JP2013048661A - Prize exchange system and prize exchange method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a prize exchange system and a prize exchange method which enable a player to usefully pass time until exchange of a prize without waste by reducing time required for the prize exchange and eliminating the need for lining up at a prize exchange counter in the prize exchange.SOLUTION: The prize exchange system includes: a prize exchange reception means 305 of receiving an application for exchanging a prize where an acquired valuable value owned by the player corresponding to the number of game media acquired by a game is exchanged with the prize; a prize exchange order setting means 711 of setting at least one of the order of prize exchange and a scheduled execution period of prize exchange based on past applications already received before applications received by the prize exchange reception means 305 for each application; and a prize exchange execution propriety determination means 723 of determining whether prize exchange processing relating to the present application is performed immediately or is executed after execution of prize exchange processing relating to past applications.

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize exchange system and a prize exchange method capable of exchanging prizes using a valuable value such as the number of acquired game media in a game hall such as a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, in the game hall, for example, as a result of the game, the obtained game medium is counted by a counter, and the counted result is recorded as a valuable value on a card, a receipt, or the like. Then, the card or receipt is handed over to an employee of the game hall, telling whether it is to be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize, or to which general prize is to be exchanged. The employee who is informed about the prize to be exchanged prepares a prize necessary for the exchange, hands the prize to the player, and the prize exchange is completed.

  However, according to such a conventional prize exchange method, it takes a lot of time and labor to exchange prizes for one player. Further, if the player gets lost when selecting a general prize at the prize exchange counter, more time is required. Therefore, for example, near the closing time, there are many cases where a queue is formed in the prize exchange counter because many players exchange prizes. In such cases, players had to spend a long time just lining up without knowing how long to wait.

  Therefore, Patent Document 1 discloses a system that shortens the time taken from counting game media to exchanging prizes. In the system of Patent Document 1, a prize is selected while counting pachinko balls with a counter, and the pachinko ball count data and the prize selection data are transmitted to the counter via a communication line, and also to the membership card. Is also recorded. Thus, the player can receive the prize in a short time only by passing the member card on which the data is recorded to the prize management POS (Point of Sale System) of the counter.

  Patent Document 2 also discloses that it is possible to reserve prizes displayed in the pachinko parlor with the inter-unit, and in that case, an order is placed during the game, and the prize is exchanged after the game. It is disclosed that it is possible to receive a prize by showing a receipt at a counter, and the procedure.

JP-A-11-169542 JP 2000-334150 A

  However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, even if the time required for exchanging prizes is shortened, the waiting time is only shortened, and if there are a large number of those who wish to exchange prizes (especially waiting for prize exchanges just before closing a store) In the case of queues etc.), the conventional problem was not solved for the player, such as being lined up at the prize exchange counter and feeling uncomfortable without knowing how long to wait. .

  In addition, although the technique of Patent Document 2 discloses a reservation for placing an order during a game, there is no disclosure other than displaying a receipt at a prize exchange counter after a game and receiving a prize. Therefore, as in the case of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when the waiting time is shortened and there are a large number of people who wish to exchange prizes, the player does not know that they will be lined up at the prize exchange counter and how long they will wait. About the point of feeling uncomfortable, the conventional problem was not solved.

  It is an object of the present invention to shorten the time required for exchanging prizes, and at the time of prize exchange, it is not necessary to line up with a prize exchange counter, so that a player can spend meaningfully without wasting time until prize exchange It is to provide an exchange system and a gift exchange method.

  The present invention solves the above problems by the following means. In addition, in order to make an understanding easy, although the code | symbol corresponding to embodiment of this invention is attached | subjected and demonstrated, it is not limited to this.

  The prize exchange system of the present invention is a prize exchange acceptance means for accepting a prize exchange offer for exchanging prizes with a valuable value possessed by a player corresponding to the number of game media obtained by a game (for example, a prize acceptance in FIG. 5). Unit 305, corresponding to step S810 in FIG. 23) and past offers already accepted before the offer accepted by the prize exchange accepting means at least one of the order of prize exchange and the scheduled time of prize exchange for each offer When the prize exchange order setting means (e.g., corresponding to the prize exchange order setting unit 711 in FIG. 19 and step S840 in FIG. 23) is set, and the order and / or the scheduled execution time are reached, A prize exchange processing means (for example, a prize exchange processing unit 713 in FIG. 19 and steps S1270 to S1290 in FIG. 26B) and FIG. B, corresponding to step S1270 to step S1290) and whether to perform the gift exchange process related to the present offer immediately after executing the gift exchange process related to the past offer, based on the number of the past offers You may make it provide the prize exchange execution availability judgment means (For example, it corresponds to the prize exchange execution availability judgment part 723 of FIG. 19) to judge.

  According to the present invention, the means for determining whether or not a prize exchange can be executed determines whether to perform the prize exchange process related to the current offer immediately after executing the prize exchange process related to the previous offer, based on the number of past offers. Since the determination is made, if the past offers are small, the prize is exchanged immediately, and if the past offers are large, the offer can be handled as a reservation. Further, the player can exchange prizes by making a single offer without determining whether there are many or small past offers or whether or not the prize exchange can be performed immediately. When the means for determining whether or not to give a prize exchange is determined to be executed after executing a prize exchange process related to a past offer, the offer can be handled as a reservation for a prize exchange, and a gift exchange offer can be made. After the game has been performed, the player can continue the game, does not need to line up at the gift exchange counter at the time of the gift exchange, and the player can spend meaningfully without wasting time until the gift exchange. In addition, since the application for the exchange of the prize is accepted, the employee can prepare for the exchange of the prize in advance, and the time required for the exchange of the prize can be shortened.

  It should be noted that accepting a prize exchange request in the prize exchange accepting means means that a player wishes to exchange prizes for various devices connected to the prize exchange system (especially for lending game media and replaying stored balls). It is desirable to use a device arranged on each game machine, such as a table machine that performs the above process and a call lamp for calling a store clerk. The acceptance of the offer can be provided on any of the various devices. This device accepts a button input by the device (accepts), the device detects (accepts) pressing of a predetermined area of the touch panel display, and the device accepts voice input such as “replacement reservation”. For example, the device detects (accepts) an instruction signal from a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone. If the offer is not immediately available at the time of the current offer, as in the case where a previous offer has been set by another player, the offer itself will be a free gift exchange reservation. .

  Note that a part of the process of accepting the offer in the gift exchange accepting means may be performed by a management device on a communicable network. That is, any device in the gift exchange system of the present invention, that is, any device (for example, the above-mentioned inter-vehicle device) of various devices on a network that is connected so as to be able to exchange signals or communicate, accepts the offer. If this is the case, information indicating that there was a signal detection that means that the equipment (between machine) has received a prize replacement and a storage medium (such as a card) that is currently received by the equipment (between machine) ) Is transmitted to the management apparatus. Based on the received ID information, the management device that has received them stores the number of savings stored in advance in association with the ID information (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) If it is determined and it is determined that the stored ball exists, the management device approves the premium exchange reservation. In this way, a part of the process of accepting the offer may be performed by the management device. In this case, if the management device approves it, the prize exchange order setting means calculates the scheduled exchange time of the prize exchange, then displays “Please exchange the prize at what time and in minutes.” If it is not approved, you may make it display on a stand machine as "There was no savings and the prize exchange reservation was not carried out." In this example, the prize exchange accepting means is realized by accepting the exchange of prizes by the cooperation between the platform machine and the management device. On the other hand, only the desired information for the free gift exchange reservation is transmitted from the intermediary machine to the management device. In this example, the prize exchange accepting means transmits the prize exchange reservation request information received by the intermediary machine to the management device so as to receive the prize. Exchange is accepted. Therefore, in the present invention, it is not possible to limit which apparatus of the prize exchange system of the present invention is provided with the prize exchange acceptance means. Similarly, in the prize exchange system of the present invention, not only the prize exchange accepting means, but also the game state reading means, the prize exchange order setting means, the prize exchange order setting means, and the prize exchange processing means constitute the prize exchange system. It is not possible to limit which devices are connected to each other so as to be able to exchange signals or communicate with each other. In other words, it is a matter of choice as to which device each of the above means is provided and how to execute it in a coordinated manner. Distributed execution and alternative execution of predetermined processing by various devices on the network are known techniques. Belonging to. In addition, if the prize exchange processing means can perform a prize exchange process according to at least one of the order and the scheduled execution time, the prize exchange system according to the present invention can perform various types on the network connected for signal exchange or communication. You may provide in any apparatus of an apparatus. The prize exchange processing means may execute, for example, a process for forcibly ending a game on a gaming table where a player who has made a reservation that has reached the scheduled or scheduled execution time of the prize exchange is being performed. . In other words, when the gaming machine is a pachinko machine, the driving of the motor for launching pachinko balls may be stopped (motor stop), and when the gaming machine is a slot machine, the acceptance of medals may be invalidated. Good. In addition, the prize exchange processing means, for example, prohibits the player from using valuable values such as the frequency and the number of balls, gives instructions for exchanging prizes, gives instructions for counting, moves to the prize exchange counter, An instruction or the like may be performed by displaying characters, images, or the like, or by outputting sound, and prompting the prize exchange itself. Of course, in the prize exchange device arranged at the prize exchange counter in the pachinko hall, the store clerk prepares prizes to be exchanged displayed as a part of the prize exchange processing means and brings them to the game table where the player plays. When handed over to the store clerk's mobile terminal or the gift exchange counter, the gift exchange device performs a withdrawal operation of the stored balls, and subtracts the number of gift items handed over to end the gift exchange processing means. Also good. Also, instead of bringing it by the store clerk, the prize transport device transports the prize to be exchanged to the player, and when the player detects that the player has taken out the prize transport apparatus, the storage ball is withdrawn. You may make it complete | finish a prize exchange process means by subtracting the stock quantity of the handed-off prize.

  The prize exchange execution determination unit can be provided as a function of the management device, for example. However, based on the number of past offers, the prize exchange process for the current offer is performed immediately or the prize for the past offer is given. As long as it can be determined whether or not the exchange process is performed, it may be provided in another device provided in the game hall, such as an inter-machine.

  Moreover, in the prize exchange system of the present invention, the prize exchange execution availability determination means (for example, equivalent to the prize exchange execution availability determination section 723 in FIG. 19) has the number of the past offers less than a predetermined value, or When the value is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the prize exchange process related to the present offer may be immediately performed.

  According to the present invention, the prize exchange execution possibility determination means immediately performs the prize exchange process according to the present offer when the number of past offers is less than the predetermined value or less than the predetermined value. A predetermined value is appropriately set according to the size of the hall, the employee's gift exchange processing capacity, and the like, and it can be determined whether or not to immediately exchange the gift.

  Moreover, in the prize exchange system of the present invention, the predetermined value may be set to a different value for each game machine.

  According to the present invention, the predetermined value can be set differently for each game machine. For example, the closer the distance from the game machine to the prize exchange counter is, the smaller the predetermined value is, and the game machine is awarded the prize exchange counter. It is possible to manage the prize exchange taking into account the time until the player comes to the prize exchange counter by increasing the predetermined value as the distance to the distance increases.

  In the prize exchange system of the present invention, the prize exchange processing means (e.g., equivalent to the prize exchange processing unit 713 in FIG. 19, steps S1270 to S1290 in FIG. 26B and steps S1270 to S1290 in FIG. 27B) In addition to prohibiting the display of the valuable value acquired from the storage medium processing device installed adjacent to the game machine (e.g., corresponding to the machine 3, 4, 6, etc. in FIG. 1) to 0. When the storage medium is ejected from the storage medium processing device after the subsequent counting is permitted, the prize can be exchanged using the total acquired value obtained by adding the value obtained by the counting to the acquired value. It is good.

  According to the present invention, since the display of the storage medium processing device is set to 0 and it is prohibited to use the game again, it is possible to prevent the player from using the valuable value that has been offered for the game. In addition, if the subsequent counting is allowed and the storage medium is ejected from the storage medium processing device, the prize can be exchanged using the total acquired valuable value obtained by adding the calculated valuable value to the acquired valuable value. When there are counting game media, or after that, the valuable value obtained by continuing the game using the fraction or the like can be further used for prize exchange.

  In the prize exchange system of the present invention, the prize exchange processing means (e.g., equivalent to the prize exchange processing means 713 in FIG. 19, steps S1270 to S1290 in FIG. 26B and steps S1270 to S1290 in FIG. 27B) is a prize. As processing relating to exchange, (1) processing for counting game media, (2) processing for accepting selection of prize exchange type and quantity, (3) processing for prompting exchange of prizes, and (4) prizes to be exchanged from the acquired valuable value (5) A process of discharging or returning a medium which is issued or returned from a storage medium processing device installed adjacent to the game machine and stores or prints information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value, (6) Processing for prompting an employee to execute a prize exchange relating to the offer, (7) Processing for forcibly stopping continuous game (1) (7) may be provided at least one of the processing up.

  According to the present invention, the prize exchange processing means performs part or all of the processing for helping to exchange prizes, so that prizes can be easily exchanged. Further, when (1) is processed as the prize exchange processing means, the valuable value available for prize exchange can be determined. Further, when processing (2) as the prize exchange processing means, the process of accepting selection of the prize exchange type and quantity is performed, so that the type and quantity of the prize desired by the player can be determined. Further, when processing (3) as a prize exchange processing means, a process for prompting exchange of prizes is performed, so that prizes are exchanged to the player when the order of the prize exchanges or the scheduled time of implementation is reached. Can be guided. In addition, when processing (4) as a prize exchange processing means, since the valuable value for the prize to be exchanged is subtracted from the acquired valuable value, an appropriate prize exchange is performed using the valuable value necessary for the prize exchange. Yes. In addition, when processing (5) as a prize exchange processing means, a medium that is issued or returned from a storage medium processing device installed adjacent to the game machine and stores or prints information that can identify the acquired valuable value Therefore, it is possible to specify a valuable value related to prize exchange using a medium such as a card or a receipt. Further, when processing (6) as a gift exchange processing means, a process for prompting the employee to execute the gift exchange according to the offer is performed, so that the employee can prepare for the gift exchange in advance. The time required for exchanging prizes can be shortened. Further, when processing (7) as the prize exchange processing means, the process for forcibly stopping the continuous game is performed, so that the prize exchange can be carried out in accordance with the order or scheduled execution time. The prize exchange processing means is not limited to at least one example of the above (1) to (7), and the upper claim is a superordinate concept if a part or all of the process for helping to exchange prizes is performed. It is included in the invention.

  In addition, the prize exchange system of the present invention may be provided with execution schedule time presentation means (for example, equivalent to execution schedule time presentation means 716 in FIG. 19) for presenting the execution schedule time.

  According to the present invention, since the scheduled execution time presentation means presents the scheduled execution time, it is possible to reduce the stress felt by the player by not knowing how long to wait. In addition, employees can efficiently prepare for gift exchange according to the scheduled implementation time.

  The scheduled execution time presenting means may be provided in any device of various devices on the network that are connected so as to be able to exchange signals in the prize exchange system of the present invention as long as the scheduled execution time can be presented. . The scheduled execution time presenting means presents the scheduled execution time to the player who makes a gift exchange offer. For example, the scheduled execution time may be displayed on the display unit or the game machine of the pedestrian machine where the offer is made, or the scheduled execution time may be transmitted to the portable terminal and displayed on the portable terminal.

  Further, in the prize exchange system of the present invention, the prize exchange acceptance means (for example, equivalent to the prize exchange acceptance unit 305 in FIG. 5) is an apparatus installed adjacent to the gaming machine, an apparatus installed in the prize exchange counter. Provided in at least one of the devices installed on the island edge, the offer includes an instruction operation for requesting a prize exchange, an input for specifying a type and quantity of a prize to be exchanged, and a prize exchange for which a prize is desired. It may be at least one of priority order inputs.

  According to the present invention, the prize exchange accepting means is a device installed adjacent to the game machine (for example, equivalent to the inter-machines 3, 4, 6 in FIG. 1), or a device installed in the prize exchange counter (for example, 1 is equivalent to the gift exchange POS 11 and the gift dispenser 18 in FIG. 1), and is provided in at least one of the devices installed on the island edge, so that it is possible to accept the gift exchange in a place that is easy for the player to use. Further, the offer is at least one of an instruction operation for requesting a prize exchange, an input for specifying the type and quantity of a prize to be exchanged, and an input of a priority order of a prize for which a prize is exchanged. It is possible to input necessary information.

  In the free gift exchange system according to the present invention, the scheduled execution time is set based on the past offer in the free gift exchange order setting means (for example, the free gift exchange order setting unit 711 in FIG. 19 and step S840 in FIG. 23). Then, the following (1) first scheduled execution time calculation means (for example, equivalent to the first scheduled execution time calculation unit 717 in FIG. 19) or (2) second scheduled execution time calculation means (for example, FIG. 19). (1) An average prize exchange time setting means (for example, an average prize exchange time is input and / or an actual prize exchange time is measured and set) (e.g., equivalent to the second scheduled execution time calculation unit 718) 19) (corresponding to the average prize exchange time setting unit 717a in FIG. 19), and a first implementation scheduled time calculation means for calculating the number of past offers × average prize exchange time = scheduled implementation time, (2) the prize exchange acceptor (For example, a prize exchange type quantity input means (for example, FIG. 5) for inputting a prize exchange type and a quantity for each kind when receiving a prize exchange request by the prize accepting unit 305 in FIG. 5 and corresponding to step S810 in FIG. 5 corresponding to the prize exchange type quantity input unit 306), and for each type to be exchanged, the type-by-type prize exchange time is input and / or the actual class-by-type prize exchange time is measured and set. In exchange time, input as time to pick up one for each type to be exchanged and / or quantity for each type to be exchanged in take-up time set by measuring time to pick up one for each actual type The total prize exchange time for each prize exchange type is calculated by adding the values multiplied by the above, and the total prize exchange time for all prize exchange types is calculated as the total prize exchange time for each offer. Previous The second scheduled execution time calculation means for calculating the scheduled execution time by adding the sum of the total reward exchange times for each offer to the total free gift exchange time for each offer, and setting the order based on the past offers, The following (3) first order calculating means (for example, equivalent to the first order calculating section 721 in FIG. 19) or (4) second order calculating means (for example, equivalent to the second order calculating section 722 in FIG. 19). (3) When the application is received, the latest one of the order set for each past application is set to +1, and the order is decremented each time the prize exchange for each past application is completed. It may be set by one order calculation means, and (4) second order calculation means for setting the youngest order from the closest to the present scheduled execution time.

  According to the present invention, the prize exchange order setting means sets the scheduled execution time based on the past proposal by the first scheduled execution time calculation means or the second scheduled execution time calculation means. It is possible to easily realize the configuration in which the scheduled execution time is set by selecting. In addition, since the order is set based on the past offer by the first order computation means or the second order computation means, a configuration for selecting the plurality of specific means and setting the order based on the past offer. It can be easily realized.

  In the prize exchange system of the present invention, a gaming state reading means (for example, corresponding to the gaming state reading unit 710 in FIG. 19) for reading the gaming state of the player who made the offer, the order for each offer, and the A prize exchange order changing means (for example, a prize exchange order changing section 712 in FIG. 19 or equivalent to step S930 in FIG. 24) is provided that changes at least one of the scheduled execution time based on the content read by the gaming state reading means. You may do it.

  According to the present invention, the prize exchange order changing means changes at least one of the order for each offer and the scheduled execution time based on the content read by the gaming state reading means. It is possible to perform processing such as delaying the scheduled implementation time.

  The prize exchange method of the present invention accepts a prize exchange offer for exchanging prizes with a player's acquired valuable value corresponding to the number of game media obtained by the game, and the prize exchange order for each offer Set based on past offers already received prior to the offer that received at least one of the scheduled exchange times of the prize exchange, and when the order and / or the scheduled execution time has been reached, the process related to the prize exchange is performed. And based on the number of the past offers, it is determined whether to perform the prize exchange process related to the current offer immediately or after executing the prize exchange process related to the past offer.

  According to the present invention, when the past offers are small, the prize is exchanged immediately, and when there are many past offers, the offer can be handled as a reservation. Further, the player can exchange prizes by making a single offer without determining whether there are many or small past offers or whether or not the prize exchange can be performed immediately. When the means for determining whether or not to give a prize exchange is determined to be executed after executing a prize exchange process related to a past offer, the offer can be handled as a reservation for a prize exchange, and a gift exchange offer can be made. After the game has been performed, the player can continue the game, does not need to line up at the gift exchange counter at the time of the gift exchange, and the player can spend meaningfully without wasting time until the gift exchange. In addition, since the application for the exchange of the prize is accepted, the employee can prepare for the exchange of the prize in advance, and the time required for the exchange of the prize can be shortened.

  According to the present invention, at least one of the order of giving away prizes and the scheduled execution time of giving away prizes is set for each offer based on the past offers that have already been received. The game can be continued, and it is not necessary to line up at the prize exchange counter at the time of prize exchange, so that the player can spend meaningfully without wasting time until prize exchange. In addition, since the application for the exchange of the prize is accepted, the employee can prepare for the exchange of the prize in advance, and the time required for the exchange of the prize can be shortened.

It is the figure which showed the structure of the game hall management system provided with the prize exchange system in a game hall. It is a perspective view of a member IC card, a non-member IC card and a store clerk IC card used in the game hall management system. It is a top view of the machine between machines in a game hall management system. It is an internal block diagram of a pedestal machine. It is a figure which shows the structure part of a pedestrian machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement in an inter-vehicle machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement in an inter-vehicle machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement between a machine between machines, prize exchange POS, and management apparatuses. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the counter in a game hall management system. It is a figure which shows the structure part of a counter. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement in a counter. It is a top view which shows the external appearance of the prize management machine (POS) in a game hall management system. It is a figure which shows the structure part of a prize management machine (POS). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement in a prize management machine (POS). It is a top view which shows the external appearance of the adjustment machine in a game hall management system. It is a figure which shows the structure part of a payment machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement in a settlement machine. It is a front view which shows the external appearance of the data display machine in a game hall management system. It is a figure which shows the structure part of a data display. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement in a data display. It is a figure which shows the structure part of the management apparatus in a game hall management system. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement in a management apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the information management list in a game hall management system. It is a figure which shows an example of the information management list in a game hall management system. It is a flowchart which shows a prize exchange offer subroutine (step SG3). It is a flowchart which shows a prize exchange order setting subroutine (step SG4). It is a flowchart which shows a prize exchange order change subroutine (step SG5). It is a flowchart which shows a free gift exchange reservation management subroutine (step SG6). It is a flowchart which shows a free gift exchange reservation management subroutine (step SG6). It is a flowchart which shows the prize exchange reservation management subroutine (step SG6) of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the prize exchange reservation management subroutine (step SG6) of 2nd Embodiment.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a game hall management system 1 including a prize exchange system in a game hall.
In addition, each figure shown below including FIG. 1 is the figure shown typically, and the magnitude | size and shape of each part are exaggerated suitably for easy understanding.
In the following description, specific numerical values, shapes, materials, and the like are shown and described, but these can be changed as appropriate.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in a gaming hall management system 1 (premium exchange system) in a gaming hall, a plurality of pachinko machines 2 and inter-machines 3 and 4 connected to each of the plurality of pachinko machines 2 and a plurality of slot machines. 5 and a slot machine 5 connected to a slot machine 5 are connected to a network 8 via an island computer 7, and each pachinko machine 2 is provided with an individual counter (personal counter) 2C. The individual counter 2C of each pachinko machine 2 is connected to a pedestal machine to which each pachinko machine 2 is connected, has a human body detection sensor, and detects a human body such as a player, Output to the connected machine. Thereby, in each inter-machine, it is possible to detect that a person such as a player has come to the base (connected pachinko machine). In this embodiment, a configuration in which an individual counter is not provided for each slot machine 5 is shown, but an individual counter is also provided for the slot machine 5 as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-091202. You may do it.

  Here, the human body detection sensor of the individual counter 2C is an example of means for detecting that a person such as a player has come to the vicinity of the gaming machine in the interbank machine or the like. The human body detection sensor as such means is not limited to the form provided in the individual counter of each gaming machine, for example, a form provided in the vicinity of the gaming machine such as each inter-machine, the seat of each gaming machine, the board, the ramp, etc. It can also be adopted. In the case of installing a counter for each island of the gaming machine without providing the slot machine 5 or individual counter of FIG. 1 without an individual counter, a human body detection sensor may be provided for each inter-vehicle machine or each seat. Good. As described above, since the form of the human body detection sensor is not unambiguous, it is assumed that the human body detection sensor is provided in the individual counter 2C as described above in the configuration of FIG. A description will be given assuming that the sensor is provided in a pedestal machine, a seat, or the like.

  An example of a human body detection sensor is one that senses heat with infrared rays. Examples of human body detection sensors provided at locations other than the individual counters include those provided on the pedestal machine, those provided on the upper or lower plate of the gaming machine, and call information such as the number of jackpots. Display lamps that light up when the call button for displaying and calling an employee is pressed), but it is provided in an individual counter for placing a ball box below the gaming machine, and If it is provided at the end closest to the human body on which the individual counter is seated, the position of the human body detection sensor is closer to the human body to be seated than the case where it is provided on other devices such as the above-mentioned interpolator, etc. An inexpensive human body detection sensor with the shortest detection distance can be employed, and the human body of the player who has been seated can be reliably detected by distinguishing the human body of the person who has passed through and the passage between the islands.

  The network 8 includes a counter 9, a checkout machine 10, a gift exchange POS 11, a replay accepting machine 12, an issuing machine 20, a data display 21, an out-of-store gift exchange terminal 22 having the functions of a data publishing machine, and a wireless communication system. 23 etc. are also connected. The network 8 is a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network). Here, the wireless communication system 23 is configured by, for example, an income system equipped with headphones, a microphone, and the like, and employees of the game hall wear the wireless communication system 23 to perform work. For example, when the employee opens the front door of the pachinko machine 2 through the wireless communication system 23, the employee notifies the management and informs the management department that the door has not been opened illegally. Do. As described above, various information notifications and information acquisition based on business are performed via the wireless communication system 23. The out-of-store gift exchange terminal 22 performs a free gift exchange process for obtaining a free gift at a store outside the game hall.

  Information from each of these devices, in particular, the valuable value corresponding to the issued storage medium (frequency for deposit, number of shares for counting, current day storage, next day storage) is output to the management device 13 via the network 8, and The data is transmitted to the information management center 16 via the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15. The management device 13 is also connected to, for example, a personal computer (PC) 17 or the like. Furthermore, a financial management device 50 that performs financial processing based on information managed by the management device 13 is connected to the management device 13 so as to be communicable with the management device 13. Note that the management apparatus 13 may have the function of the financial management apparatus 50. In addition, the frequency for deposit is a valuable value of 100 degrees at 10,000 yen. In the case of lending 4 yen per ball, if you push the ball lending button once, 125 balls for 500 yen will be lent. Five frequencies for 500 yen are subtracted. If there is no individual counter, put the number of balls acquired by winning the jackpot into the box and gradually use the balls in the box without paying a special fee to get the second jackpot after the jackpot. Similarly, the number for the counting is the result of counting the number of balls acquired to pay back the balls without a fee when an individual counter is provided in each gaming machine. In addition, the day's storage ball is a storage medium that is associated with the number of possessions that is the result of counting the number of earned balls, inserted into another gaming machine and refunded with a fee. It is. Also, the next day storage ball means that when the player returns without exchanging prizes using the same day storage ball, the current day storage ball becomes the next day storage ball by straddling the day. In the present embodiment, the holding number, the current day storage ball, and the next day storage ball are set so that a separate refund fee can be applied, and each refund fee can be arbitrarily set as a business measure of the amusement hall. .

  Information from the management device 13 is output to each device via the network 8. The management device 13 can be configured by one or a plurality of management devices. In the case of a plurality of management devices, a card system management device that processes valuable value information such as frequency, in order to adjust settings for changing game machine nails and slot machine medal rate for gaming machine operation information Members, such as hall computers that collect data, management devices for prize management to manage the number of stocks and deliveries of prizes, the number of savings (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of medals on the next day), and points Examples include management management devices, etc. These management devices may be housed in a single casing and driven by a single CPU (Central Processing Unit), or may be connected via a network to communicate data with each other. The management device 13 may be configured. Here, in the function as a hall computer, various game operation data (for example, the number of outs (the number of all shot balls in the gaming machine), the safe number (the number of balls supplied to the upper plate of the gaming machine, that is, the player) (Number of winning or winning balls), ball rental signal, difference ball, deposit amount for each card ID such as IC card for members, which will be described later, winning / losing (out number-safe number), fraud history (door open, radio wave), etc. And the game operation data can be displayed or printed by inputting predetermined instructions on the personal computer 17.

  The management device 13 is connected to a distribution control device 90 that performs processing related to information distribution in the game hall. The distribution control device 90 performs predetermined information communication with a distribution server (not shown) in the information management center 16 and distributes information with each device connected to the network 8 as an information distribution destination terminal (a distribution terminal described later). I do. Note that the management device 13 may have the function of the distribution control device 90. Therefore, in the configuration of FIG. 1, the distribution control device 90 may communicate with the distribution server of the information management center 16 and the terminal on the network 8 via the management device 13, but directly from various servers at the distribution destination. A certain distribution terminal, that is, a pachinko machine 2 connected to a network 8, a machine between machines 3, 4 and 6, a slot machine 5, a counter 9, a payment machine 10, a gift exchange POS 11, a replay accepting machine 12, a management device 13, The issuing machine 20, the data display machine 21, the out-of-store gift exchange terminal 22 and the like serve as information distribution destination terminals (distribution terminals). Note that the name, content, and photo of the prize to be exchanged are registered from the external terminal via various servers in the distribution control device.

  The distribution control device 90 includes the card system management device, hall computer, gift management management device, member management management device, financial processing device to be described later, and the like when the management device 13 is composed of a plurality of management devices. It may be configured with at least one, or may be configured with another dedicated computer. When the distribution control device 90 is configured by a plurality of computers such as a card system management device or the like, processing is distributedly executed by the plurality of computers. Each of the distribution server, distribution control device 90, and information distribution destination terminal (each distribution terminal) of the information management center 16 is equipped with a CPU, RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), and hard disk as memories. The CPU processes various input data and programs based on the programs stored in the ROM or hard disk, etc., and stores the results in the RAM or the CPU-equipped stack or RAM. These stored results are read as necessary and further processed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game hall management system 1 including a prize exchange system according to the present invention includes a wagon 1550 equipped with a prize exchange apparatus 1500. The wagon 1550 stores various types of prizes for exchanging prizes with game media, cash, and the like. In this wagon service, for example, foods and drinks such as juice, lunch boxes and bread can be exchanged as prizes. The wagon 1550 is configured to be freely movable in the game hall. Moreover, the wagon 1550 can be provided for each trader who provides food and drink, and each wagon 1550 can store food or drink specific to each trader and sell or exchange prizes. That is, in the game hall, a wagon service by a plurality of wagons 1550 is performed.

  In addition to the equipment provided in the wagon 1550, the prize exchange device 1500 is specially adapted to snacks other than prize exchange operated by the pachinko hall, which can be installed temporarily or simply in various places in the game hall. It may be equipped with a special prize service counter. In this service counter, as with the wagon 1550, for example, food and drink such as juice, lunch boxes and bread can be exchanged as prizes. Moreover, similarly to the wagon 1550, a service counter can be provided for each trader providing food and drink, and the service counter can be operated for each trader. Here, for example, a company that develops a coffee chain store, a company that develops a hamburger chain store, a company that develops a takoyaki chain store, a private sales store specializing in sandwiches, a rental CD for listening to music while playing pachinko A store etc. can be illustrated.

  Below, each of the storage medium used in the game hall management system 1 and each device constituting the game hall management system 1 will be described.

(Member IC card 30, non-member IC card 31, and clerk card 32)
Next, the member IC card 30, the nonmember IC card 31, and the store clerk (employee) card 32 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the member IC card 30 is issued to the member player, and the member player is attribute information such as address, name, age, gender, favorite stand, contact information, PIN, A player who has a member IC card 30 and is registered in the management device on the basis of an ID for identifying each member's player with the information, the current day's stored ball information, and the next day's stored ball information. A non-member player means a general player who is not registered as a member.

  2A is a perspective view of a member IC card 30 that is a card-shaped storage medium used by a member player, and FIG. 2B is a non-member that is a card-shaped storage medium used by a non-member player. The perspective view of IC card 31 for business, and the perspective view of the salesclerk card 32 which is the card shape storage medium which an employee uses are shown in (c).

  The member IC card 30, the non-member IC card 31, and the store clerk card 32 are storage media having an IC chip conventionally used in a game system, and have a card shape. The non-member IC card 31 is configured so that the length and width of the card are shorter than that of the member IC card 30, and the thickness is thinner.

  These member IC card 30, non-member IC card 31, and store clerk card 32 have IC chips 30a, 31a, 32a and antenna portions 30b, 31b, 32b surrounding the IC chips 30a, 31a, 32a. It is a non-contact type storage medium, and information can be read from and written to the IC chips 30a, 31a, and 32a via the antenna units 30b, 31b, and 32b.

  Further, on the surface of the IC card 30 for members, for example, authentication information for authenticating a player provided in the out-of-store gift exchange terminal 22 when the out-of-store gift exchange terminal 22 performs a free gift exchange process. It has an authentication information display unit 30c that displays the player's face photograph taken by a small camera or the like as input means so as to be rewritable.

  Here, in the management system using the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, any one of the following management systems can be adopted.

  The member IC card 30 has (1) recording information of only ID, and other information has a system managed by the management device 13, or (2) information such as valuable information such as frequency other than ID. In addition, a system in which the information is also managed by the management apparatus 13 can be adopted.

