JP3673082B2 - Automatic bowling score device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an automatic bowling score device that automatically performs processing of a bowling game and score processing thereof.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In conventional general bowling alleys, the number of pins that have fallen due to pitching is detected, score calculation is automatically performed according to the state of the pins that have fallen, and the result is displayed on a CRT or the like. A bowling score device is provided so that the customer can concentrate on the bowling game, and the bowling game can be smoothly advanced to improve the turnover rate.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
According to the conventional automatic bowling score device, since the bowling game proceeds smoothly throughout, the management efficiency of the bowling alley is improved. However, for the bowler who is a customer, the method and way of enjoying the bowling game did not change, and basically it was to develop and compete with skill and spirit. However, the way to enjoy at the bowling alley is inherently diverse, and it has been desired to increase the ability to attract customers by providing an attractive bowling alley for various customers.
[0004]
The object of the present invention is to use a device for performing a normal bowling game and incorporate a new interest other than fun by competing for the score of the bowling game so that an attractive bowling game can be played for various customers. It is to provide an automatic bowling score device.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention relates to a pin detecting means for detecting a falling pin or a remaining pin after throwing.A pin arrangement pattern storage means for storing a plurality of pin arrangement patterns having different points according to the difficulty level;As the game progressesDisplay means for displaying a plurality of pin arrangement patterns stored in the pin arrangement pattern storage means and selecting any one of the pin arrangement patterns by a bowler;Pin arrangement pattern control means for controlling the pinsetter machine so that the pins are arranged in a pin arrangement pattern;Score means for adding a score corresponding to the pin arrangement pattern as a score according to a detection result of the pin detection means when a pitch is performed on the selected pin arrangement pattern;Premium setting means for determining a premium to be given to the bowler according to the content of the score and displaying or printing the content of the premium is provided.It is characterized by that.
[0006]
As a result, the customer, the bowler, is attracted by the premium and is eager to clear (defeat all) the pins of the predetermined pin arrangement pattern. As a result, in addition to providing services to customers, sales can be improved for bowling alleys. In the present invention, the “score content” is not limited to the number of points due to the falling of a pin or the total score thereof, but can also be understood as a concept including the number of pin arrangement patterns cleared or the number of pin arrangement patterns that could not be cleared. This is information that changes according to the progress of the game by repeating pin placement and pitching in a predetermined pin placement pattern.
[0007]
In this invention, when the arranged pin is cleared by throwing, a score corresponding to the difficulty level of the pin arrangement pattern is added. Also, the pin placement pattern is determined by reading the selection operation of the bowler. Furthermore, when reading the selection operation by the bowler, a means for displaying a number of points according to the degree of difficulty together with a plurality of pin arrangement patterns is provided.
[0008]
This makes it possible for the bowler to choose a pin layout pattern with a high degree of difficulty aiming for a high score, or on the contrary, to select a pin layout pattern with a low difficulty level so that it can be reliably cleared without failure. Can be increased. That is, the fun of bargaining at the time of selecting a pin arrangement pattern for obtaining a high score is added.
[0009]
Further, according to the present invention, the contents of a plurality of premiums corresponding to the contents of the score are displayed, and selection operations by these premium bowlers are read to determine the premiums to be given to the bowlers.
[0010]
Thereby, the bowler can select a desired premium of the bowler according to the content of the score as the game result, and the serviceability to the customer is enhanced.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
AutomaticThe configuration of the bowling score device will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0012]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a bowling alley management system. Here, consoles 1a, 1b, 1c. . . . 1 m is provided, and a host device (hereinafter referred to as “front management device”) 2 provided in the front and an office unit 3 provided in the office are connected via a local area network. Each console is connected to a pin setter machine.
[0013]
2A and 2B are diagrams showing a configuration of the console, in which FIG. 2A is an external perspective view, and FIG. 2B is a plan view of a keyboard portion. In (A), 21a and 21b are CRTs for displaying scores and other guidance displays, and 27a and 27b are keyboards used for correcting bowler names and performing various selection operations. As shown in FIG. , Equipped with cursor keys and numeric keys.
