot machine is shipped. The shipping information includes at least the gaming machine identification ID, the hole identification ID of the shipping destination hall, the shipping date, and the manufacturer ID.

On the other hand, when the new pachinko machine is installed in the hall, the hall management device 5 that recognizes the installation transmits the installation information about the new pachinko machine to the center management device 2.
The installation information consists of at least a gaming machine identification ID, a hall identification ID, an installation date, and the like.
The center management device collates the shipping information transmitted from the manufacturer management device with the installation information transmitted from the hall management device based on the game machine identification ID, and records the collation result (new machine shipment processing).

The collation result is a "pair" of shipping information and installation information that match the gaming machine identification ID, and this pair is recorded in the database. This data can be accessed from the outside using the gaming machine identification ID as a key.

[At the time of trade-in]
When the manufacturer trades in the old gaming machine due to replacement with a new machine, the trade-in information of the trade-in gaming machine is input and recorded in the manufacturer management device. The manufacturer management device transmits this input trade-in information to the center management device. The trade-in information includes a gaming machine identification ID, a hall identification ID, a trade-in date, a maker ID, and the like.

On the other hand, on the hall side, along with the removal of the old gaming machine caused by the replacement with the new machine, the removal information of the gaming machine is transmitted to the center management device through the hall management device. The removal information consists of a gaming machine identification ID, a hall identification ID, a removal date, a maker ID, and the like.

The center management device collates the trade-in information transmitted from the manufacturer with the removal information transmitted from the hall management device, and records the collation result (trade-in management process).
The collation result is a "pair" of trade-in information and removal information that match the gaming machine identification ID, and this pair is recorded in the database. This data can be accessed from the outside using the gaming machine identification ID as a key.

As described above, since the gaming machine ecosystem of the present invention accumulates collation results in the database, the current state of the gaming machine having the gaming machine specifying ID by searching the database using the gaming machine specifying ID as a key. Can be known. For example, if the collation result stops at the shipping information and the installation information, the gaming machine should be in the hall with the hall identification ID, and the collation result is added with the removal and trade-in information. For example, the gaming machine has already been traded in from the hole having the hole identification ID.

And since shipping information and installation information, removal information and trade-in information should be "paired" in the center management device, it is unusual for the center management device to have only one of them for a long time, and it is eco-friendly. From the point of view, it is possible to proceed to the scene of investigating the cause.

Furthermore, if there is shipping information, installation information, removal information, or trade-in information for which the collation result is not recorded in the center management device due to a mismatch in the gaming machine identification ID, the manufacturer is determined based on the gaming machine identification ID. , Notifies the manufacturer that a plurality or one of these pieces of information cannot be collated in the center management device, whereby it is possible to confirm at what point in time the location of the gaming machine has become unknown. As a result, basically all gaming machines can be collected and traded in, and useful resources such as liquid crystal display screens, proximity switches, transparent panels, motors, solenoids, and ABS resin can be recycled.

FIG. 1 shows the overall configuration of the gaming machine ecosystem 1. In this embodiment, in addition to the center management device 2, the manufacturer management device 4, and the hall management device 5, the eco unit 6 and the used sales company management device 7 are shown. And the decryption management device 8 is provided, and each is connected by a communication network. The communication network uses the Internet 12 (FIGS. 2 and 3 the communication network may be a dedicated line). The eco-unit 6 is connected only to the hall management device 5 by an I / O (input / output device).
Further, the decryption management device 8 is dedicated to the center management device 2 from the viewpoint of security, and is connected to the center management device 2 by a dedicated line.

Since the gaming machine ecosystem of this embodiment is based on the center management device 2, the maker management device 4, and the hall management device 5, the basic configuration will be described first.
The center management device 2 includes, for example, a device centered on a personal computer, and is a memory such as a CPU 9, a database 3, a ROM 15, a RAM 10, a manual input device 13, an I / O 11, a display 14, and a hard disk shown in FIG. Not shown), which are organically coupled by ordinary in-computer wiring. Further, it is connected to the Internet 12 and the decryption management device 8 through the I / O 11.

The manufacturer management device 4 includes, for example, a device centered on a personal computer, and is a memory such as a CPU 16, RAM 17, ROM 20, manual input device 19, I / O 21, display 18, hard disk, etc. shown in FIG. 3 (not shown). ), Which are organically coupled by ordinary in-computer wiring. It is also connected to the Internet 12 through the I / O 21.

The hall management device 5 includes, for example, a device centered on a personal computer, and includes the CPU 22, RAM 23, ROM 26, manual input device 25, I / O 27, I / O 27a, eco unit 6, hard disk, etc. shown in FIG. It has memories (not shown), which are organically coupled by ordinary in-computer wiring. It is also connected to the Internet 12 through I / O 27a.
The eco unit 6 is exclusively for the I / O 27.

When the manufacturer ships the new game machine to the hall, the shipping information is manually input to the manufacturer management device 4, and the shipping information is centered using the shipping information line L1 configured on the Internet 12 (communication network). It is transmitted to the management device 2. In the hall management device in which the new pachinko machine is installed, the installation information input through the hall equipment is transmitted to the center management device 2 using the installation information line L3 configured on the Internet 12 (communication network).

The information sent from the hall management device 5 to the line L3 is all encrypted and transmitted, including the removal information and non-operation information described later for security reasons. The center management device 2 collates the shipping information and the installation information transmitted from the manufacturer management device 4 and the hall management device 5 based on the gaming machine identification ID, and collates the information with which the gaming machine identification IDs match. Associate as a pair, and use this pair as the collation result. The collation result is transmitted to the database 3 using the collation result line L5 and recorded. This database 3 can be accessed from the outside.

When the old gaming machine is traded in by the manufacturer for replacement of a new machine, the removal information is manually input to the hall management device 5, and the removal information is transmitted through the removal information line L3 formed on the Internet 12 (communication network). It is transmitted to the center management device 2.

Trade-in information is manually input to the manufacturer management device 4 which is the trade-in side of the old gaming machine, and the trade-in information is transmitted to the center management device 2 through the trade-in information line L4 configured on the Internet 12 (communication network). To. The center management device 2 collates the trade-in information received from the manufacturer management device 4 with the removal information transmitted from the hall management device 5 based on the gaming machine identification ID, and when the gaming machine identification IDs match. , The "pair" of these information is transmitted to the database as the collation result through the collation result line L5 and recorded.

Next, in this embodiment, the eco-unit 6, the used sales company management device 7, and the decryption management device 8 are attached to the basic configuration, which will be described below. The eco-unit 6 is located between the gaming machine and the hall management device 5, and in FIG. 1, the gaming machine and the eco-unit 6 are connected via an ECO gaming machine interface. Since the eco-unit 6 serves as a relay device for connecting the gaming machine to the hall management device, it can also be used as a currently known CR unit.
The decryption management device 8 is dedicated to the center management device 2 and is connected by a dedicated line.

When the gaming machine is installed in the hall and the power is turned on, the eco-unit 6 receives the gaming machine identification ID from the installed gaming machine and transmits it to the hall management device 5. The hall management device 5 stores a gaming machine identification ID for business management.

