JP2945446B2 - Playground management equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a management facility device for a game arcade in which a game machine represented by a pachinko game machine, a coin game machine, a slot machine or the like is installed. More specifically, a recording medium on which identification information for specifying a predetermined value is recorded, a registration unit capable of registering a plurality of predetermined values,
Valuation specifying means for receiving the recording medium, reading the identification information of the recording medium, and specifying a value corresponding to the received identification information of the recording medium from a plurality of values registered in the registration means. And a game that can be played using a deducted value that is installed in the game hall and that has withdrawn at least a part of the specific value specified based on the identification information of the recording medium. The present invention relates to a game arcade management facility device including a game machine.

[Prior Art] In this type of management equipment for amusement arcades, the one generally known in the related art is disclosed, for example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-2929.
There was one described in JP-B-86. In this conventional game center management equipment device, when a recording medium such as a card is inserted into a gaming machine, identification information recorded on the recording medium is read, and the operation of the gaming management device is performed based on the read information. Thus, the value corresponding to the identification information of the recording medium is specified from the plurality of values. Then, a part of the specified specific value is debited, and the gaming machine can be played by using the debit value.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in this type of conventional management equipment for a game arcade, when the debited value is used up in a game or the like, a player can use a debit button or the like. Has to be operated to manually deduct the value. In other words, the debit operation must be performed manually every time the necessity of the debit is required, such as when the debit value is exhausted. In each case, the game is interrupted and the player gets up. There was a disadvantage.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to prevent a player from wandering due to manual deduction of a valuable value.

[Means for Solving the Problems] According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording medium on which identification information for specifying a predetermined value is recorded, and a registration capable of registering a plurality of predetermined values. Means for receiving the recording medium, reading the identification information of the recording medium, and identifying a value corresponding to the received identification information of the recording medium from a plurality of values registered in the registration means. A game arcade management device including a value specifying means, and a game installed using the debited value installed in the game arcade, wherein at least a part of the specified value specified based on the identification information of the recording medium has been withdrawn. A game arcade management facility device including a possible gaming machine, wherein a withdrawal condition is established based on the remaining degree of the debited value that has been subtracted by performing a game using the gaming machine. Judge A debit condition determination means, a value automatic debit means for automatically deducting a value from the specific value within the range of the specific value and updating the debit value, An operable operating means, wherein the value-value specifying means can be switched to a non-automatic debit mode in which the recording medium is still received and the specific value is not automatically debited. Switching operation means, the value automatic debit means, when it is determined that the debit conditions are satisfied by the debit condition determination means, the non-automatic debit mode is not the condition It is characterized in that automatic deduction of valuable value from specific valuable value is performed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the registering means includes, in addition to the value,
The game result value that has become the property of the player as a result of the game by the gaming machine is also registered, and the value specifying unit can also specify the game result value corresponding to the received recording medium identification information, When the game result value specified by the value specifying means is used for a game, the game apparatus further includes use control means for performing a predetermined use control and making it usable for the game.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an operating means which cannot be operated by the player side but can be operated by the game arcade side. It is characterized by further including a regulation content setting operation means capable of variably input setting.

[Operation] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the fulfillment of the withdrawal condition based on the remaining value of the debitable value is determined by the function of the withdrawal condition determination means. By the function of the mode switching operating means operable by the player, the non-automatic withdrawal mode in which the recording medium is still received by the valuable value specifying means and the automatic debit of the specific value is not performed. The switching operation becomes possible. When it is determined that the withdrawal condition is satisfied by the withdrawal condition determination means, the valuable value is automatically withdrawn from the specific valuable value on condition that the non-automatic withdrawal mode is not set. Value is updated.

In other words, if the withdrawal condition based on the remaining value of the debited value is satisfied, the value is automatically deducted from the specified value on condition that the system is not in the non-automatic debit mode. Is updated, it is not necessary for the player to manually perform the withdrawal operation.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the present invention, the value owned by the player as a result of the game by the gaming machine is registered in the registration means. When a valuable value is deducted and used for a game, a predetermined use restriction is performed by the operation of the use restriction means.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the second aspect of the invention, the use regulating means is operated by the regulation content setting operation means which cannot be operated by the player side but can be operated by the game arcade side. Can be set variably.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the entirety of a game management facility device according to the present invention.

A card vending machine 2 is installed in the game arcade 1. A player purchases a pachinko card as an example of a storage medium from the card vending machine 2. The player can play the game with the gaming machine installed in the game arcade 1 using the purchased pachinko card. A plurality of rows (four rows in the drawing) of gaming machine installation islands are provided in the game arcade 1, and the gaming machine installation islands 7a are provided.
A plurality of gaming machines are arranged on both sides of ~ 7d. A plurality of types of gaming machines are provided in the amusement arcade 1. A plurality of gaming machines are arranged in the upper row of the gaming machine installation island 7a and the lower row of the gaming machine installation island 7d in the drawing. It is a type of pachinko machine. An airplane-type pachinko gaming machine is configured such that a variable winning prize ball device opens and closes a relatively small number of times (for example, once or twice) with a starting prize of a hit ball,
During the opening and closing, the hit ball enters the variable winning ball device, and if it hits a specific winning opening (V pocket) provided at a predetermined location, a big hit state occurs, and the variable winning ball device has a relatively large number of times (for example, 18). The opening and closing of the variable prize ball device according to the big hit is completed when the condition of the earlier one of opening and closing or opening or closing a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is satisfied. . The opening and closing control of the variable prize ball device accompanying the big hit is repeatedly and continuously controlled when the pachinko ball entering the variable prize ball device being opened and closed wins the specific winning opening, and the maximum number of repetitions is, for example, eight. It has been established. The gaming machines installed in the lower row of the gaming machine installation island 7a and the upper row of the gaming machine installation island 7b are so-called fever-type pachinko gaming machines. This fever type pachinko machine 3f
Means that the variable display device is variably started with the starting prize of the hit ball, and if the display result when the variable display device is stopped becomes a predetermined combination of specific identification information (for example, 777), a big hit state occurs, The variable prize ball device is controlled to be opened, and the variable prize ball device is opened when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number of enemy balls (for example, 10) wins, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. Is controlled to end. Note that the opening control of the variable winning ball device accompanying the big hit is performed by a pachinko ball entering the opened variable winning ball device winning a specific winning opening (V pocket) provided at a predetermined location. The repetition continuation control is performed, and the upper limit number of the repetition continuation control is set to, for example, ten times. The gaming machines provided in the lower row of the gaming machine installation island 7b and the gaming machines provided in the upper row of the gaming machine installation island 7c in the illustration have a large amount of This is a type of pachinko game machine that is scored and reaches the end of the game. The gaming machines arranged in the lower row of the gaming machine installation island 7c and the upper row of the gaming machine installation island 7d are so-called card-type slot machines. This card-type slot machine rotates a reel after determining a betting rate, and when the reel stops, a predetermined combination of identification information (for example, 777) is established on a predetermined hit line. The score of the size is given to the player.

