JP2000334150A - Catalog system for prize exchange - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To promote the exchange utilization of the so-called catalog prize and to further improve convenience. SOLUTION: In an amusement spot where plural Pachinko machines P are installed side by side, this system is composed of an image recording means for recording the appearance image data of plural prizes, a data storage means for storing master data such as the quantity of exchange between the prize and played result value, a CRT 34 for displaying the appearance and exchange quantity of prizes, a key switch 32 for selecting the prize displayed on the CRT 34 and an arithmetic means for subtracting the exchange quantity corresponding to the selected prize from the played result value quantity acquired by its customer. Then, the CRT 34 and the key switch 32 are provided on an inter-stand unit 1 respectively arranged corresponding to each of Pachinko machines P.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a prize exchange power log system used in a game arcade such as a pachinko parlor. More specifically, the present invention relates to a prize exchange force log system that improves convenience when exchanging prizes with game result values in a game hall such as pachinko balls and coins.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In such a kind of amusement arcade, take-out of remaining balls such as pachinko and pachislot after the game is prohibited, and all balls are counted and exchanged for prizes corresponding thereto. However, in the case of a big hit or the like, there are cases where there are no prizes displayed at the store that satisfy the customer, and the customer often reluctantly switches to an unnecessary one.

[0003]

Therefore, it is necessary to match a prize not lined up in a prize shop of a store or a high-priced commodity with a customer's request. Therefore, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No.
As shown in No. 1065, the customer is specified using a recordable card, and the number of balls and the number of balls purchased by the customer after pachinko game (these are also referred to as the number of remaining balls or the number of stored balls) are given to the customer. The data is stored in the hall computer as data.

[0004] Then, the customer uses an electronic catalog device provided at a prize exchange counter or the like to select a catalog prize recorded in advance, and to have the prize delivered or stored at an address designated by the customer at a later date. We tried to solve the problem, but with conventional equipment, it often takes time to reserve catalog prizes at prize exchange counters, etc.
In fact, it was not used much.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional technical problem, and aims to promote the exchange use of so-called catalog prizes and to provide a prize exchange catalog system with further improved convenience. The purpose is to provide.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a prize exchange catalog system comprising: an image recording means for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes in a game arcade in which a plurality of gaming machines are juxtaposed; Data storage means for storing master data such as the amount of exchange between a prize and a game result value, display means for displaying the appearance of the prize and the amount of exchange, and prize selection means for selecting the prize displayed on the display means And a calculating means for subtracting the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize from the gaming result value amount acquired by the customer, and at least the display means and the prize selecting means are respectively corresponding to each gaming machine. It is characterized in that it is provided in each of the provided units.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a prize exchange catalog system comprising: image recording means for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes; and data storage means for storing master data such as an exchange amount between the prize and a game result value. And a net management means for posting the appearance and exchange amount of the prize on a homepage on the Internet and managing the selection of the prize in response to access from the customer to the homepage, and the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize to the customer. And a calculating means for subtracting from the acquired game result value amount.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a prize exchange catalog system, comprising: image recording means for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes; and data storage means for storing master data such as an exchange amount between the prize and a game result value. Means for providing the customer with the appearance and exchange amount of the prize and receiving the selection from the customer; and calculating means for subtracting the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize from the game result value amount acquired by the customer. And communication means for controlling data communication with the catalog trader. When the image recording means receives the appearance image data of the prize from the catalog trader via the communication means, the image recording means receives the recorded data. It is characterized by rewriting the data.

According to the present invention, when the customer selects a prize recorded in the image recording means, the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize is subtracted from the game result value amount acquired by the customer. The customer can obtain a prize not displayed in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor, that is, a catalog prize, thereby significantly improving customer service.

[0010] In particular, in the invention of claim 1, a display means for displaying at least the appearance and the exchange amount of the prize and a prize selection means for selecting the prize displayed on the display means are provided for each gaming machine. Since it is provided in each unit provided, customers can make reservations for application for catalog prizes even during games, improving convenience and further promoting the use of catalog prizes. become.

