JP5872302B2 - Gaming system, each device, enclosed game machine, and operation inspection method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system that performs operation inspection of an enclosed game machine in which removal of game media is restricted, each device, an enclosed game machine, and an operation inspection method.

  Conventionally, in a game store such as a pachinko store, a so-called trial is performed in order to confirm the operation of a game machine that throws out a game medium such as a pachinko ball (hereinafter referred to as “open-type game machine”) outside the machine. In many cases, the hitting is performed after closing or before opening. This is because the trajectory of the fired pachinko balls may not be constant due to deterioration of a spring attached to the handle for launching the pachinko balls.

  Specifically, in the case of an open-type gaming machine, a certain number of pachinko balls are stored in the upper plate of the gaming machine, and the pachinko balls stored in the upper plate are sequentially received in response to a handle operation by a store clerk. Fired on the board. For this reason, the store clerk determines the propriety of the spring attached to the handle by observing the trajectory of the pachinko ball that has been launched on the board surface.

  By the way, recently, problems of brought-in balls from other stores and brought-in balls between different lending rates have become obvious, and therefore, enclosed game machines that do not generate such brought-in balls are attracting attention. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a structure in which a player does not touch a game ball, and when a game ball wins, the number of game balls for the winning ball is added to the number of possessed balls, and the number of game balls for the hit ball that does not win is obtained. An enclosed game machine that subtracts from the number of holding balls is disclosed.

In the case of such an enclosed game machine, as in the case of the open game machine, in order to determine whether or not a launch mechanism such as a spring attached to the handle is appropriate, there is a test shot for firing a game ball on the board surface of the game machine. It will be implemented after closing or before opening.

JP 2002-233635 A

However, the enclosed game machine represented by Patent Document 1 is a game machine that does not discharge the game ball outside the machine, and performs an action of throwing the game ball into the upper plate of the game machine for trial hitting. Therefore, it is the actual situation that a test medium must be put in by inserting a recording medium associated with a prepaid value, the number of balls, or a stored ball. As a result, clerk to contemplate fraud, there is a problem that it is not possible to prevent the unauthorized you or exploit won the lifting ball under the guise of the trial.

  Moreover, it is necessary to inspect the performance of the board more strictly than the open type. Specifically, in the enclosed game machine, the performance of the game board surface is determined within a certain range for each model in the same manner as in the open game machine. The board performance includes, for example, the probability that a game ball launched into the winning opening will enter, and the time during which the launched game ball stays in the board.

  The performance of the above-mentioned board surface is generally constant at the time of shipment, but as the number of times it is used for games increases, a slight displacement of obstacle means provided on the board surface to control the flow of the launched game ball, There is a possibility that the game performance will gradually change due to the deviation of the board surface, floating, and distortion. When such a change in performance occurs, there is a high probability that a game ball will stay on the board surface, a problem that a return ball returning to the launch mechanism will increase, and the launch will not be performed normally.

  In the case of an open-type game machine, there is no problem because the game can continue even if a small amount of balls are clogged, but in the case of an enclosed game machine, it is used because there is a high probability of circulating balls inside If the absolute number of game balls is small and a ball is clogged, it may cause troubles such as the game cannot be continued.

  In this way, since the enclosed game machine needs to inspect the board performance more strictly than the open game machine, the frequency of inspection is higher than that of the enclosed game machine, and fraud aimed at the time of inspection is performed. There are many opportunities to be struck.

  For this reason, it is an important issue how to prevent fraud by a store clerk of an enclosed game machine when performing a trial hit. Such fraud is not only caused by the store clerk, but also occurs similarly when implemented by a third party who has illegally entered the game store.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and provides a gaming system and an operation inspection method that can efficiently prevent fraud associated with an operation inspection of an enclosed game machine. Objective.

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides an enclosed game machine in which removal of game media is restricted and a game is played based on the number of game media stored in a predetermined storage unit, and the encapsulation A game system having each of the device for performing processing for storing the game medium in the storage unit with respect to the game machine, wherein each of the game devices performs a predetermined operation test of the enclosed game machine On condition that an operation inspection transfer operation has been performed, operation inspection transfer control means for performing processing for storing the number of game media for performing operation inspection in the storage unit of the enclosed game machine, and the enclosed game When the operation inspection management means for managing the operation inspection of the machine, and at least when the operation inspection management means manages the operation inspection, the status regarding the game medium of the enclosed game machine is acquired. State taking And means, during the operation test, characterized in that a restriction control means for performing control for limiting a process of associating the game medium to the recording medium.

Further, the present invention is the above invention, on the condition that the operation inspection management means, on the condition that the processing for setting the number of game media stored in the storage unit of the enclosed game machine to an initial value has been performed. The operation inspection end process is performed .

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein each of the platform devices further includes a launch signal generating means for generating a launch signal instructing launch of the game medium, and the enclosed game machine is more The game medium is launched into a game area when a firing signal is received.

Also, in the present invention according to the above-mentioned invention, the firing signal generation means generates a firing signal including designation information that designates the firing strength of the game medium. The game medium is fired at an intensity based on designation information included in the firing signal.

Further, the present invention is a stand device for performing the gaming medium lending process for the enclosed game machine in which the removal of the gaming medium is restricted, storage means for storing the number of gaming media for operation inspection, Processing for storing the number of game media for performing an operation test in the storage unit of the enclosed game machine on condition that a predetermined operation test transition operation for performing an operation test of the enclosed game machine has been performed. When the operation inspection transition control means to perform, the operation inspection management means for managing the operation inspection of the enclosed game machine, and at least managing that the operation inspection management means is under operation inspection, A state acquisition unit that acquires a state relating to the game medium of the enclosed game machine, and a restriction control unit that performs control to limit a process of associating the game medium with a recording medium during the operation inspection. When That.

Further, the present invention is an enclosed game machine in which removal of game media is restricted, and storage means for storing the number of game media for operation inspection, and predetermined operation inspection for performing operation inspection of the enclosed game machine Management means for managing the number of game media for the operation test based on the result of the game by the enclosed game machine when the transition operation is performed, and associating the game media with the recording medium during the operation test And control means for performing control to limit processing.

Further, the present invention provides an enclosed game machine in which a game medium is restricted from being taken out and plays a game based on the number of game media stored in a predetermined storage unit, and a game is stored in the storage unit with respect to the enclosed game machine. An operation inspection method for a gaming system having each device for performing processing for storing a medium, on condition that a predetermined operation inspection transition operation for performing operation inspection of the enclosed gaming machine has been performed An operation inspection transition control step for performing processing for storing the number of gaming media for inspection in the storage unit of the enclosed game machine, and an operation inspection for managing that the operation of the enclosed game machine is being performed. When managing the management process, and at least when the operation inspection management process is under operation inspection, a state acquisition step of acquiring a state relating to the game medium of the enclosed game machine, and during the operation inspection, The game Characterized in that it includes a restriction control step of performing control to limit the process of associating the body to the recording medium.

According to the present invention, the number of game media for performing an operation test is stored in the storage unit of the enclosed game machine on condition that a predetermined operation test transition operation for performing an operation test of the enclosed game machine has been performed. If the operation of the enclosed game machine is being managed and at least that the operation test is being managed, the status regarding the game medium of the enclosed game machine is acquired and the operation is checked. Among them, since it is configured to perform control to limit the process of associating the game medium with the recording medium, it is possible to efficiently prevent fraud associated with the operation check of the enclosed game machine, each device, the enclosed type A gaming machine and an operation inspection method can be provided.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the operation inspection of the gaming system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of the gaming system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the inter-card card processing machine and the enclosed game machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine and the enclosed game machine shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the firing unit shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display control of test result data by the test result processing unit. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display control of test result data by the management apparatus. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the operation inspection process of the inter-card card processing machine and the enclosed game machine shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the operation inspection of the gaming system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine and the enclosed game machine shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of operation inspection processing of the inter-card card processing machine shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the operation inspection of the gaming system according to the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine and the enclosed game machine shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the operation inspection process of the inter-card card processing machine and the enclosed game machine shown in FIG.

