JP2004089485A - Game information management apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game information management apparatus capable of easily and automatically transmitting various information without needing labor and increasing interest of a game. <P>SOLUTION: The game information management apparatus has a storage means and a managing device. The storage means stores automatic transmission information in which transmission destination information, transmission condition information, and type of transmitted information are defined correspondingly to member identification information. When the transmission condition information is satisfied, transmission information based on the type of information to be transmitted correspondingly to the member identification information is transmitted to the transmission destination based on the transmission destination information corresponding to the member identification information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game information management device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Traditionally, amusement arcades have introduced a membership system, preferentially treating members over other players and providing various services to differentiate them from other amusement arcades, increase fixed customers, and attract customers (Hereinafter, “member” refers to “player” who can use the “member system”. Unless otherwise specified, “player” refers to “member”). .
As one of the services provided to the member, there is provision of game history information relating to the gaming state of the member, such as the number of past prizes (eg, the number of jackpots) of the member himself, the number of game media inserted, and the number of game media paid out. For example, a game arcade issues a membership card to members, and when a member plays a game, he / she plays the game with the member card inserted into the terminal device, and the member receives a special prize for the gaming machine played by the member. And information such as the number of game media inserted and the number of game media paid out are stored and managed as game history information. When the member finishes the game, the member causes the terminal (information terminal device or the like) in the game arcade to read the member card, and stores his / her game history information in the destination designated by the member in advance (the member's personal computer, mobile terminal, or the like). , Etc.). The member checks the game history information on a terminal device (for example, a personal computer, a mobile terminal device, or the like), analyzes the information, and uses the information for future games.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The conventional game information management device has the following problems.
(1) In order to check predetermined information such as game history information on the designated terminal device, the member plays the game while reading the member card into the terminal device, and after the game is completed or the game is interrupted, It is necessary to read the membership card into a predetermined terminal device (information terminal device or the like) in the game arcade and to transmit its own game history information to the specified terminal device, which is inefficient and time-consuming.
(2) When a member wants to transmit predetermined information such as his own game history information during a game, he interrupts the game and performs a predetermined operation on a predetermined terminal device (such as an information terminal device) in the game hall. It is necessary to do so, which is troublesome for the members, and the operating rate of the game hall during that time decreases.
(3) Since the content of the information to be transmitted is determined, it is not interesting.
The present invention has been devised in view of the above points, and provides a game information management device that can easily and automatically transmit various information without any hassle and increase the appeal of games. That is the task.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
As a means for solving the above problems, a first invention of the present invention is a game information management device as described in claim 1.
The game information management device according to claim 1 determines whether or not the transmission condition information is satisfied based on the automatic transmission information, and, if so, assigns the member identification to a destination based on the destination information. At least transmission information based on the type of information to be transmitted corresponding to the information (e.g., own game history information, or a fixed phrase (e.g., congratulations on the 10th prize), or an image (e.g., an image of a happy character) Is automatically transmitted. Therefore, when the member wants to transmit desired information, the member does not need to go to a terminal (information terminal device or the like) in the game hall, and does not need to perform an operation of transmitting the desired information. For this reason, various information can be transmitted easily and easily and automatically. Also, the member can automatically transmit various information even during the game, which is convenient.
[0005]
Further, a second invention of the present invention is a game information management device as described in claim 2.
According to the game information management device of the second aspect, the trigger generation condition determined by the management device is a first trigger generation condition corresponding to the game information related to the special prize, and a second trigger information corresponding to the game information related to the probability variation. The second trigger generation condition, the third trigger generation condition associated with game information relating to at least one of the number of inserted game media and the number of paid out game media, and the member's "start of game or end of game (for example, start of acceptance of member card) Is determined to be the start of the game, and the end of the acceptance of the membership card is determined to be the end of the game). At least one of the fifth trigger generation conditions corresponding to each time is stored. The fourth trigger generation condition is a condition in which the member's game history satisfies a predetermined condition at the end of the member card reception (for example, when the member card is in the reception state and the number of special prizes is the highest ever for the member). State etc.).
