JP2006020811A - Information distribution device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information distribution device that provides the fair rankings of game parlors to players and the useful rankings where more game parlors participate. <P>SOLUTION: The information distribution device receives game machine numbers, jackpot winning frequency and operating time from game parlors and computes jackpot winning frequency (machine models) on the basis of information stored in a game machine information DB, computes standardized jackpot winning frequency/h (game parlors) by dividing the total value obtained by multiplying the jackpot winning frequency of machine models by machine model coefficients corresponding to the machine models by operating time (game parlor), determines the rankings of the game parlors, prepares a rankings DB from the rankings determined and distributes to information terminals such as PCs and mobile phones. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an information distribution apparatus that determines the rank of a game hall based on the number of special prizes generated in a game on a gaming machine installed in the game hall, and distributes rank information indicating the determined rank to an information terminal.

  Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, for example, a payout rate, which is a value obtained by dividing the number of game balls that have been paid out by the number of game balls that have been launched, is calculated for all the gaming machines in the game hall, A server has been proposed that calculates the average refund rate for each amusement hall, arranges the game halls in descending order of the average refund rate, and displays them as a web page on the display unit of the general terminal together with the refund rates of each gaming hall. ing.

JP 2003-53001 (Page 12, FIG. 10)

  According to the above server, the number of gaming machines installed, the operating time of the gaming machine, and the number of gaming machines installed are different from those based on the cumulative value such as the number of jackpots or the number of balls earned. The ranking of the game hall is determined without being directly affected by the business hours of the game hall. However, since the information directly related to the management of the game hall, that is, the refund rate (also referred to as a divide), that is, the information that the game hall does not want to be disclosed is disclosed, the game hall where the refund rate is not desired to be disclosed. Did not participate in the ranking, resulting in a ranking with a small number of participating game venues, and there was a risk that the usefulness for the player would be reduced. The present invention has been made based on such a background, and the object thereof is not directly affected by the number of game machines introduced, the operation time of the game machines, the business hours of the game hall, etc. An object of the present invention is to provide an information distribution apparatus that provides a player with a ranking in which game rooms are ranked fairly and provides a player with a useful ranking in which more game halls participate.

  In addition, the types of gaming machines introduced by the game hall vary depending on the circumstances of each game hall. There are also playgrounds. Without considering the difference in the occurrence rate of jackpots due to such models, the occurrence frequency of jackpots in the entire game hall (for example, the total number of jackpots of all gaming machines / (the number of installed gaming machines × total operation of all gaming machines) If the game halls are ranked on the basis of the number of jackpots per unit operating time calculated in (time)), game machines with a high introduction ratio of models that are prone to jackpots tend to be higher. There is a problem that becomes an unfair ranking. Another object of the present invention is to provide a player with a ranking that ranks each game hall fairly based on the difference in occurrence frequency of jackpots depending on the model.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. In addition, although the code | symbol used in description of the best form for implementing invention mentioned later and drawing is added for reference, the component of this invention is not limited to what attached | subjected this code | symbol.

  First, the invention according to claim 1 is a game hall specifying information registration means (game) in which game hall specifying information (game hall ID) for specifying each of a plurality of game halls (A, B, C,...) Is registered. Model information registration means (model information DB) in which model identification information (model ID, machine number) for identifying the model of the gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) installed in the game hall is registered. , Machine information DB), model coefficient setting means (control unit 42) for setting a model coefficient for each model specified from the model specifying information registered in the model specifying information registering means, and the plurality of games From each of the venues, the game hall identification information of the game hall, the model identification information of the gaming machine installed in the game hall, and the special prize generated in the game with the gaming machine belonging to the model specified from the model identification information Special model award that is the total number of times Model special award information (number of big hits in the game history DB) for specifying the number (number of big hits (model)) and total operating time (operating time (game room)) of the gaming machines installed in the game hall Information receiving means (communication unit 41) for receiving total operating information (game history DB operating time) for each game place based on the information received by the information receiving means Information for specifying the number of model special awards for each model (number of jackpots (model)) and information for specifying the total operating time of gaming machines installed in the game hall (operating time (game hall)) Based on the game field information storage means (aggregation information DB) stored therein, the storage information of the game hall information storage means, and the model coefficient set for each model by the model coefficient setting means. For each venue specific information, The unit operating time obtained by dividing the value obtained by adding the standardized model special award number of each model obtained based on the seed coefficient for all models in the game hall specified from the game hall specifying information by the total operating time Calculation means (control unit 42) for calculating the number of standardized special prizes per unit (standardized number of big hits / h (game hall)), and the number of standardized special prizes per unit operating time calculated for each game hall specific information by the calculation means And a rank determining means (control unit 42) for determining the rank of each game hall specified based on the registration information of the game hall specifying information registration means from the respective game hall specifying information, and the rank determining means Distribution means (communication unit) for distributing rank information (game hall ranking) indicating the determined rank of each game hall to an information terminal (PC, mobile phone) that is communicably connected to the information distribution apparatus 41) and an information distribution device (40).

  The invention according to claim 2 is the information distribution apparatus (40) according to claim 1, and is specified from the model specifying information (model ID) registered in the model specifying information registration means (model information DB). For each model to be used, the number of game media awarded (the number of winning balls) given in the special award (big hit) game in the gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) belonging to the model and the use used in the game during the special prize Special prize medium difference number input means (input device 44, display 45) for inputting a special medium number of differences (number of balls for big hits) which is a difference from the number of game media (number of hits), and the standard for the standardization The special coefficient medium difference number input means (input device 44, display 45) for inputting the special prize medium difference number (the number of medium difference balls for the standard big hit), the model coefficient setting means (control unit 42), Number of differences among special prizes by model A model coefficient for each model is set based on a ratio between the special prize medium difference number input to the power means and the standard special prize difference input to the reference special prize difference input means. It is the information distribution apparatus characterized.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the information distribution apparatus (40) according to claim 2, and is specified from the model specifying information (model ID) registered in the model specifying information registration means (model information DB). For each of the first models (the first type of pachinko machine, the third type of pachinko machine) that determine the occurrence of the special prize by performing a lottery based on a predetermined special probability occurrence probability (big hit probability) Type-specific special event occurrence probability input means (input device 44, display 45) for inputting the special issue occurrence probability, and standard special issue occurrence probability input means (input device) for inputting the special issue occurrence probability (reference jackpot probability) as a standard for the standardization 44, a display 45), and the model coefficient setting means (control unit 42) is a model specified from the model specifying information registered in the model specifying information registering means. Regarding the first model, the difference between the special prize medium difference number input to the model-specific special prize medium difference number input means and the reference special prize medium difference number input to the reference special prize medium difference number input means. Based on the ratio and the ratio of the special prize occurrence probability of the model input to the model-specific special prize occurrence probability input means and the reference special prize occurrence probability input to the reference special prize occurrence probability input means, the model of the model For a second model (second type of pachinko machine) that is not the first model among the models specified from the model specification information registered in the model specification information registration means by setting a coefficient, the model Based on the ratio between the special prize medium difference number input to the special special prize medium difference number input means and the standard special prize medium difference number input to the standard special prize medium difference number input means, the model coefficient of the model Information characterized by setting It is a communication apparatus.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the information distribution device (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the information receiving means (communication unit 41) is installed in each game hall. Gaming machine identification information (unit number) that can individually identify the gaming machine (pachinko machine 10), and the number of gaming machine special prizes (number of jackpots (gaming machines)) that is the number of special prizes that have occurred in the game on the gaming machine Gaming machine award information (game history DB big hit count) for specifying and gaming machine operating information (game history) for specifying gaming machine operating time (operating time (gaming machine)) that is the operating time of the gaming machine The game hall information storage means (aggregation information DB) receives each game hall installed in the game hall for each game hall based on the information received by the information reception means. Information for identifying the number of game machine special prizes Number (gaming machine)) and information (operating time (game machine)) for specifying the gaming machine operating time of each gaming machine, and the calculation means (control unit 42) Based on the storage information of the storage means and the model coefficient set for each model by the model coefficient setting means, for each gaming machine specifying information, the gaming machine of the gaming machine specified from the gaming machine specifying information Number of standardized gaming machine special prizes per unit operating time obtained by dividing the number of standardized gaming machine special prizes obtained based on the number of special prizes and the model coefficient of the model to which the gaming machine belongs by the gaming machine operating time of the gaming machine ( The number of standardized big hits / h (game machine)) is calculated, and the rank determining means (control unit 42) calculates for each game machine specifying information corresponding to each game hall specifying information (game room ID) by the calculating means. Standardized games per unit operating time Based on the number of special prizes, the ranking of each gaming machine identified from the gaming machine identification information in the gaming hall identified from the gaming hall identification information is determined, and the distribution means (communication unit 41) determines the ranking. Distributing rank information (gaming machine ranking) indicating the rank of gaming machines in the game hall determined by the means to an information terminal (PC, mobile phone) connected to be communicable with the information distribution apparatus. It is an information distribution apparatus.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the information distribution device (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each member who has registered as a member for each of the plurality of game halls is individually identified. Member identification information storage means (member information DB) in which possible member identification information (member ID) and the game hall identification information (game hall ID) of the game hall where the member has registered as a member are stored in association with each other. ) And member specifying information receiving means (communication part 41) for receiving the member specifying information from the information terminal (PC, mobile phone) operated by the member, the distribution means (communication part 41) From the game hall specifying information stored in the member specifying information storage means in association with the member specifying information received by the member specifying information receiving means of the rank determined by the rank determining means (control unit 42). Specified play Information indicating a field order (message information) is information delivery apparatus characterized by delivering to the information terminal which is the source of the member identification information.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the information distribution device (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a condition (operation rate) relating to operation of the gaming machine (pachinko machine 10) is set. Operating condition setting means (control unit 42) for performing the order determination, excluding game halls that do not satisfy the conditions set by the operating condition setting means. It is an information distribution apparatus characterized by performing.

  Further, the invention according to claim 7 is the information distribution device (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and is registered in the game hall specifying information registration means (game hall information DB). A game hall attribute information storage means (game hall information DB) for storing game hall attribute information identified from the game hall identification information in association with the game hall identification information (game hall ID), and the information terminal (PC A game field attribute information condition receiving means (communication unit 41) for receiving the conditions (area, number of installed machines) related to the game hall attribute information from the mobile phone), and the conditions received by the game hall attribute information condition receiving means A game field specifying information specifying unit (control unit 42) for specifying the game hall specifying information stored in the game field attribute information storage unit in association with the attribute information to be played, and the distribution unit (communication unit 41) ) An information distribution apparatus for distributing rank information indicating the rank of a game hall identified from the game hall identification information identified by the field identification information identification means to the information terminal that is the transmission source of the condition It is.

  First, according to the information distribution apparatus according to claim 1, the model coefficient is set for each model by the model coefficient setting means, the standardized special award number per unit operation time is calculated by the calculation means, and based on this, the rank The ranking of each game hall is determined by the determining means, and the ranking information of the gaming hall is distributed by the distributing means, so that it is not directly affected by the number of installed gaming machines, the operating time of the gaming machines, the operating hours of the gaming hall, etc. In addition, it is possible to provide the player with a ranking that ranks each game hall fairly. In addition, when determining the ranking, information that is not desired to be disclosed to the game hall is not used, so participation in the ranking of more game halls will be encouraged, and useful rankings where more game halls will participate Can be provided to a person. Furthermore, since the number of special prizes for each model is standardized by using the model coefficient to balance among models with different occurrences of special prizes, even if the introduction ratio of each model differs depending on the amusement hall, the special prize for each model Based on the difference in the occurrence frequency of each game, it is possible to provide the player with a ranking that ranks each game hall fairly.

  According to the information distribution apparatus of claim 2, the model coefficient setting means is input to the special prize medium difference number and the standard special prize medium difference input means input to the model-specific special prize medium difference input means. The model coefficient for each model is set based on the ratio to the standard special prize medium difference, so the model coefficient is set based on information closely related to the frequency of occurrence of the special prize. The number of special prizes can be standardized and a balance between models with different occurrences of special prizes can be achieved.

  According to the information delivery apparatus of claim 3, for the first model that determines the occurrence of a special prize by performing a lottery based on a predetermined special prize occurrence probability, the model coefficient setting means determines the difference in model-specific special prizes. The ratio between the special award difference number of each model input to the input means and the reference special award difference number input to the reference special award difference input means, and the model input to the model-specific special award occurrence probability input means The model coefficient of the model is set based on the ratio between the special prize occurrence probability and the standard special prize occurrence probability input to the standard special prize occurrence probability input means. By using closely related information, the number of special prizes of each model can be more accurately standardized, and a balance between models with different special prize occurrence frequencies can be achieved.

  According to the information distribution apparatus of claim 4, each gaming machine is based on the storage information of the game hall information storage means by the calculation means and the model coefficient set for each model by the model coefficient setting means. The number of standardized gaming machine awards per unit operating time is calculated, and based on this, the ranking of each gaming machine in the game hall is determined by the ranking determining means, and the ranking information of the gaming machines is distributed by the distributing means. More detailed information can be provided to the player as compared to the case of simply providing the ranking of the game hall. The player can refer to the ranking of the gaming machines in the amusement hall, grasp the tendency of the number of special prizes of each gaming machine, and use it as a consideration material when selecting the gaming machine.

  Further, according to the information delivery apparatus of claim 5, the rank of the member's game hall specified by the member specifying information received by the member specifying information receiving means among the ranks determined by the rank determining means by the distributing means. Is distributed to the information terminal that is the transmission source of the member specifying information, so that the member can check the ranking of the game halls registered as members. Thereby, for example, it can be considered whether to continue membership of the game hall or to become a member of another game hall.

  According to the information distribution apparatus of claim 6, the operating condition setting means sets conditions relating to the operation of the gaming machine, and the ranking determining means excludes the game halls that do not satisfy the set conditions and sets the ranking. Since the determination is performed, the range of the game hall that is the target of the ranking determination can be arbitrarily set.

  Further, according to the information distribution apparatus of claim 7, the game field attribute information condition receiving means receives a condition related to the attribute information of the game field from the information terminal, and matches the attribute information matching the received condition with the game field attribute The game hall identification information identification means identifies the game hall identification information stored in the information storage means, and the distribution means indicates the rank information indicating the rank of the game hall of the identified game hall identification information as the transmission source of the condition Therefore, the player operating the information terminal can narrow down the target game arcades by specifying the conditions related to the attribute information, and can obtain the ranking information corresponding to the conditions.

  The best mode for carrying out the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the information distribution apparatus 40 according to the present invention is provided in a card company that issues a prepaid card used in a card unit, which will be described later, or a membership card possessed by a member of each game hall. The information distribution device 40 can communicate with a PC or a mobile phone that can be operated by a player via the Internet. In addition, the information distribution device 40 can communicate with the in-place management device 30 provided in each of the plurality of game halls A, B, C,. The on-site management device 30 can communicate with the pachinko machine 10 installed in the game hall.

