JP2020078695A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a highly safe gaming system by performing data (information) communication in consideration of the storage capacity of a gaming device. SOLUTION: Each unit display 4 is provided corresponding to a game machine 3 and can communicate with a server device 2 capable of managing game data, and has a liquid crystal display unit for displaying game data and each unit display. A storage area for storing the control program of 4, a control unit for updating the control program, an IF for receiving update data from the server device 2 when updating the control program, and when the IF receives update data. In addition, a control unit that determines whether the update data stored in the storage area exceeds the storage capacity of the storage area, and an update unit that the IF receives when the control unit determines that the storage capacity of the storage area is exceeded. It includes a control unit that discards data. [Selection Diagram] FIG. 32

Description

  The present invention relates to a technology of a gaming system having a gaming device provided alongside a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, the technology of a gaming system having a gaming device provided alongside a gaming machine has been known. For example, it is determined whether or not the difference value between the number of balls in possession calculated from each numerical value and the number of balls in possession obtained from the machine is within a preset value range, and the difference value is preset. There has been proposed an inter-bench device or a management system capable of recognizing an out-of-range value as an abnormal state (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-223494, A

  The game device is system-managed by the technique described in Patent Document 1, and in recent years, various settings and data are managed for each game device. In managing such a gaming device, it is possible that the gaming device receives a large amount of data from the management device or the like.

  However, since the storage capacity of the gaming device may be small due to the nature of operation, data communication that always considers the storage capacity of the gaming device is required.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a highly safe game system by performing data (information) communication in consideration of the storage capacity of the game device.

  A gaming system according to the present invention is a gaming system having a management device capable of managing game information and a gaming device provided corresponding to the gaming machine and capable of communicating with the management device. Display means for displaying game information, storage means for storing a control program for the gaming device, updating means for updating the control program, and the control device by the management device when updating the control program Receiving means for receiving the information about the control program transmitted after determining the first information and the second information, and the storing means for storing when the receiving means receives the information about the control program. Determining means for determining whether or not the information relating to the control program exceeds the storage capacity of the storage means, and the receiving means for receiving when the determination means determines that the storage capacity of the storage means is exceeded. Storage area excess control means for discarding information regarding the control program, wherein the receiving means is capable of receiving the game information regardless of the determination regarding the storage capacity of the storage means of the determining means. There is.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve safety by performing data (information) communication in consideration of the storage capacity of the gaming device.

It is a figure showing the basic outline of the game system containing each display concerning the present invention. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game medium handling device. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a server apparatus. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a pachi-slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of each display unit. It is a block diagram which shows the connection of a game medium handling device, a pachinko machine, and each display unit. It is a block diagram which shows connection of a game medium handling device, a pachi-slot machine, and each display unit. It is an external view of a game medium handling device used in a pachinko machine. It is an external view of a game medium handling device used in a pachi-slot machine. It is a perspective view showing the appearance of a pachinko machine. It is an exploded perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view showing an appearance structure of a pachi-slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a pachi-slot machine, and is a perspective view of the state which closed the middle door. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a pachi-slot machine, and is a perspective view of the state which opened the middle door. It is a front view which shows each display unit typically. It is a system configuration diagram of a game system including each display unit according to the present invention. It is a control flow regarding the first function setting control executed by each display unit and the server device. It is a control flow regarding the second function setting control executed by each display unit and the server device. It is a control flow regarding the third function setting control executed by each display unit and the server device. It is a control flow regarding the first data recovery control executed by each display unit, game medium handling device, and server device. It is a control flow regarding the second data recovery control executed by each display unit, game medium handling device, and server device. It is a control flow regarding the first illegal/door opening notification control executed by each display unit, game medium handling device, game device, and server device. It is a control flow regarding the second unauthorized/door opening notification control executed by each display unit, game medium handling device, game device, and server device. It is a control flow regarding the first data correction control executed by each display unit, the game medium handling device, the game device and the server device. It is a figure which shows an example of the data table which each display has. It is a figure which shows an example of the data table at the time of factory shipment of each unit display. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the predetermined correction|amendment by each display unit. It is a control flow regarding the second data correction control executed by each display unit, the game medium handling device, the game device and the server device. It is a figure which shows the 1st another example of the predetermined correction|amendment by each display unit. It is a figure which shows the 2nd another example of the predetermined correction|amendment by each display unit. It is a control flow regarding the first data communication control executed by each display unit and the server device. It is a control flow regarding the second data communication control executed by each display unit and the server device. It is a control flow regarding the third data communication control executed by each display unit and the server device. It is a control flow regarding the first automatic file search control executed by each display unit and USB. It is a control flow regarding the second automatic file search control executed by each display unit and USB.

  First, a basic outline of a game system including each display device 4 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the game system according to the present embodiment is composed of at least a game medium handling device 1, a server device 2, a game machine 3, and respective display devices 4, each of which is shown in FIG. Connected as shown.

  In the present embodiment, a card is used as an example of the “storage medium”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a coin, a token, or the like having an IC chip or the like mounted thereon is related to the present embodiment. It includes all that can be applied to the invention.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a bill is used as an example of “coin”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and bills, coins, coins, and the like all applicable to the invention according to the present embodiment Shall be included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when simply described as “card”, a membership card lent to a player who has become a member of the gaming shop, and a counting card (visitor card) temporarily lent by the gaming shop Both are included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when simply described as “ball holding”, it is assumed to include both the stored balls stored in association with the membership card and the counting balls stored in association with the counting card, and simply When it is described as "ball holding information", ball holding information indicating the accumulated balls (hereinafter referred to as "ball saving information") and ball holding information indicating counting balls (hereinafter referred to as "count ball holding information"). ) Is included. In addition, the information indicating the amount of money inserted by the player is referred to as “money information” (or also referred to as “remaining amount information”), and in particular, the “ball information” includes “money information”. There may be cases. Further, the membership card is capable of separately storing the accumulated ball information, the counted coin holding information, and the money information. Furthermore, for convenience of explanation, the expression “ball holding” that usually indicates information about the game ball held by the player is used, but it is not limited to this, and the “ball holding” is It is assumed that the information about the medals to be held, the information on the game value held by the player by the electromagnetic method, and other information similar thereto are included.

(Lending function of game media)
The game medium handling device 1 is connected to the server device 2 via a switching hub, a controller or the like, and when a card is inserted by the player, a card ID, a member ID, etc. added to the IC chip or the like of the card. Identification information (hereinafter, simply referred to as "identification information") of the player is transmitted to the server device 2, and the server device 2 stores the player's ball information stored in association with the received identification information in the game medium handling device. Send to 1. Then, when there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 2 updates the ball holding information, and the game medium handling device 1 drives a payout device 106 described later to execute a game medium payout control. .. When a player inserts a bill, the balance information corresponding to the amount of the bill (inserted amount) is transmitted to the server device 2. Then, when there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 2 updates the balance information, and the game medium handling device 1 similarly executes the game medium payout control.

(Game media counting function)
Further, the game medium handling device 1 counts the number of inserted game media when the game medium is loaded into the counting device 107 described later by the action of the player or directly from the game machine 3, and the counting result is obtained. Is transmitted to the server device 2 as the player's counting ball information, and the server device 2 stores the received counting ball information in association with the identification information added to the card. When the card is not inserted, the counting ball information received in association with the identification information added in advance to the counting card stored in the game medium handling device 1 is stored.

  In the present embodiment, the server device 2 manages the player's ball information and the remaining amount information, but the game medium handling device 1 may manage these information. Further, not only the identification information may be added to the card, but also a storage area may be provided, the storage area may store the information, and the information may be managed. Then, the update of these pieces of information may be performed by the server device 2 or the game medium handling device 1. Further, the ball information may be managed by the server device 2 or the game medium handling device 1, and the balance information may be directly stored in the storage area of the card.

  That is, as long as the identification information, the ball holding information, and the remaining amount information are appropriately managed and updated, all of them can be applied to the present invention.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the card is not inserted, the counting ball information and the balance information are associated with the identification information previously added to the counting card stored in the game medium handling device 1. However, when there is a card return request, the game medium handling device 1 or the server device 2 newly adds identification information to the counting card stored in the game medium handling device 1. However, the newly added identification information and the counting ball information or the balance information may be stored in association with each other.

  That is, the "information corresponding to the ball holding information" in the present embodiment indicates only the identification information added to the card, the identification information added to and stored in the card and the ball holding information, or the "ball holding information". As a mode of "ball information", when it is a mode including ball holding information and balance information, what indicates identification information added to and stored in the card, ball holding information and balance information, including all these modes means.

  Further, when the gaming machine 3 is provided with a lending device connection terminal board for gaming balls and the like (hereinafter referred to as “lending terminal board”), the gaming medium handling apparatus 1 is also connected to a lending terminal board 307 described later. Based on the reception of the lending request signal, the return request signal, etc. output from the lending terminal board 307, the withdrawal request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 3, the card is returned, and the like.

  That is, "execute the game medium payout control" in the present embodiment is not limited to the one for directly paying out the game medium from the game medium handling device 1, and the game machine based on a signal from the game machine 3. It is meant to include those for paying out the game medium from 3.

  The game medium handling device 1 is also connected to each display device 4 via a converter or the like, and game information signals and error signals output from an external terminal board 308, which will be described later, provided in the game machine 3. And the player's ball information is transmitted to each display unit 4.

  As described above, the server device 2 is connected to the game medium handling device 1 and is also connected to the respective display devices 4, and the game result management information managed by the server device 2 (for example, the past several days). The payout history information including the minutes, the fraud detection information, etc.) and the information related to the amusement store (for example, new stand information, vacant stand information, etc.) are transmitted to each display unit 4.

  In addition, the server device 2 is also connected to an external management device (not shown) managed by a center company, which is a third party other than the game store, and stores the identification information of the card, the member information, and the ball information of the player. It is transmitted at a predetermined cycle (for example, once a day). The external management device backs up each transmitted information. When the connection with the external management device is interrupted for a predetermined number of days (for example, 15 days), the server device 2 stops updating the player's ball information.

  As described above, the game machine 3 may be connected to the game medium handling device 1 and may also be connected to the respective display devices 4, so that there is a change in each game or in the internal state. In this case, a game information signal, an error signal, etc. are output to each display unit 4 from an external terminal board 308 described later.

  As described above, each unit display device 4 is connected to the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2 and the game device 3, and is based on an input signal or a received signal or based on a player's operation. Display various information on the display screen.

  Note that the connection method of the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, the game machine 3, and the respective display devices 4 is not limited to the above method. For example, the server device 2 is configured so that only the game medium handling device 1 is connected, and the game medium handling device 1 and each display unit 4 are connected by USB so that the above-mentioned information can be mutually transmitted and received. It may be configured. Further, in this case, the display content displayed on each display unit may be controlled by the control unit 100 of the game medium handling device 1 to be described later, and in that case, the DVI system or HDMI for further image output. (Registered trademark) may be used for connection.

  As described above, when a player enters a game store, first, while watching various kinds of information displayed on each unit display device 4, the player sits in a desired game device 3. Next, in the case where the player is a member of the game store, the member card is inserted into the game medium handling device 1, and after confirming the identity (for example, inputting a registered personal identification number), the server device 2 If the dice information is stored in, the dice are used, and if the dice information is not stored, or if the dice information is the number of dice that cannot be lent by the gaming machine 3, a bill , A lending request is made to receive the lending of the gaming medium, and the gaming medium is loaded into the gaming machine 3 to start the game. Alternatively, when the player is not a member of the game store, a bill is inserted, a lending request is made to receive the lending of the game medium, and the game medium is inserted into the game machine 3 to start the game. At this time, the ball holding information and the remaining amount information stored in the server device 2 are updated (subtracted) by the rented amount.

  Then, when the player cannot continue to play the game without being able to receive the payout of the game medium from the gaming machine 3, the ball holding information and the remaining amount information stored in the server device 2 are displayed every time the lending request is made. , Will be sequentially updated (subtracted) by the rented amount. On the other hand, when the payout of the game media can be received from the gaming machine 3, when the paid-out game media is loaded into the game media handling device 1, the number of loaded game media is counted and the counting result is obtained. Based on the information, the dice information stored in the server device 2 is updated (added).

  After that, when ending the game in the gaming machine 3, the player issues a card return request. Here, when the membership card is inserted in the game medium handling device 1, after the identity verification (for example, input of the registered personal identification number), the membership card is returned as it is. When the membership card is not inserted in the game medium handling device 1, when the counting device information is stored in the server device 2 or when there is remaining amount information, it is stored in the game medium handling device 1. Return (issue) the counting card. When the counting device information is not stored in the server device 2 and there is no remaining amount of the inserted amount, the counting card is not returned (issued).

  If the counting card is returned (issued) and if you want to play a game with another gaming machine 3, the counting card will be provided in the gaming medium handling device 1 provided corresponding to the other gaming machine 3. By inserting, the game can be started (replayed) in the same procedure as the membership card (excluding identification). In the above case, the replay based on the accumulated ball information is referred to as a “ball accumulated replay”, and the replay based on the counted accumulated ball information is referred to as a “ball accumulated replay”.

<Game medium handling device 1>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game medium handling device 1. The game medium handling device 1 includes each component described later, a control unit 100 including a CPU 101 and a ROM 102 that control the components, and a storage unit (RAM) 103.

  In the control unit 100, the CPU 101 reads the control program stored in the ROM 102, and the CPU 101 executes the control based on the control program to control each component, the server device 2, the gaming machine 3, and each unit. Communication control with the display unit 4 is performed. Further, the control unit 100 stores these control results in the storage unit 103.

  When the card is inserted from the card insertion slot 14, the card reader/writer 104 determines whether the card is authentic or usable. If it is determined that the card is a legitimate card and that the card is usable, the type and identification information of the card are read. Then, the read information is transmitted to the server device 2 by the control unit 100 via the IF 110. On the other hand, when it is determined that the card is an unauthorized card or when it is determined that the card cannot be used, the control unit 100 notifies the touch panel LCD 16 or the like, and transmits it to the server device 2 via the IF 110. It Further, in this case, the inserted card may be returned, and a predetermined authentication operation (for example, an operation of authenticating an IC card for a clerk to the non-contact IC card reader/writer 18) or a predetermined authentication signal ( For example, the card may not be returned until an authentication signal) is transmitted from the server device 2.

  When a bill is inserted from the bill insertion slot 15, the bill burr 105 determines the authenticity of the bill. When it is determined that the bill is a legitimate bill, the type (denomination information) of the bill is read. Then, the read information is transmitted to the server device 2 via the IF 110 by the control unit 100 as balance information. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bill is an irregular (or unreadable) bill, the control unit 100 notifies the fact on the touch panel LCD 16 or the like and transmits it to the server device 2 via the IF 110. Further, in this case, the inserted bill may be returned, or a predetermined authentication operation (for example, an operation of authenticating the IC card for a clerk to the non-contact IC card reader/writer 18) or a predetermined authentication signal ( For example, the bill may not be returned until the authentication signal) is transmitted from the server device 2.

  The touch panel LCD 16 has a function that also functions as a display unit that displays various information to the player and a reception unit that receives various operations from the player. For example, when a card is inserted, the player displays the operation button of “ball holding information confirmation” for the player to confirm the current ball holding information in the reception section of the touch panel LCD 16, and the player displays the operation button. By touching the displayed portion, the current ball holding information for each rate is displayed on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16. It is desirable that the operation button for "confirm ball information" is always displayed. With such a configuration, the player can always check the current di ball information for each rate. However, when a card is inserted, the current ball information by rate may be always displayed in a predetermined area of the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16. Various information displayed on the other touch panel LCD 16 and various operations received will be described later.

  The camera unit 17 photographs the front of the gaming machine 3 and detects whether or not a player in the photographing range is seated (seating result information). Further, the camera unit 17 detects facial data of a player who is in a seated state. The seating result information and the facial data are transmitted to the server device 2 by the control unit 100 via the IF 110.

  By detecting the seating result information by the camera unit 17, for example, when the player forgets to take out the card with the remaining ball information or the remaining amount information, the touch panel LCD 16 and the status indicator 13 described later are used to indicate that fact. It can also be used to notify a clerk of a game store or a player. This can prevent forgetting to remove the card.

  Further, by detecting the facial data by the camera unit 17, for example, it is possible to determine whether or not the player is the same player when moving the table, and if it is a different player. By using the touch panel LCD 16 or the status display lamp 13 described later, that effect can be notified to the clerk of the game store or the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent the possibility of illegal activities.

  Here, the camera unit 17 receives an infrared LED substrate 17A (not shown) that irradiates infrared light and reflected light obtained by reflecting infrared light on a subject (player), thereby It has a CMOS camera 17B (not shown) for picking up an image and a filter 17C (not shown). The infrared LED substrate 17A emits infrared light by the infrared LED under the control of the control unit 100. The CMOS camera 17B sends the facial data to the control unit 100. The filter 17C is a filter that transmits infrared light and does not pass light of other wavelengths, and transmits only the reflected light of the infrared light emitted from the infrared LED substrate 17A to the subject to the CMOS camera 17B. It is designed to receive light. As a result, it is possible to suppress the influence of the effect light of the game store in which the game machine 3 is installed and to clearly capture the image of the subject (player).

  Note that the above-described facial data may be used at the time of re-playing stored coins or re-playing balls. Specifically, even if it is determined that the re-playing of accumulated balls or the re-playing of balls can be performed, if the facial data does not match, the re-playing is controlled by the control unit 100. It may be that. Thereby, for example, it is possible to prevent this from being performed at the stage of these re-plays for a fraudulent person trying to illegally play a game using another person's card.

  The non-contact IC card reader/writer 18 reads the identification information stored in the IC card or the ball holding information stored in the IC card itself when the player holds up the corresponding IC card. Then, the read information is transmitted to the server device 2 by the control unit 100 via the IF 110. That is, the game medium can be lent out in addition to the above-described insertion of cards and insertion of banknotes. Alternatively, at the end of the game, the player holds up the corresponding IC card so that the identification information stored in the IC card and the current ball holding information are associated with each other and stored in the server device 2, or the IC card itself. It is possible to return the ball by storing it in the memory.

  In addition, the non-contact IC card reader/writer 18 enables various erroneous states in the control unit 100 and other authentication by holding a corresponding IC card for a store clerk by a store clerk of the game store.

  The non-contact IC card reader/writer 18 may further be capable of transmitting/receiving data to/from a mobile phone, a smart phone, or other information communication device (hereinafter referred to as “mobile terminal device”) owned by the player. .. For example, when the player holds his/her own portable terminal device in front of the non-contact IC card reader/writer 18, the control unit 100 sends the URL of the homepage of the game shop or the mail member registration page to the portable terminal. Good. Further, the mobile terminal device itself may function as a membership card by using the hardware and software installed in the mobile terminal device. Furthermore, when the mobile terminal device is equipped with the electronic payment function, the balance information may be updated (added) by the function as in the case of inserting a bill.

  In the payout device 106, when there is a payout instruction from the player (for example, a lending request operation to the acceptance unit of the touch panel LCD 16), the control unit 100 drives and controls the drive circuit 106a, and the number of game media based on the payout instruction. Pay out. The control unit 100 sends the ball amount information and the remaining amount information for the paid out amount to the server device 2.

  Further, when the game medium handling device 1 is connected to a lending terminal board 307 of the gaming machine 3 described later, the payout device 106 issues a payout instruction from the player (for example, a lending request operation on the gaming machine 3 side). ), the payout request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 3 under the control of the control unit 100.

  When the game medium dispensed from the gaming machine 3 is loaded by the player, the counting device 107 causes the control unit 100 to drive and control the drive circuit 107a and count the number of loaded game media. The control unit 100 transmits the counting ball information based on the counting result to the server device 2.

  The speaker 108 is responsive to changes in the operating state of each component in the game medium handling device 1 (for example, in response to display on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16 or operation to the reception unit, or lighting of a status indicator 13 described later). According to the aspect), the control unit 100 drives and controls the drive circuit 108a and outputs a sound. However, regardless of the change in the operating state of each component in the game medium handling device 1 (for example, according to the result of time measurement by the RTC built in the game medium handling device 1 or attached externally), the sound is output. It may be that.

  The sensor group 109 is a plurality of sensors provided in the payout device 106, provided in the counting device 107, or provided in a predetermined portion of the front surface portion 11 and the housing 12 described later, and is an accurate game medium. The sensor is provided to detect a payout result or a counting result, or to detect fraudulent activity.

  The status indicator lamp 13 is a lamp for notifying the current status of the game media handling device 1 to the outside. A full-color LED is built in the inside, and the control unit 100 drives and controls the drive circuit 109a based on the current state, and emits the full-color LED in a lighting color and lighting mode (light emitting mode) according to the current state. Let

<Server device 2>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server device 2. The server device 2 includes a ball management device 200, a member management device 210, a game information management device 220, a display device management device 230, an input unit 240, an output unit 250, a display unit 260 and an IF 270. Further, the ball management device 200 is composed of a control unit 201 and a storage unit 202, the member management device 210 is composed of a control unit 211 and a storage unit 212, and the game information management device 220 is a control unit 221 and a storage unit. The display device management device 230 includes a control unit 231 and a storage unit 232.

  The ball management device 200 manages ball information of the player by its control unit 201 and storage unit 202. Specifically, in the game medium handling device 1, when there is a change in the dice information, the balance information, etc. owned by the player, the identification information of the card transmitted through the IF 110 of the game medium handling device 1, Information such as ball information and balance information is received via the IF 270, and these pieces of information are stored (updated) in the storage unit 202 in association with each other. In addition, the storage unit 202 stores ball holding information for each different rate when the game shop allows a game at a different rate. For example, the number of types of lending rates that can be set to the number of types of ball holding information (for example, two types of accumulated ball information and counting ball holding information) (for example, 1-yen rate and 4-yen rate in the pachinko machine 3a, pachi-slot machine 3b). The number of coin-ball information (for example, 8 types) multiplied by the 5-yen rate and the 20-yen rate in 4) and the remaining amount information can be stored separately. As for the balance information, the amount of coins (banknotes in the present embodiment) that has been inserted may be stored as it is, and converted into a predetermined frequency (for example, 1,000 yen and “10” frequency). It may be stored or converted into the number of game media according to the set rate and stored.