[0014]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a part that performs score processing in one lane of one of the consoles 1a to 1m shown in FIG. The CPU 11 executes a program written in advance in the ROM 12. The RAM 13 is used as a working area for temporarily storing score information when the program is executed. The pin camera 16 captures the alignment position of the bowling pins, and the image processing circuit 15 performs certain image processing on the video signal to generate digital image data. The CPU 11 reads the digital image data and detects the standing / falling state of the bowling pin. The display interface 18 includes a display memory for storing display contents to be displayed on the CRT, and generates and outputs a display signal corresponding to the contents. Reference numeral 19 denotes a switch circuit which switches input of a video signal from an external video reproducing apparatus and a display signal from the display interface 18 and switches output to the overhead CRT 20 or console CRT 21. In addition, if the video signal input is switched to be applied to the overhead CRT 20, a video image is displayed on the overhead CRT 20. The display contents such as score display for these CRTs are performed by the CPU 11 writing data into the display memory in the display interface 18. The CPU 11 also switches the switch 19 via the I / O port 22. The ball passing sensor 24 is provided at a predetermined position in the lane and detects that the ball has been thrown. The CPU 11 reads the state of the sensor via the I / O port 23. The sound reproduction circuit 25 is a circuit that reproduces several sound effects and synthesized voices. The CPU 11 provides the sound reproduction circuit 25 with the data of the sound effects and synthesized voices to be reproduced, and outputs them from the speaker 30. I do. Further, the CPU 11 reads the key operation content of the keyboard 27 via the interface 26. When this keyboard 27 is not used, a transparent touch panel 29 is provided on the display surface of the console CRT 21. The CPU 11 reads the operation content via the interface 28. The printer 31 is used for printing a score sheet. The CPU 11 prints out predetermined score contents to the printer 31 via the interface 30. The LAN interface 14 controls communication with the local area network. The pin setter machine interface 17 gives a control signal to the pin setter machine and reads a signal output from the pin setter machine.
[0015]
A pin setter machine generally (1) receives pins from a distributor pin station into a pin holder (loading). (2) Rotate the pin holder from the horizontal position to the vertical position. (3) Lower the pin holder with a long stroke (to the lowest position), operate the pin holder solenoid, and open the gripper to release the pin on the lane. In this process, pins are arranged. Therefore, when the pin holder is lowered while holding 10 pins, not all the 10 pin holder solenoids are operated, but only the pins in a predetermined position are operated by selectively operating the lane. If the control is performed such that the other pins are raised as they are without being released on the lane, the pins can be arranged at predetermined positions. The pin setter machine used in this embodiment receives data designating which position of the 10 pin arrangement positions to place the pins, and arranges the pins at the corresponding positions based on the data.
[0016]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the front management apparatus. The CPU 41 executes a program written in advance in the ROM 42 and a program loaded from the hard disk drive 48 to the RAM 43. The LAN interface 44 controls communication with the local area network. The CRT 46 displays a list of the status of each lane and console and displays an image for front management. The CPU 41 performs display by writing display data to the display memory in the interface 45. The hard disk drive 48 and the floppy disk drive 50 are used for storing programs to be executed by the front management apparatus and data used for the execution, and storing programs to be executed by the console and data to be used for the execution. The CPU 41 reads these programs and data via the interfaces 47 and 49. The printer 52 is used when a score sheet is printed on the front side when the bowling game is settled. The CPU 41 outputs print data via the interface 51. The keyboard 54 performs input of a bowler name and the like, and input for instructing fee settlement, and the CPU 41 reads the contents of the key operation through the interface 53.
[0017]
The configuration of the office unit 3 shown in FIG. 1 is basically the same as that of the front management apparatus, and performs processing for management in the office.
