JP2012139261A - Prize management device, and prize exchanging method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a prize management device that reduces the time required for prize exchange, and a prize exchanging method using the prize management device.SOLUTION: The prize management device includes a store-side display part 14 (4) and a customer-side display part which are connected to a control part. The control part displays a selection button 47 with a prize identification mark (e.g., a color) associated with a prize in regard to the prize exchangeable with the number of game media acquired by a customer, on at least one of the store-side display part 14 (4) and the customer-side display part. A store clerk can thereby inform the customer quickly of the exchangeable prize only by telling the customer the color of the selection button 47 displayed on the store-side display part 14 (4). The time and effort for the store clerk to check the exchangeable prize can thereby be eliminated. The customer can also acquire the exchangeable prize quickly on the basis of the color of the selection button 47 displayed on the customer-side display part without being informed by the store clerk.

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize management device for exchanging prizes and game media installed in a game store, and a prize exchange method using the prize management apparatus.

The game store is provided with a prize counter for exchanging a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball) acquired by a customer for a prize. The customer brings a storage medium such as a receipt or a card storing the number of acquired pachinko balls (number acquired) to the prize counter. A prize management device is installed in the prize counter (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
The prize management device manages prize payout and prize inventory by exchanging prizes and game media. The prize management device can read the number of acquisitions from the customer's storage medium. After the prize management device reads the acquired number, the store clerk at the game store selects the type of prize desired by the customer and inputs the number of prizes into the prize management device. The prize information such as the number acquired and the type and number of prizes selected this time are displayed.

  Based on the prize information displayed on the store side display unit, the clerk pays out the required number of prizes of the corresponding type to the customer. At this time, the prize management device deducts the number of pachinko balls necessary for exchanging with the prize from the number of acquired customers and updates the inventory of the prize.

JP 2010-22508 A

The prizes include so-called general prizes such as cigarettes, sweets and juices, and special prizes containing valuables such as precious metals. Most customers try to exchange most of their pachinko balls for special prizes and exchange the fraction of pachinko balls that could not be exchanged for special prizes for general prizes.
In this case, customers often do not know what general prizes can be exchanged for fractional pachinko balls, so the store clerk thinks about prizes that can be exchanged in fractions and gives the prize name to the customer. You have to teach and it can take time. In addition, it may take a long time for a customer to search for a general prize with a prize name taught by a store clerk. In particular, it is difficult for a customer to quickly find a prize with a prize name if the name of the prize is not known in advance even if the name of the prize is taught by a store clerk. Therefore, there is a possibility that the time required for exchanging prizes may be prolonged.

  The present invention has been made under such a background, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a prize management device capable of reducing the time required for prize exchange and a prize exchange method using the prize management apparatus.

  The invention described in claim 1 is an apparatus that is installed in a game store and performs exchange processing of prizes and game media, a store side display unit for a store clerk to check and operate, and exchange of prizes to customers And a customer side display unit for displaying information for the customer side display unit, the store side display unit and the store side display unit with a prize identification mark associated with a prize that can be exchanged according to the number of game media acquired by the customer. A prize management device comprising: a prize identification sign display control means for displaying on at least one of the customer side display units.

The invention according to claim 2 is the prize management device according to claim 1, wherein the prize identification mark includes a color, a number, or a symbol.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the prize identification sign display control means displays the prize identification sign when the number of game media to be exchanged for a prize is less than or less than a predetermined number. The premium management device according to claim 1, wherein the premium management device displays the information on at least one of the customer-side display unit.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when the number of game media changes due to selection of a prize to be exchanged, the means for changing the prize identification mark displayed on at least one of the store-side display unit and the customer-side display unit The prize management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein
The invention according to claim 5 further includes a prize display shelf provided in the vicinity of the store-side display unit and attached with the prize identification mark. This is a free gift management device.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the prize identification mark attached to the prize display shelf can be turned on and off electrically and electronically, and a plurality of pieces displayed on the store side display part or the customer side display part are displayed. 6. An identification sign interlocking control means for turning on or blinking the prize identification sign attached to the prize display shelf in response to selection of any one of the prize identification signs of claim 1. This is a free gift management device.

  The invention according to claim 7 is a prize exchange method using a prize management device that is installed in a game store and performs exchange processing of prizes and game media, wherein the prize includes an identification including a color, a number, or a symbol. A step of associating a sign, and a step of displaying the identification sign associated with the exchangeable prize on the display screen of the prize management apparatus when the game medium acquired by the customer is desired to be exchanged for a prize. Selecting a identification mark, and exchanging the prize associated with the identification mark with a game medium acquired by the customer.

  The invention according to claim 8 is changed by the step of changing the identification mark according to the number of remaining game media when the number of game media that can be exchanged for a new gift is reduced by selecting a prize to be exchanged by the customer. The prize exchange method according to claim 7, further comprising: displaying the identification mark on the display screen.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the prize management device, the store clerk can check and operate the store side display unit, and the customer side display unit has information for customers for exchanging prizes. Is displayed.
In the prize management device, for the prize exchangeable by the number of game media acquired by the customer, the prize identification sign display control means displays the prize identification sign associated with the prize at least on the store side display unit and the customer side display unit. Display on one side. Therefore, the store clerk can promptly teach the customer about exchangeable prizes simply by telling the customer the prize identification mark displayed on the store side display unit. Therefore, it is possible to save labor and time for the store clerk to think about the exchangeable prize. Further, even if the customer does not learn from the store clerk, the customer can quickly grasp the exchangeable prize by looking at the prize identification sign displayed on the customer side display unit.

