JPH1085449A - Game machine with roulette function and game machine managing system using it - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the customer gathering ability of a game machine by providing a roulette function operating by a signal for starting the game machine for an ID display part in the game machine provided with the ID display part displaying an ID part, so as to improve an amusement of a game machine. SOLUTION: A transmitter 8 transmitting an ID number and data on coins to outside is arranged in the game machine 1 with the roulette function being a machine for a TV game called an arcade game. A receiver 9 is constituted by providing the ID display part 10 with the roulette function, and the part 10 is stopped by a random numerical figure after the lapse of a prescribed time and generates a random numerical figures of three digits. Then these random numerical figures are transmitted to the memory part of a circuit substrate to compare with a winning number stored in advance and when both of them are coincident, the random numerical number is regarded as a 'winning' number and the result concerning whether the random numerical number is the 'winning' number or not is transmitted to a game machine driving circuit 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine provided in a game center or the like, for example, a game machine with a roulette function provided with a roulette function in a coin insertion game machine, and a game using the game machine with the roulette function. Machine management system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A game center is provided with a large number of various game machines called arcade games. Each of these game machines allows a customer to provide coins such as 100 yen coins or game center-specific medals to each game machine. When a coin is inserted, the main body of the game machine is activated. For this reason, a large amount of coins, such as coins, are inserted into each game machine into a coin box installed in each game machine, and the game center always has security problems such as theft prevention. I have. Therefore, conventionally, various game machines and game machine management systems have been proposed for a manager of a game center to constantly grasp and manage how much money has been put into each game machine.

FIG. 8 shows, as an example of the prior art, Japanese Patent Publication No.
A game machine management system described in JP-A-15504 is shown. This game machine management system uses a store A
Game machines 5 arranged for each store such as store B and store B
1. Currency exchange device 52, collection device 53, floor management device 5
4 (personal computer) and a master management device 55 installed in the head office.

[0004] Then, as shown in FIG.
A coin slot 56 for inserting coins and the like, a sensor unit 57 for detecting coins and the like inserted into the coin slot 56, a coin box 58 for storing inserted coins and the like, The game machine itself 5 that performs itself
9, a data holding unit 60 for holding input data based on a sensor input of the sensor unit 57 and code data of the game machine 51 itself, and a wireless unit 61 capable of wirelessly communicating the data held by the data holding unit 60. And mainly from.

[0005] The data holding unit 60 has a counting function for counting the number of times the contact switch is turned on when a coin is inserted into the sensor unit 57,
It has a memory function for storing numbers and a data clear function using an instruction signal, and is incorporated in the existing game machine 51 as a dedicated board.

The radio section 61 is composed of a low-power radio station. The radio section 61 uses a sub-carrier MKS modem IC or the like for a general radio to transmit the data of the data holding section 60 by radio, and It is configured to receive an instruction signal from the management device 54.

The floor management device 54 includes a data processing unit 62 composed of a personal computer, a wireless unit 63 for wirelessly transmitting data to and from the game machine 51, and a communication unit for communication with the master management device 55. The data processing unit 62 includes a wireless data collection program for each game machine 51 and a tallying program for devices in the floor. Each floor management device 54 is connected to the master management device 55 online.

The exchange device 52 installed on the same floor as each of the game machines 51 includes a unit for holding data of the exchange amount or the total number of exchange medals and a wireless unit for wirelessly transmitting the data. The collection device 53 is a traveling type, and has a coefficient mechanism for coins and the like, and
It has a D code (bar code display) reading mechanism and a wireless unit for transmitting data of each mechanism.

[0009] When a customer plays a game in a game center where a management device of the conventional game machine 51 is installed,
First, the customer inserts a coin or the like into the coin insertion slot 56. Then, the sensor unit 57 detects the insertion of a coin or the like, and the game machine main body 59 of the game machine 51 operates. At this time, the data holding unit 60 counts and stores the number of coins inserted. Further, at this time, the wireless unit 61 wirelessly transmits the data stored in the data holding unit 60 to the floor management device 54. The floor management device 54 counts the operation status of the game machines 51 on the entire floor, transmits the operation status online to the master management device 55, and the master management device 55 checks the operation status of the game machines 51 on all floors. It can be grasped.

As described above, the conventional game machine management system wirelessly transmits the sensor input data of the sensor unit 57 of each game machine 51 to the floor management machine 54 from the game machine 51 and transmits the data to the floor management machine 54. Is configured to aggregate data across the floor,
The operating status of the entire game machine 51 on the floor at any time can be grasped in real time. The operating state of the game machine 51 is transmitted online from the floor management device 54 to the master management device 55 via the communication modem 64. In the master management device 55, the data collected by each floor management device 54 is further collected, so that the sales situation and the like of each branch can always be grasped in real time.

[0011]

As described above, in the conventional game machine management system, the game machine 51
A code is given, coin information and ID
Data consisting of codes is transmitted to the floor management device 54. This ID code is used when data is transmitted from the game machine 51 to the floor management device 54.
The data is transmitted to the floor management device 54 to specify which game device 51 has transmitted the data. The ID code is displayed as an ID number at a position where the employee can easily recognize the ID code by, for example, lighting a lamp or the like.

