JP5816951B2 - Game trend management system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game trend management system that utilizes game trend information extracted based on various data relating to a player's gaming behavior.

Conventionally, in game halls where game machines such as slot machines and pachinko machines are installed, the game store operation and management are compiled by analyzing the store visit history and game history of the players and analyzing the store visit information, etc., for a certain period of time. And is useful for sales strategies.
For this reason, various measures for collecting store visit information and the like have been taken.
For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for collecting more store visit information and the like by using a mail distribution system.
Specifically, the store visit information output from the player's mobile phone is acquired in accordance with the player's operation, and the player is provided with useful information (such as advantageous campaign information or lottery in return). Opportunity etc.) is distributed to the mobile phone of the player.

JP 2004-258807 A

It is an object of the present invention to provide a game trend management system that provides services useful to a player.

In order to achieve the above object, a game trend management system according to the present invention includes a communication terminal possessed by a player and a management server that manages the trend of the player, which are communicably connected via a predetermined communication means. a composed gaming trend management system, the communication terminal is connected to the management server by reading the predetermined code information displayed on the installed gaming machine in a game field, the position information and the game before Symbol communication terminal Data transmitting means for transmitting the identification information associated with the player as player behavior data to the management server, the management server based on the player behavior data received from the communication terminal , serial and gaming trend information extraction means for extracting the identification information associated with the player to the game arcade and corresponds to the location information of the communication terminal as a game trend information, extracted the Gaming trend management, wherein the gaming trend information storage means for storing trick trends information, and gaming trend information transmitting means for transmitting the game trend information stored via a predetermined communication means viewable, further comprising a system.

It is a schematic structure figure showing a schematic structure of a game trend management system concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the game trend management system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a table figure which shows an example of a player information table. It is a table figure which shows an example of a game hall position information table. It is a table figure which shows an example of a point reference table. (A) is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit of the management server, (b) is the configuration of the control unit of the mobile phone, and (c) is the configuration of the control unit of the hall computer. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the extraction process of game trend information. It is a data table which shows an example of game trend information. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the analysis result based on game trend information. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the game trend management method which concerns on this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a game trend management system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a schematic configuration of a game trend management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, the game trend management system 1 of the present embodiment provides various information related to game trends via a dedicated Web site (hereinafter referred to as a dedicated site). Also, it has a role as a Web server that distributes various Web pages constituting this dedicated site.
The dedicated site includes, for example, a top page, a member registration page, a game trend information page, a point service page, and the like, and information posted on each page can be browsed via a Web browser or the like.

The management server 10 is connected to the hall computer 30 and the external server 50 installed in the game hall via communication means such as the Internet network 70, and for example, game trend information (players) of players registered as members (Information such as game history, age, sex, birthday, etc.) is transmitted to the hall computer 30 or the like so as to be viewable.
That is, in a game hall or the like that receives this information browsing service, it is possible to browse the game trend information of the player via the hall computer 30 or the like, thereby providing, for example, privilege information more effective for the player. Making it possible.
In addition, in order to acquire more game trend information of players who are members, a point service that gives valuable points that can be exchanged for prizes or services (hereinafter referred to as prizes) in exchange for the acquisition of game trend information. I am trying to provide it.

In order to provide such a complex service, the management server 10 is communicably connected to the mobile phone 20 via a mobile communication service management server 90 operated by a mobile phone company or the like, and can perform predetermined actions of the player. Accordingly, player trend data (player position information, member information (ID), game machine model information, etc.) transmitted from the mobile phone 20 is acquired via the operation server 90.
In addition, the management server 10 assigns a certain point to each player every time the player trend data is acquired, and also manages the point service such as subtracting a considerable point when exchanging with a prize or the like. Like to do.
When acquiring the player trend data, the QR code (registered trademark) 400 representing the model information is displayed on the housing of the gaming machine 40, thereby simplifying the acquisition of the model information and the GPS signal. By using the receivable mobile phone 20, the player's position information is obtained accurately and widely.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the game trend management system according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game trend management system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a management server 10 that manages a dedicated site, a mobile phone 20 possessed by a player, a hall computer 30 installed in a game hall, A gaming machine 40 such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine installed in the amusement hall, an external server 50 of an external site affiliated with a dedicated site, and an operation server 90 of a mobile phone company are configured.