With this, the member transmits the transmission information to the management device with an appropriate trigger such as “every occurrence of a prize”, “every occurrence of a probability change”, “every time the game ends”, or “every predetermined time”. Can be sent.
For this reason, various information can be transmitted easily and easily and automatically. Also, the member can automatically transmit various information even during the game. Also, if the member can set an arbitrary trigger from among these triggers, the attractiveness of the game can be increased, and it is expected that the attracting rate of the game hall can be improved.
[0006]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game information managing device as described in claim 3.
The game information management device according to claim 3, further comprising an image photographing means, wherein the type of information to be transmitted includes image information, and when the transmission condition information is satisfied, the image photographing means is used. Information of the captured image is set as transmission information.
Thereby, the attraction of the game can be further increased, and it can be expected that the attracting rate of the game hall is improved.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration diagram of an embodiment in which a game information management device 30 of the present invention is provided in a game arcade 1.
● [Overall configuration (Fig. 1)]
In the game hall 1, for example, a game information management device 30, an island management unit 24, a gaming machine management unit 22, a terminal device 10, a gaming device 20, and an information terminal device 26 are provided. For example, the base terminal device 10 is provided for each gaming machine 20, and the information terminal device 26 is provided at a predetermined location (rest area or the like) in the game arcade.
[0008]
First, the configuration of the terminal device 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The base terminal device 10 is connected to the management device 30 via a communication line, and has a member identification information receiving unit 11 (member card reading unit), a prepaid card information receiving unit 13 (prepaid card reading unit), an input / output unit 15, a game A medium lending unit 16 is provided. Further, the input / output unit 15 includes an input unit 15a, an image photographing unit 15b (for example, a CCD camera), a display unit 15c (for example, a liquid crystal monitor), and an audio output unit 15d (for example, a speaker).
The member identification information receiving means 11 receives the member card 12, and reads the member identification information (member ID) when the member card 12 is inserted. Then, the platform terminal device 10 performs the respective operations when the member identification information read out by the member identification information receiving means 11 and when the member card is inserted into and removed from the member identification information receiving means 11 (at the time of insertion). , At the time of removal, and member position information including gaming machine identification information corresponding to the gaming machine 20 to which the player is connected, to the management device 30.
The prepaid card information receiving means 13 receives the prepaid card 14, reads the usable amount information when the prepaid card 14 is inserted, and performs a predetermined operation of the player (an operation of lending a game medium corresponding to a predetermined amount). ) Is received by the input means 15a.
[0009]
When the remaining amount information is stored in the read amount information, the base terminal device 10 accepts a predetermined operation of the player by the input means 15a and rents out a game medium. Then, the platform terminal device 10 transmits information (including the member ID) relating to the amount used by the player to the management device 30, and is stored as individual game information 72b corresponding to the member identification information 72a. Note that the operation related to the lending of the game medium is accepted at any time, and every time the player performs the operation related to the lending of the game medium, information about the used amount is transmitted to the game information management device 30.
[0010]
The gaming machine 20 is connected to the gaming machine management unit 22 via a communication line.
The gaming machine management unit 22 detects a gaming state of the connected gaming machine 20, and detects gaming machine information including the detected gaming state and gaming machine identification information corresponding to the gaming machine 20 to which the gaming machine 20 is connected. The game information is transmitted to the game information management device 30 (hereinafter, the game information management device 30 is referred to as the management device 30) via the island management unit 24 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every minute). Here, in the game state, the number of special prizes (the number of times a prize is won and a special prize is allocated), the number of prizes (the number of times a game medium wins a predetermined prize port), the number of game media (the number of payout media is subtracted from the number of payout media). Number of difference balls).
