JP2016041104A - Management terminal and prize management system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a management terminal and prize management system which can provide a player with beneficial information about prize and enhance convenience in prize exchange.SOLUTION: A management terminal includes information receiving means which can receive at least prize exchange information about prize exchange and member identification information for identifying a member from a device for prize exchange installed in a game parlor, and prize exchange history information recording means which can record the prize exchange information and member identification information received from the device for prize exchange as prize exchange history information, recording means which can record at least member personal information associated with the member identification information, exchange history classification means which classifies the exchange history information on the basis of the member personal information, and prize exchange information transmitting means which can transmit the prize exchange history information classified by the exchange history classification means to the device for prize exchange.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to a management terminal and a prize management system used for management of prize exchange in a game shop where gaming machines such as pachinko and pachislot machines are installed.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a prize management device that performs control for exchanging game media such as pachinko balls and medals acquired by a player for a prize is installed in a game shop where a pachinko or a pachislot machine is installed.

  As one of such conventional prize management devices, for example, when a fraction of pachinko balls that cannot be exchanged for prizes is generated, a plurality of types of processing methods that can be selected for the fraction (remaining number of balls) are displayed on a customer display. There has been proposed a free gift management device configured to be displayed on the screen (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-206202 A

  However, although such a prize management device can provide information regarding the processing of surplus balls, since there is little information provided to the player regarding the prize, the player selects a prize that suits his / her preference. This is difficult and is not convenient for the player.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and can provide useful information regarding a prize to a player, and can improve convenience when exchanging prizes. An object of the present invention is to provide a management terminal and a prize management system.

  The present invention provides information receiving means capable of receiving at least prize exchange information relating to prize exchange and member identification information for identifying a member from a prize exchange apparatus installed in a game store, and the prize exchange apparatus. The prize exchange history information recording means capable of recording the received prize exchange information and the member identification information as prize exchange history information, storage means capable of storing at least member personal information associated with the member identification information, and Exchange history classification means for classifying the exchange history information based on member personal information, and prize exchange capable of transmitting the prize exchange history information classified by the exchange history classification means to the gift exchange apparatus An information transmission means, wherein the prize exchange information is obtained when the prize exchange device performs an operation associated with the exchange of the prize. Is information transmitted from the exchange apparatus, a management terminal, characterized in that.

  Further, the present invention comprises a prize exchange device installed in a game store, and a management terminal capable of communicating with the prize exchange device, the prize exchange device facing the management terminal, The information exchange means is capable of transmitting at least prize exchange information relating to prize exchange, and the prize exchange information is information transmitted to the management terminal when an operation associated with exchange of the prize is performed. The management terminal includes information receiving means capable of receiving at least the premium exchange information and the member identification information from the premium exchange device, and the premium exchange information and the member identification information received from the premium exchange device. A gift exchange history information recording means capable of recording as gift exchange history information, a storage means capable of storing at least member personal information associated with the member identification information, and the member personal information. The exchange history classification means for classifying the exchange history information based on the exchange history information, and the prize history information transmission means capable of transmitting the prize exchange history information classified by the exchange history classification means to the prize exchange device A premium management system characterized by comprising:

  According to the management terminal and the prize management system according to the present invention, it is possible to provide beneficial information regarding prizes to the player, and it is possible to achieve an excellent effect that convenience at the time of prize exchange can be improved. .

1 is a block diagram schematically showing a system configuration of a prize management system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of a management computer 30, an island computer 50, and a stand computer 70. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine 130. FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the waveform of the operation signal which the game machine 130 can output. The circuit block diagram of the control part of the gaming machine 130 is shown. (A) It is a schematic front view of a common pedestrian machine. (B) It is the block diagram which showed an example of the main structures of the machine 90. (A) It is the front view which showed an example of the terminal device 140. FIG. (B) It is the block diagram which showed an example of the main structures of the terminal device 140. FIG. (A) It is an example of the table number management table which linked | related and memorize | stored the machine number and the game device. (B) It is an example of the accumulation operation information table for recording the operation information of the game device in a predetermined period. (C) It is an example of the operation information table according to game state for memorize | storing operation information according to the game state of the apparatus for games within a predetermined period. (A), (b) It is an example of the operation history information table for recording the history of the operation information of the game device every predetermined time. (A) It is an example of the member information table for memorizing member information. (B) It is an example of the prize information table for memorize | storing the information (prize information) regarding a prize. (C) It is an example of the prize exchange information table for memorize | storing the information (prize exchange information) regarding prize exchange. (D) It is an example of the prize exchange ranking information table for members for memorizing the information about the prize exchange ranking for members. (E) An example of a non-member premium exchange ranking information table for storing information related to a non-member premium exchange ranking. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a management computer main process. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a terminal device main process. (A) It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a game machine main process. (B) It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a main machine main process. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of packet processing. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of premium exchange information recording processing. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a prior premium registration process. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of premium exchange information acquisition processing. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of member information acquisition processing. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a nonmember information acquisition process. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a game information collation process.

  Hereinafter, a prize management system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration of the prize management system>
First, the overall configuration of the prize management system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a system configuration of a prize management system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the prize management system 10 includes a management computer 30 that controls the entire apparatus, a plurality of POS terminals 40 and island computers 50 that are connected to the management computer 30 via a network LNW, And a plurality of terminal devices 140 connected to the computer 30 via a network WNW.

  Connected to the POS terminal 40 are a membership card processing machine 42 capable of reading the card identification information of the membership card, and a prize dispenser 44 capable of performing a prize payout process. In this example, the member card processing machine 42 and the prize dispenser 44 are connected to the POS terminal 40, but these devices may be integrated, or other devices are connected to the POS terminal 40. May be. The function of the POS terminal 40 will be described later.

  Under the island computer 50, a plurality of computer 70, a plurality of inter-machine (Sand (registered trademark)) 90 and a call lamp 110 connected to the computer 70 via the network LNW, and this A plurality of gaming machines 130 connected to the stand computer 70 are connected via a call lamp 110.

  In the prize management system 10 of the present embodiment, an operation signal transmitted from the gaming machine 130 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a “gaming machine operation signal”, details will be described later) includes a call lamp 110, a stand computer 70, and The information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the island computer 50 and collected and managed by the management computer 30.

  In this example, the gaming machine 130 and the management computer 30 are connected via the call lamp 110, the base computer 70, and the island computer 50. However, an operation signal transmitted from the gaming machine 130 is transmitted to the management computer. Any configuration can be used as long as 30 can be collected. Accordingly, one or more of the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50 may be omitted. For example, an operation signal transmitted from the gaming machine 130 may be used instead of the call lamp 110. (Or the island computer 50) may be configured to receive, and some or all of the calling lamps 110 may be omitted. Further, another device that relays the gaming machine operation signal may be newly added on the network LNW.

  Also, in the prize management system 10 of the present embodiment, the operation signal transmitted from the inter-vehicle machine 90 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “related device operation signal”. Details will be described later) are the base computer 70 and the island computer 50. To the management computer 30 and collected and managed by the management computer 30.

  In this example, the pedestal machine 90 and the management computer 30 are connected via the pedestal computer 70 and the island computer 50. However, the management computer 30 can collect operation signals transmitted from the pedestal machine 90. For example, one or more of the base computer 70 and the island computer 50 may be omitted, or another device that relays the related apparatus operation signal may be newly added on the network LNW. .

  Although details will be described later, in the prize management system 10 of the present embodiment, in the prize exchange apparatus (in this embodiment, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, and the terminal apparatus 140) When an operation of registering a free gift is performed, free gift exchange information (for example, free gift code and number information) regarding the exchange of free gifts, or member identification information for identifying a member (eg, free gift code) is given to the management computer 30. Member number) is transmitted, and this information is recorded by the management computer 30.

  In this example, the entire apparatus is controlled by one management computer 30. However, the entire apparatus may be controlled by two or more management computers. With such a configuration, the control burden required for the control of the entire apparatus can be distributed, the processing capacity of the entire apparatus can be increased, and information from the POS terminal 40, the gaming machine 130, and the intermediary machine 90 can be quickly obtained. It is possible to collect and perform appropriate processing. Further, the number of each of the POS terminal 40, the island computer 50, the stand computer 70, the stand machine 90, the calling lamp 110, the gaming machine 130, and the terminal device 140 is not limited to the exemplified number.

  Further, another device capable of transmitting an operation signal indicating the operation state may be connected to the network LNW so that the management computer 30 can collect the operation signal from the device. For example, a counter (so-called jet counter) is connected to the network LNW, and the management computer 30 indicates an operation signal indicating the amount of game media (number of game balls, game medals, etc.) counted by the counter. You may comprise so that it can collect.

  In addition, a part or all of each device (hardware) constituting the prize management system 10 may be replaced with software that realizes a function equivalent to the device (hardware). The network LNW applied to the prize management system 10 is typically a LAN (Local Area Network), but the communication form is a line that can communicate with each other regardless of wired / wireless. I just need it. The network WNW applied to the prize management system 10 is typically a WAN (Wide Area Network), but the communication form is a line that can communicate with each other regardless of wired / wireless. I just need it.

  In addition, although the example in which the terminal device 140 and the management computer 30 are connected to each other via the network WNW has been shown, the terminal device 140 and other devices (for example, the gaming machine 130, the call lamp 110, the intermediary machine 90). The devices installed in the hall such as the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50) may be connected to each other via the network WNW so as to communicate with each other. In addition, a management computer installed in each amusement store is communicably connected to the headquarters management computer so that various information can be obtained from a plurality of management computers by the headquarters management computer. You may make it function as the management computer 30 which concerns on embodiment.

<Management computer>
Next, the management computer 30 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the management computer 30, the island computer 50, and the base computer 70.

  The management computer 30 is a computer for receiving a packet (electronic message information including an operation signal; details will be described later) from the subordinate POS terminal 40 and the island computer 50, and performing various processes based on the received packet. The management computer 30 of the present embodiment includes a CPU 31 that controls the entire computer, a ROM 32 for storing basic I / O programs and various data, a RAM 33 for temporarily storing data, a CD-ROM, and a DVD. An external storage drive 35 capable of reading and writing data from and to the recording medium 34, a storage device 36 for storing data, an input device 37 for inputting commands to the management computer 30, and various displays In order to measure the time, the number of times, and the like, and the communication unit 39 for communicating with the display device 38 and the POS terminal 40 or the island computer 50 via the network LNW and communicating with the terminal device 140 via the network WNW The timer 41 is configured. Such a management computer 30 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or personal computer (PC).

  The CPU 31 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from a crystal oscillator (not shown) as a system clock, and executes processing such as an application program or an operating system (OS) stored in the ROM 32, the storage device 36, or the like. Then, processing for storing data, files, and the like necessary for program execution in the RAM 33, the storage device 36, and the like is performed.

  The storage device 36 stores an application program, an OS, a control program, a related program, and the like, and can be realized by, for example, a hard disk (HDD). The input device 37 is for inputting a command (command) to the management computer 30 and can be realized by, for example, a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), a touch panel, or the like. The display device 38 displays a command input by the input device 37, a response output of the management computer 30 with respect to the command, and the like, and can be realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display, or the like.

<POS terminal>
Next, the POS terminal 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, the POS terminal 40 is a terminal connected to the management computer 30 via the network LNW. The POS terminal 40 of the present example is connected to the member card processing machine 42 and the gift dispenser 44. Yes.

<POS terminal / member card processing machine>
When the membership card is inserted into the membership card processor 42, the POS terminal 40 has information on an operation signal (member card insertion signal) indicating that the membership card has been inserted from a communication device (not shown), and the POS terminal 40. A packet including information for identifying (POS terminal identification information) is output. The packet including the membership card insertion signal and the POS terminal number information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the network LNW. Therefore, the management computer 30 can identify the POS terminal 40 by receiving the packet including the membership card insertion signal and confirm that the membership card has been inserted into the membership card processor 42 of the POS terminal 40. I can grasp it.

  Further, when the membership card processor 42 reads membership card identification information (for example, membership number) for the membership card processor 42 to read the membership card, the membership card identification information and the POS terminal are transmitted from a communication device (not shown). A packet including identification information and information of a “prize exchange information acquisition request” for acquiring premium exchange information is output. A packet including these pieces of information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the network LNW.

  Therefore, the management computer 30 can identify the POS terminal 40 by receiving the membership card identification information and the POS identification information, and can grasp the membership card identification information such as the membership number. In addition, the management computer 30 receives a packet including the information of “premium exchange information acquisition request”, thereby executing a premium exchange information acquisition process to be described later, and stores the premium exchange information stored in association with the member card identification information. (Such as the cumulative number of prize exchanges and the presence / absence of pre-registered prizes).

