JP2005152104A - Settlement system, device and method in game parlor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a settlement system, device and method in a game parlor executing the settlement for services such as an order of a menu, putout of balls, and the like without lowering the working rate of game machines and sales or lowering the services to the game customers, and having flexibility. <P>SOLUTION: This settlement system specifies a medium preferentially putting out among game media such as balls and tokens deposited in the game parlor and electronic money. When there is a request of ordering the menu and putting out the balls, this system pays out a consideration using the specified medium and, when the specified medium is insufficient and there is shortage in the payment, the insufficiency is paid from the other medium and replenished. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a payment processing system, a payment processing device, and a payment processing method in a game store, and in particular, pays a consideration by using so-called savings balls, saving medals, or electronic money, which are game media deposited in a game store. The present invention relates to a payment processing system, a payment processing device, and a payment processing method in a possible amusement store.

  At game stores that use a game medium such as a pachinko store, a member card such as an IC card or a magnetic card in which a member ID is stored is distributed to a player who has registered as a member. And medals are stored at game stores, and services such as savings and medals that can be used for later games (replay) and prize exchange are provided.

  And the replay using this storage ball is performed using the following methods, for example.

  First, when the game media ball is deposited at the game store, the game store associates the ball ID with the member ID stored in the member card to the terminal computer (T / C) which is a management means for managing the stored balls. Memorize the number and use it as a storage ball.

  Then, when a membership card is inserted into a ball lending machine corresponding to a game (replay) using stored balls, the number of stored balls (stored number) stored in the T / C is read and the balls are lent out.

  These storage balls and medals can also be used for exchanging prizes. For example, a menu such as a drink is prepared as a prize. There is also a service in which the ordered menu is distributed and the player pays the consideration of the distributed menu with a stored ball or a stored medal (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  By the way, there is a card to which a function (electronic money function) as a so-called electronic money card in which money value (electronic money) is added to a storage medium such as an IC card is added.

  When this electronic money is added from the electronic money payment terminal provided at the amusement store using cash or credit card, the balance is added, and the product is purchased by paying the price with electronic money When the electronic money is used, the balance is subtracted using an electronic money subtraction terminal provided in a store where the product is purchased.

In game stores, it has been proposed to install an electronic money ball lending machine (medal lending machine) corresponding to the electronic money function, and to rent out the game media by paying with the electronic money the value associated with the lending of the game media. Yes.
JP-A-10-33800 JP-A-11-333120

  However, even if an electronic money ball lending machine is installed in a game store, if it is installed at the edge of a so-called island where a plurality of game machines are installed, a player can borrow a ball using electronic money, It becomes necessary to leave the game stand, and it takes time to lend balls and leads to a decrease in service to players. In addition, since the operating rate of the gaming machine is reduced, there is a risk that sales will decrease.

  In addition, the replay ball lending machine is installed between the game machine and the game machine, and when the electronic money ball lending machine is installed between the game machine and the game machine like the replay ball lending machine, Since the player can receive the ball lending using electronic money without moving from the game machine, it takes less time to lend the ball as in the case of replay using the stored ball, and the service to the player Although it is possible to prevent a drop, a ball lending machine and an electronic money ball lending machine that can be replayed between the tables will be installed, and it will be necessary to increase the distance between the tables. Problems such as the number of devices being limited.

  In addition, if you want to receive services such as menu ordering or ball lending, if the number of balls or medals or the balance of electronic money is insufficient, players will place their own balls or medals on the edge of the island. To the game media counters that have been used to change to medals and balls, or to deposit electronic money with a deposit terminal, which is very time-consuming for the player and increases the operating rate of the game machine. There was a problem that would decrease.

  Therefore, in the present invention, it is possible to make payments for services such as menu ordering and ball lending without causing a decline in the operating rate of the gaming machine, sales, service declines to the player, etc., and excellent flexibility. It is another object of the present invention to provide a payment processing system, a payment processing device, and a payment processing method in an amusement store.

