JP2014000277A - Spacer device, game system, and game management method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To appropriately restrict a game of a special rate such as a zero-yen rate without impairing profit of a game parlor.SOLUTION: A spacer card processing machine 10 retains a plurality of conditions of permitting to start a game of zero-yen rate different from cases of other rates excluding zero yen and, only when the conditions are satisfied, the game of zero-yen rate is started. After starting the game of zero-yen rate, when a use time of the game of zero-yen rate or the number of used balls exceeds a prescribed amount, the game is finished. The game of zero-yen rate is properly restricted by restricting the use by a same person in a same day using a touch of a portable device and a membership card or by setting a deposit/non-deposit of money as a starting condition.

Description

  The present invention relates to a table device arranged in association with a game machine arranged in a game store, a game system having a game machine and a table device, and a game management method for managing a game by a game machine.

  Traditionally, at pachinko parlors and other amusement stores, it was common to lend pachinko balls to players at a uniform lending rate (for example, 4 yen per ball), but recently, a multi-rate lending rate has been adopted. There are an increasing number of amusement stores.

  For example, Patent Document 1 divides an amusement store into a 4-yen corner section and a 1-yen corner section, renting pachinko balls for 4 yen per ball in the 4-yen corner, and pachinko balls for 1 yen per ball in the 1-yen corner. The structure of lending is disclosed.

  For lending pachinko balls, it is common to use an inter-stand unit installed corresponding to the gaming machine. When the inter-device receives the input of money, it stores the valuable value corresponding to the face value of the inserted money, and when accepting a pachinko ball lending operation by the player, it subtracts the valuable value and the corresponding number of pachinko machines. Lend a ball. For example, the dai device installed in the 4-yen corner subtracts the valuable value equivalent to 1000 yen, lends 250 pachinko balls, and the dai device installed in the 1-yen corner costs 1000 yen Subtract the valuable value corresponding to, and lend out 1000 pachinko balls.

  When adopting a plurality of lending rates, it is conceivable to set a rate of “0 yen” as one of them. This “0 yen” rate is a special rate that does not require subtraction of valuable value when lending pachinko balls, and can be used for demonstrations of gaming machines. In addition, by providing a 0-yen corner in addition to other rate corners in the game store, it is possible to provide a trial hitting service to the player.

Japanese Patent No. 4531082

  However, if the 0 yen rate is operated in the same manner as other rates, there is a problem that a disadvantage occurs for the game store. This point will be described in detail. Since the 0 yen rate does not consume valuable value and can be lent unlimitedly, there is a possibility that a player who stays all day at the 0 yen rate may be generated. In addition, there is a possibility that a player who visits the store only for a game of 0 yen may be generated. As a game store, for the purpose of creating services for players who play at rates other than 0 yen, and making points for games at rates other than 0 yen, If the same customer plays for a long time at the 0 yen rate, or if the store is only for games at the 0 yen rate without cash, the profit of the amusement store will be impaired. .

  For these reasons, when a special rate such as the 0 yen rate is operated at a game store, how to play a game at a special rate in order to provide a service at a special rate without losing the profit of the game store. Whether or not to limit is an important issue.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and in a game store such as a pachinko store, when a service to a player at a special rate is introduced, the profit of the game store is impaired. It is an object of the present invention to provide an inter-device, a game system, and a game management method that can appropriately limit a special rate game.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is a table-to-bed apparatus arranged in association with a gaming machine arranged in a game store, and a game condition for a game by a specific game type And a game control means for performing start control and / or end control of the game according to the specific game type when the game condition is satisfied.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the game control means performs game end control by prohibiting supply of game media when the game conditions are satisfied.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the game control means performs game start control by permitting supply of game media when the game conditions are satisfied.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the setting means sets the game condition for a game based on a game type that does not involve subtraction of a valuable value in renting a game medium.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the setting means receives operation by an employee of the game store, receives an instruction from a management device, reads a member storage medium, deposits from a player, and the specific game At least one of reading of the seed-specific storage medium is set as a game condition for performing start control of the game by the specific game type.

  In the present invention, the game control means prohibits the supply of the game medium, and then returns the value corresponding to the deposit amount received by the player in association with a predetermined storage medium. The apparatus further includes means.

  Also, in the present invention according to the above invention, the setting means may determine that the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the game by the specific game type or that the total number of lent out game media reaches a predetermined value. It is characterized in that it is set as a game condition for performing the game end control by the game type.

  Further, the present invention is a gaming system having a gaming machine arranged in a gaming store and a platform device arranged in association with the gaming machine, wherein gaming conditions are set for a game by a specific gaming type. It is characterized by comprising setting means for setting and game control means for performing start control and / or end control of the game by the specific game type when the game conditions are satisfied.

