JP4354727B2 - Member management device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a member management apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, in game stores where a large number of gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and pachislot machines are installed, a system for registering and managing a player who visits the gaming store as a member is often introduced.
Players registered as members will be provided with various services from the amusement store side, but if this service is as desired by many players, the number of visits by the players will increase. Increase sales. That is, a merit is produced for both the player and the game store.
[0003]
In a conventional member management system, a member card (member recording medium) made up of a magnetic card, an IC card, etc. is issued to a player registered as a member (hereinafter, simply referred to as a member), and the above service We manage the provision.
For example, if an additional terminal device for service points is installed in an amusement store and a member inserts a membership card for each visit, service points (visit points) are added and various services can be received according to the number of service points. There is something to become.
Recently, a terminal device is installed in the vicinity of each gaming machine so that a game can be played while a member card is inserted into the terminal device, depending on the game time of the member and the amount of money used for the game. A device to which a service point (game point) is added is also considered (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0004]
Then, depending on the number of service points held, the member receives, for example, a service in which various drinks are provided free of charge, or a game medium (game ball or medal, etc.) acquired when a big hit occurs in a gaming machine, A service that allows players to replay using the game media as it is, or to reserve a game machine that wants to play the game on the next day, without having to redeem for prizes once the jackpot is over It can be received.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-99831 A
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the conventional member management system, the condition for granting service points is constant for all members. In other words, as described above, when service points (game points) are given according to game time, for example, 1 point is given to any member when 2 hours have passed since the membership card was inserted. Was doing the right control.
[0007]
On the other hand, some game stores, such as pachislot machines, have a difference in the number of times the game is executed per unit time (that is, the amount of game media used) depending on the skill level of the player's game. . That is, as the player gets used to the game, the speed of coin insertion, eye-opening operation, etc. increases, so the number of game executions per unit time increases.
[0008]
Here, in the amusement store, since the business hours of the day are limited, members who can execute a large number of games within the limited business hours become members with higher contribution to business. For this reason, it is common for such members to offer a larger service and return to the store.
However, when a certain service point is given to a member who plays with such a gaming machine according to the game time as in the conventional case, no service point is given to the speed of the game. In other words, it cannot be said that the service points are given preferentially to members with higher contributions.
[0009]
Furthermore, there are members who visit the amusement store frequently, and there are members who often visit the store, but conventionally, service points have been given to these members under the same conditions. A member who visits many stores will increase the number of points visited, but the number of points visited is constant, for example, 1 point per day. It cannot be said that it is preferential for.
On the other hand, in order to give preferential treatment to members who visit many times like this, it may be possible to increase the number of points visited (that is, increase to the number of points per day). However, another problem arises that a store visit point is given just by visiting the store.
[0010]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can provide service points to members according to the degree of contribution to the amusement store, thereby satisfying the members. It is an object of the present invention to provide a member management apparatus that can provide a member and increase the number of visits by members.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  To solve the above problem,
  The invention described in claim 1
  In a member management apparatus for managing a player registered as a member in a gaming store where a plurality of gaming machines configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player are installed,
  Service point granting means for granting service points related to the provision of services at game stores to players registered as membersWhen,
Member information storage means for storing a plurality of types of member information unique to a registered player,
A gaming machine performance information management means for managing performance information relating to occurrence of a special gaming state changing in the gaming machine as numeric information;
Provided in the vicinity of each gaming machine, when the service point reaches a predetermined number, the performance information managed by the gaming machine performance information management means on the condition that the predetermined number of service points is subtracted as a member Performance information providing means to be provided to registered players;With
  The service point granting means includes service point granting mode changing means for changing the service point granting mode according to the unique conditions of the player registered as a service point grantee,
  The service point grant mode changing means increases a service point grant rate in accordance with an increase in game media consumption per unit time by a member,
The performance information providing means can provide performance information on other gaming machines without subtraction of service points on the day when performance information is provided for a predetermined gaming machine once, and the performance information is Individual recognition information that generates individual recognition information that allows only the player to recognize the performance information by associating with the member information of the player who is the provision target of the performance information stored in the member information storage means Including the generating means, and providing the performance information only to the corresponding player by the individual recognition information,
The individual recognition information generation means compares and determines a plurality of pieces of numeric information included in the plurality of types of member information and the performance information, selects the same piece of numeric information, and member information corresponding to the selected piece of numeric information The individual performance information is generated usingIt is characterized by doing.
[0012]
  Here, the “game machine” includes a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, an arrangement ball game machine, and a sparrow ball game machine, a slot machine such as a pachislot game machine, and the like.
  Examples of the “service” include a priority entrance service at the time of opening a new store, a drink providing service, a game service at a high setting table, a change of a prize exchange rate (exchange rate UP), a game data disclosure service, and the like.
  Furthermore, the “unique conditions of a player registered as a member” means the game contents (game speed, game result, etc.) of the player (member) registered as a member, the mode of visit of the member (number of visits, tendency to visit, etc.), etc. The conditions of each member are different for each member.
  Furthermore, “changing the service point grant mode” means, for example, when changing the number of service points to be granted, changing the conditions for granting the service points (for example, the game media until the service points are given). For example, changing the consumption amount, changing the number of games until service points are given, etc.).
Further, “game media consumption” may be “game (game) execution count”.
Note that, from claim 1 onwards, “player registered as a member” is simply referred to as “member”.
[0013]
  According to the invention described in claim 1, service points can be given to members in accordance with the degree of contribution to the amusement store, thereby providing a service that satisfies the members, and the number of times the members visit the store. Can be increased.
  In addition, service points can be given preferentially to members who consume a large amount of game media, thereby providing high-value services to members who consume a large amount of game media. The number of times can be increased.
Furthermore, the performance information can be provided only to a specific player without being known to other players, whereby the performance information is provided to players other than the specific player to be provided and the game store Or the performance information is provided to a player other than the specific player to be provided, so that only the specific player can not obtain the privilege and dissatisfaction with the specific player. Can be prevented.
In particular, when there are multiple rows of gaming machines close to the island facility, there is a high possibility that other players will know the performance information provided to a specific player. It can be said that it is very effective in such a case.
[0017]
  The invention described in claim 2
  In a member management apparatus for managing a player registered as a member in a gaming store where a plurality of gaming machines configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player are installed,
  Service point granting means for granting service points related to the provision of services at game stores to players registered as membersWhen,
Member information storage means for storing a plurality of types of member information unique to a registered player,
A gaming machine performance information management means for managing performance information relating to occurrence of a special gaming state changing in the gaming machine as numeric information;
Provided in the vicinity of each gaming machine, when the service point reaches a predetermined number, the performance information managed by the gaming machine performance information management means on the condition that the predetermined number of service points is subtracted as a member Performance information providing means to be provided to registered players;With
  The service point grant means
  Service point grant mode changing means for changing the service point grant mode according to the specific conditions of the player registered as a service point grant target;
  A store point grant means for granting a store point as a service point according to a member's visit to the amusement store,
  A game point granting means for granting a game point as a service point upon establishment of a predetermined condition during a member's game;
  The service point grant mode changing means increases the rate of game points given by the game point grant means in accordance with an increase in the number of store visit points given by the store visit point grant means during a predetermined period.And
The performance information providing means can provide performance information on other gaming machines without subtraction of service points on the day when performance information is provided for a predetermined gaming machine once, and the performance information is Individual recognition information that generates individual recognition information that allows only the player to recognize the performance information by associating with the member information of the player who is the provision target of the performance information stored in the member information storage means Including the generating means, and providing the performance information only to the corresponding player by the individual recognition information,
The individual recognition information generation means compares and determines a plurality of pieces of numeric information included in the plurality of types of member information and the performance information, selects the same piece of numeric information, and member information corresponding to the selected piece of numeric information The individual performance information is generated usingIt is characterized by doing.
[0018]
Here, “establishment of a predetermined condition” includes consumption of a predetermined number of game media, execution of a predetermined number of games, occurrence of a special game state, and the like.
[0019]
  Claim2According to the invention described in the above, service points can be given preferentially to members with frequent visits, thereby providing high-value services to members with frequent visits and increasing the number of visits by members. Can be made. In addition, instead of simply increasing the number of points visited for members who frequently visit the store, the game points given according to the conditions during the game are given preferential treatment. Preferential service points can be given to members who have a high degree of contribution to the store.
[0020]
  Claim3The invention described in claim2In the member management device described in
  The game point giving means has storage means for storing game information for establishing the predetermined condition, and even when a member is in an inaccessible state with the member management device, the game information is stored in the storage means. When the member is again in an access state with the member management apparatus, the establishment of the predetermined condition is monitored using the halfway game information stored in the storage means.
[0021]
Here, the “access state” means a state in which the member is under the supervision of the member management device. For example, the member inserts a member card into a terminal device arranged in the vicinity of one gaming machine. It means a state in which game information relating to a game in the gaming machine can be transmitted to the member management device by playing the game with the gaming machine.
Further, the “non-access state” means a state in which the member is not placed under the supervision of the member management device. For example, by extracting a member card from the terminal device, game information regarding the game at the gaming machine is obtained. A state in which transmission to the member management device is impossible.
Furthermore, “interim game information” means, for example, game information that is temporarily stored in the storage means of the central management device in the member management device when the member removes the membership card from the terminal device when the member interrupts the game. It is. When a member plays a game again, for example, the midway game information is retransmitted to the storage means of the terminal device in which the member card is inserted.
