JP4206661B2 - Amusement machine introduction system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine introduction system for introducing gaming machines to a player.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a specific gaming machine has been introduced to a player by an information terminal installed in a game arcade. If such an information terminal is used, it is possible to introduce a gaming machine having a reduced operating rate to the player. Therefore, if the player actually uses the introduced gaming machine, the operating rate of this gaming machine It was expected to be able to increase.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the conventional information terminal introduced the gaming machine selected only for the convenience of the amusement hall, the gaming machine introduced by this information terminal is often a gaming machine that does not match the taste of the player. It was. For this reason, the introduced gaming machines are often not actually used by the players, and the operating rate of specific gaming machines cannot be increased as intended by the game hall side.
[0004]
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine introduction system that makes it easier to increase the operating rate of a specific gaming machine as intended by the gaming hall side.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention]
  In order to solve the above problem, the gaming machine introduction system according to claim 1 is:
  The number of games played by players in the past or game time was counted for each group divided by the type of gaming machine.Game data storage means for storing game data in a state associated with the player code assigned to the player;
  First player code input means for allowing the player to input the player code;
  Game data reading means for reading out the game data corresponding to the player code input by the first player code input means out of the game data stored in the game data storage means;
  Gaming machine selection means for selecting one or more gaming machines out of a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall based on the gaming data read by the gaming data reading means;
  A gaming machine introduction means for introducing the one or more gaming machines selected by the gaming machine selection means to a player who has entered a player code by the first player code input means;,
  A second player code input means attached to each of a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall, and capable of executing an input operation of the player code when the player uses the gaming machine;
When the player code is input by the second player code input means, a player who uses the gaming machine to which the second player code input means is attached uses the gaming machine introduction means. A determination means for determining whether or not the gaming machine is a player introduced;
  When it is determined by the determining means that the player who uses the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introducing means, the number of games increased from the standard quantity. A game medium lending means for lending a medium;
  A state change in which each of the plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall is changed to at least a first state to be selected by the gaming machine selection means and a second state not to be selected by the gaming machine selection means. Means
  It is characterized by that.
[0006]
The first player code input means in this gaming machine introduction system is to allow a player to input a player code, for example, a card reader that reads a player code recorded on a magnetic card or an IC card, An input button for inputting a player code by button operation can be used.
[0007]
The gaming machine introduction means introduces the gaming machine selected by the gaming machine selection means, and for example, a printing apparatus that prints information (for example, position information, model name, etc.) that can identify the gaming machine. A display device that displays information that can identify a gaming machine or a speaker that outputs information that can identify a gaming machine by voice can be used.
[0008]
  In this gaming machine introduction system, when the player code is input by the first player code input means, the game data reading means has the player code input among the game data stored in the game data storage means. The game data corresponding to is read out. This game data is data relating to games played by the player in the past. For example, a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game hallFor each type of gaming machineClassification into two or more groups and data obtained by counting the number of games played by gaming machines for each group may be used as game data. Further, the game data may be data obtained by counting the game time of the gaming machines classified into the groups as described above for each group..
[0009]
  Next, the gaming machine selection means selects one or more gaming machines based on the gaming data read by the gaming data reading means. Here, as a configuration for selecting a gaming machine, for example,,
  Multiple gaming machines installed in the amusement hallFor each type of gaming machineDivided into two or more groups,
  The game data storage means stores, as the game data, data obtained by counting the number of games played by gaming machines classified into each of the two or more groups for each group,
  The gaming machine selection means may be configured to select one or more gaming machines out of the gaming machines classified into the group with the largest number of games based on the gaming data.
[0010]
  Also, as another configuration for selecting a gaming machine,
  Multiple gaming machines installed in the amusement hall, For each type of gaming machineDivided into two or more groups,
  The game data storage means stores, as the game data, data obtained by counting game time for each group of gaming machines classified into the two or more groups.
  The gaming machine selection means may be configured to select one or more gaming machines among gaming machines classified into a group having the longest gaming time based on the gaming data.
[0011]
Then, the gaming machine introduction means introduces the gaming machine selected by the gaming machine selection means to the player who has input the player code by the first player code input means. According to the gaming machine introduction system configured as described above, based on the gaming data corresponding to the player code, it is possible to introduce a gaming machine that meets the preference of the player to whom the player code is assigned.
[0012]
  In particular,PlayWhen data obtained by counting the number of games played by each machine for each group is stored as game data in the game data storage means, one or more gaming machines are selected from the group having the largest number of games. Here, for example, when a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game hall are classified according to the type of gaming machine, a group with a large number of games is classified as a type of gaming machine that is preferred by the player. It can be estimated that it is a group that has been used. Therefore, when introducing a gaming machine classified into the group with the largest number of games in this way, the gaming machine introduced by the player is actually compared to the case of introducing the gaming machine regardless of the number of games. The possibility to use becomes high. Therefore, it is easier to increase the operating rate of a specific gaming machine as intended by the game hall side than before.
[0013]
  Also,PlayWhen the data obtained by counting the gaming time by the gaming machine for each group is accumulated as gaming data in the gaming data accumulating means, one or more gaming machines are selected from the group having the longest gaming time. Here, for example, when a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall are classified according to the type of gaming machine, a group having a long gaming time is classified by the type of gaming machine that the player prefers to use. It can be estimated that it is a group that has been used. Therefore, when introducing gaming machines classified into the group with the longest gaming time in this way, the gaming machines introduced by the players are actually compared to introducing gaming machines regardless of gaming time. The possibility to use becomes high. Therefore, it is easier to increase the operating rate of a specific gaming machine as intended by the game hall side than before.
[0014]
  In addition, as the above-mentioned gaming machine selection means, the one configured to select one or more gaming machines from the group having the largest number of games or the longest gaming time is exemplified. The gaming machine selection means may be configured to select one or more gaming machines out of gaming machines classified into a group whose number of games is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold based on the gaming data. . Further, the gaming machine selection means is configured to select one or more gaming machines among gaming machines classified into a group having a gaming time equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold based on the gaming data. May be. Even with this configuration,sameVarious effects can be obtained.
[0015]
  By the way, after introducing the gaming machine to the player as described above, if the player actually uses the introduced gaming machine, if the player is given some kind of privilege, It is suitable for increasing the operating rate of a specific gaming machine because a player who wants to play a game can be guided to the gaming machine..
