JPH08206343A - Display device for pachinko hall - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To concurrently exhibit the data allowing multiple game players to accurately judge the conditions of individual game machines. CONSTITUTION: A hall management computer 1 stores the operating information indicating the operating states of individual game machines. A display terminal 4 displays the operating information of the selected game machine within the operating information stored in the hall management computer 1 in response to the external action by a game player. The display terminal 4 is provided with the first monitor 6 and the second monitor 7, and it updates and displays the operating information in sequence on the first monitor 6 in response to the game machine. The display terminal 4 also displays the operating information of a specified game machine within the operation information on the second monitor 7 in response to the external action of the game player.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko hall display device for displaying operating information indicating the operating status of a game machine to a player.

[0002]

Conventionally, for example, a player who is going to play a pachinko game machine is likely to have a high payout rate by confirming the nail condition of the pachinko game machine when playing the game. I choose a pachinko game machine to play.

By the way, in recent years, with the expansion of the customer base, elderly people or female customers have come to play games. Since these players do not have a technique for judging the nail condition of the pachinko game machine, they actually try to judge the condition of the pachinko game machine by actually playing the game.

However, since the condition of the pachinko game machine cannot be judged to have not been played for a relatively long time, there is a possibility that the condition of the pachinko game machine cannot be accurately judged only by playing the game for a short time.

In this case, it is considered that the game information indicating the condition of the pachinko game machine is disclosed to the player, but since the game information that can be displayed on the monitor at a time is limited, the game requested by the particular player is limited. Although it is possible to provide information, it is difficult to provide game information to a plurality of players at the same time.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that can simultaneously release data that allows a plurality of players to accurately determine the condition of each game machine. It is to provide a display device for a hall.

[0007]

A pachinko hall display device according to the present invention comprises a first monitor and a second monitor.
The operating information indicating the operating status of each game machine is displayed in different display states on the first and second monitors (claim 1).

With such a configuration, the operating information indicating the operating status of each game machine is displayed in different display states on the first monitor and the second monitor, so that the player can display the desired display state. The operating information of the game console can be confirmed on the monitor. Therefore, it becomes possible for a plurality of players to confirm the operation information of the game machine at the same time.

In the above structure, the operation information is sequentially updated and displayed on the first monitor, and the operation information of the game machine selected from the operation information according to the external operation by the player is displayed on the second monitor. You may make it (Claim 2).

According to such a configuration, the operating information is sequentially updated and displayed on the first monitor, and the operating information of the game machine desired by the player is displayed on the second monitor. It is possible to simultaneously provide operation information to the above-mentioned game players and to provide operation information about the game machine desired by a particular game player.

Further, the first monitor may be arranged at a position where an unspecified number of players can easily see it, and the second monitor may be arranged at a position where a player who has been operated externally can easily see it (claim 3).

Further, the first monitor and the second monitor may be integrally provided in the same housing (claim 4).

Further, the game machine to be displayed may be selected in any form of a game machine group continuously installed, each model, and each type (claim 5). According to such a configuration, it is convenient for the player to compare the operation information of the game machines.

Further, the display of the predetermined operation information may be prohibited (claim 6). With such a configuration, it is possible to prohibit the provision of game information that the player wants to keep secret.

The operation information to be displayed may be selected according to the model of the game machine (claim 7).
With such a configuration, it is possible to display operation information that is effective for the player for each game machine.

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A first embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIG.
It will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 1 schematically showing the overall configuration, a hall management computer 1 is installed in a pachinko hall. The hole management computer 1 stores operation information indicating the operation status of various game machines such as the pachinko game machine 2 and the throttle machine 3 provided in the pachinko hall as needed. Further, when the hall management computer 1 detects that a special prize has occurred in the pachinko game machine 2 based on the operation information, and determines that a predetermined pachinko game machine 2 has been stopped based on the operation information. Outputs a stop signal to switch the pachinko game machine 2 to a stop state in which it cannot play.

Then, the hall management computer 1 outputs the operation information for each game machine stored, for example, every 3 minutes to the display terminal 4 as a display device installed in the pachinko hall. ing. Here, as the content of the operation information output from the hall management computer 1, as shown in FIG. 4, the game machine number (ZZZ
, Type of game machine (indicated by ZZZ), model of game machine (indicated by ZZ), number of hits (indicated by ZZZ),
It is composed of the number of special prizes (indicated by ZZZ).

The display terminal 4 is installed at a position where a player can operate it, and is provided with a control device 5, a first monitor 6 and a second monitor 7. The control device 5 inputs operation information from the hall management computer 1 and stores the operation information for a predetermined three days. The operation information stored in the control device 5 is displayed on the first monitor 6 and the second monitor 7.