  Exemplary embodiments of a game system, each machine, an enclosed game machine, and an operation inspection method according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  In this specification, “mochitama” refers to data indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in the game or the number of the game media, and can be used again for the game only during that day (time before closing). Say what you can do. The stored ball is data indicating the game media acquired by the player in the game and the number of the game media, and can be used again for the game after the next day (time after closing). Mochidama can be used by both general and member players, and is used when the game table is moved. The stored ball is normally only available to member players, and is used when the acquired game medium is used for games from the next day. Usually, a predetermined fee is imposed on the use of the stored ball (the fee is collected by subtracting the number of game media), but it may not be collected depending on the time zone or member type.

  First, the concept of the operation inspection of the gaming system according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the operation inspection of the gaming system according to the first embodiment. In the gaming system according to the first embodiment, the inter-card card processing machine 10 is provided side by side with the enclosed gaming machine 20 in which gaming balls are enclosed.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 has two operation modes: a normal mode that is used during the operation of the amusement store, and a test mode that is used when an operation inspection of the enclosed gaming machine 20 is performed. In the normal mode, the inter-card card processing machine 10 performs a process of lending a game ball to the enclosed game machine 20. Specifically, when the inter-card card processing machine 10 receives the card, the inter-card card processing machine 10 transmits the number of possessed balls valued to the card to the enclosed game machine 20. The enclosed game machine 20 launches a game ball into the game area within the range of the received number of balls, and transmits the game results (the number of shot balls and the number of winning balls) to the inter-card processing machine 10. Further, the inter-card processing machine 10 stores the prepaid value if the prepaid value is valued on the card, and stores the money converted into the prepaid value when the insertion of money is accepted. When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts a ball lending operation by the player, the prepaid value is subtracted by a predetermined number, and the number of possessed balls corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value is transmitted to the enclosed game machine 20.

  Further, when the card return operation is performed by the player, the inter-card card processing machine 10 acquires the number of balls from the enclosed game machine 20 and stores the acquired number of balls and its own device. Prepaid value is added to the card to control card discharge. In this way, the number of possessed balls valued on the card can be used for games and prize exchanges in other gaming machines.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 sets its own device to the test mode based on a predetermined operation by the store clerk, a mode setting instruction from the remote controller possessed by the store clerk, or a mode setting instruction from the host device (1).

  The inter-card card processing machine 10 set to the test mode transmits the number of holding balls for the test to the enclosed game machine 20 (2). The enclosed game machine 20 stores the number of balls received from the inter-card processor 10 as ball data, and fires a game ball into the game area within the range of the ball data (3), and the result of the game (The number of shots and the number of winning balls) are transmitted to the inter-card processing machine 10 (4). The inter-card processing machine 10 stores the game results (the number of shots and the number of winning balls) received from the enclosed game machine 20 as test result data (5). While operating in this test mode, control is performed to limit the process of associating the number of balls with the card even if a card return operation is performed. The process of associating the number of possessions with the card is not limited to the process of recording the number of possessions on the card, but includes the process of storing the card ID and the number of possessions that uniquely identify the card in the management device. .

  Moreover, the control which restricts the process which values the number of holding balls to a card means the control which restrict | limits discharge | emission of a card | curd. Specifically, for a card received in advance, control for inhibiting or invalidating acceptance of the card return operation, control for accepting the card return operation, but prohibiting removal of the card without performing a process of associating the number of possessions with the card , Including a control for accepting a card return operation and associating the number of balls with the card but prohibiting the card from being taken out. In addition, the control for suppressing or invalidating the acceptance of the operation for issuing the number of possessed balls associated with the new card, the operation for accepting the operation for associating the number of retained balls with the new card is accepted, but the process for associating the number of retained balls with the card Control for prohibiting the removal of the card without performing the operation, and the operation for associating the number of possessed balls with the new card to be issued and associating the number of retained balls with the card.

  In addition, the management device may be configured to set the opening preparation time and the opening time (or closing time) so that the test mode cannot be executed during the opening time. When the store is not open, the management device cannot rewrite the value associated with the card, issue a new card, or generate a sales. Therefore, the card cannot be issued while operating in the test mode.

  As described above, the inter-card card processing machine 10 transmits the test holding ball to the enclosed game machine 20 when the test mode is set. When using a test ball, it is not necessary to insert a card or insert money. Also, the test holding balls are different from ordinary holding balls in that they are not valued for cards and cannot be used for games or prize exchanges in other gaming machines. Since the enclosed game machine 20 does not distinguish between a normal holding ball and a test holding ball, the same operation as when playing a game using a normal holding ball can be performed.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 displays and outputs the number of shot balls and the number of winning balls in the test result data. Also, a payout rate obtained by dividing the number of winning balls by the number of driven balls is calculated and displayed. Also, the number of balls to be shot, the number of balls to be paid out and the ball payout rate are transmitted to the upper management device.

  In this way, by performing an operation inspection of the enclosed game machine 20 using a test holding ball that cannot be used for gaming or prize exchange in other gaming machines, it is possible to perform an operation inspection while preventing fraud. Further, whether or not the enclosed game machine 20 is operating normally can be determined based on whether or not the payout rate of the enclosed game machine falls within a predetermined range.

  Next, the system configuration of the gaming system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of the gaming system according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, this gaming system includes a plurality of enclosed gaming machines 20, an inter-card processing machine 10 provided corresponding to each enclosed gaming machine 20, a management device 40, and a prize management. The device 70 and the payment machine 80 are connected via a communication line 90.

  The enclosed game machine 20 is a device in which a player plays a ball game by driving a game ball sealed inside the device into a game area. This enclosed game machine 20 can drive a game ball into the game area within the range of the number of balls. The game area is provided with a plurality of winning areas (winning openings), and a predetermined number of gaming balls are awarded as prize balls based on the passing of the gaming balls through the winning area. In addition, a predetermined number of start areas (start ports) are provided in the game area, and a predetermined lottery is performed based on the fact that a game ball has passed through the start area. If the lottery is a big hit, an operation that is advantageous to the game is performed, such as an improvement of the passing probability of the game ball to the winning area or the other starting area by operating a predetermined movable member or the like. There may be an area that doubles as a starting area and a winning area.

  The winning area is provided with a predetermined detection sensor for detecting the passing of the game ball to the winning area, and detects the passing (winning) of the game ball driven into the winning area by the sensor. It is like that. In addition, the enclosed game machine 20 has a prize ball memory that stores how many game balls are awarded as prize balls for each winning area. In addition, the enclosed game machine 20 has the storage unit store the ball data that stores the number of balls that the player can use for the game.

  Therefore, when the passage of a game ball that has been struck to a specific prize area is detected by the sensor, the number of prize balls to be awarded is determined from the stored contents of the prize ball memory and the number of game balls that have passed the prize area. The stored content is updated by adding the number of winning balls to the number of holding balls indicated by the holding ball data. In addition, if there is a request for notification of the number of balls based on the card ejection operation from the inter-card processing machine 10, the inter-card card processing machine 10 is notified of the number of internal balls indicated by the internal ball data, and Clear to “0”. Furthermore, when the notification of the number of balls based on the ball lending operation is received from the inter-card processing machine 10, the notified number of balls is added to the number of balls held in the ball data and the stored contents are stored. Update.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 is a device that lends game balls to the enclosed game machine 20. The inter-card processing machine 10 stores the prepaid value for the banknote when the banknote inserted by the player is received.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 stores the prepaid value and the number of possessed balls associated with the card when the card is received, and stores the prepaid value and the number of retained balls when the card return operation is accepted. Eject processing in association with the card.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 subtracts a predetermined value from the prepaid value when a ball lending operation is performed by the player, and calculates the number of held balls corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value. Lending game balls by adding to.

