JPH057036B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides an individual management controller that separately controls the gaming status of each pachinko machine installed in a game parlor, and at least controls the gaming status of the pachinko machine in charge. For pachinko machines that count and control the gaming status of the main prize-winning device installed inside the board based on preset control conditions, a comprehensive management computer installed remotely can be used to This invention relates to a management device that centrally and comprehensively manages a large number of pachinko machines used for games.

Traditionally, in pachinko parlors, detection elements for individual pachinko machines, ball rental machines, etc. are connected, and calculations, storage, aggregation, management, and control are performed using detection signals transmitted from each pachinko machine, ball rental machine, etc.

In addition, in recent years, the trend in pachinko games is to prefer games with large wins and fast winning speeds, and large-scale accessories and large-scale games have become popular, so once a large game occurs, winning balls are short-lived. Pachinko machines that emit a large number of prize balls at once are appearing one after another, and the fluctuations in profit and loss during pachinko machine games are also becoming more severe.

In addition, the unique gaming conditions of the large-scale accessories and large-scale games mentioned above have become a big attraction, attracting many fans, so pachinko machines equipped with large-scale accessories and large-scale games have become popular. It is necessary to accurately detect and understand the winning mode and winning status in games, and make game adjustments to balance profits and losses while making the most of the individuality and charm of large-scale accessories and large-scale games.

Furthermore, as large-scale accessories and large-scale games fluctuate rapidly during play, and have a large impact on operating profit and loss, appropriate management and control are carried out in accordance with the playing status of each pachinko machine during play, as well as accounting management. Without this, it is becoming difficult to run a healthy amusement arcade.

The present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and includes an individual management controller provided for each pachinko machine installed in a game parlor, and each individual management controller has a function for controlling the gaming status of the pachinko machine that each pachinko machine is in charge of. control conditions are set in advance, and a command control function that separately controls the gaming state of the Pachinko machine in charge based on the set control conditions, and a storage, calculation, It has a counting judgment function for making judgments, and a display command function for visually displaying information in the game on a display device that is installed so that it can be seen by the player for each pachinko machine, and at least for the pachinko machine in charge, A main winning ball detection transmitting device provided for the main winning device that transmits a detection output based on the winning balls of the main winning device, which can convert between an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state for the player; The display device that visibly displays game information that changes based on winning balls to the main winning device to the player and the conversion drive device that converts the conversion state of the main winning device are connected, and the game A game in which counting is controlled in response to a detection signal from the main winning ball detection and transmitting device that is detected and transmitted by the winning ball from the main winning device, and changes based on the winning ball from the main winning device. The information is visibly displayed on the display device, and the conversion state of the main prize winning device is controlled based on the set control conditions, and is installed remotely for a group of pachinko machines and installed in a game parlor. A comprehensive management computer that centrally and comprehensively manages a large number of pachinko machines, etc., performs various functions necessary for the management of each pachinko machine or the entire game parlor based on various game signals from the pachinko machines, etc. being played. It has a counting management function that creates counting data and displays it on a display device or records it in print as desired, and at least controls the number of balls to be supplied or the number of balls to be stopped corresponding to the gaming status of each pachinko machine during gaming. The number of settings can be changed as desired, and the control can issue a stoppage release command to a desired pachinko machine to release the stoppage of a desired pachinko machine and make it available for play again. It is possible to command data clearing as desired for processing functions, individual data for each pachinko machine, and general data for the entire game parlor, and provides comprehensive clearing commands for set control conditions and stored data. This machine is equipped with a clear command function that allows the user to perform a clear command function, and an abnormal situation detection function that can detect abnormal conditions in the pachinko machines used for gaming, and detect malfunctions and fraudulent games. This system is characterized by centrally and comprehensively managing a large number of pachinko machines.