  Further, the POS terminal 40 can store in advance a premium code (pre-registered free gift code) of a premium that the member desires to exchange in association with the membership card identification information. The POS terminal 40 is used to register in advance a pre-registered free gift code and the pre-registered free gift code from a communication device (not shown) when a pre-registered free gift code registration operation (operation to register a free gift) is performed. A packet including the information of “prior gift registration request” is output. A packet including the information of this “prior gift registration request” is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the network LNW. Therefore, the management computer 30 can acquire a free gift code (pre-registered free gift code) of a free material that the member desires to exchange by receiving a packet including the information of “pre-free gift registration request”.

  In addition, when a stored ball based on stored ball information (the number of stored balls) associated with the membership card identification information is paid out, the POS terminal 40 receives an operation signal (a signal indicating that the stored ball has been paid out from a communication device (not shown)). A packet including information on the stored ball payout signal) and the POS terminal identification information is output. The packet including the information of the storage ball payout signal is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the network LNW.

  Therefore, the management computer 30 can identify the POS terminal 40 by receiving the packet including the information of the savings payout signal, and the savings based on the savings information associated with the membership card identification information in the POS terminal 40 Can be grasped, and information on the number of stored balls can be obtained by counting the number of packets including information on the stored ball payout signal.

  In addition, when the membership card is ejected from the membership card processor 42, the POS terminal 40 operates information (member card ejection signal information) indicating that the membership card has been ejected from a communication device (not shown) and POS. A packet including terminal identification information is output. The packet including the membership card discharge signal information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the network LNW. Therefore, the management computer 30 can identify the POS terminal 40 by receiving the packet including the membership card ejection signal information, and the membership card is ejected from the membership card processor 42 of the POS terminal 40. Can be grasped.

  In this embodiment, the member card identification information and the member card insertion signal / member card discharge signal are transmitted by a single packet. For example, when a member card whose card identification information (member number) is “1234” is inserted / discharged, the POS terminal 40 generates a packet including the information “insertion, 1234” and the information “discharge, 1234”. To send. However, the specific method of realizing the member card identification information, the member card insertion signal, and the member card discharge signal is not limited to this. For example, the member card identification information and the member card insertion signal / member card insertion signal may be transmitted in separate packets, or part or all of the operation information may be transmitted in the form of a pulse signal.

<POS terminal / Premium dispenser>
Further, the POS terminal 40 receives a POS terminal identification information, a prize code, and the number of prizes from a communication device (not shown) when a prize is dispensed by the prize dispenser 44 (operation associated with prize exchange). Then, a packet including information of “Premium exchange information recording request” for recording the premium exchange information is output. A packet including these pieces of information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the network LNW.

  Accordingly, the management computer 30 can identify the POS terminal 40 by receiving the POS identification information, and also receive a packet including information on a free gift code, the number of free gifts, and a “free gift exchange information recording request”. As a result, a free gift exchange information recording process (to be described later) can be executed, and free gift exchange information (such as the cumulative number of free gift exchanges and the presence of pre-registered free gifts) can be stored in association with the member card identification information.

<Island Computer>
Next, the island computer 50 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The island computer 50 is a computer that receives a packet from the subordinate computer 70, performs predetermined processing on the received packet, and transmits the packet to the management computer 30 via the network LNW.

  The island computer 50 of the present embodiment includes a CPU 51 for controlling the entire computer, a ROM 52 for storing basic I / O programs and various data, a RAM 53 for temporarily storing data, a management computer 30 and a network. A management computer communication unit 55 for performing communication via the LNW and a base computer communication unit 56 for performing communication with the base computer 70 via the network LNW are configured. Such an island computer 50 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or personal computer (PC).

  When the computer communication unit 56 receives a packet from the computer 70, the CPU 51 of the island computer 50 stores the received packet information in the RAM 53 and then sends a packet transmission request to the management computer communication unit 55. Do. Upon receiving this transmission request, the management computer communication unit 55 reads the packet information stored in the RAM 53, adds the identification information (ID) of the island computer 50 to the information, and then sends it to the management computer 30 via the network LNW. Send.

  Further, the CPU 51 of the island computer 50 adds game state information (a big hit state information, a small hit state information, a probable change state information, an error state information, etc.) indicating the state of a gaming machine 130 to be described later to the packet received from the computer 70. ) Is included, the received game state information is stored in the RAM 53 and periodically (for example, every 1 to 5 seconds), a request for transmission of game state information is sent to the management computer communication unit 55. Do. Upon receiving this transmission request, the management computer communication unit 55 reads the gaming state information stored in the RAM 53, and after adding the identification information (ID) of the island computer 50 to the gaming state information, the management computer via the network LNW. 30.

<Computer>
Next, the stand computer 70 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This stand computer 70 is a computer that receives packets from the subordinate intermediary machine 90 and the call lamp 110, performs predetermined processing on the received packets, and transmits the packets to the island computer 50 via the network LNW.

  The stand computer 70 of this embodiment includes a CPU 71 for controlling the entire computer, a ROM 72 for storing basic I / O programs and various data, a RAM 73 for temporarily storing data, an island computer 50 and a network. An island computer communication unit 75 for performing communication via the LNW, and a game facility communication unit 76 for performing communication with the interstage machine 90 and the call lamp 110 via the network LNW are configured. . Such a stand computer 70 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or personal computer (PC).

  When the gaming equipment communication unit 76 receives a packet from the inter-vehicle machine 90 or the call lamp 110, the CPU 71 of the computer 70 stores the received packet information in the RAM 73 and then sends it to the island computer communication unit 75. Request packet transmission. Upon receiving this transmission request, the island computer communication unit 75 reads the information of the packet stored in the RAM 73, and includes the identification information (ID) of the base computer 70 and the information of the source machine 90 or the gaming machine 130 in the information. After giving the identification information (ID), the information is transmitted to the island computer 50 via the network LNW.

  In addition, the CPU 71 of the stand computer 70 adds game state information (big hit state information, small hit state information, probability change state information, or , Error state information, etc.) are stored, the received game state information is stored in the RAM 73 and periodically (for example, every 1 to 5 seconds) with respect to the island computer communication unit 75 Request to send information. Upon receiving this transmission request, the island computer communication unit 75 reads the gaming state information stored in the RAM 73, and in the information, the identification information (ID) of the base computer 70, the transmission-source machine 90 or the gaming machine 130. After giving the identification information (ID), the information is transmitted to the island computer 50 via the network LNW.

  In this way, the base computer 70 gives the identification information of the transmission machine 90 or the gaming machine 130 and the identification information of the base computer 70 to the packet, and the island computer 50 further provides the island computer. After adding 50 pieces of identification information, the packet is transmitted to the management computer 30. For this reason, the management computer 30 refers to the identification information given to the received packet so that the operation signal included in the packet is from which inter-machine 90 or the gaming machine 130, It is possible to determine which route has been reached.

<Amusement machine>
Next, the gaming machine 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine that is an example of the gaming machine 130, and FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a waveform of an operation signal that the gaming machine 130 can output.

  The gaming machine 130 according to the present embodiment is a gaming device that pays out game media (for example, game balls, game medals) to a player in accordance with a predetermined winning event, and is realized by, for example, a pachinko machine shown in FIG. Is done. In addition, the gaming machine 130 is an external output terminal for transmitting an operating signal indicating the operating status (number of hits, jackpot game, etc.) of the gaming machine 130 to the outside (calling lamp 110 in the present embodiment). (Not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the operation signal (game machine operation signal) that can be transmitted by the gaming machine 130 of the present embodiment is either an on signal (for example, a high level signal) or an off signal (for example, a low level signal). This is realized by a pulse signal consisting of the following signals. The gaming machine 130 generates a pulse signal by either changing the ON signal of the operation signal to an OFF signal or changing the OFF signal to an ON signal, and transmits the generated pulse signal toward the calling lamp 110. . In addition, the specific implementation method of an operation signal is not restricted to this, A part or all of an operation signal may be implement | achieved by a packet (electronic message information) like the interpolator 90 mentioned later, or a pulse The form of the signal may be either a serial signal or a parallel signal.

  A pachinko machine, which is an example of the gaming machine 130, will be described with reference to FIG. 3. The gaming machine (pachinko machine) 130 has a liquid crystal display device 132 disposed substantially at the center of the gaming board surface 131, and a general prize opening around the liquid crystal display device 132. 133, a normal start port 134, a special start port 135, and a variable prize opening 136 are provided.

  In this example, a plurality of general winning ports 133 are arranged on the game board surface 131. When a prize is won in the general prize opening 133 (when a game ball enters the general prize opening 133), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are discharged to the upper plate 137. When the gaming machine 130 discharges the gaming ball to the upper plate 137, the gaming machine 130 outputs an operation signal (a ball signal) indicating that the gaming ball has been paid out from the external output terminal to the calling lamp 110.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), one pulse signal is output every time one game ball is paid out as an outgoing ball signal. This ball signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp that the game ball has been paid out in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information on the ball signal, and the packet including the information on the ball signal. The number of game balls paid out in the gaming machine 130 (number of balls) can be acquired. Note that the game balls paid out from the gaming machine 130 may be called prize balls or safe balls in addition to the balls, and the number of balls played may be called the number of prize balls or the number of safe balls.

  The normal start port 134 is a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a game ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game board surface 131. In this example, one is provided on the left and right sides of the game board surface 131. They are arranged one by one. When the game ball passes through the general figure starting port 134, a general figure variable game is started by a general figure display device (not shown). When the game ball passes through the normal start port 134, the gaming machine 130 outputs an operation signal (start signal) indicating that the game ball has won the general start port 134 to the call lamp 110 as an external output terminal. Output from.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), as a start signal, every time a winning is made to the ordinary start port 134 (every time a game ball passes through the ordinary start port 134), or a special feature described later. Each time a prize is entered in the figure starting port 135 (every time a game ball enters the special figure starting port 135), one pulse signal is output. The start signal is converted into a packet format in the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can recognize that the game ball has won the universal start port 134 (or the special start port 135) in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the start signal.

  The special figure starting port 135 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew), and in this example, only one is provided at the center. This special figure starting port 135 is provided with a wing member that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball. Is stopped and displayed, the blade member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When the special figure starting port 135 is won (when a game ball enters the special figure starting port 135), a predetermined number (for example, four) of the game balls are discharged to the upper plate 137, and a special figure (not shown) is used. The special figure variation game by the figure display device is started.

  When the gaming machine 130 wins the special figure starting port 135, the gaming machine 130 outputs an operation signal (starting signal) indicating that the game ball has won the special figure starting port 135 from the external output terminal to the calling lamp 110. . The contents of the start signal are as described with reference to FIG. In addition, when the gaming machine 130 discharges the game ball to the upper plate 137 by winning the special drawing start port 135, the gaming machine 130 sends an operation signal (departure signal) indicating that the game ball has been paid out to the calling lamp 110. Directly output from the external output terminal. The contents of the output signal are as described with reference to FIG.

  The variable winning opening 136 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in this example, only one variable winning opening 136 is arranged directly below the special figure starting opening 135. This variable winning opening 136 includes a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and it is impossible to enter a ball while the door member is closed, and a special figure display device wins a special figure variation game and the special figure display device wins. Is stopped and displayed, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. The gaming machine 130 calls an operation signal (bonus signal) indicating that a jackpot has occurred in the gaming machine 130 when the special figure display device stops displaying the jackpot symbol (when the jackpot game is won). Output from the external output terminal toward the lamp 110.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), as a big hit signal, the off signal is changed to an on signal when the big hit game is won, and the on signal is changed to an off signal when the big hit game ends. The signal to be output is output. The jackpot signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp the start and end of the jackpot in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information on the jackpot signal, and can determine the number of packets including the information on the jackpot signal. By counting, information on the number of jackpot games in the gaming machine 130 can be acquired.

  Note that the probability of winning a big hit is relatively higher in the jackpot symbol than in the special variation variable game after the big hit game. There is a non-probability big hit symbol that gets lower. The gaming machine 130 stops and displays the probability variation jackpot symbol, and when the gaming state changes from the non-probability variation state to the probability variation state, an operating signal (probability variation signal) indicating that the probability variation jackpot has occurred in the gaming machine 130, Output from the external output terminal toward the calling lamp 110.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (g), as the probability change signal, when the gaming state changes from the non-probability changing state to the probability changing state, the off signal is changed to the on signal, and the gaming state changes from the probability changing state to the non-probability change state. A signal that changes the ON signal to the OFF signal when the state changes is output. The probability variation signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can know the start and end of the probability variation state in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the probability variation signal information.

  In addition, when the special figure display device stops and displays the small hit symbol (when winning the small hit game), the gaming machine 130 operates an operation signal (small bonus) indicating that a small hit has occurred in the gaming machine 130. Signal) is output from the external output terminal toward the calling lamp 110.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (f), as the small hit signal, the off signal is changed to the on signal when the small hit game is won, and the on signal is turned off when the small hit game is finished. The signal to change to is output. The small win signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp the start and end of the small hits in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information on the small win signal, and the number of packets including the information on the small win signal By counting, information on the number of small hit games in the gaming machine 130 can also be acquired.