  Further, as already described, when the inter-card card processing machine 10 is set to the test mode, it transmits a test holding ball to the enclosed game machine 20 and performs an operation test of the enclosed game machine 20. Thus, it is possible to perform an operation inspection while preventing fraud.

  The island controller 30 is a relay device that bundles a group of enclosed gaming machines 20 and inter-card card processing machines 10 provided on the game island. The management device 40 manages the function of managing the prepaid value of the card, the number of possessions, etc. as card data, the function of managing the member data of members registered as members in the amusement store, and the operation inspection of the enclosed game machine 20. It has a function.

  The management device 40 updates the card data when receiving the card ID and the number of balls from the inter-card card processing machine 10, and is associated with the card ID when receiving the card ID from the inter-card card processing machine 10. The number of held balls is notified to the inter-card card processing machine 10. In addition, when the management device 40 receives the card ID from the premium management device 70, the management device 40 notifies the premium management device 70 of the number of possessed balls associated with the card ID.

  In addition, the management device 40 manages the accumulated balls, points, the number of visits, a game history, a personal identification number, a name, and the like in association with the card ID of the member card issued to the member. Further, the management device 40 updates the card data when receiving the card ID and the number of stored balls from the prize management device 70, and when receiving the card ID from the inter-card processing unit 10, it is associated with the card ID. The number of stored balls is notified to the inter-card card processing machine 10.

  Further, the management device 40 can transmit a mode setting instruction to the inter-card card processing machine 10 to switch the operation mode of the inter-card card processing machine 10. When the management device 40 receives the number of balls lent, the number of shots and the number of winning balls from the inter-card processing machine 10 operating in the normal mode, the number of balls rented, the number of shots received and the prize The number of balls is associated with the identification information of the enclosed game machine 20 and managed as business management data. In addition, when the test apparatus receives test result data from the inter-card card processor 10 operating in the test mode, the management apparatus 40 manages the test result data in association with the identification information of the enclosed game machine 20. The management device 40 can display the test management data of the plurality of enclosed gaming machines 20 in an arbitrary display format such as a list display.

  The prize management device 70 is a terminal device for exchanging prizes that is attached to a prize exchange counter in the amusement store, and performs prize exchange processing for storing and holding balls. The premium management device 70 is connected to a reader / writer that reads a card ID from a card and a special premium payout device that pays out a special premium. When the reader / writer accepts the card, the prize management device 70 transmits the card ID of the card read by the reader / writer to the management device 40, and requests the number of balls held and the number of stored balls.

  When the card associated with the prepaid value is inserted, the checkout machine 80 reads the prepaid value from the card, pays out the corresponding money, and clears the prepaid value to zero.

  Next, the external configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 and the enclosed game machine 20 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 and the enclosed game machine 20 shown in FIG. Although the inter-card card processing machine 10 that accepts only banknotes is shown in the figure, a unit for accepting coins may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inter-card card processing machine 10 includes a status display unit 11 that displays the status of the apparatus of the inter-card card processing machine 10 by lighting or flashing a predetermined color lamp, and various types of game balls when lending the game balls. And a bill insertion slot 12 for accepting bills. In addition, the inter-card processing machine 10 is provided with a display operation unit 13 such as a touch panel display, and a card insertion slot 14 for receiving a card storing a card ID, prepaid value, stored ball data, and possessed ball data.

  In addition, the enclosed game machine 20 has a handle 21 used when driving the enclosed game ball into the game area, a prepaid value display unit 15 for displaying the remaining number of prepaid values, and a holding unit for displaying the number of balls. A ball number display unit 16 is provided.

  Next, the internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 and the enclosed game machine 20 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 and the enclosed game machine 20 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the inter-card card processing machine 10 includes a display operation unit 13, a card reader / writer 10 a, a banknote transport unit 10 b, a communication unit 10 c, a storage unit 10 e, and a control unit 10 f.

  The card reader / writer 10 a is a reading unit that reads a card ID and prepaid value data from a card inserted into the card insertion slot 14. The card inserted into the card insertion slot 14 is stored in a card storage unit (not shown) through the card reader / writer 10a.

  The banknote conveyance part 10b is a conveyance part conveyed to the banknote storage part which is not shown in figure, discriminating the money type and authenticity of the banknote inserted from the banknote insertion port 12. FIG. The communication unit 10 c is an interface unit for performing data communication between the control unit of the enclosed game machine 20 and the management device 40.

  The communication unit 10c has a security chip unit. The security chip has its own identification ID and a predetermined encryption / decryption program, and is used for communication between the enclosed game machine 20 and the security chip of the management device 40. The security chip determines whether the data input / output from the communication unit 10c corresponds to a predetermined data type that requires security, and if not, inputs / outputs the data as it is. On the other hand, in the case of a data type that requires security, mutual input / output between the enclosed gaming machine 20 or the security chip of the management device 40 using its own identification ID and the other party's identification ID. Perform authentication process. If mutual authentication is OK, the data encrypted by the encryption program is output in the case of output, and in the case of input, the data received from the other party is awaited and the received data is decrypted. An encryption / decryption method is determined in advance between the enclosed game machine 20 and the security chip of the management device 40, and it is possible to decrypt data encrypted by the other party. Here, the data that does not require security includes data that is not substantially damaged even if input illegally, such as an input signal for a card return operation. The data requiring security includes data directly related to the profits of the player / game shop, such as possession data, fraud detection signals in gaming machines, ball rental notification, ball usage notification, and rate information. Further, the control unit 10f may determine whether the data type requires security. Also, if the mutual authentication results in NG, the device (game machine or inter-card card processing machine) that detected the mutual authentication NG outputs an error to the host device and the display unit of the device itself, and the error is reduced. To do.

  The storage unit 10e is a storage device composed of a hard disk device, a nonvolatile memory, or the like. In the normal mode, the storage unit 10e stores a card ID 10e1 and prepaid value data 10e3. In the test mode, the storage unit 10e does not store the card ID 10e1 and the prepaid value data 10e3, but stores the test result data 10e4.

  The card ID 10e1 is a card ID read by the card reader / writer 10a. When a card is transported from a card storage section (not shown) to the card insertion slot 14 and the card is ejected, the card ID 10e1 is updated with the card ID read by the card reader / writer 10a during the transport. Also, when a card is transported from the card insertion slot 14 to a card storage unit (not shown), the card ID 10e1 is updated with the card ID read by the card reader / writer 10a during the transport.

  The prepaid value data 10e3 indicates the remaining number of prepaid values of the player at the present time. The prepaid value is added by depositing or inserting a card associated with the prepaid value, and subtracted by a game ball lending process.

  The test result data 10e4 is obtained by dividing the number of shots and prizes received from the enclosed gaming machine 20 while the inter-card card processing machine 10 is operating in the test mode, and the number of prize balls divided by the number of shots to be awarded. It is the data which shows the played ball rate and the abnormality judgment result of the residence time on the game board surface of the game ball.

  The control unit 10f is a control unit that controls the inter-card processing machine 10 as a whole, and includes a data management unit 10f1, a bill processing unit 10f2, a card processing unit 10f3, a mode setting unit 10f4, and an inspection processing unit 10f5. Further, a prepaid value display unit 15 is connected to the control unit 10f.