If the operation information does not reach the hall management device 5 through the eco-unit 6 even though the hall management device 5 has already acquired the game machine identification ID, the hall management device 5 does not operate after the set predetermined period. Information is automatically transmitted to the center management device 2 through the non-operating information line L3 configured on the Internet 12. The non-operation information includes at least a gaming machine identification ID, a hall identification ID, a non-operation date, and a maker ID.

The used sales company management device 7 includes, for example, a device centered on a personal computer (also used in FIG. 3), and a memory such as a CPU 16, RAM 17, ROM 20, manual input device 19, I / O 21, display 18, and hard disk (FIG. 3). Not shown), which are organically coupled by a normal in-computer communication network.

The decryption management device 8 comprises a computer-centered device and the like, includes a CPU 28, a RAM 29, a ROM 32, a manual input device 31, an I / O 33, a display 30, and the like, and these are organically coupled by ordinary wiring in the computer. (Fig. 5).

As described above, the installation information, the removal information, and the non-operation information are encrypted when they are transmitted from the hall management device 5 so as not to be leaked to the outside. Therefore, these pieces of information received by the center management device 2 are decoded so as to be readable by the decoding management device 8 and directly transmitted to the center management device through the line L3 configured on the dedicated line.

The operation of the embodiment is summarized as follows. The scenes of operation include the time of shipment of a new unit, the time of used transfer, and the time of trade-in. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control MPU 600a (MPU that controls the game control) of the main control board of the gaming machine is provided with a security function. As a security function, this main control MPU 600a has, for example, a function of determining whether the built-in ROM is a ROM that has received proper authentication, and an internal function when an access other than a predetermined area is performed. The function to generate a reset in the main control MPU 600a, the game machine identification ID stored in the ROM built in the main control MPU 600a, the data stored in the ROM, etc. can be read from the terminal provided outside the main control MPU 600a. It has functions that can be performed.

[At the time of shipment of new units]
When the manufacturer ships a new pachinko / pachislot machine, as described above, each pachinko / pachislot machine is given an ID for specifying the pachinko / pachislot machine. Then, in FIG. 3, from the manual input device 13 at the time of shipment, the game machine identification ID, the hole identification ID of the hall as the shipping destination, the shipping date (for example, the date) and the like are input to the manufacturer management device 4. .. In the maker management device 4, the CPU 16 records this as shipping information in a memory (not shown) based on the operation software stored in the ROM 20. Then, when a command for transmitting shipping information to the center management device 2 is input from the manual input device 13, the CPU 16 attaches the manufacturer identification information (manufacturer ID) to the shipping information stored in the memory and ships the shipping information. It is transmitted to the center management device 2 through the shipping information line L1 configured on the Internet 12.

When the shipping information is transmitted from the manufacturer management device 4, the center management device 2 stores and registers the shipping information in the shipping information file set in the database 3. In this way, each time the shipping information is transmitted from the manufacturer management device 4, the shipping information is stored and stored in the shipping information file. The shipping information includes a gaming machine identification ID, a hall identification ID, a shipping date (for example, date), and a manufacturer ID.

On the other hand, in the shipping destination hall, when the power is turned on to the installed new pachinko / pachislot machine, a gaming machine identification ID unique to the pachinko / pachislot machine built in the main control MPU600a of the main control board of the new pachinko / pachislot machine is generated. It is read out and transmitted to the eco-unit 6 (see FIG. 1).

The eco-unit 6 automatically recognizes the installation of the new pachinko machine together with the game machine identification ID and transmits this to the hall management device 5. When the hall management device 5 receives the gaming machine identification ID from the eco-unit 6 via the I / O 27, the CPU 22 records it in the memory based on the operation software stored in the ROM 26. Next, the CPU 22 uses the above-mentioned gaming machine identification ID, a hole identification ID for identifying its own hole, an installation date (for example, date), a maker ID, and the like as installation information via the Internet via the I / O 27a. It is transmitted to the center management device 2 through the installation information line L3 configured on the 12.

The installation information and non-operation information (described later) transmitted from the hall management device 5 are encrypted by the processing of the CPU 22 and transmitted to the Internet, decrypted by the decoding management device 8 and transmitted to the center management device 2.

The decryption management device 8 receives the encrypted installation information from the hall, decrypts the encrypted installation information stored in the RAM 17 by the CPU 16 using the decryption software stored in the ROM 20, temporarily stores it in the RAM 17, and then puts it on a dedicated line. Installation information is transmitted to the center management device 2 through the configured installation information line L3.

When the installation information is transmitted from the hall management device 5, the center management device 2 receives the installation information and collates it using the collation software stored in the ROM 15. The shipping information file is searched using the gaming machine identification ID included in the received installation information as a search key. When the shipping information including the gaming machine identification ID matching the game machine identification ID included in the received installation information is stored and registered in the shipping information file, the hall identification ID included in the received installation information is used. , It is determined whether or not the hole identification ID of the hole that is the shipping destination included in the matching shipping information matches, and if it matches, it is assumed that the matching is established.

Then, as the collation result, the "pair" of these information is transmitted to the database 3 using the collation result line L5 and recorded. If the collation is successful, the collated information may be added to the shipping information stored in the shipping information file and stored and registered again. This data is set to be accessible (inquirable) from the outside using the gaming machine identification ID as a key.

As a result, the information from the shipping side (manufacturer) and the installation side (hall) accompanying the shipment of the new pachinko / pachislot machine is recorded as being combined (correctly processed) using the gaming machine identification ID as a key. To.

Further, for example, if the installation information is not transmitted from the hall management device 5, or if the installation information and the shipping information do not match the gaming machine identification ID, the collation result is not recorded, so the collation result corresponding to the shipping information. Data is missing. In the case of the configuration described above, the collated information is not added to the shipping information stored in the shipping information file.

Then, when the center management device 2 cannot obtain a collation result for the shipping information stored in the shipping information file for a certain period (for example, three days have passed from the shipping date), in this embodiment, the game machine identification ID The manufacturer is specified by using Notify to. The notification information includes a gaming machine identification ID, a hall identification ID, a shipping date (for example, date), and the fact that collation is not possible. By doing so, it is possible to identify the cause and prevent the appearance of non-trade-in gaming machines again.

[When moving used]
When the used pachinko / pachislot machine is moved to the hall, the manual input device 19 is moved to the used pachinko / pachislot machine management device 7. The hall identification ID, the movement date (for example, the date), and the movement information (installation information) including the manufacturer identification information (manufacturer ID) are input. These data are once stored in the memory, and when a transmission command is input from the manual input device 19, movement information is transmitted from the used sales company management device 7 to the center management device 2 through the used movement line L2 configured on the Internet 12. Will be done. The second-hand sales company acquires the gaming machine by purchasing the gaming machine removed from the hall.

When the movement information is transmitted from the used sales company management device 7, the center management device 2 stores the movement information in the memory. The center management device 2 searches the shipping information file using the game machine identification ID included in the movement information as a search key, and collates the movement information with the shipping information registered in the shipping information file set in the database 3. It may be configured to be used.

