JP2002360913A - Game machine and electronic medal lenting machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and an electronic medal lenting machine and particularly provide a coinless game machine and electronic medal lenting machine capable of carrying out a game by medal electronic data (playing the game completely without corporeal medals) instead of corporeal medals. SOLUTION: In the game machine apparatus, the medals are controlled by electronic data expressed by an electric signal. The game machine is provided with a discriminating means for discriminating the truth of a data record medium recording the input money or storage data of the medals and reading the sum of money of the input money or the data of the data record medium, an input signal output means for outputting an input signal related to the sum of money of input money or the medals electronic data according to the storage data recorded in the data record medium, and an put-out signal output means for outputting the medals electronic data obtained from the result of the game as an put-out signal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game console device and an electronic game medium lending machine installed in a game store or the like (for example, a pachinko parlor or a game center), and more particularly to a tangible game medium (for example, a coin). Etc.) instead of all game media electronic data (play without using any tangible game media)
The present invention relates to a coinless gaming table device and an electronic game medium lending machine capable of executing a game by means of a game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a game console (for example, a slot machine) installed in a game arcade can play a game using a tangible game medium (for example, a coin). The slot machine inserts money (for example, 1,000 yen bill) into an adjacent game medium lending machine, borrows tangible game media (50 sheets) corresponding to money, and then starts a game. . The player sequentially inserts a desired number of coins out of the borrowed tangible game media (hereinafter, referred to as coins) into the coin insertion slot and executes the game by operating the game start switch and the stop switch. is there. As described above, in the slot machine, it is necessary to insert a desired number of coins every time before the start of the game, and the operation is troublesome and complicated.

[0003] In recent years, a desired amount of tangible coins borrowed prior to the start of a game has been put together and accumulated in advance from a coin slot of a slot machine, and credits within the accumulated range have been accumulated. A credit-type slot machine that consumes coins borrowed by operation of a game start switch at each time of execution of a game from a unit (subtraction processing at any time) and executes a game has become widespread. Even with the credit-type slot machine, it is necessary to collect the quantity and put it in a coin slot in advance and accumulate the quantity, which is a little less complicated than the slot machine.

[0004]

In recent (recent) gaming machine slot machines, any of the devices uses a tangible coin to execute a game. Must be inserted each time, and even if it becomes a credit-type slot machine in recent years, it is necessary to insert it with coins until it accumulates, it is troublesome and complicated, Problems such as dirty hands due to touching the hands were pointed out.