  First, the outline of the information distribution apparatus of the present invention will be described. The information distribution device 40 registers the game hall ID for identifying each of the plurality of game halls and the attribute information of each game hall in the game hall information DB (FIG. 6A), and the model of the pachinko machine 10 Is registered in the model information DB (FIG. 6B). Then, in association with the game hall ID registered in the game hall information DB and the model ID of the machine type installed in the game hall of the game hall ID, the game machine ID is installed in the game hall of the game hall ID. The machine number of the pachinko machine 10 belonging to the model of ID is registered in the machine information DB (FIG. 7). Further, for the model specified from each model ID registered in the model information DB, a model coefficient for standardizing the number of big hits of the model is determined, and the model coefficient DB (FIG. 12 (a) or (b)) is determined. Remember.

  Then, from each of the plurality of game halls, the jackpot number and operating time for each unit number stored in the game history DB of each in-field management device 30 are received together with the game hall ID of the game hall, and the received game hall ID Are stored in the overall history DB (FIG. 13). Then, for each game hall, the number of big hits (model) that is the number of big hits in each predetermined period (one day, one week, one month) of each model of the game hall, and the total operation time of the game hall in the same predetermined period Calculates a certain operating time (game hall) and standardizes it based on the number of big hits (model) for each model of the game hall, a model factor corresponding to each model, and the total operating time of the game hall The number of jackpots / h (game hall) is calculated, the ranking of each game hall is determined based on this, a ranking DB is created according to the determined rank, and distributed to information terminals such as PCs and mobile phones. is there.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10, the on-site management device 30, and the information distribution device 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following, the database is abbreviated as “DB”. Further, in this example, an example in which a plurality of game halls A, B, C,... Exist as shown in FIG. These game halls are identified by game hall IDs (H001, H002, H003,...) That are game hall identification information for specifying each of the plurality of game halls.

  The pachinko machine 10 is an example of a gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 is placed at a predetermined position on a gaming island (not shown) in a game hall according to a model and the like, and a pachinko ball as a gaming medium is driven into the gaming area. As shown in FIG. 2, the game can be communicated with the on-site management device 30 via the corresponding terminal 20. In this example, it is assumed that the pachinko machine 10 is a pachinko machine of any type from first to third types described later.

  This pachinko machine 10 is communicable with a card unit (not shown), and signals related to the lending of pachinko balls are exchanged between the card unit and the pachinko machine 10 so that the pachinko balls are lent. It may be a pachinko machine or a so-called cash-type pachinko machine in which pachinko balls are lent from a ball lending unit (not shown). In addition, this pachinko machine 10 can be individually specified by a machine number (P001, P002,...) Preset for each machine.

  This pachinko machine 10 is provided with a game area in a mode corresponding to the types of the first type to the third type on the front surface thereof. Also, below the game area, an upper plate for storing pachinko balls, a lower plate for storing extra pachinko balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate, and a launch that accepts operations for driving pachinko balls into the game area. A handle is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a game control board 11, a payout control board 12, a ball payout device 13, an information output board 14 and the like are provided therein, and these components are connected as shown in FIG. Has been. In addition, a game island behind the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a driving ball counter 15 that counts the number of pachinko balls (hereinafter referred to as “driving balls”) that have been driven into the game area and led to the out tank. Yes.

  The game control board 11 controls the gaming state in the pachinko machine 10. The payout control board 12 is connected to the game control board 11 and the ball payout device 13 and controls the payout of the pachinko balls by the ball payout device 13. The ball payout device 13 pays out pachinko balls (so-called prize balls) given to the player as a result of the game. When the pachinko machine 10 is a CR type, the payout control board 12 is connected to the card unit so as to be communicable, and controls communication between the pachinko machine 10 and the card unit. Thereby, when the ball lending process is performed, a signal related to the lending of the pachinko balls is exchanged between the pachinko machine 10 and the card unit, and the ball lending process is performed by the ball dispensing device 13 so that the pachinko balls are played. Loaned to a person.

  The information output board 14 is communicably connected via an on-site communication unit 31 of the on-site management device 30 to be described later and a stand terminal 20 to be described later, and outputs various signals shown below according to the game in the pachinko machine 10. Is.

  First, in a game on the pachinko machine 10, when a gaming state advantageous to the player (so-called special prize = jackpot) occurs, the occurrence of the jackpot is identified as information that can be specified, and from the occurrence of the jackpot to the end. A continuous jackpot signal is output at. The conditions for generating the jackpot vary depending on the type.

  In addition, when a ball that has been driven into the game area wins each winning port (or winning device) provided in the gaming region, a predetermined number of pachinko balls corresponding to each winning port (or winning device) In addition, as information for specifying the number of prize balls, one prize ball signal is output every time ten prize balls are paid out.

  In addition, the hitting balls that have won a prize in each winning opening and the winning balls that have not won any winning prize are led to an out tank provided on the amusement island behind the pachinko machine 10 and attached to the out tank. The driving ball counter 15 counts the number of shots and, as information for specifying the number of shots, one pulse driving signal is output every time ten pachinko balls are counted. .

  Here, an example in which the pachinko machine 10 is a first type, a second type, and a third type of pachinko machine will be described.

  First, when the pachinko machine 10 is a first type pachinko machine, a so-called digipachi machine, the game area includes a general winning opening (chukka winning opening), a starting winning opening (start winning opening), a large winning opening ( There are provided a plurality of winning openings such as (Attacker), and a variable display device capable of variably displaying symbols as a plurality of types of identification information.

  In the first type of pachinko machine, when a pachinko ball (referred to as a “driving ball”) that has been driven into the game area and used in the game wins the start winning opening, variable display on the variable display device starts. The variable display stops after a predetermined time has elapsed. As a result, when the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined mode (for example, “77”), a gaming state advantageous to the player (so-called special prize = big hit) occurs. Then, the closed big winning opening is opened so that the hitting ball can enter the big winning opening, and a continuous big hit signal is outputted from the occurrence of the big hit to the end. In this first type of gaming machine, a round from the opening to closing of a single big prize opening is called a round. 1R (round) is continued until, for example, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hitting balls are awarded in the big prize opening or until a predetermined time (for example, within 30 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening. A predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15R) is executed from the occurrence of the big hit to the end.

  Whether or not the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined manner (that is, whether or not a big hit is generated) is determined by a lottery based on a predetermined prize occurrence probability (= big hit probability). Is determined by Here, when the pachinko machine 10 is of the CR type, when the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined specific mode (for example, odd-numbered horizontal mode such as “111”, “333”,...). In some cases, a probability fluctuation state (also called a probability variation state or probability variation) in which the jackpot probability is improved more than usual.

  Next, when the pachinko machine 10 is a second type of pachinko machine, a so-called feather thing, a variable winning device (so-called winning thing) is arranged almost at the center of the game area. The variable winning device includes a pair of ball receiving members (so-called blades) provided on the upper left and right sides of the variable winning device, a winning space in which winning balls received by the ball receiving member flow down, and a lower center of the winning space. Includes a special winning area (so-called V area). Below the variable winning device, one start winning device is provided, and start winning ports are provided on the left and right sides of the starting winning device.

  In this second type of pachinko machine, when a pachinko ball (striking ball) driven into the game area wins either the left or right start winning opening, the ball receiving member of the variable winning device opens for a relatively short time. Perform once. Further, when a hit ball is won in the center start winning device, the ball receiving member opens twice for a relatively short time.

  First, when the pachinko ball received by the ball receiving member during this opening is guided to a specific winning area (so-called V area) and wins in the specific winning area (so-called V winning), a special prize (big hit) is generated, and the big hit A continuous jackpot signal is output during the period from the start to the end. When a big hit occurs, the ball receiving member performs a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) of opening / closing operations within a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds), or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prizes during the predetermined number of times of opening / closing operations. Opening and closing operations are performed until a ball is generated, and this series of opening and closing operations is called a round in the second type gaming machine. When a V prize is generated, a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 7R) is executed between the occurrence of one big hit and the end.

  In addition, when a V prize is generated, an internal lottery is performed, and the number of rounds (for example, any of 2R, 5R, and 15R) is determined according to the lottery result. In some cases, the determined number of rounds is executed.

  Next, in the case where the pachinko machine 10 is a third type game machine, so-called right thing, a general prize opening (chucka prize opening), a start prize opening (start prize opening), and a big prize in the game area. A plurality of winning openings such as a mouth (attacker), a variable display device capable of variably displaying symbols as a plurality of types of identification information, and the like are provided. Furthermore, a specific winning opening that is opened and closed by an electric accessory is provided.

  In this third type of pachinko machine, when a pachinko ball (injected ball) that has been driven into the game area wins the start winning opening, the variable display of the variable display device is started and the variable is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. Display stops. As a result, when the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined mode (for example, “77” or the like), the electric accessory is actuated so that a ball is placed in the specific winning opening. It will be ready for winning. When a predetermined number (for example, two) of hitting balls win a specific winning opening, a right is generated, a big hit is generated, the closed big winning opening is opened, and the hitting ball becomes a large winning opening. Can be won, and a continuous jackpot signal is output from the occurrence of the jackpot to the end. In this third type of gaming machine, a round from the opening to closing of a single big prize opening is called a round. 1R (round) is continued until, for example, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hitting balls are awarded in the big prize opening, or until a predetermined time (for example, within 30 seconds) has passed since the opening of the big prize opening. A predetermined number of rounds (for example, either 1R or 16R) is executed between the occurrence of the big jackpot and the end.

  Whether or not the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined manner (that is, whether or not a big hit is generated) is determined by a lottery based on a predetermined prize occurrence probability (= big hit probability). Is determined by Here, when the pachinko machine 10 is of the CR type, when the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined specific mode (for example, odd-numbered horizontal mode such as “111”, “333”,...). In some cases, a probability fluctuation state (also called a probability variation state or probability variation) in which the jackpot probability is improved more than usual. In addition, there are cases where the number of rounds is different between a big hit with the occurrence of a stochastic fluctuation state (so-called probable big hit) and a big hit without the occurrence of a stochastic fluctuation state (so-called normal big hit) (for example, the probable big hit is 16R, the normal big hit is 1R etc.).

  Further, as the third type of pachinko machine, when the start winning opening and the specific winning opening are common and the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined mode, an electric accessory (for example, an accessory called an electric tulip) In some cases, it becomes easier to win a specific winning opening (that is, a starting winning opening) by operating (for example, opening and closing).

  Furthermore, two big hits can be expected with one right occurrence. Specifically, the probability of jackpot occurrence greatly increases between the first big hit after the right occurrence and the next big hit occurrence (for example, 10 at the normal time). There is also a third type of pachinko machine called twice-right goods. Similarly, three big hits can be expected with one right occurrence. Specifically, the probability of jackpot occurrence greatly increases between the first big hit after the right occurrence and the third big hit occurrence (for example, during normal times) There is also a third type of pachinko machine called 3 times right goods.

  The terminal 20 relays communication between the pachinko machine 10 (and the hitting ball counter 15) and the on-site management device 30, and is provided on the game island, and is output from the pachinko machine 10 and the hitting ball counter 15. Various signals are received and output to the on-site management device 30. The stand terminal 10 includes a plurality of input ports (for example, eight input ports A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, and D2), and each pachinko machine 10 and each driving ball counter are provided in each input port. By connecting 15 etc., it is possible to communicate with the connected equipment. Here, four pachinko machines 10 and four driving ball counters 15 corresponding to each of them are connected to a single terminal 20. The stand terminal 20 can be individually identified by the device ID.

  Next, the on-site management device 30 will be described. The on-site management device 30 is provided at a predetermined location (for example, a management office) in the game hall as shown in FIG. 1, and as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 (and the hitting ball counter in the game hall). 15) is communicably connected to the information terminal device 20 via the stand terminal 20, and is communicably connected to the information distribution device 40 via a dedicated line. As shown in FIG. 2, the in-field management device 30 includes an in-field communication unit 31, a control unit 32, a hard disk 33, an input device 34, a display 35, an out-of-field communication unit 36, and the like. Connected as shown.

  The in-field communication unit 31 is communicably connected to the information output board 14 and the driving ball counter 15 of the pachinko machine 10 via a communication cable, a communication device such as the stand terminal 20, and the like. (And the driving ball counter 15).

  The control unit 32 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. The processing program stored in the hard disk 33 (or ROM) is executed by the CPU using the RAM as a work area, so that the operation of each connected component is performed. Various processes are performed under control (or by receiving signals from each component).

  The hard disk 33 as a storage device stores a game history DB shown in FIG. The game history DB shown in FIG. 3 is associated with the “device number” of each pachinko machine 10, and the “device” of the terminal 20 connected to the pachinko machine 10 and the driving ball counter 15 provided corresponding thereto. ID ”and“ input port ”of the terminal connected to each of them are stored. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, for the pachinko machine 10 with the machine number P001, the pachinko machine 10 and the corresponding driving ball counter 15 are connected to the input ports A1, A2 of the machine terminal with the machine ID PC001. Are connected to each other.

  Further, in association with this “unit number”, the “big hit number” that is the number of big hits that occurred in the game with the pachinko machine 10 of the corresponding unit number, and the game that the player typed in (that is, used) in the same game “Number of hits” that is the number of media, “Number of prize balls” that is the number of game media paid out (ie, given) to the player in the same game, and “Number of shots” from “Number of prize balls” Is a value obtained by dividing the “difference number of balls” that is a value obtained by subtracting “the number of shots” and the average number of shots per hour (for example, 6000) and is defined as the operating time of the pachinko machine 10 “Operation time” is stored.

  Here, a method for counting the “number of big hits”, the “number of hits”, and the “number of winning balls” by the on-site management device 30 will be described.

  First, when the jackpot signal is output from the information output board 14 of the pachinko machine 10 and input to the input port (for example, A1) of the connected terminal 20, the terminal 20 receives the input port where the input has been made. (Here, A1) and the fact that the jackpot signal has been input are transmitted to the on-site management device 30 together with the device ID of the base terminal 20 (eg, PC001). The on-site management device 30 that has received the information refers to the game history DB of FIG. 3, and based on the received device ID (here, PC001) and the input port (here, A1), the pachinko machine that is the information output source A machine number of 10 (in this case, P001) is specified. Then, based on the reception that the jackpot signal has been input, 1 is added to the number of jackpots stored in association with the identified machine number.

  Further, when the driving signal is output from the driving ball counter 15 and input to the input port (for example, A2) of the connected terminal 20, the terminal 20 receives the input port (here) Then, A2) and the fact that the driving signal has been input are transmitted to the in-house management device 30 together with the device ID of the terminal 20 (for example, PC001). In the on-site management device 30 that has received the information, the game history DB in FIG. 3 is referred to, and based on the received device ID (here, PC001) and the input port (here, A2), the information output source is entered. The machine number of the pachinko machine 10 corresponding to the ball counter 15 (in this case, P001) is specified. Then, based on the reception that the driving signal has been input, 10 is added to the driving number stored in association with the specified machine number.

