JP6850471B2 - Game management device and game management system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game management device and a game management system capable of automatically creating application documents that need to be submitted when installing a new game machine or replacing a game machine.

Conventionally, a document creation system that automatically creates application documents that need to be submitted when installing a new game machine or replacing a game machine is widely known.

As one of such document preparation systems, for example, Patent Document 1 has a function of printing out a digitized certificate and warranty, and a sorter that automatically binds the sorted test and warranty. A document preparation system is disclosed, which is equipped with a staple device and is provided with a stamp storage place in the center for storing a stamp for stamping a required number of copies of a certificate and a warranty card.

Further, Patent Document 2 includes a processing means for creating electronic data of necessary documents and a document moving means for moving the output document to an institution to which the output document should be submitted, and the processing means is necessary for document preparation. A storage means for storing data, a central processing means for selecting an area for processing related to document creation in the processing means, data selected by the central processing means and input from the input means, and data sent from the storage means. A document preparation system is disclosed, which comprises a preparation means for synthesizing and.

According to these conventional document preparation systems, it is possible to reduce the office work in document preparation and prevent the occurrence of erroneous work in the office work.

Japanese Patent No. 4743573 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-206323

However, although such a conventional automatic document creation system can reduce the labor to some extent for the document creation work, as a preliminary step of the document creation, the selection work of the game machine to be replaced or removed, etc. It is necessary for the manager of the game store to perform the above, and there is still a problem that the burden on the manager of the game store is heavy.

In addition, the type of application documents and the items to be described in the application documents may differ depending on the work content such as replacement and removal, and the number and type of game machines to be replaced and removed. The automatic document creation system has a problem that it is difficult to create application documents according to the individual circumstances of each amusement store.

The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and can reduce the burden required for selecting a game machine to be replaced or removed, and can also reduce the burden required for selecting a game machine to be replaced or removed. Documents suitable for the contents of the application can be created, the labor required from the work before document creation to document creation can be significantly reduced compared to the past, and the operating rate of the game machine can be increased. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game management device and a game management system that can improve the management efficiency of the entire game store.

The present invention is a game management device capable of acquiring information on a device in a game store installed in a game store, and is a work content instruction means for instructing the content of work on a game machine which is one of the devices in the game store. A game machine selection means for selecting a game machine to be the target of the work from one or a plurality of the game machines based on the work contents for the game machine instructed by the work content instruction means, and the game machine selection. Based on the game machine information acquisition means for acquiring the game machine information related to the game machine selected by the means, the content of the work for the game machine, and the game machine information, it is necessary to apply for the work for the game machine. is configured to have a document creation means for creating one or more documents, and the contents of the work with respect to the gaming machine, replacement work information, dismantling information, additional work information, arrangement changing operation information, among the The replacement work information includes information indicating replacement work for replacing one or more game machines with other game machines, and information on the number of game machines subject to the replacement work. The removal work information includes information indicating a removal work for removing one or more game machines and information on the number of game machines to be removed, and the expansion work information includes information on the number of game machines to be removed. Includes information indicating expansion work for newly installing one or more game machines and information on the number of game machines subject to the expansion work, and the arrangement change work information includes the inside of the game store. Information indicating the arrangement change work of installing one or more game machines installed in the specific place in the above place and the information of the number of game machines to be the target of the arrangement change work are The game machine selection means includes one or one based on the information of the number of game machines to be the target of at least one of the replacement work, the removal work, the expansion work, and the arrangement change work. It is a game management device characterized in that a game machine to be the target of the work is selected from a plurality of game machines.
Further, the present invention is a game management device capable of acquiring information on a device in a game store installed in a game store, and is a work content instruction means for instructing the content of work on a game machine which is one of the devices in the game store. A game machine selection means for selecting a game machine to be the target of the work from one or a plurality of game machines based on the content of the work for the game machine instructed by the work content instruction means, and the game machine. Based on the game machine information acquisition means for acquiring the game machine information related to the game machine selected by the selection means, the content of the work for the game machine, and the game machine information, it is necessary to apply for the work for the game machine. , A document creation means for creating one or more documents, and a selection condition setting means capable of setting selection conditions for selecting a game machine to be the target of the work, and the game machine selection means. Is a game management device characterized in that a game machine to be the target of the work is selected from one or a plurality of game machines based on the content of the work on the game machine and the selection condition.

According to the game management device and the game management system according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden required for selecting a game machine to be replaced or removed, and to obtain documents suitable for the application contents of each game store. It can be created, the labor required from the work before document creation to document creation can be significantly reduced compared to the past, and further, by increasing the operating rate of the game machine, the management efficiency of the entire game store Can be enhanced.

It is a block diagram which shows typically the system structure of the game management system 10 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which showed an example of the internal structure of the operation management server 30, the island computer 50, and the stand computer 70. It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine which is an example of a game machine 130. It is a figure which showed an example of the waveform of the operation signal which a game apparatus can output to operation management server 30. (A) It is a schematic front view of a general stand-up machine. (B) It is a block diagram which showed an example of the main structure of the inter-unit machine 90. (A) This is an example of a machine number management table stored by associating a machine number with various identification information. (B) This is an example of a cumulative operation information table for recording the operation information of the gaming device within a predetermined period. (C) This is an example of an operation information table for each game state for storing operation information for each game state of the game device within a predetermined period. (A), (b) is an example of an operation history information table for recording the history of the operation information of the gaming device at predetermined time intervals. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of various processing (condition setting processing, condition judgment processing) for realizing the document automatic creation function. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of various processing (document creation processing) for realizing the document automatic creation function. It is a figure which showed an example of the machine layout (before change). It is a figure which showed an example of the machine layout (after change).

Hereinafter, the game management system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the game management system 10 includes an external device 10a installed outside the game store and an in-game device 10b installed inside the game store. It should be noted that the device 10a outside the game store and the device 10b inside the game store are distinguished for convenience of explanation, and even if a part of the devices described as the device 10a outside the game store in this specification is installed in the game store. Alternatively, a part of the equipment described as the equipment in the game store 10b in this specification may be installed outside the game store.

<Devices outside the game store>
Next, the game store outside device 10a of the game management system 10 will be described. The game management system 10 of this example has a data center 11, a cloud data center 12, a store management computer 13, a mobile terminal 14, and a maintenance company computer 15 as a device outside the game store 10a.

The data center 11 is a facility for managing and operating the entire game management system 10, and is composed of a conventionally known server, an uninterruptible power supply, security equipment, and the like. The cloud data center 12 is a facility for storing various data and various files managed by the game management system 10, and is composed of a conventionally known server, an uninterruptible power supply, security equipment, and the like. In this example, the data center 11 and the cloud data center 12 are provided separately, but the data center 11 and the cloud data center 12 may be configured by a single data center.

The store management computer 13 is a computer for collectively managing game management servers (for example, the operation management server 30 of the game store A and the operation management server 30 of the game store B) installed in a plurality of game stores, and is conventionally known. It is composed of the servers of. The mobile terminal 14 is a small and portable information terminal device, and corresponds to, for example, conventionally known notebook computers, tablet terminals, smartphones, PDAs (= Personal Digital Assistants), and the like. The maintenance company computer 15 is a computer managed by a company or the like that maintains the device 10b in the amusement store, and is composed of a conventionally known server or the like.

These out-of-game store devices 10a are communicably connected to at least a part of the in-game store device 10b (for example, the operation management server 30) via the network WNW or the router 48.

The network WNW applied to the game management system 10 is typically a WAN (Wide Area Network), but the communication mode is a line capable of communicating with each other regardless of whether it is wired or wireless. Anything may be sufficient, and a dedicated line such as VPN may be used for connection. Further, when a part of the device 10a outside the game store is not used, the device may be omitted.

<In-game equipment>
Next, the device 10b in the game store of the game management system 10 will be described. The game management system 10 of this example is configured to include an office device 10b1 arranged in a game store office or the like and a hall device 10b2 arranged in a game store hall or the like as the device 10b in the game store. Has been done. The office equipment 10b1 and the hall equipment 10b2 are for convenience of explanation, and the equipment described as the office equipment 10b1 in the present specification may be arranged in a place other than the office. The device described as the hall device 10b2 in the present specification may be arranged in a place other than the hall.

<Amusement store equipment / office equipment>
Next, the office device 10b1 of the game management system 10 will be described. The office device 10b1 of this example is mainly one of the operation management server 30 that mainly manages the operation information of the game machine 130, the member management server 42 that mainly manages the member information, the prize information, and the like, and the hall device 10b2. A mobile management server 44 that manages a certain mobile terminal 190, an operation management server 30, a member management server 42, and a mobile management server 44 (hereinafter, these servers may be collectively referred to as a "game management server"). ) Etc., and a client PC 46 capable of making various settings and the like, and a router 48 for connecting the game management server, the supply management device 210, and the like to the external network WNW.

The client PC 46 is composed of, for example, a conventionally known server, a personal computer, or the like. The client PC 46 can make various settings for the game management server and the like by using an application described later, as well as advertising information, game store event information, game store regular holiday information, and the like. Client information (information unique to the game store) including information on the business hours of the game store, information on the new game machine (new machine) installed in the game store, etc. is input, and the operation management server 30 has these client information. It can be stored in a storage device 36 or the like.

<Amusement store equipment / hall equipment>
Next, the hall device 10b2 of the game management system 10 will be described. The hall device 10b2 of this example is a "operation management device" connected to the operation management server 30 via the network LNW, and a "member management system" connected to the member management server 42 via the network LNW. "Devices", "mobile management devices" connected to the mobile management server 44 via the network LNW, and "supply management devices" and "information disclosure devices" connected to the network LNW. Can be separated. In the following description, the hall device 10b2 may be collectively referred to as a "game device".

The network LNW applied to the game management system 10 is typically a LAN (Local Area Network), but the communication mode is a line capable of communicating with each other regardless of whether the device is wired or wireless. All you need is. Further, the number of various devices constituting the office device 10b1 and the hall device 10b2 is not limited to the illustrated number. Further, a part or all of each device (hardware) constituting the office device 10b1 and the hall device 10b2 may be replaced with software that realizes the same function as the device (hardware).

<Amusement store equipment / hall equipment / operation management equipment>
The "operation management device" of this example includes a plurality of island computers 50 connected via a network LNW under the operation management server 30, and a plurality of island computers 50 connected via a network LNW under the island computer 50. The platform computer 70, a plurality of platform machines (sand (registered trademark)) 90 and a call lamp 110 connected via a network LNW under the platform computer 70, and the platform computer 70 via the call lamp 110. A plurality of connected game machines 130 and the like correspond to this. The details of the island computer 50, the platform computer 70, the platform machine 90, the call lamp 110, and the game machine 130 will be described later.

<Amusement store equipment / hall equipment / member management equipment>
The "member management device" of this example includes a camera 150, a replay machine 160, a counter 170, a prize exchange device (POS terminal) 180, etc., which are connected to the member management server 42 via a network LNW. Applicable. The counter 170 is a device used to count the number of game media acquired by the player. For example, an island-end counter provided for each game machine island or each machine provided for each game machine. A counter, etc. is applicable.

The camera 150 can take an image of the inside of the game store (for example, a hall, a counter, a game machine 130, a platform machine 90) and outside the game store (for example, a parking lot entrance / exit, a parking lot or a bicycle parking lot, a prize exchange). It is an imaging device, and a conventionally known video camera or the like can be applied. The camera 150 is communicably connected to the member management server 42, the operation management server 30, and the like via the network LNW, and can output captured still images and moving images to the member management server 42, the operation management server 30, and the like. (Details will be described later).

The replay machine 160 is a device for paying out the game medium saved in the player's account (sometimes referred to as a ball storage account) as a ball storage in order to perform replay by the game machine 130. The counting machine 170 (Shimabata counting machine) is communicably connected to the member management server 42 via the network LNW, and can output the counted number of game media (ball storage information) to the member management server 42.

Further, the counter 170 (each counter) is communicably connected to the ball holding server (not shown) via the network LNW, and the counted number of game media (ball holding information) is directed toward the ball server. It can be output. The game management system 10 of this example includes both the Shimabata counter and each machine counter as the counter 170, but only one of them may be provided.

The prize exchange device 180 is a device used when exchanging a stored ball or a ball held by a player for a general prize or a special prize, and corresponds to, for example, a conventionally known POS terminal or the like. The prize exchange device 180 of this example is connected to the member management server 42 via the network LNW, and can acquire prize information and the like from the member management server 42.

<Amusement store equipment / hall equipment / mobile management equipment>
The "mobile management device" of this example corresponds to a plurality of mobile terminals 190 and the like connected to the mobile management server 44 via the network LNW. The mobile terminal 190 includes a portable or stationary information processing device used by a clerk of a game store for business, and includes, for example, a remote controller, a handy terminal, a PDA (= Personal Digital Assistant), a smartphone, a laptop computer, and a tablet type. It is realized by a terminal or the like. The mobile terminal 190 is an information processing device mainly used by a clerk of a game store in business, but it may be temporarily used by a player, and is an information processing device used only by a clerk of a game store. It is not limited.