[0012] The ID code of each game machine 51 is
If it is not displayed in a position that can be easily understood by employees etc.,
This is because when any trouble occurs in the game machine 51, it takes time and effort to find out which game machine 51 is causing the trouble. Therefore, it is indispensable for each game machine 51 to assign an ID number to each game machine 51 and display the ID number in an easily understandable position. However, displaying the ID number in this way is only necessary for managers and employees, and does not make any sense to customers,
On the contrary, it is troublesome.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a roulette function to a portion displaying the ID number to attract customers' interest, increase the frequency of use of the game machine, and promote the customer's willingness to use the game machine. .

[0014]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above objects,
A game machine with a roulette function according to claim 1 of the present invention is a game machine having an ID display section for displaying an ID number, wherein the ID display section has a roulette function operated by a signal for starting the game machine. ing. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect of the present invention, the game machine is started after the operation by the roulette function is completed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game machine with a roulette function, comprising: a coin insertion slot for inserting a coin;
A coin detection unit that detects a coin inserted from the coin insertion slot and outputs a detection signal, a game drive circuit that drives the game machine body based on the output of the detection signal, a coin storage unit that stores inserted coins, A memory unit for storing data relating to coins aggregated based on the output of the detection signal, an ID setting unit for setting an ID number, and an ID number set by the ID setting unit are displayed by a display element. A game machine having a formed ID display unit, wherein the ID display unit is driven at random for a predetermined time based on an output of a detection signal, and is stopped at a random number after a predetermined time has elapsed, and It has a roulette function for displaying this random number arbitrarily set for a set time, and after the set time has elapsed, the I
It is formed to display the D number.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the third aspect of the present invention, a game machine with a roulette function is provided with a transmitter for transmitting an ID number and data relating to coins to the outside. This transmitter is provided. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the third or fourth aspect of the present invention, the transmitter has a receiving unit for receiving an external signal. Furthermore, a game machine with a roulette function according to claim 6 can
In addition to the invention described in 4 or 5, the game drive circuit further includes:
When the random number matches the arbitrarily set winning number, a program for restarting the game machine after the start of the game machine body is set.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the third, fourth, fifth or sixth aspect of the present invention, when the random number coincides with an arbitrarily set winning number, An alarm device is provided to notify the user. Further, the game machine with a roulette function according to claim 8 is provided with a switch for turning on / off the roulette function in addition to the invention according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.

A game machine management system according to a ninth aspect is a game machine management system using the game machine with a roulette function according to the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth aspect. , A game machine with a roulette function, a relay device for relaying data transmitted from the game device, and a game device management device for receiving data via the relay device and totalizing the data.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the ID display section has the roulette function operated by the signal for starting the game, the entertainment of the game machine is enhanced, and the ability to attract customers of the game machine is improved. It has become possible.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, the game machine is started after the operation by the roulette function is completed. And the entertainment of the game machine can be further enhanced.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the ID display unit for displaying the ID number of the game machine has a roulette function that is driven randomly by inserting coins, so that the customer should It is possible to enhance the game characteristics by using the ID display unit that has not shown any interest to attract the interest of the customer, thereby improving the ability of the game machine to attract customers. According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the third aspect of the present invention, since the ID display section is provided on the transmitter, the ID display section needs to be provided separately on the game machine separately from the transmitter. I without space, roulette function with space saving
A transmitter with a D display unit can be installed in the game machine.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the third or fourth aspect, the transmitter has a receiving unit for receiving an external signal, so that the external communication device is provided. And can communicate bi-directionally. Further, in the invention according to claim 6, in addition to the invention according to claim 3, if the random number matches the winning number, the game machine body is restarted after the start is completed. So that the game machine has more game characteristics,
It is possible to attract customers' interest to game machines.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the third, fourth, fifth or sixth aspect of the present invention, when a random number matches the winning number, an alarm device is provided for notifying the user. As a result, it is possible to prevent the customer from not being aware of the restarted game machine body even if the customer has won the game. Furthermore, according to the invention described in claim 8, according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7
In addition to the described invention, a switch for turning on / off the roulette function is provided, so that a game center manager who does not require the roulette function can use it as a normal game machine.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the game machine with the roulette function according to the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth aspect transmits coin-related data and the like. Since each game machine is managed by the game machine management device based on the information, data such as coins, roulette winning probability, and the like can be managed collectively.

[0024]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A game machine with a roulette function according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The game machine 1 is a machine for a TV game called an arcade game, and when a unique coin issued by a game center or a coin such as a common coin such as a 100 yen coin is inserted, a game machine main body (not shown) is activated. It has become. The game machine main body is formed so as to be activated by the game drive circuit 2, and is detachably installed and fixed inside the game machine 1. And the game machine 1
This is a coin-inserted game machine in which a program incorporated in the game machine main body is activated by inserting a coin, and a customer can operate the game machine main body. In addition,
By replacing the game machine main body or the game drive circuit 2, the game machine main body formed by another program can be activated and enjoyed.

