JP2023131729A - Game device and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game device and a game program that can determine whether data output is being restricted.SOLUTION: A game device in which specific data regarding a game output from a game machine and special data regarding the lending of a game value output from a lending device can be input, first data regarding the specific data and second data regarding the special data can be output when it is authenticated by an authentication process with the lending device, and predetermined data can be input from a relay device that can output the second data and restrict the output of the first data if it is not authenticated by the authentication process comprises determination means capable of determining that the relay device is restricting the output of the data when the second data is input and the first data is not input, and notification means capable of executing notification of specific information when the determination means determines that the relay device is restricting the output of the data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming device and a gaming program.

A gaming device has been disclosed that collects, via a relay device, various signals output from a dedicated unit provided for a so-called medalless gaming machine that plays games without using real medals (for example, patent Reference 1).

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However, there is room for improvement in conventional gaming devices.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming device of the present invention is capable of inputting specific data related to the game outputted from the gaming machine and special data related to lending of gaming value outputted from the lending device, and When authenticated by the authentication process with the lending device, it is possible to output first data regarding the specific data and second data about the special data; on the other hand, when it is not authenticated by the authentication process, the second data is output. In a gaming device that can input predetermined data from a relay device that can limit the output of the first data, if the second data is input and the first data is not input, the relay device a determining means capable of determining that the device is restricting the output of data; and a notifying means capable of notifying specific information when the determining means determines that the relay device is restricting the output of data. The configuration includes the following.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a gaming system. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of a gaming device. It is a diagram showing an example of a signal (for smart pachinko) output from the hole controller output box. It is a diagram showing an example of a signal (for smart pachi-slot) outputted from the hole controller output box. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the relationship between various data and output restriction flags depending on whether authentication is successful or unsuccessful. It is a flowchart for explaining collection processing. This is a business information screen that shows business information displayed on the display unit during normal times (outside data output restrictions) and during data output restrictions. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an in-game hall layout screen displayed on the display unit during data output restriction. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a pop-up screen displayed on the display unit during data output restriction.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the respective figures.
The gaming system 1 operates by a computer controlled by a program (gaming program).
The program sends instructions to each component of the computer to perform predetermined processing, such as data input/output, storage, and calculation in the hall computer 60.
The gaming system 1 is realized by specific means in which a program and a computer cooperate, and all or part of the program is stored in a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or any other computer-readable storage medium. The program read from the storage medium is installed on the computer and executed.
Note that the program can also be directly loaded and executed on a computer through a communication line without using a storage medium.
Furthermore, the gaming machines used in this embodiment are configured so that players cannot touch the gaming media (gaming value).
Therefore, in the following explanation, a conventional pachinko machine that uses game balls (hereinafter referred to as "conventional machine") will be referred to as "smart pachinko 10a", and a conventional pachislot machine that uses medals will be referred to as "smart pachislot machine". 10b," and these will be collectively referred to as the "smart gaming machine 10."

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a gaming system 1. As shown in FIG.
The gaming system 1 in this embodiment includes a smart gaming machine 10 and a plurality of devices.
The plurality of devices include, for example, a dedicated unit 20, a hall console output box 30, a call lamp 40, an intercom 50, a management computer 55, a hall computer 60, and the like.
These devices are each equipped with communication means and are connected to enable data communication via a predetermined network (for example, a local area network).

The smart gaming machine 10 (gaming machine) is a gaming machine that allows players to play games without directly touching gaming media such as game balls or medals.
For example, smart pachinko 10a can be played by enclosing and circulating game balls within the gaming machine, and smart pachislot 10b can be played using electronic data (hereinafter also simply referred to as "game media") without using physical medals. You can play by renting it out.
As with conventional machines, the gaming states of the smart gaming machine 10 include, for example, a normal gaming state in which game media are spent at a predetermined rate, and a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player and in which an increase in gaming media can be expected than in the normal gaming state. There are certain special game states, etc.
This special gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot or winning a bonus is higher than in the normal gaming state, and when the player wins a bonus, the game is controlled so that a large amount of gaming media can be obtained through subsequent winnings. Ru.
Furthermore, the smart gaming machine 10 outputs various signals (data) in accordance with the progress of the game, and all of these signals are output via the dedicated unit 20, which will be described next.