In this case, the display content of the first monitor 6 is automatically changed by the control device 5, and the display content of the second monitor 7 is changed according to the key operation of the operation unit 8 (see FIG. 3). It is adapted to be selectively displayed by the control device 5. That is, in FIG. 2 showing the display terminal 4, the first terminal
The monitor 6 is provided above so that a large number of players can check the operating status of the game machine, and the second monitor 7 is provided below so that a specific player can check the operating status of the desired game machine. Has been.

The display contents of the first and second monitors 6 and 7 will be described below. [1] First monitor 6 ... The monitor 6 can be selected from a scroll display format and a batch display format, and any display format can be selected by operating a changeover switch (not shown). The contents displayed on the monitor 6 are, as shown in FIG. 5, the model name and items of the game machine and the number of hits for a predetermined three days (depending on the model, the number of fever (special prize as shown in FIG. 6). The number of times)) is displayed for each unit number.

In this case, FIGS. 5 and 6 show the case of the scroll type, in which predetermined model names, items and respective data are sequentially scrolled from the bottom to the top, and the model names and items are displayed at the positions shown in FIG. After reaching, the display is fixed and only each data is scrolled. Then, when the display of the currently displayed data is completed, the display of the next model is executed in the same manner as described above.

FIG. 7 shows a batch switching display.
After displaying the model name, item name, and data all at once, only the data is sequentially changed and displayed.
In both the scroll format and the batch display format, the number of hits or the number of special prizes for today is changed according to the output from the hole management computer 1.

Further, the monitor 6 is provided with a message column, and any one of five kinds of preset messages of up to 45 characters (for example, a female-only corner, holiday guidance, etc.) can be displayed according to the passage of time. Blinking. In this case, up to two types of messages can be displayed, and when two types of messages are set, those messages are displayed alternately according to blinking.

[2] Second monitor 7 ... The monitor 7 is adapted to display operation information of a predetermined game machine in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 8. "Menu selection", "Type selection menu", "Unit number designation", "Model selection menu 1", "Model selection menu 2", "Data display" are set as the display contents. To do.

(1) "Menu processing" ... This is executed when the power is turned on or when the title key 9 of the operation unit 8 is pressed while another screen is displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, “Please select a menu” is displayed blinking on the screen, and the type key 10, model key 11 and stand key 12 (see FIG. 3) of the operation unit 8 are blinking. The title column displays, for example, the text "your information source captain terminal device" to encourage the use of the player.

(2) "Type selection menu" ... This is executed when the type key 10 of the operation unit 8 is pressed in the "menu processing". That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the "* type selection menu *" is displayed on the screen. Further, “Please select the type” is displayed blinking and the ten key 13 (see FIG. 3) of the operation unit 8 is blinking.

When there is a key input, it is judged whether or not the selection key is correct, and when it is correct, the numerical value is replaced by "Z" and displayed, and when the selection key is incorrect, the figure is shown. No Drive the buzzer to return to the standby state. Then, “Please press the select key” is blinked and the select key 14 and the cancel key 15 (see FIG. 3) are blinked.

(3) "Designation of platform number" ... This is executed when the platform key 12 of the operation unit 8 is pressed in the "menu selection". That is, as shown in FIG. 10, "* number designation *" is displayed on the screen. In addition, “Enter the machine number” is displayed blinking, and the ten key 13 is blinking.

When there is a numeric keypad input, it is judged whether or not the selection key is correct, and when it is correct, the numerical value is replaced by "ZZZ" and displayed, and if the selection key is incorrect, the buzzer is displayed. To return to the standby state. Then, “Please press the select key” is blinked and the select key 14 and the cancel key 15 are blinked.

(4) "Model selection menu 1" ... This is executed when the model key 11 of the operation unit 8 is pressed in the above "menu selection". That is, as shown in FIG. 11, "* model selection menu 1 *" is displayed on the screen. In addition to displaying the type name such as "Digi Pachi" and "Honeymono", the model number and the model name are also displayed. in this case,
The identifier located in front of each type name is displayed in a different color, and the model number is displayed in the color of the identifier corresponding to the type name corresponding to the model. Therefore, by checking the color of the model number displayed on the screen, the type of the model can be confirmed at a glance. Also, "Enter the model number" is displayed blinking, and the ten key 13 is blinking.

When there is a numeric keypad input, it is judged whether the selection key is correct or not. When it is correct, the numerical value is replaced by "ZZ" and displayed, and if the selection key is incorrect, the buzzer sounds. To return to the standby state.
Then, “Please press the select key” is blinked and the select key 14 and the cancel key 15 are blinked.

