JP2002018087A - Prize inventory display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a prize inventory display device improving the convenience of a player and a game hall by facilitating the selection of prizes and the confirmation of an inventory state. SOLUTION: An inventory display 2 is communicatably connected to a prize management device 11 conducting the inventory management of the prizes provided to the player by using the magnitude of the acquired valuable value possessed by the player after the player plays games, receives the information on the prize inventory outputted from the prize management device 11, and recognizably displays the information about the presence or absence of the inventory of prizes to the player.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine, such as a pachinko parlor, in which a player such as a pachinko ball or a coin exchanges valuables obtained as a result of the game with a prize. And a prize stock display device for improving convenience of the present invention.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in such a kind of amusement arcade, pachinko balls and coins obtained after playing with a pachinko machine or a slot machine are prohibited from being taken home, and are allowed to be deposited in a game arcade. Other than that, they are all counted and exchanged for prizes corresponding to them.

[0003]

In order to exchange such pachinko balls or coins (acquired value) with a prize, a service counter or the like in which the number of pachinko balls or coins counted normally is described is brought to a service counter. Therefore, the prize was selected and reported to the clerk, and exchanged for the prize within the range of the value of the acquired value (such as the number of pachinko balls).

Conventionally, many actual prizes are displayed on the service counter for such prize exchange. When there are a plurality of prizes, it is necessary to secure a large exhibition space for the prizes. By actually displaying a plurality of prizes, there was a problem that the theft could easily be stolen at the time of congestion such as immediately before closing. In addition, when a player selects a prize, there is no other way than to check a number of prizes on display or to ask a clerk whether there is a prize he or she wants. Was bothersome for both.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional technical problems, and it is possible to easily select a prize and check the stock status, thereby making it easier for both the player and the game arcade. It is an object of the present invention to provide a prize stock display device with improved operability.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided a prize inventory display device, wherein a player plays a game and uses the value of the acquired value owned by the player to play the game. Is communicably connected to a prize management device that manages the prize inventory provided to the player, inputs information on the prize inventory output from the prize management device, and recognizes information on the presence or absence of the prize inventory to the player. It is displayed as possible.

[0007] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the inventory management of the prize provided to the player by using the magnitude of the acquired value owned by the player by playing the game. Since the prize management device is communicably connected to the prize management device and inputs information on the prize inventory output from the prize management device, the information on the presence or absence of the prize inventory is displayed so as to be recognizable to the player. The player can recognize at a glance the stock status of the prizes that can be exchanged at the game arcade, and the prize selection by the player becomes extremely easy.

[0008] In addition, the time required for exchanging prizes can be saved for the amusement arcade, and there is no need to display the actual prizes or all of the prizes. It is also possible to prevent or suppress the danger that the prize goes with the theft.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a prize inventory display device, wherein a prize provided to a player by using the value of the acquired value owned by the player by playing the game. A prize management device operable to communicate with the prize management device for performing inventory management of the prize inventory from the prize management device, and information on the presence or absence of the prize stock obtained by the inventory information acquisition device. A stock information display means for displaying the information so that it can be recognized by a user.

According to the prize stock display device of the second aspect of the present invention, when the player plays the game and uses the value of the acquired value owned by the player, the value is provided to the player. Information obtaining means for communicatively connected to a prize management device for managing the prize inventory, and obtaining information on the prize inventory from the prize management device, and information on the presence or absence of the prize stock obtained by the inventory information obtaining means. Is provided to the player so as to be recognizable, so that the player can recognize at a glance the stock status of the exchangeable prizes at the game hall, and the selection of the prize by the player is extremely small. It will be easy.

[0011] In addition, since the time required for exchanging prizes can be saved for the amusement arcade, and there is no need to display the actual prizes or all of the prizes, the space efficiency is improved, and furthermore, the prizes are displayed. It is also possible to prevent or suppress the danger that the prize goes with the theft.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a prize inventory display device, wherein a prize provided to a player by using the value of the acquired value owned by the player by playing the game. And a stock information display means for displaying information on the presence or absence of the stock of the prize managed by the prize stock management means so that the player can recognize the prize stock.

