JP2015051097A - Reserved game medium management system, and reserved game medium management method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reserved game medium management system for effectively notifying of the content of the limit of a reserved game medium and the situation of the reserved game medium of a game guest to the limit.SOLUTION: A management system can set a limit value relating to a reserved game medium for each game kind in accordance with a membership division. In the case of accepting a reserved game medium request containing the identification information of a member, the game kind for performing a deposit and the number of game medium to be deposited, the deposition and reception of the game medium in response to the reserved game medium request can be performed on condition that the set limit value relating to the reserved game medium is not exceeded. Moreover, it is possible to perform an inquiry on the content of the set limit value relating to the stored game medium and the situation of the game medium of a member, so that the content of the limit of the stored game medium and the situation of the reserved game medium of a game guest to the limit can be effectively notified.

Description

  The present invention relates to a stored game medium management system and a stored game medium management method for managing the number of game media deposited in a game store.

  Conventionally, at game stores such as pachinko stores, game media acquired through games are stored in a game store, and a stored game media service is provided for members who can use the stored game media for subsequent games. Yes. This stored game medium service has a limit such as the maximum number of game media that can be deposited, and a limit value is set for each member type indicating the type of member. For example, in Patent Literature 1, when a member ID indicating either a member ID or a primary member or a temporary member is set for each member, and the number of game media is managed in association with the member ID, A system is disclosed in which the maximum number of media can be made larger than the maximum number of game media stored by temporary members, and game media can be deposited within the limits of each member type.

  With such a patent document 1, in the case of a temporary member, the upper limit number of game media that is smaller than that of the primary member is set, so that it is possible to motivate the temporary member to move to the primary member. it can. Furthermore, not only the upper limit of the number of game media but also the number of deposits to the game media and the period during which deposits can be made to the game media are handled differently between the primary member and the temporary member. It is possible to facilitate the transition from member to primary member.

JP 2008-67986 A

  However, since a plurality of game media are managed for each game type, it is necessary to manage restrictions on the deposit of game media for each game type. Also, there may be multiple restrictions on the same game type, such as a limit on the number of stored game media, a limit on the number of deposits and the duration, etc. However, restrictions on the game media are various and complicated.

  For this reason, it is difficult for the player to grasp all the details of restriction in detail. For example, if the type of game media itself is different, such as balls and medals, or if the rental rate of the game media is different, the game media that should be handled separately are handled as different game types. This is because even amusement stores handle a large number of game types. For this reason, it is difficult to tell which limit has been breached even if the player has failed to deposit to the game medium because he / she has violated one of the restrictions when operating to deposit to the game medium There's a problem.

  This point will be specifically described. For example, a game type provided at a game store includes a game ball with a ball rental rate of 4 yen per ball, a game ball with a ball rental rate of 2 yen per ball, and a game ball with a ball rental rate of 1 yen per ball. A medal with a rental medal rate of 20 yen per medal and a medal with a lending medal rate of 10 yen per medal, and for each game type, the upper limit number of game media and the upper limit number of deposits are set. If this is the case, it is difficult to memorize all restrictions, not only for the players but also for the employees of the amusement store. For this reason, if a player violates any of these restrictions during the depositing operation to the storage medium, not only the player but also the employee who receives the inquiry from the player has a plurality of restrictions. It is difficult to accurately answer which restriction was violated and the deposit could not be made.

  The present invention is to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and can be used to appropriately notify the contents of restrictions on the game media and the status of the player's game media corresponding to the restrictions. It is an object of the present invention to provide a medium management system and a game storage medium management method.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention manages a game medium acquired by a player as a game medium in association with the identification information of the player, and stores the identification information of the player. A storage medium management system for paying out game media from the stored game media in response to a request for paying out the stored game media, and a limit setting means for setting a limit for depositing the game media; Whether or not the limit set by the limit setting means is violated if the deposit of the game medium including the identification information of the player is received and the deposit of the game medium is executed based on the deposit request And a storage game associated with the identification information of the player indicated in the deposit request on the condition that the determination means determines that the restriction is not violated. Based on the limit set by the limit setting means when receiving the game medium deposit means for adding the number of game media indicated in the deposit request to the body and the identification information of the player And a restriction information output means for outputting information on restrictions on deposits to the stored game media by the player.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the restriction setting means can set a threshold relating to an upper limit number of the storage media that can be deposited, an upper limit number of deposits and / or a period that can be deposited.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above invention, when the identification information of the player is received, whether or not the game medium of the player has reached or exceeded the threshold set by the limit setting means. A second determination unit that performs the determination; and the limit information output unit determines whether the second determination unit determines that the threshold set by the limit setting unit has been reached or exceeded. The second determination means outputs the data in a form different from the item determined as not reaching the threshold set by the limit setting means.

  The present invention further includes a warning value setting means for setting a warning value before reaching the threshold set by the limit setting means in the above invention, and when the deposit request is received, the deposit request is based on the deposit request. A warning value determination means for determining whether or not the warning value set by the warning value setting means violates if the game medium is received, and set by the limit setting means by the determination means A warning notification means for outputting information on the restriction related to the item determined to be in conflict with the warning value if the warning value determination means determines that the warning value is violated. It is characterized by that.

  The present invention further includes a warning value setting means for setting a warning value before reaching the threshold set by the limit setting means in the above invention, and when the player's identification information is received, A second warning value determining means for determining whether or not the content of the item relating to the game medium of the customer is in conflict with the warning value set by the warning value setting means; If it is determined by the value determination means that the warning value is violated, a second warning notification means for outputting information on the restriction relating to the item determined to be in conflict with the warning value is further provided. It is characterized by.

