JP2022145919A - Device for game - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for a game which can handle a variety of data (information), increasing the versatility.

SOLUTION: When game information received by receiving means includes information related to a first and second items of a storage table, update means can update the first and second items of the storage table according to the game information received by the receiving means. When the game information includes the information related to the first item and no information related to the second item, the first item of the storage table is updated according to the game information, and the second item can be updated with a value corrected according to the second item. The receiving means can receive identification information which can be set in a device for a game, and game progress information which is not inherent in the device for the game but varies according to a progress of the game. The first and second items are both the game progress information.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to the technology of game devices.

Conventionally, technology of gaming devices is well known. For example, it is determined whether the difference value between the number of held balls calculated from each numerical value and the number of held balls obtained from the machine is within a preset value range, and the difference value is determined in advance. An inter-machine device or a management system capable of recognizing a value outside the range as an abnormal state has been proposed (see Patent Literature 1).

JP 2014-223494 A

However, gaming devices are system-managed by a technique such as that described in Patent Document 1, and in recent years gaming devices handle various data, and in some cases, the type of data assumed by the gaming device and the reception Since the data to be played may differ, game machines are required to be able to handle various data.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine that can handle various data (information) and has increased versatility.

(1) A gaming device according to the present invention is
A gaming device that is provided corresponding to a gaming machine and is capable of communicating with a management device capable of managing game information relating to the information of the gaming machine,
display means for displaying the game information;
a storage table that stores the game information for each item;
receiving means for receiving the game information transmitted from the management device;
updating means for updating the storage table according to the game information received by the receiving means;
with
The updating means is
When the game information received by the receiving means includes information on the first item and the second item of the storage table, the game information received by the receiving means is stored in the storage table according to the game information received by the receiving means. the first item and the second item are updatable;
updating the first item of the storage table according to the game information when the game information includes information about the first item and does not include information about the second item; the second item can be updated with a value corrected according to the second item;
The receiving means is capable of receiving identification information that can be set for the gaming device as well as game progress information that is not unique to the gaming device but changes in accordance with the progress of the game,
A gaming device, wherein both the first item and the second item are the game progress information.

(2) A gaming device according to the present invention is
A gaming device that is provided corresponding to a gaming machine and is capable of communicating with a management device capable of managing game information relating to the information of the gaming machine,
display means for displaying the game information;
a storage table that stores the game information for each item;
receiving means for receiving the game information transmitted from the management device;
updating means for updating the storage table according to the game information received by the receiving means;
with
The updating means is
When the receiving means receives the game information, the first item among the items is updated, and when the second item is not updated, the second item is the second item. can be updated with a value corrected according to
The game information is
including unique information unique to the gaming device and game progress information that is not unique to the gaming device but changes according to the progress of the game,
A gaming device, wherein both the first item and the second item are the game progress information.

According to the present invention, various data (information) can be handled, and versatility can be improved.

1 is a diagram showing a basic outline of a game system including a display machine for each machine according to the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game medium handling device; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a server apparatus. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a pachi-slot machine; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of each display machine. It is a configuration diagram showing the connection of the game medium handling device, the pachinko machine, and the individual display machines. 1 is a configuration diagram showing connections among a game medium handling device, a pachi-slot machine, and individual display machines; FIG. 1 is an external view of a game medium handling device used in a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is an external view of a game medium handling device used in a pachi-slot machine; FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external structure of a pachi-slot machine; FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine, and is a perspective view with the middle door closed. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine, and is a perspective view with the middle door opened. FIG. It is a front view which shows each stand display machine typically. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a game system including a display machine for each machine according to the present invention; FIG. It is a control flow about the 1st function setting control performed by each stand display device and a server apparatus. It is a control flow regarding the second function setting control executed by each display device and the server device. It is a control flow regarding the third function setting control executed by each display device and the server device. 4 is a control flow relating to first data recovery control executed by each display machine, game medium handling device, and server device; FIG. 11 is a control flow relating to second data recovery control executed by each display machine, game media handling device, and server device; FIG. FIG. 11 is a control flow relating to first fraud/door opening notification control executed by each machine display device, game medium handling device, game machine, and server device; FIG. FIG. 10 is a control flow relating to second fraud/door open notification control executed by each machine display device, game medium handling device, game machine, and server device; FIG. 4 is a control flow relating to first data correction control executed by each display machine, game medium handling device, game machine, and server device; It is a figure which shows an example of the data table which each display machine has. It is a figure which shows an example of the data table at the time of factory shipment of each display. It is a figure which shows the specific example of predetermined|prescribed correction|amendment by each display machine. FIG. 10 is a control flow relating to second data correction control executed by each display machine, game medium handling device, game machine, and server device; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of predetermined correction by each display device; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a second example of predetermined correction by each display device; 4 is a control flow relating to first data communication control executed by each display device and server device; It is a control flow regarding the second data communication control executed by each display device and the server device. FIG. 10 is a control flow relating to third data communication control executed by each display device and server device; FIG. It is a control flow regarding the first automatic file search control executed by each display device and USB. It is a control flow regarding the second automatic file search control executed by each display device and USB.

First, the basic outline of the game system including the display machine 4 for each machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the gaming system according to the present embodiment comprises at least a game medium handling device 1, a server device 2, a gaming machine 3, and a display machine 4, each of which is shown in the figure. Connected as shown.

In this embodiment, a card is used as an example of a "storage medium", but it is not limited to this. It shall include everything applicable to the invention.

In addition, in the present embodiment, banknotes are used as an example of "money", but the present invention is not limited to banknotes, coins, coins, etc., which can be applied to the invention according to the present embodiment. shall include

In addition, in the present embodiment, when simply described as "card", it means a membership card lent to a player who becomes a member of an amusement arcade, and a counting card (visitor card) temporarily lent by an amusement arcade. shall include both

In addition, in the present embodiment, when simply described as "balls", it includes both stored balls stored in association with a membership card and counted balls stored in association with a counting card. When described as "ball information", the ball information indicating the stored balls (hereinafter referred to as "stored ball information") and the ball information indicating the counted balls (hereinafter referred to as "counted balls information"). ) shall be included. Information indicating the amount of money inserted by the player is referred to as "money information" (also referred to as "balance information"). It is assumed that there is a case. Also, the membership card can separately store the stored ball information, the counted ball information, and the money information. Furthermore, for convenience of explanation, the term "balls" is usually used to indicate information about the game balls owned by the player. Information on medals owned, information on gaming value held by the player by electromagnetic means, and other similar information shall be included.

(Game media lending function)
The game medium handling device 1 is connected to the server device 2 via a switching hub, a controller, etc., and when a player inserts a card, the card ID, member ID, etc. added to the IC chip of the card, etc. (hereinafter simply referred to as "identification information") to the server device 2, and the server device 2 sends the player's ball information stored in association with the received identification information to the game medium handling device. Send to 1. When there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 2 updates the ball information, and the game medium handling device 1 drives a payout device 106 to be described later, and executes game medium payout control. . In addition, when a player inserts bills, balance information corresponding to the amount of the bills (inserted amount) is transmitted to the server device 2 . Then, when there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 2 updates the balance information, and the game medium handling device 1 similarly executes the payout control of the game media.

(Game media counting function)
In addition, when game media are inserted into a counting device 107 (to be described later) by a player's action or directly from the gaming machine 3, the game medium handling device 1 counts the number of inserted game media, and counts the result. is transmitted to the server device 2 as the player's counted ball information, and the server device 2 stores the received counted ball information in association with the identification information added to the card. When the card is not inserted, the received counted ball information is stored in association with the identification information added in advance to the counted card stored in the game medium handling device 1.例文帳に追加

In this embodiment, the server device 2 manages the player's ball information and balance information, but the game medium handling device 1 may manage these pieces of information. In addition to adding identification information to the card, a storage area may also be provided, such information may be stored in the storage area, and such information may be managed. The update of this information may be performed by the server device 2 or by the game medium handling device 1 . Further, the ball information may be managed by the server device 2 or the game medium handling device 1, and the balance information may be directly stored in the storage area of the card.

In other words, all aspects are applicable to the present invention as long as the identification information, ball information and balance information are appropriately managed and updated.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when no card is inserted, the counted ball information and balance information are displayed in association with the identification information added in advance to the counted card stored in the game medium handling device 1. However, when there is a card return request, the game medium handling device 1 or the server device 2 adds new identification information to the counting card stored in the game medium handling device 1. Alternatively, the newly added identification information may be stored in association with the counted ball information or balance information.

That is, "information corresponding to ball information" in the present embodiment refers only to identification information added to the card, refers to identification information and ball information to be added and stored on the card, or refers to "ball information" If the form of "ball information" includes ball information and balance information, identification information added and stored on the card, ball information and balance information, and all of these aspects are included. means.

The game medium handling device 1 is also connected to a rental terminal plate 307, which will be described later, when the game machine 3 is provided with a game ball rental device connection terminal plate (hereinafter referred to as a “rental terminal plate”). , based on receiving a lending request signal, a return request signal, etc. output from the lending terminal board 307, it transmits a payout request signal to the game machine 3, returns the card, and the like.

In other words, “executing game medium payout control” in the present embodiment is not limited to directly paying out game media from the game medium handling device 1 , but rather It means that it includes those that cause the payout of game media from 3.

The game medium handling device 1 is also connected to each display machine 4 via a converter or the like, and outputs game information signals, error signals, etc. is received, and the player's possession ball information is transmitted to each machine display device 4. - 特許庁

As described above, the server device 2 is connected not only to the game medium handling device 1 but also to the display machines 4, and the game result management information (for example, the past few days) managed by the server device 2 history information including minutes, fraud detection information, etc.) and information on the amusement arcade (for example, new machine information, vacant machine information, etc.) are transmitted to each machine display device 4 .

The server device 2 is also connected to an external management device (not shown) managed by a center operator who is a third party other than the amusement arcade, and stores card identification information, membership information, and player ball information. It is transmitted at predetermined intervals (for example, once a day). The external management device backs up each transmitted information. The server device 2 stops updating the player's ball information when the connection with the external management device is interrupted for a predetermined number of days (for example, 15 days).

As described above, the game machine 3 may be connected to the game medium handling device 1, and may also be connected to each machine display machine 4, and the internal state may change for each game. In this case, a game information signal, an error signal, etc. are output to each machine display device 4 from an external terminal board 308 which will be described later.

Each display machine 4 is connected to the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, and the game machine 3, as described above, based on input signals or received signals, or based on the player's operation. Various information is displayed on the display screen.

The connection method of the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, the game machine 3, and the individual display devices 4 is not limited to the above method. For example, the server device 2 is configured so that only the game medium handling device 1 is connected, and the game medium handling device 1 and each stand display device 4 are connected by USB so that the information described above can be exchanged with each other. may be configured. In this case, the display contents displayed on each display device may be controlled by the control unit 100 of the game medium handling device 1, which will be described later. (registered trademark) method.

As described above, when a player enters a game parlor, he first takes a seat at a desired game machine 3 while looking at various information displayed on each display machine 4 . Next, if the player is a member of the amusement parlor, the member card is inserted into the game medium handling device 1, and after identity verification (for example, inputting a registered personal identification number, etc.), the server device 2 If the ball information is stored in the game machine 3, the ball is used. is inserted, a lending request is made to receive the lending of the game medium, and the game is started by inserting the game medium into the game machine 3. - 特許庁Alternatively, if the player is not a member of the game parlor, the player inserts banknotes, makes a lending request, receives the lending of the game medium, and inserts the game medium into the game machine 3 to start the game. At this time, the ball information and balance information stored in the server device 2 are updated (decremented) by the rented amount.

In the case where the game is continued without being able to receive the payout of the game media from the gaming machine 3, the ball information and the balance information stored in the server device 2 are updated every time a lending request is made. , are sequentially updated (subtracted) by the rented amount. On the other hand, when it is possible to receive the payout of game media from the game machine 3, when the putout game media are put into the game medium handling device 1, the number of put-in game media is counted, and the count result is Based on this, the ball information stored in the server device 2 is updated (added).

After that, when the game on the gaming machine 3 is finished, the player requests the card to be returned. Here, when the membership card is inserted into the game medium handling device 1, the membership card is returned as it is after identity verification (for example, input of a registered personal identification number, etc.). When the membership card is not inserted into the game medium handling device 1, when the server device 2 stores the counted ball information, or when there is balance information, it is stored in the game medium handling device 1. Return (issue) the counting card. If the server device 2 does not store the counting ball information and there is no remaining amount of the inserted amount, the counting card is not returned (issued).

When the counting card is returned (issued) and the player wants to play a game on another gaming machine 3, the counting card is sent to the game medium handling device 1 provided corresponding to the other gaming machine 3. By inserting the card, the game can be started (replayed) in the same procedure as for the membership card (except for identity verification). In the above case, the replay based on the stored ball information is called "pooled ball replay", and the replay based on the counted ball information is called "ball held ball replay".

<Game media handling device 1>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game medium handling device 1. As shown in FIG. The game medium handling device 1 includes components to be described later, a control unit 100 composed of a CPU 101 and a ROM 102 for controlling them, and a storage unit (RAM) 103 .

The control unit 100 reads the control program stored in the ROM 102 by the CPU 101 and executes control based on the control program by the CPU 101 to control each component, the server device 2, the game machine 3 and each machine. Communication control with the display device 4 is performed. Also, the control unit 100 causes the storage unit 103 to store these control results.

When a card is inserted through the card slot 14, the card reader/writer 104 performs authenticity determination and usability determination. If the card is determined to be legitimate and usable, the type and identification information of the card are read. The read information is transmitted to the server device 2 via the IF 110 by the control unit 100 . On the other hand, if the card is determined to be unauthorized or unusable, the control unit 100 notifies the effect on the touch panel LCD 16 or the like and transmits the card to the server device 2 via the IF 110 . be. In this case, the inserted card may be returned, or a predetermined authentication operation (for example, an authentication operation of the clerk's IC card to the non-contact IC card reader/writer 18) or a predetermined authentication signal ( For example, the card may not be returned until an authentication signal from the server device 2 is transmitted.

The bill validator 105 judges the authenticity of bills inserted from the bill slot 15 . When it is determined that the banknote is legitimate, the banknote type (denomination information) is read. Then, the read information is transmitted to the server device 2 via the IF 110 by the control unit 100 as balance information. On the other hand, when it is determined that the banknote is illegal (or unreadable), the control unit 100 notifies the fact on the touch panel LCD 16 or the like and transmits it to the server device 2 via the IF 110 . In this case, the inserted banknote may be returned, or a predetermined authentication operation (for example, an authentication operation of the clerk's IC card to the non-contact IC card reader/writer 18) or a predetermined authentication signal ( For example, the banknotes may not be returned until an authentication signal (authentication signal) from the server device 2 is transmitted.

The touch panel LCD 16 has a function of both a display section for displaying various information to the player and a reception section for receiving various operations from the player. For example, when a card is inserted, an operation button of "confirm ball information" for the player to confirm the current ball information is displayed on the reception part of the touch panel LCD 16, and the player can press the operation button. By touching the displayed portion, the current ball information for each rate is displayed on the display section of the touch panel LCD 16 . It is desirable that the operation button of this "confirm ball information" is always displayed. By configuring in this way, the player can always check the current ball possession information for each rate. However, when the card is inserted, the current ball information for each rate may be always displayed in a predetermined area of the display section of the touch panel LCD 16 . Various types of information displayed by other touch panel LCD 16 and various types of operations received will be described later.

The camera unit 17 captures an image in front of the game machine 3 and detects whether or not the player in the capturing range is in a seated state (seating result information). Also, the camera section 17 detects facial data of a player who is seated. These seating result information and facial data are transmitted to the server device 2 via the IF 110 by the control unit 100 .

By detecting the seating result information with the camera unit 17, for example, when the player forgets to remove the card with the ball information or the balance information remaining, the touch panel LCD 16 or the status indicator lamp 13, which will be described later, is displayed to that effect. It can also be used to notify store clerks and players. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to remove the card.

Further, by detecting facial data with the camera unit 17, for example, when the platform is moved, it is possible to determine whether or not the players are the same player. , the fact can be notified to the store clerk or the player using the touch panel LCD 16 or the status indicator lamp 13, which will be described later. As a result, the possibility of fraudulent activity can be suppressed.

Here, the camera unit 17 receives the infrared LED board 17A (not shown) that emits infrared light and the reflected light obtained by reflecting the infrared light from the subject (player). It has a CMOS camera 17B (not shown) for capturing an image and a filter 17C (not shown). The infrared LED board 17A irradiates infrared light based on the control of the controller 100 by the infrared LED. CMOS camera 17B sends facial data to control unit 100 . The filter 17C is a filter that transmits infrared light but does not transmit light of other wavelengths. It is designed to receive light. As a result, it is possible to suppress the influence of the effect light of the game parlor where the game machine 3 is installed, and to clearly capture the image of the subject (player).

The above-described facial data may be used when replaying the stored balls or replaying the owned balls. Specifically, even if it is determined that the replay of accumulated balls or the replay of held balls is possible, if the facial data do not match, the control unit 100 controls so that these replays cannot be performed. You can do it. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent a fraudulent player who is trying to play a game fraudulently using someone else's cards at the stage of replaying the game.

The non-contact IC card reader/writer 18 reads the identification information stored in the IC card or the ball information stored in the IC card itself when the player holds the corresponding IC card over it. The read information is transmitted to the server device 2 via the IF 110 by the control unit 100 . In other words, in addition to inserting cards and inserting banknotes, it is possible to lend out game media. Alternatively, at the end of the game, when the player holds up the corresponding IC card, the identification information stored in the IC card and the current ball information are associated and stored in the server device 2, or the IC card itself. , it is possible to return the ball.

Further, the non-contact IC card reader/writer 18 allows the release of various error states in the control unit 100 and other authentications by holding the corresponding IC card for the store clerk over the store clerk.

The non-contact IC card reader/writer 18 may also be capable of transmitting/receiving data to/from a player's mobile phone, smart phone, or other information communication device (hereinafter referred to as "portable terminal device"). . For example, when the player holds his mobile terminal device in front of the non-contact IC card reader/writer 18, the control unit 100 transmits the URL of the home page of the game parlor or the mail member registration page to the mobile terminal. good too. Alternatively, hardware or software installed in the mobile terminal device may be used so that the mobile terminal device itself functions as a membership card. Furthermore, if an electronic payment function is implemented in the mobile terminal device, the balance information may be updated (added) by the function in the same manner as inserting banknotes.

In the payout device 106, when there is a payout instruction from the player (for example, a lending request operation to the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16), the control unit 100 drives and controls the drive circuit 106a, and the amount of game media based on the payout instruction is displayed. pay out. The control unit 100 transmits to the server device 2 the ball information and the balance information for the paid out amount.

Further, when the game medium handling device 1 is connected to the later-described lending terminal board 307 of the game machine 3, the payout device 106 receives a payout instruction from the player (for example, a lending request operation on the side of the game machine 3). ), a payout request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 3 under the control of the control unit 100 .

When game media paid out from the gaming machine 3 are inserted by the player, the control unit 100 drives and controls the drive circuit 107a to count the number of inserted game media. The control unit 100 transmits the counted ball information based on the counting result to the server device 2 .

The speaker 108 responds to a change in the operation state of each component in the game medium handling device 1 (for example, according to the display of the display section of the touch panel LCD 16 or the operation of the reception section, or the lighting of the status indicator lamp 13, which will be described later). Depending on the mode), the control unit 100 drives and controls the drive circuit 108a to output sound. However, regardless of the change in the operating state of each component in the game medium handling device 1 (for example, according to the timing result of the RTC built in or externally attached to the game medium handling device 1), the sound is output. You can do it.

The sensor group 109 is a plurality of sensors provided in the payout device 106, provided in the counting device 107, or provided in a predetermined portion of the front face portion 11 or the housing 12, which will be described later. It is a sensor provided to detect payout results and counting results, or to detect fraud.

The status indicator lamp 13 is a lamp for informing the outside of the current status of the game medium handling device 1 . A full-color LED is built inside, and the control unit 100 drives and controls the driving circuit 109a based on the current state, and the full-color LED emits light in a lighting color and lighting mode (light emission mode) according to the current state. Let

<Server Device 2>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server device 2. As shown in FIG. The server device 2 includes a ball management device 200, a member management device 210, a game information management device 220, a display device management device 230, an input section 240, an output section 250, a display section 260 and an IF270. Further, the ball management device 200 is composed of a control unit 201 and a storage unit 202, the member management device 210 is composed of a control unit 211 and a storage unit 212, and the game information management device 220 is composed of a control unit 221 and a storage unit. 222 , and the display management device 230 is composed of a control section 231 and a storage section 232 .

The control unit 201 and the storage unit 202 of the control unit 201 and the storage unit 202 of the ball control device 200 manage the ball information of the player. Specifically, in the game medium handling device 1, when there is a change in the ball information, balance information, etc. owned by the player, the identification information of the card transmitted via the IF 110 of the game medium handling device 1, Information such as ball information and balance information is received via the IF 270 , and these pieces of information are associated and stored (updated) in the storage unit 202 . In addition, the storage unit 202 stores the ball information for each different rate when the game parlor allows the game to be played at different rates. For example, for the number of types of ball information (for example, two types of stored ball information and counted ball information), the number of types of lending rates that can be set (for example, 1 yen rate and 4 yen rate for pachinko machine 3a, pachislot machine 3b 4 types of 5-yen rate and 20-yen rate in 2010) and the balance information can be stored separately. As for the remaining amount information, the amount of inserted money (in this embodiment, banknotes) may be stored as it is, or may be converted into a predetermined degree (for example, 10 degrees for 1,000 yen). Alternatively, it may be converted into the number of game media according to the set rate and stored.