  Further, the present invention is a game management method for managing a game by a gaming machine arranged in a game store, wherein a setting step for setting a game condition for a game of a specific game type, and when the game condition is satisfied And a game control step for performing start control and / or end control of the game according to the specific game type.

  According to the present invention, the game condition is set for the game by the specific game type, and when the game condition is satisfied, the game start control and / or end control by the specific game type is performed. It is possible to appropriately limit the special rate game without damaging the profit.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of a 0 yen rate gaming system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the system configuration of the gaming system shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the inter-card card processing machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the game start condition and end condition of the rate of 0 yen. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the card management apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the card data shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing procedures for starting and ending a 0 yen rate gaming system. (Part 1) FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing processing procedures for starting and ending a 0 yen rate gaming system. (Part 2)

  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Exemplary embodiments of a table apparatus, a game system, and a game management method according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  In this specification, “mochitama” refers to data indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in the game or the number of the game media, and can be used again for the game only during that day (time before closing). Say what you can do. The stored ball is data indicating the game media acquired by the player in the game and the number of the game media, and can be used again for the game after the next day (time after closing). Mochitama can be used by both general and member players, and is used when a gaming machine is moved. The stored ball is normally only available to member players, and is used when the acquired game medium is used for games from the next day. Usually, a predetermined fee is charged for the use of the stored ball (the fee is collected by subtracting the number of game media), but it may not be collected depending on the time zone or member type.

  First, the concept of the gaming system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of a 0 yen rate gaming system according to the present embodiment. The gaming system shown in FIG. 1 has a configuration including an inter-card card processing machine 10 and a gaming machine 20.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 shown in the figure monitors the establishment of the game start condition at the 0 yen rate of the gaming machine 20, and if the predetermined condition is established, the gaming machine 20 at the 0 yen rate of the game After starting the game at the 0 yen rate, the elapse of the scheduled time is monitored, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the 0 yen rate game of the gaming machine 20 is terminated.

  Next, the system configuration of the gaming system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of the gaming system according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, this gaming system includes a four-yen pachinko parcel with a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20a using pachinko balls lent out at four yen per ball, and a pachinko ball lent out at one yen per ball. It has a 1-yen pachinko parcel with a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20b to be used and a 0-yen pachinko parcel with a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20c that use pachinko balls lent out at 0 yen per ball.

  Each of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20a is provided with a corresponding inter-card card processing machine 10a. The inter-card processing machine 10a has a game type associated with a pachinko ball (4 yen), and performs a process of lending a pachinko ball to the pachinko gaming machine 20a at a rate of 4 yen per ball. Further, the inter-card card processing machine 10a subtracts the balance of the 4-yen pachinko savings account managed by the member management device 50, and pays out the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the subtracted value to the pachinko gaming machine 20a. In addition, the inter-card card processing machine 10a acquires the balance of the 4-yen pachinko holding account managed by the card management device 40, which will be described later, and subtracts the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the value obtained by subtracting the balance. Pay out to the gaming machine 20a. In addition, the inter-card card processing machine 10a has a counter counting function for counting pachinko balls acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 20a. The counted pachinko balls are associated with the cards as 4 yen pachinko balls.

  The plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20b are provided with corresponding inter-card card processing machines 10b. The inter-card card processing machine 10b has a game type associated with a pachinko ball (1 yen), and performs a process of lending the pachinko ball to the pachinko gaming machine 20b at a rate of 1 yen per ball. Further, the inter-card card processing machine 10b subtracts the balance of the 1-yen pachinko storage account managed by the member management device 50, and pays out the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the subtracted value to the pachinko gaming machine 20b. Further, the inter-card processing machine 10b acquires the balance of the 1 yen pachinko holding account managed by the card management device 40, which will be described later, and subtracts the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the value obtained by subtracting the balance. Pay out to the gaming machine 20b. In addition, the inter-card card processing machine 10b has a counter counting function for counting pachinko balls acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 20b. The counted pachinko balls are associated with a card as a one-yen pachinko ball.

  The plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20c are provided with corresponding inter-card card processing machines 10c. The inter-card card processing machine 10c has a game type associated with a pachinko ball (0 yen), and performs a process of lending a pachinko ball to the pachinko gaming machine 20c at a rate of 0 yen per ball. In addition, the inter-card card processing machine 10c acquires the balance of the holding account of the 0 yen pachinko managed by the card management device 40 described later, and subtracts the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the value obtained by subtracting the balance. Pay out to the gaming machine 20c. Further, the inter-card card processing machine 10c has a function of counting each car to count the pachinko balls acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 20c. The counted pachinko balls are associated with a card as a holding ball of 0 yen pachinko.

