JP2008307337A - Game medium dispenser, information processing method, and information processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the quality of service for players by providing the players with game information indicating game histories peculiar to the respective players according to the actual play of the respective players. <P>SOLUTION: The game medium dispenser 110 reads player information from a portable IC tag 520 in which the player information for specifying the player is recorded, and acquires the game information generated in the progress of the play in a game machine M. Then, the player information and the game information are correlated to each other and stored, and the player information and the game information are output. In this way, the game information generated in the play of each player can be output in such a way as correlated with the player information for specifying the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game medium lending device, an information processing method, and an information processing program that provide service information for use of a game in a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board enters a specific start winning opening, a series of symbols constituting the three reels displayed on the display screen fluctuate from top to bottom, as if each The reel appears to rotate. Then, when identical or related symbols are arranged on the active line, a big hit is made, a big winning opening is opened, and a gaming machine capable of playing a big win game is widely used.

  In recent years, a service has been provided in which the game history (the number of jackpots, the number of starts, a slump graph, etc.) of each gaming machine is disclosed to the player. For example, in an information disclosure device (a so-called “kiosk terminal”) installed in a game hall (such as a pachinko hall), a service is provided that allows a gaming history of a gaming machine to be disclosed so as to be viewable. Thereby, the player can browse the game history of each gaming machine arbitrarily. Furthermore, based on the gaming history of the gaming machine, it is possible to grasp the operating status of the gaming machine, and to perform a game analysis such as selecting a gaming machine that actually plays a game by predicting a favorable gaming machine.

  In addition, a service for transmitting game information of a gaming machine to a mobile terminal used by a player is provided (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). Specifically, game information is transmitted to the portable terminal from an information control board provided in the gaming machine via a connector for connection with an external portable terminal. Thereby, the player can browse the game history of a gaming machine arbitrarily using his portable terminal.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-181064

  However, the above-described prior art has a problem that it does not support the game history associated with the game of each individual player. Therefore, when a plurality of players are switched to play a game, the game history of the gaming machine is obtained by accumulating the game history of each player. For this reason, in order to grasp the game history unique to the player, write down the game information generated during the game in a memo, or based on the game history of the gaming machine at the start and end of the game It was necessary to perform troublesome work such as finding the game history.

  In order to eliminate the above-mentioned problems caused by the conventional technology, the present invention provides game information indicating a player's unique game history according to the actual game played by each player, thereby providing service to the player. An object of the present invention is to provide a game medium lending device, an information processing method, and an information processing program capable of improving the quality and consequently improving the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a gaming medium lending apparatus according to the present invention is a gaming medium lending apparatus that transmits a lending signal related to lending of gaming media to a gaming machine, and a game for identifying a player The player information is read from the portable IC tag in which the player information is recorded, and the game information generated as the player progresses in the gaming machine is acquired. The player information and the game information are stored in association with each other, and the player information and the game information are output.

  Moreover, in the said invention, it is good also as detecting the start and completion | finish of the game in the said game machine of the player specified from the said player information, and acquiring the said game information based on the detection result.

  In the above invention, a game signal transmitted from the gaming machine as the game progresses in the gaming machine may be received, and game information including the gaming signal may be acquired.

  Further, in the above invention, based on a lending signal related to lending of the gaming medium transmitted to the gaming machine, usage amount information indicating a usage amount of the player in the gaming machine is calculated, and the usage amount information is included. It is good also as acquiring game information.

  In the above invention, the gaming machine information for identifying the gaming machine is read from the non-contact IC tag by using an antenna disposed within a predetermined range of the non-contact IC tag provided in the gaming machine. The game information including the gaming machine information may be acquired.

  According to these inventions, it is possible to output game information associated with each player's game in association with player information for specifying the player. Specifically, in association with the player information, a game signal generated as the player's game progresses, a player's usage amount information, game machine information for specifying the game machine, and the like may be output. it can.

  Moreover, in the said invention, it is good also as controlling the display screen and displaying the game information linked | related with the said player information on the said display screen.

  According to this invention, a player's game history can be displayed on a display screen.

  In the above invention, the player information and the database storing the game information are extracted from the game information held in association with the player information read from the portable IC tag, and the game information is The information may be output in association with the player information read from the portable IC tag.

  In the above invention, the game information held in association with the player information is written to the portable IC tag, the written game information is read from the portable IC tag, and the read game information is output. It is good.

  According to these inventions, the player's past game history can be displayed on the display screen prior to the start of the game.

  In the above invention, the gaming machine information including identification information unique to the gaming machine is read from the non-contact IC tag, and based on the identification information included in the gaming machine information and preset setting information, The validity of the identification information is determined, and when it is determined that the identification information is invalid, abnormality information indicating an abnormality of the gaming machine may be output.

  In the above invention, it may be determined whether or not reading of the gaming machine information has become impossible. If it is determined that reading of the gaming machine information is impossible, abnormality information indicating an abnormality of the gaming machine may be output.

  According to these inventions, when there is a possibility that some illegal act is performed on a gaming machine, it is possible to automatically notify abnormality information indicating abnormality of the gaming machine.

  An information processing method and an information processing program for providing game information associated with the progress of a game in the gaming machine by a gaming medium lending device that transmits a lending signal related to the lending of the gaming medium to the gaming machine. The player information is read from a portable IC tag in which player information for recording is recorded, and game information generated as the player progresses in the gaming machine is acquired. The player information and the game information are stored in association with each other, and the player information and the game information are output.

  According to this invention, it is possible to output the game information associated with the game of each player in association with the player information for specifying the player.

  According to the game medium lending device, the information processing method, and the information processing program according to the present invention, according to the actual game by each player, providing game information indicating a game history unique to the player, There is an effect that the quality of service to the player can be improved, and as a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Exemplary embodiments of a game medium lending device, an information processing method, and an information processing program according to the present invention are explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(System configuration of gaming system 100)
First, the system configuration of the gaming system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a gaming system 100 includes a plurality of gaming machines M-1 to M-n, a plurality of gaming medium lending devices 110-1 to 110-n, and a host computer 120 such as the Internet, LAN, and WAN. Connected via network.