In the invention of claim 2, the appearance and exchange amount of the prize are posted on a homepage on the Internet, and the prize selection accompanying the access from the customer to the homepage is accepted. In this case, it is possible to make a reservation for an application for a catalog prize from a terminal (e.g., a personal computer) provided at the terminal, and similarly, it is possible to improve convenience and promote further use of the catalog prize.

Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the image recording means for recording the prize appearance image data receives the prize appearance image data from the catalog trader through communication means for controlling data communication with the catalog trader. In this case, the recorded data is rewritten to the received data, so that the work of replacing the data of the catalog prize having a short cycle is simplified, and the convenience in the game hall can be remarkably improved.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of the present system when applied to a pachinko parlor (game room). In this figure, reference numeral 1 denotes an inter-unit unit as a unit installed for each of a plurality of pachinko machines P arranged side by side in a pachinko parlor and constituting an island, and a communication line (communication interface RS-232C is installed). Use. The same applies hereinafter.) Reference numeral 3 denotes a POS register (hereinafter referred to as a POS register), which is also connected to the home line. The POS register 3 issues a member (ID) card 6 and reads the card.

An external input terminal (key pad) for a personal identification number
9 and the data is transferred to a member management server (such as a personal computer; the same applies hereinafter) 2. Card information reading
The writing (R / W) device 3a is an example in which a card information reading / writing unit is provided externally. Card information reading / writing (R /
W) The device 3a may be built in the POS register 3. The balls obtained after the pachinko game are also counted by a counter (jet counter) 5 connected to the home line.

At that time, the member card 6 is read
Insert into the writing (R / W) device 7 to identify the customer,
The data (the number of remaining balls) is stored in the member management server 2 together with the code number of the customer via the home line. When the member card 6 is inserted into the inter-unit unit 1, a catalog can be purchased according to the number of remaining balls stored in the member management server 2. At that time, a receipt 13 is issued instead of a receipt.

The member management server 2 performs data processing for pachinko parlors. Although FIG. 1 shows an example of only one store, the member management servers 2 of a plurality of stores can be connected to a central processing computer via a public line to centrally process data of those stores. is there.

FIG. 2 shows a layout example of the membership card 6. The main member card 6 is for applying a heat-sensitive material which develops color by heat on a paper substrate, for example, and is a known material used in principle for recording paper such as a facsimile. The back side is color-printed as required like a telephone card.

In a pachinko parlor where a pachinko machine P is installed, it is considered that the influence of magnetism affects the operation of electronic equipment, which is undesirable. However, the characteristic of this material is that it is not affected by magnetism. is there. In addition, it has a feature that it is resistant to bending and is inexpensive. As shown in FIG. 2, the member card 6 has a member password (four-digit) code 21 and a serial number.
Data such as a number 22, date 23, ID / store code 24, customer name (not shown), date of birth (not shown), etc. are recorded. In the repeated data recording margin 25, data such as the number of stored (stored) balls can be recorded.

In the POS register 3, the member registration (ID, password) and the number of balls to be stored are introduced and entered into the member management server 2,
Work such as inputting the number of stored ball withdrawals and calculating deductions is performed.

The member management server 2 creates a data file as shown in FIG. 3 and manages data for each member and processes total data of stores. That is, a record card 38 of the number of balls for each member is prepared, and the date, item (1 is a special prize, 2
Is a storage (storage) ball, 3 is other prizes), a store number, the number of balls, the amount of money, a remaining ball, and the like as data.
Stored in

In addition, sales data processing after calculation of the ratio and data processing of deposits of storage balls are performed as sales data of storage balls, and a delivery instruction of a catalog prize is also issued based on data from the inter-unit unit 1 described later. In this case, the member management server 2 records member data 52 such as an address and a telephone number for each member card 6, and can automate the delivery of catalog prizes to member customers. The format of the member data 52 is shown in FIG. As the member data 52, a member number, a password, a date, a product type, a shipping address, and the like are recorded.

