JP6476028B2 - Management terminal, display device, game shop information sharing system, and game shop information sharing method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a management terminal, a display device, a game store information sharing system, and a game store information sharing method capable of providing information on a plurality of game stores.

  Conventionally, when a store information request including store specifying information of one store is received from an operation terminal operated by a user, if one store specified from the received store specifying information does not belong to a group, While only store information is provided to the operation terminal, when one store belongs to the group, the store information of the group store and the store information of the one store are configured to be provided to the operation terminal. A store information providing apparatus is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4778379

  However, in the conventional store information providing apparatus, in order for a player to receive information, it has been necessary to transmit a store information request using an operation terminal or register a member in advance. For this reason, players who feel resistance to the possession of operation terminals and member registration, and players who do not know the method of member registration cannot receive information, and the scope of information provision is also limited. There was a problem that it was limited to some players such as members.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and does not impose the trouble of possession of an operation terminal, membership registration, etc. to a store visitor, and a plurality of games including other game stores. Management terminal, display device, and amusement store information that can provide store information to visitors without restrictions and can increase the operating rate of the entire amusement store by guiding some of the visitors to other amusement stores. It is an object to provide a sharing system and a game shop information sharing method.

A management terminal according to the present invention is a management terminal provided with store information collecting means capable of collecting store information including operation information of the game device of the store where the game device is installed, Including at least one store and another store other than the first store, the store information can be communicated between the first store and the other store, and the store information of the first store and / or Alternatively, display information generating means capable of generating display information based on store information of the other store, and a display device installed in a place visible to a visitor in the first store and / or the other store Display instruction means capable of performing display based on the display information, and requesting the management terminal installed in the other store to transmit the store information of the other store Other store information request means that can And / or comprises a first store information transmitting means capable of transmitting the store information of the first store to the management terminal installed in the other stores, and wherein the management It is a terminal.

Moreover, the display device according to the present invention is a display device installed in a place that is visible from a visitor in a store, and the store includes at least a store other than the first store and the first store. The store information can be communicated between the first store and the other stores, and the store information includes the operation information collected from the gaming device installed in the first store. Store information and / or other store information including operation information collected from the gaming device installed in the other store, and is generated based on the first store information and / or the other store information. Bei give a display means capable of performing display corresponding to the display information, the display information capable of requesting transmission of the other stores information to the management terminal installed in the other stores Other store information request means, and / or Is information generated by the management terminal comprising a first store information transmitting means capable of transmitting the first store information to the management terminal installed in the other stores, and wherein the Display device.

The game store information sharing system according to the present invention is a game store information sharing system comprising a management terminal capable of managing information in a game store and a display device capable of display, wherein the management terminal includes: A store information collecting means capable of collecting store information including operation information of the game device of the store in which the game device is installed, wherein the store includes a first store and another store other than the first store; The store information can be communicated between the first store and the other stores, and the store information includes operation information collected from the gaming device installed in the first store. Other store information including first store information and operation information collected from gaming devices installed in the other stores, and display information based on the first store information and / or the other store information Display information generator that can generate And display instruction means capable of causing the display device to perform display based on the display information, wherein the display device is visible to a visitor in the first store or the other store together is installed in a place, e Bei display means capable of performing display corresponding to the display information, the management terminal, said other store to the management terminal installed in the other stores Transmitting the store information of the first store to the other store information requesting means capable of requesting transmission of the store information and / or the management terminal installed in the other store A game store information sharing system comprising a first own store information transmission means capable of performing the above.

  According to the management terminal, display device, amusement store information sharing system, and amusement store information sharing method according to the present invention, other amusement stores are included without forcing the visitor to possess the operation terminal or trouble for member registration. The information of a plurality of game stores can be provided to the customers without restriction, and the operation rate of the entire game store can be increased by guiding some of the customers to other game stores.

1 is a block diagram schematically showing a system configuration of a game shop information sharing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block showing an example of connecting a plurality of management servers 30 of the amusement store information sharing system 10 to one headquarter management server 20. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of a management server 30, an island computer 50, and a stand computer 70. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine 130. FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a waveform of an operation signal that can be output to the management computer 30 by the gaming device. The circuit block diagram of the control part of the gaming machine 130 is shown. (A) It is a schematic front view of a common pedestrian machine. (B) It is the block diagram which showed an example of the main structures of the machine 90. (A) It is the front view which showed an example of the terminal device 140. FIG. (B) It is the block diagram which showed an example of the main structures of the terminal device 140. FIG. (A) It is the external appearance perspective view which showed an example of the display apparatus 150. FIG. (B) It is the block diagram which showed an example of the main structures of the display apparatus 150. FIG. (A) It is an example of the unit number management table which linked | related and memorize | stored the unit number and various identification information. (B) It is an example of the accumulation operation information table for recording the operation information of the game device in a predetermined period. (C) It is an example of the operation information table according to game state for memorize | storing operation information according to the game state of the apparatus for games within a predetermined period. (A), (b) It is an example of the operation history information table for recording the history of the operation information of the game device every predetermined time. (A) It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a management server main process. (B) It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a display apparatus main process. (A) It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a game machine main process. (B) It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a main machine main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the operation signal in the amusement store information sharing system 10. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of game shop information in the game shop information sharing system 10. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of display information in the amusement shop information sharing system 10.

  Hereinafter, a game shop information sharing system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
Initially, the whole structure of the game shop information sharing system 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a system configuration of a game shop information sharing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the amusement store information sharing system 10 is predetermined as a first amusement store 12a and a first amusement store installed in a first amusement store (in this example, amusement store A). And a second amusement device 12b installed in a second amusement store (in this example, amusement store B) that is in a group relationship.

  Here, the “predetermined group relationship” means, for example, when the company or manager who manages the amusement store is the same, when the company that manages the amusement store is in a relationship between the parent company and the subsidiary, There are cases where managers are different but have a business alliance, have an address in a specific area, or belong to a specific organization (union, business association, organization, etc.).

  In addition, the first game shop device 12a and the second game shop device 12b in the game shop information sharing system 10 are connected to each other via a network WNW (in this example, the Internet).

  In the present embodiment, an example in which two game stores A and B share mutual game store information will be described, but the game store information sharing system according to the present invention is not limited to this example. Mutual game store information may be shared by three or more game stores.

  In addition, only one of the two game stores A and B (for example, the game store A) shares information of the other store (the game store B), and the other game store (for example, the game store B). May be configured not to share information of other stores (game store A). However, in this case, information on other stores is shared at the amusement store with the larger number of visitors, and the player who has not found a vacant seat at the amusement store with the larger number of visitors is directed to the other store with the least number of visitors. It is preferable to do.

  In the following description, when the first game store (in this example, game store A) is referred to as “own store” or “own store”, the second game store (in this example, game store B). ) May be referred to as “other store” or “other store”, and the second game store (in this example, game store B) may be referred to as “own store” or “own store” The amusement store (in this example, amusement store A) may be referred to as “another store” or “another store”.

<Amusement store equipment>
Next, the game shop equipment 12 (12a, 12b) installed in each game shop A, B will be described.

  The game shop equipment 12 (12a, 12b) of the present example is roughly divided into “office equipment” installed in an office of a game shop and “hall equipment” installed in a hall of a game shop. can do. Note that “office equipment” and “hall equipment” are for convenience of explanation, and the equipment described as “office equipment” may be installed in a place other than the office. A device described as “hall device” may be installed in a place other than the hall.

  Further, in this example, the first game store device 12a installed in the game store A and the second game store device 12b installed in the game store B are the same device. The device will be simply referred to as “amusement store equipment 12”.

<Amusement store equipment / office equipment>
The “office equipment” in this example includes a management server 30 that controls the entire amusement shop equipment 12, a client PC 28 that allows the management server 30 to record information unique to the amusement shop, a management server 30, etc. And a router 26 for connecting to the external network WNW. Details of the management server 30 will be described later.

  The client PC 28 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or personal computer (PC). The client PC 28 stores client information (game) such as advertisement information, event information, fixed holiday information, business hours information, new machine information on the recording device 36 or the recording medium 34 (see FIG. 3) of the management server 30. Store-specific information) can be stored.

<Amusement store equipment / hall equipment>
The “hall device” in this example includes a plurality of island computers 50 connected to the management server 30 via the network LNW, and a plurality of computer computers 70 connected to the island computer 50 via the network LNW. And a plurality of intermediary machines (SAND (registered trademark)) 90 and a call lamp 110 connected via the network LNW under the base computer 70, and connected to the base computer 70 via the call lamp 110. A plurality of gaming machines 130, a plurality of terminal devices 140 capable of communicating with each other via the management server 30 and the network WNW, and a plurality of display devices 150 connected to the management server 30 via the network LNW It is configured.

<Amusement store equipment / Amusement machine operation signal>
In the gaming machine equipment 12, an operation signal transmitted from the gaming machine 130 (hereinafter also referred to as “gaming machine operation signal”, which will be described in detail later) is a call lamp 110, a stand computer 70, and an island computer 50. And is collected and managed by the management server 30.

  In this example, the gaming machine 130 and the management server 30 are connected via the call lamp 110, the base computer 70, and the island computer 50. However, an operation signal transmitted from the gaming machine 130 is transmitted to the management server. Any configuration can be used as long as 30 can be collected. Accordingly, one or more of the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50 may be omitted. For example, an operation signal transmitted from the gaming machine 130 may be used instead of the call lamp 110. (Or the island computer 50) may be configured to receive, and some or all of the calling lamps 110 may be omitted. Further, another device that relays the gaming machine operation signal may be newly added on the network LNW.

<Amusement store equipment / Related equipment operation signal>
In the game shop equipment 12, an operation signal (hereinafter, referred to as a “related device operation signal”) transmitted from the inter-machine 90 is a management server via the computer 70 and the island computer 50. 30 and collected and managed by the management server 30.

  In this example, the intermediary machine 90 and the management server 30 are connected via the intermediary computer 70 and the island computer 50. However, the management server 30 can collect operation signals transmitted from the intermediary machine 90. For example, one or more of the base computer 70 and the island computer 50 may be omitted, or another device that relays the related apparatus operation signal may be newly added on the network LNW. .

<Overall configuration / other examples>
In this example, the first game shop equipment 12a installed in the game shop A and the second game shop equipment 12b installed in the game shop B are configured with the same equipment, but the game shop according to the present invention. The information sharing system is not limited to the configuration of this example. Therefore, for example, only one of the two game stores A and B (for example, the game store A) shares the information of the other store (the game store B), and the other game store (for example, the game store). In the case where B) is configured not to share information of another store (game store A), the display device 150 may be installed only in one game store (game store A).

