JPH10118292A - Game house managing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game house managing device which can test operation of selected game machines in the house during business hours. SOLUTION: A game house managing device 40 has a test machine setting device 40b. The test machine setting device 40b selects machines to be operation tested from plural game machines 11-15 placed in the game house depending on an instruction from a manager. The game house managing device 40 manages the operation conditions of the selected machine group to be operation tested and those of the other machine group not to be operation tested, separately and in parallel. Since a part of game machines can be selected as those to be operation tested and the other game machines are managed separately and in parallel, during a part of game machines are operation tested, business can be continuedly using the other game machines.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game arcade management device for managing the operation states of a plurality of game machines arranged in a game arcade.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An amusement arcade management device operates various types of amusement equipment such as a gaming table such as a pachinko machine and an arrangement ball machine, a ball rental machine, a prize ball counter, a card vending machine and a safe installed in a game arcade. This is a device that collectively manages the status.

[0003] The game arcade management device is provided with data on a game table such as the number of outgoing balls and safe balls, an operating rate, establishment of a special prize,
It is a computer device that collects and analyzes various data related to gaming machines, such as sales at ball lending machines and card vending machines, and is generally called a hall computer or a supply computer.

There are two operation modes of the game arcade management device: a business mode and a test beating mode. The business mode is set when the game arcade is open, and the collected data is managed as business data. On the other hand, the test beating mode is set, for example, when performing a replacement work of a gaming table or the like, when confirming the operation of the gaming machine after the replacement.

In the conventional game arcade management device, one of the operating mode and the test hitting mode is selectively selected. In each of the selected operation modes, a plurality of connected operation modes are selected. Some of the gaming machines cannot be selected as a management target, and all the gaming machines are collectively managed.

[0006]

However, in such a conventional game arcade management device, the operation mode switching is optional, and the switching is performed collectively for all the connected gaming devices. Therefore, even when replacing some of the gaming machines in the store, the operation test cannot be performed only on those gaming machines.

[0007] For this reason, there has been a problem that the gaming machine cannot be replaced during business hours, and replacement work and an operation test after the replacement must be performed at midnight or on holidays.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and a game arcade management device capable of performing an operation test on a part of game machines in a store during business hours. It is intended to provide.

[0009]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above object lies in the following inventions. [1] A part of the plurality of gaming machines (11 to 15) based on an instruction from a manager in a gaming arcade management device (40) that manages the operation state of a plurality of gaming machines arranged in a gaming arcade. Is set as a target device for the operation test, and the test device setting unit (4b)
0b), the operation state of the gaming device set as the target device of the operation test and the operation state of the game device not set as the target device of the operation test are managed individually and in parallel. Playground management device (4
0).

[2] The test equipment setting means (40b) sets the game equipment in the amusement arcade to collectively set the equipment to be subjected to the operation test as a reception mode when receiving an instruction to select the equipment to be subjected to the operation test from the manager. The game management system (40) includes an all-store designation mode to be set and an individual designation mode to individually set each gaming device as an operation test target device, and the operation mode of the game hall management device (40) manages the game hall during business hours. In the middle mode, the reception in the all-stores designation mode is not possible and the reception in the individual designation mode is possible. When the game hall management device is not in the business mode, the reception in the individual designation mode is impossible. The game arcade management device (40) according to claim 1, wherein the game hall management device is in a state where reception is possible in the all-store designation mode.

[3] The gaming machine includes a gaming table (11),
Ball lending machine (12), prize ball counter (15), safe (13)
And a card vending machine (14), and the test equipment setting means (40b) includes an amusement machine (11) and an island provided with a plurality of ball rental machines (12) attached to the amusement machine. The setting for the target device of the operation test is received in units of (61), and the other gaming devices (13, 1,
3. The game arcade management device (40) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the setting for the target device of the operation test is individually received for (4) and (15).