  The gaming machines M-1 to M-n are electronic devices such as a pachinko gaming machine and a slot gaming machine installed in a game arcade. In addition, it has a function of distributing game information generated as the game progresses to external computer devices (for example, game medium lending devices 110-1 to 110-n). The game information is information indicating the start of symbol variation, the occurrence of reach effects, the occurrence of jackpots, the occurrence of a probability variation state, and the like.

  The game medium lending devices 110-1 to 110-n are installed / connected one-on-one with the adjacent game machines M-1 to M-n, and are used for games in the game machines M-1 to M-n. It is a computer device that rents game media such as game balls and game medals. Moreover, it has the function to display the game history corresponding to each player on a display screen based on the game information from the gaming machines M-1 to M-n.

  Further, when an illegal act is performed on the adjacent gaming machines M-1 to M-n, it has a function of detecting an abnormality of the gaming machines M-1 to M-n and notifying the fact. ing. Injustice means that the main board that controls the gaming machines M-1 to M-n and the ROM mounted on the main board are tampered with or replaced with unauthorized ones (so-called “back rom”). Such as an act of unjustly acquiring game media.

  The host computer 120 is a computer device that includes a game history information DB (database) 121 and holds game information of each of the gaming machines M-1 to M-n. Further, it has a function of transmitting the game history information in the game history information DB 121 to the request source in response to acquisition requests from the game medium lending devices 110-1 to 110-n.

(Data structure of game history information DB 121)
Next, the data structure of the game history information DB 121 will be described. FIGS. 2-1 and 2-2 are explanatory diagrams showing the data structure of the game history information DB 121. FIG. 2A, the game history information DB 121 stores game history information obtained by tabulating the game history for each member of the game hall in units of business days (in FIG. 2-1, game history information on a business day). Showing).

  Specifically, for each member ID, the machine number of the gaming machines M-1 to M-n played by the player identified from the member ID, the manufacturer name / model name, the number of jackpots, the number of probability changes, the total number of rotations Information on the number, the number of reach times, and the amount of money used is stored. In addition, although not shown, information (so-called “difference information”) indicating the number of game media supplied and the number of driving in each of the gaming machines M-1 to M-n for each member is stored.

  Here, taking the game history of the player specified from the member ID “P-0001” as an example, game history information unique to the player in the gaming machines having the machine numbers “007” and “039” is stored. . In consideration of the storage capacity of the game history information DB 121, the storage content may be updated every predetermined period. For example, when game history information for several days (one week) is accumulated, old game history information (one week ago) may be deleted in order.

  Also, in FIG. 2B, the game history information DB 121 stores game history information in which past game histories for each member of the game hall are accumulated (game history information in business days as shown in FIG. 2-1. Is stored). Specifically, the game history information of each member is held by dividing into a plurality of types.

  Here, “ALL”, which indicates the past game history in the game hall in an integrated manner, “Manufacturer name” (for example, manufacturer A) that indicates the game history for each manufacturer, and “Model name” that indicates the game history for each model. (For example, model a-1) and “unit number” (for example, 007 series) indicating a game history for each of the gaming machines M-1 to M-n.

  Here, taking “ALL” of the player specified from the member ID “P-0001” as an example, the number of jackpots that have occurred in the past in the amusement hall is 782, the number of probability changes is 429, and the total number of revolutions is 83700. Game history information indicating that the number of times reached, the number of times of reach is 4258 times, and the usage amount is 1257500 yen is held. Further, although not shown in the figure, jackpot information indicating the number of rotations of jackpot, information indicating the maximum number of times of the probability variation state (so-called “maximum consecutive number of times”), and the like are stored.

(Appearance of game media lending device 110)
Next, the appearance of the game medium lending devices 110-1 to 110-n (hereinafter simply referred to as “game medium lending device 110”) according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is an external view showing an example of the game medium lending device 110. In FIG. 3, the game medium lending device 110 includes a bill insertion slot 301, a display 302, an operation button 303, a membership card insertion slot 304, a settlement coin insertion slot 305, a settlement coin return slot 306, An antenna 307 and a second antenna 308 are provided.

  The bill insertion slot 301 accepts the insertion of bills used for borrowing game media. The display 302 displays the inserted amount of bills inserted into the bill insertion slot 301, game information and abnormality information, which will be described later. The operation button 303 accepts various inputs related to function settings, input of a personal identification number by the player, and the like.

  The membership card insertion slot 304 accepts the insertion of a membership card (equivalent to the portable IC tag 520 shown in FIG. 5) issued to a member of the game hall, and returns the inserted membership card. The settlement coin insertion slot 305 accepts the insertion of settlement coins used by, for example, players other than members, so-called visitors. The settlement coin return port 306 returns the settlement coin with the remaining amount at the end of the game.

  The first antenna 307 is disposed between the membership card insertion slot 304 and the payment coin insertion slot 305 inside the apparatus, and is connected to the reading unit 501 (see FIG. 5). The first antenna 307 has a function of receiving radio waves from the membership card inserted into the membership card insertion slot 304 and the adjustment coin inserted into the adjustment coin insertion slot 305.

  The second antenna 308 is wired to the apparatus main body and is connected to the reading unit 501 (see FIG. 5). The second antenna 308 is disposed in the vicinity of the non-contact IC tag 530 (see FIG. 5) affixed to a part inside the gaming machine, and has a function of receiving radio waves from the non-contact IC tag 530. ing.

