JP2015180434A - Game information display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display device of game information for each game machine capable of displaying game information on a large screen while ensuring efficiency of ball clogging work.SOLUTION: Apart from a game machine, a display device of game information for each game machine is installed in an upper portion of the game machine. The display device for game information for each game machine is installed so as to be supported by a part other than a work door, positioned on a front of the work door when the work door is being closed, and avoided to a position for preventing interference with the work door when the work door is opened.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game information display device that displays game information.

  (I) With regard to the game information integration system, it has been a proposition for a manufacturer that designs, manufactures and sells gaming machines to design a selling machine that sells well. In order to achieve that goal, the game equipment is exclusively used to introduce new functions and effects that attract expectations, or famous copyrights are used for content that is used for gaming equipment while paying a high license fee. It was done. However, because the manufacturer itself has determined sensuously or empirically whether or not it is a good gaming machine, the popularity of gaming machines may overturn the manufacturer's expectations even if these methods are used. There were many.

  By the way, for example, differences in player preference due to regional characteristics such as Kyushu and Tokyo, or geographical conditions such as the proximity of universities, differences in customer preferences according to time zones such as differences in visit times between housewives and office workers, fixed customers The player's preference for the gaming machine, such as the difference in the preference between the (mania), the current customer (the round-trip customer), and the beginner (beginner), varies widely and varies from player to player. In addition, for the management side of the amusement store, the requirements for the gaming machine to be installed in the amusement store differ depending on the amusement store. For example, one of the two adjacent amusement stores desires to install a gaming machine of a model that rejoices the player's joy, while the other amusement store spends a long time without gambling. Even if the region is the same, such as the desire to install a game machine of a type that can enjoy a game throughout, there are cases where the demand of the game store for the game machine differs depending on the management policy. Therefore, the manufacturer cannot satisfy the demands of all players and game shops, and therefore has to design a gaming machine by taking into account the preference of the entire greatest common divisor.

  Under these circumstances, in order for a gaming store to obtain the maximum profit, the gaming store itself has to select a model and the number of gaming machines according to the requirements of the gaming store and the preference of the player visiting the gaming store. Must be installed continuously.

However, since the timing of replacement with a new model has conventionally been based on an empirical rule, the efficiency of the replacement varies depending on the person who determines the replacement, and as a result, there is a risk that the amusement store may lose profits. there were. In general, gaming machines are provided with setting values that can change the winning probability in a certain range in multiple stages. However, adjustments to these setting values are often prepared from empirical rules. The balance between the improvement in the ability to attract customers and the decrease in profits of the amusement store by changing to the mode is lost, and as a result, the amusement shop may lose profits.
In addition, the store manager of the amusement store gives priority to improving his immediate results against the management's speculation, and sets the management rate higher, which will cause fixed customers to leave the customer in the long run. There was a problem.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a management device for a game hall that tabulates and manages operation data of pachinko gaming devices.

  (II) With regard to the gaming information display device for each gaming machine, a dollar box containing a player's balls has often been stacked around the player with the aim of attracting customers. If the amount of dollar boxes stacked increases, it will appeal that it is a well-stored store, but if the need to evacuate from an amusement store due to factors such as fire or earthquake, the dollar box becomes an obstacle and evacuates There was a potential problem of delaying. For this reason, there are stores where the store clerk carries a certain amount of dollar boxes to a counting device to artificially limit the amount of dollar boxes to a certain number. On the other hand, recently, an increasing number of stores are provided with individual counting devices provided in each pachinko gaming machine so as not to use dollar boxes. It is speculated that such a trend will be introduced in all stores in the future from the safe viewpoint of ensuring sufficient escape routes.

  However, when counting with the individual counting device in this way, by physically stacking dollar boxes, it is visually determined that it is a conscientious gaming store, a pachinko gaming device that is often used, etc. There was a new problem that would make it impossible to appeal.

  Conventionally, whether or not individual pachinko gaming devices are often displayed is displayed numerically by inputting with the input switch of the information display device for each gaming device installed on the upper side of each gaming device, but also However, there is a place where it is inferior to the physical display such as stacking dollar boxes as before. In particular, although the characteristics of gaming devices that are not playing can be seen by operating the input switch, there is also a problem that it is difficult to see the characteristics of gaming devices that are currently playing.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a per-game table information display device having a function of displaying game information such as the number of jackpots and the number of games.

  (III) In the event of a failure that does not allow game balls to be supplied to the gaming machine, the game store clerk will check for a clogged ball in a supply rod or bellows on the game island. In general, the check operation of the clogged balls is performed by rotating a shelf plate arranged on the front surface of the replenishing bowl upward. From the viewpoint of the player, this work is troublesome in that the concentration on the game is hindered or the game has to be interrupted, and it is desired to finish this work promptly. From the viewpoint of an amusement store as well, it is desirable that the ball clogging check operation be completed as quickly as possible from the viewpoint of availability. On the other hand, from the viewpoint of an amusement shop employee, for example, it is desirable that even a relatively weak employee, such as a female employee, can complete work quickly.

JP-A-11-207001 JP 2006-27043 A

  (I) Regarding the game information integration system, the game hall management device described in Patent Document 1 performs total management of operation data, and determines whether or not the set value at the service time is appropriate based on the data. Since it can be performed, it may be possible to temporarily optimize the set value in the service time. However, since it is not possible to analyze the customer base, in the end, selection and setting according to the preference of players, especially fixed customers, will continue over a long period regarding the timing of replacement with new models and adjustment of setting values. It is difficult to do.

  (II) Regarding the gaming information display device for each gaming machine, the gaming information display device for each gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 is a player who is playing a game on the gaming machine and a game that is not being played on the gaming machine. The game information related to the gaming machine is displayed to the player who sometimes selects the gaming machine, and is not for collecting the attention of the surrounding players on the gaming machine. Therefore, the game information display device for each gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 still has room for improvement in that it cannot attract the attention of surrounding players to the gaming machine.

  (III) With regard to the gaming information display device for each gaming machine, as described above, the game information display for each gaming machine is actually performed even though it is desired to complete the ball clogging work promptly. With the increase in the size of the device (call display), the call display sometimes gets in the way during work. Further, when the game information display device for each gaming machine is installed on the work door itself, there is a problem that the work efficiency is reduced because the weight of the work door increases.

  The present invention relates to the above (I), and quantitatively obtains data relating to the store management of the game shop, so that it is possible to objectively select and set according to the preference of the player, particularly the fixed customer. In addition, a game information integration system that enables efficient introduction to the market based on the results of logical analysis of gaming machines that stimulate demand in a well-balanced manner for the player as a user and the manager of the game store is provided. The purpose is to do.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming information display device for each gaming machine that can attract the attention of the surrounding players to the gaming machine even if the gaming machine is played. .

  A further object of the present invention is to provide a gaming information display device for each gaming machine that can display gaming information on a large screen while ensuring the efficiency of the ball clogging work.

The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above-described problem (I).
(1) A game information integration system,
The game information integration system includes:
A plurality of gaming machine units;
A server that is communicably connected to each gaming machine unit,
The gaming machine unit is
Player identification information reading means capable of reading player identification information and outputting the read player identification information;
Consumption number data output means for outputting consumption number data relating to the consumption number of game media;
Payout number data output means for outputting payout number data relating to the number of payouts of game media,
The gaming machine unit identification information is individually assigned to each gaming machine unit,
The server
Each of the consumption number data output from the consumption number data output means and the payout number data output from the payout number data output means includes reception time data relating to data reception time, player identification information, and gaming machine unit identification. Data storage means for storing information in association with information is provided.

  According to the configuration of (1), since the consumption number data and the payout number data are stored in association with the reception time data, the player identification information, and the gaming machine unit identification information, the reception time data, the player identification information, and Analysis of consumption number data and payout number data based on any one or more of the gaming machine unit identification information can be enabled. Therefore, for example, by analyzing data for each player identification information, it is analyzed whether the player corresponds to a fixed customer (mania), current customer (traveler), beginner (beginner), etc. Analyzing the stability of each standard unit (for example, gaming machine, gaming machine model, gaming machine type, amusement island, game shop, casino, etc.) Or whether the number of new machines installed is appropriate, such as analysis of popularity information for each customer (player) about non-new machines, analysis of the optimal sales rate It becomes possible to analyze whether or not.

  One of the focus points in the present invention is the timing at which the player stops playing. That is, the timing when the player stops the game is as follows: I have lost my money. 2. Won big (bonus was given); In the present invention, this pattern can be objectively collected by integrating information and collecting the trend from the start of the game to the stop of the game. It is also a point of logical analysis and utilization for management stabilization. This prevents the game store from sticking to short-term profits, and provides an environment in which fixed customers can enjoy the game for a long period of time while the game store obtains stable profits over the long term. The increase in the number of fixed customers not only contributes to the long-term stable management of amusement stores, but is positioned as an extremely important issue in this field as a breakthrough for the shrinking game market size, which is considered uneasy in the future.

  In response to this problem, the present invention collects integrated information from each device (for example, a gaming machine unit, various servers, etc.) in the game store, and based on these information, “customer” analysis, “machine” Analyzes from three perspectives, analysis and “sales” analysis, and using these analysis results in an integrated manner provides useful information for determining the right or wrong of the current sales strategy of the amusement store and planning future sales strategies. It is intended to increase the number of fixed customers.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(1-1) The game information integration system according to (1),
The data storage means further stores format data relating to the format of the gaming machine unit in association with the gaming machine unit identification information.
(1-2) The game information integration system according to (1),
The data storage means further stores model data relating to the model of the gaming machine unit in association with the gaming machine unit identification information.
(1-3) The game information integration system according to (1),
The gaming machine unit further includes:
Game number data output means for outputting game number data relating to the number of games,
The data storage means further stores the game frequency data output from the game frequency data output means in association with the reception time data relating to the data reception time, the player identification information, and the gaming machine unit identification information.
(1-4) The game information integration system according to (1),
The gaming machine unit further includes:
Special prize number data output means for outputting special prize number data relating to the special prize number is provided.
The data storage means further stores the special prize number data output from the special prize number data output means in association with the reception time data relating to the data reception time, the player identification information, and the gaming machine unit identification information.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(2) The game information integration system of (1),
The data storage means further stores player data relating to the player to which the player identification information is assigned in association with the player identification information.

  According to the configuration of (2), for example, the player data such as the player's area, gender, age, occupation, etc. are stored in association with the player identification information, so that the player's preference can be analyzed in more detail. it can. Since “customer” analysis can be performed more precisely, the efficiency of integrated analysis and use of “customer” analysis, “machine” analysis, and “sales” analysis can be increased.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(3) The game information integration system of (2),
The data storage means stores the customer identification data in association with the player identification information indicating which of the customer segments to which the player to which the player identification information is assigned corresponds is divided.

  According to the configuration of (3), the customer segment data is associated with the player identification information, so that the data can be classified for each customer segment and a business corresponding to each customer segment can be performed. In other words, it is difficult to conduct sales according to the preferences and needs of each player if the players who come to the store are simply handled as one group, but according to the configuration of (3), It is possible to install a gaming machine according to the player's preference and needs.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(4) The game information integration system of (3),
The customer segment divided into the plurality includes fixed customers,
The data storage means stores data associated with customer segment data indicating fixed customers separately from data associated with other customer segment data.

  According to the configuration of (4), by storing the fixed customer data separately from other data, it is possible to accurately grasp the fixed customer's visit tendency and gaming tendency, and to meet the fixed customer's preference and needs. Make management easier. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the number of fixed customers. Especially for fixed customers, there are many players who have individual decisions (for example, stop playing if there are no 5 consecutive probable big hits), so if you can understand the decisions, Settings can be changed at the amusement store.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(5) The game information integration system according to any one of (1) to (4),
The gaming machine unit further includes:
A usage amount data output means for outputting usage amount data relating to the amount used for renting game media;
The data storage unit further stores the usage amount data output from the usage amount data output unit in association with the reception time data related to the data reception time, the player identification information, and the gaming machine unit identification information.

  According to the configuration of (5), the accuracy of the integrated analysis of the “customer” analysis, the “machine” analysis, and the “sales” analysis can be improved by using the usage amount data in addition to the consumption number data.

(6) The game information integration system according to any one of (1) to (5),
The server further includes:
Analysis processing means for analyzing data received from the gaming machine unit and stored in the data storage means;
A comparison table with stability criteria,
Stability determination means for determining the stability per predetermined reference unit based on the analysis result data indicating the analysis result of the data and the comparison table.

According to the configuration of (6), it is possible to determine the stability in a predetermined reference unit (for example, a single gaming machine, an island, a model, a format, a gaming store, a chain store unit including a plurality of gaming stores, and the like). Here, the stability is an index of sales obtained as a result of integrated analysis of “customer” analysis, “sales” analysis, and “machinery” analysis, and is determined based on, for example, the operation rate and the sales rate. It is a quantitative indicator.
For an amusement store, a higher operating rate is preferable, but a higher sales rate is not always better. This is because if the sales discount is too high, the player will be excessively “losing”, and will be away from the customer in the long run. In other words, it is indispensable to secure and increase the number of fixed customers while increasing the occupancy rate as much as possible and keeping the business rate within an appropriate range. Stability is an index determined from this point of view. The higher the operating rate, the higher the stability, and the higher the operating rate is within the specified range, the higher the stability, while the operating rate is within this range. If it is out of the range, the stability is lowered.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(7) The game information integration system according to (6),
The data storage means stores a new model identification flag for determining whether or not the gaming machine unit to which the identification information unit identification information is allocated is a new model in association with the gaming machine unit identification information.
The stability determination means is based on analysis result data not including analysis result data relating to a gaming machine unit to which gaming machine unit identification information associated with a new model identification flag set to ON is assigned and the comparison table. Thus, the stability per predetermined reference unit is determined.

  According to the configuration of (7), the integrated analysis of the “customer” analysis, the “sales” analysis, and the “machine” analysis can be divided depending on whether or not it is a new model. Unlike the other models, the new model may operate only with the element “new stand” regardless of the machine type and characteristics. This applies not only to “visitors” and “new-head” customers, but also to “fixed customers”. Therefore, by distinguishing the “customer” analysis, “sales” analysis and “machinery” analysis for the new model from the “customer” analysis, “sales” analysis and “machinery” analysis other than the new model, the actual situation is further improved. It is possible to carry out sales analysis and sales strategy planning in line with.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(8) The game information integration system according to (6) or (7),
The analysis result data includes the division data related to the division and the operation data related to the operation rate,
In the comparison table, the divide and operation rate are associated with the numerical stability.
The stability determination means numerically determines the stability per predetermined reference unit based on the division data, the operation data, and the comparison table.

  According to the configuration of (8), the stability can be determined numerically based on the division data and the operation rate data, so an objective analysis result for using the right or wrong of the sales strategy for the determination is obtained. be able to.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(9) The game information integration system according to any one of (6) to (8),
The server further includes:
A target split calculation unit that calculates a target split per predetermined reference unit based on analysis result data indicating an analysis result by the analysis processing unit and / or the stability determined by the stability determination unit. .

  According to the configuration of (9), the target quotient can be calculated objectively based on the analysis result data and / or the stability. Therefore, by using the target quotient, short-term profit pursuit is eliminated. It is possible to realize a long-term and developmental sales strategy that prioritizes securing and increasing fixed customers.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(10) The game information integration system according to (5),
The server further includes:
Based on the data stored in the data storage means in association with one player identification information, a game tendency parameter indicating a game tendency per predetermined reference unit for a player assigned the player identification information A game tendency parameter calculating means for calculating;
And a customer demographic discriminating means for discriminating a customer demographic of the player assigned the player identification information based on the game propensity parameter calculated by the game propensity parameter calculating means.

  According to the configuration of (10), the customer base of the player can be determined, so that data can be classified for each customer base and sales can be performed according to each customer base.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(11) The game information integration system according to (10),
The game tendency parameter is at least one statistic value or cumulative value of a used amount, a gaming time, a gaming frequency, and a lost amount.

