JP2009219752A - Game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus for reducing the degree of disadvantages to a player and reducing a gambling property for a game. <P>SOLUTION: The game apparatus (card unit 8) for detecting a specific game state (big winning) by game state information of a game machine 4 and lending game media includes: a using game medium information input section (CPU 30) for inputting using game medium information indicating that the prescribed quantity of game media are used; a using game medium counting section (CPU) for counting the using game medium quantity of the game media on the basis of the input of the using game medium information after a prescribed counting start condition is established; a using game medium quantity detection section (CPU) for detecting that the using game medium quantity has become a limited quantity; and an addition section (CPU) for performing addition processing for adding the size of the prescribed amount of a game value when it is detected that the using game medium quantity has become the limited quantity without being in the specific game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming apparatus that performs control for paying out a predetermined amount of game media (for example, game balls and medals) to a player.

  Conventionally, for example, a process for lending a predetermined number of game media (for example, game balls) within a range of balance specified from record information recorded on a record medium (for example, prepaid card) issued by a card issuing machine 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming device (card unit) is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In this case, after receiving a prepaid card having a predetermined gaming value from the card issuing machine, the player inserts the prepaid card into the card unit, and plays a necessary number of games within the gaming value range. Get a ball rental. Then, when playing a game using the game balls that have been lent out with the game machine provided in the side, if a predetermined game state transition condition is satisfied, the game state is changed to a specific game state (for example, a big hit) advantageous to the player. It has become possible to acquire a large number of balls.
JP 2006-198126 A

  By the way, in the conventional gaming device (card unit), regardless of how much game media (game ball) is used before the transition to a specific game state (big hit) (in other words, a large amount of game media is used) Despite this, only a certain amount of balls can be obtained. For this reason, the player is in a situation where he / she has not made a lot of money to meet the investment even though he / she has spent a lot of investment by consuming the balance of the recording medium (prepaid card). In such a situation, not only does the degree of disadvantage to the player become extremely high, but also the cause of improving gambling (that is, the degree of aiming for accidental success or profit; simply speaking, gambling) End up.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming apparatus capable of reducing the degree of disadvantage to the player and reducing the gambling for the game. There is.

In order to achieve such an object, the first invention is a signal output from the outside (for example, a gaming machine, an out-ball counter), and a predetermined number of gaming media are used in the gaming machine provided side by side. Used game medium information input means (for example, CPU of the card unit) for inputting used game medium information (for example, pachislot machine (PS) medal insertion information, out ball information in the counting device of the out ball counter, etc.) ) And game state information that can be specified from a gaming machine that is attached to the player and that can be specified as a specific game state advantageous to the player (for example, big hit, big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), etc.) Based on the gaming state information input means (for example, CPU of the card unit) for inputting (for example, jackpot signal, BB signal, RB signal, etc.) and the input of the gaming state information, the specific game A gaming state detection means (for example, a CPU of a card unit) for detecting that the state has been established and a predetermined counting start condition (for example, a rescue pay button ON, a rescue pay mode flag ON, reception of a recording medium, etc.) are established. Then, based on the input of the used game medium information, used game medium counting means (for example, a CPU of the card unit) for counting the number of used game media used for the game in the gaming machine, Lending control means for executing a lending process for lending the gaming medium using a gaming value of a predetermined size within the range of the gaming value specified from the recorded information recorded on the recording medium (E.g., CPU of the card unit) and the game medium counted by the used game medium counting means without detecting that the specific game state has been entered. A used game medium quantity detecting means (for example, a CPU of a card unit) for detecting that the used game medium quantity has become a prescribed quantity (for example, 5000 balls), and without detecting that the specific game state has been entered. When it is detected that the used game medium quantity of the game medium counted by the used game medium counting means becomes the specified quantity, an addition process for adding a predetermined amount of the game value is performed. Adding means for performing.
According to the first invention, when a large amount of game media is consumed (used) without entering a specific gaming state after a predetermined counting start condition is established, the loss incurred by the consumption is fixed to a certain gaming value. By making up for, it is possible to reduce the degree of disadvantage to the player, and to reduce the euphoria of the game and to play a healthy game.

In the second invention, a predetermined quantity of the game media output from the gaming machine provided side by side is paid out as a prize medium (not a rental ball from a gaming device, but a prize ball from a gaming machine). Payout information input means (for example, a CPU of a card unit) for inputting payout information (for example, a prize ball signal, a payout signal, etc. from a pachinko machine (PC) or a pachislot machine (PS)), The used game medium counting means adds the used game medium quantity based on the input of the used game medium information, and subtracts the used game medium quantity based on the input of the payout information.
According to the second aspect of the invention, any player can be compensated for the loss when the pure consumption (use) amount of the game medium reaches the specified amount regardless of the adjustment of the game machine. Can be compensated fairly.

In a third invention, after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied, a used game value specifying means (for example, a CPU of a card unit) for specifying the magnitude of the game value used for the lending process; In addition, in accordance with the game value specified by the used game value specifying means, the added game value determining means (for example, determining the magnitude of the game value to be added in the addition process) , A card unit CPU), and the adding means performs an adding process for adding the determined magnitude of the game value.
According to the third invention, compensation corresponding to the magnitude of the lost gaming value is possible, and loss compensation can be performed fairly for any player.

In the fourth invention, each time the lending control means accepts a lending operation by a player, the lending unit price of the gaming medium is set to a first size (e.g., using the predetermined value for gaming). The lending process for lending the game medium as one piece of 4 yen) is executed, and the addition game value determination means sets the lending unit price of the game medium to a second size smaller than the first size (for example, Assuming that the lending unit price is the second size, it corresponds to the number of game media actually lent (for example, 5000 balls) after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied. The game value specified (5000 balls × 3 yen = 15000 yen: 150 degrees) is specified, and the specified game value and the game value specified by the used game value specifying means are specified. Utility value (5 00 balls × 4 yen = 20000 yen: 200 degrees) (5000 yen: 50 degrees) is specified, and the magnitude of the game value corresponding to the specified difference is added in the addition process The game value is determined as the magnitude (50 degrees).
According to the fourth aspect of the invention, compensation corresponding to the magnitude of the lost game value can be made, and the player can be compensated for a fairer loss.

In a fifth aspect, the used game medium quantity detecting means detects the used game medium quantity of the game medium including that the recording medium is accepted as the predetermined counting start condition.
According to the fifth invention, each time a player is replaced, the number of used game media can be detected anew, so that the player who is currently playing (for example, It is possible to prevent inconveniences such as excessive profits due to compensation including losses related to the game of the player who was playing the previous time).

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a gaming apparatus capable of reducing the degree of disadvantage for a player and reducing gambling for a game.