  A payment processing system in a game store according to the present invention is a payment processing system in a game store that uses a game medium to play a game, and the player associates it with identification information of a player registered as a member in the game store. A management device that stores the number of game media deposited in the server, a reception unit that receives a request for service, a storage medium that stores information related to identification information and electronic money, and a balance of electronic money and a player at the game store Medium information obtaining means for obtaining the number of game media deposited, designation means for preferentially paying for the service among electronic media and game media deposited in a game store, and designation means If you cannot pay for all services using the specified medium, you can pay for the shortage using the medium not specified by the specified means. And an input terminal and a Cormorant payment means.

  Further, the medium information acquisition means replaces the storage medium storing the identification information and the information related to electronic money, and the second storage stores the information related to electronic money and the first storage medium storing the identification information. A medium may be accepted.

  The input terminal is preferably a ball lending machine installed between the game machines.

  Next, the settlement processing device in the game store according to the present invention is a payment processing device in a game store that uses a game medium to receive a service request, and accepts a service request from a player registered as a member of the game store. Identification information is received from a storage medium receiving means for receiving a storage medium in which identification information and information related to electronic money are stored, and from a storage device that stores the number of game media stored in the game store by the player in association with the identification information. A game medium number acquisition means for acquiring the number of game media that the player has deposited with the game store, an electronic money balance acquisition means for acquiring a balance of electronic money from the storage medium, and the electronic money and the game store Among the game media, the designation means for preferentially paying the price for the service, and the price for the service cannot be paid with the medium designated by the designation means. If you and a payment means for processing to pay the shortage using not specified by the specified means medium.

  In addition, in a payment processing apparatus in a game store that uses a game medium, a service means for receiving a service request and a first storage medium in which identification information of a player registered as a member in the game store is stored. The first storage medium accepting means, the second storage medium accepting means for accepting the second storage medium in which information related to electronic money is stored, and the number of game media stored in the game store by the player are used as identification information. The game medium number acquisition means for acquiring the number of game media stored in the game store by the player using the identification information, and the balance of electronic money from the second storage medium are acquired from the associated storage device. The electronic money balance acquisition means, the designation means for preferentially paying the price for the service among the electronic money and gaming media deposited in the game store, and the medium designated by the designation means If you can not pay any consideration for-bis comprises a payment means for processing to pay the shortage using not specified by the specified means medium.

  The payment processing method in a game store according to the present invention is a payment processing method in a game store that performs a game using a game medium, wherein the player associates with the identification information of the player registered as a member in the game store. The number of game media deposited in the game store is stored in the storage means of the game store, and when providing services to members, a storage medium storing identification information and information related to electronic money is received, and the balance of electronic money and the game store are received. The number of game media that have been deposited is obtained, and among the media that are deposited with electronic money and the game store, when the media that pays the price for the service is instructed preferentially, the media that is preferentially paid If the payment for the service is not possible and the payment for the service cannot be fully paid on the medium for which the preferential payment is instructed, use the medium for which the preferential payment is not instructed. Pay for the shortfall Te.

  Further, instead of the storage medium storing the identification information and the information related to electronic money, a first storage medium storing the identification information and a second storage medium storing information related to the electronic money may be received. .

  And it is preferable that the service for paying the consideration is the provision of goods or the rental of game media.

  In the present invention, payments for services such as menu ordering and ball lending can be made flexibly using a stored ball (stored medal) and electronic money.

  The best mode for carrying out a payment processing system, a payment processing device, and a payment processing method in an amusement store according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a payment processing system according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the payment processing system according to the present embodiment accepts a membership card, a terminal computer (T / C) 10 for managing membership information and savings, a membership card having an electronic money function, and a game Replay ball lending machine 20, which is an input terminal for customers to input menu orders, ball lending requests, etc., is provided for each island divided into multiple areas, and replay ball lending provided on that island Printer (input terminal) 20, an island con 30 connecting a terminal such as a game stand (not shown) and the T / C 10, a printer of a game shop, and the like, and a printer for printing out order information indicating a menu ordered by a player 40 is provided.

