JP4900766B2 - Game system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is a game store where game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines are installed, and game media such as pachinko balls, which are arranged between the game machine tables, can be used for various cards (recording media) and cash (money). It is related to the gaming system that lends by insertion, and in detail, it is determined whether or not the player has left the seat, and if it is left, at least one of card return or unauthorized use is automatically prohibited Related to the gaming system.

  Conventionally, game machines such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine for playing a game by putting game media such as pachinko balls and medals into the game machine are known. When a player plays a pachinko game using a pachinko machine, it is necessary to borrow a pachinko ball from a lending machine provided in advance between the pachinko machine tables.

  Conventional lending technology for lending pachinko balls includes technology for lending pachinko balls equivalent to coins or banknotes inserted into lending machines, prepaid cards, storage cards or membership cards inserted into lending machines, and the player presses the throw button. For example, there is a technique of lending a pachinko ball worth 500 yen each time the button is pressed.

  In particular, in the latter prepaid card method, if a prepaid card is issued to a player, the ball is lent out when the player inserts the prepaid card into a lending machine arranged between the tables and performs a predetermined operation. . An identification code (card ID) set for each card is recorded in the prepaid card, and the remaining frequency for each identification code is recorded in the management device. When the card is used, the remaining frequency of the management device is rewritten. It is done.

  In the prepaid card method, a pachinko ball is rented as needed with a card with a remaining number inserted in the lending machine, so that the player can temporarily use the game machine for meals and toilets. In many cases, the card was stolen by forgetting to remove the card.

As a technique for dealing with such card theft, as described in Patent Document 1, when a player temporarily leaves the gaming table, the player himself or a store clerk performs a keep operation (pressing a predetermined button). ) Is known to prevent card theft and unauthorized use of cards by other players.
JP 2003-275449 A

  However, the invention of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 prevents card theft by performing a keep operation at the time of leaving the seat. Therefore, if the user leaves the game table without forgetting such an operation, it is inserted into the lending machine. Cards that are used may be stolen. In particular, if you ask the store clerk to perform a keep operation, you need to call the store clerk every time you leave, and even if you report a keep operation in the case of a seat that takes a relatively long time such as a meal In the case of leaving for a short time such as a toilet, it may be possible to leave the seat as it is without a keep operation because of the trouble of calling the store clerk one by one.

  Conventionally, even if a member card is stolen, it is possible to prevent the settlement at the time of theft by entering the PIN number at the time of settlement. , It was settled as it is.

  As described above, card settlement can be partially prevented (members only), but if used after theft of a card, it is possible to play a game on another game machine as usual using that card. There was no effective preventive measure when used after theft.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming system capable of suppressing at least one of card theft or unauthorized use when leaving a gaming table. .

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 is a recording medium on which information capable of specifying a valuable value is recorded , or information recorded on a recording medium that is accepted by a lending processing device and that is input with money. in the game system for lending processing of game media used in a game within the range, or the amount of money put in a negotiable value managed by the management apparatus in response to a preset unattended determination condition And if there is a remaining number in the value associated with the recording medium being accepted by the lending processing device, or the amount converted from the amount of money inserted into the game medium the when there is balance by subtracting the unattended determination means for determining Aux gaming visitors from the amusement machine, that unattended gaming tourists from gaming table by the unattended discriminating means is determined Ri, from the lending processing apparatus, the return of the recording medium in the receiving, or instructed to return the recording medium so as to prohibited state in which the balance of the available specific information prohibits the return of the recorded money prepaid recording medium The operation of the return button is controlled to the invalid state, and the status display lamp arranged in the lending processing apparatus that is receiving the recording medium is controlled in the first display mode while the operation of the return button is controlled to the invalid state. When the return button is pressed during display in the first display mode, the status display lamp is displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode, and an error has occurred. characterized by comprising a control means for displaying on the display unit.

The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the away seat determination means comprises:
A game medium that has been played out of the game table is monitored, and if the game medium is not detected beyond a predetermined time of absence determination, it is determined that the absence determination condition is satisfied .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the absence determination unit monitors start count information output from the gaming table, and the start count information indicates a preset absence determination time. If it is not detected exceeding, it is determined that the absence determination condition is satisfied .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the absence determination unit includes a seating detection sensor that detects the seating of the player with respect to the chair of the game table, and the detection of the seating detection sensor. If the output does not exceed a preset absence determination time, it is determined that the absence determination condition is satisfied .

  The invention of claim 5 is the invention of claim 4, wherein the seating detection sensor includes at least one of a weight sensor, a temperature sensor, and an infrared sensor for detecting the seating of the player. And

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the absence determination unit monitors the operation of the operation handle of the game medium on the gaming table, and the absence determination time set in advance by the operation handle. If the operation is not performed beyond the range, it is determined that the absence determination condition is satisfied .

The invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the control means instructs the rental of a game medium corresponding to the valuable value of the recording medium or the inserted money in the prohibited state. The operation of the lending instruction button is controlled to be in an invalid state .

The invention according to claim 8 further comprises release means for releasing the prohibited state controlled by the control means based on the start of the game by the player according to any one of claims 1 to 7. Features.

The invention of claim 9 is the canceling means for releasing the prohibited state controlled by the control means based on a predetermined operation by an employee of a game store or a player in any one of the inventions of claims 1 to 7. Is further provided .

  According to the present invention, it is determined whether or not the player is away from the game stand, and if it is determined that the player is away, at least the return of the recording medium is prohibited. At this time, the theft of the recording medium can be automatically suppressed without a complicated operation.

  Further, since the use of the recording medium can be prohibited when the user is away from the seat as described above, unauthorized use of the recording medium can be suppressed.

  Embodiments of a gaming system according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko game is mainly shown.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system according to the present invention.

  In this gaming system, a plurality of gaming tables 50 are arranged for each group called “island (2)”. Each gaming table 50 is provided with a card processing unit (game medium lending processing device) 40 that lends pachinko balls as game media.

  The card processing unit 40 is disposed between the gaming table 50 and the gaming table 50 (between the tables), and lends pachinko balls in cooperation with a ball throwing mechanism provided in the gaming table 50.

  The front panel of the card processing unit 40 is provided with a bill insertion slot, a card insertion slot, a display unit, an operation unit, and the like, and the game table 50 is provided with a frequency display unit, a lending button, and the like.

  For example, when a game is played with a card (recording medium), the player inserts various cards such as a prepaid card and a membership card (in some cases, further money) into the card processing unit 40 in advance and lends them as necessary. A unit (frequency that is lent by one lending operation) is set.

