JP6537233B2 - Terminal device, program of terminal device, management terminal, game management device, and game management method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a terminal device, a program of the terminal device, a management terminal, a game management device, and a game management method, which are used for various management in a game arcade in which game machines such as pachinko and pachislot machines are installed.

  In recent years, many game arcades in which pachinko machines, pachislot machines and the like are installed are equipped with a game management device for collecting and managing various game information.

  As one of such game management devices, for example, a game capable of individually providing a service to a member in a game based on a member's action history (coffee purchase, calling of carrying a ball, etc.) A management apparatus has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 4362617

  However, such a game management device has a problem that the amount of information to be recorded increases dramatically as the number of players increases, since the player's action history must be individually recorded. In addition, since there are individual differences in the player's action patterns, there is a problem that the processing corresponding to the individual player's action patterns is necessary, and the control processing becomes complicated.

  The present invention has been made to solve such conventional problems, and provides various services to the player at an optimal timing for the player regardless of the player's action pattern. It is an object of the present invention to provide a terminal device, a terminal device program, a management terminal, a game management device, and a game management method that can be performed.

The present invention relates to a service information receiving means capable of receiving service information generated based on game information transmitted from a game apparatus installed in a game arcade, in a terminal device carried by a store clerk of the game arcade, and the service Information notifying means capable of notifying based on information, abnormality information receiving means capable of receiving abnormality information related to abnormality detected by the gaming device, and abnormality notification capable of executing abnormality notification based on the abnormality information Means, request timing determination means capable of requesting timing determination of whether or not provision timing of service to the player has arrived, and display means capable of displaying, the service information receiving means comprising When timing for providing a service to a player has come to the specific gaming device, the timing determination request means When requesting a timing decision, it said it can receive the result of the timing determination regarding the service information, the service information, the identification information for the service timing to identify the specific gaming devices that are determined to have arrived (Eg, platform number) and service content (for example, provision of food and drink) indicating the content of the service determined to have reached the provision timing (eg, provision of food and drink); The abnormality information can be received when an abnormality occurs in the gaming apparatus, and the abnormality information includes identification information for identifying the specific gaming apparatus in which the abnormality has occurred, and the specific game. And at least the abnormal content indicating the content of the abnormality occurring in the device, and the service information notification means at least includes the timing A terminal apparatus characterized by displaying a fixed result and the service information on the display means, and the abnormality notifying means displaying at least the fact that the abnormality information has been received and the abnormality information. is there.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a game management apparatus comprising a terminal device carried by a store clerk in a game arcade, a game apparatus installed in a game arcade, and a management terminal, the management terminal comprising the game apparatus Timing determination means capable of determining whether a service provision timing for a player has arrived based on gaming information reception means capable of receiving gaming information, and the gaming information A service necessity confirmation unit capable of confirming whether the provision timing has arrived for the provision of the service with respect to the gaming device for which the provision timing has arrived; the service information is generated based on the game information transmitted from the apparatus and a service information transmission means capable of transmitting toward the terminal device, the terminal device, before Service information receiving means capable of receiving service information; service information notifying means capable of notifying based on the service information; abnormality information receiving means capable of receiving abnormality information related to an abnormality detected by the gaming apparatus; Means for displaying an abnormality notifying means capable of executing an abnormality notification based on the abnormality information, timing determination requesting means capable of requesting a timing determination as to whether or not provision timing for a service to a player has come, and capable of displaying A display unit, and the service information receiving unit sends the timing determination request to the management terminal when the service provision timing for the player in the specific gaming device has come If requested, the result of the timing determination on the service information can be received from the management terminal , The said service information, service content indicated and identification information for identifying the provided timing has arrived determined to be said particular gaming device, the contents of the service that the providing timing is determined to have arrived And the abnormality information receiving means can receive the abnormality information when an abnormality occurs in the specific gaming device, and the abnormality information includes the specific one in which the abnormality has occurred. At least the identification information for identifying the gaming device and the abnormal content indicating the content of the abnormality occurring in the particular gaming device are included, and the service information notification means at least includes the result of the timing determination. The service information is displayed on the display means, and the abnormality notification means at least indicates that the abnormality information has been received and the abnormality information is displayed. It is a game management device characterized by being displayed.

  According to the terminal device, the terminal device program, the management terminal, the game management device, and the game management method according to the present invention, various types of games are made to the player at an optimal timing for the player regardless of the player's action pattern. The excellent effect of being able to provide service can be achieved.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a system configuration of a game management device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of a management computer 30, an island computer 50, and a stand computer 70. FIG. 14 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine which is an example of the gaming machine 130. It is the figure which showed an example of the waveform of the operation | movement signal which the game machine 130 can output. 15 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the gaming machine 130. FIG. (A) It is a schematic front view of a common stand unit. (B) It is the block diagram which showed an example of the main structures of the tandem machine 90. As shown in FIG. (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 an example of the machine number management table which linked | related and stored the machine number and the game apparatus. (B) It is an example of a cumulative operation information table for recording operation information of the gaming machine within a predetermined period. (C) It is an example of the operation information table classified by game state for storing operation information classified by game state of the game apparatus within a predetermined period. (A), (b) is an example of the operation history information table for recording the history of the operation information of the gaming machine every predetermined time. (A) It is an example of the stock control information table for storing the stock control method of a prize. (B) It is an example of the prize information table for storing the information regarding a prize. (C) It is an example of the stock information table for storing the machine stock and the real stock of a prize for every storage place. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of terminal device main processing. It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of management computer main processing. (A) It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of game machine main processing. (B) It is the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of an inter-main-machine main process. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of various processing for realizing an alarm history function. (A)-(c) It is the figure which showed the example of a display of error alerting | reporting. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of various processings for realizing a special award history function. It is a figure showing the example of a display of special award history information. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the various processing for implement | achieving the in-store broadcast operation function. It is a figure showing an example of a display of a menu screen of a store operation control function. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of various processings for realizing an opening and closing shop operation function. It is a figure showing the example of a display of the menu screen of a closing store operation function. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of various processing for realizing each stand data function. It is a figure showing the example of a display of each stand data. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of various processing for realizing a gauge function. (A) It is the figure which showed the example of a display of adjustment list. (B) (c) It is the figure which showed the example of a display in a gauge function. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of various processing for realizing an inventory adjustment function. It is a figure showing various display examples in stock adjustment. It is a figure showing a display example of prize information. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the various processes for implement | achieving a member inquiry function. It is a figure showing various display examples in member inquiry. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of various processings for realizing a look-ahead function. It is a figure showing an example of a display of store basic information. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of various processing for realizing a questionnaire function. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the questionnaire item. (B) It is the figure which showed the example of a display of the questionnaire item received from the management computer 30. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the various processes for implement | achieving a timing determination function. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the various processes for implement | achieving the timing determination function of the modification 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the various processes for implement | achieving the timing determination function of the modification 2. FIG.

  Hereinafter, a game management device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail using the drawings.

<Overall Configuration of Game Management Device>
First, the overall configuration of the game management device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a system configuration of a game management device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game management device 10 comprises a management computer 30 for controlling the entire device, a plurality of island computers 50 connected via the network LNW under the management computer 30, and the island computer 50. A plurality of base computers 70 connected via the network LNW under the control, a plurality of inter-station machines (Sand (registered trademark)) 90 and a call lamp 110 connected via the network LNW under the base computer 70 And a plurality of game machines 130 connected to the stand computer 70 via the call lamp 110, and a plurality of terminal devices 140 capable of communicating with the management computer 30 via the network WNW. There is.

  In the game management apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, an operation signal (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “game machine operation signal”) transmitted from the game machine 130 includes a call lamp 110, a stand computer 70, and It is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the island computer 50, and is collected and managed by the management computer 30.

  In this example, the gaming machine 130 and the management computer 30 are connected via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50, but the operation signal transmitted from the gaming machine 130 is managed by the management computer It is sufficient if the configuration can collect 30. Therefore, one or more of the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50 may be omitted. For example, the operation signal transmitted from the gaming machine 130 may be replaced by the stand computer 70 instead of the call lamp 110. A configuration in which (the island computer 50) receives may omit some or all of the ringing lamps 110. Also, another device for relaying the gaming machine operation signal may be newly added on the network LNW.

  Further, in the game management apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, the operation signal (hereinafter, referred to as “related device operation signal”) transmitted from the stand unit 90 may be referred to as the base computer 70 and the island computer 50. , And is collected and managed by the management computer 30.

  In this example, although the stand-alone machine 90 and the management computer 30 are connected via the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50, the management computer 30 can collect operation signals transmitted from the stand-alone machine 90. For example, one or more of the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50 may be omitted, and another device for relaying a related device operation signal may be newly added on the network LNW. .

  Further, although the example in which the entire apparatus is controlled by one management computer 30 is shown in this example, two or more management computers may control the entire apparatus. With such a configuration, the control load required to control the entire device can be dispersed, the processing capability of the entire device can be increased, and operation signals from the gaming machine 130 and the tandem machine 90 can be collected quickly and appropriately. Processing can be performed. Further, the numbers of the island computer 50, the stand computer 70, the elevator 90, the calling lamp 110, the gaming machine 130, and the terminal device 140 are not limited to the illustrated numbers.

  Alternatively, another device capable of transmitting an operation signal indicating an operation state may be connected on the network LNW, and the management computer 30 may be configured to collect the operation signal from the device. For example, a counter (so-called jet counter) is connected to the network LNW, and the management computer 30 displays an operation signal indicating the amount of game media (the number of game balls, the number of game medals, etc.) counted by the counter. It may be configured to be able to collect

  Also, some or all of the devices (hardware) that make up the game management device 10 may be replaced with software that achieves the same function as the device (hardware). Also, the network LNW applied to the game management device 10 is typically a LAN (Local Area Network), but the form of communication may be wired or wireless, and a line which can be mutually communicated between the respective devices. I hope there is. Also, the network WNW applied to the game management device 10 is typically a WAN (Wide Area Network), but the form of communication may be wired or wireless, and a line which can be communicated mutually between the respective devices. I hope there is.

  In addition, although an example in which the terminal device 140 and the management computer 30 are communicably connected to each other via the network WNW is shown, the terminal device 140 and another device (for example, the game machine 130, the call lamp 110, and the inter-machine 90) , Devices installed in the hall of the stand computer 70, the island computer 50, etc.) may be communicably connected to each other via the network WNW. Further, the management computer installed in each game arcade is communicably connected to the headquarters management computer, and the headquarters management computer is configured to be able to acquire various types of information from a plurality of management computers. You may function as the management computer 30 which concerns on embodiment.

<Management computer>
Next, the management computer 30 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the management computer 30, the island computer 50, and the stand computer 70.

  The management computer 30 is a computer for receiving packets (electronic message information including operation signals; details will be described later) from the island computer 50 under its control, and performing various processing based on the received packets. The management computer 30 according to this embodiment includes a CPU 31 for controlling the entire computer, a ROM 32 for storing basic I / O programs and various data, a RAM 33 for temporarily storing data, and a CD-ROM or DVD. Etc., a storage device 36 for storing data, an input device 37 for inputting commands etc. to the management computer 30, and various displays , A communication unit 39 for communicating with the island computer 50 via the network LNW, and communicating with the terminal device 140 via the network WNW, a timer 41 for measuring time, number of times, etc. , Is configured. Such a management computer 30 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or 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 an application program stored in the ROM 32 or the storage device 36 or an operating system (OS) And a process of storing data, files, etc. necessary for the execution of the program in the RAM 33, the storage device 36, etc.

  The storage device 36 stores an application program, an OS, a control program, a related program, and the like, and can be realized by, for example, a hard disk (HDD) or the like. The input device 37 is for inputting a command (instruction) or the like to the management computer 30, and can be realized by, for example, a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse or the like), 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 computer 30 to the command, and the like, and can be realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display, or the like.

  It is possible to store “membership information” in the RAM 33 and the storage device 36 of the management computer 30. Here, “membership information” refers to information such as the player's membership number, name, gender, date of birth, membership attribute, number of balls, number of points, etc., associated with the membership number, The game management apparatus 10 can make an inquiry by a member inquiry function described later.

<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 table computer 70 under its control, performs predetermined processing on the received packet, and transmits the packet to the management computer 30 via the network LNW.

  The island computer 50 of this 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 computer 30, and a network. It comprises a management computer communication unit 55 for performing communication via the LNW, and a base computer communication unit 56 for performing communication with the base computer 70 via the network LNW. Such an island computer 50 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or personal computer (PC).

  When the stand computer communication unit 56 receives a packet from the stand 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 computer communication unit 55. Do. The management computer communication unit 55 that has received the transmission request reads the information of the packet stored in the RAM 53, assigns identification information (ID) of the island computer 50 to the information, and transmits the information to the management computer 30 via the network LNW. Send.

  In addition, the CPU 51 of the island computer 50, in the packet received from the stand computer 70, indicates game state information (big hit state information, small hit state information, probability change state information, error state information, etc.) representing the state of the gaming machine 130 described later. When the game condition information is received, the received game condition information is stored in the RAM 53, and periodically (for example, every 1 to 5 seconds), the management computer communication unit 55 is requested to transmit the game condition information. Do. The management computer communication unit 55 that has received the transmission request reads the gaming state information stored in the RAM 53, assigns identification information (ID) of the island computer 50 to the gaming state information, and then manages the management computer via the network LNW. Send to 30

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

  The base 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. It comprises island computer communication unit 75 for communication via LNW, and gaming facility communication unit 76 for communication between stand-alone machine 90 and call lamp 110 via network LNW. . Such a stand computer 70 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or personal computer (PC).

  When the gaming facility communication unit 76 receives a packet from the base unit 90 or the call lamp 110, the CPU 71 of the console computer 70 stores information on the received packet in the RAM 73, and then transmits the information to the island computer communication unit 75. Make a packet transmission request. The island computer communication unit 75 that has received the transmission request reads the information of the packet stored in the RAM 73, and uses the information to identify the identification information (ID) of the table computer 70, and the transmission source of the table machine 90 or the game machine 130. After giving identification information (ID), it transmits to the island computer 50 via the network LNW.

  In addition, the CPU 71 of the stand computer 70, in packets received from the intermediate machine 90 and the call lamp 110, gaming state information (big hit state information, small hit state information, probability change state information, or And stores the received gaming state information in the RAM 73 when error state information etc. is included, and periodically (eg, every 1 to 5 seconds), the gaming state for the island computer communication unit 75 Make a request to send information. The island computer communication unit 75 that has received the transmission request reads the gaming state information stored in the RAM 73, and uses the information to identify the identification information (ID) of the table computer 70 and the transmission source of the table machine 90 or the game machine 130. After giving identification information (ID), it transmits to the island computer 50 via the network LNW.

  Thus, in the stand computer 70, the identification information of the transmitting inter-station machine 90 or the gaming machine 130 and the identification information of the stand computer 70 are given to the packet, and in the island computer 50, the island computer After giving the identification information of 50, the packet is transmitted to the management computer 30. For this reason, the management computer 30 refers to the identification information added to the received packet to determine from which intermediate machine 90 or game machine 130 the operation signal included in the packet is, or It is possible to determine what kind of route has passed and arrived.

<A game machine>
Next, the gaming machine 130 will be described using FIGS. 3 and 4. 3 is a schematic front view of a pachinko machine which is an example of the gaming machine 130, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a waveform of an operation signal which can be output by the gaming machine 130.

  The gaming machine 130 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that pays out game media (for example, gaming balls, gaming medals) to the player according to a predetermined winning event, and is realized by, for example, a pachinko machine shown in FIG. Be done. In addition, the gaming machine 130 is an external output terminal for transmitting an operation signal indicating the operation status (number of hit balls, big hit game, etc.) of the gaming machine 130 to the outside (in the present embodiment, the call lamp 110). (Not shown) is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the operation signal (game machine operation signal) that can be transmitted by the game machine 130 of this embodiment is either an on signal (for example, high level signal) or an off signal (for example, low level signal) Is realized by a pulse signal consisting of The gaming machine 130 generates a pulse signal by either changing the on signal of the operation signal to the off signal or changing the off signal to the on signal, and transmits the generated pulse signal to the call lamp 110. . The specific method of realizing the operation signal is not limited to this, and a part or all of the operation signal may be realized by a packet (electronic message information) as in the case of the intermediate unit 90 described later, or a pulse The form of the signal may be either a serial signal or a parallel signal.

  A pachinko machine which is an example of the gaming machine 130 will be described with reference to FIG. 3. In the gaming machine (pachinko machine) 130, the liquid crystal display device 132 is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 131 and 133, a common drawing start opening 134, a special drawing start opening 135, and a variable winning opening 136 are disposed.

  In the present example, a plurality of general winning openings 133 are provided on the game board surface 131. When the general winning opening 133 is won (when the gaming ball enters the general winning opening 133), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls are discharged to the upper tray 137. When the gaming machine 130 discharges the gaming ball to the upper tray 137, the gaming machine 130 directs the call signal to the operation signal (disbursed ball signal) indicating that the gaming ball has been paid out, and outputs it from the external output terminal.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, one pulse signal is output as a ball withdrawal signal each time one gaming ball is paid out. The ball signal is converted into a packet in the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp that the gaming balls have been paid out in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the ball withdrawal signal, and the packet including the information of the ball withdrawal signal It is also possible to obtain information on the amount of game balls paid out in the gaming machine 130 (the number of dispensed balls) by counting the number of. The game balls paid out from the gaming machine 130 may be called a winning ball or a safe ball in addition to the balls, and the number of balls may be called a winning ball number or a safe ball number.

  The common drawing start port 134 is a device called a gate or through chucker for determining whether or not the game ball has passed a predetermined area of the game board surface 131, and in this example, one on the left and right of the game board 131 Are arranged one by one. When the gaming ball passes through the common drawing start port 134, the common drawing fluctuation game by the common drawing display device not shown is started. When the gaming ball passes the drawing start opening 134, the gaming machine 130 directs an operation signal (starting signal) indicating that the gaming ball has won in the drawing start opening 134 to the call lamp 110 and the external output terminal Output from

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4C, each time a prize drawing is made in the drawing start opening 134 (every time the game ball passes the drawing start opening 134) as a start signal, or a special feature to be described later Each time a figure starting opening 135 is won (every time a game ball enters the special figure starting opening 135), one pulse signal is output. The start-up signal is converted into a packet in the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, by receiving the packet including the start signal, the management computer 30 can grasp that the gaming ball in the gaming machine 130 has won the common view start opening 134 (or the special view start opening 135).

  The special drawing start port 135 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present example, only one is disposed at the center. This special view starting port 135 has a wing member which can be opened and closed from side to side, and it is impossible to enter the game ball during closing of the wing member, and it is won by the common drawing fluctuating game, the common drawing display device is hit and the symbol 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 opening 135 is won (when the special figure starting opening 135 enters the game ball), a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are discharged to the upper tray 137 and the special is not shown. The special view variation game by the figure display device is started.

  The gaming machine 130 outputs an operation signal (starting signal) indicating that the gaming ball has won the special view starting opening 135 toward the call lamp 110 from the external output terminal when the special drawing starting opening 135 is won. . The contents of the start signal are as described using FIG. 4 (c). In addition, when the gaming machine 130 discharges the gaming ball to the upper tray 137 by the winning of the special view starting opening 135, an operation signal (disbursed ball signal) indicating that the gaming ball has been paid out to the call lamp 110 Direct output from the external output terminal. The contents of the popping ball signal are as described with reference to FIG. 4 (b).

  The variable winning opening 136 is called a special winning opening or an attacker, and in this example, only one is disposed directly below the special drawing start opening 135. The variable winning hole 136 has a door member that can be opened and closed, and it is impossible to enter a ball during closing of the door member, and the special drawing display is selected with a special drawing variation game and the big hit symbol or small hit symbol When the stop display is performed, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. The gaming machine 130 calls an operation signal (big hit signal) indicating that a big hit has occurred in the gaming machine 130 when the special view display device stops displaying the big hit symbol (when the big hit game is won). It is output to the lamp 110 from the external output terminal.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), the off signal is changed to the on signal when the big hit game is won as a big hit signal, and the on signal is changed to the off signal when the big hit game is over Output a signal to After being converted into a packet format in the call lamp 110, this large signal is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp the start and the end of the jackpot in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet containing the information of the jackpot signal, and the number of packets containing the information of the jackpot signal is By counting, it is also possible to obtain information on the number of big hit games in the gaming machine 130.

  In addition, in the big hit symbol, in the special figure fluctuation game after the big hit game, the probability of winning the big hit is relatively high, and the probability of winning the big hit relative to the special figure change game after the big hit game is relative There is a non-probable big hit symbol that goes down. When the gaming state changes from a non-probability state to a probability state, the gaming machine 130 displays a stop signal indicating that a probability variation jackpot has occurred in the gaming machine 130, The signal is output from the external output terminal toward the call lamp 110.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (g), the off signal is changed to the on signal when the gaming state changes from the non-probability state to the probability state as the probability change signal, and the gaming state is changed from the probability state to the non-probability A signal that changes the on signal to the off signal when the state is changed is output. The probability change signal is converted into a packet in the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can know the start and the end of the probability variation state in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the probability variation signal.

  In addition, when the special feature display device stops and displays the small hit symbol (when the small hit game is won), the gaming machine 130 indicates that the small hitting is occurring in the gaming machine 130 (the small winning Signal) is output from the external output terminal toward the call lamp 110.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (f), the off signal is changed to an on signal when a small hit game is won as a small hit signal, and the on signal is an off signal when a small hit game is over. Output a signal to change to. The small signal is converted into a packet in the call lamp 110 and transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp the start and end of the small hit in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the small hit signal, and the number of packets including the information of the small hit signal. Information on the number of small hit games in the gaming machine 130 can also be obtained by counting.

  In addition, the gaming machine 130, when the special view display device stops displaying symbols (big hit symbols, small hit symbols, lost symbols, etc.), an operation signal (start signal indicating that the symbols are stopped displayed in the gaming machine 130 ) Is output to the ring lamp 110 from the external output terminal.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4D, as a start signal, one pulse signal is output each time the special view display device stops and displays a symbol. The start signal is converted into the form of a packet in the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp that the symbol is stopped and displayed in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the start signal, and the number of packets including the information of the start signal By counting, it is also possible to obtain information on the number of times of symbol variation of the special view display device.

  When the game machine 130 wins the variable winning opening 136, it discharges a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls onto the upper tray 137. When the gaming machine 130 discharges the gaming ball to the upper tray 137, the gaming machine 130 directs the call signal to the operation signal (disbursed ball signal) indicating that the gaming ball has been paid out, and outputs it from the external output terminal. The contents of the popping ball signal are as described with reference to FIG. 4 (b).

  In addition, on the back of the gaming machine 130, an out box (not shown) provided with a ball striking counter (not shown) capable of counting the number of ball (ball striking number) hit on the game board surface 131 is disposed. It is done. The gaming machine 130 directs, to the call lamp 110, an operation signal (ball striking signal) indicating that the gaming ball has been shot toward the game board surface 131 based on the information from the ball striking counter of the out box. Output from the output terminal. It should be noted that the game balls hit on the game board surface 131 may be called out balls in addition to the hit balls, and the number of hit balls may be called the number of out balls.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, one pulse is output as a ball hitting signal each time a game ball is hit (consumed). The batting signal is converted into a packet format in the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp that the gaming ball has been launched toward the game board surface 131 in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the batting signal, and the batting signal By counting the number of packets including the information of the above, it is also possible to obtain information of the amount (the number of batting balls) of the launched game balls.

  In addition, when detecting various abnormalities (errors), the gaming machine 130 shifts the gaming state to an error state, and an operation signal (error signal) indicating that the gaming state is in an error state, the call lamp 110 Output to the external output terminal.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (h), when an error state occurs, the off signal is changed to an on signal, and when the error state is released (when the error state is not entered). ) Outputs a signal that changes the on signal to the off signal. This error signal is converted into the form of a packet in the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp the start and end of the error state in the gaming machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the error signal.