The present invention operates as follows. Test equipment setting means (40b) of the game arcade management device (40)
Sets a part of a plurality of gaming devices arranged in a game arcade as a target device for an operation test based on an instruction from a manager. The amusement arcade management device (40) individually and concurrently manages an operation state of a gaming device set as an operation test target device and an operation state of a game device not set as an operation test target device. I do.

As described above, only a part of the game machine can be selected as a target of the operation test, and the game machine targeted for the operation test and the other game machines are managed separately and in parallel. While performing the operation test of the game machine, the game hall can be operated by another game machine.

[0014] The test equipment setting means (40b) sets, as a reception mode when receiving an instruction to select an equipment to be subjected to the operation test from the manager, all the gaming machines in the amusement arcade as the equipment to be subjected to the operation test. A designated mode and an individual designated mode for individually setting each gaming device as a target device for an operation test are provided.

When the operation mode of the game arcade management device (40) is the open mode for managing the game arcade during business hours, reception in the all store designation mode is not possible, and reception in the individual designation mode is not possible. It is possible. On the other hand, when the game arcade management device (40) is not in the business mode, that is, before or after business, reception in the individual designation mode is not possible and the reception in the all store designation mode is possible.

[0016] Thus, when setting the gaming machine to be tested during business hours, it is possible to prevent the user from mistakenly specifying all the gaming machines in the store. When the shop is not in business, the mode is the all-store designation mode, so that it is not necessary to individually designate the gaming machines to be tested, and the number of work steps can be reduced.

The game machines include a game table (11) and a ball rental machine (1).
2), a prize ball counter (15), a safe (13), and a card vending machine (14), and the gaming machine (11) and the ball rental machine (12) attached to the gaming machine have an island. The target device for the operation test can be set in units of (61).

Usually, replacement of the game consoles (11) is performed in units of the islands (61). Therefore, by specifying the test target equipment in units of islands, the individual game consoles (11) in the island are replaced. Can be omitted, and work efficiency can be improved.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Each drawing shows an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, various game machines such as a gaming table 11 such as a pachinko machine, a ball rental machine 12, an island end safe 13, a card vending machine 14, and a prize ball counter 15 are installed in a game hall. Each gaming machine is connected to the stand controllers 20a and 20b, respectively.

The table controllers 20a and 20b are LON
(Local operating network) 31 is connected to the island controller 30a. Although not shown, the island controller 30b and the island controller 30c are connected to a plurality of controllers connected to various game machines through the LON, similarly to the island controller 30a.

The island controllers 30a to 30c are connected to a hub
(Concentrator) 32 and a hall terminal 40 through a LAN (local area network) 33.
Is connected to In addition, a counter terminal 34 installed in a counter for dealing with customers is connected to the LAN 33.

The hall terminal 40 is connected to the LAN 33, LON3
1 functions as a game arcade management device that comprehensively manages various game machines connected via the system 1 and relates to the flow of various balls mainly for grasping business results (sales data) and operating a game console. It is a device for confirming data, and further providing information on control of a gaming table, adjustment of a nail, and the like.

The hall terminal 40 includes, as peripheral devices, a database 51 for storing various count data and management data obtained by processing the count data, a printer 52 for printing the count data and management data, and a voice output. Device 5
3 are connected. The audio output device 53 receives an audio signal from the intercom 54 via a wireless line. Here, the printer 52 is a printer that can print two colors, red and black.

FIG. 2 shows an outline of the configuration of the hall terminal 40. The hall terminal 40 is a computer device serving as a game center management device that is a core of a system for managing various types of game machines installed in a game arcade, and includes a main unit 40a.
And a console section 40b.

The main unit 40a is a CPU (central processing unit).
41, ROM (Read Only Memory) 42 and R
AM43 (random access memory), etc.
It comprises a LAN controller 44 for performing communication by an AN, a magnetic disk device 45 for storing a large amount of various data, and an input / output unit 46 for connecting the console unit 40b.

