JPH09147232A - Management system for number of game medium using portable recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attain an easy management of acquired pinballs, coins, etc. SOLUTION: The number of pinballs are counted by a counter 1, and it is decided whether a magnetic card 3 is put into a card issuing/updating machine 5. If the card 3 is not put into the machine 5, a new magnetic card 3 where the counted number of pinballs is recorded is issued together with an identification code. If the card 3 is put into the machine 5, the data on the inserted card 3 are compared with the data on a management computer 9. An alarm is outputted when no coincidence is secured between both data, and the counted number of pinballs is added to the number of pinballs recorded on the card 3. The new number of pinballs is recorded on the card 3 and also to the computer 9, and the card 3 is returned and put into a prize exchange 11. Thus the data are compared with each other between the card 3 and the computer 9. When the coincidence is confirmed between both data, the prizes are exchanged with the cash. Then the data on the card 3 and the data on the computer 9 concerning the card 3 are erased, and the card 3 is sent to the storage part of the exchange 11. Thus the relevant control ends.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention manages the number of game media such as pachinko balls and coins for slot machines that a player has acquired by playing in a game hall equipped with a pachinko machine / slot machine. It is about technology.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of management device, a device for issuing a gift exchange card in which a count value and a date are written every time the acquired game media are counted is well known. Therefore, several cards were issued to the same person on the same day depending on the business mode of the hall, such as the one-time exchange system and the lucky number system.

[0003]

However, when a plurality of cards are issued, it is necessary for the visitor to bring them together in order to exchange the free gifts. There is a problem in that the prize exchange operation is complicated because the total must be calculated, and it has been necessary to easily manage the number of game media.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides one portable recording medium for each of the visitors to provide a game medium such as a pachinko ball or a coin for a stot machine to be used during a game. In the system that manages the number of holdings,

The number of game media is counted by the possession number management device having a counting function, and when the portable record medium is not presented, the portable record medium in which the number of the game medium is recorded is issued, and the portable record medium. Is presented, the number of the game media is additionally recorded, or the number recorded in the portable record medium is changed to the number including the number of the game media and the portable record medium is returned. At the time of settlement, the number recorded in the portable recording medium is read by the possession number management device or another device, and the portable recording medium is collected by erasing the record as necessary. ,

The number of game media is counted by the possession number management device having a counting function, and when the portable record medium is not presented, the portable record medium in which the number of the game bodies is recorded together with the identification code is issued, and the portable record medium is carried. When a recording medium for use is presented, the number recorded on the portable recording medium and the number recorded on the device side are collated based on the identification code, and when the numbers match, the number of the game medium Additional recording or changing the number recorded in the portable recording medium to the number of the above-mentioned game media and returning the portable recording medium, if the numbers do not match, an alarm is output and the settlement is performed. Sometimes the number recorded on the portable recording medium is read by the possession number management device or other device, and the number recorded on the device side is collated and settled based on the identification code and recorded as necessary. To erase and carry The second was to recover the recording medium
Configuration and

In the second configuration, when an unrecorded portable recording medium is presented, an identification code is recorded together with the number of game media counted by the possession number management device, and the portable recording medium is returned. And a third configuration described above.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below as a management system for pachinko balls, that is, payouts, which a visitor has acquired at a pachinko parlor.

The pachinko ball possession number management system 100 according to the present invention is, for example, as shown in FIG.
And a portable magnetic card 3 and card issuing / updating device 5
The control box 7, the management computer 9, and the prize exchange 11 constitute a possession number management device.

In this case, the control box 7 is also configured to control the pachinko machine 13 and the inter-lens ball lending machine 15, which are installed in plural units.

The pachinko ball possession number management system 100 having the above-described configuration constitutes each part of the possession number management device so as to function as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 2 and 3, for example.

That is, a pachinko ball is thrown into a tray or the like (not shown) of the counter 1, and a counting start switch (not shown) is provided if the pachinko ball is not automatically shown. The control is started when is input, and in step S1, the number of pachinko balls thrown into the counter 1 is counted.