The points including the points obtained by the player as a result of the game are recorded on the card, and the card is discharged to the player.
When the player inserts the ejected card into the card settlement machine 4, a desired premium is paid out within the range of the score.
Instead of directly paying out the desired prize, a prize exchange ticket may be issued within the range of the point, and the prize exchange may be performed with the prize exchange ticket. In the amusement arcade 1, a hall management computer 6 for centrally managing a plurality of gaming machines, a card vending machine 2 and a card settlement machine 4 is installed, and a computer terminal for operating the hall management computer 6 is provided. 5 are installed at predetermined locations.
The hall management computer 6 includes an arithmetic unit 6b for executing a control operation according to a predetermined procedure, a storage unit 6c for storing operation program data and the like of the arithmetic unit 6b, and an input / output control unit for matching external signals. 6a, and performs polling by sequentially outputting an information output command signal to the plurality of gaming machines. Also,
The storage unit 6c stores card information corresponding to identification information (for example, card numbers) of a plurality of cards that can be used in the game arcade, such as the pachinko card 21 (see FIG. 4) sold by the card vending machine 2. It is remembered. The card information includes the date of card issuance, the remaining amount of the card, and a score (limited use score) including model code information to be described later. The card issuance date is the date when the pachinko card 21 was issued by the card vending machine 2 (see FIG. 1), and when the expiration date is set, the expiration date elapses based on this card issue date. A determination is made as to whether or not it is. The remaining amount is the remaining amount obtained by subtracting the amount used for the game from the amount purchased when the pachinko card was purchased, and is the unused amount that has not been used for the game. The remaining value constitutes the first value of the value specified by the recording medium that has not yet been used for the game. The point is the payment button 32 after playing a game on a gaming machine.
The point displayed on the point display 37 when the player presses is stored together with the model code of the gaming machine. These points (restricted use points) constitute a second value (deducted value) other than the first value among the values specified by the recording medium. The storage unit 6c of the hall management computer 6 constitutes a registration unit capable of registering a plurality of predetermined valuable values including a balance and a score.

A player plays a game on a certain type of gaming machine, and does not immediately settle the points including the score obtained by the gaming machine by the card payment machine 4, but inserts the card into another type of gaming machine. Playing games with the points is also permitted under certain usage restrictions. For example, the so-called fever-type pachinko gaming machine 3f has a model code A
Can be played using the points including the acquired points obtained by the gaming machine set in the game machine. The gaming machine set to the model code A is a fever-type pachinko gaming machine 3f and a pachinko gaming machine 3u that reaches a stop in one big hit.
There is. In the case of the card type slot machine 3s, the points including the acquired points obtained by the gaming machine set in the model code C can be used. Since the only gaming machines set on the model card C are the card-type slot machines 3s, when playing a game using the points including the points obtained in the card-type slot machines 3s, the card-type slot machines of the same model are used. The game can be played only in 3s. Note that among the value recorded on the card, unused value not yet used in the game, that is, information on the balance of the card can be used in all types of gaming machines. It should be noted that it is desirable to notify the player in advance of the use of the model of the gaming machine described above and the contents of the limitation using a sticker, a display, or the like.

FIG. 2 is an overall front view showing a so-called fever-type pachinko gaming machine 3f as an example of the gaming machine.

When the player rotates the hitting operation handle 10 provided at the lower right corner of the pachinko gaming machine 3f, a pachinko ball is formed with a desired resilience in the gaming area 18 formed on the front of the gaming board 17. Is fired. In the figure, reference numeral 14 denotes a hitting ball supply device including a ball feed solenoid, and a hitting operation handle 10
The ball supply device 14 operates based on a detection output of a hitting rod sensor 13 (see FIG. 3) which detects the swinging of the hitting rod 12 that intermittently swings in conjunction with the rotation of the ball. And hitting rod 12 is 1
Each time the ball is swung, the ball feed solenoid of the hit ball supply device 14 is excited, and the pachinko balls on the hit ball waiting gutter 16 are supplied one by one to the hit ball firing position. The pachinko ball supplied to the hitting ball firing position by the hitting ball supply device 14 is detected by the feed ball sensor 15 and used for control described later.

A plurality of rotating drums (3 in the drawing)
), A variable display device 22 having 24a, 24b, and 24c is provided. Below the variable display device 22, a variable prize ball device 23 having an openable and closable plate 25 is provided. This variable winning ball device is integrally provided with a starting winning port 26a. Start winning prizes 26b and 26c are also provided on the side of the variable display device 22. When the pachinko ball driven into the game area 18 wins one of the start winning ports 26a to 26c, the variable display device 22 starts variable display. Then, when the identification information displayed by each of the rotating drums 24a to 24c, the stop of which has been controlled after the elapse of a predetermined time, becomes a specific combination (for example, 777), a big hit state occurs, and the opening / closing plate 25 of the variable winning ball device 23 is controlled to open. Is done. This opening / closing plate 25
Is completed when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number of pachinko balls (for example, 10) wins, whichever is earlier, is satisfied, and the opening / closing plate 25 is closed. . If a pachinko ball that has entered while the opening / closing plate 25 is open wins in the specific winning opening 27, the opening control of the opening / closing plate 25 is repeatedly and continuously controlled. The upper limit number of the repetition continuation control is set to, for example, “10”. If a pachinko ball starts and wins during the variable display of the variable display device 22 or during the opening control of the variable winning ball device 23, the start winning is stored, after the variable display of the variable display device 22 ends or After the control of the big hit is completed, the variable display of the variable device 22 is performed again based on the storage. The upper limit of the starting winning memory is set to, for example, "4".

In the drawing, reference numeral 28 denotes an out port, which is used to collect pachinko balls driven into the game area 18 as out balls when the pachinko balls do not win any of the winning ports. In the figure, reference numeral 31 denotes a foul ball sensor, which is recovered as a foul ball in the hit ball waiting gutter 16 when the pachinko ball that has been fired and fired does not reach the game area 18 because its resilience is too weak. Yes, to detect that foul ball.

A card reader 19 is incorporated in a lower portion of the pachinko gaming machine 3f, and a pachinko card 21 (see FIG. 4) is inserted from a card insertion / ejection port 20 formed in the card reader 19. Storage unit of computer 6 for hall management
In a case where a point (limited use score) is left in the card information corresponding to the inserted pachinko card 21 number (see FIG. 4) among a plurality of card information stored in 6c. There are remaining points (limited use points)
Is not prohibited by the use restrictions described in FIG. 1, the points (restricted use points) are
It is taken in 3f and displayed by the point indicator 37 as a point. Each time a pachinko ball is fired one by one, "1" is subtracted from the score. On the other hand, each time a driven ball wins, a predetermined score (for example, “13” points) is added to the points held. If no credit is left in the card information corresponding to the card number of the inserted card 21, the deduction unit amount (for example, “200”) is calculated from the balance in the card information corresponding to the card number of the card 21. The points (yen) are subtracted, and a score (for example, "50" points) corresponding to the unit price is displayed as a point on the point display 37. Further, the balance in the card information corresponding to the card number of the current card 21 is displayed by the balance display 38. Then, every time the pachinko ball is fired and fired and the score becomes "0", the "200" yen is subtracted from the balance again, and "50" is displayed again as the score by the score display 37. It should be noted that, although the balance display 38 is shown for displaying the amount of money, it may be displayed with a score corresponding to the balance instead.