[0016]
  NaAs a privilege given to the player,Lending a game media with a quantity that is higher than the standard quantityCan be considered. For example, by renting an extra amount of game media, the fee per unit of game media that is required for a player to borrow game media is discounted..in this wayLending a game media with a quantity that is higher than the standard quantityAs a configuration for granting a privilege such as1Like the gaming machine introduction system described in
  A second player code input means attached to each of a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall, and capable of executing an input operation of the player code when the player uses the gaming machine;
  When the player code is input by the second player code input means, a player who uses the gaming machine to which the second player code input means is attached uses the gaming machine introduction means. A determination means for determining whether or not the gaming machine is a player introduced;
  When it is determined by the determining means that the player who uses the gaming machine is the player who introduced the gaming machine by the gaming machine introduction means,Lending a game media with a quantity that is higher than the standard quantityThe game medium lending means may be provided.
[0017]
The second player code input means in this gaming machine introduction system is a means capable of executing the player code input operation when the player uses the gaming machine, and the first player code input described above. Means similar to the means.
In this gaming machine introduction system, when the player code is input by the second player code input means, the determining means uses a game machine to which the second player code input means is attached. It is determined whether or not the customer is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means.
[0018]
  When the judging means determines that the player who uses the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means, the gaming medium lending means uses the standard lending fee. Also rent game media at discounted discounted rental fees. If it is determined by the judging means that the player using the gaming machine is not a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means, the gaming medium lending means may, for example,quantityThe game media can be rented out.
[0019]
  According to the gaming machine introduction system configured as described above, only when a player who uses the gaming machine is determined to be a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means,Lending a game media with a quantity that is higher than the standard quantityCan be given to the player.
[0020]
The following configuration is considered as a configuration for determining whether or not the player using the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction unit by the determining unit. be able to.
For example, the gaming machine code storage means for storing the gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine introduced by the gaming machine introduction means in association with the gaming player code assigned to the player introducing the gaming machine, When the player code is input by the second player code input means, the gaming machine code stored by the gaming machine code storage means corresponds to the input player code. A gaming machine code reading means for reading a gaming machine code, wherein the judging means is a gaming machine code read by the gaming machine code reading means, and a gaming machine code assigned to a gaming machine used by a player; Based on the above, a configuration is considered in which it is determined whether or not a player who uses a gaming machine is a player who has been introduced to the gaming machine by the gaming machine introduction means. Door can be.
[0021]
In this gaming machine introduction system, when a gaming machine is introduced to a player by the gaming machine introduction means, the gaming machine code storage means converts the gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine introduced by the gaming machine introduction means to the gaming machine. Is stored in association with the player code assigned to the player who introduced the game. This player code is input by the first player code input means.
[0022]
Next, when the player code is input by the second player code input means, the gaming machine code reading means is input from among the gaming machine codes stored in the gaming machine code storage means. A gaming machine code corresponding to the player code is read. Thereby, the gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine introduced to the player who has input the gaming player code by the second gaming code input means is read out.
[0023]
Then, the determining means determines whether the player using the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means, whether the gaming machine code is read by the gaming machine code reading means, The determination is based on the gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine used by the player. The former gaming machine code (the gaming machine code read by the gaming machine code reading means) corresponds to the gaming code entered by the second gaming code input means, that is, the gaming of this gaming code. It is assigned to the gaming machine introduced to the customer. Therefore, if this gaming machine code does not match the latter gaming machine code (the gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine used by the player), the player uses a gaming machine that is not the introduced gaming machine. If it matches the latter gaming machine code, the player is using the introduced gaming machine. In this way, the judging means determines whether the gaming machine code read by the gaming machine code reading means does not match the gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine used by the player. Determines that the gaming machine is not a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means. Further, if the gaming machine code read by the gaming machine code reading means matches the gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine used by the player, the gaming machine using the gaming machine Is determined to be a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means.
[0024]
Further, as another configuration for determining whether or not the player using the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means by the judging means, the gaming machine introduction means A player code storage means for storing a player code assigned to a player introducing a gaming machine in association with a gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine introduced to the player; and the second player When the player code is input by the code input means, among the player codes stored by the player code storage means, the gaming machine to which the second player code input means is attached is provided. A player code reading means for reading out the player code corresponding to the assigned gaming machine code, wherein the determining means is the game code read by the player code reading means. Based on the customer code and the player code input by the second player code input means, a player who uses the gaming machine is a player who has been introduced to the gaming machine by the gaming machine introduction means. A configuration in which it is determined whether or not there is present can be considered.
[0025]
In this gaming machine introduction system, when a gaming machine is introduced by the gaming machine introduction means, the player code storage means assigns the player code assigned to the player who introduced the gaming machine by the gaming machine introduction means. The game machine code assigned to the game machine introduced to the customer is stored in association with the game machine code. This gaming machine code is assigned to the gaming machine selected by the gaming machine selection means.
[0026]
Next, when the player code is input by the second player code input means, the player code reading means is the second player among the player codes stored in the player code storage means. The player code corresponding to the gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine provided with the code input means is read out. As a result, the player code assigned to the player introduced with the game machine being used is read out.
[0027]
The determining means determines whether or not the player using the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means, whether or not the player code read by the player code reading means, The determination is made based on the player code input by the second player code input means. The former player code (player code read by the player code reading means) corresponds to the gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine being used. Therefore, if the former player code does not match the latter player code (the player code input by the second player code input means), the player can select a gaming machine that is not the introduced gaming machine. If it matches the latter player code, the player is using the introduced gaming machine. In this way, the judging means is the player who uses the gaming machine when the player code read by the player code reading means does not match the player code input by the second player code input means. Determines that the gaming machine is not a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means. In addition, when the player code read by the player code reading means matches the player code input by the second player code input means, the player using the gaming machine uses this gaming machine. Is determined to be a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means.
[0028]
  Claims3The gaming machine introduction system described in
  The game data includes a player's game results,
  The game data read by the game data reading meansResults related to the games included inA discounted loan rent determination means for determining a discounted rental fee discounted from the standard loan fee based on
  If it is determined by the determination means that the player using the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means, the gaming machine is
  The game medium lending unit lends a game medium with the discount lending fee determined by the discount lending fee determining unit.
  It is characterized by that.
[0029]
  According to the gaming machine introduction system configured as described above, when it is determined by the judging means that the player using the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means, The game medium lending unit lends the game medium with the discount lending fee determined by the discount lending fee determining unit. In this way, the discount rental fee when renting game media is game dataResults related to the games included inSince the rental fee varies depending on the content of the game, the service for the player can be enhanced. For example,About gamesIf it is configured to be able to rent a game medium with a discounted rental fee that is greatly discounted as the player has a lower score, the service for the player with a lower score can be enhanced.