In step S2, it is determined whether or not a recording switch (not shown) of the counter 1 is operated. While the switch is not operated, the counting in step S1 is repeatedly executed, and when the switch is operated, the step is performed. In step S3, it is determined whether or not the magnetic card 3 is inserted into the card issuing / updating machine 5, and when the magnetic card 3 is not inserted, the processing proceeds to step S10, in which the magnetic card (not shown) of the card issuing / updating machine 5 is inserted. A card is supplied from the card storage unit to the recording unit, and then the process proceeds to step S11 to give an identification code, for example, a date and a serial number.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S3 that the magnetic card 3 is inserted, the process proceeds to step S4 and the data recorded in the magnetic card 3 is read. In the following step S5, it is determined whether or not there is print data, and if there is print data, the process proceeds to step S6 and the management computer 9
It is determined whether or not the data recorded on the magnetic card 3 at least last time and the data read from the magnetic card 3 match, and if the data do not match, the process proceeds to step S12 and illustrated. An alarm is output by turning on / sounding an alarm device, and then the process proceeds to step S13 to operate a reset switch (not shown) provided inside the card issuing / updating device 5 to end the control.

When the record data of the magnetic card 3 and the record data of the management computer 9 match in step S6, step S6
In step S1, the number of pachinko balls counted in step S1 is added to the number recorded lastly in the magnetic card 3, and then in step S8, the new number is added to the magnetic card 3 and the management computer 9. Recording is performed (in this case, recording may be performed instead of the number that has been conventionally recorded, or additional recording may be performed while leaving conventional recording), and then the process proceeds to step S9 and the magnetic card 3 Is issued or returned, and the pachinko ball counting record control ends.

When the magnetic card 3 is inserted into the prize exchange 11 installed at a counter or the like, the clearing, that is, the control of prize exchange shown in FIG. 3, is activated.

In step S51, the data recorded on the inserted magnetic card 3, for example, the identification code and at least the number of pachinko balls recorded at the end are read out, and in the subsequent step S52, they are recorded in the management computer 9. The data at the time of the last recording on the magnetic card 3 is collated, and if the recorded data match, the process proceeds to step S53 to exchange the free gift (fractional small free gift is passed and settled), and then to step S54. After the transfer, the magnetic card 3 and the recorded data on the management computer 9 side related to the magnetic card 3 are erased, and then the process goes to step S55 to convey the magnetic card 3 to the storage unit (not shown) of the prize exchange 11 to control the prize exchange. finish.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S52 that the data read from the magnetic card 3 and the data recorded in the management computer 9 do not match, step S52.
At 56, an alarm device (not shown) is turned on or blown to output an alarm. At step S57, a reset switch (not shown) provided in the prize exchange 11 is operated to end the control.

Therefore, in the pachinko ball possession number management system 100 of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, the visitor can manage the number of pachinko balls he / she has acquired just by holding one magnetic card 3. However, there are merits that management is easy and that prizes can be exchanged quickly.

If step S5 for determining the presence / absence of recorded data in the portable recording medium is provided as described above, even when the unrecorded portable recording medium is distributed to necessary persons in the store, There is a merit that this management system works effectively.

By the way, since the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the claims. For example, step S5 in FIG.・ S6 ・ S11 ・
S12, S13, and step S52 in FIG.
It is also possible to manage the number of acquired game media without providing S56 and S57.

The simple management system configured as described above cannot be expected to have fraud prevention effects, but has an advantage that the system can be supplied at a low price.

The addition operation in step S7 of FIG. 2 is omitted, the number of pachinko balls counted in step S1 is simply additionally recorded in step S8, and the data of the magnetic card 3 read in step S51 of FIG. Can be aggregated and the prize exchange in step S53 can be performed.

The collation of the recorded data in step S6 of FIG. 2 and step S52 of FIG. 3 may be performed by collating all the contents including the recording time.

The portable recording medium may be an optical card, paper or the like. If the recording medium is printed using inexpensive paper, it does not need to be collected because the recording medium is not reused, but even in this case, a recovery mechanism is used so that it is not left in the store. It is desirable to have it.

Further, as the counter 1, for example, a device that counts pachinko balls, a device that counts coins of a slot machine, or the like that handles game media having different unit prices is connected and the game media having different unit prices are counted. In this case, it is possible to record each number on a recording medium, or in the case of counting the high-priced game medium, it is possible to convert the number to the cheapest game medium and record it. (It can be converted into the number of game media with a high unit price, but in this case, the value of the fraction becomes large, which is not preferable).

Further, a counter 1, a card issuing / updating machine 5,
Control box 7, management computer 9, and prize exchange 1
1 may be configured by integrating appropriate parts, or a part of the mechanism,
For example, the prize exchange 11 and the magnetic card issuing mechanism in the card issuing / updating device 5 may be configured as another independent device.

When a magnetic card or the like whose recorded contents cannot be confirmed from the outside is issued as a portable recording medium, the counter 1 is provided with a display unit made of liquid crystal or the like for displaying the counting result, and the counting result is recorded. It may be configured so that it can be kept.

Further, it is possible to return the recording medium recording the surplus fraction due to the exchange of free gifts at the time of liquidation as the expiration date within a predetermined period, for example, within one week.

