JP6250578B2 - Management device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a management device that manages data of gaming machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines.

  In recent years, various data of gaming machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines have been managed by management devices in game halls. As such a management device, there is a management device that manages the game start and game end for each player using facial authentication. For example, in Patent Document 1, a camera that acquires a face image of a player who uses a gaming machine is installed, and a face recognition process is performed by collecting the player's face image, thereby performing a game used by the same player. The time zone used by the player is managed, and the approximate number of game media held by the player is determined based on the game machine used by the player, the time zone used, and the number of received notifications for each type of pulse. A management device for calculation is disclosed.

  According to the management device of Patent Document 1, the management device can grasp the gaming machine used by the player, the time zone used, and the approximate number of game media held by the player. By the way, a large number of gaming machines are installed in the game hall, and the manager of the gaming hall needs to manage each of these gaming machines. In addition, the manager analyzes the relationship between the operating status of the gaming machine and the game trends (trends, preferences) of the gaming machine in order to improve the number of these gaming machines with customers. There is also a need to do.

JP 2014-151060 A

  However, in the management device of Patent Document 1, although information on the time zone in which a certain gaming machine is used and the approximate number of gaming media held by the player who played the gaming machine can be grasped, information on a single gaming machine In addition, it is difficult to grasp and manage the situation of a large number of gaming machines in the game hall. Furthermore, since the management device of Patent Document 1 cannot grasp more information than the above information, it analyzes the relationship between the operating status of the gaming machine and the game trends (trends, preferences) of the gaming machine. There is little information to do. For this reason, it is difficult to understand the relationship between the operating status of a gaming machine and the game trends of the player in the gaming machine by grasping a large amount of organized information and analyzing the information. There was a problem of being.

  An object of the present invention is to solve such problems and facilitate management and analysis of gaming machines in a game arcade.

  The present invention provides the following management apparatus. The management apparatus (for example, a server apparatus 2 described later) of the present invention is an operation related to the operation of the gaming machine including information for identifying a gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine 3, a pachinko machine 3a, a pachislot machine 3b, etc. described later). A management apparatus having management control means (for example, a management control unit 200 described later) for managing data and game data related to the game of the player including information for identifying the player who plays the gaming machine. Display means (for example, a display unit 260 described later) that performs display based on information managed by the management control means, and the management control means includes a plurality of management control means based on the operation data. The operation data of the gaming machine can be controlled for each gaming machine, and the display means accepts a first operation for designating the gaming machine during display control of the operating data. The first data, which is a part of the game data of the gaming machine, can be controlled for each player, and the display means designates a predetermined player during the display control of the first data. When the second operation is received, the game data of the player and the second data including more information than the first data can be displayed and controlled.

  The management device having such a configuration includes operation data relating to the operation of the gaming machine including information for identifying the gaming machine, game data relating to the game of the player including information identifying the player who plays the gaming machine, and , Management control means for managing, and a display means. The display means performs display based on information managed by the management control means. The management control means can control the display of the operation data of a plurality of gaming machines for each gaming machine based on the operation data in the display means, and designate the gaming machine during the display control of the operation data on the display means. When the first operation is accepted, display control of the first data that is a part of the game data of the gaming machine can be performed for each player. When the display control unit receives a second operation for designating a predetermined player during display control of the first data in the display unit, the management control unit is the game data of the player and includes more information than the first data. The second data including can be controlled to be displayed.

In this way, by making it possible to display the operating data of a plurality of gaming machines for each gaming machine, it is possible to list the operating data of a plurality of gaming machines and to easily grasp the operating status of each gaming machine, Management of gaming machines becomes easy.
In addition, when the operation data is displayed, the administrator designates the gaming machine, so that the first data that is a part of the gaming data of the player who has played the game with the designated gaming machine is stored for each player. Can be displayed. In addition, when the first data is displayed, the administrator can designate the player, so that the second data including more information than the first data of the designated player can be displayed. That is, by displaying the operation data, it is possible to select a gaming machine for which it is desired to view the game data for each player. Further, by displaying the first data, it becomes possible to confirm game data for each player of the selected gaming machine. Furthermore, by displaying the second data, it is possible to display more information than the first data.

As a result, when operating data is displayed, the game data of the player who played the game with the designated gaming machine can be displayed in detail from a compact display with excellent listability according to the operation of the administrator. Can be displayed step by step.
Therefore, it is easy to analyze the relationship between the operating status of a gaming machine and the game trends (trends, preferences) of the player who played the game by visually advancing the data display. It becomes possible. Therefore, it becomes possible to facilitate management and analysis of gaming machines in the game hall.

In addition to the above configuration, the management device of the present invention performs control to execute a predetermined game, and manages the gaming machine that can control a special game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The management control means is a value added for each game executed after the control of the special gaming state in the gaming machine is completed, and the control of the special gaming state is completed. Later, when the control of the special gaming state is started next, a specific value to be updated is managed for each player, and the display means includes the first data including the specific value. The game data including game start data indicating the time when the player starts the game and game end data indicating the time when the player ends the game can be managed. , The display means There are, characterized in that said second data including the game start data and the game end data can display control arranged in time series for each player.
In addition to the above configuration, the management device of the present invention controls the execution of a predetermined game, and can control a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The management control means is a value added for each game executed after the control of the special game state in the gaming machine is completed, and the control of the special game state is performed. When the control of the special gaming state is started next, the specific value to be updated is managed for each player, and the display means includes the specific value including the specific value. It is possible to control display of one data, and it is possible to manage the game data including game start data indicating the time when the player starts the game and game end data indicating the time when the player ends the game And said specific Includes the data of the last game count of the previous day, and the display means can control the display of the first data and the second data in time series for each player. .
In addition, the gaming system of the present invention includes a gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine 3, a pachinko machine 3a, a pachislot machine 3b, etc., which will be described later) capable of transmitting a predetermined signal for each unit game, and information for identifying the gaming machine. Management control means (for example, a management control unit 200 to be described later) that manages operation data related to the operation of the gaming machine and game data related to the game of the player including information for identifying a player who plays the gaming machine. And the like (for example, a server device 2 described later), and the gaming system includes display means for performing display based on information managed by the management control means, and the display In the means, display control of the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines can be performed for each of the gaming machines based on the operation data, and the operation data is displayed in the display means. When a first operation for designating the gaming machine is received during the control, the first data that is a part of the gaming data of the gaming machine can be controlled for each player, and the display means When a second operation for designating a predetermined player is accepted during display control of the first data, display control is performed on the second data that is the game data of the player and includes more information than the first data. It is possible.

  The management device having such a configuration performs control for executing a predetermined game, and manages a gaming machine capable of controlling a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The management control means is a value added for each game executed after the control of the special gaming state in the gaming machine is finished, and after the control of the special gaming state is finished, When the control is started, the specific value for which the value is updated is managed for each player. Further, the management control means can control display of the first data including the specific value in the display means. Further, the management control means can manage game data including game start data indicating a time when the player starts a game and game end data indicating a time when the player ends the game. The management control means can control the display of the second data including the game start data and the game end data in time series for each player.

  Thus, the first data includes a specific value managed for each player who has played a game with the gaming machine designated by the first operation. Further, the second data includes game start data indicating the time when the player specified by the second operation starts the game, and game end data indicating the time when the game is ended. The second data includes game start data and game end data, and is displayed in time series for each player.

  For this reason, the manager displays the first data including a specific value (for example, the number of times of the last start described later) and the second data including the game start data and the game end data side by side in a time series. It is easy to grasp the game start and display by displaying the trend (trend, preference) of the player with respect to the specific value of the gaming machine such as what kind of specific value the customer is eligible to receive Analysis is possible in relation to the end of the game. The result of such an analysis can be used as an index for advertising a gaming machine (selecting an appeal to the player) according to the player's trend.

  The present invention also provides the following management apparatus. The management device (for example, a server device 2 described later) of the present invention is an operation related to the operation of the gaming machine including information for identifying a gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine 3, a pachinko machine 3a, a pachislot machine 3b, etc. described later). A management apparatus having a management control means (for example, a management control section 200 described later) for managing data, and a display means (for example, a display section 260 described later) for performing display based on information managed by the management control means. And the management control means includes the initial operation time data indicating a time when the operation of the gaming machine is started and a value indicating an advantage for the player with respect to the other gaming machines. Data can be managed, and the display means can control the display of the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines for each gaming machine based on the operation data. Display control for rearranging the operation data of a plurality of the gaming machines in time series of the initial operation time data when a specific condition is satisfied during display control of the data. .

  The management device having such a configuration includes management control means for managing operation data relating to operation of the gaming machine including information for identifying the gaming machine, and includes display means. The display means performs display based on information managed by the management control means. The management control means manages operation data including initial operation time data indicating a time when the operation of the gaming machine is started and a value indicating an advantage for the player with respect to other game machines. Further, the management control means can control the display of the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines for each gaming machine based on the operation data in the display means. The management control means includes display control for rearranging the operation data of a plurality of gaming machines in the time series of the initial operation time data when a specific condition is satisfied during display control of the operation data in the display means. Is possible.

  In this way, by making it possible to display the operating data of a plurality of gaming machines for each gaming machine, it is possible to list the operating data of a plurality of gaming machines and to easily grasp the operating status of each gaming machine, Management of gaming machines becomes easy.

  Here, in the present invention, the “value indicating the advantage for the player with respect to other gaming machines” means that, for example, if the gaming machine is a pachislot machine, the manager of the gaming hall selects in advance for each gaming machine. Is a setting that determines the probability of determining a predetermined internal winning combination. In addition, the “value indicating the advantage for a player over other gaming machines” is, for example, if the gaming machine is a pachinko machine and can be adjusted in advance by the game hall manager for each gaming machine. This is the average number of start times (the number of changes in the special symbol when a predetermined number of game balls are fired).

  The average number of start times (hereinafter also referred to as setting or the like) selected or adjusted by the game hall manager is not informed to the player except for the event date. For this reason, the player needs to play a certain amount of game in order to guess the setting of the gaming machine and the like.

  According to the management device having the configuration of the present invention, a gaming machine in which the player started the game earlier, based on the initial operating time data of the operating data and a value indicating the advantage for the player over other gaming machines, and the gaming machine It becomes possible to know the relationship with the setting of By knowing this relationship, if a player who should not know the settings of the gaming machine is seated from a gaming machine with good settings, the manager of the game hall who does not want to know the settings of the gaming machine Since it is possible to analyze if it is against the operation policy of (the person who set up the gaming machine), the administrator can use it as a guideline for setting up the gaming machine.

  In addition, if the player is informed of the setting of the gaming machine (game room advertisement, etc.) and the game is started from a gaming machine having a good setting, the notification of the setting of the gaming machine, etc. It is possible to analyze when a player starts a game on a gaming machine, and if a game is started from a badly configured gaming machine, it can be analyzed that the notification of the gaming machine setting, etc. does not show the expected effect Therefore, the administrator can use it as a guideline for setting the gaming machine and the like. Therefore, it becomes possible to facilitate management and analysis of gaming machines in the game hall.

  In addition to the above configuration, the management device of the present invention performs control to execute a predetermined game, and manages the gaming machine that can control a special game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The management control means is a value added for each game executed after the control of the special gaming state in the gaming machine is completed, and the control of the special gaming state is completed. Later, when the control of the special gaming state is started next, a specific value to be updated is managed for each player, and the display unit displays the specific value for each gaming machine. It is possible to control display of the operation data including it.

  The management device having such a configuration performs control for executing a predetermined game, and manages a gaming machine capable of controlling a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The management control means is a value added for each game executed after the control of the special gaming state in the gaming machine is finished, and after the control of the special gaming state is finished, When the control is started, the specific value for which the value is updated is managed for each player. And the management control means can display-control the operation data including the specific value for each gaming machine in the display means.

  As a result, it becomes possible to know the relationship between the gaming machine whose player started early and the specific value based on the initial working time data and the specific value of the operating data, and the player can sit down from the gaming machine having a large specific value. It is also possible to analyze whether or not the game machine is used. Therefore, it becomes possible to facilitate management and analysis of gaming machines in the game hall.

  According to the present invention, it becomes possible to facilitate management and analysis of gaming machines in a game hall.

It is a figure which shows the basic | summary outline | summary of the game system containing each stand display machine 4 which concerns on this invention. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a game medium handling device 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server device 2. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachinko machine 3a. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachislot machine 3b. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of each stand display machine. It is a block diagram which shows the connection of the game media handling apparatus 1, the pachinko machine 3a, and each stand display machine 4. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the connection of the game media handling apparatus 1, the pachislot machine 3b, and each stand display machine 4. FIG. It is an external view of the game medium handling apparatus 1a used for the pachinko machine 3a. It is an external view of the game medium handling apparatus 1b used for the pachislot machine 3b. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine 3a. It is a disassembled perspective view of the pachinko machine 3a. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the pachislot machine 3b. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine 3b, and is a perspective view of the state which closed the middle door. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine 3b, and is a perspective view of the state which opened the middle door. It is a front view which shows each stand display machine 4 typically. It is a system configuration | structure figure of the game system containing each stand display machine 4 which concerns on this invention. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an overview of a display process of a first display performed by a management control unit 200 of the server device 2. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st display 261 for managing the pachislot machine 3b displayed on the display part 260 by the management control part 200 of the server apparatus 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st display 261 for managing the pachinko machine 3a displayed on the display part 260 by the management control part 200 of the server apparatus 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st display 261 for managing the pachislot machine 3b displayed on the display part 260 by the management control part 200 of the server apparatus 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st display 261 for managing the pachinko machine 3a displayed on the display part 260 by the management control part 200 of the server apparatus 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the layout display 262 for managing the some game machine installed in the game hall displayed on the display part 260 by the management control part 200 of the server apparatus 2. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an overview of a display process of a second display performed by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd display 263 for managing the pachislot machine 3b displayed on the display part 260 by the management control part 200 of the server apparatus 2. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an overview of a display process of a detailed second display performed by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2. It is a figure which shows an example in which the detailed 2nd display 264 was added to the 2nd display 263 displayed on the display part 260 by the management control part 200 of the server apparatus 2 for managing the pachislot machine 3b. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st display 261A which concerns on the modification of the 1st display 261 shown in FIG.

(Basic outline of gaming system)
First, a basic outline of a gaming system including a server device 2 which is an example of a management device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the gaming system according to the present embodiment includes at least a game medium handling device 1, which is an example of a gaming device, a server device 2, a gaming machine 3, and an example of a gaming device. The display unit 4 is connected to each other as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a card is used as an example of the “storage medium”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present embodiment relates to a coin, token, or the like on which an IC chip or the like is mounted. All that is applicable to the invention shall be included.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although it demonstrated using the banknote as an example of "money", it is not restricted to this, All things applicable to the invention which concerns on this embodiment, such as a banknote, a coin, a coin, etc. Shall be included.

  Further, in this embodiment, when simply described as “card”, a membership card that is lent to a player who has become a member of the game hall, and a counting card (visitor card) that is temporarily lent by the game hall Both of them shall be included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when simply described as “mochidama”, it includes both a stored ball that is stored in association with a membership card and a counting ball that is stored in association with a counting card. In the case of “mochidama information”, it is assumed that the ball information indicating a stored ball (hereinafter referred to as “stored ball information”) and the ball information indicating a counted ball (hereinafter referred to as “counted ball information”). ). In addition, information indicating the amount of money inserted by the player is referred to as “money information” (or also referred to as “remaining amount information”). In particular, “money information” includes “money information”. There may be cases. In addition, the membership card can store separately stored information, counting ball information, and money information. Furthermore, for the convenience of explanation, the expression “mochidama”, which usually indicates information related to the game balls held by the player, is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. Information on medals held and information on game values held by the player in an electromagnetic manner, and all other similar information shall be included.

  The game medium handling device 1 is connected to the server device 2 via a switching hub, a controller, or the like. When a card is inserted by a player, a card ID or a member ID added to the IC chip of the card, etc. Identification information (hereinafter simply referred to as “identification information”) is transmitted to the server device 2, and the server device 2 stores the player's possession information stored in association with the received identification information as a game medium handling device. 1 to send. Then, when there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 2 updates the possession ball information, and the game medium handling device 1 drives a payout device 106 to be described later, and executes game medium payout control. . When a bill is inserted by the player, the remaining amount information corresponding to the amount of the bill (inserted amount) is transmitted to the server device 2. When there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 2 updates the remaining amount information, and the game medium handling device 1 similarly executes a game medium payout control.

  Further, the game medium handling device 1 counts the number of inserted game media when the game media is input to the counting device 107 described later by the operation of the player or directly from the gaming machine 3, and the counting result Is transmitted to the server device 2 as the player's counting ball information, and the server device 2 stores the received counting ball information in association with the identification information added to the card. When no card is inserted, the counting ball information received in association with the identification information added in advance to the counting card stored in the game medium handling device 1 is stored.

  In the present embodiment, the server device 2 manages the player's possession information and the remaining amount information. However, the game medium handling device 1 may manage these pieces of information. In addition to adding identification information to the card, a storage area may be provided, and the information may be stored in the storage area to manage the information. The update of these pieces of information may be performed by the server device 2 or the game medium handling device 1. Furthermore, it is good also as the server apparatus 2 or the game media handling apparatus 1 managing the possession information, and storing the remaining amount information directly in the storage area of the card.

  That is, as long as the identification information, the possession ball information, and the remaining amount information are appropriately managed and updated, all those aspects can be applied to the present invention.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when no card is inserted, the counting ball information and the remaining amount information are associated with the identification information added in advance to the counting card stored in the game medium handling device 1. However, when there is a card return request, the game medium handling device 1 or the server device 2 newly adds identification information to the counting card stored in the game medium handling device 1. In addition, the newly added identification information may be stored in association with the counting ball information or the remaining amount information.

  That is, the “information corresponding to the possession information” in the present embodiment refers to only the identification information added to the card, the identification information added to and stored in the card and the possession information, In the case of the aspect including the ball information and the remaining amount information as the “ball information”, the identification information added to and stored in the card, the point information and the remaining amount information, and all these aspects are included. means.

