JP4017693B2 - Amusement park management device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game hall management device that manages operating states of a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game hall.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The game hall management device collects the operating status of various game machines such as pachinko machines and arrange ball machines installed in the game hall, ball lending machines, prize ball counters, card vending machines and safes. It is a device to manage.
[0003]
The amusement hall management device collects and analyzes data on game machines such as the number of out balls and safe balls, occupancy rate, establishment of special prizes, and various data on game machines such as sales at ball lending machines and card vending machines. And is generally called a hall computer or a replenishment computer.
[0004]
When performing management using the game hall management device, device numbers and island numbers are assigned to game machines such as game tables and prize ball counters, and islands to which these are attached together. An installation constant that indicates which island the gaming machine belongs to is set. In addition, when managing gaming machines, various constants such as sales constants and voice constants representing the number of hits and the number of supplies are set.
[0005]
The game hall management device stores a set of these various constants in the system memory, and manages the game hall based on the stored constants during business.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since such a conventional game hall management device has only one set of areas for storing various constants, it is possible to change the installation constants that are the basis for management of the game hall during business. There wasn't.
[0007]
For this reason, if it takes a long time to change the installation constant after replacing a game machine or the like, the work must be performed at midnight, early morning or closed days when the game hall is not open. In other words, there was a problem that the labor cost soared.
[0008]
The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems of the conventional technology, and various constants necessary for management of the amusement hall can be changed during sales, before sales, and after sales. An object of the present invention is to provide a playground management device that can be used.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve this object, the gist of the present invention is as follows.SectionExists in the invention.
[1] Installed in the amusement hallIncludes amusement stand (11)In the game hall management device (40) that manages the operating states of the plurality of gaming machines (11-15),
  Various constants necessary for managing the gaming machines (11-15)And the date when the gaming machine (11-15) is managed by the various constantsInput means (40b) for inputting
  The various constants input from the input means (40b)And the date when the gaming machine (11-15) is managed by the various constantsA plurality of constant storage files (45a, 45b) prepared for storing
  The plurality ofManagement execution means (40a) for managing the gaming machines (11-15) using any one (45a) of the constant storage files (45a, 45b);
  Various constants from the input means (40b)And the date when the gaming machine (11-15) is managed by the various constantsIs entered, theVariousConstant storage means (41) for storing constants in a constant storage file (45b) that is not used by the management execution means (40a) for management of the gaming machines (11-15);
  The management execution means (45a) does not execute management of the gaming machines (11-15)Of business preparation processingWhenBased on the date when the gaming machine (11-15) stored in each constant storage file (45a, 45b) is managedExecution file switching means (41) for switching the constant storage files (45a, 45b) used for the management of the next gaming machine (11-15);
  The constant storage file (45a, 45b) includes an actual operation constant file in which actual operation constants are stored, and (45a) one or more change constant files (45b).
  In the input means (40b), a date for starting management of the operating state of the gaming machine (11-15) with various constants by the constant file for change (45b), and before the change by the actual operation constant file (45a) Enter the date to return to the management of the operating state of the gaming machine (11-15) with various constants,
  The constant storage means (41) starts management of the operating state of the gaming machine (11-15) with various constants by the constant file for change (45b) input from the input means (40b), and Both the dates returned to the management of the operating state of the gaming machine (11-15) with various constants before the change by the actual operation constant file (45a) are stored in the change constant file (45b),
  The execution file switching means (41) is stored in the change constant file (45b) when the management execution means (40a) is in the business preparation process in which the management of the gaming machines (11-15) is not executed. Is the date when the management state of the gaming machine (11-15) is started with various constants from the constant file for change (45b), the contents stored in the actual constant file (45a) are backed up. In addition, the stored contents of the change constant file (45b) are copied to the actual operation constant file (45a), and the operating state of the gaming machine (11-15) is changed with various constants before the change by the actual operation constant file (45a). When the date is returned to the management, the stored contents of the backed up working constant file (45a) are restored,
  The management execution means (40a) executes management of the gaming machines (11-15) using the actual operation constant file (45a).A game hall management device characterized by that.
[0012]
  The present invention operates as follows.
  The game hall management device (40) can store a plurality of sets of various constants necessary for managing the gaming machines (11-15).VariousconstantAnd the date when the gaming machine (11-15) is managed by the various constantsAre provided with a plurality of constant storage files (45a, 45b).
