JP2011083512A - Game system and each affiliated ball-accommodating machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve convenience when drawing cash received in a game ball-accommodating machine provided corresponding to each game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The game system includes: the ball dispenser 20 provided between game machines and corresponding to each game machine; and a card managing machine for storing information of the balance that is not used for lending Pachinko game ball received by the ball dispenser 20. The ball dispenser machine 20 includes: an input operative part 13 for indicating any amount with the upper limit of the amount of the balance received; and a card issuing/reading part 15 for issuing an IC card in which specified information specifying the amount indicated by the input operative part 13 is written and for reading out the specified information of the IC card issued. The card managing machine reduces the amount indicated by the input operative part 13 from the balance information of the corresponding ball dispenser 20 stored in the card managing machine and adds the amount indicated by the IC card read out by the part 15 to the balance information of the corresponding ball dispenser 20 stored in the card managing machine. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention is provided with a one-to-one correspondence with a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, and a gaming system provided with each machine lending machine capable of lending gaming media directly to the corresponding gaming machine. The present invention relates to a lending machine provided in the gaming system.

In general, gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines play games using rented game media, and enjoy games so that more game media than the rented game media can be acquired. Here, game media used in gaming machines are generally lent out directly to the corresponding gaming machines via each machine lending machine provided in one-to-one correspondence with each gaming machine. is there.
Each machine lending machine corresponding to this type of gaming machine is composed of a long machine installed between gaming machines lined up on the gaming machine island and between the gaming machines (between the machines). It is designed to have a one-to-one correspondence with the adjacent (left or right) gaming machine, accepts the input of valuable value such as cash, prepaid cards, and membership cards, and limits the number of gaming media corresponding to the input value As a device that lends a predetermined number of game media directly to the corresponding game machine.

Specifically, each machine lending machine accepts cash entered by the player and pays out the number of gaming media designated by the player to the corresponding gaming machine within the range of accepted cash amount. . Therefore, the player can receive the rental of the game medium repeatedly within the range of the amount of money inserted.
As for cash that has not been used for renting out game media, the balance information is written on a storage medium such as a single card or coin and issued / discharged in response to the player's return operation. The issued storage media such as cards are re-inserted into each machine lending machine and the game medium is lent out within the range of the balance, or inserted into a separate cash settlement machine and the balance as cash It can be withdrawn and settled and cashed.

In this way, the game medium lending machine is provided in one-to-one correspondence with the game machine, so that the player can receive a loan of the game medium repeatedly within the range of the amount of cash inserted while the player is seated on the game machine. It has become highly convenient for players, and each machine lending machine has been widely adopted in game media lending systems for game halls.
As this type of rental machine, for example, there is a game medium rental system disclosed in Patent Document 1.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-097660

However, in each of the game media lending machines provided corresponding to the above gaming machines, the cash received and accepted is used for renting out game media and withdraws a part of the balance. However, the balance that was not used for gaming media lending is returned in a single card, etc., with the balance information written back, and only a portion of the cash entered is settled. There was a problem that it could not be delivered to other people.
That is, each game media lending machine provided in one-to-one correspondence with a gaming machine can accept cash in a predetermined monetary unit, for example, a bill amount unit of 1,000 yen, 5,000 yen, or 10,000 yen. Thus, with the accepted amount as the upper limit, gaming media are repeatedly lent out within the range of the amount. And for the balance that was not used for renting out the game media, a memory in which predetermined information for specifying the remaining amount was written by operating a predetermined button (return button / payment button) provided on the lending machine, etc. A medium (IC card, etc.) is issued so that the storage medium can be used with another game medium lending machine to receive a game medium loan, or cash equivalent to the balance can be returned or settled with a predetermined settlement machine. It has become.

However, the storage medium for returning / settlement of such balances is to return all the balances that have been thrown into the lending machine and were not used for gaming media lending. It was not possible to specify and issue an arbitrary amount of money.
For this reason, it was not possible to settle only a part of the remaining amount of money and cash it, or issue a storage medium in which a part of the amount was written and transfer it to another player.

Therefore, when transferring a portion of the cash balance once entered into the game media lending machine to another player, first issue a storage medium that indicates the total amount of the balance accepted by the game media lending machine. Then, the other player puts the storage medium into another game medium lending machine, receives the rental of the game medium for his own use, and issues a storage medium indicating the remaining balance Then return it to the original player, or settle the storage medium received by other players with a predetermined settlement machine to convert the remaining amount into cash, receive the cash of its own, An extremely complicated procedure such as returning the balance to the original player was necessary.
For this reason, each game media lending machine provided corresponding to the gaming machine has a problem in that it is very inconvenient when a part of the remaining money is withdrawn.

Furthermore, in the game medium lending machine in which the cash once thrown in this way cannot be withdrawn unless it is returned in a lump, there is a disadvantage in receiving premium exchange and service provision.
In amusement halls, services such as sales of various products may be provided to players who are playing on gaming machines, and sales of products to such players in cash are performed in cash. Has become commonplace.
For example, when providing a service called a so-called wagon service, a wagon (cart) equipped with a predetermined product or prize is placed on the island edge, etc. Beverages, foods, goods, etc. are sold, and in this case, the payment for the merchandise is made with the cash held by the player. Specifically, for example, if the price for a cup of coffee is 200 yen, the player who ordered the coffee will pay this in cash on the spot.

Therefore, the player takes out the cash from his wallet, pocket, etc., and hands the cash to the salesperson of the wagon service on the spot to pay the price.
However, it is cumbersome for a player who is playing a game to take out the price for free gift exchange from a wallet, pocket, etc. If there is no small change, paying a small amount of money (for example, coffee 200 yen) with a bill, change There is a problem in that it is difficult to exchange and confirm and store in a wallet or the like, and it is difficult to easily purchase small premiums.
Also, if the player has put all the cash on hand into the game media lending machine, even if there is a balance on the lending machine side, to use it, stop the game once and use the balance It is possible to cash out if the issued game media is not settled with a cash settlement machine, so it is extremely cumbersome to perform such settlement processing to receive the wagon service, In reality, few players could do that.

  As described above, in each game medium lending machine provided in one-to-one correspondence with a gaming machine, cash can be accepted in a predetermined banknote amount unit, and gaming medium lending within the range of the amount The remaining money that has not been used for renting game media is pooled so that it can be used for renting game media at any time. Therefore, if a small amount for free gift exchange can be withdrawn from this pooled balance and used for payment, it will be much more convenient than taking out cash from a wallet, pocket, etc. Become.

However, in the conventional game media lending machine, as described above, the remaining money that has been thrown into the lending machine and not used for renting game media can be returned only in a lump, and it is possible to use a predetermined card such as a checkout card. It has been designed to be returned via a storage medium. In addition to withdrawing cash itself, it was not possible to issue a storage medium by designating an arbitrary amount of money for a part of the balance.
For this reason, it is not possible to use the balance pooled in the game media lending machine for payment of wagon services, etc., and it is impossible to effectively use it for cash payments during prize exchange etc. there were.

  The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above-described problems. Partial withdrawal / settlement of the balance received by each game media lending machine provided in one-to-one correspondence with the game machine. A game system and game media lending machine that can dramatically improve the convenience of partial payment of the balance, cash sharing among players, settlement when providing services such as wagon services, etc. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming system according to the present invention is provided in one-to-one correspondence with a gaming machine, the cash receiving means for accepting cash, and the gaming machine including a cash amount accepted by the cash receiving means Lending means for renting game media used in games in the gaming machine with an upper limit of the number of game media corresponding to a predetermined storage amount that can be used for renting game media for the game, and any withdrawal with the storage amount as an upper limit An input means for designating an amount of money, and a storage medium issuing means for issuing a predetermined storage medium, wherein the storage medium issuing means writes the stored amount in a predetermined storage medium to be in an issuable state, and When the debit amount is specified by the input means, the debit amount is written to a predetermined storage medium, and the deduction amount written to the storage medium is subtracted from the stored amount to newly It is constituted to be issuable state written to a predetermined storage medium as Do storage amount.

  The gaming system of the present invention further comprises storage medium reading means for reading the debit amount written to the predetermined storage medium, and the storage medium issuing means writes to the storage medium read by the storage medium reading means. The withdrawal amount is added to the storage amount and written into a predetermined storage medium as a new storage amount so that it can be issued.

  In addition, the gaming system of the present invention includes a cash management device that stores the amount of money stored in units of gaming machines, and the cash management device has been written to a storage medium that is enabled to be issued by the storage medium issuing means. The storage amount, the withdrawal amount written in the predetermined storage medium, and the withdrawal amount written in the storage medium read by the storage medium reading means are stored.

  Furthermore, the gaming medium lending machine of the present invention is provided in one-to-one correspondence with a gaming machine, a cash receiving means for accepting cash, and a gaming medium for the gaming machine including a cash amount accepted by the cash receiving means. Lending means for renting game media used in a game in the gaming machine with an upper limit value of the number of game media corresponding to a predetermined storage amount that can be used for lending, and an arbitrary withdrawal amount with the storage amount as an upper limit An input means, and a storage medium issuing means for issuing a predetermined storage medium, wherein the storage medium issuing means writes the stored amount in a predetermined storage medium to be in an issuable state and is deducted by the input means When the amount is specified, the withdrawal amount is written to a predetermined storage medium, and the withdrawal amount written to the storage medium is subtracted from the storage amount to obtain a new storage amount. It is constituted to be issuable state written to a predetermined storage medium.

According to the gaming system and the game medium lending machine of the present invention, it is possible to partially withdraw and settle the balance received by each game medium lending machine provided in one-to-one correspondence with the game machine. it can.
This will dramatically improve the convenience of partial payment of the remaining balance, cash sharing among players, settlement when providing services such as wagon services, etc. for cash accepted by gaming media lending machines Can do.

It is explanatory drawing which shows typically the structure of the game system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a gaming machine equipped with a pedestal ball lending machine and each counter according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pedestal ball lending machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and each counter. It is a front view which shows the detail of the input operation part with which it is equipped with the stand ball lending machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and each counter. It is a functional block diagram which shows schematic structure of the hall computer which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the value conversion process of the game medium at the time of IC card reading performed with the hall computer which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the issuing operation | movement of the recording medium issued with each counter | counter machine (between machine lending machine) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and is desired from the game medium already counted with each counter | counter counter In this case, the number of game media is specified and an IC card related to withdrawal is issued. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of issuing and reading operation | movement of the recording medium issued with each counter | counter machine (between machine lending machine) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and has already counted by each counter | counter counter In this case, the desired number of game media is designated and an IC card relating to withdrawal is issued, and the issued IC card is read to add game media data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the issuing operation | movement of the recording medium issued with each stand counter (Tama ball lending machine) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and is from the cash game already thrown into the Tama ball lending machine. This is a case where an IC card related to cash withdrawal is issued by designating a desired amount. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of issuing and reading operation | movement of the recording medium issued by each stand counter (Tama ball lending machine) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and has already been thrown into the Tama ball lending machine This is a case where an IC card related to cash withdrawal is issued by designating a desired amount from a game, and the issued IC card is read to add up cash data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the issuing operation | movement of the recording medium issued with each counter | counter machine (between machine lending machine) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and is desired from the game medium already counted with each counter | counter counter In this case, the number of game media is designated, and a desired amount is designated from the cash game that has been inserted into the daitama ball lending machine, and an IC card relating to withdrawal and cash withdrawal is issued. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the issuing operation | movement of the recording medium issued with each counter | counter machine (between machine lending machine) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and is desired from the game medium already counted with each counter | counter counter Specify the number of game media, specify the desired amount from the cash game that has been inserted into the daitama ball lending machine, issue an IC card related to withdrawal and cash withdrawal, read the issued IC card and play the game This is the case where media data and cash data are added together. The prize of the management device (hall computer) when the service prize is performed by the game medium counted by each counter in the gaming system according to one embodiment of the present invention or the cash inserted into the inter-ball lending machine It is explanatory drawing which shows exchange log | history data, (a) has shown the hourly prize exchange log data, (b) has shown the total prize exchange log data of one day.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a game system according to the present invention and a game medium lending machine provided in the game system will be described with reference to the drawings.
Here, the gaming system of the present invention shown in the following embodiments is operated by a computer controlled by a program (software). The program sends a command to each component of the computer, and the predetermined processing of the present invention as described below, for example, cash amount data input to the game medium lending machine and the number of game media counted by each counter Send / receive data to / from a management device (card management machine / hall computer), store / extract / calculate (add / subtract) / update etc. the remaining amount / game media number for each game media lending machine / counter counter in the management device Make it.
Thus, each process and operation in the gaming system according to the present invention is realized by specific means in which the program and the computer cooperate. Note that all or part of the program is provided by, for example, a magnetic disk, optical disk, semiconductor memory, or any other computer-readable recording medium, and the program read from the recording medium is installed in the computer and executed. The The program can also be loaded and executed directly on a computer through a communication line without using a recording medium.

[Game system]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view schematically showing the configuration of a gaming system according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows a pachinko machine equipped with a pedestal ball lending machine and each counter counter according to the present embodiment. It is a schematic front view. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the inter-bed ball lending machine and each counter of the embodiment shown in FIG.
A gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment shown in these drawings is a system provided in a game hall (hall) where a plurality of gaming machines are installed, and as shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of pachinko machines are used as gaming machines. The machines 100 are arranged in a row, and each machine counter 10 and the machine between lending machines 20 are provided corresponding to each pachinko machine 100 on a one-to-one basis.
Further, each pachinko machine 100 is provided with a computer 30, and a plurality of computers 30 are connected to the island computer 40 via a network. Further, the hall computer 50, the prize exchange device 60, the count value management device 70, and the card management device 90 are connected to the network to which the island computer 40 is connected so that data communication is possible.
In the present embodiment, the game medium counted by each counter 10 provided corresponding to each pachinko machine 100 and the cash inserted into the inter-ball ball lending machine 20 can be withdrawn arbitrarily. In addition, it is possible to improve the convenience of sharing game media, exchanging premiums, and cash settlement.

[Pachinko machine]
The pachinko machine 100 is an example of a gaming machine to which the present invention can be applied. In this embodiment, a plurality of pachinko machines 100 are arranged in a predetermined layout in the game hall, and a predetermined number of pachinko machines 100 are one unit. The so-called gaming machine island is configured as follows.
The pachinko machine 100 can be of any configuration, model, game form, etc., for example, a so-called “seven machine” that opens a predetermined winning opening when a specific symbol is displayed on the display. There are various types of pachinko machines such as a so-called “wing machine” in which an operation unit called a blade repeatedly operates when a pachinko ball enters a specific winning opening on the game board surface. It is applicable to the gaming system according to the above.

As shown in FIG. 2, an upper plate 101 and a lower plate 102 are provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 in the vertical direction.
The upper plate 101 is a ball storage unit that is disposed below the game board surface of the pachinko machine 100 and stores pachinko balls used for games of the pachinko machine 100.
Specifically, for the upper plate 101, a lending ball lent out from a later-described stand ball lending machine 20, an acquired ball paid out from the pachinko machine 100, and the one counted by each counter counter 10 are used again. Each return ball is paid out and stored in the upper plate 101.
Then, when the player operates the launch handle 100a of the pachinko machine 100, the pachinko balls stored in the upper plate 101 are bulleted and fired onto the game board surface of the pachinko machine 100 one by one so that the pachinko game can be performed. It has become.