[0005] In addition, a large number of coins must be purchased (prepared) at a game store, and facilities such as a coin replenishing device such as a coin counter, a coin collecting device, and an automatic coin replenishing system of a coin washing device are provided. Is indispensable, and there is a problem that capital investment costs increase. A payout hopper device having a mechanism for accumulating coins and paying out coins as needed is provided in the main body of the slot machine, and a coin selector for selecting inserted coins is provided near the insertion slot. The dispensing hopper device and the coin selec have troubles such as malfunctions during operation and various troubles such as jamming coins frequently occurring. Each time, the clerk needs to perform a repair work, which has unnecessary time and labor. Was. Furthermore, fraudulent activities by goto teachers, which have become a serious problem for game arcades, have frequently occurred. The key of the slot machine is illegally opened and the coins stored in the payout hopper device provided inside are removed. As described above, the game store could not prevent the IN output (number of coins) and the OUT output (number of coins) of each slot machine since it could not be monitored. Also, coin I
Since the N output and the OUT output cannot be monitored, management (fraction management) cannot be performed if a player plays a game with a coin brought in from another store or moves from one store to another while holding the coin.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is intended to execute a game based on electronic data corresponding to a game medium without using a tangible coin. Controlling capital investment costs, simplifying player insertion operations, and preventing any fraud by monitoring the IN output (number) and OUT output (number) of coins of each installed slot machine as electronic data management. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming table device and an electronic game medium lending machine that are enabled.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a game is executed by operating a game start switch by using a borrowed game medium, and the game medium is used as a reward for winning. In the gaming table device configured to receive the payout, the game medium is a game medium electronic data represented by an electric signal, the data recording medium of the inserted money or the storage data of the game medium is recorded. Identifying means for identifying authenticity, and reading out the amount of inserted money or accumulated data of the data recording medium, and the game medium electronic data according to the amount of inserted money or accumulated data recorded on the data recording medium. In connection therewith, an input signal output means for outputting an input signal corresponding to the insertion of the game medium, and a payout signal output for outputting the game medium electronic data acquired as a payout signal as a result of the game. Means, by configuration with, is achieved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming table apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the storage means for storing game medium electronic data, and the stored game A data display unit for displaying the number of media electronic data, and a credit unit for temporarily accumulating game media electronic data corresponding to a predetermined number of game media; This is achieved by accumulating the game medium electronic data corresponding to the above-mentioned game medium in the credit unit, storing the remaining game medium electronic data in the storage unit, and displaying the data on the data display unit.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming table apparatus according to the first or second aspect, further comprising a pull-down switch, wherein a predetermined switch is provided by operating the pull-down switch. This is achieved by a configuration in which the game medium electronic data corresponding to the quantity is transferred from the storage unit to the credit unit.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming table apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the operation is performed when the game is completed and the settlement is made. And a data recording means for recording or rewriting the game medium electronic data stored in the storage means and / or the credit section on a data recording medium by operating the payment switch. Is achieved.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a game is executed by operating a game start switch using a borrowed game medium, and the game medium is paid out as a reward. The gaming table device main body and the game medium are game medium electronic data represented by electric signals, and identify the authenticity of a data recording medium on which accumulated money or accumulated data of the game medium is recorded, And an electronic game medium lending machine having identification means for reading out the amount of the inserted money or the accumulated data of the data recording medium, the electronic game medium lending machine comprises: Or, an input signal output unit for outputting an input signal corresponding to the game medium electronic data corresponding to the stored data recorded on the data recording medium to the game console main body, and a result of the game. The configuration in which a payout signal input means for receiving a payout signal of game media electronic data acquired from the game machine main unit, a, is achieved.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic game medium lending machine according to the fifth aspect, comprising: storage means for storing game medium electronic data; A data display unit for displaying the number of game media electronic data, and a credit unit for temporarily storing game media electronic data corresponding to a predetermined number of game media is provided on the gaming table device main body side. From among the input signals, the game media electronic data corresponding to the predetermined number of game media is stored in the credit unit, and the remaining game media electronic data is stored in the storage unit and displayed on the data display unit. This is achieved by the configuration.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic game media lending machine according to the fifth or sixth aspect, further comprising a withdrawal switch, and operation of the withdrawal switch. By transferring the game medium electronic data corresponding to a predetermined quantity from the storage means to a credit unit provided on the game console apparatus main body side,
Achieved.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic game medium lending machine according to any one of the fifth to seventh aspects, wherein the game is completed and the settlement is performed. And a data recording unit for recording or rewriting the game medium electronic data stored in the storage unit and / or the credit unit on a data recording medium by operating the settlement switch. This is achieved by the configuration.

The above object is achieved according to claim 9 of the present invention.
The gaming table device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: a visual display unit that changes a display in accordance with the number of game medium electronic data acquired as a result of the game. Is achieved by