  Here, as an error that can be detected in the gaming machine 130, for example, a magnetic error in the case of detecting abnormal magnetism, a radio wave error in the case of detecting an abnormal radio wave, or a vibration in order to detect a fraud on the gaming machine. Vibration error when detected, illegal winning error such as when the game ball wins the variable winning opening 136 other than big hit time or small hit time, incorrect payout error when the number of balls exceeds the specified value, door open Door opening error, 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, arranged in the opening of the winning opening or starting opening It includes a sensor error when the installed ball detection sensor fails, a communication error when an abnormality occurs in communication between control units, and a power supply error when an abnormality occurs in a power supply system.

  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 (short time signal) indicating that the time is short, the theory based on the out ball information that the gaming machine has when the out box etc. becomes full and can not be counted by the out ball counter. An operation signal (supplement safe signal) for outputting the number of top balls (the number of theoretical balls), an operation signal (refilling signal) indicating the number of game media replenished to the gaming machine 130, and the like are included in the operation signal. May be

  In addition, the gaming machine 130 according to the present embodiment may have any function for transmitting an operation signal indicating the operating state of the gaming machine 130 to the outside, and in addition to the pachinko machine, for example, a pachislot machine It can also be realized by a slot machine), a pachislot machine (a so-called pachilot machine) using gaming balls for pachinko as gaming media, and an enclosed type gaming machine cyclically using gaming balls enclosed in the gaming machine 130). . In the case of the enclosed game machine, the same or similar signal is output as part or all of the various signals output from the pachinko machine.

  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 is started, and an operation signal indicating that AT (assist time) is in progress. 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 bet, 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.

  In addition, a hopper error when an abnormality occurs in the hopper for storing game medals, a payout error when the number of paid-out medals exceeds a prescribed number, a door opening error when the door is opened, and the game medals are clogged In the case of medal clogging error, sensor error when various sensors (for example, the medal detection sensor disposed at the medal insertion slot) fail, communication error when communication between the control units is abnormal, error in the power supply system May output a power error operation signal when a

<Game Machine / Control Unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the gaming machine 130 will be described in detail using FIG. FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram of the control unit of the gaming machine 130.

  The control unit of the gaming machine 130 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 150 for controlling the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a "command") transmitted by the main control unit 150. A secondary control unit 170 for controlling the game controller, a payout control unit 210 for mainly controlling the payout of the game ball according to a command transmitted by the main control unit 150, and a launch control unit 230 for controlling the launch of the game ball. It is composed of 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 this example, or configured with a larger number of control units than this example. You may

<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, number of times, and the like are mounted. The ROM 153 and the RAM 154 may be built in the CPU 152 (the same applies to other CPUs).

  In addition, the basic circuit 151, the counter circuit 158 which changes the numerical value each time the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 157 is received, and various sensors 159 (for example, each starting opening, winning opening, game passing variable winning opening A sensor circuit 160 that receives a signal output from a ball detection sensor or the like for detecting a ball, and a drive for performing display control of various symbol display devices 161 (for example, a special view display device or a common view display device) A circuit 162, a drive circuit 164 for performing display control of various state display units 163 (for example, general view holding lamps, special view holding lamps, etc.), and various movable members (for example, blade members of special drawing start port 135) A drive circuit 166 is connected to control various solenoids 165 for opening and closing a door member etc. of the variable winning hole 136).

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

  Further, the main control unit 150 is provided with a start signal output circuit 168 which outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 152 receives the start signal from the start signal output circuit 168. If it has, game control to be described later is started. The main control unit 150 also has an output interface for transmitting a command to the sub control unit 170 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 210, and the sub control unit 170 and the payout control unit Communication with 210 is possible.

<Game machine / control unit / sub control unit>
The sub control unit 170 mainly includes a basic circuit (microcomputer) 171 that controls the entire sub control unit 170 based on commands and the like transmitted by the main control unit 150. The basic circuit 171 includes the CPU 172 and the like. , ROM 173 for storing control programs and various effect data, RAM 174 for temporarily storing data, I / O 175 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time, number of times, etc. The counter timer 176 is mounted.

  Further, 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, effect display, etc. The liquid crystal display device 182 for performing the operation is connected.

<Game Machine / Control Unit / Payout Control Unit, Launch Control Unit>
The payout control unit 210 controls the payout motor 211 for driving the payout device (not shown) based on a signal such as a command received from the main control unit 150, and plays a game based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 212. It detects whether or not the delivery of the ball is completed. The launch control unit 230 controls the launch motor 232 based on the control signal output by the payout control unit 210 and the control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount of operation of the ball launch handle 231 by the player.

<Ringing lamp>
As shown in FIG. 3, a call lamp 110 is provided at the top of the gaming machine 130. The call lamp 110 is a device provided with a display (for example, a liquid crystal display device) that performs a predetermined display (for example, blinking display) according 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 table computer 70. Further, the calling lamp is provided with a speaker (not shown) so that the player (customer) can call a store clerk or the like of the game arcade.

  Specifically, when the call lamp 110 receives an operation signal from the gaming machine 130 (in the present embodiment, when the rising edge of the operation signal is detected), a packet (electronic message information) corresponding to the operation signal Generate Further, after adding identification information (base number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 of the transmission source of the operation signal, the received packet is transmitted to the base computer 70.

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

  In addition, when the call lamp 110 detects that the big hit signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when the rising edge of the big hit signal is detected), the gaming state is a big hit state Game state information (big hit state information) indicating that it is set to ON, to generate a packet including the game state information (big hit state information), and to identify the gaming machine 130 which has transmitted the big hit signal Identification information (base number) is added and transmitted to the base computer 70.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the big hit signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the on signal to the off signal (when the falling edge of the big hit signal is detected), the gaming state information (big hit state information) is The game is set to off, a packet including the gaming state information (big hit state information) is generated, and identification information (block number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the big hit signal is added, and Send to 70

  In addition, when the call lamp 110 detects that the small hit signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when the rising edge of the small hit signal is detected), the game state is a small hit The game state information (small hit state information) indicating that it is in the state is set to ON, and a packet including this game state information (small hit state information) is generated, and the gaming machine 130 which has transmitted the small hit signal is The identification information (base number) for identification is added and transmitted to the base computer 70.

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the small hit signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the on signal to the off signal (when the falling edge of the small hit 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 (base number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 which has transmitted the small hit signal is added, It transmits to the host computer 70.

  In addition, 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 The game state information (probability change state information) indicating that is set to on, and a packet including the game state information (probability change state information) is generated, and identification information for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the positive change signal It is transmitted to the table computer 70 by adding (group number).

  On the other hand, when it is detected that the probability change signal received from the gaming machine 130 has changed from the on signal to the off signal (when the falling edge of the probability change signal is detected), the gaming state information (probability change state information) is turned off. The packet is set, and a packet including the gaming state information (probable change state information) is generated, and identification information (base number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 which has transmitted the positive change signal is added to the set and transmitted to the base computer 70. Do.

  Further, 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 in the error state. The game state information (error state information) indicating that is set on, and a packet including the game state information (error state information) is generated, and identification information for identifying the gaming machine 130 that has transmitted the error signal It is transmitted to the table computer 70 by adding (group number).

  On the other hand, when detecting 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. The packet is set, the packet including the gaming state information (error state information) is generated, and identification information (base number) for identifying the gaming machine 130 which has transmitted the error signal is added and transmitted to the base computer 70. Do.

  In the present embodiment, the call lamp 110 has a function of transmitting the operation signal received from the gaming machine 130 to the table computer 70, but the function may be provided to a device other than the call lamp 110. Alternatively, the operation signal may be transmitted directly from the gaming machine 130 to the base computer 70, and the base computer 70 may be configured to perform processing 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 disposed in the vicinity of the call lamp 110 and the call button is pressed and operated. 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, the call lamp 110 is provided in one-to-one correspondence with the gaming machine 130, but the correspondence between the number of the call lamp 110 and the number of gaming machines 130 is not limited to this.

<Interplanet>
Next, the tandem machine 90 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 (a) is a schematic front view of a general inter-plane unit.

  The inter-portal machine 90 is a ball lending machine (sand) that lends out gaming balls in response to insertion of cash or a membership card. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, each gaming machine 130 is adjacent to each gaming machine 130 Install one for each 130 In addition, the related apparatus installed corresponding to each game machine 130 is not limited to the tandem machine 90, for example, a card reader, a ball rental machine, a medal rental machine, a prize ball meter Devices that do) are also included.

  In addition, although an example has been shown in which the in-between machines 90 are provided corresponding to the gaming machine 130 one to one, the correspondence between the numbers of in-between machines 90 and the number of gaming machines 130 is not limited to this. That is, the intermediate unit 90 is not limited to the "CR unit" which requires one unit per one game unit 130 as in this example, but one unit for two game units 130. Also included are the “Nikoichi CR unit” that can operate at one or more stand-alone machines that can operate at one or more than three game machines 130. In addition, an intermediate unit equipped with a monitor such as a liquid crystal display device is also included.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the tandem machine 90 includes a bill insertion slot 91, an IC coin insertion slot 92, an IC coin ejection slot 93, a member card insertion slot 94, a lamp 95 and the like. . Also, the communication device for transmitting to the management computer 30 an operation signal (related device operation signal) indicating the operation status (the number of balls sold, the presence or absence of IC coin, etc.) in the interface device 90. (Not shown) is provided.

  The bill insertion slot 91 is an insertion slot for a player to insert cash in order to receive a loan of gaming balls. When cash is inserted into the bill insertion slot 91, the counter-machine 90 outputs a packet including information of 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 computer 30 via the table computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp that cash has been deposited in the tandem machine 90 by receiving the packet including the information of the deposit signal.

  The IC coin insertion slot 92 and the IC coin discharge slot 93 are openings for inserting and discharging IC coins. Here, the IC coin is a coin-shaped housing in which a storage medium is built, and is used to convert the number of game media into data and store it, and to facilitate carrying by a player.

  When the player receives a ball loan by cash or IC coin, the tandem machine 90 indicates that the player has received a ball loan in a deposited state from the communication device (not shown), that is, the sales have risen. Output a packet including information on operation signal (sales signal). In the present embodiment, each time the stand-alone unit 90 lends out one game ball, one packet including information on the sales signal is output.

  The packet including the sales signal is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, by receiving the packet including the sales signal, the management computer 30 can grasp that the gaming ball has been loaned in the stand-up machine 90, and counts the number of packets including the sales signal. Thus, it is possible to obtain information on the amount of game balls that have been lent (the number of sold balls). A sales ball may be called a rental ball, and the number of sales balls may be called a number of balls (including (withdrawal of balls) (the same applies hereinafter).

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the operation signal output from the master unit 90 is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50, but as described above, the master unit 90 is used. The operation signal output from the above may be transmitted to the management computer 30 without passing through the table computer 70 and the island computer 50, and the same applies to the operation signal output from the gaming machine 130. Also, although an example is shown where a packet including a sales signal is transmitted when a player receives a loan by cash or IC coin, a medium having a monetary value equivalent to that of cash or IC coin (eg, credit card, When a player receives a ball loan by electronic money, a packet including a sales signal may be output.

  The member card insertion slot 94 is an insertion slot for receiving insertion of a member card (card-type recording medium) distributed in advance to members of the game arcade. In the present embodiment, card identification information is recorded in each membership card, and when a player's membership card is inserted into the membership card insertion slot 94 of the tandem machine 90, the internal communication from the membership card insertion slot 94 is made. A card reader (not shown) provided on the card is configured to read card identification information of the membership card.

  When the membership card is inserted into the membership card insertion slot 94, the inter-station device 90 receives a packet including information of an operation signal (membership card insertion signal) indicating that the membership card is inserted from a communication device (not shown). Output. The packet including the information of the membership card insertion signal is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the table computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, by receiving a packet including a membership card insertion signal, the management computer 30 can grasp that the membership card has been inserted into the membership card insertion slot 94 in the tandem machine 90.

  In addition, when the card reader reads the card identification information of the membership card, the inter-camera 90 can use the communication device (not shown) to transmit the operation signal information (member card identification information) indicating the information for identifying the membership card. Output the included packet. The packet including the membership card identification information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the table computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp the information for identifying the membership card by receiving the packet including the membership card identification information.

  Further, when the storage ball based on the storage ball information associated with the membership card is dispensed, the taxiing machine 90 is an operation signal (a storage ball dispensing signal) indicating that the storage ball has been dispensed from the communication device (not shown). Output a packet containing information. The packet including the information of the storage payout signal is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the table computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30, by receiving the packet including the information of the ball withdrawal signal, can grasp that the ball based on the ball information associated with the member card has been dispensed in the stand-up machine 90, Moreover, the information on the number of balls can also be acquired by counting the number of packets including the information on the ball withdrawal signal.

  In addition, when the membership card is ejected from the membership card insertion slot 94, the taxi machine 90 receives information (member card ejection signal information) of an operation signal indicating that the membership card is ejected from a communication device (not shown). Output the included packet. The packet including the membership card ejection signal information is transmitted to the management computer 30 via the table computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the management computer 30 can grasp that the membership card has been ejected from the membership card insertion slot 94 in the stand-up unit 90 by receiving the packet including the membership card ejection signal information.

  In the present embodiment, the membership card identification information and the membership card insertion signal / membership card ejection signal are transmitted by a single packet. For example, when a member card whose card identification information is “01234” is inserted / discharged, the tandem machine 90 generates and transmits a packet including “insert, 01234” information and “discharge, 01234” information. .

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

  The lamp 95 is for displaying the state of the corresponding gaming machine 130 and the corresponding tandem machine 90. In the present embodiment, when the membership card is not discharged from the master machine 90, it functions as a notification unit that displays a predetermined color (for example, red) and reports a warning of forgotten removal of the membership card.

  The operation signal of the stand unit 90 described in the present embodiment is an example, and the operation signal varies depending on the type of the stand unit. Therefore, depending on the model of the intermediate unit, an error signal or the like indicating that an error (error) has occurred may be included in the operation signal.

  Here, as an abnormality (error) that can be detected by the intermediate unit 90, for example, a card identification error when an abnormality is detected in the card identification information of a membership card, a vibration error when vibration is detected, a door is opened Door opening error, a bill jam error when the bill is jammed in the bill insertion slot 91, an IC coin jam error when the IC coin is jammed in the IC coin slot 92, a membership card jams in the member card slot 94 Card error in the case, a sensor error in the case where various sensors (for example, the insertion detection sensor disposed in the bill insertion slot 91, the IC coin insertion slot 92, and the member card insertion slot 94) fail; This includes communication errors when communication errors occur, and power supply errors when an error occurs in the power supply system.

<Interplanet / main configuration>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6 (b), the main configuration of the tandem machine 90 will be described. FIG. 6 (b) is a block diagram showing an example of the main configuration of the inter-plane unit 90.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the multi-stage machine 90 is configured to have an input unit 96, a display unit 97, a control unit 98, a communication unit 99, and a storage unit 100. The input unit 96 is, for example, the above-mentioned bill insertion slot 91, IC coin insertion slot 92, insertion detection sensor disposed in member card insertion slot 94, ten keys, keyboard, touch panel, and input by a user such as a player It accepts the operation. The display unit 97 is, for example, the above-described lamp 95, a liquid crystal display, or an organic EL display, and displays a command input from the input unit 96, a response output to the command, and the like.

  The control means 98 is, for example, a CPU, and controls the entire tandem apparatus 90. The communication means 99 is in charge of communication with an external device, and in the present example, communicates with a stand computer 70. The storage unit 100 stores an application program, an OS, a control program, a related program, 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. 7A is a front view showing an example of the terminal device 140, and FIG. 7B is a block diagram showing an example of the main configuration of the terminal device 140. As shown in FIG.

  The terminal device 140 includes a portable or stationary information processing device used by the store clerk of the game shop in business, and can be realized by, for example, a remote control, a handy terminal, a PDA (= Personal Digital Assistant), a smartphone, etc. it can. Although the terminal device 140 is an information processing device mainly used by store clerks and the like in game arcades in business operations, it is conceivable that a player temporarily uses the terminal device 140 in a questionnaire function and the like described later. It is not limited to the information processing apparatus which only uses.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, 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 unit 141 is, for example, a ten-key pad, a keyboard, or a touch panel, and receives an input operation by a user such as a store clerk of a game arcade. 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 to the command, and the like.

  The control unit 143 is, for example, a CPU, and controls the entire terminal device 140. The communication unit 144 is responsible for communication with an external device, converts various information into radio waves and the like, transmits the same to the outside, and receives radio waves and the like relating to the various information from the management computer 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, for example, a hard disk (HDD), a semiconductor memory, or the like.

<Game Device Management Information>
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, gaming apparatus management information stored in the RAM 33 of the management computer 30 and the storage device 36 will be described.

  Here, the gaming apparatus management information includes the gaming apparatus under the control of the management computer 30 (in the present embodiment, the island computer 50, the stand computer 70, the stand unit 90, the call lamp 110, and the game machine 130). It is information used to perform management. In this embodiment, a table number management table shown in FIG. 8A, an accumulated operation information table shown in FIG. 8B, and an operation information table classified by gaming state shown in FIG. The operation history information table shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b) is provided. Each table will be described in detail below.

<Game Device Management Information / Machine Number Management Table>
FIG. 8A shows an example of a machine number management table in which a machine number and a gaming apparatus are associated with each other and stored. In the machine number management table, game machine identification information for identifying the game machine 130 in association with the machine number, and a machine for identifying the inter- machine 90 provided corresponding to the game machine 130. Inter-machine identification information is stored.

  The management computer 30 refers to the machine number management table, and for example, the machine number 130 to which the gaming machine identification information A001 is added and the space to which the inter-machine identification information U001 is added to the machine number 100. The sales signal output from the stand-alone machine 90 to which the stand-up machine 90 is installed or to which the stand-alone machine identification information U003 is assigned is the gaming machine 130 of the machine number 102 to which the gaming machine identification information A003 is given. It can be recognized that it is sales. In this example, although the machine number is a positive integer of serial numbers starting from 100, it is not limited to this.

<Game device management information / cumulative operation information>
FIG. 8B is an example of an accumulated operation information table for recording operation information of the gaming machine within a predetermined period. The accumulated operation information includes the accumulated payout number, accumulated batting number, accumulated sales ball number, accumulated replay number, accumulated start number, accumulated big win number, from the opening of the game arcade in association with the machine number. The accumulated allowance number, accumulated start number, and operation status are stored.

  Here, the cumulative payout number is information for managing the number of gaming balls paid out in the gaming machine 130 (the number of payout balls), and in the packet processing of the management computer main processing described later, each gaming machine 130 An addition process is performed based on the ball sending signal transmitted from. The accumulated ball hit number is information for managing the number of game balls (ball hit number) hit on the game board surface 131 in each game machine 130, and in the packet processing of the management computer main process described later, each game machine The addition processing is performed based on the ball striking signal transmitted from 130.

  The cumulative number of sales balls is information for managing the number of gaming balls (the number of sales balls) lent out in the master unit 90, and transmitted from each master unit 90 in the packet processing of the management computer main processing described later. Add processing is performed based on the sales signal to be sent. The cumulative number of replays is information for managing the number of gaming media (replays) paid back to the player by replay, and is transmitted from each of the inter-vehicles 90 in the packet processing of the management computer main processing described later. Addition processing is performed based on the re-play signal to be played.

  The accumulated start number is information for managing the number of winnings of the common drawing starting port 134 or the special drawing starting port 135 in the gaming machine 130, and is transmitted from each gaming machine 130 in packet processing of management computer main processing described later. Add processing is performed based on the start signal. The cumulative winning number is a counter for managing the number of big hit games in the gaming machine 130, and in the packet processing of the management computer main processing described later, an addition process based on the large winning signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 I do.

  The accumulated number of small wins is information for managing the number of small hit games in the gaming machine 130, and is added based on the small winning signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 in the packet processing of the management computer main process described later. Do the processing. The cumulative start number is information for managing the number of times the special view display device stopped displaying the symbol in the gaming machine 130, and the start signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 in the packet processing of the management computer main processing described later Perform addition processing based on.

  The operating status is information for managing whether the gaming machine 130 is in an operating state in which a player is playing a game or in a non-operating state in which a player is not playing a game, and will be described later In the packet processing of processing, when it is determined that the gaming machine 130 is in the operating state based on various signals transmitted from each gaming machine 130, a numerical value of 1 is set, and the gaming machine 130 is in the non-operating state When it is judged, set the numerical value 0.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8 (b), the cumulative number of payouts of the gaming machine 130 to which the platform number 100 is given is 52,270, the cumulative number of striking is 36,690, and the cumulative number of sales is 12,500. The cumulative number of replays is 3,000, the cumulative number of starts is 910, the cumulative number of hits is 37, the cumulative number of small hits is 14 and the cumulative number of starts (the number of symbol changes) is 870, and the gaming machine 130 is in operation It represents that it is.

<Device management information for gaming / operation information according to gaming state>
FIG. 8C is an example of the gaming state-specific operation information table for storing the gaming state-specific operation information of the gaming device within the predetermined period. The operation status information by game state is associated with the machine number and the game state, and the accumulated balls number, accumulated batted number, accumulated sales ball number, and accumulated replay number from the opening of the game arcade are respectively associated with each other. It is stored as the number of pop-out balls by state, the number of hit balls by state, the number of sales balls by state, and the number of replays by state.

  Here, in this example, the states of the gaming machine 130 are classified into four states: a normal state, a big hit state, a positive change state, and a positive change big hit state. In the packet processing of the management computer main processing to be described later, the management computer 30 determines that the normal state is in the case where the large hit signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is an off signal and the probability change signal is an off signal, The number of pop-out balls by state, the number of hit balls by state, the number of sales balls by state, and the number of replays by state are updated. Also, when the big hit signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is an on signal and the positive change signal is an off signal, it is determined to be a big hit state (big hit), and the number of balls per state in the big hit state, batting by state Update the number of balls, the number of sales balls by state, and the number of replays by state.

  In addition, when the large hit signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is an off signal and the positive change signal is an on signal, it is determined to be a positive change state (positive change), and the number of balls per state in the positive change state, batting by state Update the number of balls, the number of sales balls by state, and the number of replays by state. Also, if the large hit signal transmitted from each gaming machine 130 is an on signal and the positive change signal is an on signal, it is determined as a positive change big hit state (positive change big hit) and the number of balls per state in the positive change big hit state, state Update the number of hit balls, the number of sales balls by state, and the number of replays by state.

  The gaming state-specific operation information table is used, for example, in processing for transmitting special award history information to the terminal device 140 in special prize history processing (step S203) of the management computer 30, which will be described later.

<Various management information / operation history information>
FIGS. 9A and 9B show an example of the operation history information table for recording the history of the operation information of the gaming machine every predetermined time. The operation history information is associated with a machine number and time zone information for every predetermined time, and the accumulated balls number, accumulated batted number, accumulated sales ball number, accumulated replay number, accumulated number for every predetermined time A history of the number of starts, the number of accumulated wins, the number of accumulated allowances, and the number of accumulated starts is stored.

  Specifically, in the operation history information shown in FIG. 9A, the time is divided every hour, and the number of accumulated balls for each gaming machine 130, the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated balls, the accumulated replay A history of the number, the cumulative number of starts, the cumulative number of wins, the cumulative number of small wins, and the cumulative number of starts is stored. For example, the operation information corresponding to the game time 10: 00-11: 00 is such that the cumulative withdrawal number of the gaming machine 130 is 9,290 in the time slot of "10:00 to 11:00", and the cumulative hit number is 4050 pieces, 3,500 accumulated sales balls, 0 accumulated replays, 0 accumulated start times, 31 accumulated big wins, 3 accumulated small wins, 2 accumulated wins, and 26 accumulated starts It represents that it is.