[0013]
  The management execution means (40a) for executing management of the amusement hall has these constant storage files.(45a, 45b)Management is executed using any one of (45a).
[0014]
  The constant storage means (41) includes various constants inputted from the input means (40b).And the date when the gaming machine (11-15) is managed by the various constantsIs used by the management execution means (40a) for managing the gaming machines (11-15)Not constantStore in the storage file (45b). The execution file switching means (41) is not managed by the management execution means (40a).Of business preparation processingIn other words, the constant storage file to be referenced in the next management other than business hours(45a)Switch. Thereby, it is possible to perform constant setting work even during business.
[0015]
  Various constantsAnd the variousEnter the date for managing gaming machines (11-15) by a constant(40b)Enter fromVariousconstantAnd management of gaming machines (11-15) according to the various constantsThe date is stored in a constant storage file (45b) that is not currently used for management of the game hall.
[0016]
  In the execution file switching means (41), the management execution means (40a) does not execute management of the gaming machines (11-15).Of business preparation processingWhen it is stored in each constant storage fileManagement of gaming machines (11-15) by various constants and the various constantsConstant storage file to be used for the next game machine management based on date(45a)Switch.
[0017]
  This allows for a few days agoVarious for changeStore the constant in the constant storage file (45b)Various for changeThe management of the game hall can be executed by the constant.
[0018]
  Constant storage file(45a, 45b)AsProduction constants are storedProduction constant file (45a) andOne or moreChange constant file (45b)Prepared,Input from the input means (40b)StrangeRenewal constant file (45b)The date on which management of the operating state of the gaming machine (11-15) is started with various constants according toActual workWorkIn the constant file (45a)When the date for returning to the management of the operating state of the gaming machine (11-15) is input with the various constants before the change, the constant storing means (41) causes the gaming machine (with the various constants by the changing constant file (45b) ( 11-11) The date for starting the management of the operation state of 11-15) and the date for returning to the management of the operation state of the gaming machine (11-15) with various constants before the change by the actual operation constant file (45a) (45b).
[0019]
  The execution file switching means (41) is stored in the constant file for change (45b) when the management execution means (40a) is in the business preparation process in which the management of the gaming machines (11-15) is not executed. When the current date is the date when management of the operating state of the gaming machine (11-15) is started with various constants from the change constant file (45b), the stored contents are backed up to the actual operation constant file (45a) and changed. The date of copying the stored contents of the constant file (45b) to the actual operation constant file (45a) and returning to the management of the operating state of the gaming machine (11-15) with various constants before the change by the actual operation constant file (45a) At this time, the stored contents are restored to the backed up actual operation constant file (45a), and the management operation means (40a) restores the actual operation constant file (45a). Because to run the management of the gaming devices (11 to 15) is used, it can be returned to the business in the normal state by the end of the service period, have,Constant storage file(45a, 45b)Can be easily managed.
[0020]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Each figure shows an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 2, various game machines such as a game machine 11 such as a pachinko machine, a ball lending machine 12, an island bank 13, a card vending machine 14, and a prize ball counter 15 are installed in the game hall. Each gaming device is connected to the controller 20a, 20b, respectively.
[0021]
The base controllers 20a and 20b are connected to the island controller 30a via a LON (local operating network) 31. Although not shown, the island controller 30b and the island controller 30c are connected through a LON to a plurality of table controllers to which various game machines are connected in the same manner as the island controller 30a.
[0022]
The island controllers 30 a to 30 c are collected by a HUB (concentrator) 32 and connected to the hall terminal 40 through a LAN (local area network) 33. In addition, the LAN 33 is connected to a counter terminal 34 installed in a counter for dealing with customers.
[0023]
The hall terminal 40 functions as a game hall management device that centrally manages various game machines connected via the LAN 33 and the LON 31, and focuses on grasping business results (sales data) and operation of the game machine. It is a device for confirming data related to the flow of various balls, and providing information related to game console control and nail adjustment.
[0024]
The hall terminal 40 includes, as peripheral devices, a database 51 for storing various count data and management data obtained by processing them, a printer 52 for printing the count data and management data, and an audio output device 53. It is connected. The audio output device 53 receives an audio signal from the intercom 54 through a wireless line. Here, the printer 52 is capable of printing two colors of red and black.