  The data management unit 10f1 is a management unit that manages the prepaid value data 10e3 stored in the storage unit 10e during operation in the normal mode. When the player performs a ball lending operation, the data management unit 10f1 updates the prepaid value indicated by the prepaid value data 10e3 by subtracting a predetermined value (for example, “1000”), and updates the retained money corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value. The enclosure type gaming machine 20 is notified to add a number (for example, “250”).

  Moreover, when a banknote is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 12, the data management unit 10f1 adds a prepaid value corresponding to the banknote to the prepaid value data 10e3 and updates it. Further, when a card is inserted into the card insertion slot 14, the data management unit 10f1 adds the prepaid value associated with the card to the prepaid value data 10e3 and updates it. Here, for convenience of explanation, the case where “addition” and “subtraction” are performed is shown. However, for example, instead of adding to the prepaid value data 10e3 itself, the prepaid value data 10e3 may be updated with the added value. Is possible.

  The banknote processing unit 10f2 operates in the normal mode, performs conveyance control of banknotes received from the banknote insertion slot 12, and performs denomination and authenticity identification of the banknotes, and then transfers the banknotes to a banknote storage unit (not shown). It is a processing part to store.

  If the card processing unit 10f3 receives a card from the card insertion slot 14 during operation in the normal mode, the card reader / writer 10a reads the card ID and the prepaid value, and the storage unit 10e as the card ID 10e1 and the prepaid value data 10e3. Remember me.

  Further, the card processing unit 10f3 transmits the card ID 10e1 to the management device 40, and receives the number of possessed balls and the number of stored balls associated with the card ID from the management device 40. The card processing unit 10f3 adds the number of balls to the number of balls in the enclosing game machine 20. In addition, when the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts a predetermined stored ball replay operation, the inter-card card processing machine 10 subtracts the predetermined number from the number of stored balls, and adds the subtracted amount to the number of balls in the enclosed game machine 20.

  Furthermore, if the card processing unit 10f3 receives a card return operation in the normal mode, the card processing unit 10f3 acquires the number of possessed balls from the enclosed game 20, and transmits the acquired number of retained balls and the card ID 10e1 to the management device 40. To update the card data. Thereafter, the prepaid value data 10e3 is written on the card and returned from the card insertion slot 14. Note that after the prepaid value data 10e3 is written to the card, the prepaid value data 10e3 is cleared to zero.

  When the card processing unit 10f3 is operating in the test mode, when the card return operation is accepted, the card processing unit 10f3 rejects the card return operation and does not associate the number of possessed balls with the card.

  The mode setting unit 10f4 is a processing unit that switches the operation mode of the own device based on a predetermined operation by the store clerk, a mode setting instruction from the remote controller owned by the store clerk, or a mode setting instruction from the host device.

  In the case of setting to the test mode, the store clerk who performed the operation to set to the test mode is authenticated, and information relating to the store clerk is recorded. The information regarding the clerk can include an ID for identifying the clerk, the title of the clerk, and the operation time. Further, when returning from the test mode to the normal mode, the store clerk is authenticated and information about the store clerk is recorded.

  As already described, the operation mode of the inter-card processor 10 includes a normal mode and a test mode. In addition to these two operation modes, other modes such as a power saving mode can be provided. In the power saving mode, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the display is erased, the status lamp is turned off, and the like to suppress power consumption. Specifically, when a predetermined time has elapsed with both the prepaid value and the number of possessed balls being “0”, when the card is ejected, or when the operation of the enclosed game machine 20 is stopped (for example, the handle is held for a predetermined time). If the player is resting or the game point is closed, if any of the conditions is satisfied, the inter-card card processing machine 10 enters the power saving mode. In addition, when the inter-card card processing machine 10 is in the power saving mode, the enclosed game machine 20 may be notified so that the enclosed game machine 20 is also in the power saving mode.

  The inspection processing unit 10f5 is a processing unit that performs an operation inspection in the test mode, and includes a test holding ball supply unit 10g1, a firing signal generation unit 10g2, and a test result processing unit 10g3.

  The test ball supply unit 10g1 is a processing unit that transmits a test ball to the enclosed game machine 20 when the operation mode is set to the test mode by the mode setting unit 10f4.

  The firing signal generation unit 10g2 is a processing unit that generates and transmits a firing signal that instructs the enclosed game machine 20 to launch a game ball. When the enclosed game machine 20 receives the launch signal, it launches a game ball even if the handle 21 is not operated. Details of this firing signal will be described later.

  The test result processing unit 10g3 is a processing unit that manages the test result data 10e4. Specifically, the test result processing unit 10g3 adds the test result data 10e4 to the number of shots in the test result data 10e4 when receiving the number of shots from the enclosed game machine 20 during the test mode. Update. Further, the test result processing unit 10g3 updates the test result data 10e4 by adding to the number of winning balls in the test result data 10e4 when the number of winning balls is received from the enclosed game machine 20 during the test mode. Further, the test result processing unit determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the residence time of the game ball on the game board surface, and updates the test result data 10e4.

  The test result processing unit 10g3 calculates the yield rate by dividing the number of winning balls by the number of driving balls if the number of shots or winning balls in the test result data 10e4 is updated, and the test result data Updates the payout rate of 10e4.

  Further, the test result processing unit 10g3 controls the display operation unit 13 to display the number of shot balls, the number of winning balls, the payout rate, and the residence time determination result indicated by the test result data 10e4. In addition, the test result processing unit 10g3 transmits the test result data 10e4 to the management device 40.

  The prepaid value display unit 15 is provided on the front surface of the enclosed game machine 20 and is directly connected to the control unit 10 f of the inter-card processing machine 10. The prepaid value display unit 15 displays the prepaid value indicated by the prepaid value data 10e3. The number-of-bearing-ball display unit 16 is provided on the front surface of the enclosed game machine 20. The number of possessed balls display unit 16 displays the number of possessed balls of the enclosed game machine 20.

  The enclosed game machine 20 includes a communication unit 22, a launch unit 27, a storage unit 23, a game control unit 24, a storage unit 25, and a control unit 26. The communication unit 22 is an interface unit for performing data communication with the inter-card card processor 10.

  The communication unit 22 has a security chip. The security chip has its own identification ID and a predetermined encryption / decryption program, and communicates with the security chip unit of the inter-card card processor 10. The security chip determines whether or not the data input / output from the communication unit 22 corresponds to a predetermined data type requiring security, and if not, inputs / outputs the data as it is. On the other hand, if it corresponds to a data type that requires security, mutual authentication processing is performed between the security chip of the inter-card card processing machine 10 using its own identification ID and the other party's identification ID when inputting and outputting data. Do. If mutual authentication is OK, the data encrypted by the encryption program is output in the case of output, and in the case of input, the data received from the other party is awaited and the received data is decrypted. An encryption / decryption method is determined in advance with the security chip of the inter-card card processing machine 10, and data encrypted by the other party can be mutually decrypted. Here, the data that does not require security includes data that is not substantially damaged even if it is illegally input, such as an input signal such as a return button. Data that requires security includes data directly related to the profits of the player / game store, such as data for holding balls and fraud detection signals in gaming machines. Further, the control unit 26 may determine whether the data type requires security.

  The launch unit 27 is a unit that launches a game ball when the handle 21 is operated in a state where the number of possessed balls indicated by the possessed ball data 23b is greater than zero. In addition, when the handle 21 is operated in a state where the number of possessed balls indicated by the retained ball data 23b is greater than 0, when a firing signal is received from the inter-card processing machine 10, a game ball is launched. Details of the launch unit 27 will be described later.