An illuminated withdrawal prohibition button 33 is provided below the pachinko gaming machine 3f. When the player presses the withdrawal prohibition button 33 during the game, the withdrawal prohibition button 33 is pressed.
Even if 33 lights up and the score becomes "0" thereafter, control is performed so that "50" points are not deducted from the remaining amount as the score. The withdrawal prohibition button 33 is provided in the front panel of the gaming machine in the present embodiment, but anywhere such as a gaming machine frame separate from the gaming machine main body as long as the position is related to the gaming machine that can be operated by the player. It may be provided. When the player wants to end the game, the illuminated settlement button 32 is pressed. Then, the settlement button 32 is turned on, and the current point and the balance are recorded on the inserted pachinko card, and the pachinko card is discharged from the card insertion / ejection port 20 to the player side. In the figure, reference numeral 34 denotes a scheduled settlement point setting device, in which a score set by the player to be settled in advance is set by the settlement scheduled point setting device 34, so that a score is given to the set scheduled score. It is configured to be automatically settled when it is reached. The set number of points to be settled is displayed on the setpoint number display unit 35.

In the figure, reference numerals 29 and 30 denote lamps, which are turned on or blink in accordance with the occurrence of the big hit and are configured to excite the atmosphere of the big hit. Reference numeral 36 denotes a speaker, which generates a sound effect at the time of a big hit or generates an alarm sound when an abnormal situation occurs. The pachinko gaming machine 3f constitutes a gaming machine that is installed in a game arcade and is capable of withdrawing at least a part of the value specified by the recording medium and using the same for a game.

FIG. 3 is an overall rear view showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 3f.

A front frame 39 is provided on the machine frame 40 of the pachinko gaming machine 3f so as to be freely opened and closed and detachable. A game board holding frame 41 is attached to the front frame 39, and the game board 17 is detachably attached to the game board holding frame 41. That is,
The game board fixing member 42 for mounting the game board 17 is configured to be rotatable as shown by the arrow in the figure, and by rotating the game board fixing member 42, the game board 17 is moved from the game board holding frame 41. It is configured to be removable. With such a configuration, when exchanging the stand accompanying the model exchange, it is possible to make another type of gaming machine by exchanging the game board 17 while leaving the machine frame 40 and the front frame 39 etc. as it is, There is an advantage that the cost for replacing the units can be reduced.

In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a hitting mechanism, which intermittently swings a hitting rod 12 by the driving force of a motor, and the hitting rod 12 causes one pachinko ball to be hit.
It is configured to be able to fire bullets one by one. A hitting rod sensor 13 for detecting the swing of the hitting rod 12 is provided in the hitting mechanism 11, and the ball feed solenoid of the hitting ball supply device 14 is excited based on the detection output of the hitting rod sensor 13. The pachinko balls are controlled so as to be supplied one by one to the hitting ball firing position. The pachinko balls that have been driven into the game area and have won the starting winning ports 26a to 26c are guided to one place by the driven ball collecting cover body 48 detected by the starting winning ball detectors 43a, 43b, and 43c, and have a winning ball sensor. Detected by 45. In the figure, reference numeral 22 denotes a variable display device. When the variable display device 22 stops at a specific combination of identification information (for example, 777) as described above, the solenoid 47 is excited to open and close the open / close plate 25 of the variable winning ball device.
(See FIG. 2) is opened. A pachinko ball that has entered the variable winning ball device during the opening is detected by the 10-count detector 44. On the other hand, if the pachinko ball that has entered the variable winning ball device wins in the specific winning opening (V pocket) 27,
The winning ball is detected by the specific winning ball detector 46. In the figure, 28 is an out port, and 36 is a speaker. The control unit box 50 provided in the lower inside portion of the front frame 39 of the pachinko gaming machine 3f has a card reader device 19 and a card collection box 91 for collecting a pachinko card having a balance of 0 and a score of "0". And a card reader control board 55,
A settlement operation sensor 51, a withdrawal prohibition operation sensor 52, a use prohibition setting device 53, a model code setting device 54, and a game device control board 56 are provided. The card reader control board 55 is for controlling the card reader 19. The settlement operation sensor 51 detects that the settlement button 32 (see FIG. 2) is pressed. Withdrawal prohibition operation sensor 52
Detects that the withdrawal inhibition button 33 (see FIG. 2) is pressed. The model code setting device 54 is for setting and inputting the model code of the pachinko gaming machine 3f, and for example, sets a model code corresponding to each type of game method. In the case of this embodiment, three types of model codes A, B, and C are prepared as described with reference to FIG. 1, and the model code A is set for the pachinko gaming machine 3f. Then, the score (limited use score) including the score obtained by playing the game with the pachinko gaming machine in which the model code A is set is stored in the storage unit 6c of the hall management computer 6 corresponding to the card number of the pachinko card 21. In this case, the model code A is stored in the column of the point in the storage area corresponding to the card number.
Is also recorded. The use prohibition setting device 53 is for setting the use restriction of the restricted use score. The use prohibition setting device 53 can be set in three modes (prohibited, conditional, and allowed). When set to "prohibited", use of the restricted use score is completely prohibited even for the same model code. Is controlled. When "conditional" is set, the model code (for example, A) set by the model code setting unit 54
That is, control is performed so that use is limited to a limited use score of a model code that matches the model code of the gaming machine.
When “OK” is set, control is performed to allow the use of the limited use points of all model codes. The use prohibition setting device 53 and the model code setting device 54 can be operated only after opening the front frame 39 which is normally locked, and can only be operated by a game hall staff having an unlocking key. It is something. In this embodiment, the setting of the use prohibition and the setting of the model code are performed by the use prohibition setting device 53 and the model code setting device 54 provided in each pachinko gaming machine. However, the use prohibition setting and the model code setting may be performed by the computer terminal 5 of the hall management computer 6 (see FIG. 1). In addition, although a device in which any one of A, B, and C can be set by the model code setting device 54 has been shown, any one of “A and B”, “B and C”, and “A and C” may be used instead. Such a set may be set. In this case, for example, when “A and B” is set, the points (limited use points) including the score obtained in the gaming machine in which “A and B” is set are used in other gaming machines. In doing so, it is possible to use the game machine with both the gaming machine that allows the use of the limited use score of the seed code of A and the game machine that allows the use of the limited use score of the model code of B. The gaming machine control board 56 is for controlling the gaming machine based on setting inputs of the use prohibition setting device 53, the model code setting device 54, and the like.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the pachinko card 21. The pachinko card 21 is formed of a substantially rectangular plate, and has a magnetic recording unit 90 such as a magnetic stripe.
, Information such as a card number, a model code, and a security code are recorded.

