JP2012029729A - Game medium management system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game medium management system appropriately setting a replay charge making consideration of its incorporation into the operation of a plurality of rates while preventing setting error.SOLUTION: The game medium management system is configured such that a storage unit stores replay information of every incorporation source account in incorporation destination accounts, a replay charge rate-calculating unit calculates replay charge rates, a prize exchange charge rate-calculating unit calculates prize exchange charge rates, a profit-and-loss comparing unit compares both calculated rates, and a trial balance screen-generating unit generates a trial balance screen relating to replay in which appropriate replay charge rates are clearly expressed based on the comparison result.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game media management system that manages payout of game media at a plurality of lending rates, and in particular, it is possible to appropriately set a replay fee in consideration of entry in a multi-rate operation while preventing setting mistakes. The present invention relates to a possible game medium management system.

  Conventionally, there is a so-called “between machine” that is attached to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine installed in a game shop such as a pachinko shop and accepts money such as banknotes and coins and lends gaming media such as pachinko balls and medals. Are known. In addition, a so-called each-counter counting method has been known in which a counting unit connected to each inter-device device counts the number of game media acquired by a player in a gaming machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The inter-device that supports each unit counting method counts the number of game media (hereinafter referred to as “count value”) inserted in the counting unit and can store information such as an IC (Integrated Circuit) card. Associate counts with the correct cards. Here, the count value associated with the card is referred to as a “money ball value”. By using such a card, the player can continue playing the game on another game stand without carrying a game medium.

  In addition, when a membership card issued to a member of an amusement store is used, the member can receive a so-called “pick-up service”. Here, the storage service refers to a service in which the above-mentioned money holding value is deposited at an amusement store, and the deposited value can be used when visiting the store on the next day or later.

  Note that the game store where the money value has been deposited will only transfer the money value to the “saving value” and only if the player uses the “saving value” when the player is a member. It is common to collect a predetermined fee. Here, the act that the member exchanges to the game medium using the “save value” is called “replay”, and the fee collected at the time of such replay is called “replay fee”.

  By the way, in recent years, an operation has been performed in which a plurality of types of unit prices per game medium (hereinafter referred to as “rates”) are used in the same game store. For example, there are an increasing number of amusement stores that operate with a 1-yen corner that lends one pachinko ball for 1 yen or a 4-yen corner that lends a pachinko ball for 4 yen (hereinafter referred to as “multiple rate operation”).

  In order to perform such multi-rate operation, a so-called “replay entry” is performed in which a storage ball of a predetermined rate (for example, a 1-yen rate) is paid out at a game table of a different rate (for example, a 4-yen rate). A "game media management system" that can be used has been proposed.

  In such a game medium management system, when a stored ball of a predetermined rate is paid out at a game table of a different rate, a replay fee is collected according to the rate to which the stored ball belongs, and after the collection, the number of game media is converted. Yes.

  For example, if the replay fee rate of 1 yen rate is 20% of the number of stored balls and the replay fee of 4 yen rate is free, 1000 balls of 1 yen rate will be used on a 1 yen rate game machine. In this case, the player can receive a payout of 800 balls (1000 balls-1000 balls × 20%).

  On the other hand, when 1,000 yen of 1-yen storage balls are used on a 4-yen game machine, the player receives a payout of 200 balls ((1000 balls-1000 balls × 20%) / 4). be able to. The reason for dividing by “4” is to convert the number of game media of 1 yen per ball into the number of game media of 4 yen per ball.

  Thus, in the above-described game medium management system, the replay fee for the rate to which the stored ball belongs is collected in advance regardless of the payout destination rate. The replay fee is managed for each rate in the management device included in the game medium management system, and is registered or updated by a setter having management authority in the hall staff.

  Further, the replay fee is conventionally managed on the basis of the number of balls such as 50 balls per 250 payout units. The replay fee rate described above is calculated as a ratio of the replay fee to the withdrawal number (here, payout unit + replay fee). Therefore, in such a case, the replay fee rate is 16.7% (≈50 balls / (250 balls + 50 balls)).

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  However, the above-described game medium management system has a problem that it is difficult to set a replay fee in accordance with the intention of the setter when an operation is performed in which different special prize exchange rates are applied for each rate. Here, the special prize exchange rate refers to the ratio of the value obtained by subtracting the prize exchange fee when exchanging the stored prize to a special prize that can be exchanged for cash to the total accumulated prize.

  For example, the special prize exchange rate at 4 yen rate is 100% (equivalent exchange), the special prize exchange rate at 1 yen rate is 50%, and the replay fee rate is 0% for 4 yen rate, 1 yen rate Will be described in the case of 20%.

  In this case, for example, if you rent a game media at a 4-yen rate after exchanging 1,000 1-yen storage balls for special prizes and cashing them, the fee that the amusement store can obtain (premium exchange fee) is , 500 yen (1000 balls x 1 yen x (100% -50%)). On the other hand, when 1000 yen of 1-yen storage balls are entered into the 4-yen corner, the fee (replay fee) obtained by the amusement store is 200 yen (1000 balls x 1 yen x 20%). In other words, when the entry is made, the game store side is disadvantageous.

  Therefore, the setter sets an appropriate replay fee while comprehensively judging the balance between the special prize exchange rate and the replay fee rate at each rate so as not to impair the profits of the amusement store. There was a need to do. However, the setting work complicated by the multi-rate operation takes time and is likely to cause a setting error.

  For these reasons, it has become a major issue how to realize a game media management system that can properly set replay fees in consideration of entering in multiple rate operation while preventing setting errors. .

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art, and can appropriately set a replay fee in consideration of entry into a multi-rate operation while preventing setting errors. An object is to provide a game media management system.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is a gaming medium management system that pays out gaming media at a plurality of lending rates, and the management device sets a replay fee and a gaming media value exchange rate. Replay information storage means for storing the included replay information for each lending rate, calculating a replay fee rate indicating a ratio of the replay fee to a deduction of the game medium value at the time of replay, and Fee rate calculating means for calculating an exchange fee rate based on the exchange rate of the game medium value, and the number and exchange of replayable game media at a predetermined game medium value based on the replay fee rate and the exchange fee rate After calculating the number of game media for each lending rate, the number of game media that can be replayed is compared with the number of exchanged game media. Characterized in that a trial screen generation means for generating an estimate screen that clearly the profit and loss of the game arcade during lay.

  In the present invention according to the present invention, the management device accepts re-entry of the re-play fee rate on the trial calculation screen, and record information storage means for storing the record information including the re-play fee setting history. In this case, the apparatus further includes an index display means for displaying an appropriate value index of the replay fee rate based on the performance information.