According to claim 10 of the present invention, there is provided an electronic game medium lending machine according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the data of the game medium electronic data acquired as a result of the game is provided. This is achieved by providing a configuration including visual display means whose display changes according to the number.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an amusement arcade apparatus according to the fourth aspect, wherein the number of the amusement arcade or the identification code of the game arcade or the game arcade together with the balance data on the data recording medium This is achieved by recording all or two or one of the due dates.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic gaming medium lending machine according to the eighth aspect, wherein the gaming machine number or the amusement shop identification code is stored in the data recording medium together with the balance data. Alternatively, this is achieved by recording all or two or one of the due dates of the game.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In addition, in the description here, the description will be made based on the embodiment of the slot machine of the gaming table device installed in the amusement store, but not limited to the slot machine, a game using an arrangement gaming machine or the like or a pachinko ball Slot machine, a pachinko machine, or the like, or a slot machine installed in a game center or the like.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a gaming table apparatus 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, in which a slot machine installed on a medal gaming island of a gaming shop is shown as an example. In FIG. 1, the gaming table apparatus 1 is provided with a visual display means 13 described later near the uppermost portion of the front of the main body, and is turned around by a driving device (stepping motor or the like) not shown near the center of the front of the main body. The reels 2a, 2b, and 2c are provided side by side, and are provided with a sufficiently large rectangular symbol display section 3 so that numbers, symbols, and the like provided on each reel can be simultaneously checked. Immediately below the number of game media electronic data to be consumed in one game (for example, 3
Selection switch 4 for selecting a multiple of 50, a setting of 50 cards, etc.), a start switch 5 for starting a game, and individually stopping the rotation of the reels 2a, 2b, 2c for each reel. A plurality of stop switches 6a, 6b, 6c are provided.

In the lower part of the front of the main body of the gaming table apparatus 1, a bill insertion slot 7 for inserting bills and a stack type bill identification means (device) (not shown), And a data display unit 8 for displaying the number of game media electronic data according to the amount of the inserted money when the game is inserted, and the game media electronic data corresponding to a predetermined quantity of the game media is previously credited to the game console device 1. A withdrawal switch 9 (same function as a lending switch) for withdrawing to the unit 27, a settlement switch 10 for making a settlement at the end of the game, and a data recording medium discharge port 11 (hereinafter, referred to as a discharge port) for discharging a data recording medium described later.
And a data recording medium insertion port 12 for executing a game using the data recording medium.
(Hereinafter, referred to as a data card slot).
The data recording medium (hereinafter, referred to as data cards) for recording the balance data of the game medium electronic data paid out from the data card outlet 11 via the data card payout means 31 is, for example, an IC card, an IC coin, or the like. Ejected after recording on barcode card etc. Here, the data is recorded on a data card and discharged, but in a store having a membership card dedicated to a game store, the data may be recorded on a member card and discharged.

Next, the configuration of the visual display means 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Visual display means 1
Reference numeral 3 indicates that the jackpot display or the acquisition status of the game medium electronic data of the player in the gaming table apparatus 1 is externally appealed, and the time is saved without transferring the acquired coins to the ball box. . As shown in FIG. 2, the visual display means 13 is provided at the center of the left and right lamps and comprises, for example, three display areas 13a, 13b and 13c. For example, when the display area 13a is lit, it indicates that the number of acquired data (number of pieces) is 300 or more. When the display areas 13a and 13b are lit, the number of acquired data (number of pieces) is 500. Display area 13 and the display area 13
When all of a, 13b, and 13c are lit, it indicates that the number of acquired data (number) is 700 or more. It should be noted that the visual display means 13 may display the whole area instead of the divided area display as described above and change the display color to notify the acquisition status. A somewhat protruding structure further increases the appeal. Further, the visual display means 13 may be provided at a location (a curtain plate or the like) separate from the game console main body. Further, when the visual display means 13 determines that a game is to be performed by inserting a data card or the like illegally brought in from another shop, the data card identifying means 25 determines that the game is something other than our shop (different game shop code). Also has a function of displaying a warning of impropriety.

