JPH04136275U - Management device for pachinko game machines - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] When opening a pachinko game machine that has been discontinued to a specific player using an open ticket, it is possible to easily determine the authenticity of the open ticket. . [Structure] When the pachinko game machine 1 is in a discontinued state, the discontinued display lamp in the call lamp unit 9 is lit, and the ticket issuing machine 28 can issue an open ticket with the machine number of the game machine 1 printed thereon. state. When an open ticket is issued, the call lamp unit 9 switches the discontinuation display lamp to a blinking state based on the issued ticket signal Sc from the central control computer 5, and an open ticket for the game machine 1 is issued. A notification will be sent to that effect. As a result, when comparing the machine number printed and recorded on the open ticket with the machine number of the game machine 1, the authenticity of the open ticket can be determined with a certain degree of reliability based on the flashing of the discontinued indicator lamp as described above. It becomes possible to judge by

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is a pachinko game machine for managing pachinko game machines that have been discontinued. The present invention relates to a management device for a game machine.

0002

[Conventional technology]

In pachinko halls, the difference is made so that many players can enjoy equal profits. A pachinko game in which the number of balls (difference between out balls and safe balls) reaches a predetermined stop setting value. If a pachinko game machine occurs, you will be prohibited from continuing to play on that pachinko game machine. In addition to discontinuing the pachinko game, a display indicating that the pachinko game machine is in a discontinued state will be displayed on the relevant pachinko game machine. I have to. Specifically, the number of out balls signal output from a pachinko game machine and Calculate the difference in the number of balls for the pachinko game machine based on the count result of the safe number of balls signal When the subtraction means and the difference in the number of balls obtained by such calculation reach a predetermined stop setting value. A control device for a pachinko game machine is provided, comprising a stop means for outputting a stop signal to a pachinko game machine. The supply of pachinko balls is stopped based on the stop signal output from such a management device. The pachinko game must be stopped or the power to the pachinko ball launcher must be cut off. In addition to prohibiting pachinko gaming, the pachinko game machine will also have its stop indicator lamps removed. It is configured to light up.

0003 By the way, the pachinko game that was temporarily discontinued on the same day that the pachinko hall was open Game machines are popular among players because they have a high rate of being stopped again in subsequent games. It is popular in For this reason, many pachinko halls are unable to accept pachinko that has been discontinued. Nco game machines will be available to players on a first-come, first-served basis in response to calls made via in-store announcements, or will be entered into a lottery. Management is in place to give priority to players who win.

0004 In order to smoothly release pachinko game machines like this, conventionally, An open ticket is issued with the machine number of the pachinko game machine printed and recorded on a paper sheet. , the corresponding pachinko game machine is released based on this release ticket. Ru. In this case, for example, the prize exchange counter inside the pachinko hall may be marked with a notice to stop the game. Each time a pachinko game machine is found, the machine number etc. of the pachinko game machine is printed. A ticket issuing machine is installed that automatically issues open tickets with characters recorded, and the tickets are issued from this ticket issuing machine. When a predetermined number of open tickets have been accumulated, an in-store announcement will be made to stop the pachinko game. Invite players to release the machine and hand over the release ticket at the prize exchange counter. By doing so, the tickets are handed out to the players on a first-come, first-served basis or by lottery. stop The player who received the open ticket can play the pachinko game with the machine number recorded on the open ticket. This involves going to a pachinko hall machine and handing the ticket to a pachinko hall employee. How can an employee who has received a release ticket release the pachinko game machine from the disabled state? Continue.

[0005]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

By the way, the pachinko hall employee who received the open ticket will The machine number entered will be matched with the machine number of the pachinko game machine to be released. However, on the pachinko game machine side, there is a stoppage indicator lamp to indicate the stoppage. However, since there is no display associated with the issuance of a release ticket, the release ticket cannot be released on the spot. It is impossible to determine the authenticity of a ticket, and this remains an unresolved issue. was.

[0006] This invention was created in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to A ticket for opening a pachinko game machine that records the machine number of the pachinko game machine. When doing so using To provide a management device for a pachinko game machine that performs the following tasks.