  Moreover, although the example which controls the whole game shop apparatus 12 with one management server 30 was shown in this example, you may control the whole game shop apparatus 12 with two or more management servers. With such a configuration, it is possible to disperse the control burden required for the overall control of the amusement shop equipment 12 and to increase the overall processing capacity. Further, the numbers of the island computer 50, the computer 70, the inter-machine 90, the calling lamp 110, the gaming machine 130, the terminal device 140, and the display device 150 are not limited to the illustrated numbers.

  Further, another device capable of transmitting an operation signal indicating an operation state may be connected to the network LNW so that the management server 30 can collect the operation signal from the device. For example, a counter (so-called jet counter) is connected on the network LNW, and the management server 30 indicates an operation signal indicating the amount of game media (the number of game balls, the number of game medals, etc.) counted by the counter. You may comprise so that it can collect.

  Further, a part or all of each device (hardware) constituting the game shop device 12 may be replaced with software that realizes a function equivalent to the device (hardware). The network LNW applied to the amusement shop equipment 12 is typically a LAN (Local Area Network), but the communication form is a line that can communicate with each other regardless of whether it is wired or wireless. If it is. The network WNW applied to the amusement store information sharing system 10 is typically a WAN (Wide Area Network), but can communicate with each other regardless of whether it is wired or wireless. It may be a line, and may be connected by a dedicated line such as VPN.

  In addition, although the example in which the terminal device 140 and the management server 30 are connected to each other via the network WNW so as to be communicable with each other is shown, the terminal device 140 and other devices (for example, the display device 150, the gaming machine 130, the call, The lamp 110, the machine 90, the computer 70, the computer installed in the hall such as the island computer 50) may be connected to each other via a network WNW so that they can communicate with each other in a wired or wireless manner.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the management server 30 installed in each store (in this example, amusement store A, B) is connected to the headquarters management server 20 via a network WNW so as to be communicable. The management server 20 is configured to be able to acquire operation information (for example, cumulative operation information, operation information by game state, operation history information, etc., which will be described later) from the management server 30 of each store. The entire system including the headquarters management server 20 may function as the “amusement store information sharing system” according to the present invention.

<Management server>
Next, the management server 30 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the management server 30, the island computer 50, and the base computer 70.

  The management server 30 is a computer that receives a packet (electronic message information including an operation signal; details will be described later) from the subordinate island computer 50 and performs various processes based on the received packet.

<Management server / configuration example>
The management server 30 of this embodiment includes a CPU 31 that controls the entire computer, a ROM 32 for storing basic I / O programs and various data, a RAM 33 for temporarily storing data, a CD-ROM, and a DVD. An external storage drive 35 capable of reading and writing data to and from the recording medium 34, a storage device 36 for storing data, an input device 37 for inputting commands to the management server 30, and various displays In order to measure the time, the number of times, and the like, and the communication unit 39 for communicating with the display device 38 and the island computer 50 or the display device 150 via the network LNW and communicating with the terminal device 140 via the network WNW. The timer 41 is configured. Such a management server 30 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or a personal computer (PC).

  The CPU 31 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from a crystal oscillator (not shown) as a system clock, and executes processing such as an application program or an operating system (OS) stored in the ROM 32, the storage device 36, or the like. Then, processing for storing data, files, and the like necessary for executing the program in the RAM 33, the storage device 36, and the like is performed.

  The storage device 36 stores application programs, OSs, control programs, related programs, member information, and the like, and can be realized by, for example, a hard disk (HDD). Here, “member information” refers to information such as a player's member number, name, sex, date of birth, member attribute, number of balls, points, etc. stored in association with this member number.

  The input device 37 is for inputting a command (command) to the management server 30 and can be realized by, for example, a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), a touch panel, or the like. The display device 38 displays a command input by the input device 37, a response output of the management server 30 with respect to the command, and the like, and can be realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display, or the like.

<Island Computer>
Next, the island computer 50 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The island computer 50 is a computer that receives a packet from the subordinate computer 70, performs a predetermined process on the received packet, and transmits the packet to the management server 30 via the network LNW.

<Island Computer / Configuration Example>
The island computer 50 of the present embodiment includes a CPU 51 for controlling the entire computer, a ROM 52 for storing basic I / O programs and various data, a RAM 53 for temporarily storing data, a management server 30 and a network. The management server communication unit 55 for performing communication via the LNW and the base computer communication unit 56 for performing communication with the base computer 70 via the network LNW are configured. Such an island computer 50 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or personal computer (PC).

<Island Computer / Operation Example>
When the base computer communication unit 56 receives a packet from the base computer 70, the CPU 51 of the island computer 50 stores the received packet information in the RAM 53 and then sends a packet transmission request to the management server communication unit 55. Do. Upon receiving this transmission request, the management server communication unit 55 reads the information of the packet stored in the RAM 53, adds the identification information (ID) of the island computer 50 to the information, and then sends it to the management server 30 via the network LNW. Send.

  Further, the CPU 51 of the island computer 50 adds game state information (a big hit state information, a small hit state information, a probable change state information, an error state information, etc.) indicating the state of a gaming machine 130 to be described later to the packet received from the computer 70. ) Is included, the received gaming state information is stored in the RAM 53 and periodically (for example, every 1 to 5 seconds), a transmission request for gaming state information is sent to the management server communication unit 55. Do. Upon receiving this transmission request, the management server communication unit 55 reads the gaming state information stored in the RAM 53, adds the identification information (ID) of the island computer 50 to the gaming state information, and then manages the management server via the network LNW. 30.

<Computer>
Next, the stand computer 70 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The computer 70 receives a packet from the subordinate machine 90 and the calling lamp 110 via the network LNW, performs predetermined processing on the received packet, and transmits the packet to the island computer 50 via the network LNW. It is.

<Computer / Configuration example>
The stand computer 70 of this embodiment includes a CPU 71 for controlling the entire computer, a ROM 72 for storing basic I / O programs and various data, a RAM 73 for temporarily storing data, an island computer 50 and a network. An island computer communication unit 75 for performing communication via the LNW, and a gaming facility communication unit 76 for performing communication with the interstage machine 90 and the call lamp 110 via the network LNW. . Such a stand computer 70 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or personal computer (PC).

<Computer / Example of operation>
When the gaming equipment communication unit 76 receives a packet from the inter-vehicle machine 90 and the calling lamp 110, the CPU 71 of the computer 70 stores the received packet information in the RAM 73 and then sends it to the island computer communication unit 75. Request packet transmission. Upon receiving this transmission request, the island computer communication unit 75 reads the information of the packet stored in the RAM 73, and includes the identification information (ID) of the base computer 70 and the information of the source machine 90 or the gaming machine 130 in the information. After giving the identification information (ID), the information is transmitted to the island computer 50 via the network LNW.

  Further, the CPU 71 of the stand computer 70 adds game state information (big hit state information, small hit state information, probability change state information, or , Error state information, etc.) are stored, the received game state information is stored in the RAM 73 and periodically (for example, every 1 to 5 seconds) with respect to the island computer communication unit 75 Request to send information. Upon receiving this transmission request, the island computer communication unit 75 reads the gaming state information stored in the RAM 73, and in the information, the identification information (ID) of the base computer 70, the transmission-source machine 90 or the gaming machine 130. After giving the identification information (ID), the information is transmitted to the island computer 50 via the network LNW.

  In this way, the base computer 70 gives the identification information of the transmission machine 90 or the gaming machine 130 and the identification information of the base computer 70 to the packet, and the island computer 50 further provides the island computer. After adding 50 identification information, the packet is transmitted to the management server 30. For this reason, the management server 30 refers to the identification information given to the received packet so that the operation signal included in the packet is from which inter-machine 90 or the gaming machine 130, It is possible to determine the route through which the packet has arrived.

<Amusement machine>
Next, the gaming machine 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. 4 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine that is an example of the gaming machine 130, and FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a waveform of an operation signal that can be output to the management server 30 by the gaming apparatus. is there.

  The gaming machine 130 according to the present embodiment is a gaming device that pays out game media (for example, game balls, game medals) to a player in accordance with a predetermined winning event, and is realized by, for example, a pachinko machine shown in FIG. Is done. In addition, the gaming machine 130 is an external output terminal for transmitting an operating signal indicating the operating status (number of hits, jackpot game, etc.) of the gaming machine 130 to the outside (calling lamp 110 in the present embodiment). (Not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 5, an operation signal (game machine operation signal) that can be transmitted by the gaming machine 130, outbox (not shown), etc. of the present embodiment is an on signal (for example, a high level signal) and an off signal (for example, , A low-level signal). The gaming machine 130 generates a pulse signal by either changing the ON signal of the operation signal to an OFF signal or changing the OFF signal to an ON signal, and transmits the generated pulse signal toward the calling lamp 110. .

  In addition, the specific implementation method of an operation signal is not restricted to this, A part or all of an operation signal may be implement | achieved by a packet (electronic message information) like the interpolator 90 mentioned later, or a pulse The form of the signal may be either a serial signal or a parallel signal.

<Game machines (pachinko machines)>
A pachinko machine that is an example of the gaming machine 130 will be described with reference to FIG. 4. In the gaming machine (pachinko machine) 130, a liquid crystal display device 132 is disposed in the approximate center of the game board surface 131, and a general prize opening is provided around the liquid crystal display device 132. 133, a normal start port 134, a special start port 135, and a variable prize opening 136 are provided.

<Pachislot machines (pachinko machines) / general winning entrances, exit signals>
In this example, a plurality of general winning ports 133 are arranged on the game board surface 131. When a prize is won in the general prize opening 133 (when a game ball enters the general prize opening 133), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are discharged to the upper plate 137. When the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is discharged to the upper plate 137), the gaming machine 130 sends an operation signal (a ball signal) indicating that the game ball has been paid out to the calling lamp 110. Directly output from the external output terminal.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), one pulse signal is output every time one game ball is paid out as an outgoing ball signal. This ball signal is converted into a packet format in the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management server 30 via the call lamp 110, the base computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can recognize that the gaming ball has been paid out in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information on the ball signal, and the packet including the information on the ball signal. The number of game balls paid out in the gaming machine 130 (number of balls) can be acquired. Note that the game balls paid out from the gaming machine 130 may be called prize balls or safe balls in addition to the balls, and the number of balls played may be called the number of prize balls or the number of safe balls.