  Further, the operation history information shown in FIG. 9B is divided into hours every five minutes, and the accumulated payout number of each gaming machine 130, the accumulated batted number, the accumulated sales ball number, the accumulated replay number, the accumulated number A history of the number of starts, the number of accumulated wins, the number of accumulated allowances, and the number of accumulated starts is stored. For example, the operation information corresponding to the game time 10: 05-10: 10, the cumulative number of balls out of the gaming machine 130 in the time zone of "10:05 to 10:10" is 270, the number of cumulative batting is 330 pieces, 375 cumulative sales balls, 0 cumulative replays, 5 cumulative starts, 5 cumulative big wins, 0 cumulative small wins, and 5 cumulative starts It represents that it is.

  In this example, an example is shown in which the operation history information of each gaming machine 100 is stored by dividing the time into an hour and every 5 minutes, but the time division is changed according to the application and purpose of each gaming shop Alternatively, it may be configured to further store operation history information separated by another time (for example, in units of 2 hours or 1 day).

  The operation history information table is used, for example, in the process of transmitting the award history information to the terminal device 140 in the award history process (step S203) of the management computer 30, which will be described later.

<Premium stock information>
Next, premium stock information stored in the RAM 33 and the storage device 36 of the management computer 30 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Here, the premium stock information is information used to manage the number of stock of premiums in the game arcade. In the present embodiment, the stock management information table shown in FIG. 10A, the prize information table shown in FIG. 10B, and the stock information table shown in FIG. Each table will be described in detail below.

<Premium stock information / Inventory management information table>
FIG. 10A is an example of an inventory management information table for storing an inventory management method of a prize. In the inventory management information table, information such as the final closing date, inventory management classification, the number of POS, etc. is associated and stored. Here, the final closing date is the information of the date when the prize stock information was last updated, and in the example shown in FIG. 6A, the last update of the prize stock information is February 20, 2012. It is shown that.

  In addition, inventory management division is the information regarding storage method of premium stock, 1 of the number indicates that the stock is stored in one place of the warehouse only, 2 of the number is the warehouse and 1 counter Indicate that the stock is stored at two places, and the number 3 indicates that the stock is stored at three or more places of the warehouse and the plurality of counters. Therefore, the example shown in FIG. 6A indicates that inventory is stored at three or more locations of a warehouse and a plurality of counters.

  Further, the number of POS is information on the number of POS (number of counters) when the inventory management division is 3, and in the example shown in FIG. 6A, it is indicated that the number of counters is 3. . Therefore, the stock management classification and the number of POS shown in FIG. 6A indicate that stock is stored at a total of four places of a warehouse and three counters.

  The stock management information table is used, for example, in processing for transmitting stock management information to the terminal device 140 in stock adjustment processing (step S208) of the management computer 30, which will be described later.

<Premium stock information / Premium information table>
FIG. 10B is an example of a prize information table for storing information on a prize. In the prize information table, information such as a prize code given to each prize to identify a prize, bar code information corresponding to the prize code, a name of a prize, etc. is associated and stored.

  The prize information table acquires a prize name based on a prize code or acquires a prize code or a prize name based on bar code information in inventory adjustment processing (step S208) of the management computer 30, which will be described later. Used for processing.

<Premium stock information / stock information table>
FIG. 10C shows an example of the stock information table for storing the machine stock and the real stock of the prize for each storage location. In the stock information table, information such as the above-mentioned prize code, place ID, machine stock number, actual stock number, and the like are associated and stored. Here, the "machine stock number" is the stock number managed in the stock information table, and is also referred to as the book stock number, the theoretical stock number, or the like. Also, "the number of actual stocks" refers to the number of prizes (kinds) that actually exist in a warehouse, a counter or the like.

  The stock information table is used, for example, in processing for updating the actual stock quantity based on the prize code and the place ID in stock adjustment processing (step S208) of the management computer 30, which will be described later.

<Terminal device main processing>
Next, main processing (terminal device main processing) executed by the control unit 143 of the terminal device 140 will be described using FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the terminal device main process.

  The terminal device main process is part of the process executed by a program (application) stored in the storage unit 146 of the terminal device 140. The control unit 143 of the terminal device 140 starts execution from the initial setting process of step S101, for example, when there is a command to execute the program by an operation on the input unit 141 (for example, a click operation on a touch panel).

  In the initial setting process of step S101, for example, a process of initializing a part of the storage area of the storage means 146 to 0, a process of setting an initial value in a part of the storage area of the storage means 146 For example, the process of displaying an initial screen (for example, the menu screen shown in FIG. 7A) on the liquid crystal display, and the initial setting of the communication means 144 (for example, wireless communication module) are performed. Perform processing such as permitting communication.

  In step S102, alarm history processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in the alarm history process, various processes for realizing the alarm history function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S103, a special award history process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the special award history process, various processes for realizing the special award history function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S104, in-store broadcast operation processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in the in-store broadcast operation process, various processes for realizing the in-store broadcast operation function of the terminal device 140 are executed.

  In step S105, an open / close shop operation process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the opening and closing shop operation process, various processes for realizing the opening and closing shop operation function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S106, data processing of each vehicle is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this each-unit data processing, various processes for realizing each-unit data function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S107, gauge processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this gauge processing, various processes for realizing the gauge function of the terminal device 140 are executed.

  In step S108, inventory adjustment processing is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the inventory adjustment process, various processes for realizing the inventory adjustment function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S109, a member inquiry process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this member inquiry process, various processes for realizing the member inquiry function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S110, a head-raising process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this head taking process, various processes for realizing the head taking function of the terminal device 140 are executed.

  In step S111, a questionnaire process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the questionnaire process, various processes for realizing the questionnaire function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S113, a timing determination process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this timing determination process, various processes for realizing the timing determination function of the terminal device 140 are executed.

  In step S112, after performing other processing such as communication processing with the management computer 30, the process returns to the alarm history processing of step S102. After that, the control unit 143 of the terminal device 140 repeatedly executes the processing of step S102 to step S113 unless there is an instruction to end the execution of the program by an operation on the input unit 141 (for example, a click operation on the touch panel).

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

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

  In the initial setting process of step S201, for example, a process of initializing a part of the storage area of the RAM 33 to 0, a process of setting an initial value in a part of the storage area of the RAM 33, a display 38 (for example, a liquid crystal display And the initial setting of the communication unit 39 (for example, wireless communication module) to permit communication with the island computer 50, and the like.

  In step S202, alarm history processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in the alarm history process, various processes for realizing the alarm history function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S203, a special award history process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the special award history process, various processes for realizing the special award history function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S204, in-store broadcast operation processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in the in-store broadcast operation process, various processes for realizing the in-store broadcast operation function of the terminal device 140 are executed.

  In step S205, an open / close shop operation process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the opening and closing shop operation process, various processes for realizing the opening and closing shop operation function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S206, each unit data processing is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this each-unit data processing, various processes for realizing each-unit data function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S207, a gauge process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this gauge processing, various processes for realizing the gauge function of the terminal device 140 are executed.

  In step S208, inventory adjustment processing is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the inventory adjustment process, various processes for realizing the inventory adjustment function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S209, a member inquiry process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this member inquiry process, various processes for realizing the member inquiry function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S210, a head-raising process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this head taking process, various processes for realizing the head taking function of the terminal device 140 are executed.

  In step S211, a questionnaire process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the questionnaire process, various processes for realizing the questionnaire function of the terminal device 140 are executed. In step S214, a timing determination process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this timing determination process, various processes for realizing the timing determination function of the terminal device 140 are executed.

  In step S212, packet processing is performed. In this packet processing, based on the operation signals received from the respective gaming machines 130 and the respective tandem machines 90, the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated replays, the number of accumulated starts, the accumulated large number Processing to add the number of times, cumulative number of small wins, cumulative start number (see above FIG. 8 (a)), processing of updating the operating status of the gaming machine 130 (see above FIG. 8 (a)) A process of updating operation information (see FIG. 8B) and a process of updating operation history information (see FIG. 8C) are performed.

  In step S213, after performing other processing such as communication processing with the terminal device 140 and the game device, the process returns to the alarm history processing of step S202. After that, the CPU 31 of the management computer 30 repeatedly executes the processing of step S202 to step S214 unless there is an instruction to end the execution of the program by an operation (for example, a click operation on a mouse) on the input device 37.

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

  The gaming machine main processing is part of processing 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 start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 168, the CPU 152 of the main control unit 150 starts the execution from the initial setting process of step S301.

  In the initial setting process of step S301, for example, a process of initializing a part of the storage area of the RAM 154 to 0, a process of setting an initial value in a part of the storage area of the RAM 154, and an initial setting of the information output circuit 167. A process of permitting output of an operation signal to the management computer 30 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 computer 30 are performed. In step S303, after performing game control, communication processing with the call lamp 110, and the like, the process returns to the operation signal output processing of step S302. Thereafter, the CPU 152 of the main control unit 150 repeatedly executes the processing of step S302 to step S303.

<Intercom main process>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13B, the main process (inter-main-machine main process) executed by the control unit 98 of the inter-machine 90 will be described. FIG. 13 (b) is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the main unit process.

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

  In the initial setting process of step S401, for example, a process of initializing a part of the storage area of the storage unit 100 to 0, a process of setting an initial value in a part of the storage area of the storage unit 100, It performs processing such as permitting output of the operation signal of.

  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 computer 30 are performed. In step S403, after performing control of the intermediate unit 90, communication processing with the table computer 70, and the like, the process returns to the operation signal output processing of step S402. Thereafter, the control means 98 repeatedly executes the processing of step S402 to step S403.

<Alarm history function>
Next, the alarm history function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of various processes for realizing the alarm history function.

  The alarm history function is a function of notifying the terminal device 140 of information (error information) regarding the abnormality when some abnormality occurs in the gaming apparatus, the management computer 30, the terminal device 140, and the like. The alarm history function of this example mainly includes alarm history processing by the terminal device 140 (step S102), alarm history processing by the management computer 30 (step S202), and a gaming device (game machine 130, inter-plane unit 90). This is realized by the operation signal output process (steps S302 and S402).

  Here, although an example in which the terminal device 140 is notified of error information regarding an abnormality detected by the gaming machine 130 or the intermediate machine 90 will be described, the present invention is not limited to this. Therefore, for example, in the case where only the error information related to the abnormality detected by the management computer 30 is notified to the terminal device 140, the alarm history function can be realized by the terminal device 140 and the management computer 30. Moreover, when notifying only the error information regarding the abnormality detected by the terminal device 140 to itself (the terminal device 140), the alarm history function can be realized only by the terminal device 140.

  In addition, error information (for example, error information related to detection of pressing operation of a call button disposed on the call lamp 110) regarding an abnormality detected by the gaming device is transmitted to the terminal device 140 without the management computer 30. It may be configured to transmit directly. With such a configuration, error information can be notified to the terminal device 140 more quickly than when the management computer 30 is used.

<Alarm history function / error information that can be notified>
The error information that can be notified by the alarm history function includes abnormalities that can be detected in the gaming machine 130, for example, the above-mentioned magnet error, radio wave error, vibration error, incorrect winning error, incorrect payout error, door open error, glass open error, At least various error information on ball clogging error, sensor error, communication error, power supply error, etc. is included.

  In addition, regarding an abnormality that can be detected in the lifter 90, for example, the above-mentioned card identification error, vibration error, door opening error, bill jam error, IC coin jam error, card jam error, sensor error, communication error, power error, etc. Various error information is also included.

  In addition, when an abnormality detectable in the management computer 30, the stand computer 70, the island computer 50, and the terminal device 140, for example, a communication error in the case where an abnormality occurs in communication with another game device, an abnormal packet is received. Also includes error information on packet errors and the like. Although not shown, error information related to an anomaly detectable by a security camera installed in a game arcade, an anomaly detectable by a communication device constituting a part of the networks LNW and WNW, etc. is also included.

  Further, the error information that can be notified by the alarm history process is not limited to the error information related to the failure (failure) of the device, and the call (for example, detection of pressing operation of the call button disposed on the call lamp 110) Error information and warnings / alarms (for example, the image of a person is recognized by a security camera, and a warning is issued when a person requiring caution is detected, or when an IC coin or a member card is not ejected from the taxi 90 It also includes a warning of forgetting removal, a warning when the membership card inserted in the tandem machine 90 is a fraudulent card, an error information regarding a warning when the member's password entered into the tandem machine 90 is incorrect, and the like.

<Alarm history function / flow of various processing>
Next, the flow of various processes for realizing the alarm history function will be described. When the gaming apparatus (in this example, the gaming machine 130 or the tandem machine 90) detects any one of the plurality of types of abnormalities described above in step S3021 (S4021) of the operation signal output process, At step S3022 (S4022), an error signal (operation signal) corresponding to the detected abnormality is output to the management computer 30.

  The error signal output from the gaming machine 130 is converted into the form of a packet in the call lamp 110 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the table computer 70 and the island computer 50. In addition, an error signal output from the inter-porter 90 is converted into a packet format in the inter-porter 90 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50.

  In step S2021 of the alarm history process, the management computer 30 determines whether a packet including an error signal has been received. If a packet including an error signal is received, the process advances to step S2022 to select a packet including an error signal. If it has not been received, the process proceeds to step S2026. In step S2022, after storing "error information" described later in the RAM 33, the process proceeds to step S2023, and 1 is added to the error counter (counter for managing the number of errors) stored in the RAM 33.

  Here, as the “error information” stored in the RAM 33 in step S 2022, for example, the contents of the error signal (the above-mentioned magnet error, radio wave error, etc.) contained in the received packet, and information (eg, Base number of transmission source of received packet, identification information of corresponding gaming machine 130 and stand unit 90, information of occurrence time of error (for example, reception date and time of packet including error signal), type of error (for example, For example, there may be a defect (failure), a call, a distinction between warnings / alarms, etc.

  In step S2024, the management computer 30 determines whether the transmission condition of the error information is satisfied. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2025, and the error information stored in the RAM 33 is stored. Is output to the terminal device 140, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2026.

  Here, "when the transmission condition of error information is satisfied" means, for example, when a predetermined specific error (for example, a magnet error or radio wave error related to fraudulent activity) is received, or the received error The number of balls calculated based on the signal (for example, “number of balls out (number of safe balls)-number of balls out (number of balls out)”, “number of balls sold (number of balls sold) + number of balls out) If the number of balls calculated by the number (number of safe balls)-the number of balls hit (number of balls out) exceeds a predetermined threshold, or if the type of the received error is a predetermined type of a specific error ( For example, if there is a problem (fault) or if there is a restriction on the transmission destination of the error information, there is a terminal device 140 that is permitted to transmit the error information among the terminal devices 140 that can communicate. Or the number of errors updated in step S2023 is Number of times-determined (e.g., 3 times) and if it exceeds, in a specific time period in which the time of occurrence of error is determined in advance (for example, in a game store opening hours), and the like when it is detected.

  In step S1021 of the alarm history process, the terminal device 140 determines whether a packet including error information is received, and when a packet including error information is received, the process proceeds to step S1022, and the packet including error information is If it has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1024. In step S1022, after storing the error information included in the received packet in the storage unit 146, the process proceeds to step S1023, and an error notification is performed using the display unit 142.

  FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (c) are diagrams showing display examples of the error notification executed in step S1023. In this example, as the error notification, when the terminal device 140 receives the error information, a notification indicating that the error information has been received as shown in (a) of FIG. The character display of “d” is performed, the vibration function of the terminal device 140 is operated, and a sound (alarm sound or melody) is output.

  Also, after this error notification is displayed for a predetermined time, the error contents, machine number, occurrence time, etc. are displayed as a history list of error information received in the past, as shown in FIG. When an operation to select error information (for example, a click operation on the touch panel) is performed by 141, as shown in FIG. , A model name (a model name of the gaming machine 130 corresponding to the machine number), an occurrence time, a recovery time, a distinction between software / hardware, a warning level, and the like are displayed.

  The error notification is not limited to the notification mode shown in FIG. 15A. For example, in addition to the notification indicating that the error information has been received, a method for coping with the abnormality (for example, pressing the reset button or the power source An operation method such as an on / off operation, a past countermeasure case, and the like may be notified. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the abnormality according to the coping method displayed on the terminal device 140, so that even a clerk with little experience in coping with the abnormality can cope with various abnormalities. However, since the correct coping method can be known, it is possible to correct the abnormality appropriately and quickly.

  Further, the name of a worker in charge of dealing with an abnormality may be notified by error notification. With such a configuration, since the worker in charge can be designated in the management computer 30, an appropriate worker can be assigned to the abnormality, and the abnormality can be resolved promptly and promptly. Become.

  Further, the notification mode of the error notification is not limited to the notification by the display using the display unit 142, and may be a notification by sound (for example, voice, melody) using a sound output unit (for example, a speaker) not shown. Alternatively, notification by light (for example, color classification, blinking) using a light emitting means (for example, a lamp) not shown may be used. In addition, a plurality of the above-described plurality of types of notifications may be simultaneously executed.

  Returning to FIG. 14, the terminal device 140 determines whether or not the operation of the response completion button has been received in step S1024 of the alarm history process, and if the operation is received, the process proceeds to step S1025, and the response to the abnormality is received. Response completion information notifying completion is sent to the management computer 30. If the operation has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1026.

  The management computer 30 determines whether or not the response completion information has been received in step S2026 of the alarm history process, and if the response completion information is received, the process proceeds to step S2027 and the error content stored in the RAM 33 in step S2022 After storing the response completion information in association with, in the next step S2028, a response completion simultaneous notification is simultaneously sent to all the terminal devices 140 to simultaneously notify that the response to the abnormality has been completed.

  In step S1026 of the alarm history process, the terminal device 140 determines whether or not the response completion simultaneous notification has been received, and when receiving the response completion simultaneous notification, the terminal device 140 proceeds to step S1027 to receive the received response completion simultaneous notification. It displays on the display means 142. With such a configuration, it can be quickly grasped whether or not the abnormality has been eliminated, and the work efficiency of the store clerk can be improved. Note that the information to be displayed in step S1027 is not limited to the response completion simultaneous notification, and displays, for example, information on the error recovery time (for example, the reception date and time of the response completion simultaneous notification) and the name of the store clerk dealing with the error. May be

  In step S1028, the terminal device 140 determines whether an end operation for ending the alarm history function has been received. If received, the terminal device 140 ends the alarm history function. If not received, the terminal device 140 performs step S1021. Return to and continue alarm history processing.

  As described above, the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is an abnormality related to an abnormality detected by a game device (for example, the game machine 130 or the inter-vehicle 90) installed in a game arcade. Abnormality information receiving means capable of receiving information (for example, the process of step S1021 of the alarm history process (step S102) shown in FIG. 14) and abnormality notifying means capable of performing abnormal information notification based on the abnormal information (for example, And a process of step S 1023 of the alarm history process (step S 102) shown in 14).

  According to the terminal device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reliably notify various irregularities of the illegal game or the gaming apparatus, and promptly cope with various anomalies of the illegal game or the gaming apparatus. Therefore, it is possible to improve the quality of service in the game arcade and to improve the customer attraction.

  Further, completion information transmitting means capable of transmitting to the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) the correspondence completion information indicating that the response to the abnormality is completed (for example, alarm history processing shown in FIG. 14 (step S102) (Step S1025) may be included.

  With such a configuration, the operator of the management terminal can easily grasp whether or not the response to the abnormality has been completed.

  In addition, the program of the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is an abnormality information receiving unit capable of receiving abnormality information about an abnormality detected by a gaming device installed in a game arcade, The program of the terminal device may be characterized in that it functions as an abnormality notification means capable of executing an abnormality notification based on the abnormality information.

  In addition, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment can receive the abnormality information related to the abnormality detected by the gaming apparatus (for example, the gaming machine 130, the tandem machine 90) installed in the game arcade. Abnormality information receiving means (for example, the process of step S2021 of the alarm history process (step S202) shown in FIG. 14), and an abnormality information transmitting means capable of transmitting the abnormality information to a terminal device (for example, terminal device 140) (For example, the process of step S2025 of the alarm history process (step S202) shown in FIG. 14).

  According to the management terminal according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reliably notify various irregularities of the illegal game and the gaming apparatus, and promptly cope with various anomalies of the illegal game and the gaming apparatus.

  Further, abnormality information storage means (for example, the RAM 33 and the storage device 36) capable of storing at least the abnormality information, and counting means (for example, the alarm shown in FIG. 14) capable of counting the number of occurrences of specific abnormalities among the abnormalities. The process of step S2023 of the history process (step S202) may be included, and the abnormality information transmitting unit may transmit the abnormality information including the number of occurrences of the abnormality.

  Further, the abnormality information transmission unit may transmit the abnormality information corresponding to the abnormality when the number of occurrences of the abnormality exceeds a predetermined number.

  In addition, the abnormality information transmission unit may transmit, to the abnormality information, countermeasure information (for example, an operation method for canceling an error, a past countermeasure case) regarding the countermeasure method for the abnormality.

  In addition, completion information simultaneous transmission means (for example, as shown in FIG. 14) capable of transmitting, to all or part of the terminal devices capable of communicating with the management terminal, response completion information indicating that the response to the abnormality has been completed. The process of step S2028 of the alarm history process (step S202) may be included.

  In addition, the game management device (for example, the game management device 10) according to the present embodiment includes a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140), and a game device (for example, 90) and a management terminal (for example, management computer 30), in the game management apparatus, the management terminal can receive abnormality information reception means (for example, the abnormality information related to the abnormality detected by the gaming apparatus) 14 and an abnormality information transmission unit capable of transmitting the abnormality information to the terminal device (for example, alarm history processing shown in FIG. 14 (step S202). Processing of step S2025)), and the terminal apparatus can receive the abnormality information receiving unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 14). Error notification means capable of executing notification of abnormality based on the abnormality information (for example, processing of step S1023 of alarm history processing (step S102) shown in FIG. 14). A game management apparatus characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming management apparatus according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reliably notify various irregularities of illegal gaming and gaming devices, and promptly cope with various anomalies of illegal gaming and gaming devices.

  Further, the abnormality includes at least one of a defect (fault), a call and a warning / alarm of the gaming device, and the abnormality information includes error information on the defect (fault) of the gaming device , Error information on the call, and error information on the alert / alarm.

  Further, in the abnormality notification, notification by vibration using vibration means, notification by display using display means, notification by sound using sound emitting means, notification by light using light emitting means, the number of occurrences of the abnormality At least one of the indications of.

  Further, the abnormality information transmission unit is only the terminal device that has previously given permission to receive the abnormality information among the terminal devices that can communicate with the management terminal (for example, a terminal device used by the store clerk A Only) may be configured to transmit the abnormality information.

  Further, the abnormality information transmission unit may be capable of setting the terminal device which permits the reception of the abnormality information, for each piece of the abnormality information.

  In addition, even if the abnormality information transmission unit is configured to transmit only the abnormality information (for example, only error information related to the calling of the game apparatus) of which the transmission permission is set in advance among the abnormality information. Good.

<Special award history function>
Next, the award history function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of various processes for realizing the special award history function.

  The special award history function is a function for viewing the special award history information (details will be described later) stored in the RAM 33 of the management computer 30 and the storage device 36 by the terminal device 140. The special award history function of this example mainly includes the special award history process (step S103) by the terminal device 140, the packet process (step S212) and the special award history process (step S203) by the management computer 30, and the gaming machine (game machine 130). And the operation signal output process (steps S302 and S402) by the intermediate unit 90).