  The inter-card processing machines 10 a, 10 b and 10 c are connected to the card management device 40 and the member management device 50 via the communication line 90.

  The card management device 40 is a device that manages card data in which a prepaid value and the number of balls are associated with a card ID. If the card management device 40 receives the card ID and the number of balls from the inter-card card processing machine 10a, 10b or 10c, the card management device 40 updates the card data. Further, when the card management device 40 receives the card ID from the inter-card card processor 10a, 10b, or 10c, the card management device 40 notifies the inter-card card processor 10 of the prepaid value and the number of possessions associated with the card ID. To do.

  The member management device 50 is a device that manages member data of members registered as members in the amusement store. More specifically, the stored ball, point, number of visits, game history, password, name, etc. are managed in association with the card ID of the member card issued to the member.

  Next, the external configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the external configuration of the inter-card card processing machines 10 a, 10 b and 10 c is shown as the inter-card card processing machine 10. In addition, the game machines to be provided are illustrated by broken lines. Moreover, in FIG. 3, although the inter-card processing machine 10 which receives only a banknote was illustrated, the unit for coin reception can also be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inter-card card processing machine 10 includes a status display unit 19 that displays the status of the apparatus of the inter-card card processing machine 10 by turning on or blinking a predetermined color lamp, and various types of pachinko balls. And a bill insertion slot 12a for receiving bills. Further, the inter-card processing machine 10 includes a display operation unit 13 such as a touch panel display, a card insertion slot 11a for receiving a card, a holding unit 15, a nozzle unit 16 for throwing out a pachinko ball into a gaming machine, and a gaming machine. And a counting unit 17 for counting pachinko balls dropped from the lower plate.

  Next, the internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the inter-card card processing machine 10 includes a card reader / writer 11, a banknote transport unit 12, a display operation unit 13, a remote control operation reception unit 14, a holding unit 15, a communication unit 18, It has the memory | storage part 10e and the control part 10f. The inter-card card processing machine 10 is connected to the nozzle unit 16 and the counting unit 17.

  The card reader / writer 11 is a reading unit that reads a card ID from a card inserted into the card insertion slot 11a. The card inserted into the card insertion slot 11a is stored in a card storage unit (not shown) through the card reader / writer 11. At the end of the game, the card is transferred from a card storage unit (not shown) to the card reader / writer 11, and the latest information is written on the card and carried out to the card insertion slot 11a.

  The banknote conveyance part 12 is a conveyance part conveyed to the banknote storage part which is not shown in figure, discriminating the money type and authenticity of the banknote inserted from the banknote insertion port 12a. The display operation unit 13 is a touch panel type input / output device for performing inquiry operations such as member information and card information and ball lending operations possessed by the inter-card card processing machine 10. One of the start conditions is “start operation by LCD touch”.

  The remote control operation receiving unit 14 is an interface unit for receiving 0-yen rate game start instruction information by the operation of the employee operation terminal 30 possessed by the inter-card card processing machine 10. The cover 15 is a device for reading non-contact type IC cards and portable information in which non-contact type ICs are embedded. The communication unit 18 is an interface unit for performing data communication with the gaming machine, the member management device 50 and the card management device 40.

  The storage unit 10e is a storage device composed of a hard disk device, a nonvolatile memory, or the like. The storage unit 10e stores a card ID 10e1, prepaid value data 10e2, number-of-balls data 10e3, rate information 10e4, lendability information 10e5, and start / end condition information 10e6.

  The card ID 10e1 is a card ID read by the card reader / writer 11. When a card is transported from a card storage section (not shown) to the card insertion slot 11a and the card is ejected, the card ID 10e1 is updated with the card ID read by the card reader / writer 11 during the transport. Also, when a card is transported from the card insertion slot 11a to a card storage unit (not shown), the card ID 10e1 is updated with the card ID read by the card reader / writer 11 during the transport.

  The prepaid value data 10e2 indicates the current prepaid value balance of the player. The prepaid value is added by depositing or inserting a card associated with the prepaid value, and subtracted by a pachinko ball lending process.

  The number of possessed balls 10e3 indicates the number of balls currently held by the player. The number of balls is acquired from the ball account of the card management device 40 or added by counting by the counting unit 17 and subtracted by the ball replay process.

  In the rate information 10e4, information indicating any one of “4-yen rate”, “1-yen rate”, and “0-yen rate” indicating the section shown in FIG. It shows whether the gaming machine 20 is belonging to “4 yen pachinko parcel”, “1 yen pachinko parcel”, or “0 yen pachinko parcel”.