[0025]
FIG. 1 shows an outline of the configuration of the hall terminal 40. The hall terminal 40 is a computer device serving as a game center management device that is the core of a system for managing various gaming machines installed in a game store, and includes a main body portion 40a and a console portion 40b.
[0026]
The main unit 40a includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 42, a RAM 43 (Random Access Memory), etc., as well as a LAN controller 44 for communicating via LAN and various data. It comprises a magnetic disk device 45 for storage and an input / output unit 46 for connecting the console unit 40b. A date management unit 47 for managing dates is also provided.
[0027]
  The magnetic disk device 45 of the main body 40a has an actual operation that is actually referred to when managing the game hall during business.WorkReal work with memorized constantsWorkThe constant file 45a and the constant file for change 45b for storing the constants for change as various constants after the change inputted from the console unit 40b are stored regardless of whether the business is in business or not.
[0028]
  Actual workWorkThe constant file 45a and the change constant file 45b store installation constants, business constants, audio constants, printing constants, and dates on which management of the game hall should be executed with reference to these constants. The installation constants are device numbers (unit numbers) such as the gaming machine 11, the ball lending machine 12, the Shimabata bank 13, the card vending machine 14, and the prize ball counter 15, their models, and the connection of each gaming machine. Island number of each island, signal ratio of each model. Thus, the game hall management device defines an island configuration and a hall configuration in the game hall.
[0029]
The business constant sets the number of stops and the number of replenishments. The audio constant is a constant for outputting the state or abnormality of the game table 11 to the audio output device 53. The printing constant is a constant for printing the business result of the gaming machine 11 and the sales result of the ball lending machine 12.
[0030]
The RAM 43 stores various count data coming from gaming machines in the game hall. The count data includes out-of-game balls from the game table 11, the number of safe balls, sales data from the ball lending machine 12, the card vending machine 14, and the like (the number of inserted bills and coins).
[0031]
The console section 40b of the hall terminal 40 includes a keyboard 48 and a 9-inch color liquid crystal display 49 having a touch panel section 48a.
The island controllers 30a to 30c shown in FIG. 2 are computer devices having a relay function between the hall terminal 40 and the platform controllers 20a and 20b, and include a main body unit and a console unit (not shown). The island controllers 30a to 30c suck up, collect and store the counting data from various gaming machines such as the gaming table 11, the ball lending machine 12, and the Shimabata bank 13, which are taken in by the table controller 20a and the like. The function to transmit to.
[0032]
The table controllers 20a and 20b are computer devices that take in various signals (counting data and the like) from various gaming machines such as the gaming table 11, the ball lending machine 12, and the Shimabata bank 13. Further, depending on the type of signal to be captured, the game table 11 is controlled such as normal / abnormal state detection, ball replenishment, and stopping. It also has a communication function for notifying the host device (island controller) of the captured count data and the detected state.
[0033]
For example, a signal for batting control, release control, replenishment control, and handle stop control is sent from the table controller 20a to the game table 11, and the table controller 20a receives a ball signal, a ball signal, a start signal from the game table 11. , Special prize signals, fraudulent signals, probability fluctuation signals, and the like are captured.
[0034]
In FIG. 2, two controller units are connected to the island controller 30a. However, a large number of controller units can be connected to each of the island controllers 30a to 30c. A game table 11 and a ball lending machine 12 (sand) are installed. Further, the necessary number of island controllers 30 is installed according to the scale of the amusement store.
[0035]
  Various management such as stop controlWorkActual earned in constant file 45aWorkThis is done with reference to a constant. For example, the hall terminal 40WorkBased on the installation constants stored in the constant file 45a, the island configuration and the hole configuration are recognized, and the island-by-island aggregation processing and the like are performed.
[0036]
  The processing of the game hall management deviceWorkA normal business process for executing management of the game hall with reference to the constant file 45a, a constant change process for changing the value of the constant referred to at the time of management in accordance with replacement of the game table, and execution of management. When starting, the constant storage file to be referred to in this management is determined based on the date, and if necessary, the contents of the change constant file 45b are actually used.WorkIt is roughly divided into business preparation processing for copying to the constant file 45a. Here, the business preparation process is automatically executed when the apparatus is turned on.