  In addition, when the special symbol display device stops and displays a symbol (a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, a lost symbol, etc.), the gaming machine 130 operates an operation signal (start signal) indicating that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the gaming machine 130. ) From the external output terminal toward the calling lamp 110.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (d), one pulse signal is output as the start signal every time the special-figure display device stops and displays the symbol. This start signal is converted into a packet format in the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can recognize that the symbol has been stopped and displayed in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the start signal, and can determine the number of packets including the information of the start signal. By counting, information on the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure display device can be acquired.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 130 wins the variable prize opening 136, the gaming machine 130 discharges a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper plate 137. When the gaming machine 130 discharges the gaming ball to the upper plate 137, the gaming machine 130 outputs an operation signal (a ball signal) indicating that the gaming ball has been paid out from the external output terminal to the calling lamp 110. The contents of the output signal are as described with reference to FIG.

  In addition, an out box (not shown) having a hitting ball counter (not shown) capable of counting the number of game balls (number of hitting balls) launched on the game board surface 131 is disposed on the back surface of the gaming machine 130. Has been. The gaming machine 130 externally sends an operation signal (hit ball signal) indicating that the game ball has been launched toward the game board surface 131 to the calling lamp 110 based on information from the hitting counter of the outbox. Output from the output terminal. Note that the game balls launched on the game board surface 131 may be called out balls in addition to the hit balls, and the number of hit balls may be called the number of out balls.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, one pulse is output every time a game ball is launched (every time it is consumed) as a hitting signal. The hitting signal is converted into a packet format by the calling lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the calling lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can recognize that the game ball is launched toward the game board surface 131 in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the ball signal, By counting the number of packets including the above information, it is possible to acquire information on the amount of game balls that have been launched (the number of hit balls).

  In addition, when the gaming machine 130 detects various abnormalities (errors), the gaming machine 130 shifts the gaming state to the error state, and displays an operation signal (error signal) indicating that the gaming state is in the error state as a call lamp 110. Output from the external output terminal.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (h), as an error signal, an off signal is changed to an on signal when an error state occurs, and the error state is released (when a non-error state is entered). ) Outputs a signal for changing the ON signal to the OFF signal. The error signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp the start and end of the error state in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the error signal information.

  Here, the errors that can be detected in the gaming machine 130 include, for example, a magnetic error when detecting abnormal magnetism, a radio wave error when detecting abnormal radio waves, and vibration in order to detect fraud against the gaming machine. Vibration error when detected, illegal winning error such as when a game ball wins the variable winning opening 136 at times other than big hit or small hit, illegal payout error when the number of balls exceeds the specified value, door open Error when the door is opened, glass opening error when the glass is opened, ball clogging error when the game ball is clogged in the winning opening or the starting opening, various sensors (for example, the entrance of the winning opening or starting opening) Sensor error in the case of failure of the installed ball detection sensor), communication error in the event of an abnormality in communication between the control units, and power supply error in the event of an abnormality in the power supply system.

  Note that the operation signal of the gaming machine 130 described in the present embodiment is an example, and the operation signal varies depending on the type and model of the gaming machine. Therefore, for example, based on the operation signal (time signal) indicating that the time is short, or when the outbox is full and cannot be counted by the ball counter, the theory is based on the ball information that the gaming machine has. The operation signal includes an operation signal (winning safe signal) for outputting the above number of balls played (theoretical number of balls), an operation signal (replenishment signal) indicating the number of game media supplemented to the gaming machine 130, etc. May be.

  In addition, the gaming machine 130 according to the present embodiment only needs to have a function of transmitting an operation signal indicating the operation state of the gaming machine 130 to the outside. For example, a pachislot machine ( Slot machines), pachislot machines that use pachinko game balls as game media (so-called pachilot machines), and enclosed game machines that circulate and use game balls enclosed in the game machine 130). . In the case of an enclosed game machine, signals that are the same as or similar to some or all of the various signals output from the pachinko machine are output.

  For example, when a slot machine is adopted as the gaming machine 130, an operation signal indicating that a BB (Big Bonus) game or an RB (Regular Bonus) game has started, an operation signal indicating that an AT (Assist Time) is being performed, An operation signal indicating that the reel is rotating, an operation signal indicating that the start lever has been operated, an operation signal indicating that the stop button (stop button) has been operated, and an operation indicating that a game medal has been inserted A signal, an operation signal indicating that a game medal has been betted, an operation signal indicating that a game medal has been paid out, an operation signal indicating that an internal lottery has been performed, an operation signal indicating that a winning combination has been determined, etc. May be output.

  Also, hopper error when abnormality occurs in the hopper for storing game medals, payout error when the number of payout medals exceeds the specified number, door open error when the door is opened, game medals clogged Medal clogging error, sensor error when various sensors (for example, medal detection sensor installed at medal slot) fail, communication error when communication between control units fails, power supply system error A power error operation signal may be output in the event of a failure.

<Game machine / control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine 130 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit of the gaming machine 130.

  The control unit of the gaming machine 130 is roughly divided into a main control unit 150 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 150. A sub-control unit 170 that controls the game, a pay-out control unit 210 that mainly performs control related to pay-out of game balls in response to a command transmitted by the main control unit 150, a launch control unit 230 that controls the launch of game balls, It is constituted by. The configuration of the control unit is not limited to this example, and the gaming machine 130 may be configured with a smaller number of control units than the present example, or may be configured with a greater number of control units than the present example. May be.

<Game machine / control unit / main control unit>
The main control unit 150 includes a basic circuit (microcomputer) 151 that controls the entire main control unit 150. The basic circuit 151 includes a CPU 152, a ROM 153 for storing control programs and various data, A RAM 154 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 155 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 156 for measuring time and frequency are mounted. Note that the ROM 153 and the RAM 154 may be built in the CPU 152 (the same applies to other CPUs).

  Further, the basic circuit 151 includes a counter circuit 158 that changes a numerical value every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 157 is received, and various sensors 159 (for example, games that pass through each start port, winning port, and variable winning port). A sensor circuit 160 that receives a signal output from a sphere detection sensor for detecting a sphere, etc., and a drive for performing display control of various symbol display devices 161 (for example, a special figure display device or a general-purpose display device). A circuit 162, a drive circuit 164 for performing display control of various status display units 163 (for example, a general map holding lamp, a special map holding lamp, etc.), and various movable members (for example, a blade member of the special chart starting port 135) And a drive circuit 166 for controlling various solenoids 165 for opening and closing a door member of the variable prize opening 136).

  Further, the information output circuit 167 is connected to the basic circuit 151, and as described above, the main control unit 150 sends the operation information of the gaming machine 130 to the call lamp 110 via the external output terminal of the information output circuit 167. And unique information can be output.

  The main control unit 150 is provided with a start signal output circuit 168 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 152 receives the start signal from the start signal output circuit 168. In such a case, game control to be described later is started. The main control unit 150 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 170 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the pay-out control unit 210. The sub-control unit 170 and the pay-out control unit Communication with 210 is possible.

<Game machine / control unit / sub-control unit>
The sub-control unit 170 includes a basic circuit (microcomputer) 171 that mainly controls the sub-control unit 170 based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 150. The basic circuit 171 includes a CPU 172 and a CPU 172. ROM 173 for storing control programs and various effects data; RAM 174 for temporarily storing data; I / O 175 for controlling input / output of various devices; and for measuring time and frequency Counter timer 176 is mounted.

  The basic circuit 171 includes a sound source IC 178 for controlling the speaker 177, a drive circuit 179 for controlling the various lamps 184, a sensor circuit 181 for receiving detection signals from the various sensors 180, an effect display, and the like. A liquid crystal display device 182 for performing the above is connected.

<Game machine / control unit / payout control unit, launch control unit>
The payout control unit 210 controls a payout motor 211 that drives a payout device (not shown) based on a command or the like received from the main control unit 150 and a game based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 212. It detects whether or not the dispensing of the ball has been completed. The launch control unit 230 controls the launch motor 232 based on a control signal output from the payout control unit 210 and a control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount of operation of the ball launch handle 231 by the player.

<Call lamp>
As shown in FIG. 3, a calling lamp 110 is provided on the upper part of the gaming machine 130. The calling lamp 110 is a device that includes a display (for example, a liquid crystal display device) that performs a predetermined display (for example, blinking display) in response to a predetermined winning event (for example, a big hit game). Also, it has a function of transmitting the operation signal transmitted from the gaming machine 130 to the base computer 70. In addition, the calling lamp is provided with a speaker (not shown) so that a player (customer) can call a store clerk or the like of the game store.

  Specifically, when the call lamp 110 receives an operation signal from the gaming machine 130 (in this embodiment, when a rising edge of the operation signal is detected), a packet (electronic message information) corresponding to the operation signal. Is generated. Further, identification information (unit number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 that is the transmission source of the operation signal is added to the received packet, and then transmitted to the computer 70.

  In the present embodiment, the machine number and the operation signal are transmitted by a single packet. For example, when the “hitting ball signal” is received from the gaming machine 130 with the machine number “100”, the calling lamp 110 A single packet including information of “number = 100, operation signal = ball signal” is generated and transmitted to the computer 70. The specific method of realizing the unit number and the operation signal is not limited to this. For example, the unit number and the operation signal may be transmitted in separate packets, or the unit number and the operation signal are transmitted in the form of a pulse signal. May be.

  In addition, when the call lamp 110 detects that the big signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when the rising edge of the big signal is detected), the gaming state is the big hit state In order to set the gaming state information (hit state information) indicating that the game state is ON, generate a packet including this gaming state information (hit state information), and identify the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the bonus signal Is added to the computer 70 and transmitted to the computer 70.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the jackpot signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from an on signal to an off signal (when a falling edge of the jackpot signal is detected), game state information (jackpot status information) is displayed. Set to off, generate a packet including this gaming state information (hit state information), add identification information (unit number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the jackpot signal, 70.

  In addition, when the call lamp 110 detects that the small win signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when the rising edge of the small win signal is detected), the gaming state is small hit. The gaming state information (small hit state information) indicating the state is set to ON, a packet including the gaming state information (small hit state information) is generated, and the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the small hit signal is Identification information (unit number) for identification is added and transmitted to the computer 70.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the small win signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from an on signal to an off signal (when a falling edge of the small win signal is detected), gaming state information (small hit state information) Is set to OFF, and a packet including this gaming state information (small hit state information) is generated, and identification information (unit number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the hitting signal is added, To the computer 70.

  Further, when the call lamp 110 detects that the probability variation signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when the rising edge of the probability variation signal is detected), the gaming state is the probability variation state. Identification information for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the probability variation signal and generates a packet including the gaming state information (probability variation state information). (Station number) is added and transmitted to the computer 70.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the probability variation signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the on signal to the off signal (when the falling edge of the probability variation signal is detected), the gaming state information (probability variation state information) is turned off. A packet including this game state information (probability change state information) is generated, and identification information (unit number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the probability change signal is added to the base computer 70. To do.

  In addition, when the call lamp 110 detects that the error signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when the rising edge of the error signal is detected), the gaming state is an error state. Identification information for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the error signal and generates a packet including the gaming state information (error state information). (Station number) is added and transmitted to the computer 70.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the error signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the on signal to the off signal (when the falling edge of the error signal is detected), the gaming state information (error state information) is turned off. Set and generate a packet including this gaming state information (error state information), add identification information (unit number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 that transmitted the error signal, and transmit to the computer 70 To do.

  In the present embodiment, the call lamp 110 has a function of transmitting the operation signal received from the gaming machine 130 to the stand computer 70, but the function may be provided to a device other than the call lamp 110. Alternatively, the operation signal may be directly transmitted from the gaming machine 130 to the stand computer 70, and the stand computer 70 may perform a process of converting the operation signal into a packet.

  In addition to the gaming machine 130, the call lamp 110 may be configured to be able to transmit an operation signal. For example, when a call button is provided near the call lamp 110 and the call button is pressed down, The call lamp 110 may be configured to transmit an operation signal (call signal) indicating whether or not the call button is pressed. Further, in this example, an example in which the call lamps 110 are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the gaming machines 130 is shown, but the correspondence relationship between the number of the calling lamps 110 and the gaming machines 130 is not limited thereto.

<Between machines>
Next, the interstage machine 90 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Fig.6 (a) is a schematic front view of a common pedestrian.

  The inter-machine 90 is a ball lending machine (sand) that lends game balls in response to the insertion of cash or a membership card. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, each gaming machine is adjacent to each gaming machine 130. One unit is installed for every 130 units. In addition, the related apparatus installed corresponding to each gaming machine 130 is not limited to the inter-machine 90, and for example, a card reader, a ball lending machine, a medal lending machine, a prize ball meter (award ball counting) And the like).

