JPH02107286A - Management device for game house - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To give a uniformity to an operating method of a game machine, and to improve a manipulative efficiency of a game machine by providing a commanding means of specified operation to make a game machine perform a specified operation discriminated by a discriminating means according to a read out information. CONSTITUTION:In a magnetic card 20 is recorded a magnetic card discriminating information to discriminate a magnetic card instead of being recorded directly a score information of a player and composing a score specifying information by the player's score information itself. CPU 140 reads the magnetic card discriminating information and retrieves, using it as a key, a score information of a player, and controls the game or the prize exchange based on the score information. In this case, the magnetic card discriminating information is a score specifying information to specify the score of a player. Thus, by using a recording medium a kind of operating means, it is possible for a game machine to perform an operation selectively corresponding to the above mentioned read out information out of a plurarity of operations.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a device for managing and installing a game hall in which game machines such as a pachinko game machine, a coin game machine, a slot machine, an arrangement ball, or a net game machine are installed. For more information,
The present invention relates to a management and installation device for a gaming hall including a gaming machine capable of playing +1J using a recording medium in which point identification information for specifying the points of a player is recorded.

[Prior Art] In this type of gaming hall management and installation equipment, which is generally known from the past, for example, a recording medium such as a magnetic card is inserted into a gaming machine, and the recording medium is used to Some games were configured so that games could be played using the points that a specified player had.

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, in this type of conventional management and installation device for a gaming hall, there are only 1 types of operations that a gaming machine can perform (among several types of operations, the execution of a game is performed by inserting a recording medium). However, in order to execute operations that can be performed by other gaming machines, operating instruments other than the recording medium, such as keys, etc., were used, so the operating methods varied and were not uniform. However, there was a drawback that the game machine had poor operability.

In view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a management and installation device for a gaming hall that can provide uniformity in the operating method of gaming machines and improve the operability of the gaming machines.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The invention is to provide a management and installation device for a gaming hall including a gaming machine that can play games using a recording medium in which point identification information for specifying the points of a player is recorded. a recording medium insertion slot into which a medium is inserted; a reading means for reading recorded information on the recording medium inserted into the recording medium insertion slot; a determining means for determining which action among a plurality of types of actions corresponds to the read information; and a predetermined action command means for causing the gaming machine to execute the predetermined action determined by the determining means in accordance with the read information. It is characterized by including.

[Operation] By the movement of the reading means, the recorded information of the recording medium inserted into the recording medium insertion slot is read, and based on the read information, the determining means determines whether the gaming machine is It is determined which action among the types of actions corresponds to the read information.Then, by the movement of the predetermined action commanding means, the predetermined action classified by the determining means according to the read information is executed in the game. Let the machine execute it.

In other words, by using one type of operation means, namely the recording medium, it becomes possible to cause the gaming machine to selectively execute the operation corresponding to the read information out of a plurality of operations.

[Embodiments of the invention]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings. In addition, as an example of a gaming machine used in the present invention, a pachinko gaming machine is shown in this embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other gaming machines such as coin gaming machines, slot machines, arranged balls, and even net games. Includes all gaming machines that can be played with J[2 recording media, on which point identification information for specifying the player's points is recorded.

First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of a management and installation device for a game hall according to the present invention.

In the game hall, there is a pachinko game machine 30, which is an example of a game machine.
Multiple units are installed on each of the six islands. Furthermore, a card vending machine 10 for selling cards, which is an example of a recording medium, is installed at one end of the six islands. Furthermore, the gaming hall is equipped with a card processing machine 120, a management terminal 150 for managing the gaming machines, and a central management device (host computer) 140. This central management device (host computer) 140 includes a storage section 143. A calculation unit 142 that can perform control operations and calculations in a predetermined procedure, and an input/output control unit 14 that ensures signal consistency between the calculation unit 142 and external circuits.
1.

The central management device (host computer) and the pachinko gaming machine 30. Card vending machine 10. The card payment machine 120 and the management terminal 150 are connected to each other, and are configured so that information can be exchanged between them.

The player buys a magnetic card (R technique card) 20 (second card) which is an example of a recording medium sold from the card vending machine 10.
(see figure), the pachinko game machine 30 allows the game to be played. Furthermore, after the game ends, the player inserts his/her magnetic card 20 into the card payment machine 120 to exchange the points earned through the game for a prize. ) is issued, and the original product can be exchanged using the premium exchange ticket 131.

FIG. 2 is an overall front view showing the card vending machine 10.

The card vending machine 10 has a function of dispensing various magnetic cards including a magnetic card on which game fee point information is recorded. The card vending machine 10 is provided with a coin slot 11 and is configured so that a player can insert coins through the coin slot 11. Then, the authenticity and amount of the inserted coin are determined, and if it is determined that the coin is an illegal coin, the inserted coin is returned from the coin return slot 12 provided below. . Furthermore, a banknote insertion slot 13 is provided, and the player is configured to insert banknotes. The authenticity and amount of the inserted banknotes are determined, and if it is determined that the banknotes are fraudulent such as fakes, the inserted banknotes are returned to the player through the banknote insertion slot 13. has been done.

Then, when it is determined that the inserted coins and inserted banknotes are correct, the player is able to pay out the cards, and in that case, the player can pay out the card within the amount of the inserted coins. Select the number of loan points you want using the loan number selection button 16
Select by pressing a to 16d. Note that the rate of this lending point is predetermined, for example, at a rate of 4 per point. When the player presses the sales button 17, the number of loan points corresponding to the press operation of the loan number selection buttons 16a to 16d is stored in the magnetic recording section 20 of the magnetic card 20 as point information of the player.
recorded in a.

In addition to the magnetic card 20 for gaming, the card vending machine 10 also has an opening card 21, which is an example of a recording medium for opening a pachinko machine that has been discontinued so that it can be played again, and an opening card 21 for opening the glass door. A glass door unlocking card 22, which is an example of a recording medium for locking, and a front frame unlocking card 23, which is an example of a recording medium for unlocking the front frame, are dispensed from the card outlet 14. It is configured to

A card number, which is an example of card identification information, is also sent from the central management device 140 (see FIG. 1), and the card vending machine 10 stores the sent card number in the magnetic recording section of each card. 20a, 21a, 2
2a, 23a, and information such as the game hall number and issue number 11 is also recorded in the magnetic recording sections 20a, 21a, 22.
a, 23a. Further, information such as the game parlor number and issuing port may also be sent from the central management device. Further, the magnetic cards 20, 21, 22.23 have visible display portions 20b, 21b, 22b, respectively.

23b is provided, and the point information recorded on the magnetic card, the magnetic card number, the date of issue of the magnetic card, the name of the game store, etc. are printed or engraved on the IIF function that is visible to the player. A magnetic card is dispensed from the card dispensing opening 14. Note that the magnetic card number printed or engraved on the inkstone display section does not need to be the same as the card number recorded on the magnetic recording section. Then, the card vending machine 10 sends the same information written on each card to the central management device 140. In response to this, the central management device 140 stores the
The card number is stored in an information storage area provided in the card number, and other information is stored in correspondence with the card number. If the amount invested by the player is greater than the amount of the sold magnetic card 20, the subtracted amount is paid out as change from the change payout port 15. In the figure, 1
8 is a cancel button, which is suppressed when the player changes his mind and wants to cancel the sale of the magnetic card 20 after inserting money or pressing the lending point selection buttons 16a to 16d; By operating the magnetic card 20, the sale of the magnetic card 20 is canceled and the inserted coins are returned to the respective coin return slot 12 or banknote insertion slot 1.
It is configured to be returned from 3 onwards. Furthermore, in the figure, 1
One is an input amount display, which is used to visually display to the player the amount of money inserted by the player.

Although the magnetic cards 20 to 23 dispensed from the card dispensing port 14 are shown as flat rectangular ones in the drawings, the present invention is not limited to this, and the magnetic cards 20 to 23 dispensed from the card dispensing opening 14 are not limited to this, and may have any shape (rod-shaped, disc-shaped), etc. . In addition to magnetic cards, card types include IC cards, cards using optical disk memory, cards with barcodes printed or punch holes, and cards printed with thermal printers. Various things are possible. The card vending machine 10
The card processing device 100, which will be described later, and the card payment machine 120 can be changed as appropriate depending on the type and shape of the card described above. As described above, instead of directly recording the player's point information on the magnetic card 20 and configuring the point identification information from the player's point information itself, the magnetic card 20 The player records the magnetic card identification information (card number) for identifying the player, and by reading the magnetic card identification information and using it as a clue, the central management unit] 40 (see Figure 1) searches for information on the player's points. However, based on the point information, it may be controlled to play games or exchange prizes.

In this case, the magnetic card identification information becomes point identification information for specifying the player's points.

Note that this card vending machine 10 may have a built-in gaming machine 301; in that case, the recording medium may be immediately dispensed by inserting money, or a player may play a game by inserting money and obtain A recording medium on which information that can identify points held may be paid out at the end of the game.

FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view showing the management terminal 150.