Hereinafter, a gaming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a gaming system constructed by combining a gaming apparatus (hereinafter referred to as a card unit) according to the present embodiment with a plurality of types of gaming machines. In this case, as a plurality of types of gaming machines, a ball-type gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine) or a revolving type gaming machine (for example, a pachislot machine, a slot machine) can be applied, but here as an example A pachislot machine 2 and a pachinko machine 4 are assumed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, each of the pachislot machine 2 and the pachinko machine 4 is provided with one card unit (a pachislot machine card unit 6 and a pachinko machine card unit 8). Each of the card units 6 and 8 is communicably connected to, for example, a unit controller 10 that manages the card units 6 and 8 and manages sales. The unit controller 10 is installed for each game hall, and is connected to a server 12 of a management company that manages the card units 6 and 8 via a predetermined network N (for example, a LAN (Local Area Network), the Internet, etc.). And can be communicated (for example, can be notified of sales).

  Such card units 6 and 8 are provided with, for example, card insertion openings 6a and 8a as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and the player inserts a recording medium M (for example, prepaid into the card insertion openings 6a and 8a). Cards, membership cards, etc.) or a predetermined amount of money (banknotes, coins) is inserted into the banknote slot 14 or the coin slot 16 as shown in FIG. 2, for example. It is possible to play a game by renting a medium (game ball, medal). As the recording medium M (prepaid card, member card), for example, an IC card or a magnetic card can be applied.

  In this case, in the pachislot machine 2 (FIG. 1), medals lent out from the card unit 6 are paid out to the tray 6c via the discharge basket 6b, while in the pachinko machine 4 (FIGS. 1 and 2), the card unit 8 The game balls lent out from the player are paid out to the upper plate 4a. Then, the player plays a game using the rented game media (medals, game balls). At this time, the game data signal output from the gaming machine (pachislot machine 2, pachinko machine 4) is managed for each pachislot machine 2 and pachinko machine 4 by the hall computer 18 (FIG. 1).

  The game data signal includes, for example, used game medium information (for example, medal insertion information (signal) of the pachislot machine 2 and an out-ball counter counting device) indicating that a predetermined number of game media have been used in the game machine. Out ball information (signal), etc.) and a payout that can specify that a predetermined amount of game media has been paid out as award media (award balls from game machines, not rental balls from card units 6 and 8) Information (for example, a prize ball signal, a payout signal, etc. output from the pachislot machine 2 or the pachinko machine 4) and a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit, a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB) Game state information (for example, jackpot signal, BB signal, RB signal, etc.) can be assumed.

  Here, a specific configuration for playing a game by renting out game media (game balls, medals) will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following, as an example, a pachinko machine card unit 8 and a pachinko machine 4 attached thereto are assumed.

  The card unit 8 includes a card insertion lamp 20 that emits light when a recording medium (prepaid card) M is inserted from the card insertion slot 8a, and recording information (for example, recorded on the inserted recording medium (prepaid card) M). , A card (R / W) reader / writer 22 for reading a game value (for example, 50 degrees: 5000 yen) specified from unique identification information (card ID) assigned to each recording medium, card unit 8 A state display lamp 24 for displaying the operation state (for example, reading error), a money insertion detection sensor 26 for detecting that money (coin) has been inserted from the coin insertion slot 16, and a currency ( A currency discriminator 28 for identifying the authenticity of the bill is provided, and these are all controlled by the CPU 30 of the card unit 8. For example, the control program stored in the ROM 32 is executed by the CPU 30 using the RAM 34 as a work area. At this time, when the money (banknote) is identified as a currency by the currency identification machine 28, the currency banknote is returned from the banknote insertion slot 14, and the currency coin is selected by a selector (not shown) to be returned to the coin return slot 36 ( Returned from Figure 2).

  In such a card unit 8, a connector (not shown) provided on the back surface thereof is connected to a connector (not shown) provided on the back surface of the pachinko machine 4 by a cable (not shown). Various signals are exchanged via the. In this case, for example, in a state where the recording medium (prepaid card) M is inserted from the card insertion slot 8a, the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 provided in the pachinko machine 4 is operated to operate the recording medium (prepaid card) M. When the balance is consumed, signals (BRDY, BRQ, PRDY, EXS) relating to the lending (ball lending) processing are communicated between the CPU 30 of the card unit 8 and the payout / launch control board 40 of the pachinko machine 4. At this time, the CPU 42 of the payout / launch control board 40 drives and controls the payout device 44 based on the exchanged signal, so that the payout device 44 controls the payout device 44 according to the balance consumption of the recording medium (prepaid card) M. A predetermined number of game media (game balls) are paid out to the upper plate 4 a of the pachinko machine 4.

  When the handle lever 46 (FIG. 2) of the pachinko machine 4 is operated, a firing solenoid (not shown) is activated, and a game medium (game ball) is driven into a game area along a guide rail (not shown). A game is performed. In such a game, for example, when a game medium (game ball) wins a general winning opening (not shown), a predetermined command is transmitted from the main board 48 of the pachinko machine 4 to the payout / launch control board 40, and payout is made based on the command. For example, the CPU 42 of the launch control board 40 controls the payout device 44, whereby a predetermined number of game media (game balls) are paid out from the payout device 44 to the upper plate 4a. Further, for example, when a game medium (game ball) wins a winning winning opening (not shown) and a predetermined pattern is prepared, a specific game state advantageous to the player (for example, a special game state that has been a big hit, a probability change) And a predetermined number of game media (game balls) are paid out through the same payout control.

  Note that the pachinko machine 4 is provided with a lamp 50 and a speaker 52 as shown in FIG. 2, for example, in accordance with various gaming states as described above, an effect by light is performed from the lamp 50, or An effect by sound is performed from the speaker 52. In various gaming states, a gaming state that is not a specific gaming state is set as a normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, the pachinko machine card unit 8 described above is provided with a display device 54 including a touch panel display panel Tp (for example, a liquid crystal panel). For example, when the player touches (touches) the display panel Tp with a finger, the display device 54 has a function capable of operating various information (display images) displayed on the display device 54. . The pachislot machine card unit 6 (FIG. 1) is also provided with a display device 56 having a touch panel display panel Tp (for example, a liquid crystal panel) having the same function.

  By the way, in the current gaming device, as described above, when the balance (remaining frequency) of the recording medium (prepaid card) M is consumed and a ball is lent according to the investment (usage frequency), the game is played. Despite having made a lot of investment (using a large amount of game media (game balls)), the pachinko machine 4 can acquire only a certain amount of balls due to the occurrence of the above-mentioned special prize game state, etc. is there. For this reason, not only does the degree of disadvantage to the player become extremely high, but it also causes an increase in gambling for the game (ie, the degree of aiming for accidental success or profit; simply speaking, gambling). .

Therefore, the gaming device of the present embodiment is provided with a new configuration for solving such a problem. Hereinafter, as an example, a new configuration applied to the pachinko machine card unit 8 is assumed.
As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming apparatus (card unit 8) of the present embodiment uses used game medium information indicating that a predetermined number of game media (game balls) have been used in the pachinko machine 4 provided therewith. Used game medium information input means, game state information input means for inputting game state information output from the pachinko machine 4, payout information input means for input payout information output from the pachinko machine 4 Based on the input of the game state information, the game state detection means for detecting that the specific game state has been entered, and within a range of the game value specified from the record information recorded on the recording medium, the predetermined value Lending control means for executing lending processing for lending gaming media using a gaming value of a size of.

