JPH059584U - Amusement machine operation management device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To reliably manage operating days of pachinko game machines that are set so that the prize probability changes, and to stop the gaming machines at appropriate times. [Configuration] When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the first prize state, the probability of occurrence of the second prize state is increased. Also, the pachinko game machine 1 outputs the special prize signal S1 in the first or second special prize state, and the second from the end of the first special prize state.
The mode signal S2 is output until the special prize state is started.
The award-winning signal detection circuit 26 outputs the award-winning signal S6 to the hall management computer 14 when the award-winning signal S1 or the mode signal S2 is input. Therefore, the hall management computer 14 determines that the period from the start of the first special prize state to the end of the second special prize state is the special prize period.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention provides an operation management device for a gaming machine that presents a special prize state in which a large number of prize balls or coins are discharged when a specific game condition based on a predetermined probability is established, and changes the probability of occurrence of the special prize according to the occurrence of the special prize. Regarding

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 For example, a pachinko game machine is provided with a special winning opening that is opened for a set time when a specific game condition is established. Therefore, when a special prize state occurs in such a pachinko game machine, the player can obtain a large number of prize balls in a short time.

On the other hand, in the pachinko hall, the operation status of the gaming machine including the above-mentioned special prize status is managed by a hall management computer. In other words, the hall management computer stores the pachinko game machine sales data, etc. based on the number of safe balls released from the pachinko game machine to the player and the number of out balls that the player has hit on the pachinko game machine. The pachinko game machine can be adjusted appropriately by analyzing the sales situation. In this case, it is a good business strategy for pachinko halls to separate the sales data of pachinko game machines into the data for special prizes with special prizes and the data for non-special prizes with no special prizes. Therefore, the pachinko game machine outputs a special prize signal to the hall management computer, which indicates that it is in the special prize state. As a result, the hole management computer can detect the special prize signal based on the input state of the special prize signal. The sales data of can be classified into the special prize and non-special prize.

Further, the hole management computer outputs a stop signal to the pachinko game machine when the number of difference balls between the number of out balls and the number of safe balls reaches the stop set value. .. As a result, the pachinko game machine in which the number of difference balls has reached the set value is stopped by the hall management computer, so that the player is automatically prohibited from continuing to play with the pachinko game machine. In this case, if the pachinko game machine is stopped during the period of special prize, the player will suffer a great disadvantage, and the hall management computer will receive the special prize from the pachinko game machine scheduled to be stopped. When a signal is being output, the batting signal is prohibited from being output, and the batting signal is output to the gaming machine when the output of the award signal is finished. Therefore, the pachinko game machine is stopped when the special prize state ends, so that the player is not disadvantaged.

By the way, conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, a prize state is generated with a predetermined probability. However, with a configuration in which the probability of occurrence of the prize state is fixed in this way, the pachinko game in which the prize state occurs Since there is no merit to continue playing on a game machine, there is a risk that the number of customers with a pachinko machine will drop and the operating rate of the pachinko game machine will decrease.

Therefore, there has been proposed a pachinko game machine having a structure in which, when a special prize state occurs in a pachinko game machine, the probability of occurrence of the next special prize state is set high and the special prize state is continuously generated. According to such a pachinko game machine, when the first prize state occurs, the probability of occurrence of the second prize state increases, so that the pachinko game is expected to occur continuously for the same pachinko game. You will continue to play on the machine.

[0007]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, when a pachinko game machine as shown in the above conventional example is managed by a hall management computer, the operating status from the generation of a special prize for a pachinko game machine to the generation of the next special prize is outside the special prize. It will be included in the data. For this reason, since the non-prize data includes the data in which the probability of occurrence of the prize is different, it may be uncertain to grasp the operation status of the pachinko game machine based on the non-prize data.

Further, when the first special prize state occurs in the gaming machine, the player does not end the game at the end of the first special prize state due to the expectation of continuous occurrence of the special prize state. Therefore, as in the conventional example, when the hole management computer automatically stops at the time when the first prize state ends, the stop signal output from the hole management computer to the pachinko game machine is used. There is a disadvantage in that the staff in charge is burdened with a large amount because the opening operation for releasing the lock must be performed one by one.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to manage the operating status of a gaming machine that changes the probability of occurrence of a prize state, while maintaining the probability of occurrence of a prize state. Another object of the present invention is to provide an operation management device for a gaming machine that can reliably manage the operating status of the gaming machine and can stop the gaming machine at an appropriate timing.

