JP2004049256A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system capable of attracting members to a game house. <P>SOLUTION: The game system provided with a member managing server which manages member data comprises: a member data managing means for managing the member data; a member information acquiring means for reading member information from a member information storage medium storing the member information for identifying the member in relation to the member data; an access means for receiving access to the member managing server by the member; a game amount data gathering means for gathering game amount data to be the evaluation index of the game amount of the member; an access data collection means for collecting access data regarding the access conditions to the member managing server of the member; and a display means for displaying at least the display object of the member. Then, the member managing server is provided with an updating means for updating display object information for deciding which display object is to be displayed on the basis of the game amount data and access data of the member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game system, and more particularly, to a game system (member management system) for managing members by using a recording medium in a game arcade.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a game arcade, there is a case where a member management system is constructed in order to encourage a player to come regularly and enclose the player. At a game arcade (pachinko / pachislot store or game center, etc.), a recording medium (a magnetic card, IC card, IC chip, etc. membership card) is issued to the player, and points are given each time the player visits the store. When the information is accumulated, a special service is provided as a privilege, the use of the information disclosing device is enabled by a membership card, information is transmitted by direct mail, and a savings service is provided.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, many amusement arcades provide member services, and it is difficult to differentiate from member services of other amusement arcades and to encourage the arrival of players. In addition, even if the service with preferential treatment for members is provided, if the operation of the gaming machine is not improved, the burden on the amusement store will increase, and at the first time there will be a problem that the customer will not come.
[0004]
In addition, the widespread use of membership cards has weakened the motivation to encourage players to return to the store, making it impossible to enclose the players. In other words, there is no difference from the motivation to visit the store before the introduction of the membership card, and the appearance of new balls, newly opened stores, installed models, location, etc. are still important as the ability to attract customers to the amusement arcade. The effect of capital investment to introduce it has diminished.
[0005]
Therefore, how to attract members to a game arcade is an issue of a member management system.
[0006]
An object of the present invention is to provide a game system that can attract members to a game hall.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A first invention is a gaming system provided with a member management server for managing member data for each member composed of a player, wherein a member data management means for managing the member data, and a member associated with the member data, Member information obtaining means for reading the member information from a member information storage medium for storing member information for identification; access means for receiving access to the member management server by a member; Game amount data collecting means for collecting game amount data serving as an evaluation index of the game amount; and access data collecting means for collecting, as one of the member data, access data relating to the access status of the member to the member management server. And display means for displaying at least a display object of the member. Updating means for updating display object information, which is one of the member data and is used to determine which display object is to be displayed from a plurality of types of display objects, based on member's game amount data and access data Is provided.
[0008]
In a second aspect based on the first aspect, a notifying means for notifying a member of at least one of the information relating to the access data and the information relating to the display object information, and receiving response information input by the member in response to the notification Receiving means for updating the display object information based on the input response information.
[0009]
A third invention according to the first invention, further comprising: a notifying unit for notifying a member of update information for updating the access data to a member; and a receiving unit for receiving the update information input by the member as response information. The updating means updates display object information based on the input response information.
[0010]
In a fourth aspect based on the first to third aspects, the updating means determines a type of a display object based on the game amount data, and determines a display mode of the display object based on the access data. And updating the display object information.
[0011]
In a fifth aspect based on the first to fourth aspects, the updating means changes the type of the display object with a predetermined probability based on at least the game amount data and the display object information. I do.
[0012]
According to a sixth aspect, in the first to fifth aspects, the display object displayed on the display means displays a member related to the display object in a manner capable of specifying the member.
[0013]
In a seventh aspect based on the first to sixth aspects, the access means includes remote access means for accessing the member management server from a terminal device provided outside the game arcade via a communication line. And data transmission means for transmitting data for displaying a display object on a display unit of the terminal device.
[0014]
An eighth invention is characterized in that, in the seventh invention, the data transmission means transmits data for displaying information about a game arcade on a display unit of the terminal device.
[0015]
Function and Effect of the Invention
In the first invention, in a gaming system including a member management server that manages member data of each member composed of players, a member data management unit that manages the member data, and a member associated with the member data, Member information obtaining means for reading the member information from a member information storage medium for storing member information for identification; access means for receiving access to the member management server by a member; Game amount data collecting means for collecting game amount data serving as an evaluation index of the game amount; and access data collecting means for collecting, as one of the member data, access data relating to the access status of the member to the member management server. And display means for displaying at least a display object of the member, wherein the member management server includes: Updating means for updating display object information, which is one of the member data and is used to determine which display object is to be displayed from a plurality of types of display objects, based on member's game amount data and access data. Because it is equipped with, it is possible to eliminate the tendency to become more and more distant once it becomes alienated from the amusement arcade, and to encourage people to always access the amusement arcade. It has the effect of becoming aware of.
[0016]
Further, since the game amount data and the access data relating to the member are displayed as display objects, the member can easily understand the evaluation regarding the game amount data and the access data, which motivates the customer to visit the store or access the server. Also, since the game amount data and access data are not displayed numerically, the game amount data and access data are not absolutely evaluated but vaguely evaluated. Is difficult to grasp.