<Pachislot machines (Pachinko machines) / General start port, start signal>
The normal start port 134 is a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a game ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game board surface 131. In this example, one is provided on the left and right sides of the game board surface 131. They are arranged one by one. When the game ball passes through the general figure starting port 134, a general figure variable game is started by a general figure display device (not shown). When the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the game ball passes through the normal start port 134), the gaming machine 130 generates an operation signal (start signal) indicating that the game ball has won the general start port 134. The signal is output from the external output terminal toward the calling lamp 110.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), as a start signal, every time a winning is made to the general start port 134 (every time a game ball passes through the general start port 134), or a special feature described later. Each time a prize is entered in the figure starting port 135 (every time a game ball enters the special figure starting port 135), one pulse signal is output. The start signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management server 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can recognize that the game ball has won the universal start port 134 (or the special start port 135) in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the start signal.

<Pachislot machines (Pachinko machines) / Special start port, start signal, start signal>
The special figure starting port 135 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew), and in this example, only one is provided at the center. This special figure starting port 135 is provided with a wing member that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball. Is stopped and displayed, the blade member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When the special figure starting port 135 is won (when a game ball enters the special figure starting port 135), a predetermined number (for example, four) of the game balls are discharged to the upper plate 137, and a special figure (not shown) is used. The special figure variation game by the figure display device is started.

  When the output condition is satisfied (for example, when winning at the special figure starting port 135), the gaming machine 130 displays an operation signal (starting signal) indicating that the game ball has won the special figure starting port 135 as a calling lamp. Output to 110 from an external output terminal. The contents of the start signal are as described with reference to FIG. In addition, when the gaming machine 130 discharges the game ball to the upper plate 137 by winning the special drawing start port 135, the gaming machine 130 sends an operation signal (departure signal) indicating that the game ball has been paid out to the calling lamp 110. Directly output from the external output terminal. The contents of the output signal are as described with reference to FIG.

<Pachislot machines (pachinko machines) / Variable prize opening, big win signal>
The variable winning opening 136 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in this example, only one variable winning opening 136 is arranged directly below the special figure starting opening 135. This variable winning opening 136 includes a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and it is impossible to enter a ball while the door member is closed, and a special figure display device wins a special figure variation game and the special figure display device wins. Is stopped and displayed, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. The gaming machine 130 indicates that a jackpot has occurred in the gaming machine 130 when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the special figure display device stops displaying the jackpot symbol (when the jackpot game is won)). An operation signal (big hit signal) is output from the external output terminal toward the calling lamp 110.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), as a big hit signal, the off signal is changed to an on signal when the big hit game is won, and the on signal is changed to an off signal when the big hit game is finished. The signal to be output is output. The jackpot signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management server 30 via the call lamp 110, the base computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can grasp the start and end of the jackpot in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information on the jackpot signal, and can determine the number of packets including the information on the jackpot signal. By counting, information on the number of jackpot games in the gaming machine 130 can be acquired.

<Amusement machines (pachinko machines) / Probability change signal>
Note that the probability of winning a big hit is relatively higher in the jackpot symbol than in the special variation variable game after the big hit game. There is a non-probability big hit symbol that gets lower. The gaming machine 130 has a probability variation jackpot in the gaming machine 130 when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the gaming state changes from the non-probability variation state to the probability variation state). Is output from the external output terminal to the calling lamp 110.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (g), as the probability change signal, when the game state changes from the non-probability change state to the probability change state, the off signal is changed to the on signal, and the game state changes from the probability change state to the non-probability change state. A signal that changes the ON signal to the OFF signal when the state changes is output. The probability change signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management server 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can know the start and end of the probability variation state in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the probability variation signal information.

<Pachislot machines (pachinko machines) / small signal>
Further, the gaming machine 130 generates a small hit in the gaming machine 130 when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the special figure display device stops displaying the small hit symbol (when the small hit game is won)). An operation signal (small signal) indicating that the signal is output from the external output terminal toward the calling lamp 110.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), as the small hit signal, the off signal is changed to the on signal when the small hit game is won, and the on signal is turned off when the small hit game ends. The signal to change to is output. The small win signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management server 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can grasp the start and end of the small hits in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information on the small pay signal, and the number of packets including the information on the small pay signal By counting, information on the number of small hit games in the gaming machine 130 can also be acquired.

<Amusement machines (pachinko machines) / Start signal>
In addition, the gaming machine 130 displays the symbols on the gaming machine 130 when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the special symbol display device stops displaying symbols (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lose symbol, etc.)). An operation signal (start signal) indicating that the operation has been performed is output from the external output terminal toward the calling lamp 110.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), as the start signal, one pulse signal is output each time the special symbol display device stops and displays the symbol. The start signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management server 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can recognize that the symbol has been stopped and displayed on the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the start signal, and can determine the number of packets including the information of the start signal. By counting, information on the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure display device can be acquired.

<Pachislot machines (pachinko machines) / variable winning entrances, ball signals>
In addition, when the gaming machine 130 wins the variable prize opening 136, the gaming machine 130 discharges a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper plate 137. When the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is discharged to the upper plate 137), the gaming machine 130 sends an operation signal (a ball signal) indicating that the game ball has been paid out to the calling lamp 110. Directly output from the external output terminal. The contents of the output signal are as described with reference to FIG.

<Pachislot machines (pachinko machines) / Outbox, hit signal>
In addition, an out box (not shown) having a hitting ball counter (not shown) capable of counting the number of game balls (number of hitting balls) launched on the game board surface 131 is disposed on the back surface of the gaming machine 130. Has been.

  The out-box hitting counting machine externally sends an operation signal (ball hitting signal) indicating that a game ball has been launched toward the game board surface 131 by the ball launching handle 231 toward the calling lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the like. Output from the output terminal. In addition, the game ball launched into the game board surface 131 by the ball launching handle 231 may be called an out ball in addition to the hit ball, and the hit ball number may be called an out ball number.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the output condition is satisfied as the hitting signal (for example, every time one game ball is launched (every time it is consumed)), one pulse Is output. The hitting signal is converted into a packet format by the calling lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management server 30 via the calling lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can recognize that the game ball has been launched toward the game board surface 131 in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the hit ball signal. By counting the number of packets including the above information, it is possible to acquire information on the amount of game balls that have been launched (the number of hit balls).

<Game machines (pachinko machines) / Error signal>
In addition, when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when various abnormalities (errors) are detected), the gaming machine 130 shifts the gaming state to an error state and indicates that the gaming state is an error state. A signal (error signal) is output from the external output terminal toward the calling lamp 110.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (h), as an error signal, when an error state occurs, the off signal is changed to an on signal, and when the error state is canceled (when a non-error state is entered). ) Outputs a signal for changing the ON signal to the OFF signal. The error signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management server 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can grasp the start and end of the error state in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the error signal information.

  Here, the errors that can be detected in the gaming machine 130 include, for example, a magnetic error when detecting abnormal magnetism, a radio wave error when detecting abnormal radio waves, and vibration in order to detect fraud against the gaming machine. Vibration error when detected, illegal winning error such as when a game ball wins the variable winning opening 136 at times other than big hit or small hit, illegal payout error when the number of balls exceeds the specified value, door open Error when the door is opened, glass opening error when the glass is opened, ball clogging error when the game ball is clogged in the winning opening or starting opening, various sensors (for example, the entrance of the winning opening or starting opening) Sensor error in the case of failure of the installed ball detection sensor), communication error in the event of an abnormality in communication between the control units, and power supply error in the event of an abnormality in the power supply system.

<Machine / Other operation signals and machines>
Note that the operation signal of the gaming machine 130 described in the present embodiment is an example, and the operation signal varies depending on the type and model of the gaming machine. Therefore, for example, based on the operation signal (time signal) indicating that the time is short, or when the outbox is full and cannot be counted by the ball counter, the theory is based on the ball information that the gaming machine has. The operation signal includes an operation signal (winning safe signal) for outputting the above number of balls played (theoretical number of balls), an operation signal (replenishment signal) indicating the number of game media supplemented to the gaming machine 130, etc. May be.

  In addition, the gaming machine 130 according to the present embodiment only needs to have a function of transmitting an operation signal indicating the operation state of the gaming machine 130 to the outside. For example, a pachislot machine ( Slot machines), pachislot machines that use pachinko game balls as game media (so-called pachilot machines), and enclosed game machines that circulate and use game balls enclosed in the game machine 130). . In the case of an enclosed game machine, signals that are the same as or similar to some or all of the various signals output from the pachinko machine are output.

  For example, when a slot machine is adopted as the gaming machine 130, an operation signal indicating that a BB (Big Bonus) game or an RB (Regular Bonus) game has started, an operation signal indicating that an AT (Assist Time) is being performed, An operation signal indicating that the reel is rotating, an operation signal indicating that the start lever has been operated, an operation signal indicating that the stop button (stop button) has been operated, and an operation indicating that a game medal has been inserted A signal, an operation signal indicating that a game medal has been betted, an operation signal indicating that a game medal has been paid out, an operation signal indicating that an internal lottery has been performed, an operation signal indicating that a winning combination has been determined, etc. May be output.

  Also, hopper error when abnormality occurs in the hopper for storing game medals, payout error when the number of payout medals exceeds the specified number, door open error when the door is opened, game medals clogged Medal clogging error, sensor error when various sensors (for example, medal detection sensor installed at medal slot) fail, communication error when communication between control units is abnormal, power supply system error A power error operation signal may be output in the event of a failure.

  In addition, information generated based on one or a plurality of operation signals is also included in the operation information. For example, when a packet including batting signal information has not been received from the gaming machine 130 (the gaming machine 130). Vacant seat information indicating whether or not there is a player is set on the game board surface 131), and the vacant seat information is cleared when it is not applicable. Information may be generated. In addition, the operating rate (or the vacant seat rate) of the gaming machine 130 generated based on the vacant seat information may be included in the operating information. Also, a vacant seat information indicating the presence or absence of a player is determined by arranging a camera capable of capturing the inside of the hall in the hall of the gaming store and determining the presence or absence of the player based on an image captured by the camera. May be set.

<Game machine / control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine 130 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a circuit block diagram of the control unit of the gaming machine 130.

  The control unit of the gaming machine 130 is roughly divided into a main control unit 150 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 150. A sub-control unit 170 that controls the game, a pay-out control unit 210 that mainly performs control related to pay-out of game balls in response to a command transmitted by the main control unit 150, a launch control unit 230 that controls the launch of game balls, It is constituted by. The configuration of the control unit is not limited to this example, and the gaming machine 130 may be configured with a smaller number of control units than the present example, or may be configured with a greater number of control units than the present example. May be.

