JP5593173B2 - Game management device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game management apparatus that manages the installation position of a gaming machine in the game hall by associating each gaming machine installed in the gaming hall with identification information that can be individually identified.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a gaming management device that manages the placement position of a gaming machine in the gaming hall by associating each gaming machine installed in the gaming hall with a chip ID (gaming machine ID) that is identification information that can be individually identified If the chip ID (gaming machine ID) is acquired from each gaming machine before the start of business and is different from the chip ID (gaming machine ID) stored in the management device, it is assumed that the installation position has moved. In some cases, the chip ID (gaming machine ID) stored in the management device is updated to the chip ID (gaming machine ID) acquired from each gaming machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Also, the identification information (ID information) of the IC chip mounted on the gaming machine is acquired, and it is confirmed whether or not it matches the identification information (ID information) managed by the hall computer. Are all reported as abnormal (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2006-6418 A JP 2009-39191 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, if there is a change in the association between the chip ID (gaming machine ID) and the arrangement position, it is illegal if it is uniquely determined that the setting position of the gaming machine is moved. While the game control microcomputer 232 is mounted on a game control board on which the game control board 232 is mounted, it is possible to miss an illegal action such as a change to a game control board. However, even if the installation position of the gaming machine is moved, it is determined that all are abnormal and the notification is executed. Therefore, the notification of these abnormalities must be canceled one by one, and the work when the installation position is moved There was a problem that it would be worse.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a game management device capable of improving the workability when moving the installation position without overlooking the gaming machine. The purpose is to do.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the game management device (hall computer 140) according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided:
An installation position memory for storing each game machine (pachinko machine 2) installed in the game hall in association with identification information (chip ID) that can be individually identified and storing the game machine installation position (unit number) in the game hall Means (storage device 145; gaming machine table);
Identification information acquisition means (communication unit 149, island terminal 6, stand terminal 5) for acquiring identification information of the gaming machine output from the gaming machine;
An installation position specifying means (a part where the CPU 142 performs a machine number specifying process) for specifying in which installation position the gaming machine specified from the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means is installed;
The correspondence between the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means and the installation position (base number) specified by the installation position specifying means is the identification information stored in the installation position storage means and the installation First determination means (a portion where the CPU 142 performs the gaming machine ID determination processing) for determining whether or not the corresponding relationship with the position matches,
The identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means when the determination means determines that they do not match, the installation information associated with another installation position other than the installation position specified by the installation position specification means Second determination means (a portion where the CPU 142 performs movement determination processing) for determining whether or not the identification information stored in the position storage means is included (whether or not the copy data exists);
The installation position storage means stores it in association with the installation position specified by the installation position specifying means on the condition that it is determined that it is included (exists in duplicate data) by the second determination means. Movement processing means (a portion where the CPU 142 performs the movement processing) for performing movement processing for updating the identification information to the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means;
An identification information abnormality processing unit (a portion where the CPU 142 performs the identification information abnormality process) that performs a predetermined identification information abnormality process on the condition that it is determined not to be included by the second determination unit;
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the correspondence between the identification information acquired from each gaming machine and the installation position specified by the installation position specifying means is the relationship between the identification information stored in the installation position storage means and the installation position. If it does not coincide with the correspondence relationship, whether or not it is included in the identification information stored in the installation position storage means in association with another installation position other than the installation position specified by the installation position specifying means, that is, installation It is determined whether or not the position is moved, and if it is not included, an identification information abnormality process is performed. If it is included, the movement process is performed and the correspondence between the arrangement position and the identification information is updated. Therefore, the workability at the time of moving the installation position can be improved without overlooking the gaming machine.

The game management system according to means 1 of the present invention is:
A plurality of gaming machines (pachinko machines 2) installed in the game hall;
Installation position storage means (storage device 145; storing the installation position (unit number) of the gaming machine in the game hall in association with identification information (chip ID) that can identify each gaming machine (pachinko machine 2) individually. Gaming machine table),
Identification information acquisition means (communication unit 149, island terminal 6, stand terminal 5) for acquiring identification information of the gaming machine output from the gaming machine;
An installation position specifying means (a part where the CPU 142 performs a machine number specifying process) for specifying in which installation position the gaming machine specified from the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means is installed;
The correspondence between the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means and the installation position (base number) specified by the installation position specifying means is the identification information stored in the installation position storage means and the installation First determination means (a portion where the CPU 142 performs the gaming machine ID determination processing) for determining whether or not the corresponding relationship with the position matches,
The identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means when the determination means determines that they do not match, the installation information associated with another installation position other than the installation position specified by the installation position specification means Second determination means (a portion where the CPU 142 performs movement determination processing) for determining whether or not the identification information stored in the position storage means is included (whether or not the copy data exists);
The installation position storage means stores it in association with the installation position specified by the installation position specifying means on the condition that it is determined that it is included (exists in duplicate data) by the second determination means. Movement processing means (a portion where the CPU 142 performs the movement processing) for performing movement processing for updating the identification information to the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means;
An identification information abnormality processing unit (a portion where the CPU 142 performs the identification information abnormality process) that performs a predetermined identification information abnormality process on the condition that it is determined not to be included by the second determination unit;
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the correspondence between the identification information acquired from each gaming machine and the installation position specified by the installation position specifying means is the relationship between the identification information stored in the installation position storage means and the installation position. If it does not coincide with the correspondence relationship, whether or not it is included in the identification information stored in the installation position storage means in association with another installation position other than the installation position specified by the installation position specifying means, that is, installation It is determined whether or not the position is moved, and if it is not included, an identification information abnormality process is performed. If it is included, the movement process is performed and the correspondence between the arrangement position and the identification information is updated. Therefore, the workability at the time of moving the installation position can be improved without overlooking the gaming machine.

The game management device or game management system according to means 2 of the present invention is the game management device according to claim 1 or the game management system according to means 1,
The game management device (hall computer 140)
Game-related information acquisition means (communication unit 149) for acquiring game-related information (game information such as the number of out balls, the number of prize balls, the number of starts, etc.) generated in relation to a game in each of the gaming machines (pachinko machine 2) Island terminal 6, stand terminal 5),
In association with at least one of the identification information (chip ID) or the arrangement position (unit number) corresponding to the identification information stored in the installation position storage means (storage device 145; gaming machine table) (both), Game-related information storage means (game information table) for storing game-related information (game information for each business day) of the gaming machine acquired by the game-related information acquisition means;
When the identification information is updated by the movement processing means (the part where the CPU 142 performs the movement processing), the game-related information (setting position change) of the gaming machine before the update stored in the game-related information storage means Game information corresponding to the previous machine number) at least of the updated identification information or the installation position (the machine number after the installation position change) corresponding to the updated identification information stored in the installation position storage means Takeover processing means to be handed over as game-related information corresponding to one (both) (the part where the CPU 142 additionally registers the machine number and date after the installation position change corresponding to the chip ID of the pachinko machine 2 in the movement process),
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game related information before the installation position change is integrally managed as the game related information of the gaming machine corresponding to the arrangement position after the installation position change. The load can be reduced, and information including game-related information before the installation position change can be easily obtained as information on the gaming machine.