  According to the structure of (11), since the statistical value or cumulative value of such information is used as a game tendency, a more appropriate customer segment can be analyzed.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(12) The game information integration system according to (10) or (11),
The data storage means further stores player data related to the player assigned the player identification information in association with the player identification information,
The customer demographic discriminating means determines the customer demographics to which the player identification information is assigned based on the game tendency parameters calculated by the game tendency parameter calculating means and the player data stored in the data storage means. Determine.

  According to the configuration of (12), player data is used for discriminating customer segments. For example, if the region is near a university, even if the amount of consumption is small, if the customer visits frequently from the morning, “fixed customers” Or if it is a large area of the office, even if it is only after the evening visit, it can be determined as a `` fixed customer '' if the condition is met, so a more accurate customer segment analysis can be performed .

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(13) The game information integration system according to any one of (10) to (12),
The server further includes:
Analysis processing means for analyzing data received from the gaming machine unit and stored in the data storage means;
A comparison table with stability criteria,
Stability determination means for determining the stability per predetermined reference unit based on the analysis result data indicating the analysis result of the data and the comparison table;
Based on the analysis result data indicating the analysis result by the analysis processing means and / or the stability determined by the stability determination means, a target split calculation means for calculating a target split per predetermined reference unit;
When the fixed number of customers calculated based on the customer demographic data as the discrimination result by the customer demographic discriminating unit does not satisfy the condition determined based on the target percent calculated by the target percent calculating unit And alarm notification means for performing alarm notification.

  According to the configuration of (13), since the alarm is notified when the number of fixed customers does not satisfy the condition determined based on the target percent, the manager of the game hall is responsible for the relationship between the number of fixed customers and the target percent every day. There is no need to check, and it is convenient.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(14) The game information integration system according to (13),
The data storage means stores a new model identification flag for determining whether or not the gaming machine unit to which the identification information unit identification information is allocated is a new model in association with the gaming machine unit identification information.
The stability determination means is based on analysis result data not including analysis result data relating to a gaming machine unit to which gaming machine unit identification information associated with a new model identification flag set to ON is assigned and the comparison table. Thus, the stability per predetermined reference unit is determined.

  According to the configuration of (14), the data of the new model can be excluded from the stability determination. Unlike the other models, the new model may operate only with the element “new stand” regardless of the machine type and characteristics. This applies not only to “visitors” and “new-head” customers, but also to “fixed customers”. Therefore, by excluding the data of the new model from the stability determination, it is possible to perform sales analysis and sales strategy planning that are more realistic.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(15) The game information integration system according to any one of (1) to (5),
The data storage means stores a new model identification flag for determining whether or not the gaming machine unit to which the identification information unit identification information is allocated is a new model in association with the gaming machine unit identification information.
The server further includes:
Analysis processing means for analyzing data received from the gaming machine unit and stored in the data storage means;
New model condition determination means for determining whether or not the model to be analyzed satisfies a predetermined new model condition based on analysis result data indicating the result of analysis of the data;
New model identification flag setting means for turning on / off the new model identification flag based on the result of determination by the new model condition determination means.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
According to the configuration of (15), since it is determined whether or not it is a new model by analyzing the data, it is more realistic than the case of determining whether or not it is a new model based on the number of days elapsed from the introduction date. Judgment can be made accordingly. In order to understand (or exclude) the impact of a new model in performing "customer" analysis, "sales" analysis and "machinery" analysis, it is necessary to grasp whether the model is actually a new model. Becomes important.
Unlike the other models, the new model may operate only with the element "new machine" regardless of the machine type and characteristics, so exclude the effects of the new model when analyzing data. It is desirable. However, if it is determined whether or not it is a new model based on the number of days elapsed from the date of introduction, for example, models that still have influence as a new model are excluded from the new model and analyzed, or as a new model If a model that does not already have the influence of is included in the analysis as a new model, it will not follow the actual situation. However, according to the configuration of (15), since the new model is determined according to the actual situation, it is possible to analyze the data according to the actual situation.
Note that the present invention does not exclude the determination of whether or not a new model is based on the number of days elapsed from the date of introduction. This is because it may be difficult to determine whether there is an influence as a new model depending on the model. New models that are not fully supported by the player have a significant decline in influence due to an increase in the number of days elapsed, so it is possible to determine whether or not they are new models relatively easily by analyzing the data. it can. However, since the gaming machine that has won the player's support continues to be played by the player, it is difficult to determine the boundary of whether or not it is a new model. In such a case, the determination as to whether or not it is a new model can be made appropriate by using the determination as to whether or not it is a new model based on the number of days elapsed from the date of introduction.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(16) The game information integration system according to (15),
The analysis processing means is a gaming machine to which gaming machine unit identification information associated with a new model identification flag set to ON among data received from the gaming machine unit and stored in the data storage means is assigned. Analyzing the data associated with the unit identification information,
The new model identification flag setting means includes a new model identification flag associated with the gaming machine unit identification information assigned to the gaming machine unit of the model that is determined not to satisfy the new model condition by the new model condition determining means. And a new model identification flag releasing means for releasing the set.

  According to the configuration of (16), since the gaming machine whose analysis result data does not satisfy the condition as the new model is excluded from the new model, it becomes possible to analyze the data in accordance with the actual situation.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(17) The game information integration system according to any one of (1) to (5),
The data storage means stores a new model identification flag for determining whether or not the gaming machine unit to which the identification information unit identification information is allocated is a new model in association with the gaming machine unit identification information.
The server further includes:
Of the data received from the gaming machine unit and stored in the data storage means, associated with the gaming machine unit identification information to which the gaming machine unit identification information associated with the new model identification flag set to ON is assigned. New model analysis processing means to analyze the collected data,
Based on the new model analysis result data as the analysis result by the new model analysis processing means, the number of installed gaming machine units to which the gaming machine unit identification information associated with the new model identification flag set on is assigned. And an appropriate condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined appropriate condition is satisfied.

  According to the configuration of (17), it is possible to objectively and logically optimize the number of new models installed. The type of new model and the number of installations (or installation ratio) occupy a large position in the amusement store sales strategy. This is because if the number of new models installed is less than the player's demand, the player will flow to other game venues, while if the number of new models installed is greater than the player's demand, the number of other models installed will be This is because the player is restricted and flows to other game halls as well. In addition, new models are put on the market one after another, and it is not uncommon for a plurality of new models to be installed at the amusement hall at the same time, so it was very difficult to determine the number of new models installed. On the other hand, according to the configuration of (17), it is possible to determine the appropriate number of new models installed from the results of integrated analysis of “customer” analysis, “sales” analysis, and “machine” analysis. So it is useful in formulating an optimal sales strategy.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(18) The game information integration system according to any one of (1) to (5),
The gaming machine unit is
A gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device capable of variable display of symbols;
Aside from the gaming machine, a gaming information display device for each gaming machine installed above the gaming machine,
The server
Acquisition for calculating the number of game media acquired at the present time in the gaming machine unit of the player playing the game on the basis of data stored in the data storage means in association with each gaming machine unit identification information A number calculating means,
The gaming information display device for each gaming machine,
Displayed on the gaming information display device for each gaming machine of the gaming machine unit is a dollar box image indicating the number of dollar boxes corresponding to the number of gaming media obtained at the current time in each gaming machine calculated by the number-of-acquisition calculating means. A dollar box image display control means,
The dollar box image display means additionally displays one dollar box image whenever the number of game media acquired at the time increases by a predetermined number of game media accommodated per dollar box. Each time the number of acquired game media decreases by the number of accommodations, one dollar box image disappears.

  According to the configuration of (18), since the dollar box image is displayed on the gaming information display device for each gaming machine provided above the gaming machine, it is possible to gather the attention of surrounding players on the gaming machine. Further, since it is not necessary to actually place the dollar box in the passage, an evacuation route can be secured and a safety problem can be solved.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(19) The game information integration system according to (18),
The game information display device for each gaming machine displays a dollar box image regardless of whether or not a game is being performed in a gaming machine unit including the game information display device for each gaming machine.

  According to the configuration of (19), the player's attention can be collected in the gaming machine when the game is being played.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(20) The game information integration system according to (18) or (19),
The gaming information display device for each gaming machine, when the number of game media acquired at that time is divided by the predetermined number of game media accommodated per dollar box and has a fraction, the dollar corresponding to the fraction A box image is displayed in a different manner from other dollar box images.

  According to the configuration of (20), it is possible to cause the surrounding players to visually and dynamically recognize the change in the number of acquired game media, thereby attracting more attention from the player.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(21) The game information integration system according to any one of (18) to (20),
The gaming information display device for each gaming machine,
An instruction for selecting a dollar box image displayed on the gaming information display device for each gaming machine can be input. When an instruction for selecting a dollar box image is input, dollar box selection data indicating the selected dollar box image is displayed. Provided with dollar box selection instruction input means for output,
The gaming machine unit further includes:
A clearing information medium output means for outputting a clearing information medium for displaying or storing the clearing information when receiving clearing information regarding the clearing result of the game medium;
The server
Based on the dollar box selection data output by the dollar box selection instruction input means and the data stored in the data storage means in association with the gaming machine unit identification information of the gaming machine unit that transmitted the dollar box selection data, A settlement processing means for performing settlement of the number of game media corresponding to the dollar box image indicated by the dollar box selection data and outputting the settlement information regarding the settlement result to the gaming machine unit;
The game information display device for each gaming machine, when the gaming machine unit receives the settlement information, erases the dollar box image selected by the instruction input by the dollar box selection instruction input means.

  According to the configuration of (21), the player can easily check out by inputting an instruction to select a dollar box image, which is excellent in convenience. Further, since the settlement is performed via the dollar box image, the reality can be given to the settlement process without using the actual dollar box.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(22) The game information integration system according to any one of (1) to (5),
The gaming machine unit is
A gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device capable of variable display of symbols;
Aside from the gaming machine, a gaming information display device for each gaming machine installed above the gaming machine,
The server
Game information display control means for displaying game information based on the data stored in the data storage means on the game information display device for each gaming machine,
The gaming information displayed on the gaming information display device for each gaming machine by the gaming information display control means is assigned to one or a plurality of gaming machine units other than the gaming machine unit provided with the gaming information display device for each gaming machine. It includes game information based on the data stored in the data storage means in association with the gaming machine unit identification information.

  According to the configuration of (22), data related to other gaming machines is displayed on the gaming information display device for each gaming machine. Therefore, for a player who plays a game on the gaming machine, other games without moving. It is highly convenient in that it can see data related to the machine, and it is also useful for players who are watching around.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(23) The game information integration system according to any one of (18) to (22),
The display area of the game information display device for each gaming machine is the same as the display area of the symbol display device or larger than the display area of the symbol display device.

  According to the configuration of (23), the attention of surrounding players can be easily collected.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(24) The game information integration system according to any one of (18) to (23),
The plurality of gaming machine units include two or more gaming machine units arranged side by side,
Above the gaming machine units arranged side by side, a work door is provided to be able to open and close across a predetermined number of gaming machine units,
The game information display device for each gaming machine is supported by a part other than the work door, and is positioned on the front surface of the work door when the work door is closed, while the game door is displayed on the work door when the work door is opened. It is installed so that it can avoid even the position where it does not interfere.

  According to the configuration of (24), when the work door is opened, it is possible to avoid a position where it does not interfere with the work door. For example, an obstacle in manually removing the clogging of the transported game balls in the game ball supply mechanism Therefore, a large display device can be installed.

The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above-described problem (II).
(25) A gaming information display device for each gaming machine installed above the gaming machine separately from the gaming machine,
The gaming information display device for each gaming machine,
Receiving means for receiving data from an external device communicably connected to the gaming information display device for each gaming machine;
Display means for displaying an image based on the data received by the receiving means on a screen,
The receiving means receives acquisition number data indicating the acquisition number of game media at the time in the gaming machine,
The display means displays a dollar box image indicating a number of dollar boxes according to the number of acquisitions indicated by the acquisition number data;
The display means additionally displays one dollar box image each time the number of game media acquired at the time increases by a predetermined number of game media accommodated per dollar box, while the game at the time Each time the number of acquired media decreases by the number of accommodations, one dollar box image disappears.

  According to the configuration of (25), since the dollar box image is displayed on the gaming information display device for each gaming machine provided above the gaming machine, it is possible to gather the attention of surrounding players on the gaming machine. Further, since it is not necessary to actually place the dollar box in the passage, an evacuation route can be secured and a safety problem can be solved.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(26) The gaming information display device for each gaming machine according to (25),
The display means displays a dollar box image regardless of whether or not a game is being played in the gaming machine.

  According to the configuration of (26), the player's attention can be collected in the gaming machine when the game is being played.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(27) The gaming information display device for each gaming machine according to (25) or (26),
The display means divides the number of acquired game media at that time by the predetermined number of game media accommodated per dollar box, and when there is a fraction, displays the dollar box image corresponding to the fraction. It is displayed in a mode different from the dollar box image.

  According to the configuration of (27), it is possible to cause the surrounding players to visually and dynamically recognize the change in the number of acquired game media, thereby attracting more attention from the player.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(28) The gaming information display device for each gaming machine according to any one of (25) to (27),
The gaming information display device for each gaming machine,
It is possible to communicate directly or indirectly with the clearing processing means for clearing the number of game media corresponding to the dollar box image selected by the instruction to select the dollar box image displayed on the gaming information display device for each gaming machine. Connected,
When the settlement processing means outputs the settlement information as a settlement result, the dollar box image selected by the selection instruction is erased.

  According to the configuration of (28), the player can easily check out by inputting an instruction to select a dollar box image, which is excellent in convenience. Further, since the settlement is performed via the dollar box image, the reality can be given to the settlement process without using the actual dollar box.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(29) A gaming information display device for each gaming machine installed above the gaming machine separately from the gaming machine,
The gaming information display device for each gaming machine,
Receiving means for receiving data from an external device communicably connected to the gaming information display device for each gaming machine;
Display means for displaying an image based on the data received by the receiving means on a screen,
The data received by the receiving means includes data relating to the current game situation in one or more gaming machines other than the gaming machine.

  According to the configuration of (29), data related to other gaming machines is displayed on the gaming information display device for each gaming machine, so that it is possible for other players to move to other games without moving if viewed by a player who plays a game on the gaming machine. It is highly convenient in that it can see data related to the machine, and it is also useful for players who are watching around.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(30) A gaming information display device for each gaming machine according to any one of (25) to (29),
The display area of the game information display device for each gaming machine is the same as or larger than the display area of the symbol display device provided in the gaming machine and capable of variable display of symbols.

  According to the configuration of (30), the attention of surrounding players can be easily collected.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(31) The gaming information display device for each gaming machine according to any one of (25) to (30),
On the side of the gaming machine, the gaming machine and the side and one or more gaming machines are arranged,
A work door can be opened and closed across a predetermined number of gaming machines above the gaming machines arranged side by side.
The game information display device for each gaming machine is supported by a part other than the work door, and is positioned on the front surface of the work door when the work door is closed, while the game door is displayed on the work door when the work door is opened. It is installed so that it can avoid even the position where it does not interfere.

  According to the configuration of (31), when the work door is opened, it is possible to avoid the position where it does not interfere with the work door. For example, the obstacle in manually removing the clogging of the transported game balls in the game ball supply mechanism Therefore, a large display device can be installed.

The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above-described problem (III).
(32) A gaming information display device for each gaming machine installed above the gaming machine separately from the gaming machine,
The game information display device for each gaming machine is supported by a part other than the work door, and is positioned on the front surface of the work door when the work door is closed, while the game door is displayed on the work door when the work door is opened. It is installed so that it can avoid even the position where it does not interfere.

According to the configuration of (32), the work door is positioned so as to be positioned in front of the work door when the work door is closed, and can be avoided so as not to interfere with the work door when the work door is opened. Therefore, when performing the work of clogging a ball, the game information display device for each gaming machine can be avoided to a position where it does not interfere with the work door, and the work can be performed quickly.
Further, since the game information display device for each gaming machine is supported at a portion other than the work door, the weight of the work door does not increase with the installation of the game information display device for each gaming machine. Therefore, even a relatively weak employee can complete the work promptly.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(33) A gaming information display device for each gaming machine according to (32),
The gaming information display device for each gaming machine,
A main body housing having a display screen on the front surface, a pedestal portion installed such that the display screen faces the front side of the gaming machine;
An attachment member attached to a gaming island component member installed above the gaming machine such that the surface is parallel to the front surface of the gaming machine;
A connection holding member for connecting and holding the attachment member and the pedestal portion;
The connection holding member is supported by the mounting member so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction about the rotation shaft via a rotation shaft that is parallel and horizontal to the surface of the game island component member. ,
The pedestal portion is configured to be able to change from an inclined posture to a standing posture as the connection holding member rotates in the front-rear direction.