In addition, the ball management device 200 makes various settings of the game medium handling device 1 (for example, setting the lending rate, setting whether or not replay is possible, etc.) based on the information input from the input unit 240. conduct. The set information is transmitted to the game medium handling device 1 via the IF270 and IF110 and stored in the storage unit 103. FIG. However, these various settings may be made on the gaming medium handling device 1 side, and the set information may be transmitted to the ball management device 200 via the IF 110 and IF 270 and stored in the storage unit 202 . In this case, by holding the IC card for salesclerk over the non-contact IC card reader/writer 18, the setting screen is displayed on the touch panel LCD 16, and various settings can be made.

The member management device 210 manages member information of players who are members by means of its control section 211 and storage section 212 . Specifically, regardless of whether or not the card is inserted into the game medium handling device 1, identification information and various member information (for example, name, address, date of birth, date of birth, etc.) added to the member's membership card password, etc.).

The game information management device 220 manages information about games by means of its control section 221 and storage section 222 . Specifically, when various types of information, which will be described later in the description of FIGS. 222 is stored (updated).

Based on the information input from the input unit 240, the game information management device 220 outputs various information stored in the storage unit 222 as sales report data, sales analysis data, or error history data from the output unit 250. Output or display on the display unit 260 .

The display management device 230 uses the control unit 231 and the storage unit 232 to set the functions of each display unit 4 (for example, the display contents of the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, the sound output mode of the speaker 407, etc.). etc.). Specifically, information such as model information and model image of the game machine 3 installed in association with each display machine 4, and setting of functions of each display machine 4 are transmitted to each display machine 4 via the IF 270 and IF 410. The information is transmitted to the stand display device 4, and managed so that the information is displayed or reflected on each stand display device 4. - 特許庁

The storage unit 232 stores a specific setting (“setting A” described later) as the function setting of each display device 4 . The setting A is applied as the setting of the function of each display 4 when the power of each display 4 is turned on. The content of the setting A is arbitrarily changed by an employee of the game parlor. In this embodiment, the setting A relates to the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. For example, a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 (operation means) may be related to the operation of

In addition, the display device management device 230 performs various settings for each display device 4 based on the information input from the input unit 240 (other than the above examples, for example, information information, telop information, and home screen settings). etc.). The set information is transmitted to each display device 4 via the IF 270 and IF 410 and stored in the RAM (storage unit) 403 . However, these various settings may be performed on each display device 4 side, and the set information may be transmitted to the display device management device 230 via the IF 410 and IF 270 and stored in the storage unit 232 . In this case, by operating a remote controller (not shown) attached to each display device 4, a setting screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405, and various settings can be made.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the server device 2 includes the ball management device 200, the member management device 210, the game information management device 220, the display device management device 230, the input unit 240, the output unit 250, the display unit 260 and the IF 270. However, each of the ball management device 200, the member management device 210, the game information management device 220, and the display machine management device 230 is configured as an independent server device (for example, the ball management device as the server device 2a). The device 200 may be configured, the member management device 210 may be configured as the server device 2b, the gaming information management device 220 may be configured as the server device 2c, and the display device management device 230 may be configured as the server device 2d. The ball management device 200 and the member management device 210 may be configured as the same server device, and the game information management device 220 and the display machine management device 230 may be configured as separate server devices. It goes without saying that these can be combined in various configurations. In addition, when configured as separate server devices in this way, each server device is provided with an IF (communication interface) to transmit and receive information between each server or with other devices that make up the gaming system. can be configured to perform

In this case, the input unit 240, the output unit 250, and the display unit 260 may be functions handled by the ball management device 200, or may be functions handled by the game information management device 220. Alternatively, a device having the functions of the input unit 240, the output unit 250 and the display unit 260 (for example, the game information utilization device 2e) may be configured separately.

Further, in this case, the server device 2 is configured as an upper integrated management device (for example, an integrated management device), and the server device 2a (handball management device 200), the server device 2b (membership management device 210), the server device 2c ( The game information management device 220), the server device 2d (the display device management device 230), and the game information utilization device 2e may be configured to exert their respective functions under the control of the integrated management device. Furthermore, the functions that the game information utilization device 2e is responsible for may be functions of the integrated management device.

Further, when the gaming information utilization device 2e is configured separately, it may be configured by installing a dedicated application in a general-purpose personal computer. In this case, the input unit 240 is a mouse, keyboard, touch panel, or the like, the output unit 250 is a printer, or the like, and the display unit 260 is a monitor or the like.

Also, in the present embodiment, the functions of the ball management device 200 and the member management device 210 are different, but they may have exactly the same functions. In particular, among the functions of the ball management device 200, the member management device 210 may be configured to handle the functions related to the ball.

<Pachinko machine 3a>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 3a. The pachinko machine 3a includes a main control section 301a that controls a main device group 303a, a sub-control section 302a that controls a sub-device group 304a, and a payout control section 305 that controls a payout device group 306. The main control section 301a is connected to the sub control unit 302a by one-way communication, and the main control unit 301a and the payout control unit 305 are connected so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout control unit 305 is connected to the rental terminal board 307 for two-way communication and to the external terminal board 308a for one-way communication. The main control unit 301a and the sub control unit 302a each include a CPU, a ROM storing programs and the like, and an RWM storing information about games and effects.

The main device group 303a includes, for example, a starting switch, a count switch, a prize winning switch, a normal electric accessory solenoid, a prize winning solenoid, etc. By controlling these devices, the main control unit 301a It controls the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 3a. In addition, the main control section 301a transmits commands corresponding to changes in the game state, etc., to the sub-control section 302a and the payout control section 305. FIG.

The sub-device group 304a includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, a performance button sensor, a character control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. By controlling these devices based on, the performance in the pachinko machine 3a is controlled.

The payout device group 306 includes, for example, a payout control circuit, a payout ball detection switch, a launch control circuit, a touch switch, etc. , or by automatically controlling these devices, the shooting and dispensing of game balls in the pachinko machine 3a is controlled.

Also, the payout control unit 305 is connected to the game medium handling device 1 via the lending terminal board 307, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the player's operation.

In addition, the payout control unit 305 is connected to the display machine 4 via an external terminal plate 308a, and outputs a game information signal or an error signal each time a game is played or when there is a change in the internal state. etc.

<Pachislot machine 3b>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachi-slot machine 3b. The pachi-slot machine 3b includes a main control section 301b that controls a main device group 303b and a sub-control section 302b that controls a sub-device group 304b. ing. An external terminal board 308b is connected to the main controller 301b by one-way communication. The main control unit 301b and the sub control unit 302b each include a CPU, a ROM in which programs and the like are stored, and an RWM in which information on games and effects is stored.

The main device group 303b includes, for example, a reel control circuit, a medal sensor, a start lever sensor, a stop button sensor, a hopper control circuit, and the like. Control the progress of the game in 3b. In addition, the main control section 301a transmits commands to the sub-control section 302b in response to changes in the game state and the like.

The sub-device group 304b includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, a performance button sensor, a character control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. By controlling these devices based on , the performance in the pachi-slot machine 3b is controlled.

The main control unit 301b is connected to each machine display device 4 via an external terminal plate 308b, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. for each game or when there is a change in the internal state. Output.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 3b as well, the main control unit 301b is connected to the game media handling device 1 via the lending terminal board 307, and the lending request signal and the return request are sent based on the operation of the player. It may be configured to output a signal.

<Display unit 4 for each unit>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of each display device 4. As shown in FIG. Each unit display device 4 includes components to be described later, a control unit 400 composed of a CPU 401 and a ROM 402 for controlling them, and a storage unit (ROM) 403 .

In the control unit 400, the CPU 401 reads out the control program stored in the ROM 402, and the CPU 401 executes control based on the control program to control each component, control the game media handling device 1, the server device 2, and the like. Communication control with the gaming machine 3 is performed. Also, the control unit 400 causes the storage unit 403 to store these control results. Also, the control unit 400 has a real-time clock (not shown). The time measurement result of the real-time clock is input as the current time. Note that the storage unit 403 stores the corresponding unit number as information (identification information) for identifying the per-unit display device 4 from the other per-unit display devices 4 .

A button sensor group 404 is a plurality of sensors for detecting operations on a plurality of buttons 902 to 908, which will be described later. When an operation is detected by these sensors, the control unit 400 changes the display contents of the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407 according to the operation to the respective drive circuits 405a and 405a. It is controlled by driving 406a and 407a.

It should be noted that the button sensor group 404 includes a sensor for detecting a touch operation on the touch panel when the liquid crystal display unit 405 is also functioned as a touch panel.

The IF 410 is an interface for communicating with the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, and the gaming machine 3, and is also a conversion module that converts input information into an optimum format when outputting. The IF 410 and the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1 are connected by a harness using a contact input/output method, enabling two-way communication. Further, the IF 410 and the IF 270 in the server device 2 are connected by a wired LAN system by a coaxial cable, and by a harness by a contact output system, so that two-way communication is possible. The IF 410 and the external terminal board 308 of the game machine 3 are connected by a contact input method, and one-way communication from the game machine 3 to the display machine 4 is established. The connection method is not limited to these methods, and each connection may use a wireless LAN method or an optical communication method using an optical cable. Additionally, a combination of these schemes may be used.

<Connection of pachinko machine 3a, etc.>
FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing connections among the game medium handling device 1, the pachinko machine 3a, and the display machines 4. As shown in FIG. 7, for convenience of explanation, only the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1, the external terminal plate 308a in the pachinko machine 3a, and the IF 410 in the display machine 4 are shown, and other components are omitted. ing. In addition, FIG. 7 shows input/output of main signals and does not exclude input/output of other signals.

From the IF 110 of the game medium handling device 1 to the IF 410 of each display machine 4, a "card issuance" signal indicating that the card has been issued (returned) and a "game ball" indicating that the game ball has been lent (paid out) are sent. Ball lending” signal, “balls replay” signal indicating that the balls have been replayed, “balls information” signal indicating the current counting ball information, “balls information” signal indicating the current ball information, some kind of error A "security signal" indicating that an (abnormality) has occurred is input, and a "call signal" indicating that a "call" button 902 (to be described later) has been operated is sent from the IF 410 of the display device 4 to the IF 110 of the game medium handling device 1. information is entered.

Also, from the external terminal plate 308a of the pachinko machine 3a to the IF 410 of each machine display machine 4, a "prize ball signal" indicating the number of game balls paid out to the player is sent, indicating that the pachinko machine 3a has won a big hit. , or an "external information 1" signal indicating that the jackpot is in progress, an "external information 2" signal indicating that the pachinko machine 3a has become or is in the process of changing probability, or a special symbol game has started on the pachinko machine 3a. An "external information 3" signal indicating that a game ball shot from the pachinko machine 3a has entered the start hole, and an "external information 4" signal indicating that an error (abnormality) has occurred in the pachinko machine 3a. A "security signal" and a "door/frame open signal" indicating that a base door 33 (door) or a glass door 34 (frame) described later in the pachinko machine 3a is open are input. It should be noted that the "external information 1" signal to "external information 7" signal can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 3a, which is the transmitting side, and the specifications of the display machine 4, which is the receiving side. can be done. In addition, an "out ball information" signal indicating that a game ball shot from the pachinko machine 3a did not enter any winning hole and entered an out hole (not shown) is sent by an out ball sensor (not shown). Based on the detection result, it is input from another signal line, but if the out-ball sensor is controlled by the pachinko machine 3a, it may be output from the external terminal plate 308a of the pachinko machine 3a.

Further, from the IF 410 of each machine display device 4 to the IF 270 of the server device 2, "out information" based on the "out ball information" signal, "safe information" based on the "prize signal", "external information 1 ” signal “jackpot information”, “external information 2” signal-based “probability variation information”, “external information 3” signal-based “start signal”, “external information 4” signal-based “starting information”, “ "Door open information" based on the "door/frame open signal" and "abnormality 1 information" based on the "security signal" are input. Regarding the "security signal", if the type of error (abnormality) can be determined from the output time, "abnormality 1 information", "abnormality 2 information" or " It is also possible to output to the server apparatus 2 by converting the information into “abnormality 3 information”. Further, as will be described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit 400 and output to the server device 2 . In addition, the IF 410 may also receive each signal input from the external terminal board 308a and directly output each input signal to the server apparatus 2 (through signal).

As for the type of error (abnormality) indicated by the "security signal" in the pachinko machine 3a, the starter switch is turned on by illegal means or other factors even though no game ball has entered the ball. A start switch error indicating that the count switch has been counted even though the winning opening solenoid is not driven (the winning opening is open) due to illegal means or other factors. An example is a sensor detection error (eg, magnetic sensor error) indicating that various sensors (eg, magnetic sensor) provided in the pachinko machine 3a for fraud prevention are in the detection state.

<Connection of pachislot machine 3b, etc.>
FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing connections among the game medium handling device 1, the pachi-slot machine 3b, and the individual display machines 4. As shown in FIG. 8, only the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1, the external terminal plate 308b in the pachi-slot machine 3b, and the IF 410 in the display machine 4 are shown for convenience of explanation, and other components are omitted. ing.

From the IF 110 of the game medium handling device 1 to the IF 410 of each display machine 4, a "card issue" signal indicating that the card has been issued (returned) and a "medal lending signal" indicating that the medal has been lent (paid out) are sent. ” signal, a “balls replay” signal indicating that the ball has been replayed, a “balls information” signal indicating the current counted ball information, a “balls information” signal indicating the current ball information, some error (abnormal ) has occurred, and the IF 410 of each machine display device 4 sends the IF 110 of the game medium handling device 1 "call information" to the effect that a "call" button 902, which will be described later, has been operated. is entered.

Also, from the external terminal plate 308b of the pachislot machine 3b to the IF 410 of each machine display device 4, a "medal insertion signal" indicating the number of medals inserted by the player and a "signal indicating the number of medals paid out to the player" are transmitted. "Medal payout signal", "External signal 2" indicating that an AT described later has occurred in the pachi-slot machine 3b, and "External signal 1" indicating that the pachi-slot machine 3b has become a pseudo-bonus described later or is in the process of a pseudo-bonus. A "security signal" indicating that an error (abnormality) has occurred in the pachi-slot machine 3b is input. In the pachi-slot machine 3b, the open state of the front door 61b, which will be described later, is input to the display machine 4 by means of a "security signal". By outputting the "signal 4" separately from the "security signal", a signal indicating that the front door 61b, which will be described later, is in an open state may be output. In addition, "external signal 1" to "external signal 4" can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the pachi-slot machine 3b, which is the transmitting side, and the specifications of the display device 4, which is the receiving side. .

Further, from the IF 410 of each machine display device 4 to the IF 270 of the server device 2, "IN information" based on the "medal insertion signal", "OUT information" based on the "medal payout signal", and "external signal 2" are transmitted. "AT information" based on the "external signal 1", "pseudo bonus information" based on the "external signal 1", and "error information" based on the "security signal" are input. Regarding the "security signal", if the type of error (abnormality) can be determined from the output time, "error information", "abnormality 1 information", "abnormality 2 information” or “abnormality 3 information” and output to the server device 2 . Further, as will be described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit 400 and output to the server device 2 . In addition, the IF 410 may also receive each signal input from the external terminal board 308b and directly output each input signal to the server apparatus 2 (through signal).

The types of errors (abnormalities) indicated by the "security signal" in the pachi-slot machine 3b include door open errors indicating that the front door 61b is open, and RWM reading and writing failures. A selector error indicating that normal detection is no longer performed due to illegal means or other factors (for example, medal clogging) in the selector 85 described later. In the hopper 83 described later, illegal means or A hopper error indicating that normal payout is not performed due to other factors (for example, medal empty), a medal auxiliary storage that stores surplus medals that could not be stored in the hopper 83, and the medal auxiliary storage An example is a medal auxiliary storage error indicating that the medals stored in the storage are full.

Although not shown, in FIGS. 7 and 8, "call information" indicating that a "call" button 902 (to be described later) has been operated is sent from the IF 410 of each display device 4 to the IF 270 of the server device 2. is transmitted from the IF 270 of the server device 2 to the IF 410 of each machine display machine 4, and the operation data of each machine in the amusement arcade, ball payout data, etc. are managed by the server device 2 (especially, the game information management device 220). data is sent.

<Appearance of Game Media Handling Device 1a Used in Pachinko Machine 3a>
FIG. 9 is an external view of the game medium handling device 1a used in the pachinko machine 3a. Note that the pachinko machine 3a is omitted in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the game medium handling device 1a is composed of a front portion 11a and a housing 12a. The front portion 11a includes a status indicator lamp 13a, a card insertion slot 14a, and a bill insertion slot into which bills can be inserted. 15a, a touch panel LCD 16a, a camera section 17a, a non-contact IC card reader/writer 18a, a speaker cover 19a, a counting slot 20, a fraction payout slot 21, and the like are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a guide device 120 is detachably provided in the game medium handling device 1a. The guiding device 120 is mounted so that a mounting portion 121 provided in a part thereof covers the counting input port 20 and the fraction dispensing port 21 . A game ball dropped from the bottom tray of the pachinko machine 3a to the guide tray 123 of the guide device 120 is thrown into the counting slot 20 through the counting passage provided in the guide device 120.例文帳に追加The fractional game balls paid out from the fractional payout port 21 are paid out to a payout tray 124 provided exclusively for the fractional number through the passage for the fractional number provided in the guide device 120. - 特許庁The player can move the odd number of game balls paid out to the payout tray 124 to the upper tray of the pachinko machine 3a and use them in the game. On the upper surface of the housing 122 of the guide device 120, there is provided a hand placement section 125 for placing the operating hand when the player operates the handle of the pachinko machine 3a.

In addition, in the game medium handling device 1a of the present embodiment, when receiving a lending request signal from the lending terminal board 307 of the pachinko machine 3a or receiving a payout instruction from the player to the game medium handling device 1a, the supply unit ( (not shown) via a supply passage (not shown) inside the pachinko machine 3a to directly pay out the number of balls (for example, 125 balls) corresponding to the lending request signal to the upper tray of the pachinko machine 3a. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a ball payout port (for example, a ball payout port 23a) is provided in the front part 11a and above the upper tray of the pachinko machine 3a. A detachable nozzle for guiding the game balls paid out from the ball payout port to the upper tray of the pachinko machine 3a is provided, and control is performed to pay out the number of balls according to the lending request signal from the ball payout port. good too. That is, the nozzle may be configured to indirectly pay out game balls to the pachinko machine 3a. In addition, it may be configured such that either the direct payout or the indirect payout described above can be selectively performed.

<Appearance of Game Media Handling Device 1b Used in Pachi-Slot Machine 3b>
FIG. 10 is an external view of the game medium handling device 1b used in the pachi-slot machine 3b. Note that the pachi-slot machine 3b is omitted in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the game medium handling device 1b is composed of a front portion 11b and a housing 12b. The front portion 11b includes a status indicator lamp 13b, a card insertion slot 14b, and a bill insertion slot into which bills can be inserted. 15b, a touch panel LCD 16b, a camera portion 17b, a non-contact IC card reader/writer 18b, a speaker cover 19b, a front panel 22, a medal payout port 23, a medal counting slot 24, a medal guide member 25, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the game medium handling device 1b is detachably provided with a medal payout section 130. As shown in FIG. The medal dispensing section 130 can be changed between a use state (use position) and a storage state (storage position) as shown in FIG. In the state of use, the medals paid out from the medal payout port 23 are set to slide down the inclined surface by their own weight, and the medals that have slid down the inclined surface are located on the front side of the pachi-slot machine 3b, and the medals are inserted. It is designed to be stored at a height position between the mouth and the lower plate. The inclined surface of the token payout portion 130 can be expanded and contracted to draw a circular arc, and the token payout portion 130 can be rotated upward. By rotating the portion 130 upward, the transition from the use state (use position) to the storage state (storage position) is performed.

In addition, in the game medium handling device 1b in this embodiment, when receiving a payout instruction from the player to the game medium handling device 1b or receiving a lending request signal from the lending terminal board 307 of the pachi-slot machine 3b, the medal Although a predetermined number of medals (for example, 50) is paid out to the payout unit 130, it is not limited to this. It is also possible to perform payout control. Alternatively, instead of the medal payout portion 130, or alternatively, a nozzle for guiding the medals paid out from the medal payout port 23 to the lower tray of the pachi-slot machine 3b is detachably provided. 3b may be configured to pay out medals.

<Structure of pachinko machine 3a>
Next, the structure of the pachinko machine 3a will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine 3a, and FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine 3a.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the pachinko machine 3a includes a main body 32, a base door 33 pivotally attached to the main body 32 so as to be openable and closable, and a glass door 34 pivotally attached to the base door 33 so as to be openable and closable. I have.

The main body 32 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having an opening 32a (see FIG. 12). As a material for the main body 32, for example, wood can be used.

The base door 33 is formed in a rectangular shape that is substantially the same as the main body 32 . The base door 33 is arranged in front of the main body 32 and opens and closes the opening 32 a of the main body 32 . The base door 33 is provided with an opening 33a. The opening 33 a is formed in a rectangular shape that occupies most of the upper portion of the base door 33 from the center portion thereof.

A speaker 41 , a game board 42 , a display device 43 , a plate unit 44 , a shooting device 45 , a payout device 46 and a board unit 47 are attached to the base door 33 . The speaker 41 and the display device 43 show one specific example of the notification means according to the present invention.

The speaker 41 is arranged above the base door 33 . The game board 42 is arranged in front of the base door 33 and covers the opening 33 a of the base door 33 . The entire game board 42 is made of transparent plate-shaped resin (a member having transparency). Examples of transparent resins include acrylic resins, polycarbonate resins, and methacrylic resins.