The game management device or game management system according to means 3 of the present invention is the game management device according to claim 1 or means 2, or the game management system according to means 1 or 2,
The identification information acquisition means acquires model information (model name) of the gaming machine in addition to the identification information,
The game management device (hall computer 140)
Model information storage means (storage device 145; gaming machine table) for storing model information (model name) of the gaming machine in association with the identification information (chip ID);
It is determined whether or not the correspondence between the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means and the model information matches the correspondence between the identification information stored in the model information storage means and the model information. Model information determination means (a portion where the CPU 142 performs model name determination processing);
Model information abnormality processing means (a portion where the CPU 142 performs model information abnormality processing) that performs predetermined model information abnormality processing on the condition that the model information determination means determines that they do not match,
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the model information abnormality process is performed when different model information is output even if the identification information is the same due to the fraud, the game in which the fraud is performed. It is possible to more reliably determine that the machine exists.
The model information storage means may be configured as an individual means with the installation position storage means, or the installation position storage means stores the installation position and the model information in association with the identification information. You may comprise as the same means as the said installation position memory | storage means.

The game management device or game management system according to means 4 of the present invention is the game management device according to any one of claims 1, 2, or 3, or any one of means 1 to 3. A management system for gaming,
The gaming management device (hall computer 140) cannot acquire the identification information (chip ID) from the gaming machine (pachinko machine 2) by the identification information acquisition means (communication unit 149, island terminal 6, stand terminal 5). On the condition that the acquisition abnormality processing means (a portion where the CPU 142 performs the collection abnormality processing) that performs predetermined acquisition abnormality processing is provided,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, if the identification information is not output from the gaming machine due to fraud, the acquisition abnormality process is performed, so it is more certain that there is a gaming machine that has been cheated. Can be determined.

The game management apparatus or game management system according to means 5 of the present invention is the game management apparatus according to claim 1 or any one of means 2 to means 4, or any one of means 1 to means 4. A management system for gaming,
The game management device (hall computer 140)
Third determination means for determining whether or not the installation position storage means stores the same identification information (chip ID) in association with different arrangement positions (unit numbers) (a portion where the CPU 142 performs duplication determination processing). When,
Identification information duplication abnormality processing means (a portion where the CPU 142 performs duplication judgment processing) that performs predetermined identification information duplication abnormality processing on the condition that it is determined by the third judgment means to be stored;
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the same identification information as that of other gaming machines is output from the gaming machine due to fraud, the identification information duplication abnormality process is performed. It is possible to more reliably determine that there is a gaming machine.

The game management device or game management system according to means 6 of the present invention is the game management device according to claim 1 or any one of means 2 to means 5, or any one of means 1 to means 5. A management system for gaming,
The game management device (hall computer 140)
4th determination means (CPU142 implements a serial number duplication determination process) which determines whether the said installation position storage means memorize | stores the same arrangement position (unit number) in association with different identification information (chip ID) Part) and
Installation position duplication abnormality processing means for executing predetermined installation position duplication abnormality processing on the condition that it is determined that the fourth judgment means has memorized (a portion where the CPU 142 carries out serial number duplication judgment processing) When,
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the identification information different from the identification information before the fraud is output from the gaming machine due to the fraud, the installation position duplication abnormality process is performed, so the fraud is performed. It is possible to more reliably determine that there is a gaming machine.

The game management device or the game management system according to means 7 of the present invention is the game management device according to claim 1 or any one of means 2 to means 6 or any one of steps 1 to 6. A management system for gaming,
The game management device (hall computer 140)
New identification information input means (new introduction table (new table) registration screen, input device 146) for inputting identification information (chip ID) of a gaming machine (new introduction table) to be newly introduced into the game hall;
New identification information storage means (new introduction table) for storing the identification information input by the new identification information input means;
The identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit when the second determination unit (the part where the CPU 142 performs the movement determination process) determines that it is not included (does not exist in the duplicated data) Fifth determination means for determining whether or not the information storage means stores (a portion where the CPU 142 performs a new introduction stand determination process);
Identification stored in the installation position storage means in association with the installation position (unit number) specified by the installation position specifying means on the condition that it is determined that the fifth determination means stores the information. Introduction processing means (a portion where the CPU 142 performs the introduction processing) for performing introduction processing for updating information to the identification information (chip ID) acquired by the identification information acquisition means;
With
The identification information abnormality processing means (the part where the CPU 142 performs the identification information abnormality processing) performs the identification information abnormality processing on the further condition that it is determined that the fifth determination means does not store the identification information abnormality processing;
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by registering the identification information of the gaming machine to be newly introduced in advance, the arrangement position and the identification information of the gaming machine are automatically associated with each other upon the new introduction. The workability when implementing a new introduction can also be improved.

It is a system configuration | structure figure which shows the structure of the game system in the Example with which the game management apparatus of this invention was applied. It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine 2 and the card unit 3 which were used for the Example of this invention. It is a top view which shows the operation part of the pachinko machine 2 used for the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the connection state of the hall computer and the pachinko machine in the Example of this invention. (A) is a block diagram which shows the structure of the base terminal used for the present Example of this invention, (b) is a figure which shows the structure of the transmission data sequence transmitted from a base terminal. It is a figure which shows the stand data table in the stand terminal used for the Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the hall computer used for the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game machine table in the hall computer used for the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the new introduction stand table in the hall computer used for the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game information table in the hall computer used for the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the new installation stand registration screen in the hall computer used for the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the process condition in the pre-opening process in the hall computer and stand terminal used for the Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the processing condition in the process in business in the hall computer and stand terminal used for the Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the chip ID acquisition process in the stand terminal used for the Example of this invention.

  EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION The form for implementing the game management apparatus which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on an Example.

  First, the configuration of the gaming system of the present embodiment to which the hall computer 140, which is the gaming management apparatus of the present invention, is applied, as shown in FIG. A card reader (CR) pachinko machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko machine) 2 that is a gaming machine and a visitor card that is a prepaid card installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko machine 2 or a membership card having a prepaid card function A card unit 3 that can be used to rent pachinko balls, which are game media, and reuse (replay) of storage balls, and each game machine that is output from each pachinko machine 2 is uniquely assigned to the game unit. Various information such as a chip ID (game machine ID) that enables individual identification of the game machine and game information generated in a game in the pachinko machine 2 is input. 5. Collecting each information such as game information input to the terminal 5 at each island 6 that is further collected from each connected terminal 5 and at each island terminal 6 The information regarding each pachinko machine 2 installed in the game hall is received, and based on the received information of each pachinko machine 2, the game state, the number of winning balls, the number of balls thrown, and the start in each pachinko machine 2 It is mainly composed of a hall computer 140 that manages information related to each pachinko machine 2, such as the number of times, the number of jackpots, the number of chances of change, and the game result history.

  The pachinko machine 2 and the base terminal 5 of this embodiment are connected via a signal cable 9 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, and each base terminal 5 is further connected to the island terminal 6 via a communication cable 10. The base terminal 5 and the island terminal 6 are capable of bidirectional data communication through a simple local area network, and the base terminal 5 is connected to each pachinko machine based on a data output instruction from the island terminal 6. Table information data including game information collected by input of various signals described later output from 2 etc. is transmitted.

  Further, each of these island terminals 6 is connected to the hall computer 140 via the hub 7 via the communication cable 8, and both the island terminal 6 and the hall computer 140 are connected to each other by a local area network capable of relatively high-speed data communication. The base information data including the game information of each pachinko machine 2 collected (received) from each base terminal 5 by the island terminal 6 is collected, and the request of the hall computer 140 is made. Accordingly, the hall computer 140 can collect information on each pachinko machine 2 and perform centralized management by transmitting the information every predetermined time.

  The hall computer 140 is connected via a communication line 11 to a management server 12 installed in a management association that is an organization for jointly managing the gaming machine information of each gaming machine manufacturer. The installation table information including the chip ID (game machine ID) acquired from the pachinko machine 2 installed in the game arcade where the hall computer 140 is installed is transmitted from 140 to the management server 12, and these chip IDs are transmitted. (Game machine ID) is managed by a management association that is a third party.

