JP2018164791A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To set a conversion rate based on operation information.SOLUTION: A game system includes an operation information storage means capable of collecting and storing operation information on a game machine, and conversion rate candidate setting means capable of setting a conversion rate that can be set to the game machine from a plurality of conversion rates as a conversion rate candidate. The conversion rate candidate setting means sets the conversion rate candidate based on the operation information stored in the operation information storage means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming system for processing management information in a game arcade where gaming machines are installed.

  Conventionally, a plurality of gaming devices including gaming machines and equipment devices are installed in a game arcade, and valuable value information (amount information) stored in an information storage medium (IC card, IC coin, etc.) is set in advance at a conversion rate A conversion process for converting to a game value (game media such as game balls and medals and game media number data) at (rental rate) is executed, and a game is played on the gaming machine using the game value converted by the conversion process. To do.

  Among the players who play games with such gaming devices, there are players who want to play at a low conversion rate and players who want to play at a high conversion rate. A technique has been proposed that allows a player to change the conversion rate used in the conversion process to one of a plurality of conversion rates (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-006115 A

  By the way, in the technology described in the above-mentioned patent document, a highly-operated gaming machine with many out balls, a low-operating gaming machine with few out balls, a gaming machine with many out-balls, and a start against out-balls. If a conversion rate that can be set can be determined according to the operation information for each gaming machine, such as a gaming machine with a small number of times, more effective utilization is expected for the operation of the gaming hall.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming system that sets a conversion rate based on operation information.

  A representative embodiment of the present invention is a gaming apparatus capable of executing a conversion process for converting a valuable value possessed by a player into a gaming value used for gaming at a gaming machine at a preset conversion rate. And collecting and storing operation information of the gaming machine in a gaming system capable of changing the conversion rate set in the gaming device to any one of a plurality of conversion rates based on a predetermined operation Operation information storage means capable of being set, and conversion rate candidate setting means capable of setting a conversion rate that can be set in the gaming device as a conversion rate candidate from the plurality of conversion rates. The conversion rate candidate setting means sets the conversion rate candidate based on the operation information stored in the operation information storage means.

  According to a typical embodiment of the present invention, a gaming system for setting a conversion rate based on operation information is provided.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a game system in a game arcade according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the gaming device of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game hall management apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the member management apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the information collection terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the storage medium reception terminal device of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the calling lamp of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the out tank apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the game information etc. which were registered into the game information database with which the game hall management apparatus of embodiment of this invention is provided as a game information table. It is a figure showing the member information etc. which were registered in the member information database with which the member management apparatus of embodiment of this invention is provided as a member information table, (A) is a table showing regular member data, (B) is one-day card data. (C) is a table representing temporary member data. It is a figure showing the terminal information etc. which were registered into the member information database with which the member management apparatus of embodiment of this invention is provided is represented as a terminal management table. It is a figure which shows the information hold | maintained at the storage area of the storage medium of embodiment of this invention, (A) is the data content memorize | stored in a membership card, (B) is the data content memorize | stored in a one-day card. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the member management process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the interruption process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the member management DB update process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the terminal management DB update process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game tendency analysis screen of embodiment of this invention, (A) is the game tendency analysis screen in the game of a pachinko machine, (B) is the game tendency analysis screen in the game of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the setting rate determination process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the rate setting table of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the terminal main process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the terminal interruption process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half of the normal operation process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the middle stage of normal operation processing of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the second half of the normal operation process of embodiment of this invention. It is a screen transition figure when the storage medium reception terminal device of embodiment of this invention receives data browsing operation. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game interruption process of embodiment of this invention. It is a screen transition diagram when the storage medium reception terminal device of the embodiment of the present invention receives a game interruption operation. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the lending rate setting process of embodiment of this invention. It is a screen transition diagram when the storage medium reception terminal device of the embodiment of the present invention receives a rate setting operation. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the rental rate recommendation process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the recommendation determination information table of embodiment of this invention, (A) is a figure which shows an example of the recommendation determination information table for nonmembers, (B) is an example of the recommendation determination information recommendation table for members. FIG. It is a screen transition figure when the storage medium reception terminal device of an embodiment of the invention receives rate guidance operation. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the rate reduction proposal process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the rate reduction proposal screen of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the rate increase proposal process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the rate-up proposal screen of embodiment of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Game system]
First, with reference to FIG. 1, the structure of the game system in a game hall is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a game system in a game arcade according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The game hall management device 1 installed in the game hall is connected to the corner lamp 7, the plurality of information collection terminal devices 3, and the plurality of call lamps 9 via the relay device 6A. The game hall management device 1 is connected to the member management device 2 via the interface device 4.

  The corner lamp 7 is a notification device that is arranged in one or a plurality of island facilities (for example, both ends of the island facility) where a plurality of gaming devices 10 are disposed. When an abnormality occurs in the gaming device 10 or the like arranged in the island facility, the corner lamp 7 arranged in the island facility is lit or blinked to notify the game hall employee or the like that the abnormality has occurred. . Note that the corner lamp 7 may not be installed for each island facility, and may be installed for each floor, for each passage, or for each predetermined block, for example.

  The information collecting terminal device 3 is connected to a gaming device 10 including a gaming machine 11 (see FIG. 2) and a storage medium receiving terminal device 60 (see FIG. 2). The information collecting terminal device 3 generates a cumulative value of game information (the number of game balls discharged out of the game machine 11 from the back side) based on various signals output from the game device 10. To do. The accumulated value of the generated game information is transmitted to the game hall management device 1. In the present embodiment, the information collection terminal device 3 is provided for each gaming device 10, and a different machine number is set for each information collection terminal device 3. A configuration in which one information collection terminal device 3 is provided for a plurality of (for example, two) gaming devices 10 may also be used.

  The calling lamp 9 is provided for each gaming device 10, and when the player operates the calling button 92 to call an employee of the game hall, when a big hit (special prize) occurs in the gaming machine 11, the gaming device 10 or the like When an abnormality occurs, etc., it lights up or flashes, and the event occurring in the gaming device 10 is notified to the employees of the game hall.

  The gaming device 10 includes a gaming machine 11 that actually plays a game using gaming balls (game media), a storage medium reception terminal device 60 for providing gaming media such as gaming balls, and the like, and a relay device 6B. To the balance settlement machine 81, the prize POS 82, and the member management device 2.

  The gaming device 10 (gaming machine 11) outputs individual identification information described later to the information collecting terminal device 3. Further, the gaming device 10 (storage medium reception terminal device 60) outputs the card ID and the loan / payment information to the member management device 2.

  The lending signal output from the gaming device 10 is output when a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player. When a player inputs a valuable value (money) in order to receive a game ball, the payment signal is output every time a predetermined amount of valuable value is input. The player can receive a predetermined number of game balls according to the valuable value by putting the valuable value such as banknotes owned into the gaming apparatus 10.

  The individual identification information is information that can uniquely identify the gaming device 10 (game machine 11), and a processor (game microcomputer) disposed in the game control device 400 (see FIG. 8) of the gaming machine 11 or the like. The information includes a chip ID for identification, a model code indicating the model of the gaming machine 11, a manufacturer code indicating the manufacturer of the gaming machine 11, and the like.

  In addition, when the gaming device 10 (storage medium reception terminal device 60) receives a storage medium possessed by the player (a player card such as a membership card or a one-day card and a portable terminal owned by the player), the storage medium Is transmitted to the member management apparatus 2. Then, when a game ball is provided to the player, information (lending information, remaining amount information, etc.) including information about the provided game ball and the input valuable value is transmitted to the member management apparatus 2. When the gaming device 10 receives the storage medium possessed by the player, the member management device 2 determines the number of game balls (the number of storage media) deposited by the player based on the card ID transmitted from the gaming device 10. ) Is specified, and the specified number of game balls is transmitted to the gaming apparatus 10.

  The balance adjusting machine 81 pays back to the player a valuable value (remaining amount) corresponding to the card ID stored in the storage medium (information storage medium) possessed by the player. When paying back the valuable value to the player, the personal identification number set / registered when the storage medium (card) is issued may be input.

  The prize POS 82 performs processing for exchanging prizes with game media acquired by the player and storage media deposited in the game hall, and manages the inventory of prizes with the member management apparatus 2. The prize POS 82 may have a function of registering information about the player and issuing a membership card.

  The member management device 2 manages account information in which the card ID stored in the storage medium possessed by the player is associated with the number of game media deposited by the player at the game hall (storage medium number information).

[Game equipment]
Next, the configuration of the gaming apparatus 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the gaming apparatus 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the configuration of the gaming apparatus 10 will be described.

  The gaming device 10 includes a gaming machine 11, a storage medium receiving terminal device (CR unit, inter-device device) 60, and an out tank device 70.

  The gaming machine 11 is replenished with game balls via a replenishment chute (not shown) from a replenishment basket (not shown) provided at the top of the island facility. The game balls used in the game are won at a winning opening (winning apparatus) or are led to the out opening 39 without winning any of the winning openings, and are discharged from the back side of the gaming machine 11 to the outside. The out tank device 70 includes an out tank (not shown) that receives game balls discharged from the gaming machine 11 to the outside, and a counter 71 (see FIG. 9) that counts game balls (out balls) received in the out tank. Is provided. The counted game balls are discharged to a collection basket (not shown) of the island facility.

  In the island facility, a call lamp 9 is arranged corresponding to the gaming machine 11. The call lamp 9 has a display 91 that can display various game information and error information, a call button 92 for calling a game hall employee, and the like, and displays various information in sequence or on the display 91. The display button 93 is provided. The indicator 91 of the calling lamp 9 is lit or blinked when an abnormality occurs in the gaming apparatus 10 or the like to notify an employee of the game hall of the abnormality, or information selected by the display button 93 (the number of jackpots or auxiliary information described later) Game history such as the number of games). A display unit 94 capable of displaying a gaming machine 11 and a machine number set in the information collecting terminal device 3 provided corresponding to the gaming machine 11 is disposed above the display 91.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the gaming machine 11 of the gaming apparatus 10 will be described.

  A front frame (game board storage frame) 19 of the gaming machine 11 is assembled to the main body frame (outer frame) 12 through a hinge (not shown) so as to be opened and closed. The game board 50 is replaceably installed in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 19. A glass frame 18 having a cover glass covering the front surface of the game board 50 is attached to the front frame 19 so as to be capable of opening and closing.