Here, the management server 10 and the operation server 90 are connected via a predetermined communication line, and the operation server 90 is portable via a mobile communication network including a base station (not shown) operated by a mobile phone company. The telephone 20 is connected to be communicable.
The management server 10 is also connected to the hall computer 30 and the external server 50 via a predetermined communication line.
This “predetermined communication line” is any publicly known public line, commercial line or dedicated line known in the art, and enables bidirectional or one-way data communication. Specifically, an Internet line network, an intranet network, a LAN, a WAN, an analog telephone network, a digital telephone network, and the like are applicable, and the Internet line network 70 is used in this embodiment.

[Management Server]
The management server 10 manages and manages a dedicated site for realizing the game trend management system 1 of the present invention.
Specifically, it plays a role of providing game trend information acquired from a player who is a member to the outside through a dedicated site.
Also, it plays a role of managing points given to the player for the acquisition of game trend information.
Therefore, the management server 10 includes a communication unit 11, a storage unit 12, a display unit 13, an operation unit 14, and a control unit 15, as shown in FIG.

The communication unit 11 is a communication interface for communicating with the hall computer 30, the external server 50, and the operation server 90, and transmits / receives necessary data / signals to / from these external devices via the Internet network 70. Do.
For example, a member information registration request signal from the mobile phone 20 or other communication terminal, a game trend information browsing request signal from the hall computer 30, and various information (players) transmitted from the mobile phone 20 from the management server 90 ID, position information, gaming machine model information, etc.) and response signals and necessary information corresponding to these request signals are transmitted.

The storage unit 12 can be configured with, for example, a ROM, a RAM, an HDD, and the like, and stores programs and data for executing various functions of the management server 10.
Data stored in the storage unit 12 includes a player information table 121, a game hall location information table 122, a map information database 123, a point reference table 124, and the like.

In the “player information table 121”, player attribute information including a player name and other attributes is registered in advance for each player ID. A player registered in the “player information table 121” becomes a member of the aforementioned point service.
The registration of the “player information table 121” can be performed free of charge by, for example, a player accessing the member registration page of the dedicated site using the mobile phone 20 or another communication terminal and inputting necessary items. it can.

FIG. 3 is a table showing an example of the player information table.
As shown in this figure, the “player information table 121” can be configured with “ID” and “player attribute information” as items.
“ID” is player identification information, and specifically, a unique ID attached to the mobile phone 20 possessed by the player is used as the player identification information. For example, an arbitrary ID number stored in an IC chip mounted on the mobile phone 20, a phone number or mail address of the mobile phone 20, or other unique ID can be used.
The “player attribute information” is attribute information of the player, and can be configured by various items such as “address”, “age”, and “sex” in addition to the “name” of the player.

The “game hall location information table 122” is a table in which location information of game halls is registered for each game hall name.
FIG. 4 is a table showing an example of the game hall location information table.
As shown in this figure, the “game hall location information table 122” can be configured with “game hall name” and “position information” as items.
As the “location information”, the address of the game hall can be used.

  The “map information database 123” is a database that stores map information of buildings, roads, administrative divisions, railways, and the like corresponding to latitude / longitude or addresses in a displayable manner.

FIG. 5 is a table showing an example of the point reference table.
As shown in this figure, the “point reference table 124” is a table in which the number of points necessary for exchanging with a prize in the point service is associated with each prize. The point reference table 124 is referred to when a player exchanges points and prizes, and can be browsed as necessary.

The display unit 13 can be configured by, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a CRT (CRT), a plasma display, or the like.
The operation unit 14 includes a keyboard, a mouse, and the like, and can select and input predetermined data, instructions, commands, and the like.