<Game machine / control unit / main control unit>
The main control unit 150 includes a basic circuit (microcomputer) 151 that controls the entire main control unit 150. The basic circuit 151 includes a CPU 152, a ROM 153 for storing control programs and various data, A RAM 154 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 155 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 156 for measuring time and frequency are mounted. Note that the ROM 153 and the RAM 154 may be built in the CPU 152 (the same applies to other CPUs).

  Further, the basic circuit 151 includes a counter circuit 158 that changes a numerical value every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 157 is received, and various sensors 159 (for example, games that pass through each start port, winning port, and variable winning port). A sensor circuit 160 that receives a signal output from a sphere detection sensor for detecting a sphere, etc., and a drive for performing display control of various symbol display devices 161 (for example, a special figure display device or a general-purpose display device). A circuit 162, a drive circuit 164 for performing display control of various status display units 163 (for example, a general map holding lamp, a special map holding lamp, etc.), and various movable members (for example, a blade member of the special chart starting port 135) And a drive circuit 166 for controlling various solenoids 165 for opening and closing a door member of the variable prize opening 136).

  Further, the information output circuit 167 is connected to the basic circuit 151, and as described above, the main control unit 150 sends the operation information of the gaming machine 130 to the call lamp 110 via the external output terminal of the information output circuit 167. And unique information can be output.

  The main control unit 150 is provided with a start signal output circuit 168 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 152 receives the start signal from the start signal output circuit 168. In such a case, game control to be described later is started. The main control unit 150 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 170 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the pay-out control unit 210. The sub-control unit 170 and the pay-out control unit Communication with 210 is possible.

<Game machine / control unit / sub-control unit>
The sub-control unit 170 includes a basic circuit (microcomputer) 171 that mainly controls the sub-control unit 170 based on a command transmitted from the main control unit 150. The basic circuit 171 includes a CPU 172 and a CPU 172. ROM 173 for storing control programs and various effects data; RAM 174 for temporarily storing data; I / O 175 for controlling input / output of various devices; and for measuring time and frequency Counter timer 176 is mounted.

  The basic circuit 171 includes a sound source IC 178 for controlling the speaker 177, a drive circuit 179 for controlling the various lamps 184, a sensor circuit 181 for receiving detection signals from the various sensors 180, an effect display, and the like. A liquid crystal display device 182 for performing the above is connected.

<Game machine / control unit / payout control unit, launch control unit>
The payout control unit 210 controls a payout motor 211 that drives a payout device (not shown) based on a command or the like received from the main control unit 150 and a game based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 212. It detects whether or not the dispensing of the ball has been completed. The launch control unit 230 controls the launch motor 232 based on a control signal output from the payout control unit 210 and a control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount of operation of the ball launch handle 231 by the player.

<Call lamp>
As shown in FIG. 4 above, a calling lamp 110 is provided on the upper part of the gaming machine 130. The calling lamp 110 is a device that includes a display (for example, a liquid crystal display device) that performs a predetermined display (for example, blinking display) in response to a predetermined winning event (for example, a big hit game). Also, it has a function of transmitting the operation signal transmitted from the gaming machine 130 to the base computer 70. Further, the call lamp 110 is provided with a button (not shown), and a player (customer) can call a store clerk or the like by pressing the button.

  When the player presses the button of the call lamp 110, a signal (or packet) notifying that the button has been pressed is transmitted to the management server 30 via the computer 70, and from the management server 30, The employee may be notified of the button being pressed by the player via the terminal device 140 or income (not shown) owned by the employee. As a result, the employee can rush to the calling lamp 110 where the button has been pressed to respond to the player's request or the like.

<Call lamp / operation example>
Specifically, when the call lamp 110 receives an operation signal from the gaming machine 130 (in this embodiment, when a rising edge of the operation signal is detected), a packet (electronic message information) corresponding to the operation signal. Is generated. Further, identification information (unit number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 that is the transmission source of the operation signal is added to the received packet, and then transmitted to the computer 70.

  In the present embodiment, the machine number and the operation signal are transmitted by a single packet. For example, when the “hitting ball signal” is received from the gaming machine 130 with the machine number “100”, the calling lamp 110 A single packet including information of “number = 100, operation signal = ball signal” is generated and transmitted to the computer 70. The specific method of realizing the unit number and the operation signal is not limited to this. For example, the unit number and the operation signal may be transmitted in separate packets, or the unit number and the operation signal are transmitted in the form of a pulse signal. May be.

<Call lamp / Operation example / Big hit signal>
In addition, when the call lamp 110 detects that the big signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when the rising edge of the big signal is detected), the gaming state is the big hit state In order to set the gaming state information (hit state information) indicating that the game state is ON, generate a packet including this gaming state information (hit state information), and identify the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the bonus signal Is added to the computer 70 and transmitted to the computer 70.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the jackpot signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from an on signal to an off signal (when a falling edge of the jackpot signal is detected), game state information (jackpot status information) is displayed. Set to off, generate a packet including this gaming state information (hit state information), add identification information (unit number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the jackpot signal, 70.

<Call lamp / operation example / small signal>
In addition, when the call lamp 110 detects that the small win signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when the rising edge of the small win signal is detected), the gaming state is small hit. The gaming state information (small hit state information) indicating the state is set to ON, a packet including the gaming state information (small hit state information) is generated, and the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the small hit signal is Identification information (unit number) for identification is added and transmitted to the computer 70.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the small win signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from an on signal to an off signal (when a falling edge of the small win signal is detected), gaming state information (small hit state information) Is set to OFF, and a packet including this gaming state information (small hit state information) is generated, and identification information (unit number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the hitting signal is added, To the computer 70.

<Call lamp / Operation example / Probability change signal>
Further, when the call lamp 110 detects that the probability variation signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when the rising edge of the probability variation signal is detected), the gaming state is the probability variation state. Identification information for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the probability variation signal and generates a packet including the gaming state information (probability variation state information). (Station number) is added and transmitted to the computer 70.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the probability variation signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the on signal to the off signal (when the falling edge of the probability variation signal is detected), the gaming state information (probability variation state information) is turned off. A packet including this game state information (probability change state information) is generated, and identification information (unit number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the probability change signal is added to the base computer 70. To do.

<Call lamp / Operation example / Error signal>
In addition, when the call lamp 110 detects that the error signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when the rising edge of the error signal is detected), the gaming state is an error state. Identification information for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the error signal and generates a packet including the gaming state information (error state information). (Station number) is added and transmitted to the computer 70.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the error signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the on signal to the off signal (when the falling edge of the error signal is detected), the gaming state information (error state information) is turned off. Set and generate a packet including this gaming state information (error state information), add identification information (unit number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 that transmitted the error signal, and transmit to the computer 70 To do.

<Call lamp / other examples>
In the present embodiment, the call lamp 110 has a function of transmitting the operation signal received from the gaming machine 130 to the stand computer 70, but the function may be provided to a device other than the call lamp 110. Alternatively, the operation signal may be directly transmitted from the gaming machine 130 to the stand computer 70, and the stand computer 70 may perform a process of converting the operation signal into a packet.

  In addition to the gaming machine 130, the call lamp 110 may be configured to be able to transmit an operation signal. For example, when a call button is provided near the call lamp 110 and the call button is pressed down, The call lamp 110 may be configured to transmit an operation signal (call signal) indicating whether or not the call button is pressed. Further, in this example, an example in which the call lamps 110 are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the gaming machines 130 is shown, but the correspondence relationship between the number of the calling lamps 110 and the gaming machines 130 is not limited thereto.

<Between machines>
Next, the interstage machine 90 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 (a) is a schematic front view of a general inter-machine.

  The inter-machine 90 is a ball lending machine (sand) that lends game balls in response to the insertion of cash or a membership card. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, each gaming machine is adjacent to each gaming machine 130. One unit is installed for every 130 units. In addition, the related apparatus installed corresponding to each gaming machine 130 is not limited to the inter-machine 90, and for example, a card reader, a ball lending machine, a medal lending machine, a prize ball meter (award ball counting) And the like). In addition, game balls may be lent out from the gaming machine 130 in accordance with the insertion of cash or a membership card, or from the inter-machine 90 through a nozzle (not shown). You may comprise so that a game ball may be paid out to the upper plate 137 of the machine 130. FIG.

  Moreover, although the example which provides the game machine 130 on the one-to-one correspondence with the machine 90 was shown, the correspondence of the number of the machine between the machine 90 and the game machine 130 is not limited to this. That is, the inter-game machine 90 is not limited to the “CR unit” that requires one for each gaming machine 130 as in this example, but one for the two gaming machines 130. The “Nikoichi CR unit” that can be operated with a single machine, and an inter-vehicle machine that can operate with one or more of three or more gaming machines 130 are also included. In addition, a table machine having a monitor such as a liquid crystal display device is also included.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the inter-machine 90 includes a bill insertion slot 91, an IC coin insertion slot 92, an IC coin discharge slot 93, a member card insertion slot 94, a lamp 95, and the like. . In addition, the intermediary machine 90 is a communication device for transmitting an operation signal (related apparatus operation signal) indicating an operation status (the number of sold balls, presence / absence of an IC coin, etc.) to the management server 30. (Not shown).

<Between machine / banknote insertion slot, sales signal>
The bill insertion slot 91 is an insertion slot into which a player inserts cash in order to receive rental of game balls. When cash is inserted into the bill insertion slot 91, the inter-machine 90 outputs a packet including information on an operation signal (payment signal) indicating that cash has been deposited from a communication device (not shown). The packet including the information of the deposit signal is transmitted to the management server 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can grasp that the cash is deposited in the inter-machine 90 by receiving the packet including the information of the deposit signal.

<Between machine / IC coin slot, IC coin outlet>
The IC coin insertion port 92 and the IC coin discharge port 93 are openings for inserting and discharging IC coins. Here, the IC coin is a coin-type housing in which a storage medium is built in, and is used for making the number of game media stored as data and facilitating carrying by a player.

<Between machine / sales signal>
When the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the player receives a ball lending with cash or IC coin), the player receives a ball lending in a deposit state from a communication device (not shown). That is, a packet including information on an operation signal (sales signal) indicating that sales have increased is output. In the present embodiment, every time the inter-vehicle machine 90 lends one game ball, it outputs one packet including sales signal information.

