JP3573781B2 - Gaming system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial applications]
The present invention relates to a portable storage medium.Is a cardProvided with a gaming machine that permits a game based on predetermined game value information stored in the gamesystemAbout.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, there are known gaming machines in which a game is played based on given game value information (for example, amount data, game ball number data, and the like), and the game value information is paid out based on a specific game result. .
[0003]
In a game store equipped with a gaming machine that allows a game based on such predetermined game value information, for example, a prepaid card that can be used nationwide as well as a prepaid card such as a telephone card has been developed. ,As value informationBy inserting the card storing the amount data into the gaming machine and performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to obtain a game medium to be used for the game.
[0004]
Furthermore, by storing the number of game media used for the game in the form of data in a card and inserting the card into the game machine, without putting an actual game medium, for example, a game ball or a medal into the game machine, So-called card-type gaming machines capable of playing games have also been developed.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the card type eliminates the need for the player to prepare coins for use in games, and has the advantage of eliminating the need for collecting coins at gaming arcades. Falsification is a concern.
[0006]
That is, for example, in a telephone card, a public telephone has been stolen, and a falsified card has been circulated.
[0007]
However, in a card that stores the number of game media used in a game store, not only does the storage content decrease, but also the direction of increase increases based on the game result, so that the storage range cannot be reduced. Further, in a gaming machine that performs a game based on the number of game media stored in a card, the number of game media increases or decreases, so that the information needs to be rewritten to a card.
[0008]
An IC (Integrated Circuit) card may be used instead of a conventional magnetic card so as to prevent the stored contents of the card from being illegally changed. There is a possibility that the card reader / writer to be used is obtained and the card data is falsified. However, it is virtually impossible to monitor such tampering since the card is individually managed by the player and brought home.
[0009]
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the data stored on the card from being tampered with, that is, to prohibit the control of the data of the game value information stored on the card except when necessary. There is a demand for the development of a control system.
[0010]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming device in which reading and writing of game value information data stored in a portable storage medium is prohibited except when necessary, thereby preventing data falsification. It is in.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming system including a gaming machine that permits a game based on predetermined game value information stored in a card that is a portable storage medium,
PreviousGame value information control means including read / write means for reading and writing game value information stored in the card,
A game value information operation permission signal for permitting operation of the game value information data, a game value information operation permission signal transmitter for constantly or intermittently transmitting by a wireless signal,In the game store,
The game value information control means,It is configured separately from the game value information operation permission signal transmitter,
SaidThe game value information operation permission signal isAlways or intermittentWithin the game store transmitted to the game value information operation permission signalIt is characterized in that it is possible to read and rewrite the game value information on the inserted card on condition of reception.
[0012]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming system according to the first aspect, the game system further includes a card issuing machine and an amount adder including adder control means for adding the inserted amount to the card,
The game value information control meansIs
The card issuing machine and amount adderIsIt is characterized by:
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming system according to the first aspect, the game value information control means is provided.Is
Card reader / writer for reading and writing game value information stored in the cardIsIt is characterized by:
[0013]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game system including a gaming machine that permits a game based on predetermined game value information stored on a card that is a portable storage medium,
PreviousA gaming machine including a card reader / writer for reading and writing game value information stored in the card;
A game value information operation permission signal for permitting operation of the game value information data, a game value information operation permission signal transmitter for constantly or intermittently transmitting by a wireless signal,In the game store,
The card is
In response to a game value information read request from the card reader / writer, the game value information corresponding to the read request is output to the card reader / writer, and the game value information is written from the card reader / writer. In response to a request, the card reader / writer is configured to write game value information,
The read request and the write request are:
In the game storeAlways or intermittentIs permitted on condition that it receives the game value information operation permission signal transmitted toIt is characterized by:
[0014]
[Action]
According to the present invention, the game value information control means,Provided in the game storeGame value information operation permission signal transmitterThat the game value information operation permission signal is received in the game store is stored in the cardOf game value informationdata(E.g., amount data or game ball data)Operation (read and write) conditionsSo thatoperationPermission signalReceivingThere is noin case of, Game value informationReading and writing of the card data is prohibited.Data is prevented from being tampered with.