  According to the configuration of (33), the pedestal portion changes from the inclined posture to the standing posture as the connection holding member rotates in the front-rear direction. That is, the adjustment of the viewing angle for the player and the avoidance of the game information display device for each gaming machine during the ball clogging operation can be performed by adjusting the angle by the same mechanism.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(34) The gaming information display device for each gaming machine according to (33),
On the side of the gaming machine, the gaming machine and the side and one or more gaming machines are arranged,
A work door can be opened and closed across a predetermined number of gaming machines above the side-by-side gaming machines, and a gaming information display device for each gaming machine is provided above each gaming machine. ,
The pedestal portions of the plurality of gaming machine display information devices arranged side by side can be simultaneously changed from the inclined posture to the standing position.

  According to the configuration of (34), the angle adjustment of the game information display devices for each side-by-side gaming machine can be performed at a time, so that the work door can be easily opened and closed, and the appearance is excellent.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(35) A gaming information display device for each gaming machine according to (33) or (34),
The gaming information display device for each gaming machine,
A drive mechanism housing provided on the back side of the pedestal or the body housing;
The drive mechanism accommodating portion is
A motor,
A drive control unit for driving and controlling the motor;
A drive gear provided in the motor;
A gear member meshing with the drive gear;
A link member having one end fixed to the gear member and the other end pivotally supported by the connection holding member;
When the drive gear is rotated by driving the motor by the drive control unit, the link member moves up and down around the shaft support portion between the connection holding member and the other end of the link member,
The connection holding member is configured to rotate in the front-rear direction as the link member moves in the vertical direction.

  According to the configuration of (35), it is possible to easily turn the game information display device for each heavy gaming machine. In particular, the diameter of the gear member is preferably larger than the diameter of the drive gear.

The present invention can further employ the following configurations.
(36) The gaming information display device for each gaming machine according to (35),
The gaming information display device for each gaming machine,
A standing position sensor that directly or indirectly detects the pedestal that has moved to the standing position;
An inclination position sensor that directly or indirectly detects the pedestal that has moved to the inclination position;
The drive control unit is configured such that the standing position detection signal output from the standing position sensor when the standing position sensor detects the pedestal part, or the tilt position sensor when the tilt position sensor detects the pedestal part. When the tilt position detection signal output from is received, control is performed to stop the motor drive.

According to the configuration of (36), the rotation range of the pedestal portion can be easily controlled. A conventionally known contact sensor or non-contact sensor can be used as the standing position sensor and the tilt position sensor.
Furthermore, the present invention can employ the following configurations (37) and (38) in connection with the solution of the above-described problem (III).
(37) An attachment portion that can be fixedly attached to the plate portion of the game island constituent portion, which includes a work door that pivots upward and a plate portion that is disposed below the work door;
A main body portion having a display screen on the front surface and disposed in front of the mounting portion;
With
When the upper end is displaced downward from the first state in which the upper end is located above the upper end of the mounting portion and is located on the front surface of the work door, and the work door rotates. The inclination angle can be changed with respect to the mounting portion to the second state which is a state that does not interfere with the work door.
A game information display device comprising an opening in the mounting portion.
(38) Separately from the gaming machine, an attachment portion that can be fixedly attached to a gaming island component where the gaming machine is installed;
A main body portion having a display screen on the front surface and disposed in front of the mounting portion;
With
The main body portion can change an inclination angle with respect to the attachment portion from a first state in which an upper end is located above the upper end of the attachment portion to a second state in which the upper end is displaced downward,
A game information display device comprising an opening in the mounting portion.

(Game information)
Here, terms related to game information will be described.
“Occupancy rate” (%) is calculated by “(number of outs / (absolute number of outs per hour × business hours)) × 100”. The absolute out number in the pachinko gaming device is, for example, 83, and the absolute out number in the pachislot gaming device is, for example, 33.
“Safe” means a game ball or coin paid out by a gaming machine. A safe ball refers to a game ball paid out by a gaming machine.
The “difference ball” is calculated by “out number−safe number”.
The “balling rate” (%) is calculated by “(safe number / out number) × 100”.
“Premium Discount” is calculated by “Premium Amount (yen) / Sales Amount (yen)”.
The “machine discount” is calculated by “(sales amount (yen) −difference amount (yen)) ÷ sales amount (yen)” or “(sales amount−difference amount) ÷ sales amount”.
The “error ball” or “premium error” is calculated by “(sales ball−difference ball) −premium ball”.
“Bad unit price” is calculated by “unit sales ÷ out number”.
“Jin gross profit” is calculated by “dai gross profit / out number”.
The “total sales” is calculated by “the occupancy rate × the number of vehicles × the number of days × the unit price of balls”.
“Unit sales” is calculated by “out number × ball unit price” or “total sales ÷ unit number”.
The “gross profit” is calculated by “sales amount−purchase amount of premium” or “sales amount− (prize amount × cost rate)”.
“Gross profit” is calculated by “sales sales × profit ratio”.
The “total gross profit” is calculated by “the occupancy rate × the number of vehicles × the number of days × the jade gross profit”.
The “cost rate” is calculated by “number of balls lent (per 100 balls) × number of exchanged balls (per 100 yen)”.
The “break-even profit” is calculated by “number of exchanged balls (per 100 yen) ÷ number of exchanged balls (per 100 yen)” or “1 ÷ cost rate”.
“Profit rate” is calculated by “gross profit ÷ sales” or “((break-evening breakage number−dividing number) ÷ breaking breakage breakage number) × 100”.
“Base (B)” is calculated by “(normal medium safe number ÷ normal medium out number) × 100”.
“B%” is calculated by “100-base”.
“BY” is calculated by “base-start × start payout number”.
The “customer congestion rate” is calculated by “(cumulative B service ÷ sales) × 100%”.
“TS” is calculated by “cumulative start count ÷ special prize count”.
“B” is calculated by “100−base × BO”.
“BO” (minutes) is calculated by “TS ÷ number of starts (1 minute), BO (real number) ÷ 100”.
“TO” has a relationship of “TO (real number) ÷ 100 = special award time (minutes)”.
“T10” has a relationship of “T10 (total amount) ÷ 100 pieces = minute (TO)”.
“TY” is calculated by “the number of safes during a special prize−the number of outs during a special prize”.
“T1Y” is calculated by “the number of safes per jackpot—the number of outs during jackpot (T10)”.
“BOA” is calculated by “TSA ÷ start A”.
In the present invention, the game information is not limited to that described above. Data obtained by processing data output from the gaming machine unit in a primary or multiple manner corresponds to game information. The game information integration system according to the present invention can generate and output the game information.

Further, the present invention may adopt the following configuration.
(A) A plurality of gaming machines, a sand device provided for each gaming machine, and an individual counter provided for each gaming machine are connected via a communication interface. Then, when the game data (consumption schedule) game media (launched balls or rental balls) data received from each device is added to the gaming machine identification information, the store sales are based on the time data obtained from the clock device provided by itself. The received data is stored in the storage device in a form in which it can be determined.

  With the configuration of (a), by obtaining a divisor for the actual operating time, and by obtaining the length of operating time and non-operating time during business hours, the gaming machine alone or the entire gaming store It becomes easy to obtain the stability in the store operation numerically by obtaining a divisor for the actual operation time or a big hit frequency.

In the configuration (a), the following configurations can be further adopted.
(A-1) When obtaining a divide and obtaining stability from this divide, obtaining a quotient actually operating for each gaming machine and obtaining a non-operation time are executed. If the non-operation time is long but the quotient is large, it is evaluated that even if the quotient is the same, the player loses greatly. Conversely, it may be evaluated from the operating time. When a certain level of stability is reached, an alarm is output to request a review of settings.

  (A-2) Further, an ID card slot for identifying a player is provided in any of the above devices, and the data obtained from each device is stored in association with the player identification data. Focus on fixed customer data to obtain the stability of (a).

  (A-3) The model data is stored in association with the received data, and the stability for each model is obtained from the relationship between the cumulative non-operation time and the setting (or divisor) of the device. This makes it possible to obtain popular information for each model.

  (A-4) Even if the quotient is small (even if the rate of return to the player is small), it is assumed that the new model is popular due to factors other than the quotient. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the time when the customer is awarded based on the performance of the gaming machine itself. Then, when obtaining the stability of the entire amusement store, the data of the new model is not taken into account at first, but the data at the time point when it is determined that the novelty is lost is controlled to be used for the calculation of the stability. This is because the popularity in the case of a new model is largely unaffected by the divide because it is excluded from the data for calculating the stability at first. In the case of a new model, the game time is initially expected to be longer due to its novelty, but the change in the operation time as the game time (the ratio of the operation rate in the total business hours or the average unit game time) Change) is compared with the comparison source data, and when a predetermined change is obtained, it is determined that the popularity of the gaming machine itself has changed from the customer due to novelty to the game.

  In addition, as a characteristic analysis of the new gaming machine, the data of the past model gaming machine (for example, the data obtained by calculating the appearance frequency of jackpots, and the unit time unit counted by the spare ball and the individual counting device) Compared with the difference number range of the counting ball of IN / OUT). Then, by outputting and displaying similar past gaming machine names, it is predicted whether or not the gaming machine has a large number of customers. Then, from this information, it is artificially determined whether the old / new ratio of the number of installations in the store is appropriate.

  The parameters for the determination in the configuration (a) are as follows: (i) Popularity information by customer tier (%) (Focus on fixed customers, calculating average spending amount, average game time, average visit frequency, average loss) Based on the data, the popularity information for each model is calculated.), The operation tendency of the machine / model for each customer segment, and the analysis of the machine type and characteristics (for example, big hit bias, big hit frequency, etc.), and (ii) This includes the operating number and store profit.

The present invention may employ the following configurations.
(B) A plurality of gaming machines (which may not be connected to the gaming machine itself, but may be connected only to a sand or individual counting device) and ICs connected to each gaming machine or arranged adjacent to each other A card reading slot, a storage device for storing the time from when the IC card is inserted into the slot until the IC card is removed in association with the identification data of the IC card, and the identification data includes a specific group (whether it is a fixed customer) An apparatus for calculating a cumulative value or an average value of at least one of a used amount, a game time, the number of visits, and a loss amount from game data from a game machine determined to be a specific group And a display device for displaying an alarm externally when the calculated result exceeds a predetermined threshold value.

(A ') Instead of identifying a fixed customer with an IC card, facial recognition may be used.
(I-1) In the sense of considering a harmonious balance, an instruction display for changing the quotient of the gaming machine may be output before the alarm is issued. That is, when a probability adjustment function such as a jackpot probability is added to the gaming machine, the setting is changed to change the divisor to the optimum one for each gaming machine or for each island.
(B-2) Since it is a machine removal, the same model may be removed at once. Therefore, when determining the removal target for each model, it is necessary to store the data stored in the storage device in association with not only the card identification information but also the model identification data.

The present invention may further employ the following configuration.
(C) Multiple gaming machines (may not be connected to the gaming machine itself, but may be connected to a sand or individual counting device), and whether or not it is a device for judging gaming performance for each gaming machine The setting change device for turning on / off the flag for identifying the game data and the game data from the game machine whose setting is the target for judging the game performance, and comparing the received game data with the clock data It is characterized in that the destination data is created, the comparison destination data is compared with the comparison source data, and one output data pattern is extracted and output from a plurality of output data patterns facilitated in advance according to the comparison result. To do.

In the configuration (c), the following configuration can be further adopted.
(C-1) The display when the dollar box reaches the full tank number is different from the display data when the dollar box is not full.
(C-2) During counting by the individual counting device, the display data to be changed is subjected to blinking processing.
(C-3) When a dollar box to be settled is specified on the touch panel, the settlement data for only the output is output, and the settlement sheet is printed out and the memory card is output for settlement.

The present invention may further employ the following configuration.
(D) The gaming information display device for each gaming machine is supported by a part other than the work door, and is located in front of the work door when the work door is closed, and does not interfere with the work door when the work door is opened. The game information display device for each gaming machine is rotatable about an axis parallel to the surface of the work door.

  (E) The gaming information display device for each gaming machine is supported by a part other than the work door, and is positioned in front of the work door when the work door is closed, and does not interfere with the work door when the work door is opened. The game information display device for each gaming machine is configured to be slidable in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. When the gaming information display device for each gaming machine is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction, the gaming information display devices for each adjacent gaming machine may be configured in a dragged manner.

  According to the game information integration system of the present invention, it is possible to objectively perform selection / setting according to the preference of a player, particularly a fixed customer, and management of the player and the game store as a user. It is possible to efficiently put into the market from the result of logical analysis of gaming machines that stimulate the demand for players in a well-balanced manner.

  According to the game information display device for each gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to attract the attention of surrounding players to the gaming machine even when the gaming machine is played.

It is a functional flowchart which shows the outline | summary of a game information integration system. It is a network block diagram which shows an example of the game information integrated system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows typically an example of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sand apparatus shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the separate counting apparatus shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the employee management server shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the IC card server shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the hall conserver shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the member management server shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the POS server shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the number lamp display server shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the sales related database stored in the IC card server shown in FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game situation database respectively stored in the hall conserver shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the correlation database stored in the hall conserver shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination result database stored in the hall conserver shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the member management database stored in the member management server shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in the sand apparatus shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in the separate counting device shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of the base process performed in the hall conserver shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of the base process performed in the IC card server shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the data storage and analysis process performed in step S2 of the base process in the hall conserver shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for data storage / analysis processing executed in step T2 of base processing in the IC card server shown in FIG. 22; It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the correlation analysis process performed in step S4 of the base process in the hall conserver shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the new model analysis process called and performed in step S40 in the correlation analysis process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the sub-routine of the customer segment analysis process called and performed in step S41 in the correlation analysis process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the business analysis process called and performed in step S42 in the correlation analysis process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the machine analysis process called and performed in step S43 in the correlation analysis process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the comparison table for game machines for determining stability. It is a figure which shows an example of the comparison table for game stores for determining stability. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the determination process called and performed in step S6 of the base process in the hall conserver shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows typically an example of the game information display apparatus for every gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a front view which shows typically the game information display apparatus for every gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a side view which shows typically the game information display apparatus for every gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the screen displayed on the game information display apparatus for every gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the screen displayed on the game information display apparatus for every gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the game information display apparatus for every gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of the display control process performed in the game information display apparatus for every gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of the display control process at the time of a liquidation performed in the game information display apparatus for every gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows typically the mode of a support part when the game information display apparatus for every gaming machine shown in FIG. 33 inclines forward 5 degrees. (A) is the AA line (refer FIG.42 (d)) sectional drawing of the support part shown in FIG. 41, (b) is the side view, (c) is the upper surface part. , (D) is a front view thereof. It is a perspective view which shows typically the mode of a support part when the game information display apparatus for every gaming machine shown in FIG. 33 inclines forward 15 degrees. 43 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA (see FIG. 44 (d)) of the support portion shown in FIG. 43, (b) is a side view thereof, and (c) is an upper surface portion thereof. , (D) is a front view thereof. It is a perspective view which shows typically the mode of a support part when the game information display apparatus for every gaming machine shown in FIG. 33 inclines ahead by 40 degrees. (A) is the AA line (refer FIG. 46 (d)) sectional drawing of the support part shown in FIG. 45, (b) is the side view, (c) is the upper surface part. , (D) is a front view thereof.

(Game information integration system)
FIG. 1 is a functional flowchart showing an outline of the game information integration system.
The gaming information integration system IS includes a plurality of gaming machine units 1, an employee management server 40, an IC card server 50, a hall control server 60, a member management server 70, a POS server 80, and a number lamp display server 90. And a plurality of game information display devices 91 for each gaming machine.