  In addition, when the prize ball signal is output from the information output board 14 of the pachinko machine 10 and input to the input port (for example, A1) of the connected terminal 20, the terminal 20 receives the input with the input. A port (A1 in this case) and the fact that a prize ball signal has been input are transmitted to the on-site management device 30 together with the device ID of the base terminal 20 (for example, PC001). The on-site management device 30 that has received the information refers to the game history DB of FIG. 3, and based on the received device ID (here, PC001) and the input port (here, A1), the pachinko machine that is the information output source A machine number of 10 (in this case, P001) is specified. Then, based on the reception that the prize ball signal is input, 10 is added to the number of prize balls stored in association with the identified machine number.

  The “number of difference balls” is calculated and updated every time either the “number of shots” or the “number of winning balls” is updated. The “operation time” is calculated and updated every time the “number of driving” is updated. In this way, aggregation is performed by the on-site management device 30.

  The input device 34 is an input device for receiving input of various types of information, such as a keyboard and a mouse. The display 35 is a display device for displaying various information, and is, for example, a liquid crystal display.

  The input device 34 and the display 35 are operated when registering the model of the pachinko machine 10 in the amusement hall in a table information DB (FIG. 7) described later. As shown in FIG. 4, on the model setting screen displayed on the display 35, the first unit number (for example, P001) and the last unit number (for example, P020) in the same group are input. The model (for example, DP_AAA) corresponding to the pachinko machine 10 of the group is selected from the pull-down menu provided corresponding to this. Then, enter the machine number for each group, select the model, and then click the “Set” button at the bottom of the screen to identify each machine number in each group and the model selected for each machine number. The ID is transmitted to the information distribution device 40 together with the game hall ID of the game hall. Then, in the information distribution apparatus 40, as shown in FIG. 7 described later, each of the received machine numbers is stored in the machine information DB in association with the received model ID and game hall ID.

  For example, in FIG. 4, DP_AAA is selected as the model of the group of the machine numbers P001 to P020, DP_BBB is selected as the model of the group of P021 to P060, and HM_CCC is selected as the model of the group of P061 to 070. Further, although not shown in the figure, by operating the scroll bar on the right side of the model setting screen, further group (P071...) Input and selection of the model (K301,...) Are performed. When the “set” button is clicked in this state, as shown in FIG. 7, the model ID of DP_AAA (here, K101) and the game hall ID of the game hall where the above settings have been made (here, as shown in FIG. 7) In the model setting screen, each model number (P001 to P020) of the group selected as DP_AAA on the model setting screen is stored, and similarly, the model ID of DP_BBB (here, K102) is stored. , And the game hall ID (here, H001), the model number DP_BBB is stored as each unit number (each of P021 to P060) of the selected group, and similarly, the model ID (here, HM_CCC) K201) and the game hall ID (here, H001) are associated with each other, and each machine number (P0) of the group whose model is HM_CCC is selected. Each 1～P070) is stored. Further, the above-mentioned further groups (P071-,...) And their models (K301,.

  At this time, in the game hall information DB shown in FIG. 6A, the model ID (here, the model ID) of the selected model is associated with the game hall ID (here, H001) of the game hall where the setting has been made. , K101, K102, K201, K301,... Are stored as “introduced models”, and the model IDs of the selected models (here K101, K102 in the model information DB shown in FIG. 6B) are stored. , K201, K301,...), The game hall ID (here, H001) of the game hall that has been set in association with each is stored as “introduction game hall”. In addition, if the left check box displayed as “4, 9 removed” is checked in the model setting screen of FIG. 4, the last digit (or all digits) 4, as the unit number when the “Setting” button is clicked. The fact that 9 is not used in the game hall is transmitted to the information distribution device 40, and the game hall ID of the game hall is stored by removing the last digits 4, 9 of the machine number in the machine information DB. When the “Clear” button is clicked on the screen of FIG. 4, all the input values (the unit numbers in this case) are cleared. This model setting screen is provided to each in-store management device 30 from the information distribution device 40 or a web server connected thereto, for example. Here, although an example in which the input and selection processing for registering the model of the pachinko machine 10 is performed by the on-site management device 30 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the input and selection processing is performed on the information distribution device side. For example, a model setting screen for each amusement hall may be displayed on the display of the information distribution apparatus, and this may be performed.

  The out-of-field communication unit 36 is communicably connected to the communication unit 41 of the information distribution apparatus 40 via a dedicated line, and controls communication between the in-field management apparatus 30 and the information distribution apparatus 40. Here, after the game hall is closed, the “game number”, “number of jackpots”, and “operation time” of the game history DB shown in FIG. 3 are recorded as history data together with the game hall ID of the game hall to the information distribution apparatus 40. Process to send. In addition, a process of transmitting each data input and selected on the model setting screen to the information distribution apparatus 40 is performed.

  Next, the information distribution apparatus 40 will be described. The information distribution device 40 is provided in a card company outside the game hall as shown in FIG. 1, and as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, each of the information distribution devices 40 is provided in a plurality of game halls (here, A, B, C,...). The site management apparatus 30 is communicably connected via a dedicated line, and is also communicably connected to an information terminal such as a mobile phone or a PC via the Internet. As shown in FIG. 2, the information distribution apparatus 40 includes a communication unit 41, a control unit 42, a hard disk 43, an input device 44, a display 45, etc., and these components are connected as shown in FIG. Yes.

  The communication unit 41 is communicably connected to the off-site communication unit 36 of the on-site management device 30 of each game arcade (here, A, B, C,...) Via a dedicated line, and the on-site management device 30 and the information distribution device 40. It is responsible for communication between the two. The communication unit 41 is connected to the Internet and controls communication with an information terminal (in this example, a mobile phone or a PC) that is also connected to the Internet. The Internet including the dedicated line may be used, and the communication unit 41 may be connected to the Internet. The out-of-field communication unit 36 and the communication unit 41 of the in-site management apparatus 30 may be connected via a public network instead of a dedicated line, and the form of communication connection is not limited.

  The communication unit 41 is an example of an information receiving means, and a plurality of game halls whose game hall IDs are registered in a game hall information DB (FIG. 6 (a)) which is a game hall specifying information registration means described later. Each of A, B, C,...) Is identified from the game hall ID (H001, H002, H003) of the game hall, the model identification information of the pachinko machine 10 installed in the game hall, and the model identification information. Model special prize information for specifying the number of model special prizes (= number of big hits (models)), which is the total number of special prizes generated in the game with the pachinko machine 10 belonging to the selected model, and installed in the game hall It receives the total operation information for specifying the operation time (game hall) that is the total operation time of the gaming machine.

  In addition, the communication unit 41 serving as information receiving means is used in the game machine specifying information that can individually specify the pachinko machine 10 installed in each game hall (A, B, C,...) And in the game in the pachinko machine 10. Gaming machine special prize information for specifying the number of gaming machine special prizes (the number of jackpots (gaming machines)), which is the number of generated special prizes, and the gaming machine operating time (operating time (game machine)), which is the operating time of the pachinko machine 10 ) To identify gaming machine operation information.

  Specifically, the communication unit 41 sends the “game number” and “big hit” of the game history DB together with the “game room ID” of the game room from the in-game management device 30 of each game room (A, B, C,...). "Number of times" and "Operating time" are received, but "Big hit count" becomes model special prize information for specifying the number of big hits (model), and "Operating time" is the total for specifying the operating time (playground) It becomes operation information. “Unit number” is game machine specific information, “Big hit number” is a model special prize information for specifying the number of big hits (game machines), which is the number of special game prizes, and “Operating time” is the operating time of the gaming machine. It becomes the total operation information for specifying the operation time (game machine).

  Here, the “device number” of the game history DB received by the communication unit 41 is the model specifying information. In the model information DB (FIG. 6B), a “model ID” for specifying the model in association with information on each model (“model name”, “type”, “game machine manufacturer”,...). Is registered in the machine information DB (FIG. 7), which will be described later, in association with the “model ID” (and “game hall ID”) of the model to which the pachinko machine 10 belongs, and the model identified from the model ID. Since the machine number of the pachinko machine 10 belonging to is stored, the information distribution apparatus 40 determines the model (model ID) of the pachinko machine 10 with the machine number from the received “machine number” (and “game hall ID”). Can be specified. That is, the “device number” of the game history DB received by the communication unit 41 as information receiving means is model specifying information that can specify the model of the pachinko machine 10 with the device number.

  The communication unit 41 is an example of a member specifying information receiving unit, and is an information terminal (PC, mobile phone) operated by a member who has registered as a member for each of the plurality of game halls (A, B, C,...). From this, a member ID, which is member specifying information that can specify the member, is received. Specifically, as shown in D10 of FIG. 19, the member ID input to the information terminal is received together with the password. This member ID and password are registered in the member information DB shown in FIG.

  The communication unit 41 is an example of a game hall attribute information condition receiving means, and receives conditions (area, number of installed machines) related to game hall attribute information from the information terminal (PC, mobile phone) operated by the member. is there. Specifically, the “area” and “introduced number” of the game halls selected in the game hall ranking menu shown in D16 of FIG. 20 are received.

  Further, the communication unit 41 also functions as a distribution unit, which will be described later.

  The hard disk 43 as a storage device stores various DBs shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 and 12 to 17. The hard disk 43 stores a member information DB shown in FIG. This member information DB is an example of member specifying information storage means, and is member specifying information that can individually specify the member who has registered for each of a plurality of amusement halls (A, B, C,...). The ID and the game hall ID of the game hall where the member has registered as a member are stored in association with each other. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in association with the “game hall ID” (H001, H002, H003,...) Of each game hall, the game hall (A, B, “Member ID” (A00001,..., B00001,..., C00001,...) Of each member who registered for C,. Further, the “name”, “sex”, “date of birth”, “address”, and “e-mail address” of the member specified from the member ID are stored in association with the “member ID”. is doing. Furthermore, when the member specified by the member ID has registered as a member for a game hall different from the game hall specified by the corresponding game hall ID, the member at the other game hall Is stored as “member ID of another amusement hall”. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a member of a game hall (ie, A) with a game hall ID H001, and a member (A.A) whose member ID is A00001 is a game hall (ie, B) with a game hall ID of H002. ) Is registered as a member, and its member ID is B00123, so B00123 is stored as “member ID of another amusement hall”.

  The hard disk 43 stores a game hall information DB shown in FIG. This game hall information DB is an example of a game hall identification information registration means, and game hall identification information (game hall ID) for identifying each of a plurality of game halls (A, B, C,...) Is registered. DB. The game hall information DB is an example of a game hall attribute information storage means, and is associated with game hall identification information (game hall ID) registered in the game hall identification information registration means (game hall information DB). Thus, the game hall attribute information specified from the game hall specifying information is stored.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), it is specified from the game hall ID in association with the “game hall ID” (H001, H002, H003,...) For specifying each of the game halls. "Game name", "Location", "Business start time", "Business end time", and "Business hours", which is the difference between the business start time and the business end time. ”And“ District ID ”(for example, TO in Tokyo, KA in Kanagawa Prefecture, etc.) to specify the district (in this example, it is a prefecture) to which the game hall belongs. The “introduced model” that is the model ID of the model to which the pachinko machine 10 to be introduced to the game hall belongs, the “introduced number” that is the total number of the pachinko machine 10, and the “scale” set based on the introduced number "Rank" is recorded as attribute information of the playground. It is. The scale rank is set to 0 from 0 to 99, from 1,100 to 199, from 1,200 to 299, from 2,300 to 399, from 3,400 to 4 according to the number of installed units. By this DB, the attribute information of each game hall is associated with the game hall ID.

  The hard disk 43 stores a model information DB shown in FIG. This model information DB is associated with “model IDs” (K101, K102,..., K201, K202,..., K301, K302,...) For individually identifying the models of the pachinko machine 10, and based on the model IDs. The “model name” (DP_AAA, DP_BBB,..., HM_CCC, HM_DDD,..., KM_EEE, KM_FFF,...) Of the specified model and the “type” of the model, Information indicating which type of pachinko machine belongs, a “game machine manufacturer” that supplies the pachinko machine 10 of the model, and a first type or a type described later when the type of the model is the first type or the third type “Normal jackpot probability”, “probability change middle hit probability”, “probability change occurrence probability” input on the setting screen of the third type pachinko machine, and a special prize in the pachinko machine 10 belonging to the model ( The number of hitting medium difference balls, which is the difference between the number of game media awarded (number of winning balls) and the number of game media used (number of hits) used in the game during the special prize In addition, “introduced game hall” that is a game hall ID of the game hall in which the pachinko machine 10 of the model is introduced is stored. With this DB, information on each model is associated with the model ID.

  The hard disk 43 stores a setting information DB shown in FIG. In this setting information DB, “reference big hit number of balls” input on the reference value setting screen shown in D04 of FIG. 11 to be described later and “reference big hit probability” inputted in the same are stored. In addition, a value corresponding to the model coefficient setting method selected on the model coefficient setting method selection screen shown in D05 of FIG. 11 (in this case, 0 is set when the model coefficient is set based on the number of big hits, 11 is stored as “model coefficient setting method” and is input on the operating condition setting screen shown in D06 of FIG. 11. Is stored as “operating condition”.

  The hard disk 43 stores a table information DB shown in FIG. This machine information DB stores the “machine number” of the pachinko machine 10 of the model identified from the model ID in association with each “model ID” shown in FIG. 6B for each “game hall ID”. is doing. As described above, the information distribution device 40 sets the model corresponding to each of the game machine number on the model setting screen in the in-game management device 30 of each game hall, so that the game information DB 40 Each “device number” belonging to the model is stored in association with the “game field ID” of the game hall and the “model ID” of the selected model.

  The above-mentioned model information DB and stand information DB are examples of model specifying information registration means, and model specifying information for specifying the model of the pachinko machine 10 installed in each game hall (A, B, C,...). Is registered. In other words, since the model information DB associates information about each model with each model ID, and the machine information DB associates each model ID with each machine ID, the information distribution apparatus 40 determines the corresponding machine from the machine number. The model (model ID) to which the numbered pachinko machine 10 belongs can be specified.

  Further, the hard disk 43 stores various DBs shown in FIGS. 12 to 17, which will be described later.

  The control unit 42 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. The processing program stored in the hard disk 43 (or ROM) is executed by the CPU using the RAM as a work area, so that the operation of each connected component is performed. Various processes are performed under control (or by receiving signals from each component).

  The control unit 42 is an example of a model coefficient setting unit, and sets a model coefficient for each model specified from the model ID registered in the model identification information registration unit (model information DB in this case). is there. The specific setting method will be described later.

  The control unit 42 is an example of an operating condition setting unit, and sets conditions (operating rate) related to the operation of the pachinko machine 10. The specific setting method will be described later.

  The control unit 42 is an example of a game hall specifying information specifying unit, and is a game hall attribute information storage unit in association with attribute information that matches the condition received by the communication unit 41 that is a game hall attribute information condition receiving unit. The game hall ID stored in the game hall information DB is specified. Specifically, with reference to the “district ID” and “scale rank” in the game hall information DB, the game hall ID that matches the conditions of the received area and / or the number of installed cars is specified. For example, if the area condition is Tokyo, specify the game area ID with “district ID” being TO, and if the condition for the number of installed vehicles is 200 to 299, specify the game area ID with “scale rank” of 2. To do.