(Hardware configuration of computer device)
Next, the hardware configuration of the computer devices (game medium lending devices 110-1 to 110-n and host computer 120) shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the computer apparatus. 4, the computer apparatus includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, an audio I / F (interface) 404, a speaker 405, an input device 406, a video I / F 407, a display 408, and a communication I / F. (Interface) 409. In addition, the respective components 401 to 409 are connected by a bus 420.

  First, the CPU 401 controls the entire computer device. The ROM 402 records programs such as a boot program, a communication program, and a data analysis program. The RAM 403 is used as a work area for the CPU 401.

  The audio I / F 404 is connected to an audio output speaker 405. Sound is output from the speaker 405. Examples of the input device 406 include a remote controller having a plurality of keys for inputting characters, numerical values, and various instructions, a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel.

  The video I / F 407 is connected to the display 408. Specifically, the video I / F 407 includes, for example, a graphic controller that controls the entire display 408, a buffer memory such as a VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily records image information that can be displayed immediately, and a graphic controller. Based on the output image data, the display 408 is configured by a control IC or the like.

  The display 408 displays icons, cursors, menus, windows, or various data such as characters and images. As the display 408, for example, a CRT, a TFT liquid crystal display, a plasma display, or the like can be adopted. A communication I / F 409 is connected to a network and functions as an interface with the CPU 401.

(Functional configuration of game medium lending device 110)
Next, a functional configuration of the game medium lending device 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game medium lending device 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, the game medium lending device 110 includes a first antenna 307, a second antenna 308, a reading unit 501, an acquisition unit 502, a detection unit 503, a holding unit 504, a receiving unit 505, The calculation unit 506, the output unit 507, the display unit 508, the writing unit 509, the extraction unit 510, the determination unit 511, and the non-contact IC tag 530 are configured. Each of these functions 501 to 511 can be realized by causing the CPU 401 to execute a program related to the function stored in a memory such as the ROM 401 or the RAM 402.

  The reading unit 501 has a function of reading the player information from the portable IC tag 520 in which the player information for specifying the player is recorded. The portable IC tag 520 is an arbitrarily portable recording medium and corresponds to, for example, the above-described member card. Embedded in the portable IC tag 520 is an IC tag in which player information, valuable information with valuable value, and the like are recorded.

  The player information includes a tag ID for identifying the portable IC tag 520, a member ID for identifying a member of the game hall, and the like. Further, the valuable information includes point information indicating privilege points given to members, remaining amount information indicating the remaining amount that can be used for borrowing game media, and acquired information indicating the number of acquired game media (so-called “storage information” ]) Or the like may be included.

  The portable IC tag 520 performs non-contact wireless communication with the game medium lending device 110 via a transmission / reception antenna (not shown) embedded therein. For example, when a portable IC tag 520 (member card) is inserted into the member card insertion slot 304 shown in FIG. 3, wireless communication is performed between the portable IC tag 520 and the game medium lending device 110, which is permitted. Various information is read / written from / to the portable IC tag 520. Specifically, when the portable IC tag 520 is inserted into the member card insertion slot 304, the player information is read from the portable IC tag 520 by the reading unit 501 and stored in the memory.

  The acquisition unit 502 has a function of acquiring game information generated as the game progresses in the gaming machine M (corresponding to the gaming machines M-1 to Mn shown in FIG. 1). Game information refers to the start of symbol variation, the occurrence of reach production (for example, premium reach production), the occurrence of jackpots, the occurrence of jackpots (so-called “children”), and the occurrence of probability fluctuations in the gaming machine M. This is information indicating the number of big hits, the number of small hits, the number of probability changes, the number of fluctuations of symbols (total number of rotations, number of rotations between jackpots) and the like.

  The detection unit 503 has a function of detecting the start and end of a game in the player's gaming machine M identified from the player information read by the reading unit 501. Specifically, the start and end of the game may be detected according to the insertion / extraction of the portable IC tag 520 with respect to the member card insertion slot 304. For example, the start of the game is detected according to the insertion of the portable IC tag 520, and the end of the game is detected according to the removal (discharge) of the portable IC tag 520.

  Further, when the portable IC tag 520 is inserted into the member card insertion slot 304 and the player information is read by the reading unit 501, the start of the game may be detected. Then, when an operation input for instructing the end of the game (for example, an instruction to eject the portable IC tag 520) is made, the end of the game may be detected.

  And the acquisition part 502 is good also as acquiring game information based on the detection result detected by the detection part 503. FIG. Specifically, the acquisition of game information is started when the start of the game is detected by the detection unit 503, and then the acquisition of game information is ended when the end of the game is detected by the detection unit 503 It is good to do.

  The receiving unit 505 has a function of receiving a game signal transmitted from the gaming machine M as the game progresses in the gaming machine M. Specifically, a game signal output from the external output control unit C2 may be received via a wiring cable connecting the external output control unit C2 of the gaming machine M and the receiving unit 505.

  Here, the control unit C of the gaming machine M will be described. The control unit C includes a plurality of control units, and in the illustrated example, includes a main control unit C1 and an external output control unit C2. The main control unit C1 controls basic operations relating to the game of the gaming machine M. The main controller C1 realizes its function by, for example, a main board. The external output control unit C2 controls the output of various game signals in accordance with the output signal from the main control unit C1 (contact output).

  The various game signals are the start of symbol variation, the occurrence of reach effects, the occurrence of jackpots, the occurrence of jackpots, the occurrence of probability fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of jackpots, the number of symbol changes (total rotation) Number, the number of rotations between jackpots). For example, when an output signal indicating that a game ball has won a start winning opening (not shown) is output from the main control unit C1 to the external output control unit C2, a game signal indicating the start of symbol variation is output to the external output control unit. C2 is output (transmitted) to the receiving unit 505.