[0007]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention has been developed to The pachinko game machine is played when the difference between the winning ball and the safe ball reaches the stop setting value. A stopping control means for switching to a stopping state where the technique cannot be continued, and a pachinko game that is in a stopping state. and a ticket issuing means capable of issuing an open ticket that records at least the machine number of the system machine. , an open ticket with the machine number recorded was issued near the pachinko game machine. The notification means that can be switched to the operating state in the state corresponds one-to-one with the pachinko game machine concerned. It is configured to be installed at the same time.

[0008] In addition, the notification method can be set continuously when the corresponding pachinko game machine is stopped. It consists of a discontinuation indicator lamp that is lit, and a notification operation is performed by blinking the lamp. This is also a good configuration.

[0009] Furthermore, a command switch is installed near the pachinko game machine, and the stopping control means is When the command switch is operated, the pachinko game corresponding to the command switch It may also be configured to release the stopped state of the machine.

0010

[Effect]

In a pachinko game machine that is in operation, the difference between out balls and safe balls becomes the stop setting value. When this happens, the pachinko game machine in question is stopped by the stop control means. The game is switched to a stopped state where it is impossible to continue playing. In this way, pachinko game machines are discontinued. When the machine is in a state of Now that the recorded open ticket can be issued, such open ticket can be issued to the player. If you do so, you can cancel the pachinko game machine and play a specific game based on the released ticket. It can be opened to technicians. In addition, when issuing such an open ticket, the above-mentioned open ticket It is set up near the pachinko game machine with the recorded machine number in one-to-one correspondence. The placed notification means starts to perform the notification operation.

[0011] In this case, the pachinko hall employee must enter the machine number recorded on the open ticket into the pachinko machine. By comparing the machine number of the pachinko game machine, you can check the discontinued status of the pachinko game machine. The above-mentioned notification is performed when the cancellation operation is performed. Depending on the presence or absence of notification by means, the authenticity of the open ticket can be determined with a certain degree of reliability. It becomes possible to judge.

0012 In the configuration of claim 2, the notification means is also used as a termination indicator lamp. , it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts.

[0013] In the structure of claim 3, the command switch installed near the pachinko game machine If you operate the switch, the stop control means will control the pachinko game that corresponds to the command switch. Since the machine is now released from the stopped state, the operation for releasing the stopped state can be simplified and the performance can be improved. It will be possible to reduce the burden on Dick Hall employees.

[0014]

【Example】

In FIG. 7, a pachinko game machine 1 fires pachinko balls in an upper tray 2 onto a board 3. It is equipped with an electric ball firing mechanism 4, and a central management computer serving as a firing control means. In a state where the stop signal Sz is input from the data 5, the power to the ball firing mechanism 4 is cut off. If the power is cut off, a termination letter prohibiting the continuation of the game will be issued. It can be switched to the state. Out ball counter 6 provided accompanying the pachinko game machine 1 outputs a counting pulse Pa that indicates the number of out balls (the number of pachinko balls driven in), and The safe ball counter 7 attached to the dick game machine 1 calculates the number of safe balls (prize balls). It is configured to output a counting pulse Pb indicating the number of pachinko balls released as , their counting pulses Pa, Pb are given to the central management computer 5.

[0015] Ball lending machine 8 installed next to pachinko game machine 1 in one-to-one correspondence is a well-known mechanism that releases pachinko balls in a number corresponding to the value of coins inserted from the slot 8a. The released pachinko balls are passed through the guide member 8b to the pachinko game. It is directly discharged into the upper tray 2 of the steam machine 1. This ball rental machine 8 is a pachinko machine worth 100 yen. It is configured to output one sales pulse Pm each time a ball is released. The sales pulse Pm is given to the central management computer 5.

[0016] A caller installed above the pachinko game machine 1 in one-to-one correspondence. The amplifier unit 9 is configured to exchange signals with the central control computer 5. and a number plate to indicate the machine number of the corresponding pachinko game machine 1. 10, an alternate type call switch 11, a termination indicator lamp 12 as a notification means, It is composed of a call lamp 13, inside which a pachinko hall employee's It has a command switch 14 (see FIG. 8) that can be operated by the user.