  When the player operates the lending button disposed on the gaming table 50, the ball throwing mechanism is activated, and a pachinko ball corresponding to the lending unit is thrown onto the upper plate of the gaming table 50. This investment price is subtracted from the frequency registered in advance corresponding to the card identification data.

  When money is directly inserted in a state where a prepaid card or a membership card is loaded in the card processing unit 40, it is also possible to accept money and add value to the prepaid card or membership card. The player uses the pachinko balls lent out in this manner to play a game on the gaming table 50 in a state of being seated on the gaming seat 60 arranged corresponding to each gaming table 50.

  Inside the island 2, as shown in FIG. 2, a ball collection passage 3 for collecting pachinko balls from the game machine 50 and a ball supply passage (not shown) for supplying pachinko balls to the card processing unit 40 are arranged. It is installed. The ball collection passage 3 is a conveyance path that collects pachinko balls discharged from the game table 50 and the ball counter 70 and conveys them to a storage tank. When pachinko balls are lent out, the pachinko balls collected in the storage tank are transported to the ball supply passage and rented out, so that the pachinko balls circulate. Pachinko balls discharged from the game machine 50 are sent to the ball collection passage 3 via the collection detection device 80.

  The collection detection device 80 includes a sensor that detects a pachinko ball, and counts the number of pachinko balls discharged from the game machine 50 by this sensor. The number of pachinko balls counted here is sent to the card processing unit 40 as operation information of the game machine 50, and then linked to the terminal controller 10 and managed by the terminal controller 10.

  Returning to FIG. 1, an island bank safe (not shown) is installed at the end of the island 2, so that the money inserted into the card processing unit 40 is not touched by the player's eyes, such as the back of the game table 50. It is collected by a transport mechanism (not shown) installed on the side and accommodated in this island edge safe. In addition, a card issuing machine and a card payment machine for managing cards are provided as appropriate in the hall, and these devices communicate with each other via a network composed of a LAN (Lacal Area Network) 1 or the like. Connected as possible.

  A terminal controller 10 as a management device is connected to an island controller 30 that manages the island 2 and performs overall control of the gaming system.

  The terminal controller 10 manages information including sales information of each gaming machine 50 in the sales information database 20, and manages information including frequency information (valuable value) of each card in the card management database 21. Further, the payment information and usage information for each card managed by the sales information database 20 and the card information database 21 can be totaled and output (screen display, printout, etc.) can be performed. If a prepaid card or a membership card is inserted into the card processing unit 40, the identification data in this card is transferred to the terminal controller 10 via the island controller 30, and value data (corresponding to the identification data from the terminal controller 10) (Remaining number: valuable value) is returned to the card processing unit 40.

  In addition, the terminal controller 10 determines whether or not a player who plays a game on the gaming table 50 corresponding to the card processing unit 40 is temporarily away from the seat based on the operation information sent from the card processing unit 40 described above. Determine whether. If it is determined that the user is away from the seat with the card having the remaining number inserted, the terminal controller 10 prevents the card being inserted into the card processing unit 40 from being returned and suppresses theft of the card. Control to do. Also, unauthorized use of the card may be suppressed by disabling the lending operation and disabling the use of the card.

  Here, a first embodiment in the gaming system having the basic configuration as shown in FIG. 1 will be described.

  In the first embodiment, if the player is away from the seat with the remaining number of cards inserted, the card inserted in the card processing unit 40 cannot be returned to the card processing unit 40. The operation when deterring theft is described.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the card processing unit 40, the gaming table 50, and the collection detection device 80 used in the first embodiment.

  In the figure, a card processing unit 40, a gaming table 50 connected to the card processing unit 40, and a recovery detection device 80 for counting the number of pachinko balls discharged from the gaming table 50 are shown. Only the components according to the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same thing as the said FIG. 1 and FIG.

  The card processing unit 40 is a unit for receiving and processing the above-described various cards or cash. As described above, the pachinko ball lending in this gaming system is realized mainly by the cooperation of the card processing unit 40 and the ball throwing mechanism 54 provided in the gaming table 50.

  The card processing unit 40 includes a communication unit 41, a memory 42, a control unit 43, a display operation unit 44, a card processing unit 45, and a banknote processing unit 46 as various processing function units. .

  The communication unit 41 is an interface device that connects the card processing unit 40 and the LAN 1. Specifically, sales information based on various cards or cash processed in the card processing unit 40 is transmitted to the terminal controller 10 via the island controller 30, and various control signals are received from the terminal controller 10. Although details will be described later, the control signal received from the terminal controller 10 includes a button operation invalid instruction for prohibiting the return of the card inserted into the card processing unit 40 and a button operation invalid release instruction for canceling it. There is.

  The memory 42 has a function of temporarily storing various data, and identifies the card inserted into the card processing unit 45 described later corresponding to the identification information (gaming table ID) assigned to each gaming table 50. The code (card ID) and the remaining number associated with each card are temporarily stored.

  The control unit 43 performs overall control of the card processing unit 40. That is, the various processing function units constituting the card processing unit 40 operate according to instructions from the control unit 43. The control unit 43 also exchanges various control signals and data with the game table 50 and can directly or indirectly control the ball throwing mechanism 54 provided in the game table 50. Further, the control unit 43 includes an invalid control unit 43 a that prohibits the return of the card being inserted into the card processing unit 40. When the invalidation control unit 43a receives the above-described button operation invalidation instruction from the terminal controller 10, the invalidation control unit 43a invalidates the pressing of the return button provided on the gaming machine 50 based on the instruction, and returns the card being inserted. Control not to accept. On the other hand, if a button operation invalidation release instruction is received from the terminal controller 10, the invalidation of the invalidated return button is performed.

  The display operation unit 44 is a user interface including a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and an input device such as a numeric keypad. For example, if an error or the like occurs in the card processing unit 40, an error message is displayed on this display device.

  The card processing unit 45 has a card insertion slot for a player to insert a prepaid card or a membership card to borrow a pachinko ball, determines the type of the card inserted from the card insertion slot, and the determination result Is a processing unit for reading card information based on the above. In addition, a check is made as to whether or not the card can be used in the game hall and whether or not the data held by the card is damaged. Each card inserted from here is assigned an individual card ID, and the remaining frequency information corresponding to the identification data is managed in the terminal controller 10.

  The banknote processing unit 46 has a banknote insertion slot for a player to insert a banknote to borrow a pachinko ball, determines the denomination and authenticity of the inserted banknote, and based on the determination result, A processing unit that performs reading. The above is an explanation of each functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the card processing unit 40.