  The calculation unit 506 has a function of calculating usage amount information indicating the usage amount in the gaming machine M of the player specified from the player information, based on a rental signal related to the rental of gaming media transmitted to the gaming machine M. . The lending signal is a signal transmitted from the game medium lending device 110 to the gaming machine M in response to an operation input performed by the player when borrowing the game medium. Specifically, during the period from the start to the end of the game, the player operates the ball lending button (not shown) and the input device 406 provided on the gaming machine M, so that the gaming machine M from the gaming medium lending device 110 is operated. The usage amount information may be calculated by sequentially adding the usage amount specified from the lending signal transmitted to the terminal.

  Further, the reading unit 501 identifies the gaming machine M from the non-contact IC tag 530 by using the second antenna 308 disposed within a predetermined range of the non-contact IC tag 530 provided in the gaming machine M. It has a function of reading game machine information. The non-contact IC tag 530 is an IC tag that performs non-contact communication using electromagnetic induction or radio waves. For example, a main board that controls the gaming machine M, a ROM mounted on the main board, the main board Affixed to a substrate case that covers The gaming machine information is information for specifying the gaming machine M, and includes information indicating the machine number, model name, manufacturer name, and the like of the gaming machine M. Further, the gaming machine information may include identification information unique to the gaming machine M. Detailed description of the identification information will be described later.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 502 has a function of acquiring game information including the game signal received by the reception unit 505, the usage amount information calculated by the calculation unit 506, and the gaming machine information read by the reading unit 501. That is, in the present embodiment, the game signal transmitted from the gaming machine M as the game progresses, the usage amount information indicating the usage amount in the gaming machine M, and the gaming machine information for specifying the gaming machine M It can be acquired as information.

  The holding unit 504 has a function of associating and holding the player information read by the reading unit 501 and the game information acquired by the acquiring unit 502. Specifically, the player information read by the reading unit 501 is read from the memory, and the player information and the game information acquired by the acquiring unit 502 are associated and held in the game information DB 540.

  At this time, the holding unit 504 totals the game information acquired by the acquisition unit 502 and stores the totaled result in the game information DB 540 in association with the player information. That is, the game information acquired by the acquisition unit 502 is sequentially added (counted) to the game information held in the game information DB 540. For example, every time game information indicating a change in symbol is acquired, “1” is added to the total number of revolutions.

  Here, the data structure of the game information DB 540 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the data structure of the game information DB 540. In FIG. 6, the game information DB 540 stores game information relating to the player who is playing the gaming machine M. Specifically, game information (unit number, manufacturer name / model name, jackpot number, probability variation number, etc.) generated as the game progresses in the gaming machine M of the player identified from the member ID “P-0001”. The total number of revolutions, the number of reach times, and the amount used) are stored. Moreover, the jackpot information indicating the number of rotations (the number of rotations between jackpots) until each jackpot is generated is included.

  The output unit 507 has a function of outputting player information and game information held by the holding unit 504. Specifically, for example, the output unit 507 reads out the game information held in association with the player information read by the reading unit 501 from the game information DB 540, and outputs the game information in association with the player information. To do. Here, the game information is output via the audio I / F 404, the video I / F 407, the communication I / F 409, and the like shown in FIG.

  Here, the output format of the output unit 507 includes a screen display on the display 408 (for example, the display 302 shown in FIG. 3), a print output with an external printer, a data output (save) to a memory, and an external computer device. It may be any of transmission to. Specifically, the output unit 507 may control the display unit 508 having a display screen and display the game information held in association with the player information by the holding unit 504 on the display screen. Further, the display unit 508 may include a speaker 405 (see FIG. 4) for outputting sound. Note that examples of screens displayed on the display 302 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Further, the output unit 507 may control a communication unit (not shown) to transmit player information and game information held by the holding unit 504 to the host computer 120. Furthermore, it is good also as controlling a communication part and transmitting player information and game information to the other game medium rental apparatus 110. FIG.

  Thereby, game information unique to the player can be managed (aggregated / held) in the host computer 120 or each game medium lending device 110. That is, the host computer 120 may collectively manage player-specific game information (corresponding to the game history information DB 121 shown in FIGS. 2-1 and 2-2), and each game medium lending device 110 may It may be managed.

  The writing unit 509 has a function of writing the game information held in association with the player information by the holding unit 504 to the portable IC tag 520. Specifically, for example, when the end of the game is detected by the detection unit 503, the game information stored in association with the player information is read from the game information DB 540, and the game information is stored in the portable IC tag 520. Write.

  Thereby, at the next game, the game information recorded on the portable IC tag 520 can be read, and the game information can be output as game history information. Specifically, when the portable IC tag 520 is inserted into the membership card insertion slot 304 at the next game, the reading unit 501 reads game information from the portable IC tag 520, and the game information is stored as game history information. Is displayed on the display 302.

  The extraction unit 510 stores the game information held in association with the player information read from the portable IC tag 520 out of the player information held by the holding unit 504 and the game information DB 540 storing the game information. Has a function to extract. Specifically, prior to the start of the game, the game information held in association with the player information read from the portable IC tag 520 is extracted.

  The output unit 507 has a function of outputting the game information extracted by the extraction unit 510 in association with the player information read from the portable IC tag 520. Specifically, the display unit 508 is controlled to display the game information extracted by the extraction unit 510 on the display screen as game history information indicating the past game history of the player specified from the player information.

  Prior to the start of the game, an acquisition request for game history information associated with the player information read from the portable IC tag 520 may be transmitted to the host computer 120 by a communication unit (not shown). . As a result, the game history information corresponding to the acquisition request is received from the host computer 120 by the communication unit, the display unit 508 is controlled by the output unit 507, and the game history information received by the communication unit is displayed on the display screen. To do.

  Here, an example of a screen displayed on the display screen (display 302) by the output unit 507 will be described. 7 to 9 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of screens displayed on the display 302. First, in FIG. 7, the game history information 700 of the player specified from the member ID “P-0001” is displayed on the display 302.