  Further, the ball management apparatus 200 makes various settings of the game medium handling apparatus 1 (for example, setting of lending rate, setting of whether replay is possible or not, etc.) based on the information input from the input unit 240. To do. The set information is transmitted to the game medium handling device 1 via the IF 270 and the IF 110 and stored in the storage unit 103. However, these various settings may be performed on the game medium handling device 1 side, and the set information may be transmitted to the ball management device 200 via the IF 110 and the IF 270 and stored in the storage unit 202. In this case, by setting the above-mentioned salesclerk IC card over the non-contact IC card reader/writer 18, a setting screen may be displayed on the touch panel LCD 16 and various settings may be performed.

  The member management device 210 manages the member information of the player who is a member by the control unit 211 and the storage unit 212. Specifically, regardless of whether or not the card is inserted in the game media handling device 1, the identification information and various member information added to the member card of the member (for example, name, address, date of birth, Memorize your password.

  The game information management device 220 manages information about a game by its control unit 221 and storage unit 222. Specifically, when various types of information described later in the description of FIGS. 7 and 8 are transmitted via the IF 410 of each unit display 4 and received via the IF 270, the information is associated with each other and stored in the storage unit. It is stored (updated) in 222.

  In addition, the game information management device 220, based on the information input from the input unit 240, various information stored in the storage unit 222 from the output unit 250 as sales form data, sales analysis data, or error history data. It is output or displayed on the display unit 260.

  The display unit management apparatus 230 uses the control unit 231 and the storage unit 232 to set the function of each unit display unit 4 (for example, the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, the sound output mode of the speaker 407). Etc.) are managed. Specifically, information such as model information and model image of the gaming machine 3 installed in association with each display device 4 and setting of the function of each display device 4 are set via the IF 270 and the IF 410. The information is transmitted to the stand display devices 4 and managed so that these pieces of information are displayed or reflected on each stand display device 4.

  The storage unit 232 stores a specific setting (“setting A” described later) as the setting of the function of each unit display device 4. The setting A is applied as a function setting of each display unit 4 when the display unit 4 is turned on. The contents of the setting A are arbitrarily changed by the employee of the game arcade. In the present embodiment, the setting A relates to the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound emission mode of the speaker 407. For example, a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 (operation means). May be related to the operation of.

  In addition, the display device management device 230 sets various settings of each display device 4 based on the information input from the input unit 240 (in addition to the above example, for example, information information, telop information, home screen setting). Etc.). The set information is transmitted to the respective display units 4 via the IF 270 and the IF 410 and stored in the RAM (storage unit) 403. However, these various settings may be performed on the display unit 4 side, and the set information may be transmitted to the display device management apparatus 230 via the IF 410 and the IF 270 and stored in the storage unit 232. In this case, the setting screen may be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 by operating a remote controller (not shown) attached to each unit display device 4 so that various settings can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the server device 2 includes the ball management device 200, the member management device 210, the game information management device 220, the display device management device 230, the input unit 240, the output unit 250, the display unit 260 and the IF 270. Although it is supposed to be configured, each of the ball management device 200, the member management device 210, the game information management device 220, and the display device management device 230 are configured as independent server devices (for example, ball management as the server device 2a. Device 200, member management device 210 as server device 2b, game information management device 220 as server device 2c, and display device management device 230 as server device 2d). The ball management device 200 and the member management device 210 may be configured as the same server device, and the game information management device 220 and the display device management device 230 may be configured as different server devices. It goes without saying that these can be combined in various configurations. Further, in this way, when configuring as separate server devices, each server device is provided with an IF (communication interface), and information is transmitted and received between each server or with other devices constituting the gaming system. It may be configured so that

  In this case, the input unit 240, the output unit 250, and the display unit 260 may be the functions of the ball management device 200 or the game information management device 220. Alternatively, a device (for example, the game information utilization device 2e) having the functions of the input unit 240, the output unit 250, and the display unit 260 may be separately configured.

  In this case, the server device 2 is configured as a higher-level integrated management device (for example, integrated management device), and the server device 2a (ball management device 200), the server device 2b (member management device 210), the server device 2c ( The game information management device 220), the server device 2d (display device management device 230), and the game information utilization device 2e may be configured to exert their respective functions under the control of the integrated management device. Further, the function of the game information utilization device 2e may be the function of the integrated management device.

  When the game information utilization device 2e is separately configured, it may be configured by installing a dedicated application in a general-purpose personal computer. In this case, a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, etc. serve as the input unit 240, a printer serves as the output unit 250, and a monitor serves as the display unit 260.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ball management device 200 and the member management device 210 have different functions, but they may have exactly the same functions. In particular, among the functions of the ball management device 200, the member management device 210 may be configured to be responsible for the functions relating to the ball management.

<Pachinko machine 3a>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 3a. The pachinko machine 3a includes a main control unit 301a that controls the main device group 303a, a sub control unit 302a that controls the sub device group 304a, and a payout control unit 305 that controls the payout device group 306, and the main control unit 301a. Is connected to the sub control unit 302a by one-way communication, and the main control unit 301a and the payout control unit 305 are connected so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout control unit 305 is connected to the lending terminal board 307 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and is also connected to the external terminal board 308a by unidirectional communication. The main control unit 301a and the sub control unit 302a each include a CPU, a ROM in which programs and the like are stored, and an RWM in which information regarding games and effects is stored.

  The main device group 303a is composed of, for example, a starting opening switch, a count switch, a winning opening switch, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid, a winning opening solenoid, etc., and the main control unit 301a controls these devices to It controls the progress of the game on the pachinko machine 3a. In addition, the main control unit 301a transmits a command according to a change in the gaming state to the sub control unit 302a and the payout control unit 305.

  The sub device group 304a is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, an accessory control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like, and the sub control unit 302a has a command transmitted from the main control unit 301a. By controlling these devices based on, the effect in the pachinko machine 3a is controlled.

  The payout device group 306 is composed of, for example, a payout control circuit, a payout ball detection switch, a launch control circuit, a touch switch, and the like, and the payout control unit 305, based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 301a. By controlling these devices or automatically controlling these devices, the launch and payout of the game balls in the pachinko machine 3a are controlled.

  Further, the payout control unit 305 is connected to the game medium handling device 1 via the lending terminal board 307, and outputs a lending request signal or a return request signal based on the operation of the player.

  Further, the payout control unit 305 is connected to each display device 4 through the external terminal board 308a, and a game information signal or an error signal is generated for each game or when the internal state changes. Etc. are output.

<Pachi-slot machine 3b>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachi-slot machine 3b. The pachi-slot machine 3b includes a main control unit 301b that controls the main device group 303b and a sub control unit 302b that controls the sub device group 304b. The main control unit 301b is connected to the sub control unit 302b by one-way communication. ing. An external terminal board 308b is connected to the main controller 301b by one-way communication. The main control unit 301b and the sub control unit 302b each include a CPU, a ROM that stores programs and the like, and an RWM that stores information about games and effects.

  The main device group 303b is composed of, for example, a reel control circuit, a medal sensor, a start lever sensor, a stop button sensor, a hopper control circuit, and the like, and the main control unit 301b controls these devices to perform a pachi-slot machine. It controls the progress of the game in 3b. In addition, the main control unit 301a transmits a command according to a change in the game state to the sub control unit 302b.

  The sub device group 304b includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, a accessory control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like, and the sub control unit 302b has a command transmitted from the main control unit 301b. By controlling these devices based on, the effect in the pachi-slot machine 3b is controlled.

  The main control unit 301b is connected to each unit display device 4 via the external terminal board 308b, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. for each game or when the internal state changes. Output.

  As described above, also in the pachi-slot machine 3b, the main control unit 301b is connected to the game medium handling device 1 via the lending terminal board 307, and the lending request signal or the return request is issued based on the operation of the player. It may be configured to output a signal.

<Display unit 4>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of each display unit 4. Each unit display device 4 includes each component described below, a control unit 400 including a CPU 401 and a ROM 402 for controlling the components, and a storage unit (ROM) 403.

  In the control unit 400, the CPU 401 reads out the control program stored in the ROM 402, and the CPU 401 executes the control based on the control program to control each component, the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, and the like. Communication control with the gaming machine 3 is performed. Further, the control unit 400 stores these control results in the storage unit 403. The control unit 400 also has a real-time clock (not shown). The time measurement result of the real time clock is input as the current time. The storage unit 403 stores a corresponding unit number as information (identification information) for identifying the respective unit display unit 4 from other unit display units 4.

  The button sensor group 404 is a plurality of sensors for detecting an operation on a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 described later. When the operation is detected by these sensors, the control unit 400 determines the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound emission mode of the speaker 407 in accordance with the operation. Control is performed by driving 406a and 407a.

  Note that the button sensor group 404 includes a sensor for detecting a touch operation on the touch panel when the liquid crystal display unit 405 is further functioned as a touch panel.

  The IF 410 is an interface for performing communication with the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2, and the game machine 3, and is also a conversion module that converts the input information into an optimum method. The IF 410 and the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1 are connected by a harness in a contact input/output system, and bidirectional communication is possible. Further, the IF 410 and the IF 270 in the server device 2 are connected by a coaxial LAN cable in a wired LAN system and a harness in a contact output system, so that bidirectional communication is possible. The IF 410 and the external terminal board 308 of the gaming machine 3 are connected by a contact input method, and one-way communication is performed from the gaming machine 3 to each display unit 4. The connection method is not limited to these methods, and a wireless LAN method may be used for each connection, or an optical communication method using an optical cable may be used. Further, a combination of these methods may be used.

<Connection of pachinko machine 3a etc.>
FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing the connection of the game medium handling device 1, the pachinko machine 3a, and the respective display devices 4. Note that, in FIG. 7, for convenience of description, only the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1, the external terminal board 308a in the pachinko machine 3a, and the IF 410 in each display unit 4 are shown, and other components are omitted. ing. Further, FIG. 7 shows input/output of main signals, and does not exclude input/output of other signals.

  From the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1 to the IF 410 in each display unit 4, a "card issuance" signal indicating that a card has been issued (returned), and a "game issued" indicating that a game ball has been rented (paid) "Ball lending" signal, "ball replay" signal indicating that the ball has been replayed, "ball information" signal showing the current counting ball information, "ball information" signal showing the current ball information, any error A "security signal" indicating that an (abnormality) has occurred is input, and a "call" button 902 to be described later has been operated from the IF 410 of each unit display 4 to the IF 110 of the game medium handling device 1 Information" is entered.

  Further, from the external terminal board 308a in the pachinko machine 3a to the IF410 in each unit display device 4, a "prize ball signal" indicating the number of game balls paid out to the player, a big hit in the pachinko machine 3a. , Or the "external information 1" signal indicating that the jackpot is in progress, the fact that the pachinko machine 3a has changed, or the "external information 2" signal indicating that the pachinko machine is in progress, the special symbol game has started on the pachinko machine 3a "External information 3" signal indicating that, "External information 4" signal indicating that the game ball fired in the pachinko machine 3a has won the starting opening, indicating that some error (abnormality) has occurred in the pachinko machine 3a A "security signal" and a "door/frame opening signal" indicating that a base door 33 (door) or a glass door 34 (frame) described later in the pachinko machine 3a are in an open state are input. The contents of the "external information 1" to "external information 7" signals should be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 3a on the transmission side and the specifications of the individual display device 4 on the reception side. You can In addition, the "out ball information" signal indicating that the game ball launched in the pachinko machine 3a does not enter any of the winning openings and enters the out opening (not shown) is an out ball sensor (not shown) sensor. Although it is input from another signal line based on the detection result, when the out-ball sensor is controlled by the control of the pachinko machine 3a, it may be output from the external terminal board 308a in the pachinko machine 3a.

  Further, from the IF 410 in each unit display 4 to the IF 270 in the server device 2, the "out information" based on the "out ball information" signal, the "safe information" based on the "prize ball signal", and the "external information 1" are described. "Big hit information" based on the signal, "Probability information" based on the "External information 2" signal, "Start signal" based on the "External information 3" signal, "Starting mouth information" based on the "External information 4" signal, The "door opening information" based on the "door/frame opening signal" and the "abnormality 1 information" based on the "security signal" are input. If the type of error (abnormality) can be determined from the output time of the "security signal", "abnormality 1 information", "abnormality 2 information", or "abnormality 2 information" depending on the type of error (abnormality) It may be converted into “abnormality 3 information” and output to the server device 2. Further, as described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit 400 and output to the server device 2. In addition, the IF 410 may itself receive each signal input from the external terminal board 308a and output each input signal as it is to the server device 2 (through signal).

  As a type of error (abnormality) indicated by the "security signal" in the pachinko machine 3a, the starting opening switch is turned on even if the game ball has not entered due to an illegal means or other factors. Start switch error that indicates that the count switch is a count switch error that indicates that the count switch has been counted even if the prize hole solenoid is not driven (the prize hole is open) due to improper means or other factors. As an example, a sensor detection error (for example, a magnetic sensor error) indicating that various sensors (for example, a magnetic sensor) provided in the pachinko machine 3a for fraud prevention are in a detection state can be given.

<Connection of pachi-slot machine 3b etc.>
FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing the connection of the game medium handling device 1, the pachi-slot machine 3b, and the respective display devices 4. Note that, in FIG. 8, for convenience of description, only the IF 110 in the game medium handling device 1, the external terminal board 308b in the pachi-slot machine 3b, and the IF 410 in each unit display 4 are shown, and other components are omitted. ing.

  From the IF 110 of the game media handling device 1 to the IF 410 of each display unit 4, a "card issuance" signal indicating that a card has been issued (returned), and a "medal lendout" indicating that medals have been lent (paid) "Signal, "ball replay" signal indicating that ball replay was performed, "ball information" signal showing current counting ball information, "ball information" signal showing current ball information, some error (abnormal ) Has been input, the “call information” indicating that the “call” button 902 to be described later has been operated is input from the IF 410 of each display unit 4 to the IF 110 of the game medium handling device 1. Is entered.

  In addition, from the external terminal board 308b in the pachi-slot machine 3b to the IF410 in each unit display 4, a "medal insertion signal" indicating the number of medals inserted by the player, and a "number of medals paid out to the player". "Medal payout signal", "external signal 2" indicating that an AT described below has occurred in the pachi-slot machine 3b, "external signal 1" indicating that a pseudo bonus described below has been generated on the pachi-slot machine 3b, or being in a pseudo bonus. A signal, a "security signal" indicating that some error (abnormality) has occurred in the pachi-slot machine 3b is input. In the pachi-slot machine 3b, the fact that the front door 61b, which will be described later, is in an open state means that a "security signal" is input to each display unit 4, but like the pachinko machine 3a, for example, "external A signal indicating that the front door 61b, which will be described later, is open may be output by outputting "signal 4" separately from the "security signal". Further, the contents of “external signal 1” to “external signal 4” can be appropriately changed depending on the specifications of the pachi-slot machine 3b on the transmission side and the specifications of the individual display device 4 on the reception side. ..

  Further, from the IF 410 in each display unit 4 to the IF 270 in the server device 2, the above-mentioned “IN information” based on the “medal insertion signal”, “OUT information” based on the “medal payout signal”, and “external signal 2”. "AT information" based on "," "pseudo bonus information" based on "external signal 1", and "error information" based on "security signal" are input. If the type of error (abnormality) can be determined from the output time of the "security signal", "error information", "abnormality 1 information", and "abnormality" are determined according to the type of error (abnormality). 2 information” or “abnormality 3 information” may be converted and output to the server device 2. Further, as will be described later, predetermined information may be added under the control of the control unit 400 and output to the server device 2. In addition, the IF 410 may itself receive each signal input from the external terminal board 308b and output each input signal as it is to the server device 2 (through signal).

  The types of errors (abnormalities) indicated by the "security signal" in the pachi-slot machine 3b include the above-mentioned door opening error indicating that the front door 61b is in the open state, and that RWM reading and writing were not performed normally. Error in the selector 85 described later, a selector error indicating that normal detection is no longer performed due to incorrect means or other factors (for example, clogging of medals) in the selector 85 described later, and an incorrect means in the hopper 83 described later. Due to other factors (for example, medal empty), a hopper error indicating that normal payout is not performed, and a medal auxiliary store that stores surplus medals that could not be accommodated in the hopper 83. As an example, a medal auxiliary storage error indicating that the medals stored in (1) are full can be cited.

  Although not shown, in FIGS. 7 and 8, “call information” indicating that a “call” button 902, which will be described later, has been operated from the IF 410 of each display unit 4 to the IF 270 of the server device 2. Is transmitted from the IF 270 in the server device 2 to the IF 410 in each unit display device 4, which is managed by the server device 2 (particularly, the game information management device 220) such as operation data and payout data of each unit in the game store. Data is sent.

<Appearance of the game medium handling device 1a used for the pachinko machine 3a>
FIG. 9 is an external view of the game medium handling device 1a used in the pachinko machine 3a. Note that the pachinko machine 3a is omitted in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the game medium handling device 1a includes a front surface portion 11a and a housing 12a. The front surface portion 11a includes a status indicator lamp 13a, a card insertion opening 14a, and a bill insertion opening through which a bill can be inserted. 15a, a touch panel LCD 16a, a camera section 17a, a non-contact IC card reader/writer 18a, a speaker cover 19a, a counting slot 20, a fraction dispensing slot 21 and the like are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a guide device 120 is detachably provided in the game medium handling device 1a. The guide device 120 is mounted so that the mounting portion 121 provided in a part thereof covers the counting input port 20 and the fraction payout port 21. The game ball dropped from the lower plate of the pachinko machine 3a to the guide plate 123 of the guide device 120 is thrown into the counting slot 20 through the counting passage provided in the guide device 120. In addition, the game balls of a fraction paid out from the fraction payout outlet 21 are paid out to a payout tray 124 dedicated for a fraction via a fraction passage provided in the guide device 120. The player can move the fractional number of gaming balls paid out to the payout tray 124 to the upper tray of the pachinko machine 3a and use it for the game. Further, on the upper surface portion of the casing 122 of the guide device 120, a hand placing portion 125 is provided for putting a hand to be operated when the player operates the handle of the pachinko machine 3a.

  In the game medium handling device 1a according to the present embodiment, when the lending request signal from the lending terminal board 307 of the pachinko machine 3a is received or the payout instruction from the player to the game medium handling device 1a is received, the supply unit ( Control for paying out the number of balls (for example, 125 balls) directly according to the lending request signal to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a from a pachinko machine 3a through a supply passage (not shown) inside the pachinko machine 3a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a ball payout outlet (for example, a ball payout outlet 23a) is provided at a position above the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a on the front surface portion 11a. As a control for paying out the number of balls according to the lending request signal from the ball payout exit, the nozzle for guiding the game ball paid out from the ball payout exit to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a is detachably provided. Good. That is, the nozzle may be configured to indirectly pay out the game ball to the pachinko machine 3a. In addition, either the direct payout or the indirect payout may be selectively performed.

<Appearance of game medium handling device 1b used in pachi-slot machine 3b>
FIG. 10 is an external view of the game medium handling device 1b used in the pachi-slot machine 3b. The pachi-slot machine 3b is omitted in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the game medium handling device 1b includes a front surface portion 11b and a housing 12b, and the front surface portion 11b has a status indicator 13b, a card insertion opening 14b, and a bill insertion opening through which a bill can be inserted. 15b, a touch panel LCD 16b, a camera section 17b, a non-contact IC card reader/writer 18b, a speaker cover 19b, a front panel 22, a medal payout slot 23, a medal counting slot 24, a medal guide member 25, and the like are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the game medium handling device 1b is provided with a medal payout portion 130 which is detachable. The medal payout unit 130 can be switched between a used state (used position) and a stored state (stored position) as shown in FIG. In the used state, the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 23 are set so as to slide down the inclined surface due to its own weight. It is designed to be stored at a height position between the mouth and the lower plate. In addition, the inclined surface of the medal payout portion 130 is configured to be expandable/contractible so as to draw an arc, and the medal payout portion 130 is configured to be rotatable upward, whereby the inclined surface is contracted and the contracted medal payout is performed. By rotating the part 130 upward, a transition from the use state (use position) to the storage state (storage position) is performed.

  In the game medium handling device 1b according to the present embodiment, when the player issues a payout instruction to the game medium handling device 1b or receives a lending request signal from the lending terminal board 307 of the pachi-slot machine 3b, a medal is issued. A predetermined number of medals (for example, 50 coins) is to be paid out to the payout unit 130, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as with the game medium handling device 1a, medals are directly paid to the pachi-slot machine 3b. The payout control may be performed. Further, in place of or instead of the medal payout unit 130, a nozzle for guiding the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 23 to the lower plate of the pachi-slot machine 3b is detachably provided, and the nozzle indirectly serves the pachi-slot machine. A medal may be paid out to 3b.

<Structure of pachinko machine 3a>
Next, the structure of the pachinko machine 3a will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the pachinko machine 3a, and FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine 3a.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the pachinko machine 3a includes a main body 32, a base door 33 pivotally attached to the main body 32 so as to be openable and closable, and a glass door 34 pivotably attached to the base door 33. I have it.

  The main body 32 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having an opening 32a (see FIG. 12). Examples of the material of the main body 32 include wood.

  The base door 33 is formed in a rectangular shape having an outer shape substantially equal to that of the main body 32. The base door 33 is arranged in front of the main body 32 and opens and closes the opening 32 a of the main body 32. The base door 33 is provided with an opening 33a. The opening 33a is formed in a quadrangle having a size that occupies most of the upper portion from the substantially central portion of the base door 33.

  Further, a speaker 41, a game board 42, a display device 43, a dish unit 44, a launching device 45, a payout device 46, and a board unit 47 are attached to the base door 33. The speaker 41 and the display device 43 represent a specific example of the notification means according to the present invention.

  The speaker 41 is arranged above the base door 33. The game board 42 is arranged in front of the base door 33 and covers the opening 33 a of the base door 33. The entire game board 42 is formed of a transparent plate-shaped resin (transparent member). Examples of the resin having transparency include acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin.

  Further, on the front surface of the game board 42, a game area 42a in which the game balls shot from the launching device 45 roll is formed. This game area 42a is an area surrounded by guide rails (not shown). A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the game area 42a.

  The display device 43 is arranged so as to overlap the back surface side of the game board 42. The display device 43 has a display area 43a for displaying an image. The display area 43a is set to a size overlapping the whole or a part of the game board 42. In the display area 43a of the display device 43, various images such as an identification pattern for effect, an effect image, and a decorative image for decoration are displayed. The player can visually recognize the image displayed in the display area 43a of the display device 43 via the game board 42.

  As the display device 43, for example, a liquid crystal display device can be applied. However, the display device according to the present invention is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display.