Here, the customer obtains only simple information such as a prize identification sign from the store clerk or the customer-side display section, not the specific name of the prize (prize name), for the exchangeable prize, so it is not necessary to know the prize name. Alternatively, the prize specified by the corresponding prize identification sign may be selected. Thus, the customer can find and select a prize more smoothly than when searching for a prize based on the name of the prize.
As a result, it is possible to shorten the time required for the prize exchange.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the premium identification mark is a simple mark including a color, a number, or a symbol. Therefore, the store clerk can tell the customer the exchangeable prize accurately and speedily by giving the customer the prize identification mark having a simple content such as a color, number or symbol associated with the exchangeable prize. In addition, the customer can accurately and speedily grasp such a simple prize identification sign, and can smoothly find and select a prize specified by such a simple prize identification sign. Therefore, it is possible to further shorten the time required for the prize exchange.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the prize identification sign display control means displays the prize identification sign when the number of game media to be exchanged for prizes is less than or less than a predetermined number. Displayed on at least one of the customer side display units. As a result, when the prize identification sign is displayed, it is possible to grasp that the number of game media has become less than or less than the predetermined number, which is convenient.
According to the invention described in claim 4, when the number of game media changes by selecting a prize to be exchanged, the prize identification mark displayed on at least one of the store side display unit and the customer side display unit is changed. Therefore, on the store side display unit and the customer side display unit, the prize identification mark for the prize that can be exchanged with the current number of game media is correctly displayed, which is convenient.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the premium display shelf provided in the vicinity of the store side display unit is provided with the premium identification mark, so that the customer can identify the premium that can be exchanged on the premium display shelf. By finding a prize identification sign that matches the sign, an exchangeable prize can be quickly found from the prize display shelf.
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the prize identification mark attached to the prize display shelf can be turned on and off electrically and electronically, and is displayed on the store side display section or the customer side display section. In response to selection of one of the prize identification signs, the identification sign interlocking control means turns on or blinks the prize identification sign attached to the prize display shelf. In other words, on the prize display shelf, the prize identification mark that matches the prize identification sign of the exchangeable prize is highlighted by turning on or flashing, so that the customer can display the corresponding prize identification sign (exchangeable prize). You can find it more quickly from the gift display shelf.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the prize exchange method is a prize exchange method using a prize management device. In this prize exchange method, an identification sign including a color, a number, or a symbol is associated with the prize, and when the customer wishes to exchange the game medium acquired by the customer for a prize, the prize management device can be replaced on the display screen. The identification mark associated with the special prize is displayed, and the prize associated with the identification mark selected from the identification signs displayed on the display screen by the customer is exchanged with the game medium acquired by the customer.

In this case, the store clerk can promptly tell the customer about the exchangeable gift by simply giving the customer the identification mark displayed on the display screen of the gift management device. Therefore, it is possible to save labor and time for the store clerk to think about the exchangeable prize. Further, even if the customer does not learn from the store clerk, the customer can quickly grasp the exchangeable prize by looking at the identification sign displayed on the display unit.
Here, the customer obtains only simple information such as an identification mark including a color, a number, or a symbol from the store clerk or the display unit, not the specific name of the prize (premium name), for the exchangeable prize. Even if you don't know, you can select the prize specified by the corresponding identification sign. Thus, the customer can find and select a prize more smoothly than when searching for a prize based on the name of the prize.

As a result, it is possible to shorten the time required for the prize exchange.
According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, when the number of game media that can be exchanged for a new prize decreases when the customer selects a prize, the identification mark is changed according to the number of remaining game media and displayed on the display screen. Therefore, the identification mark about the prize that can be exchanged with the current number of game media is correctly displayed on the display screen, which is easy to use.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a prize counter K in a game store. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the prize management device 2. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the prize management device 2. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the contents stored in the memory 30 </ b> A of the control unit 30 of the prize management device 2. FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state of the prize J in the prize display shelf T. FIG. FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state of the prize J in the prize display shelf T. FIG. 5C is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state of the prize J in the prize display shelf T. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing executed by the prize management device 2. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of display on the store side display unit 14 of the prize management device 2. FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an example of display on the store side display unit 14 of the prize management device 2. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating an example of display on the store side display unit 14 of the prize management device 2. FIG. 7D is a diagram illustrating an example of display on the store side display unit 14 of the prize management device 2. FIG. 7E is a diagram illustrating an example of the display on the store side display unit 14 of the prize management device 2. FIG. 7F is a diagram illustrating an example of display on the store side display unit 14 of the prize management device 2.

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a prize counter K in a game store.
Referring to FIG. 1, for example, at a game store such as a pachinko store, a prize counter K for exchanging game media (here, pachinko balls) such as pachinko balls and medals obtained by playing on a game machine with prizes. Is provided. A prize display shelf T is arranged in the vicinity (here, behind) of the prize counter K, and so-called general prizes such as cigarettes, sweets and juices are displayed on the prize display shelf T. Specifically, the prize display shelf T includes a horizontal plate I that extends in the horizontal direction and a partition plate S that is provided in a plurality in the horizontal direction with a space therebetween and partitions the horizontal plate I in the horizontal direction. In the horizontal plate I, prizes J are displayed in the respective regions between the adjacent partition plates S and between the partition plate S located at the end in the horizontal direction and the side wall of the prize display shelf T. Here, it is assumed that the types of the prizes J displayed in the same region on the horizontal plate I are the same, and the types of the premiums J are different for each region on the horizontal plate I.

The store clerk at the game store stands between the prize counter K and the prize display shelf T to serve customers.
On the prize counter K, a prize payout apparatus 1 and a prize management apparatus 2 are arranged.
Here, in addition to the general prize described above, the prize J includes a card-like special prize in which valuables such as precious metals are incorporated. There are a plurality of types of special prizes, such as large prizes, medium prizes, and small prizes, depending on their value. The prize payout device 1 is for paying out a special gift incorporated therein to a customer.

The gift management device 2 is also called POS. The prize management device 2 is communicably connected to the prize payout device 1 and a terminal controller (not shown) in the game store via a communication line (not shown).
The prize management device 2 manages the inventory of the prize J (including general prizes and special prizes). The prize management device 2 mainly has a function of performing a process for exchanging the pachinko ball and the prize J acquired by the customer.

The outline of the function of the prize management device 2 will be described. First, pachinko balls acquired by a customer are counted by a counter (not shown), and the number of acquired pachinko balls (game media) as the counting data (counting result). Number) is stored in a game medium number storage means such as a receipt or a card (here, a card).
Examples of the card include an IC card (here, an IC card) including a magnetic card and an IC chip. The acquired number may be stored in the card itself, or the acquired number may be stored in a database in a terminal controller (not shown) in association with an ID (identification number) assigned to each card. Note that the customer's personal mobile phone may serve as a card. In this case, the manufacturing number (IDm) of the IC chip built in the mobile phone plays the same role as the ID described above, and the acquired number is related to the IDm of the customer's personal mobile phone in the terminal controller (not shown). Stored in the database. In addition, the database (not shown) is not limited to the number of pachinko balls acquired on the day (so-called “mochidama”), but pachinko balls registered by members who are registered as members of the game store before the previous day. The number of balls (so-called “chodama”) is also managed as the number acquired. When the acquired number is stored (recorded) in the receipt, a barcode indicating the acquired number is printed on the receipt.