  The CPU 30 and the input / output (I / O) port 58 of the card unit 8 can be applied as the used game medium information input means, the game state information input means, and the payout information input means, respectively. Thereby, the game data signal output from the pachinko machine 4 provided side by side is output to the unit controller 10 and the hall computer 18 (FIG. 1) after passing through the input / output (I / O) port 58. As the game data signal, for example, use game medium information (for example, an out ball signal) indicating that a predetermined amount of game medium (game ball) has been used in the game on the pachinko machine 4, or advantageous to the player Game state information (for example, a jackpot signal that is output from the start to the end of the jackpot) and a predetermined number of game media (game balls) that can be identified as a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot) Payout information (for example, a prize ball signal that is output every time 10 game balls are paid out) that can be specified as a medium (a prize ball from the pachinko machine 4, not a rental ball from the card unit 8) ) Can be assumed.

  Here, the used game medium information (out ball signal) will be described. The game island where the card unit 8 and the pachinko machine 4 are provided is used (launched) in the game in the pachinko machine 4 and discharged outside the machine. An out ball tank Q1 (FIG. 3) for receiving the game medium (game ball) is provided, and the discharged game medium (game ball) is collected via the out ball tank Q1 (see FIG. 3). Not to be collected). The out ball tank Q1 is provided with an out ball counting device Q2 for counting the received game media (game balls). The out ball counting device Q2 receives game media (game balls). An out-sphere detection switch Q3 for detection is connected. The out-ball counting device Q2 outputs used game medium information (out-ball signal) every time a plurality of (for example, 10) game media (game balls) are detected. The out ball signal is mainly input to the hall computer 18 (FIG. 1) via a predetermined relay device, and is used for the out ball counting process for each game machine. The ball signal is input to the input / output (I / O) port 58 of the card unit 8.

  In this case, when a game is played on the pachinko machine 4 provided, for example, when a transition is made to a specific game state (big hit) advantageous to the player, the main board 48 gives game state information (big win) Signal) and payout information (prize ball signal) for every 10 winning balls. On the other hand, the used game medium information (out ball signal) is output from the out ball counting device Q2 for every ten out balls. At this time, in the card unit 8, various kinds of information (out ball signal, jackpot signal, prize ball signal) are input to the CPU 30 via the input / output (I / O) port 58. In such an input processing procedure, for example, an input processing program stored in the ROM 32 is executed by the CPU 30 using the RAM 34 as a work area.

  As the gaming state detection means, the CPU 30 of the card unit 8 can be applied. In this case, when the game state information (for example, a big hit signal) is input to the CPU 30, the game state in the pachinko machine 4 provided side by side is advantageous to the player based on the game state information (the big hit signal). It is detected that the player has entered a specific gaming state (big hit) and is now in a specific gaming state (big hit), that is, a big hit game. In this detection processing procedure, for example, a detection processing program stored in the ROM 32 is executed by the CPU 30 using the RAM 34 as a work area.

  As the lending control means, the CPU 30 of the card unit 8 can be applied. In this case, in the case of a game with the pachinko machine 4 provided, the player operates the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 and the range of the balance of the recording medium (prepaid card) M (the value of the game value). When the balance is consumed (used), a predetermined number is issued from the payout device 44 based on a signal relating to the lending (ball lending) processing communicated between the CPU 30 and the payout / launch control board 40 accordingly. A lending process for lending the game medium (game ball) is executed. In such a lending process procedure, for example, a lending process program stored in the ROM 32 is executed by the CPU 30 with the RAM 34 as a work area.

  Also, the gaming device (card unit 8) of the present embodiment consumes (uses) a large amount of gaming media (game balls) without playing a specific gaming state (big hit) when playing a game with a ball rental. In addition, the loss incurred by the consumption is compensated with a certain game value, and the unit price of the game medium (game ball) to be rented after that is further reduced. The structure for making it into and suppressing is given.

  As one configuration, the card unit 8 is configured to play game media (games) used for games in the pachinko machine 4 based on input of used game media information (out ball signal) after a predetermined counting start condition is established. Used game media counting means for counting the number of used game media and the game media (game balls) used by the used game media counting means without detecting that a specific gaming state (hit) has been reached. The game medium quantity detecting means for detecting that the medium quantity has become a prescribed quantity (for example, 5000 balls) is provided.

  As a predetermined counting start condition, for example, when a rescue pay button to be described later is turned on, a rescue pay mode flag synchronized with this is turned on, or a recording medium (prepaid card) M is received by the card unit 8 (card Various conditions can be set, such as when the game is inserted into the insertion slot 8a), or when the specific gaming state (big hit) ends.

  As the used game medium counting means, the CPU 30 of the card unit 8 can be applied. In this case, when the game medium (game ball) used (launched) in the game in the pachinko machine 4 is discharged out of the machine as an out ball, the game medium information used for every ten out balls from the out ball counter Q2 ( When an out-ball signal is output, for example, a game used in a game in the pachinko machine 4 after the above-described counting start condition is satisfied by a difference ball counter (not shown) constructed in the RAM 34 of the card unit 8. The number of game media used for the media (game balls) is counted.

  In this case, in the process of counting the number of used game media, the CPU 30 adds the number of used game media based on the input of the used game media information (out ball signal) and based on the input of the payout information (prize ball signal). Subtract the number of game media used. Specifically, every time the out ball signal is input, the counter value of the difference ball counter is incremented by 10, and every time the prize ball signal is input, the counter value of the difference ball counter is decremented by 10. Thereby, the number of game media used purely (consumed) in the game with the pachinko machine 4 is counted. In this counting process procedure, for example, a counting process program stored in the ROM 32 is executed by the CPU 30 using the RAM 34 as a work area.

  As the used game medium quantity detecting means, the CPU 30 of the card unit 8 can be applied. In this case, the game medium counted by the difference ball counter in the used game medium counting means in a state in which the game is continued without being detected by the above-described game state detection means to be in the specific game state (big hit) It is detected that the number of game media used (game balls) (the number of game media used after the above-described counting start condition is satisfied) has reached a specified number (for example, 5000 balls). In this detection processing procedure, for example, a detection processing program stored in the ROM 32 is executed by the CPU 30 using the RAM 34 as a work area.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the card unit 8 uses the game media (game balls) used by the game media (game balls) counted by the game media counting means without detecting that the specific game state (big hit) has been reached. When it is detected that the quantity (the number of used game media after the above count start condition is satisfied) has reached a specified quantity (for example, 5000 balls), a predetermined amount of game value is added. Addition means for performing addition processing is provided. Note that the value of the game value is determined in order to receive a rental of a game medium (game ball) specified from record information (for example, card balance information or card ID) recorded on the record medium (prepaid card) M. It is a value representing the balance that can be used.