  The packet including the sales signal is transmitted to the management server 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can recognize that the game ball has been lent out in the inter-machine 90 by receiving the packet including the sales signal, and count the number of packets including the sales signal. Thus, it is also possible to acquire information on the amount of rented game balls (number of sales balls). Note that the sales balls may be referred to as lent balls, and the number of sales balls may be referred to as the number of lent balls (including stored balls (withdrawals); the same applies hereinafter).

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the operation signal output from the intermediary machine 90 is transmitted to the management server 30 via the intermediary computer 70 and the island computer 50 has been described. However, as described above, the intermediary machine 90 May be transmitted to the management server 30 without going through the base computer 70 and the island computer 50, and the same applies to the operation signal output from the gaming machine 130. Moreover, although the example which transmits the packet containing a sales signal when a player receives a ball lending with cash or IC coin was shown, the medium (for example, credit card, A packet including a sales signal may be output when the player receives a ball loan by electronic money.

<Between machine / member card insertion slot, member card insertion signal>
The membership card insertion slot 94 is an insertion slot that accepts insertion of a membership card (card-type recording medium) distributed in advance to members of the amusement store. In the present embodiment, card identification information is recorded on each member card, and when a player's member card is inserted into the member card insertion port 94 of the inter-machine 90, an internal communication from the member card insertion port 94 is established. The card reader (not shown) provided in the card is configured to read the card identification information of the member card.

  When the output condition is satisfied (for example, when a member card is inserted into the member card insertion slot 94), the inter-vehicle machine 90 operates an operation signal (member) indicating that a member card has been inserted from a communication device (not shown). The packet including the information of the card insertion signal is output. The packet including the information of the membership card insertion signal is transmitted to the management server 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can recognize that the member card has been inserted into the member card insertion port 94 in the inter-machine 90 by receiving the packet including the member card insertion signal.

<Daily machine / member card identification information>
In addition, when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the card reader reads the card identification information of the membership card), the inter-machine 90 is operated to show information for identifying the membership card from a communication device (not shown). A packet including signal information (member card identification information) is output. The packet including the membership card identification information is transmitted to the management server 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can grasp the information for identifying the membership card by receiving the packet including the membership card identification information.

<Between machine / Pick-up signal>
In addition, when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when a storage ball based on the storage ball information associated with the membership card is paid out), the interbank machine 90 has paid out the storage ball from a communication device (not shown). The packet including the information of the operation signal (saving ball payout signal) is output. The packet including the information of the storage ball payout signal is transmitted to the management server 30 via the table computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can grasp that the storage ball based on the storage ball information associated with the membership card has been paid out in the intermediary machine 90 by receiving the packet including the information of the storage ball payout signal, In addition, by counting the number of packets including information on the stored ball payout signal, information on the number of stored balls can be acquired.

<Between machine / member card discharge signal information>
In addition, when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the membership card is ejected from the membership card insertion slot 94), the interstage machine 90 is an operation signal indicating that the membership card is ejected from a communication device (not shown). Packet containing information (member card discharge signal information). The packet including the membership card discharge signal information is transmitted to the management server 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management server 30 can recognize that the membership card has been ejected from the membership card insertion slot 94 in the interstage machine 90 by receiving the packet including the membership card ejection signal information.

  In this embodiment, the member card identification information and the member card insertion signal / member card discharge signal are transmitted by a single packet. For example, when a member card whose card identification information is “01234” is inserted / extracted, the inter-machine 90 generates and transmits a packet including “insertion, 01234” information and “discharge, 01234” information. .

  However, the specific method of realizing the member card identification information, the member card insertion signal, and the member card discharge signal is not limited to this. For example, the member card identification information and the member card insertion signal / member card insertion signal may be transmitted in separate packets, or part or all of the operation information may be transmitted in the form of a pulse signal.

<Between machine / lamp>
The lamp 95 is for displaying the state of the corresponding gaming machine 130 and the inter-vehicle machine 90. In the present embodiment, when the member card is not ejected from the inter-vehicle machine 90, it functions as a notification means for displaying a predetermined color (for example, red) and notifying the user that the member card has been forgotten to be removed.

<Between machine / other examples>
In addition, the operation signal of the intermediary machine 90 demonstrated in this embodiment is an example, and an operation signal changes with kinds of intermediary machine. Therefore, an error signal indicating that an abnormality (error) has occurred may be included in the operation signal depending on the model of the inter-vehicle machine.

  Here, as an abnormality (error) that can be detected in the inter-machine 90, for example, a card identification error when an abnormality is detected in the card identification information of the membership card, a vibration error when vibration is detected, and the door is opened. Error when the door is opened, banknote jam error when banknotes are jammed in the bill insertion slot 91, IC coin jamming error when IC coins are jammed in the IC coin insertion slot 92, member card is jammed in the member card insertion slot 94 Card jam error, various sensor (for example, insertion detection sensor disposed in the bill insertion slot 91, IC coin insertion slot 92, member card insertion slot 94), sensor error, and the computer 70 This includes a communication error when a communication error occurs, a power error when a power supply system error occurs, and the like.

<Between machine / Main configuration>
Next, the main configuration of the inter-machine 90 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7B is a block diagram showing an example of the main configuration of the inter-vehicle machine 90.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the inter-vehicle machine 90 includes an input unit 96, a display unit 97, a control unit 98, a communication unit 99, and a storage unit 100. The input means 96 is, for example, an insertion detection sensor, a numeric keypad, a keyboard, or a touch panel disposed in the above-described bill insertion slot 91, IC coin insertion slot 92, and membership card insertion slot 94, and is input by a user such as a player. It accepts operations. The display unit 97 is, for example, the lamp 95, the liquid crystal display, or the organic EL display described above, and displays a command input from the input unit 96, a response output in response thereto, and the like.

  The control means 98 is, for example, a CPU, and controls the entire machine 90. The communication means 99 controls communication with an external device, and in this example, communicates with the computer 70. The storage unit 100 stores application programs, OS, control programs, related programs, and the like, and can be realized by, for example, a hard disk (HDD).

<Terminal device>
Next, the terminal device 140 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a front view showing an example of the terminal device 140, and FIG. 8B is a block diagram showing an example of the main configuration of the terminal device 140.

  The terminal device 140 includes a portable or stationary information processing device or the like used by a game shop clerk for business, and can be realized by, for example, a remote control, a handy terminal, a PDA (= Personal Digital Assistant), a smartphone, or the like. it can. The terminal device 140 is an information processing device that is mainly used by a shop clerk at an amusement store for business purposes. However, the terminal device 140 may be temporarily used by a player, and is an information processing device that is used only by a store clerk at a game store. It is not limited.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the terminal device 140 includes an input unit 141, a display unit 142, a control unit 143, a communication unit 144, and a storage unit 146. The input means 141 is, for example, a numeric keypad, a keyboard, and a touch panel, and accepts an input operation by a user such as a game shop clerk. The display unit 142 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, and displays a command input from the input unit 141, a response output in response thereto, and the like.

  The control means 143 is a CPU, for example, and controls the entire terminal device 140. The communication unit 144 manages communication with an external device. The communication unit 144 converts various types of information into radio waves and the like and sends them to the outside, and receives radio waves and the like related to various types of information from the management server 30. The storage unit 146 stores an application program, an OS, a control program, a related program, and the like, and can be realized by a hard disk (HDD), a semiconductor memory, or the like, for example.

<Display device>
Next, the display device 150 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is an external perspective view showing an example of the display device 150, and FIG. 9B is a block diagram showing an example of the main configuration of the display device 150.

<Display device / configuration example>
The location of the display device 150 is not particularly limited, but it is preferably installed near the entrance / exit of the amusement store or near the counter. If it arrange | positions in such a place, the display apparatus 150 can be installed in the place where a visitor's eyesight is easy to enter, and the shop visitor who saw the other shop information displayed on the display apparatus 150 is another group store It is possible to increase the operation rate of a plurality of amusement stores that are in a group relationship.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the display device 150 includes an input unit 151, a display unit 152, a control unit 153, a communication unit 154, and a storage unit 156. . The input means 151 is, for example, a touch panel, and accepts an input operation by a user such as a shop clerk or a player.

  The display unit 152 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. Although the structure of the display means 152 is not particularly limited, it is possible to grasp the own store information and the other store information at a glance if a display area capable of simultaneously displaying the own store information and the other store information is provided. As a result, the convenience of the store visitor can be improved. In addition, if the first display area for displaying the own store information and the second display area for displaying the other store information are provided, the store visit can be clearly distinguished from the own store information and the other store information. This makes it possible for a person to grasp only necessary information, and can improve the convenience for the visitor.

  The control means 153 is, for example, a CPU, and controls the entire display device 150. The communication unit 154 manages communication with an external device, converts various information into radio waves and the like, transmits them to the outside, and receives radio waves and the like related to various information from the management server 30. The storage unit 156 stores an application program, an OS, a control program, a related program, and the like, and can be realized by a hard disk (HDD), a semiconductor memory, or the like, for example.

  The display device 150 is not limited to this example. For example, the display device 150 may be a monitor having only the function of the display unit 152. In this case, the monitor includes the control unit 153, the input unit 151, the storage unit 156, and What is necessary is just to comprise so that display information (video signal) may be transmitted with respect to a monitor from a server or a computer by connecting to the server or computer which has the communication means 154.

  Further, by applying the above-described terminal device 140 as the display device 150, the display unit 142 of the terminal device 140 may be configured to display the own store information and other store information.

<Game device management information>
Next, game device management information stored in the RAM 33 or the storage device 36 of the management server 30 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Here, the game device management information refers to game devices (various devices used for providing games under the management of the management server 30. In this embodiment, the island computer 50, the stand computer 70, and the stand machine) 90, information used to manage the call lamp 110 and the gaming machine 130). The management server 30 according to the present embodiment has, as gaming device management information, a machine number management table shown in FIG. 10A, a cumulative operation information table shown in FIG. 10B, and a gaming state shown in FIG. A separate operation information table is provided. Hereinafter, each table will be described in detail.

<Game Device Management Information / Unit Number Management Table>
FIG. 10A is an example of a table number management table in which a table number and various types of identification information are stored in association with each other.

  In the machine number management table, game machine identification information for identifying the gaming machine 130 in association with the machine number and a machine for identifying the machine 90 provided corresponding to the game machine 130 are displayed. Inter-machine identification information and gaming machine island identification information for identifying the gaming machine island where the gaming machine 130 is installed are stored. In this example, the serial number is a positive positive integer starting from 100, but is not limited to this.