<Amusement store equipment / hall equipment / supply management equipment>
The "supply management system device" of this example corresponds to the supply management device 210 connected to the network LNW, a plurality of island controllers 220 connected to the supply management device 210, and the like.

The supply management device 210 is a lifting device (a device for lifting a game ball (ball) collected from the game machine 130 to an upper tank or the like) and a transfer device (a game ball (ball) between game machine islands) installed on the game machine island. ) Is a device that manages the device) and the like, and is connected to a plurality of island controllers 220 by wiring. The replenishment management device 210 includes a liquid crystal touch panel (not shown), and replenishment management information received from the island controller 220 (for example, the amount of balls per unit time transported by the refueling device, the unit time transferred by the transfer device). It is possible to display the amount of balls per hit, the amount of balls stored in the upper tank), the operating status of the lifting device and the transfer device, and the like.

The island controller 220 is a device capable of displaying the status of various sensors attached to the lifting device, the transfer device, the upper tank, etc., and performing various operations related to the lifting device, the transfer device, etc. It is provided for each game machine island and each block (a group of multiple game machine islands).

<Amusement store equipment / hall equipment / information disclosure equipment>
The "information disclosure device" of this example is composed of one (or a plurality of) information disclosure machines 230 connected to the network LNW. The information disclosure machine 230 is a device for displaying information (game machine information) of each game machine 130 installed in the game store, and for example, a conventionally known liquid crystal display device or the like can be applied.

Here, as the game machine information displayed by using the information disclosure machine 230, for example, the current operating status of the game machine 130, the number of balls (or the number of medals), the order, the machine number, the model name, and the number of medals. Ranking (for example, information on a game machine with a number of balls from 1st to 10th), medal ranking (for example, information on a game machine with a number of medals from 1st to 10th) and the like can be mentioned.

If such an information disclosure machine 230 is installed in a game store, the player can easily grasp the operating status such as which game machine 130 has a large number of balls and whether the game machine 130 is currently vacant. It is possible to improve the convenience of the player.

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

The operation management server 30 is a computer that receives packets (electronic message information including operation signals; details will be described later) from the island computer 50 under its control, and performs various processes based on the received packets.

<Operation management server / configuration example>
The operation management server 30 of the present embodiment includes a CPU 31 that controls the entire computer, a ROM 32 for storing basic I / O programs and various data, a RAM 33 for temporarily storing data, a CD-ROM, and the like. An external storage drive 35 capable of reading and writing data to a recording medium 34 such as a DVD, a storage device 36 for storing data, an input device 37 for inputting commands to the operation management server 30, and various displays. It has a display device 38 for performing the data, a communication unit 39 for communicating with the island computer 50 and other hall devices 10b2 via the network LNW, and a timer 41 for measuring the time, the number of times, and the like. It is configured. Such an operation management server 30 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or a personal computer (PC).

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

The storage device 36 stores an application program, an OS, a control program, related programs, and various information (for example, operation information), and can be realized by, for example, a hard disk (HDD) or the like. The input device 37 is for inputting a command (command) or the like to the operation management server 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 operation management server 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.

<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 a subordinate computer 70, performs a predetermined process on the received packet, and transmits the received packet to the operation management server 30 via the network LNW.

<Island computer / configuration example>
The island computer 50 of the present embodiment includes a CPU 51 that controls the entire computer, a ROM 52 for storing a basic I / O program and various data, a RAM 53 for temporarily storing data, and an operation management server 30. It is configured to include a management computer communication unit 55 for communicating via the network LNW, a table computer 70, and a table computer communication unit 56 for performing communication via the network LNW. Such an island computer 50 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or a personal computer (PC).

<Island computer / operation example>
When the platform computer communication unit 56 receives a packet from the platform computer 70, the CPU 51 of the island computer 50 stores the received packet information in the RAM 53 and then requests the management computer communication unit 55 to transmit the packet. Do. Upon receiving this transmission request, the management computer communication unit 55 reads the packet information stored in the RAM 53, assigns the identification information (ID) of the island computer 50 to the information, and then manages the operation management server 30 via the network LNW. Send to.

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

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

<Table computer / configuration example>
The platform computer 70 of the present embodiment includes a CPU 71 that controls 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 is configured to include an island computer communication unit 75 for communicating via the LNW, a platform machine 90 and a call lamp 110, and a game equipment communication unit 76 for communicating via the network LNW. .. Such a stand computer 70 can be realized by, for example, a conventionally known server or a personal computer (PC).

<Table computer / operation example>
When the gaming equipment communication unit 76 receives a packet from the inter-machine machine 90 and the call lamp 110, the CPU 71 of the platform computer 70 stores the received packet information in the RAM 73 and then informs the island computer communication unit 75. Make a packet transmission request. Upon receiving this transmission request, the island computer communication unit 75 reads the packet information stored in the RAM 73, and adds the identification information (ID) of the platform computer 70 to the information and the platform machine 90 or the game machine 130 of the transmission source. After the identification information (ID) is given, the information is transmitted to the island computer 50 via the network LNW.

Further, the CPU 71 of the platform computer 70 receives game status information (big hit status information, small hit status information, probability change status information, or probability change status information) indicating the status of the gaming machine 130, which will be described later, in the packets received from the platform machine 90 and the call lamp 110. , Error status information, etc.) is included, the received game status information is stored in the RAM 73, and the game status is periodically (for example, every 1 to 5 seconds) to the island computer communication unit 75. Make a request to send information. Upon receiving this transmission request, the island computer communication unit 75 reads the game status information stored in the RAM 73, and adds the identification information (ID) of the platform computer 70 to the information and the platform machine 90 or the gaming machine 130 of the transmission source. After the identification information (ID) is given, the information is transmitted to the island computer 50 via the network LNW.

In this way, the platform computer 70 assigns the identification information of the source platform machine 90 or the game machine 130 and the identification information of the platform computer 70 to the packet, and the island computer 50 further assigns the identification information of the island computer. After giving the identification information of 50, the packet is transmitted to the operation management server 30. Therefore, the operation management server 30 refers to the identification information given to the received packet to determine which machine 90 or game machine 130 the operation signal included in the packet is from. , It is possible to determine what kind of route the packet has passed through.

<Operation signal>
Next, the operation signals collected and managed by the operation management server 30 will be described in detail. The operation signal collected and managed by the operation management server 30 is an operation signal transmitted from the game machine 130 or an outbox (not shown) (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “game machine operation signal”; details will be described later). , The operation signal transmitted from the machine 90 (hereinafter, may be referred to as "related device operation signal". Details will be described later) can be roughly classified.

<Operation signal / Game machine operation signal>
The game machine operation signal transmitted from the game machine 130 or the outbox (not shown) is transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50, and is collected by the operation management server 30.・ Managed.

In this example, the game machine 130 and the operation management server 30 are connected via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50, but the operation signal transmitted from the game machine 130 is operated. Any configuration may be used as long as the management server 30 can collect the data. 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 game machine 130 may be used for the stand computer 70 instead of the call lamp 110. (Or, the island computer 50) may be configured to receive the call, so that some or all of the call lamps 110 may be omitted. Further, another device that outputs (or relays) the game machine operation signal may be newly added on the network LNW.

<Operation signal / Related device operation signal>
The related device operation signal transmitted from the machine 90 is transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the table computer 70 and the island computer 50, and is collected and managed by the operation management server 30.

In this example, the machine 90 and the operation management server 30 are connected via the computer 70 and the island computer 50, but the operation management server 30 collects the operation signals transmitted from the machine 90. Any configuration can be used, for example, one or more of the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50 may be omitted, or another device output (or relay) related device operation signal may be output (or relayed) on the network LNW. New equipment may be added.

<Game machine>
Next, the game machine 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. Note that FIG. 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 an operation signal waveform that the gaming device can output to the operation management server 30. Is.

The game machine 130 according to the present embodiment is a game device that pays out a game medium (for example, a game ball, a game medal) to a player in response to a predetermined winning event, and is realized by, for example, a pachinko machine shown in FIG. Will be done. Further, the game 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 game machine 130 to the outside (call lamp 110 in this embodiment). (Not shown).

As shown in FIG. 4, the game machine operation signal of this example is realized by a pulse signal composed of either an on signal (for example, a high level signal) or an off signal (for example, a low level signal). The game machine 130 generates a pulse signal by either changing the on signal of the game machine operation signal to an off signal or changing the off signal to an on signal, and directs the generated pulse signal to the calling lamp 110. Send.

The specific method for 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) like the inter-machine machine 90 described later, or a pulse. The signal form may be either a serial signal or a parallel signal.

<Game machine (pachinko machine)>
A pachinko machine, which is an example of the game machine 130, will be described with reference to FIG. 133, a normal drawing starting port 134, a special drawing starting port 135, and a variable winning opening 136 are arranged.

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

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, one pulse signal is output each time one game ball is paid out as a ball ejection signal. This ball ejection signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110, the platform computer 70, or the like, and then transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the platform computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the operation management server 30 can grasp that the game ball has been paid out in the game machine 130 by receiving the packet including the ball ejection signal information, and also includes the ball ejection signal information. By counting the number of packets, it is possible to acquire information on the amount of game balls (number of balls to be ejected) paid out by the game machine 130. The game balls paid out from the game machine 130 may be referred to as prize balls or safe balls in addition to the balls to be paid out, and the number of balls to be paid out may be referred to as the number of prize balls or the number of safe balls.

<Game machine (pachinko machine) / Fuzu start port, start signal>
The normal drawing start port 134 is a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not the game ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game board surface 131, and in this example, one on each side of the game board surface 131. They are arranged one by one. When the game ball passes through the normal drawing start port 134, the normal drawing variation game by the normal drawing display device (not shown) is started. When the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the game ball passes through the normal drawing start port 134), the game machine 130 outputs an operation signal (starting signal) indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the normal drawing start port 134. , Output from the external output terminal toward the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, or the like.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), each time the game ball passes through the normal drawing start opening 134 (every time the game ball passes through the normal drawing starting opening 134) as a starting signal, or a special feature described later. Each time a prize is won in the starting port 135 (each time a game ball enters the special starting port 135), one pulse signal is output. This start signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110, the platform computer 70, or the like, and then transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the platform computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, by receiving the packet including the start signal, the operation management server 30 can grasp that the game ball has won the normal figure start port 134 (or the special figure start port 135) in the game machine 130.

<Game machine (pachinko machine) / Special figure start port, start signal, ball ejection signal>
The special drawing start port 135 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in this example, only one is arranged in the center. This special figure start port 135 is provided with a blade member that can be opened and closed to the left and right, and it becomes difficult for a game ball to enter while the blade member is closed. When displayed, the blade member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a prize is won in the special drawing start port 135 (when a game ball enters the special drawing start port 135), a predetermined number (for example, 4) of game balls are discharged to the upper plate 137, and a special figure (not shown) is used. The special figure variation game by the figure display device is started.

When the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the special figure start port 135 is won), the game machine 130 emits an operation signal (start signal) indicating that the game ball has won the special figure start port 135. Output from the external output terminal to the 110 or the stand computer 70 or the like. The content of the start signal is as described with reference to FIG. 4 (c). Further, when the game machine 130 discharges the game ball to the upper plate 137 due to the winning of the special drawing start port 135, the game machine 130 sends an operation signal (ball ejection signal) indicating that the game ball has been paid out to the calling lamp 110 or the calling lamp 110. Output from the external output terminal to the stand computer 70 or the like. The content of the ball ejection signal is as described with reference to FIG. 4 (b).

<Game machine (pachinko machine) / variable winning opening, big win signal>
The variable winning opening 136 is called a large winning opening or an attacker, and in this example, only one is arranged directly below the special drawing starting opening 135. This variable winning opening 136 is provided with a door member that can be opened and closed, and it is impossible for a ball to enter while the door member is closed. When the stop display is displayed, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. The game machine 130 indicates that a big hit has occurred in the game machine 130 when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the special figure display device stops and displays the big hit symbol (when the big hit game is won)). The operation signal (large hit signal) is output from the external output terminal toward the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, or the like.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), as a big hit signal, the off signal is changed to an on signal when the big hit game is won, and the on signal is changed to an off signal when the big hit game is completed. Output the signal to be made. This big hit signal is converted into a packet format by the ringing lamp 110, the platform computer 70, or the like, and then transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the platform computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the operation management server 30 can grasp the start and end of the jackpot in the game machine 130 by receiving the packet including the jackpot signal information, and the number of packets including the jackpot signal information. It is also possible to acquire information on the number of big hit games in the game machine 130 by counting.