Next, the configuration of the control means 20 provided inside the game console 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 20 denotes a control unit (control circuit), which is a currency classifying unit 21 (for example, a coin, a 1,000-yen banknote, a high-value banknote, a prepaid card, and the like) and a banknote classifier 21 ( A money classifier or a card reader / writer, etc.), a calculating means 22 for calculating and calculating game media electronic data corresponding to the number of lent game media according to the amount of inserted money, and a storing means 23 for storing and storing the calculation result. A data display means 24 for displaying the calculation result of the calculation means 22 as data, a data card identification means 25 for reading the authenticity of the inserted data cards and stored data, and a game medium electronic device corresponding to a predetermined quantity by operating the withdrawal switch 9. An input signal output unit 26 for outputting an input signal of data, a credit unit 27 for temporarily storing game medium electronic data relating to the input signal, A payout signal output unit 28 that outputs a payout signal of the game medium electronic data based on the acquisition information detected by the hit sensor, and a storage amount of the game medium electronic data stored in the storage unit 23 as a result of the game exceeds a predetermined number. Visual display means driving means 29 for turning on the visual display means 13 in case of
The operation of 0 comprises a data recording means 30 for recording or rewriting the balance of the game medium electronic data stored in the storage means 23 in the data cards, and a data card payout means 31 for discharging the data cards. The components are associated with each other via the CPU 32 to operate properly. The output signals from the control means 20 provided inside all the installed gaming machines 1 as well as the jackpot output signals of the gaming machine 1 and the trouble output signals of the gaming machines are transmitted to a hall computer (not shown). Are transmitted and received, and division management, sales management, and the like can be controlled.

Next, the operation of the game console 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, a preparation stage from the insertion of money or data cards to the start of a game will be described with reference to FIG. (Operation in Game Preparation Stage) FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the gaming table apparatus 1 in a preparation stage before the game starts.

First, when moneys or data cards storing the stored data of game medium electronic data are inserted into the money insertion slot 7 or the data card insertion slot 12, respectively (S1), the vicinity of each insertion slot is set. A sensor (not shown) is provided to determine which of the coins and the data cards has been inserted (S2). Here, for example, when money is inserted (Y), the money identification means 21 determines whether or not the inserted money is genuine (S
3). Here, when it is determined that the bill is genuine (Y), the money amount (money amount data) of the inserted money is read by the money classifier 21 (S4).

Then, of the game medium electronic data corresponding to the read amount (amount data), the credit unit 27
(For example, equivalent to 50 sheets) and the remaining game medium electronic data (for example, 51 sheets or more)
2 (S5), a part of the game medium electronic data is stored in the credit unit 27, and the rest is stored in the storage unit 23 (S6). The game medium electronic data stored in the storage unit 23 is driven by the data display unit 24 and displayed on the data display unit 8 (S7). If it is determined in S3 that the bill is not genuine (N), the inserted money is returned to the money insertion slot 7 and discharged (S3).
8).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2 that the inserted card is a data card (N), the data card identifying means 25 determines whether or not the data card is issued by the store (game). A game store identification code such as a machine number, an alphanumeric character or a code number, or a game date is identified) (S9). Here, when it is determined that the data cards are issued by our shop (the game shop identification code of our shop) (Y), the data card identification unit 25 outputs the game medium electronic data recorded with the data cards. The stored data is read (S10) and calculated by the calculating means 22 (S4), a part of which is stored in the credit unit 27, and the remaining data is stored in the storing means 23 (S4).
6). Then, the game medium electronic data stored in the storage unit 23 is displayed on the data display unit 8 via the data display unit 24 (S7). When it is determined in S9 that the data cards are not those issued by our shop (different game store identification codes) (N), the data cards are returned from the data card slot 12 and ejected (S11). ).
At this time, a warning is displayed on the visual display means 13. As described above, the gaming table apparatus 1 is in a standby state for executing a game.

Next, the operation of the gaming table apparatus 1 at the stage of executing a game will be described with reference to FIG. (Operation in the Game Execution Stage) FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the gaming table apparatus 1 in the game execution stage.
Hereinafter, description will be made in order.

First, it is determined whether or not the selection switch 4 for selecting the number of game media (actually, game media electronic data) to be consumed in one game is pressed (S1).
2). Here, if the selection switch 4 is not pressed (N), the waiting state continues until the selection switch 4 is pressed. If the selection switch 4 is pressed (Y), the process proceeds to the next step and the start switch 5
It is determined whether or not has been pressed (S13). here,
When the button is not pressed (N), the waiting state continues until the button is pressed. When the button is pressed (Y), the game medium electronic data stored in the credit unit 27 is stored in the game selected by the selection switch 4 described above. Consumed by the quantity of the medium,
At the same time, the three reels 2a, 2b, 2c start to be rotated by the driving device (S14).

