JPH057033B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a computer for comprehensive management that is remotely provided to a large number of pachinko machines installed in a pachinko game parlor to comprehensively manage the large number of pachinko machines;
Each pachinko machine is provided with an individual management controller that controls the gaming state of the pachinko machine that each person is in charge of. In addition to the various counting data created as management data, the computer for general management is designed to be able to obtain main gaming data as an indicator for game adjustment, and the main gaming data includes the occurrence of winning balls in the main conversion winning device. The present invention relates to a counting management device that creates an occurrence rate based on the occurrence rate based on winning balls as the winning rate in relation to gaming technology.

Traditionally, in pachinko parlors, the pachinko machines installed within the parlor are comprehensively managed,
Detection elements of individual pachinko machines, ball lending machines, etc. are connected to a comprehensive management computer (generally called a management computer) that controls them, and calculations and storage are performed based on detection signals transmitted from each pachinko machine, ball lending machine, etc. , aggregation, management, and control.

In addition, in recent years, the trend in games has been to favor games with large stakes and fast winning speeds, and large-scale accessories and large-scale games have become popular. As a result, pachinko machines that give out large amounts of profits at once are appearing one after another, and the profit and loss situation during pachinko machine play is becoming more volatile.

Furthermore, the gaming results of the large-scale accessories and large-sized games mentioned above have a large impact on the gaming conditions of each pachinko machine, and furthermore, they have a large impact on the operating income and loss of the pachinko game parlor as a whole. The unique gameplay conditions of large-scale accessories and large-scale games have become a big attraction, attracting many fans, so games that simply balance profits and losses have become popular. Not an adjustment,
While making the most of the individuality and appeal of large-scale accessories and large-scale games, if the games are not adjusted to balance profits and losses, the number of players will decline.

For this reason, it is necessary to accurately count and manage the game status in games, and make appropriate game adjustments to balance profits and losses while taking advantage of the individuality and charm of the game based on the accurately grasped vibrational game status. It won't happen.

However, with the various types of numerical data that have been created in the past, it is difficult to understand specific changes in gaming conditions, rather than only understanding aggregate profit and loss conditions. It is impossible to grasp the specific gaming situation of unique gaming conditions, and it is not sufficient as an index for accurately adjusting the game of a pachinko machine equipped with large accessories and large games.

The present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and includes remotely installing a comprehensive management computer for centrally controlling a large number of pachinko machines installed in a pachinko parlor. , control conditions for controlling the gaming state of the pachinko machine that each person is in charge of are set in advance, and an individual management controller that controls the gaming state of the pachinko machine that they are in charge of based on the set control conditions is installed for each pachinko machine. The individual management controller has at least a main conversion winning device installed in the game board of the pachinko machine in charge that can convert the winning ball into an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state for the player. According to
A main winning ball detection transmitter that transmits a detection output,
Each pachinko machine is connected to a display device that visually displays game information for the game that is visible to the player, receives the detection signal from the main winning ball detection transmitter, performs counting control, and The conversion winning device causes the display device to visibly display game information that changes based on the winning ball to the player, and converts the conversion state of the main conversion winning device based on the set control conditions. In addition to various counting data created as management data for each pachinko machine or for the pachinko game parlor as a whole, the computer for general management uses main data that is controlled by the individual management controller. Using the game information that changes based on the winning balls of the conversion winning device as data, we create main game data that can numerically grasp the gaming status in the main conversion winning device, and use it as an indicator for game adjustment in pachinko game parlors. so that you can get
The main game data includes the calculation of the number of winning balls from the winning balls in the main conversion winning device, and the generation state of the winning balls in the main conversion winning device as the rate of winning in relation to the gaming state. This method is characterized in that the incidence rate is created based on the sphere.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the amplification of a pachinko machine equipped with an individual management controller. Control conditions can be set, and control commands are issued based on the set control conditions, for example, a microcomputer can be used.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured such that when a game ball at a firing position is fired along a guide rail 3 by a firing lever 2, each game ball flows down a game section 4.

The game section 4 has an obstacle device 5 consisting of an obstacle nail or the like for changing the direction of a falling ball, and a plurality of winning devices 6, and has an out port 7 at the lower end. The game ball that entered the winning device 6 is led out to the back side of the game board, passes through the detection transmitter (first element) 8, and flows downward. The signal generated when the game ball passes the first element 8 is transmitted as a winning signal to the individual management controller 9 provided on the back of the pachinko machine.