[0011]
The information terminal device 26 is provided at a predetermined place (rest area or the like) in the game arcade, and includes member identification information receiving means 26a, input means 26b (keyboard or the like), and display means 26c. The information terminal device 26 reads the member identification information from the inserted membership card, receives and displays predetermined information from the management device 30 based on the operation of the member, and displays the information based on the operation of the member on the management device. 30 can be stored.
[0012]
The management device 30 includes a main unit 32, an input unit 34, and a display unit 36. In the following embodiments including this embodiment, a storage unit is provided inside the main body 32. The storage means may be located anywhere as long as it can be accessed from the management device 30.
The management device 30 is also connected to a communication line 40 (the Internet or the like), and via the communication line 40 and the relay device 60 and the like, various terminal devices (first terminal devices) capable of specifying a destination to be described later. 52, the second terminal device 54, the first portable terminal device 56, the second portable terminal device 58, etc.).
[0013]
The management device 30 stores the gaming machine information received from the gaming machine management unit 22 and the member position information received from the stand terminal device 10 via the island management unit 24 in the storage unit. As a result, the management device 30 can use the member location information to play “in which gaming machine”, “who (which member)”, “in what time zone”, “in which gaming machine”, and “how to play”. It is possible to record whether or not the game state (the number of special prizes, the number of prizes, the number of game media, etc.) "
[0014]
● [Operation concept of this embodiment (FIG. 2)]
FIG. 2A shows the operation concept of a conventional game information management device 30 (management device 30), and FIG. 2B shows the operation of the game information management device 30 (management device 30) in the present embodiment. 9 illustrates an operation concept.
[Conventional operation concept (FIG. 2A)]
First, a conventional operation concept will be described with reference to FIG. When the member wants to receive his or her own game history information at the desired first terminal device 52, first portable terminal device 56, or the like, he temporarily suspends the game and moves to the location of the information terminal device 26. Then, the member operates the information terminal device 26 (for example, inserts a membership card to display a transmission screen of the game history information, and operates a transmission button), and determines a predetermined type of game history information (FIG. In the example of 2 (A), “data (1)” is transmitted.
[0015]
At this time, the “trigger” for performing the transmission is “the operation of the information terminal device 26 by the member”. Therefore, transmitting the game history information is very troublesome for the member.
Further, the game history information to be transmitted is a predetermined type of game history information (“data (1)” in the example of FIG. 2A), and may be different from information desired by the member.
The destination of the game history information can be specified in advance by the member. In the example of FIG. 2A, the member can operate the information terminal device 26 to set a desired transmission destination in the “transmission destination information” in the management device 30. The management device 30 automatically collects the member's game history information as described above.
[0016]
[Operation concept of this embodiment (FIG. 2B)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2B, a difference of the operation concept in this embodiment from FIG. 2A will be described below.
In contrast to the related art, the transmission destinations of the game history information are the first terminal device 52, the first form terminal device 56, and the like that the member desires to receive (“transmission destination (1)” in FIG. In addition to the transmission destination (2)), it is also possible to transmit to the stand terminal device 10 (“transmission destination (3)” in FIG. 2B) provided in the gaming machine 20 of another member. .
Note that unlike the related art, the "trigger" is automatically generated based on the "automatic transmission information" stored in the management device 30, so that the member does not need to interrupt the game. Moreover, the member does not need to perform an operation for transmission.
The “automatic transmission information” includes “trigger occurrence conditions”, “game history information to be transmitted in response to the trigger”, and “transmission destination corresponding to at least one of the trigger or the game history information” by the member. Any combination can be set.
[0017]
The member operates the base terminal device 10, the information terminal device 26, the first terminal device 52, the first portable terminal device 56, or the like in advance to set the "trigger generation condition" (transmission condition information) of the "automatic transmission information". And a combination of "game information (transmission information based on)" and "transmission destination" (transmission destination information). The management device 30 automatically collects the member's game history information, and determines the collected “game history information” and the “trigger occurrence condition” by the “trigger determination unit”. If the management device 30 determines that the “trigger occurrence condition” is satisfied, the management device 30 automatically generates a trigger, and stores the “game history information” corresponding to the “trigger occurrence condition” into the “trigger occurrence condition”. Alternatively, the “destination” corresponding to at least one of the “game history information” is recognized based on the “automatic transmission information”. Then, the management device 30 automatically transmits the “game history information” to the recognized “destination”.