[0037]
  The normal business process and the constant change process can be performed independently or in parallel. In other words, the constant changing process can be executed during the business operation regardless of the time before and after the business operation. Since the installation constant is a basic element of management, such as island composition, it cannot be changed during business (during management execution), but actualWorkSince the constant file 45a is not directly changed and the changed constant (change constant) is stored in the change constant file 45b, constant change processing can be performed regardless of the business state.
[0038]
  In addition, the game center management deviceWorkActual operation for changing business constants and voice constants in the contents of constant file 45aWorkConstant change processing is provided. Installation constants cannot be changed during business, but business constants such as the number of strikes and voice constants need to be changed during business, and management can be continued even if these are changed. So even if you are in business,WorkActual earning to change business constants and voice constants from time to time in the contents of constant file 45aWorkA constant change process is provided.
[0039]
  Actual workWorkIn the constant change process, changing the installation constant is prohibited, and the file to be changed is actuallyWorkExcept for the constant file 45a, the process is the same as the constant changing process.
[0040]
FIG. 3 shows a flow of setting work in the constant changing process. First, the value of the constant to be changed is input (step S201), and then the date (designated date) for executing the game hall management is input according to the constant (step S202). After the date is fixed, the set change constant is stored and saved in the change constant file 45b (step S203). As described above, this processing can be performed both before and after business.
[0041]
  FIG. 4 shows an overview of the business preparation process. Before moving from the pre-sales state to the operating state,WorkIt is checked whether it is necessary to change the contents of the constant file 45a (step S301). This is determined based on whether or not the date stored in the change constant file 45b matches the current date.
[0042]
  Actual workWorkWhen it is necessary to change the contents of the constant file 45a (step S301; Y), the contents of the changing constant file 45b are actually obtained.WorkCopy to constant file 45a (step S302)WorkNormal business is started with reference to the constant file 45a (step S303).
[0043]
  On the other hand, real workWorkWhen it is not necessary to change the constant file 45a (step S301; N), the actual file is not copied from the changing constant file 45b.WorkNormal business is started using the content of the constant file 45a as it is (step S303).
[0044]
  In this way, when the change constant is set, the actual operation will be continued until the planned change date (specified date).WorkActual earned in constant file 45aWorkWhen sales management is performed with constants and the scheduled date for change is reached, the change constant is actually earned.WorkOperate as a constant.
[0045]
  FIG. 5 shows the details of the constant changing process in more detail. This process isWorkRealize in constant file 45aWorkThe processing contents are changed depending on whether or not the constant is in an initial state in which no constant is stored. When the change constant menu is selected by the operator (step S401), the constant change scheduled date setting screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display 48 of the console unit 40b (step S402). At this time,WorkRealize in constant file 45aWorkIt is checked whether or not an initial state in which no constant is stored (step S403). When the constant is in the initial state (step S403; Y), an initial introduction operation (step S404) is executed. On the other hand, if it is not the initial state (step S403; N), the normal change operation (step S405) is executed.
[0046]
As shown in FIG. 6, the constant change scheduled date setting screen 60 includes a screen title display area 61 for displaying a screen name and the like, a scheduled date display area 62 for displaying a scheduled constant change date, work items for constant setting, and the like. A selection switch display area 63 for displaying a selection switch for selection is provided.
[0047]
The help key 61a in the screen title display area 61, the previous screen key 61c, and the selection switches 63a to 63e in the selection switch display area 63 are touch keys. The constant new key 63a is a selection key for shifting to a screen for newly creating a constant. The scheduled date change key 63b is a selection key for inputting a constant change scheduled date.
[0048]
When setting the installation constant, the installation constant menu key 63c is pressed. The business constant menu key 63d is a selection key that shifts to a state where a business constant such as the number of hits is set, and the voice setting menu key 63e is a selection key that shifts to a state where various voice constants are set.
[0049]
  FIG. 7 shows the processing contents of the initial introduction operation shown in FIG. In the initial state, actualWorkNo constants are stored in the constant file 45a. The change constant file 45b stores initial values of installation constants, business constants, and voice constants in advance. The operator selects the constant new key 63a on the constant change scheduled date setting screen 60 shown in FIG. 6, and then executes the management date (opening or operating date).WorkInput date) (step S502). Thereafter, the installation constant menu key 63c is selected to set various installation constants (step S503), and the set installation constants are stored in the change constant file 45b.