In addition, on the front surface of the game board 42, a game area 42a is formed in which game balls shot from the shooting device 45 roll. The game area 42a is an area surrounded by guide rails (not shown). A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the game area 42a.

The display device 43 is arranged so as to overlap with the back side of the game board 42 . This display device 43 has a display area 43a for displaying an image. The display area 43 a is set to have a size that overlaps all or part of the game board 42 . In the display area 43a of the display device 43, various images such as an identification pattern for performance, a performance image, and a decoration image for decoration are displayed. The player can visually recognize the image displayed in the display area 43 a of the display device 43 through the game board 42 .

As the display device 43, for example, a liquid crystal display device can be applied. However, the display device according to the present invention is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display.

A spacer 49 is arranged on the back side of the game board 42 . The spacer 49 forms a space between the back surface of the game board 42 and the front surface of the display device 43, which serves as a flow path for game balls that roll on the game area 42a of the game board 42. As shown in FIG. The spacer 49 is made of a transparent material. Note that the spacer according to the present invention is not limited to being formed of a material having permeability, and may be formed of a material partially having permeability, for example. Alternatively, it may be formed of a non-transmissive material.

The plate unit 44 is arranged below the game board 42 . The plate unit 44 has an upper plate 51 and a lower plate 52 , and the lower plate 52 is positioned below the upper plate 51 . The upper tray 51 and the lower tray 52 are formed with payout openings 51a and 52a for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls), respectively. When a predetermined payout condition is established, game balls are discharged from the payout openings 51a and 52a and stored in the upper tray 51 and the lower tray 52.例文帳に追加Also, the game balls stored in the upper tray 51 are shot by the shooting device 45 to the game area 42a.

The plate unit 44 is provided with a performance button 53. - 特許庁This performance button 53 is arranged on the upper plate 51. - 特許庁A dial operation unit (jog dial) 54 is rotatably fitted to the periphery of the performance button 53 . When performing a predetermined effect, the display area 43 a of the display device 43 displays an image prompting the user to operate the effect button 53 and the dial operation unit 54 .

Launcher 45 is located in the lower right portion of base door 33 . This shooting device 45 has a shooting handle 55 that can be operated by the player, and a panel body 56 that engages with the lower right portion of the dish unit 44 . The firing handle 55 is arranged on the surface side of the panel body 56 and is rotatably supported by the panel body 56 . A solenoid actuator (not shown), which is a specific example of a driving device for shooting game balls, is arranged on the back side of the panel body 56 .

A touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 55 , and a firing volume is provided inside the firing handle 55 . The firing volume changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 55, and changes the electric power supplied to the solenoid actuator.

When the player's hand touches the touch sensor of the shooting handle 55, the touch sensor outputs a detection signal. As a result, it is detected that the player has gripped the shooting handle 55, and the game ball can be shot by the solenoid actuator.

When the player grips the firing handle 55 and rotates it clockwise, the resistance value of the firing volume changes according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 55, and electric power corresponding to the resistance value is supplied to the solenoid actuator. supplied. As a result, the game balls stored in the upper tray 51 are sequentially shot, and the shot game balls are guided by the guide rails and released to the game area 42 a of the game board 42 .

A firing stop button (not shown) is provided on the side of the firing handle 55 . A shooting stop button is provided to stop the shooting of the game ball by the solenoid actuator. When the player presses the firing stop button, the shooting of the game ball is stopped even when the shooting handle 55 is gripped and rotated.

The dispensing device 46 and the board unit 47 are arranged behind the base door 33 . Game balls are supplied to the payout device 46 from a storage unit (not shown). The payout device 46 pays out a predetermined number of game balls supplied to the storage unit to the upper tray 51 or the lower tray 52 based on the establishment of the payout condition. The board unit 47 has various control boards. Various control boards are provided with the above-described main control section 301a and sub-control section 302a.

The glass door 34 is arranged in front of the game board 42 and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape large enough to cover the game board 42 . A speaker cover 59 facing the speaker 41 is provided above the glass door 34 .

An opening 34a is formed in the central portion of the glass door 34 and has a size that exposes at least the game area 42a of the game board 42 . The opening 34a of the glass door 34 is closed with a protective glass 58 having transparency. Therefore, when the glass door 34 is closed with respect to the base door 33 , the protective glass 58 faces at least the game area 42 a of the game board 42 .

<Structure of pachislot machine 3b>
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 3b in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15. FIG. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine 3b of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13, the pachi-slot machine 3b includes a cabinet 61a containing reels, circuit boards, etc., and a front door 61b attached to the cabinet 61a so as to be openable and closable. Three reels 63L, 63C, 63R are provided inside the cabinet 61a, and the three reels 63L, 63C, 63R are arranged in a row in the horizontal direction (direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the reels). The reels 63L, 63C and 63R are hereinafter referred to as a left reel 63L, a middle reel 63C and a right reel 63R, respectively.

Each reel (display row) has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material attached to the peripheral surface (wound surface) of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) patterns are continuously drawn on the surface of the sheet material along the circumferential direction of the reel body.

A liquid crystal display device 70 and a display window 64 for displaying the patterns drawn on the three reels 63L, 63C and 63R are provided in the center of the front door 61b. Then, the liquid crystal display device 70 displays an image and executes an effect.

The display window 64 is made of, for example, a transparent member such as an acrylic plate, and as shown in FIG. It is provided so as to be located in front of the two reels (on the side of the player). Therefore, the symbols drawn on the three reels provided behind the display window 64 can be viewed through the display window 64 .

A 7-segment display 66 consisting of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided on the left side of the display window 64 when viewed from the front. The 7-segment display 66 displays the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted medals), the number of medals paid out to the player as a bonus (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), and the number of medals deposited inside the pachi-slot machine 3b. Information such as the number of medals held (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed.

Further, the front door 61b is provided with various devices (a medal slot 71, a MAX bet button 72, a 1BET button 74, a start lever 76, and stop buttons 77L, 77C, 77R) to be operated by the player.

The medal insertion slot 71 is provided for receiving medals that are inserted into the pachi-slot machine 3b from the outside by the player. Medals received through the medal slot 71 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 3b so-called credit function). In the pachi-slot machine 3b of the present embodiment, the number of medals that can be inserted in one game is one, two, or three.

The MAX BET button 72 and 1 BET button 74 are provided for determining the number of medals deposited in the pachi-slot machine 3b to be inserted in one game. Although not shown in FIG. 13, the front door 61b is provided with a checkout button (located on the side of the start lever 76 opposite to the stop button side). This checkout button is provided for withdrawing (discharging) medals deposited inside the pachi-slot machine 3b.

A start lever 76 is provided to start rotation of all the reels (63L, 63C, 63R). The stop buttons 77L, 77C, 77R are provided corresponding to the left reel 63L, the middle reel 63C, and the right reel 63R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. The stop buttons 77L, 77C, and 77R are hereinafter referred to as the left stop button 77L, middle stop button 77C, and right stop button 77R, respectively.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the front door 61b is provided with a medal payout port 78, a medal tray 79, speakers 80L and 80R, and the like.

The medal payout port 78 guides to the outside the medals discharged by driving the medal payout device 83, which will be described later. The medal receiving tray 79 accumulates the medals discharged from the medal payout port 78. - 特許庁Various lamps provided on the front door 61b are composed of LEDs or the like, and light is turned on and off in a pattern corresponding to the content of the presentation. Also, the speakers 80L and 80R output sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the content of the presentation.

In addition, although the configuration including the liquid crystal display device 70 is described in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of LEDs may be arranged in a matrix on the upper part of the reel, and effect (notification) may be performed by a dot pattern by turning on/off the LEDs.

Next, the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine 3b will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. FIG. 14 shows a state in which the front door 61b is opened and the middle door 86 provided on the rear side of the front door 61b is closed with respect to the front door 61b. 15 shows a state in which the front door 61b is opened and the middle door 86 is opened with respect to the front door 61b.

In the lower part of the cabinet 61a, a medal payout device 83 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 83) can accommodate a large amount of medals and can discharge them one by one. ) is provided. A power supply device 84 is provided on one side (the left side in the example shown in FIG. 14) of the hopper 83 in the cabinet 61a to supply necessary power to each device of the pachi-slot machine 3b.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the middle door 86 is arranged in the center of the rear surface of the front door 61b, and is configured to be able to open and close the display window 64 (see FIG. 15) from the rear side. Door stoppers 86a, 86b, and 86c are provided on the upper and lower portions of the middle door 86, respectively. The door stoppers 86a, 86b, 86c fix (prohibit) the opening operation of the middle door 86 with the display window 64 closed from the back side. That is, in order to open the middle door 86, it is necessary to rotate the door stoppers 86a, 86b, 86c to release the middle door 86 from its fixation.

The middle door 86 is provided with the main board 81 that constitutes the main control section 301b described above. The main control unit 301b controls the main operations of the game in the pachi-slot machine 3b, such as determination of the internal winning combination, rotation and stopping of each reel, and determination of whether or not a prize has been won, and the flow between the operations.

In addition, three reels (left reel 63L, middle reel 63C, and right reel 63R) are provided in the central portion of the middle door 86 . Although not shown in FIG. 14, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

Above the middle door 86, a sub-board 82 that constitutes the above-described sub-controller 302b is provided. The sub-control unit 302b controls execution of effects such as video display.

Further, a selector 85 is provided below the area where the display window 64 is arranged on the back side of the front door 61b. The selector 85 is a device for selecting whether or not the material, shape, etc. of medals inserted from the outside through the medal slot 71 are appropriate, and guides the medals determined to be appropriate to the hopper 83 . Also, although not shown in FIG. 14, a medal sensor 85S for detecting that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medals pass in the selector 85. As shown in FIG.

<Structure of each display device 4>
Next, referring to FIG. 16, the structure of each display 4 will be described. FIG. 16 is a front view schematically showing each display device 4. As shown in FIG.

Each display machine 4 has a main housing 911 having a liquid crystal display section 405 on its front surface, and is installed above the gaming machine 3 . A machine number display section 901 for displaying a machine number is provided above the liquid crystal display section 405 , and lamps 406 are provided on the left and right sides of the machine number display section 901 around the liquid crystal display section 405 .

The liquid crystal display unit 405 displays game data relating to today's game for the corresponding gaming machine 3 . The game data mainly includes information managed by the gaming machine 3, specifically the number of game media fired by the player (number of outs) and the number of game media paid out by the gaming machine 3 (safe number). , the game state of the game machine 3 (game state signal), door opening, error, and other information related to the game. The game data mainly includes information managed by the game medium handling device 1, specifically, the lending of game media from the game medium handling device 1 and the number of game media in the game medium handling device 1. It includes information about games such as measurement of , replay using counting cards, etc. The contents displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 can be changed (set) by operating a plurality of buttons 902-908.

In addition, the liquid crystal display unit 405 displays when an error (abnormality) occurs in the game machine 3 or when the base door 33 (door) or the glass door 34 (frame) of the pachinko machine 3a is in an open state. Characters (for example, characters such as "error in progress", etc.) are displayed for informing employees and players of the place.

In addition, a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 are arranged side by side on the lower front side of the main housing 911 . Specifically, from the left side, a “call” button 902, a “forward” button 903, a “determine” button 904, a “back” button 905, a “past” button 906, a “history” button 907, and a “graph switching” button 908 are displayed. is provided. Furthermore, on the right side thereof, a remote control communication section 909 for receiving instruction data from the aforementioned remote control is provided. A speaker 407 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the main housing 911 .

Various types of information can be input to the display device 4 for each machine by operating the remote controller. For example, the machine number of each machine display 4 can be input by operating the remote controller. Note that the machine number of each machine display 4 can also be input by operating a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 without using the remote controller. In addition, when the liquid crystal display unit 405 functions as a touch panel, the machine number of each machine display device 4 can also be input by a touch operation on this touch panel.

A “call” button 902 is a button for calling a store clerk. A "forward" button 903, a "determine" button 904, and a "return" button 905 are buttons for selecting and determining display data. A "past" button 906 is a button for displaying a past game history (for example, weekly data for one week). A "history" button 907 is a button for displaying today's game history. A “switch graph” button 908 is a button for instructing switching of the display of the slump graph.

In addition, when these buttons 902 to 908 are operated as appropriate, the functions of each machine display device 4 can be set (specifically, the content displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, the speaker 407) can be changed as desired by the player. Note that the settings changed by the player (settings after change) are stored in the storage unit 403 in a predetermined case.

<System configuration diagram of gaming system>
FIG. 17 is a system configuration diagram of a game system including the display machine 4 for each machine according to the present invention. A plurality of island controllers 8 and hubs 9 are connected to the server device 2 via a LAN, and an island-end counting device 5, a settlement device 6, and a prize management device 7 are connected via the LAN to the server device 2 .

In addition, in the server device 2, when the game medium handling device 1a, the pachinko machine 3a and the display machine 4 are regarded as one unit (hereinafter referred to as "pachinko game unit"), a predetermined number of pachinko game units are provided. , island controller 8 and HUB 9 are connected to a LAN. Similarly, when the game medium handling device 1b, the pachi-slot machine 3b, and the display machine 4 are regarded as one unit (hereinafter referred to as "pachi-slot gaming unit"), the predetermined number of pachi-slot gaming units are connected to the island controller 8 and the pachi-slot gaming unit. It is connected to LAN via HUB9. A unit to which these pachinko game units or pachislot game units are connected is called an island unit.

The server device 2 is normally configured to set rate information for each island. For example, a pachinko game unit arranged directly under the island-end counting device 5 in FIG. Set a 1-yen rate.

The island-end counting device 5 is provided at the end of a game island or the like, counts game balls and medals acquired by a player, and associates the count values with rate information and card identification information. Also, the island-end counting device 5 prints information indicating the count value and the lending rate on a receipt and issues it. The island-end counting device 5 may be provided for each lending rate, or may select a lending rate to be associated when counting game balls or medals.

When the balance information is associated with the identification information of the card, the settlement device 6 pays out cash corresponding to the balance information when the card is inserted. Note that the settlement device 6 may pay out cash corresponding to this information based on not only the balance information but also the ball information for each rate associated with the identification information of the card.

The prize management device 7 is a prize exchange terminal installed alongside a prize exchange counter in the amusement arcade. do. The exchange game medium number management information is information in which the number of game media required for exchange with a prize is associated with each prize. For example, in the case of a 4-yen rate, 2 balls are associated as the number of game media that need to be exchanged for the lowest unit price prize, and in the case of a 1-yen rate, 8 balls are associated as the number of game media that need to be exchanged for the lowest unit price prize. are mapped. Note that the number of game media to be exchanged for the lowest unit price prize is not limited to the above example, and can be set as appropriate.

Here, when a player brings a card associated with ball information and inserts the card into a card slot of a card processing machine (not shown), a prize corresponding to the ball information for each rate is given. shall be able to receive Also, in the prize management device 7, the player can bring a receipt and exchange prizes based on information indicating the count value and the lending rate printed on the receipt.

At that time, a clerk at the prize exchange counter presses an exchange button (not shown) corresponding to the prize designated by the player. The prize management device 7 that receives the pressing of the exchange button executes exchange control to subtract the number of game media corresponding to the designated prize from the count value. After that, the clerk manually hands over the designated prize to the player. Special prizes, which will be described later, may be automatically paid out from a prize dispenser (not shown) connected to the prize management device 7 .

In the present embodiment, since the ball-in-hand information is stored for each rate, the prize management device 7 sums up the ball-in-hand information and exchanges the prizes when executing exchange control. may be performed.

Here, conventionally, technology of a game device and a game system provided side by side with a game machine is publicly known. For example, as described in JP-A-2014-223494. The gaming device and gaming system described in JP-A-2014-223494 have versatility.

However, gaming devices and gaming systems are required to have high versatility.

Therefore, the display machine 4 and the game system including the display machine 4 according to the present invention are configured to be capable of executing various controls in order to improve versatility. The various controls include function setting control, data recovery control, fraud/door opening notification control, data correction control, data communication control, and automatic file search control, which will be described later. The game system including the display machine 4 and the display machine 4 concerned can improve versatility by these controls.

<Function setting control (selection of whether to use the main unit settings)>
Here, as described above, conventionally, the technology of the gaming device and the gaming system provided side by side with the gaming machine is publicly known. For example, there has been proposed an inter-stand device or a management system that can switch the operation mode of an inter-stand device (game device) and control between a normal business mode and a normal closed mode (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-223494). Gazette).

However, since game machines and game devices are system-managed by the technology described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-223494, the settings of game devices can be arbitrarily changed by various setting methods in recent game devices. Depending on the game device, it is necessary to determine whether to apply the preset settings or the changed settings, and select an arbitrary setting according to the situation.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and a game device capable of applying arbitrary settings (improving versatility) according to the situation even if it has various setting methods. and to provide a game system.

The display device 4 and the game system according to one embodiment of the present invention can apply arbitrary settings according to the situation even if they have various setting methods (hereinafter referred to as "first function setting control”) is executed.

Below, the control flow regarding the first function setting control executed by each machine display device 4 and the server device 2 (gaming system) will be described with reference to FIG. 18 .

In FIG. 18 , the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display device 4 , and the process shown on the right side is the process executed by the server device 2 . The processing executed by the first function setting control includes the processing at the time of initial power-on, the processing at the time of setting operation, the processing at the time of power interruption, and the processing at the time of restoration from power interruption. Also, although the function setting control is described as "setting", it is not limited to this, and may be various data such as data related to game results, advertisements, errors, and the like.

First, the processing at the time of power-on for the first time in the first function setting control will be described. Note that the process when the power is turned on for the first time is, for example, a process that is executed when each display machine 4 is installed in a game arcade and the power is turned on for the first time.

When each display device 4 is powered on for the first time, the server device 2 sets a specific setting (hereinafter referred to as "setting A") to each display device 4 as a function setting of each display device 4. It transmits (step S2111). In this embodiment, the setting A relates to the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. FIG.

Upon receiving the setting A (step S1111), each display device 4 applies the setting A as a function setting. In this way, when each stand display 4 applies the setting A as a function setting, the contents of the setting A are the display contents of the liquid crystal display unit 405 of each stand display 4, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output of the speaker 407. reflected in the mode.

In this manner, when the power is turned on for the first time, each display device 4 applies the setting A stored in the server device 2 as the function setting. In addition, the above-mentioned "setting A" may be a default setting managed by the server device 2, and the previous display device 4 that was installed before the current display device 4 was installed. 4 may be installed. "Setting B" may be a setting that can be changed by a player, or a setting that can be set only by an administrator who manages a game hall. may be settable.

Next, processing at the time of setting operation in the first function setting control will be described. Note that the processing at the time of setting operation is processing that is executed when an appropriate operation is performed regarding the setting of the function of each display device 4 .

When an appropriate operation is performed regarding the setting of the function of each display device 4 (more specifically, when an appropriate operation is performed on the plurality of buttons 902 to 908), each display device 4 is changed (set) from the initial setting A (step S1112). In addition, below, the setting after changing the function of each display 4 is called "setting B."

When the setting of the function of each display device 4 is changed, each display device 4 applies the setting B (setting after change) as the setting of the function. In this way, the content of setting B is reflected in the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405 of each display device 4, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. FIG.

In this manner, each machine display device 4 can change the display contents and the like on the liquid crystal display unit 405 from the original contents to those desired by the player.

Next, the processing at the time of power failure in the first function setting control will be described. Note that the process at the time of power failure is executed when the power supply of each display machine 4 is cut off (for example, when an employee turns off the power supply of each display machine 4 after the end of business at the amusement arcade). This is the process to be performed. In addition, it is not limited to the case where it is determined that the power is cut off due to the fact that the power supply is actually cut off. It is possible to recognize that the power is off even when it is determined that the power is off due to the cause.

When the power supply of each display device 4 is cut off, each display device 4 stores the current function setting (that is, setting B changed from setting A in the processing at the time of setting operation) in the storage unit 403. (step S1113). In the present embodiment, even if the power supply of each display device 4 is cut off, power from a backup battery (not shown) or the like is used to store data in the storage unit 403 of each display device 4. The content of the stored data shall not be cleared. The backup battery may be installed in each stand display 4 or may be installed outside each stand display 4 .

Next, a description will be given of the processing at the time of power failure recovery in the first function setting control. In addition, the processing at the time of recovery from power failure is when the power supply of each display machine 4 that was cut off is restored. It is a process that is executed when It should be noted that not only when it is determined that the power supply has been restored due to the actual resumption of power supply, but also when it is determined that the power supply has been interrupted due to a cause other than the power supply as described above, the above-mentioned It may be a case where it is determined that the power has been restored due to the elimination of the cause.

When the power supply of each display device 4 is restored, the display device 4 of each display device transmits information to the effect that the power supply is restored to the server device 2 . As a result, each display device 4 applies either setting A stored in the server device 2 or setting B stored in each display device 4 to the server device 2 as a function setting. The user is requested to select whether to do so (step S1114).

In addition, although the selection of whether to apply the function setting is requested from the display device 4 to the server device 2, the server device 2 is not limited to this. The server device 2 may transmit the setting to each display device 4 when it detects that the power of the device 4 is restored (whether the power is turned on). In this case, regardless of which setting has been made to each display device 4, the setting stored in the server device 2 may be prioritized and set to the function of each display device 4. Conceivable.

When the server device 2 receives the information indicating that the power supply of each display device 4 has been restored, the server device 2 selects either setting A stored in the server device 2 or setting B stored in each display device 4. A selection (judgment) is made as to whether or not to apply the setting of the function of each display device 4 (step S2112). The result of the determination (that is, which setting, setting A or setting B, is to be applied) is arbitrarily set by an employee of the game arcade and stored in the server device 2 .