[0022]
  Claim3According to the invention described in the above, for example, in a setting in which one service point is given at a game time of 30 minutes, even when the game is finished just before the game time reaches 30 minutes (for example, 25 minutes) The game time of 25 minutes is stored and reflected in the grant of service points at the next game, that is, 1 point is awarded for the next 5 minutes of game. It is possible to prevent dissatisfaction.
[0023]
  Claim4The invention described in claim 13In the member management device according to any one of
The member management device includes:
A terminal device that is arranged in the vicinity of the gaming machine and acquires member specifying information from a member storage medium held by the member;
A central management device that receives information from a plurality of terminal devices;
Consists ofIt is characterized by that.
[0024]
  here,“Near game machine” may be, for example, next to a game machine or the upper part of a game machine. In the case of next to a game machine, between each of the game machines arranged in multiple lines on the island facility This includes cases where
[0025]
  Claim4According to the invention described inAcquisition of member specifying information from a member storage medium held by a member and management of a large amount of data among a plurality of members can be reliably performed with an efficient configuration. In addition, when providing predetermined service information as a service by display, the service can be reliably provided to members by providing the terminal device with an information display device.
[0029]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, a preferred example of the member management apparatus according to the present invention will be described.
[0030]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the member management apparatus 1. This member management apparatus 1 is a player registered as a member (in the specification, simply referred to as a member) in a gaming store where a plurality of gaming machines 100 configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player are installed. It is a thing to manage.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 1, the member management apparatus 1 of this embodiment is disposed for each gaming machine 100 and is disposed in the vicinity of the gaming machine 100 (here, on the left side). Central management device capable of communicating with connected terminal device 2 and a plurality of terminal devices 2 (here, information from a plurality of terminal devices 2 can be received and information can be transmitted to a plurality of terminal devices 2) 4.
In the case of this embodiment, the central management device 4 communicates indirectly with a plurality of terminal devices 2 via the relay device 3. The communication between the central management device 4 and the relay device 3 and the communication between the relay device 3 and the terminal device 2 may be wired communication or wireless communication.
[0032]
First, the gaming machine 100 in this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, a pachislot gaming machine is used as the gaming machine 100 in which a player can execute a game.
[0033]
The pachislot machine 100 has a variable display device including, for example, three reels that display a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) on the outer peripheral surface. Further, by rotating these reels, a plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed, and a game accompanied by this variability display (variable display game) is played. As a result of this variable display game, a predetermined game is associated with the fact that the stopped symbols become a predetermined symbol combination mode on a preset active line and a winning result mode is derived (a special prize is established). Value is given to players.
[0034]
In such a pachislot machine 100, the player performs an operation of inserting a predetermined number (usually 1 to 3 in the case of medals) of game media (here, medals) or a betting button operation (bet) when there is a credit. After inputting the number of bets based on the operation), the reels are rotated by operating the start lever to display the symbols in a variable manner, and a player is provided for each reel automatically after a certain period of time. By operating the reel stop button, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped to form a symbol combination mode (stop result mode). When the reels are stopped, the symbol combination form formed on the activated line activated in response to the input of the bet number becomes a predetermined symbol combination aspect (winning result mode) set in advance. In this case, a winning is established, and the number of game media corresponding to the winning type is awarded (paid out) to the player. Further, when the symbol combination mode is a special symbol combination mode for establishing a predetermined special prize, a number of game media corresponding to the special prize are given to the player, and the game is advantageous to the player. A special gaming state (so-called bonus state such as a BB state or an RB state) is generated.
[0035]
Furthermore, the pachislot gaming machine 100 includes a control device that performs various controls necessary for the game. The control device includes a control circuit including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / F, and performs various controls relating to games, and can communicate with the central management device 4 via the terminal device 2 and the terminal device 2. Therefore, predetermined information can be transmitted.
In addition, the control device of the gaming machine 100 is a probability setting device capable of setting the probability of occurrence of a special gaming state advantageous to the player by a key operation at a plurality of stages (for example, 6 is the highest probability in settings 1 to 6). (Probability setting means).
[0036]
Further, in the control device of the pachislot machine 100, the execution of the variable display game on the variable display device is started based on the winning probability (probability setting value) of the special winning (special game state) set by the probability setting means. A lottery means for internally drawing a special prize every time it is played is provided. In a game (variable display game) executed on the condition that a special prize is won (internally won) based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the special prize is established when a specific condition is met. A means for enabling establishment of a special prize is provided. In other words, after winning the special prize, control is performed so that the special symbol combination mode is not formed even if the reel stop operation is performed at the timing at which the special symbol combination mode can be formed by the reel stop button, and then the specific condition is satisfied. The control is continued until a specific condition is satisfied, and reel control is performed so that the control is canceled and a special symbol combination mode can be formed. Here, establishment of the specific condition includes execution of a predetermined number of games, winning or establishment of a predetermined child role winning, and the like. When a special prize is established, a bonus state such as a BB state or an RB state is generated as a special game state.
[0037]
Note that in the control device of the pachislot machine 100 according to this embodiment, a game in which a special condition is established and a special prize can be established after a special prize is won (internally won) based on the lottery result of the lottery means. In the variable display game that is executed before the special winning is established (special gaming state occurs), the winning of the special winning is allowed again by the lottery means, and the winning of the special winning is again performed. In the event of occurrence of a special prize winning storage means (which has a so-called stock function) capable of storing the winning of the special prize as an unsuccessful winning right (stock).
In addition, the specific conditions can be changed. When the first special prize is won (when there is no stock), the specific conditions are determined and set when the special prize is won. The specific conditions until the next special prize can be established are determined and set.
In addition, here, the information (stock information) related to the winning right stored in the special winning winning storing means, such as whether or not the winning right (stock) has not been established, and how many stocks there are. Is normally secret and is not disclosed (silent stock function).
[0038]
Further, the gaming machine is provided with an external signal output terminal for outputting an external signal. Here, the control device of the gaming machine 100 can specify that the special winning is won based on the lottery result of the lottery means. Special winning winning signal output means for outputting a winning signal to the member management device 1 side (in this case, the central management device 4) via the external signal output terminal (one pulse output at the time of winning), and the specific condition is satisfied Then, a special condition establishment signal that can specify that the gaming state is such that a special prize can be established is output to the member management apparatus 1 side (here, the central management apparatus 4) via the external signal output terminal (special prize) A special condition establishment signal output means for continuously outputting until the establishment of a special prize, and a special prize establishment signal capable of specifying that the special prize has been established when the special prize is established via an external signal output terminal And a special winning game signal output means for outputting (output continues in special game state) to the member management device 1 side (central management unit 4) Te. The special prize winning signal output means, the specific condition establishment signal output means and the special prize establishment signal output means output separate signals in the BB state and the RB state.
[0039]
Also, in this case, the special prize winning signal output means, the specific condition establishment signal output means, the special prize establishment signal output means to the member management apparatus 1 side, the special prize winning signal, the specific condition establishment signal, the special prize establishment signal May be output each time the special prize is won, the specific condition is established, the special prize is established, etc., as described above, or a member card (described later) or the like is used when the member starts a game. Based on the insertion into the device 2 (or when the member ends the game, the member card or the like is extracted from the terminal device 2), the history up to that point may be output collectively.
[0040]
Further, here, the control device of the gaming machine 100 is capable of specifying the probability setting value set by the probability setting means (here, the probability setting values represented by six stages of settings 1 to 6). Probability setting information output means for outputting (information regarding probability setting) to the outside is provided. Then, the member management apparatus 1 (here, the central management apparatus 4) has a probability setting information input means (here, the probability setting information output means that inputs the probability setting information output from the probability setting information output means via the external signal output terminal. In addition, in the gaming machine performance information management means provided in the member management apparatus 1, a game played by the member based on the probability setting information input by the probability setting information input means. The probability setting information (information regarding probability setting) in the machine 100 is collected and managed as performance information related to the occurrence of a special gaming state of the gaming machine.
[0041]
Still further, the control device of the gaming machine 100 can use the used game medium signal that can specify the number of game media used (consumed) in the game and the award game medium number signal that can specify the number of game media paid out in the game. Can be output to the outside (one pulse output per game medium). The member management device 1 (here, the terminal device 2) inputs and counts the used game medium signal and the award game medium signal output from the gaming machine 100, and the count information is a part of the game information. Is stored in the storage means (here, the RAM 23). Here, the game information is information regarding establishment of a predetermined condition for granting game points as service points.
[0042]
The gaming machine performance information management means manages performance information related to the occurrence of a special gaming state that changes in the gaming machine 100. Here, the CPU 41 and the gaming machine performance information of the central management device 4 shown in FIG. The storage unit 48 is used.
Further, the gaming machine performance information storage unit 48 is a part serving as a database for storing the performance information such as information related to probability setting and the number of right-winning special prizes for each gaming machine.
The performance information includes the current special gaming state (a gaming state in which a variable winning device of a pachinko gaming machine is released, a gaming state in which a game with a high probability of winning a prize can be executed for a predetermined period by a bonus winning of a pachislot machine, etc.) Information such as the probability setting value for the present, the current number of bonus winning stocks in the pachislot machine (the number of winning rights for special winnings), the number of starts until the next stock release, and the probability setting value of the AT state.
[0043]
Hereinafter, management of the probability setting information by the member management apparatus 1 will be described in detail.
The probability setting information that can specify the probability setting value set by the probability setting device (probability setting means) of the gaming machine 100 is executed, for example, when the gaming machine 100 is turned on under the control of the control device of the gaming machine 100. In the power-on process, the probability setting information output means transmits (outputs) to the member management apparatus 1 side (here, the central management apparatus 4) via the external signal output terminal. In the power-on processing, processing such as transmission of probability setting information to the member management apparatus 1 side, reset of predetermined setting values and random number values in the gaming machine 100, and the probability setting value can be changed. .