The hall terminal 40 stores, in a storage area of the RAM 43, a gaming machine (test stand) to be subjected to an operation test.
And a normal area 43b for storing count data coming from a gaming device other than a test stand. The counting data includes the number of outgoing balls from the gaming table 11, the number of safe balls, the sales data from the ball lending machine 12, the card vending machine 14, and the like (the number of inserted bills and coins).

The console section 40b of the hall terminal 40
A keyboard 47 and a 9-inch color liquid crystal display 49 having a touch panel unit 48 are provided. FIG.
Are computer devices having a relay function of the hall terminal 40 and the stand controllers 20a and 20b, and include a main body unit and a console unit (not shown). The island controllers 30a to 30c
Gaming table 1 captured by the table controller 20a and the like
1. It has a function of collecting and storing the count data from various game machines such as the ball rental machine 12, the island end safe 13, and the like, and transmitting the collected data to the hall terminal 40.

The table controllers 20a, 20b
1, a computer device that takes in various signals (counting data and the like) from various game machines such as a ball rental machine 12 and an island end safe 13. Further, depending on the type of the signal to be taken, the normal / abnormal state detection and the control of the gaming table 11 such as ball supply and hitting are performed. It also has a communication function to notify the host device (island controller) of the acquired count data and the detected state.

For example, signals for hitting control, opening control, supply control, and handle stop control are sent from the table controller 20a to the gaming table 11, and the table controller 20a sends the incoming signal and the outgoing signal from the gaming table 11. , Start signal,
A special award signal, a fraudulent signal, a probability variation signal, and the like are taken in.

In FIG. 1, two island controllers are connected to the island controller 30a.
A large number of game controllers can be connected to 0a to 30c, and usually several tens of game tables 11 and ball lending machines 12 (sand) are installed on each island. The required number of island controllers 30 is provided according to the size of the game store.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a business mode of a game shop when a part of a game machine is replaced. In the game store 60, six islands 61a to 61f are provided. Of these, the upper half islands 61a-61 in the figure
The operation is being carried out by c, and the replacement work of the tables is being performed on the lower half islands 61d to 61f. In the game arcade management device according to the present invention, some of the game devices in the store can be set as target devices (test tables) for the operation test, and the game device for the operation test and the game device for the business are simultaneously operated in parallel. In addition, since the count data from these can be managed separately, such a business form can be taken.

FIG. 4 shows an outline of a flow of a process performed by the hall terminal 40 as a game arcade management device.
Here, a case in which an operation test of a game machine is performed is shown. After the power is turned on, a screen for setting / cancelling the test stand is selected by the operator (step S201), and the target device for the operation test is set.

First, the hall terminal 40 checks whether or not its own operation mode is currently set to business (step S202). If it is not business (step S20)
2; N), only an instruction for an operation test for all gaming machines in the amusement arcade is received (step S203). That is, only an instruction to perform an operation test for all of the gaming table 11, the ball lending machine 12 (sand), the island end safe 13, the card vending machine 14, and the premium ball counter 15 is accepted. However, the card vending machine 14 can be independently subjected to an operation test.

If the business is open (step S202;
Y), a test table can be selected for each game machine. That is, for the gaming table 11 and the ball lending machine 12, the operation test target can be set for each island (step S204), and for the other game machines, the operation test target device can be set for each device (step S205). ). During business hours, designation at all stores is prohibited.

After selecting the test table in this way,
When the end time (release time) of the operation test is set,
The amusement arcade management apparatus shifts to the test mode, and the test operation is started (Step S206).

During the operation test, data from a device to be tested and data from a device not to be tested are separately managed. Therefore, data relating to the gaming machine to be tested is not stored as business data. The test data can be displayed on a display or printed and confirmed by the printer 52 (step S207).

When the preset release time comes, the test mode is released (step S208), and the state shifts to the normal business state (step S209).

The test stand can be set in any state before, during, or after business hours while the power of the hall terminal 40 is turned on. However, as shown in FIG. The setting mode of the test table is different depending on whether it is medium or not. The hall terminal 40 enters the test mode from the time when the setting of the test stand is completed to the time when the release time comes, and separately manages a device to be subjected to an operation test and a device in operation which is not a test target.