[0015]
In addition, the card issuing machine and the amount adder are operated by the game value information operation permission signal transmitter.Operation of gaming value informationPermission signalCan be received in the game store, Write the amount of money inserted into the inserted cardBecome a conditionAnd thatoperationsignalReceivingThere is noin case of,Money enteredWill be banned from writingTampering with card data is prevented.
[0016]
In addition, the card reader / writer is operated by a game value information operation permission signal transmitter.Operation of gaming value informationPermission signalIn the game storeReceivingCan do, On the inserted cardBe rememberedReading and writing of game value informationBecauseFor example, even if you get a card reader / writer used in a gaming machine,If the operation permission signal is not received, reading and writing of the game value information is prohibited.Also, tampering of the card data is prevented.
Furthermore, the card is used as a game value information operation permission signal transmitterThanAlways or intermittentValue information operation permission signal transmitted to the gameReceivingCan do, Reading from card reader / writerrequestAnd writingRequestToleranceWill be the condition to beSo, for example, obtain a card reader / writer used in a gaming machine and write data by modifying it.IncludingEven if it becomes possible, the card itselfIf the operation permission signal is not received, the game value information is not output to the card reader / writer, and the writing by the card reader / writer is not performed.BanSupposed toIn addition, falsification of the card data is prevented.
[0017]
【Example】
An embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
[0018]
First, FIG. 1 illustrates the overall configuration of a game machine (game system) as an example to which the present invention is applied, wherein 1 is a game machine (game system), 2 is an island facility of a game store, and 3 is an in-store monitoring camera. Reference numeral 4 denotes a card issuing machine and amount adder, 5 denotes a card data operation permission signal transmitter, 6 denotes a central management device, and 10 denotes a sealed ball-type game machine.
[0019]
The gaming machine 1 as the entire gaming system includes an island facility 2 to which a plurality of enclosed ball-type gaming machines 10, 10,... Are mounted, an in-store monitoring camera 3 for photographing and monitoring the inside of the store, A card issuing machine (not shown) for playing a game by the machine 10 and adding a money amount to the card; and a card data operation permission signal for transmitting a permission signal for operating card data. The overall configuration is composed of a transmitter 5 and a central management device 6 for centrally managing the above-mentioned enclosed ball-type gaming machines 10, 10,...
[0020]
In detail, the card issuing machine and amount adder 4 issues the card such as a magnetic card or an IC card as a storage medium in accordance with the amount of money input, and plays the game by the enclosed ball-type gaming machine 10. Is stored or added to the card.
[0021]
The card data operation permission signal transmitter 5 rewrites data of game value information such as money amount data and game ball number data stored in the storage unit of the card using radio signals such as radio waves and infrared rays. It sends a permission signal. Therefore, in the embodiment, the card data operation permission signal transmitter 5 is a game value information control permission means.
[0022]
The enclosed ball-type gaming machine 10 can play a game based on the number-of-gaming-balls data converted from the money amount data stored in the card, and has a predetermined number of gaming balls enclosed therein. Such enclosed balls are sequentially fired into the game area and collected, so that a game can be played by circulating these enclosed balls.
[0023]
That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the enclosed ball-type gaming machine 10 has a front frame 12 attached to a front portion of a rear frame 11 constituting a base of the gaming machine, and a gaming area G is formed on the front frame 12. A game board (not shown) is attached. Further, a transparent plate supporting frame 14 in which a transparent plate 13 covering the front of the game board is mounted on a front portion of the front frame 12 and an opening / closing panel 15 disposed below the transparent plate supporting frame 14 are rotated. Mounted as possible.