  Further, a spacer 49 is arranged on the back side of the game board 42. The spacer 49 forms, between the back surface of the game board 42 and the front surface of the display device 43, a space that serves as a flow path for a game ball rolling in the game area 42a of the game board 42. The spacer 49 is made of a transparent material. Note that the spacer according to the present invention is not limited to being formed of a transparent material, and for example, a part thereof may be formed of a transparent material. Further, it may be formed of a material having no transparency.

  The dish unit 44 is arranged below the game board 42. The plate unit 44 has an upper plate 51 and a lower plate 52, and the lower plate 52 is located below the upper plate 51. The upper plate 51 and the lower plate 52 are respectively formed with payout openings 51a and 52a for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When the predetermined payout condition is satisfied, the game balls are discharged from the payout openings 51a and 52a and stored in the upper plate 51 and the lower plate 52. The game balls stored in the upper plate 51 are shot by the launching device 45 to the game area 42a.

  The dish unit 44 is provided with an effect button 53. The effect button 53 is arranged on the upper plate 51. A dial operation unit (jog dial) 54 is rotatably fitted around the effect button 53. When performing a predetermined effect, an image prompting the user to operate the effect button 53 and the dial operation unit 54 is displayed in the display area 43a of the display device 43.

  The launching device 45 is arranged in the lower right part of the base door 33. The launching device 45 includes a launching handle 55 that can be operated by a player, and a panel body 56 that engages with the lower right portion of the dish unit 44. The firing handle 55 is arranged on the front surface side of the panel body 56 and is rotatably supported by the panel body 56. Further, on the back surface side of the panel body 56, a solenoid actuator (not shown), which is a specific example of a drive device for firing a game ball, is provided.

  A touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 55, and a firing volume is provided inside the firing handle 55. The firing volume changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 55, and changes the electric power supplied to the solenoid actuator.

  When the player's hand touches the touch sensor of the firing handle 55, the touch sensor outputs a detection signal. As a result, it is detected that the player grips the firing handle 55, and the game ball can be fired by the solenoid actuator.

  When the player holds the firing handle 55 and turns it in the clockwise direction, the resistance value of the firing volume changes according to the turning angle of the firing handle 55, and the power corresponding to the resistance value is supplied to the solenoid actuator. Supplied. As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 51 are sequentially fired, and the fired game balls are guided to the guide rails and discharged to the game area 42a of the game board 42.

  A firing stop button (not shown) is provided on the side of the firing handle 55. The firing stop button is provided to stop the firing of the game ball by the solenoid actuator. When the player presses the firing stop button, the firing of the game ball is stopped even when the firing handle 55 is gripped and rotated.

  The payout device 46 and the board unit 47 are arranged on the back side of the base door 33. The payout device 46 is supplied with game balls from a storage unit (not shown). The payout device 46 pays out a predetermined number of game balls supplied to the storage unit to the upper plate 51 or the lower plate 52 based on the establishment of the payout condition. The board unit 47 has various control boards. The above-mentioned main control unit 301a and sub-control unit 302a are provided on various control boards.

  The glass door 34 is arranged in front of the game board 42, and is formed in a substantially quadrangular shape having a size that covers the game board 42. A speaker cover 59 facing the speaker 41 is provided above the glass door 34.

  Further, at the center of the glass door 34, an opening 34a having a size exposing at least the game area 42a of the game board 42 is formed. The opening 34a of the glass door 34 is closed by a protective glass 58 having transparency. Therefore, when the glass door 34 is closed with respect to the base door 33, the protective glass 58 faces at least the game area 42a of the game board 42.

<Structure of pachi-slot machine 3b>
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 3b in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachi-slot machine 3b of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the pachi-slot machine 3b includes a cabinet 61a that houses reels, circuit boards, and the like, and a front door 61b that is attached to the cabinet 61a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 61a, three reels 63L, 63C, 63R are provided, and the three reels 63L, 63C, 63R are arranged in a row in the lateral direction (direction orthogonal to the reel rotation direction). Hereinafter, the reels 63L, 63C, 63R are referred to as the left reel 63L, the middle reel 63C, and the right reel 63R, respectively.

  Each reel (display row) has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface (circulating surface) of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are continuously drawn along the circumferential direction of the reel body.

  At the center of the front door 61b, a liquid crystal display device 70 and a display window 64 for displaying the symbols drawn on the three reels 63L, 63C, 63R are provided. Then, on the liquid crystal display device 70, an image is displayed and an effect is executed.

  The display window 64 is made of, for example, a transparent member such as an acrylic plate, and as shown in FIG. 13, is provided at a position overlapping with the arrangement area of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), and 3 It is provided so as to be located on the front side (player side) of one reel. Therefore, the symbols drawn on the three reels provided behind the display window 64 can be viewed through the display window 64.

  Further, on the left side of the display window 64 when viewed from the front, a 7-segment display device 66 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided. The 7-segment display 66 is the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter, referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of paid-out coins), and is deposited inside the pachi-slot machine 3b. Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) that are stored is digitally displayed.

  Further, the front door 61b is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 71, MAX bet button 72, 1BET button 74, start lever 76, stop buttons 77L, 77C, 77R) which are objects to be operated by the player.

  The medal insertion slot 71 is provided to accept medals that are inserted into the pachi-slot machine 3b from the outside by the player. The medals received through the medal insertion slot 71 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, 3) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited in the pachi-slot machine 3b ( So-called credit function). In the pachi-slot machine 3b of the present embodiment, the number of medals that can be inserted in one game is one, two, or three.

  The MAX bet button 72 and the 1BET button 74 are provided to determine the number of medals deposited in the pachi-slot machine 3b for one game. Although not shown in FIG. 13, a settlement button is provided on the front door 61b (disposed on the side of the start lever 76 opposite to the stop button). The settlement button is provided for pulling out (discharging) the medals stored inside the pachi-slot machine 3b to the outside.

  The start lever 76 is provided to start rotation of all reels (63L, 63C, 63R). The stop buttons 77L, 77C, 77R are provided in association with the left reel 63L, the middle reel 63C, and the right reel 63R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 77L, 77C, 77R are referred to as a left stop button 77L, a middle stop button 77C, and a right stop button 77R, respectively.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13, the front door 61b is provided with a medal payout opening 78, a medal tray 79, speakers 80L, 80R, and the like.

  The medal payout port 78 guides the medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 83, which will be described later, to the outside. The medal tray 79 stores the medals discharged from the medal payout opening 78. Further, various lamps provided on the front door 61b are composed of LEDs or the like, and turn on/off the light in a pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect. In addition, the speakers 80L and 80R output sound effects and music such as music corresponding to the effect contents.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, a configuration including the liquid crystal display device 70 will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of LEDs may be arranged in a matrix on the upper part of the reel, and the effect (notification) may be performed by a dot pattern by turning on and off these LEDs.

  Next, the internal structure of the pachi-slot machine 3b will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a state in which the front door 61b is opened and the middle door 86 provided on the back side of the front door 61b is closed with respect to the front door 61b. Further, FIG. 15 shows a state in which the front door 61b is opened and the middle door 86 is opened with respect to the front door 61b.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 61a, in the lower part of the cabinet 61a, a large amount of medals can be stored, and a medal payout device 83 (hereinafter, hopper 83 Is provided). Further, a power supply device 84 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachi-slot machine 3b is provided on one side portion (left side in the example shown in FIG. 14) of the hopper 83 in the cabinet 61a.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the middle door 86 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the front door 61b, and is configured to open and close the display window 64 (see FIG. 15) from the back side. Door stoppers 86a, 86b, 86c are provided on the upper and lower portions of the middle door 86. The door stoppers 86a, 86b, 86c fix (prohibit) the opening operation of the middle door 86 with the display window 64 closed from the back side. That is, in order to open the middle door 86, it is necessary to rotate the door stoppers 86a, 86b, 86c to release the fixation of the middle door 86.

  The middle door 86 is provided with the main board 81 that constitutes the above-described main controller 301b. The main control unit 301b controls the main operation of the game in the pachi-slot machine 3b and the flow between the operations, such as the determination of the internal winning combination, the rotation and stop of each reel, and the determination of the presence or absence of winning.

  Further, three reels (a left reel 63L, a middle reel 63C, and a right reel 63R) are provided in a central portion of the middle door 86. Although not shown in FIG. 14, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  Above the middle door 86, the sub-board 82 that constitutes the above-mentioned sub-control unit 302b is provided. The sub-control unit 302b controls execution of an effect such as displaying an image.

  Further, on the back side of the front door 61b, a selector 85 is provided below the area where the display window 64 is arranged. The selector 85 is a device that selects whether or not the material, shape, and the like of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion opening 71 is proper, and guides the medal determined to be proper to the hopper 83. Although not shown in FIG. 14, a medal sensor 85S for detecting the passage of a proper medal is provided on the path of the medal in the selector 85.

<Structure of each display unit 4>
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a structure of each display unit 4 will be described. FIG. 16 is a front view schematically showing each display unit 4.

  Each display unit 4 has a main body housing 911 having a liquid crystal display unit 405 on the front surface, and is installed so as to be located above the gaming machine 3. A platform number display portion 901 that displays a platform number is provided above the liquid crystal display portion 405, and lamps 406 are provided around the liquid crystal display portion 405 on the left and right sides of the platform number display portion 901.

  On the liquid crystal display unit 405, game data regarding today's game for the corresponding gaming machine 3 is displayed. The game data is mainly information managed by the game machine 3, specifically, the number of game media ejected by the player (out number) and the number of game media paid out by the game machine 3 (safe number). , Information about the game such as the game status of the gaming machine 3 (game status signal), door opening, and error. Further, in the game data, information mainly managed by the game medium handling device 1, specifically, lending of the game medium from the game medium handling device 1 and the number of game media in the game medium handling device 1 It includes information about games, such as measurement of, replay using counting cards, and the like. The display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405 can be changed (set) by operating a plurality of buttons 902 to 908.

  In addition, in the liquid crystal display unit 405, when an error (abnormality) occurs in the gaming machine 3, or when the base door 33 (door) or the glass door 34 (frame) of the pachinko machine 3a is in an open state, the game is played. A character (for example, a character such as "in error") for notifying the employee or the player of the place is displayed.

  A plurality of buttons 902 to 908 are arranged side by side on the lower front side of the main body housing 911. Specifically, in order from the left side, a “call” button 902, a “advance” button 903, a “determine” button 904, a “return” button 905, a “past” button 906, a “history” button 907, and a “graph switching” button 908. Is provided. Further, on the right side thereof, a remote controller communication unit 909 that receives the instruction data from the remote controller described above is provided. A speaker 407 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the main body housing 911.

  By operating the remote controller, various kinds of information can be input to each unit display 4. For example, the unit number of each unit display unit 4 can be input by operating the remote controller. The unit number of each unit display device 4 can be input by operating a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 without using a remote controller. In addition, when the liquid crystal display unit 405 functions as a touch panel, the unit number of each display unit 4 can be input by a touch operation on the touch panel.

  The “call” button 902 is a button for calling a clerk of the game shop. Further, the “advance” button 903, the “enter” button 904, and the “return” button 905 are buttons for selecting and deciding display data. The “past” button 906 is a button for displaying a past game history (for example, weekly data for one week). The “history” button 907 is a button for displaying today's game history. The “graph switching” button 908 is a button for instructing switching of the display of the slump graph.

  Further, when an appropriate operation is performed on the plurality of buttons 902 to 908, the setting of the function of each unit display device 4 (specifically, the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, the speaker). The sound output mode in 407) can be changed to the one desired by the player. The setting changed by the player (the changed setting) is stored in the storage unit 403 in a predetermined case.

<System configuration diagram of the gaming system>
FIG. 17 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming system including the display units 4 according to the present invention. A plurality of island controllers 8 and a HUB 9 are LAN-connected to the server device 2, and the island edge counting device 5, the settlement device 6, and the prize management device 7 are LAN-connected via the HUB 9.

  Further, in the server device 2, when the game medium handling device 1a, the pachinko machine 3a, and each display device 4 are regarded as one unit (hereinafter referred to as "pachinko game unit"), a predetermined number of pachinko game units are provided. LAN connection is made via the island controller 8 and the HUB 9. Similarly, when the gaming medium handling device 1b, the pachi-slot machine 3b, and the respective display devices 4 are set as one unit (hereinafter, referred to as "pachi-slot gaming unit"), a predetermined number of pachi-slot gaming units are the island controller 8 and It is connected to the LAN via the HUB 9. A unit to which these pachinko game units or pachislot game units are connected is called an island unit.

  The server device 2 is usually configured to set rate information for each island. For example, a pachinko gaming unit shown in parallel directly below the island edge counting device 5 in FIG. 17 is set with a 4-yen rate, and a pachinko gaming unit shown in parallel below is set to Set 1 yen rate.

  The island edge counting device 5 is provided at a game island edge or the like, counts game balls and medals acquired by the player, and associates the counted value with the identification information of the card together with the rate information. In addition, the island edge counting device 5 prints and issues information indicating the count value and the lending rate on a receipt. It should be noted that the island edge counting device 5 may be provided for each lending rate, or may be able to select a lending rate to be associated with when counting game balls or medals.

  When the card is inserted when the balance information is associated with the identification information of the card, the settlement device 6 pays out cash corresponding to the balance information. Note that the settlement device 6 may pay out cash corresponding to these pieces of information, based not only on the balance information but also on ball holding information for each rate associated with the card identification information.

  The free gift management device 7 is a terminal device for free gifts provided at a free gift exchange counter in a game shop, and manages the number of acquired game media and the exchange of free gifts using exchange game medium number management information (not shown). To do. The exchange game medium number management information is information in which the number of game media required for exchange with a prize is associated with each prize. For example, in the case of the 4-yen rate, 2 balls are associated as the number of game media requiring exchange with the lowest unit price prize, and in the case of the 1-yen rate, 8 balls are the number of game medium requiring exchange with the lowest unit price prize. It is associated. The number of game media that need to be exchanged for the lowest unit price prize is not limited to the above example, and can be set appropriately.

  Here, when the player brings a card associated with ball holding information and inserts the card into the card insertion slot of a card processing machine (not shown), the prize according to the ball holding information for each rate. Shall be able to receive. Further, in the prize management device 7, a player can bring a receipt and exchange the prize based on the information indicating the count value and the lending rate printed on the receipt brought by the player.

  At that time, a store clerk in the prize exchange counter presses an exchange button (not shown) corresponding to the prize designated by the player. The prize management device 7, which has accepted the pressing of the exchange button, executes exchange control for subtracting the number of game media corresponding to the designated prize from the count value. After that, the store clerk hands the prize designated to the player by hand. The special prize described below may be automatically paid out from a prize payout machine (not shown) connected to the prize management device 7.

  In addition, in this embodiment, since the ball management information is stored for each rate, the prize management device 7 adds up the ball management information when executing the exchange control, and exchanges the ball information. May be performed.

  Here, the technology of a game device and a game system provided together with a game machine has heretofore been known. For example, it is as described in JP-A-2014-223494. The game device and the game system described in JP-A-2014-223494 have versatility.

  However, gaming devices and gaming systems are required to have high versatility.

  Therefore, the individual display device 4 and the gaming system including the individual display device 4 according to the present invention are configured to be able to execute various controls in order to enhance versatility. The various controls include function setting control, which will be described later, data restoration control, tampering/door opening notification control, data correction control, data communication control, and automatic file search control. The individual display device 4 and the gaming system including the individual display device 4 can be enhanced in versatility by these controls.

<Function setting control (select whether to use the main unit setting)>
Here, as described above, the technology of the game device and the game system provided together with the game machine is conventionally known. For example, there has been proposed a table-to-table device or a management system that can switch the operation mode of the table-to-machine device (game device) and can control the normal business mode and the normal store closing mode (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-223494). See the bulletin).

  However, since the game machine and the game device are system-managed by the technique described in JP-A-2014-223494, the setting of the game device can be arbitrarily changed by various setting methods in recent game devices. Therefore, depending on the gaming device, it is necessary to judge which of the preset setting and the changed setting is to be applied and select an arbitrary setting depending on the situation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to apply arbitrary settings (increase versatility) according to the situation even if the game apparatus has various setting methods. And to provide a gaming system.

  Each of the display units 4 and the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention is capable of applying arbitrary settings depending on the situation (hereinafter, referred to as “first Function control)) is executed.

  Hereinafter, a control flow relating to the first function setting control executed by each unit display device 4 and the server device 2 (game system) will be described with reference to FIG. 18.

  In FIG. 18, the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display unit 4, and the process shown on the right side is the process executed by the server device 2. The processing executed by the first function setting control includes processing at the first power-on, processing at the time of setting operation, processing at the time of power failure, and processing at the time of recovery from power failure. Further, although the function setting control is described as “setting”, it is not limited to this, and may be various data such as data regarding a game result, advertisement, and error.

  First, the processing at the first power-on in the first function setting control will be described. The process at the time of turning on the power for the first time is, for example, a process executed when each display unit 4 is installed in a game hall and the power is turned on for the first time for each display unit 4.

  When the power is turned on to each unit display device 4 for the first time, the server device 2 sets a specific setting (hereinafter referred to as “setting A”) as a function setting of each unit display device 4 to the unit display device 4. It is transmitted (step S2111). In the present embodiment, the setting A relates to the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound emission mode of the speaker 407.

  Upon receiving the setting A (step S1111), each display unit 4 applies the setting A as a function setting. Thus, when each display unit 4 applies the setting A as the function setting, the contents of the setting A are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 of each display unit 4, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output from the speaker 407. It is reflected in the mode.

  In this way, each display unit 4 applies the setting A stored in the server device 2 as the function setting when the power is turned on for the first time. The above-mentioned “setting A” may be a default setting managed by the server device 2, and is the same as the previous individual display device installed before the installation of each individual display device 4 of this time. 4 may be installed. Further, the “setting B” may be a setting that can be changed by the player, or a setting that can be set only by an administrator who manages the game hall, and both the player and the administrator. May be configurable.

  Next, the processing during the setting operation in the first function setting control will be described. The process at the time of setting operation is a process executed when an appropriate operation is performed with respect to the setting of the function of each unit display device 4.

  When an appropriate operation is performed on the setting of the function of each unit display device 4 (more specifically, when an appropriate operation is performed on the plurality of buttons 902 to 908), each unit display device 4 based on the operation. The setting of the function is changed (set) from the original setting A (step S1112). In the following, the setting after changing the function of each unit display device 4 is referred to as “setting B”.

  When the function setting of each unit display device 4 is changed, each unit display device 4 applies the setting B (changed setting) as the function setting. In this way, the content of the setting B is reflected on the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405 of each display unit 4, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound emission mode of the speaker 407.

  In this way, each display unit 4 can change the display contents and the like on the liquid crystal display unit 405 from the initial contents to those desired by the player.

  Next, the processing when the power is cut off in the first function setting control will be described. Note that the process at the time of power interruption is executed when the power supply of each display device 4 is cut off (for example, when the employee turns off the power supply of each display device 4 after the end of business at the game hall). This is the processing that is performed. Note that this is not limited to the case where it is determined that the power is cut off due to the fact that the power supply is actually cut off. Even when it is determined that the power is cut off due to the cause, it is possible to recognize that the power is off.

  When the power of each display unit 4 is cut off, each display unit 4 stores the current function setting (that is, the setting B changed from the setting A in the processing at the time of the setting operation) in the storage unit 403. Yes (step S1113). In the present embodiment, even when the power of each display unit 4 is cut off, the power is stored in the storage unit 403 of each display unit 4 by the power from the backup battery (not shown) or the like. Content that has been cleared shall not be cleared. The backup battery may be installed in each unit display device 4 or may be installed outside each unit display device 4.

  Next, the processing at the time of power failure recovery in the first function setting control will be described. In addition, the process at the time of restoration from power failure means that the power source of each display device 4 is turned on (for example, an employee turns on the power supply of each display device 4 before the opening of the game hall). Process). It should be noted that not only the case where it is determined that the power supply is restored due to the fact that the power supply is actually restarted, but the case where it is determined that the power is cut off due to a cause different from the power supply as described above, It may be a case where it is determined that the power supply is restored due to the elimination of the cause.

  When the power of each display unit 4 is restored, each display unit 4 sends information indicating that the power is restored to the server device 2. As a result, each unit display device 4 applies to the server device 2 any of the setting A stored in the server device 2 or the setting B stored in each unit display device 4 as the function setting. A request is made to select whether or not to do (step S1114).

  Although it has been stated that each display unit 4 requests the server apparatus 2 to select whether or not to apply the function setting, the present invention is not limited to this, and the server apparatus 2 displays each unit display unit 4 to display each function. The server device 2 may transmit the setting to each unit display device 4 when it is detected that the power supply of the device 4 is restored (whether the power supply is turned on). In this case, even if any setting is made on each display unit 4, the setting stored in the server device 2 may be prioritized and set as the function of each display unit 4. Conceivable.

  When the server device 2 receives the information indicating that the power supply of each display device 4 has been restored, the server device 2 sets either the setting A stored in the server device 2 or the setting B stored in each display device 4. A selection (judgment) is made as to whether or not to apply the function setting of each display unit 4 (step S2112). The result of the determination (that is, which setting, setting A or setting B, is applied) is arbitrarily set by an employee of the game arcade and stored in the server device 2.

  In this way, when the server device 2 determines to apply the setting A stored in the server device 2 as the setting of the function of each unit display device 4, the server device 2 transmits the setting A to each unit display device 4 (step S2113). On the other hand, when the server device 2 determines to apply the setting B stored in each unit display device 4 as the setting of the function of each unit display device 4, the server device 2 does not transmit the setting A to each unit display device 4. If it is determined that the setting B stored in each unit display device 4 is applied as the setting of the function of each unit display unit 4, the setting A is not transmitted to each unit display unit 4, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the display device 4 may transmit a signal (for example, a response signal) that can be determined not to use the setting A.

  Each display device 4 determines whether or not the setting A is received from the server device 2 within a predetermined period after transmitting the information indicating that the power is restored to the server device 2 as described above (step S1114). Yes (step S1115).

  Then, when each display device 4 determines that the setting A is received from the server device 2 within a predetermined period (step S1115; Yes), the received setting A is applied as the function setting (step S1115). S1116). In this way, when each display unit 4 applies the setting A as the function setting, the content of the setting A is reflected on the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound emission mode of the speaker 407.