The dedicated unit 20 (lending device) is electrically connected to the attached smart gaming machine 10 through a dedicated PIF cable or the like to enable data communication, and lends gaming media according to the input amount using electronic data. It has a function.
For example, lending of game media according to the input amount is performed by outputting lending data specifying the number of loans to the smart gaming machine 10 based on lending operations by the player.
Based on this lending data, the smart gaming machine 10 specifies and stores the number of gaming media lent out, and adds it to the number of gaming media it holds (hereinafter referred to as the "number of gaming media held (number of gaming values held)"). .

The dedicated unit 20 also returns game media.
Specifically, in the smart gaming machine 10, count data specifying the counted amount of game media is output to the dedicated unit 20 by a counting operation.
When the dedicated unit 20 receives the count data output from the smart gaming machine 10, it manages the count of game media specified based on this count data as the number of game media held.

Further, the dedicated unit 20 includes a card unit, and the card unit stores (records) the number of game media held on the IC card.
The IC card is ejected from the card unit by the return operation, and the player can use the IC card with the number of game media stored in it to exchange it for a prize at the prize exchange center of the game hall, or exchange it for a prize at the prize exchange center of the game hall, or exchange it for a prize at the prize exchange center of the game hall, or exchange it for a prize at the prize exchange center of the game hall. You can play the game again by inserting it into the 20 card unit.
Such a dedicated unit 20 is connected to the hall console output box 30, the management computer 55, etc. so as to be capable of data communication.

The hall console output box 30 (relay device) is connected to the dedicated unit 20, call lamp 40, hall computer 60, etc. for data communication, and has the same functions as the external terminal board of conventional machines that use game balls and medals. ing.
Specifically, the hall computer output box 30 is a pulse converter that converts various signals output from the dedicated unit 20 connected via serial communication into pulses and outputs the pulses to the call lamp 40, hall computer 60, etc.

The hall console output box 30 determines the type of gaming machine from the data output from the dedicated unit 20, and performs an operation according to the determination result.
The gaming machine type has a data length of 1 byte, and Bit0 to Bit3 are information about the gaming machine type, Bit4 to Bit6 are group classification, and Bit7 is information about the gaming machine type as a management medium.
For example, if the management medium is "0", the game medium of the smart gaming machine 10 is a game ball, and if the management medium is "1", it is a game medal, etc. It will be judged.
Further, the hall computer output box 30 periodically (for example, every 300 ms) communicates various data, which will be described later, with the hall computer 60.

The call lamp 40 notifies the player of occurrence of a jackpot, change in probability, calling of a clerk, etc. by lighting or blinking the light emitting means, and also displays information regarding the game.
For example, the call lamp 40 is useful to the player by using numbers, graphs, etc. to make it easy to see the number of jackpots and the number of probability changes for today, the previous day, etc., the number of starts, which is the number of rotations since the previous jackpot, and the history of jackpots. Display as relevant information.

The call lamp 40 has a call function (calling) that allows a clerk to be called using a call button. When the player operates this call button, the call lamp 40 outputs call information to the hall computer 60 and presses the call button again. When is operated, the output of the call information is canceled.
The hall computer 60 determines the data output state of the hall control output box 30, etc., and if it determines that the data output is being restricted, displays specific information on the corresponding call lamp 40 (hereinafter also referred to as notification). let

The intercom 50 (terminal device) is a terminal device that functions as a notification means and uses a wireless communication tool.
The gaming system 1 includes a plurality of intercoms 50, and each employee carries one intercom 50.
The intercom 50 not only allows hands-free phone calls using a headset, but also allows notification of various information from the hall computer 60 and the like, so it is suitable as a communication tool for game parlors where immediacy is required.