  The storage unit 23 and the storage unit 25 of the enclosed game machine 20 are storage devices including a hard disk device, a nonvolatile memory, and the like. The storage unit 23 stores game management data 23a. The game management data 23a is data used for managing game processing of the enclosed game machine 20. The storage unit 25 stores the possession ball data 23b.

  The game control unit 24 is a control unit that is connected to the storage unit 23 and the control unit 26 and controls a game using the enclosed game ball. The game control unit 24 transmits the number of shot balls to the inter-card processing machine 10 every time a game ball is shot into the game area. The number of shot balls may be transmitted every predetermined number of balls or every predetermined time instead of every ball. The game control unit 24 transmits the generated number of winning balls to the inter-card card processing machine 10 when a winning ball is generated. The game control unit 24 transmits the number of shot balls and the number of winning balls through the communication control unit 26a of the control unit 26.

  The control unit 26 includes a communication control unit 26a and a ball management unit 26b. The communication control unit 26 a is a control unit that controls communication with the inter-card card processing machine 10 and communication with the game control unit 24. The possession management unit 26b is a processing unit that manages the possession ball data 23b.

  Specifically, when the possession management unit 26b receives a notification of the number of balls to be added to the possession balls from the inter-card processing machine 10, it updates the possession data 23b by adding the notified number of balls. . In addition, the possession management unit 26b subtracts the number of balls every time the game control unit 24 launches a game ball in the game area, and adds the number of balls according to the prize when the game ball wins. The data 23b is updated.

  In addition, if a card return operation is performed from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the internal ball management unit 26b transmits the number of internal balls indicated by the internal ball data 23b to the inter-card card processing machine 10, and the internal ball data 23b. Is cleared to zero. Moreover, if the possession management part 26b receives the possession ball clear instruction from the inter-card processing machine 10, the possession ball data 23b is cleared to zero.

  Next, the firing unit 27 shown in FIG. 4 will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the firing unit 27 shown in FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 5, the launch unit 27 includes a rotation amount sensor 27a, a launch signal generator 27b, and a launch mechanism 27c.

The rotation amount sensor 27 a is a sensor that detects the rotation amount of the handle 21. The rotation amount sensor 27a outputs the detected rotation amount to the firing signal generation unit 27b. When the rotation amount sensor 27a detects the rotation of the handle 21, the firing signal generation unit 27b generates a firing signal and outputs it to the firing mechanism 27c. This firing signal includes a firing speed (firing intensity) level corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle 21.

When the launch mechanism 27c receives a launch permission from the control unit 26 and receives a launch signal, the launch mechanism 27c launches a game ball to the game area with an intensity corresponding to the launch speed (launch strength) level. Send a fire notice. The control unit 26 outputs a firing permission to the firing mechanism 27c when the number of possessed balls indicated by the owning ball data 23b is greater than 0, and the holding data indicated by the owning ball data 23b when receiving a firing notification from the firing mechanism 27c. Subtract 1 from the number of balls.

The firing mechanism 27 c also receives a firing signal from the inter-card card processor 10. When a firing signal is received from the inter-card processing machine 10, a game ball is launched even if the handle 21 is not rotating. For this reason, it is possible to automatically launch a game ball for operation inspection. The firing signal transmitted by the inter-card processor 10 is generated by the firing signal generator 10g2. The launch signal generated by the launch signal generator 10g2 also includes the launch speed (launch intensity) level, like the launch signal output by the launch signal generator 27b. Accordingly, when the game signal ball is fired at various launch speeds (launch strengths) by the firing signal generator 10g2 of the inter-card processing machine 10 generating a plurality of launch signals having different launch speed (launch strength) levels. Can be confirmed.

  Next, display control of the test result data 10e4 by the test result processing unit 10g3 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display control of the test result data 10e4 by the test result processing unit 10g3.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the inter-card card processing machine 10 is set to the test mode, the display operation unit 13 indicates that the operation test is performed by performing a test hit of a game ball during the test mode. “In-place”, a firing method display indicating whether firing by manual operation of the handle 21 or firing signal generation is being performed, “out” indicating the number of balls to be shot, and the number of winning balls “Safe” to be displayed, the calculated payout rate, and a reset button for accepting an operation to reset the test result data 10e4 are displayed.

  FIG. 6A shows a state immediately after the transition to the setting mode, the number of balls to be hit and the number of balls to be awarded are “0”, the payout rate is “0%”, and the residence time determination result is “No abnormal residence time”. When the handle 21 is rotated from this state, the game ball is fired, and the number of shot balls, the number of winning balls, the ball payout rate, and the residence time determination result are updated. FIG. 6B shows a state in which the number of balls to be hit is “150”, the number of balls to be awarded is “75”, the payout rate is “50.0%”, and the residence time determination result is “abnormal residence time”. Show. The firing method display is “manual”.

When the reset button is operated from the state shown in FIG. 6B, the number of shots and the number of winning balls are cleared to “0” as shown in FIG. 6C, and the payout rate is “0%”. It is. The residence time determination result is cleared to “no residence time abnormality”. After the reset operation, if the firing signal generation unit 10g2 generates a firing signal, the firing method display becomes “automatic”, and a game ball is launched based on the generated firing signal, and the number of balls to be hit and the number of winning balls And the payout rate is updated. In addition, in order to stop the generation of the firing signal, the “ball firing level” indicating the range of the firing speed (launch strength) level of the generated firing signal, the “number of remaining firing balls” indicating the number of firing signals to be generated, and And a stop button.

  FIG. 6D shows a state in which the number of balls to be hit is “1500”, the number of balls to be awarded is “300”, the payout rate is “20.0%”, and the residence time determination result is “no residence time abnormality”. Show. The firing method display is “automatic”, the ball firing level is “30 to 65”, and the remaining number of fired balls is “3500 balls”. When the stop button is operated in this state, the generation of the firing signal is stopped as shown in FIG. 6E, and the stop button is replaced with a start button for restarting the generation of the firing signal.

  In addition, the management apparatus 40 that has received the test result data 10e4 from the test result processing unit 10g3 can control the display of the test result data 10e4 in an arbitrary format. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining display control of the test result data 10e4 by the management device 40. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the payout rate received from the inter-card card processing machine 10 is compared with the reference payout rate, and the comparison result is displayed as a map for each gaming machine.

  Specifically, a gaming machine in which the payout rate is less than 70% of the standard payout rate, a gaming machine in which the payout rate is 70% to 90% of the standard payout rate, and the payout rate A game machine with 110% to 120% of the standard payout rate and a game machine with a payout rate of 130 or more of the standard output rate are shaded.

  With such a display, it is possible to easily recognize an abnormality in the payout rate. Similarly, the number of hit balls, the number of winning balls and the residence time determination result can be compared with the respective reference data, and the comparison result can be displayed as a map. Further, possible causes of abnormalities, countermeasures, etc. may be displayed together. Moreover, you may comprise so that it may display not only on the management apparatus 40 but on the enclosed game machine 20 or a card terminal.

  Next, the processing procedure of the operation inspection process of the inter-card card processing machine 10 and the enclosed game machine 20 shown in FIG. 4 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the operation inspection processing of the inter-card card processing machine 10 and the enclosed game machine 20 shown in FIG.

  First, the mode setting unit 10f4 of the inter-card processing machine 10 operates based on a predetermined operation by the store clerk, a mode setting instruction from the remote controller possessed by the store clerk, or a mode setting instruction from the host device. Is set to the test mode (step S101; Yes), the test ball supply unit 10g1 transmits the test ball to the enclosed game machine 20 (step S102).