  As the adding means, the CPU 30 of the card unit 8 can be applied. In this case, the CPU 30 lends by the lending control means from when the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied until it is detected that the above-mentioned number of used game media has reached a specified amount (for example, 5000 balls). The used game value specifying means for specifying the level of game value used (frequency of use), and the addition process corresponding to the magnitude of the game value specified by the used game value specifying means There is provided addition game value determining means for determining the magnitude (additional balance) of the game value to be added at. Then, the adding means performs an adding process for adding the determined predetermined amount of game value (for example, an additional balance: 50 degrees) to the balance of the recording medium (prepaid card) M. In this addition processing procedure, for example, an addition processing program stored in the ROM 32 is executed by the CPU 30 using the RAM 34 as a work area.

  In this case, in the used game value specifying means, when the player operates the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 and consumes (uses) the balance of the recording medium (prepaid card) M (the magnitude of the game value). For example, the usage value counter (not shown) built in the RAM 34 of the card unit 8 counts the amount of game value used (usage frequency), and the counting start condition is satisfied based on the count result. Then, the usage frequency is specified. In this specific processing procedure, for example, a specific processing program stored in the ROM 32 is executed by the CPU 30 using the RAM 34 as a work area.

  Next, in the addition game value determination means, the game value to be added by the addition processing by the addition means corresponding to the magnitude (usage of use) of the game value specified by the use game value specifying means Determine the size (additional balance). For example, it is used in the lending process when it is detected that the number of game media used after the above count start condition is met becomes a specified quantity (for example, 5000 balls) without entering a specific gaming state (big hit). In the case where the usage frequency is specified as, for example, 200 frequency by the used game value specifying means, the additional balance is determined by the additional game value determining means corresponding to the specified usage frequency (200 frequency). Then, an adding process for adding the determined addition balance is performed by the adding means.

Here, the addition process will be specifically described.
Lending control before detecting that the number of game media used after reaching the above counting start condition has reached a specified quantity (for example, 5000 balls) without detecting that a specific gaming state (big hit) has been reached Each time a lending operation by a player is accepted, the means uses a predetermined value for the game value (balance) to set the lending unit price of the game medium (game ball) to a first size (for example, 4 yen per piece) ) For lending game media (game balls).

  After that, when it is detected that the number of game media used after the above-described counting start condition is satisfied becomes a specified quantity (for example, 5000 balls) without detecting that the specific gaming state (big hit) has been reached, The used game value specifying means specifies the use frequency (the magnitude of the game value: for example, 200 frequency) used in the lending process. At this time, the addition game value determination means sets the rental unit price of the game medium (game ball) to a second size (for example, 3 yen per piece) smaller than the first size (4 yen per piece), Assuming that the lending unit price is the second size, the number of game media (game balls) actually lent after the above-mentioned counting start condition is satisfied (for example, 200 degrees × 100 yen / 4 yen = 5000 balls) The game value corresponding to the game value (5000 balls × 3 yen = 15000 yen: 150 degrees) is specified, and the specified game value and the game value specified by the use game value specifying means are specified. The difference (50 degrees) from the magnitude of the value (200 degrees) is specified, and the game value magnitude (50 degrees) for adding the game value corresponding to the specified difference in the addition process ). Then, the adding means performs an adding process for adding the determined predetermined amount of game value (for example, 50 degrees) to the balance of the recording medium (prepaid card) M.

  According to such addition processing, when a large amount of game media (game balls) are consumed (used) after the above-mentioned counting start condition is satisfied without being in a specific gaming state (big hit), it is incurred due to the consumption. Loss is compensated with a certain gaming value. Furthermore, the gaming device (card unit 8) of the present embodiment reduces and suppresses the lending unit price of a gaming medium (gaming ball) to be rented after the execution of the above addition processing is completed. Configuration is given.

  In this case, the lending control means detects the number of used game media (game balls) counted by the used game medium counting means without detecting that the specific gaming state has been reached (after the above count start condition is satisfied). After it is detected that the amount of game media used) has reached a specified amount (eg, 5000 balls), the rental unit price of the game media (game balls) is smaller than the first size (eg, 4 yen per piece). The lending process is executed with the second size (for example, 2 yen per piece). In addition, in the above addition process and the lending process, “second size” is used as a similar term. However, in the addition process, the second size (for example, 3 yen per piece) The second size (for example, 2 yen per piece) intends a different size unit.

  Specifically, the lending control means does not detect that the specific gaming state (big hit) has been reached, and the number of game media used after the above count start condition is satisfied is the specified number (for example, 5000 balls). Lending processing for lending a predetermined amount (for example, 25 balls) of game media (game balls) as gaming value using the first lending unit (for example, 100 yen) before lending unit is detected. After detecting that the number of game media used after the above count start condition is satisfied becomes the specified quantity without detecting that the specific gaming state (big hit) has been achieved, A process for lending a predetermined quantity (for example, 25 balls) of game media (game balls) as a gaming value using a second lending unit (for example, 50 yen) smaller than the lending unit for lending is executed by the lending process. You It allows changing the lending unit price of game media.

  Here, as a specific method of changing the lending unit price of the game medium (game ball), the lending control means uses the specified number of game media after the above count start condition is satisfied (for example, 5000 balls, further As for the lending unit price of the game medium after it has been detected that the number has reached 7500 balls), the lending process is executed by applying one of a plurality of types of lending unit prices set in advance corresponding to the specified quantity. For example, after it is determined that the specified quantity is 5000 balls or more, the lending process is executed with the lending unit price that was 4 yen per ball as 2 yen per ball, and the specified quantity is 7500 balls or more. After the determination is made, the lending process is executed with the lending unit price that has been 2 yen per ball as 1 yen per ball.

  Note that such a change in the lending unit price is not limited to the above numerical value, and can be arbitrarily set in advance, and is not particularly limited here. For example, after it is determined that the specified quantity is 7500 balls or more, the lending process may be executed with the lending unit price that was 4 yen per ball as 1 yen per ball. In addition, a plurality of types of lending unit prices set in advance as described above may be stored in advance in the ROM 32 and RAM 34 of the card unit 8 or the internal memory of the CPU 30.

Hereinafter, the operation of the gaming apparatus (card unit 8) of the present embodiment will be described.
In the following description, it is assumed that the card unit 8 that can be additionally paid in consumes the balance of the recording medium M (hereinafter, prepaid card M) to receive a desired number of balls and play a game.

  First, when the prepaid card M is received through the card insertion slot 8a of the card unit 8 (P1 in FIG. 4A), the CPU 30 of the card unit 8 uses the detection signal of a card insertion detection sensor (not shown). The recorded information (for example, card ID) of the prepaid card M is read by the controlled card (R / W) reader / writer 22. The card ID read at this time is transmitted from the input / output (I / O) port 58 of the card unit 8 to the unit controller 10 together with the unit ID unique to the card unit 8 (P2 in FIG. 4A). ).

  When the unit controller 10 receives the card ID and the unit ID (P3 in FIG. 4A), the balance information associated with each card ID is recorded based on the verification request from the card unit 8 (CPU 30). The corresponding balance information is read out from a database (not shown), and the received card ID is checked against the balance information (P4 in FIG. 4A). In the database, when a prepaid card M is issued from a card issuing machine (not shown) installed in the amusement hall, the issued amount is recorded in association with the card ID of the prepaid card M. ing.