  A substantially circular gaming area 51 surrounded by guide rails 55 is formed on the front surface of the gaming board 50. A center case 40 having a display device 58 is installed in the approximate center of the game area 51. The display device 58 is attached to an opening provided in the center case 40.

  The display device 58 has a display screen composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display). In the display area of the display screen, identification information (decorative symbols), characters for effects, and the like are displayed. Note that a plurality of variable display areas are provided in the display area of the display screen, and an ornamental variable display game (auxiliary game) is performed by displaying the identification information in variable display (variable display) in each variable display area. Further, on the display screen, an image based on the progress of the game (a jackpot display, a fanfare display, an ending display, etc.) is displayed.

  A normal symbol start gate 31 is provided on the left side of the game area 51. Three general winning openings 32 are provided in the lower left portion of the gaming area 51, and one general winning opening 32 is provided in the lower right section of the gaming area 51. At the lower center of the game area 51, a start winning opening 34 provided with a normally variable winning device 33 that can be opened and closed is provided. Below the start winning opening 34, there is provided a special variable winning device (large winning opening) 36 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special symbol variation display game. When a game ball wins the general winning port 32, the start winning port 34, or the special variable winning device 36, the number of game balls corresponding to the type of the winning port is paid out as a winning ball.

  In the gaming machine 11, a launching device (not shown) launches a game ball toward the game area 51. The launched game ball flows down the game area 51 while changing the rolling direction by a direction changing member such as a nail or a windmill installed in various places in the game area 51, and the general winning opening 32, the starting winning opening 34 or the special winning opening A game is played by winning the variable winning device 36 or entering the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 51. In some cases, the game ball may pass through the normal symbol start gate 31 before entering the various winning openings or out openings 39.

  The winning of a game ball to the general winning opening 32 is detected by a general winning opening switch (not shown). The winning of the game ball in the start winning opening 34 is detected by a start winning opening switch (not shown). The passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 31 is detected by a normal symbol start gate switch (not shown).

  The start winning opening 34 is either in a state where the game ball is likely to win or a state where the game ball is difficult to win, depending on the opening / closing of the normal variation winning device 33. The normal variation winning device 33 is in a closed state, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the start winning port 34. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 31, the normal variation display game is executed, and when the result of the general variation display game is hit, the normal variation winning device 33 is converted to an open state and started. The winning opening 34 is in a state where a game ball is easy to win.

  When the game ball wins the start winning opening 34, a special symbol random number counter value extracted according to the passing timing of the game ball is stored in a special symbol storage area of the gaming machine 11 as a special symbol winning memory (start memory) (for example, 4). It is memorized up to the limit). The number of start memories is displayed on a special figure display (not shown). Based on the start memory, the gaming machine 11 performs a special figure variation display game (auxiliary game) according to the lottery result of the start memory by a special figure display (not shown), and the display device 58 performs the special figure fluctuation display game. The decoration variation display game and display effects according to the progress of the game are executed.

  In the display device 58, the identification information (decoration pattern) composed of numbers and the like starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and an image relating to the decoration variable display game is displayed. That is, in the display device 58, the decoration variation display game is played as many times as the number corresponding to the number of start-up memories, and various display effects are executed to improve interest.

  When winning at the start winning opening 34 is made at a predetermined timing (when the value of the jackpot random number at the time of winning detection is the jackpot value), a specific result is obtained as a result of the special figure variation display game or the decoration variation display game. A mode (special result mode) is derived and a big hit state is obtained. Specifically, the special figure display (not shown) stops at a single-digit special symbol that is a winning symbol, and the display device 58 stops when three decorative symbols are aligned (big hit symbol). At this time, the big winning opening of the special variable winning device 36 is a big hit state in which a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 seconds) is converted from a closed state that does not accept game balls to an open state that easily accepts game balls a predetermined number of times ( Special gaming state). Since the special variable winning device 36 opens greatly until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls are won, the player is given a privilege that can acquire many game balls. The winning of the game ball to the special variation winning device 36 is detected by a count switch (not shown).

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 31, the normal symbol random number counter value extracted by the passing timing of the game ball is stored in the normal symbol storage area of the gaming machine 11 as a normal symbol winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 It is memorized up to the limit). The number stored in the normal symbol winning memory is displayed on a general symbol display (not shown).

  If there is a universal figure winning memory, the universal figure display game is started on the universal figure display (not shown) based on the universal figure winning memory. When the passage detection to the normal symbol start gate 31 is performed at a predetermined timing (when the common figure random number counter value at the time of passage detection is a winning value), the normal symbol displayed on the universal symbol display is a hit state. It stops at and becomes a hit state. At this time, since the normal variation winning device 33 is opened for a predetermined time, the start winning opening 34 is in a state where it is easy for the game ball to win.

  Around the cover glass of the glass frame 18 of the gaming machine 11, a decorative member 16 having an LED or the like and an illumination unit 37 are provided. The decorative member 16 and the lighting unit 37 perform a light emission effect as the game progresses.

  The open / close panel 20 disposed below the front frame 19 is provided with an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a launching device (not shown). The fixed panel 22 disposed at the lowermost part of the front frame 19 is provided with an ashtray 29, a lower plate 23, and an operation unit 24 of the launching device. The lower plate 23 is provided with a ball removal mechanism 42 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 23.

  A select button 44 and an effect button 41 for receiving an operation input from a player are disposed on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. When the player operates the select button 44, for example, it is possible to select the effect contents of the decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 58. In addition, when the player operates the effect button 41, for example, in the display effect according to the progress of the decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 58, a notification effect in which the player's operation is intervened can be performed. it can.

  In the upper right portion of the upper plate 21, a storage medium such as a membership card or a one-day card is provided from the rental button 26 and the storage medium reception terminal device 60 operated when the player consumes valuable value and receives a rental of a game ball. A discharge (return) button 27 that is operated to discharge is provided. Between the lending button 26 and the discharge button 27, a balance display unit 28 for displaying the balance of the valuable value stored in the storage medium is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the storage medium reception terminal device 60 of the gaming apparatus 10 will be described.

  The storage medium reception terminal device 60 includes a card insertion slot 61, a display device 62, a bill insertion slot 63, a state display unit 64, a payout outlet 65, a ball payout passage 66, and a counter 59.

  The card insertion slot 61 is provided below the display device 62 of the storage medium reception terminal device 60. A storage medium such as a one-day card or a membership card is inserted into the card insertion slot 61.

  The bill insertion slot 63 is provided above the display device 62 of the storage medium reception terminal device 60. A bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 63.

  The display device 62 is provided near the center of the storage medium receiving terminal device 60. The display device 62 includes a display device 621, an interface 622, a stored-ball payout button 623, a held-ball payout button 624, a game interruption button 625, and a screen switching button 626.

  The display 621 includes a touch panel display screen 6210 and can accept an operation input by a player. The interface 622 is, for example, an earphone jack or a USB port. The stored ball payout button 623 is operated when the player pays out a game ball (stored ball) deposited in the game hall. The held ball payout button 624 is operated when the player acquires a game result and pays out a game ball (held ball) counted by a counter 59 described later. The game interruption button 625 is operated when the player leaves the seat while securing the game table. The screen switching button 626 is operated when displaying game history information or the like based on game information collected from the gaming machine 11 or switching information to be displayed.

  The display device 62 displays a card information display screen, a jackpot information display screen, a balance information display screen, and the like on the display 621. On the card information display screen, the member information stored in the one-day card or member card inserted into the card insertion slot 61 is displayed. On the jackpot information display screen, the number of special figure fluctuation display games executed in the gaming machine 11 during a predetermined period and the number of times that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit are displayed. On the balance information display screen, when the player inserts the card into the card insertion slot 61, the valuable value stored in the inserted one-day card or membership card is displayed. When a bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 63 without inserting a card, the valuable value corresponding to the inserted bill is stored and displayed on the one-day card. When the stored value is used, the used value is subtracted from the stored value, and the value after the subtraction is stored and displayed. Card information, rate recommendation, rate change proposal, and the like, which will be described later, may be displayed not on the display device 62 but on a dedicated display, or on the display device 58 provided in the gaming machine 11 or the like. May be.

  A state display unit 64 is provided above the bill insertion slot 63. The status display unit 64 emits light corresponding to the operation of the storage medium reception terminal device 60. When the storage medium reception terminal device 60 is in an available state, the status display unit 64 is lit in green, and the status display unit 64 is displayed while a card is inserted into the card insertion slot 61 of the storage medium reception terminal device 60. Lights red.

  When playing a game using the valuable value owned by the player, the payout control device 420 (see FIG. 8) and the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 are operated by operating the lending button 26 of the gaming machine 11. Lending communication is performed, and a game ball is paid out to the upper plate 21 from a ball payout device (not shown) of the gaming machine 11. Further, when a player plays a game using a stored ball or a held ball, a ball payout device built in the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 by operating the stored ball payout button 623 or the held ball payout button 624. A game ball is paid out from (not shown). In this case, the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 is guided to the upper plate 21 via the payout opening 65 and the ball payout passage 66 provided above the card insertion opening 61.

  The counter 59 is provided on the downstream side of a collection passage (not shown) provided inside the ball receiving tray facing the lower plate 23. The counter 59 counts game balls acquired by the player as a result of the game and led out to the outside from the front side of the gaming machine 11 through the ball removal mechanism 42.

  Next, various signals output from the gaming apparatus 10 will be described.

  The gaming device 10 has a predetermined timing determined for each signal, and a prize ball schedule signal, a prize ball signal, a special prize (big hit) signal, a probability change / short time signal, a start signal, a start winning signal, a symbol confirmation signal, a frame / The door opening signal, the individual identification information signal, and the recovery signal are output to the information collecting terminal device 3.

  As for the winning ball scheduled signal, a game ball wins a general winning port 32, a starting winning port 34, and a big winning port 36, and a signal of one pulse is output for every ten gaming balls scheduled to be awarded.

  As the prize ball signal, a signal for one pulse is output every time a ball dispensing device (not shown) delivers ten prize balls.