  Further, in the present invention, in the above invention, when the management device receives re-input of the replay fee rate on the trial calculation screen, the management device converts the replay fee rate into the replay fee and It further comprises resetting means for resetting the replay fee to a predetermined position of the replay information.

  Further, in the present invention according to the present invention, the trial calculation screen generation means, when the number of replayable game media exceeds the number of exchangeable game media, the replay game corresponding to the number of replayable game media. When the character color or background color of the fee rate is displayed in a predetermined explicit color and the number of replayable game media is less than the number of exchangeable game media, the replay fee corresponding to the number of replayable game media A trial calculation screen for generating a character color or background color of a rate in a color different from the explicit color is generated.

  Further, the present invention is the above-described invention, wherein the replay device communicates with the management device and communicates with the inter-device device or the management device provided corresponding to the game machine and accepts a replay. Notification means for notifying the upper limit number of replays included in the game and the number of free balls not deducting the replay fee, and the management device is configured to replay by the player from the inter-device or the replay device. When a boarding request is accepted, the re-match that matches the combination of the player's boarding account included in the boarding request and the boarding account corresponding to the lending rate to which the inter-device or the replaying device belongs. It further comprises notification means for notifying play information to the inter-device or the replay device.

  According to the present invention, the management device stores the replay information including the replay fee and the exchange rate of the game media value for each loan rate, and the ratio of the replay fee to the deduction of the game media value at the time of replay A replay fee rate indicating the game media value, a replacement fee rate calculated based on the game media value exchange rate, and a replayable game medium at a predetermined game media value based on the replay fee rate and the exchange fee rate The trial calculation screen that clearly shows the profit and loss of the game store at the time of replay is created by comparing the number of replayable game media and the number of exchange game media after calculating the number and the number of exchange game media for each loan rate Therefore, the effect of being able to set the replay fee considering the entry in the multi-rate operation appropriately while preventing setting mistakes. Achieve the.

  Further, according to the present invention, the management device stores performance information including the setting history of the replay fee, and accepts re-input of the replay fee rate on the trial calculation screen, the appropriate value index of the replay fee rate Is displayed based on the record information, so that it is possible to set an appropriate replay fee while preventing setting errors by the setter.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the management device accepts re-input of the replay fee rate on the trial calculation screen, the management device converts the replay fee rate into the replay fee, and then converts the replay fee to the replay information. Thus, there is an effect that an appropriate replay fee can be set while referring to the trial calculation screen.

  According to the present invention, when the number of replayable game media exceeds the number of exchangeable game media, the character color or background color of the replay fee rate corresponding to the number of replayable game media is set to a predetermined explicit color. If the number of replayable game media is less than the number of exchangeable game media, the character color or background color of the replay fee rate corresponding to the number of replayable game media is displayed in a color different from the explicit color. Since the trial calculation screen is generated, the setter can easily check whether or not the set replay fee is appropriate, and the trouble of setting the replay fee can be eliminated. There is an effect.

  Further, according to the present invention, the replay device that communicates with the management device and communicates with the inter-device device or the management device provided corresponding to the game machine and accepts the replay is the replay device included in the replay information. Informing means for informing the maximum number of balls and the number of free balls for which the replay fee is not deducted, and when the management device accepts a replay entry request from a player or a replay device, the entry request Replay information that matches the combination of the player's entry account and the destination account corresponding to the lending rate to which the player or the replay device belongs is notified to the player or the replay device. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player when entering the replay.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a game medium management method according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a network environment to which the lending processor and the management device according to the present embodiment are connected. FIG. 3 is an external view of the lending processor. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the management apparatus. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining replay information registration processing in the replay information registration unit. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the replay fee rate and the free gift exchange fee rate. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the trial calculation screen. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an input support example when inputting the replay fee rate. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a withdrawal number confirmation screen for confirming the withdrawal number of the transfer source account. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the account-specific replay information. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure executed by the management apparatus according to the present embodiment.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a game medium management system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, the outline of the game medium management method according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1, and then an embodiment of the game medium management system to which the game medium management method according to the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. This will be described using.

  In the following description, the case where the lending processing machine that rents game media is a replay machine installed on the island edge of the game island, such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine at a game store, which is attached to a game machine. To do. In the following, a case will be described in which the game machine is a pachinko machine and the game medium is a pachinko ball.

  In addition, as a definition of the terms below, an account from which a valuable value corresponding to the loaned amount is deducted when a pachinko ball is loaned at the time of replay with entry will be referred to as “entry source account”. On the other hand, an account with a rate that matches the rate of the game island at the time of replay with entry is described as “destination account”.

  In the following, description will be made by taking the two-rate operation of the 4-yen rate and the 1-yen rate as an example, but the present invention can also be applied to the operation of three rates or more.

  First, prior to detailed description of the embodiment, an outline of the game medium management method according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a game medium management method according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game media management method according to the present invention displays a trial calculation screen under a predetermined condition for a set value of a replay fee in consideration of entry in a multi-rate operation. The main feature is that it clearly indicates whether the set value is appropriate for the side. This feature will be specifically described below.

  As shown in (1) of the figure, the setting of information regarding replay in consideration of entry in the multi-rate operation is individually performed for every combination with the destination account for each source account.

  Here, as shown in (1) of the figure, the information regarding replay stores the “payout unit” item in which the payout unit at the time of replay is stored and the number of balls of the replay fee per payout unit. "Fees" item to be included. Note that information regarding such replay is customarily set on the basis of the number of balls.

  Further, as shown in (1) of the figure, a “unit price” that is a lending rate and a “special prize exchange rate” that is an exchange rate with special prizes, etc. are set in each source account. For example, (1) in the figure shows a case where account 1 is an account with a special gift exchange rate of 100% at a 4-yen rate, and account 2 is an account with a special gift exchange rate of 50% at a 1-yen rate. Yes.

  However, in this way, when all the combinations with the destination account are individually set for each source account, the number of setting items is large, and it is easy to induce a setting error by the setter.

  In addition to the large number of setting items, the unit of the setting items is not uniform, so it is difficult for the setter to grasp the relevance of each item. For this reason, it is difficult to determine whether or not the value is an appropriate setting value that does not impair the profit of the game store.

  Therefore, as shown in (2) of the same figure, in the game media management method according to the present invention, the “replay fee rate” for each combination of entry (hereinafter referred to as “entry pattern”) and the origin account “Premium exchange fee rate” was calculated. Then, as shown in (3) of the figure, the calculated ratios are compared to determine whether or not the set value is appropriate.