  When the customer wishes to exchange the pachinko ball he has acquired for a prize J, he / she brings this card to the prize counter K. The prize management device 2 reads the acquired number stored in the card that has been brought in, or calls the acquired number associated with the ID of the card from a database (not shown) of the terminal controller, thereby Acquires the number of owners (customers) acquired.

  When the prize J is a general prize, when a general prize that can be exchanged within the range of the number of acquisitions is selected, the prize management apparatus 2 is paid out when the general clerk is paid out to the customer by the store clerk. Update inventory for general prizes. In the case where the prize J is a special prize, when a special prize that can be exchanged within the range of the number of acquisitions is selected, the prize management device 2 transmits a special prize payout instruction to the prize payout device 1 and pays out. Update inventory for special prizes. The prize payout device 1 pays out special prizes to customers in accordance with instructions from the prize management device 2.

The update of the prize J inventory is an exchange result based on the exchange of the prize J and the pachinko ball, and the prize management apparatus 2 repeatedly updates the inventory of the prize J and collects the exchange results by repeating the exchange of the prize. Do.
Next, details of the prize management device 2 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the prize management device 2.

FIG. 2 shows the prize management device 2 as viewed from a clerk at the prize counter K.
Referring to FIG. 2, the prize management device 2 includes a main body 3, a display 4, an IC card reader 5, and a barcode reader 6.
The main body 3 has a box shape that is flat vertically. A keyboard 7 is provided on the upper surface of the main body 3. The keyboard 7 constitutes an input operation unit for inputting data signals to the prize management device 2. The keyboard 7 mainly includes a numeric keypad 8 and a general prize selection key 9. A large number of general prize selection keys 9 are provided, and the name of one of the general prizes or the number of exchange balls (medals) is written on each surface.

Further, on the upper surface of the main body 3, an area other than the keyboard 7 is provided with a mode switching unit 10 and a paper discharge port 11.
The mode switching unit 10 is a cylinder lock in which a key hole 10 </ b> A is formed at a position exposed on the upper surface of the main body 3. By inserting a dedicated key (not shown) into the keyhole 10A and rotating the mode switching unit 10 by a predetermined angle, the operation mode of the prize management device 2 is other than the prize exchange mode for giving away prizes or the prize exchange mode. The mode can be switched to. As a mode other than the prize exchange mode, a setting mode for changing the setting contents in the prize management device 2, a member processing mode for changing the registered contents of the member customers, a counting mode for counting the inventory of prizes, and a change of inventory data Etc., and a clear mode for clearing inventory data and the like. The mode switching unit 10 constitutes an input operation unit for inputting a signal for mode switching to the prize management device 2.

The paper discharge port 11 has an elongated slit shape. For example, when the inventory of premiums is totaled, the paper on which the totalization result is written is discharged from the inside of the main body 3 to the paper discharge port 11.
In the main body 3, a power switch 12 and a medium insertion port 13 are provided on the front side end face in FIG. 2. By operating the power switch 12, the prize management device 2 can be turned on / off. The media insertion port 13 has a slit shape that forms a U-shape that is recessed toward the back side. When taking out the data in the free gift management device 2 to the outside or when taking external data into the free gift management device 2, the medium (not shown) storing the data is inserted into and removed from the media insertion port 13. Is done.

  The display 4 has a plate shape and extends from the back end portion of the main body 3 so as to incline upward to the back side with reference to the posture in FIG. In the display 4, a substantially rectangular store-side display unit 14 (display screen) is provided on the front side surface in FIG. 2. The store side display unit 14 is a liquid crystal display, and a transparent touch panel switch 15 is laminated thereon. The touch panel switch 15 is included in the store side display unit 14. The store side display unit 14 faces the store clerk side of the gift counter K. Various data necessary for the store clerk to confirm and operate are displayed on the store side display unit 14 (described later).

In the main body 3 and the display 4, a customer-side display unit 16 (display screen) is provided on the side surface on the back side in FIG. 2 (see also FIG. 1). The customer side display unit 16 is, for example, a liquid crystal touch panel and faces the customer side who has come to the prize counter K. The customer-side display unit 16 displays customer-oriented information for gift exchange.
The IC card reader 5 has, for example, a flat plate shape as shown in FIG. The IC card reader 5 is electrically connected to the main body 3 via the electric cable 17. The customer card (IC card) C described above is set on the IC card reader 5 by being placed on the upper surface of the IC card reader 5 by the customer himself or a store clerk who has deposited the card C from the customer. The IC card reader 5 recognizes that the card C is set by recognizing the IC chip of the card C, and reads the data (the number of acquisitions described above) stored in the IC chip of the set card C. The IC card reader 5 can also rewrite data in the IC chip. The IC card reader 5 is not limited to the flat plate shape described above, but may be a box shape having a card holder into which the card C can be inserted.

The barcode reader 6 has a grip shape that can be gripped, and has a barcode reading unit 18 for reading a barcode at a tip portion thereof. The bar code reader 6 is electrically connected to the main body 3 via an electric cable 19.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the prize management device 2.
Referring to FIG. 3, the main body 3 of the prize management device 2 includes a control unit 30 (premium identification mark display control means, identification mark interlocking control means). The control unit 30 includes a CPU 30 and a memory 30A such as a ROM or RAM that stores the program thereof, and executes predetermined processing such as arithmetic processing according to the program. The memory 30A stores necessary information such as the stock of prizes handled at the game store (the number of stocks for each prize).

The control unit 30 includes the store-side display unit 14, the customer-side display unit 16, the power switch 12, the mode switching unit 10, the keyboard 7, the IC card reader 5 and the barcode reader 6, and the time measuring unit 31 ( Timing means) is electrically connected. The timer unit 31 is provided in the prize management device 2.
The IC card reader 5 reads out the data (the number of acquisitions described above) stored in the IC chip of the set card C and outputs it to the control unit 30. When the mode switching unit 10 and the keyboard 7 are operated, data and signals are input to the control unit 30.