  On the other hand, when each display device 4 determines that the setting A is not received from the server device 2 within the predetermined period (step S1115; No), the stored setting B is applied as the function setting. (Step S1117). In this way, when each unit display device 4 applies the setting B as the function setting, the content of the setting B is reflected on the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. That is, the display contents and the like on the liquid crystal display unit 405 are the same as when the power of the individual display unit 4 was cut off.

  As described above, in the first function setting control, when the power of each display unit 4 is restored, as the function setting of each display unit 4, the setting A stored in the server device 2 or each Which of the settings B stored in the platform display 4 is preferentially applied can be appropriately selected according to the settings of the server device 2 (settings by an employee of the game hall).

  In addition, in the process at the time of restoration from power failure, when each display unit 4 determines that the setting A is not received from the server device 2 within a predetermined period (step S1115; No), the stored setting B is stored. However, the specific setting may be stored in advance in the storage unit 403 and the specific setting may be applied as the functional setting.

As described above, in the first function setting control, each unit display device 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
A control unit 400 (setting changing means) capable of changing the settings relating to each display unit 4 (gaming device) is provided, and the setting A (the setting relating to each display unit 4 (gaming device)) is provided. 1) can be stored, and the settings B (second setting) and the setting A, which are settings relating to the respective display units 4 (gaming devices) changed by the control unit 400 (setting changing unit). The respective display devices 4 (gaming devices) capable of communicating with the server device 2 (management device) that can select which setting (first setting) has priority,
When the setting A (first setting) is received by communicating with the server device 2 (management device) when the power is turned on, each of the individual display units 4 is based on the setting A (first setting). (Gaming device) is set, and when the setting A (first setting) is not received, each unit display device 4 (gaming device) is set based on the setting B (second setting). It is a thing.

  With such a configuration, the individual display unit 4 can be improved in versatility. Moreover, even if each display unit 4 has various setting methods, it is possible to apply arbitrary setting according to the situation.

  Specifically, the setting of each unit display device 4 is either setting B changed on the side of each unit display device 4 or setting A stored on the server device 2 side by communicating with the server device 2 when the power is turned on. Or is given priority. In this way, even if the setting of the function of each display unit 4 can be changed on both the display unit 4 side and the server device 2 side, each display unit 4 can easily change the setting. Becomes That is, even if each display unit 4 has various setting methods, appropriate setting can be applied according to the situation, and versatility can be enhanced.

Further, in the first function setting control, each unit display device 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
If the control unit 400 (setting changing means) changes the setting to the setting B (second setting) after the power is turned on, the setting A (first setting) is set. The setting B (second setting) can be stored, and when the power is turned on again, it is determined whether or not to use the setting stored in each of the display units 4 (gaming device). When it is determined that the setting stored in each unit display device 4 (game device) is used, each unit display device 4 (game device) is set based on the setting B (second setting). If it is determined that the setting stored in each display unit 4 (game device) is not used, the setting A (first setting) stored in the server device 2 (management device) is used. It is a thing.

  With such a configuration, each display unit 4 only needs to receive the setting A from the server apparatus 2 when using the setting A stored in the server apparatus 2, and the setting from the server apparatus 2 when using the setting B. You don't have to receive. That is, each unit display device 4 can be quickly activated when the setting B is used. In this way, each display unit 4 can select the setting method according to the purpose, and the versatility can be improved.

Further, the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first function setting control,
Each unit display device 4 (gaming device) provided with a control unit 400 (setting changing unit) capable of changing the settings relating to each unit display device 4 (gaming device),
The setting A (first setting), which is the setting related to the display unit 4 (game device), can be stored and changed by the control unit 400 (setting changing unit). It is possible to select which one of the setting B (second setting) and the setting A (first setting), which are settings relating to the display device 4), is prioritized. A gaming system having a communicable server device 2 (management device),
When the setting A (first setting) is received by communicating with the server device 2 (management device) when the power is turned on, each of the individual display units 4 is based on the setting A (first setting). (Gaming device) is set, and when the setting A (first setting) is not received, each unit display device 4 (gaming device) is set based on the setting B (second setting). It is a thing.

  With such a configuration, the gaming system can improve versatility. Further, the gaming system can apply arbitrary settings according to the situation even if each display device 4 has various setting methods.

  Specifically, in the gaming system, the setting of each unit display device 4 is stored in the setting B changed on the side of each unit display device 4 by communicating with the server device 2 when the power is turned on. Either setting A has priority. In this way, even if the setting of the function of each display unit 4 can be changed on both the display unit 4 side and the server device 2 side, each display unit 4 can easily change the setting. Becomes That is, in the gaming system, each unit display device 4 can apply appropriate settings according to the situation even if it has various setting methods, and it is possible to enhance versatility.

  In the present embodiment, each unit display device 4 is illustrated as one embodiment of the game device according to the present invention, but the game device according to the present invention is limited to each unit display device. is not. That is, the gaming device according to the present invention may be one that constitutes a pachinko gaming unit or a pachislot gaming unit.

  Further, in the first function setting control, each process performed by each unit display device 4 and the server device 2 may be performed by at least one of each unit display device 4 or the server device 2, and the target of the process is It is not limited to the embodiment.

  It should be noted that the control in which any setting can be applied according to the situation even if it has various setting methods is not limited to the above-described first function setting control. Hereinafter, two different examples of the first function setting control (hereinafter, referred to as "second function setting control" and "third function setting control") will be described.

  Hereinafter, a control flow relating to the second function setting control executed by each display unit 4 and the server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the second function setting control, unlike the first function setting control, for example, for each island, one of the plurality of unit display devices 4 is the master unit display device 4 (hereinafter, , Is set as “each unit display device 4M” for convenience, and the others are set as slave each unit display device 4 (hereinafter, referred to as “each unit display device 4S” for convenience). The master display device 4M plays a more central role than the slave display device 4S in the second function setting control. The master display device 4M and the slave display device 4S can send and receive various kinds of information to and from each other. In addition, in this embodiment, the number of each master display device 4M is one, but it may be two or more.

  In FIG. 19, the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each slave display unit 4S, the process shown in the center is the process executed by each master display unit 4M, and the process shown on the right side. Is a process executed by the server device 2. As with the first function setting control, the processing executed by the second function setting control includes the processing when the power is turned on for the first time, the processing when the setting operation is performed, the processing when the power is cut off, and the processing when the power is restored. included. Since the processing at the first power-on and the processing at the time of setting operation in the second function setting control are substantially the same as the processing in the first function setting control, they are omitted in FIG.

  First, the process when the power is cut off in the second function setting control will be described.

  When the power supply of each slave display unit 4S is cut off, each slave display unit 4S masters the current function setting (that is, the setting B changed from the setting A in the setting operation processing). To each display unit 4M (step S1121). Upon receiving the setting B from each slave display device 4S, the master display device 4M stores the received setting B in the storage unit 403 of each slave display device 4M (step S1131).

  In this way, the master display device 4M stores all the changed settings for each display device 4S when, for example, the power of the slave display devices 4S is shut off. To do.

  Next, the processing at the time of power failure recovery in the second function setting control will be described.

  When the power supply of each slave display unit 4S is restored, the respective display unit 4S transmits information indicating that the power supply is restored to each master display unit 4M. As a result, each slave display unit 4S selects either the setting A stored in the server device 2 or the setting B stored in each master display unit 4M for the master display unit 4M. A request is made to select whether or not to apply the setting (1) as the function setting (step S1122).

  Then, when each master display device 4M receives the information indicating that the power supply of each slave display device 4S is restored, the master display device 4M transmits the information to the server device 2. As a result, each master display device 4M slaves to the server device 2 either setting A stored in the server device 2 or setting B stored in each master display device 4M. It is requested to select whether or not to apply the function setting of each unit display device 4S (step S1132).

  When the server device 2 receives the information indicating that the power of each slave display device 4S has been restored, the setting A stored in the server device 2 or the setting B stored in each master display device 4M, Which of the settings is to be applied as the setting of the function of each slave display unit 4S is selected (determined) (step S2121). The result of the determination (that is, which setting, setting A or setting B, is applied) is arbitrarily set by an employee of the game arcade and stored in the server device 2.

  Thus, when the server device 2 determines to apply the setting A stored in the server device 2 as the setting of the function of each slave display unit 4M, the setting A is applied to each master display unit 4M. It is transmitted (step S2122). On the other hand, the server device 2 applies the setting B stored in each master display device 4M as the setting of the function of each slave display device 4S (the setting A stored in the server device 2 is applied to each slave device). If the setting is not applied as the setting of the function of the display unit 4S), the setting A is not transmitted to each of the master display units 4M.

  Each master display device 4M transmits the information indicating that the power supply of each slave display device 4S is restored to the server device 2 as described above (step S1132), and then sets the setting A within the predetermined period. It is determined whether it is received from the device 2 (step S1133).

  Then, when each master display unit 4M determines that the setting A is received from the server device 2 within a predetermined period (step S1133; Yes), the received setting A is slave display unit 4M. It is determined as the setting of the 4S function (step S1134). On the other hand, when the master display unit 4M determines that the setting A has not been received from the server device 2 within a predetermined period (step S1133; No), the stored setting B is stored in each slave unit. It is determined as the setting of the function of the display device 4S (step S1135).

  Each master display unit 4M displays the setting A or the setting B (setting reflected on the display content etc. on the liquid crystal display unit 405) determined as the function setting of each slave display unit 4S. To the machine 4S (step S1136).

  When receiving the setting A or the setting B determined as the function setting, each slave display unit 4S applies the received setting as the function setting (step S1123). In this way, when each slave display unit 4S applies the setting A or the setting B as the setting of the function, the contents of the setting are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound emission mode of the speaker 407. Reflected.

  As described above, in the second function setting control, when the power of each slave display device 4S is restored, the setting A stored in the server device 2 is set as the function of each slave display device 4S. Alternatively, which of the settings B stored in each master display unit 4M is to be preferentially applied can be appropriately selected according to the settings of the server device 2 (settings by an employee of the game hall).

  In the process at the time of restoration from power failure, each master display device 4M stores the setting A when it determines that the setting A is not received from the server device 2 within a predetermined period (step S1133; No). Although the setting B is determined as the function setting (step S1135), the specific setting may be stored in advance in the storage unit 403 and the specific setting may be determined as the function setting.

As described above, in the second function setting control, each unit display device 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
A control unit 400 (setting changing means) capable of changing settings relating to each display unit 4 (gaming device) is provided, and each slave display unit 4S (first gaming device) and each master unit Each display device 4 (game device) having a display device 4M (second game device),
Each master display unit 4M (second game device) is
Each of the slaves that can store a setting A (first setting) that is a setting relating to each slave display unit 4S (first gaming device) and that has been changed by the control unit 400 (setting changing unit) The server device 2 (management which can select which of the setting B (second setting) and the setting A (first setting), which are the settings relating to the stand display device 4S (first gaming device), has priority. Device),
It is possible to communicate with each slave display device 4S (first game device),
A storage unit 403 (storage means) capable of storing the setting A (first setting) and the setting B (second setting);
Each slave display unit 4S (first game device) communicates with the server device 2 (management device) when the power is turned on, and the server device 2 (management device) stores the server device 2 (management device). When the setting A (first setting) is received, each slave display unit 4S (first gaming device) is set based on the setting A (first setting), and the server device is set. If the setting A (first setting) is not received from 2 (management device), each slave display unit 4S (first gaming device) is set based on the setting B (second setting). A control unit 400 (setting means) for
It is equipped with.

  With such a configuration, the individual display unit 4 can be improved in versatility. Moreover, even if each display unit 4 has various setting methods, it is possible to apply arbitrary setting according to the situation.

  Specifically, the setting of each slave display unit 4S is performed by the master display unit 4M communicating with the server device 2 when the power is turned on, so that the setting B changed on the side of each display unit 4 or One of the settings A stored on the server device 2 side has priority. Thus, even if the setting of the function of each slave display device 4S can be changed on both the respective display device 4S side and the server device 2 side, each slave display device 4S can easily change the setting. Is possible. That is, each slave display unit 4S can apply appropriate settings according to the situation even if it has various setting methods, and it is possible to enhance versatility.

  In addition, since each slave display unit 4S is substantially controlled by each master display unit 4M, it is not necessary for the server device 2 to transmit the setting to each slave display unit 4S. It becomes possible for the master display device 4M and the server device 2 to perform distributed processing regarding the settings of the display device 4S. Thus, in each unit display device 4 (each slave unit display unit 4S and each master unit display unit 4M), it is possible to reduce the processing load on each unit display unit 4.

  Although it has been described that the setting unit A and the setting unit B are stored in the storage unit 403 of each master display unit 4M, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first storage unit of each master display unit 4M is not limited to this. The setting A may be stored in the second storage unit and the setting B may be stored in the second storage unit. This is because there is a main control circuit and a sub control circuit as a control circuit in each master display unit 4M, the main control circuit manages the settings of each master display unit 4M, and the slave control circuit controls each slave. This is because it is assumed that the settings of the stand display device 4S are managed. In this case, the sub-control circuit in each master display unit 4M controls the display screen in each master display unit 4M, and each slave display unit 4S does not have a main control circuit and does not have a slave control unit. It has only the same sub-control circuit as that of the master display unit 4M provided in each display unit 4S, and the sub-control circuit in each slave display unit 4S controls the display screen of each slave display unit 4S. The control may be controllable. Therefore, the main control circuit in each master display unit 4M controls the sub-control circuit in each master display unit 4M and the sub-control circuit in each slave display unit 4S. It is also conceivable that the main control circuit in the table display unit 4M is provided with a master storage unit and a slave storage unit so that the settings are controlled so as not to be confused with each other.

  Below, the control flow regarding the third function setting control executed by each display unit 4 and the server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 20, the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display unit 4, and the process shown on the right side is the process executed by the server device 2. Similar to the first function setting control, the processing executed by the third function setting control includes the processing at the first power-on, the processing at the time of setting operation, the processing at the time of power failure, and the processing at the time of power recovery. included.

  First, the processing at the first power-on in the third function setting control will be described.

  When the power is turned on for each display unit 4 for the first time, each display unit 4 applies a default setting (hereinafter referred to as “setting D”) stored in advance as a function setting (step S1141). .. In this way, when each display unit 4 applies the setting D as the function setting, the content of the setting D is reflected in the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound output mode of the speaker 407. Further, each unit display device 4 transmits the setting D to the server device 2. Upon receiving the setting D, the server device 2 stores the setting D in the storage unit 403 (step S2131).

  As described above, when the power is turned on for the first time, each unit display device 4 applies the default setting (setting D) stored in advance in each unit display device 4 as the function setting.

  Next, a process at the time of setting operation in the third function setting control will be described.

  When an appropriate operation is performed on the setting of the function of each unit display device 4 (more specifically, when an appropriate operation is performed on the plurality of buttons 902 to 908), each unit display device 4 based on the operation. The setting of the function is changed (set) from the initial setting D to the setting B (step S1142).

  When the function setting of each unit display device 4 is changed, each unit display device 4 applies the setting B (changed setting) as the function setting. In this way, the content of the setting B is reflected on the display content on the liquid crystal display unit 405 of each display unit 4, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound emission mode of the speaker 407. Moreover, each display unit 4 transmits the setting B to the server device 2. Upon receiving the setting B, the server device 2 stores the setting B in the storage unit 403 (step S2132).

  As described above, when an appropriate operation is performed on the setting of the function of each unit display device 4, the server device 2 sets the default setting (setting D) of the unit display device 4 and the changed setting (setting). B) and two types of settings are stored.

  Next, the processing at the time of power interruption in the third function setting control will be described.

  The power supply of each display unit 4 is shut off without storing the function setting or transmitting the function setting to the server device 2 or the like (step S1143).

  Next, a process at the time of power failure recovery in the third function setting control will be described.

  When the power of each display unit 4 is restored, each display unit 4 sends information indicating that the power is restored to the server device 2. As a result, each display unit 4 determines which of the setting D and the setting B stored in the server device 2 is applied to the server device 2 as the setting of the function of the display unit 4. A selection is requested (step S1144).

  When the server device 2 receives the information indicating that the power supply of each display device 4 is restored, the server device 2 stores the setting D (which is the default setting of each display device 4) or (after the change). A selection (judgment) of which setting of setting B (which is the setting) and which is to be preferentially applied as the setting of the function of each unit display 4 is performed (step S2133). The result of the determination (that is, which setting of the setting D and the setting B is applied) is arbitrarily set by the employee of the game arcade and stored in the server device 2.

  In this way, when the server device 2 determines that the setting D is preferentially applied as the setting of the function of each unit display device 4 (step S2133; No), the setting D is transmitted to each unit display device 4 ( Step S2135). On the other hand, when the server device 2 determines to preferentially apply the setting B as the setting of the function of the individual display device 4 (step S2133; Yes), the server device 2 transmits the setting B to the individual display device 4. (Step S2134).

  When receiving the setting D or the setting B determined as the setting of the function, each display unit 4 applies the received setting as the setting of the function (step S1145). In this way, when each display unit 4 applies the setting D or the setting B as the function setting, the content of the setting is reflected in the display content of the liquid crystal display unit 405, the light emission mode of the lamp 406, and the sound emission mode of the speaker 407. It

  As described above, in the third function setting control, when the power of each unit display device 4 is restored, the setting of the function of each unit display device 4 is the default setting of each unit display device 4. Which of D or setting B which is the changed setting is to be preferentially applied can be appropriately selected according to the setting of the server device 2 (setting by an employee of the game hall).

  In each of the first to third function setting control, each display unit 4 is used as an embodiment of the game device according to the present invention, but the game medium handling device 1 may be used. ..

<Data recovery control (Today's data recovery)>
Here, as described above, the technology of the game device and the game system provided together with the game machine is conventionally known. For example, it is determined whether or not the difference value between the number of balls in possession calculated from various values and the number of balls in possession obtained from the machine is within a preset value range, and the difference value is preset. There has been proposed an inter-bench device or a management system capable of recognizing that the value is outside the range of values as an abnormal state (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-223494).

  However, since the gaming device is system-managed by the technique described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-223494, various settings and data have been managed for each gaming device in recent years, and various gaming devices have various settings. When dealing with data, in some cases, it may be required to restore the data corresponding to the gaming device. Since recovery of data in such a case requires quick response, a method for easily acquiring data required for recovery has been required.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and when data recovery corresponding to a gaming device is required, it is possible to easily acquire data required for recovery (enhance versatility). An object is to provide a game device and a game system.

  The individual display device 4 and the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention can easily obtain the data required for the recovery when the data corresponding to the individual display device 4 is required to be recovered ( Hereinafter, "first data recovery control" will be executed.

  In the following, a control flow relating to the first data recovery control executed by each display unit 4, the game medium handling device 1, the game device 3, and the server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 21, the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display unit 4, the process shown on the upper center side is the process executed by the game medium handling device 1, and the process shown on the lower center side is. It is a process executed by the gaming machine 3, and the process shown on the right side is a process executed by the server device 2. The process executed by the first data recovery control includes a process for inputting a machine number, a process for managing game data, a process for selecting a device update, and a process for restarting (power ON).

  First, the processing when the unit number is input in the first data recovery control will be described. The process at the time of inputting the machine number is, for example, a process executed when the game medium handling device 1 is installed in the game hall.

  When the game medium handling device 1 is installed in, for example, a game hall, an employee of the game hall inputs a predetermined unit number. The machine number input to the game medium handling device 1 is stored in the storage unit 103 of the game medium handling device 1. In this way, the machine number is set in the game medium handling device 1 (step S3211).

  The machine number set in the game medium handling device 1 is transmitted to the server device 2. The machine number transmitted to the server device 2 is stored in the storage unit 222 of the game information management device 220 in the server device 2. In this way, the machine number set in the game medium handling device 1 is managed by the server device 2.

  Next, processing for managing game data in the first data recovery control will be described. The game data management process is a process executed to manage the game data.

  In the process of managing the game data, information about the game is transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3 to the server device 2.

  Specifically, the game medium handling device 1 transmits to the server device 2 information about the game such as lending of the game medium, counting the number of game media, and replaying using a counting card (step). S3212). In addition, as the information regarding the game from the gaming machine 3 to the server device 2, information such as the number of gaming media ejected by the player (the number of outs), the number of gaming media paid out (the number of safes), the gaming state of the gaming machine 3 and the like is provided. It is transmitted (step S4211).

  When the server device 2 receives the information about the game from the game medium handling device 1 and the gaming machine 3, the game information management device 220 manages the information. Specifically, in the server device 2, the control unit 221 of the game information management device 220 classifies the received information about the game into predetermined items for each corresponding machine number. Then, the control unit 221 of the game information management device 220 stores the classified information in the storage unit 222 and manages it as game data (step S2211).

  The game data managed by the server device 2 is transmitted to each unit display device 4 in a predetermined case.

  Next, the processing when the device update is selected in the first data recovery control will be described. It should be noted that the processing at the time of selecting the device update is, for example, processing executed when the execution of an update (update of control program) for the purpose of dealing with a bug failure or adding various functions is selected.

  When execution of the update is selected, each display unit 4 (control unit 400) deletes all data stored in the storage unit 403 (more specifically, all data stored after shipment from the factory). (clear. In this way, when the execution of the update is selected, each unit display device 4 is set to the factory default state (step S1211). The power of each display unit 4 is turned off when it is in the factory-shipped state (step S1212).

  Next, processing at the time of restart (power ON) in the first data recovery control will be described. The process at the time of restarting (power ON) is a process executed when each display unit 4 is restarted.

  Each of the display devices 4 is turned on and restarts when it is in the state of factory shipment. When each console 4 is restarted, for example, the information indicating that the restart has been performed is transmitted to the game medium handling device 1, and the game medium handling device 1 is requested to transmit the console number. The game medium handling device 1 transmits the unit number to each unit display device 4 in response to the request. In this way, each unit display device 4 receives (acquires) the unit number from the game medium handling device 1. When each unit display unit 4 acquires the unit number, it stores the acquired unit number in the storage unit 403. In this way, each unit display device 4 acquires again the unit number that was set before the factory shipment state (step S1213).

  When each machine display device 4 acquires the machine number, for example, it transmits information to the effect that the machine number has been acquired to the server device 2, and manages game data (corresponding to the machine number) managed by the server device 2. Request to send. In response to the request, the server device 2 transmits the game data corresponding to the machine number to each machine display device 4. In this way, each display unit 4 receives (acquires) the game data from the server device 2. Upon acquisition of the game data, each display unit 4 stores the acquired game data in the storage unit 403. In this way, each unit display device 4 acquires the game data corresponding to the unit number (more specifically, the game data related to today's game, including the game data cleared in the process when the device update is selected) (step S1214). ).