The security code is provided for improving the security of the pachinko card 21, and records, for example, a card number converted based on a predetermined rule. In this embodiment, a magnetic card is shown as an example of a recording medium. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an IC card, a magnetic card provided with a thermal recording section, a magnetic card having an aluminum film deposited thereon, a thermal card A recording medium such as a card, an optical card for recording information by an optical disk memory, or the like that can specify information of a predetermined value may be difficult. Furthermore, the shape is not limited to a flat rectangular shape,
Any shape such as a rod shape may be used. Further, the pachinko card 21 may be disposable if the card becomes 0, or may be a card which purchases a new valuable value and re-records the card when the card becomes 0.

As described above, the following advantages can be obtained by separately recording the first value including the remaining amount and the second value including the points in different recording areas.

By imposing predetermined restrictions such as use restrictions on the second value as described later, the exchange of the second value is a prize, and the second value is exchanged in a short period of time. Will be. Further, by setting a relatively short term of use for the second value, the settlement of the second value is further shortened. As a result, the settlement with the player is shortened, so that it is easy to predict the amount of the settlement fund, particularly in the game hall, and the hall management becomes easy.

By shortening the settlement, the risk of a game arcade or the like going bankrupt during the period up to the settlement is reduced, and it is easy to protect consumers (gamers).

By making the range of use of the first value and the second value different, the convenience for the player is improved and the settlement between the player and the hall is simplified.

By imposing certain restrictions such as usage restrictions on the second value, the player will proceed to use the first value and use the game, and when the first value has been used up By purchasing the value of the new recording medium, the sales of the value of the new recording medium in the hall are improved.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the gaming machine used in the present invention. The gaming machine control microcomputer 60 has a function of controlling operations of various devices described below. For this reason, the gaming machine control microcomputer 60
Is composed of, for example, an LSI of several chips, and includes an MPU 6 capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure.
1 and ROM62 which stores the operation program data of MPU61
And RAM63 that can write and read necessary data
And

Further, the gaming machine control microcomputer 60 receives the input signal, supplies input data to the MPU 61, and
I / O circuit that receives output data from 61 and outputs it to the outside
64, a sound generator 69 that receives sound data from the MPU 61, a power-on reset circuit 65 that supplies a reset pulse to the MPU 51 when the power is turned on, a clock generation circuit 66 that supplies a clock signal to the MPU 61, and a clock signal from the clock generation circuit 66. And MPU 61
A pulse dividing circuit (interrupt pulse generating circuit) 67
And an address decoding circuit 68 for decoding address data from the MPU 61.

The operation of the interrupt control routine can be executed according to the interrupt pulse periodically given from the pulse dividing circuit 67 of the MPU 61. Also, the address decode circuit 68
The address data from U61 is decoded, and ROM62, RAM63,
A chip select signal is given to the input / output circuit 64 and the sound generator 69, respectively.

In this embodiment, the ROM 62 rewrites the contents, that is, the MPU 61 stored therein when necessary.
ROM that can change the program data for the ROM is used. And, MPU61, this RO
According to the program data stored in M62, and
Control signals are given to various devices in response to the input of each control signal described below.

The following signals are given to the gaming machine control microcomputer 60 as input signals.

First, a use prohibition setting signal is given to the gaming machine control microcomputer 60 via the detection circuit 74 based on the setting operation of the use prohibition setting device 53 (see FIG. 3) by the staff of the game arcade. Based on the setting operation of the model code setting device 54 (see FIG. 3) by the staff at the game arcade, a model code setting signal is given to the gaming machine control microcomputer 60 via the detection circuit 74. The payment operation sensor 51 (see FIG. 3) is turned ON based on the press operation of the payment operation button 32 (see FIG. 2) by the player, and the payment operation detection signal is sent to the game machine control via the detection circuit 75. This is given to the customer microcomputer 60. When the withdrawal inhibition button 33 (see FIG. 2) is pressed by the player, the withdrawal inhibition operation sensor 52 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, and the withdrawal inhibition operation detection signal is output via the detection circuit 76. This is given to the gaming machine control microcomputer 60. Based on the fact that the scheduled settlement point setting device 34 has been operated by the player, a scheduled settlement point setting signal is supplied to the gaming machine control microcomputer 60 via the detection circuit 77. Feeding ball sensor when the pachinko ball is sent to the hit ball firing position
15 (See Fig. 2) turns on and the feed ball detection signal is detected by the detection circuit.
It is provided to the game control microcomputer 60 via 78. The winning ball sensor 45 (see FIG. 3) is turned ON based on the winning of the pachinko ball, and a winning ball detection signal is provided to the game control microcomputer 60 via the detecting circuit 79. Based on the detection of the foul ball by the foul ball sensor 31 (see FIG. 2), a foul ball detection signal is given to the gaming machine control microcomputer 60 via the detection circuit 80. Based on the fact that the hitting rod 12 intermittently swings and the swinging is detected by the hitting rod sensor 13 (see FIG. 3), a hitting rod detection signal is sent via a detection circuit 81 to the microcomputer for controlling the gaming machine. Given to 60. A guard reader / writer control microcomputer 70 (see FIG. 3) supplies a read information signal of the inserted card and a card processing completion signal to the gaming machine control microcomputer 60. A game control microcomputer 71 (see FIG. 3) provides an operation information signal such as occurrence of a big hit or start winning to the gaming machine control microcomputer 60.
An information output command signal is given to the gaming machine control microcomputer 60 by polling from the hall management computer 6 (see FIG. 1). The hall management computer also provides a value information signal, an NG signal, and a stop signal. In addition, as described above, use prohibition setting,
When the model code is set by the computer terminal 5 (see FIG. 1) of the hall management computer 6, not only the above-mentioned signals but also the use prohibition setting information and the model code setting information are transmitted from the hall management computer 6. This is given to the microcomputer 60 for machine control.

The gaming machine control microcomputer 60 provides control signals to the following circuits and various devices.

Ball feed solenoid 14a via solenoid drive circuit 82
To the ball feed solenoid control signal. Segment LE
Display control signals are given to the point display 37, the balance display 38, and the scheduled point display 35 (see FIG. 2) via the D drive circuit 83. A card reader control microcomputer 70 is supplied with a card authenticity determination signal (OK, NG) and a card processing command signal. The game control microcomputer 71 is provided with a game stop signal at the time of a stop or a settlement. In response to the information output command signal, the hole management computer 6 is provided with operation information such as the values of CT1 and CT2 described later, information on incoming and outgoing balls, and information from the game control microcomputer 71. A card identification information signal is also provided. A control signal for generating sound is supplied to the speaker 36 via the amplifier 84.
A predetermined direct current is supplied from the power supply circuit 73 to the gaming machine control microcomputer 60, various circuits and various devices. Preferably, a backup power supply is installed in the gaming machine or the game arcade.