[0018]
In the example shown in FIG. 2B, in the "automatic transmission information", when "trigger 1" occurs, "game history information of data 1" is transmitted to "destination 1". If the setting (combination) has been made and the "trigger (2)" has occurred, the setting (combination) for transmitting the "game history information of the data (2)" to the "destination (2)" has been made. When "trigger (3)" occurs, the setting (combination) of transmitting "gaming history information of data (3)" to "destination (3)" is set.
Thus, the member can easily and automatically transmit the game history information during the game of the member without any trouble. In addition, the member can set a plurality of “triggers”, “game history information to be transmitted”, and “transmission destinations” in any desired combination. Can be increased.
Hereinafter, the detailed operation of the present embodiment will be described.
[0019]
● [Detailed description of the present embodiment]
[1. Automatic sending information setting]
The member sets a combination of “trigger generation condition”, “game history information”, and “transmission destination” of “automatic transmission information” in the storage unit of the management device 30. Hereinafter, a method of setting this combination will be described.
For example, the member can operate the input means 15a to display the information setting screen 17 and set the automatic transmission information. When the member selects "automatic transmission information setting" from the information setting screen 17, the "automatic transmission information setting screen 17a" is displayed, and when the member selects "transmission destination auxiliary information setting", the "transmission destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b" is displayed. Is done. In this example, the member can arbitrarily set the information in the thick frame of the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a, and can arbitrarily set the information in the thick frame of the destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b.
[0020]
Next, each item in the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a and the transmission destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b will be described.
First, the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a will be described.
The column of “transmission condition” indicates “trigger generation condition”. The management device 30 automatically generates a trigger based on the “transmission condition”.
In this example, the following three “trigger occurrence conditions” are set.
(1) Game information related to the special prize assigned by the member (special prize generation)
(2) Game information on probability fluctuation assigned by members (probability fluctuation occurrence)
(3) Game information on at least one of the start and end of the game by the member (in this case, withdrawal of a member card indicating the end of the game)
It should be noted that various other conditions (for example, “trigger generation conditions” corresponding to time-related information, which are triggered at a predetermined time or after a predetermined time has elapsed) may be set as the trigger generation conditions. It is possible, and it is also possible to set game information (for example, the number of difference balls is +10000 or more) regarding at least one of the number of input game media and the number of payout game media of the member. Also, a plurality of “trigger occurrence conditions” can be set even if only one.
[0021]
Next, the configurable "transmission information (transmission information based on the type of information to be transmitted)"
(1) "Game information" (game information related to a special prize assigned by a member, game related to variation in probability assigned by a member) in which a member's game history information is represented in a table format for each item (number of special prizes, number of game media, etc.) Information, and at least one of the game information relating to at least one of the number of input game media and the number of payout media of the member)
(2) “Game medium transition information” in which the number of game media is represented in a graph format in association with time based on the member's game history information (game information created based on the number of member's input game media and payout media) )
(3) “Image information” that captures the member's expression (the member's expression when the trigger generation condition is satisfied)
In addition, it is possible to set various other information (for example, a fixed phrase (for example, congratulations for the 10th prize) or a character image) as the transmission information. A plurality of "transmission information" can be set.
[0022]
Next, the automatic transmission information of FIG. 3 will be described. The upper row of “game information” in “transmission information” indicates whether or not “game information” is transmitted as transmission information transmitted from the management device 30. For example, it indicates that "game information" is transmitted (Yes) for "special prize occurrence" (17m in FIG. 3).