[0010]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention provides a first special prize state in which a large number of prizes such as prize balls or coins are released by the establishment of a specific game condition based on a predetermined probability, and after the first special prize state is established, the predetermined special condition is established. In a gaming machine operation management device that manages the operating status of a gaming machine that presents a second prize state based on a probability higher than the probability, from the start of the first prize state to the end of the second prize state of the gaming machine. The award-winning detection means for outputting the award-winning signal according to the period is provided, and the output period of the award-winning signal from the award-winning detection means is judged to be the award period of the gaming machine, and the operating status of the gaming machine is determined. In addition, a hall management computer is provided for managing the game machine and stopping the game machine based on the operating status of the game machine without outputting the signal during the award.

[0011]

[Action]

 When the first special prize state is generated in the gaming machine due to the establishment of the specific game condition based on the predetermined probability, the special prize detection means outputs the special prize signal.

Then, when the first prize state ends, the probability of generating a prize for the gaming machine is set to be high, so that the specific game condition is satisfied with a probability higher than the probability of generating the first prize. 2 special status occurs. At this time, the during-prize detection means continues to output the during-prize signal from the start of the first-prize state to the end of the second-prize state, so the hall management computer outputs the during-prize signal output period during the prize of the gaming machine. Judge as the period. As a result, the hall management computer manages the operating status from the occurrence of the first prize state to the end of the second prize state as the prize data.

Further, the hall management computer executes the stop for the gaming machine when the during-prize detecting means outputs the during-prize signal when executing the stop for the gaming machine based on the operating status of the gaming machine. Since it does not, the gaming machine is not stopped by the first prize state. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform the stop release operation for the hole management computer when the first prize state ends.

[0014]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 2 showing the front of a pachinko game machine which is a gaming machine, a slot machine including first to third indicators 3 to 5 is provided on the board surface 2 of the pachinko game machine 1. Further, the board 2 is provided with a specific winning opening 6, and when a pachinko ball is won in the specific winning opening 6, a pattern pattern composed of characters or a pattern is displayed on each of the display devices 3 to 5. It has become. Also, a big winning hole 8 closed by an opening / closing member 7 is provided at the bottom of the board surface 2, and a pachinko ball falling on the board surface 2 with the opening / closing member 7 rotated forward is received by the opening / closing member 7. You will be guided to the big prize hole 8. In addition, 9 is an out ball mouth, 10 is an upper ball tray, 11 is a lower ball tray, and 12 is an operation handle for driving a ball launching device. In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 has a winning lamp that indicates that a prize has been awarded to it, a prize lamp that indicates that a prize has occurred, and a mode that indicates that the probability of occurrence of a prize is higher than a predetermined probability. A lamp (neither is shown) is provided.

In FIG. 3 schematically showing the overall configuration, a safe ball storage container (not shown) is provided on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, and safe balls are supplied from the ball supply device 13 to this ball storage container. It is supposed to be done. This ball replenisher 13 is designed to supply pachinko balls according to the on / off state of a ball detection switch provided in the safe ball storage container, and for example, every time 10 pachinko balls are supplied, a safe ball count is made. The pulse P2 is output to the hall management computer 14. Further, an out-ball counter 15 is provided on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, and an out-ball counting pulse P1 is released every time, for example, 10 pachinko balls are discharged from the out-ball mouth 9 of the board 2. Output to the management computer 14.

When the pachinko game machine 1 wins a pachinko ball in the specific winning opening 6, it displays a predetermined prize pattern on each of the display units 3 to 5 based on a predetermined probability and shows a prize state. The prize lamp is turned on according to the prize state. Further, when the pachinko game machine 1 generates a special prize state (hereinafter referred to as the first special prize state) with a predetermined probability, the probability of occurrence of the next special prize state (hereinafter referred to as the second special prize state) is the first prize. It is set higher than the probability of occurrence of a state, and when the second prize state ends, the probability of occurrence of the next prize state (that is, the first prize state) is restored to the original predetermined probability. Is becoming That is, the pachinko game machine 1 is configured to alternately present the first prize state in which the occurrence probability is set to a certain probability and the second prize state in which the occurrence probability is set higher than this. There is. In this case, the pachinko game machine 1 lights up a special prize lamp (not shown) indicating that in the first special prize state and the second special prize state, and the pulse-shaped special prize signal S1 (Fig. 1) is output. In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 lights a mode lamp (not shown) indicating that during the period from the start of the first prize state to the end of the second prize state, and a pulsed mode in response to the lighting. It is designed to output a signal (see Fig. 1).