  First, the pachinko machine 2 used in this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 2 used in this embodiment includes an outer frame 100 formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and an outer frame 100. And a front frame 101 that is attached to be openable and closable. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame are provided on the front surface of the front frame so as to be openable and closable around the left side.

  The opening / closing of the front frame 101 and the opening / closing of the glass door frame 102 and the lower door frame can be performed by inserting an opening / closing key possessed by an attendant of the game hall into the opening / closing operation unit 24 and performing a predetermined rotation operation. By opening the front frame 101, it is possible to expose the back surface of the pachinko machine 1 and inspect the back surface and replace parts.

  The opening / closing operation unit 24 is provided with a door opening detection switch 25 for detecting the opening of the front frame 101, so that the opening of the front frame 101 is detected by the door opening detection switch 25. It has become.

  There is a hitting ball supply tray 103 on the surface of the lower door frame which is a lower position of the glass door frame 102 formed in a frame shape. An operation unit 14 is provided at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 103, and an excess ball receiving tray 104 for storing prize balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 103 and a hit ball are fired at the lower portion of the hitting ball supply tray 103. A hitting ball operating handle (hereinafter referred to as an operating knob) 105 is provided.

  Further, on the upper surface of the operation unit 14, as shown in FIG. 3, a frequency display unit 17 for displaying the frequency read from the visitor card or the membership card in the card unit 3, and the start of the game or the hit ball When the number of balls in the supply tray 103 is reduced or lost, a predetermined amount is obtained when the frequency display unit 17 has a frequency (a value in which 100 yen of the prepaid balance is one unit). A lending button switch 16 for lending a pachinko ball from the pachinko machine 2 and a return button switch 15 for causing the card unit 3 to return a visitor card or membership card at the end of the game are provided. These units are mounted on an operation board 18 provided in the operation unit 14.

  A game board 106 is detachably attached to the rear of the glass door frame 102 as shown in FIG. A game area 107 is provided in front of the game board 106. In the vicinity of the center of the game area 107, a special variable display portion 109 in which a plurality of types of identification information called “special symbols” are variably displayed, and a plurality of types of identification information called “ordinary symbols” are variably displayed. A variable display unit 110 is provided. Further, the game board 106 includes a variable start winning ball device 113 composed of a plurality of winning ports 124, a passing gate 111, a starting winning port 114 and a movable piece 115, and a variable winning ball device including an opening / closing plate 120 opened in a big hit state. 116 is provided, and at the bottom of the game area 107, an out port 126 for collecting the hit balls that have not won is formed.

  A ball hit by a hammer (not shown) that is swung by the operation of the hitting operation knob 105 enters the game area 107 through the hitting rail, and then flows down the game area 107. At this time, the pachinko balls whose launch momentum is too weak to reach the game area 107 are circulated to the surplus ball receiving tray 104 through a circulation path (not shown).

  In addition, when the ball that is driven into the game area 107 passes through the passing gate 111, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal variable display unit 110 starts to variably start.

  When the display result after the variable display operation of the normal variable display unit 110 is a predetermined display result (for example, 7), the movable piece 115 provided in the variable start winning ball device 113 is used for the player. The game is opened for a predetermined time (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) from the disadvantageous closed state, which is advantageous to the player.

  Further, when a pachinko ball wins at the start winning opening 114, a lottery is performed on a game control board 231 (described later) provided in the pachinko machine 2, and a special variable display unit 109 displays a mode corresponding to the lottery result. The variable display (variable display) of all special symbols by the effect is started, and the lighting effect of the aspect corresponding to the lottery result is started by the lamp control board 235 described later in the game effect lamp provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 Is done.

  In the case where the lottery result is a lottery result that wins a big win, the left, middle, and right specials are displayed so that the stop display result has a predetermined display mode (for example, 777 or 444). The variable display is stopped so that the symbol stops. And when it becomes these specific display modes (for example, 777 and 444), that is, when the lottery result is a big win, the pachinko ball which is a large amount of game media for playing the game in the pachinko machine 2 A big hit state, which is a gaming state in which the player can acquire, is generated. When the big hit state occurs in this way, the opening / closing plate 120 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 116 is opened, and a first state advantageous to the player is obtained. The first state is terminated when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number of hit balls (for example, 10) is won, whichever comes first. The second state is disadvantageous for a closed player. Thereafter, repeated continuation control is performed to control from the second state to the first state. The upper limit number of the repeated continuation control is set to 15 times, for example.

  In addition, in the lottery executed on the game control board 231 described later in accordance with the winning to the start winning opening 114, a big hit state may be generated as compared with the normal game state together with a lottery that generates only the big win state. A lottery that generates a probability variation state in which the sex is a gaming state is also performed, and when the lottery result is a lottery result that is won in a lottery that generates a probability variation state, a stop display result is predetermined. Effect control is performed in which variable display is stopped so that the left, middle, and right special symbols stop so that a combination of jackpot symbols that matches the probability variation symbol (for example, 777 or 333) is generated. Game state control for making a big hit that is a gaming state according to the lottery result, specifically, a “hit state” by the repeated continuation control, After the end of the big hit state ", the probability change state probability of re jackpot is higher probability state than normal probability state during the period until the next jackpot occurs (probability variation state). During the probability variation state, the control for increasing the winning probability of the big hit and the variable display time of one time of the normal variable display unit 110 until the next big hit occurrence is controlled to be shorter than in the normal gaming state. It becomes a short time state, which will be described later, in which the opening control 115 and the opening time extension control are executed. The jackpots in these probability variation symbols are referred to as “probable variation jackpots” in distinction from “normal jackpots” other than the probability variation symbols (for example, 444 and 888). The signal 1 and the big hit signal 2 are output to the outside from an information output board 298 described later.

  In this probability variation state, the lamp control board 235 changes the lighting mode of a game effect lamp or the like provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 to a mode corresponding to the probability variation state. The frequency at which the movable piece 115 provided in the variable start winning ball apparatus 113 is in an open state advantageous to the player is notified until the next big hit is generated. The time from the start of variable display of symbols to the stop display is improved by shortening the time from the normal gaming state (for example, from 30 seconds to 3 seconds), and the period during which the movable piece 115 is open is normal. Start when variable display on the special variable display unit 109 is started by entering a shorter state when the game state is extended (for example, 0.5 seconds is extended to 3 seconds). With prize is prone state is maintained, that the winning balls with the above start dynamic winning are paid out, in a probability change state, ball has the player is prevented from greatly reduced.

  And if the big hit that occurred in the probability fluctuation state is again “probability change big hit” by the probability fluctuation pattern, since it becomes the probability fluctuation state again after the end of the big hit state, “probability change big hit” continues. As a result, the big hit state resort continues.

  In addition, when the jackpot generated in the probability variation state is a “normal jackpot” other than the probability variation symbol, the probability variation state ends, and after the jackpot state ends, the probability variation state becomes In addition, until the condition that either the variable display unit 109 performs the variable display operation a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or the big hit state occurs is provided at the start winning opening 114. By increasing the frequency with which the movable piece 115 is in an open state that is advantageous to the player, a short time state in which there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur as compared with the normal game state occurs.

  The improvement in the frequency at which the movable piece 115 that is advantageous to the player in the short-time state is in the open state is almost the same as the improvement in the opening frequency of the movable piece 115 during the probability variation. The time from the display to the stop display is shortened from the normal gaming state (for example, shortened from 30 seconds to 3 seconds), and the period during which the movable piece 115 is opened is longer than the normal gaming state. By extending (for example, 0.5 seconds to 3 seconds), it is possible to maintain a state where the variable display on the special variable display unit 109 is easily started and to receive a prize accompanying the start winning. By paying out the ball, the player's possession ball is not greatly reduced during the short time period.