  Note that (3) in the figure is surrounded by the closed curve 1 shown by the broken line shown in (2) of the figure when the transfer source account is the account 2 and the transfer destination account is the account 1 The comparison result of “Refer to (Part)” indicates that “the premium exchange fee rate> the replay fee rate”. In this case, if the player enters with such an entry pattern, it is disadvantageous for the game store side. Details of this point will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, as shown in (4) of the figure, in the game medium management method according to the present invention, a trial calculation screen under a predetermined condition is displayed using the calculated “replay fee rate” and “premium exchange fee rate”. It was decided.

  For example, (4) in the figure shows that when the predetermined condition is “transfer account balance = 1000 balls” (not shown), in the transfer pattern from account 2 to account 1, “replay fee” “Rate” is “16.7%”, “Replayable number” is “208 balls”, and “Rentable number after replacement” is “125 balls”. (Account 2 → Account 1) ”.

  The “replayable number” indicates the number of balls obtained by converting the balance obtained by subtracting the replay fee from the transfer source account balance into the rate of the transfer destination account. Further, “the number of available loans after exchange” refers to the number of balls that can be borrowed at the rate of the destination account using the exchange value when all the source account balances are exchanged for special prizes.

  Here, as shown in (4) of the figure, in the game medium management method according to the present invention, if the set value of the replay fee is unfavorable for the game store side, this is indicated as “replay fee rate”. ”And highlight the item. For example, FIG. 4 (4) shows an example in which the input / output item 2 on which “16.7%” as the replay fee rate is displayed is blinked. Note that details regarding such clarification will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Also, (4) in the figure shows the “Entrance Fee Trial Calculation Screen (Account 2 → Account 1)” which is an example of the trial calculation screen for a specific entry pattern, but also shows the trial calculation results for all entry patterns. It may be displayed. Such a case will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, as shown in (5) of the figure, in the game medium management method according to the present invention, the setter re-inputs the “replay fee rate” for the input / output item 2 and then performs the update operation. In this case, as shown in (6) of the figure, the corresponding “fee” item is updated on the basis of the number of balls (see the part surrounded by the closed curve 3 with a broken line). Incidentally, (6) in the figure shows only the information on the account 2 extracted from the information regarding the replay shown in (1) in the figure.

  For example, as shown in (5) of the figure, when the setter re-inputs the value of input / output item 2 from “16.7%” to “50%” and then presses the “Update” button As shown in (6) of the figure, the “fee” in the transfer pattern from the account 2 to the account 1 is a solution that satisfies “x / (250 + x) = 50%” when the replay fee is x. It is updated to a certain “250 balls”.

  At this time, an update display is also performed on the “entry fee calculation screen (account 2 → account 1)”. Details of this point will be described later with reference to FIG. Also, as shown in (5) of the figure, when the setter re-enters the replay fee rate, input support may be provided so that an appropriate value can be input while preventing an input error. . This point will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, according to the game medium management method according to the present invention, the game store side displays the trial calculation screen under a predetermined condition for the set value of the replay fee considering the entry in the multi-rate operation. Therefore, the replay fee can be properly set while preventing setting mistakes.

  Below, the Example about the game media management system to which the game media management method demonstrated using FIG. 1 is applied is described in detail.

  First, a network environment to which a lending processor and a management apparatus according to the present embodiment are connected will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a network environment to which the lending processor and the management device 200 according to the present embodiment are connected.

  As shown in the figure, the inter-device 10a provided for each gaming machine 100 and the replay machine 10b installed for each gaming island are managed via a network such as an in-store LAN (Local Area Network) 20 or the like. 200, an island controller 300, a checkout machine 400, a prize management machine 500, a card processing machine 600, and a prize dispenser 700.

  Here, the island controller 300 is a relay device provided for each gaming island where the inter-device device 10a and the replaying device 10b, which are lending processors, are installed, for example, between the management device 200 / the inter-device device 10a or management Communication data such as between the device 200 / replay machine 10b is relayed.

  Further, as shown in the figure, a predetermined rental rate for each gaming island is set in each device constituting the gaming island such as the gaming table 100, the inter-device 10a, and the replay machine 10b. That is, a lending rate of 4 yen per ball is provided for each device such as the inter-bed device 10a and the replaying machine 10b constituting the 4-yen corner 300a shown in the figure, and 1 for each device constituting the 1-yen corner 300b. A lending rate of 1 yen per ball is set for each.

  Further, as shown in the figure, the management device 200 has a unit price information DB 211 that is a database (hereinafter referred to as “DB”) for managing the unit price for each account. In addition, the management apparatus 200 has a replay information DB 212 in which replay fees and the like for all accounts that are destinations are registered for each account that is a source. The unit price information DB 211 and the replay information DB 212 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the management device 200 has a storage ball DB 213 that is a DB that manages the members' storage balls. The storage ball DB 213 is constituted by a storage ball DB for each rental rate of the game island where the member played a game, such as a 4-yen storage ball DB 213a and a 1-yen storage ball DB 213b. In addition, it is good also as comprising the storage item DB for every lending rate as a record item of single storage item DB213.

  The checkout machine 400 is a device that pays out money corresponding to a prepaid balance that is associated with a membership card distributed to members of a game store or a general card used by a non-member player. The devices such as the prize management machine 500, the card processing machine 600, and the prize dispenser 700 are arranged in an in-store counter that accepts member membership procedures, prize exchanges, and the like.

  Next, the inter-device 10a and the replay machine 10b which are the lending processing machines shown in FIG. 2 will be described in more detail. FIG. 3 is an external view of the lending processor. In the figure, only the configuration necessary for explaining the features of the lending processor is shown, and the appearance of the apparatus and the shape of the component parts are not limited.

  Further, (A) in the figure shows an external view of the inter-station apparatus 10a, and (B) in the figure shows an external view of the replay machine 10b. In FIG. 2A, the gaming table 100 provided with the inter-device 10a is indicated by a broken line.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the inter-device 10a includes a status display unit 51a that displays the status of the inter-device 10a by lighting or blinking a predetermined color lamp, and various banknotes for lending game media. The bill insertion part 52a that accepts and a remote control light receiving part 53a that accepts an instruction from a remote control (portable terminal device) carried by an employee of the amusement store. The inter-device 10a includes a display unit such as a display, and an operation / display unit 54a including an operation unit such as a numeric keypad, an information button, and a replay button.

  The inter-device 10a also includes a payout unit 55a having a nozzle for paying out game media such as pachinko balls, and a reader / writer unit 56a that performs data transmission / reception with a mobile terminal device such as a mobile phone. In addition, about the paying-out part 55a, it is good also as providing the thing which is not provided with a nozzle. Further, the communication means between the reader / writer unit 56a / the portable terminal device is not particularly limited. For example, a non-contact IC chip may be used, or infrared communication may be used.

