JP2008018276A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To judge the performance (popularity) of a game machine from biological information acquired from players actually playing game. <P>SOLUTION: A game system equipped with an information collection terminal and a managing unit for games is provided with a biological information detection means for detecting the biological information of the players. The managing unit for games is provided with a biological-level information discriminative judgment means for judging which type of game machine matches the biological-level information detected, a biological-level computing means which computes the biological-level information per type of game machine from the result of the judgement, a performance judging means which judges performance per type of game machine and an operation rate computing means which computes operation rate per type of game machine. The information collection terminal is provided with an operation rate/biological-level judging means which judges the performance per type of game machine from the result of the computation per type of game machine by the biological-level computing means and the operation rate computed by the operation rate computing means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming system for processing management information in a game arcade in which a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, or a slot machine is installed, and in particular, presents sales information using a player's biological information. The present invention relates to a gaming system.

  Conventionally, the popularity of a gaming machine is determined based on the operating rate of the gaming machine and the number of players between islands, and the replacement timing of the gaming machine is determined so as to replace the gaming machine whose popularity has decreased.

  As such a technique, the entrance / exit person measurement device measures the number of players entering and exiting the passage between two islands, and outputs the measured value to the control device. The used number measuring unit of the control device inputs data indicating that a game is being played from the game machine being played, and calculates the number of games currently being used. The number counting unit counts the number of players who are not playing games in the aisle from the number of visitors, the number of people leaving, and the measured number of units entered from each entry / exit measurement device. Store in the count value storage. A technique for recognizing the popularity of a gaming machine with high accuracy by reading the stored count value as appropriate and creating analysis data indicating the popularity of the gaming machine has been proposed (for example, patents). Reference 1).

In addition, for the purpose of smooth recycling of gaming machines, the manufacturer's server device detects a model that is not popular among the multiple types of gaming machines installed in the amusement hall, and responds to this detection result. Therefore, a technique has been proposed in which the replacement timing of the gaming machine is clearly determined, and as a result, a smooth recycling operation can be performed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-80560 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-126311

  However, when the popularity of a gaming machine is determined based on the operating rate of the gaming machine, after the operating rate is judged to be unpopular due to a decline in the operating rate, the gaming store is slow even if it takes business measures. Cannot be used effectively. In addition, at the initial stage when a new machine is replaced, the operating rate is high for any gaming machine, so the popularity cannot be determined at that time.

  Furthermore, when determining the popularity of a gaming machine based on the number of players between islands, the number of players between islands depends on the advertising method of the gaming machine and the appearance of the game. It becomes different from the popularity for the player who played the game.

  An object of the present invention is to determine the performance (popularity) of a gaming machine based on biological information acquired from a player who is actually playing a game.

  A first invention is a gaming system comprising: an information collection terminal device that collects operation information from a gaming machine installed in a game arcade; and a game management device that manages operation information collected by the information collection terminal device The biological information detecting means for detecting the biological information of the player, wherein the information collecting terminal device generates the biological level information generated based on the biological information detected by the biological information detecting means. Information management means for transmitting to the game management device, the received data storage means for storing the biological level information received from the information collection terminal device, and the biological level information stored in the received data storage means, Based on the determination result by the biological level information classification determination means for determining which type of gaming machine the biological level information corresponds to, and the biological level information classification determination means A living body level calculating means for calculating living body level information for each model of the gaming machine, a performance judging means for determining the performance for each model of the gaming machine, and an operating rate calculating means for calculating the operating rate for each model of the gaming machine And the performance determining means for each model of the gaming machine based on the result calculated for each model of the gaming machine by the biological level calculating means and the operating rate calculated by the operating rate calculating means. It is characterized by comprising an operating rate biometric level determining means for determining the performance of the system.

  According to a second invention, in the first invention, the game management device refers to a business policy storage unit that stores a business policy to be proposed for each performance of the gaming machine, and a storage content of the business policy storage unit. And a business policy proposing means for proposing a business policy for each model of the gaming machine based on the determination result by the performance determining means, the business policy proposing means by the operating rate biometric level determining means. If it is determined that both the level information and the operation rate have decreased, replacement of the gaming machine of the model is proposed.

  In the first invention, a gaming system comprising: an information collection terminal device that collects operation information from gaming machines installed in a game arcade; and a game management device that manages operation information collected by the information collection terminal device The biological information detecting means for detecting the biological information of the player, wherein the information collecting terminal device generates the biological level information generated based on the biological information detected by the biological information detecting means. Information management means for transmitting to the game management device, the received data storage means for storing the biological level information received from the information collection terminal device, and the biological level information stored in the received data storage means, Based on the determination result by the biological level information classification determination means for determining which type of gaming machine the biological level information corresponds to, and the biological level information classification determination means A living body level calculating means for calculating the living body level information for each model of the gaming machine, a performance determining means for determining the performance for each model of the gaming machine, and an operating rate calculation for calculating the operating rate for each model of the gaming machine. And the performance determining means is based on the result calculated for each model of the gaming machine by the biological level calculating means and the operating rate calculated by the operating rate calculating means. Since it has an operating rate biometric level judging means for judging each performance, it is possible to judge the performance (popularity) of the gaming machine based on the data of the biological information for each type of gaming machine and propose an optimal business policy. . In other words, the game management device collects the player's biological information, analyzes the performance of the gaming machine for each model, and presents the sales policy based on the analysis result, so from the player who is actually playing the game Since the performance of the gaming machine is determined based on the acquired biological information, it is possible to grasp the accurate performance at an early stage and take sales measures, so that the gaming machine can be used effectively.

  Further, it is possible to determine the performance (popularity) of the gaming machine based on the biometric information data for each type of gaming machine and propose an optimal business policy.

  Further, since the performance is determined based on the average living body level information and the operation rate, it is possible to propose a detailed business policy that can determine the detailed performance according to the situation.

  In the second invention, the gaming management device refers to the sales policy storage means for storing the sales policy to be proposed for each performance of the gaming machine, and the performance determination means with reference to the stored contents of the sales policy storage means. A sales policy proposing means for proposing a sales policy for each model of the gaming machine based on the determination result of the game machine, wherein the sales policy proposing means is configured to use the biometric level information and the operating rate by the operating rate biometric level determining means. If it is determined that both have declined, we will propose replacement of the game machine of the model, so we will propose an appropriate replacement time for the machine, so there will be no profit or replacement of a game machine that can still be used It is possible to prevent the gaming machine from being installed for a long time.

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

  FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  An internal network is provided inside the game hall, and the base unit 200, the game management device 400, and the member management server 450 are connected to the internal network.

  An internal network provided in the amusement hall is configured by, for example, Ethernet (registered trademark, the same applies hereinafter). Addresses are set for devices connected to the internal network, and communication between devices (for example, data transfer to specific devices and transmission of command signals) and broadcast communication to a plurality of devices (for example, Multicast or broadcast).

  A display (display device) 441 and a printer 443 are connected to the game management device (hall management computer) 400, and operation information is collected from the game machines 1 installed inside the game hall, and the operations of the game machines 1 are performed. Monitor the situation. Then, the operation information collected from the gaming machine 1 is analyzed to analyze the sales of the gaming hall, adjust the nails of the gaming machine 1, and find fraud with the gaming machine 1.

  A plurality of gaming machines 1 are installed on the island facility, and a membership card unit 300 is added to the gaming machine main body 1a. Further, the gaming machine 1 incorporates a biological information terminal device 160 as will be described later. One unit 200 (information collecting terminal device) is connected to each gaming machine 1 or a plurality of (for example, two) gaming machines 1, and the unit 200 receives operation information output from the gaming machine 1. collect.

  The base unit 200 is connected to the gaming machine 1, collects operating information output from the gaming machine 1, and accumulates operating information for a predetermined period (for example, a prize ball calculated based on a prize ball signal) The cumulative value of the operation information is transmitted to the game management device 400. The accumulated value of the operation information generated by the base unit 200 for a predetermined period is normally calculated for each business unit (from the start of the day to the end of business), but is calculated in units of weeks or months. May be.

  Further, the base unit 200 is connected to the biological information terminal device 160, collects the biological level information of the player in the game output from the biological information terminal device 160, and uses the biological level information for gaming. It transmits to the management apparatus 400. The configuration of the base unit 200 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  It should be noted that the table unit 200 may be provided with an information disclosure device, a calling lamp, or the like that displays the past operating status (the number of starts, the number of jackpots, etc.) of the gaming machine 1.

A membership card unit 300 is connected to the base unit 200. The membership card unit 300 includes a card reader / writer that reads a membership number from a membership card (magnetic card, IC card, coin-type IC chip, etc.) given to a player.
This card reader / writer can read the membership number from the inserted membership card and write membership information on the membership card. Further, an IC card reading unit may be provided, and a member card is brought close to the IC card reading unit, whereby a member number is read from a storage unit built in the member card and member information is written to the member card. . Then, the acquired member number is transmitted to the member management server 350.

  In addition, the membership card unit 300 includes a display unit. This display unit is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a CRT (CRT), etc., and membership management based on the past operating status of the gaming machine 1 (the number of starts, the number of jackpots, etc.) and the member number Member information (member name, game history, etc.) acquired from the server 350 and information notified to the player from the game hall are displayed.

  A member management server (member management computer) 450 is connected to a display (display device) 451, a printer 452, and a member registration machine 454, and based on the member number acquired by the member card unit 300, the game contents ( Manage store visit frequency, amount of money used, number of jackpots, etc.).

  A relay terminal (router) may be provided between the base unit 200 and the game management device 400. The relay terminal is provided for each island facility in the game hall, and relays information from the base unit 200 installed in the island facility and transmits it to the game management device 400 and the member management server 450. In addition, a remote IO may be placed instead of the base unit 200, and the base unit 200 may be installed for each island facility. By configuring in this way, it is possible to deal with a game system using a method conventionally called an island computer.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the base unit 200 according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The base unit 200 is provided with a CPU 201, a ROM 202 that stores programs and the like, and a RAM 203 that is a memory used as a work area when the CPU operates. The RAM 203 stores the operation level information collected from the biometric information terminal device 160 and the operation information storage unit that stores the operation information collected from the gaming machine 1 (hit information, special figure rotation information, output information, and entry information). A biometric information storage unit and a member information storage unit for storing member card information collected from the member card unit 300 are provided.

