JP2009233398A - Game machine, game machine management device, and game parlor system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, game machine management device and game parlor system, allowing a manager to acquire a change in settings in the game machine with a setting function, whereby frauds due to setting changes can be restrained. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine such as Pachinko game machines 10, 10 and reel type game machines 20, 20 are connected to a parlor management device 40. The Pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a probability setting switch 14 and the reel type game machine 20 is provided with a probability setting switch 24. The parlor management device 40 acquires the operating conditions or the like of the game machines 10 and 20, card type ball vending machine 30 and a variety of devices in a game parlor such as other crime prevention camera and a counter from detection signals from them and control the device concerned under fixed conditions by sending a control signal to each of the devices. A set value signal is output to the parlor management device 40 from the game machines 10, 20. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a gaming machine management device, and a gaming hall system.

  Generally, a plurality of gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are installed in the gaming hall, and each of these gaming machines is centrally managed by a gaming machine management device installed in a management room.

  Here, as a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine with a setting function that can switch a setting that affects the payout of gaming media based on a game in a plurality of stages. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, a setting unit capable of switching the jackpot probability etc. in a plurality of stages is provided on the back side of the gaming machine, and the jackpot probability etc. is lowered or increased by key operation to the setting unit. be able to. Also, in the slot machine, a setting unit capable of switching the probability of establishing a big bonus in a plurality of stages is provided in the housing, and the big bonus probability etc. can be lowered or increased by a key operation to the setting unit. . In this way, the setting function of the gaming machine can give an inflection to the expected value of the game ball or game coin in a plurality of gaming machines in the gaming hall. Such setting changes are made in accordance with the management policy of the game hall.

  However, if the pachinko machine is illegally opened and a key operation is performed on the setting unit on the back side, or the front panel of the slot machine is illegally opened and a key operation is performed on the setting unit in the chassis, Some machine settings were changed. If such an illegal setting change is performed, the expected value of the game ball or game coin is changed, resulting in a great damage to the game hall.

  Therefore, the mechanical measures of the gaming machine itself (for example, a device that prevents unauthorized opening of the gaming machine and makes it difficult to operate the key to the setting unit, or a device that makes the key of the setting unit special) (See Patent Document 1), but the occurrence of fraud that has skillfully squeezed such countermeasures has also been reported, and the current situation is that the countermeasures against fraud regarding setting changes are not thorough.

  In addition, if a gaming machine that is set to low is illegally changed to a high setting once and a large number of gaming balls and coins have been acquired, then the setting is changed to a lower setting. Even if it is confirmed, there is no trace of it, and it is unclear whether a large amount of game balls / game coins have been paid out due to an illegal setting change or accidentally. Therefore, there is a problem that it is not easy to find an unauthorized setting change.

JP-A-5-146541

  The present invention provides a gaming machine, a gaming machine management device, and a gaming hall that enable an administrator to grasp that there has been a setting change in a gaming machine with a setting function, and thereby lead to suppression of fraud by the setting change. The purpose is to provide a system.

  The invention of claim 1 is a gaming machine comprising various detection means for detecting various situations that occur as a game progresses, and setting means for making a setting that changes a game media acquisition expectation value based on the game. A first external output unit that outputs detection information from at least some of the detection units to the outside of the gaming machine each time, and a setting information storage that stores the setting status set by the setting unit as setting information And a second external output means for outputting the setting information stored in the setting information storage means to the outside of the gaming machine in accordance with the output timing of the first external output means. is there.

  The invention of claim 2 is a management storage means for inputting and storing setting information output from the gaming machine in a gaming machine management apparatus for managing the status of the gaming machine by inputting detection information output from the gaming machine. And a management output means for outputting the setting information stored in the management storage means as it is or after performing a specific calculation so as to be visible to the administrator.

  The invention of claim 3 comprises a plurality of the gaming machines according to claim 1, and inputs detection information and setting information output from the first external output means and the second external output means possessed by each of the gaming machines. A game hall system comprising the game management device according to claim 2.

  According to the present invention, it is possible for an administrator to grasp that a setting change has occurred in a gaming machine with a setting function, thereby leading to suppression of fraud due to the setting change.

It is explanatory drawing which shows schematic structure in the game hall in one embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the main structures of a pachinko gaming machine, a swivel type gaming machine, and a hall management device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the management information displayed on the display part of a hall | hole management apparatus.