FIG. 5 shows a functional block diagram of the premium server 4. The image data of the appearance of the prize is recorded on the hard disk 49, and the CPU 41
(Display device) It can be displayed on 43. The prize image data (photograph / illustration) is displayed on the CRT 43 in a short time. The hard disk 49 is driven by a hard disk drive 48, and the CRT 43 is driven by a display drive circuit 42.

The prize data file 50 has data of an item name and a unit price (number of balls) and can be displayed on the CRT 43 together with an appearance image of the prize. CPU 41 is keyboard 4
The hard disk 49, the CRT 43, and the like are controlled in accordance with a program in accordance with the input from the terminal 4. The prize server 4 includes an interface 47, a home line terminal (DS)
U) 8 is connected to the home line. Then, as will be described later, transmission of the prize appearance image data is received from the catalog trader via the terminal device 56, and the data in the hard disk 49 is rewritten to the received data.

The prize server 4 is provided between the units 1
Transmits the appearance image data of the prize in the hard disk 49 and the data of the product name and the unit price (number of balls) in the prize data file 50 to the inter-unit unit 1 in response to the request from. Further, in response to a request from the Web server 58, the appearance image data of the prize in the hard disk 49 and the data of the product name and unit price (number of balls) in the prize data file 50 are similarly stored in W.
Send it to the web server 58.

The terminal device 56 is connected to a home line,
Further, a line termination device (DCE) 57 and a public line (ISD)
(N lines) to the catalog company. The terminal device 56 controls transmission and reception of data between an external catalog company and each server in the pachinko parlor.

That is, when exchanging the appearance image data of the prize held by the prize server 4, the CPU 41 is instructed to the CPU 41 by using the keyboard 44. CPU
Reference numeral 41 uses the public line via the home line and the terminal device 56 to make a catalog request to a catalog company.

In addition to the case where the manager operates the prize server 4 to make a catalog request to a catalog trader as described above, the prize server 4 may automatically make a catalog request. In this case, the prize server 4 is programmed to automatically check whether there is catalog update information (sent from a catalog trader) every day (for example, when the store is opened). As described later, the update information is downloaded and rewritten.

The catalog trader transmits the updated appearance image data of the prize (catalog prize) to the prize server 4 via the terminal device 56 and the home line using a public line in response to the request. When receiving the prize appearance image data, the CPU 41 of the prize server 4 rewrites the data recorded in the hard disk 49 to the prize appearance image data transmitted from the catalog trader as described above. As a result, the work of replacing the appearance image data of the catalog prize having a short cycle is remarkably simplified.

Next, FIG. 6 shows a functional block diagram of the inter-unit unit 1. The head-to-head unit 1 of the embodiment has a function of selling and storing balls and a function of dispensing balls and a terminal function of an electronic catalog in addition to a normal information display function or a television image display function.

That is, the inter-unit unit 1 performs a prepaid card, cash ball sales, and payout of a stored ball (hereinafter, used in the same meaning as a stored ball). The card information read / write (R / W) device 31 is connected to the CPU 37 via the interface 10 and reads / writes card data (details of this portion will be described later). In the case of a prepaid card, payment is made to the card itself by equivalent exchange, and data corresponding to the paid amount is rewritten.

When the member card 6 is inserted into the read / write (R / W) device 31, the CPU 37 specifies the ID and store data, etc., and sends the data from the member management server 2 where the data of the customer is recorded. The display drive circuit 46 reads out the CRT 3 so that the customer can know the number of stored balls.
4 is displayed. 32 is a key switch for input. In addition, the bill identification control unit 33 reads a bill.