  Furthermore, the inter-device 10a is a game medium acquired by a player and a card insertion portion 57a that accepts a card-like recording medium such as a membership card and is also a return port of the card-like recording medium associated with a storage ball. And a counting unit 58a that counts the holding balls.

  In addition, in (A) of FIG. 3, although it has shown about the inter-device 10a which combines the ball lending function (payout part 55a) and each counter counting function (counting part 58a), it is the 1st stand which has a ball lending function. You may employ | adopt the system (double-sand system) which equips with the inter-device (CR unit) and the 2nd inter-device (counting sand) which has each stand counting function.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the replay machine 10b accepts a card-like recording medium such as a membership card, and also serves as a return port for the card-like recording medium associated with a storage card or the like. And an operation / display unit 54b including a display unit such as a display, an operation unit such as a numeric keypad, an information button, and a replay button, and a reader / writer unit 56b that performs data transmission / reception with a mobile terminal device such as a mobile phone. Yes. Further, the replay machine 10b includes a payout unit 55b for paying out game media such as pachinko balls, and a cradle 59b for a storage box for the paid out game media.

  Here, it is not necessary to limit the components of the operation / display unit 54a shown in FIG. 3A and the operation / display unit 54b shown in FIG. Therefore, a touch panel type liquid crystal display that accepts an input by pressing a finger or a pointing device and also serves as a display output may be used. Further, a 7-segment LED that performs simple display output may be used as a display component.

  Next, the configuration of the management apparatus 200 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the management apparatus 200. In the figure, only components necessary for explaining the characteristics of the management apparatus 200 are shown, and descriptions of general components are omitted.

  First, the configuration of the management apparatus 200 will be described. As shown in the figure, the management apparatus 200 includes an input / display unit 201, a control unit 202, and a storage unit 203. The control unit 202 also includes a replay information registration unit 202a, a replay fee rate calculation unit 202b, a free gift exchange fee rate calculation unit 202c, a profit / loss comparison unit 202d, a trial calculation screen generation unit 202e, and a replay information update. 202f. The storage unit 203 stores account-specific replay information 203a, unit price information 203b, and record information 203c.

  The input / display unit 201 includes an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse that receives an operation on the management apparatus 200, and an output device such as a display that displays various types of information.

  Here, the input / display unit 201 accepts an instruction input operation such as registration and update of the account-specific replay information 203a performed by the setter, and the received instruction content is replay information registration unit 202a or replay information update unit. Output to 202f. Further, the input / display unit 201 outputs the trial calculation screen generated by the trial calculation screen generation unit 202e to the output device.

  The control unit 202 registers the replay information for each account 203a, calculates the replay fee rate and the premium exchange fee rate, compares the profit and loss, generates and displays the trial calculation screen, and updates the replay information for each account 203a from the trial calculation screen. A processing unit that performs processing.

  The replay information registration unit 202a receives an instruction content for registration of the replay information for each account 203a input from the input / display unit 201, and registers information related to replay for each account in the replay information for each account 203a. It is a processing part to perform.

  Here, details of the replay information registration process performed by the replay information registration unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining replay information registration processing in the replay information registration unit 202a. (A) in the figure shows an example of setting unit price information 203b, (B) in the figure shows an example of a replay information registration screen, and (C) in FIG. Each setting example of the information 203a is shown.

  As shown to (A) of the figure, the information regarding the unit price for every account can be preset to the unit price information 203b. As shown in FIG. 5A, the unit price information 203b is information including a “unit price” item and a “special prize exchange rate” item.

  Here, the “unit price” item is an item in which the lending rate for each account is stored. The “special prize exchange rate” item is an item in which the special prize exchange rate for each account is stored. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5A, the account 1 is a 4-yen account, and the special prize exchange rate is 100% (equivalent exchange). Account 2 is a 1-yen rate account and indicates that the special prize exchange rate is 50%.

  In the present embodiment, description will be made on the assumption that the settings relating to the unit prices of the account 1 and the account 2 are the same as the settings shown in FIG. Further, (A) of the figure shows an example including a “unit price” item and a “special gift exchange rate” item, but the “unit price” item is changed to the “unit price” item and the “unit price” item. The lending rate may be stored in the “sale unit price” item, and the exchange rate may be stored in the “buy unit price” item.

  Then, the replay information registration unit 202a registers the replay information for each destination account when the account set in the unit price information 203b is a source account. Here, for such registration, a “replay information registration screen” as shown in FIG. It should be noted that the item shown in (B) of FIG. 5 in which the numerical value is enclosed by a rectangle indicates that the item is an input item.

  Specifically, in the “replay information registration screen”, “payout unit” and “fee” in each destination account can be individually registered as replay information. Each item is input based on the number of balls.

  For example, (B) in the figure shows a payout when the transfer source account is a 4-yen account 1 and the transfer-destination account is the same account 1 (replay at a 4-yen rate). In this example, the unit is “250 balls” and the fee is “0 balls”. If the transfer source account is account 1 and the transfer destination account is 1 yen rate account 2 (replay at 1 yen rate), the payout unit is “250 balls” and the fee is An example in which “25 balls” is input is shown.

  In addition, when the transfer source account is account 2 and the transfer destination account is account 1, an example in which the payout unit is “250 balls” and the fee is “50 balls” is shown. Yes. Furthermore, in the case where the transfer source account is account 2 and the transfer destination account is also the same account 2, an example in which the payout unit is “250 balls” and the fee is set to “0 ball” is shown. ing.

  In the example shown in (B) of the same figure, “payment unit” and “fee” are input items, but “unit price” and “special prize exchange rate” are input items. It is good. In addition, as an input item of replay information, it may include an “entry allowance” item for registering whether or not to enter, and an “upper limit ball” item for registering an upper limit number of balls that can be replayed per day. Good. Details of this point will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the replay information registration unit 202a registers the input value input to each input item in the replay information for each account 203a at the timing when the setter presses the “registration” button on the “replay information registration screen”. To do.

  As shown in (C) of the figure, the account-specific replay information 203a is information on replay for each entry source account, and is an input item of the “replay information registration screen” (see (B) of the figure). The information includes a “payout unit” item and a “fee” item.

  The “payout unit” item and the “fee” item are provided for each destination account. In (C) of the figure, each input value of the “replay information registration screen” shown in (B) of the same figure is registered in each corresponding item of the replay information registration unit 202a. Is shown.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the replay fee rate calculation unit 202b will be described. The replay fee rate calculation unit 202b calculates the replay fee rate for each source account for each destination account based on the stored values of the “payout unit” item and the “fee” item included in the account-specific replay information 203a. It is a processing part which performs the process to perform.