  The T / C 10 is connected to an electronic money center 60 that manages electronic money via a communication network 50 such as a telephone line or a dedicated line.

  Here, FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the T / C 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the T / C 10 includes member information such as a member's address, name, and number of savings in association with a member ID that is identification information that can identify the member, such as a member number and a member card ID. Member information storage unit 11 for storing information, order / sales information storage unit 12 for storing information such as menus ordered by members and sales, member information and electronic money information (electronic money balance, electronic money subtraction amount (settlement amount), A communication interface (I / F) 13 for transmitting and receiving an electronic money identification number, etc., a display unit 14 such as a display, an operation unit 15 such as a keyboard and a touch panel, and a calculation process for controlling the T / C 10. A C control unit 16 is provided.

  In this embodiment, the member information storage unit 11 and the order / sales information storage unit 12 are provided. However, the memory includes a memory area for storing member information and a memory area for storing order / sales information. One part may be provided.

  The T / C manages member information, order information, sales information, and the like (see FIG. 3). When a member orders a menu at the input terminal, the T / C displays order information indicating the ordered menu. To the printer.

  Here, when the value of the ordered menu is withdrawn from the stored ball, when the number of stored items is subtracted from the stored ball stored in the member information storage unit in association with the member ID according to the member's order, and withdrawn from the electronic money Subtracts the consideration from the electronic money balance stored in the membership card, and sends the payment information necessary for the payment using the electronic money from the information stored in the order / sales information storage unit to the electronic money center. Send.

  In addition, when a member inputs a request for renting a game medium at the input terminal and rents a game medium using the stored ball, the game medium lent from the stored ball stored in the member information storage unit in association with the member ID When subtracting the number of savings according to the number and withdrawing from electronic money, the consideration is subtracted from the electronic money balance stored in the membership card, and the information stored in the order / sales information storage unit Payment information necessary for payment using electronic money is transmitted to the electronic money center.

  FIG. 4 is an external view showing an example of an input terminal, and the input terminal in the present embodiment is provided for each gaming machine indicated by a dotted line, and lends a game ball that lends gaming media using cash or storage balls. Machine.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram showing a configuration of the replay ball lending machine 20 which is an input terminal in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the daitama ball lending machine 20 is a member that reads the member ID stored in the member card 70 inserted from the member card insertion slot 21-1 and reads / writes the electronic money information. The card R / W unit 21-2, the currency recognition unit 22-2 for recognizing money 71 such as banknotes and coins inserted from the money insertion slot 22-1, and the ball 72 which is a rented game medium 23- 1. A ball throwing unit 23-2 that throws out from 1, a display unit 24 such as a display, a storage unit 25 that stores information such as menus displayed on the display unit 24, and a communication interface that transmits and receives member IDs, electronic money information, and the like ( I / F) 26, an operation unit 27 such as various buttons, and a replay ball lending machine control unit 28 for controlling the replay ball lending machine.

  Note that a touch panel display may be used as the display unit 24. In this case, the display unit 24 functions as an operation unit.

  The replay ball lending machine (input terminal) displays the number of savings and electronic money balance on the display unit when a member card, which is a storage medium such as an IC card in which the member ID is stored, is inserted on the display unit, drinks, etc. When a menu order, a ball lending request, and a medium used for settlement processing are input, the input order or request is accepted, and settlement processing using stored balls or electronic money is performed in accordance with a member instruction.

  In the above configuration, in the payment processing system according to the present embodiment, first, when a membership card having an electronic money function is inserted into the input terminal, the number of savings and the electronic money balance are displayed on the display unit of the input terminal. To do.

  When a service (such as a menu order or a game media rental) is requested, and a medium (payment or electronic money balance) that pays the price preferentially is designated, the designated medium is provided after providing the requested service. Priority is given to paying for the service.

