JP2006026272A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system capable of easily displaying game information desired by a player. <P>SOLUTION: The game system 1 comprises a game parlor computer 400 for totalizing prescribed game information and recording the information based on output signals on games outputted from a pachinko game machine 10A set in a game parlor 1000. The game system 1 also has an information display terminal 600, which reads player identifying information capable of identifying a player, determines game data to be displayed in a display part 412 among a plurality of kinds of game data based on the player identifying information, and displays the game data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system, and more particularly to a game system that displays game data related to a game.

  Conventionally, control related to a predetermined game such as pachinko machine, pachislot machine, etc., whether or not it is a big hit that is advantageous to the player, and control of paying out game media (for example, game medals, game balls, etc.) A gaming machine to perform is arranged in the game hall. These various gaming machines are connected to various computers and output predetermined output signals relating to games played for each gaming machine. Various computers record game information based on these predetermined output signals, and display game data based on the game information for the player. A gaming system equipped with various computers such as these can provide useful information to the player by recording and displaying game information corresponding to each gaming machine. It is used to search for gaming machines that can advantageously play games.

In this type of gaming system, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a game is played on a gaming machine, the player's individual game information is aggregated, and the aggregated game information is associated with a date. And stored in the individual game history database as individual player game history information. Then, in response to the player's operation, the player's individual game history information to be displayed is selected, and the player's individual game history information extracted from the individual game history database based on the selection is displayed. In such a game system, the player's personal game history can be easily provided to the player.
JP 2003-340107 A

  However, in the game system described above, a variety of game information such as information on big hits for each type of gaming machine and net increase (number) information of game media can be provided, but the types of game information that can be displayed are increased. The game information desired by the player may not be displayed easily, and obtaining the game information desired by the player is troublesome for the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system that can easily display game information desired by a player.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Based on an output signal relating to a game output from a gaming machine installed in a game hall, game information totaling means for totaling predetermined game information, and game information totaled by the game information totaling means are recorded. Game information recording means, display means for displaying a plurality of types of game data based on the game information recorded in the game information recording means, display control means for controlling display of the display means, and player The player specifying information reading means for reading the player specifying information capable of specifying the player, and the display control means, the display control means of the plurality of types of game data according to the player specifying information read by the player specifying reading means Of these, a game system comprising display game data determination means for determining game data to be displayed on the display means.

  (2) In the gaming system according to (1), a plurality of the gaming machines are installed in the game hall, provided corresponding to each gaming machine, and having the player specifying information reading unit. A game machine specifying information output means for outputting game machine specifying information capable of specifying a corresponding gaming machine, and a game for outputting player identification information based on the player specifying information read by the player specifying information reading means. A player identification information reading device having a player identification information output means, and a game information management device having the game information recording means, wherein the game information management device is output from the player identification information reading device. From the gaming machine identification information, the model identification means for judging the model of the gaming machine installed corresponding to the player identification information reader, and the player identification information reader outputs Based on the results of determination by the player determination means for determining the player, the model determination means and the player determination means from the player identification information, for each model for specifying the number of times the game has been performed. Game history information recording means for recording game history information for each player, and the display game data determining means displays on the display means based on the game history information recorded in the game history information recording means. A game system having a function of determining game data to be played.

  (3) In the gaming system according to (2), the display game data determination means causes the display means to display game data relating to a model having the largest number of games played by the player during a predetermined period. A gaming system having a function of determining as

  (4) The gaming system according to (3), comprising: operating means operable by an operator; and period determining means for determining the predetermined period in accordance with an operation by the operating means. Game system.

  According to the invention described in (1), game data to be displayed is determined from among a plurality of types of game data in accordance with the read player identification information, so that game data to be displayed in accordance with the player identification information For example, various game data such as game data of a model predicted to be desired by the player can be displayed easily and quickly without causing the player to perform complicated operations. it can.

  According to the invention described in (2), the model of the gaming machine is determined from the gaming machine specifying information output from the player specifying information reading device, and the game is determined from the player specifying information output from the player specifying information reading device. The game history information for each model for identifying the player and identifying the number of times the game has been performed based on the results of the determination is recorded for each player, and the game data to be displayed based on the game history information Therefore, for example, it is possible to easily and quickly display various game data such as game data related to a model frequently performed by the player without causing the player to perform complicated operations.

  According to the invention described in (3), the game data is displayed based on the game information relating to the model having the largest number of times the player has played in the predetermined period. For example, the frequency of playing the game in the predetermined period The game data relating to the highest model can be displayed easily and quickly without requiring the player to perform complicated operations.

  According to the invention described in (4), since the predetermined period described above is determined according to the operation of the operator, the display is performed according to various factors relating to the game, such as replacement of gaming machines and the customer base of the player. The game data to be played can be set to be changeable, and the convenience can be improved.

  According to the present invention, there is an increased possibility that various kinds of game data predicted to be desired by the player can be displayed easily and quickly without causing the player to perform complicated operations.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Game system configuration]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a gaming system in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1 includes card units 300A, 300B, 300C,..., A hall computer 400, a member management computer 500, an information display terminal 600, a unit controller 700, a sales management computer 800, and the like. The In addition, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,. In FIG. 1 in the present embodiment, for ease of understanding, gaming machines (including other than pachinko gaming machines) other than pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C, and other than card units 300A, 300B, 300C. The card unit is not shown.

  In addition, the gaming system 1 is provided so as to straddle the outside of the range of the game hall 1000. Specifically, a plurality of card units 300A, 300B, 300C,..., A hall computer 400, a member management computer 500, an information display terminal 600, a unit controller 700, and the like are installed within the range of the game hall 1000. In addition, a sales management computer 800 and the like are installed outside the range of the game hall 1000. Of course, the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... In the present embodiment, the gaming system 1 is configured so as to be installed within and outside the range of the game hall 1000. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming system 1 is within the range of the game hall 1000. You may comprise so that it may install only in.

  Pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... Perform control related to pachinko gaming, as will be described in detail later. The pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... Are connected to the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... Have a function of transmitting / receiving various information to / from the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,. Specifically, the various information includes information for requesting rental of game balls.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... Are connected to the LAN 1 and transmit game information related to the game to the hall computer 400, the member management computer 500, and the like. The game information includes information indicating that the game has won a jackpot, information indicating that the probability of winning a jackpot has been improved, information indicating the number of times the identification information is variably displayed, and information indicating the number of game balls that have been paid out. Any information relating to the game (especially the result and progress of the game) such as information indicating the number of rented game balls may be used.

  The card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are devices for mainly managing rental of game balls. The card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are electrically connected to the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,. That is, the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,.

  These card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are provided with a card R / W 313 (see FIG. 4) that allows the prepaid card to be read and written.

  A prepaid card is a card issued by paying in advance to borrow a game ball (game medium). In the present embodiment, only the card ID of the prepaid card is stored in the prepaid card. The prepaid card includes a membership card issued by membership registration and a visitor card issued without membership registration. That is, the prepaid card as a member card includes a function for borrowing a game ball and a function for specifying a member. On the other hand, the visitor card includes a function for borrowing a game ball, and does not include a function for specifying a member.

  These card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are connected to the LAN 1 in the game hall 1000, respectively. Therefore, the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Can communicate with the hall computer 400, the member management computer 500, the unit controller 700, and the like.

  A specific example will be described below.

  The above-described card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are pre-set to the respective pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,. Specific information (device identification information, such as a card unit ID) is supplied to the hall computer 400, the member management computer 500, and the like via the LAN1.

  Moreover, card unit 300A, 300B, 300C, ... reads card ID memorize | stored in the above prepaid cards by card R / W313. The card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Are supplied with the read card ID to the unit controller 700, and a predetermined number of game balls are determined depending on whether or not there is a balance corresponding to the card ID. It will be lent out.

  The read card ID is also supplied to the member management computer 500. By supplying the card ID read by the card R / W 313 to the member management computer, it is possible to recognize whether the card is a member card or a visitor card. That is, the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Have a function of outputting player identification information for identifying a player based on the read card ID (an example of player specifying information).

  Further, these card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Supply game information related to the game to the hall computer 400, the member management computer 500, etc. via the LAN1. The game information may be related to a game (especially, the result and progress of the game) such as information indicating that a prepaid card has been accepted.

  In the present embodiment, each of the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Is directly connected to the hall computer 400, the member management computer 500, etc. via the LAN 1, but is not limited thereto. For example, each of the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,... Is connected to a relay computer (not shown) for each predetermined number (for example, for each island), the relay computer, the hall computer 400, and the member. The management computer 500 or the like may be configured to be communicably connected.

  In the present embodiment, the player is identified by reading a prepaid card as a membership card. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and biometric authentication such as fingerprint authentication and iris authentication, ID, etc. The player may be specified by direct input or the like.

  The hall computer 400 is a computer for collectively managing game information related to games played in the game hall (hall) 1000. The hall computer 400 is connected to the LAN 1. The hall computer 400 stores game information supplied from each of the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... And game information supplied from each of the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,. Receive, aggregate and manage.

  The member management computer 500 is a computer for collectively managing information related to the players registered as members in the game hall 1000. The member management computer 500 is connected to the LAN 1. The member management computer 500 identifies the player (member) from the card ID of the prepaid card supplied from each of the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,. The member management computer 500 receives game information supplied from each of the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,..., And totals and manages the information for each player.

  The hall computer 400 and the member management computer 500 store a table in which the above-described gaming machine specifying information is associated with the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,... By receiving the gaming machine specifying information output from the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,..., The pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,.

  The information display terminal 600 is a terminal for browsing game information in the hall computer 400 and the member management computer 500. The information display terminal 600 is connected to the LAN 1. The information display terminal 600 supplies a request for acquiring game information to the hall computer 400 or the member management computer 500 in response to an operation of a player or the like, receives game information, and game data based on the request. Is displayed. In particular, the information display terminal 600 displays game data corresponding to a player among a plurality of types of game data by inserting a prepaid card as a membership card.

  The unit controller 700 is a computer for collectively managing information related to prepaid cards. The unit controller 700 is connected to the LAN1. The unit controller 700 receives the card ID of the prepaid card supplied from the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,..., And manages various information about the prepaid card such as the remaining number for each card ID of the prepaid card. Do. As a result, the prepaid card itself does not store the information regarding the remaining number, but stores only the card ID, and the unit controller 700 manages the remaining number based on the card ID. In the case of a prepaid card, it is possible to increase the remaining frequency by making a deposit at any time.

  The sales management computer 800 is a computer for collectively managing sales in each amusement hall, and is installed in a third party (mainly a prepaid card issuing company). Sales management computer 800 is connected to unit controller 700 via network NT1. The sales management computer 800 receives sales information related to the prepaid card supplied from the unit controller 700, and manages the sales information at each game arcade.

  Note that the network NT1 and the like in the present embodiment are configured by the Internet, a dedicated line, a provider, a voice communication station, a mobile phone base station, a satellite communication station, and the like. Any configuration is possible as long as the management computer 800 is communicably connected. Of course, any communication method can be used for the LAN 1 as long as communication is possible between the devices.

[Configuration of pachinko machines]
A perspective view showing the pachinko gaming machine described above is shown in FIG. In the following, the pachinko gaming machine 10A will be described as a representative, and other descriptions will be omitted.

  A main body frame 13 is attached to the outer frame 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 10A. A game board 15 is incorporated in the main body frame 13. A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven in front of the game board 15, and a glass door (not shown) is provided so as to cover the game board 15. An upper plate 20 and a lower plate 30 are provided on the front surface of the main body frame 13.

  Note that a liquid crystal display device (not shown) as a variable display means is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 15. This liquid crystal display device has a display area (not shown), and predetermined identification information is variably displayed in the display area. This identification information consists of numbers, symbols, symbols, and the like.

  The firing handle 35 provided on the right side of the lower plate 30 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 13. A pachinko game is performed by operating the launch handle 35 by the player. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 35.

  Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the launch handle 35. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 35 is gripped by the player. When the launch handle 35 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the launch motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 15.

  In addition, the touch sensor provided in the peripheral part of the launching handle 35 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the launching handle 35, such as an optically detected one, a one that is detected by heat, Regardless of the type of sensor.