  The lending permission / inhibition information 10e5 is information provided for restricting the game at the 0 yen rate, and sets a value indicating “mode for allowing supply of game medium” when the game start condition at the 0 yen rate is satisfied. A value indicating “a mode in which supply of game media is not permitted” is set when the game end condition of the yen rate is satisfied. Here, the supply of the game medium includes both lending and paying out the ball. Hereinafter, in order to simplify the explanation, the case of controlling lending out of supply will be described as an example. However, the present invention can be similarly applied to the case of controlling the payout of the ball. Lending a pachinko ball at a 0 yen rate does not consume valuable value, and therefore, by using this lending availability information 10e5, it is possible to limit a pachinko ball lending operation by a player.

  The start / end condition information 10e6 is information indicating a state related to the start and end of the game at the 0 yen rate. Specifically, before starting the game at the 0 yen rate, the state of a plurality of conditions for judging the start of the game at the 0 yen rate is shown, and after the game is disclosed at the 0 yen rate, the game at the 0 yen rate is ended. Indicates the state of the condition for judgment.

  The control unit 10f is a control unit that totally controls the inter-card card processing machine 10, and includes a data management unit 10f1, a banknote processing unit 10f2, a card processing unit 10f3, a start condition determining unit 10f4, a start time processing unit 10f5, and an end condition determining. Part 10f6 and end time processing part 10f7.

  The data management unit 10f1 is a management unit that manages the prepaid value data 10e2 and the number-of-balls data 10e3 stored in the storage unit 10e. When the player performs a ball lending operation, the data management unit 10f1 updates and subtracts the prepaid value managed by the card management device 40 by subtracting a predetermined value (for example, 100 yen = 10 times if 1 degree). The number of pachinko balls corresponding to the prepaid value (for example, “250”) is lent out. As a result, the prepaid value data 10e2 managed by the inter-card processor 10 is also updated with the subtracted value.

  In addition, when a bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 12a, the data management unit 10f1 notifies the card management device 40 of the deposit amount, and adds a prepaid value corresponding to the deposit amount. As a result, the value of the prepaid value data 10e2 is also updated by adding the amount equivalent to the deposit amount. Further, when a card is inserted into the card insertion slot 11a, the data management unit 10f1 acquires the prepaid value associated with the card from the card management device 40, and based on the acquired value, the prepaid value data 10e2 Update.

  In addition, when the counting unit 17 counts pachinko balls, the data management unit 10f1 adds the counted number of balls to the number-of-balls data 10e3. Further, when the data management unit 10f1 accepts the possession ball replay operation, the data management unit 10f1 subtracts the possession number data 10e3 in units of a predetermined number (for example, 25 balls) and pays out the subtracted number of balls from the gaming machine. When the possessed ball replay operation is accepted, if the retained ball number data 10e3 is less than the predetermined number, the number of balls is paid out from the nozzle unit 16, and the retained ball number data 10e3 is set to zero.

  The banknote processing unit 10f2 is a processing unit that stores the banknote in a banknote storage unit (not shown) after performing denomination and authenticity identification of the banknote while transporting and controlling the banknote received from the banknote insertion slot 12a.

  When the card processing unit 10f3 receives a card from a card insertion slot 11a (not shown), the card reader / writer 11 reads the card ID and stores the card ID in the storage unit 10e as the card ID 10e1. Further, the card ID is read from the non-contact type IC card or the mobile phone registered as a mobile member by the holding unit 15, and stored in the storage unit 10e as the card ID 10e1.

  In addition, the card processing unit 10f3 transmits the card ID 10e1 to the card management device 40, and receives from the card management device 40 information on the money account and prepaid value of each rate associated with the card ID. Further, the card processing unit 10f3 transmits the card ID 10e1 to the member management apparatus 50, and receives information on the savings account of each rate associated with the card ID from the member management apparatus 50.

  Further, when the card processing unit 10f3 accepts the card return operation, the card processing unit 10f3 transmits the possession number data 10e3 and the card ID 10e1 to the card management device 40 to update the card data. Thereafter, the prepaid value data 10e2 and the number-of-balls data 10e3 are cleared to zero, and the card is returned from the card insertion slot 11a.

  The start condition determining unit 10f4 determines whether or not a plurality of conditions for starting a game with a predetermined 0 yen rate, which will be described later, are satisfied / not established in a state where the 0 yen rate game has not started. When the 0-yen game start condition is satisfied, the start time processing unit 10f5 is processed.