Next, the player operates the stop switches 6a, 6
It is determined whether or not b and 6c have been pressed (S15). Here, if not pressed (N), the stop switch 6
a, 6b, and 6c until the reels 2a, 2b, 2
c continues to rotate. Further, the stop switches 6a, 6b, 6
If c is pressed (Y), the process proceeds to determine whether or not the result of the game is successful (S16). Here, in the case of a win (Y), a payout signal of the game medium electronic data according to the win situation is output from the payout signal output means 28 (S17), and is already stored in the storage means 23 in the arithmetic means 22. An addition process is performed on the game medium electronic data (S18). Then, the result is replaced with the previous data and stored in the storage means 23 (S19). The accumulation result is displayed on the data display unit 8 via the data display means 24, for example, as numerical data (S20). In the case of no hit, the payout signals of the game medium electronic data corresponding to the number of the game media selected by the selection switch 4 are outputted from the payout signal output means 28, and are already stored in the storage means 23 in the arithmetic means 22. Subtraction processing is performed from the game media electronic data. With the above, one execution of the game ends.

Next, it is determined whether or not the balance of the game medium electronic data is stored in the storage means 23 (S21). Here, when all the game medium electronic data has been consumed and there is no more stored data (N), the game ends at that point. When the game medium electronic data is stored (Y), it is determined by the player himself whether to continue the game (S22). Here, when the player determines that the game is not continued (N), the game is completely ended by pressing the settlement switch 10 (S2).
3). On the other hand, if the game is to be continued (Y), it is determined whether or not accumulated data exists in the credit unit 27 (S24). Here, when accumulated data exists in the credit section 27 (Y), the game can be continuously executed by pressing the selection switch 4 (S12).

On the other hand, when there is no more stored data in the credit unit 27 (N), a predetermined amount of game medium electronic data is transferred from the storage unit 23 to the credit unit 27 by pressing the withdrawal switch 9 and stored therein ( S25). in this case,
The data stored in the storage means 23 is stored in the credit unit 2 described above.
The game media electronic data sent to 7 is subtracted by the arithmetic means 22 and the result is displayed on the data display section 8 and stored in the storage means 23 as new storage data.

Next, the operation of the game console 1 at the stage of ending the game will be described with reference to FIG. (Operation at Game End Stage) FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the gaming table apparatus 1 at the game end stage.

First, at the end, it is determined whether or not the storage means 23 has balance storage data of the game medium electronic data (S21). Here, when there is no accumulated data (N), the game is ended as it is. On the other hand, if there is stored data (Y), the process proceeds to determine whether the settlement switch 10 has been pressed (S26). If the settlement switch 10 is not pressed (N), the settlement switch 1
The wait state continues until 0 is pressed. When the settlement switch 10 is pressed (Y), the process proceeds to the next step, and the balance storage data of the game medium electronic data is recorded or rewritten on the data cards by the data recording means 30 (S2).
7). In this case, not only the balance accumulation data of the game medium electronic data, but also information of the game console number or the game store identification code used in the game or the date of the game (such as date and time) is recorded (all information or 2 to 1). Is recorded). Then, the data cards are ejected by driving the data card payout means 31 (S28). Thus, a series of games are all completed. The player holds the ejected data cards and moves to another game console or returns home to exchange for prizes (cash-up) at a data card processing machine of a prize counter (not shown). .

According to the gaming table apparatus 1 of the first embodiment of the present invention described above, the player does not use any tangible coins at the time of executing the game, and the game media electronic data corresponding to the game media is entirely used. It is processed based on it, and the game can be executed. Therefore, the player does not have to perform the complicated operation of inserting the borrowed coin into the coin slot one by one,
The hands will not get dirty as they will not touch the coins.