The CPU 37 displays the number of stored balls on the CRT 34. The selection is performed by the key switch 32. The display method is 100 yen, 200 yen, 300 yen, 50 yen of the amount display.
0 yen, 50, 100, 150, 20
There are 0 and 250. The ball payout unit 35 pays out the required number of balls to the pachinko machine P via the nozzle 35A according to the selection and instruction of the customer. The change unit 36 deducts a required amount when a ball is purchased using bills, and issues change.

The inter-unit unit 1 is connected to a home line via an interface 45 and a home terminal unit (DSU) 8. When the customer operates the key switch 32 to request the display of the catalog prize, the CPU 37 requests the prize server 4 for the appearance image data of the prize, the product name, and the unit price (number of balls) as described above. Then, upon receiving this transmission, it is displayed on the CRT 34.

When the customer selects a prize displayed on the CRT 34 and selects it with the key switch 32, the prize reaches the customer as described later. A receipt 13 is issued from the receipt issuing unit 13a instead of a receipt. The item name and the unit price (number of balls) displayed on the CRT 34 together with the appearance image of the prize are data to be subtracted by the member management server 2 from the member's stored ball data.

The customer specifies the member card 6 by inserting it into the card information reading / writing device 31. Of course, in the recording section of the customer's member management server 2, the number of remaining balls (that is, storage balls) more than the prize must remain. C
The PU 37 includes a card reading / writing device 31, a key switch 32, a bill identification control unit 33, a CRT 34, and a ball payout unit 3.
5. It controls the change unit 36, the receipt issuing unit 13a, and the like.

The CPU 37 also stores the conversion ratio of the stored balls, and pays out the balls according to the conversion ratio. This conversion ratio can be rewritten by the member management server 2 or in the inter-unit unit 1. The conversion ratio may be stored in the member management server 2. In the above description, an example in which the membership card 6 is used for the head-to-head unit 1 is described. In this case, the conversion ratio is 1: 1.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view schematically showing the card information reading / writing device 3a, 7, 31. As shown in FIG. This figure is an example of an apparatus for reading code information from an optical information recording card used in this embodiment and writing a code or characters / symbols. In the case of writing (used as a ticket issuing machine), there is provided a card stocker 102 for stocking up to 1000 cards before writing. A transporter 103 is provided below the card stocker 102, and supplies a line reader / writer (R / W) processor 104 one by one.

Line reader / writer processor 104
Includes a line thermal head 104a for writing predetermined items on the supplied thermal card 6 and a photo sensor 104b for reading write information. A cutter 105 is disposed in front of the line reader / writer processor 104, and a defective card due to a writing error or the like is cut here. The written card 6 is discharged from the discharge port 106, and a card (member card) 6 is issued.

In the case of reading, the card 6 is inserted from the insertion slot 106 and the line / reader / writer 104
Read with. If necessary, information is written (recorded) on the read card 6 and discharged from the discharge port 106. These controls are performed by the application software board 10
7 is performed.

That is, the card information reading / writing device 101
When the application software board 107 is a write-only software board, it becomes a write-only (ticket issuing machine) device. When the application software board 107 is a read-only software board, it becomes a read-only device. Further, when the application software board 107 is a software board for both reading and writing, it becomes a card information reading / writing device. The control unit is connected to the member management server 2 through a communication interface.

Next, the Web server 58 is connected to the home line and manages a home page 61 established on the Internet by the store via a public line (ISDN line) and a provider 59. That is, Web
The server 58 manages the service provided by the store to each member on the home page 61. In addition to information on the store, the appearance image data of the prize from the prize server 4, the product name, the unit price (number of balls) ) Is posted on the homepage 61.

Then, access (via the provider 63) from the personal computer 62 installed at the member's home is accepted, and a predetermined validity is input (for example, by inputting the member number and collating the input number). After determining the gender, the member (customer) accepts a prize selection. Then, the prize reaches the customer as described later. In addition, the item name and unit price (number of balls) posted on the homepage 61 together with the appearance image of the prize are data to be subtracted from the member's stored ball data.