  The plurality of gaming machine units 1 includes a pachinko gaming apparatus 10, a sand apparatus 20, and an individual counting apparatus 30. In other words, the sand device 20 is installed for each pachinko gaming device 10 (game machine), and the individual counting device 30 is installed for each pachinko gaming device 10 (game machine).

  Examples of the data output from the gaming machine unit 1 include data indicating the number of out balls, data indicating the number of safe balls, data indicating the occurrence of a special prize, data indicating a start, and the like. In the game information integration system IS, data indicating the number of balls lent out output from the sand device 20 is used as data indicating the number of out balls, and the count value output from the individual counting device 30 as data indicating the number of safe balls. The data indicating is used. Data indicating the occurrence of the special prize and data indicating the start are output from the pachinko gaming machine 10. The sand device 20 can read player identification information from an IC card (not shown) owned by the player.

  However, in the present invention, the gaming machine unit 1 is not limited to this example as long as it includes at least a gaming machine. The gaming machine is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, a slot machine, and a gaming machine.

  Reading of the player identification information in the sand device 20 is not necessarily performed via the IC card. The medium for storing the player identification information is not particularly limited. Further, the player identification information is not necessarily recognized by the player. For example, when a new IC card is provided from a sand device to a player, the IC card stores identification information of the IC card itself, and the identification information of the IC card itself is not recognized by the player. However, the game information integration system IS identifies the player using the medium identification information itself. In such a case, the medium identification information functions as player identification information.

  The player identification information is not limited to medium identification information. The gaming machine unit 1 may be configured such that a password is input by a player. In this case, the password functions as player identification information. A face authentication system can also be used. The face authentication system is superior to other player identification information in that the player can be identified without requiring the cooperation of the player. In this case, data obtained by imaging the player's face or data obtained by processing the data functions as player identification information.

  The employee management server 40 is a server that manages an employee manager, and is capable of wireless communication with a portable terminal 41 owned by the employee manager. The mobile terminal 41 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a mobile terminal equipped with a touch panel (for example, iPhone (trademark)). The wireless communication method is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include Wi-Fi. Analysis result data obtained by the game information integration system IS is distributed from the employee management server 40 to each mobile terminal 41. In the employee management server 41, each employee manager or each job title In addition to setting the information access authority, the importance level can be set for each distribution information. For example, a higher access authority is set in this order for each of the owner, headquarter staff, store manager, manager, and chief, and the higher the confidentiality of the information, the higher the access authority is set for the portable terminal 41 that has been set. You may decide not to transmit.

  The IC card server 50 stores data relating to the usage amount and data relating to the sales amount in association with reception time data, player identification information, and gaming machine unit identification information. The data relating to the amount of money used and the data relating to the sales amount are generated based on the data indicating the number of out balls and the data indicating the safe balls output from the gaming machine unit 1. In addition, the IC card server stores data indicating the number of stored balls (or stored medals) of the player to which the player identification information is assigned in association with the player identification information.

The hall con server 60 corresponds to the reception time data, the player identification information, and the gaming machine unit identification information, the data indicating the number of out balls, the data indicating the number of safe balls, the data indicating the number of special prizes, and the data indicating the number of start times. Add and remember. The hall conserver 60 stores data indicating the game time in association with the player identification information and the gaming machine unit identification information.
The gaming time is based on the data transmitted from the gaming machine unit 1, for example, the time when the reception of data from the gaming machine unit 1 is started and the time when the reception of data from the gaming machine unit 1 is completed. Generated from time and. Thus, in the gaming information integration system IS, information such as the number of balls that are in operation, that is, that the customer is playing on the gaming table, is output from the gaming machine unit 1 to the hall conserver 60.

  The member management server (cumulative) 70 stores data relating to the player such as the member name, region, gender, age, and occupation of each player in association with the player identification information. The member management server 70 stores customer demographic data for each player identification information. As customer segments, for example, fixed customers (mania), current customers (travelers), beginners (beginners) and the like are set. The player identification information and player data associated with customer segment data indicating fixed customers are stored separately from the player identification information and player data associated with other customer segment data.

  The POS server 80 is communicably connected to the member management server 70, and stores data relating to the number of prizes in association with player identification information. The data relating to the number of prizes is not limited to data that is automatically or manually input inside the amusement store, but may be data that is automatically or manually input outside the amusement store.

  The number lamp display server 90 performs display control on the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine that functions as a number lamp display. A gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine is installed above the gaming machine unit 1, displays a dollar box image, and at a predetermined timing (for example, timing when an instruction to display the gaming information is input). The game information regarding the other gaming machine units 1 is displayed. Among data generated by the game information integration system IS, for example, predetermined game information (for example, game information that can be disclosed to the player) is displayed on the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine. You may decide.

  Next, processing executed in the game information integration system IS will be described with reference to FIG. Here, a case where the hall conserver 60 executes the above process will be described. However, in the present invention, the execution subject of each process is not limited to the hall control server 60, but other devices (for example, employee management server 40, IC card server 50, member management server 70, POS server 80, number lamp) Any one of the display server 90 and the like) may be performed. In addition, any two or more devices of the employee management server 40, the IC card server 50, the hall control server 60, the member management server 70, the POS server 80, and the number lamp display server 90 cooperate or share, Processing may be performed.

  The processing in the gaming information integration system includes operation analysis processing (popularity) in addition to processing (data storage / analysis processing) for storing the data from the gaming machine unit 1 described above or data obtained by analyzing the data in the servers 40 to 90. Stand analysis) A1 to A9, optimum sales strategy determination processing B1 to B7, and processing C1 to C5 related to optimization of the new model installation status. In the data storage / analysis processing, data storage in each of the servers 40 to 90 and analysis processing for obtaining data used in downstream operation analysis processing and optimum sales strategy determination processing are performed. In the operation analysis processing, “customer” analysis, “machine” analysis, and “sales” analysis are performed, and further, a correlation analysis of three elements “customer”, “machine”, and “sales” is performed. In the optimal sales strategy determination process, the current sales strategy is determined, and the optimal (target) sales strategy can be formulated and drafted based on the determination result. In this way, in the game information integration system IS, data analysis, three-element correlation analysis, and analysis result determination are sequentially performed.

  In the gaming information integration system IS, unless otherwise specified in the present specification, data analysis is performed in a predetermined reference unit (for example, a gaming machine, a gaming machine model, a gaming machine type, a gaming machine, It can be performed based on any of the following: (island island, amusement shop, casino, etc.). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this example. The unit time used as a reference for data analysis can be determined based on any of the unit times, unless otherwise specified in the present specification. Also, in the figure, each process is given a reference numeral, but the reference numeral is attached for convenience of explanation, and the order of the reference numerals does not represent the order of the processes.

In A1, data relating to the used amount and sales amount stored in the IC card server 50, data relating to the number of out balls stored in the hall control server 60, data relating to the number of safe balls, data relating to the number of special prizes, data relating to the number of starts Based on the data and data related to the game time, sales / operation data in a predetermined reference unit (for example, a gaming machine, a gaming machine model, a gaming machine type, a gaming island, a gaming store, a casino, etc.) is generated. The reference unit is stored in the hall conserver 60 in such a manner that it can be identified.
In the game information integration system IS, sales / operation data (mainly sales data) is generated based on information from the sand device 20. “Sand” in the figure indicates the main information source. The present invention is not limited to this example. For example, sales data may be input from the individual counting device 30 to the IC card server 50.

  In A2, the sales discount is calculated based on the sales / operation data generated in A1. In A2, it is possible to calculate the number of business deals per predetermined unit time (for example, one day, one week, one month, etc.) for a predetermined reference unit. The business percent may be calculated separately for service time, event, etc., and normal time, or may be calculated separately for a new model and other models. The sales / operation data generated in A1 and the sales discount calculated in A2 correspond to the results of the “sales” analysis at the amusement store.

  In A3, the sales / operation data generated in A1, the big hit bias (eg, standard deviation) and the big hit frequency (eg, average value) calculated in A4 (described later), and generated in A5 (described later) Based on the popularity information by customer, the machine type and characteristics are analyzed. “Form” means an element related to the machine specification, and examples include an element classified by the winning probability of a special prize in the machine, an element classified by the type of an accessory, an element classified by a jackpot specification, and the like. Examples of the elements classified by the winning probability of the special prize in the machine include a max type, a middle type, and a sweet digital type. Examples of the elements classified by the type of the accessory include a mixer, a normal machine, and a blade. Examples of the elements classified according to the big hit specification include a small hit mounting, an abrupt mounting, and the like. “Characteristic” is an element different from “form”. For example, the wave of the outgoing ball is rough or gentle, the movement of the outgoing slump graph (for example, whether the wave of the slump graph is rough, the appearance of the catamari around How often). However, the characteristic in the present invention is not the result of qualitative evaluation but the result of quantitative evaluation. The sales / operation data, the big hit bias and the big hit frequency, and the popularity information for each customer are used to obtain a predetermined characteristic. By stepwise evaluation (for example, large, medium, small, etc.) data or numerical evaluation data obtained by performing an operation using an arithmetic expression (for example, a function) or referring to table data , Expressed as characteristic data. The stepwise or numerical evaluation here is performed using different criteria for each format.

  In A4, the big hit bias and the big hit frequency are calculated based on the data related to the number of special prizes stored in the hall conserver 60 and the reception time data associated with the data related to the special prize number.

  In A5, customer-specific popularity information is generated based on the characteristic data generated in A3, the fixed customer data generated in A6 (described later), and the machine operation analysis result in A7 (described later). . Unlike the other models, the new model may operate only with the element “new stand” regardless of the machine type and characteristics. Therefore, in the game information integration system IS, this new model element is excluded when generating popularity information for each customer. Specifically, data relating to a new type of gaming machine unit is not used for generating popularity information for each customer. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this example.

  In A6, based on the data stored in the member management server 70 (and the data stored in the hall control server 60), the customer class (for example, fixed customers, current customers, beginners, etc.) is determined. In particular, fixed customers are identified. Specifically, for each player (player identification information), for example, an average usage amount, an average game time, an average store visit frequency, an average loss amount, and the like are calculated. Here, the customer segment (especially the fixed customer) may be determined using the customer segment preference ratio. The ratio of the customer base preference may be a gradual evaluation such as large, medium, and small. The customer segment analysis (fixed customer analysis) in A6 corresponds to the “customer” analysis in the amusement store.

In A7, the operation of the machine is analyzed based on the characteristic data generated in A3 and the popularity information for each customer generated in A5. Examples of the operation of the machine include data indicating an operation rate. Further, it may be expressed as a graph or a function indicating a change over time of a predetermined parameter. The parameters are not particularly limited, and examples include the number of consumptions, the number of payouts, the number of starts, the number of big hits (number of special prizes), the amount of money used, the game time, the number of players, the average loss amount, and the like. The span of change over time is not particularly limited, and for example, the period from the introduction of the machine to the present time, one month, one week, one day, etc. can be analyzed.
The machine type and characteristic analysis in A3 and the machine operation analysis in A7 correspond to the “machine” analysis in the amusement store.

In A8, the attractiveness (attraction level) of the new model is determined based on the analysis result of the machine type and characteristics in A3 and the analysis result of the fixed customer in A6. This determination is made only for the new model.
For example, table data in which the analysis result of the fixed customer and the attractiveness of the new model are associated with each other for each machine class classified based on the machine type and characteristics is stored in advance. Then, a table corresponding to the machine type and characteristic analysis result in A3 is selected, and the selected table is referenced to extract the attractiveness of the new model associated with the fixed customer analysis result. The attractiveness of the new model is stored as data indicating stepwise evaluation (for example, large, medium, small, etc.). The evaluation of the attractiveness of the new model in the present invention and the evaluation result are not limited to this example.
In designing a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 10, so-called character objects that require a high license fee for the copyright may be selected. The new model character has particularly strong elements as the new model, and the game tendency of the player varies depending on the character or the like. Therefore, it is desirable to use the presence or absence of the character to determine the attractiveness of the new model.

In A9, the stability is determined.
As described above, in A1 to A7, analysis is performed on the three elements “customer”, “machine”, and “sales”. In the process, the analysis result of each element is used for analysis of other elements, for example, the result of the “sales” analysis performed in A1 is used for the “machine” analysis in A3. In A9, the stability analysis is performed based on the business percent analyzed in A2, the characteristic data generated in A3, and the machine operation analysis result in A7. In the game information integration system IS, the stability numerically indicates the stability of management with respect to a predetermined reference unit, and is a result of integrated analysis of “customer” analysis, “sales” analysis and “machine” analysis. This is an index of sales. The higher the operating rate is, the higher the stability is. If the business percent is within a predetermined range, the stability is high, while if the business percent is out of the range, the stability is low.

  In B1, the optimum business number is determined based on the stability data generated in A9. The optimum business number is the target business number, and the stability is maximized when the actual business number reaches the optimum business number (target business number).

In B2, the increase in the number of fixed customers before and after setting the machine based on the optimum business rate determined in B1 is based on the average usage time, average game time, average store visit time, average loss amount, etc. of the player. To determine whether the number of fixed customers has increased.
In this way, the combination of the determination of the optimal sales number (step B1) and the increase in fixed customers (step B2) balances the balance between fixed customers and revenue (step B3). Stabilization is realized (step B4).

  In B5, the decrease in the number of fixed customers before and after setting the machine based on the optimum business rate determined in B1 is based on the average usage time, average gaming time, average store visit time, average loss amount, etc. of the player. To determine whether the number of fixed customers has decreased. When the number of fixed customers decreases, for example, an alarm is notified to the mobile terminal 41.

  If the machine setting is changed in response to the alarm notification in B5 and the increase in the number of fixed customers can be achieved (step B2), the balance between the fixed customers and the profit is taken (step B3), and a predetermined number is obtained. Although the management of the standard unit can be stabilized (Step B4), if the fixed customers continue to decrease or the fixed customers do not increase even if the machine settings are changed, the machine should be removed. (Step B6), the introduction of a new model, etc. is performed, and it is determined whether or not the original is taken, that is, whether a profit has been obtained or a loss has occurred (Step B7).

  For C1 to C5, based on the attractiveness of the new model generated in A8 (and the average spending amount, average game time, average visit frequency (game) frequency and average loss amount in A6), it is determined whether the game time is prolonged. (Step C1), the customer distribution is determined (Step C2), and it is determined whether the popularity of the model has decreased (Step C3). For example, if the average spending amount, the average game time, the average game frequency, and the average loss amount decrease and the customer distribution changes (for example, the number of fixed customers who play games decreases), it is determined that the popularity of the model has decreased. (Step C4). On the other hand, when the number of customers is large (step C3), it is determined whether the in-store installation number ratio is appropriate (step C5).

[This embodiment]
(Game information integration system)
FIG. 2 is a network configuration diagram showing an example of the game information integration system IS according to the present embodiment.
The gaming information integration system IS includes a plurality of gaming machine units 1, an employee management server 40, an IC card server 50, a hallcon server 60, a member management server 70, a POS server 80, and a number lamp display server 90. The gaming machine unit 1 transmits a signal (data) to each of the servers 40 to 90. Moreover, each server 40-90 can communicate with each other.

  Although a plurality of gaming machine units 1 are not shown, the gaming machine units 1 are arranged back-to-back for each pair, and the plurality of gaming machine units 1 are arranged side by side so that a gaming island (so-called island) is provided. Is configured. Above the gaming machine units 1 arranged side by side, a work door 92 is provided to be openable and closable across a predetermined number (three in the drawing) of gaming machine units 1. The game information display device 91 for each gaming machine is a 15-inch liquid crystal display device, and is placed on a portion other than the work door 92, that is, on the front side of the plate member 93 installed between the work door 92 and the pachinko gaming device 10. When the work door 92 is supported and located at the front surface of the work door 92, the work door 92 is disposed so as to avoid a position where it does not interfere with the work door 92 when the work door 92 is opened. A dollar box image 943 is displayed on the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine. The display area of the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine is the same as or larger than the display area of the display device 14 of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10. The plate member 93 corresponds to the game island constituent member in the present invention. A game island component is not specifically limited, For example, the work door 92 may be sufficient.