  Moreover, although the example which provides the game machine 130 on the one-to-one correspondence with the machine 90 was shown, the correspondence of the number of the machine between the machine 90 and the game machine 130 is not limited to this. That is, the inter-game machine 90 is not limited to the “CR unit” that requires one for each gaming machine 130 as in this example, but one for the two gaming machines 130. The “Nikoichi CR unit” that can be operated with a single machine, and an inter-vehicle machine that can operate with one or more of three or more gaming machines 130 are also included. In addition, a table machine having a monitor such as a liquid crystal display device is also included.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the inter-bed machine 90 includes a bill insertion slot 91, an IC coin insertion slot 92, an IC coin discharge slot 93, a member card insertion slot 94, a lamp 95, and the like. . In addition, the intermediary machine 90 is a communication device for transmitting an operation signal (related apparatus operation signal) indicating the operation status (the number of sales balls, presence / absence of IC coins, etc.) to the management computer 30. (Not shown).

  The bill insertion slot 91 is an insertion slot into which a player inserts cash in order to receive rental of game balls. When cash is inserted into the bill insertion slot 91, the inter-machine 90 outputs a packet including information on an operation signal (payment signal) indicating that cash has been deposited from a communication device (not shown). The packet including the information of the deposit signal is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp that the cash is deposited in the inter-machine 90 by receiving the packet including the information of the deposit signal.

  The IC coin insertion port 92 and the IC coin discharge port 93 are openings for inserting and discharging IC coins. Here, the IC coin is a coin-type housing in which a storage medium is built in, and is used for making the number of game media stored as data and facilitating carrying by a player.

  When the player receives a ball lending with cash or IC coins, the inter-machine 90 indicates that the player has received a ball lending in a deposit state from a communication device (not shown), that is, sales have increased. A packet including information on an operation signal (sales signal) is output. In the present embodiment, every time the inter-vehicle machine 90 lends one game ball, it outputs one packet including sales signal information.

  The packet including the sales signal is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can recognize that the game ball has been lent out in the inter-machine 90 by receiving the packet including the sales signal, and count the number of packets including the sales signal. Thus, it is also possible to acquire information on the amount of rented game balls (number of sales balls). Note that the sales balls may be referred to as lent balls, and the number of sales balls may be referred to as the number of lent balls (including stored balls (withdrawals); the same applies hereinafter).

  In the present embodiment, an example in which an operation signal output from the intermediary machine 90 is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the intermediary computer 70 and the island computer 50 has been described. May be transmitted to the management computer 30 without going through the base computer 70 and the island computer 50, and the same applies to the operation signal output from the gaming machine 130. Moreover, although the example which transmits the packet containing a sales signal when a player receives a ball lending with cash or IC coin was shown, the medium (for example, credit card, A packet including a sales signal may be output when the player receives a ball loan by electronic money.

  The membership card insertion slot 94 is an insertion slot that accepts insertion of a membership card (card-type recording medium) distributed in advance to members of the amusement store. In the present embodiment, card identification information is recorded on each member card, and when a player's member card is inserted into the member card insertion port 94 of the inter-machine 90, an internal communication from the member card insertion port 94 is established. The card reader (not shown) provided in the card is configured to read the card identification information of the member card.

  When the member card is inserted into the member card insertion slot 94, the table machine 90 includes information on an operation signal (member card insertion signal) indicating that the member card has been inserted from a communication device (not shown) and the table machine. A packet including identification information is output. The packet including the information of the membership card insertion signal is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can identify the platform 90 by receiving the packet including the membership card insertion signal, and the membership card is inserted into the membership card insertion port 94 in the platform 90. I can understand that.

  Further, when the card reader reads member card identification information (for example, a member number) for identifying the member card, the card machine 90 receives the member card identification information and the machine ID from a communication device (not shown). The packet including the information and the information of the “premium exchange information acquisition request” for acquiring the premium exchange information is output. A packet including these pieces of information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50.

  Therefore, the management computer 30 can identify the pedestal machine 90 by receiving the membership card identification information and the machine identification information, and can grasp the membership card identification information such as the membership number. In addition, the management computer 30 receives a packet including the information of “premium exchange information acquisition request”, thereby executing a premium exchange information acquisition process to be described later, and stores the premium exchange information stored in association with the member card identification information. (Such as the cumulative number of prize exchanges and the presence / absence of pre-registered prizes).

  In addition, when the storage ball 90 is paid out based on the storage ball information (the number of storage balls) associated with the membership card, the pedestal machine 90 receives an operation signal indicating that the storage ball has been paid out from a communication device (not shown). A packet including information on the payout signal) and inter-vehicle machine identification information is output. The packet including the information of the storage ball payout signal is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the table computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can identify the intermediary machine 90 by receiving the packet including the information of the accumulated coin payout signal, and the accumulated coins based on the accumulated ball information associated with the membership card in the intermediary machine 90. Can be grasped, and information on the number of stored balls can be obtained by counting the number of packets including information on the stored ball payout signal.

  In addition, when the membership card is ejected from the membership card insertion port 94, the inter-machine 90 is operated signal information (member card ejection signal information) indicating that the membership card has been ejected from a communication device (not shown). A packet including inter-vehicle machine identification information is output. The packet including the membership card discharge signal information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can identify the intermediary machine 90 by receiving the packet including the membership card ejection signal information, and the membership card is ejected from the membership card insertion port 94 in the intermediary machine 90. Can be understood.

  Further, the inter-vehicle machine 90 can store in advance a premium code (pre-registered free gift code) of a premium that the member desires to exchange in association with the membership card identification information. When the registration operation of the pre-registered giveaway code is performed, the inter-vehicle machine 90 uses a communication device (not shown) to register a pre-registered giveaway code and the pre-registered giveaway code in advance. A packet containing the information of is output. The packet including the information of “previous prize registration request” is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can acquire a free gift code (pre-registered free gift code) of a free material that the member desires to exchange by receiving a packet including the information of “pre-free gift registration request”.

  In addition, when the payout of the prize (operation associated with the exchange of the prize) is performed using the counter machine 90, the stand machine 90 receives the stand machine identification information, the prize code, A packet including the number of free gifts and information of a “free gift exchange information recording request” for recording free gift exchange information is output. A packet including these pieces of information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50.

  Therefore, the management computer 30 can identify the inter-vehicle machine 90 by receiving the inter-vehicle machine identification information, and also includes a packet including information about the free gift code, the number of free gifts, and the “free gift exchange information recording request”. , The premium exchange information recording process to be described later can be executed, and the premium exchange information (accumulated number of premium exchanges, presence / absence of pre-registered premium, etc.) can be stored in association with the member card identification information.

  The lamp 95 is for displaying the state of the corresponding gaming machine 130 and the inter-vehicle machine 90. In the present embodiment, when the member card is not ejected from the inter-vehicle machine 90, it functions as a notification means for displaying a predetermined color (for example, red) and notifying the user that the member card has been forgotten to be removed.

  In addition, the operation signal of the intermediary machine 90 demonstrated in this embodiment is an example, and an operation signal changes with kinds of intermediary machine. Therefore, an error signal indicating that an abnormality (error) has occurred may be included in the operation signal depending on the model of the inter-vehicle machine.

  Here, as an abnormality (error) that can be detected in the inter-machine 90, for example, a card identification error when an abnormality is detected in the card identification information of the membership card, a vibration error when vibration is detected, and the door is opened. Error when the door is opened, banknote jam error when banknotes are jammed in the bill insertion slot 91, IC coin jamming error when IC coins are jammed in the IC coin insertion slot 92, member card is jammed in the member card insertion slot 94 Card clogging error, various sensor (for example, insertion detection sensor disposed in the bill insertion slot 91, IC coin insertion slot 92, member card insertion slot 94), sensor error, This includes a communication error when a communication error occurs, a power error when a power supply system error occurs, and the like.

<Between machine / Main configuration>
Next, the main configuration of the interpolator 90 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6B is a block diagram showing an example of the main configuration of the inter-vehicle machine 90.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the inter-machine 90 includes an input unit 96, a display unit 97, a control unit 98, a communication unit 99, and a storage unit 100. The input means 96 is, for example, an insertion detection sensor, a numeric keypad, a keyboard, or a touch panel disposed in the above-described bill insertion slot 91, IC coin insertion slot 92, and membership card insertion slot 94, and is input by a user such as a player. It accepts operations. The display unit 97 is, for example, the lamp 95, the liquid crystal display, or the organic EL display described above, and displays a command input from the input unit 96, a response output in response thereto, and the like.

  The control means 98 is, for example, a CPU, and controls the entire machine 90. The communication means 99 controls communication with an external device, and in this example, communicates with the computer 70. The storage unit 100 stores application programs, OS, control programs, related programs, and the like, and can be realized by, for example, a hard disk (HDD).

<Terminal device>
Next, the terminal device 140 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 7A is a front view showing an example of the terminal device 140, and FIG. 7B is a block diagram showing an example of the main configuration of the terminal device 140.

  The terminal device 140 includes a portable or stationary information processing device or the like used by a game shop clerk for business, and can be realized by, for example, a remote control, a handy terminal, a PDA (= Personal Digital Assistant), a smartphone, or the like. it can. The terminal device 140 is an information processing device that is mainly used by a shop clerk at an amusement store for business purposes. However, the terminal device 140 may be temporarily used by a player. It is not limited.

  As illustrated in FIG. 7B, the terminal device 140 includes an input unit 141, a display unit 142, a control unit 143, a communication unit 144, and a storage unit 146. The input means 141 is, for example, a numeric keypad, a keyboard, and a touch panel, and accepts an input operation by a user such as a game shop clerk. The display unit 142 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, and displays a command input from the input unit 141, a response output in response thereto, and the like.

  The control means 143 is a CPU, for example, and controls the entire terminal device 140. The communication unit 144 controls communication with an external device. The communication unit 144 converts various types of information into radio waves and the like and sends them to the outside, and receives radio waves and the like related to various types of information from the management computer 30. The storage unit 146 stores an application program, an OS, a control program, a related program, and the like, and can be realized by a hard disk (HDD), a semiconductor memory, or the like, for example.

  The terminal device 140 includes a card reader capable of reading a member card as one of the input means 141. When the card reader reads membership card identification information (for example, a membership number) for identifying a membership card, the terminal device 140 receives membership card identification information, terminal device identification information, and gift exchange from the communication means 144. A packet including the information of “Premium exchange information acquisition request” for acquiring information is output. A packet including these pieces of information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the network WNW.

  Therefore, the management computer 30 can identify the terminal device 140 by receiving the membership card identification information and the terminal device identification information, and can grasp the membership card identification information such as the membership number. In addition, the management computer 30 receives a packet including the information of “premium exchange information acquisition request”, thereby executing a premium exchange information acquisition process to be described later, and stores the premium exchange information stored in association with the member card identification information. (Such as the cumulative number of prize exchanges and the presence / absence of pre-registered prizes).

  In addition, the terminal device 140, when a stored ball based on the stored ball information (the number of stored balls) associated with the membership card is paid out, an operation signal (a stored ball payout signal) indicating that the stored ball has been paid out from the communication unit 144. ) And terminal device identification information are output. The packet including the information of the storage ball payout signal is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the network WNW. Therefore, the management computer 30 can identify the terminal device 140 by receiving the packet including the information of the stored ball payout signal, and the stored ball based on the stored ball information associated with the membership card in the terminal device 140 is paid out. The number of stored balls can be acquired by counting the number of packets including information on the stored ball payout signal.

  Further, the terminal device 140 can store in advance a premium code (pre-registered free gift code) of a premium that the member desires to exchange in association with the membership card identification information. When the pre-registered giveaway code registration operation is performed, the terminal device 140 receives, from the communication unit 144, the pre-registered giveaway code and “previous giveaway registration request” information for registering the pre-registered giveaway code in advance. Output a packet containing. The packet including the information of this “previous premium registration request” is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the network WNW. Therefore, the management computer 30 can acquire a free gift code (pre-registered free gift code) of a free material that the member desires to exchange by receiving a packet including the information of “pre-free gift registration request”.

  In addition, when the terminal device 140 uses the terminal device 140 to pay out a prize (operation associated with the exchange of the prize), the terminal device 140 receives the terminal device identification information, the prize code, the number of prizes, and the like from the communication unit 144. And a packet including information of “Premium exchange information recording request” for recording the premium exchange information. A packet including these pieces of information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the network WNW.

  Accordingly, the management computer 30 can identify the terminal device 140 by receiving the terminal device identification information, and also receive a packet including information on the premium code, the number of premiums, and the “free gift exchange information recording request” information. As a result, a free gift exchange information recording process, which will be described later, is executed, and free gift exchange information (such as the number of free gift exchanges and the presence / absence of pre-registered free gifts) can be stored in association with member card identification information.

<Game device management information>
Next, game device management information stored in the RAM 33 or the storage device 36 of the management computer 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

  Here, the gaming device management information refers to gaming devices under the management of the management computer 30 (in this embodiment, the island computer 50, the computer 70, the inter-machine 90, the calling lamp 110, and the gaming machine 130). Information used for management. In the present embodiment, as game device management information, the machine number management table shown in FIG. 8A, the cumulative operation information table shown in FIG. 8B, the game state-specific operation information table shown in FIG. 8C, An operation history information table shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is provided. Hereinafter, each table will be described in detail.