  Next, the gaming table 50 will be described. The gaming table 50 is controlled by the card processing unit 40 and cannot operate unless the card processing unit 40 is connected.

  The gaming table 50 includes a gaming table operation unit 51 in which a ball lending button, a card return button, and the like are arranged as various processing function units, a gaming table display unit 52 that displays the remaining number of prepaid cards, and the like. A game table control unit 53 that controls the game, a ball throwing mechanism 54 that operates in cooperation with the card processing unit 40, and a ball discharge unit 55 that discharges pachinko balls that have been driven by the game to the inside of the island 2. Configured.

  Next, the collection detection device 80 will be described. The collection detection device 80 counts the number of pachinko balls ejected from the gaming machine 50 and transmits this count to the card processing unit 40 as operation information of the gaming machine 50.

  The collection detection device 80, as various processing function units, detects a pachinko ball ejected from the game machine 50 and counts the number of balls, and the number of balls counted by the ball count unit 81 is operation information. And a ball notification unit 82 for transmission to the card processing unit 40. Further, in the ball counting unit 81, a ball detection sensor 81a for detecting a pachinko ball is provided. The above is description of each functional block diagram which shows the internal structure of the card processing unit 40, the game stand 50, and the collection | recovery detection apparatus 80 concerning this invention.

  Next, the external appearance of the card processing unit 40 and the game table 50 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same thing as the said FIG.

  In the same figure, an external view showing an example of the front part of the card processing unit 40 and the game table 50 described in FIG. 3 is shown.

  The card processing unit 40 is a display device that displays a state display lamp 47 that changes the lighting method according to the state, a bill insertion slot 46a for a player to insert a bill, and various types of information on the front surface. The display unit 44a includes an operation unit 44b, which is an input device such as a numeric keypad, and a card insertion slot 45a for a player to insert a card.

  The status display lamp 47 can indicate the status of the card processing unit 40 by changing the lighting method when an error occurs or the like. For example, the status display lamp 47 lights green when waiting (normal time) and blue when a membership card is inserted. Lights up and red and flashes when an error occurs to indicate the current state.

  The operation unit 44b is a numeric keypad that can input a personal identification number. For example, when borrowing a pachinko ball with a membership card, the personal identification number is entered from the numeric keypad for member authentication. In addition, when the return button 51b disposed on the game machine 50 is invalidally controlled by the invalidation control unit 43a while the membership card is being inserted, the password is invalidated if the password is entered and the authentication result is normal. The return button 51b can be invalidated.

  On the other hand, the game machine 50 displays a lending button 51a for instructing lending of pachinko balls for the number of times set in the lending unit, a return button 51b for instructing discharging of the inserted card, and a card remaining number. The table display unit 52 and a firing operation handle 56 that is operated when driving a pachinko ball are provided. For example, if the lending button 51a disposed on the gaming table 50 is pressed with the card inserted in the card processing unit 40, pachinko balls are lent out for the number of times set in the lending unit and returned. If the button 51b is pressed, the inserted card is ejected.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the terminal controller 10. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same thing as the said FIG. 1 and FIG.

  The terminal controller 10 is a controller that performs overall control of the entire gaming system. For example, it is determined that the player is away from the gaming table 50 with a card having a remaining number inserted in the card processing unit 40. If so, it is possible to transmit a button operation invalid instruction to the card processing unit 40, prohibit the return of the inserted card, and suppress the theft of the card.

  The terminal controller 10 includes, as various processing function units, a T / C communication unit 11 that communicates with each device connected to the network, a T / C memory 12 that temporarily stores various data, and a terminal controller 10. A T / C control unit 17 that performs overall control, a time measuring unit 13 having a calendar function and a timer function, a T / C operation unit 14 that is an input device for inputting various data, and a display device that displays various data. A certain T / C display unit 15, a T / C storage unit 16 that stores various data, a database management unit 18 that manages data managed in various databases, and the sales information of each gaming machine 50 are managed. It comprises a sales information database 20 and a card management database 21 for managing the frequency of each card.

  The T / C storage unit 16 is a storage device such as an HD (Hard Disk) that stores various data. The T / C storage unit 16 stores various data including the absence determination data 16a which is a determination criterion for determining whether or not the player has left the gaming table 50. Specifically, in this absence determination data 16a, an appropriate departure determination time is set for the determination of leaving, and the operation information sent from the card processing unit 40 to the terminal controller 10 at any time is interrupted. If the measured time exceeds the absence determination time set here and a card having a remaining number is being inserted into the card processing unit 40 The terminal controller 10 determines that the gaming table 50 is away from the seat.

  The T / C control unit 17 performs overall control of the terminal controller 10. The T / C control unit 17 controls not only the terminal controller 10 itself but also the entire gaming system. For example, the card processing unit 40 exchanges various control signals and data with the card processing unit 40. It is also possible to perform the operation control. Further, the T / C control unit 17 includes an absence determination condition setting unit 17a, an absence determination unit 17b, and an invalidity necessity instruction unit 17c.

  The absence determination condition setting unit 17a is a processing unit that registers and sets the absence determination data 16a stored in the T / C storage unit 16 described above. Specifically, the absence determination time inputted by the T / C display unit 15 and the T / C operation unit 14 being operated by the game hall manager or the store clerk is stored in the T / C storage unit 16 as the absence determination data 16a. Set up registration.

  In addition, a different absence determination time can be set for each model of the game machine 50. Amusement arcades usually have a plurality of types of game machines 50 provided by a plurality of manufacturers, and each of the game machines 50 has basically the same function, but each has different characteristics. It is. For example, if there is a gaming table with an extremely long reach action (when all of the holding balls are lit, it will not be held even if a pachinko ball is driven, so normal driving will be stopped), until the action ends If the pachinko ball is not placed, the absence determination time may be exceeded and it may be determined that the user is away from the seat even though the user is still present. On the other hand, if the absence determination time is set longer in accordance with the characteristics of the gaming table, the absence determination time is not appropriate for other gaming tables.

  The absence determination unit 17b is a processing unit that determines whether or not the player is away from the seat based on the above-described absence determination data 16. Specifically, the time is measured in cooperation with the time measuring unit 13, and it is determined whether or not the absence determination time set in the absence determination data 16a has elapsed. If it is determined in this determination that the set time or more has elapsed, it is determined that the gaming table 50 is away from the seat, and if a card having a remaining number is being inserted into the corresponding card processing unit 40, an invalidation requirement described later is required. In cooperation with the rejection instruction unit 17c, the pressing of the return button 51b disposed on the gaming table 50 is invalidated. On the other hand, if the absence determination time has not elapsed or the case is other than the above-described case, it is determined that the user is currently on the gaming table 50.