  The replay fee rate calculation unit 202b also performs a process of outputting the stored values of the “payout unit” item and the “fee” item and the calculated replay fee rate to the profit / loss comparison unit 202d.

  The premium exchange fee rate calculation unit 202c performs a process of calculating a premium exchange fee rate for each source account based on the stored values of the “unit price” item and the “special prize exchange rate” item included in the unit price information 203b. It is.

  Also, the free gift exchange fee rate calculation unit 202c combines the process of outputting the stored values of the “unit price” item and the “special free gift exchange rate” item and the calculated free gift exchange fee rate to the profit / loss comparison unit 202d. Do.

  Here, the relationship between the replay fee rate and the free gift exchange fee rate will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the replay fee rate and the premium exchange fee rate. Note that (A) in the figure shows the formula for calculating the replay fee rate, (B) in the figure shows the formula for calculating the premium exchange fee rate, and (C) in the same figure shows the replay fee. The case where the rate is larger than the premium exchange fee rate is shown in FIG. 4D, and the case where the replay fee rate is smaller than the premium exchange fee rate is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the replay fee rate can be calculated by dividing the fee by the number of withdrawals (replay fee rate = fee / withdrawal number). Here, since the withdrawal number can be expressed as a payout unit + fee, the replay fee rate = fee / (payout unit + fee). Here, “fee” and “payout unit” are stored values of the “fee” item and the “payout unit” item included in the replay information for each account 203a described above.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the free gift exchange fee rate can be calculated by subtracting the special free gift exchange rate from “1” (free gift exchange fee rate = 1−special free gift exchange rate). Here, “1” refers to the entire value of a storage ball or the like to be exchanged for a special prize.

  Then, the fee registered in the account-based replay information 203a is set to be advantageous for the amusement store when the entry is made, depending on the magnitude relationship between the replay fee rate and the premium exchange fee rate calculated in this way. It can be determined whether or not.

  Specifically, as shown in (C) of the same figure, when the replay fee rate is larger than the premium exchange fee rate, the replay fee setting that is advantageous for the game store side is made. Will be.

  For example, if the premium exchange fee rate of the 4-yen rate account 1 is 0%, and the replay fee rate when entering the account 2 of the 1-yen rate from the account 1 is 10% (that is, (( The case of “replay fee rate> free gift exchange fee rate” shown in C) will be described.

  In this case, when 1000 stored balls of account 1 are put into account 2 (1 yen corner), the fee (replay fee) obtained by the game shop side is 400 yen (1000 balls x 4 yen x 10%). On the other hand, if the game media is lent out at the rate of 1 yen after cashing the 1000 balls in the account 1, the fee (price exchange fee) obtained by the game store is 0 yen (1000 balls x 4 yen x 0%). In other words, when a boarding operation is performed, the fee that can be obtained increases, which is advantageous for the game store.

  Also, as shown in (D) of the figure, when the entry is made when the replay fee rate is smaller than the premium exchange fee rate, a replay fee setting that is disadvantageous for the amusement store is made. Become.

  For example, if the 1 yen rate account 2 has a premium exchange fee rate of 50%, and the replay fee rate when transferring from the account 2 to the 4 yen rate account 1 is 20% (that is, ( The case of “replay fee rate <freebies exchange fee rate” shown in D) will be described.

  In this case, when 1000 stored balls of account 2 are put into account 1 (4 yen corner), the fee (replay fee) obtained by the game shop side is 200 yen (1000 balls x 1 yen x 20%). On the other hand, if the game media is rented at a 4-yen rate after cashing 1000 balls from the account 2, the fee that the game store obtains (the premium exchange fee) is 500 yen (1000 balls x 1 yen x 50%). In other words, when the entry is made, the fee to be obtained is reduced, which is a disadvantageous result for the game shop side.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4, the profit / loss comparison unit 202d will be described. The profit / loss comparison unit 202d compares the replay fee rate input from the replay fee rate calculation unit 202b with the premium exchange fee rate input from the premium exchange fee rate calculation unit 202c, and registers it in the replay information for each account 203a. This is a processing unit that performs a process of determining whether or not the replay fee (“fee”) that is being played is advantageous to the game store side when the entry is made.

  Note that this determination is made for all combinations of a source account and a destination account. The profit / loss comparison unit 202d also performs a process of instructing the trial calculation screen generation unit 202e to clearly indicate that the game store side is advantageous based on the determination result. Similarly, when the game store side is disadvantageous, a process of instructing the trial calculation screen generation unit 202e so as to clearly indicate that is performed.

  The profit / loss comparison unit 202d also performs a process of outputting all input values input from the replay fee rate calculation unit 202b and the premium exchange fee rate calculation unit 202c to the trial calculation screen generation unit 202e.

  The trial calculation screen generation unit 202e makes a trial calculation after calculating the number of replayable items and the number of rentable items after replacement based on all the input values input from the profit / loss comparison unit 202d when there is a predetermined number of stored balls in the transfer source account. It is a process part which performs the process which produces | generates the trial calculation screen which displays a result. In addition, the trial calculation screen generation unit 202e also performs a process of outputting the generated trial calculation screen to the input / display unit 201.

  The trial calculation screen generation unit 202e generates an input support screen with reference to the record information 203c when receiving an instruction to update the replay fee rate from the trial calculation screen output to the input / display unit 201. Then, a process for supporting input of the setter is also performed.

  When the replay information update unit 202f receives an instruction to update the replay fee rate from the trial calculation screen output to the input / display unit 201, the replay information update unit 202f updates the account-specific replay information 203a based on the received update instruction. Is a processing unit. Further, the replay information update unit 202f also performs a process of outputting a trial calculation screen update instruction to the trial calculation screen generation unit 202e based on the received update instruction.

  Here, a detailed display example of the trial calculation screen will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the trial calculation screen. In the figure, based on the unit price information 203b and the account-specific replay information 203a shown in FIG. 5, the “replayable number” and “lending after exchange” are possible when there are 1000 stored balls in each source account. It shows an example in which the trial calculation result of trial calculation of “number” by destination account is displayed.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 7, the “entry fee calculation screen (account 1 ← → account 2)” has a replay fee rate and a re-entry for each of the cases where the source account is account 1 and account 2. The number of players that can be played and the number that can be lent after exchange are displayed for each destination account.

  Note that (1) in the same figure shows items in which numerical values are enclosed in a rectangle as input / output items that can be input. That is, the item “replay fee rate” can be updated using the same screen.

  Also, (1) in the figure shows “16.7%” which is the “replay fee rate” when the transfer source account is account 2 and the transfer destination account is account 1, and also the transfer source account. “0%”, which is the “replay fee rate” in the case where is the account 2 and the destination account is the account 2, is flashing.