When the winning signal is generated, the first element 8 activates the prize ball ejecting device 12 provided in the outlet gutter 11 extending from the prize ball tank 10 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and also operates the individual management controller 9 as a safe ball signal. When the prize ball discharging device 12 is activated, a certain number of prize balls pass through the detection transmitting device (second element) 13 and are discharged to the tray 14 on the surface of the pachinko machine.

A signal generated from the second element 13 when a prize ball passes is sent to the individual management controller 9 as a prize ball signal.

When the game ball does not enter any of the winning devices, it enters the outlet 7 at the lower end, is sent to the back of the game board, passes through the detection transmitter (third element) 15, and flows out downward. A signal generated when the out ball passes the third element 15 is transmitted to the individual management controller 9 as an out ball signal.

In addition to the above-mentioned signals, the individual management controller 9 sends, for example, a replenishment detection transmitter (fourth element) 18 to a branch gutter 17 that extends from the prize ball supply gutter 16 and supplies spare prize balls to the prize ball tank 10. , connected to a detection transmitting device (fifth element) 19 for detecting a shortage of spare prize balls in the prize ball tank 10 and receiving an input signal;
Furthermore, it is connected to a replenishment/discharge drive device 20 in the middle of the branch gutter 17 to transmit an output signal, and the replenishment/discharge drive device 20 delivers a certain number of reserve balls for prize balls to the prize ball tank 1.
Supply to 0.

Each of the above-mentioned elements 8, 13, 15, 18, 19, etc. is composed of, for example, a photoelectric mechanism using a phototransistor, a switch mechanism using a micro switch, or a magnetic mechanism that utilizes changes in magnetic flux. , generates an electrical signal when it runs out. These electrical signals are pulse signals suitable for input to the individual management controller 9.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the relationship between the individual management controller 9 provided for each pachinko machine and the comprehensive management computer 21 that comprehensively manages each individual management controller 9. The number of balls to be hit in advance, the prize ball tank 10 by the supply and discharge drive device 20
The number of supplies to the fifth element 19 is set.
When receiving a signal from the player, it issues an operation command to the replenishing and discharging drive device 20 to supply balls to the prize ball tank 10. In addition, the individual management controller 9 determines the number of balls that the pachinko game parlor will profit from (game balls or out balls, and the trigger lever 2
(detected by the number of operations or the number of game balls supplied or the third element 15) and the number of lost balls (safe balls, prize balls,
The first element 8, the second element 13, and the fourth element are supplied with a supply ball, etc.
(detected by element 18, etc.), and this calculated value becomes the number set as the stop number (e.g.
When the number reaches 2000 pieces, the supply command signal to the supply/discharge drive device 20 is stopped, the game is stopped, and the display device 22 provided on the surface of the pachinko machine is lit to indicate that the pachinko machine has stopped.

The number of balls to be stopped and the number of balls to be replenished to the prize ball tank 10 described above are set in advance as scheduled values in the individual management controller 9 of each pachinko machine, and the number of balls to be stopped and the number of balls to be replenished to the prize ball tank 10 described above are set in advance as a scheduled value in the individual management controller 9 of each pachinko machine, and the number of balls to be stopped is determined based on the set value, or Replenish the prize ball tank 10.

The general management computer 21 is an individual management controller 9
Since it is connected by a circuit, counting is managed by various data signals transmitted from the individual management controller 9, but the various counting data is based on each pachinko machine, which has been creating counts in the past. Profit and loss data, winning rate, operating rate, number of balls supplied, etc.
In addition, it is possible to calculate and create data necessary for managing the winning rate, profit rate, operating rate, etc. of the entire pachinko game parlor.Furthermore, it is possible to calculate and create data necessary for managing the winning rate, profit rate, operating rate, etc. of the entire pachinko game parlor. Main game data can be created using the game information in the winning device 6 as data, and an index for game adjustment can be obtained.

These data can be displayed as images on television or recorded in print as desired.

Further, the general management computer 21 exists for comprehensive control and management of each pachinko machine in a pachinko game parlor, and not only receives and processes data from the individual management controller 9, but also processes each individual pachinko machine. It also has the function of immediately detecting abnormal situations such as a command to change the control conditions of the management controller 9 or a prize ball being ejected even though the ball does not win, and detecting a malfunction of the pachinko machine or a fraudulent player.