In this case, if the shipping information including the gaming machine identification ID that matches the gaming machine identification ID included in the received movement information is stored and registered in the shipping information file, it is assumed that the collation is established.

By doing so, in the center management device 2, by comparing the shipping date and the moving date, it is possible to recognize how many years have passed since the shipping date of the used gaming machine related to the movement. Then, for example, when the sellable period is set from the shipment, it is possible to grasp that the sellable period has passed by using this system. Therefore, for example, a due date alarm can be set from the center management device 2. It will be possible, and it will be possible to urge the hall as optimization guidance information.

In the destination hall of the used pachinko / pachislot machine, the same processing as the installation of the new pachinko / pachislot machine described above is performed. When the power is turned on to the moved and installed gaming machine, the eco-unit 6 recognizes the gaming machine identification ID of the gaming machine and transmits the gaming machine identification ID to the hall management device 5.

In the hall management device 5, after the above-mentioned game machine identification ID is once recorded in the memory, it is determined that the game machine having the above-mentioned game machine identification ID is installed based on the software stored in the ROM 26 by the CPU 22, and the game machine is installed. It is encrypted as information and transmitted to the center management device 2 via the installation information line L3 configured on the Internet 12 via the decryption management device 8. The decryption management device 8 decodes the encrypted installation information by the CPU 28, and transmits the encrypted installation information to the center management device 2 through the installation information line L3 configured on the dedicated line.

Then, the center management device 2 collates the installation information with the movement information from the used sales company management device 7, and when both gaming machine identification IDs match, the "pair" of these information is collated as a collation result. Send to the database through line L5 and record. The recorded collation result can be referred to from the outside using the gaming machine identification ID as a key. This makes it possible to know that the gaming machine has been moved from the second-hand sales company to the hall.

If the gaming machine identification IDs of the paired information do not match and the paired partner information does not reach after the set period, the center management device 2 tells the manufacturer as the set period elapses. Non-verifiable information is automatically transmitted to the management device 4 through the notification line L6. The non-verifiable information includes the game machine identification ID of the movement information (which does not change from the time of shipment of the new machine), the hall identification ID of the destination, the movement date (for example, the date), the manufacturer ID, and the fact that the collation is not possible. include. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the location of the gaming machine is unknown.

As described above, the hall management device 5 determines the non-operating gaming machine based on the gaming machine operating information received from the eco-unit 6, and identifies the non-operating information regarding the gaming machine. The ID is automatically transmitted to the center management device 2 via the decryption management device 8 via the Internet 12 using the non-operating information line L3 together with the ID. This transmission is encrypted by the hall management device 5, decrypted by the decryption management device 8, transmitted to the center management device 2 through a dedicated line, and stored in the RAM 10 of the center management device 2.
This non-operation information is timer-managed by the center management device 2 and is related to the following trade-in information.

[At the time of trade-in]
When the gaming machine is traded in from the hall due to replacement with a new pachinko machine, the power of the gaming machine is turned off first, so that the eco-unit 6 does not recognize the operation of the gaming machine. The eco-unit 6 notifies the hall management device 5 that this operation cannot be recognized, and the hall management device 5 uses this as non-operation information as the non-operation information for the game machine identification ID and the hall identification of the non-operation. ID, non-working date, manufacturer ID, and non-working are transmitted to the center management device 2 through the non-working information line L3 configured on the Internet 12. Since the transmission of this information is encrypted, it is decrypted by the decryption management device 8 and the non-operation information is transmitted to the center management device 2 through the non-operation information line L3 configured on the dedicated line.

When the non-operation information is transmitted from the hall management device 5, the center management device 2 stores the non-operation information in the memory. The center management device 2 searches the shipping information file using the game machine identification ID included in the non-operating information as a search key, and the non-operating information and the shipping information registered in the shipping information file set in the database 3 are used. May be configured to collate.

In this case, if the shipping information including the gaming machine identification ID matching the gaming machine identification ID included in the received non-operating information is stored and registered in the shipping information file, it is assumed that the collation is established.

The hall management device 5 is input with the removal information about the gaming machine removed for trade-in from the manual input device 25, and the hall management device 5 puts this together with the gaming machine identification ID on the Internet 12 on the center management device 2. It is transmitted through the removal information line L3 configured in. The removal information includes a gaming machine identification ID, a hall identification ID, a removal date (for example, date), and a maker ID.

When the removal information is transmitted from the hall management device 5, the center management device 2 stores the removal information in the memory. The center management device 2 searches the shipping information file using the game machine identification ID included in the removal information as a search key, and collates the removal information with the shipping information registered in the shipping information file set in the database 3. It may be configured to be used.

In this case, if the shipping information including the gaming machine identification ID that matches the gaming machine identification ID included in the received removal information is stored and registered in the shipping information file, it is assumed that the collation is established.

On the other hand, when the manufacturer trades in a gaming machine, the trade-in information line L4 configured on the Internet 12 from the manual input device 19 for the trade-in gaming machine to the center management device 2 together with the gaming machine identification ID. Sent through. The trade-in information includes a gaming machine identification ID, a hall identification ID, a trade-in date (for example, date), and a maker ID.

When the trade-in information is transmitted from the manufacturer management device 4, the center management device 2 stores the trade-in information in the memory. The center management device 2 searches the shipping information file using the game machine identification ID included in the trade-in information as a search key, and collates the trade-in information with the shipping information registered in the shipping information file set in the database 3. It may be configured to be used.

In this case, if the shipping information including the gaming machine identification ID that matches the gaming machine identification ID included in the received trade-in information is stored and registered in the shipping information file, it is assumed that the collation is established.

The center management device 2 collates the non-operation information with the removal information and the trade-in information, and when these gaming machine identification IDs match, these information are "paired" to the database 3 using the collation result line L5. Record as. That is, the non-operation information and the removal information are recorded as being generated by the trade-in of the gaming machine.

However, non-operation information may occur for reasons other than these causes, so if a period is set as described above and other paired information does not reach the center management device 2 within that period, As some kind of abnormality, it is designed to call attention to the manufacturer who is the trade-in side. According to this, it can be grasped that the gaming machine has been correctly traded in by matching the removal information and the trade-in information.

Further, if the removal information is not transmitted for a long time after the non-operation information is stored, the center management device 2 determines that it is abnormal and notifies the manufacturer management device 4 of the abnormality information. The abnormality information includes a gaming machine identification ID, a hall identification ID, a non-operating date (for example, date), a maker ID, and a non-operating abnormality. As a result, it is possible to deal with the situation before the trade-in becomes impossible due to an abnormal situation.

Further, when the removal information is transmitted from the hall management device 5 to the center management device 2, trade-in possible information (game machine identification ID, hall identification ID, removal date, trade-in) from the center management device 2 to the manufacturer management device 4 It may be configured to notify the fact that it is possible) through the notification line L6. By doing this, the manufacturer can trade in the gaming machine that has been reliably removed from the hall.
[Notification line]

By the way, the pachinko and pachislot machines are tested by the National Public Safety Commission, which is a designated testing institution, to see if they meet the stipulated conditions. It can only be installed in the hall after receiving it.