[0030]
  And this claim3In the gaming machine introduction system according to claim 1, a discount lending fee determining unit that determines a discounted lending fee discounted from a standard lending fee based on the game data read by the game data reading unit, and the discount A discount lending fee storage unit for storing the discounted lending fee determined by the lending fee determining unit in association with the player code input by the first player code input unit; When it is determined that the player who uses the gaming machine is a player who has been introduced to the gaming machine by the gaming machine introduction means, the gaming medium lending means uses the discount lending fee storage means. Among the stored discounted rental fees, the game medium is lent out at a discounted rental fee corresponding to the player code input by the second player code input means. It may be.
[0031]
In this gaming machine introduction system, after the game data is read by the game data reading means, the rental charge determining means determines a discounted rental charge based on the read game data. Thereby, a discount rental fee for renting the game medium to the player who has input the player code by the first player code input means is determined.
[0032]
Next, the discount rental fee storage means stores the discount rental fee determined by the discount rental fee determination means in association with the player code input by the first player code input means.
When the determining means determines that the player who uses the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means, the gaming medium lending means stores the discounted rental fee storage means. Among the discounted rental fees stored in the above, the game medium is rented at a discounted rental fee corresponding to the player code input by the second player code input means.
[0033]
  In addition, this claim3In the gaming machine introduction system according to claim 1, the game data read by the game data reading meansResults related to the games included inBased on the above, the discounted lending fee determining means for determining the discounted lending fee discounted from the standard lending fee, and the discounted lending fee determined by the discounted lending fee determining means are determined by the gaming machine selecting means. A discount lending fee storage means for storing the game machine code assigned to the gaming machine in association with the gaming machine code, and by the judging means, a player who uses the gaming machine uses the gaming machine introduction means to store the gaming machine. If it is determined that the player is an introduced player, the game medium lending means is assigned to a gaming machine used by the player among the discounted rental fees stored in the discount rental fee storage means. A gaming medium may be lent out at a discounted rental fee corresponding to the gaming machine code.
[0034]
In this gaming machine introduction system, after the game data is read by the game data reading means, the rental charge determining means determines a discounted rental charge based on the read game data. Thereby, a discount rental fee for renting the game medium to the player who has input the player code by the first player code input means is determined.
[0035]
Next, the discount rental fee storage means stores the discount rental fee determined by the discount rental fee determination means in association with the gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine determined by the gaming machine selection means.
When the determining means determines that the player who uses the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means, the gaming medium lending means stores the discounted rental fee storage means. Among the discounted rental fees stored in the above, the game medium is rented at a discounted rental fee corresponding to the gaming machine code assigned to the gaming machine used by the player.
[0036]
Moreover, as another privilege given to a player, for example, it can be considered that a predetermined prize is presented to the player. In this case, for example, when it is determined by the determination means that the gaming machine used by the player is the gaming machine introduced to the player by the gaming machine introduction means, the player is notified together with the determination. It is good to have the detection alerting | reporting means to alert | report the position of the game machine which uses.
[0037]
As this detection notification means, for example, an indicator light attached to each gaming machine can be used.
If configured in this way, the store clerk confirms that the player using the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means, and plays a predetermined prize. Can definitely deliver to customers.
[0038]
  Claims1The gaming machine introduction system described in
  A state change in which each of the plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall is changed to at least a first state to be selected by the gaming machine selection means and a second state not to be selected by the gaming machine selection means. Equipped with means
  It is characterized by that.
[0039]
The state changing means in this gaming machine introduction system includes a first state in which each of the plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall is selected by at least the gaming machine selecting means, and a first state that is not selected by the machine selecting means. It is a means for changing to the state of 2. As a specific configuration, for example, a memory having a storage area corresponding to each of a plurality of gaming machines is used, and the state of the gaming machine is set to a first state or a second state according to a value set in each storage area. A configuration of changing to any of the states can be considered.
[0040]
According to the gaming machine introduction system configured as described above, each of the plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall is set to the first state to be selected by the gaming machine selection target or is not selected as the second state. It is possible to change the state. Therefore, for example, if a gaming machine with a high operating rate such as a popular gaming machine or a gaming machine that the game site does not want to introduce to the player is changed to the second state, such a gaming machine is You can avoid introducing it to players. In addition, if only the gaming machine with a low operation rate, such as an unpopular gaming machine, or the gaming machine that the game hall side wants to introduce to the player with priority is changed to the first state, It is also possible to introduce a gaming machine selected from among the players.
[0041]
Further, the state changing means changes the gaming machine classified into the group in which the operating rate as the group is equal to or less than a predetermined value among the one or more groups to the first state. It is good to configure.
If comprised in this way, the gaming machine classified into the group from which the utilization rate became below a predetermined value among two or more groups will be automatically changed to the 1st state, and it will be easy to be introduced to a player. Become.
[0042]
  Claims4The gaming machine introduction system described in
  The game data storage means stores the game data in a plurality of game halls.
  It is characterized by that.
[0043]
According to the gaming machine introduction system configured as described above, the game data storage means stores game data in a plurality of game halls. Therefore, when selecting a gaming machine by the gaming machine selection means, it is possible to select a gaming machine based on more gaming data, and to introduce a gaming machine more suited to the player's preference. Also, when the discounted rental fee is determined by the rental fee determining means, the discounted rental fee can be determined based on more game data.
[0044]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with examples.
[overall structure]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine introduction system 1 includes an inter-unit unit 20 attached to each gaming machine 10 installed in the gaming hall, a hall computer 30 that manages the entire gaming hall, and a gaming hall. The information providing terminal 40 provides information related to the installed gaming machine 10 to the player, and the like, and each is connected by a communication line 50.
[0045]
The inter-unit 20 is used for lending game balls to the game machine 10 attached to the inter-unit unit 20, and includes an input panel 21, a display device 22, a prepaid card reader 23, a member card reader (the present invention). 2) (second player code input means) 24, a game ball payout counter 25, and the like. The prepaid card reader 23 provided in the inter-unit unit 20 is for reading or rewriting data recorded on the prepaid card with the prepaid card inserted. The membership card reader 24 reads the membership number (player code in the present invention) recorded on the membership card with the membership card inserted.
[0046]
In addition, when the input operation by the input panel 21 is performed with the prepaid card inserted into the prepaid card reader 23, the inter-unit unit 20 sets the number of game balls corresponding to the amount recorded on the prepaid card as the upper limit. The number of game balls input on the input panel 21 is paid out from the game ball payout counter 25. Further, when the game balls are paid out in this way, the inter-unit unit 20 subtracts the amount of money recorded on the prepaid card by the amount of game balls corresponding to the quantity entered on the input panel 21.