  The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail (not shown) provided on the game board 15 and moves to the upper part of the game board 15 and then travels in the direction of travel by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the lower part of the game board 15 while changing.

  A card unit 300 </ b> A is attached to the left side surface of the outer frame 11. The card unit 300A and the pachinko gaming machine 10A are electrically connected, and a predetermined control signal necessary for renting game balls is transmitted and received between the card unit 300A and the pachinko gaming machine 10A.

  A lending operation panel 18 is provided on the front surface of the upper plate 20. The lending operation panel 18 is controlled by the card unit 300A. The lending operation panel 18 includes a remaining number display LED 22, a lending permission display LED 24, a ball lending operation switch 26, and a return switch 28. The lending operation panel 18 and the remaining frequency display LED 22, lending permission display LED 24, ball lending operation switch 26, and return switch 28 included in the lending operation panel 18 are all controlled by the card unit 300 </ b> A by transmitting and receiving predetermined communication signals.

  The remaining frequency display LED 22 is a 7-digit LED with 3 digits. On the remaining frequency display LED 22, the balance of the amount corresponding to the prepaid card inserted into the card unit 300A is displayed as a three-digit number in units of 100 yen. That is, the frequency display with 100 yen as one frequency is performed. When “5” is displayed on the remaining frequency display LED 22, 500 yen of game balls can be lent. The remaining frequency display LED 22 is not limited to the LED, and may be any display device as long as it can display numerical values.

  Information on whether or not the game ball can be rented is displayed on the lendable display LED 24. That is, if the lending permission display LED 24 is lit, the player can press the ball lending operation switch 26 to lend a game ball.

  When the ball lending operation switch 26 is pressed by the player, the game ball is lent. When the ball lending operation switch 26 is pressed, the payout / pause of the pachinko gaming machine 10A will be described in accordance with a signal output from the card unit 300A to the payout / launch control circuit 126 (see FIG. 4) of the pachinko gaming machine 10A. The launch control circuit 126 executes a game ball lending process.

  When the return switch 28 is pressed by the player, a prepaid card return process is performed.

[Configuration of card unit]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the card unit described above. In the following, the card unit 300A will be described as a representative, and description of other card units will be omitted.

  A status display lamp 301 is provided at the top front of the casing of the card unit 300A. This status display lamp 301 displays the connection status and communication status between the card unit 300A and the unit controller 700 installed in the game arcade 1000 in a predetermined manner. When the card unit 300A and the unit controller 700 are offline due to some abnormality in the connection status and communication state, the prepaid card sales information recorded in the card unit 300A is temporarily stored in the card unit 300A. The information is stored in the RAM 312 (see FIG. 4), and when the connection status and communication state with the unit controller 700 are restored (online), the information is collectively transmitted to the unit controller 700.

  Below the status display lamp 301, a card insertion lamp 302 is provided. This card insertion lamp 302 notifies whether a prepaid card has been inserted into the card unit 300A in a predetermined display mode.

  A coin insertion slot 303, a coin return switch 304, and a coin return slot 305 are provided below the card insertion lamp 302. A coin insertion slot 303 can accept coins. A coin insertion detection sensor 315 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is provided inside the coin insertion slot 303 in the card unit 300A. The coin insertion detection sensor 315 detects a predetermined coin inserted and identifies its type. When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 303, communication is performed with the unit controller 700, and deposit is performed according to the inserted coin. Further, when the coin return switch 304 is operated, the inserted coins are returned from the coin return port 305.

  A bill insertion slot 307 is provided below the coin return slot 305. A bill can be inserted into the bill insertion slot 307. Moreover, the banknote identification device 314 (refer FIG. 4) mentioned later is provided inside the banknote insertion slot 307 in the card unit 300A. This banknote identification device 314 detects a banknote inserted into the banknote insertion slot 307 and identifies its type. When a bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 307, communication is performed with the unit controller 700 in the same manner as the coin insertion slot 303 described above, and deposit according to the inserted bill is performed.

  A card insertion slot 308 is provided below the bill insertion slot 307. A prepaid card can be inserted into the card insertion slot 308. A card R / W 313 (see FIG. 4) to be described later is provided inside the card insertion slot 308 in the card unit 300A. The card R / W 313 can read magnetic information recorded on a prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 308 and can also write information. When a prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion slot 308, the card unit 300A reads information such as a card ID recorded on the prepaid card. In the present embodiment, the information stored in the prepaid card is the magnetic information. However, the information is not limited to this, and may be an IC card, for example.

  A keyhole 309 is provided below the card insertion slot 308. By inserting a key into the keyhole 309 and operating it, the card unit 300A can be removed from the pachinko island. This pachinko Taijima is a facility to which a plurality of pachinko gaming machines and card units corresponding to them are attached.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine and card unit]
The electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10A and the card unit 300A described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10A includes a main control circuit 60, a sub control circuit 200, a payout / launch control circuit 126, a lending operation panel 18, and the like. In the present embodiment, the output of various signals is transmitted only in the direction from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200, and from the main control circuit 60 to the payout / launch control circuit 126. Alternatively, reverse communication and bidirectional communication may be performed. The lending operation panel 18 is independent of various circuits in the pachinko gaming machine 10A in terms of control.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a CPU (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a ROM (not shown), and the like, and has a function of determining the progress of the game (game result and progress). The sub-control circuit 200 includes a CPU (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a ROM (not shown), etc., and a liquid crystal display according to the progress of the game determined by the main control circuit 60. The apparatus (not shown) has a function of executing various effects such as displaying various images, generating various sounds from a speaker (not shown), and causing a lamp (not shown) to emit light.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 includes a CPU 133, a RAM (not shown), a ROM (not shown), a card unit connection I / O 137, and the like.

  The ROM stores various programs for performing payout / launch control and communication control with the card unit 300A. This program is read from the ROM by the CPU 133 and loaded into the RAM. The CPU 133 performs control of the payout / firing control circuit 126, communication with the card unit 300A, and the like according to various programs stored in the ROM. The RAM has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the CPU 133.