[0017] FIG. 8 shows the electrical configuration of the call lamp unit 9. This figure 8 smell Then, the driver 15 turns on the call lamp 13 with the call switch 11 in the on state. , the call lamp 13 is turned off when the call switch 11 is in the OFF state. . The transmitting circuit 16 has a structure that outputs an open signal Sk in response to a command from the control circuit 17. The release signal Sk is given to the central control computer 5. system The control circuit 17 is configured by, for example, a microcomputer, and is configured with a preset program, the on signal from the call switch 11, the central control computer Based on the stop signal Sz and the issued ticket signal Sc from the driver 18, Control of lighting of stop lamp 12 and output control of release signal Sk via transmission circuit 16 The control is performed as shown in the flowchart of FIG.

[0018] That is, in FIG. 9, the control circuit 17 waits until the stop signal Sz is input. (Step A1), when the stop signal Sz is input, the stop indicator lamp 12 is turned on. Turn on the light (step A2). With the stop indicator lamp 12 lit in this way, The control circuit 17 continues until the issued ticket signal Sc is input or the stop signal Sz The system waits until the input of Sc is stopped (steps A3 and A4), and the issued ticket signal Sc is input. When the input of the stop signal Sz is stopped without being interrupted, the stop display lamp 12 is turned off. The light is turned on (step A5), and then the process returns to step A1.

[0019] The control circuit 17 receives the issued ticket signal Sc when the discontinuation indicator lamp 12 is on. When the power is pressed (“YES” in step A3), the stop indicator lamp 12 is turned on and off. (operating state of the notification means in the present invention) (step A6), and after this, Until the command switch 14 is turned on or the input of the stop signal Sz is stopped. (steps A7, A8). When the command switch 14 is turned on, The control circuit 17 outputs an open signal Sk via the transmission circuit 16 (step A9). After this, the process returns to the waiting loop (steps A7 and A8). In addition, the control circuit 17 When the input of the stop signal Sz is stopped during execution of this standby loop, the input of the stop signal Sz is stopped. Execute step A5 to turn off the stop indicator lamp 12 and return to step A1. .

[0020] The contents of control by the control circuit 17 as described above can be summarized as follows.

[0021] ...When the stop signal Sz is given from the central control computer 5, the stop table is The indicator lamp 12 is lit continuously, and in this state the central control computer 5 issues tickets. When the completion signal Sc is given, the stop indicator lamp 12 is switched to a blinking state. . Furthermore, when the input of the stop signal Sz is stopped, the stop display lamp 12 is turned off. let

[0022] ...When the command switch 14 is turned on, the stop indicator lamp 12 is blinking. In other words, it is valid only when the ticket issued signal Sc is given from the central control computer 5. When the command switch 14 is turned on in this state, an open signal is generated. The number Sk is output and given to the central management computer 5.

[0023] FIG. 1 schematically shows the electrical configuration of the central management computer 5 and related devices. It is shown schematically and will be explained below.

[0024] In FIG. 1, the control circuit 19 that forms the core of the central management computer 5 is The above-mentioned counting pulse is connected between the co-game machine 1, the ball lending machine 8 and the call lamp unit 9. Spa, Pb, sales pulse Pm, stop signal Sz, release signal Sk, ticket issued signal Sc The information is exchanged via the input/output circuit 20.

[0025] The display panel 21 has a function of displaying the machine number of the pachinko game machine 1 that has been discontinued. , income and expenditure data such as the number of out balls, number of safe balls, number of difference balls, etc. for each pachinko game machine 1 It has a function to selectively display the data, and the display contents are controlled by the control circuit 19. It is controlled via an output circuit 22 and a display control section 23. printer 24 is configured to be able to print income and expenditure data regarding each pachinko game machine 1 as described above. The print content is sent to the output circuit 22 by the control circuit 19 and the print control unit. 25.

[0026] The keyboard 26 indicates to the control circuit 19 whether the pachinko game machine is in a stopped state or not. Input a signal instructing the opening of pachinko game machine 1 in association with the machine number of pachinko game machine 1. At the same time, the display operation by the display panel 21 and the printing operation by the printer 24 are performed. It is provided for inputting machine number data etc. required for control. Also, memory The device 27 consists of a RAM, and the balance of each pachinko game machine 1 calculated by the control circuit. It is configured to store data etc.

