JP7414565B2 - Predicted value output device - Google Patents

Description

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies. Announced at "Product Announcement Exhibition" [Publications, etc.] Published in the magazine "Amusement Japan September Issue" published on September 10, 2019 [Publications, etc.] Published in the magazine "Nihon Yugi Tsushin 8" published on August 25, 2019 Published in the magazine "SEQUENCE September issue" published on August 30, 2019.

The present invention relates to a predicted value output device for outputting a predicted value such as a predicted profit value regarding a gaming machine.

Various technologies have been proposed to support the management of gaming halls where gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines are installed.

For example, it has been proposed to obtain nail adjustment data that can achieve sales target values and profit target values (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-57581

However, in the past, in a game parlor, a prediction value such as a profit prediction value regarding profits obtained from playing games on a game machine (for example, gross profit, gross profit rate), and multiple game settings (for example, pachinko, slot special prize generation) It is not easy to understand the relationship between the setting value regarding probability, the starting value representing the number of drawings per unit out, and the installation location within the hole. As a result, it may be difficult to provide accurate support for decisions regarding the management of the gaming hall.

Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to easily grasp the relationship between a plurality of game settings and predicted values such as profit prediction values regarding profits obtained from games on a game machine and a plurality of game settings for the game machine at a game parlor. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a predicted value output device that can output predicted values.

The predicted value output device of the present invention includes an output unit that outputs a predicted profit value regarding the profit obtained by playing games on a gaming machine at a game parlor, and the predicted profit value is a value for a period consisting of multiple days, The output unit is configured to arrange the plurality of profit prediction values regarding the plurality of periods in chronological order and also to output the plurality of profit prediction values arranged for each of the plurality of game settings.

The output unit outputs the temporal transition of the predicted profit value as well as the temporal transition of the predicted game value regarding the player's game, arranged for each of the plurality of game settings.

The output unit outputs the temporal transition of the predicted profit value and the temporal transition of the game predicted value in a graph.

The output unit outputs information indicating a profit target value regarding profits obtained by playing games on the gaming machine, together with information indicating the predicted profit value.

The output unit outputs information indicating a difference value between a profit target value and the profit prediction value regarding profits obtained by playing games on the gaming machine.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a predicted value output device that can easily grasp the relationship between a predicted value such as a profit predicted value regarding profits obtained by playing games on a gaming machine at a game parlor, and a plurality of game settings. It is possible.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a gaming system 10 according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the management device 5 in the gaming system 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 3A is a conceptual diagram showing a table stored in the management device 5 in the gaming system 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 3B is a conceptual diagram showing a table stored in the management device 5 in the gaming system 10 according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an image output by the predicted value output unit 101 and displayed on the screen in the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image output by the predicted value output unit 101 and displayed on the screen in Modification 1 of the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image output by the predicted value output unit 101 and displayed on the screen in modification 2 of the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image output by the predicted value output unit 101 and displayed on the screen in Modification 3 of the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image output by the predicted value output unit 101 and displayed on the screen in modification example 4 of the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described based on the drawings.

[A] Gaming system 10
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of a gaming system 10 according to an embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 10 includes a plurality of pachinko machines 2 (gaming machines), a plurality of slot machines 7 (gaming machines), a plurality of inter-machine machines 3 (gaming devices), and a plurality of inter-machine machines. 8 (gaming device), a plurality of data display devices 9, a network 20, and an island computer 25.

In the gaming system 10, the plurality of inter-machine machines 3 are gaming devices provided respectively corresponding to the plurality of pachinko machines 2, and are connected to the plurality of pachinko machines 2, respectively. On the other hand, the plurality of inter-machine machines 8 are gaming devices provided in correspondence with the plurality of slot machines 7, respectively. Note that the inter-machine machine 3 and the inter-machine machine 8 are equipped with a banknote identification device (bill validator) and the like.

The plurality of data display machines 9 are connected to the plurality of pachinko machines 2 and the plurality of slot machines 7, respectively. The data display device 9 displays information such as a slump graph, the number of starts, and the number of jackpots for the pachinko machine 2, for example.

The network 20 is constructed using communication devices such as hubs and Wi-Fi (registered trademark) access points.