The control unit 15 can be configured by, for example, a CPU. By reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 12, the control unit 15 sends a command to each component of the management server 10 or operates by itself to manage the program. Various functions of the server 10 are executed and controlled.
Hereinafter, functions of the control unit 15 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the control unit 15 includes a game trend information extraction unit 151, a position information conversion unit 152, a game trend information storage unit 153, a game trend information transmission unit 154, and a point storage unit 155. .
The game trend information extraction unit 151 extracts game trend information related to the player based on the player behavior data received from the mobile phone 20.
Specifically, the player is specified based on the ID received from the mobile phone 20, the game hall is specified based on the position information, and the specified player and game hall are extracted.
Further, based on the model information received from the mobile phone 20, the model of the gaming machine that has played is extracted.
And the date which received these player action data is acquired as game date information.
In this way, “when”, “who”, “in which game hall”, “in which model”, and the fact that the game was performed can be extracted as game trend information.

Here, the game trend information extraction processing in the management server 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the game trend information extraction processing.
First, the game trend information extraction unit 151 searches the player information table 121 for player attribute information having the same ID as the ID received from the mobile phone 20 (a).
As a result, when player attribute information with the same ID is detected from the player information table 121, the player attribute information is extracted (b).
When the player attribute information with the same ID is not detected, the processing is stopped as an error handling. In this way, unauthorized access from non-members can be prevented.
Further, the position information conversion means 152 converts the position information received from the mobile phone 20 into position information in a predetermined format (c). Specifically, the player's position information consisting of latitude and longitude is converted into address information.

Then, the game trend information extraction means 151 searches the game hall position information table 122 for a game hall having the same address as the address information after being converted by the position information conversion means 152 (d).
As a result, when a game hall with the same address is detected from the game hall position information table 122, the game hall name is extracted (e). At this time, the management server 10 acquires the current date and time as game date and time information using the clock function owned by itself.
If a game hall with the same address is not detected, the process is canceled as an error, and the game behavior data including this position information and received from the mobile phone 20 is discarded.
In this way, it is possible to restrict access from places other than the game arcade, and to prevent deterioration in accuracy due to erroneous information.
That is, since it is possible to extract only an accurate game place where the player is exactly playing, it is possible to obtain highly reliable game trend information.

The game trend information storage unit 153 stores the information extracted in this manner in association with each other and stores it as game trend information.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of game trend information stored by the game trend information storage unit 153.
As shown in this figure, the game trend information is stored in association with player attribute information (only the name is shown in FIG. 8), game date and time, game hall, and model name for each ID. Further, points can be stored in association with these by the function of the point storage means 155 described later.

The game trend information transmission means 154 transmits the game trend information stored in this way so that it can be browsed to the hall computer 30 or the like while concealing a mask or the like on all or part of data that can be personal information. can do.
Specifically, the stored game trend information is posted on a Web page (the personal information portion is masked). In this way, in response to a browsing request from the hall computer 30 or the like, the management server 10 can transmit the game trend information Web page to the hall computer 30 or the like that requested the game computer. Then, game trend information can be browsed via a Web browser or the like.
If necessary, the game trend information transmission means 154 can transmit the game trend information without performing the concealment process.

Further, the game trend information transmitting means 154 can attach the map information stored in the map information database 123 to the game trend information and transmit it together.
Thereby, hall computer 30 grade | etc., Can browse a related map in combination with required game trend information.

The point storage unit 155 manages a point service provided via a dedicated site.
The “point service” is a service that gives a player points according to a gaming act, and the accumulated points can be exchanged for prizes provided by the game hall. It can also be used for regional development through cooperation with local shops, such as allowing exchange of service tickets for nearby restaurants.
In order to realize this point service, the point storing means 155 obtains a certain point (for example, one point for one game trend information acquisition) every time the game trend information is acquired from the mobile phone 20 of the player. The accumulated value is obtained and stored in association with the ID of the player.
In addition, when the management server 10 receives a notification to exchange with a prize etc. via the hall computer 30 etc., the point reference table 124 is referred to and the number of points corresponding to the prize etc. to be exchanged is accumulated. It is updated by subtracting from the number of points.
That is, by providing such a point service, an incentive for a player to transmit player behavior data is activated.