Further, the control unit 30 controls display on each of the store side display unit 14 and the customer side display unit 16.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents stored in the memory 30A.
Here, in order for a customer to start a game on a game machine, it is necessary to rent game media (pachinko balls and medals) from a game store, but each of the pachinko balls and medals has multiple loan rates. Has been. For example, the pachinko ball lending rate includes a normal rate of 4 yen / 1 ball and a low rate of 1 yen / 1 ball. The medal lending rate includes a plurality of lending rates, but only a normal rate of 20 yen / sheet is illustrated here. In this way, the low rate is set in addition to the normal rate so that beginners can easily play games by renting game media at a low rate, and customers can visit the game store many times. This is to have you carry it.

  And, as a general mode of exchanging pachinko balls and medal balls (game media) acquired by customers for prizes, most of the acquired game media cannot be exchanged for special prizes by exchanging most of the game media for special prizes. The game media with a fraction (in the case of pachinko balls, called “remaining number of balls”) is exchanged for general prizes. Therefore, general prizes that can be exchanged for a fraction of game media are prepared at game stores.

  Referring to FIG. 4A, as such general prizes, in this embodiment, there are 200 prizes, 160 prizes, 120 prizes, 100 prizes, 60 prizes, 40 prizes, and 20 prizes. Is set. The number in each prize name is the number of low-rate pachinko balls required to exchange for each prize. For example, the number of low-rate pachinko balls (referred to as “one-yen pachinko balls”) necessary to exchange for one 200-ball prize is 200 balls. In addition, the number of other game media necessary for exchanging with one 200-ball prize is one-fourth of that of a one-yen pachinko ball in the case of a normal rate pachinko ball (referred to as a “four-yen pachinko ball”). In the case of a normal rate medal (referred to as “20-yen medal”), the number is 10/20 (10) for a 1-yen pachinko ball. The number of game media required for exchanging for a given prize for each rental rate of game media is determined by the control unit 30 based on the number of game media of one of the loan rates (here, 1 yen pachinko ball). Calculated automatically.

  Each prize is assigned with an individual (prize) identification mark such as a color, a number, or a symbol (here, an alphabet) in order to identify the type. In other words, each premium is associated with an identification mark including a color, a number, or a symbol. For example, in the case of FIG. 4A, an identification mark of red, numeral (1), and alphabet A indicates a 200 prize, and an identification mark of blue, numeral (2), and alphabet B is 160. This means that it is a jewel prize, and the yellow, number (3), and alphabet C identification marks indicate 120 jewel prizes. The same applies to each of the 100, 60, 40, and 20 prizes. That is, the identification mark is associated with each prize. In some cases, a plurality of prizes are prepared for each kind of prize. For example, there are confectionery (gum), stationery (ballpoint pen), etc. as 100 prizes. In other words, each prize may be regarded as one prize (one prize) instead of one prize, instead of one prize.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4A, the memory 30A of the control unit 30 has, for each general prize, an identification mark (at least one of color, number, and alphabet) of each general prize, and each general prize. The number of game media of 1-yen pachinko balls, 4-yen pachinko balls, and 20-yen medals necessary for exchange is stored in a table format. In other words, even if the rental rate of game media is different, if the general prizes to be exchanged are the same, the number of game media (necessary for prize exchange) for a plurality of rental rates is collected for each identification mark of the general prize. . In other words, equivalent values are grouped into one identification mark.

  In addition, about the identification mark mentioned above, a common identification mark may be allocated to multiple types of general prizes. For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), blue, numeral (2), alphabet B indicates both 160 and 120 prizes, pink, numeral (4), alphabet D may refer to both 60 and 40 prizes.

5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating an example of a display state of the prize J in the prize display shelf T. FIG.
Referring to FIG. 5A, for example, 200 prizes assigned with red identification signs are cigarettes, 160 prizes assigned with blue identification signs are juices, and yellow identification signs are assigned. Suppose that 120 prizes are snacks.
In this case, the free gift display shelf T (see also FIG. 1) behind the free gift counter K displays each general free gift J, and each free gift J is displayed (placed) on the free gift display shelf T. On the front end surface of the horizontal plate I, a tag F indicating the type of the general prize J behind is attached. On each tag F, the color assigned to the general prize J behind and the number of game media of 1 yen pachinko balls, 4 yen pachinko balls, and 20 yen medals necessary for exchange with the general prizes are displayed. Has been.

  In FIG. 5A, the color assigned to the general gift J behind is displayed at the top of each bill F. However, as shown in FIG. The alphabet assigned to the general prize J may be displayed at the top of each tag F as shown in FIG. 5C. It is preferable that the colors, numbers and alphabets are displayed prominently on the tag F.

  In addition, in the bill F, for example, an illumination light L is attached to an outer edge portion. The illumination light L is turned on and off by receiving power from a power source (not shown), and emits light when turned on. Thereby, the bill F (including the display contents such as the identification mark displayed on the bill F) can be turned on and off electrically and electronically. Each of FIGS. 5A to 5C shows a state in which only the leftmost tag F is lit.

In this way, the prize display shelf T is provided with a tag F indicating an identification mark such as a color, a number, or an alphabet at a position where the same prize J is displayed together. In other words, the prize J is displayed on the prize display shelf T in association with the corresponding identification mark.
Further, in this embodiment, the bill F is attached to the prize display shelf T. However, when the prize J is accommodated in a box in a bundled state, the tag F is placed on a portion that is easily noticeable by the customer in this box. Or the contents of the tag F may be displayed on the box itself.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing executed by the prize management device 2. 7A to 7F are diagrams illustrating examples of display on the store side display unit 14 of the giveaway management apparatus 2.
Next, processing executed by the prize management device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 6 and FIGS. 7A to 7F. In the following, it is assumed that pachinko balls corresponding to the counted data (number of acquisitions) are first exchanged for special prizes.

  First, when the free gift management device 2 is in a free state in the free gift exchange mode and is in a standby state in which processing relating to free gift exchange is not performed, the store side display unit 14 and the customer side display unit 16 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Each has a standby screen (not shown). It is not necessary to display a special standby screen, and a normal (to be described later) replacement screen 40 (in which the number of remaining balls in FIG. 7A is blank) in which count data is not input (displayed) is the standby screen. There may be.