According to the prize stock display device of the third aspect of the present invention, when the player plays the game and uses the value of the acquired value owned by the player, the value is provided to the player. Prize inventory management means for managing prize inventory,
Since the player is provided with stock information display means for displaying information on the presence or absence of prize stock managed by the prize stock management means to the player in a recognizable manner, the player can check the stock status of prizes that can be exchanged at the game hall. Can be recognized at a glance, and the prize selection by the player becomes extremely easy.

[0014] In addition, the time required for exchanging prizes can be saved for the amusement arcade, and there is no need to display actual prizes or all of the prizes. It is also possible to prevent or suppress the danger that the prize goes with the theft.

A prize stock display device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the second or third aspect, at least the number of stocks is displayed on the stock information display means.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, in addition to the second or third aspect, the inventory information display means displays at least the number of stocks, so that the player can accurately determine the number of stocks of the prize. This is extremely convenient especially when it is desired to obtain a plurality of the same premiums.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a prize stock display device for determining whether or not the prize stock status that can be provided according to the second, third or fourth aspect has decreased to a predetermined stock number. It is characterized by comprising a status determining means and a control means capable of changing the display mode of the inventory information displaying means based on the determination by the inventory status determining means.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the second, third, or fourth aspect, a stock status for determining whether or not the stock status of the prize that can be provided has decreased to a predetermined stock quantity. Since the discriminating means and the control means capable of changing the display mode of the stock information display means based on the judgment of the stock status discriminating means are provided, the player can easily recognize the accurate stock status of the prize. It becomes something.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a prize stock display device comprising a prize information acquiring means for acquiring information on a prize which can be provided, in addition to the second, third, fourth or fifth aspect. The obtained prize information is displayed in association with information on the presence or absence of prize stock displayed by the stock information display means.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the second, third, fourth, or fifth aspect, there is provided a prize information acquiring means for acquiring information on a prize that can be provided, and the acquired prize information Is displayed in association with the information on the presence or absence of the prize stock displayed by the stock information display means, so that even if there is a change in the prize stocked in the game arcade, it is possible to respond quickly and easily. This can be displayed to the player.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an inventory display device 2 constituting a prize inventory display device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the prize inventory display device 1. The inventory display device 2 of the embodiment of the display device is installed such that a player can see the front thereof at a service counter for exchanging prizes at a game hall where a plurality of pachinko machines and slot machines are installed, for example. On the front surface of the substantially rectangular casing 3, a stock quantity display section 4 as stock information display means composed of, for example, a three-digit 7-segment LED or the like.
Are provided. In addition, each stock quantity display part 4 ...
A plurality of prize sample display units 5 each composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, which also constitutes a stock quantity display means, are provided correspondingly to them.

In FIG. 2, a prize stock display device 1 of the embodiment is a prize management device 1 which constitutes the stock display device 2 and prize stock management means provided separately from the stock display device 2.
1 and a POS terminal 12 which is also provided separately from the stock display device 2 and is set on a service counter.

The stock display 2 includes a CPU 14 serving as stock information acquisition means and control means, a ROM 16 in which a control program is written, a RAM 17 functioning as a data storage and work memory, and a stock quantity display unit. 4 (only one is shown in FIG. 2, but actually a plurality are provided as shown in FIG. 1) and the prize sample display unit 5 (only one is shown in FIG. A plurality of display drivers 18 and 19 for driving the stock quantity display unit 4 and the prize sample display unit 5 and the external prize management device 11 and the POS terminal 12. A communication unit 21 for transmitting and receiving data by communication is provided. And these RO
M16, RAM 17, display drivers 18, 19
The communication unit 21 is connected to the CPU 14 and controlled according to a program.