In a game store, there is no need to purchase (prepare) a large amount of coins, and facilities such as a coin replenishing device such as a coin counter, a coin collecting device, and an automatic coin replenishing system of a coin washing device are provided. Since it becomes unnecessary, the capital investment cost is small and the capital investment amount can be suppressed. In addition, various troubles such as troubles in the operation of the payout hopper device and the coin selector provided inside the slot machine and coin jamming do not use tangible coins. Eliminating unnecessary time and effort for rehabilitation work. In addition, by illuminating and displaying the acquisition status of the game medium electronic data by the visual display means, the player can save the trouble of transferring the acquired coins to the ball box and visually appeal the acquisition status to other players. I can do it. Further, the data recording medium on which the balance accumulation data of the game medium electronic data is recorded contains various information such as a game console number or a game shop identification code used in the game or a game date, and this data recording medium is used. The gaming store can monitor the number of coins output and the number of coins output from each slot machine as data, thus preventing fraudulent activities such as illegal withdrawal and carry-in from other stores. This makes it possible to grasp (destination of coins, etc.) even if the player moves and plays the game, so that division management and sales management become clear.

Next, the configuration of the second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.
It will be described in detail based on. FIG. 7 is a schematic front view of a gaming table apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and shows a slot machine installed on a medal gaming island of a gaming shop as an example. The same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

As shown in FIG. 7, a gaming table apparatus 40 according to a second embodiment of the present invention comprises a gaming table apparatus main body 41 (slot machine) and an electronic game medium lending machine 42 in a pair. Is configured. Here, a description will be given of a pair of the game console device main body 41 and the electronic game medium lending machine 42, but the present invention is not limited to this.
A single electronic game medium lending machine 42 is installed at the center of the electronic game medium lending machine.

In FIG. 7, a game console main body 41 of the game console 40 has three reels 2a, 2b, 2c which are wound around a center of the front of the main body by a driving device (stepping motor or the like) not shown. It is provided with a rectangular symbol display section 3 of sufficient size so that numbers, symbols and the like provided on each reel can be simultaneously checked. Immediately below this, a selection switch 4 for selecting the quantity of game media electronic data to be consumed in one game (arbitrarily settable, for example, every multiple of 3, 50 sheets, etc.), and a button for starting the game A start switch 5 and three stop switches 6a for stopping the rotation of the reels 2a, 2b, 2c for each reel.
6b and 6c.

On the other hand, the electronic game media lending machine 42 disposed adjacent to (in this case, on the right side of) the game console apparatus main body 41 is formed in a substantially rectangular thin shape, and is provided near the uppermost portion (the curtain plate). (In the vicinity) is provided with a vertical money insertion slot 7, and a money identification means 43 is provided inside. still,
Although not shown, the coins for which the coin discriminating means 43 has been determined to be genuine are conveyed to the island edge by coin conveying means including a conveying belt or the like provided in the longitudinal direction near the curtain plate of the medal game island and aligned. Is stored. A visual display means 13 that variably lights up and displays when the amount of the game medium electronic data obtained by the player exceeds a predetermined amount, below the money insertion slot 7.
A data card slot 12 for inserting data cards and the like, and a data display section 8 for displaying game medium electronic data and acquired game medium electronic data according to the inserted amount.
, A withdrawal switch 9, a settlement switch 10, and a data card outlet 11. The gaming table apparatus main body 41 and the electronic game medium lending machine 42 are connected by a cable 44, thereby enabling exchange of various control data. Note that the electronic game media lending machine 42 has a configuration in which the vertical money insertion slot 7 (money discriminating means 43) is provided independently near the uppermost portion (near the curtain plate), but is not limited thereto. The coins may be arranged and stored in the coin discriminating means 43 of the coin insertion slot 7. Further, the visual display means 13 is provided below the money insertion slot 7, but may be provided anywhere (for example, near the top of a position that stands out outside).