  This emphasizes the fact that the replay fee rate when entering with this entry pattern is a disadvantageous setting for the amusement store. Then, since the setter can review the replay fee rate by visually recognizing the blinking display, a setting error can be prevented.

  In addition, although (1) of the same figure shows the case where it blinks, it is good also as displaying separately whether it is advantageous for the game store side by a character color. This point will be described with reference to (1) ′ in FIG. Note that (1) ′ in the figure shows a simplified display section surrounded by the closed closed curve 4 shown in (1) in the figure.

  For example, as shown in (1) ′ of FIG. 2, if a replay fee rate that is disadvantageous to the game store side is set when entering, the replay fee rate “A%” is displayed in red. can do. On the other hand, if a replay fee rate advantageous for the game store is set, “A%” can be displayed in blue. Instead of switching the character color in this way, the background color of the display area may be switched.

  Here, as shown in (1) ′ of the figure, whether or not it is advantageous for the game shop side when entering the vehicle is “a” which is the replayable number and the rentable number after replacement. It can be distinguished by the magnitude relationship with a certain “b”. This is because the comparison between the replayable number and the rentable number after exchange and the comparison between the replay fee rate and the premium exchange fee rate (see FIG. 6) are synonymous. However, the direction of the inequality sign is reversed.

  Therefore, as shown in (1) ′ of FIG. 7, when “a> b” is satisfied, “A%” can be displayed in red. In the case of “a <b”, “A%” can be displayed in blue. Although not shown, when “a = b” is satisfied, “A%” may be displayed in green or the like.

  Next, the setter changes the “replay fee rate” item from “16.7%” to “50%” in the display section (see (1) in the figure) surrounded by the broken closed curve 4. A display example after the “update” button included in the “entry fee calculation screen (account 1 ← → account 2)” is described with reference to (2) of FIG.

  In such a case, as shown in (2) of the figure, in the “entry fee calculation screen (account 1 ← → account 2)”, the display item updated by changing the replay fee rate may be highlighted and clearly indicated. it can. For example, in (2) of the figure, when the transfer source account is account 2 and the transfer destination account is account 1, the “replayable number” is updated from “208 balls” to “125 balls”. Furthermore, the example emphasized by enclosing with the rectangle of a thick frame is shown.

  Further, since the replayable number becomes “125 balls”, it becomes equal to the rentable number after replacement, so that the flashing display of the “replay fee rate” item can be cancelled. Note that the “replay fee rate” item continues to blink when the transfer source account is account 2 and the transfer destination account is account 2 without changing the replay fee rate.

  In the description using FIG. 7, the “entry fee calculation screen” in which the “replayable number” and the “replaceable loanable number” are calculated for each destination account when there is a predetermined number of savings in each source account. (Account 1 ← → Account 2) ”is explained, but for each entry pattern (closed curve of broken line in FIG. 7), as shown in“ Entrance fee calculation screen (Account 2 → Account 1) ”shown in (4) of FIG. It is good also as producing | generating a trial calculation screen in the part surrounded by 4).

  By the way, in the description using FIG. 7, the case where the setting person's setting mistake is prevented by emphasizing and clearly indicating the display of each item has been described. However, input when inputting the replay fee rate It is good also as preventing a setting mistake by providing support.

  Therefore, a case where input support when inputting the replay fee rate will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an input support example when inputting the replay fee rate. Note that (A) in the figure shows an example of input support using the slider bar 81, and (B) in the figure shows a case based on past settings and sales results in (C) in the figure. Shows the cases based on event information. Further, in the example shown in (A) to (C) of the figure, it is assumed that the input is confirmed by pressing the “OK” button 82.

  In addition, in each input support screen shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, the setter selects each input item of the “entry fee calculation screen (account 1 ← → account 2)” shown in FIG. In this case, it is displayed by a pop-up display or the like.

  For example, as shown in (A) of the figure, the replay fee rate may be set by causing the setter to operate the slider bar 81 in the direction of the arrow in the figure. In such a case, as shown in (A) of the figure, after displaying the current free gift exchange fee rate to be compared with the replay fee rate as an index line (“A” in (A) of the figure). 50% "line), guidance as to whether or not the game shop side is advantageous (see <Store side advantage> and <Customer side advantage> in (A) in the figure), and the like may be displayed.

  Also, as shown in (B) of the figure, the past replay fee rate setting results (see “30%” and “40%” in (B) of the figure), and the settings, such as the previous time and the last time. The sales results at may be displayed as a sales graph or the like, and a numerical index input to the input item 83 may be given. It is assumed that past setting results, sales results, and the like are stored in advance in the performance information 203c of the storage unit 203 (see FIG. 4).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8 (C), the recommended replay fee rate setting value based on the event information held at the amusement store, such as “30% or less recommended per event implementation date” It may be displayed. For example, depending on the event, the amusement shop side may intentionally make an unfavorable setting. In such a case, the input item 83 may be input according to the guidance display.

  By the way, in the description using FIG. 7 to FIG. 8, the case where the replay fee rate can be updated using the displayed trial calculation screen has been described. However, the trial calculation screen generation unit 202e supports confirmation of the setter. A confirmation screen to be generated may be generated.

  An example of a confirmation screen generated by the trial calculation screen generation unit 202e will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a withdrawal number confirmation screen for confirming the withdrawal number of the transfer source account. In the figure, based on the unit price information 203b and the replay information for each account 203a shown in FIG. 5, “the number of withdrawals per withdrawal (= the number of withdrawals + fee)” and “fee” for each source account Shows an example in which the calculation result calculated for each destination account is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the “Drawer Count Confirmation Screen” displays the replay fee rate, the withdrawal count per withdrawal (= withdrawal count + commission) and commission for each source account by destination account. can do. For example, in the example shown in the figure, if the transfer source account is account 1 and the transfer destination account is account 1, “250 balls” may be deducted from account 1 at no charge for each payout. I can confirm.

  In addition, when the transfer source account is account 1 and the transfer destination account is account 2, “69 balls” are withdrawn from the account 1 for each payout, and the fee within that is “6 balls”. I can confirm that. In addition, as shown in the figure, the number of balls that are originally rounded like this “6 balls” (≈ (9.1% × 250 balls / 4) / (1-9.1%)) It may be displayed as a round-up.

  Also, as shown in the figure, if the transfer source account is account 2 and the transfer destination account is account 1, “1200 balls” are deducted from account 2 for each payment, Can be confirmed to be “200 balls” (≈ (16.7% × 250 balls × 4) / (1-16.7%)). Similarly, if the transfer source account is account 2 and the transfer destination account is account 2, it can be confirmed that “250 balls” are withdrawn from account 2 at no charge for each payout.