Next, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation when the customer exchanges pachinko balls and prizes (prize reservation) using the inter-unit unit 1, and FIG. 9 shows a display example of the CRT 34 at that time. It is. First, the customer (S0) sets up a unit 1 between the pachinko machines P he or she is playing.
The card 6 is inserted into the card information reading / writing device 31 (S1).

It is determined whether or not the member card 6 (S
2). If it is not a membership card, eject the card (S
21). At that time, an indication to that effect may be displayed on the CRT 34 to the customer. In the case of the member card 6, the personal identification number is entered by the key switch 32, and the inquiry is made to the member management server 2 (S3) (the screen of FIG. 9 is displayed). It is checked whether or not the customer has storage balls (storage balls) (S4). If there is no storage ball, the fact is displayed to the customer and the card is ejected (S41). If there are stored balls, the number (current number of balls held on the screen in FIG. 9) is displayed on the CRT 34 (S5).

On the CRT 34, the required number of exchange balls is displayed together with the appearance of the prize, and at the same time, the number of storage balls is also displayed based on the data of the member management server 2 (S
5). The screen display of FIG. 9 is sequentially displayed as. The customer selects a prize while watching the display on the CRT 34 (S6). The number of replacement balls required for prizes is
It is determined whether the number is equal to or less than the number of stored balls (S7).

If the number of stored balls is smaller than the number of exchanged prizes, the card 6 is discharged or the customer is informed (S7).
1). In that case, the customer's ball number selection step (S5) again
May be returned. When the number of stored balls is larger than the number of exchanged prizes, a receipt 13 is issued and used as a receipt (S
8). The screen display of FIG. Next, the inter-unit unit 1 contacts the member management server 2 and subtracts the number of balls corresponding to the number of balls paid from the number of stored balls of the customer (S
9).

The card 6 is ejected (S10), and the process ends (S11). At the stage of step 9 (S9), the prize shipping data is arranged for each customer and stored in the member management server 2, and the prize is sent to the customer at a later date. FIG. 10 shows an order list 52a to the trader in this case.

Next, FIG. 11 shows a case where the customer
6 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation when exchanging a pachinko ball for a prize (prize reservation) by accessing a home page 61 on the Internet using the Internet. The customer first (S
12) Connect to the Internet with the personal computer 62 owned by the user and access the homepage 61. Then, a predetermined catalog prize reservation screen is opened, and member data such as own name is transmitted and input (S13).

The Web server 58 determines whether or not the user is a member based on the transmitted data (S14). If the user is not a member, the catalog prize reservation screen ends (S14).
1). At that time, a message to that effect may be transmitted to the personal computer 62 of the customer. When it is determined that the member is a member, the personal identification number is input and the member management server 2 is referred to (S15). Then, it is checked whether or not the customer has storage balls (storage balls) (S
16). If there is no storage ball, a message to that effect is transmitted to the customer and the catalog premium reservation screen is terminated (S161). If there are stored balls, the number is sent to the personal computer 62 and displayed (S17).

The required number of exchanged balls is displayed on the CRT of the customer's personal computer 62 together with the appearance of the prize, and the number of stored balls is also displayed based on the data of the member management server 2 (S17). The customer selects a prize while watching the display on the CRT of the personal computer 62 (S18). It is determined whether or not the number of replacement balls required for the prize is equal to or less than the number of storage balls (S
19).

If the number of stored balls is smaller than the number of exchanged prizes, the catalog prize reservation screen is terminated or the customer's personal computer 6
2 is displayed (S191). In that case, the process may return to the customer's ball number selection step (S17) again. When the number of stored balls is larger than the number of exchanged prizes, a predetermined receipt screen (data) is transmitted to the personal computer 62 to serve as a receipt (S20). Next, the member management server 2 is contacted, and the number of balls corresponding to the number of balls paid is reduced from the number of stored balls of the customer (S22).