[0018]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of score display in a game mode other than the normal bowling game (10-pin bowling). This game mode is a game in which each predetermined pin arrangement pattern is referred to as a “stage”, and a challenge is made as to whether or not pins in all stages can be cleared. (Hereinafter referred to as “struck out game”.) The stage consists of the first to fifth stages and the final stage. In the first to fifth stages, can a predetermined pin arrangement pattern be cleared in one shot in order? Please try. If you can clear it with a single throw, the stage will be a success. If it cannot be cleared with a single throw, it will try the same pin placement pattern again, and if it cannot be cleared the second time, the stage will fail. If the number of failed stages is three, you will be disqualified and you will not be able to proceed to the subsequent stages. If three of the first to fifth stages are successful, a predetermined premium (for example, a one-game free ticket) is given to the corresponding bowler. If all the first to fifth stages are successful, you can proceed to the final stage. If you succeed in clearing the pin assignment of this final stage, you will receive a predetermined premium (for example, a predetermined amount of prize money). Will be.
[0019]
In this example, the names of three bowlers, the pin arrangement pattern at each stage, whether or not it has been cleared, and the pin arrangement pattern to be cleared will be displayed.
[0020]
FIG. 6 shows an example in which the game result in the above-described track-out game mode is printed as a score by a printer. In this example, the pin arrangement pattern at each stage, the presence / absence of clearing, the premium content, etc. are printed for each bowler.
[0021]
FIG. 7 is a display example of the management processing status in the office unit. In this example (half-month sales, the number of track-out games, the premium equivalent amount, the total number of bowlers, and the cumulative time of the track-out game are listed in order of date, and the total and average values of each item are displayed. In addition, the data of each item is extracted and accumulated from score data sent from the console or the front management device.
[0022]
In the office, based on these data, the sales in the game mode other than the normal bowling game are grasped and used as information for preparing a premium in advance. In addition to the items shown in FIG. 7, the relationship between the pin placement pattern and the presence / absence of clearing is accumulated, the clear probability for each pin placement pattern is statistically determined, and the pin placement pattern is set so as to maximize the profit rate You may make it use as information for doing.
[0023]
8 and 9 are flowcharts showing the procedure of score processing in the console. As shown in FIG. 8, first, initialization processing of various data is performed. For example, the count value of the number of failures counted for each bowler, premium data (premium data) given to each bowler, and the like are cleared, and the stage counter (counter indicating what number stage is) is reset. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the key functions of the function keys during the game are displayed (n1). Subsequently, the bowler counter (counter indicating which bowler order is in a certain stage) is reset (n2). After that, if the bowler cannot throw at the corresponding stage, that is, if the bowler has already been disqualified or has finished, the process proceeds to the end of the bowler count loop and proceeds to the process for the next bowler (n3 → n15). Immediately after initialization, each bowler is not a disqualified bowler, so the next step is always performed and a score display as shown in FIG. 5 is performed. That is, the stage that has already finished and the stage that has not yet been displayed are displayed separately in the pin arrangement pattern color (n4), the x mark is displayed on the failure stage of each bowler (n5), and further, according to the premium data of each bowler The contents of the premium (“1 game free ticket”, “Prize money XX yen”, etc.) are displayed (n6). The pin arrangement pattern at each stage is displayed based on the pin arrangement pattern data transferred from the front management device.
[0024]
Subsequently, the data of the corresponding pin arrangement pattern to be cleared is output to the pin setter machine (n7). In the initial state, pins are set according to the pin arrangement pattern of the first stage. Subsequently, a pitch guidance display is performed, and a pitch is waited (n8 → n9). In the initial state, an arrow is displayed at the position of the first bowler (Nakao) on the first stage, and a guidance display indicating that a pitch should be thrown is performed in the message display field. Incidentally, if it is the order of the second bowler of the fourth stage, as shown in FIG. 5, an arrow is displayed at the corresponding position and a guidance display indicating that the second bowler should be thrown is performed.