6A and 6B are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG.

First, in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1, it is determined whether or not data has been input from the microcomputer for controlling the card reader, and the process waits until data is input. The card reader control microcomputer transmits a card read information signal and a card processing completion signal, and the first transmitted signal is a card read information signal, and the read information signal is transmitted. If so, the process proceeds to S2, where the transmitted card reading information is checked. This data check by S2
This is performed based only on the security code recorded in the magnetic recording section 90 of the pachinko card 21 shown in FIG. Proceeding to S3, a determination is made as to whether or not the card is correct as a result of the check.If the card is not a proper card, the process proceeds to S13, where an NG signal is output to the card reader control microcomputer and the process proceeds to S1. Return. The microcomputer for controlling the card reader receives an NG signal and ejects the card, and further performs an abnormal process such as displaying and notifying that the card cannot be used. On the other hand, if it is determined that the card is correct as a result of the check by S3,
Proceeding to S4, it is determined whether there is an information output command signal from the hall management computer, and the process waits until there is. As described above, the hall management computer polls a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game arcade, and the order of the gaming machines comes, and the information output command signal is sent from the hall management computer. S4 if sent
Is determined as YES, and the process proceeds to S5. At S5, a card identification information signal which is a computer for hall management is output.
The card identification information signal is a card number (see FIG. 4) in the present embodiment, but is not limited to this in the present invention, and is stored in the hall management computer in a manner distinguishable for each pachinko card. Any information can be used as long as the value information can be identified and called. The arithmetic unit 6b of the hole management computer receives the card identification information signal output by S5, and searches for card information corresponding to the card identification information from a plurality of card information stored in the storage unit 6c. Reply to the gaming machine. On the other hand, if card information corresponding to the identification information of the pachinko card inserted in the gaming machine is not stored, an NG signal is returned to the gaming machine. The arithmetic unit 6b and the card reader 19 receive the recording medium, read the recording information of the recording medium, and select the recording information of the received recording medium from a plurality of values registered in the registration unit. And a value specifying means for specifying a value corresponding to the value. In addition, the hall management computer 6 constitutes a game arcade management device including the registration means and the value specifying means. Next, the process proceeds to S7, and it is determined whether the returned information is an NG signal. If the information is an NG signal, the process proceeds to S13, but if not, the process proceeds to S8.
Proceed to. In S5 to S7, instead of receiving the NG signal, the card identification information signal is output, and the information may not be returned from the hall management computer within a predetermined period of time. In S8, it is determined whether or not use is permitted. If the gaming machine has been set to “prohibited” by the use prohibition setting device 53 (see FIG. 3), a NO determination is made in S8. On the other hand, "conditional" is set by the use prohibition setting device 53.
Alternatively, if “OK” is set, a determination of YES is made in S8. If the judgment of S8 is NO, the limited use score (point) recorded on the inserted card cannot be used, and the game will be played using the remaining amount of the card. ,for that reason
Proceeding to S12, it is first determined whether or not there is a card balance. If there is no card balance, the process proceeds to S13. If there is a card balance, the process proceeds to S14, where the deducted unit amount (for example, 200 yen) is subtracted from the card balance, and the score corresponding to the unit amount (for example, (50 points) is set in CT2. This CT2 is a limited use score counter for counting the limited use score.

On the other hand, if YES is determined in S8, S9
And a determination is made as to whether or not the condition is met. If “conditional” has been set by the gaming machine or the use prohibition setting device 53 (see FIG. 3), a determination of YES is made in S9 and the process proceeds to S10, in which it is determined whether or not the model codes match. Is performed. In S10, specifically, the model code information in the card information corresponding to the card inserted into the gaming machine in the storage information of the storage unit 6c of the hall management computer, and the model code setting of the gaming machine The device 54 (see FIG. 3) determines whether or not the model code set matches the model code. If they do not match, the limited use score (point) corresponding to the inserted card cannot be used in the gaming machine, and the process proceeds to S12 to play a game using the remaining amount of the card.
If the model codes match, the limited use score (point) corresponding to the inserted card can be used in the gaming machine, and the process proceeds to S11, where it is first determined whether or not the limited use score exists. If the restricted use score is "0", the process proceeds to S12, and if not, the process proceeds to S15.
In S15, the limited use score is set in CT2, and the process proceeds to S16.
On the other hand, if the setting is set to "permitted" by the use prohibition setting device 53 (see FIG. 3), the determination at S9 is NO, and the process proceeds directly to S11 without making the determination at S10. That is,
If the gaming machine is set to “Yes” by the use prohibition setting device, the limited use score acquired by the gaming machine set to any model code can be used by the gaming machine. There is no need to determine whether the codes match. S8, S9, and S10 constitute a use permitting unit that permits use in a game within a predetermined regulation when the value used in the game is the second value. . The use permitting means may be used within a certain use limit, for example, permitting use of up to 20% of the second value (restricted use score) corresponding to the inserted card. The use of the second value may be permitted. Further, the use permitting means, when it is desired to use the second value (limited use score) recorded on the inserted card, reduces the value of the value to, for example, 4/5.
The use may be permitted in a state where the number is reduced to 100 (80 points if 100 points).

The aforementioned S1 to S7 constitute a withdrawal condition determining means for determining whether or not a withdrawal condition is established based on the gaming intention of the player. In this embodiment, the withdrawal condition determining means determines that the player has inserted the card into the card insertion / ejection opening 20 (see FIG. 2), that the player has the intention to play, and that the withdrawal condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a game start button is separately provided and the player presses the game start button, it is determined that there is a game intention and that the withdrawal condition is satisfied. In addition, the start of the ball hitting operation of the player, that the withdrawal prohibition switch is in a disabled state without being prohibited by the player, and a separate play amount setting switch is provided. The establishment of the withdrawal condition may be determined based on the fact that the current value of the valuable value is within the range set by the play amount setting switch.
The play amount setting switch is for inputting and setting in advance in the gaming machine how much valuable value is used in advance when a player plays a game.

Next, in S16, processing for setting the remaining card amount in CT1 is performed. This card balance means the card balance after the debit unit amount has been subtracted in S14. CT1 is a balance counter for counting the balance. Next, the process proceeds to S17, in which processing of outputting an OK signal to the microcomputer for controlling the card reader is performed, and S18 shown in FIG. 6B is performed.
Then, the ball feeding solenoid of the hit ball supply mechanism 14 (see FIG. 2) is activated to activate the ball feeding. By the processing in S18, the pachinko balls can be fired and fired, and a game can be played.