The management terminal 150 includes a display unit 17 made of a cathode ray tube or the like.
1 is white, and has a keyboard portion on an inclined surface below it, on which various operation keys are arranged. Operation keys include numeric keys 152a to 152j, correction key 153 for correcting numeric keypad operations, reset button 154 for correcting operations of various command keys, front frame simultaneous unlocking command key 155, glass door frame - simultaneous unlocking. Lock command key 156
, front frame unlocking card creation command key 157 , glass door frame unlocking card creation command key 158 , stop value setting command key 15
9. Difference status collection: 1 command key 160, operation status collection total command key 161, card sales status collection command key 162, card payment status collection command key 163, open command key 164
, a stop command key 165, a print command key 166, a transmission key 167 for confirming and transmitting the command operation, an overall key 168 for issuing a command to the entire pachinko machine in the gaming hall, for example every 8 or It consists of a classification key 169 for issuing commands for a specific classification among those classified in advance for each model, and an individual key 170 for issuing commands for individual pachinko gaming machines. In addition, 15 in the figure
1 is a power switch.

Further, 172 is a printer.

Next, a method of operating the management terminal 150 will be explained.

First, to unlock the front frame 32 (fourth illustration) of the gaming machine all at once, press the front frame simultaneous unlock command key 155, and if the operation is correct, press the transmission key 167. . By this operation, all the front frames of the game machines 30 (see FIG. 1) in the game parlor are unlocked at once.

Next, in order to simultaneously unlock the glass door frame 34 (see FIG. 4) of the gaming machine, first press the glass frame simultaneous unlock command key 156, and if there is no mistake in the operation, press 1. i key 16
Press 7. As a result, the glass door frames of all gaming machines in the gaming hall are unlocked at once. This simultaneous unlocking of glass door frames and front frames is mainly carried out at the end of business hours.

Next, in order to create and eject the front frame unlock card 23 (second illustration), first, the front frame unlock card creation command key 1
57, and if there is no mistake in operation, press send key 1.
Press 67. With this operation, the central management device 140
Glass v1-frame unlocking data is created, and the data is sent from the central management device 140 to each gaming machine 30 (see FIG. 1).
At the same time, the card is sent to the card vending machine 10 (see Figure 2, Figure 3).
The glass door frame unlocking data is sent to the card vending machine 10, which records the front frame unlocking data on a card stored inside the card vending machine 10, and issues the front frame unlocking card from the card ejection port 14. 23 (see Figure 2).

Next, in order to create and eject the glass door frame unlocking card 22, the user first depresses the glass frame unlocking card creation command key 158, and if there is no mistake in the operation, depresses the transmission key 167. Through this operation, glass door frame unlocking data is created in the central management device 40, and the glass bi4 frame unlocking data is sent from the central management device 140 to each gaming machine 30 (first
(see figure), and the glass door frame unlocking data is also sent to the card vending machine 10. The card vending machine 10 receives this and records the glass door frame unlocking data on a card stored inside. Then, take out the glass door frame unlocking card 22 from the card υIt (1 slot 14) (see Figure 2)
. The glass door frame unlocking card 22 and the front frame unlocking card 23 (see Figure 2) are intended for use only in card vending machines other than those that sell the magnetic card 20 (see Figure 2) as gaming cards. The certificate may be issued by an issuing machine. Further, the management terminal 150 may be provided with a function of creating these unlock cards. Further, these unlocking cards may be used continuously, or may be replaced with new unlocking cards every 11 days, or even when the card is lost, it may be replaced with a new one. good.

Note that the front frame unlocking card and the glass+JN frame unlocking card are created and discharged mainly before the start of business, and the discharged cards are in the possession of the game hall attendant.

Next, in order to set or change the stop value of the pachinko game machine 30 (see FIG. 4), which is an example of a game machine, first, press the stop value setting command key 159, and then press the stop value setting command key 159. If you want to set the stop value for all pachinko machines at once, press the general key 168, then set the value using the numeric keys 152a to 152j, and if there is no mistake in the operation, press the send key 167. Manipulate suppression. As a result, the closing price of all pachinko machines at the gaming hall will be
The values are set using the numeric keys 152a to 152j.

On the other hand, if you want to set or history the stop value only for the pachinko game machines that belong to a specific category among the pachinko game machines that are pre-classified every 8 or according to model availability, press the stop value setting command key 159. Classification key 169 after suppression operation
, enter the classification you want to set using the numeric keys 152a to 152J, and then set the stop value using the numeric keys 1523.
to 152j, and finally press the transmission key 167. As a result, the stop value of the pachinko game machine belonging to the category specified by the numeric keys 152a to 152j is set or changed to the hit II value manually input by the numeric keys 152a to 152j. Next, a specific pachinko game machine 1 consisting of
If you want to set or change the stop value for only the pachinko machine, press the Hit II value setting command key 159 to press 1・■, then press the individual key 170 to set the stop value for the pachinko machine for which you want to set the stop value. Enter the machine number of the gaming machine using the numeric keys 152a to 152J, and then enter the stop value you wish to set using the numeric keys 1528.
- 152j, and finally the transmission key 167 is pressed j·ψ. As a result, numeric keys 1528 to 152
'' is set or changed to the stop value of the pachinko game machine with the machine number input by ``, or the stroke 11- value input by ``numeric keys 152a to 152''.

Next, the difference number status of the pachinko game machine is set to 1 by the following operation. Note that the number is the difference between the number of prize balls paid out by the pachinko game machine and the number of invention kings fired by the pachinko game machine.

First, the difference number situation aggregation command key 160 is depressed, and if it is desired to count up all pachinko gaming machines, the overall key 168 is depressed, and then the transmission key 167 is depressed. As a result, the difference status for all pachinko gaming machines is totaled.

Next, if you want to collect only the pachinko machines that belong to a specific category among the pachinko machines that are classified every 8 or every model, press the differential number status aggregation command key 160. After that, press the classification key I/Y
The user inputs the category he or she wants to collect using the numeric keys 152a to 152j, and then presses the send key 167. As a result, only pachinko gaming machines belonging to the classification specified by the numeric keys 152a to 152j are totaled. Next, if you want to collect only one specific pachinko game machine: 1, press the difference number status aggregation command key 160, then press the individual key 170, and select the pachinko game machine you want to tally. The machine number is input using the numeric keys 1523 to 152j, and then the transmission key 167 is depressed. As a result, only the pachinko game machines having the machine numbers designated by the ten keys 152a to 152j are collected =1. The difference number situation that has been set to 1 by the above operation is displayed on the display section 171. Further, when it is desired to print the set=1 result, by pressing the print command key 166 and then pressing the transmission key 167, the paper on which the difference number status is printed is ejected from the printer 172.

Next, in order to tally up the operating status of the pinball game machine, the operating status tallying command key 161 is first depressed.

If you want to collect the operating status of all pachinko machines, press the overall key 168,
Press the send key 167 to I. On the other hand, if you want to collect the operating status of only gaming machines belonging to a specific category 1:1, press the operating status aggregation command key 161, then press the classification key 169, and select the category you want to collect on the numeric keypad 152a. ~152'' and finally press the send key 1.
Make 67 by pressing 1・Y. As a result, the numeric keypad 152
Only gaming machines belonging to the categories specified in a to 152j are counted. Furthermore, if you want to perform a collection J1 of only a specific gaming machine, press the operating status aggregation command key 1.
After depressing 61, depressing individual key 170,
Enter the machine number of the gaming machine you want to tally using the numeric keys 1528 to 152.
manually press j, and finally depress the transmission key 167. As a result, the operating status of the gaming machine of the machine number specified by the ten keys 152a to 152j is totaled. Aggregating the operating status means, for example, counting the number of shots fired by a pachinko machine, dividing the counted value by the maximum number of shots per minute, and calculating the value for the period of 11.1 hours of operation = 1. The operation data thus calculated is displayed on the display section 17.
1 is displayed. Further, if it is desired to print the operational data, the paper on which the operational data has been printed is ejected from the printer 172 by pressing the print command key 166 and then pressing the transmission key 167.

Next, to tally the card sales status, first press the card sales status tally command key 162 1°, and if you want to tally the sales status of all card vending machines in the game hall, press the overall key 168. Perform suppression operation and finally press send key 1
67 is pressed 1·ψ. On the other hand, if you want to collect only a specific card vending machine in a game parlor, press the card sales status aggregation command key 162 and then press the individual keys 170.
52j, input the number of the card vending machine for which the user wants to collect 1, and finally press the transmission key 167. With this operation,
The card sales data is aggregated and displayed on the display section 171. If you wish to print card sales data, you only need to press the print command key 166 and press the send key 167, and by these operations the card sales data is printed from the printer 172. It will be done.

Next, to tally up the card payment status, press down on the card payment status tally command key 163, and if you want to tally up all the card payment machines in the gaming hall, press down on the overall key 168, and finally send Suppress key 167. On the other hand, if you wish to perform aggregation for only one specific card settlement machine in a game parlor, press the card settlement status aggregation command key 163 and then press the individual key 1.
70, input the number of the card payment machine for which you wish to pay using the numeric keys 152a to 152'', and finally press the send key 167. With this operation, the card payment data is collected and displayed on the display section 171. Also, if you want to print card payment data, print command key 1
66 and the transmission key 167, the paper on which the nonode payment data is printed is ejected from the printer 172.