Next, the configuration of the control means 50 (control circuit) provided inside the electronic game medium lending machine 42 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8 using a block diagram. The same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and only different portions from FIG. 3 will be described here. In FIG. 8, reference numeral 50 denotes a control means (control circuit) of the electronic game medium lending machine 42, and a payout signal input means 51 for receiving a payout signal of game medium electronic data based on the hit information transmitted from the game console apparatus main body 41. The control means 20 of the gaming table apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.
Is a different part. In addition, not only the jackpot output signal of the gaming table apparatus main body 41, the trouble output signal of the table, etc., but also the output signal from the control means 50 provided inside each of the installed electronic game media lending machines 42 is not shown. Data is transmitted / received to / from the hall computer, and division management and sales management can be controlled.

Regarding the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention,
Since the operation is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment described above, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, if a hit occurs during the execution of the game, a hit sensor (not shown) provided in And issues a payout signal according to the winning situation. The payout signal is transmitted to the payout signal input means of the electronic game medium lending machine 42 via the cable 44, and is added to the game medium electronic data already stored in the storage means 23 by the arithmetic means 22 of the control means 50. The result is displayed on the data display unit 8 and stored and stored as new storage data in the storage unit 23.

A game console 40 according to the second embodiment of the present invention,
According to 41 and the electronic game medium lending machine 42, while having substantially the same effects as the gaming table apparatus 1 of the first embodiment described above, the gaming table apparatus main body 41 and the electronic game medium lending machine 42 Since the game console devices are separately and independently provided, only the game console device main unit 41 is required for updating (new replacement, etc.) the game console devices, and the cost of updating the game console devices can be suppressed.

The gaming table apparatus 1 of the first embodiment described above,
In the gaming table devices 40 and 41 and the electronic game medium lending machine 42 of the second embodiment, it is described that money is inserted in a seat where the user sits, and the game can be immediately executed by the game medium electronic data. However, if a failure occurs, the game cannot be played. At that time, a data card of a desired amount may be purchased with a data card issuing machine (not shown) installed at the island end.

[0045]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the gaming table apparatus and the electronic game medium lending machine of the present invention, when executing a game, the player does not use any tangible coins, The game is processed based on the game medium electronic data corresponding to the medium, and the game can be executed. Therefore,
The player does not have to perform a complicated operation of inserting the borrowed coins into the coin insertion slot and does not touch the coins at the same time.

Therefore, it is not necessary to purchase (prepare) a large amount of coins at the game store, and furthermore, a coin replenishing device such as a coin counter, a coin collecting device, a coin automatic replenishing system of a coin washing device, and the like. Since no equipment is required, the capital investment cost is small and the capital investment amount can be suppressed. In addition, various troubles such as troubles in the operation of the payout hopper device and the coin selector provided inside the slot machine and coin jamming do not use tangible coins. Eliminating unnecessary time and effort for rehabilitation work. In addition, by illuminating and displaying the acquisition status of the game medium electronic data by the visual display means, the player can save the trouble of transferring the acquired coins to the ball box and visually appeal the acquisition status to other players. I can do it. Further, the data recording medium on which the balance accumulation data of the game medium electronic data is recorded contains various information such as a game console number or a game shop identification code used in the game or a game date, and this data recording medium is used. The game store, the game store will be able to play the IN
The number of output sheets and the number of OUT sheets can be monitored as data, thereby preventing improper withdrawal or fraudulent acts caused by bringing in from another store, and grasping even if the player moves and plays the game ( It has many effects, such as clear management of division and sales, and the effect of contributing to the industry is great.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a gaming table apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the visual display means of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing control means (control circuit) provided inside the game console apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the game console device in a preparation stage before the start of a game in the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the gaming table device in the game execution stage according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the gaming table device at the end of the game in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic front view of a game console apparatus and an electronic game medium lending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a control means (control circuit) provided inside a game console apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

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 DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1 gaming table apparatus (first embodiment) 4 selection switch 7 money insertion slot 8 data display section 9 withdrawal switch 10 settlement switch 11 data recording medium ejection port 12 data recording medium insertion port 13 visual display means 20 control means (control circuit) 26) Insertion signal output unit 27 Credit unit 28 Payout signal output unit 40 Amusement stand device (second embodiment) 41 Amusement stand device main unit 42 Electronic game medium lending machine