[mobile phone]
As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile phone 20 includes an image reading unit 21, a GPS receiving unit 22, a storage unit 23, a communication unit 24, a display unit 25, an operation unit 26, and a control unit 27.
The image reading unit 21 (code reading means) extracts information contained in the two-dimensional code from an image of a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) acquired through a built-in digital still camera, for example. .
Specifically, the image reading unit 21 reads the two-dimensional code 400 displayed on the housing of the gaming machine 40 in accordance with the player's operation. The two-dimensional code 400 includes access information for accessing the management server 10 in addition to the model information of the gaming machine 40.
For this reason, the image reading unit 21 can extract the model information of the gaming machine 40 and the access information to the management server 10 from the read two-dimensional code 400.

The GPS receiver 22 receives GPS signals from a plurality of GPS satellites 80 orbiting the earth on a predetermined orbit, and based on the GPS signals, obtains accurate position information (latitude / longitude information) of the mobile phone 20 (that is, a player). Ask.
The storage unit 23 can be configured by, for example, a ROM, a RAM, an IC chip, and the like, and stores programs and data for executing various functions of the mobile phone 20.
In addition, the storage unit 23 stores the ID (for example, e-mail address, etc.) of the player who owns the mobile phone 20.

The communication unit 24 is a communication interface for performing communication with the management server 10 via a base station (not shown) and the operation server 90.
Specifically, the communication unit 24 transmits player behavior data including the above-described player ID, position information, and model information to the management server 10 via the management server 90 (data transmission unit).
In addition, when registering member (player) information constituting the player information table 121, a member registration page browsing request signal, registration information, and the like are transmitted to the management server 10.
Also, when using the point service, a browsing request signal for the accumulated point value is transmitted to the management server 10.

The display unit 25 can be composed of, for example, a liquid crystal panel, and can display characters, figures, data, and other images used for confirmation and operation on the screen.
Specifically, the image reading unit 21 obtains an image of the two-dimensional code 400 displayed on the housing of the gaming machine 40, and the access information of the management server 10 extracted from the two-dimensional code 400 is displayed on the screen. Can be made.
For example, information prompting access to the management server 10 can be displayed, and the URL of the management server 10 can be linked to the information. In this way, the player can connect the mobile phone 20 and the management server 10 only by selecting the information.
The operation unit 26 is composed of various operation keys for inputting alphanumeric characters, kana, symbols, etc., or for determining the input, and can select and input predetermined data, instructions, commands, and the like. .

The control unit 27 can be configured by, for example, a CPU. By reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 23, the control unit 27 sends a command to each component of the mobile phone 20, or operates by itself to Various functions of the telephone 20 are executed and controlled.
Here, the control unit 27 of the mobile phone 20 according to the present embodiment includes an access restriction unit 271 as shown in FIG.

The access restricting means 271 prevents access to the management server 10 when a considerable time has elapsed after reading the two-dimensional code 400.
For example, a timed control program that can be controlled such that the operation until then becomes invalid and the display screen disappears after the set time elapses is installed in the mobile phone 20 in advance. Then, the function of this program is activated simultaneously with the acquisition of the two-dimensional code 400, and after a certain time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed, a connection request to the management server 10 extracted from the two-dimensional code 400 is obtained. Even if the connection is made, the connection request is not accepted, or the access information itself displayed on the display unit 25 is deleted.

If it does in this way, acquisition of useless player action data by the timing unrelated to a game can be prevented, and acquisition of an incorrect game place and game date and time can be prevented.
In other words, by imposing such a time limit, the reliability of data handled in this system can be maintained at a certain level.