  The invalidation necessity instruction unit 17c issues a button operation invalidation instruction or a button operation invalidation release instruction based on the determination result of the above-described absence determination unit 17b, and transmits it to the card processing unit 40. The above is an explanation of each functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the terminal controller 10.

  6 to 9 are sequence chart diagrams showing the flow of processing in the gaming system according to the present invention.

  First, the operation of the card operation invalidation (return button invalidation) process will be described with reference to FIG. Here, it is assumed that a player borrows a pachinko ball by inserting a card into the card processing unit 40.

  In FIG. 6, the card processing unit 40 stands by until a card is inserted by the player. Here, when a card is inserted from the card insertion slot 45a of the card processing unit 40 (step S101), since it is a well-known technique, a detailed description is omitted, but the card processing unit 45 performs a predetermined reading process. Thereafter, an inquiry process of the remaining frequency information given to the card is performed between the card processing unit 40 and the terminal controller 10, and the remaining frequency corresponding to the card inserted in the gaming table display unit 52 of the gaming table 50 is displayed. Information is displayed. Subsequently, when the player depresses the lending button 51a of the gaming table 50 in order to borrow a pachinko ball, the remaining number displayed on the gaming table display unit 52 is subtracted and an instruction from the control unit 43 of the card processing unit 40 is given. Based on the above, a predetermined number of balls are thrown from the ball throwing mechanism 54 of the gaming table 50, and pachinko balls are lent to the player.

  When the pachinko ball is rented, the player starts playing the game on the gaming table 50 using the pachinko ball (step S102). At this time, if the remaining number remains in the inserted card, the card is inserted into the card processing unit 40 unless the player presses the return button 51b of the gaming table 50.

  When the player starts the game, the pachinko balls that have been driven by the game are recovered from the ball discharge portion 55 of the game table 50 to the inside of the island 2 via the recovery detection device 80. Here, when the pachinko ball is discharged from the ball discharge unit 55, the ball count unit 81 of the recovery detection device 80 detects the pachinko ball by the ball detection sensor 81a and counts the detected number of balls. Is linked to the ball notification unit 82 (step S103). The ball notification unit 82 that has received this cooperation transmits the collected number of pachinko balls to the card processing unit 40 as operation information of the game machine 50 (step S104). The counting of the number of pachinko balls by the collection detection device 80 and the operation information transmission process based on the pachinko balls are continuously performed as long as the pachinko balls are discharged from the gaming table 50.

  The card processing unit 40 that has received the operation information from the collection detection device 80 receives information including the received operation information and the gaming machine ID assigned to the corresponding gaming machine 50 through the island controller 30 by the control unit 43. The data is transmitted to the terminal controller 10 (step S105). The transmission processing of the operation information and the game machine ID by the card processing unit 40 is continuously performed as long as the operation information is sent from the collection detection device 80.

  In this way, the terminal controller 10 that has received the operation information from the recovery detection device 80 via the card processing unit 40 recognizes that the player is present at the gaming table 50 (step S106).

  Here, when the player leaves the gaming table 50 temporarily for a meal or a restroom, the game is interrupted, so that the pachinko balls are not discharged from the ball discharging unit 55 of the gaming table 50, and the recovery detection device While the counting process in the 80 ball counting unit 81 is stopped (step S107), the ball notification unit 82 stops the transmission of the operation information to the card processing unit 40 (step S108). Along with this, the operation information transmission processing from the card processing unit 40 to the terminal controller 10 is also stopped (step S109).

  On the other hand, in the terminal controller 10 that no longer receives the operation information (step S110), the T / C control unit waits for a predetermined time and determines whether or not the player who plays the game on the gaming table 50 is away from the seat. The determination is made by the 17 absence determination unit 17b (step S111). Specifically, the time is measured from the time when reception of the operation information is interrupted in cooperation with the time measuring unit 13, and when the measured time exceeds the absence determination time registered and set in the absence determination data 16a, It is determined that the player on the gaming table 50 is away from the seat.

  Here, if the absence determination unit 17b determines that the user is away and a card having the remaining number is inserted in the card processing unit 45 of the card processing unit 40 (step S112), the T / C control unit 17 The invalidity necessity instruction unit 17c transmits a button operation invalidation instruction to the card processing unit 40 via the T / C communication unit 11 (step S113).

  The card processing unit 40 that has received the button operation invalidation instruction from the terminal controller 10 invalidates the pressing of the return button 51b disposed on the gaming table 50 by the invalidity control unit 43a of the control unit 43 (step S114). That is, when a player leaves the seat with a card having the remaining number inserted in the card processing unit 40, the card may be stolen by a malicious player or the like, and therefore, a return operation for the card is performed. Can not be performed. At this time, if the return button 51 b is pressed, the card processing unit 40 displays an error message on the display operation unit 44.

  Next, the card operation invalidation cancellation (return button invalidation cancellation) process will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, it is assumed that the card processing unit 40 is in a state where it receives a button operation invalid instruction from the terminal controller 10 and does not accept return processing of the card being inserted.

  First, with reference to FIG. 7, an operation in the case of automatically canceling the invalid state as the game is resumed will be described.

  In FIG. 7, even if the return button 51b disposed on the gaming table 50 is pressed, the processing is not performed, that is, the disabled state (step S201). Here, when the player who has temporarily left the seat returns to the gaming machine 50 and starts playing again, the pachinko ball is driven, and the pachinko ball driven by the game is discharged from the gaming machine 50. It is recovered from the portion 55 to the inside of the island 2 via the recovery detection device 80.

  When the pachinko ball is discharged from the ball discharge unit 55, the ball count unit 81 of the recovery detection device 80 detects the pachinko ball by the ball detection sensor 81a, counts the detected number of balls, and notifies the ball of the information. It cooperates with the part 82 (step S202). The ball notifying unit 82 that has received this cooperation transmits the collected number of pachinko balls to the card processing unit 40 as operation information of the game machine 50 (step S203). The counting of the number of pachinko balls by the collection detection device 80 and the operation information transmission process based on the pachinko balls are continuously performed as long as the pachinko balls are discharged from the gaming table 50.

  Upon receiving the operation information from the collection detection device 80, the card processing unit 40 uses the controller 43 to send the information including the received operation information and the gaming machine ID assigned to the corresponding gaming machine 50 to the terminal via the island controller 30. The data is transmitted to the controller 10 (step S204). The transmission processing of the operation information and the game machine ID by the card processing unit 40 is continuously performed as long as the operation information is sent from the collection detection device 80.