<Special award history function / Flow of various processing>
Next, the flow of various processes for realizing the special award history function will be described. The gaming apparatus (in this example, the gaming machine 130 and the tandem machine 90) outputs the above-mentioned operation signal (ball hitting signal, ball out signal, sales signal, etc.) in step S3023 (S4023) of operation signal output processing. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3024 (S4024), and an operation signal satisfying the output condition is output to the management computer 30.

  The operation signal output from the gaming machine 130 is converted into the form of a packet in the call lamp 110, and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the table computer 70 and the island computer 50. In addition, the operation signal output from the inter-porter 90 is converted into a packet format in the inter-porter 90 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50.

  The management computer 30 determines whether or not the packet including the operation signal is received in step S2121 of the packet processing, and when the corresponding packet is received, the above-mentioned accumulated operation information (FIG. (B) See, the gaming state-specific operation information (see FIG. 8 (c)), and the operation history information (see FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b)) as necessary.

  In step S1031 of the special award history process, the terminal device 140 determines whether or not it is immediately after the start of the special award history process, and if applicable, proceeds to step S1032 to set an initial value for the machine number and A request for award history information for acquiring information is transmitted to the management computer 30. Here, the initial value set as the machine number may be the machine number (100 in this example) that is the smallest among all the machine numbers, or the machine number corresponding to the gaming machine 130 in the operating state, The machine number may be the smallest, or the machine number stored at the end of the previous award history function.

  In step S1033, the terminal device 140 determines whether a specific operation has been received, and when a specific operation has been received, the terminal device 140 proceeds to step S1034, sets a machine number, and acquires special prize history information. To the management computer 30 to send a request for the award history information. Here, as a specific operation, for example, a flick operation on the touch panel (an operation of sliding a finger or a pen touching the touch panel only slightly) may be mentioned. Further, the machine number set based on the specific operation may be a machine number obtained by adding (or subtracting) 1 to the machine number displayed immediately before the specific operation, and corresponds to the gaming machine 130 in the operating state. It may be a machine number or may be a machine number excluding a specific machine number (for example, 4 or 9).

  The management computer 30 determines in step S2031 of the special award history processing whether or not the special award history information request has been received, and proceeds to step S2032 when it receives the special award history information request, and stores it in the RAM 33 or the storage device 36. The acquired special award history information is searched and acquired, and in the next step S2033, the special award history information is transmitted to the terminal device 140.

  Here, as the "special award history information" searched and acquired in step S2032, for example, the game state operation information (for example, each game state) stored in the game state operation information table (see FIG. 8C). Operation history information (for example, accumulated balls for each fixed time) stored in the number of ejected balls by state, the number of struck balls by state, and the operation history information table (see FIGS. 9A and 9B described above) Number, cumulative number of hit balls, cumulative number of sales balls, cumulative number of replays, cumulative number of starts, cumulative number of wins, cumulative number of wins, and cumulative number of starts), operation information and history information of these gaming states And various information (for example, the number of balls by state) generated based on the above.

  The terminal device 140 determines whether or not the special award history information has been received in step S1035 of the special award history processing, and proceeds to step S1036 to store the special award history information in the storage means 146 when the special award history information is received. Then, in the next step S1037, the award history information is displayed on the display means 142.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display example of the award history information. In this example, as the display of the special award history information, the game state (normal state, big hit, positive change, positive change big hit) of the gaming machine 130, the number of popped balls by state, the number of hit balls by state, the number of dropped balls by state are displayed It is composed of The display of the special award history information is not limited to the content shown in FIG. 17, and other special award history information may be displayed.

  Referring back to FIG. 16, in step S1038, the terminal device 140 determines whether an end operation for ending the special award history function has been received or not. In step S1031, the process returns to step S1031 to continue the prize history process.

  As described above, the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment detects an operation unit (for example, a touch panel) capable of detecting a specific operation (for example, a flick operation), and detects the specific operation. Identification information transmission means capable of transmitting identification information (for example, machine number) for identifying the gaming apparatus (for example, the gaming machine 130 and the stand-up machine 90) installed in the (For example, the processing of step S1034 of the special award history processing (step S103) shown in FIG. 16) and the history information generated based on the operation information output from the gaming device, the game corresponding to the identification information History information receiving means capable of receiving the history information of the device (for example, the process of step S1035 of the special award history process (step S103) shown in FIG. 16), and the history information Displayable history information display means (e.g., prize history processing shown in FIG. 16 (processing of step S1037 at step S103)) includes a, an, that a terminal device according to claim.

  According to the terminal device of the present embodiment, game information (history information) can be browsed quickly and easily.

  Further, the history information may be special award history information generated based on operation information output from a gaming machine and / or an intermediate machine of the gaming device.

  In addition, when the identification information transmission unit detects the specific operation, the identification information of the identification information that satisfies a specific condition (for example, 1 to the platform number displayed immediately before the specific operation). Only the machine number obtained by adding (or subtracting) the machine number, the machine number corresponding to the gaming machine in operation, and the machine number excluding a specific machine number (for example, 4 or 9) may be transmitted.

  In addition, the program of the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is installed in the game arcade when the terminal device is an operation means capable of detecting a specific operation, and the specific operation is detected. Identification information transmitting means capable of transmitting identification information for identifying a gaming device to the outside, and the game corresponding to the identification information among history information generated based on operation information output from the gaming device The program of the terminal device may be characterized in that it functions as history information receiving means capable of receiving the history information of the device and history information display means capable of displaying the history information.

  Further, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment can receive operation information output from the gaming apparatus (for example, the gaming machine 130 and the tandem machine 90) installed in the game arcade. History information generation means (for example, packet processing shown in FIG. 16) for generating history information based on the receiving means (for example, the process of step S2121 of the packet processing (step S212 shown in FIG. 16)) Processing of step S2122) and identification information receiving means capable of receiving identification information for identifying the gaming machine (for example, processing of step S2031 of special award history processing (step S203) shown in FIG. 16); A history capable of transmitting the history information of the gaming device corresponding to the identification information to a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) Address transmission means (e.g., prize history processing shown in FIG. 16 (processing of step S2033 at step S203)) comprises a, a, a management terminal, characterized in that.

  According to the management terminal of the present embodiment, game information can be browsed quickly and easily.

  Further, the history information may be special award history information generated based on operation information output from a gaming machine and / or an intermediate machine of the gaming device.

  In addition, the game management device (for example, the game management device 10) according to the present embodiment includes a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140), and a game device (for example, 90) and a management terminal (for example, management computer 30), the management terminal may receive operation information receiving means (for example, FIG. 16) capable of receiving operation information outputted by the gaming device. History information generating means for generating history information based on the operation information and packet processing (step S212) shown in FIG. 16 (for example, processing of step S2122 of packet processing (step S212) shown in FIG. 16) And identification information receiving means capable of receiving identification information for identifying the gaming device (for example, a special award history process shown in FIG. 16 (step S2) History information transmitting means (for example, special prize history processing (step shown in FIG. 16) capable of transmitting to the terminal device the history information of the gaming device corresponding to the identification information and the processing of step S2031 of 3)) Processing of step S2033 of step S203), and the terminal device detects an operation means (for example, a touch panel) capable of detecting a specific operation (for example, a flick operation); Identification information transmitting means capable of transmitting identification information for identifying the gaming device to the management terminal (for example, the processing of step S1034 of the special award history processing (step S103) shown in FIG. 16), and the identification information History information receiving means capable of receiving the history information of the gaming device corresponding to the game device, and game device information display means capable of displaying the history information Comprises prize history processing shown in FIG. 16 and the processing in step S1037 in (Step S103)), and it is a game management system according to claim.

  According to the game management apparatus according to the present embodiment, game information can be browsed quickly and easily.

<In-store broadcast operation function>
Next, the in-store broadcast operation function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing the flow of various processes for realizing the in-store broadcast operation function.

  The in-store broadcast operation function is a function of performing in-store broadcast such as calling of a customer or an employee by the terminal device 140. The in-store broadcast operation function of this example is mainly realized by the in-store broadcast operation process (step S104) by the terminal device 140 and the in-store broadcast operation process (step S204) by the management computer 30.

<In-store broadcast operation function / flow of various processing>
Next, the flow of various processes for realizing the in-store broadcast operation function will be described. In step S1041 of the in-store broadcast operation process, the terminal device 140 determines whether “audio information” described later has been acquired from the management computer 30, and if the audio information has not been acquired, the process proceeds to step S1042. Then, the voice information acquisition request is sent to the management computer 30.

  The management computer 30 determines whether or not the voice information acquisition request has been received from the terminal device 140 in step S2041 of the in-store broadcast operation processing. As a result of the determination, if the voice information acquisition request has been received, the process proceeds to step S 2042 to acquire “voice information” stored in advance in the ROM 32. Then, in the next step S 2043, the acquired voice information is Transmit to the terminal device 140. On the other hand, if the voice information acquisition request has not been received, the processing proceeds to step S2044 without executing the processing of steps S2042 and S2043.

  Here, as the "voice information" acquired in step S2042, for example, the number of installed broadcasting facilities (for example, PA audio equipment equipped with a speaker, an amplifier, etc.) installed in a game arcade managed by the management computer 30 is Information (for example, 7 or 10), information on the installation location of the broadcast facility (for example, center 1F, around outlet 1F), contents of regular in-store broadcast used regularly (for example, opening greetings, closing Greetings, call of the store clerk), voice data of regular in-store broadcast, and the like.

  The terminal device 140 determines whether voice information is received from the management computer 30 in step S1043 of the in-store broadcast operation processing. As a result of this determination, if voice information is received, the process proceeds to step S1044, the received voice information is stored in the storage unit 146, and the process proceeds to step S1045. If voice information is not received, the step The process proceeds to step S1045 without executing the process of S1044. In step S1045, a menu screen including the acquired audio information is displayed on the display unit 142.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a display example of a menu screen of the in-store broadcast operation function. In this example, as the display of the menu screen of the in-store broadcast operation function, a button of broadcast type (customer call t1, attendant call t2, manual broadcast t3), table number input field t4, software keyboard, broadcast facility selection input field t5 , And the broadcast button t6 with the broadcast character attached is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 18, in step S1046, the terminal device 140 performs a process of selecting and inputting a broadcast type. In the selection input process of this broadcast type, a plurality of types of buttons corresponding to each of a plurality of types of broadcast types (customer call, attendant call, manual broadcast, etc.) are displayed on the display unit 142, and any operation by the input unit 141 A process of selecting one broadcast type from a plurality of types of broadcast types is performed by alternatively selecting one button. In this example, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), three buttons t1, t2 and t3 corresponding to each of three types of broadcasts (customer call, attendant call, manual broadcast) are displayed on the display means 142, One of the buttons is selected alternatively by the operation of the input unit 141.

  In addition, the terminal device 140 performs input processing of a machine number in step S1047. In this table number input process, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a software keyboard including buttons of numbers 0 to 9 is displayed on the display unit 142, and the table number is input by the operation of the input unit 141. Do the processing.

  In addition, when the manual broadcast of the three types of broadcast (customer call, attendant call, manual broadcast) is selected, the terminal apparatus 140 performs a process of selecting and inputting broadcast contents in step S1048. In the selection input processing of the broadcast content, a plurality of types of buttons corresponding to each of a plurality of types of broadcast content (opening greeting, closing greeting, etc.) are displayed on the display unit 142, and either operation is performed by the input unit 141. A process of selecting one broadcast content from a plurality of types of broadcast contents is performed by selectively selecting one button.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), buttons corresponding to each of a plurality of types of broadcast contents (opening greetings, closing greetings, etc.) are displayed on the display unit 142, and operations by the input unit 141 are performed. By selecting one of the buttons alternatively, one broadcast content is selected from a plurality of types of broadcast content.

  In this example, the broadcast contents are selected from the fixed-form in-store broadcast prepared in advance. For example, a button corresponding to the character is displayed on the display unit 142, and character input is performed by the operation of the input unit 141. By causing the broadcast content to be generated, the broadcast content may be generated by an arbitrary combination of characters. In this case, the management computer 30 may be configured to convert the character information received from the terminal device 140 into voice and output it, or after the character information is converted into voice data in the terminal device 140, the management computer 30 may However, the voice data received from the terminal device 140 may be converted into voice and output.

  In addition, the terminal device 140 performs a selection input process of the broadcast facility in step S1049. In the selection input of the broadcast equipment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b), a button t5 corresponding to the broadcast equipment is displayed on the display means 142 and any one of them is operated by the operation of the input means 141. Alternatively, by selecting (checking) a plurality of buttons, processing is performed to select a broadcasting facility to be used for in-store broadcasting.

  In addition, the terminal device 140 causes the display means 142 to display the broadcast button t6 with the word "broadcast", as shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b), for example, as shown in FIGS. The presence or absence of pressing operation of the broadcast button t6 is detected by 141. Then, if there is a pressing operation of the broadcast button t6, the process proceeds to step S1051. If there is no pressing operation of the broadcast button t6, the processing of steps S1046 to S1049 is repeatedly executed. In step S1051, a broadcast execution request including “broadcast information” described later is transmitted to the management computer 30.

  Here, as the "broadcast information" to be transmitted in step S1051, the broadcast type selected and input in step S1046, the machine number input in step 1047, the broadcast contents input in step 1048, and the selection input in step S1049 Information on broadcasting equipment, etc. can be mentioned.

  In step S2044, the management computer 30 determines whether a broadcast execution request has been received from the terminal device 140. As a result of this determination, when the broadcast execution request is not received, the process proceeds to the subsequent process, and when the broadcast execution request is received, the process proceeds to step S2045, and the in-store broadcast based on the received broadcast information Run.

  For example, in the case where the received broadcast information includes broadcast information of a broadcast type of “calling customer”, a machine number of “101”, and a broadcast facility of “1F center, 2F center”, 1F center and 2F center An in-store broadcast that encourages customers to return to the gaming machine with machine number 101 using the broadcasting equipment installed in (For example, "A customer in the game with machine number 101, there are matters to contact, Perform in-store broadcasts such as "Please return".

  In addition, when the received broadcast information includes the broadcast information of the broadcast type “caretaker call”, unit number “101”, and the broadcast equipment “staff room”, the broadcast equipment installed in the staff room In-store broadcasting (for example, "in-store broadcast such as" Please use the staff near the machine number 101, please head towards the machine number 101 ") to direct the attendant to the gaming machine with the machine number 101.

  In addition, to the received broadcast information, the broadcast type is "manual broadcast", the broadcast content is "closing greetings", and the broadcast equipment is "1F center, 1F entry, 1F exit, 1F exit, 2F center, 2F entry, 2F exit" broadcast information If it is included, use a broadcast facility installed at the 1F center, 1F entrance, 1F exit, 2F center, 2F entrance, 2F exit, for a standard in-store broadcast related to a closing greeting (for example, We will close the store soon. Thank you very much for visiting our store today, and we will carry out an in-store broadcast).

  In step S1052, the terminal device 140 determines whether an end operation for ending the in-store broadcast operation function has been received. If received, the in-store broadcast operation function is ended. If the end device has not been received, the terminal device 140 is not received. The process returns to step S1043 to continue the in-store broadcast operation process.

  As described above, the terminal apparatus (for example, the terminal apparatus 140) according to the present embodiment can input broadcast information including at least information on the broadcast type indicating the type of broadcast (for example, FIG. 18). By transmitting the broadcast information to the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30), using the in-store broadcast operation processing (step S104) of the in-store broadcast operation processing (step S104), using the broadcast facility installed in the game arcade Broadcast execution request means capable of causing the management terminal to execute a broadcast based on the broadcast information (for example, the process of step S1051 of the in-store broadcast operation process (step S104) shown in FIG. 18). Terminal device.

  According to the terminal device according to the present embodiment, in-store broadcasting can be performed quickly and easily.

  In addition, it may include audio information acquisition means (for example, processing in step S1043 of in-store broadcast operation processing (step S104) shown in FIG. 18) capable of acquiring from the management terminal audio information including at least information on the broadcast facility. .

  In addition, for the broadcast, a broadcast for a player who plays a game with a specific gaming device among gaming devices installed in a gaming arcade, and for directing a store clerk of the gaming arcade to the specific gaming device At least a broadcast for the store clerk or a broadcast for the player and a broadcast for the store clerk, the broadcast comprising fixed phrases.

  Further, the program of the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is a broadcast information input unit capable of inputting broadcast information including at least information of a broadcast type indicating a type of broadcast, By causing the management terminal to function as broadcast execution request means capable of causing the management terminal to execute a broadcast based on the broadcast information by transmitting the broadcast information to the game arcade. It is a program of a terminal device to be

  In addition, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment receives broadcast information capable of receiving broadcast information including at least information on a broadcast type indicating the type of broadcast from a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140). Means (for example, the process in step S2044 of the in-store broadcast operation process (step S204) shown in FIG. 18) and the broadcast execution capable of executing the broadcast based on the broadcast information using the broadcast facility installed in the game arcade Means (for example, the process of step S2045 of the in-store broadcast operation process (step S204) shown in FIG. 18).

  According to the management terminal of the present embodiment, in-store broadcasting can be performed quickly and easily.

  In addition, it may include audio information transmitting means (for example, the process of step S2043 of the in-store broadcast operation process (step S204) shown in FIG. 18) capable of transmitting audio information including at least the information related to the broadcast facility.

  In addition, for the broadcast, a broadcast for a player who plays a game with a specific gaming device among gaming devices installed in a gaming arcade, and for directing a store clerk of the gaming arcade to the specific gaming device At least a broadcast for the store clerk or a broadcast for the player and a broadcast for the store clerk, the broadcast comprising fixed phrases.

  In addition, a game management apparatus (for example, the game management apparatus 10) according to the present embodiment is a game management apparatus provided with a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) and a management terminal (for example, management computer 30) Broadcast information receiving means capable of receiving broadcast information including at least information of broadcast type indicating the type of broadcast from the terminal device (for example, step S2044 of in-store broadcast operation processing (step S204 shown in FIG. 18). And broadcast execution means capable of executing broadcast based on the broadcast information using a broadcast facility installed in the game arcade (for example, step S2045 of in-store broadcast operation processing (step S204 shown in FIG. 18) A broadcast information input unit capable of inputting the broadcast information (for example, the in-store broadcast operation shown in FIG. 18). Management (steps S1046 to S1049 of step S104) and transmitting the broadcast information to the management terminal enables the management terminal to execute a broadcast based on the broadcast information using the broadcast facility A game execution device (e.g., the process of step S1051 of the in-store broadcast operation process (step S104) shown in FIG. 18).

  According to the gaming management device according to the present embodiment, in-store broadcasting can be performed quickly and easily.

  In addition, the terminal device is character input means capable of inputting character information, voice data generation means capable of generating voice data based on the character information, voice data transmission capable of transmitting the voice data to the management terminal The broadcast execution means of the management terminal may be capable of executing a broadcast based on the audio data.

<Close-up shop operation function>
Next, the closing store operation function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of various processes for realizing the open / close shop operation function.

  The open / close shop operation function is a function of performing a part of the processing performed when the game arcade is opened or closed at the terminal device 140. The open / close shop operation function of this example is mainly realized by the open / close shop operation process (step S105) by the terminal device 140 and the open / close shop operation process (step S205) by the management computer 30.

<Close-up shop operation function / flow of various processes>
Next, the flow of various processes for realizing the open / close shop operation function will be described. The terminal device 140 determines whether “business information” described later has been acquired from the management computer 30 in step S1051 of the opening / closing shop operation process, and proceeds to step S1052 when the business information is not acquired. , Transmit a sales information acquisition request to the management computer 30.

  The management computer 30 determines whether or not a business information acquisition request has been received from the terminal device 140 in step S2051 of the opening / closing shop operation processing. If it is determined that the sales information acquisition request has been received as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S2052, and after acquiring "business information" stored in the RAM 33, the acquired sales information is terminally received in the next step S2053. Transmit to the device 140. On the other hand, if the sales information acquisition request has not been received, the processing proceeds to step S2054 without executing the processing of steps S2052 and S2053.

  Here, as the sales information acquired in step S2052, for example, the operating state of the game arcade managed by the management computer 30 (for example, the opening state, the closing state, the test launch state, operating, closed, refurbishing, etc.) Information and the like.

  The terminal device 140 determines whether business information is received from the management computer 30 in step S1053 of the opening and closing shop operation processing. As a result of this determination, if the business information is received, the process proceeds to step S1054, the received business information is stored in the storage unit 146, and if the business information is not received, the process of step S1054 is performed. The process advances to step S1055 without execution. In step S1055, a menu screen including the acquired sales information is displayed on the display unit 142.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example of a menu screen of the open / close shop operation function. In this example, as the display of the menu screen of the open / close shop operation function, the current operating state k1 of the game arcade (in the present example, opening), the business closing time k2 (in the present example, 23:00), the sales type (opening It is configured to display buttons of k3, closing store k4, test start k5, test end k6, and stand data clear k7).

  Returning to FIG. 20, in step S1056, the terminal device 140 performs selection input processing of the sales type. In this sales type selection input process, a plurality of types of buttons corresponding to each of a plurality of types of sales types are displayed on the display unit 142, and one of the buttons is alternatively selected by the operation of the input unit 141. Thus, processing is performed to select one sales type from among a plurality of sales types.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 21A, five buttons corresponding to each of five types of sales (opening k3, closing k4, test start k5, test end k6, and platform data clear k7) are used. The information is displayed on the display means 142, and one of the buttons is selected alternatively by the operation of the input means 141. In addition, since the button k3 corresponding to the opening of the store is a button which can be selected only when the store is closed, it can be selected only when the operation state included in the sales information received from the management computer 30 indicates the store closed state. It is assumed. Further, since the button k4 corresponding to the closing of the store is a button selectable only at the time of opening the store, it can be selected only when the operating state included in the sales information received from the management computer 30 indicates the store opening state. It is assumed.

  Further, since the button k5 corresponding to the test start is a button that can be selected only when the store is closed, it can be selected only when the operating state included in the sales information received from the management computer 30 indicates the closed state. State. Further, since the button k6 corresponding to the end of the test shot is a button selectable only in the test shot state, only when the operation state included in the sales information received from the management computer 30 indicates the test shot state. It is in a selectable state.

  Further, the terminal device 140 performs input processing of various parameters in step S1057. In this input process of various parameters, when the button k3 or k4 corresponding to opening or closing is selected in step S1056, the opening / closing time is input, and in step S1056 the button k5 corresponding to start of test When is selected, the date input processing is performed, and when the button k7 corresponding to the table data clear is selected in step S1056, the table number input processing is performed.

  More specifically, in the processing for inputting the opening / closing time when buttons k3 and k4 corresponding to opening or closing are selected, for example, as shown in FIG. 21B, a button k10 for setting the time A button k11 for setting a minute is displayed on the display means 142, and a process of inputting the opening time or closing time by the operation of the input means 141 is performed. In this example, the opening time and closing time are input by the button k10 for setting the time and the button k11 for setting the minute, but for example, the button corresponding to the number is displayed by the display unit 142 The opening time and closing time may be input numerically by performing numerical input by operating the input means 141.

  Further, in the input processing of the date when the button k5 corresponding to the test start is selected, for example, as shown in FIG. 21C, a software keyboard for setting the date is displayed on the display means 142. , And the process of inputting the date by the operation of the input unit 141. Further, in the input process of the machine number when the button k7 corresponding to the machine data clear is selected, for example, as shown in FIG. 21D, the software keyboard is displayed on the display means 142 and the operation by the input means 141 Is executed to input the machine number for clearing the data.

  Referring back to FIG. 20, the terminal device 140 also causes the display unit 142 to display the execution button to which the characters “open store execution” or “execution” are attached in step S1058, and the input unit 141 It detects the presence or absence of pressing operation. Then, when there is a pressing operation of the execution button, the process proceeds to step S1059, and when there is no pressing operation of the execution button, the processing of steps S1056 to S1058 is repeatedly executed.