Next, the operation for opening the stop table in the pachinko game machine will be explained. First, press the open command key 164, and if you want to open all the stop tables in the game hall, press the body key 168 f'1, and finally press the forward key 167 (d key 167).

On the other hand, for example, among the game machines classified every 8 or every model, the 11th stroke of a pachinko game machine that belongs to a specific classification is
If you want to open one, press the open command key 164, press the classification key 169 to press 1M, specify the category you want to release using the numeric keys 152a to 152j, and finally press the forward key 167. Also, if you want to open only a specific table among the stop tables in the game hall,
After pressing the release command key 164, the individual key 170
Press 1 on the numeric keypad to select the number of the stop table you want to release.
52a to 152j, and finally press the transmission key 167. Through the above operations, the central management device 140 sends the special stroke +1 to each gaming machine that has been discontinued.
- At the same time as the release data is sent, the discontinuation release data is also sent to the card vending machine 10, and the card vending machine 10 receives this and releases the discontinuation of special H to each gaming machine on the card stocked inside. The data is recorded and the open card 21 is ejected from the card ejection port 14 (see FIG. 2). In addition, in the case of this embodiment, the ejected card is sent to a specific staff member F of the game hall.
It will be in the possession of i, and handed over by the clerk to, for example, a player who won a lottery.

In addition, if you want to manually terminate the operation using the management terminal 150, first press the termination command key 165,
If you want to issue a command to all the gaming machines in the game parlor (11), press the general key 168, and finally press the transmission key 167.

As a result, all the gaming machines in the gaming parlor have one hit. Next, if you want to cancel only the gaming machines that belong to a specific category among the gaming machines that are pre-classified by 8 or by model, press the 16 classification keys after pressing the cancellation command key 165. Press the button, then use the numeric keys 152a to 152j to specify the category you want to cancel, and finally press the send key 167. As a result, numeric keypad 15
Only gaming machines belonging to the categories specified in 2a to 152j will be discontinued. Furthermore, if you want to cancel only one specific gaming machine in the gaming hall, use the cancellation command key 165.
After pressing the individual key 170, enter the machine number of the gaming machine you want to cancel using the numeric keys 152a to 152j.
, and finally press the transmission key 167. As a result, the game machine with the machine number specified by the numeric keys 152a to 152j is set to +Ix.

FIG. 4 is an overall front view showing the pachinko game machine 30 and the card payment machine 120 as an example of the game machine.

A game board 44 is provided on the front frame 32 of the pachinko game machine 30 and positioned within the frame, and a game area 46 is formed by the game board 44. Further, at the lower right corner of the pachinko game machine 30, a ball hitting rod 60 is moved intermittently by operating the operating handle 37 to drive the pachinko machine into the game area 46.

Inside the game area 46, there is a pair of opening/closing wings 48a.

A 1-iJ eccentric award ball device 47 provided with a ball 48b is provided at its center position. Furthermore, a starting prize opening 52, which is an example of a starting passage opening, is formed at a position on the do side of the gaming area 46. Furthermore, the gaming area 46 is provided with a tulip-type human'gL device 51 and winning openings 49 and 50, which are an example of the normal pass 11. The variable winning ball device 47 and the winning device 51 may be ball passing devices through which pachinko players entering from above pass through as they are and are spun into the gaming area 46 from below.

In response to the operation of the operation handle 37, the batting rod 6
0 is intermittently oscillated, a pachinko machine is fired by the ball rod 60, and the inventor enters the game area 46 through between the ball guide rail 45a and the game area forming rail 45b.

Immediately before the inventor enters the gaming area 46, the inventor is detected by the inventor detector 63. In the figure, 59 is the batted ball feeder 1. i, and is for supplying the pachinko machine in the ball waiting gutter 66 to a predetermined ball firing position.

Next, if the rebound force from the batting rod 60 is too weak, the pachinko machine will roll in the opposite direction without reaching the gaming area 46 and try to return to its original position. A pachinko player, that is, a foul ball trying to return to its position, falls into the foul ball passage 64 and is returned to the hit ball waiting channel 66. In this embodiment, the inventor, that is, the effective inventor, who actually enters the game area 46 is the fired ball detector 63 provided at the end position of the game area forming rail 45b.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. tMI may be calculated by providing a device and calculating the effective inventor who has entered the actual gaming area 46 based on the value obtained by subtracting the detection output of the foul ball detector from the detection output of the shot ball detector.

When the a-effect invention ball hit in the game area 46 wins in any of the starting prize holes 52, the opening/closing wings 48a, 48b are activated a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice).
It is controlled to open and close, and is configured so that a pachinko machine can win a prize in the variable winning ball device 47 during that time. In addition, numeral 53 in the figure is an out hole, which is used to collect the fallen out hole when a pachinko machine hit in the gaming area 46 falls without hitting any winning hole or winning ball device. It is.

A front decoration plate 36 is provided on the top of the pachinko gaming machine 30, and a card insertion/ejection port 39, which is an example of a recording medium insertion port, is formed at one end of the front decoration plate 36, into which the magnetic card 20 can be inserted/ejected. Configured to be ejectable. As mentioned above, this magnetic card 20 records point information and card identification information so that the player's points can be identified, and information is recorded directly or indirectly from the magnetic card. It becomes possible to play pachinko with the number of pachinko machines corresponding to the point information that can be derived.

Furthermore, a game end button 40 for ending the game is provided on the right side of the card insertion/ejection port 39.

Further, on the right side of the game end button 40, there is provided a playable display 41 for displaying that a game can be played using the magnetic card 20 inserted through the three card insertion/ejection ports.

Furthermore, on the right side of this playable display 41, a sound effect is generated when a so-called jackpot state in which the variable winning ball device 47 continuously opens and closes, and an alarm sound is generated when an illegal game is performed. speaker 42 for
is provided.

Although FIG. 4 shows a pachinko game machine in which the game can be played only by inserting the magnetic card 20, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be played by inserting coins at the start of the game or during the game. The game is +- depending on the amount invested
It may be a +1 ability, and the player may have a recording medium on which is recorded information that allows the player to calculate the remaining points by finishing the game when the player still has points (S7A) if he ends the game when he plays Any other form of gaming machine may be used as long as it ejects to the side.

In the figure, reference numerals 43 and 54 are game effect lamps, which are lit or blinking when there is a jackpot, etc., to improve the game effect. Reference numeral 55 denotes a point display, which is used to display and inform the player of the player's points, which change every moment during the course of the game. The installation location of this point indicator 55 is not limited to the game board 44, but may be outside the game machine near the game machine, such as the front frame 32 or the curtain board. A door holding frame 33 is used to hold the glass door frame 34 and the front plate 35, and the material thereof is not limited to metal, but may be made of plastic or the like. Further, 65 is a ball discharge port for discharging into the special machine gutter 66 the balls in which the above-mentioned out port and the winning top have gathered. 31 is a machine frame. Reference numeral 57 denotes a termination indicator, which, when the pachinko game machine 30 is terminated, displays a dot or blinks to notify the player of this fact.

Reference numeral 56 denotes a winning display, which lights up or flashes when a pachinko machine wins, to notify the player of this fact. Further, 59 is a batted ball supply mechanism, which supplies the pachinko machines in the batted ball standby gutter 66 one by one to the batted ball firing position, and this batted ball 1 feeder +b'7
A batting ball launching device 58 is constituted by the five batting balls and the batting ball rod 60. 36 is a mounting board with a 4ft decorative board. Although FIG. 4 shows a pachinko game machine 30 that can be played with a magnetic card 20, it is also possible to play with other recording media such as an IC card or a card that uses a disk memory. There may be.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko machines that are entered into the gaming area 46 and won into the winning slot 50, the winning device 51, and even the i-■ weirdo prize ball device 47 are collected in the winning aggregation yj.
67, detected by a winning detector 68, and guided into the winning/out king-dai flow gutter 70. In addition, the out balls that have fallen into the out port 53 are also transferred to the out hole guide gutter 6.
The above-mentioned entry prize is guided out into the Odai-ryuu gutter 70 by one. The system is configured such that a hit ball, which is a collection of out balls and the above-mentioned winning balls, passes through the hit ball discharge communication lower 1 and is first delivered from the hit ball discharge port 65 into the hit ball waiting channel 66. (See Figure 4).

In Fig. 5, numeral 31 is a machine frame, and a front frame 32 or an opening/closing opening (1) is removably attached to the machine frame. 73 is provided, and the game board 44 is removably attached to this game board mounting frame 73 by a game board fixing member 74.

In other words, this game board fixing member 74 is configured to be rotatable as shown by the arrow in the figure, and this game board fixing member 74
By rotating the game board 44, the game board mounting frame 73
When removed from the i+J function, fA% is formed. In this way, by configuring only the game board 44 so that it can be replaced, there is an advantage that the cost when replacing the pachinko game machine 30 at the game parlor can be reduced.