<Game machine (pachinko machine) / Probability change signal>
The jackpot symbol has a relative probability of winning a jackpot in a special figure variable game after a jackpot game and a probability variable jackpot symbol in which the probability of winning a jackpot is relatively high. There is a non-probability change jackpot symbol that becomes lower. When the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the gaming state changes from the non-probability variation state to the probability variation state), the game machine 130 has a probability variation jackpot. The operation signal (probability variation signal) indicating the above is output from the external output terminal toward the calling lamp 110, the stand computer 70, or the like.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (g), as a probabilistic signal, when the gaming state changes from the non-probable state to the probable state, the off signal is changed to the on signal, and the gaming state changes from the probable state to the non-probable state. Outputs a signal that changes the on signal to an off signal when the state changes. This probability change signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110, the platform computer 70, or the like, and then transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the platform computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the operation management server 30 can know the start and end of the probability change state in the game machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the probability change signal.

<Game machine (pachinko machine) / small hit signal>
Further, when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the special figure display device stops and displays the small hit symbol (when the small hit game is won)), the game machine 130 generates a small hit. An operation signal (small hit signal) indicating that the computer is operating is output from the external output terminal toward the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, or the like.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (f), as a small hit signal, the off signal is changed to an on signal when the small hit game is won, and the on signal is turned off when the small hit game is completed. Outputs a signal that changes to. This small winning signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110, the platform computer 70, or the like, and then transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the platform computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the operation management server 30 can grasp the start and end of the small hit in the game machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the small win signal, and the operation management server 30 can grasp the start and end of the small hit in the game machine 130, and the packet including the information of the small win signal By counting the number, it is possible to acquire information on the number of small hit games in the game machine 130.

<Game machine (pachinko machine) / start signal>
Further, when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the special symbol display device stops and displays the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol, etc.)), the game machine 130 stops and displays the symbol on the game machine 130. An operation signal (start signal) indicating that the operation has been performed is output from the external output terminal toward the call lamp 110.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4D, one pulse signal is output as a start signal each time the special figure display device stops and displays the symbol. This start signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110, the platform computer 70, or the like, and then transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the platform computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the operation management server 30 can grasp that the symbol has been stopped and displayed on the game machine 130 by receiving the packet including the start signal information, and the number of packets including the start signal information. It is also possible to acquire information on the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure display device by counting.

<Game machine (pachinko machine) / variable winning opening, ball hitting signal>
Further, when the game machine 130 wins a prize in the variable winning opening 136, the game machine 130 discharges a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls to the upper plate 137. When the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is discharged to the upper plate 137), the game machine 130 sends an operation signal (ball ejection signal) indicating that the game ball has been paid out to the calling lamp 110. Output from the external output terminal. The content of the ball ejection signal is as described with reference to FIG. 4 (b).

<Game machine (pachinko machine) / outbox, hitting signal>
Further, on the back surface of the game machine 130, an outbox (not shown) equipped with a hitting ball counting machine (not shown) capable of counting the number of game balls (the number of hitting balls) launched on the game board surface 131 is arranged. Has been done.

The out-box ball-striking counter externally sends an operation signal (ball-striking signal) indicating that the game ball has been launched toward the game board surface 131 by the ball-launching handle 231 toward the calling lamp 110, the platform computer 70, or the like. Output from the output terminal. The game ball launched on the game board surface 131 by the ball launch handle 231 may be referred to as an out ball in addition to the hit ball, and the number of hit balls may be referred to as the number of out balls.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, one pulse is used as the hitting signal when the output condition is satisfied (for example, each time one game ball is launched (every time it is consumed)). Is output. This hitting signal is converted into a packet format by the ringing lamp 110, the platform computer 70, or the like, and then transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the platform computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the operation management server 30 can grasp that the game ball has been launched toward the game board surface 131 in the game machine 130 by receiving the packet including the information of the ball hitting signal, and also hits the ball. By counting the number of packets including signal information, it is possible to acquire information on the amount of game balls launched (number of hit balls).

<Game machine (pachinko machine) / error signal>
Further, when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when various abnormalities (errors) are detected), the game machine 130 shifts the game state to the error state and operates to indicate that the game state is the error state. A signal (error signal) is output from an external output terminal toward the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, or the like.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4H, as an error signal, when an error state occurs, the off signal is changed to an on signal, and when the error state is released (when the non-error state is reached). ) Outputs a signal that changes the on signal to an off signal. This error signal is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110, the platform computer 70, or the like, and then transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the platform computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the operation management server 30 can grasp the start and end of the error state in the game machine 130 by receiving the packet including the error signal information.

Here, as the errors that can be detected in the game machine 130, for example, a magnetic error when abnormal magnetism is detected, a radio wave error when an abnormal radio wave is detected, and vibration in order to detect fraud against the game machine are used. Vibration error when detected, illegal winning error when the game ball wins the variable winning opening 136 other than at the time of big hit or small hit, illegal payout error when the number of balls exceeds the specified value, the door opens Door opening error when the door is opened, glass opening error when the glass is opened, ball clogging error when the game ball is clogged in the winning opening or starting opening, various sensors (for example, placed at the entrance 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, a power supply error when an abnormality occurs in the power supply system, and the like.

<Game machine / other operation signals and game machine>
The operation signal of the game machine 130 described in the present embodiment is an example, and the operation signal differs depending on the type and model of the game machine. Therefore, for example, the theory is based on the operation signal (time saving signal) indicating that the time is shortened, and the ball ejection information possessed by the game machine when the outbox or the like is full and the ball ejection counter cannot count. The operation signal includes an operation signal (winning safe signal) for outputting the above number of balls (theoretical number of balls) and an operation signal (replenishment signal) indicating the number of game media replenished in the game machine 130. You may.

Further, the gaming machine 130 according to the present embodiment may have a function of transmitting an operating signal indicating the operating state of the gaming machine 130 to the outside, and other than the pachinko machine, for example, a pachislot machine ( It can also be realized by a slot machine), a pachislot machine (so-called pachilot machine) that uses a pachinko game ball as a game medium, and an enclosed game machine that circulates the game ball enclosed in the game machine 130. In the case of an enclosed game machine, a signal that is the same as or similar to a part or all of the above-mentioned various signals output from the pachinko machine is output.

For example, when a slot machine is adopted as the game machine 130, an operation signal indicating that a BB (big bonus) game or an RB (regular bonus) game has started, an operation signal indicating that 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. Signals, operation signals indicating that game medals have been bet, operation signals indicating that game medals have been paid out, operation signals indicating that an internal lottery has been performed, operation signals indicating that a winning combination has been decided, etc. May be output.

In addition, a hopper error occurs when an abnormality occurs in the hopper for storing game medals, a payout error occurs when the number of payout medals exceeds the specified number, a door opening error occurs when the door is opened, and the game medals are clogged. In the case of a medal jam error, a sensor error when various sensors (for example, a medal detection sensor arranged at the medal slot) break down, a communication error when an error occurs in communication between control units, an error in the power supply system The operation signal of the power supply error when the occurrence of is may be output.

In addition, information generated based on one or more operation signals is also included in the operation information. For example, when a packet including information on a hitting signal cannot be received from the game machine 130 even once (game machine 130). In (when the game ball is not launched toward the game board surface 131), vacant seat information indicating the presence or absence of a player is set, and if not applicable, the vacant seat information is cleared to clear the vacant seat information as one of the operation information. Information may be generated. Further, the operating rate (or vacant seat rate) of the game machine 130 generated based on the vacant seat information may be included in the operating information. In addition, by arranging a camera capable of capturing the inside of the hall in the hall of the amusement store and determining the presence or absence of a player based on the image captured by this camera, vacant seat information indicating the presence or absence of a player is indicated. May be set.

<Call lamp>
As shown in FIG. 3, a call lamp 110 is provided on the upper part of the game machine 130. The call lamp 110 is a device including a display (for example, a liquid crystal display device) that displays a predetermined display (for example, a blinking display) in response to a predetermined winning event (for example, a big hit game). It also has a function of transmitting an operation signal transmitted from the game machine 130 to the platform computer 70. Further, the call lamp 110 is provided with a call button (not shown), and a player (customer) can call a clerk of a game store or the like by pressing the button.

When the player presses the call button, a signal (or packet) notifying that the call button is pressed is transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the platform computer 70, and the operation management server 30 sends the signal (or packet). The player may be notified of the button press by the player via the mobile terminal 190 owned by the employee or the income (not shown). As a result, the employee can rush to the call lamp 110 on which the button is pressed and respond to the request of the player or the like.

<Call lamp / operation example>
When the call lamp 110 receives an operation signal from the game machine 130 (in the present embodiment, when a rising edge of the operation signal is detected), the call lamp 110 generates a packet (electronic message information) corresponding to the operation signal. Further, after adding identification information (unit number) for identifying the game machine 130 from which the operation signal is transmitted to the received packet, the packet is transmitted to the unit computer 70.

In the present embodiment, the unit number and the operation signal are transmitted by a single packet. For example, when a "ball hitting signal" is received from the game machine 130 having the unit number "100", the call lamp 110 is set to "unit". A single packet containing the information of "number = 100, operation signal = hitting signal" is generated and transmitted to the platform computer 70. The specific method of realizing the unit number and the operation signal is not limited to this. For example, the unit number and the operation signal may be transmitted in separate packets, or the unit number and the operation signal may be transmitted in the form of a pulse signal. You may.

<Call lamp / Operation example / Big hit signal>
Further, when the call lamp 110 detects that the big hit signal received from the game 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 in the big hit state. In order to set the game status information (big hit status information) indicating that the game is to be on, generate a packet including the game status information (big hit status information), and identify the gaming machine 130 that transmitted the jackpot signal. The identification information (unit number) of is added and transmitted to the unit computer 70.

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

<Call lamp / Operation example / Small hit signal>
Further, when the call lamp 110 detects that the small winning signal received from the game machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when detecting the rising edge of the small winning signal), the gaming state is a small hit. The game machine 130 that sets the game state information (small hit state information) indicating that the state is on, generates a packet including the game state information (small hit state information), and transmits the small hit signal. Identification information (unit number) for identification is added and transmitted to the unit computer 70.

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

<Call lamp / Operation example / Probability change signal>
Further, when the call lamp 110 detects that the probability variation signal received from the game machine 130 has changed from an off signal to an on signal (when it detects a rising edge of the probability variation signal), the gaming state is in the probability variation state. The game state information (probability change state information) indicating that is set to on, a packet including this game state information (probability change state information) is generated, and identification information for identifying the game machine 130 that transmitted the probability change signal. (Unit number) is added and transmitted to the unit computer 70.

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

<Call lamp / Operation example / Error signal>
Further, when the call lamp 110 detects that the error signal received from the game machine 130 has changed from the off signal to the on signal (when the rising edge of the error signal is detected), the game state is the error state. The game state information (error state information) indicating that the game is set to be turned on, a packet including the game state information (error state information) is generated, and identification information for identifying the game machine 130 that has transmitted the error signal. (Unit number) is added and transmitted to the unit computer 70.

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

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

Further, in addition to the game machine 130, the call lamp 110 may be configured to be able to transmit an operation signal. For example, when the call button of the call lamp 110 is pressed, the call lamp 110 presses the call button. It may be configured to transmit an operation signal (call signal) indicating the presence or absence of. Further, in this example, an example in which the calling lamp 110 is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the gaming machine 130 is shown, but the correspondence relationship between the number of the calling lamp 110 and the gaming machine 130 is not limited to this.

<Taima machine>
Next, the platform machine 90 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a schematic front view of a general platform machine.

The platform machine 90 is a ball lending machine (sand) that lends out game balls according to the insertion of cash or a membership card. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, each game machine is next to each game machine 130. Install one in 130. The related devices installed corresponding to each game machine 130 are not limited to the platform machine 90, and are, for example, a card reader, a ball lending machine, a medal lending machine, and a prize ball meter (counting of prize balls). (Devices for performing) and the like are also included. Further, the rental of the game ball may be configured so that the game ball is paid out from the game machine 130 according to the insertion of cash or a membership card, or the game is played from the platform machine 90 via a nozzle (not shown). The game ball may be paid out to the upper plate 137 of the machine 130.

Further, although an example in which the platform machine 90 is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the game machine 130 is shown, the correspondence relationship between the numbers of the platform machine 90 and the game machine 130 is not limited to this. That is, the machine-to-machine machine 90 is not limited to the "CR unit" that requires one machine for each game machine 130 as in this example, but one machine for every two game machines 130. It also includes a "Nikoichi CR unit" that can be operated by one machine, a machine that can be operated by one machine for three or more game machines 130, and the like. Also included is a stand-in unit equipped with a monitor such as a liquid crystal display device.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the platform machine 90 includes a bill insertion slot 91, an IC coin insertion slot 92, an IC coin ejection slot 93, a membership card insertion slot 94, a lamp 95, and the like. .. Further, the inter-unit machine 90 is a communication for transmitting an operation signal (related device operation signal) indicating an operation status (number of balls sold, presence / absence of IC coins, etc.) in the inter-unit machine 90 to the operation management server 30. It is equipped with a device (not shown).