FIG. 5 shows the setting of the test table before and after the business and during business. In the figure, a circle indicates that setting is possible, and a cross indicates that setting is not possible. In the state 71 before and after business, it is possible to set all the stores as test tables at once and to set the card vending machines individually as test tables.

On the other hand, in the open state 72, it is prohibited to set all stores as a test stand at once, and each gaming machine can be individually set as a test stand. Note that the gaming table 11 and the ball lending machine 12 (sand) attached to the gaming table are selected not by device but by the island on which they are installed as a unit. Therefore, during business hours, the gaming table 1
1. The sand 12 can be set on an island basis, the island edge safe 13, the card vending machine 14, and the prize ball counter 15 can be set on a test stand for each device.

The count data collected from the test stand set as the test object is separately managed from the normal business data during the period of the test mode. Although the count data from the test table is separately managed as test data, the count data from the test table is counted cumulatively. That is, when the test table is set and released twice or more during business hours, the count data in each test mode is not separately managed but is accumulated as the count data during the test. .

When the release time arrives, a release confirmation message as to whether or not to release the test stand is displayed on the display of the hall terminal 40. When "Release" is selected by the operator, the release from the test stand is performed. The operation of separately managing the count data and the sales data is ended, and the setting of the test stand is released.

The operation of the hall terminal 40 after the cancellation of the test differs depending on whether the cancellation of the test is performed before, during, or after business. If the test table is released before the business, the hall terminal 40 shifts to a business startable state after the release. Regarding the gaming table 11, the occurrence count after the test table is released is counted as normal data. Regarding the ball lending machine 12, the island end safe 13, the card vending machine 14, and the premium ball counter 15, the number of occurrences after the release of the test stand is counted as pre-business sales.

When the test stand is released during business hours, a normal counting and counting is performed thereafter. Regarding the gaming table 11, the occurrence count during the test is not included in the business count, and the occurrence count after the test stand release is counted as the business count.

When the test stand is released after business hours, the hall terminal 40 shifts to a state where the power can be turned off. Regarding the gaming table 11, the occurrence count after the test table is released is counted as normal data. Ball rental machine 12, Shimabatan 1
3. Regarding the card vending machine 14 and the prize ball counter 15, the number of occurrences after the release of the test stand is counted as sales after business hours.

If the power is turned off without canceling after setting the test stand, a warning message indicating that the test stand is still set when the power is turned on again (cancellation confirmation). Message).

FIG. 6 shows the contents of control and management performed by the hall terminal 40 on the gaming table 11 in comparison with the case where the gaming table 11 is set as a test table and the case where it is not set. It is a thing. The main difference depending on whether or not the test table is set is in the count management (81). That is, the count data from the device set on the test stand is managed as the data under test, and is managed separately from the sales data. Count data from devices not set on the test stand are managed as business data.

The table control (82), printing (83), audio output (85), and signal output (86) have the same function regardless of the setting of the test table. In addition, as for the display function (84), the function of the bulletin window (84a) for displaying the operating state as a bulletin in real time is the same. The functions of the game state transition data and the history data (84b) in the gaming table 11 differ depending on whether or not a test table is set. When the test stand is set, only the abnormality history is managed,
The special prize history, difference ball transition, and hitting history are not adopted and managed. In printing the form, the test bench is printed with a test mark indicating that fact.

FIG. 7 shows the contents of control and management performed by the hall terminal 40 for the ball lending machine 12, the island end safe 13, the card vending machine 14 and the premium ball counter 15, which are used as test tables. This is a comparison between the case where the setting is made and the case where the setting is not made.
The main difference depending on the setting of the test stand is
As in the case of (1), the counting data (91) is provided, and the counting data from the device set on the test stand is managed as the data under test and is managed separately from the business data. Count data from devices not set on the test stand are managed as business data.