  Here, the information when using the member IC card 30 includes ID, frequency, ball rental, out (fire ball), safe (supply ball to the gaming machine, that is, supply ball to the upper plate of the game: game Earned), winning or losing (safe less subtracted), deposit, additional deposit, number of balls, number of possessions (number of possessions and medals), refund for games (hereinafter replay) The number of balls or medals for which replay fees are not normally collected), day-of-day savings (day-of-day savings (day-of-day savings, number of current-day medals, number of next-day savings, number of next-day medals)) Yes, when replaying, a replay fee will not be collected in halls that are free to move tables, and a replay fee will be collected in halls that are not free to move. , The number of savings the next day (the number of savings the next day (the number of savings on the day, The number of medals, the number of balls saved the next day, the number of medals for the next day) and the number of medals for the next day. The number of stored balls, the number of medals on the day, the number of stored medals the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) and the number of stored medals, of which the upper limit registered for replay is 10,000 yen, the number of balls or medals up to 2500 balls), and replay Information on fees, points, gaming machine type, etc., information such as history information, daily information, weekly information, address, name, age, gender, favorite stand, contact information, PIN number, player authentication For example, member information such as a member's face photo is used as authentication information. Moreover, it is not restricted to these, If it is information required in performing game management, it can manage. Further, these pieces of information are information processed as members when the member IC card 30 is used. In the present embodiment, separate replay fees can be set for the case of holdings and the case of savings. Each replay fee is set at the discretion of pachinko halls.

  In addition, the above points include store visit points (points awarded when a member IC card is inserted into a machine), ball rental points (points given according to the number of balls lent), win / loss points (safe from out number) There are a number of points given to the losing customer according to the difference in numbers), an operating point (points given according to the number of outs), etc., which are set appropriately on the game hall side. Further, the information managed by the management device 13 when the member IC card 30 is used is not limited to these, and can be managed as long as it is information necessary for game management.

  The non-member IC card 31 has (3) recording information of only ID, other information includes a system managed by the management device 13, and (4) information such as valuable information such as frequency, etc. 13, a system that does not manage the information, and (5) a system that has information such as valuable information such as frequency in addition to the ID, and that information is also managed by the management device 13 can be adopted. (4) is not adopted in the member IC card 30 that needs to manage information in the management device 13.

  Here, the information when the non-member IC card 31 is used is information such as frequency, rent, deposit, additional deposit, number of lent, number of possessions, number of savings on the day, and such information within a predetermined period. This refers to information that is managed exclusively. These pieces of information are information processed as non-members when the non-member IC card 31 is used. In addition, this information includes out (launching balls), safe (supply balls to gaming machines, that is, supply balls to the game's upper plate: player's winning balls), wins and losses (out of safety minus out) IC card for members in that it does not include the following day savings (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day), the number of savings for replay, the replay fee, points, the type of gaming machine, etc. It differs from the information processed as a member when 30 is used. Even if a non-member can manage the number of acquired game media with the management device 13 or the like, the information when the non-member IC card 31 is used includes, for example, the number of savings on the next day (the number of balls stored on the day, Information on the number of medals stored, the number of balls stored on the next day, and the number of medals stored on the next day may be included. The information managed by the management device 13 when the non-member IC card 31 is used is not limited to these, and can be managed as long as it is information necessary for game management.

  In the following description of the gaming hall management system 1, both the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31 have recording information of only ID, and other information is mainly managed by the management device 13. However, as described above, it is possible to configure a system that has information such as valuable information such as frequency in addition to the ID, and further manages the information by the management device 13, for example, When communication is not possible or when the management device fails, flag information to that effect and information to be stored in the management device 13 may be temporarily stored in the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31. .

  In this case, the ID is read from the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31, and information such as valuable information such as the frequency is also read. Various information is also stored in the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31. In this case, these pieces of information are also managed in the management device 13. Further, when these abnormalities are resolved when communication is impossible or when the management apparatus fails, storage media (30, 30) in each of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 and other devices on the network 8 during these abnormal periods. All the transaction information using 31 and 32) is transmitted to the management apparatus 13.

  The clerk card 32 stores information that can identify an employee, such as an employee ID. By recognizing information that can identify the employee via a machine such as a table machine or a counter installed in the game hall, the employee who performs the work can be identified. Note that the employee transmits information to the management device 13 via a device such as a table machine or a counter, for example, instead of or in addition to having the clerk card 32. Possessing a predetermined remote control for the employee, and using the remote control for the employee, information that can identify the employee and information such as start of work, break, cancellation of information, etc. are transmitted to the management device 13 You may do it.

(Between machines 3, 4, 6)
Next, the inter-machines 3, 4, and 6 will be described with reference to the plan view of the inter-machines 3, 4, and 6 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 3 shows a view of three types of intermediary machines 3, 4 and 6 as viewed from the front. The intermediary machine 3 (unit) of (a) and the intermediary machine 4 (sand) of (b) are shown. ) Is for a pachinko machine, and the inter-machine 6 (inter-medal lending machine) of (c) is for a slot machine.

  Since the inter-machine 3 (unit) can communicate with the pachinko machine 2, the pachinko machine 2 supplies the pachinko ball directly from the pachinko machine 2 to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 when the ball rental button of the pachinko machine 2 is pressed. Can do. On the other hand, since the inter-machine 4 (sand) cannot communicate with the pachinko machine 2, the pachinko balls are supplied to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 from the nozzle of the sand.

  In addition, since the machine 6 (the machine for lending the machine) cannot communicate with the gaming machine similarly to the machine 4 (the sand), the medal is the medal of the machine 6 (the machine for lending the machine). It is supplied to the outlet. In addition, a nozzle may be attached to the medal payout opening of the machine 6 (intermediate medal lending machine) so that the medal is automatically supplied to the medal payout opening of the slot machine 5.

  Furthermore, the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 write premium exchange permission information that allows the premium exchange apparatus 1500 such as a wagon 1550 and a service counter to exchange premiums to the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31. Process. This process is executed by the premium exchange permission writing means of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4 and 6. In addition, as the prize exchange permission information, for example, the acquisition related to the number of game media acquired by the player in the game, such as the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) Information on the number of game media may be mentioned, but the information is not limited to these. For example, as the prize exchange permission information, information similar to the information related to the prize selected by the player in the display units 3e, 4e, 6e of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 described later can be cited. That is, specific example information of the premium exchange information described above can be given.

  Here, as the prize exchange permission information, when the number of acquired game media related to the number of game media such as the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) is used In the prize exchange device 1500, the acquired game medium number information is updated based on the prize selected by the player, and the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 output the updated prize exchange information to the management device 13. You may make it do. When flag information is used as the gift exchange permission information, the gift exchange device 1500 stores the gift exchange information based on the prize selected by the player in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31. Then, the stored prize exchange information may be output to the management apparatus 13 by the interstage machines 3, 4, 6.

  In addition, each intermediary machine 3, 4, 6 has a card insertion slot 3a, 4a, 6a, a ball rental button 3b, 4b (the game machine has a ball rental button, so There are cases where there is no return / return button 3d, 4d (replay and replay button displayed on the aircraft, hereinafter referred to as a replay button), loan medal button 6b, possession / save Number return button 6c (hereinafter referred to as replay button), storage medium return button 3d, 4d, 6d, display units 3e, 4e, 6e, lamps 3f, 4f, 6f, card recovery unit 3g, 4g, 6g, banknote Insertion openings 3h, 4h, 6h, signal transmission / reception units 3i, 4i, 6i and the like are provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a control unit 200, a card processing machine 201, a power supply circuit 202, a banknote identification device with a storage mechanism (bill burr) 203, etc. are installed in the interstage machines 3, 4, 6. .

  The card processor 201 moves the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 3a, 4a, 6a to a predetermined position by the transport means, and the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card Information such as an ID is read from the IC card 31, and is configured by, for example, a reader / writer. Further, the card processing machine 201 takes out the non-member IC card 31 from a card storage unit (not shown) that stores the non-member IC card 31 provided in the card processing machine 201 and whose frequency is “0”. For example, ID etc. can be memorize | stored and it can also reissue from card insertion slot 3a, 4a, 6a.

  Here, when one IC card 30 for members or IC card 31 for non-members is inserted from the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, 6a, for example, by means of mechanical card insertion prevention means (not shown) such as a solenoid. Since the card insertion slots 3a, 4a, 6a are blocked, it becomes impossible to insert another member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31. This prevents card jamming and the like caused by inserting a plurality of member IC cards 30 or non-member IC cards 31 into the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, 6a. Further, card jamming or the like may be prevented by other methods without using a mechanical card insertion preventing means such as a solenoid.

  The ball rental buttons 3b and 4b are buttons that are pressed when the player requests the pachinko ball rental. For example, when the ball lending buttons 3b and 4b are pressed once, a pachinko ball for 500 yen is lent out. The pachinko balls are rented in units of 500 yen.

  The medal rental button 6b is a button that is pressed when the player requests medal lending. For example, when the rental medal button 6b is pressed once, a medal for 1,000 yen is lent out. The medal is lent out in units of 1000 yen.

  The replay buttons 3c, 4c, and 6c are used only when the IC card for a member for which a replay procedure has been performed in the replay accepting machine 12 or each inter-vehicle machine 3, 4, 6 is used for replaying. It is pushed when returning the number of replay balls or the number of replay medals as a possible replay savings number.

  The display units 3e, 4e, and 6e are display units that display predetermined information associated with the operations of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6, respectively. As information display accompanying the operation of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6, for example, the frequency, the number of savings, the number of possessions, the number of savings for replay, etc. are displayed. As a result, the frequency can be confirmed, and the timing of depositing or replenishing the replay savings number (saving number → replaying savings number) can be achieved. Moreover, you may display information other than frequency on the display parts 3e, 4e, and 6e.

  Each of these display units 3e, 4e, and 6e is a display unit having a touch panel constituted by a touch panel type EL (Electro Luminescence) display or the like, and various operations arranged on the touch panel corresponding to display contents. A key operation input by a player or the like is accepted by the key, and a key operation input by the touch operation is supplied to the control unit 200, and an arbitrary touch operation other than the operation key is not displayed. The control unit 200 also receives an operation input by the arbitrary touch operation. The display units 3e, 4e, and 6e also display information according to the touch operation of the player or the like.

  In addition, as distribution information displayed on the display units 3e, 4e, and 6e, premium information provided by a wagon 1550, a service counter, or the like is displayed, and a prize such as a wagon 1550, a service counter, or the like is touched by a player. May be selected.

  The lamps 3f, 4f, and 6f are for visually identifying whether a player who is playing is a member or a non-member. For example, red light is emitted for a member and blue light is emitted for a non-member. .

  The card collection units 3g, 4g, and 6g are non-member IC cards when the storage limit of the non-member IC card 31 is reached in the card storage unit that stores the non-member IC card 31 of the card processor 201. 31 is collected. For example, when the non-member IC card 31 stored in the card storage unit becomes full, a part of the stored non-member IC card 31 is guided to the card discharge unit provided in the card storage unit and dropped. And collect it in the card collection units 3g, 4g, and 6g. The non-member IC card 31 collected in the card collection units 3g, 4g, and 6g is collected by an employee or the like, for example, after the end of business.

  The signal transmission / reception units 3i, 4i, and 6i transmit / receive information to / from a remote control owned by the employee, for example. Here, in the slot machine pedestal machine 6, there may be a configuration in which two pedestal machines are provided side by side. If the signal transmission / reception unit 6i is arranged adjacent to each other, incorrect information, that is, the left slot machine 5 may be transmitted and received as information for the right slot machine 5. Therefore, in order to prevent erroneous transmission / reception of information, for example, in the case of a table machine having a configuration in which two table machines are provided, the signal transmission / reception unit is arranged at a distant position.

  The control unit 200 controls each component device in the interframe machines 3, 4, 6 and performs information communication with, for example, the island computer 7, the management device 13 and the like other than the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6. The interface circuit 200a, the CPU 200b, the ROM 200c, and the RAM 200d are mainly configured.

  The power supply circuit 202 supplies power for driving each component device in the inter-vehicle machine 3, 4, 6 to each component device.

  The bill validator 203 with a storage mechanism (Bill Bali) 203 is a compact size bill discriminator that can handle four types of bills inserted from the bill insertion slots 3h, 4h, and 6h. The unit 200 is connected so that signals can be exchanged. In addition, the banknote identification device with a storage mechanism (Bill Bali) 203 can accept only a predetermined banknote, for example, only a thousand yen bill.

  By the way, in the gaming hall management system 1B, there is provided means for detecting that a player or the like has come with a table machine or the like, but this means is limited to the human body detection sensor of the individual counter 2C. What is not done is as described above. Therefore, as the human body detection sensor as such means, in the description of the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 performed here, the camera provided on the front panel of the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 is directed toward the player. It is assumed that face authentication means capable of authenticating the face of an individual photographed and seated on the seat of each gaming machine is provided. Specifically, the face authentication of the camera provided in the pedestal machine 3, 4, 6 is provided with a face authentication means for the individual seated, and the pedestal machine of each gaming machine is seated. Image information centered on the face of the personal face authentication means is supplied to the control unit 200, and the image information is transmitted to the management apparatus 13 via the control unit 200. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a player and whether the game is played by the same player. At the same time that the presence of the player is not detected, the storage medium associated with the valuable information such as the counted number information and the frequency information corresponding to the deposit is not returned even if the return button is pressed. If the player is the same, enable the return button.

  Next, the operation of the inter-machines 3, 4, and 6 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Since the basic operations of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 are the same, the operation of the inter-vehicle machine 3 (unit) will be described here as an example. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the components of the inter-station machine 3, and FIGS. 6A and 6B are flowcharts showing the flow of operations in the inter-machine 3.

  Further, here, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 has only an ID, and other operations will be described in the system managed by the management apparatus 13. As described above, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 can store and use valuable information such as frequency in addition to the ID.

  Furthermore, in this explanation, when the IC card 30 for members is used, after the replay acceptance machine 12 accepts the replay, the replay FLG is 1, and the number of balls available for replay is replayed. It is assumed that this is a system that the management apparatus 13 has as the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the intermediary machine 3 includes a control unit 300, a card processing unit 301, a selection button detection unit 302, a currency identification unit 303, an employee information reading unit 304, a gift exchange receiving unit 305, a gift exchange type quantity. The input unit 306 is mainly configured.

  The control unit 300 includes the above-described control unit 200 and the like, and a communication interface circuit for communication with an external device such as an arithmetic device (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), and the management device 13. (Hereinafter referred to as “communication IF”) and other storage means such as a semiconductor memory that keeps information as necessary. The CPU stores programs, data, and the like stored in the storage means such as ROM and RAM. Used to execute various arithmetic processes. In this control unit 300, input / output of signals between the respective units of the display unit 3e, the card processing unit 301, the selection button detection unit 302, the money identification unit 303, and the employee information reading unit 304, and the island computer 7, It controls the input and output of signals between the management device 13 and the distribution control device 90 via the network 8 with the computer 7 as a relay. Here, the island computer 7 performs information communication between the pachinko machine 2, the slot machine 5, and the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 and the network 8, and is configured by a data logger or the like.

  An operation input signal corresponding to the touch operation of the player or the like is supplied from the touch panel of the display unit 3e to the control unit 300. A signal is also provided. The operation input signals supplied from the touch panel include a signal indicating the key operation input by the touch operation of the operation key and a signal indicating the operation input by the arbitrary touch operation, and the player or the like performs an arbitrary touch operation. The operation input signal at this time is a signal that informs the control unit 300 that the user has touched the display screen without specifying the operation target (just that there is a touch operation). The touch panel is also used as a gift exchange type quantity input means 306.

  The program stored in the storage means such as the ROM and RAM of the control unit 300 includes pachinko ball lending and storage ball replay (in order to withdraw the number of replay storage balls registered for replay withdrawn from the storage ball and use it for the game) In addition to the processing operation of the intermediary machine 3 that performs authentication of the storage medium, individual counting process of the individual counter, etc., information distributed by the information distribution system described later, for example, various advertisements, and the name of the prize And a program that defines processing operations for displaying contents and displaying pictures, and the control unit 300 executes processing related to information distribution according to the program. The processing related to information distribution is to perform storage of information, communication with the distribution control device 90, display operation control of the display unit 3e, and the like as necessary. Means (ROM, RAM, other semiconductor memory that keeps information as necessary), communication means (signal input / output control via the island computer 7 and network 8 provided in the control unit 300), and control means (The drive control of the display part 3e by the control part 300) etc. are provided.

  The card processing unit 301 reads, for example, ID or valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion openings 3a and 4a, Output of the read information to the control unit 300, updated valuable information from the control unit 300 based on the game result (the number corresponding to the counting result by the individual counter 2C, the number of savings on the current day, the number of savings on the next day, the deposit amount The number of times subtracted in accordance with the lending of the game medium) is written to the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, and is configured by, for example, the card processor 201. Here, the card processing unit 301 is used as the card processing unit 301.

  Further, when issuing the non-member IC card 31, the card processing unit 301 stores an ID or the like in the non-member IC card 31. Further, the card processing unit 301 has card transport means such as a card transport belt, and the card transport means reads, for example, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 3a as a reader / writer. Move to a position where it can communicate with the part. In addition, the card processing unit 301 is configured as the card processing machine 201 by sliding the card received from the card insertion slot 3a, 4a, or 6a to the back side by the card, and transporting it to the back side. Reading / writing is possible by the reader / writer unit. In addition, a temporary storage unit that is provided on the back side of the RFID reader / writer unit and temporarily stores the card so that the card can be reissued is in the thickness direction of the card on the back side in the traveling direction of the card inserted from the card insertion slot 3a, 4a, or 6a. A plurality of non-member IC cards 31 that are provided and have a value of 0 as a result of the game can be stacked and stored in the temporary storage unit in the thickness direction in a first-in and later-out manner. In addition, when the temporary storage unit is full (for example, 5 cards), the non-member ID card 31 whose valuable value is 0 as a result of the game from the RFID reader / writer unit is moved to the side without the temporary storage unit by the distribution guide plate. It is guided and conveyed, and is guided to the lower recovery unit through a dropping port that is dropped to the lower recovery unit on the back side that is the transport destination.

  Also, the card processing unit 301 receives premium exchange information written in the premium exchange device 1500 such as the wagon 1550 from the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 (type information of the premium exchanged with the number of premium exchange game media). And quantity information). The read prize exchange information is processed by the game medium number information processing means, and the control unit 300 exchanges the prize exchange information by deducting the prize exchange information from the management device 13 (the number of prize exchange game mediums, the current day number, and the next day number). The subtracting process from the inventory information for the exchange quantity specified by the prize type information is performed. In addition, when the card processing unit 301 exchanges prizes with the wagon 1550, when the return button 3d, 4d, 6d of the storage medium is pressed, the above-mentioned prize exchange permission information is sent to the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card. The free gift exchange permission information is written in 31. The prize exchange device 1500 provided in the wagon 1550 includes an all prize exchange information reading means for reading out information of a storage medium in which all prize exchange information related to all prizes exchanged by a plurality of players is written. Here, as the total prize exchange information, for example, total information in a predetermined period such as one business day in which a plurality of players have exchanged prizes, individual information in a predetermined period such as one business day in which a plurality of players have exchanged prizes, etc. All information of the prize amount information, etc., and all prize exchange amounts related to prize exchange performed by prize exchange devices that may be operated by companies other than the game hall such as the wagon 1550 and the specific prize service counter 1560 May be information that can be calculated and specified. As all information of individual prize amount information in a predetermined period such as one business day when prizes are exchanged among a plurality of players, for example, select various kinds of prizes (such as prize IDs), information on the number of prizes, and prizes. The information (for example, card ID etc.) concerning the player who performed can be illustrated. At the same time as the all prize exchange information, the merchant ID information for the business relating to the prize exchange is output to the management device 13. The management apparatus 13 can calculate the monthly, weekly, or daily closing process for paying from the pachinko hall the price related to the prize exchanged for each trader ID.

  The selection button detector 302 detects that the ball rental buttons 3b and 4b, the replay buttons 3c, 4c and 6c, and the return buttons 3d, 4d and 6d are pressed, and controls based on the pressed signals. A signal is output to the unit 300. The configuration of the part of the touch panel that supplies the operation input signal corresponding to the touch operation to the control unit 300 in the display unit 3e may be included in the selection button detection unit 302.

  The currency identification unit 303 identifies four types of banknotes based on a signal from the banknote identification device 203 and outputs information of the identified banknotes to the control unit 300. In a plurality of lines from the short side direction of the banknote to the long side of the accepted banknote, the light from the light projecting unit is received by the light receiving unit, the light quantity is measured, and the banknote is compared with the stored reference value Identify A banknote storage mechanism may be provided adjacent to the banknote recognition unit 303, but a banknote transport device is provided at the insertion back side end of the banknote recognition unit 303, and the banknote transport device collects the banknote safe installed at the island end. You may be made to do.

  The employee information reading unit 304 receives a signal from the remote controller at the signal transmitting / receiving unit 3i. Further, the employee information reading unit 304 can identify an employee who performs operations such as replenishment of the non-member IC card 31 which is a card stored in the inter-machine 3 and transporting the ball box to the counter 9. The information may be read from, for example, the store clerk card 32 by the RFID reader / writer of the card processor 201 included in the card processing unit 301 and used to register the work content instructed from the remote controller. Also, when the test instruction is received from the remote control for the acceptance test of the new machine that will be performed after the store is closed, the ball is placed on the top plate of the gaming machine from the number of balls discharged from the gaming machine (number of outs) and the number of balls supplied (safe number) The in-test mode for automatic replenishment may be set so as not to disappear. Further, the return button of the storage medium may be invalidated so that the non-member IC card 31 and the member IC card 30 having valuable value are not stolen during a rest for a restroom or lunch.

  The prize exchange accepting means 305 is a means for accepting a prize exchange offer for exchanging prizes with the valuable value owned by the player corresponding to the number of game media obtained by the game. The offer means that the player indicates (inputs) the intention to exchange the prize to the system, and if the offer cannot be exchanged immediately when the offer is made, The offer itself becomes a gift exchange reservation.

  As an example, the gift exchange accepting means 305 accepts a gift exchange offer by a touch panel operation using the display unit 3e of the inter-vehicle machine 3. The free gift exchange accepting means 305 includes at least an instruction operation for requesting free gift exchange, an input for specifying the type and quantity of free gifts to be exchanged, and an input of priority order of free gifts for which free gift exchange is desired. One offer can be accepted. Two examples of the gift exchange accepting means 305 will be described below. First, as a premise, the prize data (name, the number of prize exchange game media and contents) entered in the POS 11 or registered in the distribution control device 90 from the counterpart terminal via the Internet Premium data (contents, premium exchange game media, photos, etc.) is transmitted to the POS 11 via the timely management device 13 and stored. Next, when the counter is equipped with an individual counter, the number of possessions counted by the individual counter 2C installed in the vicinity of the interstage machines 3, 4, 6 during operation, the number of balls stored on the current day and the number of balls stored on the next day are displayed. Based on the ID information read from the storage medium inserted in 3, 4, and 6, it is stored in the management device 13 in an identifiable manner. When the storage medium is inserted into the card processing machine 201 in the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6, the ID information of the storage medium is read by communication between the card processing machine 201 and the control unit 300, and the ID information is transmitted to the management apparatus 13. The frequency, number of possessions, the number of savings on the current day, and the number of savings on the next day are received from the management device 13 and displayed on the display units 3e, 4e, and 6e. Similarly, when a new deposit is received in the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6, the card processing unit 301 in the card processing machine 201 of the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 is so-called no-value from the temporary storage part of the cards. The 0 card is taken out to the RFID reader / writer unit, the ID information is read, the ID information and the frequency of the deposit are transmitted to the management device 13, and the management device 13 stores the frequency of the deposit in association with the ID information. In this way, the frequency, the number of possessions, the number of savings on the day, and the number of savings on the next day, which are various valuable values in the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6, are determined.

  Next, the prize exchange accepting unit 305 first performs a touch operation on a touch panel formed so as to cover the display units 3e, 4e, and 6e with a liquid crystal provided in the interstage machines 3, 4, and 6 with a touch position signal and a touch. The selection button detection unit 302 outputs a signal indicating that it has occurred. When the control unit 300 receives a signal indicating that the touch has been made at an external event interrupt terminal in the CPU of the control unit 300, the external event interrupt is activated. In the external event interrupt in the control unit 300, it is determined whether or not the input touch position information is the position of the prize exchange button, and when it is determined that the position is the position of the prize exchange button, the number of games is counted as the individual counter 2C of the game. Among the number of shares stored and updated based on the counting result and the valuable value specified by the ID information of the storage medium read in advance, the number of savings on the current day and the number of savings on the next day are displayed on the display units 3e, 4e and 6e, respectively.

  (P) At the same time, special prizes that can be exchanged for money and general prizes such as cigarettes are displayed on the display units 3e, 4e, and 6e based on the prize data, and a selectable standby is made by the touch panel. Next, when the touch panel is pressed to select a prize to be exchanged on the touch panel, the selection button detection unit 302 generates a signal indicating that there has been a touch as described above. Then, as described above, an external event interrupt is activated based on the signal that the CPU in the control unit 300 has been touched, and when the type of the special prize or general prize is identified based on the touch position input from the selection button detection unit 302, The next day's savings, that day's savings, and the number of prizes that have been preferentially selected in the order of the next day's savings, that day's savings, and the number of prizes exchanged game media. Is transmitted to the management apparatus 13. The management device 13 stores and updates the received next-day savings, current-day savings, and holdings received by subtraction. When an end button on the touch panel is pressed here, a prize exchange reservation is established by the end button. In the free gift exchange reservation, when the control unit 300 detects the pressing of the end button through the selection button detection unit 302 in the external event interruption in the same manner as described above, the management device 13 transmits information indicating that the free gift exchange reservation has been made. Made. When the management device 13 receives the information indicating that the prize has been exchanged, it selects the POS 11 set for each inter-vehicle machine that is the source of this information (multiple POSs 13 are often deployed in pachinko halls). , Information indicating that a free gift exchange reservation has been made is transmitted to the POS 11.

  The POS 11 that has received information indicating that a free gift exchange reservation has been made from the management device 13 is digested sequentially from the free gift exchange reservation received earlier, and the store clerk displays the free gift for each free gift replacement reservation according to the display on the POS 11. When it is left in the bag, an input to the effect that the customer's free gift replacement is ready is made by inputting a button on the POS 11. Then, the POS 11 transmits information indicating that a free gift has been prepared to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 that have sent the free gift exchange reservation via the management device 13. When the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machine 3, 4, 6 receives that the prize has been prepared via the communication IF, the display unit 3e, 4e, 6e displays that fact.

  If the control unit 300 recognizes that the prize exchange button has been pressed as described above instead of (P), and there are some players waiting for a prize exchange reservation on the display parts 3e, 4e, 6e, , "You have been booked for a free gift exchange. You are currently waiting for 15 players. The free time for free gifts is around 22:44." Or if there are no players waiting for a free gift exchange reservation, Please come to the prize exchange counter immediately. You can exchange the prize immediately. " In this case, a signal indicating that the gift exchange button has been pressed is transmitted from the control unit 300 to the management device 13 via the communication IF. The management device 13 selects the POS 11 set for each inter-vehicle machine that is the source of this information (multiple POS 13 are often deployed in pachinko halls), and gives information indicating that a free gift exchange reservation has been made to the POS 11 You may make it transmit.

  In this case, the control unit 500 of the POS 11 adds +1 to the number of reservations accepted in the past, determines the order of gift exchange, and / or average time of the gift exchange processing measured in the number of reservations accepted in the past (card Or the time from receipt of receipt to pressing of the button indicating the end of giveaway exchange) x the number of reservations accepted in the past, calculate the giveaway exchange scheduled time, the order of giveaway exchange, and / or the giveaway exchange scheduled time Is transmitted to the interstage machines 3, 4, 6 via the management device 13. The control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 displays the received order and / or the scheduled time for performing the prize exchange on the display units 3 e, 4 e, 6 e. The POS 11 re-calculates the order and / or the scheduled time for the exchange of the prize every time the prize exchange is completed, and transmits it to the related machine 3, 4, 6, and receives the machine 3 received. 4 and 6, the updated order and / or the giveaway exchange scheduled execution time are updated and displayed in the same manner. (The above is the prize exchange order setting means, the scheduled execution time presentation means.) When only the order is transmitted from the POS 11 to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6, the power supply is first in the morning to calculate the prize exchange time. It is also possible to obtain the set free gift exchange time transmitted from the management apparatus when it is turned on, and calculate the free gift exchange scheduled execution time by the reservation time x the set free gift exchange time.

  That is, the prize exchange accepting means 305 of the present embodiment is realized by the cooperation of the interstage machines 3, 4, 6, the management apparatus 13, and the POS 11. In this embodiment, it is described that the prize exchange receiving unit 305 is provided in the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 and is accepted by the prize exchange system of the present invention based on the touch panel operation. Is not limited to this. That is, accepting a prize exchange offer in the prize exchange accepting means 305 means that a predetermined device detects an intention indication that a player wants to exchange a prize. For example, a call lamp for calling a store clerk arranged for each gaming machine, a device installed in a prize exchange counter, a device installed on an island edge, etc., any of the devices detects button input. Alternatively, one of the devices detects pressing of a predetermined area of the touch panel display unit, or one of the devices detects voice input such as “replacement reservation”, or a portable terminal such as a mobile phone Or any of the devices detects an instruction signal from the device. Alternatively, the premium exchange system of the present invention specifies a member ID that matches the registered email address of the mobile phone by sending information specifying that a free gift is exchanged from the mobile phone to a predetermined email address. Then, it is also possible to identify the pedestrian machine that has received the member ID and receive a prize exchange.

  Further, only the prize exchange signal (signal meaning the prize exchange) (not including the card ID) is received from the player from the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 and transmitted to the management apparatus 13. On the side, the source machine ID (source address information that is naturally included in the communication protocol when communicating) and the information indicating that the prize has been exchanged are stored in the table in the order of acceptance. When the information indicating that the prize exchange is completed from the POS 11 is received, the information indicating that the prize exchange is completed is cleared in the storage order received in the past. When the present prize exchange order is reached, the information is specified based on the machine ID. A call display for causing the machine to exchange prizes is transmitted to the machines 3, 4 and 6. The control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4 and 6 causes the display units 3e, 4e and 6e to display the call display received via the communication IF.

The prize exchange type quantity input means 306 inputs the type of prize to be exchanged and the quantity for each type, and may be configured to be provided in the POS 11 instead of being provided in the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 in the present invention. . In this case, for example, a touch operation of a liquid crystal touch panel provided in the POS 11 is output by the selection button detection unit 302 as a touch position signal and a signal indicating that there is a touch. When the control unit 300 receives a signal indicating that the touch has been made at an external event interrupt terminal in the CPU of the control unit 300, the external event interrupt is activated. In the external event interruption in the control unit 300, it is determined whether or not the input touch position information is the position of the free gift exchange type quantity button. And the input area for that quantity. Note that a numeric keypad may be displayed for inputting the quantity. Alternatively, a display for selecting a prize exchange type may be performed first, and a display for inputting a quantity may be performed after the prize exchange type is determined. The prize exchange type quantity input means 306 can also function as a part of the prize exchange accepting means 305, and inputs the type of prize to be exchanged and the quantity for each type when receiving a gift exchange offer. You may do it. In this case, the touch position signal and the touch operation of the touch panel formed so as to cover the display units 3e, 4e, and 6e with the liquid crystal provided in the platform machines 3, 4, and 6 are performed after the offer processing for the gift exchange. The selection button detection unit 302 outputs a signal indicating that it has occurred. When the control unit 300 receives a signal indicating that the touch has been made at an external event interrupt terminal in the CPU of the control unit 300, the external event interrupt is activated. In the external event interruption in the control unit 300, if the input touch position information determines whether or not the position of the free gift exchange type quantity button is determined, and if it is determined that it is the position of the free gift exchange type quantity button, The quantity input areas are displayed on the display units 3e, 4e, and 6e, respectively. The prize exchange type quantity input means 306 can also function as a part of the prize exchange processing means. In the same way as the prize exchange accepting means 305, the prize exchange type quantity input means 306 accepts an offer for prize exchange by a touch panel operation using the display unit 3e of the inter-vehicle machine 3, or is set by a prize exchange order setting means. When the prizes are exchanged in order or scheduled for execution, the type information and quantity information of the prizes to be exchanged are designated. In the present invention, when receiving a gift exchange offer, it means that before a gift exchange offer, simultaneously with a gift exchange offer, or after a gift exchange offer. The specification of the type and quantity of prizes to be exchanged can be exemplified by the following cases, for example.
(1) Replace with special prizes as much as possible, and let the fraction of valuable value that cannot be exchanged for special prizes be general prizes such as tobacco and confectionery.
(2) Exchange special prizes and general prizes in any combination.
(3) Exchange only for special prizes and return the remaining fraction of game media to save or play.
(4) Exchange only general prizes and return the remaining fraction of game media to save or play.
When the gift exchange type quantity input means 306 is provided in the POS 11, a prize exchange request is received from the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 by the prize exchange accepting means, and a prize exchange order or scheduled time is set according to the offer. When the turn or the scheduled time comes, the player who has called the POS 11 selects a prize exchange type and quantity for each type, and the store clerk selects the prize exchange type and quantity for each type according to the intention of the selection. Is then deducted from the player's number of possessions, the number of saves on the day, and the number of saves on the next day to exchange prizes (premium exchange processing means).

  The above-described device units of the display unit 3e, the card processing unit 301, the selection button detection unit 302, the money identification unit 303, the employee information reading unit 304, the gift exchange receiving unit 305, and the gift exchange type quantity input unit 306 are as follows: It is controlled by the control unit 300 and operates as follows (FIGS. 6A and 6B).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 6A to 6C showing the flow of operations in the machine 3 are flowcharts of the main routine in the machine 3 executed by the controller 300, and the program is stored in the storage means of the controller 300. The high-speed processing operation in which the control unit 300 stores and executes the processing from the start to the return in a time of 0.01 ms or the like is repeated. In addition, although the description will be given by taking the inter-machine 3 as an example, the present invention can also be applied to the inter-machine 4 and the inter-machine 6 that is a medal payer. However, in the case of the inter-machine 6, a slot machine medal is used instead of the pachinko ball.