[0024]
The transparent plate support frame 14 has a smoke outlet 16 at the upper center thereof for collecting smoke when the player smokes. A lock mechanism 17 is provided on the side of the front frame 12 to restrict the opening and closing of the transparent plate support frame 14 to a closed state. The opening / closing panel 15 has a card insertion slot 18 on the upper left side into which a card storing game value information for a game is inserted, and an operation panel 19 on the right side. I have.
[0025]
The operation panel 19 is provided with firing adjustment buttons 21 and 22, a stop button 23, a purchase button 24, a suspend button 25, and a settlement button 26, respectively. That is, the firing adjustment buttons 21 and 22 are for adjusting the intensity of the firing of the game ball, the stop button 23 is for interrupting the firing, and the purchase button 24 is inserted in the card insertion slot 18. Card valueinformation(Amount data)Game ball data, that is, the number of balls in the embodimentIs converted to Further, the suspend button 25 is for temporarily suspending the game when the game is suspended and ejecting the card, and the settlement button 26 is used for ending the game when the unused money amount data and the time when the game is terminated. The number of possessed balls is stored in a card and then ejected.
[0026]
Further, a balance display 27 and a number-of-balls display 28 are provided on the side of each of these buttons. That is, the balance display 27 displays the balance of the amount data, and the held ball number display 28 displays the gameNumber of ballsDisplay data.
[0027]
A human body detection sensor 29 including an infrared sensor or the like is provided substantially at the center of the open / close panel 15. The presence / absence of a player is detected by the human body detection sensor 29. That is, the human body detection sensor 29 is provided for forcibly stopping the game when the player has left the enclosed ball-type gaming machine 10 in a state where the game is continued.
[0028]
This prevents one player from using a plurality of the enclosed ball-type gaming machines 10. Note that an ashtray 31 and a tray 32 are provided below the human body detection sensor 29 on the opening and closing panel 7.
[0029]
Here, among the game balls fired in the game area G, game balls that pass through or pass a specific portion provided in the game region G are called safe balls. Further, a game ball dropped below the game board while avoiding a specific portion of the game area G is called an out ball. Further, a game ball when the fired game ball returns without reaching the game area G is called a foul ball.
[0030]
By the way, in the above enclosed ball-type gaming machine 10, although not shown, a card reader / writer as a storage medium reading / writing means (game value information control means) corresponding to the card insertion slot 18 is built in, On its side, a launching device for launching a game ball is incorporated. Further, although not shown, a game control device, a card control device, a firing control device, and a sealed ball control device are also incorporated therein.
[0031]
The card controller receives signals from the purchase button 24, the suspend button 25, and the settlement button 26, controls the balance display 27 and the number-of-balls display 28, and controls the value of the card reader / writer.informationAnd gamesNumber of ballsIt controls reading and writing of data or interruption information. Then, by inserting the card into the card reader / writer, the value stored in the card isinformation, The balance is displayed on the balance display section 27, and a purchase signal (for example, 25 signals per signal) is output to the sealed ball control device based on a signal from the purchase button 24. Further, it outputs a suspension signal to the enclosed ball control device based on a signal from the suspension button 25, and further outputs a settlement signal to the enclosed ball control device based on a signal from the settlement button 26.
[0032]
Further, the card control device performs addition display on the number-of-balls display 28 based on the number-of-prize-balls signal (for example, seven or thirteen) from the enclosed ball control device, and outputs a firing signal (this signal is A subtraction display is performed on the possessed ball number display 21 based on the output of one signal for each fired ball. Further, addition display is performed on the possessed ball number display 28 based on a foul signal (one signal is output for one foul ball). Further, in the card control device, when the settlement permit signal is input from the enclosing ball control device, the balance and the number of balls are written on the card, the card is ejected, and the settlement ball disabling permission signal is When is input, a warning is issued while holding the card.