The lower plate 102 is a ball storage unit in which overflow balls overflowed without being stored in the upper plate 101 are stored.
In addition, the stored balls stored in the upper plate 101 can be poured into the lower plate 102 by a predetermined operation such as a lever operation (not shown).
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a counting ball receiving portion 10b of each counter 10 to be described later is disposed on the bottom surface side of the lower plate 102, and a predetermined operation such as a lever operation (not shown) is performed. As a result, the bottom surface of the lower plate 102 is opened, and the pachinko balls stored in the lower plate 102 can be dropped and poured into the insertion port 12a of the counting ball receiving portion 10b of each counter.

As will be described later, the insertion port 12a of the counting ball receiving unit 10b communicates with a counting unit 12 (see FIG. 3) provided in each counter 10, and the pachinko balls that have fallen and flowed into the insertion port 12a. After being transported to the counting unit 12 and subjected to counting processing, it is collected to the game hall side.
Therefore, the player pours the pachinko balls stored in the upper plate and the lower plate into the insertion port 12a of each counter 10 at the end of the game or at any timing during the game, and counts the ball at any time. be able to.
This eliminates the need for the player to carry the pachinko ball to a counter at a remote location for counting, and can count the pachinko ball on hand at any time and at any time. You will be able to play a comfortable game without any problems.

[Each counter counter / Tama ball lending machine]
Each of the counters 10 is a counting unit that is provided in one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko machine 100 and counts game media that are not used in the game in the corresponding pachinko machine 100.
Further, the stand ball lending machine 20 is a lending means for lending a game medium (pachinko ball) used in a game in the corresponding pachinko machine 100 provided in one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko machine 100, and the present invention. It constitutes a “game media lending machine”.
Hereinafter, specific configurations of the counter counters 10 and the inter-lens ball lending machine 20 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 2, each counter 10 is installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 100 (on the left side in FIG. 2). Actually, another pachinko machine adjacent to the pachinko machine 100 ( It is a playground facility installed in a space between them (not shown), so-called “daima”.
As shown in FIG. 2, each counter 10 of the present embodiment includes a vertically long main body 10 a that is adjacent to the pachinko machine 100 and has substantially the same height as the pachinko machine 100, and a lower end of the main body 10 a. It is comprised in the front L shape provided with the counting ball receiving part 10b which protrudes from the part to the lower side (bottom face side) of the lower plate | pan of the pachinko machine 100.
Then, as described above, the insertion port 12a that communicates with the counting unit 12 (see FIG. 3) in each of the counters 10 is located at the bottom surface of the lower plate 102 of the pachinko machine 100 on the upper surface of the counting ball receiving unit 10b. A pachinko ball that has fallen from the bottom surface of the lower plate 102 of the pachinko machine 100 falls and flows into the insertion port 12a.
The pachinko balls that have fallen and flowed into the slot 12a are counted by the counting unit 12 inside each counter 10 and then collected on the game hall side.

Further, the ball rental machine 20 is a game medium lending machine provided between the vertically long main body 10a of each vehicle counter 10 and the pachinko machine 100 (between the vehicles). A game medium lending machine having almost the same size as the main body 10a of the machine 10 is provided.
Here, the ball lending machine 20 may be configured such that a ball lending machine formed separately from each of the counters 10 is arranged adjacent to each other, and is configured integrally with each of the counters 10. You may make it do. Further, each counter 10 itself may be provided with a configuration / function of a ball lending machine.

As shown in FIG. 2, an input operation unit 13, a card issuing / reading unit 14, and a nozzle 15a are provided on the front surface of the main body 10a of each counter.
In addition, a bill insertion slot 21 a and a membership card reading unit 23 are provided on the front face of the inter-table ball lending machine 20 adjacent to the main body 10 a of each counter 10.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the internal configuration of each counter 10 and inter-ball lending machine 20 is integrally configured in this embodiment, and includes a control unit 11, a counting unit 12, and an input operation unit 13. A card issuing / reading unit 14, a return unit 15, a storage unit 16, a communication unit 17, a cash receiving unit 21, a ball lending unit 22, and a member card reading unit 23 are provided.

The control unit 11 is a control unit that controls each unit of each counter 10 and is configured by a computer including a central processing unit (CPU) and the like.
The counting unit 12 is a counting unit that counts and counts pachinko balls introduced into the insertion port 12a, and constitutes a “counting unit” according to the present invention.
Specifically, the counting unit 12 is provided with a sensor (for example, a photo interrupter or a proximity sensor) in a ball passage through which pachinko balls can flow and roll, and the pachinko balls passing through the sensor are detected and counted. It has become so.
The counting result of the counting unit 12 is output as a count value signal, stored in the storage unit 16, and transmitted to the hall computer 50 and the count value management device 70 described later via the communication unit 17 and the network ( (See FIG. 1).

  The input operation unit 13 is an input means that can be input by a player and arranged in front of the main body 10a of each counter. Specifically, the input operation unit 13 is issued by a pachinko ball that can be lent to the corresponding pachinko machine 100, that is, a pachinko ball that has been counted by each counter counter 10, or by each other counter counter 10. The number of balls to be withdrawn (transferred) to be withdrawn (transferred) from the number of pachinko balls specified and transferred by the IC card 2 and the number of pachinko balls that have been stored (stored) in the membership card. The number of balls: the number of withdrawal game media according to the present invention) and the amount of money that can be used for lending pachinko balls to the corresponding pachinko machine 100, that is, the cash that has been thrown into the inter-ball ball lending machine 20, and the number of other units Amount of withdrawal cash (transferred cash) deducted (transferred) from the value of cash equivalent or specified by the IC card 2 issued by the machine 10 or a predetermined prepaid card (transfer amount: withdrawal according to the present invention) For designating and inputting of Amount) is a means for issuing operation or the like of the IC card to be described later, constitute the "input means" of the present invention.

In this way, pachinko balls already counted by each counter 10, pachinko balls specified and transferred by the IC card 2 issued by each other counter 10, and stored in the membership card (stored) The number of pachinko balls, such as pachinko balls, that can be lent to the pachinko machine 100 to which each counter 10 corresponds can be lent to the corresponding gaming machine (pachinko machine 100) according to the present invention. “Number of stored game media”.
In addition, each value such as cash already put into the daitama ball lending machine 20, cash equivalent value specified / transferred by the IC card 2 issued by each other counter 10 or a predetermined prepaid card, etc. The amount that can be used for lending pachinko balls to the pachinko machine 100 to which the counter 10 corresponds is the “predetermined storage amount that can be used to lend game media to the corresponding gaming machine (pachinko machine 100) according to the present invention. It is.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing details of the input operation unit 13 provided in each counter 10 according to the present embodiment.
As shown in the figure, the input operation unit 13 includes a display unit 13a and a key input unit 13b.
The display unit 13a is a display means for displaying the counted number of pachinko balls, the number of inserted cash and the number of balls that have been counted, the number of balls to be withdrawn and the amount of money to be withdrawn, for example, a liquid crystal display panel And LED.
The display unit 13a includes the number of pachinko balls that have been counted by the counting unit 12 and the remaining amount that is not used for lending pachinko balls out of the cash that has been inserted from the bill insertion slot 21a and received by the cash receiving unit 21. And the like so that the player can perform operations such as designating / inputting / changing the desired number of withdrawal balls and withdrawal amount while visually checking and confirming the display content of the display unit 13a. It has become.

The key input unit 13b is an input unit for designating / inputting the number of withdrawal balls and the value of the withdrawal amount. For example, the key input unit 13b includes a touch panel having physical keys that can be pressed and buttons that can be touched. Yes.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, as a key (button) of the key input unit 13b, a numeric keypad for inputting numbers, a “yen” key for specifying the amount of money, and a “ball” for specifying the number of balls ”Key,“ add ”key to add ball number designation / money designation,“ service ”key to designate IC card issuance for wagon service, IC card issuance for withdrawal of balls (transfer of balls) "Debit withdrawal" key, "cash withdrawal" key for issuing an IC card for cash withdrawal (cash transfer), "issue" key for finalizing and instructing the final IC card issuance, A “lending” key for instructing lending of pachinko balls within a range, a “return” key for instructing return (re-renting) of pachinko balls within a range of the number of balls subjected to counting processing, and the like are provided.

Then, when the player performs an input operation on such a key input unit 13b, in addition to normal processing operations such as a ball lending process and a return process, the withdrawal of the ball (transfer of the ball), the withdrawal of cash (cash transfer), etc. It is possible to input and designate a desired processing operation according to the present invention.
Specifically, the following input operation is performed in the case of performing a ball withdrawal (drawing ball transfer) process for drawing a part or all of the pachinko balls from the counted pachinko balls.
First, the player operates the “departure withdrawal” key.
When the “departure withdrawal” key is operated, the display unit 13a is specified / transferred by the number of pachinko balls already counted and the IC card 2 issued by each other counter 10. The number of stored pachinko balls that can be lent to the pachinko machine 100 such as the pachinko balls stored in the membership card (stored) is displayed (the number of stored game media according to the present invention). Then, the player can specify a value (the number of withdrawal balls) by operating the numeric keypad for an arbitrary number up to the number of stored pachinko balls. When there is an addition to the designated number of balls, an additional number of balls can be designated by operating the “add” key.

If there is no error in the designated number of balls, by operating the “issue” key, the IC card 2 in which the predetermined information for specifying the designated number of balls is written is issued from the card issuing / reading unit 14 described later. . The designated ball number data (drawn ball number data) is stored in the storage unit 16 together with predetermined identification information for specifying the issued IC card 2, and from the communication unit 17 to the stand computer 30 and the island computer. 40 is transmitted to the hall computer 50 (see FIG. 1).
Then, in the hall computer 50 that has received the withdrawal ball count data, the withdrawal ball count is subtracted from the stored pachinko ball count data such as the counted ball count of the corresponding gaming machine, and the ball count data is updated.

Also, the cash inserted from the bill insertion slot 21a and received by the interbank ball lending machine 20, or the cash specified / transferred by the IC card 2 issued by each other counter counter 10 or a predetermined prepaid card Cash withdrawal (cash transfer) to withdraw part or all of the cash from the unused balance (stored amount) when there is a balance (stored amount) that has not yet been used for balls. When processing is performed, the following input operation is performed.
First, the player operates the “cash withdrawal” key.
When the “cash withdrawal” key is operated, the remaining amount of the cash that has been inserted into the bill insertion slot 21a and received by the cash receiving unit 21 and has not yet been used for lending pachinko balls is displayed on the display unit 13a. The stored amount) is displayed, and the player can specify a value (withdrawal amount) by operating the numeric keypad to any number up to the remaining amount. When there is an addition to the designated amount, the additional amount can be designated by operating the “add” key.

If there is no error in the specified amount, the “issue” key is operated to issue the IC card 2 in which predetermined information for specifying the specified amount is written from the card issuing / reading unit 14. The designated amount data (withdrawal amount data) is stored in the storage unit 16 together with predetermined identification information for specifying the issued IC card 2, and from the communication unit 17 via the stand computer 30 and the island computer 40. Is transmitted to the card manager 90 (see FIG. 1).
Then, in the card management machine 90 that has received the withdrawal amount data, the withdrawal amount is subtracted from the already inserted amount data of the corresponding gaming machine, and the stored amount (remaining amount) data is updated.

Furthermore, the following input operation is performed when receiving a free gift exchange service based on the number of stored pachinko balls, such as counted pachinko balls, or the amount of money stored, such as the balance of cash that has been inserted and received.
First, the player operates the “service” key, and then operates the “debit withdrawal” key or the “cash withdrawal” key.
When the “debit withdrawal” key or the “cash withdrawal” key is operated, the display unit 13a displays the number of pachinko balls that can be withdrawn or the remaining amount, and the player sets the upper limit to the number of pachinko balls or the remaining amount. The value (number of balls or amount) can be specified by operating the numeric keypad for any number that has been selected. In addition, when there is an addition to the designated number of pachinko balls or the amount of money, additional designation can be made by operating the “add” key.

  If there is no error in the specified number or amount of balls, operating the “Issue” key will issue the IC card 2 with the specified information specifying the specified number of balls or amount from the card issuing / reading unit 14 Is done. The specified number-of-balls data or amount data is stored in the storage unit 16 together with predetermined identification information for specifying the issued IC card 2, and is transmitted from the communication unit 17 via the stand computer 30 and the island computer 40. The ball number data is transmitted to the hall computer 50, and the money amount data is transmitted to the card management unit 90, and the corresponding stored ball number data and storage amount data of the hall computer 50 and the card management unit 90 are updated (FIG. 1).

In addition, the IC card 2 issuance operations related to “debit withdrawal”, “cash withdrawal”, and “service” as described above can be performed individually, as well as “debit withdrawal”, “cash withdrawal”, and “service”. Any two or more operations can be issued as a common IC card 2.
In other words, by operating the “Add” key following the input designation of “debit withdrawal”, “cash withdrawal”, or “service” described above, “debit withdrawal”, “cash withdrawal”, “service” Can be specified at the same time.
In this case, the IC card 2 to which two or more inputs are designated among “debit withdrawal”, “cash withdrawal”, and “service” is issued.
Thereby, for example, the number of balls of “debit withdrawal” and the amount of “cash withdrawal” can be specified and specified by one (same) IC card 2, for example, counted for other players. Both pachinko balls and inserted cash can be shared and transferred with a single IC card 2, and the player who receives the transfer does not have to carry multiple IC cards, and games between multiple players The convenience of sharing media and cash can be further increased.

By providing such a key input part 13b, the player can specify the number of balls and the amount of money as well as lending and returning pachinko balls, paying out balls (transferring balls) and cashing down ( Cash transfer) and IC card 2 for exchanging premiums for the wagon service can be issued.
Accordingly, it is possible to partially settle the inserted cash with the issued IC card 2, and by handing over the issued IC card 2 to another player, the number of stored pachinko balls such as counted pachinko balls Employees at the amusement hall that can transfer a part (cash transfer), transfer a portion of the stored amount of cash that has been input / received (cash transfer), and provide a wagon service for the issued IC card 2 By handing them over, it will be possible to exchange prizes and purchase goods (withdrawal and cash withdrawals) depending on the number of pachinko balls and the amount of money stored.
The numbers of withdrawals and cash withdrawals entered at the key input unit 13b are clear and accurate, and it is not necessary to count the number of pachinko balls by hand or carry the actual pachinko balls. It is possible to clearly grasp and recognize whether or not the cash has been handed over between the parties, and it is possible to realize extremely convenient play and cash sharing / transfer.

Note that the configuration of the input operation unit 13 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 4, and any configuration can be used as long as it functions as an input unit.
For example, in this embodiment, the input operation unit 13 is provided in the front part of each counter 10, but the input operation unit 13 may be provided in another part. Specifically, a touch panel type input means can be provided on the front face of the pedestal ball lending machine 20 to form the input operation unit 13. It is also possible to provide display input means (so-called inter-table display machine / TV sand) provided in the machine so as to function as the input operation unit 13. Further, the input operation unit 13 may be a portable / remote-control type input operation unit 13 that is detachable / portable from each of the counter counters 10 and the inter-lens ball lending machine 20.