  In the absence determination unit 17b of the terminal controller 10 that has received the operation information from the recovery detection device 80 through the card processing unit 40 in this manner, the player who has left the gaming table 50 resumes the game. That is, it is determined that the user is present (step S205). Subsequently, the invalidation necessity instruction unit 17c that has received the determination result transmits a button operation invalidation cancellation instruction to the card processing unit 40 via the T / C communication unit 11 (step S206).

  The card processing unit 40 that has received the button operation invalid release instruction from the terminal controller 10 releases the invalid control of the return button 51b by the invalid control unit 43a of the control unit 43, and validates the pressing of the return button 51b (step S207). ).

  In the above description, the terminal controller 10 detects the operation information of the gaming table 50 and determines that the game is restarted, and transmits a button operation invalid release instruction. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be determined that the game is resumed after detecting operation information for a certain period of time, or it may be determined that the game is resumed after detecting a certain number of game media.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the operation when the invalid state is canceled by the store clerk operation will be described.

  In FIG. 8, even if the return button 51b disposed on the gaming table 50 is pressed, the processing is not performed, that is, the disabled state (step S301). Here, when the player who is temporarily away from the game table returns to the game table 50, the store clerk is notified that the game table has been returned to the game table 50 when the game is resumed. Along with this, the store clerk transmits an invalidity cancellation signal to the card processing unit 40 by remote control operation or the like (step S302).

  The control unit 43 of the card processing unit 40 that has received the invalidity cancellation signal transmits an invalidity instruction cancellation request to the terminal controller 10 (step S303). On the other hand, the terminal controller 10 that has received the invalid instruction cancellation request from the card processing unit 40 transmits a button operation invalid cancellation instruction to the card processing unit 40 via the T / C communication unit 11 by the invalidity necessity instruction unit 17c ( Step S304).

  The card processing unit 40 that has received the button operation invalid release instruction from the terminal controller 10 cancels the invalid control of the return button 51b by the invalid control unit 43a of the control unit 43, and validates the pressing of the return button 51b (step S305). ).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the operation when the invalid state is canceled by the player's operation will be described. Here, it is assumed that the card being inserted into the card processing unit 40 is a membership card.

  In FIG. 9, even if the return button 51b disposed on the gaming table 50 is pressed, the processing is not performed, that is, the disabled state (step S401). Here, when the player who is temporarily away from the game table returns to the gaming machine 50, the password is input from the numeric keypad (operation unit 44b) provided in the card processing unit 40 when the game is resumed (step S402). ). Here, the input password is the password registered by the player when creating the membership card. For example, it is a code number used when a game is played with a stored ball or when a card is settled.

  When the password is input by the player, the control unit 43 of the card processing unit 40 transmits an invalid instruction cancellation request together with the password to the terminal controller 10 (step S403). On the other hand, the terminal controller 10 that has received the security code and the invalid instruction cancellation request from the card processing unit 40 collates the security code sent by the T / C control unit 17 (step S404), and the authentication result is normal. If so (step S405), the invalidity necessity instruction unit 17c transmits a button operation invalidation release instruction to the card processing unit 40 via the T / C communication unit 11 (step S406).

  The card processing unit 40 that has received the button operation invalid release instruction from the terminal controller 10 releases the invalid control of the return button 51b by the invalid control unit 43a of the control unit 43, and validates the pressing of the return button 51b (step S407). ).

  In the first embodiment, the operation information is transmitted from the collection detection device 80 to the terminal controller 10 via the card processing unit 40. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Operation information may be directly transmitted from 80 to the terminal controller 10.

  As described above, in the present invention, it is determined whether or not the player is away from the gaming table 50 based on the operation information of the gaming table 50 sent from the collection detection device 80, and the player is away from the seat. If the card having the remaining number is being inserted into the card processing unit 40, the control for invalidating the pressing of the return button 51b arranged on the gaming table 50 from the terminal controller 10 to the card processing unit 40. Since it is configured to transmit a signal (button operation invalid instruction), if the player is away from the player, the return operation for the inserted card is not accepted, so that the theft of the card can be suppressed.

  Next, a second embodiment in the gaming system having the basic configuration as shown in FIG. 1 will be described.

  In the first embodiment, the case where it is determined whether or not the player of the gaming table 50 is away from the seat by detecting a pachinko ball discharged from the gaming table 50 has been described. In the embodiment, an embodiment will be described in which it is determined whether or not a player on the gaming table 50 is away from the game by using the gaming seat 60 arranged corresponding to the gaming table 50.

  In the second embodiment, if the player is away from the seat with the remaining number of cards inserted, the card being inserted into the card processing unit 40 cannot be returned or used. The operation for suppressing theft and unauthorized use of cards will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the card processing unit 40, the gaming table 50, and the gaming seat 60 used in the second embodiment. In addition, since the thing which attached | subjected the code | symbol same as FIG. 3 which demonstrated the said 1st Example operate | moves substantially the same, description may abbreviate | omit.

  The card processing unit 40 is a unit that performs substantially the same processing as that described in the first embodiment. However, in the second embodiment, if the player is away from the seat with the remaining number of cards inserted, the invalid control unit 43a prohibits the return and use of the inserted card. When a button operation invalidation instruction is received from the terminal controller 10, the depression of the lending button 51a and the return button 51b arranged on the gaming machine 50 is invalidated based on such instruction, and any processing for the card being inserted is accepted. Control to not. On the other hand, when a button operation invalidation release instruction is received from the terminal controller 10, the invalidation of these invalidated buttons is canceled.

  The gaming seat 60 is arranged corresponding to the gaming table 50, and the player plays a game on the gaming table 50 in a state of being seated on the gaming table 60 corresponding to the desired gaming table 50.

  As the various processing function units, the gaming seat 60 has a seating detection unit 61 that detects that a player is seated in the gaming seat 60, and seating information detected by the seating detection unit 61 (seating detection information, seating non-detection information). And a gaming seat notifying unit 62 that transmits the information to the card processing unit 40. Further, in the seating detection unit 61, a weight sensor 61a for detecting that the player has been seated on the gaming seat 60 by weight, a temperature sensor 61b for detecting that the player has been seated on the gaming seat 60 by body temperature, and an infrared ray For example, a human body sensor 61c for detecting that a player has been seated on the gaming seat 60 is provided.

  The seating detection unit 61 includes a weight sensor 61a, a temperature sensor 61b, and a human body detection sensor 61c, and detects that the player has been seated in the gaming seat 60 by these sensors. It may be determined that the player is seated at the time, or it may be determined that the player is seated when detected by any of these sensors. The above is description of each functional block diagram which shows the internal structure of the card processing unit 40, the game stand 50, and the game seat 60 concerning a 2nd Example.