The game machine 1 is installed and fixed at a predetermined position on the floor of a game center. And game machine 1
As shown in FIG. 1, is formed of a box-shaped housing, and a plurality of air holes 3 are provided at several places so as not to overheat the inside. Further, a display unit 4 as a screen for displaying the contents of the game machine main body is provided on the front surface of the game machine 1. Further, an operation section 5 including a lever section 5a and a button section 5b is provided at a position where a customer can operate while viewing the display section 4, specifically, at a lower portion of the display section 4 in FIG. In FIG. 1, a coin insertion slot 6 and a coin return slot 7 for a customer to insert coins are provided below the operation unit 5 of the game machine 1. Further, a transmitter 8 for transmitting an ID number assigned to the game machine 1 and data relating to coins to the outside is fixed to a plane portion on the upper portion of the game machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the transmitter 8 includes a receiving unit 9 for receiving an external signal and an ID display unit 10 having a roulette function.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game machine 1 has a coin sensor section 11, a game drive circuit 2, a coin sensor section 11, a transmitter 8, and a game drive circuit 2. A circuit board unit 12 connected to the
A coin passage section 13, a coin box 14 as a coin storage section for storing inserted coins, and a coin return port 7 for returning coins not detected by the coin sensor section 11 to the customer are arranged. . The coin return slot 7 is provided with a cover 7a for preventing the coin from jumping out. Also, the circuit board unit 1
Reference numeral 2 denotes various coin sensor units 11 and game driving circuits 2
The circuit configuration is such that the detection signal of the coin sensor unit 11 can be reliably captured and transmitted so that the connection can be performed.

The coin sensor 11 is provided with a coin slot 6
It is a coin detecting unit that detects a coin inserted from the device and outputs a detection signal. That is, the coin sensor unit 1
As shown in FIG. 3, a sensor box 15, a section member 16 protruding from the sensor box 15 into the coin passage portion 13, and a detection signal when a coin contacts the section member 16 connected to the sensor box 15. And a detection signal output unit 17 for outputting.

The section member 16 is formed by bending an elastic metal member, and has one end at the sensor box 1.
5 is provided. This section member 1
6 is a section member 1 in which a coin passes through the coin passage section 13;
6, the section member 16 is formed so as to bend in the direction of arrow A and contact a switch member 18 formed of a metal member provided on the sensor box 15. Then, when the section member 16 and the switch member 18 come into contact with each other, the coin sensor unit 11 is turned on and detects that a coin has been inserted from the coin insertion slot 6,
The detection signal output unit 17 is configured to output a detection signal. At this time, in order to prevent malfunction, the coin sensor section 11 is set to operate when the contact time between the section member 16 and the switch member 18 is longer than a certain level, specifically, 40 msec or longer.

The section member 16 in the coin passage 13 is
On the lower side, a guiding wall portion 19 for selectively guiding coins to either the coin return slot 7 or the coin box 14 is provided. The guide wall portion 19 has a fulcrum 19a at the entrance of the coin return portion 7, and a fulcrum 19a from the fulcrum 19a.
And a wall 19c extending from the fulcrum 19a in the direction of the coin sensor 11. The guide wall portion 19 is formed so as to be pivotable in the direction of arrow B about the fulcrum 19a by a drive source (not shown) interlocked with the coin sensor portion 11. In addition,
As shown in FIG. 3, the guiding wall portion 19 has a state in which the wall portion 19b is parallel to the lower surface of the coin return portion 7 and the wall portion 19c is inclined upward by about 30 to 40 degrees. It is the original position. The guide wall 19 turns in the direction of arrow B in conjunction with the coin sensor 11 and returns to its original position after a predetermined time has elapsed.

The guiding wall 19 is provided with the coin sensor 1.
When 1 is turned on, an arrow B is displayed around the fulcrum 19a.
Turn about 60-70 degrees in the direction. Then, the wall portion 19b
Rises so as to close the space in the direction of the coin return slot 7 of the coin passage 13 as indicated by the phantom line. On the other hand, the wall portion 19c is inclined from the lower surface of the coin return portion 7 toward the coin box 14, that is, downward. Therefore, when the coin sensor 11 is turned on, the coin is transferred to the guiding wall 1.
9 to enter the coin box 14. After the coin enters the coin box 14,
The guide wall portion 19 is turned by the drive source so as to return to the original position. Also, the coin sensor unit 11 does not operate,
When the guiding wall portion 19 remains at the original position, the wall portion 19c and the wall portion 19b serve as guides, and coins are returned to the coin return slot 7.
It is led to.

In this way, when the coin sensor 11 detects the insertion of a coin and the detection signal is output from the detection signal output unit 17, the detection signal is input to the circuit board unit 12. The circuit board section 12 transmits the detection signal output from the coin sensor section 11 to the game driving circuit 2.
And activates the game machine body, collects data on coins based on the detection signal, and transmits the data and the like to the transmitter 8. Further, when the detection signal is output, the circuit board unit 12 transmits the detection signal to the transmitter 8 via the terminal unit 26, and uses the detection signal as an instruction signal for starting the ID display unit 10 as a roulette. . The ID display unit 10 is roulette-driven based on the detection signal, and the “hit”
Or the game drive circuit 2
Is configured to wait for the activation of the game machine body.

As shown in FIG. 4, the circuit board section 12 includes an input section 20, a counting section 21, and a memory section 22.
An ID setting unit 24 formed so that an ID number is set by a rotary switch or the like; and two terminal units 2
5 and 26. In addition, one end of a lead wire 27 is connected to the terminal portion 25, and the other end of the lead wire 27 is connected to the game drive circuit 2, whereby the circuit board portion 12 and the game drive circuit 2 are connected. Are electrically connected. Further, one end of a lead wire 28 is connected to the terminal portion 26, and the other end of the lead wire 28 is connected to the transmitter 8, whereby the circuit board portion 12 and the transmitter 8 are electrically connected. The connection is made.