Thus, when the server device 2 determines that the setting A stored in the server device 2 is to be applied as the function setting of each display device 4, the server device 2 transmits the setting A to each display device 4 (step S2113). On the other hand, the server device 2 does not transmit the setting A to the individual display 4 when determining that the setting B stored in the individual display 4 is to be applied as the function setting of the individual display 4 . In addition, when it is determined that the setting B stored in each stand display 4 is applied as the function setting of each stand display 4, the setting A is not transmitted to each stand display 4, but it is limited to this. Instead, a signal (for example, a response signal) that can be used to determine that the display device 4 of each unit does not use the setting A may be transmitted.

After transmitting the information indicating that the power supply has been restored to the server device 2 as described above (step S1114), each display device 4 determines whether or not the setting A is received from the server device 2 within a predetermined period. (step S1115).

Then, when each display device 4 determines that the setting A has been received from the server device 2 within a predetermined period (step S1115; Yes), it applies the received setting A as the function setting (step S1116). In this way, when the setting A is applied as a function setting to each machine display device 4 , the content of the setting A is reflected in the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405 , the light emission mode of the lamp 406 , and the sound output mode of the speaker 407 .

On the other hand, when each display device 4 determines that the setting A has not been received from the server device 2 within the predetermined period (step S1115; No), it applies the stored setting B as the function setting. (Step S1117). In this way, when the setting B is applied as a function setting to the display device 4 for each machine, the content of the setting B is reflected in the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. That is, the display contents and the like on the liquid crystal display unit 405 are the same as when the power supply of each display unit 4 is shut off.

Thus, in the first function setting control, when the power of each display 4 is restored, the setting A stored in the server device 2 or each Which of the settings B stored in the display unit 4 is preferentially applied can be appropriately selected according to the setting of the server device 2 (setting by the employee of the game arcade).

In addition, in the processing at the time of power failure recovery, if each display device 4 determines that the setting A has not been received from the server device 2 within a predetermined period (step S1115; No), the stored setting B is applied as the function setting, it is also possible to store specific settings in advance in the storage unit 403 and apply the specific settings as the function settings.

As described above, in the first function setting control, each display device 4 according to one embodiment of the present invention
A control unit 400 (setting changing means) capable of changing settings relating to each display machine 4 (game device), which is itself, is provided, and a setting A (second 1 setting) and the setting B (second setting) and the setting A which are settings related to the display machine 4 (game device) changed by the control unit 400 (setting changing means). A display device 4 (game device) that can communicate with a server device 2 (management device) that can select which setting to give priority to (first setting),
When the setting A (first setting) is received by communicating with the server device 2 (management device) when the power is turned on, the display device 4 for each unit is based on the setting A (first setting). (game device) is set, and if the setting A (first setting) is not received, the display device 4 (game device) is set based on the setting B (second setting). It is.

With such a configuration, the versatility of each display device 4 can be enhanced. Further, even if each display device 4 has various setting methods, it is possible to apply arbitrary settings according to the situation.

Specifically, the setting of each display device 4 is either setting B changed on the side of each display device 4 or setting A stored by the server device 2 by communicating with the server device 2 when the power is turned on. has priority. In this way, even if the setting of the function of each display device 4 can be changed both on the side of each display device 4 and on the side of the server device 2, the setting of each display device 4 can be easily changed. becomes. That is, even if each display device 4 has various setting methods, appropriate settings can be applied according to the situation, and versatility can be improved.

In addition, in the first function setting control, each machine display 4 according to one embodiment of the present invention
After being set based on the setting A (first setting) when the power is turned on, if the setting is changed to the setting B (second setting) by the control unit 400 (setting changing means), when the power is turned off The setting B (second setting) can be stored, and when the power is turned on again, by determining whether or not to use the setting stored by the display machine 4 (game device), the When it is determined to use the setting stored in each display machine 4 (game device), each display machine 4 (game device) is set based on the setting B (second setting). , when it is determined not to use the setting stored in the display device 4 (gaming device), the setting A (first setting) stored in the server device 2 (management device) is used. It is.

With such a configuration, each display device 4 may receive the setting A from the server device 2 when using the setting A stored in the server device 2, and may receive the setting A from the server device 2 when using the setting B. do not need to receive That is, each display device 4 can be activated quickly when setting B is used. In this way, each display device 4 can select a setting method suitable for the purpose, and can improve versatility.

Further, the gaming system according to one embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first function setting control,
Each display machine 4 (game device) provided with a control unit 400 (setting change means) capable of changing settings related to each display machine 4 (game device) itself;
A setting A (first setting) that is a setting related to each display machine 4 (game device) can be stored and the display machine 4 (game device) changed by the control unit 400 (setting changing means) It is possible to select which one of the setting B (second setting) and the setting A (first setting), which are settings related to the gaming device), should be given priority. A gaming system having a communicable server device 2 (management device),
When the setting A (first setting) is received by communicating with the server device 2 (management device) when the power is turned on, the display device 4 for each unit is based on the setting A (first setting). (game device) is set, and if the setting A (first setting) is not received, the display device 4 (game device) is set based on the setting B (second setting). It is.

With such a configuration, the gaming system can be enhanced in versatility. In addition, the game system can apply arbitrary settings according to the situation even if each display machine 4 has various setting methods.

Specifically, in the gaming system, the settings of each display machine 4 are stored by the server device 2 or the setting B changed on the display machine 4 side by communicating with the server device 2 when the power is turned on. Either setting A takes precedence. In this way, even if the setting of the function of each display device 4 can be changed both on the side of each display device 4 and on the side of the server device 2, the setting of each display device 4 can be easily changed. becomes. That is, in the game system, even if each display machine 4 has various setting methods, it is possible to apply appropriate settings according to the situation, and it is possible to improve versatility.

In this embodiment, the display machine 4 for each machine is exemplified as one embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention, but the game machine according to the present invention is limited to the display machine for each machine. is not. That is, the gaming device according to the present invention may be one that constitutes a pachinko gaming unit or a pachislot gaming unit.

In addition, in the first function setting control, each processing performed by each display device 4 and the server device 2 may be performed by at least one of the display devices 4 and the server device 2, and the object to be processed is the present invention. It is not limited to the embodiment.

It should be noted that even if there are various setting methods, the control that can apply arbitrary settings according to the situation is not limited to the first function setting control as described above. Two other examples of the first function setting control (hereinafter referred to as "second function setting control" and "third function setting control") will be described below.

Below, the control flow regarding the second function setting control executed by each display device 4 and the server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 19 .

Note that in the second function setting control, unlike the first function setting control, for example, for each island unit, any one of the plurality of individual display units 4 is the master unit display unit 4 (below, , for the sake of convenience, referred to as "each machine display 4M"), and the others are set as slave each machine display 4 (hereinafter, for convenience, called "each machine display 4S"). The master display device 4M plays a more central role than the slave display device 4S in the second function setting control. The master display device 4M and the slave display device 4S can transmit and receive various information to and from each other. In this embodiment, the number of each master display device 4M is one, but the number may be two or more.

In FIG. 19, the processing shown on the left side is processing executed by each slave display device 4S, the processing shown in the center is processing executed by each master display device 4M, and the processing shown on the right side. is a process executed by the server device 2 . As in the first function setting control, the processes executed by the second function setting control include the process when the power is turned on for the first time, the setting operation process, the power failure process, and the power failure recovery process. included. Note that the processing at the time of initial power-on and the processing at the time of setting operation in the second function setting control are substantially the same as the processing in the first function setting control, so illustration is omitted in FIG.

First, the process at the time of power failure in the second function setting control will be described.

When the power of each slave display 4S is cut off, the slave each display 4S masters the current function setting (that is, setting B changed from setting A in the setting operation process). is transmitted to each display unit 4M (step S1121). When the master display device 4M receives the setting B from the slave display device 4S, it stores the received setting B in the storage unit 403 of the display device 4M (step S1131).

In this way, for example, when the power of each slave display 4S is cut off, the master display 4M stores all the changed settings for each slave display 4S. do.

Next, a description will be given of the processing at the time of power failure recovery in the second function setting control.

When the power of each slave display 4S is restored, the respective display 4S of the slave transmits information indicating that the power is restored to each master display 4M. As a result, the slave display device 4S selects either the setting A stored in the server device 2 or the setting B stored in the master display device 4M for the master display device 4M. is applied as a function setting (step S1122).

Upon receiving the information indicating that the power of the slave display device 4S has been restored, the master display device 4M transmits the information to the server device 2 . As a result, the master display device 4M slaves the setting A stored in the server device 2 or the setting B stored in the master display device 4M to the server device 2. is requested to select whether to apply it as a function setting of each display device 4S (step S1132).

When the server device 2 receives the information that the power supply of each slave display device 4S has been restored, the setting A stored in the server device 2 or the setting B stored in the master display device 4M, Selection (judgment) is made as to which setting is to be applied as the function setting of each slave display device 4S (step S2121). The result of the determination (that is, which setting, setting A or setting B, is to be applied) is arbitrarily set by an employee of the game arcade and stored in the server device 2 .

Thus, when the server device 2 determines that the setting A stored in the server device 2 is to be applied as the function setting of the slave display device 4M, the server device 2 applies the setting A to the master display device 4M. It transmits (step S2122). On the other hand, the server device 2 applies the setting B stored in the master display device 4M as the function setting of the slave display device 4S (the setting A stored in the server device 2 is applied to each slave display device 4S). If it is determined that it is not applied as a function setting of the display device 4S), the setting A is not transmitted to each master display device 4M.

After transmitting information to the effect that the power supply of each slave display 4S has been restored to the server apparatus 2 (step S1132), the master display 4M sends the setting A to the server within a predetermined period. It is determined whether or not it has been received from the device 2 (step S1133).

Then, when the master display device 4M determines that it has received the setting A from the server device 2 within the predetermined period (step S1133; Yes), it sends the received setting A to the slave display device 4M. It is determined as the setting of the 4S function (step S1134). On the other hand, when the master display device 4M determines that the setting A has not been received from the server device 2 within the predetermined period (step S1133; No), the stored setting B is transferred to each of the slave units. It is determined as the setting of the function of the display device 4S (step S1135).

Each master display 4M displays setting A or setting B (settings to be reflected in the display contents of the liquid crystal display unit 405) determined as function settings of each slave display 4S. 4S (step S1136).

When receiving the setting A or setting B determined as the function setting, each slave display device 4S applies the received setting as the function setting (step S1123). In this way, when each slave display device 4S applies setting A or setting B as a function setting, the content of the setting changes depending on the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. reflected.

As described above, in the second function setting control, when the power of each slave display device 4S is restored, the setting A stored in the server device 2 as the setting of the function of each display device 4S, Alternatively, which setting B stored in the master display device 4M should be preferentially applied can be appropriately selected according to the setting of the server device 2 (setting by the employee of the game arcade).

It should be noted that, in the processing at the time of recovery from power failure, when the master display device 4M determines that the setting A has not been received from the server device 2 within a predetermined period (step S1133; No), the Although the setting B is determined as the function setting (step S1135), a specific setting may be stored in the storage unit 403 in advance and the specific setting may be determined as the function setting.

As described above, in the second function setting control, each display device 4 according to one embodiment of the present invention
A control unit 400 (setting changing means) capable of changing settings related to each display machine 4 (game device), which is itself, is provided, and each display machine 4S (first game device) of the slave and each machine of the master are provided. Each display machine 4 (game device) having a display machine 4M (second game device),
Each master display machine 4M (second game device)
Each of the slaves can store a setting A (first setting) which is a setting related to each display device 4S (first game device) of the slave and changed by the control section 400 (setting changing means). The server device 2 (management server 2) capable of selecting which one of the setting B (second setting) and the setting A (first setting), which are settings related to the display machine 4S (first game device), should be given priority. device), and
Communicable with each display machine 4S (first game device) of the slave,
a storage unit 403 (storage means) capable of storing the setting A (first setting) and the setting B (second setting);
Each slave display device 4S (first game device) communicates with the server device 2 (management device) when the power is turned on, and the server device 2 (management device) stores from the server device 2 (management device). When the setting A (first setting) is received, the display device 4S (first game device) of the slave is set based on the setting A (first setting), and the server device 2 (management device), the slave display device 4S (first game device) is set based on the setting B (second setting). control unit 400
(setting means);
is provided.

With such a configuration, the versatility of each display device 4 can be enhanced. Further, even if each display device 4 has various setting methods, it is possible to apply arbitrary settings according to the situation.

Specifically, the setting of each slave display 4S is a setting B changed on the side of each display 4 by communication between the master display 4M and the server device 2 when the power is turned on, or Any one of the settings A stored by the server device 2 is given priority. In this way, even if the setting of the functions of the slave display device 4S can be changed both on the side of the display device 4S and on the side of the server device 2, the setting of the display device 4S can be easily changed. becomes possible. In other words, even if each slave display device 4S has various setting methods, it is possible to apply appropriate settings according to the situation, and it is possible to improve versatility.

In addition, since each slave display device 4S is substantially controlled by each master display device 4M, there is no need for the server apparatus 2 to transmit settings to each slave display device 4S. It is possible to perform distributed processing on the setting of each display device 4S by the master display device 4M and the server device 2. FIG. In this way, in each display unit 4 (the slave display unit 4S and the master display unit 4M), it is possible to reduce the processing load on the display unit 4 concerned.

Although it has been described that the setting A and the setting B are stored in the storage unit 403 of the master display device 4M, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first storage unit of the master display device 4M is stored. The setting A may be stored in the second storage unit, and the setting B may be stored in the second storage unit. This includes a main control circuit and a sub-control circuit as control circuits for each master display unit 4M. The main control circuit manages the settings of each master display unit 4M, and the sub-control circuit This is because it is assumed that the setting of the base display device 4S is managed. In this case, the sub control circuit in each master display device 4M controls the display screen in each master display device 4M, and each slave display device 4S does not have a main control circuit, and the slave display device 4S does not have a main control circuit. Each display unit 4S has only a sub-control circuit similar to the master display unit 4M. Control may be controllable. Therefore, the main control circuit in each master display device 4M controls the sub-control circuit in each master display device 4M and the sub-control circuit in each slave display device 4S. By providing a master storage means and a slave storage means in the main control circuit of the display unit 4M, it is conceivable to control each setting so as not to confuse them.

A control flow relating to the third function setting control executed by each display device 4 and the server device 2 will be described below with reference to FIG. 20 .

In FIG. 20 , the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display device 4 , and the process shown on the right side is the process executed by the server device 2 . Similar to the first function setting control, the processes executed by the third function setting control include the process when the power is turned on for the first time, the setting operation process, the power failure process, and the power failure recovery process. included.

First, the processing at the first power-on in the third function setting control will be described.

When the power of each display device 4 is turned on for the first time, each display device 4 applies a pre-stored default setting (hereinafter referred to as "setting D") as a function setting (step S1141). . In this way, when the setting D is applied to the display device 4 as a function setting, the content of the setting D is reflected in the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. Further, each display device 4 transmits the setting D to the server device 2 . When receiving the setting D, the server device 2 stores the setting D in the storage unit 403 (step S2131).

In this way, when the power is turned on for the first time, each display device 4 applies the default setting (setting D) stored in advance in each display device 4 as a function setting.

Next, processing at the time of setting operation in the third function setting control will be described.

When an appropriate operation is performed regarding the setting of the function of each display device 4 (more specifically, when an appropriate operation is performed on the plurality of buttons 902 to 908), each display device 4 is changed (set) from the initial setting D to setting B (step S1142).

When the setting of the function of each display device 4 is changed, each display device 4 applies the setting B (setting after change) as the setting of the function. In this way, the content of setting B is reflected in the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405 of each display device 4, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. FIG. In addition, each display device 4 transmits setting B to the server device 2 . When receiving the setting B, the server device 2 stores the setting B in the storage unit 403 (step S2132).

In this way, when an appropriate operation is performed regarding the setting of the function of each display device 4, the server device 2 stores the default setting (setting D) of each display device 4 and the changed setting (setting B) and two types of settings are stored.

Next, a description will be given of processing at the time of power failure in the third function setting control.

Each display device 4 is powered off without storing the function settings or transmitting the function settings to the server device 2 or the like (step S1143).

Next, a description will be given of the processing at the time of power failure recovery in the third function setting control.

When the power supply of each display device 4 is restored, the display device 4 of each display device transmits information to the effect that the power supply is restored to the server device 2 . As a result, each display device 4 determines to the server device 2 which of the setting D or the setting B stored in the server device 2 is to be applied as the setting for the function of each display device 4. A selection is requested (step S1144).

When the server device 2 receives the information that the power supply of each display device 4 has been restored, the setting D (which is the default setting of each display device 4) stored in the server device 2, or (after the change A selection (judgment) is made as to which setting B is to be preferentially applied as the function setting of the display device 4 (step S2133). The result of the determination (that is, which setting, setting D or setting B, is to be applied) is arbitrarily set by an employee of the game arcade and stored in the server device 2 .

In this way, when the server device 2 determines that the setting D is preferentially applied as the function setting of each display device 4 (step S2133; No), it transmits the setting D to each display device 4 ( step S2135). On the other hand, when the server apparatus 2 determines that the setting B is preferentially applied as the function setting of the display device 4 (step S2133; Yes), the setting B is transmitted to the display device 4. (Step S2134).

When receiving the setting D or setting B determined as the setting of the function, each display device 4 applies the received setting as the setting of the function (step S1145). In this way, when each machine display device 4 applies setting D or setting B as a function setting, the content of the setting is reflected in the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. be.

As described above, in the third function setting control, when the power of each display 4 is restored, the default setting of each display 4 is set as the setting of the function of each display 4. It is possible to appropriately select which of setting D and setting B, which is the setting after change, is preferentially applied according to the setting of the server device 2 (setting by the employee of the game arcade).

In addition, in the first to third function setting controls, as an embodiment of the game device according to the present invention, the display device 4 for each machine is used, but the configuration using the game medium handling device 1 is also possible. .

<Data recovery control (today's data recovery)>
Here, as described above, conventionally, the technology of the gaming device and the gaming system provided side by side with the gaming machine is publicly known. For example, it is determined whether the difference value between the number of held balls calculated from various values and the number of held balls obtained from the inter-machine is within a preset value range, and the difference value is set in advance. An inter-machine device or a management system capable of recognizing that the value is out of range as an abnormal state has been proposed (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-223494).

However, in recent years, various settings and data have been managed for each gaming device because gaming devices are system-managed by techniques such as those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-223494. When dealing with data, there are cases where recovery of data corresponding to gaming devices is required. In order to recover data in such a case, a quick response is required, so a method for easily acquiring data required for recovery has been demanded.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and makes it possible to easily acquire data required for recovery (improve versatility) when recovery of data corresponding to a game device is requested. An object is to provide a game device and a game system.

The display machines 4 and the gaming system according to one embodiment of the present invention control ( hereinafter referred to as "first data recovery control") is executed.

Below, the control flow regarding the first data recovery control executed by each machine display device 4, game medium handling device 1, game machine 3 and server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 21, the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display device 4, the process shown in the upper center is the process executed by the game medium handling device 1, and the process shown in the lower center is These are processes executed by the gaming machine 3 , and the processes shown on the right side are processes executed by the server device 2 . The processing executed by the first data recovery control includes processing at the time of machine number input, processing of game data management, processing at the time of device update selection, and processing at the time of restart (power ON).

First, the processing when the serial number is input in the first data recovery control will be explained. Note that the processing at the time of inputting the machine number is, for example, processing executed when the game medium handling device 1 is installed in a game hall.

When the game medium handling device 1 is installed in, for example, a game arcade, a predetermined machine number is input by an employee of the game arcade. The machine number input to the game medium handling device 1 is stored in the storage section 103 of the game medium handling device 1 . Thus, the machine number is set in the game medium handling device 1 (step S3211).

The machine number set in the game medium handling device 1 is transmitted to the server device 2 . The machine number transmitted to the server device 2 is stored in the storage unit 222 of the gaming information management device 220 in the server device 2 . Thus, the machine number set in the game medium handling device 1 is managed by the server device 2 .

Next, game data management processing in the first data recovery control will be described. The game data management process is a process executed to manage the game data.

In the game data management process, game-related information is transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3 to the server device 2 .

Specifically, the game medium handling device 1 transmits to the server device 2, as information related to the game, information such as the rental of game media, measurement of the number of game media, replay using a counting card, and the like (step S3212). In addition, from the gaming machine 3 to the server device 2, information such as the number of game media fired by the player (the number of outs), the number of game media paid out (the number of safes), the game state of the gaming machine 3, etc. It is transmitted (step S4211).

When the server device 2 receives game information from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3, the game information management device 220 manages the information. Specifically, in the server device 2, the control unit 221 of the game information management device 220 classifies the received game-related information into predetermined items for each corresponding machine number. Then, the control unit 221 of the game information management device 220 stores the classified information in the storage unit 222 and manages it as game data (step S2211).

The game data managed by the server device 2 is transmitted to each display device 4 in a predetermined case.

Next, processing when device update is selected in the first data recovery control will be described. Note that the processing when device update is selected is processing that is executed when implementation of an update (updating a control program) is selected for the purpose of, for example, fixing bugs or adding various functions.

When execution of update is selected, each display device 4 (control unit 400) deletes all data stored in storage unit 403 (more specifically, all data stored after shipment from the factory). (clear. In this way, each display device 4 is set to the state at the time of shipment from the factory when execution of the update is selected (step S1211). The power of each display device 4 is turned off when it is in the factory default state (step S1212).

Next, processing at the time of restart (power ON) in the first data recovery control will be described. Note that the process at the time of restart (power ON) is a process executed when each display device 4 is restarted.