  The management server 30 refers to this machine number management table, for example, the machine number 130 to which the gaming machine identification information A001 is assigned to the machine number 100 and the machine to which the machine identification information U001 is given. The sales signal output by the machine 90 having the machine 90 installed and the machine machine identification information U003 is given for the gaming machine 130 having the machine number 102 to which the machine machine identification information A003 is given. It is possible to recognize that it is sales.

  Further, for example, it is possible to identify that the gaming machine 130 to which the gaming machine identification information A001 to A003 is installed is installed on the gaming machine island to which the gaming machine island identification number IS001 is assigned.

<Game device management information / cumulative operation information>
FIG. 10B is an example of a cumulative operation information table for recording operation information of gaming devices within a predetermined period.

  This cumulative operation information is associated with the machine number, and from the opening of the amusement store, the cumulative number of balls, cumulative number of hits, cumulative sales, cumulative replays, cumulative startups, cumulative bonuses, The cumulative number of allowances, the cumulative start number, and the operating status are stored.

  Here, the accumulated number of balls is information for managing the number of game balls paid out in the gaming machine 130 (number of balls), and the management server 30 performs each game in the management server main process described later. Addition processing is performed based on the output signal transmitted from the machine 130. The cumulative number of hit balls is information for managing the number of game balls (number of hit balls) launched on the game board surface 131 in each gaming machine 130, and the management server 30 Addition processing is performed based on the hitting signal transmitted from the gaming machine 130.

  The cumulative number of sales balls is information for managing the number of game balls lent (number of sales balls) lent out by the inter-machine 90, and the management server 30 performs the operation of the inter-machines 90 in the management server main process described later. Addition processing is performed based on the sales signal transmitted from. The cumulative number of replays is information for managing the number of game media (replays) repaid to the player by replaying. Addition processing is performed based on the replay signal transmitted from.

  The cumulative number of starts is information for managing the number of winnings of the general figure start port 134 or the special figure start port 135 in the gaming machine 130, and the management server 30 receives information from each gaming machine 130 in the management server main process described later. An addition process is performed based on the transmitted start signal. The cumulative number of jackpots is a counter for managing the number of jackpot games in the gaming machine 130, and the management server 30 is based on the jackpot signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 in the management server main process described later. Addition processing is performed.

  The cumulative number of bonuses is information for managing the number of small hit games in the gaming machine 130, and the management server 30 is based on the bonus signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 in the management server main process described later. To add. The cumulative start number is information for managing the number of times that the special figure display device stops and displays the symbol in the gaming machine 130, and the management server 30 is transmitted from each gaming machine 130 in the management server main process described later. Addition processing is performed based on the start signal.

  The operating status is information for managing whether the gaming machine 130 is in an operating state in which a game is being played by a player or in a non-operating state in which no game is being played by a player. In the management server main process described later, when it is determined that the gaming machine 130 is in an operating state based on various signals transmitted from each gaming machine 130, a numerical value 1 is set, and the gaming machine 130 is in a non-operating state. If it is determined that there is, a numerical value of 0 is set.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, the gaming machine 130 to which the machine number 100 is assigned has 52270 accumulated balls, 36690 accumulated balls, and 12,500 accumulated balls sold at a certain time. The cumulative number of replays is 3000, the cumulative number of starts is 910 times, the cumulative big number is 37 times, the cumulative small number is 14 times, the cumulative start number (symbol variation number) is 870 times, and the gaming machine 130 is in operation. It represents that.

<Game device management information / operation information by game state>
FIG. 10C is an example of an operation information table by game state for storing operation information by game state of the gaming device within a predetermined period.

  In this operation information by gaming state, the number of balls that have been issued, the number of balls that have been hit, the number of balls that have been sold, and the number of cumulative replays since the opening of the game store, , The number of balls by state, the number of hit balls by state, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state.

  Here, in this example, the state of the gaming machine 130 is classified into four states: a normal state, a big hit state, a probability change state, and a probability change big hit state. In the management server main process to be described later, the management server 30 determines the normal state when the big signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is the off signal and the probability variation signal is the off signal, and the state in the normal state Update the number of balls that have been placed separately, the number of hits by state, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state In addition, when the big hit signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is an on signal and the probability variation signal is an off signal, it is determined that a big hit state (big hit) is made, and the number of balls by state and hit by state in the big hit state are determined. The number of balls, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state are updated.

  In addition, when the jackpot signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is an off signal and the probability variation signal is an on signal, it is determined that the probability variation state (probability variation), and the number of balls in each state and the number of hits by state in the probability variation state. The number of balls, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state are updated. In addition, when the jackpot signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is an ON signal and the probability variation signal is an ON signal, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot state (probability variation jackpot), and the number of balls in each state and the state in the probability variation jackpot state The number of hitting balls, the number of sales balls by state, and the number of replays by state are updated.

<Operation history information>
Next, operation history information stored in the RAM 33 or the storage device 36 of the management server 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 11A and 11B are examples of an operation history information table for recording a history of operation information of a gaming apparatus every predetermined time.

  Here, the operation history information is information in which operation information of each gaming machine 130 is recorded at regular intervals. The management server 30 according to the present embodiment includes an operation history information table shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B as operation history information.

  The operation history information is associated with the machine number and the time zone information at regular intervals, and the cumulative number of balls, cumulative hits, cumulative sales, cumulative replays, cumulative start, at regular intervals. The history of the number of times, the cumulative number of bonuses, the cumulative number of bonuses, and the cumulative number of start times is stored.

  Specifically, in the operation history information shown in FIG. 11A, time is divided every hour, and the accumulated number of balls played, the number of balls hit, the number of balls sold, and the cumulative replay of each gaming machine 130. The history of the number, the cumulative start number, the cumulative big number, the cumulative small number, and the cumulative start number are stored. For example, in the operation information corresponding to the game time 10: 00-11: 00: 00, the accumulated number of balls played by the gaming machine 130 in the time zone from “10:00 to 11:00” is 9290 and the accumulated number of hits is 4050, 3500 cumulative sales balls, 0 cumulative replays, 31 cumulative startups, 3 cumulative bonuses, 2 cumulative bonuses, and 26 cumulative starts It represents that.

  Also, in the operation history information shown in FIG. 11 (b), the time is divided every 5 minutes, and the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated sales balls, the number of replays, and the accumulation of each gaming machine 130 A history of the number of start times, the cumulative number of bonuses, the cumulative number of bonuses, and the cumulative start number is stored. For example, in the operation information corresponding to the game time 10: 05-10: 10, the cumulative number of balls played by the gaming machine 130 in the time zone “10: 05-10: 10” is 270, and the cumulative number of hit balls is 330, 375 cumulative sales balls, 0 cumulative replays, 5 cumulative startups, 0 cumulative bonuses, 0 cumulative bonuses, 5 cumulative starts It represents that.

  In this example, the operation history information of each gaming machine 100 is stored by dividing the time every hour and every five minutes. However, the time division is changed according to the use and purpose of each game store. Or may be configured to further store the operation history information divided by other time (for example, 2 hours or 1 day).

<Main processing of the management server>
Next, a main process (management server main process) executed by the CPU 31 of the management server 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the management server main process.

  The management server main process is a part of a process executed by a program (application) stored in a storage unit (for example, the storage device 36) of the management server 30. The CPU 31 of the management server 30 starts execution from the initial setting process in step S201, for example, when an instruction to execute the program is given by an operation on the input device 37 (for example, a click operation on the mouse).

  In the initial setting process in step S201, for example, a process for initializing a part of the storage area of the RAM 33 to 0, a process for setting an initial value for a part of the storage area of the RAM 33, a display device 38 (for example, a liquid crystal display) ) To display an initial screen, or to perform initial setting of the communication unit 39 (for example, a wireless communication module) to allow communication with the island computer 50.

  In step S202, operation signal reception processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this operation signal reception process, when an operation signal is received from a gaming device including the gaming machine 130 and the inter-vehicle machine 90, the own store information (accumulated operation information, operation information by game state, operation (History information, vacancy information, occupancy rate, etc.) is updated.

  In step S203, another store information request process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this other store information request process, other store information (cumulative operation information, operation information by game state, operation history information, vacant seat information, operation rate, etc.) is requested from the management server 30 of other stores. The processing to do is performed. In step S204, a store information transmission process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this own store information transmission process, based on a request from the management server 30 of another store, a process of transmitting the own store information to the management server 30 of the other store is performed.

  In step S205, display information generation processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this display information generation processing, processing for generating display information to be transmitted to the display device 150 is performed. In step S206, display information transmission processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in the display information transmission processing, processing for transmitting display information to the display device 150 is executed based on a request from the display device 150.

  In step S207, after performing other processing such as communication processing with the terminal device 140 and the gaming device, the process returns to the operation signal reception processing in step S202. Thereafter, the CPU 31 of the management server 30 repeatedly executes the processing from step S202 to step S207 unless there is an instruction to end the execution of the program by an operation on the input device 37 (for example, a click operation on the mouse).

<Main processing of display device>
Next, main processing (display device main processing) executed by the control unit 153 of the display device 150 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12B is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the display device main process.

  This display device main processing is a part of processing executed by a program (application) stored in the storage unit 156 of the display device 150. For example, when the supply of power to the display device 150 is started, the control unit 153 of the display device 150 starts execution from the initial setting process in step S501.

  In the initial setting process in step S501, for example, a process for initializing a part of the storage area of the storage unit 156 to 0, a process for setting an initial value in a part of the storage area of the storage unit 156, Processing for performing initial setting, processing for permitting communication with the management server 30 by executing initial setting of the communication unit 154, and the like are performed.

  In step S502, display information transmission request processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in the display information transmission request process, a process of requesting display information from the management server 30 is executed. In step S503, display processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this display process, a process of updating the display content by the display unit 152 is performed based on the display information received from the management server 30.

  In step S504, after performing other processing such as communication processing with the management server 30, the process returns to the display information transmission request processing in step S502. Thereafter, the control unit 153 of the display device 150 repeatedly executes the processes of Steps S502 to S504 unless the supply of power to the display device 150 is stopped.

<Main game machine processing>
Next, a main process (game machine main process) executed by the CPU 152 of the main control unit 150 of the gaming machine 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the gaming machine main process.

  This gaming machine main process is a part of a process executed by a program (application) stored in the ROM 153 of the main control unit 150 of the gaming machine 130. For example, when the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 168, the CPU 152 of the main control unit 150 starts execution from the initial setting process in step S301.