[0033]
In addition, the game control device and the central management device 6 installed in the game arcade are electrically connected to the enclosed ball control device electrically connected to the card control device in this way. . Then, in the enclosed ball control device, a foul signal from a foul sensor, a firing signal from a firing sensor, a safe signal from a safe sensor, an out signal from an out sensor, and a safe ball from a game control device are set. A prize ball number data signal, a settlement signal from the card control device, a purchase signal, an interruption signal, and a release signal from a release switch provided at an appropriate position of the central management device 6 are input. Further, the enclosed ball control device outputs a settlement permission signal, a settlement non-permission signal, a firing signal, a foul signal, a prize ball number signal, and a purchase ball number signal to the card control device. Then, a prize ball number signal and a collected ball number signal are output as management data.
[0034]
The card used for playing a game in the gaming machine 1 configured as described above includes a money amount data storage area, a ball lending ball number data storage area, a prize ball number data storage area, and prize exclusive data. A storage area and a stored ball data storage area are provided, and each of these areas is provided with a date storage area for storing the date of the last recording.
[0035]
The value data storage area stores a value based on the amount entered by the card issuing machine and amount adder 4.information(Amount data) is added and recorded. In the ball lending ball number data storage area, a game converted from the money amount data by operating the purchase button 24 in a state of being inserted into the enclosed ball-type gaming machine 10Ball count dataThat is, the number of game balls is stored. The winning ball count data storage area stores the number of game balls given (paid) as a result of the game. In the premium data storage area, data of the ball lending ball number data storage area and / or the prize ball number data storage area is moved and stored under predetermined conditions. When the ball storage button is operated in a state where the data is inserted into a prize exchange machine (not shown), the data in the prize exclusive data storage area is moved and stored in the ball storage data storage area.
[0036]
Next, a card data falsification prevention system according to the present invention in the gaming machine 1 as the whole gaming system will be described. Here, in the game store, the card data operation permission signal transmitter 5 constantly or intermittently transmits a card data operation permission signal for permitting rewriting of data of game value information.
[0037]
First, as a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied, a countermeasure for preventing tampering of card data by the card issuing machine and amount adder 4 will be described.
[0038]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing of adder control performed in the card issuer / money adder 4. This adder control processing is performed by adder control means as game value information control means.
[0039]
As shown in FIG. 3, in the adder control by the card issuing machine and amount adder 4, for example, an adder process is started on condition that a card is inserted (step S1). It is determined whether or not there is an addition command on the condition that this is the case (step S2). In step S2, if there is an addition command, the process proceeds to the next step S3 to determine whether or not a data operation permission signal has been received. If there is no addition command, the process returns to step S1.
[0040]
That is, in step S3, if a card data operation permission signal transmitted from the card data operation permission signal transmitter 5 is received, the process proceeds to the next step S4, where it is determined whether or not addition has been performed over a predetermined period. Do.
[0041]
In this step S4, it is determined whether or not an amount more than a predetermined amount has been added within a predetermined period (time) that is not normally possible, for example, due to wrongdoing or mistake. If there is no addition exceeding a predetermined amount within the period, the process proceeds to the next step S5, and it is determined whether or not the amount data exceeds a predetermined amount.
[0042]
In step S5, it is determined whether or not the amount data exceeds a predetermined maximum amount (for example, 10,000 yen). If the amount data does not exceed the predetermined amount, the process proceeds to the next step S6. Then, the input amount is added to the amount data. Subsequently, in the next step S7, after storing the history of the amount addition, the process proceeds to the next step S8, and after the card is ejected, the process returns to the step S1.
[0043]
If no card data operation permission signal has been received in step S3, the process proceeds to step S11 to determine an abnormal use state. In step S4, even when a predetermined amount or more is added during the period, the process proceeds to step S11, and the abnormal use state is determined. Even in the case where the amount data exceeds the predetermined amount in the step S5, the process proceeds to the step S11 to determine the abnormal use state.
[0044]
In this manner, after the abnormal use state is determined in step S11, in step S12, the deposit is returned, and the process proceeds to step S8. After the card is ejected, the process proceeds to step S1. Return.
[0045]
As described above, as the first embodiment, the card issuer / money adder 4 permits the rewriting of the card data only when the card data operation permission signal is received in the game arcade, and the card data operation permission signal When there is no reception of the card data, illegal reading and rewriting of the card data is prohibited, thereby preventing unauthorized tampering of the card data.