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

<Taiwan machine / IC coin insertion slot, IC coin outlet>
The IC coin insertion port 92 and the IC coin discharge port 93 are openings for inserting and discharging IC coins. Here, the IC coin has a storage medium built in a coin-shaped housing, and is used to convert the quantity of the game medium into data and store it so that the player can easily carry it.

<Taiwan machine / sales signal>
When the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the player receives a ball loan by cash or IC coin), the machine 90 receives a ball loan from a communication device (not shown) in a state of deposit. That is, a packet including information of an operation signal (sales signal) indicating that sales have increased is output. In the present embodiment, each time the platform machine 90 rents out one game ball, one packet containing sales signal information is output.

The packet including the sales signal is transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the operation management server 30 can grasp that the game ball has been rented out in the machine 90 by receiving the packet including the sales signal, and counts the number of packets including the sales signal. By doing so, it is possible to obtain information on the amount of rented game balls (number of balls sold). The number of balls sold may be referred to as the number of balls rented, and the number of balls sold may be referred to as the number of balls rented (including the number of stored balls (withdrawal).

In the present embodiment, an example in which the operation signal output from the machine 90 is transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the computer 70 and the island computer 50 has been shown. As described above, the machine is a machine. The operation signal output from the 90 may be transmitted to the operation management server 30 without passing through the platform computer 70 and the island computer 50, and the same can be said for the operation signal output from the game machine 130. Further, although an example of transmitting a packet including a sales signal when a player receives a ball loan by cash or IC coin is shown, a medium having a monetary value equivalent to cash or IC coin (for example, a credit card, etc.) It may be configured to output a packet including a sales signal when the player receives a coin loan by (electronic money).

<Between machine / membership card insertion slot, membership card insertion signal>
The membership card insertion slot 94 is an insertion slot that accepts the insertion of a membership card (card-type recording medium) distributed in advance to the members of the amusement store. 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 machine 90, the inside communicates from the membership card insertion slot 94. A card reader (not shown) provided in the above is configured to read the card identification information of the membership card.

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

<Taima machine / membership card identification information>
Further, when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the card reader reads the card identification information of the membership card), the machine 90 operates to show information for identifying the membership card from a communication device (not shown). Outputs a packet containing signal information (membership card identification information). The packet including the membership card identification information is transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the operation management server 30 can grasp the information for identifying the membership card by receiving the packet including the membership card identification information.

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

<Taiwan machine / membership card discharge signal information>
Further, when the output condition is satisfied (for example, when the membership card is ejected from the membership card insertion slot 94), the machine 90 is an operation signal indicating that the membership card is ejected from a communication device (not shown). Outputs a packet containing the information (membership card ejection signal information). The packet including the membership card discharge signal information is transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the stand computer 70 and the island computer 50. Therefore, the operation management server 30 can grasp that the membership card has been ejected from the membership card insertion slot 94 in the machine 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 membership card whose card identification information is "01234" is inserted / ejected, the machine 90 generates and transmits a packet containing the information of "insertion, 01234" and the information of "ejection, 01234". ..

However, the specific realization method of the membership card identification information, the membership card insertion signal, and the membership card ejection 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.

<Between machines / lamps>
The lamp 95 is for displaying the status of the corresponding gaming machine 130 and the inter-machine machine 90. In the present embodiment, when the membership card is not ejected from the machine 90, a predetermined color (for example, red) is displayed to function as a notification means for notifying an alarm of forgetting to remove the membership card.

<Between machines / other examples>
The operation signal of the inter-unit machine 90 described in the present embodiment is an example, and the operation signal differs depending on the type of the inter-unit machine. Therefore, depending on the model of the machine, an error signal or the like indicating that an abnormality (error) has occurred may be included in the operation signal.

Here, as the abnormality (error) that can be detected in the machine 90, for example, a card identification error when an abnormality is detected in the card identification information of the membership card, a vibration error when vibration is detected, and a door are opened. Door opening error, bill jam error when bills are jammed in bill slot 91, IC coin jam error when IC coins are jammed in IC coin slot 92, membership card jammed in membership card slot 94 Card jam error, sensor error when various sensors (for example, insertion detection sensor arranged in bill insertion slot 91, IC coin insertion slot 92, membership card insertion slot 94) break down, with the stand computer 70 This includes communication errors when a communication error occurs, power error when an error occurs in the power supply system, and so on.

<Between machines / main configuration>
Next, the main configuration of the platform machine 90 will be described with reference to FIG. 5 (b). FIG. 5B is a block diagram showing an example of the main configuration of the stand-in machine 90.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the platform machine 90 includes an input means 96, a display means 97, a control means 98, a communication means 99, and a storage means 100. The input means 96 is, for example, an insertion detection sensor, a numeric keypad, a keyboard, and a touch panel arranged in the above-mentioned bill insertion slot 91, IC coin insertion slot 92, and membership card insertion slot 94, and is input by a user such as a player. It accepts operations. The display means 97 is, for example, the above-mentioned lamp 95, a liquid crystal display, or an organic EL display, and displays a command input from the input means 96, a response output to the command, and the like.

The control means 98 is, for example, a CPU that controls the entire machine 90. The communication means 99 controls communication with an external device, and in this example, it communicates with the stand computer 70. The storage means 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).

<Game device management information>
Next, the game device management information stored in the storage device 36 of the operation management server 30 will be described with reference to FIG. 6A.

Here, the game device management information is information used for managing the game device under the control of the operation management server 30. The operation management server 30 according to the present embodiment includes the machine number management table shown in FIG. 6A as game device management information.

In this machine number management table, the game machine identification information for identifying the game machine 130 associated with the machine number and the machine 90 provided corresponding to the game machine 130 are identified. The inter-machine identification information and the game machine island identification information for identifying the game machine island on which the game machine 130 is installed are stored. In this example, the unit number is a positive integer of a serial number starting from 100, but the number is not limited to this.

The operation management server 30 refers to the machine number management table, and for example, the machine number 100 is given the game machine 130 to which the game machine identification information A001 is assigned and the machine number 100 to which the machine-to-machine identification information U001 is assigned. The sales signal output by the inter-machine machine 90 that the inter-machine 90 is installed and the inter-machine identification information U003 is given is about the game machine 130 of the machine number 102 to which the game machine identification information A003 is attached. It is possible to recognize that it is the sales of.

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

<Operation information>
Next, the operation information stored in the storage device 36 of the operation management server 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 (b), 6 (c) and 7.

<Operation information / Cumulative operation information>
FIG. 6B is an example of a cumulative operation information table for recording operation information of the gaming device within a predetermined period.

In this cumulative operation information table, the cumulative number of balls, the cumulative number of hits, the cumulative number of sold balls, the cumulative number of replays, the cumulative number of starts, and the cumulative number of big wins since the opening of the game store are associated with the machine number. , Cumulative number of small wins, cumulative number of starts, and operating status are stored.

Here, the cumulative number of balls to be ejected is information for managing the number of game balls (number of balls to be ejected) paid out in the game machine 130, and the operation management server 30 is transmitted from each game machine 130. Addition processing is performed based on the ball signal. The cumulative number of hit balls is information for managing the number of game balls (number of hit balls) launched on the game board surface 131 in each game machine 130, and the operation management server 30 is transmitted from each game machine 130. Addition processing is performed based on the hitting signal.

The cumulative number of balls sold is information for managing the number of game balls lent out by the machine 90 (the number of balls sold), and the operation management server 30 uses the sales signal transmitted from each machine 90 as a sales signal. Addition processing is performed based on this. The cumulative number of replays is information for managing the number of game media (number of replays) refunded to the player by the replay, and the operation management server 30 is a replay signal transmitted from each machine 90. Addition processing is performed based on.

The cumulative number of starts is information for managing the number of winnings of the normal figure start port 134 or the special figure start port 135 in the game machine 130, and the operation management server 30 is based on the start signal transmitted from each game machine 130. And perform the addition process. The cumulative number of big wins is a counter for managing the number of big hit games in the game machine 130, and the operation management server 30 performs addition processing based on the big win signals transmitted from each game machine 130.

The cumulative number of small wins is information for managing the number of small hit games in the game machine 130, and the operation management server 30 performs addition processing based on the small win signals transmitted from each game machine 130. The cumulative number of starts is information for managing the number of times that the special figure display device has stopped and displayed the symbol in the game machine 130, and the operation management server 30 adds processing based on the start signal transmitted from each game machine 130. I do.

The operation status is information for managing whether the game machine 130 is in the operating state in which the game is being played by the player or in the non-operating state in which the game is not being played by the player, and the operation management server 30 is , A numerical value 1 is set when it is determined that the game machine 130 is in an operating state based on various signals transmitted from each game machine 130, and a numerical value is set when it is determined that the game machine 130 is in a non-operating state. Set to 0.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6B, the cumulative number of balls ejected at a certain point in time is 52270, the cumulative number of hits is 36690, and the cumulative number of balls sold is 12500. , The cumulative number of replays is 3000, the cumulative number of starts is 910, the cumulative number of big wins is 37, the cumulative number of small wins is 14, the cumulative number of starts (number of symbol fluctuations) is 870, and the game machine 130 is in operation. It represents that.

<Operation information / Operation information by game status>
FIG. 6C is an example of an operation information table for each game state for storing operation information for each game state of the game device within a predetermined period.

In this operation information table for each game state, the cumulative number of balls released, the cumulative number of hits, the cumulative number of balls sold, and the cumulative number of replays from the opening of the game store are displayed in association with the machine number and the game state. Each is stored as the number of balls released by state, the number of balls hit by state, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state.

Here, in this example, the states of the game machine 130 are classified into four states: a normal state, a jackpot state, a probability variation state, and a probability variation jackpot state. When the big hit signal transmitted from each game machine 130 is an off signal and the probability variation signal is an off signal, the operation management server 30 determines that it is in a normal state, and determines the number of balls to be ejected for each state and each state in the normal state. Update the number of hits, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state. Further, when the big hit signal transmitted from each game machine 130 is an on signal and the probability variation signal is an off signal, it is determined to be a big hit state (big hit), and the number of balls to be ejected according to the state and hits according to the state in the big hit state. Update the number of balls, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state.

Further, when the big hit signal transmitted from each game machine 130 is an off signal and the probability variation signal is an on signal, it is determined to be a probability variation state (probability variation), and the number of balls to be ejected according to the state and the hitting according to the state in the probability variation state. Update the number of balls, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state. Further, when the jackpot signal transmitted from each game machine 130 is an on signal and the probability variation signal is an on signal, it is determined that the probability variation jackpot state (probability variation jackpot) is determined, and the number of balls and the state of each state in the probability variation jackpot state. Update the number of balls hit separately, the number of balls sold by state, and the number of replays by state.

<Operation history information>
Next, the operation history information stored in the storage device 36 of the operation management server 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B. 7 (a) and 7 (b) are examples of an operation history information table for recording the history of operation information of the gaming device at predetermined time intervals.

Here, the operation history information is information that records the operation information of each game machine 130 at regular time intervals. This operation history information is associated with the machine number and the time zone information at regular time intervals, and the cumulative number of balls issued, the cumulative number of hits, the cumulative number of balls sold, the cumulative number of replays, and the cumulative number of balls are accumulated at regular intervals. The history of the number of starts, the cumulative number of large wins, the cumulative number of small wins, and the cumulative number of starts is stored.

Specifically, in the operation history information table shown in FIG. 7A, the cumulative number of balls, the cumulative number of hits, the cumulative number of balls sold, and the cumulative number of balls of each game machine 130 are divided into hours. The history of the number of plays, the cumulative number of starts, the cumulative number of big 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 that the cumulative number of balls ejected by the game machine 130 during the time zone of "10:00 to 11:00" is 9290 and the cumulative number of hits is 9290. 4050, cumulative number of balls sold 3500, cumulative number of replays 0, cumulative number of starts 31 times, cumulative number of big wins 3 times, cumulative number of small wins 2 times, and cumulative number of starts 26 times It represents that.

Further, in the operation history information table shown in FIG. 7B, the cumulative number of balls ejected, the cumulative number of hits, the cumulative number of sold balls, and the cumulative number of replays of each game machine 130 are divided every 5 minutes. The history of the cumulative number of starts, the cumulative number of large 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: 05-10: 10 shows that the cumulative number of balls ejected by the game machine 130 during the time zone of "10:05 to 10:10" is 270 and the cumulative number of hits is 270. 330 pieces, cumulative number of balls sold 375 pieces, cumulative number of replays 0 pieces, cumulative number of starts 5 times, cumulative number of big wins 0 times, cumulative number of small wins 0 times, and cumulative number of starts 5 times It represents that.