[0047]
In addition, when the game ball is paid out as described above with the membership card inserted into the membership card reader 24, the inter-unit unit 20 is provided with the benefit of the player with the membership number recorded on the membership card. In the game ball lending process described later, the number of game balls is increased and paid out.
[0048]
Further, the inter-unit unit 20 is configured to be able to input data output from the gaming machine 10 as the gaming machine 10 attached thereto is used. The inter-unit 20 transmits the input data to the hall computer 30. At this time, when the gaming machine 10 attached thereto is used with the membership card inserted into the membership card reader 24, the inter-unit unit 20 uses the gaming machine 10 as the data input from the gaming machine 10. 10 is transmitted to the hall computer 30 as data when the player with the membership number recorded on the membership card uses it. Thus, the hall computer 30 that has received the data transmitted by the inter-unit unit 20 adds or updates game result data constituting a game result database to be described later, based on these data.
[0049]
The hall computer 30 includes a keyboard 31, a display 32, a computer main body 33, and the like. In a storage device (not shown) built in the hall computer 30, game result data (game data in the present invention) relating to a game within a predetermined period (in the present embodiment within the past month) of the player is stored as a membership number. A game result database (game data storage means in the present invention) stored in a state of being associated with each other is stored. The game result data is created based on data transmitted from each gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. 2, this game result database includes, as member result numbers, the number of games for each group, the number of game balls used for the game (hereinafter referred to as “out balls”), and the number of prize balls as game result data. Are associated. Among these game results, “the number of games per group” indicates that a plurality of gaming machines 10 installed in the game hall are classified into a plurality of types on the game hall side (in this embodiment, the first type special electric accessory attached). The number of games is counted for each group by classifying them into three groups: gaming machines, gaming machines with type 2 special electric equipment, and gaming machines with type 3 special electric equipment.
[0050]
In addition, the storage device built in the hall computer 30 stores the gaming machine data related to the gaming machine 10 installed in the game hall for each position number (gaming machine code in the present invention) indicating the installation position of each gaming machine 10. A gaming machine database accumulated in the associated state is stored. In this gaming machine database, as shown in FIG. 3, an operating rate, an operating state flag, an introduction target flag, and a group are associated with each position number as gaming machine data. Among these, “operating rate” indicates the operating rate of the corresponding gaming machine 10 within a predetermined period (in the present embodiment, within the past one week). The “operation state flag” indicates whether or not the corresponding gaming machine 10 is in operation. Whether or not each gaming machine 10 is in operation is constantly monitored by the hall computer 30. If the game machine 10 is in operation, “0” is set in the “operation state flag”, and if it is not in operation, the “operation state flag” is set. “1” is set. In addition, the “introduction target flag” is used when determining whether or not to introduce to a player in a gaming machine determination process described later, and is not an introduction target (the present invention). In the second state), “0” is set, and “1” is set by the game hall side in the case of introduction (first state in the present invention). The “group” indicates which group the corresponding gaming machines 10 are classified into a plurality of types (three types). Note that the gaming machine database that can be changed whether the corresponding gaming machine 10 is not to be introduced or is introduced by setting “0” or “1” in the “introducing target flag” It functions as a state change means in the present invention.
[0051]
Further, in the storage device built in the hall computer 30, the preferential information database (this book) that stores preferential information data created in the preferential information introduction processing described later in a state corresponding to the member number of each player. The player code storage means, the gaming machine code storage means and the discount rental fee storage means) in the invention are stored. As shown in FIG. 4, this privilege information database is assigned to each member number as the privilege information data, the position number of the gaming machine 10 introduced to the player with this member number, and the player with this member number. Bonuses (number of game balls to be added) are associated.
[0052]
The information providing terminal 40 includes an input panel 41, a display (game machine introduction means in the present invention) 42, a membership card reader (first player code input means in the present invention) 43, and the like. The membership card reader 43 provided in the information providing terminal 40 reads data recorded on the membership card in a state where the membership card is inserted.
[0053]
[Preferential information introduction processing by the information providing terminal 40]
Next, preferential treatment information introduction processing executed by the information providing terminal 40 will be described with reference to FIG. This preferential treatment information introduction processing is started after the membership card is inserted into the membership card reader 43.
[0054]
First, the information providing terminal 40 reads the membership number recorded on the membership card (s11).
Next, the information provision terminal 40 inquires the hall computer 30 about preferential information data (s12). The preferential information data can specify the position number of the gaming machine 10 to be introduced to the player of the membership number read in the process of s11 and the privilege given to the player by playing the game with the gaming machine 10 It is a lot of data. In this process, data that can identify the member number read in the process of s11 is transmitted to the hall computer 30 as preferential information request data for inquiring preferential information data. The hall computer 30 that has received this special treatment information request data transmits special treatment information data created by a special treatment information determination process described later.
[0055]
Next, the information providing terminal 40 receives preferential information data (s13).
And the information provision terminal 40 displays preferential treatment information on the display 42 (s14). In this process, the position number of the gaming machine 10 specified by the preferential information data received in the process of s13 and the privilege to be given (number of game balls to be added) are displayed on the display 42. In this manner, the gaming machine 10 is introduced to the player and the privilege to be given is notified.
[0056]
[Preferential information determination processing of hall computer 30]
Next, preferential treatment information determination processing executed by the hall computer 30 will be described with reference to FIG. This preferential information determination process is started after receiving the preferential information request data transmitted from the information providing terminal 40 in the process of s12 in FIG.
[0057]
First, the hall computer 30 performs a gaming machine determination process (s21). This process is a process of determining the gaming machine 10 to be introduced to the player with the membership number specified by the preferential information request data. A detailed processing procedure will be described later in [Game machine determination processing of hall computer 30].
[0058]
Next, the hall computer 30 performs privilege determination processing (s22). This process is a process for determining a privilege (the number of game balls to be added) to be given to the player with the membership number specified by the preferential information request data. In this process, the hall computer 30 first reads out game result data corresponding to the membership number specified by the preferential information request data from the game result database. Next, the number of game balls to be added is determined based on the “number of prize balls” and the “number of out balls” constituting the read game result. Here, the smaller the difference between the number A of winning balls and the number B of out balls (A−B), the larger the number of gaming balls to be increased. Specifically, the number of game balls to be added is determined as 5 if 0 ≦ A−B, 10 if −500 ≦ A−B <0, and 25 if AB <−500. .