  The configuration of the pachinko machine 2 used in this embodiment is summarized based on FIG. 4. In the pachinko machine 2, the display control board 280 that performs display control of the variable display unit 109 and the operation of the hitting ball operating handle 105 are included. Based on the above, the launch control board 291 that controls the hitting ball launching device that launches the pachinko balls paid out to the hitting ball supply tray 103 to the game area 107, and the pachinko balls supplied to the ball tank (not shown) are paid out. A pachinko ball payout control is performed based on a prize ball signal output from a game control board 231 (to be described later) and a lending signal input / output from the card unit 3, and is connected to the ball payout device 297. A prize ball control board 237 that outputs information on the number of prize balls issued (prize ball signal), a lamp control board 235 that controls a game effect lamp, and the like, A sound control board 270 that performs output control of sound output from the sounder, and, as shown in FIG. 4, either a big hit signal 1 indicating that a big hit state is present, a big hit state, a probability variation state, or a short-time state With a jackpot signal 2 indicating that the state is the state, a time reduction signal indicating that the time is short, and a door opening signal indicating that the front frame 101 detected by the door opening detection switch 25 is open, A start signal (start signal) and a prize ball signal (relay) indicating that display of variable display in the variable display unit 109 is confirmed are output in a predetermined signal form and mounted on the game control board 231. Information output board 298 for outputting information of chip ID, model name and manufacturer ID stored in internal ROM 232 ′ of game control microcomputer 232, and each of these parts A game control board 231 on which a game control microcomputer 232 for performing control and the above-described various lotteries is mounted is provided, and these are connected as shown in FIG. The game can be carried out using the pachinko balls that have been made.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 2 and the game control microcomputer 232 are mounted on the internal ROM 232 ′ of the game control microcomputer 232 mounted on the game control board 231 on a one-to-one basis as described above. Identify the individually identifiable chip ID, the model name (model name) supported by the game control program stored in the game control microcomputer 232 and executable, and the manufacturer (manufacturer) that manufactured the pachinko machine 2 Possible manufacturer IDs (maker identification information) are stored, and by these chip IDs, the game control microcomputer 232 can be individually identified and the pachinko machine 2 on which the game control microcomputer 232 is mounted can be individually identified. Therefore, these chip IDs correspond to the gaming machine ID of the present invention.

  The prize ball control board 237 is connected to the base terminal 5 through a part of the signal cable 9, and the number of prize balls paid out from the ball payout device 297 is every predetermined number (for example, every 10). A prize ball signal, which is a pulse having a predetermined time width, is output to the base terminal 5 and the control unit provided in the card unit 3 through a flat cable (FK) via the interface board 237 ′. The terminal unit lending completion signal (EXS) and the unit READY signal (PRDY) are output to the control unit of the card unit 3, and the card unit READY signal (BRDY) output from the control unit is connected. ) And terminal terminal lending request completion confirmation signal (BRQ) are input, and based on the transmission and reception of these signals, the prize ball When the control board 237 pays out the pachinko balls from the ball paying device 297, the frequency corresponding to the prepaid balance recorded on the visitor card or membership card being received by the card reader / writer of the card unit 3 is used. The pachinko ball lending is performed in the pachinko machine 2.

  Also, the information output board 298 is connected to the base terminal 5 via the signal cable 9 as shown in FIG. 4, and continues from the information output board 298 during the occurrence of the big hit as shown in FIG. Jackpot signal 1 that is output continuously, jackpot signal 2 that is continuously output during any of the jackpot state, the short-time state, or the probability fluctuation state, or the continuous output in the short-time state A short signal, a door opening signal indicating that the front frame 101 is being opened, and a start signal (start signal) that is output as a pulse having a predetermined time width when the special variable display unit 109 displays a special symbol stop are also output. These signals are input to the base terminal 5 via the signal cable 9.

  Further, the signal cable 9 includes data signal lines for making serial data communication between the information output board 298 and the base terminal 5 separately from the signal lines described above. Through the line, the information output board 298 and the base terminal 5 can transmit / receive a data transmission request such as a chip ID (game machine ID) and a model name, and a chip ID (game machine ID) and model name data, for example. It has become.

  In addition, when the pachinko machine 2 is activated, a signal in a predetermined form is output to the data signal lines from the information output board 298 so that the base terminal 5 can detect the activation of the pachinko machine 2.

  In addition, a part of these signal cables 9 is provided below the pachinko machine 2 and is used to count pachinko balls (out balls) used for games in the pachinko machine 2. 2) and is output as a pulse with a predetermined time width every time the out ball counter 26 counts the number of out balls (injected balls) of a predetermined number (10 balls in this embodiment). The out ball counting signal is input to the base terminal 5.

  Next, the base terminal 5 used in the present embodiment will be described below. In the gaming system of the present embodiment, one base terminal 5 is arranged for four pachinko machines 2, and the four Each signal output from the pachinko machine 2 and the like is collected by one stand terminal 5, and the collected base information data including game information (stand data) regarding the four pachinko machines 2 is transmitted to the island terminal 6. It is like that.

  In addition, for example, a maximum of 44 unit terminals 5 can be connected to these island terminals 6, and 44 (unit terminal 5) × 4 (each unit terminal 5 is connected to one island terminal 6. The number of pachinko machines 2 that can be connected) = information of 176 pachinko machines 2 is collected every predetermined period (in this embodiment, about once every 10 seconds), and each hall computer 140 A maximum of 10 island terminals 6 can be connected to the hub 7, and a total of 176 × 10 = 1760 pachinko machines 2 as a total of the entire system can be connected. Information can be collected and managed.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the configuration of the base terminal 5 of this embodiment has four input / output ports from the first port 581 to the fourth port 584, and the four ports 581 to 584. The pachinko machine 2 and the out-ball counter 26 are connected to each.

  Each of these four ports 581 to 584 is connected to a control microcomputer (MPU) 579 for controlling the operation of the base terminal 5, and the control microcomputer (MPU) 579 inputs a signal to each port 581 to 584. Presence / absence can be detected and data signals can be input / output from a pair of data signal lines.

  Further, the control microcomputer (MPU) 579 is connected to a program for performing various controls executed by the control microcomputer (MPU) 579, a unit ID of the terminal 5 and each port transmitted from the hall computer 140. 6 is used for storage in various control processes executed by a control microcomputer (MPU) 579, and a nonvolatile EEPROM 576 in which setting data such as the machine number of the pachinko machine 2 is stored. A RAM 575 in which a data table is stored and a communication unit 569 for performing data communication with the island terminal 6 are connected, and the communication unit 569 has a transmission data string configuration shown in FIG. 5B. By transmitting the information data to the hall computer 140 via the island terminal 6, the platform information collected by the platform terminal 5 is transferred to the hall computer. It is centrally managed at 140.

  Each port 581 to 584 is provided with eight signal input units 581a to 581i as illustrated for the port 581 in FIG. 5A, and the signal input units 581a, 581b, 581c, 581d, The big hit 1 signal, the big hit 2 signal, the time reduction signal, the door opening signal, the start (start) signal, and the prize ball signal output from the pachinko machine 2 are output to the signal input unit 581g, respectively. The out-sphere counting signal output from the signal input unit 581h, 581i receives the data signal output from the information output board 298 of the pachinko machine 2, and the signal input units 581a, 581b, 581c, 581d, 581e, The input of each signal is detected at 581f, 581g, 581h, 581i, and the output corresponding to the signal detection is controlled. Emission and is output to the (MPU) 579.