  The card unit connection I / O 137 is an interface for inputting / outputting a predetermined communication signal to / from the card unit 300A or the like. The card unit connection I / O 137 is electrically connected to a gaming machine connection I / O 318 on the card unit 300A side which will be described later. Further, the card unit connection I / O 137 is electrically connected to the above-described hall computer 400, member management computer 500, and the like separately via the LAN 1 in addition to the gaming machine connection I / O 318.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device (not shown) and a launch device (not shown), and controls the payout device (not shown) and the launch device (not shown). Do.

  The lending operation panel 18 includes various LEDs (not shown), various operation switches, and the like. The various operation switches include a ball lending operation switch 26 and a return switch 28. The lending operation panel 18 is electrically connected to the gaming machine connection I / O 318 on the card unit 300A side, and can make a gaming ball lending request in accordance with communication with the card unit 300A.

  The card unit 300A includes a CPU 310, a ROM 311, a RAM 312, a card R / W 313, a bill recognition device 314, a coin insertion detection sensor 315, a status display lamp 301, a card insertion lamp 302, a gaming machine connection I / O 318, and the like. Is done.

  The ROM 311 stores various programs such as a program for controlling the card unit 300A and a program for controlling communication between the card unit 300A and the pachinko gaming machine 10A. Such various programs are read from the ROM 311 by the CPU 310 and loaded into the RAM 312. The CPU 310 controls the card unit 300A and communication with the pachinko gaming machine 10A according to the above-described program. The RAM 312 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the CPU 310.

  The card R / W 313 is a device for reading various information recorded on the prepaid card inserted from the card insertion slot 308 and writing information to the prepaid card under the control of the CPU 310. .

  The banknote identification device 314 identifies a banknote inserted under the control of the CPU 310 and outputs banknote identification information to the CPU 310.

  The coin insertion detection sensor 315 detects that a coin has been inserted into the coin insertion slot 303 under the control of the CPU 310 and outputs the detection information to the CPU 310.

  The state display lamp 301 displays various information such as various abnormal states (for example, banknote jam) in the card unit 300A in a predetermined manner. In addition, a connection state and a communication state between the card unit 300A and the unit controller 700 installed in the game hall 1000 are notified in a predetermined manner.

  The card insertion lamp 302 notifies whether or not a prepaid card is inserted in the card unit 300A in a predetermined manner.

  The gaming machine connection I / O 318 is a predetermined communication signal with the card unit connection I / O 137 of the pachinko gaming machine 10A, the lending operation panel 18 of the pachinko gaming machine 10A, the hall computer 400, the member management computer 500, the unit controller 700, and the like. Is an interface for inputting and outputting. The gaming machine connection I / O 318 is electrically connected to the card unit connection I / O 137 of the pachinko gaming machine 10A, the lending operation panel 18, the hall computer 400, the member management computer 500, and the unit controller 700.

[Electrical configuration of various devices]
The electrical configuration of the hall computer 400, member management computer 500, unit controller 700, sales management computer 800, etc. in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, since each device has the same electrical configuration, the hall computer 400 will be described as a representative, and description of other devices will be omitted. In FIG. 5, reference numerals enclosed in parentheses are reference numerals in the member management computer 500, the unit controller 700, and the sales management computer 800.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the hall computer 400 is configured to include a CPU 404 and a memory 406 as a control unit 402, a data bus 408, a storage unit 410, a display unit 412, an operation unit 414, a communication control unit 416, and the like. ing. Further, the data bus 408 is connected with a CPU 404 as a control unit 402, a memory 406, a storage unit 410, a display unit 412, an operation unit 414, a communication control unit 416, and the like. In the present embodiment, the hall computer 400 or the like is configured to include the display unit 412 and the operation unit 414. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, the display unit 412 and the operation unit 414 are not provided. It may be configured.

  The CPU 404 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the storage unit 410. Further, the CPU 404 functions as various means described later according to the program.

  The storage unit 410 stores a program for controlling the operation of the hall computer 400 by the CPU 404 and various tables.

  In the present embodiment, the storage unit 410 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium that can be read by a computer may be used. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a ROM, a CD-ROM, and a DVD. These programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be recorded in the memory 406 or the like after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The memory 406 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the CPU 404.

  The display unit 412 is configured by a liquid crystal display panel, a CRT, or the like, and displays an image under the control of the CPU 404.

  The operation unit 414 is an operation unit that can be operated by the operator, and includes a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, and the like. In the present embodiment, the operation unit 414 is configured by a mouse, a touch panel, or the like. However, the operation unit 414 is not limited thereto, and may be anything that can be operated (inputable) by an operator (user), such as a microphone. It may be.

  The communication control unit 416 is for communicating with various devices such as the member management computer 500 and the information display terminal 600.

  Various tables stored in the storage unit in the electronically configured hall computer 400, member management computer 500, unit controller 700, and the like will be described in detail.

[Electrical configuration of information display terminal]
The electrical configuration of the information display terminal 600 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the information display terminal 600, as shown in FIG. 6, a CPU 604 and a memory 606 as a control unit 602, a data bus 608, a storage unit 610, a display unit 612, an operation unit 614, a communication control unit 616, a card reader 618, and the like. It is configured to include. Further, the data bus 608 is connected with a CPU 604 as a control unit 602, a memory 606, a storage unit 610, a display unit 612, an operation unit 614, a communication control unit 616, a card reader 618, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the information display terminal 600 has an electrical configuration similar to that of the above-described devices. Therefore, a configuration different from those devices will be described, and description of the same configuration will be omitted.

  The card reader 618 is a device for reading various information recorded on a prepaid card inserted in the information display terminal 600 under the control of the CPU 604.

  In the present embodiment, the display unit 612 in the information display terminal 600 corresponds to an example of a display unit.

[Prepaid card data table]
A prepaid card data table stored in the storage unit 716 of the unit controller 700 in the above-described electrical configuration will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the prepaid card data table described below is not stored in the storage unit 716, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the storage unit 716.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the storage unit 716 stores various data corresponding to the prepaid card, and stores a prepaid card data table for managing sales at the game hall 1000. In this prepaid card data table, a card ID, member / visitor identification data, member ID, remaining frequency data, issuance frequency data, and a usage number are recorded in association with each other.