  The control unit 300 determines whether or not the banknote has been accepted in the money recognition unit 303 (step S307). Also, the type of banknote is determined. That is, when it is determined that the banknote received by the money recognition unit 303 is any one of 1000 yen, 2000 yen, 5000 yen, and 10000 yen, the process proceeds to step S308 (Yes in step S307), and any banknote If it is determined that it has not been accepted, the process proceeds to step S311 (No in step S307).

  When it is determined in step S307 that the banknote has been accepted (Yes in step S307), the currency identifying unit 303 outputs the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount of the banknote corresponding to the type of banknote to the control unit 300. To do. (Step S307)

  Next, in step S308, the control unit 300 determines whether the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted in the card processing unit 301 (step S308). If it is determined in step S308 that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted in the card processing unit 301 (Yes in step S308), the corresponding card is inserted. It is determined whether or not the reinsertion prohibition flag is set (step SG1). If the reinsertion prohibition flag is set (Yes in step SG1), the card is returned (step S313). If the reinsertion prohibition flag is not set for the inserted card (No in step SG1), the card processing unit 301 reads the ID of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, and the control unit 300 is output. At the same time, the control unit 300 writes a reinsertion prohibition flag in the storage unit of the control unit 300.

  The control unit 300 transmits the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount of the banknote from the money recognition unit 303 and the ID information read from the card processing unit 301 to the management device 13 via the island computer 7 and the network 8. And the information transmitted to the management apparatus 13 is recorded on the management apparatus 13 based on ID (step S309). If the inserted member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31 is a so-called defective card or foreign object that cannot be read or written, the control unit 300 is inserted into the card processing unit 301. Return a defective card or foreign object.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S308 that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not inserted into the card processing unit 301, the control unit 300 uses the card storage unit ( The non-member IC card 31 stored in (not shown) is taken out, and information for moving the non-member IC card 31 to the reader / writer unit (not shown) is output to the card processing unit 101. And ID is memorize | stored in the IC card 31 for nonmembers moved to the position which can communicate with a reader-writer part (step S310). The control unit 300 outputs the frequency corresponding to the ID and the deposit amount of banknotes to the management device 13. The management device 13 records the information based on the ID (step S310). Then, the process proceeds to Step SE2. In each IC card (30, 31, 32), the ID is stored from the time of shipment from the factory, and if it is not changed, it is not necessary to store the ID in the IC card. In addition, the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount may be stored in the IC card only when the management device is faulty or the communication line is defective, or the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount is stored in the IC card. You may make it the structure memorize | stored.

  If it is determined in step S307 that the banknote has not been accepted (No in step S307), the control unit 300 subsequently proceeds to the member IC card 30 based on information from the card processing unit 301. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the non-member IC card 31 is inserted (step S311).

  If it is determined in step S311 that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not inserted (No in step S311), the control unit 300 closes the shutter of the individual counter. Return and start again.

  Here, if the player who is a member inserts the IC card 30 for members into the card insertion slot 3a, or if the player who is a non-member inserts the IC card 31 for non-members, the control unit 300 It is determined that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted based on information from the card processing unit 301 by card insertion (the determination result in step S311 is Yes), and the card is inserted. It is determined whether or not a reinsertion prohibition flag is set corresponding to the card (step SG1). When the reinsertion prohibition flag is set corresponding to the inserted card (Yes in step SG1), the card is returned (step S313). If the reinsertion prohibition flag is not set for the inserted card (No in step SG1), the process proceeds to step S312.

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the information of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 can be read and written based on the information from the card processing unit 301 (step S312).

  When it is determined in step S312 that the information of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 cannot be read and written (Yes in step S312), the control unit 300 displays the individual counter. And the information for returning the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is output to the card processing unit 301. Receiving the information, the card processing unit 301 returns the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 from the card insertion slot 3a (step S313). Then return to start.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S312 that the information of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 can be read and written (No in step S312), the control unit 300 subsequently Based on the information from the card processing unit 301, it is determined whether or not the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not properly transported (step S314).

  When it is determined in step S314 that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not properly transported (Yes in step S314), the control unit 300 causes a transport failure in the display unit 3e. It is displayed (step S315). Further, the control unit 300 outputs information on the conveyance failure to the management device 13 via the island computer 7 and the network 8. Based on the information on the conveyance failure, the management device 13 outputs information based on the occurrence of the conveyance failure to the gift exchange POS 11 or the like. In addition, it is possible to notify that a conveyance failure has occurred due to a buzzer, on-site broadcasting, or the like (step S315).

  Here, after waiting until the card causing the card conveyance failure is removed, the process proceeds to step S316.

  If it is determined in step S314 that the membership IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not defective (No in step S314), the control unit 300 continues from the card processing unit 301. Whether the inserted IC card is a non-member IC card in another game hall or is an expired card even if it is a non-member IC card in its own hall Determination is made (step S316).

  If it is determined in step S316 that the inserted IC card is a non-member IC card in another game hall, or even if it is a non-member IC card in the own game hall (step S316) In S316 (Yes), the control unit 300 outputs to the card processing unit 301 information for returning the IC card for the non-member in the other inserted game hall. Receiving the information, the card processing unit 301 returns the non-member IC card of another game hall from the card insertion slot 3a (step S317).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 outputs a signal for closing the shutter to the individual counter 2C provided corresponding to each gaming machine so that the pachinko ball cannot flow into the individual counter 2C (step SE1). ). Then return to start.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S316 that the inserted IC card is not a non-member IC card in another game hall, and it is determined that the expiration date has not expired (No in step S316). Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines whether or not it is the first time to detect the insertion of the inserted IC card (step SE2).

  When it is determined in step SE2 that it is not the first time to detect the insertion of the inserted IC card (No in step SE2), that is, the inserted IC card is the inter-unit machine 3, 4, 6, when it is determined that the insertion of the IC card is detected in the previous loop of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the control unit 300 receives the premium exchange time received from the management device 13 in step SF <b> 11. If there is information indicating that the gift exchange time has arrived, a warning sound such as a buzzer sound is generated while displaying the arrival of the gift exchange time on the display unit 3e (step SF11). do not do. Then, the process proceeds to step S319 after P (planned time presentation means).

  When the control unit 300 determines in step SE2 that the IC card is not inserted for the first time in the previous loop (from start to return) in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B without being detected. (Yes in step SE2), that is, in the case of the first insertion, the process proceeds to step S318. In step S318, the control unit 300 reads the ID based on the information from the card processing unit 301, and outputs the ID to the management apparatus 13. The management device 13 authenticates the ID, and the control unit 300 determines the remaining number based on the ID, the number stored (the number of stored balls, the number of stored medals), the number of possessions (the number of possessed balls, the number of owned medals), Output valuable information such as information. Further, the control unit 300, based on the valuable value information (frequency, stored number, owned number, points, etc.) from the management device 13, for example, valuable value information such as the remaining number, saved number, owned number, points, etc. Displayed on the display unit 3e. Further, the control unit 300 outputs information for extending the expiration date of the remaining frequency to a predetermined period (for example, 20 days) to the management device 13 based on the ID, and the management device 13 based on the information, Rewrite the remaining expiration date. Further, the control unit 300 outputs information on the amount of money received to the management device 13 based on the ID, and the management device 13 integrates and writes the frequency of the money received in the frequency balance for each ID (step S318). .

  In step S318, the member IC card issued in another game hall can be used directly in the inter-station machine 3. In this case, the information on the IC card for a member of another game hall can be obtained from the information management center 16 connected to the management device 13 so as to be communicable. As a result, valuable information such as the remaining number can be obtained even if only the ID information is stored in the member IC cards of other game halls. In addition, when valuable information such as the remaining number is stored together with the ID on the member IC card, the valuable information such as the remaining number is directly read from or written to the member IC card in another game hall. It can be carried out.

  Subsequently, in step SF1, when the inserted IC card has the prize exchange information written in the prize exchange device 1500 such as the wagon 1550, the control section 300 in the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 301 reads the prize exchange information, and the control unit 300 reads the prize exchange information by the card processing unit 301 and processes at least information related to the number of game media corresponding to the prize to be exchanged as the game media number information processing means. As an example, instead of handing over the selected prize to be exchanged, processing for outputting information related to the number of game media to be withdrawn to the management device 13 is performed. The prize exchange information is as described above. The control unit 300 also stores information indicating that the inserted IC card has been reserved for a prize exchange in the gaming machine of the previous game, based on the ID information stored in the IC card or transmitted to the management device 13. Between the reservation-destination units to change the machine ID information that can identify the gaming machine of the previous game to the machine ID information of the main machine 3, 4, 6 The machine information is transmitted to the management device 13. When receiving the reservation destination machine information, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 rewrites the previous game machine information with the new machine ID information of the transmission source, and the transmission machine 3, 4, 6, the exchange information of the prize exchange POS11 to be exchanged for the prize exchange order, the scheduled execution time, and the prize exchange is transmitted. The control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 that receives these information simultaneously sends the prize exchange order, scheduled implementation time, and specific information of the prize exchange POS 11 to be exchanged (placement diagram of the prize exchange POS 11) from the management device 13. May be displayed) on the display unit. Thereafter, when the information indicating that the free gift exchange time has come is received from the management device 13, the free gift time comes to the stand machines 3, 4, and 6 of the rewritten new transmission source machine ID information in step SF11. The information to the effect will be displayed.

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 accepts a storage medium (results in SF7 in the condition determination in S311 to SE2) or accepts a new card from the card storage unit accompanying acceptance of payment (SF7 in the condition determination in steps S307 to SE2). ), A signal for opening the shutter of the individual counter 2C provided corresponding to each gaming machine is output so that the pachinko balls can flow into the individual counter 2C (step SF7).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 accepts a storage medium (results in SF2 in the condition determination in S311 to SE2) or accepts a new card from the card storage unit in accordance with acceptance of deposit (SF2 in the condition determination in steps S307 to SE2). The predetermined condition stored in the management device 13 is read out, and it is determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied (step SF2). Here, in the present prize exchange system, the predetermined condition is, for example, (1) When the number of other gaming machines or the number counted before the previous day is stored in the IC card and / or the management device 13 instead of 0 (2) A case where a predetermined time elapses after the card is discharged to the outside. Also, as the predetermined condition, any one of the above conditions (1) to (2) may be set, or a plurality of conditions may be selected and set from these conditions. The determination as to whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied may be executed by the management apparatus 13 based on the predetermined condition stored in the management apparatus 13.

  If it is determined in step SF2 that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (No in step SF2), the process executes step S319.

  If it is determined in step SF2 that the predetermined condition is satisfied (Yes in step SF2), the control unit 300 determines that the operation that does not require a normal replay fee is the mainstream (number of possessions, number of medals). ) Information rewritten into the number of savings that can be charged a replay fee (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day) and the number of holdings (the number of holdings) (Clear) The possession number information is output to the management device 13, and the control unit of the management device 13 that has received it updates the received possession number and the stored number with the possession number specified based on the card ID (step SF3). When the management device 13 determines whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied, the management device 13 stores the information related to the possessed number that satisfies the predetermined condition as the number of stored items (the number of stored balls on the day, the current day). (The number of medals stored, the number of balls stored next day, or the number of medals stored next day). After this process, the process of step S319 (process from P in FIG. 6B) is executed. Note that the replay fee for the number of possessions and the number of savings is set separately in the storage unit of the management device, and the replay fee is downloaded and set to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4 and 6 when the power is turned on in the morning. Usually, the replay fee for the number of balls is set to 0 balls / 25 balls (number of balls released once), and the replay fee for the number of savings is set to 5 balls / 25 balls (number of balls released once). In step S324, which will be described in detail later, when releasing the number or the number to be used for the game, at the time of paying out one ball, 25 balls that do not incur a replay fee will be released. In the re-release of the number, 25 balls that should be re-released that require re-play and other fees-5 re-play fees = 20 balls that are actually re-released are re-released.

  The flowchart from P in FIG. 6B will be described below. Subsequently, in step S319, the control unit 300 determines whether or not a ball rental request signal based on the player selecting the ball rental button 3b is input based on the information from the selection button detection unit 302 ( Step S319).

  Here, when the player selects and operates the ball rental button 3b, the control unit 300 receives a ball rental request signal based on information from the selection button detection unit 302 by the button operation (the ball rental button 3b). (The determination result in step S319 is Yes), and the intermediary machine 3 moves to step S320.

  When it is determined in step S319 that a ball rental request signal has been input (Yes in step S319), the control unit 300 performs step S318 corresponding to the ID of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31. The power balance read out from the management device 13 is compared with the power corresponding to the ball rental request signal, and if the power balance is larger than the frequency corresponding to the ball rental request signal, a ball rental discharge operation signal based on the ball rental request signal Is transmitted to the control unit of the pachinko machine 2 via the control unit 300, and the control unit of the pachinko machine 2 lends a predetermined number (for example, 25 balls several times) of pachinko balls to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2. (When it is a CR unit that lends a ball from the gaming machine of the inter-machine 3) (step S320). On the other hand, as the control of the intermediary machine 4, balls are lent directly from the nozzle 4h of the intermediary machine 4 to the upper plate of the gaming machine, and as the control of the intermediary machine 6, medals are lent out from the nozzles 6k. Further, the control unit 300 subtracts the frequency corresponding to the number of game media lent out from the frequency balance, and stores the subtracted frequency balance in the RAM (step S320).

  Further, when the member IC card 30 is used, it corresponds to the used frequency transmitted from the management device 13 to the intermediary machines 3, 4 and 6 in response to power-on at the start of the morning. The number of balls to be awarded, which is the ratio of how many points are granted, is updated by adding a predetermined number for each of the balls to be consumed by spending 100 yen once. The added and updated ball rental points are stored in the storage unit 200d (RAM) of the control unit 300 of the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6, and the accumulated points in step SD4 when the return button, which will be described in detail later, is pressed, are accumulated. The information is stored in the storage unit of the management device 13 based on the member ID of the member IC card 30. (Step S321). Next, the control unit 300 proceeds to the process of step S325.

  If it is determined in step S319 that a ball rental request signal has not been input (No in step S319), the control unit 300 subsequently determines the player based on information from the selection button detection unit 302. Determines whether or not a replay ball rental request signal based on selecting the replay button 3c is input (step S322).

  When the player selects and operates the replay button 3c, the control unit 300 receives a replay ball rental request signal based on information from the selection button detection unit 302 by the button operation ( It is determined that the replay button 3c has been selected (the determination result in step S322 is Yes), and the process proceeds to step S323. (Step SD4).

  If it is determined in step S322 that a replay ball rental request signal has been input (Yes in step S322), the control unit 300 determines whether the number of possessed balls (the number of medals in the case of the inter-machine 6) is 0. If it is not 0, the process proceeds to step S324 regardless of the replay FLG. If the number of possessed balls is 0, the value of the replay FLG managed based on the ID is input from the management device 13. Then, the control unit 300 determines the value of the replay FLG from the management device 13 (step S323). When the replay acceptance machine 12 accepts the replay FLG, which is a recorded value in the management apparatus 13, the replay FLG is 1. When not accepted, the replay FLG is 0. In addition to the replay FLG, the control unit 300 transmits the replay FLG changed from 1 to 0 in step S326 to 0 to the management device 13, and the replay FLG registered in the management device 13 when the next day is reached. The number of savings (which can be arbitrarily set within the range of the number of savings owned) is updated by adding to the number of savings, the number of savings for replay is set to 0, and the replay FLG is changed from 1 to 0. Further, the replay accepting machine 12 may not be provided, and the interstage machines 3, 4, 6 may be provided with the replay accepting function.

  If it is determined in step S322 that a replay ball rental request signal has not been input (No in step S322), the process proceeds to step SG3.

  If it is determined in step S323 that the number of possessed balls (the number of medals in the case of the inter-machine 6) is not 0, the control unit 300 subtracts the number of possessed balls and obtains the number of retained balls by the subtraction. It outputs so that it may discharge | release to the control part 2 of the pachinko machine 2, and the control part of the pachinko machine 2 pays back the pachinko ball for the number of balls. If it is determined in step S323 that the number of possessed balls is 0 and the replay FLG is “1” (“1” in step S323), the stored balls are used in the gaming machine to be used again in the game. In the case where the setting is made to replay the stored ball replay to be returned and it is the CR unit of the intermediary machine 2, the control unit 300 outputs a replay ball rental request signal to the control unit of the pachinko machine 2. The control unit of the pachinko machine 2 lends a predetermined number of pachinko balls from the pachinko machine 2 (step S324). In the case of the table machine 3 and the table machine 6, the above-mentioned number of possessions (the number of balls in the case of the table machine 3 and the number of medals in the case of the table machine 6) or the number of replayed balls is obtained from the nozzles 4h and 6k, respectively. Release gaming media (balls, medals) to gaming machines. The control unit 300 also adds the current number of possessions, the number of replay balls, the number of possessions or balls released by replay, the replay fee, and the added value of the number of balls collected by the replay fee to the interface circuit and the network. 8 to the management apparatus 13 via Then, the management device 13 subtracts the number of balls corresponding to the replay loan request signal from the replay savings number, and writes the replay savings number after the subtraction for each ID (step S324). A re-release fee may also be collected for the number of possessions.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S323 that the replay FLG is “0” (“0” in step S323), the pachinko ball is not lent and the process proceeds to step SG3. At this time, for example, the control unit 300 can cause the display unit 3e to display “Cannot replay”.

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 receives information on the replay savings number from the management device 13 and determines whether or not the replay savings number is “0” (step S325).

  If it is determined in step S325 that the replay savings number is “0” (Yes in step S325), the control unit 300 manages information for rewriting the value of the replay FLG to “0”. 13 is output. Then, the management device 13 rewrites the value of the replay FLG to “0” based on the ID, and the control unit 400 proceeds to SG3 (step S326).

  If it is determined in step S325 that the replay savings number (the number of balls saved on the day, the number of medals saved on the day, the number of balls saved on the next day, the number of medals on the next day) is not “0” (No in step S325), step SG3 To receive a gift exchange offer. The free gift exchange reservation is a free gift exchange service that exchanges valuable value such as the number of savings earned by the player (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day) Refers to booking. The prizes that can be exchanged by the prize exchange reservation can be performed by appropriately combining one or both of them without distinguishing between so-called general prizes and special prizes. In addition, after making a free gift exchange reservation, the player can continue playing the game (hereinafter referred to as “continuous game”).

  In step SG3, the storage medium is being accepted (goes to SG3 by the condition determination of S311 to SE2) or a new card is being accepted from the card storage unit accompanying the receipt of the deposit (goes to SG3 by the condition judgment of steps S307 to SE2). In addition, the control unit 300 accepts an offer for a gift exchange reservation from a player as follows. In order to accept a gift exchange reservation application, first, the control unit 300 displays “Premium exchange reservation” on the touch panel provided in the display unit 300e. Next, when the player presses the display area, the press detection unit of the touch panel detects the press in the display area of “Premium exchange reservation”. When the pressure detection unit detects the pressure, the control unit 300 outputs an ON-OFF signal, which is a signal indicating that “reservation for gift replacement” has been made, to an IO port terminal (terminal for reading a signal) provided in the CPU of the control unit 300. The unit 300 determines whether or not there has been a request for a prize exchange based on the state of the ON-OFF signal. When the control unit 300 determines that there is a free gift exchange reservation based on the ON-OFF signal being turned ON, the possession information and the stored number information, which are valuable values that can be exchanged for free gifts, the ID information of the storage medium, and the intermediary machine The ID information and the gift exchange reservation request information are transmitted to the management apparatus 13 via the interface circuit and the network 8. Next, the control unit 300 clears the ON-OFF signal input to the IO port to OFF, and after completing this loop from the start to the return, does not make a premium exchange reservation again in this loop. Further, upon receiving the gift exchange reservation request information, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 performs the process related to SG4 to be performed next. As a process related to SG4, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 sets information about the prize exchange order and the prize exchange execution schedule, which will be described in detail later, and then transmits information on the prize exchange order and the prize exchange execution schedule. Replies to the machine 3 via the network. The control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machine 3 that has received the prize exchange order and the scheduled exchange time of the prize exchange displays the prize exchange order and the scheduled exchange time of the prize exchange on the display unit 3e.

  When the control unit 700 in the management device 13 receives the possession number information, the stored number information, the request information for the premium exchange reservation, etc. as the processing related to the SG4, the control unit 700 is installed adjacent to another gaming machine. In accordance with the order in which similar premium exchange reservations from the intermediaries 3, 4, and 6 are received, the specific information of the premium exchange POS 11 to be exchanged corresponding to the current premium exchange reservation, the order, and the scheduled exchange timing of the premium exchange Then, at least one of them is calculated according to the selective setting of the pachinko hall, and is returned from the communication I / F via the network 8.

  In step SG4, the control unit 300 of the pedestal machine 3 (same for the pedestal machines 4 and 6) that has received the reply from the management apparatus 13 performs the prize exchange based on the prize exchange reservation received on the display unit 300e. ”And / or“ predicted prize exchange time ”, the specific information of the prize exchange POS 11 to be exchanged for prizes (the arrangement diagram of the prize exchange POS 11 may also be displayed) and the prize exchange reservation has been made. A message to that effect is also displayed.

  In step SG5, the intermediary machines 3, 4 and 6 periodically store the possession information and stored number information, which are valuable values that can be exchanged, and the intermediary machine ID information and the storage medium. ID information and the gaming state are transmitted. At this time, the processing performed by the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 includes a process for canceling the free gift exchange reservation, a process for prohibiting the update of the free gift exchange reservation order, and nothing, the free gift exchange reservation order is a predetermined order ( The setting 2 or the setting 2 is adopted until the waiting time is small), and the processing such as the setting 3 is adopted when it is lower than the predetermined order.

  In step SG6, the management device 13 receives information indicating that the prize exchange reservation order or scheduled execution time in the own machine (the inter-machine 3) has been reached after receiving the prize exchange reservation from the prize exchange POS11. Transmit to the inter-unit 3. Details of the processing from step SG3 to step SG6 will be described later.

The flow of operations among the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4 and 6, the gift exchange POS 11, and the management device 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6C. First, in step SG3, the storage medium is accepted (results in SG3 in the condition determination in S311 to SE2) or a new card is accepted from the card storage unit in accordance with the receipt of payment (the condition determination in steps S307 to SE2 reaches SG3). ), The control unit 300 accepts a gift exchange reservation offer from a player as follows. In order to accept the offer for the gift exchange reservation, first, the control unit 300 displays “Premium exchange reservation” on the touch panel provided in the display unit 300e (step S350). Next, when the player presses this display area, the touch detection unit of the touch panel detects the press in the “Premium exchange reservation” display area (step S351). When the pressing detection unit detects the pressing, it outputs an ON-OFF signal, which is a signal indicating that “reservation for gift replacement” has been made, to an IO port terminal (terminal for reading a signal) provided in the CPU of the control unit 300 (step S30). In step S352), the control unit 300 determines whether or not there has been an offer to exchange prizes based on the state of the ON-OFF signal. When the control unit 300 determines that there is a free gift exchange reservation based on the ON-OFF signal (step S353), the possession information and the stored number information, which are valuable values that can be exchanged, and the storage medium ID information. Then, the machine ID information and the gift exchange reservation request information are transmitted to the management device 13 via the interface circuit and the network 8 (step S354). Next, the control unit 300 clears the ON-OFF signal input to the IO port to OFF, and after completing this loop from the start to the return, does not make a premium exchange reservation again in this loop. Further, upon receiving the gift exchange reservation request information, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 performs the process related to SG4 to be performed next. As a process related to SG4, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 sets information about the prize exchange order and the prize exchange execution schedule, which will be described in detail later, and then transmits information on the prize exchange order and the prize exchange execution schedule. Is returned to the inter-vehicle machine 3 via the network (steps S355 and S356). The control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machine 3 that has received the prize exchange order and the scheduled time for the prize exchange displays the prize exchange order and the scheduled time for the prize exchange on the display unit 3e (step S358) Time presentation means) (step SG3). (One example of gift exchange order setting means) In addition, as a selective setting by the store clerk, in the mode of prohibiting the use of the possession number and the savings number at the time of applying for the gift exchange reservation as described above, The control unit 300 controls the display unit 3e to display 0 on the information on the possession number and the stored number. Then, the number of possessed items and the number of stored items in the inter-machine 3 are set to zero.

That is, the interstage machines 3, 4, and 6 perform different processes according to the following modes. The following modes are set in advance in the management device 13 by the store clerk via the personal computer 17, and when the business starts, the modes are set via the network 8 to the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6, the counter 9 and the gift exchange POS 11. Is set.
Mode AA1: Lock (subtraction prohibited) the counted valuable value (number of possessions, savings) at the time of making a free gift exchange reservation, and thereafter freely use the member IC card 30 and non-member IC without using the valuable value A free game is played on the inter-station machines 3, 4, and 6 into which the card 31 is inserted.
Mode AA2: A part of the value (number of possessions, number of savings) at the time the premium exchange reservation is made, which is a part, for example, the time (minutes) until the scheduled premium time x (100 balls-average basis) Priority is given to the value that does not require a replay fee for savings, and the value of about a minute is assigned to the card as the number of waiting replays.
Mode AA3: Do nothing. That is, it is left to use the counting storage medium, and when it is time to exchange the prize, the information indicating that the prize exchange reservation is executed from the prize exchange POS 11 is sent via the network 8 and the management device 13 to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6. Are exchanged based on the new count value information when the reply is received via the network 8 and the management device 13.
In any of the above modes AA1 to AA3, in order to smoothly exchange prizes, the counted valuable value received in response is locked (subtraction prohibited) and the game is also prohibited (to the gaming machines 2 and 5). It is preferable that a motor stop signal for stopping the launching motor is output by the interframe machines 3, 4, 6).

  When the control unit 700 in the management device 13 receives the possession number information, the stored number information, the request information for the premium exchange reservation, etc. as the processing related to the SG4, the control unit 700 is installed adjacent to another gaming machine. In accordance with the order in which similar premium exchange reservations from the intermediaries 3, 4, and 6 are received, the specific information of the premium exchange POS 11 to be exchanged corresponding to the current premium exchange reservation, the order, and the scheduled exchange timing of the premium exchange Then, at least one of them is calculated according to the selective setting of the pachinko hall, and is returned from the communication I / F via the network 8. As a calculation method of the scheduled time for performing the free gift exchange, it is calculated by multiplying the “average value of free gift exchange time” measured by one or more POS 11 and the “number of orders”. In addition, instead of “average value of prize exchange time” × “number of orders”, there is a difference between the type of prompt selection or the type of hesitation to select a prize for each member. “Average number of free gift exchange times” and the total value of “average free time for free gifts per member” for all members who received free gift exchange reservations in the past, and “Non-members” with free gift exchange reservations for non-members X The total value of “average value (measured value) of nonmember redeem exchange time” may be calculated as the free gift exchange scheduled time, or simply “freebie exchange time set by the store clerk in the management device 13” ”ד number of orders ”may be used. A superordinate concept of these examples is exemplified as “premium exchange order setting means for setting at least one of the order of free gift exchange and the scheduled time of free gift exchange for each offer based on past offers already accepted by the free gift exchange means” To do. (It will be described in detail later in the description of the management device 13.) (Step SG4) The management device 13 calculates -1 every time a free gift exchange with a free gift exchange reservation is made in the POS 11, and sets the "premium exchange scheduled time". Recalculation as described above, and transmitted to all the machines 3, 4, 6 that are reserved for free gift exchange, and the machines 3, 4, 6 that have received this are updated in the display section 300 e as “order”. “Predicted exchange time” and specific information of the prize exchange POS 11 to be exchanged (may be displayed in addition to the layout diagram of the prize exchange POS 11) are displayed. Further, as the control of the management apparatus 13, which will be described in detail later, the ranking and the scheduled time for performing the exchange of the prize may be recalculated based on the execution of the exchange of the prize including the prize exchange reservation of the prize exchange POS11.

As the processing of SG4, the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machine 3 (same for inter-vehicle machines 4 and 6) that has received the reply from the management device 13 performs premium exchange based on the premium exchange reservation received on the display unit 300e. At least one of “order” and “predicted exchange time” is displayed with specific information of the prize exchange POS 11 to be exchanged (the arrangement diagram of the prize exchange POS 11 may also be displayed), and a prize exchange reservation is made. A message to the effect is also displayed (step SG4). The inter-machines 3, 4, and 6 are connected so that various signals indicating the gaming state from the gaming machine and peripheral devices can be input through the interface circuit, and the control unit 300 displays the gaming state of the gaming machine through the interface circuit. And periodically transmit to the management device 13 the possessed value information and the stored number information, which are valuable exchangeable values, the machine ID information, the ID information of the storage medium, and the gaming state ( Steps S359 and S361) (Step SG5). The control unit 700 of the management device 13 that has received the gaming state determines whether or not the gaming state is a predetermined gaming state, for example, based on a gaming state signal output from a gaming machine such as a jackpot signal, For example, the game state determination based on the number of acquired game media more than the number of game media thrown into the game by the player can be exemplified, and for example, the number of game media acquired by the player is about half or less than the number of game media input to the game. It is determined whether the player is in a specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and the following processing is performed according to the settings (examples 1 to 4 below) set by the pachinko hall clerk . Depending on the model, the duration of jackpot is limited, or even the same model has multiple jackpot types, and the jackpot duration is different for each big value type, so select one of the settings 1 to 4 for the machine type and jackpot type It may be possible. In addition, if the sum of the number of valuables that can be exchanged for prizes and the number of savings is not 0 and safe + release number ≤ out (safe ≤ out may be used), processing of setting 1 for canceling the gift exchange reservation immediately You may make it perform.
As a process (step S360) performed by the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13,
Setting 1: Cancel the premium exchange reservation. In this case, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 carries out the advancement of the reservation order and the recalculation of the prize exchange estimated time associated with the deletion of the reservation registration of the reservation for the next and subsequent orders. Here, when the predetermined gaming state is over, the gift exchange request may be automatically made again in step SG3 from the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 at that time.
Setting 2: Renewal prohibition processing of the reservation order of the gift exchange reservation is performed. In this case, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 carries out the advance of the next order and the recalculation of the predicted prize exchange time in accordance with the execution of the first prize exchange reservation, and the predetermined condition (for example, the end of the big hit state). ) Pause the advancement of the reservation order until it is released.
Setting 3: Do nothing.
Setting 4: Setting 2 or setting 2 is adopted until the prize exchange reservation order is a predetermined order (the waiting time is small), and setting 3 is adopted when it is lower than the predetermined order (step SG5).
In addition, here, when the control unit 300 in the intermediary machine 3 detects a cancel button for a free gift exchange reservation in the area displayed on the touch panel of the display unit 3e of the intermediary machine 3, the fact that the free gift exchange reservation is cancelled. The information, the ID information of the storage medium, and the identification information of the intermediary machine 3 are transmitted to the management device 13 via the network 8. Upon receiving the information to cancel the free gift exchange reservation, the free gift exchange reservation registered based on the ID information of the storage medium is deleted, and the update of the free gift exchange reservation order after the order in the own machine and the scheduled time for the free gift exchange are performed. Is re-calculated, and the updated premium exchange reservation order and giveaway scheduled execution time are transmitted to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 in which the premium exchange reservations in the next and subsequent orders are entered, and the received inter-machine machines 3, 4, 6 are received. Then, on the display unit 3e, the updated prize exchange reservation order, the scheduled exchange date of the prize exchange, and the specific information (map of the arrangement location) of the prize exchange POS11 to be exchanged are displayed (step SG5).