In this example, the operation history information of each game machine 100 is stored by dividing the time every hour and every 5 minutes, but the time division is changed according to the purpose and purpose of each game store. Or, it may be configured to further store the operation history information divided by other time (for example, 2 hour unit or 1 day unit).

<Automatic document creation function>
Next, the document automatic creation function provided in the game management system 10 will be described.

This document automatic creation function is a function for automatically creating application documents that are obliged to be submitted to the police station or the like in charge when the game machine 130 is replaced or the like. For example, when a game store performs work such as replacement of a game machine 130 with the introduction of a new machine (new game machine) or a used machine (used game machine), a change that describes the changes due to the work is described. It is obligatory to prepare approval application documents and submit these change approval application documents to the police station in charge together with the certification documents (certification notice, warranty card, etc.) for new and used cars.

Here, as the application documents that can be created by the document automatic creation function according to this example, (1) change approval application form, (2) game machine statement (before change), (3) game machine statement (3) (After change), (4) Machine layout (before change), (5) Machine layout (after change), (6) AM mark removal notification form, (7) Removal game machine statement, etc. Documents can be mentioned. In addition, the "AM mark" is a sticker issued by the Crime Prevention Association that proves that the game machine 130 is legal.

The work that requires the submission of the change approval application document is not limited to the work of replacing the game machine 130 (the work of replacing at least one of the plurality of game machines with another game machine), for example. , Expansion work of game machine 130 (work of newly installing one or more game machines in a game store), removal work of installed game machine 130 (removal of at least one game machine among a plurality of game machines) Work. Work to dispose of game machines (including work to dispose of game machines), work to relocate installed game machines 130 (work to install one or more game machines installed in a specific place in a game store in a place other than a specific place) Etc. are also included. In this specification, the work that requires the submission of these change approval application documents may be abbreviated as "replacement of game machines, etc." or "work on game machines."

<Automatic document creation function / various processing>
Next, various processes for realizing the automatic document creation function will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing the flow of various processes for realizing the automatic document creation function.

The document creation function according to this example is mainly realized by the client PC 46 and the data center 11. In this example, an example will be described in which the data center 11 provides the client PC 46 with the automatic document creation function as an ASP service, so that the manager of the game store using the client PC 46 creates the application documents. However, the automatic document creation function may be provided as a stand-alone application that can be executed by the client PC 46 alone, and in this case, it may be executed by any personal computer other than the client PC 46.

Further, by providing the automatic document creation function to the store management computer 13 shown in FIG. 1 as an ASP service, a headquarters or the like that manages a plurality of amusement stores (for example, group stores of the same series) by the store management computer 13 can be used. It may be a form in which application documents are created all at once. In addition, by providing the automatic document creation function to the maintenance company computer 15 shown in FIG. 1 as an ASP service, a specialist or the like using the maintenance company computer 15 can create application documents for one or more game stores on behalf of the customer. It may be in the form of

<Automatic document creation function / condition setting process>
In the condition setting process executed by the client PC 46 and the data center 11 shown in FIG. 8, various processes for setting the replacement condition, which is a criterion for determining the necessity and timing of the replacement of the game machine 130, are performed.

As shown in FIG. 8, the client PC 46 determines in step S101 of the condition setting process whether or not the above-mentioned conditions such as replacement have been input by the user, and if so, in the next step S102. Proceedingly, the input replacement conditions and the like are transmitted to the data center 11, and if there is no input, the process proceeds to the subsequent processing. On the other hand, the data center 11 determines in step S201 of the condition setting process whether or not the replacement condition has been received from the client PC 46, and if so, proceeds to the next step S202 and proceeds to the next step S202 to receive the replacement condition. Is stored in its own storage means, and if it is not received, the process proceeds to the subsequent processing. The conditions such as replacement stored in the storage means in step S202 are referred to in the condition determination process described later.

Here, the conditions for replacement, etc. include (1) conditions for replacement of the game machine 130 (hereinafter, may be referred to as "replacement conditions"), and (2) conditions for expansion of the game machine 130 (hereinafter, referred to as "expansion conditions"). (In some cases), (3) Conditions related to the removal (including disposal) of the game machine 130 (hereinafter, may be referred to as "removal conditions"), (4) Conditions related to the arrangement change of the game machine 130 (hereinafter, "arrangement change") Sometimes referred to as "conditions"), at least includes. Hereinafter, each condition will be described in detail.

The replacement condition and the removal condition are conditions applied when the game machine is replaced or removed. As an example, the operating rate of the target game machine 130 is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 20% or less). That is, the order of the operating rate of the target game machine 130 is equal to or lower than the predetermined order (for example, the lower 20% of all the game machines 130 installed in the game store), and the gross profit of the game machine 130. Is less than the specified amount of money, the specified number of days (for example, half a year) has passed since the day when the game machine 130 was newly installed, and the game machine 130 becomes difficult to use due to a failure or the like. It is necessary to remove 130, it becomes difficult to use the game machine 130 due to a failure, etc., it is necessary to replace the game machine 130 with the same model in stock, and the deadline for the certification document of the game machine 130 is approaching. That (for example, three months before the deadline of the certification documents), that there was a request to replace the game machine 130 from a group store of the same series, and that a specific game machine 130 is more than the specified amount in the second-hand market. It can be sold, etc.

Further, the operating rate of the target gaming machine 130 refers to the ratio at which the target gaming machine 130 is in the operating state (the state in which the game is being played by the player) in a unit time, for example, the target gaming machine 130. When is in operation for 30 minutes per hour, the operating rate of the target game machine 130 is 50% (= 30 minutes / hour). The data center 11 receives the operation status information (for example, the operation status information included in the cumulative operation information shown in FIG. 6B) from the operation management server 30 to determine the operation rate of the target game machine 130. It is possible to calculate. The operating rate may be calculated by the operation management server 30 and transmitted to the data center 11.

The expansion condition is a condition applied when it is desired to increase the number of gaming machines installed in a game store. As an example, the operating rate of the target gaming machine 130 is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 90% or higher). ), That the same model exists in the stock or second-hand market, and that the operating rate of the target game machine 130 is higher than the predetermined order (for example, the top 5 of all the game machines 130 installed in the game store). %), That the same model exists in the inventory and the second-hand market, that the gross profit of the gaming machine 130 is more than the specified amount, that the same model exists in the inventory and the second-hand market, and the release date of the new machine has arrived. That, popular models or models requested by game stores have been put up for sale in the second-hand market, removal conditions have been met, and the ratio of types of game machines installed in game stores (for example, the ratio of pachinko machines to slot machines). ) To increase a specific type of gaming machine (for example, one of a pachinko machine and a slot machine) and decrease the number of other types of gaming machines (for example, the other of a pachinko machine and a slot machine). Can be mentioned.

In addition, the arrangement change condition is a condition applied when changing the arrangement of the game machine, and as an example, among a specific place (for example, a specific game machine island, a non-smoking area, and a group store of the same series). The operating rate of the game machine 130 in a specific store, etc.) is in another place (for example, a game machine island other than a specific game machine island, a smoking area, a store other than a specific store among group stores of the same series, etc. ) Is lower (or higher) than the operating rate of the game machine 130, and the gross profit of the game machine 130 at a specific place is lower (or higher) than the gross profit of the game machine 130 at another place. ), The arrival of new units, the replacement conditions and removal conditions have been met, etc.

<Automatic document creation function / Condition judgment processing>
In the condition determination process executed by the data center 11 shown in FIG. 8, it is set by the user based on the operation information received from the operation management server 30, the used machine information received from the used machine information server (not shown), and the like. Performs processing or the like to determine whether or not the conditions such as replacement have been satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 8, the gaming device (in this example, the gaming machine 130 and the inter-unit machine 90) has the above-mentioned operation signal (ball hitting signal, ball ejection signal, sales signal) in step S401 of the operation signal output processing. When the output condition (such as) is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S402, and the operation signal for which the output condition is satisfied is output to the operation management server 30. The operation signal output from the game machine 130 is converted into a packet format by the call lamp 110, and then transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the call lamp 110, the stand computer 70, and the island computer 50. Further, the operation signal output from the machine 90 is converted into a packet format in the machine 90 and then transmitted to the operation management server 30 via the computer 70 and the island computer 50.

The operation management server 30 determines whether or not a packet including an operation signal has been received in the packet processing step S301, and if the corresponding packet is received, the operation history information (for example, FIG. 6 (for example, FIG. The cumulative operation information shown in b), the operation information for each game state shown in FIG. 6 (c), and the operation history information shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b) are updated as necessary. Further, in the next step S303, when there is a request for operation information (a part or all of the operation history information or information corresponding to the above-mentioned operation signal) from the data center 11, the requested operation information is data. It is transmitted to the center 11.

Further, when the data center 11 requests the used machine information, the used machine information server outputs the requested used machine information to the data center 11. Here, the used machine information server is a device connected to the data center 11 so as to be able to communicate with each other via the network WNW shown in FIG. 1, and provides information (used machine information) regarding the used product of the game machine 130. It is a thing. The used machine information includes the model name of the used machine, price, frequency of use (for example, one week use, operating time of 4000 hours, etc.), condition (for example, as good as new, slightly scratched, etc.), selling or buying. Distinguishing, release date, store name, etc. can be mentioned. In addition, the information provided by the used machine information server allows each game store to know the price trends of used game machines and used parts. This makes it easier for game store managers and others to formulate future management strategies.

The data center 11 determines whether or not the operation information or the used machine information has been received in step S203 of the condition determination process, and if any of the information is received, proceeds to step S204 and receives the received information itself. After storing in the storage means of, the process proceeds to the subsequent processing. Further, in the next step S205, the condition satisfaction determination process is performed. The details will be described later, but in this condition satisfaction determination process, a process of determining whether or not a condition such as replacement is satisfied is performed based on the operation information and the used machine information. Then, in the next step S206, when it is determined that the condition such as replacement is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S207, and after storing the condition establishment information notifying that the condition is satisfied in its own storage means, it is stored in the client PC 46. If it is determined that the conditions such as replacement are not satisfied, the process proceeds to the subsequent processing.

Here, the condition establishment information transmitted from the data center 11 to the client PC 46 includes information indicating the type of the satisfied condition (for example, replacement condition, removal condition, expansion condition, arrangement change condition), and the satisfied condition. Information on factors (for example, operating rate, gross profit) and identification information for identifying the gaming machine 130 for which the conditions are satisfied (for example, machine number, model name, installed gaming machine island number, installed Store name), information on the date and time when the conditions were met, etc. are included. Further, the notification method of the condition satisfying information may be by the notification function provided in the application, may be another notification method such as e-mail or SNS, or the game in which the condition is satisfied in the machine layout diagram (island map) described later. A display (blinking display, coloring, etc.) for identifying the machine 130 may be performed. Further, the notification destination of the condition satisfying information is not limited to the client PC 46, and may be a mobile terminal registered in advance (for example, the mobile terminal 14 shown in FIG. 1), various servers, or the like.

Further, when the replacement of the game machine 130 is executed based on the condition satisfaction information, the execution information (for example, the execution date and time when the work such as replacement is executed, the name of the executor, etc.) is associated with the condition satisfaction information. May be configured to memorize. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily check whether or not the replacement of the game machine 130 is properly performed, and it is possible to enhance the convenience regarding the management of the game machine 130.

<Automatic document creation function / Condition judgment processing / Condition establishment judgment processing>
Next, the condition establishment determination process (step S205) in the above-mentioned condition determination process will be described in detail.

<Automatic document creation function / Condition judgment processing / Condition establishment judgment processing (replacement condition, removal condition)>
For example, when the client PC 46 sets a condition that "the operating rate of the target game machine 130 is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 20% or less)" as a replacement condition or a removal condition, the data center 11 Calculates the operating rate of each game machine 130 based on the operating status included in the cumulative operating information received from the operation management server 30 in the determination process of the replacement condition (step S205), and the calculated operating rate is calculated. It is determined whether or not it is equal to or less than a predetermined value (20% or less in this example). Then, when it is determined in the next step S206 that the condition is satisfied, in step S207, the condition establishment information (for example, information indicating that the replacement condition (or removal condition) is satisfied, the operating rate of the game machine 130) And the unit number) are transmitted to the client PC 46.

As a result, the client PC 46 can grasp that the replacement condition (or removal condition) has been satisfied, the operating rate and the machine number of the game machine 130 to be replaced (or removed), and can enter the game store. The installed game machine 130 can be appropriately managed, and the operating rate of the game machine 130 can be increased by actually replacing or removing the game machine 130, and the management efficiency of the entire game store can be improved.