[0050]
  Subsequently, the sales constant menu key 63d and the voice constant menu key 63e are respectively pressed to set the sales constant and the voice constant (steps S504 and S505), and these are stored in the change constant file 45b. In the operations up to this point, various constants are stored only in the change constant file 45b, and the actualWorkThe input constant is not stored in the constant file 45a.
[0051]
  Finally, set the print constant. The printing constants are actually used in addition to the changing constant file 45bWorkIt is also stored in the constant file 45a.
[0052]
  By the initial introduction operation, the change constant file 45b stores installation constants, business constants, voice constants, and print constants, respectively.WorkOnly the printing constants are stored in the constant file 45a. Now that the constants have been set, the end of work is selected and the apparatus is turned off.
[0053]
FIG. 8 shows the processing content of the normal change operation shown in FIG. When the new constant key 63a is pressed (step S601; Y), the constant creation confirmation screen 70 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed (step S602). On the constant creation confirmation screen 70, touch keys of a new creation key 71, a reference creation key 72, and a cancel key 73 and an explanation message for the screen are displayed.
[0054]
  When the new creation key 71 is pressed (step S603; Y), the contents of the change constant file 45b are initialized (step S604), and the change constant can be set completely new. When the reference creation key 72 is pressed (step S605; Y), the current actual earningWorkThe contents of the constant file 45a are copied to the changing constant file 45b (step S607). When the cancel key 73 is selected (step S608; Y), the creation of a new constant is canceled and the screen returns to the constant change scheduled date setting screen 60 (step S608).
[0055]
  Initialization or actual operation of the constant file for change 45bWorkWhen copying from the constant file 45a is performed, the screen returns to the constant change scheduled date setting screen 60 (step S609). Thereafter, when the scheduled date change menu key 63b is pressed, the scheduled date can be input. Here, the operator inputs a scheduled change date such as a store opening date, and presses a confirmation key (not shown), whereby the scheduled date is stored in the change constant file 45b (step S610).
[0056]
After inputting the scheduled date, when the touch keys of the installation constant menu key 63c, the sales constant menu key 63d, and the voice constant menu key 63e are pressed, the screen moves to the installation constant menu, the sales constant menu, and the voice constant menu, respectively. Usage constants are set (steps S611, S612, S613). When the previous screen key 61b is pressed in each constant menu, the screen returns to the constant change scheduled date setting screen 60. In each constant menu screen, the touch key for returning to the main menu is not displayed. The setting of the printing constant is basically performed so as to be performed during the initial introduction operation or during business.
[0057]
  As described above, in the constant setting change work performed after replacement of the gaming machine 11 or the like, various constants at the present time have already been obtained.WorkSince it is set in the constant file, the constant can be changed based on this.
[0058]
FIG. 10 shows the flow of the business preparation process. When the apparatus is turned on, first, it is checked whether or not the current day is a scheduled change date registered in the change constant file 45b (step S701). The date of the day is managed by the date management unit 47 shown in FIG.
[0059]
  When it is scheduled to be changed (Step S701; Y)WorkA confirmation message for rewriting the contents of the constant file 45a with the contents of the changing constant file 45b is displayed on the display 48 (step S702). Operator earnedWorkWhen accepting and confirming that the contents of the constant file 45a are to be changed (step S703; Y),WorkIf the content of the constant file 45a is already set (step S704; Y), the current actual earningWorkThe contents of the constant file 45a are backed up as constants of the previous generation (step S705).
[0060]
  After that, the contents of the change constant file 45b are actually earned.WorkThe copy is made to the constant file 45a (step S706), and the state shifts to a state where it can be operated (pre-business state) (step S707). Further, a print constant is set as necessary (step S708). Thereafter, when an operation key (not shown) that shifts to the operating state is pressed, the normal operating state is set (step S709).
[0061]
If it is the scheduled change date (step S701; Y) and “No” is selected in the change confirmation (step S703; N), and if it is not the scheduled change date (step S701; N), the change constant file 45b It is checked whether or not various constants have already been set (step S710).