  The game history information 700 is information indicating a past game history in the player's gaming machine M (unit number: 007 series, model name: a-1) displayed on the display 302 before the game is started. . Specifically, the number of jackpots, the number of probability changes, the total number of revolutions, the number of reach and the amount of money used in the gaming machine M (unit number: 007 series, model name: a-1) are displayed.

  Thereby, the player can browse the past game history in the gaming machine M (the machine number: 007 series, the model name: a-1) prior to the actual game. Then, it is possible to determine whether to actually play a game or move to another gaming machine M by judging a winning rate or compatibility from the past game history. Note that as the game history, information indicating the jackpot information, a slump graph based on the jackpot information, the number of occurrences of premium reach, and the like may be displayed.

  Moreover, the display object displayed on the display 302 can be switched by selecting the display switching buttons B1 to B3. Specifically, by operating the operation button 303 shown in FIG. 3, the cursor C is set to an arbitrary display switching button (inverted display) and displayed (game history information, today's game information, accumulated game history information). ) Is selected / determined.

  Next, in FIG. 8, the display 302 displays the game information 810 and 820 of the player identified from the member ID “P-0001”. The game information 810 and 820 of this day is information displayed when the display switching button B2 is selected. Specifically, today's game information 810 is information indicating a game history (all values are initial values) before actually playing a game.

  Also, today's game information 820 is information indicating a game history after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game was actually started. In this way, the game history unique to the player that changes as the actual game progresses is displayed on the display 302. Thus, the player can easily and in real time understand game information unique to the player that occurs as the game progresses.

  For example, it is possible to determine whether the player himself is good or bad from the ratio of the probability variation number to the jackpot number. Further, the reliability of each reach production can be obtained from the ratio of the number of jackpots to the number of reach. Furthermore, since the usage amount of the day is displayed during the game, it is possible to raise the player's awareness of the usage amount and to suppress the excessive use of the player beyond the limit.

  Next, in FIG. 9, the display 302 displays cumulative game history information 910 and 920 that indicates the past game history accumulated in the game hall of the player specified by the member ID “P-0001”. Yes. The accumulated game history information 910 is information displayed when the display switching button B3 is selected.

  In the accumulated game history information 910, when an arbitrary type button is selected from the plurality of type buttons B4 to B6, the display contents are switched. For example, when the type button B4 is selected, the accumulated game history information 920 indicating the total game history in the game hall is displayed on the display 302. Thereby, the player can browse the past total game history unique to the player.

  When the type button B5 is selected in the accumulated game history information 910, information indicating the accumulated game history for each manufacturer / model is displayed on the display 302. When the type button B6 is selected, the gaming machine M (unit number) ) Is displayed on the display 302. When the return buttons B7 and B8 are selected, the screen returns to the previous screen.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 5, the determination unit 511 has a function of determining the validity of the identification information based on the identification information included in the gaming machine information read by the reading unit 501 and preset setting information. Have. The identification information is information uniquely assigned to the non-contact IC tag 530. For example, the gaming machine ID for identifying the gaming machine M, the gaming hall ID for identifying the gaming hall, and the gaming machine M It includes a supplier ID for specifying the manufacturer.

  The second antenna 308 used for reading gaming machine information is wired to the reading unit 501 and can be disposed at any position according to the length of the wiring. The second antenna 308 is disposed within the communication range of the non-contact IC tag 530 provided in the gaming machine M, and receives radio waves (game machine information) from the non-contact IC tag 530.

  For example, when the gaming machine M is installed in a game hall (so-called replacement of a new machine), a non-contact IC tag 530 is pasted on a part of the gaming machine M that is likely to be cheated by a game hall manager or the like. Further, the second antenna 308 is disposed within the communication range of the non-contact IC tag 530. Accordingly, the reading unit 501 can read the gaming machine information from the non-contact IC tag 530 using the second antenna 308.

  The setting information is information set in advance in association with the identification information included in the gaming machine information recorded in the non-contact IC tag 530 provided in the gaming machine M, and is stored in a memory such as the ROM 402 or the RAM 403. Is remembered. Specifically, any information that can determine the legitimacy of the identification information included in the gaming machine information read by the reading unit 501 may be used. For example, the legitimate identification information (recorded in the legitimate non-contact IC tag 530) may be used. Identification information). More specifically, for example, the information includes a gaming machine ID, a gaming hall ID, and a vendor ID that are the same as the gaming machine ID, the gaming hall ID, and the vendor ID included in the identification information.

  The determination unit 511 determines the validity of the identification information by reading the setting information from the memory and checking the identity between the identification information included in the gaming machine information read by the reading unit 501 and the setting information. To do. Unauthorized identification information is written to the non-contact IC tag 530 when the main board that controls the gaming machine M and the ROM mounted on the main board are illegally modified or replaced with the back ROM. Or may be replaced with another IC tag. Therefore, it is monitored whether any illegal act is performed on the gaming machine M by judging the legitimacy of the read identification information.

  Here, it is assumed that the identification information and the setting information each include a gaming machine ID for identifying the gaming machine M. In this case, the determination unit 511 determines the validity of the identification information by checking each gaming machine ID. More specifically, the gaming machine ID included in the identification information read by the reading unit 501 is compared with the gaming machine ID included in the setting information set in advance. It is judged that. On the other hand, if the gaming machine ID included in the identification information does not match the gaming machine ID included in the setting information because the non-contact IC tag 530 is illegally replaced, the identification information is determined to be invalid. To do.

  The setting information may be uniquely assigned from a higher-level computer device in association with the identification information recorded on the non-contact IC tag 530. In this case, the game medium lending device 110 associates the setting information transmitted from the higher-level computer device with the gaming machine M and sets it as setting information unique to the own device. In this way, by automating the assignment and setting of the setting information to the game medium lending device 110, it is possible to reduce the work burden for setting the setting information.