The upper column of “gaming medium transition information” in “transmission information” indicates whether or not “gaming medium transition information” is transmitted as transmission information transmitted from the management device 30. For example, "occurrence of special prize" indicates that "game medium transition information" is transmitted (Yes) (17p in FIG. 3).
The upper column of “image information” in “transmission information” indicates whether or not “image information” is transmitted as transmission information transmitted from the management device 30. For example, "occurrence of prize" indicates that "image information" is transmitted (Yes) (17s in FIG. 3).
Note that "game information", "game medium transition information", and "image information" indicate the types of information to be transmitted, and their specific contents will be described later in [2. Storage of Member Game History Information]].
[0023]
The lower column of “game information” in “transmission information” indicates a transmission destination (transmission destination information) to which “game information” is transmitted as transmission information transmitted from the management device 30. For example, it is shown that "game information" is transmitted to the transmission destination corresponding to "(1)" in "occurrence of special prize" (17n in FIG. 3).
The lower column of “gaming medium transition information” in “transmission information” indicates a transmission destination (transmission destination information) to which “gaming medium transition information” is transmitted as transmission information transmitted from the management device 30. For example, "Grand Prize Occurrence" indicates that "gaming medium transition information" is transmitted to the destination corresponding to "(1), (2), (3)" (17q in FIG. 3).
The lower column of “image information” in “transmission information” indicates a transmission destination (transmission destination information) to which “image information” is transmitted as transmission information transmitted from the management device 30. For example, "occurrence of special prize" indicates that "image information" is transmitted to the transmission destination corresponding to "(4)" (17t in FIG. 3).
[0024]
Next, the destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b for specifically setting the destination indicated by "(1), (2), (3), (4)" in the destination information will be described.
For example, in the example of the destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b shown in FIG. 3, six types of destinations can be set. A single or a plurality of locations can be set in the destination information on the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a, and an arbitrary destination can be set from among the plurality of destinations.
For example, on the transmission destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b shown in FIG. 3, the symbol "1" indicates that "aaa@www.ne.jp" as the "first terminal device" has been set. I have.
The same applies to the symbols "[2]" and thereafter, and the description is omitted. Note that, as shown by the symbols “5” and “6”, “gaming machine number 120” as “gaming machine ID” and “member ID 002” as “member ID” can also be set.
The symbol "1" on the destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b corresponds to "1" shown on the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a.
[0025]
The member can set the automatic transmission information from the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a while checking the member card 12 in the member identification information receiving unit 11 while confirming it on the display unit 15c. It is possible to set specific transmission destination information from the auxiliary information setting screen 17b. Then, the set automatic transmission information and the transmission destination auxiliary information are stored in the management device 30 in association with the member ID of the member card 12, respectively.
In this example, the six types of “destination information” described above can be set, but various other destinations can be set in the destination information. In addition, a plurality of "destination information" may be set, or at least one may be set.
In the settings from the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a and the transmission destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b, the input operation is performed not only on the input unit 15a but also on the display unit 15c (for example, a touch screen) as shown in FIG. You may accept.
[0026]
Next, a case where a special prize is generated as shown in FIG. 3 with respect to the settings of the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a and the destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b will be described. First, when the management device 30 detects “trigger occurrence (in this case, a special prize occurrence)”, the management device 30 transmits transmission information corresponding to the trigger (in this case, a special prize occurrence) with (in this case, game information and game medium transition information). , Image information) to each destination. In this case, the “game information” is transmitted to the “first terminal device (1)”, and the “game medium transition information” is transmitted to the “first terminal device (1)” and the “second terminal device”. Device ((2)) ”and“ first mobile terminal device (3) ”, and“ image information ”to“ second mobile terminal device (4) ”.
In this way, the member who has set the "automatic transmission information" automatically generates a "(set) trigger" in the management device 30 based on the set "automatic transmission information", and the "(set) game""Historyinformation" can be transmitted to the "(set) destination". Therefore, every time the game history information is transmitted, there is no need to interrupt the game, move to the location of the information terminal device 26, and further perform the transmission operation, which is very convenient.