  The ball management unit 26b of the enclosed game machine 20 stores the number of test balls received from the inter-card processing machine 10 in the storage unit 25 as the number of balls (step S201). After the end of step S201, the launch unit 27 of the enclosed game machine 20 determines whether a launch signal has been accepted (step S202). If the launch signal is accepted (step S202; Yes), the game ball is launched. The number of holding balls is decremented by 1 by this game ball firing (step S203). After the game ball is fired, the enclosed game machine 20 transmits the number of shot balls to the inter-card card processing machine 10. If a winning ball is generated, the number of winning balls is transmitted to the inter-card processing machine 10 together with the number of balls to be hit (step S204).

  When the test result processing unit 10g3 of the inter-card processing machine 10 receives the number of shots and the number of winning balls from the enclosed game machine 20, it updates the test result data 10e4 (step S103). Further, the test result processing unit 10g3 outputs the test result data 10e4 (Step S104). Specifically, the test result processing unit 10 g 3 controls the display operation unit 13 to display the test result data 10 e 4 and transmits the test result data 10 e 4 to the management device 40.

  The test result processing unit 10g3 determines whether or not a reset button operation has been accepted (step S105). If the reset button operation has not been accepted (step S105; No), the process proceeds to step S103.

  If the operation of the reset button is accepted (step S105; Yes), the test result processing unit 10g3 resets the test result data 10e4 (step S106), and transmits a ball clear instruction to the enclosed game machine 20 ( Step S107) and the process is terminated.

  The enclosed game machine 20 determines whether or not a ball clearing instruction has been received from the inter-card processing machine 10 after step S204 is completed or when a firing signal has not been received (step S202; No) (step S202). S205).

  If the ball clearing instruction has not been received (step S205; No), the enclosed game machine 20 proceeds to step S202, and if the ball clearing instruction is received (step S205; Yes), the enclosed game machine 20 Clears the number of holding balls indicated by the holding ball data 23b (step S206), and ends the process.

  Although explanation is omitted in FIG. 8, when the number of balls in the enclosed gaming machine 20 becomes “0”, the processing may be stopped, or the inter-card processing machine 10 You may comprise so that the ball for a test may be supplied in addition.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when the inter-card card processing machine 10 is set to the test mode, it is encapsulated using a test ball that cannot be used for gaming or prize exchange in other gaming machines. By performing the operation test of the game machine 20, fraud associated with the operation test of the enclosed game machine can be efficiently prevented. Further, whether or not the enclosed game machine 20 is operating normally can be determined based on whether or not the payout rate of the enclosed game machine falls within a predetermined range.

  Further, by generating a firing signal and transmitting it to the enclosed game machine 20, it is possible to automatically launch the game ball, so that it is possible to reduce the operation burden required for the operation inspection. Further, the management device 40 transmits an instruction to shift to the setting mode to the inter-card card processor 10, the inter-card card processor 10 generates a firing signal, and transmits the test result data 10 e 4 to the management device 40. With this configuration, the store clerk does not need to operate the inter-card card processing machine 10, and can control the inspection of all the enclosed game machines in the game store by operating the management device 40.

  In the above-described first embodiment, the operation inspection in the configuration in which the ball data is managed on the enclosed game machine side has been described. However, even in the configuration in which the ball data is managed on the inter-card processing machine side, The invention is applicable. In the second embodiment, a case will be described in which the present invention is implemented with a configuration in which the ball data is managed on the inter-card card processor side.

  First, the concept of operation inspection of the gaming system according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the operation inspection of the gaming system according to the second embodiment. In the gaming system according to the second embodiment, the inter-card card processing machine 110 is provided side by side with the enclosed gaming machine 120 in which gaming balls are enclosed.

  The inter-card processing machine 110 manages its own ball data by its own device, and transmits a launch permission to the enclosed game machine 120 when the number of balls held by the ball data is larger than “0”. This inter-card card processing machine 10 has two operation modes, a normal mode and a test mode, like the inter-card card processing machine 10 shown in the first embodiment.

  The inter-card processing unit 110 sets the own apparatus to the test mode based on a predetermined operation by the store clerk, a mode setting instruction from the remote controller owned by the store clerk, or a mode setting instruction from the host device (1).

  The inter-card card processing machine 110 set to the test mode generates test ball data (2), and transmits a launch permission to the enclosed game machine 120 (3). The encapsulated gaming machine 120 receives a launch permission from the inter-card processor 110 and launches a game ball when receiving a launch signal (4), and results of the game (the number of shot balls and the number of winning balls) ) Is transmitted to the inter-card card processor 110 (5). The inter-card processing machine 110 stores the game results received from the enclosed game machine 120 (the number of shot balls and the number of winning balls) as test result data (6).

  In this way, even if the inter-card card processing machine 110 is configured to manage the ball data, the operation test of the enclosed game machine 120 can be performed using the test ball, as in the first embodiment. . Further, in the test mode, the process of associating the number of balls to the card is limited, and the point that the enclosed game machine 120 performs the same operation as in the normal mode is the same as that in the first embodiment.

  The system configuration of the gaming system, the external configuration of the inter-card card processor 110, and the external configuration of the encapsulated game machine 120 are the same as those in the first embodiment, so that the description thereof is omitted, and the inter-card card processor 110 and the encapsulated type are omitted. The internal configuration of the gaming machine 120 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 110 and the enclosed game machine 120 shown in FIG.

  10 further stores test ball data 10e5 in the storage unit 10e, and replaces the test ball supply unit 10g1 with the test ball management unit 10g5 in the test processing unit 10f5. It differs from the inter-card card processing machine 10 in having it. Also, the enclosed game machine 120 is different from the enclosed game machine 20 in that it does not have the storage unit 25 and the ball management unit 26b. In addition, the number-of-balls display unit 16 provided on the front surface of the enclosed game machine 120 is directly connected to the control unit 10f of the inter-card processing machine 110, not the control unit 26 of the enclosed game machine 120. Since other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  The test ball management unit 10g5 of the inter-card processor 110 generates a test ball when the operation mode is set to the test mode by the mode setting unit 10f4, and stores the test ball data as test ball data 10e5. 10e is stored. In addition, the test ball management unit 10g5 transmits a launch permission to the enclosed game machine 120 when the number of balls held by the test ball data 10e5 is larger than “0”. The encapsulated gaming machine 120 receives a launch permission from the inter-card card processing machine 10 and, when accepting a firing signal, launches a game ball and transmits the number of shot balls to the inter-card card processing machine 110. If the game ball that has been launched wins and a winning ball is generated, the number of winning balls is transmitted to the inter-card processing machine 10.

  When the test ball management unit 10g5 receives the number of shot balls from the enclosed game machine 120, the test ball management unit 10g5 subtracts the number of shot balls from the number of shot balls indicated by the test ball data 10e5 to provide the enclosed game. When the number of winning balls is received from the machine 120, the number of winning balls is added to the number of holding balls indicated by the test holding ball data 10e5. Note that the test result processing unit 10g3 updates and outputs the test result data 10e4 as in the first embodiment.

  Next, the processing procedure of the operation inspection process of the inter-card card processor 110 shown in FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the operation inspection process of the inter-card card processor 110 shown in FIG.

  First, the mode setting unit 10f4 of the inter-card processing machine 10 operates based on a predetermined operation by the store clerk, a mode setting instruction from the remote controller possessed by the store clerk, or a mode setting instruction from the host device. Is set to the test mode (step S301; Yes), the test ball management unit 10g5 generates test ball data 10e5 and stores it in the storage unit 10e (step S302).

  The test ball management unit 10g5 transmits a launch permission to the enclosed game machine 120 on condition that the test ball data 10e5 is greater than 0 (step S303). When the launch unit 27 of the enclosed game machine 120 receives a launch signal, it launches a game ball and transmits the number of shot balls to the inter-card card processor 110. In addition, if a winning ball is generated, the enclosed game machine 120 transmits the number of winning balls to the inter-card card processing machine 110.