On the back side of the game board, there is a set of winning collection covers 78a,
78b is arranged, and has a configuration that can be separated from each other, so that depending on the model of the pachinko game machine 30, only one winning set cover can be replaced and combined with the other winning set cover, so that many It is designed to be compatible with the following models. Various winning openings 50.4 formed on the game board 44 by the winning assembly covers 7Ra and 78b.
9 Furthermore, the special winning hole (■ pocket) 75 or the normal winning lower a, 76 formed in the variable winning ball device
The winning pachinko machines are guided along a predetermined route and collected. Further, a relay terminal board 79, various detectors 80, 81, etc. are attached to the winning ball collection covers 78a, 78b. Furthermore, 77a,
77b is the opening/closing wing piece 48a, 48 of the variable winning ball device 47.
b (see Figure 4) is a solenoid for driving
It is attached to the back side of the variable winning ball device 47.

Ball launcher 58 for hitting pachinko into the game area
The ball hitting motor 61 is composed of a ball hitting motor 61, a ball hitting rod 60 that is intermittently oscillated by the ball hitting motor 61, and an interlocking elevating body 62 that moves up and down in conjunction with the intermittent oscillation of the ball hitting rod 60. This interlocking elevating body 62 is connected to the batted ball supply mechanism 59 (fourth
(see figure) to feed pachinko machines one by one to the ball firing position.

In the edible winning ball device 47 (see FIG. 4), there are formed a specific winning opening (V pocket) 75, which is an example of a specific passing opening, and normal winning lower and lower a, 76b, which are an example of normal passing "1". A winning pachinko machine in the specific winning prize lower 5 is detected by the specific person rental ball detector 80, and jackpot control is performed in which the opening/closing wings 48a, 48b (see FIG. 4) are continuously opened and closed.This jackpot control The opening and closing blades 48a and 48b are opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times).
The game ends when either of the following conditions is met: or the number of winning pachinko balls in the machine reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls). The winning pachinko machines in the variable winning ball device 47 are detected by the 10 count detection jl':i81, and the winning pachinko balls in the variable winning ball device are detected by a predetermined number (for example) "
) is detected. Also, starting prize 11
52 (see figure m4) is configured so that the pachinko machine that has won a prize is detected by the starting winning ball detection 2g82.

Based on the detection output of this starting winning ball detector 82, the variable winning ball device 47 is activated a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice).
It is opened and closed.

A control board box 72 is further attached to the back of the game board, and is designed to receive signals from the winning ball detectors and control the game such as the jackpot state.

On the back side of the front frame 32, there is a card processing device 1. OO is provided. This card processing device 100 includes a card collection box 111 for collecting cards inserted from the three card insertion/ejection ports (see FIG. 4), and a card collection box 111 for collecting cards by taking out the card collection box 111. It consists of a handle 111a and a control section (microcomputer) 112.

As mentioned above, in the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 5, all the winning balls are collected and detected by the winning ball detector 68, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning ball detector is individually detected by the winning ball detector 68. It may be provided for each winning opening, or furthermore, each winning opening may be divided into blocks, a winning ball detector may be provided for each block, and the detection outputs of each winning ball detector may be added to determine the winning amount based on the sum. The configuration may be such that the number below is calculated. If a winning ball detector is provided for each block or every 8 winning holes, the value added to the data on the number of balls held by the player as shellfish balls can be made different for each block or each winning hole. It is. Further, as described above, the balls that have merged in the entry/outer merging gutter 70 pass through the ball discharge connecting lower 1 and exit from the ball discharge port 65 into the ball waiting channel 66. However, such pachinko balls that have been hit by -U are not discharged outside the machine, but are all circulated inside the gaming machine and returned to the ball waiting gutter 66 again. Enclosure h
Instead of the type of pinball game machine, it may be a pinball game machine that polishes the hit balls and supplies them as hit balls.

Next, the card payment machine 120 will be explained based on FIG. The card payment machine 120 is a machine that issues a prize exchange field 131 for exchanging prizes within the range of points specified from the points identification information recorded on the inserted magnetic card, and has a payment control unit. 130 and various display sections. The card payment machine 120 is provided with a card insertion/ejection port 121, which is an example of a recording medium insertion/ejection port, and is configured so that a player can insert the magnetic card 20 through the card insertion/ejection port 121. ing.

When the magnetic card 20 is inserted from the card insertion/ejection port 121, the payment control unit 130 reads predetermined recorded information and sends the card number of the read information to the central management device 140. The central management device 140 detects whether the sent card number is stored, and if it is stored, sends other information corresponding to the card number to the card payment machine 120. If it is not stored, an NG signal is sent to the card payment machine 120. The card payment machine 120 compares the sent information with the read information and checks it (for example, in the order of the game hall number, issuing port, points, etc.). Note that all the information may be checked in the central management device (host computer) 140, but in this case, all the information read by the payment control section 130 is checked in the central management device 140.
need to be sent to. As a result of checking the read information, if the magnetic card is not suitable, the inserted magnetic card 20 is inserted into the card insertion/ejection slot 12.
1 to the player side. On the other hand, if it is determined that the magnetic card is a proper magnetic card as a result of the check, the process proceeds to the subsequent precision control. Note that among the recorded information read by the settlement control unit 130, the card number is displayed on the card number display 127, and the point information is displayed on the point display 128. Note that the card number display 127 is not necessarily necessary.

Next, if it is determined that the inserted magnetic card is suitable for the 1st floor, the player
The user inputs the number of points he or she wishes to exchange for prizes within the range of points displayed by 8 using the numeric keys 122a to 122j. Then, the input number of points to be exchanged for a prize is displayed on the prize exchange point display section 129. In this state, numeric keypad 1
If there is an error in the suppression operation of keys 22a to 122j, the numeric keypad 12 can be suppressed by pressing the main key 123.
It is possible to return to the state before performing the pressing I/ψ operation of 2a to 122j and input the correct number of prize exchange points anew. Then, after manually calculating the number of prize exchange points, press the confirmation button 1
By pressing 25, the stacking is completed, and the prize exchange field 131, on which the points displayed by the prize exchange point display section 129, the card number, the receipt number, and the date and time of issue are printed, is displayed from the receipt issuing port 126. publish. The player then redeems the issued prize.
By bringing 1 to the counter, the prize exchange world 13
The number of prize exchange points printed in 1! j (You can then exchange prizes. Please note that the cash register printed on the gift exchange ticket 13) - the number in the NO column (02063
00025) is the second aircraft, 25f on 6 Jl 3011
It shows that it is a prize exchange world issued to fi. Further, at the same time that the prize exchange field is issued from the receipt issuing port 126, the inserted magnetic card 20 is ejected from the card insertion/ejection port 121 to the player side. Before this discharge control, the payment control unit 130 controls the magnetic card 2
The point information recorded in 0 is rewritten to the point obtained by subtracting the number of exchange points, and the other information is written as it was read. Then, the same information written on the magnetic card 20 is sent to the central management device 140, and the central management device 1
40 updates other information corresponding to the sent card number in the information storage area with the other sent information (substantially, the point information is updated). In addition, the payment control unit 130 sends the same information as the information printed on the prize exchange ticket to the central management device 140, and the central management device 140 receives this information and stores it in an area separate from the area for card management in the information i12 storage area. In addition to storing the prize exchange ticket number in the provided area, other information +ilJ (M item exchange points.

Store the card number (issued at 11 o'clock) in correspondence with the prize exchange ticket number. Thereby, in the event of trouble or the like, the system is configured such that the information printed on the prize exchange ticket can be immediately called up as needed. It should be noted that the inserted magnetic card 20 is taken into the inside of the card processing machine 120 when it has no points as a result of the processing.

On the other hand, if the player wants to settle all the points displayed on the point display 128, the player can use the numeric keypad 122a.
~Payment button 124 without suppressing 122j etc.
By pressing I・ν, payment will be made immediately,
A prize exchange ticket 131 on which all the points displayed on the points display 128 are printed will be issued from the receipt issuing port 126. When issuing the premium exchange ticket 131 in this case, the settlement control unit 130 sends the card number and point information to the central management device 140. Central management device 140
, the points corresponding to this card number are 0 as a result of settlement.
Based on this fact, the card number and other corresponding information are deleted from the information storage area in the central management device. Further, the settlement control unit 130 sends the same information printed on the prize exchange ticket 131 to the central management device 140.

In response to this, the central management device 140 stores the gift exchange ticket number in an area provided separately from the Cfi area for card management in the information storage area, and also stores other information (
++The number of items exchanged, the card number, the date and time of issue) are stored in correspondence with the prize exchange ticket number.

Note that the information may be deleted not when the foot item exchange ticket 131 is issued, but when the prize exchange is completed. In addition, without issuing the premium exchange ticket 131,
Prizes may be exchanged directly using the magnetic card 20. Further, the issued contents of the prize exchange ticket may be stored in the card 11'1 calculator 120, or the same contents as the issued contents may be printed inside the card shredding machine.

In addition, in FIG. 5, 54 is a game effect lamp, 50 is a winning opening, 51 is a winning device, 88 is a glass Df frame unlocking solenoid for unlocking the glass door frame, and 93 is for unlocking the front frame. This is a solenoid for unlocking the front frame.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a mechanism for unlocking the front frame 32 and the glass door frame 34.