  The start time processing unit 10f5 performs the process at the start of the 0 yen game when the 0 yen rate game start condition is satisfied. A plurality of conditions for starting the game at the 0 yen rate can be set, and it is also possible to perform processing at the start of the 0 yen game for each established condition. In the present embodiment, when the start conditions 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 5 are satisfied, a value indicating “mode for allowing supply of game medium” is set in the lending permission / inhibition information 10e5, and 0 is set in the start / end condition information 10e6. Save the start time of the yen rate game. When the start condition 4 shown in FIG. 5 is satisfied, only the start time of the 0 yen rate game is stored in the start / end condition information 10e6.

  The ending condition determination unit 10f6 determines whether or not a plurality of conditions for ending a predetermined 0 yen rate game, which will be described later, are satisfied / not established in a state where a 0 yen rate game is started. When the 0 yen rate game end condition is satisfied, the end time processing unit 10f7 performs processing.

  When the 0-yen game end condition is satisfied, the end-time processing unit 10f7 performs a process at the end of the 0-yen game. A plurality of conditions for starting a 0-yen game can be set, and it is possible to perform a process at the end of a 0-yen game for each condition that triggers the start of a 0-yen game. In this embodiment, when a 0 yen game is started according to the start conditions 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 5, a value indicating “a mode in which supply of game media is not permitted” is set in the lending permission / inhibition information 10e5, and the number of balls data 10e3 Is cleared to zero. Further, when the 0-yen game is started according to the start condition shown in FIG. 5, only the process of clearing the number-of-balls data 10e3 is executed.

  Next, determination conditions used in the start condition determination unit 10f4 and the end condition determination unit 10f6 illustrated in FIG. 4 will be described. FIG. 5 shows the conditions for starting and ending the game at the 0 yen rate in this embodiment. A combination of a plurality of conditions can be used as one 0-yen rate game start condition, and a plurality of 0-yen rate game start conditions can be set. In this embodiment, four 0-yen rate game start conditions and 0-yen rate game end conditions that are started by establishing the respective 0-yen rate game start conditions are set.

  In case 1 of FIG. 5, the start operation by the remote controller to the inter-card processing machine is set as the start condition of the 0 yen rate game by the employee operation terminal 30 of the employee, and the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the 0 yen game is ended. Condition. Case 2 is a 0 yen rate game that an employee receives a 0 yen rate game start instruction to the inter-card card processing machine 10 through an operation of a host server (card management apparatus or member management apparatus) via the communication unit 18. And the lapse of a certain time from the start of the 0 yen game is the end condition. Case 3 is a 0-yen game start condition that is a player's mobile touch to the holding unit 15, a member card read / payment with the card reader / writer 11, and a certain period of time since the start of 0-yen game. And Case 4 is a condition for starting a 0 yen rate game in which a special card for a 0 yen rate is read by the holding unit 15 of the inter-card processing machine 10, and a certain time has elapsed since the start of the 0 yen game or for a 0 yen rate. The end condition is that the number of available balls with the dedicated card becomes zero.

  Next, the internal configuration of the card management device 40 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the card management device 40 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the card management device 40 is connected to a display unit 41 and an input unit 42. The display unit 41 is a liquid crystal panel, a display device, or the like, and the input unit 42 is a keyboard, a mouse, or the like.

  In addition, the card management device 40 includes a communication unit 43, a storage unit 44, and a control unit 45. The communication unit 43 is an interface unit for data communication with the inter-card card processor 10 via the communication line 90.

  The storage unit 44 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a non-volatile memory, and stores card data 44a. The card data 44a is data in which the prepaid value is associated with the card ID for each rate.

  The control unit 45 is a control unit that totally controls the card management device 40, and includes a card data update unit 45a, a card data notification unit 45b, and a 0 yen rate game start instruction unit 45c. Actually, programs corresponding to these functional units are stored in a ROM or non-volatile memory (not shown), and these programs are loaded into a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and executed, whereby the card data updating unit 45a. The process corresponding to the card data notifying unit 45b and the 0 yen rate game start instructing unit 45c is executed.

  The card data update unit 45a is a processing unit that registers, updates, and deletes data with respect to the card data 44a. When the card data update unit 45a receives the card ID and the number of balls from the inter-card processing machine 10a, the card data update unit 45a receives the number of balls of the 4-yen pachinko coin account associated with the received card ID. Replace with a number.

  In addition, if the card data update unit 45a receives the card ID and the number of possessed balls from the inter-card processing machine 10b, the card data updating unit 45a has received the number of balls of the one-yen pachinko coin account associated with the received card ID. Replace with the number of balls you have.

  In addition, if the card data updating unit 45a receives the card ID and the number of possessed balls from the inter-card processing machine 10c, the card data updating unit 45a has received the number of balls of a 0 yen pachinko coin account associated with the received card ID. Replace with the number of balls you have.