The key configuration of the key input unit 13b is not limited to that shown in FIG. 4, and a prize name for designating a prize name (for example, “coffee”, “juice”, “cigarette”, etc.) that can be exchanged by the wagon service. A key can also be provided.
In addition, when the display unit 13a and the key input unit 13b are configured by a single liquid crystal display device, the key input unit 13b is a touch panel display, and no key input operation is performed, it is related to other displays, for example, games It is also possible to display the effect display, notification display, advertisement display, and the like.

The card issuing / reading unit 14 issues a predetermined IC card 2 (see FIG. 1) in accordance with the input operation of the input operation unit 13 described above, and the IC card 2 issued by any one of the counters 10. Which functions as a reader / writer for an IC card that performs the above-described reading process, and constitutes a “recording medium issuing unit” and a “recording medium reading unit” according to the present invention.
Specifically, the card issuing / reading unit 14 issues a predetermined IC card 2 according to the input operation of the input operation unit 13 described above.

The card issuing / reading unit 14 stores a plurality of IC cards 2 in an unissued state in advance, and a predetermined IC card 2 in which predetermined information is written in response to an input operation of the input operation unit 13 is issued. .
In addition, the card issuing / reading unit 14 receives and accepts the issued IC card 2 issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14 or the card issuing / reading unit 14 corresponding to another gaming machine. ing. In the accepted IC card 2, the card issuing / reading unit 14 reads the predetermined information written in the IC card 2, stores it in the card issuing / reading unit 14, and performs the input operation of the input operation unit 13. In response, it is issued again as a new IC card 2.

The IC card 2 is a recording medium on which an IC chip capable of writing and rewriting predetermined information on a card substrate is mounted, and constitutes a “recording medium” according to the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the card issuing / reading unit 14 for the IC card 2 counts the number of pachinko balls already counted according to “departing ball withdrawal” specified by the input operation unit 13 and the other counters 10. Any pachinko ball up to the maximum number of pachinko balls that can be rented to the pachinko machine 100, such as pachinko balls transferred and combined with the IC card 2 issued at Number (the number of withdrawals), or the cash specified by the cash receiving unit 21 related to "cash withdrawal", the cash specified by the IC card 2 issued by each other counter 10 or a predetermined prepaid card, etc. Predetermined information for specifying an arbitrary amount (withdrawal amount) up to the stored amount, which is the remaining amount that has not yet been used for lending pachinko balls, out of a considerable value, etc. is written.

Here, in the present embodiment, identification information for identifying the IC card 2 is written to the IC chip of the IC card 2 as the predetermined information written to the IC card 2 issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14. It is.
The identification information for specifying the IC card 2 is composed of, for example, an identification number, an identification code, etc. composed of unique numbers, characters, symbols, etc. given to each IC card. 2 can be prepared and stored in the card issuing / reading unit 14. Alternatively, the IC card 2 to which no identification information is assigned may be stored, and the predetermined identification information may be written to the IC card 2 issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14 each time the card is issued.

In the present embodiment, the card issuing / reading unit 14 accepts the cash inserted through the bill insertion slot 21a, which will be described later, by the cash receiving unit 21 or issued by each other counter 10. When a predetermined recording medium indicating a valuable value such as the card 2 or a predetermined prepaid card is inserted, the storage amount indicated by the accepted cash amount / value amount is written in the IC card 2 to be in an issuable state. .
Then, when the pachinko ball is lent within the range of the storage amount, the remaining amount that has not yet been used for the pachinko ball rental out of the storage amount is written in the IC card 2 as a new storage amount so that it can be issued. .

That is, the card issuing / reading unit 14 inserts and inserts the cash card or the IC card 2 issued by each other counter 10 or the predetermined prepaid card into the interbank ball lending machine 20 for lending the pachinko ball. When a usable storage amount is identified and identified, an IC card 2 in which the same amount as the storage amount is written is generated and issuable, and whenever a pachinko ball is lent out of the storage amount, Create an IC card 2 in which the same amount as the stored amount updated by subtracting the used amount is written and set it in an issuable state, and always keep the IC card 2 with the remaining amount of the stored amount updated in a standby state in which it can be issued It has become.
Thus, for example, when a player who has put cash into the daitama ball lending machine 20 performs a collective settlement operation of the balance, the IC card 2 in which the balance is written is immediately issued, and the balance is refunded via the IC card 2 It has come to be.

It should be noted that the IC card 2 in which the remaining amount that has not been used for pachinko ball lending is written and is in a standby state that can be issued is charged each time the remaining amount fluctuates with respect to the IC card 2 in which the input amount is initially written. Information can be updated (overwritten).
Alternatively, a new IC card 2 may be generated and issued each time the balance changes. In that case, the IC card 2 in which the balance before change is written is erased (deleted), initialized and collected, and used as the IC card 2 to be issued next.

Then, when the card issuing operation is performed when a predetermined withdrawal amount is specified from the received balance by the input operation unit 13 and the card issuing operation is performed, the card issuing / reading unit 14 reads the IC card 2 in which the designated / input withdrawal amount is written. Issue.
Further, when the IC card 2 is issued, the card issuing / reading unit 14 subtracts the debit amount written on the issued IC card 2 from the current remaining amount, and sets the remaining amount as a new remaining amount. Write to a new IC card 2 to make it ready for issue.
In this way, the card issuing / reading unit 14 is always ready to issue the IC card 2 in which the current remaining amount is written after the cash is inserted into the interbank ball lending machine 20. Within the range of the remaining money amount, the IC card 2 to which an arbitrary withdrawal amount is designated is issued at any time according to the card issuing operation of the input operation unit 13. As a result, the IC card 2 relating to the cash withdrawal is issued promptly and accurately without error.

Here, the card issuing / reading unit 14 issues the IC card 2 in which the stored amount is written and is placed in a standby state that can be issued, and the IC card 2 that is issued by designating the withdrawal amount / the number of withdrawal balls. When a plurality of IC cards 2 are stored in a predetermined issuance order, the card issuance / reading unit 14 issues the IC cards 2 according to a predetermined issuance order in response to a card issuance operation by the input operation unit 13.
Further, the card issuing / reading unit 14 collects the IC card 2 that has been inserted from the outside and from which the write data has been read, as a card having a predetermined issue order of the stored IC cards for issue.

Specifically, when a plurality of IC cards 2 issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14 are stored in a predetermined issuing order, the card issuing / reading unit 14 stores in the IC card 2 having the highest issuing order. Write the amount and make it issuable, and when another IC card 2 is inserted and the withdrawal amount and the number of withdrawal pachinko balls are read, the IC card 2 is collected and used as the top IC card in the order of issue Store.
In this way, when the IC card 2 is inserted into the card issuing / reading unit 14 from the outside, the inserted IC card 2 is collected and reused as the card with the highest issue order, The debit amount is written, and the same IC card 2 is used repeatedly.

As a result, the IC card 2 can be reused and used repeatedly, and the number of IC cards 2 that should be stored for issuing can be suppressed as much as possible, and the IC card 2 can be efficiently used and managed. Become.
Further, when the IC card 2 inserted in this way is updated and the data is discharged and reissued as it is, the player can use the same IC card 2 repeatedly. That is, the same IC card 2 is reused by the same player on the same day, and it is possible to prevent many unused cards from being used for the same person. A new card can be issued.
Further, when the same IC card 2 is repeatedly issued to the same person as described above, for example, the player can use the blank portion of the IC card 2 as a memo, which is more convenient for the player. High card usage is possible.

Further, when another IC card 2 is inserted and the withdrawal amount and the number of withdrawal pachinko balls are read, the card issuing / reading unit 14 collects the IC card 2 and stores it as the lowest IC card in the issue order. Let
In this way, when the IC card 2 is inserted into the card issuing / reading unit 14 from the outside, the inserted IC card 2 is collected as the card with the lowest issue order and is stored in another IC card 2. Among them, the storage amount and the withdrawal amount after change are written on the card with the highest issue order.

As a result, the IC card 2 to which the updated data is written and issued becomes the card with the highest issuance order among the IC cards stored in advance, and the data of the inserted IC card can be read / erased. Operation and writing / updating of data to a new IC card can be performed in parallel, IC card 2 can be collected and issued more quickly, and card issuance processing can be performed quickly. It becomes.
Further, the IC card 2 inserted in this way is collected and stored as a card with the lowest issue order, and issued in order from the card with the highest issue order of stored cards. The cards that are issued in order from the bottom and collected can be collected by loading them on top of the stacked cards, simplifying the card storage structure and saving space in the card storage space Therefore, it is possible to effectively utilize the limited space between the stands where the counters 10 are installed.
Specific operations such as issuing / reading / collecting the IC card 2 in the card issuing / reading unit 14 as described above will be described in detail later (see FIGS. 7 to 12).

In the present embodiment, the card issuing / reading unit 14 uses the IC card 2 to determine the number of withdrawal balls when a part or all of the pachinko balls are drawn from the number of stored pachinko balls such as counted pachinko balls. It is not written.
With regard to the number of withdrawal balls specified / input at the input operation unit 13, the number of pachinko balls already counted, the pachinko balls transferred and combined by the IC card 2 issued by each other counter 10 or the membership card Along with the number of stored pachinko balls that can be rented to the pachinko machine 100, such as pachinko balls that have been stored (stored), all data is transmitted to the hall computer 50 side and stored and managed on the hall computer 50 side. . The number of withdrawal balls related to the issued IC card 2 is determined by data inquiry / inquiry to the hall computer 50 from each counter 10 (intermediate ball lending machine 20) in which the IC card 2 is inserted / used. The number of balls withdrawn is specified.
Therefore, the card issuing / reading unit 14 does not write information indicating the number of withdrawn balls on the IC card 2 to be issued.

Such identification information and withdrawal amount information written in the IC card 2 is designated by the above-described “debit withdrawal”, “cash withdrawal”, and “service” input operations related to the issuing operation of the IC card 2. The information on the number of pachinko balls or cash amount is stored in association with each other.
Specifically, when the IC card 2 is issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14, the identification information of the IC card 2 and the number of pachinko balls or cash amount designated / input during the issuing operation of the IC card 2 Are associated with each other and stored in the storage unit 16 of each counter counter 10, and the information is transmitted from the communication unit 17 via the stand computer 30 and the island computer 40.
Then, the island computer 40 transmits the pachinko ball count data to the hall computer 50 together with the identification information of the corresponding IC card 2, and the cash amount data to the card management machine 90 together with the identification information of the corresponding IC card 2. Is transmitted (see FIG. 1).

As described above, in the IC card 2 issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14, identification information for identifying the IC card 2 and withdrawal amount information are written. Other information can be written.
For example, numerical information indicating the number of pachinko balls related to the withdrawal ball withdrawal information specified by the input operation unit 13 can be included as the predetermined information written to the IC card 2.
If it does in this way, IC card 2 itself will hold the withdrawal ball number information, and IC card 2 will be used by each other counter counter 10, stand ball lending machine 20, premium management device 60, etc. after that. In this case, it is possible to omit recording data inquiry processing to the hall computer 50 and the count value management device 70, and it is possible to further increase the processing speed.

In the present embodiment, the withdrawal amount information is written in the IC card 2, but the withdrawal amount is not written in the IC card 2 as in the case of withdrawal amount information. In addition, collation / inquiry may be performed to the management apparatus (“card management machine 90” in the case of the present embodiment).
In this way, money amount information is not written in the IC card 2 itself, and even if it is lost or stolen, the unauthorized use of the withdrawal amount can be more effectively prevented to enhance the security function. There are benefits.
Further, in this embodiment, the cash information written in the IC card 2, the withdrawal amount information, and the cash information input into the interbank ball lending machine 20 are stored and collectively managed by the card management machine 90. These cash information and withdrawal amount information can be stored and managed by the hall computer 50 together with the card management machine 90 or in place of the card management machine 90. In this case, the hall computer 50 constitutes a “cash management apparatus” according to the present invention.

Further, the card issuing / reading unit 14 that issues the IC card 2 described above is designated with the number of pachinko balls (the number of drawn out balls) when the pachinko ball number information is designated by the input operation unit 13 and the withdrawal is performed. ) Is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the IC card 2 is issued. Accordingly, when designation / input of withdrawal ball withdrawal is performed, if the specified number of pachinko balls (number of withdrawal balls) is equal to or less than a predetermined number, the IC card 2 is not issued. Yes.
Similarly, the card issuing / reading unit 14 determines the IC amount when the specified cash amount (withdrawal amount) is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount when cash amount information is designated by the input operation unit 13 and cash withdrawal is performed. Issue card 2. Therefore, when designation / input of cash withdrawal is performed, if the designated cash amount (withdrawal amount) is a predetermined number or less, the IC card 2 is not issued.

An IC card is one in which an IC chip is mounted on or embedded in a card base material and is subjected to predetermined coating or printing, which requires a certain manufacturing cost. Therefore, for example, if the issuance of the IC card 2 is repeated for one or two pachinko balls or a very small amount of cash, the influence on the management of the amusement hall is not small. In addition, it is usually common to rent and borrow more than a predetermined number of pachinko balls (for example, one dollar box: 1000 to 2000 pachinko balls). impossible.
On the other hand, when using withdrawals or cash withdrawals for exchanging premiums for wagon services, it may be necessary to issue a card with a relatively small number of pachinko balls or a small amount of cash. Jade and money are required. For example, even for coffee, which is the smallest prize for exchanging premiums for a wagon service, the price for a cup of coffee is about 200 yen, and if there are 50 pachinko balls worth 200 yen, at least that level There is no problem if the card issuance based on the above-mentioned number designation and amount designation is permitted.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in consideration of the manufacturing cost of the outgoing ball IC card and the minimum number / amount of money that may be withdrawn / cash deducted, the number of pachinko balls greater than the predetermined number, Only when a cash amount is specified, IC card 2 issuance is allowed and executed. When a predetermined number of pachinko balls are specified or when a cash amount greater than a predetermined amount is specified, IC The card 2 is not issued.
Specifically, for example, if the number of pachinko balls is 10 or more, and if the cash amount is 100 yen or more, the IC card 2 is issued, and if a value less than that is specified The IC card 2 is not issued.
As a result, it is possible to prevent unnecessary flooding of the IC card 2 and maintain and improve the sound management of the game hall where the present system is introduced.

In addition, the number of withdrawal balls and withdrawal amount for the IC card 2 issuance restriction can be set to any value, and there are no restrictions on card issuance based on the withdrawal number or withdrawal amount. it can.
In addition, it is possible to switch / select whether or not the IC card 2 is issued. In this case, each counter device 10 or the like can be provided with a switching means for selecting whether or not there is a card issuance restriction, and can be switched at any time by an employee of the game hall.
That is, the card issuance / reading unit 14 determines whether the withdrawal ball number specified by the input operation unit 13 is a predetermined number or more and the withdrawal amount is a predetermined amount or more in response to a predetermined switching operation by the switching unit or the like. The card 2 can be issued.
This makes it possible to provide a more flexible card issuing service according to the business policy.

  Further, the IC card 2 according to this embodiment as described above is an example of the “recording medium” according to the present invention, and it is of course possible to take a form other than the IC card described above. In other words, any recording medium other than an IC card may be used as long as it is a recording medium capable of reading and writing predetermined information for specifying the number of pachinko balls and the amount of cash specified / input by the input operation unit 13. As a form other than the IC card, for example, an IC coin in which a base material on which an IC chip is mounted / mounted is a coin (medal) type, a magnetic card using magnetic data for reading / writing information, a predetermined information is a barcode or a two-dimensional Any recording medium can be used as long as the predetermined information can be read and written, such as a card described and printed with a code.