The machine frame 31 of the gaming machine has front frame locking pieces Qla and Qlb (91b not shown in the drawing) attached to the inside of the side wall of the machine frame, and a front frame unlocking solenoid Q3 ( SQL2) is installed. - On the free end side of the front face 5 front side 32, there is a front frame locking hook 90a.
, 90b are provided. The pair of front frame locking hooks 90a and 90b are connected to each other by a connecting plate (not shown), and are also configured to move integrally. Note that an engagement pin 92 is provided to protrude laterally from the upper front frame locking hook 90a. Then, if this front frame 32 is rotated and pressed toward the machine frame 31 side, the front frame locking hook 9
0a, 90b or front frame locking piece 91a on the machine frame 31 side
, while contacting 91b, climb over the ascent, and move to the front frame 3.
2 is in the fully open position, then press the front frame locking hook 9.
0a, 90b and the front frame locking pieces 91a, 91b are engaged, and in this state, the front frame 32 is locked.

If the front frame locking solenoid 93 (SQL2) is energized when the front frame 32 is locked in the open state,
The plunger 94 is projected upward, and the front frame locking hook 90a is pushed up while the plunger 94 is in contact with the engagement pin 92. Then, the upper front frame locking hook 9, which is integrally connected to the front frame locking hook 90a,
0b is also pushed upward, and as a result, the front frame locking pieces 91a, 91b and the front frame locking hooks 90a, 90b
The engagement with the front frame 32 is released, and the front frame 32 becomes openable.

A game board mounting frame 73 is provided on the front frame 32, and a solenoid 88 for unlocking the glass door frame is installed in this game board mounting frame 73.
(SOLD) is installed.

Plunger 89 of solenoid 88 for unlocking this glass door frame
A glass door frame release lever 83 is attached to the
A glass door frame locking sliding plate 84 is attached to one end of the glass door frame release lever 83. Glass door frame locking hooks 8ba and 86b are formed at both upper end portions of this glass door frame locking sliding plate 84. Furthermore, the glass door frame locking sliding plate 84 is always subjected to an upward biasing force by a biasing spring 85.

On the other hand, glass door frame locking locks 87a and 87b are provided on the free end side of the glass door frame 34. When the glass door frame 4 is rotated and pressed toward the front frame 32, the glass door frame locking pieces 87a and 87b engage the glass door frame locking hook 86a.

86b and against the biasing force of the biasing spring 85, the glass door frame locking sliding plate 84 is slid downward, and the glass door frame 34 is completely closed. The glass door locking pieces 87a, 87b are engaged with the glass door frame locking hooks 86a, 86b, and the glass door frame 34 is locked.

In this state, the glass door frame unlocking solenoid 88 (
By energizing the plunger 89
is sucked downward, and accordingly, the glass door frame lock 111m temporary 84 is pulled upward via the glass door frame release lever 83. Then, the glass door frame locking hook 86
The engagement between a and 86b and the glass door frame lock pieces 87a and 87b is released, and the glass door frame 34 becomes openable and closable.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the card processing device 100.

The card processing device 100 includes a magnetic card 20. Open card 21. There are 113 card insertion/ejection slots into which the glass door frame unlocking card 22 and the front frame unlocking card 23 are inserted/ejected. This card insertion/ejection [If you insert the magnetic card 20 into the
Card detection = 101, (SWl) detects the card, and based on the detection output, the transport motor 106 starts rotating forward, the main rotating roller 107 rotates in the counterclockwise direction = 1 direction shown in the figure, and the transport belt 109 rotates the card. 20 is conveyed to the left in the figure. In addition, 110 in the figure is a reversible guide roller,
By pressing the card 20 toward the conveyor belt 109, the card 20 is kl! In fact, it should not be transported. Said transport bell! - While the card 20 is being conveyed by the card 20, the data reader 10, which is an example of a reading means,
3, the data on the card 20 is read, and the data is sent to the control unit (microcomputer>112 (see FIG. 8) provided in the pachinko game machine 30.
When the card 20 is detected by the second card detector 102 (SW2), the transport motor 106 stops, and when the card 20 is detected by the second card detector 102 (SW2), the card 20 stops]- be done. In addition, in the figure, 108
is a follower rotating roller that is mounted so that it can be rotated freely.

In this state, the glass Di! When the frame unlocking card 22 is inserted, the inserted glass door frame unlocking card 22 is detected by the first card detector 10.
1 (SWI) and the magnetic card 20', which is located at the left end of the conveyor belt 109 in the figure and has no longer a holding point, is collected into the card collection box 111, and is also collected by the second card detector 102 (SW2). The magnetic card 20 located at the position where it is detected is conveyed to the left end portion of the conveyor belt 109 in the figure. Then, the inserted glass door frame unlocking card 22 is conveyed to the left in the figure and transferred to the second card detector 1.
02 (SW2). During this transportation, the information recorded on the glass door frame unlocking card 22 is read by the data reader 103, and if it is determined that the glass door frame unlocking card 22 is a proper card, the glass door frame is It will be unlocked. Further, the conveyance motor 106 is configured to be able to reverse rotation in response to a control signal from the control unit 112 (eighth reference), and after the glass door frame is unlocked, the conveyance motor 106 is rotated. Reverse, glass 14! f” Unlock card 22 is inserted into card insertion/ejection port 3
At the same time, the magnetic card (R technique card) 20 is ejected from the second card detector (SW
It returns again to the predetermined position detected in step 2) (the position of the magnetic card 20 in FIG. 7).

Further, the conveying motor 106 is reversely rotated to rotate the magnetic card 2.
0 is slowly moving towards the right in the figure, the data eraser 10
5 makes it possible to erase various data recorded on the magnetic card, and the data writer 104 writes new data to the magnetic card 20. Card insertion/ejection port 3
9 to the right side of the game.

The card collection box 111 is provided with a handle 111a, and an attendant at the game center holds the handle 111a to take out the card collection box 1.11 and remove the magnetic cards 20 collected in the card collection box 111. It is configured so that it can be taken out.

In this embodiment, the magnetic cards 20 are collected from each gaming machine using the card collection box 111, but a belt conveyor or the like may be provided on the back of the gaming machine so that the magnetic cards 20 are collected at one end of the installation island. .

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 30.

The control circuit includes a control section (microcomputer) 112 as a control center. The control unit 112 has a function of controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 30 as described below. The control unit 112 is composed of, for example, an LSI of several chips, and includes an MPU 181 that can execute control operations in a predetermined procedure, a ROM1 82 that stores an operation program for the MPU 181, and It includes a RAM 183 in which necessary data can be written and read.

Furthermore, an input/output circuit 184 for ensuring signal consistency between the MPU 181 and external circuits, a sound generator 185 that receives & data from the MPU 181, a power-on reset circuit 186 that provides a reset pulse to the MPU 181 when the power is turned on, a clock generation circuit 187 that provides a clock signal to the clock generation circuit 187;
A pulse frequency divider circuit (reset pulse generation circuit) 188 divides the frequency of a clock signal from the MPU 181 and periodically supplies a reset pulse to the MPU 181, and an address decode circuit 189 decodes address data from the MPU 181.

Further, the address decoding circuit 189 decodes the address data from the MPU181 and stores the ROM1.82. R.A.
M183. A chip select signal is provided to each input/output circuit 184.

In this embodiment, the ROM 182 is capable of rewriting its contents,
That is, if the need arises, the MP stored therein
A programmable ROM 182 is used so that the program for U 181 can be changed.

The MPU 181 provides control signals to the aforementioned transport motor 106 and the like in accordance with the program stored in the RAM 183 and in response to input of each control signal described below.

First, detection signals from the first card detector 101 (SWI) and the second card detector 102 (SW2) are applied via the card detection circuit 190. The read data signal from the data reader 103 is transmitted to the data read/write circuit 1
92 to the control unit 112. This data reading W103. The data read/write circuit 192 and the control section 112 constitute a reading means for reading recorded information on a recording medium inserted into the recording medium insertion slot. When the player presses the game end button 40 (see FIG. 4), the game end switch 40' is turned on, and the signal is sent to the control section 112 via the switch circuit 193. A shot ball detection signal from the shot ball detector 63 is given to the control section 112 via the switch circuit 193. A detection signal from the winning ball detector 68 is given to the control section 112 via the switch circuit 193. In addition, the central management device 1
40 (see FIG. 1), the control unit 112 receives information such as stop/release data, IE value data, front frame-simultaneous unlocking data, glass door frame-simultaneous unlocking data, etc. from the information input circuit 201.
given to.

Next, the control unit 112 gives control signals to the following devices.

First, a transport motor drive control signal is applied to the transport motor 106 via the motor circuit 191 . For data writing (
Js and a control signal for erasing data to the data eraser 105. Next, motor circuit 19
A ball-hitting motor driving side leg signal is applied to the ball-hitting motor, Taro 1, through 4.

Via the solenoid circuit 195, a solenoid drive control signal is given to the glass door frame unlocking solenoid 88 (SOLI) and the front frame unlocking solenoid 93 (SQL2). Via the lamp circuit 196, the game enable indicator 41
．． A display control signal is given to each of the winning display 2S56 and the stop display 57.

A display control signal is given to the point display 55 via the digital display drive circuit 197. Furthermore, the information output circuit 198
Information such as shot ball detection data and winning ball detection data is output to the central management device 140 (see FIG. 1) via the central control device 140 (see FIG. 1).