When each display device 4 is in the factory shipping state, the power is turned on and restarted. When the display machine 4 is restarted, for example, it transmits information indicating that it has been restarted to the game medium handling device 1, and requests the game medium handling device 1 to send the machine number. The game medium handling device 1 transmits the machine number to each machine display machine 4 in response to the request. Thus, each machine display device 4 receives (acquires) the machine number from the game medium handling device 1 . When acquiring the machine number, each machine display 4 stores the acquired machine number in the storage unit 403 . In this way, each machine display device 4 acquires again the machine number that was set before the factory shipping state (step S1213).

When the machine number is acquired, each machine display machine 4 transmits, for example, information to the effect that the machine number has been acquired to the server device 2, and changes the game data (corresponding to the machine number) managed by the server device 2. Request to send. The server device 2 transmits game data corresponding to the machine number to each machine display machine 4 in response to the request. Thus, each machine display device 4 receives (acquires) game data from the server device 2 . When acquiring the game data, each machine display device 4 stores the acquired game data in the storage unit 403 . In this way, each machine display machine 4 acquires the game data corresponding to the machine number (more specifically, the game data related to today's game including the game data cleared in the process when device update is selected) (step S1214). ).

When the game data is acquired, each machine display device 4 classifies the acquired game data into predetermined items to display it on the liquid crystal display unit 405 or use it in the processing of each machine display machine 4. create data for That is, each display device 4 recovers today's data corresponding to the display device 4 (step S1215).

As described above, in the first data recovery control, each display device 4 according to one embodiment of the present invention
Each display machine 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3,
a liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying game data (game information), which is information of the game machine 3;
a control unit 400 (communication means) that communicates with the server device 2 (management device) that manages the game data (game information);
The machine number (identification information) capable of identifying each machine display machine 4 (game machine) stored in each machine machine display machine 4 (game machine) and the game data (game information) are stored. a clearable control unit 400 (clearing means);
with
After the machine number (identification information) and the game data (game information) are cleared, when the power of each machine display machine 4 (game device) is turned on, the machine number (identification information) can be obtained from the game medium handling device 1 (device provided corresponding to the game machine 3) other than the display machine 4 (game device), and based on the obtained machine number (identification information) It is possible to obtain the game data (game information) from the server device 2 (management device).

With such a configuration, the versatility of each display device 4 can be enhanced. In addition, each display device 4 can easily acquire data required for restoration when recovery of data corresponding to each display device 4 is requested.

Specifically, after clearing information such as the machine number (machine information) and game data stored in the storage unit 403, each machine display machine 4 changes the machine number to the game when the power is turned on. The game data can be acquired from the medium handling device 1, and the game data can be acquired from the server device 2 based on the acquired machine number. Therefore, even if, for example, an update is performed or a model is replaced with a new model after clearing the above information, each machine display machine 4 changes the machine number when the power is turned on. It is possible to obtain the game data from the server device 2 based on the machine number obtained from the device 1 . In this way, each machine display machine 4 can easily acquire the game data required for restoration when recovery of data corresponding to each machine display machine 4 is requested.

Further, in the first data recovery control, the gaming system according to one embodiment of the present invention
A game system having display machines 4 (gaming devices) provided corresponding to the game machines 3,
a liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying game data (game information), which is information of the game machine 3;
a control unit 400 (communication means) that communicates with the server device 2 (management device) that manages the game data (game information);
The machine number (identification information) capable of identifying each machine display machine 4 (game machine) stored in each machine machine display machine 4 (game machine) and the game data (game information) are stored. a clearable control unit 400 (clearing means);
with
Each display machine 4 (game device) is powered on after the machine number (identification information) and the game data (game information) are cleared. In this case, the machine number (identification information) is transferred to the game medium handling device 1 other than the display machine 4 (game device)
(a device provided corresponding to the game machine 3), and the game data (game information) is acquired from the server device 2 (management device) based on the acquired machine number (identification information). It is possible.

With such a configuration, the gaming system can be enhanced in versatility. In addition, when recovery of data corresponding to each display device 4 is requested, the gaming system can easily acquire data required for recovery.

Specifically, in the gaming system, when each machine display device 4 is powered on after clearing information such as the machine number (machine information) and game data stored in the storage unit 403, A machine number can be obtained from the game medium handling device 1, and game data can be obtained from the server device 2 based on the machine number obtained. Therefore, even if, for example, an update is performed or a model is replaced with a new model after clearing the above information, each machine display machine 4 changes the machine number when the power is turned on. It is possible to obtain the game data from the server device 2 based on the machine number obtained from the device 1 . As described above, in the gaming system, each display machine 4 can easily acquire the game data required for restoration when recovery of data corresponding to each display machine 4 is requested.

Note that in the present embodiment, all the data stored in the storage unit 403 of each display device 4 is deleted (step S1211) when the device update is selected, but the present invention is not limited to this. do not have. Specifically, each machine display machine 4 may be one in which at least the machine number and the game data are deleted from all the data stored in the storage unit 403 in the process when the device update is selected (the first (The effect of data recovery control can be obtained).

Further, in the present embodiment, the data stored in the storage unit 403 of each display device 4 is deleted when the process at the time of selecting the device update is executed, but it is not limited to this. . For example, the data stored in the storage unit 403 of each display device 4 may be deleted when the display device 4 is replaced with a new model.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of managing game data, the information about the game from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3 is classified into predetermined items by the server device 2 and managed as game data. However, it is not limited to this. The game-related information from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3 may be classified (edited) into predetermined items as game data before being transmitted (in advance). In addition, the game-related information from the game medium handling device 1 and the gaming machine 3 may not be received directly by the server device 2, but may be indirectly received by the server device 2 via another device.

Further, in the present embodiment, when all the data is deleted from each display device 4 in the process when device update is selected, the power of each display device 4 is turned off. It doesn't have to be.

In addition, in the process when device update is selected, each display machine 4 may be restarted after acquiring the game data corresponding to the machine number and before restoring today's data. In such a case, the process of restoring today's data (see step S1215) can be shared with the normal start-up process of each display device 4. Simplification of the processing to be executed can be achieved.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the server device 2 transmits the game data corresponding to the machine number in response to a request from each machine display machine 4. You may transmit the game data to play.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display machine 4 for each machine is exemplified as one embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention, but the game machine according to the present invention is limited to the display machine for each machine. is not. That is, the gaming device according to the present invention may be one that constitutes a pachinko gaming unit or a pachislot gaming unit.

In addition, in the first data recovery control, each process performed by each display machine 4, the game medium handling device 1, the game machine 3, and the server device 2 is performed by at least each display machine 4, the game medium handling device 1, the game Either the machine 3 or the server device 2 may perform the processing, and the target of processing is not limited to that of the present embodiment.

It should be noted that, when recovery of data corresponding to each display device 4 is requested, the control that enables easy acquisition of the data required for recovery is not limited to the first data recovery control as described above. . Another example of the first data recovery control (hereinafter referred to as "second data recovery control") will be described below.

A control flow relating to the second data recovery control executed by each machine display device 4, game medium handling device 1, game machine 3 and server device 2 will be described below with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 22, the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display machine 4, the process shown in the upper center is the process executed by the game medium handling device 1, and the process shown in the lower center is These are processes executed by the gaming machine 3 , and the processes shown on the right side are processes executed by the server device 2 . The processing executed by the second data recovery control includes serial number setting processing and processing when device update is selected.

First, the serial number setting process in the second data recovery control will be explained. Note that the machine number setting process is a process that is executed, for example, when each machine display machine 4 is installed in a game arcade.

When each machine display machine 4 is installed in a game arcade, for example, a predetermined machine number is input by operating a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 by an employee of the game arcade (step S1221). The machine number input to each machine display 4 is stored in the storage unit 403 of each machine display 4 . In this way, the machine number is set to each machine display device 4 .

The machine number set for each machine display 4 is transmitted to the server device 2 . The machine number transmitted to the server device 2 is stored in the storage unit 222 of the game information management device 220 . In this way, the machine number set for each machine display 4 is managed by the server device 2 . In addition, the machine number set in the game medium handling device 1 is transmitted to the server device 2 . Thus, the machine number set to the game medium handling device 1 is managed by the server device 2 together with the machine number set to each machine display machine 4 .

In addition, game information is transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3 to the server device 2 .

Specifically, the game medium handling device 1 transmits to the server device 2, as information related to the game, information such as the rental of game media, measurement of the number of game media, replay using a counting card, and the like (step S3221). In addition, from the gaming machine 3 to the server device 2, information such as the number of game media fired by the player (the number of outs), the number of game media paid out (the number of safes), the game state of the gaming machine 3, etc. It is transmitted (step S4221).

When the server device 2 receives game information from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3, the game information management device 220 manages the information. Specifically, in the server device 2, the control unit 221 of the game information management device 220 groups the machine numbers of the game medium handling devices 1 and the display machines 4 that match each other into one group, and collects the received information about the game. are classified into predetermined items for each corresponding unit number (as one group). Then, the control unit 221 of the game information management device 220 stores the classified information in the storage unit 222 and manages it as game data (step S2221).

The game data managed by the server device 2 is transmitted to each display device 4 in a predetermined case (step S2222).

Next, processing when device update is selected in the second data recovery control will be described.

When execution of update is selected, each display device 4 (control unit 400) deletes all data stored in storage unit 403 (more specifically, all data stored after shipment from the factory). (clear. In this way, each display device 4 is set to the state at the time of shipment from the factory when execution of the update is selected (step S1222).

Each display device 4 is restarted when it is in the factory shipping state (step S1223). When each machine display device 4 is restarted, a predetermined machine number is input by the employee's operation of a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 (step S1224). Each machine display device 4 stores the inputted machine number in the storage unit 403 . In this way, each machine display device 4 acquires again the machine number that was set before being brought into the factory shipping state.

When the machine number is acquired, each machine display machine 4 transmits, for example, information to the effect that the machine number has been acquired to the server device 2, and changes the game data (corresponding to the machine number) managed by the server device 2. Request to send. In response to the request, the server device 2 transmits the game data corresponding to the machine number (as one group) to each machine display machine 4 (step S2222). Thus, each machine display device 4 receives (acquires) game data from the server device 2 .

When acquiring the game data, each machine display device 4 stores the acquired game data in the storage unit 403 . In this way, each display machine 4 acquires the game data corresponding to the machine number (more specifically, the game data related to today's game, including the game data cleared in the process when device update is selected) (step S1225). ).

When the game data is acquired, each machine display device 4 classifies the acquired game data into predetermined items to display it on the liquid crystal display unit 405 or use it in the processing of each machine display machine 4. create data for That is, each display device 4 recovers today's data corresponding to the display device 4 (step S1226).

As described above, in the second data recovery control, each display device 4 according to one embodiment of the present invention
Each display machine 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3,
a liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying game data (game information), which is information of the game machine 3;
a control unit 400 (communication means) that communicates with the server device 2 (management device) that manages the game data (game information);
The machine number (identification information) capable of identifying each machine display machine 4 (game machine) stored in each machine machine display machine 4 (game machine) and the game data (game information) are stored. a clearable control unit 400 (clearing means);
a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 (input means) capable of inputting the machine number (identification information);
with
When the machine number (identification information) and the game data (game information) are cleared and the power of each machine display machine 4 (game device) is turned on, the plurality of buttons 902 to 908
When the machine number (identification information) is input by (input means), the game data (game information) can be acquired from the server device 2 (management device).

With such a configuration, the versatility of each display device 4 can be enhanced. In addition, each display device 4 can easily acquire data required for restoration when recovery of data corresponding to each display device 4 is requested.

Specifically, when the power is turned on after clearing information such as the machine number (machine information) and game data stored in the storage unit 403, each machine display machine 4 displays a plurality of machine numbers. button 902 to 908, the information can be acquired from the server device 2. FIG. In this way, each display machine 4 can easily acquire the game data required for restoration when recovery of data corresponding to each display machine 4 is requested.

In addition, for example, when the layout of the game hall is changed, etc., when an arbitrary machine number different from the one originally used is input to each machine display machine 4, the input machine number is changed from the server device 2 It is possible to acquire the information based on the above. In this way, each machine display machine 4 can be used even when, for example, the layout of the game hall is changed (when an arbitrary machine number different from the one originally used for each machine display machine 4 is input), etc. Also, it is possible to easily acquire the game data required for recovery.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 are used to input the unit number of each unit display device 4, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any means such as the remote controller may be used. be able to.

<Unauthorized/door open notification control (unauthorized/door open)>
Here, as described above, conventionally, the technology of the gaming device and the gaming system provided side by side with the gaming machine is publicly known. For example, there has been proposed an inter-stand device or a management system that can switch the operation mode of the inter-stand device and control between a normal business mode and a normal closing mode (see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-223494).

Game machines and game devices are system-managed by techniques such as those described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-223494. They have different functions. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-223494 discloses a technique for switching between a normal business mode and a normal closing mode as an operation mode (function) according to business hours.

However, in recent years, business hours have often been changed, and simply switching modes (functions) in accordance with the business hours as described above is insufficient as a function of a gaming machine.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the problems described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game device and a game system that are beneficial to game arcades.

In the display machine 4 and the game system according to one embodiment of the present invention, control that can be beneficial to the game hall (hereinafter referred to as "first fraud/door open notification control") executed.

A control flow relating to the first fraud/door opening notification control executed by each machine display machine 4, game machine 3, game medium handling device 1 and server device 2 will be described below with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 23, the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display machine 4, the process shown on the upper right side is the process executed by the game machine 3, and the process shown on the right center is the process executed by the game medium handling. The process is executed by the device 1 , and the process shown on the lower right side is the process executed by the server device 2 . The processing executed by the first fraud/door open notification control includes game data management processing and fraud/door open notification processing.

Security information transmitted from the gaming machine 3 is used in the first fraud/door open notification control (step S4311). The security information from the game machine 3 includes information such as that some error (abnormality) has occurred in the game machine 3 and that the base door 33 or the glass door 34 of the pachinko machine 3a is open. The security information from the gaming machine 3 consists of a security signal output from the pachinko machine 3a or the pachislot machine 3b, a door/frame opening signal, and the like.

In addition, in the first fraud/door opening notification control, the information regarding the game transmitted from the gaming machine 3 is used (step S4312). The information about the game from the gaming machine 3 includes information such as the number of game media shot by the player (out number), the number of game media paid out (safe number), the gaming state of the gaming machine 3, and the like. The game-related information from the gaming machine 3 includes an out ball information signal, a medal insertion signal, a prize ball signal, a medal payout signal, an external information 1 signal, and the like output from the pachinko machine 3a or the pachislot machine 3b.

Security information transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 is used in the first fraud/door open notification control (step S3311). The security information from the game medium handling device 1 includes information such as the occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the game medium handling device 1 . The security information from the game medium handling device 1 is composed of a security signal output from the game medium handling device 1 and the like.

In addition, in the first fraud/door opening notification control, the information regarding the game transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 is used (step S3312). The game information from the game medium handling device 1 includes information such as lending of game media, measurement of the number of game media, and replay using a counting card or the like. The game-related information from the game medium handling device 1 includes a card issuance signal output from the game medium handling device 1, a game ball lending signal, a stored ball replay signal, a held ball information signal, a stored ball information signal, a medal lending signal, and the like. Consists of

First, game data management processing in the first fraud/door open notification control will be described.

When the server device 2 receives security information and game-related information transmitted from the game machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2 stores and manages these information in the storage unit 222 of the game information management device 220 (step S2311). ).

The server device 2 also manages the time of the gaming machine 3, the game medium handling device 1, and the individual display devices 4 (step S2312). For example, the server device 2 transmits information about the current time in response to a request from each display device 4, and compares the current time measured by each display device 4 with the current time managed by the server device 2. match. In addition, the server device 2 transmits information about the preset closing time to each display device 4 .

The server device 2 also manages the stores that are open and closed (step S2313). Specifically, when the current time managed by the server device 2 reaches a preset closing time, for example, the ball management device 200, the member management device 210, the game information management device 220, and the display machine management device 230 and other various devices. That is, the server device 2 invalidates various functions of the ball-handling management device 200 and the like, and carries over the ball-ball information, sales information, game information, and other results of the day.

Next, the fraud/door open notification processing in the first fraud/door open notification control will be described.

Each machine display machine 4 is activated when an error (abnormality) occurs in the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1, or when the base door 33 or the glass door 34 of the game machine 3 (pachinko machine 3a) is open. etc., the security information transmitted from the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1 is received (step S1311).

In this way, each machine display machine 4 is notified that an error has occurred in the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1, or that the base door 33 or the glass door 34 of the game machine 3 (pachinko machine 3a) is open. (security information), a request is made to the server device 2 to acquire information about the current time managed by the server device 2 . When each display device 4 acquires information about the current time from the server device 2, the current time managed by the server device 2 is the current time measured by each display device 4 (more specifically, the real-time clock). Check if it is the same as

Then, when each display device 4 confirms that the current time managed by the server device 2 is not the same (different) as the current time clocked by each display device 4, each display device 4 is synchronized with the current time managed by the server device 2 (step S1312). Thus, the current time measured by each display device 4 becomes the same as the current time managed by the server device 2 . In this manner, each display device 4 mutually transmits and receives time data to and from the server device 2 , thereby synchronizing (matching) the current time measured by each display device 4 with the current time managed by the server device 2 . ).

After setting the current time to be measured to be the same as the current time managed by the server device 2, each display device 4 determines whether or not the current time to be measured is the closing time (received from the server device 2). A determination is made (step S1313). In this way, each machine display machine 4 determines the business hours of the game arcade based on the current time matched with the server device 2 .

Then, when each machine display machine 4 determines that the measured current time is the closing time (the shop is closed) (step S1314; Yes), the game machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1 A determination is made as to whether or not a specific period of time has elapsed during which no information related to is received (step S1315). In the following description, a period during which game-related information is not received from the gaming machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1 will be referred to as a "non-receiving period".

Then, when each machine display device 4 determines that the non-receiving period has passed a specific period (step S1315; Yes), a predetermined display (hereinafter referred to as "in error / door open display”) is set not to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 (step S1316).

On the other hand, when the measured current time is not the closing time (the shop is not closed) (step S1314; No), or the measured current time is the closing time (the shop is closed) and when it is determined that the non-receiving period has not passed a specific period (step S1314; Yes, step S1315; No), an error/door open display is displayed. A setting is made to enable display on the liquid crystal display unit 405 (step S1317).

In this way, after the display 4 of each car is set to be able to display the error/door open display on the liquid crystal display unit 405, when a predetermined display condition is satisfied, the error/door open display is performed. is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 . That is, each machine display device 4 notifies that the security information has been received by the liquid crystal display section 405 . The predetermined display condition is arbitrarily set by an employee of the game arcade or the like.

As described above, the individual display device 4 according to one embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first fraud/door open notification control,
Security information (first information) provided corresponding to a game machine 3 provided in a game hall and transmitted from the game machine 3, and a game of the game machine 3 different from the security information (first information) A display device 4 (game device) capable of receiving information (second information),
A control unit 400 (business hours determination means) capable of determining the business hours of the game arcade;
a liquid crystal display unit 405 (notification means) that performs a predetermined notification according to the security information (first information);
with
When the security information (first information) is received (step S1311) while the amusement arcade is open (step S1314; No), the liquid crystal display unit 405 (informing means) displays the security information (first information), the predetermined notification is performed (step S1317),
When the game center is not in operation (step S1314; Yes), when the non-reception period of the game information (second information) of the game machine 3 exceeds a specific time (step S1315; Yes), the security information ( Even if the first information) is received (step S1311), the liquid crystal display unit 405 (informing means) does not perform the predetermined notification (step S1316).

With such a configuration, the versatility of each display device 4 can be enhanced. In addition, each machine display 4 can be beneficial to the game arcade.

Specifically, even when it is determined that the game arcade is closed, each machine display device 4 determines that the non-receiving period does not exceed the specific time (that is, the period in which no game is played is If the specific time has not passed), for example, when the glass door 34 of the pachinko machine 3a is opened, the liquid crystal display section 405 gives a predetermined notification. In this way, even if there is an error in the setting of the closing time, for example, or if the closing time differs from the normal operation due to all-night operation, etc., the display device 4 can prevent cheating. Intention) can be appropriately notified.

In addition, since the display device 4 for each car can appropriately perform the notification as described above, the reliability of the notification can be maintained, and the security can be improved.

In addition, each machine display machine 4, for example, when the setting of the closing time is correct, or in the case of normal business, on the premise that fraudulent acts (games) will not be performed after the closing time, for example, the pachinko machine 3a To prevent a predetermined notification from being performed even when the base door 33 is in an open state (that is, to prevent unnecessary notification from being performed which is not in line with the intention of the game parlor), and perform maintenance of the display device 4 for each machine. It is possible to prevent the operator who performs the operation from feeling uncomfortable.

In addition, each display device 4 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is
When the security information (first information) is received from the game machine 3, it communicates with the server device 2 (management device) that manages the game hall, and exchanges the time data used for determining the business hours. It is for sending and receiving.

With such a configuration, each display device 4 can mutually communicate with the server device 2 and update the current time when security information is received. becomes possible.

Also, the gaming system according to one embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first fraud/door open notification control,
Security information (first information) provided corresponding to a game machine 3 provided in a game hall and transmitted from the game machine 3, and a game of the game machine 3 different from the security information (first information) A game system comprising each display machine 4 (game device) capable of receiving information (second information),
A control unit 400 (business hours determination means) capable of determining the business hours of the game arcade;
a liquid crystal display unit 405 (notification means) that performs a predetermined notification according to the security information (first information);
with
Each machine display machine 4 (game device) is
When the security information (first information) is received (step S1311) while the amusement arcade is open (step S1314; No), the liquid crystal display unit 405 (informing means) displays the security information (first information), the predetermined notification is performed (step S1317),
When the game center is not in operation (step S1314; Yes), when the non-reception period of the game information (second information) of the game machine 3 exceeds a specific time (step S1315; Yes), the security information ( Even if the first information) is received (step S1311), the liquid crystal display unit 405 (informing means) does not perform the predetermined notification (step S1316).

