JP2018110668A - Management device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To properly determine whether or not a player has performed a game by a special game method.SOLUTION: A person with advanced skills shoots game balls to a left game area and a right game area alternately at a time point when a residual count number becomes 1, in each round, for making the game balls shot to the left game area and the game balls shot to the right game area enter a big winning port almost simultaneously. As a result, as shooting intensity signals which are input in a period in which a big winning 1 signal is in an on state, a shooting intensity signal indicating a strong level, and a shooting intensity signal indicating a weak level, are input alternately. On an external device side, based on change of the shooting intensity signals in a period in which the big winning 1 signal is in the on state, it is determined whether or not a special game has been performed in big winning time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 68

Description

  The present invention relates to a management device that manages information related to gaming machines.

  Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, game information for determining whether or not a player is an advanced player based on the number of game media (T1 safe) acquired by the player by winning when the gaming machine is in a big hit A management system has been proposed.

JP2013-146430A (FIG. 4)

  However, in the conventional technique, it has been difficult to appropriately determine whether or not the player has played a game using a special game method.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to make it possible to appropriately determine whether or not a player has played a game with a special game method.

  The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems. In addition, although the code | symbol used in description of the form for implementing invention mentioned later and drawing is added for reference, the component of this invention is not limited to what attached | subjected this code | symbol.

The management device of means 1 is:
It is possible to play a game by launching a game medium (game ball) in the game area by operating the launch operation unit (operation handle 61), and control to an advantageous state (game state per special figure) advantageous to the player A management device (for example, the management device 2000 shown in FIGS. 63 and 65) that manages information related to the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 6 shown in FIGS. 63 and 64),
Operation information input means (communication unit 2009) for inputting operation information (firing intensity signal, firing stop signal) related to the operation of the firing operation unit;
Based on the operation information, whether or not a special game has been performed while being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, change of the firing strength during the big hit, stop firing during the big hit, stop firing during the fluctuation of the special figure, A determination means (CPU 2002) capable of determining a firing stop during a high base;
It is characterized by providing.
According to this, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not a special game has been performed when controlled to the advantageous state based on the operation information.

The management device of means 2 is:
A management device of means 1,
The gaming machine has a first path of media (path that flows down the left game area) and a second path that is different from the first path (path that flows down the right game area).
Grant information input means (communication unit 2009) to which grant information (general safe signal, right area safe signal) related to the grant of game value is further provided,
In the grant information input means, as the grant information, a game medium has entered an area (a first start winning port, a first general winning port, and a big winning port) where the game media passing through the first route can enter. The game value is given and the game medium enters the area (second start prize opening, second general prize opening, normal prize opening, and big prize opening) where the game medium passing through the second route can enter. Overall grant information (overall safe signal) that is information relating to the granting of game value, and an area into which the game medium passing through the second route can enter (the second start winning opening, the second general winning opening, and the normal winning opening) , Specific grant information (right area safe signal) that is information related to the grant of game value due to the entry of the game medium into the game)
Further comprising a counting means (CPU 2002 for counting various game data in FIG. 71) for performing a counting process based on the overall grant information and the specific grant information;
It is characterized by that.
According to this, the game value given by the entry of the game medium into the area into which the game medium can pass through the first path and the game medium into the area through which the game medium through the second path can enter, and The game value given by the entry of the game medium into the area into which the game medium can pass through the second route can be appropriately tabulated.

The management device of means 3 is:
A management device of means 2,
When the gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous state, a special variable device (flowing down the left gaming area) that can change to a state in which at least a gaming medium passing through the second path can enter (open state of the big prize opening). And a special variable winning ball apparatus 607) through which both the game medium flowing down the right game area and the game medium flowing down the right game area can pass.
The specific grant information excludes the special variable device from the areas (second start winning port, second general winning port, normal winning port, and big winning port) where the game medium passing through the second route can enter. Information regarding the addition of game value due to the entry of a game medium into a specific area (the second start prize opening, the second general prize opening, and the normal prize opening, excluding the big prize opening)
The counting means is based on the overall grant information (overall safe signal) and the specific grant information (right region safe signal), and the game value (special electric safe) assigned based on the entry of the game medium into the special variable device Number and the special ratio based on the number of special electricity safe)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, it is possible to tabulate the game value assigned based on the entry of the game medium into the special variable device.

The management device of means 4 is:
One of the management devices selected from means 1 to 3,
The gaming machine has a specific variable device (ordinary variable winning ball device 627) that can be changed to a state in which a game medium can enter based on the passage of the game medium through a specific area (passage gate 641), and the advantages described above. It can be controlled to a special state (high base state) in which the frequency with which the game medium enters the specific variable device is increased after the state ends (after the game state per special figure),
The determination means can determine whether or not a special game has been performed when the special state is controlled based on the operation information (for example, stop firing in a high base).
It is characterized by that.
According to this, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not a special game has been performed while being controlled to the special state based on the operation information.

The management device of means 5 is:
Any one of the management devices selected from the means 1 to 4,
The gaming machine has variable display means capable of executing variable display (a first special symbol display 604A for executing variable display of the first special figure, a second special symbol display for executing variable display of the second special figure). 604B),
Variable display information input means (communication unit 2009) to which variable display information (special figure fluctuation signal) related to execution of the variable display is input;
Based on the operation information and the variable display information, the determination means determines whether or not a special game has been performed in accordance with the execution of the variable display (for example, during the special symbol variation (the reach state is established during the production symbol variation). Accompanying) stop firing) can be determined,
It is characterized by that.
According to this, it becomes possible to appropriately determine whether or not a special game accompanying execution of variable display has been performed based on the operation information.

The management device of means 6 is:
Any of the management devices selected from means 1 to 5,
Based on the operation information, the determination means (CPU 2002) responds to the skill of the player (number of changes in firing strength during big hits, number of stops in firing during big hits, number of firing stops during special figure fluctuations, and number of stops in high base firing) Skill rank) can be determined,
Player skill management means (manipulator-specific operation history data) for managing skill information (for example, skill ranks A to D) relating to the skill of the player in association with player identification information (member number) that can identify the player A storage device 2005) for storing,
It is characterized by that.
According to this, it becomes possible to manage information regarding the skill of each player.

The management device of means 7 is:
Any one of the management devices selected from means 1-6,
Based on the operation information, the determination means (CPU 2002) determines the skill of the game in the gaming machine (number of hits during mid-hit strength change, number of stops during big hits, number of shots stopped during special figure change, and number of shots stopped during high base Depending on the skill rank),
Model skill management means (unit-specific operation history data and model) for managing skill information (for example, skill ranks A to D) relating to game skills in a gaming machine of the relevant model in association with model information (model name) relating to the model of the gaming machine A storage device 2005) for storing another average skill rank,
It is characterized by that.
According to this, it becomes possible to manage the relationship between the type of gaming machine and the skill of the game.

  At present, mobile terminals such as smartphones are widely used as user terminals owned by users, and various services are performed using the communication function. For example, when a user visits a store, a service is provided that gives a privilege to the user who has visited the store by stamping the point card or passing the point card through a card reader.

  As a technique related to the above, for example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-146855 devises a technique for specifying the position of a player based on a signal transmitted from a transmitter installed in a store. In addition, in JP-A-2006-22214, using a communication device provided in a sand device provided corresponding to a gaming machine, identification information of a mobile terminal owned by the user and a prepaid balance owned by the user, A technique has been devised for managing the URLs in association with each other.

  By the way, among stores where game machines are installed, there are stores having a vast area and stores having a plurality of hierarchies. In such a store, the user may have a hard time finding a desired game machine, and there is a problem that convenience is insufficient.

  The inventions relating to the following means 8 to 30 are made in view of the above problems, and the purpose of the invention is to allow the user to confirm information regarding the location of the gaming machine in the store. , To improve convenience.

The invention according to means 8 is
A management device (such as the server 5 in FIG. 30) capable of communicating with a user terminal (such as the portable terminal 3 in FIG. 30),
Predetermined device associated with position information in a store where a plurality of types of gaming machines (pachinko machines, etc.) are associated (transmitter 7 in FIG. 51: transmitter ID, floor, district in transmitter management table 526 in FIG. 52) Position of the user terminal (S1105 to S1109 in FIG. 62, etc.) based on communication between the user terminal and the user terminal (beacon communication, infrared communication, non-contact communication, etc.) Identification means (position information calculation processing unit 5113 of the control means 51 of FIG. 48),
The user is guided from the position specified by the position specifying means to the installation location of the type of gaming machine selected by the user via the user terminal (selected on the gaming machine selection screen or the like in FIG. 56). Guidance information providing means (such as the local information processing unit 5115 of the control means 51 in FIG. 48) capable of providing guidance information for the user terminal (such as the floor map in FIG. 51),
It is a management apparatus characterized by comprising.
According to this, it becomes possible for the user to check information related to the installation location of the gaming machine in the store, and convenience can be improved.

Further, as an invention related to means 9,
A management device described in means 8, comprising:
A gaming machine determination process (such as S1102 in FIG. 62) for determining the type of gaming machine corresponding to the unique information of the user who owns the user terminal (member information in the member information management table 529 in FIG. 41) Further comprising gaming machine determination processing means (such as the gaming machine search processing unit 5111 of the control means 51 of FIG. 48),
The guide information providing means may constitute a management device characterized in that it can further provide guide information to an installation location of the type of gaming machine determined by the gaming machine determination processing means.
According to this, it is possible to automatically determine the type of gaming machine corresponding to the user's unique information, and provide guidance information to the installation location of the determined type of gaming machine.

Further, as an invention related to means 10,
A management device described in means 9,
The gaming machine includes a gaming machine for foreign users (foreign copyright gaming machine, inbound gaming machine: foreign version of the unit management table 528 in FIG. 53),
The gaming machine determination processing means uses language information (such as the language used in the member information) that is information about the user's language, or country of origin information (member information management in FIG. 41) that is information about the user's country of origin. The management device may be configured to execute the gaming machine determination process using nationality included in the member information of the table 529 as the unique information.
According to this, for foreign users, it is possible to automatically determine the type of gaming machine corresponding to the user's unique information.

Further, as an invention related to means 11,
A management device described in means 10, wherein
The guidance information providing means is information (corresponding to the nationality of the user) that enables the user terminal to notify the guidance information in a language (such as a language corresponding to the nationality of the user) corresponding to the specific information. A management device may be configured to provide information for displaying a floor map or the like in a language.
According to this, since it becomes possible to make a user terminal alert | report guidance information in the language corresponding to a user's specific information, it is convenient.

Further, as an invention related to means 12,
A management apparatus described in any one of means 9 to means 11,
The gaming machines include gaming machines (1 pachi, 4 pachis, etc.) with different lending rates (1 yen, 4 yen, etc.) of game media (game balls, etc.) used for the game,
The gaming machine determination processing means is information related to the gaming value (the number of stored balls, etc.) stored by the user in association with a game on the gaming machine, and stored gaming value information for each loan rate (the number of stored balls of 1 pachi, 4 pachis) The management apparatus may be configured to execute the gaming machine determination process using the number of balls, etc.) as the specific information.
According to this, it is possible to automatically determine the type of gaming machine corresponding to the unique information, with the information related to the gaming value saved by the user accompanying the game at the gaming machine as the unique information.

As an invention relating to means 13,
A management apparatus described in any one of means 9 to means 12,
The gaming machine determination processing means performs the gaming machine determination processing using the game history information (such as the game history for each store member in FIG. 12B) that is information relating to the user's gaming history at the gaming machine as the unique information. You may comprise the management apparatus characterized by performing.
According to this, it is possible to automatically determine the type of gaming machine corresponding to the unique information, using the information related to the game history of the user at the gaming machine as the unique information.

Further, as an invention relating to means 14,
A management apparatus described in any one of means 9 to means 13,
Member registration user identification information (store member ID etc. in the member information management table 529 in FIG. 41) that can identify a member registration user who is a member registered in the store and unique information of the member registration user (FIG. Storage means (storage means 52 in FIG. 48: member information management table 529 in FIG. 41, etc.) that can be stored in association with each other.
The gaming machine determination processing means may constitute a management device that executes the gaming machine determination processing based on unique information stored in association with the member registration user identification information.
According to this, it is possible to automatically determine the gaming machine corresponding to the specific information of the user for the user registered as a member in the store.

Further, as an invention related to means 15,
A management device described in any one of means 8 to means 14,
The user terminal is capable of searching for a type of gaming machine installed in a store using a predetermined search system (game room search system or the like) (search processing unit 313 of the control unit 31 in FIG. 49, etc.). With
The guide information providing means may constitute a management device characterized in that it can further provide guide information up to the type of gaming machine searched using the search system.
According to this, it is possible to further provide guidance information up to the type of gaming machine searched by the user terminal using the search system.

As an invention relating to means 16,
A management apparatus according to any one of means 8 to means 15,
A game availability determination unit (such as a gaming machine search processing unit 5111 of the control unit 51 in FIG. 48) capable of determining whether or not a game is possible in the type of gaming machine that is the guidance target by the guidance information providing unit;
When it is determined that the game cannot be performed by the game availability determination means (S1103: Yes in FIG. 62, etc.), predetermined notification to the user terminal (display indicating that the game cannot be performed, sound output, etc.) Notification information providing means (such as the gaming machine search processing unit 5111 of the control means 51 in FIG. 48) capable of providing notification information (such as error notification in FIG. 62) for executing
A management apparatus characterized by further comprising: may be configured.
According to this, when it is not possible to play a game with the type of gaming machine targeted for guidance, the user terminal can be caused to execute a predetermined notification, which is convenient.

The invention according to means 17 is
A game system (game room guidance system 1000C, etc. in FIG. 30) comprising a user terminal (mobile terminal 3, etc. in FIG. 30) and a management device (server 5, etc. in FIG. 30) that can communicate with the user terminal. Because
The user terminal is
Notification means (such as the search processing unit 313 of the control unit 31 in FIG. 49) capable of notifying the management device of the type of gaming machine selected by a user in a store where a plurality of types of gaming machines are installed;
The management in response to information acquisition from a predetermined device (transmission device 7 in FIG. 51: transmitter ID, floor, district, representative, etc. in the transmission device management table 526 in FIG. 52) associated with location information in the store. Communication means (communication unit 40f in FIG. 49, etc.) capable of communicating with the apparatus;
51. Guidance information (such as a floor map in FIG. 51) for guiding the user from the position of the own terminal specified by the management device to the installation location of the type of gaming machine notified by the notification means is acquired from the management device. Guidance information acquisition means (such as the guidance processing unit 315 of the control unit 31 in FIG. 49);
Notification means (such as the touch panel display unit 37 in FIG. 49) capable of notifying the guide information acquired by the guide information acquisition means;
With
The management device
Based on communication with the communication means, position specifying means (such as the position information calculation processing unit 5113 of the control means 51 in FIG. 48) capable of specifying the position of the user terminal;
Guide information (such as the floor map in FIG. 51) for guiding the user from the position specified by the position specifying means to the installation location of the type of gaming machine notified by the notification means can be provided to the user terminal. Guidance information providing means (such as the local information processing unit 5115 of the control means 51 in FIG. 48),
Comprising
This is a gaming system characterized by the above.
According to this, it becomes possible for the user to check information related to the installation location of the gaming machine in the store, and convenience can be improved.

As an invention relating to means 18,
A gaming system described in means 17, comprising:
The management device is capable of executing a gaming machine determination process for determining the type of gaming machine corresponding to the unique information of the user who owns the user terminal (member information in the member information management table 529 in FIG. 41). Further equipped with machine determination processing means (such as the gaming machine search processing unit 5113 of the control means 51),
The guidance information providing means can further provide guidance information to an installation location of the type of gaming machine determined by the gaming machine determination processing means.
You may comprise the game system characterized by this.
According to this, it is possible to automatically determine the type of gaming machine corresponding to the user's unique information, and provide guidance information to the installation location of the determined type of gaming machine.

As an invention relating to means 19,
A gaming system described in means 18, comprising:
The gaming machines include gaming machines for foreign users (foreign copyright gaming machines, inbound gaming machines,
53) including the foreign version of the unit management table 528 of FIG.
The gaming machine determination processing means uses language information (such as the language used in the member information) that is information about the user's language, or country of origin information (member information management in FIG. 41) that is information about the user's country of origin. The gaming system may be configured to execute the gaming machine determination processing using the nationality included in the member information of the table 529 as the unique information.
According to this, for foreign users, it is possible to automatically determine the type of gaming machine corresponding to the user's unique information.

As an invention related to means 20,
A gaming system described in means 19, comprising:
The guidance information providing means displays information for enabling the user terminal to notify the guidance information in a language corresponding to the specific information (language corresponding to nationality, etc.) (a floor map is displayed in a language corresponding to nationality) To provide information etc.)
The notifying means notifies the guide information in a language based on information provided by the guide information providing means;
You may comprise the game system characterized by this.
According to this, it is possible to notify the guidance information provided from the management device in a language corresponding to the user, which is convenient.

As an invention relating to means 21,
A gaming system according to any one of means 18 to 20, comprising:
The gaming machines include gaming machines (1 pachi, 4 pachis, etc.) with different lending rates (1 yen, 4 yen, etc.) of game media (game balls, etc.) used for the game,
The gaming machine determination processing means is information related to the gaming value (the number of stored balls, etc.) stored by the user in association with a game on the gaming machine, and stored gaming value information for each loan rate (the number of stored balls of 1 pachi, 4 pachis) The gaming system may be configured to execute the gaming machine determination process using the number of balls, etc.) as the unique information.
According to this, it is possible to automatically determine the type of gaming machine corresponding to the unique information, with the information related to the gaming value saved by the user accompanying the game at the gaming machine as the unique information.

Further, as an invention relating to means 22,
A gaming system according to any one of means 18 to means 21, comprising:
The gaming machine determination processing means performs the gaming machine determination processing using the game history information (such as the game history for each store member in FIG. 12B) that is information relating to the user's gaming history at the gaming machine as the unique information. You may comprise the game system characterized by performing.
According to this, it is possible to automatically determine the type of gaming machine corresponding to the unique information, using the information related to the game history of the user at the gaming machine as the unique information.

As an invention relating to means 23,
A gaming system described in any one of means 18 to means 22,
The management device includes member registered user identification information (store member ID, etc.) that can identify a member registered user who is a user registered in the store, and unique information (member information, etc.) of the member registered user. Is further provided with storage means (storage means 52 in FIG. 48: member information management table 529, etc.)
The gaming machine determination processing means may constitute a gaming system characterized in that the gaming machine determination processing is executed based on unique information stored in association with the member registration user identification information. .
According to this, it is possible to automatically determine the gaming machine corresponding to the specific information of the user for the user registered as a member in the store.

As an invention related to means 24,
A gaming system according to any one of means 18 to 23,
The informing means provides guidance information up to the installation location of the type of gaming machine determined by the gaming machine determination processing means (such as the installation location of the type of gaming machine automatically searched based on member information) by the user. A game characterized by being able to preferentially notify the guidance information up to the installation location of the selected type of gaming machine (such as the installation location of the type of gaming machine searched according to the user's selection). A system may be configured.
According to this, it is convenient because it is possible to preferentially display the guidance information up to the installation location of the type of gaming machine automatically determined based on the user's unique information.

As an invention relating to means 25,
A gaming system according to any one of means 17 to 24,
The user terminal is capable of searching for a type of gaming machine installed in a store using a predetermined search system (game room search system or the like) (search processing unit 313 of the control unit 31 in FIG. 49, etc.). Further comprising
The guidance information providing means may constitute a gaming system characterized in that it can further provide guidance information up to the type of gaming machine searched through the search system.
According to this, it is possible to further provide guidance information up to the type of gaming machine searched by the user terminal using the search system.

As an invention relating to means 26,
A gaming system according to any one of means 17 to means 25, wherein
The management device is configured to determine whether or not a game can be performed on the type of gaming machine targeted for guidance by the guidance information providing unit (such as a gaming machine search processing unit 5111 of the control unit 51 in FIG. 48). ,
When it is determined that the game cannot be performed by the game availability determination means (S1103: Yes in FIG. 62), the user terminal is caused to execute a predetermined notification (display that game cannot be performed). Notification information providing means (such as the control means 51 in FIG. 48) capable of providing information for notification (such as error notification in FIG. 62),
Further comprising
The user terminal further includes notification information acquisition means (such as the control unit 31 in FIG. 49) for acquiring notification information provided by the notification information providing means (such as S1002 in FIG. 62).
The notification means is based on the notification information acquired by the notification information acquisition means,
The predetermined notification can be executed (S1003 in FIG. 62, etc.)
You may comprise the game system characterized by this.
According to this, when a game cannot be performed with the type of gaming machine targeted for guidance, the user terminal can execute a predetermined notification, which is convenient.

The invention according to means 27 is
A user terminal (such as the portable terminal 3 in FIG. 49) provided with communication means (communication unit 40f, short-range wireless communication unit 40g, etc. in FIG. 49) and notification means (touch panel display unit 37, etc. in FIG. 49),
Notification means (search processing unit 313 of the control unit 31 in FIG. 49) for notifying the management device (the server 5 in FIG. 48, etc.) of the type of gaming machine selected by the user in the store where a plurality of types of gaming machines are installed. etc),
The communication according to information acquisition from a predetermined device (transmitting device 7 in FIG. 51, transmitter ID, floor, district, representative, etc. in transmitting device management table 526 in FIG. 52) associated with location information in the store. Communication control means (such as the control unit 31 in FIG. 49) for controlling the means to communicate with the management device;
In order to guide the user from the position of the own terminal specified by the management device based on communication with the communication means according to the control of the communication control means to the installation location of the type of gaming machine notified by the notification means Guidance information acquisition means (such as the guidance processing unit 315 of the control unit 31 of FIG. 49) for acquiring the guidance information (floor map of FIG. 51, etc.) from the management device,
Notification control means (such as the image display processing unit 317 of the control unit 31 in FIG. 49) for controlling the notification means to notify the guide information acquired by the guide information acquisition means,
As a program (such as the main program 337 in FIG. 49).
According to this, it becomes possible for the user to check information related to the installation location of the gaming machine in the store, and convenience can be improved.

As an invention relating to means 28,
A program described in means 27,
The management device displays information for enabling the user terminal to notify the guidance information in a language corresponding to the user's unique information (language corresponding to nationality, etc.) (a floor map is displayed in a language corresponding to nationality) To provide information etc.)
You may comprise the program characterized by functioning the said alert | report control means to alert | report the said guidance information in the language (language etc. corresponding to a nationality) based on the information provided from the said management apparatus.
According to this, it is possible to notify the guidance information provided from the management device in a language corresponding to the user, which is convenient.

As an invention relating to means 29,
A program described in means 27 or 28,
Search means (such as the search processing unit 313 of the control unit 31 in FIG. 49) that searches the user terminal for a type of gaming machine installed in the store using a predetermined search system (game room search system or the like). Make it work,
The guidance information acquisition means functions to acquire guidance information up to the type of gaming machine searched through the search system from the management device.
You may comprise the program characterized by this.
According to this, since the user can check the guidance information up to the type of gaming machine searched using the search system by the user terminal, it is convenient.

Further, as an invention related to means 30,
A program according to any one of means 27 to 29,
When the user terminal cannot play a game with the type of gaming machine targeted for guidance, the user terminal is caused to execute a predetermined notification (display indicating that a game cannot be performed). Further function as notification information acquisition means (such as the control unit 31 in FIG. 49) for acquiring notification information from the management device,
Causing the notification control unit to function to execute the predetermined notification based on the notification information acquired by the notification information acquisition unit;
You may comprise the program characterized by this.
According to this, when a game cannot be performed with the type of gaming machine targeted for guidance, the user terminal can execute a predetermined notification, which is convenient.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
A store visit management system including a communication device (for example, the communication devices 2a to 2d in FIG. 1) and a management device (for example, the server 5 in FIG. 1),
The communication device is arranged in a store (for example, store A to store D in FIG. 1), and a user terminal (for example, mobile terminal 3 in FIG. 1) owned by the user and a plurality of communication methods (for example, FIG. 1). Bluetooth (registered trademark), WiFi, sound wave, two-dimensional barcode) used in the communication devices 2a to 2d of the communication device 2a to 2d.
When the communication device or the user terminal communicates between the communication device and the user terminal, user identification information (for example, a member ID in FIG. 14) that can identify the user who has visited the store. ) And transmission processing (for example, S202 in FIG. 16) for transmitting store visit information including the communication method (for example, the communication method in FIG. 14) used for the communication to the management device,
Based on the received store visit information, the management device executes a tabulation process (for example, tabulation processing S350 in FIG. 16) for tabulating the visit of the user. Also good.
According to this, the communication method used by the user who visited the store for the communication between the communication device and the user terminal is counted by the management device, so that the communication method preferred by the user is determined and used. Various services suitable for the user can be provided, such as notification according to the user. Also, by comparing the usage rate of the communication method in the store management system, etc., determine the usage trend of the communication method by the user, and use it as a reference for selecting the communication method of the communication device installed in the store in the future. Is also possible.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
A store management system according to the above means,
The management device determines the communication method (for example, the high-frequency communication method of FIG. 14) that is frequently used by the user based on the store visit information, and the advertisement of the store that employs the determined communication method, You may comprise the store visit management system characterized by performing the advertisement process (for example, advertisement selection process S370 of FIG. 16) performed preferentially with respect to the said user terminal which the said user owns.
According to this, based on the result of the aggregation process, by advertising a store where a communication device that employs a frequently used communication method is installed, the store that is easy for the user to use is targeted for the advertisement. It becomes possible to attract users effectively to the store.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
A store management system according to the above means,
The management apparatus may constitute a store visit management system that can detect that the communication method included in the store visit information is different from the communication method used in the store.
According to this, it is possible to determine an unauthorized use such as illegally acquiring a store visit point and to take an appropriate measure against the unauthorized use such as not giving a store visit point in the case of unauthorized use.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
A store management system according to the above means,
The communication method includes a first communication method that is easy for the user to notice (for example, a communication method that uses a two-dimensional barcode) and a second communication method that is difficult for the user to notice (for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark)). ), WiFi, a communication method using sound waves)
When the user terminal communicates with the communication apparatus using the second communication method, the user terminal notifies the user that communication has been performed in a form different from the first communication method (for example, FIG. 16). The store visit management system may be configured to be capable of executing S206).
According to this, even if it is a communication method in which it is difficult to notice that communication has been performed, the user can confirm that communication has been performed between the communication device and the user terminal.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
In the store visit management system according to the above means,
The management device may constitute a store visit management system that performs point grant processing (for example, S306 in FIG. 16) for granting store visit points to the user based on the received store visit information. Good.
According to this, it becomes possible to attract the user to the store by giving the user a store visit point as a privilege for the store visit.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
In the store visit management system according to the above means,
When the management device performs communication between the communication device and the user terminal, the management device executes a process for conducting a questionnaire to the user (S360, S302 to S305 in FIG. 16), and gives the points. The processing may constitute a store visit management system characterized in that the store visit points given to the user are different depending on whether the questionnaire is answered or not.
According to this, for example, when responding to a questionnaire, giving more store points than when not answering the questionnaire, the user's willingness to answer the questionnaire is improved, and the response rate of the questionnaire is improved Is possible.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
In the store visit management system according to the above means,
The questionnaire processing may constitute a store visit management system characterized in that the appearance rate of a questionnaire corresponding to a questionnaire that the user has not answered before is lowered or is not issued.
According to this, a questionnaire that the user can easily answer is presented, and it becomes possible to improve the questionnaire response rate.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
In the store visit management system according to the above means,
The communication device transmits a plurality of types of information with different transmission times,
The tabulation process may constitute a store visit management system that tabulates whether or not the user terminal has received a plurality of types of information.
According to this, it becomes possible to estimate the staying time in the store that visited the store based on the reception of a plurality of types of information. With such a configuration, for example, when the store is a game store, it is also possible to estimate whether the store has been visited only for collecting store visit points or whether a game has actually been performed.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
In the store visit management system according to the above means,
A plurality of the communication devices (for example, the communication devices 2a-1 to 2a-10 and 2d-1 to 2d-3 in FIG. 29) are arranged in the store, and different predetermined information (for example, FIG. 14 (a) in-store area ID)
The tabulation processing may constitute a store visit management system that tabulates whether or not the user terminal has received a plurality of the predetermined information.
According to this, the management apparatus which received predetermined information recognizes with which communication apparatus in the store the user communicated by transmitting the predetermined information from which each communication apparatus arrange | positioned in the same store differs. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to determine where the user communicated in the store. By accumulating such use positions in the store, it is possible to determine information related to the user's behavior such as a frequently used position and a low use position in the store.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
In the store visit management system according to the above means,
The management device
When performing communication between the communication device and the user terminal, a questionnaire process for performing a questionnaire for the user;
Based on the answer to the questionnaire and the information actually obtained by the user, the store visit management system is characterized by giving priority to the information obtained by the user and providing services and advertisements. May be configured.
According to this, since the information obtained by the user actually performing is based on the actual behavior of the user, it becomes possible to provide highly accurate advertisements and services according to the user's needs.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
In the store visit management system according to the above means,
The user terminal can communicate with a game medium management device (for example, the medal management computer 550 in FIG. 9) that manages game media.
The management device executes an advertisement process for performing different advertisements on the user terminal depending on whether or not predetermined communication is performed between the user terminal and the game medium management device. You may comprise the store visit management system characterized by doing.
According to this, by performing a different advertisement on the user terminal when the communication with the game medium management device is performed and when it is not performed, for example, when performing communication, the number of saved game media, etc. It is possible to perform an advertisement according to the game situation.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
In the store visit management system according to the above means,
A message forming process (for example, a message forming process S380 in FIG. 16) that forms a message according to the number of game media owned by the user (for example, the number of stored medals in the store member saving management table in FIG. 10A). ) May be configured to perform the store visit management system.
According to this, a user who is notified of a message corresponding to the number of owned game media can recognize the game situation at the store (game store) where the customer came. Further, the store (game shop) side can also attract users to the game by notifying messages according to the number of game media.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
A management device capable of communicating with a communication device,
The communication device is arranged in a store, and can communicate with a user terminal owned by a user in any one of a plurality of communication methods,
When the communication device or the user terminal communicates between the communication device and the user terminal, the communication device or the user terminal is used for the communication and user identification information that can identify the user who has visited the store. Executes a transmission process for transmitting store visit information including the communication method to the management device,
The management apparatus may constitute a management apparatus that executes a totaling process for performing totaling on the visit of the user based on the received store visit information.
According to this, the communication method used by the user who visited the store for the communication between the communication device and the user terminal is totaled to determine the communication method that the user prefers to use, and according to the user It is possible to provide various services suitable for the user, such as providing notifications. Also, by comparing the usage rate of the communication method in the store management system, etc., determine the usage trend of the communication method by the user, and use it as a reference for selecting the communication method of the communication device installed in the store in the future. Is also possible.

In addition, as an invention related to other means,
A program that can be executed by a management device and a user terminal that can communicate with a communication device,
The communication device is arranged in a store and can communicate with the mobile terminal owned by a user in any one of a plurality of communication methods,
When the communication is performed between the communication device and the user terminal, the user terminal includes user identification information that can identify a user who has visited the store, and store information including the communication method used for communication. You may comprise the program characterized by performing the transmission process transmitted to the said management apparatus.
According to this, the communication method used by the user who visited the store for communication between the communication device and the user terminal is transmitted to the management device, so that the communication method preferred by the user is determined and used. Various services suitable for the user can be provided, such as notification according to the user. Also, by comparing the usage rate of the communication method in the store management system, etc., determine the usage trend of the communication method by the user, and use it as a reference for selecting the communication method of the communication device installed in the store in the future. Is also possible.