The island computer 25 is connected between the network 20 and devices such as a plurality of pachinko machines 2, a plurality of slot machines 7, a plurality of inter-machine machines 3, a plurality of inter-machine machines 8, and a plurality of data display machines 9. Intervening.

In the following description, the pachinko machine 2 and the slot machine 7, both of which are gaming machines, will be explained by taking the case of the pachinko machine 2 as an example, unless it is necessary to explain them separately.

In addition to the devices described above, the gaming system 10 is provided with various peripheral devices. Here, peripheral devices include a management device 5, a personal computer 5a, a prize dispensing machine 11, a payment machine 12, a counter 14, a ticket issuing machine 15, a prize management machine 16, a data publishing machine 17, a protocol converter 21, a modem 22, and a card. The gaming system 10 includes a center 23, a replay acceptance machine 24, and the like. Each of the devices described above is connected to a network 20.

Among the above devices, the prize management machine 16 is a prize exchange device (POS), and a prize dispensing machine 11 is also provided.

The management device 5 is configured as an information gathering device such as a hall computer, a prize management device, a membership management device, etc., for example. The management device 5 is connected to a personal computer 5a that includes a function to refer to information on the management device 5.

The above peripheral devices can communicate with the pachinko machine 2 and the slot machine 7 (gaming machine). The information output by the pachinko machine 2, the slot machine 7, and each peripheral device is output to the management device 5 via the network 20, and then further transmitted to the card center 23 via the protocol converter 21 and modem 22. Ru. Note that communication of information from the modem 22 to the card center 23 is performed via a general communication line.

In the gaming system 10, a player uses money (banknotes, coins), a member's card (gaming recording medium) 27, a non-member's card (gaming recording medium) 28, etc. to play a gaming machine (pachinko machine 2, You can play games on the slot machine 7).

Specifically, in the gaming system 10, the gaming hall (gaming hall) and the player (member's gaming Gaming media such as pachinko balls and medals (coins) are borrowed and lent to players (players who are not members or non-members). Then, the player plays a game using the borrowed gaming media such as pachinko balls and medals in the gaming machines (pachinko machine 2, slot machine 7).

Here, the "frequency" is a value obtained by converting the deposited amount into a numerical value (converted into a frequency) to be consumed in a game, and for example, when 10,000 yen is converted into a frequency, it becomes 100 degrees. Furthermore, a "member player" is a player who has a membership card 27 and who has information such as address, name, age, gender, favorite machine (favorite type of gaming machine), contact information, PIN number, etc. The player is a player whose attribute information is registered in the management device 5 in association with a member number (member ID) that can individually identify the player of the member. On the other hand, a "non-member player" is a general player whose information is not registered as a member player.

The member card 27 and the non-member card 28 are non-contact type recording media having an IC chip and an antenna, and are card-shaped or coin-shaped. The non-member card 28 is distinguished from the member card 27 by, for example, being shorter in length and width than the member card 27 and thinner in thickness. A card ID (recording medium identification information) is stored in the member card 27, and various information about the player who is a member is linked to the card ID. This linked information includes, for example, game ID (identification information for collection), membership number, frequency balance, out (launched balls), safe (balls supplied to the gaming machine, that is, balls supplied to the upper tray of the game: This information includes the player's acquired balls) and the amount spent.

In addition, information such as the number of stored balls (for slots, stored medals), points, wins and losses (safe minus outs), number of rented balls (for slots, number of rented medals), game machine type, etc. These pieces of information may be associated with historical information, daily information, weekly information, address, name, age, gender, favorite machine, contact information, password, and other information. Further, during a game, for example, the number of the game machine on which the player is playing or the number of the inter-machine machine 3 can be temporarily linked. Information that has monetary value, such as the above-mentioned frequency balance, rental balls, and accumulated balls, is called "value information." Further, the time spent playing games, the number of jackpots, etc. may be aggregated and linked.

The above-mentioned "out" (balls fired) is sometimes called "in" (number of balls inserted) in slots. Here, even if it is a slot game, it will be referred to as an "out" like a pachinko game. Similarly, the above-mentioned "safe" is sometimes called "out (number of medals paid out)" in slots. Here, even slots are referred to as "safe", just like pachinko. "Points" include visit points (points awarded when the membership card 27 is inserted into the inter-machine machine 3 and inter-machine 8), ball rental points (points awarded according to the number of balls rented), and winning/losing points. There are points (points awarded to losing customers according to the difference between the number of outs and the number of safes), operating points (points awarded according to the number of outs), etc. This information is managed by the management device 5. "Management" means updating, deleting, and retaining this information. The information is not limited to the above, but any information necessary for managing the game can be linked (associated) as appropriate.