[0046]
Next, as a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied, measures to prevent tampering of card data by the enclosed ball-type gaming machine 10 will be described.
[0047]
FIG. 4 is a general flowchart showing each process performed in the sealed ball-type gaming machine 10. When the process by the sealed ball-type gaming machine 10 is started, first, in step S21, it is determined whether or not the power is first turned on. Is determined.
[0048]
In this step S21, when it is the first power-on, in step S22, after performing an initialization process for initializing a memory area and the like, the process proceeds to the next step S23. If it is determined in step S21 that the power is not turned on for the first time, the process proceeds to the next step S23.
[0049]
Then, each control set as a subroutine after step S23 is executed by time division processing by a reset interrupt operation. That is, each subroutine performs a game process (step S23) for determining a game start condition and controlling a game, a firing process (step S24) for performing control relating to the firing of a game ball (enclosed ball), and controls game value information. Game value information processing (step S25), card processing for controlling various data stored in the card (step S26), and management information processing for controlling management information (step S27).
[0050]
The card processing (step S26) among the controls set as these subroutines will be described in detail. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, first in step S2601, it is determined whether or not a card is inserted. Is determined.
[0051]
If it is determined in this step S2601 that the card has not been inserted, then in the next step S2602, it is determined whether or not the card has been ejected. If it is determined in step S2602 that the card is not being ejected, the process returns to the main routine.
[0052]
If it is determined in step S2601 that a card has been inserted, the process advances to step S2603 to determine whether a data operation permission signal has been received. That is, in step S2603, if a card data operation permission signal transmitted from the card data operation permission signal transmitter 5 is received, the flow advances to the next step S2604 to read the card data by the card reader / writer. After performing, the process proceeds to step S2602.
[0053]
If it is determined in step S2602 that the card is to be ejected, the flow advances to step S2605 to determine whether a data operation permission signal has been received. That is, in step S2605, if a card data operation permission signal transmitted from the card data operation permission signal transmitter 5 is received, the flow advances to step S2606 to rewrite the card data by the card reader / writer. Thereafter, the flow advances to step S2607 to eject the card, and then returns to the main routine.
[0054]
If it is determined in step S2603 that the card data operation permission signal has not been received, the process advances to step S2611 to determine an abnormal control state. In this way, after the abnormal control state is determined in step S2611, the process proceeds to step S2608, and after the card is ejected, the process returns to the main routine.
[0055]
If no card data operation permission signal has been received in step S2605, the process advances to step S2612 to determine an abnormal control state, and at the same time, performs notification by a notification sound or the like. In this way, in step S2612, after determining and reporting the abnormal control state, the process returns to the main routine.
[0056]
As described above, as a second embodiment, in the enclosed ball-type gaming machine 10, reading and rewriting of card data are permitted only when a card data operation permission signal is received in the game arcade, and the card data operation permission signal When there is no reception of the card data, illegal reading and rewriting of the card data is prohibited, thereby preventing unauthorized tampering of the card data.
[0057]
It should be noted that both the measures to prevent tampering of card data by the enclosed ball-type gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment and the measures to prevent tampering of card data by the card issuing machine and amount adder 4 of the first embodiment are used. It is best to apply them together, but it is also possible to apply them to at least one of them.
[0058]
Next, as a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied, measures for preventing the card data from being tampered with by the card itself will be described.
[0059]
FIG. 6 is a control flowchart for controlling the operation of the game value information by giving the card data operation permission to the card itself. First, in step S31, for example, a data read request from the card reader / writer side It is determined whether or not there is.
[0060]
If there is no data read request in step S31, it is determined in next step S32 whether there is a data write request from the card reader / writer, for example. If there is no data write request in step 32, the process returns to step S31.