[0044]
Here, the change of the probability setting value is performed by changing the setting value by operating the key provided in the gaming machine or the setting value input terminal attached to the gaming machine, and when the setting change ends ( That is, at the end of the probability setting change process in the power-on process, probability setting information that can specify the changed probability setting value, for example, the number of pulses corresponding to the probability setting value is sent to the member management apparatus 1 side (here, the center It is transmitted (output) to the management device 4). If the probability setting value is not changed, the probability setting information with which the probability setting value can be specified is transmitted (output) to the member management apparatus 1 side (here, the central management apparatus 4) at the end of the power-on process. It has become.
[0045]
On the other hand, in the gaming machine performance information management means (here constituted by the CPU 41 and the gaming machine performance information storage unit 48) in the member management apparatus 1 (here, the central management apparatus 4), the probability setting information input means The probability setting value (performance information) based on the received probability setting information is associated with the corresponding gaming machine 100 (corresponding to the number determined for each gaming machine in the gaming store), and the gaming machine performance information storage unit 48 (FIG. 2) is stored and managed.
[0046]
As will be described later, when creating individual recognition information (described later) as service information (described later) to be transmitted to the terminal device 2, first, the number of the corresponding gaming machine (determined for each gaming machine at the gaming store). The probability setting value stored in the gaming machine performance information storage unit 48 is extracted corresponding to the same number as the address data of each terminal device. Further, the extracted probability setting value is a member of a player who is a target for providing performance information (probability setting value) stored in the member information storage means of the member management device 1 (here, the central management device 4). By associating with the information, individual recognition information is created so that only the player can recognize the performance information (probability setting value).
[0047]
The configuration for managing the probability setting value of each gaming machine is limited to the above-described configuration (configuration in which probability setting information that can specify the probability setting value is output from the gaming machine 100 to the central management device 4). It is not a thing. For example, the probability setting value of each gaming machine is manually input from an input device 46 (described later) of the central management device 4 and stored in the gaming machine performance information storage unit 48 of the gaming machine performance information management means. Also good.
[0048]
As shown in FIG. 2, the central management device 4 includes a CPU 41 that can transmit and receive data to and from the relay device 3 via the external I / F unit 44.
Further, the central management device 4 includes a ROM 42 storing a control program executed by the CPU 41, a RAM 43 having a work area for the CPU 41 and a storage area for various data, and a plurality of players registered as members (specifically, for example, all Member information storage unit 45 as member information storage means for storing unique member information. The central management device 4 also includes an input device 46 such as a keyboard for directly inputting (manual input) various information such as member information and performance information, and an output device (for example, a display) for outputting information stored and managed. Device, printing device, etc.) 47, gaming machine performance information storage unit 48 for storing performance information for each gaming machine (as described above, the gaming machine performance information storage unit 48 and the CPU 41 constitute gaming machine performance information management means) Etc.).
[0049]
In this embodiment, the CPU 41 of the central management device 4 is provided with individual recognition information generating means.
In this embodiment, the member information storage unit 45 of the central management device 4 is configured to function as a member information storage unit. The member information stored in the member information storage means is, for example, the member's name, age, date of birth, telephone number, constellation, blood type, service point data, game media data, history information, registered by the member There is a secret code. These are stored and managed for each member number (member identification information) assigned to each member.
[0050]
The gaming machine performance information management means manages performance information related to the occurrence of a special gaming state that changes in the gaming machine 100. In this embodiment, as performance information, information (probability setting information) related to the probability setting set by the probability setting means of the control device in each gaming machine 100 is collected and stored and managed. Specifically, probability setting values set in six stages (setting 6 is the highest probability) are stored as information related to probability setting.
Also, here, the gaming machine performance information management means is a probability setting status of a plurality of gaming machines played by a member (history information collecting probability setting values for each gaming machine played by a member, and is attached to each member. Various data such as specific information (managed corresponding to member specific information such as a member number) is also managed.
[0051]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the gaming machine performance information management means manages information relating to the winning right stored in the special prize winning storage means of each gaming machine as the performance information.
More specifically, the gaming machine performance information management means cumulatively stores special winning winning signals from the special winning winning signal output means of the gaming machine 100, thereby totaling the number of special winning prizes (for example, The total number of winning since the reset switch provided on the gaming machine is pressed can be managed.
In addition, the gaming machine performance information management means cumulatively stores the special winning establishment signal from the special winning establishment signal output means of the gaming machine 100, so that the total number of special winnings already established (for example, It is also possible to manage the number of special prizes established after the reset switch provided on the gaming machine is pressed.
Then, by subtracting the total number of special prizes already established by the special prize establishment signal from the total number of special prizes won by the special prize winning signal, it is stored in the special prize winning storage means of the gaming machine 100 It is possible to calculate the number of winning rights for special winnings that have been made but have not yet been established.
[0052]
From these, the gaming machine performance information management means, based on the special winning winning signal and the special winning establishment signal, information on the winning right stored in the special winning winning storage means of each gaming machine as performance information It can be said that the number of rights to win special prizes (stock number) is managed here.
[0053]
The performance information providing means provides members with performance information managed by the gaming machine performance information management means.
As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the performance information providing means is the member information of the player who is the provision target of the performance information stored in the member information storage means. By including the individual recognition information generating means for generating the individual recognition information that enables only the player to recognize the performance information, the performance information is provided only to the corresponding player by the individual recognition information. ing.
[0054]
The relay apparatus 3 is provided, for example, for each island facility installed in a game store. The relay device 3 relays data transmitted and received between the plurality of terminal devices 2 installed in each island facility and the central management device 4.
In other words, the relay device 3 is connected to the external I / F unit 34 a that exchanges data with the external I / F unit 44 of the central management device 4 and the external I / F unit 34 a via the CPU 31. In addition, an external I / F unit 34 b that exchanges data with the terminal device 2 is provided. Further, reference numeral 32 is a ROM constituting the relay device, and 33 is a RAM. In the relay device 3, the CPU 31, ROM 32, and RAM 33 may not be provided.
With the above configuration, the central management device 4 can communicate (transmit / receive) data with each terminal device 2 via the relay device 3.
The data transmitted / received between the central management device 4 and the terminal device 2 includes member information, performance information, and the like.
[0055]
Further, the terminal device 2 of this embodiment is disposed in the vicinity of, for example, a pachislot gaming machine 100 as a gaming machine 100 in which a player can execute a game, and is connected to the pachislot gaming machine 100. In this embodiment, a plurality of island facilities are provided in the game store, and a plurality of gaming machines such as the pachislot gaming machines 100 are arranged for each island facility. And the terminal device 2 is arrange | positioned for every pachislot machine lined up with respect to island equipment. Here, the terminal device 2 is arranged and connected on the left side of the pachislot gaming machine 100.
[0056]
The terminal device 2 communicates between the gaming machine 100 and the relay device 3 and a member storage medium held by the member (here, a member card made up of a magnetic card, an IC card, etc. given to the member at the time of member registration). Processing is possible.
That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the terminal device 2 includes a CPU 21 connected to the relay device 3 (specifically, the external I / F unit 34b of the relay device 3) via the external I / F unit 24, The CPU 21 transmits and receives data to and from the relay device 3 via the external I / F unit 24.
Further, the terminal device 2 includes a ROM 22 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 21, a RAM 23 having a work area for the CPU 21 and a storage area for various data.
[0057]
In addition, the terminal device 2 is a member card insertion slot 28 (FIG. 1) that accepts insertion of a member card, and information as a component of performance information providing means for displaying various display information including the performance information. A display device (for example, a liquid crystal display unit 26 including a liquid crystal display device) and an operation unit (for example, a touch panel operation unit 25 formed on the liquid crystal display unit 26) for performing various operations are provided.
Then, the CPU 21 controls the acquisition of specific information (member specific information such as a member number) from the member recording medium (member card) based on inserting the member recording medium (member card) into the member card insertion slot 28. Based on the operation input to the touch panel operation unit 25, control such as data transmission / reception processing with the central management device 4 and display state switching processing of the liquid crystal display unit 26 performed based on the data from the central management device 4 is performed.
In this embodiment, the terminal device 2 also serves as a gaming medium (rental medal) payout device, and by inserting cash into a predetermined part (not shown) (or inserting a prepaid card), A medal is paid out from the medium payout unit 27 to the gaming machine 100. In addition, the central management device 4 or the member recording medium has a function of storing game media (medals etc.) as information, and when the game media is stored, it is possible to pull out the stored game media. is there.
[0058]
The member management apparatus 1 is provided with service point grant means. This service point giving means gives a service point related to provision of a service at a game store to a member based on various conditions. In this embodiment, the service point granting means is provided in both the central management device 4 and the terminal device 2, and grants service points based on different grant conditions. Further, the service point giving means of the central management device 4 is composed of a CPU 41 and a member information storage unit 45, and the service point giving means of the terminal device 2 is composed of a CPU 21 and a RAM 23.
[0059]
Here, for example, when the service points are accumulated and the number of points is reached, the priority entrance service at the opening of a new store, the drink provision service, the game service at the high setting stand, the prize exchange rate It can be exchanged for receiving provision of a predetermined service such as change (exchange rate UP), game data disclosure service, etc., and in this case, particularly when the service point reaches a predetermined number, the performance information providing means Thus, performance information (in this case, the probability setting value of the gaming machine) can be provided to the member.