[0017]
In the second invention, a notifying unit for notifying a member of at least one of the information on the access data and the information on the display object information, and a receiving unit for receiving response information input by the member in response to the notification, The updating means updates the display object information based on the input response information, so that the response from the member side affects the update of the display object, the response rate of the member to the notification from the game hall Can be increased.
[0018]
In a third aspect, a notifying unit for notifying a member of update information for updating the access data, and a receiving unit for receiving the update information input by the member as response information, the updating unit includes: Since the display object information is updated based on the input response information, the response from the member affects the update of the display object, so that the response rate of the member to the notification from the game hall can be increased. In addition, since the member waits for the notification of the update information, he / she becomes aware of the game arcade, and the notification of the update information is motivated to visit the store.
[0019]
In the fourth invention, the updating means determines the type of the display object based on the game amount data, determines the display mode of the display object based on the access data, and updates the display object information. In addition, the amount of game can be visually recognized by the type of the display object, and the access frequency can be visually determined by the display mode of the display object.
[0020]
That is, a game amount notifying unit configured to notify the member of the game amount by notifying the type of the display object is provided, and an access frequency notifying unit configured to notify the member of the server access frequency by notifying the display mode of the display object is configured. Is done.
[0021]
In the fifth invention, the updating means changes the display object information and changes the type of the display object with a predetermined probability based on at least the game amount data and the display object information. Since the display object information is not uniquely determined only by the game amount data, it is possible to have a sense of expectation in updating the display object.
In the sixth invention, the display object displayed on the display means displays the member related to the display object in a manner that can be specified. The members can be identified when the display objects of a plurality of members are displayed on one display means. In addition, it is possible to give a feeling to the display object, and to give a strong motivation to access the server.
[0022]
In the seventh invention, the access means includes remote access means for accessing the member management server from a terminal device provided outside the game arcade via a communication line, and is displayed on a display unit of the terminal device. Since the data transmission means for transmitting data for displaying the object is provided, it is motivated to actively access the server from the outside. In addition, if the access is not limited to the inside of the amusement arcade, the access can be made without any economic burden other than the communication cost, so that members who are far away due to economic reasons can be kept in place.
[0023]
In the eighth invention, since the data transmission means transmits data for displaying information about the game arcade on the display unit of the terminal device, the information is transmitted in response to the action from the member side. Unlike one-way information distribution such as this, effective information distribution that does not bother members can be achieved.
[0024]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0025]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a game device forming a part of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 has a gaming machine (a CR machine with a card ball lending unit 100) 1 and an information disclosure terminal (information sand) 200 provided with an information display panel.
[0026]
The front frame of the gaming machine 1 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) via a hinge so as to be openable and closable, and the game board 6 is stored in a storage frame attached to the back of the front frame. A game area surrounded by guide rails is formed on the surface of the game board 6. A variable display device is disposed substantially at the center of the game area, and a special variable prize device that functions as a special winning opening is provided below the game area. At the lowermost end of the game area, an output for discharging game balls is provided. A mouth is provided. In this gaming machine, a game proceeds by winning a prize in a winning opening of a game ball launched from a launching device (not shown) and launched in a gaming area.
[0027]
A cover glass that covers the front of the game board 6 is attached to the front frame. The cover glass on the upper part of the game board 6 is provided with a prize ball abnormality notification lamp 31 and a prize ball discharge notification lamp 32 for notifying a state such as abnormal discharge of a ball by lighting. An opening / closing panel 20 below the front frame is provided with an upper plate 21 for supplying a ball to the hitting ball firing device and an operation panel for a card ball lending unit.
[0028]
A fixed plate 22 below the opening / closing panel 20 is provided with a lower plate 23, a firing handle 24 of a hit ball firing device, and a sound output device (speaker). Decorative light emitting devices such as decorative lamps and LEDs are provided at key points in the gaming machine.
[0029]
The card ball lending unit 100 includes a card reader / writer for reading and writing data of a card (such as a prepaid card) inserted into the card insertion unit 101 on the front side, and a ball lending control device. The operation panel for the card ball lending unit is formed on the outer surface of the upper plate 21 of the gaming machine 1. The operation panel for the card ball lending unit has a card balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the card, and ball lending. , A card return switch 30 for instructing the return of a card, and the like.
[0030]
The information disclosure terminal 200 includes a display unit 201, an operation panel 202, and a card insertion unit 203. The display unit 201 functions as a display unit, for example, a display screen portion is configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a CRT (CRT), or the like, and the past operating status of the gaming machine 1 (the number of starts, the number of big hits, and the like). Also, a display object based on the display object information of each member, and information notified to a player from the game arcade are displayed. The operation panel 202 is configured by switches operated by the player, such as push button switches. Note that the operation panel 202 may be configured by a touch panel provided integrally with the display unit 201.