[0062]
  If not set (step S710; N), actual operationWorkSince the business cannot be started by the constant file 45a, a confirmation message to that effect is displayed (step S711), and the state shifts to a state for accepting constant settings (step S712). Actual workWorkWhen the constant file 45a has been set and exists (step S710; Y), the actual value is obtained from the changing constant file 45b.WorkActual copying at present without copying to constant file 45aWorkThe state shifts to the pre-business state with the constant file 45a being maintained (step S707).
[0063]
If the scheduled date is postponed to the next date or later, the operator himself changes the setting of the scheduled constant change date. Even if “No” is selected in step S703, the apparatus does not automatically change the setting of the scheduled change date.
[0064]
  FIG. 11 shows an example of the transition of the operation state when the change constant file 45b is registered. Here, in the constant file for change 45b, the date of starting the execution and the actualWorkBoth the dates for returning to the business state by the constant file 45a can be registered. The change constant file 45b is set on an arbitrary day (82) of the period (81) in which the normal business is conducted, and the day on which the business should start based on the change constant file 45b (the planned change date, here Newly opened date) and scheduled change date (conventional business day) for returning to the normal operation after the service period of the newly opened store is specified.
[0065]
  Each day from when the setting of the change constant file 45b is changed to when the new store opening date arrives,WorkSales are performed based on the registered contents of the constant file 45a. When new opening day 83 arrives, earnWorkThe content of the constant file 45a is backed up, and the content of the constant file for change 45b is actually earnedWorkIt is copied to the constant file 45a. And business is performed by the changed constant.
[0066]
  When the previous business day 84, the designated date for returning to the previous business, arrives, the backed up constants are actually earned.WorkReturning to the constant file 45a, the business as usual is resumed with the original constant.
[0067]
  In this way, the change constant isWorkSince it is registered in the constant file for change 45b prepared separately from the constant file 45a, setting constants and the like can be registered during business before the change date. This eliminates the need for setting work at midnight or on closed days, reduces the burden on service personnel, and prevents labor costs and other expenses from rising due to overtime work. In addition, since the constant setting operation can be performed over a long time, input errors are unlikely to occur. Furthermore, since the setting can be changed several days ago, even if an incorrect constant is set, it can be corrected before the business day, and the occurrence of a failure can be avoided.
[0068]
  FIG. 12 shows an example of the print contents when the constant setting state is printed. In the constant type item 91, the constant printed on each item of the form is the actual value.WorkA type for identifying whether the constant is stored in the constant file 45a or the constant stored in the constant file for change 45b is printed.
[0069]
  Since the file type is printed in this way, the constant setting status isWorkCan be recognized separately for use and change.
[0070]
In the embodiment described above, one change constant file 45b is prepared. However, a plurality of change files may be provided so that a plurality of types of settings can be registered. However, the scheduled change date must be different for each change constant file 45b.
[0071]
  In the embodiment, the contents of the change constant file 45b are actually obtained.WorkAlthough copying is made to the constant file 45a, the file types may not necessarily be divided. In other words, prepare a number of constant storage files for storing constants, select the file to be referred to during execution according to its scheduled date, and use the file whose scheduled change date is different from the current date as the file for change. May be.
[0072]
For example, two constant storage files may be provided, and either one may be used as an execution file and the other may be used as a change file, and each file may be used alternately for execution and change.
[0073]
In addition, in the embodiment, the business preparation process is performed when the power of the device is turned on. However, when an operation for starting the business is performed, for example, when shifting from the pre-sales state to the business state. In addition, business preparation processing may be performed.
[0074]
In the embodiment, the island controller 30 and the platform controller 20 are connected to each other via the LAN 33 or the LON 31. However, a system in which the hall terminal and each gaming machine are directly connected may be used.
[0075]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the game hall management device according to the present invention, a plurality of constant storage files are prepared, one of them is used for reference at the time of execution, and the constant for change is stored in another file that is not referenced. Even during businessVariousConstant setting work can be performed.
[0076]
  In the constant storage fileManagement of gaming machines by various constants and the various constantsStores the date,Management of gaming machines using the various constants and the various constantsSince the constant storage file used for the next management was switched based on the date, a few days agoVarious for changePerform the constant change work on the specified dateVarious for changeThe game hall can be managed by a constant number.