  The table data table of the present embodiment stored in the RAM 575 has the configuration shown in FIG. 6, and the present invention is assigned to each port in association with each port number (1 to 4). , The machine number that is the placement position, the chip ID (gaming machine ID) obtained from the pachinko machine 2 connected to the port, the model name and manufacturer ID, and the number of balls out from the start of business on that day ( Number of balls), number of winning balls, number of starts, number of big hits, number of chances of change, number of hours and hours, etc. are collected and stored. Of these data, stand data such as the number of balls out, the number of winning balls, the number of starts, etc. 5 (b) is a table status data consisting of four digits indicating the input status of 1 jackpot signal, 2 jackpot signals, time reduction signal, and door open signal status (signal input is 1, signal non-input is 0). In the format shown in It is transmitted to the computer 140.

  Note that the port number of each port in the table data table is stored based on the setting data transmitted from the hall computer 140.

  The chip ID (game machine ID), model name, and manufacturer ID are acquired (received) from each pachinko machine 2 by the control microcomputer (MPU) 579 performing the chip ID acquisition process shown in FIG. 14 for each port. Is remembered.

  Here, the chip ID acquisition process will be described with reference to FIG. 14. The control microcomputer (MPU) 579 repeatedly performs the determinations of steps Sd1 to Sd5 shown in FIG. 14 to thereby establish a pachinko machine connected to the port. 2 is activated (Sd1), a big hit has occurred (Sd2), a door has been opened (Sd3), the determination timer is counting (Sd4), or the determination timer has expired (Sd5) Determine.

  As described above, the activation of the pachinko machine 2 may be detected by inputting a signal in a predetermined form at the activation of the pachinko machine 2 to the terminal to which the data signal line is connected. And the occurrence of door opening may be detected by inputting a door opening signal.

  If any of the pachinko machine 2 is activated, the jackpot is generated, or the door is opened, the process proceeds to step Sd7, and a timer for a determination timer that is set in advance with a predetermined determination time is started. To return to the step of Sd1.

  Then, when the timer count of the determination timer is started, it is determined as “Yes” in step Sd4, and the process proceeds to step Sd8, where the manufacturer ID, model name, chip are transmitted from the information output board 298 of the pachinko machine 2. It is determined whether or not ID information of a predetermined format including ID is received.

  If the ID information is received from the information output board 298 (Yes in step Sd4), the process proceeds to step Sd9, and the manufacturer ID, model name, and chip ID corresponding to the port number in the table data table are displayed. When the received manufacturer ID, model name, and chip ID are updated and stored, the determination timer is reset and the timer count is ended, and then the process returns to step Sd1, while when no ID information is received from the information output board 298. The process returns to step Sd1 without going through step Sd9.

  If the ID information does not include any of the manufacturer ID, the model name, and the chip ID, the data indicating the acquisition NG (for example, “00”) is updated and stored in the information that is not included.

  When the determination time set in the determination timer elapses without receiving ID information from the information output board 298 and the determination timer is up (Yes in step Sd5), the process proceeds to step Sd6, and the table data table After updating and storing the data indicating acquisition NG in the manufacturer ID, model name, and chip ID corresponding to the port number, the process returns to step Sd1.

  That is, in the terminal 5, the chip ID (game machine ID), the model name, and the manufacturer ID are acquired from the information output board 298 when the pachinko machine 2 connected to each port is started before the business starts ( Received) and stored in the table data table, and when a big hit occurs in the pachinko machine 2 connected to each port during business or when the front frame 101 is opened, it is connected to the port. Is acquired (received) from the pachinko machine 2 being stored and stored in the table data table.

  In addition, the number of out balls and the number of winning balls in the table data table is updated by adding 10 balls each time an out ball number signal or a winning ball signal is input, and the start signal is input as the start count data. 1 is added and updated every time, 1 is the big hit, and 1 is added and updated every time the signal is changed from the non-input state to the input state. 1 is added and updated every time the input is in the input state, and the time reduction count is updated by adding 1 every time the time reduction signal changes from the non-input state to the input state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, the transmission data string transmitted from the terminal 5 is input with the unit ID of the terminal 5 and the signal aggregated in the transmitted terminal data table. Table number data indicating the port number, the unit number assigned to the port of the port number, and the input status of the jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, time reduction signal, and door opening signal (1 during input, during non-input) 4 digit numerical value data indicated by 0), the number of out balls, the number of prize balls, the number of starts, the number of big hits, the number of chances of change, the number of times of time reduction, and the like collected in the table data table are included.

  In this embodiment, the unit ID and the port number are transmitted together with the unit number as the arrangement position. However, the present invention is not limited to this and does not include the unit ID and the port number. On the contrary, as will be described later, if the machine number can be specified by managing the machine number in association with the unit ID and the port number in the hall computer 140, the machine number is not included. May include only the unit ID and the port number.

  Here, the configuration of the hall computer 140 used in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The hall computer 140 is included in the received table information data in the data bus 141 for transmitting and receiving data inside the computer. Based on the base information collected from each pachinko machine 2 to be displayed, various determination processing such as determination of presence / absence of movement of the gaming machine, processing for updating stored data in the gaming information table, and various stored data are displayed. CPU 142 for performing display processing, registration processing for registering the chip ID (game machine ID) of the newly introduced pachinko machine 2, RAM 143 used as work memory, RTC 144 for outputting time information and calendar information, magnetic disk And a storage device 145 composed of a magneto-optical disk, and a chip ID on a new installation table registration screen described later Input device 146 such as keyboard and mouse for accepting input of gaming machine ID), display of game information table data and the like, display device 147 for displaying warning, and data of game information table And a communication unit 149 that performs data communication with each island terminal 6 are connected to a normal computer.

  In addition to the processing program executed by the CPU 142, the storage device 145 stores a gaming machine table shown in FIG. 8, a new introduction table shown in FIG. 9, and a gaming information table shown in FIG.

  In the gaming machine table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, for each machine number that is an arrangement position in the game hall, the unit ID of the machine terminal 5 to which the pachinko machine 2 to which the machine number is assigned is connected. The port number, the island number where the pachinko machine 2 to which the machine number is assigned is installed, the chip ID (game machine ID) of the game control microcomputer 232 mounted on the pachinko machine 2, and the game control microcomputer 232 are executed. A model name and a manufacturer ID corresponding to the game control program are stored.

  The data of these gaming machine tables are updated in the game store opening process, as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the new introduction table of the present embodiment, the chip ID (game) of the pachinko machine 2 to be newly introduced to the amusement hall, which is input on the new introduction table (new stand) registration screen described later. Machine ID) is pre-registered.

  Further, in the gaming information table of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, for each chip ID (gaming machine ID) of each pachinko machine 2, the date and the table of the pachinko machine 2 on the date (business day). Number, total number of balls in the day (business days), total number of winning balls, number of difference balls (total number of driving balls-total number of winning balls), total number of starts, number of big hits, total number of probable changes, total The game information (table data) including the number of time reductions is stored, and the game information of each pachinko machine 2 is accumulated and stored as a history for each business day.

  Game information consisting of the total number of hit balls, the total number of winning balls, the number of difference balls (the total number of hit balls-the total number of winning balls), the total number of starts, the total number of big hits, the total number of probable changes, the total number of short times (Data) is updated to data (numerical values) included in the table information data in response to the reception of the table information data transmitted from each table terminal 5 during business.