  The card data notification unit 45b is a processing unit that notifies the card data 44a. When the card data notifying unit 45b receives the card ID from the inter-card card processing machine 10a, the card data notifying unit 45b sends the prepaid value associated with the card ID and the balance of the 4-yen holding account to the inter-card card processing machine 10a. Notice.

  Further, when the card data notifying unit 45b receives the card ID from the inter-card card processing machine 10b, the card data notifying unit 45b indicates the prepaid value associated with the card ID and the balance of the 1-yen coin account. 10b is notified.

  Further, when the card data notifying unit 45b receives the card ID from the inter-card card processing machine 10c, the card data notifying unit 45b displays the prepaid value associated with the card ID and the balance of the coin account at the 0 yen rate. 10c is notified.

  The 0-yen rate game start instructing unit 45c is a processing unit that notifies the designated inter-card card processor of a 0-yen rate game start instruction. The 0-yen rate game start instructing unit 45c uses the display unit 41 and the input unit 42 to designate the gaming machine 20 that starts the game at the 0-yen rate, and is a pedestrian card paired with the gaming machine 20 Using the communication unit 43 and the communication line 90, the processor 10 is notified of an instruction to start a 0 yen rate game.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the card data 45a shown in FIG. The card data 44a shown in FIG. 6 includes the balance of the prepaid value in the card ID, the balance of the 4 yen pachinko holding account, the balance of the 1 yen pachinko holding account, the balance of the 1 yen pachinko holding account, and finally The 0-yen pachinko usage history, which is the date on which the 0-yen pachinko was executed, is associated.

  In FIG. 7, the prepaid value balance “2000” for the card ID “0001”, the balance “4000” of the 4-yen pachinko possession account, the balance “0” of the 1-yen pachinko possession account, and 0 The balance “0” of Yen Pachinko ’s holding account is associated with the “0” pachinko usage history “None”, the balance “1000” of the prepaid value for the card ID “0002”, The balance “0”, the balance “1000” of the 1-yen pachinko holding account, the balance “500” of the 0-yen pachinko holding account, and the 0-yen pachinko usage history “2012/4/1” are associated with each other. Yes.

  Next, the start and end processing procedures of the 0 yen rate game by the inter-card card processing machine 10 will be described. FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are flowcharts showing processing procedures for starting and ending a 0 yen rate game by the inter-card card processing machine.

  The start condition determination unit 10f4 refers to the rate information 10e4 to determine whether it is a “0 yen pachinko section” (step S101). When information indicating “0 yen pachinko parcel” is set in the rate information 10e4 (step S101; Yes), the process proceeds to step S102. If information indicating “0 yen pachinko parcel” is not set in the rate information 10e4 (step S101; No), the process is terminated.

  Further, the start condition determining unit 10f4 determines whether or not a remote control start operation instructing “start of 0 yen rate game” by the employee operation terminal 30 is performed (step S102), and if the remote control start operation is performed (step S102; Yes), data indicating “remote control start operation present” is stored in the start / end condition information 10e6 (step S103), and the process proceeds to step S120. If the remote control start operation has not been performed (step S102; No), the process proceeds to step S104.

  Further, the start condition determination unit 10f4 determines whether or not the card management device 40 has instructed the higher server to start the 0 yen rate game (step S104), and has received the 0 yen rate game start instruction notification from the upper server. In such a case (step S104; Yes), data indicating "there is an instruction to start the 0 yen rate game by the host server" is stored in the start / end condition information 10e6 (step S105), and the process proceeds to step S120. When the instruction for starting the 0 yen rate game from the upper server has not been received (step S104; No), the process proceeds to step S106.

  Further, the start condition determining unit 10f4 determines whether or not the 0-yen rate game start operation by the LCD touch of the display operation unit 13 is performed (step S106), and when the 0-yen rate game start operation by the LCD touch is performed (step S106). S106; Yes), data indicating “0 yen rate game start operation by LCD touch” is stored in the start / end condition information 10e6 (step S107), and the process proceeds to step S120. When the 0 yen rate game start operation by the LCD touch is not performed (step S106; No), the process proceeds to step S108.

  In addition, the start condition determination unit 10f4 determines whether or not the mobile phone touch operation is performed on the cover unit 15 by the mobile phone registered as a mobile member (step S108), and the mobile phone is stored in the mobile unit 15 registered by the mobile member. When the touch operation is not performed (step S108; No), the process proceeds to step S112.