  FIG. 11 is a sequence chart showing the flow of processing in the gaming system according to the second embodiment. Here, the operation of the card operation invalidation process will be described. Here, it is assumed that a player borrows a pachinko ball by inserting a card into the card processing unit 40.

  In FIG. 11, the card processing unit 40 stands by until a card is inserted by the player. Here, when a card is inserted from the card insertion slot 45a of the card processing unit 40 (step S501), since it is a well-known technique, a detailed description is omitted, but a predetermined reading process is performed by the card processing unit 45. Thereafter, an inquiry process of the remaining frequency information given to the card is performed between the card processing unit 40 and the terminal controller 10, and the remaining frequency corresponding to the card inserted in the gaming table display unit 52 of the gaming table 50 is displayed. Information is displayed. Subsequently, when the player depresses the lending button 51a of the gaming table 50 in order to borrow a pachinko ball, the remaining number displayed on the gaming table display unit 52 is subtracted and an instruction from the control unit 43 of the card processing unit 40 is given. Based on the above, a predetermined number of balls are thrown from the ball throwing mechanism 54 of the gaming table 50, and pachinko balls are lent to the player.

  When the pachinko ball is rented, the player starts playing the game on the gaming table 50 using the pachinko ball (step S502). At this time, if the remaining number remains in the inserted card, the card is inserted into the card processing unit 40 unless the player presses the return button 51b of the gaming table 50.

  When the player starts sitting at the gaming seat 60 corresponding to the gaming table 50, the seat detection unit 61 of the gaming seat 60 detects that the player has been seated and notifies the player that the seat has been detected. It cooperates with the unit 62 (step S503). The gaming seat notification unit 62 that has received this cooperation transmits the seating detection information to the card processing unit 40 (step S504). The seating detection information transmission process by the gaming seat 60 is continuously performed as long as it is detected that a player is seated in the gaming seat 60.

  The card processing unit 40 that has received the seating detection information from the gaming seat 60 causes the controller 43 to send information including the received seating detection information and the gaming machine ID assigned to the corresponding gaming machine 50 via the island controller 30. The data is transmitted to the terminal controller 10 (step S505). The seat detection information and gaming table ID transmission processing by the card processing unit 40 is continuously performed as long as the seat detection information is sent from the gaming seat 60.

  In this way, the terminal controller 10 that has received the seating detection information from the gaming seat 60 via the card processing unit 40 recognizes that the player is present on the gaming table 50 (step S506).

  Here, when the player temporarily leaves the gaming table 50 for a meal or a toilet, the player stands up from the gaming seat 60, so that the seating detection unit 61 of the gaming seat 60 detects the seating of the player. I will not be broken. Then, the fact that no seating has been detected is linked from the seating detection unit 61 to the gaming seat notification unit 62 (step S507). The seating detection unit 62 that has received this cooperation stops the transmission of the seating detection information to the card processing unit 40 (step S508). Along with this, the transmission processing of the seating detection information from the card processing unit 40 to the terminal controller 10 is also stopped (step S509).

  On the other hand, in the terminal controller 10 that has stopped receiving seating detection information (step S510), the T / C control waits for a predetermined time and determines whether or not a player who plays a game on the gaming table 50 is away from the seat. Determination is made by the absence determination unit 17b of the unit 17 (step S511). Specifically, the time is measured from the time when reception of the seating detection information is interrupted in cooperation with the timing unit 13, and when the measured time exceeds the absence determination time registered and set in the absence determination data 16a. Therefore, it is determined that the player on the gaming table 50 is away from the seat.

  Here, if the absence determination unit 17b determines that the user is away and the card having the remaining number is inserted in the card processing unit 45 of the card processing unit 40 (step S512), the T / C control unit 17 The invalidity necessity instruction unit 17c transmits a button operation invalidation instruction to the card processing unit 40 via the T / C communication unit 11 (step S513).

  The card processing unit 40 that has received the button operation invalidation instruction from the terminal controller 10 invalidates the depression of the lending button 51a and the return button 51b disposed on the gaming table 50 by the invalidation control unit 43a of the control unit 43 (step) S514). In other words, when a player leaves the seat with a card having the remaining number inserted in the card processing unit 40, the card may be stolen or illegally used by a malicious player. Disable any control over the. At this time, if the lending button 51 a or the return button 51 b is pressed, the card processing unit 40 displays an error message on the display operation unit 44.

  The card operation invalid release process in the card processing unit 40 according to the second embodiment is substantially the same as the card operation invalid release process (FIGS. 7 to 9) described in the first embodiment, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted. Is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, the case where the seating detection information is transmitted from the gaming seat 60 to the terminal controller 10 via the card processing unit 40 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be transmitted directly to the terminal controller 10.

  In the second embodiment, if the player is seated, the seating detection information is transmitted from the gaming seat 60 as needed, while if the player is not seated, the gaming seat 60 transmits the seating detection information. However, when the player is not seated, it may be configured to transmit the non-sitting detection information from the gaming seat 60.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the player is away from the gaming base 50 based on the seating detection information sent from the gaming seat 50 arranged corresponding to the gaming base 50. If a card with a remaining number is inserted into the card processing unit 40, it is placed on the gaming table 50 from the terminal controller 10 to the card processing unit 40. Since it is configured to transmit a control signal (button operation invalid instruction) that invalidates the pressing of the lending button 51a and the return button 51b, it is possible to suppress theft of the card and unauthorized use of the card.

  Next, a third embodiment of the gaming system having the basic configuration as shown in FIG. 1 will be described.

  In the third example, an embodiment in which it is determined whether or not the player is away from the game table 50 will be described.

  In the third embodiment, if the player is away from the seat with the remaining number of cards inserted, the card being inserted into the card processing unit 40 cannot be returned or used. The operation for suppressing theft and unauthorized use of cards will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the card processing unit 40 and the gaming table 50 used in the third embodiment. In addition, since the thing which attached | subjected the code | symbol same as FIG. 3 which demonstrated the said 1st Example operate | moves substantially the same, description may abbreviate | omit.

  The card processing unit 40 is a unit that performs substantially the same processing as that described in the first embodiment. However, in the third embodiment, if the player is away with the card having the remaining number inserted, the invalid control unit 43a prohibits the return and use of the inserted card. When a button operation invalidation instruction is received from the terminal controller 10, the depression of the lending button 51a and the return button 51b arranged on the gaming machine 50 is invalidated based on such instruction, and any processing for the card being inserted is accepted. Control to not. On the other hand, when a button operation invalidation release instruction is received from the terminal controller 10, the invalidation of these invalidated buttons is canceled.