[Hall computer]
The hall computer 30 is an information processing device such as a personal computer installed in a game arcade, and is connected to each gaming machine 40 via a network such as a normal LAN, and collects and manages data related to the game.
As shown in FIG. 2, the hall computer 30 includes a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32, a display unit 33, an operation unit 34, and a control unit 35.
The communication unit 31 is a communication interface for communicating with the management server 10 via the Internet network 70.
Specifically, a game trend information browsing request signal is transmitted to the management server 10 via the communication unit 31, and the requested game trend information is received from the management server 10.
Further, when using the point service, information such as prizes to be exchanged is transmitted to the management server 10 in response to a request from the player.

The storage unit 32 can be composed of, for example, a ROM, a RAM, an HDD, and the like, and stores programs and data for executing various functions of the hall computer 30.
The display unit 33 is configured by, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), a CRT (CRT), a plasma display, or the like, and can display necessary information on the screen.
For example, a game trend information web page transmitted from the management server 10 can be displayed on the screen via a web browser.
In addition, it is possible to display on the screen a list of prizes and the like that are subject to point exchange in the point service.
The operation unit 34 includes a keyboard, a mouse, and the like, and can select and input predetermined data, instructions, commands, and the like.
For example, the management server 10 can be requested to browse game trend information by operating the operation unit 34.
In addition, when exchanging points in the point service, it is possible to perform an operation of designating a prize to be exchanged.

The control unit 35 can be configured by, for example, a CPU. By reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 32, the control unit 35 sends a command to each component of the hall computer 30 or operates by itself to execute the hall. Various functions of the computer 30 are executed and controlled.
Here, as shown in FIG. 6C, the control unit 35 of the hall computer 30 according to the present embodiment includes a browsing request unit 351, a game trend information storage unit 352, and a data editing unit 353.

The browsing request unit 351 requests the management server 10 to browse the game trend information according to a predetermined operation.
The browsing request can specify, for example, a range of game trend information (for example, a period, a region, a game room, etc.).
The game trend information storage unit 352 stores the game trend information received from the management server 10.
The game trend information stored by the game trend information storage means 352 is also formed as shown in FIG.
The data editing means 353 is for editing the stored game trend information in a desired format in accordance with a predetermined operation. Specifically, the data editing means 353 changes the data arrangement of the game trend information based on one or more categories, Perform graphing and digitization. The game trend information before and after editing or during editing can be output and displayed on the display unit 33.

Here, the game trend information editing process performed by the data editing means will be described with a specific example.
FIG. 9 (a) is a graph based on the game trend information of the player A, through an edit for obtaining the “number of games” of “machine type”, and the “number of games” of the “specific game machine”. Is edited into “by amusement hall” and graphed.
FIG. 9B is a graph of this based on editing for determining “number of games” for “by game hall” and “by time zone” based on the game trend information of the player A.
FIG. 9 (c) shows a map of each game hall based on the game trend information of the player A through editing for “game number” of “by time zone”, “by weekday / holiday”, and “by game hall”. In addition, the “number of games” of “by time zone” and “by weekday / holiday” are graphed and the address of the player A is shown on the map.
FIG. 9D is a graph visualizing game trends of “by game date and time” and “by game hall” based on the game trend information of the player A.

Then, by taking these figures into consideration, the following matters can be grasped or estimated as the game trends of the player A.
(A) There is a high tendency to play in slot machines, and in particular, all slots A, B, and C tend to play equally many games. (See FIG. 9A).
(B) With regard to slot A, there is a high tendency to play at game hall A. As a reason, it is expected that the game hall A is the closest from home and that there are many holiday games (see FIGS. 9A to 9C).
(C) There are many games in the morning in the game hall A, and there are cases in which the game is played in the game hall B in the afternoon (see FIGS. 9B and 9C).
(2) There is a tendency to play at a plurality of game halls in one day. In particular, there is a tendency to play at the game hall B after playing at the game hall A, and a tendency to play at the game hall C after playing at the game hall B (see FIG. 9D).