(5) "Model selection menu 2" ... Executed when the "1" to "6" key operations are performed in the "Type selection menu". That is, FIG.
"* Model selection menu 2 *" is displayed on the screen as shown in. Also, the selected type name is highlighted and the model number and model name are displayed. Further, "Enter the model number" is displayed blinking, and the ten key 13 is blinking.

When there is a numeric keypad input, it is judged whether the selection key is correct or not, and when it is correct, the numerical value is replaced with "ZZ" and displayed, and if the selection key is incorrect, the buzzer sounds. To return to the standby state.
Then, “Please press the select key” is blinked and the select key 14 and the cancel key 15 are blinked.

(6) "Data display" ... "Menu selection", "Unit number designation", "Model selection menu 1",
It is executed when a correct key operation is performed in the "model selection menu 2". That is, as shown in FIG. 13, the type name of the selected game machine is displayed on the screen and the model name is highlighted. Further, the number of times of stopping or the number of special prizes for a predetermined three days is displayed for each unit number. Further, “Enter the machine number” is displayed blinking, and the ten key 13 is blinking.

When there is a ten-key input, it is judged whether or not the selection key is correct, and when it is correct, the numerical value is replaced with "ZZZ" and displayed, and if the selection key is incorrect, the buzzer is displayed. To return to the standby state. In this case, the unit numbers are sequentially switched and displayed until a key is input. Then, “Please press the select key” is blinked and the select key 14 and the cancel key 15 are blinked. When the key operation is correctly performed, the table number and the number of hits or the number of special prizes corresponding thereto are displayed.

When the title key 9 is pressed in the "type selection menu", "designation of machine number", "model selection menu 1", "model selection menu 2" and "data display", "menu" is displayed. You can return to "Process". In addition, when the menu key 16 (see FIG. 3) of the operation unit 8 is pressed in the “data display”, the original display screen can be returned.

On the other hand, the following display functions are added to the first and second monitors 6 and 7. [1] Instead of displaying the number of hits or special prizes of the day before yesterday, yesterday, or today, the operation information of the day before yesterday, the day before yesterday, or yesterday is displayed from the start of the pachinko hall business until a preset time. It is like this. In other words, at the beginning of business, the operating information for today is not reliable as reference data for games, so for example, one hour before the business starts, the operating information of the day before yesterday, the day before yesterday, and yesterday are monitored by each monitor. By displaying in 6 and 7, it is intended for the convenience of the player.

[2] For example, when the operation information is input only for two days, the number of times of stoppage for today is displayed left justified as shown in FIG. Further, the contents displayed on the monitors 6 and 7 are provided so that they can be masked (not displayed) by a predetermined operation. For example, when the yesterday's data is set as a mask, as shown in FIG. Blank. Further, for example, when the 125-series is set as a mask, the 124-series and the 126-series are displayed together as shown in FIG. Then, when specific data is masked, the data is blanked as shown in FIG. In this case, the mask can be set for each model.

[3] When the number of times the game machine is stopped or the number of special prizes from the start of business exceeds a changeable set value, the machine number and the data are distinguished as an excellent machine (or reversed). indicate. In this case, the day before yesterday,
When the operation information of yesterday or yesterday is displayed, the corresponding machine number and the data of the game machine for which the number of hits or the number of special prizes exceeded the set value yesterday are displayed in different colors (or in reverse). It should be noted that similar processing may be executed for the data of the day before yesterday and the data of the day before yesterday.

According to the above configuration, the first monitor 6
Since the operating status of each game machine is automatically changed and displayed on the screen, the operating status of the game machine can be simultaneously provided to a large number of players.

On the screen of the second monitor 7, the operating status of the desired game machine is displayed by key operation.
The operating status of a specific game machine can be provided only to a specific player. In this case, since the operating status for each model of the game machine is displayed on the screen of the second monitor 7, the operating status according to the type of the game machine can be provided to the player. Moreover, since the operation procedure of the key operation is sequentially displayed on the second monitor 7, the player is not frustrated with the key operation.

Further, the number of hits or the number of special prizes is displayed on each of the monitors 6 and 7 in accordance with the model of the game machine, and the excellent stand whose number reaches the set value is displayed in different colors. The player can confirm the excellent base for each model at a glance on the monitor. In this case, the number of hits or the number of special prizes is displayed according to the model. Therefore, for example, it is set to display the number of special prizes for a model that does not execute the stop, and the stop is executed by only one special prize. By setting so that the number of times of stopping is displayed for a model that does not, it is possible to accurately provide the player with information matching the characteristics of the model.