It is a system block diagram which shows the whole image of a store visit management system. It is a figure for demonstrating arrangement | positioning of the communication apparatus in a shop. It is a system block diagram which shows the whole image of the game system in a game store. It is a front view showing a slot machine and a medal lending machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a medal lending machine. (A) is a figure which shows the card table of a medal lending machine, (b) is a figure which shows the card receiving game information of a medal lending machine, (c) shows the medal information of a medal lending machine (D) is a figure which shows the counter information of a medal lending machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a card management computer. (A) is a store membership card table of a card management computer, (b) is a figure which shows the general card table of a card management computer. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a medal management computer. (A) is a store member saving management table of a medal management computer, (b) is a figure which shows the general saving management table of a medal management computer. It is a figure which shows the unit management table of a medal management computer. (A) is a store member information management table of a medal management computer, (b) is a figure which shows the game history table according to store member of a medal management computer. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a portable terminal. (A) is a history management table, (B) is a diagram showing a member information management table. It is a figure which shows a shop information management table. It is a flowchart which shows the store visit process performed with a store visit management system. It is a flowchart which shows a total process. It is a flowchart which shows a questionnaire selection process. It is a flowchart which shows an advertisement selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a message formation process. It is a figure which shows the top screen of a point program (point application). It is a figure which shows the menu content of a point program. It is a figure which shows the communication system selection screen of a point program. It is a figure which shows the questionnaire screen of a point program. It is a figure which shows the point notification screen of a point program. It is a figure which shows the game history screen of a point program. It is a flowchart which shows the store visit process in other embodiment. It is a figure which shows the two-dimensional barcode utilization screen of a point program. It is a figure for demonstrating arrangement | positioning of the communication apparatus in the store in other embodiment. It is a system block diagram of 2nd Embodiment and 3rd Embodiment which show the whole image of the game system. It is a block diagram of 2nd Embodiment which shows an example of the memory | storage means with which a server is provided. It is a block diagram of 2nd Embodiment which shows an example of a function structure of a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of a shop condition screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a shop search screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a shop information screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a shop map screen. It is a principle figure which shows an example of the detection method of a store visit. It is a figure which shows an example of a table structure of a search history management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a table structure of a store visit history management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a table structure of a shop information management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a table structure of a member information management table. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of the total information totaled according to rank for every store. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a shop search process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a transfer content determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a store visit process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a total process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a rank update process. It is a block diagram of 3rd Embodiment which shows an example of a function structure of a server. It is a block diagram of 3rd Embodiment which shows an example of a function structure of a portable terminal. It is a block diagram of 3rd Embodiment which shows an example of a function structure of a transmitter. It is explanatory drawing of an example of a premises information storage part. It is a figure which shows an example of a table structure of a transmission apparatus management table. It is a figure which shows an example of a table structure of a unit management table. It is a figure which shows an example of the shop condition screen of a gaming machine search system. It is a figure which shows an example of a rate selection screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a game machine selection screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an error screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a guidance screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a guidance screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a game hall guidance preparation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the setting process which the transmitter 7 performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a game hall guidance process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the system for games containing a management apparatus. It is a front view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a management apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of a whole safe signal and a right area safe signal. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of a firing intensity signal. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of the firing strength signal in the game state per special figure. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of the firing stop signal during the variable display of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of the firing stop signal in a high base state. It is a figure which shows an example of the game data which a management apparatus memorize | stores. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation history data which a management apparatus memorize | stores. It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a data display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of a function structure of a data display apparatus.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an overall image of a store visit management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The store visit management system includes a server 5 and communication devices 2a to 2d installed in the stores A to D. The communication devices 2a to 2d are denoted by reference symbols a to d for each communication method, but may be hereinafter referred to as the communication device 2 as a generic term of the communication devices 2a to 2d. Note that the stores targeted by the store management system can target not only the stores A to D shown in FIG. 1 but also a large number of stores where the communication device 2 is installed.

  The communication device 2 can communicate with the mobile terminal 3 owned (owned) by a user (user) as a member of the store visit management system. The communication method of the communication device 2 has various forms. For example, the communication device 2a installed in the store A employs a short-range wireless communication method according to the Bluetooth standard. In addition, the communication device 2b installed in the store B employs a wireless communication method based on the WiFi standard. In addition, the communication device 2c installed in the store C employs a wireless communication method using sound waves. And the communication apparatus 2d installed in the shop D employ | adopts a communication system with the portable terminal 3 which uses a two-dimensional barcode (two-dimensional code). As for the communication method using the two-dimensional barcode, the two-dimensional barcode is displayed on the communication device 2d side and read by the camera of the portable terminal 3, or the two-dimensional barcode is displayed on the portable terminal 3 side. There is a mode of reading with a camera or a scanner provided in the communication device 2d.

  The server 5 is installed by a store management system manager, and communicates with the communication device 2 installed on the store side and the mobile terminal 3 via the wireless base station 4 via a communication network such as the Internet. It is possible. The server 5 includes a control means 51 composed of a CPU, a communication unit, etc., and a storage means 52 for storing various programs and data, as in a normal computer.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of the communication device 2a in the store A. The store A has an industry type game store, and game islands 3A to 3E in which a plurality of slot machines 1 as game machines are arranged are installed in the store. The communication device 2a is installed near the gift exchange counter in the store. In the vicinity of the communication device 2a, it is possible to acquire store points using the mobile terminal 3, and the communication method used (in this case, Bluetooth) Standard communication system) is displayed using a signboard or the like. A user who is a member on the store management system starts a program installed on the mobile terminal 3 (which will be described in detail later), and communicates with the communication device 2a in the communication area A. It is possible to obtain store visit points. Similarly, in the other stores B to D, the communication devices 2a to 2d are installed in the store, and store visit points can be acquired by a predetermined communication method.

  As described above, the store visit management system according to the present embodiment communicates between the communication device 2 installed in the store and the mobile terminal 3 owned by the user using a predetermined communication method, whereby the user visits the store. It is possible to confirm the fact that the customer has done the service and to provide a point-of-sales service. Further, there are a plurality of types of communication methods adopted by the communication device 2, and the store side can select any one of the communication methods. 1 and 2, one communication device 2a to 2d is installed in each store A to D, but a plurality of communication devices 2 that employ different communication methods are installed in each store A to D. May be. Or it is good also as a structure which the one communication apparatus 2 can respond | correspond to a some communication system.

  In the store management system of this embodiment, in the mobile terminal 3 owned by the user, when the store that visited the store is a game store (pachinko store, slot store, etc.), game media (medals and game balls) managed in the store It is possible to refer to information about. First, management of game media in a game store will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram showing an overall image of the gaming system 1000. The gaming system 1000 includes a slot machine 1, a medal lending machine 100, a card management computer 500, a medal management computer 550, a hall computer 540, a call lamp 200, a gift exchange POS 570, a payment device 580, and a communication device. 2a.

  The slot machine 1 is a gaming machine that is arranged in parallel on each gaming island (not shown) arranged in the game hall. The medal lending machine 100 is installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the slot machine 1 at a predetermined side position of the slot machine 1 and is issued mainly for general players who are not registered as store members. A general card having a prepaid function, which is a game storage medium, a store member card which is a game storage medium issued to a store member registered as a store member in the gaming machine, and the store member card equivalent to the store member card As a gaming storage medium having a function, a mobile terminal 3 such as a mobile phone or a smartphone owned by a store member registered in advance by the store member is accepted, and a medal, which is a game medium used for a game in a gaming machine, is lent out. In addition to counting medals earned by processing and games in the corresponding slot machine 1, the payout (return of medals within the range of the counted medals) ) Is a gaming device of the present invention to perform.

  In the following description, the general card, the store member card, and the mobile terminal 3 owned by the store member may be described as “cards” without being distinguished from each other. Further, the store member card and the mobile terminal 3 may be described as “store member cards” without being distinguished from each other.

  The card management computer 500 manages the cards used in the medal lending machine 100, the medal lending machine 100, and the like. The medal management computer 550 manages the number of counted medals counted in each medal lending machine 100, and the number of stored medals owned by the store member who owns the store member card or the portable terminal 3 so that it can be used for the game again (hereinafter referred to as the medal management computer 550). , The number of stored balls) and the number of medals stored in a general card (hereinafter also referred to as the number of balls). The hall computer 540 manages game information such as table data of each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall.

  The call lamp 200 receives an operation button for calling a store clerk of the game hall, and information on the game from the gaming machine, and the game situation such as the number of big hits and big bonuses and the number of rotations from the previous big hits and big bonuses. And a display unit for displaying a game history and the like. The prize exchange POS 570 is installed at a counter where a game shop clerk is present, and is operated by the shop clerk to exchange the game value corresponding to the number of medals and the number of stored medals associated with the cards with a prize. Execute. The payment apparatus 580 receives the cards and executes a process for paying the prepaid balance associated with these cards into cash.

  And each apparatus which comprises these gaming systems 1000 of this embodiment is connected so that bidirectional | two-way data communication is possible via the hub (HUB) 70 and the communication cable 80, as shown in FIG. Each connected device is assigned a local IP address to form a local area network (LAN), and each of these devices connected to the local area network (LAN) can be individually identified. Each device has an IP address table in which each device (unit) ID is associated with a local IP address, a unit management table (see FIG. 11) described later, and the like. By assigning each local IP address specified by (unit) ID to transmission data and transmitting / receiving And to be able to perform the transmission and reception of data with each other. The local area network (LAN) is provided with a router 82 for communicating with an external communication network.

  As described above, the card management computer 500 according to the present embodiment manages the prepaid balance (game value) remaining in each card and accesses the communication network via the router 82 so that these cards can be used. It is possible to perform two-way data communication with a management server installed at a card management company outside the amusement hall that manages the game. By transmitting various types of management information from the card management computer 500 to the management server, the card management company can grasp the sales etc. of cards at each game hall by the management server.

  Next, a slot machine that is an example of a gaming machine and a medal lending machine that is an example of a gaming device will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the slot machine 1 and the medal lending machine.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of slot machines 1 are juxtaposed on a plurality of game islands (not shown) arranged in the game hall, and a housing 11a whose front surface is open, and a left side of the housing 11a. The front door 11b is pivotally supported by the front door 11b. The reels 12L, 12C, and 12R in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction at the upper position inside the housing 11a. Of the symbols arranged on the reels 12L, 12C, and 12R, Three consecutive symbols are arranged so that they can be seen from the perspective window 13.

  When a game (game) is performed in the slot machine 1, first, a medal M, which is an example of a disk-shaped game medium, is inserted from the medal insertion unit 14, or a number is set using credits. To use credits, the MAXBET switch 16 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 are valid, and the operation of the start switch 17 is valid, that is, the game can be started. In the present embodiment, the winning lines L1 to L5 become effective when three cards are determined as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets is set. In addition, when the medal M is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit. When the start switch 17 is operated, the reels 12L, 12C, and 12R start to rotate. The player operates the stop buttons 18L, 18C, 18R provided corresponding to the reel stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to stop the rotation of the reels 12L, 12C, 12R. When the symbol combination of the stopped reels 12L, 12C, and 12R satisfies the winning conditions, the medal is discharged from the medal discharge port 19.

  The medal lending machine 100 is installed corresponding to a side position on a predetermined side of the slot machine 1 (right side toward the slot machine 1 in this embodiment), accepts bills or cards, and is used for gaming in a gaming machine. A process for lending a medal M, which is a disc-shaped game medium, a process for receiving a medal M acquired by a player in a game in the slot machine 1, and counting the received medal M; Processing for making it possible to specify the counted number of acquired medals from the cards is performed.

  The medal lending machine 100 includes a card management computer 500 for managing the cards used in the medal lending machine 100 and the medal lending machine 100, and a medal management computer 550 for managing the number of stored medals and the number of medals. Various computers such as the hall computer 540 for managing game information such as the base data of each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall are connected, and bidirectional data communication is possible between these computers. It is said that.

  The cards used in the present embodiment execute non-contact communication with an external reader / writer device as well as non-volatile memory for storing various data and rewriting and reading of the stored information. An IC card having an IC chip having a control unit is used, and for these cards, a card ID that can identify each card, specifically, a card ID that starts with VC for a general card However, store member cards (store member card and mobile terminal 3) store store member card IDs beginning with KC in an unrewritable manner, the type of which can be identified from the card ID, and prepaid Various data such as prepaid balance data capable of specifying the balance is stored.

  The store member card is issued to a store member who has registered as a store member in the amusement hall, and stores a store member ID given to the store member in a non-rewritable manner. Further, the mobile terminal 3 has a function equivalent to that of the store member card in a terminal such as a mobile phone owned by the store member, and stores the store member card ID and the store member ID in a non-rewritable manner. Store members can use the store membership cards to earn and count the medals M once again the next day or later, so that they can use the stored medals again. The number of saving medals, which is data of the saving medal, is not directly stored, and the number of saving medals is stored in association with the card ID and the store member ID in the medal management computer 550 that manages information on the saving medals. As a result, the card ID and the store member ID are specified.

  Similarly to the saving medal, the medal management computer 550 also stores the card ID, the store member ID, and the medal information in association with each other, so that the card ID store or The number of medals can be specified from the member ID. In addition, for these possessed medals, not only the store membership cards but also general cards, similarly, medal management computer 550 stores information on possessed medals in association with card IDs. The information on medals is not memorized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to store information on held medals in a general card so that the information on held medals in the medal management computer 550 can be collated.

  The general card is purchased and issued by a card issuing / payment machine (not shown) installed in the amusement hall, and is also issued by the medal lending machine 100. The general card stores the number of balls and date based on the counted number of balls counted by the player who owns the general card, and the number of balls is stored only on that day. The card unit 703 can be used.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the number of possessed balls is written and stored only in the general card, but the present invention is not limited to this, and data on the number of retained balls and the number of accumulated balls is used. May be stored in the store membership card in the same manner as a general card.

  Next, the medal lending machine 100 of this embodiment is demonstrated based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the medal lending machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 101 having a front rectangular opening and a front opening, and an opening / closing plate 102 capable of opening and closing the front lower opening of the housing 101. And various devices to be described later are built in.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a banknote insertion slot 110 for inserting banknotes is provided at the front upper portion of the opening / closing plate 102, and a liquid crystal display 123 with a touch panel 124 is provided at a lower position thereof. In the liquid crystal display 123 with the touch panel 124, various operations on the medal lending machine 100 are accepted, and information such as prepaid balance, number of medals, and number of stored medals is displayed. . At a lower position of the liquid crystal display 123 with the touch panel 124, a state notification lamp 111 which is configured by a full color LED and can be informed of the state of the medal lending machine 100 by being lit in a plurality of colors, or a store membership card. And a card insertion slot 112 for inserting a general card.

  Below the status notification lamp 111, a deposit enabling lamp 113 for notifying that the deposit is available, a return button 114 for discharging the inserted store membership card and the general card, a card balance, an error code, and the like are displayed. The card balance display unit 115, the medal lending button 116 for paying out the medal M, the medal lending lamp 117 for displaying that the medal M can be lent, and the state of the lending medal storage unit (not shown) are notified. When the medal expired lamp 118, the numeric keypad 120 for inputting the PIN code of the store member card, and the store member card are accepted, the store member card ID and store member stored in the store member card are received. Replay button 121 for executing a replay game using the number of stored medals specified by the ID, and a replay game A personal identification number display portion 119 for personal identification number entered in the practice appears, counting button 122 for starting the counting of the medals M manually is provided.

  A terminal reader / writer 170 for acquiring (reading out) the store member card ID and the store member ID stored in the mobile terminal 3 from the mobile terminal 3 is disposed below the various operation units.

  Below the terminal reader / writer 170, a medal replenishment door 130 for opening a part of the opening / closing plate 102 when replenishing the medal M to the rental medal storage 183 is provided so as to be openable and closable with the lower side as a rotation axis. ing. The medal supply door 130 cannot be opened unless a predetermined key (not shown) carried by a shop clerk or the like is inserted into the medal supply door key 131.

  A receiving unit 140 for receiving and counting the medals M acquired by the player through the game is provided at a position below the medal supply door 130, and a receiving unit 140 is provided from the lower part of the receiving unit 140. An introduction path cover 141 that constitutes an introduction path for guiding the received medal M downward and introducing it into the introduction port 142 of the counting device 190 described later is extended downward.

  Further, a nozzle 150 that guides the medal M paid out from the payout device 182 (see FIG. 5) to the lower plate 15 of the slot machine 1 is slightly below the center position in the vertical direction of the introduction path cover 141. The path cover 141 is inserted in the front-rear direction.

  A light emitting unit 165 that emits light when the counting device 190 counts the medal M is provided at a position corresponding to the opening of the receiving unit 140 in the opening / closing plate 102, that is, on the entrance side of the opening of the receiving unit 140. Yes. The light emitting unit 165 is exposed to the front side from a horizontally long rectangular opening provided in the opening / closing plate 102.

  By providing the light emitting unit 165 in this manner, it is possible to notify the player that the medal M is counted by the counting device 190. In addition, since it is possible to notify surrounding players by emitting light that the medal M has been paid out in the corresponding slot machine 1, it is possible to enhance the production effect and to collect the gaze of the surrounding players. Thus, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized medal (a rooster medal) or the like from being inserted into the receiving unit 140.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the medal lending machine 100 according to the present embodiment. The medal lending machine 100 includes a bill recognition unit 180, a card reader / writer 187, a terminal reader / writer 170, a lending operation board 189, a replay operation board 185, a counting device 190, a payout device 182, a control unit 181 and the like. .

  The banknote recognition unit 180 is connected to the banknote insertion slot 110, takes in the banknote inserted into the banknote insertion slot 110, executes authentication of the authenticity and banknote type, and outputs the identification result to the control unit 181. The banknote recognition unit 180 can accept various banknotes (10,000, 5,000, 2,000, and 1,000 yen banknotes).

  The card reader / writer 187 is built in a position corresponding to the card insertion slot 112. The card reader / writer 187 reads and writes stored information such as the card ID stored in the store member card and the general card inserted from the card insertion slot 112, the store member ID (store member card only), and prepaid balance data. And a card stock part (not shown) for storing general cards (including collected cards) used for issuance, and cards stored in the card stock part (not shown) can be issued. Has been.

  The terminal reader / writer 170 performs wireless communication with the portable terminal 3 when the portable terminal 3 is held over (closer to a predetermined distance), and the card ID, store member ID, prepaid balance data, etc. are transmitted from the portable terminal 3. The stored information is read and written in a non-contact manner.

  As described above, the medal lending machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a means for receiving a general card or a store member card (card insertion slot 112, card reader / writer 187, etc.) and a means for receiving the mobile terminal 3 (terminal reader / writer 170, etc.). With both. In addition, the structure provided with only the means to receive the portable terminal 3 may be sufficient, without providing the means to receive a general card or a store member card.

  The counting device 190 counts the number of introduced medals M. The medals M introduced into the counting device 190 are inserted into the rotating disk, and the medals M discharged from the rotating disk one by one are aligned and detected by the photo sensor.

  The control unit 181 controls the operation of each device of the medal lending machine 100. The control unit 181 includes a central processing circuit (CPU) 181a capable of executing a control program, a card ID of a card, a prepaid balance, the number of medals, the number of stored medals, the number of points visited, and the number of corresponding slot machines 1 Data, RAM 181b capable of storing various data such as game information of store members in the game, a control program executed by the central processing circuit (CPU) 181a, and setting information including the device ID of the medal lending machine 100 It includes an EEPROM 181c, which is a rewritable nonvolatile memory, and a real-time clock (RTC) 181d capable of outputting time information, calendar information, etc. at that time. The RAM 181b is backed up by a battery (not shown), and the stored data is retained for a predetermined period even when the power is shut off. Further, the control unit 181 can perform bidirectional data communication with various computers via the communication unit 184 and the HUB 70 described above.

  The control unit 181 includes a display control board 129 for controlling the liquid crystal display 123 and the touch panel 124, a bill recognition unit 180, a state notification lamp 111, a card reader / writer 187, and a terminal reader / writer 170. In addition, a payout device 182 and a sound control board (not shown) for controlling a speaker (not shown) are connected. In the speaker, notification from the medal lending machine 100 is performed by voice. Note that the medal lending machine 100 itself may be configured to output a control signal for notification from the speaker of the calling lamp 200 without providing a means for outputting a voice. Further, the control unit 181 is connected to a reset switch 186 for resetting values of the total medal storage number, the own store medal storage number, and the fake medal storage number of medal information described later. The reset switch 186 is provided inside the housing 101 and can be operated when the opening / closing plate 102 (see FIG. 4) at the lower front of the housing 101 is opened.

  An open / close plate key 106 is provided at the upper end of the open / close plate 102 (see FIG. 4). By locking with the opening / closing plate key 106, the opening / closing plate 102 is detachably attached to the front side of the medal lending machine 100. Note that the opening / closing plate 102 cannot be removed unless a predetermined key (not shown) carried by a store clerk or the like of the game hall is inserted into the opening / closing plate key 106.

  In addition, a lending operation board 189 is connected to the control unit 181. The lending operation board 189 includes a card balance display 115 ′ corresponding to the card balance display unit 115, a medal lending button switch 116 ′ corresponding to the medal lending button 116, and a return button switch corresponding to the return button 114. 114 ′, a deposit enabling lamp 113, a medal lending lamp 117, a medal expired lamp 118, and a counting button switch 122 ′ corresponding to the counting button 122 are provided.

  Further, a replay operation board 185 is connected to the control unit 181. On the replay operation board 185, the code number display unit 119 ′ corresponding to the code number display unit 119, the numeric keypad switch 120 ′ corresponding to the numeric keypad 120, and the replay button switch 121 corresponding to the replay button 121 are displayed. 'And is provided.

  Further, the control unit 181 is connected to a counting device 190 provided at a lower position of the medal lending machine 100 so that each counting signal from the counting device 190 can be input. In response to the input of the counting signal from the counting device 190, various tables to be described later are updated.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing information (card table, card receiving game information, medal information, counter information) stored in the RAM 181b of the control unit 181. In the card table stored in the RAM 181b of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the card ID read from the cards, the store member ID (store member cards only), and the password (store) (Member card only), prepaid balance based on card ID and prepaid balance data, number of medals specified from card ID, number of saved medals specified from card ID and store member ID (store member cards only) In addition, a reception flag indicating whether one of the store member card and the general card is being received and whether the mobile terminal 3 corresponding to the store member card is being received or temporarily received is stored. Although not shown, the player's game history (for example, the number of rented medals, the number of used medals, the number of replayed medals, the number of counted medals, the number of jackpots, the jackpot) The number of fluctuations, the number of reach, etc.) are stored.

  The state in which the portable terminal 3 is being temporarily accepted means that the portable terminal 3 is held over the terminal reader / writer 170 and the terminal ID is transmitted from the portable terminal 3 to the medal lending machine 100, but the password is not yet input. State. The state in which the portable terminal 3 is being accepted means that the portable terminal 3 is held over the terminal reader / writer 170, the terminal ID is transmitted from the portable terminal 3 to the medal lending machine 100, and the password corresponding to the portable terminal 3 is received. The number is entered. The state of accepting the card is a state in which the card is inserted into the card reader / writer 187 and, in the case of a store member card, a password corresponding to the store member card is input.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the game information stored in the RAM 181b includes game information from the time when the store member card or the general card is inserted into the card reader / writer 187, that is, The game information related to the game of the player who owns the inserted store member card or general card is aggregated.

  Specifically, the start time (card acceptance time) when the player started the game, the end time (card return time) when the player finished the game, the player's game time, and the player's card The number of used medals indicating the number of medals that have been used since the receipt of the card, and the number of replay medals used for replay after accepting the player's card (store members only) are stored in the corresponding slot machine 1 A game player can grasp game information after the game starts.

  The medal information stored in the RAM 181b includes, as shown in FIG. 6C, the total number of payout medals that is the total number of medals paid today from the payout device 182, and the counting device 190 today. The total number of medals (the number of counted game media) that is the total number of medals received is stored. In addition, instead of storing the total number of payout medals and the total number of medals, the difference number of these may be stored.

  Further, the provisional medal number information stored in the RAM 181b stores the provisional medal number, which is the number of medals counted when the portable terminal 3 is temporarily accepting, as shown in FIG. 6D. .

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Next, the card management computer 500 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 7, a card management computer 500 used in the present embodiment has a CPU 502 that performs various processes executed by the card management computer 500 on a data bus 501 that transmits and receives data inside the computer, a work RAM 503 used as a memory, RTC 504 for outputting time information and calendar information, a storage device 505 including a hard disk, an input device 506 such as a keyboard and a mouse, a display device 507 for displaying and outputting various screens, and printing various information Data with printer 508 for output, each device such as medal lending machine 100 (control unit 181) and card issuing / payment machine connected to local area network (LAN), and external management server via router 82 Communication unit 509 for communication is connected The is a normal computer.

  The storage device 505 stores a store membership card table for managing the prepaid balance remaining in the store membership cards, in addition to a processing program in which processing contents for performing various processes executed in the card management computer 500 are described. (See FIG. 8A) and a general card table (see FIG. 8B) for managing the prepaid balance remaining on the general card are stored.

  In the store member card table, as shown in FIG. 8A, each store member card is associated with a store member card ID that can be individually identified, and the status of the store member card (accepted by the medal lending machine 100). The store member ID of the store member who owns the store member card, the prepaid balance, and the password used for authentication of the store member card and the portable terminal 3 are stored. Has been. Thereby, the prepaid balance and the personal identification number can be specified from the store member card ID or the store member ID stored in the store member card. In the present embodiment, the password of the store membership card is set in advance when the store membership card is issued.

  In the general card table, as shown in FIG. 8B, each general card is associated with a card ID that can be individually identified, and the status of the general card (whether it is being used or stored). ), The latest issue date and time that is the latest date and time when the general card was issued, and the prepaid balance. Thereby, the prepaid balance can be specified from the card ID stored in the general card.

  The card management computer 500 (CPU 502) of the present embodiment uses the device ID of the medal lending machine 100 and the received cards that are transmitted from each medal lending machine 100 in response to acceptance of the cards in the medal lending machine 100. In response to reception of the card acceptance notification including the read (store member) card ID and the prepaid balance, processing for determining whether or not the card can be used and returning it to the medal lending machine 100 is executed.

  In addition, the card management computer 500 (CPU 502) of the present embodiment is included in the received lending completion notification in response to receiving the lending completion notification transmitted along with the lending processing in the medal lending machine 100 (store member) ) A process of subtracting and updating the tax-included usage amount included in the lending completion notice from the prepaid balance stored in the store member card table or the general card table corresponding to the card ID is performed.

  In addition, the card management computer 500 (CPU 502) of the present embodiment receives the received card payment notice in response to the card payment notice transmitted in response to the execution of the issue / payment process in the medal lending machine 100 or the card issuing / payment machine. A process of adding and updating the deposit amount included in the card deposit notification to the prepaid balance stored in the store member card table or the general card table corresponding to the (store member) card ID included in the deposit notification is performed.

  Next, the medal management computer 550 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 9, the medal management computer 550 used in the present embodiment has a central processing process for performing various processes executed by the medal management computer 550 on a data bus 551 that transmits and receives data inside the computer. A device (CPU) 552, a RAM 553 used as a work memory, a real time clock (RTC) 554 for outputting time information and calendar information, a storage device 555 comprising a hard disk, an input device 556 such as a keyboard and a mouse, various screens Is a normal computer to which a display device 557 for displaying and output, a printer 558 for printing various information, and a communication unit 559 for performing data communication with the medal lending machine 100 connected to a local area network (LAN) are connected.

  In the storage device 555, in addition to a processing program in which processing contents for performing various processes executed in the medal management computer 550 are described, the store member on the business day owned by the store member who owns the store member card Is stored in a store member savings management table (see FIG. 10 (a)) for managing the number of medals acquired by the above and the number of saving medals acquired by the store member before the business day, and a general card. A general savings management table (see FIG. 10 (b)) for managing the number of medals earned on the day of business by the player who owns the general card, and a card being accepted by each medal lending machine 100 in the game hall A unit management table (see FIG. 11) for managing types and store members who own store member cards Store member information table (see FIG. 12 (a)) in which store member information is stored, and store member IDs that can specify store members are stored by store member in which game history including game information of the store members is stored. A game history table (see FIG. 12B) is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the store member saving management table is store member identification information that can identify each store member who owns the store member card in association with each store member card ID. The store member ID, the total number of medals earned by the store member on the business day, and the number of medals that are unused for gaming or prize exchange, and the store member acquired before the business day The number of saved medals, which is the total number of acquired medals, and is the number of unused medals for gaming or prize exchange is stored. Thereby, from the card ID or store member ID stored in the store member card, the number of medals and the number of stored medals owned by the store member can be specified.

  In addition, the number of medals managed in the store member savings management table is managed as the number of medals only on that business day, and the number of medals present in the store member savings management table in the closing process after the end of business is All are reset after being added to the number of stored medals.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, the general savings management table associates each general card with a card ID that can be individually identified, and owns the latest issue date and time of the general card and the general card. Stored is the total number of medals that the player has acquired on the business day and the number of medals that are unused for the game or prize exchange. Thereby, the number of medals possessed by the player can be specified from the card ID stored in the general card.

  Note that the number of medals managed in the general savings management table is valid only on the business day, and all the medals existing in the general savings management table are reset in the closing process after the end of business. , Disabled. In addition, since the general card whose number of medals has been reset is a card whose location is unknown, it may be managed by adding a status such as “uncollected”, “taken away”, or “discarded”.

  In addition, the number of medals and the number of saved medals are managed by one medal management computer 550 here. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of medals and the number of saved medals may be managed by separate computers. In this case, the personal identification number may be associated with and managed by any of the computers that manage the number of medals and the number of stored medals.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the unit management table stores the local IP address of the medal lending machine 100 in association with the device ID uniquely assigned to each medal lending machine 100 installed in the game hall. IP, an installed island that stores the island number of the game island where the medal lending machine 100 is installed, and a situation that stores whether the medal lending machine 100 is accepting a card or is waiting. The corresponding machine number in which the machine number of the slot machine 1 to which the medal lending machine 100 corresponds is stored, and the reception ID in which the card ID of the card being accepted is stored.

  In the store member information table, as shown in FIG. 12A, the store member ID of the store member who owns the store member card is associated with the store member ID and the name (name of the store member). And store member attribute information (personal information) including gender, age, date of birth, occupation, address, and e-mail address.

  In addition, in the game history table for each store member, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), for each store member ID, the game history of the store member, specifically, the visit date, the slot machine 1 that played the game. Stores game history consisting of machine number, model name, game start time (time), game end time (time), game time from game start to game end, number of replay medals, number of used medals, number of medals Has been. The visit date of the game history table for each store member stores the date when the game history is stored based on the calendar information output from the RTC 554, and the game start time, game end time, and game history of the game time. Is stored based on the store member game history data transmitted from the medal lending machine 100 when the card is returned.

  Next, a configuration example of the mobile terminal 3 owned by a member user in the store visit management system will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of the mobile terminal 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As the mobile terminal 3, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, or the like can be used. By installing a point program (point application) on the portable terminal 3, it can be used as a device that can receive store visit points. The user does not need to have a point card or the like, and can store and manage store visit points using the mobile terminal 3.

  The mobile terminal 3 according to the present embodiment includes a control unit configured to include a control unit 31, a RAM 32, a storage unit 33, an image processing unit 34, an acoustic processing unit 41, and the like. The storage unit 33 can employ a nonvolatile storage means such as a NAND flash memory. The storage unit 33 stores a point program in the present embodiment and various data used in the program.

  The control unit 31 is a unit that controls the entire portable terminal 3 such as a CPU, and executes various controls based on programs and data stored in the storage unit 33. The RAM 32 temporarily stores data generated by the control of the control unit 31.

  The acoustic processing unit 41 is a means for performing input / output of acoustic relations of the mobile terminal 3. This is means for causing the speaker 42 to emit sound under the control of the control unit 31. In addition, the acoustic processing unit 41 can capture surrounding sounds from the connected microphone 43.

  The touch panel display unit 37 includes a display unit 37b that displays an image and a touch panel 37a disposed on the front surface or the back surface of the display unit 37b. As the touch panel 37a, various types such as a capacitance method that can recognize the touch position of the user can be adopted. The control unit 31 performs display on the display unit 37b and can determine which part of the displayed image is touch-input by touch input from the touch panel 37a.

  The image processing unit 34 is a means for inputting and outputting image relations of the mobile terminal 3. The image processing unit 34 outputs the image information formed by the control unit 31 to the display unit 37b. The image processing unit 34 has a function of capturing an image captured by the front camera 35 </ b> F disposed on the front surface (touch panel display unit 37 side) of the mobile terminal 3 or the rear camera 35 </ b> R disposed on the back surface of the mobile terminal 3. Have.

  The mobile terminal 3 has various communication units in order to communicate with the outside. In this embodiment, a mobile network communication unit 40a, a wireless LAN communication unit 40b, a Bluetooth communication unit 40c, an infrared communication unit 40d, and a non-contact communication unit 40e are provided. These various communication units are connected to the data bus via the communication management interface 40. The mobile network communication unit 40a can perform wireless communication via a mobile wireless network, and can perform communication or communication using the Internet by performing wireless communication with a wireless base station. The wireless LAN communication unit 40b can perform wireless LAN communication by wirelessly connecting to an access point connected on the LAN.

  The Bluetooth communication unit 40c employs a short-range wireless communication system based on the Bluetooth standard, and can perform wireless communication with a device that supports the standard. The infrared communication unit 40d employs a wireless communication method using infrared light emission and light reception, and can perform wireless communication with a device that complies with the same standard. The non-contact communication unit 40e employs short-range wireless communication based on the NFC standard, and can perform wireless communication with a device corresponding to the standard. The mobile terminal 3 of the present embodiment includes four communication units that enable near field communication in addition to the mobile network communication unit 40a. The communication unit employed in the mobile terminal 3 is the model of the mobile terminal 3 or the like. It depends on the specifications.