As described above, the individual management controller 9 is provided for each pachinko machine, and is at least the main winning device among the plurality of winning devices 6 provided in the game board of the pachinko machine in charge of the game. A main winning ball detection transmitting device 23 provided for the main converting winning device 6 that transmits a detection output based on the winning ball of the main converting winning device 6 which can be converted into an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state for the main converting winning device 6 is connected. At the same time, a display device 24 for visually displaying information in a game, which is provided to make the command control output from the individual management controller 9 visible to the player, and the main conversion winning device 6
The conversion state of the converter is connected to a converter drive device (not shown) that performs a converter operation.

Further, the individual management controller 9 has control conditions set for controlling the gaming state of the pachinko machine in charge, and has a command control function to command and control the gaming state of the pachinko machine in charge based on the preset control conditions. , a counting judgment function that stores, calculates, and makes a judgment upon receiving the detection output from the main winning ball detection and transmitting device 23 that detects and sends a message based on winning balls in the main conversion winning device 6, and the display device 24. It has a display command function to visually display information in the game, and receives the detection output detected and transmitted by the winning ball of the main conversion winning device 6 mentioned above during the game, and performs counting control (memory, calculation, judgment, command). At the same time, game information that changes with the game, such as the counted value based on the entered prize balls and the above state, is visually displayed on the display device 24 provided for each pachinko machine by numerical values, lighting, etc., and the main conversion winning device The conversion state of No. 6 is controlled based on the control conditions set above.

In addition, the conditions for controlling the conversion of the main conversion winning device 6 can be set in various ways as control conditions. For example, when an out ball is counted and the counted value reaches a preset value, the corresponding By controlling the variable state of the main conversion winning device 6 so that it is in an advantageous state for the player, it is also possible to produce a game state that gives variation and surprise to the game.

Further, main winning ball information based on the winning balls of the main conversion winning device 6 is collected in the general management computer 21 as material for creating main game data to be described later.

In the present invention, the general management computer calculates various counts necessary for the management of each pachinko machine or the entire pachinko game parlor based on various game signals from the pachinko machines etc. used for games as management data. In addition to this various counting data, the game information in the main conversion prize winning device 6 whose counting is controlled by the individual management controller 9 is used as material to calculate the counted value based on the prize balls entered above and the prize winnings. Main game data that can numerically grasp the actual gaming situation in the main conversion winning device 6, such as the state of ball occurrence, is created as an indicator for game adjustment, and furthermore, the main game data includes the main conversion winning device 6. 6. In addition to calculating the number of winning balls, the generation state of winning balls in the main conversion winning device 6 is calculated as the winning rate in relation to the gaming state that changes as the game progresses. Calculate the incidence rate based on the calculation.

The rate of occurrence of winning balls in relation to this gaming state is that the occurrence state of winning balls in the main conversion winning device 6 in the game is as follows:
This is a calculation that calculates whether the state is in such a state of involvement, for example, based on the number of game balls detected and transmitted as the game progresses (detected by hit balls or out balls), or , the total number of winning balls generated in the game is calculated as the occurrence rate based on the winning balls in the main conversion winning device 6.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the general management computer 21 and the individual management controller 9 are connected through a line, and the conventional general management computer 21 takes charge of a part of the general management control. performs auxiliary control and sends a data signal to the general management computer 21, and the general management computer 21 receives the data signal and performs individual management control while performing comprehensive management control at the pachinko game parlor. Although the case where the gaming status of each pachinko machine is individually controlled by the device 9 has been described, the comprehensive management control, which is conventionally performed in pachinko game parlors, is performed by the comprehensive management computer 21. The individual management controller 9 can also be applied to the case where the individual management controller 9 individually controls the gaming state of each pachinko machine in charge of the system by collecting game signals and directly controlling the game signals.

Note that the creation, display, and printing of the main game data is not limited to being performed entirely by the general management computer 21 itself, but may also be performed using a substitute device that can create, display, and print. .

As described above, according to the present invention, a comprehensive management computer that performs comprehensive management control in a pachinko game parlor is remotely provided to a pachinko machine, and control conditions are set in advance. Each pachinko machine is provided with an individual management controller that controls the gaming state of the pachinko machine it is in charge of, based on the In the pachinko machine, the main conversion winning device installed in the game board performs counting control based on the detection signal detected based on the winning balls, and the main conversion winning device also transmits game information that changes based on the winning balls. Since the display is displayed visually on the display device installed for each machine, if these are performed by a comprehensive management computer installed remotely for each pachinko machine, information collection and control at each pachinko machine can be performed. It is necessary to add a large number of transmission lines for commands in addition to the conventional one, and to equip a wide range of control functions for counting control.Moreover, with the diversification of games in recent years, pachinko machines The game content is changing rapidly, and the pachinko machines installed in pachinko parlors are becoming more and more diverse. Therefore, equipping a comprehensive management computer with all the control functions that can handle these types of machines is a technological challenge. It is difficult both physically and economically.