The prize management device 11 is installed, for example, in a management room of a game arcade together with the member management device. The prize management device 11 includes a CPU 26 serving as control means constituting inventory status determination means, and a control program. RO written
M27, a RAM 28 functioning as a work memory,
FIG. 3 in which the display 51 and the printer 52, the prize master data such as various prize names and the number of balls required for the exchange (or the value of the coin, etc.), and the stock master data of the prize are written. A prize data storage unit 29 in which a prize master file as shown is stored.
And a stock information storage unit 31 having a stock information file as shown in FIG. 4 in which data relating to the entry / exit of each prize is exchanged or replenished, that is, data relating to the stock status of each prize. Display 2 and POS terminal 1
And a communication unit 32 for transmitting and receiving data to and from the communication device 2. The ROM 27 and the RAM 2
8, the display 51, the printer 52, the premium data storage unit 29, the stock information storage unit 31, and the communication unit 32
It is connected to the PU 26 and controlled according to a program.

The POS terminal 12 has a control unit C
PU36 and ROM in which a control program is written
37 and R functioning as data storage and work memory.
AM 38 and a scanner 39 for reading information recorded on a receipt issued by a counter as described later.
And a communication unit 4 for transmitting and receiving data between the printer 41, the display 42, and the touch panel 43 provided on the surface thereof, and the premium management device 11 and the member management device.
4 and so on. Then, these ROM 37, RA
M38, scanner 39, printer 41, display 4
2, the touch panel 43 and the communication unit 44 are all CPU 36
And is controlled according to a program.

Next, the operation of the prize stock display device 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 shows a state of data exchange between the POS terminal 12, the prize management device 11, and the inventory display device 2. Based on the data of the prize master file in the prize data storage unit 29, the CPU 26 of the prize management device 11 creates prize information from each prize name and the number of balls, and transmits the prize information to the inventory display device 2 by the communication unit 32. When the CPU 14 of the inventory display device 2 receives the prize information from the prize management device 11, the CPU 14 temporarily stores the prize information in the RAM 17, and displays the prize name and the number of balls in each of the prize sample display units 5 using the display driver 19. indicate.

In this embodiment, based on the prize name and the number-of-balls data of the prize master file and the stock number data of the stock information file, the bag A: 2000 pieces: the stock number 10
Pcs, bag B: 2500 balls: 4 in stock, camera A: 5
000 pieces: 5 in stock, camera B: 4000 pieces: 2 in stock, toy A: 2500 pieces: 11 in stock, toy B: 1
000 pieces: 8 pieces in stock, electrical appliances A (for example, shaving machine or radio): 3000 pieces: 3 pieces in stock, electrical appliances B: 6000 pieces: 2 pieces in stock, CD title aa: 70
0 pieces: 8 pieces in stock, CD title bb: 700 pieces: 13 pieces in stock, CD title cc: 650 pieces: 20 pieces in stock
Individual, CD title ee: 750 coins: 6 in stock.

The display format in this case is not limited to the prize name, and a picture or illustration of the prize may be displayed.
These image data are also stored in the premium master file. Further, when there is a change in the prize placed in the game hall, the data in the prize master file is also rewritten. When the prize master file is rewritten, the CPU 26 immediately transmits the changed prize information to the inventory display 2. As a result, even when the prize is changed, the contents of the prize sample display section 5 of the inventory display device 2 can be changed quickly and easily.

Further, the CPU 26 of the prize management device 11 determines each prize and its stock quantity based on the data of the stock information file in the stock information storage section 31 to create stock display information. To the device 2. When the CPU 14 of the inventory display device 2 receives the inventory display information from the prize management device 11, the CPU 14 temporarily stores the information in the RAM 17, and displays the inventory quantity on each inventory quantity display section 4 using the display driver 18. . In other words, the stock quantity of each prize is displayed on the stock quantity display section 4 corresponding to the prize display on each prize sample display section 5.

On the other hand, when trying to exchange a prize with a pachinko ball (acquired value) obtained by the player, the player puts the pachinko ball into a counter (not shown). The counter counts the number of the pachinko balls, and writes a predetermined ticketing ID and count information on the count value of the pachinko balls on a receipt (counting card) and issues it. This ticket issuing ID is identification information unique to the counting card.

The player brings the issued receipt to the service counter and hands it to the clerk. The clerk uses the scanner 39 of the POS terminal 12 to read the information recorded on the receipt, and displays the acquired number of balls on the display 42. The player selects a prize to be exchanged by looking at the prize name and the number of balls displayed on each prize sample display section 5 of the inventory display device 2 and the number of stocks displayed on the lower inventory number display section 4, Report to the clerk.