[0061]
If there is a data read request in step S31, the flow advances to step S33 to determine whether a data operation permission signal has been received. That is, in step S33, if the card data operation permission signal transmitted from the card data operation permission signal transmitter 5 is received, the process proceeds to step S34, where the card outputs the card data to the card reader / writer. After that, the process proceeds to step S32.
[0062]
If there is a data write request in step S32, the flow advances to step S35 to determine whether a data operation permission signal has been received. That is, in step S35, if the card data operation permission signal transmitted from the card data operation permission signal transmitter 5 is received, the process proceeds to step S36, where the rewriting of the card data by the card reader / writer is permitted. The process returns to step S31.
[0063]
If it is determined in step S33 that the card data operation permission signal has not been received, the process proceeds to step S32. Further, if no card data operation permission signal is received in step S35, the process returns to step S31. In this way, when the card data operation permission signal is not received, the card itself prohibits rewriting of the card data.
[0064]
As described above, as the third embodiment, only when the card itself receives the card data operation permission signal in the game arcade, the card data is permitted to be output and rewritten, and the card data operation permission signal is not received. In this state, illegal tampering of the card data is prevented by prohibiting the output and rewriting of the card data.
[0065]
The card data tampering prevention measures by the card itself of the third embodiment, the card data tampering prevention measures by the card issuing machine and amount adder 4 of the first embodiment, and the card data tampering prevention measures of the second embodiment. It is best to take measures to prevent tampering of card data by the enclosed ball-type gaming machine 10, but it is also possible to take measures at least one of them.
[0066]
As described above, in the embodiment to which the present invention is applied, reading and writing of data stored in the card are enabled based on the card data operation permission signal. Specifically, a card data operation permission signal is given to a card reader / writer. Further, a card data operation permission signal is given to the card.
[0067]
According to the embodiment to which the present invention is applied as described above, the following effects can be exerted.
[0068]
MosquitoWhen reading or writing game value information such as money data (value information) or game ball number data stored in the card, the card data is read and written based on a card data operation permission signal. Unless there is a predetermined card data operation permission signal, the card data is not rewritten, so that tampering of the card data is prevented.
[0069]
MosquitoBy giving the card data operation permission signal to the card reader / writer, even if the card reader / writer used in the gaming machine is obtained, the data of the card is not falsified.
[0070]
MosquitoBy adopting a method of giving a card data operation permission signal to the card itself, even if a card reader / writer used in a gaming machine is obtained and data can be rewritten by making modifications, the card itself Forbidden, data falsification can be prevented.
[0071]
By the way, when giving permission to read and write game value information to a card, instead of giving a signal using a signal line (including a contact or the like), a signal is sent by radio (for example, radio waves or infrared rays). It is more difficult to understand that the permission signal is necessary, and it can contribute to prevention of tampering.
[0072]
Also, in the case of giving permission to read and write the game value information to the card, the identification signal of the game store is included in the permission signal, so that when the use history of the card is stored, the game store is identified. There is no need to newly provide a signal to the card reader / writer or to set the identification information of the game store, and the installation of the game machine is facilitated.
[0073]
Further, if the permission signal is given wirelessly, all the gaming machines can be manufactured and installed in the same state without wiring, so that the efficiency at the time of manufacturing decreases and the time of setting game store identification information (at the time of manufacturing or Mistakes during installation) are eliminated.
[0074]
In the above embodiment, the enclosed ball-type pachinko game machine capable of playing (launching) based on the game value information based on the money amount data (value information) and the game ball number data, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an arrangement ball game machine or a sparrow ball game machine as another ball game machine, a pachislot game machine capable of playing a game based on game value information such as medal number data, or a game using video A so-called card-type gaming machine that plays a game based on gaming value information stored in a card, such as a gaming machine, may be used.
[0075]
Further, the present invention is applicable to the entire system of the gaming machine including the various gaming machines as described above. Further, the storage medium of the game value information is not limited to the card, but may be arbitrary, and it is needless to say that the configuration of specific details can be appropriately changed.