  In addition, the terminal device 140 causes the display unit 142 to display a password input screen (not shown) in step S1059, and then the input unit 141 detects the presence or absence of the password input. Then, if the input password matches the normal password, the process proceeds to step S1060, and if the input password does not match the normal password, the processing of steps S1056 to S1059 is repeatedly executed.

  In step S1061, the on-off shop execution request including the “business instruction information” is transmitted to the management computer 30. Here, the “business instruction information” is information including the sales type selected and input in step S1056 and the opening / closing time period input in step S1057.

  In step S2054, the management computer 30 determines whether an open / close shop execution request has been received from the terminal device 140. As a result of this determination, if the open / close store execution request has not been received, the process proceeds to the subsequent process, and if the open / close store execution request is received, the process proceeds to step S2055 and based on the received business instruction information Perform store opener control.

  For example, when the received sales instruction information includes sales instruction information having a sales type of “open shop” and a closing time of “22:00”, the shop opening process is executed. In this opening process, the above-mentioned cumulative operation information (see FIG. 8 (b)), operation information by gaming state (see FIG. 8 (c)), and operation history information (see FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b)) After initialization of the information of (1), the recording of the information is started. Further, after the opening process is performed, 22:00 is set as the closing time of the day, and when 22:00 is reached, the closing process described later is executed.

  Further, when the received sales instruction information includes sales instruction information whose sales type is “Closed store” and the opening time is “10:00”, the store closing process is executed. In this closing process, the above-mentioned accumulated operation information (see FIG. 8 (b)), operation information by gaming state (see FIG. 8 (c)), and operation history information (see FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b)) To stop the update of each information. In addition, 10:00 is set as the opening time of the next business day, and when it becomes 10:00, opening processing is executed.

  In addition, when the received sales instruction information includes sales instruction information whose sales type is “testing start” and the date “Jan. 1, 2013”, the above-mentioned cumulative operation information (FIG. 8) After initializing each information of (b) see), operation information by gaming state (see (c) in FIG. 8) and operation history information (see (b) in FIG. 9), Perform processing to start recording.

  Also, if the received sales instruction information includes sales instruction information whose sales type is “master data clear” and model number “101”, the above-mentioned cumulative operation information (see FIG. 8B) and Of the information on operation status by gaming state (see FIG. 8C) and the operation history information (see FIGS. 9A and 9B), only the information corresponding to the machine number 101 is initialized to 0. Do the processing.

  Further, at step S2056, the management computer 30 updates the sales information after the opening and closing of the shop, and transmits the sales information after the update to the terminal device 140. For example, when the sales instruction information whose sales type is “closed” is received in the opened state, the sales information is updated from the opening to the closing, and then information indicating the closing is transmitted as the sales information. Further, when the sales instruction information whose sales type is "open store" is received in the closed state, the sales information is updated from the closed store to the open store, and then the information indicating the open store is transmitted as the sales information.

  The terminal device 140 determines whether or not the business information is received from the management computer 30 in step S1061 of the opening and closing shop operation processing. If it is determined as a result of this determination that sales information has been received, the process proceeds to step S1062 to store the received sales information in storage means 146, and then in the next step S1063, the acquired sales information is displayed on display means 142. indicate. On the other hand, when the sales information has not been received, the processing of steps S1062 and S1063 is not executed, and the processing proceeds to the subsequent processing.

  In step S1064, the terminal device 140 determines whether an end operation for ending the open / close store operation function has been received, and if received, the open / close store operation function is ended, and if not received The process returns to step S1056 to continue the shop opening / closing operation process.

  As described above, the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment receives, from the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30), the business information (for example, the opening state) Sales information acquiring means (for example, the processing of step S1053 of the opening and closing shop operation processing (step S105) shown in FIG. 20) capable of acquiring information on the operation status of the game arcade such as the closing state and the test hitting state; Sales information display means capable of displaying information (for example, the processing of step S1055 of the opening and closing shop operation processing (step S105) shown in FIG. 20) and sales instruction information (for example, sales type (opened and closed) based on the sales information. Sales instruction information input means (for example, information such as test start, test end, table data clear), opening / closing time, etc. can be input (for example, Sales instruction information transmitting means capable of transmitting the sales instruction information to the management terminal (for example, the opening / closing shop shown in FIG. 20), processing of steps S1056 to S1057 of the opening / closing shop operation process (step S105) shown in FIG. And a terminal device (operation S105) of the operation processing (step S105).

  According to the terminal device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to quickly and easily perform an operation at the time of opening or closing a store.

  Further, the sales instruction information input means may be configured to be able to select only the sales instruction information that is valid among the sales instruction information.

  Further, the sales information acquisition means may be capable of acquiring the sales information after updating from the management terminal.

  In addition, a program of the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is a business information acquisition unit capable of acquiring business information including at least information on the operating state of the game arcade from the management terminal. Sales information display means capable of displaying sales information, sales instruction information input means capable of inputting sales instruction information based on the sales information, sales instruction information transmission means capable of transmitting the sales instruction information to the management terminal, It may be a program of a terminal device that is characterized in that

  Further, a management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment is a storage unit (for example, the RAM 33, the storage device 36) capable of storing at least business information, and a terminal device for at least a part or all of the business information. (For example, a sales information transmission unit capable of transmitting toward the terminal device 140) (for example, the processing of step S2053 of the opening / closing shop operation processing (step S205) shown in FIG. 20) It is.

  According to the management terminal of the present embodiment, it is possible to quickly and easily perform an operation at the time of opening or closing a store.

  In addition, sales instruction information receiving means capable of receiving sales instruction information (for example, processing of step S2054 of opening and closing shop operation processing (step S205) shown in FIG. 20) and sales information for updating sales information based on the sales instruction information. Information updating means (for example, the process of step S2055 of the opening / closing shop operation process (step S205) shown in FIG. 20) may be provided.

  Further, the sales information transmitting means may transmit the sales information updated and stored by the sales information updating means to the terminal device (for example, the opening and closing shop operation process (step S205 shown in FIG. 20). Process of step S2056).

  In addition, a game management apparatus (for example, the game management apparatus 10) according to the present embodiment is a game management apparatus provided with a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) and a management terminal (for example, management computer 30) The management terminal directs at least a part or all of the sales information to the terminal device, storage means (for example, the RAM 33, the storage device 36) capable of storing at least sales information including at least information on the operating state of the game arcade. Business information transmitting means (for example, the process of step S2053 of the opening / closing shop operation process (step S205) shown in FIG. 20), and the terminal device can acquire the business information from the management terminal Information acquisition means (for example, the process of step S1053 of the opening and closing shop operation process (step S105) shown in FIG. 20) and the sales information are displayed Sales instruction information input means (e.g., for example, business instruction information input means capable of inputting sales instruction information based on the business information) and available business information display means (e.g., the process of step S1055 of the opening and closing shop operation process (step Sales instruction information transmitting means capable of transmitting the sales instruction information to the management terminal (for example, the opening / closing shop shown in FIG. 20), processing of steps S1058 to S1059 of the opening / closing shop operation process (step S105) shown in FIG. It is a game management device characterized by including the processing of step S1060 of operation processing (step S105).

  According to the game management device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to quickly and easily perform an operation at the time of opening or closing a store.

  In addition, when the management terminal receives an opening instruction as the sales instruction information, the management terminal starts counting the operation information output from the gaming device, and receives the closing instruction as the sales instruction information. It may be configured to end the aggregation of operation information.

  Further, the sales instruction information transmission means may transmit the sales instruction information to the management terminal only when a predetermined password is input.

  In addition, when the management terminal receives an opening instruction for which the opening time is designated as the sales instruction information, confirmation information for confirming the opening instruction to the terminal device before the opening time is received. It may be configured to transmit.

  In addition, when the management terminal receives a closing instruction for which the closing time is designated as the sales instruction information, the management terminal sends confirmation information for confirming the closing instruction to the terminal device before the closing time. It may be configured to transmit.

<Each unit data function>
Next, each unit data function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the flow of various processing for realizing the data function of each car.

  The individual machine data function is a function of viewing the accumulated operation information (see FIG. 8B) stored in the management computer 30 and various information calculated based on the accumulated operation information by the terminal device 140. . Each machine data function of this example mainly includes each car data processing by the terminal device 140 (step S106), packet processing by the management computer 30 (step S212) and each car data processing (step S206), and a gaming device (step S206). This is realized by the operation signal output process (steps S302 and S402) by the gaming machine 130 and the facsimile machine 90).

<Data function of each unit / flow of various processing>
Next, the flow of various processes for realizing each unit data function will be described. The gaming apparatus (in this example, the gaming machine 130 and the tandem machine 90) outputs the above-mentioned operation signal (ball hitting signal, ball out signal, sales signal, etc.) in step S3023 (S4023) of operation signal output processing. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3024 (S4024), and an operation signal satisfying the output condition is output to the management computer 30.

  The operation signal output from the gaming machine 130 is converted into the form of a packet in the call lamp 110, and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the table computer 70 and the island computer 50. In addition, the operation signal output from the inter-porter 90 is converted into a packet format in the inter-porter 90 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50.

  The management computer 30 determines whether or not the packet including the operation signal is received in step S2121 of the packet processing, and when the corresponding packet is received, the above-mentioned cumulative operation information (FIG. b) Reference), gaming state-specific operation information (see FIG. 8C), and operation history information (see FIGS. 9A and 9B) are updated as necessary.

  The terminal device 140 determines in step S1061 of each data processing step whether or not it is immediately after the activation of each data function, and if applicable, proceeds to step S1062 to set an initial value for the number of each device, and A request for acquiring each unit data for acquiring unit data is transmitted to the management computer 30. Here, the initial value set as the machine number may be the machine number having the smallest number (100 in this example) among all the machine numbers, or the machine number among all the machine numbers in which the gaming machine 130 is operating, The machine number may be the smallest, or the machine number stored at the end of the previous machine data function.

  In step S1063, the terminal device 140 determines whether a specific operation has been received. If the specific operation is received, the terminal device 140 proceeds to step S1064, sets the machine number, and acquires each machine data. To the management computer 30 to acquire each unit data acquisition request. Here, as a specific operation, for example, a flick operation on the touch panel (an operation of sliding a finger or a pen touching the touch panel only slightly) may be mentioned. Further, the machine number set based on the specific operation may be a machine number obtained by adding (or subtracting) 1 to the machine number displayed immediately before the specific operation, and corresponds to the gaming machine 130 in the operating state. It may be a machine number or may be a machine number excluding a specific machine number (for example, 4 or 9).

  The management computer 30 determines in step S2061 of each vehicle data processing whether or not each vehicle data acquisition request has been received. Then, when each unit data acquisition request is received, the process proceeds to step S2062 to search and acquire a part of “each unit data”, which will be described later, from the accumulated operation information, and to obtain each unit data acquired Based on the calculated data of each other vehicle, in the next step S2063, the acquired or generated vehicle data is transmitted to the terminal device 140.

  Here, “each-unit data” acquired in step S2062 is various information generated based on the operation signal output from the gaming machine 130 or the inter-main-machine 90. Specifically, the cumulative number of balls to be added, the number of cumulative batting, the number of cumulative starts, the number of cumulative wins, the number of cumulative wins, the number of cumulative starts, the number of cumulative starts, Information such as "Seven FT", "SF", "KS%", "Start%", etc. calculated based on the cumulative sales number and cumulative replay number added based on the operation signal of Is the case.

  In addition, "thousand FT" shows the number of times of start per thousand yen of cash, and "SF" shows the probability of big hit. Also, "KS%" indicates the number of starts per 100 hit balls when the gaming state of the gaming machine 130 is in the probability variation state, and "starting percent" indicates that the gaming state of the gaming machine 130 is normally It shows the number of times of starting per 100 balls in the case of the state.

  The terminal device 140 determines whether or not each unit data is received in step S1065 of each unit data processing, and when each unit data is received, the process proceeds to step S1066 and each unit data is stored in the storage unit 146. In the next step S1067, each stand data is displayed on the display means 142 as shown in FIG. In step S1068, the terminal device 140 determines whether an end operation for ending the data function of each car has been received, and if it is received, the data function of each car is ended, and if it is not received, The process returns to step S1061 to continue the data processing of each car.

  As described above, the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment detects an operation unit (for example, a touch panel) capable of detecting a specific operation (for example, a flick operation), and detects the specific operation. Identification information transmission means capable of transmitting identification information (for example, machine number) for identifying the gaming apparatus (for example, the gaming machine 130 and the stand-up machine 90) installed in the (For example, the processing of step S1064 of each stand data processing (step S106) shown in FIG. 22) and the operation information (for example, ball out signal, error signal) output by the gaming device and / or the operation information Game device information generated (for example, the number of accumulated balls to be added based on the operation signal of the gaming machine 130, the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated starts, the number of accumulated big wins, the number of accumulated small wins, The number of product start times, the cumulative sales ball number added based on the operation signal of the tandem machine 90, the cumulative number of replays, "1000 FT", "SF", "KS%" calculated based on these information Gaming apparatus information receiving means (for example, each data table shown in FIG. 22) capable of receiving the operation information and / or gaming apparatus information corresponding to the identification information) (Step S1065) (Step S106), and gaming apparatus information display means capable of displaying the gaming apparatus information (for example, processing of Step S1067 of each stand data processing (Step S106) shown in FIG. 22); It is a terminal device characterized by having.

  According to the terminal device of the present embodiment, game information can be browsed quickly and easily.

  Further, the gaming apparatus information may be information generated based on operation information output from a gaming machine and / or a facsimile machine among the gaming apparatuses.

  Further, the identification information transmission unit may transmit only the identification information which satisfies a specific condition among the identification information when the specific operation is detected.

  In addition, the program of the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is installed in the game arcade when the terminal device is an operation means capable of detecting a specific operation, and the specific operation is detected. Identification information transmitting means capable of transmitting identification information for identifying a gaming device to the outside, operation information output from the gaming device, and / or gaming device information generated based on the operation information A game apparatus information receiving unit capable of receiving the operation information and / or the game apparatus information corresponding to identification information, and a game apparatus information display unit capable of displaying the game apparatus information It may be a program of a terminal device.

  In addition, a management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment can receive operation information output from the gaming device installed in the game arcade (for example, packet processing shown in FIG. 22) Processing of step S2121 of step S212) and gaming apparatus information generation means for generating gaming apparatus information based on the operation information (for example, processing of step S2122 of packet processing (step S212) shown in FIG. 22) An identification information receiving unit capable of receiving identification information for identifying the gaming device (for example, the processing of step S2061 of each platform data processing (step S206 shown in FIG. 22)) and the identification information corresponding to the identification information A gaming apparatus information transmission unit capable of transmitting operation information and / or the gaming apparatus information to a terminal device (for example, FIG. 2) It includes a respective base data processing shown in the process of step S2063 in (Step S106)), and may be a management terminal, characterized in that.

  According to the management terminal of the present embodiment, game information can be browsed quickly and easily.

  Further, the gaming apparatus information may be information generated based on operation information output from a gaming machine and / or a facsimile machine among the gaming apparatuses.

  In addition, the game management device (for example, the game management device 10) according to the present embodiment includes a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140), and a game device (for example, 90) and a management terminal (management computer 30), wherein the management terminal is capable of receiving operation information output from the gaming device (for example, as shown in FIG. 22). Packet processing (step S212) step S2121) and gaming device information generation means for generating gaming device information based on the operation information (for example, packet processing shown in FIG. 22 (step S212) step S2122 Identification information receiving means capable of receiving identification information for identifying the gaming device (for example, each base data processing shown in FIG. Gaming device information transmitting means (for example, as shown in FIG. 22) capable of transmitting the operation information and / or the gaming device information corresponding to the identification information to the terminal device). An operation unit (for example, a touch panel) capable of detecting a specific operation (for example, a flick operation), and the above-mentioned specific operation. Identification information transmitting means capable of transmitting identification information for identifying the gaming device to the management terminal (for example, step S1064 of each stand data processing (step S106 shown in FIG. 22). Game device information receiving means capable of receiving the operation information and / or the game device information corresponding to the identification information For example, processing of each stand data processing (step S106) shown in FIG. 22 and gaming device information display means capable of displaying the gaming device information (eg each stand data processing shown in FIG. 22 (step S106) Processing of step S1067))), and the game management apparatus may be characterized by.

  According to the game management apparatus according to the present embodiment, game information can be browsed quickly and easily.

<Gauge function>
Next, the gauge function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the flow of various processes for realizing the gauge function.

  The gauge function is a function of browsing the adjustment list (described later) stored in the management computer 30 by the terminal device 140 or updating the contents of the adjustment list. The gauge function of this example is mainly realized by a gauge process (step S107) by the terminal device 140 and a gauge process (step S207) by the management computer 30.

<Gauge Function / Flow of Various Processing>
Next, the flow of various processes for realizing the gauge function will be described. In step S1071 of the gauge processing, the terminal device 140 determines whether or not an “adjustment list” described later has been acquired, and if not acquired, the terminal device 140 proceeds to step S1072 to acquire an adjustment list for acquiring the adjustment list. An acquisition request is sent to the management computer 30.

  The management computer 30 determines whether or not the adjustment list acquisition request has been received in step S2071 of the gauge processing, and proceeds to step S2072 to search and acquire the adjustment list when the adjustment list acquisition request is received. In the next step S2073, the adjustment list is transmitted to the terminal device 140.

  Here, the “adjustment list” acquired in step S2072 is an adjustment target that requires maintenance or adjustment in the gaming apparatus (for example, the gaming machine 130, the tandem machine 90, and other peripheral devices), and a parameter related to the adjustment target And a list in which information such as adjustment values of each parameter is stored. For example, in the case where the gaming apparatus is the gaming machine 130 (pachinko), a nail is given as an example of the adjustment target, and examples of the parameters include the position of the nail and the width of the nail. , And the length of the nail width. Further, when the gaming apparatus is the gaming machine 130 (slot machine), the winning probability of the winning combination can be mentioned as an example of the adjustment target, and the setting value can be mentioned as an example of the parameter. , Setting 1 to setting 6 can be mentioned. Further, when the gaming apparatus is a gaming machine island, equipment such as an ashtray and a lamp may be mentioned as an example of the adjustment object, and the presence or absence of the equipment may be mentioned as an example of the parameter.

  The terminal device 140 determines whether or not the adjustment list has been received in step S1073 of the gauge processing, and when receiving the adjustment list, the terminal device 140 proceeds to step S1074 and stores the adjustment list in the storage unit 146. In step S1075, the adjustment list is displayed on the display unit 142. FIG. 25A is a diagram showing a display example of the adjustment list in the gauge function. In this example, as the adjustment list, the table number g1 of the gaming machine 130 (pachinko), the position g2 of the nail, the width g3 of the nail, the rank g4 and the like are displayed.

  In addition, the terminal device 140 performs an input process of the machine number in step S1076. In the process of inputting the machine number, for example, by touching any of the machine numbers displayed in the adjustment list shown in FIG. 25A (by performing a touch operation on the touch panel in the area where the machine number is displayed) 25. As shown in FIG. 25 (b), a process of displaying the adjustment contents of the corresponding machine number is performed. A software keyboard capable of inputting numbers 0 to 9 may be displayed on the display unit 142 as the input unit 141, and a process of inputting a machine number may be performed by an operation of the input unit 141.

  In addition, after adjusting the adjustment value, the terminal device 140 performs the above-described input process of the adjustment value in the terminal device step S1077. In this adjustment value input process, for example, by touching any of the adjustment targets displayed in the adjustment content shown in FIG. 25B (by performing the touch operation on the touch panel in the area where the adjustment content is displayed) 25. As shown in FIG. 25C, processing for selecting a corresponding adjustment value for adjustment is performed.

  In addition, after the terminal device 140 causes the display unit 142 to display the update button to which the character “update” is attached in step S1078, the input device 141 detects the presence or absence of the pressing operation of the update button. Then, when there is a pressing operation of the update button, the process proceeds to step S1079, and when there is no pressing operation of the update button, the processing of steps S1076 to S1078 is repeatedly executed. In step S1079, an adjustment value update request including adjustment value information is transmitted to the management computer 30. Here, the adjustment value information is information including at least information of the machine number selected in step S1076 and the adjustment value selected in step S1077.

  In step S2074, the management computer 30 determines whether or not the adjustment value update request has been received, and when the adjustment value update request has been received, the process proceeds to step S2075, and the adjustment list is updated based on the received adjustment value. In the next step S 2076, the updated adjustment list is transmitted to the terminal device 140.

  The terminal device 140 determines whether or not an end operation for ending the gauge function has been received in step S1080 of the gauge processing, and if received, the gauge function is ended, and if not received, the process proceeds to step S1073. Go back and continue gauge processing. When the updated adjustment list is received from the management computer 30, the latest adjustment list is stored and displayed after the execution of the processing of the next steps S1073 to S1075.

  As described above, the terminal device (e.g., the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is a game device (e.g., the gaming machine 130) installed in the game arcade from the management terminal (e.g., the management computer 30). Adjustment list acquiring means (for example, the process of step S1073 of the gauge process (step S107) shown in FIG. 24) capable of acquiring an adjustment list in which a plurality of items requiring confirmation or adjustment are registered in the intermediate machine 90) Adjustment list display means capable of displaying the adjustment list (for example, the process of step S1075 of the gauge processing (step S107) shown in FIG. 24), and adjustment value input capable of inputting adjustment values of items registered in the adjustment list Means (for example, the process of steps S1076 to S1077 of the gauge process (step S107) shown in FIG. 24), and the adjustment value Serial management terminal can transmit towards adjustment value transmission means (e.g., a gauge process shown in FIG. 24 (processing of step S1079 at step S107)) includes a, an, that a terminal device according to claim.

  According to the terminal device of the present embodiment, various adjustments relating to the gaming machine can be easily performed, and the adjusted value after adjustment can be checked quickly and easily.

  Further, the adjustment list acquisition means may be capable of acquiring the adjustment list after the adjustment value has been updated, from the management terminal.

  In addition, the program of the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is a game device (for example, the gaming machine 130, an inter-vehicle machine 90, etc.) installed in the game arcade from the management terminal Adjustment list acquisition means capable of acquiring an adjustment list in which a plurality of items requiring confirmation or adjustment are registered, adjustment list display means capable of displaying the adjustment list, and adjustment values regarding the gaming machine based on the adjustment list Even a program of a terminal device, which functions as possible adjustment value input means, and functions as adjustment value transmission means capable of transmitting adjustment values of items recorded in the adjustment list to the management terminal. Good.

  Further, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment is a plurality of items which need to be confirmed or adjusted in the gaming apparatus (for example, the gaming machine 130, the tandem machine 90, etc.) installed in the game arcade. Storage means (for example, the RAM 33 and the storage device 36) capable of storing at least the adjustment list in which is registered, and adjustment list transmission capable of transmitting at least a part of the adjustment list to the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) Means (for example, the process of step S2073 of the gauge process (step S207) shown in FIG. 24).

  According to the management terminal of the present embodiment, various adjustments relating to the gaming machine can be easily performed, and the adjusted value after adjustment can be confirmed quickly and easily. In addition, it can be adjusted while checking the adjustment list at hand, so it is possible to prevent forgetting adjustment.

  Further, adjustment value receiving means capable of receiving the adjustment value of the item recorded in the adjustment list (for example, the process of step S 2074 of the gauge processing (step S 207) shown in FIG. 24) and the adjustment value are associated with the item Adjustment value totaling means (for example, the process of step S2075 of the gauge process (step S207) shown in FIG. 24) that can be stored in the storage means.

  Further, the adjustment list transmission unit may transmit the adjustment list updated by the adjustment value aggregation unit to the terminal device.

  Further, the adjustment list transmission unit may transmit only a predetermined item of the plurality of items registered in the adjustment list to the terminal device. Further, the terminal device may request a required item among a plurality of items registered in the adjustment list, and the adjustment list transmitting unit may transmit only the requested item to the terminal device. .