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a prize detection board 16. In FIG. 1, which shows the schematic configuration of the prize detection base plate 16, a prize signal input circuit 17 inputs a prize signal S1 from the pachinko game machine 1. The output terminal of the prize signal input circuit 17 is connected to one input terminal of the OR circuit 19 via the monostable multivibrator 18 whose output pulse width can be changed, and to the other input terminal of the OR circuit 19. Directly connected. In this case, the pulse signal output width of the monostable multivibrator 18 is set to be equal to or longer than the blinking cycle of the prize lamp, which allows the monostable multivibrator 18 to output a high-level signal during the output period of the pulse-shaped prize signal S1. The level signal S2 is output to the OR circuit 19. When the special prize signal S1 is a high level signal, the high level signal is directly output to the OR circuit 19, and as a result, the special prize signal S1 is either a pulse or a high level signal. In the middle, the OR circuit 19 outputs the high level signal S2. The output terminal of the OR circuit 19 is connected to the during-prize signal output circuit 20 and also to one input terminal of the OR circuit 21.

The mode signal input circuit 22 is adapted to input the mode signal S3 from the pachinko game machine 1. The output terminal of the mode signal input circuit 22 is connected to one input terminal of the OR circuit 24 via a monostable multivibrator 23 whose output pulse width can be changed and directly connected to the other input terminal of the OR circuit 24. It is connected . In this case, the pulse signal output width of the monostable multivibrator 23 is set to be equal to or longer than the blinking cycle of the mode lamp, so that the monostable multivibrator 23 outputs the high level signal S4 according to the output period of the mode signal S3. It is output to the OR circuit 24. When the mode signal S3 is a high level signal, the high level signal is directly output to the OR circuit 24. As a result, the mode signal S3 is either a pulse or a high level signal. During the period, the OR circuit 24 outputs the high level signal S4. The output terminal of the OR circuit 24 is connected to the in-mode signal output circuit 25 and the other input terminal of the OR circuit 21.

The output terminal of the OR circuit 21 is connected to the during-prize signal output circuit 26. In this case, the special signal input circuit 17, the monostable multivibrator 18, the OR circuit 19, the mode signal input circuit 22, the monostable multivibrator 23, the OR circuit 24, the OR circuit 21, and the award-winning signal output circuit 26 are being awarded. The detection means 27 is configured.

On the other hand, the start signal input circuit 28 is adapted to input a start signal from the pachinko game machine 1. The output terminal of the start signal input circuit 28 is connected to one input terminal of the OR circuit 30 via the monostable multivibrator 29 whose output pulse width can be changed, and directly connected to the other input terminal of the OR circuit 30. It is being touched. In this case, the pulse signal output width of the monostable multivibrator 29 is set to be equal to or longer than the start cycle when the game starts continuously, which allows the monostable multivibrator 29 to continuously start the game. A high level signal is output according to.

The output terminal of the OR circuit 30 is connected to the start signal conversion output circuit 32 through the transfer gate 31 and also connected to the start signal conversion output circuit 34 through the transfer gate 33. Here, the gate terminal of the transfer gate 31 is connected to the output terminal of the OR circuit 19, and the gate terminal of the transfer gate 33 is connected to the output terminal of the OR circuit 21. In this case, each of the start signal conversion output circuits 32 and 34 outputs a pulse signal of a predetermined cycle while the signal input level is high level.

The counting pulses P 1 and P 2 from the pachinko game machine 1 are given to the stop control device 35 (see FIG. 4) in the hole management computer 14 via a signal line. The stop control device 35 will be described below.

Here, in FIG. 4, the stopping control device 35 is shown by a combination of functional blocks. However, the batting control device 35 is actually configured inside the hole management computer 14 and centrally manages a large number of pachinko game machines 1, which will be described with reference to FIG. For the sake of convenience, only the functional block related to one pachinko game machine 1 is shown.