[0060]
Regarding the service point granting conditions, the service point granting means includes a store visit point granting means, a game point giving means and the like.
The store visit point giving means gives a store visit point as a service point in accordance with a member's visit to a game store. In this embodiment, when a user visits an amusement store and inserts a member card into the member card insertion slot 28 of the terminal device, one point is given once a day. In addition, the store visit point grant means in this embodiment is provided in the service point grant means of the terminal device 2.
[0061]
The game point giving means gives a game point as a service point when a predetermined condition is established during a member's game. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined number of game media are consumed, when a predetermined number of games are executed, when a special game state occurs, when a predetermined game time has passed, etc. In such a case, game points can be given. In this embodiment, first, every time 250 medals are consumed, 1 point is awarded. In addition, every 30 minutes after the membership card is inserted, a predetermined service point determined by a service point giving mode changing means described later is given. Note that the game point granting means relating to the above-described game point grant is provided in the service point giving means of the terminal device 2.
[0062]
In addition to the above, the game point granting condition by the game point giving means may be various conditions. For example, on the condition that a member hits a predetermined number of consecutive times on a machine with a low probability setting value of a gaming machine, a point is awarded as compensation, or conversely, a prize is obtained when the member gains a certain profit or more As an example, you can give points. In addition, the game point grant means regarding the grant conditions in the above example is provided in the central management device 4. Each time the member finishes the game, the probability setting value of the table on which the member played is extracted from the probability setting value of each gaming machine managed by the central management device 4, and the member's member in the central management device 4 is extracted. Information is accumulated and stored, and when a service point grant condition is established according to the accumulated storage, a service point is given when the next game is started.
[0063]
Further, the service point giving means has service point giving mode changing means. The service point grant mode changing means changes the service point grant mode according to the unique condition of the member to whom the service point is granted.
In addition, as a member's unique conditions, special winnings are given for a member's game speed expressed by the number of medals used per unit time or the number of games played per unit time in a pachislot machine, or for a predetermined period. Different conditions for each member regarding the game content, such as the difference between the number of established and the number of medals used (consumed) in the predetermined period and the number of medals paid out, etc. There are different conditions and the like for each member regarding the store visit mode such as store visit tendency.
Also, changing the service point assignment mode means, for example, changing the number of service points assigned to the same grant condition according to the specific condition, or the same number of service points according to the specific condition. The case where the grant conditions for granting are changed is mentioned.
[0064]
In this embodiment, the number of service points to be given each time a predetermined game time elapses is changed according to the consumption amount of game media (in this case, medals) per unit time by a member. Specifically, it is as follows.
First, as described above, service points are provided every 30 minutes after the membership card is inserted by the game point providing means. Further, the number of medals consumed during the unit time of 30 minutes is counted and stored as game information in a storage means provided in the game point giving means of the terminal device 2. The timing for storing the game information in the storage means may be stored every minute, for example, or may be stored every time a medal is consumed. The higher the number of medals consumed in the 30 minutes, the higher service points are given. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, 2 points are awarded when the number of medals consumed over 30 minutes (medal consumption amount) is 900 or more, and 1 point is awarded when 700 to 899 pieces are awarded. When the number of medals consumed in 30 minutes (medal consumption amount) is 699 or less, 0 points, that is, no service points are given for a predetermined game time.
[0065]
In addition, the service point granting mode changing means, as described above, the game point granting means according to the number of store visit points granted by the store visit point granting means during a predetermined period, that is, the number of times a member visited the store during a predetermined period. For example, the number of game points to be given to a member who frequently visits the store may be increased. Specifically, this is done as follows.
[0066]
First, as described above, every time 250 medals are consumed by the game point giving means, 1 point is basically given. However, here, the service point giving mode changing means changes the number of game points given for every 250 medals consumed according to the number of points visited in the past month. That is, when visiting a game store and inserting a member card into the member card insertion slot 28 of the terminal device 2 for the first time and starting a game, the store visit point is given and the number of store visit points given in the past month is given. Count and store in the storage means of the terminal device 2. The higher the stored number of store visit points, the higher the number of game points given for every 250 medals consumed. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when the point of visit is 20 points or more, 3 points for every 250 medals consumed, and when 10 to 19 points, 2 points for every 250 medals consumed, or 9 points or less One game point is awarded for every 250 medals consumed.
[0067]
The predetermined period for counting the number of store visit points is not limited to the past one month. For example, a period different from the above-described period such as the past week or the past two months may be set. Moreover, you may set as the predetermined period which counts the number of store visit points during the predetermined campaign period (for example, the period from ** month * day to * month * day) predetermined by the game store.
[0068]
Further, the service point grant mode changing means may change the service point grant mode in accordance with the waste until the winning special prize is established. That is, as described above, after the special winning is internally won by the lottery result of the lottery means in the pachi-slot machine, after the gaming condition where the special condition is established and the special winning can be established, until the actual winning is achieved Depending on the number of medals consumed (wasted), the game point granting mode is changed by the game point granting means, for example, the number of game points given to a member with a large amount of wasted You may come to do more. Specifically, this is done as follows.
[0069]
First, as described above, every time 250 medals are consumed by the game point giving means, 1 point is basically given. However, here, regarding the establishment of special winnings of a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) in the member's game, after a special winning is won internally, a gaming condition is established in which a specific condition is satisfied and a special winning can be established. An average value of the number of medals (wasted amount) consumed (wasted) until actual establishment is calculated, and according to the average value, the service point giving mode changing means is used for every 250 medals consumed. The number of game points given is changed.
[0070]
That is, as described above, a special prize is won internally, and the special prize winning signal is output from the special prize winning signal output means via the external signal output terminal to the member management apparatus 1 side (here, the central management apparatus 4). When the game condition is such that a special condition is established and a special prize can be established, the specific condition establishment signal is output by the specific condition establishment signal output means via the external signal output terminal. (Here, it is output to the central management device 4 (continuously output until a special prize is established). Then, when the special prize is actually established, a special prize establishment signal that can specify that the special prize has been established by the special prize establishment signal output means is sent to the member management apparatus 1 side (central) via the external signal output terminal. It is output to the management device 4) (continuously output during the special game state).
[0071]
Here, every time the specific condition satisfaction signal is output, a game condition in which the specific condition is satisfied and a special prize can be established until the special prize is actually established (the specific condition establishment signal is output). The number of medals consumed during the period is counted and stored in the storage means of the central management device 4, for example, and the average value of the amount of waste for the past predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) is calculated. Then, when the member card is inserted into the member card insertion slot 28 of the terminal device 2 and the game is started, the average value of the waste amount of the past predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) is called, and the higher the waste amount, the more 250 The number of game points given each time a medal is consumed is increased. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the waste amount (medal waste amount) is 20 or more, 3 points for every 250 medals consumed, 2 points for every 250 medals consumed when 10 to 19 medals, When the number is nine or less, one game point is awarded for every 250 medals consumed.
[0072]
Note that the number of times of calculating the average value of the waste amount is not limited to the past 30 times. For example, the number of times different from the above number of times such as the past 10 times or the past 100 times may be set. In addition, the amount of waste when a special prize is established in a game during a predetermined campaign period predetermined by the amusement store (for example, a predetermined period such as XX month X day to X month X day). An average value may be calculated. Further, the waste amount may be a value obtained when the last special prize is established, instead of the past average value.
[0073]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, game information for establishing a predetermined condition related to the granting of game points is given to the game point granting means of both the central management device 4 and the terminal device 2 constituting the member management device 1. Storage means for storing is provided. In this embodiment, the storage unit of the central management device 4 is provided in the member information storage unit 45, and the storage unit of the terminal device 2 is provided in the RAM 23.
[0074]
During the game, that is, when the member card is inserted into the member card insertion slot 28 of the terminal device 2 and the member is in an access state with the member management device 1, the game information is managed by the storage means of the terminal device 2. In addition, service points are given based on this game information. In addition, when the member stops or interrupts the game, if the member card is removed from the member card insertion slot 28 of the terminal device 2 and temporarily becomes inaccessible with the member management device 1, the terminal device 2 The game information stored in the storage means is transmitted to the storage means of the central management device 4, and the game information is stored as intermediate game information.
[0075]
Further, when the member card is inserted into the member card insertion slot 28 of the terminal device 2 and the member is again in an access state with the member management device 1, it is stored in the storage means of the central management device 4. The game information is transmitted again to the storage means of the terminal device 2, and the establishment of a predetermined condition relating to the provision of the points is monitored using the midway game information. For example, in this embodiment, when 200 medals are consumed before the game is interrupted, service points are awarded when 50 medals are consumed after the game is resumed. In addition, when a game is played for 25 minutes before the game is interrupted, service points are awarded when the game is played for 5 minutes after the game is resumed.
[0076]
Next, the control performed by the member management apparatus 1 will be described in detail.
[0077]
First, control in the terminal device 2 will be described.
Here, when a player inserts a membership card into the membership card insertion slot 28 of the terminal device 2, the card is inserted in step S11 of FIG. The process proceeds to step S12.
[0078]
In step S12, member information (including the game information) is acquired. Specifically, the terminal device 2 is given address data of the terminal device 2 (each terminal device 2 has an individual address (here, the same number assigned to the gaming machine)). ) And member (member card) specific information (member specific information such as a member number) is transmitted to the central management device 4. Then, from the central management device 4, a part of the member information corresponding to the member specifying information (for example, service point update data, game media data, judgment data on whether or not the card is inserted for the first time, game media consumption data) (The medal number data consumed by the used game medium signal), the elapsed time data from the card insertion, etc.) are transmitted to the terminal device 2 corresponding to the previous address data, and the terminal device 2 receives this.