Further, for example, according to the client PC 46, as a replacement condition or a removal condition, "the order of the operating rate of the target game machine 130 is equal to or lower than a predetermined order (for example, the lower 20 of all the game machines 130 installed in the game store). %) ”Is set, the data center 11 is based on the operation status included in the cumulative operation information received from the operation management server 30 in the determination process of the replacement condition (step S205). , The operating rate of each game machine 130 and its ranking are calculated, and the ranking of the operating rate is below the predetermined ranking (in this example, the bottom 20% of all the gaming machines 130 installed in the game store). It is determined whether or not the game machine 130 is present. Then, when it is determined that the condition is satisfied in the next step S206, the condition establishment information (for example, the information indicating that the replacement condition (or the removal condition) is satisfied) and the order of the operating rate are predetermined in step S207. A list of game machines 130 below the rank (in this example, the bottom 20% of all game machines 130 installed in the game store) is transmitted to the client PC 46. If the operating rates vary even though the game machines 130 are the same model, the average value of the operating rates can be calculated and the operating rates can be ranked based on this average value. Alternatively, when the operating rate is extremely low (or extremely high), the operating rate may be ranked by excluding the operating rate of the corresponding gaming machine 130. In addition, it is possible to more appropriately judge the establishment of replacement conditions and removal conditions based on the operating rate.

As a result, the client PC 46 can grasp that the replacement condition (or removal condition) has been satisfied and the candidate of the game machine 130 to be replaced (or removed), and the game installed in the game store. The machine 130 can be properly managed, and the operating rate of the entire amusement store can be increased by actually replacing or removing the machine 130. The list of game machines 130 may be sorted in ascending order of operating rate, or may be sorted by indicators such as day of the week, gender, age, game time zone, and weather. You may also sort based on multiple of these indicators (eg, day of the week and gender, day of the week and game time and weather), or prioritize the indicators (eg,). The weather may be ranked high in priority, the gender may be ranked low in priority), and the sorting may be performed in descending order of priority (or low priority).

Further, for example, when the client PC 46 sets a condition that "the gross profit of the game machine 130 is equal to or less than a predetermined amount" as a replacement condition or a removal condition, the data center 11 determines the replacement condition. In the process (step S205), the gross profit of each game machine 130 (for example, cumulative number of balls sold) is accumulated based on the cumulative number of balls released and the cumulative number of balls sold included in the cumulative operation information received from the operation management server 30. The sales price obtained by multiplying the number of balls by subtracting the number of balls to be output by the unit price is calculated by subtracting the profit from the purchase price of the game machine 130), and it is determined whether or not the calculated gross profit is equal to or less than a predetermined amount. Then, when it is determined in the next step S206 that the condition is satisfied, in step S207, the condition establishment information (for example, the information indicating that the replacement condition (or the removal condition) is satisfied, the gross profit of the game machine 130). And the unit number) are transmitted to the client PC 46.

As a result, the client PC 46 can grasp that the replacement condition (or removal condition) has been satisfied, the operating rate and the machine number of the game machine 130 to be replaced (or removed), and can enter the game store. The installed game machine 130 can be appropriately managed, and the operating rate of the game machine 130 can be increased by actually replacing or removing the game machine 130, and the management efficiency of the entire game store can be improved.

Further, for example, when the client PC 46 sets a condition that "the game machine 130 has become difficult to use due to a failure or the like" as a replacement condition or a removal condition, the data center 11 determines the replacement condition or the like. In the process (step S205), it is determined whether or not an error has occurred in the specific game machine 130 based on the error information (error signal) received from the operation management server 30. Then, when it is determined in the next step S206 that the condition is satisfied, in step S207, the condition establishment information (for example, the information indicating that the replacement condition (or the removal condition) is satisfied, the machine number of the game machine 130) , The error type that occurred) is transmitted to the client PC 46.

As a result, the client PC 46 can grasp that the replacement condition (or removal condition) has been satisfied, the machine number of the game machine 130 to be replaced (or removed), and the content of the error, and the inside of the game store. It is possible to appropriately manage the game machines 130 installed in the above, and to increase the operating rate of the game machines 130 by actually replacing or removing them, and to improve the management efficiency of the entire game store.

Further, for example, the client PC 46 sets a condition that "the expiration date of the examination document of the game machine 130 is approaching (for example, three months before the expiration date of the examination document)" as a replacement condition or a removal condition. If so, the data center 11 determines whether or not the deadline for the certification document is approaching in the determination process (step S205) of the replacement condition (in this example, whether or not the deadline for the certification document has arrived three months before the deadline. ) Is judged. Then, when it is determined in the next step S206 that the condition is satisfied, in step S207, the condition establishment information (for example, the information indicating that the replacement condition (or the removal condition) is satisfied, the machine number of the game machine 130) , Expiration date of examination documents) is sent to the client PC46. For conditions that are more important than other conditions, such as the deadline for certification documents, the condition establishment information should be sent multiple times (for example, twice, 6 months ago and 3 months ago). It may be configured, or the setting of the transmission condition may be changed at the convenience of each game store.

As a result, the client PC 46 can grasp that the replacement condition (or removal condition) has been satisfied, the machine number of the game machine 130 to be replaced (or removed), and the expiration date of the certification document. It is possible to properly manage the game machine 130 installed in the game store, and to increase the operating rate of the game machine 130 by actually replacing or removing it, and to improve the management efficiency of the entire game store. Become.

Further, for example, when the client PC 46 sets a condition that "a specific game machine 130 can be sold in the second-hand market for a predetermined amount or more" as a removal condition, the data center 11 has a condition such as replacement. In the determination process (step S205), it is determined whether or not the specific game machine 130 installed in the game store can be sold for a predetermined amount or more based on the used machine information received from the used machine information server. Then, when it is determined that the condition is satisfied in the next step S206, the condition establishment information (for example, information indicating that the removal condition is satisfied, the unit number of the game machine 130 and the planned sale price) is provided in step S207. It is transmitted to the client PC 46.

As a result, the client PC 46 can grasp the fact that the removal condition is satisfied and the information about the used table, can appropriately manage the game machine 130 installed in the game store, and can control the game machine 130. By selling under good conditions, it is possible to improve the management efficiency of the entire amusement store.

<Automatic document creation function / Condition judgment processing / Condition establishment judgment processing (expansion condition)>
Further, for example, according to the client PC 46, as an expansion condition, "the operating rate of the target game machine 130 is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 90% or higher), and the same model exists in the stock or used market". When is set, the data center 11 operates the individual game machines 130 based on the operation status included in the cumulative operation information received from the operation management server 30 in the determination process of the replacement condition (step S205). The rate is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the calculated operating rate is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (90% or higher in this example). Further, based on the used machine information received from the used machine information server and the stock information stored in the storage means, it is determined whether or not the same model is in stock or in the used machine market. Then, when it is determined that the condition is satisfied in the next step S206, the condition establishment information (for example, information indicating that the expansion condition is satisfied, the operating rate and the machine number of the game machine 130) is transmitted to the client PC 46 in step S207. Send to. If the number of additional game machines 130 is large, it may be determined whether or not the expansion conditions are satisfied not only for the same model but also for other models. In this case, the same model is used as the other model. A model having similar specifications (for example, a sibling machine or a sister machine) may be preferentially selected.

As a result, the client PC 46 can grasp that the expansion conditions have been satisfied, the operating rate and unit number of the game machine 130 to be expanded, and the existence of the same model in the second-hand market, and can be found in the game store. It is possible to properly manage the installed game machines 130, and in fact, by increasing the number of target game machines 130, the operating rate of the game machines 130 can be increased and the management efficiency of the entire game store can be improved. Is possible.

Further, for example, when the client PC 46 sets a condition that "a popular model or a model requested by a game store has been put up for sale in the second-hand market" as an expansion condition, the data center 11 has a condition such as replacement. In the determination process (step S205), it is determined whether or not a popular model is for sale in the used market based on the used unit information received from the used unit information server. Then, when it is determined in the next step S206 that the condition is satisfied, in step S207, the condition establishment information (for example, information indicating that the expansion condition is satisfied, the model name and the used price of the corresponding model) is transmitted to the client PC 46. Send to.

As a result, the client PC 46 can grasp the fact that the expansion condition is satisfied and the information about the used machine, can appropriately manage the game machine 130 installed in the game store, and is actually a popular model. Alternatively, by increasing the number of used machines of the model requested by the game store, it is possible to increase the operating rate of the game machine 130 and improve the management efficiency of the entire game store.

<Automatic document creation function / Condition judgment processing / Condition establishment judgment processing (arrangement change condition)>
Further, for example, by the client PC 46, as a condition for changing the arrangement, "the operating rate of the game machine 130 at a specific place (for example, a specific game machine island) is set to another place (for example, a game machine other than the specific game machine island). When the condition "It is lower than the operating rate of the game machine 130 on the island)" is set, the data center 11 receives the cumulative operating information received from the operating management server 30 in the determination process (step S205) of the conditions such as replacement. Based on the operating status included in the game machine island and the game machine island identification information (game machine island number), the operating rate for each game machine island is calculated, and the operating rate of the game machine 130 on a specific game machine island is the other game. It is determined whether or not the operating rate of the game machine 130 on the machine island is lower than that of the game machine 130. Then, when it is determined in the next step S206 that the condition is satisfied, in step S207, the condition establishment information (for example, information indicating that the arrangement change condition is satisfied, the operating rate of the specific game machine island, and the game machine) The island identification number) is transmitted to the client PC 46.

As a result, the client PC 46 can grasp that the arrangement change condition is satisfied and the game machine island and the game machine 130 to be the target of the arrangement change, and the game machine 130 and the game machine island installed in the game store can be grasped. By appropriately managing the game machines and changing the arrangement of the game machines 130 and the game machine islands, it is possible to increase the operating rate of the game machines 130 and improve the management efficiency of the entire game store.

<Automatic document creation function / Document creation process>
In the document creation process executed by the data center 11 and the client PC shown in FIG. 9, the process of selecting the game machine 130 as a candidate for replacement, etc., and the change approval application document when the game machine 130 is replaced, etc. Performs processing to create.

As shown in FIG. 9, the client PC 46 determines in step S110 of the document creation process whether or not the user has input the document creation instruction information, and if there is a corresponding input, the next step S111 is performed. Proceedingly, the document creation instruction information is transmitted to the data center 11, and if there is no corresponding operation, the process proceeds to the subsequent processing.

Here, in the document creation instruction information transmitted from the client PC 46 to the data center 11, in addition to the information instructing the start of document creation, the content of work such as replacement of the gaming machine 130 (for example, the gaming machine of machine number 3). Information on the game machine 130 that is the target of work such as replacement of 130 and the game machine 130 of machine number 7, removal of the game machine 130 of machine number 4 (for example, the number of game machines 130 to be replaced, etc.) And at least one of the types (pachinko machine, slot machine), model name, etc.), and the user of the client PC 46 wants to replace the game machine 130 when there is a game machine 130. It is configured to input this document creation instruction information via the input screen provided by.

In step S210 of the document creation process, the data center 11 determines whether or not the document creation instruction information has been received from the client PC 46. If not, the data center 11 proceeds to the subsequent process, and if received, proceeds to the subsequent process. Proceed to the next step S212 to perform the candidate unit selection process. Although the details will be described later, in this candidate machine selection process, a process of selecting a game machine 130 (candidate machine) as a candidate for replacement or the like is performed based on the received document creation instruction information. Further, in the next step S212, after acquiring the machine layout map (island map) stored in association with the client information for identifying the client PC 46 from the storage means, the candidate machines selected in the candidate machine selection process are determined. It is reflected in the machine layout drawing as much as possible (for example, processing such as coloring the candidate stand and blinking the candidate stand) is performed, and the machine layout plan is transmitted to the client PC 46. Further, in step S213, it is determined whether or not the table layout change information described later is received, and if it is received, the process proceeds to step S214 to change the machine layout based on the table layout change information, and after the change. The machine layout diagram of the above is transmitted to the client PC 46, and if not received, the process proceeds to the subsequent processing.

In step S112 of the document creation process, the client PC 46 determines whether or not the machine layout drawing has been received from the data center 11, and if received, proceeds to the next step S113, and if not, proceeds to the next step S113. Proceed to the subsequent processing. In step S113, after displaying the received machine layout diagram, the process proceeds to the subsequent processing. Further, in step S114, it is determined whether or not the user has performed the table layout change operation, and if there is an operation, the process proceeds to the next step S115, and the table layout change information is transmitted to the data center 11. If there is no operation, the process proceeds to the subsequent processing.

Here, the table layout change information transmitted from the client PC 46 to the data center 11 includes information about the game machine 130 to be replaced (for example, the game machine 130 selected as a candidate machine for work such as replacement). Changes, additions, deletions, etc.) are included, and the user of the client PC 46 is provided from the data center 11 when he / she wishes to change, add, delete, etc., the gaming machine 130 selected as a candidate stand for work such as replacement. It is configured to input this table layout change information via the input screen.