[0059]
Next, the hall computer 30 creates preferential information data (s23). In this process, data that can identify the position number of the gaming machine 10 determined in the process of s21 and the privilege (the number of gaming machines to be increased) determined in the process of s22 is created as the preferential information data. Is done.
[0060]
Next, the hall computer 30 transmits the preferential information data created in the process of s23 to the information providing terminal 40 (s24). The preferential information data transmitted in this process is received by the information providing terminal 40 in the process of s13 in FIG.
[0061]
Then, the hall computer 30 adds the special treatment information data created in the process of s23 to the special treatment information database (s25). In this process, the position number of the gaming machine 10 determined in the process of s21 and the privilege determined in the process of s22 (the number of game balls to be added) are identified by the membership information request data. Is added to the preferential treatment information database in a state associated with (see FIG. 4).
[0062]
In the process of s22, the hall computer 30 that reads out the game result data corresponding to the membership number specified in the preferential information request data from the game result database functions as the game data reading means in the present invention.
In addition, the hall computer 30 that determines the privilege (the number of game balls to be added) to be given to the player with the membership number specified by the preferential information request data in the processing of s22 in the preferential information determination processing is the present invention. It functions as a discount lending fee determination means. Here, since the fee required for the player to borrow game balls is discounted by an amount corresponding to the number of game balls to be increased, the discounted amount is discounted in the process of s22. It is decided as a rental fee.
[0063]
[Game machine determination processing of hall computer 30]
Next, the gaming machine determination process executed by the hall computer 30 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is a detailed processing procedure of the process of s21 in FIG.
First, the hall computer 30 reads game result data corresponding to the member number specified by the special benefit information request data from the game result database (s31).
[0064]
Next, the hall computer 30 specifies the group (one of the three types) having the highest number of games among the “number of games for each group” constituting the game result data read out in the process of s31 ( s32).
Next, the hall computer 30 reads out the gaming machine data corresponding to the gaming machines 10 classified in the group identified in the process of s32 from the gaming machine database (s33). In this process, the gaming machine data in which the “group” constituting the gaming machine data matches the group specified in the processing of s32 is read from the gaming machine database.
[0065]
Next, the hall computer 30 has the “operating state flag” and “introduction target flag” constituting the gaming machine data out of the gaming machine data read out in the process of s33, both of which are “1”. Data is extracted (s34). In this process, the gaming machine data corresponding to the gaming machine 10 that is not in operation (the “operation state flag” is “1”) and that is to be introduced (the “introduction target flag” is “1”). Extracted.
[0066]
Then, the hall computer 30 selects the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the gaming machine data having the lowest “operating rate” that constitutes the gaming machine data extracted in the process of s34, with the membership number identified by the preferential information request data. The gaming machine 10 to be introduced to the customer is determined (s35).
[0067]
Note that the hall computer 30 that reads out the game result data corresponding to the membership number specified by the preferential treatment information data from the game result database in the process of s31 in this game machine determination process functions as the game data reading means in the present invention. Is.
[0068]
The hall computer 30 that determines the gaming machine 10 to be introduced to the player of the member number specified by the preferential information request data in the processing from s31 to s35 in the gaming machine determination processing is the gaming machine according to the present invention. It functions as a selection means.
[0069]
[Game ball lending process for inter-unit 20]
Next, the game ball lending process executed by the inter-unit unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG. This game ball lending process is started after a member card is inserted into the member card reader 24 by a player who wants to use the gaming machine 10 to which the inter-unit unit 20 is attached.
[0070]
First, the inter-unit 20 reads the membership number recorded on the membership card (s41).
Next, the inter-unit unit 20 inquires of the hall computer 30 whether or not the player with the membership number read in the process of s41 is a player to whom a privilege should be given (s42). In this process, the gaming machine to which the member number read in the process of s41 and the inter-unit unit 20 itself are attached as privilege grant confirmation data for inquiring whether or not the player is to be given a privilege. Data capable of specifying 10 position numbers is transmitted to the hall computer 30. From the hall computer 30 that has received this privilege grant confirmation data, in the privilege grant determination process described later, it is determined whether or not the player is a player to whom a privilege is to be granted. The privilege grant permission data that can specify the privilege to be granted (the number of game balls to be added) is transmitted. On the other hand, when the player is not a ball player who should be given a privilege, privilege grant refusal data is transmitted.
[0071]
Next, the inter-unit 20 receives the data transmitted from the hall computer 30 (s43). When the data received in the process of s43 is privilege granting data (s44: YES), the inter-unit unit 20 performs a game ball lending process with a privilege (s45). In this process, the inter-unit 20 first waits until an input operation is performed with the input panel 21 with the prepaid card inserted into the prepaid card reader 23. Then, if an input operation is performed by the input panel 21 with the prepaid card inserted, the privilege specified by the quantity input by the input panel 21 and the privilege grant permission data received in the process of s43, that is, an extra A number of game balls that are the sum of the number of game balls to be played are paid out from the game ball payout counter 25. When the game balls are paid out in this way, the inter-unit unit 20 subtracts only the amount corresponding to the quantity entered on the input panel 21 from the amount recorded on the prepaid card. In this way, by renting out the amount of game balls, the fee per unit amount of game balls that is required when the player receives the rental of game balls is discounted.
[0072]
On the other hand, when the data received by the process of s43 is privilege grant refusal data (s44: NO), the inter-unit unit 20 performs a normal game ball lending process (s46). In this process, when an input operation is performed on the input panel 21 with the prepaid card inserted, a number of game balls corresponding to the number input on the input panel 21 are paid out from the game ball payout counter 25. . When the game balls are paid out in this way, the inter-unit unit 20 subtracts the amount of money recorded on the prepaid card by the amount of game balls corresponding to the quantity entered on the input panel 21.
[0073]
Thus, after the process of s45 or the process of 46 is performed, the present game ball lending process is terminated.
The hall computer 30 that pays out game balls from the game ball payout counter 25 in the process of s45 or s46 in the present game ball lending process functions as the game medium lending means in the present invention.
[0074]
In addition, the process of s45 in this game ball lending process is repeatedly performed every time an input operation is performed by the input panel 21 with the prepaid card inserted while the member card is inserted in the member card reader 24. It may be configured.
[0075]
[Benefit Granting Processing of Hall Computer 30]
Next, the privilege grant determination process executed by the hall computer 30 will be described with reference to FIG. This privilege grant determination process is started after receiving privilege grant confirmation data transmitted from the inter-unit 20 in the process of s42 in FIG.