In addition, the recording medium can be configured by a portable terminal / wireless communication terminal such as a cellular phone or a PDA.
Further, when the recording medium is configured by a portable terminal in this way, the card issuing / reading unit 14 transmits and writes the withdrawal ball number data / withdrawal amount data to the portable terminal serving as the recording medium. It is constituted by a device or the like having a reader / writer function for receiving and reading the withdrawal ball number data and withdrawal amount data written in the portable terminal.
In this case, the transmission / writing of the withdrawal ball number data / withdrawal amount data to / from the portable terminal serving as the recording medium corresponds to the generation / issuance of the IC card 2 described above. The reception / reading of the withdrawal ball number data / withdrawal amount data written in the portable terminal is equivalent to the insertion / acceptance / reading of the IC card 2 described above.
Further, when the portable terminal constitutes a recording medium in this way, predetermined identification information given in advance to the portable terminal, for example, a membership number given on the game side and set in the portable terminal, The terminal phone number, mail address, terminal device number, and the like correspond to the identification information written in the IC card 2 described above.

In response to the operation of the “return” key of the input operation unit 13, the return unit 15 has a predetermined number of balls designated by the input operation unit 13 with the upper limit being the number of pachinko balls that have already been counted. This is a means to return (re-rent) pachinko balls.
Specifically, the return unit 15 includes a counting unit (for example, a sensor such as a photo interrupter or a proximity sensor) that counts the number of pachinko balls returned (re-rented) to the player. When the “return” key is operated, the number of pachinko balls, such as the number of pachinko balls already counted, is counted as the upper limit, and a predetermined number of pachinko balls specified by the input operation unit 13 are counted by the sensor. The pachinko balls are discharged and returned to the upper plate 101 of the pachinko machine 100.
The number of pachinko balls returned by the return unit 15 is output as a return number signal, is input to the hall computer 50 via the table computer 30 and the island computer 40 (see FIG. 1), and is already stored in the hall computer 50. It is subtracted from the number of stored pachinko balls such as the number of pachinko balls already counted by the corresponding counter counter 10.

The storage unit 16 is a storage unit for storing and storing various signals and data processed by each counter 10 and includes a RAM, a ROM, a hard disk, and the like.
Here, as described above, when the IC card 2 is issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14, the storage unit 16 provided in each counter 10 is used to identify the IC card 2 and the IC card. The storage unit of each counter 10 is associated with information on the number of pachinko balls related to withdrawal (drawn balls) or cash amount related to cash withdrawal (withdrawal amount) specified and entered during the issue operation of No. 2. 16 is stored. In this embodiment, the information on the number of pachinko balls or the cash amount related to the issue of the IC card 2 is finally stored and managed by the hall computer 50 or the card management device 90 together with the identification information of the IC card 2. ing. For this reason, the number of pachinko balls related to the IC card 2 stored and held in the storage unit 16 of each counter 10, cash amount, card identification information, etc. are required after being stored in the hall computer 50 or the card management device 90. Disappear. Accordingly, these pieces of information can be deleted from the storage unit 16 after being sent to and stored in the hall computer 50 or the card manager 90. As a result, it is possible to prevent the storage unit 16 from occupying the storage area with unnecessary / unnecessary information and causing a problem such as a shortage of the storage area in each counter 10 or a reduction in data processing speed. can do.

However, in each storage unit 16 of each counter 10, the number of pachinko balls related to withdrawal of the IC card 2 issued by each counter 10, the cash amount related to cash withdrawal, and identification of the IC card It is also possible to store and manage information and the like. In that case, the storage unit 16 of each counter 10 constitutes a “game medium management device” and a “cash management device” according to the present invention.
In this way, by storing and managing the number of pachinko balls related to withdrawal of IC cards 2 that have already been issued, the cash amount related to cash withdrawal, identification information of IC cards, etc., in the storage unit 16 of each counter 10 The load on the hall computer 50 and the card management machine 90 can be reduced, and the data storage / reference / update etc. can be performed in the storage unit 16 included in each counter 10 so that the data processing can be further speeded up. It becomes.

The communication unit 17 is a data communication unit that connects each counter 10 to the corresponding computer 30, and transmits / receives data to / from the computer 30.
Note that the communication unit 17 and the computer base 30 are normally connected via a cable or the like, but may be connected wirelessly as long as data communication is possible.
The communication unit 17 sends the count data and cash data generated and output by the counter counter 10 and the inter-ball lending machine 20, and the hall computer 50 via the base computer 30 and the island computer 40. The gift exchange device 60, the count value management device 70, or the card management device 90 is transmitted to a predetermined device / device.

The pachinko ball lending machine 20 is a pachinko ball lending means provided on a one-on-one basis with the pachinko machine 100. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, a cash accepting unit 21, a ball lending unit 22, a membership card Each unit of the reading unit 23 is provided.
The cash receiving unit 21 reads the cash (banknote) inserted through the banknote insertion slot 21a (see FIG. 2) provided on the front surface of the interbank ball lending machine 20, and accepts the inserted amount as the amount received. The accepted cash amount data is stored in the storage unit 16.
Then, the cash receiving unit 21 performs control so that a predetermined number of pachinko balls designated by the input operation unit 13 are lent out from the ball lending unit 22 with the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the amount of cash received as an upper limit. The cash receiving unit 21 constitutes “cash receiving means” according to the present invention.

The ball lending unit 22 is a lending means for lending a pachinko ball used in a game in the pachinko machine 100 provided in one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko machine 100, and constitutes a “lending means” according to the present invention. ing.
Specifically, the ball lending unit 22 controls a predetermined number of pachinko balls designated by the input operation unit 13 from the nozzle 15a (see FIG. 2) or from the inside of the pachinko machine 100 under the control from the cash receiving unit 21. It is designed to be paid out directly on the plate.
For example, every time a “lending” button (see FIG. 4) provided in the pachinko machine 100 or the input operation unit 13 is pressed, a predetermined number of pachinko balls (for example, 125 balls) corresponding to a predetermined amount (for example, 500 yen). Is paid out to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 100 from the inside of the nozzle 15a and the pachinko machine. Therefore, the player can repeatedly receive the desired number of pachinko balls within the range of the reserve amount by repeatedly pressing the “lending” button.
The number of pachinko balls lent from the ball lending unit 22 is stored in the storage unit 16 as a ball number signal, and is input to the hall computer 50 via the communication unit 17, the base computer 30, and the island computer 40 ( The lending number information is stored and managed.

The member card reading unit 23 is a means for reading a member card issued to the member at the game hall and performing various processing operations, and functions as a card reader / writer. Specifically, the membership card reader 23 can insert a predetermined membership card, and when the membership card is inserted, various information stored in the card, for example, identification information of the membership, Read member's storage information etc. The player whose membership card is read by the membership card reader 23 is provided with various services for members, such as browsing of gaming machine information and withdrawal (replay) of storage balls. That is, the number of stored balls read on the membership card is added to the number of stored pachinko balls as the number of pachinko balls that can be lent to the pachinko machine 100, and used for lending pachinko balls or withdrawing balls with IC cards 2. Can do.
The predetermined member information read by the member card reading unit 23 is input to the hall computer 50 through the communication unit 17, the base computer 30, and the island computer 40, and stored and managed (see FIG. 1).

The membership card that can be read by the membership card reader 23 is not particularly limited in terms of the card configuration, function, member content, and the like.
For example, the member card may be a card having any configuration as long as it is a storage medium that can read and write predetermined member information and the like, such as an IC card, a magnetic card, and a card displaying a barcode.
In addition, the membership card is an original membership card that is issued to regular members who have registered their name, telephone number, etc., a visitor card that is valid only on the day of visiting the amusement hall, a prepaid card that is sold for a predetermined amount, etc. In addition, various cards issued according to the contents and types of members are included. Further, the member card reading unit 23 is configured by the same (single) device (card reader / writer) as the card issuing / reading unit 14 described above. You can also In that case, the card insertion slot (refer FIG. 2) with which the front of each counter | counter 10 and the inter-lens ball lending machine 20 is provided becomes one.

Further, the membership card can also be constituted by a portable terminal / wireless communication terminal such as a cellular phone or a PDA, as in the case of the IC card 2 described above.
In this case, the card reading unit 23 has a reader / writer function for transmitting and writing predetermined data to the portable terminal functioning as a membership card, and receiving and reading predetermined data written to the portable terminal. It is comprised by an apparatus etc.
Further, when the portable terminal constitutes a membership card in this way, member identification information such as a predetermined membership number assigned on the game hall side is recorded and set in the portable terminal.

[Computer]
The base computer 30 is composed of information processing devices that are provided one-on-one with the pachinko machine 100, and includes a pachinko machine 100, a hall computer 50, a card management machine 90, and the like, which are so-called “table computers”. It is a linking relay device.
Specifically, the stand computer 30 determines the state of the pachinko machine 100 and each stand counter 10 on the basis of signals input from the pachinko machine 100 and each stand counter 10 (including the inter-ball ball lending machine 20). While detecting, the information (status signal) which shows various detected states, the count information from each stand counter 10, etc. are received and memorize | stored, and those information is transmitted to the island computer 40 via a network.

Various information / signals transmitted from the base computer 30 are relayed to the island computer 40, and then the hall computer 50, the prize exchange device 60, the count value management device 70, or the card management device 90 connected to the network. Is received by a predetermined device / device.
For example, game signals indicating various game states output from the pachinko machine 100 are relayed and input to the hall computer 50 via the network and the island computer 40. Also, pachinko ball counting information and IC card identification information generated and output by each counter 10 are input to the hall computer 50 via the network and the island computer 40 and to the count value management device 70. Is also entered. In addition, cash information such as accepted cash generated and output by the daitama ball lending machine 20 and cash and balance used for lending pachinko balls is sent to the card management machine 90 via the network and the island computer 40. Entered.

In this embodiment, the stand computer 30 functions as a repeater of each pachinko machine 100, each stand counter 10, the inter-ball ball lending machine 20, the hall computer 50, the card management machine 90, and the like. After being transmitted to the device / device to be transmitted, it is not necessary to store / manage it in the computer 30.
However, in the computer 30, the game information data of the corresponding pachinko machine 100, the counting information data of each counter 10 and the number of pachinko balls related to the withdrawal of the IC card 2 issued by the counter 10 It is also possible to store and manage the identification information of the IC card. In this case, the stand computer 30 constitutes a “game medium management device” according to the present invention together with or instead of the hall computer 50 described later.
Similarly, in the stand computer 30, cash information data accepted by the stand ball lending machine 20 of the corresponding pachinko machine 100, and the IC card 2 issued by the stand ball lending machine 20 (each counter counting machine 10). It is also possible to store and manage the cash amount related to the cash withdrawal and the identification information of the IC card. In that case, the stand computer 30 constitutes a “cash management apparatus” according to the present invention together with or instead of the card management machine 90 described later.

[Island Computer]
The island computer 40 is an amusement machine island composed of a plurality of pachinko machines 100, that is, an information processing device provided in units of “islands”, and a stand computer 30 and a hall computer provided in each pachinko machine 100 called “island con”. It is a relay device that connects 50.
Specifically, the island computer 40 is based on signals output from the pachinko machine 100 and the counter counters 10 (including the interbank ball lending machine 20) transmitted from a plurality of computers 30 under connection. Information (state signal) indicating the state of the pachinko machine 100, count information from each counter 10 and the like are received, and the information is stored and managed in units of islands.

Then, the island computer 40 uses the information and signals received from each of the computers 30 as predetermined devices / devices of the hall computer 50, the prize exchange device 60, the count value management device 70, and the card management device 90 connected to the network. Send to device.
In FIG. 1, for convenience of illustration, three pachinko machines 100 constitute one “island” and are provided with one island computer 40, but the number of games on the gaming machine island is 3 The number of gaming machine islands and the number of island computers 40 that manage the gaming machine islands is not limited to one, and a plurality of gaming machine islands are provided, and each gaming machine island has an island computer. 40 is provided.

In the present embodiment, the island computer 40 is a repeater such as each pachinko machine 100, each counter counter 10, the inter-ball lending machine 20, the hall computer 50, the card management machine 90, and the like, as with the above-described computer 30. The relay data does not need to be stored and managed by the island computer 40 after being transmitted to the device / apparatus to be transmitted.
However, in the island computer 40, the game information data of the pachinko machine 100 belonging to the corresponding island, the count information data of each counter counter 10, and the withdrawal of the IC card 2 issued by each counter counter 10 It is also possible to store and manage the number of pachinko balls and identification information of the IC card. In this case, the island computer 40 constitutes a “game medium management device” according to the present invention together with or instead of the hall computer 50.
Similarly, in the island computer 40, cash information data accepted by the interpolated ball lending machine 20 of the pachinko machine 100 belonging to the corresponding island, and an IC issued by the interim ball lending machine 20 (each counter counter 10). It is also possible to store and manage the cash amount related to the cash withdrawal related to the card 2 and the identification information of the IC card. In that case, the island computer 40 constitutes a “cash management device” according to the present invention together with or instead of the card management device 90.

[Hall computer]
The hall computer 50 is composed of an information processing device that constitutes a management device for managing the game hall, and includes a central processing unit (CPU), storage means (ROM, RAM, hard disk, etc.), input means (keyboard, pointing device, etc.). ) And output means (display, printer, etc.). The hall computer 50 constitutes a “game medium management device” according to the present invention.
Specifically, the hall computer 50 is connected to the island computer 40, the gift exchange device 60, the count value management device 70, and the card management device 90 through a network so as to be able to perform data communication, and performs predetermined data communication with each device. .

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the hall computer 50 according to the present embodiment.
As shown in the figure, the hall computer 50 includes a control unit 51, a communication unit 52, a storage unit 53, an input operation unit 54, an output display unit 55, and the like.
The control unit 51 is a control unit that controls each unit of the hall computer 50 and is configured by a computer including a central processing unit (CPU) and the like.
The communication unit 52 is connected to a network (such as a LAN) in the game hall to which the island computer 40, the prize exchange device 60, the count value management device 70, and the card management device 90 are connected. Data communication means for transmitting and receiving data between the numerical management device 70 and the card management device 90. By this communication unit 52, the hall computer 50 is connected to the plurality of computer 30 via the island computer 40 so as to be able to transmit and receive data, and is generated by the pachinko machine 100 and each computer counter 10 corresponding to each computer 30. Various data are transmitted to the hall computer 50 for storage and management.
Note that the communication unit 52 and the in-game network are normally connected via a cable or the like, but may be connected wirelessly as long as data communication is possible.

The storage unit 53 is a storage unit for storing and storing various signals and data processed by the hall computer 50, and includes a RAM, a ROM, a hard disk, and the like.
The input operation unit 54 is an input means for an operator to perform an input operation on the hall computer 50, and includes a keyboard, a mouse (pointing device), and the like.
The output display unit 55 is an output display means for outputting and displaying the data processing result in the hall computer 50 so that the operator can visually recognize the display result. It includes a printer that prints out paper and forms.