  The card ID is information for identifying a prepaid card, and a different ID is assigned to each prepaid card.

  The member / visitor identification data is information for identifying whether a member is a member or not (a visitor).

  The member ID is information for identifying the member. When the above-mentioned member / visitor identification data is member data, a different ID is assigned to each member ID.

  The remaining frequency data is data indicating the frequency remaining in the prepaid card (frequency for lending game balls).

  The issue frequency data is data indicating the frequency (frequency for lending game balls) associated with the prepaid card when the prepaid card is issued.

  The usage table number is data for identifying a gaming machine that is currently used (played). When a prepaid card is inserted into any of the card units, the gaming machine corresponding to the card unit is recognized as the gaming machine currently in use, and a number for identifying the gaming machine is recorded. The On the other hand, when the prepaid card is not inserted into any of the card units, it is recognized that the gaming machine is not currently used, and data indicating that the gaming machine is not being used is recorded.

  In the present embodiment, in such a prepaid card data table, a corresponding record is generated in response to the issuance of a prepaid card.

  By recording such a prepaid card data table, information about the prepaid card such as the remaining number of issued prepaid cards can be managed, and the information is supplied to the sales management computer 800, whereby sales management is performed. The computer 800 makes it possible to manage sales at the game hall 1000 or the like.

  The storage unit 516 in the member management computer 500 also stores a table in which a card ID and a member ID are associated with each other like a prepaid card data table.

[Game information data table]
In addition, the game information data table stored in the storage unit 416 of the hall computer 400 in the above-described electrical configuration will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the game information data table described below is not stored in the storage unit 416, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the storage unit 416.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the storage unit 416 stores a game information data table for summing up game information related to games played for each gaming machine. In this game information data table, the machine number, the model data, the special prize data, the probability variation data, the variation start count data, the IN data, the OUT data, and the starting rate data are stored in association with each other. ing.

  The machine number is data for identifying the gaming machine. This machine number is given a different number for each gaming machine.

  The model data is data for identifying the model of the gaming machine. This model data is associated with each gaming machine. The model data is numbered for each gaming machine, and the same data is assigned to the same model and different data is assigned to different models. Note that the type of gaming machine referred to here is the type of gaming machine, and includes, for example, those having the same appearance but different control contents (so-called different specifications).

  The special prize data is data for counting the number of times of transition to the big hit gaming state. This special prize data is associated with each gaming machine. The special prize data is counted up every time the gaming machine shifts to the big hit gaming state.

  The probability variation data is data for counting the number of times of transition to the probability variation state. This probability variation data is associated with each gaming machine. Further, the probability variation data is counted up every time the gaming machine shifts to the probability variation state.

  The variation start number data is data indicating the number of times that the result of variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. This variable start frequency data is associated with each gaming machine. The variable start count data is counted up every time a result of variable display of identification information is derived and displayed in the gaming machine.

  The IN data is data for counting the number of game balls fired in the game area. This IN data is associated with each gaming machine. The IN data is counted up in response to the game ball being discharged from the gaming machine. In the present embodiment, a detection device (not shown) separate from the gaming machine is connected to the LAN 1, and the detection device is a game ball (for example, an outball) discharged from the gaming area of the gaming machine. Each time it detects that a predetermined number of game balls have been discharged, a signal to that effect is transmitted to the hall computer 400 or the like. On the other hand, when the signal is received by the hall computer 400 or the like, the IN data is counted up by a predetermined number every time the signal is received.

  The OUT data is data for counting the number of game balls paid out in the gaming machine. This OUT data is associated with each gaming machine. The OUT data is counted up every time a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out.

  The starting rate data is data indicating the starting rate calculated from IN data and OUT data. This turnout rate data is associated with each gaming machine. Further, the pitching rate data is aggregated every time the IN data and the OUT data are updated.

  In the present embodiment, when a game is played in each of the pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,..., The game information data table is additionally updated. By recording such a game information data table, the progress of the game and the result of the game can be analyzed for each gaming machine. That is, predetermined game information is aggregated based on output signals relating to games output from each of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,.

  The storage unit 516 in the member management computer 500 also stores a table in which the machine number and the model data are associated with each other like the game information data table.

[Member data table]
Further, a member data table stored in the storage unit 516 of the member management computer 500 in the above-described electrical configuration will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the member data table described below is not stored in the storage unit 516, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the storage unit 516.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the storage unit 516 stores a member data table for collecting and storing information on members. This member data table includes a member ID, point-of-visit point data, accumulated ball number data, last game time data, birthday data, gender data, jackpot data, IN data (Total), and OUT data. (Total), card receiving data, and game machine number are stored in association with each other.

  The member ID is information for identifying the member as described above. When the card ID is supplied to the member management computer 500, it is possible to recognize whether or not the card ID is a member by referring to the table described above. When the card ID is recognized as a member, game information supplied from the gaming machine is additionally recorded for each member (player).

  The point-of-visit point data is point data relating to member visits. When the card ID is recognized as a member when the member visits, the store visit point is updated.

  The number of stored balls data is information indicating the number of game balls stored by members. When the game is over, the number of remaining game balls is updated according to the request of the member.

  The last game time data is data indicating the time of the last game played by the member.

  The birthday data is data indicating the birthday of the member.

  Gender data is data indicating the gender of a member.

  The total jackpot data is data indicating the total number of jackpots in games played by members within a predetermined period.

  IN data (Total) is the total number of IN data in a game played by a member within a predetermined period.

  OUT data (Total) is the total number of OUT data in a game played by a member within a predetermined period.

  Card acceptance data is data indicating whether a prepaid card is accepted for each member.

  The gaming machine number is data indicating the machine number of the accepted gaming machine when the above-described card receiving data is being accepted.

  By recording such a member data table, it becomes possible to recognize various types of information related to members (players).

[Game history data table]
Further, a game history data table stored in the storage unit 516 of the member management computer 500 in the above-described electrical configuration will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the game history data table described below is not stored in the storage unit 516, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the storage unit 516.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the storage unit 516 stores a game history data table for managing game information relating to games played during a predetermined period, which is aggregated for each member (identifiable player). . In this game history data table, the model and the number of card receptions are associated with each member ID. Further, the game history information in the present embodiment is information for specifying the number of times a game has been performed for each model.