The validity period of the test is 3 years, and gaming machines that have passed the expiration date cannot be installed in the hall. If you want to continue operating the gaming machine, if it is installed in the gaming hall before the valid period of 3 years has passed, the police station under the jurisdiction of the gaming hall (hereinafter referred to as the police station). , Is called an accreditation body), and it will be possible to extend the operation for 3 years from the date of accreditation. In other words, if the valid certification period of 3 years has passed without being certified, you will not be able to receive certification after that, so even if you want to continue operating the gaming machine, from the gaming hall. You will have to remove it. In order to solve this problem, when the deadline is approaching (for example, 6 months ago), a due date alarm is sent from the center management device 2 to the hall management device 5 through the notification line L6, and how long the validity period of the test is postponed. Notify what it is. As a result, it is possible to prevent the installation of a gaming machine that is out of certification, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which certification by an accreditation body cannot be obtained. The details will be described below.

In the configuration in which the notification alarm regarding the certification date is notified from the center management device 2 to the hall management device 5 through the notification line L6, first, the certification date information (including the gaming machine identification ID) for the gaming machine that has been certified by the certification body is included. Is input using the manual input device 13 and stored in the center management device 2.

After that, when the certified gaming machine is installed in the gaming hall and the power is turned on, the gaming machine identification ID unique to the gaming machine built in the main control MPU 600a of the main control board 600 of the gaming machine is read out. Is transmitted to the eco-unit 6 (see FIG. 1).

The eco-unit 6 automatically recognizes the installation of the gaming machine together with the gaming machine identification ID and transmits this to the hall management device 5. When the hall management device 5 receives the gaming machine identification ID from the eco-unit 6 via the I / O 27, the CPU 22 records it in the memory based on the operation software stored in the ROM 26. Next, the CPU 22 encrypts the gaming machine identification ID, the hole identification ID for identifying its own hole, the installation date (for example, the date), the maker ID, and the like as installation information via the I / O 27a. Then, the information is transmitted to the decryption management device 8 through the installation information line L3 configured on the Internet 12.

The decryption management device 8 receives the encrypted installation information from the game hall, decodes the encrypted installation information stored in the RAM 29 by the CPU 28 using the decryption software stored in the ROM 32, temporarily stores it in the RAM 29, and then puts it on the dedicated line. The installation information is transmitted to the center management device 2 through the installation information line L3 configured in.

When the installation information is transmitted from the hall management device 5, the center management device 2 receives the installation information and collates it using the collation software stored in the ROM 15. The shipping information file stored at the time of shipment of the new machine is searched using the gaming machine identification ID included in the received installation information as a search key. When the shipping information including the gaming machine identification ID matching the game machine identification ID included in the received installation information is stored and registered in the shipping information file, the hall identification ID included in the received installation information is used. , It is determined whether or not the hole identification ID of the hole that is the shipping destination included in the matching shipping information matches, and if it matches, it is assumed that the matching is established.

Next, if the installed gaming machine is in the installed state without being removed by second-hand sales or trade-in, the center management device 2 is installed before the expiration date of 3 years is reached (for example,). 6 months ago), collate the test date information stored at the time of shipment of the new unit with the current date and installation information, and compare the date stored in the test date information with the current date information. When the difference between the test date and the current date information reaches a preset number of days (for example, 6 months), a due date alarm is transmitted to the hall management device 5 through the notification line L6. As a result, it is possible to notify the fact that the gaming machine can be operated in the gaming hall before three years have passed, so that the workers in the gaming hall are about to run out of certification. It is possible to know the machine immediately and prevent the game machine from being out of certification and unable to be certified.

[6. Main control board, payout control board and peripheral control board]
Next, a control board that performs various controls of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a main control board, a payout control board, and a peripheral control board.

As shown in FIG. 6, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is mainly composed of a main control board 600, a payout control board, and a peripheral control board, and various controls are shared. Therefore, the main control board 600 will be described.

[Main control board]
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 600 that controls the progress of the game is a main control MPU 600a that is a microprocessor having a built-in ROM for storing various processing programs and various commands, a RAM for temporarily storing data, and the like. The main control I / O port 600b as an input / output device (I / O device), the main control input circuit 600c to which detection signals from various detection switches are input, and the main control solenoid for driving various solenoids. It includes a drive circuit 600d and a RAM clear switch 600e for completely erasing the information stored in the RAM built in the main control MPU 600a (hereinafter, referred to as "main control built-in RAM"). .. In addition to its built-in ROM (hereinafter referred to as "main control built-in ROM") and main control built-in RAM, the main control MPU 600a has a watchdog timer for monitoring its operation (system) and for preventing fraud. Functions etc. are also built-in. In addition, the main control MPU 600a has a built-in non-volatile RAM, and this non-volatile RAM has a unique code for identifying an individual by the manufacturer of the main control MPU 600a (a code that exists only once in the world). ) Is stored in advance for the game machine identification ID. Since the once-assigned gaming machine identification ID is stored in the non-volatile RAM, it cannot be rewritten even if an external device is used. The main control MPU 600a can take out the gaming machine identification ID from the non-volatile RAM and refer to it.
The gaming machine identification ID is transmitted to the eco-unit 6 via the payout control board.

An upper start port switch that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start port, a lower start port switch that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start port, and a general winning port that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning port. The detection signal from the switch is first input to the main control input circuit 600c and then input to the main control MPU 600a via the main control I / O port 600b. In addition, a gate switch that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, a general winning opening switch that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening, a count switch that detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening, and a back unit. The detection signal from the magnetic detection switch that is attached to and detects fraudulent activity using a magnet is first input to the main control input circuit 600c via the panel relay terminal board attached to the game board 4, and then the main control I / It is input to the main control MPU 600a via the O port 600b.

The main control MPU 600a outputs a control signal from the main control I / O port 600b to the main control solenoid drive circuit 600d based on these detection signals to the start port solenoid and the attacker solenoid via the panel relay terminal plate. The drive signal can be output, and the upper special symbol display, lower special symbol display, upper special symbol storage display, and lower special symbol storage can be output from the main control I / O port 600b via the panel relay terminal board and the function display board. A drive signal is output to a display, a normal symbol display, a normal symbol storage display, a game status display, and a round display.

In this embodiment, the upper start port switch, the lower start port switch, the gate switch, and the count switch are non-contact type electromagnetic proximity switches, whereas the general winning port switch, Uses a contact type ON / OFF operation type mechanical switch. This is because the game ball frequently enters the upper start port and the lower start port, and frequently passes through the gate portion, so that the game ball is frequently detected by the upper start port switch, the lower start port switch, and the gate switch. Occurs in. Therefore, a proximity switch having a long life is used for the upper start port switch, the lower start port switch, and the gate switch. Further, when a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player occurs, the big winning opening is opened and the game ball frequently enters, so that the game ball is frequently detected by the count switch. For this reason, a proximity switch with a long life is also used for the count switch. On the other hand, in the general winning opening where the game ball does not enter frequently, the detection by the general winning opening switch does not occur frequently.
For this reason, a mechanical switch with a shorter life than a general winning opening switch and a proximity switch is used.