  In addition, a game management apparatus (for example, the game management apparatus 10) according to the present embodiment is a game management apparatus provided with a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) and a management terminal (for example, management computer 30) A storage unit capable of storing at least an adjustment list in which a plurality of items requiring confirmation or adjustment are registered in a gaming apparatus (for example, a gaming machine 130, an inter-vehicle 90, etc.) installed in a game arcade Adjustment list transmission means capable of transmitting (for example, the RAM 33 or the storage device 36) and at least a part of the adjustment list to the terminal device (for example, the process of step S2073 of the gauge process (step S207 shown in FIG. 24) , And the terminal device is capable of acquiring the adjustment list from the management terminal (for example, as shown in FIG. 24). The step S1073 of the page process (step S107), adjustment list display means capable of displaying the adjustment list (eg, the process of step S1075 of the gauge process (step S107) shown in FIG. 24), and the adjustment list Adjustment value input means capable of inputting the adjustment value of the item registered in (for example, the process of steps S 1076 to S 1077 of the gauge process (step S 107) shown in FIG. 24) and transmitting the adjustment value to the management terminal 24. A game management apparatus comprising: possible adjustment value transmission means (eg, the process of step S1079 of the gauge process (step S107) shown in FIG. 24).

  According to the gaming management device according to the present embodiment, various adjustments relating to the gaming machine can be easily performed, and the adjusted value after adjustment can be confirmed quickly and easily. In addition, it can be adjusted while checking the adjustment list at hand, so it is possible to prevent forgetting adjustment.

  The management terminal may further include adjustment value comparison means for comparing the adjustment values before and after adjustment.

  Further, the terminal device transmits, to the management terminal, worker information capable of specifying a worker who has adjusted the item, and the management terminal transmits the worker information from the terminal device. The received and received worker information may be stored in the storage means in association with the item.

<Inventory adjustment function>
Next, the inventory adjustment function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of various processes for realizing the inventory adjustment function.

  The inventory adjustment function is a function of adjusting the number of prizes in the game arcade with the terminal device 140. The inventory adjustment function of this example is mainly realized by the inventory adjustment process (step S108) by the terminal device 140 and the inventory adjustment process (step S208) by the management computer 30.

<Flow of inventory adjustment function / various processing>
Next, the flow of various processes for realizing the inventory adjustment function will be described. In step S1081 of the inventory adjustment process, the terminal device 140 determines whether or not the premium inventory information has been acquired from the management computer 30, and when the premium inventory information has not been acquired, the process proceeds to step S1082 and the premium inventory information An acquisition request is sent to the management computer 30.

  In step S2081 of the inventory adjustment process, the management computer 30 determines whether a premium inventory information acquisition request has been received from the terminal device 140 or not. As a result of this determination, when a premium stock information acquisition request has been received, the process proceeds to step S2082, and after the above-mentioned premium stock information (see FIG. 10A) is obtained, in the next step S2083, The acquired gift stock information is transmitted to the terminal device 140. On the other hand, if the premium stock information acquisition request has not been received, the processing proceeds to step S2084 without executing the processing of steps S2082 and S2083.

  In step S1083 of the inventory adjustment process, the terminal device 140 determines whether or not the premium inventory information is received from the management computer 30. As a result of this determination, when the premium stock information is received, the process proceeds to step S1084, and the received premium stock information is stored in the storage unit 146. Then, in the next step S1085, for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the display unit 142 displays information based on the acquired prize stock information (in the present example, the final closing date (business day) and the storage location of the stock (warehouse, counters 1 to 5)). On the other hand, when the gift stock information is not received, the process proceeds to step S1086 without executing the processes of steps S1084 and S1085.

  In addition, the terminal device 140 performs “precedent code input processing” in step S1086. In this "precede code input process", for example, when "premium code" is selected on the menu screen shown in FIG. 27 (b), as shown in FIG. 27 (c), the software keyboard is displayed on the display means 142. Are displayed, and a prize code assigned to each prize is directly input to a store clerk or the like of a game arcade using the input means 141. Further, when “bar code” is selected on the menu screen shown in FIG. 27 (b), as shown in FIG. 27 (d), the bar code attached to the prize is input means 141 (for example, a camera) Is read out and converted into a prize code, processing for causing a clerk or the like of a game arcade to acquire a prize code.

  Referring back to FIG. 26, the terminal device 140 also causes the display unit 142 to display the determination button with the word “decision” in step S1087, and then the input unit 141 determines whether or not the determination button is pressed. To detect. Then, if there is a pressing operation on the determination button, the process proceeds to step S1088, and if there is no pressing operation on the determination button, the processing of steps S1086 to S1087 is repeatedly executed. In step S1088, a prize information acquisition request including the prize code input in step S1086 is transmitted to the management computer 30.

  In step S2084, the management computer 30 determines whether a prize information acquisition request has been received from the terminal device 140 or not. As a result of the determination, if the prize information acquisition request is not received, the process proceeds to step S2086, and if the prize information acquisition request is received, the process proceeds to step S2085 and the above-mentioned prize information table (FIG. (B) Refer to) to transmit free gift information associated with the received free gift code.

  For example, when the received prize code is 9001, the prize name “special prize (large)” associated with 9001 is transmitted as prize information, and when the received prize code is 0001, it is associated with 0001. The selected prize name "Tobacco A" is transmitted as prize information.

  In step S1089 of the inventory adjustment process, the terminal device 140 determines whether or not prize information is received from the management computer 30. If it is determined as a result of this determination that the prize information has been received, the process proceeds to step S1090, and the received prize information is stored in the storage means 146. Then, in the next step S1091, the obtained prize information is displayed on the display means 142. indicate. FIG. 28 is a display example of prize information in the inventory adjustment function. In this example, "0001" is displayed as a prize code, and "Tobacco A" is displayed as a prize name.

  Referring back to FIG. 26, when the terminal device 140 determines that the prize information is not received in step S1089, the process proceeds to step S1092 without performing the processes of steps S1090 and S1091. In step S1092, input processing of the actual stock number of prizes is performed. In the process of inputting the actual stock number of a prize, for example, as shown in FIG. 28 described above, a software keyboard is displayed as the input means 141, and a process of inputting the actual stock number of prizes using the input means 141 is performed.

  In addition, after the terminal device 140 causes the display unit 142 to display the determination button to which the character “decision” is attached in step S1093, the input device 141 detects the presence or absence of the pressing operation of the determination button. Then, if the decision button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1094, and if the decision button has not been pressed, the processes of steps S1092 to S1093 are repeatedly executed.

  In step S1094, the "actual stock information" input in step S1092 is transmitted to the management computer 30. Here, the "real stock information" is information including at least the real stock number of the prize, and the real stock information of the present example is the final closing date of the premium stock information stored in the storage unit 146 in step S1084. And the prize ID of the prize information stored in the storage unit 146 in step S1090, and the information on the actual stock number input in step S1092.

  In step S2086, the management computer 30 determines whether real inventory information has been received from the terminal device 140. As a result of this determination, if the actual inventory information has not been received, the process proceeds to the subsequent processing, and if the actual inventory information is received, the process proceeds to step S2087, and the received actual inventory information (the final closing date After updating the stock information table (refer to FIG. 10C) based on the information, the prize code, the place ID, and the actual stock quantity, a notification of the update is transmitted to the terminal device 140.

  After displaying the notification received from the management computer 30 in step S1095, the terminal device 140 determines in step S1096 whether or not an end operation for ending the inventory adjustment function has been received. Ends the inventory adjustment function and proceeds to the subsequent processing, and if not received, the process returns to step S1086 to continue the inventory adjustment function.

  As described above, the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment receives from the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) the prize information (for example, the prize information table) related to the prize stored in the game arcade. Prize information acquiring means capable of acquiring the prize information stored in (for example, the process of step S1089 of the inventory adjustment process (step S108) shown in FIG. 26), and the prize information display means (for example, capable of displaying the prize information) 26, real stock information input means (for example, real stock information input means capable of inputting real stock information including at least information on stock number of the prize based on the prize information) and the stock adjustment process (step S108) shown in FIG. , The process of step S1092 of the inventory adjustment process (step S108) shown in FIG. 26, and the management terminal Actual inventory information transmission means capable of transmitting toward (e.g., inventory adjustment process shown in FIG. 26 (processing of step S1094 at step S108)) includes a, an, that a terminal device according to claim.

  According to the terminal device of this embodiment, it is possible to appropriately and easily manage the stock of prizes stored separately in a warehouse, a counter, or the like in a game arcade.

  The real stock is also provided with a premium stock information acquisition unit (for example, the processing in step S1083 of the stock adjustment processing (step S108) shown in FIG. 26) capable of acquiring premium stock information on the stock location of the premium from the management terminal. The information input means may be capable of inputting the actual inventory information for each of the inventory locations.

  In addition, the program of the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is a prize information acquisition means capable of acquiring prize information on a prize stored in the game arcade from the management terminal, the terminal device Premium information display means capable of displaying information, real stock information input means capable of inputting real stock information of the prize based on the premium information, real stock information transmission capable of transmitting the real stock information to the management terminal The program according to the present invention may be a program of a terminal device that functions as a means.

  In addition, a management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment is a storage unit (for example, the RAM 33, the storage device 36) capable of storing at least prize information on prizes stored in the game arcade; Managing at least a part or all of the information to a terminal device (for example, the process of step S 2085 of the inventory adjustment process (step S 208) shown in FIG. 26). It is a terminal.

  According to the management terminal of the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately and easily manage the stock of prizes stored separately in a warehouse, a counter, or the like in a game arcade. In addition, even when the management terminal is installed in an office or the like apart from a warehouse or a counter, it is not necessary to go to the office for inventory control of premiums (update of the actual number of inventory), and convenience can be improved. it can.

  Also, an actual inventory information receiving means capable of receiving the actual inventory information of the prize (for example, the process of step S2086 of the inventory adjustment process (step S208) shown in FIG. 26) and the storage of the actual inventory information as the prize information The present invention may further comprise prize information collecting means (for example, the process of step S2087 of the stock adjustment process (step S208) shown in FIG. 26) that can be stored in the means.

  Further, the prize information transmitting means may transmit the real stock information updated by the prize information collecting means to the terminal device.

  In addition, when the actual stock information falls below a predetermined value, the prize information transmitting means may transmit that effect to the terminal device.

  In addition, a game management apparatus (for example, the game management apparatus 10) according to the present embodiment is a game management apparatus provided with a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) and a management terminal (for example, management computer 30) The management terminal is a storage means (for example, the RAM 33, the storage device 36) capable of storing at least prize information on a prize stored in a game arcade, and at least a part or all of the prize information directed to the terminal device Gift information transmitting means (for example, the process of step S 2085 of the inventory adjustment process (step S 208) shown in FIG. 26) that can be transmitted; and the terminal device can obtain the prize information from the management terminal The acquiring means (for example, the process of step S1089 of the stock adjustment process (step S108) shown in FIG. 26) and the display of the prize information Real stock information input means (for example, the real stock information input means capable of inputting real stock information of the free goods based on the free goods information) (for example, the process of step S1091 of the stock adjustment process (step S108 shown in FIG. 26 and an actual inventory information transmitting means capable of transmitting the actual inventory information to the management terminal (for example, the inventory adjustment process shown in FIG. 26 (step S1092 of step S108)). And a process of step S1094 of step S108).

  According to the gaming management apparatus according to the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately and easily manage the stock of prizes stored separately in a warehouse, a counter, or the like in a game arcade.

  Further, the management terminal may be provided with an order notification means for performing notification for prompting an order for the prize when the actual stock information falls below a predetermined value.

  Further, the prize information transmitting means may be configured to transmit that effect to the terminal device when the difference between the machine stock number and the real stock information exceeds a predetermined value. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly notice the input error of machine inventory number and actual inventory number, mistake exchange of prizes, theft of prizes by clerks etc. It can be done quickly.

<Member inquiry function>
Next, the member inquiry function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the flow of various processes for realizing the member inquiry function.

  The member inquiry function is a function of viewing the member information stored in the management computer 30 by the terminal device 140. The member inquiry function of this example is mainly realized by a member inquiry process (step S109) by the terminal device 140 and a member inquiry process (step S209) by the management computer 30.

<Member inquiry function / flow of various processes>
Next, the flow of various processes for realizing the member inquiry function will be described. The terminal device 140 performs a member number input process in step S1091 of the member inquiry process. The member number input process is a process of inputting a member number as information for specifying a member, and as shown in FIG. 30A, for example, a software keyboard capable of inputting numerals (0 to 9). Etc. are displayed on the display means 142, and by the operation of the input means 141, processing is performed to cause a clerk or the like of a game arcade to input a membership number.

  Referring back to FIG. 29, the terminal device 140 also causes the display unit 142 to display the determination button to which the character “decision” is attached in step S1092, and then the input unit 141 determines whether or not the determination button is pressed. To detect. Then, if there is a pressing operation on the determination button, the process proceeds to step S1093, and if there is no pressing operation on the determination button, the processing of steps S1091 to S1092 is repeatedly executed.

  In step S1093, a member information acquisition request including “member information” is transmitted to the management computer 30. Here, “member information” is information that can specify a member, and in this example, is information including the member information input in step S1091. The member information is not limited to the member number, and may be any information that can identify the member. Therefore, for example, personal information such as the member's name, date of birth, telephone number, address, etc. may be used, and in the case of realizing a member inquiry function using such personal information, the member number input process of step S1091. Instead of (or in addition to), processing for inputting personal information may be performed, and in step S1093, member information including personal information may be transmitted.

  The management computer 30 determines in step S2091 whether or not a member information acquisition request has been received, and proceeds to step S2092 to execute the “member information acquisition process” when the member information acquisition request is received, and the next In step S2093, the acquired member information is transmitted to the terminal device 140.

  Here, the “member information acquisition process” executed in step S2092 refers to the name associated with the member number received from the terminal device 140 with reference to the member information stored in the RAM 33 of the management computer 30 or the storage device 36. It is a process of acquiring gender, date of birth, membership attribute, number of balls, number of points, and the like.

  In step S1094, the terminal device 140 determines whether or not the member information is received, and when the member information is received, the terminal device 140 proceeds to step S1095, stores the received member information in the storage unit 146, and proceeds to the next step. In S1096, the member information is displayed on the display means 142.

  FIG. 30 (b) is a view showing a display example of member information in the member inquiry function. In this example, as member information, member number k1, name (name, kana) k2, gender k3, date of birth k4, memo (member information) k5, member attribute k6, secret number k7, number of balls k8, number of points It displays k9 and so on.

  Referring back to FIG. 29, the terminal device 140 determines in step S1097 whether or not the display end operation for ending the display of the member information has been received, and if received, the display of the member information is ended and the next operation is performed. The process proceeds to step S1098, and if not received, the process returns to step S1096 to continue the display of the member information. In step S1098, it is determined whether an end operation for ending the member inquiry function has been received, and if it is received, the member inquiry function is ended and the process proceeds to the subsequent process, and if not received, the step Return to S1091 and continue the member inquiry function.

  As described above, the terminal apparatus (for example, the terminal apparatus 140) according to the present embodiment is a member specifying information input unit (for example, FIG. 29) capable of inputting member specifying information for specifying a member who inquires member information. Member information acquiring means (for example, FIG. 29) capable of acquiring the member information based on the member specifying information from the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) in the member inquiry process (step S109) shown in FIG. Member inquiry processing (step S1094 of step S109) and member information display means capable of displaying the member information (for example, step S1096 of member inquiry processing (step S109) shown in FIG. 29); It is a terminal device characterized by having.

  According to the terminal device of the present embodiment, member information can be browsed quickly and easily.

  Further, the member specific information may be a member number of the member or personal information of the member.

  In addition, the program of the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is a member specifying information input unit capable of inputting member specifying information for specifying a member for which member information is to be inquired. The program of the terminal device is characterized in that it functions as a member information acquisition means capable of acquiring the member information based on the member specific information, and a member information display means capable of displaying the member information.

  Further, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment is a storage unit (for example, the RAM 33, the storage device 36) capable of storing at least member information, and for identifying a member who inquires the member information. Member specifying information receiving means capable of receiving member specifying information (for example, the process of step S2091 of the member inquiry process (step S209) shown in FIG. 29), and at least a part or all of the member information based on the member specifying information A member information transmission unit (for example, the processing of step S 2093 of the member inquiry processing (step S 209) shown in FIG. 29) capable of transmitting to the terminal device.

  According to the management terminal of the present embodiment, it is possible to browse member information quickly and easily.

  In addition, the storage unit can store at least a questionnaire item, and can select a questionnaire item from among the questionnaire items based on the member information (for example, shown in FIG. 33, which will be described later). Questionnaire member inquiry processing (step S211 in step S211) and questionnaire transmission means capable of transmitting the specific questionnaire item to the terminal (for example, questionnaire member inquiry processing shown in FIG. And the process of step S2113 of step S211).

  In addition, a questionnaire result receiving unit capable of receiving the questionnaire result for the questionnaire item (for example, the process of step S2114 of the questionnaire member inquiry process (step S211 shown in FIG. 33 described later) described later), the questionnaire result and the member information Questionnaire result aggregation means (for example, the process of step S2115 of the questionnaire member inquiry process (step S211) shown in FIG. 33 described later) which can be stored in the storage means in association with the questionnaire item It is also good.

  Further, the storage means is capable of storing at least abnormality information on an abnormality detected by a game apparatus installed in a game arcade, and the abnormality information collating means capable of collating the abnormality information and the member information; The information collating apparatus may further include an anomaly information transmitting module capable of transmitting a message indicating the coincidence to the terminal device when it is determined that the anomaly information and the membership number coincide.

  In addition, a game management apparatus (for example, the game management apparatus 10) according to the present embodiment is a game management apparatus provided with a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) and a management terminal (for example, management computer 30) The management terminal stores at least storage means capable of storing member information (for example, the RAM 33, the storage device 36), and member specifying information receiving means capable of receiving member specifying information for specifying a member who inquires the member information For example, member information transmission capable of transmitting at least a part or all of the member information based on the member specifying information to the terminal device, the member inquiry process (step S2091 of step S209) shown in FIG. Means (for example, the process of step S 2093 of the member inquiry process (step S 209) shown in FIG. 29); Member specifying information input means (for example, the process of step S1091 of the member inquiry process (step S109) shown in FIG. 29) capable of inputting member specifying information for specifying a member who inquires member information, and the management terminal Member information acquiring means capable of acquiring the member information based on the member specifying information (for example, the process of step S1094 of the member inquiry process (step S109) shown in FIG. 29), and the member information display capable of displaying the member information Means (eg, the process of step S1096 of the member inquiry process (step S109) shown in FIG. 29).

  According to the gaming management device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to browse member information quickly and easily.

<Head-to-head function>
Next, the head taking function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the flow of various processes for realizing the head-raising function.

  The head-raising function is a function of performing a market survey (head-raising) in a game arcade using the terminal device 140. The head-raising function of the present example is mainly realized by head-raising processing (step S110) by the terminal device 140 and head-raising processing (step S210) by the management computer 30.

<Head-to-roll function / flow of various processing>
Next, the flow of various processes for realizing the cue-up function will be described. The terminal device 140 causes the display unit 142 to display the basic information acquisition button to which the character “basic information acquisition” is attached in step S1101 of the head-over process, and then the input unit 141 performs the pressing operation on the basic information acquisition button. Detect the presence or absence. If the basic information acquisition button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1102, and if the basic information acquisition button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1103. In step S1102, a basic information acquisition request is transmitted to the management computer 30.

  The management computer 30 determines whether or not the basic information acquisition request has been received in step S 2101 of the head-over process, and proceeds to step S 2102 to store the basic information acquisition request in the RAM 33 or the storage device 36. The “store basic information” being acquired is acquired, and in the next step S2103, the “store basic information” acquired in step S2112 is transmitted to the terminal device 140.

  Here, the “store basic information” acquired in step S2112 includes the name of the game arcade, the address of the game arcade, the telephone number, the model name, manufacturer's name, and type (pachinko / slot of the gaming machine installed in the game arcade) Machine, etc., and information such as the number.

  In step S1103, the terminal device 140 determines whether or not the shop basic information is received, and when the shop basic information is received, the terminal apparatus 140 proceeds to step S1104 and stores the received shop basic information in the storage unit 146. In the next step S1105, the store basic information is displayed on the display means 142.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a display example of the store basic information. In the display example shown in FIG. 32 (a), the display means 142 of the terminal device 140 displays the gaming shop name (store name) included in the store basic information and the last implementation date and time when head-raising was last performed. Further, in the display example shown in FIG. 32 (b), in the upper row b1 of the display means 142 of the terminal device 140, the model name (group name) of the pachinko machine (P) installed in a specific In addition to displaying the number and the number of players of pachinko machines (updated in the previous head-to-head), the model name (group of slot machines (S) installed in a specific game arcade in middle b2 of display means 142 The name, the number of slot machines, the number of players of slot machines (updated in the previous head round), and the like are displayed.

  Referring back to FIG. 31, after the terminal device 140 causes the display unit 142 to display the data input button to which the character “data input” is attached in step S1106, the presence or absence of the pressing operation of the data input button by the input unit 141 To detect If the data input button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1107. If the data input button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1109. In step S1107, the "head-up data input process" described later is executed. In step S1108, it is determined whether or not an end operation for ending the pickup data input process has been received. If received, the pickup data input process is ended. If not received, the process proceeds to step S1107. Return and continue the pickup data input process.

  In the "head-up data input process" executed in step S1107, the terminal device 140 displays the head-up data input screen on the display means 142 and then operates the input means 141 to the game arcade included in the store basic information. A process is performed to input information such as the number of players of the installed gaming machines, the number of dollar boxes, and whether or not the gaming machines have been replaced.

  FIG. 32C is a diagram showing an example of a heading data input screen. In this example, after touching the “+ (plus)” icon for each group (for example, each model or gaming machine island) (after performing a touch operation on the touch panel of the display area where the icon is displayed) ) Every time the player touches the rectangular display area on the right side of the “number of people” or the “number of boxes” (every time the touch operation is performed on the touch panel of the portion where the rectangular display area is displayed) The number of people and the number of dollar boxes are incremented by one, and the updated number is stored as storage data in the storage means 146.

  In addition, after touching the “-(minus)” icon (after performing a touch operation on the display area where the icon is displayed), the rectangular shape on the right of the “number of people” or the “number of boxes” Every time the display area is touched (each time a touch operation is performed to the touch panel of the portion where the rectangular display area is displayed), the number of players and the number of dollar boxes are decremented by one, and the updated numbers are displayed. It stores in the storage means 146 as pre-handover data. In addition, by touching the rectangular display area on the right side of “replace” (by performing a touch operation on the touch panel of the portion where the rectangular display area is displayed), the display / non-display of the check point is switched Thus, the storage means 146 stores the presence or absence of replacement of gaming machines as head-to-head data.

  The heading data input process is not limited to this example. For example, when a long rectangular display area on the right of "number of people" or "number of boxes" is pressed (a rectangular display area is displayed The software keyboard may be displayed when the touch operation on the touch panel of the selected portion is continued for a predetermined time or more, and the numbers of "number of persons" or "number of boxes" may be directly input.

  Referring back to FIG. 31, after the terminal device 140 causes the display unit 142 to display the data transmission button to which the character “data transmission” is attached in step S1109, the input unit 141 determines whether the data transmission button is pressed or not. To detect If the data transmission button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1110. If the data transmission button has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1111. In step S1110, the "head-up data" is transmitted to the management computer 30.