  In the present embodiment, game history data for the last week is calculated (aggregated). In the present embodiment, such a sampling period (predetermined period) is set to be changeable by operating the operation unit 514 of the member management computer 500. As a result, the predetermined period described above is determined according to the operation of the operator, so that the game data to be displayed can be changed according to various factors related to the game, such as replacement of gaming machines and the customer base of the player. It is possible to improve convenience.

  By recording such a game history data table, game history information can be recognized for each player based on the determination result of the gaming machine model and the determination result of the member (player). Specifically, for a player with a member ID of 1000215, the model with the highest number of games is model A, and for a player with a member ID of 1000216, the game has the highest number of times. The model is model B. By recording such a game history data table, the member management computer 500 can recognize a model having the highest number of times a player has played a game in a predetermined period.

[Description of display screen]
Further, a display screen of game data relating to game information executed by the above-described configuration will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  Initially, when a prepaid card is not inserted in the information display terminal 600, as shown in FIG. 11, characters “Please insert a membership card” are displayed on the display unit 612.

  When a prepaid card as a membership card is inserted into the information display terminal 600, game data (model data) related to the model A is displayed on the display unit 612 as shown in FIG. As will be described in detail later, the model A is the model with the highest number of times the player has played a game in a predetermined period (for example, one week). Note that such a screen is displayed only when a player inserts a prepaid card.

  For example, for a certain player (member A), the fact that the model A is the most frequently played is that the player often plays for the model A. Since it is predicted to be checked, prompt display of game data related to the model A can improve convenience for the player. In other words, by displaying the game data related to the model having the highest number of times the player has played in the predetermined period on the display unit 612, for example, the game data related to the model having the highest frequency of playing the game in the predetermined period, The display can be easily and promptly performed without causing the player to perform complicated operations.

  The predetermined period described above is determined in accordance with an operation by the operation unit 514 that can be operated by the operator in the member management computer 500. Therefore, the game data to be displayed can be set to be changeable according to various factors relating to the game, such as replacement of gaming machines and the customer base of the player, and the convenience can be improved.

  Further, after such game data is displayed, one of a plurality of types of game data is displayed in accordance with the player's operation, as in the conventional information display terminal.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, a selection screen for selecting either personal data or table data is displayed.

  When personal data is selected, as shown in FIG. 14, a selection screen for selecting either game history or accumulated ball information is displayed. When a game history is selected, as shown in FIG. 15, game history data (an example of game data) performed by the identified member is displayed in time series. On the other hand, when the stored ball information is selected, as shown in FIG. 16, the stored ball information after being performed by the identified member is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the machine data is selected, a selection screen for selecting any of the designated machine data, model-specific data, and ranking data is displayed as shown in FIG.

  When the designated table data is selected, as shown in FIG. 18, a screen for inputting the gaming machine number is displayed. When the machine number of the gaming machine is normally input, as shown in FIG. 19, a screen for selecting one of weekly data, current day data, yesterday data, and big hit number is displayed. When one week data is selected, as shown in FIG. 20, game data for one week (for example, pitch data) is displayed.

  When model-specific data is selected, a screen for selecting the model of the gaming machine is displayed as shown in FIG. When the model A is selected, game data relating to the model A is displayed as shown in FIG.

  When the ranking data is selected, as shown in FIG. 23, the ranking data of the game data of the day (for example, ranking of the number of jackpots) is displayed.

  In this way, unlike the conventional game system in which the game data is displayed by performing complicated and complicated operations, the game system in the present embodiment has a plurality of types of games depending on the read player specifying information. Of the data, the game data to be displayed is determined, so the type of game data to be displayed is determined according to the player identification information. For example, various types of game data such as the game data of the model predicted to be desired by the player The game data can be displayed easily and quickly without requiring the player to perform complicated operations.

  Further, the machine type is determined from the gaming machine identification information output from the player identification information reading device, the player is determined from the player identification information output from the player identification information reading device, and the result of the determination For example, the player records game history information for each model for specifying the number of times the game has been performed for each player and determines game data to be displayed based on the game history information. Thus, various game data such as game data relating to a frequently used model can be displayed easily and promptly without causing the player to perform complicated operations.

  Furthermore, game data is displayed based on the game information related to the model with the highest number of times the player has played in the predetermined period. For example, game data related to the model with the highest frequency of playing games in the predetermined period is displayed. It is possible to display easily and quickly without causing the player to perform complicated operations.

[Game system operation]
Processing executed in the gaming system 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. It is assumed that a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 10A, 10B, 10C,..., A plurality of card units 300A, 300B, 300C,. explain.

  First, as shown in FIG. 24, when a prepaid card is inserted in the card unit 300A, the prepaid card is accepted (step S301). In this process, when it is detected that a prepaid card is inserted, the CPU 310 causes the card R / W 313 to read the card ID from the prepaid card. That is, the card unit 300A (CPU 310) reads player specifying information that can specify a player.

  In step S302, the card unit 300A executes device identification information transmission processing and member identification information transmission processing. In this process, the CPU 310 transmits device identification information for identifying the gaming machine to the member management computer 500. Further, the CPU 310 transmits member identification information for identifying the player to the member management computer 500. That is, the card unit 300A (CPU 310) outputs game machine specifying information that can specify the corresponding gaming machine, and outputs player identification information based on the read player specifying information. In the present embodiment, the card unit 300A (CPU 310) corresponds to an example of a player specifying information reading device, a player specifying information reading means, a gaming machine specifying information output means, and a player identification information output means.

  On the other hand, the member management computer 500 executes device identification information reception processing and member identification information reception processing (step S501). In this process, the CPU 504 receives device identification information and member identification information from the card unit 300A.