  The mobile terminal 3 according to the present embodiment is configured to include an input switch 39 in addition to the touch panel 37a as input means. The input switch 39 can be provided with various switches such as a power switch, a volume control switch, and a switch whose input application is changed by a program to be executed.

  FIG. 14A shows an example of a history management table, and FIG. 14B shows an example of a member information table. The history management table shown in FIG. 14A is a table that is stored and managed by the storage means 52 in the server 5 and includes a plurality of store visit information. The stored information is formed when a member who has the mobile terminal 3 and visits the store communicates with the communication device 2. The store visit information according to the present embodiment includes date and time, member ID, store ID, store area ID, communication method, transmission advertisement ID, questionnaire ID, answer status, and granted store visit points. The date and time in the store visit information is the date and time when communication was performed between the mobile terminal 3 and the communication device installed in the store, and corresponds to the date and time when the member visited the store. The member ID is member identification information registered in the store visit management system. The store ID is identification information of the store where the member visited. The in-store area ID is identification information indicating which communication device 2 has communicated when a plurality of communication devices 2 are installed in the store. By referring to the in-store area ID, the member can It is possible to specify where communication is performed. The communication method is information indicating which communication method is used to communicate with the communication device 2 on the mobile terminal 3 possessed by the member. In the present embodiment, any one of the four communication methods can be used as described with reference to FIG. 1, and the codes a to d in the store visit information are “a”: Bluetooth, “b”: Wifi, “c”: sound wave, “d”: two-dimensional barcode.

  The transmission advertisement ID is identification information indicating an advertisement displayed when a visiting point is given to a visiting member. The questionnaire ID is identification information indicating a questionnaire performed on the member when the store visit point is given to the member who has visited the store. The answer status is the answer of the member corresponding to the questionnaire ID, and is the answer number for the selective questionnaire. The answer status “0” indicates that the member who presented the questionnaire did not answer the questionnaire. The granted store visit points are store visit points granted when a member visits a store. By accumulating the store visit points, it is possible to exchange them for prizes such as products and services.

  The member information table shown in FIG. 14B stores member information of members registered in the store visit management system. In the member information of the present embodiment, for each member, the member ID, gender, high frequency communication method, communication method use count, favorite store ID, store visit history, store member, holding points, gift exchange history, advertisement history, questionnaire history It is comprised. The member ID is member identification information registered in the store visit management system. The gender is the gender of the member registered in the store visit management system. In addition to gender, various information such as name, address, nickname in the store management system, password for logging in, and e-mail address may be registered in the personal information regarding the member.

  The number of times of use of the communication method is the number of times of use of the communication method between the mobile terminal 3 and the communication device 2 when the member visits the store, and each code (“a”: Bluetooth, “b”: WiFi, “c”: The number of uses is stored for each sound wave, “d”: two-dimensional barcode). The high-frequency communication method indicates a communication method having the largest number of times of use of the communication method. The store visit history is the number of store visits for each member store, and stores the store visit count in association with the store ID. As the favorite store ID, the store ID of the store having the highest number of visits in the store visit history is stored. The store member has a store ID and a store member ID for stores where the store type is a game store (pachinko store or slot store) and the store is registered as a store member. The store member ID is the same as the store member ID described with reference to FIGS. The server 5 can use this store ID and store member ID to access a store member saving management table stored in the game store, a game history table for each store member, etc., and acquire the game status of the member. It is possible.

  The possession points are store visit points accumulated by members visiting the store. The prize exchange history is a history of exchanging possession points for prizes, and includes a pair of exchange date / time and identification information (prize ID) of exchanged prizes. The advertisement history is a history regarding the advertisement notified by the mobile terminal 3 when the member visits the store, and includes a set of the date and time when the advertisement is notified and the identification information (advertisement ID) of the notified advertisement. The questionnaire information is a history regarding the questionnaire conducted on the mobile terminal 3 when the member visits the store, and includes a combination of the date and time when the questionnaire was conducted, the identification information (questionnaire ID) of the questionnaire conducted, and the answer status of the questionnaire. ing.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the store information table. The store information table is a table that is stored and managed by the storage means 52 in the server 5 and includes store information of each store. The store information includes a store ID, a business type, a communication method, an address, advertisement information, a grant visit point, and a total grant visit point. The store ID is identification information indicating a store. The business type is information indicating the business category of the store. It is possible to stipulate pachinko stores, amusement stores such as slot stores, restaurants, retail stores, etc. as the types of stores. The address stores the location of the store. The advertisement information stores a file name corresponding to the store advertisement. By transmitting the advertisement file corresponding to this file name to the mobile terminal 3, it becomes possible to notify the store advertisement in the mobile terminal 3. Each store can perform a plurality of types of advertisements. In that case, a plurality of advertisement IDs corresponding to the advertisement file are stored. The store visit grant points are defined as the store visit points for members who visit the store. In the present embodiment, the value of the store visit points to be given is different depending on whether the questionnaire is answered or not. The total number of store visit points is the total number of store visit points granted to members by the store. The merchant operating the store visit management system bills each store for the cost of joining the store management system based on the total granted store visit points.

  In the store visit process for giving a store visit point to a member when visiting the store, there are a mode in which communication is performed between the mobile terminal 3 and the server 5 and a mode in which communication is performed between the communication device 2 and the server 5. First, a mode in which communication is performed between the mobile terminal 3 and the server 5 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing store visit processing executed by the store visit management system. In the form in which the mobile terminal 3 and the server 5 communicate with each other, the communication device 2 installed in the store transmits store visit confirmation information using a predetermined communication method. Further, in the vicinity of the communication device 2, a signboard or the like displays that it is a communication area to which a store visit point is given and indicates the communication method. The member who has visited the store can receive the store visit point using the portable terminal 3 possessed near the communication area.

  FIG. 21 is a top screen displayed on the touch panel display unit 37 when a point program (point application) is executed on the mobile terminal 3. Using this point program, the member can receive the store visit point at the store that visited the store. A menu button 371 is provided above the top screen. By touching the menu button 371, the menu contents of the point program are displayed as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, an item 371a for returning to the top screen, a transition item 371b for returning to the point receiving screen, and a history display item 371c at the amusement store are provided. The member who came to the store selects the transition item 371b to the point receiving screen after starting the point program.

  FIG. 23 is a point program communication method selection screen displayed when the transition item 371b to the point reception screen is operated. As described with reference to FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the communication device 2 has a plurality of types of communication methods. It is also conceivable that the communication methods that can be used by the mobile terminal 3 owned by the member are limited. Or, depending on the member, there may be a preferred communication method. In this embodiment, under such circumstances, the communication method used by the member can be selected. A plurality of communication method selection buttons 372a to 372d are provided on the communication method selection screen, and the member selects the communication method selection buttons 372a to 372d to be used corresponding to the communication device 2 in the store. In addition, when the communication method which can be used in the portable terminal 3 is limited, the communication method selection buttons 372a to 372d which cannot be used may be hidden or not selected.

  By selecting the communication method selection buttons 372a to 372d, the mobile terminal 3 communicates with the communication device 2 using the selected communication method. For example, when the communication method adopted by the communication device 2 is Bluetooth, the communication device 2 transmits store visit information to the mobile terminal 3 after establishing communication with the mobile terminal 3 according to the Bluetooth standard (S101). The store visit confirmation information includes at least the store ID of the store that visited the store. When a plurality of communication devices 2 are installed in the store, an in-store area ID corresponding to the communication device 2 with which the mobile terminal 3 communicated may be included. When the communication method is WiFi, the communication device 2 communicates with the mobile terminal 3 according to the WiFi standard, and transmits store visit confirmation information to the mobile terminal 3. When the communication method is sound waves, the mobile terminal 3 receives the store visit confirmation information emitted from the communication device 2 by the microphone 43. When the communication method is a two-dimensional barcode, the portable terminal 3 receives the store visit confirmation information by reading the two-dimensional barcode displayed on the communication device 2 with the rear camera 35R of the portable terminal 3.

  The mobile terminal 3 that has received the store visit confirmation information (S201: Yes) forms store visit information based on the store visit confirmation information and transmits it to the server 5. The store visit information includes the store ID and store area ID included in the store visit confirmation information, the date and time, the member ID, the communication method used with the communication device 2, and the like. Communication between the portable terminal 3 and the server 5 is performed via the portable network communication unit 40 a and the wireless base station 4. The server 5 that has received the store visit information (S301) first executes an aggregation process (S350) based on the store visit information.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the counting process executed by the server 5. In the counting process, the received store visit information is stored as history information in the history management table (S351). Then, the member information corresponding to the member ID included in the store visit information is read from the member information table described with reference to FIG. 14B (S352). Then, in the read member information, the communication method use count corresponding to the communication method of the store visit information is counted up (S353). If the communication method with the largest number of uses is changed during the communication method use count, the high-frequency communication method is updated (S354). Next, the store visit history in the member information is updated based on the store ID included in the received store visit information (S355). If the store ID with the highest number of store visits is changed in the store visit history, the favorite store ID is updated (S356).

  In this embodiment, a questionnaire is given to members who have visited the store. In the present embodiment, in the questionnaire selection process (S360), based on the results of the questionnaires that have been conducted for the members so far, whether or not to conduct a questionnaire and the selection of the questionnaire to be presented to the member when conducting the questionnaire Is done. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a questionnaire selection process. In the questionnaire selection process, first, a questionnaire response history is acquired from the member information in order to refer to the past questionnaire results of the member (S361). When it is determined that the questionnaire response rate is equal to or higher than the threshold based on the questionnaire response history (S362: Yes), a questionnaire to be presented to the member is selected (S363). The questionnaire presented to the member may be a questionnaire related to the store that visited the store, in addition to a survey related to the store visit management system in general. On the other hand, when the response rate of the questionnaire is smaller than the threshold, no questionnaire is set (S364).

  In the questionnaire selection process (S360), when there is a questionnaire (S302: Yes), the server 5 transmits a questionnaire to the mobile terminal 3 (S303). Receiving the questionnaire (S203: Yes), the mobile terminal 3 displays a questionnaire screen on the touch panel display unit 37 and prompts the member to perform the questionnaire (S204). FIG. 24 shows a point program questionnaire screen. On the questionnaire screen, a question item 373 and an answer selection item 374 are displayed for the questionnaire. In this embodiment, the questionnaire is a selection item type, and the member can answer the questionnaire by selecting any of the answer selection items 374 with respect to the question item 373. When answering a questionnaire, an answer transmission button 375 is operated after selecting an item. On the other hand, some members do not want to answer the questionnaire. In that case, it is possible to reject the answer to the questionnaire by operating the cancel button 376. If the questionnaire is answered or not, the answer result is transmitted to the server in both cases (S205). The server 5 that has received the questionnaire response result from the mobile terminal 3 (S304) stores the questionnaire ID indicating the questionnaire that was conducted and the response status thereof in the history information and the questionnaire history of the member information (S305).

  By the way, the questionnaire selected in the questionnaire selection process (S360) may be selected with reference to the questionnaire history. For example, it is conceivable that the appearance rate of a questionnaire for which an answer could not be obtained before, or a questionnaire of the same type as the questionnaire is lowered or not issued. Thus, by selecting a questionnaire based on the questionnaire history, it is possible to present a questionnaire that is easy for members to answer and to improve the response rate.

  The server executes an advertisement selection process (S370) for selecting an advertisement to be displayed on the member's mobile terminal 3 based on the result of the aggregation process (S350). FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the advertisement selection process (S370). In this embodiment, an advertisement suitable for members who have visited the store is displayed. In particular, the store in which the communication device 2 of the communication method that the member likes and uses is preferentially advertised. When the advertisement selection process (S370) is started, first, the store ID of the store (usage store) that has visited this time is acquired based on the store ID in the history information (S371). Then, the store in which the communication device 2 using the high-frequency communication method is installed is selected in the store information (S372). The high-frequency communication method defined in the member information is a communication method that members prefer to use when storing store visit points. By setting a store in which the communication device 2 using the high-frequency communication method is installed as an advertisement target, a member who has seen the advertisement can know a store suitable for storing store visit points.

  In the present embodiment, stores of the same type of business as the store (usage store) that visited this time are excluded (S373). Even if a store of the same industry is advertised and recommended to members, it is likely that the member will not want to visit the store immediately targeted for advertisement. In addition, there is a possibility that customers may lose their opportunities at the stores they use. Therefore, in the present embodiment, stores of the same industry as the used stores are excluded from advertisements. Next, the store address is referred to and the store close to the use store is selected as the advertisement target store among the target stores (S374). Then, advertisement information of the selected advertisement target store is extracted (S375).

  Further, in the present embodiment, messages corresponding to the various situations of the member at the use store are displayed on the portable terminal 3 of the member. In the present embodiment, a message corresponding to the number of stored medals is displayed for a member who is registered as a store member in the amusement store for the amusement store. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the message forming process (S380). In the message formation process (S380), the store ID of the store (usage store) that visited this time is acquired based on the store ID in the history information (S381). Then, referring to the store information, it is determined whether or not the business type of the acquired store ID is a game store (S382). If it is an amusement store (S382: Yes). The member information corresponding to the member ID in the history information is referred to (S383), and it is determined whether or not the store member ID of the use store is defined in the member information (S384). When the store member ID is defined (S384: Yes), the store member ID of the use store is acquired (S385), and the number of stored game media is inquired to the use store (game store) (S386). .

  The server 5 acquires the number of stored game media corresponding to the store member ID from the use store (game store) (S387). For example, when the use store (game store) is a slot store as described with reference to FIG. 3, the number of stored medals corresponding to the store member ID is acquired as the number of stored game media. Then, the server 5 forms a message for the member according to the number of stored game media (S388). The message to be formed may be a message that honors a member when the number of saving game media exceeds a threshold value, or a message that encourages a member when the number of saving game media is less than the threshold value. Thus, in this embodiment, when the type of business of the store used is a game store, the message formed according to the number of stored game media stored by store members is made different according to the game situation at the store used. It is possible to notify members of the message. The game situation for notifying the message is not limited to the number of stored game media. For example, the game situation corresponds to the game situation based on the game history table for each store member described with reference to FIG. A message may be formed.

  The server 5 gives store visit points to members who have visited the store (S306). In the present embodiment, a questionnaire is conducted, and store visit points are made different depending on whether or not the questionnaire has been answered. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the willingness to answer a member's questionnaire and improve the response rate of the questionnaire. In addition, when not answering a questionnaire, it is good also as not giving a store visit point. The store visit points to be granted are defined as the store visit points in the store information, and the store visit points when answering the questionnaire at each store and the store visit points when there is no answer are defined. The server 5 determines the store visit points to be given according to the answer status of the questionnaire and stores it in the history information. Further, the granted store points are added to the possessed points in the member information and the total granted store points in the store information (S306).

  The server 5 transmits to the mobile terminal 3 point notification information including the advertisement information selected in the advertisement selection process (S370), the message formed in the message formation process (S380), the added store visit points, and the retained points (S307). The portable terminal 3 displays a point notification screen based on the received point notification information (S206). FIG. 25 shows a point program point notification screen. FIG. 25 is a point notification screen that is displayed when the type of business visits a store of an amusement store, and includes a message 377, a store visit point 378, a possessed point 379, and an advertisement display field 380. The message 377 is a notification content for the member formed in the message forming process (S380). In this embodiment, when the type of business of a store is a game store, the notification content is in accordance with the game situation such as the number of stored game media at the store. The store visit point 378 is the store visit point given to the member in S306 during the store visit process. The possession points 379 are store visit points that have been saved so far as members visit the store. In the advertisement display field 380, the advertisement information selected in the advertisement selection process (S370) is displayed. In the present embodiment, the store where the communication device 2 using the high-frequency communication method is installed is targeted for advertisement, and the member communicates with the communication device 2 using the high-frequency communication method by visiting the advertised store. And store points can be collected. The advertisement displayed in the advertisement display field 380 may display the communication method used in the store. Members can be more effectively attracted to the store targeted for the advertisement.

  As described above, the store visit processing for giving a store visit point to a member using the mobile terminal 3 has been described. In the present embodiment, the communication method of communication performed between the mobile terminal 3 and the communication device 2 is totaled by the server. Thus, it is possible to determine the high-frequency communication method that the member prefers to use. The high-frequency communication method determined in this way can be used for selecting a store to advertise to members. Alternatively, by determining which communication method is generally used, it is possible to refer to the selection of the communication method of the communication device 2 installed in the store in the future.

  In addition, as described in the message forming process (S380), the point program of the present embodiment refers to the store member ID of the use store when the store (use store) that has visited the store is a game store. It is possible to acquire the game situation at the store used, such as the number of stored game media. The point program according to the present embodiment uses a game situation acquisition function at a use store, and can display and display a game history at the use store.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a game history screen of the point program. When the history display item 371c is selected and operated on the top screen shown in FIG. 22, the game history at the currently used store is displayed. The portable terminal 3 accesses the store member card table shown in FIG. 8A and the store member-specific game history table shown in FIG. 12B via the server 5 and displays a game history screen. On the game history screen of the present embodiment, a current status display field 381 and a transition display graph 382 are displayed as information related to the game of the store member. The current status display field 381 displays the prepaid balance of the store member and the number of medals that the store member has acquired on the business day. In the transition display graph 282, changes in the number of used medals and the number of acquired medals of the store member on the day are displayed in a graph. Thus, the point program of this embodiment can refer to the game situation in a use store as well as store a visit point in a use store.

  The store visit process described with reference to FIG. 16 is a form in which communication is performed between the mobile terminal 3 and the server 5, but in the store visit process, a form in which communication is performed between the communication device 2 and the server 5 may be used. . FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing store visit processing according to another embodiment. In this store visit process, store visit confirmation information is first transmitted from the portable terminal 3 to the communication device 2 (S251). This store confirmation information includes at least a member ID for identifying the member. The communication device 2 that has received the store visit confirmation information transmits the store visit information formed based on the store visit confirmation information to the server 5 (S152). This store visit information includes the store ID and store area ID included in the store visit confirmation information, the date and time, the member ID, the communication method used with the communication device 2, and the like. The server 5 that has received the store visit information (S301) executes the processes of S301 to S307 as in the store visit process of FIG.

  Thus, in the form in which communication is performed between the communication device 2 and the server 5, when using a two-dimensional barcode, it is necessary to display the two-dimensional barcode on the mobile terminal 3 side. Therefore, when the communication method selection button 372d using the two-dimensional barcode is selected on the point program communication method selection screen described with reference to FIG. 23, the two-dimensional barcode is displayed on the mobile terminal 3 side. FIG. 28 shows a point program two-dimensional barcode usage screen. On the two-dimensional barcode usage screen, a two-dimensional barcode 383 in which store visit confirmation information is coded is displayed. By reading the two-dimensional barcode 383 with a reading device such as a camera or a scanner provided in the communication device 2, store visit confirmation information is transmitted from the portable terminal 3 to the communication device 2.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of communication devices in a store according to another embodiment. In FIG. 2, one communication apparatus 2a is installed in one store A and the communication apparatus 2a uses one communication method. However, a plurality of communication apparatuses 2 exist in one store A. It may be installed. In the case of FIG. 29, communication devices 2a-1 to 2a-10 that employ a Bluetooth standard communication method are installed at both ends of the game islands 3A to 3E. In addition, communication devices 2d-1 to 2d-3 that employ a two-dimensional barcode communication method are installed at each entrance of the store. Note that the communication devices 2a-1 to 2a-10 that adopt the Bluetooth standard communication method can be realized in a small size, and may be incorporated in a device such as a currency exchange installed in advance. In the form of installing a plurality of communication devices 2 in this way, the server 5 recognizes which communication device 2 the user has communicated with by assigning an in-store area ID to each communication device 2. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to determine where the user communicated in the store. By accumulating such use positions in the store, it is possible to determine information related to the user's behavior such as a frequently used position and a low use position in the store.

  By the way, when a plurality of communication methods can be used as in the store visit management system of this embodiment, the communication method (included in the store visit information) transmitted to the server 5 can be used for fraud detection. Is possible. As described with reference to FIG. 15, the store information for managing various information on the store side can include a communication method employed in the store. If the communication method included in the store visit information is different from the communication method included in the store information, it may be an unauthorized use such as illegally acquiring store visit points. The server 5 detects whether or not the communication method in the received store visit information is different from the communication method included in the store information. The store visit process described with reference to FIG. 16 is executed on the condition that they match. For the determination of fraud, not only the form using the communication method but also the business day and business hours of the store may be used. In this case, the store information includes business period information such as a business day or business hours of the store. The server 5 compares the reception date or reception time of the store visit information with the business period information of the store, and determines that it is illegal when the reception date or reception time is different from the business period information. For store visit information determined to be fraudulent, processing such as store visit point assignment is not executed as in the case of the communication method described above.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by displaying the store visit point notification screen described in FIG. 25, a store visit point is given to the user, that is, communication is performed between the mobile terminal 3 and the communication device 2. Notifying what has been done. Here, the point program executed by the portable terminal 3 may be configured to automatically communicate with the communication method preset by the user. Such an automatic communication form is effective in a wireless communication method (referred to as a second communication method) such as Bluetooth, WiFi, and sound waves. The user can communicate between the mobile terminal 3 and the communication device 2 without visiting the store and operating the mobile terminal 3. However, in the second communication method, it is difficult to notice that communication has been performed. On the other hand, when using a two-dimensional barcode, the user reads the two-dimensional barcode displayed on the communication device 2 with the portable terminal 3 or the two-dimensional barcode displayed on the portable terminal 3 to the communication device 2. Since it is necessary to read, it can be said that it is a communication system (referred to as a first communication system) that makes it easy to notice communication between the mobile terminal 3 and the communication device 2. Therefore, when communication is performed between the mobile terminal 3 and the communication device 2, in the first communication method that is easy for the user to notice, the second communication method that notifies the user on the store visit point screen and the user is difficult to notice. Then, the first communication method, the second communication method, such as notifying the user with sound from the speaker 42 of the mobile terminal 3 or using the vibration function of the mobile terminal 3 to notify the user by vibration. It is preferable to change the notification form depending on which of the communication is performed.

  Further, the store visit confirmation information (in the case of FIG. 16) transmitted by the communication device 2 or the store visit information (in the case of FIG. 27) may include determination information that differs in type depending on the transmission time. This determination information is included in the store visit information and transmitted to the server 5, and is aggregated by the aggregation process (S350) of the server 5. Users who go to the store can be considered only to collect store visit points. In this way, by transmitting and summing determination information of different types depending on the transmission time to the server 5, it is possible to determine the stay time in the store where the user asks. For example, when the server 5 receives a plurality of types of determination information from the same store, the server 5 can estimate that the user has stayed for a long time. With such a configuration, when the store is a game store, it is possible to estimate whether the store has been visited only for collecting store visit points or actually played based on the staying time.

  In addition, the advertisement selection process (S370) of the present embodiment is (1) a store adopting a high-frequency communication method, (2) a store of a different type of business from the use store, and (3) close to the use store. The store to be advertised is determined on the condition that it is a store, but in addition to these conditions, (4) Answers to the questionnaire, (5) Game situation at the game store, etc. It is good also as making an advertisement using the information obtained by (1). In addition, when both (4) and (5) are conditions, it is preferable to prioritize (5). Since (5) is based on the actual behavior of the user, it is possible to perform an advertisement with high accuracy according to the user's needs. Note that any one of the conditions (1) to (5) may be used, or a suitable number of conditions may be combined. In addition, the contents to be selected in (1) to (5) include not only a store to be advertised on the mobile terminal 3 but also a selection of a message to be notified on the mobile terminal 3 or other services performed on the mobile terminal 3. It may be used.

  Further, in the message forming process (S380) of the present embodiment, when the store that visited the store is a game store, the game status as a store member (for example, a saved game medium) is accessed by accessing the medal management computer 550 on the store side. In the advertisement selection process (S370), an advertisement corresponding to the game situation as a store member may be selected in the same manner. For example, it is conceivable to select an advertisement for a high-priced restaurant when the gaming situation is strong, and to select an advertisement for a low-priced restaurant when the gaming situation is low. In addition, when the store that visited the store is a game store, or when communication with the medal management computer 550 is not performed, such as not being a store member, an advertisement is output regardless of the game situation. . Thus, when communication is performed with a game medium management device (for example, the medal management computer 550) and when it is not performed, different advertisements are performed on the mobile terminal. It is possible to perform an advertisement according to the game situation such as the number of game media.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the user who has visited the store is not a member of the store management system, for example, member registration promotion information for promoting membership registration (membership) from the server 5 to the mobile terminal 3 to the store management system ( (Membership promotion information) may be transmitted. For example, when the server 5 communicates with the non-member portable terminal 3 by WiFi at the store, the member registration promotion information may be transmitted to the portable terminal 3.

  As mentioned above, although the store management system of this embodiment demonstrated the example applied to the store where the slot machine 1 is arrange | positioned, the store management system which concerns on this invention is a store of other forms, for example, a game ball (pachinko ball) ) Can be applied to various stores such as stores where pachinko machines are installed or restaurants and retail stores.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a store visit management system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a store visit management system 1000B that is a type of gaming system according to the present embodiment.
The store visit management system 1000B includes a mobile terminal 3, a wireless base station 4, a server 5, and a transmission device 7 installed in each store AD.

  The transmitting device 7 is configured to be able to communicate with the mobile terminal 3 owned (possessed) by a user as a member of the store visit management system 1000B. The store visit management system 1000B of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the mobile terminal 3 and the server 5 can communicate outside the store.

  Similarly to the first embodiment, the server 5 is installed by a management company of the store visit management system 1000B, and the transmission device 7 and the wireless base station 4 installed on the store side are connected via a communication network such as the Internet. The mobile terminal 3 is configured to be able to communicate with each other.

  The server 5 displays a control unit 51 configured by a CPU, a communication unit, and the like, a storage unit 52 configured by a memory capable of storing various programs and data, and a total result of store management, as in a normal computer. The display unit 53 includes a display and the like, and the operation unit 54 includes a mouse, a keyboard, and the like that can operate display contents displayed on the display unit 53.

FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the storage unit 52 included in the server 5.
The storage means 52 stores a search processing program 521 and a store visit processing program 522 as programs. The search processing program 521 includes the transfer processing program 5211 as a subroutine, and the store visit processing program 522 includes the tabulation processing program 5221 as a subroutine. These processes will be described later using a flowchart.

  The storage means 52 manages information to be transmitted to the member as a table, a search history management table 523 for managing the date and contents of the member search, and the store visit history based on the member visit information. Store history management table 525, store information management table 527 for managing store addresses registered in the store management system 1000B, and member information management table 529 for managing member member information for each store. Is memorized. These tables will be described later.

  In this embodiment, the server 5 receives various game information (for example, a medal management computer 550, a card management computer, etc.) stored and managed in the game store via a communication network, and is a portable terminal possessed by the player. The game information can be provided to the mobile terminal 3 in response to access from the mobile phone 3. The control means 51 of the server 5 refers to the position information (hereinafter referred to as “portable terminal position information”) of the mobile terminal 3 specified using a satellite positioning system such as GPS in accordance with the transfer processing program 5211 stored in the storage means 52. ) To function as map information generation means for generating map information (including the position of the game arcade) that is map information including the position of the mobile terminal 3 of the user.

  Further, the server 5 of this embodiment is similar to the first embodiment in that the store member saving management table (FIG. 12 (a)) and store members that are stored and managed in the amusement store based on the store ID and store member ID. The game status of the member can be acquired by accessing another game history table (FIG. 12B) or the like. The store information management table 527 stored and managed by the storage means 52 in the server 5 includes a store ID, a business type, a communication method, an address, advertisement information, a connect application, a transmission device ID, a grant visit point, a total grant visit point, and the like. It is comprised including.

FIG. 32 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the mobile terminal 3 in the present embodiment.
The mobile terminal 3 includes a storage unit 33, a GPS unit 44, and a clock unit 45 in addition to the configuration described in the first embodiment.

  The GPS unit 44 captures the GPS satellite signal from the RF signal by performing correlation processing on the GPS antenna that receives the RF signal including the GPS satellite signal transmitted from the GPS satellite and the signal output from the GPS antenna. The GPS processing unit is configured to perform positioning calculation based on the captured GPS satellite signal, and is configured to be able to output the position of the own device measured by the positioning calculation.

  For example, the GPS unit 44 has a function of updating the position information that can identify the position of the own device by measuring the position of the own device every predetermined period or every time the moving distance of the own device exceeds the predetermined distance. Have. Thereby, the portable terminal 3 functions as a position information specifying unit capable of specifying portable terminal position information corresponding to its current position.

  In the storage unit 33, as a program, a store search program 331 for searching for a desired store, a store display program 333 for displaying desired store information, and a map creation for creating a map of the desired store A program 335 is stored. The mobile terminal 3 is configured to be able to display information on a desired store on the touch panel display unit 37 by a touch operation on the touch panel 37a, and to display position information of a player carrying the mobile terminal 3. . Other configurations are the same as the block diagram of the mobile terminal 3 of the first embodiment (FIG. 13).

  Recently, as a game room search system, game information of each game hall is stored in association with location information that can specify the location of each game hall, and the game information is stored in the corresponding map position for those game halls. There is known one that can display game hall position information in a corresponding display mode (for example, Pachi-Robo). The game hall search system can be used by installing a predetermined application program on a mobile terminal such as a smartphone.

  On the game selection screen of the game hall search system, a map generated based on the map information is displayed on the mobile terminal for the store where the game machine of the model selected by the user is installed, and specified based on the location information. The game hall position information can be displayed at the position of the game hall on the map. The game hall location information is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the registered store information management table 527, and more specifically, a store that indicates a game hall on a map on a display screen of a mobile terminal. Represented by a pointer. For example, the display mode information is obtained by associating game information in each game hall with the display color (marker color) of the store pointer.

  That is, the portable terminal 3 is configured to be able to transmit the player's position information acquired using the satellite positioning system to the server 5 via the network and acquire the map information from the server 5. This map information is information of a map including the current position of the player (a map including the vicinity of the position), and includes information on the display mode specified based on the game information of the selected model.

  In this embodiment, the setting of the display color may be determined by game information (the number of possessed balls or the number of possessed medals), or may be determined according to the distance from the player's current position. Moreover, you may make it into a ranking form using other information (For example, a winning rate etc. in a member's game hall). According to the player's request, it can be ranked and displayed. Further, the display mode may be various display modes such as display with a star or a balloon as well as the display color.

[Search screen]
Next, a member store search method according to this embodiment will be described. The store search processing method (store search processing) will be described later.

FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of a store condition screen.
The store condition screen is displayed on the touch panel display unit 37 of the mobile terminal 3 and can be activated by installing a predetermined application on the mobile terminal 3.
In this store condition screen, as the condition items, “Find nearby stores”, “Search for stores with many stored medals”, “Search for stores with many stored balls”, “Search for stores with large prepaid balance”, respectively. It is displayed. A check mark can be displayed by touching a check box 401 located to the left of each item on the touch panel 37a. When the search start icon 410 is touched, a transition to a store search screen as shown in FIG. 34 can be made.

FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a store search screen.
In the store search screen, “Store CCX”, “Store DDX”, “Store EEX”, “Store AAX”, and “Store BBX” are based on the items checked in the check box 401 of the store condition screen of FIG. It is displayed as a search result. Among these search results, the store “CCX” is displayed as the store most suitable for the member's conditions from “Find nearby stores” and “Stores with a large prepaid balance” on the store condition screen of FIG. . Further, the store where the search result is displayed functions directly as the store search icon 411. The member may directly select the store search icon 411, or may select all stores and the map display icon 420.

FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a store information screen.
The store information screen is displayed when the direct store search icon 411 is selected on the store search screen of FIG. The example of FIG. 35 is a store information screen in which the direct store search icon 411 of the store BBX is selected in FIG.

  The store information screen includes a member stored medal number display unit 422 indicating the number of stored medal owned by the member at the store, a member stored ball number display unit 423 indicating the number of stored balls owned by the member at the store, and the current position of the member A distance display section 424 indicating the distance between the store and the location of the store, a member prepaid balance display section 425 indicating the prepaid balance that the member owns in the store, an event display section 426 indicating store event information, and a member And a specific store map display unit 427 indicating the location of the store. As event information, store advertisements, information useful to members, and the like are displayed. In the event information displayed in the event display unit 426, information useful for the member “There is a new stand! Points double” is displayed. Further, the specific store map display unit 427 displays the position information of the member (mobile terminal) and the position information of the store in association with each other, so that the member can easily grasp the position of the store.

FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a store map screen.
The store map screen includes a member current position display unit 432 that displays a member's current position, an all store map display unit 433 that displays a map around a search candidate store, and a store search screen formed in a predetermined form. It is composed of a decoration store icon 431 for displaying the rank, and a search information display unit 434 for displaying game information checked by the member with the check box 401 on the store condition search screen. On this store map screen, the location information of the member (mobile terminal 3) and the location of stores that are candidates on the store search screen displayed in FIG. 34 are displayed in association with each other. Also, game information (prepaid balance, etc.) and distance [m] corresponding to the store are displayed on the map, and the member can check the current position, the store location, and the game information in association with each other. . Moreover, since the decoration store icon 431 is displayed according to order by balloon display or star display, the member can grasp game information, event information, etc. by browsing the store map screen.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the CCX store has a prepaid balance of 5000 [yen], a distance of 0.2 [km], and is the most suitable store in the search conditions of FIG. It is displayed. Further, the store BBX is displayed in a star shape. Stars are displayed depending on whether there is event information. When the member wants to confirm the store information in detail, the member can transition to the store information screen by touching the decorative store icon 431 displayed on the store map screen.

Next, the principle of store visit detection in the store visit management system 1000B will be described.
FIG. 37 is a principle diagram of the store visit detection method.
In the present embodiment, the server 5 is configured to be able to detect not only user entry but also store exit. In order to detect entry and exit, as shown in FIG. 37, along the direction of movement of the member at the time of entering or leaving the store, the transmitting device 7A outside the store and the transmitting device 7B inside the store Each is installed.

  For example, it is assumed that the device ID related to the transmitting device 7A outside the store is “a3fg1” and the device ID related to the transmitting device 7B inside the store is “a3fg2”. Then, since the member always enters the store in the moving direction X when entering the store, the mobile terminal 3 receives the communication information including the device ID “a3fg1”, and thereafter includes the device ID “a3fg2”. Communication information will be received. Then, according to the order of reception of the communication information, the mobile terminal 3 transmits the entry information including the device ID “a3fg1” and the member ID to the server 5, and thereafter includes the device ID “a3fg2” and the member ID. The entrance information is transmitted to the server 5. Since each entry information is transmitted from the same portable terminal 3, each member ID contained in each entry information becomes the same.

  Accordingly, the server 5 receives the entrance information including the device ID “a3fg2” after receiving the entrance information including the device ID “a3fg1”, and the member ID included in the second-time entrance information received. However, if it is the same as the member ID included in the entrance information received for the first time, it can be determined that the user corresponding to the member ID has entered the store.

  On the other hand, since the player always leaves the game store in the moving direction Y when leaving the store, the mobile terminal 3 receives the communication information including the device ID “a3fg2”, and then receives the device ID “a3fg1”. The communication information including is received. Then, according to the order of reception of the communication information, the mobile terminal 3 transmits the entrance information including the device ID “a3fg2” and the member ID to the server 5, and then the entrance information including the device ID “a3fg1” and the member ID. Is transmitted to the server 5. Thereby, the server 5 receives the entrance information including the device ID “a3fg2” after receiving the entrance information including the device ID “a3fg2”, and the member ID included in the second-time entrance information received. However, when it is the same as the member ID included in the entrance information received for the first time, it can be determined that the user corresponding to the member ID has left the store.

  The member store search method and store visit (entrance / exit) detection method have been described above. However, even if a game hall is searched in the game hall search system, it is not known whether or not the game hall is actually searched for by the player, and it cannot be determined whether the game hall search system is being used. In this embodiment, a store visit management system that enables store visit analysis can be provided by combining a store visit management system and a game hall search system. Further, the visit time of the game hall of the member can be managed by the store visit detection, and the store visit management system according to the present embodiment enables more detailed store visit analysis.

[Search history information management method]
In the game hall search system, a desired store can be searched. However, there are members who do not use the game hall search system, and there are members who visit the store using the game hall search system. In order to analyze whether the game hall search system is effectively used, it is necessary to manage the search history.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, using the application, display screens such as a “store condition screen”, a “store search screen”, a “store information screen”, and a “store map screen” are displayed on the mobile terminal 3. Can be displayed on the display unit 37. However, some members may go to a store without confirming specific store information as shown in FIG. That is, depending on the member, the location of the game hall may be grasped only by confirming the store search screen of FIG. That is, it is easy for a user who has played a game at the game hall to grasp the location of the game hall. Further, it may be determined that it is not necessary to confirm the detailed information of the game hall only by confirming the store map screen of FIG. Therefore, in order to confirm whether or not the store search system is effectively utilized, the server 5 needs to manage the search history as needed on the screen requested by the member.

Therefore, management of member search histories will be described.
FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of a table configuration of the search history management table 523.
The search history management table 523 is a table that is stored and managed by the storage means 52 of the server 5, and is updated when a member searches a store using the game room search system on the mobile terminal 3. The search history management table 523 is a table for managing the search history in association with the information to be transmitted according to the result of the member search request.

  The search history management table 523 stores the date, member ID, current position, transmission ID, search form, and search order in association with each other, and stores ID, color, and form for each search order. And the prepaid balance, the number of stored medals, the number of stored balls, the distance to the store, the event information, the advertisement ID, and the number of accesses.

The “date and time” stores the date and time when the server 5 transmits the store information to the mobile terminal 3. This date and time corresponds to a store history (also referred to as a transmission history) of store information to the user terminal.
The “member ID” stores the ID of a user (owner of the mobile terminal 3) who is a member of the store management system. This member ID corresponds to user identification information that can identify the user.
The “current position” stores a position (for example, an address) at which the member starts the store search system.
In the “transmission ID”, an ID corresponding to the transmitted content is stored.
The “search form” stores a member search request. For example, “1” is stored when the store search screen of FIG. 34 is displayed, “2” is stored when the store map search screen of FIG. 36 is displayed, and the store information screen of FIG. 35 is displayed. In this case, “3” is stored.
The “search order” stores the rank of the searched store for each store. The search order is used in the order in which stores are displayed on the store search screen in FIG. 34, the order display on the store map screen in FIG.

In “color”, a color to be displayed on the store map screen of FIG. 36 is stored.
The “shape” stores a shape for display on the map display screen of FIG. “Color” and “shape” are used to determine the display mode of the decoration store icon 431.
The “prepaid balance” stores the prepaid balance of the member at the store.
In the “number of medals”, the number of medals stored in the store of the member is stored.
The number of balls stored in the store of the member is stored in the “number of balls”. The number of stored medals, the number of stored balls, and the prepaid balance are displayed on the member stored medal count display section 422, the member stored ball count display section 423, and the member prepaid balance display section 425 on the store information screen of FIG. To be remembered. In addition, the information is stored for displaying information on the search information display unit 434 on the store map screen of FIG.

The number of stored medals, the number of stored balls, and the prepaid balance can be referred to from the member information management table 529. Details of the member information management table 529 will be described later.
The “distance to the store” stores the distance from the current position of the member to the store. The distance to the store is stored in order to display the specific store map display unit 427 on the store information screen and the all store map display unit 433 on the store map screen.
The “event information” stores whether there is an event being held in the store.
In the “advertisement ID”, an ID of an advertisement of an event that is dissolved by store information such as event information is stored. The event information and the advertisement ID are stored for display on the event display unit 426 on the store information screen or for determining the display mode of the decorative store icon 431 on the store map screen.
The “number of accesses” stores the number of accesses by the member.

A management method of the search history management table 523 will be described.
An example in which the user with the member ID “K0123” performs a search on the store condition screen of FIG. After receiving the request from the member, the server 5 transmits predetermined information to the mobile terminal 3 of the user with the member ID “K0123” at “8:45 on May 16, 2016”. The predetermined information can be, for example, the store of the condition search result searched by the user and the rank of the store. That is, the server 5 determines the order of display on the store search screen of FIG. 34 and transmits information to the mobile terminal 3 in association with the store ID (store name).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, although not displayed on the store search screen, information such as “prepaid balance”, “distance to store”, and “event information” for determining the ranking is also included in the search history management table 523. And information such as the number of stored medals and the number of stored balls that are not used to determine the ranking is also stored. The store address, presence / absence of event information, and advertisement ID are managed in the store information management table 527 of FIG. Details of the store information management table 527 will be described later. The number of times of access is updated from time to time as the number of times the store is displayed by the member searching.

  Next, it is assumed that the user of the member ID “K0123” selects “display all stores map” on the store screen search screen of FIG. After receiving the member search request, the server 5 transmits predetermined information to the portable terminal 3 of the user at “8:46 on May 16, 2016”. The predetermined information can be, for example, “current position”, “store ID”, “prepaid balance”, “distance to store”, and “event information”. In addition to these pieces of information, information on “color” and “form” is also transmitted to the portable terminal 3 in association with the transmission ID. That is, information for forming a store map screen as shown in FIG. 36 is transmitted to the mobile terminal 3.

  In this embodiment, “color” is transmitted by rank. In the present embodiment, the first place is “red”, the second place is “peach”, the third place is “green”, the fourth and subsequent places are “ash”, and the colors classified by rank are transmitted to the mobile terminal 3. Thus, the user can easily determine the rank on the store map screen.

  In the present embodiment, the display form of “shape” is changed depending on the presence or absence of an event. For example, when there is an event, it is displayed as “star”, and when there is no event, it is displayed as “round”. By transmitting information to the portable terminal 3 in different shapes, the user can easily determine the presence or absence of an event on the store map screen.

  Next, assume that the member ID “K0123” directly selects a store on the store screen search screen of FIG. 34, or a store is selected on the store map screen of FIG. After receiving the member request, the server 5 transmits predetermined information to the mobile terminal 3 of the user with the member ID “K0123” at “8:47 on May 16, 2016”. The predetermined information may be, for example, “current position”, “store ID”, “prepaid balance”, “stored ball information”, “stored medal information”, “distance to store”, and “event information”. However, the server 5 transmits only information related to the store associated with the store ID searched by the member to the mobile terminal 3. Thereby, the user can confirm the store information in detail on the store information screen.

  The user with the member ID “K0123” searches for a store on the search condition screen of FIG. 33 on the condition of “prepaid balance” and “find nearby store”, but selects “all store map display screen”. Thus, it can be confirmed that there is event information at the store BBX. Since the event information of the store BBX is displayed in a star shape, it is assumed that the user is interested in the store BBX.

  In the following description of the search history management table 523, the description of duplicate contents is omitted. The user with the member ID “K0001” searches only on the “prepaid balance” on the condition search screen, and since the user owns the “prepaid balance” at two stores, information is stored up to the second place. The The server 5 transmits the transmission content to the portable terminal 3 in association with the transmission ID. In this case, it can be seen from the number of accesses that the user has selected “Store BBX” that has a large prepaid balance. The server 5 transmits the transmission content to the portable terminal 3 in association with the transmission ID. In this case, the user can confirm that there is event information at the store BBX.

Next, a method for managing member visit history will be described.
FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of a table configuration of the store visit history management table 525.
The store visit history management table 525 is a table stored and managed by the storage means 52 in the server 5. As described above, the control unit of the server 5 functions as a store entry / exit determination unit, and when the member determines entry / exit to the amusement store, entry / exit is determined. Is stored in the store visit history management table 525. That is, when it is determined that the store has been entered or exited, the store entry date / time and the store exit date / time are stored in the store visit history information.

  The store visit history management table 525 includes “date and time”, “transmitting device ID (beacon ID, etc.)”, “store ID”, “member ID”, “communication method”, and “entrance time”. , “Store exit time”, “Stay time”, “Number of visits”, and “Error” are stored in association with each other.

The “date and time” stores the date and time when the player who has the member ID and owns the mobile terminal 3 passes the vicinity of the predetermined transmission device 7.
In the “transmitting device ID”, the ID of the transmitting device 7 is stored.
Store ID is stored in “Store ID”. The store ID is managed by the server 5 in association with the transmission device ID.
The “member ID” stores the member ID.
“Communication method” stores “a”: Bluetooth, “b”: WiFi, “c”: sound wave, and “d”: two-dimensional barcode as communication methods.
The “entry time” stores the entry time of the member.
The “leave time” stores the member's leave time.
The “stay time” stores the member's stay time.
In “Error”, “Error” is stored when a defect occurs between entering the store and leaving the store.

  Next, a management method using the store visit history management table 525 will be described. First, at “11:00 on May 16, 2016”, the mobile terminal 3 of the user with the member ID “K0001” and the transmission device 7A with the transmission device ID “b3fg1” installed in the store BBX communicate with each other. It is remembered. Thereafter, at “11:00 on May 16, 2016”, the mobile terminal 3 of the user with the member ID “K0001” and the transmission device 7B with the transmission device ID “b3fg2” installed in the store BBX communicate with each other. It is remembered. That is, as described above, the store entry principle indicates that the user with the member ID “k0001” has entered the store with the store ID “BBX”, and “11:00” is stored in the store entry time. . The number of visits to the store is not updated and “17” is held.

  Next, at “22:00 on May 16, 2016”, the mobile terminal 3 of the user with the member ID “K0001” and the transmission device 7B with the transmission device ID “b3fg2” installed in the store “BBX” It is memorized that and communicated. Thereafter, at “22:00 on May 16, 2016”, the mobile terminal 3 of the user with the member ID “K0001” and the transmission device 7A with the transmission device ID “b3fg1” installed in the store “BBX” It is memorized that has communicated. That is, as described above, the principle of the store exit indicates that the user with the member ID “k0001” has exited from the store with the store ID “BBX”, and “22:00” is stored in the store exit time. . Then, the difference between the store entry time stored at “11:00” and the difference is calculated, and the stay time of 11 hours “H” is stored, and the number of visits is updated and stored as “18 times”.

Next, an example where the stay time and the number of visits are not updated will be described.
First, at “21:00 on May 16, 2016”, the mobile terminal 3 of the user with the member ID “K0002” and the transmission device 7B with the transmission device ID “b3fg2” installed in the store “BBX” Is remembered to communicate. Thereafter, at “22:00 on May 16, 2016”, the mobile terminal 3 of the user with the member ID “K0001” and the transmission device 7A with the transmission device ID “b3fg1” installed in the store “BBX” Remembers that they communicated. That is, as described above, the principle of the store exit indicates that the user with the member ID “k0001” has exited from the store with the store ID “BBX”, and “22:00” is stored in the store exit time. . However, for the member ID “K0003”, there is no store entry record and only a store exit record. In this case, a flag indicating “error” is stored because there is a defect between entering and leaving the store.

  Here, when only the store entry is stored, it can be estimated that the battery of the user's mobile terminal 3 has run out during the game. When only the store is stored, it can be estimated that the mobile terminal 3 has been charged when the user visits the store, but the mobile terminal 3 has been charged in the store. Further, since the store is a private space for the user, it can be estimated that the mobile terminal 3 is turned off in order to cut off the communication with the surroundings.

FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of a table configuration of the store information management table 527.
The store information management table 527 is a table that is stored and managed by the storage means 52 in the server 5 and includes store information of each store.
The store information includes, for example, a store ID, a business type, a communication method, a possession transmission device ID, an address, advertisement information, a connect application, a grant visit point, and a total grant visit point.
The store ID stores identification information for identifying the store.
In the business category, information indicating the business category of the store is stored. It is possible to memorize the types of business such as pachinko stores, slot stores and other amusement stores, restaurants, retail stores and the like.
The address stores the location of the store.
In the possessed transmission device ID, the ID of the transmission device 7 is stored in association with the store.
The event information stores whether or not an event is held in the store.
In the advertisement information, a file name corresponding to the store advertisement is stored. By transmitting the advertisement file corresponding to this file name to the mobile terminal 3, it becomes possible to display the store advertisement on the mobile terminal 3.
If the connect application is registered, various types of information can be transmitted and received between the server 5 and a store terminal such as a management device installed in the store or a terminal device installed in the store.

  The connect application is stored in advance or can be downloaded from a predetermined website. By downloading the connect application, an apparatus originally used for another purpose can be made to function as the store server of the present embodiment. For example, by incorporating a connect application in a management device installed in a store such as a member management computer for managing member information or a card management computer for managing card information, bidirectional communication with the server 5 becomes possible. The member registration information of the store can be provided to 5, and information such as the member registration information of the store can be acquired from the server 5. In addition, by incorporating Connect Apps into terminal devices such as tablet terminals, PDAs, and remote controllers for store employees, two-way communication with the server 5 becomes possible, and member registration information for the store is provided to the server 5 Or information such as member registration information of the store can be acquired from the server 5.

FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of a table configuration of the member information management table 529.
The member information management table 529 is a table stored and managed by the storage means 52 of the server 5. In this embodiment, store visit analysis is performed using the member information management table 529 shown in FIGS. 41 (a) and 41 (b).

  In FIG. 41, FIG. 41 (a) and FIG. 41 (b) are divided into upper and lower parts for the convenience of display. However, in order to perform the same management, it is desirable to display them side by side. The member information management table 529 stores member information of members registered in the store visit management system 1000B.

  For each member, in the member information management table 1 in FIG. 41A, the member ID, gender, nationality, high-frequency communication method, communication method use count, and favorite store ID are stored in association with each other. In the member information management table 2 of FIG. 41 (b), for each store, sex, store ID, store member ID, store history, access history, store visit count, average stay time, total stay time, Store rank, heavy user, prepaid balance, and number of stored medals are stored in association with each other.

  In addition to the gender, various information such as name, address, nickname in the store visit management system 1000B, password for logging in, and e-mail address may be registered in the personal information regarding the member. Furthermore, as for personal information managed for each store, information other than gender may be managed as described above.

  Further, although not shown in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B described in the first embodiment, a holding point, a gift exchange history, an advertisement history, a questionnaire history, and the like may be included. Furthermore, the number of stored medals and the number of stored balls may be managed for each loan rate. For example, a slot machine may manage a 5-slot storage medal and a 20-slot storage medal, and a pachinko machine may manage a 1-patch and 4-patch storage.

The member ID is identification information of a member registered in the store visit management system 1000B.
The gender is the gender of the member registered in the store visit management system 1000B.
The nationality is the nationality of the member registered in the store visit management system 1000B.
The number of times of use of the communication method is the number of times of use of the communication method between the mobile terminal 3 and the transmitting device 7 when the member visits the store. The number of uses is stored for each sound wave ("d": two-dimensional barcode).
In the high-frequency communication method, a communication method having the largest number of times of use is stored.
Stored as the favorite store ID is the store ID of the store with the highest number of visits in the store visit history.

The store ID is identification information indicating a store. The store ID is stored when the store side registers in the store visit management system 1000B.
The store member ID is stored when the store type is a game store (pachinko store or slot store) and the member is registered as a store member, that is, the member has a store member ID.
In the first visit date of the store visit history, the date when the member became the store member of the corresponding store for the first time is stored.
The last visit date stores the date and time when the member last visited the store.
The latest (last) history of the date and time when the member entered the store is stored in the store entry date and time of the store visit history.
The latest (last) history of the date and time when the member left the store is stored in the store exit date and time.
The stay time in the store visit history stores the stay time in the store calculated from the store entry time and the store exit time. The store visit time, store exit time, and stay time are stored with reference to the store history management table 525.

The last access date / time of the access history stores the last access date / time when the member searched the store.
In the access history access count, the number of times a member searches for a store is stored.
The last access date and time and the number of accesses of the access history are stored with reference to the search history management table 523 described above.
The number of visits to the store stores the number of times the member has visited the store.
In the average stay time, an average time of the time when the member stayed in the store is stored.
The frequency of visits to the store stores the frequency with which members visit the store. The number of visits, the average staying time, and the frequency of visits are calculated and stored by referring to the store visit history management table 525.
The prepaid balance stores the prepaid balance remaining on each card owned by the member.
In the number of stored medals, the number of stored medals remaining on each member's card is stored.
The store rank stores the rank calculated from the stay time, the number of visits, and the visit frequency for each store. The determination of the store rank and the heavy user is determined and stored from the total average stay time for each store, the total number of store visits, and the store visit frequency, which will be described in detail later. In addition to these pieces of information, information such as the number of stored balls and the number of jackpots may be managed.

  Further, in the member information management table 2 of FIG. 41B, a plurality of stores are stored in the store ID. These store IDs are obtained when the member of the store visit management system 1000B acquires the store member ID. In other words, it may be added at any time when registered as a store member. Further, the store ID may be added when searching by the store search system. Further, the access history access count, store visit count, average stay time, and store visit frequency may be constantly accumulated, or may be aggregated every certain period such as every month, every six months, or every year. Also good.

  Also, if the member of the store visit management system 1000B does not have the store member ID of the store that visited the store, that is, if it is determined that the store visitor who visited the store is a non-store member, the store visitor owns You may make it transmit the member registration promotion information for promoting the member registration to the said store to the portable terminal 3 to perform.

  Next, a rank calculation method for store visit analysis will be described. In the present embodiment, the number of visits, the staying time, and the visit frequency are specified based on the visit information of the player to the amusement store. Specifically, the visit information of a specific amusement store is extracted from the store visit history (visit date, store entry time, store exit time, etc.) included in the store visit information, and from that, the “number of visits”, “average stay time” "Finding store visit frequency" is specified.

  “Number of visits” is the number of times a player has visited the store. “Residence time” is the time from the store visit time to the store exit time, and when visiting a store several times, the average stay time per day is obtained. The visit frequency is the frequency of visiting the amusement store based on the first visit date. The “average stay time” and “visit frequency” may be constantly accumulated as described above, or may be totaled every predetermined period. In other words, the store visit frequency is calculated as “%” by dividing the number of store visits by the number of days from the registration date and multiplying by 100 in the case where the store visit frequency is constantly accumulated. In the case of counting every predetermined period, the number of visits during the predetermined period is divided by the predetermined period and multiplied by 100 to obtain “%”. Note that “the number of visits” and “stay time” may also be aggregated for each predetermined period. By counting for each predetermined period, the store visit status of the member can be confirmed for each period.

[Total by member]
Next, the rank is determined for each member. Specifically, for each item of “number of visits”, “average staying time”, and “visit frequency”, the users are ranked into five stages A to E based on the respective rank criteria. Hereinafter, both the case where the data is always accumulated and the case where the data is totaled every predetermined period are expressed as “target period”.

  “Number of visits” is the number of visits per player, and the higher the number of visits, the higher the rank A, and the lower the number of visits, the higher the rank E. Specifically, the number of visits per player within the target period is obtained. For example, if it is 20 times or more, rank A is 10 times to 19 times, rank B is 5 times to 9 times, and C is 5 times to 9 times. Ranking is performed as D rank if it is 1 to 4 times, and E rank if it is 0 times.

  The “average stay time” is an average stay time per player, and the higher the average stay time, the higher the A rank, and the shorter the stay time, the E rank. Specifically, the average daily stay time per user within the target period is obtained. For example, if it is 10 hours or more, rank A is 5 hours to 10 hours, rank B is 3 hours to 5 hours. If it is less than 1 hour, ranking is performed as C rank, D rank if it is 1 to 3 hours, and E rank if it is less than 1 hour.

  “Visit frequency” is the frequency of visits per player, and rank A is given as the visit frequency is high, and rank E is given as the stay time is low. Specifically, the store visit frequency per player within the target period is obtained. For example, if it is 70% or more, A rank, 50% to 70% B rank, and 20% to 50% C rank. If the rank is 5% to 20%, the rank is D rank, and if it is less than 5%, the rank is E rank.

  For example, when an individual user is applied to the store AAX and analyzed, a user whose “number of visits”, “average stay time” and “visit frequency” are all ranked A frequently plays games for a long time. Considered a heavy user. However, for example, when counting for the most recent 3 months, “Number of visits”, “Average stay time” and “Visit frequency” are all ranked A, and when counting for the most recent month, If “number of times” and “average staying time” are A rank and “visit frequency” is E rank, the heavy user has not visited the store recently. However, it is unlikely that heavy users will not play any games during that time. In other words, it is more appropriate to think that such a heavy user was playing a game in another store during that time.

  Next, when the above user is applied to the store BBX and analyzed, as a result of aggregation over the most recent three months, “number of visits” and “average stay time” are ranked A, and “frequency of visit” is E rank. As a result of counting in the most recent one month period, if the “number of visits”, “average staying time”, and “visit frequency” are all ranked A, the member changes from amusement store A to amusement store B. Can be analyzed as spilled.

Next, a management method of the member information management table 529 will be described with reference to FIG.
A member whose member ID is “K0001” has a gender “male”, a nationality “Japan”, an age “32 years old”, a high-frequency communication method “a (Bluetooth)”, and communication. It can be seen that the number of times the method is used is “a = 96 times, b = 18 times, c = 4 times, d = 0 times”, the preference store ID is “AAX”, and the overall rank is A. About the update method of communication system use frequency and favorite shop ID, although the update method like 1st Embodiment may be sufficient, in this embodiment, a different method is employ | adopted. Details will be described later.

  FIG. 41 (b) manages information for each member and each store. The member with the member ID “K0001” has the store member ID “aaa1” at the store AAX, the store member ID “bbb1” at the store member BBX, the store member ID “ccc1” at the store CCX, and the store member ID at the store member fffX. It can be seen that each has “fff1”. That is, it is understood that the member with the member ID “K0001” is not a store member in the store DDX and the store EEX. As for the first visit date, “March 16, 2016” at store AAX, “March 17, 2016” at store BBX, “April 6, 2016” at store CCX, “March 2016” at FFX 12th ".

  With regard to the store visit history, in the store AAX, the last visit date is “May 5, 2016”, the store entry date / time (final history) is “10:00”, the store exit date / time (final history) is “22:00” The stay time (final history) is “12 hours”. At the store BBX, the last visit date is “May 16, 2016”, the store entry date is “10:00”, and the store exit date is “22:00”. The stay time is “12 hours”, and the last visit date is “April 6, 2016”, the store entry date is “10:00”, the store exit date is “22:00” at the store CCX, Is “12 hours”, and at the store FFX, the last visit date is “April 5, 2016”, the store entry date is “10:00”, the store exit date is “20:00”, and the stay time is “10” It turns out that it is "time". The store entry date / time and the store exit time of the store visit history are “10:00” at the store AAX, “May 16, 2016” at the store BBX, “April 6, 2016” at the store CCX, “ It is understood that it is “April 5, 2016”.

  Regarding the access history, in the store AAX, the last access date is “May 16, 2016” and the access count is “5 times”, and in the store BBX, the last access date is “May 16, 2016” The number of times is “33 times”, the last access date and time is “April 6, 2016” and the number of accesses is “one time” in the store CCX, and the last access date and time is “April 6, 2016” in the store DDX. Date ”, the number of accesses is“ once ”, the store EEX has the last access date“ April 6, 2016 ”, the number of accesses is“ once ”, and the store FFX has the last access date“ 2016 ”. As of April 6, 2012, the number of accesses is “5”.

  As for the number of visits to the store, the store AAX is “38 times”, the store BBX is “18 times”, the store CCX is “1 time”, and the store FFX is “2 times”. It can be seen that the average stay time is “11 hours” in the store AAX, “11 hours” in the store BBX, “11 hours” in the store CCX, and “9 hours” in the store FFX. Regarding the store visit frequency, it can be seen that the store AAX is “63.33%”, the store BBX is “30.51%”, the store CCX is “2.5%”, and the store FFX is “3.125%”.

  As for the store rank, it can be seen that the store AAX is “A”, the store BBX is “B”, the store CCX is “D”, and the store FFX is “D”. For the heap user, “O” is stored in the store AAX. In this figure, it can be seen that the member “K0001” is determined to be a heavy user of the store AAX. The prepaid balance is “500 yen” at the store AAX, “40000 yen” at the store BBX, “0 yen” at the store CCX, and “0 yen” at the store FFX. As for the number of medals, it can be seen that the store AAX is “0”, the store BBX is “1000”, the store CCX is “0”, and the store FFX is “0”.

  That is, in the store visit management system 1000B of this embodiment, it is possible to refer to the access history, store visit date and time, visit time for each store, and analyze whether the store search system 1000B has been used effectively. . For example, the member “K0001” usually has a high frequency of playing games at the store AAX, but the frequency of visiting the store BBX is high because the store BBX is searched by the game hall search system. That is, it can be determined that the game hall search system is particularly effective for the member “K0001”.

  Further, the store search system can display even when the member does not have the store member ID. That is, when a member searches only by “find a nearby store” using the check box 401 in FIG. 33, a non-member store may be displayed. For example, the member “K0001” has searched the store CCX on the search history on April 6, 2016 using the game hall search system, and the first visit date is stored on the same day. It is possible to determine that the store search system is particularly effective even in stores where the member has not visited the store.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 41B, the member “K0001” aggregates from the first visit date to today, and when analyzing at the store BBX, the result of the aggregation from the first visit date to today is the result of “total number of visits”. And “Average stay time” are A rank and “Visit frequency” is C rank. Although not shown in the figure, as a result of counting during the last one month period, “Number of visit times”, “Average stay time” and “Visit shop” When both “frequency” is A rank, it can be analyzed that the member “K0001” has flowed from the store AAX, which is a heavy user, to the store BBX. In other words, by determining the rank for each period, it is possible to confirm the trend of the members.

  In the following description, the description of the management method described above is omitted. It can be seen that the nationality of the player with the member ID “K0002” is “North America”. The amusement hall is also used by many people from overseas. Furthermore, among the gaming machines, there are foreign copyright gaming machines and inbound-compatible gaming machines. A foreign copyright gaming machine is a gaming machine that has a copyright in a country other than Japan, and an inbound-compatible gaming machine is a gaming machine designed for foreigners visiting Japan on a trip or the like. For this reason, if the member's nationality is other than Japan, the server 5 may transmit information for displaying the floor map on the mobile terminal 3 in the language of the user's home country to the mobile terminal 3. . In addition to this, a screen for selecting a language may be provided before the transition to the condition search screen of FIG.

  Further, it is understood that the member ID “K0002” is ranked D in the store EEX. That is, although the customer has visited the store, the overall rank of “number of visits”, “average staying time”, and “visit frequency” is low. That is, it can be seen that the average stay time is long, but the store visit frequency and store visit frequency are small. On the other hand, the member ID “K0002” is ranked A in the store BBX and is a heavy user. That is, it can be estimated that the store BBX is most attractive for the member ID “K0002” and the store EEX is not attractive. For example, if there is a request for the store EEX, the store visit management system 1000B can report the store rank and other attractive stores (the highest store rank) in association with each other.

  That is, if there is a request from a store, the store visit management system 1000B can provide the store rank information and the rank information of other stores in association with each other. Taking store EEX as an example, rank information of store BBX attractive to member ID “K0002” may be provided, rank information of store AAX not attractive to “K0002” may be provided, and store BBX rank information and store AAX rank information may be provided.

  Therefore, since the store EEX can know the difference in attractiveness with other stores, it can take measures in terms of sales. For example, if there are many foreign copyright game machines and inbound game machines installed in the store BBX, but not so many in the store EEX, the reason why the member ID “K0002” is attractive is the foreign copyright It can be estimated that there are a large number of gaming machines and inbound gaming machines.

  Further, it is understood that the member ID “K0003” has a gender “female”. That is, when registering in the store visit management system 1000B, it is registered as a woman. On the other hand, in the store FFX, the sex is registered as “male”. Since the store FFX has registered the connect application, the server 5 can notify the store server (for example, a card management computer) of the store FFX of the gender registration error.

[Total by store]
In addition, by functioning as a rank aggregation means for each store, the players are aggregated by rank. That is, the player is ranked for each of the number of visits at the game store, the stay time, and the visit frequency. The difference from the above-mentioned individual totalization is that the number of players, the ratio, etc. are totaled for each rank.

Store-by-store rank aggregation will be described using store AAX as an example.
FIG. 42 is a display screen of total information totaled according to rank based on the number of store visits, the staying time, and the store visit frequency extracted from the store visit information of the store AAX, and is displayed on the display means 53.

  This display screen includes “condition setting”, “item-specific rank setting”, “total rank setting”, and “total result”. In the condition setting, aggregation conditions that can be set by an input operation of the operation means 54 of the server 5 are displayed. The target period “March 11, 2016 to April 10, 2016” is set as the aggregation condition of the present embodiment. In addition, the sex, age, nationality, etc. of the member can be set as the aggregation condition. Further, in the item-specific rank setting, the calculation criteria for the total information is displayed. Specifically, rank criteria for ranking the players are displayed for each item of “last visit date”, “number of visits”, and “stay time”. In the overall rank setting, a scoring standard and a rank standard for obtaining a comprehensive evaluation are displayed. Each rank criterion can be freely set by the manager of the store visit system using the “edit” icon P2 or the “edit” icon P3.

  Then, when the aggregation start icon P1 is clicked by the aggregation start unit, the control unit 35 functions as an aggregation information output unit, so that information aggregated corresponding to the rank can be browsed as an aggregation result. In addition, the total result can be obtained for each store. In the counting result, store selection means (tab) is provided so that stores AAX to FFX can be selected. In the weekly result, the target number of people is displayed in the store visit management system. In addition, the “view member information” icon can be used to transition to the member information management table 529.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 42, as a result of rank aggregation, both “number of visits” and “stay time” have a high ratio of A rank and B rank, and “visit frequency” is a ratio of D rank and E rank. It can be analyzed that there is a risk that many existing members may have leaked to other stores at stores with high cost. In this case, the store AAX is not just a measure to urge the visit, but measures that are conscious of other stores (for example, specify an outflow member and send an email to the effect that the visit to the store is more advantageous than the other stores) Sending etc.) is considered necessary. Thus, according to the relative analysis, more appropriate measures can be taken regardless of the individual analysis.