As a result, it is considered effective to take the following countermeasures at each game hall. In addition, since the countermeasures for the player A differ depending on the game hall, the explanation will be made separately for each game hall.
For example, when the game hall A acquires the information, it is considered effective to plan an afternoon time service so that the player A is not allowed to play at the game hall B in the afternoon and notify the player A. It is also effective to plan a weekday-only campaign and notify the player A so that the game is played on weekdays.
In addition, when the game hall B obtains the information, it is considered effective to plan the morning time service and notify the player A so that the player A can play at the game hall B in the morning. . As the notification method, it is considered effective to place an advertising medium or the like along the road or sidewalk between the home of the player A and the game hall A.
In addition, when the game hall C in which the slot A or the slot B is not installed acquires the information, it is desirable for the game hall C to consider the installation of the slot A or the slot B. And when installation is determined, it is effective to notify the player A to that effect. As the notification method, it is considered effective to place an advertising medium or the like along the road or sidewalk between the home of the player A and the game hall A and the game hall B.

In addition to the above example, for example, when there is a player who plays in a plurality of game halls in one day, the game hall that the player plays first is specified, and Effective countermeasures can be taken against game trends.
In addition, when there is a player who plays a game from the evening, it is possible to analyze whether or not the player has flowed from another game hall and to take effective countermeasures based on the analysis result.
In addition, it is also possible to analyze game trends based on attribute information such as the player's age, sex, blood type, and company address.

[Game machine]
The gaming machine 40 is a gaming device such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine installed in a game hall.
On the gaming machine 40, a two-dimensional code 400 including model information of the gaming machine 40 and access information of the management server 10 is displayed. In addition to the type of gaming machine 40, the model information can include the manufacturer, model, and the like.
For example, the two-dimensional code 400 can be affixed to a casing of the gaming machine 40, or the two-dimensional code 400 can be displayed on a liquid crystal when the gaming machine 40 has a liquid crystal panel.
In the case of liquid crystal display, the display timing of the two-dimensional code 400 can be controlled by a control unit (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 40. For example, the two-dimensional code 400 is displayed at the time of standby and payment, and both are read by the player's mobile phone 20, whereby the game start time and end time can be extracted. In this way, the game time zone and the total game time can be obtained.
It is also possible to display the two-dimensional code 400 in response to the occurrence of various events such as jackpots.

[Management server]
The operation server 90 is a server device that operates a mobile communication service provided by a mobile phone company.
The management server 90 has a role as a gateway server that relays communication between the mobile phone 20 and an external network.
Therefore, the management server 90 includes a data transfer unit 91.
The data transfer unit 91 converts the data (player behavior data) received from the mobile phone 20 into a data format that can be received by the management server 10, and converts the data into a protocol that can be received by the management server 10. The subsequent player behavior data is transferred to the management server 10 via a predetermined communication line.

[External server]
The external server 50 is a site management server that manages another Web site different from the dedicated site.
By connecting the dedicated site managed by the management server 10 and the Web site managed by the external server 50 so as to be able to cooperate with each other, various services can be provided.
For example, when the external server 50 is (1) a site management server that manages a manufacturer site of a gaming machine, and (2) a site management server that manages an external site that operates an external point service. explain.
The external server 50 has substantially the same functional configuration as the hall computer 30 described above, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(1) In the case of a site management server at a gaming machine manufacturer site In this case, the external server 50 is a Web server that publishes information about the gaming machine, such as product information, company overview, direct sales information of original goods, and events via the manufacturer site. Inherently has the role of
Here, the external server 50 can browse and edit the game trend information acquired from the management server 10.
Thereby, the gaming machine manufacturer can acquire not only its own gaming machine 40 but also the installation status and operating status of the gaming machine 40 made by other companies in a wide area, which can be used for examining business plans and production plans. it can.