  Probability / time-short signal reduces the execution time of the probability variation state where the probability that the variation display game will have a special result is higher than the normal state (normal game state), or the variation display game or the usual diagram variation display game. In the short game state, a high level signal (ON signal) is output.

  As the start signal, a signal for one pulse is output when the variable display game is executed.

  As the start winning signal, a signal for one pulse is output every time the game ball wins the start winning opening 34.

  As the symbol determination signal, a signal for one pulse is output every time the symbol that has been variably displayed after the variation display time of the special symbol variation display game has elapsed (the variation display game ends).

  As the frame / door opening signal, a high level signal (ON signal) is output from the game control device 400 when the glass frame 18 or the front frame 19 is opened. The frame / door opening signal may be output as a separate signal when the glass frame 18 is opened and when the front frame 19 is opened.

  The individual identification information includes a board chip ID, a manufacturer code, a model code (model name) stored in a game control device 400 described later, a frame chip ID, a frame code, etc. stored in a payout control device 420 described later. The data is output from the gaming machine 11 to the information collecting terminal device 3 when the machine 11 is turned on, when the security is abnormal, or when the jackpot.

  As for the collection signal (out ball counting signal), a signal corresponding to one pulse is output every time ten game balls (out ball) discharged from the back side of the gaming machine 11 are counted by the counter 71. .

  Further, the gaming device 10 outputs card information, money amount (payment) information, lending information, storage payout information, ball payout information, and count information to the member management device 2 or the like at a predetermined timing determined for each signal. To do. Each signal mentioned here may be output to a target device (for example, the game hall management device 1 or the like) via the information collection terminal device 3.

  As for card information, when a player card such as a one-day card or a membership card is received by the storage medium receiving terminal device 60, a card ID, remaining amount information, or the like is output.

  As for the amount (payment) information, information such as a deposit amount based on a predetermined unit (for example, every 500 yen of input amount) is output when the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 receives a deposit from the player.

  As for the lending information, when the game medium is paid out (rented) from the valuable value (remaining amount) held by the player, information such as the lending amount is output based on a predetermined unit (for example, every 100 yen).

  As for the stored ball payout information, when a game ball is paid out (rented out) from the stored ball, a signal of 1 pulse is output for every 10 game balls paid out. Information indicating the number of paid-out game balls may be output.

  With respect to the possessed ball payout information, when a game ball is paid out (rented) from the held ball, a signal of one pulse is output for every 10 game balls paid out. Information indicating the number of paid-out game balls may be output.

  As the count information, a signal of one pulse is output every time the counter 59 counts 10 game balls. Information indicating the counted number of game balls may be output.

[Amusement center management device]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 3 to 9, the configurations of the game hall management device 1, the member management device 2, the information collection terminal device 3, the calling lamp 9, and the game device 10 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game hall management device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game hall management device 1 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102 that stores programs in advance, a RAM 103 that is a memory used as a work area when the CPU 101 operates, a storage device (HDD) 104 such as a hard disk that stores various data, a bus 105, A network communication port 106 and an I / O port 107 are provided.

  The RAM 103 is provided with a work area in which data necessary for execution of the program by the CPU 101 is temporarily stored. Instead of storing the program in the ROM 102, the program can be stored in the HDD 104, the program can be copied to the RAM 103, and the program loaded in the RAM 103 can be executed.

  The HDD 104 includes a database including a game information database (game information DB (see FIG. 10)). The database may be stored in an external storage device. When the game hall management device 1 manages game information of a plurality of game halls, the game information is managed for each game hall.

  These CPU 101, ROM 102, RAM 103, HDD 104, network communication port 106, and I / O port 107 are connected to a bus 105. The bus 105 includes an address bus and a data bus that are used by the CPU 101 to read and write data.

  The network communication port 106 is a communication interface connected to the network in the game hall, and the devices (member management device 2, information collection terminal device 3, call lamp 9, and corner lamp) installed in the game hall according to a predetermined communication protocol. 7) Data communication is performed.

  The I / O port 107 is an interface for serial communication. An input device 111, an output device 112, and a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) 113 are connected to the I / O port 107.

  The input device 111 is a device for an administrator to input data to the game hall management device 1 and select data, and is, for example, a mouse or a keyboard. The output device 112 is a display device such as a display, a speaker, or the like. The UPS 113 is a device for supplying power to the game hall management device 1 when a power failure occurs.

[Member management device]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the member management apparatus 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The member management device 2 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, a RAM 203, a storage device (HDD) 204 such as a hard disk, a bus 205, a network communication port 206, and an I / O port 207.

  The HDD 204 includes a database including a member information database (member information DB), a terminal management database (terminal management DB), and a use rate premium exchange master. The database may be stored in an external storage device. When the member management apparatus 2 manages member information of a plurality of game halls, the member information is managed for each game hall.

  The network communication port 206 is a communication interface connected to the network in the game hall, and the devices installed in the game hall according to a predetermined communication protocol (the game hall management device 1, the storage medium reception terminal device 60, the balance settlement machine 81, And the data POS 82).

  The I / O port 207 is an interface for serial communication. An input device 211, an output device 212, and a UPS 213 are connected to the I / O port 207. The input device 211, the output device 212, and the UPS 213 may be shared with the game hall management device 1.

[Information collection terminal device]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the information collection terminal device 3 according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The information collecting terminal device 3 includes a one-chip type processor incorporating three CPUs 301 to 303. This processor includes three CPUs: a media access control CPU (MAC CPU) 301, a network CPU 302, and an application CPU 303. These CPUs 301 to 303 are connected to the bus 304. In addition, a RAM 305, an EEPROM 306, and a ROM 307 are connected to the bus 304 as memories commonly used by the CPUs 301 to 303.

  The RAM 305 has a work area for temporarily storing data necessary for program execution, and a storage area for temporarily storing various data (normal data, special award data, etc.).

  The EEPROM 306 is a nonvolatile memory. The EEPROM 306 stores information set in the information collection terminal device 3, game information that needs to be retained even in the event of a power failure, and the like. The EEPROM 306 is provided with an area that can be rewritten by a program. A program used for collecting game signals is stored in the area of the EEPROM 306 rewritable by the program and the ROM 307.

  The information collection terminal device 3 includes a network communication port 308, a serial communication circuit 312, an I / O port 309, a communication port 310, and a control circuit 311. The network communication port 308, the serial communication circuit 312, the I / O port 309, the communication port 310, and the control circuit 311 are connected to the bus 304.

  The network communication port 308 is a communication interface connected to the network in the game hall, and performs data communication with devices (the game hall management device 1, the call lamp 9, and the corner lamp 7) installed in the game hall according to a predetermined communication protocol. I do.

  The serial communication circuit 312 is a circuit that performs serial communication. An external information terminal board 440 of the gaming machine 11 is connected to the serial communication circuit 312. Individual identification information of the gaming machine 11 is input to the serial communication circuit 312 via the external information terminal board 440.

  The I / O port 309 is an interface through which parallel signals or serial signals are input / output. An external information terminal board 440 of the gaming machine 11 is connected to the I / O port 309. Game information from the gaming machine 11 is input to the I / O port 309 via the external information terminal board 440. A storage medium reception terminal device 60 and an out tank device 70 are also connected to the I / O port 309.

  The communication port 310 is a port to which an external communication terminal 407 of the game control device 400 provided in the gaming machine 11 is connected. The communication port 310 communicates with the game control device 400 using a predetermined protocol.

  The control circuit 311 is a circuit for communicating with various devices connected to the information collection terminal device 3. A control signal for resetting the CPUs 301 to 303 may be output from the control circuit 311.

  When game information is output from the gaming device 10 to the information collecting terminal device 3 described above, the application CPU 303 calculates a cumulative value of game information. The accumulated value of the game information is stored and managed in the RAM 305 for a certain period. The accumulated value of the game information is transmitted from the information collection terminal device 3 to the game hall management device 1 at a predetermined timing.

[Storage medium receiving terminal device]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the storage medium reception terminal device 60 according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The storage medium reception terminal device 60 includes a one-chip type processor incorporating three CPUs 601 to 603. This processor incorporates three CPUs: a media access control CPU (MACCPU) 601, a network CPU 602, and an application CPU 603. These CPUs 601 to 603 are connected to the bus 604. Further, a RAM 605, an EEPROM 606, and a ROM 607 are connected to the bus 604 as memories commonly used by the CPUs 601 to 603.

  The storage medium reception terminal device 60 includes a network communication port 608, a serial communication circuit 612, an I / O port 609, a communication port 610, and a control circuit 611. The network communication port 608, serial communication circuit 612, I / O port 609, communication port 610, and control circuit 611 are connected to the bus 604.

  The network communication port 608 is a communication interface connected to the network in the game arcade, and performs data communication with the member management apparatus 2 according to a predetermined communication protocol.

  A call lamp 9 is connected to the serial communication circuit 612.

  The I / O port 609 is an interface through which a parallel signal or a serial signal is input / output. A gaming machine 11, a counter 59, and a display 621 are connected to the I / O port 609.

  The communication port 610 is a port to which an external communication terminal 407 of the game control device 400 provided in the gaming machine 11 is connected. The communication port 610 communicates with the game control device 400 using a predetermined protocol.

[Call lamp]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the calling lamp 9 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The calling lamp 9 includes a one-chip type processor incorporating three CPUs 901 to 903. This processor includes three CPUs: a media access control CPU (MACCPU) 901, a network CPU 902, and an application CPU 903. These CPUs 901 to 903 are connected to the bus 904. Further, a RAM 905, an EEPROM 906, and a ROM 907 are connected to the bus 904 as memories commonly used by the CPUs 901 to 903.

  The calling lamp 9 includes a network communication port 908, a serial communication circuit 912, and an I / O port 909. The network communication port 908, the serial communication circuit 912, and the I / O port 909 are connected to the bus 904.

  The network communication port 908 is connected to the game hall management device 1 and the information collection terminal device 3, and can receive game information, security abnormality commands, and the like of the game device 10. The calling lamp 9 can perform wave effects (sequential lighting effects) on the entire island based on commands from the game hall management device 1 and the information collection terminal device 3, for example.

  A storage medium reception terminal device 60 is connected to the serial communication circuit 612.

  The I / O port 909 is an interface through which parallel signals or serial signals are input / output. A display 91, a call button 92, and a display button 93 are connected to the I / O port 909.