  When the outflow destination store is a store registered in the store visit management system 1000B, the outflow destination store (for example, store BBX) can be specified. In the store visit management system 1000B, a specific store can be transmitted in association with a high-rank store. By receiving, the store registered in the store visit system can improve the game points.

[Process flow]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary flow of a store search process. The process of the portable terminal 3 is shown on the left side of the figure, and the process of the server 5 is shown on the right side of the figure.
First, when it is detected that the touch panel 37 of the mobile terminal 3 is operated by a member registered in the store visit management system 1000B, the control unit 31 activates the store search system (S401). When the store search system is activated, a store condition screen as shown in FIG. 33 is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the portable terminal 3, the store search process of the game hall search system is a loop process.

  When the game hall search system is activated, the control unit 31 executes store search processing according to the store search program 331 stored in the storage unit 33. The control unit 31 executes the process of loop A for each search screen (S402 to S408).

  In the process of Loop A, the user selects “search condition” from the store condition screen of FIG. 33 with the check box 401 and touches the search start icon 410 (S403). The search screen varies depending on the member search conditions. That is, in S403, the store search screen of FIG. 34, the store information screen of FIG. 35, and the store map screen of FIG. 36 are displayed depending on the member search status. In this embodiment, when the search system is activated, a store condition screen is first displayed. That is, once a condition is selected from the store condition screen, “store search” or “map display” can be selected directly from the store search screen as shown in FIG. Also, “store search” can be selected when the store map screen is displayed.

  Next, the control unit 31 causes the server 5 to transmit data in which the position information of the mobile terminal 3 output from the GPS unit 44 and the search flag (condition search flag, store search flag, map search flag) are associated with each other. (S404).

  The control means 51 of the server 5 executes search processing according to the search processing program 521 stored in the storage unit 52. The control means 51 performs the process of loop B for each mobile terminal 3 (S411 to S414).

  In the process of loop B, the control means 51 determines whether or not data has been received from the portable terminal 3 (S412). When data is not received (S412: No), the control unit 51 moves the process to the next portable terminal 3.

  On the other hand, if data is received from the mobile terminal 3 (S412: Yes), the control means 51 executes a transfer content determination process for determining the content to be transferred to the mobile terminal 3 (S500).

FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of transfer content determination processing.
The control unit 51 executes the transfer process according to the transfer processing program 5211 stored in the storage unit 52. First, the control means 51 reads the search history management table 523 (S501). Further, the control means 51 reads the store information management table 527 (S502). The store information management table 527 stores information such as event information, advertisement ID, and store address.

  Next, the control means 51 determines whether the search method is a store condition search according to the search flag (S503). If the search flag is a store condition search flag (S503: Yes), the control means 51 refers to the member information management table 529 and obtains member information corresponding to the member ID of the user who owns the mobile terminal 3. Read (S504). That is, the prepaid balance, the number of stored balls, the number of stored medals, etc. corresponding to the member ID are read out.

  Thereafter, the control means 51 acquires the current location information of the member transmitted from the mobile terminal 3 of the member (S505). And the control means 51 performs a store search based on a store search condition (S506). Specifically, in accordance with the search conditions of “Find nearby stores”, “Find stores with a lot of stored medals”, “Find stores with a lot of stored money”, and “Find stores with a large prepaid balance” in FIG. Perform store search.

  Next, the control means 51 determines the rank of the store searched in S506 (S507), and updates the search history management table 523 (S508). The items to be updated include, as shown in the search history management table 523 in FIG. 38, the search form, search order, store ID (including store location information), member prepaid balance, number of medals, number of balls, and stores. Distance, store event information, and store access count. The contents updated and stored in the search history management table 523 are retained.

  Next, the control means 51 sets and stores the transmission ID in the search history management table 523 (S510). The transmission ID includes a search form. That is, “1” indicating the condition search flag is included.

  If it determines with it not being store condition search in S503 (S503: No), the control means 51 will determine whether it is map search (S521). If it is a map search (S521; Yes), the control means 51 refers to the search history management table 523 and executes processing of loop C for determining the display mode of the decoration store icon 431 and the like (S522 to S527). ).

  In the process of Loop C, the control means 51 performs color classification setting for each rank (S523). If the color classification setting is performed, the control unit 51 reads the presence / absence of event information from the store information, and if there is event information (S524; Yes), determines the display form (S525). For example, the display shape is determined to be “star”.

  Next, the control means 51 stores and saves the color classification setting, shape setting, and access count in the search history management table 523 (S526), and proceeds to processing for determining the next display mode.

  When the processing of the loop C is completed, the control unit 51 sets the transmission ID including “2” indicating the map search flag in the search history management table 523 and updates the search history management table 523 (S528). The process moves to S511.

  If it determines with it not being a map search in S521 (S521; No), the control means 51 will determine whether it is a direct store search (S541). If it is direct store search (S541; Yes), the control means 51 will determine the presence or absence of event information (S542).

  If there is no event information (S542: No), the control means 51 moves the process to S545. When there is event information (S542: Yes), the control means 51 sets the advertisement ID of the event information in the search history management table 523 (S543).

  Next, the control means 51 updates the search history management table 523 (S545). Specifically, the number of accesses to the store is updated. Then, the control means 51 sets a transmission ID including “3” indicating the direct store search flag in the search history management table 523 (S546), and shifts the processing to S511.

  In S511, the control means 51 performs a transmission content determination process for each flag that determines transmission contents for each search form flag corresponding to the transmission ID (S511). Specifically, if the search form flag is “1”, the store ID and the store rank are associated with the transmission ID. If the search form flag is “2”, the store ID, the store rank, the current location information of the member, the location information of the store, and the distance to the store are associated with the transmission ID, and “prepaid balance” in the store condition search, When the “number of stored medals” and “number of stored balls” are checked, the information is further associated with the transmission ID. If the search form flag is “3”, the store ID, the store rank, the current location information of the member, the location information of the store, the distance to the store, the prepaid balance, the number of medals, and the number of balls are associated with the transmission ID.

  Next, the control means 51 sets the transmission content determined in S511 (S512). Then, the control means 51 ends the transfer content determination process.

  Returning to the store search process of FIG. 43, if the transfer content determination process is completed, the control means 51 controls the mobile terminal 3 to transmit information corresponding to the transmission content set in S512 (S413). Then, the control unit 51 moves the process to the next portable terminal 3. If the process of loop B is completed (S414), the control means 41 ends the process.

  The control unit 31 of the portable terminal 3 determines whether or not information is received from the server 5 (S405). If it is determined that the information is received (S405; Yes), the information received from the server 5 is stored in the storage unit 33. Store (S406).

  Next, the control unit 31 executes screen display processing according to the store display program 333 and the map creation program 335 stored in the storage unit 33 (S407). Then, the control unit 31 moves the process to the next search screen. If the process of the loop A is complete | finished (S408), the control part 31 will complete | finish a shop search process.

Next, store visit processing executed by the store visit management analysis system 1000B of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of store visit processing. The process of the transmitting device 7 is shown on the left side of the figure, the process of the portable terminal 3 is shown in the center of the figure, and the process of the server 5 is shown on the right side of the figure.
The control unit 31 of the mobile terminal 3 determines whether or not a signal is received from the transmission device 7 installed in the store (S611). If it is determined that the signal is received (S611; Yes), the member ID (mobile terminal) (Member ID of the user who owns 3) and the ID of the transmitting device 7 that has received the signal are controlled so as to be transmitted to the server 5 (S612).

  The control means 51 of the server 5 determines whether or not information is received from the portable terminal 3 according to the store visit processing program 522 stored in the storage means 52 (S621), and if it is determined that the information is received (S621; Yes), the aggregation process is executed (S700).

FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the aggregation process.
The control unit 51 executes the totaling process according to the totaling processing program 5221 stored in the storage unit 52. First, the control means 51 reads the store visit history management table 525 stored in the storage unit 52 (S701). In addition, the control unit 51 reads member information corresponding to the member ID specified from the received information based on the member information management table 529 stored in the storage unit 52 (S702).

  Next, the control means 51 associates the date and time, the ID of the transmitting device 7 included in the received information, the store ID, the member ID, and the number of visits to the store corresponding to the store ID with the store visit history management table. It is stored in 525 (S703).

  Next, the control means 51 determines whether or not it is a store entrance (S704). As described above, whether or not it is a store entry can be determined based on whether or not the entrance information including the device ID “a3fg2” is received after the entrance information including the device ID “a3fg1” is received. .

  Thereafter, the control means 51 stores the store entry date and time in the read member information management table 529 and store visit history management table 525 (S705). Next, the control unit 51 adds “1” to the number of times of communication method use corresponding to the communication method of the store visit information in the member information management table 529 and updates it (S706). Then, the control unit 51 updates the high-frequency communication method when there is a change in the communication method with the highest number of use among the communication method use times (S707).

  As described above, when the member does not have the store member ID of the store that visited the store, that is, when it is determined that the non-store member is a store visitor, the control means 51 is set to the non-store member. You may make it transmit the member registration promotion information for promoting the member registration to a store to the portable terminal 3 which a store visitor owns. Specifically, image information for causing the mobile terminal 3 to display a member registration promotion screen with a message for prompting member registration in the store and sound for prompting member registration in the store to be output to the mobile terminal 3. Information such as voice information may be transmitted to the portable terminal 3 as member registration promotion information.

  If the received information is a store exit, the control means 51 stores the store exit date and member ID in the store visit history management table 525 and the member information management table 529 (S712).

  Next, the control means 51 determines whether or not there is a store entry on the current day (within business hours) based on the previous received information (S713). Whether or not there has been a store entry on that day may be determined by referring to the store entry date and time of the store visit management table 525, or may be determined by referring to the store entry date and time of the member information management table 529.

  Next, the control means 51 calculates the stay time from the store entry date / time and the store exit date / time, and stores it in the store visit history management table 525 and the member information management table 529 (S714). Thereafter, the control means 51 adds “1” to the number of visits to the store visit history management table 525 and the member information management table 529 and updates it (S715).

  Thereafter, the control means 51 updates the average stay time and store visit frequency in the member information management table 529 (S716). When the average stay time is not stored for the members in the member information management table 529 (when the stay time is stored for the first time), the stay time calculated in S714 is stored. In addition, in the store visit frequency, when the stay time is stored for the first time, 100 is stored (divide 100 times once per day).

  If the average stay time has been stored before, the control means 51 multiplies (the number of visits -1) by the average stay time stored at the previous visit, adds this stay time, and divides by the number of visits. The average stay time is updated with the value (S716). The frequency of visits is obtained by dividing the number of visits by dividing the difference (number of days) between the date and time of the last visit / leaving on the basis of the date and time when the visit time was stored for the first time (first visit date).

Next, the control means 51 executes rank update processing (S800).
FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of rank update processing.
First, the control means 51 reads the member information management table 529 (S801). Next, the control means 51 determines the rank from the number of visits, the average staying time, and the visit frequency (S802). The rank is determined by the method described above. Then, the control means 51 updates the store rank with the determined rank (S803).

  Next, the control means 51 determines whether or not the member is a heavy user (S804). That is, when the rank is A, the user is a heavy user because the number of visits is large, the average stay time is long, and the visit frequency is high. If it determines with a heavy user (S805; Yes), the control means 51 will memorize | store a heavy user flag in the member information management table 529 (S806).

  Thereafter, the control means 51 compares the store with the store ID having the highest store rank as a favorite store for the member (S807). If the ranks are the same, the store that last visited or exited may be used as a favorite store. And the control means 51 complete | finishes a rank update process.

  Returning to the tabulation process of FIG. 46, if the rank update process is executed, the control means 51 adds “1” to the communication method use count and updates it (S706). Then, the control unit 51 updates the high-frequency communication method (S707).

  If it is determined in S713 that there is no entry on the day (S713; No), the control means 51 determines that the server 5 does not store the store visit information, and displays an error flag indicating that the store has not been entered. It is stored in the management table 525 (S721). In this case, the rank determination process is not performed. This is because although the stay time cannot be calculated, the number of visits and the visit frequency are updated, and the rank becomes unequal. Similarly, rank update processing is not performed when only the store entry is stored.

  When only entering the store is stored, the member can estimate that the battery of the portable terminal 3 has run out during the game. On the other hand, when only the store exit is stored, it can be estimated that the battery of the portable terminal 3 was exhausted when the member visited the store, but was charged in the store. Also, because the store is a private space for members, it is necessary to block communication with the surroundings. It can also be estimated that the battery of the portable terminal 3 has been cut. In this embodiment, the rank update process is not performed when any one of the store visit and the store exit is detected, but the update process of the communication method use frequency and the high frequency communication method is performed.

  In the present embodiment, rank update processing is executed when a member's exit is detected, but rank update processing may be executed at other triggers. For example, the rank update process may be executed at an opportunity according to time such as the end of business hours, straddling days, every week, every month, or the like. However, since there are stores whose business hours are different from the regular days during the year-end and New Year holidays, processing may be performed at the date and time set in advance by the administrator. In addition, the rank update process may be executed in response to detection of an execution operation (update operation) of the rank update process by the administrator.

  In the present embodiment, the rank is determined by updating the number of visits, the average stay time, and the visit frequency from the member information management table 529 based on the member's first visit date, but the rank is determined in an arbitrary period. May be. That is, since the store visit history management table 525 stores the date and time, member ID, store visit time, store exit time, stay time, store visit count, etc., the rank determination is arbitrary by referring to the store visit history management table 525. It can be done in the period. In addition, by referring to the store visit history management table 525, rank aggregation processing can be performed for each store in an arbitrary period as shown in FIG. 41 and FIG.

  Also in this embodiment, when the user who has visited the store is not a member of the store visit management system 1000B, for example, the server 5 transmits member registration promotion information to the mobile terminal 3 to promote membership in the store visit management system 1000B. May be. For example, when the server 5 communicates with the non-member portable terminal 3 by WiFi at the store, the member registration promotion information may be transmitted to the portable terminal 3.

[Function and effect]
The store visit management system 1000 </ b> B includes a mobile terminal 3 and a server 5 that can communicate with the mobile terminal 3. The server 5 can provide store information to the mobile terminal 3 in response to a predetermined request from the mobile terminal 3, and provides a history of providing store information to the mobile terminal 3 and a user who owns the mobile terminal 3. A storage unit 52 is provided that can store an identifiable member ID in association with each other. In addition, the server 5 can execute store detection of a user who owns the mobile terminal 3 based on communication between the transmission device 7 installed in the store and the mobile terminal 3. And server 5 matches store ID which can identify a store, member ID corresponding to a visitor from whom a store visit was detected about the store concerned, and offer history to personal digital assistant 3 of store information of the store concerned. Storage means 52 is provided.
According to this, it is possible to analyze whether or not the store information is effectively used, and it is possible to perform more advanced store visit analysis.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a game hall guidance system 1000C, which is a type of gaming system according to the third embodiment, will be described.

  Conventionally, using a satellite positioning system such as GPS as a navigation system in a portable terminal, the position (two-dimensional position or three-dimensional position) of its own device is detected, the current position is determined, and guidance is provided to the destination. Systems that do this are known. However, these systems are generally intended for route guidance in highly public areas based on available roads and public places, based on outdoor use. Many. For this reason, it is often difficult to apply to the purpose of using the route guidance for facilities existing in a limited area.

  On the other hand, in a store where a gaming machine is installed, the location where the gaming machine is installed may be difficult for a player to understand, and convenience is insufficient. In addition, there are many large-scale game stores that extend from the second floor to the third floor. Players who come to the store for the first time not only do not know the location of the gaming machine, but also “1 pachi”, “4 pachi” Even installation areas with different loan rates, such as “5 slots”, “20 slots”, may not be known. In the present embodiment, a game hall guidance system is proposed in which a player operates a portable terminal 3 to guide to a desired gaming machine installation location.

  Similar to the configuration of the store visit management system 1000B according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 30, the game hall guidance system 1000C according to the present embodiment includes the server 5 and the transmitting device 7 installed in each store AD. The transmission device 7 is configured to be able to communicate with the mobile terminal 3. Similarly to the first and second embodiments, the server 5 is installed by a manager of the store visit management system 1000B, and the transmission device 7 installed on the store side via a communication network such as the Internet, wireless communication Communication with the mobile terminal 3 via the base station 4 is possible.

[Management Server]
FIG. 48 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the server 5 in the present embodiment.
The server 5 is composed of a control means 51 composed of a CPU and the like, a storage means 52 composed of a memory for storing various programs and data, a display for displaying various data, and the like, as with a normal computer. A first communication unit 55 that performs communication between the display unit 53, an operation unit 54 that includes a mouse, a keyboard, and the like that can operate display contents displayed on the display unit, and a management device installed in each store. And a second communication unit 56 that communicates with the mobile terminal 3 and the transmission device 7.

  The control means 51 provided in the server 5 will be described. The control means 51 includes a portable terminal processing unit 511, a transmission device processing unit 513, and a store information processing unit 515 as functional units. In addition, the portable terminal processing unit 511 includes a gaming machine search processing unit 5111, a location information calculation processing unit 5113, and a local information processing unit 5115 as functional units.

  The gaming machine search processing unit 5111 receives a search request from the portable terminal 3 via the second communication unit 56, and transmits the searched gaming machine information to the portable terminal 3 according to the program stored in the storage unit 52. Take control.

  The position information calculation processing unit 5113 performs control to transmit the position information of the gaming machine to the portable terminal 3 according to the program stored in the storage unit 52.

  The local information processing unit 5115 performs control to transmit the local information to the mobile terminal 3 in accordance with a program stored in the storage unit 52 in response to a request from the mobile terminal 3.

  The transmission device processing unit 513 performs various settings of the transmission device 7 in accordance with an operation on the operation unit 54 and stores the setting contents in the storage unit 52.

  The storage means 52 stores a main program 524 as a program. The main program 524 includes a transmission processing program 5241 and a transmission device setting program 5245 as subroutines. The transmission processing program 5241 includes a gaming machine search program 5242, a location information calculation program 5243, and a local information processing program 5244 as subroutines.

  In addition to the store information management table 527 and the member information management table 529 described in the second embodiment, the storage unit 52 manages the transmitter ID and the installation location of the transmission device 7 in association with each other as a table. Transmitting device management table 526, a unit management table 528 for managing the game information of each store, the installation location of the gaming machine, and the like, and the premises of the gaming machine registered in the gaming hall guidance system 1000C A local information storage unit 59 in which map information is stored is stored.

  As in the first and second embodiments, the server 5 of this embodiment uses a store ID and a store member ID to store and manage a store member saving management table (FIG. 12A). The game history table for each store member (FIG. 12B) and the like can be accessed to acquire the game status of the member. In addition, the store information management table 527 stored and managed by the storage means 52 in the server 5 includes store ID, type of business, communication method, address, advertisement information, connect application, transmission device ID, grant visit point, total grant visit point. It is configured to include.

[Mobile devices]
FIG. 49 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the mobile terminal 3 in the present embodiment.
The portable terminal 3 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 33, an operation unit 37c, a touch panel display unit 37 (touch panel 37a, display unit 37b), a communication unit 40f, a short-range wireless communication unit 40g, and a clock unit 45. And is configured. Although not shown, the mobile terminal 3 includes a GPS unit 44, a RAM 32, an acoustic processing unit 41, and the like, as in the second embodiment.

  The control unit 31 is a control device that controls each functional unit of the mobile terminal 3 in an integrated manner, and includes a processor such as a CPU. The control unit 31 executes various controls based on programs and data stored in the storage unit 33.

  The control unit 31 includes a transfer processing unit 311, a search processing unit 313, a guidance processing unit 315, and an image display processing unit 317 as functional units.

  The transfer processing unit 311 controls the communication information of the transmission device 7 to be transferred to the server 5.

  The search processing unit 313 performs search processing for searching for gaming machines by communicating with the server 5, and executes processing to be displayed on the touch panel display unit 37.

  The guidance processing unit 315 transmits a guidance start request to the server 5, and acquires from the server 5 location information of the gaming machine, location information of the mobile terminal 3, location information of facilities in the game (for example, an elevator, etc.), and the like. And the process for displaying the screen produced | generated according to the screen production | generation program not shown on the touchscreen display part 37 is performed.

  The storage unit 33 stores a main program 337 as a program. The main program 337 communicates bidirectionally with the server 5 and searches for gaming machines by communicating with the server 5 with a transfer processing program 3371 for transmitting communication information with the transmitting device 7 to the server 5 in association with the transmitting device ID. The search processing program 3373 and a guidance start request are transmitted to the server 5, and guidance is provided from various information obtained from the server (the position of the portable terminal 3, the location of the gaming machine, the location of the facility, etc.) to the installation location of the gaming machine. At the same time, a guidance processing program 3375 for storing information obtained from the server 5 in the floor storage unit 339, position information of gaming machines stored in the floor storage unit 339, position information of facilities in the store (for example, elevators, etc.) In addition, an image display processing program 3377 for generating and displaying a map is included as a subroutine.

  As in the first and second embodiments, the touch panel display unit 37 includes a display unit 37b that displays an image and a touch panel 37a that is disposed on the front surface or the back surface of the display unit 37b. As the touch panel 37a, various types such as a capacitance method that can recognize the touch position of the user can be adopted. The control unit 31 is configured to display on the display unit 37b and to determine which part of the displayed image is touch-input according to a touch operation on the touch panel 37a.

[Caller]
FIG. 50 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the transmission device 7.
The transmission device 7 includes a processing unit 71, a storage unit 72, an input unit 73, a communication unit 74, and a short-range wireless communication unit 75.

  The processing unit 71 includes a server processing unit 711 that processes an instruction from the server 5 and a position information transmission unit 713 that transmits position information as functional units.

  The storage unit 72 stores a location information transmission program 721 for transmitting location information as a program. The storage unit 72 also includes a setting information storage unit 723 for storing setting data such as a transmission cycle of the transmission device 7 and a transmission device ID.

[Premises information storage (floor map)]
FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating an example of contents stored in the local information storage unit 59.
Predetermined location information is stored in the premises information storage unit 59, and this figure shows an example in which location information corresponding to the floor map of the store AAX is stored. The store AAX has a floor configuration having a first floor (1F) and a second floor (2F).

  First, the 1F campus information will be described. On the 1st floor, there are an entrance, an elevator, a counter (a prize exchange counter or a guide hall, etc.), a gaming machine (001 to 080), a gaming island (1FA to 1FE), and a transmission device 7 (1 to 12). . The entrance / exit is an entrance / exit for the player to enter and exit the store. Although not shown in the present embodiment, as described in the second embodiment, the transmitters 7A and 7B may be installed at the entrance / exit. The elevator is a facility for a player to move between the first floor and the second floor.

  There are gaming machines from 001 to 080, and each gaming machine has a device ID. The installed island is an island that manages gaming machines in a row, and there are 1FA to 1FE on 1F. The gaming machines and gaming islands will be described in the unit management table 528 of FIG. 53 described later.

  The transmitting device 7 exists from 7-1 to 7-12, and is arranged at the end of the installation island (1FA to 1FE) in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the transmission device 7 is also arranged in a counter or an elevator. The premises information storage unit 59 manages the installation position of the above 1F in association with the floor map.

  2F campus information will be described. On the 2nd floor, there are an elevator, a counter (a prize exchange counter, a guidance hall, etc.), a gaming machine (001 to 088), a gaming island (2FA to 2FH), and a transmission device 7 (21 to 35). The elevator is a facility for a player to move between the first floor and the second floor.

  The gaming machines exist from 001 to 088, and each gaming machine has a device ID as in the first floor. Although it is the same as the number of the gaming machine on the first floor, in the unit management table 528, which will be described later, the device ID is managed in association with each floor of each store. Absent.

  The installed island is an island that manages gaming machines in a row, and there are 2FA to 2FH on 2F. The transmitting device 7 exists from 7-21 to 7-35, and in the present embodiment, the transmitting device 7 is disposed at each end of the installation island (1FA to 1FE). Similarly to 1F, the transmission device 7 is also arranged in the counter and the elevator. Therefore, the premises information storage unit 59 manages the location information on the 2nd floor in association with the floor map. Further, the floor map of the premises information storage unit 59 of the present embodiment is up to 2F, but may be configured to have a hierarchy of 3F or more.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 51, near a doorway, a certain player clearly indicates that he wants to win a specific model, that is, “5 slot DEF legend”. Although the search process will be described later, in the game hall guidance system 1000C, when a player selects a gaming machine to be played, the gaming machine guidance system 1000C can guide the gaming machine.

  Specifically, communication is performed between the short-range wireless communication unit 40g of the mobile terminal 3 owned by the player and the transmitting device 7 in the vicinity, and the mobile terminal 3 stores communication information with the transmitting device 7. Send to server 5. Then, the server 5 processes the information and transmits it to the portable terminal 3 in association with the floor map of the premises information storage unit 59, so that the portable terminal 3 can grasp its own position on the premises.

  The mobile terminal 3 can acquire the location information of its own terminal by communicating with the transmitting device 7, but assuming that the player shown by 1F in FIG. It is desirable to receive a signal transmitted by the transmission device 7 (for example, the transmission device 7-2, the transmission device 7-3, the transmission device 7-4) and transmit the received information to the server 5. In the premises information storage unit 59 of the storage means 52 of the server 5, the position information of the transmission device 7 is managed in association with the transmission device ID. The position information of the person can be specified. Since the calculation method for obtaining the intersection of the three spherical surfaces is well known, detailed description is omitted.

[Transmitting device management table]
FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating an example of a table configuration of the transmission device management table 526.
In the transmission device management table 526, an address, a transmitter ID, a floor, a district, and a representative are stored in association with each store ID.

The address is the address of the store corresponding to the store ID.
The transmission device ID is an ID assigned to the transmission device 7. Since each transmitting device 7 has an ID for each store, it does not become the same in other stores.
The floor is a hierarchy in which the transmission device 7 is installed.
The district is a district where the transmitting device 7 is installed. The district is associated with the installed island described in the unit management table 528 of FIG. 53. For example, when the transmission device 7 is located on the north side of the installed island FA on the first floor, “north” is set as 1 FAN. Is added to the alphabet. Since the installation location of the transmission device 7 is stored in the local storage 59 in association with the ID of the transmission device 7, the server 5 can grasp the location of each transmission device 7.
The representative is the installation position of the representative transmission device 7. Depending on the player, the type of gaming machine to play is not decided, but the type (1 pachi, 4 pachi, 5 slot, 20 slot, etc.) is decided,
You may want to go to the free gift counter. The representative manages the transmitting device 7 closest to the player's position.

[Unit management table]
FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an example of the table configuration of the unit management table 528. As shown in FIG.
The unit management table 528 includes, for each store ID, a device ID, a local IP, a floor, an installed island, a machine number, a type, a model, a foreign edition, a reception, a member ID, and a call. Instrument information is stored in association with each other.

The store ID is a store ID.
The device ID is an ID of the gaming machine.
The local IP is a local IP address of the gaming machine.
The floor is a level of the floor where the gaming machine is installed.
The installed island is an island where gaming machines are installed.
The stand number is the number of the stand on which the gaming machine is installed. The floor, the installed island, and the machine number correspond to the floor map stored in the premises information storage unit 59. When taking FIG. 52 as an example, the floor corresponds to “1F” and “2F”, the installation island corresponds to “1FA to 2FH”, the stand number corresponds to “1 to 80” in the case of 1F, and “1 to 88” in the case of 2F. ing. In this embodiment, the device ID is set from the store ID, the floor, the installed island, and the machine number. That is, when the store ID is AAX and the first floor, the installed island is 1FA, and the machine number is 001, “AAX-1F001” is obtained. That is, the device ID is not the same as that of other stores.

The type is a type of gaming machine. The types are “1 pachi”, “4 pachi”, “5 slot”, and “20 slot”.
The model is the model (model name) of the gaming machine. Depending on the store, there may or may not be a gaming machine of that type.
During acceptance, the flag indicates whether the gaming machine with the device ID is currently playing. If the game is in progress, “playing” is stored.
The member ID indicates a player who is playing the gaming machine with the device ID. If it is a member, the member ID of the member is stored, and if it is a non-member, it is stored that it is a non-member.
The transmitter information indicates how far the installation position of the gaming machine with the device ID is from the nearby transmitter 7, and the ID of the transmitter 7 and the distance from the transmitter 7 having the ID are It is remembered. In this embodiment, distances from four beacons are stored.
The foreign version indicates whether or not the gaming machine with the device ID is a gaming machine for a foreign user, and “◯” is stored in the gaming machine for a foreign user. The foreign edition gaming machine includes, for example, the above-described foreign copyright gaming machine and inbound gaming machine.

[Search screen]
Next, a gaming machine search method in this embodiment will be described. Note that a gaming machine search processing method (game machine search program 5242) will be described later.

FIG. 54 is an example of the store condition screen of the gaming machine search system.
The store setting screen is displayed on the touch panel display unit 37 of the mobile terminal 3 and can be activated by installing a predetermined application on the mobile terminal 3. On the store setting screen, “Store CCX”, “Store DDX”, “Store EEX”, “Store AAX”, and “Store BBX” are displayed as selection candidates. These stores are registered in the game hall guidance system 1000C, and stores in which the premises information is registered are displayed. By selecting the store selection icon 440, the user transitions to the rate selection screen in FIG.

FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an example of the rate selection screen.
The rate selection screen is a screen displayed when the store selection icon 440 is selected on the store setting screen of FIG. On the rate setting screen, it is possible to select the type of game (pachinko, slot) and rate that the user wants to play.

  This rate selection screen displays a 1-patch savings ball display section that displays the number of 1-patch storage balls that the member owns in the store, and a 4-patch storage ball that displays the number of 4-patch rate storages that the member owns in the store. A display unit 442, a 5-slot storage medal display unit 443 that displays the number of 5-slots stored medals owned by the member in the store, and a 20-slot rate stored medals owned by the member in the store are displayed. A 20-slot medal display unit 444, a check box 401, and a next icon 450 for transitioning to a gaming machine selection screen are configured. The member can grasp the number of stored balls and the number of stored medals in the store on the rate selection screen. Note that the next icon 450 may be touched without selecting the check box 401. FIG. 55 is a screen for selecting game machine candidates according to the rate, but it is possible to provide fields such as “search for a table with a lot of games” and “search for a table with many big hits”. Good.

FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of the gaming machine selection screen.
The gaming machine selection screen is a screen that is displayed when the next icon 450 is touched on the rate selection screen of FIG. On the gaming machine selection screen, a gaming machine to be played can be selected. Note that the gaming machine selection screen of FIG. 56 is an example when 5 slots are selected in FIG.

  The gaming machine selection screen includes a rate display unit 451, a gaming machine candidate display unit 452, a check box 401, a guidance start icon 460 for transitioning to a gaming machine guidance screen, and a back icon 453 for returning to the rate selection screen. Consists of. If the desired model is displayed on the gaming machine candidate display unit 452, the member may check the check box 401 corresponding to the model and touch the guidance start icon 460, or there is no desired model. Or, if the type (pachinko or slot) or rate of the gaming machine is decided but the model is not decided, check the check box 401 corresponding to “No model decided!” And start the guidance The icon 460 may be touched. When the guidance start icon 460 is touched, a transition is made to the error screen of FIG. 57 or the guidance screens of FIGS.

FIG. 57 is a diagram illustrating an example of an error screen.
The error screen is a screen that is displayed when the guidance start icon 460 is touched on the gaming machine selection screen of FIG. 56 and a predetermined error occurs.
This error screen includes an error message display unit 461 for displaying a predetermined message, a rate selection transition icon 462 for returning to the rate selection screen, and a gaming machine selection transition icon 463 for returning to the gaming machine selection screen. The As shown in the error message display section 461, the error may be caused when another player has already played a game and cannot play a game with a desired type of gaming machine or when the desired gaming machine has failed. There are cases.

FIG. 58 is a diagram showing an example of a guidance screen.
The guidance screen is displayed when the guidance start icon 460 of FIG. 56 is touched and a predetermined error does not occur. On the guidance screen, a message for guiding the player to the place where the desired gaming machine is located is displayed.

  This guidance screen includes a guidance message display unit 471, a floor display unit 472, a self-position display unit 473, a warning display unit 474, and a target position display unit 480. The guidance message display unit 471 displays a message for guiding the player to a desired gaming machine installation location. FIG. 59 shows an example in which the player selects “DEF legend” with “5 slots” on the gaming machine selection screen. If the player's location is on the first floor, “5th slot” and “DEF legend” is on the second floor, it is necessary to ride on the elevator, so “5th slot DEF legend is on the second floor. A message such as “Get on the elevator” is displayed on the guidance message display unit 471.