  The setter can confirm the number of withdrawals by using the “Drawing Number Confirmation Screen” and answer the inquiries through the hall staff when there is an inquiry about the number of withdrawals from the player who is entering. . In other words, it is possible to promptly respond to inquiries about information related to boarding that has become complicated by the multiple rate operation.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4, the storage unit 203 will be described. The storage unit 203 is a storage unit configured by a storage device such as a hard disk drive or a nonvolatile memory, and stores replay information for each account 203a, unit price information 203b, and performance information 203c.

  The replay information by account 203a is information in which information about replay is registered for each destination account for each destination account. Since the details of the replay information for each account 203a have been described above (see FIG. 5), description thereof is omitted here.

  The unit price information 203b is information related to the rate for each account, and includes a loan rate, a special prize exchange rate, and the like. Since the details of the unit price information 203b have also been described above (see FIG. 5), description thereof is omitted here.

  The performance information 203c is information related to input support on the trial calculation screen, and is referred to by the trial calculation screen generation unit 202e. Note that the details of the record information 203c have also been described above (see FIG. 8), so description thereof is omitted here.

  Although not shown in FIG. 4, the management device 200 includes a communication device that performs communication with the inter-device device 10a or the replay device 10b, which is a lending processor, via the in-store LAN 20 (see FIG. 2). ).

  When the management apparatus 200 receives a replay entry request from each lending processor through the communication device, the management apparatus 200 obtains the replay information of the corresponding entry pattern based on the account-specific replay information 203a. To notify. Alternatively, the account-specific replay information 203a may be distributed to each lending processor at the start of operation of each lending processor.

  By the way, the case where “payout unit” or “fee” is included in the replay information for each account 203a has been mainly described so far, but the replay information for each account 203a includes information on other replays. Can do. Therefore, a modification of the account-specific replay information 203a including information related to other replays will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modification of the account-specific replay information 203a. In the explanation using FIG. 5, the difference from the replay information 203a by account shown in FIG. 5C is mainly explained, and the “payout unit” item and the “fee” item are explained. Shall be omitted or kept to the minimum necessary.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the account-specific replay information 203a according to the modification is information including an “entry / no-go” item, an “upper limit ball number” item, and a “fee-free” item.

  Here, the “entry availability” item is an item in which a flag value indicating whether entry is possible is stored for each entry pattern. In the figure, the flag value when the entry is possible is indicated by “◯”, and the flag value when the entry is impossible is indicated by “x”.

  For example, in the example shown in the figure, it is indicated that the transfer cannot be performed when the transfer source account is account 2 and the transfer destination account is account 1. In addition, the other entry patterns indicate that entry is possible. In addition, when entry is not possible, the stored values of other items can be omitted (see the “−” mark in the figure). Although not shown in the figure, priority of entry may be set for the “get on / off” item. In this case, for example, if the account 1 is set as the first priority and the account 2 is set as the second priority, “1” is set in the “Possibility of entry” item of the account 1 and “ “2” may be stored in the “possibility” item. Further, in the case where entry is impossible, for example, “0” may be stored.

  The “upper limit ball count” item is an item in which the number of balls that can be replayed per day is stored. The “commission free” item is an item in which the number of balls for which no replay fee is charged is stored. In the figure, the number of balls when the maximum number of balls or the number of balls that do not require a fee is unlimited is indicated by “all”.

  For example, in the example shown in the figure, the transfer when the transfer source account is account 1 and the transfer destination account is account 1 indicates that the upper limit number of balls and the number of balls for free fee are unlimited. .

  In addition, when the transfer source account is account 1 and the transfer destination account is account 2, the maximum number of balls is “2500 balls”, and the number of balls for free of charge is “250 balls” ing. Therefore, in such a transfer pattern, after “250 balls” for the fee free are paid out, a fee of “50 balls” is charged for each payout unit of “250 balls”.

  In addition, when the transfer source account is account 2 and the transfer destination account is account 2, the maximum number of balls is unlimited, but the number of balls for free commission is “500 balls” . In addition, in this entry pattern, after “500 balls” for which no fee is paid is paid out, it is understood that a fee of “125 balls” is charged for each payout unit of “250 balls”.

  When the management apparatus 200 receives a replay entry request from each lending processor, the “recession availability” item and the “upper limit number of balls” item included in the account-specific replay information 203a according to the modification example. And each stored value of the “commission free” item may be notified to each lending processor.

  And each lending processing machine should just notify to a player according to this notification. For example, if the lending processor is an inter-station device 10a, the operation / display unit 54a (see FIG. 3) is used. If the lending machine is a replay machine 10b, the operation / display unit 54b (see FIG. 3) is used. You can display the maximum number of balls and the number of balls for no fee.

  As a result, it becomes possible to accurately inform players about the entry of replays complicated by multi-rate operation for each entry pattern, improving the convenience of the players and improving the operating rate of the game store. Can be planned.

  Next, a processing procedure executed by the management apparatus 200 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure executed by the management apparatus 200 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the replay information registration unit 202a registers the account-specific replay information 203a based on an input instruction operation by the setter (step S101). Then, the replay fee rate calculation unit 202b calculates a replay fee rate for each account based on the registered replay information for each account 203a (step S102).

  Also, the premium exchange fee rate calculation unit 202c calculates a premium exchange fee rate for each account based on the unit price information 203b (step S103). Then, the profit / loss comparison unit 202d determines whether or not the replay fee rate exceeds the premium exchange fee rate (step S104). If the rate is higher (step S104, Yes), the transfer is performed. The game store side is instructed to clearly indicate that the replay fee rate is advantageous (step S105).

  If the determination condition in step S104 is not satisfied (No in step S104), the profit / loss comparison unit 202d determines whether or not the replay fee rate is lower than the premium exchange fee rate (step S106). If it is lower (step S106, Yes), the amusement store side gives an instruction to clearly indicate that it is an unfavorable replay fee rate setting (step S107). Further, when the determination condition of step S106 is not satisfied (step S106, No), the profit / loss comparison unit 202d does not give an instruction to emphasize it clearly (step S108).

  Subsequently, the trial calculation screen generation unit 202e generates and displays the trial calculation screen (step S109). Then, the replay information update unit 202f determines whether or not a replay fee rate update instruction operation has been performed from the displayed trial calculation screen (step S110).

  Here, when it is determined that there has been an update instruction operation (step S110, Yes), the replay information update unit 202f updates the replay information for each account 203a based on the update instruction content ( Step S111) and the process is terminated. In addition, when the determination condition of step S110 is not satisfied (step S110, No), the process is ended as it is.