[0025]
After that, if it is detected by the ball passage sensor that the pitch has been made, after a lapse of a predetermined time when the pin state at the pin arrangement position is stabilized, the image processing circuit reads the image data to check whether there is an upright residual pin and its presence. The position is detected (n10). If clearing has failed due to this pitching, the pitching counter at the corresponding stage is incremented by 1 (n11 → n12). If it is the first failure in this stage, the same pin arrangement pattern is set again (n13 → n7) and then the pitching guidance is performed in the same manner, and the pin state is detected after the pitching (n8 → n9 → n10). . If it cannot be cleared by the second throw, the number of failed stages of the corresponding bowler is incremented by 1 (n11 → n12 → n13 → n14).
[0026]
Thereafter, the bowler counter is incremented by 1, and the bowler counting loop is repeated for the next bowler (n15 → n16 → n3 →...).
[0027]
If clearing is successful in the first or second time at a certain stage, the processing shown in FIG. 9 is performed. First, if the currently cleared stage has a number of 3 or more, data indicating a one-game free ticket is set as premium data for the corresponding bowler (n21 → n22). Subsequently, it is determined whether the current stage is the fifth stage or the final stage (n23 → n24). Otherwise, the bowler count loop is advanced (1) → n15 → n16). If the pin arrangement pattern of the fifth stage is cleared, if the number of failed stages of the bowler is not 0, that is, if the bowler has already failed to clear the stage once or more, the current bowler's An end flag is set (n25 → n26). As shown in FIG. 8, the bowler in which the end flag is set is skipped even if the turn comes in the next stage (n3 → n15). If the bowler has never failed, it will proceed to the next final stage.
[0028]
If the pin assignment of the final stage is cleared, a predetermined fanfare is output as a sound effect at that time (n24 → n27). Then, data indicating a prize is set as premium data of the corresponding bowler (rewrite the data of one game free ticket) (n28).
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 8, when the bowler throws at a certain stage, the score information at that time is transferred to the front management device (n15 → n17). Then, the stage counter is incremented by 1 and advanced to the next stage (n18 → n19). When processing for all stages is completed, the key function of the function key at the end of the game is displayed, and one game is ended (n18 → n20 → END).
[0030]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of key input processing during the game on the console. If a function key corresponding to the “pass” key is operated during the game, the result of the corresponding stage of the corresponding bowler is set to “failure”. That is, the stage is thrown twice and treated as a state where both have failed. This allows the bowler to pass a stage that he does not want to throw.
[0031]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure of key input processing at the end of the game on the console. At the end of the game, a “game checkout” key, a “game mode” key, and a “next game” key are displayed as the key function display of the function keys. First, console key operations are read. If a function key corresponding to the “game checkout” key is operated, score sheet print data is generated from the already accumulated score information, and the score is printed as shown in FIG. At this time, the premium content is also output based on the premium data for each bowler. Thereafter, a game end command is transmitted to the front management device. Further, when a function key corresponding to the “game mode” key is operated, the game mode is switched between the track-out game and the normal 10-pin game mode. As a result, the game can be started in a desired game mode. If a function key corresponding to the “next game” key is operated, the counter indicating the number of games is incremented by 1, and the game in the current game mode is resumed.
[0032]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure of key input processing in the front management apparatus. First, some key operation is read. For example, if the bowler name of the bowler that has accepted is input, these data are transferred to the console in the empty lane. If the settlement key is operated, the charge for the corresponding lane is calculated and the settlement process is performed. This is calculated from the cumulative number of games in the corresponding lane. In addition, various premium setting data such as setting of the upper limit value of the number of failures and setting of what kind of premium is read are read, and these data are transferred to each console. Further, the pin arrangement pattern of each stage is read, and the data of the pin arrangement pattern is transferred to each console. The console is provided with a processing program that receives the premium setting data and the pin arrangement pattern data. As a result, each console rewrites the settings. The premium setting data and pin arrangement pattern data may be input and transferred on the office unit side instead of the front management device.
[0033]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing contents accompanying the data reception performed by the front management apparatus. First, when score information is received from the console, the score information in the corresponding lane is updated. Since this score information includes information on which premium has been acquired, the front clerk can make preparations to give the corresponding premium. If a game end command is received from the console, the corresponding lane is regarded as an empty lane, and the lane information is updated.