[0027]
[2. Storage of member game history information]
Next, the member game history information 70 automatically collected by the management device 30 from each of the gaming machines 20 and each of the terminal devices 10 and stored in the storage unit will be described with reference to FIG.
In the member game history information 70, for example, game information 72, game medium transition information 74, and image information 76 are stored. The member game history information 70 is stored, for example, at predetermined time intervals (for example, every minute).
[0028]
First, the game information 72 will be described.
The “member ID” includes an ID for identifying the member of the game hall (for example, a player becomes a member by registering for the game hall in advance. The issued membership card stores an ID that is assigned differently for each player.) And is read out by the terminal device 10. .
In the game information 72 (FIG. 4A), individual game information 72b corresponding to the member identification information 72a is stored. The individual game information 72b includes, for example, a gaming machine ID indicating gaming machine identification information, a date and time, a special prize count indicating the number of prize states, a prize count indicating the number of prize states, and an insertion indicating the amount used in the prepaid card 14. The amount of game media indicating the difference between the amount of money, the number of game media paid out from the gaming machine 20, and the number of game media inserted into the gaming machine 20 is stored. When the numerical value of the game medium is negative, the number of game media inserted into the gaming machine 20 is larger, and when the numerical value is positive, the number of game media paid out of the gaming machine 20 is displayed. Indicates a state where there is more. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the game history for only the current day is stored, but the game history within a predetermined period (for example, the game history for the past week including the current day) is set according to the setting of the member or the playground. Can be stored at the start of the game on the day, the total of the game history of the past 6 days from the previous day is stored, and the game history of the day stores the numerical value including the game history of the past 6 days.) May be stored, or both of them may be stored. With this game information 72, the member can accurately grasp his / her own game state numerically. For example, an average value of the number of winnings required to allocate a special prize can be obtained. (In the example shown in FIG. 4, it is shown that the prize has been won 4000 times with 14 jackpots, so that it is necessary for one jackpot. The number of winnings can be calculated to be about 285).
[0029]
Next, the game medium transition information 74 will be described.
In the game medium transition information 74 (FIG. 4B), a state in which the time-dependent change in the number of game media in the game information 72 is graphically stored is stored. The game medium transition information 74 (FIG. 4 (B)), which shows how the game medium changes over time in a graphical form, is instantaneous, rather than the game medium quantity (FIG. 4 (A)) indicated by a numerical value. This is convenient because it is possible to estimate the payout state).
[0030]
Next, the image information 76 will be described.
The image information 76 (FIG. 4C) includes, for example, information 76 a relating to the date and time when the image information 76 was captured, information 76 b relating to “trigger occurrence conditions” for capturing the image information 76, and the member at that time. Is displayed.
The imaging timing of the image information 76 is performed at the time of “special prize occurrence” in the case of the member ID “001” illustrated in FIG. At this time, it is preferable to notify the imaging timing in advance so that the member to be imaged can create a unique expression (for example, outputting "Shooting after xx seconds" by voice or displaying means 15c). Is displayed as "xx seconds left until shooting").
Since the terminal device 10 is also provided with an audio output means 15d, audio output is possible. Then, the member can share the joy because the image information 76 can transmit the image to the partner who wants to convey the joy of the special prize.
[0031]
[3. Trigger occurrence]
The management device 30 stores the member game history information 70 in the storage unit as needed, and based on the game history information stored in the member game history information 70 and the “trigger occurrence condition” stored in the automatic transmission information. To make a trigger determination.
When the management device 30 determines that the game history information corresponding to the member ID stored in the member game history information 70 satisfies the “trigger occurrence condition” of the automatic transmission information corresponding to the member ID, the management device 30 automatically To generate a "trigger".