The state detection (92), printing (93), and audio output (95) have the same function regardless of whether or not a test stand is set. As for the display function (94), the function of the flash report window (94a) is the same, and the history data (94b) manages only the abnormality history when the test stand is set.

Next, the setting operation of the test stand will be described. From the menu screen (constant setting menu) of the upper hierarchy, by pressing the touch key of “test table setting / cancellation” or by inputting the corresponding item number and pressing the “selection key”, as shown in FIG. The test stand setting / cancellation screen is displayed on the display of the hall terminal 40. Here, a screen is shown in a case where a game console / sand is selected as the type of device set on the test console. With such a screen displayed, each gaming machine can be set as a test stand or released.

The test stand setting / cancellation screen 100 includes a screen title display area 102 for displaying a screen name and the like, and a device title display area 103 for displaying the type and the like of the selected device.
And a device number display area 104 for displaying a device number, and a selection switch display area 105 for displaying a selection switch such as a device type.

Help 10 in screen title display area 102
2a, main menu 102b, previous screen 102c, device number display area 104, selection switch display area 10
Numerals 5 are touch keys. In the device number display area 104, the island number of the game console / sand, the island end safe 1
3. The device numbers of the card vending machine 14 and the premium ball counter 15 are displayed. Each island in the amusement arcade and the island end safe 1
3. A device number as an identification number is assigned to each of the card vending machine 14 and the prize ball counter 15 in advance, and by pressing a corresponding number portion of the device number display area 104 with a fingertip, Equipment can be specified.

In the selection switch display area 105, various selection keys 105a to 105l such as a game console / sand key are displayed.
Is displayed. Game console / sand key 105a, safe key 105b, premium machine key 105c, vending machine key 105d,
The all-store key 105e is a key for designating the type of gaming device to be set on the test stand, and when any key is pressed, the device numbers of all devices belonging to the corresponding type are displayed in the device number display area 104. The selected device type is displayed in the title section 103a.

The test start key 105f is a touch key which is pressed when the setting of the test stand is completed and the screen shifts to a screen for specifying a release time. The test release key 105g is
This key is pressed when canceling the setting as the test stand. By pressing the test release key 105g and then specifying the device number with the touch key 104, the corresponding device is released from the test stand.

The clear key 105h is a key for canceling the setting of the test stand at once for all the selected devices. The print start key 105i is a key for inputting an instruction to print out the setting status of the test stand. When the end key 105j is pressed, the user exits the test stand setting / cancellation screen and returns to the upper hierarchy job menu.

The scroll keys 105k and 105l are used to scroll the display contents in the direction indicated by the arrow of each key when the device number cannot be displayed on one screen.

When the game console management apparatus is operating at the time of transition to the test stand setting / cancellation screen, the all store key 105e is invalid and is not displayed. Before and after business hours, the gaming table / sand key 105a, safe key 105b, and premium machine key 105c are invalidated and are not displayed.

That is, since the setting is performed under the restrictions as shown in FIG. 5, the selection key 105 corresponding to the mark x in FIG. 5 is not displayed depending on whether the operation state of the hall terminal 40 is open. It has become. Note that all the touch keys may be displayed, and the reception of the invalid touch key may be rejected (error sound or the like may be sounded).

In addition, the device number set as the test stand is displayed in a different display color from the others. In the figure, the touch key portion of the device number set on the test stand is shaded, but on an actual display, these portions are displayed in purple.

On the test stand setting / cancellation screen, the operator first selects the type of device to be set on the test stand by the selection key 105.
a to 105e. As a result, the device number of the device corresponding to the selected type is displayed in the device number display area 10.
4 is displayed. The operator can set the device as a test table by pressing a touch key of a desired device number. When the game console / sand is selected, the island number is displayed in the device number display area 104, and the island unit is designated.

If the device number is not displayed on one screen, the corresponding device number is displayed in the device number display area 104 by operating the scroll keys 105k and 105l, and a selection is made. To release a device that has already been set as a test bench from the test bench, press the test release key 1
After pressing 05g, the touch key of the corresponding device number is pressed. Further, all the devices can be released from the setting of the test stand by the clear key 105h.