  First, invention groups that can be extracted from the present embodiment are shown as means n (n = 1, 2, 3,...), And will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the present embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. In a gaming machine including setting means (probability setting switches 14 and 24) for performing a setting for changing an expected acquisition value of a game medium (game ball, game coin) based on a game,
Setting information storage means (setting storage units 52 and 62) for storing the setting status set by the setting means as setting information;
A gaming machine comprising: external output means (output units 55 and 65) for outputting the setting information stored in the setting information storage means to the outside of the gaming machine.

  According to the means 1, when the setting is changed by the setting means, the expected value of the game medium acquisition based on the game changes, and it is possible to give an inflection to the expected value of the game medium as a whole game hall. Here, the setting status by the setting means is stored as setting information in the setting information storage means, and the setting information is output to, for example, a gaming machine management device outside the gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to confirm that the setting change has been made on the external management side such as a gaming machine management device, thereby making it easy to find an illegal setting change and suppressing the unauthorized setting change. .

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the external output means outputs the setting information at a predetermined interval.

  According to the means 2, since the setting information is output to the outside at a predetermined interval, it is effective for an illegal setting change as compared with the case where the setting information is output only once when the setting is changed. In other words, for example, when it is assumed that the setting information is output only once when the setting is changed, if the setting is changed, the external management side sets the fraud such as removing the external output terminal at the same time. No information about changes will come in. On the other hand, in a state where the external output terminal is left off, it can be determined that the management side is in a suspicious state, so the external output terminal is returned to the original state after the setting is changed. Then, the setting information is output at a predetermined interval, so that the fraud can be found after the setting is changed.

Means 3. Various detection means for detecting various situations that occur as the game progresses;
In a gaming machine comprising setting means (probability setting switches 14 and 24) for performing a setting for changing an expected acquisition value of a game medium (game ball, game coin) based on a game,
First external output means (output units 55, 65) for outputting detection information from at least some of the detection means to the outside of the gaming machine each time;
Setting information storage means (setting storage units 52 and 62) for storing the setting status set by the setting means as setting information;
And second external output means (output units 55 and 65) for outputting the setting information stored in the setting information storage means to the outside of the gaming machine in accordance with the output timing of the first external output means. To play.

  According to the means 3, the setting change by the setting means causes a change in the expected game media acquisition value based on the game, and it is possible to give an inflection to the expected game media acquisition value for the entire game hall. Here, the setting status by the setting means is stored as setting information in the setting information storage means, and the setting information is output to, for example, a gaming machine management device outside the gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to confirm that the setting change has been made on the external management side such as a gaming machine management device, thereby making it easy to find an illegal setting change and suppressing the unauthorized setting change. .

  Further, at least a part of detection results of various detection means for detecting the progress of the game is output to the outside for management. By outputting the setting information to the outside at the timing when the detection result is output, it becomes effective for an illegal setting change as compared with the case where the setting information is output only once when the setting is changed. In other words, for example, when it is assumed that the setting information is output only once when the setting is changed, if the setting is changed, the external management side sets the fraud such as removing the external output terminal at the same time. No information about changes will come in. On the other hand, in a state where the external output terminal is left off, it can be determined that the management side is in a suspicious state, so the external output terminal is returned to the original state after the setting is changed. Then, the setting information is output at the output timing of the detection result, so that the fraud can be found after the setting is changed.

  The setting information output by the second external output means may be output together with the detection information. That is, the setting information and the detection information may not be output separately, but may be output as a serial signal on the same signal line. In this case, it is preferable to change the pulse width so that the setting information and the detection information can be distinguished.

  Furthermore, since the external output of the detection result is necessary for management, the program design for external output is facilitated by outputting the setting information in accordance with the output.

  Here, examples of detection by the detecting means include start winning detection in a pachinko gaming machine, definite detection when a change in the picture display device is definite, gaming ball payout detection, jackpot detection, and the like. For example, in the case of a slot, start detection based on the operation of the start lever, big bonus detection, game coin payout detection, and the like can be given. Since such a detection result is obtained when the game changes every moment, an illegal game medium cannot be acquired without outputting such detection information. Among these, setting information is preferably output in accordance with the output timing of definite detection or start detection because setting information is frequently output to the outside. In addition, the jackpot detection, game ball payout detection, big bonus detection, and game coin payout detection all indicate a situation in which a large amount of game media is released or released directly to the player. If the setting information is also output, the management side can easily grasp under what setting such a large amount of game media is released.