  This output information is stored on the basis of a prize ball number signal output from the gaming machine 1 or a supply signal output from a supply / recovery unit (replenishment number counting unit of the supply tank) provided in the gaming machine 1. . In addition, the incoming ball information is stored based on the number-of-fires signal output from the gaming machine 1 and the recovery signal output from the supply / recovery unit (collected ball counter of the out tank) provided in the gaming machine 1. . In addition, it is good also considering what added the out ball signal to the winning opening signal output from the gaming machine 1 as the ball signal.

  In addition, the stand unit 200 is provided with an interface (I / F) 204 to which information collection target devices (the gaming machine 1, the biological information terminal device 160, and the member card unit 300) are connected. In addition, the base unit 200 is provided with a communication interface (communication I / F) 205 that performs data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol. A game management device 400 and a member management server 450 are connected to the communication interface 205 via an internal network.

  The base unit 200 attaches time data to information collected from the gaming machine 1, the biometric information terminal device 160, and the membership card unit 300 and stores the information in the RAM 203. When a data request signal is received from the game management apparatus 400, the information stored in the RAM 203 is transmitted to the game management apparatus 400.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a part of a control system centering on the game control device 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control device 100 is a main control device that controls the game in an integrated manner, a CPU that controls game control, a ROM that stores invariant information for game control, and a RAM that is used as a work area during game control Is composed of a game microcomputer 101 having a built-in memory, an input / output interface 102 and the like.

  The gaming microcomputer 101 is provided with an external communication terminal 104, and an identification number uniquely set in the gaming microcomputer 101 can be output from the external communication terminal 104, and this external communication terminal By connecting the inspection device and the game management device 400 to 104, the gaming machine can be identified.

  The gaming microcomputer 101 includes various detection devices (general prize opening sensors 51.1 to 51.N, special symbol start sensor 52, normal symbol start sensor 53, count sensor 54, continuation sensor 55 via the input / output interface 102. ) To perform various processes such as a big hit lottery. Then, through the input / output interface 102, a command signal is transmitted to each subordinate control device (the effect control device 110, the discharge and emission control device 120), the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 9A, the big prize opening solenoid 10A, etc. Control all over.

  The effect control device 110 includes a display control CPU, a VDP (Video Display Processor), and the like, and generates RGB signals to be output to the image display device 8. In addition, the effect control device 110 controls lighting of decoration devices (decoration lamp, decoration LED, etc.) provided in the game frame and the game board. In addition, the effect control device 110 controls the output of sound effects from the speaker 27.

  A variation display command, an identification information command, a confirmation command, a demo display command, a fanfare command, a jackpot command, an error command, and the like are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 110 as display control command signals. Further, a command signal for changing the display mode according to a difference in the gaming state such as the normal gaming state, the probability variation state, the variation time shortening state or the like is transmitted.

  The image display device 8 has a display screen portion made up of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a CRT (CRT), or the like. A plurality of variable display areas are provided in an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, and identification information (special symbol, normal symbol) and a character that produces a variable display game are displayed in each variable display region. Is displayed. In other words, in the variable display areas provided on the left, middle, and right of the display screen, symbols assigned as identification information (for example, numbers from “0” to “9” and English letters “A” and “B”) are assigned. Twelve types of characters) are displayed in a variable manner (variable display), and a variable display game is performed. The image display device 8 functions as a variable display device. In addition, an image based on the progress of the game is displayed on the display screen.

  The discharge launch control device 120 controls the operation of the discharge device 140 based on the prize ball command signal from the game control device 100 to discharge the prize ball. Further, based on a ball rental request signal from a card ball rental unit (not shown) provided in the gaming machine, the operation of the discharge device 140 is controlled to discharge the ball.

  Note that communication from the game control device 100 to each subordinate control device (the effect control device 110 and the discharge emission control device 120) is allowed only in one-way communication from the game control device 100 to the subordinate control device. ing. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the dependent control device side.

  The biological information sensor 56 is a foil-shaped pressure sensor using a piezoelectric element, and measures a pulse by converting a change in pressure on the living body caused by a change in blood flow (pulse) into a voltage change.

  The biometric information sensor 56 is provided at a position where a finger of a player who is playing a game is always touching a finger hook portion of a launching handle where the player performs a launching operation of a game ball. The biological information sensor 56 is not limited to the finger hook portion of the launching handle, but the player's hand can be used during the operation of the launching handle, such as a handle cap touched by the player's palm, or the back side of the handle touched by the player's fingertip. What is necessary is just to provide in the position which is easy to contact.

  Further, the biological information sensor 56 may be constituted by a laser light emitting element (for example, an infrared laser light emitting diode) and a laser light receiving element (for example, an infrared phototransistor) instead of the foil-shaped pressure sensor. In this case, the laser light emitted from the laser light emitting element provided on the launch handle toward the player's hand is incident on a body tissue of about 1 mm below the skin. The laser light receiving element detects reflected light from the tissue and detects the blood flow velocity and flow rate from the amount of change in the wavelength of the reflected light due to the Doppler effect. Then, the pulse is detected from the temporal change in the blood flow.

  Further, since the operation panel of the card ball lending unit (not shown) on the upper plate is often touched by the player's hand, the biological information sensor 56 may be provided on the operation panel instead of the firing handle 24.

  In addition, in a pachislot machine (slot machine game machine), not a pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine), a start lever that rotates the reel, a reel stop switch that stops the reel, or an inclined platform portion provided with a reel stop switch A biological information sensor 56 may be provided.

  The biological information sensor 56 for detecting the physiological state of the player by measuring the blood flow of the player has been described above. In addition to this, the biological information sensor 56 is configured by a CCD camera, and the player faces the gaming machine. By detecting the pupils of the left and right eyes, tracking the movement of the pupils, and detecting the state of the vergence miosis (convergence reflection that makes the pupils smaller to see nearby objects clearly) The biological information of the person can also be acquired.

  The biological information terminal device 160 acquires a signal from the biological information sensor 56, determines the player's biological level, and transmits the biological level information to the table unit 200. Note that the biological information terminal device 160 may be provided in the gaming machine as a separate control device, or may be provided in the game control device 100. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, the biological information terminal device 160 may be provided not on the gaming machine 1 but on the base unit 200.

  The touch sensor 24a is provided at a place where the player's hand is always in contact with the operation of the launch handle, and detects that the player is touching the launch handle. The firing stop switch 24b detects that the player has operated a stop button in order to stop firing the hit ball.

  The input / output interface 102 of the game control device 100 and the biological information terminal device 160 are connected to the external output terminal 41, and operation information output from the game control device 100 and output from the biological information terminal device 160. Output biological information.

  The power supply device 130 includes a backup power supply unit and a power failure monitoring circuit in addition to the power supply circuit. When the power failure monitoring circuit detects a voltage drop of the power supply device, the power failure monitoring circuit sequentially outputs a power failure detection signal and a reset signal to the game control device 100 and the like. When the game control device 100 receives a power failure detection signal, the game control device 100 performs a predetermined power failure process, and when it receives a reset signal, stops the operation of the CPU. The backup power supply unit backs up game data (game information, game control information) and the like by supplying backup power to the RAM of the game control device 100 or the like.

  A game area surrounded by guide rails is formed on the surface of the game board provided in the gaming machine 1. Then, a game is performed by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) toward the game area, and the launched game ball is a windmill or the like arranged at various places in the game area. The game area flows down while changing the rolling direction by the direction changing member and wins the start opening, the general winning opening or the special variable winning apparatus 10 or is discharged from the out opening provided at the bottom of the gaming area.

  In addition, a center case provided with an image display device (special symbol display device) 8 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area, and a variable prize apparatus 10 having a big prize opening is disposed below the game area.

  Below the center case, a start opening provided with a special symbol start sensor 52 is arranged. The starting opening is provided with an ordinary variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory). A normal symbol start gate provided with a normal symbol start sensor 53 is arranged at predetermined positions on both the left and right sides of the start port.

  The winning of the game ball at the starting port is detected by a special symbol starting sensor 52 provided at the starting port, and the winning of the gaming ball at the general winning port 15 is N winning sensors provided for each general winning port. 51.1-51. The winning of the game ball to the special variation winning device 10 detected by N is detected by the count sensor 54 or the continuation sensor 55 provided in the special variation winning device 10. Then, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning prize opening is discharged from the discharging device 140 and supplied to the upper plate provided below the game board.

  When there is a winning game ball at the starting port, the special symbol random number counter value extracted by the winning timing of the gaming ball is stored in a special storage area (special symbol winning storage area) in the game control device 100. As a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 50 consecutive times). The upper limit of the number of special symbol winning memories can be omitted. The number stored in the special symbol winning memory is displayed on a special symbol memory state indicator provided in the center case around the image display device 8.

  The game control device 100 starts a variable display game in which the identification information composed of the numbers and the like described above is sequentially displayed based on the special symbol winning memory, and the image display device 8 displays an image related to the variable display game. . When a winning at the start opening is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the special symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), a big hit state is obtained, and three pieces of identification information are aligned ( Stop at jackpot symbol). At this time, the special variable prize-winning device 10 is in a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which the big prize opening does not accept a game ball for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the big prize solenoid 10A. To an open state in which a game ball can be easily received (a state advantageous to the player). In other words, since the special winning opening is greatly opened for a predetermined time, a game value is given that the player can acquire many game balls during this time.

  In addition, when a specific jackpot combination (for example, an odd number of eyes) is entered, a specific gaming state is entered, and after the jackpot game (special game state) is finished, a probability variation state (special game) in which the derivation probability of the jackpot symbol is higher than usual. A specific gaming state that favors the player against the occurrence of the state). In the probability variation state, the variation display time of the normal symbol becomes shorter than usual (for example, shortened from 30 seconds to 5 seconds), and when the normal symbol is hit, the opening time of the normal variation winning device 9 is It becomes longer than usual (for example, it is extended from 0.5 second to 3 seconds, or it is opened repeatedly several times). During the probability variation state, it is easier to win at the starting port than during the normal gaming state, and the number of special symbol winning memories can be increased as compared to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, in the variable display game of 100 times after the end of the probability change, a short-time game with a normal symbol is performed.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate, the normal symbol random number counter value extracted according to the passing timing of the game ball is stored in a predetermined memory area (ordinary symbol prize storage area) in the game control device 100. As a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four consecutive times). The number of stored normal symbol winning memories is displayed in a normal symbol storage state display area provided in the image display device 8.