  Further, the game medium handling device 1 is also connected to a rental terminal plate 307, which will be described later, when the gaming machine 3 is provided with a rental device connection terminal plate (hereinafter referred to as “lending terminal plate”). Based on the receipt of the lending request signal, the return request signal, etc. output from the lending terminal board 307, the payout request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 3 and the card is returned.

  That is, “execution of payout control of game media” in the present embodiment is not limited to the one that pays out game media directly from the game media handling device 1, but based on a signal from the game machine 3 3 means that a game medium is paid out.

  Further, the game medium handling device 1 is also connected to each display device 4 through a converter or the like, and a game information signal, an error signal, etc. output from an external terminal board 308 described later provided in the game machine 3. , And the player's possession information is transmitted to each display 4.

  As described above, the server device 2 is connected not only to the game medium handling device 1 but also to each display device 4, and game result management information (for example, the past few days) managed in the server device 2. (Including the game appearance history information and fraud detection information including the minute) and information on the playground (for example, new machine information, empty machine information, etc.) are transmitted to each machine display 4.

  The server device 2 is also connected to an external management device (not shown) managed by a center operator who is a third party other than the game hall, and receives card identification information, member information, and player possession information. It is transmitted every predetermined period (for example, once a day). The external management device backs up each transmitted information. When the connection with the external management device is interrupted for a predetermined number of days (for example, 15 days), the server device 2 stops updating the player's ball information.

  As described above, the gaming machine 3 may be connected to the game medium handling device 1 and is also connected to each of the display devices 4 so that there is a change in each game or in the internal state. In this case, a game information signal, an error signal, and the like are output from the external terminal board 308 to be described later to each display device 4.

  As described above, each of the display devices 4 is connected to the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, and the game machine 3, and is based on an input signal or a received signal or based on a player's operation. Various information is displayed on the display screen.

  Note that the connection method of the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, the game machine 3, and the display devices 4 is not limited to the above method. For example, the server device 2 is configured such that only the game medium handling device 1 is connected, and the game medium handling device 1 and each display device 4 are connected via USB, so that the above-described information can be transmitted and received between each other. It may be configured. In this case, the display content displayed on each display device may be controlled by the control unit 100 of the game medium handling device 1 described later. In this case, the DVI system or HDMI is further used for image output. It is good also as connecting by the (registered trademark) system. Further, in the present embodiment, the server device 2 is connected to the gaming machine 3 via the gaming medium handling device 1 or the respective display devices 4, but may be directly connected to the gaming machine 3.

  As described above, when a player enters the amusement hall, first, he / she sits on a desired gaming machine 3 while viewing various information displayed on the display devices 4. Next, when the player is a member of the game hall, the member card is inserted into the game medium handling device 1, and after the identity is confirmed (for example, input of a registered password), the server device 2 If the ball information is stored, the ball is used, and if the ball information is not stored, or if the ball information is the number of balls that cannot be rented out by the gaming machine 3, , A rental request is made to receive the rental of the game medium, and the game medium is started by inserting the game medium into the gaming machine 3. Alternatively, if the player is not a member of the game hall, a bill is inserted, a rental request is made, the game medium is lent, and the game medium is inserted into the gaming machine 3 to start the game. At this time, the ball information and remaining amount information stored in the server device 2 is updated (subtracted) by the lent amount.

  If the game medium cannot be paid out from the gaming machine 3 and the game is continued, the ball information and the remaining amount information stored in the server device 2 is stored each time a rental request is made. Then, the loaned amount is sequentially updated (subtracted). On the other hand, when the game medium 3 can be paid out from the gaming machine 3, when the paid-out game medium is inserted into the game medium handling device 1, the number of game media input is counted and the count result is obtained. Based on this, the ball information stored in the server device 2 is updated (added).

  Thereafter, when ending the game in the gaming machine 3, the player makes a card return request. Here, when the membership card is inserted in the game medium handling apparatus 1, the membership card is returned as it is after the identity confirmation (for example, input of a registered personal identification number). When the membership card is not inserted into the game medium handling apparatus 1, the count holding ball information is stored in the server apparatus 2 or when there is remaining amount information, the game card is stored in the game medium handling apparatus 1. Return (issue) the counting card. If the counting ball information is not stored in the server device 2 and there is no remaining amount of the input money, the counting card is not returned (issued).

  When the counting card is returned (issued) and it is desired to play a game in another gaming machine 3, the counting card is placed in the game medium handling device 1 provided corresponding to the other gaming machine 3. By inserting, the game can be started (replayed) in the same procedure as the membership card (excluding identity verification). In the above case, the replay based on the accumulated ball information is referred to as “reserved ball replay”, and the replay based on the counted retained ball information is referred to as “retained ball replay”.

(Functions of the game medium handling device 1)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game medium handling device 1. The game medium handling device 1 includes components described later, a CPU 101 that controls them, a control unit 100 configured from a ROM 102, and a storage unit 103 configured from a RAM 103.

  The control unit 100 reads out a control program stored in the ROM 102, and the CPU 101 executes control based on the control program, thereby controlling each component, the server device 2, the gaming machine 3, and each unit. Communication control with the display 4 is performed. In addition, the control unit 100 stores these control results in the storage unit 103.

  When a card is inserted from the card insertion slot 14, the card reader / writer 104 determines its authenticity and availability. If it is determined that the card is legitimate and usable, the type and identification information of the card are read. Then, the read information is transmitted to the server device 2 via the IF 110 by the control unit 100. On the other hand, if it is determined that the card is an unauthorized card or cannot be used, the control unit 100 notifies the touch panel LCD 16 and the like and transmits it to the server device 2 via the IF 110. The In this case, the inserted card may be returned, or a predetermined authentication operation (for example, an authentication operation of the IC card for the store clerk to the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18) or a predetermined authentication signal ( For example, the card may not be returned until an authentication signal) is transmitted from the server device 2.

  When a bill is inserted from the bill insertion slot 15, the bill validator 105 performs an authenticity determination. When it determines with it being a regular banknote, the classification (denomination information) of the said banknote is read. Then, the read information is transmitted as remaining amount information to the server device 2 by the control unit 100 via the IF 110. On the other hand, when it is determined that the banknote is non-regular (or unreadable), the control unit 100 notifies the touch panel LCD 16 and the like and transmits it to the server device 2 via the IF 110. In this case, the inserted bill may be returned, or a predetermined authentication operation (for example, an authentication operation of the IC card for the clerk to the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18) or a predetermined authentication signal ( For example, it is good also as not returning a banknote until there exists transmission of the authentication signal from the server apparatus 2. FIG.

  The touch panel LCD 16 has a function of serving as both a display unit that displays various types of information to the player and a reception unit that receives various types of operations from the player. For example, when a card is inserted, an operation button of “Check Ball Information” is displayed on the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16 so that the player can check current ball information. By touching the displayed location, the current ball information by rate is displayed on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16. It is desirable that the operation button for “checking holding information” is always displayed. By comprising in this way, the player can always confirm the current possession information according to rate. Of course, when a card is inserted, the current ball information by rate may be always displayed in a predetermined area of the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16. Various information displayed on the other touch panel LCD 16 and various operations received will be described later.

  The camera unit 17 shoots the front of the gaming machine 3 and detects whether or not the player in the shooting range is in a seated state (sitting result information). The camera unit 17 detects facial data of a player who is seated. Further, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the head of the player who is seated can be recognized in the facial data that is the image data detected by the camera unit 17. Specifically, the control unit 100 reads reference data for determining that the head of a player who is seated can be recognized from the ROM 102, the reference data, and facial data detected by the camera unit 17. If these differences are within a predetermined value, it is determined that the head of the player who is seated can be recognized. The seating result information, the facial data, and the head recognition determination data that is the determination result of whether or not the player's head can be recognized are transmitted to the server device 2 by the control unit 100 via the IF 110. Such facial data is an example of information for identifying a player who has played a gaming machine. In this embodiment, the “head” particularly indicates the player's head, but it is possible to acquire information that can identify the player, such as a part of the player's body, the whole body, or a feature of the player. If so, it is not limited to the player's head. At this time, when the ID of the card used by the player is the first identification information, the above-mentioned head can be handled as the second identification information. It can also be handled as identification information.

  By detecting the seating result information by the camera unit 17, for example, when there is a forgetting to take a card with the remaining ball information or the remaining amount information remaining, a touch panel LCD 16 or a status display lamp 13 to be described later is displayed. It can also be used to notify the store clerk and player of the game hall. Thereby, forgetting to take a card can be suppressed.

In addition, by detecting facial data by the camera unit 17, for example, when the table is moved, it can be determined whether or not they are the same player. If they are different players, It is also possible to notify the store clerk and player of the game hall using the touch panel LCD 16 and a status indicator lamp 13 described later. As a result, the possibility of fraudulent acts can be suppressed.

  Here, the camera unit 17 receives an infrared LED substrate 17A (not shown) that irradiates infrared light, and reflected light obtained by reflecting the infrared light at the subject (player), thereby providing a subject. A CMOS camera 17B (not shown) for capturing an image and a filter 17C (not shown) are included. The infrared LED substrate 17 </ b> A emits infrared light based on the control of the control unit 100 by the infrared LED. The CMOS camera 17B sends the facial data to the control unit 100. The filter 17C is a filter that transmits infrared light and does not transmit light of other wavelengths. The filter 17C transmits only reflected light of infrared light irradiated to the subject from the infrared LED substrate 17A and passes it to the CMOS camera 17B. It is designed to receive light. Thereby, the influence of the effect light of the game hall where the gaming machine 3 is installed can be suppressed, and the image of the subject (player) can be clearly captured.

  In addition, it is good also as using the facial data mentioned above in the case of a stored ball replay or a holding ball replay. Specifically, even if it is determined that the replay of the stored ball or the replay of the holding ball is possible, if the facial data does not match, the control unit 100 controls the replay so that these replays cannot be performed. It is good as well. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent this in the stage of replay for a fraudster who tries to play a game illegally using another person's card.

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 18 reads the identification information stored in the IC card or the ball information stored in the IC card itself when the player holds the corresponding IC card. Then, the read information is transmitted to the server device 2 via the IF 110 by the control unit 100. That is, the game medium can be lent out in addition to the card insertion and bill insertion described above. Alternatively, at the end of the game, when the player holds the corresponding IC card, the identification information stored in the IC card and the current possession information are associated with each other and stored in the server device 2, or the IC card itself This makes it possible to return the possession balls.

  In addition, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18 enables the controller 100 to cancel various error states and perform other authentications by holding a corresponding store clerk IC card by a store clerk in the game hall.

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 18 may be capable of transmitting / receiving data to / from a mobile phone, a smartphone or other information communication device (hereinafter referred to as “mobile terminal device”) owned by the player. . For example, when the player holds the portable terminal device he owns in front of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18, the control unit 100 transmits the URL of the homepage of the game hall or the mail member registration page to the portable terminal. Also good. Further, the mobile terminal device itself may function as a membership card using hardware or software installed in the mobile terminal device. Furthermore, when the electronic payment function is implemented in the mobile terminal device, the remaining amount information may be updated (added) by the function in the same manner as when a bill is inserted.

  When there is a payout instruction from the player (for example, a lending request operation to the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16), the payout device 106 controls the drive circuit 106a to drive the game device in a quantity based on the payout instruction. Pay out. The control unit 100 transmits the paid-in money information and the remaining amount information to the server device 2.

  Further, when the game medium handling device 1 is connected to a later-described rental terminal board 307 of the gaming machine 3, the payout device 106 issues a payout instruction from the player (for example, a rental request operation on the gaming machine 3 side). ), A payout request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 3 under the control of the control unit 100.

  When the game medium paid out from the gaming machine 3 is inserted by the player, the counting unit 107 controls the drive circuit 107a to drive the control unit 100 and counts the number of game media input. The control unit 100 transmits the counting ball information based on the counting result to the server device 2.

  The speaker 108 responds to changes in the operating state of each component in the game medium handling device 1 (for example, according to display on the touch panel LCD 16 or an operation on the receiving unit, or lighting of a state indicator lamp 13 described later) Depending on the mode, the controller 100 controls the drive circuit 108a to output sound. However, the sound is output regardless of changes in the operating state of each component in the game medium handling device 1 (for example, depending on the timing results of the RTC built in the game medium handling device 1 or attached externally). It is good as well.

  The sensor group 109 is a plurality of sensors provided in the payout device 106, provided in the counting device 107, or provided in a predetermined portion of the front surface portion 11 and the housing 12 described later. It is a sensor provided for detecting the payout result and the counting result, or provided for detecting fraud.

  The state indicator lamp 13 is a lamp for informing the outside of the current state of the game medium handling device 1. A full color LED is built in, and the control unit 100 drives and controls the drive circuit 109a based on the current state, and emits the full color LED in the lighting color and lighting mode (light emission mode) according to the current state. Let

(Function of server device 2)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the server device 2. The server device 2 includes a management control unit 200, a management storage unit 205, an input unit 240, an output unit 250, a display unit 260, and an IF 270, and is operated by an administrator who manages the gaming machine 3. The management control unit 200 includes a ball management control unit 201, a member management control unit 211, a game information management control unit 221, a display machine management control unit 231, and a display control unit 241.

  The possession management control unit 201 manages the possession information of the player. Specifically, the possession management control unit 201 indicates that a card has been inserted into or removed from the game medium handling device 1 from the game medium handling device 1 via the display units 4 and identifies the card. When a “card issuance” signal including information is received, the time when this “card issuance” signal is received is obtained from, for example, an RTC (real-time clock), and the obtained time corresponds to the identification information of the card. In addition, the information is stored in the management storage unit 205 (see FIG. 3). In addition, the possession management control unit 201 transmits the game media handling device 1 via the IF 110 of the game media handling device 1 when there is a change in the possessed ball information or the remaining amount information owned by the player. Information such as card identification information, possession information and balance information is received via the IF 270, and these information are associated with each other and stored (updated) in the management storage unit 205. Further, the management storage unit 205 stores the ball information for each different rate when the game hall enables games at different rates. For example, the number of types of lending rate that can be set (for example, 1 yen rate and 4 yen rate in the pachinko machine 3a, pachislot machine 3b) in the number of types of coin information (for example, two kinds of accumulated ball information and counting ball information) The number of holding ball information (e.g., 8 types) and the remaining amount information multiplied by 5 types of 5 yen rate and 20 yen rate) are separately stored. In addition, about the remaining amount information, it is good also as memorize | storing the amount of inserted money (in this embodiment, a banknote) as it is, and converting into predetermined frequency (for example, "10" frequency for 1,000 yen). It may be stored, or may be stored after being converted into the number of game media according to the set rate. Here, the card identification information is an example of information for identifying a player who plays the gaming machine 3 provided in correspondence with the gaming medium handling device 1. Information such as card identification information, possession ball information, and remaining amount information is an example of game data relating to a player's game. The management control unit 200 including such a holding ball management control unit 201 functions as a management control unit that manages game data related to the game of the player including information for identifying the player who plays the gaming machine.

  In addition, the possession management control unit 201 sets various settings of the game medium handling device 1 based on the information input from the input unit 240 (for example, setting of a lending rate, setting of whether or not replaying is possible, etc.) I do. The set information is transmitted to the game medium handling device 1 via the IF 270 and the IF 110 and stored in the storage unit 103. However, these various settings may be performed on the game medium handling device 1 side, and the set information may be transmitted to the possession management control unit 201 via the IF 110 and IF 270 and stored in the management storage unit 205. . In this case, the setting screen may be displayed on the touch panel LCD 16 by holding the above-mentioned clerk IC card over the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18 so that various settings can be made.

  The member management control unit 211 manages member information of players who are members. Specifically, regardless of whether or not the card is inserted into the game medium handling device 1, identification information and various member information (for example, name, address, date of birth, The personal identification number or the like is stored in the management storage unit 205.

  The game information management control unit 221 manages information related to games. Specifically, the game information management control unit 221 receives received data including various types of information from each gaming machine 3 installed in the game hall, and each display device 4 installed corresponding to each gaming machine 3. Received by the IF 270 via the IF 410. Then, the game information management control unit 221 manages, for each gaming machine 3, operating data related to the operation of the gaming machine 3 including information for identifying each gaming machine 3 installed in the game hall based on the received reception data. Store (update) in the storage unit 205. Details of the received data and the operation data will be described later. The management control unit 200 including such a game information management control unit 221 functions as a management control unit that manages operation data regarding the operation of the gaming machine including information for identifying the gaming machine. In the present embodiment, the operation data relating to the operation of the gaming machine 3 is stored (updated) in the management storage unit 205 for each gaming machine 3, but if the operation data can be displayed for each gaming machine 3, Not limited. That is, it is sufficient that the operation data storage mode is the same as the display data, as long as the operation data for each gaming machine 3 can be extracted from the data table storing the data related to the operation data. What is necessary is just to be able to form the display mode of the operation data in this embodiment.

  The display device management control unit 231 manages the display contents displayed on each display device 4. Specifically, information such as the model information and model image of the gaming machine 3 installed in association with each stand display device 4 is transmitted to each stand display device 4 via IF 270 and IF 410 to display each stand display. It manages so that these information is displayed in the machine.

  Further, the display device management control unit 231 determines various settings of each display device 4 based on the information input from the input unit 240 (in addition to the above example, for example, information information, telop information, and home screen information). Setting). The set information is transmitted to each display 4 via the IF 270 and IF 410 and stored in the RAM (storage unit) 403. However, these various settings may be performed on the display unit 4 side, and the set information may be transmitted to the display management control unit 231 via the IF 410 and IF 270 and stored in the management storage unit 205. . In this case, a setting screen may be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 by operating a remote controller (not shown) attached to each stand display device 4 so that various settings can be made.

  The display control unit 241 controls display of the display unit 260, and based on the information input from the input unit 240 by the operation of the administrator, various information stored in the management storage unit 205 is converted into sales form data, sales analysis. It is displayed on the display unit 260 as data or error history data. For example, the display control unit 241 controls display of the display unit 260 and is displayed first after power-on of the server device 2 and is input by an initial screen for requesting an operation of an administrator who manages the gaming machine 3 or an operation of the administrator In accordance with the information input from the unit 240, a first display for displaying the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines 3 stored in the management storage unit 205 for each gaming machine 3, and a player stored in the management storage unit 205 The display unit 260 displays a second display for displaying the game data related to the game for each player. Details of the operation data and game data, and the first display and the second display will be described later. Thus, the display unit 260 functions as an example of a display unit that performs display based on information managed by the management control unit.