  If the number of hit balls is received from the enclosed game machine 120 (step S304; Yes), the test ball management unit 10g5 subtracts the received hit ball count from the test ball data 10e5 for testing. The internal ball data 10e5 is updated, and the test result processing unit 10g3 updates the test result data 10e4 by adding the received number of driven balls to the number of driven balls in the test result data 10e4 (step S305).

  After the end of step S305, or when the number of shot balls has not been received (step S304; No), the inter-card processing unit 110 determines whether or not the number of winning balls has been received from the enclosed game machine 120. (Step S306).

  If the number of winning balls is received from the enclosed game machine 120 (step S306; Yes), the test ball managing unit 10g5 adds the received number of winning balls to the test ball data 10e5 for testing. The possession ball data 10e5 is updated, and the test result processing unit 10g3 updates the test result data 10e4 by adding the received number of winning balls to the number of winning balls in the test result data 10e4 (step S307).

  After completion of step S307, or when the number of winning balls has not been received (step S306; No), the test result processing unit 10g3 has output test result data (step S308) and has accepted the operation of the reset button It is determined whether or not (step S309), and if the operation of the reset button is not accepted (step S309; No), the process proceeds to step S303.

  If the operation of the reset button is accepted (step S309; Yes), the test result processing unit 10g3 resets the test result data 10e4 (step S310), clears the test ball data 1e5 (step S311), The process ends.

  Although the description is omitted in FIG. 10, when the test ball data 10e5 becomes “0”, the processing may be stopped or an additional test ball is supplied. You may comprise as follows.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the inter-card processing machine 110 is set to the test mode, the test ball is managed in its own device and the operation test of the enclosed game machine 120 is performed. By doing so, it is possible to efficiently prevent fraud associated with the operation inspection of the enclosed game machine. Further, whether or not the enclosed game machine 120 is operating normally can be determined based on whether or not the payout rate of the enclosed game machine falls within a predetermined range.

  Further, by generating a firing signal and transmitting it to the enclosed game machine 120, it is possible to automatically launch the game ball, so that the operation burden required for the operation inspection can be reduced. Further, the management device 40 transmits an instruction to shift to the setting mode to the inter-card card processor 110, the inter-card card processor 110 generates a firing signal, and transmits the test result data 10e4 to the management device 40. With this configuration, the store clerk does not need to operate the inter-card card processor 110, and can control the inspection of all the enclosed game machines in the game store by operating the management device 40.

  In the third embodiment, a configuration in which a sealed game machine generates and manages test ball data will be described. First, the concept of the operation inspection of the gaming system according to the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the operation inspection of the gaming system according to the third embodiment. In the gaming system according to the third embodiment, the inter-card processing unit 210 is provided side by side with the enclosed game machine 220 in which a game ball is enclosed.

  The enclosed game machine 220 has two operation modes, a normal mode and a test mode. The operation mode of the enclosed game machine 220 is set by a mode setting instruction from the inter-card card processing machine 210 (1).

  The enclosed game machine 220 set to the test mode generates test ball data (2). The encapsulated gaming machine 220 fires a game ball when receiving a launch signal in a state where the test ball data is greater than “0” (3), and the result of the game (the number of shot balls and the number of winning balls) To update the test ball data. In addition, the enclosed game machine 220 transmits the game result to the inter-card card processor 210 (4). The inter-card processing machine 210 stores the game results (the number of shot balls and the number of winning balls) received from the enclosed game machine 220 as test result data.

  Thus, even if it is the structure which manages the ball data for a test when the enclosure type game machine 220 is set to the test mode, the enclosure type using the test ball is similar to the first and second embodiments. An operation inspection of the gaming machine 220 can be performed. Further, in the test mode, it is the same as in the first and second embodiments that the process of associating the number of holding balls with the card is limited.

  The system configuration of the gaming system, the external configuration of the inter-card card processor 210, and the external configuration of the encapsulated game machine 220 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. The internal configuration of the gaming machine 220 will be described. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 210 and the enclosed game machine 220 shown in FIG.

  The inter-card card processor 210 shown in FIG. 13 differs from the inter-card card processor 10 shown in the first embodiment in the operation of the mode setting unit 10f4. Moreover, the point which does not have the test ball supply part 10g1 in the test | inspection process part 10f5 differs from the inter-card card processing machine 10. FIG. Further, the enclosed game machine 220 further stores a test ball data 23c in addition to the ball data 23b in the storage unit 25, and further includes a mode setting unit 26c and a test ball management unit 26d in the control unit 26. The point is different from the enclosed game machine 20. Since other configurations and operations are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  The mode setting unit 10f4 of the inter-card processing machine 210 notifies the enclosed game machine 220 of the test mode when the inter-card processing machine 210 enters the test mode. In addition, when the inter-card card processor 210 enters the normal mode, the normal mode is notified to the enclosed game machine 220.

  When the mode setting unit 26c of the enclosed game machine 220 receives a test mode notification from the inter-card card processor 10, the mode setting unit 26c sets its own device to the test mode, and the inter-card card processor 10 notifies the normal mode. If this is received, the device is set to the normal mode. When the operation mode is set to the test mode by the mode setting unit 26c, the test ball management unit 26d generates a test ball and stores it in the storage unit 25 as the test ball data 23c. In addition, the test ball management unit 26d outputs a launch permission to the launch unit 27 when the number of held balls indicated by the test ball data 23c is larger than “0”. The launch unit 27 launches a game ball when a launch permission is output and a launch signal is received. The test ball management unit 26d subtracts the number of balls fired from the test ball data 23c and transmits the number of balls fired to the inter-card processing machine 210 as the number of shot balls. If the game ball that has been launched wins and a winning ball is generated, the number of winning balls is added to the test ball data 23c, and the number of winning balls is transmitted to the inter-card processing machine 10.

  Next, the processing procedure of the operation inspection process of the inter-card card processing machine 210 and the enclosed game machine 220 shown in FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the operation inspection process of the inter-card card processor 210 and the enclosed game machine 220 shown in FIG.

  First, the mode setting unit 10f4 of the inter-card processing machine 10 operates based on a predetermined operation by the store clerk, a mode setting instruction from the remote controller possessed by the store clerk, or a mode setting instruction from the host device. Is set to the test mode (step S401; Yes), the mode setting unit 10f4 notifies the enclosed game machine 220 of the test mode (step S402).

  The mode setting unit 26c of the enclosed game machine 220 receives the notification of the test mode from the inter-card card processor 210, and puts its own device into the test mode. When the own device enters the test mode, the test ball management unit 26d generates a test ball count and stores it in the storage unit 25 as the test ball data 23c (step S501). After the end of step S501, the launch unit 27 of the enclosed game machine 220 determines whether or not a launch signal has been accepted (step S502). If the launch signal is accepted (step S502; Yes), the game ball is launched. As the game ball is fired, the number of test balls is decremented by 1 (step S503). After the game ball is fired, the enclosed game machine 220 transmits the number of shot balls to the inter-card processing machine 210. If a winning ball has been generated, the number of winning balls is transmitted to the inter-card processing unit 210 together with the number of balls to be hit (step S504).

  When the test result processing unit 10g3 of the inter-card processing unit 210 receives the number of shots and the number of winning balls from the enclosed game machine 20, the test result data 10e4 is updated (step S403). The test result processing unit 10g3 outputs test result data 10e4 (step 404). Specifically, the test result processing unit 10 g 3 controls the display operation unit 13 to display the test result data 10 e 4 and transmits the test result data 10 e 4 to the management device 40.