  On the other hand, when a mobile touch operation is performed on the holding unit 15 by a mobile phone registered as a mobile member (step S108; Yes), the card processing unit 10f3 is associated with the card ID registered in the mobile phone. Information is obtained from the card management device 40 and the member management device 50 (step S109). After that, the start condition determination unit 10f4 compares the date of the 0 yen pachinko usage history obtained from the card management device with the current date (step S110). As a result of the comparison, if the date of the 0-yen pachinko usage history is the same as today's date (step S110; Yes), it is determined that the 0-yen game has already been executed once today, and the process proceeds to step S112. If there is no 0 yen pachinko usage history or does not coincide with today's date (step S110; No), the member ID is stored in the card ID 10e1, and the start / end condition information 10e6 indicates “mobile touch operation present”. Is stored, and today's date is set in the 0-yen pachinko usage history of the card management device (step S111), and the process proceeds to step S120.

  The start condition determination unit 10f4 determines whether or not the card reader / writer 11 performs a membership card read operation (step S112). If the membership card read operation is not performed (step S112; No), the step The process proceeds to S116. When the member card read operation is performed (step S112; Yes), the card processing unit 10f3 obtains information associated with the card ID of the member card from the card management device 40 and the member management device 50 (step). S113). Thereafter, the start condition determining unit 10f4 compares the date of the 0 yen pachinko usage history obtained from the card management device with the date of today (step S114). As a result of the comparison, if the date of the 0-yen pachinko usage history is the same as today's date (step S114; Yes), it is determined that the 0-yen game has already been executed once today, and the process proceeds to step S116. If there is no 0-yen pachinko history or does not match today's date (step S114; No), the member ID is stored in the card ID 10e1, and “start of member card read operation” is indicated in the start / end condition information 10e6. Data is stored, today's date is set in the 0-yen pachinko usage history of the card management device (step S115), and the process proceeds to step S120.

  Moreover, the start condition determination part 10f4 determines the presence or absence of money_receiving | payment operation (step S116), and when money_payment | payment operation of the banknote by the banknote process part 10f2 is performed (step S116; Yes), it deposits to the prepaid value data 10e2. The amount of money added is stored, and data indicating “with deposit operation” is stored in the start / end condition information 10e6 (step S117), and the process proceeds to step S120. When the banknote depositing operation is not performed (step S116; No), the process proceeds to step S118.

  In addition, the start condition determination unit 10f4 determines whether or not the 0 yen rate game dedicated card is read (step S118), and when the card reader / writer 11 reads the 0 yen rate game dedicated card (step S118; Yes), the card processing unit 10f3 obtains the information associated with the read card ID from the card management device 40 and stores it in the card ID 10e1 and the number-of-balls data 10e3. In the start / end condition information 10e6, “dedicated card read operation” Data indicating “present” is stored (step S119), and the process proceeds to step S120. When the banknote deposit operation is not performed (step S118; No), the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the start condition determining unit 10f4 refers to the start / end condition information 10e6 and determines whether or not any of the start conditions of Case 1 to Case 4 shown in FIG. 5 is satisfied (Step S120). When none of the 0 yen rate game start conditions shown in FIG. 5 is satisfied (step S120; No), the process proceeds to step S102. When any 0 yen rate game start condition shown in FIG. 5 is satisfied (step S120; Yes), the start time processing unit 10f5 starts / ends as a 0 yen rate game start process (step S121). The start time of the game with a 0 yen rate is stored in the condition information 10e6, and if the established condition is case 1 to case 3, the lending permission information 10e5 is changed to “lending available”, thereby performing the ball lending operation. Is possible. In this embodiment, when any 0 yen rate game start condition shown in FIG. 5 is satisfied (step S120; Yes), the game start process (step S121) is executed, but case 1 shown in FIG. -Regarding the 0 yen rate game start condition of Case 4, the start / end condition information 10e6 holds the 0 yen rate game start condition permitted for each store, and the 0 yen rate game start condition can be set for each store. In the process (step S120), it is possible to include a process of making a determination including this information.

  After the start of the 0 yen rate game, the end condition determining unit 10f6 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start time of the 0 yen rate game stored in the start / end condition information 10e6 (step S122). . When the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start time of the 0 yen rate game (step S122; No), the process proceeds to step S122. When the predetermined time has elapsed from the start time of the 0 yen rate game (step S122; Yes), the end time processing unit 10f7 sets “lending is impossible” in the lending availability information 10e5 (step S123). A notification of exceeding the time limit of 0 yen rate game is given to the employee operation terminal (step S124), and the number-of-balls data 10e3 is cleared to zero by a remote control operation from the employee operation terminal by the employee who received the notification (step S125). .

  Further, the end time processing unit 10f7 refers to the prepaid value data 10e2, and when the prepaid value data 10e2 is not 0 yen by the deposit operation (step S126; Yes), the member card is read or the mobile touch operation is performed. If there is not (step S127; No), the card for settlement is discharged. When there is no deposit operation (step S126; No), or even when there is a deposit operation, when the member card is read or the mobile touch operation is performed (step S127; Yes), the card is discharged (step S128). ) Terminates the process without implementing it.