[0031]
When the member card held by the player is inserted into the card insertion section 203, the card reader / writer provided in the information disclosure terminal 200 reads the member information from the inserted member card and writes the member information on the member card. be able to. Further, an IC card reading unit may be provided, and by bringing the member card close to the IC card reading unit, the member information may be read from the storage unit incorporated in the member card, and the member information may be written on the member card. .
[0032]
In FIG. 1, the pachinko machine has been described as a gaming device forming part of the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention. However, even if the gaming machine is a pachislot machine, a slot machine, a game machine, or the like, an information disclosure terminal is also provided. It should just be.
[0033]
FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram showing a configuration of the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0034]
The amusement arcade is provided with an internal network, which is a network inside the amusement arcade. The internal network includes a sales management server (hall computer) 330, a member management server 340, a relay terminal (router) 310, and an information collection terminal device. 300 and an information display device 320 are connected.
[0035]
The internal network provided in the amusement arcade is configured by, for example, Ethernet (registered trademark, the same applies hereinafter), an address is set to a device connected to the internal network, and communication (specification) between the devices is performed. Data transfer to all devices) and broadcast communication (for example, broadcast) to all devices.
[0036]
The sales management server 330 collects operation information from the gaming machine 1 and monitors the operation status of each device. Then, on the basis of the operation information collected from the gaming machine 1, a fraud on the gaming machine 1 is found. In addition, the operating information collected from the gaming machine 1 is analyzed to analyze the business of the gaming arcade, and the setting of the gaming machine 1 (adjustment of nails).
[0037]
The relay terminal 310 is provided for each island facility in the game arcade, relays information from the information collection terminal device 300 installed in the island facility, and transmits the information to the internal network.
[0038]
A plurality of gaming machines 1 are installed in the island facility, and one information collecting terminal device 300 is connected to each gaming machine 1 or to a plurality of (for example, two) gaming machines 1. The information collecting terminal device 300 collects information output from the gaming machine 1 (operating information output from an external output terminal provided on the gaming machine 1 or a communication port of the gaming CPU with a communication function).
[0039]
A signal output from the gaming machine 1 includes a predetermined number (for example, 10) of "ball out signals" indicating that the prize balls in the upper tank are insufficient and prompting replenishment of balls from the island facilities. A "prize ball signal" output each time a prize ball is discharged, a "ball lend signal" output each time a predetermined number (for example, 25) of game balls are lent, and when the variable display device starts variable display. , A "symbol confirmation signal" output when the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display device stops, a "big hit signal" output during a special game state (big hit state), There is a “probable change signal” to be output. When a cash sand for renting game balls based on the inserted cash is provided in place of the card unit 100, “sales information” corresponding to the amount inserted by the player is provided from the cash sand. Is output.
[0040]
Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a replenishing tank for supplying gaming balls to the gaming machine 1 and an out tank for storing out balls collected from the gaming machine 1. The replenishing tank has a replenishing number counting unit for counting the number of replenished balls, and the out tank has a collected ball counting unit for counting the number of out-balls. The replenishment tank (replenishment number counting unit) outputs a “replenishment signal” using the count result of the replenishment balls as operation information. The out tank (collected ball counting unit) outputs a "collected signal" using the counted result of the collected balls as operation information. The supply tank and the out tank are connected to the information collection terminal device 300, and the information collection terminal device 300 collects operation information output from the supply tank and the out tank, and totals the operation information to generate a cumulative value. The accumulated value is output to the sales management server 330 and the member management server 340 as game amount data.
[0041]
Note that the information collection terminal device 300 may be provided alongside the information disclosure terminal 200, the call lamp, and the like.
[0042]
That is, the information collection terminal device 300 collects operation information such as game time, the number of game media used in the game, the amount of money used, and the number of jackpots, and the operation information is transmitted from the information collection terminal device 300 to the sales management server 330 or the member. It is transmitted to the management server 340.
[0043]
In the present embodiment, the relay terminal (router) 4 for relaying information from the information collection terminal device 300 is provided for each island facility, but the information collection terminal device 300 is directly connected to the internal network without providing the relay terminal 4. It may be configured to connect. The gaming machine 1 and the internal network may be directly connected without the intervention of the information collecting terminal device 300 or the relay terminal 4.
[0044]
The communication port of the member management server 340 is connected to a network (for example, the Internet) outside the playground, and accesses the member management server 340 from the player's personal computer 410 and mobile phone 420 via the network outside the playground. You can do it.
[0045]
The information display device 320 functions as a display unit, is provided in the game hall, and displays a display object based on the display object information of each member and information from the game hall. The information display device 320 is installed on a wall of a game hall using a large-screen display device, or is installed on a part (for example, an end) of an island.
[0046]
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a membership card according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0047]
A member card as a member information storage medium is issued by a game store to a player, and is composed of a magnetic card or an IC card. Note that the membership card described in FIG. 3 is in the form of a card, but may be a storage medium such as a coin or a tag incorporating an IC chip.
[0048]
A magnetic stripe 510 is provided on the member card, and at least a member number (ID) for specifying a member is stored as member information. Further, a storage element (IC chip) 520 may be embedded. When the storage device 520 is provided, the member data other than the member number may be stored in the storage device 520 in addition to the member management server 340.