[Pachislot machines]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the gaming machine 11 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control device 400 operates by being supplied with power from the power supply device 410.

  The game control device 400 includes a game microcomputer 404 including a CPU 401, a ROM 402, and a RAM 403, an input / output I / F 405, an external communication terminal 407, and a serial communication circuit 408.

  The CPU 401 of the gaming microcomputer 404 includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control and generates a random value such as a random number value for hit determination of the special figure variation display game.

  The ROM 402 of the gaming microcomputer 404 stores game control programs and control data. The ROM 402 stores a variation display pattern table corresponding to the game result of the special figure variation display game, a command table corresponding to the variation display pattern included in the variation display pattern table, and the like.

  The RAM 403 of the gaming microcomputer 404 has a storage area for various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 401, and the like.

  The input / output I / F 405 includes a game microcomputer 404, various switches (various SWs) for detecting game information such as a start port switch and a general winning port switch, a general electric solenoid that opens and closes the ordinary variable winning device 33, and a special solenoid. Controlled device such as a large prize opening solenoid that opens and closes the variable winning device 36, an effect control device 430 that controls various effect devices, a payout control device 420 that controls a ball payout device that pays out prize balls and the like, an information collecting terminal device The external information terminal board 440 of the gaming machine 11 connected to 3 is connected.

  The input / output I / F 405 relays various signals input from various switches and outputs them to the gaming microcomputer 404. Various control signals output from the gaming microcomputer 404 are output to the controlled device, the effect control device 30, the payout control device 420, and the external information terminal board 440 via the input / output I / F 405.

  The signal output to the external information terminal board 440 is further output to the information collecting terminal device 3 through a parallel communication line. The external information terminal board 440 is provided with a photocoupler for ensuring unidirectional communication from the game control device 400 to an external device (such as the information collection terminal device 3). The terminal board 440 is configured not to accept external signals. Thereby, an illegal act etc. with respect to the game control apparatus 400 can be prevented.

  The serial communication circuit 408 connects the game microcomputer 404 of the game control device 400 and the external information terminal board 440 of the game machine 11. For example, the individual identification information of the gaming machine 11 is input to the serial communication circuit 312 of the information collection terminal device 3 via the serial communication circuit 408.

  The external communication terminal 407 is an interface for connecting an external device such as an inspection device for inspecting setting information and the like of the game control device 400 and the game microcomputer 404, but even if connected to the information collecting terminal device 3 Good.

  The payout control device 420 is a device that controls a ball payout device (not shown) for paying out a prize ball to a player, and is disposed in the gaming machine 11. The game microcomputer (not shown) of the payout control device 420 and the game microcomputer 404 of the game control device 400 are connected by NAC link communication, and unique identification information (frame chip ID and frame) that the game microcomputer of the payout control device 420 has. Code) is transmitted to the game control device 400.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the out tank apparatus 70 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The out tank device 70 includes a counter 71 that counts game balls (out balls) received in an out tank (not shown) that receives game balls discharged from the gaming machine 11 to the outside, and a connection terminal 72.

  In the counter 71, a built-in counting switch (counting SW) 71 a outputs an out-ball number signal to the information collecting terminal device 3 via the connection terminal 72.

[Game information table]
Next, a database (game information DB, member information DB, terminal management DB) used for management of the game hall will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing game information and the like registered in the game information DB provided in the game hall management device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention as a game information table.

  The game hall management device 1 registers the game information collected from the information collection terminal device 3 in the game information DB.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the game information table is a table that is tabulated as game information for each gaming machine 11. Since each item is general game information, description thereof will be omitted, but “introduction type” is an item for displaying whether a new table or a replacement table (used table).

  Note that the model name, manufacturer name, installation date, and introduction type are automatically registered based on the individual identification information received from the gaming device 10, but some or all of them may be registered manually.

[Member information table]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing member information registered in the member information DB provided in the member management apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention as a member information table, where (A) is a regular member data table and (B) is a one-day data table. A card data table (C) is a temporary member data table.

  The member management device 2 registers member information of the player who has registered as a member in the member information DB. Further, the member management device 2 registers the balance information of non-member players who are not registered as members and the balance information of temporary members in the member information DB.

  The regular member data table shown in FIG. 11A is a table in which member information of a player registered as a member is set (recorded) for each card ID. In the “balance (remaining amount)”, a valuable value that can be converted into a game medium is set (recorded). In addition, for example, the number of stored balls and the number of stored medals are set (recorded) in the “number of deposited media”. Further, for example, the number of possessed balls and the number of possessed medals are set (recorded) in the “number of possessed media”. In the “game history”, a history such as which model is played at which rental rate (conversion rate) is set (recorded). In the “game tendency”, for example, 4> 3> 2> 1, 1> 2> 3 = 4, and a magnitude relationship is set (recorded) by analyzing the set number of lending rates in the game so far. .

  The one-day card data table shown in FIG. 11B is a table in which the balance (remaining amount) information of the issued one-day card and the number of possessed media are set (recorded) for each card ID.

  The temporary member data table illustrated in FIG. 11C is a table in which, for example, member information of a temporarily registered player is set (recorded) for each temporary member registration number. The temporary member can receive temporary registration by registering the unique ID of the portable terminal owned by the player, and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to the regular member.

[Terminal management table]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the gaming machine information and the like registered in the terminal management DB included in the member management apparatus 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention as a terminal management table.

  In the terminal management table, the operating state of the gaming machine, model information, rate information, and the like are set (recorded) for each machine number of the gaming apparatus 10.

  In the “terminal ID”, the ID of the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 is set (recorded). In addition, in “communication address”, the communication address set (allocated) in the storage medium reception terminal device 60 is set (recorded).

  “Operation status” is set (recorded) when a player card is accepted (recorded), and “suspended” is set (recorded) when a game interruption operation is accepted and can be interrupted. And “waiting” is set (recorded) when no player card is received. Further, in the “operation state”, when an abnormality occurs in the communication state between the gaming device 10 and the game hall management device 1, “communication abnormality” is set (recorded), and the storage medium reception terminal device 60 “Error” is set (recorded) when an abnormality such as a security error has occurred in (gaming apparatus 10).

  In the “accepting ID”, any of the card ID of the member card, the card ID of the one-day card, and the mobile terminal ID of the temporary member player is set (recorded) for the gaming device 10 that has received the player card. .

  The “model name (spec)” is set (recorded) with the model name of the gaming device 10 (the gaming machine 11) and the suppe. For the spec, if the gaming machine 11 is a pachinko machine, for example, “MAX”, “Middle”, “Amaji Digi”, or “Hanemono” is set (recorded) depending on the difference in the jackpot probability or the jackpot acquisition method. ) In addition, if the gaming machine 11 is a slot machine, for example, “AT”, “ART”, “normally many”, or “normally small” is set (recorded) depending on the installed function. The

  In the “settable rate”, a rental rate that can be selected by the player is set (recorded). In the “currently set rate”, a lending rate currently set by the player is set (recorded). In the “rate history”, the history of the lending rate set by the player is set (recorded).

[Player Card]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing information held in the storage area of the storage medium according to the embodiment of the present invention, where (A) shows data contents stored in a membership card and (B) shows information stored in a one-day card. It is a figure which shows the data content.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, for example, a card ID, a recitation number, a balance, and the number of holding media (number of balls held) are stored in the storage area of the member card. Further, member information such as name, date of birth, and contact information is stored in the storage area of the member card.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, for example, a card ID, a balance, and the number of possessed media (the number of possessed balls) are stored in the storage area of the one-day (visitor) card.

  The information stored in the storage medium may be stored in a database such as the member management device 2 or may be stored in both the storage medium and the database. By managing the valuable value information (balance) etc. in the database, the strength of security against fraudulent acts that counterfeit valuable value information etc. is improved.

[Member management processing]
Next, control processing in the member management apparatus 2 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of member management processing according to the embodiment of this invention. The member management process is a main process in the member management apparatus 2.

  First, the member management apparatus 2 executes an initialization process for clearing a temporary area or the like at a predetermined timing such as the start of business (S1401).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes an update process for updating the record information based on the update information from the headquarters operating the manufacturer and the game hall until accepting the store opening operation (S1402, S1403).

  When the store opening operation is accepted (the result of S1403 is “Y”), the member management device 2 executes store opening information transmission processing for transmitting the store opening information to the gaming device 10 (S1404).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a loop process of operations from S1405 to S1409 until there is a closing operation. Specifically, first, a member registration process for registering player information in the member information DB based on information received from the prize POS 82 or a dedicated member registration terminal (not shown) is executed (S1405).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes member management DB update processing for updating information in the member management DB based on the information received from the storage medium reception terminal device 60 (S1406). The member management DB update process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, the member management device 2 executes terminal management DB update processing for updating information in the terminal management DB based on information received from the game hall management device 1 or the storage medium reception terminal device 60 (S1407). The terminal management DB update process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a balance adjustment process for adjusting the balance stored in the player card or the member information DB based on the information received from the balance adjustment machine 81 (S1408).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a premium exchange process based on the premium exchange procedure (S1409). The prize exchange process is a process of exchanging a game medium (a holding ball, a stored ball, a medal and a stored medal) acquired by a player and a prize (a normal prize or a special prize) by communicating with the prize POS 82.

  The processing so far is processing within business hours, and the member management apparatus 2 repeatedly executes the processing from S1405 to S1409 until the closing operation is accepted.

  When there is a closing operation (the result of S1410 is “Y”), the member management device 2 executes a closing information transmission process for transmitting the closing information to the gaming device 10 (S1411).

  Next, the member management device 2 executes a holding medium number transfer process for transferring the player's ball information to the stored ball information (S1412).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a deposit medium number data transfer process for transmitting the stored ball information to a third party (S1413), and ends this process.

[Interrupt processing]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of interrupt processing according to the embodiment of this invention. The interruption process is a process that is executed preferentially by interrupting the member management process (main process) being executed when a predetermined event occurs in the member management apparatus 2.

  First, the member management apparatus 2 executes an input / output process for inputting / outputting information to / from a connection destination terminal (S1501).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes an interface communication process that is a process of communicating with the game hall management apparatus 1 (S1502).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a communication control process that is a process of communicating with the storage medium reception terminal device 60, the balance adjustment machine 81, and the gift POS 82 (S1503).