Various game data and count value data generated and output by each pachinko machine 100 and each counter 10 by the hall computer 50 configured as described above are transmitted via the base computer 30 and the island computer 40. The data is transmitted and input to the hall computer 50, and these data are stored and managed by the hall computer 50.
Specifically, the hall computer 50 receives various information and signals generated and output from the pachinko machine 100 and the counters 10 transmitted from the island computer 40, and exchanges prizes from the prize exchange device 60. Information is received via the communication unit 52 and stored in the storage unit 53.
For example, the hall computer 50 is a game signal (a jackpot signal, a probability change signal, a safe signal, an out signal), a ball rental, transmitted from the pachinko machine 100 and each counter 10 via the base computer 30 and the island computer 40. A number signal, a count signal, a replay ball number signal, and the like are collected to collect and manage predetermined game data. As a result, the number of rentals and the number of acquisitions for each pachinko machine in all the counters 10 installed in the game hall are tabulated and managed by the hall computer 50.

As described above, the hall computer 50 stores and manages various information relating to a plurality of pachinko machines 100 and other game machines installed in the game hall for each pachinko machine / game machine. Information regarding each counter 10 provided as well as information on the corresponding pachinko machine 100 is stored and managed for each pachinko machine. Therefore, the hall computer 50 constitutes a “game medium management device” that stores the number of game media counted by the counting means according to the present invention in units of game machines.
In the hall computer 50 of the present embodiment, when the IC card 2 is issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14 described above, the identification information of the IC card 2 and the designation / input in the issuing operation of the IC card 2 The information of the number of pachinko balls (the number of withdrawal balls) is transmitted in association with each other, as information on the corresponding pachinko machine 100 and each counter 10 and information on the issued IC card 2 Is stored in the storage unit 53 of the hall computer 50.

Specifically, in the hall computer 50, when the IC card 2 is issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14, the number of pachinko balls specified by the input operation unit 13 as withdrawal of the ball is already stored in the hall computer 50. The number of pachinko balls already counted by the corresponding counter counter 10 and the pachinko balls transferred and combined by the IC card 2 issued by each other counter counter 10 are stored (stored) in the membership card. It is subtracted from the number of stored pachinko balls that can be rented to the pachinko machine 100 such as pachinko balls.
In the hall computer 50, when the issued IC card 2 is read by the card issuing / reading unit 14, the number of pachinko balls specified by the predetermined information written in the read IC card 2 is stored in the hall computer 50. The stored pachinko balls such as the number of pachinko balls already counted by the corresponding counter counter 10 are stored.

Further, when different values are set as the lending unit price and the premium exchange rate for the number of pachinko balls for each pachinko machine 100, the hall computer 50 stores the rental unit price and the premium exchange rate in association with the corresponding pachinko machine. ing. A predetermined conversion process is performed on the number of pachinko balls added via the IC card 2 based on the lending unit price and the premium exchange rate.
As a result, when a plurality of lending unit prices or premium exchange rates are set as the lending unit price or premium exchange rate for pachinko balls, the IC card 2 is issued and read between gaming machines having different rental unit prices or premium exchange rates. Even if it is carried out, accurate and fair game media withdrawal via IC card 2 without any loss or damage to the amusement hall / player by performing conversion processing reflecting the unit price of lending and premium exchange rate・ You can transfer.

Specifically, the hall computer 50 stores predetermined converted value information regarding the pachinko balls used in the pachinko machine 100 corresponding to each pachinko machine 100 in the storage unit 53.
Here, as the predetermined conversion value information stored in the hall computer 50, there is a predetermined lending unit price of a pachinko ball used in the pachinko machine 100 set corresponding to each pachinko machine. For example, a lending unit price different from a pachinko ball of 4 yen, 3 yen, 2 yen, 1 yen, etc. may be set corresponding to a pachinko machine. Therefore, the hall computer 50 according to the present embodiment associates data indicating the lending unit price (4 yen, 3 yen, 2 yen, 1 yen, etc.) of the pachinko balls with the corresponding pachinko machine machine number and identification number. Is stored in the storage unit 53.
Further, the predetermined conversion value information stored in the hall computer 50 includes a prize exchange rate for pachinko balls used in the pachinko machine 100 set corresponding to each pachinko machine. For example, a prize exchange rate different from 100% (equivalent exchange), 70%, 50%, etc. may be set corresponding to a pachinko machine. Therefore, the hall computer 50 of the present embodiment stores data indicating such a pachinko ball prize exchange rate (100%, 70%, 50%, etc.) in association with the corresponding pachinko machine number and identification number. Stored in the unit 53.

The hall computer 50 performs a predetermined value conversion process for the IC card 2 based on the rental unit price of the pachinko balls and the prize exchange rate stored in the storage unit 53 in this way. .
First, when the number of withdrawal balls is designated / input by the input operation unit 13 corresponding to each pachinko machine 100, the hall computer 50 converts the designated withdrawal ball number into an IC corresponding to the withdrawal ball number. The predetermined information written on the card 2, that is, the identification information of the IC card 2 is stored in the storage unit 53 in association with it. The hall computer 50 then counts the number of pachinko balls that have been stored in the storage unit 53 for the pachinko machine 100 corresponding to the input operation unit 13 to which the number of drawn balls is designated / input. Subtract from the number of accumulated pachinko balls.

In addition, when the issued IC card 2 is inserted into the card issuing / reading unit 14 corresponding to each pachinko machine 100 and read, the hall computer 50 reads predetermined information written on the read IC card 2. That is, the number of withdrawal balls specified by the identification information of the IC card 2 is read from the storage unit 53.
Then, the hall computer 50 issues the card issued with the IC card 2 inserted based on the predetermined converted value information stored and set in the storage unit 53 for the number of withdrawal balls read from the storage unit 53. A value conversion process for converting the number of pachinko balls used in the corresponding pachinko machine 100 to which the reading unit 14 corresponds is performed, and the converted number of balls is used as the number of withdrawn balls related to the IC card 2, and the IC card 2 Is added to the number of stored pachinko balls such as the number of pachinko balls already counted by the corresponding pachinko machine 100, and the data in the storage unit 53 is updated.

Specifically, the value conversion process is performed as follows.
First, when only a plurality of lending unit prices of pachinko balls used in each pachinko machine 100 are set as converted value information, the hall computer 50 performs value conversion processing as follows.
That is, the hall computer 50 reads from the storage unit 53 the number of withdrawal balls specified by the predetermined information (identification information) written on the IC card 2 read by the card issuing / reading unit 14.
Also, the lending unit price of the pachinko balls used in the pachinko machine 100 corresponding to the card issuing / reading unit 14 from which the IC card 2 is issued is read from the storage unit 53, and the withdrawal unit corresponding to the read lending unit price. Add to the number.
Further, the card issuing / reading unit 14 in which the IC card 2 is inserted reads the pachinko ball lending unit price used in the corresponding pachinko machine 100 from the storage unit 53 and divides the already obtained integrated value by the lending unit price. To do.
The number of pachinko balls indicated by this divided value is used as the number of withdrawal balls after conversion processing, and the number of pachinko balls already counted by the pachinko machine 100 to which the card issuing / reading unit 14 of the destination into which the IC card 2 is inserted corresponds. Is added to the number of stored pachinko balls, and the data in the storage unit 53 is updated.

Next, when a plurality of both the lending unit price and premium exchange rate of pachinko balls used in each pachinko machine 100 are set as converted value information, the hall computer 50 performs the value conversion process as follows. To do.
That is, the hall computer 50 reads from the storage unit 53 the number of withdrawal balls specified by the predetermined information (identification information) written on the IC card 2 read by the card issuing / reading unit 14.
Further, the card issuing / reading unit 14 from which the IC card 2 is issued reads both the lending unit price and premium exchange rate of the pachinko balls used in the corresponding pachinko machine 100 from the storage unit 53, and the read lending unit price. And the prize exchange rate is added to the corresponding number of withdrawals.
Further, the card issuing / reading unit 14 in which the IC card 2 is inserted reads the pachinko ball lending unit price used in the corresponding pachinko machine 100 from the storage unit 53 and divides the already obtained integrated value by the lending unit price. To do.
The number of pachinko balls indicated by this divided value is used as the number of withdrawal balls after conversion processing, and the number of pachinko balls already counted by the pachinko machine 100 to which the card issuing / reading unit 14 of the destination into which the IC card 2 is inserted corresponds. Is added to the number of stored pachinko balls, and the data in the storage unit 53 is updated.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the value conversion process in the hall computer 50 in the case where both the lending unit price of the pachinko balls used in each pachinko machine 100 and the gift exchange rate are set as converted value information will be described with reference to FIG. I will explain.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the value conversion process performed when both the pachinko ball lending unit price and the premium exchange rate are set by the hall computer 50 according to the present embodiment.
In the example shown in the figure, the lending unit price / premium exchange rate of pachinko balls is 4 yen / unit price, 2 yen / 1 unit (50%), and the unit price is 1 yen / unit / premium exchange rate 0 This is a case where the pachinko ball is moved by pulling out the ball via the IC card 2 when two types of 5 yen / 1 ball (50%) are set.

First, in the left column of FIG. 6, the IC card 2 is issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14 corresponding to the pachinko machine 100 with a lending unit price of 1 yen 4 yen and a gift exchange rate of 50% (2 yen / 1 ball). In this case, the IC card 2 is debited and the IC card 2 is read by the card issuing / reading unit 14 corresponding to the pachinko machine 100 having a lending unit price of 1 yen, and the balls are moved / added.
When the lending unit price is 4 yen and the gift exchange rate is 50%, the pachinko ball acquired and used on that pachinko machine is transferred or transferred to a pachinko machine with a lending unit price of 1 yen per IC card 2 , (1 ball x 4 yen x 50%) / 1 yen = 2 balls / 1 yen, the value reflecting the prize exchange rate of 1 ball in the 4 yen corner is equivalent to 1 yen and 2 balls in the 1 yen corner ( FIG. 6 left column (a)).
Therefore, for example, when 2000 balls out of pachinko balls acquired and used in a 1-ball 4-yen corner pachinko machine are moved to a 1-yen 1-yen corner pachinko machine via the IC card 2, (2000 balls x 4 yen × 50%) ÷ 1 yen = 4000 balls (left column (b) in FIG. 6).
In this case, if there are 1000 pachinko balls that were originally counted on the 1-yen corner pachinko machine to which the IC card 2 is moved, 4000 pachinko balls transferred and transferred via the IC card 2 are added. , 1000 balls + 4000 balls = 5000 balls, and the number of pachinko balls already counted by the destination pachinko machine is 5000 balls, and the data in the storage unit 53 of the hall computer 50 is updated (FIG. 6, left column (c)).

Next, in the right column of FIG. 6, the IC card 2 is issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14 corresponding to the pachinko machine 100 having a lending unit price of 1 yen and a premium exchange rate of 50%, and the IC card 2 is withdrawn. This is a case where the card 2 is read by the card issuing / reading unit 14 corresponding to the pachinko machine 100 having a lending unit price of 4 yen per ball, and the balls are moved and added.
When the lending unit price is 1 yen and the gift exchange rate is 50%, the pachinko ball acquired and used on that pachinko machine is transferred or transferred to a pachinko machine with a lending unit price of 4 yen via the IC card 2 , (1 ball x 1 yen x 50%) ÷ 4 yen = 0.5 balls / 4 yen = 0.125 balls / 1 yen The value reflecting the exchange rate of 1 prize in the 1 yen corner is 4 yen In the corner, the price is 0.125 yen per 1 yen. To make 1 ball in the 4 yen corner, 1 ÷ 0.125 = 8 and 8 balls per 1 yen corner are required (right column (a) in FIG. 6).
Therefore, for example, when 2400 balls are acquired from the pachinko balls acquired and used in a 1-yen 1-yen corner pachinko machine and moved to a 4-yen 4-ball corner pachinko machine via the IC card 2, (2400 balls x 1 yen × 50%) ÷ 4 yen = 300 balls (right column (b) in FIG. 6).
In this case, if there were 1000 pachinko balls that were originally counted on the 4-yen corner pachinko machine to which the IC card 2 is moved, 300 pachinko balls transferred and transferred via the IC card 2 are added. , 1000 balls + 300 balls = 1300 balls, and the number of pachinko balls already counted by the destination pachinko machine is 1300 balls, and the data in the storage unit 53 of the hall computer 50 is updated (right column (c) in FIG. 6).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of lending unit prices and premium exchange rates are set as the lending unit price and premium exchange rate of pachinko balls, the hall computer 50 performs predetermined value conversion processing for the pachinko balls. Is done.
As a result, even if the IC card 2 is issued and read between gaming machines having different lending unit prices and prize exchange rates, conversion processing reflecting the lending unit price and prize exchange rates is performed, so that the game hall / player The game media can be withdrawn and transferred accurately and fairly through the IC card 2 without losing or damaging the game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the identification information of the IC card 2 issued by the hall computer 50 in each of the counter counters 10 corresponding to the plurality of pachinko machines 100 (the interbank ball lending machine 20) and the related information. The number of pachinko balls to be collected (withdrawn ball information) is stored, and the withdrawn ball information relating to the plurality of IC cards 2 is intensively managed. Even when used in the prize management device 60, the checkout machine 80, etc., the data can be immediately verified by referring to and referring to the recorded data of the hall computer 50. Accordingly, even if there is an illegal act or the like in issuing the IC card 2, it can be detected and detected easily and quickly.
In addition, as information indicating the number of withdrawal balls, only identification information for specifying the IC card 2 is described in the IC card 2 itself, and other information (information indicating the number of pachinko balls) is not described. The IC card 2 itself does not contain important information indicating the number of balls withdrawn, and even if the IC card 2 is lost or stolen, no important information is leaked, and the security function of the gaming system Can be kept high.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the hall computer 50 stores and manages the pachinko ball number information (withdrawal ball number information) related to the issuance of the IC card 2 together with the identification information of the IC card 2. It has become.
The hall computer 50 collects and manages information and data from all game machines, counters, lending machines, and prize exchange devices that are finally installed in the game hall via the repeaters such as the base computer 30 and the island computer 40. It is preferable that the withdrawal ball information via the IC card 2 is also managed and stored collectively by the hall computer 50. In particular, the withdrawal ball information via the IC card 2 is information indicating the number of stored pachinko balls, such as pachinko ball count information, and is useful and indispensable information as management information of the pachinko machine. 50 is preferably stored and managed.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, pachinko ball number information (drawn ball information) related to the issue of the IC card 2 is stored and managed in a batch by the hall computer 50.

However, the pachinko ball number information (withdrawal ball information) relating to the issuance of the IC card 2 can be stored and managed by another device together with the hall computer 50 or in place of the hall computer 50.
In the present embodiment, there are provided a base computer 30 and an island computer 40 that function as relays such as each pachinko machine 100, each counter 10 and inter-ball ball lending machine 20, hall computer 50 and card management machine 90. .
Further, as will be described later, a card value management device 70 is provided that manages the count value data in each counter 10 and also manages the cash settlement data of the settlement machine 80 for cash settlement. 90.
Therefore, for example, with respect to the pachinko ball number information (departure withdrawal information) related to the issuance of the IC card 2, together with the hall computer 50 or instead of the hall computer 50, the stand computer 30, the island computer 40, the count value management device 70 They can also be stored and managed by the card manager 90, respectively. By doing so, it is possible to distribute the load on the device that manages and stores information, to reduce the load on the hall computer 50, and to speed up the processing of the hall computer 50 and the entire system. it can. In such a case, the base computer 30, the island computer 40, the count value management device 70, and the card management device 90 are used together with the hall computer 50 or instead of the hall computer 50 according to the “game medium management” of the present invention. Device ".