  In this embodiment, the membership card with the electronic money function is used. However, the input terminal is provided with an electronic money card insertion slot and an electronic money card R / W unit for reading / writing electronic money information, and the membership card is provided. In addition, an electronic money card may be used.

  Further, as a medium for paying the consideration, a stored ball and an electronic money balance are used, but other game media deposited in a game store such as a stored medal may be used.

  Hereinafter, a payment processing system, a payment processing device, and a payment processing method in an amusement shop according to the present invention will be described in more detail using examples.

  As an embodiment of the present invention, a payment processing system, a payment processing device, and a payment processing method in an amusement shop capable of responding to a menu order such as a drink using a membership card having an electronic money function will be described. .

  6 and 7 are flowcharts showing the flow of settlement processing in the present embodiment.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, when a membership card is inserted into the replay ball lending machine 20 (step 100), the replay ball lending machine 20 stores the member ID and the electronic money balance stored in the membership card. Is read (step 101), and the member ID is transmitted to the T / C 10 (step 102).

  Then, the T / C 10 searches for the number of saved members using the member ID (step 103), and transmits the number of saved members to the replay ball lending machine 20 (step 104).

  The replay ball lending machine 20 displays the number of savings and the electronic money balance on the display unit (step 105), and accepts the menu order (step 106), and the game in which the menu name and the replay ball lending machine are provided. The machine number and member ID of the machine are transmitted to the T / C 10 as order information (step 107).

  The T / C 10 searches the member name using the member ID (step 108), stores the member name in association with the order information (step 109), and transmits the order information with the member name added to the printer 80 (step 108). Step 110).

  The printer 80 prints out the order contents based on the order information to which the member name is added (step 111), and transmits a print completion notice to the T / C as shown in FIG. 7 (step 112).

  The T / C 10 transmits an order completion notification to the replay ball lending machine 20 (step 113), and the replay ball lending machine 20 displays on the display unit that the order is being accepted (step 114).

  When information indicating a completed menu is input to the printer 80 using an operation unit of the printer, an input device (not shown), or the like (step 115), the printer 80 transmits a completion menu notification to the T / C 10 (step 116). ).

  The T / C 10 confirms whether the completed menu matches the ordered menu (step 117), and transmits a completion display instruction indicating completion of the menu to the replay ball lending machine 20 (step 118).

  The replay ball lending machine 20 displays the completion of the menu (step 119), and after the arrangement has been made, the replay ball lending machine 20 has been arranged using the operation unit of the replay ball lending machine or a terminal possessed by the waitress. When the arrangement completion operation is performed (step 120), a distribution completion notification is transmitted to the T / C 10 (step 121).

  The T / C 10 deletes the menu for which the arrangement has been completed from the order information stored in association with the member's name, and, as will be described later, when the menu order is accepted, If payment is made, the electronic money settlement information is stored, and if the consideration of the menu is paid by saving money, a completion process of storing the number of savings after subtraction in association with the member ID is performed (step 122).

  Note that various types of information as shown in FIG. 3 are stored in the order / sales information storage unit 12 of the T / C 10 during the completion processing here.

  Here, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of menu order acceptance in step 106.

  First, when a menu order is requested (step 200), a list of menus is displayed (step 201), and a menu to be ordered is selected (step 202). Alternatively, electronic money) is requested (step 203).

  Then, when a medium to be preferentially paid is selected (step 204), is it possible to pay for the menu value using the selected medium (whether the stored number or the electronic money balance satisfies the price)? (Step 205).

  If it is determined that payment is possible (YES in step 205), a subtraction process is performed to subtract the value corresponding to the menu from the number of stored media or the balance of the selected medium (a stored ball or electronic money balance) (step 206). ).

  In addition, when it is determined that payment cannot be made only with a medium that pays preferentially (NO in step 205), the other medium (if money is selected, electronic money, if electronic money is selected) An instruction is made as to whether or not the shortage is to be compensated by using the storage balls (step 207).

  Here, when it is instructed not to perform replenishment (NO in step 207), a list of menus is displayed (step 201), a selection of a new menu is waited, and the shortage is supplemented with another medium. If it is selected (YES in step 207), it is determined whether or not the shortage can be paid (step 208).