  Further, in the hall computer 140 of the present embodiment, by performing a predetermined operation, a new introduction base (new stand) registration screen shown in FIG. 11 is displayed, and the new introduction stand (new stand) is displayed. On the registration screen, the chip ID (game machine ID) of the newly introduced pachinko machine 2 can be pre-registered.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the new installation table (new machine) registration screen of this embodiment has a chip ID (game machine ID) already registered in the new installation table (see FIG. 9) at the upper center of the screen. ) Is displayed as a list, and a new registration for inputting a chip ID (gaming machine ID) to be newly registered is provided at a lower position of the registered gaming machine ID item. An ID item, a “query” selection input unit, a “registration” selection input unit, and a “cancel” selection input unit are provided.

  The operator uses the chip ID (game machine ID) displayed in the new registration ID field to determine whether or not the chip ID (game machine ID) to be newly registered has already been registered. It is possible to confirm in advance without entering the registration ID item, and after inputting the ID into the new registration ID item, selecting and inputting the “inquiry” selection input section allows the new registration ID item to be entered. An inquiry is made as to whether the ID entered in is already registered in the new installation table, and the inquiry result is displayed, so that the chip ID (gaming machine ID) to be newly registered has already been registered. It is possible to accurately grasp whether or not.

  In this way, when it can be confirmed that the chip ID (gaming machine ID) to be newly registered has not already been registered, the “registration” provided at the bottom of the new introduction base (new stand) registration screen is displayed. By selecting and inputting the selection input section “”, the ID input in the item of new registration ID is additionally registered in the new introduction table.

  Here, the operation before starting business in the gaming system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  Before starting business, the hall computer 140 changes various data stored in the storage unit 145 as the date changes, and creates duplicate data of the gaming machine table in a predetermined area of the storage unit 145. Remember.

  Then, after all the pachinko machines 2 in the game hall are activated, the game hall staff starts a game machine confirmation process by performing a predetermined operation. In the game machine confirmation process, the pachinko machine number 001 is assigned. Chip IDs (gaming machine IDs) acquired from the pachinko machine 2 connected to each machine terminal 5 and transmitted from the machine terminal 5 to which the machine 2 is connected, and stored in the machine data table. ), Model name, manufacturer ID, and machine number.

  In response to receiving this transmission request, the base terminal 5 stores the chip ID (game machine ID), model name, manufacturer ID, and the like acquired from the pachinko machine 2 connected to each port stored in the base data table. The machine number assigned to the port to which the pachinko machine 2 is connected is transmitted to the hall computer 140 for each port.

  If the chip ID (gaming machine ID) or model name or manufacturer ID cannot be obtained from the connected pachinko machine 2, it is obtained instead of the chip ID (gaming machine ID) or model name or manufacturer ID. The predetermined data indicating is transmitted.

  In this way, when data is received from the base terminal 5 in response to the transmission of the transmission request, the hall computer 140 determines whether or not the received data includes data indicating acquisition NG.

  When data indicating acquisition NG is included, it is determined that either the chip ID (gaming machine ID) or the model name or the manufacturer ID could not be acquired, and the received unit number is used as the acquisition abnormal table At the same time as registration, an acquisition abnormality process for displaying a predetermined error screen indicating that the unit number and the acquisition abnormality table exist on the display device 147 is performed.

  In this embodiment, even if only the manufacturer ID cannot be acquired, it is determined that the acquisition is abnormal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if only the manufacturer ID cannot be acquired, That is, when the chip ID (game machine ID) and the model name can be acquired, it may be determined that the acquisition is normal and various determination processes described later may be performed.

  On the other hand, when the data indicating the acquisition NG is not included, that is, when the chip ID (game machine ID), the model name, and the manufacturer ID are received, the received chip ID (game machine ID), the model name, Is the same as the model name stored corresponding to the chip ID (game machine ID) in the gaming machine table, that is, the correspondence relationship between the received chip ID (game machine ID) and the model name is A model name determination process is performed to determine whether or not the correspondence relationship between the chip ID (gaming machine ID) stored in the gaming machine table and the model name matches.

  In these model name determination processes, the chip ID (gaming machine ID) is used as key data, the model name stored in correspondence with the chip ID (gaming machine ID) in the gaming machine table, and the received model name. Rather than determining whether or not they match, the model name is used as key data, and the chip ID (gaming machine ID) stored corresponding to the model name in the gaming machine table and the received chip ID (gaming machine) ID) may match.

  In this embodiment, only the model name is the object of determination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the object of determination may be only the model name and manufacturer ID or manufacturer ID.

  If there is a mismatch in the model name determination process, there is a possibility that the connected pachinko machine 2 is illegally modified, for example, the game control microcomputer 232 is replaced with an illegal one. Therefore, the received machine number is registered as a model name mismatched machine, and a model name abnormality process for displaying a predetermined error screen indicating that the machine number and the machine name mismatched machine exist on the display device 147 is performed. In the case of coincidence, the machine number which becomes the arrangement position is further extracted from the received data, and the pachinko machine 1 specified from the received chip ID (game machine ID) is installed at any installation position. The machine number specifying process for specifying whether or not is performed.

  The received chip ID (gaming machine ID) and the machine number specified in the machine number specifying process match the machine number stored in correspondence with the chip ID (gaming machine ID) in the duplicated gaming machine table. In other words, the correspondence between the chip ID (gaming machine ID) acquired by reception and the machine number specified by the machine number specifying process is the chip ID (gaming machine ID) stored in the gaming machine table. ) And the machine number, a gaming machine ID determination process is performed to determine whether or not it matches the correspondence relationship.

  In these gaming machine ID determination processes, the chip ID (game machine ID) is used as key data, and the machine number stored in the gaming machine table corresponding to the chip ID (game machine ID) and the machine number identification Rather than determining whether the machine number specified in the process matches, the chip stored in correspondence with the machine number in the gaming machine table using the machine number specified in the machine number specifying process as key data You may make it determine whether ID (game machine ID) and received chip ID (game machine ID) correspond.

  Further, the determination as to whether or not the correspondence between the chip ID (gaming machine ID) and the machine number matches is specified by, for example, the chip ID (gaming machine ID) and the machine number specifying process acquired by reception. In addition to calculating the total value with the machine number, it is stored in correspondence with either the chip ID (gaming machine ID) acquired by reception in the gaming machine table or the machine number identified in the machine number identification process. The corresponding unit number or chip ID (gaming machine ID) is extracted, the sum value with the chip ID (gaming machine ID) or unit number used for the extraction is calculated, and these summed values are compared to correspond to each other. It may be determined whether or not the two match.

  As described above, the received chip ID (gaming machine ID) and the machine number are compared with the machine number stored in correspondence with the chip ID (gaming machine ID) in the duplicate gaming machine table. Since the data in the gaming machine table is updated as described later when there is a movement of the installation position, if these updated gaming machine tables are to be compared, depending on the order of updating, the game machine table already has Although it is the pachinko machine 2 installed in the game machine and moved to the installation position, the pachinko machine 2 is not installed in the amusement hall (not introduced) and cannot be moved. In order to avoid these misjudgment problems, the gaming machine table before update is duplicated and checked against the duplicate gaming machine table. Whether the position movement is to be able to accurately determine.

  Further, in the present embodiment, all the gaming machine tables are duplicated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is determined that the installation position is moved, and a chip ID (gaming machine) corresponding to the machine number is determined. ID), model name, and manufacturer ID are updated by separately storing pre-update data (unit number, chip ID (game machine ID), model name, manufacturer ID) as pre-update data. It is also possible to store only the data separately and to reduce the storage capacity required for the gaming machine confirmation process by using the pre-update data and the gaming machine table as the data to be collated.