Further, the client PC 46 determines in step S116 whether or not the user has performed a table confirmation operation (for example, an operation of pressing an icon described as "decision"), and if there is an operation, the next step. Proceeding to S117, the table confirmation information is transmitted to the data center 11, and if there is no operation, the process returns to step S114. In step S215 of the document creation process, the data center 11 determines whether or not the unit confirmation information has been received from the client PC 46, and if received, proceeds to the next step S216, and if not, proceeds to the next step S216. Proceed to the subsequent processing. In step S216, the document automatic creation process is performed. Details will be described later, but in this automatic document creation process, a process of creating a change approval application document based on the latest machine layout drawing and the like is performed. Further, in the next step S217, the document creation completion information indicating that the document creation is completed is transmitted to the client PC 46, and in step S218, after the inventory update process is performed based on the latest machine layout drawing or the like, Proceed to the subsequent processing.

In the inventory update process of step S218, for example, when the game machine 130 is replaced, the game machine information regarding the game machine 130 newly installed in the game store (for example, the type of the game machine (pachinko machine, slot machine)). , Manufacturer name, model name, certification number, presence / absence of approval, information such as the number of machines installed in the game store) are deleted from the inventory information, and the game machine information related to the game machine 130 to be removed from the game store is registered in the inventory information. Perform processing, etc. In addition, when the game machine 130 is removed, the game machine information about the game machine 130 to be removed from the game store is registered in the inventory information, and the game machine 130 is added (stored as inventory). When the game machine 130 that has been used is installed again in the game store), a process of deleting the game machine information related to the corresponding game machine 130 from the inventory information is performed. By performing such inventory update processing, in addition to being able to easily and reliably manage the inventory of game machines, the game machine 130 in stock can be newly installed or sold as a used machine. , Can be used effectively.

<Automatic document creation function / Document creation process / Candidate stand selection process>
Next, the candidate stand selection process (step S211) in the above-mentioned document preparation process will be described in detail.

For example, when the client PC 46 specifies only the number of game machines 130 to be replaced or the like as the document creation instruction information, the data center 11 refers to the condition establishment information stored in the storage means in the above-mentioned condition determination process. , The designated number of game machines 130 are selected as candidate machines from the game machines 130 for which the conditions such as replacement are satisfied. Then, in the next step S212, the selected candidate stand is reflected in the machine layout diagram (for example, processing such as coloring the candidate stand and blinking the candidate stand) is performed, and the client PC 46 is used as the machine layout plan. Send to.

As a result, the client PC 46 can automatically acquire an appropriate game machine 130 as a target for replacement, etc., and a candidate for its installation location, simply by designating the number of game machines 130 to be replaced. It is possible to reduce the burden required for selecting the game machine to be removed, etc., and it is possible to reduce the labor required for the work in the previous stage of document preparation.

If the number of gaming machines 130 for which the replacement conditions are satisfied is larger than the specified number, for example, the date and time when the replacement conditions are satisfied are in order from the oldest (or newest). You may select it as a candidate unit, or prioritize the types of conditions such as replacement in advance (for example, replacement conditions have high priority and expansion conditions have low priority), and candidate units are selected based on the priority. It may be selected (the same applies to the following examples).

Further, for example, when the client PC 46 specifies the number of gaming machines 130 to be replaced and their types (pachinko machines, slot machines) as document creation instruction information, the data center 11 performs the above-mentioned condition determination process. With reference to the condition establishment information stored in the storage means in, among the gaming machines 130 for which the conditions such as replacement are satisfied, the gaming machines 130 for the specified number of machines are selected from the gaming machines 130 of the specified type. Select as a stand. Then, in the next step S212, the selected candidate stand is reflected in the machine layout diagram (for example, processing such as coloring the candidate stand and blinking the candidate stand) is performed, and the client PC 46 is used as the machine layout plan. Send to.

As a result, the client PC 46 can automatically acquire an appropriate game machine 130 as a target for replacement and a candidate for its installation location simply by specifying the number of the game machines 130 to be replaced and the type thereof. It is possible to reduce the burden required for selecting a game machine to be replaced or removed, and it is possible to reduce the labor required for the work before the document preparation.

Further, for example, when the client PC 46 specifies the model name of the gaming machine 130 to be replaced as the document creation instruction information, the data center 11 sets the designated gaming machine 130 according to the received document creation instruction information. Select as a candidate stand. Then, in the next step S212, the selected candidate stand is reflected in the machine layout diagram (for example, processing such as coloring the candidate stand and blinking the candidate stand) is performed, and the client PC 46 is used as the machine layout plan. Send to.

As a result, when the model name of the gaming machine 130 to be replaced is determined, the client PC 46 can automatically acquire the machine layout drawing according to the contents, and can be used for the work before the document creation. The labor required can be reduced.

The method of specifying the model name of the game machine 130 to be replaced is not limited to this example, and for example, the user of the client PC 46 previously creates a file consisting of a list of model names of the game machine 130 to be replaced. By creating and transmitting this file to the data center 11, the model name of the gaming machine 130 to be replaced may be specified. In addition to the model name of the game machine 130 to be replaced, if the installation location (unit number) of the game machine 130 is determined, the client PC 46 performs replacement or the like as document creation instruction information. The model name of the game machine 130 and its installation location (unit number) may be specified. In this case, the data center 11 selects the designated gaming machine 130 as a candidate stand, and also performs a process of arranging the candidate stand at a designated installation location (unit number).

Further, for example, by the client PC 46, as document creation instruction information, specific work contents such as replacement (for example, replacement of the game machine 130 of the machine number 3 and the game machine 130 of the machine number 7, and the game machine 130 of the machine number 4). The data center 11 selects the designated gaming machine 130 as a candidate machine according to the received document creation instruction information. Then, in the next step S212, the selected candidate stand is reflected in the machine layout diagram (for example, processing such as coloring the candidate stand and blinking the candidate stand) is performed, and the client PC 46 is used as the machine layout plan. Send to.

As a result, when the specific work content such as replacement is determined, the client PC 46 can automatically acquire the machine layout drawing according to the work content, which is required for the work before the document creation. The labor can be reduced.

In this example, the data center 11 reflects the selected candidate stand in the machine layout diagram (for example, performs processing such as coloring the candidate stand and blinking the candidate stand), and the machine layout design. As an example of transmitting to the client PC 46, for example, a machine layout diagram before reflecting the candidate unit and a diagram (icon) showing the selected candidate unit are transmitted to the client PC 46, and the client PC 46 By arranging a diagram (icon) representing the selected candidate platform on the machine layout diagram before reflecting the candidate platform by input means (mouse, etc.), it is possible to perform operations (manual operation) to give instructions such as replacement. May be good.

Further, when this manual operation is performed, the machine layout diagram after the manual operation may be stored in the storage means as a history so that it can be referred to for work such as replacement from the next time onward. With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the tastes and characteristics of the game store (the operating rate of the pachinko machine is higher than the operating rate of the slot machine, etc.), and the game machine according to the taste and characteristics of the game store. By selecting 130, it is possible to improve the management efficiency of the entire amusement store.

In addition, if the machine layout is associated with the operation information and stored as a history, it can be used as a reference material when selecting a candidate unit, and a candidate unit with a higher operation rate can be selected. This makes it possible to improve the management efficiency of the entire amusement store.

<Automatic document creation function / Document creation process / Automatic document creation process>
Next, the document automatic creation process (step S216) in the above-mentioned document creation process will be described in detail.

As described above, the application documents that can be created by the automatic document creation function according to this example are (1) change approval application, (2) game machine statement (before change), and (3) game machine statement (3) (After change), (4) Machine layout (before change), (5) Machine layout (after change), (6) AM mark removal notification form, (7) Removal game machine specification. Since the format of these documents may differ depending on the police station in charge, you can either memorize the format of police stations nationwide in advance or download it from the police station's website via the network WNW. It is preferable to configure in.

In the document automatic creation process (step S216), first, game machine information (for example, game machine type (pachinko machine, slot machine), manufacturer name, model name, verification) regarding the game machine 130 determined as a target for replacement or the like. Information such as the number, the presence or absence of approval, and the number of machines installed in the amusement store) is acquired from the storage means (or the client PC 46). Next, the document creation process is started based on the acquired game machine information and the contents of the work for the game machine 130 (replacement work, removal work, expansion work, arrangement change work).

Specifically, when the game machine 130 is replaced, etc., based on the acquired game machine information, (1) change items (new), change items (old), and reasons for change in the change approval application form. After automatically entering items such as (3) type of game machine, manufacturer name, model name, certification number, approval / absence, number of machines, etc. in the description of the game machine (after change), each document is entered. Performs processing such as outputting as a file or paper medium.

In addition, (1) Regarding the change approval application, further items such as name or name, address, name of representative, name of business office, location of business office, type of customs business, date of permission, permission number, etc. However, these items are automatically input to the storage means of the data center 11 based on the client information stored in advance in association with the identification information (ID) of the client PC 46. Further, when the description of the game machine is stored in advance in the storage means of the data center 11 in association with the identification information of the client PC 46, it is saved as (2) the description of the game machine (before change). Performs output processing, etc.

Further, when the game machine 130 is replaced or the like, the machine layout diagram stored in the storage means when the document creation instruction information is received in step 210 of the document creation process is displayed in (4) Machine layout diagram. Save and output as (before change), and create, for example, a machine layout as shown in FIG. Further, when the machine confirmation information is received in step 215 of the document creation process, the machine layout diagram stored in the storage means is saved and output as (5) machine layout diagram (after change), for example, FIG. Create a machine layout as shown in. In addition, when a new stand is installed along with the replacement, (6) a process of outputting an AM mark removal notification form is performed.

When the gaming machine 130 is removed, in addition to the documents (1) to (6), the type (pachinko machine, slot machine), manufacturer name, model name, and game of the target gaming machine 130. Based on information such as the board number, the frame number of the game board, the main board number, etc., (7) the manufacturer name, model name, game board number, game board frame number, main board number, etc. in the removed game machine specification. After automatically inputting the items, the process of outputting the document is performed.

As described above, the game management device (for example, the data center 11 shown in FIGS. 1, 8 and 9 (or the store management computer 13 or the maintenance management computer 15 shown in FIG. 1)) according to the present embodiment is Operation information related to the operation of the equipment in the game store (for example, the hall equipment 10b2 shown in FIG. 1) installed in the game store (for example, operation information corresponding to various operation signals shown in FIG. 4, cumulative operation shown in FIG. 6 (b)). It is a game management device capable of acquiring information, operation information for each game state shown in FIG. 6 (c), and operation history information shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), and is one of the devices in the game store. Work content instruction means (for example, data center 11 shown in FIG. 9) for instructing the contents of work (for example, replacement work, removal work, expansion work, arrangement change work) for the game machine (for example, the game machine 130 shown in FIG. 1). (Process for receiving document creation instruction information in step S210 of the document creation process) and the target of the work from among the plurality of game machines based on the content of the work for the game machine instructed by the work content instruction means. Game machine selection means for selecting a game machine (for example, a candidate machine selection process in step S211 of the document creation process of the data center 11 shown in FIG. 9) and game machine information regarding the game machine selected by the game machine selection means. (For example, information on the type of gaming machine (pachinko machine, slot machine), manufacturer name, model name, certification number, presence / absence of approval, number of installed machines in the gaming store, etc.) (Process for acquiring game machine information in the document automatic creation process of step S216 of the data center 11 document creation process shown in 9), the content of the work for the game machine, and the game machine information for the game machine. One or more documents that need to be applied for work (for example, change approval application, game machine statement (before change), game machine statement (after change), machine layout diagram (before change), machine layout Documents are created in the document creation process (for example, the document creation process of the data center 11 shown in FIG. 9) in step S216 of the document creation process for creating the figure (after change), AM mark removal notification form, and removal game machine statement). It is a game management device characterized by having (processing) and.