  The gaming table 50 includes a gaming table detection unit 57 in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 3 described in the first embodiment.

  The gaming table detection unit 57 is a processing unit that detects whether or not a player is playing a game on the gaming table 50. Further, in the gaming table detection unit 57, a launch detection sensor 57a for detecting that the launch operation handle 56 has been operated and an infrared sensor 57b for detecting that the player is playing the game by infrared rays are provided.

  When the gaming machine is a slot machine, the firing operation handle 56 does not exist, so the start lever of the gaming machine (slot machine) corresponds to the firing operation handle 56. In this case, the launch detection sensor 57a detects start count information output when the start lever is operated by the player.

  In addition, the game table detection unit 57 includes a launch detection sensor 57a and an infrared sensor 57b, and detects that the player is playing with these sensors. If all of these sensors detect the game table detection unit 57, the game player It may be determined that the game is in progress, or the player may be determined to be playing a game when detected by any of these sensors. The above is description of each functional block diagram which shows the internal structure of the card processing unit 40 and the game stand 50 concerning a 3rd Example.

  FIG. 13 is a sequence chart showing the flow of processing in the gaming system according to the third embodiment. Here, the operation of the card operation invalidation process will be described. Here, it is assumed that a player borrows a pachinko ball by inserting a card into the card processing unit 40.

  In FIG. 13, the card processing unit 40 stands by until a card is inserted by the player. Here, when a card is inserted from the card insertion slot 45a of the card processing unit 40 (step S601), since it is a known technique, a detailed description is omitted, but a predetermined reading process is performed by the card processing unit 45. Thereafter, an inquiry process of the remaining frequency information given to the card is performed between the card processing unit 40 and the terminal controller 10, and the remaining frequency corresponding to the card inserted in the gaming table display unit 52 of the gaming table 50 is displayed. Information is displayed. Subsequently, when the player depresses the lending button 51a of the gaming table 50 in order to borrow a pachinko ball, the remaining number displayed on the gaming table display unit 52 is subtracted and an instruction from the control unit 43 of the card processing unit 40 is given. Based on the above, a predetermined number of balls are thrown from the ball throwing mechanism 54 of the gaming table 50, and pachinko balls are lent to the player.

  When the pachinko balls are lent out, the player starts playing the game on the gaming table 50 using the pachinko balls (step S602). At this time, if the remaining number remains in the inserted card, the card is inserted into the card processing unit 40 unless the player presses the return button 51b of the gaming table 50.

  When a player starts a game on the gaming table 50, the gaming table detection unit 57 of the gaming table 50 detects that the player has operated the firing operation handle 56 and the like, and controls the information indicating the detection to the gaming table. It cooperates with the unit 53 (step S603). Upon receiving this cooperation, the gaming table control unit 53 transmits in-game detection information indicating that the player is playing a game to the card processing unit 40 (step S604). This in-game detection information transmission process by the gaming machine 50 is continuously performed as long as it is detected that the firing operation handle 56 of the gaming machine 50 is operated.

  The card processing unit 40 that has received the in-game detection information from the gaming table 50 causes the control unit 43 to send the island controller 30 information including the received gaming detection information and the gaming table ID assigned to the corresponding gaming table 50. To the terminal controller 10 (step S605). The process of transmitting the game detection information and the game machine ID by the card processing unit 40 is continued as long as the game machine 50 receives the game detection information.

  In this way, the terminal controller 10 that has received the in-game detection information from the gaming table 50 via the card processing unit 40 recognizes that the player is present at the gaming table 50 (step S606).

  Here, when the player temporarily leaves the gaming table 50 for a meal or a toilet, the player temporarily stops the operation of the firing operation handle 56 and the like, so that the gaming table detection unit 57 of the gaming table 50 plays the game. Detection of being in the middle is not performed. Then, the fact that no gaming is detected is linked from the gaming table detection unit 57 to the gaming table control unit 53 (step S607). Upon receiving this cooperation, the gaming table control unit 53 stops the transmission of the gaming detection information to the card processing unit 40 (step S608). Along with this, the transmission process of the game detection information from the card processing unit 40 to the terminal controller 10 is also stopped (step S609).

  On the other hand, in the terminal controller 10 that has not received the game detection information (step S610), it is determined whether or not the player who is waiting for a predetermined time and playing the game on the gaming table 50 is away from the seat. Determination is made by the absence determination unit 17b of the control unit 17 (step S611). Specifically, the time is measured from the time when reception of the seating detection information is interrupted in cooperation with the timing unit 13, and when the measured time exceeds the absence determination time registered and set in the absence determination data 16a. Therefore, it is determined that the player on the gaming table 50 is away from the seat.

  Here, if the absence determination unit 17b determines that the user is away and a card having the remaining number is inserted in the card processing unit 45 of the card processing unit 40 (step S612), the T / C control unit 17 The invalidity necessity instruction unit 17c transmits a button operation invalidation instruction to the card processing unit 40 via the T / C communication unit 11 (step S613).

  The card processing unit 40 that has received the button operation invalidation instruction from the terminal controller 10 invalidates the depression of the lending button 51a and the return button 51b disposed on the gaming table 50 by the invalidation control unit 43a of the control unit 43 (step) S614). In other words, when a player leaves the seat with a card having the remaining number inserted in the card processing unit 40, the card may be stolen or illegally used by a malicious player. Disable any control over the. At this time, if the lending button 51 a or the return button 51 b is pressed, the card processing unit 40 displays an error message on the display operation unit 44.

  The card operation invalid release process in the card processing unit 40 according to the third embodiment is substantially the same as the card operation invalid release process (FIGS. 7 to 9) described in the first embodiment, and therefore the description thereof. Is omitted.