Reference numeral 36 denotes an out-ball counting section which receives a counting pulse P1 indicating the number of out-balls via an input section 37 and a transfer gate 38, which sequentially counts the counting pulse P1 inputted after being initialized through a reset terminal R. Addition is performed and the addition result is output as a numerical signal N1 indicating the number of out balls. The transfer gate 38 permits the passage of signals only when a high level signal is applied to its gate terminal. Reference numeral 39 denotes a safe ball counting section which receives a counting pulse P2 indicating the number of safe balls through the input section 37, which sequentially adds counting pulses P2 inputted after being initialized through a reset terminal R and adding them. The result is output as a numerical signal N2 indicating the number of safe balls.

Reference numeral 40 denotes a subtraction unit, which subtracts the safe ball number indicated by the numerical signal N2 from the out ball number indicated by the numerical signal N1 and outputs the subtraction result as a numerical signal indicating the difference ball number of the pachinko game machine 1. Output as N3.

Reference numeral 41 denotes a striking value setting unit, which stores a striking setting value Nz (negative value) that can be arbitrarily changed. Reference numeral 42 denotes a hitting comparison section, which compares the hitting set value Nz with the numerical signal N3 from the subtraction section 40, and when the relationship of Nz ≧ N3 is satisfied, that is, the number of difference balls of the pachinko game machine 1. When the set stop value Nz is reached, a pulsed stop signal Sz is output. Reference numeral 43 denotes a stop signal holding unit, which receives the stop signal Sz via the transfer gate 44, and is a period from the time when the stop signal Sz is output to the time when the stop signal Sz is initialized through the reset terminal R. Only the stop signal Sz 'is output. The gate terminal of the transfer gate 44 is connected to the award-winning detection circuit 26 of the award-winning detection board 16 via the inverter 45 and the input section 37, and the award-winning detection circuit 26 outputs a high-level award-winning signal S6. In this state, signal transfer by the transfer gate 44 is prohibited. Further, the output terminal of the stop signal holding unit 43 is connected to the pachinko game machine 1 via the output unit 46, and the stop signal holding unit 43 outputs the stop signal Sz ′ in the pachinko game. The power of the ball launching device of the machine 1 is cut off.

Reference numeral 47 denotes a driving value setting unit, which stores a driving setting value Na that can be changed arbitrarily. In this embodiment, the driving setting value Na is zero. Reference numeral 48 is a driving comparison unit for detecting the driving state, which compares the driving setting value Na with the numerical value signal N3 from the subtraction unit 40, and when Na≤N3, that is, a pachinko game. When the machine 1 is in the driving state (the number of out balls is greater than the number of safe balls) and the number of difference balls is zero or more, a state in which the driving signal Sa composed of a high level signal is output is displayed. The state is such that it outputs a low level signal. The output of the driving comparison section 48 is inverted by the inverter 49 and then given to the gate terminal of the transfer gate 38.

Reference numeral 50 denotes an opening means that outputs a reset pulse RP when the opening operation is performed, and the reset pulse RP causes the out-ball counting section 36, the safe-ball counting section 39, and the stop signal holding section 43 to pass through the reset terminal R. It is supposed to be initialized.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described. When a game is being played on the pachinko game machine 1, the pachinko game machine 1 outputs counting pulses P1 and P2, and the out-ball counting section 36 for adding the counting pulse P1 outputs a numerical signal N 1 indicating the number of out-balls. And the safe ball counter 39 for adding the counting pulse P2 outputs a numerical signal N2 indicating the number of safe balls. As a result, the subtracting section 40 performs a calculation for subtracting the safe ball number indicated by the numerical value signal N2 from the out ball number indicated by the numerical value signal N1, and the calculation result is the numerical value indicating the difference ball number of the pachinko game machine 1. Output as signal N3.