  The plurality of gaming machine units 1 includes a pachinko gaming apparatus 10, a sand apparatus 20, and an individual counting apparatus 30. Specifically, each pachinko gaming apparatus 10 is provided with a sand device 20, and each sand device 20 is equipped with an individual counting device 30. Each sand device 20 is installed corresponding to the adjacent pachinko gaming machine 10 and is connected so as to be communicable with the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 10. Each sand device 20 is communicably connected to servers 40 to 90 that perform system management and sales management of the sand device 20 for the entire hall.

  The pachinko gaming apparatus 10 includes an 8-inch display device 14 in the center of the front surface, and outputs a start signal from the outer end when a game ball wins an accessory (start chucker) during the game. The start signal corresponds to game number data relating to the number of games. The pachinko gaming apparatus 10 includes game number data output means for outputting game number data relating to the number of games.

  In addition, when the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 wins a special prize by lottery triggered by winning a prize, it outputs a special prize generation signal from the outer end. The special prize generation signal corresponds to special prize number data relating to the special prize number. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes special prize number data output means for outputting special prize number data relating to the special prize number.

  Each sand device 20 is provided with, for example, a card insertion slot 26A that can accept an IC card issued by a card issuing machine (not shown) in the hall, a bill insertion slot 25A that can insert bills, a numeric keypad operation unit 27, and the like. It has been. The IC card stores medium identification information of the IC card itself, and this medium identification information is used as player identification information in the game information integration system IS.

  A player can borrow a game ball as a game medium necessary for a game by inserting an information card or a predetermined amount of banknotes into the card insertion slot 26A or the banknote insertion slot 25A. In this case, the sand apparatus 20 gives an instruction to the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 provided therewith to pay out the designated number of game balls or the specified number of game balls via the information card. Thus, in the pachinko gaming apparatus 10, a number of game balls corresponding to the amount of money inserted are paid out to the upper plate 18a. Thereby, the player can play a game using the paid-out game balls. In addition, an IC card is separately stored in the sand device 20, and when the player inserts a bill without inserting the IC card and receives a rental of a game ball, the sand device 20 stores the IC card. The IC card is provided to the player by discharging it out of the machine. At this time, the sand device 20 may or may not read the player identification information from the IC card. In addition, when using the identification information of a medium stored in a medium such as an IC card as the player identification information, the identification information of the medium read in the game information integration system IS before the medium is provided to the player is: Since the medium is used to identify the player after being provided to the player, it corresponds to the player identification information.

  Each sand device 20 is provided with an attaching / detaching portion 29 that allows the individual counting device 30 to be attached / detached, so that the individual counting device 30 can be attached. When the individual counting device 30 is attached to the attaching / detaching portion 28 of the sand device 20, the individual counting device 30 and the sand device 20 are connected so as to communicate with each other. Each individual counting device 30 is provided below the lower plate 18 b of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 corresponding to the sand device 20.

  The individual counting device 30 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole, and the upper surface of the individual counting device 30 is discharged through an opening 18c provided with an opening / closing shutter provided on the bottom surface of the lower plate 18b. An introduction opening 36a for introducing (a player's ball) is provided.

  The individual counting device 30 counts the number of possessed balls introduced through the introduction opening 36a. When the sand device 20 receives the counting result from the individual counting device 30, the sand device 20 stores the number of possessed balls in the IC card inserted at this time as the number of possessed balls of the player. Thus, the number of the player's balls discharged from the lower plate 18b of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored as information on the IC card. The held balls that have been counted are discharged from the discharge portion 36b of the individual counting device 30 to the sand device 20, and then discharged from the sand device 20 device to a so-called collecting bowl. Thus, the player's ball is stored in the IC card as information without being stored in a conventionally used ball box.

  When an instruction to use the counted ball for the game is input to the individual counting device 30, the instruction is transmitted from the individual counting device 30 to the sand device 20. The sand device 20 that has received the operation result transmits an instruction to the pachinko gaming machine 10 to pay out the number of balls stored in the IC card inserted in the sand device 20. Since the game apparatus is lent out in a predetermined amount unit (for example, 1000 yen unit) in the sand device 20, a payout instruction is issued to the pachinko gaming device 10 in the number of rental units corresponding to the amount. For this reason, if there is a fraction that is not divisible by the number of units for giving a payout instruction from the sand device 20 to the pachinko gaming device 10 in the number of balls stored in the IC card, this fraction is left in the individual counting device 30. It is designed to be paid out as a ball. Thereby, according to the data of the number of possession balls of the player stored in the IC card, it is distributed and paid out to the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 (upper plate 18a) and the individual counting apparatus 30.

The employee management server 40 is a server that manages an employee manager, and is capable of wireless communication with a portable terminal 41 owned by the employee manager.
The IC card server 50 stores data relating to the usage amount and data relating to the sales amount in association with reception time data, player identification information, and gaming machine unit identification information.
The hall con server 60 corresponds to the reception time data, the player identification information, and the gaming machine unit identification information, the data indicating the number of out balls, the data indicating the number of safe balls, the data indicating the number of special prizes, and the data indicating the number of start times. Add and remember. The hall conserver 60 stores data indicating the game time in association with the player identification information and the gaming machine unit identification information.
The member management server 70 stores data relating to the player such as the member name, region, gender, age, and occupation of each player in association with the player identification information. The member management server 70 stores customer demographic data for each player identification information. As customer segments, for example, fixed customers (mania), current customers (travelers), beginners (beginners) and the like are set. The player identification information and player data associated with customer segment data indicating fixed customers are stored separately from the player identification information and player data associated with other customer segment data.
The POS server 80 is communicably connected to the member management server 70, and stores data relating to the number of prizes in association with player identification information.
The number lamp display server 90 performs display control on the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine that functions as a number lamp display.

  Note that the game medium in the present invention is not limited to tangible objects such as game balls, medals, coins, and tokens. As long as it mediates a value unit in a game, it may be tangible or intangible such as data. For example, so-called credits in gaming machines such as gaming machines also correspond to gaming media in the present invention.

(Pachinko game machine)
FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the pachinko gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
An accessory device 12 having a start detection sensor 12S (not shown) is provided on the game board in front of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10, and a display device 14 is installed in the center of the game board. The display device 14 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 corresponds to a symbol display device capable of displaying symbols in a variable manner. A launch handle 13 is provided at the lower right front of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10, and a speaker 15 is provided at the upper left and upper right of the front of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an outline of the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG.
The firing handle 13 is connected to the control unit 11, and an angle signal indicating the rotation angle of the firing handle 13 is converted into a predetermined signal and then input to the control unit 11. A start detection sensor 12S is also connected to the control unit 11, and when the game ball passes through the accessory device 12, the start detection sensor 12S outputs a detection signal.

  The control unit 11 includes a main control unit 11a (so-called main board) and a sub-control unit 11b (so-called sub board). The main control unit 11a issues a jackpot determination and a command to the sub control unit 11b, and the sub control unit 11b mainly controls production. The main control unit 11a includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and the ROM stores a control program that controls the flow of the entire game of the pachinko gaming machine. The RAM stores flags and variable values used in the above-described program. The sub-control unit 11b includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and the ROM stores image data displayed on the display device 14, sound data output from the speaker 15, and the like.

  A display device 14, a speaker 15, an actuator 16, and a launch device 17 are connected to the control unit 11, and a driving signal and driving power are used to control each of the above-described devices according to the result of arithmetic processing in the control unit 11. Is supplied. Further, the control unit 11 transmits a start signal and a special prize generation signal to the hall conserver 60.

(Sand equipment)
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the sand device 20 shown in FIG.
A banknote reading unit 25, a card reading unit 26, and a numeric keypad 27A are connected to the control unit 21. The bill reading unit 25 reads a bill inserted into the bill insertion slot 25A. The card reading unit 26 reads the player identification information stored in the IC card inserted into the card reading unit 26. The card reading unit 26 may write data to the IC card in addition to reading data stored in the IC card. The numeric keypad 27A is operated by the player, and allows an instruction regarding the rental of game balls to be input. The card reading unit 26 can read the player identification information and functions as a player identification information reading unit that outputs the read player identification information.

  A display unit 27 </ b> B and a game ball supply unit 28 are connected to the control unit 21. For example, the display unit 27 displays data such as the amount of money used and the number of balls lent. The game ball supply unit 28 is controlled by the control unit 21 and supplies a number of game balls according to the amount of money used. The control unit 21 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and controls each device connected to the control unit 21. The control unit 21 outputs data relating to the amount of money used and data relating to the number of rented balls to the IC card server 50. Data relating to the number of rented balls is used as consumption number data in the game information integration system IS. The control unit 21 of the sand device 20 functions as consumption number data output means for outputting consumption number data regarding the consumption number of game media. In addition, the control unit 21 of the sand device 20 functions as a usage amount data output unit that outputs usage amount data related to the amount used for lending game media.

(Individual counting device)
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the individual counting device 30 shown in FIG.
A counting unit 32 and an operation unit 33 are connected to the control unit 31. The counting unit 32 counts the number of game balls when the game balls flow in. The operation unit 33 can input an instruction such as an instruction relating to clearing or an instruction relating to the reuse of counted game balls.

  A display unit 34 and a medium output unit 35 are connected to the control unit 31. The display unit 34 displays, for example, the number of read game balls. The medium output unit 35 outputs a medium (for example, a receipt or the like) that displays the number of game media acquired by the player based on the result of the liquidation performed in accordance with the liquidation instruction. The control unit 31 outputs the count value to the hall conserver 60 as payout number data. The control unit 31 of the individual counting device 30 functions as a payout number data output means for outputting payout number data relating to the payout number of game media.

  The gaming machine unit 1 is individually assigned gaming machine unit identification information for each gaming machine unit 1, and the pachinko gaming device 10, the sand device 20, and the individual counting device 30 that constitute the same gaming machine unit 1 are: When communicating with the servers 40 to 90, at least the same gaming machine unit identification information is used.

(server)
The employee management server 40, the IC card server 50, the hall control server 60, the member management server 70, the POS server 80, and the number lamp display server 90 correspond to the “server” in the present invention. In addition, the server in this invention may be comprised from the some node as shown in FIG. 1, and may be comprised from the single node.
The hard disks 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, and 95 function as “data storage means” in the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the employee management server 40 shown in FIG.
The employee management server 40 includes a control unit 42, a hard disk 45, and a communication I / F 47, and the control unit 42 includes a CPU 43 and a memory 44. The hard disk 45 stores various programs and data, and the control unit 42 reads and executes these programs to perform various processes. The hard disk 45 stores an employee management database 46. In the employee management database 46, employee information including the employee manager is stored in association with the communication address of the portable terminal 41. In addition, employee information includes data on job titles (for example, owners, headquarters staff, store managers, managers, chiefs, etc.), and different information access authorities are set for each job title. The employee management server 40 transmits data indicating the result of analysis or determination in the game information integration system IS to the portable terminal 41. The employee management server 40 determines the confidentiality of the information based on the type (item) of data indicating the analysis or determination result in the game information integration system IS, and in the relationship between the confidentiality of the information and the information access authority, Data indicating the result of analysis or determination is transmitted only to the communication address of the employee manager who is set with the information access authority exceeding the confidentiality of the information.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the IC card server 50 shown in FIG.
The IC card server 50 includes a control unit 52, a hard disk 55, and a communication I / F 57, and the control unit 52 includes a CPU 53 and a memory 54. The hard disk 55 stores various programs and data, and the control unit 52 reads and executes these programs to perform various processes. The hard disk 55 stores a sales related database 56. In the sales related database 56, for example, consumption amount data or sales amount data, reception time data, player identification information, gaming machine unit identification information, a gaming flag, and the like are stored in association with each other. The hard disk 55 of the IC card server 50 may further store data relating to the number of stored balls or data relating to member points in association with player identification information.
The data storage means further stores the usage amount data output from the usage amount data output means in association with the reception time data relating to the data reception time, the player identification information, and the gaming machine unit identification information.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the hall conserver 60 shown in FIG.
The hall conserver 60 includes a control unit 62, a hard disk 65, and a communication I / F 67. The control unit 62 includes a CPU 63 and a memory 64. The hard disk 65 stores various programs and data, and the control unit 62 reads and executes these programs and performs various processes.

The hard disk 65 stores a game situation database 66. In the game situation database 66, for example, data output from the gaming machine unit 1 such as consumption number data, payout number data, start number data, special number data, game information data, or data processed from the data, reception time data The player identification information, the gaming machine unit identification information, the in-game flag, and the service time flag are stored in association with each other. Further, in the gaming situation database, for example, model data, format data, island identification information, a new model flag, a service time flag, and the like are stored in association with the gaming machine unit identification information.
The data storage means includes the consumption time data output from the consumption number data output means and the payout number data output from the payout number data output means, the reception time data relating to the data reception time, the player identification information, and the game It is stored in association with the machine unit identification information.

  The hard disk 65 stores a correlation database. In the correlation database, for example, gaming machine identification information, big hit bias and frequency, characteristics, operation time rate per predetermined unit time, number of players per predetermined unit time, average game time per player, business hours, operation rate, Stability, new model attractive value, and the like are stored in association with each other.

  Further, the hard disk 65 stores a determination result database. In the determination result database, the model, the gaming machine unit identification information, the target percentage, the fixed customer number, the fixed customer number alarm flag, the installation ratio, the proper installation ratio, the installation ratio alarm flag, and the like are stored in association with each other.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the member management server 70 shown in FIG.
The member management server 70 includes a control unit 72, a hard disk 75, and a communication I / F 77. The control unit 72 includes a CPU 73 and a memory 74. The hard disk 75 stores various programs and data, and the control unit 72 reads and executes these programs and performs various processes.

The hard disk 75 stores a member management database 76. In the member management database 76, for example, player identification information, customer demographic data, member name, region, sex, age, occupation, and other player data are stored in association with each other. Further, the member management database 76 stores the average usage time, average game time, average visit frequency, average loss amount, etc. of the player to which the player identification information is assigned in association with the player identification information.
The data storage means further stores player data relating to the player to which the player identification information is assigned in association with the player identification information. Further, the data storage means stores the player identification data in association with the player identification information indicating which of the customer segments to which the player to which the player identification information is assigned corresponds is divided.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the POS server 80 shown in FIG.
The POS server 80 includes a control unit 82, a hard disk 85, and a communication I / F 87, and the control unit 82 includes a CPU 83 and a memory 84. The hard disk 85 stores various programs and data, and the control unit 82 reads and executes these programs and performs various processes. The hard disk 85 stores a POS database 85. In the POS database 86, data relating to prizes is stored in association with player identification information.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the number lamp display server 90 shown in FIG.
The number lamp display server 90 includes a control unit 92, a hard disk 95, and a communication I / F 97. The control unit 92 includes a CPU 93 and a memory 94. The hard disk 95 stores various programs and data, and the control unit 92 reads and executes these programs and performs various processes. The hard disk 95 stores a display information database 96. The display information database 96 stores information displayed on the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine.