  Here, the "head-up data" transmitted in step S1110 is information collected by a salesclerk of a game arcade who visits a specific game arcade included in basic store information, and the operating status of the particular game arcade Information to understand the The head-lifting data in this example is information including the number of players, the number of dollar boxes, and the presence / absence of replacement of gaming machines input in the head-lifting data input process in step S1107. The frequency of acquiring various information included in the heading data is not particularly limited, but in order to improve the accuracy of the analysis result of the heading data, it is preferable to carry out several times a day at the same time.

  In step S2104 of the head-over process, the management computer 30 determines whether or not head-up data is received, and when head-up data is received, the process proceeds to step S2105, and the head shop data is stored in the above-mentioned basic store information. Are stored and the shop basic information is updated, and in the next step S2106, the updated shop basic information is transmitted to the terminal device 140.

  In step S1111, the terminal device 140 determines whether an end operation for ending the head-over function has been received, and in the case of receiving the end, ends the head-over function, and in the case of not receiving the process returns to step S1101. Continue the head-to-head process. When the updated shop basic information is received from the management computer 30, the latest shop basic information is stored and displayed after the execution of the processing of the next steps S1103 to S1105.

  As described above, the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is the store basic information (for example, the name of a game store, the game store, etc.) from the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) Store information acquisition means (for example, head-to-head processing shown in FIG. 31) capable of acquiring information such as model name, manufacturer name, type (pachinko / slot machine etc.), number of machines etc. of gaming machines installed in Processing in step S1103), store basic information display means capable of displaying the store basic information (for example, processing in step S1105 of head-raising processing (step S110) shown in FIG. 31), and the store basic information Other store information input means capable of inputting sales information of other stores (for example, the process of step S1107 of the head-raising process (step S110) shown in FIG. 31) And other store information transmission means (for example, the process of step S1110 of the head-raising process (step S110) shown in FIG. 31) capable of transmitting the sales information of the other store to the management terminal. Terminal device.

  According to the terminal device according to the present embodiment, the worker can quickly and easily collect the head-on information.

  Further, the other shop information input means may be another shop information change means capable of changing the sales information of the other shop by a single operation (for example, a touch operation on a touch panel or a click operation).

  In addition, the program of the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment displays the terminal information, store information acquisition means capable of acquiring store basic information on stores of other stores from the management terminal, and the store basic information Possible store basic information display means, other store information input means capable of entering sales information of other stores related to the store basic information, transmission of other store information capable of transmitting sales information of the other stores to the management terminal The program according to the present invention may be a program of a terminal device that functions as a means.

  Further, the management terminal (management computer 30) according to the present embodiment is a storage unit (for example, the RAM 33, the storage device 36) capable of storing at least store basic information on stores of other stores, and at least a part of the store basic information. Or a store basic information transmission unit (for example, the processing of step S2103 of the head-raising process (step S210) shown in FIG. 31) capable of transmitting all of them to the terminal device. .

  According to the management terminal of the present embodiment, it is possible to quickly and easily collect the head-on information.

  In addition, other store information receiving means capable of receiving sales information of other stores related to the store basic information (for example, the processing of step S2104 of the head taking process (step S210) shown in FIG. 31), sales of the other stores Other store information totaling means capable of associating information with the basic store information and storing the same in the storage means (for example, the process of step S2105 of the head-raising process (step S210) shown in FIG. 31); It is also good.

  Further, the store basic information transmission unit may transmit, to the terminal device, the sales information of the other store newly stored by the other store information aggregation unit.

  In addition, analysis information (for example, the number of players and the number of dollar boxes for each type of gaming machine, the number of players and the number of dollar boxes for each gaming machine island, the number of players for each game arcade, etc. The other shop analysis information generation means may be provided to generate the number of dollar boxes.

  In addition, the game management apparatus (for example, the game management apparatus 30) according to the present embodiment is a game management apparatus including a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) and a management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) The management terminal can transmit storage means (for example, RAM 33, storage device 36) capable of storing at least store basic information on stores of other stores and at least a part or all of the store basic information to the terminal device Store terminal information transmitting means (for example, the processing of step S2103 of the head-to-back processing (step S210) shown in FIG. 31); and the terminal device can acquire the store basic information from the management terminal; Acquisition means (for example, the process of step S1103 of the head-raising process (step S110) shown in FIG. 31) and the display of the store basic information Store basic information display means (for example, the process of step S1105 of the heading process (step S110 shown in FIG. 31)) and other shop information input means (for example, for which business information of other shops related to the store basic information can be input) 31 and other store information transmission means (for example, the head removal shown in FIG. 31) capable of transmitting the business information of the other store to the management terminal (the process of step S1107 of the head removal process (step S110) shown in FIG. Processing (step S1110 of processing (step S110)), It is a game management apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the game management device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to quickly and easily collect head-counting information.

  Also, the management terminal may be a data center that can mutually communicate with a plurality of the terminal devices, or may be a head office management terminal that can mutually communicate with a plurality of the terminal devices.

<Questionnaire function>
Next, the questionnaire function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the flow of various processes for realizing the questionnaire function.

  The questionnaire function is a function capable of acquiring a questionnaire item from the management computer 30 using the terminal device 140 and performing a questionnaire on the player using the terminal device 140. The questionnaire function of this example is mainly realized by the questionnaire process (step S111) by the terminal device 140 and the questionnaire process (step S211) by the management computer 30.

<Flow of Questionnaire Function / Various Processing>
Next, the flow of various processes for realizing the questionnaire function will be described. The terminal device 140 performs input processing of “type information” of the gaming machine in step S1111 of the questionnaire processing. Here, “type information” means the model name, manufacturer, model number, type of gaming machine (pachinko / slot machine) of the gaming machine 130 in which the player who is going to conduct the questionnaire (the person who is the target of the questionnaire) is playing Etc.). In the process of inputting model information in step S1111, for example, the terminal device 140 displays the model information on the display unit 142, and performs a process of inputting the model information by an operation of the input unit 141.

  Further, in step S1112, the terminal device 140 performs an input process of “questionnaire target person information”. Here, the "questionnaire target person information" is information on a player (a questionnaire target person) who is about to conduct a questionnaire from now on, and corresponds to, for example, gender, age, playing history, and the like. In the process of inputting questionnaire target person information in step S1112, for example, a process of inputting questionnaire target person information by an operation of the input unit 141 of the terminal device 140 is performed.

  In addition, after the terminal device 140 causes the display unit 142 to display the request button to which the character “request” is attached in step S1113, the input unit 141 detects the presence or absence of the pressing operation of the request button. If the request button has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S1114. If the request button has not been pressed, the processes in steps S1111 to S1113 are repeatedly executed. In step S1114, a questionnaire acquisition request including “questionnaire basic information” is transmitted to the management computer 30.

  Here, the “questionnaire basic information” is input in the step S1111 and the model information stored in the storage means 146 of the terminal device 140 or is input in the step 1112 and stored in the storage means 146 of the terminal device 140. It is the information including the questionnaire target person information, and is the information to be referred to when the management computer 30 extracts a specific questionnaire item from a plurality of types of questionnaire items in step S2112 described later. In addition, questionnaire basic information is not limited to the illustrated information, for example, the information of the weather of a questionnaire implementation day, a season, a day of the week, a time zone, temperature, humidity, a longitude, a latitude of a questionnaire conduct shop, etc. May contain one or more of

  The management computer 30 determines whether or not the questionnaire acquisition request has been received in step S2111 of the questionnaire process, and proceeds to step S2112 to execute the "question acquisition item process" when the questionnaire acquisition request is received, and next In step S2113, the questionnaire item acquired in step S2112 is transmitted to the terminal device 140.

  In the “questionnaire item acquisition process” in step S2112, the questionnaire basic information included in the questionnaire acquisition request received from the terminal device 140 is referred to, and among the plurality of types of questionnaire items stored in advance in the RAM 33 or the storage device 36, the questionnaire basics Perform processing to acquire questionnaire items suitable for information.

  For example, when model information included in the questionnaire basic information is model A, a question prepared in advance for a user of model A is acquired as a questionnaire item, and when model information is model B, model B is Question items prepared in advance for the users of are acquired as questionnaire items. Also, if the model information included in the questionnaire basic information is pachinko, the question items prepared in advance for pachinko users are acquired as questionnaire items, and if the model information is a slot machine, the slot machine user The question items prepared in advance for the purpose are acquired as questionnaire items.

  In addition, when the questionnaire target person information (sex) included in the questionnaire basic information is a male, the question items prepared in advance for men are acquired as questionnaire items, and the questionnaire target person information (sex) is a female In order to obtain the questionnaire items prepared in advance for women as questionnaire items. In addition, when the questionnaire target person information (age) included in the questionnaire basic information is 40 years or older, the question items prepared for middle and old age are acquired as questionnaire items, and the questionnaire target person information (age) is less than 40 years If so, the questionnaire prepared for young people is acquired as a questionnaire item.

  The questionnaire item acquisition process is not limited to this example, and other questionnaire basic information received from the terminal device 140 (for example, weather of the questionnaire implementation day, season, day of the week, time zone, temperature, humidity, Questionnaire items may be acquired based on longitude, latitude, etc., and information other than questionnaire basic information (eg, weather, season, day of the week, time zone, temperature of questionnaire implementation day acquired by management computer 30) The questionnaire item may be acquired based on the humidity, the longitude and the latitude of the questionnaire implementation shop, etc., and the questionnaire basic information received from the terminal device 140 and the information acquired by the management computer 30 may be used together to acquire the questionnaire item May be Further, the terminal device 140 may be configured to be able to select one or more questionnaire items from among a plurality of types of questionnaire items.

  In addition, the format of the questionnaire item is not particularly limited, and for example, as shown by the code a1 in FIG. 34 (a), for one question (for example, a question "Please tell us the means of transportation to our shop") It may be in the form of a “single choice” in which one answer is selected from a plurality of answers (eg, train, car, bicycle, walking, etc.). Also, as shown by the symbol a2 in FIG. 34 (a), a plurality of answers (for example, model A, model B, model C) to one question (for example, a question "Please tell me your favorite model") It may be in the form of “multiple selection” in which a plurality of answers are selected from).

  Moreover, as shown to the code | symbol a3 of Fig.34 (a), several steps (for example, ten steps of 1-10) are shown with respect to one question (For example, the question of "please tell us the degree of satisfaction of our shop"). It may be in the form of “stage evaluation” which selects one stage from among the above, or as shown in the reference a4 of FIG. 34 (a), one question (for example, the question “please tell us the amount of investment for today”) "Numeric input" may be answered by a numerical value (for example, 10000 yen) for) or one question (for example, "If there is an opinion on our shop, as indicated by a symbol a5 in Fig. 34 (a) In the form of “free entry”, in which the question (or question) is freely answered with letters and numbers.

  Referring back to FIG. 33, in step S1115 of the questionnaire processing, the terminal device 140 determines whether or not the questionnaire item is received, and when the questionnaire item is received, the terminal device 140 proceeds to step S1116 and stores the questionnaire item as the means 146 In the next step S1117, the questionnaire item is displayed on the display means 142.

  FIG. 34 (b) is a view showing a display example of the questionnaire item received from the management computer 30. In this example, as the questionnaire items, the questionnaire item a1 in the form of “single selection” described above, the questionnaire item a2 in the form of “multiple selection”, the questionnaire item a3 in the form of “step evaluation”, “numerical input The questionnaire item a4 in the form of "" and the questionnaire item a5 in the form of "free entry" are respectively displayed. The display of the questionnaire items is not limited to this example.

  Returning to FIG. 33, in step S1118 of the questionnaire process, the terminal device 140 performs an input process of the questionnaire result. In the input process of the questionnaire result, the terminal device 140 performs a process of causing the store clerk of the game arcade, the player, or the like to input the questionnaire result by the operation of the input unit 141. In addition, the terminal device 140 performs input processing of a machine number in step S1119. In the machine number input process, the terminal device 140 performs a process of causing a store clerk or the like of a game arcade to input the machine number, for example, by the operation of the input unit 141.

  In addition, the terminal device 140 causes the display unit 142 to display the transmission button to which the character “send” is attached in step S1120, and then the input unit 141 detects the presence or absence of the pressing operation of the transmission button. Then, when the pressing operation of the transmission button is performed, the process proceeds to step S1121, and when the pressing operation of the transmission button is not performed, the processes of steps S1118 to S1120 are repeatedly executed. In step S1121, a questionnaire result registration request including “questionnaire result information” is transmitted to the management computer 30.

  Here, the "questionnaire result information" is information related to the questionnaire managed by the management computer 30, and in the present example, the questionnaire result input in step S1118 or the table input in step S1119. It is information including a number. The questionnaire result information is not limited to the above information, and may be, for example, the employee number and name information of the store clerk who conducted the questionnaire, the member number and name information of the questionnaire target person, etc. It may be information.

  The management computer 30 determines whether or not the questionnaire result registration request has been received in step S2114 of the questionnaire process, and proceeds to step S2115 to receive the questionnaire result information in the RAM 33 or the storage device 36 when the questionnaire result registration request is received. In the next step S2116, the "questionnaire registration information" acquired from the questionnaire DB is transmitted to the terminal device 140.

  Here, the "questionnaire registration information" is information generated based on the information received from the terminal device 140 by the management computer 30, and is information registered in the questionnaire DB after the execution of the questionnaire, for example, The cumulative number of surveys conducted by a specific store clerk, the ranking of the cumulative number, the target number of surveyed cases of each store clerk, the number of times of questionnaire responses by a specific survey target person, etc. correspond.

  In this example, the management computer 30 receives information (for example, the unique ID of the terminal device 140 used by the store clerk, the employee number and name of the store clerk) and the like from the terminal device 140 for identifying the store clerk Based on the information, count the cumulative number of questionnaires and calculate the ranking of the cumulative number of questionnaires. In addition, the management computer 30 receives information (for example, a player's membership number or name) for identifying a questionnaire target person from the terminal device 140, and based on these pieces of information, a response from the specific questionnaire target person Count the number of times, and calculate the ranking of the number of answers by a specific questionnaire target person.

  In step S1122 of the questionnaire process, the terminal apparatus 140 determines whether questionnaire registration information has been received, and proceeds to step S1123 to display the questionnaire registration information on the display unit 142 when the questionnaire registration information is received. For example, if the cumulative number of questionnaires carried out by the specific store clerk mentioned above, the ranking of the cumulative number, the target number of questionnaire processed cases of each clerk, etc. are displayed on the display means 142 of the terminal device 140, The store clerk can immediately grasp the accumulated number, ranking, target number, etc. of his own questionnaire, and can increase the incentive for the store clerk to carry out the questionnaire.

  In addition, by configuring to display the number of responses by the above-mentioned particular questionnaire target person, it is possible to present a prize or the like to the questionnaire target person according to the number of responses, thereby improving the player's satisfaction. , It is possible to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In step S1124, the terminal device 140 determines whether an end operation for ending the questionnaire function has been received. If received, the terminal device 140 ends the questionnaire function. If not received, the process returns to step S1115. Continue the questionnaire process.

  As described above, the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment can obtain questionnaire items (for example, the questionnaire process shown in FIG. 33) capable of acquiring questionnaire items from the management terminal (for example, management computer 30). The process of step S1115 (step S111), the questionnaire display means capable of displaying the questionnaire item (for example, the process of step S1117 of the questionnaire process (step S111) shown in FIG. 33), and the questionnaire result for the questionnaire item Questionable result input means (for example, FIG. 33) capable of transmitting the questionnaire result to the management terminal, and a questionnaire result input means (for example, the process of step S1118 of the questionnaire process (step S111) shown in FIG. Questionnaire processing shown in (step It comprises a process of step S1121) of 111), and it is a terminal device according to claim.

  According to the terminal device according to the present embodiment, the variation of the questionnaire can be easily increased, and more useful information useful for the management of a game arcade and the development of a new model of a game machine can be acquired more than before. .

  The information processing apparatus further comprises questionnaire subject person information input means (for example, the process of step S1112 of the questionnaire process shown in FIG. 33 (step S111) shown in FIG. 33) capable of inputting questionnaire subject person information about questionnaire subjects; The questionnaire item based on the questionnaire target person information may be acquired from a terminal.

  In addition, the program of the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment includes a questionnaire acquiring unit capable of acquiring a questionnaire item from the management terminal, a questionnaire display unit capable of displaying the questionnaire item, and the questionnaire It is a program of a terminal device characterized in that it functions as a questionnaire result input means capable of inputting a questionnaire result for an item, and a questionnaire result transmission means capable of transmitting the questionnaire result to the management terminal.

  Further, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment is a storage unit (for example, the RAM 33, the storage unit 36) capable of storing at least a questionnaire item, and at least a part or all of the questionnaire item (For example, a questionnaire transmission unit capable of transmitting toward the terminal device 140) (for example, the process of step S2113 of the questionnaire process (step S211) illustrated in FIG. 33).

  According to the management terminal according to the present embodiment, the variation of the questionnaire can be easily increased, and more useful information useful for the management of a game arcade and the development of a new model of a gaming machine can be acquired more than before. .

  In addition, based on the questionnaire target person information, the questionnaire target person information receiving unit (for example, the processing of step S2111 of the questionnaire processing (step S211) shown in FIG. 33) capable of receiving the questionnaire target person information on the questionnaire target person. A questionnaire item selecting unit capable of selecting a specific questionnaire item from among questionnaire items (for example, the process of step S2112 of the questionnaire process (step S211) shown in FIG. 33); Questionnaire items may be sent.

  In addition, a questionnaire result receiving unit capable of receiving the questionnaire result for the questionnaire item (for example, the process of step S2114 of the questionnaire process (step S211) shown in FIG. 33) and the questionnaire result associated with the questionnaire item The questionnaire result totaling means (for example, the process of step S2115 of the questionnaire process (step S211) shown in FIG. 33) which can be stored in the means may be included.

  In addition, based on the questionnaire results, analysis information (for example, ranking of questionnaire results, correlation of multiple types of questionnaire results, ranking of questionnaire results by gender and age, appropriateness of model and number of gaming machines installed in game arcades , And may be provided with questionnaire analysis information generation means for generating the satisfaction level of the game arcade, the improvement point, and the like.

  In addition, the game management terminal (for example, the game management terminal 10) according to the present embodiment is a game management device including a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) and a management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) The management terminal is a storage unit capable of storing at least a questionnaire item, for example, the RAM 33, the storage unit 36), and a questionnaire transmission unit (for example, a diagram) capable of transmitting at least a part or all of the questionnaire item to the terminal device. 33. Questionnaire acquisition means capable of acquiring questionnaire items from the management terminal (e.g., the questionnaire process shown in FIG. 33 (step S111), and the process of step S2113 of the questionnaire process (step S211) shown in FIG. Processing of step S1115) and an anke that can display the questionnaire item Form display means (for example, the process of step S1117 of the questionnaire process (step S111) shown in FIG. 33) and a questionnaire result input means (for example, the questionnaire process shown in FIG. And the questionnaire result transmitting means (for example, the process of step S1121 of the questionnaire process (step S111) shown in FIG. 33) capable of transmitting the questionnaire result to the management terminal. Game management apparatus characterized in that.

  According to the game management apparatus according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily increase the variation of the questionnaire, and to obtain more useful information useful for the management of the game arcade and the new model development of the game machine than before. it can.

  In addition, the terminal device can input information on a game apparatus (for example, a machine number, a model name, a maker name) relating to a game apparatus (for example, a game machine, an intermediate machine, etc.) installed in a game arcade. The questionnaire acquiring unit is configured to acquire the questionnaire item (for example, a questionnaire item prepared for each island, a machine type, or a maker) based on the game apparatus information from the management terminal. May be

  In addition, the terminal device includes a questionnaire implementation time information input unit capable of inputting information (for example, date, day, location, weather, temperature, humidity, etc.) at the time of the questionnaire implementation, and the questionnaire acquisition unit The questionnaire item based on the questionnaire execution time information may be acquired from the management terminal.

  In addition, the questionnaire analysis information generation unit may count at least one of the cumulative number of the questionnaire performed by a specific store clerk in the gaming shop, the ranking of the cumulative number, and the number of responses of the questionnaire by the questionnaire target person. You may configure it. Further, at least one of the pieces of information may be transmitted to the terminal device.

<Timing judgment function>
Next, the timing determination function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the flow of various processes for realizing the timing determination function.

  The timing determination function determines whether the provision timing of various services for the player is established based on the various game information collected by the management computer 30, and when the provision timing is established, the contents of the various services Is notified to the terminal device 140. The timing determination function of this embodiment mainly includes the timing determination by the terminal device 140 (step S113), the packet processing by the management computer 30 (step S212) and the timing determination processing (step S214), and the gaming device (game machine 130, This is realized by the operation signal output process (steps S302 and S402) by the inter-station machine 90).

<Flow of Timing Determination Function / Various Processing>
Next, the flow of various processes for realizing the timing determination function will be described. The gaming apparatus (in this example, the gaming machine 130 and the tandem machine 90) outputs the above-mentioned operation signal (ball hitting signal, ball out signal, sales signal, etc.) in step S3023 (S4023) of operation signal output processing. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3024 (S4024), and an operation signal satisfying the output condition is output to the management computer 30.

  The operation signal output from the gaming machine 130 is converted into the form of a packet in the call lamp 110, and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the call lamp 110, the table computer 70 and the island computer 50. In addition, the operation signal output from the inter-porter 90 is converted into a packet format in the inter-porter 90 and then transmitted to the management computer 30 via the base computer 70 and the island computer 50.

  The management computer 30 determines whether or not the packet including the operation signal is received in step S2121 of the packet processing, and when the corresponding packet is received, various game information (FIG. 8B) is received in step S2122. The accumulated operation information shown in FIG. 8, the operation information classified by gaming state shown in FIG. 8C, the operation history information shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, etc. are updated as necessary.

  Further, the management computer 30 performs a provision timing determination process in step 2141 of the timing determination process. In this provision timing determination process, based on the various game information updated in step S2122 of the packet processing, whether or not the condition of the provision timing set for each of the various services for the player is satisfied (the provision timing has come To determine.

  Here, as "various services to the player", for example, provision of food and drink, refilling and transportation of ball boxes and medal boxes, exchange of prizes, provision of towels, exchange of ashtrays, implementation of questionnaires with prizes, membership registration Assistance, money exchange, etc. can be mentioned.

  In addition, as the “condition of provision timing”, for example, game information included in the cumulative operation information shown in FIG. 8B (for example, the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated balls, the number of accumulated big wins If the cumulative number of small wins exceeds (or falls below) the predetermined number, the duration of the gaming state (for example, the probability variation big hit state) included in the gaming state-specific operation information shown in FIG. When the time exceeds, the number of withdrawals (the number of withdrawals by state) in the gaming state (for example, probability variation big hit state) included in the operation information according to gaming state exceeds (or falls below) the predetermined number, the game When the gaming state included in the operation information classified by state shifts from the first game (for example, the normal state) to the second game (for example, probability variation big hit state), the gaming state included in the operation information classified by gaming state is the first Game (for example, a big hit condition) If a predetermined time has elapsed since the transition to the second game (for example, the normal state), the game information (for example, the number of accumulated payouts, accumulation) is included in the operation history information shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b) A member with a member identification number set in advance if the number of hits, cumulative sales, cumulative total wins, cumulative small wins) exceeds (or falls below) a predetermined number. When a card is inserted (or ejected), and the like.

  Although the combination of “various services for the player” and “condition of provision timing” is not particularly limited, for example, when the game information (for example, the number of accumulated payouts) included in the cumulative operation information exceeds a predetermined number. , It may be determined that the provision timing of the “refill and transfer of ball box and medal box” service is established, or when the game information (for example, the number of accumulated balls) included in the cumulative operation information exceeds a predetermined number Alternatively, it may be determined that the provision timing of the "prize exchange" service has been established.