  Upon acquisition of the game data, each unit display device 4 classifies the acquired game data into a predetermined item to display it on the liquid crystal display unit 405 or use it in the process of each unit display device 4. To create data for. That is, each display unit 4 restores today's data corresponding to each display unit 4 (step S1215).

As described above, in the first data recovery control, each unit display device 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
Each display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3,
A liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying game data (game information) which is information of the gaming machine 3;
A control unit 400 (communication means) that communicates with the server device 2 (management device) that manages the game data (game information);
A table number (identification information) stored in each display device 4 (game device) that can identify each display device 4 (game device) and the game data (game information). A clearable control unit 400 (clear means),
Equipped with
When the unit display (identification information) and the game data (game information) are cleared and the respective display units 4 (game devices) are powered on, the unit number (identification information) Can be obtained from the game medium handling device 1 (device provided corresponding to the game machine 3) other than the respective display devices 4 (game device), and based on the obtained machine number (identification information). The game data (game information) can be acquired from the server device 2 (management device).

  With such a configuration, the individual display unit 4 can be improved in versatility. Further, when each unit display device 4 is required to restore the data corresponding to each unit display device 4, it becomes possible to easily acquire the data required for the restoration.

  Specifically, each unit display 4 clears the unit number (unit information) and game data stored in the storage unit 403, and then, when the power is turned on, the unit number is played. The game data can be acquired from the medium handling device 1, and the game data can be acquired from the server device 2 based on the acquired machine number. Therefore, after the above information is cleared, each display unit 4 handles the game number as the game medium when the power is turned on even if, for example, an update is performed or a new model is replaced. It is possible to acquire the game data from the device 1 and the game data from the server device 2 based on the acquired machine number. In this way, when each unit display device 4 is required to restore the data corresponding to each unit display device 4, it becomes possible to easily acquire the game data required for the restoration.

In the first data recovery control, the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention is
A gaming system having respective display devices 4 (game devices) provided corresponding to the gaming machine 3,
A liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying game data (game information) which is information of the gaming machine 3;
A control unit 400 (communication means) that communicates with the server device 2 (management device) that manages the game data (game information);
A table number (identification information) stored in each display device 4 (game device) that can identify each display device 4 (game device) and the game data (game information). A clearable control unit 400 (clear means),
Equipped with
In each unit display device 4 (gaming device), after the unit number (identification information) and the game data (game information) are cleared, the power of each unit display device 4 (gaming device) is turned on. In this case, the machine number (identification information) can be obtained from the game medium handling device 1 (a device provided corresponding to the game machine 3) other than the respective display devices 4 (game devices). The game data (game information) can be acquired from the server device 2 (management device) based on the acquired machine number (identification information).

  With such a configuration, the gaming system can improve versatility. In addition, when the game system is required to restore the data corresponding to each display unit 4, it becomes possible to easily acquire the data required for the restoration.

  Specifically, in the gaming system, each unit display unit 4 clears information such as a unit number (unit information) and game data stored in the storage unit 403, and then, when the power is turned on, The machine number can be acquired from the game medium handling device 1, and the game data can be acquired from the server device 2 based on the acquired machine number. Therefore, after the above information is cleared, each display unit 4 handles the game number as the game medium when the power is turned on even if, for example, an update is performed or a new model is replaced. It is possible to acquire the game data from the device 1 and the game data from the server device 2 based on the acquired machine number. In this way, in the gaming system, each unit display device 4 can easily acquire the game data required for the restoration when the restoration of the data corresponding to each unit display device 4 is required.

  In the present embodiment, each display device 4 deletes all the data stored in the storage unit 403 in the process when the device update is selected (step S1211), but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. Specifically, each unit display 4 may be one in which at least the unit number and the game data are deleted from all the data stored in the storage unit 403 in the process when the device update is selected (first). The effect of the data recovery control can be obtained).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the data stored in the storage unit 403 of each unit display device 4 is deleted when the process at the time of device update selection is executed, but it is not limited to this. .. For example, the data stored in the storage unit 403 of each display unit 4 may be deleted when the display unit 4 is replaced with a new model.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the game data management process, the information regarding the game from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3 is classified into predetermined items by the server device 2 and managed as game data. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The information about the game from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3 may be classified (edited) into predetermined items as game data (in advance) before being transmitted. Further, the information regarding the game from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3 may not be directly received by the server device 2, but may be indirectly received by the server device 2 via another device.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, in the process when device update is selected, when all the data is deleted from each unit display device 4, the power of each unit display device 4 is turned off, but if the power is not turned off. You don't have to.

  Further, in the process when the device update is selected, each unit display device 4 may be restarted between the time when the game data corresponding to the unit number is acquired and the data for today is restored. In such a case, the process for recovering today's data (see step S1215) can be shared with the process at the time of normal startup of each unit display device 4, so It is possible to simplify the processing to be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the server device 2 transmits the game data corresponding to the machine number in response to the request from each machine display unit 4, but automatically responds to the machine number without the request. The game data to be played may be transmitted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each unit display device 4 is illustrated as one embodiment of the game device according to the present invention, but the game device according to the present invention is limited to each unit display device. is not. That is, the gaming device according to the present invention may be one that constitutes a pachinko gaming unit or a pachislot gaming unit.

  Further, in the first data recovery control, at least the respective display units 4, the game medium handling device 1, and the game device perform at least the respective processes performed by the respective display units 4, the game medium handling device 1, the gaming machine 3, and the server device 2. It may be performed by either the machine 3 or the server device 2, and the processing target is not limited to that of the present embodiment.

  It should be noted that the control by which the data required for the restoration can be easily obtained when the restoration of the data corresponding to each display unit 4 is required is not limited to the above-mentioned first data restoration control. . Hereinafter, another example of the first data recovery control (hereinafter referred to as “second data recovery control”) will be described.

  In the following, a control flow relating to the second data recovery control executed by each display unit 4, the game medium handling device 1, the game device 3, and the server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 22, the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display unit 4, the process shown on the upper center side is the process executed by the game media handling device 1, and the process shown on the lower center side is. It is a process executed by the gaming machine 3, and the process shown on the right side is a process executed by the server device 2. The processing executed by the second data recovery control includes the machine number setting processing and the processing when the device update is selected.

  First, the unit number setting process in the second data recovery control will be described. The unit number setting process is, for example, a process executed when each unit display device 4 is installed in a game hall.

  For example, when each display unit 4 is installed in a game hall, a predetermined machine number is input by the operation of a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 by an employee of the game hall (step S1221). The unit number input to each unit display device 4 is stored in the storage unit 403 of each unit display unit 4. In this way, the unit number is set for each unit display unit 4.

  The unit number set in each unit display unit 4 is transmitted to the server device 2. The unit number transmitted to the server device 2 is stored in the storage unit 222 of the game information management device 220. In this way, the server numbers set in the respective display devices 4 are managed by the server device 2. Further, in the server device 2, the unit number set in the game medium handling device 1 is transmitted. In this way, the machine numbers set in the game medium handling device 1 are managed by the server device 2 together with the machine numbers set in the respective display devices 4.

  In addition, game information is transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3 to the server device 2.

  Specifically, the game medium handling device 1 transmits to the server device 2 information about the game such as lending of the game medium, counting the number of game media, and replaying using a counting card (step). S3221). In addition, as the information regarding the game from the gaming machine 3 to the server device 2, information such as the number of gaming media ejected by the player (the number of outs), the number of gaming media paid out (the number of safes), the gaming state of the gaming machine 3 and the like is provided. It is transmitted (step S4221).

  When the server device 2 receives the information about the game from the game medium handling device 1 and the gaming machine 3, the game information management device 220 manages the information. Specifically, in the server device 2, the control unit 221 of the game information management device 220 sets the unit numbers of the game medium handling device 1 and the unit display devices 4 that match each other as one group, and the received information about the game. Are classified into predetermined items for each corresponding machine number (as one group). Then, the control unit 221 of the game information management device 220 stores the classified information in the storage unit 222 and manages it as game data (step S2221).

  The game data managed by the server device 2 is transmitted to each display device 4 in a predetermined case (step S2222).

  Next, the process when the device update is selected in the second data recovery control will be described.

  When execution of the update is selected, each display unit 4 (control unit 400) deletes all data stored in the storage unit 403 (more specifically, all data stored after shipment from the factory). (clear. In this way, when the execution of the update is selected, the display unit 4 for each unit is in the state at the time of factory shipment (step S1222).

  Each of the display devices 4 is restarted when the factory-shipped state is reached (step S1223). When each console display device 4 is restarted, a predetermined console number is input by the operation of the plurality of buttons 902 to 908 by the employee (step S1224). Each unit display device 4 stores the input unit number in the storage unit 403. In this way, each unit display device 4 acquires again the unit number that was set before the factory shipment state.

  When each machine display device 4 acquires the machine number, for example, it transmits information to the effect that the machine number has been acquired to the server device 2, and manages game data (corresponding to the machine number) managed by the server device 2. Request to send. In response to the request, the server device 2 transmits the game data corresponding to the machine number (as one group) to each machine display device 4 (step S2222). In this way, each display unit 4 receives (acquires) the game data from the server device 2.

  Upon acquisition of the game data, each display unit 4 stores the acquired game data in the storage unit 403. In this way, each unit display device 4 acquires the game data corresponding to the unit number (more specifically, the game data related to today's game, including the game data cleared in the process when the device update is selected) (step S1225). ).

  Upon acquisition of the game data, each unit display device 4 classifies the acquired game data into a predetermined item to display it on the liquid crystal display unit 405 or use it in the process of each unit display device 4. To create data for. That is, each display unit 4 restores today's data corresponding to each display unit 4 (step S1226).

As described above, in the second data recovery control, each display unit 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
Each display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3,
A liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying game data (game information) which is information of the gaming machine 3;
A control unit 400 (communication means) that communicates with the server device 2 (management device) that manages the game data (game information);
A table number (identification information) stored in each display device 4 (game device) that can identify each display device 4 (game device) and the game data (game information). A clearable control unit 400 (clear means),
A plurality of buttons 902 to 908 (input means) capable of inputting the unit number (identification information);
Equipped with
The plurality of buttons 902 to 908 (when the power of each unit display device 4 (game device) is turned on after the machine number (identification information) and the game data (game information) are cleared. When the unit number (identification information) is input by the input means), the game data (game information) can be acquired from the server device 2 (management device).

  With such a configuration, the individual display unit 4 can be improved in versatility. Further, when each unit display device 4 is required to restore the data corresponding to each unit display device 4, it becomes possible to easily acquire the data required for the restoration.

  Specifically, each unit display 4 has a plurality of unit numbers when the power is turned on after clearing the unit number (unit information) and game data stored in the storage unit 403. The information can be acquired from the server device 2 by inputting the buttons 902 to 908. In this way, each unit display device 4 can easily acquire the game data required for the recovery when the recovery of the data corresponding to each unit display device 4 is required.

  In addition, for example, when the layout of the game hall is changed, when an arbitrary unit number different from the one originally used is input to each unit display unit 4, the unit number is input from the server device 2 to the input unit number. Based on this, it becomes possible to acquire the information. In this way, each unit display device 4 is, for example, when the layout of the game hall is changed (when an arbitrary unit number different from the one originally used is input to each unit display device 4). Also, it becomes possible to easily acquire the game data required for recovery.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of buttons 902 to 908 are used to input the unit number of each unit display unit 4, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any means such as the remote controller may be used. be able to.

<Illegal/Door Opening Notification Control (Illegal/Door Opening)>
Here, as described above, the technology of the game device and the game system provided together with the game machine is conventionally known. For example, there has been proposed a stand-alone apparatus or a management system capable of switching the operation mode of the stand-alone apparatus and capable of controlling the normal business mode and the normal store closing mode (see JP-A-2014-223494).

  A game machine and a game device are system-managed by the technique described in JP-A-2014-223494, but since the concept of business hours exists in the game hall, the game device is required according to the business hours. Functions are different. Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2014-223494 discloses a technique of switching between a normal business mode and a normal store closing mode as an operation mode (function) according to business hours.

  However, in recent years, business hours are often changed, and simply switching the mode (function) according to the business hours as described above is not sufficient as the function of the gaming device.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game device and a game system useful for a game arcade.

  In each of the display units 4 and the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the control that can be beneficial to the game hall (hereinafter, referred to as “first fraud/door opening notification control”) is performed. Executed.

  In the following, a control flow relating to the first fraudulent/door opening notification control executed by each display unit 4, gaming machine 3, gaming medium handling device 1, and server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Note that, in FIG. 23, the processing shown on the left side is processing executed by each unit display device 4, the processing shown on the upper right side is processing executed by the gaming machine 3, and the processing shown on the right center is game medium handling. It is a process executed by the device 1, and the process shown on the lower right side is a process executed by the server device 2. The processing executed by the first fraudulent/door opening notification control includes game data management processing and fraudulent/door opening notification processing.

  In the first fraud/door opening notification control, the security information transmitted from the gaming machine 3 is used (step S4311). The security information from the gaming machine 3 includes information such as that some kind of error (abnormality) has occurred in the gaming machine 3 and that the base door 33 or the glass door 34 of the pachinko machine 3a is open. The security information from the gaming machine 3 includes a security signal output from the pachinko machine 3a or the pachi-slot machine 3b, a door/frame opening signal, and the like.

  In the first fraud/door opening notification control, information about the game transmitted from the gaming machine 3 is used (step S4312). The information on the game from the gaming machine 3 includes information such as the number of gaming media shot by the player (the number of outs), the number of gaming media paid out (the number of safes), the gaming state of the gaming machine 3, and the like. The information on the game from the gaming machine 3 is composed of an out-ball information signal output from the pachinko machine 3a or the pachi-slot machine 3b, a medal insertion signal, a prize ball signal, a medal payout signal, an external information 1 signal, and the like.

  In the first fraudulent/door opening notification control, the security information transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 is used (step S3311). The security information from the game medium handling device 1 includes information such as that some kind of error (abnormality) has occurred in the game medium handling device 1. The security information from the game medium handling device 1 is composed of a security signal or the like output from the game medium handling device 1.

  Further, in the first fraudulent/door opening notification control, information about the game transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 is used (step S3312). The information regarding the game from the game medium handling device 1 includes information such as renting out the game medium, measuring the number of game media, and replaying using a counting card or the like. The information regarding the game from the game medium handling device 1 includes a card issuing signal output from the game medium handling device 1, a game ball lending signal, a stored ball replay signal, a held ball information signal, a stored ball information signal, a medal lending signal, etc. It is composed of

  First, a process of managing game data in the first fraudulent/door opening notification control will be described.

  When the server device 2 receives the security information and the information about the game transmitted from the game machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1, the server device 2 stores and manages the information in the storage unit 222 of the game information management device 220 (step S2311). ).

  In addition, the server device 2 manages the time of the game machine 3, the game medium handling device 1, and the respective display devices 4 (step S2312). For example, the server device 2 transmits information about the current time in response to a request from each display device 4, and the current time measured by each display device 4 is compared with the current time managed by the server device 2. To match. In addition, the server device 2 transmits information regarding a preset closing time to each unit display device 4.

  In addition, the server device 2 manages an opening/closing store (step S2313). Specifically, when the current time being managed reaches a preset closing time, the server device 2, for example, the ball management device 200, the member management device 210, the game information management device 220, the display device management device 230. Store closing processing is performed on various devices such as. That is, the server device 2 invalidates the various functions of the ball management device 200 and the like, and carries forward the results of ball information, sales information, game information, etc. of the day.

  Next, a description will be given of the illegal/door opening notification processing in the first illegal/door opening notification control.

  Each of the display units 4 is in the case where an error (abnormality) occurs in the gaming machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1, or when the base door 33 or the glass door 34 of the gaming machine 3 (pachinko machine 3a) is in an open state. In addition, the security information transmitted from the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1 is received (step S1311).

  In this way, in each unit display device 4, some error has occurred in the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1, the base door 33 or the glass door 34 of the game machine 3 (pachinko machine 3a) is in an open state, etc. When the information (security information) is acquired, the server device 2 is requested to acquire the information regarding the current time managed by the server device 2. When each display unit 4 acquires the information about the current time from the server device 2, the current time managed by the server device 2 is measured by each display unit 4 (more specifically, the real-time clock). Check if it is the same as.

  Then, when each unit display device 4 confirms that the current time managed by the server device 2 is not the same as the current time measured by each unit display device 4 (different), each unit display device 4 concerned. The current time measured at is synchronized with the current time managed by the server device 2 (step S1312). In this way, the current time measured by each display unit 4 becomes the same as the current time managed by the server device 2. In this way, each display unit 4 transmits and receives time data to and from the server device 2 to synchronize (match) the current time measured by each display device 4 with the current time managed by the server device 2. ) Let me.

  Each display unit 4 makes the current time to be counted the same as the current time managed by the server device 2, and then determines whether the current time to be counted is the closing time (received from the server device 2). A determination is made (step S1313). In this way, each display unit 4 determines the business hours of the game hall based on the current time matched with the server device 2.

  Then, when each unit display device 4 determines that the clocked current time is the closing time (closed) (step S1314; Yes), the game from the game machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1 is performed. It is determined whether or not the period in which the information regarding the information has not been received has passed the specific period (step S1315). In the following, a period in which information regarding a game from the gaming machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1 is not received is referred to as an "unreceived period".

  When each unit display device 4 determines that the unreceived period has passed the specific period (step S1315; Yes), a predetermined display for notifying that the security information has been received (hereinafter, “Error "/Door open display") is set not to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 (step S1316).

  On the other hand, when each display unit 4 determines that the current time measured is not the closing time (not being closed) (step S1314; No), or the current time is the closing time (closing time). If it is determined that the unreceived period has not passed the specific period (step S1314; Yes, step S1315; No), an error/door open state display is displayed. Displayable settings are made on the liquid crystal display unit 405 (step S1317).

  In this way, after setting the display capable of displaying the error/door opening display on the liquid crystal display unit 405, each display unit 4 displays the error/door opening display when a predetermined display condition is satisfied. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405. That is, each unit display device 4 notifies the liquid crystal display unit 405 that the security information has been received. The predetermined display condition is arbitrarily set by an employee or the like of the game arcade.

As described above, each unit display device 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first unauthorized/door opening notification control,
Security information (first information) provided corresponding to the game machine 3 provided in the game arcade and transmitted from the game machine 3, and the game information of the game machine 3 different from the security information (first information) A display device 4 (gaming device) capable of receiving information (second information),
A control unit 400 (business hours determination means) capable of determining business hours of the amusement park;
A liquid crystal display unit 405 (notifying means) for performing a predetermined notification according to the security information (first information),
Equipped with
When the security information (first information) is received when the game arcade is in business (step S1314; No) (step S1311), the liquid crystal display unit 405 (notifying means) causes the security information (first information) to be received. The predetermined notification according to the information (step S1317),
If the unreceived period of the game information (second information) of the gaming machine 3 exceeds a specific time (step S1315; Yes) when the game hall is not in business (step S1314; Yes), the security information ( Even when the first information) is received (step S1311), the liquid crystal display unit 405 (notifying means) does not give the predetermined notification (step S1316).

  With such a configuration, the individual display unit 4 can be improved in versatility. In addition, each display unit 4 can be useful for the game hall.

  Specifically, even when it is determined that the game hall is closed, each unit display device 4 does not exceed the specific time during the unreceived period (that is, the period during which the game is not played is When the glass door 34 of the pachinko machine 3a is opened, for example, when the specific time is not exceeded), a predetermined notification is given from the liquid crystal display unit 405. Thus, even if the display time of each unit 4 is incorrect, for example, when the closing time is set differently, or when the closing time is different from the normal business due to all-night business, etc. It is possible to provide appropriate notification according to the intention.

  In addition, since each unit display device 4 can appropriately perform the notification as described above, it is possible to maintain the reliability of the notification and thus improve the crime prevention property.

  In addition, for example, when the setting of the closing time is correct, or in the case of normal business, each unit display device 4 is, for example, a pachinko machine 3a under the premise that no fraudulent activity (game) is performed after the closing time. Even if the base door 33 is in the open state, a predetermined notification is prevented (that is, an unnecessary notification that does not correspond to the intention of the game arcade is prevented), and the maintenance of each display unit 4 is performed. It is possible to prevent the operator who performs the operation from feeling uncomfortable.

In addition, each unit display device 4 according to the first embodiment of the present invention,
When the security information (first information) is received from the gaming machine 3, it communicates with the server device 2 (management device) that manages the game arcade, and mutually exchanges the time data used for determining the business hours. It sends and receives.

  With such a configuration, each unit display device 4 can mutually communicate with the server device 2 when the security information is received and can update the current time, so that the predetermined notification can be accurately executed. Is possible.

Further, the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first fraud/door opening notification control,
Security information (first information) provided corresponding to the game machine 3 provided in the game arcade and transmitted from the game machine 3, and the game information of the game machine 3 different from the security information (first information) A gaming system including each display device 4 (game device) capable of receiving information (second information),
A control unit 400 (business hours determination means) capable of determining business hours of the amusement park;
A liquid crystal display unit 405 (notifying means) for performing a predetermined notification according to the security information (first information),
Equipped with
Each display unit 4 (game device),
When the security information (first information) is received when the game arcade is in business (step S1314; No) (step S1311), the liquid crystal display unit 405 (notifying means) causes the security information (first information) to be received. The predetermined notification according to the information (step S1317),
If the unreceived period of the game information (second information) of the gaming machine 3 exceeds a specific time (step S1315; Yes) when the game hall is not in business (step S1314; Yes), the security information ( Even when the first information) is received (step S1311), the liquid crystal display unit 405 (notifying means) does not give the predetermined notification (step S1316).

  With such a configuration, the gaming system can improve versatility. Also, the gaming system can be beneficial to the gaming arcade.

  Specifically, in the gaming system, each of the display devices 4 does not exceed the specific time period (that is, the game is played) even when it is determined that the gaming hall is closed. If the glass door 34 of the pachinko machine 3a is opened, for example, if the period of time during which the pachinko machine 3a is not open exceeds the specific time), a predetermined notification is given from the liquid crystal display unit 405. In this way, in the gaming system, the display devices 4 are not intended to be played in the game arcade even if the closing time is set incorrectly, or the closing time is different from normal business due to all-night business, for example. It is possible to provide appropriate notification in accordance with the intention of preventing actions).

  In addition, in the gaming system, since the respective display units 4 can appropriately make the notification as described above, the reliability of the notification can be maintained, and the crime prevention property can be improved.