When a detection signal of a coin is output from the detection signal output section 17 of the coin sensor section 11, the input section 20 inputs this detection signal and transmits it to the terminal section 25. Further, the detection signal is supplied to the terminal 25
Is transmitted to the game drive circuit 2 through the lead wire 27, and the game drive circuit 2 starts to be activated. That is, the detection signal is a command signal for activating the game driving circuit 2, and the main body of the game machine stands by based on the output of the detection signal. Also, the input unit 20
Simultaneously transmits the detection signal to the counting section 21 and directly to the terminal section 26.

The counting section 21 adds the number of times of the detection signal transmitted from the input section 20.
That is, the number of coins detected by the coin sensor unit 11 is the same as the number of coins put in the coin box 14, so that the counting unit 21
Will be detected. Then, the counting unit 21 adds the number of times of the detection signal,
The result of the addition is transmitted to the memory unit 22. The memory unit 22 is configured to store data relating to coins that are counted based on the output of the detection signal in this manner.

On the other hand, the ID setting section 24 is for setting an ID number using a rotary switch or the like, and the ID number set by the ID setting section 24 is always transmitted to the memory section 22. Then, the memory unit 22 stores the data regarding the coin stored in the coin box 14 transmitted from the counting unit 21 and the I / O of the game machine 1 set by the ID setting unit 24.
The D number is transmitted from the terminal section 26 to the transmitter 8. The detection signal transmitted directly from the input unit 20 to the terminal unit 26 is input to the transmitter 8 as a command signal for activating the ID display unit 10.

The memory section 22 has a counting section 2
There is provided a reset function for resetting the data relating to the coin added in 1, that is, the number of coins in the coin box 14 to "0".
After the number is transmitted from the transmitter 8 to the game machine management device 39 by a method described later, the game machine management device 39 can automatically reset the number.

The transmitter 8 is a transmitter with a receiving function, and is formed of a transparent semicircular lens as shown in FIG. The transmitter 8 is arranged and fixed on a planar portion on the upper side of the game machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5, an ID display unit 10 and a circuit board 2 are provided inside the transmitter 8.
9, a transmitting unit 30, a receiving unit 9 for receiving an external signal, and a warning sounding body serving as an alarm device for notifying a customer when a random number, which will be described later, matches an arbitrarily set winning number. 31 and a warning display 32 are arranged. The circuit board 29 includes an input unit 33, a memory unit 34, a signal generation unit 35, a driving unit 36, and a battery 37 as a power source of the transmitter 8.

As described above, the transmitter 8 is connected to the other end of the lead wire 28, and one end of the lead wire 28 is connected to the terminal 26 of the circuit board 12.
As a result, the transmitter 8 receives an ID number in the coin box 14, data related to coins, and a start command signal for starting the ID display unit 10 as a roulette from the circuit board unit 12. . The lead wire 28 is inserted from the inside of the game machine 1 into the air hole 3 provided in the game machine 1, drawn out of the game machine 1, and connected to the transmitter 8.

As shown in FIG. 6, the ID display section 10 is provided inside the transmitter 8 and at a position visible from the front of the game machine 1 through a transparent lens body. The ID display section 10 displays a three-digit number as an arithmetic numeral, and each numeral portion is formed of a display element formed of an LED. The ID display unit 10 has a roulette function. Specifically, I
Based on the start command signal transmitted from the circuit board unit 12, the D display unit 10 changes each numeral part to “1, 2,
3,..., 0 ”are driven one after another randomly for a predetermined time. Then, the ID display unit 10 stops at a random number after a predetermined time has elapsed and generates a three-digit random number.
Further, the ID display unit 10 displays the random numbers generated in this manner for an arbitrarily set predetermined time, specifically, for several tens of seconds. And the ID display unit 1
0 indicates this random number in the memory section 3 of the circuit board 29.
4 to be compared with the winning numbers stored in the memory unit 34 in advance.

In the game machine 1, as a result of comparing the random number generated in this way with a preset winning number in the memory unit 34, if they match, a "hit"
If they do not match, it will be "missing". It should be noted that the ID display section 10 simply displays the ID number of the game machine 1 when the activation command signal is not output from the circuit board section 12, that is, when no coin is inserted. . Then, the result of whether the random number is “hit” or “miss” is transmitted from the memory unit 34 to the game machine driving circuit 2 via the terminal unit 26, the input unit 20, and the terminal unit 25. Then, the game machine drive circuit 2 changes the game machine body from the standby state to the start state by transmitting the result. At the same time, the result is transmitted from the memory unit 34 to the game machine management device 39 via the signal generation unit 35 via the relay device 38 described later, and is collectively managed by the game machine management device 39. ing. In the first embodiment, in the case of "hit", the game drive circuit 2 is programmed to start the game machine main body and then restart, that is, start twice.

The input section 33 of the circuit board 29 is
8 and the data related to the ID number and the coin transmitted from the circuit board unit 12 and the ID.
A start command signal for starting the display unit 10 is input. Then, the I input to the input unit 33
The data of the D number and the coin are transmitted to the memory unit 34 and stored in the memory unit 34.