  Next, the member management device 2 executes a display control process for displaying the requested information on the balance display unit 28 of the operation-source storage medium receiving terminal device 60, the connection destination display, or the like (S1504).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a sound control process for outputting sound to a speaker (not shown), an income (not shown), etc. (S1505), and ends this process.

[Membership management DB update process]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of member management DB update processing according to the embodiment of this invention. This process is a process in which the member management apparatus 2 updates information in the member management DB through communication with the storage medium reception terminal device 60 or the like.

  The member management device 2 first collects balance (remaining amount) information usable for a game for each ID of a storage medium (player card, player-owned portable terminal) and updates the information in the member management DB. A certain remaining amount update process is executed (S1601).

  Next, the member management device 2 executes a possession medium number update process, which is a process of collecting the player possession medium number information for each storage medium ID and updating the information in the member management DB (S1602).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a deposit medium number update process, which is a process for collecting the player deposit medium number information for each storage medium ID and updating the information in the member management DB (S1603).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a game history recording process which is a process for recording the game model played by the member or the temporary member, the investment amount, the date of visit to the store, etc. (S1604).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a game tendency analysis process that is a process of analyzing a game tendency for each member or temporary member (S1605), and ends this process.

[Terminal management DB update processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of terminal management DB update processing according to the embodiment of this invention. This process is a process in which the member management apparatus 2 updates information in the terminal management DB through communication with the game hall management apparatus 1 and the storage medium reception terminal apparatus 60, and the like.

  First, the member management apparatus 2 executes an installed model information collection process, which is a process of collecting information such as the installed model and the installation date from the game information DB provided in the game hall management apparatus 1 (S1701).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a settable rate determination process that is a process of determining a lending rate that can be set for each gaming apparatus 10 (storage medium reception terminal apparatus 60) (S1702).

  Next, the terminal management device 2 is a process of updating the terminal management DB by checking the operating state of the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 that is classified into receiving, waiting, interrupting, communication abnormality, and error. State collection processing is executed (S1703).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a terminal reception ID collection process, which is a process of collecting the storage medium IDs received by the storage medium reception terminal apparatus 60 and updating the terminal management DB (S1704).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 executes a set rate history update process that is a process of cumulatively recording the history information of the loan rate actually set for each storage medium reception terminal device 60 (S1705). Exit.

[Game Trend Analysis Screen]
18A and 18B are diagrams showing a game trend analysis screen according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 18A is a game trend analysis screen in a pachinko machine game, and FIG. 18B is a game trend analysis screen in a slot machine game. .

  The game trend analysis screen is a screen that displays a game trend for each player obtained by executing the game trend analysis process. The game trend analysis screen can be displayed for each player separately for a game trend in a pachinko machine and a game trend in a slot machine.

  “MAX”, “middle”, “sweet digital”, and “wings” in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 18A indicate the type of the pachinko machine. On the analysis screen for pachinko machines, it is possible to display the number of games per rate for each pachinko machine type for each player, and the game tendency based on the number of games at each rate for each pachinko machine type.

  For this reason, the operator of the game hall can know which player likes which type of pachinko machine and which type of pachinko machine tends to play at which rate.

  “AT”, “ART”, “Normally high”, and “Normally low” in the slot machine shown in FIG. 18B indicate the type of the slot machine. On the slot machine analysis screen, it is possible to display the number of games per rate for each type of slot machine for each player and the game tendency based on the number of games at each rate for each type of slot machine.

  For this reason, the operator of the game hall can grasp which player likes which type of slot machine and which type of slot machine tends to play at which rate.

  It should be noted that not all members but the members who have a lot of game histories may be targeted for the player whose game tendency is to be analyzed.

[Settable rate determination process]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of settable rate determination processing according to the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a rate setting table according to the embodiment of this invention.

  In the settable rate determination process, the settable rate is set only to a high rate as the gaming machine 11 is newly introduced, and a unit from a high rate to a low rate can be selected after a certain period of time has passed since the introduction. This is the process of setting.

  First, the member management device 2 sets a model list in the terminal management DB (S1901), and first selects the gaming device 10 (the gaming machine 11 corresponding to the storage medium reception terminal device) of the first machine number registered in the model list. Introduction information (installation date and introduction type) is acquired as a determination target model (S1902). The model list is, for example, a list in which gaming machine information is collected for each unit number.

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 determines whether or not the game machine 11 to be determined is a newly introduced machine (S1903). The gaming machine 11 installed as a new machine, not as a used machine in the amusement hall is assumed to be a newly introduced machine.

  If the game machine 11 to be determined is not a newly installed machine (used machine) (the result of S1903 is “N”), all rates are registered in the settable rate column of the corresponding model (S1904), and the determination of S1914 Execute the process.

  When the game machine 11 to be determined is a newly introduced machine (the result of S1903 is “Y”), the member management apparatus 2 determines whether or not the game machine 11 to be judged has been introduced within two weeks. Is determined (S1905).

  When the game machine 11 to be determined is a machine that has been introduced within two weeks (the result of S1905 is “Y”), the member management apparatus 2 registers the maximum rate in the settable rate column of the corresponding model ( (S1906), the determination process of S1914 is executed. The maximum rate is, for example, 4 yen per ball if the gaming machine 11 is a pachinko machine, and 20 yen per sheet if the gaming machine 11 is a slot machine.

  When the game machine 11 to be determined is not a machine that has been introduced within two weeks (the result of S1905 is “N”), the member management apparatus 2 determines that the game machine 11 to be judged has been installed within one month. It is determined whether it is a table (S1907).

  When the game machine 11 to be determined is a machine that has been introduced within one month (the result of S1907 is “Y”), the member management apparatus 2 is ranked first in the settable rate column of the corresponding model (for example, The lending rate of 4 yen per ball or 20 yen per ball) and the second highest ranking (for example, 3 yen per ball or 10 yen per ball) are registered (S1908), and the determination process of S1914 is executed.

  When the game machine 11 to be determined is not a machine that has been introduced within one month (the result of S1907 is “N”), the member management device 2 displays the number of outs for the past week for the corresponding model at the amusement hall. The management apparatus 1 is inquired (S1909).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 calculates the daily average number of outs for the past week in which a response has been made (S1910), and corrects the calculated average number of outs with a count according to the number of holidays (S1911).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 acquires a lending rate corresponding to the corrected average out number from the rate setting table shown in FIG. 20 (S1912), and registers the acquired lending rate in the settable rate column of the corresponding model (S1913). ).

  Next, the member management apparatus 2 determines whether or not registration of settable rates for all models to be determined has been completed (S1914).

  If the settable rate registration has not been completed (the result of S1914 is “N”), the member management device 2 determines that the gaming device 10 of the next machine number in the model list (the gaming machine corresponding to the storage medium receiving terminal device) 11) is registered as a determination target model, and the processing from S1902 to S1913 is executed. If registration of the settable rate has been completed (the result of S1914 is “Y”), the member management apparatus 2 ends this process.

  In this way, in this process, a lending rate limited to a higher rate is set for a new machine that has not been passed since the introduction. In addition, for vehicles in the off-season where a certain period of time has passed since the introduction of new products, the number of outs per day is calculated from the number of outs for the past week to check the operating status, and the total rate or limited The set loan rate is set.

  Although the member management device 2 determines the settable rate, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 may collect and determine information necessary for determining the settable rate.

  When the game machine 11 to be determined is a pachinko machine, the set rate may be determined in consideration of nail adjustment.

[Terminal main processing]
Next, control processing in the storage medium reception terminal device 60 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of terminal main processing according to the embodiment of this invention. The terminal main process is a main process in the storage medium reception terminal device 60.

  The storage medium reception terminal device 60 first executes an initialization process for clearing the temporary area and the like at a predetermined timing such as turning on the power or returning from a power failure (S2101).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not a settable rate has been acquired (S2102). When the settable rate is acquired (the result of S2102 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes the processing after S2107.

  If the settable rate has not been acquired (the result of S2103 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a settable rate acquisition process (S2103), and sets the settable rate from the member management device 2. get.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not the settable rate is one type (S2104). When the settable rate is not one type (the result of S2104 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes the processing after S2107.

  When the settable rate is one type (the result of S2104 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 sets the corresponding rate to the lending rate (automatically) (S2105), and sets the set rate to the member management device. 2 (S2106). It should be noted that the settable rate may not be acquired by the member management device 2 but may be set individually by an operation input of a staff at the game hall.

  Next, the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 executes normal operation processing for receiving an operation from the player (S2107). The normal operation process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes communication abnormality confirmation processing (S2108), and determines whether or not a power failure has occurred (S2109).

  When a power failure has not occurred (the result of S2109 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 repeatedly executes the processing from S2102 to S2108.

  When a power failure has occurred (result of S2109 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 stands by until the power of the storage medium reception terminal device 60 is cut off.

[Terminal interrupt processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of terminal interruption processing according to the embodiment of this invention. The terminal interruption process is a process that is preferentially executed by interrupting the currently executed terminal main process when a predetermined event occurs in the storage medium reception terminal device 60.

  The storage medium reception terminal device 60 first executes an input / output process for executing input / output of information with the connection destination terminal (S2201).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes communication control processing for controlling communication with the connection destination terminal (S2202).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a banknote transport control process in which the received banknote is transported by a collecting machine (not shown) (S2203).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a card R / W control process for controlling reading and writing with respect to the player card being received (S2204).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes display control processing for displaying the requested information on the balance display unit 28 of the operation source (S2205).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a sound control process for outputting sound to a speaker (not shown) included in the storage medium reception terminal device 60 or a speaker (not illustrated) included in the gaming machine 11 (S2206). This process ends.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, normal operation processing in the terminal main processing described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 25 are flowcharts showing a procedure of normal operation processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The storage medium reception terminal device 60 first executes a non-operation detection process for detecting whether or not a game is being played in the gaming machine 11 (S2301). The detection of whether or not a game is being performed may be detected based on, for example, whether or not the operation unit 24 is operated by communication with the gaming machine 11 and whether or not a variable display game is being executed. It may be detected by seat detection by face authentication using a seating sensor (not shown) or a camera for each stand (not shown), or a playground management in which the operating state is managed depending on whether or not an out ball is detected The device 1 and the information collecting terminal device 8 may be inquired.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not the gaming machine 11 is in a non-operating state (S2302).