Further, a control signal for generating B is given to the speaker 42 via the amplifier 199. Note that each circuit of the above configuration includes:
A predetermined direct current is supplied from the power supply circuit 200.

98 to 9 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 8. Next, the first
The specific operation of this pachinko game machine will be explained with reference to FIGS.

First, FIG. 9A shows the processing of the main routine. This main routine is executed once for each reset pulse according to the reset pulse periodically (for example, every 4 m5 ec) given from the pulse frequency dividing circuit 188. First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not a RAM error has occurred. Then, when the power is turned on and at V run 11, - of the program, a YES determination is made in step S1, and the process proceeds to step S2, where incision data is set and then step S3
Proceed to. -J If the power is not turned on and the program is not running out of control, a negative determination is made in step S1 and the process proceeds to step S3 without performing the process in step S2. In step S3, subroutine control processing to be described later is performed, and the process advances to step S4, where data is output or reset is waited for.

The subroutine control in step S30 executes the sound/lamp control process, which will be described later.Next, in step S6, the playable display control process is performed, and the process advances to step S7, where the 11-point table and R machine control process are performed. The process then proceeds to step S8. In step S8, it is determined whether the card υF iH flag A or B is set. This card discharge flag A is set in step S48 shown in FIG. 9F, which will be described later, after reading the recorded information of the inserted glass door frame unlocking card and front frame unlocking card, and after reading the recorded information of the inserted glass door frame unlocking card and the front frame unlocking card. When a magnetic card is inserted,
It is for discharging those cards. Further, the card ejection flag B is set in steps S71 and S85, which will be described later, and is used to eject a game card when a termination condition is satisfied or when the game end r button is operated. If it is determined in step S8 that the card discharge flags A and B are not set, the process proceeds to step S9, and after a card reception process is performed, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S8 that the card ejection flag A or B is set, the process of step S9 is not performed (the process directly proceeds to step S10. In step S10, the card ejection process is not performed. , then proceeds to step Sll and sets the game end flag or the first stroke.
A determination is made whether the 1-flag is set.

This game end flag is set at step S84 shown in the 9th IC diagram, which will be described later.・This is set when the game end button is operated before the game is completed and before the points obtained reach zero.

Further, the termination flag is set in step S71 shown in FIG. 9H, which will be described later, and is set when the termination condition is satisfied. If it is determined in this step Sll that the game path j' flag and the stop flag are not set, the process proceeds to step S12, and after the points calculation process is performed, the process proceeds to step S1B. On the other hand, step Sll
Accordingly, if it is determined that the game end flag or the hit IL flag is set, the process directly advances to step 313 without performing the process in step S12.

In step 813, the unlocking solenoid control process is performed, then the process advances to step S14, where the batting motor control process is performed, and the process further advances to step S15, after which the game end switch check process is performed, and then the subroutine ends.

Next, steps S5 to S7 and step S9. The contents of the subroutine program defined by step 510 and steps S12 to S15 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 90 to 9. The subroutines shown in FIGS. 90 to 9 are executed every predetermined time (for example, 4 m5 ec) determined by the oscillation interval of the reset pulse from the pulse frequency dividing circuit 188.

First, a subroutine program for controlling the sound φ lamp will be explained based on FIG. 9C. First, in step S16, it is determined whether the abort flag is set. This termination flag is set in step S71 and cleared in step S49. If it is determined in step S16 that the stop flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S17, where it is determined whether the game end flag is set or not. This game end flag is set in step S84 and cleared in step S52. If it is determined in step 31.7 that the game end flag is not set, step S18
The process proceeds to step 31.9, and it is determined whether or not the winning ball detector is turned on. If it is determined that the winning ball detector is not turned on, the process proceeds to step 31.9, and the sound and lamp are turned off.
control and terminate the subroutine.

Further, if it is determined in step S17 that the game end flag is set, the process directly proceeds to step Sl') without making the determination in step S18, controls the sound and lamp to be OFF, and ends the subroutine. do. Furthermore, if the game end flag is not set and a pachinko player wins, the winning ball detector 68 (fifth
(see figure) is turned ON, a YES determination is made in step 818, the process advances to step S20, the sound and lamp data at the time of winning are set, and the subroutine ends. The winning sound/lamp data set in step S20 is outputted in step S4, and is outputted from the winning display 56 and the speaker 42 (see FIG. 4), respectively.

If it is determined in step S16 that the stop flag is set, the process proceeds to step s21, where it is determined whether or not the card ejection flag B is set. This card IJ1. The output flag B is set in step S8.
5 and step S71, and step 5
This is cleared by 63. When υ1 cards are put out, the card ejection flag B is cleared in step S63, and the card ejection flag B is cleared in step S21.
If it is determined that is not set, the process proceeds to step S22, where the lamp data for the stroke +l- is set, and then the process proceeds to step S23, where the sound is controlled to be OFF, and then the subroutine ends. In other words, when the card is ejected, the discontinuation display continues based on step 322, but
The stopping is stopped in step S23. The stop lamp data set in the step 322 is outputted in the step S4, and the stop lamp data is outputted in the step S4.
(see figure) is controlled to light up or flash.

Next, if it is determined in step S21 that the card ejection flag B is set, step S24
The subroutine ends after the sound and lamp data at the time of stopping are set.

The sound and lamp data at the time of discontinuation set in step S24 are outputted in step S4, the discontinuation indicator 57 is controlled to light up or flash, and the speaker 42 (
(see Fig. 4) produces a predetermined sound.

Next, the game-enabled display control process shown in step S6 will be explained based on FIG. 9D.

First, in step S25, it is determined whether or not the points held are 0, and if it is determined that the points held are O, the process proceeds to step 328, where a display indicating that the game can be played is performed. The display is turned off and the subroutine ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S25 that the number of points held is not 0, then in step S26, the game path "
A determination is made as to whether the ' flag or the abort flag is set. If it is determined in step S26 that the game end flag or abort flag is set, the process proceeds to step 328, where the playable display is controlled to be turned off and the subroutine ends. In addition, the step S
If it is determined in step S26 that neither the game end flag nor the stop flag is set, the process advances to step S27, and the subroutine ends after lighting or flashing the playable indicator 41 (see FIG. 4). do. By lighting or blinking this game i'+J display,
The player can recognize that he or she can play the game.

Next, the subroutine program of the point display control process shown in step S7 will be explained based on FIG. 9E.

First, in step S29, it is determined whether the game end flag or the hit 11-flag is set, and if it is determined that neither the game end flag nor the hit 11-flag nor the hit 11-flag is set, step S3
1, the points held are displayed on the points display 55 (see FIG. 4), and the subroutine ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S29 that the game end flag or abort flag is set, the process proceeds to step S30, where it is determined whether or not the card discharge flag B is set. If it is determined that the card ejection flag B is set, step S31
Then, the display of points held is controlled and the subroutine ends. On the other hand, in step S30, the card ejection flag B
If it is determined that is not set, step S
The process proceeds to step 32, where "0" is displayed on the point display 55 (see FIG. 4), and the subroutine ends. This is the game end flag or hit 11. ．． The fact that the card JJI output flag B is not set even though the flag is set means that the card has already been ejected. Therefore, under the control of step S32, the game ends and the card is ejected. The display is controlled so that it becomes "0" at the moment when the

Next, the subroutine program shown in step S9 will be explained based on FIG. 9F.

First, in step 333, it is determined whether the card acceptance flag is set.

This card acceptance flag is set in step S35, which will be described later, and cleared in step 541J. If it is determined in step S33 that the card acceptance flag is not set, step S3
Proceeding to step 4, a judgment is made as to whether the first card detector (SWI) is turned on or not. Then, the card inserted from the three card insertion/ejection ports is detected by the first card detector 10.
1 (SWl) (see FIG. 7), a YES determination is made in step S34, and step S
The process advances to step 35, where the card acceptance flag is set and the subroutine ends. Further, if it is determined in step S34 that the first card detection W (SWl) is not turned on, the subroutine ends without performing the process in step S35.

Next, if it is determined in step 33B that the card acceptance flag is set, the process advances to step S36, and the second card detector (SW2) is turned from OFF to ON.
A determination is made as to whether or not the card has been switched to , and as shown in FIG. If so, the second card detector 102 (SW2)
goes from OFF to ON 1. : l;/J However, if the inserted card is in the middle of being conveyed and has not yet been conveyed to the position where it can be detected by the second card detector 102 (SW2), the second card detection Device SW2
remains OFF. Then, if the card is still being transported, in step S36, N
If the determination is "O", the process proceeds to step S37, where the motor is rotated in the normal direction, and at step S38, the recorded data recorded on the card is read by the data reader 103 (see FIG. 7), and the subroutine ends. next,
When the card is conveyed to a predetermined position where it is exposed by the second card detector, a YES determination is made in step S36 and the process proceeds to step S39, where the card conveyance motor is stopped, and the card is transferred to step S40. The reception flag is cleared and the process advances to step S41. In this state, the card is detected by the second card detector 102 (SW2
) (see FIG. 7). In the step S41, the step S38
Compare the read data read with the glass door frame unlock data set in the card processing device to determine whether the read data matches the glass door frame unlock data set in the card processing device. A determination is made, and if it is determined that they do not match, the process advances to chip S42 and the step 53H is performed.
The read data is compared with the front frame unlocking data set in the card processing device, and it is determined whether the read data matches the front frame unlocking data set in the card processing device. , if it is determined that they do not match, the process advances to step S43. In step 543,
It is determined whether the stoppage flag is set or not. If it is determined that the stoppage flag is not set, the process advances to step S44, and the read data read in step S38 is data related to the points. If so, a check is made to determine whether the data is iE or not, and if it is determined to be correct, the process proceeds to step S50, where a process is performed in which the points derived from the card data are added to the points. Ru. The addition process in step S50 is one of a plurality of types of operations that can be executed by the gaming machine.
There are two movements. Next, the process advances to step S51, where it is determined whether or not the game end flag is set. If it is determined that the game end flag is set, the process advances to step S52, where after the game end flag is cleared, The subroutine ends. On the other hand, step S5
1, if it is determined that the game end flag is not set, the subroutine ends without performing the process in step S52.