  Referring to FIG. 6, in the standby state, control unit 30 (see FIG. 3) monitors whether card C is set in IC card reader 5 and IC card reader 5 receives count data from card C. (Step S1). At this time, when the IC card reader 5 receives an ID from the card C, the control unit 30 obtains the count data stored in a database (not shown) of the terminal computer in association with the ID from the database. Whether the control unit 30 has received the count data from the receipt by reading the barcode on the receipt (not shown) by the barcode reader 6 (see FIG. 2). I'm also monitoring for no.

  When the IC card reader 5 receives count data from the card C, receives count data from the database, or the barcode reader 6 receives count data from a receipt (not shown), the count data is input ( The control part 30 displays the exchange screen 40 on the shop side display part 14 (step S2). A state immediately after the replacement screen 40 is displayed on the store side display unit 14 is shown in FIG. 7A. On the exchange screen 40, for example, the heading <exchange mode> is displayed at the upper left, and the number of remaining balls display column 41, special premium (large) display column 42, special premium (middle) display column 43 are displayed below this heading. The special prize (small) display field 44 and the general prize display field 45 are displayed in a predetermined arrangement pattern.

In the remaining ball number display column 41, the count data (acquired number) input in step S1 described above is displayed as the remaining ball number. In FIG. 7A, the number of remaining balls is the number of remaining balls of a 1-yen pachinko ball, which is 23980 balls.
In the special prize (large) display field 42, the number of large prizes (special prizes) to be exchanged for pachinko balls in the range of the number of remaining balls is displayed. Here, it is assumed that a 1-yen pachinko ball requires 5000 balls to be exchanged for one large prize.

In the special prize (middle) display field 43, the number of middle prizes (special prizes) to be exchanged for pachinko balls in the range of the number of remaining balls is displayed. Here, it is assumed that one yen pachinko ball requires 1000 balls to be exchanged for one middle prize.
In the special prize (small) display field 44, the number of small prizes (special prizes) to be exchanged for pachinko balls in the range of the number of remaining balls is displayed. Here, it is assumed that one yen pachinko ball requires 500 balls to be exchanged for one small prize. In other words, 1-yen pachinko balls are low in value because of their low rate, so even if they are close to 500 balls, they cannot be exchanged for special prizes unless they are 500 balls or more. Therefore, it is assumed that the frequency of exchanging 1-yen pachinko balls for general prizes will increase as the operation of 1-yen pachinko balls progresses at game stores.

In the general prize display field 45, the type (name) and the number of general prizes to be exchanged for pachinko balls in the range of the number of remaining balls are displayed.
Here, for example, on the customer side display unit 16 (see FIG. 1), the types of special prizes (large prizes, middle prizes or small prizes) that can be exchanged within the range of the number of remaining balls and the number thereof are displayed. The customer tells the store clerk the type and number of special prizes he / she wants based on the display. In response to this, the store clerk operates the keyboard 7 (see FIG. 2) or the like to input the type and number of special prizes desired by the customer and select the special prize.

  Referring to FIG. 6, when such a special prize is selected (YES in step S3), control unit 30 updates exchange screen 40 of store side display unit 14 (step S4). FIG. 7B shows immediately after selection of 4 large prizes and 3 middle prizes (input of types and number of these special prizes) when the number of remaining balls is 23980 balls (see FIG. 7A). Shows the state. In this case, the special prize (large) display field 42 displays the planned number of exchanged large prizes (4), and the special prize (medium) display field 43 displays the planned number of exchanged medium prizes (3). It is displayed. The remaining ball number display column 41 displays the number of remaining balls (remaining number of remaining balls) that can be exchanged for prizes after exchanging with four large prizes and three medium prizes. That is, whenever there is a prize selection, the control unit 30 updates the number of remaining balls by subtracting the number of pachinko balls necessary for prize exchange.

On the other hand, referring to FIG. 6, when no special prize is selected after a predetermined time has elapsed since the exchange screen 40 was displayed in step S2 (NO in step S3, YES in step S5), the control unit 30 The current transaction is canceled (step S6), and input of new count data is awaited (step S1).
And the control part 30 confirms whether selection of the special prize was completed (step S7). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the store clerk operates the keyboard 7 (see FIG. 2) or the like to input to the control unit 30 that the selection of the special prize has been completed.

  When the selection of the special prize has not been completed (NO in Step S7), the control unit 30 monitors whether or not there is a new selection of the special prize (Step S3). In the case of FIG. 7B, since the number of remaining balls is 980 balls, 500 1-yen pachinko balls can be exchanged for one small prize. Therefore, if there is one small prize selected (YES in step S3), the control unit 30 displays the number of small prizes to be exchanged (one) in the special prize (small) display field 44, and the remaining prizes. The replacement screen 40 is updated by updating the number of remaining balls in the number display column 41 (see FIG. 7C) (step S4). Even if the number of remaining balls is sufficient and the pachinko balls can be exchanged for special prizes, the selection of special prizes can be completed if the exchange is not desired.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the selection of the special prize is completed (YES in step S7), control unit 30 checks whether or not the number of remaining balls at the current time is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (step S8). This predetermined number is the number of pachinko balls required for exchanging one general prize of the lowest value. In this embodiment, the number of pachinko balls required for exchanging with 20 balls (see FIG. 4) is 20 balls. is there.
If the number of remaining balls is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (YES in step S8), the control unit 30 displays an identification mark associated with each of the general prizes that can be exchanged with the number of remaining balls on the replacement screen 40 (step S9). ). Specifically, referring to FIG. 7C, when the number of remaining balls is 480 balls, the number of remaining balls of 480 balls is the aforementioned 200 ball prize, 160 ball prize, 120 ball prize, 100 ball prize, It can be exchanged for at least one of seven types of general prizes such as 60 prizes, 40 prizes, and 20 prizes (see FIG. 4). In this case, the control unit 30 displays a general prize selection field 46 in the general prize display field 45 of the exchange screen 40. In the general prize selection field 46, a message “Please select a general prize” is displayed, and a heading “Exchangeable prizes →” is displayed below the message. A selection button 47 is displayed that shows all possible general prize identification signs. In the case of FIG. 7C, seven selection buttons 47 are displayed according to seven types of general prizes that can be exchanged for the remaining number of 480 balls. Each selection button 47 is given a color that is an identification mark of the corresponding prize.