  The floor display unit 472 displays a lower map corresponding to the store selected by the player stored in the premises information storage unit 59. In this case, the entire floor may be displayed as shown in FIG. 58, or a part of the floor may be enlarged and displayed as shown in FIG. The current position of the player carrying the mobile terminal 3 is displayed on the own position display unit 473. In the present embodiment, communication is always performed between the plurality of transmitting devices 7 around the player and the short-range wireless communication unit 40g of the mobile terminal 3 after the start of guidance, and the mobile terminal 3 In order to transmit the communication information between and the server 5 to the server 5, the local position display unit 473 is updated as needed.

  In the alert display unit 474, a message for alerting a player who walks while viewing the display screen of the mobile terminal 3 so as not to contact a nearby pedestrian or facility is displayed. In the destination position display section 480, the optimum destination for the player is processed and displayed from the premises information storage section 59, the unit management table 528, the gaming machine selection screen of FIG. 57, and the player's own position information. The In the example of FIG. 59, since the 5-slot DEF legend is located on the 2nd floor, when the position information is 1F, an elevator that can go to the second floor becomes the destination and is displayed on the destination position display unit 480.

FIG. 59 is a diagram showing another example of the guidance screen.
This guidance screen is displayed when the guidance start icon 460 in FIG. 57 is touched and a predetermined error does not occur. The difference from FIG. 59 is that the target gaming machine is on the same floor. When there is a target gaming machine on the same floor, the guidance message display section is 471, and a message for guiding to the destination is displayed as “5th slot DEF legend is at the position of the arrow”.

[processing]
FIG. 60 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of a game hall guidance preparation process. The process of the portable terminal 3 is shown on the left side of the figure, and the process of the server 5 is shown on the right side of the figure.

  First, when the touch panel 37 of the portable terminal 3 is operated by the user, the control unit 31 activates the game hall guidance system according to the main program 337 stored in the storage unit 33 (S901). When the game hall guidance system is activated, a store setting screen as shown in FIG. 54 is displayed. The store where the user is currently staying is selected from the store setting screen by the user, and the store selection icon 440 is touched to select the store. And the control part 31 performs control which transmits the store search request | requirement containing the store ID of the store selected by the user to the server 5 (S902).

  The control unit 51 of the server 5 performs processing for each mobile terminal 3 in accordance with the mobile terminal processing program 5241 stored in the storage unit 52. Specifically, the control means 51 determines whether or not a store search request has been received from the mobile terminal 3 (S921). When the store search request is not received (S921: No), the control unit 51 stands by as it is. On the other hand, if a store search request is received (S921: Yes), the control means 51 determines whether the user is a member of a store corresponding to the store ID (S922). When it is not a member (S922: No), the control means 51 reads the store information management table 527 (S924). The store information management table 527 stores information such as event information, advertisement ID, and store address.

  On the other hand, if the user is a member (S921: Yes), the control means 51 reads the member information corresponding to the member ID of the user who owns the mobile terminal 3 with reference to the member information management table 529 (S923). That is, information such as the prepaid balance, the number of stored balls, and the number of stored medals corresponding to the member ID is read. And the control means 51 reads the shop information management table 527 (S924). Thereafter, the control means 51 transmits information including store information and member information to the portable terminal 3 (S925).

  In addition, when the user who started the game hall guidance system is a member, a language (for example, English) corresponding to the user's nationality may be displayed with reference to the nationality information of the user. Further, even if the user is not a member, the language may be selected when the game hall guidance system is activated.

  The control unit 31 of the portable terminal 3 determines whether information is received from the server 5 (S903). When the information is not received from the server 5 (S903: No), the control unit 31 stands by as it is. On the other hand, when information is received from the server 5 (S903; Yes), the control unit 31 reads the search processing program 3373 and executes screen display processing (S904).

  When the screen display process is executed, a rate selection screen as shown in FIG. 55 is displayed. The user touches the check box 401 corresponding to the desired rate from the rate setting screen (for example, 5 slots) and touches the next icon 450. When detecting that the user touches the next icon 450, the control unit 31 transmits a rate selection request to the server 5 (S905).

  In this embodiment, the rate selection screen as shown in FIG. 55 is displayed. However, the “number of stored medals”, “number of stored balls”, and “nationality” stored in the member information management table 529 are described. Such information may be displayed with priority. That is, if a member has a large number of 5-slot medal savings, the 5-slot display may be displayed preferentially, and if the member's nationality is North America, the foreign machine version is preferentially displayed. You may do it.

  In addition, the game history table for each store member (FIG. 12B) or the like may be accessed to acquire the game status of the member and display it on the selection screen. That is, the gaming machine with the largest number of games among members may be displayed, or the gaming machine with the largest number of counted medals may be displayed.

  The control means 51 of the server 5 determines whether or not a rate search request has been received from the mobile terminal 3 (S926). When the rate search request is not received (S926: No), the control unit 51 stands by as it is. On the other hand, if a rate search request is received (S926: Yes), the control means 51 searches for a gaming machine candidate according to the gaming machine search program 5242 stored in the storage means 52 and transmits it to the portable terminal 3. Is set (S927). And the control means 51 transmits the set information to the portable terminal 3 (S928).

  Although not shown, the gaming machine search process may be read out and executed from the unit management table 528 as shown in FIG. 53. If no rate is selected in the process of S905, a new machine in the store is used. May be a candidate.

  In addition to the above, processing for automatically searching for gaming machines may be executed based on the unique information of members (users). Specifically, a process of automatically searching for gaming machines based on unique information (attribute information) indicating member attributes such as nationality and language information among the member information stored in the member information management table 529. You may make it perform. For example, when the member's nationality is North America, a foreign machine (foreign copyright game machine or inbound game machine) corresponding to North America may be preferentially searched for a game machine.

  In addition, regardless of the rate search request from the mobile terminal 3, a gaming machine is automatically searched from the member information management table 529 from a type (rate) having a large gaming value (the number of stored medals and the number of stored balls) in the member. Alternatively, a gaming machine with the largest number of games among members may be automatically retrieved from the store member-specific gaming history table (FIG. 12B).

  Thereafter, the control unit 31 of the mobile terminal 3 determines whether information is received from the server 5 (S906). When information is not received from the server 5 (S906: No), the control part 31 waits as it is. On the other hand, when information is received from the server 5 (S906; Yes), the control unit 31 executes screen display processing according to the search processing program 3373 (S907).

  When the screen display process is executed, for example, a gaming machine selection screen as shown in FIG. 56 is displayed. The user selects a check box 401 corresponding to a desired gaming machine (for example, DEF legend) from the gaming machine selection screen (S908), and touches the guidance start icon 460. If there is no desired gaming machine for the user, the back icon 453 may be touched.

  When it is detected that the back icon 453 is touched by the user (S909; Yes), the control unit 31 returns the process to S905. On the other hand, when the back icon 453 is not selected (S909; No), the control unit 31 executes a game hall guidance process (game hall guidance process) (S1001).

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of setting processing executed by the transmission device 7. Before describing the game hall guidance process, the setting process executed by the transmission device 7 will be described.

  First, according to the operation of the manager, the setting of the ID and the like of the transmission device 7 installed in the game hall is executed (S951). When the ID or the like is set, the processing unit 71 sets predetermined information in the setting information storage unit 723 (S952).

  Thereafter, the processing unit 71 performs control to cause the server 5 to transmit the information stored in the setting information storage unit 723 (S953). The control means 51 of the server 5 associates the transmitting device ID with the premises information stored in the premises information storage unit 59 according to the transmitting device setting program 5245 and stores them in the transmitting device management table 526 (S961).

FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the game hall guidance process.
First, the control unit 71 of the transmission device 7 repeatedly executes the process of the loop D until the end condition is satisfied (S981 to S983). In the process of loop D, the position information transmission unit 713 periodically transmits beacon information including the transmission device ID of the own device and the position information of the own device according to the position information transmission program 721 stored in the storage unit 72. Control is performed (S982).

  If the end condition is satisfied, the control unit 71 ends the process of the loop D (S983). Then, the control unit 71 ends the process. Here, the termination condition of the processing of the loop D can be determined as the transmission device 7 being stopped by the administrator, for example.

  The control unit 31 of the portable terminal 3 executes guidance processing according to the guidance processing program 3375 stored in the storage unit 33. Specifically, the guidance processing unit 315 transmits guidance conditions including the gaming machine selected by the user to the server 5 (S1001). For example, the process of S1001 is a process executed next to the guidance process (S1000) of the game hall guidance system preparation of FIG.

  Thereafter, the control means 51 of the server 5 determines whether or not the guide condition is received from the portable terminal 3 (S1101). When the guide condition is not received (S1101: No), the control unit 51 stands by as it is. On the other hand, if the guidance condition is received (S1102: Yes), the control means 51 executes a gaming machine search process (S1102). In this gaming machine search process, for example, the first gaming machine search process for searching for a gaming machine corresponding to the received guidance condition and the gaming machine corresponding to the member specific information (attribute information) as described above are automatically performed. Two types of search processes are executed: a second gaming machine search process for searching.

  In the gaming machine search process, a gaming machine use determination process for determining whether or not a gaming machine corresponding to the guidance condition can be used is also executed. Specifically, it is determined by referring to the unit management table 528 whether or not the gaming machine corresponding to the guidance condition is usable. When the use of a gaming machine is impossible, it includes situations where other users are playing with the gaming machine, or the gaming machine is not usable due to failure or maintenance, etc. If the game cannot be performed depending on the situation, an error is determined.

  Next, the control means 51 determines the presence or absence of an error (S1103). The error includes a case where the gaming machine is determined to be unusable in the above-described gaming machine availability determination process. When there is an error (S1103: Yes), the control means 51 transmits an error notification to the mobile terminal 3. On the other hand, when there is no error (S1103: No), the control means 51 transmits guidance information to the portable terminal 3 (S1104). Specifically, it corresponds to the floor map and the target position (installation position of the gaming machine) corresponding to the gaming machine searched in the first gaming machine searching process and the gaming machine searched in the second gaming machine searching process. The guide information including the floor map and the target position (installation position of the gaming machine) is transmitted to the mobile terminal 3.

  Here, when the member ID of the member is an ID corresponding to a foreign user, the guide information corresponding to the attribute information (nationality and language information) of the member is transmitted to the mobile terminal 3. For example, when the nationality of the member stored in the member information management table 529 is the United States, the floor map obtained by translating the character portion into English and the guide information including the target position are transmitted to the mobile terminal 3.

  Next, the control means 51 executes position transmission processing as processing of loop F until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (S1105 to S1109). Before describing the processing of the loop F, the processing when the above-described error occurs will be described.

  The control unit 31 of the portable terminal 3 determines whether or not there is an error notification from the server 5 (S1002). When there is an error notification (S1003: Yes), the control unit 31 executes a process of displaying a predetermined screen on the touch panel display unit 37 (S1003). For example, an error screen as shown in FIG. 57 is displayed. In this case, the user can confirm the content of a predetermined error on the error message display unit 461. Then, the user may touch the rate selection transition icon 462 or the gaming machine selection transition icon 463. As a result, the user can perform a re-search.

  When there is no error notification (S1002: No), the control unit 31 determines whether or not the guide information is received from the server 5 (S1004). If not received (S1004: No), the control unit 31 stands by as it is. If received (S1004: Yes), the guidance processing unit 315 stores (sets) the received guidance information in the floor storage unit 339 of the storage unit 33 (S1005). Note that the position information stored in the floor storage unit 339 includes not only gaming machines but also amusement hall facilities (for example, elevators and counters). In other words, a destination other than the position of the gaming machine may be set as the destination.

  Next, the guidance processing unit 315 performs processing for causing the touch panel display unit 37 to display a guidance screen including the floor map and the destination according to the screen display processing program 3317 (S1006). Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 58 and 59, the floor map is displayed on the floor display unit 472, and the target position is displayed on the target position display unit 480.

  Here, there are two types of floor maps: a floor map corresponding to the gaming machine searched in the first gaming machine search process and a floor map corresponding to the gaming machine searched in the second gaming machine search process. There is a floor map. For this reason, it is preferable to display a guidance screen corresponding to two types of floor maps on the touch panel display unit 37. In this case, two types of floor maps may be displayed side by side on one guide screen, or the guide screens corresponding to each of the two types of floor maps may be switched and displayed according to the user's switching display operation. May be.

  Further, the floor map guidance screen corresponding to the gaming machine searched in the second gaming machine search process is displayed with priority over the floor map guidance screen corresponding to the gaming machine searched in the first gaming machine search process. You may make it make it. Specifically, for example, a floor map guidance screen corresponding to the gaming machine searched in the second gaming machine search process is first displayed on the touch panel display unit 37. Then, in accordance with the switching display operation, the display may be switched to the floor map guidance screen corresponding to the gaming machine searched in the first gaming machine search process.

  Next, the control unit 31 executes position display processing as processing of loop E until the end condition is satisfied (S1007 to S1012). In the position display process, the control unit 31 receives beacon information from a nearby transmitting device 7 (may be a plurality of transmitting devices) (S1008). Then, in accordance with the transfer processing program 3371 stored in the storage unit 33, the control unit 31 transmits terminal information including the terminal ID of the terminal itself and the transmission device ID and location information included in the received beacon information to the server 5. Control is performed (S1009).

  The control means 51 of the server 5 determines whether or not terminal information has been received from the portable terminal 3 (S1106). If not received (S1106: No), the control means 51 stands by as it is. On the other hand, if received (S1106: Yes), the control means 51 will perform the position calculation process which calculates the position of the said portable terminal 3 according to the position information calculation program 5243 memorize | stored in the memory | storage means 52 (S1107). Then, the control unit 51 performs control so that the position calculation result is transmitted to the portable terminal 3 (S1108).

  If the end condition is satisfied, the control means 51 ends the process of the loop F (S1108). And the control means 51 complete | finishes a process. As the condition for ending the process of the loop F, for example, a condition that a certain time has elapsed since the start of the process of the loop F, a new guide condition has been received from the mobile terminal 3, and the like should be set. Can do. That is, in these cases, the control unit 51 ends the process of the loop F and returns the process to S1101.

  The control unit 31 of the portable terminal 3 determines whether or not the position calculation result is received from the server 5 (S1010). If not received (S1010: No), the control unit 31 stands by as it is. On the other hand, if received (S1010: Yes), the image display processing unit 317 causes the current position display unit 473 to display the current position of the mobile terminal 3 in accordance with the image display processing program 3377 stored in the storage unit 33. Then, control is performed to display the floor on the floor display unit 472 and display the target position on the target position display unit 480 (S1011).

  If the end condition is satisfied, the control unit 31 ends the process of the loop E (S1012). And the control part 31 complete | finishes a process. Loop E processing end conditions include, for example, conditions such as detection of an end operation of an application related to the game hall guidance system 1000C by the user, detection of an input operation of a new guidance condition by the user, and the like. It can be determined. That is, in these cases, the control unit 31 ends the process of the loop E and returns the process to S1001.

  In addition to the above processing, the alert display unit 474 displays a message that prompts the user who walks while viewing the display screen of the mobile terminal 3 so as not to touch the surrounding pedestrians and facilities. You may make it perform the process of.

[Function and effect]
The game hall guidance system 1000 </ b> C includes a mobile terminal 3 and a server 5 that can communicate with the mobile terminal 3. The server 5 can specify the position of the mobile terminal 3 based on communication between the transmitting device 7 and the mobile terminal 3 in which position information in a store where a plurality of types of gaming machines are installed is associated. . Further, the server 5 can provide the portable terminal 3 with guidance information for guiding the user from the specified position to the installation location of the type of gaming machine selected by the user via the portable terminal 3. is there.
According to this, it becomes possible for the user to check information related to the installation location of the gaming machine in the store, and convenience can be improved. That is, the user can check the current position and the target position in association with the floor display unit 472 on the touch panel display unit 37 of the mobile terminal 3 or the like.

[Modification]
Embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Hereinafter, modified examples will be described. In addition, about the same structure as said each embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description for the second time is abbreviate | omitted.

<User terminal>
In the above embodiment, the user terminal is described as a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, but the user terminal is not limited to this. For example, a terminal device that is carried by a user such as a tablet terminal, PDA, or laptop computer may be used as a user terminal, or used incidentally by a user such as a car navigation device installed in a car. The terminal device may be a user terminal.

  In addition, for example, the user terminal is a car navigation device, and various information such as store information and guidance information is displayed on the display of the car navigation device, so that the user can view these information on the display screen of the car navigation device. You may be able to do that.

<Communication method>
In the above embodiment, the communication method in which the user terminal receives the beacon signal (beacon information) transmitted from the transmission device 7 installed in the store has been described as an example. However, the communication method is not limited to this. is not. For example, the user terminal may be able to acquire information from a predetermined device installed in a store using another communication method such as an infrared communication method or a non-contact communication method (RFID or the like).

  In addition, for example, a code (one-dimensional code or two-dimensional code) in which position information is embedded is displayed on a display unit such as a card unit, a calling lamp device, or a store-pointing device that is installed in a store. By reading these codes with a code reader, the user terminal may be able to acquire information from a predetermined device installed in a store.

<Game system>
The store management system and the game hall guidance system described in the above embodiment are for game facilities such as pachinko and slot stores, as well as facilities configured as various amusement stores such as casino facilities, amusement facilities, and game centers. However, the same can be applied.

  Furthermore, the store visit management system and the game hall guidance system described in the above embodiment are not limited to stores (game stores) in which game machines are installed, but various other types of stores such as restaurants and retail stores. The same can be applied to stores.

  In addition, the store visit management system 1000B in the second embodiment is configured to perform communication between the mobile terminal 3 and the server 5, but may be configured to perform communication between the communication device 2 and the server 5. .

  That is, as shown in FIG. 27 described in the first embodiment, the communication device 2 that transmits the store visit confirmation information from the mobile terminal 3 to the communication device 2 and receives the store visit confirmation information forms based on the store visit confirmation information. The received store visit information may be transmitted to the server 5. This store visit information includes the store ID and store area ID included in the store visit confirmation information, the date and time, the member ID, the communication method used with the communication device 2, and the like. The server 5 may transmit and display a message such as “Please hold the barcode reader on the way home” on the mobile terminal 3. Thereby, the server 5 can manage the store entry information and the store exit information.

  Further, in the game hall guidance system 1000C in the third embodiment described above, an example of direct guidance to a desired gaming machine has been shown. For example, a transmitter ID corresponding to a “representative” managed by the transmission device management table 526 Can be guided to the location of the type of gaming machine (1 pachi, 4 pachis, 5 slots, 20 slots).

  That is, since the local information storage unit 59 is associated with the transmission device management table 526, guidance to a desired type can be provided. For example, when the guidance start icon 460 is touched on the gaming machine selection screen of FIG. 56 without playing a game, the control unit 51 of the server 5 reads the transmission device management table 526 from the storage unit 52 and represents the representative “ The transmitter ID “a7-32” for “5 slot guidance” is read out. Since the transmitter ID “a7-32” is managed in association with the position 7-32 of the premises information storage unit 59, the position information can be transmitted to the portable terminal 3. In addition to “5 slot”, “20 slot”, “1 pachi”, “4 pachi” can also be guided, and facilities such as “elevator” and “counter” can also be guided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the current position and the target position are displayed on the touch panel display unit 37 in the portable terminal 3 in association with the floor map of the floor display unit 472, but this may be guided by voice. That is, the control unit 31 may guide the message of the guidance message display unit 471 as shown in FIG.

  Moreover, the server 5 can grasp | ascertain a user's trend. For example, in the unit management table 528, a member ID playing a game and transmitter information (distance from each transmitting device to the device) are managed in association with the device ID. Therefore, if there is a discrepancy between the position information of the mobile terminal and the transmitter information, it can be seen that the member is in another place even though the game is in progress. When there is a discrepancy between the position information of the mobile terminal and the transmitter information, the server 5 may notify the store of predetermined information (such as an error).

  The server 5 can also determine whether or not the gaming machine is playing (playing) in association with the device ID managed in the unit management table 528. For example, in the unit management table 528, when the game is not being played (playing), and when the position information of the mobile terminal 3 owned by a certain member matches a plurality of transmitter information, the member is not playing a game. Nevertheless, you are staying at the device.

  Specifically, the transmitter information of the device ID “AAX-AF002” in the unit management table 528 is 2 [m] from the transmitter (beacon 1) of a7-1, and the transmitter (beacon of a7-2). 2) is 6 [m], a7-6 transmitter (beacon 3) is 9 [m], and a7-11 transmitter (beacon 4) is 4 [m]. 5 shows the case where the information on the terminal position of the user received is the same. The server 5 may notify the store of predetermined information (such as an error) when there is a member who is staying at that position despite not playing a game. In addition, the member may have left the portable terminal 3 in the vicinity of the gaming machine. That is, since the server 5 can grasp the misplacement of the mobile terminal 3 owned by the user, the administrator can take measures against the misplacement of the mobile terminal 3.

<Service>
Further, in the above embodiment, when a user visits a store accessed from the mobile terminal 3 using a homepage or a search system, a preferential service such as giving a visit point to the user is provided. You may do it.

  In this case, for example, the server 5 determines whether or not the member user has visited the store based on the store search history of the member user having the member ID. If it is determined that the store has been visited, the store points may be stored and managed in association with the member ID.

<User registration information>
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the nationality is registered as the member registration information, which is the user registration information, in the member information management table, but the language information of the user is registered instead of the nationality of the user. May be. Further, nationality and language information may be registered together.

[Regarding judgment of special game in external device]
Next, an example in which an external device connected to a pachinko gaming machine determines whether or not a special game different from a normal game has been played in the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. For example, as shown in FIG. 63 and FIG. 65, the external device is a management device that is installed in a game hall and totals game information of each pachinko gaming machine installed in the game hall. As shown in FIG. 1, the information display device is provided in one-to-one correspondence with a pachinko gaming machine and counts game information of the corresponding pachinko gaming machine.

  FIG. 63 is a one-to-one correspondence with each pachinko gaming machine 6 installed in the amusement hall and each pachinko gaming machine 6, and the ownership value (for example, the prepaid balance, Card unit 10 that executes processing for enabling the game in the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 6 (for example, lending game media) within the range of the number of possession balls, the number of stored balls, etc., and each pachinko gaming machine It is a figure which shows the outline of the game system S containing the management apparatus 2000 which totals 6 game information. Each pachinko gaming machine 6 is connected to the management device 2000 via a relay device such as a HUB and a communication cable, and various signals output from each pachinko gaming machine 6 are input to the management device 2000. In the management apparatus 1000, game information of each pachinko gaming machine 6 can be tabulated.

  In addition, when a membership card given to a player who has registered as a member of the game hall is inserted into the card unit 10, the membership number recorded on the membership card by the card R / W of the card unit 10 is changed. It is read and transmitted to the management apparatus 2000 together with an apparatus ID that can identify the card unit 10. In the management device 2000, a machine number that can identify each pachinko gaming machine 6 and a device ID that can identify a card unit 10 provided corresponding to each pachinko gaming machine 6 are stored in association with each other. Therefore, it is possible to specify which pachinko gaming machine 6 the player of the member number is playing by using the member number received together with the device ID and the machine number corresponding to the received device ID, The game history of the player with the member number can be tabulated.

(Pachinko machine 6)
FIG. 64 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 6 in the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 6 includes a gaming board (gauge board) 62 that constitutes a gaming board surface. The game board 62 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display 604A and a second special symbol display 604B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 62 (in the example shown in FIG. 64, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 604A and the second special symbol display 604B includes, for example, a segment or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) or the like, and a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each of them. A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 604A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 604B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  An effect display device 605 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 62. The effect display device 605 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 605, for example, there are three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 604A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 604B. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed.

  Above the first special symbol display 604A, a hold display 625A is provided for displaying the number of special figure hold storage in an identifiable manner. The hold indicator 625A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory for which the execution of the variable display using the first special figure is suspended. On the other hand, the variable display corresponding to the second special symbol generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the second starting winning opening formed by the second normal winning ball device 606B is not held. For this reason, there is no hold indicator on which a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (second special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the second special symbol is specified.

  Below the effect display device 605, a first normal winning ball device 606A is provided. A pass gate 641 is provided on the right side (right game area) of the effect display device 605, and a second normal winning ball device 606B is provided below (directly below) the pass gate 641.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the first normal winning ball apparatus 606A is detected by the first start opening switch 622A, and the second start formed in the second normal winning ball apparatus 606B. The game ball that has passed (entered) the winning opening is detected by the second start port switch 622B. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 622A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, If “3”) or less, the first start condition is satisfied and the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one. Then, neither the fluctuation display of the first special figure nor the fluctuation display of the second special figure is executed, and the game state per special figure is not controlled (the special variable winning ball apparatus 607 is controlled to be released). 1 is subtracted from the number stored in the first special figure and the variable display of the first special figure is started.

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 622B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation are displayed. None of the displays are executed, the first special figure holding storage number is 0, and the game state per special figure is not controlled (the special variable winning ball apparatus 607 is not in a state of being controlled to be released). ) On the second special drawing is started based on the establishment of the second start condition and the second start condition.

  A normal symbol display 620 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 62 (in the example shown in FIG. 64, on the right side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 620 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, etc., like the first special symbol display 604A and the second special symbol display 604B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed.

  A gate switch 621 is built in the passage gate 641, and a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 641 is detected by the gate switch 621. Based on the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 621, the game ball is not paid out as a prize ball, the normal symbol variation display is not executed, and the game state per game is not controlled ( Based on the establishment of the normal start condition and the normal start condition that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 627 is not in the open control state, the normal symbol variation display is started. In this example, since the variable display corresponding to the normal symbol is not held, the hold storage display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the normal symbol (ordinary symbol hold memory number) is specified. There is no normal hold indicator.

  As shown in FIG. 64, since the second start winning opening of the second normal winning ball device 606B is arranged immediately below the passing gate 641, most of the game balls that have passed through the passing gate 641 are left as they are. The game ball that has entered (wins) the second start winning opening of the device 606B and passed through the passing gate 641 does not enter the second starting winning opening and flows down to the second starting winning opening or passes through the passing gate 641. The probability that a game ball that has not been entered enters the second start winning opening is extremely low (for example, about 1 in 1000 balls).

  Thus, on the right side of the effect display device 605 in the game area, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 641 enters the second start winning opening of the second normal winning ball device 606B that is disposed immediately below the passing gate 641. A possible game ball path is provided. When one game ball passes through the game ball path, a normal start condition (and a normal start condition) related to a normal symbol change display and a second special figure change display The second start condition (second and second start condition) can be established within a predetermined period (for example, within 0.2 seconds). Therefore, the normal symbol change display on the normal symbol display 620 and the change display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 604B are started substantially simultaneously.

  A special variable winning ball device 607 is provided below the first normal winning ball device 606A. The special variable winning ball apparatus 607 includes a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 682 for a large winning opening door, and the large winning as a specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. In the following, the special variable winning ball apparatus 607 may be simply abbreviated as “Special Electric”. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 623. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 623, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In the special electric, when the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is changed and the display result is out of the design, the opening control is not performed and the display result becomes the winning symbol. Based on this, the opening is controlled twice or more.

  A normal variable winning ball device 627 is provided on the right side of the first normal winning ball device 606A. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 627 includes a normal winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 681 for a normal winning opening door, and forms an ordinary winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state by the normal winning opening door. . In the following description, the normally variable winning ball apparatus may be referred to as “ordinary electric accessory” or simply abbreviated as “general power”. A game ball that has passed (entered) the normal winning opening is detected by, for example, a winning opening switch 624 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the winning opening switch 624. The ordinary power is not subjected to release control when the normal symbol change display is executed and the display result is out of symbol, and is controlled only once based on the fact that the display result is the winning symbol.

  In the lowermost part of the game area, an out port 626 for taking in a game ball that has not entered any winning port is provided.

  An operation handle (operation knob) 61 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame. The operation handle 61 is an operation unit for adjusting the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like, and a touch sensor 61A made of a touch ring is provided on the outer peripheral surface thereof. Yes. When the player touches the touch sensor 61A by gripping the operation handle 61, the touch detection signal output from the touch sensor 61A becomes an on-state signal level, so that the firing motor is driven by a firing motor drive circuit (not shown). (Not shown) is continuously driven, and the game ball can be continuously fired while being touched. On the other hand, in a state where the player does not hold the operation handle 61, the touch detection signal becomes the signal level of the off state, so that the firing motor is not driven.

  Further, according to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the operation handle 61, for example, based on the adjustment of the torsion amount of the firing strength adjustment spring (not shown), the game ball is moved by the restoring force of the firing strength adjustment spring. The batting force (firing force) of the batting ball that is hit and fired in the game area is adjusted. By reducing the operation amount (rotation amount) of the operation handle 61, the player launches a game ball with a low launch intensity into the game area, and increases the operation amount (rotation amount) of the operation handle 61 to increase the launch strength. The game ball can be launched into the game area with strength.

  The operation handle 61 is provided with a single firing switch 61B for stopping the driving of the firing motor. If the single firing switch 61B is operated to the on state while the touch detection signal is in the on state, the single firing switch detection signal output from the single firing switch 61B becomes the signal level of the on state. The drive of the firing motor is stopped. Further, when the single firing switch 61B is operated to the off state in a state where the touch detection signal is in the on state, the single firing switch detection signal becomes the signal level in the off state, and the firing motor that has been stopped is stopped. Driving resumes. Thus, by turning on and off the single shot switch 61B, it is possible to single-shoot the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, the game area is divided into a left game area on the left side and a right game area on the right side of the center decorative frame surrounding the effect display device 605 disposed at a substantially central position of the game area. A game ball that is launched weakly by the operation handle 61 (left-handed) flows down the first path in the left game area, and a game ball that is launched strongly by the operation handle 61 (right-handed) is the second game in the right game area. It is designed to flow down the route.

  A first general winning ball device 628 is provided in the left game area. In the example of FIG. 64, the first general winning ball device 628 is provided at the lower left of the image display device 605 and at the upper left of the first normal winning ball device 606A. The first general winning ball apparatus 628 is formed with a first general winning opening, and the game balls launched into the left game area flow down the first path and win the first general winning opening at a predetermined rate. . In the right game area, a second general winning ball device 629 is provided. In the example of FIG. 64, the second general winning ball device 629 is provided below the second ordinary winning ball device 606B and above the normal variable winning ball device 627. The second general winning ball device 629 is formed with a second general winning port, and the game balls launched into the right game area flow down the second path and win the second general winning port at a predetermined rate. . In the following description, the first general winning opening and the second general winning opening may be collectively referred to as “general winning opening”.

  Unlike the big prize opening and the normal prize opening, the general prize opening is not composed of a variable prize ball device, and is not a prize opening that can be switched between an open state and a closed state, and is always open. Further, even when a game ball enters the general winning opening, the start condition for the special symbol variation display is not satisfied, and the start condition for the normal symbol variation display is not satisfied.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first general winning opening formed in the first general winning ball device 628 is detected by the general winning port switch 628A, and the second general winning ball formed in the second general winning ball device 629 is detected. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the mouth is detected by a general winning mouth switch 629A. A predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are awarded based on the detection of the game balls by the general game port switch 628A corresponding to the first general game port and the general game port switch 629A corresponding to the second general game port. It is paid out as a ball.

  The game balls that have flowed down the first path in the left game area can enter the first normal prize ball apparatus 606A, the first general prize ball apparatus 628, and the special variable prize ball apparatus 607, and the second path in the right game area. The game ball that has flowed down can pass through the passing gate 641 and can enter the second ordinary winning ball device 606B and the second general winning ball device 629, and the ordinary variable winning ball device 627 and the special variable winning ball device 607. A number of obstacle nails are arranged so that That is, in the case of left-handed, it is impossible to pass through the passing gate 641, and it is impossible to win the second normal winning ball device 606B, the second general winning ball device 629, and the normal variable winning ball device 627.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 6 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 6, the gaming state is controlled to either the low probability state or the high probability state, and is controlled to either the low base state or the high base state. That is, there are four gaming states that can be controlled: a low probability low base state, a high probability low base state, a low probability high base state, and a high probability high base state. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a normal state.

  In the low probability state, the probability that the winning symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variation display of the special symbol is lower than the high probability state (for example, 1/100 in the low probability state and 1/10 in the high probability state). Is). Also, in the low base state, the probability that the winning symbol is derived and displayed as a display result of the normal symbol variation display is lower than that in the high base state (for example, 1/50 in the low base state and the high base state 45/50), and when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, the open period of the ordinary train is short (for example, 0.2 seconds in the low base state and 2.0 seconds in the high base state) . Also, in the low base state, the display period of the variable display of the second special symbol is set to be longer than that of the high base state, and the display period of the variable display of the normal symbol is also set to be longer. .