[0027] The control circuit 19 includes the pachinko game machine 1, the ball rental machine 8, and the call lamp unit 9. , an input signal from the keyboard 6, which is a ticket issuing means for issuing an open ticket, which will be described later. Each input signal from the ticket issuing machine 28, the monitoring device 29, and a preset program, Also, based on the storage device 27 and data transfer, the balance calculation of the pachinko game machine 1; Aggregation of sales on the ball rental machine 8, display control on the display panel 21, printing system on the printer 24 control, and the output of a stop data signal Sd, a cancellation signal Si, and a release data signal So, which will be described later. It is designed to perform force control.

[0028] In particular, the control circuit 19 controls each snap based on the input counting pulses Pa and Pb. Calculate the income and expenditure for each pachinko game machine, and calculate the income and expenditure data for each pachinko game machine. are sequentially stored in the storage device 27, and the out balls and safe balls in the stored data are stored sequentially in the storage device 27. When the pachinko game machine 1 has reached the stop setting value for the difference between the balls, the game shown in FIG. 2 occurs. Execute a "stop processing" routine like this. The control circuit 19 also includes a call lamp unit. When the release signal Sk is input from the unit 9, and when the release finger is input from the keyboard 26, When the command signal is input, a "release processing" routine as shown in FIG. 3 is executed, When the return command signal Sf is input from the monitoring device 29, the "re-output process" shown in FIG. ” routine is executed, and when the ticket issuing data signal Se is input from the ticket issuing machine 28, the This routine executes the “signal output processing” routine for the issued ticket signal Sc shown in 5. The contents of each of the above routines will be explained below.

[0029] (a)...In the "stop processing" routine shown in Figure 2, each pachinko game machine Pachinko game machine 1 has become discontinued according to the income and expenditure calculation (Step B 1), the pachinko game machine 1 is selected as a machine for which an open ticket is issued. Determine whether it is a predetermined ticket (step B2) and select the target for which the open ticket is issued. If it is a pachinko game machine, please provide information that can identify the machine number ΔN of the pachinko game machine 1. The discontinuation data signal Sd including this is outputted through the input/output circuit 30 and given to the ticket issuing machine 28. At the same time, the machine number ΔN is stored in the storage device 27 (steps B3 and B4).

[0030] After storing such a machine number ΔN, the pachinko game machine 1 is in a discontinued state. is not the machine for which the open ticket is issued (“NO” in step B2), A termination message is sent to the pachinko game machine 1 and the corresponding call lamp unit 9. No. Sz is output via the input/output circuit 20 (step B5), and then the above-mentioned snap The machine number ΔN of the co-game machine 1 is displayed on the display panel 21, and the pachinko game machine 1 is displayed on the display panel 21. Print the income and expenditure data of the system machine 1 using the printer 24 and return (Step B) 6, B7).

[0031] (b)...In the "opening process" routine shown in FIG. When the release signal Sk is input or the open command signal is input from the keyboard 26 , in other words, it is opened to the pachinko game machine 1 specified by those input signals. When there is a release command ("YES" in step C1), the pachinko game machine 1 It is determined whether or not it is being stopped (step C2), and if it is not being stopped, The income and expenditure data of the pachinko game machine 1 is printed by the printer 24 and returned. (Step C3).

[0032] If the pachinko game machine 1 for which the opening command was issued is suspended, the pachinko game machine 1 Determines whether co-game machine 1 is predetermined as a machine to which an open ticket is issued. (Step C4), if the machine is eligible for the issue of an open ticket, the pachinko game is The ticketing data signal from the ticketing machine 28 indicates whether the open ticket for the game machine 1 has already been issued. The determination is made based on the number Se (step C5). If the release ticket has already been issued , initializes the storage contents of income and expenditure data regarding the pachinko game machine 1, and Release data signal S containing information that allows identification of the machine number ΔN of the pachinko game machine 1 o is output and given to the monitoring device 29 (steps C6 and C7), and it is determined that the open ticket has not yet been issued. In this case, the stored contents of the income and expenditure data regarding the pachinko game machine 1 are stored in the same way as described above. In addition to initializing the pachinko game machine 1, the machine number ΔN of the pachinko game machine 1 is initialized. The erasing signal Si is outputted through the input/output circuit 30 and given to the ticket issuing machine 28 (step C 8, C9).