  By the way, although the case where the information regarding replays, such as a replay fee, was managed on the basis of the number of balls has been described so far, it may be managed on a rate basis. Specifically, the replay fee rate is stored in the replay information for each account 203a instead of the number of balls, and the profit / loss comparison unit 202d determines the replay fee rate and the free gift exchange fee rate of the replay information for each account 203a. What is necessary is just to compare the premium exchange fee rate input from the calculation unit 202c. Therefore, in such a case, the management apparatus 200 can be configured by omitting the replay fee rate calculation unit 202b.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the storage unit stores information on replay for each entry source account for each destination account, and the replay fee rate calculation unit calculates the replay fee rate, and the prize exchange The fee rate calculation unit calculates the premium exchange fee rate, the profit and loss comparison unit compares the calculated ratios, and the trial calculation screen generation unit clearly indicates the appropriate replay fee rate based on the comparison result. The game media management device is configured to generate a trial calculation screen for the game. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately set the replay fee considering the entry in the multi-rate operation while preventing setting mistakes.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the multi-rate operation of the 4-yen rate and the 1-yen rate is performed has been described. The present invention may be applied to inter-operation. The present invention may also be applied to inter-rate operation of three or more rates, such as a 4-yen rate, 2-yen rate, and 1-yen rate.

  By the way, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the player pays out the game medium at the destination and actually replays at the destination is described. However, the present invention can also be applied to a case where a game player exchanges a game medium paid out at a place of entry into a special prize without performing replay.

  Such a case will be described again with reference to FIG. For example, the special prize exchange rate of the 4-yen account 1 is 100% (equivalent exchange), the special prize exchange rate of 1-yen rate is 50%, and the replay fee rate is shown in (1) of FIG. Thus, it is assumed that 16.7% when entering from account 2 to account 1 and 0% when entering from account 2 to account 2.

  In such a case, if 1000 stored balls in account 2 are exchanged for a special prize at a 1 yen rate, the exchange value obtained by the player is 500 yen (1000 balls x 50% x 1 yen) for "500 balls". (Refer to “Number of rentable loans after exchange” in the transfer pattern from account 2 to account 2 in (1) in the figure).

  On the other hand, if you pay out the 1000 balls in account 2 once with a 4 yen corner replay machine and exchange them for special prizes without replaying, the exchange value you get will be “208 balls”. 832 yen (208 balls x 100% x 4 yen) (see “Number of Replayable Numbers” in the transfer pattern from account 2 to account 1 in (1) in the figure).

  That is, unfairness occurs in the exchange value obtained by the player depending on whether or not the payout from an account different from the entry source account is made while making the same selection of not performing replay.

  Therefore, in such a case, the replayable number “208 balls” in the transfer pattern from the account 2 to the account 1 shown in (1) of FIG. By highlighting the possible number “500 balls” together, it is only necessary to clarify that the setting can cause such unfairness.

  Then, it is only necessary that the setter who has visually recognized the fact sets an appropriate replay fee rate so that unfairness does not occur. In addition, as shown in (2) of the figure, if the replay fee rate in the transfer pattern from account 2 to account 1 is updated to “50%”, the replayable number “125 balls” in the same pattern is exchanged. Since the value is 500 yen (125 balls x 100% x 4 yen), the unfairness in the above example is eliminated.

  As described above, it is useful when you want to properly set replay fees that take into account multiple-rate operation while avoiding setting errors, and in particular, by setting the replay fees appropriately It is suitable for application to a game store system that optimizes profit adjustment between the store and the player, and aims to increase sales and occupancy rates.

10a Inter-device 10b Replay machine 20 LAN in store
51a Status display section 52a Bill insertion section 53a Remote control light receiving section 54a Operation / display section 55a Dispensing section 56a Reader / writer section 57a Card insertion section 58a Counting section 54b Operation / display section 55b Dispensing section 56b Reader / writer section 57b Card insertion section 59b DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game stand 200 Management apparatus 201 Input / display part 202 Control part 202a Replay information registration part 202b Replay commission rate calculation part 202c Premium exchange commission rate calculation part 202d Profit and loss comparison part 202e Trial calculation screen generation part 202f Replay information update part 203 Storage unit 203a Replay information by account 203b Unit price information 203c Performance information 211 Unit price information DB
212 Replay information DB
213 Savings DB
213a 4 yen savings DB
213b 1 Yen Savings DB
300 island controller 300a 4 yen corner 300b 1 yen corner 400 checkout machine 500 free gift management machine 600 card processing machine 700 free gift dispenser

Claims (5)

A game media management system for paying out game media at a plurality of lending rates,
The management device
Replay information storage means for storing replay information including a replay fee and a game medium value exchange rate for each lending rate;
A fee rate calculating means for calculating a replay fee rate indicating a ratio of the replay fee to a deduction amount of the game medium value at the time of replay, and calculating an exchange fee rate based on the exchange rate of the game media value When,
Based on the replay fee rate and the exchange fee rate, the number of replayable game media and the number of exchangeable game media at the predetermined game media value are calculated for each lending rate, and then the number of replayable game media A game medium management system comprising: a trial calculation screen generating means for generating a trial calculation screen that clearly shows the profits and losses of the game store at the time of replay by comparing the number of exchanged game media. The management device
Record information storage means for storing record information including a setting history of the replay fee;
The system further comprises: an index display means for displaying an appropriate value index of the replay fee rate based on the performance information when accepting re-input of the replay fee rate on the trial calculation screen. 2. The game medium management system according to 1. The management device
When re-entry of the replay fee rate on the trial calculation screen is accepted, the replay fee rate is converted into the replay fee, and the replay fee is reset to a predetermined position in the replay information. The game media management system according to claim 1, further comprising resetting means. The trial calculation screen generating means includes:
When the number of replayable game media exceeds the number of exchangeable game media, the character color or background color of the replay fee rate corresponding to the number of replayable game media is displayed in a predetermined explicit color, When the number of replayable game media is less than the number of exchangeable game media, the character color or background color of the replay fee rate corresponding to the number of replayable game media is displayed in a color different from the explicit color. The game medium management system according to claim 1, wherein a trial calculation screen is generated. A replay device that communicates with the management device and communicates with the inter-device device or the management device that is provided corresponding to a gaming table and accepts a replay,
Informing means for informing the upper limit number of replays included in the replay information and the number of free balls not deducting the replay fee,
The management device
When a replay entry request from the player is received from the inter-device or the replay device, the player's entry account and the inter-device or the replay device included in the entry request belong to The notification apparatus which notifies the said replay information which matches the combination with the destination account corresponding to the said lending rate to the said inter-device apparatus or the said replay apparatus further, The any one of Claims 1-4 characterized by the above-mentioned. The game medium management system according to any one of the above.

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