  The game control device 100 starts normal symbol variation display in a normal symbol display area provided in a part of the image display device 8 based on the normal symbol winning memory. When the passage to the normal symbol start gate is detected at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the normal symbol random number counter value at the time of passage detection is a winning value), the normal symbol is hit and the normal symbol is hit. Stop at the symbol. At this time, the normal variable winning device provided in front of the start port is expanded by a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) by energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 9A. This increases the possibility of winning a game ball at the start.

  FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the biological information terminal device 160 according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The player's biological information (analog signal) detected by the biological information sensor 56 is read into the biological information terminal device 160 and converted into a digital signal by the A / D conversion means 161.

  Then, the biological information detection process (FIG. 14) is executed by the pulse detecting means 162, the signal from the biological information sensor 56 is acquired, and one pulse time is measured to obtain the pulse rate per minute.

  The pulse reading unit 163 acquires a display control command signal from the game control device 100. Of these display control command signals, the end of the variable display is determined by the variable display stop signal output at the end of the variable display game. Further, it is determined whether the variation display game is a normal variation or other than a normal variation based on a variation display game effect mode signal (a signal indicating whether the variation display game is a normal variation display game) output at the start of the variation display game. Then, the pulse reading means 163 executes a fluctuation stop time pulse detection process (FIG. 7), and detects the player's pulse value during a predetermined time from the fluctuation display stop (end of the fluctuation display game).

  The in-game determining means 164 executes a game detection process (FIG. 15) to determine whether or not a game is in progress. The in-game determining unit 164 may acquire a display control command signal from the game control device 100 and determine whether the game is in progress depending on whether the variable display game is being performed. Further, the in-game determining means 164 may acquire a touch signal from the touch sensor 24a and determine whether or not the game is in progress depending on whether the player is operating the launch handle.

  The reference value setting process (FIG. 8) is executed by the reference value setting means 165, and the reference value of the biological information (pulse value) used for the determination of the biological level is set by the pulse value at the time of stop corresponding to the normal variation display game. The

  The living body level converting means 166 executes the living body level determination process (FIG. 9), and the living body level value is obtained based on the result of comparing the reference value of the pulse value with the pulse value at the time of stoppage. Then, the living body level value and the effect mode of the variation display game that acquires the living body level value (information indicating whether the game is a normal variation display game) are transmitted to the base unit 200 as the body level information.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of main processing of the biological information terminal device 160 according to the embodiment of this invention.

  First, the biometric information terminal device 160 performs an initial setting process for initial setting of parameters stored in the memory when the power is turned on or the like (S101).

  Thereafter, biometric information processing (FIG. 6) is performed, and the biometric level (player excitement level) is obtained from the detected player's pulse rate (S102). Then, a transmission process (FIG. 12) is performed to transmit the data accumulated in the transmission buffer (S103). Then, it returns to step S102 and performs biometric information processing again, and acquires a player's biometric information.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of biometric information processing executed by the biometric information terminal device 160 according to the embodiment of this invention, and is called and executed from the main process (S102 in FIG. 5).

  First, it is determined whether or not a game is in progress depending on whether or not the game flag is set to “1” (S111). This in-game flag is set to “1” when it is determined that the player is playing in the game detection process (FIG. 15), and is cleared to “0” if no game is detected for a predetermined time. The

  As a result of determining the in-game flag, if it is determined that the game is not in progress, the game is interrupted, and there is a high possibility that the player has been replaced. Is initialized (S118), and the process proceeds to step S119.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is in progress, it is determined whether or not the pulse value at the time of stop is detected depending on whether the pulse detection flag is reset to “0” (S112). This pulse detection flag is set to 1 when the pulse value at stop is detected in the variable stop pulse detection process (S125 in FIG. 7), and is cleared to “0” at S119. Indicates whether a value has been detected.

  If the pulse detection flag is reset to “0” as a result of this determination, the pulse value at the time of stop is not detected, so the fluctuation stop time pulse detection process (FIG. 7) is executed to change the pulse at the time of fluctuation stop. The value is acquired (S113), and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if the pulse detection flag is not 0, since the pulse at the time of stop is acquired, the process proceeds to step S114, and it is determined whether or not a reference value is set (S114).

  If the reference value is not set as a result of this determination, the reference value setting process (FIG. 8) is executed to set the reference value (S115). This reference value is set in step S115, and is initialized in step S118 when the game is interrupted and there is a high possibility that the player has been replaced.

  On the other hand, when the reference value is set, the difference between the reference value and the pulse value at stop is determined (S116). That is, if the reference value is greater than the pulse value at stop and the difference between the reference value and the pulse value at stop is greater than 10 (if reference value> pulse value at stop + 10), the reference value is inappropriate. Therefore, the initialization process (FIG. 11) is executed to clear the reference value (S118). On the other hand, if the reference value is equal to or less than the stop pulse value +10 (if reference value ≦ stop pulse value +10), it is determined that the reference value is appropriate, and the living body level determination process (FIG. 9) is executed. Then, the living body level is determined (S117).

  In step S116, it is determined whether or not the reference value is larger than 10 at the stop pulse value because the pulse value in the normal state is set as the reference value. It won't be much smaller. Therefore, when the pulse value at stop is significantly smaller than the reference value, it is determined that the reference value is inappropriate.

  And since the process using the acquired pulse value at the time of a stop was complete | finished, a pulse detection flag is cleared to "0" (S119), and it returns to a main process (FIG. 5).

  As described above, in the biological information processing, when it is determined that the player is not playing a game (S111), parameters used for determination of a biological level such as a reference value and a maximum value are initialized (S118). That is, the reference value can be set for each player by detecting the change of the player by the interruption of the game and initializing the reference value. Further, when it is determined that the reference value is inappropriate (S116), parameters used for determination of the biological level such as the reference value and the maximum value are initialized (S118). That is, even if the same player changes the biological information in the state of the day, the reference value can be initialized and an appropriate reference value can be set even when the pulse value at the time of stoppage is lowered.

  Thus, the reference value resetting means for resetting the reference value is configured by calling and executing the reference value setting process from the biological information processing in the biological information terminal device 160.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the variable stop pulse detection process executed by the biological information terminal device 160 according to the embodiment of this invention, which is called and executed from the biological information processing (S113 in FIG. 6).

  First, it is determined based on a variable display control command signal from the game control device 100 whether or not the variable display is immediately after stopping (S121). And if it is immediately after a fluctuation | variation display stop, the detection valid timer for detecting a pulse within the predetermined time after a fluctuation | variation display stop is set (S122).

  On the other hand, if not immediately after the variable display is stopped, the process proceeds to step S123 without setting the detection valid timer.

  In step S123, it is determined by the detection valid timer set in step S122 whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the fluctuation stop. If the detection valid timer is up, it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed since the fluctuation stop, and the fluctuation stop pulse detection process is terminated. On the other hand, if the detection valid timer has not expired, the pulse at the time of fluctuation stop is detected because the fluctuation is within a predetermined time.

  The predetermined time for detecting the biological information (pulse detection time when the fluctuation is stopped) is determined from the end of the fluctuation display game to the end of the high-speed fluctuation in the next fluctuation display game. That is, the time from the end of the change display game to the end of the high speed change in the next change display game is determined. This is because when the predetermined time is set in this manner, during the high-speed fluctuation, it is not known whether or not reach is derived by the fluctuation display, so that the player continues the firing operation.

  Further, the predetermined time (pulse detection time when the fluctuation is stopped) can be determined from the end of the fluctuation display game to the start of high-speed fluctuation in the next fluctuation display game. This is because the player tries to memorize the special symbol winning memory when the special symbol winning memory decreases, so that the launch operation is often started when the next variable display game is started. This is because it is sufficient to acquire biometric information in a short time after the start of the display game.

  It is also possible to determine a predetermined time (pulse detection time when the fluctuation is stopped) from the end of the fluctuation display game to the start of the next fluctuation display game.

  First, it is determined whether or not the pulse can be detected based on whether the pulse value is “0” (S124). This is because when the player releases his hand from the firing handle 24 in the biological information detection process (S193 in FIG. 14), the pulse value is set to “0”, so the pulse value is “0”. This is because the pulse cannot be detected.

  If the pulse value is “0” as a result of this determination, it is determined that the pulse cannot be detected, and the fluctuation stop pulse detection process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the pulse value is not “0”, it is determined that the pulse can be detected, and the pulse detection flag is set to “1” (S125).

  Then, the pulse value detected in the biological information detection process (FIG. 14) is acquired as the pulse value at the time of stop (S126). And since the pulse rate value at the time of a stop was acquired, the detection effective timer is timed up and the pulse value at the time of a stop is not acquired further (S127).

  Then, the fluctuation stop pulse detection process is terminated, and the process returns to the biological information processing (FIG. 6).

  As described above, in the variable stop pulse detection process, the player's pulse value is detected within a predetermined time after the variable display stop (end of the variable display game). This is because when the variable display game is in a reach display mode or when a notice effect is performed, the player does not release a shot ball unnecessarily by releasing his hand from the shooting handle. When the result is displayed, the ball will be fired again, and if the upper limit of the special symbol winning memory is set, the player will start from the launching handle when the upper limit is reached. When the player releases his or her hand from the launch handle, the player will release the hit ball, and the shot will be restarted when the variable display game ends and the number of winning memories decreases. Since the biometric information cannot be detected, the biometric information is detected between the end of the change display game and the elapse of a predetermined time.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the reference value setting process executed by the biological information terminal device 160 according to the embodiment of this invention, and is called and executed from the biological information processing (S115 in FIG. 6).