[0033] Pachinko game machine after execution of steps C7 and C9 as above, and during discontinuation If 1 is not the machine for which an open ticket is issued (“NO” in step C4), the open ticket is not issued. For the pachinko game machine 1 and the corresponding call lamp unit 9 that received the command. At the same time, the output of the stop signal Sz is stopped, and the above-mentioned patter on the display panel 21 is stopped. The display of the machine number ΔN of the computer game machine 1 is initialized (steps C10 and C11). After that, execute step C3 to print the income and expenditure data of the pachinko game machine 1 and return it. turn on.

[0034] (c)...In the "re-output processing" routine shown in FIG. When the signal Sf is input, the machine of the pachinko game machine 1 included in the signal Sf A stop data signal Sd containing information that can identify the number ΔN is sent through the input/output circuit 30. It is re-outputted and given to the ticket issuing machine 28, and then returns.

[0035] (d)...In the "signal output processing" routine shown in FIG. When the data signal Se is input, the pachinko machine whose machine number ΔN included in the signal Se is outputting a ticket issued signal Sc to the call lamp unit 9 corresponding to the game machine 1; Return after this.

[0036] On the other hand, the ticket issuing machine 28 has an internal memory circuit (not shown), and sequentially storing the machine number ΔN included in the stop data signal Sd in the storage circuit; Every time a cancellation signal Si is input, record the machine number ΔN included in the cancellation signal Si. The data is erased from the data stored in the storage circuit. In addition, the ticket issuing machine 28 button and a printer (none of which are shown), each time the ticket issuing button is operated. , of the machine numbers ΔN stored in the storage circuit by driving the printer. The oldest memory is marked with the pachinko hall's unique identification code and expiration date. The structure is such that an open ticket consisting of a letter is issued. Furthermore, the ticket issuing machine 28 At the same time as the release ticket is issued, the machine number ΔN printed on the release ticket is deleted from the memory circuit. At the same time, it is configured to output a ticketing data signal Se including the machine number ΔN. The ticket issue data signal Se is given to the control circuit 19 through the input/output circuit 30. It will be done. Incidentally, the above-mentioned open tickets are handed out to the players on a first-come-first-served basis or by lottery.

[0037] The monitoring device 29 receives the release data signal So from the control circuit 19 and the ticket issuing machine 28. In addition to the ticket issue data signal Se from A time signal St is inputted to the monitoring device 29. The return command signal Sf including the machine number ΔN of the co-game machine 1 is sent at a timing as described below. The return command signal Sf is output from the central control computer 5. It is applied to the control circuit 19 via an input circuit 32.

[0038] The storage device 33 provided along with the monitoring device 29 is composed of, for example, a RAM. This is configured to exchange data with the monitoring device 29. ing. Similarly, an in-store broadcasting device 34 provided in conjunction with the monitoring device 29 is an audio It consists of a synthesizer and a speaker installed in a pachinko hall. , the sound of the content instructed by the broadcast command signal Sb from the monitoring device 29 is transmitted to the pachinko machine. It is configured to broadcast within the hall.

[0039] The monitoring device 12 includes a microcomputer, and is configured to the set program, the central control computer 5, the ticket issuing machine 28, and the clock. Based on each input signal from the device 31 and the data transfer with the storage device 33, Control as shown in the flowchart No. 6 is performed.

[0040] Therefore, in the following, the details of control by the monitoring device 29 shown in FIG. This will be explained along with related effects.

[0041] That is, in FIG. 6, the monitoring device 29 receives the ticket issuing data signal Se from the ticket issuing machine 28. (step D1), and when the ticketing data signal Se is input, is based on the machine number ΔN included in the signal Se and the time signal St from the clock device 31. The first time T, which is the current time T shown by adding the set time t1 (for example, 5 minutes) x and are stored in the storage device 33 in a mutually associated state (step D2), and then Then return to step D1. Therefore, the monitoring device 29 detects whether an open ticket is issued by the ticket issuing machine 28 or not. Each time, step D2 as described above is repeatedly executed. Therefore, the storage device 33 stores a plurality of types of first times Tx in association with the machine number ΔN. be remembered.