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

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a pachinko machine equipped with an individual management controller.The individual management controller receives a detection signal generated during the game of the pachinko machine it is in charge of, stores and calculates it, and controls it in advance. Control conditions can be set for the control, 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, the 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. A signal generated when the game ball passes the first element 8 is transmitted as a winning signal to an 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 into 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 transfers a certain number of spare balls for prize balls to the prize ball tank 10.
supply to.

The above-mentioned elements 8, 13, 15, 18, 19, etc. are, for example, a photoelectric mechanism using a phototransistor, a switch mechanism using a micro switch, etc.
Alternatively, it is composed of a magnetic mechanism that utilizes changes in magnetic flux, and generates an electric signal when a pachinko ball passes or disappears. 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 game parlor makes a profit (game balls or out balls, detected by the number of operations of the trigger lever 2, the number of supplied game balls, or the third element 15) and the loss. Number of pitches (safe pitches, prize balls, supply numbers, etc., 1st element 8, 2nd element 13, 4th element 1)
8, etc.), and this calculated value is the number set as the number of stops (for example, 2000).
When this point is reached, the transmission of the replenishment command signal to the replenishment/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 above-mentioned number of stops is generally calculated by comparing the difference between the number of balls that would be a profit and the number of balls that would be a loss for the game parlor, and if this difference exceeds the number of balls that would be a loss, If the difference number is less than the stopping number, the supply is stopped and the game continues.

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 in the individual management controller 9 of each pachinko machine as scheduled values, and based on the set values, the number of balls to be stopped and the number of balls to be replenished to the prize ball tank 10 can be changed. Rui supplies the prize ball tank 10.

In this way, the individual management controller 9 has a command control function that separately controls the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 in charge based on preset control conditions, and a command control function that controls the game state of each pachinko machine 1 based on preset control conditions, and the detection from the above-mentioned main winning ball detection and transmission device 23. A counting judgment function that stores, calculates, and makes judgments based on the output,
It has a display command function that causes the display device 24 to visually display information in the game, and in the present invention, the individual management controller 9 is provided with at least the game board of the Pachinko machine 1 in charge so that the player can see the information. A main winning ball detecting and transmitting device 23 installed in the main winning device 6 which transmits a detection output by the winning ball in the main winning device 6 which can be converted into an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state by A display device 24 that visually displays information in a game, which is provided so as to be visible, and a conversion drive device that converts the conversion state of the main winning device 6 are connected, and balls that have won a prize in the main winning device 6 in the game are connected. The main winning ball detection and transmission device 2 detects and transmits the information by
In addition to performing counting control (memory, calculation, judgment, command) in response to the detection output of 3, the game information that changes based on the entered prize is visually displayed on the display device 24, and the conversion state of the main prize winning device 6 is displayed as described above. Conversion control is performed based on the set setting conditions.

Since the general management computer 21 described above is connected to the individual management controller 9 through a circuit, it counts and creates various counting data as management data based on various game signals transmitted from the individual management controller 9. However, various counting data is necessary for managing the profit and loss data, winning rate, operating rate, number of balls supplied, etc. for each pachinko machine, which has been created in the past, as well as the winning rate and operating rate of the entire game parlor. It is possible to create various types of counting data,
Furthermore, multiple days' worth of edited data can be created based on various counting data.

Further, each of these data can be displayed as an image on a display device such as a television, or printed as recorded data, as desired.

Further, the general management computer 21 exists for comprehensive control and management of each pachinko machine in the game parlor, and not only receives data from the individual management controller 9 and performs counting management, but also controls the settings. It is possible to issue a command to change the number of supplied balls or the number of stopped balls individually or simultaneously, and also to issue a release command to the stopped pachinko machine to release the stopping of a desired pachinko machine and make it available for play again. It can affect the slump state during gaming,
In addition, the number of prize balls won by the player is changed to adjust the playing state of the pachinko machine.Also, the game state of the pachinko machine is adjusted by changing the number of prize balls won by the player.Also, the cancellation of the pachinko machine, which causes the pachinko machine that has been stopped to play again, increases the winning rate of the pachinko machine that has been stopped. Since this is a pachinko machine with extremely high performance, by issuing an appropriate release command, the winning rate, profit rate, and operation rate desired by the game parlor can be adjusted and controlled.