[0049]
Further, the member card is provided with an information display section 530 functioning as a display means, and an information display area 531 for displaying information from the game store, and a character (a display object related to points acquired by the player ( (See FIG. 9) is provided. The display content of the information display unit 530 can be rewritten by a card reader / writer provided in the information disclosure terminal 200.
[0050]
The player inserts the membership card into the card insertion unit 203 of the information disclosure terminal 200 or brings the membership card close to the IC card reading unit, thereby attaching the membership card to the information disclosure terminal 200 and recognizing the membership card. Then, the member number is read from the member card. As described above, the information disclosure terminal 200 reads the member information from the member card, thereby forming a member information acquisition unit.
[0051]
The member number read from the member card is transmitted from the information disclosure terminal 200 to the member management server 340. The member management server 340 identifies the player with the member number transmitted from the information disclosure terminal 200, reads out the stored member data relating to the player, and transmits the member data to the information disclosure terminal 200.
[0052]
The member data stored in the member management server 340 in association with the member number includes a member number (ID) for identifying the player, a password necessary for accessing the member information, a name and address of the player, and the like. Player's personal information, the player's playing time, usage amount, operating data for each member such as a game model, operation data for each member, savings data indicating the number of balls the player has the right to play, points given to the player Information, server access information such as the number of times the player has accessed the member management server, the previous server access date and time, server access intervals, and display object information of display objects displayed in association with the player's game mode . In this way, the member information is stored in the member management server 340 in a readable manner, thereby constituting a member data management unit.
[0053]
FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram illustrating an operation of the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention, and shows a process when a membership card is accepted.
[0054]
When the player attaches the membership card to the information disclosure terminal 200, the information disclosure terminal 200 reads the information stored in the membership card and accepts the membership card. Then, when the player plays a game based on the stored ball data stored in association with the member number, a predetermined password is input to the operation panel 202 of the information disclosure terminal 200. Then, the member number read from the member card and the password input by the player are transmitted from the information disclosure terminal 200 to the member management server 340.
[0055]
The member management server 340 compares the member number and password transmitted from the information disclosure terminal 200 with the member data stored in advance, and if no match is found, it is determined that the authentication has failed and the information disclosure is failed. Return an authentication failure response signal to the terminal. Then, the information disclosure terminal 200 performs an authentication NG process, displays that the membership card cannot be authenticated (or that the password is different) on the display unit 201, and ejects the membership card.
[0056]
On the other hand, if the membership numbers (and passwords) match, the membership card is authenticated, and it is determined whether the conditions for updating the store visit point are satisfied. Then, if it is determined that the condition for updating the points is satisfied, a point updating process is executed. For example, when giving points for each visit, it is determined whether the reception of the member card is the first time of the day, and if it is the first time, a predetermined point (for example, one point) is added. . Then, the display object information is updated based on the visit point. The update of the display object information is calculated using a predetermined evaluation function or a predetermined conversion table. Note that an intermediate parameter may be obtained from a visit point using a predetermined calculation formula, and the display object information may be updated based on the intermediate parameter.
[0057]
Then, the authentication date and time of the member card is registered as the server access date and time, and server access information updating processing for updating server access information is executed. In the server access information, the previous server access date and time (including both the access date and time by the member card and the access date and time from outside the playground) are recorded, and based on the previous server access date and time, The elapsed days are calculated. If the number of elapsed days exceeds a predetermined value (for example, one week), the access information parameter is subtracted. On the other hand, if the number of elapsed days is less than a predetermined value (for example, three days), the access information parameter is added. That is, the access information parameter is increased or decreased and updated as a privilege for accessing the server at a predetermined frequency or a penalty for not accessing the server at a predetermined frequency.
[0058]
That is, when the access information parameter increases, the spirit of the character (display object) increases, and when the access information parameter decreases, the spirit of the character decreases (see FIG. 9). This is set for the purpose of prompting the customer to visit the store before a predetermined number of days have passed since the visit.
[0059]
In the server access information, the number of server accesses during a predetermined period (for example, one month) is recorded, or an average value of server access intervals during a predetermined period (for example, one month) is recorded. May be configured to be updated.
[0060]
Also, although the authentication of the membership card is set to server access, after the authentication of the membership card, the player performs a predetermined operation, reads out predetermined information from the server, and performs a predetermined operation on the information, It may be configured to determine that the server has been accessed. That is, when the player attaches the membership card to the information disclosure terminal 200 and authenticates the membership card, the information management apparatus 340 transmits information information (such as an advertisement) that the amusement store wants to notify the player to the information disclosure terminal 200. The player operates the operation panel 202 of the information disclosure terminal 200 to guide the user to a screen on which the information information is displayed, and the player operates a specific key (for example, a “feed” button) on the information display screen. By doing so, the response information may be transmitted to feed the character and be recognized as a server access.