Next, if it is determined in step S41 that the read data read in step S38 matches the glass door frame unlocking data, the process proceeds to step S45, and the timer T,
After that, the card detection flag A is set in step S4B, and the subroutine ends. This timer T1 is the solenoid 8 for unlocking the glass door frame.
8 (SOLl) (see Fig. 6, 5). Next, if it is determined in step S42 that the read data matches the front frame unlocking data, the process proceeds to step S46, where timer T2 is set, and after the card ejection flag is set in step S48, the subroutine is executed. It ends. This timer T2 is the front frame unlocking solenoid 9B (SQL2) (see Figure 6).
This is the period during which the

Next, if it is determined in step S43 that the stop flag is set, the process advances to step S47, and the read data read in step 338 matches the stroke 11° opening data set in the card processing device. A decision is made as to whether or not to do so.

If it is determined that they do not match, the step S
The process proceeds to step S48, but if it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to step S49, and the subroutine ends after clearing the stroke rl flag and clearing the difference counter. This man-hour counter is added to and subtracted from in steps S66 and S69, which will be described later. The process in step S49 is ultimately carried out when the open card 21 (see FIG. 2) on which correct stop/open data is recorded is inserted into the gaming machine. Instead of issuing the card using the card vending machine 10 (see FIG. 2) that can sell different types of cards, the card may be issued using a dedicated issuing machine. Also,
The management terminal 150 (see FIG. 3) may be provided with a function of creating the release card 21. Further, the card processing device 1 (10 (see Fig. 7)) may be configured so that cards can be stocked inside the gaming machine, and the cards may be issued in the gaming machine. Furthermore, the TJF point specifying information may also be recorded on the open card 21, and the open card 21
It may be configured such that the player can start playing immediately by inserting the player into the gaming machine.

When the magnetic card 20 for gaming is inserted into the gaming machine, if it is determined in step S44 that the data on the magnetic card is incorrect, the process proceeds to step S48, and after setting the card ejection flag A, the subroutine is executed. finish. Steps S41 to S4
4 and step S47, a determining means is provided which determines, based on the read information read by the reading means, which operation out of several types of actions per layer that the gaming machine can execute corresponds to the read information. It is configured.

The subroutine related to the card ejection process defined in step S10 will be explained based on FIG. 9G.

In step S53, it is determined whether or not the card ejection flag A is set. If it is determined that it is not set, the process proceeds to step 858, where it is determined whether or not the card ejection flag B is set. , if it is determined that the flag is not set, the subroutine ends immediately. And, as explained in Figure 9F,
If the glass door frame unlock data is determined to be correct, if the front frame unlock data is determined to be correct, if the stop open/ik data is determined to be incorrect, the data for the point identification information is determined to be correct. If it is determined that it is incorrect, the card ejection flag A is set, and based on this, a YES determination is made in step S5-3, and step S
Proceed to '54. In step S54, a determination 11i is made as to whether or not the first card detection W (SWI) has been switched from ON to OFF, and it is determined that it has not been switched yet.
If so, the process advances to step S55, where the motor is reversed and the subroutine ends. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, when the card is conveyed to a state where it partially protrudes from the card insertion/ejection port 39, the first card detector 1
01 (SWI) is switched from ON to OFF, and as a result, a YES determination is made in step S54, the process proceeds to step S56, the card conveyance motor is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S57, where the card ejection flag A is cleared. The subroutine ends after

Next, as will be described later, when the gaming machine is in a discontinued state and when the game end button is suppressed according to the game name, steps S71 and S8 are performed, respectively.
5 sets the card ejection flag B.
Based on this, a YES determination is made in step 35g, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, it is determined whether or not the first card detector SWI has been switched from ON to OFF. If it is determined that the first card detector SWI has not been switched yet, the process proceeds to step S60, and the card conveyance motor is reversed. Then, data is written to the card in step S61, and the subroutine ends. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the first card detector 101 (SWl) is switched from ON to OFF as the card is transported to a state where it partially protrudes from the card insertion/ejection port 39. Accordingly, a YES determination is made in step S59, and the process proceeds to step S62, where the motor is stopped, and the card ejection flag B is cleared in step 363, and the subroutine ends.

Next, the subroutine of the point calculation process defined in step S12 will be explained based on FIG. 9H.

First, in step S64, it is determined whether or not the firing ball detector has been turned on. If it is determined that it has not been turned on yet, the process proceeds to step S67, and whether or not the winning ball detector has been turned on is determined. That decision was made and it is still on.
If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S70, where it is determined whether or not the number counter is greater than or equal to m, and if the difference counter is less than m, the subroutine is directly terminated. This "n" is the number of discontinuation settings set by the management terminal 150 (see FIG. 3), and is a number of about 4000 (for example, 30UL).

If a pachinko machine is hit and detected by the shot ball detector 63 (see Fig. 4), YES is determined in step S64.
The judgment is made and the process proceeds to step S65, in which 1 point is deducted from the current points.
is subtracted, and the difference counter is incremented by one in step S66, and then the process proceeds to step S67. On the other hand, if the pachinko ball five hit in the game afi area wins, the winning ball detector 68 (see FIG. 5) turns on, and accordingly, a YES determination is made in step S67, and the process proceeds to step S68. Add 11 to the points you have, step 869
After incrementing the difference counter by n, the process proceeds to step S70. This n represents the number of prize balls to be paid out for each winning ball, and is a number such as 13, for example. Said step S66 and step S6
If the value of the difference counter added or subtracted in step 9 becomes equal to or greater than the set stop number m, a YES determination is made in step S70 and the process proceeds to step S71, where the stop flag is set and the card ejection flag B is set. and the subroutine ends. By setting this stop flag, a game becomes impossible as will be described later.

Note that the following methods may be considered as methods for calculating the difference number. That is, a fired ball counter and a prize winning ball counter are provided in place of the difference counter, and the fired ball counter is incremented by 1 in step S66.
At 69, increment the winning ball counter by 1,
In step S70, (number of winning balls x n - firing man-hours≧r
(10 mJ) may be made. Alternatively, a hit ball detector may be provided in the winning ball/output merging gutter 70 (see FIG. 5) to count the hit balls, and may be used to calculate the difference number instead of the number of fired balls. Furthermore, the emission η, the stop detector 6
3 (see Fig. 4) is provided closer to the ball launch position than the foul ball passage 64, and detects foul balls and subtracts the foul man-hours from the number of balls launched to calculate the H-effect shot actually hit into the game area. It may be configured to calculate the number of balls. Moreover, as the conditions for the completion of the game, various conditions can be considered, such as a case where the jackpot state reaches a predetermined number of times, in place of the above-mentioned conditions.

The subroutine of the unlocking solenoid control process defined in step S13 will be explained based on FIG. 91.

First, in step S72, it is determined whether the timer T has ended or not. If it is determined that the timer T has ended, including the case where the timer T has not been set yet, step S7'3 Then, it is determined whether the timer T2 has expired or whether it is fortune-telling. If it is determined that the timer T2 has ended, including the case where the timer T2 has not yet been set, the process proceeds to step S74, and the glass door frame unlocking solenoid 88 (SOLI) and the front frame unlocking solenoid (SQL2) are activated. (see FIG. 6) is turned off and the subroutine ends.

hs When the crow door frame unlocking card 22 on which the correct glass door frame unlocking data is recorded is inserted into the gaming machine, the timer T is set in step S45, and the timer 1' ends. Previously, step S7
2, a NO determination is made and the process proceeds to step S75.
The glass door frame unlocking solenoid 88 (SOLI) (see Figure 6) turns ON, and the glass door frame is unlocked and opened.
It becomes a functional state.