  In the initial setting process in step S301, for example, a process for initializing a part of the storage area of the RAM 154 to 0, a process for setting an initial value for a part of the storage area of the RAM 154, and an initial setting of the information output circuit 167 are performed. The process which performs and permits the output of the operation signal to the management server 30 etc. is performed.

  In step S302, operation signal output processing is performed. In this operation signal output process, various processes for outputting the above-described operation signal (game machine operation signal) to the management server 30 are performed. In step S303, after performing game control, communication processing with the calling lamp 110, and the like, the process returns to the operation signal output processing in step S302. Thereafter, the CPU 152 of the main control unit 150 repeatedly executes the processes of Steps S302 to S303.

<Main machine for main machine>
Next, the main process (intermediate machine main process) executed by the control means 98 of the intermediary machine 90 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the main machine main process.

  This main machine main process is a part of a process executed by a program (application) stored in the storage unit 100 of the intermediate machine 90. For example, when power is supplied from the outside, the control unit 98 of the inter-vehicle machine 90 starts execution from the initial setting process in step S401.

  In the initial setting process in step S401, for example, a process for initializing a part of the storage area of the storage unit 100 to 0, a process for setting an initial value for a part of the storage area of the storage unit 100, and the management server 30 Perform processing that permits the output of the operation signal.

  In step S402, an operation signal output process is performed. In this operation signal output process, various processes for outputting the above-described operation signal (related device operation signal) to the management server 30 are performed. In step S403, control of the inter-station machine 90 and communication processing with the computer 70 are performed, and then the operation signal output processing of step S402 is returned to. Thereafter, the control unit 98 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S402 to S403.

<How to share amusement store information>
Next, a game shop information sharing method by the game shop information sharing system 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The game store information sharing by the game store information sharing system 10 is mainly performed by the display device 150, the client PC 28, the management server 30, and the game device (the game machine 130, between the machines) installed in the game store A and the game store B, respectively. Machine 90).

<Amusement store information sharing / operation signal flow>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the operation signal in the game shop information sharing system 10.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the gaming devices A and B (the gaming machine 130 and the inter-vehicle machine 90), in step S3021 (S4021) of the operation signal output process, When the output condition of the ball signal, the sales signal, etc. is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3022 (S4022), and the operation signal for which the output condition is satisfied is output to the management server 30 of the own store.

  The operation signal output from the gaming machine 130 is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management server 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. . In addition, the operation signal output from the machine 90 is converted into a packet format by the machine 90 and then transmitted to the management server 30 via the machine 70 and the island computer 50.

  In addition, the operation signal output from the gaming machine 130 and the operation signal output from the inter-vehicle machine 90 may have different transmission paths depending on the devices constituting the office of the game shop and the hall. For example, it is not always necessary to pass through the call lamp 110, and the operation signal output from the gaming machine 130 is input directly (without passing through the call lamp 110) to the base computer 70 or directly (with the call lamp 110 or the base). In some cases, the information is input to the island computer 50 (without going through the computer 70).

  On the other hand, the management server 30 of the game stores A and B determines whether or not a packet including an operation signal has been received from the game apparatus of the own store in step S2021 of the operation signal reception process, and has received the corresponding packet. In this case, in step S2022, the own store information including the operation information (cumulative operation information, operation information by game state, operation history information, vacant seat information, operation rate, etc.) is updated.

<Amusement store information sharing / Amusement store information (own store information, other store information) flow>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of game store information (own store information, other store information) in the game store information sharing system 10.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the management server 30 of the amusement store A determines whether or not a predetermined cycle (for example, 5 minutes) has arrived in step S2031 of the other store information request process, If the period has arrived, the process proceeds to step S2032, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2033. In step S2032, after another store information request is transmitted to another store (game store B in this example), the process proceeds to step S2033.

  On the other hand, the management server 30 of the gaming store B determines whether or not another store information request has been received from another store in step S2041 of the own store information transmission process. If it has not been received, the own store information transmission process is terminated. In step S2042, the own store information is transmitted to the transmission source of the received other store information request (in this example, the management server 30 of the gaming store A), and the own store information transmission process is terminated.

  Further, the management server 30 of the amusement store A determines whether or not other store information (own store information of the amusement store B) is received in step S2033 of the other store information request process, and receives the other store information. In step S2034, if not received, the other store information request process is terminated. In step S2034, after the received other store information is stored, the other store information request process is terminated.

  The other store information request processing by the management server 30 of the game store B is almost the same as the other store information request processing by the management server 30 of the game store A described above. Since the information transmission process is almost the same as the own shop information request process by the management server 30 of the game store B described above, the description thereof is omitted. In this example, the game store A and the game store B request the other store information from each other. However, only the game store A sends the other store information to the game store B (the own store of the game store B). Information) may be requested, or only the game store B may request other store information (the own store information of the game store A) from the game store A.

<Amusement store information sharing / Display information flow>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of display information in the game shop information sharing system 10.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the management server 30 of the gaming stores A and B, in step S2051 of the display information generation process, own store information updated in the above step S2022, and other store information saved in the above step S2034. The display information is generated based on the client information updated by the client PC 28 (for example, advertisement information, event information, fixed holiday information, business hours information, new machine information).

  Here, as the display information, for example, display information for displaying at least one of cumulative operation information (see FIG. 10B) in each store, or operation information by game state in each store (FIG. 10C). Display information for displaying at least one of the operation history information in each store (see FIG. 11), a first game store (for example, a game store) Display information for displaying the total ranking of the cumulative operation information (for example, cumulative jackpot number) in A) and the cumulative operation information (for example, cumulative jackpot number) in the second game store (for example, game store hall B). Display information for displaying advertisements and hall maps of your store, display information for notifying your store's events, regular holidays, business hours, new dais information, and other store's maps including other stores' maps Position And, a display information combining thereof.

  The display devices 150 of the game stores A and B determine whether or not a predetermined cycle (for example, 5 minutes) has arrived in step S5021 of the display information report request process, and the predetermined cycle has arrived. If so, the process proceeds to step S5022, and if not, the process proceeds to step S5023. In step S5022, after transmitting a display information request to the management server 30 of the own store, the process proceeds to step S5023.

  The management servers 30 of the game stores A and B determine whether or not a display information request has been received from the display device 150 in step S2061 of the display information transmission process. If received, the management server 30 proceeds to step S2062 and has received it. If not, the display information transmission process is terminated. In step S2062, after the display information is transmitted to the display device 150 that is the transmission source of the display information request, the display information transmission process is terminated.

  In step S5023 of the display information request process, the display device 150 determines whether display information has been received. If the display information has been received, the process proceeds to step S5024. If not, the display information request process ends. . In step S5024, after the received display information is stored, the display information request process is terminated. The display device 150 ends the display process after updating the display based on the received display information in step S5031 of the display process.

  In this example, the display by the display device 150 is taken as an example, but in addition to (or instead of) the display by the display device 150, the display by the terminal device 140 may be performed. Moreover, although the example which performs the display by the display device 150 in both the game stores A and B has been given, the display by the display device 150 may be performed in only one of the game stores A and B.

As described above, the management terminal according to the present embodiment (for example, the management server 30 shown in FIG. 1) is a store where gaming devices (for example, the gaming machine 130 and the inter-vehicle machine 90 shown in FIG. 1) are installed. (For example, store information collecting means (for example, game store A, game store B) that can collect store information including operation information (for example, cumulative operation information, operation information by game state, operation rate, etc.) 14 is a management terminal provided with step S2022 of operation signal reception processing shown in FIG. 14 and step S2034 of other store information request processing shown in FIG. 15, wherein the store is a first store (for example, amusement store A). And other stores (for example, amusement store B) other than the first store, the store information can be communicated between the first store and the other stores, Store information and / or stores of other stores Display information (for example, display information for displaying at least one of accumulated operation information (see FIG. 10B) in each store) or operation information for each game state in each store (FIG. 10 (c)) Display information for displaying at least one of (see FIG. 11), display information for displaying at least one of operation history information (see FIG. 11) in each store, and a first amusement store (for example, amusement store A). Display information for displaying the overall ranking of the cumulative operation information (for example, cumulative jackpot number) and the cumulative operation information (for example, cumulative jackpot number) at the second game store (for example, amusement hall B) , Display information for displaying advertisements and hall maps of own store, display information for notifying own store's events, regular holidays, business hours, new stand information, and the location of other stores including maps of other stores Affection And display information generation means (for example, step S2051 of the display information generation process shown in FIG. 16) capable of generating display information combined with these, and a visitor in the first store and / or the other store Display instructing means (for example, display information shown in FIG. 16) capable of causing a display device (for example, display device 150 shown in FIG. 1) installed in a place where it can be visually recognized based on the display information. Step S2062) of transmission processing, and other store information requesting means (for example, capable of requesting the management terminal installed in the other store to transmit the store information of the other store) The other store information request processing step S2032) shown in FIG. 16 and / or the store information of the first store is transmitted to the management terminal installed in the other store. It is a management terminal characterized by comprising first store information transmission means (for example, step S2042 of own store information transmission processing shown in FIG. 16) .

  According to the management terminal according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide information on a plurality of amusement stores including other amusement stores without restriction to a visitor without forcing the visitor to possess the operation terminal or trouble of membership registration, It is possible to increase the occupancy rate of the entire amusement store by guiding some of the visitors to other amusement stores. In addition, unlike conventional store information providing devices, it is not necessary to send a store information request using an operation terminal or register a member in advance. Costs are unnecessary and it is possible to contribute to the management of an amusement store. Also, since customers do not need to own an operation terminal or register membership, they can receive information easily. In addition, even if there is no vacant seat in the store that visited the store, it can be easily confirmed whether there is a vacant seat in the other store based on the information of the other store (for example, vacant seat information). It is possible to improve the customer's satisfaction.

  In addition, the first store and the other store have a predetermined group relationship (for example, if the company or manager who manages the amusement store is the same, the company that manages the amusement store has a relationship between the parent company and the subsidiary). In some cases, the company or manager is different, but has a business alliance, has an address in a specific area, belongs to a specific organization (union, business association, organization, etc.) It may be a group store.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the occupancy rate of the entire group store by guiding a part of the visitors of the group store to the amusement store of another group store.

  Further, another store information request means (for example, another store information request process shown in FIG. 16) that can request the management terminal installed in the other store to transmit the store information of the other store. Step S2032) or / and first own store information transmitting means (for example, capable of transmitting the store information of the first store to the management terminal installed in the other store) You may provide step S2042) of the own shop information transmission process shown in FIG.