<Game Device Management Information / Unit Number Management Table>
FIG. 8A shows an example of a table number management table in which a table number and a gaming device are stored in association with each other. In the machine number management table, game machine identification information for identifying the gaming machine 130 in association with the machine number and a machine for identifying the machine 90 provided corresponding to the game machine 130 are displayed. Inter-machine identification information is stored.

  The management computer 30 refers to this machine number management table, for example, the machine number 130 to which the machine number identification information A001 is assigned to the machine number 100 and the machine number to which the machine identification information U001 is given. The sales signal output by the machine 90 having the machine 90 installed and the machine machine identification information U003 is given for the gaming machine 130 having the machine number 102 to which the machine machine identification information A003 is given. It is possible to recognize that it is sales. In this example, the serial number is a positive positive integer starting from 100, but is not limited to this.

<Game device management information / cumulative operation information>
FIG. 8B is an example of a cumulative operation information table for recording operation information of gaming devices within a predetermined period. This cumulative operation information is associated with the machine number, and from the opening of the amusement store, the cumulative number of balls, cumulative number of hits, cumulative sales, cumulative replays, cumulative startups, cumulative bonuses, The cumulative number of allowances, the cumulative start number, and the operating status are stored.

  Here, the accumulated number of balls is information for managing the number of game balls paid out in the gaming machine 130 (number of balls), and each gaming machine 130 in the packet processing of the management computer main process described later. Addition processing is performed based on the ball signal transmitted from. The cumulative number of hit balls is information for managing the number of game balls (number of hit balls) launched on the game board surface 131 in each gaming machine 130. In the packet processing of the management computer main process described later, each gaming machine Addition processing is performed based on the ball signal transmitted from 130.

  The cumulative number of sales balls is information for managing the number of game balls lent (number of sales balls) lent out in the inter-machine 90, and is transmitted from each inter-machine 90 in the packet processing of the management computer main process described later. Addition processing is performed based on the sales signal. The cumulative replay number is information for managing the number of game media (replay number) paid back to the player by replay, and is transmitted from each inter-vehicle machine 90 in the packet processing of the management computer main process described later. Addition processing is performed based on the replay signal to be played.

  The cumulative start number is information for managing the number of wins of the general figure start port 134 or the special figure start port 135 in the gaming machine 130, and is transmitted from each gaming machine 130 in the packet processing of the management computer main process described later. Addition processing is performed based on the starting signal. The cumulative jackpot number is a counter for managing the number of jackpot games in the gaming machine 130. In the packet processing of the management computer main process described later, an addition process is performed based on the jackpot signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130. I do.

  The cumulative number of small wins is information for managing the number of small hit games in the gaming machine 130, and is added based on the small winning signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 in the packet processing of the management computer main process described later. Process. The accumulated start number is information for managing the number of times that the special symbol display device stops and displays the symbol in the gaming machine 130, and a start signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 in the packet processing of the management computer main process described later. Addition processing is performed based on

  The operating status is information for managing whether the gaming machine 130 is in an operating state in which a game is being played by the player or in a non-operating state in which no game is being played by the player. In the packet processing, when the gaming machine 130 is determined to be in an operating state based on various signals transmitted from each gaming machine 130, a numerical value 1 is set, and the gaming machine 130 is in a non-operating state. If it is determined, the numerical value 0 is set.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8B, the gaming machine 130 to which the machine number 100 is assigned has 52270 accumulated balls, 36690 accumulated balls at a certain time, and 12,500 accumulated balls sold. The cumulative number of replays is 3000, the cumulative number of starts is 910 times, the cumulative big number is 37 times, the cumulative small number is 14 times, the cumulative start number (symbol variation number) is 870 times, and the gaming machine 130 is in operation. It represents that.

<Game device management information / operation information by game state>
FIG. 8C is an example of an operation information table by game state for storing operation information by game state of the gaming device within a predetermined period. In this operation information by gaming state, the number of balls that have been issued, the number of balls that have been hit, the number of balls that have been sold, and the number of cumulative replays since the opening of the game store, , The number of balls by state, the number of hit balls by state, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state.

  Here, in this example, the state of the gaming machine 130 is classified into four states: a normal state, a big hit state, a probability change state, and a probability change big hit state. In the packet processing of the management computer main process, which will be described later, the management computer 30 determines that the normal state is transmitted when the big signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is an off signal and the probability variation signal is an off signal. The number of balls by state, the number of hit balls by state, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state are updated. In addition, when the big hit signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is an on signal and the probability variation signal is an off signal, it is determined that a big hit state (big hit) is made, and the number of balls by state and hit by state in the big hit state are determined. The number of balls, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state are updated.

  In addition, when the jackpot signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is an off signal and the probability variation signal is an on signal, it is determined that the probability variation state (probability variation), and the number of balls in each state and the number of hits according to the state The number of balls, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state are updated. In addition, when the jackpot signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is an ON signal and the probability variation signal is an ON signal, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot state (probability variation jackpot), and the number of balls in each state and the state in the probability variation jackpot state The number of hitting balls, the number of sales balls by state, and the number of replays by state are updated.

  This operation information table by game state is used in a process of transmitting special prize history information to the terminal device 140 in a special prize history process (step S203) of the management computer 30 described later.

<Various management information / operation history information>
FIGS. 9A and 9B are examples of an operation history information table for recording a history of operation information of a gaming device every predetermined time. This operation history information is associated with the machine number and time zone information at regular intervals, and the cumulative number of balls, cumulative hits, cumulative sales, cumulative replays, cumulative, at regular intervals. A history of the number of start times, the cumulative number of bonuses, the cumulative number of bonuses, and the cumulative start number is stored.

  Specifically, in the operation history information shown in FIG. 9 (a), time is divided every hour, and the accumulated number of balls played, the number of balls hit, the number of balls sold, the cumulative replay of each gaming machine 130 The history of the number, the cumulative start number, the cumulative big number, the cumulative small number, and the cumulative start number are stored. For example, in the operation information corresponding to the game time 10: 00-11: 00: 00, the accumulated number of balls played by the gaming machine 130 in the time zone from “10:00 to 11:00” is 9290 and the accumulated number of hits is 4050, 3500 cumulative sales balls, 0 cumulative replays, 31 cumulative startups, 3 cumulative bonuses, 2 cumulative bonuses, and 26 cumulative starts It represents that.

  In addition, in the operation history information shown in FIG. 9B, the time is divided every 5 minutes, and the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated sales balls, the number of replays, and the accumulation of each gaming machine 130 A history of the number of start times, the cumulative number of bonuses, the cumulative number of bonuses, and the cumulative start number is stored. For example, in the operation information corresponding to the game time 10: 05-10: 10, the cumulative number of balls played by the gaming machine 130 in the time zone “10: 05-10: 10” is 270, and the cumulative number of hit balls is 330, 375 cumulative sales balls, 0 cumulative replays, 5 cumulative startups, 0 cumulative bonuses, 0 cumulative bonuses, 5 cumulative starts It represents that.

  In this example, the operation history information of each gaming machine 100 is stored by dividing the time every hour and every five minutes. However, the time division is changed according to the use and purpose of each game store. Or may be configured to further store the operation history information divided by other time (for example, 2 hours or 1 day).

<Member information table>
Next, member information stored in the RAM 33 and the storage device 36 of the management computer 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A is an example of a member information table for storing member information.

  The member information table is associated with the member number (member card identification information) given to each member to identify the member, and the name, gender, age, date of birth, member attribute, number of stored balls (stored ball information) The number of points, pre-registered prize code, etc. are stored.

  As described above, in the prize management system 10 of the present embodiment, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, and the terminal device 140 read the membership card identification information (membership number) from the membership card, and the membership card identification information and the prize. A packet including information of a “prize exchange information acquisition request” for acquiring exchange information is transmitted to the management computer 30.

<Premium information>
Next, premium information stored in the RAM 33 and the storage device 36 of the management computer 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Premium Information / Premium Information Table>
FIG. 10B is an example of a prize information table for storing information related to prizes (prize information).

  In this prize information table, bar code information corresponding to a prize code, a character string representing a prize name, and exchange of prizes are associated with a prize code (prize identification information) assigned to each prize to identify the prize. The amount of game media (pachinko balls in this example) required for the game (necessary number of balls), information on the exchangeable deadline when the deadline for exchanging premiums is limited, and the like are stored.

<Premium Information / Premium Exchange Information Table>
FIG. 10C is an example of a free gift exchange information table for storing information related to free gift exchange (free gift exchange information).

  This prize exchange information table is associated with the above-mentioned member card identification information (membership number) and indicates the cumulative number of prize exchanges that the member has performed within a predetermined period (for example, within the past six months). The prize code of the prize exchanged, the number of the prizes, etc. are stored.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5C, it is indicated that a member having a membership number of 0003 has exchanged a prize of the prize code 9002 only once within a predetermined period (for example, within the past six months). Show. In addition, a member who has a membership number of 0009 has exchanged a free gift of the free gift code 0010 8 times and a free gift of the free gift code 0101 twice within a predetermined period (for example, within the past 6 months). Show.

  The member number 9999 is a non-member number assigned to a non-member. In this example, the non-member has exchanged a total of 350 prizes within a predetermined period (for example, within the past six months). This indicates that the prize with the prize code 0001 is exchanged 47 times and the prize with the prize code 0002 is exchanged 85 times.

<Premium information / Premium exchange ranking information table for members>
FIG. 10D is an example of a member gift exchange ranking information table for storing information related to a member gift exchange ranking.

  In this member prize exchange ranking information table, in association with the combination of age and gender, the prize code of the prize, the number of the prize, etc. are stored in descending order of exchange number (in order of popularity). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4D, the prize code of the most popular prize for men in their 20s is 0002, and the number exchanged as a prize within a predetermined period (for example, within the past six months) is The prize code of the prize that is the second most popular among women in their 30s is 0011, and the number exchanged as a prize within a predetermined period (for example, within the past six months) is 12 It is shown that.

<Premium information / Non-member premium exchange ranking information table>
FIG. 10E is an example of a non-member premium exchange ranking information table for storing information related to a non-member premium exchange ranking.

  In this non-member prize exchange ranking information table, prize codes of prizes, the number of prizes, and the like are stored in the order of the number of exchanges (in order of popularity). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5E, the premium code of the most popular prize for non-members is 0002, and the number exchanged as a prize within a predetermined period (for example, within the past six months) is 85. In other words, the prize code of the second most popular prize is 0001, and the number exchanged as a prize within a predetermined period (for example, within the past six months) is 47.

<Main processing of the management computer>
Next, a main process (management computer main process) executed by the CPU 31 of the management computer 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the management computer main process.

  The management computer main process is a part of a process executed by a program (application) stored in a storage unit (for example, the storage device 36) of the management computer 30. The CPU 31 of the management computer 30 starts execution from the initial setting process in step S101, for example, when an instruction to execute the program is given by an operation on the input device 37 (for example, a click operation on the mouse).

  In the initial setting process in step S101, for example, a process for initializing a part of the storage area of the RAM 33 to 0, a process for setting an initial value for a part of the storage area of the RAM 33, a display device 38 (for example, a liquid crystal display) ) To display an initial screen, or to perform initial setting of the communication unit 39 (for example, a wireless communication module) to permit communication with the POS terminal 40 or the island computer 50.

  In step S102, packet processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this packet processing, processing corresponding to various packets received from the POS terminal 40, the island computer 50, the terminal device 140, and the like is performed.

  In step S103, premium exchange information recording processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this prize exchange information recording process, prize exchange is performed based on a member number, a prize code, a number, etc. acquired from a prize exchange apparatus (POS terminal 40, inter-vehicle machine 90, terminal apparatus 140, etc.). A process of updating the prize code, the number, etc. of the information table is performed. In step S103, prior premium registration processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this prior prize registration process, a prize exchange information table is created based on a member number, a prize code, etc. acquired from a prize exchange apparatus (POS terminal 40, inter-vehicle machine 90, terminal apparatus 140, etc.). Processing to update the pre-registered giveaway code and the like is performed.

  In step S105, a gift exchange information acquisition process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the prize exchange information acquisition process, the prize information stored in the prize information table is obtained based on a request from a prize exchange apparatus (POS terminal 40, inter-vehicle machine 90, terminal apparatus 140, etc.). Process to send. In step S106, game information matching processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this game information collation process, a process of collating game information and premium information is performed.

  In step S107, after performing other processing such as communication processing with the terminal device 140 and gaming device, the process returns to the packet processing in step S102. Thereafter, the CPU 31 of the management computer 30 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S102 to S107 unless there is an instruction to end the execution of the program by an operation on the input device 37 (for example, a mouse click operation).

<Terminal device main processing>
Next, a main process (terminal apparatus main process) executed by the control unit 143 of the terminal apparatus 140 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of terminal device main processing.