Next, in S19, the value of CT1 is displayed on the balance display 38 (see FIG. 2), the value of CT2 is displayed on the point display 37 (see FIG. 2), and the value of CT3 is settled. The processing for displaying on the display 35 (see FIG. 2) is performed. This CT3 is a scheduled settlement point counter that counts the scheduled settlement points set and input by the player to automatically perform the settlement at the stage where the score reaches the score desired by the player. Updates that value. Next, the process proceeds to S20, in which it is determined whether or not the feed ball sensor has been turned on. If not, the process proceeds to S18. On the other hand, the hitting rod 12 swings in order to fire the pachinko ball, and the hitting rod sensor 13 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The hitting ball supply device responds to the detection output of the hitting rod sensor 13. If the fourteen ball feed solenoids are excited and one pachinko ball is supplied to the hit ball firing position, in response, the feed ball sensor 15 (see FIG. 2) is turned on once and proceeds to S21. In S21, CT2 is set to “1”
Decrement, then proceed to S22. In S22, it is determined whether or not the winning ball sensor has been turned ON. If not, the process proceeds to S24. On the other hand, if the driven ball wins in various winning ports or the variable winning ball device provided in the game area, it is detected by the winning ball sensor 45 (see FIG. 3), the winning ball sensor is turned ON, and the process proceeds to S23. . In S23, CT2 "n"
Is performed, and then the process proceeds to S24. This “n” is a score given based on one winning of the pachinko ball and is set to, for example, “13”. Then S2
In 4, it is determined whether or not the foul ball sensor has been turned ON, and if it has not been turned ON, the process proceeds to S26. On the other hand, if the resilience of the pachinko ball is too weak to reach the game area, the pachinko ball is detected as a foul ball by the foul ball sensor 31 (see FIG. 2). Turns on the foul ball sensor and proceeds to S25. In S25, a process of incrementing CT1 by "1" is performed, and then the process proceeds to S26. In other words, the CT2 is decremented by "1" by the above-mentioned S21 by firing the pachinko ball, but the shot-ballshot pachinko ball does not reach the game area and becomes a ball as a foul ball. When the value is reduced again (see FIG. 2), it is necessary to add “1” to the value of CT2 obtained by subtracting “1” to make ± 0, and therefore, the process of S25 is performed. .

Next, in S26, the judgment of CT2 = "0" is made, and if the limited use score (point) still remains, the judgment of NO is made and the process proceeds to S30. )But,
When it becomes "0", the process proceeds to S27, and it is determined whether CT1 = "0". If the balance is still left, the process proceeds to S28, and it is determined whether or not the withdrawal prohibition flag is set. This withdrawal prohibition flag is set in S38 described later when the player presses the withdrawal prohibition button 33 (see FIG. 2), and is cleared in S39 described later when the player presses the withdrawal prohibition button again. Is what is done. If the withdrawal prohibition flag has not been set, the process proceeds to S29, in which a process of subtracting the withdrawal unit amount (for example, 200 yen) from CT1 and setting a score (for example, 50 points) corresponding to the unit amount in CT2 is performed. As a result of the processing in S29, since the score corresponding to the unit price is set again in CT2, the game is enabled by firing a slingshot ball using the limited use score set in CT2. On the other hand, if CT1 = "0" or if the withdrawal prohibition flag is set, the withdrawal unit amount cannot be subtracted from the remaining amount.
Proceeding to step 2, the payment for the inserted card is automatically performed. With S2S6, S27 and S28, withdrawal condition determining means for determining whether the withdrawal condition is satisfied based on the remaining degree associated with the use of the game of the debit value deducted to use a part of the value specified in the recording medium for the game Is configured. The repetitive withdrawal condition determining means is not limited to determining whether the repetitive withdrawal condition is satisfied when the restricted use score becomes “0” (see S26), and may be performed when the restricted use score becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value. It may determine whether the repetitive withdrawal condition is satisfied. Further, a sound may be generated every time CT2 is determined to be “0” by the above S26 to notify the player of that fact, and the same applies when the limited use score reaches the “predetermined value”. A sound may be generated. S14 and S29 constitute a value automatic debit means for automatically debiting the value from the specific value within the range of the specific value and updating the debit value.
The value automatic debiting means is not limited to a method of subtracting a fixedly determined debit unit amount (see S14 and S29), and this debit amount can be selected and set by a player or a staff at a game arcade. In such a configuration, the deduction amount selected and set may be subtracted from the remaining card amount, and a score corresponding to the deduction amount may be set in CT2. Furthermore, the debit amount may be changed according to the value of the balance counter CT1, for example, in such a manner that a large amount is debited when the balance is large and a low amount is debited when the balance is small. . In addition, this withdrawal unit amount is set to the amount required for one shot of a pachinko ball to be fired (for example, 4 yen),
Each time a pachinko ball is sent to the firing position one by one, control may be performed such that the debit unit amount (for example, 4 yen) is subtracted from the card balance.

Next, if NO is determined in S26, the process proceeds to S30, and it is determined whether or not the hit has been reached. If the hit has been reached, the process proceeds to S49, and the settlement of the inserted card is performed. Control is automatically performed, but if the stop has not been reached, the process proceeds to S31, and it is determined whether or not the settlement operation sensor is ON. If the player presses the checkout button 32 (see FIG. 2), this S31
Is determined as YES, and the process proceeds to S49. If the settlement operation sensor is not ON, the process proceeds to S32, where CT2 = CT
Three decisions are made. If the limit usage score has reached the scheduled settlement point set by the player, proceed to S33,
It is determined whether or not a big hit is in progress. If the big hit is not in progress, the process proceeds to S49, and the payment for the inserted card is automatically performed. In this way, if the player sets and inputs the scheduled number of points to be settled, the account is automatically settled when the limited use score reaches the set scheduled number of points to be settled, except during a big hit. On the other hand, it is also possible for the player to set and input a scheduled settlement point having a value smaller than the limited usage score (point) recorded on the card, in which case the limited usage score is gradually subtracted and the settlement is performed. When the scheduled points are reached, a determination of YES is made in S32. On the other hand, if NO is determined in S32 or
When the determination is YES, the process proceeds to S34, and it is determined whether or not the update of the scheduled settlement points has been input. If the player operates the scheduled settlement point setting device 34 (see FIG. 2) to update the scheduled settlement points, a determination of YES is made in S34, the process proceeds to S35, and the process of updating CT3 to the input value is performed. After the processing is performed, the process proceeds to S36, but if the player does not update the scheduled settlement points, the process directly proceeds to S36. In S36, it is determined whether or not the withdrawal prohibition operation sensor has been turned ON. If not, the process proceeds to S40. On the other hand, if the player presses the withdrawal prohibition button 33 (see FIG. 2), a determination of YES is made in S36 and the process proceeds to S37, where it is determined whether or not the withdrawal prohibition flag has already been set. If it is not set, the process proceeds to S38, and after the withdrawal prohibition flag is set, the process proceeds to S40. If the withdrawal prohibition flag has already been set, the process proceeds to S39, and after the withdrawal prohibition flag has been cleared, the process proceeds to S40. As described above, the withdrawal inhibition flag is set by the player pressing the withdrawal inhibition button once, and the withdrawal inhibition flag is cleared by pressing the withdrawal inhibition button again while the withdrawal inhibition flag is set. As a result, the prohibition of withdrawal is released and automatic withdrawal becomes possible again.