[0061]
Also, instead of the player performing a specific operation on the information display screen, the player has previously sent direct mail or e-mail to the player, or displayed on the information display section 530 of the member card at the end of the previous game. By inputting update information (keyword) notified to the player on the information display screen, response information is transmitted, the character is fed, and the server access is recognized. Good. Further, the amount of bait given to the character may be determined depending on the type of the update information. That is, the degree to which the access information parameter increases is determined by the keyword notified to the player, and the degree to which the spirit of the character is improved is determined. In other words, the notifying means may select and notify any one of the update information having different values, and the member may input the notified update information as response information to respond, A plurality of different pieces of update information may be notified, and the member may select one of the pieces of update information and input it as response information to respond.
[0062]
Then, a display object information update process of calculating display object information from the updated game amount data and the access information parameter is executed. In the display object information update processing, for example, a table as shown in FIG. 11 is used for calculating display object information from the game amount data and the access information parameter. That is, the display object information is updated so that the character grows as the game amount data increases (point information increases). In addition, the display object information is displayed such that the character's vitality improves when the access information parameter increases (when the server access frequency increases), and the character's vitality decreases when the access information parameter decreases (when the server access frequency decreases). Is updated.
[0063]
Note that the display object information may be directly calculated from the game amount data (store visit points) and the access data (server access information) without using the game amount data and the access information parameter.
[0064]
Then, the updated display object information and the information information to be displayed on the display unit 201 of the information disclosure terminal 200 are transmitted to the information disclosure terminal 200. The image data of the display object may be transmitted instead of the display object information. Further, the information itself (character data, image data) may be transmitted as the information information, or a code corresponding to a predetermined display content may be transmitted as the information information.
[0065]
The information disclosure terminal 200 displays the display object and information on the display unit 201 based on the received display object information and information information.
[0066]
As described above, the membership management server 340 collects the data on the number of days the player has visited the store as the game amount data by receiving the member card in the information disclosure terminal 200, thereby forming a game amount data collection unit. In addition, in addition to the number of days to visit, game information such as a game time, a usage amount, and the number of jackpots may be collected as the game amount data and used as the game amount data.
[0067]
In addition, an access unit that accesses the member management server 340 by receiving the member card in the information disclosure terminal 200 and authenticating the member card in the member management server 340 is configured.
[0068]
Further, the server access information updating process is executed in the member management server 340, and an updating unit that calculates and updates the display object information from the game amount data and the access data is configured.
[0069]
Further, the access card is received by the information disclosure terminal 200, the membership card is authenticated by the membership management server 340, and it is determined that the access to the membership management server 340 has been made, whereby an access data collecting unit is configured. Note that, in addition to the access interval, an access frequency and an access frequency may be collected as the access data.
[0070]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining display contents of the display unit 201 of the information disclosure terminal 200 of the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention when a membership card is accepted.
[0071]
When the information disclosure terminal 200 receives the membership card shown in FIG. 5A, information for the player from the game store is displayed on the upper part of the display unit 201, and a display object is displayed on the lower part of the display unit 201. (FIG. 5 (b)). That is, if the server has not been accessed since the last time the member card was used, the same display object as the display object displayed on the information display section 530 of the member card is displayed. Further, if the server has been accessed since the last time the member card was used, the display object updated with the access to the server is displayed.
[0072]
FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram for explaining the operation of the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention, and shows processing at the time of accessing a server without using a membership card.
[0073]
The member can access the member management server 340 via a network (for example, the Internet) outside the playground. That is, the member inputs the address of the member management server 340 to the personal computer 410 connected to the Internet or the mobile phone 420 provided with the Internet connection means, and connects to the member management server 340.
[0074]
When the member inputs the member number and password and logs in to the member management server 340, the input member number and password are transmitted to the member management server 340. The member management server 340 compares the transmitted member number and password with the member information stored in advance, and if no match is found, it is determined that the authentication has failed and the member accesses the member management server 340. An authentication failure response signal is returned to the used device (personal computer 410 or mobile phone 420).
[0075]
On the other hand, if the membership numbers (and passwords) match, authentication is established, and the server access date and time is registered, and server access information updating processing for updating server access information is executed. In this server access information, the previous server access date and time (including both the access date and time by the member card and the access date and time from outside the game arcade) are recorded, and the number of days elapsed since the previous server access at the time of this server access is recorded. Is calculated. If the number of elapsed days exceeds a predetermined value (for example, one week), the access information parameter is subtracted. On the other hand, if the number of elapsed days is less than a predetermined value (for example, three days), the access information parameter is added.
[0076]
That is, when the access information parameter increases, the spirit of the character (display object) increases, and when the access information parameter decreases, the spirit of the character decreases (see FIG. 9). This is set for the purpose of prompting the customer to visit the store before a predetermined number of days have passed since the visit.
[0077]
In the server access information, the number of server accesses during a predetermined period (for example, one month) is recorded, or an average value of server access intervals during a predetermined period (for example, one month) is recorded. May be configured to be updated.