[0076]
First, the hall computer 30 reads preferential information data corresponding to the member number specified by the privilege grant confirmation data from the preferential information database (s51).
Next, the hall computer 30 determines whether or not the player whose membership number is specified by the privilege grant confirmation data is a player to whom a privilege is to be granted (s52). In this process, the hall computer 30 makes a determination based on the position number specified in the privilege grant confirmation data and the “position number” of the preferential information data read out in the process of s51. The former position number (position number specified by the privilege grant confirmation data) is the location number of the gaming machine 10 attached to the inter-unit unit 20 that has transmitted the privilege grant confirmation data, that is, the game used by the player. This is the position number of the machine 10. The latter position number (the “position number” of the preferential treatment information data read in the process of s51) is the position number of the gaming machine 10 introduced to the player of the member number specified by the privilege grant confirmation data. . Therefore, when the latter position number does not match the former position number (position number of the gaming machine 10 used by the player), the player uses the gaming machine 10 that is not the introduced gaming machine 10. In other words, if the position number matches the former position number, the player is using the introduced gaming machine 10. Thus, when the position number specified by the special game inquiry data matches the “position number” of the special information information read in the process of s51, the player of the member number specified by the special information request data However, it is determined that the player is to be given a privilege. Further, when the position number specified by the preferential information request data does not match the “position number” of the preferential information data read in the process of s51, the player of the member number specified by the preferential information request data However, it is determined that the player is not a player who should be given a privilege.
[0077]
In the process of s52, when it is determined that the player with the membership number specified in the preferential information request data is a player to whom a privilege is to be granted (s52: YES), the hall computer 30 displays the privilege grant permission data. Is transmitted to the inter-unit unit 20 (s53). In this process, data that can identify the “privilege” (number of game balls to be increased) of the preferential treatment information data read out in the process of s51 is transmitted as the privilege grant permission data. This privilege granting data is received by the inter-unit 20 in the process of s43 in FIG.
[0078]
On the other hand, in the process of s52, when it is determined that the player with the membership number specified by the preferential information request data is not a player to whom a privilege is to be granted (s52: NO), the hall computer 30 rejects the privilege grant. Data is transmitted to the inter-unit unit 20 (s54). This privilege grant refusal data is received by the inter-unit unit 20 in the process of s43 in FIG.
[0079]
Note that the hall computer 30 that reads out the preferential information data corresponding to the member number specified by the special provision confirmation data (position number constituting the preferential information database) from the preferential information database in the process of s51 in the special provision determination process is as follows. It functions as a gaming machine code reading means.
[0080]
Further, the hall computer 30 that determines whether or not the player is to be given a privilege in the process of s52 functions as a determination means in the present invention.
[effect]
According to the gaming machine introduction system 1 configured as described above, in FIG. 7 (gaming machine determination process), the gaming machine 10 introduced to the player of the member number is based on the game result data corresponding to the member number. Selected. For example, in the present embodiment, a plurality of gaming machines 10 installed in the game hall are classified into a plurality of types (three types) of groups, and the number of games played by the gaming machines 10 classified in each group is determined for each group. The counted data is accumulated in the game result database as game result data, and the gaming machine 10 is selected from the group having the largest number of games. It can be estimated that such a group with a large number of games is a group in which the types of gaming machines 10 that the player likes and uses are classified. Therefore, when the gaming machines 10 classified into the group with the largest number of games are introduced as described above, the gaming machines 10 introduced by the players are compared to the case where the gaming machines 10 are introduced regardless of the number of games. The possibility of actually using is increased. Therefore, it is easier to increase the operating rate of a specific gaming machine as intended by the game hall side than before.
[0081]
In addition, the gaming machine introduction system 1 introduces the gaming machine 10 to the player by the information providing terminal 40 and notifies in advance that a privilege is granted in the processing of s14 in FIG. 5 (preferential treatment information introduction processing). Can be kept.
Further, the gaming machine introduction system 1 is configured to perform a bonus game ball lending process when the received data is privilege granting data in the process of s44 in FIG. 8 (game ball lending process). Yes. Therefore, a privilege can be given only when the player who uses the gaming machine 10 is determined to be the player introduced in the process of s14 in FIG.
[0082]
In addition, in this gaming machine introduction system 1, in the process of s22 in FIG. 6 (preferential treatment information determination process), the game ball is increased as the difference (A−B) between the number A of winning balls and the number B of out balls is smaller. The number of will increase. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the service for a player who has a smaller number B of out balls than the number A of prize balls, that is, a low result regarding the game.
[0083]
Further, the gaming machine introduction system 1 sets the “introduction target flag” constituting the gaming machine database of the hall computer 30 to “0” or “1”, thereby introducing the corresponding gaming machine 10. You can change whether or not to introduce. Therefore, for example, if a gaming machine with a high operating rate such as a popular gaming machine or a gaming machine that the game site does not want to introduce to the player is changed to the second state, such a gaming machine is You can avoid introducing it to players. In addition, if only the gaming machine with a low operation rate, such as an unpopular gaming machine, or the gaming machine that the game hall side wants to introduce to the player with priority is changed to the first state, It is also possible to introduce a gaming machine selected from among the players.
[0084]
[Modification]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to said specific one Embodiment, In addition, it can implement with a various form.
For example, in the present embodiment, the member card reader 24 provided in the inter-unit unit 20 or the member card reader 43 provided in the information providing terminal 40 is used to allow a player to input a member number. However, the membership number may be configured to be input to the player by other methods. For example, the member number may be directly input to the player by the input panel 21 provided in the inter-unit unit 20 or the input panel 41 provided in the information providing terminal 40. In this case, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the membership card or being stolen so that the player is illegally used by another player.
[0085]
Further, in the present embodiment, the example in which the preferential information is displayed on the display 42 provided in the information providing terminal 40 in the process of s14 in FIG. 5 (preferential information introducing process) is illustrated, but the information providing terminal 40 includes a printer. In such a case, the preferential information may be printed by a printer and given to the player. Moreover, when the information provision terminal 40 is provided with a speaker, you may comprise so that the content of preferential treatment information may be output from a speaker as an audio | voice.
[0086]
Further, in the present embodiment, the hall computer 30 is exemplified as having a database (game result database, gaming machine database, preferential information database) in the game arcade where the hall computer 30 is installed. Each data (game result data, game machine data, preferential information data) may be collected from other game halls via a line and stored in its own database. If configured in this way, the game to be introduced based on the game result data (the number of games per group) with a larger amount of information in the process from s32 to s35 in FIG. 7 (game machine determination process) Since the machine 10 can be determined, a gaming machine more suited to the player's preference can be introduced. Furthermore, in the process of s22 in FIG. 6, a privilege can be determined based on game result data (the number of award balls and the number of out balls) having a larger amount of information.