The management computer 55 is connected to a management center or the like outside the gaming hall so that data can be communicated via the Internet, and collects and manages ball payout information output from the smart gaming machines 10 and dedicated units 20 installed in the gaming hall. do.
This ball output information includes performance data that is output to the management center after the closure process of the amusement center, as well as fraud and error data that is output to the management center in real time. Managed centrally.

The hall computer 60 (gaming device) is an information processing device that operates according to a program, and is installed, for example, in a place that can be operated by a game hall manager or the like, or in an office behind the counter.
The hall computer 60 stores, manages, and analyzes information regarding the games of all the smart gaming machines 10 installed in the gaming parlor, and manages business information (for example, winning percentage, gross profit, etc.) in the gaming parlor. .
As shown in FIG. 2, the hall computer 60 includes a communication section 61, a storage section 62, an operation section 63, a display section 64 (notification means, display means), and a control section 65 (judgment means, collection means, output limited data collection means).

The communication unit 61 inputs various signals from the smart gaming machine 10, the dedicated unit 20, etc. via the hall console output box 30.

The storage unit 62 is composed of a storage medium (eg, ROM, RAM, hard disk, etc.) that can store programs and data for executing various functions of the hall computer 60.
The storage unit 62 stores various signals input from the smart gaming machine 10, the dedicated unit 20, etc.

The operation section 63 is an operation means composed of a keyboard, a mouse, etc., and can be operated by an administrator of the game hall or the like to select and input predetermined data, instructions, commands, etc.

The display section 64 is a notification means such as a liquid crystal display, and displays numerical values input from the operation section 63 and calculated business information when a clerk at the game parlor operates the operation section 63.
Note that the display section 64 functions as a notification means, but the notification means may be a sound, a buzzer, a lamp, or the like.

The control unit 65 is composed of a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., and by reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 62, performs processing as the hall computer 60 while monitoring and controlling each of the above-mentioned units. I do.
For example, the control unit 65 calculates business information, which is information specific to the game hall used when the game hall is open, based on various signals output from the smart gaming machine 10 or the like via the communication unit 61.

Further, the control unit 65 determines the output state of the data of the hall console output box 30 based on various signals output from the smart gaming machine 10 and the like.
As a result of the determination, if there is an abnormality in the data output state of the hall console output box 30, the control unit 65 outputs specific information to the intercom 50 owned by the clerk, the display unit 64, etc. to be described later.
At this time, when specific information is input from the hall computer 60, the intercom 50 outputs information such as "Data output is restricted in the smart gaming machine 10 with machine number 2" by voice output. We will make announcements.
The store clerk who hears the voice moves to the hall console output box 30 corresponding to the smart gaming machine 10 with machine number 2, and can promptly investigate and take action on the cause of the data output restriction.
Therefore, the clerk can recognize in real time that data output restrictions are applied to the smart gaming machine 10 while being inside the gaming parlor.

By the way, the Hall control output box 30 performs authentication processing with the dedicated unit 20, and if the authentication cannot be confirmed, the output of some data is restricted.
Specifically, in order to confirm that the hall console output box 30 is an officially recognized product, authentication processing such as a manufacturing number and a serial number is performed with the dedicated unit 20.
If the hall computer output box 30 is a genuine product and the authentication is confirmed, all the data will be output from the dedicated unit 20 to the hall computer 60 etc. On the other hand, if the authentication cannot be confirmed, some data will be output. The data is configured to have an output limit.

Amusement park managers use the business information calculated using this data as an indicator for day-to-day operations of the amusement facility, but since players can still play even during data output restrictions, There was a problem that accurate sales information could not be calculated while data output was restricted.
In addition, since the hall computer output box 30 does not output a signal indicating the data output restriction alone, it is possible to determine whether the reason why the hall computer 60 etc. cannot calculate accurate business information is due to the data output restriction or due to another cause (e.g. It was not possible to determine whether the problem was caused by a wire breakage or a disconnection in the wiring.