  If it is determined that payment is not possible (NO in step 208), a list of menus is displayed (step 201), waiting for selection of a new menu, and determination that payment is possible (YES in step 208). Then, a subtraction process for subtracting the value corresponding to the menu from the stored ball and the electronic money balance is performed (step 206).

  In the subtraction process (step 206), when the consideration of the menu is subtracted from the balance of the electronic money, the electronic money settlement information necessary for paying the consideration from the electronic money balance while recording the subtracted electronic money balance on the membership card Is transmitted to the T / C, and when the value of the menu is subtracted from the number of stored balls, the balance / stored number processing for transmitting the subtracted stored number to the T / C is performed (step 209).

  In this embodiment, the replay ball lending machine also serves as an input terminal. However, other terminals such as an order-only terminal may be used. Alternatively, a list of menus may be displayed on the display unit.

  Alternatively, a medal lending machine that rents medals as a game medium may be used as an input terminal, and payment may be made using a stored medal.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a membership card having an electronic money function is used. However, the membership card is not limited to one having an electronic money function, and is configured to insert a membership card and an electronic money card into an input terminal. May be.

  In addition, if there is a shortage of payment only with the medium that pays preferentially, payment is made from the other medium according to the player's instructions, but automatically without requiring instructions from the player. Alternatively, the shortage may be withdrawn from the other medium.

  In this way, in this embodiment, since the medium for preferentially deducting the consideration for the menu can be selected, it is possible to pay with the medium according to the player's desire.

  In addition, because payment can be made using savings balls and electronic money, even if the menu cannot be ordered due to lack of savings or electronic money balance, there is no need to replenish savings or deposit electronic money. It becomes possible to order menus.

  As one embodiment of the present invention, a payment processing system, a payment processing device, and a payment processing method in a game store that can support lending of game media such as balls and medals using a membership card having an electronic money function Will be explained.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the payment process in this embodiment.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, when a member card is inserted into the replay ball lending machine 20 (step 300), the replay ball lending machine 20 stores the member ID stored in the member card and the electronic money balance. Is read (step 301), and the member ID is transmitted to the T / C 10 (step 302).

  Then, the T / C 10 searches for the number of saved members using the member ID (step 303), and transmits the number of saved members to the replay ball lending machine 20 (step 304).

  The replay ball lending machine 20 displays the number of savings and the electronic money balance on the display unit (step 305), accepts a lending request for balls (game media) (step 306), and throws out balls to lend (step 307). The game medium rental completion notification is transmitted to the T / C 10 (step 308).

  As will be described later, when the T / C 10 receives a request for lending a game medium and pays the consideration for the lent ball with electronic money, the T / C 10 stores electronic money settlement information and stores the consideration for the lent ball. When the payment is made, the completion processing for storing the number of savings after subtraction in association with the member ID is performed (step 309).

  Note that various types of information as shown in FIG. 3 are stored in the order / sales information storage unit 12 of the T / C 10 during the completion processing here.

  Here, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game medium lending request in step 306.

  First, when a lending of a ball (game medium) is requested (step 400), a selection of a medium to be preferentially paid (stored ball or electronic money) is requested (step 401), and a medium to be preferentially paid is determined. When selected (step 402), an instruction for the number of balls to be lent (number of game media) is requested (step 403).

  When the number of balls to be rented is instructed (step 404), it is possible to pay for the game media to be rented using the selected medium (whether the number of savings or electronic money balance satisfies the price). A determination is made (step 405).

  Then, if it is determined that payment is possible (YES in step 405), a subtraction process is performed to subtract the value corresponding to the number of balls to be lent from the number and balance of the selected medium (a stored ball or electronic money balance) ( Step 406).

  If it is determined that payment is not possible only with a medium that pays preferentially (NO in step 405), an instruction is issued as to whether or not the other medium is used to compensate for the shortage (step 407).