  In the present embodiment, the management control unit 200 of the server device 2 includes a possession management control unit 201, a member management control unit 211, a game information management control unit 221, a display device management control unit 231, and a display control unit 241. However, each of the possession management control unit 201, the member management control unit 211, the game information management control unit 221, the display device management control unit 231, and the display control unit 241 is configured as an independent server device (for example, the first The ball management control unit 201 is configured as a server device, the member management control unit 211 is configured as a second server device, the game information management control unit 221 is configured as a third server device, and the fourth server device The display device management control unit 231 may be configured, and the display control unit 241 may be configured as a fifth server device). 211 constitute a same server, the game information management control unit 221, it is also possible to configure the display device management control unit 231 and the display control unit 241 as a separate server device. Needless to say, these can be combined in various configurations. In addition, when configured as separate server devices in this way, each server device is provided with an IF (communication interface) to transmit / receive information to / from other servers or other devices constituting the gaming system. What is necessary is just to comprise so that. In addition, the management control unit 200 receives received data including various information from the gaming machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1 through the display devices 4, and based on the received data, operation data and game data Is stored in the management storage unit 205, but is not limited thereto, such reception data is directly received from the gaming machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1, and the operation data and the game data are managed based on the reception data. 205 may be stored.

  In this case, the input unit 240, the output unit 250, and the display unit 260 may be a function that the possession management control unit 201 plays a role, a function that the game information management control unit 221 takes charge, and a function that the display control unit 241 takes charge. Good. Alternatively, a device (for example, the game information utilization device 2f) having the functions of the input unit 240, the output unit 250, and the display unit 260 may be separately configured.

  In this case, the server device 2 is configured as a higher-level integrated management device (for example, the integrated management device 2), and the first server device (mob management control unit 201) and the second server device (member management control unit). 211), the third server device (game information management control unit 221), the fourth server device (display management control unit 231), the fifth server device (display control unit 241) and the game information utilization device 2f. You may comprise so that each function may be exhibited under control of the integrated management apparatus 2. FIG. Furthermore, the function performed by the game information utilization device 2f may be the function of the integrated management device 2.

  Further, when the game information utilization apparatus 2f is separately configured, it may be configured by installing a dedicated application on a general-purpose personal computer. In this case, a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, etc. become the input part 240, a printer etc. become the output part 250, and a monitor etc. become the display part 260.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the functions of the possession management control unit 201 and the member management control unit 211 are different from each other, but may have exactly the same function. In particular, the member management control unit 211 may be configured to perform the function related to the ball holding function among the functions of the owning ball management control unit 201.

(Function of pachinko machine 3a)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 3a. The pachinko machine 3a includes a main control unit 301a that controls the main device group 303a, a sub control unit 302a that controls the sub device group 304a, and a payout control unit 305 that controls the payout device group 306, and the main control unit 301a. Is connected to the sub-control unit 302a by one-way communication, and the main control unit 301a and the payout control unit 305 are connected to be capable of two-way communication. In addition, a lending terminal board 307 is connected to the payout control unit 305 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and an external terminal board 308a is connected by one-way communication. Each of the main control unit 301a and the sub control unit 302a includes a ROM that stores a CPU, a program, and the like, and an RWM that stores information related to games and effects.

  The main device group 303a includes, for example, a start port switch, a count switch, a winning port switch, a normal electric accessory solenoid, a winning port solenoid, and the like, and the main control unit 301a controls these devices, The progress of the game in the pachinko machine 3a is controlled. In addition, the main control unit 301a transmits a command corresponding to a change in the gaming state or the like to the sub-control unit 302a and the payout control unit 305.

  The sub device group 304a includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, an accessory control circuit, an electrical decoration control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. The sub control unit 302a transmits a command transmitted from the main control unit 301a. Based on the above, the devices in the pachinko machine 3a are controlled by controlling these devices.

  The payout device group 306 includes, for example, a payout control circuit, a payout ball detection switch, a launch control circuit, a touch switch, and the like, and the payout control unit 305 is based on these commands transmitted from the main control unit 301a. By controlling these devices or automatically controlling these devices, the launch and payout of the game ball in the pachinko machine 3a is controlled.

  In addition, the payout control unit 305 is connected to the game medium handling device 1 via the lending terminal board 307, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the player's operation.

  In addition, the payout control unit 305 is connected to each display 4 via the external terminal board 308a, so that a game information signal or an error signal is detected for each game or when the internal state changes. Etc. are output.

(Function of pachislot machine 3b)
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachislot machine 3b. The pachislot machine 3b includes a main control unit 301b that controls the main device group 303b and a sub control unit 302b that controls the sub device group 304b, and is connected to the sub control unit 302b from the main control unit 301b by one-way communication. ing. An external terminal board 308b is connected to the main control unit 301b by one-way communication. Each of the main control unit 301b and the sub control unit 302b includes a CPU, a ROM that stores programs, and an RWM that stores information related to games and effects.

  The main device group 303b includes, for example, a reel control circuit, a medal sensor, a start lever sensor, a stop button sensor, a hopper control circuit, and the like, and the main control unit 301b controls the pachislot machine by controlling these devices. Control the progress of the game in 3b. Further, the main control unit 301a transmits a command corresponding to a change in the gaming state or the like to the sub control unit 302b.

  The sub device group 304b includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, an accessory control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. The sub control unit 302b transmits a command transmitted from the main control unit 301b. Based on the above, the devices in the pachislot machine 3b are controlled by controlling these devices.

  The main control unit 301b is connected to each display 4 via an external terminal board 308b, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. for each game or when the internal state changes. Output.

  As described above, also in the pachislot machine 3b, the main control unit 301b is connected to the game medium handling device 1 via the lending terminal board 307, and the lending request signal and the return request are based on the operation of the player. You may comprise so that a signal may be output.

(Function of each display 4)
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of each stand display device 4. Each stand display device 4 includes each component described later, a CPU 401 that controls them, a control unit 400 that includes a ROM 402, and a storage unit 403 that includes a RAM 403.

  The control unit 400 reads out the control program stored in the ROM 402, and the CPU 401 executes control based on the control program, thereby controlling each component, the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, and the like. Communication control with the gaming machine 3 is performed. In addition, the control unit 400 stores these control results in the storage unit 403.

  The button sensor group 403 is a plurality of sensors for detecting operations on a plurality of buttons 902 &#8764; 908 described later. When an operation is detected by these sensors, the control unit 400 displays the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode on the lamp 406, and the sound output mode on the speaker 407 according to the operation. Control is performed by driving 406a and 407a. The button sensor group 403 includes a sensor for detecting a touch operation on the touch panel 924 when the liquid crystal display unit 405 further functions as the touch panel 924.

  The IF 410 is an interface for performing communication with the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, and the gaming machine 3, and is also a conversion module that converts the input information into an optimum method when outputting the information. The IF 410 and the IF 110 in the game medium handling apparatus 1 are connected by a contact input / output system using a harness, and bidirectional communication is possible. In addition, the IF 410 and the IF 270 in the server device 2 are connected by a wired LAN system using a coaxial cable, and are connected by a contact output system using a harness so that bidirectional communication is possible. The IF 410 and the external terminal board 308 in the gaming machine 3 are connected by a contact input method, and the one-way communication from the gaming machine 3 to each of the display devices 4 is performed. Note that the connection method is not limited to these methods, and for each connection, a wireless LAN method may be used, or an optical communication method using an optical cable may be used. Further, a combination of these methods may be used.

(Information transmitted / received in the game medium handling device 1, the gaming machine 3, and the display units 4)
FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing the connection of the game medium handling device 1, the pachinko machine 3a, and the display devices 4 of each unit. In FIG. 7, for convenience of explanation, only the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1, the external terminal board 308a in the pachinko machine 3a, and the IF 410 in each stand display device 4 are shown, and the other components are not shown. ing.

  From the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1 to the IF 410 in each display device 4, a “card issuance” signal indicating that a card has been issued (returned), and a “game” indicating that a game ball has been lent (paid out) ”Lending ball” signal, “Replayed ball” signal indicating that the replay of the stored ball has been performed, “Retained ball information” signal indicating the current counting ball information, and “Stored ball information” signal indicating the current stored ball information From the IF 410 in each display device 4 to the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1, “call information”, “hit information”, and “hit end information” to the effect that a call button 902 described later has been operated are input.

  Also, from the external terminal board 308a in the pachinko machine 3a to the IF 410 in each display device 4, an “award ball signal” indicating the number of game balls paid out to the player, an example of a special game state in the pachinko machine 3a It is a big hit (hereinafter also referred to as a special prize), or “external information 1” signal (big hit information) indicating that it is a big hit, that it has become a certain change in the pachinko machine 3a, or is in a certain change "External information 2" signal indicating "External information 3" signal indicating that the special symbol game has started in the pachinko machine 3a, "External information indicating that the game ball launched in the pachinko machine 3a has won the start opening" 4 "signal," security signal "indicating that some error (abnormality) has occurred in the pachinko machine 3a, “Door / frame opening signal” indicating that the door 33 (door) or the glass door 34 (frame) is in an open state, and “external information 6” signal indicating that the big hit has ended in the pachinko machine 3a (big hit end information) ) Is entered. Note that the “external information 1” signal &#8764; “external information 7” signal is output as appropriate according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 3a on the transmission side and the specifications of the display devices 4 on the reception side. Can be changed. In addition, an “out ball information” signal indicating that a game ball launched in the pachinko machine 3a has not entered any of the winning openings and has entered the out opening (not shown) is sent to an out ball sensor (not shown). Although it is input from another signal line based on the detection result, when the out ball sensor is controlled by the control of the pachinko machine 3a, it may be output from the external terminal board 308a in the pachinko machine 3a.

  Further, from the IF 410 in each display device 4 to the IF 270 in the server device 2, information for identifying each pachinko machine 3a (for example, a unique machine number assigned to each pachinko machine 3a) and the pachinko machine 3a are stored. Along with the information for identifying the player to play, the “out information” based on the “out ball information” signal, the “safe information” based on the “prize ball signal”, and the “hit information” based on the “external information 1” signal. Based on “probability information” based on the “external information 2” signal, “start signal” based on the “external information 3” signal, “starting port information” based on the “external information 4” signal, and “door / frame opening signal” “Door 1 information” based on “door open information”, “security signal”, and “hit end information” based on “external information 6” signal are input as received data. If the error (abnormality) type can be determined from the output time of the “security signal”, “abnormality 1 information”, “abnormality 2 information” or “ It may be converted into “abnormality 3 information” and output to the server device 2. Further, as described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit 400 and output to the server device 2. In addition, the IF 410 may itself receive each signal input from the external terminal board 308a and output each input signal to the server device 2 as it is (through signal).

  As for the type of error (abnormality) indicated by the “security signal” in the pachinko machine 3a, the start switch is turned on even though the game ball has not entered due to unauthorized means or other factors. Start port switch error indicating that it has become a count switch error indicating that the winning port solenoid has not been driven (the winning port is not opened) due to unauthorized means or other factors. As an example, a sensor detection error (for example, a magnetic sensor error) indicating that various sensors (for example, a magnetic sensor) provided in the pachinko machine 3a for detecting fraud are in a detection state can be given.

  FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing the connection of the game medium handling device 1, the pachislot machine 3 b, and the display units 4. In FIG. 8, for convenience of explanation, only the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1, the external terminal board 308b in the pachislot machine 3b, and the IF 410 in each display unit 4 are shown, and the other components are not shown. ing.

  From the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1 to the IF 410 in each display device 4, a “card issuance” signal indicating that a card has been issued (returned), and a “medal lending” indicating that a medal has been rented (paid out) ”Signal, a“ reserved ball replay ”signal indicating that a replay of the stored ball has been performed, a“ retained ball information ”signal indicating the current counting ball information, and a“ stored ball information ”signal indicating the current stored ball information, From the IF 410 in the table display 4 to the IF 110 in the game medium handling apparatus 1, “call information” indicating that a call button 902 described later has been operated is input.

  Further, from the external terminal board 308b in the pachislot machine 3b to the IF 410 in each display unit 4, a “medal insertion signal” indicating the number of medals inserted by the player, and the number of medals paid out to the player “ “Medal payout signal”, “external signal 2” (bonus information) indicating that a bonus (hereinafter also referred to as a special prize) which is an example of a special gaming state in the pachislot machine 3b, or a bonus is in progress, and a pachislot machine “External signal 1” indicating that the bonus has ended in 3b (bonus end information), “External signal 3” indicating that the start lever sensor has been input in the pachislot machine 3b (the start lever has been operated by the player). "A security signal" indicating that some error (abnormality) has occurred in the pachislot machine 3b is input. In the pachislot machine 3b, the fact that the front door 61b, which will be described later, is in an open state is input to each display 4 by a "security signal". For example, as in the pachinko machine 3a, The signal 4 ”may be output separately from the“ security signal ”, thereby outputting a signal indicating that the front door 61b described later is in an open state. Further, “external signal 1” &#8764; “external signal 4” appropriately changes the content to be output according to the specifications of the pachislot machine 3b on the transmission side and the specifications of the individual display devices 4 on the reception side. be able to.

  Also, from the IF 410 in each display device 4 to the IF 270 in the server device 2, information for identifying each pachislot machine 3 b (for example, a unique patio machine number assigned to each pachislot machine 3 b in the game hall) and the pachislot machine 3 b Along with the information for identifying the player to play, the “IN information” based on the “medal insertion signal”, the “OUT information” based on the “medal payout signal”, the “bonus information” based on the “external signal 2”, “ “Bonus end information” based on “external signal 1”, “start information” based on “external signal 3”, and “error information” based on “security signal” are input as received data. If the error (abnormality) type can be determined from the output time of the “security signal”, “error information”, “abnormality 1 information”, “abnormality” are selected according to the error (abnormality) type. The information may be converted into “2 information” or “abnormal 3 information” and output to the server device 2. Further, as described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit 400 and output to the server device 2. In addition, the IF 410 may receive each signal input from the external terminal board 308b and output the input signal to the server device 2 as it is (through signal).

  The types of errors (abnormalities) indicated by the “security signal” in the pachislot machine 3b include the door opening error indicating that the front door 61b is in the open state, and reading / writing of the RWM was not performed normally. RWM error indicating that, in the selector 85 which will be described later, an incorrect means or other factors (for example, clogged medals), a selector error indicating that normal detection is no longer performed, an incorrect means in the hopper 83 which will be described later or A hopper error indicating that a normal payout cannot be performed due to other factors (for example, medal empty), a medal auxiliary storage for storing extra medals that cannot be stored in the hopper 83, and the medal auxiliary storage Medal auxiliary warehouse error indicating that the medals contained in are full It can be mentioned as an example.

  Although not shown, in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, “call information” indicating that a call button 902 (to be described later) is operated is transmitted from the IF 410 in each display 4 to the IF 270 in the server device 2. Then, the data managed by the server device 2 such as the operation data of each device in the game hall and the output data is transmitted from the IF 270 in the server device 2 to the IF 410 in each device display 4.

(External appearance of game medium handling apparatus 1a)
FIG. 9 is an external view of the game medium handling device 1a used in the pachinko machine 3a. In FIG. 9, the pachinko machine 3a is omitted. As shown in FIG. 9, the game medium handling device 1a includes a front surface portion 11a and a housing 12a. The front surface portion 11a has a status indicator lamp 13a, a card insertion port 14a, and a bill insertion port through which bills can be inserted. 15a, a touch panel LCD 16a, a camera unit 17a, a non-contact IC card reader / writer 18a, a speaker cover 19a, a counting slot 20, a fraction outlet 21 and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a guide device 120 is detachably provided in the game medium handling device 1a. The guide device 120 is mounted such that a mounting portion 121 provided at a part thereof covers the counting inlet 20 and the fraction outlet 21. The game ball that has dropped from the lower plate of the pachinko machine 3a onto the guide plate 123 of the guide device 120 is put into the counting slot 20 through the counting passage provided in the guide device 120. Also, the fractional game balls paid out from the fraction payout port 21 are paid out to the payout tray 124 provided exclusively for the fraction through the fraction passage provided in the guide device 120. The player can move the fraction of game balls paid out to the payout tray 124 to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a and use it for the game. And on the upper surface part of the housing | casing 122 of the guidance apparatus 120, when the player operates the handle | steering-wheel of the pachinko machine 3a, the hand setting part 125 for putting the hand operated is provided.

  In the game medium handling device 1a according to the present embodiment, when a lending request signal is received from the lending terminal board 307 of the pachinko machine 3a or when a payout instruction from the player to the game medium handling device 1a is received, the supply unit ( Control of paying out the number of balls (for example, 125 balls) according to the lending request signal directly from the pachinko machine 3a through a supply passage (not shown) inside the pachinko machine 3a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a ball paying outlet (for example, a ball paying outlet 23a) is provided at a location on the front surface portion 11a above the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a. In addition, a nozzle for guiding the game ball paid out from the ball payout exit to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a is detachably provided, and control is performed to pay out the number of balls corresponding to the lending request signal from the ball payout exit. It may be. That is, it is good also as comprising so that a game ball may be paid out with respect to the pachinko machine 3a indirectly with the nozzle. In addition, the direct payout or the indirect payout may be selectively performed.