Means 4. In a gaming machine including setting means (probability setting switches 14 and 24) for performing a setting for changing an expected acquisition value of a game medium (game ball, game coin) based on a game,
Setting information storage means (setting storage units 52 and 62) for storing the setting status set by the setting means as setting information;
Timer means (timer) for measuring a predetermined time,
And external output means (output units 55 and 65) for outputting the setting information stored in the setting information storage means to the outside of the gaming machine every time a predetermined time measured by the timer means elapses. To play.

  According to the means 4, when the setting is changed by the setting means, the expected value of the game medium based on the game changes, and it is possible to give an inflection to the expected value of the game medium as a whole game hall. Here, the setting status by the setting means is stored as setting information in the setting information storage means, and the setting information is output to, for example, a gaming machine management device outside the gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to confirm that the setting change has been made on the external management side such as a gaming machine management device, thereby making it easy to find an illegal setting change and suppressing the unauthorized setting change. .

  In addition, since the setting information is output to the outside at regular intervals, it is more effective for unauthorized setting changes than when setting information is output only once when the setting is changed. In other words, for example, when it is assumed that the setting information is output only once when the setting is changed, if the setting is changed, the external management side sets the fraud such as removing the external output terminal at the same time. No information about changes will come in. On the other hand, in a state where the external output terminal is left off, it can be determined that the management side is in a suspicious state, so the external output terminal is returned to the original state after the setting is changed. Then, the setting information is output at regular intervals, so that the injustice can be found after the setting is changed.

  Means 5. In any one of the means 1 to 4, the setting information storage means stores at least a current setting by the setting means as setting information.

  According to the means 5, since the current setting information is output to the outside, it is possible to cope with a setting change during the game hall business.

Means 6. In a gaming machine management device that manages the status of gaming machines by inputting information output from gaming machines (pachinko gaming machines 10 and revolving gaming machines 20),
Management storage means (storage unit 41a) for inputting and storing setting information output from the gaming machine;
A gaming machine management device comprising management output means (management control unit 41) for outputting the setting information stored in the management storage means as it is or after performing a specific calculation so as to be visible to the administrator .

Mean 7 In a gaming machine management apparatus that manages the status of gaming machines by inputting detection information output from gaming machines (pachinko gaming machines 10 and revolving gaming machines 20),
Management storage means (storage unit 41a) for inputting and storing setting information output from the gaming machine;
A gaming machine management device comprising management output means (management control unit 41) for outputting the setting information stored in the management storage means as it is or after performing a specific calculation so as to be visible to the administrator .

  According to the means 6 and 7, the gaming machine management apparatus can manage the status of the gaming machine by inputting information (detection results) output from the gaming machine and counting it. Here, the setting information output from the gaming machine is stored in the management storage means, and the setting information is output to the screen or the like as it is or after performing a specific process. Therefore, it can be confirmed that the setting change has been made on the gaming machine management device side, so that it is easy to find an illegal setting change and it is possible to suppress the unauthorized setting change.

  Here, the setting information output from the gaming machine refers to the following information. That is, the gaming machine is provided with setting means for making a setting for changing the expected value of the game media based on the game, and means information based on the setting status set by the setting means. For example, the setting means means information based on a setting value when there is a setting with a low expected acquisition value and one or more settings higher than that, specifically, setting 1 or setting 6 Etc.

  The case where the setting information is output as it is refers to the case where, for example, if there are settings 1 to 6, the setting values are displayed numerically.

  On the other hand, the case where the setting information is output after performing a specific calculation is, for example, a setting change for determining whether or not the setting of the gaming machine has been changed by comparing the setting information input last time with the setting information input this time A case in which a determination unit is provided and a warning is displayed when the setting change determination unit determines that the setting has been changed. More specifically, for example, in the setting value display field displayed on the management side, the color of the setting value that has been changed is displayed prominently in a color different from the others, or a dedicated warning indicating that the setting has been changed Display the screen.

  Means 8. A plurality of gaming machines of any one of means 1 to 5 are provided, and a game management device of means 6 or means 7 for inputting setting information output from the external output means (output units 55 and 65) of each gaming machine is provided. A game hall system characterized by that.

  According to the means 8, an administrator can grasp an unauthorized setting change, and therefore, it is possible to construct a game hall system that can lead to suppression of the unauthorized action due to the setting change.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of a gaming hall in which a plurality of gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines 10, 10,..., Spinning-type gaming machines 20, 20,.