  This terminal device main processing is a part of processing executed by a program (application) stored in the storage unit 146 of the terminal device 140. The control unit 143 of the terminal device 140 starts execution from the initial setting process in step S201, for example, when an instruction to execute the program is given by an operation on the input unit 141 (for example, a click operation on the touch panel).

  In the initial setting process in step S201, for example, a process of initializing a part of the storage area of the storage unit 146 to 0, a process of setting an initial value in a part of the storage area of the storage unit 146, a display unit 142 ( For example, a process of displaying an initial screen (for example, the menu screen shown in FIG. 7A) on the liquid crystal display or an initial setting of the communication unit 144 (for example, a wireless communication module) is executed to communicate with the management computer 30. Perform processing to permit communication.

  In step S202, a gift exchange information acquisition process is performed. In this free gift exchange information acquisition process, when the membership card identification information (member number) is read from the membership card by the card reader, the “free gift” for acquiring the membership card identification information, the terminal device identification information, and the free gift exchange information. A process of transmitting a packet including the information of “exchange information acquisition request” to the management computer 30 is performed.

  In step 203, as one of the other processes, when the payout of the prize (operation accompanying the exchange of the prize) is performed using the terminal apparatus 140, the terminal apparatus identification information, the prize code, the number of prizes, , A pre-registered prize when a process including sending a packet including information of a “premium exchange information recording request” for recording the prize exchange information to the management computer 30 or a registration operation of a pre-registered prize code is performed. For example, a process of transmitting a packet including information on a code and a “preliminary gift registration request” for registering the preregistered premium code in advance to the management computer 30 is performed.

  In step S203, after performing other processing such as communication processing with the management computer 30, the process returns to the free gift exchange information acquisition processing in step S202. Thereafter, the control unit 143 of the terminal device 140 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S202 to S203 unless there is an instruction to end the execution of the program by an operation on the input unit 141 (for example, a click operation on the touch panel).

<Main game machine processing>
Next, a main process (game machine main process) executed by the CPU 152 of the main control unit 150 of the gaming machine 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the gaming machine main process.

  This gaming machine main process is a part of a process executed by a program (application) stored in the ROM 153 of the main control unit 150 of the gaming machine 130. For example, when the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 168, the CPU 152 of the main control unit 150 starts execution from the initial setting process in step S301.

  In the initial setting process in step S301, for example, a process for initializing a part of the storage area of the RAM 154 to 0, a process for setting an initial value for a part of the storage area of the RAM 154, and an initial setting of the information output circuit 167 are performed. The processing is executed to permit the output of the operation signal to the management computer 30.

  In step S302, operation signal output processing is performed. In this operation signal output process, various processes for outputting the above-described operation signal (game machine operation signal) to the management computer 30 are performed. In step S303, after performing game control, communication processing with the calling lamp 110, and the like, the process returns to the operation signal output processing in step S302. Thereafter, the CPU 152 of the main control unit 150 repeatedly executes the processes of Steps S302 to S303.

<Main machine for main machine>
Next, the main process (intermediate machine main process) executed by the control means 98 of the intermediary machine 90 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the main machine main process.

  This main machine main process is a part of a process executed by a program (application) stored in the storage unit 100 of the intermediate machine 90. For example, when power is supplied from the outside, the control unit 98 of the inter-vehicle machine 90 starts execution from the initial setting process in step S401.

  In the initial setting process in step S401, for example, a process for initializing a part of the storage area of the storage unit 100 to 0, a process for setting an initial value in a part of the storage area of the storage unit 100, or the management computer 30 Perform processing that permits the output of the operation signal.

  In step S402, an operation signal output process is performed. In this operation signal output process, various processes for outputting the above-described operation signal (related device operation signal) to the management computer 30 are performed. In step S403, a premium exchange information acquisition process is performed as one of the other processes. In this gift exchange information acquisition process, when a membership card is inserted into the membership card insertion slot 94 of the inter-machine 90, the membership card identification information (member number) is read from the membership card, and the membership card identification information For example, processing for transmitting a packet including the machine identification information and information of a “prize exchange information acquisition request” for acquiring premium exchange information to the management computer 30 is performed.

  In Step S403, as one of the other processes, when the payout of the premium (operation associated with the exchange of the free gift) is performed using the stand machine 90, the stand machine identification information, the prize code, When processing for transmitting a packet including the number of free gifts and a “free gift exchange information recording request” information for recording free gift exchange information to the management computer 30 or when a pre-registered free gift code is registered. Then, a process including transmitting a packet including a pre-registered free gift code and information of a “pre-free gift registration request” for pre-registering the pre-registered free gift code to the management computer 30 is performed.

  In step S403, the control of the inter-machine 90 and the communication process with the computer 70 are performed, and then the operation signal output process returns to step S402. Thereafter, the control unit 98 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S402 to S403.

<Management computer main processing / packet processing>
Next, packet processing (step S102) in the above-described management computer main processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of packet processing.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the communication unit 39 has received a packet from the POS terminal 40, the island computer 50, the terminal device 140, and the like. Advances to the next Step S502.

  In step S502, it is determined whether or not the information included in the packet is a “premium exchange information recording request”. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S503, and if not, the process proceeds to step S505. As described above, in this example, when a prize is dispensed by the prize dispenser 44 connected to the POS terminal 40 (operation accompanying the exchange of the prize), a prize is dispensed by the intermediary machine 90 (to exchange prizes). When the terminal device 140 performs a payout of a prize (an operation associated with a prize exchange), a packet including a “gift exchange information recording request” is received when one of the cases is met. It is sent to the management computer 30.

  When a packet including information of “Premium exchange information recording request” is received, in Step S503, a premium exchange information recording flag is set to ON in order to start a premium exchange information recording process (see FIG. 15) described later. In step S504, the member number, premium code, and number information included in the packet are acquired and stored in the RAM 33.

  In step S505, it is determined whether or not the information included in the packet is a “prior gift registration request”. If yes, the process proceeds to step S506, and if not, the process proceeds to step S508. As described above, in this example, when a pre-registered giveaway code registration operation (premium registration operation) is performed in the POS terminal 40, a pre-registered giveaway code registration operation (premium registration operation) is performed in the intermediary machine 90. ) Is performed, and when the pre-registered premium code registration operation (premium registration operation) is performed in the terminal device 140, the information of “previous premium registration request information” is displayed when one of the cases is met. The included packet is sent to the management computer 30.

  When the packet including the information of “previous premium registration request” is received, in step S506, the preliminary premium registration flag is set to ON in order to start a preliminary premium registration process (see FIG. 16) described later, and the next step S507 is performed. Then, information on the member number and the premium code included in the packet is acquired and stored in the RAM 33.

  In step S508, it is determined whether or not the information included in the packet is a “premium exchange information acquisition request”. If yes, the process proceeds to step S509. If not, the process proceeds to step S511. As described above, in this example, when the member card processor 42 connected to the POS terminal 40 reads the member card identification information from the member card, the card reader of the intermediary machine 90 reads the member card identification information from the member card. In this case, when the card reader of the terminal device 140 reads the member card identification information from the member card, a packet including a “prize exchange information acquisition request” is sent to the management computer 30 when one of the cases is met.

  When a packet including a “prize exchange information acquisition request” is received, in step S509, a premium exchange information acquisition flag is set to ON in order to start a premium exchange information acquisition process (see FIG. 17) to be described later. In S510, the member number information included in the packet is acquired and stored in the RAM 33.

  In step S511, when the operation signal of the received packet is a “hitting ball signal”, 1 is added to the batting counter corresponding to the acquired machine number, and the operation signal of the received packet is “sales signal” (or In the case of “save ball payout signal”), 1 is added to the sales counter corresponding to the acquired machine number. In addition, when the operation signal of the received packet is “departure signal”, 1 is added to the exit counter corresponding to the acquired machine number, and when the operation signal of the received packet is “start signal” Then, 1 is added to the start counter corresponding to the acquired machine number. In addition, when the operation signal of the received packet is a “bonus signal”, 1 is added to the jackpot counter corresponding to the acquired unit number, and when the operation signal of the received packet is “the jackpot signal” Adds 1 to the allowance counter corresponding to the acquired machine number.

  In step S512, it is determined whether or not the processing for all packets received by the communication unit 39 has been completed. If the processing has not been completed, the processing returns to step S502 to complete the processing of the remaining packets. If so, the process ends.

<Management computer main processing / Premium exchange information recording processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the premium exchange information recording process (step S103) in the management computer main process described above will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the gift exchange information recording process.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the premium exchange information recording flag is on or off. If it is on (when a packet including information on “premium exchange information recording request” is received in the packet processing), the process proceeds to step S602, and off. In the case of, the process ends. In step S602, after the giveaway exchange information recording flag is turned off, the process proceeds to step S603.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not the member number stored in the RAM 33 is a non-member number (in this example, 9999). If not applicable (in the case of a member), the process proceeds to step S604. In the case of a non-member), the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S604, the premium code and the number corresponding to the member number are updated with reference to the premium exchange information table shown in FIG. For example, when information (member number 0111, giveaway code 0001, number 1) is received together with a packet including information of “freebie exchange information recording request”, information on the giveaway code 0001 corresponding to member number 0111 in the giveaway exchange information table Is not stored, the information of the prize code 0001 and the number 1 is newly stored, and when the information of the prize code 0001 corresponding to the membership number 0111 of the prize exchange information table exists, the information corresponding to the prize code 0001 is stored. The received number (1 in this example) is added.

  In step S605, information on the age and gender corresponding to the member number is acquired with reference to the member information table shown in FIG. For example, when information on (membership number 0111, gift code 0001, number 1) is received together with a packet including information of “Premium exchange information recording request”, information on age and gender corresponding to the membership number 0111 is acquired.

  In step S606, with reference to the member prize exchange ranking information table shown in FIG. 10D, the prize code and the number corresponding to the age and sex acquired in step S605 are updated. For example, when the age corresponding to the member number 0111 is 27 years old and the gender is male, reference is made to the information corresponding to the age = 20s, gender = male in the member premium exchange ranking information table, and the premium code 0001 When the information does not exist, the information of the prize code 0001 and the number 1 is newly stored, and when the information of the prize code 0001 exists in the member prize exchange ranking information table, the information corresponding to the prize code 0001 is received. The obtained number (1 in this example) is added. When the number of prizes is updated, the prize code and the number information are rearranged in the order of the number of prizes (in order of popularity).

  In step S607, the premium exchange information table shown in FIG. 10C is referred to, and after the accumulated number of premium exchanges corresponding to the membership number is updated, the process is terminated. For example, when the cumulative number of prize exchanges corresponding to the membership number 0111 in the prize exchange information table is 5, 1 is added to update the cumulative number of prize exchanges to 6.

  In step S608, the premium code and the number corresponding to the non-member number (9999) are updated with reference to the premium exchange information table shown in FIG. For example, when information (membership number 9999, premium code 0001, number 1) is received together with a packet including information of “Premium exchange information recording request”, information on the premium code 0001 corresponding to the membership number 9999 in the premium exchange information table Is not stored, the information of the free gift code 0001 and the number 1 is newly stored, and when the information of the free gift code 0001 corresponding to the membership number 9999 of the free gift exchange information table exists, the information corresponding to the free gift code 0001 is stored. The received number (1 in this example) is added.

  In step S609, the non-member premium exchange ranking information table shown in FIG. 10E is referred to, and after the premium code and the number are updated, the process is terminated. For example, when there is no information on the prize code 0001 in the non-member prize exchange ranking information table, information on the prize code 0001 and the number 1 is newly stored, and the information on the prize code 0001 in the non-member prize exchange ranking information table is stored. Is present, the received number is added to the number corresponding to the prize code 0001. When the number of prizes is updated, the prize code and the number information are rearranged in the order of the number of prizes (in order of popularity).

<Management computer main processing / previous prize registration processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the prior premium registration process (step S104) in the above-described management computer main process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the advance prize registration process.

  In step S701, it is determined whether the advance prize registration flag is on or off. If it is on (when a packet including a “previous prize registration request” is received in the packet processing), the process proceeds to step S702. The process ends. In step S702, the advance prize registration flag is turned off, and in step S703, the advance registration prize code corresponding to the membership number in the membership information table shown in FIG. 10A is updated. For example, when the information (member number 0003, giveaway code 9001) is received together with a packet including a “previous prize registration request”, 9001 is stored in the preregistered giveaway code corresponding to the member number 0003 in the member information table.

  In step S704, with reference to the prize information table shown in FIG. 10B, information on the necessary number of balls and exchangeable time corresponding to the pre-registered prize code obtained in step S703 is obtained. For example, when the information (membership number 0003, premium code 9001) is received together with a packet including “previous premium registration request”, the necessary number of balls corresponding to the pre-registered premium code and the exchangeable time are 2000 balls, 2014/12 Get information on the 31st of a month. In step S705, information on the required number of balls acquired in step S704 and exchangeable time is sent to the gift exchange device (in this example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, or the terminal device 140) that is the transmission source of the packet. The process ends after the transmission. Based on the reception of the information, the gift exchange device performs notification (display, sound output, etc.) of the number of balls and the exchangeable time.