(Appearance of game medium handling apparatus 1b)
FIG. 10 is an external view of a game medium handling device 1b used in the pachislot machine 3b. In FIG. 10, the pachislot machine 3b is omitted. As shown in FIG. 10, the game medium handling device 1b is composed of a front surface portion 11b and a housing 12b. The front surface portion 11b has a status indicator lamp 13b, a card insertion port 14b, and a bill insertion port through which bills can be inserted. 15b, touch panel LCD 16b, camera unit 17b, non-contact IC card reader / writer 18b, speaker cover 19b, front panel 22, medal payout port 23, medal counting slot 24, medal guide member 25, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the game medium handling device 1b is provided with a medal payout portion 130 in a detachable manner. The medal payout unit 130 can be changed between a use state (use position) and a storage state (storage position) as shown in FIG. In the state of use, the medal paid out from the medal payout opening 23 is set to slide down the inclined surface by its own weight, and the medal slipped down the inclined surface is on the front side of the pachislot machine 3b, and the medal is inserted. It is stored at a height position between the mouth and the lower plate. The inclined surface of the medal payout portion 130 is configured to be extendable and retractable so as to draw an arc, and the medal payout portion 130 is configured to be rotatable upward so that the inclined surface is contracted and the contracted medal payout By rotating the part 130 upward, a transition from the use state (use position) to the storage state (storage position) is performed.

  Note that in the game medium handling device 1b in the present embodiment, when a payout instruction from the player to the game medium handling device 1b is received or a lending request signal is received from the lending terminal board 307 of the pachinko machine 3b, the medal A predetermined number of medals (for example, 50) is to be paid out to the payout unit 130. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as with the game medium handling device 1a, medals are directly given to the pachislot machine 3b. The payout control may be performed. Further, instead of the medal payout unit 130, or selectively, a nozzle for guiding the medal paid out from the medal payout outlet 23 to the lower plate of the pachislot machine 3b is detachably provided, and the pachislot machine indirectly by the nozzle. It may be configured to pay out medals for 3b.

(Structure of pachinko machine 3a)
Next, the structure of the pachinko machine 3a will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of the pachinko machine 3a, and FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine 3a.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the pachinko machine 3a includes a main body 32, a base door 33 pivotally attached to the main body 32 so as to be freely opened and closed, and a glass door 34 pivotally attached to the base door 33 so as to be freely opened and closed. I have.

  The main body 32 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having an opening 32a (see FIG. 12). An example of the material of the main body 32 is wood.

  The base door 33 is formed in a rectangular shape that is substantially the same as the main body 32. The base door 33 is disposed in front of the main body 32 and opens and closes the opening 32 a of the main body 32. The base door 33 is provided with an opening 33a. The opening 33 a is formed in a quadrangular size that occupies most of the upper side from the substantially central portion of the base door 33.

  A speaker 41, a game board 42, a display device 43, a dish unit 44, a launching device 45, a payout device 46, and a substrate unit 47 are attached to the base door 33. The speaker 41 and the display device 43 show a specific example of notification means according to the present invention.

  The speaker 41 is disposed on the upper part of the base door 33. The game board 42 is disposed in front of the base door 33 and covers the opening 33 a of the base door 33. The entire game board 42 is formed of a plate-like resin having permeability (a member having permeability). Examples of the resin having transparency include an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin.

  In addition, a game area 42 a in which a game ball launched from the launching device 45 rolls is formed on the front surface of the game board 42. The game area 42a is an area surrounded by guide rails (not shown). A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the game area 42a.

  The display device 43 is disposed so as to overlap the back side of the game board 42. The display device 43 has a display area 43a for displaying an image. The display area 43a is set to a size that overlaps all or part of the game board 42. In the display area 43 a of the display device 43, various images such as an identification symbol for effect, an effect image, and a decoration image for decoration are displayed. The player can view the image displayed in the display area 43a of the display device 43 via the game board 42.

  As the display device 43, for example, a liquid crystal display device can be applied. However, the display device according to the present invention is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display.

  A spacer 49 is disposed on the back side of the game board 42. The spacer 49 forms a space serving as a flow path for the game ball rolling on the game area 42 a of the game board 42 between the back surface of the game board 42 and the front surface of the display device 43. The spacer 49 is made of a permeable material. Note that the spacer according to the present invention is not limited to being formed of a material having transparency, and for example, a part thereof may be formed of a material having transparency. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  The dish unit 44 is disposed below the game board 42. The dish unit 44 includes an upper dish 51 and a lower dish 52, and the lower dish 52 is located below the upper dish 51. The upper plate 51 and the lower plate 52 are formed with payout openings 51a and 52a for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls), respectively. When a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, the game balls are discharged from the payout openings 51 a and 52 a and stored in the upper plate 51 and the lower plate 52. Further, the game balls stored in the upper plate 51 are launched into the game area 42 a by the launching device 45.

  The dish unit 44 is provided with an effect button 53. This effect button 53 is arranged on the upper plate 51. A dial operation unit (jog dial) 54 is rotatably fitted to the periphery of the effect button 53. When performing a predetermined effect, an image that prompts the user to operate the effect button 53 and the dial operation unit 54 is displayed in the display area 43 a of the display device 43.

  The launching device 45 is disposed in the lower right part of the base door 33. The launching device 45 includes a launching handle 55 that can be operated by a player, and a panel body 56 that engages with the lower right portion of the dish unit 44. The firing handle 55 is disposed on the surface side of the panel body 56 and is supported by the panel body 56 so as to be rotatable. In addition, a solenoid actuator (not shown), which is a specific example of a driving device that launches a game ball, is disposed on the back side of the panel body 56.

  A touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 55, and a firing volume is provided inside the firing handle 55. The firing volume changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 55, and changes the power supplied to the solenoid actuator.

  When the player's hand touches the touch sensor of the firing handle 55, the touch sensor outputs a detection signal. As a result, it is detected that the player has gripped the launch handle 55, and the game ball can be launched by the solenoid actuator.

  When the player holds the firing handle 55 and rotates it in the clockwise direction, the resistance value of the firing volume changes according to the turning angle of the firing handle 55, and the power corresponding to the resistance value is supplied to the solenoid actuator. Supplied. As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 51 are sequentially fired, and the fired game balls are guided to the guide rail and discharged to the game area 42a of the game board 42.

  A firing stop button (not shown) is provided on the side of the firing handle 55. The launch stop button is provided to stop the launch of the game ball by the solenoid actuator. When the player presses the launch stop button, the launch of the game ball is stopped even when the launch handle 55 is held and rotated.

  The dispensing device 46 and the substrate unit 47 are disposed on the back side of the base door 33. A game ball is supplied to the payout device 46 from a storage unit (not shown). The payout device 46 pays out a predetermined number of game balls supplied to the storage unit to the upper plate 51 or the lower plate 52 based on the establishment of the payout condition. The board unit 47 has various control boards. Various control boards are provided with the main control unit 301a and the sub-control unit 302a described above.

  The glass door 34 is disposed in front of the game board 42, and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a size covering the game board 42. A speaker cover 59 facing the speaker 41 is provided on the upper portion of the glass door 34.

  In addition, an opening 34 a having a size that exposes at least the game area 42 a of the game board 42 is formed at the center of the glass door 34. The opening 34a of the glass door 34 is closed by a protective glass 58 having transparency. Therefore, when the glass door 34 is closed with respect to the base door 33, the protective glass 58 faces at least the game area 42 a of the game board 42.

(Game in pachinko machine 3a)
In such a pachinko machine 3a, a game ball is launched in accordance with a player's operation, and the game ball described below is controlled by the main control unit 301a by winning various prizes.

  The pachinko machine 3a controls execution of a special symbol game using a special symbol and a normal symbol game using a normal symbol. When it is a big win in a special symbol game or a win in a normal symbol game, the possibility that a game ball will win is relatively increased, and the payout control of the game ball is easily performed.

  In addition, for various winnings, special symbol start winning, which is one condition for variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, and normal symbol starting, which is one condition for variable display of normal symbols in a normal symbol game. Winning is also included.

  When there is a special symbol start winning, random numbers are extracted from the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter, and the extracted random numbers are stored.

  In the special symbol game, first, it is determined whether a condition for starting variable display of the special symbol is satisfied. In this determination process, it is referred to whether or not a random number value is stored by a special symbol start winning, and the condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is established with one condition that the random number value is stored. judge.

  Next, the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is referenced to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot. Subsequently, stop symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the symbol determination random number extracted from the symbol determination counter and the above-mentioned jackpot determination result are referred to, and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined.

  Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the variation pattern determination counter, and the random pattern value, the above-described jackpot determination result, and the above-described stop symbol are referred to determine the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  Subsequently, effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the effect pattern determination counter, and the random number value, the jackpot determination result described above, the stop symbol described above, and the variation pattern described above are referred to, and the special symbol is variably displayed. An effect pattern to be executed is determined.

  After that, as a result of the determined jackpot determination, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the effect pattern accompanying the special symbol, the variable display control for performing the display control of the special symbol variable display, the predetermined effect is performed. Production control is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 3a performs control to execute one game from the special symbol start winning to the special symbol variable display control for each special symbol start winning.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 3a determines whether or not it is a big hit when there is a special symbol start winning. In this determination process, when it is determined that a big hit is made, control of the big hit gaming state, which is an example of a special gaming state, is executed. In the big hit gaming state, the possibility of various winnings increases. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit is not made, the big hit gaming state control is not executed. In addition, when it is determined that the big hit is not made or when the big hit game control is ended, the game state transition control for changing the game state is performed. In this game state transition control, management of a normal game state different from the big hit game state is performed. Examples of the normal gaming state include a probability-changing gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is increased in the above-described big hit determination, and a short-time gaming state in which the variable display time of a special symbol or a normal symbol is reduced. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not to start variable symbol special display. Such a pachinko machine 3a is an example of a gaming machine that performs control to execute a predetermined game and can control a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when there is a normal symbol start winning, a random number value is extracted from the winning determination counter and stored.

  In the normal symbol game, first, it is determined whether or not a condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is satisfied. In this determination process, it is referred to whether or not the random number value is stored by the normal symbol start winning, and the condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is satisfied, with one condition that the random number value is stored. judge.

  Next, the random number value extracted from the counter for hit determination is referred to and a hit determination is made as to whether or not to win. Subsequently, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the result of the hit determination is referred to, and the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined.

  Thereafter, as a result of the determined hit determination, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is referred to, and variable display control for performing display control for variable symbol normal display and effect control for performing a predetermined effect are executed.

  When the variable display control and the effect display control are finished, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved. In this determination process, when it is determined that the winning game is won, the hit game control for performing the winning game is executed. In the winning game control, the possibility of various winnings as described above, in particular, the possibility of special symbol starting winnings in a special symbol game is increased. On the other hand, if it is determined not to win, the hit game control is not executed. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not to start variable display of the normal symbol.

  In the present embodiment, various random numbers are extracted using a soft random number method that generates random values by executing a program. However, for example, a random number generator in which random numbers are updated at a predetermined cycle may be provided, and a hard random number system that extracts a random number value from a counter (so-called ring counter) in the random number generator may be used. When the hard random number method is used, it is possible to prevent the same random number value from being extracted in a predetermined period by determining the initial value of the random number value at a timing different from the predetermined period.

(Structure of pachislot machine 3b)
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 3b in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 13 &#8764; FIG. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachislot machine 3b of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the pachislot machine 3b includes a cabinet 61a that accommodates a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 61b that is attached to the cabinet 61a so as to be openable and closable. Three reels 63L, 63C, and 63R are provided inside the cabinet 61a, and the three reels 63L, 63C, and 63R are arranged in a row in the horizontal direction (direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the reels). Hereinafter, the reels 63L, 63C, and 63R are referred to as a left reel 63L, a middle reel 63C, and a right reel 63R, respectively.

  Each reel (display row) has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface (circumferential surface) of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are continuously drawn on the surface of the sheet material along the circumferential direction of the reel body.

  At the center of the front door 61b, a liquid crystal display device 70 and a display window 64 for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 63L, 63C, 63R are provided. And in the liquid crystal display device 70, an image is displayed and an effect is performed.

  The display window 64 is formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate, for example, and is provided at a position overlapping with the three reel arrangement regions as seen from the front (player side) as shown in FIG. It is provided so as to be positioned in front of (one player side) from one reel. Therefore, the symbols drawn on the three reels provided behind the display window 64 can be viewed through the display window 64.

  Further, a 7-segment display 66 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided on the left side of the display window 64 when viewed from the front. The 7-segment display 66 is stored in the inside of the pachislot machine 3b. Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed.

  The front door 61b is also provided with various devices (medal slot 71, MAX bet button 72, 1BET button 74, start lever 76, stop buttons 77L, 77C, 77R) that are to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 71 is provided for receiving a medal that is inserted into the pachislot machine 3b from the outside by the player. The medals accepted through the medal slot 71 are inserted into one game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 3b ( So-called credit function). In the pachislot machine 3b of this embodiment, the number of medals that can be thrown into one game is one, two, or three.

  The MAX bet button 72 and the 1BET button 74 are provided for determining the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 3b. Although not shown in FIG. 13, the front door 61b is provided with a settlement button (disposed on the side of the start lever 76 opposite to the stop button). This checkout button is provided for pulling out (ejecting) medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 3b.

  The start lever 76 is provided to start rotation of all the reels (63L, 63C, 63R). Stop buttons 77L, 77C, and 77R are provided in association with left reel 63L, middle reel 63C, and right reel 63R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 77L, 77C, and 77R are referred to as a left stop button 77L, a middle stop button 77C, and a right stop button 77R, respectively.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the front door 61b is provided with a medal payout outlet 78, a medal tray 79, speakers 80L, 80R, and the like.

  The medal payout opening 78 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 83 described later to the outside. The medal tray 79 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 78. The various lamps provided on the front door 61b are composed of LEDs or the like, and turn on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect. In addition, the speakers 80L and 80R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the production contents.

  In addition, although this embodiment demonstrates the structure provided with the liquid crystal display device 70, this invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of LEDs may be arranged in a matrix on the top of the reel, and a production (notification) may be performed by a dot pattern by turning these LEDs on and off. The liquid crystal display device 70, the speakers 80L and 80R, the various lamps, and the plurality of LEDs represent a specific example of the notification unit according to the present invention.

  Next, the internal structure of the pachislot machine 3b will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a state in which the front door 61b is opened and the middle door 86 provided on the back side of the front door 61b is closed with respect to the front door 61b. FIG. 15 shows a state in which the front door 61b is opened and the middle door 86 is opened with respect to the front door 61b.

  Below the interior of the cabinet 61a, a medal payout device 83 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 83) having a structure in which a large amount of medals can be accommodated in the lower part of the cabinet 61a and can be discharged one by one. Is provided). In addition, on one side of the hopper 83 (on the left side in the example shown in FIG. 14) in the cabinet 61a, a power supply device 84 that supplies necessary power to each device included in the pachislot machine 3b is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the middle door 86 is arranged at the center of the back surface of the front door 61 b and is configured to be able to open and close the display window 64 (see FIG. 15) from the back side. Door stoppers 86a, 86b, and 86c are provided on the upper and lower portions of the middle door 86, respectively. The door stoppers 86a, 86b, 86c fix (prohibit) the opening operation of the middle door 86 in a state where the display window 64 is closed from the back side. That is, in order to open the middle door 86, it is necessary to rotate the door stoppers 86a, 86b, 86c to release the middle door 86 from being fixed.

  The middle door 86 is provided with a main board 81 that constitutes the main control unit 301b described above. The main control unit 301b controls main operations of the game in the pachislot machine 3b and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of presence / absence of winning.

  Further, three reels (a left reel 63L, a middle reel 63C, and a right reel 63R) are provided at the center portion of the middle door 86. Although not shown in FIG. 14, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  Above the middle door 86, the sub-board 82 constituting the sub-control unit 302b described above is provided. The sub-control unit 302b controls the execution of effects by displaying images.

  Further, a selector 85 is provided in a lower part of the arrangement area of the display window 64 on the back side of the front door 61b. The selector 85 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 71 is appropriate, and guides the medal determined to be appropriate to the hopper 83. Further, although not shown in FIG. 14, a medal sensor 85 </ b> S that detects that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on a path through which a medal passes in the selector 85.

(Game in pachislot machine 3b)
In such a pachislot machine 3b, the main control unit 301b (see FIG. 5) controls the execution of the game described below.

  As a predetermined start condition, the pachislot machine 3b receives a single value from a random number in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 &#8764; 65535) when a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever 76. (Hereinafter, random value) is extracted.

  Then, the pachislot machine 3b performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By the determination of the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a predetermined winning determination line is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  In the pachislot machine 3b, when the start lever 76 is operated, all the reels (63L, 63C, 63R) are rotated. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button 77L, 77C, 77R corresponding to each reel, based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button 77L, 77C, 77R is pressed, the corresponding reel (63L, 63C, 63R) is stopped.

  The pachislot machine 3b basically performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel (63L, 63C, 63R) within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button 77L, 77C, 77R is pressed. . In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels (63L, 63C, 63R) within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified time is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified time is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol.

  In addition, when the internal winning combination permitting the symbol combination display related to the winning is determined, the pachislot machine 3b normally determines that the symbol combination is the winning determination within a prescribed time of 190 msec (four symbols). The rotation of the reels (63L, 63C, 63R) is stopped so as to display as much as possible along the line. Also, the pachislot machine 3b uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to stop the rotation of the reels so that symbol combinations that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the winning determination line. Let

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels (63L, 63C, 63R) is all stopped, the pachislot machine 3b determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line relates to winning. Make a decision. If the pachislot machine 3b determines that the prize is related to a prize, the pachislot machine 3b gives a player a privilege such as a medal payout. In the pachislot machine 3b, control is performed so that one game according to a series of flows as described above is executed each time a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 76 is operated.

  Further, it is assumed that the pachislot machine 3b is provided with bonuses, replays, small roles, and the like as internal winning combinations. Here, as a bonus, any one of so-called BB (a continuous action device related to a first type special accessory) or MB (a continuous action device related to a second type special accessory) may be adopted. Yes, but so-called carry-over (ie, in a game determined as an internal winning combination, if the combination of symbols cannot be won, it will be held as an internal winning combination until the next winning game) Whatever is possible shall be adopted.

  Further, when the pachislot machine 3b determines that the bonus is an internal winning combination and determines that the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning, a bonus gaming state which is an example of a special gaming state The control is executed. In the bonus game state, the possibility of various winnings increases. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not related to winning, the bonus game state control is not executed. Such a pachislot machine 3b is an example of a gaming machine that performs control to execute a predetermined game and can control a special game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(Structure of each display 4)
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the structure of each stand display device 4 will be described. FIG. 16 is a front view schematically showing each stand display device 4.