  Further, in the gaming system, each unit display device 4 is, for example, based on the premise that fraudulent acts (games) are not performed after the closing time when the setting of the closing time is correct, or in the case of normal business, for example, Even if the base door 33 of the pachinko machine 3a is in the open state, a predetermined notification is prevented from being performed (that is, an unnecessary notification that does not correspond to the intention of the game arcade is prevented from being performed), and the respective display is displayed. It is possible to prevent the operator who performs maintenance of the machine 4 from feeling uncomfortable.

  In the present embodiment, the security information transmitted from the game machine 3 and the game medium handling apparatus 1 and the information regarding the game transmitted from the game machine 3 and the game medium handling apparatus 1 are the game machine 3 or the game medium. Although it is transmitted directly from the handling apparatus 1 to each unit display device 4, it may be transmitted to each unit display device 4 via another device (that is, indirectly). Specifically, the security information transmitted from the gaming machine 3 is transmitted from the gaming machine 3 to each display device 4 via the game medium handling device 1 or from the gaming machine 3 via the server device 2. It may be transmitted to each unit display device 4 or may be transmitted from each gaming machine 3 to each unit display device 4 via another gaming device. It should be noted that the server device 2 receives from the gaming machine 3 information about the number of game media used as information about the game and information about the game medium (or the number of game media) such as the number of payouts, but is not limited to this. Information regarding the game medium (or the number of game media) output from the game machine 3 may be received from the game medium handling device 1, and the same applies to the security signal.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operating hours of the game hall, that is, whether or not the store is closed is determined by each display unit 4, but may be determined by the server device 2. When the server device 2 determines whether or not the store is closed, each display device 4 receives the determination result of the server device 2.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the server device 2 manages the opening and closing store, but each unit display device 4 may perform the management. Further, the management of the opening/closing store may be selectively performed according to the mutual states of the server device 2 and the respective display devices 4.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display unit 405 has been described as an example of the notification means for performing a predetermined notification, but the speaker 407 or the like may be used, and any device can be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each unit display device 4 is illustrated as one embodiment of the game device according to the present invention, but the game device according to the present invention is limited to each unit display device. is not. That is, the gaming device according to the present invention may be one that constitutes a pachinko gaming unit or a pachislot gaming unit.

  Further, in the first fraudulent/door opening notification control, at least each display device 4, game medium handling device performs at least each process performed by each display device 4, game medium handling device 1, gaming machine 3, and server device 2. 1, the gaming machine 3 or the server device 2 may be used, and the object to be processed is not limited to that of this embodiment.

  Further, unlike the case where the first fraudulent/door opening notification control is executed, for example, any one of the plurality of unit displays 4 is set as the master unit display 4M, unlike the case where the first unauthorized/door opening notification control is executed. The other units may be set as the slave display units 4S. In the following, control when each display unit 4 is set as each master display unit 4M and each slave display unit 4S (hereinafter referred to as "second fraud/door opening notification control") Will be described. In the present embodiment, the number of each master display unit 4M is one, but it may be two or more.

  In the following, regarding the control flow relating to the second fraud/door opening notification control executed by the master display device 4M, the slave display device 4S, the gaming machine 3, the game medium handling device 1, and the server device 2, This will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 24, the process shown on the upper left side is the process executed by each slave display unit 4S, the process shown on the lower left side is the process executed by each master display unit 4M, and the upper right side. The process shown in is the process executed by the gaming machine 3, the process shown in the center right is the process executed by the game medium handling device 1, and the process shown in the lower right is the process executed by the server device 2. is there.

  Similar to the first fraudulent/door opening notification control, the second fraudulent/door opening notification control includes a game data management processing and a fraudulent/door opening notification processing. In the game data management process in the second fraudulent/door opening notification control, the same processing as the first fraudulent/door opening notification control is used in the description of the first fraud/door opening notification control. The description thereof will be omitted by adding the reference numerals.

  The process of the illegal/door opening notification in the second illegal/door opening notification control will be described.

  Each slave display unit 4S is in a state where an error (abnormality) occurs in the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1, or when the base door 33 or the glass door 34 of the game machine 3 (pachinko machine 3a) is open. In some cases, the security information transmitted from the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1 is received (step S1331). When receiving the security information, each slave display device 4S transmits the security information to each master display device 4M.

  In addition, each slave display unit 4S controls the display of the liquid crystal display unit 405 when receiving information about a game from the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1 after acquiring the security information (step S1332). That is, as described later, each slave display unit 4S displays an error/door open indication on the liquid crystal display unit 405 when the liquid crystal display unit 405 is set to display a predetermined notification. Is displayed (step S1333).

  When each slave display unit 4S receives information about a game from the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1, the slave display unit 4S transmits information about the game to each master display unit 4M.

  When receiving the security information, each slave display unit 4S transmits the security information to the master display unit 4M as described above. Therefore, each master display unit 4M also acquires the security information. Yes (step S1341).

  In this way, each master display unit 4M requests the server device 2 when acquiring the security information, and acquires the information regarding the current time managed by the server device 2. When each master display device 4M acquires the information about the current time from the server device 2, the current time managed by the server device 2 is clocked by the respective display device 4M (more specifically, the real-time clock). Check if it is the same as the current time.

  When the master display devices 4M confirm that the current time managed by the server device 2 is not the same as the current time measured by the display devices 4M (different), the display of each device is performed. The current time measured by the machine 4M is synchronized with the current time managed by the server device 2 (step S1342). In this way, the current time measured by each master display unit 4M becomes the same as the current time managed by the server device 2. In this way, each master display device 4M transmits/receives time data to/from the server device 2 to synchronize the current time measured by each display device 4M with the current time managed by the server device 2. (Match)

  After each master display unit 4M sets the current time to be measured to the same as the current time managed by the server device 2, whether or not the current time to be clocked is the closing time (received from the server device 2). It is determined whether or not (step S1343). In this way, each master display device 4M determines the business hours of the game hall based on the current time matched with the server device 2.

  Then, when each master display device 4M determines that the current time measured is the closing time (closed) (step S1344; Yes), from the gaming machine 3 and the game medium handling device 1. It is determined whether or not the period in which the information regarding the game is not received (unreceived period) has passed a specific period (step S1345).

  Then, when each master display device 4M determines that the unreceived period has passed the specific period (step S1345; Yes), each master display device 4M (including each slave display device 4S). On the other hand, a setting is made not to display a predetermined display (error display/door open display) for notifying that the security information has been received on the liquid crystal display unit 405 (step S1346).

  On the other hand, when each master display unit 4M determines that the current time measured is not the closing time (not being closed) (step S1344; No), or the current time measured is the closing time. When it is determined that (the store is closed) and it is determined that the unreceived period has not passed the specific period (step S1344; Yes, step S1345; No), (display of each slave) For each of the display units 4 (including the unit 4S), a setting for displaying an error display/door open display on the liquid crystal display unit 405 is performed (step S1347).

  In this way, each master display unit 4M sets the display unit 4 (including each slave display unit 4S) such that the error display/door open display can be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405. In this case, each slave display unit 4S acquires the security information (step S1331), and when the information about the game is received from the game machine 3 or the game medium handling device 1 (step S1332), the liquid crystal display unit 405. The error display/door open display is displayed on the screen (step S1333). That is, a predetermined notification is given on each slave display unit 4S.

In the present embodiment, each display unit 4 has a master and a slave, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game medium handling device 1 may be the master and each display unit 4 may be a slave. In this case, the game medium handling device 1 is provided with a main control unit that controls the main functions of the game medium handling device 1 and a sub-control unit that controls the display unit of the game medium handling device 1, and each unit display device 4 is provided with a sub-control unit that mainly controls the display of each unit display device 4, and the main control unit of the game medium handling device 1 controls the sub-control unit of each unit display device 4 to issue a command. Can be considered.
Then, the processing executed by each display unit 4 (master) and the game medium handling device 1 may be executed by the game medium handling device 1 or vice versa.

  Further, in step S1346 and step S1347 of the present embodiment (the processing of the fraudulent/door opening notification in the second fraudulent/door opening notification control), a predetermined display (in error/door opening) is issued to notify that the security information is received. The middle display means a predetermined display (error) indicating that the security information has been received in steps S1316 and S1317 of the above-described processing (processing for first unauthorized/unauthorized door opening notification control). Same as (inside/in-door display).

<Data correction control (correction of table data)>
Here, as described above, the technology of the game device and the game system provided together with the game machine is conventionally known. For example, it is determined whether or not the difference value between the number of balls in possession calculated from each numerical value and the number of balls in possession obtained from the machine is within a preset value range, and the difference value is preset. There has been proposed an inter-bench device or a management system capable of recognizing that the value is out of the value range as an abnormal state (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-223494).

  However, the gaming device is system-managed by the technique described in JP-A-2014-223494, and in recent years, the gaming device handles various data, and in some cases, the data assumed by the gaming device. There is a case where the type of the received data and the received data are different, so that the gaming device is required to be able to handle various data.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming device and a gaming system that can handle a variety of data and have improved versatility.

  The individual display unit 4 and the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention are capable of handling a variety of data and can be enhanced in versatility (hereinafter referred to as "first data correction control"). ) Is executed.

  In the following, a control flow relating to the first data correction control executed by each display unit 4, gaming machine 3, gaming medium handling device 1, and server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 25.

  Note that, in FIG. 25, the processing shown on the left side is the processing executed by each unit display device 4, the processing shown on the upper right side is the processing executed by the gaming machine 3, and the processing shown on the right center is the game medium handling. It is a process executed by the device 1, and the process shown on the lower right side is a process executed by the server device 2. The processing executed by the first data correction control includes the processing when the device update is selected.

  First, the process when the device update is selected in the first data correction control will be described. It should be noted that the processing at the time of selecting the device update is, for example, processing executed when the execution of an update (update of control program) for the purpose of dealing with a bug failure or adding various functions is selected.

  In the first data correction control, information about the game transmitted from the gaming machine 3 is used (step S4411). The information on the game from the gaming machine 3 includes information such as the number of gaming media shot by the player (the number of outs), the number of gaming media paid out (the number of safes), the gaming state of the gaming machine 3, and the like. The information on the game from the gaming machine 3 is composed of an out-ball information signal output from the pachinko machine 3a or the pachi-slot machine 3b, a medal insertion signal, a prize ball signal, a medal payout signal, an external information 1 signal, and the like.

  Further, in the first data correction control, information about the game transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 is used (step S3411). The information on the game from the game medium handling device 1 includes information on lending the game medium, measuring the number of game media, replaying using a counting card, and the like. The information regarding the game from the game medium handling device 1 includes a card issuing signal output from the game medium handling device 1, a game ball lending signal, a stored ball replay signal, a holding ball information signal, a stored ball information signal, a medal lending signal, etc. It is composed of

  In this way, when the server device 2 receives the information about the game from the game medium handling device 1 and the gaming machine 3, the game information management device 220 manages the information. Specifically, in the server device 2, the control unit 221 of the game information management device 220 classifies the received information about the game into predetermined items for each corresponding machine number. Then, the control unit 221 of the game information management device 220 stores the classified information in the storage unit 222 and manages it as game data. The server device 2 transmits the managed game data to each unit display device 4 in a predetermined case (see step S1415 described later).

  Then, when execution of the update is selected by an employee of the game arcade, each unit display unit 4 (control unit 400) stores all the data stored in the storage unit 403 (more specifically, after the shipment from the factory. Delete all data). In this way, when the execution of the update is selected, the display unit 4 for each unit is in the state at the time of factory shipment (step S1411).

  Each of the display devices 4 is restarted when the factory-shipped state is reached (step S1412). When each console display device 4 is restarted, a predetermined console number is input by an operation of a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 by an employee. Each unit display device 4 stores (sets) the input unit number in the storage unit 403 (step S1413). In this way, each unit display device 4 acquires again the unit number that was set before the factory shipment state. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the entered machine number is the same as the machine number that was set before the factory shipment, but the invention is not limited to this. If the unit number is different from the unit number set before the factory shipment, the data corresponding to the unit number input this time may be acquired.

  When the unit number is set, each unit display device 4 transmits, for example, information indicating that the unit number is set to the server device 2, and transmits update data (device data) of the device managed by the server device 2. To request. The server device 2 transmits the device data to each unit display device 4 in response to the request. In this way, each display unit 4 receives (acquires) the device data from the server device 2 (step S1414). It should be noted that the device data includes data relating to a table (hereinafter referred to as "data table T1") that stores game data for each item.

  When each device display device 4 acquires the device data, it transmits, for example, information indicating that the device data has been acquired to the server device 2, and transmits the game data managed by the server device 2 (corresponding to the device number). To request. In response to the request, the server device 2 transmits the game data corresponding to the machine number to each machine display device 4. In this way, each display unit 4 receives (acquires) the game data from the server device 2 (step S1415).

  Upon receiving the game data, each display unit 4 determines whether or not the item of the updated data table T1 has an item corresponding to the received game data (step S1416).

  Then, when each unit display device 4 determines that the item corresponding to the received game data does not exist in the item of the updated data table T1, the received game data is discarded from the storage unit 403 and , A data reception error about the game data is transmitted to the server device 2 (step S1416; No, step S1417).

  When the server device 2 receives the reception error about the game data, each unit display device 4 cannot properly receive the game data and discards the data from the storage unit 403 (that is, all the data transmitted to each unit display device 4). Game data) is displayed on the display unit 260. In this way, each unit display device 4 notifies the data of the game data that could not be properly received to the employees of the game hall via the server device 2 (step S2411).

  In addition, when each unit display device 4 determines that the item corresponding to the received game data exists in the item of the updated data table T1, the item of the data table T1 is (the received) game data. To update by. In this case, each unit display device 4 updates the item (not updated) by performing a predetermined correction if there is an item that is not updated by the game data in the item of the data table T1 (step). S1416; Yes, step S1418). The processing of the predetermined correction will be described later.

  Each unit display device 4 displays on the liquid crystal display unit 405 whether or not there is an item that has not been updated by the received game data in the data table T1, and notifies the employee of the game hall. Further, when there is an item that has not been updated by the received game data in the data table T1, each unit display device 4 displays the item that has not been updated on the liquid crystal display unit 405, and an employee of the game hall. (Step S1419).

  Further, when the item corresponding to the received game data does not exist in the items of the data table T1, each unit display device 4 transmits information about the data in which the corresponding item does not exist to the server device 2. Upon receiving the information regarding the data, the server device 2 displays the data on the display unit 260. In this way, each unit display device 4 notifies the data of the game data that could not be properly received to the employees of the game hall via the server device 2 (step S2411).

  In the following, a process of a predetermined correction by each unit display device 4 (control unit 400) will be described.

  The predetermined correction process performed by each display unit 4 (control unit 400) means that if there is an item that has not been updated by the game data in the data table T1 as described above, the item that has not been updated is updated. This is a process to be performed. Further, the processing of the predetermined correction by each display device 4 (control unit 400) is included in the processing executed by the first data correction control.

  First, an example of the data table T1 of each display unit 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The data table T1 shown in FIG. 26 is stored in the storage unit 403 of each display unit 4. The data table T1 has items such as “serial number”, “time”, “gaming state”, “(A) total number of games (number of times)”, “(B) total number of outs (number of times)”, and “(C) total”. "Safe number (sheets)", "(D) Difference ball (sheets)", "(E) Final start (number of times)", "(F) Special prize out (sheets)", "(G) Special prize safe (sheets) )”, “(H) Special medium-sized difference ball (sheets)”, “(I) Special medium-sized out (sheets)”, “(J) Special medium-sized safe (sheets)”, “(K) Special medium-sized medium difference sheet (sheets)” )”, and “(L) Maximum possession ball (sheet)”.

The "unit number" is a unique identification number for each gaming unit (pachinko gaming unit and pachislot gaming unit).
Further, the "time" is the time when a special prize, a count, fraud, or the like has occurred.
The "game state" is the type of bonus.
The “(A) total number of games (number of times)” is obtained by subtracting the previous “(E) final start (number of times)” from the total of “(E) final start (number of times)”.
In addition, "(B) total number of outs (number of times)" is the sum of "(F) special prize-out (sheets)" and "(I) special prize-out (sheets)". Is.
In addition, "(C) Total safe number (sheets)" is the sum of "(G) Special prize safe (sheets)" and "(J) Special prize safe (sheets)". Is.
Further, "(D) difference ball (sheet)" is obtained by subtracting "(C) total safe number (sheet)" from "(B) total number of outs (number of times)".
Further, "(E) final start (number of times)" is obtained by subtracting "(A) total number of games (number of times)" from the last "(A) total number of games (number of times)". is there.
Further, “(F) Special prize out (sheets)” is the number of outs between special prizes.
Further, "(G) Special prize safe (sheets)" is the safe number between special prizes.
Further, "(H) Special prize medium difference ball (sheets)" is obtained by subtracting "(F) Special prize out (sheets)" from "(G) Special prize safe (sheets)".
Further, "(I) Out during special prize (sheets)" is the number of outs during the special prize. Specifically, “(I) Out of special prize (sheets)” is 48 (24 payouts for two sheets) when the bonus is “BB”, and is “RB” when the bonus is “RB”. Is 20 (a payout of 10 times with a double sheet).
The “(J) safe during special prize (sheets)” is the number of safes during the special prize. Specifically, "(J) Special prize safe (sheets)" is 360 (15 pieces of winning combinations are established 24 times) when the bonus is "BB" and is "RB" when the bonus is "RB". , 150 (15 wins are achieved 10 times).
The “(K) special prize medium difference ball (sheets)” is obtained by subtracting “(J) special prize safe (sheets)” from “(I) special prize medium out (sheets)”.
Further, “(L) maximum number of balls held (sheets)” is a maximum value obtained by subtracting “(B) total number of outs (number of times)” from “(C) total safe number (sheets)”. It should be noted that the “(L) maximum number of balls held (sheets)” can be the maximum value after the end of the special prize, and therefore can be calculated by comparing the values immediately after the end of the special prize, and can also be calculated in real time.

In the present embodiment, the expressions out number and safe number are used, but the number is not limited to this, and the out number (the number of hits, the number of coins played by the player, or the number of balls fired) is used. ), and may be a safe number (the number of payouts, the number of coins paid out from the gaming machine, or the number of coins paid out from the gaming machine).
In addition, as a method of managing the number of outs of the gaming machine 3 that particularly uses the gaming ball, the gaming ball discharged from the discharge port of the gaming machine 3 (discharging from the gaming machine 3 without passing through the payout device 106 of the gaming machine 3) The game balls that have been played are detected (or counted) by an outbox (such as an out detection sensor) provided as an island facility, and the detection (or count) is used in the gaming machine 3 (the number of balls that have been shot). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming device provided side by side with the gaming machine 3 may grasp the number of uses used by the gaming machine 3.
In particular, in the enclosed game machine, the game balls are enclosed in the game machine 3 and are not discharged to the outside, so the number of balls shot (or a signal output at each shot) is directly or indirectly game machine 3 It is conceivable to manage the number of balls fired by the game medium lending device provided side by side with the gaming machine 3 in order to obtain it from the above. However, the number is not limited to this, and any gaming device corresponding to the gaming machine 3 can be used. It is not particularly limited. At this time, the number of balls shot may be managed as electronic data, and the game medium used in the enclosed game machine or the island facility is not limited.
The island facility may be various facilities such as a facility for installing a game machine, a facility for managing a game medium, or a facility for managing a valuable value (paper sheet). In general, game machines are managed on an island-by-island basis, and all facilities for managing game machines installed on an island-by-island basis are included.

  In the following, for convenience of explanation, “(A) total number of games (number of times)”, “(B) total number of outs (number of times)”, “(C) total number of safes (sheets)”, “(D) difference ball” "(Sheets)", "(E) Final start (number of times)", "(F) Special prize out (sheets)", "(G) Special prize safe (sheets)", "(H) Special prize medium difference ball (sheets) )”, “(I) Special Medium Out (sheets)”, “(J) Special Medium Safe (sheets)”, “(K) Special Medium Difference Ball (sheets)”, “(L) Maximum Holding Ball (sheets) , "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G", "H", "I", "J", "K", "L". ".

  In the data table T1, the game data of the gaming machine 3 (pachi-slot machine 3b) of “unit number” (unit number) 1 performed from time 10:00 to time 22:50 is “unit number” or “time”. , "Gaming state", "A", and the like. In this way, the data classified in the data table T1 is managed as today's data corresponding to each unit display device 4 (having the data table T1).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, an example of the data table T1 in the state at the time of factory shipment will be described.

  For example, when execution of the update is selected for each unit display device 4, each unit display device 4 deletes (clears) all the data stored in the storage unit 403, and becomes the state at the time of factory shipment. In such a state, NULL data indicating that corresponding data does not exist is set for all items in the data table T1. In this way, NULL data is set for all items in the factory default setting, so that the value "0" may remain in any item after the process of clearing all data. Even if the numerical value “0” does not mean the initial value but means that the clearing process is not normally performed, it can be easily determined.

  Next, a specific example of the predetermined correction will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the following, for convenience of explanation, in the game data received by each display device 4 from the server device 2 (see step S1415 shown in FIG. 25), there are items such as machine number, time, game state, total number of games, and total out. Includes data (numerical values) related to number, total safe number, and difference ball (that is, items corresponding to items "serial number", "time", "gaming state", and "A" to "D" in the data table T1) It is assumed that

  Upon receiving such game data, each display unit 4 updates the item of the data table T1 with the received game data. Specifically, each unit display device 4 displays the data (numerical value) related to the items of the received game data (unit number, time, game state, total number of games, total number of outs, total number of safes, and difference ball). Input to the item of the data table T1 corresponding to the item of the received game data. In this way, the items corresponding to the items “unit number”, “time”, “gaming state”, and “A” to “D” in the data table T1 are updated, and today's items corresponding to each unit display unit 4 are related to the items. Data is created.

  In addition, since the respective display devices 4 include items (that is, "E" to "L") that have not been updated by the game data in the items of the data table T1, numerical values are given to the items that have not been updated as a predetermined correction. Enter "0". In this way, each unit display device 4 updates the items not updated by the game data among the items in the data table T1 with the numerical value “0” (corrected value).

  By performing such a correction, for example, when each display unit 4 in the factory-shipped state receives the game data, the item of the game data (received) with respect to the item of the data table T1 Even when the number is small, it is possible to prevent the NULL data from remaining in the item of the data table T1. In this way, the respective display devices 4 cause an error due to NULL data that cannot be calculated even if, for example, data (numerical values) related to the items “E” to “L” of the data table T1 are arithmetically operated and some display is performed. Can be prevented.