[0034]
In the above example, the score sheet is printed on the console side. However, the score sheet may be printed on the front management apparatus side when the game end command is received.
[0035]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure of management processing in the office unit. First, management data is read from the front management device. That is, the front management device accumulates necessary item data out of the score information received from each console, and the office unit reads the data from the front management device when necessary. Then, for example, a totaling process is performed for sales per day, the number of games in the track-out game, the premium equivalent amount, the total number of bowlers that have played the track-out game, the cumulative time in which the track-out game has been played, and the like. The results are displayed as a list as shown in FIG. If a print instruction is given, the same contents are printed out.
[0036]
next,Of the present inventionThe configuration of the automatic bowling score device according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
thisImplementationThe form is to perform another track-out game. The overall basic configuration isThe above configurationIt is the same. Here, different parts will be described.
[0037]
In this track-out game, if the bowler can select a predetermined pin arrangement pattern from several pin arrangement patterns and clear it, the score will be determined according to the difficulty of the pin arrangement pattern. The point is how to select a pin arrangement pattern and obtain a high score. In addition, premiums corresponding to the rank of the score are provided to the bowler as a premium.
[0038]
FIG. 15 shows a display example in the selected state of the score display in the console and the pin arrangement pattern in the score display. In the example shown in (A), the pin arrangement pattern at each stage and the presence / absence of clearing of the three bowlers, the number of points added if cleared, the number of points actually cleared and added, and the total score Is displayed. (B) is an example in which the pin placement pattern selection window is displayed in an overlapping manner before the bowler (Matsuda) throws from the state shown in (A). In this example, a predetermined pin arrangement among twelve pin arrangement patterns using function keys or cursor keys (hereinafter referred to as “cursor keys”) corresponding to the “←” key and “→” key. Move the cursor (the thick position of the outer frame) to the pattern position, and operate the function key corresponding to the “OK” key. As a result, the pins are actually set with the pin arrangement pattern.
[0039]
Since the pin setter machine mechanism requires a certain amount of time from when a pin arrangement pattern is selected until the pin is actually arranged with that pin arrangement pattern, the pin arrangement pattern is selected immediately before the pitching. Instead, the pin arrangement pattern may be selected in advance before the pitching turn comes around.
[0040]
FIG. 16 is a display example of a prize selection screen on the console. If a function key corresponding to the “game checkout” key of the console is operated, the display changes to a premium selection screen as shown in FIG. This screen is made for each bowler with a score of 101 or more. In the example shown in the figure, since the score of the bowler (Matsuyama) is 360, the names of exchangeable prizes of 321 or more are displayed in a color different from the names of other prizes. Here, by operating the function keys corresponding to the “←” key and “→” key as the function key function display at the bottom of the screen, the cursor display position (displayed in a color different from other prize names) The position of the cursor is moved each time a function key corresponding to this arrow key is operated. Thereafter, by operating a function key corresponding to the “confirm” key, the prize indicated by the cursor is selected.
[0041]
FIG. 17 is a print example of a score sheet. In this way, the score sheet is printed out together with the prize name selected by each bowler.
[0042]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a procedure of score processing in the console. First, initialization processing of various data is performed. For example, the score of each bowler, premium data given to each bowler, etc. are cleared (n31). Subsequently, the bowler counter (counter indicating which bowler order is in a certain stage) is reset (n32). Thereafter, a score display as shown in FIG. That is, the stage that has already been completed and the stage that has not yet been displayed are displayed separately in the color of the pin arrangement pattern, and an X mark is displayed on the failure stage of each bowler. Also, the current score of each bowler is displayed (n33). The pin arrangement pattern data for each stage is received in advance from the front management device or the office unit, but the bowler can be changed on the console side as will be described later.