When the identification mark of the general prize is not a color but a number, as shown in FIG. 7D, each selection button 47 is given a number that is an identification mark of the corresponding prize, When the identification mark of the premium is an alphabet, as shown in FIG. 7E, each selection button 47 is assigned an alphabet that is a corresponding identification mark of the premium.
The store clerk can see the identification mark (see FIGS. 7C to 7E) attached to the selection button 47 displayed in the general prize selection field 46 and can select the general prize to which the identification mark is assigned to the customer. Tell. For example, in the case of FIG. 7C, the store clerk looks at the seven selection buttons 47 of red, blue, yellow, green, pink, orange, and purple, and asks the customer, “Red, blue, yellow, You can choose a prize at the green, pink, orange or purple bill. " Then, the customer confirms the prize J on the prize display shelf T (see also FIG. 1) shown in FIG. 5A, and searches for the prize J of the color tag F transmitted from the store clerk. The customer can quickly find the exchangeable prize from the prize display shelf T by finding a color that matches the color (identification mark) of the exchangeable prize on the prize display shelf T. At this time, when the customer selects, for example, a red identification sign and tells the store clerk that he wants two free gifts J (200 premiums, here, cigarettes) on the red bill F, the store clerk On the screen 40, the selection button 47 (see FIG. 7C) marked in red is pressed, and the number of prizes exchanged (two) is entered using the numeric keypad 8 (see FIG. 2) of the keyboard 7. As a result, a general prize is selected (YES in step S10).

  In the case of FIG. 7D, the clerk looks at the seven selection buttons 47 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) and “You can select a prize at the bill display shelf (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7).” . Then, the customer checks the prize J on the prize display shelf T shown in FIG. 5B, and searches for the prize J on the number tag F transmitted from the store clerk. The customer can quickly find the exchangeable prize in the prize display shelf T by finding the number that matches the exchangeable prize number (identification mark) in the prize display shelf T. At this time, the customer selects, for example, the identification sign of the number (1) and wants two prizes J (200 ball prizes, here, cigarettes) on the tag F with the number (1) attached. To the store clerk, the store clerk presses the selection button 47 (see FIG. 7D) with the number (1) on the replacement screen 40, and further, the number of prizes exchanged with the numeric keypad 8 (see FIG. 2) of the keyboard 7. Enter (2). As a result, a general prize is selected (YES in step S10).

  In the case of FIG. 7E, the store clerk looks at the seven selection buttons 47 of A, B, C, D, E, F, and G and tells the customer, “A, B, C, You can select the prizes at the D, E, F, and G tags. " Then, the customer confirms the prize J on the prize display shelf T shown in FIG. 5C and searches for the prize J on the alphabet tag F transmitted from the store clerk. The customer can quickly find the exchangeable prize in the prize display shelf T by finding the alphabet that matches the alphabet (identification mark) of the exchangeable prize in the prize display shelf T. At this time, the customer selects, for example, an identification mark of alphabet A and tells the store clerk that he wants two premiums J (200 ball premiums, here, cigarettes) on the tag F with the alphabet A attached. Then, the store clerk presses the selection button 47 (see FIG. 7E) to which the alphabet A is attached on the exchange screen 40, and further inputs the number (two) of prizes exchanged with the numeric keypad 8 (see FIG. 2) of the keyboard 7. To do. As a result, a general prize is selected (YES in step S10).

  Here, referring to FIG. 6, in step S <b> 9, control unit 30 stores the contents of general premium selection field 46 (see FIGS. 7C to 7F) in exchange screen 40 of store side display unit 14 in the store side display unit. 14 may be displayed on the customer display unit 16 (see FIG. 1). That is, in step S9, the control unit 30 displays the identification mark (color, number, or alphabet) of the prize for the prize exchangeable by the number of game media acquired by the customer at the store side display unit 14 and the customer side display unit 16. Is displayed on at least one of them.

  As described above, the store clerk can intuitively view the simple identification signs such as the color, number, or alphabet attached to the selection button 47 without thinking about what general prizes can be exchanged with the number of remaining balls. Can be grasped. Further, the store clerk can quickly and easily teach the exchangeable prize to the customer simply by telling the customer the identification mark (see FIGS. 7C to 7E) of the selection button 47 displayed on the store side display unit 14. . Therefore, it is possible to save labor and time for the store clerk to think about the exchangeable prize. On the other hand, the customer can quickly and intuitively find a selectable prize from the prize display shelf T (see FIG. 1 and FIGS. 5A to 5C) from the identification mark transmitted from the store clerk. Therefore, the prize can be exchanged quickly, and the waiting time of the customer at the prize counter K can be shortened accordingly. Further, if the identification mark is displayed on the customer side display unit 16 (see FIG. 1), the customer can use the selection button 47 in the general prize selection field 46 displayed on the customer side display unit 16 without having to tell from the store clerk. By looking at the identification mark, the exchangeable prize can be quickly grasped.

  Here, since the customer obtains only simple information such as an identification sign from the clerk or the customer side display unit 16 instead of the specific name of the giveaway (the giveaway name) for the exchangeable giveaway, it is not necessary to know the giveaway name. Alternatively, the prize specified by the corresponding identification mark may be selected. Thus, the customer can find and select a prize more smoothly than when searching for a prize based on the name of the prize. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the time required for the prize exchange.

  The identification mark is a simple mark including a color, a number, or a symbol (here, alphabet). Therefore, the store clerk can tell the customer about the exchangeable gift accurately and speedily by giving the customer an identification mark having a simple content such as a color, a number, or a symbol associated with the exchangeable gift. Further, the customer can accurately and speedily grasp such a simple identification mark, and can smoothly find and select a prize specified by such a simple identification mark without making a mistake. Therefore, it is possible to further shorten the time required for the prize exchange.

  When the above-described general prize is selected (YES in step S10), the control unit 30 calculates (updates) the number of remaining balls (step S11). Specifically, as described above, when the number of remaining balls is 480 balls before the general prize is selected (see FIGS. 7C to 7E), when two 200 prizes are selected ( In step S10, the control unit 30 calculates that the remaining number of balls is 80 balls (= 480−200 × 2) in step S11.