(Database)
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the sales related database 56 stored in the IC card server 50 shown in FIG.
In the sales related database 56, every time the IC card server 50 receives consumption amount data or sales amount data from the gaming machine unit 1, the consumption amount data or the sales amount data is received, reception time data indicating reception time, and player identification information. And stored in association with the gaming machine unit identification information. In addition, when a game is started in the gaming machine unit 1 in which the in-game flag is set to off (×), the in-game flag is set to on (O), while the in-game flag is set to on (O). When no data is transmitted from the gaming machine unit 1 for a predetermined time, the in-game flag is set to off (x). Note that the timing at which the IC card server 50 receives data from the gaming machine unit 1 is not particularly limited. For example, the IC card server 50 may receive data every time money is consumed or sold, and is collected at predetermined time intervals. May be received.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a game situation database stored in the hall conserver 60 shown in FIG.
In the game situation database 66, for example, each time data is received from the gaming machine unit 1, such as consumption number data, payout number data, start number data, special number data, game information data, etc., reception time data indicating a reception time, Stored in association with player identification information and gaming machine unit identification information. In addition, when a game is started in the gaming machine unit 1 in which the in-game flag is set to off (×), the in-game flag is set to on (O), while the in-game flag is set to on (O). When no data is transmitted from the gaming machine unit 1 for a predetermined time, the in-game flag is set to off (x). When the in-game flag is set to off (x), the game time is calculated and stored in association with it. Further, when data is received from the gaming machine unit 1 during the service time (or event), the service time flag is set to ON (◯), and the data is sent to the gaming machine unit 1 during the service time (or event). In the case of transmission, the service time flag is set to off (x). Further, in the gaming situation database 66, for example, model data, format data, island identification information, a new model flag, a service time flag, and the like are stored in association with the gaming machine unit identification information. Although not shown, the game situation database 66 stores data on the market launch date in association with the model data.
Further, the game situation database 66 may further store, for example, the accumulated operating time, the accumulated non-operating time, the ratio between the accumulated operating time and the accumulated non-operating time, etc. of the gaming machine unit 1 based on the gaming time. Good. Furthermore, the ratio of the fraction of the gaming machine unit 1 to the cumulative operating time, the cumulative non-operating time, or the ratio between the cumulative operating time and the cumulative non-operating time is calculated. As a result, a divisor for the non-working time can be calculated.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a correlation database stored in the hall conserver 60 shown in FIG.
In the correlation database, for example, gaming machine identification information, big hit bias and frequency, characteristics, operation time rate per predetermined unit time, number of players per predetermined unit time, average game time per player, business hours, operation rate, Stability, new model attractive value, and the like are stored in association with each other. The jackpot bias and frequency indicate an average value and a standard deviation of the number of jackpots per day. As characteristics, step-by-step evaluation data for the wave of the ball and function data indicating the movement of the ball slump graph are stored. The working hour rate per day indicates the ratio of working hours to business hours. The stability and attractiveness of the new model will be described later.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a determination result database stored in the hall conserver 60 shown in FIG.
In the determination result database, model data, gaming machine unit identification information, target percentage, fixed customer number, fixed customer number alarm flag, installation ratio, proper installation ratio, and installation ratio alarm flag are stored in association with each other. The fixed customer number and fixed customer number alarm flags are not set in the new model. The installation ratio, proper installation ratio, and installation alarm flag are set for all models. In the present invention, the installation ratio, the proper installation ratio, and the installation alarm flag may be set only for a new model.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a member management database stored in the member management server 70 shown in FIG.
In the member management database 76, player identification information, customer demographic data, member name, region, gender, age, occupation, and other player data are stored in association with each other, and are further associated with player identification information. The average use time, average game time, average store visit frequency, average loss amount, etc. of the player to whom the player identification information is assigned are stored. The customer segment divided into a plurality includes fixed customers. Data associated with customer segment data indicating fixed customers is stored separately from data associated with other customer segment data.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIG.
First, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the game ball has won a winning opening (step S100). When it is determined that the gaming machine has won the winning opening, the game ball is paid out (step S101).

  When it is determined in step S100 that the game ball has not won the winning opening, or when the process of step S101 is executed, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the game ball has won the start opening (step S102). . Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal output when the start detection sensor 12S provided in the accessory device 12 detects a game ball is received. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the control unit 11 outputs a start signal to the hall conserver 60 (step S103). Next, the control unit 11 performs lottery processing for determining whether or not it is a big hit (step S104), and determines whether or not a special prize (big hit) has occurred (step S105). When it is determined that a special prize has been generated, the control unit 11 outputs a special prize generation signal to the hall conserver 60 (step S106).

  When it is determined in step S105 that no special prize has been generated, or when the process of step S106 is executed, the control unit 11 determines whether or not there is a reserved ball (step S107). The holding ball is data indicating a lottery result when a winning at the starting port occurs when the display device 14 performs the variable display of symbols, and is stored in the memory of the control unit 11. If it is determined in step S107 that there is no reserved ball, the control unit 11 increases the number of held balls by storing the reserved balls in the memory (step S108).

  In step S102, when it is determined that there is no winning at the start port, or when the process of step S108 is executed, it is determined whether or not the variable display of symbols on the display device 14 is completed (step S109). If it is determined that the symbol variation display has not been completed, the present subroutine is terminated, whereas if it is determined that the symbol variation display has been terminated, the reserved ball stored in the memory of the control unit 11 is consumed (step S110). ), The process proceeds to step S111.

  If it is determined in step S107 that there is a holding ball, or if the processing of step S110 is executed, it is determined whether or not the winning is a big win (special prize) (step S111). A normal fluctuation display is performed (step S112). On the other hand, if it is a big hit, a big hit process is performed (step S113). After executing the process of step S112 or step S113, this subroutine is terminated.

In the figure, when a special prize is won, a special signal for generating a special prize is transmitted to the hall conserver 60. In the big hit process, the occurrence of a big hit is displayed on the display device 14. It is also possible to transmit a special prize generation signal to the hall conserver 60 at the time.
Moreover, the transmission of data from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the hall conserver 60 may be performed in a batch at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in the sand device 20 shown in FIG.
First, the control unit 21 determines whether or not to read the IC card (step S200). Specifically, when an IC card inserted into the card insertion slot 26A is detected, the control unit 21 determines to read the IC card. When it is determined to read the IC card, the card reading unit 26 reads the player identification information (step S201). The control unit transmits the read player identification information to the IC card server 50.

  When it is determined in step S200 that the IC card is not read, or when the process of step S201 is executed, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a bill has been inserted into the bill insertion slot 25 (step S202). When it is determined that a banknote has been inserted, the control unit 21 reads the banknote using the banknote reading unit, and stores money amount data in the memory of the control unit 21 on condition that the banknote is a regular banknote.

  If it is determined in step S202 that no banknote has been inserted, or if it is determined that the process of step S203 has been performed, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a gaming ball lending instruction has been input via the numeric keypad 27A. Judgment is made (step S204). When a gaming ball lending instruction is input, the control unit 21 performs a lending process for the number of gaming balls corresponding to the amount input via the numeric keypad 27A by the gaming ball supply unit 28 (step S205). ). Next, the control unit 21 outputs data indicating the number of rented game balls to the IC card server 50 (step S206). Data indicating the number of rental game balls is handled as consumption number data in the game information integration system IS. Subsequently, the control unit 21 outputs the usage amount data to the IC card server 50 (step S207).

  When it is determined in step S204 that a lending instruction has not been input, or when the process of step S207 has been executed, the control unit 21 determines whether or not an IC card removal instruction has been input via the numeric keypad 27A. (Step S208). If a removal instruction is input, the player identification information is transmitted to the IC card server 50 (step S209), the IC card is ejected, and this subroutine is terminated. In step S208, this subroutine is terminated even if an instruction to remove the IC card has not been input.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in the individual counting device 30 shown in FIG.
First, the control unit 31 determines whether or not a game ball has flowed into the counting unit 32 (step S300). If it is determined that a game ball has flowed in, the control unit 31 performs a game ball counting process (step S301). . At this time, the control unit transmits the count value to the hall conserver 60 together with the gaming machine unit identification information. The count value is handled as payout amount data in the game information integration system IS.

  Next, the control unit 31 determines whether or not a settlement operation has been input via the numeric keypad 27A (step S302). When a settlement operation is input, the control unit 31 outputs a settlement instruction to the IC card server 50.

  When the IC card server 50 receives the settlement instruction data, the IC card server 50 performs a settlement process according to the contents of the settlement instruction data, and outputs the settlement result data to the individual counting device 30. When the control unit 31 receives the settlement result data (step S304), the medium output unit 35 outputs the medium on which the number of game balls settled is displayed (step S305).

(Base processing)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a routine of base processing executed in the hall conserver 60 shown in FIG.
First, the control unit 62 of the hall conserver 60 determines whether or not data has been received from the gaming machine unit 1 (step S1). If it is determined that data has been received, the control unit 62 performs data storage / analysis processing (step S2). Data storage / analysis processing will be described later.

  When it is determined in step S1 that no data has been received, or when the process of step S2 is executed, the control unit 62 determines whether it is a predetermined timing (step S3). Here, examples of the predetermined timing include a timing at which an instruction to execute data analysis is input to the hall conserver 60, a timing at which a predetermined period elapses, and the like. When determining that it is the predetermined timing, the control unit 62 performs a correlation analysis process (step S4). The correlation analysis process will be described later.

  When it is determined in step S3 that the predetermined timing is not reached, or when the process of step S4 is executed, the control unit 62 determines whether or not the predetermined timing is reached (step S5). Here, examples of the predetermined timing include a timing at which an instruction to execute determination on data is input to the hall conserver 60, a timing at which a predetermined period elapses, and the like. When it is determined that the predetermined timing is reached, the control unit 62 performs a determination process (step S6). The determination process will be described later. If it is determined in step S5 that the predetermined timing is not reached, or if the process of step S6 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a routine of base processing executed in the IC card server 50 shown in FIG.
First, the control unit 52 of the IC card server 50 determines whether data is received from the gaming machine unit 1 (step T1). If it is determined that data has been received, the control unit 52 performs data storage / analysis processing (step T2). Data storage / analysis processing will be described later. If it is determined in step T1 that no data has been received, or if the process of step T2 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.

(Data storage / analysis processing)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of data storage / analysis processing executed in step S2 of the base processing in the hall conserver 60 shown in FIG.
First, the control unit 62 of the hall conserver 60 associates the data from the gaming machine unit 1 with the reception time data, the player identification information, and the gaming machine unit identification information in the gaming situation database 66 (FIG. 14 ( b) (see step S20).
Next, the control unit 62 determines whether or not a game is started in the gaming machine unit 1 (step S21). Specifically, when the player identification information read from the IC card inserted into the sand device 20 is received from the sand device 20, the control unit 62 determines that the game has started. The determination of the game start in the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, data from the gaming machine unit 1 to which the gaming machine unit identification information in which the off (×) gaming flag is set is assigned is received. In such a case, it may be determined that the game has started.

When it is determined in step S21 that the game has started, the control unit 62 performs a process of setting the game-in-progress flag to ON (O) (step S22).
When it is determined in step S21 that the game is not started, or when the process of step S22 is executed, the control unit 62 determines whether or not the game is ended in the gaming machine unit 1 (step S23). Specifically, when the player identification information output from the sand device 20 is received when the IC card is ejected, the control unit 62 determines that the game has ended. In addition, when the data from the gaming machine unit 1 to which the gaming machine unit identification information 1 in which the on (○) gaming flag is set is not received for a predetermined time or more, it is determined that the game has ended. It is good.

When it is determined in step S23 that the game has ended, the control unit 62 performs a process of setting the game-in-progress flag to off (x) (step S24). Next, the control unit 62 calculates the gaming time based on the time when the gaming flag is set to ON (O) and the time when the gaming flag is set to OFF (X) (step S25). Subsequently, the control unit 62 stores the game time data in the game situation database 66 in association with the player identification information and the gaming machine unit identification information (step S26). If it is not determined in step S23 that the game has ended, or if the process of step S26 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.
When the data storage / analysis process shown in FIG. 23 is executed, the control unit 62 of the hall conserver 60 analyzes the data received from the gaming machine unit 1 and stored in the hard disk 65 (data storage means). Functions as a means.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of data storage / analysis processing executed in step T2 of the base processing in the IC card server 50 shown in FIG.
First, the control unit 52 of the IC card server 50 associates the usage amount data received from the sand device 20 of the gaming machine unit 1 with the reception time data, the player identification information, and the gaming machine unit identification information. (Step T20).

Next, the control unit 52 determines whether or not the game is over (step T21). The determination of the end of the game may be performed in the same manner as the processing in the hall conserver 60 (step S23), or the result of the processing in the hall conserver 60 may be referred to. If it is determined that the game has not ended, this subroutine ends. On the other hand, when determining that the game has ended, the control unit 52 performs a process of calculating the sales amount (step T22). Specifically, the control unit 52 calculates the sales amount based on the usage amount data in the sales related database 56 and the consumption number data and the payout number data in the game situation database 66 of the hall conserver 60 (step T22). . Next, the control unit 52 stores the sales amount data indicating the calculated sales amount in the sales related database 56 in association with the reception time data, the player identification information, and the gaming machine unit identification information (Step S52). (T23) This subroutine is terminated.
When executing the data storage / analysis processing shown in FIG. 24, the control unit 52 of the IC card server 50 analyzes the data received from the gaming machine unit 1 and stored in the hard disk 55 (data storage means). Functions as a means.

(Correlation analysis process)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the correlation analysis process executed in step S4 of the base process in hall control server 60 shown in FIG.
In addition, although order is attached | subjected about the process of step S40-S43 for convenience of explanation, in this invention, the process of step S40-S43 can be performed at any time regardless of an order.
First, the control unit 62 of the hall conserver 60 performs a new model analysis process (step S40).
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of new model analysis processing that is called and executed in step S40 in the correlation analysis processing shown in FIG.
Based on the gaming situation database 66, the control unit 62 of the hall conserver 60 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed for each gaming machine unit 1 from the market launch date of the model (step S400). In the game information integration system IS, it is uniformly determined as a new model until a predetermined period elapses. However, this period is set to be very short, and it is determined whether or not all the gaming machine units 1 for which a predetermined period has elapsed from the market launch date fall under the new model. In addition, this invention is not limited to this example, For example, in determination of a new model, it is good also as not setting the condition about the elapsed period from a market launch date.

  Next, the control unit 62 determines the customer base ratio of the model (step S401). Specifically, the control unit 62 determines, based on the customer demographic data stored in the member management database 76 of the member management server 70, the gaming machine unit 1 of that model at a predetermined time (for example, one day ago, one week ago, The ratio of customer base is calculated for players who have played a game from the date of introduction, market launch date, etc. to the present. Examples of the customer demographic ratio include a ratio of fixed customers to the whole, a ratio of current customers to the whole, a ratio of beginners to the whole, a ratio of fixed customers to current customers, and the like.

Next, the control unit 62 sets the attractive value of the new model based on the customer base ratio, the first hit time, the game time, and the continuity of the game (step S402).
Regarding the customer base ratio, for example, if there are many migrants and beginners, the attractiveness of the new model is high, and the attractiveness of the new model can be set by stepwise or numerical evaluation. Of course, the evaluation standard and the evaluation method of the attractive value of the new model based on the customer base ratio are not limited to this example.
The first hit time is, for example, the period from the date of market entry or the date of introduction of the game store to the date when the player plays a game for the first time on the pachinko gaming machine 10, and can be calculated from the data stored in the game situation database 66 It is. With respect to the initial hitting time, for example, the shorter the initial hitting time, the higher the attractiveness of the new model, so that the attractiveness of the new model can be set stepwise or numerically.

  As game time here, the game time per time is used, for example. A player generally has a novelty and a fresh feeling with respect to a new model, and it takes time to grasp a rule, so there is a possibility that a game time per game becomes long. Nevertheless, if the game time is short, there is a high possibility that it is already determined that the player is not interesting. Therefore, regarding the game time, the longer the game time is, the higher the attractiveness of the new model is, and the attractiveness of the new model can be set stepwise or numerically.

  As the continuity of the game, for example, the frequency (average value) of playing the game with the model is used, and the higher the frequency, the higher the continuity is evaluated. The continuity evaluation is an evaluation of the presence of a repeater, and the presence of a repeater is an index indicating that the new model is attractive. Therefore, with regard to the continuity of the game, for example, the higher the continuity, the higher the attractiveness of the new model, and the attractiveness of the new model can be set in a stepwise or numerical evaluation.

New model by performing step-by-step or numerical evaluation of the above-mentioned customer base ratio, first hitting time, game time and game continuity, for example, cumulatively or statistically analyzing, step-by-step or numerical evaluation The attractiveness of can be set.
In step S402, the control unit 62 is assigned the gaming machine unit identification information associated with the new model identification flag set to ON among the data received from the gaming machine unit 1 and stored in the data storage means. It functions as a new model analysis processing means for analyzing data associated with the gaming machine unit identification information.