With such a configuration, the gaming system can be enhanced in versatility. Also, the gaming system can be beneficial to the gaming arcade.

Specifically, in the gaming system, even if each display machine 4 determines that the gaming arcade is closed, if the non-receiving period does not exceed the specific time (that is, if the game is If the non-playing period does not exceed the specific time, for example, when the glass door 34 of the pachinko machine 3a is opened, the liquid crystal display section 405 gives a predetermined notification. In this way, in the gaming system, each display machine 4 can be used even if there is an error in the setting of the closing time, or if the closing time differs from the normal operation due to all-night operation, etc. Intention to prevent behavior) can be appropriately notified.

In addition, in the game system, the display device 4 for each machine can appropriately notify as described above, so that the reliability of the notification can be maintained, and crime prevention can be improved.

In addition, in the game system, each machine display machine 4, for example, when the setting of the closing time is correct, or in the case of normal business, on the premise that fraudulent acts (games) will not be performed after the closing time, for example Even if the base door 33 of the pachinko machine 3a is in an open state, a predetermined notification is prevented (that is, unnecessary notification not in line with the intention of the game parlor is prevented), and each machine is displayed. It is possible to prevent the operator who performs maintenance of the machine 4 from feeling uncomfortable.

In this embodiment, the security information transmitted from the gaming machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1 and the information related to the game transmitted from the gaming machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1 are Although the information is directly transmitted from the handling device 1 to each display device 4, it may be transmitted to each display device 4 via another device (that is, indirectly). Specifically, the security information transmitted from the gaming machine 3 is transmitted from the gaming machine 3 via the game medium handling device 1 to each machine display device 4, or from the gaming machine 3 via the server device 2. It may be transmitted to each machine display machine 4, or may be transmitted from the game machine 3 to each machine display machine 4 via other game devices. Although the server device 2 receives from the gaming machine 3 information about the number of game media used, the number of payouts, and other information about the game media (or the number of game media), the present invention is not limited to this. , information relating to the game media (or the number of game media) output from the gaming machine 3 may be received from the game media handling device 1, and the same applies to the security signal.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operating hours of the game arcade, that is, whether or not the arcade is closed is determined by each machine display device 4, but the server device 2 may be used for determination. When the server device 2 determines whether or not the store is closed, each display device 4 receives the determination result of the server device 2 .

In addition, in the present embodiment, the server device 2 manages the opening and closing stores, but each display device 4 may manage the opening and closing stores. Moreover, the management of the opening/closing stores may be selectively performed according to the states of the server apparatus 2 and the display units 4 of each unit.

Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display unit 405 is used as an example of notification means for performing predetermined notification, but the speaker 407 or the like may be used, and any device can be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display machine 4 for each machine is exemplified as one embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention, but the game machine according to the present invention is limited to the display machine for each machine. is not. That is, the gaming device according to the present invention may be one that constitutes a pachinko gaming unit or a pachislot gaming unit.

In addition, in the first fraud/door opening notification control, each process performed by each display machine 4, game medium handling device 1, game machine 3, and server device 2 is performed by at least each display machine 4 and game medium handling device. 1. Either the game machine 3 or the server device 2 may perform the processing, and the target of the processing is not limited to that of the present embodiment.

In addition, unlike the case where the first fraud/door open notification control is executed, each car display 4 is set as the master each car display 4M, for example, one of the plurality of each car display 4. , and others may be set as slave display units 4S. In the following, control when each display 4 is set as a master display 4M and a slave display 4S (hereinafter referred to as "second fraud/door open notification control") will be explained. In this embodiment, the number of each master display device 4M is one, but the number may be two or more.

Below, the control flow regarding the second fraud/door opening notification control executed by the master display device 4M, the slave display device 4S, the game machine 3, the game medium handling device 1, and the server device 2, Description will be made with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 24, the process shown on the upper left side is the process executed by the slave display device 4S, and the process shown on the lower left side is the process executed by the master display device 4M. is the process executed by the game machine 3, the process shown in the middle right is the process executed by the game medium handling device 1, and the process shown on the lower right is the process executed by the server device 2. be.

Similar to the first fraud/door open notification control, the processing executed by the second fraud/door open notification control includes game data management processing and fraud/door open notification processing. In addition, in the game data management processing in the second fraud/door open notification control, the processing substantially similar to the first fraud/door open notification control is used in the explanation of the first fraud/door open notification control. The description is omitted by attaching the reference numerals.

The fraud/door open notification processing in the second fraud/door open notification control will be described.

Each slave display machine 4S is activated when an error (abnormality) occurs in the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1, or when the base door 33 or the glass door 34 of the game machine 3 (pachinko machine 3a) is open. In some cases, the security information transmitted from the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1 is received (step S1331). When receiving the security information, each slave display device 4S transmits the security information to each master display device 4M.

Further, after acquiring the security information, each slave display device 4S receives game-related information from the gaming machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1 (step S1332), and then controls the display of the liquid crystal display section 405. FIG. That is, as will be described later, each slave display unit 4S displays an error/door open display on the liquid crystal display unit 405 when it is set to display a predetermined notification on the liquid crystal display unit 405. is displayed (step S1333).

When the slave display device 4S receives game-related information from the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1, it transmits the game-related information to the master display device 4M.

As described above, when the slave display device 4S receives the security information, it transmits the security information to the master display device 4M, so that the master display device 4M also acquires the security information. (step S1341).

Thus, when the master display device 4M acquires the security information, it requests the server device 2 to acquire information about the current time managed by the server device 2 . When the master display device 4M acquires information about the current time from the server device 2, the current time managed by the server device 2 is measured by the display device 4M (more specifically, the real-time clock). Checks if the current time is the same as the current time.

Then, when the master display device 4M confirms that the current time managed by the server device 2 is not the same as the current time clocked by the display device 4M, the display device 4M displays The current time measured by the machine 4M is synchronized with the current time managed by the server device 2 (step S1342). Thus, the current time measured by each master display device 4M becomes the same as the current time managed by the server device 2. FIG. In this way, each master display device 4M exchanges time data with the server device 2, thereby synchronizing the current time measured by each display device 4M with the current time managed by the server device 2. (match).

After the current time to be measured is set to be the same as the current time managed by the server device 2, each master display device 4M determines whether the current time to be measured is the closing time (received from the server device 2). It is determined whether or not (step S1343). In this way, the master display device 4M determines the business hours of the game arcade based on the current time matched with the server device 2. FIG.

Then, when the master display machine 4M determines that the measured current time is the closing time (the shop is closed) (step S1344; Yes), the game machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1 (step S1345).

Then, when the master display device 4M determines that the non-receiving period has passed the specific period (step S1345; Yes), each display device 4 (including the slave display device 4S) In response to this, a setting is made so that a predetermined display (an error/door open display) notifying that the security information has been received is not displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 (step S1346).

On the other hand, when the master display device 4M determines that the measured current time is not the closing time (the shop is not closed) (step S1344; No), or the measured current time is the closing time. (The store is closed) and when it is determined that the non-receiving period has not passed a specific period (step S1344; Yes, step S1345; No), (display of each slave unit (including machine 4S) are set so that an error/door open display can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 (step S1347).

In this way, the master display unit 4M sets each display unit 4 (including the slave display unit 4S) so that the error/door open display can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405. In this case, each slave display device 4S acquires the security information (step S1331), and receives the game-related information from the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1 (step S1332). , an error/door open display is displayed (step S1333). That is, a predetermined notification is performed in each slave display device 4S.

In this embodiment, each display machine 4 has a master and a slave, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game medium handling device 1 may be the master and each display machine 4 may be a slave. In this case, the game medium handling device 1 is provided with a main control section for controlling the main functions of the game medium handling device 1 and a sub-control section for controlling the display section of the game medium handling device 1. 4 is provided with a sub-control section that mainly controls the display of each display machine 4, and the main control section of the game medium handling device 1 controls to issue commands to the sub-control section of each display machine 4. can be considered.
Then, the processing executed by each display machine 4 (master) and the game medium handling device 1 may both be executed by the game medium handling device 1, or vice versa.

In addition, in steps S1346 and S1347 of the present embodiment (processing of fraud/door open notification in the second fraud/door open notification control), a predetermined display (error in progress/door open Medium display) is a predetermined display (error middle/door open display).

<Data correction control (correction of table data)>
Here, as described above, conventionally, the technology of the gaming device and the gaming system provided side by side with the gaming machine is publicly known. For example, it is determined whether the difference value between the number of held balls calculated from each numerical value and the number of held balls obtained from the machine is within a preset value range, and the difference value is determined in advance. An inter-machine device or a management system capable of recognizing that the value is out of range as an abnormal state has been proposed (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-223494).

However, gaming devices are system-managed by techniques such as those described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2014-223494. Since there may be cases where the type of data received is different from the type of received data, gaming devices are required to be able to handle various types of data.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game device and a game system that are capable of handling various types of data and have enhanced versatility.

The display device 4 and the game system according to one embodiment of the present invention can handle various data, and control that can improve versatility (hereinafter referred to as "first data correction control" ) is executed.

In the following, the control flow regarding the first data correction control executed by each machine display machine 4, game machine 3, game medium handling device 1 and server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 25, the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display machine 4, the process shown on the upper right side is the process executed by the game machine 3, and the process shown on the right center is the process performed by the game medium handling machine. The process is executed by the device 1 , and the process shown on the lower right side is the process executed by the server device 2 . The processing executed by the first data correction control includes processing when device update is selected.

First, processing when device update is selected in the first data correction control will be described. Note that the processing when device update is selected is processing that is executed when implementation of an update (updating a control program) is selected for the purpose of, for example, fixing bugs or adding various functions.

In addition, in the first data correction control, the information about the game transmitted from the gaming machine 3 is used (step S4411). The information about the game from the gaming machine 3 includes information such as the number of game media shot by the player (out number), the number of game media paid out (safe number), the gaming state of the gaming machine 3, and the like. The game-related information from the gaming machine 3 includes an out ball information signal, a medal insertion signal, a prize ball signal, a medal payout signal, an external information 1 signal, and the like output from the pachinko machine 3a or the pachislot machine 3b.

In addition, in the first data correction control, the information regarding the game transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 is used (step S3411). The game information from the game medium handling device 1 includes information such as lending of game media, measurement of the number of game media, and replay using a counting card or the like. The game-related information from the game medium handling device 1 includes a card issuance signal output from the game medium handling device 1, a game ball lending signal, a stored ball replay signal, a held ball information signal, a stored ball information signal, a medal lending signal, and the like. Consists of

Thus, when the server device 2 receives game information from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3, the game information management device 220 manages the information. Specifically, in the server device 2, the control unit 221 of the game information management device 220 classifies the received game-related information into predetermined items for each corresponding machine number. Then, the control section 221 of the game information management device 220 stores the classified information in the storage section 222 and manages it as game data. In a predetermined case, the server device 2 transmits the managed game data to the individual display devices 4 (see step S1415, which will be described later).

Then, when the employee of the game hall selects the implementation of the update, each machine display device 4 (control unit 400) stores all the data stored in the storage unit 403 (more specifically, the data stored after shipment from the factory). delete (clear) all data In this way, each display device 4 is set to the state at the time of shipment from the factory when execution of the update is selected (step S1411).

Each display device 4 is restarted when it is in the factory shipping state (step S1412). When each machine display device 4 is restarted, a predetermined machine number is input by operating a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 by the employee. Each machine display device 4 stores (sets) the inputted machine number in the storage unit 403 (step S1413). In this way, each machine display device 4 acquires again the machine number that was set before being brought into the factory shipping state. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the input serial number is the same as the serial number that was set before the factory shipment. If the serial number entered is different from the serial number set before the factory shipment, data corresponding to the serial number entered this time may be obtained.

When the machine number is set, each machine display device 4 transmits, for example, information indicating that the machine number has been set to the server device 2, and transmits update data (device data) for the device managed by the server device 2. request. The server device 2 transmits the device data to each display device 4 in response to the request. Thus, each display device 4 receives (acquires) the device data from the server device 2 (step S1414). The device data includes data relating to a table (hereinafter referred to as "data table T1") that stores game data for each item.

When acquiring the device data, each machine display device 4 transmits, for example, information indicating that the device data has been acquired to the server device 2, and transmits game data (corresponding to the machine number) managed by the server device 2. request. The server device 2 transmits game data corresponding to the machine number to each machine display machine 4 in response to the request. Thus, each machine display device 4 receives (acquires) the game data from the server device 2 (step S1415).

When receiving the game data, each display device 4 determines whether or not there is an item corresponding to the received game data in the items of the updated data table T1 (step S1416).

Then, when each display device 4 determines that there is no item corresponding to the received game data in the items of the updated data table T1, the received game data is discarded from the storage unit 403. , a data reception error for the game data is transmitted to the server device 2 (step S1416; No, step S1417).

When the server device 2 receives a reception error for the game data, the game data cannot be properly received by each display machine 4, and the data discarded from the storage unit 403 (that is, all the data transmitted to each display machine 4) game data) is displayed on the display unit 260 . In this way, each machine display device 4 notifies the employees of the game arcade through the server device 2 of the game data that could not be properly received (step S2411).

Further, when each display device 4 determines that an item corresponding to the received game data exists in the item of the updated data table T1, the item of the data table T1 is replaced with the (received) game data. Update by In this case, if there is an item in the data table T1 that has not been updated by the game data, the individual display device 4 performs a predetermined correction to update the item (not updated) (step S1416; Yes, step S1418). The predetermined correction processing will be described later.

Each machine display device 4 displays on the liquid crystal display unit 405 whether or not there is an item in the data table T1 that has not been updated by the received game data, and notifies the employee of the game arcade. In addition, if there is an item in the data table T1 that has not been updated by the received game data, each machine display device 4 displays the item that has not been updated on the liquid crystal display unit 405, and displays the item on the liquid crystal display unit 405. is notified (step S1419).

In addition, when there is no item corresponding to the received game data in the items of the data table T1, each machine display device 4 transmits to the server device 2 information about the data for which the corresponding item does not exist. When receiving the information about the data, the server device 2 displays the data on the display unit 260 . In this way, each machine display device 4 notifies the employees of the game arcade through the server device 2 of the game data that could not be properly received (step S2411).

A predetermined correction process performed by each display device 4 (control unit 400) will be described below.

Note that the predetermined correction processing by the display device 4 (control unit 400) for each machine means that when there is an item in the data table T1 that has not been updated by the game data as described above, the item that has not been updated is updated. It is a process to do. Further, the predetermined correction processing by each display device 4 (control unit 400) is included in the processing executed by the first data correction control.

First, an example of the data table T1 possessed by each display device 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

A data table T1 shown in FIG. The data table T1 has items of “machine number”, “time”, “game state”, “(A) total number of games (number of times)”, “(B) total number of outs (number of times)”, and “(C) total number of games”. Safe number (sheets)", "(D) Difference ball (sheets)", "(E) Final start (number of times)", "(F) Special prize out (sheets)", "(G) Special prize safe (sheets )”, “(H) Special prize medium-sized ball (sheets)”, “(I) Special prize medium-out (sheets)”, “(J) Special prize medium-sized safe (sheets)”, “(K) Special prize medium-sized ball (sheets )”, and “(L) maximum holding ball (sheets)”.

The “machine number” is a unique identification number for each game unit (pachinko game unit and pachislot game unit).
Also, "time" is the time when a special prize, counting, fraud, or the like occurred.
Also, the "game state" is the type of bonus.
The "(A) total number of games (number of times)" is obtained by subtracting the previous "(E) final start (number of times)" from the total of "(E) final start (number of times)".
In addition, "(B) Total number of outs (number of times)" is the sum of "(F) Outs between special prizes (sheets)" and "(I) Outs during special prizes (sheets)" added together. is.
In addition, "(C) total number of safes (sheets)" is the sum of "(G) safes between special prizes (sheets)" and "
(J) the total of "safe (sheets) during the grand prize" and
Also, "(D) difference ball (sheets)" is obtained by subtracting "(C) total number of safes (sheets)" from "(B) total number of outs (number of times)".
Also, "(E) final start (number of times)" is obtained by subtracting "(A) total number of games (number of times)" before the final from the final "(A) total number of games (number of times)". be.
In addition, "(F) outs between grand prizes (sheets)" is the number of outs between grand prizes.
Also, “(G) safe between grand prizes (sheets)” is the number of safes between grand prizes.
Also, "(H) special prize middle pitch (sheets)" is obtained by subtracting "(F) special prize out (sheets)" from "(G) special prize safe (sheets)".
Further, "(I) out (sheets) during the grand prize" is the number of outs during the grand prize. Specifically, "(I) Special prize out (sheets)" is 48 (24 payouts with 2 sheets) when the bonus is "BB", and when the bonus is "RB" is 20 (10 payouts with 2 cards).
In addition, “(J) safe (sheets) during the grand prize” is the number of safes during the grand prize. Specifically, "(J) safe (pieces) during the special prize" is 360 (15-card hand is established 24 times) when the bonus is "BB", and when the bonus is "RB", , 150 (a 15-card hand is established 10 times).
Also, "(K) special prize middle pitch (sheets)" is obtained by subtracting "(J) special prize safe (sheets)" from "(I) special prize out (sheets)".
Also, "(L) maximum number of balls held (sheets)" is the maximum value obtained by subtracting "(B) total number of outs (times)" from "(C) total number of safes (sheets)". Since "(L) maximum number of balls held" can be the maximum value after the end of the special prize, it can be calculated by comparing the value immediately after the end of the special prize, and can also be calculated in real time.

In this embodiment, the expressions "out number" and "safe number" are used, but the number of outs (number of hits, number of coins played by the player, or number of balls fired) is not limited to this. ), and may be the safe number (the number of payouts, the number of coins paid out from the gaming machine, or the number of balls paid out from the gaming machine).
In addition, as a method of managing the number of outs of the game machine 3 that uses game balls, the game balls discharged from the discharge port of the game machine 3 (discharged from the game machine 3 without going through the payout device 106 of the game machine 3) game balls) are detected (or counted) by an outbox (out detection sensor, etc.) provided as an island facility, and the detection (or count) is the number of game balls used in the game machine 3 (the number of balls fired). However, it is not limited to this, and the number of times a game device attached to the game machine 3 is used in the game machine 3 may be grasped.
In particular, in enclosed type gaming machines, game balls are enclosed in the gaming machine 3 and are not discharged to the outside. , it is conceivable to manage the number of balls fired by a game medium lending device attached to the gaming machine 3, but it is not limited to this, as long as it is a gaming device compatible with the gaming machine 3 It is not particularly limited. At this time, the number of shot balls may be managed as electronic data, and game media used in enclosed game machines and island facilities are not limited.
The above-mentioned island facilities can be various facilities such as facilities for installing game machines, facilities for managing game media, and facilities for managing valuable values (paper sheets). In general, game machines are managed on an island basis, and includes general equipment for managing game machines installed on an island basis.

For convenience of explanation, "(A) total number of games (number of times)", "(B) total number of outs (number of times)", "(C) total number of safes (sheets)", and "(D) difference ball (sheets)", "(E) Final start (number of times)", "(F) Special prize out (sheets)", "(G) Special prize safe (sheets)", "(H) Special prize middle ball (sheets )”, “(I) Grand prize out (pieces)”, “(J) Special prize safe (pieces)”, “(K) Grand prize middle ball (pieces)”, “(L) Maximum holding ball (pieces) ”, respectively, “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, “H”, “I”, “J”, “K”, “L ”.

In the data table T1, the game data of the gaming machine 3 (pachi-slot machine 3b) with the “machine number” (machine number) 1 that was played from time 10:00 to time 22:50 is the “machine number” and the “time ”, “game state”, and “A”. Thus, the data classified in the data table T1 are managed as today's data corresponding to each display device 4 (having the data table T1).

Next, an example of the data table T1 in the factory shipment state will be described with reference to FIG.

For example, when execution of update is selected for each display device 4, each display device 4 deletes (clears) all the data stored in the storage unit 403 and returns to the factory shipment state. In such a state, the data table T1 is set with NULL data, which means that corresponding data does not exist, for all items. In this way, NULL data is set for all items in the factory default state, so even if a numerical value "0" remains in any item after performing the process of clearing all data, Also, it can be easily determined that the numerical value "0" does not mean the initial value, but means that the clearing process was not performed normally.

Next, a specific example of predetermined correction will be described with reference to FIG.

For convenience of explanation, the game data (see step S1415 shown in FIG. 25) received by each machine display machine 4 from the server device 2 includes machine number, time, game state, total number of games, total out number, total number of safes, and difference balls (that is, items corresponding to the items “machine number”, “time”, “game state”, and “A” to “D” of the data table T1). It is assumed that

When receiving such game data, each machine display device 4 updates the items of the data table T1 with the received game data. Specifically, each machine display machine 4 displays data (numerical values) related to the items of the received game data (machine number, time, game state, total number of games, total number of outs, total number of safes, and marginal balls). Input to the item of the data table T1 corresponding to the item of the received game data. In this way, the items corresponding to the items "machine number", "time", "game state", and "A" to "D" of the data table T1 are updated, and today's display corresponding to each machine display machine 4 with respect to the item is updated. data is created.

Further, since there are items in the data table T1 that have not been updated by the game data (that is, "E" to "L"), each display device 4 adds a numerical value to the items that have not been updated as a predetermined correction. Enter "0". In this way, each display device 4 updates the items of the data table T1 that have not been updated by the game data with the numerical value "0" (corrected value).