  Then, the CPU 504 updates the game history data based on the received device identification information and member identification information (step S502). In this process, the CPU 504 determines a game machine model, a player, and the like. That is, the member management computer 500 (CPU 504) determines the model of the gaming machine installed corresponding to the card unit 300A from the device identification information output from the card unit 300A and outputs it from the card unit 300A. A player is determined from the player identification information. As a result, the member management computer 500 can specify (identify) a player and can specify a gaming machine performed by the specified player. Of course, as described above, the CPU 504 can also specify the model of the gaming machine by referring to the table in which the machine number and the model data are associated with each other. In this embodiment, the member management computer 500 (CPU 504) corresponds to an example of a model determination unit and a player determination unit.

  Then, the CPU 504 updates the game history data based on the determination result. Specifically, the CPU 504 reads sampling period data from the storage unit 410.

  The sampling period data is set to be changeable according to the operation of the operation unit 514 that can be operated by the operator. That is, the member management computer 500 (CPU 504) determines a predetermined period according to the operation by the operation unit 514. In the present embodiment, the member management computer 500 (CPU 504) corresponds to an example of a period determination unit.

  As a result, the predetermined period described above is determined according to the operation of the operator, so that the game data to be displayed can be changed according to various factors related to the game, such as replacement of gaming machines and the customer base of the player. It is possible to improve convenience.

  Then, the CPU 504 cumulatively counts the number of times the player has played a game in a predetermined period corresponding to the sampling period data based on the identified player and the model of the gaming machine on which the game is played by the player. The game history data table and the like are updated. That is, the CPU 504 records game history information for each player based on the above-described determination result. As a specific example, the CPU 504 records, for each player, game history information for each model for specifying the number of times the game has been performed based on the determination result described above. In the present embodiment, the member management computer 500 (CPU 504) corresponds to an example of a game history information recording unit.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10A, a game information transmission process for the game is executed (step S11). In this process, the main control circuit 60 and the CPU 133 generate game information according to the game result and progress, and transmit the game information to the hall computer 400.

  On the other hand, the hall computer 400 executes a game information reception process (step S401). In this process, the CPU 404 receives game information from the pachinko gaming machine 10A. Then, the CPU 404 updates the received game information (step S402). Specifically, the CPU 404 records the received game information. As described above, the hall computer 400 (CPU 404) counts and records predetermined game information based on the output signals related to the games output from each of the plurality of gaming machines installed in the game arcade. In the present embodiment, the hall computer 400 (CPU 404) corresponds to an example of a game information management device, game information totaling means, and game information recording means.

  A part or all of such game information is transmitted not only to the hall computer 400 but also to the member management computer 500. That is, the CPU 504 records the received game information. As described above, the member management computer 500 (CPU 504) aggregates and records predetermined game information based on the output signals related to the games output from each of the plurality of gaming machines installed in the game arcade. . In this embodiment, the member management computer 500 (CPU 504) corresponds to an example of a game information management device, game information totaling means, and game information recording means.

  In this way, the player and the gaming machine are specified by the member management computer 500, and various game information is aggregated and recorded by the hall computer 400 and the member management computer 500, so that these information can be read from each other. Thus, the player, the gaming machine in which the player played the game, and the game information relating to the game played by the player are aggregated and recorded in an identifiable manner.

  On the other hand, when a prepaid card is inserted in the information display terminal 600, the prepaid card is accepted (step S601). In this process, when it is detected that a prepaid card is inserted, the CPU 610 causes the card reader 618 to read the card ID from the prepaid card. That is, the information display terminal 600 (CPU 604) reads player specifying information that can specify a player. In the present embodiment, the information display terminal 600 (CPU 604) corresponds to an example of a player specifying information reading unit. Then, the CPU 604 transmits member identification information such as a prepaid card ID to the member management computer 500 (step S602).

  On the other hand, in the member management computer 500, the CPU 504 receives the member identification information and executes a member search process (step S511). In this process, the CPU 504 searches the member corresponding to the member identification information with reference to the member data table. Then, the CPU 504 refers to the game history data (step S512) and transmits member information to the information display terminal 600 (step S513). The member information here is member name information and model information that the member (player) has played most frequently during a predetermined period.

  On the other hand, in the information display terminal 600, the CPU 604 receives member information (step S611), and determines display information based on the member information (step S612). In this process, the CPU 604 determines game data to be displayed on the display unit 612 among a plurality of types of game data in accordance with the card ID (corresponding to the member ID) of the read prepaid card. In other words, the CPU 604 determines game data to be displayed on the display unit 612 based on the game history data (game history information) recorded in the storage unit 510 of the member management computer 500. As a specific example, the CPU 604 determines game data related to a model having the largest number of times the player has played in a predetermined period (for example, one week) as game data to be displayed on the display unit 612. Become. The information display terminal 600 (CPU 604) corresponds to an example of display game data determination means.

  Then, the CPU 604 transmits a game information request signal to the hall computer 400 (step S613). The game information request signal here is a signal for requesting game data relating to the display information determined in step S612. Specifically, it is a signal for requesting game data relating to display information determined based on game history information, such as game data relating to a model having the largest number of times a player has played in a predetermined period.

  On the other hand, in the hall computer 400, the CPU 404 receives a game information request signal (step S411), and transmits game information corresponding to the signal to the information display terminal 600 (step S412).

  On the other hand, in the information display terminal 600, the CPU 604 receives game information corresponding to the game information request signal (step S614), and executes game information display processing (step S615). That is, the information display terminal 600 (CPU 604) performs control for causing the display unit 612 to display game data relating to the display information determined in step S612. In other words, the display unit 612 in the information display terminal 600 displays a plurality of types of game data based on the game information recorded in the storage unit 410 of the hall computer 400 regarding the display information determined in step S612. It becomes. In particular, when the information display terminal 600 reads player specifying information that can specify a player, a game related to a model having the largest number of games played by a player corresponding to the player specifying information in a predetermined period. The data is displayed on the display unit 612. The information display terminal 600 (CPU 604) corresponds to an example of display control means.

  Thereby, game data to be displayed is determined from among a plurality of types of game data in accordance with the read player identification information, so that the type of game data to be displayed is determined in accordance with the player identification information. For example, various kinds of game data such as game data of a model predicted to be desired by the player can be displayed easily and quickly without causing the player to perform complicated operations.