  When the numerical value “0” is input as the data regarding the items “E” to “L” of the data table T1 as described above, each unit display device 4 has items “E” to “L” of the liquid crystal display unit 405. The data (numerical value “0”) does not have to be displayed in the display area related to, and the display area itself related to the items “E” to “L” need not be displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the numerical value “0” is input (updated) as the corrected value, but the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the corrected value may be a preset value and updated in a format corresponding to the item of the data table T1. Specifically, the item “time” of the data table T1 will be described as an example. As for the corrected value, a preset numerical value “0” is updated in a format corresponding to the item “time”. Also, it may be "00:00". The format corresponding to the item of the data table T1 can be set for each item. Further, in the liquid crystal display unit 405 of each display unit 4, the display regarding the items of the data table T1 is not affected by the format of the received game data.

As described above, each display device 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data correction control,
Each display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3 and capable of communicating with the server device 2 (management device) capable of managing the game data (game information) which is the information of the game device 3. There
A liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying the game data (game information),
A data table T1 (storage table) for storing the game data (game information) for each item,
IF410 (reception means) for receiving the game data (game information) transmitted from the server device 2 (management device),
A control unit 400 (updating unit) that updates the data table T1 (storage table) according to the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (receiving unit);
Equipped with
The control unit 400 (updating means)
In the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (reception means), for example, data (information) about the total number of games (first item) and the total number of outs (second item) of the data table T1 (storage table). ) Is included, “(A) total number of games (number of times)” and “(A) total number of games” in the data table T1 (memory table) according to the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (reception means). (B) Total number of outs (number of times)",
When the game data (game information) includes, for example, data (information) related to the total number of games and does not include data (information) related to the final start, the data table according to the game data (game information). The “(A) total number of games (number of times)” in T1 (memory table) is updated, and the “(E) final start (number of times)” is a numerical value “according to the “(E) final start (number of times)”. 0" (corrected value).

  With such a configuration, each unit display device 4 can handle a variety of data and can improve versatility.

  Specifically, each unit display device 4 can change the update mode of the data table T1 according to the data included in the game data received by the IF 410. That is, when the received game data includes, for example, data regarding the total number of games and the total number of outs, each unit display device 4 displays “(A) total number of games (number of times)”, “( B) Total number of outs (number of times)" is updated. Then, when each game display device 4 has data regarding the total number of games in the received game data and there is no data regarding the final start, “(A) Total number of games (number of times)” is received according to the received data. Is updated, and the data related to “(E) final start (number of times)” is updated with the numerical value “0” corrected according to “(E) final start (number of times)”.

  As described above, in each unit display device 4, when the data regarding the first item and the second item exists, or when the data regarding the first item exists but the data regarding the second item does not exist, Even if exists, it is possible to receive the game data. Thus, for example, the server device of company A transmits data on the first item and the second item to each display device 4, and the server device of company B transmits only the data on the first item. Even in such a case, it becomes possible to deal with it, and the versatility can be improved.

Further, each unit display device 4 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data correction control,
Each display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3 and capable of communicating with the server device 2 (management device) capable of managing the game data (game information) which is the information of the game device 3. There
A liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying the game data (game information),
A storage unit 403 (storage unit) capable of storing the game data (game information),
A data table T1 (storage table) that stores the game data (game information) stored in the storage unit 403 (storage means) for each item,
IF410 (reception means) for receiving the game data (game information) transmitted from the server device 2 (management device),
A control unit 400 (updating unit) that updates the data table T1 (storage table) according to the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (receiving unit);
A control section 400 (clear means) capable of clearing the game data (game information) stored in the storage section 403 (storage means);
Equipped with
The data table T1 (storage table) is
When it is cleared by the control unit 400 (clearing means), for example, "(A) total number of games (number of times)" (first item) and "time" (second item) are NULL data (not arithmetically possible). Value),
The control unit 400 (updating means)
The game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (reception means) includes data (information) relating to the "(A) total number of games (number of times)" (first item), and the "time" (second). If the data (information) regarding the item (2) is not included, the “(A) total number of games (number of times)” of the data table T1 (storage table) according to the game data (game information) ( The first item) is updated, and the “time” (second item) is a value predetermined according to the “time” (second item) in a format corresponding to the second item. It is an update.

  With such a configuration, each unit display device 4 can handle a variety of data and can improve versatility.

  Specifically, when each unit display device 4 (control unit 400) clears the data stored in the storage unit 403, the same value is stored in a plurality of items in the data table T1, so that the data is cleared. Can be simplified.

  In addition, when the received game data includes data relating to “(A) total number of games (number of games)”, the display unit 4 does not include data relating to “time”. Then, "(A) total number of games (number of times)" of the data table T1 is updated, and "time" is updated with a value predetermined according to the "time" in a format corresponding to "time". For example, each display unit 4 sets NULL data that cannot be arithmetically operated when cleared, to “(A) total number of games (number of times)” and “time”, and when data is received, Updates "(A) total number of games (number of times)" based on the data.

  Also, the "time" is updated in the format corresponding to the "time" so that the value of the "time" is different in the number of digits (for example, "00:00" and "00:00:00", etc.). It can reduce the possibility of problems. It is assumed that the problem may be that the condition determination may not be performed normally due to a change in the number of digits of data to be referenced when the condition determination is performed. In addition, each unit display device 4 sets “0” as the initial value even when the arithmetic time such as “0” is updated as the predetermined value with respect to the “time” of the data table T1. Since it is possible to clarify whether or not "0" exists as a result of updating, it is possible to receive data within the range in which an item exists in the data table T1, and it is possible to receive general-purpose data. You can improve your sex.

Further, the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data correction control,
A server device 2 (management device) capable of managing game data (game information) which is information of the gaming machine 3;
A gaming system, which is provided corresponding to the gaming machine 3 and includes each display device 4 (gaming device) capable of communicating with the server device 2 (management device),
A liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying the game data (game information),
A data table T1 (storage table) for storing the game data (game information) for each item,
IF410 (reception means) for receiving the game data (game information) transmitted from the server device 2 (management device),
A control unit 400 (updating unit) that updates the data table T1 (storage table) according to the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (receiving unit);
Equipped with
The control unit 400 (updating means)
In the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (reception means), for example, data (information) about the total number of games (first item) and the total number of outs (second item) of the data table T1 (storage table). ) Is included, “(A) total number of games (number of times)” and “(A) total number of games” in the data table T1 (memory table) according to the game data (game information) received by the IF 410 (reception means). (B) Total number of outs (number of times)",
When the game data (game information) includes, for example, data (information) related to the total number of games and does not include data (information) related to the final start, the data table according to the game data (game information). The “(A) total number of games (number of times)” in T1 (memory table) is updated, and the “(E) final start (number of times)” is a numerical value “according to the “(E) final start (number of times)”. 0" (corrected value).

  With such a configuration, the gaming system can handle a variety of data and can improve versatility.

  Specifically, in the game system, each display unit 4 can change the update mode of the data table T1 according to the data included in the game data received by the IF 410. That is, when the received game data includes, for example, data regarding the total number of games and the total number of outs, each unit display device 4 displays “(A) total number of games (number of times)”, “( B) Total number of outs (number of times)" is updated. Then, when each game display device 4 has data regarding the total number of games in the received game data and there is no data regarding the final start, “(A) Total number of games (number of times)” is received according to the received data. Is updated, and the data related to “(E) final start (number of times)” is updated with the numerical value “0” corrected according to “(E) final start (number of times)”.

  In this way, in the gaming system, each unit display device 4 has data regarding the first item and the second item, and there is data regarding the first item but data regarding the second item. It is possible to receive the game data even if the case does not exist and the case exists. Thus, for example, the server device of company A transmits data on the first item and the second item to each display device 4, and the server device of company B transmits only the data on the first item. Even in such a case, it becomes possible to deal with it, and the versatility can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, each unit display device 4 is illustrated as one embodiment of the game device according to the present invention, but the game device according to the present invention is limited to each unit display device. is not. That is, the gaming device according to the present invention may be one that constitutes a pachinko gaming unit or a pachislot gaming unit.

  Further, in the first data correction control, each process performed by each display unit 4, game medium handling device 1, gaming machine 3, and server device 2 is at least each unit display device 4, game medium handling device 1, game device. It may be performed by either the machine 3 or the server device 2, and the processing target is not limited to that of the present embodiment.

  It should be noted that the control capable of handling various data and enhancing versatility is not limited to the above-described first data correction control. Hereinafter, another example of the first data correction control (hereinafter referred to as “second data correction control”) will be described.

  In the following, a control flow relating to the second data correction control executed by each display unit 4, the game medium handling device 1, the game device 3, and the server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 29.

  Note that, in FIG. 29, the processing shown on the left side is the processing executed by each unit display device 4, the processing shown on the upper right side is the processing executed by the gaming machine 3, and the processing shown on the right center is the game medium handling. It is a process executed by the device 1, and the process shown on the lower right side is a process executed by the server device 2. The processing executed by the second data correction control includes the processing when the device update is selected, as in the first data correction control. Note that, of the processes at the time of device update selection in the second data correction control, substantially the same process as the first data correction control is given by adding the reference numeral used in the description of the first correction control, The description is omitted.

  First, the process when the device update is selected in the second data correction control will be described.

  Upon receiving the game data (step S1415), each display unit 4 inputs (stores) the received game data (numerical value) into the corresponding item of the data table T1 (step S1421). At this time, when there is an item in the game data that does not correspond to the item in the data table T1, each display unit 4 deletes the data related to the item that does not correspond without storing the data.

  After storing the received game data, each unit display device 4 is updated by performing the predetermined correction as described above when there is an item in the data table T1 that is not updated by the game data. The item which is not present is updated (step S1422). In addition, each unit display device 4 (when the item is not updated by the game data in the item of the data table T1 (even when the item is updated by performing the predetermined correction as described above) ) The display area itself for the item is not displayed (step S1423).

  It should be noted that a specific example of the predetermined correction by each display unit 4 is not limited to that shown in FIG. In the following, another example (other specific example) of the predetermined correction by each display unit 4 will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 30, a first another example of the predetermined correction by the display unit 4 will be described.

  In the following, for convenience of explanation, the game data received by each display unit 4 from the server device 2 includes, as items, a unit number, time, game state, total number of games, total number of outs, and total number of safes (that is, data). It is assumed that the table T1 includes data (numerical values) related to the items "unit number", "time", "game state", and items corresponding to "A" to "C".

  Upon receiving such game data, each display unit 4 updates the item of the data table T1 with the received game data. Specifically, each unit display device 4 receives the data (numerical value) related to the items (unit number, time, game state, total number of games, total number of outs, and total number of safes) of the received game data for the received game. Input in the item of the data table T1 corresponding to the item of data. In this way, the items corresponding to the items “unit number”, “time”, “gaming state”, and “A” to “C” of the data table T1 are updated, and today's items corresponding to each unit display device 4 are related to the items. Data is created.

  It should be noted that, of the items "D" to "L" not updated by the game data, "D" (that is, difference ball) means "(B) total out number (number of times)" to "( C) Total safe number (sheets)" is subtracted. Here, the respective display devices 4 have received the data regarding the items “B” and “C”. Therefore, each unit display device 4 performs the arithmetic operation as described above on the data regarding the items “B” and “C” to calculate the difference ball. In this way, each unit display device 4 updates the item “D” of the data table T1 by using the data regarding the difference ball calculated as the predetermined correction.

  In this way, by performing the predetermined correction (first alternative example), even if each of the display devices 4 has an item that is lacking in the received game data, it receives the item that is lacking. Updates can be made using other items. That is, the display unit 4 for each unit can easily update the items of the data table T1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, a second alternative example of the predetermined correction by the display unit 4 will be described.

  In the following, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that each unit display device 4 receives two game data (hereinafter, referred to as “data A” and “data B” for convenience) from the server device 2.

  Further, in the data A, items such as serial number, time, game state, total number of games, total number of outs, total number of safes, and difference balls (that is, items “serial number”, “time”, “game” of the data table T1. It is assumed that data (numerical value) relating to “state” and items corresponding to “A” to “D” are included. Further, the data B includes items such as serial number, time, final start, special prize out, special prize chamois and special medium difference ball (that is, items “serial number”, “time” and “E” of the data table T1... It is assumed that the data (numerical value) regarding the item (corresponding to “H”) is included.

  Upon receiving such game data, each display unit 4 performs a process of combining data A and data B. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, each unit display device 4 has one game data (hereinafter, “data” so that the items (unit number and time) held by both data do not overlap, for example. C)). In this way, each unit display device 4 is used as a predetermined correction from two game data, unit number, time, gaming state, total number of games, total number of outs, total number of safes, difference ball, final start, out of special prize, special prize. One data (data C) having the items of the inter-same and the special medium-sized difference ball is generated.

  After generating the data C, each display device 4 updates the item of the data table T1 with the data C. Specifically, each unit display 4 displays the items of the generated data C (unit number, time, gaming state, total number of games, total number of outs, total number of safes, difference ball, final start, out of special prize, special prize. The data (numerical value) regarding the inter-same and the special prize medium difference ball is input to the item of the data table T1 corresponding to the item of the data C. In this way, the items corresponding to the items “unit number”, “time”, “gaming state”, and “A” to “H” of the data table T1 are updated, and today's items corresponding to each unit display unit 4 are related to the items. Data is created.

  In this way, by performing the predetermined correction (second alternative example), each unit display device 4 appropriately updates the items of the data table T1 even when the received game data is plural. Can be done.

<Data communication control (device update)>
Here, as described above, the technology of the game device and the game system provided together with the game machine is conventionally known. For example, it is determined whether or not the difference value between the number of balls in possession calculated from each numerical value and the number of balls in possession obtained from the machine is within a preset value range, and the difference value is preset. There has been proposed an inter-bench device or a management system capable of recognizing that the value is out of the value range as an abnormal state (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-223494).

  The gaming device is system-managed by the technique described in JP-A-2014-223494, and in recent years, various settings and data are managed for each gaming device. In managing such a gaming device, it is possible that the gaming device receives a large amount of data from the management device or the like.

  However, since the storage capacity of the gaming device may be small due to the nature of operation, data communication that always considers the storage capacity of the gaming device is required.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a highly safe gaming device and a gaming system by performing data communication in consideration of the storage capacity of the gaming device.

  The individual display device 4 and the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention are capable of improving safety by performing data communication in consideration of the storage capacity of each individual display device 4 (hereinafter, referred to as “first "One data communication control") is executed.

  In the following, a control flow regarding the first data communication control executed by each display unit 4 and the server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 32.

  Note that, in FIG. 32, the process shown on the left side is a process executed by each unit display device 4, and the process shown on the right side is a process executed by the server device 2. The processing executed by the first data communication control includes the machine number setting processing and the processing when the device update is selected.

  First, the unit number setting process in the first data communication control will be described. The unit number setting process is, for example, a process executed when each unit display device 4 is installed in a game hall.

  When each console display device 4 is installed in, for example, a game hall, a predetermined machine number is input by operating a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 by an employee of the game hall. The unit number input to each unit display device 4 is stored in the storage unit 403 of each unit display unit 4. In this way, the unit number is set for each unit display device 4 (step S1511).

  The unit number set in each unit display unit 4 is transmitted to the server device 2. The unit number transmitted to the server device 2 is stored in the storage unit 222 of the game information management device 220. In this way, the server numbers set in the respective display devices 4 are managed by the server device 2.

  Further, in the server device 2, information about the game transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 and the game machine 3 is managed as game data. It should be noted that the information about the game transmitted from the game medium handling device 1 includes information such as renting out the game medium, measuring the number of game media, and replaying using a counting card or the like. The information about the game transmitted from the gaming machine 3 includes information on the number of gaming media ejected by the player (number of outs), the number of gaming media paid out (the number of safes), the gaming state of the gaming machine 3, and the like. Be done.

  In addition, the server device 2 manages update data for the purpose of dealing with failures of bugs for the respective display devices 4. The update data is information regarding the update of the control program for each display unit 4. The update data includes, for example, version information of each display device 4 (device).

  These (unit number, update data, and game data) are managed in association with each other, and are appropriately used in the process when selecting a device update, which will be described later.

  Next, the processing when the device update is selected in the first data communication control will be described. It should be noted that the processing at the time of selecting the device update is, for example, processing executed when the execution of an update (update of control program) for the purpose of dealing with a bug failure or adding various functions is selected.

  When execution of the update is selected, each display unit 4 (control unit 400) deletes all data stored in the storage unit 403 (more specifically, all data stored after shipment from the factory). (clear. In this way, when the execution of the update is selected, the display unit 4 for each unit is in the state at the time of factory shipment (step S1512).

  Each of the display devices 4 is restarted when it is in the factory-shipped state (step S1513). When each unit display device 4 is restarted, a predetermined unit number is input by an operation of a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 by an employee. Each unit display device 4 stores the input unit number in the storage unit 403. In this way, the unit number that was set before the factory default setting is set again for each unit display device 4 (step S1514).

  When the unit number is set, each unit display device 4 transmits the unit number and the current version information of each unit display device 4 (device) to the server device 2.

  Thus, when the server device 2 receives the unit number and the current version information (hereinafter, referred to as “second version information” for convenience), the received second version information and the unit number setting process as described above. The machine number and the version information of the update data (hereinafter referred to as "first version information" for convenience) managed by are compared with each other. Then, when the server device 2 determines that the second version information is older than the first version information, it transmits the managed update data to each unit display device 4 (step S2511).

  Thus, after restarting, each unit display device 4 receives the update data from the server device 2 when the second version information is older than the first version information (step S1515). Each display unit 4 stores the received update data in the storage area.

  Further, when each display unit 4 receives the update data from the server device 2, the data amount of the received update data is the data capacity of each unit display 4 (data reception limit, storage limit). It is determined whether or not (step S1516).

  Even if the update data does not exceed the data capacity of the individual display unit 4, it may exceed the capacity allocated as the system data area. Therefore, the determination in step S1516 is for the update It is performed based on whether or not the data exceeds the capacity allocated as the data area of each unit display device 4, or whether or not it exceeds the free space of the entire memory.

  Here, there are two methods for the determination of each display unit 4. Specifically, the two methods are methods for confirming whether or not the amount of information received (downloaded) by each unit display device 4 from the server device 2 exceeds the storage capacity of each unit display device 4. (Hereinafter, referred to as “first confirmation method”), the amount of information after each unit display device 4 decompresses or updates (installs) the information received (downloaded) from the server device 2, This is a method of confirming whether or not the storage capacity is exceeded (hereinafter referred to as "second confirmation method"). Each unit display device 4 may perform both the first confirmation method and the second confirmation method, or may perform only one of the first confirmation method and the second confirmation method for the determination.

  Then, when each display device 4 determines that the data amount of the received update data exceeds the data capacity of each display device 4 (step S1516; Yes), the update data is received. Cancel in the middle (step S1517). In addition, each display unit 4 deletes the already received update data (step S1518). As a result, each unit display device 4 executes various controls based on the control program for which the control program has not been updated.

  On the other hand, if each display device 4 determines that the data amount of the received update data does not exceed the data capacity of each display device 4 (step S1516; No), the update data Continue receiving (without canceling). When the reception of the update data is completed, each unit display device 4 updates based on the received update data (step S1519). As a result, each display unit 4 executes various controls based on the control program for which the control program has been updated.

  Each display device 4 transmits information indicating that these processes are completed to the server device 2 after performing the update (step S1519) or after deleting the received update data (step S1518), It requests transmission of game data managed by the server device 2. In response to the request, the server device 2 transmits the game data corresponding to the machine number to each machine display device 4 (step S2512). In this way, each unit display device 4 receives (acquires) the game data corresponding to the unit number from the server device 2 (step S1520).

  When receiving the game data, each display unit 4 transmits the update data reception result and the game data reception result to the server device 2 (step S1521). That is, when deleting the update data (step S1518), each display unit 4 provides the server with the information indicating that the update data has failed to be received and the information indicating that the game data (today's data) has been received. Send to device 2. In addition, when the update is performed (step S1519), each display unit 4 provides the server device 2 with the information indicating that the update data has been successfully received and the information indicating that the game data (today's data) has been received. Send.

  Further, when each game display device 4 acquires the game data, it classifies the acquired game data into predetermined items to display it on the liquid crystal display unit 405 or use it in the process of each device display device 4. Create data for That is, the display unit 4 for each unit restores today's data corresponding to the display unit 4 for each unit (step S1522).

  In addition, when the server device 2 acquires the information of the reception failure of the update data from the individual display device 4, the maintenance of each individual display device 4 is necessary (that is, the version of each individual display device 4 is changed). It is necessary to make it new) (step S2513). In this way, when the server device 2 determines that the maintenance of each display device 4 is necessary, the server device 2 displays a predetermined display on the display unit 260 in order to notify the employee of the game hall.

  In this way, each unit display device 4 cancels the reception of the update data, while playing the game data when it determines that the data amount of the update data exceeds the data capacity in the process when the device update is selected. To receive. In this way, each unit display device 4 can be used for the time being after restarting and can be prevented from obstructing the operation of the game arcade.

As described above, each display unit 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data communication control,
Each display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3 and capable of communicating with the server device 2 (management device) capable of managing the game data (game information) which is the information of the game device 3. There
A liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying the game data (game information),
A storage area (storage means) for storing the control program of each display unit 4 (game device),
A control unit 400 (update unit) for updating the control program,
An IF 410 (reception means) for receiving update data (information about the control program) from the server device 2 (management device) when updating the control program;
When the IF 410 (reception means) receives the update data, the update data (information relating to the control program) stored in the storage area (storage means) has a storage capacity of the storage area (storage means). A control unit 400 (judgment means) for judging whether or not it exceeds
When the control unit 400 (determination unit) determines that the storage capacity of the storage region (storage unit) is exceeded, the control unit 400 (storage region exceeded) discards the update data received by the IF 410 (reception unit). Control means),
It is equipped with.

  With such a configuration, the individual display unit 4 can be improved in versatility. In addition, the individual display units 4 can improve the safety by performing data communication in consideration of the storage capacity.

  Specifically, each unit display device 4 determines whether the received update data exceeds the storage capacity of each unit display device 4 when updating the control program. In this way, each display unit 4 receives the update data, and when it determines that the update data does not exceed the storage capacity of the display unit 4, the control program is updated (updated). It is possible to prevent the use data from being transmitted in excess of the storage capacity of each display unit 4.