[0043]
Thereafter, the pin placement pattern data of the corresponding stage of the corresponding bowler is output to the pin setter machine (n34). Thereby, pins are arranged on the lane in a predetermined pin arrangement pattern. Subsequently, a pitch guidance display is performed, and a pitch is waited (n35 → n36).
[0044]
If the ball passing sensor detects that a pitch has been made, after a predetermined time has elapsed when the pin state at the pin placement position stabilizes, the image processing circuit reads the image data to determine the presence and position of an upright residual pin. Detect (n40). If all the pins have fallen due to the current pitch, that is, if they are cleared, the corresponding score is added (n41 → n42).
[0045]
Thereafter, the bowler counter is incremented by 1, and the bowler counting loop is repeated for the next bowler (n43 → n44 → n33 →...).
[0046]
If the bowler throws at a certain stage, the score information at that time is transferred to the front management device (n43 → n45). Then, the stage counter is incremented by 1 and advanced to the next stage (n46 → n47 → n32 →...). When processing for all stages is completed, the key function of the function key at the end of the game is displayed, and one game is ended (n46 → n48 → END).
[0047]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of key input processing at the console during the game. If a function key corresponding to the “pin pattern selection” key is operated, a list of 12 selectable pin arrangement patterns is displayed in a window as shown in FIG. 15B, and the pin arrangement pattern is selected. A guidance display to the effect is performed (n71 → n72 → n73). Then, the selection operation of the pin arrangement pattern is read (n74). When the cursor key is operated, the cursor position (a thick position in the outer frame) is moved in the direction of the cursor key (n75 → n76). If the function key corresponding to the “OK” key is operated, it is considered that the pin arrangement pattern at the current cursor position is selected, and the pin arrangement pattern of the corresponding stage of the corresponding bowler is changed (n77 → n78).
[0048]
If the function key corresponding to the “pass” key is operated, the result of the corresponding stage of the corresponding bowler is set to “failure”. In other words, it is treated as a state in which clearing the stage has failed.
[0049]
When a function key corresponding to the “Premium List” key is operated, contents indicating the relationship between the score and the premium are displayed in a window (n81 → n82 → n83). At the same time, the rank of prizes that can be selected with the current score is displayed (n84). The display contents at this time are substantially the same as the display contents shown in FIG. 16 except that the prize selection guidance and the function key display for prize selection are not performed. If a function key corresponding to the “Premium List” key is operated while the premium list is being displayed, the window is deleted (n82 → n85).
[0050]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure of key input processing on the console at the end of the game. For example, when the “game checkout” key is operated, if there is a bowler who has obtained a score that can be exchanged for prizes, a prize selection screen for the bowler is displayed as shown in FIG. 16 (n51 → n52 → n53 → n54). ), The selection input by the bowler is read (n55). As described above, if the function key corresponding to the arrow key is operated, the cursor display position is moved (n56 → n57), and if the function key corresponding to the “confirm” key is operated, the current cursor position is moved. Is sent to the front management device (n58 → n59). This operation is repeated for all bowlers that have earned points that can be exchanged for prizes. Thereafter, a game end command is transmitted to the front management device (n62). If there is no bowler who has obtained a score that can be exchanged for prizes, the prize exchange selection screen as shown in FIG. 16 is not displayed, and the game end command is transmitted to the front management apparatus as it is. If the function key corresponding to the “Cancel” key is operated while the prize selection screen is displayed, the screen returns to the score display screen shown in FIG. 15 (n60 → n61). This makes it possible to stop exchanging the prize and continue to the next game. As shown in FIG. 16, by setting a premium that is objectively more valuable as the number of points earned increases, the customer can add a number of points to the points earned up to now and give a prize one rank higher. This will increase the number of cases in which the game is continued with the aim of acquiring additional points.
[0051]
If a function key corresponding to the “game mode” key is operated, the game mode is switched between the track-out game and the normal 10-pin game mode (n63 → n64). If the function key corresponding to the “next game” key is operated, the counter representing the number of games is incremented by 1, and the game in the current game mode is resumed (n65 → n66).