[0078]
In addition, although login using the member number and password is server access, after login, the member performs a predetermined operation, reads out predetermined information from the server, and performs a predetermined operation on the information. It may be configured to determine that the server has been accessed. That is, when the member logs in to the member management server 340, the information information (advertisement, etc.) that the gaming shop wants to notify the member from the member management server 340 is transmitted to the device (personal computer 410) used by the member to access the member management server 340. , The cellular phone 420), the member operates the device to guide the user to a screen on which the information information is displayed, and the member operates a specific key (for example, a “*” key) on the information display screen. Thereby, the response information may be transmitted to feed the character, and the character may be recognized as a server access.
[0079]
Also, the member does not perform a specific operation on the information display screen, but has previously sent a direct mail or e-mail to the member, or displayed on the information display section 530 of the member card at the end of the previous game, and By inputting the update information (keyword) notified to the user on the information display screen, the response information is transmitted, the character is fed, and the server access is recognized. The type of the update information may determine the amount of food given to the character or the quality of the food. That is, the degree to which the access information parameter increases is determined by the keyword notified to the member, and the degree to which the spirit of the character improves is determined.
[0080]
Then, a display object information update process of calculating display object information from the game amount data calculated based on the information of the points currently held by the member and the access information parameter calculated from the updated server access information is executed. In the display object information updating process, a table as shown in FIG. 9 is used for calculating display object information from the game amount data and the access information parameter. That is, the display object information is updated so that the character grows as the game amount data increases (point information increases). In addition, the display object information is displayed such that the character's vitality improves when the access information parameter increases (when the server access frequency increases), and the character's vitality decreases when the access information parameter decreases (when the server access frequency decreases). Is updated.
[0081]
The display object information may be directly calculated from the access data (server access information) without using the access information parameter.
[0082]
Then, the updated display object information and information information to be displayed on the display unit of the device used by the member to access the member management server 340 are transmitted to the device used by the member to access the member management server 340. The image data of the display object may be transmitted instead of the display object information. Further, the information itself (character data, image data) may be transmitted as the information information, or a code corresponding to a predetermined display content may be transmitted as the information information.
[0083]
The device used by the member to access the member management server displays the display object and the information based on the received display object information and information information. The display state of the display object may be a moving image or a still image.
[0084]
In this way, a remote access means for accessing the member management server 340 by connecting to the member management server 340 from outside the game hall via the communication line and authenticating the member by the member management server 340 is configured. You.
[0085]
Further, the server access information updating process is executed in the member management server 340, and an updating unit that calculates and updates the display object information from the game amount data and the access data is configured.
[0086]
In addition, the member management server 340 authenticates the member and determines that the member management server 340 has been accessed, thereby forming an access data collection unit. Note that, in addition to the access interval, an access frequency and an access frequency may be collected as the access data.
[0087]
FIG. 7 is a view for explaining display contents at the time of server access without using a membership card in the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0088]
When the player accesses the member management server 340, a screen is displayed on the personal computer 410 and the mobile phone 420 of the player for prompting the user to enter a member number (ID) and a password (FIG. 7A). Then, the player inputs the member number and the password, and when the authentication processing in the member management server 340 ends, transmits the updated display object information and information to the personal computer 410 or the mobile phone 420.
[0089]
Then, information and display objects for the player from the game store are displayed on the personal computer 410 and the mobile phone 420 of the player (FIG. 7B).
[0090]
As described above with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7, the information from the game arcade to the player is displayed on the display unit 201 of the information disclosure device 200 installed on the game arcade, the display unit 530 of the membership card 500 or the personal computer 410 or the like. The information may be displayed and notified on the mobile phone 420, or the information may be notified by sending an e-mail or voice mail to the personal computer 410 or the mobile phone 420 by e-mail. . When notifying information, a notification unit is configured to notify a password as update information together with the information. In addition, information such as a relative evaluation report of the display object (for example, a rank of the display object among members, a rank of the growth degree) may be transmitted together with the information.
[0091]
FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram for explaining the operation of the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention, and shows processing when a membership card is ejected.
[0092]
When the player operates the operation panel 202 of the information disclosure terminal 200 to operate the 202 (for example, presses a card ejection button) and issues a membership card ejection request, a card ejection request signal is transmitted to the member management server 340.
[0093]
The member management server 340 executes a point update process for updating point information and a server access information update process based on server access. That is, in the point update processing, when points are given based on the game amount (game time, usage amount, etc.) of the player, the point information is updated based on the game amount. In the server access information updating process, when the server access information is updated based on the password input by the player as the update information, the server access information is updated based on the update information.
[0094]
Then, display object information updating processing for calculating display object information from the updated point information and access information parameters is performed, and the updated display object information and the information information to be displayed on the information display section 530 of the member card 500 ( Update information for updating the access information parameter may be included) to the information disclosure terminal 200.
[0095]
Then, the information disclosure terminal 200 writes the display object and the information on the membership card 500 based on the display object information and the information information, and discharges the membership card from the card insertion unit 203.
[0096]
As described above, the server access information updating process is executed in the member management server 340, and an updating unit that calculates and updates the display object information from the game amount data and the access data is configured.