  If they match in the above-described gaming machine ID determination process, a plurality of chip IDs (gaming machine IDs) to be determined in the gaming machine ID determination process are associated with different machine numbers in non-replicated gaming machine tables. Whether or not it is stored, that is, whether or not the same chip ID (game machine ID) is duplicated and stored in the gaming machine table is performed, and if there is no overlap, As the game information table data corresponding to the chip ID (gaming machine ID), the date and unit number of that day are additionally registered, initial value data is set in each game information, and acquired for the next terminal. On the other hand, when there is an overlap, the process of transmitting a request, if there is an overlap, any one of the pachinko machines 2 having the same chip ID (game machine ID) is illegally modified, for example, a game Since there is a possibility that the control microcomputer 232 is replaced with an unauthorized game control microcomputer 232 that duplicates a normal chip ID (game machine ID), it corresponds to these overlapping chip IDs (game machine ID). And registering each unit number stored in the gaming machine table as a duplicate abnormal table, and displaying a predetermined error screen on the display device 147 indicating that the unit number and the duplicate abnormal table exist. carry out.

  In this embodiment, since the chip ID (game machine ID) is stored in association with each machine number in the gaming machine table, the chip ID (gaming machine ID) to be determined is stored in the gaming machine table. Although it is determined whether or not a plurality of different machine numbers are stored in association with each other, the present invention is not limited to this, and each chip ID is contrary to the gaming machine table of the present embodiment. If the configuration is such that the machine number is stored in association with (game machine ID), whether or not the same machine number is stored in association with different chip IDs (game machine ID) as the duplication determination process. If there is a duplication, the duplication number is registered as a duplication error table, and the duplication number and the duplication number error table exist. Show predetermined The machine number duplication error processing for displaying an error screen on the display device 147 may be to implement. Depending on the configuration of the gaming machine table, the machine number duplication determination process may be performed together with the duplication determination process.

  On the other hand, if there is a mismatch in the gaming machine ID determination process, whether or not the received chip ID (gaming machine ID) exists in the duplicate gaming machine table, that is, the chip ID ( It is determined whether or not (gaming machine ID) is included in a chip ID (gaming machine ID) stored in the gaming machine table in association with a machine number other than the machine number specified in the machine number specifying process. The movement determination process is performed.

  If it is determined in the movement determination process that the game machine table is duplicated, it is determined that the installation position is moved, and the gaming machine ID, model name, and manufacturer corresponding to the received machine number in the non-replicated gaming machine table As the ID, the chip ID (gaming machine ID), the model name, and the manufacturer ID received together with the machine number are updated and stored, and the game information table data corresponding to the chip ID (gaming machine ID) When the movement process of additionally registering the date and the machine number and further setting the initial value data in each game information is carried out, and it is determined that it does not exist in the duplicate gaming machine table in the movement determination process, A new determination is made as to whether or not the received chip ID (game machine ID) is present (stored or not) in the new introduction table shown in FIG. Implementing Iridai determination process.

  In other words, by performing the above-described movement process, as illustrated in the pachinko machine having the chip ID (game machine ID) “AA ****** 3” in FIG. 031 ", date and game information of the day, together with the base number" 101 ", date and game information of the day, and the same chip ID (game machine ID)" AA ****** 3 " The game information corresponding to the machine number “101” before movement is managed in association with the machine number “031” after movement, so that the machine number “101” after movement is stored. The game information of the same chip ID (gaming machine ID) “AA ****** 3” is totaled to collect the game number “031” after movement. Game information before moving the installation position of the pachinko machine 2 It will be able to aggregate the table data, including.

  If it is determined that the new installation table determination process does not exist, the reason is not the installation position movement, for example, because the game control microcomputer 232 is replaced with an unauthorized game control microcomputer 232, the table number and the chip ID ( Since there is a possibility that a mismatch with the gaming machine ID) has occurred, the machine number is registered as a fraud table and a predetermined error screen indicating that the machine number and the fraud table exist is displayed. An identification information abnormality process to be displayed on the display device 147 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the newly installed machine determination process, it is determined that a new machine has been replaced, and the gaming machine ID, model name, and manufacturer corresponding to the received machine number in the gaming machine table that is not a duplicate. The chip ID (gaming machine ID), model name and manufacturer ID received together with the machine number are updated and stored, and the chip ID (gaming machine ID) and the chip ID ( As the data corresponding to the gaming machine ID), the date of that day and the machine number are additionally registered, and the introduction process for setting initial value data in each gaming information is executed.

  By performing this introduction process, as illustrated in the pachinko machine 2 with the chip ID (gaming machine ID) “AC ****** 1” in FIG. 10, from the date when the pachinko machine 2 was introduced. The machine number and the game information are continuously managed in the game information table.

  When the above-described processing is performed for all the machine numbers, the duplicated gaming machine table is deleted, and the updated gaming machine table data together with the gaming hall ID (gaming hall identification information) of the gaming hall. After transmitting the update data to the management server 12 installed in the management association, the gaming machine confirmation process is terminated. In the management server 12, the data managed corresponding to the game hall ID (game hall identification information) of each game hall is updated based on the update data, so that it is installed in each game hall. The chip ID (game machine ID) of the pachinko machine 2 is managed by a management association that is a third party.

  Next, an example of processing contents performed by the hall computer 140 during business will be described with reference to FIG. 13. The hall computer 140 during business is based on the table information data transmitted from each terminal 5. The game information of each pachinko machine 2 in the game information table is updated, and on the basis of the table state data included in the table information data, the occurrence of a big hit, the occurrence of a probable change state, the occurrence of a short time state, Detect the occurrence of opening.

  When the occurrence of a big hit or the occurrence of the opening of the front frame 101 is detected, a confirmation process during business is performed, and a predetermined time (from a time set in advance in a determination timer in the base terminal 5) from the time of the detection. When a little longer time) elapses, a transmission request including a machine number that detects the occurrence of a big hit or the occurrence of opening of the front frame 101 is transmitted to the base terminal 5 to generate a big hit or the front frame 101 The chip ID (game machine ID), the model name, the manufacturer ID, and the machine number acquired by the machine terminal 5 from the pachinko machine 2 with the machine number in response to the occurrence of the release of the machine number are transmitted.

  In response to the reception of the transmission request, the base terminal 5 stores the chip ID (gaming machine) acquired from the pachinko machine 2 of the base number stored in association with the base number included in the transmission request received in the base data table. ID), model name, manufacturer ID, and machine number are transmitted to the hall computer 140.

  When the data is received from the terminal 5 in response to the transmission of the transmission request in this way, the hall computer 140 includes the data indicating the acquired NG in the received data, as in the gaming machine confirmation process before the business start. It is determined whether or not.

  When the data indicating the acquisition NG is included, as described above in the gaming machine confirmation process, the received machine number is registered as the acquisition abnormal table, and the unit number and the acquisition abnormal table exist. An acquisition abnormality process for displaying a predetermined error screen shown on the display device 147 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the data indicating the acquisition NG is not included, that is, when the chip ID (game machine ID), the model name, and the manufacturer ID are received, the received chip ID (game machine ID), the model name, Performs a model name determination process for determining whether or not matches the model name stored in correspondence with the chip ID (gaming machine ID) in the gaming machine table.

  If there is a mismatch in the model name determination process, the received machine number is registered as a model name mismatch machine, and the above-described model name abnormality process is performed. A gaming machine ID determination process is performed to determine whether the (gaming machine ID) and the machine number match the machine number stored in correspondence with the chip ID (game machine ID) in the gaming machine table.

  If the game machine ID determination process is the same, the business confirmation process is terminated. If the game machine ID determination process is not the same, the received chip ID (game machine ID) is further changed to the game machine. A movement determination process is performed for determining whether or not the table exists.

  In the present embodiment, the movement determination process is performed when there is a mismatch in the gaming machine ID determination process in the business process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in the business process If the gaming machine does not move, the in-service process determines that the game machine ID determination process is inconsistent and determines that there is an abnormality without performing the movement determination process. You may make it alert | report the generation | occurrence | production of abnormality.