[0079]
Then, the terminal device 2 stores the received member information in the RAM (storage means) 23, and manages the member information during the game (until the member card is removed). Also, if some service points have been added since the last game (for example, bonus points are added to members who visit the store many times, or compensation is given to members who have a lot of games on the low setting platform. Service points are updated when special points are added.
[0080]
Further, based on the information at this time, the information display device 26 of the terminal device 2 performs screen display as shown in FIG. Here, among the data related to the gaming machine 100, the number of BBs, the BB probability, the history of the number of games until the occurrence of BB, and the like are displayed as publicly available information (information excluding secret information such as probability setting values).
[0081]
Next, it is determined whether or not there is a request for service information (performance information as service information) (step S13). Here, the service information refers to performance information provided to the corresponding member as the individual identification information. Here, the service information is requested when the player (member) presses the touch panel operation unit 25 to request the service information when a predetermined number of service points are accumulated. That is, the performance information providing means can provide service information when the number of service points for giving a predetermined service to a member reaches a predetermined number (300 points in this case). For example, items obtained by consuming service points as shown in FIG. 8 by pressing the “service” button portion located at the bottom of the screen of FIG. Point, 100 points for next day stand reservation, etc.) are displayed. Then, by pressing the “OK” button portion provided on the right side of the service information column (the part displayed as “3. Service information: 300 points”) in the touch panel operation unit 25, A request for service information is made.
[0082]
When the “detail” button provided in the upper right of the screen in FIG. 8 is pressed, a screen in which the service point granting conditions by the service point giving means are described in detail as “service point contents” is displayed.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, a description that 1 point is added for each visit as a store visit point, a description that 1 point is added every time 250 medals are used as a game point 1, and a game As point 2, a statement that a predetermined point determined by the service point giving mode changing means is added every 30 minutes according to the medal usage for 30 minutes is displayed. Further, as more detailed contents of the game point 2, when the usage amount of medals for 30 minutes is 900 or more, 2 points are added every 30 minutes, and when the usage amount of medals for 30 minutes is 700 to 899. Is also displayed when 1 point is added every 30 minutes, and when the amount of medals used for 30 minutes is 699 or less, 0 points are added every 30 minutes (that is, no points are added).
[0083]
Further, as described above, when the game point grant mode is changed according to the number of visits (the number of store visits) by the service point grant mode changing means, the screen is displayed as shown in FIG. Is displayed.
In other words, a description that one point is added for each store visit as a store visit point, and a description that a predetermined point determined by the service point giving mode changing means is added as a game point according to the number of visits are displayed. It has become. In addition, the current game point grant conditions determined by the service point grant mode change means are displayed. Here, 250 medals are used because there have been more than 20 visits in one month. A description to the effect that 3 game points are awarded every time is displayed.
[0084]
If there is a service information request from the player in S13, the terminal device 2 requests service information from the central management device 4 (step S14). Then, in response to the request of S14, service information is provided from the central management device 4 (this service information indicates the performance information of the gaming machine corresponding to the requested terminal device (indicated as individual recognition information)). When this is received (step S15), service point update processing is performed (step S16). Here, a predetermined service point (here, 300 points) is consumed to receive provision of service information, and the service point update process is a process of subtracting 300 points from the assigned service points. I do. Until the service information is displayed, the information display device 26 displays the service points from which 300 points have been subtracted as shown in FIG.
In the service point update process (step S16), service points such as each visit to the store or consumption of a predetermined game medium are usually given as shown in FIG.
[0085]
Hereinafter, the normal service point update process in this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not the membership card is inserted for the first time today (step S41). In this embodiment, the member information transmitted from the central management device 4 when a member card is inserted into the terminal device 2 includes determination data as to whether or not the card is inserted for the first time today. To make a decision. Here, when it is determined that the card is inserted for the first time today, 1 point is added to the store visit point (service point) (step S42). If it is determined that it is not the first card insertion today, S42 is skipped and the process of S43 is performed.
[0086]
In step S43, intermediate data (intermediate game information) in the game information such as previous game medium consumption data is extracted from the storage means of the central management device 4. This halfway game information is stored in the storage means of the central management device 4 when the member temporarily suspends the game, and again in the storage means of the terminal device 2 as part of the member information when the game is resumed. Is to be sent. Here, the medal consumption (game medium consumption data 1) from the data clear (step S49) etc. until just before the game interruption, the medal consumption (game medium consumption data 2) until the game interruption within the specified time, and the timer clear. The elapsed time (elapsed time data) of the timer started by (step S53) etc. is stored, and these are extracted. The midway game information may be deleted from the midway game information data according to a predetermined condition (for example, when the member does not resume the game during the day when the member interrupts the game) Data may be stored indefinitely until the next game is resumed.
[0087]
Then, the game medium consumption data 1 is counted (step S44), the game medium consumption data 2 is counted (step S45), and the elapsed time data is counted by updating the timer (step S46). These are counted in addition to the midway game information when midway game information is extracted, and when there is no midway game information (when the game is played for the first time after the data of midway game information is deleted under a predetermined condition) Etc.) is counted from 0 when the member card is inserted into the member card insertion slot 28 of the terminal device 2 by the player.
[0088]
Then, it is determined whether or not the game medium consumption data 1 has reached a predetermined value (step S47). Here, it is determined whether or not the medal consumption amount has reached 250 sheets. Here, if the value has been reached, one game point 1 (service point) is added (step S48), and the game medium consumption data 1 is cleared (step S49).
[0089]
Next, it is determined whether the elapsed time of the timer started by the timer clear (step S53) or the card insertion has passed a specified time (here, 30 minutes) (step S50), and the specified time has passed. Then, game points 2 are awarded based on the game medium consumption data 2 (medal consumption amount within the specified time) within the specified time (here 30 minutes) counted in S45 (step S51). Here, as described above, the game point 2 is changed according to the amount of medals consumed (specific conditions of the player) within the specified time (30 minutes). As shown in FIG. When the number of medals consumed in 30 minutes (medal consumption) is 900 or more, 2 points are awarded, and when 700 to 899 pieces are awarded, 1 point is awarded, and the number of medals consumed in 30 minutes ( When the medal consumption amount is less than or equal to 699, 0 points, that is, no service points are given when a predetermined game time elapses.
[0090]
Further, after the game point 2 is given, the game medium consumption data 2 is cleared (step S52) and the elapsed time data of the timer is cleared (step S53).
Various numerical values related to the awarding of the gaming points (whether or not the medal consumption amount has reached 250, whether or not the 30-minute medal consumption amount is 900 points or more, 2 points, 700 to 899 points are 1 point, and 699 or less points are 0 (Point grant etc.) is not limited to this, and can be changed to an appropriate numerical value.
[0091]
Further, the normal service point update process may be performed as shown in FIG. 6 in addition to the case shown in FIG.
Hereinafter, the normal service point update process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
First, it is determined whether or not the membership card is inserted for the first time today (step S61). Here, the member information transmitted from the central management device 4 when the member card is inserted into the terminal device 2 includes determination data as to whether or not the card has been inserted for the first time today. Do. Here, when it is determined that the card is inserted for the first time today, 1 point is added to the store visit point (service point) (step S62). If it is determined that it is not the first card insertion today, S62 is skipped and the process of S63 is performed.
[0092]
In step S63, intermediate data (interim game information) in the game information such as the previous game medium consumption data is extracted from the storage means of the central management device 4. This halfway game information is stored in the storage means of the central management device 4 when the member temporarily suspends the game, and again in the storage means of the terminal device 2 as part of the member information when the game is resumed. Is to be sent. Here, medal consumption (game medium consumption data) from data clear (step S68) to immediately before the game interruption is stored, and this is extracted. The midway game information may be deleted from the midway game information data according to a predetermined condition (for example, when the member does not resume the game during the day when the member interrupts the game) Data may be stored indefinitely until the next game is resumed.
[0093]
Then, the game medium consumption data is counted (step S64), and the store visit point is extracted (step S65) for a predetermined period (here, the past one month). The game medium consumption data is counted in addition to the midway game information when midway game information is extracted, and when there is no midway game information (after the data of midway game information is deleted under a predetermined condition) In the case of playing a game for the first time, etc.), counting is started from 0 when the player inserts a member card into the member card insertion slot 28 of the terminal device 2.
[0094]
Then, it is determined whether or not the game medium consumption data has reached a predetermined value (step S66). Here, it is determined whether or not the medal consumption amount has reached 250 sheets.
[0095]
Here, if the value has been reached, a game point (service point) corresponding to the store visit point is given (step S67).
Here, as shown in FIG. 19, when the point of visit as a player's unique condition is 20 points or more, every 250 medals consumed, and every 10 to 19 points every 250 medals consumed When 2 points or 9 points or less, 1 game point is awarded for every 250 medals consumed.
[0096]
Further, after the game points are given, the game medium consumption data is cleared (step S68).
Various numerical values related to the awarding of the game points (3 points for every 250 medals consumed when the number of points visited is 20 points or more, 2 points for every 250 medals consumed, 10 points or less for 10 to 19 points) In this case, a game point of 1 point for every 250 medals consumed is not limited to this, and can be changed to an appropriate value.
[0097]
Then, after S16, information display processing for providing service information as performance information of the gaming machine at that time as display information on the information display device 26 is performed (step S17). Here, the probability setting value in the gaming machine 100 in which the player is currently playing is displayed as the performance information.