Next, the control unit 300 moves to SG6 and performs a part of the prize exchange process that functions as a prize exchange processing unit. As described in detail later in the management device 13 and the gift exchange POS 11, the management device 13 receives a gift exchange reservation (step S 365) from the gift exchange POS 11, and receives a gift in its own machine (the inter-vehicle machine 3). Information indicating that the replacement reservation order or scheduled implementation time has been reached is transmitted to the inter-vehicle machine 3. When the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machine 3 receives this information, the following processing is performed. (Step SG6).
That is, the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machine 3 forming one end of the prize exchange process as the game hall management system 1 (premium exchange system) performs at least one of the following processes (1) to (7) as the process of SG6. Can be implemented selectively.
(1) As a process of counting game media, when the individual counter 2C is attached (only one of the pachinko corner lent out at 4 yen per ball or the pachinko corner lent out at 1 yen per ball) In many cases, the control unit 300 displays on the display unit 3e when counting with an individual counter, and according to the setting of the store clerk, the motor of the gaming machine is stopped and the gaming machine cannot be launched. At the same time, the release of new savings and holdings, and the renting of balls using the frequency are prohibited. Then, return the card until the count value of the individual counter 2C becomes> safe-out + the number of balls used for the frequency + the number of savings and the number of releases for the withdrawal of the possession number + predetermined value (eg 20 balls). When the count value of the individual counter 2C is frozen> safe-out + the number of balls used for the frequency + the number released for the withdrawal of the stored number and the number of shares + the predetermined value (e.g. 20 balls), it is counted on the card The process which memorize | stores a ball | bowl and discharges outside can be illustrated.
In addition, (2) as a process of accepting the selection of the prize exchange type and quantity, the control unit 300 displays the scenery kind alias and the exchange quantity on the display part 3e, and the button type area of the touch panel of the kind kind alias and the exchange quantity is displayed. In response to the detection, the exchange of prizes is performed within the range of the number of savings and the number of possessions, and the prize exchange to the prize exchange POS 11 is performed via the network 8 and the management device 13 according to the detection of the button pressing area of the touch panel of the confirmation button. Instruct.
(3) As a process for prompting the exchange of prizes, the control unit 300 displays information indicating that the prize exchange order has been reached on the display unit 3e, and sounds a buzzer if necessary. Call attention.
Further, (4) as a process of subtracting the valuable value for the prize to be exchanged from the acquired valuable value, the prize exchange based on the above (2) is performed in the inter-vehicle machine 3 in order to reduce the man-hours for the prize exchange in the prize exchange POS11 as much as possible The types and exchange quantities are exchanged for prizes in the range of the number of stored and possessed corresponding to the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31. When (4) is executed, the prize exchange POS 11 is instructed to exchange prizes via the network 8 and the management device 13 in (2). This is an instruction to withdraw the prize exchange amount from the stored number and number associated with 31.
In addition, (5) a medium issued or returned from a storage medium processing apparatus (between machine 3, 4, 6) installed adjacent to the gaming machine and storing or printing information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value is discharged. As a process, the control unit 300 stores, in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, the possessed number information that can specify the valuable value including the counted number of shares and the number of savings, and the number of savings information itself. Alternatively, a process of performing printing (thermal printing on the entire card leuco) and driving the belt drive of the card processing machine 201 to eject the card from the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, and 5a can be exemplified.
(6) As a process for prompting an employee to execute a prize exchange related to a gift exchange request, the control unit 300 discharges the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 to the outside, and performs card processing. When the optical sensor arranged near the card insertion slot 3a, 4a, 5a of the machine 201 detects the removal of these cards by the player, the fact is notified to the prize exchange POS 11 via the network 8 and the management device 13. The process etc. which alert | report can be illustrated. The prize exchange POS 11 receives the detection of the removal of the card, displays information such as “the customer is heading for the prize exchange POS 11”, etc., and causes the employee to exchange the prize. In addition, as a process for prompting the employee to execute a free gift exchange related to another free gift exchange that does not involve the inter-vehicle machine 3, as will be described in detail later, in order to make a reservation for the next free gift exchange, The POS 11 can be exemplified by a process for displaying the type and quantity of a prize to be exchanged for a store clerk.
(7) As a process for forcibly stopping the continuous game, the management device 13 or the control unit 300 of the intermediary machine 3 forcibly stops the pachinko ball of the gaming machine 2 by outputting the motor stop ON signal of the gaming machine 2. Can't be put into the game board. Further, for example, prohibition of paying out game media using valuable values such as frequency, number of possessions, number of savings, etc. (SG6).

  The predetermined gaming state can be set as appropriate by a pachinko hall clerk, and a plurality of predetermined gaming states can be set for each gaming machine type. The condition data for a predetermined game state may be selected from a higher data center, downloaded, and set. In other words, for the CR ○○○ pachinko machine, “predetermined gaming state” such as safe (number of balls supplied to the gaming machine) −out (number of balls shot into the gaming machine ejected from the gaming machine)> 1500 balls, etc. The condition data can be exemplified.

  It should be noted that the gift exchange offer (SG3), the prize exchange order setting (SG4), and the prize exchange order change (SG5) are executed by distributing the processes among the devices on the network 8 as in the above two examples. Is a matter of choice as appropriate, and what processing is performed by which device is not an essential requirement of the present invention. Further, the management device 13 may not be provided, and the function may be performed by another device on the network 8, for example, one of the island computers 7 or one of the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6. .

  Subsequently, based on the information from the selection button detection unit 302, the control unit 300 determines whether or not a return request signal based on selecting the return button 3d has been input (step S327).

  When the control unit 300 determines in step S327 that the return request signal has not been input (No in step S327), the control unit 300 continues based on the information from the card processing unit 301. Then, it is determined whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted (step S328).

  When it is determined in step S328 that the control unit 300 determines that the member IC card 30 is inserted based on the information from the card processing unit 301 (Yes in step S328), the control unit 300 The lamp 3f is lit in red (step S329), and the card insertion slot 3a is blocked with a solenoid (step S330). And the process after step S340 is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S328 that the control unit 300 determines that the member IC card 30 is not inserted based on the information from the card processing unit 301 (No in step S328), Based on information from the card processing unit 301, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the non-member IC card 31 is inserted (step S331).

When it is determined in step S331 that the control unit 300 determines that the non-member IC card 31 is inserted based on the information from the card processing unit 301 (Yes in step S331), the control unit 300 Then, the lamp 3f is turned on in blue (step S332), and the card insertion slot 3a is blocked with a solenoid (step S330). Then, the processing after step S340 is executed, and if the determination result in step S331 is No, the process returns to start.
When the control unit 300 determines in step S327 that a return request signal has been input (Yes in step S327), the control unit 300 updates the valuable value (frequency, possession, storage) as a result of the game. Number, various points) and the card ID are transmitted to the management device 13. The management apparatus 13 stores the updated valuable value information for each ID, and the control unit 300 proceeds to step S333. (Step SD4). In addition, when the information indicating that the prize exchange reservation order has been reached in the inter-vehicle machine 3 is received, information indicating that the card has been removed from the management device 13 and other valuable value information (final corresponding to the card) In the mode that prohibits the use of savings and holdings after reservations for savings, holdings, frequencies, and prize exchanges, the number and savings at the time of applying for a freezing effect reservation with frozen specifications were acquired after the prohibition. The management device 13 that has received the information to that effect sends information to the gift exchange POS 11 that the card number and the card have been removed. The control unit of the free gift exchange POS 11 displays information based on the card being removed on the table where the free gift exchange reservation has been made, for example, that the customer of the XXX series that made the free gift exchange reservation is heading here. Become.

  In addition, the prize exchange processing means 713 of the management device 13 outputs a signal indicating that the display of the acquired valuable value is 0 in the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 etc. installed adjacent to the gaming machine. When the control units 300 of 3, 4, and 6 input the signals, the display units 305 and 306 output signals that display the acquired valuable value to 0. Thus, the player recognizes that the acquired valuable value has become 0 and prohibits the player from using the game again, and the control unit 300 permits the subsequent counting, and the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 When the card is discharged from the card processing unit 301, the control unit 300 of the management device 13 calculates the total acquired valuable value obtained by adding the calculated valuable value to the acquired valuable value, and the control unit 300 Transmits to the gift exchange POS11. The prize exchange POS 11 that has received the signal makes it possible to exchange prizes using the data. In other words, since the display of the pedestrian machine is set to 0 and is prohibited from being used again in the game, it is possible to prevent the player from using the valuable value for which the offer has been made in the game. In addition, when the subsequent counting is permitted and the card is ejected from the intermediary machine, the management device uses the total acquired valuable value obtained by adding the calculated valuable value to the acquired valuable value, and the free gift exchange using the free gift exchange POS Therefore, when there is an uncounted game medium, the valuable value obtained by continuing the game using the fraction or the like thereafter can be further used for prize exchange.

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines whether or not there is the non-member IC card 31 based on information from the card processing unit 301 (step S333).

  If it is determined in step S333 that the control unit 300 determines that there is no non-member IC card 31 based on the information from the card processing unit 301 (No in step S333), the control unit 300 stores the card in the card processing unit 301. Information for returning the member IC card 30 is output from the insertion slot 3a. The card processing unit 301 returns the member IC card 30 based on the information (step S334). And the process below step SF4 is performed. When the member card is returned, information indicating that the member card has been returned, and the card ID, the machine ID, and all the valuable values (frequency, number of possessions, number of savings “there is the amount for the next day, the same day”) are managed. 13 through the network 8. Upon receiving these information, the control unit 13 of the management device 13 deletes the gaming machine ID and stores all valuable values in the storage unit based on the machine ID and the card ID, and exchanges the prize for the card ID. If there is a reservation, information indicating that it is currently moving to the free gift exchange POS 11 is transmitted to the free gift exchange POS 11 via the network 8 for leaving the inter-vehicle machine XX. At this time, the POS 11 to be exchanged according to the machine ID is selected and transmitted (step S334). Then, the processing after step SF4 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S333 that the control unit 300 determines that there is the non-member IC card 31 based on the information from the card processing unit 301 (Yes in step S333), then, the non-member It is determined whether or not the IC card 31 has a frequency balance (step S335).

  If the determination in step S335 determines that the non-member IC card 31 has a power balance based on the information from the card processing unit 301 (Yes in step S335), the card processing unit 301 In addition, information for returning the non-member IC card 31 is output from the card insertion slot 3a. Then, the card processing unit 301 returns the non-member IC card 31 based on the information (step S336). When the non-member card is returned, information indicating that the non-member card has been returned, the card ID, the machine ID, and the entire valuable value (frequency and number) are transmitted to the management device 13 via the network 8. . Upon receiving these information, the control unit 13 of the management device 13 deletes the gaming machine ID and stores all valuable values in the storage unit based on the machine ID and the card ID, and exchanges the prize for the card ID. If there is a reservation, information indicating that it is currently moving to the free gift exchange POS 11 is transmitted to the free gift exchange POS 11 via the network 8 for leaving the inter-vehicle machine XX. At this time, the POS 11 to be exchanged according to the machine ID is selected and transmitted (step S336). And the process below step SF4 is performed.

  If it is determined in step S335 that the non-member IC card 31 does not have a power balance based on the information from the card processing unit 301 (No in step S335), the control unit 300 continues with the card. It is determined whether the storage amount of the storage unit (not shown) is a limit (step S337).

  When it is determined in step S337 that the storage amount is the limit (Yes in step S337), the control unit 300 causes the card processing unit 301 to transport the non-member IC card 31 to the card collection unit 3g. Is output. Then, the card processing unit 301 conveys the non-member IC card 31 to the card collection unit 3g (step S338). When the non-member card is returned, information indicating that the non-member card has been returned, the card ID, the machine ID, and the entire valuable value (frequency and number) are transmitted to the management device 13 via the network 8. . Upon receiving these information, the control unit 13 of the management device 13 deletes the gaming machine ID and stores all valuable values in the storage unit based on the machine ID and the card ID, and exchanges the prize for the card ID. If there is a reservation, information indicating that it is currently moving to the free gift exchange POS 11 is transmitted to the free gift exchange POS 11 via the network 8 for leaving the inter-vehicle machine XX. At this time, the POS 11 to be exchanged according to the machine ID is selected and transmitted (step S338). And the process below step SF4 is performed. And the process below step SF4 is performed.

  If it is determined in step S337 that the storage amount is not the limit (No in step S337), the control unit 300 stores information for storing the non-member IC card 31 in a card storage unit (not shown). The data is output to the card processing unit 301. Then, the card processing unit 301 stores the non-member IC card 31 in a card storage unit (not shown) (step S339). When the non-member card is returned, information indicating that the non-member card has been returned, the card ID, the machine ID, and the entire valuable value (frequency and number) are transmitted to the management device 13 via the network 8. . Upon receiving these information, the control unit 13 of the management device 13 deletes the gaming machine ID and stores all valuable values in the storage unit based on the machine ID and the card ID, and exchanges the prize for the card ID. If there is a reservation, information indicating that it is currently moving to the free gift exchange POS 11 is transmitted to the free gift exchange POS 11 via the network 8 for leaving the inter-vehicle machine XX. At this time, the POS 11 to be exchanged according to the machine ID is selected and transmitted (step S339). And the process below step SF4 is performed.

  In step SF4 processing, the control unit 300 reads a predetermined condition stored in the management apparatus 13 and determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied (step SF4). Here, in the present gift exchange system, the predetermined condition is, for example, (1) a predetermined time such as (1) counting as a possessed number, or when a predetermined time has elapsed since being stored in the management device 13 as a possessed number, or a predetermined time such as a closing time (2) Member IC card 30 and non-members that store information that can specify at least the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day) (3) Information that can identify at least the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) when the storage medium such as the IC card 31 is taken out When a storage medium such as the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted into a different machine from the machine that was inserted when managed as a possession number ( 4) When exchanging prizes, etc. Cormorant. Further, any one of the above conditions (1) to (4) may be set as the predetermined condition, or a plurality of conditions may be selected and set from these conditions. The determination as to whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied may be executed by the management apparatus 13 based on the predetermined condition stored in the management apparatus 13.

  If it is determined in step SF4 that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (No in step SF4), the process in step S340 is executed.

  If it is determined in step SF4 that the predetermined condition is satisfied (Yes in step SF4), the control unit 300 stores the information relating to the holding number that satisfies the predetermined condition (the number of balls stored on the day, the number of items stored on the day). The information rewritten into the number of medals, the number of stored medals for the next day, and the number of stored medals for the next day) and the information for subtracting the number from the managed number are output to the management device 13 (step SF5). When the management device 13 determines whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied, the management device 13 stores the information related to the possessed number that satisfies the predetermined condition as the number of stored items (the number of stored balls on the day, the current day). (Number of medals saved, number of medals for the next day, number of medals for the next day). After this processing, return and return to the start.

  Note that the operation of the intermediary machine 3 is not limited to the above-described operation. For example, the lamp 3f is turned on or off according to a predetermined lighting pattern, or the card is replenished when there is no non-member IC card 31 to be issued. It is also possible to execute processing related to the request, the work performed by the employee in response to the request, the work of transporting the ball box to the counter 9 by the employee, and the like as necessary. Moreover, the operation | movement of the above pedestal machine 3 can be performed similarly to the above also in the pedestal machine 4 and the pedestal machine 6. FIG.

(Counter 9)
Next, a counter 9 for counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the counter 9, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the components of the counter 9, and FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of operations in the counter 9.

  First, the configuration of the counter 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the counter 9 includes a card insertion slot 9a, a game medium insertion section 9b, an all button 9c, a counting result display section 9d, a return button 9e, a receipt ticket issuing slot 9f, a signal transmission / reception section 9h, a call button. 9i etc. are provided.

  The counter 9 counts the number of pachinko balls or medals. The counter 9 is a device arranged at the island end where the gaming machines 2 and 5 are arranged. When the individual counter 2C is attached to the gaming machines 2 and 5, the so-called counter 9 disposed on the island edge is not necessary, but attached to the slot machine 5. Since the provided individual counter 2C is not yet general, an island edge counter is almost adopted as the medal counter. In addition, when there are islands with pachinko machines that have not introduced individual counters 2C, 1 yen per ball, 4 yen lending corners, one is often used when one is operated by an individual counter and the other is operated by a counter 9. Is a counting machine. Further, the island edge counter can offer a free gift exchange reservation immediately after counting as a free gift exchange receiving means. When the member IC card 30 is inserted into the card insertion slot 9 a that accepts only the member IC card 30, the counter 9 reads the ID stored in the member IC card 30 and counts the counted value Is stored in the management device 13 as the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) based on the ID. Further, the counting machine 9 may reduce the points given by using the member IC card 30 as, for example, the number of balls, and add the reduced number of balls to the number of balls counted by the counting machine 9. it can.

  On the other hand, when the member IC card 30 is not inserted into the card insertion slot 9a, the counted information is recorded on the receipt as, for example, a barcode, and the receipt is issued from the receipt ticket issuing slot 9f. In addition, the simple management ID is recorded on the receipt, and the simple management ID is managed by the management device 13 together with the number of balls counted by the counter 9 until the prize is exchanged using the receipt. . The medium for recording the counted information is not limited to a receipt. For example, the counted information may be stored in a storage medium such as an IC card and issued as a savings card.

  The counting result display unit 9d is configured by, for example, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display or the like, and displays predetermined information associated with the operation of the counter 9.

  The counter 9 includes a signal transmission / reception unit 9h, and transmits / receives information to / from the store clerk card 32 possessed by the employee via the signal transmission / reception unit 9h.

  Furthermore, the counting machine 9 includes a calling button 9i. For example, when counting the acquired pachinko balls and medals, the counting machine 9 can call an employee and witness or ask the employee for a counting operation.

  Further, the counter 9 reads out the prize exchange information written in the prize exchange device 1500 such as the wagon 1550 from the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, and at least the game corresponding to the selected prize. Processing for outputting information related to the number of media to the management apparatus 13 is performed. This process is executed by the game medium number information processing means of the counter 9.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the counter 9 is mainly composed of a control unit 400, a card processing unit 401, a recording medium processing unit 402, a selection button detection unit 403, a counting processing unit 404, and an employee information reading unit 405. Yes.

  The control unit 400 controls each component device in the counter 9 and performs information communication with, for example, the management device 13 other than the counter 9, and mainly includes an interface circuit, a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. Is done. The CPU executes various arithmetic processes using programs, data, and the like stored in the storage means such as ROM and RAM. In the control unit 400, signals are input / output between the counting result display unit 9d, the card processing unit 401, the recording medium processing unit 402, the selection button detection unit 403, the counting processing unit 404, and the employee information reading unit 405. And the input / output of signals to / from the management device 13 via the network 8 are controlled.

  Here, the program stored in the storage means such as the ROM or RAM includes a program for executing the processing operation of the counter 9 for counting game media.

  The card processing unit 401 reads, for example, an ID or valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 inserted from the card insertion slot 9a, and sends the read information to the control unit 400. And writing the updated valuable information from the control unit 400 to the member IC card 30. For example, the reader / writer is configured.

  The card processing unit 401 also functions as an information processing unit for the number of game media, and reads premium exchange information written in the premium exchange device 1500 such as the wagon 1550 from the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31. Thus, at least a process for outputting information related to the number of game media corresponding to the selected prize to the management apparatus 13 and a process for outputting to the management apparatus 13 via the control unit 400 are performed.

  The recording medium processing unit 402 records the number of balls and the simple management ID counted by the counting processing unit 404 on the receipt, for example, as a barcode, and issues the recorded receipt from the receipt ticket issuing port 9f. . The recording medium processing unit 402 may store the number of balls counted by the counting processing unit 404 and the simple management ID in a storage medium such as an IC card and issue it as a savings card.

  The selection button detection unit 403 detects that the all button 9c, the return button 9e, and the call button 9i have been pressed, and outputs a signal to the control unit 400 based on the pressed signal.

  The counting processing unit 404 counts the number of balls thrown into the game medium throwing unit 9b and outputs the counted information to the control unit 400. The result counted by the counting processing unit 404 can be displayed on the counting result display unit 9d, for example.

  The employee information reading unit 405 carries the ball box to the counter 9 and reads information that can identify an employee who performs operations such as counting from the store clerk card 32, for example. The employee information reading unit 405 is composed of a reader / writer, for example.

  Counting in the counter 9 is performed as follows. When a game medium (ball, medal) is inserted into the game medium input unit 9b, the control unit 400 counts the game medium aligned in the alignment lane one by one with a proximity sensor (a signal indicating that the metal is in proximity). Output a detection signal. The clock obtained by waveform shaping the detection signal is counted to obtain a total value. Therefore, when the all button 9c is pressed, the selection button detection unit 403 outputs a signal indicating all of this. Based on the signal input to the effect, the controller 400 counts the received member IC card 30, the non-member IC card 31, or game media such as balls and medals in the receipt if there is no such card. Is stored, printed, and the count result is output to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 based on the card ID information or the ID information indicated by the barcode of the receipt. The control unit 700 of the management device 13 that has received the count result and the ID information stores the count result as the number of saved items (the number of stored balls and the number of stored medals) based on the ID information.

  Next, a gift exchange reservation can be made. As an offer for a free gift exchange reservation, when the free gift exchange reservation button 9k arranged on the player side on the front of the aircraft is pressed, the control unit 400 of the counter 9 makes a free gift exchange reservation from the selection button detection unit 403. Enter the information to the effect. Then, the control unit 400 outputs the ID information of the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31 and information indicating that the gift exchange reservation has been made to the management device 13 via the communication I / F and the network 8 ( An example of a gift exchange receiving means). Subsequent processing is the same as SG3, SG4, SG5, and SG6 of FIG. 6B described above in the description of the interframe machines 3, 4, and 6. When the return button 9e of the selection button detection unit 403 is pressed, the control unit 400 drives the received member IC card 30 and non-member IC card 31 by belt driving and discharges them to the outside based on the press. A receipt is issued. The IC card 30 for members and the IC card 31 for non-members are inserted into the inter-machines 3, 4, and 6 and subtracted within the range of the number of savings, and the game is performed by re-releasing the subtracted game media. Can do. When a prize exchange reservation is made during a game or is notified when the prize exchange reservation time is reached, the fact is notified in the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 and the details are as described in FIG. 6B. . The above description is an example as a prize exchange receiving means in the counter 9 as a device installed on the island edge. Also, here, a part of the counting result is reserved as a storage ball for exchanging prizes, and the remaining counting result requires a replay fee that can be re-released as the number of gaming balls until the prize exchange reservation is implemented. It may be registered in association with the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 (stored in the card and / or stored in the storage unit of the management device 13 based on the card ID) as a non-member. The number of possessions at that time is the time until the gift exchange reservation time (minutes) / (100 balls fired per minute-the average base of the hole (for example, 19 balls, how many balls out of 100 balls to return to the customer) Value)). In the meantime, if the customer wins a big win, when the clerk makes a free gift exchange reservation, the prize will be placed at the point where the free gift exchange POS 11 is arranged by adding the number of balls increased by the big hit to the reserved storage. You may make it reserve beforehand at an exchange counter. In this case, the prize exchange POS11ga is specified in advance based on the customer's wishes or the prize exchange results so far, so the prize can be reserved by the store clerk without waiting for the customer's selection, so the prize exchange time is reduced. it can.

That is, the counter 9 performs different processes according to the following modes. The following modes are set in advance in the management device 13 by the store clerk via the personal computer 17, and when the business starts, the modes are set via the network 8 to the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6, the counter 9 and the gift exchange POS 11. Is set.
Mode AA1: Lock (subtraction prohibited) the counted valuable value (number of possessions, savings) at the time of making a free gift exchange reservation, and thereafter freely use the member IC card 30 and non-member IC without using the valuable value A free game is played on the inter-station machines 3, 4, and 6 into which the card 31 is inserted.
Mode AA2: A part of the value (number of possessions, number of savings) at the time the premium exchange reservation is made, which is a part, for example, the time (minutes) until the scheduled premium time x (100 balls-average basis) Priority is given to the value that does not require a replay fee for savings, and the value of about a minute is assigned to the card as the number of waiting replays.
Mode AA3: Do nothing. That is, it is left to use the counting storage medium, and when it is time to exchange the prize, the information indicating that the prize exchange reservation is executed from the prize exchange POS 11 is sent via the network 8 and the management device 13 to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6. Are exchanged based on the new count value information when the reply is received via the network 8 and the management device 13.
In any of the above modes AA1 to AA3, in order to smoothly exchange prizes, the counted valuable value received in response is locked (subtraction prohibited) and the game is also prohibited (to the gaming machines 2 and 5). It is preferable that a motor stop signal for stopping the launching motor is output by the interframe machines 3, 4, 6).

  The device units controlled by the control unit 400, such as the card processing unit 401, the recording medium processing unit 402, the selection button detection unit 403, the counting processing unit 404, and the employee information reading unit 405, operate as follows. (FIG. 9).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 9 showing the flow of the operation in the counter 9 shows a flowchart of the main routine in the counter 9 executed by the controller 400. First, the IC card inserted from the card insertion slot 9a is inserted into the wagon. When having the free gift exchange information written in the free gift exchange device 1500 such as 1550, the card processing unit 401 reads the free gift exchange information, and the control unit 400 reads the free gift exchange information and the IC card read out by the card processing unit 401. Is output to the management apparatus 13 (step SF1).

  Here, the prize exchange information is information relating to prize exchange, and for example, the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the stored medals on the next day) Number), information relating to a prize selected by the prize exchanging device 1500 such as a prize ID, and the like.

  Then, the control part 400 reads the predetermined condition memorize | stored in the management apparatus 13, and determines whether the predetermined condition is satisfy | filled (step SF2). Here, in the present gift exchange system, the predetermined condition is, for example, (1) a predetermined time such as (1) counting as a possessed number, or when a predetermined time has elapsed since being stored in the management device 13 as a possessed number, or a predetermined time such as a closing time (2) Member IC card 30 and non-members that store information that can specify at least the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day) (3) Information that can identify at least the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) when the storage medium such as the IC card 31 is taken out When a storage medium such as the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted into a different machine from the machine that was inserted when managed as a possession number ( 4) When exchanging prizes, etc. Cormorant. Further, any one of the above conditions (1) to (4) may be set as the predetermined condition, or a plurality of conditions may be selected and set from these conditions. The determination as to whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied may be executed by the management apparatus 13 based on the predetermined condition stored in the management apparatus 13.

  When it is determined in step SF2 that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (No in step SF2), the control unit 400 executes the process in S417.

  If it is determined in step SF2 that the predetermined condition is satisfied (Yes in step SF2), the control unit 400 stores the information relating to the holding number that satisfies the predetermined condition (the number of balls stored on the day, the number of items stored on the day). The information rewritten into the number of medals, the number of medals for the next day, and the number of medals for the next day) and the information for subtracting the number from the managed number are output to the management device 13 (step SF3). When the management device 13 determines whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied, the management device 13 stores the information related to the possessed number that satisfies the predetermined condition as the number of stored items (the number of stored balls on the day, the current day). (Number of medals saved, number of medals for the next day, number of medals for the next day).

  Then, the control unit 400 counts game media (step S417). Further, the control unit 400 converts the counted number of game media such as pachinko balls into a unified unit based on the gaming machine ID from which the game media is obtained (step S417). Here, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, the value of the pachinko ball to be discharged may vary depending on the model. For example, there is a gaming machine in which one pachinko ball is converted into 4 yen and discharged (rented 4 yen). For example, there is a gaming machine that discharges in terms of 2 yen conversion (2 yen loan) or 1 yen conversion (1 yen loan). In such a situation, in order to manage the acquired number of game media in terms of a predetermined constant value, the above-described process of converting the counted number of game media into a unified unit is executed. Note that the value of the above-described gaming medium can be set for each of the inter-machine machines, the gaming machines, the gaming islands, and the gaming machine groups. Here, for each gaming machine group, when a plurality of gaming machines are installed on one gaming island, it means each group when gaming machines are grouped by type. The number of balls counted by lending 4 yen, lending 2 yen, lending 1 yen is stored in the storage unit of the management device 13 as a separate account based on the card ID, and is further separated from these accounts. The account is also stored in the storage unit of the management apparatus 13 as a unified unit (for example, a yen unit) based on the card ID.

  Next, the control unit 400 in the counter 9 as a device installed at the island edge performs a premium exchange reservation process in SF4. First, as a free gift exchange accepting unit, processing related to accepting a free gift exchange reservation application is performed. That is, when the prize exchange reservation button 9k arranged on the player side on the front side of the machine body of the counter 9 is pressed, the control unit 400 of the counter 9 indicates that the prize exchange reservation has been made from the selection button detection unit 403. Enter the information. Then, the control unit 400 outputs the ID information of the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31 and information indicating that the gift exchange reservation has been made to the management device 13 via the communication I / F and the network 8 ( An example of a gift exchange receiving means). As processing after this, instead of the subject called the control unit 300 of the intermediary machine 3 as in the case of SG3, SG4, SG5, and SG6 in FIG. The subject is the control unit 400 of the counter 9.

  In counting the game media, the count processing unit 404 counts the game media input to the game media input unit 9b (step S417). The result counted by the counting processing unit 404 is output to the control unit 400. The control unit 400 can also output the coefficient result to, for example, the counting result display unit 9d.

  Subsequently, the control unit 400 determines whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted based on the information from the card processing unit 401 (step S423).

  If it is determined in step S423 that the member IC card 30 has not been inserted (No in step S423), the control unit 400 determines the number of balls counted by the counting processing unit 404 and the simple management ID. Information is output to the management device 13 via the network 8, and information on the number of balls and the simple management ID counted by the count processing unit 404 is output from the control unit 400 to the recording medium processing unit 402. Based on the information output from the control unit 400, the recording medium processing unit 402 records the number of balls and the simple management ID on the receipt as, for example, a barcode, and issues a receipt from the receipt ticketing opening 9f (step S424). ), Return to start.

  If it is determined in step S423 that the member IC card 30 is inserted (Yes in step S423), the control unit 400 is stored in the member IC card 30 read by the card processing unit 401. The ID is entered (step S426).

  Subsequently, the control unit 400 determines whether or not the return button 9e has been pressed based on the information from the selection button detection unit 403 (step S427).

  If it is determined in step S427 that the return button 9e has not been pressed (No in step S427), the control unit 400 returns the process and returns to the start.

  On the other hand, when the player who has inserted the member IC card 30 presses the return button 9e, the control unit 400 determines that the return button 9e is pressed based on the information from the selection button detection unit 403 by pressing the button. (The determination result in step S427 is Yes), and the member IC card 30 is returned from the card insertion slot 9a by the processing of the card processing unit 401 (step S428).

  Further, the control unit 400 transmits the ID read by the card processing unit 401 and the number of balls counted by the counting processing unit 404 to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S429). Then, in the management device 13, based on the ID, the number of balls counted by the counting processing unit 404 is stored in the stored number (the number of stored balls for the day, the number of stored medals for the day, the number of stored balls for the next day, the number of stored medals for the next day). Addition is performed (step S429).

  Here, in step S429, if the number of savings after the addition (the number of savings on the current day, the number of savings on the current day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day) is displayed, the total number of savings (the number of savings on the day, This is preferable because the total number of medals stored, number of stored medals the next day, and number of medals stored the next day) can be grasped. The counter 9 includes a pachinko ball and a medal used in a slot machine.

  The operation of the counter 9 is not limited to the above-described operation. For example, when the member IC card 30 is not returned, or when the receipt runs out or the receipt is jammed, the player presses the call button 9i. You may do it. In addition, processing related to pressing of a call button at that time, calling of an employee, information communication with the wireless communication system 23 and the management device 13 at the time of calling, work of an employee who responds to the call, release of the call, etc. It is good also as performing as needed.

(Premium exchange POS11)
Next, a receipt or non-member IC card 31 (savings card) on which the information of the accepted IC card 30 and the number of savings (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day) is recorded. ) To the number of savings (the number of balls saved on the day, the number of medals saved on the day, the number of balls saved on the next day, the number of medals on the next day) When the prize dispenser 18 is added, the prize type is displayed according to the type of prize exchanged according to the number of savings (the number of saved items on the day, the number of saved items on the day, the number of saved items on the next day, the number of saved items on the next day). The prize exchange POS 11 for instructing the type and quantity of prizes to be issued will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the appearance of the gift exchange POS 11, FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the components of the gift exchange POS 11, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of operations in the gift exchange POS 11.

  First, the configuration of the gift exchange POS 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 10 shows a schematic diagram of the gift exchange POS 11. The gift exchange POS 11 includes a card insertion slot 11 a, a password input numeric keyboard 11 b, a barcode reader 11 c, a display unit 11 d, a special gift button 11 e, A general prize selection unit 11f, a signal transmission / reception unit 11g, a button group 11h including a plurality of types of buttons, and the like are provided.

  The prize exchange POS 11 is the number of game media counted by the individual counter 2C and the counter 9 based on the ID by the member IC card 30, the non-member IC card 31 or the receipt inserted from the card insertion slot 11a. Management device 13 for the number of possessions (the number of possessed balls, the number of possessed medals) and the number of savings (the number of accumulated balls on the current day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of medaled on the next day) And specifying based on the response from the management device 13. Then, the type name and quantity of the prizes to be exchanged, which are sequentially selected within the range of the total value of the specified number of possessed and stored, are displayed. When the prize dispenser 18 is provided, the type and quantity of prizes to be paid out are instructed to the prize dispenser 18, and the prizes according to the kind of prize instructed from the prize dispenser 18 are paid out in the designated quantity. In the case of using a receipt, the barcode content is read by the barcode reader 11c, and the number of possessions and the number of savings are specified in the same manner as the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31 described above.

  Further, when a merchant card such as a wagon sale, which will be described later, is inserted, the premium exchange POS 11 reads, for example, all premium exchange information stored in the merchant card and outputs the information to the management device 13. It also has. Here, as the all prize exchange information, for example, various types of selected prizes (such as prize IDs) and the number of information, information relating to the player who selected the prize (such as a card ID), business relating to prize exchange All the information on the total amount in a predetermined period such as one business day in which a prize is exchanged for a plurality of players, and the amount information of individual prizes in a predetermined period such as one business day in which a plurality of players are exchanged a prize. All prize exchange amounts related to prize exchanges conducted by prize exchange devices that may be operated by companies other than the game hall such as the wagon 1550 and the specified prize service counter can be calculated and specified. Any information may be used. In addition, when the prize exchange reservation accepted by the prize exchange accepting means provided in the interstage machines 3, 4, 6, the counter 9, and the prize exchange POS 11 is made, the prize exchange POS 11 has the management device 13. A prize exchange instruction signal is received from the employee, and instructions for executing a prize exchange are sequentially given to employees in accordance with a prize exchange reservation.

  More specifically, a business start instruction input is input to the free gift exchange POS 11, and the free gift exchange POS 11 starts the sales mode. Next, when a player who comes to the prize exchange counter provided with the prize exchange POS 11 at any time brings the member IC card 30, the non-member IC card 31 or the receipt associated with the counted valuable value, the prize exchange is performed at any time. Do. When the number of customers who wish to exchange prizes increases and waits for prize exchange after making a line, it is attached to the management device 13 by pressing a button for starting a prize exchange reservation in the button group 11h at the discretion of the store clerk. When the instruction from the personal computer 17 (operation of a store clerk in the management room) or the number of waiting for a predetermined free gift exchange reservation exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 10 people), the measured free gift exchange interval becomes a predetermined value (for example, 20 seconds). If it exceeds (the determination is made by the gift exchange POS 11 or the management device 13), the acceptance of the gift exchange reservation may be automatically started. Prior to the start of accepting a free gift exchange reservation, when a free gift exchange reservation is made from the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 and the counter 9, a display, voice guidance, etc. are provided for visiting the free gift exchange counter where the free gift exchange POS 11 is located. It is recommended that processing for prompting is performed. Further, a prize exchange may be performed with priority given to the former for a player who has visited the prize exchange counter and a player who has made a prize exchange reservation within a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds).