In this case, when the numerical signal N3 from the subtraction unit 40 is zero or more, that is, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in the driving state, the driving comparison unit 48 outputs the driving signal Sa (high level signal). The driving signal Sa is inverted into a low level signal by the inverter 49 and applied to the gate terminal of the transfer gate 38. For this reason, the transfer gate 38 blocks the passage of the counting pulse P1. Therefore, while the pachinko game machine 1 is in the driving state, the counting operation of the counting pulse P1 by the out ball counting unit 36 is stopped, As a result, the number of pachinko balls that the player has entered in the pachinko game machine 1 will not be reflected in the calculation result of the number of difference balls in the subtraction unit 40. As a result, when the pachinko game machine 1 reaches a stop after being played by two or more players, it is possible to prevent the number of pachinko balls acquired by the player from exceeding the stop set value Nz.

Now, when the numerical signal N3 from the subtraction unit 40 is a negative value as the game progresses, that is, when the player has acquired a pachinko ball, the driving comparison unit 48 drives Since the signal Sa is not output, the transfer gate 38 permits passage of the counting pulse P1. In this state, when a pachinko ball is won in the specific winning opening 6 provided on the board surface 2 and the pattern patterns displayed on each of the indicators 3 to 5 match the special prize pattern, the opening / closing member 7 rocks forward. As a result, the special winning opening 8 is opened and the winning probability becomes extremely high. As a result, the number of pachinko balls acquired by the player increases at a stretch, the number of difference balls calculated by the subtraction unit 40 increases in the negative direction, and the numerical signal N3 reaches the set stop value Nz. The stop signal Sz is output from the comparison unit 42.

On the other hand, FIG. 5 shows a signal waveform diagram of the prize detection board 16. As shown in FIG. 5, when the first prize state occurs in the pachinko game machine 1, the pachinko game machine 1 outputs a prize signal S1. As a result, the high-level signal S2 is output from the monostable multivibrator 18 provided on the special prize detection board 16, so that the high-prize signal S6 is output from the high-prize signal output circuit 26. Then, the signal level of the gate terminal of the transfer gate of the batting control device 35 becomes a low level in response to the input of the during-prize signal S5. When the stop signal Sz is output from 42, the stop signal Sz cannot pass through the transfer gate 44.

Then, when the first prize state ends, the pachinko game machine 1 sets the probability of occurrence of the second prize state to be high and blinks the mode lamp. In other words, since the probability of winning a prize increases after the first prize state occurs in the pachinko game machine 1 with the probability of the occurrence of a predetermined prize, the second prize state is likely to occur. At this time, the monostable multivibrator 23 of the special prize detection board 16 outputs a high level signal to the OR circuit 24 during the input period of the mode signal S3, so that the high prize signal output circuit 26 outputs the high level special signal S6. It is output continuously. Therefore, the signal level of the gate terminal of the transfer gate 44 of the stop control device 35 is maintained at a low level, so that the stop signal Sz from the stop comparing unit 42 does not pass through the transfer gate 44.

When the game by the player progresses, the second special prize state occurs in the pachinko game machine 1 based on the occurrence probability set high as described above. At this time, although the mode signal S3 is not input to the monostable multivibrator 23 of the prize detection board 16 due to the occurrence of the second prize state, the prize signal input circuit 17 receives the prize signal from the pachinko game machine 1. Since S1 comes to be input, the during-prize signal output circuit 26 continuously outputs the during-prize signal S6. Therefore, the stop signal Sz from the stop comparing unit 42 in the stop control device 35 cannot pass through the transfer gate 44, so that the pachinko game machine 1 is not stopped.

When the second prize state in the pachinko game machine 1 ends, output of both the prize signal S1 and the mode signal S3 from the pachinko game machine 1 is cut off, so that the during-prize signal output circuit 26 outputs. The signal S6 during the special prize is cut off. As a result, the signal level of the gate terminal of the transfer gate 44 in the stop control device 35 becomes high level, so that the stop signal Sz from the stop comparing unit 42 passes through the transfer gate 44 and the stop signal output unit. 43 will be output. As a result, the stop signal Sz 'comes to be output from the stop signal holding section 43, so that the power of the ball launching device of the pachinko game machine 1 is cut off and the game by the player is prohibited. It is switched to the stopped state.

On the other hand, the hall management computer 14 manages the operating status of the pachinko game machine 1 based on the input of the special prize signal S 6 from the special prize detection board 16. That is, the hall management computer 14 stores operation data including the daily sales status of the pachinko game machine 1 based on the out-ball signal P1 and the safe-ball signal P2. In this case, these operation data are stored. The signals are classified based on the input period and non-input period of the special award signal S6.