A card ID (recording medium identification information) is also stored in the non-member card 28, and various information of the non-member player is linked to this card ID. In detail, information such as game ID, frequency, rental balls, deposit, etc., and these information are linked only for a predetermined period. However, this information is not limited to these, and any information necessary for game management may be linked as appropriate. The linked information is managed by the management device 5 similarly to the information linked to the membership card 27. Information such as a membership number and points is not linked to the non-member card 28. However, the management device 5 can hold this information so that it can be linked at any time.

Among the above information, the game ID is, for example, an ID given when money is inserted into the inter-machine machine 3 or the inter-machine machine 8, and subsequent game information is managed in association with this gaming ID. Ru. For example, when a player who does not own the member card 27 or the non-member card 28 starts a game using money, a game ID is first issued, and game information is linked and managed to this game ID. Thereafter, for example, when the non-member card 28 is issued, the card ID stored in the non-member card 28 is additionally linked to the gaming ID and managed. Furthermore, a player who owns the membership card 27 may insert the membership card 27 into the inter-machine machine 3 or the inter-machine machine 8 to start a game without inserting money; In this case, a gaming ID may be issued when the membership card 27 is received.

In addition, the gaming system 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to communicate with the prediction unit 100 via the modem 22.

The prediction unit 100 is configured to determine changes in profit prediction values (gross profit prediction values, etc.) regarding the profits obtained by the types of game machines (pachinko machine 2, slot machine 7) at the game parlor. The prediction unit 100 includes, for example, a neural network device having a known neural network function, and performs prediction based on information recorded in a virtual database in a cloud server. Here, the virtual database contains information on factors such as gaming machine operating performance data (such as outs), store operating conditions that affect business performance (weather at the time of gaming, etc.), and gaming machine models. For example, it is recorded in association with a set value regarding the probability of special prize occurrence in pachinko and slots, a start value representing the number of drawings per unit out, and an installation location within the hall. Then, the prediction unit 100 uses the information recorded in the virtual database as described above to determine the time course of the predicted profit value for each gaming machine model and gaming setting. The prediction unit 100 may be configured to perform prediction using other known methods such as multiple regression analysis, in addition to prediction using a neural network.

In the prediction unit 100, information on the time transition of the predicted profit value obtained for each gaming machine model and gaming setting is transmitted to the management device 5, for example.

[B] Details of the management device 5 The management device 5 of this embodiment will be explained in more detail below.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the management device 5 in the gaming system 10 according to the embodiment. 3A and 3B are conceptual diagrams showing tables stored in the management device 5 in the gaming system 10 according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the management device 5 includes a control section 50, an information aggregation section 52, a state monitoring section 53, a database section 54, a communication section 55, and a predicted value output section 101 (output section). have Each part constituting the management device 5 is configured by, for example, an electronic element such as an IC chip, an electric circuit, an external device (external device), and various programs that operate these devices.

[B-1] Control unit 50
The control unit 50 is configured to centrally control each unit that constitutes the management device 5. The control unit 50 includes electronic components such as an arithmetic unit and a memory, and performs control by having the arithmetic unit perform arithmetic processing using programs and data stored in the memory.

[B-2] Information aggregation unit 52
The information aggregation unit 52 is configured to aggregate information sent from each unit. Under the control of the control unit 50, game data is transmitted to the database unit 54 based on various information transmitted from devices such as the island computer 25, the inter-machine machine 3, the inter-machine machine 8, the pachinko machine 2, and the slot machine 7. Registration and aggregation, etc. Game data includes, for example, "operation (playing)/non-operation (game completion or temporary suspension of play)", "ball increase information" indicating an increase in the number of acquired balls, and card insertion for members/non-members. ``Card information'' that represents the situation, ``Frequency balance'' that represents the number of rounds held by the player, ``Used amount'' that represents the amount spent by the player on the day, ``Number of balls stored'' that represents the number of balls held by the player, etc. It is.