Further, the main control MPU 600a serially transmits various information (game information) related to the game and various commands related to the payout to the payout control board, and various commands related to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the payout control board. Receive by serial method. Further, the main control MPU 600a transmits various commands related to the control of the game effect and various commands related to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the peripheral control board. Here, the main peripheral serial transmission port that transmits various commands to the peripheral control board in a serial manner will be described. The main control MPU 600a is configured around the main control CPU core, and in addition to the main control built-in RAM, the main peripheral serial transmission port, which is one of the main control various serial I / O ports, is circuited via a bus. It is connected. The main peripheral serial transmission port transmits various commands to the peripheral control board as main peripheral serial data, and mainly includes a transmission shift register, a transmission buffer register, a serial management unit, and the like. When the main control CPU core sets a command in the transmission buffer register and outputs a transmission start signal to the serial management unit, this serial management unit transfers the command set in the transmission buffer register from the transmission buffer register to the transmission shift register. The transmission to the peripheral control board is started as the main peripheral serial data. In the present embodiment, the storage capacity of the transmission buffer register is 32 bytes. The main control CPU core continuously transmits a plurality of commands to the peripheral control board by outputting a transmission start signal to the serial management unit after setting a plurality of commands in the transmission buffer register.

The power supply board that supplies various voltages to the main control board 600 includes an electric double layer capacitor BC0 as a backup power source for supplying power to the main control board 600 for a predetermined time even when the power supply is cut off. The capacitor BC0 allows the main control MPU 600a to store various information in the main control built-in RAM in the power off processing even when the power is cut off. When the RAM clear switch 600e of the main control board 600 is operated when the power is turned on, the various stored information is completely erased (cleared) from the main control built-in RAM. The operation signal (detection signal) of the RAM clear switch 600e is also output to the payout control board.

[Control processing on the main control board]
Hereinafter, as an example in which the main control MPU 600a periodically transmits the built-in gaming machine identification ID to the eco-unit 6, the control processing executed on the main control board of the gaming machine will be referred to with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. I will explain. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of power-on processing on the main control board. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the main process in the main control board and an example of the process when a power failure occurs. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing.

[Processing when the power is turned on on the main control side]
When the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine, the main control MPU 600a of the main control board performs a process when the main control side is turned on, as shown in FIG. When the main control side power-on processing is started, the main control MPU 600a sets the stack pointer (step S10). The stack pointer indicates, for example, the address stacked on the stack for temporarily storing the contents of the storage element (register) in use, or temporarily returns the return address of this routine when the subroutine is terminated and returned to this routine. It indicates the address stacked on the stack for storage, and the stack pointer advances each time the stack is stacked. In step S10, the initial address is set in the stack pointer, and the contents of the register, the return address, and the like are pushed onto the stack from this initial address. Then, the stack pointer returns to the initial address by reading in order from the last stacked stack to the first stacked stack.

Following step S10, wait timer processing 1 is performed (step S12), and it is determined whether or not a power failure warning signal is input (step S14). The voltage does not rise immediately from the time the power is turned on until the specified voltage is reached. On the other hand, when a power failure or a momentary power failure (a phenomenon in which the power supply is temporarily stopped) occurs, the voltage drops, and when the voltage becomes smaller than the power failure warning voltage, a power failure warning signal is input from the power failure monitoring circuit of the payout control board as a power failure warning signal. Similarly, when the voltage becomes smaller than the power failure warning voltage between the time when the power is turned on and the voltage rises to a predetermined voltage, a power failure warning signal is input from the power failure monitoring circuit of the payout control board. Therefore, the wait timer process 1 in step S12 is a process for waiting until the voltage becomes larger than the power failure warning voltage and stabilizes after the power is turned on. In the present embodiment, the waiting time (wait timer) is 200 milliseconds (waiting timer). ms) is set. The determination in step S14 is performed based on the power failure warning signal from the power failure monitoring circuit of the payout control board.

Following step S14, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 600e is operated (step S16). This determination is made based on whether or not the RAM clear switch 600e on the main control board is operated and the operation signal (detection signal) is input to the main control MPU. When the detection signal is input, it is determined that the RAM clear switch 600e is operated, while when the detection signal is not input, it is determined that the RAM clear switch 600e is not operated.

When the RAM clear switch 600e is operated in step S16, the value 1 is set in the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG (step S18), while when the RAM clear switch 600e is not operated in step S16, the RAM is cleared. The value 0 is set in the notification flag RCL-FLG (step S20). This RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is a game related to a game such as a probability fluctuation and an unpaid prize ball stored in a RAM built in the main control MPU 600a (hereinafter, referred to as "main control built-in RAM"). It is a flag indicating whether or not to delete the information, and is set to a value 1 when the game information is deleted and a value 0 when the game information is not deleted. The values of the RAM clear notification flags RCL-FLG set in steps S18 and S20 are stored in the general-purpose storage element (general-purpose register) of the main control MPU.

Following step S18 or step S20, wait timer processing 2 is performed (step S22). In this wait timer process 2, the system waits until the system that controls the drawing of the liquid crystal display device by the liquid crystal control unit of the peripheral control board starts (boots). In this embodiment, 2 seconds (s) is set as the time until booting (boot timer).

Following step S22, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG has a value of 0 (step S24). As described above, the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is set to a value of 1 when the game information is erased and a value of 0 when the game information is not erased. When the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG has a value of 0 in step S24, that is, when the game information is not erased, the checksum is calculated (step S26). This checksum regards the game information stored in the main control built-in RAM as a numerical value and calculates the total.

Following step S26, whether or not the calculated checksum value (sum value) matches the checksum value (sum value) stored in the main control side power cutoff process (power cutoff) described later. (Step S28). If they match, it is determined whether or not the backup flag BK-FLG has a value of 1 (step S30). The backup flag BK-FLG stores and holds backup information such as game information, checksum value (sum value), and backup flag BK-FLG value in the main control built-in RAM in the main control side power cutoff process described later. It is a flag indicating whether or not, and is set to a value 1 when the main control side power supply cutoff process is normally completed, and a value 0 when the main control side power supply cutoff process is not normally completed.

When the backup flag BK-FLG has a value of 1 in step S30, that is, when the main control side power cutoff process is normally completed, the work area of the main control built-in RAM is set as the time of power recovery (step S32). For this setting, in addition to setting the value 0 to the backup flag BK-FLG, the power recovery information is read from the ROM built in the main control MPU (hereinafter referred to as "main control built-in ROM"), and this power recovery is performed. The time information is set in the work area of the main control built-in RAM. In addition, "recovery" means that the power is turned on from the state where the power is cut off, the state where the power is restored after the power failure or momentary power failure, and the state where high frequency is irradiated is detected and reset. The state of returning after that is also included.

Following step S32, a power-on command creation process is performed (step S34). In this power-on command creation process, game information is read from backup information and various commands corresponding to the game information are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control built-in RAM.