  First, it is determined whether or not the detected pulse value at the time of stop corresponds to the normal variation display game (S131). The normal variation display game is a variation display game in which variation display is performed in a normal production mode that is not a special production mode such as a plurality of types of reach modes, a plurality of types of notice modes, a probability change, or a short time. That is, since the expectation level of the jackpot is extremely low and the player does not expect the jackpot, the player is displayed in a variable manner with an effect that the excitement of the player is low.

  As a result of this determination, if the pulse value at stop detected in the variable stop pulse detection process (FIG. 7) is not the one at the end of the normal fluctuation display game, it cannot be used for setting the reference value. The process ends.

  On the other hand, if the stop pulse value detected in the variable stop pulse detection process (FIG. 7) is the one at the end of the normal fluctuation display game, the storage area for storing the stop pulse value (determined as a normal effect mode) It is stored in one of the regions of pulse values 1 to 5 (biological information storage means for storing a plurality of biological information corresponding to the variable display game) (S132), and 1 is added to the number of stored pulses (S133).

  Then, depending on whether the pulse memory number is “5”, it is determined whether or not the stop-time pulse value is stored in all the storage areas of the pulse values 1 to 5 (S134). As a result of this determination, if the pulse memory number is not “5”, the pulse value at the stop is not stored in any storage area of the pulse values 1 to 5, so that the pulse value at the stop is further acquired. The reference value setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if the pulse memory number is “5”, the pulse values at the time of stop are stored in all the storage areas of the pulse values 1 to 5, so the five stored in the storage areas of the pulse values 1 to 5 are stored. An average of pulse values at the time of stop is calculated, and the average value is set as a reference value (S135).

  Then, the reference value setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the biological information processing (FIG. 6).

  As described above, the reference value setting unit that sets the reference value of the biological information based on the result of calculating the plurality of detected biological information by executing the reference value setting process in the biological information terminal device 160. Composed.

  The reference value is not obtained by the pulse value at the time of stop corresponding to the normal variation display game except for the special representation mode, but one or a plurality of normal variation display games after the variation display game of the special representation mode are obtained. Alternatively, the reference value may be obtained.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the living body level determination process executed by the living body information terminal device 160 according to the embodiment of this invention, and is called and executed from the living body information processing (S117 in FIG. 6).

  First, it is determined whether or not the pulse value at stop is larger than the stored maximum value (S141). If the result of this determination is that the pulse value at stop is greater than the maximum value, the pulse value at stop is set to the maximum value, and the maximum value is updated (S142).

  Then, the maximum value is compared with the reference value to determine the difference between the two (S143). As a result of this determination, if the maximum value is larger than the reference value and the difference between the maximum value and the reference value exceeds 35 (if maximum value> reference value + 35), determination criterion 2 (FIG. 10B) )) Is applied, and the living body level is determined based on the comparison result between the pulse value at the stop and the reference value (S144). On the other hand, if the maximum value is equal to or less than the reference value +35 (if the maximum value ≦ the reference value + 35), the determination criterion 1 ((a)) is set and based on the comparison result between the pulse value at the stop and the reference value. Then, the living body level is determined (S145).

  Then, the living body level and information on whether or not the living body level corresponds to the normal variation display game are set in the transmission buffer, the living body level determination process is terminated, and the living body information processing (FIG. 6) is returned to.

  In the biological level determination process, a biological level corresponding to the normal variation display game is obtained based on a result of comparing the reference value of the pulse value and the pulse value at the time of stop. At this time, based on the difference between the maximum value of the pulse value and the reference value, the player's excitement is determined to determine the determination criterion, and the living body level corresponding to the change of the different biological information for each individual Can be judged appropriately.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining determination criteria used in the biological level detection process (FIG. 9) according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 10A shows the criterion 1 used when the maximum value ≦ the reference value + 35. In this case, since the fluctuation of the pulse value of the player is not large, as shown in FIG. 10C, the biological level is determined by reducing the width of the pulse value at the time of stop determined as one biological level.

  FIG. 10B shows the criterion 2 used when the highest value> the reference value + 35. In this case, since the fluctuation range of the pulse value of the player is large, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the biological level is determined by increasing the width of the pulse value at the time of stop determined as one biological level.

  In this way, in the biological level detection process (FIG. 9), the ease of excitement of the player is determined based on the difference between the maximum value of the stop pulse value and the reference value, and the determination reference is changed to change the biological level. Therefore, the living body level can be appropriately determined.

  As described above, instead of changing the biometric level criterion, the biometric information (pulse value) may be corrected and the criterion may be changed.

  Further, the selection is made from two determination criteria depending on whether the difference between the maximum value and the reference value is larger than the predetermined value, but three or more determination criteria may be provided for selection.

  Further, the determination criterion may be selected based on the fact that the difference between the maximum value and the reference value is larger than the predetermined value for a predetermined number of times.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of initialization processing executed by the biological information terminal device 160 according to the embodiment of this invention, which is called and executed from the biological information processing (S118 in FIG. 6).

  In the initialization process, when it is determined that the player is not playing (S111 in FIG. 6), or when the reference value is determined to be inappropriate (S116 in FIG. 6), the reference value, the maximum value, etc. Initialize parameters used to determine the biological level.

  First, the reference value set in the reference value setting process (S135 in FIG. 8) is cleared (S151). Subsequently, the highest value set in the living body level determination process (S142 in FIG. 9) is cleared (S152). Subsequently, in order to store the pulse value at the time of stop used for setting the reference value, the pulse memory number is set to “0”, the pulse memory number is cleared (S153), and the storage area of the pulse values 1 to 5 The pulse value at the time of stop memorize | stored in is cleared (S154). Subsequently, the living body level is set to “1” and the living body level is initialized (S155).

  Then, the initialization process is terminated, and the process returns to the biological information processing (FIG. 6).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a transmission process executed by the biological information terminal device 160 according to the embodiment of this invention, which is called and executed from the main process (S103 in FIG. 5).

  First, it is determined whether or not data (command or the like) to be transmitted is stored in the transmission buffer (S161). If the data to be transmitted is stored, the data is read from the transmission buffer and transmitted from the game control device 100 (S162).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process according to the embodiment of this invention, and is executed in the biological information terminal device 160 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 1 millisecond).

  First, the biological information terminal device 160 reads the biological information detected by the biological information sensor 56 and performs a biological information detection process (FIG. 14) for obtaining a pulse value (S171). Then, a game detection process (FIG. 15) for determining whether or not a game is in progress is performed (S172). Then, a timer process is performed to update the timer and wait for the elapse of a predetermined time (S173).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the biological information detection process executed by the biological information terminal device 160 according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The biometric information detection process is called from the timer interrupt process (S171 in FIG. 13) and executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 1 millisecond), acquires a signal from the biometric information sensor 56, and performs one pulse. This is a process for measuring the time and obtaining the pulse rate per minute.

  First, in the biological information detection process, a signal from the biological information sensor 56 is acquired, and biological information obtained by digitally converting the voltage value of the signal is read (S181). And it is determined whether it is a timing which detects biometric information by whether the read biometric information (voltage value) is smaller than a determination value (S182). The determination value is set to a predetermined constant value, but may be reset based on biological information (voltage value).

  If the biometric information is smaller than the determination value as a result of this determination, the determination value flag is set to “1” to detect when the biometric information is equal to or greater than the determination value (S183), and the pulse value is acquired. Without proceeding to step S191. This determination value flag is used to determine whether the biological information (voltage value) has just exceeded the determination value.

  On the other hand, if the biometric information is greater than or equal to the determination value, it is determined whether or not the biometric information is immediately after the biometric information is greater than or equal to the determination value depending on whether the determination value flag is “1” (S184). If the determination value flag is not “1” as a result of this determination, it is not immediately after the biological information becomes equal to or higher than the determination value (in step S182, determination after the second time after it is determined that biological information ≧ determination value). Therefore, the process proceeds to step S191 without acquiring the pulse value.

  On the other hand, if the determination value flag is “1”, it is immediately after the biometric information becomes equal to or greater than the determination value (first determination after it is determined that biometric information ≧ the determination value in step S182), and the biometric information Since the rising edge has been detected, processing for acquiring the pulse value (S185 to S190) is performed.

  Thereafter, the determination value flag is set to “0” in order to determine that it is not immediately after the biometric information becomes equal to or greater than the determination value (“N” in S184) (S185).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the pulse value is detectable depending on whether or not the detection flag is “1” (S186). Here, whether or not the detection flag is “1” is determined immediately after the player starts (restarts) the operation of the firing handle 24 at which time the counter value (time X) This is because the pulse time is calculated from the next rise of the biometric information because it is uncertain whether the time from is set. This in-detection flag is not detected after the player operates the launch handle 24 to detect the player's biological information and the biological information becomes equal to or greater than the determination value for the first time (game) Until the person stops operating the firing handle 24).

  If the detection flag is not “1” as a result of this determination, the operation is immediately after the operation of the firing handle 24 is started, and the flow proceeds to step S189 without calculating the pulse value. On the other hand, if the detection flag is “1”, since the firing handle 24 is continuously operated, the counter value (time X, which is the pulse period in milliseconds) is set to the pulse period (in seconds) ( (Pulse time) (S187), and a pulse value for one minute is calculated (S188).

  Then, in order to measure the time until the next rise of the biological information is detected, the time X is reset to “0” (S189). Then, in order to indicate that the pulse value is in a detectable state, the detecting flag is set to “1” (S190).

  In step S191, 1 is added to the counter value (time X) for calculating the pulse time (pulse period in seconds) (S191). Since the timer interrupt process (FIG. 13) for calling the biometric information detection process is executed every 1 millisecond, the counter value (time X) is added every 1 millisecond.

  Then, it is detected that the rise of the biological information is not detected for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 1.5 seconds) depending on whether the time X exceeds 1500 (S192). That is, if the time X is greater than 1500 (if the pulse time is 1.5 seconds or more), the pulse rate per minute is less than 40 times, so such a low pulse rate cannot occur in a normal physiological state. Therefore, it is determined that the player has released his hand from the firing handle.

  If the rising edge of the biological information is not detected for a predetermined time (1.5 seconds), it is determined that the player is not playing a game, and the detection flag is reset to “0” (S193), and the pulse value is set to “ It is set to 0 ″ (S194).