The memory unit 34 transmits all of the ID number and coin data to the transmission unit 30 via the signal generation unit 35, and transmits only the ID number of the entire data to the ID display unit 10. Has become. As a result, the ID display section 10 always displays the ID number. Note that the memory unit 34 stores preset winning numbers, and is configured to compare the random numbers generated by the ID display unit 10 with the winning numbers by the method described above. When the random number and the winning number match, the memory unit 34 drives a warning device activation signal for activating the warning sounding body 31 and the warning display body 32 serving as warning devices for notifying the customer of the coincidence. The data is transmitted to the unit 36.

The signal generator 35 converts the data such as the storage status of coins transmitted from the circuit board 12 into a signal suitable for an optical signal, and handles the signal from the receiver 9 in the memory 34 or the like. Is converted to a signal suitable for Then, the ID stored in the memory unit 34
The number and coin data is converted into a signal suitable for an optical signal and transmitted to the transmitting unit 30. And
The transmitter 8 transmits data such as coin-related data of the game machine 1, an ID number, a driving result of roulette, and the like to a relay device 38 described later by emitting and diffusing an optical signal from the transmission unit 30. .

The instruction signal input to the input unit 33 for starting the ID display unit 10 as a roulette is:
The data is transmitted to the driving unit 36. A battery 37 as a power supply is connected to the drive unit 36, and power is constantly supplied. The drive unit 36 is also connected to the warning sounding body 31 and the warning display body 32, and serves as a driving source of the warning sounding body 31 and the warning display body 32. Thus, the input unit 3
3 by inputting a start command signal from the drive unit 3
Reference numeral 6 indicates that the ID display unit 10 is activated as roulette. Thus, based on the output of the detection signal, I
The D display unit 10 is activated, and the ID display unit 10 generates a random number. In addition, the driving unit 36
When the random number matches the winning number, the fact is transmitted from the memory unit 34, and the warning sounder 3
1 and the warning indicator 32 are activated.

The drive section 36 is connected to a switch section 36a that can switch the drive section 36 on and off. Therefore, when the switch section 36a is on, the drive section 36 drives the ID display section 10 as a roulette, and drives the warning sounding body 31 and the warning display body 32 when "hit" occurs. However, when the switch unit 36a is off, the ID display unit 10 is not driven as a roulette and always displays only the ID number.

The warning sounding body 31 is a part of an alarm device for notifying a customer when a roulette hits, and is driven by transmitting a start signal from a driving unit 36. You. That is, the warning sounding body 31
When a random number is arbitrarily set and matches the winning number stored in the memory unit 34, a sound is made to notify the customer of the fact. The warning display 32 is also a part of a warning device for notifying the customer of a “hit”, like the warning sounding body 31 when a “hit” occurs, and an activation signal is transmitted from the drive unit 36. It is driven by. That is, the warning display 32 is L
It is formed of a light emitting element such as an ED. When a random number matches a winning number, it flashes in a blinking manner to inform the customer of the fact.

The transmitting section 30 is formed of a light emitting element such as an LED which emits data converted into a signal suitable for an optical signal by the signal generating section 35 to the outside through a lens body. The receiving unit 9 is formed of a photodiode that receives an optical signal transmitted from the outside through a lens body.

The game machine 1 of the first embodiment configured as described above is used for the game machine management system of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. This game machine management system includes a plurality of game machines 1 installed on the floor of a game center, a relay device 38 installed on the ceiling of the floor, and at least one game machine management device 39 installed on each game center. And a center management device 40 that manages all data transmitted online from the game management device 39. And
As described above, each game machine 1 transmits data and an ID number relating to coins of the game machine 1 to the relay device 38 installed on the same floor by emitting and diffusing an optical signal from the transmission unit 30.

On the other hand, the relay device 38 is installed on the ceiling of the floor of the game center or the like, and has an optical receiving unit and an optical transmitting unit (not shown). Then, the relay device 38
The optical receiver receives an optical signal transmitted from the transmitter 8 of the game machine 1 at the optical receiver, converts the optical signal into an electric signal, and transmits the electric signal to the game machine management device 39. In addition, the relay device 38 transmits a confirmation signal indicating that the ID number and the like have been received, a command signal transmitted from the game machine management device 39, that is, a game signal from the game machine management 39 for managing the game machine 1. The command signal transmitted to control the machine 1 is converted into an optical signal by the optical receiver and transmitted, and the game machine 1 receives the command signal.

The game machine management device 39 is formed of a personal computer (personal computer) or the like, and at least one game machine management device is provided outside the floor for each game center. Then, the game machine management device 39 sets the relay device 3
The game machine 1 is configured so that the sales and the like of each game machine 1 are totaled based on the data related to the coins of each game machine 1 and the data based on the ID number obtained through the server 8 and that the totaling result can be output. Then, the game machine management device 39 transmits the aggregated data to the center management device 4.
0 is transmitted. The game machine management device 39 sends a command signal to each game machine 1, for example, a signal indicating that data related to coins and an ID number have been received, and a coin stored in the memory unit 22 of each game machine 1. It is possible to control each game machine 1 by transmitting a reset signal or the like for erasing data relating to the game machine 1.