Then, the catalog premium reservation screen is terminated (S23). At the stage of step 22 (S22), the prize shipping data is arranged for each customer and stored in the member management server 2, and the prize is sent to the customer at a later date.

As described above, according to the present invention, the CRT 34 for displaying the appearance and the exchange amount of the prize and the key switch 32 for selecting the prize displayed on the CRT 34 are provided between the inter-unit unit 1.
, The customer will be able to make an application reservation for catalog prizes while playing games on the personal computer P, improving convenience and further promoting the use of catalog prizes. Will be able to

The appearance and exchange amount of the prize are also posted on a homepage 61 on the Internet, and the selection of the catalog prize can be accepted by the customer accessing the homepage 61 using the personal computer 62. The customer can make a reservation for catalog prizes from home or the like, and similarly, the convenience is improved and the use of catalog prizes can be further promoted.

Further, the hard disk 4 of the prize server 4
The prize appearance image data recorded in the prize 9 is transmitted to the prize server 4 by the transmission of the prize appearance image data from the catalog trader, so that the data exchange operation of the catalog prize with a short cycle is simplified. And convenience in a game hall can be significantly improved.

As described above, the prize exchange catalog system of the present invention provides an image recording means (prize server 4) for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes in a game arcade in which a plurality of pachinko machines P are juxtaposed. A data storage means (prize server 4) storing master data such as an exchange amount between a prize and a game result value; a CRT 34 for displaying the appearance and exchange amount of the prize; and a prize displayed on the CRT 34. And a calculating means (member management server 2) for subtracting the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize from the game result value amount acquired by the customer. At least the CRT 34 and the key switch 32 , Provided between the stand units 1 arranged corresponding to the pachinko machines P, respectively.

Further, the prize exchange catalog system of the present invention stores image recording means (prize server 4) for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes, and master data such as an exchange amount between a prize and a game result value. The data storage means (prize server 4), the appearance and exchange amount of the prize on a homepage on the Internet, and a Web server 58 for managing the selection of the prize in response to access from the customer to the homepage; And a calculating means (member management server 2) for subtracting the exchange amount corresponding to the prize from the game result value amount acquired by the customer.

Further, the prize exchange catalog system of the present invention stores an image recording means (prize server 4) for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes, and master data such as an exchange amount between a prize and a game result value. Means for providing the customer with the data storage means (prize server 4), the appearance and the amount of exchange of the prize, and the game result value acquired by the customer for the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize. The image recording means (prize server 4) is configured by a calculating means (subscriber management server 2) for subtracting from the amount and a terminal device 56 for controlling data communication with a catalog trader. When the prize appearance image data is received from the catalog trader, the recorded data is rewritten to the received data.

In other words, according to the present invention, when the customer selects a prize recorded in the image recording means (prize server 4), the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize becomes the game result value acquired by the customer. Since it is subtracted from the amount, the customer can obtain a prize that is not displayed in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor, that is, a catalog prize, thereby significantly improving customer service.

In particular, a CRT 34 for displaying at least the appearance of the prize and the amount of exchange, and a key switch 32 for selecting the prize displayed on the CRT 34 are provided between the inter-unit units provided for the respective pachinko machines P. 1, the customer can make an application reservation for a catalog prize even during a game, so that the convenience is improved and the use of the catalog prize can be further promoted.

Also, the appearance and exchange amount of the prize are posted on a homepage on the Internet, and the selection of the prize according to the access from the customer to the homepage is accepted. , Etc.), it is possible to make a reservation for a catalog prize, etc., and similarly, the convenience is improved, and the use of the catalog prize can be further promoted.

Further, the image recording means (prize server 4) for recording the appearance image data of the prize receives the appearance image data of the prize from the catalog company via the terminal device 56 which controls data communication with the catalog company. In this case, the recorded data is rewritten to the received data, so that the work of replacing the data of the catalog prize having a short cycle is simplified, and the convenience in the game hall can be remarkably improved.