  Further, the machine type is determined from the gaming machine identification information output from the player identification information reading device, the player is determined from the player identification information output from the player identification information reading device, and the result of the determination For example, the player records game history information for each model for specifying the number of times the game has been performed for each player and determines game data to be displayed based on the game history information. Thus, various game data such as game data relating to a frequently used model can be displayed easily and promptly without causing the player to perform complicated operations.

  Furthermore, game data is displayed based on the game information related to the model with the highest number of times the player has played in the predetermined period. For example, game data related to the model with the highest frequency of playing games in the predetermined period is displayed. It is possible to display easily and quickly without causing the player to perform complicated operations.

  On the other hand, in the information display terminal 600, as shown in FIG. 25, when the CPU 604 accepts an operation by a player or the like (step S621), the CPU 604 determines display information according to the operation (step S622).

  Then, the CPU 604 transmits a game information request signal to the hall computer 400 (step S623). The game information request signal here is a signal for requesting game data relating to the display information determined in step S612.

  On the other hand, in the hall computer 400, the CPU 404 receives a game information request signal (step S421), and transmits game information corresponding to the signal to the information display terminal 600 (step S422).

  On the other hand, in the information display terminal 600, the CPU 604 receives game information corresponding to the game information request signal (step S624), and executes display processing of game information (step S625). That is, the information display terminal 600 (CPU 604) performs control for causing the display unit 612 to display game data related to the display information determined in step S612 (according to the player's operation). In other words, the display unit 612 in the information display terminal 600 displays a plurality of types of game data based on the game information recorded in the storage unit 410 of the hall computer 400 with respect to display information corresponding to the player's operation. It will be.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the hall computer 400 and the member management computer 500 are provided separately. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hall computer 400 and the member management computer 500 having the functions described above are integrated. It is good also as a structure provided with a computer. Thereby, the data can be unified. Of course, the function may be distributed to three or more computers. As a result, the control load due to the function distribution can be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,..., And the information display terminal 600 are separately provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,..., An integrated computer having the function of the information display terminal 600 may be provided. Of course, the functions may be distributed to three or more computers. For example, the card units 300A, 300B, 300C,..., A prepaid function for lending game balls, and a player specification for specifying a player It is good also as a structure (what is called a double sand) which equips a separate apparatus with a function.

  In this embodiment, the unit controller 700 and the sales management computer 800 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the unit controller 700 and the sales management computer 800 may not be provided.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the predetermined period is determined according to the operation by the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined period may not be determined according to the operation by the operation unit and may be set in advance. .

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game data related to the model having the largest number of times the player has played in the predetermined period is determined as the game data to be displayed on the display unit 612. , Such as game data related to the model with the best game play rate, game data related to the model with the largest number of variable display of identification information, game data related to the machine number with the largest number of hits, etc. Even if the game data is based on the game information, it is only necessary to be able to determine game data to be displayed on the display unit from among a plurality of types of game data in accordance with the player specifying information capable of specifying the player. Furthermore, for example, game data to be displayed on the display unit 612 may be set in advance for each player (member). That is, the game data to be displayed on the display unit 612 may be determined in accordance with the read player identification information.

  In this embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is used as a gaming machine to be installed in the game hall. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a slot gaming machine (including a pachislot gaming machine), etc. Any gaming machine having a function to determine may be used.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention is mainly aggregated by a game information aggregating means for aggregating predetermined game information based on an output signal relating to a game output from a gaming machine installed in a game hall, and the game information aggregating means. Game information recording means for recording the game information, display means for displaying a plurality of types of game data based on the game information recorded in the game information recording means, and display for performing display control of the display means The control means, the player specifying information reading means for reading the player specifying information capable of specifying the player, and the display control means according to the player specifying information read by the player specifying reading means, It has a display game data determining means for determining game data to be displayed on the display means among a plurality of types of game data. , Game information recording means, display means, display control means, player identification information reading means, display game data determination means, a plurality of gaming machines, player identification information reading apparatus, game information management apparatus, model determination means, player determination Specific configurations of the means, the game history information recording means, the operation means, the period determining means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a block diagram which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance in the card unit of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing a pachinko gaming machine and a card unit of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hall computer, member management computer, unit controller, and sales management computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prepaid card data table in the unit controller of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game information data table in the hall computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the member data table in the member management computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game history data table in the member management computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the information display terminal of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 10 Pachinko machine 300 Card unit 400 Hall computer 500 Member management computer 600 Information display terminal 700 Unit controller 800 Sales management computer 1000 Game hall

Claims (4)

Game information totaling means for totaling predetermined game information based on an output signal related to a game output from a gaming machine installed in a game hall;
Game information recording means for recording game information aggregated by the game information aggregation means;
Display means for displaying a plurality of types of game data based on the game information recorded in the game information recording means;
Display control means for performing display control of the display means;
A player specifying information reading means for reading player specifying information capable of specifying a player;
The display control means is a display game data determination means for determining game data to be displayed on the display means, out of the plurality of types of game data, according to the player specifying information read by the player specifying reading means. A gaming system comprising: The gaming system according to claim 1,
A plurality of the gaming machines are installed in the game hall,
A game machine specifying information output means provided corresponding to each gaming machine, having the player specifying information reading means, and outputting gaming machine specifying information capable of specifying the corresponding gaming machine, and the player specifying information A player identification information reading device having player identification information output means for outputting player identification information based on the player identification information read by the reading means;
A game information management device having the game information recording means,
The game information management device includes:
Model determining means for determining a model of a gaming machine installed corresponding to the player specifying information reading device from the gaming machine specifying information output from the player specifying information reading device;
Player determination means for determining a player from the player identification information output from the player identification information reader;
Based on the determination results of the model determination means and the player determination means, there is a game history information recording means for recording, for each player, game history information for each model for specifying the number of times a game has been played. And
The display game data determining means has a function of determining game data to be displayed on the display means based on the game history information recorded in the game history information recording means. In the gaming system according to claim 2,
The display game data determining means has a function of determining game data relating to a model having the largest number of games played by a player in a predetermined period as game data to be displayed on the display means. . In the gaming system according to claim 3,
Operation means operable by the operator;
A gaming system comprising: period determining means for determining the predetermined period in response to an operation by the operating means.

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