JPH1094667A - Managing method for dispensed play medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To automatically call the settlement of account when dispensed play media reach a prescribed number. SOLUTION: The count value of an out ball counter 3 is subtracted from the count value of a safe ball counter 1 and the count value of a lent ball counter 2 and when that difference reaches a prescribed numerical values, the dispensed PACHINKO balls reach the prescribed number so that the settlement of account is called by starting an account settlement calling means 6. Then, a controller 4 is constituted to stop the start of the account settlement calling means 6 when the count value of an account settled ball counter 4 reaches a prescribed numerical value. Besides, when the count value of the account settled ball counter 4 is equal with the numerical value provided by subtracting the count value of the out ball counter 3 from the count value of the safe ball counter 1 and the count value of the lent ball counter 2 or more than a numerical value provided by performing prescribed operation based on this numerical value, the controller 5 is constituted to report the execution of illegal settlement of account by starting an alarm 9.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention prevents the occurrence of troubles caused by running out of game media on a game island having a structure in which the number of game media held on the island is relatively small and the game media is not automatically supplied from the outside. About technology.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a pachinko game machine is provided with a counter for clearing each pachinko game machine, and when a certain amount of pachinko balls, that is, safe balls, obtained by a player are collected, the counter on the side pays off each time. In recent years, the number of pachinko parlors in which the number of pachinko balls held is relatively small has increased.

[0003]

However, even in such a business form, if a big hit occurs during the game,
Since the clerk had to check the pattern each time and make one-time replacements or unlimited settings, there was a problem that it was not only labor intensive, but also it was not possible to eliminate any trouble due to lack of balls. The solution of these problems has been an issue.

[0004]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the number of game media supplied to a game console and the number of game media returned from a game console to a game media storage unit are determined. Counting and calculating the number of payouts, and when the number of payouts reaches a predetermined value, a payout game medium management method according to the first configuration, which prompts the player to settle the game by a screen or sound,

[0005] In the payout game medium management method of the first configuration, the number of game media returned to the game medium storage unit after settlement is counted, and when the number reaches a predetermined value, the player A payout game medium management method according to the second configuration in which the clearing promotion operation performed for

The number of game media supplied to the game console, the number of game media returned from the game console to the game media storage unit, and the number of game media returned to the game media storage unit after settlement are counted. A payout game medium management method according to a third configuration in which the payout number is calculated, and when the payout number reaches a predetermined value, the player is prompted to settle by a screen, a voice, or the like;

[0007] In the payout game medium management method according to the third configuration, when the number of payouts is reduced to a predetermined value or less, the operation of accelerating the settlement performed for the player is stopped. A payout game medium management method having the structure of

[0008] In the payout game medium management method according to any one of the second to fourth configurations, the number of game media returned to the game medium storage unit after settlement is determined by the number of game media supplied to the gaming table. , The difference itself from the number of game media returned to the game medium storage unit from the gaming table, or a number obtained by adding a predetermined number to the difference or a number obtained by multiplying by a predetermined number exceeding 1 A fifth aspect of the present invention provides a payout game medium management method according to a fifth configuration in which an alarm for illegal settlement is output.

[0009]

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

(First Embodiment) For example, as shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko ball (not shown) supplied as a prize ball to a gaming table 11 from a ball storage unit 10 storing pachinko balls used on the entire island. A safe ball counter 1 for counting the number of
A lending ball counter 2 that counts lending balls (not shown) supplied from the ball storage unit 10 to the gaming table 11 via the lima ball lending machine 12.
And an out ball counter 3 that counts the number of pachinko balls that have been driven into the gaming table 11 and returned to the ball storage unit 10 (which is widely interpreted including the transport route). A clearing ball counter 4 that counts the number of pachinko balls returned to the player, and an out ball counter 3 based on the number of pachinko balls counted by the safe ball counter 1 and the number of pachinko balls counted by the lending ball counter 2 Subtracts the number of pachinko balls counted, and outputs a predetermined control signal when the difference reaches a predetermined value and when the clearing ball counter 4 counts a predetermined number of pachinko balls. And a clearing promoting means 6 and an alarm device 9 which operate in response to a control signal output from the controller 5.

The clearing promotion means 6 comprises, for example, a display 7 whose display section is formed of liquid crystal or the like, and a broadcasting means 8.
The display 7 may be arranged on a membrane plate or the like, and the broadcasting means 8 may be configured to be audible only around it, or may be configured to be audible throughout the hall.