[0087]
Further, in the present embodiment, the database is illustrated as being stored in the storage device built in the hall computer 30, but these databases are configured to be stored by a computer system other than the hall computer 30. Also good. Further, each database may be stored in a different computer system.
[0088]
Each database may be stored in a single computer system connected to a plurality of game halls via a communication line such as the Internet.
Moreover, you may comprise so that the unit 20 between tables can perform the special treatment information introduction process in FIG. In this case, after the membership card is inserted into the membership card reader 24, when the key for starting the preferential treatment information introduction process on the input panel 21 is pressed, the preferential treatment information introduction processing is started, and the key for starting the game ball lending processing is pressed. If so, the game ball lending process may be started. Note that the membership card reader 24 having such a configuration functions as the first player code input means in the present invention.
[0089]
Moreover, in this embodiment, although what was comprised so that the privilege provided to a player might be determined based on game result data by the process of s22 in FIG. 6 (preferential treatment information determination process), a player The privilege given to the game may be the same regardless of the game result data.
[0090]
Further, in this embodiment, in the process of s22 in FIG. 6 (preferential treatment information determination process), the privilege to be given to the player is determined based on the difference between the number of prize balls and the number of out balls. Although what was done was illustrated, the method of determining the privilege provided to a player is not specifically limited. For example, as game result data, other data related to game results such as the number of special prizes, the number of start times, and the number of probability fluctuations are prepared so that the lower the player, the greater the number of game balls. What is necessary is just to comprise.
[0091]
Moreover, in this embodiment, although the privilege given to a player illustrated the thing which is the number of the game balls to be increased determined by the process of s22 in FIG. 6 (preferential treatment information determination process), A lending unit price that is discounted from the lending unit price of a normal game ball in the process is determined as a discount lending fee in the present invention, and a privilege of lending a game ball at this lending unit price is given to a player. Also good. In this case, first, in the process of s22 in FIG. 6, the hall computer 30 is configured to determine a discounted lending unit price as a privilege given to the player of the member number specified by the preferential information request data. . In this process, the hall computer 30 first reads out the game result corresponding to the membership number specified in the preferential information request data from the game result database. Next, the lending unit price is determined based on the “number of prize balls” and “number of out balls” constituting the read game result. Here, the smaller the difference between the number A of the winning balls and the number B of the out balls (A−B), the lower the determined unit price. Specifically, assuming that the normal lending unit price is C, 0.95 × C if 0 ≦ A−B, 0.90 × C if −500 ≦ A <B <0, and AB <−500. If so, the lending unit price is determined as 0.80 × C. Then, in the process of s45 in FIG. 8 (game ball lending process), if the inter-unit unit 20 performs an input operation with the input panel 21 with the prepaid card inserted into the prepaid card reader 23, the input panel 21 The input amount of game balls is paid out from the game ball payout counter 25. At this time, the inter-unit 20 receives the number of game balls input on the input panel 21 as a unit price determined in the process of s22 in FIG. 6 (the privilege specified by the privilege grant permission data received in the process of s43). ) Is subtracted from the amount recorded on the prepaid card. In this way, by renting the game medium with the game ball lending unit price discounted as a privilege, the fee required when the player receives the game ball lending is discounted.
[0092]
In the present embodiment, the process of s32 in FIG. 7 (gaming machine determination process) is configured such that the group with the highest number of games is identified from the “number of games per group” constituting the game result data. However, as the data constituting the game result data, “game time for each group” obtained by counting the game time for each group is accumulated, and the game result data is obtained by the process of s32 in FIG. It may be configured such that the group having the longest game time among the “game time for each group” that constitutes is specified. Such a group having a long game time can be estimated to be a group in which the types of gaming machines 10 that the player likes and uses are classified. Therefore, when the gaming machines 10 classified into the group with the longest gaming time are introduced in this way, the gaming machines 10 introduced by the players are compared with the case where the gaming machines 10 are introduced regardless of the gaming time. The possibility of actually using is increased. Therefore, it is easier to increase the operating rate of a specific gaming machine as intended by the game hall side than before.
[0093]
In addition, in the process of s35 in FIG. 7 (game machine determination process), the game machine 10 that should introduce the game machine 10 corresponding to the game machine data having the lowest “operating rate” constituting the game machine data extracted in the process of s34. Although the example configured to determine the machine 10 is illustrated, as a method for determining the gaming machine 10 to be introduced here, the following method can be considered. For example, as the data constituting the gaming machine data, data such as “priority” indicating the priority when introducing the gaming machine 10 is prepared, and the gaming machine 10 to be introduced according to the value set here is prepared. You can think about how to decide. In this case, the gaming machine 10 corresponding to the gaming machine data having the highest “priority” constituting the gaming machine data extracted in the process of s34 may be determined as the gaming machine 10 to be introduced.
[0094]
Further, in the processing of s35 in FIG. 7 (gaming machine determination processing), an example is shown in which one gaming machine 10 is determined to be determined as the gaming machine 10 to be introduced, but a plurality of extracted in the processing of s34. You may comprise so that all the gaming machines 10 corresponding to this gaming machine data may be determined as gaming machines 10 to be introduced.
[0095]
Further, when the privilege granting permission data is received in the process of s43 in FIG. 8 (game ball lending process), the fact that the privilege granting permission data has been received, that is, the gaming machine 10 in which the player is introduced is used. The game machine 10 may be provided with an indicator lamp or the like to notify the store clerk of the game hall. In this case, it can be confirmed that the store clerk at the game hall uses the gaming machine 10 introduced by the player. Further, when a predetermined prize is presented to the player as a privilege, the store clerk at the amusement hall confirms that the game machine 10 introduced by the player is used, and the predetermined prize is played. Can definitely deliver to customers.