  Each of the display devices 4 has a main body housing 911 having a liquid crystal display unit 405 on the front surface, and is installed so as to be positioned above the gaming machine 3. Above the liquid crystal display unit 405, a table number display unit 901 for displaying a table number is provided, and around the liquid crystal display unit 405, lamps 406 are provided on the left and right sides of the table number display unit 901.

  In addition, a plurality of buttons 902 &#8764; 908 are arranged side by side on the lower front side of the main body housing 911. Specifically, a call button 902, a “forward” button 903, an enter button 904, a “return” button 905, a “past” button 906, a “history” button 907 and a “graph switch” button 908 are provided in order from the left side. Yes. Further, on the right side, a remote control communication unit 909 for receiving instruction data from the above-described remote controller is provided. Further, a sound transmission hole 910 that transmits sound output from the speaker 407 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the main body housing 911.

  The call button 902 is a button for calling a store clerk at the game hall. Further, a “forward” button 903, a “decision” button 904, and a “return” button 905 are buttons for selecting and determining display data. The “past” button 906 is a button for displaying a past game history (for example, weekly data for one week). A “history” button 907 is a button for displaying the game history of today. The “graph switching” button 908 is a button for instructing switching of the display of the slump graph.

(System configuration of gaming system)
FIG. 17 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming system including each display 4 according to the present invention. A plurality of island controllers 8 and a HUB 9 are connected to the server device 2 via a LAN, and the island edge counting device 5, the settlement device 6, and the prize management device 7 are connected via the HUB 9 to the LAN.

  The server device 2 includes a predetermined number of pachinko gaming units when the game medium handling device 1a, the pachinko machine 3a, and the display devices 4 are set as one unit (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko gaming units”). The LAN connection is made via the island controller 8 and the HUB 9. Similarly, when the game medium handling device 1b, the pachislot machine 3b, and the display units 4 are set as one unit (hereinafter referred to as “pachislot game unit”), a predetermined number of pachislot game units are connected to the island controller 8 and LAN connection is established via HUB9. A unit to which these pachinko gaming units or pachislot gaming units are connected is called an island unit.

  The server apparatus 2 is normally configured to set rate information for each island. For example, for a pachinko gaming unit represented in parallel under the island edge counting device 5 in FIG. 17, a 4-yen rate is set, and a pachinko gaming unit represented in parallel underneath is Set the 1 yen rate.

  The island edge counting device 5 is provided at a game island edge or the like, counts game balls and medals acquired by the player, and associates the count value with card identification information together with rate information. Further, the island edge counter 5 prints and issues information indicating the count value and the lending rate on the receipt. It should be noted that the island edge counting device 5 may be provided for each lending rate, or may select a lending rate to be associated when counting game balls and medals.

  When the balance information is associated with the card identification information, the settlement apparatus 6 pays out cash corresponding to the balance information when the card is inserted. In addition, it is good also as the payment apparatus 6 paying out the cash equivalent to these information based on not only remaining amount information but the amount-by-rate possession information associated with the card identification information.

  The prize management device 7 is a terminal device for exchanging prizes attached to a prize exchange counter in the game hall, and manages the exchange of the number of acquired game media and prizes using exchange game media number management information (not shown). To do. The exchange game medium number management information is information in which the number of game media required for exchange with a prize is associated with each prize. For example, in the case of a 4-yen rate, 2 balls are associated as the number of game media that need to be exchanged for the minimum unit price prize, and in the case of 1 yen rate, 8 balls are the number of game media that need to be exchanged for the minimum unit price prize. It is associated. The number of game media that need to be exchanged for the lowest unit price prize is not limited to the above example, and can be set as appropriate.

  Here, when a player brings a card associated with possession information and inserts a card into a card insertion slot of a card processing machine (not shown), the prize according to the possession information according to rate Can receive. Further, in the prize management device 7, a player can bring a receipt and exchange prizes based on information indicating a count value and a rental rate printed on the received receipt.

  At that time, the store clerk in the prize exchange counter presses an exchange button (not shown) corresponding to the prize designated by the player. The prize management device 7 that has received the press of the exchange button executes exchange control for subtracting the number of game media corresponding to the designated prize from the count value. Thereafter, the store clerk hands over the prize designated to the player manually. Note that special prizes described later may be automatically paid out from a prize dispenser (not shown) connected to the prize management device 7.

  In the present embodiment, since the coin information is stored for each rate, the prize management device 7 adds the prize information and exchanges the prize when executing the exchange control. It is good also as being able to perform.

(Display process of the first display)
Next, the display process of the first display by the management control unit 200 (see FIG. 3) of the server device 2 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an overview of the display process of the first display performed by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2. The display control unit 241 (see FIG. 3) of the management control unit 200 displays an initial screen (shown in FIG. 3) for requesting an operation of an administrator who manages the gaming machine 3 on the display unit 260 (see FIG. 3) after the server device 2 is turned on. None) is displayed. For example, in this initial screen, the display control unit 241 is displayed on a predetermined operation (for example, the initial screen or a screen shown in FIG. 19 described later) of the input unit 240 (see FIG. 3) by the administrator of the gaming machine 3. In the “Hall Navi” item of the menu, the “all navigation error list” is clicked), the value of the first display flag stored in the predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205 (see FIG. 3) is set to “ 1 ”is set.

  In step S10, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 determines whether or not the value of the first display flag stored in the management storage unit 205 for determining whether or not to display the first display is “1”. Determine whether. When the display control unit 241 determines that the value of the first display flag is “1”, the display control unit 241 proceeds to step S11, and when the value of the first display flag is not “1”, the display control unit 241 The display processing of the display is terminated.

  In step S11, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 extracts operation data for each gaming machine 3 using the machine number of the gaming machine 3 (information identifying the gaming machine 3) as a search key, and displays the display unit. Control to display on 260 is performed. Specifically, in this step, the display control unit 241 determines the desired date designated by the administrator (designation of the date / time by the administrator) or the date / time by the administrator from the operation data stored in the management storage unit 205. The system date and time set when the designation is not performed (the date and time set by the management control unit 200 from the current time when the administrator performs an operation for executing the process of extracting the operation data), and Using the machine number of the gaming machine 3 (information for identifying the gaming machine 3) as a search key, the operating data for each gaming machine 3 is extracted, and the extracted operating data for each gaming machine 3 is extracted from the gaming machine 3 The first display arranged in the numerical order is displayed on the display unit 260.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first display 261 for managing the pachislot machine 3b displayed on the display unit 260 by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first display 261 for managing the pachinko machine 3 a displayed on the display unit 260 by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2. In the first display 261, the operation data of the plurality of pachislot machines 3b are arranged and displayed in the order of the unit numbers of the pachislot machines 3b. In the present embodiment, the operation data displayed on the first display 261 is stored for each gaming machine 3 and each player in the management storage unit 205 (see FIG. 3). ”,“ Initial operation time ”,“ Operation end time ”,“ Out ”,“ Safe ”,“ Difference ”,“ Decision rate ”,“ Game machine setting ”or“ Average effective start count ”,“ Last start count ” ”,“ Total number of balls brought in ”,“ Error in number of balls in the lower plate ”,“ Number of fraud ”, and“ Customer change ”.

  The “table number” is a number for each pachislot machine 3b allocated in the game hall. “Type” indicates the type of the gaming machine 3, for example, “S” is indicated for the pachislot machine 3b, and “P” is indicated for the pachinko machine 3a. “Initial operating time” indicates the time at which the gaming machine 3 identified by “table number” first started operating on the operating day designated by the administrator. The “operation end time” indicates the time when the operation of the gaming machine 3 identified by “table number” ends on the operation day designated by the administrator. In the present embodiment, the “table number” is a number for each gaming machine 3 allocated in the game hall, but may be arbitrarily set by the administrator or received from the gaming machine 3. It may be a number (including numbers and symbols) assigned by the management control unit 200 based on the manufacturing number of the gaming machine 3 (for example, the management number of the control unit of the pachislot machine 3b or the delivery number of the pachislot machine 3b). In addition, it is desirable that the “player number” is assigned a number that is not duplicated for each gaming machine 3. Since the case where it sets is also assumed, the number which overlapped with respect to the some game machine 3 may be settable. In addition, a game number may be set for a game hall device other than the game machine 3 (for example, a game medium handling device 1 such as a sand, a settlement machine, a counter, etc.). When “type” is set for the game hall device, a value different from the value set in the gaming machine 3 is set as a value (including numbers and symbols) set in the “type”. Desirably, it is desirable not to set duplicate numbers for the gaming machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1 regarding “table number”. Since it is also assumed that duplicate numbers are set for the gaming machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1, it may be possible to set duplicate numbers for the gaming machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1. In addition, regarding the “type”, it is possible to set the same “type” for the game hall device and the gaming machine 3. Similarly, it is possible to set the same “type” for the pachinko machine 3a and the pachislot machine 3b.

  The possession management control unit 201 (see FIG. 3) of the management control unit 200 indicates that the card has been inserted into or removed from the game medium handling device 1 via the display units 4 from the game medium handling device 1. When the “issue” signal is received, the time when the “card issue” signal is received is obtained from, for example, an RTC (real-time clock), and the game medium handling device 1 arranges the obtained time correspondingly. In association with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 being stored, the operation data stored in the management storage unit 205 is included and stored. Specifically, the possession management control unit 201 uses the operation data stored in the management storage unit 205 as the first game start data with the time when the first “card issuance” signal is received on a certain operation day. To remember. Then, the possession management control unit 201 stores the time when the second “card issuance” signal is received in the operation data stored in the management storage unit 205 as the first game end data. Then, the possession management control unit 201 stores the time when the “card issuance” signal is received for the third time as second game start data included in the operation data stored in the management storage unit 205, and the fourth time The time when the “card issuance” signal is received is included in the operation data stored in the management storage unit 205 as second game end data. The possession management control unit 201 repeats the above control every time it receives a “card issue” signal. Note that the game start data may be acquired based on arbitrary data as long as the time when the player starts the game can be acquired. Similarly, the game end data may be acquired based on arbitrary data as long as the time at which the player has finished the game can be acquired. For example, the game start data and the game end data may be acquired based on seating result information and facial data transmitted from the game medium handling device 1. In the present embodiment, the time when the “card issuance” signal is received is acquired from, for example, the RTC, and the acquired time is the unit number of the gaming machine 3 in which the gaming medium handling device 1 is arranged correspondingly. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the system time managed by the management control unit 200 or the system managed by other game hall devices acquired using the network is not limited to this. The time when the “card issue” signal is received may be specified based on the time.

  Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the game start data indicating the earliest time in the operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by the “table number” on the operation day specified by the administrator. It is displayed on the first display 261 as “initial operation time”. In addition, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays game end data indicating the latest time in the operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by “table number” on the operation day designated by the administrator, as “ It is displayed on the first display 261 as “operation end time”.

  “Out” is the total number of coins that are game media used by the player or the number of balls of game balls that have been fired, and is also referred to as the number of shots. When the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 receives the “IN information” from the pachislot machine 3b via the display units 4, the number of medals inserted by the player indicated by the “IN information” It is added to the out data in the operation data of the machine number of the pachislot machine 3b stored in the management storage unit 205. In addition, when the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 receives “out information” from the pachinko machine 3a via each display device 4, the pachinko machine 3a stored in the management storage unit 205 is received. “1” is added to the out data in the operation data of the unit number. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 performs the first display with “out” as the out data of the operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by “table number” on the operation day designated by the administrator. 261. The out data may be acquired based on arbitrary data as long as it is possible to calculate the total number of coins that are game media used by the player or the number of balls of the game balls that have been fired.

  “Safe” is the total number of payouts (number of prize balls) paid out as a result of the game by the player, and is also called the number of payouts. When the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 receives “OUT information” from the pachislot machine 3b via each of the display devices 4, it is paid out to the player indicated by “OUT information”. The number of medals is added to the safe data in the operation data of the unit number of the pachislot machine 3b stored in the management storage unit 205. In addition, when the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 receives the “prize ball signal” from the pachinko machine 3a via the display devices 4, the game information management control unit 221 responds to the player indicated by the “prize ball signal”. The paid-out number of game balls is added to the safe data in the operation data of the machine number of the pachinko machine 3a stored in the management storage unit 205. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 performs the first display by setting the safe data of the operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by the “machine number” as “safe” on the operation day designated by the administrator. 261. The safe data may be acquired based on arbitrary data as long as the total number of payouts (number of prize balls) paid out as a result of the game by the player can be calculated.

  The “difference ball” is a value obtained by subtracting the “safe” from the “out”. The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 uses a value obtained by subtracting the value indicated by the safe data from the value indicated by the out data in the operation data for each gaming machine 3 stored in the management storage unit 205 as difference data. And stored in the operation data. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the difference data of the operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by “table number” as the “difference ball” on the operation day designated by the administrator as the “difference ball”. 1 display on the display 261.

  “Rolling out rate” is the ratio of the “safe” to the “out”, and is displayed by dividing the “safe” by the “out” and further multiplying by “100”, for example. . The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 divides “100” by a value obtained by dividing the value indicated by the safe data in the operation data for each gaming machine 3 stored in the management storage unit 205 by the value indicated by the out data. The multiplied value is included and stored in the operation data as the payout rate data. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the appearance rate data of the operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by “table number” as the “output rate” on the operation day designated by the administrator. Are displayed on the first display 261.

  The “gaming machine setting” is a setting value for each pachislot machine 3b, and is an example of a value indicating an advantage for the player over other gaming machines. As the set value, for example, any value of “1” to “5” is set for each pachislot machine 3b, and, for example, the probability that a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination varies. The management control unit 200 may receive a set value from each pachislot machine 3b and store the value indicated by the set value as set value data included in the operation data of the pachislot machine 3b. Thus, the input of the set value data may be received from the input unit 240 (see FIG. 3), and the received value may be included in the operation data and stored. Then, as shown in FIG. 19, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the set value data of the operation data of the pachislot machine 3b identified by “the machine number” on the operation day specified by the administrator. It is displayed on the first display 261 as “gaming machine setting”. In the present embodiment, the “gaming machine setting” is set for each pachislot machine 3b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when handling a plurality of pachislot machines 3b as one group, It can also be used as a setting for the pachislot machine 3b.

  The “average effective start frequency” is an example of a value indicating an advantage for a player over other game machines in the pachinko machine 3a. The “average effective start number” is a value set by adjusting a game nail driven into the game board 42 (see FIG. 12) of the pachinko machine 3a, and for each player in the normal game state of the pachinko machine 3a. It is a value obtained by averaging the number of start times (number of times of special symbol variable display) per 250 balls (for example, the number of balls for 1000 yen). The “average effective start number” may be calculated by dividing the number of start times in a normal gaming state during a predetermined period by the number of out balls, which is the total number of game balls fired by the player. Good. When the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 receives “OUT information” from the pachislot machine 3b via each of the display devices 4, it is paid out to the player indicated by “OUT information”. The number of medals is added to the safe data in the operation data of the unit number of the pachislot machine 3b stored in the management storage unit 205. The management control unit 200 receives, for each pachinko machine 3a, input of average effective start number data indicating “average effective start number” from the input unit 240 (see FIG. 3) by the operation of the administrator, and the received value is It is included in the operation data of the pachinko machine 3a and stored. Then, as shown in FIG. 20, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the average effective start number data of the operation data of the pachinko machine 3a identified by the “machine number” on the operation day designated by the administrator. Is displayed on the first display 261 as the “average effective start count”.

  The “final start count” is the number of games played between the end of the control of the special game state in the gaming machine 3 and the start of control of the next special game state (the number of game starts, the number of games Execution count). When the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 receives “start information” from the gaming machine 3 via each of the display units 4, the gaming machine 3 unit stored in the management storage unit 205 is stored in the management storage unit 205. “1” is added to the final start number data in the operation data of the number. In addition, when the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 receives “hit information” as received data from the pachinko machine 3a via each display device 4, the game information management control unit 221 stores the corresponding information stored in the management storage unit 205. The final start number data in the operation data of the machine number of the pachinko machine 3a is updated to a value before being added (for example, “0”). In addition, when the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 receives “bonus information” as received data from the pachislot machine 3b via each display unit 4, the game information management control unit 221 stores the relevant information stored in the management storage unit 205. The last start number data in the operation data of the machine number of the pachislot machine 3b is updated to a value before addition (for example, “0”). Then, for example, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the final start count data of the operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by “the machine number” on the day before the operation date designated by the administrator, It is displayed on the first display 261 as the “start count”.

  Such a management control unit 200 is a value added for each game executed after the control of the special gaming state in the gaming machine is finished, and after the control of the special gaming state is finished, When the control of the special gaming state is started, the final start number, which is an example of the specific value for which the value is updated, is managed for each gaming machine, and the display unit is configured for each gaming machine, which is an example of the specific value. It functions as a management control means capable of controlling display of operation data including the final start count. The management control unit 200 stores the operation data including the final start number data for each operation day in the management storage unit 205 by the game information management control unit 221, and sets the “final start number” by the display control unit 241. The last start number data at the present time and the last start number data on any past working day may be displayed on the first display 261. In addition, the final start number data is arbitrary data as long as the number of games performed between the end of the control of the special gaming state in the gaming machine 3 and the start of the control of the next special gaming state can be acquired. You may acquire based on. The “final start count” is desirably cleared (updated value) at the start of the special gaming state, but may be cleared at the end of the special gaming state. In addition, the “last start number” in the present embodiment is treated as the last start number of the day before the work day designated by the administrator, when handled as the last start number of the player who last played the game, Although the case where it is treated as the number of times counted after the end of the gaming state is considered, the gaming state is cleared in the gaming machine 3 (for example, pachislot machine 3b) It may or may not be cleared in response to a change in the settings of the pachinko machine 3a, RAM (Random Access read / write Memory, etc.), or a specific time (for example, closing time of a game arcade). May be set. The “last start count” can be easily analyzed by enabling the server device 2 as the management device to set a clear condition in accordance with the operation of the administrator.