  Then, the biological information detection process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (FIG. 13).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the in-game detection process executed by the biological information terminal device 160 according to the embodiment of this invention. The in-game detection process is called from the timer interrupt process (S172 in FIG. 13) and is predetermined. It is executed at time intervals (for example, every 1 millisecond).

  First, it is determined whether a pulse is detected based on whether the detection flag is “1” (S201). Since the detection flag is set to “1” when the pulse value is in a detectable state (S190 in FIG. 14), if the detection flag is “1”, a pulse is detected (ie, , The game is in progress), and the process proceeds to step S202.

  Whether the signal from the touch sensor 24a can be detected, whether the effect control device 110 has received a variation display command from the game control device 100, or whether the special symbol winning memory is stored in the game control device 100 Any one or more may be used to determine whether a game is in progress.

  When it is determined that the game is in progress, the counter value (time Y) for measuring the game interruption time is reset to “0” (S202), and the in-game flag indicating that the game is in progress is set to “ It is set to 1 ″ (S203), the game detection process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (FIG. 13).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in progress, 1 is added to the counter value for measuring the game interruption time (S204), and the game interruption is determined for a predetermined time depending on whether the time Y is greater than the predetermined time. It is determined whether or not it continues (S205).

  If the result of this determination is that the time Y is greater than the predetermined time, the game has been interrupted for a predetermined time or longer, so the in-game flag is reset to “0” to indicate that the game has been interrupted (S206). The process ends, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (FIG. 13). On the other hand, if the time Y is not longer than the predetermined time, the game is not interrupted for a predetermined time, so that the game detection process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (FIG. 13).

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement example of the biological information terminal device 160 according to the embodiment of this invention. The biological information terminal device 160 shown in FIG. 16 is provided in the base unit 200 without being provided in the gaming machine 1 as described above with reference to FIG.

  The biological information terminal device 160 is connected to the game control device 100 and a touch sensor 24 a provided on the launch handle 24 via the external information terminal 41 of the gaming machine 1. And from the game control apparatus 100, the signal which shows whether it is a fluctuation display game stop signal and a normal fluctuation display game is acquired. A touch signal is acquired from the touch sensor 24a.

  The biometric information terminal device 160 also receives a signal from the biometric information sensor 56. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 16, the biological information sensor 56 is a load sensor provided in a player's seat installed in front of the gaming machine. This biological information sensor 56 (load sensor) detects a change in the posture of the player from the movement of the center of gravity of the player. Then, the player's biological state (degree of calmness, degree of excitement) is determined based on the player's posture (whether he is leaning forward or leaning on the backrest) and the frequency of posture change.

  Note that the pulse of the player's buttocks may be measured by the load sensor described above.

  The biological information terminal device 160 outputs the biological level determined in the biological level determination process (FIG. 9) and a signal indicating whether the fluctuation is normal or not to the base unit 200. Then, the base unit 200 outputs the information collected from the biological information terminal device 160 to the game management device 400.

  The biological information terminal device 160 may be provided in the gaming machine 1 without being provided in the base unit 200, or may be attached to the island facility independently of the base unit 200.

  FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the game management device 400 according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The game management apparatus 400 includes a CPU 431, a ROM 432 that stores programs and the like in advance, a RAM 433 that is a memory used as a work area when the CPU is operating, a hard disk that stores various data, a nonvolatile memory (flash memory, etc.), and the like. A device 434 is provided. The RAM 433 stores the operation information transmitted by the information collection terminal device 5 and constitutes an operation information storage unit. These CPU 431, ROM 432, RAM 433 and storage device 434 are connected by a bus 438. The bus 438 includes an address bus and a data bus that the CPU 432 uses for reading and writing data.

  The bus 438 is connected to a communication interface 435 that controls input / output with the outside, an input interface 436, and an output interface 437. The communication interface 435 is a data input / output unit for performing data communication according to a predetermined communication protocol, and is connected to an internal network. The input interface 436 is connected to input means 442 (input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel) for operating the game management device 400. The output interface 437 is connected to data collected from the gaming machine 1 and the like, a display device (display) 441 for displaying the operating state of the game management device 400, and a printer 443 for printing data.

  Next, the configuration of the member management server 450 according to the embodiment of this invention will be described. The member management server 450 has the same configuration as the block diagram shown in FIG. However, it differs from the configuration of the game management device 400 described above in the following points.

  The input interface 436 includes input means 452 (input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel) for operating the member management server 450 and a card reader / writer, and is used for registration of new members. A registration machine 454 is connected. The output interface 437 is connected to a display device (display) 451 for displaying data collected from the gaming machine 1 and the like, an operating state of the game management device 450, and a printer 453 for printing data.

  FIG. 18 is a functional block diagram of the game management apparatus 400 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The functions (each unit) of the game management device 400 described in FIG. 18 are realized by a program executed by the CPU 431 provided in the game management device 400 and an interface circuit.

  The scheduled data transmission request means 401 of the game management device 400 transmits a data request signal by polling the base unit 200 at a predetermined timing (for example, every predetermined time), and the operation information and the biological level information. Request. Then, the scheduled data receiving unit 402 receives the operation information and the biological level information transmitted from the table unit 200.

  The received operation information and biological level information are stored in the reception data storage unit 403 (for example, the storage device 434). The contents stored in the received data storage means 403 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The biological level information classification determination unit 404 reads data for each model of the gaming machine from the biological level information stored in the received data storage unit 403, and determines the biological level information. The biological level calculation means 405 aggregates the biological level information classified and determined for each gaming machine model by the biological level information classification determination means 404 for each gaming machine model, and calculates the biological level for each gaming machine model. An average value (or total value) is calculated.

  On the other hand, the operation information stored in the received data storage unit 403 is read by the balance data calculation unit 406. The balance data calculation means 406 calculates balance data based on the read operation information (outcome information and entrance information).

  Further, the operation rate calculating means 407 determines whether or not the game machine is in operation based on the signal of the number of balls collected from the game machine, calculates the operation rate of the game machine, and adds up for each model of the game machine. Note that it may be determined whether the gaming machine is in operation based on biological level information, variable display game information, jackpot information, or the number of collected balls.

  The graphic data creation means 408 creates a graph visualizing the data calculated by the biological level calculation means 405, the balance data calculation means 406, and the operation rate calculation means 407 in accordance with an instruction from the operator of the game management apparatus 400. For example, in the first embodiment, graphic data relating to the performance of the gaming machine for each model is created using the calculation result of the biological level calculation means 405 (average value of the biological level for each model of gaming machine). .

  In addition, the game management device 400 is provided with performance determining means 409 for determining the performance of the gaming machine. The performance determination unit 409 according to the first embodiment is provided with an expiration date determination unit 410, an operation rate biological level determination unit 411, an operation rate biological level balance determination unit 412 and a replacement determination unit 413.

  The expiration date determining means 410 predicts a period (expiration date) in which profits are generated in the game store using the gaming machine based on the living body level when the gaming machine is newly installed. That is, the expected expiration date of the gaming machine is determined based on the average living body level of the gaming machine during a predetermined period after the gaming machine of a specific model is installed (for example, during a period when the operating rate does not decrease). Then, a time for replacement of the gaming machine is predicted. The determination by the expiration date determination unit 410 is automatically (continuously or at a predetermined timing) repeatedly, but may be performed according to an instruction from the operator (see FIGS. 20 and 21). ). For example, the expiration date determining means 410 determines that the expected expiration date of the gaming machine is short when the living body level of the gaming machine is low.

  The operating rate biometric level determination unit 411 determines the performance of the gaming machine based on the biometric level and the operating rate. That is, the biological level information determining means for comparing the average value of the biological level for each game machine model calculated by the biological level calculating means 405 with a predetermined biological reference value, and the game calculated by the operating rate calculating means 407 An operating rate determining means for comparing and comparing the operating rate for each machine model and a predetermined operating reference value is provided, and the performance for each model of the gaming machine is determined by the biological level information determining means and the operating rate determining means ( See FIGS. 22 to 25). The determination by the operating rate biological level determination unit 411 is performed according to an instruction from the operator, but may be performed automatically (continuously or at a predetermined timing).

  The operating rate biological level balance determination means 412 determines the performance of the gaming machine based on the biological level, the operating rate, and the balance data. That is, the average value of the biological level for each model of the gaming machine calculated by the biological level calculating means 405 is compared with a predetermined reference value, and the operating rate for each model of the gaming machine calculated by the operating rate calculating means 407 Compared with a predetermined reference value, compares the balance data for each machine type of the gaming machine calculated by the balance data calculation means 406 with a predetermined reference value, and based on the comparison results, the performance for each machine type Is determined (see FIGS. 26 and 27). The determination by the operating rate biological level balance determination unit 412 is performed according to an instruction from the operator, but may be performed automatically (continuously or at a predetermined timing).

  The replacement determination unit 413 determines whether to change the gaming machine based on the living body level and the operation rate. That is, the average value of the biological level for each model of the gaming machine calculated by the biological level calculating means 405 is compared with a predetermined reference value, and the operating rate for each model of the gaming machine calculated by the operating rate calculating means 407 Based on the result of comparison with a predetermined reference value, when the average value of the living body level is smaller than the reference value and the operating rate is smaller than the reference value for a predetermined period, the gaming machine of that model is replaced. It is determined that it is better (see FIGS. 22 and 23). This determination is performed automatically (continuously or at a predetermined timing), but may be performed according to an operator's instruction. Even if the average value of the living body level is smaller than the reference value and the operation rate is smaller than the reference value for a predetermined period, if the balance data is large (increased), the gaming machine is replaced. May not be proposed.

  The performance determination means 409 (each means 410 to 413 constituting the performance determination means 409) makes a determination during a normal business form, and makes a determination except during a special business form (when opening a new store or at an event). It may be.

Based on the determination result by the performance determination unit 409, the sales policy proposal unit 415 proposes the sales policy (replacement of gaming machines, implementation of events, etc.) stored in the sales policy storage unit. Specifically, based on the determination result of the expiration date determination means 410, the usable period of the gaming machine and the current business policy are proposed, that is, when the expiration date is determined to be short, early collection is proposed. . In addition, based on the determination result of the operating rate biometric level determination unit 411, the current business policy (for example, the replacement timing of the gaming machine) is proposed.
Based on the determination result of the operating rate biological level balance determination means 412, whether the usable period of the gaming machine is long or short, and the current business policy are proposed. Moreover, based on the determination result of the replacement determination means 413, the replacement timing of a gaming machine is proposed.