  Note that the gift exchange apparatus may have a function of changing or deleting the pre-registered gift code stored in this process. In addition, the prize exchange device may have a function of requesting a prize that is not found in the amusement shop prize. Further, pre-registration is not limited to being performed by a player, and a store clerk or the like of a game store may perform a registration operation on behalf of a player using the terminal device 140 or the like.

<Management computer main processing / Premium exchange information acquisition processing>
Next, a free gift exchange information acquisition process (step S105) in the above-described management computer main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the gift exchange information acquisition process.

  In step S801, it is determined whether the free gift exchange information acquisition flag is on or off. If the flag is on (when a packet including a “free gift exchange information acquisition request” is received in the packet processing), the process proceeds to step S802. The process ends. In step S802, the free gift exchange information acquisition flag is turned off. In step S803, it is determined whether or not the member number is a non-member number (9999 in this example). The process proceeds to step S804, and if applicable (non-member), the process proceeds to step S805.

<Management computer main processing / Premium exchange information acquisition processing / Member information acquisition processing>
Next, the member information acquisition process (step S804) in the above-described premium exchange information acquisition process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of member information acquisition processing.

  In step S901, the premium exchange cumulative number corresponding to the member number is acquired with reference to the premium exchange information table shown in FIG. In step S902, it is determined whether or not the accumulated number of prize exchanges acquired in step S901 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). If yes, the process proceeds to step S903, and if not, the process ends. To do.

  In step S903, it is determined whether or not there are more than a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prizes corresponding to the membership number. If yes, the process proceeds to step S904, and if not, the process is performed. finish. In step S904, with reference to the premium information table shown in FIG. 10B, the premium name corresponding to the premium code corresponding to the condition in step S903 is acquired.

  For example, when the information of (membership number 0001) is received together with a packet including a “prize exchange information acquisition request”, the cumulative number of premium exchanges 5 corresponding to the membership number 0001 is acquired, and the cumulative number of premium exchanges is a predetermined number (this example) In this case, it is determined that the number of prizes is five or more, and it is determined that there are a predetermined number (three in this example) of prizes (prize code 0001) in the prize corresponding to the membership number 0001. Acquire the corresponding prize name (special prize (small)).

  In step S905, the age and gender corresponding to the member number are acquired with reference to the member information table shown in FIG. In step S906, the member prize exchange ranking information table shown in FIG. 10D is referred to, and the ranking information corresponding to the age and gender obtained in step S905 is obtained. In the next step S907, the packet information is obtained. The premium name acquired in step S904 and the ranking information acquired in step S906 are transmitted to the gift exchange device (in this example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, or the terminal device 140) as the transmission source for processing. finish. Based on the reception of the information, the gift exchange device performs notification (display, sound output, etc.) of the gift name and the ranking information.

  In this example, an example is shown in which the processing proceeds to the processing after step S904 when both conditions of step S902 and step S903 are satisfied. However, when either of the both conditions is satisfied, the processing after step S904 is performed. It may be configured to proceed to the processing, or may be configured to proceed to the processing after step S904 even when neither of the conditions is satisfied.

  In addition, the conditions in step S902 and step S903 are not limited to those exemplified, for example, when the cumulative number of prize exchanges is X, and the number of times a specific prize is selected within a predetermined period (the number of prize selections) is Y. , It may be determined whether or not the reference exchange ratio Z calculated by Y / X is equal to or greater than a predetermined ratio. If the reference exchange ratio Z is equal to or greater than the predetermined ratio, the process may proceed to step S904 and subsequent steps.

<Management computer main processing / Premium exchange information acquisition processing / Non-member information acquisition processing>
Next, the non-member information acquisition process (step S805) in the above-described premium exchange information acquisition process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of non-member information acquisition processing.

  In step S1001, the ranking information is obtained from the non-member premium exchange ranking information table. In the next step S1002, the premium exchange apparatus (in this example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, or the The ranking information acquired in step S1001 is transmitted to the terminal device 140), and the process ends. Based on the reception of the information, the gift exchange device notifies ranking information (display, output sound, etc.).

<Management computer main processing / game information collation processing>
Next, the game information matching process (step S106) in the above-described management computer main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the game information matching process.

  In step S1101, with reference to the member information table shown in FIG. 10A, it is determined whether or not a pre-registered gift code is stored. If it is stored, the process proceeds to step S1102, and is not stored. If so, the process ends. In step S1102, the premium information table shown in FIG. 10B is referred to, and the necessary number of balls corresponding to the same premium code as the pre-registered premium code referenced in step S1101 is acquired. In step S1103, the above-described FIG. With reference to the member information table shown in a), the number of stored balls corresponding to the pre-registered giveaway code referenced in step S1101 is acquired.

  In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the number of balls acquired in step S1103 is greater than or equal to the required number of balls acquired in step S1102. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1105, and if not, the process ends. . In step S1105, after notifying the gift exchange device (in this example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, or the terminal device 140) that the packet has been transmitted that the number of stored balls has exceeded the required number of balls. The process ends. Based on the reception of the notification, the gift exchange device performs notification (display, sound output, etc.) to that effect.

  In this way, in the prize exchange device, if it is informed that the amount of game media possessed by a member is equal to or greater than the quantity of game media required for exchanging pre-registered prizes, the player can receive a prize. Useful information can be provided, and convenience at the time of prize exchange can be improved.

  Note that the information to be transmitted to the gift exchange device is not limited to the exemplified notification. For example, when the number of stored balls approaches the required number of balls, it may be configured to notify that, or the gift exchange Information that allows a countdown display of the required number of balls may be transmitted in the device. In addition, when the amount of game media held by a member exceeds the amount of game media required for exchanging pre-registered prizes, it is necessary for exchanging pre-registered prizes from the amount of game media held by members. You may comprise so that a prize may be delivered to a player by the store clerk of a game store etc. by subtracting the amount of game media and notifying the terminal device 140 which the store clerk etc. of a game store owns to that effect.

  As described above, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment, from the prize exchange device (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, the terminal device 140) installed in the amusement store, Information receiving means (for example, the packet processing shown in FIG. 14) capable of receiving at least the prize exchange information (for example, the prize code, the number) for the exchange of the prize and the member identification information (for example, the member number) for identifying the member. Step S504) and the prize exchange information and the member identification information received from the prize exchange device can be recorded as prize exchange history information (for example, a prize exchange information table shown in FIG. 10C). Exchange history information recording means (for example, the process of step S604 of the prize exchange information recording process shown in FIG. 15), When the operation associated with the replacement of the prize has been performed by the prize exchange device, is information transmitted from 該景 product replacement device, a management terminal, characterized in that.

  According to the management terminal according to the present embodiment, since the member exchange history information can be accumulated, it is possible to provide the member with useful information related to the gift, and to improve the convenience during the gift exchange. It is possible. Further, based on the accumulated prize exchange history information, it is possible to adjust the inventory of prizes and grasp the needs of members.

  Further, based on the member identification information received from the premium exchange device and the premium exchange history information recorded by the premium exchange history information recording means, premium related information relating to the premium (for example, the name of the premium, the premium) The prize-related information transmitting means (for example, FIG. 18) can transmit the amount of game media necessary for exchanging information, the time limit for exchanging prizes, and information on the popularity order of prizes) to the prize exchanging apparatus. Step S907 of the member information acquisition process shown in FIG.

  The premium related information transmitting means may transmit the premium related information only when the premium exchange history information satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, the premium exchange history information includes a predetermined period of time. Includes a cumulative number of prize exchanges representing the number of times that the specific member has exchanged the prize, and the predetermined condition is satisfied when the cumulative number of prize exchanges exceeds the predetermined number of times And the prize exchange history information includes at least a specific prize exchange count representing the number of times the specific prize has been exchanged by the particular member, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. May be a case where the number of times of exchanging the specific prize exceeds a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, the prize exchange device (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, and the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is installed in the amusement store and is directed toward the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30). The information exchange means is capable of transmitting at least prize exchange information relating to prize exchange and member identification information for identifying a member, and the prize exchange information is obtained when an operation associated with exchange of the prize is performed. This is a gift exchange device characterized in that it is information transmitted to the management terminal.

  According to the prize exchange device according to the present embodiment, since the prize exchange history information of the member can be accumulated in the management terminal, it is possible to provide useful information regarding the prize to the member. It is possible to improve convenience in

  In addition, the prize management system (for example, the prize management system 10) according to the present embodiment includes a prize exchange apparatus (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, the terminal apparatus 140) installed in the amusement shop, and the prize. A management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) that can communicate with the exchange device, and the prize exchange device has a prize identification information for identifying a prize and a member for the management terminal. Comprising information transmission means capable of transmitting at least member identification information for identification, wherein the prize identification information is information transmitted to the management terminal when an operation for registering the prize is performed; The management terminal includes information receiving means capable of receiving at least the premium identification information and the member identification information from the premium exchange device, and the prize received from the premium exchange device. The member identification information and the identification information comprises a pre-prize recordable advance premium registration information recording section as the registration information, and a prize management system, characterized in that.

  According to the prize management system according to the present embodiment, since it is possible to accumulate the prize exchange history information of the member, it is possible to provide useful information regarding the prize to the member, and the convenience at the time of prize exchange is provided. It is possible to increase. Further, based on the accumulated prize exchange history information, it is possible to adjust the inventory of prizes and grasp the needs of members.

  In addition, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment identifies the prize from the prize exchange devices (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, and the terminal device 140) installed in the amusement store. Information receiving means (for example, the process of step S507 of the packet processing shown in FIG. 14) capable of receiving at least the prize identification information (for example, the prize code) for membership and the member identification information (for example, the membership number) for identifying the member ) And the free gift registration information recording means capable of recording the free gift identification information and the member identification information received from the free gift exchanging device as the free gift registration information (for example, the member information table shown in FIG. 10A). (For example, the process of step S703 of the pre-gift registration process shown in FIG. 16). When the operation of registering a prize has been performed, the information to be transmitted from 該景 goods exchange system, a management terminal, characterized in that.

  According to the management terminal according to the present embodiment, it is possible to pre-register a prize or the like that the player wants to exchange, so that it is possible to provide valuable information about the prize to the player, and the prize exchange It is possible to improve convenience at the time.

  Further, a storage means (for example, FIG. 10) that can store at least the prize-related information (for example, the amount of game media necessary for exchanging the prize, the time limit for exchanging the prize) associated with the prize identification information. When the premium information table shown in (b) and the premium identification information are stored, the premium related information associated with the premium identification information can be transmitted to the premium exchange device. A prize-related information transmitting means (for example, the process of step S705 of the prior prize registration process shown in FIG. 16).

  Also, the prize exchange device according to the present embodiment (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, and the terminal device 140) is installed in the amusement store and is used for identifying prizes toward the management terminal. Information transmission means capable of transmitting at least identification information and member identification information for identifying a member is provided, and the prize identification information is transmitted to the management terminal when an operation for registering the prize is performed. This is an apparatus for exchanging free gifts characterized in that it is information to be processed.

  According to the prize exchange device according to the present embodiment, since it is possible to pre-register a prize or the like that the player desires to exchange, it is possible to provide useful information regarding the prize to the player. It is possible to improve convenience when exchanging giveaways.

  In addition, the prize management system (for example, the prize management system 10) according to the present embodiment includes a prize exchange apparatus (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, the terminal apparatus 140) installed in the amusement shop, and the prize. A management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) that can communicate with the exchange device, and the prize exchange device has a prize identification information for identifying a prize and a member for the management terminal. Comprising information transmission means capable of transmitting at least member identification information for identification, wherein the prize identification information is information transmitted to the management terminal when an operation for registering the prize is performed; The management terminal includes information receiving means capable of receiving at least the premium identification information and the member identification information from the premium exchange device, and the prize received from the premium exchange device. The member identification information and the identification information comprises a pre-prize recordable advance premium registration information recording section as the registration information, and a prize management system, characterized in that.

  According to the prize management system according to the present embodiment, it is possible to pre-register a prize or the like that the player desires to exchange, so it is possible to provide valuable information regarding the prize to the player, It is possible to improve convenience at the time of replacement.

  In addition, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment identifies the prize from the prize exchange devices (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, and the terminal device 140) installed in the amusement store. Information receiving means (for example, the process of step S507 of the packet processing shown in FIG. 14) capable of receiving at least the prize identification information (for example, the prize code) for membership and the member identification information (for example, the membership number) for identifying the member ) And the free gift registration information recording means capable of recording the free gift identification information and the member identification information received from the free gift exchanging device as the free gift registration information (for example, the member information table shown in FIG. 10A). (For example, the process of step S703 of the pre-gift registration process shown in FIG. 16) and the prize-related information related to the prize in association with the prize identification information Game information (for example, a gaming machine operation signal) from a storage means (for example, a prize information table shown in FIG. 10B) and a gaming device (for example, a gaming machine 130) installed in the gaming store. And at least the game information receiving means (for example, the processing in step S511 of the packet processing shown in FIG. 14), and the prize-related information is transmitted to the prize exchange device based on the game information. Possible prize-related information transmitting means (for example, the process of step S1105 of the game information matching process shown in FIG. 20), and the prize identification information is operated by registering the prize by the prize exchange device. The management terminal is characterized in that the information is transmitted from the premium exchange device.