  The “cumulative number of balls to be brought” is paid out by the gaming machine 3 other than the gaming machine 3 corresponding to the “table number” in the first display 261, counted, and stored in the card. The total number of balls used in the gaming machine 3 corresponding to “No.”. The managed ball management control unit 201 of the management control unit 200 is provided with the corresponding game medium handling device 1 indicated by the “held ball information” signal received from the game medium handling device 1 via each display unit 4. Of the number of balls that have been paid out and counted by a gaming machine 3 other than the gaming machine 3, the game used by the player in the game in the gaming machine 3 provided with the gaming medium handling device 1 correspondingly. The accumulated number-of-balls data, which is the total number of coins as a medium or the number of balls of the game balls that have been fired, is included in the operation data of the gaming machine 3 stored in the management storage unit 205 and stored. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200, for example, displays the cumulative number of balls brought in the operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by the “table number” on the operation day designated by the administrator. It is displayed on the first display 261 as “the number of balls brought in”.

  The “lower plate ball number error” is a value indicating an error caused by the number of balls stored in the lower plate. The possession ball management control unit 201 of the management control unit 200 receives a “medal rental” signal, a “game ball rental” signal, a “recycled ball replay” signal, Safe data in the operation data of the gaming machine 3 provided corresponding to the associated ball management control unit 201, stored in the management storage unit 205, and the value indicated by the “held ball information” signal, the “stored ball information” signal The value obtained by subtracting the value indicated by the out data in the operation data from the total value is included in the operation data and stored as lower plate ball number error data. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200, for example, displays the lower plate ball number error data of the operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by “table number” on the operation day specified by the administrator. This is displayed on the first display 261 as “dish ball number error”.

  The “number of frauds” is a value indicating the number of times that an error has occurred in the gaming machine 3. The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 receives “abnormality 1 information”, “abnormality 2 information”, “abnormality 3 information”, or “abnormality 4 information” from the gaming machine 3 via the display units 4. When received, “1” is added to the fraud count data in the operation data of the machine number of the gaming machine 3 stored in the management storage unit 205 (see FIG. 3). Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200, for example, sets the fraud count data of the operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by “table number” as “fault count” on the work day specified by the administrator. Are displayed on the first display 261.

  “Customer change” is a value indicating the number of times that a player has changed in the gaming machine 3. The possession management control unit 201 (see FIG. 3) of the management control unit 200 receives a “card issuance” signal from the game medium handling device 1 via the display units 4 from the game medium handling device 1, and this “ When the card identification information of the “card issue” signal is different from the card identification information of the “card issue” signal received last time, the game medium handling device 1 stored in the management storage unit 205 is arranged correspondingly. “1” is added to the customer change data indicating the number of times the player has changed in the operation data of the machine number of the gaming machine 3 being used. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets, for example, the customer change data of the operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by the “table number” as “customer change” on the operation day specified by the administrator. Are displayed on the first display 261.

  As described above, the management control unit 200 functions as a management control unit capable of controlling the display of the operation data of a plurality of gaming machines for each gaming machine based on the operation data. In addition, the management control unit 200 manages and displays operation data including initial operation time data indicating a time when the operation of the gaming machine is started and a value indicating an advantage for the player over other game machines. The means functions as a management control means capable of controlling display of the operation data of a plurality of gaming machines based on the operation data.

  Further, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 can be operated by the administrator through the input unit 240, and “customer history” that is the player's game history and “table history” that is the operation history of the gaming machine 3. Is displayed on the first display 261. The “confirm” buttons of “customer history” and “table history” are displayed in association with the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines 3, respectively.

  Returning to FIG. 18, in step S12, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 stores the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines 3 used for the first display 261 in step S11 in a predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205. To remember.

  In step S <b> 13, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 determines whether to sort the operation data displayed on the first display 261 based on the initial operation time. Specifically, for example, as an example when a specific condition is satisfied, the display control unit 241 performs “initial operation” in the first display 261 (see FIG. 19 or FIG. 20) by an operation of the input unit 240 by the administrator. When “time” is selected (for example, a click operation), it is determined that the operation data displayed on the first display 261 is to be sorted based on the initial operation time, and the process proceeds to step S14. If “time” is not selected, it is determined not to sort the operation data displayed on the first display 261 based on the initial operation time, and the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S14, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 searches again from the operation data extracted in the process of step S11 in order of early initial operation time. Specifically, the display control unit 241 rearranges the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines 3 stored in the predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205 in step S12 in order of the time indicated by the initial operation time data, The data is stored in a predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205. In this embodiment, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines 3 stored in the predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205 in step S12 as indicated by the initial operation time data. The data is stored in a predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205, but the present invention is not limited to this. A temporary storage table may be created, and the operation data of the gaming machines 3 rearranged in order of the time indicated by the initial operation time data may be stored in the temporary storage table.

  In step S15, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the search key in the order of the initial operation time and the operation end time. Specifically, the display control unit 241 stores the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines 3 rearranged in order of the time indicated by the initial operation time data stored in the predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205 in step S14. When the times indicated by the initial operation time data are the same, the times indicated by the operation end time data are rearranged in order from the earliest and stored in a predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205. In this step, the display control unit 241 displays the first display 261 in which the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines 3 are rearranged in order of the time indicated by the initial operation time data and the operation end time data. This is displayed on the unit 260 (see FIG. 3). Note that the management control unit 200 may further include a priority order setting unit that determines the priority order of a plurality of search items used for the search key in this step. In this case, the priority order setting unit can select search items with priorities from among the operations of the administrator or a plurality of predetermined search items. Such a management control unit 200 displays, in the display means, rearranging the operation data of a plurality of gaming machines in the time series of the initial operation time data when a specific condition is satisfied during display control of the operation data. It functions as a management control means that can be controlled. In the present embodiment, the management control unit 200 sets the operation data of a plurality of gaming machines as initial operation time data when a specific condition (such as an operation by an administrator) is established during display control of the operation data. Display control for rearranging in order of series is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the control of the management control unit 200, it is possible to execute the display control for rearranging even when only one piece of operating data is displayed or when no operating data is displayed. It is possible to achieve unified control without reducing development man-hours, and when only one piece of operating data is displayed or when no operating data is displayed, certain conditions may not be met. If there is no change in the display contents even if a specific condition is satisfied, control is performed so that the sorting process is not executed, so that unnecessary display control is not executed. It may be controlled to reduce the control burden on the management control unit 200.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first display 261 for managing the pachislot machine 3b displayed on the display unit 260 by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first display 261 for managing the pachinko machine 3 a displayed on the display unit 260 by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2. The first display 261 shown in FIG. 21 shows the operation data of the plurality of pachislot machines 3b arranged in ascending order of the machine numbers shown in FIG. 19 by the processing of step S14 and step S15 of the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200. The time indicated by the initial operation time data and the time indicated by the operation end time data are rearranged in order from the earliest. In addition, the first display 261 shown in FIG. 22 is obtained by operating the plurality of pachinko machines 3a arranged in ascending order of the machine numbers shown in FIG. 20 by the processing of step S14 and step S15 of the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200. The data is rearranged in order of the time indicated by the initial operation time data and the time indicated by the operation end time data.

  Returning to FIG. 18, in step S16, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 determines whether or not a gaming machine is designated. Specifically, the display control unit 241 selects, for example, the “confirm” button of “customer history” in the first display 261 (see FIG. 19 or FIG. 20) by the operation of the input unit 240 of the administrator (for example, In the case of a click operation), it is determined that the gaming machine 3 identified by the unit number of the operation data associated with the selected “confirm” button is designated, and the process proceeds to step S17, and the “customer history” If the “Confirm” button is not selected, the display process of the first display is terminated. The information by the operation of the administrator input unit 240 received by the management control unit 200 in this step is an example of first operation information for designating a predetermined gaming machine based on the operation of the administrator.

  In step S17, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays on the display unit 260 a second display that displays the game data that is the customer history of the gaming machine 3 designated by the administrator in step S16. Details of the game data and the second display will be described later.

  In step S18, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the value of the second display flag stored in the predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205 to determine whether or not to display the second display. Set “1”. In step S <b> 19, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets “0” to the value of the first display flag stored in the predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a layout display 262 for managing a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game arcade displayed on the display unit 260 by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2. In the layout display 262, in addition to the layout of a plurality of gaming machines in the game hall, the layout of entrances, exits, checkout machines, counters, and vending machines is displayed. In the layout display 262, each square in the four squares represents a gaming machine, and the number displayed in each square is a machine number for identifying each gaming machine 3.

  The layout display 262 is displayed on the display unit 260 (see FIG. 3) by the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 based on a predetermined operation by the administrator. For example, when any cell in the display unit 260 is selected (for example, a click operation) by the operation of the input unit 240 by the administrator, the display control unit 241 corresponds to the machine number displayed in the selected cell. It is determined that the attached gaming machine 3 is designated, and a second display for displaying gaming data that is the customer history of the gaming machine 3 is displayed on the display unit 260. In addition, the display control unit 241 refers to, for example, the operation data stored in the management storage unit 205, and the time indicated by the initial operation time data is other than the cell in which the machine number of the gaming machine 3 is displayed earlier than others. It may be displayed brighter than other cells or in a different color from other cells. In addition, the display control unit 241 may change the brightness of the grids on which the unit numbers are displayed, for example, in order from the earliest time indicated by the initial operation time data. By displaying such a layout display 262, layouts such as entrances and exits of game rooms (floors), counters, checkout machines (gaming devices), and player's customers (from which gaming machines were played) It is possible to easily grasp the relationship.

(Second display process)
Next, the display process of the second display by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an overview of the display process of the second display performed by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2.

  In step S20, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 determines whether or not the value of the second display flag stored in the management storage unit 205 is “1”. If the display control unit 241 determines that the value of the second display flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S21. If the value of the second display flag is not “1”, the display control unit 241 The display processing of the display is terminated.

  In step S21, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 uses each player corresponding to the gaming machine 3 designated in the process of step S16 (see FIG. 18) as a search key for each player in the gaming machine 3. The game data is extracted and displayed on the display unit 260. Specifically, in this step, the display control unit 241 identifies the gaming machine 3 unit number (identifying the gaming machine 3) selected by the administrator in the process of step S16 from the gaming data stored in the management storage unit 205. Information) and game data for each player associated with the desired date designated by the administrator, and the extracted game data for each player was played on the gaming machine 3. The second display arranged in order is displayed on the display unit 260.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second display 263 for managing the pachislot machine 3b displayed on the display unit 260 by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2. In the second display 263, game data of a plurality of players are arranged and displayed in the order in which the games were played with the pachislot machine 3b selected by the manager. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 25, in the first display 261 shown in FIG. 21, the “confirm” button of “customer history” of the machine number “2” is selected by the administrator, and the machine number “2”. The game data of the player who played the game with the identified pachislot machine 3b is displayed. Or, in the layout display 262 shown in FIG. 23, the pachislot machine 3b identified by the manager “2” (the machine number identifying each gaming machine 3) is selected by the administrator and is identified by the machine number “2”. The game data of the player who played the game is displayed. For example, on the upper part of the second display 263, there is a display indicating that the machine number selected by the administrator is “2” (in the example shown in FIG. 25, a character image of “machine number: 2”). Has been. In the present embodiment, the game data is associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 and card identification information (information for identifying the player), and is stored in the management storage unit 205 for each player. The game data displayed on the second display 263 includes “seat”, “game end time”, “occupation time”, “game state”, “total number of games”, “total number of outs”, and “total safe number”. , "Sadama", "Last Start Count", "Special Award Out", "Special Award Safe", "Special Award Difference", "Special Award Out", "Special Award Safe", "Special Award Medium Difference", "Maximum ball" is included. In the present embodiment, the game data may have data that overlaps the operation data, or may have clearly different information. That is, any data is different in how the data is managed, and it is assumed that the same data is handled as a result depending on the extraction condition and the reception condition.

  The “sitting” is a value assigned by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2 to a player who has played a game on the gaming machine 3 with the game number associated with the gaming data, and the gaming machine 3 on a certain working day. Is a value indicating the seating order. The possession management control unit 201 of the management control unit 200 has received a “card issuance” signal indicating that a card has been inserted into the game medium handling device 1 from the game medium handling device 1 via the display units 4. In this case, seating data which is a value indicating the seating order of the gaming machine 3 is added to the game data associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 installed corresponding to the gaming medium handling device 1 and the identification information of the card. Including the data in the management storage unit 205. In addition, when the card management control unit 201 receives the “card issuance” signal, the same value is assigned to the seating data when the card identification information is the same, and the seating data is assigned when the card identification information is different. The value obtained by adding “1” to the previously allocated value is allocated. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the seating data of the game data of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator on the second display 263 as “sitting”. Note that the value of the seating data is not limited to the management control unit 200, and for example, the game medium handling device 1 may allocate and transmit information indicating this value to the server device 2.

  The “game end time” is the time when the player ends the game, and is the time specified by the player change detection by facial authentication, card ejection, and the like. The possession management control unit 201 of the management control unit 200 receives a “card issuance” signal indicating that a card has been inserted into or removed from the game medium handling device 1 from the game medium handling device 1 via the display units 4. In this case, the time when the “card issuance” signal is received is acquired from, for example, the RTC, and the acquired time is used as the machine number of the gaming machine 3 in which the game medium handling device 1 is arranged and the The game data stored in the management storage unit 205 is stored in association with the card identification information. Specifically, the possession management control unit 201 uses the time when the “card issuance” signal is first received on a certain working day as the first game start data in the game data stored in the management storage unit 205. Including and remembering. Then, the possession management control unit 201 stores the time when the second “card issuance” signal is received in the game data stored in the management storage unit 205 as the first game end data. Then, the possession management control unit 201 stores the time when the “card issuance” signal is received for the third time as the second game start data included in the game data stored in the management storage unit 205, and the fourth time. The time when the “card issuance” signal is received is included in the game data stored in the management storage unit 205 as second game end data. The possession management control unit 201 repeats the above control every time it receives a “card issue” signal. Note that the game start data may be acquired based on arbitrary data as long as the time when the player starts the game can be acquired. Similarly, the game end data may be acquired based on arbitrary data as long as the time at which the player has finished the game can be acquired. For example, the game start data and the game end data may be acquired based on seating result information and facial data transmitted from the game medium handling device 1. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the game end data of the game data associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator as the “game end time” on the second display 263. indicate.

  In the present embodiment, the management control unit 200 of the server device 2 receives the “card issuance” signal, that is, detects the change of the player by inserting or removing the card, and when the card is ejected (for example, the second time When the “card issuance” signal is received), the game end time of the player and the game result such as “total number of games” are determined. Note that the management control unit 200 may update the game result in real time. In this case, when the card is ejected, the management control unit 200 ends the update of the game result and confirms the game result.

  When the card inserted last time and the card inserted this time are the same (when the card identification information is the same), the management control unit 200 determines that they are the same player, and the card inserted last time is ejected. Game data determined when the card is inserted (for example, when the second “card issuance” signal is received) until the card inserted this time is ejected (for example, the fourth “card issuance” signal is received) Until the game time and game result.

  Also, considering that the player pulls out the card and takes a seat at the time of lunch, toilet break, etc., the management control unit 200 receives the “card issuance” signal for the second time after the card is discharged. If the same card (card having the same identification information) is inserted again within a certain time (for example, 30 minutes) (for example, when the third “card issuance” signal is received), the same It is determined that the player is playing a game, and when the card is ejected (for example, when the second “card issuance” signal is received), the card that has been inserted this time is confirmed. (For example, until the fourth “card issue” signal is received) and updated with the game result.

  In the above case, the management control unit 200 receives the time when the card is ejected (for example, the time when the second “card issuance” signal is received) when a certain time (for example, 30 minutes) has elapsed since the card was ejected. ) Is stored in the management storage unit 205 as the game end time. At this time, the management control unit 200 calculates the occupation time based on the game end time. For example, the management control unit 200 removes the card at 12:00 (for example, receives a second “card issue” signal) and does not insert the card again by 12:30 (for example, the third “card” When the “issue” signal is not received), the game end is determined at 12:30, but 12:00 is stored in the management storage unit 205 as the game end time of the player as the game data.

  In the above case, the management control unit 200 uses the game medium handling device 1 different from the game medium handling device 1 from which the card is ejected within a certain time (for example, 30 minutes) after the card is ejected. When the insertion of the same card as the played card is detected (when the “card issuance” signal of the card having the same identification information is received), it is determined that the player has changed the gaming machine 3 for playing the game, and the card Is stored in the management storage unit 205 as the game end time in the gaming machine 3 in which the gaming medium handling device 1 from which the card has been discharged is installed. At this time, the management control unit 200 calculates the occupation time based on the game end time. For example, the management control unit 200 removes the card A having predetermined identification information from the first game medium handling device 1 at 12:00, and uses the card A in the second game medium handling device 1 at 12:05. In the case of the game machine 3, the game machine 3 in which the first game medium handling device 1 is installed correspondingly at 12:05 is determined to end the game, and the first game medium handling device 1 is installed correspondingly. As game data in the gaming machine 3, 12:00 is stored in the management storage unit 205 (see FIG. 3) as the game end time of the player. Such a management control unit 200 is capable of managing game data including game start data indicating a time when a player starts a game and game end data indicating a time when the player ends a game. It functions as a control means.

  The “occupied time” is the time from the start of the game to the end of the game in the gaming machine 3 (in the present embodiment, it is preferably one gaming machine but may be a plurality of gaming machines). This time is specified by facial authentication, card insertion / ejection, and the like. The possession management control unit 201 of the management control unit 200 calculates the time difference between the time indicated by the game start data included in the game data stored in the management storage unit 205 and the time indicated by the game end data, and the calculated time Is stored in the game data stored in the management storage unit 205 as occupied time data. Such occupation time data can be made to function as data including game start data and game end data. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the occupation time data of the game data associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator on the second display 263 as “occupation time”. To do.