  The input device 44 is an input device for receiving input of various types of information, such as a keyboard and a mouse. The display 45 is a display device for displaying various kinds of information, and is a liquid crystal display, for example.

  The input device 44 and the display 45 are an example of model-specific special difference number input means, and for each model specified from the model ID registered in the model specifying information registration means (model information DB in this case), The difference between the number of game media granted (number of winning balls) given in the special award (big hit) game in the pachinko machine 10 belonging to the model and the number of game media used (the number of driving) used in the game during the special prize This is to input the special prize medium difference number (number of big hit medium difference balls) which is a number. Specifically, the first type pachinko machine setting screen (D01 in FIG. 9), the second type pachinko machine setting screen (D02 in FIG. 10), and the third type pachinko machine setting screen displayed on the display 45. In each of (D03 in FIG. 10), the input device 44 inputs the number of hitting medium difference balls of the model into a predetermined input field (an input field corresponding to “number of hitting medium difference balls” on the screen). For example, the operator of the information distribution apparatus 40 performs this input operation with reference to basic data (FIG. 8) of each model provided by the gaming machine manufacturer.

  The input device 44 and the display 45 are examples of model-specific special prize occurrence probability input means, and are determined in advance from among the models specified from the model ID registered in the model specification information registration means (model information DB in this case). A special prize occurrence probability is input for each of the first models that determine the occurrence of a special prize by performing a lottery based on the given special prize occurrence probability (big hit probability). Specifically, as described above, the first type pachinko machine and the third type pachinko machine that determine the occurrence of a special prize (right if it is the third type) by internal lottery correspond to the first model. Therefore, in each of the first type pachinko machine setting screen (D01 in FIG. 9) and the third type pachinko machine setting screen (D03 in FIG. 10), the input device 44 uses the input device 44 to perform the normal big hit probability and the probability variation medium big hit. Probability and probability change probability are respectively input in predetermined input fields (input fields corresponding to “normal-time jackpot probability”, “probability middle-hit probability”, and “probability occurrence probability” on the screen). However, the "probability middle big hit probability" and the "probability change probability" are entered only for models that are likely to change. For example, the operator of the information distribution apparatus 40 performs this input operation with reference to basic data (FIG. 8) of each model provided by the gaming machine manufacturer.

  The input device 44 and the display 45 are an example of a standard special prize medium difference number input means for inputting a special prize medium difference number (= standard big hit number of medium difference balls) as a standard for standardization. Specifically, on the reference value setting screen (D04 in FIG. 11) displayed on the display 45, a reference big hit number of balls serving as a reference for standardization by the input device 44 is entered in a predetermined input field (“reference” on the screen). Enter the value in the input field corresponding to the number of balls in the big hit. This reference big hit number of balls may be any value, and in this example is 2000 (the number of big hit balls in the model DP_AAA obtained from the basic data of FIG. 7).

  Here, the standard number of special prizes is preferably based on specifications that are often available in the market, for example, based on the specifications of each model published on pachinko magazines and homepages of game machine manufacturers. good. Regardless of the detailed specifications for each model, the approximate number of special prizes (for example, 2000, 800, 1800, etc.) is determined in advance for each type (1 type, 2 types, 3 types), and a pachinko machine. Depending on the type of the special prize, the difference number during the special prize may be input.

  The input device 44 and the display 45 are an example of a standard special prize occurrence probability input means, and are used to input a special prize occurrence probability (standard jackpot probability) that serves as a standard for standardization. Specifically, on the reference value setting screen (D04 in FIG. 11) displayed on the display 45, a reference jackpot probability serving as a standard for standardization by the input device 44 is entered in a predetermined input field ("reference jackpot probability" on the screen). In the input field corresponding to). This reference jackpot probability may be an arbitrary value, and in this example is 1/175 (a value calculated from the basic data of the model DP_AAA in FIG. 7 and the calculation method will be described later).

  Here, various setting processes in the information distribution apparatus 40 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 8 is an example of basic data of each model provided by each gaming machine manufacturer. The operator of the information distribution apparatus 40 acquires the basic data shown in FIG. 8 by, for example, the homepage of the gaming machine manufacturer or the electronic mail distribution from the gaming machine manufacturer. Alternatively, basic data of each model distributed from each gaming machine maker may be stored in the hard disk 43 and displayed on the display 45 or the like.

  For example, in the basic data of the model DP_AAA shown in FIG. 8A, since the “type” is “1 type”, the operator knows that the model is the first type pachinko machine. In addition, since “gaming machine manufacturer” is “XX”, it is understood that the model is a model provided by the company XX. Further, since the “big hit probability” is “1/300 → 1/50”, it can be seen that the normal big hit probability is 1/300 and the probability variation medium big hit probability is 1/50. In addition, since “big hit ball” is “2000 (10 counts × 15R)”, the big hit middle difference ball number (standard value) is 2000, and for 1R, 10 pachinko balls win the big prize opening. It can be seen that 15R is executed from the occurrence of one big hit to the end. In addition, since the “probability fluctuation” is “intrusion rate 1/2 and continued once thereafter”, the probability change probability is ½, and the probability change state continues until the next big hit (or possible to end). I understand that In addition, since there are “4 & 8 & 15” as the “number of winning balls”, the number of winning balls when winning in the start winning opening is 5, and the number of winning balls when winning in the general winning opening is 4, It can be seen that there are 15 prize balls when winning. Here, the number of balls of a big hit (standard value) of 2000 is roughly the number of winning balls from the number of winning balls in the big winnings indicated by the winning balls (15 pieces) × 10 (counts) × 15 (number of rounds). The number of shots inside is reduced.

  Further, in the basic data of the model DP_BBB shown in FIG. 8B, since the “type” is “1 type”, the operator knows that the model is the first type pachinko machine. Further, since “gaming machine manufacturer” is “YY”, it can be seen that the model is a model provided by YY. Further, since the “big hit probability” is “1/220”, it is found that the big hit probability is 1/220 and the model does not cause a probability change. In addition, since the “big hit ball” is “1700 (9 counts × 16R)”, the big hit middle difference ball number (standard value) is 1700, and in 1R, nine pachinko balls will win the big prize opening. It can be seen that 16R is executed during the period from the occurrence of one big hit to the end. In addition, since there are “5 & 13” as the “number of winning balls”, the number of winning balls when winning at the starting winning opening is 5, and when winning at the general winning opening and when winning at the large winning opening It can be seen that there are 13 prize balls. Here, 1700 of the number of balls of a big hit (standard value) is approximately the big hit from the number of winning balls in the big hit indicated by the winning balls (13 pieces) × 9 (counts) × 16 (number of rounds) of the big prize. The number of medium shots is reduced.

  In addition, in the basic data of the model HM_CCC shown in FIG. 8C, the “type” is “two types”, so that the operator knows that the model is the second type pachinko machine. Further, since “gaming machine manufacturer” is “ZZ”, it can be seen that the model is a model provided by ZZ company. In addition, since the “big hit release time” is “0.75 seconds × 18 times”, the opening / closing operation in which the blades are opened only for 0.75 seconds within a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) per 1R. I know what to do. In addition, since “Round distribution” is “2R (1/3), 5R (1/3), 15R (1/3)”, an internal lottery is performed when a V prize is generated, and the lottery result is displayed. Accordingly, one of 2R, 5R, and 15R is determined, and it can be seen that the respective probabilities are 1/3, 1/3, and 1/3. In addition, since there are “5 (starting opening) & 10 (others)” as the “number of winning balls”, there are 5 winning balls when winning in the starting winning opening and starting winning apparatus, and winning in other winning openings. It can be seen that the prize ball in the case is 10.

  Further, in the basic data of the model HM_DDD shown in FIG. 8D, the “type” is “2 types”, so that the operator knows that the model is the second type pachinko machine. Further, since “gaming machine manufacturer” is “YY”, it can be seen that the model is a model provided by YY. In addition, since the “big hit release time” is “0.75 seconds × 18 times”, the opening / closing operation in which the blades are opened only for 0.75 seconds within a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) per 1R. I know what to do. Since “Round distribution” is “7R only”, it is understood that 7R is executed when a V prize is generated. In addition, since there are “5 (starting opening) & 10 (others)” as the “number of winning balls”, there are 5 winning balls when winning in the starting winning opening and starting winning apparatus, and winning in other winning openings. It can be seen that the prize ball in the case is 10.

  Further, in the basic data of the model KM_EEE shown in FIG. 8 (e), the “type” is “3 types”, so the operator knows that the model is the third type pachinko machine. In addition, since “gaming machine manufacturer” is “XX”, it is understood that the model is a model provided by the company XX. Further, since the “big hit probability” is “1 / 250−> 1/25”, it can be seen that the normal big hit probability is 1/250, and the probability variation medium big hit probability is 1/25. In addition, since “Big hitting ball” is “Normal… 150 (10 counts × 1R), Probability change… 2300 (10 counts × 16R)”, in the case of normal big hits without probability change, Value) is 150, and 1R is continued until 10 pachinko balls are won in the big winning opening, and it is understood that 1R is executed from the occurrence of one big hit until the end. Also, in the case of a promising big hit, the number of balls with a big hit (standard value) is 2300, and 1R continues until 10 pachinko balls are won in the big winning opening until the end of the single big hit. It can be seen that 16R is executed during Furthermore, since the “probability fluctuation” is “the rush rate is 3/7, and then continues once”, the probability change probability is 3/7, and the probability change state continues until the next big hit (or can be terminated). I understand that In addition, since there are “5 & 15” as the “number of winning balls”, the number of winning balls when winning in the start winning opening is 5, and the number of winning balls when winning in the general winning opening and the big winning opening is 15. I understand. Here, 2300 of the number of balls in the big hit (standard value) in the case of the probability variation big hit is roughly the probability variation big hit in the big winning prize ball (15 pieces) × 10 (count) × 16 (number of rounds). The number of hits during the big hit is subtracted from the number of winning balls. In addition, the number of balls with a big hit (standard value) 150 in the case of a normal big hit is roughly a prize for a normal big hit indicated by a winning ball (15 pieces) × 10 (counts) × 1 (number of rounds). The number of hits in the big hit is subtracted from the number of balls.

  Further, in the basic data of the model KM_FFF shown in FIG. 8 (f), the “type” is “3 types”, so that the operator knows that the model is the third type pachinko machine. Further, since “gaming machine manufacturer” is “YY”, it can be seen that the model is a model provided by YY. Further, since the “big hit probability” is “1/360”, the big hit probability is 1/360, and it can be seen that this is a model in which the probability change does not occur. In addition, since “Big hit ball” is “5400 (9 counts × 15R 3 times right)”, the model is right 3 times, and the medium hit ball number (standard value) is 5400. It can be seen that the difference is the number of balls in the period from the start of the first big hit to the end of the third big hit. Further, it is understood that 1R is continued until nine pachinko balls are won in the big winning opening, and 15R is executed from the occurrence of one big hit until the end. In the third type of right-handed item, there is no prize ball when winning at the starting prize opening, so there is “5 & 15” as the “number of winning balls”, so the prize ball when winning at the starting prize opening It can be seen that the number of prize balls when winning in the general prize opening is 5, and the number of prize balls when winning in the big prize opening is 15. Here, 5400, the number of balls with a big hit (standard value), is roughly the number of winning balls in the jackpot indicated by the winning balls (15) × 9 (counts) × 15 (number of rounds) × 3 ( 3 times) is obtained by subtracting the number of hits during the jackpot and the number of shots between the jackpots.

  Next, a method for setting the number of big hits and the big hit probability of the first type pachinko machine (so-called digital pachi) such as DP_AAA and DP_BBB shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B will be described. In this example, when information on a new model is registered in the model information DB, an example of setting (registering) the number of big hits and the big hit probability of the model is described. The number of big hits and the big hit probability of the models already registered in the model information DB may be set. The same applies to the settings relating to the second type and third type pachinko machines described later.

  First, in the setting menu (D00 in FIG. 9) displayed on the display 45, the mouse cursor is placed on the “Setting of first type pachinko machine” button and clicked. By this operation, the setting screen of the first type pachinko machine shown in D01 of FIG. 9 is displayed. In this setting screen, the “model name” of the new model to be registered in the model information DB of FIG. 6B, the “gaming machine manufacturer” that is the provider of the model, and the “normal hit probability for the model” ”,“ Probability change mid-hit probability ”,“ Probability change occurrence probability ”, and“ Like-hit medium difference ball count ”input fields are displayed respectively.

  For example, when DP_AAA is set as a new model, as shown in D01 of FIG. 9, the operator inputs the model name of the model to be set (here DP_AAA) in the “model name” input field. . Then, referring to the “game machine manufacturer” of the basic data of the model, enter the company name (XX here) in the input field of “game machine manufacturer”, and refer to the “big hit probability” of the basic data. Enter the value of the normal jackpot probability (here 1/300) in the “normal jackpot probability” input field, and enter the probability variable middle jackpot probability (here 1/50) of the “probable middle jackpot probability”. Fill in the fields. Also, the entry rate (in this case, 1/2) of “probability fluctuation” of the basic data is entered in the input field of “probability occurrence probability”. Furthermore, the value of the “big hit ball” in the basic data (in this case, 2000) is entered in the input field for the “big hit medium difference ball”. Then, by clicking the “Setting” button at the lower left of the screen after the input is completed, the input information is displayed in the model information DB as “model ID” of the model (this model ID is newly generated or desired "Model name", "Machine manufacturer", "Normal jackpot probability", "Probability medium big hit probability", "Probability change occurrence probability", and "Big hit number of balls" As well as a “type” indicating the type of the model (here, one type), and registration (setting) is completed.

  In the case of a model such as DP_BBB that does not cause a probability change, either do not input the “probability middle big hit probability” and “probability change occurrence probability” input fields, or 0 in any of the fields. input.

  Next, a setting method of the second type pachinko machine (so-called blade mono) such as HM_CCC and HM_DDD shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D will be described.

  First, in the setting menu (D00 in FIG. 9) displayed on the display 45, the mouse cursor is placed on the “set type 2 pachinko machine” button and clicked. By this operation, the setting screen of the second type pachinko machine shown in D02 of FIG. 10 is displayed. In this setting screen, the “model name” of the new model to be registered in the model information DB in FIG. 6B, the “gaming machine manufacturer” that is the provider of the model, and the “big hit middle difference ball” of the model Each of the “number” input fields is displayed. In the second type pachinko machine, as described above, whether or not a big hit occurs is not determined by performing an internal lottery based on a predetermined special prize occurrence probability (= hit probability). The jackpot probability is usually not shown and there is no entry field on this screen.