  Here, when it is instructed not to replenish (NO in step 407), it requests the input of the number of balls to be lent out (step 403), and waits for the number of balls to be lent out to be input again. If it is selected to supplement the shortage with another medium (YES in step 407), it is determined whether the shortage can be paid (step 408).

  If it is determined that the payment cannot be made (NO in step 408), the input of the number of balls to be lent out is requested (step 403), and the payment is possible after waiting for the number of balls to be rented out again. If it is determined that there is (YES in step 408), a subtraction process is performed to subtract a consideration corresponding to the number of balls to be lent from the stored ball and the electronic money balance (step 405).

  In the subtraction process (step 405), when the consideration for lending balls (game media) is subtracted from the balance of electronic money, the subtracted electronic money balance is recorded on the membership card, and the consideration for ball lending is paid from the electronic money balance. When the electronic money settlement information necessary at the time is sent to the T / C and the consideration for the ball lending is subtracted from the number of saved balls, the balance / saved number processing for sending the saved number to the T / C is performed. (Step 409).

  In this embodiment, the member instructs the number of balls that are the game media to be lent out. However, the member instructs the amount of the game media to be lent out, and the replay ball lending machine (input terminal) The number of game media to be lent out may be calculated using an arbitrary conversion rate, and the calculated number of game media may be lent out.

  Further, although the replay ball lending machine is used as the input terminal, a medal lending machine may be used as the input terminal, and a medal may be lent out using a stored medal or electronic money.

  In this embodiment, when renting balls, it is possible to select a medium that preferentially withdraws the consideration of the balls to be lent. Therefore, it is possible to rent balls using a medium according to the player's preference. Is possible.

  In addition, even if one of the stored money or electronic money balance is insufficient, it is possible to borrow the ball using the other medium, without replenishing the stored money or depositing electronic money. It becomes possible to receive a loan.

  In addition, if there is a shortage of payment only with the medium that pays preferentially, payment is made from the other medium in response to the player's instruction, but automatically without requesting the player's instruction. Alternatively, the shortage may be withdrawn from the other medium.

Schematic block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a payment processing system according to the present invention Functional block diagram showing the configuration of member T / C according to the present embodiment Table showing an example of information managed by T / C External view showing an example of a replay ball lending machine that is an input terminal Functional block diagram showing the configuration of the input terminal in the present embodiment The flowchart which shows the flow of the payment process in Example 1. The flowchart which shows the flow of the payment process in Example 1. Flow chart showing the flow of menu order acceptance The flowchart which shows the flow of the payment process in Example 2. Flowchart showing the flow of accepting a game media lending request

Explanation of symbols

10. Terminal computer (T / C)
11 ... Member information storage unit 12 ... Order / sales information storage unit 13, 26 ... Communication interface (I / F)
14, 24 ... Display unit 15, 27 ... Operation unit 16 ... T / C control unit 20 ... Replay ball lending machine 21-1 ... Member card insertion slot 21-2 ... Member card R / W unit 22-1 ... Money insertion Mouth 22-2 ... Money recognition unit 23-1 ... Ball throwing port 23-2 ... Ball throwing unit 25 ... Display information storage unit 28 ... Replay ball lending machine control unit 30 ... Island player 40 ... Printer 50 ... Communication network 60 ... Electronic money center 70 ... Membership card 71 ... Money 72 ... Jade

Claims (8)