The external server 50 can also publish and disclose editing information based on game trends on the manufacturer site.
For example, for each player ID, a count value or ranking data indicating how many game halls have been played is posted on a Web page, and a player who has reached a certain count value or ranked higher On the other hand, the original goods and digital contents of the machine manufacturer will be presented as gifts.
In this way, the player's willingness to play can be increased, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine 40 can be improved and the game trend information can be acquired more smoothly.

(2) In the case of a site management server for a website that operates an external point service "External point service" is another point service that is different from the point service of a dedicated site, and includes various products and services. This is a service that gives members points based on the purchase price or the number of visits. For example, services provided by electronic commerce services such as books and miscellaneous goods, nearby shopping street federations, CD / DVD rental shop chains, and the like are assumed. The points can be used for purchases and the like for the next product and service.
The external server 50 adds and subtracts points necessary for managing such an external point service (point storage means).

Here, in the present embodiment, it is possible to use the points accumulated in the point service of the dedicated site in the affiliated external point service or use the points accumulated in the external point service in the point service of the dedicated site. To do.
Specifically, the points accumulated by the point service can be transferred to each other.
Therefore, when the external server 50 receives a point transfer request from the transfer source management server 10, the external server 50 performs a process of adding a corresponding point as a point of its own point service. The process of subtracting the points is performed. When the transfer source is the external server 50, the reverse process is performed.
In this way, it is possible to increase the willingness to acquire products, etc. that are not provided by the point service of the dedicated site, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine 40 can be improved and the game trend information can be acquired more smoothly. .

Next, a game trend management method according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a game trend management method according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 10, first, in the management server 10, a player information table 121 and a game hall location information table 122 are registered (S1).
The player information table 121 includes the player ID and the player's name, as well as attribute information such as address, age, and sex, and the player can register via the mobile phone 20 or other communication terminals. it can.
The game hall location information table 122 includes a game hall name and game hall address information.

After completing the registration in the player information table 121 and the like, the player who has visited a certain game hall determines the two-dimensional code 400 displayed on the casing of the gaming machine 40 when the gaming machine 40 to be played is determined. Read by the mobile phone 20 (S2).
Thereby, the image reading unit 21 of the mobile phone 20 interprets the two-dimensional code 400 and acquires the access information of the management server 10 and the model information of the gaming machine 40 (S3). Of these pieces of acquired information, the access information is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 20, and connection to the management server 10 is performed by selecting this display location.

When the mobile phone 20 and the management server 10 are connected, the mobile phone 20 includes a player's ID, location information, and model information of the gaming machine 40 attached to the mobile phone 20 via the communication unit 24. The action data is transmitted to the management server 10 (S4). The player behavior data transmitted from the mobile phone 20 is transferred to the management server 10 via the data transfer unit 91 of the management server 90.
When the management server 10 receives the player behavior data transmitted from the mobile phone 20, the management server 10 extracts and stores game trend information based on the player behavior data (S5).
Specifically, the game trend information extracting means 151 extracts the player attribute information from the player attribute information table 121 based on the ID from the received player behavior data, and determines the game hall name based on the position information. Extracted from the field position information table 122.
Further, the date and time at this time is acquired as game date information.
Then, the game trend information storage unit 153 associates the extracted information with the model information and game date / time information of the gaming machine 40 and stores it as game trend information.

  At this time, the point storing means 155 stores a certain point and its accumulated value in association with the player ID (S6). That is, it manages a point service that can be exchanged for a desired prize or the like within the range of accumulated points.

When the management server 10 receives a game trend information browsing request from the hall computer 30 or the like (S7), the game trend information transmitting means 154 transmits the stored game trend information to the hall computer 30 or the like so as to be browsed. (S8). Specifically, game trend information posted on the Web page is transmitted to the hall computer 30 or the like.
Thereby, the display unit 33 such as a hall computer displays the received game trend information (S9). Specifically, game trend information is displayed as an image by a web browser incorporated in the hall computer 30 or the like.