  For example, when HM_CCC is set as a new model, as shown in D02 of FIG. 10, the operator inputs the model name of the model to be set (here, HM_CCC) in the “model name” input field. . Then, referring to the “gaming machine manufacturer” in the basic data of the model, the company name (in this case, ZZ) is entered in the input field of “gaming machine manufacturer”. Furthermore, referring to the “round distribution” and “number of prize balls” in the basic data, the number of big hits in the model is input. At this time, for example, the average difference ball number of 1R (for example, calculated as 10 winning prizes for 10 hitting balls with 1R by 10 winning balls × 10 winning balls−20 shots = 80), Average round continuation number 7.3 (for example, (2R × 1/3) + (5R × 1) is obtained by multiplying each round number by a value obtained by multiplying each round number that can occur and the probability of occurrence of the round. /3)+(15R×1/3)≈7.3R) (in this case, about 580) may be used as the number of hits for the model. In addition, even in the second type, there is a publicly available number of big hits (standard value), but in such a case, the value may be input. Then, by clicking the “Setting” button at the lower left of the screen after the input is completed, the input information is displayed in the model information DB as “model ID” of the model (this model ID is newly generated or desired “Type name”, “gaming machine manufacturer”, and “big hit middle difference ball number” are stored in association with “type ID”, and “type” indicating the type of the model (two types here) "Is also stored, and registration (setting) is completed.

  In the case of a model such as HM_DDD that does not have a round distribution, for example, the average difference ball number of 1R is 80 (for example, 10 wins for 1 shot of 20 shots in 1R, 10 × prize balls) It is preferable to set 560, which is a value obtained by multiplying this by 7 which is the number of continuations of rounds, as the number of hits in the big hit of the model.

  Next, a method of setting the third type pachinko machine (so-called right thing) such as KM_EEE and KM_FFF shown in FIGS.

  First, in the setting menu (D00 in FIG. 9) displayed on the display 45, the user moves the mouse cursor to the “set type 3 pachinko machine” button and clicks. By this operation, the setting screen of the third type pachinko machine shown in D03 of FIG. 10 is displayed. In this setting screen, the “model name” of the new model to be registered in the model information DB of FIG. 6B, the “gaming machine manufacturer” that is the provider of the model, and the “normal hit probability for the model” ”,“ Probability change mid-hit probability ”,“ Probability change occurrence probability ”, and“ Like-hit medium difference ball count ”input fields are displayed respectively.

  For example, when KM_EEE is set as a new model, the operator inputs the model name of the model to be set (here, KM_EEE) in the “model name” input field, as indicated by D03 in FIG. . Then, refer to the “game machine manufacturer” of the basic data of the model, enter the company name (XX here) in the input field of “game machine manufacturer”, and refer to the “big hit probability” of the basic data. Enter the value of the normal jackpot probability (here 1/250) in the “normal jackpot probability” input field, and enter the probability variable middle jackpot probability (here 1/25) as the “probable middle jackpot probability”. Fill in the fields. Also, the entry rate of “probability change” (3/7 in this case) of the basic data is entered in the input field of “probability occurrence probability”. Further, based on the value of “big hit ball” in the basic data, it is entered in the input field for “big hit number of balls”. Here, in the case of a big hit, the big hit ball is 150, and in the case of a probable big hit, the big hit ball is 2300. In such a case, for example, the normal big hit ball (here 150) × the normal big hit ratio (here 4/7) + the big hit ball when the probability change (here 2300) × the ratio of the positive big hit ball (in this case) In this case, the value calculated by 3/7) (here, about 1070) is entered in the input field for “Big hitting difference”. Then, by clicking the “Setting” button at the lower left of the screen after the input is completed, the input information is displayed in the model information DB as “model ID” of the model (this model ID is newly generated or desired ), “Model name”, “game machine maker”, “normal jackpot probability”, “probability mid-big hit probability”, “probability change probability”, and “big hit middle difference ball count” As well as the “type” indicating the type of model (three types in this case), and registration (setting) is completed.

  In the case of a right thing multiple times (here, 3 times) like KM_FFF, the “normal time big hit probability” is the basic data big hit probability (here 1/360) × the number of rights (here 3). ) Is input. Also, as the “big hit medium difference ball count”, a value calculated by the basic hit big hit ball (here 5400) ÷ the number of rights (here 3) is input.

  Returning to D00 in FIG. 9, when the mouse cursor is clicked on the “reference value setting” button in the setting menu displayed on the display 45, a reference value setting screen shown in D04 in FIG. 11 is displayed. In this setting screen, the input device 44 inputs the standard big hit number of balls (2000 in this case), which is a standard for standardization, in the “reference big hit number of balls” input field on the screen. The value input here is stored in the setting information DB of FIG. 6C as “reference big hit number of balls”. In this setting screen, the standard jackpot probability (1/175 in this case) as a standard for standardization is input to the input field corresponding to the “standard jackpot probability” on the screen by the input device 44. In this case, the number of big hits for model DP_AAA is the number of balls for standard hit, and the number of hits for model DP_AAA is the standard hit probability.

  Here, an example of calculating the jackpot probability of a model in which a probability change occurs such as the model DP_AAA will be described. For example, the normal big hit probability of the model DP_AAA is 1/300, and it is considered that a big hit occurs at a rate of one per 300 start (also called 300 revolutions) on average. In addition, the probability change big hit probability of the model DP_AAA is 1/50, and during the probability change, it is considered that a big hit occurs at a rate of once per 50 starts (also referred to as 50 revolutions) on average. The probability variation occurrence probability is ½, and the normal jackpot occurrence probability is (1−probability variation occurrence probability). Here, assuming that the big hit probability of the model = 1 / (the average number of start times per big hit × (1−probability occurrence probability) + the average number of start times per probability change × probability occurrence probability), in this case, this value is 1 / 175. This is the jackpot probability of the model.

  In this way, after inputting in the input fields for “the number of balls in the base jackpot” and “the probability of the base jackpot”, by clicking the “set” button, each of the input information becomes the setting information. It is set in the DB as “the number of balls with a medium difference in base hits” and “the probability of reference hits”.

  Returning to D00 in FIG. 9, in the setting menu displayed on the display 45, when the mouse cursor is placed on the “select model coefficient setting method” button and clicked, the model coefficient setting method selection screen shown in D05 in FIG. 11 is displayed. Is displayed. On this selection screen, use the radio button to select either “Set the model coefficient based on the number of balls in the big hit” or “Set the model coefficient based on the number of balls in the big hit and the probability of hit”. To do. Here, when “Set model coefficient based on the number of balls in the big hit” is selected and the “Set” button is clicked, 0 is stored in “Model coefficient setting method” in the setting information DB (FIG. 6C). Is done. On the other hand, when “Set model coefficient based on number of big hits and jackpot probability” is selected, 1 is stored in “Model coefficient setting method” in the setting information DB (FIG. 6C).

  Here, a model coefficient setting method performed by the model coefficient setting means (control unit 42) will be described with reference to FIG. The control unit 42 functioning as a model coefficient setting unit inputs the number of big hits for each model input to the model-specific special prize medium difference number input means (input device 44, display 45) and the standard special prize medium difference number input means (input). The model coefficient for each model is set on the basis of the ratio to the reference jackpot difference number inputted to the device 44 and the display 45). Specifically, on the condition that “0” is stored in the “model coefficient setting method”, the model registered in the model information DB is the model according to the formula (number of big hits / difference in standard big hits). Calculate the coefficient. Then, a process of storing the calculated “model coefficient” in the model coefficient DB shown in FIG. 12A in association with the “model ID” of the model is performed. The model coefficient DB shown in FIG. 12A stores the “model coefficient” of the model in association with the “model ID” of each model registered in the model information DB.

  In this way, the control unit 42, which is a model coefficient setting means, inputs the number of big hits for each model and the reference special prize medium difference number input to the model-specific special prize medium difference number input means (input device 44, display 45). Since the model coefficient for each model is set based on the ratio with the reference jackpot medium difference ball number input to the means (input device 44, display 45), the model based on information closely related to the jackpot frequency By setting a coefficient, it is possible to accurately standardize the number of jackpots for each model and balance between models with different jackpot frequencies.

  Further, the control unit 42 functioning as a model coefficient setting unit includes the first model (the first type pachinko machine, the first type among the models specified from the model ID registered in the model information DB, which is the model identification information registration unit). For the third type pachinko machine), the model hit special difference medium difference number input means (input device 44, display 45) and the big hit medium difference ball number input to the model special prize medium difference number input means (input device 44, The ratio with the reference jackpot medium difference ball number input to the display 45), and the model-specific special prize occurrence probability input means (input device 44, display 45) and the big hit probability of the model and the standard special prize occurrence probability input means ( Based on the ratio to the standard jackpot probability input to the input device 44 and display 45), the model coefficient of the model is set and specified from the model ID registered in the model information DB The second model (ie, the second type pachinko machine) that is not the first type (first type pachinko machine, third type pachinko machine) among the models to be used is a model-specific special prize medium difference number input means (input device). 44, based on the ratio of the big hit ball number of the model input to the display 45) and the reference big hit ball number input means (input device 44, display 45) to the standard special prize medium difference ball input means, The model coefficient of the model is set. Specifically, on the condition that “1” is stored in the “model coefficient setting method”, for the model registered in the model information DB, if the model is a first-class pachinko machine or a third-class pachinko machine, , (Standard jackpot probability / hit probability) x (Number of balls with a big hit / Number of balls with a basic hit) If the model is a type 2 pachinko machine, The model coefficient is calculated by the equation of (number / number of balls in the standard big hit). Then, the “model coefficient” calculated in association with the “model ID” of the model is stored in the model coefficient DB shown in FIG. The model coefficient DB shown in FIG. 12B stores the “model coefficient” of the model in association with the “model ID” of each model registered in the model information DB.

  Note that, in the case of a model in which a probability change occurs, the control unit 42 that is a model coefficient setting unit calculates, for example, the jackpot probability of the model, for example, 1 / (normal start number of normal jackpots × (1−probability change probability) + Calculated by the formula of average start count per probability variation big probability × probability variation probability. Note that the average number of start hits for normal jackpots, the average number of start times for probability variation jackpots, and the probability of occurrence of probability variation are the “normal-time jackpot probability”, “probability middle-hit probability”, and “probability variation occurrence” of the model registered in the model information DB. It is obtained from “probability”.

  Thus, according to the information distribution device 40, the first-class pachinko machine and the third-class pachinko machine that determine the occurrence of the special prize by performing the lottery based on the predetermined jackpot occurrence probability are the model coefficient setting means. The control unit 42 receives the jackpot medium difference ball number of each model input to the model-specific special prize medium difference number input means (input device 44, display 45) and the standard special prize medium difference number input means (input device 44, display 45). The ratio to the number of balls of the reference big hit that has been inputted, and the big hit probability of the corresponding model inputted to the model-specific special prize occurrence probability input means (input device 44, display 45) and the standard special prize occurrence probability input means (input device 44, Since the model coefficient of the model is set based on the ratio to the standard jackpot probability input to the display 45), there is a close relationship with the frequency of jackpots in addition to the number of jackpots. Will be using the information, the more accurately the jackpot number of each model and standardized incidence of jackpot can be balanced between the different models.

  Returning to D00 of FIG. 9, when the mouse cursor is clicked on the “setting of operating conditions” button in the setting menu displayed on the display 45, an operating condition setting screen shown in D06 of FIG. 11 is displayed. In this selection screen, enter the desired operating rate in the input field to the left of%, and click the “Set” button. Then, the input operating rate (here, 30) is stored as “operating rate” in the setting information DB of FIG. 6C by the control unit 42 which is an operating condition setting unit. Then, the rankings of the respective game halls are determined by the rank determining means (control unit 42) to be described later, excluding the game halls (specified by the “operation ratio” and “game hall ID” in the total information DB) that do not satisfy this availability ratio. The decision will be made.

  In this way, the condition relating to the operation of the pachinko machine 10 is set by the control unit 42 that is the operation condition setting unit, and the control unit 42 that is the order determination unit satisfies the set condition (in this case, the operation rate is 30%). Since game rankings that do not exist are excluded and the ranking is determined, the range of gaming sites that are targets of ranking determination can be arbitrarily set.

  Note that when the “cancel” button at the lower right of the screen is clicked in D01 of FIG. 9 to D06 of FIG. 11 described above, the information input this time is not set (registered), and the screen display ends.

  Next, each DB of FIGS. 13 to 15 stored in the hard disk 43 will be described.

  The hard disk 43 stores the entire history DB shown in FIG. When the information distribution device 40 receives the history data from the on-site management device 30, the information distribution device 40 associates it with the game hall ID included in the history data and associates the “unit number”, “number of jackpots”, “operation time” included in the history data. Is stored in the entire history DB shown in FIG. Here, the “big hit count” included in the received history data is model special prize information for specifying the big hit count (model), and gaming machine special prize information for specifying the big hit count (game machine). The “operating time” included in the received history data is total operating information for specifying the operating time (game room), and is gaming machine operating information for specifying the operating time (game machine). Here, the entire history DB stores the history data sent from each amusement hall at the end of business for a certain period (here, one month from 2004/5/1 to 2004/5/31). ing.

  Further, the hard disk 43 stores a total information DB shown in FIGS. 14 and 15. This tabulation information DB is composed of a game hall tabulation information DB shown in FIG. 14 and a gaming machine tabulation information DB shown in FIG.

  This total information DB is an example of a game hall information storage means, and based on the information received by the communication unit 41 as an information reception means, the number of model special prizes for each model installed in the game hall for each game hall Information for specifying (the number of big hits (model)) and information for specifying the total operating time (operating time (game hall)) of the gaming machine installed in the game hall are stored.

  Specifically, for each game hall ID stored in the entire history DB (that is, received by the communication unit 41) in the game hall total information DB shown in FIG. 14, the game hall identified from the game hall ID. In association with the model ID of each model installed in the game, “the number of big hits (model)” of the model for a predetermined period, “operating time (game room)” of the game hall for a predetermined period, and calculation means described later The “standardized big hit count / h (game room)” of the game field in a predetermined period calculated by the control unit 42 is stored. Furthermore, the “operating rate” of the game hall in the predetermined period calculated by the control unit 42 and the “operating time per unit” in the predetermined period are also stored. Here, the data when the predetermined period is one day is stored in the DB for one day shown in FIG. 14, and the data when the predetermined period is one week is stored in the DB for one week shown in FIG. The data when the predetermined period is one month is stored in the DB for one month shown in FIG. In addition, each jackpot number (model), for each model ID stored in the base information DB (model information DB) in association with each game hall ID, the game hall ID and the machine number corresponding to the model ID. For the pachinko machine 10 with the identified machine number identified from the stored contents of the machine information DB, the number of jackpots within a predetermined period is calculated with reference to the entire history DB, and the total value thereof is obtained. In addition, each operating time (game hall) specifies, for each game hall ID stored in the machine information DB (model information DB), a machine number corresponding to the game hall ID from the stored contents of the machine information DB, For the pachinko machine 10 having the identified machine number, the operation time within a predetermined period is calculated with reference to the entire history DB, and the total value thereof is obtained. Furthermore, the operating rate is calculated by referring to the amusement hall information DB by 100 × operating time (game hall) / (business hours × installed number), and operating time per unit is calculated by operating rate × business hours / 100. Is done. These calculations are performed by the control unit 42.