On the other hand, when the RAM clear notification flag RCL-FLG is not a value 0 (value 1) in step S24, that is, when the game information is erased, or when the checksum values (sum values) do not match in step S28. Or, when the backup flag BK-FLG is not a value 1 (value 0) in step S30, that is, when the main control side power cutoff process is not normally completed, the entire area of the main control built-in RAM is cleared ( Step S36). Specifically, the value 0 is written to the main control built-in RAM (note that a predetermined value may be read from the main control built-in ROM as an initial value and set). Further, the above-mentioned random number for determining the initial value for determining the jackpot to be used for determining the initial value of the random number for determining the jackpot is used when the sum values do not match when the RAM clear switch 600e is operated to erase the game information. Or, when the power off processing on the main control side is not normally completed, a unique ID code stored in advance in the non-volatile RAM of the main control MPU is taken out, and a random number for jackpot determination is taken out based on the taken out ID code. The initial value derivation process that always derives the same fixed value from the fixed numerical value range of the counter that updates is executed, and this fixed value is set as the initial value.

Following step S36, the work area of the main control built-in RAM is set as an initial setting (step S38). This setting reads the initial information from the main control built-in ROM and sets this initial information in the work area of the main control built-in RAM.

Following step S38, RAM clear notification and test command creation processing are performed (step S40). In this RAM clear notification and test command creation process, a power-on command classified into power-on for clearing the main control built-in RAM and notifying that the initial setting has been performed is created, and various inspections of the peripheral control board are performed. Create test commands that are classified as test-related, and store them as transmission information in the transmission information storage area of the main control built-in RAM.

Following step S34 or step S40, a process of transmitting a gaming machine identification ID is performed (step S41). A process of transmitting the built-in gaming machine identification ID to the eco-unit 6 is executed from a terminal provided outside the main control MPU.

Following step S41, interrupt initial setting is performed (step S42). This setting sets the interrupt cycle when the main control side timer interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. In this embodiment, it is set to 4 ms.

Following step S42, interrupt enable setting is performed (step S44). With this setting, the main control side timer interrupt process is repeatedly performed every 4 ms, that is, the interrupt cycle set in step S42.

[Main processing on the main control side and processing when the power is turned off]
Following step S44, the value A is set in the watchdog timer clear register WCL (step S46). The watchdog timer is set to clear by setting the value A in the watchdog timer clear register WCL.

Following step S46, it is determined whether or not a power failure warning signal has been input (step S48). As described above, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off, a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs, if the voltage falls below the power failure warning voltage, a power failure warning signal is sent from the power failure monitoring circuit of the payout control board 4110 as a power failure warning. Entered. The determination in step S48 is performed based on this power failure warning signal.

When there is no input of the power failure warning signal in step S48, the non-winning random number update process is performed (step S50). In this non-winning random number update process, the above-mentioned random number for reach determination, random number for variable display pattern, random number for determining initial value for big hit symbol, random number for determining initial value for small hit symbol, and the like are updated. In this way, in the non-winning random number update process, random numbers that are not related to the winning determination (big hit determination) are updated. The above-mentioned random number for determining normal symbol hit, random number for determining initial value for determining normal symbol, random number for normal symbol variation display pattern, and the like are also updated by this non-winning random number update process.

Following step S50, the process returns to step S46 again, the value A is set in the watchdog timer clear register WCL, it is determined in step S48 whether or not there is a power failure warning signal input, and this power failure warning signal must be input. For example, the non-winning random number update process is performed in step S50, and steps S46 to S50 are repeated. The processing of steps S46 to S50 is referred to as "main control side main processing".

On the other hand, when the power failure warning signal is input in step S48, the interrupt prohibition setting is set (step S52). With this setting, the timer interrupt process on the main control side, which will be described later, is not performed, writing to the main control built-in RAM is prevented, and rewriting of game information is protected.

Following step S52, the start port solenoid, the attacker solenoid, the upper special symbol display, the lower special symbol display, the upper special symbol storage display, the lower special symbol storage display, the normal symbol display, the normal symbol storage display, The drive signal output to the game status display, the round display, or the like is stopped (step S54).

Following step S54, the checksum is calculated and the calculated value is stored (step S56). This checksum calculates the total of the game information in the work area of the main control built-in RAM, excluding the storage area of the checksum value (sum value) and the backup flag BK-FLG value described above, as numerical values.

Following step S56, the value 1 is set in the backup flag BK-FLG (step S58). This completes the storage of backup information.

Following step S58, the watchdog timer is cleared (step S60). As described above, this clear setting is performed by setting the value A in the watchdog timer clear register WCL.

Following step S60, an infinite loop is entered. In this infinite loop, the watchdog timer is not set to clear because the value A is not set in the watchdog timer clear register WCL. Therefore, the main control MPU is reset, and then the main control MPU performs the main control side power-on processing again. The process of steps S52 to S60 and the infinite loop are referred to as "main control side power cutoff process".

The pachinko gaming machine (main control MPU) is reset when there is a power failure or when there is a momentary power failure, and when the power is restored thereafter, the main control side power-on processing is performed.

In step S28, it is inspected whether or not the backup information stored in the main control built-in RAM is normal, and then in step S30, it is checked whether or not the main control side power cutoff process is normally completed. Inspecting. In this way, by double-checking the backup information stored in the main control built-in RAM, it is inspected whether or not the backup information is stored by fraudulent activity.

In the above-described embodiment, the main control MPU 600a has been described as a configuration in which the built-in gaming machine identification ID is transmitted to the eco-unit 6 from an external terminal when the power is turned on (see step S41). The timing of transmitting the specific ID is not limited to this, and may be configured to be periodically transmitted to the eco-unit 6. For example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the main control MPU 600a is performed in the timer interrupt processing will be described as an example of periodically transmitting the built-in gaming machine identification ID to the eco-unit 6 from an externally provided terminal. ..

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, in the timer interrupt process, the timer interrupt process is executed every 4 ms interrupt cycle by the main control MPU mounted on the main control board during the execution of the main process, as shown in FIG. After executing the register save processing (step S62), the main control MPU executes the processing from step S64 to step S82. In the switch input process of step S64, a process of monitoring the detection signal of the above-mentioned switch (gate switch, start port sensor, count sensor, general winning switch, etc.) is executed.

In the timer subtraction process of step S66, it is determined whether or not the timer values of various timers are set, and if the timer values are set, the timer values are subtracted by 1. For example, when "500" is set in the timer as a value corresponding to 2 seconds (2000 ms), the timer interrupt cycle is set to 4 ms, so the timer value is set to 1 each time the timer subtraction process is performed in the 4 ms cycle. It is subtracted, and when the subtraction result becomes a value of 0, the time is up and the time is accurately measured.

In the random number update process of step S68, a process of updating various random numbers used in the game (for example, a random number for big hit determination, a random number for big hit symbol, a random number for determination of normal symbol hit) is executed. In this embodiment, the random number updated by the random number update process 1 and the random number updated by the above-mentioned random number update process 2 are different. The random number updated in the random number update process 2 may also be updated in the random number update process 1.