[0052]
In addition,aboveIn the embodiment, the pin arrangement pattern in each stage is set from the front management device or the office unit. However, data of these pin arrangement patterns may be generated on the console side. For example, a random number may be generated and a pin arrangement pattern may be determined according to the random number.
[0053]
Also,ImplementationIn the form, the bowler selects one of twelve pin arrangement patterns, but these selectable pin arrangement patterns may be randomly generated by either the console, the front management device or the office unit. . Further, a pin arrangement pattern that allows the bowler to be selected may be set by an input operation of a staff member at the front management device or the office unit. When the front management device or the office unit generates or inputs the pin arrangement pattern data that can be selected by the bowler, the data may be transferred to the console. Further, instead of selecting a pin arrangement pattern from several pin arrangement patterns, the bowler may arbitrarily designate the pin arrangement pattern on the console.
[0054]
Furthermore,ImplementationIn the form, for each pin arrangement pattern, the score when the pin arrangement pattern is cleared by pitching is set in advance, but the pin arrangement pattern is generated or generated by any of the console, the front management device, or the office unit. When input, the difficulty level may be obtained from the pin arrangement pattern according to a predetermined rule, and a score corresponding to the difficulty level may be automatically assigned. Conversely, when generating pin arrangement patterns corresponding to the rank of difficulty, a number of pin arrangement patterns are determined in advance for each difficulty level, and pin arrangement patterns corresponding to the difficulty level are selected from them. May be extracted at random.
[0055]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a bowler who is a customer is attracted by a premium and is enthusiastic about clearing pins of a predetermined pin arrangement pattern, thereby providing services to the customer and improving sales for the bowling alley. be able to.
[0056]
Further, according to the present invention, when the arranged pins are cleared by pitching, the number of points according to the difficulty level of the pin arrangement pattern is added, and when the selection operation by the bowler is read, a plurality of pin arrangements are performed. By providing means to display the number of points according to the difficulty along with the pattern, the bowler selects a pin placement pattern with a high difficulty aiming at a high score, or conversely a pin with a low difficulty so that it can be cleared without fail The user can select whether or not to select an arrangement pattern, and can enhance entertainment.
[0057]
Also, according to the present invention, the contents of a plurality of premiums corresponding to the contents of the score are displayed, and the selection operation by the bowlers of these premiums is read to determine the premium to be given to the bowlers. Depending on the contents of a certain score, a desired premium of the bowler can be selected, and the serviceability for the customer is enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a bowling alley management system to which an automatic bowling score device according to a first embodiment is applied.
FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of a console and a plan view of a keyboard.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the console
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the front management apparatus
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of score display in the console
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a print example of a score sheet
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example in the office unit
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure of score processing in the console.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure of score processing in the console.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure of key input processing during a game on the console.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure of key input processing at the end of the game in the console
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure of key input processing in the front management apparatus.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of data reception processing in the front management apparatus.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure of management processing in the office unit.
FIG. 15 is a view showing a display example on the console according to the second embodiment;
FIG. 16 is a view showing a display example of a prize selection screen in the console
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a print example of a score sheet
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a procedure of score processing in the console
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure of key input processing during a game on the console.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a procedure of key input processing at the end of the game on the console.

Claims (1)

  Pin detection means for detecting a falling pin or a remaining pin after throwing, a pin arrangement pattern storage means for storing a plurality of pin arrangement patterns having different scores according to the degree of difficulty, and the pin arrangement pattern storage according to the progress of the game A display means for displaying a plurality of pin arrangement patterns stored in the means and selecting one of the pin arrangement patterns by a bowler, and a pinsetter machine so that the pins are arranged in the selected pin arrangement pattern A pin arrangement pattern control means to be controlled, and a score means for adding a score corresponding to the pin arrangement pattern as a score according to a detection result of the pin detection means when a pitch is performed on the selected pin arrangement pattern And determines the premium to be given to the bowler according to the contents of the score, and displays or prints the contents of the premium Automatic bowling scoring apparatus characterized by comprising a premium setting means.

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