The clerk accepts the declared prize if the prize is within the range of the acquired number of balls, hands the prize to the player, and inputs using the touch panel 43 that the prize has been exchanged. The CPU 36 of the POS terminal 12 creates prize exchange information based on the input, and transmits the prize exchange information to the prize management device 11 through the communication unit 44. Premium management device 1
When receiving the prize exchange information via the communication unit 32, the first CPU 26 returns a reception completion notification to the POS terminal 12.

Further, based on the prize exchange information, the CPU 26 increases the number of exchanges in the column of the exchanged prize in the inventory information file in the inventory information storage unit 31 by that number, and conversely, reduces the number of inventory by that number. (FIG. 4). Incidentally, the CPU 26 determines whether or not the stock quantity has become 0 by this subtraction.
When it becomes 0, the inventory column of the premium master file is set to be empty, and the inventory display information is notified to the inventory display device 2 using the inventory display information. The CPU 14 of the stock display device 2 displays the stock quantity of each prize after the change on the stock quantity display section 4, and when the information of the stock 0 is received, the display on the stock quantity display section 4 of the prize is set to 0. Flashing.

Note that the stage before the stock quantity becomes 0, for example, 5
When the stock quantity decreases to a stage such as the number of pieces (a level where the stock quantity is small), the CPU 26 changes the background color of the stock quantity display unit 4 (for example, from green to red, which is indicated by hatching in FIG. 1) and the stock quantity is changed. Notify that is about to run out. The change of the display color in this case is not limited to the background color, and the display color of the number itself may be changed. In this embodiment, the stock quantity is 5
Although the notification is made when the number becomes less than or equal to the number, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of levels may be set and the notification may be made.

When a prize is replenished (stored), information relating to the replenishment is input from the POS terminal 12 and transmitted to the prize management device 11. The CPU 26 of the prize management device 11 increases the replenishment column of the inventory information file based on the replenishment information, and increases the stock quantity accordingly. The increased inventory number is similarly sent to the inventory display device 2 to increase the display of the inventory number display section 4.

As described above, according to the present invention, the inventory indicator 2
With this display, the player can recognize at a glance the stock status of the prizes that can be exchanged at the game arcade, and the prize selection by the player becomes extremely easy. In addition, since the clerk does not need to explain the prize to the player for the amusement arcade as well, it is possible to save trouble when exchanging the prize, and it is not necessary to display the actual prize or all of the prize. , Space efficiency is also improved.

In particular, the stock quantity display section 4 displays the stock quantity of each prize, so that the player can accurately recognize the stock quantity of the prize, and in particular, wants to obtain a plurality of the same prize. This is very convenient in some cases.

Further, since the inventory display device 2 changes the display of the premium sample display section 5 based on the premium information from the premium management device 11, even if there is a change in the premium that is in stock at the game arcade, the inventory display device 2 can quickly and quickly change. It is possible to easily display the information to the player.

In the embodiment, the pachinko machine has been described as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is also effective for a slot machine for playing a game with coins, a sealed ball game machine, and the like. That is,
The earned value includes coins and points. Also, the prize names and the like shown in the embodiments are not limited to those, and other prizes may be used, and more display units may be configured in the stock display. Furthermore,
In the embodiment, a plurality of liquid crystal inventory quantity display units 4 comprising LEDs are provided.
, And a plurality of premium sample display units 5 composed of liquid crystal displays are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. The stock status of a plurality of premiums may be displayed integrally.

[0040]

As described in detail above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the player plays the game and uses the value of the acquired value owned by the player to give the player It is communicably connected to a prize management device that performs inventory management of provided prizes, inputs information on prize inventory output from the prize management device, and enables a player to recognize information on whether or not the prize is in stock. Since the prize is displayed, the player can recognize at a glance the stock status of the prizes that can be exchanged at the game arcade, and the prize selection by the player becomes extremely easy.

In addition, the time required for exchanging prizes can be saved for the amusement arcade, and it is not necessary to display the actual prizes or all of the prizes. It is also possible to prevent or suppress the danger that the prize goes with the theft.