  As is well known, the pachinko gaming machine 10 launches the game balls stored in the upper plate 11 to a predetermined game area 13 by operating the operation handle 12, and receives prizes at various winning holes installed in the game area 13. A predetermined prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 11. A typical type of pachinko gaming machine 10 is a so-called digipachi, which includes a symbol display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device) and an operation port for starting the display variation, but other types of pachinko gaming machines are. Needless to say, it may be. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board, a power supply board, a payout control board, a display control board, a voice control board, and the like (not shown). The main control board controls the game contents of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in an integrated manner. Yes. Other payout control boards and the like receive control signals from the main control board and control the individually assigned devices. For example, the payout control board receives a detection of a winning from the main control board and drives a payout device (not shown) to pay out the rented balls in addition to paying out the prize balls.

  On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, a probability setting switch 14 for setting a jackpot probability and a setting display unit 15 for checking the set value of the jackpot probability are provided on the power supply board. The probability setting switch 14 is formed of, for example, a key-type switch, and the setting value of the jackpot probability is appropriately changed by operating the setting key. In this pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot probability is set in three stages with different levels. The state where the jackpot probability is high is set as 1 and the state where the jackpot probability is low is set as 3. More specifically, setting 1 is 1/200, setting 2 is 1/300, and setting 3 is 1/400.

  A card sand 30 is installed on the side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The card sand 30 is installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko gaming machine 10, and is operated by operating a lending switch (not shown) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 with a prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 31. The amount of rental balls is paid out from the payout device and the balance of the prepaid card is rewritten.

  As is well known, the reel-type gaming machine 20 has a predetermined number (for example, an arbitrary number of up to three) of gaming coins inserted therein, and a plurality of reels 22 are rotated by operating the start lever 21. The reel 22 is stopped by operating the stop switch 23 corresponding to 22, and a game corresponding to the design at the time of the stop is executed. At that time, a prize coin is paid out when a predetermined symbol stops on the active line. On the back surface of the rotating type gaming machine 20, for example, the power supply device is provided with a probability setting switch 24 and a setting display unit 25 as in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In the torso-type gaming machine 20, the big bonus probability is set in six stages with different levels, with the big bonus probability being set at a high level 6 and the big bonus probability being low at a setting level 1.

  In this embodiment, a card sand 30 is also provided in the revolving game machine 20, and by operating a lending switch (not shown), a predetermined amount of lending coins is paid out from the paying device and the balance of the prepaid card is rewritten. It is done.

  In the game hall management room, a hall management device 40 as a gaming machine management device is provided. The hall management device 40 is connected to all the devices in the game hall such as the gaming machines 10 and 20, the card sand 30, and other security cameras and counters, and the operation status of each of them is detected by detection signals from these various devices. And transmitting control signals to various devices to control the devices under certain conditions.

  FIG. 2 shows a main part configuration relating to signal output from each gaming machine 10, 20 to the hall management device 40.

  The hall management device 40 is roughly divided into a management control unit 41 constituting a hall management computer, a display unit 42 such as a display, and an operation unit 43 such as a keyboard. The management control unit 41 generates various data such as stand number data, variation number data, payout data, jackpot number data based on various signals taken from the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the rotary type gaming machine 20, and these various data are Displayed on the display unit 42. The management control unit 41 includes an input unit, a calculation unit, a processing unit, a setting unit, a command unit, an output unit, and the like (not shown) in addition to the storage unit 41a shown in the drawing.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a setting operation unit 51 including at least the probability setting switch 14, a setting storage unit 52 for storing a setting value by the setting operation unit 51, and any winning after being set in the game area 13. An out ball detecting unit 53 for detecting the number of out balls discharged from the out port without winning a prize, a payout ball detecting unit 54 for detecting the number of payout balls discharged from the payout device, and a setting storage unit 52 And an output unit 55 for outputting various signals representing the set value, the number of out balls, the number of payout balls, and the like. For example, the out ball detection unit 53 is configured by an out ball sensor provided on the downstream side of the out port, and the payout ball detection unit 54 is configured by a payout ball sensor provided in the payout device. As is well known, the detection signal from each of the detection units is specifically input to the main board, and the main board is externally output via the external output terminal. Therefore, the output unit 55 is centered on the main board. It is configured.

  The set value stored in the setting storage unit 52 is output to the hole management device 40 at the end of symbol variation in the liquid crystal display device or the like, more specifically, at the time of outputting the symbol confirmation command. The set values are sequentially stored in the storage unit 41a of the management control unit 41 for each machine number of the pachinko gaming machine 10. At this time, the setting value only needs to store at least the setting change history. In this embodiment, when the setting value is different from the previous value, the setting value change history (the setting value before the change and the value after the change). ) And time information are stored. Here, the output of various detection signals is a pulse signal having a width of 60 msec, whereas the output of the set value signal is a pulse signal having a width of 60 msec, and the set value information is transferred from the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the hall management device according to the number of pulses. 40 is being taught. The set value signal is exchanged via a dedicated line connecting the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the hall management device 40. As described above, by making the pulse width of the set value signal larger than the various detection signals, it is possible to reduce detection omission of the set value signal in the hall management device 40.