  “Game state” indicates the game state of the player in the gaming machine 3 selected by the manager. For example, in the gaming machine 3, the management control unit 201 of the management control unit 200 determines that the game state data has a value indicating the end of the game when it is determined that the player who assigned the seating data has finished the game. The game state data is included in the game data stored in the management storage unit 205 and stored. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the game state data of the game data associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator on the second display 263 as “gaming state”. (For example, a character display of “game end”).

The “total number of games” is the total number of games played by the player within the occupation time.
The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores the game start data in the management storage unit 205 and then stores the game end data in the management storage unit 205 via each display unit 4. When “start information” is received from the gaming machine 3, “1” is added to the total game number data in the gaming data associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 and the card identification information. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 uses the total number of games data of the game data associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator as the “total number of games” for the second display 263. To display.

  The “total number of outs” is the total number of game media (number of balls and medals) used (injected) by the game played by the player within the occupied time. The game information management control unit 221 (see FIG. 3) of the management control unit 200 stores the game start data in the management storage unit 205 (see FIG. 3) and then stores the game end data in the management storage unit 205. In addition, when the “IN information” is received from the pachislot machine 3 b via the display devices 4, the number of medals inserted by the player indicated by the “IN information” is stored in the management storage unit 205. It is added to the total out number data in the game data associated with the machine number of the machine 3b and the card identification information. In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. When the “out information” is received from the pachinko machine 3a, the total out number data in the game data associated with the machine number and card identification information of the pachinko machine 3a stored in the management storage unit 205 is stored. , “1” is added. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the total out data of the game data associated with the machine number and card identification information of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator as the “total number of outs”. Displayed on the second display 263. The total out number data may be acquired based on arbitrary data as long as the total number of coins that are game media used in the game played within the occupied time or the total number of balls of the game balls that have been fired can be calculated.

  The “total safe number” is the total number of game media paid out from the gaming machine 3 in games played by the player within the occupation time. The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores the game start data in the management storage unit 205 and then stores the game end data in the management storage unit 205 via each display unit 4. When the “OUT information” is received from the pachislot machine 3 b, the number of medals paid out to the player indicated by the “OUT information” is stored in the management storage unit 205 and the unit number of the pachislot machine 3 b and It is added to the total safe number data in the game data associated with the card identification information. In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. When the “prize ball signal” is received from the pachinko machine 3a, the number of game balls paid out to the player indicated by the “prize ball signal” is stored in the management storage unit 205. It is added to the total safe number data in the game data associated with the machine number 3a and the card identification information. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the total safe number data of the game data associated with the machine number and card identification information of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator as the “total safe number”. Are displayed on the second display 263. Note that the total safe number data may be acquired based on arbitrary data as long as the total number of game media paid out from the gaming machine 3 in the game played by the player within the occupation time can be calculated.

  “Difference” is the number of game media managed for each player, which is obtained by subtracting the “total safe number” from the “total out number”, and the value is displayed from the viewpoint of the administrator. The The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 calculates the total from the value indicated by the total out number data in the game data stored in the management storage unit 205 and associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 and the card identification information. A value obtained by subtracting the value indicated by the safe number data is stored as difference data in the game data. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the difference data of the game data associated with the machine number and the card identification information of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator as the “difference ball”. 2 is displayed on the display 263.

  “Final start number” is the number of games from the final special award when the player finishes the game. If there is no special award on a certain working day, it was performed from the opening of the opening on that working day. In some cases, the number of games. The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores the game start data in the management storage unit 205 and then stores the game end data in the management storage unit 205 via each display unit 4. When the “start information” is received from the gaming machine 3, the final start number data in the gaming data associated with the machine number and card identification information of the gaming machine 3 stored in the management storage unit 205 is “ Add 1 ”. In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. When the “hit information” is received as the received data from the pachinko machine 3a, the final start in the game data stored in the management storage unit 205 and associated with the machine number and card identification information of the pachinko machine 3a. The count data is updated to a value before being added (for example, “0”). In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. When “bonus information” is received as received data from the pachislot machine 3b, the last start in the game data stored in the management storage unit 205 and associated with the unit number and card identification information of the pachislot machine 3b The count data is updated to the value before being added. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the final start number data of the game data associated with the machine number and the card identification information of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator as the “final start number”. Are displayed on the second display 263. Such a management control unit 200 is a value added for each game executed after the control of the special gaming state in the gaming machine is finished, and after the control of the special gaming state is finished, When the control of the special gaming state is started, the final start number that is an example of the specific value for which the value is updated is managed for each player, and the final start number that is an example of the specific value is displayed on the display means. It is an example of the management control means which can display-control the 1st data containing. The final start number data may be calculated based on arbitrary data as long as the number of games from the final special award when the player finishes the game can be calculated.

  “Special Award Out” is the number of game media that the player has used in the game after the special prize has been generated on the gaming machine until the end of the game. This is the number of game media used in the game from the start of the game to the end of the game when no special prize is generated during the game. The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores the game start data in the management storage unit 205 and then stores the game end data in the management storage unit 205 via each display unit 4. When the “IN information” is received from the pachislot machine 3b, the number of medals inserted by the player indicated by the “IN information” and the identification number of the pachislot machine 3b and the card identification information stored in the management storage unit 205 It is added to the special data out data in the game data associated with. In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. If the “out information” is received from the pachinko machine 3a, the data between special prizes in the game data associated with the machine number and card identification information of the pachinko machine 3a stored in the management storage unit 205 is displayed. , “1” is added. In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. When the “hit information” is received as received data from the pachinko machine 3a, the special prize interval in the game data associated with the machine number and card identification information of the pachinko machine 3a stored in the management storage unit 205 is received. The out data is updated to a value before addition (for example, “0”). In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. When “bonus information” is received as received data from the pachislot machine 3b, the special prize interval in the game data associated with the unit number and card identification information of the pachislot machine 3b stored in the management storage unit 205 is received. The out data is updated to a value before addition (for example, “0”). Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the special data out data of the game data associated with the machine number and the card identification information of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator as “Special Award Out”. Are displayed on the second display 263. In addition, if the special prize is generated during the game of the player, the number of game media used by the player until the end of the game can be calculated from the last special prize generated on the gaming machine. You may calculate based on arbitrary data.

  “Special Award Safe” refers to the number of game media paid out during the game played by the player until the end of the game after the special award is generated on the gaming machine when a special prize occurs during the player's game. In the case where no special prize is generated during the game of the player, the number of game media paid out during the game played from the start of the game to the end of the game. The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores the game start data in the management storage unit 205 and then stores the game end data in the management storage unit 205 via each display unit 4. When the “OUT information” is received from the pachislot machine 3 b, the number of medals paid out to the player indicated by the “OUT information” is stored in the management storage unit 205 and the unit number of the pachislot machine 3 b and It is added to the special prize safe data in the game data associated with the card identification information. In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. When the “prize ball signal” is received from the pachinko machine 3a, the number of game balls paid out to the player indicated by the “prize ball signal” is stored in the management storage unit 205. It is added to the inter-special prize safe data in the game data associated with the machine number 3a and the card identification information. In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. When the “hit information” is received as received data from the pachinko machine 3a, the special prize interval in the game data associated with the machine number and card identification information of the pachinko machine 3a stored in the management storage unit 205 is received. The safe data is updated to a value before addition (for example, “0”). In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. When “bonus information” is received as received data from the pachislot machine 3b, the special prize interval in the game data associated with the unit number and card identification information of the pachislot machine 3b stored in the management storage unit 205 is received. The safe data is updated to a value before addition (for example, “0”). Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the inter-special prize safe data of the game data associated with the machine number and card identification information of the gaming machine 3 selected by the manager as “special inter-spec safe”. Are displayed on the second display 263. Special data between special prizes means that if a special prize occurs during a player's game, the game media paid out during the game played by the player until the end of the game since the last special prize occurred on the gaming machine. If the number can be calculated, it may be calculated based on arbitrary data.

  The “special prize difference” is a value obtained by subtracting the “special prize safe” from the “special prize out” and is displayed from the viewpoint of the manager. The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores the game start data in the management storage unit 205 and then stores the game end data in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. The value obtained by subtracting the value indicated by the inter-special prize safe data from the value indicated by the inter-special prize out data in the game data associated with the identification number of the machine number and the card of the gaming machine 3 is used as the inter-special prize difference data, and the game data Remember to include. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the special prize difference data of the game data associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator and the card identification information as “special prize difference ball”. Is displayed on the second display 263.

  “Out of special prize” is the number of game media used for the game played by the player during the special prize, and is not displayed in the second display 263 shown in FIG. 25, but in the second display 263 shown in FIG. 27 described later. It is displayed in the game data for the additional display. The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores the game start data in the management storage unit 205 and then stores the game end data in the management storage unit 205 via each display unit 4. During the special prize that is between the reception of “bonus information” as received data from the pachislot machine 3b and the reception of “bonus end information”, the “IN information” is received from the pachislot machine 3b via the respective display devices 4. ”Is received, the number of medals inserted by the player indicated by“ IN information ”is stored in the management storage unit 205 in the game data associated with the unit number and card identification information of the pachislot machine 3b. Add to the out data during the award. In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. During the special award from when “big hit information” is received as received data from the pachinko machine 3a to when “big hit end information” is received, the pachinko machine 3a “ When “out information” is received, “1” is added to the out-of-prize data in the game data associated with the machine number and card identification information of the pachinko machine 3a stored in the management storage unit 205. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the out-of-special-out data of the game data associated with the machine number and card identification information of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator as “out of special award”. Are displayed on the second display 263. The out-of-special data may be calculated based on arbitrary data as long as the number of game media used for the game played by the player during the special award can be calculated.

  The “special prize safe” is the number of game media paid out during the game performed by the player during the special prize, and is not displayed in the second display 263 shown in FIG. 25, but the second display shown in FIG. 27 described later. In the game data additionally displayed in H.263, it is displayed. The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores the game start data in the management storage unit 205 and then stores the game end data in the management storage unit 205 via each display unit 4. During the special prize that is between the reception of “bonus information” as received data from the pachislot machine 3b and the reception of “bonus end information”, the “OUT information” is received from the pachislot machine 3b via the respective display units 4. ”Is received, the number of medals paid out to the player indicated by“ OUT information ”is associated with the unit number of the pachislot machine 3b and the card identification information stored in the management storage unit 205. Is added to the safe data during the special prize in the game data. In addition, the game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores each display device 4 after the game start data is stored in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. During the special award from when “big hit information” is received as received data from the pachinko machine 3a to when “big hit end information” is received, the pachinko machine 3a “ In the case of receiving the “Prize Ball Signal”, the number of game balls paid out to the player indicated by the “Prize Ball Signal” is stored in the management storage unit 205, and the machine number of the pachinko machine 3a and the card identification It is added to the special prize safe data in the game data associated with the information. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the safe data during the special prize of the game data associated with the machine number and the card identification information of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator as “special prize safe”. Are displayed on the second display 263. The special prize safe data may be calculated based on arbitrary data as long as the number of game media paid out during the game played by the player during the special prize can be calculated.

  The “special prize medium difference ball” is a value obtained by subtracting the “special prize out” from the “special prize safe”. The value is displayed from the viewpoint of the administrator, and is not displayed in the second display 263 shown in FIG. However, the game data is additionally displayed in the second display 263 shown in FIG. 27 to be described later. The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 stores the game start data in the management storage unit 205 and then stores the game end data in the management storage unit 205 until the game end data is stored in the management storage unit 205. The value obtained by subtracting the value indicated by the safe data during the special prize from the value indicated by the out-of-special prize safe data in the game data associated with the identification number of the machine number and the card of the gaming machine 3 is used as the special prize medium difference ball data. Remember to include. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the special prize medium difference data of the game data associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator and the card identification information as “special prize medium difference ball”. Is displayed on the second display 263.

  The “maximum ball” is managed for each player, which is the maximum value among the values obtained by subtracting the “difference ball between special prizes” from the “special prize difference ball” managed for each player. The absolute value of the minimum value among the values obtained by the above “difference ball” is displayed from the viewpoint of the player. The game information management control unit 221 of the management control unit 200 uses the value indicated by the special award difference data in the game data stored in the management storage unit 205 and associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 and the card identification information. The maximum value obtained by subtracting the value indicated by the special prize difference data is included in the game data and stored as the maximum possessed ball data. For example, since the “maximum ball” can be the maximum value after the end of the special prize, the game information management control unit 221 has the maximum value immediately after the end of the special prize (immediately after receiving “bonus end information” or “hit end information”). Sphere data may be calculated. The game information management control unit 221 calculates a value obtained by subtracting the value indicated by the special prize difference data from the value indicated by the special prize difference data in real time, and uses the maximum value of the value as the maximum possession ball data. The game data may be included and stored. In addition, the game information management control unit 221 determines the absolute value of the smallest value among the values indicated by the difference data of the game data associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator and the card identification information. The value may be stored as the maximum possessed ball data included in the game data. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets the maximum possessed ball data of the game data associated with the machine number and the card identification information of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator as the “maximum possessed ball”. Are displayed on the second display 263.

  Further, in the second display 263, the game data associated with “sitting” respectively includes a picture of “player” and “head” indicating the result of whether or not the player's head can be recognized by the photograph. "Part recognition" is associated. The possession management control unit 201 of the management control unit 200 receives a “card issuance” signal indicating that a card has been inserted into or removed from the game medium handling device 1 from the game medium handling device 1 via the display units 4. In this case, the facial data and the head recognition determination data are received from the game medium handling device 1 and are associated with the machine number of the gaming machine 3 on which the game medium handling device 1 is arranged and the identification information of the card. The management storage unit 205 stores the game data in association with the game data. Then, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the facial data associated with the game data associated with the machine number and card identification information of the gaming machine 3 selected by the administrator in the second display 263. Is displayed as “player”, and the head recognition determination data is displayed as “head recognition”. In the second display 263, for example, if the head recognition determination data indicates a determination result that the player's head can be recognized, the display control unit 241 displays “O”, and the player's head is displayed. If the determination result indicates that the head is not recognizable, “x” is displayed. For example, if the member's face photo data associated with the card identification information is stored in the management storage unit 205, the display control unit 241 displays the face photo data on the second display 263. You may display as a "player" matched with the game data of the identification information of a card | curd.

  Returning to FIG. 24, in step S22, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 stores the game data for each of the plurality of players used in the second display 263 in step S21 in a predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205. To remember.

  In step S23, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 determines whether or not a player has been designated. Specifically, the display control unit 241 is selected when, for example, one of “sitting” on the second display 263 is selected (for example, click operation) by the operation of the input unit 240 of the administrator. When it is determined that the player identified by the card identification information associated with the “seat” game data is designated, the process proceeds to step S24, and the “confirm” button of “customer history” is not selected. Ends the display processing of the second display.

  In step S24, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the details of the specified game data on the second display in step S23 on the display unit 260 (see FIG. 3). The detailed display of the designated game data in the second display will be described later.

  In step S25, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 determines whether or not to display the details of the specified game data stored in the predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205 in the second display. For this purpose, the value of the detail second display flag is set to “1”.

  In step S <b> 26, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 determines whether or not to end the display of the second display 263 displayed on the display unit 260. Specifically, for example, when the display control unit 241 selects (for example, click operation) to end the display of the second display 263 (see FIG. 25) by the operation of the input unit 240 of the administrator, for example. Determines that the display of the second display 263 is to be ended, moves to step S27, and determines that the display of the second display 263 is not to be ended if it is not selected to end the display of the second display 263. Then, the display process of the second display is terminated.

  In step S <b> 27, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets “0” to the value of the second display flag stored in the predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205. In step S <b> 28, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets “0” to the value of the detailed second display flag stored in the predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205.

(Detailed second display processing)
Next, the display process of the detailed second display by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an overview of the display process of the detailed second display performed by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2.

  In step S <b> 30, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 determines whether the value of the detailed second display flag stored in the management storage unit 205 is “1”. If the display control unit 241 determines that the value of the detail second display flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S31, and if the value of the detail second display flag is not “1”. The display process of the detail second display is terminated.

  In step S31, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the game data stored in the management storage unit 205 in step S22 on the display unit 260 on the second display 263 (see FIG. 25) in step S23 (see FIG. 25). 24), a detailed second display for displaying game data indicating the details of the game history of the player specified in (24) is added and displayed.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the detailed second display 264 is added to the second display 263 for managing the pachislot machine 3b displayed on the display unit 260 by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2. In the second display 263 shown in FIG. 25, when one of “sitting” is selected (for example, click operation) by the operation of the administrator, the display control unit 241 performs the process of step S31 to perform FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, in the second display 263, the player (player identified by the card identification information) associated with the seating data (information identifying the gaming machine 3) of the selected “sitting” Of the data, a detailed second display 264 for displaying game data not displayed on the second display 263 shown in FIG. 25 is additionally displayed.

  Specifically, in the second display 263 shown in FIG. 25, among the game data indicating the game history, “seat”, “game end time”, “occupation time”, “game state”, “total number of games”, “Total Outs”, “Total Safes”, “Difference”, “Number of Final Starts”, “Out of Special Awards”, “Safe among Special Awards”, “Difference between Special Awards” and “Maximum Ball” data The value of is displayed. In the second display 263 shown in FIG. 25, “out of special prize”, “safe during special prize”, and “special prize medium difference ball” are displayed, but the value of game data is not displayed. .

  For example, when “sitting” “3” is selected by the operation of the administrator, the display control unit 241 displays, for example, a field in which game data of “sitting” “3” is displayed as shown in FIG. A detailed second display 264 is added and displayed immediately below. In the detailed second display 264, game data indicating a game history that was not displayed in the second display 263 shown in FIG. 25 is displayed, and games associated with each “seating” (gaming machine 3) are displayed. In the data, in addition to the game data displayed on the second display 263 shown in FIG. 25, “out of special prize”, “safe during special prize” and game data not displayed on the second display 263 shown in FIG. The value of each data of “special prize medium difference ball” is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 27, the display control unit 241 displays the detailed second display 264 in which only one player is designated and only the game data of the player is displayed. Instead, when a plurality of players are designated, a detailed second display 264 that displays the respective game data of these players may be displayed.