In the payout operation process of step S70, a payout command for instructing the payout of the game ball is set on the payout control board based on the signal detected in the switch input process (step S64).

Further, in the special control process of step S72, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variablely displayed on the special symbol display based on the progress state of the game, and the special electric accessory (that is, the large winning opening is opened by the attacker solenoid). The opening / closing member that opens / closes) is controlled, and processing such as changing the opening / closing state of the large winning opening is executed.

In the normal control process of step S74, a process of changing the normal symbol, controlling the normal electric accessory, and changing the open / closed state of the second starting port is executed based on the progress state of the game.

In the subsequent output data setting process of step S76, a process of outputting a state signal indicating the game state to the outside of the pachinko machine (for example, a management computer, etc.) and a drive signal are output to a special figure start storage display (not shown). Execute processing, etc.

In the command transmission process of step S78, a process of transmitting an effect command to the peripheral control unit is executed. Further, in the command transmission process, a process of transmitting the power-on command set in the power-on process when the power supply to the pachinko machine is started is also performed to the peripheral control unit.

In the game machine identification ID transmission process of step S80, a process of transmitting the built-in game machine identification ID to the eco-unit 6 is executed from a terminal provided outside the main control MPU. In this way, by the timer interrupt processing, the main control MPU transmits the built-in gaming machine identification ID to the eco-unit 6 every 4 ms.

When the process of step S80 is executed from step S64, the register reset process (step S82) is executed, the timer interrupt process is terminated, and the process of determining whether or not the power failure warning signal of step S14 is detected and the random number update are performed. The process returns to the loop process configured in the process 2.

[Specific examples and methods of recyclable materials]
By the way, the revised Recycling Law (formally, "Act on Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources") has been enforced since April 2001, and gaming machines have been changed to "designated resource recycling products" and "designated recycling promotion products". It is specified.

Therefore, a member capable of recycling the gaming machine and an example of the recycling method will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 14. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the outer frame, the main body frame, the game board, and the door frame constituting the gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of the outer frame. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the main body frame as viewed after being disassembled. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the game board disassembled and viewed from the front. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame as viewed from the front.

As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 200, a main body frame 300, a game board 400, and a door frame 500.

As shown in FIG. 11, the outer frame 200 is composed of an upper frame plate 201, a lower frame plate 202, a side frame plate 203, an engaging frame plate 204, a decorative cover 205, and the like. If the material of the outer frame is wood, it will be crushed into wood chips and used as a raw material for charcoal and the like. If the material of the outer frame is made of aluminum, it is melted and reformed, and recycled as a new material for the outer frame. Since the decorative cover 205 is a plastic material, it is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new game machine members.

As shown in FIG. 12, the main body frame 300 is composed of a hit ball launching device 301, a prize ball unit 302, a board unit 303, a back cover 304, a main body frame base 305, a prize ball tank 306, a prize ball device 307, and the like. ..

When a motor and a solenoid are used, the hitting ball launching device 301 dissolves and separates into iron, copper, and steel and reuses them as a material. If a spring is used, melt the spring and recycle it as a material for a new gaming machine.

The prize ball unit 302 is composed of a prize ball tank 306, a prize ball device 307, and the like. Since the cover portion of the prize ball tank and the prize ball device 307 is made of a plastic material, it is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new game machine members.

The plastic portion of the substrate unit 303 is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new game machine members. Since gold, silver, copper, palladium, etc. are used for the substrate part, it is used as a material for new gaming machines by crushing it to sort out metals, melting them, and reforming them. Since the back cover 304 is a plastic material, it is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new game machine members.

As shown in FIG. 13, the game board 400 includes a back unit 401, a game area 402, a front component 403, a game panel 404, a board holder 405, a front unit 406, a center accessory 407, a back box 408, and a liquid crystal display device 409. It is composed of a main control board box 410 and the like.

Since the back box 408 attached to the back unit 401 is mostly made of plastic, it is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new game machine members. The plastic portion of the front component 403 is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for a new gaming machine member. The plastic part of the center accessory 407 attached to the table unit 406 is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new game machine members.

Proximity switches are disassembled, inspected, and then reused as parts. Motors and solenoids are dissolved and separated into iron, copper and steel and reused as materials. For movable accessories, the plastic part is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new game machine members. Electronic components are disassembled, inspected, and then reused as components. If metals such as iron are used, they are dissolved and separated and reused as a material.

The game panel 404 is hit with nails or the like, and since the nails are generally made of brass, they are removed from the panel, melted, and reused as a material for a new game machine. As a method of recycling the game panel 404 itself, when wood is used, it can be reused as a raw material such as charcoal or as a wood panel by crushing it into wood chips. If plastic is used, it is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new pachinko and pachislot machines.

Since the substrate holder 405 is a plastic material, it is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for a new gaming machine member.

Since the plastic part of the main control board box 410 is a caulking mechanism, it cannot be disassembled and reused. Therefore, it is crushed into flakes and reused as a material for new pachinko and pachislot machines. In addition, since gold, silver, copper, palladium, etc. are used for the base part, metals are sorted by crushing treatment, dissolved and separated, and then reformed to be a material for new gaming machines. Use as.

As shown in FIG. 14, the door frame 500 includes a door frame base unit 501, a dish unit 502, an operation unit 503, a handle device 504, a glass unit 505, a side speaker cover 506, a right side decoration unit 507, and a left side decoration unit 508. It is composed of an upper decorative unit 509 and a glass plate 510.

Since the door frame base unit 501 is a plastic material, it is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new game machine members. In the dish unit 502, the plastic portion is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for a new gaming machine member. After the metal part is melted and separated, it is reformed and used as a material for a new gaming machine.

In the operation unit 503, the plastic portion is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for a new gaming machine member. Metals such as springs that support the buttons are melted and then reformed to be used as materials for new gaming machines. In the handle device 504, the plastic portion is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for a new gaming machine member. After the metal part is melted and separated, it is reformed and used as a material for a new gaming machine.

When metals are used, the glass unit 505 is melted and then reformed to be used as a material for a new gaming machine. The plastic part is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new pachinko and pachislot machines.

Since the side speaker cover 506 is made of metal, it is melted and then reformed to be used as a material for a new gaming machine. Since the right side unit decoration unit 507 and the left side unit decoration unit 508 are made of plastic material, they are crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new gaming machine members. .. In the upper decorative unit 509, the plastic part is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for a new gaming machine member. After the metal part is melted and separated, it is reformed and used as a material for a new gaming machine.

Most of the gaming machines used for the glass plate 510 are glass, tempered glass, highly transparent plastic resin, and the like. In the case of glass and tempered glass, they are crushed into small pieces and then used as a raw material for new glass. In the case of plastic resin, it is crushed into flakes, sorted by type and color, and then reused as a material for new game machine members.