  When accepting a free gift exchange reservation at the free gift exchange POS 11, for example, for the 10th and subsequent customers, during the exchange of free gifts of other customers, the card insertion slot 11 a, barcode reader 11 c, or free gift The prize exchange accepting apparatus 11j, which is a second card reader connected to the outside of the exchange POS 11, accepts prize exchange sequentially by touch and go, and allows another game machine to replay. The gift exchange accepting apparatus also includes a bar code reader for receipt customers. The customer who is exchanging other prizes is exchanging the prize, and the card of the customer who is exchanging the prize is inserted into the card insertion slot 11a, and the card being inserted by the customer is exchanged for the prize. Since the confusion occurs when the card is inserted or removed for reservation, the prize exchange receiving device 11j is provided exclusively for accepting the prize exchange reservation so that such confusion does not occur. The prize exchange acceptance device 11j is detachable and is connected to the prize exchange POS 11 main body via a serial line or a LAN line.

  The prize exchange POS 11 and / or the prize exchange accepting apparatus 11j as the second card reader functions as a prize exchange accepting means and is an apparatus installed on the island edge. In the prize exchange POS 11 and the prize exchange accepting apparatus 11j which is the second card reader, the functions of the prize exchange accepting means are the radio wave signal transmission for inquiry for the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31, and When the reading operation of the bar code reader is periodically performed and these storage media are detected, the ID information is read, together with information indicating that a free gift exchange reservation is desired (premium exchange POS 11), and the management device 13 via the network 8. Send. In the control unit 700 of the management device 13, if there is information indicating that the received free gift exchange reservation is desired, the free gift exchange order is incremented by 1 based on the number of free gift exchange reservations that have not been exchanged in the past based on the ID information. Is calculated by multiplying the average value of the measured free gift exchange times by the number obtained by adding 1 to the number of free gift exchange reservations that have not been exchanged in the past.

  When the control unit 700 of the management device 13 calculates the prize exchange order and the scheduled execution timing of the prize exchange as described above, the prize exchange order is given to the prize exchange POS 11 via the network 8 and the prize exchange order is executed. Reply the scheduled time.

  Upon receiving the reply, the gift exchange POS 11 displays the order of gift exchange and the scheduled time for the gift exchange on the display unit 11d and the gift exchange reception device 11j, if any, on the display unit 11j.

Then, the gift exchange POS 11 (the same applies to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 and the counter 9) performs different processes according to the following modes. The following modes are set in advance in the management device 13 by the store clerk via the personal computer 17, and when the business starts, the modes are set via the network 8 to the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6, the counter 9 and the gift exchange POS 11. Is set.
Mode AA1: Lock (subtraction prohibited) the counted valuable value (number of possessions, savings) at the time of making a free gift exchange reservation, and thereafter freely use the member IC card 30 and non-member IC without using the valuable value A free game is played on the inter-station machines 3, 4, and 6 into which the card 31 is inserted.
Mode AA2: A part of the value (number of possessions, number of savings) at the time the premium exchange reservation is made, which is a part, for example, the time (minutes) until the scheduled premium time x (100 balls-average basis) Priority is given to the value that does not require a replay fee for savings, and the value of about a minute is assigned to the card as the number of waiting replays.
Mode AA3: Do nothing. That is, it is left to use the counting storage medium, and when it is time to exchange the prize, the information indicating that the prize exchange reservation is executed from the prize exchange POS 11 is sent via the network 8 and the management device 13 to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6. Are exchanged based on the new count value information when the reply is received via the network 8 and the management device 13.
In any of the above modes AA1 to AA3, in order to smoothly exchange prizes, the counted valuable value received in response is locked (subtraction prohibited) and the game is also prohibited (to the gaming machines 2 and 5). It is preferable that a motor stop signal for stopping the launching motor is output by the interframe machines 3, 4, 6).

Also, as described above, the player can complete a free gift exchange reservation at the free gift exchange POS 11 and can play with any game machine without having to wait for a long time. You can kill time at the place.

  In addition, if the player who made a reservation for the prize is in the order of the prize exchange or when the prize exchange time is reached, the gaming machine is stopped as described above, but if a stop signal is given, a big hit signal is output. If it has been, the stop signal is not output from the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6. Then, in the management device 13, the prize exchange order changing means is activated, and information indicating that the current prize exchange reservation process is canceled is displayed on the display section 11d in the prize exchange POS11. The clerk sees the information that the prize exchange reservation process is canceled, and returns the prize put in the basket to the original shelf again.

  As a normal gift exchange process, the gift exchange POS 11 reads at least the gift exchange information written in the gift exchange device 1500 such as the wagon 1550 from the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 and is selected at least. A process for outputting information related to the number of game media corresponding to the prize to the management device 13 is performed. This process is executed by the game medium number information processing means of the gift exchange POS11.

  Also, the gift exchange POS 11 performs processing for writing on the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 the gift exchange permission information that enables the gift exchange in the gift exchange device 1500 such as the wagon 1550 or the service counter. This process is executed by the prize exchange permission writing means of the prize exchange POS11. In addition, as prize exchange permission information, for example, the number of game media acquired by the player in the game, such as the number of pachinko balls possessed and stored (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day), etc. Information on the number of acquired game media related to, etc., is not limited thereto. The prize exchange permission information is as described above.

  Here, as the prize exchange permission information, the number of acquired game media related to the number of game media such as the number of pachinko balls held and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) are used. When the prize is exchanged, the prize exchange device 1500 updates the acquired game medium number information based on the prize selected by the player, and the prize exchange POS 11 outputs the updated prize exchange information to the management apparatus 13. It may be. When flag information is used as the gift exchange permission information, the gift exchange device 1500 stores the gift exchange information based on the prize selected by the player in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31. The prize exchange information stored in the prize exchange POS 11 may be output to the management apparatus 13.

  Furthermore, the free gift exchange POS 11 functions as, for example, a free gift exchange information reading unit that reads information on a storage medium in which full free gift exchange information relating to all free gifts exchanged by a plurality of players in the free gift exchange device 1500 is written. You may let them. Then, the prize exchange POS 11 outputs the read all prize exchange information to the management device 13. The storage medium in which all prize exchange information is written is possessed by a trader who performs prize exchange or merchandise sales using, for example, a wagon 1550 or a service counter. Hereinafter, a storage medium such as an IC card possessed by a trader is referred to as a trader card. In addition, information such as an ID that can identify the trader is also stored in the trader card.

  The display unit 11d is configured by, for example, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display, and is a display unit that displays predetermined information associated with the operation of the gift exchange POS 11 and displays distribution information by an information distribution system described later. . The display unit 11d is a touch panel and can perform various inputs.

  The prize when the special prize button 11e is pressed includes, for example, a large prize (2500 yen), a small prize (1000 yen), etc., and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the current day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the next day stored) The number of medals is calculated so as to minimize the end ball (the remaining ball after exchange with the prize). For example, when the prize dispenser 18 is provided, the prize is automatically paid out. When the gift dispenser 18 is not provided, the employee or the like pays out a prize based on the displayed type and quantity of the prize to be exchanged. For example, when exchanging with a general prize such as tobacco or juice, the general prize selection unit 11f selects a prize or the number to be exchanged and exchanges the prize. When exchanging with general prizes, employees etc. often pay out prizes, but prizes can be automatically paid out with a prize dispenser or the like.

  Further, in the gift exchange POS 11, the points given by using the member IC card 30 may be exchanged for prizes such as tobacco and juice.

  Further, the gift exchange POS 11 includes a signal transmission / reception unit 11g, and transmits / receives information to / from the store clerk card 32 possessed by the employee via the signal transmission / reception unit 11g.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the gift exchange POS 11 includes a control unit 500, a card processing unit 501, a recording medium processing unit 502, a selection button detection unit 503, a gift payout processing unit 504, an employee information reading unit 505, and a gift replenishment detection unit. 506 is mainly composed.

  The control unit 500 controls each component device in the free gift exchange POS 11 and performs information communication with, for example, the management device 13 other than the free gift exchange POS 11, and mainly includes an interface circuit, a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. Is done. The CPU executes various arithmetic processes using programs, data, and the like stored in storage means such as ROM and RAM. The control unit 500 includes a display unit 11d, a card processing unit 501, a recording medium processing unit 502, a selection button detection unit 503, a premium payout processing unit 504, an employee information reading unit 505, and a premium supplement detection unit 506. And the input / output of signals to / from the management device 13 via the network 8 are controlled.

  Here, the program stored in the storage means such as the ROM or RAM includes a program for performing the processing operation of the gift exchange POS 11 for managing the gift.

  The card processing unit 501 reads, for example, an ID and valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 inserted from the card insertion slot 11a, and sends the read information to the control unit 500. And writing the updated valuable information from the control unit 500 to the member IC card 30 and the like, for example, a reader / writer.

  The card processing unit 501 also functions as an information processing unit for the number of game media, and reads premium exchange information written in the premium exchange device 1500 such as the wagon 1550 from the IC card 30 for members or the IC card 31 for nonmembers. Thus, at least a process for outputting information related to the number of game media corresponding to the selected prize to the management apparatus 13 and a process for outputting to the management apparatus 13 via the control unit 500 are performed. Further, the card processing unit 501 also serves as an all prize exchange information reading means for reading out information on a merchant card in which all prize exchange information related to all prizes exchanged by a plurality of players is given in the prize exchange apparatus 1500. Function. Further, the card processing unit 501 may function as a free gift exchange permission information writing unit for writing the free gift exchange permission information into the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31.

  The recording medium processing unit 502 includes a barcode reader 11c and the like. The barcode reader 11c reads the number of balls and the simple management ID recorded on the receipt, and outputs the read information to the control unit 500. . When an IC card is issued from the counter 9 instead of a receipt, the recording medium processing unit 502 includes, for example, a reader / writer and the number of balls stored in the IC card and a simple management ID. And the read information is output to the control unit 500.

  For example, information such as the counted number of balls read by the card processing unit 501 or the recording medium processing unit 502 is displayed on the display unit 11d. The display unit 11d also displays the type and number of prizes to be exchanged.

  The selection button detection unit 503 detects that the selection button of the password input numeric keyboard 11b, the special prize button 11e, and the general prize selection unit 11f has been pressed, and the control unit 500 determines based on the pressed signal. A signal is output.

  Based on the signal detected by the selection button detection unit 503, the prize payout processing unit 504 outputs premium payout information such as the type and number of special prizes to be paid out to the display unit 11d and the prize dispenser 18, for example. is there.

  The employee information reading unit 505 includes a signal transmission / reception unit 11g and the like. When the gift dispenser 18 is also provided, the employee information reading unit 505 reads information that can identify an employee who performs work such as supplementing the gift dispenser 18 with a gift from the clerk card 32, for example. . The employee information reading unit 505 is composed of, for example, a reader / writer.

  The prize replenishment detection unit 506 is provided in the prize dispenser 18, for example, and detects the presence or absence of a prize. The prize replenishment detection unit 506 is configured by, for example, a non-contact sensor or a contact sensor.

  The control unit 500 controls the display unit 11d, the card processing unit 501, the recording medium processing unit 502, the selection button detection unit 503, the premium payout processing unit 504, the employee information reading unit 505, and the premium supplement detection unit 506. Each device unit operates as follows (FIG. 12).

The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.
The control unit 500 in the gift exchange POS 11 performs a process related to a gift exchange reservation in SG70. First, the gift exchange POS 11 and / or the gift exchange acceptance device 11j as the second card reader functions as a gift exchange acceptance means and is a device installed on the island edge. In the prize exchange POS 11 and the prize exchange accepting apparatus 11j which is the second card reader, the functions of the prize exchange accepting means are the radio wave signal transmission for inquiry for the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31, and When the reading operation of the bar code reader is periodically performed and these storage media are detected, the ID information is read, together with information indicating that a free gift exchange reservation is desired (premium exchange POS 11), and the management device 13 via the network 8. Send. In the control unit 700 of the management device 13, if there is information indicating that the received free gift exchange reservation is desired, the free gift exchange order is incremented by 1 based on the number of free gift exchange reservations that have not been exchanged in the past based on the ID information. Is calculated by multiplying the average value of the measured free gift exchange times by the number obtained by adding 1 to the number of free gift exchange reservations that have not been exchanged in the past.

  When the control unit 700 of the management device 13 calculates the prize exchange order and the scheduled execution timing of the prize exchange as described above, the prize exchange order is given to the prize exchange POS 11 via the network 8 and the prize exchange order is executed. Reply the scheduled time.

  Upon receiving the reply, the gift exchange POS 11 displays the order of gift exchange and the scheduled time for the gift exchange on the display unit 11d and the gift exchange reception device 11j, if any, on the display unit 11j.

Then, the gift exchange POS 11 (the same applies to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 and the counter 9) performs different processes according to the following modes. The following modes are set in advance in the management device 13 by the store clerk via the personal computer 17, and when the business starts, the modes are set via the network 8 to the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6, the counter 9 and the gift exchange POS 11. Is set.
Mode AA1: Lock (subtraction prohibited) the counted valuable value (number of possessions, savings) at the time of making a free gift exchange reservation, and thereafter freely use the member IC card 30 and non-member IC without using the valuable value A free game is played on the inter-station machines 3, 4, and 6 into which the card 31 is inserted.
Mode AA2: A part of the value (number of possessions, number of savings) at the time the premium exchange reservation is made, which is a part, for example, the time (minutes) until the scheduled premium time x (100 balls-average basis) Priority is given to the value that does not require a replay fee for savings, and the value of about a minute is assigned to the card as the number of waiting replays.
Mode AA3: Do nothing. That is, it is left to use the counting storage medium, and when it is time to exchange the prize, the information indicating that the prize exchange reservation is executed from the prize exchange POS 11 is sent via the network 8 and the management device 13 to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6. Are exchanged based on the new count value information when the reply is received via the network 8 and the management device 13.
In any of the above modes AA1 to AA3, in order to smoothly exchange prizes, the counted valuable value received in response is locked (subtraction prohibited) and the game is also prohibited (to the gaming machines 2 and 5). It is preferable that a motor stop signal for stopping the launching motor is output by the interframe machines 3, 4, 6).

  First, the control unit 500 of the free gift exchange POS 11 determines whether or not a free gift exchange instruction signal based on a free gift exchange reservation request has been received from the management device 13 (step SG71). If a premium exchange instruction signal has been received, the process proceeds to step SG7.

  In step SG7, first, the control unit 500 of the free gift exchange POS 11 stores information (ID information, number of possessions, number of stored items) that can specify the count valuable value information of the customer who has visited for the free gift exchange in the free gift exchange counter. In the case where a storage medium (member IC card 30, non-member IC card 31, or receipt) has been received, an instruction to execute a free gift exchange reservation in SG7 before the completion of free gift exchange in SG8 is input. If it is within 20 seconds from receiving, priority is given to that, and the process proceeds to step S510. If these storage media are not received, the control unit 500 of the gift exchange POS 11 instructs the employee to execute the gift exchange. Specifically, for example, information necessary for executing the gift exchange is received from the management device 13 via the network 8 so that the employee can make preparations necessary for executing the gift exchange, and the display unit 11d. To display. The information displayed on the display unit 11d includes, for example, an ID (ID information of the member IC card 30, the member name, and the gaming machine number that was last played) specifying the reservation person (player) who made the premium exchange reservation. Or the ID information of the IC card 31 for non-members, the gaming machine number that was played at the end, etc.) or the reservation number attached to the reservation receipt emitted at the time of reservation, the types of reserved special prizes and general prizes And quantity, number of savings (number of balls saved on the day, number of medals saved on the day, number of medals on the next day, number of medals on the next day), number of saved on the day (number of balls saved on the day, number of medals stored on the day, number of medals on the next day, number of medals on the next day) Number etc. In addition, on the display unit 11d, a display for touch input for a prize exchange completion input is performed in association with the display related to the prize reservation contents. By referring to the information displayed on the display unit 11d, the employee can prepare for the prize exchange before the player comes to the prize exchange counter. At the same time, a receipt printed with a reservation number and card ID information is issued.

  After step SG7, when the clerk work has resulted in giveaways to be handed over, the clerk puts a receipt printed with a reservation number, card ID information, etc. into a bag for putting the giveaway, and finishes preparation. Next, when the pressing of the button group 11h assigned as a button indicating completion of the gift exchange preparation is detected, the game is identified by the gaming machine number received from the management device 13, and the identified reservation person (player) plays a game. Notification is made to the machines 2 and 5 via the network 8 and the management device 13. A card provided with a storage medium (member IC card 30, non-member IC card 31, receipt) for which a player who has made a reservation upon receiving the notice comes to the free gift counter and applied for free gift exchange reservation in the free gift exchange POS 11. When the control unit 500 reads by the reader 11a or the barcode reader 11c and matches the ID information specifying the storage medium for which the offer for the gift exchange reservation has been made, a receipt printed with the reservation number, the card ID information, etc. Information that can be specified (reservation number, card ID information, etc.) is displayed on the display unit 11d. When the prize exchange operation between the employee and the reservation person (player) is completed, the control unit 500 detects the button press when the employee touches the touch input display for the prize exchange completion input described above. Then, completion of prize exchange is input (step SG8). Along with this, the prize exchange POS 11 sends the management device 13 via the network 8 the counted valuable value (saved number, possessed number), the withdrawn counted valuable value (saved number, retained number), after the withdrawal. Is sent the value of the stored value (stored number, possessed number), the ID information of the storage medium, and a prize exchange completion signal. When receiving the information, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 registers based on the received ID information.

  In step SG9, when the completion of the reserved prize exchange is input (step SG8), the control unit 500 gives the prize type and quantity for the counted valuable value from the dispensed prize inventory. When the prize dispenser 18 is provided, the type and quantity of the discounted valuable value are output to the prize payout processing unit 504, and the prize payout processing unit 504 provides information on the number of prizes sold. Update (step SG9). There are special prizes such as large, medium and small.

  In step SG6, when the gift exchange instruction signal has not been received (No in step SG6), the card processing unit 501 waits for the insertion of the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 11a, and the member IC card 30 When an insertion is detected, processing corresponding to that is executed. The recording medium processing unit 502 waits for reading of the number of balls and the simple management ID recorded on the receipt from the barcode reader 11c, and when detecting these readings, executes processing corresponding thereto.

  The control unit 500 determines whether or not the merchant card or the member IC card 30 is inserted based on the information of the card processing unit 501 (step S510).

  If it is determined in step S510 that the supplier card or the member IC card 30 is not inserted (No in step S510), the barcode reader 11c uses the information from the recording medium processing unit 502 based on the information from the recording medium processing unit 502. The number of balls and simple management ID recorded on the read receipt are read (step S511). The simple management ID read by the card processing unit 501 is output to the control unit 500 and further output from the control unit 500 to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S511). Then, the management device 13 outputs information related to the number of balls based on the stored simple management ID to the control unit 500 via the network 8 (step S511).

  If an IC card is used as a savings card instead of a receipt, if the inserted IC card is not a merchant card or member IC card 30 in the determination in step S510, the process in step S511 is performed. Execute. At this time, in the determination in step S510, the saving card may be specified and the process in step S511 may be executed based on the information. When a savings card is used, the number of balls and the simple management ID stored in the savings card are read in the process of step S511, and those information is output to the management device 13. Then, the management device 13 outputs information related to the number of balls based on the stored simple management ID to the control unit 500 via the network 8.

  Subsequently, the control unit 500 compares the number of balls based on the simple management ID recorded on the receipt with the number of balls based on the simple management ID output from the management device 13, and determines whether or not they match. Determination is made (step S512).

  If it is determined in step S512 that they do not match (No in step S512), the processing of the main routine returns and returns to the start.

  If it is determined in step S512 that they match each other (Yes in step S512), the process proceeds to step S518.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S510 that the supplier card or the member IC card 30 is inserted (Yes in step S510), the inserted card is the member IC card, and the wagon 1550 or the like. When the free gift exchange device 1500 has the free gift exchange information, the card processing unit 501 reads the free gift exchange information, and the control unit 500 manages the free gift exchange information and the card ID read by the card processing unit 501 with the management device 13. (Step SF1). Here, the free gift exchange information is information related to free gift exchange and is as described above.

  Subsequently, the control unit 500 reads the predetermined condition stored in the management device 13 and determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied (step SF2). Here, in the present gift exchange system, the predetermined condition is, for example, (1) a predetermined time such as (1) counting as a possessed number, or when a predetermined time has elapsed since being stored in the management device 13 as a possessed number, or a predetermined time such as a closing time (2) Member IC card 30 and non-members that store information that can specify at least the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day) (3) Information that can identify at least the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) when the storage medium such as the IC card 31 is taken out When a storage medium such as the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted into a different machine from the machine that was inserted when managed as a possession number ( 4) When exchanging prizes, etc. Cormorant. Further, any one of the above conditions (1) to (4) may be set as the predetermined condition, or a plurality of conditions may be selected and set from these conditions. The determination as to whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied may be executed by the management apparatus 13 based on the predetermined condition stored in the management apparatus 13.

  If it is determined in step SF2 that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (No in step SF2), the process of SD4 is executed.

  If it is determined in step SF2 that the predetermined condition is satisfied (Yes in step SF2), the control unit 500 stores the information relating to the holding number that satisfies the predetermined condition (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored items on the current day). The information rewritten into the number of medals, the number of medals for the next day, and the number of medals for the next day) and the information for subtracting the number from the managed number are output to the management device 13 (step SF3). When the management device 13 determines whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied, the management device 13 stores the information related to the possessed number that satisfies the predetermined condition as the number of stored items (the number of stored balls on the day, the current day). (Number of medals saved, number of medals for the next day, number of medals for the next day).

  If it is determined in step S510 described above that the merchant card or the member IC card 30 is inserted (Yes in step S510), the control unit 500 uses the information from the card processing unit 501. Based on this, the ID and password stored in the member IC card 30 read by the card processing unit 501 are input (step S513).

  In addition, the selection button detection unit 503 detects the security code input with the security code input numeric keyboard 11b, and outputs the detection signal to the control unit 500 (step S514).

  Subsequently, the control unit 500 compares the password read from the merchant card or the member IC card 30 with the password entered using the password input numeric keyboard 11b (step S515).

  When it is determined in step S515 that both numbers do not match (“NG” in step S515), the control unit 500 returns information for returning the merchant card or the member IC card 30 to the card processing unit 501. The card processing unit 501 returns the merchant card or the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 11a based on the information (step S516). However, here, if the merchant card or member IC card 30 is not returned and the employee is informed that the personal identification number does not match and the member IC card 30 is used, the employee will play the game. For example, when a person is asked about the date of birth, telephone number, etc., and a card for a trader is used, the employee asks the trader the name of the trader, the telephone number, etc., and the answer is actually registered. If it matches, the procedure for changing the forgotten password may be taken.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S515 that both numbers match (“OK” in step S515), the control unit 500 uses the ID read in step S513 via the network 8 to the management apparatus 13. (Step S517). Then, the management device 13 reads, stores, and manages the number of savings (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day) managed by the ID (step S517). If a merchant card is used, a merchant ID that can identify the merchant and all prize exchange information stored in the merchant card is transmitted to the management device 13 (step S517). Then, the management device 13 reads, stores and manages all premium exchange information managed by the ID.

  Next, the control unit 500 determines whether or not the special prize button 11e has been pressed based on information from the selection button detection unit 503 (step S518). Here, for example, in a trader who uses a trader card, sales etc. of the trader can be specified based on the total prize exchange information, equipment rental costs (location fee), utility costs, pachinko customer introduction costs. The amount obtained by subtracting the predetermined expenses such as the above can be used as the revenue amount of the trader. Then, in the management device 13, when the sales for each supplier, facility lending costs, utility costs, pachinko customer introduction costs, and, for example, a vendor card is inserted, a special prize equivalent to this revenue amount is given as a prize. It can also be paid out from the dispenser 18. Further, the management device 13 totals the amount of special prize paid out in this case.

  If it is determined in step S518 that the special prize button 11e has not been pressed (No in step S518), it is a general prize such as a cigarette or juice that is requested to be exchanged. Based on the information from the selection button detection unit 403, the control unit 500 detects information on the prize and quantity selected by the general prize selection unit 11f (step S519).

  Information on the selected prize and quantity is output to the prize payout processing unit 504 via the control unit 500. The type and quantity of the selected general giveaway are displayed on the display unit 11d (step S520).

  Then, the control unit 500 subtracts the number of prizes paid out from the number of paid-out prize stocks, and outputs the information to the prize-paying processing part 504. The prize-paying process part 504 updates the information on the number of paid-out prize stocks ( Step S521).

  On the other hand, for example, when the player presses the special prize button 11e, the control unit 500 determines that the special prize button 11e has been pressed based on information from the selection button detection unit 503 by pressing the button (step S518). The determination result in is Yes).

  If it is determined in step S518 that the special prize button 11e has been pressed (Yes in step S518), the control unit 500 is provided with the prize dispenser 18 based on information from the prize dispensing processing unit 504. It is determined whether or not (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the prize dispenser 18 is provided (Yes in step S522), the control unit 500 stores the number of savings read from the management device 13 based on the ID or the simple management ID. Information on the amount of prizes to be paid out and information on the number of prizes to be paid out based on information on (the number of saved items on the day, the number of saved items on the current day, the number of saved items on the next day, the number of saved items on the next day) The data is output to the payout processing unit 504 and displayed on the display unit 11d (step S523). The prize payout processing unit 504 outputs the information to the prize dispenser 18, and pays out the prize from the prize dispenser 18 (step S523).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S522 that the gift dispenser 18 is not provided (No in step S522), the control unit 500 is read from the management device 13 based on the ID or the simple management ID. Based on the information on the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day), information on the type and number of prizes to be paid out is output to the prize payout processing unit 504. Then, the prize payout processing unit 504 displays the information on the display unit 11d (step S524). In this case, a prize is paid out by an employee or the like based on the display on the display unit 11d.

  Then, the control unit 500 subtracts the number of special prizes paid out from the special prize stock quantity, and outputs the information to the prize payout processing part 504, and the prize payout processing part 504 updates the information on the special prize stock quantity. (Step S525).

  Subsequently, the control unit 500 determines whether or not the merchant card or the member IC card 30 is inserted based on the information from the card processing unit 501 (step S526).

  If it is determined in step S526 that the merchant card or member IC card 30 is not inserted (No in step S526), the number of balls exchanged for prizes and payout based on the simple management ID The type and number of prizes that have been given are stored in the prize payout processing unit 504 (step S527). Note that these pieces of information stored in the prize payout processing unit 504 are stored for a predetermined period. Further, the information on the simple management ID and the number of balls stored in the management device 13 is deleted (step S527). Then, the processing of the main routine returns and returns to the start.

  If it is determined in step S526 that the merchant card or member IC card 30 has been inserted (Yes in step S526), the merchant's income based on the number of balls exchanged for prizes or all prize exchange information Based on the ID, the amount and the type and number of the paid-out prizes are transmitted from the control unit 500 to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8, and stored for each ID by the management apparatus 13 (step S528). Then, the processing of the main routine returns and returns to the start.

  The operation of the gift exchange POS 11 is not limited to the above-described operation. For example, detection or determination of a special gift shortage or a general gift shortage of the gift dispenser 18, a request for replenishment of a lack of special premiums, etc. It is good also as performing the process regarding the replenishment work of the employee with respect to a replenishment request | requirement as needed.

(Checkout machine 10)
Next, the settlement machine 10 that returns the received balance (value value) of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 in cash will be described with reference to FIGS.

  13 is a plan view showing the appearance of the settlement machine 10, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the components of the settlement machine 10, and FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of operations in the settlement machine 10.

  First, the configuration of the settlement machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 13 shows a view of the settlement machine 10 as seen from the front. On the front side of the settlement machine 10, there are a card insertion slot 10a, a password input numeric keyboard 10b, a bill return slot 10c, a change receipt 10d, A settlement button 10e, a cancel button 10f, a display unit 10g, a signal transmission / reception unit 10h, and the like are provided.

  The checkout machine 10 returns the power balance of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 10a in cash. Here, the frequency is a value obtained by frequencyizing the amount of money received. For example, when 10,000 yen is frequencyd, the frequency becomes 100 frequency. The frequency balance is the remaining frequency obtained by subtracting the used frequency from the frequency.

  Moreover, in the checkout machine 10, you may reduce the points provided by using the member IC card 30 by, for example, cashing.

  When the member IC card 30 is inserted, when the password is input by the password input numeric keyboard 10b provided in the checkout machine 10, the password stored in the member IC card 30 is input. Checking with a password is performed, and if they match, a settlement operation is performed. As a result, in the case of a member player, for example, even if the member IC card 30 is dropped and the member IC card 30 is handed over to a third party, the frequency balance is cashed unless the PIN is known. Never happen. In this way, when the player leaves the seat, for example, to go to the toilet, the frequency balance is not cashed even if the member IC card is stolen.

  In addition, when the member IC card 30 is passed to a third party, it is conceivable that the third party will use the amount balance for the game. Based on the membership number or password entered by the inter-station machine, the membership IC card 30 can be controlled so that it cannot be used for each device.

  When the non-member IC card 31 is used, the period that can be held as a frequency balance is limited to, for example, one day. Can not be cashed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the non-member IC card 31 from being taken out of the pachinko hall or the slot machine hall and lost or damaged.

  Further, the checkout machine 10 also functions as a first terminal device, and reads the gift exchange information written in the gift exchange device 1500 such as the wagon 1550 from the IC card 30 for members or the IC card 31 for non-members, At least processing for outputting information related to the number of game media corresponding to the selected prize to the management device 13 is performed. This process is executed by the game medium number information processing means of the settlement machine 10.

  Furthermore, the checkout machine 10 also functions as a second terminal device, and a prize can be exchanged for a member IC card 30 or a non-member IC card 31 in a prize exchange apparatus 1500 such as a wagon 1550 or a service counter. Processing to write exchange permission information is performed. This process is executed by the premium exchange permission writing means of the checkout machine 10 or the like. In addition, as prize exchange permission information, for example, the number of game media acquired by the player in the game, such as the number of pachinko balls possessed and stored (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day), etc. Information on the number of acquired game media related to, etc., is not limited thereto. For example, the number of game media such as the number of pachinko balls possessed and stored (the number of balls stored on the day, the number of medals stored on the day, the number of stored medals on the next day, the number of medals stored on the next day), etc. Information regarding the number of game media acquired, flag information indicating that the number of game media acquired is greater than the most expensive prize of a prize installed in a wagon, flag information indicating that the number is more than a predetermined number, When purchasing a product based on the frequency of the valuable value consumed, the frequency information, flag information indicating that the frequency information is more than the most expensive prize on the wagon, etc. The flag information, the number of acquired game media and the frequency information, etc., the added value of all the valuable values held by the player, and that all the valuable values are more than the most expensive prizes mounted on wagons etc. Flag information, the all of the valuable resource can be cited information such as flag information indicating that more than a predetermined value is not limited thereto but may be any capable information judgment prize exchange authorization.

  Here, as the prize exchange permission information, the number of acquired game media related to the number of game media such as the number of pachinko balls held and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) are used. If it is, the prize exchange device 1500 updates the acquired game medium number information based on the prize selected by the player, and the settlement machine 10 outputs the updated prize exchange information to the management device 13. It may be. When flag information is used as the gift exchange permission information, the gift exchange device 1500 stores the gift exchange information based on the prize selected by the player in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31. Then, the stored prize exchange information may be output to the management apparatus 13 by the checkout machine 10.

  The display unit 10g is a display unit that displays predetermined information associated with the operation of the payment machine 10 and displays distribution information by an information distribution system described later.

  Further, the checkout machine 10 includes a signal transmission / reception unit 10h, and transmits / receives information to / from the store clerk card 32 possessed by the employee via the signal transmission / reception unit 10h.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the checkout machine 10 mainly includes a control unit 600, a card processing unit 601, a money processing unit 602, a selection button detection unit 603, and an employee information reading unit 604.

  The control unit 600 controls each component device in the settlement machine 10, and performs information communication with, for example, the management device 13 other than the settlement machine 10, and mainly includes an interface circuit, a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. Is done. The CPU executes various arithmetic processes using programs, data, and the like stored in storage means such as ROM and RAM. In this control unit 600, input / output of signals between the units of the display unit 10 g, card processing unit 601, money processing unit 602, selection button detection unit 603, employee information reading unit 604, and management via the network 8 The signal input / output with the device 13 is controlled.

  Here, the control unit 600 executes the processing operation of the settlement machine 10 that handles the member IC card 30 and the like according to a program stored in a storage means such as a ROM or a RAM.

  The card processing unit 601 reads, for example, an ID and valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 10a. Information is output to the control unit 600, updated valuable information from the control unit 600 is written to the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, and is configured by, for example, a reader / writer Is done.

  The card processing unit 601 also functions as information processing means for the number of game media, and reads premium exchange information written in the premium exchange device 1500 such as the wagon 1550 from the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31. Thus, at least a process for outputting information related to the number of game media corresponding to the selected prize to the management apparatus 13 and a process for outputting to the management apparatus 13 via the control unit 600 are performed. Further, the card processing unit 601 may function as a free gift exchange permission information writing unit for writing the above free gift exchange permission information into the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31.

  Based on the ID read by the card processing unit 601, the money processing unit 602 repays the amount corresponding to the frequency of the valuable information read from the management device 13 from the bill return port 10c and the change receiver 10d. Further, the money handling unit 602 can output information such as the frequency balance and the refund amount to the display unit 10g, and can display the frequency balance and the refund amount on the display unit 10g. Furthermore, the money processing unit 602 also has a function of detecting whether or not the settlement money in the settlement machine 10 is insufficient.