To release the stopped state of the pachinko game machine 1, the opening means 50 in the stop control device 35 is operated. That is, when the opening means 50 is operated, the hit signal holding unit 43 is reset, so that the output of the hit signal Sz ′ output from the hit signal holding unit 45 to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. The pachinko game machine 1 can be played by the player. In this case, when the opening means 50 is operated, the out-ball counting section 36 and the safe-ball counting section 39 are reset, so that the stop control for the pachinko game machine 1 can be executed from the initial state.

In short, according to the above-described embodiment, the special prize detection board 16 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 has the second special prize state after the first special prize state is started in the pachinko game machine 1. Since the in-prize detecting means 27 for detecting the completion of the award is provided, the hall management computer 14 receives the award from the start of the first award state to the end of the second award state based on the detection state of the in-award detecting means 27. It will be judged as a period. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine 1 is configured to set the probability of occurrence of the second prize state to be high due to occurrence of the first prize state, when the probability of occurrence of the prize state is high in the non-prize data. Unlike the conventional example in which the data for the special prize is included, the data for different special prizes will not be included in the data for different special prizes. Therefore, the operating status of the pachinko game machine 1 can be accurately analyzed based on the data for the special prize. can do.

Further, the special prize detection signal 16 is output from the special prize detection board 16 to the hall management computer 14 only during the period from the start of the first special prize state to the end of the second special prize state. When the process ends, the hole management computer 14 outputs a stop signal Sz 'to the pachinko game machine 1. Therefore, unlike the conventional configuration in which the stop signal is output to the pachinko game machine at the time when the first prize is finished, the opening means 50 is operated every time the first prize state is finished. It is not necessary to perform the troublesome work of canceling the output state of the stop signal Sz '.

6 and 7 show a second embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Only different parts will be described. That is, the prize detection board 16 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 is configured to output a prize signal S5 and a mode signal S12 indicating a prize state to the hole management computer 14.

Further, in FIG. 7 showing the configuration of the stopping control device 35, the input terminal of the OR circuit 51 receives the prize signal S 5 and the mode signal S 12 from the pachinko game machine 1 via the input section 37. At the same time, the output terminal is connected to the gate terminal of the transfer gate 44 via the inverter 52.

The second embodiment shows an example in which the OR circuit 51 and the inverter 52, which form the during-prize prize detecting means 27, are provided in the stopping control device 35, and like the first embodiment, It is possible to prevent the operation data during the period in which the probability of occurrence of the prize state is high from being included in the prize data, and to stop the pachinko game machine 1 at an appropriate timing.

8 and 9 show the third and fourth embodiments of the present invention, respectively. In the third and fourth embodiments, the calling unit 53 provided for the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a prize detecting circuit having the same structure as the prize detecting board 16 shown in FIG. The detection circuit receives the special prize signal S1 and the mode signal S3 from the pachinko game machine 1. In this case, in the third embodiment, the during-prize signal output circuit 20 outputs the during-prize signal S6 to the hall management computer 14 to indicate that it is in the prize state or the mode state. In the fourth embodiment, the special prize signal output circuit 20 outputs the special prize signal S5 and the mode signal output circuit 25 outputs the mode signal S12 to the hall management computer 14. The stop control device 35 provided in the hall management computer 14 has the same configuration as that shown in FIG. 4 in the third embodiment, and the configuration shown in FIG. 7 in the fourth embodiment. Therefore, in both the third and fourth embodiments, the during-prize signal S6 is output to the hall management computer 14 only during the period from the start of the first prize state to the end of the second prize state. As in the example, the operating data during the period when the probability of occurrence of the prize state is high is not included in the prize data, and the pachinko game machine 1 can be stopped at an appropriate timing.

FIGS. 10 to 13 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. explain. That is, in FIG. 11 showing the main part of the configuration of the calling unit 53, the stop signal input circuit 54 is provided so as to input the stop signal Sz from the hall management computer 14. This stop signal input circuit 54 outputs the input stop signal Sz to the stop signal output circuit 56 via the transfer gate 55, and the stop signal output circuit 56 outputs the stop signal Sz in response to the input of the stop signal Sz. Output Sz ′ to the pachinko game machine 1. In this case, the prize signal input circuit 17, the monostable multivibrator 18, the OR circuit 19, the mode signal input circuit 22, the monostable multivibrator 23, the OR circuit 24, and the OR circuit 21 constitute the prize winning detection means 58.