  Further, in the third embodiment, if the player is playing, the game table 50 transmits game detection information at any time, while if the player is not playing, the game table 50 detects the game detection information. However, if it is detected that the player has not played a game, it may be configured to transmit the game non-detection information to the terminal controller 10.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, it is determined whether the player is away from the gaming table 50 based on the in-game detection information sent from the gaming table 50, and the player is away from the table. If a card having the remaining number is being inserted into the card processing unit 40, the terminal controller 10 can press the lending button 51a and the return button 51b disposed on the gaming table 50 to the card processing unit 40. Since the control signal to be invalidated (button operation invalidation instruction) is transmitted, card theft and illegal use of the card can be suppressed.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown in the above and the drawings, and can be appropriately modified within the scope not changing the gist thereof, and other modifications in the gaming system described in the above-described embodiment. Some examples are listed below.

  a) While the card processing unit 40 prohibits the return or use of the card being inserted, the lighting method of the status display lamp 47 disposed on the front surface of the card processing unit 40 may be changed. For example, the card operation is disabled and the status display lamp is lit red. Further, if the lending button 51a or the return button 51b is pressed, the status display lamp blinks red.

  b) It may be determined by the card processing unit 40 whether or not the user is away from the seat, and the card processing unit 40 may be controlled to prohibit the return or use of the inserted card. In other words, the absence determination data 16a, the absence determination unit 17b, and the timing unit 13 are provided inside the card processing unit 40.

  c) It is also possible to rent a pachinko ball by accepting money instead of a card. In this case, it is also possible to accept large bills (5,000 yen bills, 10,000 yen bills, etc.). For example, if a 10,000 yen bill is inserted, the amount corresponding to the bill (10,000 yen) or less Lending pachinko balls. In addition, if the player is asked to return (the end of the game) with a balance, the value of the amount obtained by subtracting the value subtracted by the pachinko ball lending from the amount of money (10,000 yen) entered The issued card is issued and the card is returned to the player. That is, change is returned to the player by the card. At this time, the return of the card returned as change is prohibited.

  The gaming system of the present invention determines whether or not the player is temporarily away from the seat. If the player is away from the seat and a card having the remaining number is inserted, the card can be returned or used. Since it is configured to prohibit at least one of them, it is effective in preventing card theft and unauthorized use of cards, especially in pachinko halls where pachinko machines are provided to provide gaming services. be able to.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning the present invention. It is a figure which shows the structure inside the island. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of a card processing unit 40, a game table 50, and a collection detection device 80. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a card processing unit 40 and a game table 50. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a terminal controller 10. FIG. It is the sequence chart figure which showed the flow of the card operation invalidation process in the game system which relates to this invention. It is the sequence chart figure which showed the flow of card operation invalid cancellation processing in the game system which relates to this invention (automatic cancellation). It is the sequence chart figure which showed the flow of card operation invalid cancellation processing in the game system which relates to this invention (clerk operation cancellation). It is the sequence chart figure which showed the flow of card operation invalid cancellation processing in the game system which relates to this invention (player operation cancellation). It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the card processing unit 40, the game stand 50, and the game seat 60 concerning a 2nd Example. It is the sequence chart figure which showed the flow of the card operation invalidation process in the game system concerning the 2nd example. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the card processing unit 40 and the game stand 50 concerning a 3rd Example. It is the sequence chart figure which showed the flow of the card operation invalidation process in the game system concerning the 3rd example.

Explanation of symbols

1 LAN (Local Area Network)
2 islands 3 ball collection passage 10 terminal controller 11 T / C communication unit 12 T / C memory 13 timekeeping unit 14 T / C operation unit 15 T / C display unit 16 T / C storage unit 16a absence determination data 17 T / C Control unit 17a Attendance determination condition setting unit 17b Attendance determination unit 17c Invalidation necessity instruction unit 18 Database management unit 20 Sales information database 21 Card management database 30 Island controller 40 Card processing unit 41 Communication unit 42 Memory 43 Control unit 43a Invalid control Unit 44a Display unit (display operation unit: 44)
44b Operation unit (display operation unit: 44)
45 Card processing section 45a Card insertion slot 46 Banknote processing section 46a Banknote insertion slot 47 Status display lamp 50 Game table 51a Lending button (game table operation unit: 51)
51b Return button (game table operation unit: 51)
52 gaming table display unit 53 gaming table control unit 54 ball ejection mechanism 55 ball ejection unit 56 firing operation handle 57 gaming table detection unit 57a firing detection sensor 57b infrared sensor 60 gaming seat 61 seating detection unit 61a weight sensor 61b temperature sensor 61c human body Sense sensor 62 Game seat notification unit 80 Recovery detection device 81 Ball count unit 81a Ball detection sensor 82 Ball notification unit

Claims (9)

Recording medium which information capable of specifying the negotiable value is recorded, or accepted by lending processing apparatus coins are inserted, in the range of valuable resource which is managed by the management apparatus in response to information recorded on the recording medium in the receiving or the thrown-in game system for lending processing of game media used in a game within the amount of money,
When it is determined that a predetermined absence determination condition is satisfied, and there is a remaining number in the value associated with the recording medium being accepted by the lending processing device, or the amount of money that has been inserted An absence determination means for determining the absence of the player from the game table when there is a balance obtained by subtracting the amount converted from the game medium from
By unattended gaming tourists from the amusement machine it is determined by the unattended determination means, from the lending processing apparatus, the return of the recording medium in the receiving, or information capable of specifying the balance is recorded While controlling the return button operation for instructing the return of the recording medium to an invalid state to prohibit the return of the prepaid recording medium, the recording is performed while the operation of the return button is controlled to the invalid state. A status display lamp arranged in the lending processing apparatus that is receiving the medium is displayed in the first display mode, and when the return button is pressed during the display in the first display mode, the status display lamp is displayed as the first display mode. embodiment is displayed in a different second display mode and, and a game system characterized by comprising a control means for displaying on the display unit that an error has occurred. The absence determination means includes:
The game medium that has been played out of the gaming table is monitored, and if the game medium is not detected beyond a predetermined time of absence determination, it is determined that the absence determination condition is satisfied. Item 1. The gaming system according to Item 1. The absence determination means includes:
The start count information output from the game machine is monitored, and if the start count information is not detected exceeding a preset absence determination time, it is determined that the absence determination condition is satisfied. 1. The gaming system according to 1. The absence determination means includes:
A seating detection sensor for detecting the seating of the player on the chair of the game table, and when the detection output of the seating detection sensor is not output beyond a predetermined seating determination time, the seating determination condition is satisfied gaming system of claim 1, wherein the determining the. The seating detection sensor is
The gaming system according to claim 4, comprising at least one of a weight sensor, a temperature sensor, and an infrared sensor for detecting the seating of the player. The absence determination means includes:
The operation of the operation handle of the game medium on the game table is monitored, and if the operation handle is not operated for a predetermined time of absence determination, it is determined that the absence determination condition is satisfied. Item 1. The gaming system according to Item 1. The control means includes
The operation of a lending instruction button for instructing lending of a game medium corresponding to the valuable value of the recording medium or inserted money is controlled to be in an invalid state in the prohibited state. Gaming system. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising release means for releasing the prohibited state controlled by the control means based on the game start of the player. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising: a release unit that releases the prohibited state controlled by the control unit based on a predetermined operation by a game store employee or a player. system.

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