  Further, as described above, the fluctuation display of the first special figure can be suspended, whereas the fluctuation display of the second special figure and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol are not suspended (in either case, the start condition is satisfied). If the start condition is not satisfied at the timing, the change display is not executed after that). For this reason, in a low base state, it is more advantageous for a player to launch a game ball toward the left game area and to execute a special symbol variation display than to launch a game ball toward the right game area. Therefore, the player sets the game ball to be fired in the left game area by reducing the operation amount (rotation amount) of the operation handle 61 and setting the launch intensity of the game ball to be weak, and wins the first start winning opening. Will be aimed at.

  When the variation display of the first special symbol is started based on the winning of the game ball at the first start winning opening, the variation of the representation symbol is performed by the effect display device 605 in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol. Display is executed. Then, when the out-of-order symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the special symbol variation display, the effect display device 605 displays a combination of effect symbols that reminds the display-out of the out-of-order symbol as the display result (for example, left, middle , A combination in which the effect symbols to stop in each area on the right are derived and displayed. On the other hand, when a winning symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the special symbol variation display, the effect display device 605 displays a combination of effect symbols (for example, left, middle, etc.) that recalls the winning symbol derived display as the display result. , A combination in which the production symbols to stop in each area on the right are all derived and displayed.

  When the winning symbol is derived and displayed as a display result of the variation display of the special symbol, the game state is controlled to a special symbol game state in which a round (also referred to as “round game”) in which the special winning opening is opened is executed a predetermined number of times. In the game state per special figure, the special prize winning device 607 has a large winning opening door for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. In the period up to, the grand prize opening will be open. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 607 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed. The grand prize opening door that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 607 to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player by closing the grand prize opening thereafter. To complete one round. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “2” or the like). It should be noted that being controlled in the gaming state per special figure may be referred to as “a big hit occurs”, and the period controlled in the gaming state per special figure may be referred to as “during a big hit”.

  In this embodiment, in the game state per special figure, any game ball launched into the left game area and any game ball launched into the right game area can win the big winning opening that has been opened. . However, due to the arrangement of the game ball guiding members in the game area and the arrangement of the game nails, the game balls fired in the right game area are larger than the rate at which the game balls fired in the left game area win the big prize opening. The percentage of winning prizes is higher. For this reason, in the gaming state per special figure, the player usually increases the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the operation handle 61 and sets the strength of the game ball to be strong, thereby firing the game ball in the right game area. And aim to win a big prize.

  After the game state per special figure is ended, the low probability state or the high probability state is controlled. Whether the state is controlled to a low probability state or a high probability state depends on the type of gaming state per special figure that is generated (the winning symbol that is the display result). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the high probability state is continued until the next gaming state per special figure occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high-probability state may be ended when a special symbol variable display is executed a certain number of times (for example, 10 times after the end of the gaming state per special figure).

  Further, after the game state per special figure is finished, the low base state or the high base state is controlled. Whether it is controlled to the low base state or the high base state depends on the type of gaming state per special figure that has occurred (the winning symbol that is the display result). In the high base state, as described above, compared to the low base state, the fluctuation display period of the special symbol and the fluctuation display period of the normal symbol are both short, and the ratio of the display result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is a hit. It is expensive and has a long open period. Therefore, the player launches the game ball in the right game area and aims to win the second start winning port or the normal winning port. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the high base state is continued until the next gaming state per special figure occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high base state may be ended when a special symbol variation display is executed a certain number of times (for example, 10 times after the end of the gaming state per special figure).

  In other words, if the low base state (low probability low base state or high probability low base state) is controlled after the gaming state per special figure, the player returns to left-handed, and after the gaming state per special figure ends, When controlled to a state (low probability high base state or high probability high base state), the player will continue to make a right turn.

  By right-handed, the normal symbol variation display based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 641 and the second special diagram variation display based on the game ball winning in the second start winning opening. It becomes possible. In the normal symbol variation display, after the normal symbol variation starts, the fixed regular symbol that is the normal symbol variation display result is stopped (derived display) after a predetermined time, which is the normal symbol variation time, has elapsed. . At this time, if a specific normal symbol (winning symbol) is stopped and displayed, the game state is controlled to the normal symbol game state in which the normal winning opening is opened. In the normal gaming state, a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds in the low base state and 2.0 seconds in the high base state) has elapsed for the normal winning gate of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 627. In the period up to this time, the normal winning opening is opened, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the closing control of the normal winning opening is performed. When the variation display of the second special symbol is started based on the winning of the game ball at the second start winning opening, the effect display device is synchronized with the variation display of the second special symbol as described above. At 605, the effect symbol variation display is executed.

(Management device 2000)
Next, a management device 2000 capable of collecting the game information and operation history information of the pachinko gaming machine 6 described above will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 65 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management apparatus 2000. The management device 2000 used in the present embodiment includes a central processing unit (CPU) 2002 that performs various processes performed by the management device 2000, a work memory, and the like on a data bus 2001 that transmits and receives data inside the computer. RAM 2003 used, real-time clock (RTC) 2004 for outputting time information and calendar information, storage device 2005 including a hard disk, input device 2006 such as a keyboard and a mouse, display device 2007 for displaying and outputting various screens, various information Is a normal computer connected to a communication unit 2009 to which a signal output from each pachinko gaming machine 6 connected to a local area network (LAN) is input.

  The storage device 2005 is used for managing game data and operation history data of each pachinko gaming machine 6 in addition to a totaling program in which processing contents for performing various totaling processes performed in the management apparatus 1005 are described. Each table (see FIGS. 71 and 72) is stored.

  In the communication unit 2009, each signal of a firing intensity signal, a firing stop signal, a special figure fluctuation signal, a whole safe signal, a right area safe signal, a jackpot signal, and a jackpot signal output from each pachinko machine 6 Is input via the relay device. The CPU 2002 identifies the gaming state of each pachinko gaming machine 6 by detecting the output state (also referred to as an on state) and non-output state (also referred to as the off state) of each signal, as well as game information and operation history information. It is possible to tabulate.

(Safe signal)
The total safe signal and the right area safe signal indicate the number of winning balls (safe number) paid out based on the winning of a game ball in a winning opening to which a predetermined number of winning balls are awarded according to winning. A gaming device (for example, a card unit or a call lamp device) provided in one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko gaming machine 6 or a management device (for example, a management device 2000) installed in a game hall such as a hall computer. The output signal for enabling identification on the external device side.

  As shown in FIG. 66, in the pachinko gaming machine 6, each winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first general winning opening, the second general winning opening, the normal winning opening, the big winning opening, etc.) When a game ball is won and a number of prize balls corresponding to each prize opening are paid out, an overall safe signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine every time 10 prize balls are paid out.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 66, in the pachinko gaming machine 6, the game balls launched into the left game area cannot be won or are difficult to win, and each of the winning holes (the first game holes that can be won by the game balls launched into the right game area) 2 start winning holes, 2nd general winning opening, and normal winning opening (excluding the big winning opening), and when the number of winning balls corresponding to each winning opening is paid out, Each time a prize ball is paid out, a right area safe signal is output outside the gaming machine.

  As described above, the first ordinary winning ball device 606A and the second ordinary winning ball device 606B, the first general winning ball device 628 and the second general winning ball device 629, the ordinary variable winning ball device 627 and the special variable winning ball device. For all entry areas to which a prize ball is given, 607, an overall safe signal is output to enable the number of prize balls paid out according to the entry of game balls into each entry area to be specified. . On the other hand, only the game balls launched into the right game area, such as the second ordinary winning ball device 606B, the second general winning ball device 629, and the ordinary variable winning ball device 627, enter the entry area to which a prize ball is given. In order to make it possible to specify the number of prize balls paid out in accordance with the entry of game balls into each entry area for entry areas excluding the special variable winning ball apparatus 607 among possible or easy entry areas Right area safe signal is output. For example, the whole safe signal and the right region safe signal are pulse signals having a predetermined width.

  In the low base state before the timing of X shown in FIG. 66, since the player launches a game ball toward the left game area, an overall safe signal may be output from the pachinko gaming machine 6, Does not output the right area safe signal. If the CPU 2002 of the management device 2000 confirms that the right area safe signal has been input exceeding a certain frequency (for example, three times per minute) in the low base state, the player plays the left-handed game. The administrator may display a predetermined warning message on the display device 2007 because there is a possibility that a right-handed game is accidentally performed or that there is a possibility that some fraud is performed in the right game area. You may make it notify abnormality. For example, as a warning message, together with the machine number of the pachinko gaming machine 6, the content of the abnormality in the pachinko machine 6 of that machine number (in this example, the winning in the winning area of the right gaming area was confirmed in the low base state) ) Should be displayed.

  Also, in the high base state after the timing of X shown in FIG. 66, since the player launches a game ball toward the right game area, both the overall safe signal and the right area safe signal are output from the pachinko gaming machine 6. Is output. In addition, since the frequency and period during which normal power is released are increased in the high base state, the frequency of outputting the overall safe signal and the right region safe signal is usually higher than that in the low base state. If the CPU 2002 of the management device 2000 confirms that the whole area safe signal is input but the right area safe signal is not input in the high base state, the player is mistakenly left to play the right-handed game. Since there is a possibility of playing a game, a predetermined warning message may be displayed on the display device 2007 to notify the administrator of the abnormality.

  The overall safe signal is a signal based on winnings in all winning areas, and the right area safe signal is a signal based on winnings in some winning areas. Therefore, as shown in FIG. For example, the output frequency of the right area safe signal does not exceed the input frequency of the entire safe signal. If the CPU 2002 of the management apparatus 2000 confirms that the frequency at which the right area safe signal is input is higher than the frequency at which the overall safe signal is input, the signal line is incorrect or the signal Since there is a possibility that there is a failure in transmission or the signal line recognition (setting) on the management device 2000 side is incorrect, a predetermined warning message is displayed on the display device 2007 to the administrator. Notification may be performed.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 6 can output the right area safe signal based on the winning of the game ball in the winning area provided in the right game area, separately from the overall safe signal, so that the management device 2000 The number of winning balls paid out based on the winning of the game ball to the winning area provided in the right gaming area (for example, the right area safe number in FIG. 71) is counted by an external device such as Notification processing or the like can be performed.

(Launch intensity signal)
The launch intensity signal is a signal output from the pachinko game 6 every time a game ball is fired, and the number of game balls (number of outs) launched into the game area in units of one game ball and the launch of the game ball. A gaming device (for example, a card unit or a call lamp device) provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko gaming machine 6 (three patterns of weak, medium and strong in this example), a hall computer, etc. Is an output signal that can be specified on the external device side, such as a management device (for example, management device 2000) installed in the game hall.

  The pachinko gaming machine 6 is provided with a launch intensity sensor that detects the rotation angle (rotation amount) of the operation handle 61, converts the detected rotation angle information into a launch intensity signal indicating the launch intensity according to the signal level, and outputs it. It has been. Such a launch intensity sensor includes, for example, a rotary encoder that detects a rotation angle of a ball striking operation handle and outputs an analog signal having a level determined according to the detected angle, and a signal conversion output device. As a method for detecting the operation amount (rotation amount) of the operation handle, a known technique described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-279197 can be applied.

  Since a launch intensity signal is output every time a game ball is fired, the number of game media (number of outs) that have been thrown into the game area (used in the game) is one game on the external device side by the launch intensity signal. Countable in units of spheres. In addition, the emission intensity signal of this example is a pulse signal having a predetermined width as shown in FIG. 67, and the width of the pulse signal is varied according to the detected emission intensity.

  For example, when the detected firing strength is weak, a firing strength signal with a pulse width of 0.15 seconds (on state is 0.15 seconds) is output, and when the detected firing strength is medium, When a firing intensity signal having a pulse width of 0.20 seconds (ON state is 0.20 seconds) is output and the detected firing intensity is strong, the pulse width is 0.30 seconds (ON state is 0.30). Seconds). Since the launch interval of the game balls is about 0.6 seconds at the shortest, it is possible to output a launch intensity signal that can specify the launch intensity related to the launch for each launch of one ball.

  Specifically, when the rotation angle of the operation handle 61 detected by the firing intensity sensor is a rotation angle corresponding to (1) launching a game ball in the left game area, the pulse width is used as the firing intensity signal. Is a weak launch intensity signal of 0.15 seconds, and (2) a rotation angle that is larger than the rotation angle corresponding to launching a game ball in the left game area but corresponding to launching a game ball in the right game area If the angle is smaller, a medium launch intensity signal with a pulse width of 0.20 seconds is output as the launch intensity signal, and (3) if the rotation angle is equivalent to launching a game ball in the right game area, A strong emission intensity signal having a pulse width of 0.30 seconds is output as the emission intensity signal.

  Thereby, on the external device side, based on the width of the pulse signal in the launch intensity signal, identification of the launch intensity related to the game ball launched into the game area, that is, whether left strike or right strike has been performed, etc. Can be specified in units of one game ball. The operation history can be tabulated based on the specified launch intensity.

(Launch signal)
The firing stop signal is a signal that is in an on state during a period in which the touch detection signal is in an on state signal level and the single firing switch detection signal is in an on state signal level. That is, when the single firing switch 61B is operated to turn on while the player is holding the operation handle 61, the firing stop signal is changed from the off state to the on state, and the player is holding the operation handle 61. When the single firing switch 61B is operated in the off state (or when the player is not holding the operation handle 61), the firing stop signal is switched from the on state to the off state.

  Thereby, on the external device side, it is possible to specify whether or not the player is intentionally stopping the launch of the game ball during the game. The operation history can be tabulated based on the specified firing stop operation.

(Special map fluctuation signal)
The special figure fluctuation signal is a signal that is turned on during a period in which the special symbol fluctuation display is being executed. Specifically, the first special symbol display 604A changes from the off state to the on state at the timing when the first special symbol variable display is started, and changes from the on state to the off state at the timing when the display result is derived and displayed. Also, the second special symbol display 604B changes from the off state to the on state at the timing when the second special diagram variable display is started, and changes from the on state to the off state at the timing when the display result is derived and displayed.

  Thereby, on the external device side, it is possible to specify whether or not it is a period during which the special symbol variable display is being executed (a period during which the effect symbol variable display is being synchronized). In addition, it is possible to tabulate the number of times that the special symbol has been displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 6.

(Big hit signal)
The jackpot 1 signal is a signal that is in an output state (ON state) during a period in which the game state is controlled per special figure, and the external device side indicates that the special variable winning ball device 607 is in a period in which the opening control is performed. This signal can be specified. Specifically, after the special symbol variation display is executed and the winning symbol is derived and displayed (determination stop), the game moves to the gaming state per special symbol after a predetermined symbol determining period (for example, 0.6 seconds). The timing (the timing at which the fanfare effect is started at the effect display device 605 or the like) is turned on from the off state, the timing at which the predetermined effect execution period elapses after the final round ends (the effect display device 605 or the like has an ending effect) At the end timing), the on state changes to the off state.

  The jackpot 2 signal is a signal that is in an output state (ON state) during the period controlled in the gaming state per special figure and the period controlled in the high base state, and the above jackpot 1 signal is in the ON state. In addition to the period during which the signal is output, the signal is also in the output state (ON state) during the period when the high base state is controlled. Specifically, based on the fact that the winning symbol (the symbol corresponding to the big jackpot of the type with the high base state) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variation display of the special symbol executed in the low base state, When a big hit with a type occurs, the game state per special figure ends and the transition to the high base state (timing when the ending effect ends in the effect display device 605 or the like) changes from the OFF state to the ON state, and thereafter When the type of big hit with low base state occurs, the gaming state per special figure ends and the transition to the low base state (timing when the ending effect is ended by the effect display device 605 or the like) from the OFF state to the ON state It becomes. In addition, when the control for shifting from the high base state to the low base state is executed when a predetermined number of fluctuation display ends without the occurrence of a gaming state per special figure, the fixed number of fluctuation display is performed. It turns from the on state to the off state at the end timing.

  Thereby, on the external device side, it is possible to specify the period in which the jackpot 1 signal is in the on state as the period in which the pachinko gaming machine 6 is controlled to the gaming state per special figure, and the jackpot 1 signal is in the off state. It is possible to specify the period in which the two hit jackpot signals are in the on state as the period in which the pachinko gaming machine 6 is controlled to the high base state. In addition, it is possible to count the number of occurrences of jackpots, the number of safes and the number of outs according to the gaming state.

(Special game played on pachinko machine 6)
(1) As described above, in the gaming state per special figure, it is easier for a game ball to be awarded at the big prize opening when a game ball is launched in the right game area than in the left game area. Normally, during the period in which the player is controlled in the gaming state per special figure (the period in which the jackpot 1 signal is on), the player sets the firing strength to be strong and continues to make a right turn. As a result, as shown in FIG. 68 (a), during the period in which the jackpot 1 signal is in the ON state, a “strong” firing intensity signal indicating a right strike is continuously input to the external device as the firing intensity signal. Will be.

  Here, as described above, when the big winning opening is opened in one round, (1) a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses, and (2) a predetermined number (for example, 10). If any of the conditions that the winning ball is generated is switched from the open state to the closed state. However, in a normal gaming machine, after a predetermined number (for example, tenth) of winning balls enter the winning prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 623, and the solenoid 682 is driven to win the winning prize. There is some time difference before the mouth is closed. For example, this time difference is relatively short, about 0.2 seconds to 0.8 seconds, but a period from when a predetermined number of winning balls enter the grand prize opening until the grand prize opening is closed. In addition, even if a game ball is won in the big prize opening, as a result, 15 winning balls according to the winning (for example, the 11th winning) are paid out.

  Therefore, if the player has abundant experience, a game ball will be further awarded to the grand prize opening within the period from when the predetermined number of winning balls have won the big prize opening until the grand prize opening is closed. Try to let them. In this example, a game ball launched into the left game area can also be awarded to the big winning opening that is open. Therefore, in each round, when the remaining count number becomes 1 (only a predetermined number of winnings are left), a special game ball is fired in both the left game area and the right game area (for example, alternately). By playing a game, the game ball launched into the left game area and the game ball launched into the right game area can be awarded to the grand prize opening almost simultaneously (for example, within 0.2 seconds to 0.8 seconds). It becomes possible, and more prize balls can be obtained in one round.

  As a result of performing such a special game, as shown in FIG. 68 (b), a “strong” firing intensity signal indicating a right strike is used as a firing intensity signal that is input during the period when the jackpot 1 signal is on. And a “weak” firing intensity signal indicating left-handedness are mixed (for example, input alternately). On the external device side, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not the player has played a special game during the big hit based on the change in the firing intensity signal during the period when the big hit one signal is in the ON state.

  (2) Also, in the gaming state per special figure, a plurality of rounds are executed, but after a round is completed, the next round is started for a certain period of time (a period in which the interval effect is executed). Corresponding) exists. The special prize opening is closed during this period. In addition, since the period during which the game state is controlled per special figure is also controlled to the low base state, it is not possible to expect a game ball to win a variable winning ball device. For this reason, if the player has abundant experience, the single shot switch 61B is turned on to release the game ball in order to prevent a wasteful hit in the period from the end of one round to the start of the next round. Interrupt. As a result of performing such a special game, the firing stop signal is turned on while the jackpot 1 signal is on. On the external device side, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not the player has played a special game during the big hit based on the input of the firing stop signal during the period when the big hit one signal is in the ON state.

  (3) As described above, in the effect display device 605, effect symbol variation display is executed in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. Then, at the timing when the winning symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the special symbol variation display, the same effect symbol is derived and displayed in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area. Here, a reach effect may be executed in the effect display device 605 during the special symbol variation display. In the reach production, in the reach state where the same production symbols are stopped in the left area and the right area, the variation display of the production symbols is continued in the middle area. For the player, if the same effect symbol as the left area and the right area stops in the middle area, it will be a big hit, so attention will be paid to the symbol that stops in the middle area.

  Here, if the reach state is established, there is a possibility that a big hit will occur, and there is a possibility that the game ball that is launched before the big hit occurs, so if the player has a lot of experience, the reach state is established Later, the single shot switch 61B is operated to turn on to interrupt the launch of the game ball. Then, when the variation display of the production symbol is finished and the display result is derived and displayed, the next special diagram variation display is started (if a big hit occurs, the game ball is won at the big winning opening), The single shot switch 61B is turned off to restart the game ball.

  As a result of performing such a special game, as shown in FIG. 69, the firing stop signal is turned on during the period in which the special figure fluctuation signal is on. 69 is an example in which left-handed is performed in the low base state, and therefore, a “weak” signal indicating left-handed is input to the external device as the firing intensity signal. In addition, FIG. 69 is an example in which the display result is out of order. Therefore, after the special symbol variation display is finished, the left-handed is resumed and a “weak” signal indicating that the left-handed is left is input. ing. On the external device side, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not the player has played a special game during the special figure fluctuation based on the input of the firing stop signal during the period when the special figure fluctuation signal is in the ON state. Yes.

  (4) As described above, in the high base state, the frequency at which the normal winning opening is controlled to be opened is increased and the opening period of the normal winning opening is lengthened, so that the player should win the game ball at the normal winning opening. You will continue to make a right turn. Here, in the high base state, the probability that the winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result of the normal symbol variation display is high, and when the game ball passes through the passing gate 641, the normal winning opening is opened at a relatively high rate thereafter. Therefore, if the player has abundant experience, it is necessary to prevent useless hitting as the game ball passes through the passing gate 641 (in accordance with the start of normal symbol variation display). The single shot switch 61B is turned on to interrupt the game ball. Then, at the timing when the normal symbol variation display is finished and the winning symbol is derived and displayed as the display result, the game ball is to be won in the normal winning opening that is released thereafter (if the display result is off) In order to start the next usual map change display), the single shot switch 61B is operated to be turned off to restart the game ball.

  As a result of performing such a special game, as shown in FIG. 70, the firing stop signal is turned on at a constant frequency in the high base state. In the external device, it is possible to specify a period in which one jackpot signal is in the off state and two jackpot signals are in the on state as a period in which the high base state is controlled. In addition, since the right strike is performed in the high base state, a “strong” signal indicating a right strike is input as the launch intensity signal, and the game ball is in a period during which the launch stop signal is on. Since it is not fired, the firing intensity signal is turned off. On the external device side, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not the player has played a special game during the high base based on the input of the firing stop signal in the high base state.

(Game data)
FIG. 71 is a diagram illustrating an example of game data stored in the storage device 2005. In the table corresponding to each of the game data 1 to 3, each of the above-mentioned safe signals (overall safe signal, right area safe signal), and one jackpot signal and two jackpot signals are tabulated based on the input of each signal. Item information is stored. Any of these items of game data can be displayed on the display device 2007.

  The table relating to the game data 1 shown in FIG. 71A stores information related to the safe number and the out number of each pachinko gaming machine 6. The “model number”, “total number of outs”, “number of low base medium outs”, “high” of the pachinko gaming machine 6 are associated with the “unit number” that can identify the pachinko gaming machine 6 installed in the amusement hall. "Base out number", "Large hit number", "Total safe number", "Low base medium safe number", "High base medium safe number", "Big hit medium safe number", "Right area safe number", and "Special electric safe number" is stored.

  The “total number of outs” is the number of game media (number of game balls launched in the game area) used in the gaming machine regardless of the game state, and is totaled based on the launch intensity signal. The “total safe number” is the number of game media paid out as a result of the game in the gaming machine regardless of the game state (the number of game balls given to the player as a prize ball), based on the overall safe signal Aggregated.

  The “number of low base medium outs” is the number of game media used in the low base state, and is counted based on the launch intensity signal, the jackpot signal, and the jackpot signal. Specifically, the period in which the CPU 2002 is controlled to the low base state during the period in which one signal for the big hit is in the off state and the two signals for the big hit are also in the off state (however, the period in which the game state is not controlled in the gaming state per the special figure) ), And the number of low base medium outs is tabulated based on the firing intensity signal input during the specified period. The “low base / medium safe number” is the number of game media paid out in the low base state, and is counted based on the overall safe signal, one jackpot signal, and two jackpot signals. Specifically, the period in which the CPU 2002 is controlled to the low base state during the period in which one signal for the big hit is in the off state and the two signals for the big hit are also in the off state (however, the period in which the game state is not controlled in the gaming state per the special figure) ), And the low base medium safe number is tabulated based on the total safe signal input during the specified period.

  The “high base medium-out number” is the number of game media used in the high base state, and is counted based on the firing intensity signal, the jackpot signal, and the jackpot signal. Specifically, the CPU 2002 identifies the period in which the jackpot 1 signal is in the off state and the jackpot 2 signal is in the on state as the period that is controlled to the high base state, and the launch input within the identified period The number of high base medium outs is counted based on the intensity signal. The “high base medium safe number” is the number of game media paid out in the high base state, and is counted based on the total safe signal, one jackpot signal, and two jackpot signals. Specifically, the CPU 2002 identifies the period in which the jackpot 1 signal is in the off state and the jackpot 2 signal is in the on state as the period that is controlled to the high base state, and the whole input within the identified period Aggregate the number of high-base medium safes based on the safe signal.

  “Number of hits during jackpot” is the number of game media used in the gaming state per special figure, and the CPU 2002 identifies a period in which one jackpot signal is on, and the firing strength input within the identified period Based on the signal, the number of outs during the big hit is counted. The “big hit number of safes” is the number of game media paid out in the gaming state per special figure, and the CPU 2002 specifies a period in which the one jackpot signal is in an on state, and the entire number input within the specified period Based on the safe signal, the number of safes in the big hit is counted.

  The “right area safe number” is a winning area provided in the right gaming area regardless of the gaming state, to the second ordinary winning ball apparatus 606B, the second general winning ball apparatus 629, and the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 627. This is the number of game media paid out based on the winning of the game balls, and is counted based on the right area safe signal.

  The “special electric safe number” is the number of game media paid out based on the winning of a game ball in the big prize opening. The CPU 2002 identifies a period during which the jackpot 1 signal is in an ON state, and based on the right area safe signal input during the identified period, a winning area other than the big prize opening (second start) The number of winning balls awarded based on the winning of the game ball in the winning opening, the second general winning opening, and the normal winning opening) is calculated as the “big hit middle right area safe number”, and “the big hit middle safe number” From this, the value obtained by subtracting the calculated “big hit middle right area safe number” is added up as the “special electric safe number”.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the overall safe signal and the right area safe signal are input to the management device 2000 as signals for specifying the value given to the player, so that “total safe number” is obtained. The “right area safe number” can be tabulated separately. In addition, among the winning areas where the game balls launched into the right gaming area can be won by the right area safe signal, winning areas other than the big winning opening (second starting winning opening, second general winning opening, and normal winning opening) ), It is possible to specify the number of prize balls awarded based on the winning of a game ball, as described above, based on [Big hit number of safe hits-big hit middle right area safe number] “Safe numbers” can be tabulated.

  In the table (related to TY, T1Y) related to the game data 2 shown in FIG. 71 (b), the pachinko gaming machine 6 is associated with the “unit number” that can identify the pachinko gaming machine 6 installed in the game hall. “Model”, “number of big hits”, “TY”, and “T1Y” are stored.

  “Number of jackpots” is the number of game state occurrences per special figure. For example, the CPU 2002 counts up by counting the number of times the jackpot 1 signal is switched from an off state to an on state (rise). Further, “TY (total number of difference balls during jackpot)” is tabulated based on the formula of [number of jackpots safe number−number of hits during jackpot]. “T1Y” is the number of difference balls per jackpot, and is calculated based on the formula [TY ÷ number of jackpots].

  In the table (payout rate) relating to the game data 3 shown in FIG. 71 (c), the pachinko gaming machine 6 installed in the game hall is associated with a “unit number” that can be identified, and “ The “model”, “low base payout rate B (%)”, “high base payout rate BA (%)”, “role ratio (%)”, and “continuous ratio (%)” are stored.

  The CPU 2002 calculates the low base payout rate B (%) based on the formula “low base medium safe number ÷ low base medium out number × 100%”. The low base payout rate B (%) is an index indicating the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls to the number of game balls launched by the player in the game area in the low base state. Further, the CPU 2002 calculates the high base payout rate BA (%) based on the formula “high base medium safe number ÷ high base medium out number × 100%”. The high base payout rate BA (%) is an index indicating the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls to the number of game balls launched by the player in the game area in the high base state.

  Here, it is assumed that the CPU 2002 stores a reference BA (%), which is a reference value of the high base payout rate BA (%) corresponding to the model of the pachinko gaming machine 6, in the storage device 2005 or the like in advance. For example, the reference BA (%) is an upper limit value of BA (%) assumed in the model. If the total BA (%), which is the high base payout rate BA (%) that is actually totaled, deviates from the previously stored reference BA (%) (for example, total BA (% ) Is higher than the reference BA (%)), a warning message for notifying that the total BA (%) of that machine is abnormal is displayed on the display device 2006 together with the machine number of the pachinko gaming machine 6. Note that the value of the total BA (%) and the value of the reference BA (%) may be displayed so as to be comparable with the warning message.

  Further, the CPU 2002 calculates the role ratio (%) based on the formula [(high base medium safe number + special electricity safe number) ÷ total safe number × 100%]. The role ratio (%) refers to the number of game balls in all winning areas (first start winning opening, second starting winning opening, first general winning opening, second general winning opening, normal winning opening, large winning opening) A prize area (ordinary prize opening) formed by a variable prize ball apparatus (ordinary variable prize ball apparatus 627, special variable prize ball apparatus 607) with respect to the number of prize balls (total safe number) paid out based on a prize. , The number of prize balls that are paid out based on the winning of game balls to the big prize opening).

  Here, in this example, in the high base state in which the right hand is executed, the second normal winning ball is compared with the ratio of the number of winning balls given as a result of winning the game ball to the normal variable winning ball device 627. The ratio of the number of prize balls given as a result of winning game balls to the device 606B and the second general prize ball device 629 is extremely low.

  For this reason, it is assumed that almost all of the high base medium safe numbers are given based on the fact that a game ball has won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 627, [(high base medium safe number + special electric safe The role ratio (%) is calculated based on the approximate expression of (number) ÷ total safe number × 100%].

  On the other hand, with respect to the second normal winning ball device 606B and the second general winning ball device 629 that are not formed by the variable winning ball device and are in an open state, a certain number of game balls are launched in the right game area. The predicted value of the winning frequency (for example, one ball per 100 balls) can be stored in advance in the storage device 2005 or the like. It is possible to calculate the role ratio (%) based on each predicted value.

  Specifically, the CPU 2002 calculates the number of winnings (predicted number) to the second ordinary winning ball device 606B and the number of winnings (predicted number) to the second general winning ball device 629 among the high base medium-out numbers. , Based on each predicted value. Further, based on the calculated number of winnings (predicted number) to the second ordinary winning ball device 606B and the number of winnings (predicted number) to the second general winning ball device 629, (2a) the second normal winning in the high base state. The number of winning balls (predicted number) paid out based on the winning of game balls to the ball device 606B and the second general winning ball device 629 is calculated. Then, by subtracting (2a) from the high base medium safe number, (2b) the number of winning balls (predicted number) paid out based on winning in the normally variable winning ball device 627 in the high base state is calculated. Is possible.

  Then, the CPU 2002 can calculate the winning ratio (%) (referred to as the corrected winning ratio (%)) based on the formula [(2b + special safe number) ÷ total safe number × 100%].

  Further, the CPU 2002 calculates the role ratio (%) based on the formula [number of special electricity safes / total number of safes × 100%]. The role ratio (%) refers to the number of game balls in all winning areas (first start winning opening, second starting winning opening, first general winning opening, second general winning opening, normal winning opening, large winning opening) With respect to the number of winning balls (total number of safes) paid out based on winning a prize, it is paid out based on winning of a game ball to a winning area (large winning opening) formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 607 It is the ratio of the number of winning balls.

  The totaling items to be totaled by the management apparatus 2000 are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 72. For example, the number of input of one jackpot signal included in one period in which two jackpot signals are in the on state (becomes on state) (Number of periods) may be counted as the number of consecutive resorts. Further, the number of times that two jackpot signals are input (the number of times the jackpot is turned on from the off state) is tabulated and [input of two jackpot signals] The average number of extended villas may be calculated based on the formula of “number of times ÷ number of big hits”. In addition, based on the number of times the special figure fluctuation signal is input (number of times the off state is turned on), the special figure fluctuation display number can be tabulated, and the special figure fluctuation display number in the low base state, It is also possible to individually count the number of special display fluctuations in the high base state.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 6 is configured to output two signals, that is, an overall safe signal and a right area safe signal as safe signals, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and only the entire safe signal is used as a safe signal. May be configured to output.

(Operation history data)
FIG. 72 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation history data stored in the storage device 2005. Each table shown in FIG. 72 includes the number of executions of special games in each gaming state determined based on the above-described firing intensity signal, firing stop signal, special figure fluctuation signal, and one big hit signal and two big hit signals. Is remembered. Each of these items can be displayed on the display device 2007.