When the entry of the device number is completed, the operator presses the test start key 105f. As a result, a release time setting screen, which will be described later, is displayed. When the setting of the release time ends on this screen, the hall terminal 40 shifts to the management operation in the test mode. If the setting of the test stand is to be stopped halfway, the end key 105j may be pressed.

FIGS. 9 to 12 show the flow of processing performed by the hall terminal 40 when setting a test stand. The hall terminal 40 displays the test table setting / cancellation screen by pressing the “test table setting / cancellation” touch key from the menu screen (constant setting menu) of the upper hierarchy (step S300).

At this time, it is checked whether or not the operation mode of the hall terminal 40 is open (step S301). If the operation mode is open (step S301; Y), all the store keys 105e are set to the invalid key, and other selections are made. Keys 105a to 105d,
105f to 105l are displayed (step S302).
On the other hand, before and after business hours, the gaming table 105a, safe key 105b, and premium machine key 105c are set as invalid keys,
Other selection keys 105d to 105l are displayed (step S303).

The device number or any of the selection keys 10
When 5 is pressed (step S304; Y), various processes are performed according to the pressed key. When the pressed key is a key (device selection key) for selecting any device such as the gaming machine / sand 105a, safe key 105b, premium machine key 105c, vending machine key 105d, and all store key 105e (step S305; Y). The name of the selected device type is displayed in the title section 103a (step S30).
6), display all device numbers belonging to the type (the island number in the case of a game console / sand) in the device number display area 104 (step S307).

Then, when the current state is that the device number key is pressed next, it is registered that the device is in the setting mode for setting the device of that number to the test stand (step S30).
8) Return to step S304, and wait for the next key to be pressed.

When the test release key 105g is pressed (step S309; Y), if the operation state is not the setting mode (step S310; N), the device type has not yet been selected and the device number is Number display area 104
May not be displayed. Therefore, after an error sound is emitted (step S311), the process returns to step S304 and waits for the next key to be pressed.

If the setting mode is in effect when the test release key 105g is pressed (step S310;
Y), the fact that the test mode has been released by pressing the device number key is registered (step S31).
2) Return to step S304 and wait for the next key to be pressed.

When the touch key 104 of the device number is pressed (step S313; Y), if the device is in the setting mode (step S314; Y), the device corresponding to the pressed number is registered as a test table (step S314). S315),
The process returns to step S304 to wait for the next key to be pressed.

When the touch key 104 of the device number is pressed (step S313; Y), if the device is in the release mode (step S314; N), the device corresponding to the pressed number is released from the test stand (step S314). S316), and return to step S304.

The pressed key is the test start key 105
In the case of f (step S317; Y), it is checked whether or not there is a gaming machine set as a test stand (step S318).
8; N) Sound an error sound (step S319) and return to step S304 to wait for the next key press.

When there is a test stand setting (step S
318; Y), a test cancellation time setting screen 110 as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed (step S320). The operator inputs the release time from the keyboard, and determines the release time with the enter key (step S321). When the setting end key 111 is pressed while the release time has been input (step S322; Y), the release time is registered (step S322).
323) End the process (END). Thereafter, the hall terminal 40 performs the management operation in the test mode until the release time comes. That is, the count data from the test table and the devices other than the test table are separately managed.

If the cancel key 112 is pressed (step S324; Y), the screen returns to the test stand setting / cancellation screen without performing the test setting (to step S300).

When the clear key 105h is pressed on the test stand setting / cancellation screen (step S325;
Y), all the devices selected as the test stand are released from the setting of the test stand (step S326), and the pressing of the next key is awaited (step S304).

When the print start key 105j is pressed (step S327; Y), the test setting state is printed out by the printer 52 (step S328), and the next press is waited (step S304).

When the all store key 105e is pressed (step S329; Y), all the devices are set and registered as test stands (step S330). Then, it waits for the next key to be pressed (step S304).