A second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, and hereinafter, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and only different parts will be described. .
As in the first embodiment, the control device 5 of the display terminal device 4 is adapted to perform a predetermined display on the first and second monitors 6 and 7 in response to a key operation of the operation unit 8.

On the other hand, a monitoring device is provided in the pachinko hall. That is, in the pachinko hall, a CCD camera 1 as a plurality of monitoring cameras for monitoring the periphery of the game machine.
7 is provided, and the video signal from the CCD camera 17 is output to the monitor management device 19 via the relay device 18. The monitor management device 19 outputs the video signal from the CCD camera 17 to the monitor 21 and the recording device 22 according to the operation of the operation unit 20. Therefore, by visually observing the monitor 21, the periphery of the game machine can be monitored, and by playing back the image stored in the recording device 22, it is possible to confirm the illegality by the player or the employee in charge.

As shown in FIG. 19, a video key 23 is additionally provided on the operation unit 8 of the display terminal 4, in addition to the type key 10, model key 11 and stand key 12. In addition, the control device 5 of the display terminal 8 is configured to additionally display "in the data display", "the game machine can be displayed in" video "" as shown in FIG. Then, when the video key 23 is pressed, a unit number signal indicating the unit number selected only during the operation period is output to the monitor management device 19.

On the other hand, when the monitor management device 19 inputs the unit number signal from the display terminal device 4, the monitor management device 19 outputs the video signal from the CCD camera 17 corresponding to the unit number indicated by the unit number signal to the display terminal device 4. To do. Then, the control device 5 of the display terminal 4 displays the input video signal on the second monitor 7 only while the video key 23 is being operated.

According to the second embodiment, since the player can directly see the state of the game machine on the second monitor 2, it is possible to see in real time whether or not the game machine is being played without visiting the game machine one by one. You can check it at.

In each of the above embodiments, as the operation information output from the hall management computer 1 to the display terminal 4, the type, the model, the number of hits, and the number of special prizes for each unit number are output. However, the operation information may be configured to include information indicating whether the game machine is in the prize state or the stopped state, and the information may be displayed on the first and second monitors 6 and 7.

[0049]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the display device for a pachinko hall of the present invention, it is provided with the first monitor and the second monitor, and the operation information indicating the operation status of each game machine is displayed. Since the different display states are displayed on the first and second monitors, there is an excellent effect that it is possible for a plurality of players to appropriately judge the condition of each game machine.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a display terminal.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an operation unit

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of operation information.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display screen of a first monitor.

FIG. 6 is a view corresponding to FIG. 5 showing different display contents.

FIG. 7 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 5 showing different display contents.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display screen of a second monitor.

FIG. 9 is a view corresponding to FIG. 8 showing different display contents.

FIG. 10 is a view corresponding to FIG. 8 showing different display contents.

FIG. 11 is a view corresponding to FIG. 8 showing different display contents.

FIG. 12 is a view corresponding to FIG. 8 showing different display contents.

FIG. 13 is a view corresponding to FIG. 8 showing different display contents.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a monitor display screen in a masked state.

FIG. 15 is a view corresponding to FIG. 14 showing a different mask state.

FIG. 16 is a view corresponding to FIG. 14 showing a different mask state.

FIG. 17 is a view corresponding to FIG. 14 showing a different mask state.

FIG. 18 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1 showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a view equivalent to FIG.

FIG. 20 is a view equivalent to FIG. 13.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a hall management computer, 2 is a pachinko game machine (game machine), 3 is a throttle machine (game machine), 4 is a display terminal (display device), 5 is a control device, 6 is a first monitor, and 7 is The second monitor, 17 is a CCD camera (surveillance camera).

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A first monitor and a second monitor are provided,
A display device for a pachinko hall, wherein operating information indicating an operating status of each game machine is displayed on the first and second monitors in different display states. 2. The operation information is sequentially updated and displayed on the first monitor, and the operation information of a game machine selected from the operation information according to an external operation by the player is displayed on the second monitor. A display device for a pachinko hall according to claim 1. 3. The first monitor is arranged at a position where an unspecified number of players can easily see it, and the second monitor is arranged at a position where a player who has been operated externally can easily see it. Display device for pachinko hall described. 4. The display device for a pachinko hall according to claim 1, wherein the first monitor and the second monitor are integrally provided in the same housing. 5. The game machine to be displayed is selected in a format of a series of game machines installed continuously, by model, or by type, according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Display device for pachinko hall described. 6. The pachinko hall display device according to claim 1, wherein display of predetermined operation information is prohibited. 7. The display device for a pachinko hall according to claim 1, wherein the operation information to be displayed is selected according to the model of the game machine.