According to the game management device according to the present embodiment, a game machine to be replaced or removed can be automatically selected (without human power) from a plurality of game machines, so that the game machine can be replaced or removed. It is possible to reduce the burden of selecting the target game machine, and it is possible to automatically create documents (without human power) that require application for replacement or removal, so each game store can be used. Documents suitable for the contents of the application can be created, the labor required from the work before document creation to document creation can be significantly reduced compared to the past, and the operating rate of the game machine can be increased. This can improve the management efficiency of the entire amusement store.
Further, the game management device according to the present embodiment is a game management device capable of acquiring information on the equipment in the game store installed in the game store, and describes the contents of work on the game machine which is one of the equipment in the game store. A game machine that selects a game machine to be the target of the work from one or more of the game machines based on the work content instruction means to be instructed and the work content for the game machine instructed by the work content instruction means. Based on the selection means, the game machine information acquisition means for acquiring the game machine information about the game machine selected by the game machine selection means, the content of the work for the game machine, and the game machine information, the game machine is It is configured to have a document creation means for creating one or more documents required for application at the time of work, and the contents of the work for the game machine include replacement work information, removal work information, expansion work information, and so on. At least one of the rearrangement change work information is included, and the replacement work information includes information indicating a replacement work for replacing one or more game machines with another game machine, and a game machine to be the target of the replacement work. The removal work information includes information indicating the removal work for removing one or more game machines, and information on the number of game machines subject to the removal work. The expansion work information includes information indicating the expansion work for newly installing one or more game machines and information on the number of game machines to be the target of the expansion work, and the arrangement change work. The information includes information indicating the arrangement change work of installing one or more game machines installed at a specific place in the game store at a place other than the specific place, and the game machine to be the target of the arrangement change work. The information on the number of game machines is included, and the game machine selection means is the number of game machines subject to at least one of the replacement work, the removal work, the expansion work, and the arrangement change work. It is a game management device characterized in that a game machine to be the target of the work is selected from one or a plurality of game machines based on information.
Further, the game management device according to the present embodiment is a game management device capable of acquiring information on the equipment in the game store installed in the game store, and describes the contents of work on the game machine which is one of the equipment in the game store. Selection of a game machine that selects a game machine to be the target of the work from one or more game machines based on the work content instruction means to be instructed and the work content for the game machine instructed by the work content instruction means. Work on the game machine based on the means, the game machine information acquisition means for acquiring the game machine information about the game machine selected by the game machine selection means, the content of the work on the game machine, and the game machine information. It is equipped with a document creation means for creating one or more documents required for application and a selection condition setting means capable of setting selection conditions for selecting a game machine to be the target of the work. The game machine selection means is characterized in that a game machine to be the target of the work is selected from one or a plurality of game machines based on the content of work on the game machine and the selection conditions. It is a game management device.
The selection conditions that can be set by the selection condition setting means may include operation information regarding the operation of the equipment in the game store.

Further, the contents of the work on the game machine include information indicating a replacement work for replacing at least one of the plurality of game machines with another game machine, and the number of game machines to be replaced. The game machine selection means includes the information of the above, and the game machine selection means selects the game machine to be the target of the replacement work from among the plurality of game machines based on the information of the number of game machines to be the target of the replacement work. It may be selected.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden required for selecting the game machine to be replaced, and it is possible to easily create documents suitable for the replacement work. It is possible to reduce the labor required from the work before the preparation to the preparation of the document.

Further, the contents of the work on the game machine include information indicating a removal work for removing at least one of the plurality of game machines, information on the number of game machines to be removed, and information on the number of game machines to be removed. Is included, and the game machine selection means selects a game machine to be removed from the plurality of game machines based on information on the number of game machines to be removed. There may be.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden required for selecting the game machine to be removed, and it is possible to easily create documents suitable for the removal work. It is possible to reduce the labor required from the work before the preparation to the preparation of the document.

Further, the contents of the work for the game machine include information indicating the expansion work for newly installing one or more game machines in the game store, and information on the number of game machines to be the target of the expansion work. Including, the game machine selection means selects a game machine to be the target of the expansion work from the plurality of game machines based on information on the number of game machines to be the target of the expansion work. You may.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden required for selecting the game machine to be expanded, and it is possible to easily create documents suitable for the expansion work. It is possible to reduce the labor required from the work before the preparation to the preparation of the document.

Further, the contents of the work for the game machine include information indicating the arrangement change work for installing one or more game machines installed at a specific place in the game store at a place other than the specific place, and the arrangement. Information on the number of game machines to be changed is included, and the game machine selection means is among the plurality of game machines based on the information on the number of game machines to be changed. The game machine to be the target of the arrangement change work may be selected from the above.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden required for selecting the game machine to be the target of the arrangement change work, and it is possible to easily create documents suitable for the arrangement change work, so that the arrangement change work can be performed. It is possible to reduce the labor required from the work before the document preparation to the document preparation.

In addition, selection conditions for selecting a game machine to be the target of the work (for example, replacement conditions (conditions applied when replacing a game machine), removal conditions (conditions applied when removing a game machine), expansion Selection condition setting that allows you to set conditions (conditions applied when you want to increase the number of game machines installed in the game store) and arrangement change conditions (conditions applied when changing the arrangement of game machines) The game machine selection means includes means (for example, a condition setting process of the data center 11 shown in FIG. 8), and the game machine selection means is selected from the plurality of game machines based on the contents of work on the game machine and the selection conditions. The game machine to be the target of the work may be selected.

With such a configuration, it is possible to freely set the selection conditions of the game machines to be replaced or removed according to the tastes and specificities of each game store, and the game machines suitable for the game stores. By selecting, the operating rate of the game machine can be further increased.

Further, the selection conditions that can be set by the selection condition setting means may include the conditions related to the operation information. Further, the conditions related to the operation information include the conditions related to the operating rate of the game machine, the conditions related to the gross profit of the game machine, or the operating state of the game machine (for example, whether or not an error has occurred). Conditions may be included.

With such a configuration, it is possible to select a game machine in consideration of the operating status of the game machine and its peripheral devices, and by selecting a game machine more suitable for the game store, the operating rate of the game machine Can be further enhanced. In addition, by acquiring the operation information of the game machine, it is possible to grasp the information such as the popularity of the game machine.

Further, the selection condition is provided with a used product information acquisition means (for example, a process of acquiring used unit information in the condition determination process of the data center 11 shown in FIG. 8) capable of acquiring used product information regarding the used product of the game machine. The selection conditions that can be set by the setting means may include the conditions related to the used product information.

With such a configuration, it is possible to select a game machine by taking into account the used product information of the game machine, and by performing replacement work including the used product, the operating rate of the game machine can be further increased. Can be done. In addition, by acquiring the used product information of the game machine, it is possible to grasp the information such as the popularity of the game machine.

Further, it is provided with a condition establishment notification means (for example, a process of transmitting condition establishment information in step S207 of the condition determination process of the data center 11 shown in FIG. 8) capable of notifying that the selection condition is satisfied. There may be.

With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly grasp the appropriate time for the replacement work of the game machine, and it is possible to increase the operating rate of the game machine by performing the replacement work of the game machine at an appropriate time. it can.

Further, an inventory information storage means capable of storing inventory information of the game machine and an inventory information updating means (for example,) for updating the inventory information based on the game machine information when a document is created by the document creation means. , The inventory update process in step S218 of the document creation process of the data center 11 shown in FIG. 9).

With such a configuration, in addition to being able to easily and reliably manage the inventory of gaming machines, it can be effectively used by installing new gaming machines in stock or selling them as second-hand goods. be able to.

Documents that can be created by the document creation means include a change approval application, a description of the game machine before and after the execution of the work, a machine layout before and after the execution of the work, an AM mark removal notification form, or removal. A game machine statement may be included.

Further, the game management system according to the present embodiment (for example, the game management system 10 shown in FIG. 1) is the above-mentioned game management device (for example, the data center 11 (or FIG. 1) shown in FIGS. 1, 8 and 9. The game management device is configured to include a store management computer 13 and a maintenance management computer 15)) shown in the above, and an operation management server (for example, the operation management server 30 shown in FIG. 1) capable of collecting the operation information. Is a game management system characterized in that the operation information is acquired from the operation management server.

According to the game management system according to the present embodiment, a game machine to be replaced or removed can be automatically selected (without human power) from a plurality of game machines, so that the game machine can be replaced or removed. It is possible to reduce the burden of selecting the target game machine, and it is possible to automatically create documents (without human power) that require application for replacement or removal, so each game store can be used. Documents suitable for the contents of the application can be created, and the labor required from the work before the document preparation to the document preparation can be significantly reduced as compared with the conventional case.

The configuration of the game management device according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration described in the above embodiment. For example, a part of the configuration of the game management device is realized by the data center 11 and other configurations are provided. It may be realized by a device other than the data center 11 (for example, a client PC, a cloud data center 12, etc.). Further, the entire configuration of the game management device may be realized by a device other than the data center 11 (for example, a client PC, a cloud data center 12, etc.). Further, the documents that can be created by the game management device are not limited to the change approval application documents exemplified in the above embodiment, as long as they are "one or more documents that need to be applied for work on the game machine". Good.

Further, the operation information is not limited to the operation information (operation signal) exemplified in the above embodiment, and may be "information regarding the operation of the equipment in the game store installed in the game store". Further, the work on the game machine is not limited to the replacement work, the removal work, the expansion work, and the arrangement change work, and may be applied to other work.

Moreover, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention merely list the most preferable actions and effects arising 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 content described in one configuration to the other configuration among the plurality of configurations described in the embodiment of the present invention, the effect may be further enhanced. Further, by applying the configuration described in one embodiment to the configuration described in another embodiment, the effect may be further enhanced.

The game management device and the game management system according to the present invention shall be widely used for creating various documents that need to be submitted when installing a new game machine or replacing a game machine at a game store such as a pachinko parlor or a pachislot store. Can be done.

WNW, LNW network 10 Game management system 10a Game store outside equipment 10b Game store equipment 10b1 Office equipment 10b2 Hall equipment 11 Data center 12 Cloud data center 13 Store management computer 14 Mobile terminal 15 Maintenance company computer 30 Operation management server 31, 51, 71 CPU
32, 52, 72 ROM
33, 53, 73 RAM
34 Recording medium 35 External storage drive 36 Storage device 37 Input device 38 Display device 39 Communication unit 41 Timer 42 Member management server 44 Mobile management server 46 Client PC
48 Router 50 Island Computer 55 Management Server Communication Unit 56 Computer Communication Unit 70 Computer 75 Island Computer Communication Department 76 Game Equipment Communication Unit 90 Inter-machine Machine 91 Bill Insertion Port 92 IC Coin Insertion Port 93 IC Coin Discharge Port 94 Membership Card Insertion Mouth 95 Lamp 96 Input means 97 Display means 98 Control means 99 Communication means 100 Storage means 110 Call lamp 130 Game machine 131 Game board surface 132 LCD display device 133 General winning port 134 General drawing starting port 135 Special drawing starting port 136 Variable winning port 137 Precision plate 150 Camera 160 Replay machine 170 Counting machine 180 Free gift exchange device 190 Mobile terminal 210 Supply management device 220 Shimauchi controller 230 Information disclosure machine

Claims (3)

A game management device capable of acquiring information of the installed game shop equipment game store,
Work content instruction means for instructing the content of work for the game machine, which is one of the devices in the game store, and
A game machine selection means for selecting a game machine to be the target of the work from one or a plurality of game machines based on the work content for the game machine instructed by the work content instruction means.
A game machine information acquisition means for acquiring game machine information related to a game machine selected by the game machine selection means, and a game machine information acquisition means.
Wherein based on the content of the work on the gaming machine and the gaming machine information, needed to apply during work on the gaming machine, it is configured to have a document creation means for creating one or more documents, a,
The content of the work on the game machine includes at least one of replacement work information, removal work information, expansion work information, and arrangement change work information.
The replacement work information includes information indicating a replacement work for replacing one or more game machines with another game machine, and information on the number of game machines to be replaced.
The removal work information includes information indicating a removal work for removing one or more game machines, and information on the number of game machines to be removed.
The expansion work information includes information indicating the expansion work for newly installing one or more game machines and information on the number of game machines to be the target of the expansion work.
The arrangement change work information includes information indicating an arrangement change work in which one or more game machines installed in a specific place in the game store are installed in a place other than the specific place, and a target of the arrangement change work. Information on the number of gaming machines that will be
The game machine selection means is one or a plurality of games based on information on the number of game machines that are the target of at least one of the replacement work, the removal work, the expansion work, and the arrangement change work. Select the game machine to be the target of the work from the machines,
A game management device characterized by this. A game management device capable of acquiring information of the installed game shop equipment game store,
Work content instruction means for instructing the content of work for the game machine, which is one of the devices in the game store, and
A game machine selection means for selecting a game machine to be the target of the work from one or a plurality of game machines based on the work content for the game machine instructed by the work content instruction means.
A game machine information acquisition means for acquiring game machine information related to a game machine selected by the game machine selection means, and a game machine information acquisition means.
Document creation means for creating one or more documents required for application when working on the game machine based on the content of the work on the game machine and the game machine information.
It is provided with a selection condition setting means capable of setting selection conditions for selecting a game machine to be the target of the work.
The game machine selection means selects a game machine to be the target of the work from one or a plurality of game machines based on the content of the work on the game machine and the selection condition.
A game management device characterized by this. The selection conditions that can be set by the selection condition setting means include operation information regarding the operation of the equipment in the amusement store.
The game management device according to claim 2.

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