Therefore, the hall computer 60 of the present embodiment includes a determining means that can determine whether or not the hall controller output box 30 is restricting the output of data, and a determining means that determines that the output of data is being restricted. By providing a notification means capable of notifying that the data output is being restricted when the data output is being restricted, the game center administrator etc. can easily recognize that the data output is being restricted. ing.

Here, various signals output from the smart gaming machine 10 and the dedicated unit 20 will be explained.
Various signals outputted from the smart gaming machine 10 and the dedicated unit 20 are outputted to the call lamp 40, the hall computer 60, etc. via the hall console output box 30.

Various signals are divided into three data types: "machine data (specific data, 1st data),""illegal data (special data, 2nd data)," and "sales data (special data, 2nd data)." It will be done.
The hall computer output box 30 outputs, for example, "machine data" as a difference value and "sales data" as a cumulative value to the hall computer 60 based on data periodically output from the dedicated unit 20.
The relationship between these data, signal name, signal type, and output when unauthenticated will be described below with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.
FIG. 3 shows an example of a signal output from the smart pachinko machine 10a, and FIG. 4 shows an example of a signal output from the smart pachislot machine 10b.

The signal name indicates the corresponding signal name for each data.
Machine data is data that is generated during gaming, such as an out signal output every time a game medium is consumed (used) (smart pachinko 10a: number of shots, smart pachislot 10b: number of medals inserted), winnings, etc. A safe signal is output each time a game medium is acquired (smart pachinko 10a: prize balls, smart pachislot 10b: number of medals paid out), and is output during special gaming states (smart pachinko 10a: during jackpot, smart pachislot 10b: during RB) There are status signals etc.
Fraudulent data is data generated due to fraudulent acts such as goto, and includes, for example, a door open signal (smart pachinko 10a) and a door open signal (smart pachinko 10b) that are output while the door of the smart gaming machine 10 is in an open state. There are fraud signals (smart pachinko 10a), fraud detection signals (smart pachinko 10b), etc. that are output when fraud occurs due to magnetism, radio waves, etc.
Sales data is data generated when gaming media is lent or called, and includes, for example, a deposit amount signal that is output when depositing money, a consumption amount (spending amount) signal that is output when it is consumed, and a signal that is output when a store clerk is calling. These include a calling signal, a card insertion signal that is output while an IC card is being inserted, and the like.

The signal type indicates which format each signal corresponds to among the two signal types: a pulse format in which the width of one pulse is fixed at 50 ms, and a status format that is continuously output in the corresponding state. ing.
For example, the out signal for machine data has a signal type in pulse format (number of shots: 1 pulse for 10 balls, number of medals inserted: 1 pulse for 1 medal), and the status signal for machine data has a signal type of state format. (Jackpot: ON during jackpot, RB: ON during RB).
In addition, the door open signal/door open signal of fraudulent data has a signal type of state format (door open/door open: ON during the open state), and the deposit amount signal of sales data has a signal type of pulse format (deposit Amount: 1 pulse for 1,000 yen), and similarly, the call signal for sales data has a signal type of state format (call: ON during call).
In this way, even within the same data type, the signal types may be different.

The unauthenticated output indicates data in which there is no restriction on the data output from the Hall control output box 30 even when unauthenticated in the above-mentioned authentication process between the dedicated unit 20 and the Hall control output box 30, and "×" ” indicates data that limits the data output from the hall controller output box 30 when not authenticated.
For example, the machine data is data whose output is restricted when not authenticated, and the unauthorized data and sales data are data whose output is not restricted when not authenticated.
Note that these data outputted from the hall computer output box 30 include cases in which the data is outputted to the hall computer 60 at any time, and cases in which it is outputted after being accumulated.
For example, in the former case, if data indicating the use of 10 balls is input from the smart pachinko 10a, data indicating the use of 10 balls will be output to the hall computer 60 at any time, but in the latter case, the data indicating the use of 10 balls will be output to the hall computer 60, but in the latter case, a total of 100 balls will be output. After accumulating until the number of balls is 100, data indicating the use of 100 balls is output to the hall computer 60.