The controller 5 calculates the number of pachinko balls counted by the out-ball counter 3 from the number of pachinko balls counted by the safe ball counter 1 and the number of lending balls counted by the lending ball counter 2, for example. Is subtracted, and when the difference reaches a predetermined value, the number of pachinko balls paid out to the player has reached the predetermined number, so that a predetermined control signal for prompting settlement is displayed on the display 7. , And a predetermined control signal is output to a recorder 8A having a recording tape (not shown) in order to make a call for clearing by the broadcasting means 8.

When the clearing ball counter 4 counts a predetermined number of pachinko balls, the controller 5 stops a predetermined control signal for canceling the display on the display 7 and stops the calling by the broadcasting means 8. And a predetermined control signal for performing the operation.

Further, the controller 5 determines that the number of pachinko balls counted by the clearing ball counter 4 is based on the number of pachinko balls counted by the safe ball counter 1 and the number of lending balls counted by the lending ball counter 2. When the number of pachinko balls counted by the out-ball counter 3 is larger than the number obtained by subtracting the number of pachinko balls, or in consideration of lending and borrowing of some pachinko balls between players, the safe ball counter 1 is considered. From the number of pachinko balls counted by the company and the number of lending balls counted by the lending ball counter 2,
A predetermined number, for example, 100 pieces are uniformly added to the number obtained by subtracting the number of pachinko balls counted by the out ball counter 3, or a predetermined number, for example, the safe ball counter 1 counts. 1.2 when the number of pachinko balls is less than 500, 1.15 when it is 500 or more and less than 1000, 1.1 when it is 1000 or more, 200
When the number is 0 or more, when the number obtained by multiplying by 1.05 is exceeded, an alarm device 9 installed at a hall counter or the like is activated to notify that illegal settlement is being performed. I do.

Therefore, according to the pachinko ball management method of the present invention having the above-described structure, when the number of paid out pachinko balls reaches a predetermined number, the clearing is automatically promoted, so that the clerk can save labor. As a result, the number of clerks can be reduced.

In addition, the number of pachinko balls held in the island is relatively small, and in the case of a pachinko island which is not automatically supplied from the outside, occurrence of trouble due to broken balls can be prevented. If there is a restriction, it is possible to disseminate it to the public or to prevent unauthorized liquidation.

The reference numerical value when a predetermined control signal is output from the controller 5 in order to activate the clearing promotion means 6 depends on the payout state of prize balls such as big hits and small hits input from the gaming table 11. It can also be configured to be automatically selected based on this.

For example, the game machine 11 is usually controlled based on the number of completed games to be stopped, and specific information relating to the payout state of prize balls, such as big hits and small hits, is input from the game console 11. If there is, set the number of pachinko already paid out when the information is entered, plus the number set according to the winning ball payout state, to the maximum number that can be paid out at that time Thus, the controller 5 can be configured to perform control.

If the controller 5 is configured in this manner, it is not necessary for the clerk to set the number of balls to limit payout such as one-time replacement by looking at the picture every time a big hit or the like occurs.

(Second Embodiment) The controller 5 determines the out ball counter 3 from the number of pachinko balls counted by the safe ball counter 1 and the number of lending balls counted by the lending ball counter 2.
And the number of pachinko balls counted by the clearing ball counter 4 is subtracted from the number of pachinko balls counted. When the difference reaches a predetermined value, the number of pachinko balls paid out to the display 7 is determined by a predetermined number. Is output to the display 7, and a predetermined control signal is output to the recording device 8A in order to perform a call for prompting the clearing by the broadcasting means 8, while outputting a predetermined control signal for performing a display prompting the clearing. And, and
When the difference decreases below a predetermined numerical value, a predetermined control signal for canceling the display on the display 7 and a predetermined control signal for stopping the interrogation by the broadcasting means 8 are output. You can also.

In this case, similarly to the first embodiment, the controller 5 determines the number of pachinko balls counted by the clearing ball counter 4 and the number of pachinko balls counted by the safe ball counter 1, The number of lending balls counted by the lending ball counter 2 is compared with the number of pachinko balls counted by the out-ball counter 3, and the alarm device 9 is appropriately activated to inform the user when an improper settlement is being performed. Configure to be able to.

When the controller 5 is configured as described above,
It is not possible to limit the payout of prize balls due to jackpots, etc.
If the number of pachinko balls held on the island is relatively small, and the pachinko island is not automatically supplied from the outside, it is managed to prevent ball shortage, It is possible to make sure that this is the case, and to prevent unauthorized liquidation.