  The output unit 507 has a function of outputting abnormality information indicating an abnormality of the gaming machine M when the determination unit 511 determines that the identification information is inappropriate. The abnormality information indicating the abnormality of the gaming machine M is information for notifying the outside that there is a possibility that some illegal act has been performed on the gaming machine M. The abnormality information may be stored in advance as a template in a memory such as the ROM 402 or the RAM 403.

  In addition, the abnormality information includes information indicating a gaming machine number for distinguishing the gaming machine M and other gaming machines M in the gaming hall (positions in the gaming hall, etc.) and identification information by the judging unit 511. Information for specifying the time (date and time) determined to be present may be included.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the identification information is invalid, the output unit 507 reads the abnormality information from the memory and outputs the abnormality information. At this time, information indicating the game machine number (stored in a memory such as the ROM 402 or the RAM 403) may be added to the abnormality information, and the date / time information determined that the identification information is invalid is a time stamp. It is good also as adding to abnormality information.

  The determination unit 511 has a function of determining whether or not the reading of the gaming machine information by the reading unit 501 is disabled. Specifically, for example, when an illegal act is performed, the second antenna 308 is removed, the non-contact IC tag 530 provided in the gaming machine M is removed, or the wiring of the second antenna 308 is performed. It is determined that reading is impossible, for example, when is disconnected.

  At this time, the determination unit 511 may determine that the gaming machine information cannot be read when the reading of the gaming machine information by the reading unit 501 is disabled for a predetermined period (for example, several seconds). For example, when a player information reading process from the portable IC tag 520 occurs, a situation in which the gaming machine information cannot be read temporarily occurs.

  In consideration of such a situation, it may be determined that the gaming machine information cannot be read when the gaming machine information cannot be read continuously for a predetermined period. In addition, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine information can not be read every predetermined period (for example, several seconds), and when it is determined that the gaming machine information cannot be read continuously for a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times), It is also possible to determine whether or not reading is possible.

  The output unit 507 may output abnormality information indicating an abnormality of the gaming machine M when the determination unit 511 determines that reading is impossible. That is, as a result of some improper act on the gaming machine M, when the gaming machine information cannot be read by the reading unit 501, abnormal information indicating an abnormality of the gaming machine M is output. At this time, the output unit 507 may output abnormality information including information for specifying the time when the determination unit 511 determines that the gaming machine information is unreadable.

  Further, the output unit 507 may control the display unit 508 having a display screen to display abnormality information indicating abnormality of the gaming machine M on the display screen. As a result, employees of the game hall and nearby players will notice the abnormality of the gaming machine M, and it is possible to detect fraud early and to suppress fraud.

  Furthermore, the date and time when the gaming machine M may be cheated can be identified from the date and time information included in the abnormality information. This makes it possible to determine whether the fraudulent act was performed during business hours or after the end of business, and can be used for identifying the person who performed the fraudulent act.

  The output format of the abnormality information by the output unit 507 is lighting or blinking with a lamp (not shown), screen display on the display 302, print output with an external printer, data output (storage) to a memory, external computer Any of transmission to an apparatus may be sufficient.

  More specifically, for example, abnormality information indicating an abnormality of the gaming machine M may be transmitted to a mobile phone terminal of a game hall manager, or may be transmitted to a terminal device of a security company. Furthermore, abnormality information may be displayed on the TV screen attached to the gaming machine M, and the data counter installed on the upper part of the gaming machine M and displaying the number of jackpots and the number of rotations of the gaming machine M is abnormal. Information may be displayed.

  Moreover, it is good also as notifying abnormality information to the computer apparatus which manages the sales information etc. of the gaming machine M installed in the game hall. As a result, the abnormality information is displayed on the display screen of the computer device, and the abnormality of the gaming machine M can be notified to a game hall manager or the like. Thereby, the manager of the game hall can quickly grasp that there is a possibility that some kind of fraudulent act has been performed on the gaming machine M.

  Further, the abnormality information may be notified to a computer device of a third party organization. As a result, the abnormality information is displayed on the display screen of the computer device of the third party organization, and the abnormality of the gaming machine M can be notified to the user of the third party organization. Thereby, the user of the third party organization can quickly grasp that there is a possibility that some illegal act has been performed on the gaming machine M. In this way, by monitoring the game hall for fraud by a third-party organization, it is possible to realize comprehensive fraud countermeasures that take into account fraudulent acts by game hall managers and employees.

  The determination process by the determination unit 511 may be performed at predetermined time intervals, or may be performed at a preset time (for example, business start time, business end time, etc.). Furthermore, it is good also as performing at arbitrary timings by operation input, such as an administrator of a game hall.

  In addition, the shorter the time interval in which the determination processing by the determination unit 511 is performed, the quicker the fraudulent discovery. For this reason, by repeatedly and continuously transmitting gaming machine information including identification information by the non-contact IC tag 530, reading gaming machine information by the reading unit 501, and determining validity by the determining unit 511, Monitoring may be performed at all times.

  The contents of the identification information and the setting information may be arbitrarily updated. Specifically, for example, the contents of the identification information and the setting information can be updated to the latest one when a new machine is replaced. These contents may be arbitrarily updated by, for example, an amusement hall administrator, or only updated by the manufacturer of the gaming machine M in consideration of fraudulent acts by the employees of the amusement hall. It may be possible.

  Further, when the determination unit 511 determines that the identification information is invalid, or when it is determined that the identification information cannot be read, the game on the gaming machine M may be disabled. Specifically, for example, when the gaming medium lending device 110 and the gaming machine M are not normally connected, a function that forcibly disables the gaming medium (gaming ball) in the gaming machine M is used. The game on the gaming machine M may be prohibited.

  As described above, when there is a possibility that some illegal act is performed on the gaming machine M, an illegal game medium can be obtained by an unauthorized player by disabling the game on the gaming machine M. Can be prevented, and the spread of damage caused by fraud can be suppressed.