According to the present invention, this problem can be solved by providing each pachinko machine with an individual management controller in which necessary control conditions are set for each machine.

In addition, the winning state of the main converting winning device changes greatly depending on the converting state of the main converting winning device that is installed in the game board and can convert between an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state for the player. However, the main conversion winning device collects and counts the detection signals based on the winning balls, and also visually displays changing game information based on the winning balls of the main conversion winning device, so the game board Compared to collecting game information from all the winning devices in the game board and controlling the winning status on the entire game board, counting control is more efficient, and it is simple and easy for players to focus on, and the game control function can be greatly simplified.

In addition, it is the most attractive game for players, and the state of change in the game of a large accessory (the main conversion winning device in the present invention), which is of high interest in the progress of the game, can be monitored in the progress of the game. You can play the game while checking the game information displayed along with it, and it is also possible to predict changes in the state of the main conversion prize winning devices whose counting is controlled based on the control conditions set for each, making the game even more interesting. It can be uplifting.

Furthermore, in addition to various counting data, the general management electronic computer uses main gaming data that can numerically grasp the counting value and winning state of winning balls in the main conversion winning device as an indicator for game adjustment. Since we have created this system, it is now possible to understand the gaming status of the main conversion winning device as concrete numerical values, such as the number of winning balls and the winning state of the main conversion winning device, which cannot be grasped from various counting data alone. . In addition, the main game data can be created as the rate of winning balls in relation to the gaming state, so the main conversion that cannot be grasped only from the counted number of winning balls. Since it is possible to grasp the occurrence rate of winning balls based on winning balls as a concrete numerical value as the winning rate of winning balls in relation to the gaming state, it is possible to easily understand the state of involvement of the main conversion winning device in the gaming state. By adding this to the index, it is possible to make adjustments not only to balance the profit and loss situation, but also to make judgments regarding the related status of large accessories (the main conversion winning device in the present invention) for the game as a whole. After understanding this, it is possible to make appropriate game adjustments to balance profit and loss while making the most of the individuality and charm of large-scale characters.

In this way, the playing conditions of the main converting winning devices have a great influence on the games, and also affect the operating profit and loss of pachinko game parlors. It can greatly contribute to sound management and has high practical value.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory diagram of a pachinko machine, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an individual management controller and a general management computer, and an arrangement of an individual management controller and each detection and transmission device. Schematic diagram showing the relationship. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the individual management controller and the detection transmitter. 1 is a pachinko machine, 8, 13, 15, 18, 19
9 is an individual management controller, 21 is a comprehensive management computer, and 22 is a display device.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A general management computer that centrally and comprehensively manages and controls a large number of pachinko machines installed in a pachinko game parlor is installed remotely for the pachinko machines, and each pachinko machine is in charge of a computer. Control conditions for controlling the gaming state of the machine are set in advance, and an individual management controller is provided for each pachinko machine to control the gaming state of the pachinko machine in charge based on the set control conditions. The management controller includes, at least, a main conversion winning device installed in the game board of the pachinko machine in charge of the game, which can convert the state into an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state for the player. A main winning ball detection transmitting device that transmits the main winning ball detection transmitting device is connected to a display device that visually displays game information in the game that is provided for each pachinko machine so that it can be seen by the player, and the detection from the main winning ball detecting transmitting device is connected. Receiving the signal, performing counting control, and causing the display device to visibly display game information that changes based on the winning ball on the main conversion winning device to the player, and controlling the conversion state of the main conversion winning device. is converted and controlled based on the control conditions set above. Main game data that allows the gaming state of the main conversion winning device to be numerically grasped using the game information that changes based on the winning balls of the main conversion winning device that is numerically controlled by an individual management controller. The main game data includes the calculation of the number of winning balls from the winning balls in the main conversion winning device, and the calculation of the number of winning balls in the main conversion winning device. A gaming state counting management device in a pachinko game parlor, characterized in that the occurrence state of winning balls is used as the winning rate in relation to the gaming state to create an occurrence rate based on winning balls.