Further, at this time, the performance information providing means, in order to prevent the performance information from being known to others other than the player (member), the performance information provided by the performance information stored in the member information storage means. It includes individual recognition information generating means for generating individual recognition information that allows only the player to recognize the performance information by associating with the member information of the player to be provided, and the performance information corresponds to the individual recognition information. It is intended to be provided only to players who do. It should be noted that the performance information is provided only to the corresponding player by the individual recognition information, among the plurality of (member) information (birth date, password, etc.) known only to the corresponding player. The member information corresponding to is selected, and the performance information is indirectly provided using the selected member information.
[0098]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, it is expressed that “the probability setting value of the gaming machine is the same value as the date of birth of the member”, and the probability setting value is not known even if other people see the display, A display is made so that only the member can understand the probability setting value.
Note that the probability setting value is not only informed directly, but, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, “the probability setting value is a value larger than the date of birth of the member”, and within a certain range. You may come to alert | report. Further, not only the probability setting value of the gaming machine currently being played by the player but also information on gaming machines other than the gaming machine may be displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, information on all the gaming machines in the gaming store may be displayed, or the probability setting values of the gaming machines in a predetermined range such as the vicinity of the gaming machine or all the same models are simultaneously notified. May be. In this case, performance information of a plurality of corresponding gaming machines is transmitted from the central management device to the terminal device (steps S14 and S15).
[0099]
Furthermore, the performance information is not limited to the probability setting value. For example, in the case of a pachislot machine with a stock (silent stock) function, such as the pachislot machine 100 of this embodiment, As shown in FIG. 13, information about winning rights such as the number of winning rights (stock number) of the current special winning (special gaming state occurrence) stored in the special winning winning storage means in the gaming machine is displayed. May be.
[0100]
In the case of a pachislot machine with a stock function, the number of games until the next special game state may be displayed. At this time, “The number of starts until the next BB state occurs is (the second digit of the phone number (the value of the hundredth digit)) (the lower digit of the password (the value of the tenth digit)) (the date of birth "Day of the day (first digit value))" may be displayed.
When displaying information related to the winning right, the service information is not transmitted from the central management device to the terminal device, but information related to the winning right is managed by the terminal device itself, and there is no information from the central management device. Service information may be provided.
[0101]
Thereafter, when the game is ended or the gaming machine 100 to be played is moved, if the membership card is extracted, it is determined in step S18 that the game is ended or interrupted, and the process proceeds to step S19. Note that the end of the game here may be determined by, for example, pressing a game end operation button (not shown) formed on the touch panel operation unit 25 and extracting the member card.
[0102]
In step S19, from the terminal device 2 that has finished the game, the address data of the terminal device 2, game end data (data indicating the end of the game), and member information updated in the terminal device 2 (intermediate game information) Game information (in this embodiment, game medium consumption data 1, game medium consumption data 2 and elapsed time data), service point data, etc.) are transmitted (returned) to the central management device 4.
[0103]
On the other hand, on the management device (central management device 4) side, as shown in FIG. 3B, first, it is determined whether or not there is a request for member information transmission (step S21). When information or the like is transmitted (step S12 in FIG. 3A), it is determined that the request has been made, and address data and member specifying information are received and stored in the RAM 43.
Further, in the central management device 4, the CPU 41 searches the member information storage unit (member information storage means) 45 for member information associated with the stored member specifying information (information such as a member number for specifying a member). Read out. In addition, the CPU 41 further includes a part of the read member information (for example, service point update data, stored game medium data, determination data on whether or not the card is inserted for the first time, game medium consumption data 1, 2 (the number of medals consumed by the used game medium signal), the elapsed time data as the intermediate game information, etc.) are transmitted to the terminal device 2 corresponding to the previously stored address data (step S22).
[0104]
Further, the member operates the touch panel operation unit 25 to request service information (step S13 in FIG. 3A), and based on this, the service information request is sent from the terminal device 2 to the central management device 4. If it has been made (step S14 in FIG. 3A), the central management apparatus 4 performs service information creation processing by the performance information providing means (step S23).
[0105]
In the service information creation process, as shown in FIG. 4, it is first determined whether or not there is a request for service information (step S31). Here, when it is determined that there is a request for service information, the corresponding member information is extracted from the requested member specific information (step S32), and the probability setting of the corresponding gaming machine is performed from the address data of the terminal device. Information is extracted (step S33). Next, individual recognition information is created from the extracted member information and probability setting information (step S34). Then, the created individual recognition information is transmitted as service information together with other information (member information and the like) (step S35).
[0106]
Here, the creation of the individual recognition information will be described.
In this embodiment, the performance information is provided only to a specific member and is not provided to other players. In other words, the performance information providing unit is configured to provide the performance information such as a probability setting value as a provision target of the performance information stored in the member information storage unit so that other people do not know the performance information. The individual recognition information generating means for generating the individual recognition information that only the player can recognize the performance information by associating with the member information of the player, and providing the service information by the individual recognition information to provide the performance information Is provided only to applicable players.
[0107]
Specifically, the member information storage means (here, the member information storage unit 45 shown in FIG. 2) has the member's name, date of birth, telephone number, password, etc. as member information. In addition, the gaming machine performance information storage unit 48 of the gaming machine performance information management means (here, composed of the CPU 41 and the gaming machine performance information storage unit 48 shown in FIG. 2) has performance information (here, probability set value). have.
[0108]
Then, the individual recognition information generating means of the performance information providing means associates the number of the performance information (probability setting value) with the member information of the player in the member information storage means, and only the member recognizes the number. Generate possible individual recognition information. Here, when generating the individual recognition information, the number of the probability setting value is compared with various numbers in the member information of the member, and the member information that is the number of the probability setting value is selected. For example: 1. The first digit of the PIN 2. the last digit of the date of birth; 3. The first digit of the month of birth. 4. The last digit of the phone number 5. last 2 digits of the PIN 6. the last 3 digits of the PIN The service information is created by comparing with the number of the probability setting value (performance information) in the order of the last four digits of the password and generating individual recognition information related to the corresponding item. For example, if the probability setting value is 3 and the date of birth date in the member information is 3, as shown in FIG. 10, “the probability setting value of the corresponding unit is the same as the date of birth of the customer. Is generated, and this is used as service information.
[0109]
The determination order is an example for generating individual recognition information in the order of high confidentiality and high recognition. In addition, when the same value as the number of the probability setting value (performance information) does not exist in the comparison determination described above, a number having a higher comparison determination order and a probability setting value are calculated, and the numbers +1 and +2, Create information such as -1 and -2. For example, when the probability setting value is 3 and the date of birth date in the member information is 4, “the probability setting value of the corresponding unit is the value of the customer's date of birth −1”. Individual recognition information is generated and used as service information.
[0110]
Further, the individual recognition information corresponding to various numbers may be generated in advance based on the various numbers of the member information. For example, the last digit of the PIN, the last digit of the date of birth, the last digit of the month of birth, the last digit of the phone number, the PIN Extract the last 2 digits of the password, the last 3 digits of the password, the last 4 digits of the password, and so on, for example, numbers 0 to 9 (more numbers are constructed) If it is configured, it may be stored. In addition, when an unstructured number is generated, the numbers 0 to 9 may be created by performing the first digit number -1 of the password number, the first digit number +1 of the password number, or the like. Then, information corresponding to performance information such as a probability setting value at that time may be selected from the individual recognition information created in advance and used as service information.
[0111]
When service information is acquired once, it is possible to acquire unlimited service information on the destination platform even if the platform is moved without further subtraction (consumption) of service points on the day. In this way, when information is acquired at a low setting (for example, a predetermined setting value (2) or less), dissatisfaction caused by not being advantageous to the player can be eliminated. In this case, a plurality of restrictions may be provided instead of unlimited. In addition, only when service information in a gaming machine having a predetermined set value or less is acquired, acquisition of service information in another gaming machine may be permitted.
[0112]
Further, the central management device 4 determines whether or not member information has been received (reception of data based on the end of the game) (step S24), and member information with the game end data ((a in FIG. 3) When step S19) is received, the address data matching the received address data and the member identification information stored together with the address data (that is, the address data, member number, etc. stored in step S22 above) are received. Is deleted from the RAM 43, while the probability setting value of the corresponding gaming machine (game machine) stored in the gaming machine performance information storage unit 48 is extracted from the received member information (step S25). Based on the corresponding member information stored in the member information storage unit 45 (of the member information, history information, service points, game media information and Technique information (middle game information)) Update stores hold (step S26).
That is, after the game on the gaming machine 100 is completed, the member information is moved from the terminal device 2 and managed again by the central management device 4.
[0113]
In addition, the case where the service information is requested is not limited to the above case, for example, when the number of games executed to generate the next special gaming state in the gaming machine reaches a predetermined number, etc. When the player is in an unfavorable state, it may be automatically requested as compensation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, in a normal game, the terminal device 2 as a determination unit performs determination of the current number of games and a predetermined number (setting value) of service information provision, and displays information. In the device 26, when the number of games reaches a predetermined number (here, 1000 times), a notification that service information is provided is given. When the number of games reaches a predetermined number, as shown in FIG. 15, service information is automatically requested to the central management device 4 and the service information is provided by the performance information providing means. This is the case. Note that the number of games reaches the predetermined number when the total number of games has been reached since the power was turned on (regardless of whether or not there was a big win), or when the number of consecutive games without a big hit reached the predetermined number. And the like.