Further, the alarms in steps S12 and S56 may be reported so that the clerk can confirm and rush from anywhere in the hall or only the counter.

[0031]

As described above, the present invention is a system for managing the number of game media such as pachinko balls or coins for stot machines to be used at the time of game by issuing one portable recording medium to each visitor. ,

The number of game media is counted by the possession number management device having a counting function, and when the portable record medium is not presented, a portable record medium recording the number of the game medium is issued, and the portable record medium is recorded. Is presented, the number of the game media is additionally recorded, or the number recorded in the portable record medium is changed to the number including the number of the game media and the portable record medium is returned. At the time of settlement, the number recorded in the portable recording medium is read by the possession number management device or another device, and the portable recording medium is collected by erasing the record as necessary. Is a quantity management system,

The number of game media is counted by the possession number management device having a counting function, and when the portable record medium is not presented, the portable record medium in which the number of the game bodies is recorded together with the identification code is issued, and the portable medium is carried. When a recording medium for use is presented, the number recorded on the portable recording medium and the number recorded on the device side are collated based on the identification code, and when the numbers match, the number of the game medium Additional recording or changing the number recorded in the portable recording medium to the number of the above-mentioned game media and returning the portable recording medium, if the numbers do not match, an alarm is output and the settlement is performed. Sometimes the number recorded on the portable recording medium is read by the possession number management device or other device, and the number recorded on the device side is collated and settled based on the identification code and recorded as necessary. To erase and carry The second was to recover the recording medium
Is a number management system with the configuration of

In the number management system of the second configuration, when an unrecorded portable recording medium is presented, an identification code is recorded together with the number of game media counted by the possession number management device to record the portable recording medium. Since it is the third number management system configured to return

A visitor can manage the number of all the game media that he / she has acquired and possessed by only having one portable recording medium. Further, since it is only necessary to present one portable recording medium at the time of liquidation for exchanging the premium, it is possible to easily perform the process.

Further, in the number management system of the second configuration, since the record of the recording medium given to the visitor and the record of the device side are compared with each other, there is an advantage that the intervention of fraudulent acts can be avoided.

In addition, in the third number management system, it is possible to hand over the unrecorded recording medium to the visitor, which deepens the communication between the clerk and the customer and contributes to the creation of a friendly atmosphere. There are advantages.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a system configuration of an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing control at the time of counting and recording.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing control at the time of settlement (exchange of prizes).

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Counter 3 Magnetic Card 5 Card Issuing / Updating Machine 7 Control Box 9 Management Computer 11 Prize Exchange Machine 13 Pachinko Machine 15 Inter-ball Lending Machine 100 Pachinko Ball Owning Number Management System

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A system for managing the number of pachinko balls or coins for a stot machine (hereinafter referred to as a game medium) used for playing by issuing one portable recording medium to each visitor. The number of game media is counted by the possession number management device having a counting function, and when the portable recording medium is not presented, the portable recording medium in which the number of the game medium is recorded is issued, and the portable recording medium is presented. When it is played, the number of the above-mentioned game media is additionally recorded, or the number recorded in the portable record medium is changed to the number obtained by adding the number of the above-mentioned game media, and the portable record medium is returned, and when it is settled, the portable medium is carried. The portable recording medium is characterized in that the number recorded in the recording medium for use is read by the possession number management device or another device, and the recording is erased as necessary to recover the portable recording medium. Itayu Technical media number management system. 2. A system for managing the number of pachinko balls or coins for a stot machine (hereinafter referred to as a game medium) used for playing by issuing one portable recording medium to each visitor. , The number of game media is counted by the possession number management device having a counting function, and when the portable record medium is not presented, the portable record medium in which the number of the game bodies is recorded together with the identification code is issued, and the portable record is carried out. When the medium is presented, the number recorded on the portable recording medium and the number recorded on the device side are collated based on the identification code, and when the numbers match, the number of the game medium is added. Record or change the number recorded in the portable recording medium to the number obtained by adding the number of game media, and return the portable recording medium. If the numbers do not match, an alarm is output, and the portable recording medium is cleared. On the recording medium for The recorded number is read by the possession number management device or another device, and is collated and settled based on the number recorded on the device side and the identification code, and if necessary, the record is erased for portable use. A game medium number management system using a portable recording medium, characterized by collecting the recording medium. 3. When an unrecorded portable recording medium is presented, an identification code is recorded together with the number of game media counted by the possession number management device, and the portable recording medium is returned. A system for managing the number of game media using the portable recording medium according to Item 2.