  If it is determined in the movement determination process that the game machine table exists, it is determined that the installation position is moved, and the machine ID, model name, and manufacturer ID corresponding to the received machine number in the game machine table are used. The chip ID (gaming machine ID), model name, and manufacturer ID received together with the number are updated and stored, and the date of that day as the game information table data corresponding to the chip ID (gaming machine ID) Are registered, and initial value data is set for each game information. On the other hand, if it is determined in the movement determination process that the game information does not exist in the gaming machine table, the received chip ID (game) A new introduction base determination process is performed to determine whether or not (machine ID) exists in the new introduction base table shown in FIG. 9 (whether or not it is stored).

  If it is determined in the newly introduced stand determination process that there is no movement of the installation position, for example, because the game control microcomputer 232 is replaced with an unauthorized game control microcomputer 232 after the start of business, And the chip ID (gaming machine ID) may be inconsistent, so that the unit number is registered as a fraud table and a predetermined number indicating that the unit number and the fraud table exist. The identification information abnormality process for displaying the error screen is displayed on the display device 147.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game machine is present in the newly installed machine determination process, it is determined that the gaming machine has been replaced, and the gaming machine ID, model name, and manufacturer ID corresponding to the received machine number in the gaming machine table are determined. The chip ID (gaming machine ID), model name and manufacturer ID received together with the machine number are updated and stored, and the chip ID (gaming machine ID) and the chip ID (gaming machine) are stored as data in the gaming information table. As the data corresponding to (ID), the date of the current day and the machine number are additionally registered, and the introduction process for setting the initial value data to each game information is executed.

  In this way, in response to the opening of the front frame 101 which is likely to occur when an illegal operation such as occurrence of a big hit where a large number of game media are acquired or replacement with an illegal substrate is performed, a chip ID (game) Machine ID), model name, and manufacturer ID are collected sequentially from the pachinko machine 2 during business operations, and checked with a managed chip ID (game machine ID) or model name, for example, in the chip information data Each time the device information data is received from the terminal 5 including the data such as the ID (gaming machine ID) and the model name, the chip ID (gaming machine ID) and the model name are collated. Compared to the implementation, it is preferable because it is possible to effectively determine the presence of fraud without increasing the processing load and communication capacity of the hall computer 140. Is not limited to this, and when the processing of the hall computer 140 is large and the terminal 5 of the hall computer 140 is connected so as to be capable of large-capacity data communication, as described above, Each time the information data including the chip ID (game machine ID) and model name data is transmitted from the terminal 5 to the hall computer 140 and received, the chip ID (game machine ID) and the model are received. Name matching may be performed.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the chip ID (gaming machine ID) and model name collected from each pachinko machine 2 match the contents stored in the gaming machine table, or the machine number and chip ID (gaming machine) ID) and the content stored in the gaming machine table are all determined in the hall computer 140, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, In the base terminal 5, whether or not the chip ID (gaming machine ID) and the model name stored in the base data table match, and the base number and chip ID (gaming machine ID) are stored in the base data table. It is determined whether or not the machine number and the chip ID (gaming machine ID) match. Only when they do not match, the acquired chip ID (gaming machine ID), model name and machine number are hall-compilation. By to send to the over data 140, it may be possible to reduce the shortening and the communication capacity of the reduction and processing time of the processing load of the hall computer 140 in these determination processes.

  Further, the functions of the base terminal 5 are given to the card units 3 and call lamps installed on the pachinko machine 2 in a one-to-one correspondence, and as described above, the base terminal 5 is implemented in the hall computer 140. As in the case where the determination similar to the determination is performed, these various determinations may be performed in the card unit 3 or the calling lamp. For example, by performing the determination in the card unit 3, In the identification information abnormality process when the discrepancy between the machine number and the chip ID (gaming machine ID) occurs, a control for prohibiting the lending of pachinko balls is implemented, and the pachinko machine 2 that may have been cheated is newly You may not be able to carry out games by renting pachinko balls.

  In the embodiment, the chip ID (game machine ID), model name, and manufacturer ID acquired from each pachinko machine 2 are collected together with the machine number via the machine terminal 5 and the island terminal 6. The present invention is not limited to this, and a card unit 3 or a call lamp or the like installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko machine 2 is connected to the hall computer 140 so that data communication is possible. The hall computer 140 may collect the chip ID (game machine ID), the model name, the manufacturer ID, and the machine number via a call lamp or the like.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these gaming machines have a predetermined number of games per game using the gaming value. The slot machine can start a game by setting the number of wagers in the game, and a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. There may be.

  In the above embodiment, only the pachinko machine 2 that is a gaming machine is connected to the base terminal 5, and only the chip ID (game machine ID) of the pachinko machine 2 is used as the placement number in the hall computer 140. Although managed in association with each other, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to these pachinko machines 2, the card unit 3 and the card unit 3 connected to each pachinko machine 2 are acquired. In addition to connecting each counter that counts pachinko balls, ball counters (jet counters) provided at the edge of the game island, etc., and a checkout device that settles cash remaining in visitor cards and membership cards In the hall computer 140, for example, the unit ID and the port number of the connected terminal 5 are set as the arrangement positions, and the unit ID and the port number are set. The device ID (control chip ID) of each connected device is managed in association with the device number, the device ID (control chip ID) is acquired from each device, and the managed device ID ( By comparing with the control chip ID), it may be possible to detect fraud against the device while facilitating the movement of the device.

  Moreover, in the said Example, management data which transmits update data to the management server 12 installed in the management association, and the chip ID (game machine ID) of the pachinko machine 2 installed in the game hall is a third party. For example, even if the same chip ID (gaming machine ID) exists, the cause is a fraud on the gaming hall side, and the gaming hall gives a warning due to these frauds. When neglected, it is preferable because the management union that is a third party can grasp the fraud of these game halls, but the present invention is not limited to this, and by connecting with these management servers 12 It is good also as a structure which does not implement a third party management.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the timing which acquires chip | tip ID (game machine ID), a model name, etc. from the pachinko machine 2 is set as the big hit or door opening time which can determine fraud efficiently, this invention is limited to this. However, these timings may be set at other timings, for example, when the gaming machine is changed from non-operating to operating, or when a predetermined number of consecutive big hits (rensou) occur.

2 Pachinko machine 3 Card unit 5 units terminal 6 Island terminal 26 Out ball counter 140 Hall computer 147 Display device 237 Prize ball control board 581 Port 582 Port 583 Port 584 Port 579 Control microcomputer (MPU)

Claims (1)

An installation position storage means for storing an installation position of the gaming machine in the game hall in association with identification information capable of individually identifying each gaming machine installed in the gaming hall;
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring identification information of the gaming machine output from the gaming machine;
An installation position specifying means for specifying in which installation position the gaming machine specified from the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means;
The correspondence between the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means and the installation position specified by the installation position specification means corresponds to the identification information stored in the installation position storage means and the installation position. First determination means for determining whether or not the relationship matches,
When it is determined by the first determination means that they do not match, the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means is associated with an installation position other than the installation position specified by the installation position specifying means. Second determination means for determining whether or not it is included in the identification information stored in the installation position storage means;
On the condition that it is determined to be included by the second determination means, the identification information stored in the installation position storage means in association with the installation position specified by the installation position specifying means is the identification information. Movement processing means for performing movement processing to update the identification information acquired by the acquisition means;
An identification information abnormality processing unit that performs a predetermined identification information abnormality process on the condition that it is determined not to be included by the second determination unit;
Comprising
A management device for gaming.

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