  The number of executions of special games related to each pachinko gaming machine 6 is stored in the table related to the operation history data classified by table shown in FIG. Corresponding to the “unit number” that can identify the pachinko gaming machine 6 installed in the amusement hall, the “model” of the pachinko gaming machine 6, “number of times of firing intensity change during big hit”, “number of times of firing stop during big hit” , “Number of launch stop during special figure change”, “Number of launch stop during high base”, and “Skill rank” are stored.

  “Number of times of change in firing intensity during jackpot” is the number of times the firing intensity has been changed in a period in which one jackpot signal is on. As described above, if the player is an advanced player, the amount of operation of the operation handle 61 is changed at almost the same time in the state where the winning prize opening is closed in the remaining 1 count in each round. Attempt to enter the big prize opening. As a result, the emission intensity indicated by the emission intensity signal changes during the period when the jackpot 1 signal is on (for example, alternately changes from “strong” to “weak” and “weak” to “strong”). The number of times increases. Further, based on the number of jackpots of the gaming machine, the number of changes in the firing intensity during the jackpot can be counted.

  The “number of stops for firing during the big hit” is the number of times the firing stop operation has been performed during the period in which the big hit 1 signal is in the ON state. As described above, if the player is an advanced player, the single shot switch 61B is operated during the gaming state per special figure in order to prevent wasteful hits at intervals between rounds. As a result, the number of times the firing stop signal is turned on during the period when the jackpot 1 signal is on increases. In addition, based on the number of jackpots of the gaming machine, the number of firing stops during the jackpot per jackpot can also be tabulated.

  The “number of suspensions during launching during special figure” is the number of times that a firing stop operation has been performed during a period in which the special figure fluctuation signal is on. As described above, if the player is an advanced player, when the reach state is established in the effect display device 605 during the change display of the special symbol, the single shot switch 61B is operated to prevent the useless hit. As a result, the number of times the firing stop signal is turned on during the period in which the special figure fluctuation signal is on increases. In addition, based on the number of special figure fluctuations of the gaming machine, it is possible to count the number of firing stops during special figure fluctuations per certain number of fluctuations (for example, 100 special figure fluctuations). It is also possible to count the number of times of firing stop during the special figure fluctuation per certain number of fluctuations (for example, special figure fluctuation 100 times) in the gaming state.

  The “number of times of high-base firing stop” is the number of times that the firing stop operation has been performed during the period in which the high-base state is controlled. As described above, if the player is an advanced player, a single shot is taken to prevent useless hits due to the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 641 in the high base state (the normal symbol variation display has started). The firing switch 61B is operated. As a result, the number of times that the firing stop signal is turned on during the period in which the high base state is controlled increases. Further, based on the number of special figure fluctuations in the high base state of the gaming machine, the number of firing stops per certain fluctuation number (for example, 100 special figure fluctuations) in the high base state can also be tabulated.

  “Skill rank” is an index (an index indicating the skill of a game as a whole player who has played a game with the gaming machine, not a specific player) indicating a skill related to a game performed with the gaming machine. In the example, it is classified from the highest rank A to the lowest rank D. This “skill rank” is the operation history of the CPU 2002 such as “number of times of firing intensity change during jackpot”, “number of times of firing stop during jackpot”, “number of times of firing stop during special figure change”, and “number of times of firing stop during high base” Determine based on the data.

  For example, (a) the number of times of change of the firing intensity during the big hit per big hit, (b) the number of times of firing stop during the big hit per big hit, (c) the number of constant fluctuations in the low base state (for example, special figure fluctuation 100) It is possible to determine the skill rank based on the number of firing stops during the fluctuation of the special figure per (d) and the number of times of firing stop per (d) the fixed fluctuation number in the high base state (for example, 100 fluctuations of the special figure) is there.

  Specifically, it is assumed that the management device 2000 stores the reference values of the items (a) to (d) regarding the model of the gaming machine in the storage device 2005. This reference value is a value for determining the game skill in the gaming machine of the model, and may be an average value calculated based on the game data of the model, for example, a game for manufacturing the model It may be an index value provided by the machine manufacturer. For example, the CPU 2002 compares the total value of each item (a) to (d) totaled for the gaming machine with the reference value of each item, and compares all the items (a) to (d). Rank A if the aggregate value exceeds the reference value, Rank B if the aggregate value exceeds the reference value in 3 items, Rank C if the aggregate value exceeds the reference value in 2 items or 1 item, Aggregate value If no item exceeds the reference value, it is determined as D rank.

  In addition to the operation history data such as “number of times of firing intensity change during jackpot”, “number of times of firing stop during jackpot”, “number of times of launch stop during fluctuation of special figure”, and “number of times of fire stop during high base”, It is also possible to determine the skill rank based on the game data such as “T1Y”, “low base payout rate B (%)”, and “high base payout rate BA (%)”.

  Specifically, in addition to the reference values of the items (a) to (d) regarding the model of the gaming machine, the management device 2000 determines the reference regarding the items “T1Y”, “B”, and “BA”. The value is also stored. For example, the CPU 2002 determines that the total value exceeds the reference value in all seven items including “T1Y”, “B”, and “BA” in addition to the four items (a) to (d). When rank A is 5 or 6 out of 7 items and the aggregate value exceeds the standard value, rank B is 3 or 4 out of 7 items when the aggregate value exceeds the standard value Rank C is determined as D rank when the total value exceeds the reference value in 2 items or less of 7 items.

  The CPU 2002 can also determine a skill rank according to the gaming state. For example, (a) the number of changes in the firing strength during the big hit per big hit, and (b) the number of times the firing is stopped during the big hit per big hit, and the three items “TY1”, the gaming state per special figure It is a value that changes in relation to the skill of the player at. Therefore, the skill rank in the gaming state per special figure is rank A when the total value exceeds the reference value for all three items, and rank B when the total value exceeds the reference value for two of the three items. The rank is determined as C rank when the total value of the three items exceeds the reference value, and the rank is determined as D rank when there is no item whose total value exceeds the reference value.

  Similarly, the skill rank in the low base state can be determined based on (c) the number of firing stops during the special figure change per certain number of changes in the low base state (for example, the special figure change 100 times) and “B”. Yes, if the aggregate value of both items exceeds the standard value, rank A, the aggregate value of (c) exceeds the standard value, but the aggregate value of "B" does not exceed the standard value If the total value of “B” exceeds the reference value, but the total value of (c) does not exceed the reference value, both the C rank and the total value of both items are the reference values. If it does not exceed, it is determined as D rank.

  Similarly, the skill rank in the high base state can be determined on the basis of (d) the number of times of firing stop per certain number of fluctuations in the high base state (for example, 100 special figure fluctuations) and “BA”. A rank is used when the total value exceeds the reference value, and the total value of (d) exceeds the reference value, but the B value when the total value of “BA” does not exceed the reference value, Conversely, the aggregate value of “BA” exceeds the reference value, but if the aggregate value of (d) does not exceed the reference value, the C rank and the aggregate value of both items do not exceed the reference value Is determined as D rank.

  Thus, for each gaming machine, based on the operation history and gaming history in the gaming machine, it is possible to determine the skill related to the game performed in the gaming machine, and the gaming hall side corresponds to each gaming machine. The skill can be grasped. For example, regarding the model CRXXX, the skill rank is completely different depending on the gaming machine, but regarding the model CRYYY, it is possible to grasp the tendency that there is no difference in the skill rank of each gaming machine.

  The table regarding the model-specific average skill rank shown in FIG. 72 (b) stores the average skill rank for each model, which is tabulated based on the individual operation history data of FIG. 72 (a). For example, regarding the skill rank of each gaming machine in the stand-by operation data, the CPU 2002 assumes that A rank is 4 points, B rank is 3 points, C rank is 2 points, and D rank is 1 point. An average score is calculated, and a skill rank closest to the average score (for example, B rank if the average score is 2.9) is determined as a skill rank corresponding to the model. Based on such average skill ranks for each model, it is possible to grasp the models preferred by advanced users (A rank and B rank) and the models preferred by beginners (C rank and D rank).

  The management apparatus 2000 also stores, as specifications for each model, a big hit probability (probability that a special graphic variation display result becomes a win symbol in a low probability state), T1Y, and the like. As a result, for example, an advanced player likes a model with a low probability of jackpot but having a high T1Y, and a beginner has a tendency to prefer a model with a high probability of jackpot but a low T1Y. be able to.

  Further, the skill rank may be totaled for each spec of the gaming machine. For example, the corresponding skill rank may be determined for each big hit probability (1/300, 1/200, 1/100). By performing such aggregation, for example, an advanced player prefers a gaming machine with a jackpot probability of 1/300 or less, and a beginner prefers a gaming machine with a jackpot probability of 1/200 or more. , And so on.

  In addition, the management device 2000 stores the unit price of the gaming medium used in the gaming machine (value required for lending a unit gaming medium) in association with the machine number of each gaming machine. As a result, the skill rank for each unit price of the game medium can be tabulated. For example, a game machine using a game medium of 4 yen per ball and a game medium using a game medium of 1 yen per ball, even if the same model is used. With the machine, it can be understood that the former tends to have a higher skill rank.

  In addition, since about 100 gaming balls are fired per minute in the gaming machine, the management device 2000 can calculate the operating time and operating rate of each gaming machine and each model based on the total number of outs. Therefore, you may make it total a skill rank for every operation time or operation rate. Thereby, even if it is the same model, it can grasp | ascertain the tendency that a skill rank becomes high, so that a game machine with a long operation time is long.

  The table relating to the player-specific operation history data shown in FIG. 72 (c) stores, for each player, the operation history and game history of each model in which the player has played a game. Specifically, in association with the “member number” of each player, the “model” of the gaming machine on which the player played, and the “big hit number” for identifying each big hit that occurred in that model , "Big hitting number of balls", "Large hit number of firing strength changes", and "Number of hits during big hits", "TY" of the model, and "T1Y" of the model "Number of suspensions during launch of special figure" for the model, "Number of suspensions for launching during high base" for the model, "Low base payout rate B (%)" for the model, and "High base for the model" The “payout rate BA (%)” and the “skill rank” of the model are stored.

  In this example, there is stored a history that a player with membership number K00001 has played with two types of CRXXX and CRYYY. In CRXXX, four big hits have occurred, and for each of the four big hits, “the number of balls hitting the jackpot”, “the number of changes in the hit strength during the big hit”, and “the number of times the fire is stopped during the big hit” are tabulated. In addition, “TY” and “T1Y” are tabulated based on the “large hitting difference between balls” for four times. CRYYY has two big hits, and for each of the two big hits, the number of hits in the big hit, the number of changes in the hit strength during the big hit, and the number of stops during the big hit are counted. In addition, “TY” and “T1Y” are tabulated based on the “large hitting number of balls” for two times.

  The CPU 2002, similar to the determination of the “skill rank” in the table-specific operation history data, is a result of the player having the member number K00001 playing a game with the game machine of the model CRXXX, “number of hits during the big hit”, “ Based on the number of stoppages during big hits, the number of stoppages during special figure change, and the number of stoppages during high base, and “T1Y”, “B”, and “BA”, the “CR1” "Skill rank" is determined, and the result is that the player with the same membership number K00001 played a game with a machine of the model CRYYY. The “skill rank” of the model CRYYY is determined on the basis of the “number of times of middle firing stop”, the number of times of high-base medium firing stop, and “T1Y”, “B”, and “BA”.

  In the example of FIG. 72 (c), when the player with the membership number K00001 plays a game with CRXXX, the skill rank becomes A rank, but when the player plays a game with CRYYY, the skill rank becomes C rank. Yes. In this way, the skill rank of the player can be grasped for each model, and this player is an advanced player with respect to CRXXX games, but is not an advanced player with respect to CRYYY games (or It is possible to grasp that even if a special game is performed, the game is a model in which no results can be expected, so no special game is performed.

  In addition, as described above, it is also possible to determine the skill for each gaming state, so even if the player is the same model, the skill rank is high in the gaming state per special figure, but the skill in the high base state The tendency that the rank is low can also be grasped. In addition, since it is possible to determine the skill for each spec of the gaming machine as described above, when a game is played with a gaming machine having a low jackpot probability, the skill rank is high, but the jackpot probability is high. When playing with a high gaming machine, it is possible to grasp a tendency that the skill rank is low.

  In addition, since it is possible to determine the skill for each unit price of the game media as described above, even if the player is the same model, a game is played with a game machine using 4 yen game media. However, it is possible to grasp the tendency that the skill rank is low when a game is played with a gaming machine using a 1-yen game medium. Furthermore, since it is possible to determine the skill for each operation time or operation rate as described above, the longer the game time (the operation time for a gaming machine), the more the skill for a certain player, even for the same model. The tendency that the rank becomes high can be grasped.

(Other examples of special games)
In the above embodiment, as a special game, (1) change of launch intensity during big hit, (2) stop of fire during big hit, (3) stop of launch during fluctuation of special figure, and (4) stop of launch during high base Although four patterns are illustrated, special games are not limited to these patterns. For example, it is determined that the game is a special game because the “safe number” of the game history data is rapidly increasing in spite of the period during which the shooting stop operation is performed (the shooting stop signal is on). Also good.

  In such a case, the game ball is thrown from the upper plate in a state of being tied with a string, the game ball is launched into the game area, and an open winning port (start winning port, general winning port, or open) There is a possibility that a fraud in which a string is manipulated from the outside so as to pass through a controlled large winning opening or a normal winning opening). That is, since it is a special game with a high possibility of fraud, when such a special game is detected, a warning message is displayed on the display device or the like of the external device (management device 2000).

  Further, if the advanced figure is stored, if the special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value, the single firing switch 61B is operated to be turned on in order to prevent wasteful hitting. Therefore, in the management device 2000 side, when it is possible to specify the number of special figure hold memory of the pachinko gaming machine, the number of special figure hold memory is larger than a predetermined number (for example, 3 or 4). A special game may be determined by stopping the launch.

(Other examples of signal output method)
In the above embodiment, each signal “launch intensity signal”, “launch stop signal”, “special figure fluctuation signal”, “overall safe signal”, “right area safe signal”, “one jackpot signal” output from the gaming machine. , And “2 signals per jackpot” have been described as being output by transmitting a signal line provided exclusively for each signal. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. Information indicated by the ON state may be specified by a message (command) having a certain data length.

  For example, the 2 bits assigned as the launch intensity area in the electronic message may indicate a launch intensity of “00” that is weak, “01” that is medium, and “11” that is strong. Further, if 1 bit assigned as a firing stop area in the electronic message is “0”, it indicates that the single firing switch 61B is in an off state, and if “1”, the single firing switch 61B is in an on state ( It is good also as a thing showing that it is in a firing stop state. Also, if 1 bit assigned as a special symbol area in the message is “0”, it indicates that the special symbol variable display is not executed, and if it is “1”, the special symbol variable display is being executed. It may be shown that there is.

  Further, in the message, an area indicating whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state, an area indicating whether the state is a low base state or a high base state, and whether or not the game state is per special figure. Each area shown is allocated. In addition, there are an area indicating a winning opening where a game ball has won, an area indicating information on the number of outs (total out number, etc.), and an area indicating information on the safe number (total safe number, etc.). Since this electronic message is output, for example, at intervals of 0.2 seconds, the external device grasps the gaming state of the gaming machine every time the game ball is fired (every time the number of outs is updated), and the game The history and operation history can be updated. In addition, the timing when the special symbol variation display is started (the timing when the corresponding bit is changed from 0 to 1) and the timing when the display result is finalized (the timing when the corresponding bit is changed from 1 to 0) are specified accurately. It is possible.

(Other examples of launch intensity)
In the above embodiment, within the period controlled in the gaming state per special figure, the game ball that has flowed down from the upper left and the game ball that has flowed down from the upper right in the big winning opening provided at the lower center of the game area In order to make them approach at the same time, an example is shown in which the firing strength is alternately switched between “strong (left-handed)” and “weak (right-handed)”. Unlike such a configuration, a special variable winning ball device is provided in the right game area, and a game ball launched into the right game area can win a big prize opening, but was launched into the left game area. There is also a configuration in which the game ball is incapable of winning or difficult to win in the big winning opening.

  In such a configuration, the advanced player changes the firing strength from “strong” to “medium” when the remaining count number becomes 1 (only a predetermined number of winnings are left) in each round. . The game ball launched with the firing strength “medium” once falls on the upper surface of the game ball guiding member provided above the effect display device, and after rolling the upper surface of the game ball guiding member to the right, It flows down from the right end of the game ball guiding member to the right game area. That is, a game ball launched with a firing strength of “medium” as compared to a case where a game ball launched with a launch strength of “strong” flows directly down the right game area without falling onto the upper surface of the game ball guiding member. Takes more time to reach the right gaming area.

  If you are an advanced player, set the firing strength to “Medium” and then change it to “Strong”. Using the above time difference, the firing strength that is rolling on the upper surface of the game ball guiding member is “Medium”. The game balls having the firing strength “strong” that are directly launched toward the right game area are attempted to reach the big prize opening almost simultaneously. As a result, the number of times the firing intensity changes from “medium” to “strong” during the period in which the jackpot 1 signal is on increases. Therefore, even in the case of a gaming machine having a configuration in which the big prize opening is provided in the right game area, it can be determined whether or not a special game has been executed, and the player can be determined based on the change in the firing strength. Can be determined.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the emission intensity signal can distinguish the emission intensity by the difference in the width of the output pulse. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the emission intensity is determined by the difference in the number of output pulses. It is good also as distinguishable. For example, when the firing strength is “low”, one fixed-width pulse is output, and when the firing strength is “medium”, two fixed-width pulses are output and the firing strength is “strong”. In this case, three fixed-width pulses may be output.

(Other examples of management devices)
In the above embodiment, the management device 2000 is installed in a game hall, and the game history information and operation history information (including the number of special games and skill rank) of each gaming machine installed in the game hall are totaled. An example is shown in which the game history information and operation history information (including the number of special games and the skill rank) of each player who has played a game at the game hall are tabulated. The management device is not limited to such a form, and the management device may be provided outside the game hall and capable of communicating with a game hall management device (for example, a hall computer) provided in each of the plurality of game halls. .

  For example, the management device communicates with the game hall management devices of a plurality of game halls, and sums up game history information and operation history information of each gaming machine installed in each game hall, and at each game hall The game history information and operation history information of each player who has played a game may be individually counted. Then, in response to a request from the game hall management device installed in each game hall, game history information and operation history information corresponding to the game hall may be provided to the requesting game hall management device. . Here, a part of the totaling process (for example, totaling the game history information and the total number of special games) is performed by the game hall management device of each game hall, and the remaining part of the totaling process (for example, determination of skill rank) May be executed on the upper management apparatus side.

  In addition, since the management device can collect game histories and operation histories related to a plurality of game halls, it is possible to collect game history information and operation history information for each model regardless of the game stadium, and for each player (member) Game history information and operation history information can be tabulated for each number, identification information of information terminal, or registration ID). As a result, in response to a request from the player's information terminal, the game history information and operation history information corresponding to the player can be provided to the requesting information terminal.

(Other examples of gaming machines)
The pachinko gaming machine is not limited to a system that launches game balls supplied from the outside (top plate) into the gaming area, but a predetermined number of gaming balls are enclosed in the pachinko gaming machine main body, and these gaming balls are stored in the pachinko gaming machine. It may be an encapsulated ball type that is used in a circulating manner. In such an encapsulated ball-type pachinko gaming machine, the game balls that have won the respective winning holes and the game balls that have entered the out holes are collected on the back side of the game board and then circulated to the launch position through the circulation channel. The A predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the circulation channel, and the game is performed by repeatedly firing the enclosed game balls.

  In this encapsulated ball-type pachinko machine, the total number of outs is updated every time a game ball is launched into the game area, and the total number of safes is updated each time the game ball wins a winning opening (current total number of safes). And the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening where the game balls won). The game history and operation history of the gaming machine can be transmitted to the external device together with the gaming state of the gaming machine by the above-described message (command) having a certain data length.

(Data display device 2200)
An information display device (for example, a card unit or a data display device) provided in one-to-one correspondence with each pachinko gaming machine 6 also uses the same method as that of the management device 2000 described above to determine the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 6. Game history information and operation history information can be aggregated, and display processing according to the aggregated results (for example, display of game data such as TY, T1Y, B, and BA, operation data such as the number of special games and skill rank) Display, a warning message based on game data and operation data, etc.).

  For example, the information display device is a data display device 2200 installed above each pachinko gaming machine 6 corresponding to each pachinko gaming machine 6. 73, the data display device 2200 includes a left frame LED 2222 on the left side and a right frame LED 2223 on the right side as viewed from the player (as viewed from the side facing the gaming machine). Each of the left frame LED 2222 and the right frame LED 2223 is an LED module configured by covering a large number of LEDs with a lamp cover part formed of a transparent resin material. The light emitters of the left frame LED 2222 and the right frame LED 2223 emit light in a light emission color designated by control of a CPU 2210 and an LED driver 2252 described later. A central portion sandwiched between the left frame lamp 2222 and the right frame lamp 2223 is provided with a display device 2220 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and a call button 2221 operable by the player is provided on the lower frame portion.

  The left frame LED 2222 and the right frame LED 2223 emit light in a predetermined manner based on the operation of the call button 2221. The display device 2220 can display game history information, operation history information, and the like that are aggregated in the data display device 2200.

  FIG. 74 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the data display device 2200. The main board 2200a is equipped with a CPU 2210 that performs control for confirming the input status of various signals in the data display device 2200 and executing aggregating game information, and a RAM 2211 and a ROM 2212, which are stored in the ROM 2212. A game information totaling program is executed by the CPU 2210 using the RAM 2211 as a work area, thereby controlling the operation of each component provided in the data display device 2200 to perform various processes.

  The CPU 2210 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action on the call button 2221 has been detected from the button sensor 2221 a via the input port 2222. The CPU 2210 notifies the store clerk that the call button 2221 has been operated by causing the left frame LED 2222 and the right frame LED 2223 to emit light in a predetermined manner via the LED driver 2252. Information indicating that the call button 2221 has been operated is transmitted to the management device that can communicate with the data display device 2200, and the call button 2221 has been operated on the screen of the management device (and the corresponding machine number). May be notified. Further, a real-time clock (RTC) 2215 that outputs time information and a VDP 2225 that controls display of the display device 2220 in cooperation with the CPU 2210 are mounted on the main board 2200a.

  Further, the CPU 2210 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 2250 via the output port 2240. In the lamp driver board 2250, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 2252 via the input driver 2251. The LED driver 2252 supplies current to the light emitters of the left frame LED 2222 and the right frame LED 2223 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In addition, the main board 2200a outputs a firing intensity signal, a firing stop signal, a special figure fluctuation signal, an overall safe signal, a right area safe signal, a jackpot 1 signal, and a jackpot 2 signal, which are output from the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 6, respectively. An input port 2226 is provided as input means for inputting a signal. Various signals input to the input port 2226 are input to the CPU 2210 via the input driver 2227. The CPU 2210 confirms the input status of each signal to the input port 2226, totals game history information and operation history information in the same manner as the management device 2000 described above, and counts results and messages (including the warning message described above). ) And the like are displayed on the display device 2220.

  The game information collected by the data display device 2200 is controlled to, for example, the number of big hits, the number of starts (variable display times since the previous big hit), the total number of starts (total variable display times of the day), and the high base state. There are the number of consecutive resorts in the period, the maximum number of consecutive resorts on the day, TY, T1Y, and the like. In addition, during the period in which the big hit 1 signal is in the ON state, the characters “medium big hit” are displayed, and in the period in which the big hit 1 signal is in the OFF state and the big hit 2 signal is in the ON state, “high base (or during probability change)”. The current gaming state can be displayed, such as displaying “normal state” during a period when the two jackpot signals are in the off state. In addition, as the operation history related to the corresponding gaming machine, “number of changes during the big hit,” “number of stops during the big hit”, “number of stops during the special figure change”, “number of high base shots stopped”, etc. are displayed. In addition, it is possible to display the “skill rank” tabulated based on these operation histories. Further, as described above, since the skill rank according to the gaming state can be determined, the skill rank according to the current gaming state (for example, the skill rank in the gaming state per special figure, the skill in the high base state) It is also possible to display a rank, a skill rank in a normal state, and the like.

  In this example, the data display device 2200 provided above the gaming machine and provided with a calling function is exemplified as the information display device provided in one-to-one correspondence with the gaming machine. The display device is installed on the side of the gaming machine, accepts recording media that can identify the player's proprietary value, such as the prepaid balance, the number of balls, and the number of balls, and supports the proprietary value specified from the recording media A card unit (also referred to as an inter-unit) that can be used for renting game media in the gaming machine, and based on a signal input from the corresponding gaming machine, the game history information and the operation history information described above A display device capable of counting and displaying the counting result may be provided.

  In addition, a message (command) having a certain data length described above is transmitted from the gaming machine to the data display device 2200 or from the gaming machine to the card unit, and the data display device 2200 or the card unit side The game history and operation history of the gaming machine may be acquired together with the gaming state of the gaming machine.

(Setting of summary items)
In the above embodiment, the items to be counted may be set on the external device side (management device 2000, data display device 2200) for each gaming machine model or for each gaming machine. For example, the administrator may select which items are aggregated as a game history or an operation history using an input device included in the management device 2000 or the data display device 2200. For a certain model, the operation history includes four items: “Number of changes in firing intensity during big hits”, “Number of stops during big hits”, “Number of stops during special figure fluctuation”, and “Number of stops during high base launch” On the other hand, with regard to different models, there are fewer hits in big hits than in high bases, and in the high base state, game machines with a system that increases the number of balls by winning game balls in the normal winning opening Accordingly, only the two items of “the number of suspensions during launching during special figure” and “the number of suspensions during launching during high base” may be included in the operation history. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to perform appropriate tabulation according to the characteristics of the model.

  In the above embodiment, the item for determining the skill rank and the priority thereof may be set for each type of gaming machine or for each gaming machine. For example, with the input device provided in the management device 2000 and the data display device 2200, the administrator selects which item the skill rank is to be determined based on, from among the game history and the operation history, and the priority is determined by the administrator. May be settable. For a certain model, the game history includes “TY”, “T1Y”, “B”, and “BA”, and the operation history includes “number of hits during the big hit”, “number of shots during the big hit”, While determining the skill rank based on a total of 8 items, the number of stoppages during the special figure fluctuation and the number of stoppages during the high base, for the different models, the number of balls with a big hit is high. The game history is “B” and “BA, depending on the fact that it is a game machine that increases the number of balls by winning a game ball in a normal winning opening in a high base state compared to the number of balls in the base. The skill rank may be determined based on a total of four items, namely, two items of "" and two items of "special figure changing number of times of firing stop" and "high base number of times of firing stop". With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately determine the skill according to the characteristics of the model.

  Further, when determining the skill rank, priority may be set according to the importance of each item in the model. For example, for some models, there are many hits during the big hit, so the number of changes in the strength of the hit during the big hit, the number of stoppages during the big hit, the number of stops during the special figure change, and the high base shot In the operation history of the four items of “Number of stops”, the priority of “Number of changes in firing intensity during big hits” and “Number of stops during big hits” is increased, and “Number of stops during special figure fluctuation” and “High base shots” The priority of the “stop count” may be lowered. Specifically, if the “number of changes in firing intensity during jackpot” and the “number of stops during jackpot” exceed the standard values, the “number of launches during special figure change” and “stop during high base launch” Even if one or both of “number of times” is below the reference value, it may be ranked A, but conversely, either “number of changes in firing intensity during jackpot” or “number of stops during big hit” is below the reference value If so, even if both “the number of suspensions during the special figure change” and “the number of suspensions during the high base” exceed the reference value, it may be less than or equal to the B rank. With such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately determine the skill according to the characteristics of the model.

1: Slot machine 2 (2a to 2d): Communication device
3: Mobile terminal
3A-3D: Yugijima
4: Wireless base station
5: Server 6: Pachinko machine 11a: Housing 11b: Front door
12C, 12L, 12R: Reel
13: Perspective window
14: Medal insertion part
15: Lower plate
16: Switch
17: Start switch
18C, 18L, 18R: Stop button 19: Medal outlet
31: Control unit
32: RAM
33: Storage unit
34: Image processing unit
35F: Front camera
35R: Rear camera
37: Touch panel display
37a: Touch panel
37b: Display unit
39: Input switch
40: Communication management interface
40a: Mobile network communication unit
40b: Wireless LAN communication unit
40c: Communication unit
40d: infrared communication unit
40e: Non-contact communication unit
41: Sound processing unit
42: Speaker 43: Microphone
51: Control means
52: Storage means
80: Communication cable
82: Router 100: Medal lending machine
101: Housing
102: Opening and closing plate
106: Opening / closing plate key
110: bill insertion slot
111: Status notification lamp
112: Card insertion slot
113: Deposit available lamp
114: Return button
114 ': Return button switch
115: Card balance display section
115 ': Card balance indicator
116: Medal loan button
116 ': Medal lending button switch
117: Medal rental lamp
118: Out of medal lamp
119: PIN number display part
119 ': PIN number display
120: numeric keypad 120 ': numeric keypad switch
121: Replay button
121 ': Replay button switch
122: Count button
122 ': Counting button switch
123: Liquid crystal display 124: Touch panel 129: Display control board 130: Medal replenishment door 131: Medal replenishment door key 140: Receiving part 141: Introduction path cover 142: Inlet 150: Nozzle 165: Light emitting part 170: Terminal reader / writer 180 : Banknote recognition unit 181: Control unit 181 b: RAM
181c: EEPROM
182: Payout device 183: Lending medal storage unit 184: Communication unit 185: Replay operation board 186: Reset switch 187: Card reader / writer 189: Lending operation board 190: Counting device 200: Call lamp 282: Transition display graph 371: Menu Button 371a: Item 371b: Transition item 371c: History display item 372a to 372d: Communication method selection button 373: Question item 374: Answer selection item 375: Answer transmission button 376: Cancel button 377: Message 378: Visit point 379: Holding point 380: Advertisement display column 381: Current status display column 382: Transition display graph 383: Two-dimensional barcode 500: Card management computer 501: Data bus 502: CPU
503: RAM
504: RTC
505: Storage device 506: Input device 507: Display device 508: Printer 509: Communication unit 540: Hall computer 550: Medal management computer 551: Data bus 553: RAM
554: RTC
555: Storage device 556: Input device 557: Display device 558: Printer 559: Communication unit 580: Payment device 703: Card unit 1000: Game system __
7: Transmitter (7A, 7B, 7-1 to 7-35)
2000: management device 311: transfer processing unit 313: search processing unit 315: guidance display processing unit 317: image display processing unit 331: store search program 333: store display program
335: Map creation program 337: Terminal processing program 3371: Transfer processing program 3373: Search processing program 3375: Guide display processing program 3377: Image display processing program
339: Floor storage unit 40f: Communication unit
45: Clock part
44: GPS unit
511: Portable terminal processing unit 5111: Game machine search processing unit
5113: Position information calculation processing unit
5115: On-site information processing unit
513: Transmission device processing unit
515: Store information processing department
52: Storage means
521: Search processing program 5211: Transfer processing program
522: Store visit processing program 5221: Total processing program
523: Search history management table 524: Main program
5241: Transmission processing program 5242: Game machine search program
5243: Position information calculation program 5244: On-site information processing program
5245: Transmission device setting program 525: Store visit history management table
526: Transmission device management table 527: Store information management table
528: Unit management table 529: Member information management table
53: Display unit 54: Operating means
55: First communication unit 56: Second communication unit
59: Campus information storage unit 71: Processing unit
711: Server processing unit
713: Location information transmission unit 72: Storage unit
721: Location information transmission program 723: Setting information storage unit
73: Input unit 74: Communication unit
75: Near field communication unit 401: Check box 410: Search start icon 411: Direct store search icon 420: Map display icon 422: Member stored medal number display unit 423: Member stored medal number display unit 424: Distance display unit 40g: Near Distance wireless communication unit
425: Prepaid balance display unit 426: Event display unit 427: Specific store map display unit 431: All store map display unit 432: Member current position display unit 440: Store selection icon 450: Next icon 451: Rate display unit 452: Game machine Candidate display part 453: Back icon 460: Guidance start icon 461: Error message display part 462: Rate selection transition icon 463: Gaming machine selection transition icon
471: Information message display unit 472: Floor display unit
473: Own position display part
474: Alert display section
480: Target position display section

Claims (1)

A management device that manages information related to a gaming machine that can play a game by launching a game medium in a game area by operating a launch operation unit and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Operation information input means for inputting operation information related to the operation of the launch operation unit;
Determination means capable of determining whether or not a special game has been performed when controlled to the advantageous state based on the operation information;
A management apparatus comprising:

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