The center management device 40 is connected online with the game machine management devices 39 installed in each game center. Then, the center management device 40
Is a game machine management device 3 installed in each game center.
Based on the data transmitted online from No. 9, sales at each game center, sales at each game machine, and the like are managed.

The game machine 1 with the roulette function shown in the first embodiment of the present invention configured as described above,
The operation of the game machine management system according to the second embodiment configured to use this game machine 1 will be described. First, a customer visiting the game center inserts a coin such as a 100 yen coin into the coin insertion slot 6 of the game machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 3, the inserted coin falls down through the coin passage section 13 and comes into contact with the section member 16 of the coin sensor section 11. At this time, the section member 16 bends downward due to the weight of the coin, and comes into contact with the switch member 18 so that the coin sensor unit 10 is turned on, that is, the coin is detected.

When the coin sensor 11 detects a coin, the guiding wall 19 interlocked with the operation of the coin sensor 11.
Turns in the direction of arrow B. After the coin contacts the section member 16 of the coin sensor unit 11, the coin further falls and is guided by the wall portions 19c and 19b of the guiding wall portion 19 and falls into the coin box 14. Even if a coin is inserted through the coin slot 6,
When the coin sensor 11 does not operate, the guiding wall 19
The coins are guided to the coin return slot 7 because they do not turn in the original position. In addition, the coin is guided by the guiding wall portion 19, rolls, intrudes into the coin return slot 7, and is prevented from jumping out by the lid 7a.

When the coin sensor section 11 detects a coin, a detection signal is generated from the detection signal output section 17, and the detection signal is input to the input section 20 of the circuit board section 12. When the detection signal is input, the input unit 20 of the circuit board unit 12 transmits the detection signal to the game drive circuit 2 for starting the game machine main body via the lead wire 27 connected to the terminal unit 25. . As a result, the main body of the game machine enters the standby state, and the standby state is displayed on the display unit 4.

When a detection signal is transmitted to the input unit 20, the counting unit 21 adds the detection signal and counts the number of times the detection signal is detected. by this,
The number of coins in the coin box 14 is counted. Then, the memory unit 22 stores the result. The memory unit 22 stores data relating to coins based on the detection signal input to the input unit 20 and counted by the counting unit 21, that is, data indicating how many coins are stored in the coin box 14 and IDs such as a rotary switch. I of the game machine 1 set by the setting unit 24
The D number is transmitted to the terminal unit 26. The terminal unit 26 appropriately transmits the data regarding the coin and the ID number of the game machine 1 transmitted from the memory unit 22 to the transmitter 8 via the lead wire 28.

The transmitter 8 transmits data relating to coins and I
The D number is input from the input unit 33, and the information is stored in the memory unit. Then, the data stored in the memory unit 34 is converted into a signal suitable for optical communication by the signal generation unit 35 and transmitted to the transmission unit 30. Then, the data and the ID number relating to the coin are transmitted from the transmission unit 30 to the relay device 38 by optical communication. On the other hand, of the coin data and ID numbers stored in the memory unit 34, only the ID number of the game machine 1 is transmitted to the ID display unit 10. Thereby, the ID display unit 10
Displays the ID number of the game machine 1 by illuminating a display element consisting of a three-digit number portion.

The data and ID number relating to the coin transmitted to the relay device 38 are transmitted to the game machine management device 39 via the relay device 38. Thus, information such as the sales amount of each game machine 1 is managed by the game machine management device 39. Further, the information transmitted in this manner is transmitted from the game machine management device 39 to the center management device 40 online. by this,
Information such as the sales amount of each game center can be collectively managed by the center management device 40.
If data transmission is stopped due to a failure of the transmitter 8 of the game machine 1 or the like, an employee or the like may identify a game machine 1 to which data is not transmitted on the basis of the ID number. Is performed, but since the ID number is displayed on the ID display section 10, it is easy to find out which game machine 1 is out of order.

On the other hand, when the game machine management device 39 acquires the data relating to the coin of the game machine 1, the game machine management device 39 transmits a signal (confirmation signal) to the effect that it has acquired the data to the transmitter 8 via the relay device 38.
To be transmitted by optical communication. The signal from the game machine management device 39 is received by the receiver 9 of the transmitter 8. The receiving unit 9 is formed of a light receiving element such as a photodiode that converts an optical signal into an electric signal. The receiving unit 9 converts the received signal into an electric signal, and then converts the received signal into a memory unit 34 via a signal generating unit 35. To be transmitted. Thus, the game machine management device 3
By returning a signal indicating that data related to coins or the like has been acquired from 9, data related to coins is not transmitted from the transmitter 8 for a certain period. When the transmitter 8 receives the confirmation signal from the game machine management device 39, the data relating to the coin stored in the memory unit 22 is automatically reset. Note that the relay device 38 may confirm the received signal and immediately output a signal to the transmitter 8 to the effect that the signal has been received. In this case, it is preferable not to reset the memory unit 22 by the signal indicating that the signal has been received.

The input unit 2 of the circuit board unit 12 described above
When a detection signal for detecting that a coin has been inserted is input, the detection signal is transmitted to the transmitter 8 directly via the terminal 26. The transmitter 8 activates the ID display unit 10 as a roulette based on the input of the detection signal.
That is, the transmitter 8 inputs the coin detection signal as a drive command signal for starting roulette at the input unit 33 and outputs the signal to the drive unit 3.
Transmit to 6. Then, the drive unit 36 starts the ID display unit 10 as roulette based on the detection signal. In addition,
As described above, the ID number of the game machine 1 is normally displayed on the ID display section 10.