  If the verifications match, the balance information is transmitted from the unit controller 10 to the card unit 8 (P5 in FIG. 4A). When the card unit 8 (CPU 30) receives the balance information via the input / output (I / O) port 58 (P6 in FIG. 4A), the balance information is stored in, for example, the RAM 34 (FIG. 4A). P7). In this case, the balance information is stored in units of frequency with a predetermined amount (for example, 100 yen) as one frequency. For example, in the case of a balance of 3000 yen, the RAM 34 stores the balance information converted as the remaining frequency “30”. Remembered.

  When the balance information is stored in the RAM 34, a balance display signal is output from the card unit 8 (CPU 30) to the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 of the pachinko machine 4 based on the balance information (FIG. 4A). P8). Then, based on the balance display signal, the balance is displayed on the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 as a frequency unit (for example, remaining frequency “30”) (P9 in FIG. 4A).

  In this case, when the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 is operated (for example, a lending button is input) (P10 in FIG. 4B), the lending process by the lending control means described above is executed, and thereby a desired number of lending operations are performed. A game medium (game ball) can be lent (P11 in FIG. 4B). At this time, the CPU 30 (for example, the lending control means) of the card unit 8 identifies the sales amount (consumption frequency) based on the number of rented game media (game balls), and displays the sales information as the identified result. The data is transmitted to the unit controller 10 (P12 in FIG. 4B).

  Here, the method for specifying the sales is based on a lending mode for determining a lending unit price per game medium (game ball). For example, lending mode A is the type that lends the lending unit price per game medium (game ball) in terms of 4 yen, lending mode B that lends the lending unit price per unit is converted to 2 yen, and the lending unit price per unit Let lending mode C be a form that lends 1 yen. In this case, if the current CPU 30 (for example, the lending control means) is set in the lending mode A, the sales amount when the lending process is executed in the lending mode A is specified. For example, when renting 25 game media (game balls) by consuming one number (100 yen) from the balance of the prepaid card M, for example, the number of times: 100 yen is transferred from the card unit 8 to the unit controller 10 as sales information. Sent.

  When the unit controller 10 receives the sales information (number of times: 100 yen) (P13 in FIG. 4 (b)), the corresponding balance information is read from the database (not shown) and the sales information is handled from the balance information. The balance information is updated by subtracting the number of times (P14 in FIG. 4B). On the other hand, the CPU 30 of the card unit 8 executes balance update processing for displaying the balance on the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 based on the specified sales (sales information), and accordingly, the above-mentioned usage frequency The counter value updating process of the counter is executed (P15 in FIG. 4B).

  In this case, in the update processing of the usage counter, the number of executions of the lending process is set before the counting start condition is satisfied and before the gaming state detecting means detects that the specific gaming state (big hit) is detected. Correspondingly, the counter value is incremented, and when it is detected that the specific gaming state (big hit) is detected, the counter value is cleared to 0 (zero). For example, before the counting start condition is satisfied and before it is detected that the specific gaming state (big hit) is detected, the lending process is executed three times, and the number of times consumed from the balance of the prepaid card M in each lending process. If so, the counter value of the usage frequency counter is updated to 5 + 5 + 5 = 15 degrees. After that, when it is detected that the specific gaming state (big hit) is reached, the counter value which is 15 degrees is cleared to zero.

  When the above-described balance update processing is completed in the CPU 30 of the card unit 8, a balance display signal for displaying the updated balance is output from the card unit 8 to the pachinko machine 4 (FIG. 4B). ) P16), the balance is displayed on the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 in units of frequency (P17 in FIG. 4B).

  By the way, the card unit 8 of the present embodiment, for example, during the reception process of the prepaid card M and the ball lending process, or before these processes are performed, on the display device 54 (display panel Tp), For example, guide images as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C are repeatedly displayed at a predetermined timing. As a result, the player can be compensated for the loss caused by the balance consumption of the prepaid card M by touching (PUSH) the rescue pay button 60 on the guidance screen, and the subsequent game medium ( It is possible to notify that there is a possibility that the rental unit price of (game balls) may be reduced. In this display / notification processing procedure, for example, a display / notification processing program stored in the ROM 32 is executed by the CPU 30 with the RAM 34 as a work area.

  In this case, the above-described guidance image is displayed on the display device 54 (display panel Tp) and at the same time, the notification content is voiced and notified from the speaker 62 (FIGS. 2 and 3) of the card unit 8, for example. good. Moreover, each guidance image shown by FIG. 8 (a)-(c) is an example, Since it can set arbitrarily about the report content, the frequency | count of alerting | reporting, alerting | reporting time, etc., it does not specifically limit here. .

  Here, in a state where the player has inserted the prepaid card M into the card insertion slot 8a of the card unit 8, the card unit 8 (CPU 30) has the above-mentioned used game medium information input means, game state information input means, game State processing means, used game medium counting means, lending control means, used game medium quantity detecting means, adding means, payout information input means, used game value specifying means, added game value determining means (generally, Insurance execution processing) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the insurance execution process, it is determined whether or not the rescue pay button 60 (FIGS. 8A to 8C) has been touched “ON” (S1), and the prepaid card. A determination is made as to whether or not M is accepted by the card unit 8 (S2). At this time, when the rescue pay button 60 is touched “ON”, an initial setting program for starting the rescue pay mode is executed.

  In the initial setting program, whether or not the rescue pay mode flag is ON (S3) passes, for example, without being executed, or is processed as the rescue pay mode flag OFF, and then the rescue pay mode is started. A fee collection program (also called insurance premium) is executed. In the insurance fee collection program, it is determined whether or not the balance of the prepaid card M is greater than the fee (S4), and if it is determined that the relationship of card balance ≧ fees is satisfied, the balance of the prepaid card M is determined. A fee is collected from (S5). The fee (insurance fee) can be set arbitrarily and is not particularly limited, but here, as an example, a fee of 10 degrees is collected.

  Further, in the initial setting program, processing such as the rescue pay mode flag ON, zero clear of each counter value of the above difference ball counter and the usage frequency counter is executed in synchronization with and continuously with the fee (10 times) collection processing. At the same time, the ball lending mode in the lending process described above is set to a format for lending the lending unit price per gaming medium (game ball) in terms of 4 yen (hereinafter, lending mode A) (S6).

  In this state, when the player operates the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 and consumes (uses) the balance of the prepaid card M, the lending unit price per gaming medium (game ball) is based on the lending mode A. Is converted into 4 yen, and a desired number of game media (game balls) are lent out. For example, assuming that 100 yen is used as the first lending unit for the lending process, a lending process for a lending volume of 25 game media (game balls) is executed with a conversion of “100 ÷ 4”.

  Thereafter, the player plays a game using the rented game medium (game ball). When the rescue pay button 60 is “ON” (S1), the counting start condition is satisfied and the rescue pay mode is started. At this time, for example, a guidance screen as shown in FIG. 7A is displayed on the display device 54 (display panel Tp) to notify the player that the rescue pay mode is to be executed. At this time, the notification content displayed on the guidance screen may be voiced and notified from the speaker 62 (FIGS. 2 and 3) of the card unit 8.