[Premium exchange device]
The prize exchange device 60 is a device that manages predetermined prize information that can be exchanged according to a predetermined number of pachinko balls, and constitutes a “prize exchange means” according to the present invention.
The prize exchange device 60 of the present embodiment is an information processing apparatus installed at an appropriate place such as a prize exchange counter in a game hall, and is connected to the hall computer 50 and the like via a network so as to be able to perform data communication.

The prize exchange device 60 performs a predetermined prize exchange process according to the counting result of the number of pachinko balls presented by the player.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the gift exchange device 60 is an IC serving as a reading unit that reads predetermined information written on the IC card 2 issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14 of each counter 10. An exchange that includes a card reader 60a, extracts predetermined premium information that can be exchanged according to the number of pachinko balls specified by the predetermined information read by the IC card reader 60a, and executes an exchange process for finalizing the prize exchange process It constitutes processing means.
In FIG. 1, only one prize exchange device 60 is shown for convenience of illustration, but a plurality of prize exchange devices 60 may be provided according to the scale of the game hall, the floor configuration, and the like.

In the prize exchange process by the prize exchange device 60, first, the IC card 2 issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14 is presented to the prize exchange process 60, and a card acceptance process is performed.
Specifically, the identification information of the IC card 2 is read by an IC card reader 60a (see FIG. 1) provided in the prize exchange device 60, and based on this identification information, the prize exchange device 60 reads the identification information. Data corresponding to the extracted IC card 2 is read from the hall computer 50 and collated. Here, when the collation process with the data from the hall computer 50 based on the identification information is not successful, the prize exchange device 60 determines a collation error and outputs a predetermined warning display or the like.

In this way, by performing a collation process between the prize exchange device 60 and the hall computer 50 based on the identification information of the IC card 2, the card is stolen, altered, counterfeited, etc., and fraud is detected / prevented. Can be achieved.
When data is read from the hall computer 50 by the gift exchange device 60, the IC card 2 is held within the range where the number of pachinko balls is the upper limit in accordance with the stored pachinko ball number information included in the read data. A prize exchanging process with a predetermined prize corresponding to the number of withdrawal balls specified by the user is performed.

Moreover, the prize exchange device 60 includes a handy terminal 61 as shown in FIG.
The handy terminal 61 is a small portable information processing terminal, and as shown in FIG. 1, includes a card reading unit 61 a, a key input unit 61 b, a display unit 61 c, and the like. Are connected so that data communication is possible via wireless or wired. The handy terminal 61 can manage predetermined premium information that can be exchanged according to the predetermined number of pachinko balls together with the premium exchange device 60 described above by performing data communication with the premium exchange device 60. "Premium exchange means" according to the invention is configured.
The handy terminal 61 of the present embodiment is a small information processing terminal configured to be able to perform data communication with the prize exchange device 60 wirelessly and can be carried by employees traveling around the amusement hall. The data is transmitted / recorded to the prize exchange device 60 via the wireless network, and the data recorded / managed by the prize exchange device 60 can be received / inquired by the handy terminal 61.

Also in the handy terminal 61, as in the case of the prize exchange device 60, a predetermined prize exchange process according to the counting result of the number of pachinko balls presented by the player can be performed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the handy terminal 61 is a card reading device serving as a reading unit that reads predetermined information written on the IC card 2 issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14 of each counter 10. A portion 61a is provided. The card reading unit 61a is configured to read predetermined information written on the IC chip of the IC card 2 by a card reader (not shown) that is configured so that the IC card 2 can be inserted and provided therein. Then, the handy terminal 61 extracts predetermined premium information that can be exchanged according to the number of pachinko balls specified by the predetermined information read by the card reading unit 61a, and performs an exchange processing unit that executes an exchange process for finalizing the prize exchange process. Is configured.
As for the handy terminal 61, only one handy terminal 61 is shown in FIG. 1 for the sake of illustration, but there are a plurality of handy terminals 61 depending on the size of the game hall, the floor configuration, the number of employees, and the like. Needless to say, it can be prepared.

The prize exchange history data including the prize name, quantity, processing time, exchanged pachinko balls / cash amount, identification information of the IC card 2 and the like of the prize exchanged at the prize exchange device 60 or the handy terminal 61 is stored on the network. To the hall computer 50 or the card management machine 90, and stored and managed in the hall computer 50 or the card management machine 90.
Specifically, when the IC card 2 is read by the gift exchange device 60 or the handy terminal 61, the data related to the IC card 2 is transferred to the hall computer 50 or the card management machine based on the identification information written to the IC card 2. 90 is inquired for collation processing. In the hall computer 50, the number of stored pachinko balls related to the corresponding pachinko machine 100 is read based on the transmitted identification information, and collation processing is performed. Similarly, in the card management machine 90, the stored amount related to the corresponding pachinko machine 100 is read based on the transmitted identification information, and the matching process is performed.

  The prize exchange device 60 performs a prize exchange process with a predetermined prize corresponding to the number of pachinko balls or cash according to the pachinko ball information or cash information collated by the hall computer 50 or the card management machine 90. When the IC card 2 is accepted at the handy terminal 61, the result of the prize exchange process is transmitted to the handy terminal 61. Thus, a player who has exchanged pachinko balls or cash and predetermined prizes such as coffee, juice, cigarettes, etc. through the prize exchange device 60 or the handy terminal 61, and the prize presents the IC card 2. To be handed over.

When the prize exchange process at the prize exchange device 60 or the handy terminal 61 is completed, the hall computer 50 stores and updates predetermined prize exchange history information.
FIG. 13 shows an example of gift exchange history information stored and managed by the hall computer 50. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing premium exchange history data of the hall computer 50 when a premium exchange process is performed via the IC card 2 based on the number of stored pachinko balls or the stored amount in the gaming system of the present embodiment. Yes, (a) shows hourly free gift exchange history data, and (b) shows daily total free gift exchange history data.
As shown in the figure, the prize exchange history information stored and managed by the hall computer 50 includes hourly prize exchange history data and daily total prize exchange history data, which are exchanged at the handy terminal 61. The hall computer 50 stores and manages prize exchange history data including the prize name, quantity, processing time, number of pachinko balls exchanged / cash amount exchanged, IC card identification information, and the like.

A player who has received (transferred) the IC card 2 by the prize exchange process at the prize exchange device 60 or the handy terminal 61 as described above, the prize exchange apparatus 60 installed at the prize exchange counter or the like is the IC card 2. In addition, by presenting it on the handy terminal 61 possessed by an employee traveling around the amusement hall, it is possible to perform exchange processing with a desired prize according to the number of pachinko balls specified by the IC card 2 and the cash amount. . As a result, the player who has received the IC card 2 receives a prize based on a part (or all) of the number of stored pachinko balls such as pachinko balls counted by each counter 10 and the amount of cash stored and received. Exchange and purchase of goods (debit withdrawal and cash withdrawal) will be possible.
In addition, the prize exchange process via the IC card 2 does not require the number of pachinko balls or cash to be counted by hand and given to employees, etc. Also, the number of pachinko balls and the amount of cash given to exchange for prizes Since it becomes clear and historical data of the prize exchange process remains, the prize exchange process can be performed very easily, quickly and accurately, and it can be reliably prevented from exchanging with an unknown number of pachinko balls, employee cheating, etc. A gift exchange system with excellent convenience and safety can be realized.

[Counter value management device]
The count value management device 70 is an information processing device connected to the island computer 40 installed for each gaming machine island via a network. It is a management device that receives, stores and manages the output count data.
Specifically, the count value management device 70 includes count value data transmitted from the table computer 30 in each table counter 10 and an IC card transmitted from each table counter 10 each time the IC card 2 is issued. 2 identification information is received via a network, and the received count value data is stored and managed in association with the identification information of the corresponding IC card 2.
The count value management device 70 is provided with a display means such as a liquid crystal display, and can display various count value data in real time in units of each counter 10 and each identification information of the IC card 2. The count value data can be displayed and output in real time.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the count value management device 70, together with the hall computer 50, count value data generated and output by each stand counter 10 and the IC card 2 issued by each stand counter 10. The identification information is stored and managed in association with each other.
As described above, the count data output from each counter 10 and the identification information of the IC card 2 are stored and managed in a lump in the hall computer 50. In this embodiment, the count value management device 70 can be provided in order to reduce the system and improve the processing speed of the system. In this case, the pachinko ball number information (outlet withdrawal information) related to the issue of the IC card 2 is also stored and managed by the count value management device 70. By doing so, it is possible to distribute the load on the device that manages and stores information, to reduce the load on the hall computer 50, and to speed up the processing of the hall computer 50 and the entire system. it can.

Therefore, when such a count value management device 70 is provided, the “game media management device” in which the count value management device 70 stores the number of game media counted by the counting means according to the present invention together with the hall computer 50. Will be configured.
However, since the data output from each counter 10 is finally stored and managed by the hall computer 50, the count value management device 70 can be omitted as appropriate.
It is of course possible to provide a plurality of count value management devices 70 according to the size of the amusement hall, the floor configuration, and the like.

[Settlement machine / Card management machine]
The checkout machine 80 receives the IC card 2 issued by each counter 10 and pays the cash according to the cash amount related to the “cash issue” specified by the predetermined information written in the IC card 2. This is a cash dispensing device for dispensing, and is connected to the card management machine 90 so that data communication is possible.
The card management machine 90 is an information processing apparatus for managing and controlling the payment machine 80. The card management machine 90 is connected to the payment machine 80 and connected to the hall computer 50 via a network so that data communication is possible. The card management machine 90 stores and manages cash amount information (withdrawal amount information) related to the issue of the IC card 2.

The checkout machine 80 is configured such that the IC card 2 can be inserted and read, and stores a predetermined amount of cash to be paid out.
The card management machine 90 manages and controls the settlement machine 80. The IC card 2 issued by each counter 10 is inserted into the settlement machine 80, and the identification information and the like written on the IC card 2 are read out. Then, based on the identification information or the like, the cash information stored in its own storage means (not shown) is referred to, and the cash amount related to “cash withdrawal” of the IC card 2 is collated and specified.
When the cash amount verification process by the card management machine 90 is confirmed, the cash corresponding to the amount verified from the settlement machine 80 is paid out.

Specifically, the card management machine 90 determines the amount of cash received by the cash receiving unit 21 of each inter-ball ball lending machine 20 corresponding to each of a plurality of gaming machines (pachinko machines 100) installed in the game hall, and the like. Of the cash equivalent value specified by the IC card 2 or the predetermined prepaid card issued by each of the counters 10 of the machine, and the remaining amount that has not yet been used for lending pachinko balls The “cash management device” according to the present invention is stored in units.
And the card management machine 90 which comprises such a "cash management apparatus" is the IC card made into the issue possible state by the card issuing / reading part 14 of each counter counter 10 corresponding to each pachinko machine 100. Each of the remaining amount written in 2, the withdrawal amount written in the IC card 2 issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14, and the withdrawal amount written in the IC card 2 read by the card issuing / reading unit 14 Amount information data is stored in a lump.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the card management device 90 uses the IC card issued by each of the counter counters 10 to generate and output the cash data generated by each of the counter counters 10 (the interbank ball lending machine 20). The two identification information can be associated and stored and managed in a batch.
Then, the player who has received the IC card 2 by such a settlement machine 80 and the card management machine 90 settles the cash by a part (or all) of the stored amount of cash received by each counter 10. (Cash transfer) can be done.

The cash settlement process in the settlement machine 80 is performed as follows.
When cash settlement processing is performed in the settlement machine 80 via the IC card 2, first, a predetermined IC card 2 is inserted into the settlement machine 80.
In the settlement machine 80, the identification information of the inserted IC card 2 is read out, and based on this identification information, collation with the cash data stored in the card management machine 90 that manages the cash data is performed. That is, the checkout machine 80 reads out the cash data (stored amount data) corresponding to the identification information of the IC card 2 read out by the checkout machine 80 from the card management machine 90 and performs a matching process.

If there is an error in data collation with the card management machine 90 based on the identification information, the checkout machine 80 determines a collation error and outputs a predetermined warning display or the like. In addition, as a case where a verification error occurs, for example, when there is nothing that matches the identification information of the card, or when the identification information cannot be read due to tampering etc., the cash information read from the card is This is the case when it does not match the amount data stored in the management machine 90.
When data collation with the card management machine 90 is successful, the cashier 80 performs cash discharge / refund in accordance with the cash information included in the read data.

As described above, data relating to the number of pachinko balls output from each pachinko machine 100 and each counter 10 and count value data are associated with identification information of the IC card 2 issued by each corresponding counter 10. The hall computer 50 collectively stores and manages the cash data, but the cash data is collectively managed by the card management machine 90. That is, cash information (cash withdrawal information) related to the issue of the IC card 2 is stored and managed by the card management device 90. By doing so, it is possible to distribute the load on the device that manages and stores information, to reduce the load on the hall computer 50, and to speed up the processing of the hall computer 50 and the entire system. it can.
In addition, the cash payout management is performed by a dedicated device (the checkout machine 80 and the card management machine 90) separate from the hall computer 50, so that the cash payout management is handled separately from the game hall management. For example, only the management / operation of the settlement machine 80 and the card management machine 90 can be entrusted to a specialized company or the like other than the amusement hall.
As for the settlement machine 80 and the card management machine 90, the settlement machine 80 and the card management machine 90 are shown one by one for convenience of illustration in FIG. Of course, it is also possible to provide a plurality.

As described above, in this embodiment, the card management device 90 stores the cash amount information including the identification information of the issued IC card 2 and the withdrawal cash information related thereto, and is centrally managed. Even when the IC card 2 is subsequently used in each of the other counters 10, the prize management device 60, the checkout machine 80, etc., the data is immediately verified by referring to and referring to the recorded data of the card management machine 90. be able to. Accordingly, even if there is an illegal act or the like in issuing the IC card 2, it can be detected and detected easily and quickly.
In particular, by storing and managing cash amount information (cash withdrawal information) with a dedicated device (card management machine 90), cash information can be managed and handled separately from the management of the game hall.
However, the cash amount information including the withdrawal cash information related to the issuance of the IC card 2 can be stored and managed together with the card management machine 90 or in place of the card management machine 90 by another device. For example, the withdrawal cash information relating to the issue of the IC card 2 can also be stored and managed in the hall computer 50 that stores and manages the withdrawal information including the withdrawal number information and the gaming machine information.

[Issuance / reading of IC card]
Next, a specific example of the processing operation for issuing / reading an IC card in the card issuing / reading unit in the gaming system of the present embodiment as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
[Pulling out the ball]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the issuing operation of the IC card 2 issued by each stand counter 10 (between machine lending machine 20) according to the present embodiment, and has been counted by each stand counter 10 This is a case where the desired number of balls is specified from the pachinko balls and the IC card 2 related to withdrawal is issued.
In the example shown in the figure, the card issuing / reading unit 14 of each counter 10 has three IC cards to which card IDs “123”, “125”, and “127” are assigned in advance as predetermined identification information. 2 is stored in a predetermined discharge order.