Next, the relationship between various data and the output restriction flag in the hall computer 60 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.
Figure 5 shows various data ((a) is machine data (out) and fraud data (fraud detection), (b) is machine data (out) and sales data (consumption amount)) and output limit flags due to success and failure of authentication. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the collection process.
All data including machine data is output to the hall computer 60 as usual when authenticated (authentication is successful).
On the other hand, if authentication is not possible for some reason (authentication failure), the output of machine data such as out is restricted, and other fraudulent data such as fraud detection and sales data such as consumption amount are output to the hall computer 60.

At this time, by functioning as a determining means, the control unit 65 not only inputs sales data or fraudulent data (second data) (S10: Yes) but also inputs machine data (first data) within a certain period of time. If it has been input (S11: Yes), it is determined that the hall control output box 30 is not restricting data output, and the output restriction flag is set to "OFF" (S12).
On the other hand, if the control unit 65 has input sales data or fraudulent data (S10: Yes), or has not input machine data even after a certain period of time has passed (S11: No), It is determined that the hall controller output box 30 is restricting data output, and the output restriction flag is set to "ON" (S13).
For example, if the control unit 65 does not input an out signal (machine data) even after a certain period of time (for example, 60 seconds) has passed even though the fraud detection signal has been input, the hall control output box 30 will output the data. It is determined that the output is being restricted, and the output restriction flag is set to "ON" (see FIG. 5(a)).
In addition, in addition to inputting sales data or fraudulent data, if machine data is input within a certain period of time, the control unit 65 determines that the data output restriction is lifted and sets the output restriction flag to "ON". to "OFF".
The certain period of time here is an arbitrary period of time that can be set by the administrator of the gaming hall or the like.

Alternatively, the determination may be based on the number of pulses of sales data or fraudulent data, as in the case where input of machine data cannot be confirmed despite inputting sales data or fraudulent data a specific number of times.
For example, even though the control unit 65 inputs a consumption amount signal that outputs one pulse for 100 yen a specific number of times (for example, 30 pulses), if an out signal is not input during that time, the hall control output box 30 It is determined that the output of is being restricted, and the output restriction flag is set to "ON" (see FIG. 5(b)).
The specific number of times at this time is, for example, 20 pulses for smart pachinko 10a with a rental rate of 4 yen/ball, 40 pulses for smart pachislot 10b with a rental rate of 20 yen/ball, etc. It is preferable to set this for each smart gaming machine 10.

Further, a configuration may be adopted in which an arbitrary time period and a specific number of times can be set for each signal of sales data or fraudulent data according to the characteristics of the data.
For example, the consumption amount signal output at the time of consumption is set to have a short time and a large specific number of times, and the call signal that is output while the store clerk is calling has a long time and the specific number of times is set to a small number.
This is because a consumption amount signal whose signal type is a pulse format is output more often in a shorter time than a call signal whose signal type is a state format, and there is a high possibility that players are playing games when sales are consumed. This is because there is a tendency for out signals etc. to be detected easily.

[Sales information screen]
FIG. 7 is a "business information screen" showing business information for normal times (outside data output restrictions) and during data output restrictions.
The control unit 65 includes a collection means capable of collecting data during a period in which it is not determined that the hall console output box 30 is restricting data output, and a collection means capable of collecting data during a period in which it is determined that the hall control output box 30 is restricting data output. Functions as a means of collecting limited output data that can be collected.
Therefore, the control unit 65 selects the data of the period in which it is not determined that the Hall control output box 30 is restricting the output of data (S14), and the data of the period in which it is determined that the output of data is being restricted (S14). S15), can be collected and managed separately.