When the scroll keys 105k and 105l are pressed (step S331; Y), the display content is scrolled in the designated direction (step S33).
2). If the pressed key is the end key (step S
331; N), the setting of the test stand is interrupted, the screen returns to the work menu screen (step S333), and the operation as the test stand setting / cancellation screen ends (END).

FIG. 14 shows an operation flow of the hall terminal 40 after setting the test stand. After the setting of the test stand, the count data from the test stand and the count data from devices not set to the test stand are separately managed until the release time comes.

First, when count data arrives at the hall terminal 40 from any device or island (step S4).
01; Y), it is determined whether or not the count data is sent from a test stand (step S402). The counting data sent from the island controller 30 etc.
The source device number is added, and the hall terminal 40 determines whether or not the device number added to the count data matches the device number set and registered as the test stand.

When the incoming count data is from the test stand (step S402; Y), the count data is stored as test data (step S403). That is, the count data is stored in the test area 43a secured in the storage area of the RAM of the hall terminal 40.

On the other hand, if the incoming count data is not from the test stand (step S402; N), the data is stored as business data in the normal area 43b secured in the RAM area of the hall terminal 40. (Step S404). Such an operation is repeatedly performed continuously until the release time comes (step S4).
06; N).

At 10 minutes before the release time (step S405; Y), a release warning message 120 as shown in FIG. 15 is displayed on the display (step S4).
07).

When the "yes" touch key 121 is depressed (step S408; Y), the setting of the test stand is canceled (step S409), the test mode is exited, and the operation returns to the normal operation. At this time, as described above, the state shifts to a different state depending on whether the release time is before business, during business, or after business.

When the "No" touch key 122 is pressed in response to the release warning message (step S408;
N), the test mode is further continued until the release time comes. When the release time comes (step S406;
Y), a cancel message (not shown) is displayed (Step S)
410) Release the setting of the test stand (Step S40)
9).

As described above, during the test mode, the count data from the test stand and the count data from devices other than the test stand are stored in different storage areas. The analysis of the operation of the test table is performed in the test area 4.
The analysis of the devices other than the test table is performed based on the data stored in the normal area 43b based on the data stored in the test table 3a.

Thus, based on the data stored in the normal required area 43b, analysis on sales data, for example, calculation of sales, difference, division, etc., is performed for equipment actually operated without the test stand. be able to.
Since the count data is separately stored and managed in this manner, it is possible to perform a replacement work of a part of the gaming table and the like and an operation test after the replacement during the business hours of the game arcade.

In addition, if the test terminal has been set when the business mode is changed, the hall terminal 40 displays a release confirmation message 130 as shown in FIG. For example, there is a case where a test stand is set before business hours and a transition is made from business hours to business hours before the release time comes. Before the business, the entire gaming machine (all stores) is set on the test stand, and if the mode is shifted to the business mode as it is, all items to be managed as business data are managed as test data.

Therefore, if the test stand is set at the time of changing the business mode, the test stand is released, and the release is notified to the operator and a message for confirmation is displayed. When the confirmation key 131 is pressed by the operator, the display of the release confirmation message ends.

In the above-described embodiment, the gaming table and the ball rental machine (sand) are designated in units of islands. However, each gaming table may be set as a test table. . In addition, the gaming machine is not limited to the gaming table 11, the ball lending machine 12, the island end safe 13, the card vending machine 14, and the prize ball counter 15, as long as it is a device necessary for managing the game hall. Other than that may be used. Also,
In the embodiment before and after business, the gaming table 11,
Although the setting of the test stand alone for the ball lending machine 12 and the island end safe 13 is prohibited, these devices may be individually set as the test stand before and after business.

In the embodiment, the island controller 30
Although the system controller 20 is a distributed system in which the controller 20 is connected via the LAN 33 or the LON 31, a system in which the hall terminal and each game machine are directly connected may be used.