In addition, by instructing data clearing or general clearing for each pachinko machine or for the entire game parlor as desired, it is possible to clear data that is unnecessary as management data such as test games, malfunctions, fraudulent games, etc. Clear the data for each pachinko machine or for the entire game parlor, and also clear unnecessary settings and memory for set control conditions and stored data.
By clearing the data as desired,
The storage control function can be used efficiently, the storage control function can be simplified, and the operability can be simplified and improved.

In addition, the system has an abnormal situation detection function that detects abnormal conditions in the pachinko machines used for games (for example, prize balls are ejected even though no balls hit the prizes), and detects pachinko machine malfunctions and fraudulent games. Therefore, it is possible to constantly monitor a large number of pachinko machines installed in a game parlor in a centralized manner and immediately detect and discover abnormal conditions such as fraudulent games, thereby making it possible to ensure normal business conditions. Accurate gaming data is collected based on normal gaming conditions, making it possible to accurately grasp the actual gaming situation.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the general management computer 21 and the individual management controller 9 are connected via a line, and the general management computer 21 is responsible for a part of the general management control performed by the conventional general management computer 21. 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 comprehensive management control at the gaming parlor. Although the case where the gaming status of each pachinko machine is individually controlled has been explained, regarding the comprehensive management control as conventionally performed in game parlors, the game signal is controlled by the comprehensive management computer 21. The individual management controller 9 collects and directly performs the following:
It can also be applied to the case where the game state of each pachinko machine in charge is individually controlled.

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

As described above, according to the present invention, an individual management controller is provided for each pachinko machine installed in a game parlor,
Control conditions for controlling the gaming state of the pachinko machines that each person is in charge of are set in advance in the individual management controller, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine that each person is in charge of is individually controlled based on the set control conditions. At least, at the pachinko machine in charge,
The main winning device installed in the game board receives a detection signal that is detected and transmitted based on the winning ball and performs counting control, and the main winning device also transmits game information that changes based on the winning ball to each pachinko machine. Since it is displayed visually on the display device provided,
If these tasks were to be carried out using a comprehensive management computer installed remotely for each pachinko machine, it would be necessary to install many additional transmission lines in addition to the conventional one to collect information and issue control commands to each pachinko machine. However, with the diversification of games in recent years, the game contents of pachinko machines are changing rapidly, and it is difficult to install pachinko machines in game parlors. Since there are a wide variety of gaming machines, it is technically and economically difficult to equip a comprehensive management computer with all the control functions that are compatible with these types of gaming machines. 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.

Also, depending on the conversion state of the main winning device that is installed in the game board and can be converted into an advantageous state or a disadvantageous state for the player, the winning state of the main winning device changes greatly. Detection signals based on winning balls are collected and counted by the main winning device, and game information that changes based on the winning balls is visually displayed on the main winning device, so that everything on the game board Compared to collecting gaming information from winning machines and controlling the winning status on the entire game board, counting control is more efficient, it is simpler and easier for players to focus on, and the gaming control function can be greatly expanded. It can be simplified.

In addition, it is the most attractive game for players, and the state of change in the game of the large accessory (the main winning device in the present invention), which is the most interesting game for players, and the progress of the game, is monitored as the game progresses. In addition to being able to play while checking the game information displayed on the screen, it is also possible to predict changes in the status of the main winning devices whose counting is controlled based on the control conditions set for each, further increasing the interest in the game. be able to.

In recent years, pachinko machines equipped with large-scale accessories and large-scale games (pachinko machines equipped with the main winning device according to the present invention) have become increasingly popular, and the game conditions have become increasingly volatile, so it is difficult to accurately play the game. The importance of adjustment is increasing, and for this purpose it is necessary to create accurate gaming data that can accurately grasp the actual state of each game. Control has also become important for the sound management of a game parlor.