  When the gaming machine 11 is in a non-operating state (the result of S2302 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays on the display 621 a customer waiting screen such as a player calling screen and settable rate information. It is displayed (S2303).

  When the gaming machine 11 is not in a non-operating state (the result of S2303 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes the processing after S2304.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not an operation by the player has been received (S2304), and branches and executes one of the processes from S2306 to S2308 depending on the operation content (S2305). The operation by the player is, for example, one in which a player card is inserted into the card insertion slot 61 or a bill is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 63.

  When a banknote is inserted into the banknote insertion slot 63 (see FIG. 2), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a money amount addition process for transferring the money amount information and the like to the member management device 2 (S2306).

  In the amount addition process, automatic ball lending is not performed at the time of cash input in consideration of setting or changing the loan rate, but if the loan rate is set (selected) by the player, automatic ball lending is performed. May be.

  When a one-day card (visitor card) is inserted into the card insertion slot 61 (see FIG. 2), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 stores the data stored in the one-day card (mainly the remaining amount but the number of balls held). The stored data authentication process is performed to confirm the consistency of whether or not the data stored in the storage medium reception terminal device 60 or the member management device 2 matches (S2307).

  In the stored data authentication process, when a one-day card is inserted during a game interruption state, authentication is also performed by comparing the inserted card ID with the card ID stored in the storage medium receiving terminal device 60.

  When the member card is inserted into the card insertion slot 61, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 authenticates the person by inputting the recitation number and the data stored in the member card (mainly the remaining amount but including the number of balls held). The personal authentication process for confirming the consistency is also executed (S2308).

  Following execution of the branching process, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not the rental rate is set (selected) by the player (S2309).

  When the lending rate is not set by the player (the result of S2309 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays a selection setting screen (FIG. 26 (FIG. 26) for displaying data browsing, rate selection, rate recommendation, and the like. B) is displayed) and voice guidance is executed (S2310).

  When the lending rate is set by the player (the result of S2309 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes the processing after S2311 without displaying the selection setting screen.

  Next, has the storage medium reception terminal device 60 received a touch on the display screen 6210 or an operation on the operation buttons (pick-up / payout button 623, hold-out / pick-up button 624, game interruption button 625, screen switch button 626) by the player? It is determined whether or not (S2311), and one of the processes from S2313 to S2319 is branched and executed according to the input content (S2312).

  When the display screen 6210 on which the customer waiting screen (including the energy saving mode) is displayed is touched, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays a selection setting screen (S2313).

  When a data browsing icon 6212 (see FIG. 26) is touched on the selection setting screen, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a data browsing process that is a process of displaying data according to the data browsing screen and the selection. (S2314).

  When the rate setting icon 6213 (see FIG. 26) is touched on the selection setting screen, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 is a process for allowing the game player to select and set the lending rate from the settable rates. A lending rate setting process is executed (S2315). The lending rate setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  When the rate guide icon 6214 (see FIG. 26) is touched on the selection setting screen, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 is a lending rate recommendation process that is a process for recommending a lending rate according to the game tendency of the player. Is executed (S2316). The lending rate recommendation process recommends the lending rate according to the game conditions (desired conditions) entered by the player for non-members, and according to the registration information, past game trends, and the game conditions entered by the players for the members. Recommended lending rate. The lending rate recommendation process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  When the stored-ball payout button 623 (see FIG. 2) is operated, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 performs a stored-ball payout process that is a process of paying out a predetermined number of stored balls that the player has deposited in the game hall. Execute (S2317). For example, the payout of the stored balls is paid out in units of 125, and when the number of stored balls is less than 125, all the remaining stored balls are paid out. In addition, there is a case where a daily payout upper limit is set for paying out the stored balls.

  When the ball payout button 624 (see FIG. 2) is operated, the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 is a ball payout which is a process of paying out a predetermined number of player's balls by a ball payout device (not shown). Processing is executed (S2318). For example, 125 balls are paid out in units of 125 balls, and if the number of held balls is less than 125, all remaining balls are paid out.

  When the game interruption button 625 (see FIG. 2) is operated, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a game interruption process that is a process of interrupting the game in a state where the game table is secured (S2319). When the game is interrupted, when there is no error sphere (the error sphere is within a predetermined range) or there is no floating ball, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 gives the card ID of the inserted player card or stock card. Memorize and accept interrupted operation. Even when there is no ball, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 discharges the player card from the card insertion slot 61. The game interruption process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Following execution of the branch process, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not there is an external input (S2320), and any of S2322 to S2324, S2325 to S2326, and S2327 to S2328 is determined depending on the content of the external input. The process is branched and executed (S2321). The external input is, for example, that a signal or data is input from the gaming machine 11 or the counter 59 to the storage medium reception terminal device 60.

  When the discharge button 27 (see FIG. 2) of the gaming machine 11 is operated and the storage medium reception terminal device 60 receives a game end input from the gaming machine 11, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a game end process. (S2322). In the game end process, when there is no error ball (within a predetermined range) or there is no floating ball, the number of balls held is stored in the inserted player card or stock card, and the card is ejected. This is a process for transmitting the card ID and the number of balls to the management device 2.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a game end loan rate clear process which is a process of clearing the loan rate set by the player and setting it to the unset state (S2323). In the game lending rate clear process, when the card with the number of balls held is ejected, the lending rate set on the condition that there are multiple settable rates is cleared, and the clear information is stored in the member management device 2 to send.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays a selection setting screen on the display 621, executes voice guidance (S2324), and executes the processing after S2329.

  When the lending button 26 (see FIG. 2) of the gaming machine 11 is operated and the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 receives a lending input from the gaming machine 11, the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 executes lending processing. (S2325). In the lending process, the gaming machine 11 and the storage medium reception terminal device 60 perform lending communication, and lend the game medium based on the set lending rate and the balance (remaining amount) stored in the player card.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes rate reduction proposal processing that proposes to reset the lending rate to a low rate (S2326), and executes processing from S2329 onward. The rate reduction proposal is executed when the player spends a certain amount of money during the day, or when the player has a small amount of money (remaining amount) stored in the player card with respect to the player's desired playing time. Is done. The rate down process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  When the storage medium reception terminal device 60 receives input of count information (count signal) from the counter 59, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a ball counting process (S2327). In the ball counting process, the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 accumulates the number of balls counted by the counter 59 and updates the ball holding information.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a rate-up proposing process that proposes to reset the lending rate to a high rate (S2328), and executes the processes after S2329. The rate increase proposal is executed when the player has sufficient time for playing the game and the number of possessed balls is sufficiently increased due to the low rate game. The rate-up process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Following execution of the branching process, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a table occupation detection process (S2329), and determines whether or not the game machine is occupied (S2330). In the stand occupation detection process, the balance of the card being inserted, the presence or absence of a ball, and the expiration date of the card are confirmed.

  When the game machine is not occupied (the result of S2330 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a non-occupancy rental rate clear process (S2331). In the non-occupied lending rate clear process, when there are a plurality of settable rates, the set lending rate is cleared and the clear information is transmitted to the member management apparatus 2.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays a customer waiting screen on the display 621 (S2332), and ends this processing.

  On the other hand, when the game machine is occupied (the result of S2330 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 ends this process without executing the processes from S2331 to S2332.

[Screen transition diagram]
FIG. 26 is a screen transition diagram when the storage medium reception terminal device 60 according to the embodiment of this invention receives a data browsing operation.

  (A) is a customer waiting screen, and a lending rate that can be set by a rate display icon 6211 is displayed at the top of the screen. The settable rate is displayed by a white rate display icon 6211, and the unsettable rate is displayed by a black rate display icon 6211. However, only the settable rate may be displayed. At the bottom of the screen, a call-in screen for new stand information, next-time new equipment information, etc. is displayed.

  (B) is a selection setting screen displayed when a player touches the customer waiting screen or when a player card is inserted. On the selection setting screen, the current lending rate setting state is displayed at the top of the screen. In addition, a rate display icon 6211 is displayed at the center of the screen. Further, a data browsing icon 6212, a rate setting icon 6213, and a rate guidance icon 6214 are displayed at the bottom of the screen. In addition, the number of balls held and the number of balls stored are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  (C) is a screen in which the player touches the data browsing icon 6212 on the selection setting screen.

  (D) is a numerical data screen, and, for example, the number of special prizes, the number of probability changes, the number of rotations, and the special prize probability are displayed in the middle of the screen. As for each numerical data, it is possible to confirm today's data and past data, and it is possible to confirm numerical data of other game machines for each machine number. In addition, a numerical data icon 6215, a slump graph icon 6216, and a return icon 6217 are displayed to switch the data browsing contents.

  (E) is a screen in which the player touches the slump graph icon 6216 on the numerical data screen.

  (F) is a slump graph screen. Like the numeric data screen, the current day and the past can be confirmed on the slump graph screen, and the slump graphs of other game machines can be confirmed for each unit number. Is possible. In the slump graph, for example, the transition of the difference ball is displayed by a line graph.

  In this way, the display screen 6210 displays rate setting status, data browsing, rate setting, and rate guidance in addition to settable rate information. In the data browsing, the numerical data and slump graph for the current day and the past can be displayed, and the numerical data and slump graph of other game machines can also be displayed.

[Game interruption processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of game interruption processing according to the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 28 is a screen transition diagram when the storage medium reception terminal device 60 according to the embodiment of the present invention receives a game interruption operation.

  First, with reference to FIG. 28, screen transition when the storage medium reception terminal device 60 receives a game interruption operation will be described. FIG. 28 divides and shows two screens, a screen (B-1) when the suspension condition is satisfied and a screen (B-2) when the suspension condition is not satisfied after accepting the game suspension operation.

  (A) is a game interruption confirmation screen, which is displayed when the storage medium reception terminal device 60 receives an operation of the game interruption button 625. While the game interruption confirmation screen is displayed, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines interruption conditions such as whether or not the error ball is within a predetermined range, whether or not there is a floating ball, and the interruption condition If the condition is satisfied, processing such as storage of the card ID of the inserted player card is executed.