[0076]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the gaming system according to the present invention, the gaming value information control means:Provided in the game storeBy game value information operation permission signal transmitterRAlways or intermittentValue information operation permission signal transmitted to the gameReceivingTo be remembered on the cardGame value informationdata from(E.g., amount data or game ball data)Since the operation (reading and writing) conditions are satisfied, the game value information control meansPermission signalIf you have not receivedGame value informationReading and writing ofOf the game value information stored on the carddataTampering is prevented.
[0077]
In addition, as described in claim 2,Card issuing machine and amount adding machine,By game value information operation permission signal transmitterRAlways or intermittentValue information operation permission signal transmitted to the gameReceivingCan do, Write the amount of money inserted into the inserted cardSince it becomes a condition, a card issuing machine and a money adding machineThatoperationPermission signalIf you do not receive the information, you will be prohibited from writing game value informationThus, the amount of money stored in the card is prevented from being falsified.
[0078]
Further, as described in claim 3, the card reader / writer is provided with a game value information operation permission signal transmitter.RAlways or intermittentValue information operation permission signal transmitted to the gameReceivingCan beOn the inserted cardBe rememberedReading and writing of game value informationFor example, used in gaming machinesEven if you get a card reader / writer,If the card reader / writer has not received the operation permission signal, reading and writing of game value information will be prohibited,Of the game value information stored on the carddataTamperingButPreventionBe done.
Further, as described in claim 4, the card is transmitted by the game value information operation permission signal transmitter.RAlways or intermittentReceiving the game value information operation permission signal transmitted to the player in the game store is a condition under which the read request and the write request from the card reader / writer are permitted.For example, by obtaining a card reader / writer used in a gaming machine and modifying it to write dataIncludingEven if it becomes possible, the card itselfWhen the operation permission signal is not received, the game value information is not output to the card reader / writer, and the writing by the card reader / writer is not performed.To ban the game value information stored on the carddataTampering is prevented.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the overall configuration of a gaming machine (game system) as an example to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine provided in the gaming machine (gaming system) illustrated in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a process performed in the money adder of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a general flowchart showing a process performed in the gaming machine of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of card processing in the general flowchart of FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing control performed on a card itself as a storage medium for storing game value information.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Gaming equipment
2 island facilities
3 In-store surveillance camera
4 Card issuing machine and amount adding machine
5 Card data operation permission signal transmitter
6 Central management device
10. Enclosed ball-type gaming machine
18 Card slot
19 Operation panel
G game area

Claims (4)

In a gaming system including a gaming machine that permits a game based on predetermined game value information stored in a card that is a portable storage medium,
A game value information control means including a read-write unit for reading and writing of a game value information stored before Symbol card,
A game value information operation permission signal for permitting operation of the game value information data, a game value information operation permission signal transmitter for constantly or intermittently transmitting by radio signal , provided in the game store,
The game value information control means is configured separately from the game value information operation permission signal transmitter,
In a game store where the game value information operation permission signal is constantly or intermittently transmitted, it is possible to read and rewrite the game value information for the inserted card on condition that the game value information operation permission signal is received. A gaming system characterized by: A card issuing machine and an amount adder including adder control means for adding the inserted amount to the card,
The game value information control means ,
2. The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is the card issuing machine and the amount adding machine. The game value information control means ,
The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the gaming system is a card reader / writer that reads and writes game value information stored in the card. In a gaming system including a gaming machine that permits a game based on predetermined game value information stored in a card that is a portable storage medium,
A gaming machine comprising a card reader-writer for reading and writing of a game value information stored in the card,
A game value information operation permission signal for permitting operation of the game value information data, a game value information operation permission signal transmitter for constantly or intermittently transmitting by radio signal , provided in the game store,
The card is
In response to a game value information read request from the card reader / writer, the game value information corresponding to the read request is output to the card reader / writer, and the game value information is written from the card reader / writer. In response to a request, the card reader / writer is configured to write game value information,
The read request and the write request are:
A game system, which is permitted on condition that the game value information operation permission signal transmitted constantly or intermittently in a game store is received .

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