  A display device 441, input means 442, and printer 443 are connected to the game management device 400. Specifically, the display device 441 is connected to the display control unit 416, controlled by the display control unit 416, the graph generated by the graphic data creation unit 408, and the business generated by the business policy proposal unit 415. Display policy proposals.

  The input unit 442 is connected to the input control unit 417. The input control unit 417 analyzes the contents of the operation of the input unit 442 by the operator of the game management apparatus 400 and transmits instructions from the operator to each unit of the performance determination unit 409 and the graphic data creation unit 408.

  The printer 443 is connected to the printer control unit 418, and is controlled by the printer control unit 418 to print the graph generated by the graphic data creation unit 408 and the contents of the business policy proposal generated by the business policy proposal unit 415. To do.

  FIG. 19 shows the stored contents of the gaming system according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 19A shows the contents of the biological information database stored in the storage device (hard disk) 434 of the game management device 400. In the biological information database, the biological level, the presentation mode of the variable display game when the biological level is determined, the time when the biological level is determined, and the game when the biological level is determined A player's membership number is stored for each gaming machine (unit number).

  FIG. 19B shows the contents of the operation information database stored in the storage device (hard disk) 434 of the game management device 400. In the operation information database, the type of gaming machine, the number of variable display games (number of special figure rotations), the number of jackpots, the number of balls played and the number of balls entered are stored for each gaming machine (for each unit number).

  FIG. 19C shows the contents of the member information database stored in the storage device (hard disk) 434 of the member management server 450. In the member information database, member information such as age, sex, occupation, name, address, and points given to the member is stored for each member number.

  20 and 21 show the result of determining the expiration date of the gaming machine using the living body level by the expiration date determining means 410. FIG.

  According to the elapsed time (number of days) of the average biological level for each model of the gaming machine (FIG. 20), the average biological level of the model A is about +1 higher than the reference value, so the player feels fresh. , “1”. On the other hand, since the average living body level of the model B is about the reference value, the player does not feel so fresh and is determined to be “3”. As this reference value, a predetermined value may be used, or an average living body level of all the gaming machines in the game hall may be used.

  By applying the criteria (FIG. 21) used to determine the expiration date to this determination result, it can be determined that the model A can be used for 15 weeks or more in the future, and nail adjustment (severe nail adjustment) that increases profits. ) Is proposed. In addition, it can be determined that the model B can be used for about nine weeks in the future, and it is proposed that nail adjustment considering mid-term recovery is desired.

  22 to 25 show results of determining the performance of the gaming machine using the biological level and the operating rate by the operating rate biological level determining unit 411.

  According to the change of the average living body level of a certain type of gaming machine over time (weeks) (Fig. 22), this gaming machine has an average living body level exceeding a reference value at the beginning of installation, and has a good operation rate. However, since about 5 weeks after installation, the average living body level and the operating rate have been lower than the standard values. Then, the business policy defined in the performance criterion (FIG. 23) is presented according to the period in which the average living body level is equal to or lower than the reference value and the operation rate is equal to or lower than the reference value.

  Further, the operating rate biometric level determination means 411 also performs a correlation analysis between the biometric level and the operating rate (FIG. 24). Then, by applying the performance determination standard (FIG. 25) to the determination result of the living body level and the operation rate, a nail adjustment (severe nail adjustment) that increases profits when the average living body level is high is proposed. On the other hand, if the utilization rate and the average living body level are low, it is suggested that an event be implemented or a gaming machine be replaced.

  Thus, since the operating rate biometric level determination means 411 determines the replacement timing of the gaming machine based on the operating rate and the biometric level, it is possible to determine an appropriate replacement timing and propose an accurate business policy.

  26 and 27 show results of determining the performance of the gaming machine using the living body level, the working rate, and the balance data by the working rate living body level balance determining unit 412. FIG.

  According to the change in the average living body level, utilization rate, and balance data time (number of weeks) of a certain type of gaming machine (FIG. 26), the gaming machine of this model has a reference level of the average living body level at the beginning of installation. However, both the average living body level and the operating rate have fallen below the standard value since about 5 weeks after the installation. And since about 10 weeks after installation, the average balance has become ± 0. The operating rate biological level balance determination means 412 determines the performance of the gaming machine by applying the performance determination standard (FIG. 27) to the determination result of the biological level, operating rate, and balance data.

  As described above, the operating rate biological level balance determining unit 412 determines the performance of the gaming machine using the biological level, the operating rate, and the balance data, so that it is possible to make a determination in consideration of the current state of the nail.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, only the configuration different from the above-described first embodiment will be described, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 28 is a functional block diagram of the game management device 400 according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  In the second embodiment, the function of the game management device 400 is different from that of the first embodiment (FIG. 18) described above. Specifically, the configuration of the performance determination unit 409 is different, and the difference is that a player group totaling unit 418 and a store visit time zone determination unit 421 are provided. It should be noted that the second embodiment is not exclusively established with the first embodiment described above or the third embodiment to be described later. The means of the three embodiments can coexist.

  The biological level information classification determination unit 404 reads the biological level information stored in the received data storage unit 403. Then, with reference to the member data stored in the member management server 450, the age of the player who has given the biometric level information and the member number stored in the received data storage means 403 in relation to the biometric level information and The sex is specified, and the biological level information is classified and determined for each player layer. The biological level calculation means 405 aggregates the average biological level information classified and determined for each player's age and sex by the biological level information classification determination means 404 (for example, for each age of each gaming machine model and The average value (or total value) of the living body level is calculated for each gender.

  The player group totaling means 418 refers to the member data stored in the member management server 450 and totals the number of players for each age and sex.

  The performance determination means 409 of the second embodiment is provided with a player layer comparison determination means 419 and a player layer compatibility determination means 420.

  The player group comparison / determination means 419 determines which player layer (age group and sex) has a higher biological level. That is, the average biometric level for each age and sex for each game machine model calculated by the biometric level calculation means 405 is compared to determine which player group the game machine is preferred.

  The player layer suitability determining means 420 determines whether the game machine is suitable for the player layer (age group and sex) of the game store. In other words, the number of players for each tier counted by the player stratification means 418 is compared with the player tier determined by the player stratification comparison judgment means 419, and the game store's It is determined whether it matches the player layer (see FIGS. 29 and 30).

  The determination by the player layer comparison determination unit 419 and the player layer compatibility determination unit 420 is performed according to an instruction from the operator, but is performed automatically (continuously or at a predetermined timing). May be.

  The store visit time zone determination means 421 determines the optimal store visit time zone of the player layer for each type of gaming machine. That is, based on the number of players in the player layer determined to be suitable for the gaming machine by the player layer matching determination unit 420 (the number of players counted by the player layer comparison determination unit 419), the game The time zone when many people visit the store is determined (see FIG. 31). Moreover, you may determine the day of the week when many specific player layers come to a store.

  The sales policy proposing means 415 proposes a sales policy such as replacement of a gaming machine or implementation of an event based on the determination result by the performance determination means 409 or the determination result by the visit time zone determination means 421. Specifically, based on the determination result of the player layer comparison / determination means 419, whether the usable period of the gaming machine is long or short, and the current sales policy are proposed. In addition, based on the determination result of the player layer suitability determination means 420, an approach for a player layer who prefers the type of gaming machine is proposed. In addition, based on the determination result of the store visit time zone determination means 421, an effective time zone or day of the week is proposed when an event (service time) is performed for a player group who prefers that type of gaming machine.

  FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 show the determination result of the suitable player layer by the player layer compatibility determination means 420.

  According to the analysis result (FIG. 29) of the average living body level of the player group of a certain type of gaming machine and the ratio of the player layer of the entire gaming store, the player of this type of gaming machine is in their 40s (40- It can be seen that the average living body level of 50 years old is high. In addition, in this age group (40s), it can be seen that females have higher living body levels than men and excitement level during games is higher. From this, it can be analyzed that this type of gaming machine is a gaming machine that is preferred by people in their 40s and that is especially preferred by women.

  In addition, by comparing with the entire player layer of this game store, it is possible to analyze whether it is suitable for the player layer of the game store. That is, since there are many player groups in their 40s in this game store, it can be analyzed that this type of game machine is suitable for the player layer of this game store.

  When these determination results are applied to the contents of the business policy proposal (FIG. 30), the performance of the gaming machine can be determined based on the ratio of the player layer having a high biological level. That is, if the ratio of the player layer with a high living body level is large, the player of each layer is popular. Therefore, it is proposed to conduct business in consideration of long-term use. On the other hand, if the ratio of the player layer with a high living body level is small, it is popular only for a specific player layer.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of an analysis result of the store visitor by time group of the entire game store by the store visit time zone determination means 421.

  According to FIG. 31, it can be seen that the number of female customers in their 40s (40 to 50 years old) is often between 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock, and it is effective to conduct an event from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock I can make a suggestion. As an example of this event, if a big hit is made during the event period, a prize will be given, or a lottery ticket will be distributed to those who play games during the event period. In addition, there is a dedicated stand for a specific player layer.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, only the configuration different from the above-described first embodiment will be described, the same configuration as the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numeral, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 32 is a functional block diagram of the game management apparatus 400 according to the third embodiment of this invention.

  In the third embodiment, the function of the game management device 400 is different from that of the first embodiment (FIG. 18) described above. Specifically, the difference is that the performance determination unit 409 is configured by a variation state-specific biological level determination unit 422 and a time period comparison determination unit 423. The third embodiment is not exclusively established with the first and second embodiments described above, and each of the first to third embodiments is added to one game management device 400. Means can coexist.

  The biological level information classification determination unit 404 reads the biological level information stored in the received data storage unit 403. Whether or not the presentation mode of the variable display game when the biological level information is acquired is the normal fluctuation from the presentation mode of the variable display game stored in the reception data storage unit 403 in relation to the biological level information. And the biometric level information is determined separately for each effect mode of the variable display game. The living body level calculation means 405 aggregates the average living body level information classified and determined according to the presentation mode of the variation display game by the living body level information classification determination means 404, and averages the living body level for each category of the presentation mode of the variation display game. The value (or total value) is calculated.