[0097]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a mode of a display object based on display object information of member information. In FIG. 9, the horizontal axis indicates the game amount data (point information), and the vertical axis indicates the change of the display object according to the access information parameter (server access information).
[0098]
The display object is developed from the first mode to the N-th mode (the type of display object) that changes based on the game amount data, and the status display of the display object that changes based on the access information parameter (display mode of the display object). ). That is, the initial value of the display object information is A02, and when the number of points acquired by the player increases, the form of the display object changes to A02 → A12 → A22, and a state in which the display object grows is displayed. . Also, if the player's server access frequency increases, the status of the display object changes from A02 to A01 to A00, and a display object that looks fine is displayed. Also, if the player's server access frequency decreases, the display object changes in the order of A02 → A03 → A04, and a weakly weakened display object is displayed. It should be noted that the change in the status of the display object includes the above-mentioned vigorous / weak (not vigorous), lively / vibrant, lonely / uplifting, beautiful / dirty, Large / small etc.
[0099]
That is, the game amount data (point information) relates to the growth of the display object and evolves the form of the display object. Further, the server access information that determines the access information parameter is related to the energy of the display object and changes the state of the display object.
[0100]
The display object is used as an animal to change the display object according to its growth degree (growth from a child to an adult or an old age), or the display object is used as a plant to grow it (from a seed to a bud, a young leaf, a thin tree, or a large tree). For example, the display object may be changed, the growth of a virtual creature, the improvement of the function of a robot, the completion of a building, the growth as a group, the formation of a society, and the like may be used.
[0101]
At this time, the change of the display object from A0x to A1x to A2x based on the points is changed (grows faster) with a higher probability in a state of good energy (high frequency of server access).
[0102]
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a change in a display object according to a change in points given to a player.
[0103]
The display object whose display object information is in the state of A02 changes to the display object whose state is A12 when the point increases. The point of the display object from the state A02 to the state A12 is a section with the point A, and changes based on a visit state or a game state. For example, if a lottery is performed for each visit (every point is given) and the lottery is won, the display object changes from the state A02 to the state A12.
[0104]
At this time, the display object changes from A02 to A12 in the section A, but may change stochastically when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the probability of change is set to be high in a state of good energy (high frequency of server access), and set to be low in a state of poor energy (low frequency of server access). Then, every time a point changes in the section A, a lottery is performed, and as a result of the lottery, the form of the display object changes if a win occurs.
[0105]
Then, when the points further increase, the display object information is changed to the display object in the state of A22 based on the visiting situation and the game state in the section where the points are B.
[0106]
Further, the configuration of the display object may be changed when the second parameter satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, the form of the display object changes when there is a visit at a predetermined short interval from the previous visit.
[0107]
Further, the configuration of the display object may be changed when the response information is predetermined information. That is, when the form of the display object can be changed, update information in which the display object can be changed is notified as update information (password) notified to the player, and when the player inputs this update information as response information, the display object Changes its form.
[0108]
Further, the configuration of the display object may be changed when the operation information of the player satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, the form of the display object is changed when playing a game for a predetermined time or more, or when the player has spent a large amount of money.
[0109]
Note that the condition for changing the form of the display object described above may be notified to the player.
[0110]
In any case, when the point exceeds the upper limit of the section A (the upper limit point of the form A02), the form of the display object changes from A02 to A12.
[0111]
The type of the display object may be displayed in such a manner that it is possible to determine which reference the game amount data is classified into in accordance with a preset reference value. For example, when the privilege set by the game hall for the game amount data is 5 points for free drink, 10 points for priority entry, and 50 points for setting change, the display object is changed to a corresponding color or pattern. Thus, it is possible to grasp the correspondence with the privilege which can be easily exchanged by the player or the staff at the game hall.
[0112]
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a table used in the display object information update processing, and shows a table used for calculating display object information from game amount data and access data. FIG. 11 shows an example of this table in which point information is used as game amount data, days elapsed since the previous server access is used as access data, and the type of display object determined from the store visit point is A0x. explain.
[0113]
The access information parameters are determined according to the server access interval (the number of days elapsed since the previous server access) as the access information, and are classified into five stages from I to V. The display mode of the display object is determined according to the access information parameter, and the display object information is determined. For example, when the access interval is 1 (the server is accessed every day), the access information parameter is I and the display object information is A00.
[0114]
An intermediate parameter is determined by the visit point as the operating amount data, divided into five stages from I to V, and a lottery probability of promotion of the display object is determined. Then, when the promotion condition is satisfied, a lottery is performed so as to be promoted with the probability, and when the result of the lottery is reached, the type of the display object changes. That is, when the display object information is A02 and the visit point is 30 points, the display object is promoted with a probability of 50% and the type of the display object is changed. The display object is promoted with a probability of%, and the type of the display object is changed.
[0115]
The table used when the display object information is A0x has been described above. However, when the display object information is A1x and A2x, different tables are prepared.
[0116]
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a change in a display object according to a change in points given to a player.