  (B-1) is a game interruption acceptance screen displayed when the interruption condition is satisfied. When the game interruption accepting screen is displayed, the storage medium accepting terminal device 60 can accept the player card or stock card ejecting operation or automatically ejects it.

  (B-2) is a game interruption impossible screen displayed when the interruption condition is not satisfied. The reason why the game cannot be interrupted is displayed on the game interrupt impossible screen.

  Next, the procedure of the game interruption process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays the game interruption confirmation screen shown in FIG. 28A on the display 621 (S2701). As described above, the game interruption confirmation screen is displayed when the game interruption button 625 is operated.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 checks whether or not the interruption condition for interrupting the game is satisfied, and determines (S2702, S2703). The interruption condition satisfies the interruption condition when the error sphere is within a predetermined range and there is no floating sphere. However, in the so-called enclosed game device 10 in which the game medium circulates only in the game device 10, the interruption condition is satisfied when there is no floating ball. If it is within the range, the interruption condition is satisfied.

  When the suspension condition is satisfied (the result of S2703 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 writes the number of balls in the player card or the stock card and stores the card ID (S2704).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 transmits interruption information including the number of balls and the card ID to the member management device 2 (S2705), and displays the game interruption reception screen shown in FIG. (S2706).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes a card discharge process for discharging the player card or stock card being inserted (S2707), and ends this process.

  On the other hand, when the interruption condition is not satisfied (the result of S2703 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays the game interruption impossible screen shown in FIG. 28 (B-2) (S2708). Exit.

[Loan rate setting processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a lending rate setting process according to the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 30 is a screen transition diagram when the storage medium reception terminal device 60 according to the embodiment of the present invention receives a rate setting operation.

  First, with reference to FIG. 30, screen transition when the storage medium reception terminal device 60 receives a rate setting operation will be described. FIG. 30 shows screens (B-1) to (D-1) when the rate is set to 4 yen per ball after accepting the rate setting operation, and screens (B-2) when the rate is set to a random rate. To (D-2).

  (A) is a screen on which the player touches the rate setting icon 6213 on the selection setting screen.

  When the rate setting icon 6213 is touched, the rate selection screens shown in (B-1) and (B-2) are displayed. On the rate selection screen, a rate icon 6218 for a settable rate and an end icon 6219 for returning to the previous screen are displayed. When a plurality of rates can be set, a “random” rate icon 6218 that leaves the set rate to the storage medium reception terminal device 60 is displayed.

  (B-1) is a screen where the player touches the rate icon 6218 of 4 yen per ball on the rate selection screen, and (B-2) is a screen where the player touches the random rate icon 6218 on the rate selection screen. It is the screen which was made. On the rate selection screen, for example, a voice guidance “Please touch the rate icon” is executed together with the display of the rate icon 6218.

  (C-1) and (C-2) are screens in which the player touches the confirmation icon 6220 on the rate confirmation screen. On the rate confirmation screen, the display of the selected rate, a confirmation icon 6220 and a correction icon 6221 are displayed, and for example, “Please touch the confirmation icon when there is no problem with the following loan rates”, and voice guidance Executed.

  (D-1) and (D-2) are setting completion screens for notifying that the rate set by the player has been set.

  Next, the procedure of the lending rate setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The storage medium reception terminal device 60 first determines whether there is one type of rate that can be set (S2901).

  When the settable rate is one type (the result of S2901 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays an explanation screen (not shown) that the setting of the lending rate cannot be changed (S2902). This process is terminated.

  When the settable rate is not one type (the result of S2901 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays the rate selection screen shown in FIGS. 30B-1 and 30B-2. (S2903).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not a rate designation input has been received (S2904). The rate designation input refers to, for example, an input when the player designates a rate of “4 yen per ball” and touches the rate icon 6218.

  When a rate designation input is received (the result of S2904 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 selects a lending rate corresponding to the input (S2905), and the rate shown in FIG. A confirmation screen is displayed (S2908).

  If no rate designation input has been received (the result of S2904 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not a random designation input has been received (S2906).

  When a random designation input is received (the result of S2906 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 randomly selects a lending rate from settable lending rates (S2907), and FIG. ) Is displayed (S2908).

  Next, the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 determines whether a correction input has been received (S2909).

  When the correction input is received (the result of S2909 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays a rate selection screen (S2903).

  When the correction input is not received (the result of S2909 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not the confirmation input is received (S2910).

  When the confirmation input has not been received (the result of S2910 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes the processing after the processing of S2909.

  When the confirmation input is received (the result of S2910 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 sets the rate selected by the player as the lending rate, and FIG. 30 (D-1) and (D -2) is displayed for a predetermined time (S2911).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 transmits the set rate to the member management device 2 (S2912), and ends this processing.

  On the other hand, when the random designation input has not been received (the result of S2906 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether an end input has been received (S2913).

  If the end input has not been received (the result of S2913 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes the processes after S2904 with the rate selection screen displayed.

  If an end input is received (the result of S2913 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays a selection setting screen (S2914), and ends this process.

[Lending rate recommendation processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a lending rate recommendation process according to the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a recommended determination information table according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 32A is a diagram illustrating an example of a recommended determination information table for non-members, and FIG. 32B is a recommended determination information for members. It is a figure which shows an example of an information reward table. FIG. 33 is a screen transition diagram when the storage medium reception terminal device 60 according to the embodiment of this invention receives a rate guidance operation.

  First, with reference to FIG. 33, screen transition when the storage medium reception terminal device 60 receives a rate guidance operation will be described.

  (A) is a screen in which the player touches the rate guide icon 6214 on the selection setting screen.

  (B) is a member card insertion suggestion screen that suggests insertion of a member card, and (C) is a screen in which the player touches the icon 6222 that the player advances on the member card insertion suggestion screen. When a membership card is inserted, a recitation number input screen (not shown) is displayed and it is necessary to complete authentication.

  (D) is a game condition input screen that accepts input of game conditions, and (E) is a screen on which the player inputs the desired game time on the game condition input screen. Further, (F) is a screen on which the player inputs the investable amount on the game condition input screen, and (G) is a screen on which the player touches the OK icon 6224 on the game condition input screen. Note that the recommended rate can be calculated if either the desired game time or the investable amount is input. Also, some options combining the desired game time and the investable amount may be displayed.

  (H) is a recommended rate introduction screen on which a recommended rate corresponding to the game condition input by the player is displayed. In the case of a gaming machine that cannot set a rate according to gaming conditions, a gaming machine that can set a rate according to gaming conditions is introduced.

  Note that the recommended rate may be guided by taking into account the day of the week and the time of day in the game conditions input by the player. Further, the recommended rate may be guided in consideration of the number of balls held and the number of balls stored.

  As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to guide a rate suitable for a player's desire based on the player's desired game time and the investable amount. Therefore, the player can select a rate with a high satisfaction. In addition, since the settable rate differs depending on whether or not it is a newly introduced machine, if the settable rate does not match the player's game conditions, a game machine that matches the game conditions (model information such as model name, probability, It is possible to improve the player's satisfaction by guiding the installation location in the game hall.

  Next, the procedure of the lending rate recommendation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The storage medium reception terminal device 60 first determines whether or not the settable rate is one type (S3101).

  When there is one settable rate (the result of S3101 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays the one settable rate on the recommended rate introduction screen shown in FIG. Display (S3114), and the process is terminated.

  When the settable rate is not one type (the result of S3101 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not the membership card has been received (S3102).

  If the membership card has not been received (the result of S3102 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not the player card can be received (S3103).

  If the player card can be received (the result of S3103 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays a member card insertion suggestion screen shown in FIG. 33B (S3104).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not a member card has been inserted into the card insertion slot 61 (S3105).

  When a member card is inserted (the result of S3105 is “Y”), the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 executes a personal authentication process for receiving input of a recitation number or the like (S3106), from the member management device 2 The game tendency information corresponding to the card ID is acquired (S3107).

  On the other hand, if the membership card has been received (the result of S3102 is “Y”), or if the player card is not ready to be received (the result of S3103 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes the processing after S3108 without executing the processing from S3103 to S3107.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays the game condition input screen shown in FIGS. 33D to 33G (S3108), and when there is a value change input (the result of S3109 is “Y”). In response to the input, the game conditions are displayed on the display screen 6210 (S3110).

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not an end input has been received (S3111). Whether or not an end input has been accepted is determined by whether or not the end icon 6225 has been touched.

  When an end input is received (the result of S3111 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether a confirmation (OK) input is received (S3112). Whether or not a confirmation (OK) input is accepted is determined based on whether or not the OK icon 6224 is touched.

  When the confirmation (OK) input is not received (the result of S3112 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes the processing after S3109 while displaying the game condition input screen.

  When a confirmation (OK) input is received (the result of S3112 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 calculates a recommended rate based on the set recommendation determination information (S3113).

  The recommendation determination information is defined in the table shown in FIG. 32 that combines the game tendency, the input game condition, the model specification, the settable rate, and the like. For example, the recommendation determination information includes the non-member table shown in FIG. A member table shown in FIG. 32B is prepared.

  In the non-member table shown in FIG. 32 (A), for example, a recommended rate that combines an investable amount and a desired game time is defined for each spec of the gaming machine. In the member table shown in FIG. 32B, for example, a recommended rate that combines a game tendency, an investable amount, and a desired game time is defined for each spec of the gaming machine.

  When the recommended rate is guided by taking into account the day of the week or the time zone, or when the recommended rate is introduced by taking into account the number of balls held or stored, items by day of the week, time of day, number of balls held or stored An added recommendation determination information table is prepared.

  If the analysis of the game tendency information is not progressing even for a member (the game history is small), the recommended rate may be calculated based only on the input game conditions and model specifications.

  Next, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays the recommended rate on the recommended rate introduction screen shown in FIG. 33 (H) for a predetermined time (S3114), and ends this processing.

  On the other hand, when the membership card is not inserted (the result of S3105 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not a continuation input is received (S3115). The continuation input is an operation for shifting to the game condition input screen when a temporary member form terminal is connected or a one-day card is inserted.

  When the continuation input is received (the result of S3115 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes the processes after S3108.

  When the continuation input is not received (the result of S3115 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether or not the ending input is received (S3116). Whether or not the end input has been accepted is determined by whether or not the end icon 6223 has been touched.