  Then, the control unit 30 displays the latest remaining ball number calculated in step S11 (here, 80 balls) in the remaining ball number display column 41, and the type of the general prize (prize name) selected in step S10 and The number is displayed in the general prize display field 45 (step S12). That is, if two 200-ball prizes are selected in the state of FIG. 7C, as shown in FIG. 7F, the number of remaining balls in the remaining-ball number display field 41 is 80 balls, and the general prize display field 45 includes A gift name “200 prizes” and a number “2” are displayed.

  Then, referring to FIG. 6, control unit 30 checks whether or not the number of remaining balls calculated in step S11 is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (here, 20) (step S13). If the number of remaining balls is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (YES in step S13), a general premium identification mark that can be exchanged with the number of remaining balls is newly displayed (step S9). Specifically, when the identification mark of each general prize is a color (see FIG. 7C) and the remaining number of balls calculated in step S11 is 80 balls, the remaining number of 80 balls is 60 balls. It can be exchanged for at least one of three types of general prizes, such as prizes, 40 prizes, and 20 prizes (see FIG. 4). In this case, as shown in FIG. 7F, the control unit 30 displays a selection button 47 indicating identification marks of all the general prizes that can be exchanged with the remaining number of balls in the general prize selection field 46. In FIG. 7F, a selection button 47 with a pink color, which is an identification mark for 60 prizes, a selection button 47 with an orange color, which is an identification sign for 40 prizes, and an identification sign for a 20 prize. Three selection buttons 47, which are purple-colored selection buttons 47, are displayed.

  In this way, if the number of game media (the number of remaining balls) is changed by selecting a prize to be exchanged (step S13), it is displayed on at least one of the display screens of the store side display unit 14 and the customer side display unit 16. The identification mark is changed (updated) by the control unit 30. That is, when the number of game media that can be exchanged for a new prize decreases (step S13) by selecting a prize that the customer wants to exchange (step S10), the control unit 30 changes the identification mark according to the number of remaining game media. Then, it is displayed on the display screen (step S9). Therefore, the store side display unit 14 and the customer side display unit 16 correctly display the identification mark (selection button 47) for the prize that can be exchanged with the current number of game media, which is convenient.

  The clerk looks at the selection button 47 displayed this time and informs the customer that the prize of the identification mark (color, number or alphabet) can be exchanged. At this time, the contents of the general prize selection field 46 may be displayed not only on the store side display unit 14 but also on the customer side display unit 16 (see FIG. 1). The customer finds in the prize display shelf T (see FIGS. 5A to 5C) a prize J of the tag F with an identification mark transmitted from the store clerk or found on the display of the customer side display unit 16 by himself / herself. And tell the store clerk the identification mark of the prize you wish to exchange.

  The store clerk presses the selection button 47 with the identification mark (color in FIG. 7F) desired by the customer, and further inputs the number of prizes exchanged using the numeric keypad 8 (see FIG. 2) of the keyboard 7 or the like. Thereby, referring to FIG. 6, the general prize is selected again (YES in step S10). When the general prize is selected again, the number of remaining balls is updated (step S11), and the updated number of remaining balls and the selected general prize name and number are displayed on the exchange screen 40 (step S12). Note that the name and number of general prizes selected in addition to this time are displayed under the name and number of general prizes already displayed in the general prize display field 45 (“200 prizes” “2” in FIG. 7F). Is done.

As described above, when the number of remaining balls is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the identification mark of the general prize that can be exchanged with the remaining number of balls is displayed as the selection button 47, and the number of remaining balls is updated by selecting the general prize. Each time (decrease), the display number of the selection button 47 is also updated and decreased (see FIGS. 7C and 7F).
When the number of remaining balls becomes less than the predetermined number (NO in step S13), the control unit 30 performs a prize exchange process (step S14). Also, when the number of remaining balls immediately after the selection of the special prize is less than the predetermined number (NO in step S8), the control unit 30 performs a prize exchange process (step S14). Further, when the number of remaining balls is equal to or greater than the predetermined number and the exchangeable general prize identification mark is displayed (step S9), even when the selection of the general prize is not performed for a predetermined time (in step S10). NO, YES in step S15), the control unit 30 performs a gift exchange process (step S14).

  During the prize exchange process, the control unit 30 transmits a special prize payout command including the type and number of special prizes selected in Step S3 to the prize payout apparatus 1 (see FIG. 1) and is selected in Step S3. The special prize is updated by reducing the number of stocks stored in the memory 30A (see FIG. 3). Receiving the special prize payout command, the prize payout device 1 pays out to the customer the designated number of special prizes specified by the command.

  If a general prize is selected based on the identification mark in step S10, the store clerk holds the barcode reader 6 (see FIG. 2) in connection with the prize exchange process. Then, while looking at the exchange screen 40, the store clerk replaces the prize J with the prize name (see FIG. 7F) displayed in the general prize display field 45 of the exchange screen 40 from the prize display shelf T (see FIG. 1). The number displayed in the general prize display field 45) is taken out. Here, each premium J is given a barcode for identifying the premium name. The store clerk causes the barcode reader 18 (see FIG. 2) of the barcode reader 6 to approach the barcode of each prize J taken out from the prize display shelf T, and causes the barcode reader 6 to read the barcode of each prize J. After that, the prize J whose barcode has been read is paid out to the customer. In this way, the store clerk can pay out the prize J to the customer based on the prize name and the number of exchanges (prize information) displayed on the shop side display unit 14. Then, by giving away the prize J to the customer, the prize J associated with the identification information selected by the customer is exchanged for pachinko balls acquired by the customer (strictly, the number of remaining pachinko balls). The

  As a prize exchange process, the control unit 30 assumes that each time the barcode reader 6 reads a barcode of the prize J, the prize J stored in the memory 30A is stored in the memory 30A. Reduce the number and update. The control unit 30 performs the same process for the prizes J of all the prize names (in the case of FIG. 7F, only 200 prizes) displayed in the general prize display field 45 of the exchange screen 40.

  In addition, as part of the prize exchange process, the control unit 30 ends the prize J of all prize names (see FIG. 7F) displayed in the general prize display field 45 of the exchange screen 40 that has not been paid out to the customer. When the bar code of the prize J is read by the bar code reader 6, the control unit 30 has not finally exchanged the count data stored in the card C (23980 balls in FIG. 7A). The number of remaining balls (80 balls in FIG. 7F) may be rewritten.