In addition, the information aggregation unit 52 aggregates and manages information such as the number of starts and the number of jackpots, for example. Furthermore, the information aggregation unit 52 can also manage information such as whether or not there is a jackpot, whether or not the probability is changing, and the last update time of the table. Management of these game information includes, for example, a jackpot signal, a start signal, a winning signal, a probability change signal, an out signal, a safe signal, a signal regarding the number of pachinko balls to be ejected, which are output from the pachinko machine 2, and a signal from the inter-machine machine 3. This is done based on the deposit signal, ball rental signal, replay ball rental signal, etc. that are output.

These gaming information are stored as a table in the database section 54, and in addition to being managed by the information aggregation section 52, this table is also managed by the state monitoring section 53 under the control of the control section 50. Then, the information aggregation unit 52 aggregates the vehicle performance data on a daily basis as shown in FIG. 3A.

[B-3] Status monitoring unit 53
The status monitoring unit 53 is controlled by the control unit 50 and monitors each pachinko machine 2 and each slot machine 7 based on the above gaming data (for example, the status of operation/non-operation as described above) managed by the information aggregation unit 52. , an "empty machine state" which indicates that the gaming machine is not occupied by a player, a "gaming state" which indicates that a game is in progress, and a "monitoring state" which is an intermediate state between the empty machine state and the gaming state. It is divided into three states:

[B-4] Database section 54
The database unit 54 includes various storage devices such as hard disk drives and solid state drives. The database section 54 stores the above-mentioned information as a table. This information is read and written as needed.

[B-5] Transmission data creation section 541
The transmission data creation unit 541 extracts information necessary for the prediction unit 100 from among the information recorded in the database unit 54, and creates structured data for the prediction unit 100 to take in.

[B-6] Communication department 55
The communication unit 55 includes a communication interface. The communication unit 55 is provided to transmit and receive information (signals) to and from peripheral devices such as the pachinko machine 2 and the inter-machine machine 3 via the network 20, for example. It is also possible to communicate with an external payment institution's management device through the Internet or the like.

In the present embodiment, the communication unit 55 allows the above-described prediction unit 100 (see FIG. 1) to monitor the time trends of predicted profit values (predicted values such as gross profit and gross profit rate) and predicted gaming values (outages, sales amount, and playing time). The information created by the transmission data creation unit 541, which is used when determining the time course of the predicted value (e.g., predicted value), is transmitted to the virtual database. Here, the virtual database includes operational performance data for gaming machines (such as outs), store operating conditions that affect business results (day of the week, weather at the time of play, entered events at your own store and nearby stores, etc.), Information such as the model of the machine and the number of starts per unit time of the gaming machine is transmitted from the communication unit 55 to the virtual database along with the game settings.

When the prediction unit 100 calculates information regarding the time transition of the predicted profit value (predicted value such as gross profit) and the time transition of the predicted game value (predicted value such as out), the information is transmitted to the communication unit 55. is received.

Information regarding the time transition of predicted values is managed for each game setting as predicted data for each model as shown in FIG. 3B.

[B-7] Predicted value output unit 101
In addition to the above, the management device 5 of this embodiment includes a predicted value output unit 101 so as to function as a predicted value output device. The predicted value output unit 101 allows the communication unit 55 to receive information regarding the time transition of the predicted profit value (predicted value such as gross profit) regarding the profit obtained depending on the type of machine such as the pachinko machine 2 (see FIG. 1) at the game parlor. When this happens, the predicted profit value is output. In the present embodiment, the predicted value output unit 101 is configured to output the time transition of the predicted profit value in line with each of a plurality of game settings (set start values).

Although details will be described later, the predicted value output unit 101 outputs information regarding the temporal transition of the predicted profit value to, for example, the personal computer 5a connected to the management device 5. The information regarding the time transition of the predicted profit value is displayed, for example, on the screen of the display device constituting the personal computer 5a, for each of the plurality of game settings.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an image output by the predicted value output unit 101 and displayed on the screen in the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the predicted value output unit 101 outputs, for example, the time trends of the predicted gross profit amount calculated as the predicted profit value for each of a plurality of start values (gaming settings) and the time change of the predicted cumulative gross profit amount. Outputs a tabular image in which the changes are displayed side by side. For example, regarding the predicted gross profit amount and cumulative gross profit predicted amount when the start value is "5", the values of the 4th round, 8th week, and 12th week are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction. Then, below the time trends of the predicted gross profit amount predicted when the start value is "5" and the predicted cumulative gross profit amount, the predicted gross profit predicted when the start value is "5.5" The time changes of the estimated amount and cumulative gross profit amount, and the time changes of the predicted gross profit amount and cumulative gross profit amount predicted when the start value is "6" are displayed in sequence. Note that the predicted gross profit amount is the gross profit that is predicted to be obtained in each of the 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week. Further, the predicted cumulative gross profit amount is the gross profit that is predicted to be cumulatively obtained by each of the 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week.