[0092]

According to the game arcade management device of the present invention, a part of a plurality of game devices in a game arcade can be selected as a target of an operation test, and a game device targeted for an operation test and other game devices can be selected. Since the gaming machines are managed separately and in parallel, while performing operation tests on some gaming machines,
A game arcade can be operated by other game machines.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game arcade management system using a game arcade management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a hall terminal.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a business mode of a game store when a part of a game machine is replaced.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of a flow of a process performed by a hall terminal as a game arcade management device.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting mode of a test table before and after business and during business.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing control contents and management contents performed by the hall terminal with respect to the gaming table, in comparison with the case where the gaming table is set as the test table and the case where the gaming table is not set.

FIG. 7 shows the contents of control and management performed by the hall terminal for the ball lending machine, the island edge safe, the card vending machine, and the premium ball counter, when these devices are set as a test stand. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a comparison between the two cases where no operation is performed.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a test stand setting / cancellation screen displayed by the hall terminal.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing performed by a hall terminal when setting a test stand.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing performed by a hall terminal when setting a test table.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing performed by a hall terminal when setting a test stand.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing performed by a hall terminal when setting a test stand.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a test cancellation time setting screen.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of an operation in a test mode of the hall terminal.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a release warning message.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a release confirmation message.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Game table 12 ... Ball rental machine 13 ... Island edge safe 14 ... Card vending machine 15 ... Premium ball counter 20, 20a, 20b ... Table controller 30, 30a, 30b, 30c ... Island controller 31 ... LON 33 ... LAN 32 Concentrator (HUB) 34 Counter terminal 40 Hall terminal 40a Main unit 40b Console unit 41 CPU 42 ROM 43 RAM 43a Test area 43b Normal area 44 LAN controller 45 Magnetic disk Device 46 ... Input / output unit 47 ... Keyboard 48 ... Touch panel unit 49 ... Display 51 ... Database 52 ... Printer 53 ... Sound output device 54 ... Income 60 ... Amusement arcade 61a-61f ... Island 100 ... Test stand setting / cancel screen 102 ... Screen Title display area 103 ... Device title display area 1 04: device number display area 105: selection switch display area 105a: game console / sand key 105b ... safe key 105c ... prize machine key 105d ... vending machine key 105e ... all store keys 105f ... test start key 105g ... test release key 105h ... clear key 105i ... print start key 105j ... end key 105k, 105l ... scroll key 110 ... test release time setting screen 120 ... release warning message 130 ... release confirmation message

Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Yasuyama Yoneyama 3-12-9 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Inside Ace Denken Co., Ltd.

Claims (3)

[Claims] An amusement arcade management device for managing operation states of a plurality of gaming machines arranged in a gaming arcade, wherein a part of the plurality of gaming machines is subjected to an operation test based on an instruction from an administrator. It has a test equipment setting means to be set as, the operation state of the game equipment set as the target equipment of the operation test by the test equipment setting means and the operation state of the game equipment not set as the target equipment of the operation test A game arcade management device that is managed individually and in parallel. 2. A test equipment setting means for setting, as a reception mode when receiving an instruction for selecting an operation test target device from an administrator, all game machines in a game hall as operation test target devices collectively. A mode, and an individual designation mode for individually setting each gaming device as an operation test target device.When the operation mode of the game hall management device is a business mode for managing a game hall during business hours, all stores are designated. In the mode, the reception in the individual designation mode is not possible and the reception in the individual designation mode is possible, and when the game hall management device is not in the open mode, the reception in the individual designation mode is not possible and in the all store designation mode. 2. The game arcade management device according to claim 1, wherein the game hall management device is in a state in which the game can be accepted. 3. The gaming machine includes a gaming table, a ball lending machine, a prize ball counter, a safe, and a card vending machine, and the test equipment setting means includes a gaming table and a ball lending machine attached to the gaming table. With respect to (1), the setting of the operation test target device is received in units of an island in which a plurality of these devices are attached together, and the setting of the operation test target device is separately received for other game machines. 3. The game arcade management device according to 1 or 2.