Normally, when the start command signal is input to the drive unit 36, the ID display unit 10 displaying the ID number is driven as follows. That is, the ID display unit 10
, Each of the three-digit numbers formed by LEDs is driven like “0, 1, 2, 3,...”, And stops at random numbers after a predetermined time has elapsed. The ID display unit 10
The random numbers driven and displayed in this manner are transmitted to the memory unit 34. The winning numbers are stored in the memory unit 34 in advance.
Compares this winning number with the random number.

Then, the memory unit 34 transmits to the game drive circuit 2 via the circuit board unit 12 whether the comparison result is “hit” or “missing”. Thereby, the game drive circuit 2 releases the activation standby state of the game machine main body and drives the game machine main body. Then, the contents of the game machine main body are displayed on the display unit 4, and the customer can enjoy the game contents while operating the operation unit 5 according to the screen displayed on the display unit 4. Note that the game drive circuit 2 is programmed to drive the game machine main body twice when the comparison result in the memory unit 34 is "hit", and to drive once when the comparison result is "out". ing.

When the winning number and the random number do not match, that is, when the random number is “missed”, the memory unit 34 notifies the ID display unit 10 of the fact. Then, the ID display unit 10 returns to the normal state again and returns to the game machine 1.
Will be displayed. When the winning number matches the random number, that is, when the winning is achieved, the memory unit 34 causes the driving unit 36 to activate the warning sounding body 31 and the warning display body 32 as an alarm device. The warning device activation signal is transmitted. In addition, the memory unit 34 transmits the “hit” to the circuit board unit 12 via the terminal unit 26 at the same time, and transmits it to the transmission unit 30 via the signal generation unit 35. Thereby, the warning sounding body 3
1 emits a warning sound for notifying the customer of the "hit", and the warning display body 32 blinks steadily. In addition, the fact that the game machine 1 has won is transmitted from the transmission unit 30 to the game machine management device 39 via the relay device 38.

As described above, the game machine main body of the game machine 1 is formed so as to stand by for start-up in response to a detection signal output when a coin is detected. Then, when the ID display unit 10 is roulette driven by the detection signal and the result is “hit”, a signal indicating that the “hit” is obtained is sent from the memory unit 34 of the transmitter 8 to the input unit 20.
And the game drive circuit 2 is restarted twice from the input unit 20 via the terminal unit 25, that is, after the start. That is, the customer can start the game machine body twice by "hit".

Although the embodiments of the game machine with a roulette function and the game machine management system according to the present invention are configured as described above, various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the transmitter 8 is an optical signal transmitter for exchanging optical signals with the game machine management device 39 via the relay device 38, but the data transmission means is not particularly limited to optical transmission. It may be wireless or wired. However, in the present embodiment, since the transmission method of the transmitter 8 is an optical signal transmission, the cost is low-priced optical communication, so there is no problem such as a conflict with the Radio Law (the radio wave limit is imposed by the Radio Law. This is effective in that it can have a higher transmission power than wireless.

Further, in the present embodiment, the transmitter 8 having the receiving function is used, but it is sufficient that the transmitter 8 has at least the transmitting function. Then, data about the coin can be collected. As the data to be transmitted, other data such as operation data and failure data may be transmitted alone or together with other data, in addition to the data relating to the coin storage status. In addition to the data transmission confirmation signal, other data such as a program of the game itself to be used in the game machine, a “hit” probability state detection signal, and data to be displayed on an unused game machine as an advertisement are appropriately used as the reception data. You may send it alone or in combination.

In addition, the game machine 1 uses T
Although a V-game machine is used, any game machine may be used. For example, a game machine that uses a coin, such as a driving game machine or a UFO catcher, or another game machine that does not use coins may be used. In addition, the game machine management device 39
Is connected online with the center management device 40, and collectively manages data related to coins in the center management device 40, but when managing one game center, that is, game centers are not distributed to a plurality of locations. In this case, the center management device 40 is not required.

Further, in this embodiment, a portion other than both the input portion 20 and the terminal portion 25 in the circuit board portion 12 may be brought to the transmitter 8. In addition, the warning sounding body 31 and the warning display body 32 are used as an alarm device for notifying the customer of the "hit", but other alarm devices, for example, a voice, "hit. Please enjoy the game twice." May be generated.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the ID display unit 10 as a roulette is configured to be driven at random for a set predetermined time and then automatically stopped by a random number. A button may be provided to stop the roulette drive when the customer presses the stop button. As the stop button, a dedicated stop button may be provided, or the lever 5a and the button 5b of the operation unit 5 may be used.

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According to the game machine with the roulette function according to the first aspect, since the ID display section has the roulette function operated by the signal for starting the game, the entertainment of the game machine is enhanced and the customer can enjoy the game. It is possible to attract interest and improve the usage of the game machine. Claim 2
According to the game machine with a roulette function described in claim 1, claim 1.
In addition to the described invention, the game machine is started after the operation by the roulette function is completed, so that the result of the operation by the roulette function can be reflected on the game machine, and furthermore, the entertainment of the game machine , The interest of customers can be attracted, and the degree of use of the game machine can be further improved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game machine having a roulette function.
Since the display unit has a roulette function that is driven randomly by inserting a coin,
An ID that only shows the number and the customer did not show any interest
A roulette is formed by using the display unit, thereby attracting customers' interest and improving the use of the game machine.