The prize signal input circuit 17 that receives the prize signal S 1 from the pachinko game machine 1 is connected to one input terminal of the OR circuit 19 via the monostable multivibrator 18 and also connected to the OR circuit 19. It is directly connected to the other input terminal. The mode signal input circuit 22 that receives the mode signal S2 from the pachinko game machine 1 is connected to one input terminal of the OR circuit 24 via the single-stable multivibrator 23 and also connected to the other input terminal of the OR circuit 24. Directly connected. One input terminal of the OR circuit 21 is connected to the output terminal of the OR circuit 19, the other input terminal is connected to the output terminal of the OR circuit 24, and the output terminal of the OR circuit 21 is connected via the inverter 57 to the transfer gate 55. It is connected to the gate terminal of.

On the other hand, in FIG. 12 showing the configuration of the stop control device 35 provided in the hole management computer 14, the stop comparing unit 42 outputs the stop signal Sz directly to the stop signal holding unit 43. The stop signal holding section 43 outputs the stop signal Sz to the calling unit 53 in response to the input of the stop signal Sz.

In the case of the above configuration, when the prize signal S 1 or the mode signal S 3 is output from the pachinko game machine 1, a high level signal is output from the OR circuit 21 and a low level signal is output to the gate terminal of the transfer gate 55. Since it is given, the stop signal Sz from the stop signal input circuit 54 is not output to the stop signal output circuit 56. Then, when the second prize state in the pachinko game machine 1 ends, the signal level of the gate terminal of the transfer gate 55 becomes high level, so that the stop signal Sz from the stop signal input circuit 54 is stopped. The signal is output to the signal output circuit 56, and in response thereto, the stop output circuit 56 outputs a stop signal Sz ′ to the pachinko game machine 1 to switch the pachinko game machine 1 to the stop state.

In the case of the fifth embodiment, since the calling unit 53 side can control the timing of outputting the stop signal Sz ′ from the hole management computer 14 to the pachinko game machine 1, the hole management computer 14 is in the special condition. Even when it is configured to output the stop signal Sz, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko game machine is targeted as the game machine, but it may be configured to target the slot machine.

[0050]

[Effect of the device]

 As is apparent from the above description, according to the operation management device for a gaming machine of the present invention, the during-prize prize detecting means corresponds to the period from the start of the first prize state to the end of the second prize state of the gaming machine. While outputting the special prize signal, the hall management computer determines the output period of the special prize signal as the special prize period of the gaming machine, so while managing the operating status of the gaming machine that changes the probability of occurrence of the special prize, This has an excellent effect that the operating status of the gaming machine can be reliably managed regardless of the change in the occurrence probability of the state and that the gaming machine can be stopped at an appropriate timing.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a prize detection board according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 2] Front view of a pachinko game machine

FIG. 3 is an overall configuration diagram schematically showing

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a stopping control device.

FIG. 5 is a signal waveform diagram from each circuit.

FIG. 6 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a view corresponding to FIG.

FIG. 8 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a view corresponding to FIG. 3 showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a stopping control device.

FIG. 12 is a view corresponding to FIG. 4 showing the stopping control device.

FIG. 13 is a signal waveform diagram from each circuit.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a signal waveform diagram, 14 is a hall management computer, 16
Is a special prize detection board, 27 is a special prize detection means, 35 is a stop control device, 53 is a calling unit, and 58 is a special prize detection means.

Claims (1)

[Claims for utility model registration] [Claim 1] The first special prize state in which a large number of prizes such as prize balls or coins are released due to the establishment of a specific game condition based on a predetermined probability, and the first special prize described above. After the state is established, the operating state of the gaming machine that presents the second special prize state is managed based on the probability higher than the predetermined probability, and the second state from the start of the first special prize state of the gaming machine The award-winning signal detecting means for outputting the award-winning signal according to the period until the award state ends, and the output period of the award-winning signal from the award-winning detection means is judged to be the award period of the gaming machine, and the gaming machine An operation management device for a gaming machine, comprising: a hall management computer that manages the operating status and stops the gaming machine based on the operating status in a non-output state of the award signal.