  The selection button detection unit 603 detects that the password input numeric keyboard 10b, the checkout button 10e, and the cancel button 10f are pressed, and outputs a signal to the control unit 600 based on the pressed signals. is there.

  The employee information reading unit 604 includes a signal transmission / reception unit 10h and the like. In addition, the employee information reading unit 604 reads information that can identify an employee who performs an operation such as replenishing the checkout machine 10 from the clerk card 32, for example. The employee information reading unit 604 is composed of, for example, a reader / writer.

  And each apparatus part of the display part 10g, the card | curd process part 601, the money process part 602, the selection button detection part 603, and the employee information reading part 604 controlled by the control part 600 operate | moves as follows (FIG. 15).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The control unit 600 of the checkout machine 10 is on standby to detect whether the card processing unit 601 inserts the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 from the card insertion slot 10a. When insertion of the IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is detected, processing corresponding to the insertion is executed.

  The control unit 600 determines whether or not the non-member IC card 31 is inserted based on the information from the card processing unit 601 (step S610).

  Here, if a non-member player inserts the non-member IC card 31 into the card insertion slot 10a, the control unit 600 determines the non-member IC based on information from the card processing unit 601 by the card insertion. It is determined that the card 31 has been inserted (the determination result in step S610 is Yes).

  If it is determined in step S610 that the non-member IC card 31 is inserted (Yes in step S610), the inserted card is a free gift exchange information written in the free gift exchange device 1500 such as the wagon 1550. The card processing unit 601 reads the gift exchange information, and the control unit 600 outputs the gift exchange information and the card ID read by the card processing unit 601 to the management device 13 (step SF1). Here, the gift exchange information is as described above.

  Subsequently, the control unit 600 reads the predetermined condition stored in the management device 13 and determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied (step SF2). Here, in the present gift exchange system, the predetermined condition is, for example, (1) a predetermined time such as (1) counting as a possessed number, or when a predetermined time has elapsed since being stored in the management device 13 as a possessed number, or a predetermined time such as a closing time (2) Member IC card 30 and non-members that store information that can specify at least the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day) (3) Information that can identify at least the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) when the storage medium such as the IC card 31 is taken out When a storage medium such as the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted into a different machine from the machine that was inserted when managed as a possession number ( 4) When exchanging prizes, etc. Cormorant. Further, any one of the above conditions (1) to (4) may be set as the predetermined condition, or a plurality of conditions may be selected and set from these conditions. The determination as to whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied may be executed by the management apparatus 13 based on the predetermined condition stored in the management apparatus 13.

  If it is determined in step SF2 that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (No in step SF2), the process of SD4 is executed.

  If it is determined in step SF2 that the predetermined condition is satisfied (Yes in step SF2), the control unit 600 stores the information related to the holding number that satisfies the predetermined condition (the number of balls stored on the day, the number of items stored on the day). The information rewritten into the number of medals, the number of medals for the next day, and the number of medals for the next day) and the information for subtracting the number from the managed number are output to the management device 13 (step SF3). When the management device 13 determines whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied, the management device 13 stores the information related to the possessed number that satisfies the predetermined condition as the number of stored items (the number of stored balls on the day, the current day). (Number of medals saved, number of medals for the next day, number of medals for the next day).

  If it is determined in step S610 that the non-member IC card 31 is inserted (Yes in step S610), the control unit 600 uses the information from the card processing unit 601 for non-members. It is determined whether the date information stored in the IC card 31 is valid (step S611).

  If it is determined in step S611 that the date information is not valid (No in step S611), the control unit 600 outputs information for returning the non-member IC card 31 to the card processing unit 601. Upon receiving the information, the card processing unit 601 returns the non-member IC card 31 from the card insertion slot 10a (step S612). Then, the processing of the main routine returns and returns to the start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S611 that the date information is valid (Yes in step S611), the card processing unit 601 reads the ID stored in the non-member IC card 31, and reads the ID Is output to the control unit 600. The ID output to the control unit 600 is output to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S613). Then, frequency balance information based on the ID of the non-member IC card 31 stored in the management device 13 is output from the management device 13 to the control unit 600 via the network 8 (step S613).

  Further, the frequency balance information output to the control unit 600 is output from the control unit 600 to the money processing unit 602. Further, the frequency balance information is output from the money processing unit 602 to the display unit 10g, and the frequency balance is displayed on the display unit 10g (step S619).

  If it is determined in step S610 that the non-member IC card 31 has not been inserted (No in step S610), the control unit 600 subsequently proceeds to the member based on information from the card processing unit 601. It is determined whether or not the IC card 30 is inserted (step S614).

  If it is determined in step S614 that the member IC card 30 is not inserted (No in step S614), the processing of the main routine returns and returns to the start.

  On the other hand, when a player who is a member inserts the member IC card 30 into the card insertion slot 10a, the control unit 600 inserts the member IC card 30 based on information from the card processing unit 601 by the card insertion. It determines with a thing (The determination result in step S614 is Yes.

  If it is determined in step S614 that the member IC card 30 is inserted (Yes in step S614), the inserted card displays the gift exchange information written in the gift exchange device 1500 such as the wagon 1550. If so, the card processing unit 601 reads the gift exchange information, and the control unit 600 outputs the gift exchange information and card ID read by the card processing unit 601 to the management device 13 (step SF4). Here, the gift exchange information is as described above.

  Subsequently, the control unit 600 reads the predetermined condition stored in the management device 13 and determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied (step SF5). Here, in the present gift exchange system, the predetermined condition is, for example, (1) a predetermined time such as (1) counting as a possessed number, or when a predetermined time has elapsed since being stored in the management device 13 as a possessed number, or a predetermined time such as a closing time (2) Member IC card 30 and non-members that store information that can specify at least the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day) (3) Information that can identify at least the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) when the storage medium such as the IC card 31 is taken out When a storage medium such as the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted into a different machine from the machine that was inserted when managed as a possession number ( 4) When exchanging prizes, etc. Cormorant. Further, any one of the above conditions (1) to (4) may be set as the predetermined condition, or a plurality of conditions may be selected and set from these conditions. The determination as to whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied may be executed by the management apparatus 13 based on the predetermined condition stored in the management apparatus 13.

  If it is determined in step SF5 that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (No in step SF5), the process of SD4 is executed.

  When it is determined in step SF5 that the predetermined condition is satisfied (Yes in step SF5), the control unit 600 stores the information related to the holding number that satisfies the predetermined condition (the number of balls stored on the day, the number of items stored on the day). The information rewritten into the number of medals, the number of stored medals for the next day, and the number of stored medals for the next day) and the information for subtracting the number from the managed number are output to the management device 13 (step SF6). When the management device 13 determines whether or not the above-described predetermined condition is satisfied, the management device 13 stores the information related to the possessed number that satisfies the predetermined condition as the number of stored items (the number of stored balls on the day, the current day). (Number of medals saved, number of medals for the next day, number of medals for the next day).

  If it is determined in step S614 above that the member IC card 30 is inserted (Yes in step S614), the card processing unit 601 stores the ID stored in the member IC card 30 and the ID stored in the member IC card 30. The personal identification number is read, and the read ID and personal identification number are output to the control unit 600 (step S615). In addition, the ID output to the control unit 600 is output to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S615). Then, the power balance based on the ID of the member IC card 30 stored in the management device 13 is output from the management device 13 to the control unit 600 via the network 8 (step S615).

  Next, the selection button detection unit 603 detects the password entered with the password input numeric keyboard 10b, and outputs the detection signal to the control unit 600 (step S616).

  The control unit 600 compares and determines the password read from the member IC card 30 and the password entered using the password entry numeric keyboard 10b (step S617).

  If it is determined in step S617 that both numbers do not match (“NG” in step S617), the control unit 600 outputs information for returning the member IC card 30 to the card processing unit 601. Upon receiving the information, the card processing unit 601 returns the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 10a (step S618).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S617 that both numbers match (“OK” in step S617), the control unit 600 outputs the management device 13 to the control unit 600 via the network 8 in step S615. The frequency balance information thus output is output to the money processing unit 602. Further, the frequency balance information is output from the money processing unit 602 to the display unit 10g, and the frequency balance is displayed on the display unit 10g (step S619).

  Subsequently, the control unit 600 determines whether or not the settlement button 10e has been pressed based on the information from the selection button detection unit 603 (step S620).

  If it is determined in step S620 that the checkout button 10e has not been pressed (No in step S620), the control unit 600 subsequently selects the cancel button 10f based on information from the selection button detection unit 603. It is determined whether or not is pressed (step S621).

  If it is determined in step S621 that the cancel button 10f has not been pressed (No in step S621), the processing of the main routine returns and returns to the start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S621 that the cancel button 10f has been pressed (Yes in step S621), the control unit 600 causes the card processing unit 601 to store the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31. Output information that returns. Upon receiving the information, the card processing unit 601 returns the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 from the card insertion slot 10a (step S622).

  When the player presses the cancel button 10f, it is determined that the cancel button 10f is pressed by the control unit 600 as described above based on the information from the selection button detection unit 603 by pressing the button (step S621). The result of the determination is Yes), and the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is returned from the card insertion slot 10a. Then, the processing of the main routine returns and returns to the start.

  When the player presses the settlement button 10e, the control unit 600 determines that the settlement button 10e has been pressed based on information from the selection button detection unit 603 by pressing the button (in step S620 above). When the determination result is Yes), the control unit 600 outputs information for refunding the money amount corresponding to the balance frequency read from the management device 13 to the money processing unit 602 based on the ID. Based on the information, the money handling unit 602 returns money from the banknote return port 10c and the change receiver 10d (step S623).

  The amount settled based on the ID of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is output from the control unit 600 to the management device 13 via the network 8, and from the frequency balance based on each ID. The settled frequency is reduced. Basically, since all the frequency balances are settled, the frequency balance becomes 0 (step S624).

  When the process of step S624 is completed, the member IC card 30 is returned from the card insertion slot 10a by the card processing unit 601 (step S618).

  On the other hand, the IC card 31 for non-members is all settled and the count balance becomes 0. Therefore, the non-member IC card 31 is moved from the card processing unit 601 to a storage unit (not shown) provided in the settlement machine 10 and collected. (Step S625). Then, the processing of the main routine returns and returns to the start.

  Note that the operation of the settlement machine 10 is not limited to the above-described operation. For example, processing related to a request for replenishment of a settlement when a shortage of settlement proceeds, an operation performed by an employee in response to the request, etc. It is good also as performing as needed. Further, a call button or the like is provided on the checkout machine 10 so that the player can press the call button when the banknotes are jammed or the member IC card 30 is not returned. It is good also as performing a process etc. as needed.

(Data display machine 21)
Next, attached to the top of each gaming machine, in each gaming machine, for example, a jackpot start number history graph, the number of start times (if it is a pachinko machine, by winning a predetermined winning opening, aligning multiple pictures and winning a jackpot lottery FIG. 16 to FIG. 16 show the data display device 21 that displays information such as the number of hits, the number of big hits lottery by aligning a plurality of pictures such as a big bonus by hitting the start lever in the case of a slot machine, This will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a front view showing the appearance of the data display device 21, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the components of the data display device 21, and FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of operations in the data display device 21.

  First, the configuration of the data display device 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 16 shows a front view of the data display device 21. On the front surface of the data display device 21, a jackpot start number history graph 21a showing the number of start times until each time the jackpot is reached, a start A start number display unit 21b indicating the integrated value of the number of times, a jackpot number display unit 21c indicating the integrated value of the number of jackpots, a probability variable jackpot number display unit 21d indicating the integrated value of the probability variable jackpot number, and how many days ago the display data is the data Various display parts such as a date specifying display part 21e indicating the above are provided. Furthermore, on the front of the data display device 21, a data change button 21f for displaying the data of the day to be displayed, a call button 21g to be pressed when calling an employee, and transmission / reception of information to / from the store clerk card 32 possessed by the employee A signal transmitting / receiving unit 21h, for example, a lamp 21i that is turned on and visually recognized when calling an employee is provided.

  The data display device 21 is connected to the pachinko machine 2 or the slot machine 5, the intermediary machine 3, 4 or 6, and the island computer 7, etc. Information communication with the gaming machine, the management device 13 and the like is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the data display 21 mainly includes a control unit 640, a game information input unit 641, a game information totaling unit 642, a display unit 643, an employee information reading unit 644, and a selection button detection unit 645. ing.

  The control unit 640 controls each component device in the data display device 21 and performs information communication with, for example, the management device 13 other than the data display device 21. The control unit 640 mainly includes an interface circuit, a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. Configured. The CPU executes various arithmetic processes using programs, data, and the like stored in storage means such as ROM and RAM. In this control unit 640, the game information input unit 641, the game information totaling unit 642, the display unit 643, the employee information reading unit 644, the input / output of signals between the respective units of the selection button detection unit 645, and the island computer 7 The signal input / output with the management device 13 via the network 8 is controlled.

  Here, the control unit 640 executes processing related to the entire data display device 21 in accordance with a program stored in a storage unit such as a ROM or a RAM.

  The game information input unit 641 is for inputting information provided to the game from, for example, the inter-machine 3, the pachinko machine 2, the slot machine 5, the management device 13, or the like.

  The game information totaling unit 642 totals, for example, the results calculated by the control unit 640 and manages the information input by the game information input unit 641. For example, management of information displayed on various display units such as the jackpot start number history graph 21a, the start number display unit 21b, the jackpot number display unit 21c, the probability variation jackpot number display unit 21d, and the like is executed. These pieces of information may be information that is aggregated by the game information aggregating unit 642 based on the information output from the management device 13 and displayed on various display units.

  The display unit 643 displays various information based on information input from the game information input unit 641 and various information aggregated by the game information aggregation unit 642. For example, the jackpot start number history graph 21a described above is displayed. , Start number display unit 21b, jackpot number display unit 21c, probability variation jackpot number display unit 21d, due date display unit 21e, and the like. Further, the lamp 21i and the like that are turned on and visually recognize information also function as the display unit 643.

  The employee information reading unit 644 includes a signal transmission / reception unit 21h and the like. The employee information reading unit 644 reads information that can identify an employee who performs work for various work requests, for example, from the clerk card 32 or a predetermined employee remote control (described later). The employee information reading unit 644 is composed of, for example, a reader / writer.

  The selection button detection unit 645 detects that the data change button 21f or the call button 21g has been pressed, and outputs a signal to the control unit 640 based on the pressed signal.

  And each apparatus part of the game information input part 641, the game information totaling part 642, the display part 643, the employee information reading part 644, and the selection button detection part 645 controlled by the control part 640 operates as follows. (FIG. 18).

  The control unit 640 waits for an input of an employee call signal when the selection button detection unit 645 presses the call button 21g. When the call button 21g is pressed and the input of the call signal is detected, the control unit 640 responds accordingly. Execute the process.

  Here, the processing executed in response to the input of the call signal is mainly the processing related to the work of the employee who responds to the call, but in the gaming hall management system 1, as described above, the employee Information such as start of work or break may be transmitted to the management device 13 by a predetermined remote control for employees. Therefore, in the following processing relating to the work of the employee, the discussion proceeds on the assumption that the employee uses the predetermined employee remote control. Specifically, the employee has a remote control for employees that includes a start button to notify the start of work, a break button to notify a break, a cancel button to cancel transmission information, etc., and these button operation signals are It is input to the data display 21 from the signal transmission / reception unit 21h together with the employee ID, and is transmitted to the management device 13 via the island computer 7 and the network 8 (however, the employee ID is the clerk card 32 owned by the employee). You can also detect information from. When only the store clerk card 32 is used without using the employee remote control, the break application device and the cancel application device, which replace the break button and cancel button of the employee remote control, are connected to the network 8. By connecting and holding the clerk card 32, it may be possible to apply for a break and apply for cancellation, respectively. In this case, one device for applying for a break may be installed in the vicinity of the resting place, but the device for applying for cancellation when the work content specified on the management device 13 side is different is provided in the game hall. Since it is desirable to be provided everywhere, it is attached to a part of the data display 21. As a device for the application for cancellation, another signal transmission / reception unit may be provided in a part away from the signal transmission / reception unit 21h.

  When the call button 21g is pressed and the input of the call signal is detected (step S650), the control unit 640 determines whether there is a history that the call button has been turned on (step S651).

  If it is determined in step S651 that there is no history that the call button has been turned on ("ON history not found" in step S651), then the control unit 640 is provided on both sides of the data display device 21. It is determined whether the lamp 21i is lit (step S652).

  If it is determined in step S652 that the lamp 21i is not lit (No in step S652), then the control unit 640 is input based on information from the employee information reading unit 644. It is determined whether the type of information is a break signal when the break button of the employee remote control is pressed or a cancel signal when the cancel button is pressed (step S653).

  If it is determined in step S653 that a break signal associated with the pressing of the break button has been input ("break" in step S653), the control unit 640 deletes the previous break history (step S653). S654).

  Subsequently, the control unit 640 outputs the employee ID and break information indicating that a break is to be entered to the management device 13 (step S655). Then, return and return to the start.

  On the other hand, in the determination in step S653, it is determined that the cancel signal associated with the pressing of the cancel button has been input (“cancel” in step S653), for example, the employee is in a resting state. When the break occurs, the rest state is released (step S656). Further, when the employee is not in a resting state and the calling lamp is not lit, when the work content specified by the management apparatus 13 and notified by the wireless communication system 23 is incorrect, wireless communication is sequentially performed. Until the next work content candidate sent through the system 23 is hit, the employee repeatedly presses the cancel button.

  If it is determined in step S652 that the lamp 21i is turned on (Yes in step S652), the control unit 640 outputs a call signal for calling the employee to the management device 13. For example, the management device 13 notifies the employee of a call request and information such as the machine number of the gaming machine for which the call request has been made via a local broadcast or the wireless communication system 23 possessed by the employee. . Further, at this time, information on the work content performed by the employee is notified to the employee via the on-site broadcast or the wireless communication system 23 possessed by the employee (step S657).

  Here, the information on the work content performed by the employee is based on information from the game information input unit 641, the game information totaling unit 642, etc., and the information specified in the data display device 21 is output to the management device 13, May be notified to the employee via the on-site broadcast or the wireless communication system 23 owned by the employee. In addition, based on various information input to the management device 13, the management device 13 specifies the work content that the employee performs, and the specified information is broadcast in the field or the wireless communication system 23 possessed by the employee. You may notify the employee via.

  Subsequently, the employee information reading unit 644 of the data display device 21 provided on the gaming machine requested to be called reads the employee ID and outputs it to the control unit 640 (step S658). In addition, the control unit 640 outputs information on the employee ID to the management device 13. In addition, the employee information reading unit 644 reads the employee ID and notifies the employee that the clerk card 32 is close to the signal transmission / reception unit 21h of the data display 21 via the wireless communication system 23, for example.

  The employee presses the start button of the employee remote control when the information on the work contents performed by the employee notified in step S657 is correct, and presses the cancel button of the employee remote control when not correct. Push.

  Therefore, based on the information from the employee information reading unit 644, the control unit 640 determines whether the type of the input information is a cancel signal associated with pressing the cancel button of the employee remote control, It is determined whether the signal is a start signal associated with the pressing (step S659).

  If it is determined in step S659 that a cancel signal associated with the pressing of the cancel button has been input (“cancel” in step S659), the control unit 640 deletes the previous cancel history and cancels the cancel signal. Information based on the input of the signal is output to the management device 13 (step S660).

  Subsequently, the management device 13 notifies the employee of information on the work content different from the work performed by the employee notified in the process of step S657 via the on-site broadcast or the wireless communication system 23 possessed by the employee. (Step S661). And the process from step S658 is performed.

  If it is determined in step S659 that the start signal associated with the pressing of the start button has been input (“start” in step S659), the control unit 640 notifies the employee ID and the process in step S657. The start information indicating that the employee has started work content is output to the management device 13 (step S662). Then, return and return to the start.

  If it is determined in step S659 that no input has been made (“not input” in step S659), the processing from step S658 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the player or the like presses the call button 21g, the input of the call signal by pressing the button is detected (step S650), but the control unit 640 inputs the call signal when the call button 21g is pressed. To record the on-history of the call button in a RAM or the like.

  If it is determined in step S651 that there is a history that the call button 21g has been turned on ("ON history" in step S651), the control unit 640 deletes the on history (step S663).

  Subsequently, the control unit 640 determines whether or not the lamps 21i provided on both sides of the data display device 21 are lit (step S664).

  When it is determined in step S664 that the lamp 21i is not lit (No in step S664), the control unit 640 turns on the lamp 21i (step S665).

  Subsequently, the control unit 640 specifies the work content performed by the employee based on information from the game information input unit 641, the game information totaling unit 642, and the like (step S666). Further, as described above, the work content performed by the employee may be specified by the management apparatus 13 based on various information input to the management apparatus 13.

  After the work content is specified in step S666, the process returns to the start.

  When it is determined in step S664 that the lamp 21i is turned on (Yes in step S664), the control unit 640 turns off the lamp 21i (step S667).

  Subsequently, the control unit 640 outputs the employee ID, the specified work content, the completion information of the specified work, the machine number of the gaming machine, and the like to the management device 13 (step S668).

  Subsequently, the control unit 640 deletes the stored information related to the employee ID (step S669). Then, return and return to the start.

  The data display device 21 described above includes a control unit 640, which includes a game information input unit 641, a game information totaling unit 642, a display unit 643, an employee information reading unit 644, and a selection button detection unit 645. Although an example of controlling signal input / output between each unit has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the control device 640, the game information input unit 641, the game information totaling unit 642, the display unit 643, the employee information reading unit 644, the selection button detection unit 645, and the like are provided in the management device 13 and the island computer 7, etc. Based on the output from the management device 13, the island computer 7, etc., the data display 21 is, for example, a jackpot start count history graph 21a, a start count display section 21b, a jackpot count display section 21c, a probability variation jackpot count display section 21d, etc. Information may be displayed on various display units. It should be noted that the above-described processing related to the work of the employee can also be performed with an intermediary machine or the like.

(Management device 13)
Next, card sales, settlement, counting value of members and non-members (number of possessions, number of savings), stock / receipt / departure of prizes, sales per game machine and game status (big hit, probability change, etc.) A management device 13 for collecting and managing various information such as the number of game media and the number of payouts as prizes will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a configuration unit of the management device 13, and FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an operation flow in the management device 13. 21 and 22 are diagrams showing examples of the information management list tables 750 and 751, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the management device 13 includes a plurality of pachinko machines 2, platform machines 3 and 4 connected to each of the plurality of pachinko machines 2, a plurality of slot machines 5, and a slot machine 5. It is connected to the connected machine 6 via the island computer 7 and the network 8. The management device 13 includes a counter 9, a checkout machine 10, a gift exchange POS11, a replay accepting machine 12, an issuing machine 20, a data display machine 21, an out-of-store gift exchange terminal 22 having a function as a data publishing machine, A wireless communication system 23 and the like are also connected via the network 8.

  Further, information input to the management device 13 via the network 8 is transmitted to the information management center 16 via the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15. In addition, the management device 13 is connected to, for example, a personal computer 17 or the like, and the personal computer 17 can view information on the management device 13. In addition, since the personal computer 17 can access each information managed by the management device 13, it can display and print each information. Further, the personal computer 17 can perform various settings of the management device 13 such as setting of a replay fee, member registration, and the like.

  The personal computer 17 can handle various types of information managed by the management device 13 in this way.

  The management device 13 includes: inter-machines 3, 4, 6, a counter 9, a payment machine 10, a gift exchange POS 11, a replay accepting machine 12, an issuing machine 20, a data display 21, an out-of-store gift exchange terminal 22, wireless Information from devices such as the communication system 23 is managed. Based on the communication of information with the management device 13 for each device described above, the management device 13 stores various information as described below. The management device 13 may be composed of a single computer. For example, the management device 13 is a plurality of computers, a card management device that manages the value related to the frequency of sales, settlement, etc. of cards, members and non-members. Storage management device for managing the value of valuables (number of possessions, savings), prize management device for managing the stock, delivery / receipt of prizes, game media for each game machine sales / game state (big hit, probability change, etc.) You may make it comprise with several apparatuses, such as a hall computer which manages the number and the number of payouts as a prize. Data may be exchanged between the card management device, the storage management device, the prize management device, and the hall computer via the network 8, and the management device 13 may be configured. Alternatively, the management device 13 may be operated independently. It may be generic. This embodiment is an example, and the prize exchange system according to the present invention includes claims such as a prize exchange accepting means, a gaming state reading means, a prize exchange order setting means, a prize exchange order changing means, a prize exchange processing means, etc. If these means are provided in various appropriate devices, they are included in the present invention.

  In addition, the management device 13 stores various information stored in these IC cards when the member IC cards 30 and non-member IC cards 31 issued in other game halls are used for these devices. It memorize | stores based on ID of this game hall newly provided to them. When a merchant card is used, various information such as all prize exchange information stored in the merchant card is stored based on a merchant ID that can identify the merchant. Here, as the total prize exchange information, for example, total information in a predetermined period such as one business day in which a plurality of players have exchanged prizes, individual information in a predetermined period such as one business day in which a plurality of players have exchanged prizes, etc. All prize amount information is listed, and all prize exchange amounts related to prize exchanges performed by prize exchange devices operated by companies other than the game hall such as the wagon 1550 and the specified prize service counter 1560 are calculated or specified. Any information is possible. For example, as information on individual prize amount information in a predetermined period such as one business day when prizes are exchanged among a plurality of players, for example, various types of prizes (such as prize IDs), information on the number of prizes, and games in which prizes are selected. The information (for example, card ID etc.) etc. concerning a person can be illustrated. At the same time as the all prize exchange information, the vendor ID information for the business relating to the prize exchange is output to the management device 13. In addition, the management device 13 can also aggregate the total prize exchange information, for example, for each trader who is an operating entity. It should be noted that the processing for totalization for each trader may be executed by the prize exchange device 1500 and the result may be stored and managed by the management device 13. In addition, the management device 13 can separately count sales information for selling merchandise in cash and information for exchanging premiums on game media in a prize exchange device 1500 installed in the wagon 1550 or the like.

  Further, in the management apparatus 13, the prize exchange information written in the prize exchange apparatus 1500 installed in the wagon 1550 or the like is stored in a storage medium such as a member IC card 30, a non-member IC card 31, a merchant card, or the like. It can be read via a communication line or the like that can output information to the gift exchange device 1500. Further, the management device 13 stores information that sets whether to deduct the number of game media related to the prize exchange in preference to either the winning ball or the stored ball when the prize exchange in the prize exchange device 1500 is performed. Furthermore, the management device 13 divides and manages the number of possessions and the number of savings (the number of stored balls on the day, the number of stored medals on the current day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) based on, for example, the card ID of the player, Based on the predetermined condition described above, conversion from a winning ball to a saving ball and conversion from a saving ball to a winning ball can be executed. Further, when the management device 13 uses the winning ball for replay, the management device 13 subtracts the number of game media corresponding to the replay fee, updates the information relating to the possession, and uses the stored ball for replaying. At this time, the number of game media corresponding to the replay fee is subtracted to update the information relating to the number of savings (the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the day, the number of savings on the next day, the number of savings on the next day). In addition, the replay fee that is collected when using the winning ball for replay and the replay fee that is collected when using the saved ball for replay may be the same or different. Can do. For example, a replay fee that is collected when a winning ball is used for replay may be collected more than or less than a replay fee that is collected when a stored ball is used for replay.

  In addition, the management device 13 obtains the information on the value of the gaming media set corresponding to the value of each gaming machine, the gaming machine, the gaming island, or the gaming machine group. I remember it. For example, the value of a pachinko ball discharged from one type of gaming machine is equivalent to 4 yen per ball, the value of a pachinko ball discharged from another type of gaming machine is converted to 2 yen per ball, and other types of gaming machines As for the value of the pachinko ball discharged from the game, information relating to the value of the game medium such as conversion of 1 yen per ball is stored. Note that the value of the above-described gaming medium can be set for each of the inter-machine machines, the gaming machines, the gaming islands, and the gaming machine groups. Here, for each gaming machine group, when a plurality of gaming machines are installed on one gaming island, it means each group when gaming machines are grouped by type.

  Furthermore, the management device 13 can also output information such as a jackpot start count history graph, start count, jackpot count, and the like for each gaming machine to the data display 21 attached to the top of each gaming machine. The data display device 21 displays this information on the display unit and provides the player with information on the gaming machine.

  Further, the management device 13 outputs, for example, jackpot start count history graph, information on the number of starts, jackpot count, etc., information on gaming machine ranking, winning / losing for each gaming machine, etc. to the out-of-store gift exchange terminal 22 You can also The out-of-store gift exchange terminal 22 displays these pieces of information on the display unit and provides the player with information on the gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the management apparatus 13 includes a control unit 700, a member card information management unit 701, a non-member card information management unit 702, an input / output processing unit 703, a work time counting unit 704, a work content information management unit 705, Game state reading unit 710, prize exchange order setting part 711, prize exchange order changing part 712, prize exchange processing part 713, delay stop part 714, offer automatic re-registration part 715, scheduled execution time presentation part 716, first scheduled execution time Calculation unit 717, second scheduled execution time calculation unit 718, first scheduled execution time correction unit 719, second scheduled execution time correction unit 720, first order calculation unit 721, second order calculation unit 722, and determination on whether or not to exchange prizes Unit 723, first order correction unit 724, and second order correction unit 725, and various units from 701 to 725 are controlled by the control unit 700. Is the functions realized Ri. Here, the information when the merchant card is used is described as being managed by the member card information management unit 701. However, for example, a merchant card information management unit is provided separately and the merchant card is used. Various types of information may be managed.

  The control unit 700 controls each component device in the management device 13 and performs information communication with, for example, the inter-vehicle machine 3 other than the management device 13, and mainly includes an interface circuit, a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. Composed. The CPU executes various arithmetic processes using programs, data, and the like stored in storage means such as ROM and RAM. In this control unit 700, a member card information management unit 701, a non-member card information management unit 702, an input / output processing unit 703, a work time counting unit 704, a signal input / output between each unit of the work content information management unit 705, Signal input / output between the personal computer 17 and other peripheral devices and signal input / output with each device via the network 8 are controlled. Further, the control unit 700 is connected to the management device 13 via the network 8 so as to be able to communicate with the control unit of each device.

  Here, the control unit 700 executes processing related to the entire management apparatus 13 in accordance with a program stored in a storage unit such as a ROM or a RAM. The storage unit of the management device 13 stores an order table in which offers and orders are associated with each other and an execution time table in which offers and exchange scheduled execution times are associated.

  Here, the management apparatus 13 can also be constituted by a plurality of computer systems on the same network to which roles are shared. For example, if a plurality of computer systems such as card management, customer management, gaming machine management, data display management, and work content management are used, each role can be executed at a higher speed.

  The member card information management unit 701 manages information when the member IC card 30 is used for each device. FIG. 21 shows an example of the information management list 750. The information management list 750 shown in FIG. 21 can be viewed on, for example, the personal computer 17 connected to the management apparatus 13. The member card information management unit 701 also manages information when the merchant card is used, and can view the management information on the personal computer 17 or the like.

  When the member IC card 30 is used, based on the ID of the member IC card 30, as shown in the information management list 750, for example, the number of savings (the number of balls stored on the day, the number of medals stored on the day, Number of next day savings, next day savings), frequency balance, replay savings (current day savings, current day savings, next day savings, next day savings), points, amount inserted into a machine or issuing machine , Managing the settlement amount. These data are managed for each ID of the member IC card 30 and further managed as history information, daily information, weekly information, and the like. The information management list 750 shown in FIG. 21 is an example of daily information.

  Note that the management items for the member player using the member IC card 30 are not limited to the management items described in the information management list 750 in FIG. 21, and for example, out ( Launch balls), safe (supply balls to the upper plate of the game, that is, the player's winning balls), winning / losing information (those less than out of the safe), jackpot count, CR machine sales, etc., member players Address, name, age, favorite stand, contact information, number of possessions, etc. can also be set as management items.

  The non-member card information management unit 702 manages information when the non-member IC card 31 is used for each device. FIG. 22 shows an example of item names described in the information management list 751. The information management list 751 shown in FIG. 22 can be viewed on, for example, the personal computer 17 connected to the management apparatus 13.

  When the non-member IC card 31 is used, based on the ID of the non-member IC card 31, for example, a frequency balance, a disk machine or an issuing machine as described in the information management list 751 The amount of money inserted and the amount of payment are managed. These data are managed for each ID of the non-member IC card 31. When the non-member IC card 31 is used, the period during which the frequency balance can be held is limited to one day, for example. Therefore, if it is not within the period, the balance of the frequency cannot be settled and cashed by the settlement machine 10.

  When the non-member IC card 31 is used, information corresponding to a period in which the frequency balance can be held is managed. The information management list 751 shown in FIG. 22 is an example of information in the management period. The simple management ID and information on the number of balls (counted by the counter 9) at the time of issuing the receipt are temporarily managed in order to prevent the use of a forged receipt. Therefore, at the time of the prize exchange at the prize exchange POS 11, after confirming the appropriateness of the receipt, the information on the simple management ID and the number of balls is deleted from the management device 13.

  Here, when the non-member IC card 31 is used, out (fire ball), safe (supply ball to the upper plate of the game, that is, a player's acquired ball), win / loss (out is reduced from safe) Stuff), number of possessions (number of possessed balls, number of possessed medals), number of savings (number of accumulated balls for the day, number of medaled for the day, number of memorized for the next day, number of memorized for the next day) Number, number of balls saved next day, number of medals saved next day), replay fee, points, gaming machine type, number of jackpots, sales of CR machines, etc. Is different.