  Further, when each display unit 4 determines that the update data exceeds the storage capacity of the display unit 4, the control program presses the storage area in order to discard the received update data. It is possible to prevent the control of each display unit 4 from being reduced and prevent the stability of the operation from being reduced (the safety can be improved).

In addition, each unit display device 4 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data communication control,
The IF 410 (reception unit) receives the game data (game information) executed by the gaming machine 3 regardless of the determination regarding the storage capacity of the ROM 402 (storage unit) of the control unit 400 (determination unit). Is.

  With such a configuration, each display unit 4 can receive the game data executed by the game machine 3 regardless of the determination regarding the storage capacity, and therefore, if the control program cannot be updated. Even in this case, it is possible to receive the game data. In this way, each unit display device 4 can display the game data and execute the process using the game data even if the control program cannot be updated. Therefore, the versatility can be improved. It will be possible.

Further, the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention, which executes the first data communication control,
A server device 2 (management device) capable of managing game data (game information) which is information of the gaming machine 3;
A gaming system, which is provided corresponding to the gaming machine 3 and includes each display device 4 (gaming device) capable of communicating with the server device 2 (management device),
A storage area (storage means) for storing the control program of each display unit 4 (game device),
A control unit 400 (update unit) for updating the control program,
An IF 410 (reception means) for receiving update data (information about the control program) from the server device 2 (management device) when updating the control program;
When the IF 410 (reception means) receives the update data, the update data (information relating to the control program) stored in the storage area (storage means) has a storage capacity of the storage area (storage means). A control unit 400 (judgment means) for judging whether or not it exceeds
When the control unit 400 (determination unit) determines that the storage capacity of the storage region (storage unit) is exceeded, the control unit 400 (storage region exceeded) discards the update data received by the IF 410 (reception unit). Control means),
It is equipped with.

  With such a configuration, the gaming system can improve versatility. In addition, the gaming system can improve security by performing data communication in consideration of storage capacity.

  Specifically, in the gaming system, when each display unit 4 updates (updates) the control program, it is determined whether the received update data exceeds the storage capacity of the display unit 4. judge. Thus, in the gaming system, each display unit 4 receives the update data and updates the control program (update) when it is determined that the update data does not exceed the storage capacity of each display unit 4. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the update data from being transmitted in excess of the storage capacity of the individual display unit 4.

  Further, in the gaming system, when each display unit 4 determines that the update data exceeds the storage capacity of each display unit 4, the control program is stored because the received update data is discarded. It is possible to prevent the area from being pressed and reduce the control of the individual display unit 4, and to prevent the stability of the operation from decreasing (the safety can be improved).

  In each display unit 4, the game data received after the update may be different from the game data held before the update (before the factory shipment state). In such a case, different game data will be displayed on the respective display units 4 before and after the update. Therefore, each display unit 4 controls the update so that it can be executed only outside the business hours of the game arcade, or controls so that the update can be executed only outside the business hours and after the carry-over processing of the management device is completed. Is desirable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each unit display device 4 is illustrated as one embodiment of the game device according to the present invention, but the game device according to the present invention is limited to each unit display device. is not. That is, the gaming device according to the present invention may be one that constitutes a pachinko gaming unit or a pachislot gaming unit.

  Further, in the first data communication control, each process performed by each display unit 4 and the server device 2 may be performed by at least one of each display unit 4 or the server device 2, and the target of the process is It is not limited to the embodiment.

  The control capable of increasing the safety by performing the data communication in consideration of the storage capacity of each display unit 4 is not limited to the above-mentioned first data communication control. Hereinafter, two different examples of the first data communication control (hereinafter referred to as "second data communication control" and "third data communication control") will be described.

  In the following, a control flow relating to the second data communication control executed by each display unit 4 and the server device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 33.

  In FIG. 33, the process shown on the left side is the process executed by each display unit 4, and the process shown on the right side is the process executed by the server device 2. The process executed by the second data communication control includes the unit number setting process and the process when the device update is selected, as in the first data communication control. Since the unit number setting process in the second data communication control is substantially the same as the unit number setting process in the first data communication process, the reference numerals used in the description of the first data communication process should be attached. Therefore, the description thereof will be omitted.

  First, the process when the device update is selected in the second data communication control will be described.

  When execution of the update is selected, each display unit 4 (control unit 400) deletes all data stored in the storage unit 403 (more specifically, all data stored after shipment from the factory). (clear. In this way, when the execution of the update is selected, the display unit 4 for each unit is set to the factory-shipped state (step S1532).

  Each of the display devices 4 is restarted when it is in the state at the time of factory shipment (step S1532). When each unit display device 4 is restarted, a predetermined unit number is input by an operation of a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 by an employee. Each unit display device 4 stores the input unit number in the storage unit 403. In this way, the unit number that was set before the factory default setting is set again for each unit display device 4 (step S1534). In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the entered machine number is the same as the machine number set before the factory shipment, but the invention is not limited to this. If the unit number is different from the unit number set before the factory shipment, the data corresponding to the unit number input this time may be acquired.

  When the unit number is set, each unit display device 4 transmits the unit number and the current version information of each unit display device 4 (device) to the server device 2.

  Thus, when the server device 2 receives the second version information (unit number and current version information), the received second version information and the first version information (managed by the unit number setting process as described above). And the version number of the update data). Then, when the server device 2 determines that the second version information is older than the first version information, the server device 2 transmits information regarding the data capacity of the update data managed to each unit display device 4 ( Step S2521).

  In this way, after restarting, each display unit 4 receives the information regarding the data capacity of the update data from the server device 2 when the second version information is older than the first version information. Upon receiving the information on the data capacity of the update data, each display unit 4 compares the data capacity with the storage area of each display unit 4 (step S1535).

  Each display unit 4 compares the data capacity of the update data with the storage area of the display unit 4, and then the free space in the storage area of the display unit 4 is large enough to receive the update data. It is determined whether there is any (step S1536).

  Then, when each display device 4 determines that there is no free space in the storage area of each display device 4 when receiving the update data (step S1536; No), the update data is received. do not do. That is, each display unit 4 does not update (update) the control program, and executes various controls based on the control program that has not been updated.

  On the other hand, when each display device 4 determines that there is free space in the storage area of each display device 4 even when the update data is received (step S1536; Yes), the free space is set. Information indicating that there is capacity (information indicating that update data can be received) is transmitted to the server device 2 (step S1537).

  In this way, when the server device 2 receives the information indicating that there is the free space from each display device 4 (step S2522; Yes), the server device 2 transmits the update data to each display device 4 (step S2523). ..

  On the other hand, when the server device 2 does not receive the information indicating that the free space is available from each unit display device 4 (step S2522; No), the maintenance of each unit display device 4 is required (that is, each unit display device 4). It is determined that the version of the display device 4 needs to be updated) (step S2525). In this way, when the server device 2 determines that the maintenance of each display device 4 is necessary, the server device 2 displays a predetermined display on the display unit 260 in order to notify the employee of the game hall.

  When the update data is transmitted from the server device 2 (step S2523), each display unit 4 receives the transmitted update data if it can be received. Then, each unit display device 4 updates based on the received update data (step S1538).

  After performing the update, each display device 4 transmits information indicating that the update is completed to the server device 2 and requests transmission of the game data managed by the server device 2. In response to the request, the server device 2 transmits the game data corresponding to the machine number to each machine display device 4 (step S2524). In this way, each unit display device 4 receives (acquires) the game data corresponding to the unit number from the server device 2 (step S1539).

  Upon acquisition of the game data, each unit display device 4 classifies the acquired game data into a predetermined item to display it on the liquid crystal display unit 405 or use it in the process of each unit display device 4. To create data for. That is, each display unit 4 restores today's data corresponding to each display unit 4 (step S1541).

As described above, each display device 4 according to the embodiment of the present invention, which executes the second data communication control,
Each display device 4 (game device) provided corresponding to the game machine 3 and capable of communicating with the server device 2 (management device) capable of managing the game data (game information) which is the information of the game device 3. There
A liquid crystal display unit 405 (display means) for displaying the game data (game information),
A storage area (storage means) for storing the control program of each display unit 4 (game device),
A control unit 400 (update unit) for updating the control program,
An IF 410 (reception means) for receiving update data (information about the control program) from the server device 2 (management device) when updating the control program;
Before the IF 410 (reception means) receives the update data, the update data (information relating to the control program) stored in the storage area (storage means) has a storage capacity of the storage area (storage means). A control unit 400 (judgment means) for judging whether or not it exceeds
When the control unit 400 (determination unit) determines that the storage capacity of the storage region (storage unit) is exceeded, the IF unit 410 (reception unit) controls not to receive the information. Control means),
It is equipped with.

  With such a configuration, the individual display unit 4 can be improved in versatility. In addition, the individual display units 4 can improve the safety by performing data communication in consideration of the storage capacity.

  Specifically, when each display unit 4 updates the control program, whether or not the update data to be received before the control program exceeds the storage capacity of each display unit 4 is received. To judge. In this way, each unit display device 4 determines in advance whether the storage capacity of each unit display device 4 is exceeded or not before transmission, confirms that the update data has been received, and the update data is transmitted to each unit display device 4. Since the control program is updated when it is determined that the storage capacity of each display unit 4 is not exceeded, it is possible to prevent the update data from being transmitted over the storage capacity of each display unit 4.

  In addition, when each display device 4 determines in advance before transmission that the update data exceeds the storage capacity of the display device 4, the control data does not receive the update data because the update data is not received. Then, it is possible to prevent the control of each display unit 4 from being reduced and prevent the stability of the operation from being reduced (the safety can be improved).

  Below, the control flow regarding the third data communication control executed by each display unit 4 and the server device 2 will be explained using FIG. 34.

  In FIG. 34, the process shown on the left side is a process executed by each display unit 4, and the process shown on the right side is a process executed by the server device 2. The processing executed by the third data communication control includes the unit number setting processing and the processing when the device update is selected, as in the first data communication control. Since the unit number setting process in the third data communication control is substantially the same as the unit number setting process in the first data communication process, the reference numerals used in the description of the first data communication process should be attached. Therefore, the description thereof will be omitted.

  First, the process when the device update is selected in the third data communication control will be described.

  When the processing at the time of device update selection is started, each unit display device 4 transmits the current version information (second version information) of each unit display device 4 (device) to the server device 2 (step S1552). ). Thus, when the server device 2 receives the second version information, it manages the second version information in association with the machine number, the update data (first version information) and the game data.

  Further, when the server device 2 receives the second version information (current version information), the server device 2 compares the received second version information with the first version information (version information of update data). . Then, when the server device 2 determines that the second version information is older than the first version information, the server device 2 transmits information regarding the data capacity of the update data being managed to each unit display device 4 ( Step S2531).

  Thus, when the second version information is older than the first version information, each display unit 4 receives the information about the data capacity of the update data from the server device 2. Upon receiving the information regarding the data capacity of the update data, each display device 4 compares the data capacity with the storage area of each display device 4 (step S1553).

  Each display unit 4 compares the data capacity of the update data with the storage area of the display unit 4, and then the free space in the storage area of the display unit 4 is large enough to receive the update data. It is determined whether or not there is, and the determination result is transmitted to the server device 2 (step S1554).

  Thus, if the received determination result is that there is no free space in the storage area of each unit display unit 4 to the extent that the update data can be received (step S2532; No), each server unit 2 It is determined that the maintenance of the display unit 4 is necessary (that is, the version of each display unit 4 needs to be updated) (step S2535). In this way, when the server device 2 determines that the maintenance of each display device 4 is necessary, the server device 2 displays a predetermined display on the display unit 260 in order to notify the employee of the game hall.

  Although it has been described that it is determined that the maintenance of each unit display device 4 is necessary (that is, the version of each unit display device 4 needs to be renewed), the storage capacity of each unit display device 4 is not limited to this. Storage of each unit display unit 4, such as needing to organize data, making free storage space, deleting unnecessary data, or physically increasing memory (in terms of hardware) This can be taken into consideration when it is determined that there is no free space in the area.

  On the other hand, if the received determination result is that the storage area of each display unit 4 has free space to the extent that the update data can be received (step S2532; Yes), the update device is updated. The data is transmitted to each display unit 4 (step S2533).

  When the update data is transmitted from the server device 2 (step S2533), each display unit 4 receives the transmitted update data if it can be received. Then, each unit display device 4 updates based on the received update data (step S1555).

  It should be noted that each display device 4 does not necessarily have to receive all of the update data depending on the free space of the storage area of each display device 4. That is, each display unit 4 may store only the data that has already been received if the storage area reaches the limit while receiving the update data. In such a case, each unit display 4 may discard the data that has already been received. Note that such processing (whether to store only the data that has already been received or to discard it) may be selectable, or may be automatically performed under the control of each display unit 4.

  After performing the update, each display device 4 transmits information indicating that the update is completed to the server device 2 and requests transmission of the game data managed by the server device 2. In response to the request, the server device 2 transmits the game data corresponding to the machine number to each machine display device 4 (step S2534). In this way, each unit display device 4 receives (acquires) the game data corresponding to the unit number from the server device 2 (step S1556).

  When receiving the game data, each display unit 4 transmits the reception result of the game data to the server device 2 (step S1557). That is, each unit display device 4 transmits to the server device 2 information that the game data (today's data) has been received.

  Further, when each game display device 4 acquires the game data, it classifies the acquired game data into predetermined items to display it on the liquid crystal display unit 405 or use it in the process of each device display device 4. Create data for That is, each display unit 4 restores today's data corresponding to each display unit 4 (step S1558).

With such a configuration, in the third data communication control, unlike the first and second data communication controls, each display unit 4 does not have to be in the factory-shipped state (that is, stored after shipment from the factory. It is possible to prevent the update data from being transmitted beyond the storage capacity of the individual display unit 4 when the update data is received without deleting all the created data.
In the case of the above configuration, since the free space of the storage capacity of each display unit 4 is referred to, if the update data received in the factory shipment state exceeds the storage capacity of each display unit 4. Even if there is, it will be possible to respond.

  It should be noted that, in order to prevent the update data as described above from being transmitted in excess of the storage capacity of the individual display unit 4, the configuration in which each individual display unit 4 does not have to be in the factory-shipped state is Not only the third data communication control but also the first and second data communication control can be applied.

<Automatic file search control (automatic file search in USB)>
Further, the individual display device 4 and the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention execute control capable of enhancing versatility (hereinafter, referred to as "first automatic file search control").

  The control flow relating to the first automatic file search control executed by each display unit 4 and the USB memory 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  Note that, in FIG. 35, the processing shown on the left side is processing executed by each display unit 4, and the data shown on the right side is data stored in the USB memory 10. The process executed by the first automatic file search control includes the process when the USB connection is detected.

  First, the processing when the USB connection is detected in the first automatic file search control will be described. The process at the time of detecting the USB connection is a process executed when updating the data stored in each unit display device 4 using the USB memory 10.

  Here, the USB memory 10 is a small portable memory. The USB memory 10 stores a file (data) having a specific character string in order to update the data stored in each display unit 4. In this embodiment, three types of data (data of character string A, data of character string B, and data of character string C) are stored in the USB memory 10 as data having a specific character string. ing.

  When the USB memory 10 is connected to each unit display device 4, each unit display device 4 automatically outputs data having a specific character string stored in the USB memory 10 (for example, data of character string B). (Step S1611).

  Then, each display unit 4 determines whether or not the search target data is stored in the USB memory 10 (step S1612). Then, when each display device 4 determines that the search target data (data of the character string B) is stored in the USB memory 10 (step S1612; Yes), each display device 4 of the display device 4 is searched. It is determined whether or not data having a specific character string (that is, data having the same character string) exists in the storage area (step S1613).

  Then, when each display device 4 determines that the data having the specific character string exists in the storage area of each display device 4 (step S1613; Yes), the data having the specific character string is displayed. It is deleted from the storage area (step S1614). After deleting the data having the specific character string, each display device 4 reads the data having the specific character string from the USB memory 10 and stores it in the storage area of each display device 4 (step S1615). ). In addition, when each display device 4 determines that there is no data having the specific character string in the storage area of each display device 4 (step S1613; No), the specific character string is also deleted from the USB memory 10. Is read and stored in the storage area of each display unit 4 (step S1615).

  When reading data having a specific character string from the USB memory 10, each display device 4 deletes the data having the specific character string existing in the storage area of the display device 4. Instead, overwriting may be performed.

  When the data read from the USB memory 10 is compressed, each display device 4 decompresses and stores the data in the storage area (step S1616). In this way, each unit display device 4 completes the update of the data of each unit display device 4 by storing the data having the specific character string stored in the USB memory 10 in the storage area. When the update of the data is completed, each display unit 4 gives a predetermined notification to the liquid crystal display unit 405 (step S1617).

  In this way, each display unit 4 shifts to a state in which the USB memory 10 can be disconnected (that is, a state in which the USB memory 10 can be removed from each display unit 4) after performing the predetermined notification.

  With such a configuration, when each unit display device 4 updates the data stored in the storage area using the USB memory 10, the data can be automatically updated. The work efficiency of can be improved. That is, the individual display unit 4 can be improved in versatility.

  It should be noted that the control capable of increasing versatility is not limited to the above-described first automatic file search control. Hereinafter, another example of the first automatic file search control (hereinafter referred to as “second automatic file search control”) will be described.

  The control flow relating to the second automatic file search control executed by each display unit 4 and the USB memory 10 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 36, the process shown on the left side is a process executed by each display unit 4, and the data shown on the right side is data stored in the USB memory 10. The process executed by the second automatic file search control includes the process when the USB connection is detected, as in the first automatic file search control.

  First, the processing when the USB connection is detected in the second automatic file search control will be described.

  Here, in the USB memory 10, a file (data) having a specific file format (extension) is stored in order to update the data stored in each display unit 4. In the present embodiment, three types of data (data A (MP3), data B (MP4), and data C (MP4)) having a predetermined file format are stored in the USB memory 10.

  When the USB memory 10 is connected to each unit display device 4, each unit display device 4 extracts data having a specific file format (for example, MP4 file format) from the data stored in the USB memory 10. A search is performed (step S1621).

  Then, each display unit 4 determines whether or not the search target data is stored in the USB memory 10 (step S1622). Then, when it is determined that the search target data (data of the MP4 file format) is stored in the USB memory 10 (step S1622; Yes), each display device 4 exists in the USB memory 10. The data name to be displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 (data display screen) of each display unit 4. In this way, an employee of the game arcade can visually check the liquid crystal display unit 405 of each display unit 4 and select desired data. In the present embodiment, the data B (MP4) and the data C (MP4) are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405 of each display unit 4. When desired data is selected from the display on the liquid crystal display unit 405, each display unit 4 reads the selected data (data B (MP4) in this embodiment) from the USB memory 10 ( Step S1623).

  If the data compatible with the selected data is present in the storage area of the individual display unit 4, each individual display unit 4 deletes the compatible data (step S1624). ..

  After deleting the compatible data, each display unit 4 reads the selected data from the USB memory 10 and stores it in the storage area of each display unit 4 (step S1625). In addition, each display unit 4 reads the selected data from the USB memory 10 even when the compatible data does not exist in the display area of each display unit 4, and It is stored in the storage area of the display unit 4.

  In addition, when reading the selected data from the USB memory 10, each display device 4 may overwrite the compatible data instead of deleting the compatible data.

  When the selected data is compressed, each display unit 4 decompresses and stores the data in the storage area (step S1626). In this way, the individual display unit 4 stores the selected data among the data of the specific file format stored in the USB memory 10 in the storage area, so that the data of the individual display unit 4 is stored. Complete the update. When the updating of the data is completed, each display unit 4 gives a predetermined notification to the liquid crystal display unit 405 (step S1627).

  In this way, each display unit 4 shifts to a state in which the USB memory 10 can be disconnected (that is, a state in which the USB memory 10 can be removed from each display unit 4) after performing the predetermined notification.

  With such a configuration, when each unit display device 4 updates the data stored in each unit display device 4 by using the USB memory 10, it can be identified from the plurality of data displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 405. Since the data is selected, it is not necessary for an employee of the game arcade to visually check and confirm all the data in the USB memory 10, and the work efficiency of updating the data can be improved. That is, the individual display unit 4 can be improved in versatility.

Although the configuration in which the compatible data in each display unit 4 is deleted and then the data is read from the USB memory has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the compatible data in each display unit 4 can be stored in the USB memory. The data may be controlled to be read from the USB memory without being backed up or deleted.
In addition, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that each display device 4 is installed for each gaming machine 3, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when provided on an island-by-island basis, There is a case where the information is displayed for a plurality of gaming machines 3 installed in any place, but in any case, the above-described embodiment can be implemented, and in particular, counting from the gaming machines 3 is performed. The created data is data aggregated from one or a plurality of gaming machines 3 corresponding to the gaming device, the server device 2 has a function of aggregating, and the gaming device has a function of displaying information and information to be displayed. It is assumed that there is a selection means capable of performing a selection operation.
In addition, since the information regarding the game includes information on the result of playing the game on the gaming machine 3 and the result of not playing the game on the gaming machine 3, the jackpot signal, the BB signal, the ART signal, the prize ball, and the winning ball. Since information that can be output from the gaming machine 3 including signals indicating the state of the gaming machine 3, such as start, error, and demo, can be included, the operating status of the gaming machine 3 and the gaming device attached to the gaming machine 3 can be determined from the gaming machine 3. The result may include the result of determining the information, and may be the same as the game information that is the information of the gaming machine 3, or may be the result of the game played by the player.

1 game media handling device 2 server device 3 game machine
4 Each display unit 4S Slave display unit 4M Master display unit 400 Control unit 402 ROM
403 Storage unit 405 Liquid crystal display unit 410 IF
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Claims (1)

A management device that can manage game information,
A gaming system provided corresponding to the gaming machine, having a gaming device capable of communicating with the management device,
Display means for displaying the game information,
Storage means for storing the control program of the gaming device,
Updating means for updating the control program,
Receiving means for receiving, when updating the control program, information about the control program transmitted after determining the first information and the second information about the control program by the management device,
When the receiving unit receives the information about the control program, the determining unit determines whether the information about the control program stored in the storage unit exceeds the storage capacity of the storage unit.
Storage area excess control means for discarding information relating to the control program received by the reception means when the determination means determines that the storage capacity of the storage means is exceeded;
Equipped with
The game system, wherein the receiving means is capable of receiving the game information regardless of the determination regarding the storage capacity of the storage means of the determining means.

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