  According to the management terminal according to the present embodiment, since the prize-related information can be transmitted to the prize exchange device based on the game information, it is possible to provide useful information regarding the prize to the player. This is possible, and it is possible to increase the convenience when exchanging prizes.

  The prize-related information transmitting means may transmit information related to the prize only when the game information satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, the prize-related information includes the prize-related information. When at least information indicating the amount of game media required for exchange is included, the game information includes at least information indicating the amount of game media held by the member, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, This may be the case where the amount of game media held by the member is greater than or equal to the amount of game media required for exchanging the prize.

  In addition, the prize management system (for example, the prize management system 10) according to the present embodiment includes a prize exchange apparatus (for example, the POS terminal 40, the intermediary machine 90, and the terminal apparatus 140) installed in the amusement shop, A game device (for example, a gaming machine 130) installed in the game machine, a prize exchange device, and a management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) that can communicate with the game device. The apparatus includes information transmission means capable of transmitting at least prize identification information for identifying a prize and member identification information for identifying a member toward the management terminal, and the prize identification information includes the prize This information is transmitted to the management terminal when a registration operation is performed. The management terminal receives the prize identification information and the member identification from the prize exchange device. Information receiving means capable of receiving at least information, advance prize registration information recording means capable of recording the prize identification information and the member identification information received from the prize exchange device as advance prize registration information, and the prize identification information A storage means capable of storing at least prize related information related to the prize, a game information receiving means capable of receiving at least gaming information from the gaming device, and the prize related information based on the gaming information. A prize management system comprising: a prize-related information transmitting means capable of transmitting to an exchange device.

  According to the prize management system according to the present embodiment, the prize-related information can be transmitted to the prize exchange device based on the game information, so that the player is provided with useful information regarding the prize. It is possible to improve convenience when exchanging prizes.

  Further, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment relates to the exchange of prizes from the prize exchange apparatuses (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, and the terminal apparatus 140) installed in the amusement store. Information receiving means (for example, the processing in step S504 of the packet processing shown in FIG. 14) capable of receiving at least free gift exchange information (eg, free gift code, number), and the free gift exchange information received from the free gift exchange device, Premium exchange history information recording means (for example, the process in step S608 of the premium exchange information recording process shown in FIG. 15) that can be recorded as free gift exchange history information (eg, the premium exchange information table shown in FIG. 10C). The prize exchange information is transmitted from the prize exchange apparatus when an operation associated with the exchange of the prize is performed by the prize exchange apparatus. It is that information is management terminal, characterized in that.

  According to the management terminal according to the present embodiment, it is possible to accumulate the prize exchange history information of the player, so that it is possible to provide useful information regarding the prize to the player, and convenience at the time of prize exchange It is possible to increase. In addition, based on the accumulated prize exchange history information, it is possible to adjust the inventory of prizes and grasp the needs of players.

  Further, based on the prize exchange history information received from the prize exchange device, prize related information (for example, information on the name of the prize and the popularity order of the prize) is sent to the prize exchange apparatus. It is also possible to provide a prize-related information transmitting means capable of receiving the information.

  The premium related information transmitting means may transmit the premium related information only when the premium exchange history information satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, the premium exchange history information includes a predetermined period of time. Includes at least a prize exchange cumulative number representing the number of times the prize has been exchanged, and the predetermined condition is satisfied when the prize exchange cumulative number exceeds a predetermined number of times. Also good.

  In addition, the prize exchange device (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, and the terminal apparatus 140) according to the present embodiment is installed in the amusement store and gives prize exchange information regarding exchange of prizes toward the management terminal. The prize exchange information is information sent to the management terminal when an operation associated with the exchange of the prize is performed. It is a replacement device.

  According to the prize exchange device according to the present embodiment, since the player's prize exchange history information can be stored in the management terminal, it is possible to provide the player with useful information regarding the prize, and the prize It is possible to improve convenience at the time of replacement.

  In addition, the prize management system (for example, the prize management system 10) according to the present embodiment includes a prize exchange apparatus (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, the terminal apparatus 140) installed in the amusement shop, and the prize. A management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) that can communicate with the exchange device, and the prize exchange device is capable of transmitting at least prize exchange information regarding the exchange of prizes to the management terminal. The prize exchange information is information transmitted to the management terminal when an operation associated with the exchange of the prize is performed, and the management terminal receives the prize exchange device from the prize exchange device, Information receiving means capable of receiving at least the free gift exchange information, and free gift exchange history information recording the free gift exchange information received from the free gift exchange device as free gift exchange history information. And means, and a prize management system, characterized in that.

  According to the prize management system according to the present embodiment, since the player's prize exchange history information can be accumulated, it is possible to provide the player with useful information related to prizes, which is convenient for prize exchange. It is possible to increase the sex. In addition, based on the accumulated prize exchange history information, it is possible to adjust the inventory of prizes and grasp the needs of players.

  Further, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment relates to the exchange of prizes from the prize exchange apparatuses (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, and the terminal apparatus 140) installed in the amusement store. Information receiving means (for example, the process in step S504 of the packet processing shown in FIG. 14) capable of receiving at least the prize exchange information (for example, a prize code) and member identification information (for example, a member number) for identifying the member; The prize exchange history information recording means capable of recording the prize exchange information and the member identification information received from the prize exchange device as prize exchange history information (for example, a prize exchange information table shown in FIG. 10C). For example, the gift exchange information recording process shown in FIG. 15 (step S604) and the member personal information associated with the member identification information (for example, The exchange history information is classified based on the storage means (for example, the member information table shown in FIG. 10A) capable of storing at least member age, member sex, and member address) and the member personal information. The exchange history classification means (for example, the process in step S906 of the member information acquisition process shown in FIG. 18) and the premium exchange history information classified by the exchange history classification means may be transmitted to the premium exchange device. A possible gift exchange information transmitting means (for example, the process in step S907 of the member information acquisition process shown in FIG. 18), and the gift exchange information is operated by the gift exchange device according to the exchange of the gift. The management terminal is characterized in that it is information transmitted from the gift exchange device in the event of a change.

  According to the management terminal according to the present embodiment, the prize-related information can be transmitted to the prize exchange device based on the personal information of the member, so that the player is provided with useful information regarding the prize. It is possible to improve convenience when exchanging premiums.

  In addition, the prize management system (for example, the prize management system 10) according to the present embodiment includes a prize exchange apparatus (for example, the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, the terminal apparatus 140) installed in the amusement shop, and the prize. A management terminal (for example, a management computer 509) that can communicate with the exchange device is provided, and the gift exchange device transmits to the management terminal an information transmission that can transmit at least prize exchange information related to the exchange of the gift. The prize exchange information is information transmitted to the management terminal when an operation associated with the exchange of the prize is performed, and the management terminal receives the prize exchange device from the prize exchange device, Information receiving means capable of receiving at least the free gift exchange information and the member identification information, and the free gift exchange information and the member identification information received from the free gift exchanging apparatus. Premium exchange history information recording means that can be recorded as history information, storage means that can store at least member personal information associated with the member identification information, and exchange history that classifies the exchange history information based on the member personal information A prize management comprising: classifying means; and prize history information transmitting means capable of transmitting the prize exchange history information classified by the exchange history classifying means to the prize exchange device. System.

  According to the prize management system according to the present embodiment, the prize related information can be transmitted to the prize exchange device based on the personal information of the member, so that the player is provided with useful information regarding the prize. It is possible to improve convenience when exchanging premiums.

  The management terminal, the terminal device, and the prize management system according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described contents. For example, as the prize exchange device, other than the POS terminal 40, the intermediary machine 90, and the terminal device 140. The apparatus may be applied.

  Therefore, for example, in the above embodiment, when a pre-registered premium code registration operation (premium registration operation) is performed in any of the POS terminal 40, the inter-vehicle machine 90, or the terminal device 140, “pre- Although an example in which a packet including the information of “gift registration request information” is sent to the management computer 30 is shown, the call lamp 110 and counters provided at the end of each game island and each stand (counting game media acquired by the player) When a pre-registered premium code registration operation (premium registration operation) is performed in a device (not shown), a packet including information on “pre-priority registration request information” is sent to the management computer 30. May be.

  In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the premium identification information (premium code) and the member identification information (member number) received from the premium exchange device are recorded as prior premium registration information (member information table). For example, instead of “member identification information”, “personal identification information including non-member personal information” is adopted, and the prize identification information received from the gift exchange device is used. (Premium code) and personal identification information (for example, name, age, address) may be recorded as prior premium registration information (member / non-member information table).

  In the above embodiment, when the member card processing device 42 connected to the POS terminal 40 reads the member card identification information from the member card, the card reader of the intermediary machine 90 reads the member card identification information from the member card. In this case, when the card reader of the terminal device 140 reads the member card identification information from the member card, an example in which a packet including a “free gift exchange information acquisition request” is sent to the management computer 30 is shown. However, when these devices read “personal identification information including non-member personal information”, a packet including “a gift exchange information acquisition request” may be sent to the management computer 30. , A call lamp 110 and a counter (an apparatus for counting game media acquired by the player, not shown) provided at the end of each game island or at each stand. When reading the personal identification information "including the personal information of members, it may be configured so that packets including" prize exchange information acquisition request "is sent to the management computer 30.

  Further, a device other than the gaming machine 130 may be applied as the gaming device. Further, the game information is not limited to the number of stored balls, and may be information based on an operation signal (game machine operation signal) transmitted from the gaming machine 130, or an operation signal (related device operation signal) transmitted from the inter-machine 90. Information based on

  In addition, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things. In addition, the effect described in one configuration among the plurality of configurations described in the embodiment of the present invention may be further enhanced by applying the content described in one configuration to another configuration. In some cases, the effect can be further enhanced by applying the configuration described in one embodiment to the configuration described in another embodiment.

  The management terminal and the prize management system according to the present invention can be widely used in game stores where gaming machines represented by pachinko and pachislot machines are installed.

WNW, LNW network 10 free gift management system 30 management computer 31, 51, 71 CPU
32, 52, 72 ROM
33, 53, 73 RAM
34 recording medium 35 external storage drive 36 storage device 37 input device 38 display device 39 communication unit 41 timer 50 island computer 55 management computer communication unit 56 computer communication unit 70 computer 75 island computer communication unit 76 game equipment communication unit 90 units Machine 91 Bill insertion slot 92 IC coin insertion slot 93 IC coin ejection slot 94 Member card insertion slot 95 Lamp 96 Input means 97 Display means 98 Control means 99 Communication means 100 Storage means 110 Calling lamp 130 Game machine 131 Game board surface 132 Liquid crystal display device 133 General prize opening 134 Universal drawing start opening 135 Special figure starting opening 136 Variable winning opening 137 Upper plate 140 Terminal device 141 Input means 142 Display means 143 Control means 144 Communication means 146 Storage means

Claims (4)

Information receiving means capable of receiving at least prize exchange information relating to prize exchange and member identification information for identifying a member from a prize exchange apparatus installed in the amusement store;
A free gift exchange history information recording means capable of recording the free gift exchange information and the member identification information received from the free gift exchange device as free gift exchange history information;
Storage means capable of storing at least member personal information associated with the member identification information;
An exchange history classification means for classifying the exchange history information based on the member personal information;
Premium exchange information transmitting means capable of transmitting the premium exchange history information classified by the exchange history classification means to the premium exchange device, and
The prize exchange information is information transmitted from the prize exchange device when an operation associated with the exchange of the prize is performed by the prize exchange apparatus.
A management terminal characterized by that. In the management terminal according to claim 1,
The member personal information is one of the age of the member, the gender of the member, and the address of the member.
A management terminal characterized by that. In the management terminal according to claim 1 or 2,
The premium exchange information transmitting means can transmit the popularity ranking information of the premium as the premium exchange history information.
A management terminal characterized by that. A prize exchange device installed in the amusement store, and a management terminal capable of communicating with the prize exchange device,
The prize exchange device is:
To the management terminal, comprising information transmission means capable of transmitting at least prize exchange information relating to prize exchange,
The prize exchange information is information transmitted to the management terminal when an operation associated with the exchange of the prize is performed,
The management terminal
Information receiving means capable of receiving at least the premium exchange information and the member identification information from the premium exchange device;
A free gift exchange history information recording means capable of recording the free gift exchange information and the member identification information received from the free gift exchange device as free gift exchange history information;
Storage means capable of storing at least member personal information associated with the member identification information;
An exchange history classification means for classifying the exchange history information based on the member personal information;
A prize history information transmission means capable of transmitting the prize exchange history information classified by the exchange history classification means to the prize exchange device;
A prize management system characterized by that.