FIG. 7(a) is an example in which gaming information for normal times and during data output restriction is simultaneously displayed on the display unit 64 in the smart gaming machine 10 with machine number 2.
For example, as for business information during a period in which it is determined that the hall console output box 30 is restricting data output, machine data such as outs is not collected, but sales data such as deposit amount is collected and calculated.
In this way, the display unit 64 can display data in a period in which it is not determined that data output is being restricted, and data in a period in which it is determined that data output is being restricted, in a manner that allows comparison.
The business information displayed here includes, for example, out, safe, ball output rate, number of jackpots, profit rate, etc.
This kind of "sales information screen" allows game hall managers to understand and compare data that is subject to data output restrictions with data that is not subject to data output restrictions, allowing them to more accurately understand business information. .
The classification displayed on the "sales information screen" can be arbitrarily set not only by machine number but also by model, manufacturer, date of introduction, etc. as shown in FIG. 7(b).

Furthermore, the display mode of the data output restriction determined by the control unit 65 is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 7. For example, the "game hall layout screen" as shown in FIG. The gaming machine 10 and other smart gaming machines 10 can be distinguished and notified in a visual manner.
The “gaming hall layout screen” displays the operating status of the smart gaming machines 10 on the entire floor on the display unit 64.
In this case, a layout diagrammatically illustrating the arrangement of the smart gaming machines 10 on each floor is displayed, and the operating status of each smart gaming machine 10 is displayed diagrammatically.

[Game hall layout screen]
The hall computer 60 can visually notify the smart gaming machine 10 whose data output is being restricted when some data output from the hall console output box 30 is being restricted. For example, as shown in FIG. You can display a ``gaming hall layout screen'' like the one shown below.
The "gaming hall layout screen" is a screen that displays a layout diagrammatically illustrating the arrangement of smart gaming machines 10 on each floor, and is a screen for checking the operating state of the layout.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, in the smart gaming machine 10 with the machine number 2 on the floor "1F", some data output from the hall console output box 30 is being restricted, so the display section 64 does not display other smart gaming machines. It is displayed in a different display form from that of machine 10.
On the "gaming hall layout screen", by checking the data output restricted checkbox 100 on the display selection screen 101 that pops up, the smart gaming machine 10 whose data output is restricted can be displayed with a "red flag" mark, for example. ” etc., which is displayed in a different display manner from other smart gaming machines 10.

In this way, by making the display modes of the smart gaming machine 10 which is under data output restriction different from the smart gaming machine 10 which is not under data output restriction, the administrator of the gaming hall can easily understand that the smart gaming machine 10 is under data output restriction. You can recognize whether it is there or not.
As a result, the game hall manager or the like can easily understand which smart gaming machines 10 installed on the floor are subject to data output restrictions through the "game hall layout screen."

The control unit 65 can display the current operating state of the smart gaming machine 10 on the display unit 64 in different display formats (colors, characters, graphics, shading, blinking display, etc.) so that the current operating state of the smart gaming machine 10 can be recognized at a glance.
As a result, the manager of the gaming hall can quickly recognize the hall console output box 30 whose data output is being restricted, and can take appropriate measures at an early stage.

In this way, the control section 65 can cause the display section 64 to function as a notification means, and display on the display section 64 the smart gaming machine 10 corresponding to the hall console output box 30 whose data output is being restricted.
For example, if the hall computer 60 determines that data output is being restricted, the machine number of the corresponding smart gaming machine 10 can be specified and displayed on the display section 64.
Thereby, the manager of the gaming hall can easily recognize that the output of the hall console output box 30 corresponding to the smart gaming machine 10 in the XX series is under output restriction.

[Popup screen]
Further, a “pop-up screen” as shown in FIG. 9 may be displayed on the display unit 64.
For example, there is a possibility that an administrator of a gaming hall or the like may not be aware that data output is restricted.
Therefore, when the control unit 65 determines that data output is being restricted, a “pop-up screen” that specifies the machine number of the smart gaming machine 10 whose data output is restricted is displayed on the display unit 64. , it is possible to alert the administrator of the game hall, etc.
Thereby, the administrator of the gaming hall or the like can easily understand which smart gaming machines 10 are subject to data output restrictions.