In a payment processing system in a game store that plays games using game media,
A management device for storing the number of game media deposited by the player in the game store in association with the identification information of the player registered as a member in the game store;
A receiving means for receiving a service request;
Medium information acquisition means for receiving a storage medium storing the identification information and information related to electronic money, and acquiring the balance of the electronic money and the number of game media stored in the game store by the player;
Designating means for designating a medium for preferentially paying for the service among the electronic money and gaming media deposited in the gaming store;
A payment means for performing a process of paying a shortage of compensation using a medium not designated by the designation means when all the consideration for the service cannot be paid using the medium designated by the designation means; A payment processing system comprising: an input terminal that performs the operation. In a payment processing system in a game store that plays games using game media,
A management device for storing the number of game media deposited by the player in the game store in association with the identification information of the player registered as a member in the game store;
A receiving means for receiving a service request;
A first storage medium storing the identification information and a second storage medium storing information related to electronic money are received, and the balance of the electronic money and the game medium stored by the player at the game store Medium information acquisition means for acquiring the number;
Designating means for designating a medium for preferentially paying for the service among the electronic money and gaming media deposited in the gaming store;
A payment means for performing a process of paying a shortage of compensation using a medium not designated by the designation means when all the consideration for the service cannot be paid using the medium designated by the designation means; A payment processing system comprising: an input terminal that performs the operation.   3. The payment processing system in a game store according to claim 1, wherein the input terminal is a ball lending machine installed between game machines. In a payment processing apparatus in a game store that uses a game medium to play a game,
A receiving means for receiving a service request;
Storage medium reception means for receiving a storage medium in which identification information of a player registered as a member in the game store and information related to electronic money are stored;
From the storage device that stores the number of game media deposited by the player in the game store in association with the identification information, the number of game media deposited by the player in the game store using the identification information. Means for acquiring the number of game media to be acquired;
Electronic money balance acquisition means for acquiring a balance of the electronic money from the storage medium;
Designating means for designating a medium for preferentially paying for the service among the electronic money and gaming media deposited in the gaming store;
A payment means for performing a process of paying a shortage of compensation by using a medium not designated by the designation means when it is impossible to pay all of the consideration of the service by the medium designated by the designation means; A payment processing apparatus in a featured game store. In a payment processing apparatus in a game store that uses a game medium to play a game,
A receiving means for receiving a service request;
First storage medium receiving means for receiving a first storage medium in which identification information of a player registered as a member in the game store is stored;
Second storage medium receiving means for receiving a second storage medium in which information relating to electronic money is stored;
From the storage device that stores the number of game media deposited by the player in the game store in association with the identification information, the number of game media deposited by the player in the game store using the identification information. Means for acquiring the number of game media to be acquired;
Electronic money balance acquisition means for acquiring a balance of the electronic money from the second storage medium;
Designating means for designating a medium for preferentially paying for the service among the electronic money and gaming media deposited in the gaming store;
A payment means for performing a process of paying a shortage of compensation by using a medium not designated by the designation means when it is impossible to pay all of the consideration of the service by the medium designated by the designation means; A payment processing apparatus in a featured game store. In a payment processing method in a game store where a game is played using a game medium,
In association with the identification information of the player registered as a member in the game store, the number of game media deposited by the player in the game store is stored in the storage means of the game store,
When providing services to the members,
Accepting a storage medium storing information relating to the identification information and electronic money;
Obtaining the balance of the electronic money and the number of game media deposited in the game store;
When a medium that pays the price for the service preferentially is designated among the electronic money and game media stored in the game store, the price for the service is paid using the medium for which the preferential payment is designated. ,
In a game store characterized by paying a shortage using a medium that is not instructed to pay preferentially when the payment for the service cannot be fully paid on a medium in which preferential payment is instructed Payment processing method. In a payment processing method in a game store where a game is played using a game medium,
In association with the identification information of the player registered as a member in the game store, the number of game media deposited by the player in the game store is stored in the storage means of the game store,
When providing services to the members,
Receiving a first storage medium storing the identification information and a second storage medium storing information relating to electronic money;
Obtaining the balance of the electronic money and the number of game media deposited in the game store;
When a medium that pays the price for the service preferentially is designated among the electronic money and game media stored in the game store, the price for the service is paid using the medium for which the preferential payment is designated. ,
In a game store characterized by paying a shortage using a medium that is not instructed to pay preferentially when the payment for the service cannot be fully paid on a medium in which preferential payment is instructed Payment processing method.   8. The settlement processing method in a game store according to claim 6, wherein the service is provision of goods or rental of game media.

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