Next, in S40, it is determined whether or not there is an information output command signal from the hall management computer.If it is determined that there is an information output command signal as a result of polling performed by the hole management computer, the process proceeds to S41. After outputting the operation information to the hall management computer, the process returns to S18. This operation information is, as described above, C
These are the values of T1 and CT2, information on incoming and outgoing balls, information received from the microcomputer for game control, and the like. on the other hand,
If the determination at S40 is NO, the process directly returns to S18 without performing the process at S41.

Next, in S42 shown in FIG. 6C, a timer is set,
Next, the process proceeds to S43, in which the processing for inactivating the ball feed is performed, and thereafter, the pachinko ball cannot be fired and fired. The timer set by S42 is for measuring the time until the remaining balls remaining in the game area after the pachinko balls are in a state in which they cannot be fired and fired by S43 disappear from the game area, for example, It measures the time of about 4.5 seconds. Next, proceeding to S44, it is determined whether or not the winning ball sensor has been turned on.If not, the process proceeds to S45, and it is determined whether or not the foul ball sensor has been turned on. If not, the process proceeds to S46, where it is determined whether the timer has expired. If the timer has not expired, the process returns to S43 again. This S43 or
In the middle of the loop of S46, if the remaining ball wins in the winning opening or the variable winning ball device formed in the game area, S4
The server makes a determination of YES through 4 and proceeds to S23, where an addition process of “n” is performed according to the winning of the remaining ball, and the game can be performed again with the winning of the remaining ball. Further, if a foul ball is detected by the foul ball sensor during the loop of the loop, a determination of YES is made in S45, the process proceeds to S25, and a process of incrementing the limited use score counter CT2 by "1" is performed. Based on the game. If the timer ends without turning on the winning ball sensor and the foul ball sensor, the process proceeds to S47, where it is determined whether or not an information output command signal has been received from the hall management computer, and the process waits until there is. As a result of the polling performed by the hole management computer, if an information output command signal is transmitted from the hole management computer, the process proceeds to S48, and the limited use score counter C is used.
T2 = 0 is fixed and the balance counter CT1 is set to the card balance, CT2
Is output to the hall management computer as the limited use score. In response to the output information, the hole management computer 6 (see FIG. 1) transmits the new balance information and the limited use score (point) information among the card information corresponding to the pachinko card. A process for updating to information is performed. Incidentally, in the above S42 to S47, instead of using a timer, by the fact that the number of effective balls actually hit into the game area and the number of hit balls which is the sum of out balls and winning balls became equal, CT by S47
Processing for determining 1, CT2 may be performed.

Next, proceeding to S54, it is determined whether or not a processing completion signal has been input from the hall management computer. If the processing has not been completed yet, the processing proceeds to S55, and the value of CT1 is displayed on the balance display. And display the value of CT2 on the dot display,
The value of T3 is displayed on the scheduled point display, and the process returns to S54. If a processing completion signal is transmitted from the hall management computer during the loop of the loop returning to S54, a determination of YES is made in S54 and the process proceeds to S56, where a card processing designation signal is sent to the card reader control microcomputer. Is output. The microcomputer for controlling the card reader receives the signal based on S56, and inserts the inserted card when the value of at least one of the balance and the score (limited use score) remains in the player. If both the balance and the score (restricted use score) are both "0", the inserted card is discharged to the card collection box 91.
(See FIG. 3). Also in this case, the card may be discharged to the player. Then S5
Proceed to 7 to clear the values of CT1 to CT3, clear the withdrawal prohibition flag, and end the program.

On the other hand, when the determination of YES is made in S30 and S31 and the determination of NO is made in S33, the process proceeds to S49, in which the ball feeding is deactivated and the ball cannot be fired after the pachinko ball is fired. The process proceeds to S50, where it is determined whether or not an information output command signal has been received from the hall management computer, and the process waits until there is. As a result of polling by the hall management computer, when an information output command signal is input to the gaming machine, the process proceeds to S51, and it is determined whether or not the stop has been reached. If there is, go to S53, confirm CT1, CT2, CT
1 is output to the hall management computer as a card balance and CT2 is a game use prohibition score, and then the flow proceeds to S54. The game use prohibition score is a score that cannot be used for a game, and is a score that can be used only for prize exchange. In addition,
Instead of outputting CT2 as the game use prohibition score in S53, CT2 may be output as the limited use score. Based on the data transmitted in S53, the computer for hole management updates the balance information and the point (limited use score) information of the card information corresponding to the identification information of the pachinko card with the transmitted new data. Is performed.

On the other hand, if the stop has not yet been reached,
Then, the process proceeds to S52 to determine CT1 and CT2, and outputs CT1 as the remaining card amount and CT2 as the limited use score together with the model code to the computer for hall management. Based on the data transmitted in S52, the hole management computer performs a process of updating the balance information and the limited use score information (including the model code) of the card information corresponding to the pachinko card to new information. ,
The "model code" in S52 is the model code set by the model code setting device 54 (see FIG. 3) of the gaming machine as described above. S49
In S53 to S53, similarly to the above S42 to S48, after inactivating the ball feeding, the occurrence of a winning ball or a foul ball based on the remaining ball for a predetermined period is checked, and if it occurs, control is performed so that it is added to CT2. You may. However, in this case, CT
Even if it is added to 2, it is not always necessary to activate ball feeding again. Also, at the time of payment by the card payment machine, the balance information corresponding to the card and the score (limited use score) based on the identification information recorded on the card.
The information is specified, and prizes can be exchanged within the range of their valuable value. However, the remaining card may be returned in cash at the time of settlement.

7A, 7B, and 7C are explanatory diagrams for explaining changes in the points and the balance over time.

Referring to FIG. 7A, for example, the remaining amount is 10,000 yen and the score is 0.
When the card is inserted into the card insertion / ejection slot 20 (see FIG. 2), 200 yen is subtracted from the remaining amount, and a score corresponding to the 200 yen, that is, 50 points, is obtained. The score is "50" and the balance is "9800".
37 and a balance display 38 (see FIG. 2). Next, at the maximum driving time (T1), that is, at the time when the player fully uses the value recorded on the card,
For example, assume that the score is "35" and the balance is "8000". Next, it is assumed that the score is "500" and the remaining balance is "8000" at the time of driving = payout (T2), that is, at the time when the value of the game has been obtained by the game as much as the value of the value used by the player. If you convert the score "500" into a monetary amount, it will be "2000 yen", so the remaining balance is 8000 yen + 2000 yen = 10000
It is a circle, which is equivalent to the total value of the value recorded on the card initially inserted into the card insertion / ejection slot. Next, at the end of the game (T3), the points
00 "and the remaining amount is" 8000 ".