In this state, when each pachinko machine 10 counts pachinko balls not acquired or used by the corresponding pachinko machine 100 and counts “3000 balls”, the pachinko machine corresponding to the counted data corresponds. It is transmitted to and stored in the hall computer 50 together with 100 machine numbers and the like (see FIG. 7A).
After that, when “1000 balls” is designated as the withdrawal ball from the counted pachinko balls “3000 balls” by the input operation unit 13, the discharge order is set as the IC card associated with the withdrawal ball number data. The IC card 2 to which the first card ID “123” is assigned is issued / discharged. The withdrawal number data is transmitted to and stored in the hall computer 50 in association with the identification information (card IC “123”) of the issued IC card 2 (see FIG. 7B). No information other than the card ID “123” is written in the issued IC card 2.

When the IC card 2 relating to the withdrawal of “1000 balls” is issued, the number of withdrawal balls of “1000 balls” relating to the IC card issuance is subtracted from the corresponding counted pachinko ball data on the hall computer 50 side. The counted data is updated to “2000 balls” (see FIG. 7B).
Further, the issuance history data relating to the IC card records that the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” has been issued as the number of withdrawal balls “1000 balls” (FIG. 7B). reference).
As a result, the issuance history data of the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” is recorded and managed by the hall computer 50, and the IC card is stored in another device / equipment (each counter 10 / unit). When used in a space ball rental machine 20 or a gift exchange device 60, etc., information on the number of balls withdrawn “1000 balls” is collated by data inquiry to the hall computer 50, and pachinko balls within the range of “1000 balls” Will be rented and prizes will be exchanged.

[Total number of balls]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the issuing operation of the IC card 2 issued by each stand counter 10 (between machine lending machine 20) according to this embodiment, and has been counted by each stand counter 10 This is a case where the desired number of balls is designated from the pachinko balls and the IC card 2 related to withdrawal is issued, and the issued IC card 2 is read and summed with the counted pachinko ball data.
In the example shown in the figure, from the state shown in FIG. 7 described above, the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” relating to the withdrawal number “1000 balls” is assigned to each IC card 2 issued. The case where it inserts in the table | counter counter 10 again and the withdrawal ball is added is shown.

First, in a state where the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” relating to the withdrawal number “1000 balls” has been issued (see FIG. 7B), the card issuing / reading unit 14 of each counter 10 has The two IC cards 2 to which the card IDs “125” and “127” are assigned are stored in the order of discharge (see FIG. 8A). In this state, no information other than the card IDs “125” and “127” is written in the IC card 2.
The hall computer 50 stores data of “2000 balls” as counted pachinko ball data (see FIG. 8A).
Further, the hall computer 50 records that the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” has been issued as the withdrawal number “1000 balls” as issuance history data relating to the IC card (FIG. 8A). reference).

When the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” related to the withdrawal number “1000 balls” is inserted into each counter 10 in the above state, the reading / collection / data of the IC card 2 is read. Is added up.
Hereinafter, the inserted IC card is collected and stored as the first card in the discharge order (FIG. 8B), and is collected and stored as the last card in the discharge order (FIG. 8C). ).

First, in the example shown in FIG. 8B, when the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” related to the withdrawal number “1000 balls” is inserted, the card issuing / reading unit 14 causes the card ID “ 123 ”is read, and the card ID“ 123 ”is transmitted to the hall computer 50.
In the hall computer 50, the data of the withdrawal number “1000 balls” is read from the storage unit 53 as the data corresponding to the received card ID “123”, and the IC card 2 is inserted into the data of the “1000 balls”. It is added to the counted pachinko ball data “2000 balls” of the pachinko machine 100 corresponding to each of the counters 10, and the counted pachinko ball data is updated to “3000 balls” (FIG. 8B). reference).
In addition, the hall computer 50 records, as issuance history data relating to the IC card, the withdrawal number “0 ball” of the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” or the history data itself with the card ID “123”. It is deleted and excluded from the management target (see FIG. 8B).
The IC card 2 from which the card ID “123” has been read is collected as the first card in the ejection order within each counter 10 and stored in preparation for the next card issuance (FIG. 8). (See (b)).

On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 8C, the reading / recovery / data summing / updating process of the IC card 2 is performed in substantially the same manner as in FIG. 8B.
However, in the example shown in FIG. 8C, the IC card 2 from which the card ID “123” is read is collected as the last card in the discharge order in each counter 10 and is prepared for the next card issuance. (See FIG. 8C).
As described above, the issued IC card 2 which has been issued once for the withdrawal of the ball is collected by being inserted into each counter 10 and stored again according to a predetermined discharge order for the next card issuance. Will be.
As described above, the IC card 2 related to the issued withdrawal card withdrawal is inserted into any of the counters 10 so that the corresponding withdrawal card withdrawal data is stored in each IC card 2 inserted. It is added to the counted data of the pachinko machine 100 corresponding to the table counter 10, and can be used for subsequent games, prize exchange, storage balls, and the like.

[Cash withdrawal]
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the issuing operation of the IC card 2 issued by each of the counter counters 10 (Tama ball lending machine 20) according to the present embodiment. This is a case where the IC card 2 relating to the cash withdrawal is issued by designating a desired amount from the already completed cash.
In the example shown in the figure, similarly to the case shown in FIG. 7 described above, the card issuing / reading unit 14 of each counter 10 has the card IDs “123”, “125”, “ It is assumed that three IC cards 2 to which “127” is assigned are stored in a predetermined discharge order.

In this state, when cash “10000 yen” is inserted into the interbank ball lending machine 20 (each counter counter 10) and accepted by the cash accepting unit 21, the card issuing / reading unit 14 is ranked first in the discharge order. The information indicating the received cash amount “10000 yen” is written into the IC card (card ID “123”) to be in an issuable state (see FIG. 9A). In this state, the IC card with the card ID “123” is stored in the card issuing / reading unit 14 in an issuable state, and the IC card is not issued.
Also, in this state, the cash data “10000 yen” received in the daitama ball lending machine 20 is the corresponding pachinko machine 100 unit number, identification information of the IC card that can be issued (card ID “123”), etc. At the same time, it is transmitted to and stored in the card management device 90 and is also stored as IC card issue history data (see FIG. 9A).

  After that, when “3000 yen” is designated as the withdrawal amount from the received cash “10000 yen” by the input operation unit 13, the withdrawal amount data indicates that the card ID “123” whose discharge order is the first is the card ID “123”. It is written on the attached IC card 2 and issued / discharged. The debit amount data is transmitted to and stored in the card management device 90 in association with the identification information (card IC “123”) of the issued IC card 2 and is also stored as IC card issue history data ( (See FIG. 9B).

When the IC card 2 related to the withdrawal of “3,000 yen” is issued, the card issuing / reading unit 14 has received the subtraction for the IC card (card ID “125”) in the second order of discharge. Information indicating the cash amount of “7000 yen” is written to make it issuable (see FIG. 9B). In this state, the IC card with the card ID “125” is stored in the card issuing / reading unit 14 in an issuable state, and the IC card is not issued.
Also, in this state, the received cash (remaining balance) data “7000 yen” subtracted to the daitama ball lending machine 20 is the corresponding pachinko machine 100 unit number and identification information of the IC card that can be issued (card ID data “125”) etc. and the received cash data transmitted to the card management machine 90 are updated and stored as “7000 yen” (see FIG. 8B).
As a result, the issuance history data of the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” is recorded and managed by the card management device 90, and the IC card is stored in another device / equipment (each counter 10 · When used in the daitama ball lending machine 20, gift exchange device 60, checkout machine 80, etc., the information on the withdrawal amount "3000 yen" is collated by the data inquiry to the card management machine 90, and the "3000 yen" Pachinko balls will be rented, prizes exchanged, cash settlement, etc. will be carried out.

[Total cash]
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the issuing operation of the IC card 2 issued by each of the counter counters 10 (Tama ball lending machine 20) according to the present embodiment. In this case, the IC card 2 related to the cash withdrawal is issued by designating a desired amount from the already completed cash game, and the issued IC card 2 is read and summed with the accepted cash data.
In the example shown in the figure, from the state shown in FIG. 9 described above, the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” related to the withdrawal amount “3000 yen” is counted for each IC card 2 issued. The case where it inserts in the machine 10 again and the sum of withdrawal amount is performed is shown.

First, in the state where the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” relating to the withdrawal amount “3000 yen” has been issued (see FIG. 9B), the card issuing / reading unit 14 of each counter 10 has a card Two IC cards 2 assigned IDs “125” and “127” are stored in the order of ejection (see FIG. 10A). In this state, the IC card 2 is in an issuable state in which information indicating the received cash amount “7000 yen” is written on the IC card (card ID “125”) in the first order of discharge. (See FIG. 10A), and no information other than the card ID “127” is written in the IC card with the lower discharge order.
Also, in the card management machine 90, as issuance history data relating to the IC card, the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” is withdrawn “3000 yen”, and the IC card 2 with the card ID “125” is withdrawn “7000 yen”. Issuance history data is recorded (see FIG. 10A).

When the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” corresponding to the withdrawal amount “3000 yen” is inserted into each counter 10 in the above state, the reading / collection / data summation of the IC card 2 is added. Is done.
Hereinafter, the inserted IC card is collected and stored as the first card in the discharge order (FIG. 10B), and is collected and stored as the last card in the discharge order (FIG. 10C). ).

First, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, when the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” related to the withdrawal amount “3000 yen” is inserted into each counter 10, the card issuing / reading unit 14. As a result, the card ID “123” and the withdrawal amount “3000 yen” are read, and the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” is collected and stored as the first card in the discharge order. Then, the data of the withdrawal amount “3000 yen” written in the IC card (card ID “123”) in the first order in the discharge order is updated, and the received cash amount “7000 yen” is added. Information indicating “10000 yen” is written and issuable (see FIG. 10B).
In addition, the IC card with the card ID “125”, in which the information indicating the accepted cash amount “7000 yen” is written and is in an issuable state, the amount data is deleted (written as “0 yen”), It is stored for the next card issuance as the second place in the discharge order.

Also, the identification information of the IC card 2 that has been issued and the written amount data (card ID “123”: 10,000 yen) and the amount data are updated, and the identification information and amount data (card ID “card ID“ 123 ”) are updated. 125 ”: 0 yen) is transmitted to and stored in the card management device 90 and is stored as IC card issue history data (see FIG. 10B).
In this state, the card management device 90 stores information of the card ID “123”: 10000 yen and the card ID “125”: 0 yen, and the card issue history of the card IDs “123” and “125”. Is memorized.

On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 10C, the reading / recovery / data summing / updating process of the IC card 2 is performed in substantially the same manner as in FIG.
However, in the example shown in FIG. 10C, the IC card 2 from which the card ID “123” has been read is collected as the last card in the ejection order in each of the counters 10 and is prepared for the next card issue. (See FIG. 10C).

First, in the example shown in FIG. 10C, when the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” related to the withdrawal amount “3000 yen” is inserted into each counter 10, the card issuing / reading unit 14. Accordingly, the card ID “123” and the withdrawal amount “3000 yen” are read, and the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” is collected and stored as the last card in the discharge order (see FIG. 10C). At this time, the amount data “3000 yen” written in the IC card with the card ID “123” is erased (written as “0 yen”) and stored at the last position in the discharge order for next card issue. .
Then, the IC card with the card ID “125” in which the information indicating the received cash amount “7000 yen” is written and is ready to be issued becomes the first card in the discharge order. For the first IC card (card ID “125”) in the order of discharge, the data of the withdrawal amount “3000 yen” written in the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” and the received cash amount “ Information indicating “10000 yen” obtained by adding “7000 yen” is newly written to be in an issuable state (see FIG. 10C).

Further, the identification information of the IC card 2 that has been issued and the written amount data (card ID “125”: 10,000 yen) and the amount data are updated, and the identification information and amount data (card ID “card ID“ 125 ”) are updated. 123 ": 0 yen) is transmitted to and stored in the card management device 90 and is stored as IC card issue history data (see FIG. 10C).
In this state, the card management device 90 stores information of the card ID “123”: 0 yen and the card ID “125”: 10,000 yen, and the card issue history of the card IDs “123” and “125”. Is memorized.

In this way, the issued IC card 2 once issued for cash withdrawal is collected by being inserted into each counter 10 and stored again according to a predetermined discharge order for next card issuance. It will be.
As described above, the IC card 2 related to the issued cash withdrawal is inserted into any one of the counters 10 so that the corresponding cash withdrawal data is counted for each of the IC cards 2 inserted. It is added to the cash data already received by the pachinko machine 100 corresponding to the machine 10 (between machine lending machine 20), and can be used for subsequent games, prize exchanges, and payments.

[Debit of cash and cash withdrawal]
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the issuing operation of the IC card 2 issued by each stand counter 10 (between machine lending machine 20) according to this embodiment, and has been counted by each stand counter 10 This is a case where a desired number of balls is designated from the pachinko balls of the player and a desired amount is designated from a cash game already inserted into the daitama ball lending machine 20 to issue an IC card 2 relating to withdrawal and cash withdrawal. .
In the example shown in the figure, the card issuing / reading unit 14 of each counter 10 has three IC cards to which card IDs “123”, “125”, and “127” are assigned in advance as predetermined identification information. 2 is stored in a predetermined order of discharge, the pachinko balls that have been counted are "3000 balls", the received cash is "7000 yen", and each data is stored and managed in the hall computer 50 and the card manager 90 It shall be.
In this state, information indicating the received cash amount “7000 yen” is written on the IC card (card ID “123”) that is ranked first in the discharge order, and is ready to be issued (FIG. 10A). )reference).

In this state, it is assumed that the input operation unit 13 of each counter 10 is operated and cash withdrawal of “2000 yen” and withdrawal withdrawal of “1000 balls” are designated.
In this case, first, when “1000 balls” are designated as withdrawal balls from among the counted pachinko balls “3000 balls”, the withdrawal ball number data “1000 balls” Is transmitted to and stored in the hall computer 50 in association with the first-ranked card ID “123” (see FIG. 11B).
Also, when “2000 yen” is designated as the withdrawal amount from the received cash “7000 yen” by the input operation unit 13, the withdrawal amount data is the IC of the card ID “123” which is the first in the order of discharge. It is written on the card 2.
The withdrawal amount data is transmitted to and stored in the card manager 90 in association with the identification information (card IC “123”) of the corresponding IC card 2 and stored as IC card issue history data (FIG. 11). (See (b)).

At the same time as the issuing operation of the IC card 2 with the card ID “123”, the card issuing / reading unit 14 has received the subtracted IC card (card ID “125”) with the second order of ejection. Information indicating the cash amount “5000 yen” is written and issuable (see FIG. 11B). In this state, the IC card with the card ID “125” is stored in the card issuing / reading unit 14 in an issuable state, and the IC card is not issued.
Thereafter, the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” in which the withdrawal and cash withdrawal is designated is issued / discharged.

In the card management machine 90, the withdrawal cash data “2000 yen” relating to the issued IC card is stored together with the corresponding pachinko machine 100 serial number, the IC card identification information (card ID “123”), and the like. Sent and subtracted cash (remaining balance) data “5000 yen” is sent together with the corresponding pachinko machine 100 identification number and IC card identification information (card ID “125”). Then, the withdrawal cash data and the accepted cash data are stored and updated (see FIG. 11B).
Further, the card management machine 90 records that the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” was issued as the withdrawal amount “7000 yen” and “2000 yen” as the issuance history data of the IC card related to the cash withdrawal. (See FIG. 11B).