  When the player operates the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 after the counting start condition is satisfied and consumes (uses) the balance of the prepaid card M, the usage count is counted by the usage count counter described above. It will be done. At the same time, the number of game media used purely (consumed) in the game on the pachinko machine 4 is counted by the above-mentioned difference ball counter. At this time, for example, a guidance screen as shown in FIG. 7B is displayed on the display device 54 (display panel Tp), and the usage frequency during execution of the rescue pay mode is indicated to the player as the card usage balance. In addition to being notified, the number of used game media used (consumed) in the game is notified as the number of balls used. At this time, the notification content displayed on the guidance screen may be voiced and notified from the speaker 62 (FIGS. 2 and 3) of the card unit 8.

  In this case, since the prepaid card M is in a state of being accepted by the card unit 8 (S2), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the rescue pay mode flag is ON (S3). In this case, since the rescue pay mode is being executed, the rescue pay mode flag is turned ON, and in the subsequent game, the number of game media used corresponding to the counter value of the above-mentioned difference ball counter becomes a specified quantity (for example, 5000 balls). A determination is made as to whether or not (S7).

  After that, in the state where the balance of the prepaid card M is consumed (used) and the game is being played, the game medium (game ball) after the above-mentioned counting start condition is satisfied without becoming a specific game state (big hit). When it is determined that the consumption (use, driving-in) amount has reached 5000 balls, for example, according to the counter value of the above-mentioned difference ball counter, a determination is made as to whether or not a bonus charge described later is received (S8). If the bonus charge has not been received, an addition balance calculation process for adding a predetermined frequency to the balance of the prepaid card M is performed by the addition means described above (S9).

  In the additional balance calculation process, first, a lending unit price (for example, lending unit price: 3 yen per piece) smaller than the lending unit price in the current lending mode A (lending unit price: 4 yen per piece) is set. It is assumed that the lending unit price per piece was loaned in terms of 3 yen with respect to the quantity (lending quantity) of game media (game balls) actually lent after the above counting start condition was satisfied. To determine the frequency of use. For example, when the number of 200 degrees is used, the amount of game media (game balls) lent out by this is 5000 balls, so the sales amount is calculated assuming that this is rented at 3 yen per ball ( 5000 balls x 3 yen), and the calculation result (15000 yen) is converted to 100 yen per frequency, thereby specifying the frequency of use as 150 degrees. Subsequently, the difference (50 degrees) between the identified usage frequency (150 degrees) and the counter value of the above-mentioned usage frequency counter (the usage frequency used in the lending process for lending 5000 balls: 200 degrees). Then, the difference (50 degrees) is added to the balance of the prepaid card M (that is, a bonus charge). Instead of calculating the sales amount, a constant (50 degrees) may be set and specified as an additional balance.

  At this time, the addition information indicating the difference (50 degrees) specified by the addition balance calculation processing is transmitted from the card unit 8 to the unit controller 10, and the balance information is updated in the unit controller 10. On the other hand, in the card unit 8, the balance update process is performed based on the difference (50 degrees) specified by the addition balance calculation process.

  In synchronization with this, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the ball lending mode in the lending process described above lends the lending unit price per game medium (game ball) in terms of 2 yen (hereinafter referred to as lending mode B). ) Is set (S10). In this state, when the player operates the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38, the lending unit price per gaming medium (game ball) is converted to 2 yen based on the lending mode B, and the desired number of games The medium (game ball) lending process is executed. In this case, as a second lending unit smaller than the first lending unit (100 yen) described above, 50 yen is used as a gaming value to be used for lending processing, and the lending unit price of the game medium (game ball) is changed. , A rental process of a game medium (game ball) with a loan quantity of 25 balls is executed by the conversion of “50 ÷ 2”. At this time, the balance of the prepaid card M consumed (used) is 25 (balls) × 2 yen ÷ 100 = 0.5 degrees.

  According to this, after the above-described bonus charge is received and the loan mode B is set, the same number (25 balls) of ball lending as the loan mode A can be received by the balance consumption of 0.5 times. Become. In this case, in order to notify the bonus charge and the rental mode B set, for example, a guidance screen as shown in FIG. 7C may be displayed on the display device 54 (display panel Tp). As a notification method, for example, the guidance screen may be superimposed and output together with a balance display signal. At this time, the notification content displayed on the guidance screen may be voiced and notified from the speaker 62 (FIGS. 2 and 3) of the card unit 8.

  After this, the player can play a game by receiving a ball lending in the rental mode B (2 yen per piece). In this case, the number of balls actually paid out is the same as that in the lending mode A (25 balls), but the balance consumption at the time of lending the ball is to be reduced (ie, halved) compared to the lending mode A. become.

  Further, in the insurance execution process, in the game after the lending mode B set, for example, 2500 balls (the total consumption (use) amount after the count start condition is satisfied is 7500 balls) with the counter value of the difference ball counter described above. When it is determined (S11), the ball lending mode in the lending process described above is set to a format for lending the lending unit price per game medium (game ball) in terms of 1 yen (hereinafter, lending mode C). (S12).

  In this state, when the player operates the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38, the lending unit price per game medium (game ball) is converted to 1 yen based on the lending mode C, and the desired number of games You can borrow media (game balls). For example, when renting out 25 game media (game balls), the balance of the prepaid card M consumed (used) is 25 (balls) × 1 yen ÷ 100 = 0.25 degrees. According to this, after the lending mode C is set, the same number (25 balls) of ball lending as in the lending mode A can be received by 0.25 balance consumption.

  Here, in order to notify the rental mode C set, for example, a guidance screen as shown in FIG. 7C may be displayed on the display device 54 (display panel Tp). In this case, on the guidance screen of FIG. 7 (c), the number of used balls is 7500, the number of used cards is 250 degrees, and the lending unit price is 1 yen. In this case, since no bonus charge is performed, a message to that effect is not displayed. Moreover, what is necessary is just to output the said guidance screen as an alerting | reporting method, for example. At this time, the notification content displayed on the guidance screen may be voiced and notified from the speaker 62 (FIGS. 2 and 3) of the card unit 8.

  In the insurance execution process, when it is determined that the rescue pay button 60 is not touched "ON" (S1), when the prepaid card M is not accepted by the card unit 8 (S2), or rescue When it is determined that the relationship of card balance ≧ fee is not satisfied when the pay button 60 is touched “ON” (S4), the rescue pay mode flag is set to OFF and the lending mode A is set (S13). ). In this case, if the rescue pay mode is being executed, the rescue pay mode is terminated by the processing of the process S13.

  In the card unit 8 of the present embodiment, the signal input process (FIG. 6B) is executed in parallel with the insurance execution process. In the signal input process, used game medium information (for example, out ball signal), game state information (for example, jackpot signal), and payout information (for example, prize ball signal) are input / output (I / O) port 58. A determination (T1, T3, T5) as to whether or not an input has been made to the CPU 30 is executed. Note that the jackpot signal and the winning ball signal are output from the main board 48 when the game is played on the pachinko machine 4 and the player receives a winning ball after shifting to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (big hit). The signal is output from the out-ball counting device Q2 when a game medium (game ball) used (launched) in a game in the pachinko machine 4 is discharged out of the machine.