  As described above, in this example, the value of the jackpot number (model) itself is stored as information for specifying the number of jackpot numbers (model), which is the number of model special prizes for each model, and is set in the game hall. The value of the operation time (game room) itself is stored as information for specifying the operation time (game room) that is the total operation time of the gaming machines.

  Further, the total information DB functioning as the game hall information storage means is based on the information received by the communication unit 41 serving as the information reception means, and the game machine special prize of each pachinko machine 10 installed in the game hall for each game hall. Information for specifying the number of times (the number of big hits (game machine)) and information for specifying the game machine operating time (operation time (game machine)) of each pachinko machine 10 are stored.

  Specifically, for each gaming hall ID stored in the overall history DB (that is, received by the communication unit 41) in the gaming machine total information DB shown in FIG. 15, the gaming hall identified from the gaming hall ID. In association with the machine number of each gaming machine installed in the game machine, the “big hit count (gaming machine)” of the pachinko machine 10 in a predetermined period, the “operating time (game machine)” of the gaming machine in a predetermined period, The “standardized jackpot number / h (game machine)” of the gaming machine in a predetermined period calculated by the control unit 42 which is a calculation means described later is stored. Here, the data when the predetermined period is one day is stored in the DB for one day shown in FIG. 15, and the data when the predetermined period is one week is stored in the DB for one week shown in FIG. The data when the predetermined period is one month is stored in the DB for one month shown in FIG. Each jackpot number (game machine) is obtained by referring to the entire history DB and calculating the number of jackpots within a predetermined period in the pachinko machine 10 of the unit number. Each operation time (game machine) is obtained by referring to the entire history DB and calculating an operation time within a predetermined period in the pachinko machine with the machine number.

  As described above, in this example, the value of the big hit number (game machine) itself is stored as information for specifying the big hit number (game machine) that is the number of game machine special prizes of each pachinko machine 10. The value of the operation time (game machine) itself is stored as information for specifying the operation time (game machine) that is the game machine operation time of each pachinko machine 10.

  Next, calculation means will be described. The control unit 42 is an example of a calculation unit, and is based on the storage information of the summary information DB that is a game hall information storage unit and the model coefficient set for each model by the control unit 42 that is a model coefficient setting unit. For each game hall ID, the standard jackpot number of each model obtained based on the number of jackpots (model) and the model coefficient is operated for all models in the game hall specified from the game hall ID. The number of standardized special prizes per unit operating time (number of standardized big hits / h (game hall)) obtained by dividing by time (game hall) is calculated. Specifically, referring to the game hall total information DB and the model coefficient DB, for each game hall ID stored in the game hall total information DB, for each model ID corresponding to the game hall ID (number of jackpots ( (Model) × model coefficient of the model ID) is calculated, and the total value is divided by the game time (game hall) to calculate the standardized number of big hits / h (game hall). At this time, if “model coefficient setting method” in the setting information DB is stored as 0, the model coefficient DB in FIG. 12A is used and if “model coefficient setting method” is stored as 1. Assume that the model coefficient DB shown in FIG.

  Further, the control unit 42 functioning as a calculation unit is based on the storage information of the summary information DB that is a game hall information storage unit and the model coefficient set for each model by the control unit 42 that is a model coefficient setting unit. For each machine number, a standardized gaming machine special award number obtained based on the number of big hits (game machine) of the pachinko machine 10 specified from the machine number and the model coefficient of the model to which the pachinko machine 10 belongs is assigned to the gaming machine. The number of standardized gaming machine special prizes per unit operating time (standardized number of jackpots / h (game machine)) obtained by dividing by the gaming machine operating time is calculated.

  Specifically, the following processing is performed with reference to the gaming machine total information DB, the base information DB, and the model coefficient DB. First, for each unit number stored in the gaming machine total information DB, the model information corresponding to the unit number is identified with reference to the unit information DB, and further, the identified model number is referenced with reference to the model coefficient DB. The model coefficient of ID is also specified. Next, for each unit number, the number of jackpots (game machine) × the model coefficient of the model to which the pachinko machine 10 belongs is calculated, and divided by the game time (game machine), the standard jackpot number / h (game Machine). At this time, if “model coefficient setting method” in the setting information DB is stored as 0, the model coefficient DB in FIG. 12A is used and if “model coefficient setting method” is stored as 1. Assume that the model coefficient DB shown in FIG.

  Next, the order determining means will be described. The control unit 42 is an example of a ranking determination unit, and based on the standardized jackpot number / h (game room) calculated for each game site ID by the control unit 42 that is a calculation unit, The order of each game hall specified based on the registration information in the game hall information DB is determined. Specifically, referring to the game hall total information DB in FIG. 14, the game halls are ranked in descending order of “standardized number of hits / h (game hall)” for each of one day, one week, and one month. Attach. This process is called nationwide ranking determination. Then, the ranked results are obtained together with the “national ranking DB (1 day)” shown in (a-1) of FIG. 16 together with the standardized number of jackpots / h (game hall) of each game hall (b-1). ) Are stored as “national ranking DB (1 week)”, and “national ranking DB (1 month)” is shown as (c-1). In addition, referring to the game hall total information DB of FIG. 14, “standardized jackpot number / h (game hall)” in the game area of the same district ID for each of one day, one week, and one month. ”Is ranked in descending order. This process is called area-specific order determination. Then, the results of ranking the game halls by prefecture specified by each district ID, together with the standardized jackpot count / h (game hall) of each game hall, are shown in (a-2) of FIG. “Ranking DB (1 day)”, “Ranking DB by area (1 week)” shown in (b-2), and “Ranking DB by area (1 month)” shown in (c-2). Further, with reference to the game hall total information DB of FIG. 14, “standardized jackpot count / h (game hall)” for the game of the same scale rank for each of one day, one week, and one month. ”Is ranked in descending order. This process is called rank order determination. Then, the results of ranking the game halls according to the number of introductions specified from each scale rank, together with the standardized jackpot count / h (game hall) of each game hall, are shown in (a-3) of FIG. “Ranking DB (1 day)”, “Ranking by scale (1 week)” shown in (b-3), and “Ranking by scale (1 month)” shown in (c-3).

  Further, the control unit 42 functioning as a rank determining unit, based on the standardized jackpot number / h (game machine) calculated for each machine number corresponding to each game hall ID by the calculation unit (control unit 42), The order of each pachinko machine 10 specified from each machine number in the game room specified from the field ID is determined. Specifically, with reference to the gaming machine total information DB of FIG. 15, “standardized jackpot number / h (for one day, one week, one month” in the same game hall ID unit number. Pachinko machines 10 are ranked in descending order of “game machines”. This process is called gaming machine ranking determination. The ranking results are shown in “gaming machine ranking DB (1 day)” and (b) shown in FIG. 17A together with the standardized big hit count / h (gaming machine) of each pachinko machine 10. “Game machine ranking DB (1 week)” shown, and “Game machine ranking DB (1 month)” shown in (c).

  It should be noted that the control unit 42, which is the rank determining means, determines the rank by excluding game halls that do not satisfy the conditions set by the operating condition setting means. Here, the control section 42 determines the rank. If the “operating rate” is less than the setting value (the operating condition value stored in the setting information DB) set on the operating condition setting screen (D06 in FIG. 11), the game specified from the corresponding game hall ID Exclude the place and determine the ranking.

  Next, distribution means will be described. The communication unit 41 is an example of a distribution unit, and can communicate with the information distribution device 40 the rank information indicating the rank of each game hall determined by the control unit 42 as a rank determination unit (ranking of the game hall). Standardized jackpot number that is distributed to information terminals (PCs, mobile phones) connected to, and created according to the stored ranking DB (national ranking, ranking by area, ranking by scale) or on demand A ranking DB of game halls related to / h (game hall) is distributed to information terminals via the Internet.

  Further, the communication unit 41 functioning as a distribution unit communicates rank information (ranking of game machines) indicating the rank of the pachinko machine 10 in the game arcade determined by the control unit 42 which is a rank determination unit with the information distribution apparatus 40. It is distributed to information terminals (PCs, mobile phones) that can be connected, and the stored ranking DB (game machine ranking DB) or standardized jackpot number / h (game machine) created upon request The ranking DB of the pachinko machine 10 is distributed to the information terminal via the Internet.

  Further, the communication unit 41 functioning as a distribution unit associates the member identification information with the member ID received by the member identification information reception unit (communication unit 41) among the ranks determined by the control unit 42 which is a rank determination unit. Information indicating the ranking of the game hall identified from the game hall ID stored in the storage means (member information DB) is distributed to the information terminal that is the transmission source of the member ID. Here, as shown in FIG. 19 (D13, D14, D15), the information distribution apparatus 40 specifies the game hall ID stored in the member information DB (FIG. 5) in association with the received member ID, The corresponding game hall ID is specified from the “member ID of another game hall” stored in association with the member, and message information indicating the rank of the specified game hall (for example, the game hall A is the rank. Place B is ...) is distributed by the communication unit 41.

  Further, the communication unit 41 functioning as a distribution unit provides rank information indicating the rank of the game hall identified from the game hall ID identified by the control unit 42 which is a game hall identification information identification unit, as information that is a condition transmission source. It is delivered to the terminal. Here, the ranking of the game hall of the attribute information to be set as the condition selected from the game hall ranking menu of FIG. 20 is distributed to the information terminal where the condition is selected.

  Next, the operation of the information distribution apparatus 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 18, after the operation of each game hall (A, B, C,...) Ends, the in-game management device 30 of each game hall performs the “unit number”, “number of jackpots” in the game history DB, and The “operation time” is extracted (S101), and is transmitted as history data together with the “game hall ID” of the game hall (S102). In the information distribution apparatus 40 that has received this, the “game number”, “number of jackpots”, and “operation time” that are included in the “game number ID” included in the history data are stored in the entire history DB. Store (S103). Then, the control unit 42 calculates the number of jackpots (model) and operating time (game hall) based on the entire history DB, and stores them in the game hall total information DB in association with the received game hall ID. Further, the control unit 42 calculates the number of jackpots (game machine) and operating time (game machine), and stores them in the game machine total information DB in association with the received game hall ID and the received machine number (S110). . The control unit 42 calculates the operating rate of each game hall identified from the received game hall ID based on the business hours of the game hall information DB and the operating time (game hall), and the operating time per unit. Is calculated based on the operating time (game hall) and the number of game hall information DBs installed, and stored in the game hall total information DB in association with the received game hall ID (S111).

  Next, the control unit 42, which is a calculation means, calculates a standardized jackpot number / h (game hall) based on the number of jackpots (model), operating time (game hall), and stored contents of the model coefficient DB (here, Σ [ (Model coefficient x number of big hits (model)] / [operating time (game hall)]) and stored in the game hall summary DB, and the number of big hits (model), operating time (game hall), and the contents of the model coefficient DB Based on the above, the standardized number of big hits / h (game machine) is calculated (here, calculated by [model coefficient × number of big hits (game machine)] / [operation time (game machine)]) and stored in the game machine total DB ( Above S112). Note that the processing of S110 to S112 shown so far is performed for data of a predetermined period (one day, one week, one month) as shown in FIG.

  Next, when determining the rank, the control unit 42, which is the rank determining means, excludes the game halls whose operating rate is less than the set value. That is, with reference to the game hall total information DB, the game halls whose occupancy rates are equal to or higher than the set value and their data (here, each data of the game hall total information DB) are extracted as the game halls to be ranked and their data. (S121). And the control part 42 which is a rank determination means performs national rank determination, area rank determination, rank determination according to scale, and game machine rank determination using these extracted game fields and the data (S122).

  Subsequently, the control unit 42 creates a national ranking from the result of national ranking determination and stores it in the national ranking DB, creates an ranking by area from the result of ranking determination by area, stores it in the ranking DB by area, and stores it by size. A ranking for each scale is created from the ranking determination result and stored in the ranking ranking DB, and a gaming machine ranking is created from the gaming machine ranking determination result and stored in the gaming machine ranking DB (S123). Each of these ranking DBs is stored in a data format (for example, html format) that can be distributed to information terminals via the Internet. Note that the processing of S121 to S123 shown so far is performed for data of a predetermined period (1 day, 1 week, 1 month) as shown in FIG.

  Next, processing for distributing order information such as each order and each ranking determined as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When a player accesses a home page that provides ranking data using an information terminal (in this case, a PC or a mobile phone in which browser software for the Internet is installed), the display of the information terminal is shown in FIG. The screen shown at D10 is displayed. Here, input of a member ID and a password is prompted. Here, when a member player inputs a member ID and a personal identification number (registered in the member information DB) and clicks an “OK” button, the information is input from the information terminal to the information distribution apparatus 40 via the Internet. The member ID and password are transmitted (D11). Then, the information distribution device collates whether or not the received password matches the password stored in the member information DB in association with the received member ID (D12). Here, when the collation is OK (that is, they match), the game hall is identified from the game hall ID stored in the member information DB in association with the received member ID (D13) and is associated with the member ID. Then, another amusement hall in which the member is registered as a member is specified from the “member ID of another amusement hall” stored in (D14).

  Subsequently, data for displaying the game hall ranking menu shown in D16 of FIG. 20 on the browser is distributed to the information terminal (D15). After the distribution process of D15, the information management device 40 ranks according to the items and conditions selected in the combo box in the game room ranking menu shown in D16 of FIG. 20 or the gaming machine ranking menu shown in D17 of FIG. Will be in a state of providing. At this time, if the ranking that matches the selected item and condition is stored, the ranking is extracted and distributed. If the ranking that matches the selected item and condition is not stored, the ranking is extracted. In accordance with the selected item and condition, the rank determining means determines the rank and distributes the ranking created based on the rank.

  For example, in the screen shown at D16 in FIG. 20, “weekly ranking” is selected as an item from the pull-down menu of the combo box, and as a condition, “Nationwide” is selected as the area, “Total” is installed as the condition, and the “OK” button is clicked. When clicked, the input items and conditions are transmitted to the information distribution apparatus 40, and the control unit 42 determines whether or not the corresponding ranking DB is already stored. Under this condition, the “national ranking DB” for one week is specified as the received item and the ranking DB corresponding to the condition (this specification is associated with each ranking DB in advance, for example, the item corresponding to the ranking DB, (It is possible by storing the conditions), so the stored contents of this ranking DB are extracted. Further, as described above, the rank of the game hall identified from the game hall ID identified in D13 and D14 (FIG. 19) is identified from the stored contents of the extracted ranking DB, and message information indicating the rank is generated. Then, the stored contents and message information of the extracted national jackpot ranking DB are distributed to the information terminal. In the information terminal, as shown in D20 of FIG. 21, the stored content (ranking, game hall name, standardized jackpot number / h) of the received national ranking DB is displayed, and the received message information is displayed below it. A message is displayed (game hall A is in ** position, game hall B is in ** position).