Next, based on the attractiveness of the new model obtained in step S402, the control unit 62 determines whether or not the model satisfies the condition as a new model (step S403).
When the degree of attractiveness as a new model is greater than or equal to a predetermined rank or a predetermined value, the control unit 62 determines that the new model corresponds to the new model. Since the attractiveness has already been lost, it is determined that it does not fall under the new model. In step S403, the control unit 62 functions as a new model condition determination unit that determines whether the model to be analyzed satisfies a predetermined new model condition based on the analysis result data.

  When determining that the model does not correspond to the new model, the control unit 62 sets the new model flag of the model to OFF (step S404), and ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S400 that the predetermined period has not elapsed from the market launch date, or if it is determined in step S403 that it corresponds to a new model, the control unit 62 turns on the new model flag of the model. (Step S405). In step S405, the control unit 62 functions as a new model identification flag setting unit that turns on / off the new model identification flag based on the result of determination by the new model condition determination unit.

Next, the control unit 62 determines whether or not the in-store installed number is appropriate based on the number of customers for the gaming machine unit 1 of the model and the number of installed in the amusement store (step S406). When the number of customers is large with respect to the number of installed units, there is a time zone in which the rate with customers reaches 100%, and it is assumed that a potential player is missed. On the other hand, when the number of customers is small with respect to the number of installed units, it is assumed that the excessive number of installed units of the new model presses the number of installed units of other models. Therefore, in step S406, for example, the range of the properly installed number is calculated based on the ratio of the number of customers to the number of installed units (rate with customers), and it is determined whether or not the installed number is included in the range of the properly installed number. For example, if the total number of gaming machines in the amusement store is 400 and the number of customers of the new model is 20, the range of the ratio of the appropriate installed number calculated from the ratio of the number of customers to the number of installed units (rate with customers) is 5.3 to 10%. It is determined whether the installation ratio is included in the range.
At this time, based on the new model analysis result data as the analysis result by the new model analysis processing means, the control unit 62 is assigned the gaming machine unit identification information associated with the new model identification flag set to ON. It functions as an appropriate condition determining means for determining whether the number of installed gaming machine units satisfies a predetermined appropriate condition. That is, the appropriate condition in the present embodiment is whether or not the installation ratio is included in the range of the ratio of the proper installed number calculated from the ratio of the number of customers to the number of installed units. It is not limited to.

  If it is determined that the number of installations is appropriate (step S407, YES), this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of installations is not appropriate (step S407, NO), the installation ratio alarm flag is set on (O) to notify the alarm (step S408), and this subroutine is terminated. When the alarm flag is set, the employee management server 40 transmits data indicating that the installation ratio is not appropriate to the mobile terminal 41.

In the present embodiment, the following steps S41 to S44 are performed by excluding data associated with the new model flag.
After step S40, the control unit 62 performs customer segment analysis processing (step S41).
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a sub-routine of the customer segment analysis process that is called and executed in step S41 in the correlation analysis process shown in FIG.

First, the control unit 62 of the hall control server 60 calculates the average usage amount based on the usage amount data stored in the sales management database 56 of the IC card server 50 (step S410). Next, the control unit 62 calculates the average game time based on the game time data stored in the game situation database 66 (step S411). Next, the control unit 62 calculates the average store visit frequency based on the data stored in the game situation database 66 (step S412). The average store visit frequency is handled as the average game frequency when the predetermined reference unit is a gaming machine or a model. Next, the control unit 62 calculates an average loss amount based on the sales amount data stored in the sales management database 56 of the IC card server 50 (step S413).
The data calculated in steps S410 to S413 is stored in the member management database 76 of the member management server 70.

The average usage amount, the average game time, the average game frequency, and the average loss amount correspond to the game tendency parameters in the present invention. In the present invention, the game tendency parameter is not limited to this example, and includes, for example, at least one statistical value or cumulative value of a used amount, a gaming time, a gaming frequency, and a lost amount.
In steps S410 to S413, the control unit 62 determines a predetermined reference unit for the player assigned the player identification information based on the data stored in the data storage means in association with one player identification information. It functions as a game tendency parameter calculating means for calculating a game tendency parameter indicating a winning game tendency.

  Next, the control unit 62 determines the customer base based on the calculated data (step S414). In the game information integration system IS, three customer segments are set: fixed customers, flow customers, and beginners. The three customers have different game trends. Fixed customers, for example, have high average spending amount, average game time, and average store visit frequency. For example, the average customer spending and the average game time vary and the average visit frequency is low. For example, a beginner has a low average spending amount, a short average game time, and a low average visit frequency, but the average loss amount varies. A numerical or stepwise evaluation based on such a tendency is performed on the data calculated in steps S410 to S413, and the customer segment is determined. In the present invention, it may be determined that the customer is a fixed customer when the member is registered (player data is recorded). Moreover, it is good also as changing from a fixed customer to a fluid customer when there is no store visit for a predetermined period.

In step S414, the control unit 62 functions as a customer segment discriminating unit that discriminates the customer segment of the player assigned the player identification information based on the game tendency parameter.
In addition, it is good also as using a different reference | standard with player data as a reference | standard which performs numerical or stepwise evaluation. For example, numerical or stepwise evaluation criteria may be used depending on whether the player is male or female. At this time, based on the game tendency parameter and the player data, the customer base of the player assigned the player identification information is determined.
The control unit 62 stores the obtained customer demographic data in the member management database 76 of the member management server 70 (step S415). Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

After step S41 (customer segment analysis processing shown in FIG. 27), the control unit 62 performs sales analysis processing (step S42).
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a business analysis process subroutine called and executed in step S42 in the correlation analysis process shown in FIG.
Next, the control unit 62 calculates the business number of all hours (step S420). In the game information integration system IS according to the present embodiment, the number of rented game balls in the sand device 20 is handled as the number of outs (consumption number). Accordingly, the number of business sales is calculated by ((number of rented balls− (out number−safe number)) ÷ number of lent balls) × 10 = (number of payouts ÷ number of consumptions) × 10.
Thereafter, the control unit 62 calculates a business discount number at the service time (step S421). Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

After step S42 (business analysis processing shown in FIG. 28), the control unit 62 performs mechanical analysis processing (step S43).
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the machine analysis process that is called and executed in step S43 in the correlation analysis process shown in FIG.
The control unit 62 of the hall conserver 60 analyzes the big hit bias (standard deviation) and the frequency (average value) based on the special prize occurrence signal and its reception time data (step S430). Next, the control unit 62 analyzes the popularity information for each customer (step S431). Generate popularity information by customer. Unlike the other models, the new model may operate only with the element “new stand” regardless of the machine type and characteristics. Therefore, in the game information integration system IS, this new model element is excluded when generating popularity information for each customer. Specifically, data relating to a new type of gaming machine unit is not used for generating popularity information for each customer. In other words, the popularity information for each customer calculates parameters such as an average usage amount, an average gaming time, an average gaming frequency, and an average profit amount from the store side, for each gaming machine (gaming machine identification information). The popularity information for each customer is set by stepwise or numerical evaluation of these parameters.

Next, the control unit 62 is based on the data on sales and operation stored in the sales management database 56 of the IC card server 50, the data on the big hit bias and frequency calculated in step S430, and the popularity information by customer. Then, the machine type and characteristics are analyzed (step S432). Subsequently, the operation rate of the machine is analyzed (step S433). In the game information integration system IS, the operation rate (%) is calculated by (consumption number / (absolute out number per hour × business hours)) × 100. Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.
When executing the processing of steps S40 to S43, the control unit 62 of the hall conserver 60 functions as an analysis processing means for analyzing data received from the gaming machine unit 1 and stored in the hard disk 65 (data storage means). .

After step S43 (mechanical analysis processing shown in FIG. 29), the control unit 62 performs stability determination processing (step S44).
In the game information integration system IS according to the present embodiment, the determination of the stability is performed using a comparison table in which at least the stability, the business division number, and the numerical stability are associated with each other. A plurality of comparison tables are stored in the hard disk 65 of the hall conserver 60 according to, for example, the model, the format, the amusement shop, and the like, and the comparison table corresponding to the determination target is used in the stability determination. Further, in the determination of the stability, an input of the profit / loss break-off rate may be accepted from the game store side in advance.

FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of a gaming machine comparison table for determining stability.
In the gaming machine comparison table shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the break-even rate of the game store is set to 13.5%.
In the gaming machine comparison table, the stability is set in association with the operating rate and the business rate. For example, if the occupancy rate is less than 30% and the sales rate is 11% or less, the customer rating is poor and no profit is obtained, so the stability evaluation is negative (−30). Also, if the occupancy rate is less than 30% and the business rate is 18% or more, it is assumed that there is too much revenue and customer separation has occurred, so the stability evaluation is negative (-30) It becomes.

  On the other hand, when the operation rate is 110% or more and the business rate is 11% or less, the customer is good, but no profit is obtained, so the stability is negative (−10). If the occupancy rate is 110% or more and the business rate is 18% or more, since customers are well-earned and profits are obtained, the stability evaluation is positive (40). However, since this state does not last for a long time, continuous monitoring is required. Note that the stability may be set to be negative when both the operation rate and the business rate are high.

FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game shop comparison table for determining stability.
Since the comparison table of FIG. 31 is used for evaluating the stability of the amusement store, the number of business deals below the break-even percentage is not allowed regardless of the operation rate. Therefore, when the business division is less than 13.5, the stability evaluation is negative. In addition, as a whole amusement store, sales at a rate far exceeding the break-even rate is not preferable from the viewpoint of increasing and securing fixed customers. Therefore, when the business rate is 160% or more, the stability evaluation is negative.

If the business percent is 13.5 percent or more and less than 160 percent, the business percent itself is stable, but if the occupancy rate is low, it cannot be said that management is stable. Negative.
As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the evaluation of stability varies depending on the object. Therefore, for example, when the stability of the entire game store is determined and the stability evaluation result is negative, the stability of each game machine, model or type is determined, and the stability of the entire game store is It is also possible to use the evaluation of the stability of the game store and the pachinko gaming machine 10 together, such as investigating the cause of the minus.

  In the comparison tables shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, stability determination criteria are set. In step S44, the control unit 62 of the hall conserver 60 functions as a stability determination unit that determines the stability per predetermined reference unit based on the analysis result data indicating the result of the data analysis and the comparison table. .

  In this embodiment, the stability determination means compares the analysis result data not including analysis result data related to the gaming machine unit to which the gaming machine unit identification information associated with the new model identification flag set to on is included. The stability per predetermined reference unit is determined based on the table. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and may include data relating to a new model.

  The analysis result data includes the division data related to the division and the operation data related to the operation rate. In the comparison table, the division and the operation rate are associated with the numerical stability. In step S44, the stability determination means numerically determines the stability per predetermined reference unit based on the division data, the operation data, and the comparison table.

(Determination process)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a determination process that is called and executed in step S6 of the base process in the hall conserver 60 shown in FIG.
In the determination process, the control unit 62 first performs a target sales discount determination process (step S60). The process in step S60 is performed on the game shop or each model or type of pachinko gaming machine 10 (or each pachinko gaming machine 10). By determining the target sales discount, it is possible to provide an objective index when changing the setting. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of a model or type having a high operating rate and a low business rate may be able to increase the business rate by making the settings strict in order to increase stability. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of a model or type having a low operating rate and a high business rate may be able to increase the operating rate by loosening the setting in order to increase stability.
At this time, the control unit 62 calculates a target split for calculating a target split per predetermined reference unit based on the analysis result data indicating the result of the analysis and / or the stability determined by the stability determination unit. Functions as a means.

  Next, the control unit 62 determines whether or not the number of fixed customers has decreased (step S61). The customer segment is determined in the customer segment analysis process (see FIG. 27). In step S61, it is determined whether the number of fixed customers has decreased as a result of the customer segment analysis process. If the number of fixed customers has not decreased, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of fixed customers has decreased, an alarm is generated by setting the fixed customer number alarm flag to ON (オ ン) in the determination result database (see FIG. 16). Information is given (step S62), and this subroutine is terminated.

(Game information display device for each gaming machine)
FIG. 33 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 34 schematically shows the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine shown in FIG. 35 is a front view, and FIG. 35 is a side view schematically showing the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine shown in FIG.

The game information display device 91 for each gaming machine has a main body housing 911 having a display screen 900 on the front surface and a support portion 910, and the pachinko gaming device 10 (not shown in FIG. 33) via the support portion 910. It is installed so that it may be located in front of the work door 92 above.
Above the display screen 900, a stand number display unit 909 for displaying a stand number is provided, and around the display screen 900, lamps 901 are provided on the left and right sides of the stand number display unit 909.
A plurality of buttons 902 to 908 are arranged side by side on the lower front side of the main body housing 911. Specifically, a call button 902, a “forward” button 903, an enter button 904, a “return” button 905, a “past” button 906, a “history” button 907 and a “graph switch” button 908 are provided in order from the left side. Yes. A touch panel 924 is provided on the front surface of the display screen 900. The touch panel 924 can input an instruction for selecting the dollar box image 943 displayed on the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine. When the instruction for selecting the dollar box image 943 is input, the selected dollar box image 943 is input. It functions as a dollar box selection instruction input means for outputting dollar box selection data indicating.

  In the display screen 900 shown in FIG. 33, “Daily graph” is displayed on the upper left side, and “Today's highest stand 48000” is displayed on the lower side. Also, on the right side of the display screen 900, the number of big hits of the day, the number of big hits of the previous day, the number of probability changes, the number of big hits, the probability of big hits, the highest number of big hits, the highest record of the past, and the start are displayed in order from the top.

  Furthermore, on the lower side of the display screen, a so-called telop is displayed, “18th series today's 12 best running balls !!”. This information is not information on the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 but information on other pachinko gaming apparatuses 10. The telop is not limited to this example. For example, information to be displayed as a telop may be downloaded via the Internet.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 35, a support portion 910 is installed on the back surface of the main body housing 911. The support portion 910 includes a rotation shaft 913 and a support member 912 into which the rotation shaft 913 is inserted in the horizontal direction. The support member 912 is fixed to a plate member 93 (not shown in FIG. 35) between the work door 92 and the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 and is not supported by the work door 92. Therefore, the turning operation of the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine and the opening / closing operation of the work door 92 can be performed separately. The present invention is not limited to this example, and the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine may be installed on the work door 92.
A drive motor (not shown) is installed on the back side of the main body casing 911, and the main body casing 911 is rotated about the rotation shaft 913 by the drive motor, thereby changing the display angle. Can do. It should be noted that the adjustment of the display angle may be performed individually by each gaming machine game information display device 91 or may be performed for each gaming machine game information display device 91 arranged side by side.

The functions of the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine can be roughly divided into two functions: a data display function and a number lamp function.
Examples of the data display function include the following functions (A) to (C).
(A) a function of storing numerical data supplied from each server 40 to 80 such as the hall control server 60 via the number lamp display server 90 in a memory 922 (RAM; see FIG. 38);
(B) a function of changing the display method or mode in accordance with an instruction input via a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 or a touch panel 924, or a situation such as data from the number lamp display server 90, and
(C) Based on information from the sand device 20 (that is, information from the IC card server 50 or the hall conserver 60), if there is a holding ball (safe ball), a dollar box image 943 (see FIGS. 36 and 37) is displayed. Function to do.

Examples of the number lamp function include the following functions (D) to (F).
(D) a function for performing door display of the pachinko gaming machine 10;
(E) Call display and function to transmit ON / OFF information to the hall control server 60, and
(F) A function to display hits and continuations.

The game information display device 91 for each gaming machine acquires the status of the pachinko gaming device 10 via the servers 40 to 90, and changes the display content on the display screen 900.
During standby, for example, when there is a ball (safe ball), a dollar box image 943 is displayed, and when there is no ball, other information is displayed.
When the front door of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is opened, the display on the display screen 900 transitions to a door open display, and when the front door is closed, the state before the transition is restored.
When the call button 902 is operated, the display on the display screen 900 transitions to a call display, and when the button is turned off, the display returns to the state before the transition.
During the hit, the display on the display screen 900 transitions to the hit display, and when the hit ends, the display returns to the standby state.
During the challenge, the display on the display screen 900 transitions to the ongoing display, and returns to the standby state when the continuation ends.
When a plurality of buttons 902 to 908 are operated and an instruction to select the display of today's history or weekly data is input, the specified information is displayed and the instruction is input for a predetermined period (for example, 20 seconds). If not, return to the waiting state.