  Here, when it is determined that a prize ball signal has been input (T1), the counter value of the difference ball counter is decremented by 10 in the insurance execution process (T2). When it is determined that the out-sphere signal has been input (T3), the counter value of the difference ball counter is incremented by 10 in the insurance execution process (T4). When it is determined that a jackpot signal has been input (T5), in the insurance execution process, the rescue pay mode flag is set OFF, the rescue pay button is OFF, and the lending mode A is set (T6). In this case, if the rescue pay mode is being executed, the rescue pay mode is terminated by the process T6.

  During the rescue pay mode, for example, if the prepaid card M is removed from the card unit 8 by a predetermined return operation, the counter values of the difference ball counter and the usage counter are cleared to 0 (zero) at that time. Rescue pay mode ends. In this case, when the prepaid card M is received by the card unit 8 again, the insurance execution process of FIG. 6A is executed again from the time of the reception, and accordingly, the counter of the difference ball counter and the usage frequency counter described above are executed. The value update process is executed again. For this reason, in order to continue the rescue pay mode, even if the balance of the prepaid card M is exhausted, the card is not removed and a new card is not purchased, and the prepaid card M with the balance remaining is removed. An additional payment is made in the state accepted by the unit 8.

  Here, in the return process of the prepaid card M executed by the player's return operation, for example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 of the pachinko machine 4 is operated (for example, a return button (P18), the card unit 8 (CPU 30) issues a card information update request to the unit controller 10 (P19). At this time, when the unit controller 10 receives the card information update request (P20), it reads out the corresponding card information from a database (not shown) in which the card information associated with each card ID is recorded, and the card information Is updated (for example, the balance information is updated).

  When the update of the card information is completed, an update completion notification is sent from the unit controller 10 to the card unit 8 (P22). At this time, when the card unit 8 (CPU 30) receives the update completion notification (P23), the prepaid card M is returned based on the update completion notification, whereby the prepaid card M is inserted into the card insertion slot. It is discharged (returned) from 8a (P24).

  Further, in the additional deposit process to the prepaid card M, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, when a predetermined amount of money (banknote) is inserted into the banknote slot 14 of the card unit 8 (P25), When the authenticity and the monetary value of the currency (banknote) are identified by the currency discriminator 28 (P26) and the monetary value is identified, a card information update request is issued from the card unit 8 (CPU 30) to the unit controller 10 ( P27). At this time, when the unit controller 10 receives the card information update request (P28), it reads the corresponding card information from a database (not shown) in which the card information associated with each card ID is recorded, and the card information Is updated (for example, additional payment to the balance) (P29).

  When the update of the card information is completed, an update completion notification is notified from the unit controller 10 to the card unit 8 (P30). At this time, when the card unit 8 (CPU 30) receives the update completion notification (P31), based on the update completion notification, for example, the balance information stored in the RAM 34 is updated (P32), and the balance Based on the information, a balance display signal is output to the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 of the pachinko machine 4 (P33). Then, based on the balance display signal, the updated balance is displayed on the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 in frequency units (P34).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a large number of game media (game balls) are consumed (used) without entering the specific game state (big hit) after the above-described counting start condition is satisfied (i.e., the difference) The counter value of the ball counter (the number of game media used) reaches a specified number (for example, 5000 balls)), and the loss incurred by the consumption is compensated with a certain game value (for example, a bonus charge of 50 degrees). be able to. Thereby, while being able to reduce the degree of disadvantage to a player, it is possible to reduce the euphoria of the game and perform a healthy game. In addition, compensation corresponding to the amount of the lost gaming value (for example, 200 degrees when converted to 100 yen per 4 yen per ball) is possible, and compensation for losses more equitably to the player. Can do.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when the prepaid card M is removed from the card unit 8 during the rescue pay mode, the counter values of the difference ball counter and the usage counter are cleared to 0 (zero) and rescue is performed. When the pay mode ends, and then the prepaid card M is received by the card unit 8 again, the insurance execution process of FIG. 6A is executed again from the time of the reception, and each of the above-described difference ball counter and usage counter is displayed. The counter value update process is executed again. In this case, every time the player is replaced, the amount of the game value used (count value of the usage counter (usage number)) and the number of used game media used for the game (counter value of the difference counter) (Number of balls used)) is determined again. As a result, there is an inconvenience that a player who is currently playing is given an excessive profit by being compensated including a loss of a player who played before (for example, the previous time). Can be prevented in advance.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when a large amount of game media (game balls) are consumed (used) without entering the specific game state (big hit) after the above-described counting start condition is satisfied (i.e., the difference) The counter value of the ball counter (the number of game media used) reaches a specified number (for example, 5000 balls)), and the unit price of the game media (game balls) to be lent out afterwards is reduced (for example, The lending mode A converted to 4 yen per ball can be reduced to the lending mode B converted to 2 yen per ball) and suppressed. Thereby, while being able to reduce the degree of disadvantage to a player, it is possible to reduce the euphoria of the game and perform a healthy game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the rental unit price of the game medium (game ball) is changed using the existing game machine as it is without requiring any special change on the game machine side (for example, the rental mode A). From the lending mode B to the lending mode C). Therefore, it is possible to realize a gaming device that is excellent in applicability and versatility for various gaming machines. As a result, it is possible to reduce the construction cost of the entire gaming system incorporating the gaming device.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the loss is gradually reduced according to the depth of so-called humiliation (for example, the degree of the situation where the normal gaming state continues without being a specific gaming state such as a big hit or a bonus). Can be made small (for example). Thereby, since the degree of disadvantage to the player can be reduced, the game can be performed with more peace of mind.

  In the embodiment described above, the counter value of the difference ball counter is incremented by 10 every time an out ball signal is input, and the counter value of the difference ball counter is decremented by 10 each time a prize ball signal is input. Based on the number of game media used purely (consumed) during the game on the machine 4, it is detected that the number of game media used has reached a specified number (for example, 5000 balls). Based on the input of the out ball signal only (ie, without considering the prize ball signal), the number of game media used is counted, and it is detected that the counting result has become a specified number (for example, 5000 balls). May be.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the lending unit price (frequency) is changed in stages, such as lending mode A, lending mode B, and lending mode C, corresponding to the frequency of use after the above counting start condition is satisfied. However, even in that case, the number of balls paid out by the frequency consumption in one lending process is always a fixed number (25 balls per frequency). In this case, instead of changing the lending unit price (frequency), the number of balls to be lent may be changed in stages. For example, in lending mode A, 25 balls are lent out per frequency, in lending mode B, 40 balls are lent out per frequency, and in lending mode C, 60 balls are lent out per frequency.