  The input / output processing unit 703 is connected to the inter-machines 3, 4, 6, the individual counter 2 C attached to each gaming machine, the counter 9, the checkout machine 10, the gift exchange POS 11, and the replay via the network 8 using the LAN. Using an input / output process for exchanging information with devices such as the accepting machine 12, issuing machine 20, data display machine 21, out-of-store gift exchange terminal 22, wireless communication system 23, etc., and a dedicated line (VAN) with the outside Input / output processing of information with the information management center 16 is performed. From the above devices, game data, various information accompanying the game, and the like are always input. In addition, for example, information on the business results of one day, the work contents of an employee, the amount of work, and the like managed by the member card information management unit 701, the non-member card information management unit 702, and the work content information management unit 705. Output to the management center 16. The output to the information management center 16 is performed, for example, when an end-of-day processing signal is input from the personal computer 17 or the like to the management device 13, and information transmitted to the information management center 16 is transmitted via the control unit 700. The data is transmitted to the information management center 16 via the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15. In the input / output processing unit 703, for example, the number of times when a player who is a member of the game hall plays a game in another game hall using the member IC card 30 of the game hall is received from the information management center 16. Information, various information such as money billing information from other game halls, information associated with the work contents of the employees of each game hall, and the like can be input.

  The work time measuring unit 704 measures the time spent for the work when the employee performs each specified work. The time measured by the work time measuring unit 704 is managed by the work content information management unit 705 together with, for example, an employee ID for specifying the work content and the employee.

  The work content information management unit 705 includes the inter-machines 3, 4, 6, the counter 9, the checkout machine 10, the gift exchange POS 11, the replay accepting machine 12, the issuing machine 20, the data display 21, and the outside gift exchange terminal. 22, information related to the work of employees input from devices such as the wireless communication system 23 is managed, for example, for each employee and for each work content. Also, based on these pieces of information, for example, the work amount for each employee, the work amount of each employee for each work content, and the like are calculated and tabulated. In particular, in the prize exchange POS 11, the time required for prize exchange per person is timed and totaled, and the average prize exchange time for the whole, every clerk, and every member is calculated. The average prize exchange time for the whole, each clerk, and each member is used as a parameter for calculating a scheduled prize exchange execution time, which will be described in detail later.

  The gaming state reading unit (gaming state reading means) 710 receives the offer for the exchange of prizes by the machine 3, 4, 6, the counter 9, and the prize exchange receiving means (305 for the machine 3) in the prize exchange POS 11. In this case, it is means for reading the gaming state of the player who made the offer. The gaming state reading unit (gaming state reading means) 710 includes a continuous gaming state signal, a normal gaming state signal, a specific gaming state signal, a gaming end state signal, a big hit signal indicating whether or not a big hit, and a probability changing state. Probability change signal indicating that, out signal that counts the balls discharged from the discharge port where all the balls that have been driven into the game board surface of the pachinko machine are discharged, safe signal that is paid out as a prize from the pachinko machine, IN of the slot machine Value information (lending of storage medium) that stores signals (insertion signals for inserted medals) and OUT signals (payout signals for prize medals) and valuable value specifying information (card ID or / and valuable value itself) that can specify the valuable value Frequency information for balls, counting information (counting number, savings number, etc.) that is a counting result, human contact state information on launcher handle in pachinko machine Various game data such as contact information by the human against the start lever in the slot gaming machine can be read through the network 8 from the various devices. When the management device 13 is provided with the gaming state reading unit (gaming state reading means) 710, some of these signals that can read the above gaming state are stored in each gaming machine or inter-machine. Received from 3, 4, 6 via island computer 7 and network 8. The gaming state reading unit (gaming state reading means) 710 is a relay device such as the management device 13 or the island computer 7 for the signal state of an input box (also called a base terminal) for inputting various gaming information provided for each gaming machine. It can also be illustrated by adopting a high-speed link (HLS (registered trademark)) method in which the control unit on the side reads out with a memory image, and the CPUs of the intermediary machines 3, 4 and 6 input and manage the game state A case where transmission to the apparatus 13 is realized can also be exemplified. In other words, the gaming state reading means 305 can be executed independently or in cooperation with various devices on the network that are communicably connected to each other, such as inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6, etc., that can constitute a prize exchange system. It is.

  The gaming state read by the gaming state reading unit 710 includes a normal gaming state, a big hit situation as a specific gaming state, and a probability variation situation, which are determined by the received gaming data, and a game is being played in the normal gaming state or the specific gaming state. And a game state in which the game has not been played is determined. As an example of the normal gaming state, a pachinko ball as a valuable value is lent to a player for 4 yen per ball, and a special prize is purchased at a gaming hall for 2.5 yen per ball (2.5 yen). (It is not allowed by the police to buy less than)) It is common to throw 100 balls into a game for 1 minute and pay 40 balls as a prize (called a 1-minute game as a base) If you rent a pachinko ball for 4 yen and buy special prizes for 4 yen per ball, throw it in 100 balls per minute and pay out 18 balls as a prize. Generally referred to as the base). Accordingly, the normal gaming state can be exemplified by a gaming state in which the number of game media acquired by the player is about half or less than the number of game media input to the game.

The continuous game state means a state in which the game is continued without the player changing after the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is discharged to the outside. The following can be exemplified as the determination (game continuation determination means) of whether or not the game is in the continuous game state.
That is, after the storage medium (member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31) is ejected to the outside,
1) Whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the discharged game medium is no longer detected.
2) whether the number of acquired game media + the number of payout game media paid out by the payout processing means−the number of discharged game media is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (including 0),
3) Whether there has been a change in imaging information directed to the player side,
Whether there is a game medium in the game medium storage part of the game machine or in the lower ball box in front of the game machine, whether or not there is a game medium by attaching conduction S to the tentacles extending from the shooting and nozzle or inter-machine Detection)
4) The game continuation determination is made by at least one of 1) to 4) as to whether or not the state where the value set by the value setting means is not 0 continues.

  The normal game state is a state in which the game state is a continuous game state and does not apply to a specific game state described later. Therefore, the normal gaming state is included in the continuous gaming state, and when it is read as the normal gaming state, it is also read as the continuous gaming state.

  The specific game state is the number of game media that the player has acquired in the game in the continuous game state and includes at least one of a jackpot situation and a probability variation situation in which the jackpot probability is higher than normal. This is a situation where the player has an advantage over the normal gaming state, which is about half or less. Therefore, the specific game state is included in the continuous game state, and when it is read as the specific game state, it is also read as the continuous game state.

  The game end state is a state in which no continuous game is performed.

  The prize exchange order setting unit (premium exchange order setting means) 711 is received by the prize exchange accepting means (305 in the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4 and 6 and also provided in the counter 9 and the prize exchange POS11) to the management apparatus 13. Based on the transmitted past offer, at least one of the order of giving away prizes and the scheduled time for giving away prizes is set for each offer for giving away prizes. Setting the order of the offer means that the card ID of the player who made the offer or the number of the gaming machine that can be identified by the management device 13 in the order table stored in the storage means RAM or hard disk in the control unit 700 of the management device 13 And the order in which the prizes are exchanged are stored in association with each other, or in the execution time table stored in the storage means RAM or hard disk in the control unit 700 of the management device 13, the card ID or management of the player who made the offer Either or both of storing the game machine number that can be identified by the device 13 and the time when the prize exchange is performed in association with each other. The order table and the execution time table may be used in combination, and one of the tables may be set in advance so that the order does not overlap.

  The premium exchange order setting unit (premium exchange order setting means) 711 sets, for example, an exchange order that is +1 to the remaining number of past offers that have not been completed. As the order table, for example, a structure in which two types of registration counter and exchange execution counter are specified in a structure memory area in which 1000 people are arranged can be exemplified. The order table is all cleared by the store closing process, and after opening, every time there is a request for a gift exchange reservation, from the memory area of the younger address, the ID information of the storage medium, each possession number, each stored number, time, A gaming machine number, a scheduled time for exchanging premiums calculated by the program logic described in detail below, and the type and quantity information selected or automatically determined are stored in one memory block. One unit of the registration counter and the exchange execution counter is cleared to 0 by the store closing process, and indicates a memory area that has been skipped by one memory block from the head address of the order table. Then, the registration counter is 0 when the first offer for a free gift exchange reservation is received, and is incremented by +1 each time a free gift replacement reservation is received. Therefore, the information related to the prize exchange reservation is stored in the memory area of the first address of the order table + 1 offset address × register counter. Similarly, the exchange execution counter is 0 when the first free gift exchange reservation is made, and is incremented by +1 every time the free gift exchange reservation is executed (premium exchange order setting means). This example is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this example.

  In addition, there is a plurality of free gift exchange POSs 11 in the pachinko hall, and the order is set for each free gift exchange POS 11 so as not to cause concentration of waiting customers for free gift exchange based on the fact that one of the pachinko hall buildings is easy to find. There is a need to. For this reason, the prize exchange order setting unit (premium exchange order setting means) 711 has the prize exchange group information of the gaming machines close to each prize exchange POS 11, and accompanies the offer of the prize exchange reservation received by the input / output processing unit 703. A search is made as to which prize exchange group for each prize exchange POS the gaming machine number belongs to, and information indicating the prize exchange POS 11 for performing the prize exchange, which is the search result, the prize exchange order, and the scheduled exchange period of the prize exchange are performed. Reply to the source device. In the apparatus which is the transmission source device having the received prize exchange accepting means, information specifying which prize exchange POS11 is made, the prize exchange order, and the scheduled exchange timing of the prize exchange POS11 are arranged in the pachinko hall. Is controlled on the display unit.

  In addition, among the plural prize exchange POS11, even if the place where the prize exchange is performed is specified based on the arrangement position of the gaming machine, reservations for prize exchange may happen to be concentrated on a specific prize exchange POS11. As a countermeasure in such a case, the prize exchange order setting unit (premium exchange order setting means) 711 further has distance information to each prize exchange POS 11 for each gaming machine, and the prize exchange reservation for which the offer has been made is provided. In order to equalize the number of waits for each free gift exchange POS 11, the control unit 700 calculates and sets the gaming machines far away from the free gift exchange POS 11 having a large number of waits to wait for another closer free gift exchange POS 11. . Then, the control unit 700 returns, via the input / output processing unit 703 and the network 8, information that can specify the prize exchange POS 11 for exchanging the prize, the prize exchange order, and the scheduled exchange period for the prize exchange to the transmission source device. In the apparatus which is the transmission source device having the received prize exchange accepting means, information specifying which prize exchange POS11 is made, the prize exchange order, and the scheduled exchange timing of the prize exchange POS11 are arranged in the pachinko hall. Is controlled on the display unit.

  Further, in the inter-machines 3, 4, and 6, the card ID information at the first card insertion is transmitted to the management device 13 in step S 318 of FIG. 6A. The control unit 700 in the management device 13 that has received the card ID information immediately refers to the order table (or scheduled execution time table) whether or not there has been an offer for a premium replacement reservation based on the card ID information. If there is a prize exchange POS 11 to be exchanged again as described above, the control unit 700 exchanges the prizes via the input / output processing unit 703 and the network 8 with the transmission-destination machine 3, 4, 6. Information that can specify the free gift exchange POS 11, free gift exchange order, and free gift exchange scheduled time is returned to the transmission source device. In the apparatus which is the transmission source device having the received prize exchange accepting means, information specifying which prize exchange POS11 is made, the prize exchange order, and the scheduled exchange timing of the prize exchange POS11 are arranged in the pachinko hall. Is controlled on the display unit.

  Here, in the premium exchange order setting unit (premium exchange order setting means) 711, setting the scheduled execution time based on the past offer means that the first scheduled execution time calculation unit (first scheduled execution time calculation means) 717 or 2 The scheduled execution time calculation unit (second scheduled execution time calculation means) 718 is set.

  The first scheduled execution time calculation unit (first execution scheduled time calculation means) 717 is an average prize that is set by measuring the actual prize exchange time and manually setting the average prize exchange time manually and / or as will be described later. An exchange time setting unit (average prize exchange time setting means) 717a is provided. The first scheduled execution time calculation unit (first execution scheduled time calculation means) 717 calculates the number of past offers x average premium exchange time = scheduled execution time. The average prize exchange time setting unit (average prize exchange time setting means) 717a is not in the form of the first scheduled execution time calculation unit (first execution scheduled time calculation means) 717, and the first scheduled execution time calculation. Section (first scheduled execution time calculation means) 717 may be provided independently.

  For example, a member's per-member reward exchange time per member A = {overall average exchange time + (average sales time per store clerk−overall average prize exchange time) + (average per-member reward exchange time−overall average exchange time) + ( Free gift exchange POS11 average exchange time-overall average exchange time)}, non-member free gift exchange time per person B = {overall average exchange time + (average exchange time per clerk-overall average prize exchange time) + (non-member average) Gift exchange time-overall average exchange time) + (average exchange time per gift exchange POS11-overall average exchange time)}, and the scheduled exchange time of the customer who made the offer = current number of non-members x B + Σ member prize exchange If it calculates with time A, it will be highly accurate.

  When a plurality of free gift exchange POSs 11 are installed, it takes a long time to select if there are many free gifts in the space around the free gift exchange POS 11, and it takes only a short time if the number of free gifts is small. A different prize exchange time is measured for each POS 11. In addition, since there are customers who are confused about the selection of prizes for each member and those who are not, the prize exchange time is measured for each member. Moreover, since there is also an unfamiliarity with the operation of the gift exchange POS 11 for each clerk, the giveaway exchange time is measured for each clerk. The above formulas A and B are formulas for the concept of correcting the shift for each store clerk, the shift for each member, and the shift for each premium exchange POS 11 from the overall average replacement time. In addition, it is also possible to consider a shift that is congested for every day of the week.

  The average prize exchange time in each case is as follows. In the prize exchange POS 11, the control unit of the prize exchange POS 11 sends the member IC card 30, the non-member IC card 31, or the receipt to the card reader 11 a, barcode. The time taken from the moment read by the reader 11c or the like to the end of the prize exchange is counted, and the result is transmitted to the management device 13 via the network 8, and the control unit 700 of the received management device 13 receives the result in each case. Accordingly, it is a value obtained by dividing the total of each prize exchange time by the number of samples in each case.

  As mentioned above, the average prize exchange time differs depending on the structure of the building of the game hall where the prize exchange is performed, the variety of types of prize exchange, and the player's unfamiliarity with the prize exchange device. The average may be learned and updated as an average prize exchange time. As an example of learning, for example, it is possible to optimize the time by measuring the average prize exchange time a plurality of times and performing feedback control each time. In addition, since the average gift exchange time varies depending on the level of proficiency of the clerk for the device for exchanging the gift, the card ID is read by the predetermined device from the clerk card, and this card ID is transmitted to the management device 13 so that the operator at this time A certain clerk may be specified, and the average prize exchange time may be learned and optimized for each specified operator.

  The second scheduled execution time calculation unit (second scheduled execution time calculation means) 718 uses the types of premiums to be exchanged and the quantities for each type of premium input to the premium exchange type quantity input means 306 as follows. In this way, the scheduled implementation time is calculated. The second scheduled execution time calculation unit (second scheduled execution time calculation means) 718 inputs and / or measures the actual exchange rate for each type and / or sets the actual exchange rate for each type for each type to be exchanged. The amount of each type to be exchanged at the take-off time set by measuring the time to pick up 1 item for each actual type and / or as the time to pick up 1 item for each type to be exchanged for each prize exchange time The total prize exchange time for each prize exchange type is calculated by adding the values multiplied by, and the total prize exchange time for each prize exchange type is calculated to be the total prize exchange time for each offer. The sum of the total free gift exchange times is added to the total free gift exchange time for this offer to calculate the scheduled implementation time.

  The prize exchange order changing unit (premium exchange order changing means) 712 changes at least one of the order for each offer and the scheduled execution time based on the read contents of the game state reading means. The prize exchange order changing means 712 is, for example, a jackpot signal indicating whether or not a big hit, a probability changing signal indicating whether or not a probability changing state, and a discharge port from which all balls placed on the game board surface of the pachinko gaming machine are discharged. Out signal that counts out balls, safe signal that is paid out as a prize from pachinko machines, slot machine IN signal (inserted medal input signal) and OUT signal (award medal payout signal), valuable value that can identify the valuable value Valuable value information (frequency information for renting balls, counting information as counting results, etc.) of a storage medium storing specific information (card ID or / and valuable value itself), by a human for a handle of a launching device in a pachinko machine Based on at least one of the contact status information, for example, stored in any or each of various devices in the gift exchange system, the order and the order Stop carry the order of offer in order table is correlated with, or changes behind.

That is, of the offers in the order table, the order to be changed is changed by replacing the order to be changed with the offer in the order after this offer. Here, instead of changing the order of the offer, the prize exchange order changing means is, for example, any one of various devices in the prize exchange system as an execution time table in which the offer and the scheduled execution time of the exchange are associated with each other. Alternatively, when stored in each, the time of the scheduled execution time is changed to a time delayed from the scheduled execution time.

  Usually, the order of the application is changed backwards, and / or the scheduled execution time is delayed or the advancement of the order is stopped when the player detects a jackpot state in which a significant number of game media can be acquired. Preferably there is.

  The time to delay the scheduled time of execution is the sum of the jackpot duration in which the player can acquire a large number of game media by manually input or measured, and the duration of the probabilistic (short time) state in which the number of appearances does not increase or decrease Time can be illustrated. If the jackpot is further increased after the probability change (short-time state), again, the time calculated by adding the duration of the probability-change (short-time) state in which the number of balls is not increased or decreased to the big hit duration will be implemented In addition to resetting.

  Also, the prize exchange order changing section (premium exchange order changing means) 712 provides a prize exchange (reservation) when the result read by the gaming state reading section (gaming state reading means) 710 is the continuous gaming state and the specific gaming state. ) (Including cancellation of the advance of the order associated with the execution of a gift exchange reservation for another customer) and / or the scheduled implementation time. Here, the specific gaming state includes at least one of a jackpot situation and a probability fluctuation situation in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual, and the number of game media earned by the player is approximately half or less than the number of game media input to the game. This is a situation where the player has an advantage over the normal gaming state.

  The prize exchange order changing unit (premium exchange order changing means) 712 offers a prize exchange (reservation) when the result read by the gaming state reading part (gaming state reading means) 710 is the continuous gaming state and the specific gaming state. ) Is canceled, that is, deleted from the order table or scheduled execution time table, or an invalid flag is written to the order table, and if the invalid flag is ON, the prize replacement reservation is not performed. .

  Further, the prize exchange order changing unit (premium exchange order changing means) 712 can change the order and / or scheduled execution time in the order of the gaming state being the specific gaming state and the normal gaming state. is there.

  Furthermore, the prize exchange order changing unit (premium exchange order changing means) 712 allows the player who made the offer (reservation) for the prize exchange to store the storage medium (member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31). Unplug the machine between the machines 3, 4, 6 and release the machine from the machine, the remaining value of the machine 3, 4, 6 at that time (frequency, number of shares, number of possessions) When the game is in an end-of-game state determined by conditions such as the case where the total number of balls paid out by the gaming machine as the number and the prize is greater than the number of balls (out number) of the gaming machine, where the number of balls is not detected In this case, the order and / or scheduled implementation time should be advanced.

  Here, the execution schedule time is changed based on the read contents of the game state reading unit (game state reading unit) 710 in the prize exchange order changing unit (premium exchange order changing unit) 712. (First execution schedule time correction means) 719 or second execution schedule time correction section (second execution schedule time calculation means) 720 is changed.

  A first scheduled execution time correction unit (first scheduled execution time correction unit) 719 is a first scheduled execution time calculation unit (first scheduled execution time calculation unit) 717 or a second scheduled execution time calculation unit (second scheduled execution time). (Calculation means) A game state reading unit (gaming state reading means) 710 is an addition time for measuring and setting the time for which each input and / or actual game state is maintained for each game model at the scheduled execution time calculated by 718. In accordance with the gaming state determined based on the read contents, the execution scheduled time is corrected.

  The second scheduled execution time correction unit (second scheduled execution time calculation means) 720 is a first scheduled execution time calculation unit (first scheduled execution time calculation means) 717 or a second scheduled execution time calculation unit (second scheduled execution time). Computation means) The specific game state in which the player is more advantageous than the normal game state in which the number of game media acquired by the player is approximately half or less than the number of game media input to the game is terminated. Until it is done, it is not displayed, infinity or a predetermined time is displayed, and when returning to the normal gaming state, the first scheduled execution time calculation unit (first scheduled execution time calculation means) 717 or the second scheduled execution time The calculation unit (second scheduled execution time calculation means) 718 calculates and corrects the scheduled execution time again.

  Also, setting the order based on past offers in the prize exchange order setting unit (premium exchange order setting means) 711 means that the first order computation part (first order computation means) 721 or the second order computation part (second (Order calculating means) 722 is set.

  The first order calculation unit (first order calculation means) 721 sets the order that is added to the latest of the orders set for each past offer when the offer is received, and the prize exchange for each past offer is completed. Decrease the order each time. That is, it is realized by incrementing the prize exchange execution counter.

  As the second order calculation unit (second order calculation means) 722, the control unit 700 extracts the card closest to the present time from the registered scheduled execution times, and the card ID of the player in the youngest order. May be set by reading from the order table.

  In addition, changing the order based on the reading contents of the gaming state reading unit (gaming state reading unit) 710 in the prize changing order changing unit (premium exchange order changing unit) 712 is a first order correcting unit (first order correcting unit). Means) 724 or the second order correction unit (second order correction means) 725.

  The first order correction unit (first order correction unit) 724 inputs and outputs in the order calculated by the first order calculation unit (first order calculation unit) 721 or the second order calculation unit (second order calculation unit) 722. The time for maintaining each actual gaming state is measured and set for each game model, and the order of addition is corrected by adding according to the gaming state determined based on the content read by the gaming state reading means. .

  The second order correcting unit (second order correcting unit) 725 is a player who selects the order calculated by the first order calculating unit (first order calculating unit) 721 or the second order calculating unit (second order calculating unit) 722. The number of acquired game media is approximately half or less than the number of game media input to the game. Until the player exits a specific game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, it is not displayed, infinite, or in a predetermined order. Is displayed, and when returning to the normal gaming state, the first order computation unit (first order computation unit) 721 or the second order computation unit (second order computation unit) 722 calculates the order again and corrects it.

  The prize exchange processing unit (premium exchange processing means) 713 performs a process related to prize exchange according to at least one of the order and the scheduled execution time, that is, when at least one of the order and the scheduled schedule time is reached.

  The prize exchange processing unit (premium exchange processing means) 713 includes at least one of the following processes (Process 1) to (Process 7) as a process related to the prize exchange.

(Process 1) Process for Counting Game Medium This process 1 is not limited to accepting that the player voluntarily counts the game medium, for example, a process for prompting the player to count, or forcibly counting It may be a process of performing. As a process for prompting the player to count, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 sends the information to the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6 via the network 8, after counting for exchanging prizes, removing cards and exchanging prizes. The information indicating that “Please come to the counter” is transmitted to the corresponding machine based on the machine ID stored in the order table. In the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6, the control unit 300 causes the display units 3 e, 4 e, 6 e to display “Please count for exchanging prizes, then remove the card and come to the prize exchange counter”. Further, as a process for forcibly counting, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 provides instruction information for opening the shutter of the forcible individual counter 2C to the intermediary machines 3, 4 and 6 via the network 8. Based on the machine ID stored in the order table, the information is transmitted to the machine. The control unit 300 transmits the shutter opening instruction signal to the shutter control unit of the individual counter 2C. The control unit 300 opens the shutter until a predetermined time elapses with the number of balls paid out as a prize (safe number) + the number of payouts using the number of possessions / saves and the number of payouts using the frequency. maintain. The button press for instructing the player to close the shutter while the shutter is open is ignored. In addition, if the number of balls paid out as a prize (safe number) + the number of payouts of the number of possessions / saves and the number of payouts using the frequency ≒ the number of balls to be fired (number of outs), the clerk is called and the clerk judges at the shutter The closing operation is performed by remote control instructions. Number of balls paid out as award (safe number) + number of withdrawals of possession / savings and number of withdrawals using frequency ≒ number of fired balls (number of outs), such as giving / receiving balls from other players it can.

(Process 2) Process for selecting a prize exchange type and quantity This process 2 is a data disclosure machine (not shown in FIG. 1) connected to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6, the prize exchange POS 11, and other networks 8. It can be performed with other devices. As a process for selecting a prize exchange type and quantity, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 discloses data that is connected to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6, the prize exchange POS 11, and other network 8 via the network 8. The control unit of another device such as a machine (not shown in FIG. 1) receives the card ID information stored in the order table in which the premium exchange reservation has been made, and the instruction information indicating that the premium exchange type and quantity are selected. Send. Upon receiving these information, each control unit of other devices such as the inter-station machines 3, 4, 6, gift exchange POS 11, and other data disclosure machines (not shown in FIG. 1) connected to the network 8 When the card is received, the preparation mode for receiving the selection of the gift exchange type and quantity is entered. When the card is received, each control unit displays a selection screen for the gift exchange type and quantity on the display unit. In response to the button exchange of the prize exchange type and quantity, the prize exchange type and quantity are received (for example, in SG3, 4, 6 step SG6). After accepting, the control unit of the gift exchange POS 11 via the network 8 and the management device 13 displays the prize type and quantity of the prize exchange reservation on the display unit, and the store clerk puts the prize type and quantity in the bag. When the “Ready” button is pressed, the process proceeds to execution of a next customer's free gift exchange or free gift exchange reservation.

(Process 3) Process for Encouraging Premium Exchange This process 3 is not limited to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 and the premium exchange POS11 but can also be performed by in-store broadcasting or the like. As a process for prompting a prize exchange, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 notifies the control units 700, 4 and 6 and the prize exchange POS 11 via the network 8 that the order of the prize exchange reservation has been made. Alternatively, information indicating that the scheduled implementation time has come is transmitted. That is, when the player is in a continuous game, the display is performed on the display device of the gaming machine (pachinko machine 2, slot machine 5) or the inter-machines 3, 4, 6 and the like. In addition, when the game is not in a continuous game, a process for notifying the employee through the wireless communication system, or when the employee receives the message through the wireless system, a process for notifying the fact by in-store broadcasting. I do. Further, in-store broadcasting may be automatically performed by the control unit 700 of the management device 13 by controlling activation of an in-store broadcasting device (not shown).

(Process 4) Process for Subtracting Value for Premium to be Exchanged from Acquired Value This process 4 is a process performed by the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13. The process of subtracting the valuable value for the prize to be exchanged from the acquired valuable value is used for the prize exchange obtained by the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 from the ID obtained from the prize exchange POS 11 and the type and quantity of the exchanged prize. The valuable value is subtracted from the valuable value stored in association with the ID.

(Process 5) Process for Ejecting Medium This process 5 is a process performed by the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13. In other words, when the control unit 700 of the management device 13 detects a medium discharge instruction (pressing of the medium discharge button) by the player, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 detects a table machine (memory) installed adjacent to the gaming machine. The medium issued or returned from the medium processing devices 3, 4, and 6 and storing or printing the information that can specify the acquired valuable value is discharged from the discharge port of the intermediary machine (storage medium processing device). The medium ejected by the processing 5 is the member IC card 30, the non-member IC card 31, a receipt or the like.

(Process 6) Process for Encouraging Employees to Perform Premium Exchange Related to Offer This process 6 is a process performed by the premium exchange POS11. That is, the control unit of the free gift exchange POS 11 displays the ID and the type and quantity of the reserved free gift related to the offer, which have been received and stored in advance, on the display unit 11 d of the free gift exchange POS 11. Then, the employee in charge of exchanging the prize is encouraged to execute the prize exchange. The employee who is prompted to execute the prize exchange by the processing 6 can prepare for the prize exchange such as collecting the prizes to be exchanged and collecting them together.

(Process 7) Process for Forcibly Stopping Continued Game This process 7 is a process performed by the control unit 700 of the management device 13. In other words, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 issues a motor stop signal to the control unit of the pachinko machine 2 or rotates the reel with respect to the slot machine 5 so that a game ball cannot be launched to the pachinko machine 2. Processing such as issuing a signal to stop the operation.

  The delay stop unit (delay stop unit) 714 receives a specific game from the control unit 700 when the control unit 700 determines the end of the specific game state based on the content read by the game state reading unit (game state reading unit) 710. A state stop signal is received, and the delay of the order and / or scheduled execution time is stopped. Here, the delay is stopped, for example, when the reading result by the gaming state reading unit (gaming state reading unit) 710 is the continuous gaming state and the specific gaming state, the prize exchange order changing unit (premium exchange order changing unit). 712 refers to returning the order and / or scheduled execution time for the offer (reservation) of the delayed gift exchange.

  The offer automatic re-registration unit (offering automatic registration unit) 715 controls the control unit 700 when the control unit 700 determines the end of the specific gaming state based on the content read by the gaming state reading unit (gaming state reading unit) 710. When the specific gaming state stop signal is received from, the offer is newly accepted. Here, when the offer is newly accepted, when the reading result by the gaming state reading unit (gaming state reading unit) 710 is the continuous gaming state and the specific gaming state, the prize exchange order changing unit (premium exchange order) Changing means) The offer (reservation) of the gift exchange canceled by 712 is made to be in the same state as the same offer again without performing the offer operation again.

  The scheduled execution time presentation unit (implementation scheduled time presentation means) 716 presents the scheduled execution time by transmitting the scheduled execution time information to the player who makes a gift exchange offer via the control unit 700. . For example, when the scheduled time is displayed on the display units 3e, 4e, and 6e of the pedestrian machines 3, 4, and 6 where the offer has been made, or when the offer is made by the player's portable terminal, Send the scheduled time to the terminal.

The prize exchange execution determination unit (premium exchange execution determination unit) 723 reads the number of past offers in the RAM via the control unit 700, and immediately executes the prize exchange process related to the present offer based on this information. It is determined whether or not to perform it after executing the gift exchange process related to the past offer. Here, the past offer refers to a gift exchange offer made by another player before the offer to be judged by the prize exchange execution determination unit 723. In addition, when the prize exchange execution determination unit (premium exchange execution determination unit) 723 determines that the gift exchange process is executed after executing the gift exchange process related to the past offer, the offer exchange process is not immediately performed. Is treated as a gift exchange reservation.
Further, the prize exchange execution availability determination unit (premium exchange execution availability determination means) 723 reads the number of past offers in the RAM via the control unit 700, and the number of information is a predetermined value (for example, 3, 5 If the number is less than a predetermined value or less than a predetermined value, the prize exchange process according to the present offer is immediately performed.

  Then, the member card information management unit 701, the non-member card information management unit 702, the input / output processing unit 703, the work time counting unit 704, the work content information management unit 705, the game state reading unit 710, which are controlled by the control unit 700, Free gift exchange order setting unit 711, free gift exchange order changing unit 712, free gift exchange processing unit 713, delay stop unit 714, automatic offer re-registration unit 715, scheduled execution time presentation unit 716, first scheduled execution time calculation unit 717, second The scheduled execution time calculation unit 718, the first scheduled execution time correction unit 719, the second scheduled execution time correction unit 720, the first order calculation unit 721, the second order calculation unit 722, the prize exchange execution availability determination unit 723, the first order The device units of the correction unit 724, the second order correction unit 725, and the display unit of the personal computer 17 operate as follows (FIG. 20).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The control unit 700 determines the presence / absence of operation of the device based on the received signals from the respective devices constituting the system (step S709). The operation of the device here is an operation as one device of the management device 13 itself, and an operation of a predetermined operation button or the like provided in the management device 13 corresponds to this, but the management information of the management device 13 is accessed. This includes operations of the personal computer 17 and other peripheral devices. In practice, peripheral devices such as the personal computer 17 are operated more frequently than the management device 13 itself is operated. Therefore, when the controller 700 determines whether or not the device is operated, the keyboard operation of the personal computer 17 is performed. Operation of a pointing device such as a mouse or a mouse is a main determination target. For this reason, the control unit 700 receives an operation detection signal for operations other than the input operation to the management apparatus 13 from the personal computer 17 or other peripheral devices, and monitors whether or not the device is operated.

  In the process of inputting information from each device and sorting the information, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 receives the issuing machine 20, the replay accepting machine 12, the inter-machines 3, 4, 6, the counter 9, the prize exchange POS11. Information from the settlement machine 10, the wireless communication system 23, and the like is input. In addition, when a member IC card issued at another game hall or a non-member IC card is used for each device, various information stored in those IC cards is newly given to them. Based on the ID of the game hall, the IDs of the IC cards for members and non-member IC cards issued in other game halls are also stored (step S710).

  Here, the information of the IC card for members and the IC card for non-members of other game halls can be obtained from the information management center 16 connected to the management device 13 so as to be communicable. As a result, valuable information such as the remaining number can be obtained even if only ID information is stored in the IC card for members and non-member IC cards in other game halls. In addition, when valuable information such as the remaining number is stored together with the ID in the member IC card and the member IC card, the valuable information such as the remaining number is directly stored from the IC card for the member in another game hall. Reading or writing can be performed.

  The control unit 700 determines whether or not the information input in step S710 is information when the merchant card or the member IC card 30 is used (step S711). This information includes cases where IC cards for members of other game halls are used, and is managed based on the ID assigned in this game hall.

  If it is determined in step S711 that the control unit 700 uses the merchant card or the member IC card 30 (Yes in step S711), the input information is the member card information management unit 701. (Step S712). The membership card information management unit 701 manages input information for each ID and item, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, based on the input information (step S712). When an IC card for a member of another game hall is used, the ID stored in the IC card for a member of another game hall is not shown in FIG. 21, but “Other game” is displayed in the item column. The ID of the IC card for the member of the hall "is added and managed. Further, when a vendor card is used, input information is managed for each vendor ID and item.

  If the control unit 700 determines in step S711 that the supplier card or the member IC card 30 is not used (No in step S711), the input information is the non-member card information management unit. It is output to 702 (step S713). In this information, when the issuing machine 20 uses the non-member IC card for another game hall to issue the non-member IC card 31 for this game hall, the non-member of this game hall Information when the IC card 31 is used is also included, and is managed based on the ID assigned at the game hall.