In the hall computer 50, the number of withdrawal balls of “1000 balls” related to IC card issuance is subtracted from the corresponding pachinko ball data “3000 balls”, and the counted data is updated to “2000 balls” ( (Refer FIG.11 (b)).
The hall computer 50 also records that the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” has been issued as the withdrawal number “1000 balls” as the IC card issue history data related to withdrawal. 11 (b)).

As described above, first, the card management machine 90 records and manages the issuance history data relating to the cash withdrawal of the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123”. When used on each counter 10, interbank ball lending machine 20, gift exchange device 60, checkout machine 80, etc., the information of the withdrawal amount “2000 yen” is checked by data inquiry to the card management machine 90. In the range of “2000 yen”, pachinko ball lending, prize exchange, cash settlement, etc. will be performed.
The hall computer 50 records and manages the issuance history data relating to the withdrawal of the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123”, and the IC card is stored in another device / equipment (each device). When used in the counting machine 10, the ball lending machine 20, the gift exchange device 60, etc.), the information about the number of balls withdrawn “1000 balls” is collated by the data inquiry to the hall computer 50, and the “1000 balls”. Pachinko balls will be rented and prizes will be exchanged within the range.

[Combined amount of money and cash]
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the issuing operation of the IC card 2 issued by each stand counter 10 (between ball lending machine 20) according to the present embodiment, and has been counted by each stand counter 10 Specify the desired number of balls from the pachinko ball and specify the desired amount from the cash game that has been inserted into the daitama ball lending machine 20 and issue the IC card 2 related to withdrawal and cash withdrawal. In this case, the IC card 2 is read and summed with the pachinko ball data and cash data.
In the example shown in the figure, from the state shown in FIG. 11 described above, the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” relating to the withdrawal amount “2000 yen” and the withdrawal amount “1000 balls” is assigned to the IC It shows a case where the card 2 is reinserted into each issued counter 10 and the withdrawal amount and withdrawal balls are added together.

  First, in the state where the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” relating to the withdrawal amount “2000 yen” and the withdrawal number “1000 balls” is issued (see FIG. 11B), the card of each counter 10 The issuing / reading unit 14 stores two IC cards 2 to which the card IDs “125” and “127” are assigned in the order of ejection (see FIG. 12A). In this state, the IC card 2 is in an issuable state in which information indicating the received cash amount “5000 yen” is written in the IC card (card ID “125”) in the first order of discharge. (See FIG. 12A). Further, no information other than the card ID “127” is written in the IC card with the lower discharge order.

Also, in this state, the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” is withdrawn as “2000 yen” and the IC card 2 with the card ID “125” is withdrawn as issuance history data related to the IC card. The history data of the amount “5000 yen” is recorded, and the issue amount data “7000 yen” and “2000 yen” are issued for the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” as the issuance history data of the IC card related to the cash withdrawal. What has been done is recorded (see FIG. 12A).
Further, the hall computer 50 stores “2000 balls” data as counted pachinko ball data, and the IC card 2 with a card ID “123” is issued as IC card issue history data related to withdrawal. It is recorded that the number of withdrawal balls is “1000 balls” (see FIG. 12A).

When the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” relating to the withdrawal amount “2000 yen” and the withdrawal number “1000 balls” is inserted into each counter 10 in the above state, the IC card The two readings, collections, and data are added together.
Hereinafter, the inserted IC card is collected / stored as the first card in the ejection order (FIG. 12B), and is collected / stored as the last card in the ejection order (FIG. 12C). ).

First, in the example shown in FIG. 12B, the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” relating to the withdrawal amount “2000 yen” and the withdrawal number “1000 balls” is inserted into each counter 10. Then, the card issuance / reading unit 14 reads the card ID “123” and the withdrawal amount “2000 yen”, and the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” is collected and stored as the first card in the discharge order. The Then, the data of the withdrawal amount “2000 yen” written in the IC card (card ID “123”) in the first order in the discharge order is updated, and the received cash amount “5000 yen” is added. Information indicating “7000 yen” is written and is ready to be issued (see FIG. 12A).
In addition, the IC card with the card ID “125”, which has been written and ready for information indicating the received cash amount “5000 yen”, has the amount data deleted (written “0 yen”), Stored for the next card issuance as second place in the discharge order.

Further, the card issuing / reading unit 14 reads the card ID “123” and transmits the card ID “123” to the hall computer 50.
In the hall computer 50, the data of the withdrawal number “1000 balls” is read from the storage unit 53 as the data corresponding to the received card ID “123”, and the IC card 2 is inserted into the data of the “1000 balls”. It is added to the counted pachinko ball data “2000 balls” of the pachinko machine 100 corresponding to each of the counters 10, and the counted pachinko ball data is updated to “3000 balls” (FIG. 12B). reference).
In addition, the hall computer 50 records, as issuance history data relating to the IC card, the withdrawal number “0 ball” of the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” or the history data itself with the card ID “123”. It is deleted and excluded from the management target (see FIG. 12B).

In addition, the identification information of the IC card 2 that is ready to be issued by the card issuing / reading unit 14, the written amount data (card ID “123”: 7000 yen), and the amount data are updated, and the identification information of the IC card 2 is updated. And the amount data (card ID “125”: 0 yen) are transmitted to and stored in the card management device 90 and stored as IC card issue history data (see FIG. 12B).
In this state, the card management device 90 stores information of the card ID “123”: 7000 yen and the card ID “125”: 0 yen, and the card issuance history of the card ID “123”. .

On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 12C, the reading / recovery / data summing / updating process of the IC card 2 is performed in substantially the same manner as in FIG.
However, in the example shown in FIG. 12C, the IC card 2 from which the card ID “123” has been read is collected as the last card in the ejection order within each counter 10 and is prepared for the next card issuance. (See FIG. 12C).

First, in the example shown in FIG. 12C, when the IC card 2 with the issued card ID “123” related to the withdrawal amount “2000 yen” is inserted into each counter 10, the card issuing / reading unit 14. Accordingly, the card ID “123” and the withdrawal amount “2000 yen” are read, and the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” is collected and stored as the last card in the discharge order (see FIG. 10C). At this time, the amount data “2000 yen” written in the IC card with the card ID “123” is erased (written as “0 yen”) and stored at the last position in the discharge order for next card issue. .
Then, the IC card with the card ID “125”, in which the information indicating the received cash amount “5000 yen” is written and is ready to be issued, becomes the card with the highest discharge order. For the first IC card (card ID “125”) in the order of discharge, the data of the withdrawal amount “2000 yen” written in the IC card 2 with the card ID “123” and the received cash amount “ Information indicating “7000 yen” obtained by adding “5000 yen” is newly written to be in an issuable state (see FIG. 12C).

Further, the identification information of the IC card 2 that has been issued and the written amount data (card ID “125”: 7000 yen) and the amount data are updated, and the identification information and amount data (card ID “card ID“ 123 ": 0 yen) is transmitted to and stored in the card management device 90 and is stored as IC card issue history data (see FIG. 12C).
In this state, the card management device 90 stores information of the card ID “123”: 0 yen and the card ID “125”: 7000 yen, and also stores the card issuance history of the card ID “123”. .
Note that the processing operations in the card issuing / reading unit 14 and the hall computer 50 relating to the withdrawal of “1000 balls” are the same as those described above with reference to FIG.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of balls for “debited withdrawal” and the amount of “cash withdrawal” can be specified and specified by one (same) IC card 2 and can be withdrawn and combined. .
As a result, for example, it is possible to share and transfer both pachinko balls that have been counted for other players and cash that has already been inserted, using a single IC card 2, and a player who has received multiple transfers There is no need to carry an IC card, and the convenience of sharing game media and cash among a plurality of players can be further enhanced.

As described above, according to the gaming system 1, the inter-ball ball lending machine 20, and the individual counters 10 of the present embodiment, the counting is performed by the individual counters 10 provided in one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko machine 100. With regard to the paid pachinko balls and the cash inserted into the daitama ball lending machine 20, a predetermined IC card 2 is issued at any time by designating an arbitrary number and amount of balls, and the number and amount of data relating to the IC card 2 Can be added to already counted pachinko ball data (reserved pachinko ball number data) and accepted cash data (reserved amount data).
As a result, in the gaming system 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to quickly and reliably transfer, share, add up, etc. the stored pachinko balls and cash without the need to pay out, move or deliver the actual pachinko balls. It can be executed clearly, and it becomes possible to share pachinko balls and cash among a plurality of players, and the convenience in sharing game media and cash can be drastically improved.
In addition, the IC card 2 can be used for settlement at the time of providing services such as a wagon service, and can also be used for settlement / cash withdrawal by the settlement machine 80. The convenience of withdrawal and settlement can be improved significantly.

Further, in the present embodiment, when pachinko balls are moved between a plurality of gaming machines via the IC card 2, different values are set for the pachinko ball lending unit price and the prize exchange rate in each gaming machine. In this case, a predetermined value conversion process reflecting the lending unit price and the prize exchange rate is performed, and even if a pachinko ball is transferred / transferred between gaming machines with different lending unit prices or a prize exchange rate, the player And pachinko balls can be transferred and transferred in a fair and accurate manner without causing loss or damage to the game hall.
Therefore, the gaming system 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming system suitable for a gaming machine such as the pachinko machine 100 in which each machine counter 10 and the ball lending machine 20 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence, and each machine counting. Machine can be provided.

As described above, the gaming system of the present invention and the gaming medium lending machine provided in the gaming system have been described with reference to the preferred embodiments. However, the gaming system and gaming medium lending machine according to the present invention have been described above. Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, each counter counter 10 and inter-ball ball lending machine 20 are configured as separate units. However, each counter counter such as counting means, lending means, cash receiving means, and game media It is also possible to adopt a device in which the functions of the lending machine are integrated.

Further, the game medium lending machine according to the present invention does not necessarily have the function of each counter. That is, a device provided in one-to-one correspondence with a gaming machine, according to the present invention "lending means", "cash receiving means", "storage means", "input means", "storage medium issuing means", And if it is a game medium lending machine provided with "storage medium reading means", even if it is a game medium lending machine which does not have the function of each counter counter, application of this invention is not prevented.
In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. However, a gaming machine to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to a pachinko machine, and each counter and each gaming machine. As long as the game is applicable to the medium lending device, any game machine such as a slot machine, an arrange ball machine, or a sparrow ball machine can be applied.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be widely used as a game system including each game medium lending machine installed for each game machine and each machine counter.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 2 IC card 10 Each counter 20 Tama ball lending machine 30 Computer 40 Island computer 50 Count management device 60 Prize exchange device 61 Handy terminal 70 Hall computer 80 Settlement machine 90 Card management machine 100 Pachinko machine ( Gaming machine)

Claims (12)

A one-to-one correspondence with gaming machines
A cash acceptance means for accepting cash;
Lending game media used in games in the gaming machine with the upper limit being the number of gaming media corresponding to a predetermined storage amount that can be used for lending gaming media to the gaming machine including the cash amount accepted by the cash receiving means Lending means,
Input means for designating an arbitrary withdrawal amount up to the storage amount;
Storage medium issuing means for issuing a predetermined storage medium,
The storage medium issuing means writes the stored amount in a predetermined storage medium so that it can be issued, and when the debit amount is designated by the input means, the debit amount is written in the predetermined storage medium, and the storage medium The system for gaming is characterized by subtracting the debit amount written in to the stored amount and writing it into a predetermined storage medium as a new stored amount to be in an issuable state. A storage medium reading means for reading the debit amount written in the predetermined storage medium;
The storage medium issuing means adds the withdrawal amount written in the storage medium read by the storage medium reading means to the storage amount, writes it as a new storage amount in a predetermined storage medium, and makes it issuable. Item 4. The gaming system according to Item 1. A cash management device for storing the amount of money stored in units of gaming machines;
The cash management device is
The stored amount written in the storage medium that has been issued by the storage medium issuing unit, the debit amount written in the predetermined storage medium, and the deduction written in the storage medium read by the storage medium reading unit The gaming system according to claim 2, wherein an amount is stored. A plurality of recording media issued by the recording medium issuing means are stored in a predetermined order of issue,
The recording medium issuing means is
The recording medium in which the withdrawal amount designated by the input unit is written is issued in accordance with the predetermined issue order, and the recording medium from which the withdrawal amount is read by the recording medium reading unit is issued in a predetermined order in the issue order. 4. The game system according to claim 2, wherein the game system is collected as a recording medium. The recording medium issuing means is
5. The gaming system according to claim 4, wherein the recording medium having the predetermined information read by the recording medium reading unit is collected as the highest recording medium in the predetermined issue order. The recording medium issuing means is
5. The gaming system according to claim 4, wherein the recording medium having the predetermined information read by the recording medium reading unit is collected as the lowest recording medium in the predetermined issue order.   The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein predetermined identification information for specifying the storage medium is written on the storage medium.   8. The storage medium issuing unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the storage medium issuance unit issues the storage medium in response to a predetermined switching operation when a debit amount specified by the input unit is a predetermined amount or more. Gaming system. Provided with a free gift exchange means for managing predetermined free gift information that can be exchanged according to a predetermined cash amount,
The prize exchanging means extracts reading information that reads predetermined information written in the storage medium, and exchanging predetermined prize information that can be exchanged by the amount specified by the predetermined information read by the reading means. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising exchange processing means for determining Each counter provided with counting means for counting game media that are not used in the game in the gaming machine, provided in one-to-one correspondence with the gaming machine;
A game medium management device that stores a predetermined number of stored game media that can be lent to the game machine, including the number of game media counted by each counting means corresponding to each of the plurality of game machines, ,
The input means specifies an arbitrary number of withdrawn game media up to the stored game media number,
The storage medium reading means reads predetermined information for specifying the number of withdrawal game media specified by the input means written in a predetermined storage medium;
The game media management device is
The number of withdrawn game media designated by the input means is stored in association with predetermined information written in the corresponding recording medium, and the number of withdrawn media is calculated from the number of stored game media of the gaming machine to which the input means corresponds. Subtract,
The number of withdrawn game media specified by the predetermined information written on the recording medium read by the recording medium reading means is added to the number of stored game media of the gaming machine to which the recording medium reading means corresponds. 3. The gaming system according to 3.   10. The game according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein predetermined information for specifying the withdrawal amount and the number of game media specified by the input means is written and issued to the same storage medium. system. A one-to-one correspondence with gaming machines
A cash acceptance means for accepting cash;
Lending game media used in games in the gaming machine with an upper limit of the number of gaming media corresponding to a predetermined storage amount that can be used for lending gaming media to the gaming machine including the cash amount accepted by the cash receiving means Lending means,
Input means for designating an arbitrary withdrawal amount up to the storage amount;
Storage medium issuing means for issuing a predetermined storage medium,
The storage medium issuing means writes the stored amount in a predetermined storage medium so that it can be issued, and when the debit amount is designated by the input means, the debit amount is written in the predetermined storage medium, and the storage medium The game medium lending machine is characterized in that the debit amount written in is subtracted from the stored amount and written into a predetermined storage medium as a new stored amount to be issued.

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