The embodiment has been described above. According to this, the manufacturer can grasp the location and condition (new or used) from the shipment of the gaming machine to the trade-in. When the recycling rate is sluggish, the recycling rate of gaming machines can be increased and eco-friendly activities can be achieved by searching various databases, notifying the manufacturer management device 4 from the center management device 2 through the notification line L6, and so on. It becomes possible to connect.

In addition, since the center management device can also manage the location information of the gaming machines, the manufacturer can grasp the current and past locations of each gaming machine based on the gaming machine identification ID. As a result, when the recycling rate is sluggish, it is possible to carry out specific tracking, which leads to suppression of illegal dumping, for example.

In the above embodiment, the Internet 12 is used for communication between the center management device 2, the manufacturer management device 4, and the second-hand sales company management device 7, but these may be communication lines using a dedicated telephone line or the like. In this case, it is not necessary to encrypt the information transmitted from the hall management device through the line L3. Along with this, the decryption management device 8 is no longer required.

Further, although it is assumed that all the information transmitted from the hall management device 5 to the center management device 2 is encrypted, the encryption is limited to the information important for management, and the others may be transmitted without encryption. Conceivable.

[Overview of eco-game machines]
Next, the gaming machines used in the gaming machine ecosystem described so far will be described.
The gaming machine of this embodiment focuses on measures against fraud, environmental measures, illegal dumping measures, price reduction, machine history management, and the like. In this embodiment, it is called an eco-game machine. First, the outline of the eco-game machine will be explained. The eco-gaming machine is a so-called enclosed ball-type gaming machine in which a certain number of balls are circulated in the gaming machine so that the balls used for the game and the payout balls are not required.

The difference from the conventional gaming machine is that, first, a launching device used for launching a gaming ball is attached to one side of the upper end of the main body frame 300. Normally, the launching device of the gaming machine used for pachinko gaming is arranged at the lower part of the gaming machine, and the gaming ball is launched into the gaming area through the launch rail. However, since the distance from the launch position of the game ball to the game area is long, the game ball may not reach the game area and become a foul ball. However, the launching device in the eco-game machine is installed in the upper part of the game machine. As a result, the distance between the launch port, which is the exit of the game ball in the launch device, and the game area becomes closer, so that the above-mentioned problems can be solved and the momentum at which the game ball is launched can be eliminated. Will be.

Further, the structure is such that the angle of the handle device 504 used when launching the game ball into the game area can be adjusted. Since the angle of the handle device in the conventional game machine is fixed, the angle between the handle device and the arm does not match depending on the player, and the arm is burdened with the handle operation in an unreasonable position, resulting in fatigue. There is a risk that problems such as accumulation will decrease the interest in the game, but by making it possible to change the angle of the handle device, it is possible to play the game in a position that is easy for the player to operate. Become.

Further, since the eco-game machine in this embodiment is a so-called enclosed type, the player does not touch the game ball. That is, the upper plate and the lower plate, which were conventionally arranged in the door frame, are no longer necessary. The eco-game machine is equipped with a touch panel that can be operated by the player at the place where the upper plate and the lower plate were conventionally located. The number of remaining balls and the number of acquired balls are displayed as numerical data on the touch panel, and by operating the touch panel, it is possible to display the balls held and to perform operations such as lending balls. It is also possible to display the game ball on the image touch panel and display it as if the game ball is on the upper plate.

In addition, as an anti-fraud measure against eco-friendly gaming machines, it is equipped with an outer frame security device and a night monitoring function. The outer frame security device is a structure for filling the gap between the eco unit 6 and the outer frame 200, and prevents a thin object such as a wire from being inserted. The night monitoring function is a function aimed at detecting the opening / closing history of the door when the game hall is closed at night (when not energized). The main body of the gaming machine has a backup power supply even when it is not energized, records the opening and closing of doors at night, and outputs data to the hall management device 5 and center management device 2 when the power is turned on the next morning. , It is possible to prevent fraudulent activities that may occur outside business hours.

Further, since the gaming ball used in the eco-game machine is made of aluminum or stainless steel that does not react with the magnet, it is possible to prevent the so-called magnet goto that illegally manipulates the gaming ball by using a magnet or the like.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to suitable embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various improvements and design changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. be.

That is, in the above embodiment, the one applied to the pachinko machine as a gaming machine is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is applied to a pachislot machine or a gaming machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a pachislot machine. However, even in this case, the same action and effect as described above can be obtained.

1 Game machine ecosystem 2 Center management device 3 Database 4 Manufacturer management device 5 Hall management device 6 Eco unit 7 Used sales company management device 8 Decryption management device 9 CPU (center management device)
10 RAM (center management device)
11 I / O (center management device)
12 Internet 13 Manual input device (center management device)
14 Display (center management device)
15 ROM (center management device)
16 CPU (manufacturer, second-hand sales company management device)
17 RAM (manufacturer, second-hand sales company management device)
18 Display (manufacturer, second-hand sales, each management device)
19 Manual input device (manufacturer, second-hand sales company management device)
20 ROM (manufacturer, second-hand sales company management device)
21 I / O (manufacturers and second-hand sales company management devices)
22 CPU (Hall Management Device)
23 RAM (Hall Management Device)
24 Display (Hall management device)
25 Manual input device (hall management device)
26 ROM (Hall Management Device)
27 I / O (Hall management device (for connecting eco-units))
27a I / O (Hall management device)
28 CPU (Decoding Management Device)
29 RAM (decryption management device)
30 Display (decryption management device)
31 Manual input device (decryption management device)
32 ROM (decryption management device)
33 I / O (decryption management device)
100 Pachinko game machine 200 Outer frame 201 Upper frame plate 202 Lower frame plate 203 Side frame plate 204 Engagement frame plate 205 Decorative cover 300 Main body frame 301 Ball launcher 302 Prize ball unit 303 Board unit 304 Back cover 305 Main body frame base 306 prize Ball tank 307 Prize ball device 400 Game board 401 Back unit 402 Game area 403 Front component 404 Game panel 405 Board holder 406 Front unit 407 Center accessory 408 Back box 409 Liquid crystal display device 410 Main control board box 500 Door frame 501 Door frame Base unit 502 Dish unit 503 Operation unit 504 Handle device 505 Glass unit 506 Side speaker cover 507 Right side decoration unit 508 Left side decoration unit 509 Top decoration unit 510 Glass plate 600 Main control board 600a Main control MPU
600b Main control I / O port 600c Main control input circuit 600d Main control solenoid drive circuit 600e RAM clear switch

Claims (1)

In the gaming machine ecosystem equipped with a center management device that manages the certification date of the gaming machine and the installation information of the gaming machine, and a hall management device.
The center management device and the hall management device are communicated and connected to each other.
The center management device includes a notification means for notifying the hall management device and a notification means.
Timekeeping means to measure the current date information,
With a means of memory,
The storage means includes a test date preset for each gaming machine and a test date.
The gaming machine installation information transmitted from the hall management device according to the installation of the gaming machine,
To remember
The test date is compared with the current date information, and when the difference between the test date and the current date information reaches a preset number of days, a due date alarm is issued through the notification means. A gaming machine ecosystem characterized by transmitting from the center management device to the hall management device.

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