[0077]
  Also, change constant file and actualWorkA constant file,The date stored in the constant file for change is the various constants in the constant file for change and the start of management of the operating state of the gaming machine during business preparation processing other than operating that is not managing gaming machines At the same time, the stored contents of the actual operating constant file are backed up, and the stored contents of the changing constant file are copied to the operating constant file, and the operating state of the gaming machine can be managed with the various constants before the changing by the operating constant file. At the date of return, the stored contents of the backed up operation constant file are restored, so you can end the service period and return to normal sales.The constant storage file can be easily managed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a hall terminal as a game hall management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game hall management system using a game hall management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a work flow in constant change processing;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of a business preparation process.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the details of constant change processing in more detail.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a constant change scheduled part setting screen.
7 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the initial introduction operation shown in FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the normal change operation shown in FIG. 5;
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a constant creation confirmation screen.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of a business preparation process.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a transition of an operation state when a change constant file is registered.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a state in which a constant setting state is printed.
[Explanation of symbols]
11 ... Game table
12 ... Ball lending machine
13 ... Shimabata Bank
14 ... Card vending machine
15 ... Premium ball counter
20, 20a, 20b ... stand controller
30, 30a, 30b, 30c ... Island controller
31 ... LON
33 ... LAN
32 ... Concentrator (HUB)
34 ... Counter terminal
40 ... Hall terminal
40a ... main body
40b ... Console section
41 ... CPU
42 ... ROM
43 ... RAM
44 ... LAN controller
45 ... Magnetic disk drive
45a ... actual incomeWorkConstant file
45b ... Constant file for change
46 ... Input / output section
47 ... Date management department
48 ... Display
48a ... Touch panel
49 ... Keyboard
51 ... Database
52 ... Printer
53. Audio output device
54 ... Income
60 ... Constant change scheduled date setting screen
61 ... Screen title display area
61a ... Help key
61b ... Previous screen key
62 ... Scheduled date display area
63 ... Selection switch display area
63a ... Constant new key
63b ... Schedule date change menu
63c ... Installation constant menu key
63d ... Business constant menu
63e ... Voice constant menu key
70 ... Constant creation confirmation screen
71 ... New creation key
72 ... Reference creation key
73 ... Cancel key
81 ... Normal business period
82 ... Setting change date
83 ... Scheduled date for change (opening date of new store)
84 ... conventional business days
91 ... Constant type

Claims (1)

In a game hall management device that manages the operating state of a plurality of gaming machines including a game machine installed in a game hall,
Input means for inputting various constants necessary for managing the gaming machine and a date for managing the gaming machine by the various constants;
A plurality of constant storage files prepared for storing the various constants input from the input means and dates for managing gaming machines according to the various constants;
Management execution means for executing management of the gaming machine using any one of the plurality of constant storage files;
When the date for managing the plaything by the various constants and respective species constant from said input means is inputted, the constant storing the various constants to the management controller is not being used to manage the plaything constant storage file Storage means;
When the management execution means is in a business preparation process other than the business that is not managing the gaming machine, the management of the next gaming machine is performed based on the date when the gaming machine is stored in each constant storage file. Execution file switching means for switching the constant storage file used for
The constant storage file includes an actual operation constant file in which actual operation constants are stored, and one or more change constant files.
In the input means, a date for starting management of the operating state of the gaming machine with various constants from the constant file for change and a date for returning to management of the operating state of the gaming machine with various constants before the change by the actual operating constant file. Input,
The constant storage means is a date of starting management of the operating state of the gaming machine with various constants by the change constant file input from the input means, and various constants before the change by the actual operating constant file. Both of the dates to be returned to the management of the operating state are stored in the change constant file,
The execution file switching means is configured such that when the management execution means is in the business preparation process in which management of gaming machines is not executed, the date stored in the constant file for change is various constants by the constant file for change. At the date when the management of the operating state of the gaming machine is started, the storage content of the actual operation constant file is backed up, and the storage content of the change constant file is copied to the actual operation constant file. When the date is returned to the management of the operating state of the gaming machine with the various constants before the change, the storage contents of the actual operational constant file that was backed up are restored,
The game execution management device, wherein the management execution unit executes management of the gaming machine using the actual operation constant file .

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