Further, even when the number of games reaches a predetermined number, not only the service information is automatically requested, but the player may be able to determine whether to make a request. If no request is made at this time, the request right may be suspended later.
In addition, the number of games until the service is provided may be changeable according to a predetermined condition (a setting condition determined at a game store or a condition based on the type (model) of a gaming machine).
[0114]
As described above, the member management apparatus according to this embodiment manages a player registered as a member in a gaming store where a plurality of gaming machines configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player are installed. The member management apparatus includes service point granting means for granting a service point related to service provision at a game store to a player registered as a member, and the service point granting unit is a service point grant target. Service point grant mode changing means for changing the service point grant mode according to the unique conditions of the player registered as a member is included.
[0115]
Therefore, according to the member management apparatus in this embodiment, it is possible to give service points to members according to the degree of contribution to the amusement store, thereby providing services that satisfy the members, The number of visits can be increased.
[0116]
In this embodiment, the service point grant mode changing means changes the service point grant mode according to the consumption amount of the game medium per unit time by the member.
[0117]
Therefore, in this embodiment, service points can be given preferentially to members who consume a large amount of game media, thereby providing high value services to members who consume a large amount of game media. It can be provided and the number of visits by members can be increased.
[0118]
Further, in this embodiment, the service point granting means includes a store point giving means for granting a store point as a service point in accordance with a member's visit to the game store, and establishment of a predetermined condition during the member's game. A game point giving means for giving a game point as a service point, and the service point giving mode changing means is configured to change the game point according to the number of the visit points given by the store visit point giving means during a predetermined period. The manner of giving game points by the giving means is changed.
[0119]
Therefore, in this embodiment, service points can be given preferentially to members who frequently visit the store, thereby providing high-value services to members who frequently visit the store, and increasing the number of visits by members. Can be made. In addition, instead of simply increasing the number of points visited for members who frequently visit the store, the game points given according to the conditions during the game are given preferential treatment. Preferential service points can be given to members who have a high degree of contribution to the store.
[0120]
Still further, in this embodiment, the game point grant means has storage means for storing game information for satisfying the predetermined condition, and the member is once in an inaccessible state with the member management apparatus. However, the game information is stored in the storage means, and when the member is again in an access state with the member management apparatus, the establishment of the predetermined condition is monitored using the game information stored in the storage means. I did it.
[0121]
Therefore, in this embodiment, for example, in a setting in which one service point is given at a game time of 30 minutes, even when the game is finished just before the game time reaches 30 minutes (for example, 25 minutes), The game time of 25 minutes is stored and reflected in the grant of service points at the next game, that is, 1 point is awarded for the next 5 minutes of game. It is possible to prevent dissatisfaction.
[0122]
Further, in this embodiment, the gaming machine internally draws a special prize every time a game with a variable display on the variable display device and a variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of identification information is executed. In a game executed on the condition that a special prize is won based on the lottery means and the lottery result of the lottery means, a special prize can be established so that the special prize can be established when a specific condition is established. The service point granting mode changing unit changes the service point granting mode according to waste until the winning special prize is established.
[0123]
Therefore, in this embodiment, for example, a player with a low skill for a game spends more time to establish a winning special prize than a player with a high skill for a game. If service points are given preferentially to (members), it is possible to compensate for waste, so the number of visits by members with low skills for games can be increased.
Or, conversely, if service points are given preferentially to members with high skills in games, value can be given to the player's game skills, and the number of visits by members with high skills in games can be increased. it can.
[0124]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the member management device is arranged in the vicinity of the gaming machine, and obtains member specifying information from a member storage medium held by the member, and information from a plurality of terminal devices. And a central management device for receiving.
[0125]
Therefore, in this embodiment, acquisition of member specifying information from a member storage medium owned by a member and management of a large amount of data among a plurality of members can be reliably performed with an efficient configuration. In addition, when providing predetermined service information as a service by display, the service can be reliably provided to members by providing the terminal device with an information display device.
[0126]
Further, in this embodiment, in the member management apparatus that manages the players registered as members in a gaming store where a plurality of gaming machines configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player are installed, the member registration Member information storage means for storing member information unique to the player, gaming machine performance information management means for managing performance information relating to occurrence of a special gaming state that changes in the gaming machine, and gaming machine performance information management means Performance information providing means for providing managed performance information to a player registered as a member, wherein the performance information providing means stores the performance information stored in the member information storage means. An individual recognition information generator that generates individual recognition information that allows only the player to recognize the performance information by associating it with member information of the player to whom the information is to be provided. It hints, to provide the performance information relevant player only by individual dependent recognition information.
[0127]
Here, “member information” refers to, for example, a member's name, age, date of birth, telephone number, constellation, blood type, and a personal identification number registered by the member.
In addition, the “performance information” includes the probability setting value for the current special gaming state (the gaming state where the variable winning device of the pachinko gaming machine is released, the bonus winning of the pachislot machine, etc.), the current bonus winnings in the pachislot machine This includes information such as the number of stocks, the number of starts until the next stock release, and the probability setting value of the AT state.
[0128]
Therefore, in this embodiment, performance information can be provided only to a specific player without being known to other players, and thus, performance information can be provided to players other than the specific player to be provided. Will be disadvantaged to the game store, or performance information will be provided to players other than the specific player to be provided, so that only the specific player will not get benefits It is possible to prevent dissatisfaction with other players.
[0129]
In particular, when “amusement store where a plurality of gaming machines are installed” is “amusement store where a plurality of gaming machines are arranged in close proximity to island facilities”, it was provided to a specific player. There is a high possibility that other players will know the performance information, which can be said to be very effective in such a case.
[0130]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the gaming machine is configured to include probability setting means capable of setting the probability of occurrence of a special gaming state advantageous to the player in a plurality of stages, and the performance information is the probability setting means. It is the information regarding the probability setting set in.
[0131]
Here, the “information regarding probability setting” is a value indicating the level (stage) of probability setting (for example, setting 3 or setting 6 and a probability is assigned to each setting value in advance). When the probability setting value is the information as it is (for example, 1/240, 1/360, etc.), the information (for example, the probability setting value (probability setting level) range 1 to 6 can be limited). On the other hand, it may be “one of 2, 4, 6”, “one of 5, 6”, “3 or more”, and the like.
In addition, management of information related to probability setting in a gaming machine in the gaming machine performance information management means is such that information regarding probability setting is output from each gaming machine to the management device side, and the management device outputs a signal of the information. There are a case where the information is managed by the gaming machine performance information management means based on the input and a case where information regarding probability setting in each gaming machine is input (manual input) by the input device on the management device side.
[0132]
Therefore, in this embodiment, the provision of information relating to probability setting makes it possible to reliably provide an effective service to a specific player. Further, the information regarding probability setting is very important and highly confidential information in the business of the game store, and such information can be prevented from being known to other players, so that it can be provided with peace of mind.
[0133]
Still further, in this embodiment, the gaming machine internally draws a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and a special prize every time a game involving variation display on the variation display device is executed. In a game executed on the condition that a special prize is won based on the lottery means and a lottery result of the lottery means, a special prize can be established so that the special prize can be established when a specific condition is established And a special prize winning by the lottery means in a game that is executed until the specific condition is satisfied, and when the special winning prize is again won, Special winning winning storage means that can be stored as unsuccessful winning rights, and configured to generate the special gaming state when the special winning is achieved, the gaming machine performance information managing means Manages information related to the winning right the stored in the special pay winning storage means as the performance information.
[0134]
Here, “establishment of the specific condition” includes execution of a predetermined number of games, winning or establishment of a predetermined small role winning.
Also, “to make it possible to establish a special prize” means that, for example, a combination mode of identification information that establishes a special prize can be formed by performing a specific game stop operation in a pachislot machine having a game stop operation means. The case of making a state etc. is mentioned.
Furthermore, “information regarding the winning right stored in the special winning winning storage means”, that is, stock information includes the number of winning rights (stock number) of the special winning (bonus winning) and the state where the next special winning can be established ( For example, the number of start (game execution) until a specific condition is established.
Furthermore, as the management of the stock information, an external signal related to stock information is output from each gaming machine to the management device, and the information is managed by the gaming machine performance information management means based on the signal input to the management device. For example, after closing the store, the stock information stored in the gaming machine is confirmed, and the stock information in each gaming machine is managed by inputting (manual input) into the management device.
[0135]
Here, a pachislot game that has a so-called stock function that does not immediately establish a winning special prize and stores a plurality of winning rights for that special prize internally and establishes a special winning prize when a specific condition is met. Although the machines are known, in such a gaming machine, the number of right to win a special prize (number of stocks), the number of games until the next special prize can be established, etc. Will have an impact.
Therefore, in this embodiment, information regarding the winning right of the special prize stored in the gaming machine as the performance information, that is, the number of the right to win the special prize (number of stocks) and the state where the next special prize can be established. Since it is possible to provide the number of games and so on, it is possible to reliably provide an effective service to a specific player.
[0136]
Further, in this embodiment, the gaming machine has a special winning / winning signal output means for outputting a special winning / winning signal to the member management device that can specify that the special winning is won based on the lottery result of the lottery means. A special winning establishment signal output means for outputting, to the member management device, a special winning establishment signal that can specify that the special winning has been established when the special winning is established, and the gaming machine performance information management The means manages the number of winning rights of the special winning stored in the special winning winning storing means based on the special winning winning signal and the special winning establishment signal.
[0137]
Here, “output to the member management apparatus” includes a case of outputting directly to the member management apparatus and a case of outputting indirectly to the member management apparatus (output via a relay means).