  In addition, a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) has elapsed since the gaming state included in the gaming state-specific operation information shifts from the first game (for example, probability variation big hit state) to the second game (for example, normal state) In this case, it may be determined that the provision timing of the “provide food and drink” service, the “prize with premium item” service, and the “assistance of member registration” service is established. In addition, when a member card having a member identification number set in advance is inserted (or discharged), it may be determined that the provision timing of the "handing provision" service is established.

  In addition, if the increase per unit time of game information (for example, the number of accumulated balls) included in the operation history information falls below a predetermined number, the "food and drink offer" service and the "ashtray replacement" service It may be determined that the provision timing has been established, or the “exchange” service is provided when the number of decrements per predetermined time of gaming information (for example, the number of accumulated balls) included in the operation history information exceeds a predetermined number. It may be determined that the timing has been established.

  After performing the provision timing determination process of step 2141 based on such determination criteria, the management computer 30 proceeds to step S2142 when there is a service for which the provision timing is established, and there is no service for which the provision timing is established. In the case, proceed to the subsequent processing. In step S2142, after the service information including the machine number information and the service content information is transmitted to the terminal device 140, the process proceeds to the subsequent process.

  The terminal device 140 determines whether or not the service information is received from the management computer 30 in step S1131 of the timing determination process, and when the service information is received, the process proceeds to step S1132, and the machine number included in the service information And the service content is stored in the storage unit 146, and the machine number and the service content are displayed on the display unit 142 in the next step S1133.

  For example, when the service information including "base number 101," replenishment and conveyance of a ball box or a medal box "service is received, using the display means 142," base box 110, "ball box or medal box "Indicates that the timing for provision of the service of" refilling and transportation "has been established." In addition, when the service data including the “machine number 104,“ food and drink provision ”service” is received, using the display unit 142, the “service number and“ service provision ”service is provided at the machine number 104. It is displayed that

  In step S1134, the terminal device 140 determines whether an end operation for ending the timing determination function has been received. If received, the terminal device 140 ends the timing determination function. If not received, the terminal device 140 performs step S1131. Return to and continue the timing determination process.

  As described above, the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is based on the gaming information transmitted from the gaming device (for example, the tandem machine 90, gaming machine 130) installed in the game arcade. Service information receiving means (e.g., for example, service information (e.g., machine number, service content) indicating that information to be generated on the specified gaming device indicates that the service provision timing for the player has arrived) Step S1131 in the timing determination process of step S113 shown in FIG. 35) and service information notification means capable of notifying based on the service information (for example, step S1133 in the timing determination process of step S113 shown in FIG. 35) Processing), and the terminal device characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the terminal device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the provision timing of various services based on the game information, and it is possible to notify that the optimal provision timing of the service has arrived by the terminal device. Therefore, by providing the terminal device according to the present embodiment to a store clerk or the like in a game arcade, various services can be provided to the player at an optimal timing for the player.

  Further, the service information notification means may provide information (for example, a machine number) for identifying the gaming device for which the provision timing has arrived, and the contents of the service for which the provision timing has come (for example, food and drink) And may be informed at least.

  In addition, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment is a game information receiving means (for example, capable of receiving game information from a game device (for example, the inter-main machine 90, the game machine 130) installed in a game arcade. For example, timing determination means capable of determining whether the service provision timing for the player has arrived based on the gaming information) and the processing of step S2121 in the packet processing of step S212 shown in FIG. (For example, the process of step S2141 in the timing determination process of step S214 shown in FIG. 35) and the information for identifying the game device for which the provision timing has arrived when the provision timing has come (for example, a table Number) and the content of the service (for example, provision of food and drink) for which the provision timing has come; And a service information transmission unit capable of transmitting service information including at least to the terminal device (for example, the process of step S2142 in the timing determination process of step S214 shown in FIG. 35). .

  According to the terminal device of this embodiment, it is possible to specify the provision timing of various services based on the game information, and identify the gaming device toward the terminal device when the optimal provision timing of the service comes. Information and service content can be transmitted. Therefore, by providing the terminal device according to the present embodiment to a store clerk or the like in a game arcade, various services can be provided to the player at an optimal timing for the player.

  In addition, the game management device (for example, the game management device 10) according to the present embodiment includes a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140), and a game device (for example, And a management terminal (for example, management computer 30), wherein the management terminal is capable of receiving game information from the game device, and based on the game information. And timing determination means capable of determining whether or not the provision timing of the service to the player has arrived, and identifying the gaming apparatus whose provision timing has arrived when the provision timing has arrived. Service information that can be transmitted to the terminal device, the service information including at least the following information and the content of the service whose provision timing has arrived: And the terminal device includes service information receiving means capable of receiving the service information, and service information notifying means capable of notifying based on the service information. It is an apparatus.

  According to the game management apparatus of this embodiment, it is possible to specify the provision timing of various services based on the game information, and when the optimum provision timing of the service arrives, the game apparatus is directed to the terminal device. It is possible to transmit information for identification and service content. Therefore, by providing the terminal device according to the present embodiment to a store clerk or the like in a game arcade, various services can be provided to the player at an optimal timing for the player.

<Modified Example 1 of Timing Determination Function>
Next, a first modification of the timing determination function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a flow of various processes for realizing the timing determination function of the first modification. In addition, about the process same as the above-mentioned timing determination function, while attaching | subjecting the code | symbol same to drawing, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The timing determination function of this modification 1 determines whether the provision timing of various services for the player is established based on the various game information collected by the management computer 30, and when the provision timing is established, It is a function to confirm whether a service is desired for the player using the gaming apparatus and to notify the terminal device 140 of the content of the service when the player desires a service.

<Modification of Timing Determination Function 1 / Flow of Various Processing>
After performing the provision timing determination process of step 2141 based on the determination criteria described above, the management computer 30 proceeds to step S2142 if there is a service for which the provision timing is established, and if there is no service for which the provision timing is established. Proceed to the subsequent processing. In step S2142, the service data including the service information indicating the content of the service is transmitted to the gaming device (for example, the support machine 90) corresponding to the platform number for which the provision timing has been established, and the process proceeds to the subsequent process.

  The gaming machine (in the present example, the intermediate unit 90) determines whether or not the service data has been received from the management computer 30 in step S4021 of the timing determination process, and proceeds to step S4022 when the service data has been received. Then, the service information included in the service data is stored in the storage unit, and in the next step S4023, the display unit is used to display the service necessity confirmation corresponding to the service information.

  For example, when service data including (service information indicating “replenish and transport of ball box and medal box” service) is received, a display such as “Does refill of ball box necessary?” I do. Further, when service data including (service information indicating “service for food and drink” service) is received, the display means is used to display “How is the drink?”.

  In step S4024, the gaming device (in this example, the stand unit 90) determines whether or not a specific operation (for example, an operation by a button or an operation by a touch panel) in the case of requesting service is received. If the specific operation is accepted, the process proceeds to step S4025, and the service necessity information is transmitted to the management computer 30.

  In step S2143 of the timing determination process, the management computer 30 determines whether or not a service request has been received from the gaming device (in this example, the intermediate unit 90), and proceeds to step S2144 when a service request is received. Then, the service data is transmitted to the terminal device 140. The subsequent processing is the same as the processing shown in FIG.

As described above, the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment is a terminal device carried by a store clerk of the game arcade, and the gaming machine installed in the game arcade (for example, Service information receiving means capable of receiving service information generated based on game information transmitted from the game machine 130) (for example, the process of step S1131 in the timing determination process of step S113 shown in FIG. 36), and the service information Service information notification means (for example, the process of step S1133 in the timing determination process of step S113 shown in FIG. 36) that can be notified based on the abnormality information reception that can receive the abnormality information related to the abnormality detected in the gaming device Processing (step S1021 of the alarm history processing (step S102) shown in FIG. 14, for example). , An anomaly notification means capable of executing anomaly notification based on the anomaly information (for example, the process of step S1023 of the alarm history process (step S102) shown in FIG. 14), and the timing of providing the service to the player has arrived Timing determination request means (for example, the process of step S1132 in the timing determination process of step S113 shown in FIG. 37) capable of requesting the timing determination of whether or not; display means 142) shown in b), and said service information receiving means, when the provision timing of the service for the player in the specific gaming device has arrived, When requesting a determination, the result of the timing determination on the service information is received An ability, in the service information, and identification information for the service timing to identify the specific gaming devices that are determined to have arrived (e.g., machine number), it is determined that the providing timing has arrived At least the service content (for example, provision of food and drink) indicating the content of the service, and the abnormality information receiving unit receives the abnormality information when an abnormality occurs in a specific game device It is possible that the abnormality information includes identification information (for example, a machine number) for identifying the particular gaming device in which the anomaly has occurred, and an anomaly indicating the content of the anomaly that has occurred in the particular gaming device. The service information notification means includes at least the result of the timing determination and the service information in the display means. The terminal device is displayed, and the abnormality notifying unit displays at least the fact that the abnormality information has been received and the abnormality information on the display unit.

According to the terminal device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the provision timing of various services based on the game information, and it becomes possible to notify by the terminal device when the optimal provision timing of the service comes. , You can confirm in advance the necessity of the service. Therefore, by providing the terminal device according to the present embodiment to a store clerk or the like in a game arcade, various services can be provided to the player at an optimal timing for the player. In addition, it is possible to surely notify various irregularities of the illegal game and the gaming apparatus, and promptly cope with various anomalies of the illegal game and the gaming apparatus. Therefore, by providing the terminal device according to the present embodiment to a salesperson or the like of a game arcade, the quality of service in the game arcade can be enhanced, and the customer attraction power can be improved.

Further, the timing determination may include determination as to whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the gaming state shifted from the first game to the second game . Further, the abnormality notifying means can display a history regarding the abnormality information received by the abnormality information receiving means in the past, and the history includes at least the abnormality information, an abnormality occurrence time, an abnormality recovery time, It may include any one of a method for coping with the abnormality, the name of a person in charge of the coping with the abnormality, and response completion information indicating that the response to the abnormality has been completed.

  In addition, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment is a game information receiving means (for example, capable of receiving game information from a game device (for example, the inter-main machine 90, the game machine 130) installed in a game arcade. For example, timing determination means capable of determining whether the service provision timing for the player has arrived based on the game information and the processing of step S2121 in the packet processing of step S212 shown in FIG. (For example, the processing of step S2141 in the timing determination processing of step S214 shown in FIG. 36) and the provision timing, the provision timing has arrived for the gaming device for which the provision timing has arrived Service necessity confirmation means capable of confirming the necessity of provision of the service (for example, 6) and the processing for step S2142 in the timing determination processing of step S214, and when the service for the game is requested from the gaming machine, the timing for providing the game comes and the service for the game is requested Service information transmitting means capable of transmitting to the terminal device service information including at least information for identifying a device, and the content of the service for which the provision timing has arrived and has been requested (for example, FIG. 36). And the process of step S2144 in the timing determination process of step S214 shown in FIG.

  According to the terminal device according to the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the provision timing of various services based on the game information, and identify the gaming device toward the terminal device when the optimal provision timing of the service comes. While being able to transmit the information and service content for, it is possible to confirm in advance whether or not the service is necessary. Therefore, by providing the terminal device according to the present embodiment to a store clerk or the like in a game arcade, various services can be provided to the player at an optimal timing for the player.

In addition, the game management device (for example, the game management device 10) according to the present embodiment includes a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140), and a game device (for example, And a management terminal (for example, management computer 30), wherein the management terminal is capable of receiving game information from the game device, and based on the game information. A timing determination unit capable of determining whether a service provision timing for a player has come or not, and with respect to the gaming apparatus for which the provision timing has arrived when the provision timing has arrived, and service necessity confirmation unit capable of confirming the necessity of providing the service which the providing timing has arrived, the game information transmitted from a particular said gaming device And a service information transmission means capable of transmitting service information generated toward the terminal device on the basis of the terminal device, and a service information receiving means capable of receiving the service information, based on said service information Service information notifying means capable of giving notification and abnormality information receiving means capable of receiving abnormality information related to the abnormality detected by the gaming device (for example, the process of step S1021 of the alarm history process (step S102 shown in FIG. 14) , An anomaly notification means capable of executing anomaly notification based on the anomaly information (for example, the process of step S1023 of the alarm history process (step S102) shown in FIG. 14), and the timing of providing the service to the player has arrived Timing determination request means capable of requesting the timing determination of whether or not And the display means (for example, the display means 142 shown in FIG. 7B) capable of displaying, and the service information receiving means includes the specific information When the timing determination request means requests the timing determination to the management terminal when the timing for providing a service to the player in the gaming apparatus has come, the result of the timing determination on the service information is transmitted from the management terminal. is receivable, determination and the service information, the identification information for providing timing to identify the determined the specific gaming devices and arrived (e.g., machine number), the providing timing has arrived At least the service content (eg, provision of food and drink) indicating the content of the service Also, the abnormality information receiving means can receive the abnormality information when an abnormality occurs in a particular gaming device, and the abnormality information includes the particular gaming device in which an abnormality has occurred. The service information notification means includes at least identification information (for example, a platform number) for identifying the content and an abnormal content (for example, error information) indicating the content of the abnormality that has occurred in the particular gaming device. Displaying at least the result of the timing determination and the service information on the display means, and the abnormality notification means displaying at least the fact that the abnormality information has been received and the abnormality information on the display means. Game management device.

According to the gaming management device of this embodiment, it is possible to specify the provision timing of various services based on gaming information, and identify the gaming device toward the terminal device when the optimal provision timing of the service comes. It is possible to transmit information and service content to be done, and to confirm in advance whether the service is necessary or not. Therefore, by providing the terminal device according to the present embodiment to a store clerk or the like in a game arcade, various services can be provided to the player at an optimal timing for the player. In addition, it is possible to surely notify various irregularities of the illegal game and the gaming apparatus, and promptly cope with various anomalies of the illegal game and the gaming apparatus. Therefore, by providing the terminal device according to the present embodiment to a salesperson or the like of a game arcade, the quality of service in the game arcade can be enhanced, and the customer attraction power can be improved.

<Modified Example 2 of Timing Determination Function>
Next, a second modification of the timing determination function of the terminal device 140 will be described in detail. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a flow of various processes for realizing the timing determination function of the modification 2. In addition, about the process same as the above-mentioned timing determination function, while attaching | subjecting the code | symbol same to drawing, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  When the terminal device 140 inquires about the provision timing of various services for the player, the timing determination function of this modification 2 provides the provision timing of various services based on the various game information collected by the management computer 30. It is a function to determine whether or not is valid and to notify the terminal device 140 of the determination result.

<Modification 2 of Timing Determination Function / Flow of Various Processing>
After performing the provision timing determination process of step 2141 based on the determination criteria described above, the management computer 30 proceeds to step S2142 if there is a service for which the provision timing is established, and if there is no service for which the provision timing is established. Proceed to the subsequent processing. In step S2142, service data including information on the machine number for which the provision timing has been established and service information indicating the content of the service is stored in the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to the subsequent process.

  In step S1131 of the timing determination process, the terminal device 140 determines whether a specific operation (for example, an operation by a button or an operation by a touch panel) for inquiring about the provision timing of various services has been received and specified. If the operation is accepted, the process proceeds to step S1132, and a timing determination request including information of machine number and service information indicating the content of the service to be inquired is transmitted to the management computer 30.

  When the management computer 30 receives the timing determination request in step S2144 of the timing determination process, the process advances to step S2145. In step S2145, the service data stored in the RAM 33 in step S2142 is referred to, and it is determined whether the service provision timing inquired from the terminal device 140 is established, and the determination result is directed to the terminal device 140. To send.

  The terminal device 140 determines whether or not the timing determination result is received in step S1133 of the timing determination process, and when the timing determination result is received, the terminal device 140 proceeds to step S1134 and stores the timing determination result in the storage unit 146 Then, in the next step S1135, the contents of the timing determination result are displayed on the display means 142.

  For example, when a timing determination result indicating that the provision timing has been established is received after transmitting a service determination request including "base number 101," refilling / conveying of ball box or medal box "service", display Using the means 142, a display such as “The timing for providing“ refilling / conveying of a ball box or a medal box ”service is established at the machine number 110” is displayed. In addition, after transmitting the service determination request including the “machine number 104,“ service for food and drink ”service”, when the timing determination result indicating that the provision timing is established is received, the display unit 142 is used. , “The delivery timing of the“ food and drink offering ”service is established at the machine number 104” is displayed.

  As described above, the terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140) according to the present embodiment can request timing judgment means (for example, the terminal device 140) capable of requesting to judge whether the timing for providing the service to the player has arrived. It is generated based on the game information transmitted from the game apparatus (for example, the tandem machine 90, the game machine 130) installed in the game shop and the process of step S1132 in the timing determination process of step S113 shown in FIG. Timing determination result receiving means capable of receiving timing determination result information indicating a determination result as to whether or not the provision timing has arrived in a specific gaming device (for example, the timing of step S113 shown in FIG. 37) In step S1133 of the determination process, and notification based on the timing determination result information is possible. Timing determination result notification unit (for example, step S1135 in the timing determination process of step S113 shown in FIG. 37) includes a, a, may be a terminal device, characterized in that.

  According to the terminal device of this embodiment, since it is possible to inquire about the optimal provision timing of the service and to specify the provision timing of various services based on the game information, the terminal device of this embodiment By providing the store clerk or the like in the game arcade, various services can be provided to the player at an optimal timing for the player.

  In addition, the timing determination result notification means may include information (for example, a machine number) for identifying the gaming device determined to have reached the provision timing, and the service determined to have the provision timing. At least the content of (for example, provision of food and drink) may be notified.

  In addition, the management terminal (for example, the management computer 30) according to the present embodiment is a game information receiving means (for example, capable of receiving game information from a game device (for example, the inter-main machine 90, the game machine 130) installed in a game arcade. For example, when it is requested to determine whether or not the timing for providing a service to the player has come, the processing of step S2121 in the packet processing of step S212 shown in FIG. Timing determination result transmission means capable of transmitting timing determination result information indicating the determination result of whether or not the timing has arrived (for example, the process of step S2141 in the timing determination process of step S214 shown in FIG. 37); It is a management terminal characterized by having.

  According to the terminal device of this embodiment, the optimum provision timing of the service can be determined based on the game information, and the determination result can be provided to the terminal device. By having a store clerk or the like, various services can be provided to the player at an optimal timing for the player.

  In addition, the game management device (for example, the game management device 10) according to the present embodiment includes a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 140), and a game device (for example, And a management terminal (for example, management computer 30), wherein the management terminal is capable of receiving game information from the game device, and providing a service to the player. When it is requested to determine whether the timing has arrived, it is possible to transmit timing determination result information indicating the determination result as to whether the provision timing has arrived based on the game information. A timing determination request unit capable of requesting the determination of whether or not the provision timing of the service has arrived; Serial includes a timing determination result information can receive timing determination result receiving unit, and a timing determination result notification means capable notification is based on the timing decision result information, it is a game management system according to claim.

  According to the game management apparatus of the present embodiment, the optimum provision timing of the service can be determined based on the game information, and the determination result can be provided to the terminal device. It is possible to provide various kinds of services to the player at an optimal timing for the player by giving them to a store clerk or the like.

  The actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention merely list 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. Further, by applying the contents described in one of the plurality of configurations described in the embodiment of the present invention to another configuration, the effect may be further enhanced. In addition, by applying the configuration described in one embodiment to the configuration described in another embodiment, the effect may be further enhanced.

  The terminal device, the terminal device program, the management terminal, the game management device, and the game management method according to the present invention can be widely used in game arcades and the like in which game machines represented by pachinko and pachislot machines are installed.

WNW, LNW Network 10 Game Management Device 30 Management Computer 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 unit 39 communication unit 41 timer 50 island computer 55 management computer communication unit 56 units computer communication unit 70 computers 75 island computer communication unit 76 gaming facility communication unit 90 units Machine 91 Bill insertion slot 92 IC coin insertion slot 93 IC coin discharge slot 94 Member card slot 95 Lamp 96 Input means 97 Display means 98 Control means 99 Communication means 100 Memory means 110 Caller lamp 130 Game machine 131 Game board surface 132 Liquid crystal display device 133 general winning opening 134 common drawing starting opening 135 special drawing starting opening 136 variable winning opening 137 upper tray 140 terminal device 141 input means 142 display means 143 control means 144 communication means 146 storage means

Claims (4)

In a terminal device carried by a store clerk at a game arcade,
Service information receiving means capable of receiving service information generated on the basis of game information transmitted from a game device installed in a game arcade;
Service information notifying means capable of notifying based on the service information;
Anomaly information receiving means capable of receiving anomaly information related to an anomaly detected by the gaming device;
Abnormality notification means capable of executing an abnormality notification based on the abnormality information;
Timing determination request means capable of requesting determination of whether or not the timing for providing a service to a player has arrived;
And display means capable of displaying
When the timing determination request means requests the timing determination, the service information receiving means requests the timing determination when the timing for providing the service to the player is reached in the specific game device, the timing determination Can receive results,
The said service information, and identification information for identifying the provided timing has arrived determined to be said particular gaming device, a service contents indicating the contents of the service that the providing timing is determined to have arrived , At least
The abnormality information receiving means can receive the abnormality information when an abnormality occurs in a specific gaming device,
The abnormality information includes at least identification information for identifying the specific gaming apparatus in which the abnormality has occurred, and an abnormal content indicating the content of the abnormality occurring in the specific gaming apparatus.
The service information notification means displays at least the result of the timing determination and the service information on the display means.
The abnormality notifying means displays at least the fact that the abnormality information has been received and the abnormality information on the display means.
A terminal device characterized by In the terminal device according to claim 1,
The timing determination includes determination as to whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the gaming state shifted from the first game to the second game.
A terminal device characterized by In the terminal device according to claim 1 or 2,
The abnormality notifying unit can display a history of the abnormality information received by the abnormality information receiving unit in the past.
In the history, at least the abnormality information, the time of occurrence of the abnormality, the time of recovery of the abnormality, the method of coping with the abnormality, the name of the person in charge of the work of coping with the abnormality, and the completion of the response Contains any one of the information,
A terminal device characterized by A gaming management apparatus comprising: a terminal device carried by a salesclerk of a gaming shop; a gaming apparatus installed in the gaming shop; and a management terminal,
The management terminal is
Gaming information receiving means capable of receiving gaming information from the gaming device;
Timing determination means capable of determining whether a service provision timing for a player has arrived based on the gaming information;
A service necessity check means capable of confirming, with respect to the gaming apparatus having the provision timing, the provision necessity of the service having the provision timing, when the provision timing has arrived;
Service information transmitting means capable of transmitting, to the terminal device, service information generated based on gaming information transmitted from the specific gaming device;
The terminal device is
Service information receiving means capable of receiving the service information;
Service information notifying means capable of notifying based on the service information;
Anomaly information receiving means capable of receiving anomaly information related to an anomaly detected by the gaming device;
Abnormality notification means capable of executing an abnormality notification based on the abnormality information;
Timing determination request means capable of requesting determination of whether or not the timing for providing a service to a player has arrived;
And display means capable of displaying
The service information receiving means relates to the service information when the timing determination request means requests the timing determination from the management terminal when the provision timing of the service to the player has come in the specific gaming device. The result of the timing determination can be received from the management terminal,
The said service information, and identification information for identifying the provided timing has arrived determined to be said particular gaming device, a service contents indicating the contents of the service that the providing timing is determined to have arrived , At least
The abnormality information receiving means can receive the abnormality information when an abnormality occurs in a specific gaming device,
The abnormality information includes at least identification information for identifying the specific gaming apparatus in which the abnormality has occurred, and an abnormal content indicating the content of the abnormality occurring in the specific gaming apparatus.
The service information notification means displays at least the result of the timing determination and the service information on the display means.
The abnormality notifying means displays at least the fact that the abnormality information has been received and the abnormality information on the display means.
A game management device characterized by