Therefore, in the present invention, it is possible to issue a setting command to change the set number of balls to be supplied or the number of stopped shots individually or simultaneously, and also to issue a cancellation command to a pachinko machine that has stopped playing to cancel the stopping of a desired pachinko machine. In addition to making it possible to adjust the gaming status of each pachinko machine during play and control the adjustment of the entire gaming parlor, it also constantly monitors abnormal conditions and immediately detects malfunctions and fraudulent gaming. By discovering these, it is possible to ensure normal operating conditions at all times, ensure normal gaming conditions for each pachinko machine, and collect accurate gaming data.

Furthermore, it has been made possible to clear unnecessary data as management data, and also to clear unnecessary memory such as data and settings in general, making it possible to greatly simplify control functions and operation. In addition to improving performance, efficient counting management control can be performed.

In this way, once a pachinko machine equipped with large accessories and large games is in the occurrence state, a large amount of prize balls are ejected at once, so the game state fluctuates rapidly, greatly affecting the business state. Moreover, since it attracts a large number of fans, it is necessary to make appropriate game adjustments to balance profit and loss while making the most of the individuality and appeal of large-scale games. Accurate gaming data is required to understand the actual gaming situation, and to do so, normal business conditions must be maintained at all times.

Furthermore, by performing appropriate adjustment management control during the game in accordance with the game state, the above effects can be made more reliable.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

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 a detection transmitter, 9 is an individual management controller, and 21 is a comprehensive management computer.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. An individual management controller is provided for each pachinko machine installed in a gaming parlor, and each individual management controller is preset with control conditions for controlling the gaming state of the pachinko machine that each pachinko machine is in charge of. A command control function that separately controls the gaming state of the pachinko machine in charge based on the set control conditions, and a counting judgment function that stores, calculates, and makes judgments based on detection signals from a predetermined detection and transmission device. Each pachinko machine has a display command function that allows players to see information about the game on a display device that is visible to the player, and at least the pachinko machine in charge has a display command function that allows the player to see A main winning ball detection transmitting device provided for the main winning device that transmits a detection output by the winning ball of the main winning device that can be converted into an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state for the main winning device, and a winning ball winning device of the main winning device. The above-mentioned display device that visibly displays game information that changes based on the ball won by the player is connected to a conversion drive device that converts and operates the conversion state of the main winning device, and the above-mentioned main winnings are achieved by playing the game. The display device performs counting control in response to a detection signal from the main winning ball detection and transmitting device that is detected and transmitted by a winning ball from the device, and displays game information that changes based on the winning ball from the main winning device. The system is installed remotely for a group of pachinko machines that is configured to visually display the conversion status of the main winning device and to control the conversion status of the main winning device based on the control conditions set above, and is installed in a large number of pachinko machines installed in a game parlor. The comprehensive management computer creates various counting data necessary for the management of each pachinko machine or the entire gaming parlor based on various gaming signals from the pachinko machines being played. , has a count management function to display on a display device or print and record as desired, and at least correspond to the gaming status of each pachinko machine during the game, for the number of balls to be supplied or the number of stops, A control processing function that allows the number of settings to be changed as desired, and a control processing function that can issue a stoppage release command to a desired pachinko machine to release the stoppage of a desired pachinko machine and use it again for playing, and a pachinko machine. It is possible to command data clearing as desired for individual data for each machine and general data for the entire game parlor, and it is also possible to issue a comprehensive clearing command for set control conditions and stored data. Equipped with a clear command function and an abnormal situation detection function that can detect abnormal conditions in pachinko machines used for games and discover malfunctions and fraudulent games, the system can control the large number of pachinko machines installed in the game parlor. A game status management device for a pachinko game parlor, characterized by centralized and comprehensive management.