  In the above-described embodiment, the lending unit price (frequency) is changed in three steps, such as the lending mode A, the lending mode B, and the lending mode C. Instead of this, for example, it may be a single step. Alternatively, it may be two stages or four or more stages.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the prepaid card M is removed from the card unit 8 during execution of the rescue pay mode, the counter values of the difference ball counter and the usage frequency counter are cleared to 0 (zero). However, instead of this, for example, the unit controller 10 uses the pre-paid card M for each prepaid card M (count value of the above-mentioned use frequency counter) or the number of balls used (the above-mentioned difference ball). (Counter value of the counter) may be managed, and even when the gaming machine is changed, the number of used and the number of used balls consumed by a plurality of gaming machines that have played a game may be added. According to this, for example, when the total number of balls used becomes a specified quantity (for example, 5000 balls) (for example, after 3500 shots have been made with an A machine, the table is moved and 1500 shots have been made with a B game machine) In the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to bonus-charge 50 degrees or to reduce the rental unit price of a game medium (game ball) to be rented thereafter.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the prepaid card M is used has been described. However, instead of this, the rescue pay mode may be executed on the condition that the membership card is used. In this way, it can lead to acquisition of customers and enclosure of the acquired customers, and can contribute to the improvement of sales at the amusement hall.

  In the above-described embodiment, the rescue pay mode is executed on condition that a fee (insurance fee) is collected. Instead, the rescue pay mode can be executed without a fee (insurance fee). Anyway.

  In the above-described embodiment, the rescue pay mode is executed on the condition that the rescue pay button 60 is turned on. However, instead of this, the rescue pay mode is set without any button operation. It may be possible to execute. For example, at the same time that the prepaid card M is received by the card unit 8, a fee (insurance fee) is collected from the balance of the prepaid card M and the rescue pay mode is executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, an additional balance (for example, an additional balance of 50 degrees when using 200 degrees) is specified according to the investment amount of the player (the number of uses since the above count start condition is satisfied). However, instead of this, a certain amount may be charged regardless of the investment amount of the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, bonus charging may be performed in units of a certain amount range. For example, when using 200 to 250 degrees, 50 degrees charge back may be used, and when using 250 to 300 degrees, 62.5 degrees charge back may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for the usage frequency counter, the decimal point is displayed for convenience. However, when managing the decimal point, an integer for displaying the integer of the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 is displayed. In addition to the display counter, a decimal point display counter may be added to make it possible to specify the decimal part. For example, when 0.25 is displayed, “25” is set in the decimal point display counter and “000” is set in the integer display counter. Further, for example, a display switching button may be provided in the card unit 8 so that the display of the balance on the lending (ball lending) operation panel 38 can be switched between the integer display and the decimal point display.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the number of balls used after the above count start condition is satisfied becomes a big hit (for example, 4900 shots) just before reaching the specified number (for example, 5000 balls), the player is It may be disadvantageous. In such a case, a predetermined amount of balance may be charged back on condition that it is a big hit.

  In the above-described embodiment, the card unit 8 that can be additionally deposited has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to a card unit that does not have such a function. For example, it is configured to be able to detect whether a player has been replaced and whether the same player has left the seat, and each counter is reset each time a player is detected, while resetting by adding a card or using a toilet, etc. This can be realized by configuring so as not to be performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the compensation is performed by charging back the balance to the prepaid card M. However, the compensation may be performed by other methods. For example, cash may be returned or game balls may be paid out.

  In the above-described embodiment, the CPU 30 of the card unit 8 uses the used game medium information input means, the game state information input means, the game state detection means, the used game medium counting means, the lending control means, and the used game medium quantity detection means. In addition, it is configured to have a function as an adding means, a payout information input means, a used game value specifying means, and an added game value determining means, but instead of this, a circuit having the same processing function as each means The system may be constructed in the card unit 8 separately from the CPU 30.

The figure which shows the structural example of the game system in which the game device which concerns on one embodiment of this invention was installed. The perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game device which concerns on one embodiment of this invention, and the game machine with which the said game device was attached. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing an internal configuration of the gaming apparatus and gaming machine shown in FIG. 2. (a) is a block diagram showing the operation flow of the gaming apparatus from the reception of the recording medium to the balance display, and (b) shows the operation flow of the gaming apparatus from the input of the lending button to the balance display. Block Diagram. (a) is a block diagram showing the operation flow of the gaming device from the return button input to the card ejection, (b) is a block diagram showing the operation flow of the gaming device from money deposit to balance display . (a) is a flowchart showing insurance execution processing of the gaming apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and (b) is a flowchart showing signal input processing of the gaming apparatus shown in FIG. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a guidance screen for the rescue pay button ON, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a guidance screen during execution of the rescue pay mode, and (c) is an example of a guidance screen for achieving the rescue pay condition. Figure. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a guidance screen for receiving a rescue pay privilege, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a guidance screen for receiving a rescue pay privilege, and (c) is a diagram for receiving a rescue pay privilege. The figure which shows the example of a guidance screen.

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Use game medium information input means for inputting use game medium information indicating that a predetermined amount of game medium has been used in a game machine provided externally,
A game state information input means for inputting game state information that can be specified to be a specific game state advantageous to a player, output from the gaming machine provided side by side;
Based on the input of the gaming state information, a gaming state detection means for detecting that the specific gaming state has been reached,
A used game medium counting means for counting the number of game media used for the game in the game machine based on the input of the used game medium information after a predetermined counting start condition is established;
Lending control means for executing a lending process for lending the gaming medium using a gaming value of a predetermined size within the range of the gaming value specified from the recorded information recorded on the recording medium When,
Used game medium quantity detecting means for detecting that the used game medium quantity of the game medium counted by the used game medium counting means has become a specified quantity without detecting that the specific gaming state has been reached;
When it is detected that the number of used game media of the game media counted by the used game media counting means without detecting that the specific game state has been reached, the predetermined amount of the game An gaming device comprising an adding means for performing an adding process for adding a magnitude of utility value. Provided with payout information input means for inputting payout information that can be specified that a predetermined amount of the game media is paid out as an award medium, which is output from the gaming machine provided;
The used game medium counting means adds the used game medium quantity based on the input of the used game medium information, and subtracts the used game medium quantity based on the input of the payout information. Item 4. The gaming device according to Item 1. Use game value specifying means for specifying the value of the game value used for the lending process after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied;
Corresponding to the magnitude of the game value specified by the used game value specifying means, an addition game value determining means for determining the magnitude of the game value to be added in the addition process is provided. And
The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein the adding means performs an adding process for adding the determined magnitude of the gaming value. Each time the lending control means accepts a lending operation by a player, the lending for lending the gaming medium with the lending unit price of the gaming medium as a first size using the gaming value of the predetermined size Execute the process,
The additional game value determining means assumes that the rental unit price of the game medium is a second size smaller than the first size, and that the rental unit price is a second size, and that the predetermined counting start condition is The size of the game value corresponding to the number of the game media actually lent out after being established is specified, and the specified value of the game value is specified by the used game value specifying means Determining the difference between the game value and the game value for adding the game value corresponding to the specified difference in the addition process. The game apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the game apparatus is a game machine.   5. The used game medium quantity detecting means detects the used game medium quantity of the game medium including that the recording medium is accepted as the predetermined counting start condition. The gaming device according to claim 1.

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