For example, it is assumed that the member with the member ID "001" has set the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a shown in FIG. 3, and the management apparatus 30 has stored the member game history information 70 shown in FIG. In this case, the management device 30 determines that the “sending condition (trigger occurrence condition)” of the member ID “001” of the member ID “001” in the automatic transmission information “occurrence of a special prize” and that the member ID “001” in the member game history information 70 is “2014. It is determined that the special prize has occurred at 10:00 on March 10 and the special prize of the member ID “001” is automatically associated with “10:00 on August 10, 2014”. Trigger ”. A trigger is also generated at “10:40 on August 10, 2014” and “18:40 on August 10, 2014”.
[0032]
[4. Competition mode in the playground]
Next, in the above-described embodiment, a “match mode” in which two members automatically transmit their own game history information to the other party will be described.
For example, a case will be described in which a member corresponding to the member ID “001” and a member corresponding to the member ID “002” compete with each other. The combination of the transmission condition (trigger generation condition) of the member corresponding to the member ID “001” and the transmission information, and the transmission destination of the transmission information are the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a and the transmission destination auxiliary information setting screen in FIG. It is assumed that the setting shown in FIG.
The member of the member ID “001” sets the transmission destination to the member ID of “combination of the transmission condition (trigger generation condition) and the transmission information on the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a of the member ID“ 001 ”and the occurrence of the probability change. 002 "(symbol {6} shown on the destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b). Similarly, the member with the member ID “002” sets the transmission destination in the combination of the transmission condition (trigger occurrence condition) and the transmission information on the self-automatic transmission information setting screen 17a when the transmission condition is the occurrence of the prize or the probability variation. The member ID “001” is also set.
Based on the member game history information 70, the management device 30 recognizes which gaming machine the member corresponding to the member ID “001” and the member corresponding to the member ID “002” are currently playing. (Also, it can be recognized from the member location information). For this reason, the platform terminal device 10 provided in the gaming machine 20 in which the member with the member ID “001” is currently playing, and the platform terminal device 10 in the gaming machine 20 in which the member with the member ID “002” is currently playing. The set game information can be reliably transmitted to the terminal device 10.
[0033]
With this setting, when the member with the member ID “001” has won the special prize, the management device 30 automatically captures the expression of the member with the member ID “001” using the image capturing unit 15b illustrated in FIG. The transmission information including the image information, the game information, and the game medium transition information is transmitted to the base terminal device 10 of the gaming machine 20 in which the member with the member ID “002” is playing. Conversely, when the member with the member ID “002” has assigned the special prize, the management device 30 automatically captures the expression of the member with the member ID “002” using the image capturing unit 15b illustrated in FIG. The transmission information including the captured image information, the game information, and the game medium transition information is transmitted to the base terminal device 10 of the gaming machine 20 in which the member with the member ID “001” is playing. Also, when the member with the member ID “001” allocates the probability variation, the transmission information to the member with the member ID “002” is the same, but the transmission condition is the probability variation, so the member with the member ID “001” has the variation. Is transmitted to the member with the member ID “002”, together with information that a plurality of special prizes will occur. When the member with the member ID “002” allocates the probability variation, the description is omitted because the same reverse mode is used.
Thereby, when acquaintances play a plurality of games, in the case of competing for the number of special prizes and the amount of game media paid out, etc., it is possible to further enhance the game characteristics and increase the attractiveness of the game, thereby increasing the customer attracting rate. It can be expected to further improve.
[0034]
The management device 30 always detects the gaming machine 20 in which the member is playing based on the member identification information and the gaming machine identification information. In the above example, the member with the member ID “001” and the member with the member ID “002” set each other's member ID in the transmission destination set on the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a. Even if the member of “001” and the member of the member ID “002” move the gaming machine 20, the management device 30 can detect the gaming machine 20 of the moving destination. Therefore, the member with the member ID “001” and the member with the member ID “002” do not need to change the settings on the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a and can continue the battle game.
It is also possible to set a gaming machine ID instead of a member ID as a destination set on the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a.