  In addition, the swing type gaming machine 20 detects a setting operation unit 61 including at least the probability setting switch 24, a setting storage unit 62 that stores setting values by the setting operation unit 61, and the number of game coins inserted. Inserted coin detection unit 63, a payout coin detection unit 64 that detects the number of coins to be paid out from the payout device, and various signals representing setting values, the number of inserted coins, the number of coins to be paid out, etc. Output unit 65. For example, the inserted coin detection unit 63 is configured by an inserted coin sensor provided in the coin insertion unit, and the payout coin detection unit 64 is configured by a payout coin sensor provided in the payout device.

  The setting value stored in the setting storage unit 62 is output to the hole management device 40 in accordance with the start signal when the start lever 21 is operated after the game coins are inserted. Each unit number of the game machine 20 is sequentially stored in the storage unit 41a of the management control unit 41. At this time, it is not necessary to store all the set values every time. In this embodiment, the set values are stored only when the set values are different from the previous values. The form of the set value signal and various detection signals is the same as that of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The output units 55 and 65 are configured to simultaneously output the detection signal and the set value signal. Therefore, the hall management device 40 determines whether or not both signals are input at the same time, and if there is no simultaneous input, if any signal line is disconnected or disconnected and an error is displayed, the state is indicated. Easy to know on the management side.

  In FIG. 3, the example of a display of the management information displayed on the display part 42 of the hall | hole management apparatus 40 is shown. As the base data of (a), an out ball, a safe ball, a difference ball, a pitch rate, and the number of special prizes (number of jackpots) are displayed for each base number. The out sphere, the safe sphere (payout sphere), and the difference sphere display the number of balls of “× 10”, and the difference sphere displays the number of balls of “out-safe”. The starting rate is “safe / out × 100”.

  In addition, as the special prize occurrence data of (b), for each gaming machine with the designated machine number (in the figure, machine number 152), the special prize occurrence time, the number of starts between special prizes, the number of starts during special prizes, special prizes, etc. The ball and setting value at the end are displayed. In addition, the number of balls of “× 10” is displayed for the ball that is being awarded and at the end of the special prize.

  It can be seen that the set value is “3” when the first and second special prizes are generated, but is changed to “1” when the third and subsequent special prizes are generated. This shows the fact that the setting was changed from low to high during hall operation. Since the state of the setting value 1 by this setting change is not a state recognized by the hall manager, the irregular state is warned to the hall manager by displaying the setting value 1 on the display screen as a colored display. Is done. As the warning method, it is also possible to make other blinking display or to issue a separate voice warning.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, for example, when a gaming machine set to a low setting is changed to a high setting due to fraud, the hall manager can recognize that the setting has been changed at that time. . In addition, even if a large number of game balls and coins are acquired due to an illegal setting change to the high setting state, and the setting is later restored to the original low setting state, the history of the setting change remains, so the hole manager side Then, it becomes possible to grasp the fraudulent fact.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 outputs a set value signal indicating the jackpot probability to the hall management device 40 when the symbol confirmation command is output. Although the configuration is such that the set value signal is output to the hall management device 40 during operation, this configuration is changed in this embodiment.

  That is, in this embodiment, when a profit state occurs for a player during a game, a configuration value signal is output from each gaming machine 10, 20 to the hall management device 40. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to output a set value signal to the hall management device 40 each time a game ball is awarded to various winning holes, and in the reel type gaming machine 20, it is attached to the reel 22. The set value signal is output to the hole management device 40 when the award coins are paid out in a specific arrangement.

  Unauthorized setting changes are considered to be performed for the purpose of illegally paying out game balls / game coins. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether the payout of game balls / game coins is regular or related to unauthorized setting changes.

(Third embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the rotary type gaming machine 20 are configured to output a set value signal from the respective gaming machines 10 and 20 to the hall management device 40 every time a predetermined time elapses. Specifically, time is measured by a timer provided in each gaming machine 10, 20, and a set value signal is output to the hall management device 40 every time an output timing of a predetermined time period comes.