By performing such a correction, for example, when each display device 4 in the state of factory shipment receives game data, the items of the (received) game data are corrected with respect to the items of the data table T1. Even if the number of items is small, it is possible to prevent NULL data from remaining in the items of the data table T1. In this way, even if the data (numerical values) related to the items "E" to "L" of the data table T1 are subjected to arithmetic and some kind of display is performed, an error occurs due to NULL data that cannot be arithmetically operated. can be prevented.

As described above, when a numerical value "0" is input as data relating to items "E" to "L" of the data table T1, each machine display 4 displays items "E" to "L" on the liquid crystal display section 405. Data (numerical value "0") may not be displayed in the display area for , and the display area itself for items "E" to "L" may not be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the numerical value "0" is input (updated) as the corrected value, but the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the corrected value may be a preset value and updated in a format corresponding to the items of the data table T1. Specifically, taking the item "time" of the data table T1 as an example, the corrected value is a preset numerical value "0" updated in a format corresponding to the item "time". Alternatively, it may be "00:00". Note that the format corresponding to the items of the data table T1 can be set for each item. In addition, the display of the items of the data table T1 on the liquid crystal display section 405 of each machine display device 4 is not affected by the format of the received game data.

As described above, the individual display device 4 according to one embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data correction control,
Each machine display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3 and capable of communicating with a server device 2 (management device) capable of managing game data (game information), which is information of the game machine 3 There is
a liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying the game data (game information);
a data table T1 (storage table) for storing the game data (game information) for each item;
IF 410 (receiving means) for receiving the game data (game information) transmitted from the server device 2 (management device);
a control unit 400 (updating means) for updating the data table T1 (storage table) according to the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (receiving means);
with
The control unit 400 (update means)
The game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (receiving means) includes data (information) related to, for example, the total number of games (first item) and the total number of outs (second item) of the data table T1 (storage table). ) is included in the data table T1 (storage table) according to the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (receiving means). (B) Update the total number of outs (number of times),
When the game data (game information) includes, for example, data (information) about the total number of games and does not include data (information) about the final start, the data table according to the game data (game information) The "(A) total number of games (number of times)" in T1 (storage table) is updated, and the "(E) final start (number of times)" is changed to a numerical value "(E) final start (number of times)". 0” (corrected value).

With such a configuration, each display device 4 can handle a variety of data, and can improve versatility.

Specifically, each machine display device 4 can change the update mode of the data table T1 according to the data included in the game data received by the IF 410 . That is, when the received gaming data includes, for example, data relating to the total number of games and the total number of outs, each machine display device 4 displays "(A) total number of games (number of times)", "( B) Update the total number of outs (number of times). Then, if the received game data includes, for example, data relating to the total number of games, but does not have data relating to the final start, each machine display device 4 displays "(A) total number of games (number of times)" according to the received data. is updated, and the data related to "(E) final start (number of times)" is updated with a numerical value "0" corrected according to "(E) final start (number of times)".

In this way, the display device 4 for each unit has the data regarding the first item and the second item, and the data regarding the first item but the data regarding the second item does not exist. is present, the game data can be received. In this way, each display device 4 receives, for example, data relating to the first item and the second item from the server device of company A, and only data relating to the first item from the server device of company B. Even in such a case, it becomes possible to deal with it, and versatility can be enhanced.

In addition, each display device 4 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data correction control,
Each machine display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3 and capable of communicating with a server device 2 (management device) capable of managing game data (game information), which is information of the game machine 3 There is
a liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying the game data (game information);
a storage unit 403 (storage means) capable of storing the game data (game information);
a data table T1 (storage table) that stores the game data (game information) stored in the storage unit 403 (storage means) for each item;
IF 410 (receiving means) for receiving the game data (game information) transmitted from the server device 2 (management device);
a control unit 400 (updating means) for updating the data table T1 (storage table) according to the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (receiving means);
a control unit 400 (clearing means) capable of clearing the game data (game information) stored in the storage unit 403 (storage means);
with
The data table T1 (storage table) is
When cleared by the control unit 400 (clearing means), for example, "(A) total number of games (number of times)" (first item) and "time" (second item) are NULL data value), and
The control unit 400 (update means)
The game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (receiving means) includes data (information) relating to the "(A) total number of games (number of times)" (first item), and the "time" (second 2 item) is not included, the above "(A) total number of games (number of times)" of the data table T1 (storage table) ( first item), and the "time" (second item) is a value predetermined according to the "time" (second item) in a format corresponding to the second item. It is to be updated.

With such a configuration, each display device 4 can handle a variety of data, and can improve versatility.

Specifically, when the data stored in the storage unit 403 is cleared, the display device 4 (control unit 400) stores the same value in a plurality of items of the data table T1. can be simplified.

Further, if the received game data includes data about "(A) total number of games (number of times)" but does not include data about "time", each machine display machine 4 displays the game data according to the game data. "(A) total number of games (number of times)" of the data table T1 is updated, and "time" is updated to a predetermined value corresponding to the "time" in a format corresponding to the "time". For example, each machine display device 4 sets NULL data, which cannot be calculated when cleared, to "(A) total number of games (number of times)" and "time", and when the data is received, updates "(A) total number of games (number of times)" based on the data.

Also, by updating the value of "time" in a format corresponding to "time", the value of "time" can be It can reduce the chances of problems occurring. Note that the above-mentioned problem is assumed to be such that the number of digits of data to be referred to changes when condition determination is performed, and the condition determination cannot be performed normally. In addition, even when the "time" in the data table T1 is updated to a predetermined value such as "0", the display unit 4 sets the initial value to "0". or "0" exists as a result of updating, it is possible to receive data within the range where items exist in the data table T1. can enhance sexuality.

Also, the gaming system according to one embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data correction control,
a server device 2 (management device) capable of managing game data (game information), which is information of the gaming machine 3;
A gaming system having a display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the gaming machine 3 and capable of communicating with the server device 2 (management device),
a liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying the game data (game information);
a data table T1 (storage table) for storing the game data (game information) for each item;
IF 410 (receiving means) for receiving the game data (game information) transmitted from the server device 2 (management device);
a control unit 400 (updating means) for updating the data table T1 (storage table) according to the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (receiving means);
with
The control unit 400 (update means)
The game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (receiving means) includes data (information) related to, for example, the total number of games (first item) and the total number of outs (second item) of the data table T1 (storage table). ) is included in the data table T1 (storage table) according to the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (receiving means). (B) Update the total number of outs (number of times),
When the game data (game information) includes, for example, data (information) about the total number of games and does not include data (information) about the final start, the data table according to the game data (game information) The "(A) total number of games (number of times)" in T1 (storage table) is updated, and the "(E) final start (number of times)" is changed to a numerical value "(E) final start (number of times)". 0” (corrected value).

With such a configuration, the gaming system can handle various types of data and can improve versatility.

Specifically, in the game system, each display device 4 can change the update mode of the data table T1 according to the data included in the game data received by the IF 410 . That is, when the received gaming data includes, for example, data relating to the total number of games and the total number of outs, each machine display device 4 displays "(A) total number of games (number of times)", "( B) Update the total number of outs (number of times). Then, if the received game data includes, for example, data relating to the total number of games, but does not have data relating to the final start, each machine display device 4 displays "(A) total number of games (number of times)" according to the received data. is updated, and the data related to "(E) final start (number of times)" is updated with a numerical value "0" corrected according to "(E) final start (number of times)".

In this way, the game system can be configured such that each display device 4 has data relating to the first item and the second item, and data relating to the first item but data relating to the second item. It is possible to receive the game data even if the game data exists. In this way, each display device 4 receives, for example, data relating to the first item and the second item from the server device of company A, and only data relating to the first item from the server device of company B. Even in such a case, it becomes possible to deal with it, and versatility can be enhanced.

In this embodiment, the display machine 4 for each machine is exemplified as one embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention, but the game machine according to the present invention is limited to the display machine for each machine. is not. That is, the gaming device according to the present invention may be one that constitutes a pachinko gaming unit or a pachislot gaming unit.

In addition, in the first data correction control, each processing performed by each display machine 4, the game medium handling device 1, the game machine 3, and the server device 2 is performed by at least each display machine 4, the game medium handling device 1, the game Either the machine 3 or the server device 2 may perform the processing, and the target of processing is not limited to that of the present embodiment.

It should be noted that the control capable of handling various data and improving versatility is not limited to the first data correction control as described above. Another example of the first data correction control (hereinafter referred to as "second data correction control") will be described below.

A control flow relating to the second data correction control executed by each machine display device 4, game medium handling device 1, game machine 3 and server device 2 will be described below with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 29, the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display machine 4, the process shown on the upper right side is the process executed by the game machine 3, and the process shown in the middle right is the game medium handling process. The process is executed by the device 1 , and the process shown on the lower right side is the process executed by the server device 2 . Similar to the first data correction control, the processing executed by the second data correction control includes the processing when device update is selected. Among the processing when device update is selected in the second data correction control, the processing that is substantially the same as the first data correction control is indicated by the reference numerals used in the explanation of the first correction control. Description is omitted.

First, processing when device update is selected in the second data correction control will be described.

Upon receiving the game data (step S1415), each machine display device 4 inputs (stores) the received game data (numerical value) in the corresponding item of the data table T1 (step S1421). At this time, if the game data includes an item that does not correspond to the item of the data table T1, the display device 4 deletes the data regarding the item that does not correspond without storing the data.

After storing the received game data, if there is an item in the data table T1 that has not been updated by the game data, each display machine 4 performs the above-described predetermined correction to update the item. The missing items are updated (step S1422). In addition, if there is an item in the data table T1 that has not been updated by the game data, the display device 4 for each machine (even if it has been updated by performing a predetermined correction as described above) ) The display area itself relating to the item is not displayed (step S1423).

A specific example of the predetermined correction by the display device 4 for each machine is not limited to that shown in FIG. Another example (another specific example) of the predetermined correction by the display device 4 for each machine will be described below.

First, with reference to FIG. 30, a first alternative example of predetermined correction by the display device 4 for each unit will be described.

For convenience of explanation, the game data received by each display machine 4 from the server device 2 includes items such as machine number, time, game state, total number of games, total number of outs, and total number of safes (that is, data It is assumed that data (numerical values) related to the items "machine number", "time", "game state", and items corresponding to "A" to "C" of the table T1 are included.

When receiving such game data, each machine display device 4 updates the items of the data table T1 with the received game data. Specifically, each machine display machine 4 displays data (numerical values) related to the items of the received game data (machine number, time, game state, total number of games, total number of outs, and total number of safes). Input to the item of the data table T1 corresponding to the item of data. In this way, the items corresponding to the items "machine number", "time", "game state", and "A" to "C" of the data table T1 are updated, and today's display corresponding to each machine display machine 4 with respect to the item is updated. data is created.

Of the items "D" to "L" that have not been updated by the game data, "D" (that is, difference ball) is, as described above, changed from "(B) total number of outs (number of times)" to "( C) is calculated by subtracting the total number of safes (sheets). Here, each display device 4 has received data regarding items "B" and "C". Therefore, the display device 4 for each machine performs the above-described arithmetic on the data relating to the items "B" and "C" to calculate the difference ball. In this way, the display device 4 for each machine updates the item "D" of the data table T1 using the calculated data regarding the extra balls as a predetermined correction.

Thus, by performing the predetermined correction (first alternative example), even if there is an item missing in the received game data, each machine display machine 4 can compensate for the missing item. Updates can be made with other items. That is, each display device 4 can facilitate updating of items in the data table T1.

Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a second alternative example of the predetermined correction by each display device 4 will be described.

For convenience of explanation, it is assumed that each display device 4 receives two pieces of game data (hereinafter referred to as “data A” and “data B”) from the server device 2 .

In addition, the data A includes items such as machine number, time, game state, total number of games, total number of outs, total number of safes, and difference balls (that is, the items "machine number", "time", "game state” and items corresponding to “A” to “D”). In addition, the data B includes items such as machine number, time, final start, special prize out, special prize sam and special prize middle ball (that is, the items "machine number", "time" and "E" of the data table T1). data (numerical value) related to the item corresponding to "H").

When receiving such game data, each machine display machine 4 performs a process of combining the data A and the data B. As shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, each machine display machine 4 stores one piece of game data (hereafter referred to as "data C”). In this way, each machine display machine 4 obtains the machine number, time, game state, total number of games, total number of outs, total number of safes, difference ball, final start, out between special prizes, special prize from two game data as a predetermined correction. A piece of data (data C) is generated that has the items of the middle prize and the middle prize.

When the data C is generated, each display device 4 updates the items of the data table T1 with the data C. As shown in FIG. Specifically, each machine display machine 4 displays the generated data C items (machine number, time, game state, total number of games, total number of outs, total number of safes, difference ball, final start, out between special prizes, special prize The data (numerical values) related to the inter-same and the middle prize) are entered in the items of the data table T1 corresponding to the data C items. In this way, the items corresponding to the items "machine number", "time", "game state", and "A" to "H" of the data table T1 are updated, and today's display corresponding to each machine display machine 4 with respect to the item is updated. data is created.

In this way, by performing the predetermined correction (second example), each machine display machine 4 appropriately updates the items of the data table T1 even when a plurality of pieces of game data are received. can be done.

<Data communication control (device update)>
Here, as described above, conventionally, the technology of the gaming device and the gaming system provided side by side with the gaming machine is publicly known. For example, it is determined whether the difference value between the number of held balls calculated from each numerical value and the number of held balls obtained from the machine is within a preset value range, and the difference value is determined in advance. An inter-machine device or a management system capable of recognizing that the value is out of range as an abnormal state has been proposed (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-223494).

Gaming devices are system-managed by techniques such as those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-223494, and in recent years, various settings and data are managed for each gaming device. In order to manage such gaming devices, it is conceivable that the gaming devices receive a large amount of data from a management device or the like.

However, since game devices may have a small storage capacity due to the nature of their operation, there is a demand for data communication that always considers the storage capacity of game devices.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game device and a game system with high safety by performing data communication in consideration of the storage capacity of the game device.

The display machines 4 and the gaming system according to one embodiment of the present invention perform control (hereinafter referred to as "second (hereinafter referred to as "one data communication control") is executed.

A control flow relating to the first data communication control executed by the display device 4 and the server device 2 will be described below with reference to FIG. 32 .

In FIG. 32 , the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display device 4 , and the process shown on the right side is the process executed by the server device 2 . The processing executed by the first data communication control includes serial number setting processing and processing when device update is selected.

First, the machine number setting process in the first data communication control will be explained. Note that the machine number setting process is a process that is executed, for example, when each machine display machine 4 is installed in a game arcade.

When each machine display machine 4 is installed in a game arcade, for example, a predetermined machine number is input by operating a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 by an employee of the game arcade. The machine number input to each machine display 4 is stored in the storage unit 403 of each machine display 4 . Thus, the machine number is set to each machine display device 4 (step S1511).

The machine number set for each machine display 4 is transmitted to the server device 2 . The machine number transmitted to the server device 2 is stored in the storage unit 222 of the game information management device 220 . In this way, the machine number set for each machine display 4 is managed by the server device 2 .

In addition, the server device 2 manages information about games transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 and the gaming machine 3 as game data. The game-related information transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 includes information such as the lending of game media, measurement of the number of game media, replay using a counting card, and the like. The game-related information transmitted from the gaming machine 3 includes information such as the number of game media fired by the player (the number of outs), the number of game media paid out (the number of safes), and the gaming state of the gaming machine 3. be

The server device 2 also manages update data for each display device 4 for the purpose of dealing with bug failures and the like. Note that the update data is information related to updating the control program of each display device 4 . The update data includes, for example, version information of each display device 4 (device).

These (machine number, update data, and game data) are managed in association with each other, and are appropriately used in the process when device update is selected, which will be described later.

Next, processing when device update is selected in the first data communication control will be described. Note that the processing when device update is selected is processing that is executed when implementation of an update (updating a control program) is selected for the purpose of, for example, fixing bugs or adding various functions.

When execution of update is selected, each display device 4 (control unit 400) deletes all data stored in storage unit 403 (more specifically, all data stored after shipment from the factory). (clear. In this way, each display device 4 is set to the state at the time of shipment from the factory when execution of the update is selected (step S1512).

Each display device 4 is restarted when it is in the factory shipping state (step S1513). When each machine display device 4 is restarted, a predetermined machine number is input by operating a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 by the employee. Each machine display device 4 stores the inputted machine number in the storage unit 403 . In this way, each machine display 4 is set again to the machine number that was set before the factory shipment (step S1514).

When the unit number is set, each unit display device 4 transmits the current version information of the unit number and each unit display unit 4 (device) to the server device 2 .

In this way, when the server device 2 receives the serial number and the current version information (hereinafter referred to as "second version information" for convenience), the received second version information and the serial number setting process as described above. and the version information of the data for update (hereinafter referred to as "first version information" for convenience) managed by . Then, when determining that the second version information is older than the first version information, the server device 2 transmits the managed update data to each display device 4 (step S2511).

In this way, after restarting, each display device 4 receives update data from the server device 2 when the second version information is older than the first version information (step S1515). Each display device 4 stores the received update data in its storage area.

Further, when each display device 4 receives update data from the server device 2, the data amount of the received update data is equal to the data capacity of each display device 4 (data reception limit, storage limit). is exceeded (step S1516).

Even if the update data does not exceed the data capacity of each display device 4, it may exceed the capacity allocated as the system data area. This is done based on whether or not the data exceeds the capacity allocated as the data area of each display device 4, or whether or not it exceeds the free space of the entire memory.

Here, there are two methods for the determination of each display device 4 . Specifically, the two methods are a method of confirming whether or not the amount of information received (downloaded) by each display device 4 from the server device 2 exceeds the storage capacity of each display device 4. (hereinafter referred to as a "first confirmation method"), and the amount of information after decompressing or updating (installing) the information received (downloaded) by each display device 4 from the server device 2 is determined by each display device 4. This is a method for confirming whether or not the storage capacity is exceeded (hereinafter referred to as a "second confirmation method"). The display device 4 for each car may perform both the first confirmation method and the second confirmation method, or may perform either the first confirmation method or the second confirmation method.

Then, when each display device 4 determines that the data amount of the received update data exceeds the data capacity of each display device 4 (step S1516; Yes), the update data is received. Cancel in the middle (step S1517). Further, each display device 4 deletes the already received update data (step S1518). As a result, each display device 4 executes various controls based on a control program that has not been updated.

On the other hand, if each display device 4 determines that the data amount of the received update data does not exceed the data capacity of each display device 4 (step S1516; No), the update data Continue receiving (do not cancel in the middle). When the reception of the update data is completed, each display device 4 updates based on the received update data (step S1519). As a result, each display device 4 executes various controls based on the updated control program.

After performing the update (step S1519) or after deleting the received update data (step S1518), each display device 4 transmits information indicating that these processes have been completed to the server device 2, It requests transmission of the game data managed by the server device 2 . In response to the request, the server device 2 transmits game data corresponding to the machine number to each machine display machine 4 (step S2512). Thus, each stand display device 4 receives (acquires) the game data corresponding to the stand number from the server device 2 (step S1520).

When receiving the game data, each display device 4 transmits the reception result of the update data and the reception result of the game data to the server device 2 (step S1521). That is, when the update data is deleted (step S1518), each machine display device 4 sends the information of reception failure of the update data and the information of reception completion of the game data (today's data) to the server. Send to device 2. In addition, when the update is performed (step S1519), each machine display device 4 transmits information of successful reception of update data and information of completion of reception of game data (today's data) to server device 2. Send.

In addition, when the game data is acquired, each machine display machine 4 classifies the acquired game data into predetermined items so that it can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 or used in the processing of each machine display machine 4. create data for That is, each display device 4 recovers today's data corresponding to the display device 4 (step S1522).

Note that when the server device 2 acquires the information of failure to receive update data from each display device 4, maintenance of each display device 4 is required (that is, the version of each display device 4 is need to be renewed) (step S2513). In this way, when the server apparatus 2 determines that the maintenance of each display machine 4 is necessary, it performs a predetermined display on the display unit 260 in order to notify the employees of the game arcade.

In this way, when each display device 4 determines that the amount of update data exceeds the data capacity in the process of selecting the device update, it cancels the reception of the update data, while canceling the reception of the game data. receive. In this way, each machine display machine 4 is put into a usable state for the time being after restarting, and it is possible to prevent the operation of the game arcade from being disturbed.

As described above, the individual display device 4 according to one embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data communication control,
Each machine display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3 and capable of communicating with a server device 2 (management device) capable of managing game data (game information), which is information of the game machine 3 There is
a liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying the game data (game information);
a storage area (storage means) for storing a control program for each display machine 4 (gaming device);
a control unit 400 (updating means) for updating the control program;
IF 410 (receiving means) for receiving update data (information about the control program) from the server device 2 (management device) when updating the control program;
When the IF 410 (receiving means) receives the update data, the update data (information related to the control program) stored in the storage area (storage means) increases the storage capacity of the storage area (storage means). A control unit 400 (determination means) that determines whether or not the
When the control unit 400 (determining means) determines that the storage capacity of the storage area (storage means) is exceeded, the control unit 400 (storage area exceeded) discards the update data received by the IF 410 (receiving means). control means);
is provided.

With such a configuration, the versatility of each display device 4 can be enhanced. In addition, each display device 4 can improve safety by performing data communication in consideration of storage capacity.

Specifically, each display device 4 determines whether or not the received update data exceeds the storage capacity of the display device 4 when updating the control program. In this way, each display device 4 receives the update data, and updates the control program when it is determined that the update data does not exceed the storage capacity of the display device 4. It is possible to prevent the data for the display from being transmitted exceeding the storage capacity of each display device 4. - 特許庁

In addition, when it is determined that the update data exceeds the storage capacity of each display device 4, each display device 4 discards the received update data. It is possible to prevent reduction in the control of the display device 4 concerned, and to prevent reduction in stability of operation (safety can be improved).