  Based on the input information, the non-member card information management unit 702 manages input information for each ID and item, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (step S713). In the issuing machine 20, when the non-member IC card 31 of this game hall is issued using the non-member IC card of another game hall, the non-member IC card 31 of this game hall is issued. When used, the ID stored in the non-member IC card of the other game hall is not shown in FIG. 22, but “ID of the non-member IC card of other game hall” is added to the item column. Managed.

  Next, based on the information from the input / output processing unit 703, the control unit 700 determines whether or not a premium exchange reservation has been made by the interstage machines 3, 4, 6 or the like (step SG11). If it is determined in step SG11 that the controller 700 has determined that a premium exchange reservation has been made (Yes in step SG11), a premium exchange reservation management processing subroutine is started (step SG12).

  If it is determined in step SG11 that the control unit 700 determines that no premium exchange reservation has been made (No in step SG11), or if the process returns from the subroutine in step SG12, the control unit 700 then enters the input. Based on the information from the output processing unit 703, it is determined whether or not an end-of-day processing signal has been input to the management apparatus 13 from the personal computer 17 or the like (step S714).

  When the control unit 700 determines in step S714 that the end-of-day processing signal has not been input (No in step S714), the process of step S719 is executed.

  On the other hand, if the control unit 700 determines in the determination in step S714 that an end-of-day processing signal has been input (Yes in step S714), for example, the member card information management unit 701 and the non-members are input from the input / output processing unit 703. Information such as the number of remaining days when the IC card for members of non-members or IC cards for non-members of other game halls is used, which is calculated based on the data managed by the card information management unit 702 The information such as the result obtained by counting the numbers based on the respective IDs for each other game hall is transmitted to the information management center 16 via the control unit 700, the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15 (step S715).

  Subsequently, the control unit 700 determines whether or not a data transmission request signal is input from the personal computer 17 or the like to the management device 13 based on the information from the input / output processing unit 703 (step S716).

  If the control unit 700 determines in step S716 that the data transmission request signal has not been input (No in step S716), the process of step S719 is executed.

  If the control unit 700 determines in step S716 that a data transmission request signal has been input (Yes in step S716), it is managed by the member card information management unit 701 and the non-member card information management unit 702. Based on the data, for example, data as shown in FIG. 21 or FIG. 22 is output to the personal computer 17 or the like (step S717). Based on data managed by the member card information management unit 701 and the non-member card information management unit 702, the output data is displayed on the screen of the personal computer 17.

  Subsequently, the control unit 700 performs a start-up process (step S718). In the start-up process, whether or not communication with each device described above is possible via a network and whether or not there is a failure in each device is confirmed by the self-diagnosis function of each device. In this confirmation, when communication with each device is not possible or when it is determined that there is a failure in each device, the employee is notified. In addition, when executing the start processing, when the prize exchange processing is performed by the prize exchange device 1500, information that sets whether to deduct the number of game media related to prize exchange in preference to either the winning ball or the storage ball, For example, the flag information is transmitted to various devices in the game hall, for example (step S718). For example, the information is written on the member IC card 30 or the like with the pedestal machines 3, 4 and 6, and the number of shares and the number of savings on the member IC card 30 (the number of balls stored on the day, the number of medals stored on the day, the number of balls stored on the following day, When information on the number of medals is stored, the number of game media corresponding to the selected prize is subtracted from the corresponding number of balls based on the flag information. Further, for example, it is possible to write the flag information on the merchant card at the gift exchange POS 11 and store the flag information in the gift exchange device 1500 via the merchant card. As a result, the prize exchange device 1500 can execute a process relating to prize exchange based on the flag information.

  And the control part 700 performs the process of step S719. In the process of step S719, based on the information received from the pachinko machine 2, the inter-machines 3, 4 and 6 and the slot machine 5 and the information received from other devices on the network 8 as necessary, the control unit 700 is various game operation data (for example, out, safe, difference ball, winning / losing for each card ID (difference ball), sales (lending ball), deposit amount, deposit money type, fraud (door open, radio wave), jackpot , Data such as probability change, all prize exchange information) are collected and aggregated (step S719). In addition, the game operation data collected and totaled is displayed on the display unit or printed by a peripheral device printer or the like in response to a request by an instruction input from the personal computer 17 or the like.

  Further, the control unit 700 outputs the aggregated information based on request signals from each device in the game hall (step S720). The control unit 700 of the management device 13, for example, counts in step S 719, for example, information relating to the number of cards and the number of savings (the number of balls stored on the day, the number of stored medals on the day, the number of stored balls on the next day, the number of stored medals on the next day) Information such as the number of valuable values related to exchange or sale of prizes for each valuable value for each trader is output to the equipment in the game hall that has output the request signal. Note that the control unit 700 of the management device 13 can store separately the information on the number of valuable values related to the exchange of prizes for each valuable value or the number of valuable values related to sales, and totalize them separately. .

  The processing of step S719 is processing as a hall computer of the game hall, and when this is completed, the processing of the main routine returns and returns to the start. Note that the processing in steps S710 to S717 corresponds to processing as a card management device or a member management device for the game hall, so the control unit 700 of the management device 13 that executes the main routine described above is the card management device or member management. In addition to functions as a device, it also functions as a hall computer.

  The processing of the main routine executed by the control unit 700 of the management device 13 is as described above. However, the operation of the management device 13 is not limited to the processing operation described above, and requests from each device and employee's Processing related to work or the like may be executed by the control unit 700. For example, a change replenishment request from the issuing machine 20, a deposit collection request and a card replenishment request, a replenishment replenishment request from the replay accepting machine 12, a giveaway replenishment request from the gift exchange POS 11, a settlement replenishment request from the settlement machine 10, etc. It is good also as what performs the process which receives the request | requirement of this and alert | reports it to an employee by the local broadcasting or the wireless communication system 23. In addition, by measuring the time from the start of work by the employee to the completion of work, or by calculating the distance traveled by the employee for work, the work time, work volume, work content, employee ID of the employee It is good also as what performs the process which totals various data, such as.

  In the premium exchange system described above, the first terminal devices such as the issuing machine 20, the replay accepting machine 12, the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6, the counter 9, the prize exchange POS 11, the checkout machine 10, etc. When the game medium is received, the reception information is written into the game medium by the reception information writing means of the first terminal device. For example, even when an IC card having only information of a card ID is inserted into a vending machine functioning as a fourth terminal device installed in a game hall and not accepted by the first terminal device described above. In some cases, a vending machine product is exchanged. In such a case, when the IC card has no valuable value, the valuable value is negative. Therefore, when the fourth terminal device receives a card in which the reception information is not written as described above, the processable range may be limited. Limiting the processable range includes, for example, prohibiting merchandise exchange, returning the storage medium without exchanging merchandise when the storage medium is inserted into the fourth terminal device, and non-contact type storage medium In this case, if the reception information is not written, a message such as “The product can be paid out once the card is inserted into the inter-vehicle machine” is displayed. For example, even if a so-called white card in which reception information is not written is inserted into the fourth terminal device, the processable range can be limited. As a result, the player performs a process of writing the reception information in the first terminal device described above.

(Processing of the gift exchange reservation subroutine)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a premium exchange reservation subroutine (step SG3). The processing for the free gift exchange reservation is performed by the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4 and 6 and the control unit 700 of the management device 13.

  When the free gift exchange reservation subroutine starts, the control unit 300 accepts a free gift exchange offer from a player as follows. Specifically, the control unit 300 outputs premium reservation acceptance information, and displays “Premium exchange reservation” on the touch panel provided in the display unit 300e. The inter-machines 3, 4, and 6 display "Premium exchange reservation" on the display units 3e, 4e, and 6e, which are icons necessary for inputting the reservation contents, and the player can touch the reservation contents by touch operation. An input is accepted (step S810). Specifically, when the player presses the display area, the press detection unit of the touch panel detects the press in the display area of “Premium exchange reservation”. When the pressure detection unit detects the pressure, the control unit 300 outputs an ON-OFF signal, which is a signal indicating that “reservation for gift replacement” has been made, to an IO port terminal (terminal for reading a signal) provided in the CPU of the control unit 300. The unit 300 determines whether or not there has been a request for a prize exchange based on the state of the ON-OFF signal. When the control unit 300 determines that there is a free gift exchange reservation, the control unit 300 stores the number information and the stored number information, which are valuable values that can be exchanged for free gifts, the storage medium ID information, the machine ID information, and the free gift. When the exchange reservation request information is transmitted to the management apparatus 13 via the interface circuit and the network 8, the information indicating that the prize exchange reservation has been made is cleared, and when this loop is performed again after the completion of this loop from start to return, Do not make a free gift exchange reservation again. It should be noted that the reservation details may be received using a reservation-only terminal or a mobile communication device such as a mobile phone terminal. Here, as the reservation contents, for example, the type of the prize to be exchanged, that is, whether it is a special prize or a general prize, what kind of prize if it is a general prize, and how many exchange quantities per prize Etc. In addition, when accepting an input of reservation details, the type and number of prizes that can be exchanged for prizes may be exemplified based on the valuable value owned by the player. For example, a general prize that can be exchanged may be displayed according to the quantity and fraction of the special prize when it is exchanged for the special prize as much as possible. Completion of entry of reservation details, for example, by displaying an icon displayed as “input completed” and confirming that there is no incomplete input by touching this icon by the player, the input is completed. And

  The control unit 700 of the management device 13 receives reservation contents from the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 (step S830). The control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 that has received the reservation contents from the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 sets the order and the scheduled execution time based on the received reservation contents information. This setting is performed by the premium exchange order setting unit (premium exchange order setting means) 711 as described above.

  The control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 that has set the order and the scheduled execution time performs processing for presenting the set order and the scheduled execution time to the player. Specifically, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 transmits information regarding the set order, scheduled execution time, and the type and quantity of the prize to be exchanged to the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 and the prize exchange POS 11. Then, a command to display these is given to the interstage machines 3, 4, 6 and the prize exchange POS11 (step S850). (Scheduled time of presentation means)

In the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 that has received the command in step S 850 from the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13, the set order, the scheduled execution time, and the type and quantity of the premium to be exchanged, the display In parts 3e, 4e, and 6e, the order, the scheduled execution time, and the type and quantity of the prize to be exchanged are displayed, and these are presented to the player who made the offer (reservation) for the prize exchange, and the process returns. . The player who received these presentations can know how many people are waiting for the prize exchange and how long the waiting time is, and can reduce the irritation of the waiting time.
Similarly, the control unit 500 of the gift exchange POS 11 that has received the order, the scheduled implementation time, and the type and quantity of the prize to be exchanged sets the order, the implementation scheduled time, and the type and quantity of the prize to be exchanged. The information is presented to the employee together with information such as an ID that can identify the player. Employees who receive these presentations can prepare for exchanging prizes in advance, and can reduce the time required for exchanging prizes.

(Processing of the gift exchange order setting subroutine)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a prize exchange order setting subroutine (step SG4). The processing for setting the prize exchange order is performed by the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4 and 6 and the control unit 700 of the management device 13.

  When the prize exchange order setting subroutine is started, the control unit 300 of the machine 3, 4, 6 makes a similar prize exchange reservation from the machines 3, 4, 6 installed adjacent to other gaming machines. In accordance with the received order, the order corresponding to the present gift exchange reservation and the scheduled time for executing the gift exchange are calculated (step S900), and the response is made via the network 8 (step S910). As a calculation method of the scheduled time for executing the free gift exchange, it is calculated by multiplying the “average value of free gift exchange time” and the “number of orders” measured by one or a plurality of free gift exchange POS 11. In addition, instead of “average value of free gift exchange times” × “number of orders”, the total value of “average free gift exchange time per member” of customers who have received past free gift exchange reservations obtained for each member, The total value of the “average value of the premium exchange time of the member” may be used, or simply “premium exchange time” × “number of orders” set by the store clerk in the management device 13 may be used. Also good. A superordinate concept of these examples is exemplified as “premium exchange order setting means for setting at least one of the order of free gift exchange and the scheduled time of free gift exchange for each offer based on past offers already accepted by the free gift exchange means” To do. The control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 calculates the order −1 every time a free gift exchange with a free gift exchange is made in the free gift exchange POS 11 and recalculates the “premium exchange scheduled time” as described above (step S930). The information is transmitted to the control unit 300 of the intermediate units 3, 4, 6 (step S940), and the control unit 300 of the intermediary units 3, 4, 6 receives the "order" and the "prize" updated on the display unit 300e. A process of displaying “predicted replacement time” is performed (step S950).

(Processing of the prize exchange order change subroutine)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a prize exchange order change subroutine (step SG5). The process of changing the prize exchange order is performed by the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 and the control unit 700 of the management device 13.

When the prize exchange order changing subroutine is activated, the control unit 300 inputs the gaming state of the gaming machine via the interface circuit (step S1000), and the valuable value which can be exchanged for prizes is periodically input to the control unit 700 of the management device 13. The possession number information and the stored number information, the machine ID information, the ID information of the storage medium, and the gaming state are transmitted (step S1010). The control unit 700 of the management device 13 that has received the gaming state determines whether or not the gaming state is a predetermined gaming state, for example, based on a gaming state signal output from a gaming machine such as a jackpot signal, For example, the game state determination based on the number of acquired game media more than the number of game media thrown into the game by the player can be exemplified, and for example, the number of game media acquired by the player is about half or less than the number of game media input to the game. It is determined whether or not the player is in a specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state (step S1020), and the premium exchange reservation is canceled (reservation order associated with deletion of own reservation registration for subsequent reservations) And the recalculation of the estimated prize exchange time) (step S1030), and notifies the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 (step S1040). Note that the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 displays on the display unit that the free gift exchange reservation has been canceled (step S1050), and informs the player. Here, when the predetermined gaming state is over, the control unit 300 of the inter-machines 3, 4, 6 may automatically apply for a prize exchange again at that time. In addition, the following processing is performed according to the settings set by the pachinko hall clerk. Depending on the model, the duration of jackpot is limited, or even the same model has multiple jackpot types, and the jackpot duration is different for each big value type, so select one of the settings 1 to 4 for the machine type and jackpot type It may be possible. Alternatively, the setting 1 process for canceling the free gift exchange reservation may be performed as long as the sum of the number of valuables that can be exchanged for prizes and the number of stored money is 0 and the safe + release number ≦ out.
Setting 1: Renewal of reservation order for free gift exchange reservation (according to execution of free gift exchange reservation in the previous order, advance of the next order and recalculation of predicted free gift exchange time, and until a predetermined condition is released (Pauses the advancement of the reservation order).
Setting 2: Do nothing.
Setting 3: Setting 1 is adopted until the prize exchange reservation order is a predetermined order (the waiting time is small), and setting 2 is adopted when it is lower than the predetermined order.

(Processing of free gift exchange reservation management subroutine)
FIG. 26A and FIG. 26B are flowcharts showing a free gift exchange reservation management subroutine (step SG6). Note that the left side of FIG. 26A shows the processing of the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6, the right side of FIG. 26A shows the processing of the control unit 700 of the management device 13, and FIG. The process of the control part 700 of the apparatus 13 is shown.

  When the free gift exchange reservation management subroutine starts, the free gift exchange execution determination unit (premium replacement execution determination unit) 723 of the management device 13 immediately determines whether or not to execute free gift exchange (step S1100). Here, the prize exchange execution possibility determination unit (premium exchange execution possibility determination means) 723 performs the prize exchange process related to the present offer immediately or executes the prize exchange process related to the past offer based on the number of past offers. Then decide whether to do it. As a result of the determination in step S1100, if the prize is to be exchanged immediately (Yes in step S1100), the processing after step S1250 (processing from S) is executed. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S1100 is that the gift exchange is not performed immediately (No in step S1100), the process proceeds to step S1110.

  In step S1110, the prize exchange execution possibility determination unit (premium exchange execution possibility determination means) 723 determines, for each offer (reservation), the order or whether or not the scheduled execution time has been reached. This determination may be performed using only the order, may be performed using only the scheduled execution time, or may be performed using both of them. If the order or scheduled execution time has been reached (Yes in step S1110), the process proceeds to step S1120. If the order or scheduled execution time has not been reached (No in step S1110), the process proceeds to step S1110. Repeat judgment.

  After “Yes” in step S1110, the gaming state reading unit (gaming state reading unit) 710 of the management device 13 reads the gaming state of the player who made the reservation (step S1120). Then, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines whether or not the player is in a continuous gaming state (step S1130).

  As a result of the determination in step S1130, when the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines that the game is in the continuous game state (Yes in step S1130), the process proceeds to step S1140, and the game is in an end state where no game is being performed. In such a case (No in step S1130), a call for urging the player to come to the prize exchange counter and exchange the prize is made by using a broadcast in the game hall or sending an email to the player's mobile phone or the like. (Step S1160).

  In step S910, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines whether or not the player's gaming state is in a specific gaming state. When the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines that the player's gaming state is in the specific gaming state (Yes in step S1040), the order and the scheduled execution time are delayed (step S1150), and the process returns to step S1110. . Even if the game is in a specific game state such as a jackpot during a continuous game, even if it is called in the order of prize exchange, the player often wants to continue the game. It is also undesirable to forcibly end the continuous game. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the player is in a specific game state such as a jackpot, the step is performed so that the player can continue the continuous game without making a call or forcibly ending the game. By the processing of S1150, the order and scheduled execution time are delayed. Here, delaying the order and the scheduled execution time may be, for example, setting the order to be delayed by five times or setting the scheduled execution time to be 15 minutes ahead and resetting them. Instead of performing the resetting, the execution of the prize exchange may be suspended and postponed.

  In step S1150, the reservation may be canceled instead of delaying the order and the scheduled execution time. In this case, if it is determined that the specific gaming state has ended for the player whose reservation has been canceled, the offer automatic re-registration unit (offer automatic re-registration means) 715 of the management apparatus 13 Equivalent gift exchange offers may be automatically re-registered.

  The prize exchange order changing unit (premium exchange order changing means) 712 of the management device 13 determines whether or not to cancel the offer when it is determined that the game is in the specific gaming state, depending on the time when the specific gaming state is entered. May be determined. That is, it is not preferable to cancel the offer when it is determined that the game state is the specific game state, when the game hall is just before closing. Therefore, after a predetermined time such as after the store closing time, even if it is in a specific gaming state, the game will be interrupted, so if you do not cancel the offer, you will exchange the prizes in the order received in the past Good.

  As a result of the determination in step S1040, when the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines that the game state of the player is not in the specific game state (No in step S1040), the control unit 700 of the management device 13 And the delay of the scheduled execution time are stopped (step S1170). In step 1170, specifically, as a process for canceling the reservation and deferring the reservation and deferring the reservation, the reservation is immediately executed for the reservation. The player who is performing the game notifies the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 corresponding to the gaming machine that the game is playing, that it is the order and timing of the prize exchange. If the order and the scheduled execution time are reset in step S1150, this step 1170 is performed after the reset order and the scheduled execution time are reached. In this step S1170, There is no need to perform any processing.

  In step S1180, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines the game machine (pachinko machine 2 or slot machine 5) in which the player who has made the reservation that has reached the prize exchange order or scheduled execution time is being played. Force the game to end. For example, in the case of the pachinko machine 2, the driving of the motor that drives the pachinko ball is stopped (motor stop), and in the case of the slot machine 5, the reception of medals is invalidated.

  In step S1190, the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machine 3, 4, 6 that has received the notification from the control unit 700 of the management device 13 notifies the player that the gift exchange has been performed, instructions for counting, and card removal. Instructions, instructions to move to the gift exchange counter, etc. These notifications and instructions can be displayed by the display units 3e, 4e, and 6e, or can be performed by voice.

  Note that the player is instructed to move to the free gift exchange counter after performing Step S1270, which will be described later, or after the free gift exchange POS 11 has been input for preparation for free gift exchange and this ready signal has been transmitted. Or you may. In this way, when the player comes to the prize exchange counter, the prize exchange can be completed immediately without waiting for the preparation of the prize.

As for the gift exchange offer, if the offer (reservation) for which the offer is treated as a reservation is not immediately exchanged according to the determination in the previous step S1100, the gift exchange is executed, and step S1200 is executed.
In step S1200, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 sets the reinsertion prohibition flag of the returned card to ON.
In step S1210, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 sets the use prohibition flag of the valuable value (frequency, holding ball, current day storage ball, next day storage ball) to ON.
Through the processes in steps S1200 and S1210, the player's card to be exchanged for the future is inserted into the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 again, or the valuable value is used and the balance of the valuable value decreases. It is possible to prevent it from getting stuck.

  In step S1220, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since the last counting, and if the predetermined time has elapsed (step S1220). In step S1270, the process proceeds to step S1270. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (No in step S1220), the process proceeds to step S1230.

  In step S1230, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines whether or not the card has been returned after the return button 3d has been pressed. If the card has been returned (Yes in step S1230), The process proceeds to S1270, and if the card has not been returned (No in Step S1230), the process proceeds to Step S1240.

  In step S1240, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 determines whether or not it is after the count completion button has been pressed, and if it is after the count completion button has been pressed (Yes in step S1240). Then, the process proceeds to step S1270. If the count completion button has not been pressed (No in step S1230), the process returns to step S1220. Here, the counting completion button is a button that is pressed when the player who has counted the game media completes counting, and is displayed on the display units 3e, 4e, 6e of the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6, for example. It may be a button displayed as “counting complete” or the like by an icon for the touch panel, or may be a button provided as hardware on the interframe machines 3, 4, 6.

As for the gift exchange offer, if the gift exchange is to be performed immediately by the determination in the previous step S1100, step S1250 is executed.
In step S1250, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 sets the reinsertion prohibition flag of the returned card to ON.
In step S1260, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 sets the use prohibition flag of the valuable value (frequency, holding ball, current day storage ball, next day storage ball) to ON.
Through the processing in steps S1250 and S1260, the card of the player who will execute the prize exchange will be inserted again into the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 and the valuable value will be used to reduce the balance of the valuable value. It is possible to prevent it from getting stuck.

  In step S1270, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 transmits a free gift exchange instruction signal to the free gift exchange POS11. When the free gift exchange instruction signal is received by the free gift exchange POS 11, as described above, at the free gift exchange counter, an employee prepares for free gift exchange and performs free gift exchange.

  Thereafter, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 receives a free gift exchange completion signal from the control unit of the free gift exchange POS 11 (step S1280), and correspondingly corresponds to the value of the free gift exchanged from the valuable value of the corresponding player. Subtract the valuable value to do and return.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, at least one of the order of giving away prizes and the scheduled time for giving away prizes is set for each offer based on the already accepted past offers. After performing the game, the player can continue the game, does not need to line up at the prize exchange counter at the time of prize exchange, and the player can spend meaningfully without wasting time until prize exchange. In addition, since the application for the exchange of the prize is accepted, the employee can prepare for the exchange of the prize in advance, and the time required for the exchange of the prize can be shortened.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming hall management system 1 having a prize exchange system in the gaming hall will be described.
The second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment described above, except that the processing operation of the gift exchange reservation management subroutine is different. Therefore, the same reference numerals are given to the portions that perform the same functions as those in the first embodiment described above, and repeated descriptions are omitted as appropriate.

(Processing of free gift exchange reservation management subroutine)
FIG. 27A and FIG. 27B are flowcharts showing a free gift exchange reservation management subroutine (step SG6) of the second embodiment. Note that the left side of FIG. 27A shows the processing of the control unit 300 of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6, the right side of FIG. 27A shows the processing of the control unit 700 of the management device 13, and FIG. The process of the control part 700 of the apparatus 13 is shown.

  When the free gift exchange reservation management subroutine starts, the free gift exchange execution determination unit (premium replacement execution determination unit) 723 of the management device 13 immediately determines whether or not to execute free gift exchange (step S1100). Here, the prize exchange execution possibility determination unit (premium exchange execution possibility determination means) 723 performs the prize exchange process related to the present offer immediately or executes the prize exchange process related to the past offer based on the number of past offers. Then decide whether to do it. As a result of the determination in step S1100, if the prize is to be exchanged immediately (Yes in step S1100), the processing after step S1250 (processing from U) is executed. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S1100, if the prize is not exchanged immediately (No in step S1100), the process proceeds to step S851.

  After No in step S1100, the gaming state reading unit (gaming state reading unit) 710 of the management device 13 reads the gaming state of the player who made the reservation (step S851). Then, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines whether or not the player is in a continuous gaming state (step S852).

  As a result of the determination in step S852, when the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines that the game is in the continuous gaming state (Yes in step S852), the process proceeds to step S853, and the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines that the game is If it is determined that the game has not been completed (No in step S852), the process proceeds to step S1110.

  In step S853, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines whether or not the game state of the player is in the specific game state. If the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines that the game state of the player is in the specific game state (Yes in step S853), the process proceeds to step S854, and the game state of the player is not in the specific game state. If it is determined (No in step S853), the process proceeds to step S1110.

  In step S854, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 exchanges premiums for the previously acquired balls (money balls, current-day storage balls, next-day storage balls) according to the contents of the offer (reservation) of the premium exchange that has already been performed. To instruct. For example, the instruction to the store clerk may be transmitted to the control unit of the gift exchange POS 11 and displayed on the gift exchange POS 11, or may be transmitted to the employee using the wireless communication system 23. Good. The employee who has received this instruction from the management device 13 confirms the contents of the offer (reservation) and prepares special prizes and general prizes designated by the contents. Then, the employee operates the gift exchange POS 11 so that the control unit subtracts the corresponding valuable value from the acquired ball (valuable value) possessed by the player and performs the premium exchange process. Then, the employee carries the prize exchanged to the game machine where the player is playing, or stores it in the prize exchange counter.

  In step S855, the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 determines whether or not the prize exchange for the acquired ball has been completed based on the contents of the offer (reservation) for the prize exchange that has already been performed. This determination can be made when the offer (reservation) is processed by the gift exchange process by the gift exchange POS11. As a result of the determination in step S855, if the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 determines that the prize exchange has been completed, the process proceeds to step S856. If it is determined that the prize exchange has not been completed, the determination in step S855 is performed. repeat.

  In step S856, the gaming state reading unit (gaming state reading unit) 710 of the management device 13 reads the gaming state of the player who made the reservation (step S856). Then, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines whether or not the player is in a specific gaming state (step S857).

  As a result of the determination in step S857, when the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines that the specific gaming state is continuing (Yes in step S857), the processing from S856 is repeated, and it is not in the specific gaming state. If it is determined (No in step S857), a premium exchange reservation subroutine is started (step SG3), and then the process returns. Here, the operation of the gaming machine may be stopped until the free gift exchange reservation is completed in order to allow the player to redeem the free gift exchange (reservation).

  In step S1110, the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines in turn for each offer (reservation) whether or not the scheduled time for implementation has been reached. This determination may be performed using only the order, may be performed using only the scheduled execution time, or may be performed using both of them. If the control unit 700 of the management device 13 determines that the order or scheduled execution time has been reached (Yes in step S1110), the process proceeds to step S1120, and the order or scheduled execution time has not been reached. If it is determined (No in step S1110), the process returns to step S851.

  Since the operation in step S1120 is the same as in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

As described above, according to the gaming hall management system 1 including the prize exchange system of the second embodiment described above, a request for prize exchange is received, it is determined whether or not a prize exchange is possible, and a prize exchange is not possible immediately. Treats the offer as a reservation. Therefore, the player can immediately exchange a free gift by simply applying for a free gift exchange, or can automatically make a reserve for free gift exchange when the free gift exchange is crowded, which improves convenience.
In addition, since it is possible to continue the game when it is scheduled to exchange the prize, it is not necessary to line up at the prize exchange counter at the time of the prize exchange, and the player can spend meaningful time without wasting time until the prize exchange. it can.
In addition, if a special game state such as a big hit is made during a continuous game, the order of the prize exchange and the scheduled execution time will be delayed, or the reservation will be canceled. Even if it becomes, the player can continue the game with peace of mind.
Furthermore, since the contents, order, and scheduled time for giving a free gift exchange are displayed on the free gift exchange POS 11, the employee can prepare for the free gift exchange in advance, and the time required for the free gift exchange can be shortened. .

The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and various modifications and changes are possible, and these are also within the scope of the present invention.
Moreover, although 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment can also be used in combination suitably, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. Further, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments described above.

  Each means described above is such that a predetermined program stored in a storage unit such as a ROM, a RAM, or a hard disk is read by a control unit such as a CPU that is an arithmetic device, so that information processing by software is performed by hardware resources. It is concretely realized using. Furthermore, each means may be realized by the cooperation of the input / output unit such as a touch panel as another hardware, the communication unit such as a wireless communication system, and other hardware devices together with the control unit and the storage unit.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game hall management system, 2 ... Pachinko machine, 2C ... Individual counter, 3, 4, 6 ... Inter-machine, 5 ... Slot machine, 7 ... Island computer, 8 ... Network, 9 ... Counter, 10 ... Settlement machine, 11 ... Premium management machine (POS), 12 ... Replay acceptance machine, 13 ... Management device, 14 ... Protocol converter, 15 ... Modem, 16 ... Management center, 17 ... Personal computer, 18 ... Premium dispenser, 20 ... Issuing machine, 21.

Claims (10)

A prize exchange accepting means for accepting an offer for exchanging a prize for exchanging prizes with the valuable value owned by the player corresponding to the number of game media obtained by the game;
A prize exchange order setting means that sets at least one of the order of prize exchange and the scheduled time of execution of the prize exchange for each offer based on a past offer already accepted before the offer accepted by the prize exchange acceptance means;
A prize exchange processing means for performing a process relating to prize exchange when the order and / or the scheduled execution time is reached;
Based on the number of the past offers, a free gift exchange execution determination unit for judging whether to immediately perform the free gift exchange processing related to the current offer or after performing the free gift exchange processing related to the past offer;
A free gift exchange system. In the prize exchange system according to claim 1,
The prize exchange execution possibility determination means immediately performs the prize exchange process related to the present offer when the number of past offers is less than a predetermined value or less than a predetermined value;
A prize exchange system characterized by In the prize exchange system according to claim 2,
The predetermined value can be set to a different value for each game machine,
A prize exchange system characterized by In the prize exchange system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The prize exchange processing means sets the acquired valuable value to 0 on the storage medium processing device installed adjacent to the game machine, prohibits it from being used again, and allows the subsequent counting to be performed. When the storage medium is ejected from the medium processing device, the prize can be exchanged using the total acquired valuable value obtained by adding the valuable value by the count to the acquired valuable value;
A prize exchange system characterized by In the premium exchange system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The prize exchange processing means is a process related to prize exchange.
(1) Processing for counting game media,
(2) Processing for accepting selection of a gift exchange type and quantity;
(3) Processing for prompting prize exchange,
(4) A process of subtracting the valuable value of the prize to be exchanged from the acquired valuable value,
(5) A process of discharging or returning a medium which is issued or returned from a storage medium processing device installed adjacent to the game machine and stores or prints information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value;
(6) A process for encouraging employees to exchange prizes related to the offer,
(7) Processing to forcibly stop continuous games,
Comprising at least one of the processes (1) to (7) of
A prize exchange system characterized by In the prize exchange system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Comprising a scheduled execution time presentation means for presenting the scheduled execution time;
A prize exchange system characterized by In the prize exchange system according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The prize exchange acceptance means is provided in at least one of a device installed adjacent to the gaming machine, a device installed in a prize exchange counter, and a device installed on the island edge,
The offer is at least one of an instruction operation for requesting a prize exchange, an input for specifying a type and quantity of a prize to be exchanged, and an input for a priority order of a prize for which a prize exchange is desired.
A prize exchange system characterized by In the prize exchange system according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
In the prize exchange order setting means, setting the scheduled execution time based on the past offer is set by the first scheduled execution time calculating means (1) or the second scheduled execution time calculating means (2) below. Is,
(1) A first implementation in which an average prize exchange time setting means for inputting an average prize exchange time and / or measuring and setting an actual prize exchange time is provided, and the number of past offers × average prize exchange time = scheduled implementation time is calculated. Scheduled time calculation means,
(2) Provided with a prize exchange type quantity input means for inputting a prize exchange type and a quantity for each kind when receiving a prize exchange request by the prize exchange accepting means, and for each type of prize exchange, a prize exchange time for each type is provided. Input and / or actual prize exchange time for each type is measured and set, and in the above-mentioned type-by-type prize exchange time, one time is taken for each type to be input and / or for each actual type. The value obtained by multiplying the take-out time set by measuring the time taken up by the quantity for each type to be exchanged for the prize is calculated to calculate the total prize exchange time for each prize exchange type, and the total prize for every prize exchange type Calculate the total scheduled exchange time by calculating the total exchange time and calculating the total prize exchange time for each offer and adding the total prize exchange time for each previous offer to the total prize exchange time for each offer. Second implementation Ordinary period calculating means,
In addition, setting the order based on the past proposal means that the following (3) first order calculating means or (4) second order calculating means,
(3) A first order which is set to the latest one among the orders set for each of the past offers when the offer is received, and is decremented every time the prize exchange for each of the past offers is completed. Order calculation means,
(4) a second order calculation means for setting the youngest order from the closest to the present execution scheduled time;
Is set by
A prize exchange system characterized by In the prize exchange system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
Gaming state reading means for reading the gaming state of the player who made the offer;
A prize exchange order changing means for changing at least one of the order for each offer and the scheduled execution time based on the content read by the gaming state reading means;
Providing
A prize exchange system characterized by Accepting offers for exchanging prizes for exchanging prizes and valuable value owned by the player corresponding to the number of game media earned by the game;
Set based on past offers already received before the offer that accepted at least one of the order of the giveaway exchange and the scheduled time of the giveaway exchange for each offer,
When the order and / or the scheduled execution time is reached, processing related to prize exchange is performed,
A free gift exchange method for determining whether to perform the free gift exchange process related to the current offer immediately after executing the free gift exchange process related to the past offer based on the number of past offers.

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