  As described above, in the information distribution apparatus 40, the model coefficient is set for each model by the control unit 42 which is a model coefficient setting unit, and the standardized big hit number / h (game room) is set by the control unit 42 which is a calculation unit. Based on this calculation, the ranking of each game arcade is determined by the control unit 42 which is a rank determining means, and the ranking of the game hall is distributed by the communication unit 41 which is a distribution means. Without being directly affected by the operating time of the gaming machine, the business hours of the game hall, etc., it is possible to provide the player with a ranking that ranks each game hall fairly. In addition, when determining the ranking, information that is not desired to be disclosed to the game hall is not used, so participation in the ranking of more game halls will be encouraged, and useful rankings where more game halls will participate Can be provided to a person. In addition, by multiplying the model factor by the number of jackpots (models) for each model, the number of jackpots for each model is standardized to balance the models with different jackpot frequencies. Even if they differ, it is possible to provide the player with a ranking that ranks each game hall fairly based on the difference in the occurrence frequency of jackpots depending on the model.

  In addition, the member ID received by the communication unit 41 serving as the member identification information receiving unit out of the ranks determined by the control unit 42 serving as the rank determining unit (that is, the national ranking in this case). Since the message information indicating the rank of the member's game arcade identified by (i.e., the game hall identified by D13 and D14 in FIG. 19) is distributed to the information terminal that is the member ID transmission source, the member is a member. In addition to confirming the ranking of the registered game halls, it is possible to check whether there is a good store with respect to the standardized jackpot count / h (game hall) separately from the game halls registered as members. Thereby, for example, it can be considered whether to continue membership of the game hall or to become a member of another game hall.

  Also, in the screen shown in D16 of FIG. 20, “Monthly ranking” is selected as an item from the pull-down menu of the combo box. As a condition, “Tokyo” is selected as the area, “total” is the number of installed units, and “OK” button is selected. When is clicked, the input items and conditions are transmitted to the information distribution apparatus 40, and the control unit 42 determines whether or not the corresponding ranking DB is already stored. In this condition, the ranking of Tokyo in the “Area Ranking DB” for one month is specified as the ranking DB corresponding to the received item and condition (this specification is associated with each ranking DB in advance, for example, Since the items and conditions corresponding to the ranking DB are stored, this specified ranking is extracted. Further, as described above, the rank of the game hall identified from the game hall ID identified in D13 and D14 (FIG. 19) is identified from the extracted ranking contents, and message information indicating the rank is generated. Then, the extracted ranking and message information are distributed to the information terminal. In the information terminal, as shown in D21 of FIG. 21, the contents of the received ranking (ranking, game hall name, number of standardized jackpots / h) are displayed, and below that, a message ( “Amusement hall A is in ** position, and Amusement hall B is in ** position”).

  In addition, in the screen shown in D16 of FIG. 20, “weekly ranking” is selected as an item from the pull-down menu of the combo box, the area is “total”, the number of installed units is “300 to 399”, and “OK” is selected. When the button is clicked, the input items and conditions are transmitted to the information distribution apparatus 40, and the control unit 42 determines whether or not the corresponding ranking DB has already been stored. Under this condition, the ranking of 300 to 399 installed units in the “ranking DB by scale” for one week is specified as the ranking DB corresponding to the received item and condition (this specification corresponds to each ranking DB in advance, for example). In addition, it is possible to store the items and conditions corresponding to the ranking DB), so that the specified ranking is extracted. Further, as described above, the rank of the game hall identified from the game hall ID identified in D13 and D14 (FIG. 19) is identified from the extracted ranking contents, and message information indicating the rank is generated. Then, the extracted ranking and message information are distributed to the information terminal. In the information terminal, as shown in D22 of FIG. 21, the contents of the received ranking (ranking, game hall name, standardized jackpot number / h) are displayed, and below the message ( “Amusement hall A is in ** position, and Amusement hall B is in ** position”).

  Next, a process when a ranking request that is not stored in the information distribution device 40 is requested by the combo box indicated by D16 in FIG. 20 will be described. Select “Previous Day Ranking” as an item from the pull-down menu of the combo box on the screen shown in FIG. 20D, select “Tokyo” as the condition and “200 to 299” as the conditions, and click the “OK” button. When is clicked, information indicating the input items and conditions is transmitted to the information distribution apparatus 40, and the control unit 42 determines whether or not the corresponding ranking DB has already been stored. Here, since the ranking DB corresponding to the selected item and condition is not stored, the control unit 42 which is the rank determining means refers to the game hall information DB, and the area is “Tokyo” (that is, the district ID is TO), and the game hall ID of the game hall whose installed number is “200 to 299” (that is, the scale rank is 2) is extracted. Next, with reference to “standardized jackpot number / h (game hall)” stored in the game hall total information DB (FIG. 14) in association with the extracted game hall ID, this value is in descending order. The extracted game halls are ranked, and the resulting ranking (item: previous day ranking, area: Tokyo, number of installed units: 200 to 299) is distributed to the requesting information terminal. In the information terminal, as shown in D23, the ranking according to the item and condition selected by the combo box can be viewed.

  In this way, the control unit 42, which is a game field attribute information condition receiving means, receives conditions (area, number of installed machines) related to game field attribute information from the information terminal, and matches the attribute information that matches the received conditions with the game. The control unit 42, which is the game field specifying information specifying unit, specifies the game hall ID stored in the game field information DB, which is the field attribute information storage unit, and the communication unit 41, which is the distribution unit, specifies the specified game hall ID. Since the rank information indicating the rank of the game hall is distributed to the information terminal that is the transmission source of the condition, the player operating the information terminal narrows down the target game hall by specifying the condition regarding the attribute information, It is possible to acquire rank information that meets the conditions. Further, even if the ranking of the game hall that is not stored in the information distribution device 40 is requested, the ranking is determined based on the gaming hall information DB, the model information DB, and the total information DB, and the ranking information is distributed. Convenience for the person is increased.

  Next, on the screen of the game hall ranking menu shown in D16 of FIG. 20, when the place where “Game machine ranking is here” on the right side of the screen is clicked, the game machine ranking menu shown in D17 is distributed from the information distribution device 40. Is done. On the screen shown in D17, an item and a game hall can be selected by a combo box with respect to the ranking of gaming machines in the game hall where the player is a member. Note that the game halls that can be selected on this screen are the game halls identified in D13 and D14 of FIG.

  Here, in the screen shown at D17 in FIG. 20, when “Ranking the previous day” is selected as an item from the pull-down menu of the combo box, “A” is selected as a playground, and the “OK” button is clicked, the input item The game hall is transmitted to the information distribution device 40, and the control unit 42 determines whether or not the corresponding ranking DB is already stored. In this condition, the “gaming machine ranking DB” of the day is specified as the received item and the ranking DB corresponding to the condition (this specification is associated with each ranking DB in advance, for example, and corresponds to the ranking DB). Therefore, the ranking of the pachinko machine 10 of the selected game hall A is extracted from the stored contents of the ranking DB and distributed to the information terminal. In the information terminal, as shown at D30 in FIG. 21, the jackpot ranking (ranking, unit number, standardized jackpot number / h) of the pachinko machine 10 of the selected game arcade A is displayed.

  In addition, when “weekly ranking” is selected as an item from the pull-down menu of the combo box on the screen shown in D17 of FIG. 20, “B” is selected as a playground, and the “OK” button is clicked, the input item, The game hall is transmitted to the information distribution device 40, and the control unit 42 determines whether or not the corresponding ranking DB has already been stored. Under this condition, the “game machine ranking DB” for one week is specified as the received item and the ranking DB corresponding to the condition (this specification is associated with each ranking DB in advance, for example, and corresponds to the ranking DB). Therefore, the ranking of the pachinko machine 10 of the selected game hall B is extracted from the stored contents of the ranking DB and distributed to the information terminal. In the information terminal, as shown at D30 in FIG. 21, the jackpot ranking (rank, unit number, standardized jackpot number / h) of the pachinko machine 10 of the selected game arcade B is displayed.

  As described above, the control unit 42 that is a calculation unit calculates the standardized number of hits / h (game machine) of each pachinko machine 10, and based on this, the control unit 42 that is a rank determination unit has each control unit 42 in the game room. Since the ranking of the pachinko machines 10 is determined and the ranking indicating the ranking of the pachinko machines 10 in the amusement hall is delivered by the communication unit 41 serving as a distribution means, more detailed information than when simply providing the ranking of the amusement hall. Can be provided to the player. The player can refer to the ranking of the pachinko machine 10 in the amusement hall, grasp the tendency of the number of big hits and the number of balls of each pachinko machine 10, and can be used as a consideration material when selecting the pachinko machine.

  Regarding the ranking of the game hall, even a player who is not a member (so-called visitor) can request various rankings using the combo box of the game hall ranking menu shown in D100 of FIG. The data of the game hall ranking menu shown in D100 of FIG. 22 is data distributed without inputting the member ID and password, and the operation of the combo box is the same as that shown in D16 of FIG. However, as shown in D100, unlike the page for members, there is no indication of “gaming machine rankings here”, and the rankings of the pachinko machines 10 in each gaming hall are not distributed. That is, depending on whether or not the ranking of the pachinko machine 10 of the amusement hall where the member is registered is provided, there is a difference in the service between the member and the non-member, and the member registration is promoted by treating the member in favor. It has become.

  As a supplement, the influence on the order (here, the order of gaming machines) due to the difference in model coefficient setting method will be described with an example. FIG. 23 (a) shows the ranking of the pachinko machine 10 in the amusement hall (here A), which is created using the model coefficient set based on the number of balls in the big hit, and here FIG. 12 (a). The value of the model coefficient DB shown in FIG. In this ranking, the machine number of the pachinko machine 10 that is ranked first is “P010”, and its model ID is K101. The model coefficient corresponding to the model ID is 1.00 (see FIG. 12A). Then, the “big hit count (game machine)” of the pachinko machine 10 is 25, and the “operating time (game machine)” is 10.5, and the big hit count (game machine) × model coefficient / operating time (game) The number of standardized big hits / h (game machine) calculated by (machine) is 2.38. The machine number of the pachinko machine 10 with the second rank is “P058”, and the model ID is K102. The model coefficient corresponding to the model ID is 0.85 (see FIG. 12A). And the “big hit count (game machine)” of the pachinko machine 10 is 28, and the “operating time (game machine)” is 10.4, the big hit count (game machine) × model coefficient / operating time (game) The number of standardized big hits / h (game machine) calculated by (machine) is 2.29.

  In this example, the number of big hits of P058 is more than P010 and the operation time is almost the same, but since the model coefficient is 0.85, which is smaller than 1.00 of P010, the pachinko machine 10 of P058 The ranking is down. However, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), in the ranking created using the model coefficient set based on the number of big hits and the jackpot probability, the model coefficient of P058 is 1.07 which is larger than P010. (See FIG. 12B), the standardized number of hits / h (game machine) is 2.88. As a result, P058 is first and P010 is second. As described above, the order may be different depending on the setting method of the model coefficient. Therefore, it is preferable to select a suitable model coefficient setting method. Although not shown, the difference in the model coefficient setting method similarly affects the ranking of the game hall shown in FIG.

  Finally, a modification of the information distribution apparatus according to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine is a normal pachinko machine 10 in which the pachinko balls are paid out to the outside has been described. However, the gaming machine is not limited thereto, and for example, the pachinko balls are enclosed in a non-touchable manner. Enclosed pachinko machines, slot machines where medals and pachinko balls are paid out, pachislots, credit-type slot machines that can be played without being paid out to the outside, and even pachinko balls and medals Even if it is a gaming machine that can be played by data without using it, an image-type pachinko machine in which a game board or a pachinko ball is displayed in an image, an image-type slot machine in which a reel is displayed in an image, etc. The type and form are not particularly limited.

  When the gaming machine is a slot machine, an out signal (1 medal = 1 pulse) corresponding to the driving signal is output based on the operation of the lever, and the prize ball signal is output based on the payout of the medal. A corresponding safe signal (one medal = 1 pulse) is output, a signal indicating the occurrence of the BIG bonus based on the occurrence of the BIG bonus, a BIG bonus signal corresponding to the jackpot signal is output, and a REG bonus is generated Based on the REG bonus signal, a REG bonus signal indicating the occurrence of the REG bonus is output. That is, the model special prize information for specifying the number of model special prizes is information that can specify the number of occurrences of the BIG bonus (for example, the number of input times of the BIG bonus signal).

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the model is classified by the type of gaming machine (first type to third type), and is also classified by the difference in name. It may be classified according to various types of first to third types. In that case, a model coefficient for the entire first type pachinko machine is set, and for the second type pachinko machine as a whole. All model coefficients may be set, and the model coefficient for the entire third type pachinko machine may be set.

  In the above-described embodiment, the total operation information and the gaming machine operation information have been described with respect to an example in which the number of driving is divided by the average number of driving per hour (for example, 6000) for each pachinko machine, Not limited to this, the total operation information and the gaming machine operation information may be a start signal (or symbol determination signal) output from the pachinko machine when variable display device variable display starts (or symbol determination). The period during which the start signal (or symbol determination signal) is continuously output may be the gaming machine operating time, and the total may be the total operating time. Furthermore, it is good also considering the operation period during the output period of the operation signal output continuously during operation of the pachinko machine.