In addition, each display device 4 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data communication control,
The IF 410 (receiving means) receives the game data (game information) performed by the gaming machine 3 regardless of the determination of the storage capacity of the ROM 402 (storage means) by the control section 400 (determining means). is.

With such a configuration, each display device 4 can receive the game data played in the gaming machine 3 regardless of the determination regarding the storage capacity. Therefore, even if the control program cannot be updated, However, it is possible to receive the game data. In this way, each machine display device 4 can display game data and execute processing using game data even if the control program cannot be updated, so that versatility can be improved. It becomes possible.

Also, the gaming system according to one embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data communication control,
a server device 2 (management device) capable of managing game data (game information), which is information of the gaming machine 3;
A gaming system having a display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the gaming machine 3 and capable of communicating with the server device 2 (management device),
a storage area (storage means) for storing a control program for each display machine 4 (gaming device);
a control unit 400 (updating means) for updating the control program;
IF 410 (receiving means) for receiving update data (information about the control program) from the server device 2 (management device) when updating the control program;
When the IF 410 (receiving means) receives the update data, the update data (information related to the control program) stored in the storage area (storage means) increases the storage capacity of the storage area (storage means). A control unit 400 (determination means) that determines whether or not the
When the control unit 400 (determining means) determines that the storage capacity of the storage area (storage means) is exceeded, the control unit 400 (storage area exceeded) discards the update data received by the IF 410 (receiving means). control means);
is provided.

With such a configuration, the gaming system can be enhanced in versatility. In addition, the gaming system can improve safety by performing data communication in consideration of storage capacity.

Specifically, in the gaming system, each display device 4 checks whether or not the received update data exceeds the storage capacity of each display device 4 when updating the control program. judge. Thus, in the gaming system, each display device 4 receives update data, and when it is determined that the update data does not exceed the storage capacity of each display device 4, the control program is updated (updated). is performed, it is possible to prevent the update data from being transmitted exceeding the storage capacity of each display device 4 .

In addition, in the game system, when each display machine 4 determines that the update data exceeds the storage capacity of each display machine 4, the received update data is discarded. It is possible to prevent reduction in the control of the display unit 4 by pressing the area, and to prevent reduction in operational stability (safety can be improved).

It should be noted that the game data received after the update may differ from the game data that each display device 4 had before the update (before the factory shipment state). In such a case, different game data will be displayed on each display machine 4 before and after the update. Therefore, each machine display device 4 is controlled so that the update can be executed only outside the business hours of the game arcade, or controlled so that the update can be executed only outside the business hours and after the carryover processing of the management device is completed. is desirable.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display machine 4 for each machine is exemplified as one embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention, but the game machine according to the present invention is limited to the display machine for each machine. is not. That is, the gaming device according to the present invention may be one that constitutes a pachinko gaming unit or a pachislot gaming unit.

Further, in the first data communication control, each processing performed by each display device 4 and server device 2 may be performed by at least one of each display device 4 or server device 2. It is not limited to the embodiment.

It should be noted that the control that can improve safety by performing data communication in consideration of the storage capacity of each display device 4 is not limited to the first data communication control as described above. Two other examples of the first data communication control (hereinafter referred to as "second data communication control" and "third data communication control") will be described below.

A control flow relating to the second data communication control executed by the display device 4 and the server device 2 will be described below with reference to FIG. 33 .

In FIG. 33 , the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display device 4 , and the process shown on the right side is the process executed by the server device 2 . Similar to the first data communication control, the processing executed by the second data communication control includes the unit number setting processing and the processing when device update is selected. Since the machine number setting process in the second data communication control is substantially the same as the machine number setting process in the first data communication process, the reference numerals used in the explanation of the first data communication process are added. Therefore, description thereof is omitted.

First, processing when device update is selected in the second data communication control will be described.

When execution of update is selected, each display device 4 (control unit 400) deletes all data stored in storage unit 403 (more specifically, all data stored after shipment from the factory). (clear. In this way, each display device 4 is set to the state at the time of shipment from the factory when execution of the update is selected (step S1532).

Each display device 4 is restarted when it is in the factory shipping state (step S1532). When each machine display device 4 is restarted, a predetermined machine number is input by operating a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 by the employee. Each machine display device 4 stores the inputted machine number in the storage unit 403 . In this way, each machine display 4 is set again to the machine number that was set before it was brought into the factory shipping state (step S1534). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the input serial number is the same as the serial number that was set before the factory shipment. If the serial number entered is different from the serial number set before the factory shipment, data corresponding to the serial number entered this time may be obtained.

When the unit number is set, each unit display device 4 transmits the current version information of the unit number and each unit display unit 4 (device) to the server device 2 .

In this way, when the server device 2 receives the second version information (the serial number and the current version information), the received second version information and the first version information (managed by the serial number setting process as described above) and the version information of the data for update). Then, when the server device 2 determines that the second version information is older than the first version information, the server device 2 transmits information about the data capacity of the managed update data to each display device 4 ( step S2521).

In this way, after restarting, each display device 4 receives information about the data capacity of the update data from the server device 2 when the second version information is older than the first version information. When receiving the information about the data capacity of the update data, each display device 4 compares the data capacity with the storage area of each display device 4 (step S1535).

After comparing the data capacity of the update data and the storage area of each display device 4, each display device 4 has enough free space in the storage area of the display device 4 to receive the update data. is determined (step S1536).

Then, when each display device 4 receives the update data and determines that there is no free space in the storage area of each display device 4 (step S1536; No), it receives the update data. do not do. That is, each display device 4 does not update the control program, and executes various controls based on the control program that has not been updated.

On the other hand, if each display device 4 determines that there is a free space in the storage area of the display device 4 even if the update data is received (step S1536; Yes), the free space Information indicating that there is capacity (information indicating that update data can be received) is transmitted to the server apparatus 2 (step S1537).

In this way, when the server device 2 receives the information indicating that there is free space from each display device 4 (step S2522; Yes), it transmits update data to each display device 4 (step S2523). .

On the other hand, if the server device 2 does not receive the information indicating that there is free space from the individual display device 4 (step S2522; No), maintenance of the individual display device 4 is required (that is, each display device 4 It is determined that the version of the display device 4 needs to be updated) (step S2525). In this way, when the server apparatus 2 determines that the maintenance of each display machine 4 is necessary, it performs a predetermined display on the display unit 260 in order to notify the employees of the game arcade.

When the update data is transmitted from the server device 2 (step S2523), each display device 4 receives the transmitted update data if possible. Then, each display device 4 updates based on the received update data (step S1538).

After performing the update, each display device 4 transmits information to the effect that the update is completed to the server device 2 and requests transmission of the game data managed by the server device 2 . In response to the request, the server device 2 transmits game data corresponding to the machine number to each machine display machine 4 (step S2524). Thus, each stand display device 4 receives (acquires) the game data corresponding to the stand number from the server device 2 (step S1539).

When the game data is acquired, each machine display device 4 classifies the acquired game data into predetermined items to display it on the liquid crystal display unit 405 or use it in the processing of each machine display machine 4. create data for That is, each display device 4 recovers today's data corresponding to the display device 4 (step S1541).

As described above, the individual display device 4 according to one embodiment of the present invention, which executes the second data communication control,
Each machine display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3 and capable of communicating with a server device 2 (management device) capable of managing game data (game information), which is information of the game machine 3 There is
a liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying the game data (game information);
a storage area (storage means) for storing a control program for each display machine 4 (gaming device);
a control unit 400 (updating means) for updating the control program;
IF 410 (receiving means) for receiving update data (information about the control program) from the server device 2 (management device) when updating the control program;
Before the IF 410 (receiving means) receives the update data, the update data (information related to the control program) stored in the storage area (storage means) fills the storage capacity of the storage area (storage means). A control unit 400 (determination means) that determines whether or not the
When the control unit 400 (determination means) determines that the storage capacity of the storage area (storage means) is exceeded, the control unit 400 (storage area exceeded) controls the IF 410 (reception means) not to receive the information. control means);
is provided.

With such a configuration, the versatility of each display device 4 can be enhanced. In addition, each display device 4 can improve safety by performing data communication in consideration of storage capacity.

Specifically, when the control program is updated, each display device 4 determines whether or not the update data scheduled to be received exceeds the storage capacity of each display device 4. judge. In this way, each display device 4 determines in advance whether or not the storage capacity of each display device 4 is exceeded, confirms reception of the update data, and confirms that the update data is stored in each display device. Since the control program is updated when it is determined that the storage capacity of each display device 4 is not exceeded, it is possible to prevent transmission of update data exceeding the storage capacity of each display device 4 .

In addition, if it is determined in advance that the update data exceeds the storage capacity of each display device 4, each display device 4 does not receive the update data, so the control program puts pressure on the storage area. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reduction in the control of the display device 4 concerned and to prevent the stability of the operation from being reduced (the safety can be improved).

A control flow relating to third data communication control executed by each display device 4 and server device 2 will be described below with reference to FIG. 34 .

In FIG. 34 , the processing shown on the left side is processing executed by each display device 4 , and the processing shown on the right side is processing executed by the server device 2 . Similar to the first data communication control, the processing executed by the third data communication control includes the machine number setting process and the process when selecting the device update. Since the machine number setting process in the third data communication control is substantially the same as the machine number setting process in the first data communication process, the reference numerals used in the explanation of the first data communication process are added. Therefore, description thereof is omitted.

First, processing when device update is selected in the third data communication control will be described.

When the process for selecting the device update is started, each display device 4 transmits the current version information (second version information) of the display device 4 (device) to the server device 2 (step S1552). ). Thus, when the server device 2 receives the second version information, it manages the second version information in association with the machine number, update data (first version information), and game data.

Further, when receiving the second version information (current version information), the server device 2 compares the received second version information with the first version information (version information of the update data). . Then, when the server device 2 determines that the second version information is older than the first version information, the server device 2 transmits information about the data capacity of the managed update data to each display device 4 ( step S2531).

Thus, each display device 4 receives information about the data capacity of the update data from the server device 2 when the second version information is older than the first version information. When receiving the information about the data capacity of the update data, each display device 4 compares the data capacity with the storage area of each display device 4 (step S1553).

After comparing the data capacity of the update data and the storage area of each display device 4, each display device 4 has enough free space in the storage area of the display device 4 to receive the update data. is determined, and the determination result is transmitted to the server apparatus 2 (step S1554).

In this way, if the received determination result indicates that the storage area of each display device 4 does not have enough free space to receive the update data (step S2532; No), the server device 2 It is determined that maintenance of the display device 4 is required (that is, the version of each display device 4 needs to be updated) (step S2535). In this way, when the server apparatus 2 determines that the maintenance of each display machine 4 is necessary, it performs a predetermined display on the display unit 260 in order to notify the employees of the game arcade.

Although it is described that it is determined that maintenance of each display device 4 is necessary (that is, the version of each display device 4 needs to be updated), the storage capacity of each display device 4 is not limited to this. need to be sorted out, need to free up storage space, need to delete unnecessary data, or need to physically increase the memory (in terms of hardware), etc. It can be considered when it is determined that there is no free space in the area.

On the other hand, if the received determination result indicates that the storage area of each display device 4 has enough free space to receive update data (step S2532; The data is transmitted to each machine display device 4 (step S2533).

When the update data is transmitted from the server device 2 (step S2533), each display device 4 receives the transmitted update data if possible. Then, each display device 4 updates based on the received update data (step S1555).

Note that each display device 4 does not necessarily need to receive all of the update data according to the free space in the storage area of each display device 4 . That is, if the storage area of each display device 4 reaches its limit while receiving the update data, the display device 4 may store only the data that has already been received. Further, in such a case, each display device 4 may discard the already received data. Such processing (whether to store or discard only the data already received) may be selectable, or may be automatically performed under the control of the display device 4 for each unit.

After performing the update, each display device 4 transmits information to the effect that the update is completed to the server device 2 and requests transmission of the game data managed by the server device 2 . In response to the request, the server device 2 transmits game data corresponding to the machine number to each machine display machine 4 (step S2534). Thus, each stand display device 4 receives (acquires) the game data corresponding to the stand number from the server device 2 (step S1556).

When receiving the game data, each machine display device 4 transmits the reception result of the game data to the server device 2 (step S1557). That is, each machine display device 4 transmits to the server device 2 information indicating completion of reception of the game data (today's data).

In addition, when the game data is acquired, each machine display machine 4 classifies the acquired game data into predetermined items so that it can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 or used in the processing of each machine display machine 4. create data for That is, each display device 4 restores today's data corresponding to the display device 4 (step S1558).

With such a configuration, in the third data communication control, unlike the first and second data communication controls, each display device 4 is not set to the state at the time of shipment from the factory (i.e., stored after shipment from the factory). It is possible to prevent transmission exceeding the storage capacity of each display device 4 when update data is received without deleting all the data that has been written.
With the above configuration, since the available storage capacity of each display device 4 is referenced, even if the received update data exceeds the storage capacity of each display device 4 in the factory shipment state. Even if there is, it is possible to deal with it.

In order to prevent the above-mentioned update data from being transmitted in excess of the storage capacity of each display device 4, the configuration in which each display device 4 does not have to be in the factory shipment state is the following. It can be applied not only to the third data communication control but also to the first and second data communication control.

<Automatic file search control (automatic file search in USB)>
Further, the display machines 4 and the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention are controlled to improve versatility (hereinafter referred to as "first automatic file search control").

A control flow relating to the first automatic file search control executed by the display device 4 and the USB memory 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 35, the processing shown on the left side is the processing executed by each display device 4, and the data shown on the right side is data stored in the USB memory 10. FIG. The processing executed by the first automatic file search control includes processing upon detection of USB connection.

First, the process when the USB connection is detected in the first automatic file search control will be described. Note that the process upon detection of USB connection is a process executed when data stored in each display device 4 is updated using the USB memory 10 .

Here, the USB memory 10 is a portable small memory. A file (data) having a specific character string is stored in the USB memory 10 in order to update the data stored in each display device 4 . In this embodiment, three types of data (character string A data, character string B data, and character string C data) are stored in the USB memory 10 as data having a specific character string. ing.

When the USB memory 10 is connected to each display device 4, each display device 4 automatically retrieves data having a specific character string (for example, data of character string B) stored in the USB memory 10. (step S1611).

Then, each display device 4 determines whether or not data to be retrieved is saved in the USB memory 10 (step S1612). Then, when each display device 4 determines that the search target data (character string B data) is stored in the USB memory 10 (step S1612; Yes), the display device 4 of each display device It is determined whether data having a specific character string (that is, data having the same character string) exists in the storage area (step S1613).

Then, when each display device 4 determines that data having a specific character string exists in the storage area of the display device 4 (step S1613; Yes), the data having the specific character string is displayed. Delete from the storage area (step S1614). After deleting the data having the specific character string, each display device 4 reads the data having the specific character string from the USB memory 10 and stores it in the storage area of the display device 4 (step S1615). ). In addition, when each display device 4 determines that data having a specific character string does not exist in the storage area of the display device 4 (step S1613; No), the display device 4 reads the specific character string from the USB memory 10 as well. is read and stored in the storage area of each display device 4 (step S1615).

When reading data having a specific character string from the USB memory 10, each display device 4 deletes the data having the specific character string existing in the storage area of each display device 4. You can overwrite instead.

When the data read from the USB memory 10 is compressed, each display device 4 decompresses the data and stores the data in the storage area (step S1616). In this way, each display device 4 stores the data having the specific character string saved in the USB memory 10 in the storage area, thereby completing the update of the data of each display device 4 . When the data update is completed, each machine display device 4 gives a predetermined notification to the liquid crystal display unit 405 (step S1617).

In this way, after performing a predetermined notification, each display device 4 shifts to a state in which the connection of the USB memory 10 can be released (that is, a state in which the USB memory 10 is removed from each display device 4).

With such a configuration, when the data stored in the storage area is updated using the USB memory 10, each display device 4 can automatically update the data. work efficiency can be improved. In other words, the versatility of each display device 4 can be enhanced.

It should be noted that the control capable of enhancing versatility is not limited to the first automatic file search control as described above. Another example of the first automatic file search control (hereinafter referred to as "second automatic file search control") will be described below.

A control flow relating to the second automatic file search control executed by the display device 4 and the USB memory 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 36, the processing shown on the left side is the processing executed by each display device 4, and the data shown on the right side is data stored in the USB memory 10. FIG. The processing executed by the second automatic file search control includes processing upon detection of USB connection, as in the first automatic file search control.

First, the process when the USB connection is detected in the second automatic file search control will be described.

Here, in the USB memory 10, files (data) having a specific file format (extension) are stored in order to update the data stored in each display device 4. FIG. In this embodiment, the USB memory 10 stores three types of data (data A (MP3), data B (MP4), and data C (MP4)) having a predetermined file format.

When the USB memory 10 is connected to each display device 4, each display device 4 extracts data having a specific file format (for example, MP4 file format) from the data stored in the USB memory 10. Search (step S1621).

Then, each display device 4 determines whether or not data to be retrieved is stored in the USB memory 10 (step S1622). Then, when each display device 4 determines that the search target data (MP4 file format data) is stored in the USB memory 10 (step S1622; Yes), The data name to be displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display section 405 (data display screen) of each display device 4 . Thus, the employee of the game hall can visually recognize the liquid crystal display section 405 of each display machine 4 and select desired data. In this embodiment, data B (MP4) and data C (MP4) are displayed on the liquid crystal display section 405 of each display device 4. FIG. In addition, when desired data is selected from the display of the liquid crystal display unit 405, each display device 4 reads the selected data (data B (MP4) in this embodiment) from the USB memory 10 ( step S1623).

If data compatible with the selected data exists in the storage area of each display 4, each display 4 deletes the compatible data (step S1624). .

After deleting the compatible data, each display device 4 reads the selected data from the USB memory 10 and stores it in the storage area of the display device 4 (step S1625). In addition, even when the data having the compatibility does not exist in the display area of the display device 4 of each display device 4, the selected data is read from the USB memory 10 and displayed on each display device 4. Stored in the storage area of the display device 4 .

When reading the selected data from the USB memory 10, each display device 4 may overwrite the compatible data instead of deleting it.

If the selected data is compressed, each display device 4 decompresses the data and stores the data in the storage area (step S1626). In this way, each display device 4 stores the selected data in the storage area from among the data of the specific file format saved in the USB memory 10, thereby making the data of each display device 4 Complete the update. When the data update is completed, each machine display device 4 gives a predetermined notification to the liquid crystal display unit 405 (step S1627).

In this way, after performing a predetermined notification, each display device 4 shifts to a state in which the connection of the USB memory 10 can be released (that is, a state in which the USB memory 10 is removed from each display device 4).

With such a configuration, when the data stored in each display device 4 is updated using the USB memory 10 , each display device 4 can identify data from a plurality of data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 . data is selected, there is no need for the employee of the game arcade to visually confirm all the data in the USB memory 10, and the work efficiency of updating the data can be improved. In other words, the versatility of each display device 4 can be enhanced.

Although the configuration for reading data from the USB memory after deleting compatible data in each display device 4 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the data may be read from the USB memory without being deleted.
Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that each display machine 4 is installed for each game machine 3, but the present invention is not limited to this, and if it is installed for each island, It is conceivable that the information of a plurality of game machines 3 is displayed by being installed in any place, but the above-described embodiment can be implemented in any case. The collected data is data aggregated from one or a plurality of gaming machines 3 corresponding to the gaming device. It is assumed that there is a selection means capable of selection operation.
In addition, since the information about the game includes the information of the result of playing the game on the gaming machine 3 and the information of the result of not playing the game on the gaming machine 3, a big win signal, a BB signal, an ART signal, a prize ball, and a winning prize are included. , start-up, error, demonstration, etc., which can be output from the gaming machine 3. It may be the same as the game information, which is the information of the gaming machine 3, or it may be the result of the game played by the player.

1 gaming medium handling device 2 server device 3 gaming machine
4 each display unit 4S slave display unit 4M master display unit 400 control unit 402 ROM
403 storage unit 405 liquid crystal display unit 410 IF
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Claims (2)

A gaming device that is provided corresponding to a gaming machine and is capable of communicating with a management device capable of managing game information relating to the information of the gaming machine,
display means for displaying the game information;
a storage table that stores the game information for each item;
receiving means for receiving the game information transmitted from the management device;
updating means for updating the storage table according to the game information received by the receiving means;
with
The updating means is
When the game information received by the receiving means includes information on the first item and the second item of the storage table, the game information received by the receiving means is stored in the storage table according to the game information received by the receiving means. the first item and the second item are updatable;
updating the first item of the storage table according to the game information when the game information includes information about the first item and does not include information about the second item; the second item can be updated with a value corrected according to the second item;
The receiving means is capable of receiving identification information that can be set for the gaming device as well as game progress information that is not unique to the gaming device but changes in accordance with the progress of the game,
A gaming device, wherein both the first item and the second item are the game progress information. A gaming device that is provided corresponding to a gaming machine and is capable of communicating with a management device capable of managing game information relating to the information of the gaming machine,
display means for displaying the game information;
a storage table that stores the game information for each item;
receiving means for receiving the game information transmitted from the management device;
updating means for updating the storage table according to the game information received by the receiving means;
with
The updating means is
When the receiving means receives the game information, the first item among the items is updated, and when the second item is not updated, the second item is the second item. can be updated with a value corrected according to
The game information is
including unique information unique to the gaming device and game progress information that is not unique to the gaming device but changes according to the progress of the game,
A gaming device, wherein both the first item and the second item are the game progress information.

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