  With such a configuration, store information of other stores can be actively transmitted and received between a plurality of stores, and information sharing between the plurality of stores can be promoted.

  In addition, client information (for example, advertisement information, event information, fixed holiday information, business hours information, new machine information) collected from a client terminal (for example, client PC 28 shown in FIG. 1) installed in the store. ) Can be collected (for example, the display information generation process shown in FIG. 16), and the display information generation means is in addition to the store information of the first store and the store information of the other stores. The display information may be generated based on the client information.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to provide information unique to the amusement store, and it is possible to improve convenience for visitors.

Further, the display device according to the present embodiment (for example, the display device 150 shown in FIG. 1) is a display device installed in a place that is visible from a visitor in the store, and the store is the first store. And at least other stores other than the first store, communication of store information is enabled between the first store and the other stores, and the store information is installed in the first store First store information including operation information collected from gaming devices and / or other store information including operation information collected from gaming devices installed in the other stores, the first store information And / or display means capable of performing display corresponding to the display information generated based on the other store information (for example, step S5031 of the display process shown in FIG. 16 or the display means shown in FIG. 9B). 152) Bei example, said table The information is another store information requesting means that can request the management terminal installed in the other store to transmit the other store information (for example, step S2032 of the other store information request process shown in FIG. 16). And / or first store information transmitting means capable of transmitting the first store information to the management terminal installed in the other store (for example, own store information transmission shown in FIG. 16) This is a display device characterized in that it is information generated by a management terminal equipped with processing step S2042) .

  According to the display device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide information on a plurality of amusement stores including other amusement stores without restriction to the customers without forcing the visitors to possess operation terminals or register memberships. It is possible to increase the operating rate of the entire amusement store by guiding a part of the visitors to another amusement store.

  In addition to the first store information and the other store information, the display means includes client information (for example, advertisements) collected from a client terminal (for example, the client PC 28 shown in FIG. 1) installed in the store. Information, event information, fixed holiday information, business hours information, new machine information), and so on.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to provide information unique to the amusement store, and it is possible to improve convenience for visitors.

  The display means can simultaneously perform display corresponding to the display information generated based on the first store information and display corresponding to the display information generated based on the other store information. An area may be provided.

  With such a configuration, the store information of the first store and the store information of other stores can be grasped at a glance, and the convenience of the store visitor can be improved.

  The display means includes a first display area capable of performing display corresponding to the display information generated based on the first store information, and display information generated based on the other store information. And a second display area capable of performing display corresponding to.

  With such a configuration, the store information of the first store and the store information of other stores can be clearly distinguished, so that the store visitor can grasp only necessary information, and the convenience of the store visitor is improved. Can be increased.

  The display means may be configured to update the display every predetermined period (for example, every 5 minutes).

  With such a configuration, the latest store information of other stores can be provided regularly, and the visitor can be interested in the store information of other stores. The display may be updated by a visitor.

  Moreover, it may be installed in the vicinity of the entrance or exit of the first store or the other store.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to install a display device in a place where it is easy for a visitor to enter the sight, and by directing a visitor who has seen store information of another store to another store having a group relationship, It becomes possible to increase the operating rate of a plurality of related game stores.

  In addition, the display means can display position information of the other store including the map of the other store (for example, information on the route from the own store to the other store, information on the travel time to the other store). It may be configured.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to easily guide the store visitor to another store by providing the store location information of the other store having a group relationship. For example, a plurality of game stores having a group relationship may be provided. It becomes possible to increase the operation rate.

In addition, the amusement store information sharing system according to the present embodiment (for example, the amusement store information sharing system 10 shown in FIG. 1) includes a management terminal (for example, the management server 30 shown in FIG. 1) capable of managing information in the amusement store. A game shop information sharing system including a display device capable of displaying (for example, the display device 150 shown in FIG. 1), wherein the management terminal is a gaming device (for example, the gaming machine 130 shown in FIG. 1). , A store including operating information (for example, cumulative operating information, operating information according to gaming state, operating rate, etc.) of the gaming device of the store (for example, gaming store A, gaming store B) in which the pedestal machine 90) is installed Store information collecting means capable of collecting information (for example, step S2022 of the operation signal receiving process shown in FIG. 14, step S2034 of the other store information request process shown in FIG. 15), and the store is a first store (for example, , Game A) and at least other stores other than the first store (for example, amusement store B), the store information can be communicated between the first store and the other stores, First store information including operation information collected from gaming devices installed in the first store, and other store information including operation information collected from gaming devices installed in the other stores Yes, display information for displaying at least one of display information (for example, cumulative operation information in each store (see FIG. 10B)) based on the first store information and / or the other store information, Display information for displaying at least one of the operation information by game state in each store (see FIG. 10C) and display for displaying at least one of the operation history information in each store (see FIG. 11) Information and first play Comprehensive ranking of cumulative operation information (for example, cumulative bonus count) at a store (eg, amusement store A) and cumulative operation information (for example, cumulative bonus count) at a second game store (eg, amusement store B) Display information for displaying, display information for displaying advertisements and hall maps of own store, display information for notifying own store events, regular holidays, business hours, new stand information, Display information generating means capable of generating position information of other stores including a map and display information obtained by combining these, and display instruction means capable of causing a display device to perform display based on the display information (for example, Step S2051) of the display information generation process shown in FIG. 16 is provided, and the display device is installed in a place that can be seen by a visitor in the first store or the other store. , The display means capable of performing display corresponding to the display information (e.g., display device 150 shown in FIG. 1) e Bei, said management terminal, to the management terminal installed in the other stores Other store information requesting means capable of requesting transmission of the store information of the other store (for example, step S2032 of the other store information request processing shown in FIG. 16) and / or installed in the other store In addition, a first own store information transmitting means capable of transmitting the store information of the first store to the management terminal (for example, step S2042 of the own store information transmitting process shown in FIG. 16) , This is an amusement store information sharing system characterized by this.

  According to the amusement store information sharing system according to the present embodiment, without restricting the visitor to possess the operation terminal and the trouble of member registration, the information of a plurality of amusement stores including other amusement stores is not limited to the visitor. It can be provided, and it is possible to increase the operating rate of the entire amusement store by guiding some of the visitors to other amusement stores. In addition, unlike conventional store information providing devices, it is not necessary to send a store information request using an operation terminal or register a member in advance. Costs are unnecessary and it is possible to contribute to the management of an amusement store. Also, since customers do not need to own an operation terminal or register membership, they can receive information easily.

  The configuration of the amusement store information sharing system according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the amusement store information sharing system according to the above-described embodiment. For example, the display device displays on the management server (management terminal). Although the example which requests | requires information regularly was shown, you may comprise so that a management server (management terminal) may transmit display information with respect to a display apparatus regularly.

  Moreover, although the example which the management server (management terminal) of a 1st store requests | requires other store information regularly with respect to the management server (management terminal) of another store was shown, the management server ( You may comprise so that a management terminal may transmit own shop information with respect to the management server (management terminal) of another store.

  In addition, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to things. In addition, the effect described in one configuration among the plurality of configurations described in the embodiment of the present invention may be further enhanced by applying the content described in one configuration to another configuration. In some cases, the effect can be further enhanced by applying the configuration described in one embodiment to the configuration described in another embodiment.

  The management terminal, the display device, the game shop information sharing system, and the game shop information sharing method according to the present invention can be widely used in game shops where game machines represented by pachinko and pachislot machines are installed.

WNW, LNW network 10 amusement store information sharing system 20 headquarters management server 26 router 28 client PC
30 Management server 31, 51, 71 CPU
32, 52, 72 ROM
33, 53, 73 RAM
34 recording medium 35 external storage drive 36 storage device 37 input device 38 display device 39 communication unit 41 timer 50 island computer 55 management server communication unit 56 computer communication unit 70 computer 75 island computer communication unit 76 game equipment communication unit 90 units Machine 91 Bill insertion slot 92 IC coin insertion slot 93 IC coin ejection slot 94 Member card insertion slot 95 Lamp 96 Input means 97 Display means 98 Control means 99 Communication means 100 Storage means 110 Calling lamp 130 Game machine 131 Game board surface 132 Liquid crystal display device 133 General prize opening 134 Universal drawing start opening 135 Special figure starting opening 136 Variable winning opening 137 Upper plate 140 Terminal device 141 Input means 142 Display means 143 Control means 144 Communication means 146 Storage means 150 Display device

Claims (3)

A management terminal provided with store information collecting means capable of collecting store information including operation information of the game device of the store where the game device is installed,
The store includes at least a store other than the first store and the first store, and communication of the store information is enabled between the first store and the other store,
Display information generating means capable of generating display information based on store information of the first store and / or store information of the other store;
Display instruction means capable of causing a display device installed in a place visible to a visitor in the first store and / or the other store to perform display based on the display information. ,
Other store information request means capable of requesting the management terminal installed at the other store to transmit the store information of the other store, and / or the above-mentioned installed at the other store Comprising first store information transmitting means capable of transmitting the store information of the first store to the management terminal;
A management terminal characterized by that. It is a display device installed in a place that is visible from the store visitors in the store,
The store includes at least a store other than the first store and the first store, and communication of store information is enabled between the first store and the other store,
The store information includes first store information including operation information collected from gaming devices installed in the first store, and / or operation information collected from gaming devices installed in the other stores. Other store information including
E Bei display means capable of performing display corresponding to the display information generated on the basis of the first store information and / or the other store information,
The display information is another store information requesting means capable of requesting the management terminal installed in the other store to transmit the other store information and / or the other store information requesting means. It is information generated by a management terminal comprising first store information transmission means capable of transmitting the first store information to the management terminal.
A display device characterized by that. A game store information sharing system comprising a management terminal capable of managing information in a game store and a display device capable of display,
The management terminal
A store information collecting means capable of collecting store information including operation information of the game device of the store where the game device is installed;
The store includes at least a store other than the first store and the first store, and communication of the store information is enabled between the first store and the other store,
The store information includes first store information including operation information collected from gaming devices installed in the first store, and operation information collected from gaming devices installed in the other stores. Other store information
Display information generating means capable of generating display information based on the first store information and / or the other store information;
And a display instruction unit capable to perform display based on the display information to the display device,
The display device
While being placed in a location visible from the online user in said first store and said other stores, Bei example a display means capable of performing display corresponding to the display information,
The other terminal information requesting means capable of requesting the management terminal installed in the other shop to transmit the shop information of the other shop, and / or the other shop A first own store information transmitting means capable of transmitting the store information of the first store to the management terminal installed in
This is a game store information sharing system.