Next, if the front frame unlocking card 23 on which the correct front frame unlocking data is recorded is inserted into the gaming machine, step S4
6, the timer T2 is set, and before the set time of the timer T2 ends γ, a NO determination is made in step 873 and the process proceeds to step S76, where the front frame unlocking solenoid 9B (SQL2) (second 6
(see figure) is turned on, and the front frame is unlocked and ready to be opened. Said step S75 and step S
The unlocking operation performed based on 76 is performed when the gaming machine
This is one action out of 112 possible actions. In addition, as explained above, the glass door frame unlocking card 22 or the front frame unlocking card 2 with correct data recorded
Instead of immediately unlocking the game machine 3 by inserting the ＼, inserting the unlock card will cause the machine to be unlocked,
It may be configured such that the lock can actually be unlocked using a key when the unlock permit is issued. Furthermore, a detector for detecting the opening of the front frame or glass door frame and an indicator for indicating that the front frame or glass door frame has been opened based on the detection output of the detector are provided, and the front frame or glass door frame is opened. It may be configured to display this information to the player. Further, unlocking using these unlocking cards may be performed not only for the gaming machine but also for the card vending machine 10 and the card vending machine 120. Note that if the card vending machine 10 is to be unlocked with a card, the card vending machine 10 needs to have a card acceptance function.

Next, the subroutine of the ball hitting motor control process defined in step S14 will be explained based on FIG. 91.

First, in step S77, it is determined whether the number of points is 0 or not. These points are added and subtracted in steps S65 and 368, and if the result of the addition or subtraction is 0, a YES determination is made in step S77 and the process proceeds to step S80, where the power to the ball hitting motor is turned OFF. The subroutine is then controlled to a non-playable state and the subroutine ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of points is not O, the process proceeds to step 378, where it is determined whether the game end flag or stop flag is set. As will be described later, when the game end button is depressed by the player, the game end flag is set, and if the hitting surface conditions shown in step S70 are satisfied, the game ends at 11.
−． A flag is set, and if it is determined that either the game end flag or the batting 11-h flag is set, the process advances to step S80, and the power to the batting motor is controlled to be in the OFF state. , the subroutine ends with the game disabled. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the game end flag nor the stop flag is set, the process advances to step S79, where the ball hitting motor is turned on and controlled to be ready for playing, and the subroutine ends. do. The steps S45, S72. S75 and step S46. Through S73, S76 and step S49, and further steps S50, 577 to S79,
A predetermined action command means is configured to cause the gaming machine to execute a predetermined action determined by the discriminating means in accordance with the read information read by the reading means.

Further, as another example of causing the predetermined operation to be performed, it is also possible to set or change the per-stroke value, or to set or change the point award rate (division) in a slot machine or the like. In addition, the setting of the above-mentioned hit+l value.

When making a change, the command information may be recorded on the release card 21.

The subroutine of the game end switch check process defined in step S15 will be explained in FIG. 9 based on the drawing.

First, in step S81, it is determined whether or not the game end switch is turned on, and if it is determined that it is not turned on yet, the subroutine ends. On the other hand, if the player presses the game end button 40 (see FIG. 4), the game end switch is turned on, a YES determination is made in step S81, and the process proceeds to step S82, in which the player determines whether his/her points are 0 or not. If it is determined that the number of points held is O, the subroutine ends as is, but if it is determined that the number of points held is not zero, the process proceeds to step 883. In step 383, stroke 1
A determination is made as to whether or not the 1-flag is set, and if the hitting surface conditions shown in step S70 are met, the 11-flag is set, and based on that, YES is determined in step 883. Once the decision is made, the subroutine ends. On the other hand, if the termination condition has not yet been met, a NO determination is made in step 383, the process proceeds to step S84, a game end flag is set, and a card discharge flag B is set in step S85, and the subroutine ends. . Note that in the flowcharts of FIGS. 9A to 9K, information exchange between the gaming machine 30 and the central management device 140 is omitted, but in reality, the information exchange between the gaming machine 30 and the central management device 140 is
Information exchange takes place as described in the description of 50 (see FIG. 3). For example, if a front frame simultaneous unlocking command signal or a glass door frame simultaneous unlocking command signal is manually input from the central management device 140 to the control unit 112, the front frame T1 or T2 will be set, and the front frame When issuing an unlocking card, a glass door frame unlocking card, and an opening card, front frame unlocking data and glass door frame unlocking data are sent from the central management device 140, respectively.

The stop release data is input to the control unit 112 and the game machine 30
This data is set as data, and the card read data is determined based on this data. moreover,
The central control unit 140 also controls the settings and changes of market value “n”.
This is done based on the t= number from the central management device]40, and the abort flag is set by inputting an abort command signal to the control unit 112. Further, by inputting the difference number situation output command signal and the operation situation output command signal from the central management device 140 to the control unit 112, information regarding the gaming machine 30 is transmitted to the control unit 112.
The information will be output to the central management device 140 from there. Also, in step S44, the suitability of the read data is determined by exchanging information similar to the above-described exchange of information between the card payment machine 120 and the central management device 140.

Second embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be explained based on FIG. 10.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing a pachinko game machine 30', which is an example of a game machine, installed in a game parlor.

A card insertion/ejection port 39, which is an example of a recording medium insertion port, is provided on the thin plate M provided at the top of the pachinko game machine 30'.
' is provided. A function selection button 114 is provided on the right side of the card insertion/ejection port 39'. On the right side thereof, a game end button 118 is provided for ending the game by the player's suppression operation. Further, on the right side of the game end J' button 118, there is a call lamp 117 for calling the attendant of the game hall, a game r'lJ display 41' for displaying that the game is available, and a machine number display. A section 115 is provided. Furthermore, on the right side, the call lamp 11 is displayed by the player's operation.
A call button 116 for lighting up or blinking 7 is provided, and a point indicator 55' is further provided on the right side of the call button 116. The function selection button 114, which is normally disabled, can be activated by inserting a magnetic card owned by an attendant at the game center into the card insertion/ejection port 39'.
is activated, and by appropriately selecting and suppressing this activated function selection button 114, an attendant selectively executes a predetermined operation of the gaming machine, such as unlocking the front frame or glass door frame. It is configured so that it can be done. In other words, one of the predetermined operations that can be executed by the gaming machine is executed by activating the function selection button 114 by inserting the recording medium. With this configuration, there is an advantage that even if there are a plurality of contents of the operation commands that the clerk instructs the gaming machine to carry out, the clerk only needs to carry one card. Furthermore, the card insertion/ejection port 39'
, various operation buttons, and various display lamps are arranged on the curtain plate M, so when replacing the gaming machine 30', these devices can be left as they are and can be used when a new gaming machine is installed. This has the advantage that it is possible to reduce costs during replacement.

[Effects of the Invention] The present invention having the above-mentioned configuration uses one type of operation means, the eleven media, to selectively cause a gaming machine to perform an action corresponding to the read information out of the number of actions. This allows for uniformity in the operating methods of gaming machines.
It has now become possible to provide a game hall management and installation device that can improve the operability of game machines.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment, and is an overall schematic block diagram showing an example of a management installation Q device for a gaming hall according to the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the first embodiment, and is an overall top view showing a card vending machine and various recording media sold from the card vending machine. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the entire management terminal, which is a smaller version of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 shows the first embodiment, and is an overall +1.degree. side view showing the gaming machine and the card payment machine. FIG. 5 shows the first embodiment, and is an overall rear view showing the internal structure of the gaming machine. FIG. 6 shows the first embodiment, and is a perspective view without showing the unlocking mechanism of the glass door frame and front frame. FIG. 7 shows the first embodiment and is an operation explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the card processing device. FIG. 8 shows the first embodiment, and is an overall block diagram showing the control circuit of the gaming machine. FIGS. 9A through 9 show the first embodiment and are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 8. FIG. 10 shows a second embodiment, and is an overall front view showing a gaming machine installed in a gaming hall. In the figure, 20 is an example of a recording medium such as a magnetic card (Ii technique card), 21 is an open card that is an example of a recording medium,
22 is a glass door frame unlocking card which is an example of a recording medium;
3 is a front frame unlocking card which is an example of a recording medium; 30 is a pachinko game machine which is an example of a gaming machine; '39 is a card insertion/ejection port which is an example of a recording medium insertion slot; 103 is a data reader; 192 112 is a data read/write circuit, and 112 is a control unit (microcomputer). Figure 9Δ Figure 98 Figure qc Figure qE Figure 1, Indication of the incident 1988 Patent application No. 262061 Showa year
Patent application 2 filed on month and date, name of the invention, management and installation device for an amusement park 6, drawing to be amended 7, contents of the amendment, Figure 2 of the drawing clearly drawn in sufficiently deep black using appropriate paper; Figures 3 and 5 are as attached (no changes in content). 3. Relationship with the case of the person making the amendment Patent applicant address 6-460 Sakaino-cho, Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture Name Name
Sankyo Co., Ltd. Kunio Busujima 4, Agent address: 2-1-29 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka Sumitomo Bank Minamimorimachi Building Telephone: Osaka (06) 361-2021 (Main) 5 Date of amendment order

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A recording medium insertion device for inserting a recording medium in a gaming hall management and installation device including a gaming machine that can play games using a recording medium in which point identification information for specifying points held by a player is recorded. a reading means for reading recorded information on a recording medium inserted into the recording medium insertion opening; and one of a plurality of types of operations that the gaming machine can perform based on the read information read by the reading means. The game machine is characterized by comprising: a determining means for determining which action corresponds to the read information; and a predetermined action command means for causing the gaming machine to execute the predetermined action determined by the determining means according to the read information. Anchor equipment for management of amusement facilities.