[0096]
Moreover, in this embodiment, it is a player who should give a privilege based on the position number specified by privilege grant confirmation data by the process of s51 in the process of s51 in FIG. 9 (privilege grant judgment process). However, it may be configured to determine whether or not the player is to be granted a privilege based on the membership number specified in the privilege grant confirmation data. Good. Specifically, the hall computer 30 may be configured to perform the following processing. First, in the process of s51, the member number corresponding to the position number specified by the privilege grant confirmation data is read from the preferential treatment information database. In this process, first, the preferential information data in which the position number constituting the preferential information data matches the position number specified in the privilege grant confirmation data is specified, and the specified preferential information data is associated. Member number is read. The hall computer 30 that reads the member number corresponding to the position number specified in the privilege grant confirmation data from the preferential information database functions as the player code reading means in the present invention. Subsequently, in the process of s52, it is determined whether or not the player of the member number specified by the privilege grant confirmation data is a player to whom the privilege is to be granted, and the member number specified by the privilege grant confirmation data and s51. Judgment is made based on whether or not the member number read out in the above process matches. The former member number (member number specified by privilege grant confirmation data) is a member number of a player who uses the gaming machine 10 attached to the unit 20 that has sent the privilege grant confirmation data. . Therefore, if the former member number does not match the latter member number (member number read in the process of s51), the player uses the gaming machine 10 that is not the introduced gaming machine 10. If the member number matches the latter, the player is using the introduced gaming machine 10. Thus, when the member number specified by the preferential game inquiry data matches the member number read in the process of s51, the player of the member number specified by the preferential game inquiry data gives a privilege. It is determined that the player should be. In addition, when the member number specified by the preferential game inquiry data does not match the member number read in the process of s51, the player of the member number specified by the preferential game inquiry data gives a privilege. Judge that it is not a player who should be. And in the process of s53, the data which can identify the "privilege" which comprises this special treatment information data among the special treatment information data comprised by the member number read by the process of s51 is transmitted.
[0097]
In the present embodiment, the gaming machine database of the hall computer 30 is exemplified by the configuration in which the value of the “introduction target flag” of each gaming machine data is set on the game hall side. “1” may be automatically set in the “introduction target flag” of the gaming machine data in which the “rate” becomes a predetermined threshold value. If comprised in this way, the gaming machine 10 in which the operation rate becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value is automatically changed to the first state, and is easily introduced to the player.
[0098]
In addition, for the gaming machine database that the hall computer 30 has, an example in which “0” or “1” is set on the “introduction target flag” of each gaming machine data on the game hall side is illustrated. When “1” is set, as shown in FIG. 10, an operation panel 60 provided with a changeover switch SW corresponding to each gaming machine 10 installed in the game arcade may be used. In this case, “0” is set in the “introduction target flag” of the corresponding gaming machine 10 by switching the changeover switch SW to the side not to be introduced (the upper side in FIG. 10), and the side to be introduced. What is necessary is just to comprise so that "1" may be set to the "introduction object flag" of the corresponding gaming machine 10 by switching to (the lower side in FIG. 10). If constituted in this way, it can change whether it becomes a candidate for introduction only by change of changeover switch SW.
[0099]
In the present embodiment, the gaming machine database of the hall computer 30 is exemplified by the gaming machine data of a single gaming machine. However, the gaming machine database is the same as, for example, every gaming island. You may comprise with the game machine data regarding the some game machine classified into the group. Here, the “operating rate” constituting the gaming machine data is an operating rate for the entire group, and the “introduction target flag” indicates whether or not the entire group is to be introduced. Further, in such a data structure, an “operation state flag” is not prepared. In this case, what is necessary is just to comprise so that the position number of the some game machine 10 may be introduce | transduced in the process of s14 in FIG. 5 (preferential treatment information provision process). Further, in such a configuration, if “1” is automatically set to the “introduction target flag” of the gaming machine data in which “operating rate” becomes a predetermined threshold value, the operating rate is reduced. The gaming machine 10 on the gaming island that has become equal to or lower than the predetermined value is automatically changed to the first state and is easily introduced to the player.
[0100]
In the present embodiment, the plurality of gaming machines 10 installed in the amusement hall are classified into a game machine with a first type special electric accessory, a game machine with a second type special electric accessory, and a third type special electric accessory. Although the examples of the gaming machines classified into the three types of groups are illustrated, the method for classifying gaming machines is not particularly limited. For example, the plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall may be classified according to the type of gaming machine such as a ball-type gaming machine or a revolving gaming machine.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a gaming machine introduction system
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a data structure of a game result database
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data structure of a gaming machine database
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a data structure of a preferential treatment information database.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for preferential information introduction processing;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for preferential treatment information determination processing;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for gaming machine determination processing.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for gaming ball lending processing;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for privilege grant determination processing;
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an operation panel according to another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 2 ... gaming machine introduction system, 10 ... gaming machine, 20 ... inter-unit, 30 ... hall computer, 40 ... information providing terminal, 50 ... communication line.

Claims (4)

The game data obtained by counting the number of games played by the player in the past or the game time for each group divided according to the type of gaming machine is stored in a state corresponding to the player code assigned to the player. Game data storage means,
First player code input means for allowing the player to input the player code;
Game data reading means for reading out the game data corresponding to the player code input by the first player code input means out of the game data stored in the game data storage means;
Gaming machine selection means for selecting one or more gaming machines out of a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall based on the gaming data read by the gaming data reading means;
A gaming machine introduction means for introducing the one or more gaming machines selected by the gaming machine selection means to a player who has entered a player code by the first player code input means ;
A second player code input means attached to each of a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall, and capable of executing an input operation of the player code when the player uses the gaming machine;
When the player code is input by the second player code input means, a player who uses the gaming machine to which the second player code input means is attached uses the gaming machine introduction means. A determination means for determining whether or not the gaming machine is a player introduced;
If it is determined by the determining means that the player who uses the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introducing means, the number of games increased from the standard quantity. A game medium lending means for lending a medium;
A state change in which each of the plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall is changed to at least a first state to be selected by the gaming machine selection means and a second state not to be selected by the gaming machine selection means. game machine introducing system which is characterized in that it comprises a means. The gaming machine selection means selects one or more gaming machines out of a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game room based on one of the number of games counted for each group or the gaming time. Selected,
When selecting based on the number of games, select one or two or more gaming machines from the group having the largest number of games, or the group having the number of games equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold,
When selecting based on the gaming time, select one or more gaming machines from the group having the longest gaming time or the group having the gaming time equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold.
The gaming machine introduction system according to claim 1. The game data includes a player's game results,
A discount lending fee determining means for determining a discounted lending fee discounted from a standard lending fee based on the results relating to the game included in the game data read by the game data reading means;
If it is determined by the determination means that the player using the gaming machine is a player introduced by the gaming machine introduction means, the gaming machine is
The gaming machine introduction system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the game medium lending unit lends a game medium with the discount lending fee determined by the discount lending fee determining unit. The gaming machine introduction system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the game data storage means stores the game data in a plurality of game halls.

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