FIG. 7B is a graph showing a change of the balance shown in FIG. 7A with respect to time T. If the remaining amount of the card inserted in the card insertion / ejection slot is MO (10,000 yen), the unit amount debited from that MO (for example, 200 yen, see S10, S25)
Is the MO 'at the start of the game. Then, after starting the game, every time the score becomes "0"
The debit unit amount is subtracted from MO ', and the remaining amount is M1 (8000 yen) at the time of the maximum driving (T1). After the maximum driving time (T1), the points are increased and there is no need to withdraw from the balance counter. Even at the time of T2 and T3, the balance M2 and M3 of the same value as the M1 (8000 yen) respectively. Becomes

FIG. 7C is a graph showing a change with respect to time T at the time point shown in FIG. 7A.

At the start of the game, the points PO (50 points) corresponding to the withdrawal unit or the sum subtracted from the remaining balance are scored, and the game is started in that state. Then, with the progress of the game, the time point (restricted use score) is subtracted, and when the value becomes "0", the deducted unit amount is subtracted again from the remaining amount, and the point P0 (50 points) corresponding to the unit amount is obtained. It will be added to your score. And
When the maximum driving time (T1) is reached, the score becomes P1 (35 points), and thereafter a big hit occurs and the score is added (S23
See) and the points increase. At the time of driving = payout (T2), the point scored is P2 (500 points). After that, there is a time when the points are not added temporarily. In that case, the value reduction (see S21) accompanying the launch and launch of the hit ball first gives priority to the points (limited use points) first. It is subtracted (see between T2 and T3 in FIG. 7C) and is not subtracted from the balance until the score becomes "0" (between T2 and T3 in FIG. 7B). reference). Then, at the end of the game (T3), the point scored is P3 (3000 points).

The debit prohibition button 33 is an operating means that can be operated by a player, and is a state in which the value medium is still received by the valuable value identifying means and the automatic debit of the specific value is not performed. A mode switching operation means which can be switched to an automatic withdrawal mode (a state in which a withdrawal prohibition flag is set) is configured. Then, the value automatic debit means, when it is determined by the debit condition determination means that the withdrawal condition is satisfied, the specified value value from the specified value under the condition that the non-automatic debit mode is not set Automatic debit of value (N by S28
The process of S29 is performed on condition that the judgment of O is made).

The registering means also registers, in addition to the value (the remaining amount of the card), a game result value (restricted use score as a holding point) owned by the player as a result of the game using the gaming machine. The value specifying means (the operation unit 6b and the card reader 1)
9) can also specify the game result value (point) corresponding to the received identification information of the recording medium. And said
S8 to S10 constitute a use restricting means for restricting the value (limited use score as a point) to a game and then using the value in the game after performing a predetermined use restriction.

By the use prohibition setting device 53 and the model code setting device 54,
An operation means which cannot be operated by the player side but can be operated by the game arcade side, and comprises a regulation content setting operation means capable of variably inputting and setting the use regulation content by the use regulation means.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, since the deduction of the valuable value from the specific valuable value is performed automatically, the player needs to manually deduct a part of the valuable value and operate it. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from wandering due to the manual deduction of the valuable value, and to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing as much as possible.
In addition, the player can switch to the non-automatic withdrawal mode, and by switching to the non-automatic withdrawal mode, it is possible to prevent the automatic debit of valuables from being performed. The convenience of is improved.

According to the present invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, a predetermined value is used when a game result value owned by a player as a result of a game using a gaming machine is used for a game. Since the use of the game is restricted, the original use of the game without the use restriction of performing the game using the value as the price of the payment of the player is promoted, and the profit of the game hall is improved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the second aspect of the present invention, since the content of the use restriction by the use restricting means can be variably set by the game side, the content of the use restriction is set on the game side. Can be set to desired contents. Moreover,
The inconvenience of the player's inability to change the contents of the regulation without permission by the player can also be prevented.

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FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram showing an outline of a gaming management facility apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an overall front view showing a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine used in the present invention. FIG. 3 is an overall rear view showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 4 is an overall front view showing a pachinko card as an example of a recording medium. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in the gaming machine. 6A to 6C are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are explanatory diagrams for explaining changes of the balance and the points with respect to time. In the figure, 1 is a game arcade, 3h, 3f, 3u are pachinko game machines as an example of a game machine, 3s is a card-type slot machine as an example of a game machine, 2 is a card vending machine, 4 is a card settlement machine, and 6 is a hall Management computer, 13 is a hitting rod sensor, 15 is a feed ball sensor, 19 is a card reader, 21 is a pachinko card as an example of a recording medium, 22 is a variable display device, 23 is a variable winning ball device, 31
Is a foul ball sensor, 32 is a settlement button, 33 is a withdrawal prohibition button, 34 is a point setter for scheduled settlement, 37 is a point display, 38 is a balance display, 43a to 43c are start winning ball detectors, 44 is 10 Count detector, 45 is a winning ball sensor, 46 is a special winning ball detector, 49 is a game control board box, 50 is a control unit box, 51 is a settlement operation sensor, 52 is a withdrawal prohibition operation sensor, and 53 is a use prohibition setting , 54 is a model code setting device, 55 is a card reader control board, 56 is a game machine control board, 60 is a game machine control microcomputer, and 90 is a magnetic recording unit.

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A recording medium on which identification information for specifying a predetermined value is recorded; a registration unit capable of registering a plurality of predetermined values; and identification information of the recording medium by receiving the recording medium And a value specifying means for specifying a value corresponding to the received identification information of the recording medium from a plurality of values registered in the registration means. And a gaming machine installed in the gaming machine and capable of playing a game using a deducted value obtained by debiting at least a part of the specific value specified based on the identification information of the recording medium. A debit condition determining means for determining whether or not a debit condition based on the remaining degree of the debit value that has been subtracted by performing a game using the gaming machine; and Example A value automatic debit means for automatically debiting the value from the specific value and updating the debit value, and operation means operable by a player, wherein the value Mode switching operation means capable of switching to a non-automatic debit mode in which the recording medium is still received and the specific value is not automatically debited, and the value debit automatic debit is provided. Means for automatically debiting the value from the specified value on condition that the non-automatic debit mode is not set when it is determined that the debit condition is satisfied by the debit condition determination means. A game arcade management facility device. 2. The registering means also registers, in addition to the value, a game result value owned by a player as a result of the game using the gaming machine. The game result value corresponding to the medium identification information can also be specified, and when the game result value specified by the valuable value specifying means is used for the game, a predetermined use control is performed, and then the usage control is made available for the game. The management equipment device for a game arcade according to claim 1, further comprising means. 3. An operation means which cannot be operated by the player side but can be operated by the game arcade side, further comprising a regulation content setting operation means capable of variably inputting and setting the use regulation content by the use regulation means. The management facility device for a game arcade according to claim 2.