  As described above, in this embodiment, for a game at a 0 yen rate, by limiting the game time and the number of balls that can be used, the 0 yen rate game is introduced without losing the profit of the game shop. Make it possible.

  In this embodiment, the start condition and end condition of the 0 yen rate game are defined in FIG. 5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the condition of FIG. Absent. Further, the membership card and the 0 yen rate dedicated card have been described as a magnetic card or a contact IC card to be read by the card reader / writer 11, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is a non-contact IC card. Also good.

  In this embodiment, the management of a game using a pachinko ball has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to management of a game using a slot medal. As a result, even in a slot game, it is possible to operate a game at a 0 yen rate without damaging the profit of the game shop.

  Also, in this example, at the end of the game at the 0 yen rate, it was decided to clear the possession ball, but in order to encourage members to become members, the remaining possession balls will be stored It is also possible to set a certain privilege according to the number of the stored balls.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 0 yen rate is used as a special rate has been described as an example. However, the application of the present invention is not limited to the 0 yen rate, and the game type is arbitrarily designated. Applicable when restricting and managing

  Each configuration illustrated in the present embodiment is functionally schematic and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. That is, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally / physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be configured. For example, an integrated management apparatus having the functions of the card management apparatus 40 shown in the present embodiment and the functions of the member management apparatus 50 may be provided.

  In addition, the start condition and the end condition can be appropriately modified and set. For example, as an end condition, “clerk operation” or “instruction from a higher-level management device” may be used as in the start condition. In addition, after confirming an out pulse or the like and not receiving an out pulse signal for a certain period of time, it may be determined that there is no game and the process may be terminated. Further, when it is determined that the game is over, the holding ball may be automatically cleared to zero.

  As described above, the inter-device, the game system, and the game management method according to the present invention are suitable for operating a special rate game without impairing the profit of the game store.

10, 10a, 10b, 10c Inter-card processing machine 10f, 45 Control unit 10f1 Data management unit 10f2 Bill processing unit 10f3 Card processing unit 10f4 Start condition determination unit 10f5 Start time processing unit 10f6 End condition determination unit 10f7 End time processing unit 10e 44 Storage unit 10e1 Card ID
10e2 Prepaid value data 10e3 Number of holdings data 10e4 Rate information 10e5 Lending availability information 10e6 Start / end condition information 11 Card reader / writer 11a Card insertion slot 12 Banknote transport section 12a Bill insertion slot 13 Display operation section 14 Remote control operation reception section 15 Cover section 16 nozzle unit 17 counting unit 18 communication unit 19 status display unit 20 gaming machine 20a, 20b, 20c pachinko gaming machine 30 employee operation terminal 40 card management device 41 display unit 42 input unit 43 communication unit 44a card data 45a card data update unit 45b Card data notification part 45c 0 yen rate game start instruction part 50 Member management device 90 Communication line

Claims (9)

A table-to-table device arranged in association with a gaming machine arranged in a game store,
A setting means for setting a game condition for a game of a specific game type;
An inter-device device comprising: game control means for performing start control and / or end control of a game according to the specific game type when the game conditions are satisfied.   The inter-game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the game control means performs game end control by prohibiting supply of game media when the game conditions are satisfied.   3. The inter-device apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the game control unit performs game start control by permitting supply of a game medium when the game condition is satisfied.   The inter-unit device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the setting means sets the game condition for a game based on a game type that does not involve subtraction of a valuable value in renting a game medium.   The setting means includes an operation reception by an employee of the game store, an instruction reception from a management device, a reading of a member storage medium and a payment from a player, and a reading of a storage medium dedicated to the specific game type. The inter-device apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one of them is set as a game condition for performing start control of the game by the specific game type.   And further comprising return means for returning a valuable value corresponding to the deposit amount received by the player in association with a predetermined storage medium after prohibiting the supply of the game medium by the game control means. The inter-device apparatus according to claim 5.   The setting means performs a game end control by the specific game type when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the game by the specific game type or when the total number of loaned game media reaches a predetermined value. It sets as conditions, The inter-device apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-6 characterized by the above-mentioned. A gaming system having a gaming machine disposed in a gaming store, and an inter-device provided in association with the gaming machine,
A setting means for setting a game condition for a game of a specific game type;
A game system comprising: game control means for performing start control and / or end control of the game according to the specific game type when the game conditions are satisfied. A game management method for managing games by gaming machines arranged in a game store,
A setting step for setting game conditions for a game of a specific game type;
A game management method comprising: a game control step of performing start control and / or end control of a game according to the specific game type when the game conditions are satisfied.

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