  The test result processing unit 10g3 determines whether or not a reset button operation has been accepted (step S405). If the reset button operation has not been accepted (step S405; No), the process proceeds to step S403.

  If the operation of the reset button is accepted (step S405; Yes), the test result processing unit 10g3 resets the test result data 10e4 (step S406), and transmits a ball clear instruction to the enclosed game machine 220 ( Step S407), the process is terminated.

  The encapsulated gaming machine 220 determines whether or not a ball clearing instruction has been received from the inter-card processing machine 210 after step S504 is completed or when no firing signal is received (step S502; No) (step S502). S505).

  If a ball clear instruction has not been received (step S505; No), the enclosed game machine 220 proceeds to step S502, and if a ball clear instruction has been received (step S505; Yes), the enclosed game machine 220. Clears the number of holding balls indicated by the test holding ball data 23c (step S506), and ends the processing.

  Although not described in FIG. 14, when the number of test balls in the enclosed game machine 220 becomes “0”, the processing may be stopped, or the test ball May be added.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, when the enclosed game machine 220 is set to the test mode, the operation test is performed by managing the test holding ball in the own device and performing the operation test. The accompanying fraud can be efficiently prevented. Further, whether or not the enclosed game machine 220 is operating normally can be determined based on whether or not the payout rate of the enclosed game machine falls within a predetermined range.

  In addition, since the game ball can be automatically fired by receiving a launch signal from the outside, it is possible to reduce the operation burden required for the operation inspection. In the third embodiment, the configuration in which the mode notification and the emission signal are received from the inter-card card processor 210 has been described as an example. However, the mode notification and the emission signal are received from the host device such as the management device 40. It is good also as composition to do. In such a configuration, the inter-card card processor 210 does not need a function for shifting to the test mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, a bullet ball game machine using game balls has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a revolving game machine. In the case of a revolving game machine, a revolving game is performed based on the game data corresponding to the number of game media without going through the game media, and the value corresponding to the prize is added to the game data and updated. It can also be configured as follows.

  In the present embodiment, detailed description of the card form is omitted, but the card includes a magnetic card, an IC card, and the like. Further, although the “card” has been described as an example here for convenience of explanation, the present invention can also be applied to a case where a chip, a stick, a portable terminal, or the like is used in addition to such a card. In particular, when a mobile terminal with an IC chip is used as a medium, the prepaid value and the number of coins associated with the mobile terminal by non-contact communication between the IC chip and the reader / writer by placing the mobile terminal on the reader / writer. Can be obtained.

  Each illustrated configuration is schematic in function, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. That is, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally / physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be configured.

  For example, in the above-described embodiments 1, 2 and 3, the description has been given by exemplifying the configuration in which the inter-card card processing machine is provided in addition to the enclosed game machine. You may implement with the structure given to the enclosure-type game machine.

  For example, in the first, second, and third embodiments, the management device 40 manages the prepaid value of the card, the number of balls, etc. as card data, and the function of managing member data of members registered as members in the amusement store. In addition, although the configuration having the function of managing the operation inspection of the enclosed game machine 20 is shown, a card management device that manages the prepaid value of the card, the number of balls, etc. as card data may be provided separately, A member management device for managing member data of members registered as members may be separately provided.

  As described above, the gaming system, each device, the enclosed game machine, and the operation inspection method according to the present invention efficiently prevent fraud associated with the operation inspection of the enclosed game machine in which the removal of game media is restricted. Suitable for

10, 110, 210 Inter-card card processor 10a Card reader / writer 10b Bill transport unit 10c, 22 Communication unit 10e, 23, 25 Storage unit 10e1 Card ID
10e3 prepaid value data 10e4 test result data 10e5, 23c test ball data 10f, 26 control unit 10f1 data management unit 10f2 banknote processing unit 10f3 card processing unit 10f4, 26c mode setting unit 10f5 inspection processing unit 10g1 test ball supply unit 10 g 2, 27 b Firing signal generation unit 10 g 3 Test result processing unit 10 g 5, 26 d Test ball management unit 11 Status display unit 12 Bill insertion port 13 Display operation unit 14 Card insertion port 15 Prepaid value display unit 16 120, 220 Enclosed game machine 21 Handle 23a Game management data 23b Mochitama data 24 Game control unit 26a Communication control unit 26b Mochitama management unit 27 Launch unit 27a Rotation amount sensor 27c Launching mechanism 30 Island controller 40 Management device 0 premium management device 80 checkout machine 90 communication line

Claims (7)

Taking out game media is restricted, and an enclosed game machine for playing a game based on the number of game media stored in a predetermined storage unit, and storing the game medium in the storage unit for the enclosed game machine A gaming system having each device for processing,
Each of the stand devices is
Processing for storing the number of game media for performing an operation test in the storage unit of the enclosed game machine on condition that a predetermined operation test transition operation for performing an operation test of the enclosed game machine has been performed. An operation inspection transition control means to perform;
Operation inspection management means for managing that the operation check of the enclosed game machine is in progress;
State acquisition means for acquiring a state relating to a game medium of the enclosed game machine, at least when the operation inspection management means manages that the operation inspection is being performed ;
A gaming system , comprising: restriction control means for performing control to restrict processing for associating the game medium with a recording medium during the operation test .   The operation inspection management means performs the operation inspection end processing on condition that the processing for setting the number of game media stored in the storage unit of the enclosed game machine to an initial value has been performed. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the game system is characterized. Each of the platform devices further includes a launch signal generating means for generating a launch signal instructing launch of the game medium,
The gaming system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the encapsulated gaming machine launches the game medium to a game area when receiving the launch signal from each of the stand devices. The firing signal generating means generates a firing signal including designation information that designates the firing strength of the game medium,
4. The gaming system according to claim 3 , wherein the enclosed game machine launches the game medium with an intensity based on designation information included in the launch signal from each of the stand devices. Each device that performs lending processing of the game medium to an enclosed game machine in which removal of the game medium is restricted,
Storage means for storing the number of game media for operation inspection;
Processing for storing the number of game media for performing an operation test in the storage unit of the enclosed game machine on condition that a predetermined operation test transition operation for performing an operation test of the enclosed game machine has been performed. An operation inspection transition control means to perform;
Operation inspection management means for managing that the operation check of the enclosed game machine is in progress;
State acquisition means for acquiring a state relating to a game medium of the enclosed game machine, at least when the operation inspection management means manages that the operation inspection is being performed ;
Each apparatus comprising: restriction control means for performing control to restrict processing for associating the game medium with a recording medium during the operation test . An enclosed game machine in which removal of game media is restricted,
Storage means for storing the number of game media for operation inspection;
A management means for managing the number of game media for the operation test based on a result of the game by the enclosed game machine when a predetermined operation test transfer operation for performing an operation test of the enclosed game machine is performed;
An enclosed game machine comprising: control means for controlling to limit processing for associating the game medium with a recording medium during the operation test. Taking out game media is restricted, and an enclosed game machine for playing a game based on the number of game media stored in a predetermined storage unit, and storing the game medium in the storage unit for the enclosed game machine An operation inspection method for a gaming system having each device for processing,
Processing for storing the number of game media for performing an operation test in the storage unit of the enclosed game machine on condition that a predetermined operation test transition operation for performing an operation test of the enclosed game machine has been performed. An operation inspection transition control process to be performed;
An operation inspection management process for managing that the enclosed game machine is under operation inspection;
A state acquisition step of acquiring a state relating to the game medium of the enclosed game machine, at least when the operation inspection management step is managing that the operation inspection is being performed ;
The operation inspection method includes a restriction control step of performing control for restricting a process of associating the game medium with the recording medium during the operation inspection.

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