[0042] In the state where the monitoring device 29 determines “NO” in step D1, the monitoring device 29 uses the central management computer. This is to judge the input state of the open data signal So from the computer 5 (step D3), when the open data signal So is input, the data stored in the storage device 33 is Among the set data consisting of the first time Tx and the machine number ΔN, the above-mentioned open data signal So The one corresponding to the included machine number ΔN is deleted (step D4), and after this, the step Return to step D1.

[0043] When the monitoring device 29 determines “NO” in steps D1 and D3, the monitoring device 29 stores In the first time Tx stored in the device 33 as described above, the time signal St (Step D5) , If there is a match, the in-store broadcasting device 34 is activated to confirm the match. of the open ticket on which the machine number Δx stored in association with the first time Tx is recorded. Announcements encouraging use (e.g., ``You have an open ticket for a pachinko game machine in the ΔN series.'' ``Please take your seats immediately'') is played in the hall (Step D6).

[0044] After that, the monitoring device 29 checks the machine number ΔN that made the in-store broadcast and the corresponding number ΔN. The group data including the time Tx of 1 is deleted from the storage device 33 (step D7), and A predetermined time interval is set between the broadcasting machine number ΔN and the current time T indicated by the time signal St. A state in which the second time Ty to which the estimated time t2 (for example, 3 minutes) is added are associated with each other. The data is stored in the storage device 33 (step D8), and then the process returns to step D1. follow Therefore, the monitoring device 29 performs the above-mentioned operation every time an announcement is made to encourage the use of an open ticket. Step D8 is repeatedly executed, thereby storing information in the storage device 33. , a plurality of types of second times Ty are stored in association with the machine number ΔN.

[0045] In the state where the monitoring device 29 determines “NO” in steps D1, D3, and D5, , the time signal is included in the second time Ty stored in the storage device 33 as described above. It is determined whether or not there is a match with the current time T indicated by St (step D9) If there is a match, it is associated with the second time Ty that matches. The central control controller outputs a return command signal Sf including the machine number ΔN stored in the the control circuit 19 of the computer 5 (step D10). Furthermore, the monitoring device 29 is the machine number ΔN included in the return command signal Sf output as above and its corresponding value. The set of data including the corresponding second time Ty is deleted from the storage device 33 (step D1 1), then return to step D1.

[0046] Therefore, the content of control by the monitoring device 29 as described above is summarized as follows. become.

[0047] ...Every time an open ticket is issued by the ticket issuing machine 28, the setting is made from the issuing time of the open ticket. The first time Tx indicating the time when time t1 (5 minutes) has elapsed is written on the above open ticket. It is stored in the storage device 33 as set data associated with the recorded machine number ΔN.

[0048] …After the release ticket is issued, until the set time t1 (5 minutes) has elapsed, the The pachinko game machine 1 with the machine number ΔN recorded on the open ticket is not released. When the ticket is not opened, the above-mentioned open ticket is selected based on the set data stored in the storage device 33. An announcement will be broadcast in the store encouraging its use.

[0049] …When the grace time t2 (3 minutes) has elapsed after the above in-store broadcast, the broadcast The discontinued status of Pachinko game machine 1 with machine number ΔN recorded on the open ticket in question has been resolved. If not, the return command signal Sf including the machine number ΔN is sent to the central management controller. The signal is applied to the control circuit 20 of the computer 5. As a result, the control circuit 20 “re-emits the signal”. Then, the CPU 21 executes the "Power" routine to supply the stop data signal Sd to the ticket issuing machine 28. In response to this, the ticket issuing machine 28 waits for the grace period t2 to elapse after the in-store broadcast as described above. Unused tickets can also be switched to a state where they can be reissued.

[0050] However, the outline of the operation of this embodiment configured as above is as follows. be.

[0051] ...Every time a pachinko game machine 1 is discontinued, the pachinko game A stop signal S is sent to the call lamp unit 9 corresponding to the call lamp unit 1 on a one-to-one basis. z is now given, and accordingly, the pachinko game machine 1 becomes unplayable. The discontinued state is switched to the discontinued state, and the discontinued display provided on the call lamp unit 9 The lamp 12 is lit continuously.