  In the above embodiment, the history data for one month is stored in the entire history DB, and the example in which the predetermined period for ranking is 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month has been described. Not limited to this, the history data stored in the entire history DB is arbitrary. For example, data for one year may be stored. In addition, a predetermined period that is a target for ranking may be arbitrarily set within a range of a period in which history data is stored. For example, an arbitrary period may be specified in the information terminal, and the information distribution apparatus may create and distribute a ranking with the specified period as a predetermined period.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the game hall information storage unit is the total information DB has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the information distribution apparatus may not store the total information DB. Even if the information distribution device does not store the game hall total information DB of FIG. 14, it calculates the number of big hits (model) and operating time (game hall) from the overall history DB, the machine information DB, and the model coefficient DB, Based on the calculated value, the standardized number of jackpots / h (game hall) is calculated, the ranking of each game hall (for example, national ranking) is determined, and the ranking (for example, national ranking) based on this ranking is stored. The stored ranking can be distributed. Further, even if the gaming machine total information DB of FIG. 15 is not stored, the number of jackpots (game machine) and operating time (game machine) are calculated from the overall information DB, the machine information DB, and the model coefficient DB, and the calculation is performed. Based on the calculated value, the number of standardized big hits / h (gaming machine) is calculated, the ranking of each gaming machine (for example, gaming machine ranking) is determined, and the ranking (for example, gaming machine ranking) based on this ranking is stored. The stored ranking can be distributed. That is, the hard disk functions as a game hall information storage means.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the information terminal is a PC or a mobile phone connected to the Internet has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the information terminal may be a PDA, and is provided in a game arcade, Or a kiosk terminal capable of browsing data related to the game hall, or a gaming device (for example, a ball rental unit with a display) provided in the game hall corresponding to the gaming machine.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the model special prize information is the number of big hits for each pachinko machine 10 stored in the game history DB of the on-site management device 30 is described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and rankings of gaming machines are not distributed. In this case, as the model special award information, the number of jackpots (models) for each model calculated based on the number of jackpots stored in the game history DB of the on-site management device 30 may be transmitted. That is, in the on-site management device, the total number of jackpots of the gaming machines belonging to each model (the above jackpot number (model)) is tabulated, and the tabulated number of jackpots (model) is counted as the model ID of each model and the game. The information may be transmitted to the information distribution apparatus together with the venue ID. In the information distribution apparatus that has received the information, the information is received together with the game hall ID and the model ID in association with the received game hall ID and the model ID. Store the number of jackpots (model), calculate the standardized jackpot number / h (model) based on this stored information, determine the ranking of each game hall, and distribute the ranking based on the determined ranking Is possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the model specifying information received by the information distribution apparatus is the machine number of the pachinko machine 10 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the model specifying information is transmitted from the on-site management apparatus together with the machine number. It may be a model ID that can identify the model of the pachinko machine with the machine number.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the gaming machine specifying information received by the information distribution device is the machine number of the pachinko machine 10 has been described. However, the gaming machine specifying information corresponds to the pachinko machine 10 without being limited thereto. Device IDs that can individually identify gaming devices (eg, ball rental units and call lamp devices) provided in correspondence with the pachinko machine 10 and one-to-one correspondence can be specified. If it is correct information.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the special prize medium difference number as a standard for standardization is the large hitting medium difference ball number (2000) obtained from the basic data of the model DP_AAA which is one kind of pachinko machine has been described. Not limited to this, the number of special hits for standardization may be the number of big hits for the second type of pachinko machine, or the number of big hits for the third type of pachinko machine. Further, an arbitrary value may be input regardless of the above-described various types.

  When the number of hits for the second type of pachinko machine is set as the number of special hits, the hit probability of the model (and the standard jackpot for the first and third types of pachinko machines) The model coefficient may be set based on the ratio between the number of big hits in the model and the number of standard hits in the model without using the probability. That is, when the second type of pachinko machine is used as a reference, the model coefficient is set on the basis of the number of special differences between the first and third types, and the probability of occurrence of a special prize may not be used. .

  In the above embodiment, the operator of the information distribution apparatus 40 inputs the number of big hits and the big hit probability of the model, and the model coefficient of the model is controlled by the control unit 42 which is a model coefficient setting means based on the input value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the information distribution device and the server connected thereto receive model information from each game maker (hits / hits and jackpot probability) The setting means may automatically set the model coefficient of the model based on the received information.

  In addition, the model coefficient setting means has a predetermined jackpot probability (for example, 1/100, 1/110, 1/120,...) For each of a predetermined number of hit balls (for example, 1000, 1100, 1200,...) In advance. In association with each model, the model coefficient corresponding to each predetermined big hit probability and each predetermined big hit probability is stored, and when setting the model coefficient, the number of hit big difference balls of the target model Based on the fact that the jackpot probability is input, the specified jackpot medium difference ball number and the predetermined jackpot probability closest to the jackpot probability and the jackpot probability are specified and corresponding to these The attached model coefficient may be specified and set as the model coefficient of the model.

  In the above embodiment, when the control unit 42 that is a calculation means calculates the standardized jackpot number / h (game hall) that is the standardized special prize number per unit operating time, (the jackpot number (model) × the model ID) The example of calculating the standardized number of jackpots / h (game hall) by dividing the sum of these by the game time (game hall) has been explained. The standardized big hit count / h (game hall) may be calculated. For example, for a model specified from each model ID, calculate (the number of big hits (model) / operating time (game hall) of each model) and multiply this by the model coefficient of the model ID, and total these The standardized big hit count / h (game hall) may be calculated. That is, the standardized big hit number / h (game hall) is the sum of the standardized model special prize times of each model obtained based on the model special prize times and the machine coefficient for all models in the game hall specified from the game hall specifying information. Any value can be used as long as the value is obtained by dividing the value by the total operating time, and the calculation method and the order of calculation are not limited.

  When calculating the standardized jackpot number, which is the number of standardized special prizes, using the model coefficient, the calculation process is arbitrary. For example, when the model coefficient is 1.75 and the number of big hits is 100, it may be calculated by an expression of 1.75 × 100, but may be calculated by an expression of 1 × 100 + 0.75 × 100. It may be calculated by an expression of 2 × 200−0.25 × 100, or may be calculated by an appropriate calculation process according to a calculation method of a calculation program. Similarly to this, when calculating the standardized big hit number / h, which is the number of standardized special prizes per unit operating time, the calculation process is arbitrary.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the timing at which history data is transmitted from the on-site management device 30 to the information distribution device 40 is after the game hall is closed, but is not limited thereto, and the timing at which history data is transmitted is For example, it may be transmitted before the start of business of the game hall or during business.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the member identification information that can individually identify the registered member is the member ID has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the member identification information is recorded on the member card owned by the member. It may be a card ID that can identify individual member cards.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the information distribution apparatus 40 is a single computer has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the information distribution apparatus 40 may be a computer system including a plurality of computers. It may be constituted by a data totaling computer provided with a calculation means, a ranking determination means, etc., and a web server connected to the Internet and provided with a distribution means, and various ranking DBs may be stored and distributed in the web server.

  In the above embodiment, an example is described in which rankings of gaming machines installed in the game hall are distributed only for the game hall where the member operating the information terminal is registered. You may make it deliver the ranking of the game machine of the game hall which the member has not registered. In the above embodiment, an example in which the ranking of gaming machines in each gaming hall is not distributed to non-members has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and gaming machines in each gaming hall are not limited to non-members. You may make it deliver a ranking. In order to distribute the ranking of the gaming machines in each gaming hall, for example, when the gaming hall name displayed in the information terminal is clicked, the gaming hall ranking is set in the gaming hall selected by the clicking. A ranking of gaming machines may be distributed. According to this, the player can view the ranking of the gaming machine by looking at the ranking of the gaming hall and narrow down the target to the gaming hall in which he is interested, which can be used as a criterion for selecting a machine.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, for predetermined items and conditions, the ranking of each game hall and each gaming machine is determined in advance, and ranking based on this (for example, the national ranking DB or game) An example of storing a machine ranking DB, etc., delivering it if it meets a request (item, condition) from an information terminal, and determining a rank according to the request if it does not fit, and creating and delivering that ranking However, the present invention is not limited to this, and without previously storing the rankings of each game hall and each gaming machine, the rankings are all determined according to requests (items, conditions) from the information terminals, and the rankings are distributed. You may do it. In addition, all rankings corresponding to all combinations of items and conditions that can be selected on the information terminal are determined in advance by the information distribution device, all the rankings are stored, and these are distributed upon request. Also good.

FIG. 1 is a connection diagram showing an example of an information distribution apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the information distribution apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of storage contents of the game history DB stored in the hard disk of the on-site management device. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a model setting screen displayed on the display of the on-site management apparatus. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents stored in the member information DB stored in the hard disk of the information distribution apparatus. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of the storage content of the game hall information DB stored in the hard disk of the information distribution device, and FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of the storage content of the model information DB stored therein. FIG. 6C shows an example of the stored contents of the setting information DB stored therein. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the storage contents of the base information DB stored in the hard disk of the information distribution apparatus. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of basic data of each model provided by the gaming machine manufacturer. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a first example of a screen displayed on the display of the information distribution apparatus. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a second example of a screen displayed on the display of the information distribution apparatus. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a third example of a screen displayed on the display of the information distribution apparatus. FIG. 12A shows an example of the contents stored in the model coefficient DB, and FIG. 12B shows another example of the contents stored in the model coefficient DB. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents stored in the entire history DB stored in the hard disk of the information distribution apparatus. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of storage contents of the game hall total information DB stored in the hard disk of the information distribution apparatus. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the storage contents of the gaming machine total information DB stored in the hard disk of the information distribution apparatus. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the contents stored in various ranking DBs related to the game hall stored in the hard disk of the information distribution apparatus. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of stored contents of a ranking DB of gaming machines stored in the hard disk of the information distribution apparatus. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing performed between the on-site management apparatus and the information distribution apparatus. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a member ID input screen displayed on the display of the information terminal operated by the member. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a menu screen displayed on the display of the information terminal operated by the member. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of various rankings displayed on the display of the information terminal operated by the member. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a non-member menu screen. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of ranking of pachinko machines at amusement halls, where (a) is a ranking using a model coefficient set based on the number of hitting medium difference balls, (b) is the number of hitting medium difference balls It is the ranking using the model coefficient set based on the big hit probability.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 40 ... Information distribution apparatus 41 ... Communication part 42 ... Control part 43 ... Hard disk 44 ... Input device 45 ... Display

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A game hall specifying information registration means in which game hall specifying information for specifying each of a plurality of game halls is registered;
Model identification information registration means in which model identification information for identifying the model of the gaming machine installed in the amusement hall is registered;
Model coefficient setting means for setting a model coefficient for each model specified from the model specifying information registered in the model specifying information registering means;
From each of the plurality of game halls, the game hall identification information of the game hall, the model identification information of the gaming machine installed in the game hall, and the game in the gaming machine belonging to the model identified from the model identification information Information to receive the model special prize information for specifying the number of model special prizes, which is the total number of special prizes generated in the game, and the total operation information for specifying the total operating time of the gaming machine installed in the game hall Receiving means;
Based on the information received by the information receiving means, for each game hall, information for specifying the number of model special prizes for each model installed in the game hall, and the total number of game machines installed in the game hall Game hall information storage means for storing information for specifying the operating time;
Based on the storage information of the game hall information storage means and the model coefficient set for each model by the model coefficient setting means, based on the number of model special prizes and the model coefficient for each game hall specifying information. The number of standardized special prizes per unit operating time obtained by dividing the value obtained by adding the total number of standardized model special prizes for each model for all models in the game hall specified from the game hall specifying information by the total operating time Calculating means for calculating
Based on the number of standardized special prizes per unit operating time calculated for each game hall specifying information by the calculation means, each specified from the game hall specifying information based on registration information of the game hall specifying information registration means Ranking determining means for determining the ranking of the amusement hall;
Distribution means for distributing the rank information indicating the rank of each game arcade determined by the rank determination means to an information terminal connected to be communicable with the information distribution apparatus;
An information distribution apparatus comprising: An information distribution apparatus according to claim 1,
For each model specified from the model specifying information registered in the model specifying information registering means, the number of game media granted in the game being awarded in the gaming machine belonging to the model and the game being used in the prize are used. A special type medium difference number input means for inputting a special medium number that is a difference from the number of used game media;
A standard special prize medium difference number input means for inputting a special prize medium difference number to be a standard for the standardization;
Further comprising
The model coefficient setting means is a ratio between the special prize medium difference number input to the model-specific special prize medium difference number input means and the reference special prize medium difference number input to the reference special prize medium difference number input means. An information distribution device characterized by setting a model coefficient for each model based on the above. An information distribution apparatus according to claim 2,
Out of the models specified from the model specifying information registered in the model specifying information registration means, the special prize is generated for each first model that determines the generation of a special prize by performing a lottery based on a predetermined special prize occurrence probability. A model-specific prize occurrence probability input means for inputting a probability,
A standard special prize occurrence probability input means for inputting a special prize occurrence probability as a standard for the standardization;
Further comprising
The model coefficient setting means is
Among the models specified from the model specifying information registered in the model specifying information registration means, the first model among the models specified by the model specifying information registration means and the special prize medium difference number input to the model-specific special prize difference input means The ratio of the standard special prize medium difference number input to the reference special prize medium difference number input means, the special model occurrence probability input to the model special prize occurrence probability input means, and the standard special prize occurrence probability input means Set the model coefficient of the model based on the ratio of the standard special occurrence probability entered in
Among the models specified from the model specifying information registered in the model specifying information registering unit, for the second model that is not the first model, the model input to the model-specific special prize medium difference number input unit An information distribution apparatus, wherein a model coefficient of the model is set based on a ratio between a special prize medium difference number and a standard special prize difference number input to the reference special prize difference input means. The information distribution device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The information receiving means is for specifying gaming machine identification information that can individually identify gaming machines installed in each gaming hall, and the number of gaming machine special prizes that are the number of special prizes that have occurred in games on the gaming machines. Receiving the gaming machine special prize information and the gaming machine operating information for specifying the gaming machine operating time, which is the operating time of the gaming machine,
Based on the information received by the information receiving means, the game hall information storage means, for each game hall, information for specifying the number of game machine special awards of each game machine installed in the game hall, Information for identifying the gaming machine operating time of each gaming machine,
The calculation means, for each gaming machine identification information, based on the storage information of the game hall information storage means and the model coefficient set for each model by the model coefficient setting means, The unit operation obtained by dividing the standardized gaming machine special prize number obtained based on the gaming machine special prize number of the gaming machine specified from the above and the model coefficient of the model to which the gaming machine belongs by the gaming machine operating time of the gaming machine Calculate the number of standardized gaming machine special prizes per hour,
The rank determining means is specified from the game hall specifying information based on the number of standardized gaming machine special prizes per unit operating time calculated for each gaming machine specifying information corresponding to each game hall specifying information by the calculating means. Determine the ranking of each gaming machine identified from the respective gaming machine identification information in the game hall,
The distribution means distributes rank information indicating the rank of gaming machines in the game arcade determined by the rank determination means to an information terminal connected to be communicable with the information distribution apparatus. . An information distribution apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein
The member identification information that can individually identify the member that has registered for each of the plurality of game halls and the game hall identification information of the game hall that the member has registered as a member are stored in association with each other. Member specific information storage means;
A member specifying information receiving means for receiving the member specifying information from the information terminal operated by the member;
The distribution means is specified from the game hall specifying information stored in the member specifying information storage means in association with the member specifying information received by the member specifying information receiving means among the ranks determined by the rank determining means. An information distribution apparatus for distributing information indicating a ranking of game halls to be played to the information terminal that is a transmission source of the member specifying information. An information distribution apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
It further comprises operating condition setting means for setting conditions relating to the operation of the gaming machine,
The information distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the rank determining means determines the rank by excluding game halls that do not satisfy the conditions set by the operating condition setting means. An information distribution apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A game hall attribute information storage means for storing attribute information of a game hall identified from the game hall identification information in association with the game hall identification information registered in the game hall identification information registration means;
A game hall attribute information condition receiving means for receiving conditions relating to the attribute information of the game hall from the information terminal;
A game hall specifying information specifying means for specifying the game hall specifying information stored in the game hall attribute information storage means in association with the attribute information matching the condition received by the game hall attribute information condition receiving means; Prepared,
The distribution means distributes rank information indicating the rank of the game hall identified from the game hall identification information identified by the game hall identification information identification means to the information terminal that is the transmission source of the condition. An information distribution apparatus characterized by the above.

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