In the above embodiment, the public line and the terminal 5
6, the image data of the appearance of the prize is directly transmitted from the catalog trader. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the data is obtained by facsimile or the like and input to the prize server 4 at the pachinko parlor. You may do it. Further, in the above embodiment, the catalog prize reservation function is added to the inter-chamber unit 1; . Further, the respective units (inter-unit units 1) and the like may be integrally formed with the gaming machine (pachinko machine P). In the embodiment, the calculating means is constituted by the member management server 2 which performs data processing in the pachinko parlor. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The cashier 3 may have it.

Furthermore, in the embodiment, only the reservation of catalog premiums has been described, but the prize displayed in the pachinko parlor can be reserved in the unit 1 between units. In this case, an order is placed during the game, and after the game, the receipt 13 is shown at the prize exchange counter to receive the prize.

As described above, catalog prizes may be exchanged without being a customer who is a member. In particular, in the case of a unit that is not delivered to the home in the inter-unit unit 1 but can be received at the prize exchange counter, for example, a visitor card different from the membership card is created, and the visitor card is added to the visitor card by the jet counter (counter) 5. The counted number of balls may be recorded, and the number of balls may be handled in the same manner as a storage ball (storage ball), so that the prize unit 1 can exchange catalog prizes.

Further, in the embodiment, the jet counter (counter) 5 has been described as being provided on the game machine island one.
However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and one counter (counter) may be provided for each pachinko machine P (game machine). According to such a configuration, catalog prizes can be exchanged in the inter-unit unit 1 by handling the amount counted by the counter in the same way as a storage ball (storage ball) without using a visitor card as described above.

Although the card 6 of the above embodiment has optical information recorded thereon, the card 6 may be of another type such as a magnetic type or an IC type. In the embodiment, the payout of the storage balls is not particularly limited in terms of time, but may be limited in terms of management and accounting.

Further, the gaming result value is not limited to the pachinko ball of the embodiment, but may be a coin or the like. The gaming machine is not limited to the pachinko machine of the embodiment but may be a slot machine. The game result value includes the game media (balls and coins) paid out as a result of the game, but also includes the points and credits given as a result of the game.

Furthermore, an enclosed ball-type gaming machine in which a gaming machine also plays with a score (balls are circulated in the machine, the number of balls to be paid out is given as a point, and a pachinko ball can be fired for the number of points), a credit-type slot machine (For example, all are displayed as points), and furthermore, a so-called video-type pachinko game machine or the like using a virtual board in which the board is entirely constituted by a liquid crystal display or the like and balls are imaged may be used.

Here, the following can be grasped from the embodiments described above. (1) In a game arcade in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side, image recording means for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes, and data storing master data such as an exchange amount between the prizes and a game result value. Storage means, display means for displaying the appearance of the prize and the exchange amount, prize selection means for selecting the prize displayed on the display means, and the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize. A computing means for subtracting from the game result value acquired by the customer, and the appearance of the prize and the exchange amount are posted on a homepage on the Internet, and selection of the prize accompanying the access from the customer to the homepage is performed. And at least the display means and the prize selecting means, each of which is provided for each of the gaming machines. A catalog system for prize exchange, which is provided in the catalog. (2) In a game arcade in which a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side, image recording means for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes, and data storing master data such as an exchange amount between the prizes and a game result value. Storage means, display means for displaying the appearance of the prize and the exchange amount, prize selection means for selecting the prize displayed on the display means, and the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize. The computing means for subtracting from the game result value acquired by the customer and communication means for controlling data communication with a catalog trader, wherein the image recording means comprises a catalog through the communication means. When the prize appearance image data is received from the trader, the recorded data is rewritten to the received data, and at least the display means and the prize selection are performed. A prize exchange catalog system, wherein the means is provided in each of the units provided corresponding to each of the gaming machines. (3) Image recording means for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes, data storage means for storing master data such as an exchange amount between the prize and the game result value, and an Internet for storing the appearance and the exchange amount of the prize. Internet management means for posting on the above homepage and managing the selection of prizes according to access from the customer to the homepage,
A computing unit for subtracting the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize from the game result value amount acquired by the customer, and a communication unit for controlling data communication with a catalog trader, A prize exchange catalog system, wherein the image recording means rewrites the recorded data to the received data when the prize appearance image data is received from the catalog trader via the communication means.