  When the end input has not been received (the result of S3116 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 executes the processing after S3105 while displaying the member card insertion suggestion screen.

  If an end input has been received (the result of S3116 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays a selection setting screen (S3117) and ends this process.

  Note that this processing may be executed not only in the storage medium reception terminal device 60 but also in other devices and other facilities installed in the game hall. When this process is executed in another device or other equipment, the other device receives the payment, issues a dedicated card, and where the game machine to guide is located in the game hall (installation location) You may guide.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 can guide the recommended rate according to the player's game desire, regardless of whether the member is a regular member or a non-regular member.

  In particular, in the case of a regular member, the recommended rate is guided in consideration of the game tendency in addition to the input game conditions, so that it is possible to provide rate guidance with a high degree of satisfaction for the player.

[Rate down proposal processing]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of rate reduction proposal processing according to the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a rate reduction proposal screen according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The rate reduction proposal process is a process executed when the storage medium reception terminal device 60 receives a ball rental input.

  The storage medium reception terminal device 60 first checks and determines whether or not a game medium has been rented (S3401, S3402).

  When the game medium is lent out (the result of S3402 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether the player is a member or a temporary member (S3403).

  When the player is a member or a temporary member (the result of S3403 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 acquires the current consumption amount (S3404), and the current consumption amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount. It is determined whether or not there is (S3405). Note that the higher the set lending rate, the higher the predetermined amount that is the determination value may be set.

  If today's consumption amount is equal to or greater than the predetermined amount (the result of S3405 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 checks whether a loan rate lower than the loan rate set by the gaming machine 11 can be set. Then, determination is made (S3406, S3407).

  If the gaming machine 11 can set a loan rate lower than the set loan rate (the result of S3407 is “Y”), the rate reduction proposal screen shown in FIG. 35 is displayed for a predetermined time (S3408).

  On the other hand, when the game media is not lent (the result of S3402 is “N”), or the player is not a member or temporary member (the result of S3403 is “N”), the amount of money consumed today is equal to or greater than the predetermined amount. If it is not (the result of S3405 is “N”), if it is not possible to set a loan rate lower than the set loan rate of the gaming machine 11 (the result of S3407 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 terminates the process.

  In this way, it is possible to propose that a member or a temporary member who consumes a predetermined amount or more can continue to enjoy the game while reducing the player's burden by proposing a reduction in the loan rate.

[Rate up proposal processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of rate increase proposal processing according to the embodiment of this invention. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a rate increase proposal screen according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The rate increase proposal process is executed when the storage medium reception terminal device 60 receives a ball count input from the counter 59.

  First, the storage medium reception terminal device 60 checks and determines whether or not a rental rate higher than the rental rate set by the gaming machine 11 can be set (S3601, S3602).

  When the gaming machine 11 can set a loan rate higher than the set loan rate (the result of S3602 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 determines whether there is a number of balls. (S3603).

  If there is a number of balls (the result of S3603 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 sets a rate-up determination value according to the current lending rate (S3604), and the number of balls is set. It is determined whether it is larger than the determined value (S3605).

  When the number of held balls is larger than the determination value (the result of S3605 is “Y”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 displays the rate increase proposal screen shown in FIG. 37 for a predetermined time (S3606), and this process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, when it is not possible to set a lending rate higher than the lending rate (the result of S3602 is “N”), when there is no number of balls (the result of S3603 is “N”), the number of held balls is smaller than the determination value. In this case (the result of S3605 is “N”), the storage medium reception terminal device 60 ends this process.

  As described above, a player who has increased the risk tolerance by reaching the predetermined number of balls or more can be encouraged by the player to increase the lending rate by proposing an increase in the lending rate.

(Effect of the embodiment of the present invention)
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to guide the lending rate suitable for the player's wish based on the player's desired game time and the investable amount. Therefore, it is possible to guide the setting of the lending rate that matches the player's gaming intention, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the game.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to accept input of a game desired time, an investable amount, and the like by the player. Therefore, it is possible to guide a recommended rate that accurately reflects the player's gaming intention.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the recommended rate is calculated based on at least the game tendency information, the desired game time, and the possible investment amount, and further, the day of the week, the time zone, the number of balls and the number of stored balls The recommended rate can be guided by adjusting the number and nail adjustment. Therefore, it is possible to guide the recommended rate with high accuracy (high sense of convincing) according to the judgment tendency of the actual player.

  In addition, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the recommended rate is guided to the regular member in consideration of the game tendency information uniquely analyzed by the game hall, so the recommended rate with a high sense of convincing of the player is guided. can do. In addition, since the game tendency information is acquired from the member management device 2 based on the card ID acquired from the member card, the recommended rate is guided only by reading the unique identification information, so the convenience of the game is greatly improved. To do.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the settable rate is determined based on the installation information and operation information of the gaming machine 11 such as the installation date and the introduction type. As a result, the operation of the gaming machine can be controlled to some extent. Further, even if the lending rate candidate changes, it is possible to appropriately recommend the conversion rate to the player.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to notify the player of the settable rate and the rate set by the player. Therefore, it becomes easy to select a game machine for playing a game by informing the lending rate and lending rate candidates. Further, it is possible to avoid useless seating in a gaming apparatus that can only set a rental rate that does not match the player's preference. If the settable rate does not match the game conditions of the player, the player can be guided with high satisfaction by guiding the game table that matches the game conditions.

  Further, since it is possible to perform random setting in which the lending rate is left to the storage medium reception terminal device 60, it is possible to incorporate game characteristics into the setting of the lending rate.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to propose a rate up or rate down based on a change in the valuable value or game value value possessed by the player. For this reason, when the value of the valuable value or game value held by the player changes, the setting change of the lending rate can be encouraged by making a proposal for changing the lending rate.

  Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the storage medium receiving terminal device 60 determines that the player has occupied the game table, the set rental rate is cleared. Therefore, the inconvenience that the conversion rate set by the previous player is also applied to the next player can be avoided.

  From the above description, the following can be cited as typical ones of aspects of the present invention other than those described in the claims.

  (1) Provided with a gaming device capable of executing a conversion process for converting a valuable value possessed by a player into a gaming value used for gaming at a gaming machine at a preset conversion rate, and performing a predetermined operation In the gaming system that can change the conversion rate set in the gaming device to any one of a plurality of conversion rates based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition, the game intention of the player is acquired A game intention acquisition means capable of being adapted, and a rate recommendation means capable of recommending setting of a conversion rate suitable for the game intention based on the acquisition of the game intention. Game system to play.

  (2) It is provided with operation accepting means capable of accepting an operation for a player to input a game intention, and the game intention obtaining means can obtain the player's game intention from the operation accepted by the operation accepting means (4) The gaming system according to (1) above.

  (3) Corresponding to identification information reading means capable of reading unique identification information stored in the information storage medium from the information storage medium owned by the player, and unique identification information read by the identification information reading means Game history storage means capable of storing a player's game history, and game intention analysis means capable of analyzing a player's game intention from the game history stored in the game history storage means; The game intention acquisition means can acquire the game intention analyzed from the game history corresponding to the unique identification information when the unique identification information is read by the identification information reading means. The gaming system according to (1) or (2), characterized in that:

  (4) a conversion rate candidate setting unit capable of setting a conversion rate that can be set in the gaming device as a conversion rate candidate from the plurality of conversion rates, and the rate recommendation unit includes the conversion rate Any one of (1) to (3), wherein a conversion rate that matches the game intention acquired by the game intention acquisition unit is recommended from the conversion rate candidates set by the rate candidate setting unit. The described gaming system.

  (5) Installation information storage means capable of storing the installation information of the gaming machine is provided, and the conversion rate candidate setting means sets the conversion rate candidate based on the installation information stored in the installation information storage means. The gaming system according to (4), characterized in that:

  (6) An operation information storage unit capable of collecting and storing operation information of the gaming machine is provided, and the conversion rate candidate setting unit is configured to convert the conversion information based on the operation information stored in the operation information storage unit. The game system according to (4) or (5), wherein rate candidates are set.

  (7) Conversion rate notification means capable of notifying the conversion rate set in the gaming device, and conversion rate candidate notification means capable of notifying the conversion rate candidate set by the conversion rate candidate setting means. And the gaming system according to any one of (4) to (6).

  (8) Proposed condition establishment determination means capable of determining whether or not a predetermined proposal condition is established based on a change in the valuable value or game value value possessed by the player, and the proposal Any one of (1) to (7), characterized by comprising rate change proposing means capable of proposing a change rate conversion to the player on the basis that the condition is established The described gaming system.

  (9) Occupancy state determination means capable of determining whether the gaming device is occupied or unoccupied by the player, and is not occupied by the occupation state determination means According to any one of (1) to (8), comprising conversion rate clearing means for clearing the conversion rate set in the gaming device based on the determination that the game device is in a state The described gaming system.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is obvious that various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea. In particular, when the gaming machine 11 includes the function of the storage medium reception terminal device 60, the gaming machine 11 executes the present invention. Further, all or part of the processing executed by the storage medium reception terminal device 60 can be executed by other devices such as the game hall management device 1 and the member management device 2.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game hall management apparatus 2 Member management apparatus 3 Information collection terminal apparatus 9 Call lamp 10 Game apparatus 11 Game machine 26 Lending button 27 Eject button 60 Storage medium reception terminal apparatus 61 Card insertion slot 62 Display apparatus 63 Bill insertion slot 64 Status display part 65 Payout Port 81 Remaining Payment Machine 82 Premium POS
70 Out tank device 400 Game control device 420 Payout control device 621 Display unit 623 Saved ball payout button 624 Holding ball payout button 625 Game interruption button 626 Screen switching button

Claims (1)

A gaming device capable of executing a conversion process for converting a valuable value possessed by a player into a gaming value used for gaming in a gaming machine at a preset conversion rate,
In a gaming system capable of changing the setting of the conversion rate set in the gaming device based on a predetermined operation to any of a plurality of conversion rates,
Operation information storage means capable of collecting and storing operation information of the gaming machine;
Conversion rate candidate setting means capable of setting a conversion rate that can be set in the gaming device as a conversion rate candidate from the plurality of conversion rates, and
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the conversion rate candidate setting means sets the conversion rate candidate based on operation information stored in the operation information storage means.

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