  When the count data is stored in the terminal computer database (not shown) in association with the card C ID, the control unit 30 reads the barcode of the last prize by the barcode reader 6. At the time, a command to rewrite the count data stored in the database is transmitted to the terminal computer. Upon receiving this command, the terminal computer rewrites the corresponding number of acquisitions (23980 balls in FIG. 7A) to the number of remaining balls (80 balls in FIG. 7F) that was not finally exchanged for prizes.

When the card C is removed from the IC card reader 5 after the prize exchange process, a series of prize exchange transactions is completed. At this timing (after completion of the prize exchange transaction), the number of prizes in stock may be updated. In addition, the update timing of the number of prizes in stock may be the timing when each of the special prize and the general prize is selected (YES in steps S3 and S10).
The present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.

For example, as described above, when the display content of the store side display unit 14 (see FIGS. 7A to 7F) is displayed on the customer side display unit 16 (see FIG. 1), the selection button 47 (see FIG. 7C to 7F), and the customer may select a general prize by selecting and pressing the selection button 47.
In the above-described embodiment, among the pachinko balls of the initial count data (acquired number) input from the IC card reader 5 or the like, the portion that could not be exchanged for special prizes is exchanged for general prizes. The present invention can also be applied to the case where all pachinko balls of the counting data are exchanged for general prizes. In this case, when the processing in steps S3 to S8 described above is omitted and count data is input (YES in step S1), an exchange screen 40 (see FIG. 7A) is displayed (step S2). The exchangeable general prize identification mark is promptly displayed (step S9).

  In the above-described embodiment, general prizes are distinguished by identification signs such as colors, numbers, or alphabets, and exchangeable prize identification signs are transmitted to customers. Instead of this, or in combination with this, in the prize display shelf T (see FIG. 1 and FIGS. 5A to 5C), an electronic shelf label and illumination are provided for each prize displayed, For exchangeable prizes, the exchangeable prizes may be transmitted to the customer by controlling the prize management apparatus 2 so that only the electronic shelf label or illumination corresponding to the prizes emits light or blinks. For example, referring to FIG. 5A, by turning on or off the illumination light L of the above-mentioned bill F, the bill F is turned on or blinked. Specifically, the control unit 30 selects the selection button 47 (identification indicator) displayed on the store side display unit 14 or the customer side display unit 16 in response to selection in step S10. The tag F indicating the identified identification mark is turned on or blinked. In other words, in the prize display shelf T, the identification mark that matches the identification mark of the exchangeable prize J is highlighted by being turned on or blinking, so that the customer displays the corresponding identification sign (exchangeable prize J). It can be quickly found from the gift display shelf T.

Further, if there is a general prize for which exchange is restricted, even if the remaining number of balls is more than the necessary number, the identification mark (the selection button 47 described above) for the general prize may not be displayed on the exchange screen 40. Good.
Further, the general prize display field 45 (see FIG. 7A) may be a prize display field for all prizes. That is, the general prize display field 45 may display not only the general prize but also the type and number of special prizes to be exchanged.

Further, as another example of the selection method of the general prize, the selection may be made by pressing the general prize selection key 9 on the keyboard 7 in addition to the selection by the touch panel switch 15 (see FIG. 2).
In addition, referring to FIG. 6, the control unit 30 (see FIG. 3) described above reduces the number of remaining balls due to the selection of special prizes (step S3), and there are no special prizes that can be exchanged with the number of remaining balls. Sometimes, an identification mark of a general prize that can be exchanged with the number of remaining balls may be automatically displayed (step S9). Specifically, the number of game media (number of remaining balls) to be exchanged for prizes is less than one necessary for exchanging small prizes described above (first) a predetermined number (here, 499 balls). Or less than the (second) predetermined number (500 balls in this case) necessary for exchanging small prizes, the (first) predetermined number (499 balls) or less or the (second) If the number of remaining balls (ie, 499 balls) is less than the predetermined number (500 balls), the game medium cannot be a special prize. In such a case, the control unit 30 automatically adds an identification mark of a general prize that can be exchanged with the remaining number (499 balls) of the (first) predetermined number or less or less than the (second) predetermined number. The information is displayed on at least one of the store side display unit 14 and the customer side display unit 16. Thus, when the identification mark is displayed, it is possible to grasp that the number of game media (the number of remaining balls) is equal to or less than the (first) predetermined number or less than the (second) predetermined number.

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A device that is installed in a game store and exchanges prizes and game media,
In a prize management device having a store side display unit for a store clerk to check and operate and a customer side display unit for displaying information for gift exchange to a customer,
A prize identification sign display control means for displaying on the at least one of the store side display part and the customer side display part a prize identification sign associated with a prize that can be exchanged according to the number of game media acquired by the customer. A premium management device.   2. The prize management device according to claim 1, wherein the prize identification mark includes a color, a number, or a symbol.   The prize identification sign display control means displays the prize identification sign at least one of the store-side display unit and the customer-side display unit when the number of game media to be exchanged for prizes is less than or less than a predetermined number. The premium management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the premium management apparatus is displayed.   If the number of game media changes as a result of selecting a prize to be exchanged, it includes means for changing the prize identification sign displayed on at least one of the store side display unit and the customer side display unit, The prize management device according to claim 1.   The prize management device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a prize display shelf provided in the vicinity of the shop-side display unit and attached with the prize identification mark. The prize identification mark attached to the prize display shelf can be turned on and off electrically and electronically,
Identification sign interlocking control for lighting or blinking the prize identification mark attached to the prize display shelf in response to selection of any of the plurality of prize identification signs displayed on the store side display unit or the customer side display unit The prize management device according to claim 5, further comprising: means. A prize exchange method using a prize management device that is installed in a game store and performs exchange processing of prizes and game media,
Associating an identification sign comprising a color, number or symbol with the prize;
Displaying the identification mark associated with the exchangeable prize on the display screen of the prize management device when the customer wishes to exchange the game medium acquired by the customer for a prize;
Exchanging a prize associated with the identification mark for a game medium acquired by the customer by selecting the identification mark;
A prize exchange method comprising: When the number of game media that can be exchanged for a new prize decreases by selecting the prize that the customer wants to exchange, the step of changing the identification mark according to the number of remaining game media;
The prize exchange method according to claim 7, further comprising: displaying the changed identification mark on the display screen.

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