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A game console device in which a game start switch is operated by a borrowed game medium to execute a game, and a payout of the game medium is received as a reward. In the game media electronic data represented by, to identify the authenticity of the data recording medium that records the inserted money or the accumulated data of the game medium, and to read the amount of the inserted money or the accumulated data of the data recording medium Identification means, and the input signal output means for outputting an input signal corresponding to the insertion of the game medium, relating to the game medium electronic data according to the amount of money inserted or the stored data recorded on the data recording medium, A game console device comprising: payout signal output means for outputting, as a payout signal, game media electronic data obtained as a result of a game. 2. The gaming table apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:
Storage means for storing game media electronic data, a data display unit for displaying the number of stored game media electronic data, and credits for temporarily storing game media electronic data corresponding to a predetermined number of game media And storing the game medium electronic data corresponding to the predetermined number of game media in the credit unit from among the input signals,
A game console device wherein the remaining game medium electronic data is stored in the storage means and displayed on a data display unit. 3. The gaming table apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a withdrawal switch, wherein the operation of the withdrawal switch causes the game medium electronic data corresponding to a predetermined quantity to be stored in the storage means. A gaming table device characterized by transferring to a credit unit. 4. The gaming table device according to claim 1, further comprising a settlement switch operated when the game is completed and the settlement is performed, and wherein the accumulation is performed by operating the settlement switch. And a data recording means for recording or rewriting the game medium electronic data stored in at least one of the means and the credit section on a data recording medium. 5. A game console apparatus main body portion for operating a game start switch with a borrowed game medium to execute a game and receiving payout of the game medium as a reward, and the game medium includes an electric signal. In the game media electronic data represented by, to identify the authenticity of the data recording medium that records the inserted money or the accumulated data of the game medium, and to read the amount of the inserted money or the accumulated data of the data recording medium An electronic game medium lending machine having an identification means, and the electronic game medium lending machine, wherein the electronic game medium lending machine corresponds to an amount of money to be inserted or accumulated data recorded on the data recording medium. Input signal output means for outputting an input signal corresponding to game medium electronic data to the game console apparatus main body; and a payout signal for game medium electronic data acquired as a result of the game, An electronic game medium lending machine, comprising: a payout signal input unit received from a technician device main body. 6. An electronic game medium lending machine according to claim 5, wherein: a storage means for storing game medium electronic data; and a data display unit for displaying the number of stored game medium electronic data. On the other hand, a credit unit for temporarily storing game media electronic data corresponding to a predetermined number of game media is provided on the game console apparatus main body side, and from the insertion signal, the predetermined number of game media An electronic game medium lending machine, wherein corresponding game medium electronic data is stored in the credit unit, and the remaining game medium electronic data is stored in the storage unit and displayed on a data display unit. 7. The electronic game media lending machine according to claim 5, further comprising a withdrawal switch, wherein the game media electronic data corresponding to a predetermined quantity is operated by operating the withdrawal switch. An electronic game medium lending machine, wherein the information is transferred to a credit unit provided on the gaming table apparatus main body side. 8. The electronic game media lending machine according to claim 5, further comprising a settlement switch operated when the game is completed and the settlement is performed, and the operation of the settlement switch is performed. An electronic game medium lending machine, comprising: a data recording unit that records or rewrites game medium electronic data stored in at least one of the storage unit and the credit unit. 9. The gaming table apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a visual display unit whose display changes according to the number of game media electronic data acquired as a result of the game. A gaming table device characterized by that: 10. The electronic game media lending machine according to claim 5, wherein the display changes according to the number of game media electronic data acquired as a result of the game. An electronic game media lending machine comprising: 11. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine number, the game shop identification code, or all or 2 to 1 of the game playing date are recorded together with the balance data on the data recording medium. A game console device characterized in that: 12. The electronic game media lending machine according to claim 8, wherein the data storage medium is provided with the balance data together with the balance data.
An electronic game medium lending machine characterized by recording a game machine number, a game store identification code, or all or 2 to 1 of a game date.