[0052] ...If the pachinko game machine 1 that has been discontinued is a machine eligible for issuing open tickets, The termination data signal Sd including the machine number ΔN of the pachinko game machine 1 is transmitted to the central management controller. The computer 5 inputs the information to the ticket issuing machine 28, and the ticket issuing machine 28 receives the input data. The machine numbers included in the data signal Sd are sequentially stored. This allows ticketing The machine 28 is in a state where it can issue an open ticket with the above memory number printed and recorded. When an open ticket is issued from the ticket issuing machine 28, the ticket issuing machine 28 A ticketing data signal Se is output from the central control computer 5 and the monitoring device 29. given to.

[0053] ...The central control computer 5, which received the ticketing data signal Se, uses the signal Se to Emitted to the call lamp unit 9 corresponding to the included pachinko game machine 1 with machine number ΔN. It begins to output the ticket completed signal Sc, and upon receiving this, the call lamp unit 9 is deactivated. The display lamp 12 is switched to a blinking state. By flashing like this, the corresponding pachinko game An announcement is made to the effect that an open ticket for game machine 1 has been issued.

[0054] ...The monitoring device 29 that has received the ticket issuing data signal Se inputs the ticket issuing data signal Se (that is, the released ticket After the set time t1 (5 minutes) has elapsed, the central management computer 5 When the release data signal So is not output from the If the stopped state of Pachinko game machine 1 with the machine number ΔN is not released, The in-store broadcasting device 34 makes an announcement encouraging the use of the open ticket with the machine number ΔN recorded. Do it through. As a result, the pachinko game machine 1 is in a non-operating state (discontinued state). This will prevent situations in which things are left as they are.

[0055] ...Despite the above broadcast, the machine number ΔN that was the target of the broadcast The pachinko game machine is not released from the pachinko game machine for a specified grace period t2 (3 minutes). ) If the above continues, the monitoring device 29 sends a return command signal to the central control computer 5. The number Sf will be output. Then, on the central management computer 5, The stop data signal Sd including the machine number ΔN indicated by the return command signal Sf is re-issued. From this point on, the ticket issuing machine 28 receives the machine number ΔN. Printed and recorded open tickets can be switched to a state where they can be reissued.

[0056] ...The state where the stop indicator lamp 12 is blinking, that is, the corresponding pachinko game machine When the open ticket for 1 is issued, the finger provided on the call lamp unit 9 When the command switch 14 is turned on, the call lamp unit 9 is turned on. An open command signal Sk is output to the control computer 5. Then, centralized management In the computer 5, the pachinko game specified by the opening command signal Sk Initializes the calculation results of the income and expenditure data of the pachinko game machine 1, and and stops outputting the stop signal Sz to the corresponding call lamp unit 9. Furthermore, it outputs an open data signal So including the machine number ΔN of the pachinko game machine 1. and gives it to the monitoring device 29. As a result, the stopped state of the pachinko game machine 1 is resolved. At the same time, the discontinuation indicator lamp 12 is turned off, and at this time, the monitoring The above-mentioned notification operation by the visual device 29 is prohibited.

[0057] ...The opening command operation is performed through the keyboard 26 of the central control computer 5. Even when the pachinko game machine 1 is cancelled, the pachinko game machine 1 cancels the cancellation, and the cancellation display lamp 12 In this case, the Pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to turn off the light. If all open tickets have not been issued, enter the machine number ΔN of the pachinko game machine 1. The cancellation signal Si including the cancellation signal Si is output from the central control computer 5 to the ticket issuing machine 28. This prevents the ticket issuing machine 28 from issuing unnecessary open tickets. I'm going to growl.

[0058] As described above, according to this embodiment, when an open ticket is issued, printing is recorded on the open ticket. A machine is installed near the pachinko game machine 1 with the given machine number in one-to-one correspondence. The stopped display lamp 12 flashes, and an open ticket for the pachinko game machine 1 is released. A notice will be sent to the effect that the document has been issued. In this case, snap The co-hall employee indicates the machine number printed on the release ticket on the number plate 10. By matching the machine number of the pachinko game machine 1 that was The opening operation is to release the stopped state of the machine 1, but the above-mentioned Based on the blinking of the cancellation indicator lamp 12, the authenticity of the above-mentioned open ticket can be determined with a certain degree of reliability. It becomes possible to judge.