As described above, in this embodiment, the time trends of predicted profit values regarding profits obtained by playing games with gaming machines at a gaming parlor are outputted in parallel for each of a plurality of gaming settings. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand the relationship between the predicted profit value and a plurality of game settings. For example, when a plurality of starting values are set as game settings, it is possible to accurately grasp how profit prediction values such as gross profit prediction values change over time. As a result, it is possible to accurately support decisions regarding the management of the gaming hall.

[C] Modifications The above embodiment is an example, and various modifications shown below can be adopted.

[C-1] Modification 1
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image output by the predicted value output unit 101 and displayed on the screen in Modification 1 of the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5, the predicted value output unit 101 outputs an out prediction as a game predicted value regarding the player's game, along with the time change of the predicted gross profit amount calculated as the predicted profit value and the time change of the cumulative predicted gross profit amount. It may be configured to output the time changes of values in line for each of a plurality of start values (game settings). For example, in addition to the predicted gross profit amount and cumulative gross profit predicted when the start value is "5", the predicted out value is calculated after the 4th week, after the 8th week, and after the 12th week. Display the subsequent values horizontally. Then, below the time transition when the start value is “5”, the time transition when the start value is “5.5” and the time transition when the start value is “6” are arranged in order. to display it.

Note that the information regarding the time transition of predicted gaming values such as out predicted values is predicted by the prediction unit 100 and then transmitted to the management device 5, as in the case of profit predicted values such as gross profit predicted values. The predicted value output unit 101 outputs the predicted value as follows.

[C-2] Modification 2
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image output by the predicted value output unit 101 and displayed on the screen in modification 2 of the embodiment.

In the first modification described above, the case where a tabular image is displayed has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 6, it may be configured to display an image in a graph format.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the graphical image displayed in Modification 2, for example, the horizontal axis is the out per unit, and the vertical axis is the gross profit per unit. In the graph format image, the results of the predicted gross profit amount and predicted out value calculated for each of multiple starting values (gaming settings) are plotted, and each of the multiple starting values is connected by a line. . The predicted cumulative gross profit amount is shown as a circular image, and the diameter increases according to the amount. Here, the case where the start value is "5" is indicated by a dashed line, the case where the start value is "5.5" is indicated by a dashed-dotted line, and the case where the start value is "6" is indicated by a dashed-double line. It is shown. The prediction result for the fourth week is displayed as "4W," the prediction result for the eighth week is displayed as "8W," and the prediction result for the twelfth week is displayed as "12W."

In this modified example, the time trends of predicted profit values such as the predicted gross profit amount, and the time trends of predicted game values such as the predicted out value are displayed in graphs, so it is possible to set multiple starting values as game settings. In this case, it is possible to more accurately understand how the predicted profit value and the predicted game value change over time. As a result, it is possible to accurately support decisions regarding the management of the gaming hall.

In addition, in FIG. 6, in addition to the predicted values, the actual values for the first week (1W) and the second week (2W) are also plotted, and the transition of the actual values is shown by a solid line.

[C-3] Modification 3
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image output by the predicted value output unit 101 and displayed on the screen in Modification 3 of the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, unlike the case of the above-mentioned modification 2, the graph-format image displayed in modification 3 shows information indicating the predicted cumulative gross profit amount as a solid line circle. Information indicating the cumulative gross profit target amount as the profit target value regarding the profit obtained from the game is indicated by a broken line circle. Here, the cumulative gross profit target amount for the 12th week is displayed together with the cumulative gross profit predicted amount for the 12th week.

Therefore, in this modification, it is easily determined whether or not the cumulative gross profit prediction amount is the starting value (gaming setting) that will reach the cumulative gross profit target amount among the plurality of starting values (gaming settings). be able to.