For example, the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine displays the following during the game.
First, at the start of the game, a standby image is displayed with no ball.
Thereafter, when a probable big hit is generated, first, a big hit display in a state where there is no holding ball is performed, and subsequently, a big hit display in a state where there is a holding ball (FIGS. 36 and 37) is made.
After that, when probability change occurs, the display during the challenge with a ball is displayed.
Thereafter, when a big jackpot is generated, the jackpot display with the ball is performed.
After that, when a short-time state occurs, a display during a challenge with a ball is displayed.
After that, when the time-short state is finished and the state returns to the general state, a standby display with the holding ball is displayed.
Regarding the presence / absence of balls in the display of the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine, if the number of balls is not less than a predetermined number (for example, 400), it corresponds to the state of having balls, and if it is less than the predetermined number This corresponds to the state where there is no ball. When the number of possessed balls is 0, another image is displayed.

  For the image displayed on the display screen 900 of the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine, during the standby in the state where there is a ball, the cumulative number of jackpots, the current start time, the number of balls held (safe number), etc. are displayed. Then, a dollar box image 943 corresponding to the number of balls is displayed.

  During standby without a ball, for example, a slump graph, the number of balls less than a predetermined number (however, if the number of balls is 0, the maximum number of balls played today), the number of big hits, Number of jackpots, number of chances of change, probability of jackpot, number of biggest hits ever, maximum number of continuous continuations, start times, etc. are displayed.

During a big hit or challenge in the presence of a ball, for example, the start, the number of big hits, the number of continuations, the number of balls, etc. are displayed, and a dollar box image 943 corresponding to the number of balls is displayed.
During a big hit without a ball or during a challenge, for example, an image in which a slump graph in a waiting display image without a ball is replaced with a jackpot display or a display during a challenge is displayed.

As for today's history, up to about 30 sets of data including one set of start, number of continuations, and number of acquisitions can be displayed retroactively.
Further, as the weekly data, the number of jackpots, the probability variation number, the cumulative start number, the maximum number of balls and the slump graph for each day can be displayed retroactively up to 7 days.

  In addition, regarding the display of the dollar box image 943, the number of game balls accommodated per dollar box is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include 1200 pieces, 1600 pieces, 2000 pieces, and the like. Further, the type of dollar box image may be changed when the number of dollar box images 943 displayed on the display screen 900 becomes a predetermined number (for example, 20 boxes) or more. For example, the dollar box image may be changed to a thousand-dollar box image, a dollar bag image, or the like.

FIG. 36 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a screen displayed on the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine shown in FIG.
36, two dollar box images 943A and 943B are arranged in the center dollar box image display area 942 of the display screen 900 shown in FIG. Yes. Further, information on the new model of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is arranged as the telop image 945. A display area 940 that is a big hit is installed at the upper left of the display screen 900, and a continuous number display area 941 is installed at the upper right of the display screen 900.

FIG. 37 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a screen displayed on the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine shown in FIG.
37, a plurality of dollar box images 943M are arranged in the center dollar box image display area 942 of the display screen 900 shown in FIG. Yes. Further, information on the new model of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is arranged as the telop image 945. A display area 940 that is a big hit is installed at the upper left of the display screen 900, and a continuous number display area 941 is installed at the upper right of the display screen 900.

FIG. 38 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the gaming machine display information display device 91 shown in FIG.
The game information display device 91 for each gaming machine includes a control unit 920, and the control unit 920 includes a CPU 921 and a memory 922. Further, the control unit 920 includes a touch panel 924, a call button 902, a “forward” button 903, a “decision” button 904, a “return” button 905, a “past” button 906, a “history” button 907, and a “graph switching” button. 908 is connected.
A display screen 900, a lamp 901, a unit number display unit 909 and a communication I / F 923 are connected to the control unit 920.
The “forward” button 903 is a “decision” button 904 and the “return” button 905 is a button for selecting and determining display data.
A “past” button 906 is a button for displaying weekly data.
A “history” button 907 is a button for displaying today's history.
The “graph switching” button 908 is a button for instructing switching of the display of the slump graph.

  In addition, the control unit 920 is connected to a drive control unit 952 mounted on the drive control board 951 of the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine. The drive control unit 952 is configured by a microcomputer or the like. The drive control unit 952 includes a standing position sensor 953 that detects that the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine has moved to the standing position (see FIGS. 41 and 42), and the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine is in an inclined position ( 45 and 46) are connected to an inclination position sensor 954 for detecting movement, and further connected to a stepping motor 916.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a routine of the display control process executed in the gaming machine display information display device 91 shown in FIG. This flowchart is executed regardless of whether or not a game is being performed in the gaming machine unit 1.
The control unit 62 of the hall conserver 60 generates acquisition number data based on the number of consumptions and the number of payouts every time data relating to changes in the number of consumptions or the number of payouts is received from the gaming machine unit 1. The control unit of the display server 90 transmits the acquired number data to the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine provided above the gaming machine unit 1. Here, the control unit 62 of the hall conserver 60 functions as an acquisition number calculating means.

  The control unit 920 of the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine receives the acquired number data from the number lamp display server 90 (step S500). When receiving the acquisition number data, the control unit 920 stores the acquisition number data in the memory 922. Next, the control unit 920 divides the acquisition number indicated by the acquisition number data by the predetermined number of game balls accommodated per dollar box based on the acquisition number data, thereby obtaining the number of dollar box images. And the dollar box image is developed in the memory 922 (step S501). Next, the control unit 920 determines whether or not a fraction has occurred in the calculation of the dollar box image in step S501 (step S502). When the fraction has occurred, the control unit 920 changes the dollar box image in the memory 922 so as to change the display mode of the dollar box image corresponding to the fraction (step S503). Thereby, the dollar box image corresponding to the fraction is displayed in a different manner from the other dollar box images. If no fraction has occurred in step S502, the process proceeds to step S504.

Next, the control unit 920 receives the game information stored in the servers 40 to 80 via the number lamp display server 90, and adds the game information to the image data in the memory 922 (step S504). At this time, the number lamp display server 90 functions as game information display control means. Note that game information received from the servers 40 to 80 varies depending on the gaming machine unit 1. That is, it corresponds to the game information transmitted to the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine corresponding to the gaming machine unit identification information to which the customer segment data of the fixed customer is attached, and to the gaming machine unit identification information to which the other customer segment data is attached. This is different from the game information transmitted to the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine. Specifically, a part of the game information transmitted to the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine corresponding to the gaming machine unit identification information to which the customer demographic data of the fixed customer is attached is a gaming machine to which other customer demographic data is attached. It is not transmitted to the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine corresponding to the unit identification information. That is, the fixed customer increases the amount and / or type of game information obtained from a player other than the fixed customer.
Among players, there are players who do not want to register member information even if they are essentially fixed customers. By providing such a player with the advantage of being able to obtain more game information, an incentive to become a fixed customer (here, a member of a game store) can be given.

  Next, the control unit 920 displays the image data stored in the memory 922 on the display screen 900 (step S505). Thereby, for example, the images shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 are displayed on the display screen 900 on the display device 900. Thereafter, the process returns to step S500, and the same process is repeated. At this time, the control unit 920 functions as a dollar box image display control unit, and each time the number of acquired game media increases by a predetermined number of game media per dollar box, While a dollar box image is additionally displayed, one dollar box image is extinguished every time the number of game media acquired at that time decreases by the accommodation number.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a routine for display control processing at the time of settlement executed in the gaming information display device 91 for each gaming machine shown in FIG.
Control unit 920 determines whether or not an instruction to select dollar box image 943 is input via touch panel 924 (step S510). If it is determined that no instruction has been input, this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S510 that an instruction to select the dollar box image 943 has been input, the control unit 920 outputs a settlement instruction to the IC card server 50 (step S511). The IC card server 50 outputs a settlement instruction. When the IC card server 50 receives the settlement instruction data, the IC card server 50 performs a settlement process according to the contents of the settlement instruction data, and outputs the settlement result data to the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine and the individual counting device 30. The control unit 52 of the IC card server 50 functions as a settlement processing unit. When receiving the settlement result data (step S512), the control unit 920 extinguishes the selected dollar box image 943 (step S513) and ends this subroutine. The individual counting device 30 outputs a medium on which the number of game balls settled is displayed (step S305 in FIG. 20).

(Structure of support part of game information display device for each gaming machine)
Next, the structure of the support portion 910 of the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 41 is a perspective view schematically showing the state of the support portion when the gaming machine display information device 91 shown in FIG. 33 is tilted forward by 5 degrees. 42 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA (see FIG. 42 (d)) of the support portion shown in FIG. 41, (b) is a side view thereof, and (c) is a side view thereof. It is an upper surface part, (d) is the front view.

  FIG. 43 is a perspective view schematically showing a state of the support portion when the gaming machine display information device 91 shown in FIG. 33 is tilted forward by 15 degrees. 44 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA (see FIG. 44 (d)) of the support portion shown in FIG. 43, (b) is a side view thereof, and (c) is an upper surface portion thereof. (D) is a front view thereof.

  FIG. 45 is a perspective view schematically showing the state of the support portion when the gaming machine display information device 91 shown in FIG. 33 is tilted forward by 40 degrees. 46 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA (see FIG. 46 (d)) of the support portion shown in FIG. 45, (b) is a side view thereof, and (c) is an upper surface portion thereof. (D) is a front view thereof.

  The support unit 910 of the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine includes a pedestal portion 912B on which a main body housing 911 (not shown) of the game information display device 91 for each game machine is provided, and a rear surface (front side in FIG. 41) of the pedestal portion 912B. ) And a plate member 93 (not shown) provided between the game island, that is, the work door 92 (not shown) and the pachinko gaming machine 10 (not shown). An attachment plate 914 to be attached, and a connection holding plate 912S for connecting and holding the attachment plate 914 and the pedestal portion 912B are provided. The connection holding plate 912S and the pedestal 912B constitute a support member 912. Further, the connection holding portion 912S is connected and held so as to be rotatable in the front-rear direction about the rotation shaft 913 via the mounting plate 914 and the rotation shaft 913. The mounting plate 914 corresponds to the mounting member in the present invention.

  The drive mechanism housing portion 950 includes a drive control board 951 (not shown), a stepping motor 916, a drive gear 916G provided in the stepping motor 916, and a gear member 917G that meshes with the drive gear 916G. The gear member 917G is provided with a link member 918 in which the movable side end portion 918M is fixed to the gear member 917G and the fixed side end portion 918S is pivotally supported by the connection holding plate 912S. A bracket 915 provided on the back surface of the base portion 912B fixes and supports the stepping motor 916.

When the drive gear 916G rotates by driving the stepping motor 916, the link member 918 moves up and down around the fixed side end 918S of the link member 918 connected to the connection holding plate 912S. The angle also changes from an inclined posture (eg, 40 °, see FIGS. 45 and 46) to a standing posture (eg, 5 °, see FIGS. 41, 42).
That is, the angle of the display device is variable from the tilted posture to the standing posture by the reciprocating motion of the link member 918 in the vertical direction.

  An upright position sensor 953 (not shown) and an inclined position sensor 954 (not shown) are provided at the other end of the drive mechanism housing portion 950. The standing position sensor 953 is mounted on the drive control board 951 by detecting the pedestal portion 912B by contact with the pedestal portion 912B when the pedestal portion 912B moves to the standing position (for example, 5 °). A drive control unit 952 (not shown) stops the driving of the stepping motor 916. The tilt position sensor 954 detects the pedestal portion 912B by contacting the pedestal portion 912B when the pedestal portion 912B moves to the tilt position (for example, 40 °), and the drive control portion 952 detects the contact with the stepping motor. The driving of 916 is stopped. The drive control unit 952 is driven by remote control using the portable terminal 41 of the game hall manager or by an instruction input to the game information display device 91 for each gaming machine.

  As shown in FIGS. 42B, 44B, and 46B, an opening 919 is formed on the side surface of the connection holding portion 912S. The opening 919 has an arc shape that swells upward about the rotation shaft 913, and further, in the opening 919, the pedestal 912B is inclined at 0 °, 5 °, 15 °, and 40 °. Concave portions 919A, 919B, 919C, and 919D that are notched toward the rotation shaft 913 are formed. As shown in FIGS. 42A, 44A, and 46A, the drive mechanism housing portion 950 is provided with a spring 919S. The lower end side of the spring 919S is fixed near the rotation shaft 913 in the pedestal portion 912B, and a locking member (not shown) is provided on the upper end side of the spring 919S. The locking member is biased downward by a spring 919S, and is locked to the recess 919A when the pedestal portion 912B is inclined by 0 °, and is locked to the recess 919B when the pedestal portion 912B is inclined by 5 °. When the pedestal portion 912B is inclined by 15 °, the pedestal portion 912B is locked in the concave portion 919C. When the pedestal portion 912B is inclined by 40 °, the pedestal portion 912B is locked in the concave portion 919D. Accordingly, the pedestal portion 912B is fixed at any inclination angle of 0 °, 5 °, 15 °, and 40 °.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the case where the gaming machine unit 1 includes the pachinko gaming device 10, the sand device 20, and the individual counting device 30 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The gaming machine unit may include a pachislot gaming device and a medal lending machine. The gaming machine unit may be a gaming machine.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

  Further, in the above detailed description, the characteristic portions have been mainly described so that the present invention can be easily understood. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described in the detailed description above, but can be applied to other embodiments, and the scope of application is various. The terms and terminology used in the present specification are used to accurately describe the present invention, and are not used to limit the interpretation of the present invention. Moreover, it would be easy for those skilled in the art to infer other configurations, systems, methods, and the like included in the concept of the present invention from the concept of the invention described in this specification. Accordingly, the description of the claims should be regarded as including an equivalent configuration without departing from the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. The purpose of the abstract is to simplify the technical contents and essence of this application by patent offices and general public institutions, and engineers belonging to this technical field who are not familiar with patents, legal terms or technical terms. It is intended to be able to make a quick determination through a simple survey. Accordingly, the abstract is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to be evaluated by the claims. Moreover, in order to fully understand the object of the present invention and the specific effects of the present invention, it is desired that the interpretation should be made with sufficient consideration of the literatures already disclosed.

  The above detailed description includes processing executed by a computer. The above explanations and expressions are given for the purpose of enabling those skilled in the art to understand the most efficiently. In this specification, each step used to derive one result should be understood as a self-consistent process. In each step, transmission / reception, recording, and the like of electrical or magnetic signals are performed. In the processing in each step, such a signal is expressed by bits, values, symbols, characters, terms, numbers, etc., but these are used only for convenience of explanation. There is a need. In addition, the processing in each step may be described in an expression common to human behavior, but the processing described in this specification is executed by various devices in principle. Further, other configurations required for performing each step will be apparent from the above description.

IS gaming information integration system 1 gaming machine unit 10 pachinko gaming machine 20 sanding device 30 individual counting device 40 employee management server 41 portable terminal 50 IC card server 60 hallcon server 70 member management server 80 POS server 90 number lamp display server 91 Game information display device (display) for each gaming machine

Claims (2)

An attachment portion that can be fixedly attached to the plate portion of the game island component, comprising a work door that pivots upward, and a plate portion that is disposed below the work door;
A main body portion having a display screen on the front surface and disposed in front of the mounting portion;
With
When the upper end is displaced downward from the first state in which the upper end is located above the upper end of the mounting portion and is located on the front surface of the work door, and the work door rotates. The inclination angle can be changed with respect to the mounting portion to the second state which is a state that does not interfere with the work door.
A game information display device comprising an opening in the mounting portion. Aside from the gaming machine, an attachment part that can be fixedly attached to the amusement island component where the gaming machine is installed,
A main body portion having a display screen on the front surface and disposed in front of the mounting portion;
With
The main body portion can change an inclination angle with respect to the attachment portion from a first state in which an upper end is located above the upper end of the attachment portion to a second state in which the upper end is displaced downward,
A game information display device comprising an opening in the mounting portion.

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