The safe ball counter 1 counts the number of pachinko balls and the number of lending balls only when information indicating that a predetermined prize ball is paid out, such as a big hit or a small hit, is input from the gaming table 11. From the method of subtracting the number of pachinko balls counted by the out ball counter 3 and the number of pachinko balls counted by the clearing ball counter 4 from the number of lending balls counted by the container 2, a safe ball counter is newly added. Instead of the method in which the number of pachinko balls newly counted by the out ball counter 3 is subtracted from the number of pachinko balls counted by 1, the difference is determined by a predetermined numerical value (again, a prize ball such as a big hit or a small hit). When the number of safe balls reaches a predetermined number according to the state of payout of the prize balls, when the number of safe balls reaches the predetermined value, the number of safe balls reaches the predetermined value. To facilitate clearing the customer, may be predetermined control signal to the liquidation promoting means 6 from the controller 5 is configured to be outputted.

If the controller 5 is configured as described above, the number of pachinko balls held in the island is relatively small, and the pachinko island is structured so as not to be automatically supplied from the outside. You can pay out prize balls according to big hits, even if you run a hall with limited stacking of carton boxes.

Since the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the appended claims.

For example, in the first embodiment, clearing is prompted until the clearing ball counter 4 counts a predetermined number of pachinko balls, and in the second embodiment, until the difference decreases to a predetermined value or less. The interrogation may be continued from the broadcasting means 8, or after a predetermined number of repetitions, the interrogation may be stopped.

In such a configuration, the clearing ball counter 4 counts a predetermined number of pachinko balls (in the case of the first embodiment), or even if the difference is reduced to a predetermined value or less ( In the case of the second embodiment), the controller 5 is configured not to output a control signal to the recorder 8A.

Also, when the clearing ball counter 4 counts a predetermined number of pachinko balls (in the case of the first embodiment) or the difference decreases below a predetermined value (in the case of the second embodiment),
Since the settlement has been completed or is in the process of being settled, for example, a message such as "Thank you, thank you for the next big hit." Is given from the broadcasting means 8 or a similar display is displayed on the display 7. After that, the controller 5 can be configured to return to the initial state.

It is also possible to use a single controller 5 to control the clearing promotion means 6 provided in each of the gaming tables 11 on the island or in all the halls.

The management method of the present invention can be applied to management of metal used for slot machines, amusement game machines, and the like, in addition to pachinko balls.

[0030]

As described above, according to the payout game medium management method of the present invention, when the number of payout game media reaches a predetermined number, the liquidation is automatically promoted, so that the time and effort of the clerk can be omitted. As a result, the number of clerks can be reduced.

In addition, the number of game media held in the island is relatively small, and in a game island having a structure that is not automatically supplied from the outside, occurrence of trouble due to running out of the game media can be prevented. If there is a restriction, it is possible to disseminate that fact and it is possible to prevent improper settlement.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Safe ball counter 2 Lending ball counter 3 Out ball counter 4 Clearing ball counter 5 Controller 6 Clearing promotion means 7 Display 8 Broadcasting means 8A Recorder 9 Alarm device 10 Ball storage unit 11 Game table 12 Game ball Rental machine

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. The number of game media supplied to a gaming table,
Count the number of game media returned from the gaming table to the game media storage unit to calculate the number of payouts, and when the number of payouts reaches a predetermined value, prompt the player to settle the money by using a screen or sound A method for managing payout game media, characterized by the following. 2. Counting the number of game media returned to the game media storage unit after clearing, and when the number reaches a predetermined value, stops the accelerating operation of clearing performed for the player. 2. The management method for payout game media according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The number of game media supplied to the gaming table,
The number of game media returned from the gaming table to the game media storage unit,
The payout number is calculated by counting the number of game media returned to the game media storage unit after settlement, and when the number of payouts reaches a predetermined value, prompts the player to pay out by a screen or sound. A method for managing payout game media, comprising: 4. The payout game medium management method according to claim 3, wherein when the number of payouts decreases to a predetermined value or less, the operation of accelerating the settlement performed for the player is stopped. 5. The number of game media returned to the game media storage unit after liquidation is determined by the number of game media supplied to the game console and the number of game media returned from the game console to the game media storage unit. 3. An alarm for improper clearing is output when the difference is greater than a number obtained by adding a predetermined number to the difference or a number obtained by multiplying the difference by a predetermined number exceeding 1. 5. The management method for payout game media according to any one of the above-mentioned items.