  The performance determination means 409 of the third embodiment is provided with a variation level biometric level determination means 422 and a time zone comparison determination means 423.

  The variation state-specific biological level determination means 422 determines the performance of the gaming machine based on the difference in the biological level depending on the variation display mode. That is, using the average biological level for each variation display mode calculated by the biological level calculation means 405, the average biological level corresponding to the variation display game with normal variation is compared with the average biological level of the variation display game other than the normal variation Then, the performance of the gaming machine is determined (see FIGS. 33 and 34). It should be noted that the variation display mode used for the determination by the variation mode-specific biological level determination means 422 may be compared and determined according to the type of reach or the type of notice in addition to the normal variation.

  The time zone comparison and determination means 423 compares and determines the living body level, operating rate, and balance data for each time zone.

  Based on the determination result by the performance determining unit 409, the sales policy proposing unit 415 proposes a sales policy such as replacement of a gaming machine or implementation of an event. Specifically, based on the determination result of the performance determination means 409, the current business policy is proposed as to whether the usable period of the gaming machine is long or short.

  FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 show the performance determination result of the gaming machine using the difference in the living body level due to the difference in the variation display mode by the living body level determining means 422 according to the changing mode.

  According to the analysis result (FIG. 33) of the average biometric level change in the fluctuation display game of normal fluctuation and the fluctuation display game other than the normal fluctuation shown in FIG. 33, the fluctuation display of the gaming machines A, D, E other than the normal fluctuation is displayed. The average living body level in the game is higher than the reference value 1 (the living body level reference value in the fluctuation display game other than the normal fluctuation). In addition, the average biometric level in the normal variation display game of the gaming machines A, B, and E is higher than the reference value 2 (the biometric level reference value in the normal variation display game).

  Therefore, as defined in the determination criteria (FIG. 34), the gaming machines A and E have a high biological level (excitement level) of the player who is playing the game and are popular with the player. Propose to conduct business in consideration of In addition, the gaming machine D has a low average biological level of normal fluctuation, but the average biological level other than normal fluctuation is high. Therefore, if a game is conducted by targeting events by performing events or making nail adjustments loose, It is proposed that the machine D can be used for a long time.

  FIG. 35 shows a result of comparison and determination of the living body level, the operating rate, and the balance data for each time zone by the time zone comparison and determination means 423.

  FIG. 35 shows a case where an event is executed from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock. Corresponding to this event time, it can be seen that all of the average living body level, the operation rate, and the balance are rising, and it can be determined that the event is effective.

  The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.

  The following are typical examples of aspects of the present invention other than those described in the claims.

(1) The gaming management device includes balance data calculation means for calculating balance data for each model of gaming machine based on operation information collected from each gaming machine,
The performance determining means is based on the biological level information calculated by the biological level calculating means, the operating rate calculated by the operating rate calculating means, and the balance data calculated by the balance data calculating means. A gaming system comprising operating rate biometric balance determining means for determining the performance of each model.

  That is, the operating rate biological level balance determining unit includes the biological level information determining unit that compares the average biological level information calculated by the biological level calculating unit 405 with a predetermined biological reference value, and the operating rate calculating unit 407. Operating rate determination means for comparing and comparing the calculated operating rate with a predetermined operating reference value; and balance data determining means for comparing and comparing the balance data calculated by the balance data calculating means 406 with a predetermined balance reference value. The performance determination unit 409 determines the performance of each gaming machine model based on the determination result by the biological level information determination unit, the determination result by the operating rate determination unit, and the determination result by the balance data determination unit. The performance of the gaming machine can be determined in consideration of the current state of the nail.

(2) The game management device is configured so that a player of the game store is based on member information of a member identified by the player identification means (for example, a member card unit that identifies a member by reading a member card). It is equipped with a player group totaling means that totals the number of players for each layer (age group and gender),
The performance judging means is adapted to match the player class of the gaming machine of the model based on the judgment result by the player group comparison judging means and the counting result by the player group counting means. A game system comprising player layer conformity determination means for determining whether or not.

  That is, according to the player layer suitability determining means 420, it can be determined whether or not the gaming machine is suitable for the player layer of the game store, so that a business suitable for the game store can be proposed.

(3) The gaming management device may determine, for each gaming machine model, a time zone in which a large number of player groups have come to the store, as determined by the player layer-specific comparison / determination means. It has a store visit time zone judging means to judge from the counting result,
The game system proposing means 415 proposes to make an event such as service time for the game machine of the model during the time period.

(4) The performance determining means determines that the average living body level of a specific model gaming machine is smaller than a predetermined living body reference value, and the operating rate of the certain model gaming machine is smaller than an operating reference value. Comprising a replacement determination means for determining whether or not the determined state has continued for a predetermined period;
The game system proposing means proposes replacement of the particular type of gaming machine based on the determination result of the replacement determination means.

  That is, the replacement determination unit 413 determines the replacement timing of the gaming machine based on the operation and the living body level, and therefore can accurately determine the replacement timing.

(5) The biological information terminal device is provided in the gaming machine,
The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the biological information detecting means is provided in a launching operation unit that adjusts a launching force of a game ball with respect to a game area of the gaming machine.

  That is, the biological information detecting means 56 can be provided on the launch handle 24 of the gaming machine integrally with the gaming machine.

(6) The biological information terminal device is provided in an island facility where the gaming machine is installed,
The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the biological information detecting means is provided in a chair installed on the front side of the gaming machine.

  That is, by providing the information collection terminal device in the island facility, it can remain as the facility even if the gaming machine is replaced.

  (7) The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the performance determination means includes a time zone comparison determination means for comparing and determining an average living body level in a predetermined time zone.

  That is, by comparing the average living body level in the time zone in which the event was performed with the average living body level in other time zones by the time zone comparison / determination means 423, it is possible to determine whether the event was effective or which event was effective. Can be determined.

  (8) The game system characterized in that the living body level calculating means calculates the sum of the living body level for each model of the gaming machine.

  That is, by calculating the total value of the living body level by the living body level calculating means 405, it is possible to obtain a value including the operating element (number of acquisitions) in the living body level.

  (9) The gaming management device is calculated by an operating rate calculating means for calculating an operating rate for each model of the gaming machine, an average living body level calculated by the living body level calculating means, and the operating rate calculating means. A gaming system comprising: the graphic data creating means for creating graphic data indicating the availability in time series.

  That is, since the graphic data creating means 408 generates a time series graph of the average living body level and the operating rate, it is possible to grasp the change between the average living body level and the operating rate since the introduction of a new gaming machine. In addition, the nail adjustment can be made in consideration of the expected result of the replacement timing of the gaming machine.

(10) The game management device includes:
Received data storage means for collecting data on balance information of each gaming machine,
Based on the received data storage means, balance data calculation means for calculating balance data for each model of the gaming machine,
A game system comprising: graphic data creating means for creating graphic data indicating the balance data by the balance data calculating means in time series.

  That is, the state of the nails of the gaming machine can be grasped from the balance data for each model of the gaming machine, which can be used as a reference for the business policy.

(11) Corresponding to each of the plurality of gaming machines, the player identification means (for example, a member card unit for identifying a member by reading a member card),
The game management device acquires member information (age, gender) of the member identified by the member identifying means, and which player level corresponds to the biometric level information stored in the received data storage means. Biological level information classification determination means for determining whether or not
Biological level calculation means for calculating an average biological level for each age and gender of the player determined by the biological level information classification determination means;
A gaming system comprising graphic data creating means for creating graphic data indicating the calculation result by the biological level calculating means for each age and sex.

  In other words, since the graphic data creation means creates a graph showing the biometric level information for each age and gender, it is possible to grasp which player group is popular with the gaming machine, and propose an appropriate sales policy Can do.

(12) The gaming machine includes a variable display device for performing a variable display game,
The biological information detecting means detects a player's biological information corresponding to the variation display game,
The information collection terminal device transmits to the game management device a presentation mode of a variable display game corresponding to the biological level information together with the biological level information generated based on the biological information detected by the biological information detecting means. And
The game management device includes:
Biological level information classification determination means for determining whether or not the biological level information received from the information collection terminal device corresponds to a variation display game of normal variation;
A game system comprising: graphic data creating means for creating graphic data separately for a living body level corresponding to the fluctuation display game of normal fluctuation and a living body level corresponding to a fluctuation display game other than normal fluctuation .

  (13) The gaming system, wherein the graphic data creating means creates graphic data separately for holidays and weekdays.

  (14) In a gaming system comprising: an information collection terminal device that collects operation information from a gaming machine installed in a game arcade; and a game management device that manages operation information collected by the information collection terminal device. Biological information detection means for detecting a person's biological information, and the information collection terminal device transmits biological level information generated based on the biological information detected by the biological information detection means to the game management device. The game management device comprises information transmission means, and the game management device determines performance for each model of the gaming machine based on a result of calculating the biological level information received from the information collection terminal device for each model of the gaming machine A gaming system comprising means.

  In the invention of (14), a game comprising: an information collection terminal device that collects operation information from a gaming machine installed in a game arcade; and a game management device that manages operation information collected by the information collection terminal device The system further includes biological information detection means for detecting a player's biological information, wherein the information collection terminal device generates biological level information generated based on the biological information detected by the biological information detection means. Information management means for transmitting to the device, the gaming management device, based on the result of computing the biological level information received from the information collection terminal device for each model of the gaming machine, the performance for each model of the gaming machine Since the performance determining means for determining is provided, it is possible to determine the performance (popularity) of the gaming machine based on the biological information data for each model of the gaming machine and propose an optimal business policy. In other words, the game management device collects the player's biological information, analyzes the performance of the gaming machine for each model, and presents the sales policy based on the analysis result, so from the player who is actually playing the game Since the performance of the gaming machine is determined based on the acquired biological information, it is possible to grasp the accurate performance at an early stage and take sales measures, so that the gaming machine can be used effectively.