[C-4] Modification 4
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image output by the predicted value output unit 101 and displayed on the screen in modification example 4 of the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 8, the graph-format image displayed in Modification Example 3 differs from the case of Modification Example 3 described above, in that it displays information indicating the difference value obtained by subtracting the cumulative gross profit forecast amount from the cumulative gross profit target amount. it's shown. Here, the difference value between the cumulative gross profit target amount for the 12th week and the cumulative gross profit forecast amount for each week is displayed. Further, the above difference value is shown as a circular image, and the diameter of the circular image increases as the absolute value of the difference value increases. In addition, if the cumulative gross profit forecast is less than the cumulative gross profit target amount and the target has not been achieved, it will be displayed as a white circular image, and if the cumulative gross profit forecast is more than the cumulative gross profit target amount, it will be displayed as a white circular image. If the goal has been achieved, it is displayed as a black circular image. In other words, the difference value obtained by subtracting the predicted cumulative gross profit amount from the target cumulative gross profit amount is displayed in different manners depending on whether the difference value is negative or when it is greater than or equal to zero.

In this way, in this modified example, the predicted value output unit 101 outputs and displays information indicating the difference value between the profit target value and the predicted profit value regarding profits obtained from playing games on the gaming machine. Among (gaming settings), it is possible to more easily determine whether or not the predicted cumulative gross profit amount is the start value (gaming settings) that will reach the cumulative gross profit target amount.

[C-5] Others In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the prediction unit 100 performs prediction on a cloud server, but the present invention is not limited to this. Other devices such as the management device 5 may be configured to include the prediction unit 100. Similarly, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the management device 5 includes the predicted value output unit 101 to function as a predicted value output device, but a device other than the management device 5 operates the predicted value output unit 101. It may be configured to include.

In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the time course of the gross profit and the cumulative gross profit is displayed as the time course of the profit prediction value regarding the profit obtained by playing games on the gaming machines at the game parlor, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the time course of the predicted profit value, the time course of other factors such as the gross profit rate may be displayed. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the time transition of the predicted out value is displayed as the time transition of the predicted game value regarding the player's game. The time course of other factors may also be displayed. Similarly, in the above embodiment, the case where the game setting is the start value has been described, but the game setting may be other factors such as the installation location in the hall.

Further, in the embodiment described above, the predicted value output unit 101 has explained the case where the time transition of the profit predicted value is displayed side by side for each of a plurality of game settings, but the present invention is not limited to this. The predicted value output unit 101 may be configured to output the information such as the above-mentioned time course to a printer (not shown) instead of a display, and print it on a recording medium such as paper.

Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

2: Pachinko machine, 3: Inter-machine machine, 5: Management device, 5a: Personal computer, 7: Slot machine, 8: Inter-machine machine, 9: Data display machine, 10: Gaming system, 11: Prize dispensing machine, 12 : Settlement machine, 14: Counting machine, 15: Ticket issuing machine, 16: Prize management machine, 17: Data publishing machine, 20: Network, 21: Protocol converter, 22: Modem, 23: Card center, 24: Replay acceptance machine , 25: Island computer, 27: Card for members, 28: Card for non-members, 50: Control unit, 52: Information aggregation unit, 53: Status monitoring unit, 54: Database unit, 541: Transmission data creation unit, 55: Communication unit, 100: Prediction unit, 101: Predicted value output unit

Claims (5)

comprising an output unit that outputs a profit prediction value regarding profits obtained from playing games on a gaming machine at a gaming parlor;
The profit forecast value is a value in a period consisting of multiple days,
The output unit outputs the plurality of profit prediction values related to the plurality of periods arranged in chronological order and arranged for each of the plurality of game settings ,
Predicted value output device. The output unit further outputs game prediction values regarding the game of the player in the period, arranged in chronological order and arranged for each of the plurality of game settings.
The predicted value output device according to claim 1. The output unit outputs the predicted profit value and the predicted game value arranged in chronological order in a graph,
The predicted value output device according to claim 2. The output unit outputs information indicating a profit target value regarding profits obtained in the period by playing games on the gaming machine, together with information indicating the predicted profit value.
The predicted value output device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The output unit outputs information indicating a difference value between a profit target value and the profit prediction value regarding profits obtained in the period by playing games on the gaming machine.
The predicted value output device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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