(Various processing procedures of the game medium lending device 110)
Next, various processing procedures of the game medium lending device 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, an information processing procedure for outputting game information generated as the game progresses in the gaming machine M will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an information processing procedure of the game medium lending device 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 10, it is first determined whether or not the portable IC tag 520 has been inserted into the member card insertion slot 304 (step S1001). Specifically, insertion of the portable IC tag 520 is determined using an output value from a sensor that detects insertion / extraction of the portable IC tag 520 with respect to the member card insertion slot 304.

  Here, waiting for the portable IC tag 520 to be inserted into the membership card insertion slot 304 (step S1001: No), and when inserted (step S1001: Yes), the reading unit 501 causes the portable IC tag 520 to be inserted. The player information for identifying the player is read from (step S1002).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the game history information of the player specified from the player information read by the reading unit 501 exists (step S1003). Specifically, the extraction unit 510 determines whether or not the game information held in association with the player information read in step S1002 is extracted from the game information DB 540. Further, it is determined whether or not the game history information exists by determining whether or not the game history information is read in step S1002 or whether or not the game history information is received from the host computer 120 by a communication unit (not shown). It is good as well.

  In step S1003, when the player's game history information exists (step S1003: Yes), the display unit 508 is controlled by the output unit 507, and the player's game history information specified from the player information (for example, The game information extracted by the extraction unit 510) is displayed on the display screen (step S1004).

  Thereafter, the acquisition unit 502 determines whether or not the game information generated with the progress of the game in the player's gaming machine M has been acquired (step S1005). Here, when game information is acquired (step S1005: Yes), the holding unit 504 holds the game information in association with the player information read in step S1002 (step S1006).

  The output unit 507 outputs the player information and game information held by the holding unit 504 (step S1007). Specifically, the display unit 508 is controlled to display the game information held in association with the player information by the holding unit 504 on the display 302 (see FIGS. 7 to 9). If no game history information exists in step S1003 (step S1003: No), the process proceeds to step S1005.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the end of the game is detected by the detection unit 503 (step S1008). Here, when the end of the game is not detected (step S1008: No), the process returns to step S1005 to repeat a series of processes. On the other hand, when the end of the game is detected (step S1008: Yes), the end process is executed (step S1009), and the series of processes according to this flowchart ends.

  The end process is, for example, a writing process in which the game information held in association with the player information in step S1006 by the writing unit 509 is written in the portable IC tag 520, and the game information held in step S1006 by the output unit 507. Are transmitted to the host computer 120, and the portable IC tag 520 is ejected from the member card insertion slot 304.

  Thereby, the game information accompanying the game of each player can be output in association with the player information for specifying the player. Prior to the start of the game, the past game history of each player can be displayed on the display 302.

  Next, an abnormality detection process for detecting an abnormality in the gaming machine M will be described. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram illustrating an abnormality detection processing procedure of the game medium lending device 110. In FIG. 11, first, gaming machine information including identification information unique to the gaming machine M is transmitted to the outside by the non-contact IC tag 530 provided in the gaming machine M (step S1101).

Thereafter, the reading unit 501 reads gaming machine information including identification information unique to the gaming machine M from the non-contact IC tag 530 using the antenna 308 disposed within a predetermined range of the non-contact IC tag 530 (step S501). S1102). Next, the determination unit 511 determines whether or not the reading of the gaming machine information by the reading unit 501 is disabled (step S1103).

  Here, when the gaming machine information can be read (step S1103: No), the determination unit 511 adds the identification information included in the gaming machine information read by the reading unit 501 and the preset setting information. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the identification information is valid (step S1104).

  At this time, when it is determined that the identification information is inappropriate (step S1104: No), the output unit 507 outputs abnormality information indicating abnormality of the gaming machine M (step S1105). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1104 that the identification information is valid (step S1104: Yes), the process returns to step S1102, and a series of processing is repeated.

  If the gaming machine information cannot be read in step S1103 (step S1103: Yes), the output unit 507 outputs abnormality information indicating abnormality of the gaming machine M (step S1105). Thereby, when there is a possibility that some illegal act is performed on the gaming machine M, the abnormality information indicating the abnormality of the gaming machine M can be automatically notified.

  According to the gaming medium lending device 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the game information associated with each player's game is output in association with the player information for identifying the player. Can do. In addition, game information corresponding to individual players can be displayed on the display 302. The player can grasp the game history unique to the player from the game information displayed on the display 302.

  Further, before the player actually plays the game, the past game information unique to the player can be displayed on the display 302. The player can check the past game history unique to the player from the past game information displayed on the display 302. Furthermore, using this game history, it is possible to perform various types of game analysis such as determining whether the player himself is good or bad and determining the reliability of individual reach performances.

  Further, since the amount of money used on the current day is displayed on the display 302, it is possible to play the game by reliably grasping the amount actually used. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the amount of money used cannot be grasped due to being engrossed in the game, to increase awareness of the amount of money used, and to suppress excessive use of the player beyond the limit.

  In addition, the gaming machine information can be monitored by reading the gaming machine information from the non-contact IC tag 530 and determining the validity of the identification information included in the gaming machine information. Specifically, when the identification information included in the gaming machine information is invalid or when the gaming machine information becomes unreadable, there is a possibility that some illegal act is performed on the gaming machine M. Therefore, the abnormality information indicating the abnormality of the gaming machine M can be output.

  In this way, it is possible to automatically determine that there is a possibility that some illegal act has been performed on the gaming machine M, and to notify the abnormality of the gaming machine M, thereby realizing quick discovery of the illegal act. be able to. Furthermore, when performing a visual check as to whether or not fraudulent activity has been performed, troublesome work such as opening the front door of the gaming machine M and checking the sealing paper affixed to various parts is unnecessary. The work burden on employees can be reduced.