By the way, with respect to the points saved in step S6, the player who is a member can request the game place to exchange for a desired prize or the like.
In the game hall that has received this request, the employee or the like provides the player with the corresponding prize and makes a point exchange request to the management server 10 through the operation of the hall computer 30 (S10).
The management server 10 that has received the point exchange request refers to the point reference table 124 for the number of points necessary for exchanging premiums, etc., and subtracts it from the accumulated point value of the corresponding member to update it (S11).

As described above, according to the game trend management system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, player behavior data in a wide area is acquired, and game trend information extracted from this data can be browsed or edited for use. .
In addition, by giving the player valuable points that can be exchanged in exchange for player trend data, an incentive is provided for the player to transmit the player trend data.
Furthermore, in cooperation with the manufacturer site and external point services, the services for players can be enhanced and more incentives can be worked.
For this reason, it is possible to provide a useful and highly reliable information distribution service and to provide a service useful to the player.

The preferred embodiment of the game trend management system 1 of the present invention has been described above. However, the game trend management system 1 according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say, implementation is possible.
For example, instead of the mobile phone 20, another communication terminal having a two-dimensional code reading function or a GPS receiving function, such as a small personal computer or a smartphone, can be used.
Also, position information that can be derived based on the positional relationship between the mobile phone 20 and the nearest base station can be used instead of the position information related to the GPS signal.
In this way, the present invention can also be implemented by a mobile phone that does not have a GPS reception function.

In addition, a web page having a function such as SNS may be provided on a dedicated site, a manufacturer site, or the like so that members can exchange items, messages, and the like. In this way, members can be connected to each other, and the game trend management system 1 with higher added value can be realized.
The management server 10 can also edit the saved game trend information and transmit the edited information to the outside.

  The present invention can be suitably used in a game hall that provides game services.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game trend management system 10 Management server 20 Mobile phone 30 Hall computer 40 Game machine 50 External server 70 Internet line network 90 Management server 400 Two-dimensional code

Claims (5)

A game trend management system comprising a communication terminal possessed by a player and a management server that manages the trend of the player, which are communicably connected via a predetermined communication means,
The communication terminal is
Connected to the management server by reading the predetermined code information displayed on the installed gaming machine in a game field, the player action data and the previous SL positional information and the identification information associated with the player's communication terminal as, and a data transmission means for transmitting to said management server,
The management server is
Based on the player action data received from the communication terminal, the previous SL gaming trend information extraction means for extracting the identification information associated with the player to the game arcade and corresponds to the location information of the communication terminal as a game Trend Information ,
Game trend information storage means for storing the extracted game trend information;
A game trend management system comprising: game trend information transmitting means for transmitting the stored game trend information so as to be viewable via a predetermined communication means. The communication terminal is
Comprising code reading means for acquiring connection information to the management server by reading predetermined code information displayed on a gaming machine installed in a game hall;
The code reading means is
Obtaining model information of the gaming machine by reading predetermined code information displayed on the gaming machine;
The data transmission means is
The player behavior data transmitted to the management server includes the model information,
The management server is
The game trend management system according to claim 1, wherein a model of a gaming machine played by a player is extracted as the game trend information based on the model information received from the communication terminal. The management server is
A game location that associates predetermined information of the player with the attribute information of the player, location information of the game place where the gaming machine is installed, and information of the game location An information table,
The game trend information extracting means extracts player attribute information corresponding to the identification information associated with the player received from the communication terminal from the player information table, and a game corresponding to the position information. The information of the place is extracted from the game hall position information table,
3. The game trend management system according to claim 1, wherein the game trend information storage means stores the extracted player attribute information and game hall information as the game trend information. The game trend information extracting means is
If game hall information corresponding to the position information received from the communication terminal is not extracted from the game hall position information table, the game trend information is not extracted based on the player behavior data including the position information. The game trend management system according to claim 3. The communication terminal is
The game trend according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an access restriction unit that prohibits execution of the data transmission unit after a predetermined time has elapsed since the code reading unit was executed. Management system.

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