  According to the present embodiment, even if the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a state where there is no symbol variation or winning in the winning opening, or in the state where there is no start lever operation or coin payout in the spinning-type gaming machine 20, an illegal setting is made. You can find changes. In addition, the hall management device 40 can also perform a preliminary check of the setting status before the game hall is opened.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In each of the above embodiments, the set value signal is exchanged using a dedicated line connecting the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the hall management device 40. However, the jackpot information and the payout information are changed. A configuration may be adopted in which a set value signal is exchanged using an existing signal line for output to the hall management device 40. In this case, as described in the above embodiment, the detection signal such as the big hit state is a pulse width signal of 60 msec, and the set value signal is a pulse width signal of 120 msec. Can be done.

  (B) In each gaming machine 10, 20, the setting change is detected by, for example, the main board and the history information is stored. And it is set as the structure which outputs a setting value signal to the hall | hole management apparatus 40 triggered by having detected setting change. Even in such a case, as described above, the set value signal may be output in accordance with the progress of the game or at a predetermined time period.

  (C) A dedicated line for outputting a set value signal and an existing signal line for outputting jackpot information or payout information may be configured by a common connector member. Thereby, it becomes a structure which is hard to produce the problem of opening only the said exclusive line. In other words, if the dedicated line for outputting the set value signal and the existing signal line for outputting the jackpot information and payout information are provided separately, the other lines can be opened even if only the dedicated line is opened. Since various signals from the signal line are normally output to the hall management device 40, it is difficult to find unauthorized setting changes. In this regard, when configured with a common connector member, if the dedicated line is opened, the other signal lines are also opened, so the setting change is performed under the condition that the jackpot information and payout information are normally output. It is possible to suitably find the fraud.

  (D) The hall management device 40 may request each gaming machine 10 or 20 to output a set value signal, and each gaming machine 10 or 20 may output the set value signal in response to the request. For example, the hall management device 40 requests the output of the set value signal at a predetermined time period, and the gaming machines 10 and 20 output the set value signal in response to the request.

  (E) The set value signal may be output as a radio signal. Specifically, all or a part of the output units 55 and 65 is used as a wireless output unit so that the set value signal is wirelessly output to a preset administrator dedicated terminal so that the administrator is not in the game hall. However, the user may be able to understand the setting change status. In this case, if it is output only when the setting is changed, the troublesomeness of the administrator can be eliminated.

  (F) Instead of configuring the output unit 55 and the like from the main substrate, the output unit 55 and the like may be configured by a sub-substrate. Thereby, the signal processing burden on the main board can be reduced.

  (G) In the hall management device 40, the “set value” information in FIG. 3B is displayed only when a dedicated key is prepared for the manager (the owner of the game hall, etc.) and the key is inserted. You may make it do. The “set value” information may be displayed only when a password known only to the administrator is input instead of or in addition to the key operation of the dedicated key. Alternatively, a screen dedicated to the administrator may be prepared, and the setting value information may be included only in the screen dedicated to the administrator. Further, in the hall management device 40, it is preferable to protect the data so that the setting value information cannot be easily erased / changed, and it is preferable that only such an administrator can perform such erasure / change based on the above operation. . This also leads to suppression of unauthorized setting changes by game hall personnel other than the owner.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 14 ... Probability setting switch, 20 ... Revolving type game machine, 24 ... Probability setting switch, 40 ... Hall management apparatus, 41 ... Management control part, 41a ... Memory | storage part, 51 ... Setting operation part, 52 ... Setting storage section, 55 ... Output section, 61 ... Setting operation section, 62 ... Setting storage section, 65 ... Output section.

Claims (3)

Various detection means for detecting various situations that occur as the game progresses;
In a gaming machine comprising a setting means for performing a setting that changes a game media acquisition expectation value based on a game,
First external output means for outputting detection information from at least some of the detection means to the outside of the gaming machine each time;
Setting information storage means for storing the setting status set by the setting means as setting information;
A gaming machine comprising: second external output means for outputting the setting information stored in the setting information storage means to the outside of the gaming machine in accordance with the output timing of the first external output means. In a gaming machine management apparatus that manages the status of gaming machines by inputting detection information output from gaming machines,
Management storage means for inputting and storing setting information output from the gaming machine;
A gaming machine management device comprising: management output means for outputting the setting information stored in the management storage means as it is or after performing a specific calculation so as to be visible to an administrator.   A game management apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of the gaming machines according to claim 1 are provided, and detection information and setting information output from the first external output means and the second external output means possessed by each of the gaming machines are input. A game hall system characterized by having.