According to the prize stock display device of the second aspect of the present invention, when the player plays the game and uses the value of the acquired value owned by the player, the player is provided to the player. Information obtaining means for communicatively connected to a prize management device for managing prize inventory, and obtaining information on prize stock from the prize management device, and information on the presence or absence of the prize stock obtained by the inventory information obtaining means. Is provided to the player so as to be recognizable, so that the player can recognize at a glance the stock status of the exchangeable prizes at the game hall, and the selection of the prize by the player is extremely small. It will be easy.

Also, the trouble of exchanging prizes can be saved for the amusement arcade, and there is no need to display the actual prizes or all of the prizes, so that the space efficiency is improved. It is also possible to prevent or suppress the danger that the prize goes with the theft.

According to the prize stock display device of the third aspect of the present invention, when the player plays a game and uses the value of the acquired value owned by the player, the value is provided to the player. Prize inventory management means for managing prize inventory,
Since the player is provided with stock information display means for displaying information on the presence or absence of prize stock managed by the prize stock management means to the player in a recognizable manner, the player can check the stock status of prizes that can be exchanged at the game hall. Can be recognized at a glance, and the prize selection by the player becomes extremely easy.

In addition, the time required for exchanging prizes can be saved for the amusement arcade, and it is not necessary to display actual prizes or all of the prizes. It is also possible to prevent or suppress the danger that the prize goes with the theft.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the second or third aspect, the inventory information display means displays at least the number of stocks, so that the player can accurately determine the number of stocks of the prize. This is extremely convenient especially when it is desired to obtain a plurality of the same premiums.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the second, third, or fourth aspect, a stock status for judging whether or not the stock status of the prize that can be provided has decreased to a predetermined stock quantity. Since the discriminating means and the control means capable of changing the display mode of the stock information display means based on the judgment of the stock status discriminating means are provided, the player can easily recognize the accurate stock status of the prize. It becomes something.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the second, third, fourth, or fifth aspect, there is provided a prize information acquiring means for acquiring information on a prize that can be provided, and the acquired prize information Is displayed in association with the information on the presence or absence of the prize stock displayed by the stock information display means, so that even if there is a change in the prize stocked in the game arcade, it is possible to respond quickly and easily. This can be displayed to the player.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an inventory display device constituting a prize inventory display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the premium stock display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a prize master file configured in a prize data storage unit of the prize management device of FIG. 2;

4 is a diagram showing a stock information file configured in a stock information storage unit of the premium management device in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating exchange of information between a POS cash register, a prize management device, and a stock display of FIG. 2;

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 prize stock display device 2 stock display device 4 stock quantity display portion 5 prize sample display portion 11 prize management device 12 POS terminal

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A prize management device for performing inventory management of prizes provided to a player by using the magnitude of the acquired value owned by the player by playing the game. A prize inventory display device, which is connected to the prize management device, and inputs information on a prize inventory output from the prize management device, and displays information on the presence or absence of the prize inventory to a player in a recognizable manner. 2. A prize management device that performs inventory management of prizes provided to the player by using the magnitude of the acquired value owned by the player by playing the game. Inventory information acquiring means for acquiring information on the prize inventory from the prize management device; and inventory information for displaying to the player information on the presence or absence of the prize inventory acquired by the inventory information acquiring means. A prize stock display device comprising information display means. 3. A prize inventory management means for performing inventory management of a prize provided to the player by using the magnitude of the acquired value owned by the player by playing the game. A prize inventory display device comprising: a prize inventory display means for displaying information on presence / absence of prize stock managed by the prize stock management means to a player in a recognizable manner. 4. The prize stock display device according to claim 2, wherein the stock information display means displays at least a stock quantity. 5. A stock status judging means for judging whether or not the stock status of the prize which can be provided has decreased to a predetermined stock number, and based on the judgment by the stock status judging device, 5. The prize stock display device according to claim 2, further comprising control means capable of changing a display mode. 6. A prize information acquiring means for acquiring information on the prize which can be provided, wherein the acquired prize information is displayed in association with information on the presence / absence of prize stock displayed on the stock information display means. 6. The prize stock display device according to claim 2, 3, 4, or 5.