According to the game machine with the roulette function according to the fourth aspect, in addition to the invention according to the third aspect, since the ID display unit having the roulette function is integrally provided on the transmitter, the ID is provided. There is no need to provide a display unit separately from the transmitter in the game machine. Therefore, the transmitter with a roulette function can be installed without a large space on the outer surface of the game machine, and can be easily mounted because it is integrally formed.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the third or fourth aspect of the present invention, the transmitter has a receiving unit for receiving communication from the communication device. The game machine can be bidirectionally communicated with an external communication device, and can freely control the game machine by transmitting a command signal or the like from the external communication machine. Further, in the game machine with a roulette function according to claim 6, in addition to the invention according to claim 3, if the random number matches the winning number, the game machine body is restarted after the start is completed. As a result, the customer can be more interested in the “hit” and “missing” of roulette, and the usage of the game machine can be further improved.

According to the game machine with a roulette function described in claim 7, in addition to the invention described in claim 3, 4, 5 or 6, when a random number matches the winning number, the fact is notified. Because there is an alarm device,
This prevents the customer from not being aware of the restarted game machine even though the customer has won the game, and also allows the customer to recognize that the game machine has a roulette function. Further, according to the game machine with roulette function according to claim 8, claim 1, 2, 3, 4,
In addition to the invention described in 5, 6, or 7, a switch for turning on / off the roulette function is provided, so that a game center manager who only needs a function as a transmitter and does not need a roulette function is required. The game machine can be used for various applications, for example, it can be used as a normal game machine.

According to the game machine management system of the ninth aspect, the game machine with the roulette function according to the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh aspect can transfer various data related to coins and the like. Since data is transmitted and each game machine is managed by the game machine management device based on this data,
Information on coins, roulette winning probability, and the like can also be managed collectively.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a game machine with a roulette function according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory perspective view showing a main part of an internal structure of the game machine with a roulette function shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the game machine with a roulette function shown in FIG. 2;
It is II-III sectional drawing.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal structure of a circuit board portion of the game machine with a roulette function shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal structure of a transmitter of the game machine with a roulette function shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a front view showing the appearance of the transmitter of the game machine with a roulette function shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an entire game machine management system using a game machine with a roulette function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a conventional game machine management system.

9 is a block diagram showing the game machine and the floor management device of the game machine management system shown in FIG.

[Description of Signs] 1 game machine 2 game drive circuit 3 air hole 4 display unit 5 operation unit 5a lever unit 5b button unit 6 coin insertion slot 7 coin return slot 8 transmitter 9 reception unit 10 ID display unit 11 coin sensor unit ( Coin detection unit) 14 Coin box (coin storage unit) 22 Memory unit 24 ID setting unit 31 Warning sound unit (part of alarm device) 32 Warning display unit (part of alarm device) 38 Relay device 39 Game machine management device

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Takafumi Nakase 4-11-5 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Inside Funai Electric Laboratory Co., Ltd.

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A game machine having a roulette function, wherein the game machine has an ID display section for displaying an ID number, wherein the ID display section has a roulette function operated by a signal for starting a game. Machine. 2. The game machine with a roulette function according to claim 1, wherein the game is started after the operation by the roulette function is completed. 3. A coin insertion slot for inserting coins, a coin detection section for detecting a coin inserted from the coin insertion slot and outputting a detection signal, and activating the game machine body based on the output of the detection signal. A game drive circuit, a coin storage unit for storing the inserted coins, a memory unit for storing data relating to the coins totalized based on the output of the detection signal, and an ID setting unit for setting an ID number And the ID set in this ID setting section
ID formed to display a number by a display element
A display unit, wherein the ID display unit is configured to drive the display element randomly for a predetermined time based on the output of the detection signal and to stop at a random number after a predetermined time has elapsed, and A game machine having a roulette function, having a roulette function for displaying a random number at an arbitrarily set time and displaying the ID number again after the elapse of the set time. . 4. A roulette function according to claim 3, wherein a transmitter for transmitting the ID number and the data relating to the coin to the outside is provided, and the ID display unit is provided on the transmitter. game machine. 5. The game machine with a roulette function according to claim 3, wherein the transmitter has a receiving unit for receiving the signal from the outside. 6. The game driving circuit, when the random number matches an arbitrarily set winning number,
6. The game machine with a roulette function according to claim 3, wherein a program for restarting the game machine after the start of the game machine body is set. 7. An alarm device for notifying when the random number matches an arbitrarily set winning number, is provided.
7. The game machine with a roulette function according to 5 or 6. 8. A switch for turning on / off the roulette function is provided.
A game machine with a roulette function according to 4, 5, 6 or 7. 9. A game machine management system using the game machine with a roulette function according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, wherein the game machine with a roulette function and the game A game device with a roulette function, comprising: a relay device that relays data transmitted from the device; and a game device management device that receives the data via the relay device and counts the data. Game console management system.