  In addition, since it is not necessary to confirm whether or not fraudulent activity has been performed by interrupting the player's game, there is no discomfort to the player, and there is also an abnormality at the time of fraud Since the information is notified, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized player from acquiring an illegal game medium in advance, and it is possible to suppress an increase in damage caused by an illegal act.

  Further, since the above-described functions are provided in the game medium lending device 110 already installed in the game hall, it is necessary to newly install a device for providing game information and a device for monitoring fraud. Absent. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the capital investment for the game hall and to save space in the game hall.

  As another form different from the present embodiment, using a computer device (relay device) directly connected to the gaming machine M, game information associated with each player's game is collected, and the relay device It is also conceivable to manage game information for each player in the management computer device by transmitting the game information to the higher management computer device.

  Since such a relay device is provided for each one or a plurality of gaming machines M, the number of relay devices increases and the capital investment for the game hall increases. Furthermore, when installing the relay device, wiring work for connecting the relay device to the gaming machine M is required.

  In the present embodiment, since the game medium lending device 110 that is already installed in the game hall is used, a relay device is not required and a special wiring work is not required. And since game information can be collected using simplified wiring without increasing the number of wirings in the game island, it is possible to reduce the work burden on the employees and to reduce the capital investment on the game hall. become.

  As described above, according to the game medium lending device, the information processing method, and the information processing program according to the present invention, the game information indicating the game history unique to the player according to the actual game by the individual player By providing this, the quality of service to the player can be improved, and as a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  The information processing method described in this embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  As described above, the gaming medium lending device, the information processing method, and the information processing program according to the present invention are useful for pachinko gaming machines, slot gaming machines, and other various gaming machines. ), Suitable for installation and use in home video game consoles.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the data structure of game log | history information DB. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the data structure of game log | history information DB. It is an external view which shows an example of a game medium rental apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of a computer apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game media rental apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of game information DB. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the example of a screen displayed on a display. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the example of a screen displayed on a display. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the example of a screen displayed on a display. It is a flowchart which shows the information processing procedure of the game media rental apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram which shows the abnormality detection process procedure of a game media rental apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

100 gaming system 110, 110-1 to 110-n gaming medium lending device 120 host computer 121 gaming history information DB
301 bill insertion slot 302 display 303 operation button 304 membership card insertion slot 305 settlement coin insertion slot 306 settlement coin return slot 307 first antenna 308 second antenna 501 reading unit 502 acquisition unit 503 detection unit 504 holding unit 505 reception unit 506 Calculation unit 507 Output unit 508 Display unit 509 Write unit 510 Extraction unit 511 Judgment unit 520 Portable IC tag 530 Non-contact IC tag 540 Game information DB
700 Game history information 810,820 Today's game information 910,920 Cumulative game history information M, M-1 to M-n gaming machines

Claims (12)

In a game medium lending device for transmitting a lending signal related to lending of game media to a gaming machine,
Reading means for reading the player information from a portable IC tag in which player information for identifying the player is recorded;
An acquisition means for acquiring game information generated as the game progresses in the gaming machine;
Holding means for associating and holding player information read by the reading means and game information acquired by the acquiring means;
Output means for outputting player information and game information held by the holding means;
A game medium lending device comprising: Detecting means for detecting the start and end of the game in the gaming machine of the player specified from the player information;
The acquisition means includes
2. The game medium renting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the game information is acquired based on a detection result detected by the detection means. Receiving means for receiving a game signal transmitted from the gaming machine as the game progresses in the gaming machine;
The acquisition means includes
The game medium lending device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein game information including a game signal received by the receiving means is acquired. Based on a lending signal related to lending of the gaming media transmitted to the gaming machine, comprising calculating means for calculating usage amount information indicating the usage amount of the player in the gaming machine,
The acquisition means includes
The game medium lending device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein game information including usage amount information calculated by the calculation means is acquired. The reading means includes
The gaming machine information for identifying the gaming machine is read from the non-contact IC tag using an antenna disposed within a predetermined range of the non-contact IC tag provided in the gaming machine,
The acquisition means includes
The game medium lending device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein game information including game machine information read by the reading means is acquired. Comprising display means having a display screen;
The output means includes
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the display means is controlled to display game information held in association with the player information by the holding means on the display screen. Medium lending device. An extraction means for extracting game information held in association with the player information read from the portable IC tag from the player information held by the holding means and the database storing the game information;
The output means includes
The game medium lending device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the game information extracted by the extraction means is output in association with player information read from the portable IC tag. Writing means for writing the game information held in association with the player information by the holding means to the portable IC tag;
The reading means includes
The game information written by the writing means is read from the portable IC tag,
The output means includes
The game medium lending device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the game information read by the reading means is output. The reading means includes
Read gaming machine information including identification information unique to the gaming machine from the non-contact IC tag,
Based on identification information included in the gaming machine information read by the reading means, and setting information set in advance, a determination means for determining the validity of the identification information,
The output means includes
The game medium lending according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein when the determination means determines that the identification information is invalid, abnormality information indicating abnormality of the gaming machine is output. apparatus. The determination means includes
Determining whether reading of the gaming machine information by the reading means has become impossible,
The output means includes
10. The game medium lending device according to claim 9, wherein when the determination unit determines that reading is impossible, the abnormality information indicating abnormality of the gaming machine is output. An information processing method for providing game information associated with the progress of a game in the gaming machine by a gaming medium rental device that transmits a rental signal relating to the rental of gaming media to the gaming machine,
A reading step of reading the player information from a portable IC tag in which player information for identifying a player is recorded;
An acquisition step of acquiring game information generated as a game progresses in the gaming machine of the player;
A holding step of associating and holding the player information read by the reading step and the game information acquired by the acquisition step;
An output step of outputting player information and game information held by the holding step;
An information processing method comprising:   An information processing program for causing a computer to execute the information processing method according to claim 11.

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