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As described above in detail, according to the present invention, when a customer selects a prize recorded in the image recording means, the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize becomes a game result value acquired by the customer. Since it is subtracted from the amount, the customer can obtain a prize that is not displayed in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor, that is, a catalog prize, thereby significantly improving customer service.

In particular, according to the first aspect of the present invention, display means for displaying at least the appearance and exchange amount of the prize, and prize selection means for selecting the prize displayed on the display means are provided for each gaming machine. Since it is provided in each unit provided, customers can make reservations for application for catalog prizes even during games, improving convenience and further promoting the use of catalog prizes. become.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the appearance and exchange amount of the prize are posted on a homepage on the Internet, and the selection of the prize in response to access from the customer to the homepage is accepted. In this case, it is possible to make a reservation for an application for a catalog prize from a terminal (e.g., a personal computer) provided at the terminal, and similarly, it is possible to improve convenience and promote further use of the catalog prize.

Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the image recording means for recording the prize appearance image data receives the prize appearance image data from the catalog trader through communication means for controlling data communication with the catalog trader. In this case, the recorded data is rewritten to the received data, so that the work of replacing the data of the catalog prize having a short cycle is simplified, and the convenience in the game hall can be remarkably improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a premium exchange catalog system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a card layout.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of file data stored in a member management server.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a member data file at the time of catalog sales.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the premium server.

FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of an inter-unit unit.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view schematically showing a card information reading / writing device.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of catalog prize reservation using a unit between cars.

9 is a diagram showing a CRT display example at the time of catalog prize reservation in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing data of a prize order list to a trader.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart when catalog prize reservation is performed by the home personal computer via the Internet.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Inter-unit (each unit) 2 Member management server (computing means) 3 POS cash register 3a, 7, 31 Card information reading / writing device 4 Premium server (image recording means / data storage means) 5 Counter 6 Member card 32 Key switch (prize selection means) 34 CRT (display means) 56 Terminal device (communication means) 58 Web server (net management means)

Claims (3)

[Claims] In a game arcade where a plurality of gaming machines are arranged side by side, image recording means for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes, and master data such as an exchange amount between the prizes and a game result value are stored. Data storage means, display means for displaying the appearance of the prize and the exchange amount, prize selection means for selecting the prize displayed on the display means, and the exchange corresponding to the selected prize. Computing means for subtracting the amount from the gaming result value amount acquired by the customer, wherein at least the display means and the prize selecting means are provided in each of the unit units corresponding to each of the gaming machines. A catalog system for prize exchange, which is provided in Japan. 2. An image recording means for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes, a data storage means for storing master data such as an exchange amount between the prize and a game result value, an appearance of the prize and the exchange amount On a homepage on the Internet, and net management means for managing selection of a prize in response to access from the customer to the homepage, and the game result obtained by the customer obtaining the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize. A prize exchange catalog system, comprising: calculation means for subtracting from a value amount. 3. An image recording means for recording appearance image data of a plurality of prizes, a data storage means for storing master data such as an exchange amount between the prize and a game result value, an appearance of the prize and the exchange amount To the customer, a means for receiving a selection from the customer, a calculating means for subtracting the exchange amount corresponding to the selected prize from the game result value amount acquired by the customer, Communication means for controlling data communication between, when the image recording means receives the prize appearance image data from the catalog trader via the communication means, the recorded data to the received data A premium exchange catalog system characterized by rewriting.