In the “battle mode”, even if there are three or more members, it is possible to automatically transmit their own game history information to a plurality of opponents.
[0035]
In the embodiment described above, when the management device 30 transmits the transmission information, the transmission is performed without confirming the permission of the member. However, before the management device 30 transmits the transmission information, the transmission permission is temporarily given to the member. Or you may ask about prohibition. Further, the “transmission information” may transmit not only information relating to the game history of the player itself but also information relating to the gaming machine in which the special prize has occurred, every time a special prize occurs in all of the gaming machines in the game arcade.
[0036]
Further, the "transmission information" transmits information on the game history of the day, but may transmit information on the total of the game history within a predetermined period. For example, a member inserts a membership card into the platform terminal device 10. When the member identification information of the member card is recognized by the management device 30 for the first time in the day, the total of the game histories within the predetermined period (the game histories of the past week) stored in the storage means is transmitted. You may do it. As a result, the member can determine the approximate amount of money to be inserted today based on the game history within the predetermined period, and can raise his / her awareness of the game. For example, if the member loses in the game history within the predetermined period, the member intends to conserve today's investment amount and end the game in a winning state today. You can make an appointment.
[0037]
In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a and the transmission destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b are input on the base terminal apparatus 10, but the information terminal apparatus 26, the first terminal apparatus 52, and the first mobile phone You may make it input from the terminal device 56 grade | etc.,.
In the present embodiment, the “trigger determination” and “game history information” are used. However, a special prize signal or the like output from the gaming machine 20 may be monitored to make “trigger determination”.
[0038]
The game information management device of the present invention is not limited to the configuration, appearance, shape, connection, operation, and the like described in the present embodiment, and various changes, additions, and deletions are possible without changing the gist of the present invention. is there.
The configuration, items, contents, and the like of the automatic transmission information setting screen 17a and the destination auxiliary information setting screen 17b shown in FIG. 3 and the member game history information 70 shown in FIG. Not something.
The numerical values used in the description of the present embodiment are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these numerical values.
[0039]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, by using the game information management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the game history information can be transmitted easily and automatically without any trouble, and the appeal of the game can be increased. A game information management device can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an embodiment using a game information management device of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram in the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a platform terminal device 10 and an information setting screen 17;
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating member game history information 70 stored in a storage unit in the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example in which member game history information 70 stored in storage means of two gaming machines 20 in a game arcade is transmitted to each other's terminal device 10 in the embodiment of the present invention. It is.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 playground
10 terminal devices
11 Member identification information receiving means
20 gaming machines
22 Gaming machine management unit
24 Island Management Unit
26 Information terminal equipment
30 game information management device (management device)
40 communication line
52 First Terminal Device
54 Second terminal device
56 First Mobile Terminal Device
58 Second mobile terminal device
60 Relay device
70 member game history information
72 game information
74 Game media transition information
76 Image information

Claims (3)

Storage means, and a management device,
The storage means stores automatic transmission information in which transmission destination information, transmission condition information, and the type of information to be transmitted are set in association with the member identification information,
When the transmission condition information is satisfied, the transmission information based on the type of information to be transmitted corresponding to the member identification information is transmitted to the transmission destination based on the destination information corresponding to the member identification information.
A game information management device, characterized in that: The transmission condition information of claim 1 includes:
The first trigger generation condition corresponding to the game information related to the special prize, the second trigger generation condition corresponding to the game information related to the probability change, and the game information related to at least one of the number of inserted game media and the number of paid-out game media. A third trigger generation condition, a fourth trigger generation condition corresponding to information relating to at least one of a game start and a game end in a member corresponding to the member identification information, and a fifth trigger generation corresponding to time information. Including at least one trigger generation condition out of conditions.
A game information management device, characterized in that: The game information management device according to claim 1, further comprising an image photographing unit,
The type of information to be transmitted includes image information,
If the transmission condition information is satisfied, image information captured by the image capturing unit is used as transmission information.
A game information management device, characterized in that:

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