[0059] In addition, the discontinuation indicator lamp 12 is used to notify the issuing status of the open ticket as described above. Since the structure is configured to perform this notification, there is no need to install extra parts for the notification. Ru. Moreover, when performing the opening operation of the pachinko game machine 1 based on the opening ticket, is a command switch 1 provided in a call lamp unit 9 for a pachinko game machine 1. Just by operating 4, the pachinko game machine 1 will be released from the stopped state. Therefore, the cancellation operation can be simplified.

[0060] Moreover, according to the configuration of this embodiment, after the release ticket is once issued, the set time t1 (5 minutes), the pachinko game with the machine number ΔN recorded on the ticket When the stop state of machine 1 is not released, the monitoring device 29 detects the machine number Δ. An announcement is made through the in-store public address system 34 to encourage the use of the open ticket with N recorded on it. Since then, the pachinko game machine 1 has been left in a non-operating state (discontinued state) for a long time. This will prevent the situation from occurring. In this case, the An employee goes around the pachinko hall to find the pachinko game machine 1. Since there is no longer a need to do so, there is no risk of increasing the burden on the employee.

[0061] Furthermore, despite the above broadcast, the machine number targeted for the broadcast A predetermined grace period t2 is a period in which the pachinko game machine 1 of ΔN is not released from the stopped state. (3 minutes) or more, the ticket issuing machine 28 will release the machine with the machine number ΔN recorded above. Since the ticket is returned to a state where it can be reissued, pachinko game machine 1 will be out of operation from this point of view as well. This will prevent situations where the device is left in a state of motion for a long time.

[0062] In the above-mentioned embodiment, only the machine number of the pachinko game machine 1 is printed and recorded. The configuration is such that all tickets are issued, but the model or type of pachinko game machine 1 is not included together with the machine number. It is also possible to issue an open ticket that is printed and recorded. In addition, the above implementation In the example, the ticket issuing machine 28 that manually issues the open ticket is provided, but for example, Automatically issue open tickets to players who have lent pachinko balls that exceed the value It is also possible to provide a ticket issuing machine with the following configuration.

[0063]

[Effect of the idea]

As is clear from the above explanation, according to the invention according to claim 1, the stop shape When a pachinko game machine is released, record the machine number of the pachinko game machine in question. When using a released ticket, the authenticity of the released ticket is notified by the notification means. This has the practical effect of making it possible to make a simple determination based on the above.

[0064] Further, according to the invention described in claim 2, the above-mentioned notification means also serves as a termination indicating lamp. According to claim 3, the increase in the number of parts can be suppressed. According to the idea of , it will be possible to reduce the burden on pachinko hall employees.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing the electrical configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 2] Flowchart 1 for explaining the functions of the central management computer

[Figure 3] Flowchart 2 for explaining the functions of the central management computer

[Figure 4] Flowchart 3 for explaining the functions of the central management computer

[Figure 5] Flowchart 4 for explaining the functions of the central management computer

[Fig. 6] Flowchart for explaining the functions of the monitoring device

[Figure 7] Front view of main parts

[Figure 8] Functional block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the call lamp unit

[Fig. 9] Flowchart for explaining the functions of the call lamp unit

[Explanation of symbols]

In the drawing, 1 is a pachinko game machine, 5 is a central control computer (stop control means), 8 is a ball rental machine, 9 is a call lamp unit, 12 is a stop display lamp (notification means), 14 is a command switch, 28 indicates a ticket issuing machine (ticket issuing means), and 29 indicates a monitoring device.

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. Stop control means for switching the pachinko game machine to a stop state in which the game cannot be continued when the difference between out balls and safe balls in the pachinko game machine in operation reaches a stop setting value; a ticket issuing means capable of issuing an open ticket that records at least the machine number of the pachinko game machine that is in a stopped state, and a stand of the pachinko game machine that is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko game machine in one-to-one correspondence therewith. 1. A management device for a pachinko game machine, comprising: a notification means that is switched to an operating state when an open ticket with a recorded number has been issued. [Claim 2] The notification means is constituted by a stoppage indicator lamp that is lit continuously when the corresponding pachinko game machine enters a stoppage state, and is configured to perform a notification operation by blinking the lamp. A management device for a pachinko game machine according to claim 1. 3. A command switch is provided near the pachinko game machine, and the stop control means releases the stop state of the pachinko game machine corresponding to the command switch when the command switch is operated. A management device for a pachinko game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that it is configured as follows.