As described above, according to the gaming device of the present embodiment, even if some data outputted from the hall console output box 30 is output restricted, even if the signal indicating the data output restriction is not output alone. , it is possible to appropriately determine whether data is output limited.
As a result, the notification means of the gaming device can notify the gaming parlor manager, etc. that the output of data is restricted, so that the gaming parlor manager, etc. can take immediate action.
In addition, since the data collected during the period determined to be subject to data output restrictions can be collected separately, game hall managers, etc. can operate their business without having to mix data collected during the period with data output restrictions in place. You can accurately grasp the time data.

In the conventional gaming device, when some data outputted from the hall console output box 30 is output limited, it cannot be appropriately determined that the data is output limited.
According to the gaming device of the present invention, all or some of the problems that conventional gaming devices should improve can be solved.

Although the preferred embodiments of the gaming device of the present invention have been described above, the gaming device of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and can play game balls and medals other than the smart gaming machine 10. Even in the conventional device used, various changes can be made within the scope of the present invention when a signal indicating data output restriction is not output independently.
(1) In the present embodiment, the description has been made with application to the hall computer 60 as an example of a gaming device, but the application is also applicable to the dedicated unit 20, the hall computer output box 30, the call lamp 40, the management computer 55, etc. can.
(2) Even in a configuration in which the functions of the Hall control output box 30 are incorporated into other devices such as the dedicated unit 20, the present invention can be applied if the signal indicating the data output restriction is not output independently.
(3) When the signal indicating the data output restriction of the hall controller output box 30 is output alone, the control unit 65 monitors the output of the signal, so that the hall controller output box 30 restricts the output of some data. You can determine what is happening.

1 Gaming system 10 Smart gaming machine (gaming machine)
20 Dedicated unit (rental device)
30 Hall control output box (relay device)
40 Call lamp 50 Intercom (terminal device, notification means)
55 Management computer 60 Hall computer (gaming equipment)
61 Communication section 62 Storage section 63 Operation section 64 Display section (notification means, display means)
65 Control unit (determination means, collection means, output limit data collection means)

Claims (7)

If it is possible to input specific data related to the game output from the gaming machine and special data related to the lending of gaming value outputted from the lending device, and the specific data is authenticated by the authentication process with the lending device, the specific data a relay that is capable of outputting first data related to the special data and second data related to the special data, and capable of outputting the second data and restricting output of the first data if the authentication is not performed by the authentication process; In a gaming device that can input predetermined data from the device,
determining means capable of determining that the relay device is restricting data output when the second data is input and the first data is not input;
Notifying means capable of notifying specific information when the determining means determines that the relay device is restricting data output;
A gaming device comprising: Output restriction data collection means capable of collecting data during a period in which the relay device is determined to be restricting data output by the determination means;
Display means capable of displaying the data collected by the output restriction data collection means;
The gaming device according to claim 1, further comprising: comprising a collection means capable of collecting data during a period in which the relay device is not determined to be restricting data output by the determination means;
The display means is
The gaming device according to claim 2, wherein the data collected by the output limit data collection means and the data collected by the collection means can be compared and displayed. The notification means is
The gaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the gaming device includes a terminal device owned by an employee. The specific data includes:
The gaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the gaming device includes data on gaming values used by players in gaming. The special data includes:
The gaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the gaming device includes data on the amount of money spent by a player in a game. If it is possible to input specific data related to the game output from the gaming machine and special data related to the lending of gaming value outputted from the lending device, and the specific data is authenticated by the authentication process with the lending device, the specific data a relay that is capable of outputting first data related to the special data and second data related to the special data, and capable of outputting the second data and restricting output of the first data if the authentication is not performed by the authentication process; A computer that constitutes a gaming device that can input predetermined data from the device,
determining means capable of determining that the relay device is restricting data output when the second data is input and the first data is not input;
Notifying means capable of notifying specific information when the determining means determines that the relay device is restricting data output;
A gaming program characterized by functioning as a.

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