[0138]
Therefore, in this embodiment, the total number of special winnings can be managed by the special winning winning signal, and the special winning winning can be obtained by subtracting the already won special winning calculated from the special winning winning signal from this value. The number of special winning prizes stored in the storage means can be calculated. This makes it possible to manage the number of rights to win a special prize as performance information of the gaming machine, and to disclose the number of rights to win a special prize as an effective service for a player.
[0139]
Further, in this embodiment, the performance information providing means provides the performance information when a predetermined number of service points for giving a predetermined service to a player registered as a member has been reached.
[0140]
Therefore, in this embodiment, a player who has a high degree of contribution to a game store such as a player who has reached a predetermined number of service points, that is, a player who has visited the game store a lot, or a player who has a lot of game time. On the other hand, the performance information of the gaming machine can be provided, so that the number of visits by the member can be further increased.
[0141]
Still further, in this embodiment, the performance information providing means provides the performance information when the number of games executed to generate the next special gaming state in the gaming machine reaches a predetermined number. .
[0142]
Here, “the number of games being executed in order to generate the next special gaming state in the gaming machine” refers to the number of games from the end of the previous special gaming state to the present, or from the time of opening the store (power-on) The number of games up to now in a state where no gaming state has occurred can be cited.
Also, when a special gaming state occurs, if the number of games executed from the previous occurrence of the special gaming state to the occurrence of the current special gaming state is a predetermined number or more than a predetermined number Performance information may be provided.
[0143]
Therefore, in this embodiment, for example, a gaming machine having a large number of games until the next special gaming state occurs is often avoided by the player, but a specific number of games (for example, 1000 times). If performance information is provided as a service when reaching the above, a service can be provided as compensation for such a player, and a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented.
[0144]
Further, in this embodiment, the member management device is provided for each gaming machine and is provided in the vicinity of the gaming machine to identify a member from a member storage medium held by a player registered as a member. A terminal device that obtains information to be received and a central management device that receives information from a plurality of terminal devices, wherein the performance information providing means includes an information display device provided in the terminal device, the information display The performance information is provided by display information on the apparatus.
[0145]
Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to reliably acquire member specifying information from a member storage medium held by a registered player and manage a large amount of data with a plurality of members with an efficient configuration. it can. Further, since the performance information is provided by display, the service can be surely provided to the player, and the information is not leaked to other players.
In particular, when a terminal device is arranged between each of the gaming machines arranged in a plurality of rows on the island facility and the performance information is provided by display information on the information display device of the terminal device, other players Although the display can be seen by (for example, an adjacent player), since the performance information can be recognized only by a specific player, the performance information is not leaked to other players.
[0146]
In the above, in the member management device 1, the central management device 4 and the terminal device 2 are connected via a plurality of relay devices 3, and the gaming machine 100 is connected to the end of the terminal device 2. The terminal device 2 and the relay device 3 are always interposed between the central management device 4 and the gaming machine 100 for information to be transmitted and received, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, when performance information is transmitted from the gaming machine 100 to the central management device 4, the performance information is transmitted directly to the central management device 4 without passing through the terminal device 2 (or via other devices). Anyway.
Furthermore, the central management device 4 may be a device that can directly communicate with a plurality of terminal devices 2 without using a relay device.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, the relay device 3 is provided for each of a plurality of gaming machines (each island), but the relay device 3 may be provided for each gaming machine.
A case where the terminal device and the gaming machine are integrated is also conceivable.
[0147]
In addition, the gaming machine in the present invention is not limited to the pachislot gaming machine (slot machine) as described in this embodiment, for example, a ball such as a pachinko gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, or a sparrow ball gaming machine. It may be a gaming machine or other gaming machines.
[0148]
In addition, it should be considered that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[0149]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, service points can be given to members in accordance with the degree of contribution to the amusement store, thereby providing services that satisfy the members and increasing the number of visits of the members. .
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a member management apparatus.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a member management apparatus.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing relating to member information and the like in the central management device and the terminal device of the member management device.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing service information creation processing.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a first example of service point update processing;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a second example of service point update processing;
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display displaying game data of a gaming machine connected to the terminal device in the information display device of the terminal device.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of a point service selection screen in the information display device of the terminal device.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a screen display example during data capture when service information provision is selected on the selection screen of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a first display example of a service information provision screen in the information display device of the terminal device.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a second display example of a service information provision screen in the information display device of the terminal device.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a third display example of a service information provision screen in the information display device of the terminal device.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a fourth display example of a service information provision screen in the information display device of the terminal device.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display for notifying that service information is provided when the number of games of the gaming machine reaches a predetermined number in the information display device of the terminal device.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a screen display example on the information display device of the terminal device in which service information data is being fetched when the number of games of the gaming machine reaches a predetermined number;
16 is a diagram illustrating a first display example of a detail display screen of service point contents displayed when details are selected on the selection screen of FIG. 8;
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a second display example of a detail display screen of service point contents displayed when details are selected on the selection screen of FIG. 8;
FIG. 18 is a table showing the relationship between game medium consumption per unit time and the number of game points given in accordance with the consumption.
FIG. 19 is a table showing the relationship between the number of points visited and the number of game points given according to the number of points visited during a predetermined period.
FIG. 20 is a table showing the relationship between the amount of game media wasted until a winning special prize is won and the number of game points awarded according to the amount of wasted.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Member management device
2 Terminal device (service point grant means, service point grant mode change means, store visit point grant means, game point grant means)
23 RAM (storage means)
26 Liquid crystal display (information display device, performance information providing means)
4 Central management device (service point granting means, service point granting mode changing means, gaming point giving means, gaming machine performance information management means, performance information providing means, individual recognition information generating means)
45 Member information storage unit (member information storage means, storage means)
100 gaming machine (variable display device, lottery means, special winning establishment enabling means, probability setting means, special winning winning storage means, special winning winning signal output means, special winning establishment signal output means)

Claims (4)

In a member management apparatus for managing a player registered as a member in a gaming store where a plurality of gaming machines configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player are installed,
Service point granting means for granting service points related to the provision of services at the amusement store to players registered as members;
Member information storage means for storing a plurality of types of member information unique to a registered player,
A gaming machine performance information management means for managing performance information relating to occurrence of a special gaming state changing in the gaming machine as numeric information;
Provided in the vicinity of each gaming machine, when the service point reaches a predetermined number, the performance information managed by the gaming machine performance information management means on the condition that the predetermined number of service points is subtracted as a member A performance information providing means for providing to a registered player,
The service point granting means includes service point granting mode changing means for changing the service point granting mode according to the unique conditions of the player registered as a service point grantee,
The service point grant mode changing means increases a service point grant rate in accordance with an increase in game media consumption per unit time by a member,
The performance information providing means can provide performance information on other gaming machines without subtraction of service points on the day when performance information is provided for a predetermined gaming machine once, and the performance information is Individual recognition information that generates individual recognition information that allows only the player to recognize the performance information by associating with the member information of the player who is the provision target of the performance information stored in the member information storage means Including the generating means, and providing the performance information only to the corresponding player by the individual recognition information,
The individual recognition information generation means compares and determines a plurality of pieces of numeric information included in the plurality of types of member information and the performance information, selects the same piece of numeric information, and member information corresponding to the selected piece of numeric information The member management apparatus is characterized in that the individual performance information is generated using a personal computer. In a member management apparatus for managing a player registered as a member in a gaming store where a plurality of gaming machines configured to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player are installed,
Service point granting means for granting service points related to the provision of services at the amusement store to players registered as members ;
Member information storage means for storing a plurality of types of member information unique to a registered player,
A gaming machine performance information management means for managing performance information relating to occurrence of a special gaming state changing in the gaming machine as numeric information;
Provided in the vicinity of each gaming machine, when the service point reaches a predetermined number, the performance information managed by the gaming machine performance information management means on the condition that the predetermined number of service points is subtracted as a member A performance information providing means for providing to a registered player ,
The service point grant means
Service point grant mode changing means for changing the service point grant mode according to the specific conditions of the player registered as a service point grant target;
A store point grant means for granting a store point as a service point according to a member's visit to the amusement store,
A game point granting means for granting a game point as a service point upon establishment of a predetermined condition during a member's game;
The service point grant mode changing means increases the game point grant rate by the game point grant means in accordance with an increase in the number of store visit points given by the store visit point grant means during a predetermined period ,
The performance information providing means can provide performance information on other gaming machines without subtraction of service points on the day when performance information is provided for a predetermined gaming machine once, and the performance information is Individual recognition information that generates individual recognition information that allows only the player to recognize the performance information by associating with the member information of the player who is the provision target of the performance information stored in the member information storage means Including the generating means, and providing the performance information only to the corresponding player by the individual recognition information,
The individual recognition information generation means compares and determines a plurality of pieces of numeric information included in the plurality of types of member information and the performance information, selects the same piece of numeric information, and member information corresponding to the selected piece of numeric information The member management apparatus is characterized in that the individual performance information is generated using a personal computer.   The game point giving means has storage means for storing game information for establishing the predetermined condition, and even when a member is in an inaccessible state with the member management device, the game information is temporarily stored in the storage means. When the member is again in an access state with the member management apparatus, the establishment of the predetermined condition is monitored using the halfway game information stored in the storage means. Item 3. The member management device according to Item 2. The member management device includes:
A terminal device that is arranged in the vicinity of the gaming machine and acquires member specifying information from a member storage medium held by the member;
A central management device that receives information from a plurality of terminal devices;
The member management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the member management device is configured as follows.

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