  “Seat”, “Game end time”, “Occupied time”, “Game state”, “Total number of games”, “Total number of games”, “Total safe” displayed on the second display 263 shown in FIG. "Number", "Difference", "Number of final starts", "Outside special prize", "Safety between special prizes", "Difference between special prizes" and "Maximum ball" are the game data of a given gaming machine. It is an example of the 1st data which is a part of. In addition, “sitting”, “game end time”, “occupied time”, “game state”, “total number of games”, “total number of outs”, “total safe” displayed in the detailed second display 264 shown in FIG. "Number", "Difference", "Last Starts", "Special Award Out", "Special Award Safe", "Special Award Difference", "Special Award Out", "Special Award Safe", "Special Award Medium Difference" The “maximum ball” data are game data of a predetermined player and are examples of second data including more information than the first data.

  In addition, when the management control unit 200 that performs the process of step S21 (see FIG. 24) receives a first operation for designating a gaming machine during display control of operation data on the display unit, the gaming data of the gaming machine is received. It functions as a management control means capable of controlling the display of the first data as a part of each player.

  In addition, the management control unit 200 that performs the process of step S31 is the game data of the player when the second operation for designating the predetermined player is received during the display control of the first data on the display unit. It functions as a management control means capable of controlling the display of the second data including more information than the first data. Further, the management control unit 200 functions as a management control unit capable of controlling the display of the second data including the game start data and the game end data in time series for each player. In the present embodiment, the management control unit 200 controls to display the first data and the second data during the display control of the operation data. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to control to display only the second data. In particular, if the display mode allows the administrator to check information smoothly from the mode in which the second data is displayed after the display of the first data, the information can be easily analyzed. Is possible. Further, when the display control of the second data is performed, the management control unit 200 also performs the display control by dividing the first data and the second data into separate windows (display areas). It is possible to apply the configuration. The display screen of the first data is provided with display mode setting means (for example, a display setting capable of selecting an optional display mode) that can be set to a display mode in which the administrator can confirm data most easily. However, as a result, the configuration of the present invention can be applied as long as the first data and the second data can be confirmed.

  Returning to FIG. 26, in step S32, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 stores the game data used for the detailed second display 264 (see FIG. 27) in step S31 in a predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205. To remember.

  In step S33, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 determines whether or not to end the display of the detailed second display 264 (see FIG. 27) displayed on the display unit 260. Specifically, the display control unit 241 selects the detailed second display when, for example, the end of the display of the detailed second display 264 is selected (for example, click operation) by an operation of the input unit 240 of the administrator. When it is determined that the display of the display 264 is to be ended, the process proceeds to step S34, and when it is not selected to end the display of the detail second display 264, it is determined that the display of the detail second display 264 is not ended, The display process of the detail second display is terminated.

  In step S34, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the detailed data of the player designated by the administrator (detailed number 1) among the game data of the detailed second display 264 (see FIG. 27) displayed on the display unit 260. (2) The display of the game data displayed on the display 264 is determined. Specifically, during the display control of the detailed second display 264, the display control unit 241 selects one of “sitting” in the detailed second display 264 by, for example, an operation of the input unit 240 by the administrator. In the case of a click operation (for example, a click operation), it is assumed that a player identified by the card identification information associated with the selected “sitting” game data is designated, and the player's detailed data is displayed. The process proceeds to step S35, and when none of the “sitting” is selected, it is determined that any detailed data display is not ended, and the display process of the detailed second display is ended. .

  In step S35, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 displays the detailed data of the player specified in step S34 in the detailed second display 264 (see FIG. 27) displayed on the display unit 260 (see FIG. 3). The display of is terminated.

  In step S36, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 is the player designated in step S23 (see FIG. 24) in the detailed second display 264 (see FIG. 27) displayed on the display unit 260. It is determined whether or not detailed data of players other than the player specified in step S34 is displayed. When the display control unit 241 determines that the detailed data of the player is displayed, the display control unit 241 ends the display process of the detailed second display, and determines that the detailed data of the player is not displayed. In step S37, the process proceeds to step S37.

  In step S <b> 37, the display control unit 241 of the management control unit 200 sets “0” to the value of the detailed second display flag stored in the predetermined data area of the management storage unit 205.

(Modification of first display)
Next, a first display 261A according to a modified example of the first display 261 displayed on the display unit 260 by the management control unit 200 of the server device 2 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first display 261A according to a modification of the first display 261 illustrated in FIG. The first display 261A is that the first display 261 displays only the operation data on a predetermined day (for example, the previous day), whereas the first display 261A displays the operation data on a past day other than the predetermined day. Different from the first display 261. The management control unit 200 of the server apparatus 2 displays the first display 261 (see FIG. 19 or 20) on the display unit 260, for example, by operating the input unit 240 by the administrator. When “table number” is selected (for example, click operation), the past operation data of the gaming machine 3 identified by the selected “table number” is read from the management storage unit 205, and the selected “table number” is selected. A first display 261A that displays past operating data of the gaming machine is displayed immediately below the column in which the operating data is displayed. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 28, in the first display 261 shown in FIG. 21, the “confirm” button of the “device history” of the device number “1” is selected by the administrator, and the device number “1” is displayed. The operation data in the past day of the identified pachislot machine 3b is displayed. Or, in the layout display 262 shown in FIG. 23, the cell in which “1” (the machine number for identifying each gaming machine 3) is displayed is selected by the administrator, and the pachislot machine 3b identified by the machine number “1” is displayed. Operation data for the past day is displayed. For example, on the upper portion of the first display 261A, a display indicating that the machine number selected by the administrator is “1” (in the example shown in FIG. 28, a character image of “machine number: 1”) is displayed. Has been.

As described above, the server device 2 according to the present embodiment has the following operational effects.
According to the server device 2, the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines 3 can be displayed for each gaming machine 3 in the first display 261, so that the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines 3 can be listed, and each gaming machine It becomes easy to grasp the operation status of each of the three, and the management of the gaming machine 3 becomes easy.
In addition, when the first display 261 is displayed, the administrator designates the gaming machine 3 so that the first data that is a part of the game data of the player who has played a game with the designated gaming machine 3 is displayed. Can be displayed for each player by the second display 263. In addition, when the second display 263 is displayed, the administrator designates the player, so that the second data including more information than the first data of the designated player can be displayed. That is, by performing the first display 261, it is possible to select the gaming machine 3 for which it is desired to view game data for each player. Further, by performing the second display 263, it is possible to confirm the first data which is the game data for each player of the gaming machine 3 selected on the first display 261. Further, the second display 263 can display the second data including more information than the first data together with the first data.

As a result, the game data of the player who played the game on the gaming machine 3 designated by the first display 261 is changed from a compact display with excellent listability to a detailed information display according to the operation of the manager. Display is possible.
Therefore, by visually displaying the data, an analysis of the relationship between the operating status of the gaming machine 3 and the game trends (trends, preferences) of the player who played the game on the gaming machine 3 is performed. Can be facilitated. Therefore, management and analysis of the gaming machine 3 in the game hall can be facilitated.

  Further, according to the server device 2, the first data includes the final start count counted for each player who has played a game on the gaming machine 3 designated by the first operation. Further, the second data includes game start data indicating the time when the player specified by the second operation starts the game, and game end data indicating the time when the game is ended. The second display 263 displays the second data including the game start data and the game end data arranged in time series for each player.

  For this reason, in the second display, the manager displays the first data including the final start count and the second data including the game start data and the game end data side by side in a time series so that the player can It is easy to grasp the game start and display by displaying the trend (trend, taste) of the player with respect to the final start number of the gaming machine 3 such that the customer is good if it is such a final start number. Analysis is possible in relation to the end of the game. The result of such an analysis can be used as an index for advertising the gaming machine 3 (selecting an appeal to the player) according to the player's trend.

  Further, according to the server device 2, the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines 3 can be displayed for each gaming machine 3 on the first display 261, so that the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines 3 can be listed, It becomes easy to grasp the operating status of the gaming machines 3 and the management of the gaming machines 3 is facilitated.

  Further, according to the server device 2, the gaming machine 3 in which the player started early and the gaming machine 3 based on the initial running time data of the running data and the value indicating the advantage for the player over the other gaming machines 3 It becomes possible to know the relationship with the setting of By knowing this relationship, if a player who should not know the setting of the gaming machine 3 is seated from the gaming machine 3 with good setting, etc., it is not desired to notify the setting of the gaming machine 3 etc. If it is against the operation policy of the administrator (the person who set up the gaming machine 3), the analysis can be performed, so that the administrator can use it as a guideline for setting up the gaming machine 3.

  Also, if the player is notified of the setting of the gaming machine 3 (game room advertisement, etc.), if the game is started from the gaming machine 3 with good setting, the setting of the gaming machine 3 etc. According to the notification, it becomes possible to analyze when the player starts a game on the gaming machine 3, and when the game is started from the gaming machine 3 having poor settings, the notification of the setting etc. of the gaming machine 3 is expected. If it is not, analysis is possible, and the administrator can use it as a guideline for setting the gaming machine 3 and the like. Therefore, management and analysis of the gaming machine 3 in the game hall can be facilitated.

  Further, according to the server device 2, it is possible to know the relationship between the game machine that the player started early and the final start number based on the initial operation time data of the operation data and the final start number. Since it is possible to analyze whether or not a player is sitting from a large number of gaming machines 3, it can be used as a guideline for determining the operation of the gaming machine 3 in the game hall. Therefore, management and analysis of the gaming machine 3 in the game hall can be facilitated.

  The server apparatus 2 according to the present invention has been described above using the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the specific configuration of each means can be arbitrarily changed without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the operation data is stored in the management storage unit 205. However, the operation data is not limited to this, and the server device 2 constituting the management device is a backup server (hot standby, cold standby, etc.). In the case of having a plurality of servers, or in a storage device such as a management device of another game device, it may be stored. Similarly, game data may be stored in any storage unit.

  The server device 2 includes a PC (personal computer) that can be operated by an administrator, a data management device having data management software that outputs data to the PC and can receive data output from the PC, and data management. It is possible to transmit the data held by the device to a general management device capable of managing and managing the data of other stores or a plurality of stores, and the data transmitted from other stores or the general management device outputs A host control device that can receive data and can control the data management device may be included.

  Further, the server device 2 uses an information sharing means such as a cloud service, so that when operating data is shared among a plurality of stores, the server device 2 is a company other than the management company that manages the game hall (third party). It is also possible to store operational data in a server managed by The “operation data” also includes operation data that can be acquired from gaming machines installed in a plurality of stores. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to the server device 2 that manages operation data that can be acquired from gaming machines installed in a plurality of stores.

  Further, the management control unit 200 may delete the operation data extracted in steps S11, S12, S14, and S15 shown in FIG. 18 when “first display flag = 0” is set in step S19. “First display flag = 0” may be set, the first display 261 may be erased from the display screen of the display unit 260, and the first display 261 may be deleted after the manager becomes invisible. At this time, the management control unit 200 desirably deletes the operation data extracted for display, and does not delete the table data of the operation data that is the extraction source. In addition, when the operation data extracted for display is stored in the temporary storage table, the management control unit 200 may delete the operation data extracted for display by deleting the temporary storage table. .

  Further, the management control unit 200, like the operation data extracted in steps S11, S12, S14, and S15, game data extracted during the display process of the second display shown in FIG. 24 and the detailed second display shown in FIG. As for the game data extracted during the display process of “2nd display flag = 0”, “detailed second display flag = 0” or “second display flag = 0”, “detailed second display flag” = 0 ”, the second display 263 and the detailed second display 264 are erased from the display screen of the display unit 260, and the administrator makes the second display 263 and the detailed second display 264 invisible. It may be deleted. At this time, it is desirable that the management control unit 200 deletes the game data extracted for display as well as the operation data, and does not delete the table data of the game data that is the extraction source. In addition, when game data extracted for display is stored in the temporary storage table, the management control unit 200 may delete the game data extracted for display by deleting the temporary storage table. . In addition, the management control unit 200 executes display control after setting “first display flag = 1”, “second display flag = 1”, and “detailed second display flag = 1”, and the first display 261, Each of the second display 263 and the detailed second display 264 is desirably display-controlled according to the display flag, but is not limited to this, “first display flag = 1”, “second display flag = 1”, “detail” When the “second display flag = 1” is set, the display of each of the first display 261, the second display 263, and the detailed second display 264 may be ended.

  In this manner, the extracted data corresponding to the first display 261, the second display 263, and the detailed second display 264 are temporarily stored until the display process is completed, and are deleted at a timing when the corresponding display is ended. As a result, regarding the second display 263 and the detailed second display 264 in particular, it is possible to divert the data to be displayed, and the control of the management control unit 200 of the server device 2 can be facilitated. In the display process of the detail second display, the display of the detail second display 264 is partially updated in the display area of the second display 263 by partially updating only the display area that needs to be changed by the detail second display 264. Control can be facilitated.

  In the present embodiment, the management control unit 200 controls the display of the operation data on the first display 261, and controls the display of the first data and the second data on the second display 263. May be displayed together with the first display 261 and the layout display 262, only the first data may be displayed on the second display 263, and the second data may be displayed on the detailed second display 264. That is, which data is displayed on which display can be changed as appropriate. In the present embodiment, the management control unit 200 displays the detailed second display 264 in a partial display area of the second display 263. Such a management control unit 200 functions as a management control unit capable of controlling display of the second data in a display area (second display area) which is a part of the second display (first display area) in the display means. To do. Further, the management control unit 200 may be configured to be capable of display control in which operation data is displayed in the first display area, the first data is displayed in the second display area, and the second data is displayed in the third display area. Good. In other words, which data is displayed in which display area can be changed as appropriate.

Next, background technology and problems regarding the configuration described in the above-described embodiment will be described.
In recent years, various data of gaming machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines have been managed by management devices in game halls. As such a management device, there is a management device that manages the game start and game end for each player using facial authentication. For example, in Patent Document 1, a camera that acquires a face image of a player who uses a gaming machine is installed, and a face recognition process is performed by collecting the player's face image, thereby performing a game used by the same player. The time zone used by the player is managed, and the approximate number of game media held by the player is determined based on the game machine used by the player, the time zone used, and the number of received notifications for each type of pulse. A management device for calculation is disclosed.

  According to the management device of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-151060, the management device can grasp the gaming machine used by the player, the time zone used, and the approximate number of game media held by the player. . By the way, a large number of gaming machines are installed in the game hall, and the manager of the gaming hall needs to manage each of these gaming machines. In addition, the manager analyzes the relationship between the operating status of the gaming machine and the game trends (trends, preferences) of the gaming machine in order to improve the number of these gaming machines with customers. There is also a need to do.

  However, in the management device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-151060, although it is possible to grasp information regarding the time zone in which a certain gaming machine is used and the approximate number of gaming media held by the player who has played the gaming machine, It is difficult to grasp and manage not only the information on the gaming machines but also the situation of a large number of gaming machines in the game hall. Furthermore, only information relating to the number of game media held by the player that can be grasped by the management device of Patent Document 1 is insufficient to analyze the operating status of the gaming machine. For this reason, it is difficult to understand the relationship between the operating status of a gaming machine and the game trends of the player in the gaming machine by grasping a large amount of organized information and analyzing the information. There was a problem of being.

  An object of the present invention is to solve such problems and facilitate management and analysis of gaming machines in a game arcade.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game media handling apparatus 2 Server apparatus 3 Game machine 3a Pachinko machine 3b Pachislot machine 4 Each display 200 Management control part 205 Management storage part 260 Display part

Claims (4)

Management control means for managing operation data relating to the operation of the gaming machine including information for identifying the gaming machine and game data relating to the game of the player including information identifying the player who plays the gaming machine A management device,
Display means for performing display based on information managed by the management control means;
The management control means includes
In the display means, based on the operation data, the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines can be displayed and controlled for each gaming machine,
In the display means, when a first operation for designating the gaming machine is received during display control of the operation data, the first data that is a part of the gaming data of the gaming machine is displayed for each player. Controllable,
When the display means receives a second operation for designating a predetermined player during display control of the first data, the display means is the game data of the player and includes more information than the first data. 2. A management apparatus capable of controlling display of two data. A management device that manages the gaming machine that performs control to execute a predetermined game and can control a special game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The management control means includes
It is a value added for each game executed after the control of the special gaming state in the gaming machine is finished, and after the control of the special gaming state is finished, and then the control of the special gaming state Manages the specific value for each player when the value is updated,
In the display means, display control of the first data including the specific value is possible.
The game data including game start data indicating a time when the player starts the game and game end data indicating a time when the player ends the game can be managed.
2. The management device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit can control the display of the second data including the game start data and the game end data in time series for each player.   A management device that manages the gaming machine that performs control to execute a predetermined game and can control a special game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
  The management control means includes
    It is a value added for each game executed after the control of the special gaming state in the gaming machine is finished, and after the control of the special gaming state is finished, and then the control of the special gaming state Will be managed for each player with a specific value that will be updated when
    In the display means, display control of the first data including the specific value is possible.
    The game data including game start data indicating a time when the player starts the game and game end data indicating a time when the player ends the game can be managed.
    The specific value includes the data of the last game count of the previous day,
    The management apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display unit can control the display of the first data and the second data in time series for each player.   A gaming machine capable of transmitting a predetermined signal for each unit game;
  Management control means for managing operation data relating to operation of the gaming machine including information for identifying the gaming machine and game data relating to the game of the player including information identifying a player who plays the gaming machine In a gaming system including a management device having
  The gaming system includes:
    Display means for performing display based on information managed by the management control means;
    In the display means, based on the operation data, the operation data of the plurality of gaming machines can be displayed and controlled for each gaming machine,
    In the display means, when a first operation for designating the gaming machine is received during display control of the operation data, the first data that is a part of the gaming data of the gaming machine is displayed for each player. Controllable,
    When the display means receives a second operation for designating a predetermined player during display control of the first data, the display means is the game data of the player and includes more information than the first data. 2. A gaming system characterized in that display control of two data is possible.