  (15) The game management device includes: a reception data storage unit that stores biological level information received from the information collection terminal device; and a biological machine level information stored in the reception data storage unit to which model of gaming machine Biological level information classification determination means for determining whether or not the corresponding biological level information, and biological level calculation means for calculating biological level information for each model of the gaming machine based on the determination result by the biological level information classification determination means. The game system according to (14), wherein the performance determination unit determines a performance for each model of the gaming machine based on a calculation result by the biological level calculation unit.

  In the invention of (15), the game management device includes: received data storage means for storing biological level information received from the information collection terminal device; and which model the biological level information stored in the received data storage means is Biometric level information classification determining means for determining whether it is biometric level information corresponding to the game machine, and biometric level calculation for calculating biometric level information for each model of the gaming machine based on the determination result by the biometric level information classification determination means And the performance judging means judges the performance of each gaming machine model based on the result of computation by the living body level computing means, so that the gaming machine is based on the biological information data for each gaming machine model. It is possible to determine the performance (popularity) of and to propose an optimal sales policy.

  (16) When the performance level determination unit is at a low level based on the biological level information of the gaming machine based on the biological level information of the gaming machine for a predetermined period after the installation of a specific type of gaming machine, The game system according to (14) or (15), further comprising an expiration date determining means for determining the expected expiration date of the game.

  In the invention of (16), the performance judging means is configured to perform the game based on the biological level information of the gaming machine for a predetermined period (for example, a period during which the operation rate does not decrease) after the installation of the gaming machine of a specific model. When the biological level information of the machine is at a low level, an expiration date determining means for determining the expected expiration date of the gaming machine short is provided. In other words, since the operating rate of many gaming machines is good for a certain period after the replacement of a new machine, the popularity (performance) cannot be grasped from the operating rate at this time, but according to the present invention, Effective marketing policy can be proposed.

  (17) The gaming machine includes player identification means capable of identifying a player, and the game management device acquires information that can identify a player layer of the player specified by the player identification means. The biometric level information classification determining means for determining which player layer the biometric level information received from the information collecting terminal device corresponds to, wherein the performance determining means calculates an average biometric level for each player layer. The gaming system according to (14), characterized in that a comparison is made to determine which player layer the gaming machine of the model is preferred.

  In the invention of (17), the gaming machine includes player identification means (for example, a member card unit for identifying a member by reading a member card) capable of identifying the player, and the game management device includes the game Biological level information classification for obtaining information that can identify the player layer of the player specified by the player identifying means and determining to which player layer the biological level information received from the information collecting terminal device corresponds A determination means, and the performance determination means compares the average living body level for each player layer and determines which player layer the gaming machine of the model is preferred. It is possible to grasp whether there is, and to propose an appropriate sales policy.

  (18) The biological information detection unit detects a player's biological information corresponding to a variable display game performed by the gaming machine, and the information collection terminal device detects the biological information detected by the biological information detection unit. Together with the living body level information generated based on the living body level information, an effect mode of the variable display game corresponding to the living body level information is transmitted to the gaming management device, and the gaming management device receives the living body level received from the information collecting terminal device. Biological level information classification judging means for judging whether or not the level information corresponds to a fluctuation display game of normal fluctuation, and the performance judgment means uses the biological level information received from the information collecting terminal device for the fluctuation display game. The gaming system according to (14), wherein the performance for each model of the gaming machine is determined based on a result calculated for each performance mode.

  In the invention of (18), the biological information detecting means detects a player's biological information corresponding to a variable display game performed by the gaming machine, and the information collecting terminal device is detected by the biological information detecting means. Along with the biometric level information generated based on the biometric information, an effect mode of the variable display game corresponding to the biometric level information is transmitted to the game management device, and the game management device is configured to transmit the information collection terminal device. Biological level information classification determination means for determining whether or not the biological level information received from the game corresponds to a fluctuation display game of normal fluctuation, wherein the performance determination means uses the biological level information received from the information collection terminal device. Based on the result calculated for each presentation mode of the variable display game, the performance of each gaming machine model is determined, so the performance of the gaming machine can be analyzed in detail. It is possible to propose a precise business policy.

  (19) The game management device refers to a business policy storage unit that stores a business policy to be proposed for each performance of the gaming machine, and a determination result by the performance determination unit with reference to the storage content of the business policy storage unit The game system according to any one of (14) to (18), further comprising: a business policy proposing means for proposing a business policy for each type of gaming machine based on the above.

  In the invention of (19), the gaming management device refers to the business policy storage means for storing a business policy to be proposed for each performance of the gaming machine, and the performance determination with reference to the stored contents of the business policy storage means. Since there is a business policy proposing means for proposing a business policy for each model of the gaming machine based on the determination result by the means, it is possible to eliminate data oversight and oversight by proposing an appropriate business policy.

  (20) The gaming management device includes an operating rate calculating unit that calculates an operating rate for each model of the gaming machine, and the performance determining unit uses the biometric level information received from the information collecting terminal device. An operating rate biometric level determining means for determining the performance of each gaming machine model based on the result calculated for each model and the operating rate calculated by the operating rate calculating means is provided (14 ) Gaming system.

  In the invention of (20), the game management device includes an operation rate calculation unit that calculates an operation rate for each model of the gaming machine, and the performance determination unit receives the biological level information received from the information collection terminal device. Since the operation rate biological level determination means for determining the performance for each model of the gaming machine based on the result of calculation for each model of the gaming machine and the operation rate calculated by the operation rate calculation means, the average Since the performance is determined based on the biological level information and the operation rate, it is possible to propose a detailed business policy that can determine the detailed performance according to the situation.

  (21) The game management device refers to a sales policy storage means for storing a sales policy to be proposed for each performance of the gaming machine, and a determination result by the performance determination means with reference to the stored contents of the sales policy storage means. And a sales policy proposal means for proposing a sales policy for each model of the gaming machine, and the sales policy proposal means has both the biological level information and the operating rate determined by the operating rate biological level determination means. (20) The gaming system according to (20), wherein when it is determined that the game machine has been lowered, the replacement of the gaming machine of the model is proposed.

  In the invention of (21), the gaming management device refers to the business policy storage means for storing a business policy to be proposed for each performance of the gaming machine, and the performance determination with reference to the storage contents of the business policy storage means. A sales policy proposing means for proposing a sales policy for each model of the gaming machine based on the determination result by the means, wherein the sales policy proposing means is configured to use the biometric level information and the operation by the operating rate biometric level determining means. If it is determined that both rates have declined, we will suggest replacement of the gaming machine of that model, so we will propose the replacement timing of the gaming machine accurately, so you can replace the gaming machine that can still be used or increase profits It is possible to prevent a long-running game machine from being installed for a long time.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention detects the player's biological information at the end of the variable display game and determines the performance of the gaming machine, so that the performance (popularity) of the gaming machine can be determined at an early stage. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a game management device that manages gaming machines in a game hall in which pachinko machines (bullet ball gaming machines), pachikon gaming machines, alepacchi gaming machines, and the like are installed.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the base unit of an embodiment of the invention. It is a block diagram of the control system centering on the game control apparatus of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the biometric information terminal device of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the main process of the biometric information terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the biometric information processing of the biometric information terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation | variation stop pulse detection process of the biometric information terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the reference value setting process of the biological information terminal device of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the biological body level determination process of the biological information terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the criteria used by the biological body level detection process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the initialization process of the biometric information terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the transmission process of the biometric information terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the biometric information terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the biometric information detection process of the biometric information terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the detection process in a game of the biometric information terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the example of arrangement | positioning of the biometric information terminal device of the biometric information terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game management apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the management device for games of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the memory content of the game system of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the expiration date of a game machine by the expiration date determination means of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the expiration date of a game machine by the expiration date determination means of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the performance of the game machine by the utilization rate biometric level determination means of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the performance of the game machine by the utilization rate biometric level determination means of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the performance of the game machine by the utilization rate biometric level determination means of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the performance of the game machine by the utilization rate biometric level determination means of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the performance of the game machine by the utilization rate biological level balance determination means of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the performance of the game machine by the utilization rate biological level balance determination means of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the game management device of the second embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the suitable player layer by the player layer compatibility determination means of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the suitable player layer by the player layer compatibility determination means of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the analysis result of the visitor according to the player class according to time zone by the store visit time zone judgment means of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the management device for games of a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the performance of the game machine by the biometric level determination means classified by variation | change aspect of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of determination of the performance of the game machine by the biometric level determination means classified by variation | change aspect of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the living body level according to time slot | zone, operating rate, and balance data comparison determination result by the time slot | zone comparison determination means of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 56 Biological information sensor 100 Game control apparatus 160 Biological information terminal device 200 Unit 300 Member card unit 400 Game management apparatus 450 Member management server

Claims (2)

In a gaming system comprising: an information collection terminal device that collects operation information from a gaming machine installed in a game arcade; and a game management device that manages operation information collected by the information collection terminal device;
Comprising biological information detecting means for detecting the biological information of the player,
The information collection terminal device
Comprising information transmitting means for transmitting biological level information generated based on the biological information detected by the biological information detecting means to the game management device;
The game management device includes:
Received data storage means for storing biological level information received from the information collection terminal device;
Biological level information classification determination means for determining which type of gaming machine the biological level information stored in the received data storage means is;
Based on the determination result by the biological level information classification determination means, biological level calculation means for calculating biological level information for each model of gaming machine,
A performance judging means for judging the performance of each type of gaming machine;
An operation rate calculating means for calculating an operation rate for each model of the gaming machine,
The performance determination means includes
An operating rate biological level determining unit that determines the performance of each gaming machine model based on the result calculated for each gaming machine model by the biological level calculating unit and the operating rate calculated by the operating rate calculating unit. A gaming system characterized by comprising: The game management device includes:
A business policy storage means for storing a business policy to be proposed for each performance of the gaming machine;
With reference to the storage contents of the sales policy storage means, based on the determination result by the performance determination means, a sales policy proposal means for proposing a sales policy for each model of the gaming machine,
The business policy proposing means proposes replacement of a gaming machine of the model when it is determined by the operating rate biometric level determining unit that both the biometric level information and the operating rate are lowered. Item 4. The gaming system according to Item 1.

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