[0117]
When the display object changes from the state of A1x to the state of A2x, the state changes to the state of A22 from any of the states A10 to A14 even if the display object changes. That is, when the display object information changes based on the game amount data (point information), the rank of the display object becomes a predetermined rank based on the access information parameter (server access information), and the display object information is set in advance. It will be in the prescribed state.
[0118]
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a display object displayed on the information display device 320 provided in the game arcade.
[0119]
As described above, the information display device 320 is provided in the game arcade and displays a display object based on the display object information of the member currently playing the game in the game arcade. This display object is displayed in such a manner that the member can be specified so that the member can be identified. For example, a color, a pattern, a symbol, or an identification item is set on a display object as a sign for identifying a member, and the display object is displayed. More specifically, a member number is displayed, a balloon is displayed as a member identification item, or a part (or all) of the display object is displayed with an identification pattern. .
[0120]
In addition, the member management server 340 evaluates the display object information according to a predetermined evaluation criterion based on the member display object information stored in the member management server 340, and attaches the evaluation result to the evaluation result display output unit. Alternatively, the display object may be displayed with the evaluation result attached thereto. Further, a comparison display output unit for displaying and outputting the display object information of the members stored in the member management server 340 in a comparable manner may be provided, and the display objects may be displayed in an order. Further, the member management server 340 may evaluate the display object according to a predetermined evaluation criterion, and display the display object based on the evaluation result.
[0121]
By doing so, the player can gain interest in winning or losing between members in addition to losing or losing the result of the game, which is a strong motivation to visit the store.
[0122]
In addition, the information display device 320 may be provided with a large-sized display device beside the counter or a rest area to display the display objects of the members playing the game, so that the members can compare each other's display objects. Alternatively, the display object may be displayed on the display unit 201 of the information display terminal 200.
[0123]
As described above, in the embodiment of the present invention, in the gaming system including the member management server 340 that manages the member data of each member composed of the player and the information disclosure terminal 200 that discloses the game information to the member, A member data management unit that manages member data in the server 340, a game amount data collection unit that collects store visit points as game amount data according to the visit frequency of the member, and server access information to the member management server of the member. An access data collection unit; a member information acquisition unit for reading member information from a member information storage medium storing member information for identifying a member associated with the member data in the information disclosure terminal 200; And an access method for receiving access to the member management server by the member through the information disclosure terminal 200 The member management server 340 updates the display object information for determining which display object to display from a plurality of types of display objects based on the player's visit points and server access information. Since the information disclosure terminal 200 is provided with a display means for displaying at least the display object of the member, the information disclosure terminal 200 eliminates the tendency that once the user becomes alienated from the game hall, the tendency to become more and more distant is eliminated, and the game hall is always provided. It is possible to encourage the player to make continuous access to the game room, and this has the effect that the player becomes conscious of the game hall on a regular basis.
[0124]
The embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description of the invention, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a membership card according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing processing at the time of accepting a membership card in the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of display contents when the membership card is received by the information disclosure terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing processing at the time of server access without using a membership card in the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating display contents when the server of the information disclosure terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention accesses the server without using the membership card.
FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing processing at the time of discharging a membership card in the gaming system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an aspect of a display object according to the embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a change of a display object according to the embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a table used in a display object information update process according to the embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a change of a display object according to the embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of display contents of the information display device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 gaming machines
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320 Information display device
340 Member Management Server

Claims (8)

In a gaming system provided with a member management server that manages member data for each member composed of players,
Member data management means for managing the member data;
Member information acquiring means for reading out the member information from a member information storage medium storing member information for identifying a member in association with the member data,
Access means for receiving access to the member management server by a member,
As one of the member data, a game amount data collecting means for collecting game amount data serving as an evaluation index of the member's game amount,
Access data collecting means for collecting, as one of the member data, access data on an access status of the member to the member management server;
Display means for displaying at least a display object of the member,
The member management server is configured to determine which display object is one of the member data and which of the plurality of types of display objects is to be displayed, based on the game amount data and the access data of the member. A game system, comprising: updating means for updating display object information. Notifying means for notifying a member of at least one of the information on the access data and the information on the display object information,
Receiving means for receiving response information input by the member with respect to the notification,
The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the updating unit updates display object information based on the input response information. Notifying means for notifying a member of update information for updating the access data, and receiving means for receiving the update information input by the member as response information, wherein the updating means includes the input response information. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the display object information is updated based on the information. The updating means determines a type of a display object based on the game amount data, determines a display mode of the display object based on the access data, and updates the display object information. The gaming system according to any one of 1 to 3. 5. The game according to claim 1, wherein the updating unit changes the type of the display object with a predetermined probability based on at least the game amount data and the display object information. 6. system. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the display object displayed on the display means displays a member related to the display object in a manner capable of specifying the member. The access means includes a remote access means for accessing the member management server from a terminal device provided outside the game hall via a communication line,
The game system according to claim 1, further comprising: a data transmission unit configured to transmit data for displaying a display object on a display unit of the terminal device. The gaming system according to claim 7, wherein the data transmitting unit transmits data for displaying information about a game arcade on a display unit of the terminal device.

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