  In addition, the present invention manages game media acquired by a game by a player as a stored game media in association with the player identification information, and responds to a payout request for the game media including the player identification information. A storage medium management method for paying out a game medium from the storage medium, a limit setting step for setting a limit for depositing the storage medium, and a game medium including identification information of the player If a deposit request is received, a determination step for determining whether or not the limit set in the limit setting step is violated if the game medium is received based on the deposit request; and The deposit request for the game medium associated with the identification information of the player indicated in the deposit request on the condition that it is determined that the restriction is not violated. A storage medium deposit step for adding the number of indicated game media, and a game medium stored by the player based on the restriction set by the restriction setting step when the identification information of the player is received And a restriction information output step for outputting information on restrictions on deposits.

  According to the present invention, when a limit is set for depositing game media and a request for depositing a game medium including identification information of a player is received, the receipt of the game media is received based on the deposit request. If it is executed, it is determined whether or not the set limit is violated, and the storage medium associated with the identification information of the player indicated in the deposit request is determined on the condition that the limit is not violated. The number of game media indicated in the deposit request is added and the identification information of the player is accepted, according to the set limit, the player shall deposit the game media. Since the information about the restriction is output, it is possible to effectively notify the contents of the restriction of the game medium and the situation with respect to the restriction.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an overview of a process for notifying a player of the state of a stored game medium according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of the game storage medium management system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the inter-unit medal lending machine and the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-unit medal lending machine shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a data configuration according to the present embodiment of the inter-unit medal lending machine shown in FIG. 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 a data configuration according to the present embodiment of the card management apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the member management apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) for explaining the data configuration according to the present embodiment of the member management apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) for explaining the data configuration according to the present embodiment of the member management apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the prize management device shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the prize management device shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the game medium status inquiry by the prize management device shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the output contents of the status inquiry of the game medium by the prize management device shown in FIG.

  Exemplary embodiments of a game storage medium management system and a game storage medium management method according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  In this specification, the possessed game medium is data indicating the game medium acquired by the player in the game or the number of the game media, and is used again for the game only during that day (time before closing). Say what you can do. The stored game media refers to data indicating the game media acquired by the player in the game or the number of the game media, and can be used again for the game after the next day (time after closing). The portable game medium can be used by both general players and member players, and is used when the game machine is moved. The stored game medium is normally available only to member players, and is used when the acquired game medium is used for games from the following day. A predetermined fee may be imposed on the use of the stored game media. Also, the possessed game medium is also called a possession ball when the game medium is a ball, and a possession medal when the game medium is a medal. The stored game medium is also referred to as a stored ball when the game medium is a ball, and a stored medal when the game medium is a medal.

  First, an overview of a process for notifying a player of the status of a stored game medium according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an overview of a process for notifying a player of the state of a stored game medium according to the present embodiment.

  In the amusement store, members who are eligible for the service of saving medals are set with an attribute called a member classification, and the membership classification includes an official member and a trial member. A trial member is a member who has registered only minimum information such as IDm information of a mobile phone with a built-in IC chip. Compared with a regular member, restrictions on saving medals are stricter. The island edge counter 80 shown in FIG. 1 counts medals acquired by the player, and issues a receipt on which the number of medals counted is printed. The player can present the issued receipt to a counter for exchanging prizes and exchange it for prizes according to the number of medals printed on the receipt. The island edge counter 80 can also associate the counted medals with the card as a possession medal. Further, the island edge counter 80 can deposit the counted medals by associating the counted medals with a member card as a saving medal.

  However, there is a predetermined limit on the medal deposit, and if the limit is exceeded, the medal cannot be deposited. Specifically, with regard to depositing medals, there are limitations such as the number of stored medals, the number of times that medals can be deposited, and the period during which medals can be deposited. In addition, the limit value varies depending on the member classification, and the trial member has a stricter limit than the regular member. Further, the limit on the number of stored medals and the limit on the number of medals deposited can be set for each of a plurality of game types.

  In the case where a medal can not be made due to conflict with any of the above restrictions, the island edge counter 80 does not notify the player of the detailed error cause. For this reason, the employee may receive an inquiry about the cause of the error from the player, and the employee who has received the inquiry can use the storage medium status inquiry function of the prize management device 60 to check the contents of the restrictions on the storage medium. By outputting the status of the game medium of the player together, it is possible to inquire about the detailed reason why the stored medal has an error.

  Specifically, information for identifying a player from a membership card is acquired, and a limitation on the stored medal set for each identified member class of the player and the status of the stored medal for the player are given as a prize management device. 60 display portions can be displayed. Further, when the press of the “print” button indicating an output instruction to a medium such as paper is accepted, the prize management device 60 can also print the result of the game medium status inquiry on a medium such as paper. In the description of FIG. 1, it has been explained that processing is performed by specifying a member by a member card in the processing of a stored medal in the island edge counter 80 and the processing of the storage medium status inquiry in the prize management device 60. It is possible to perform the same processing using a mobile phone with a built-in IC chip instead of the membership card.

  In this way, it is possible to set restrictions on the stored game media for each game type according to the member classification. In addition, if a game media request including member identification information, the type of game to be deposited, and the number of game media to be deposited is accepted, it shall not violate the restrictions on the set game media. In addition, it is possible to receive and store game media in response to a request for stored game media. In addition, since it is possible to make an inquiry including the contents of the restrictions relating to the set game media and the status of the member's game media, the contents of the game media restrictions and the player's game media corresponding to the restrictions The situation can be effectively notified.

  Next, the system configuration of the game storage medium management system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of the game storage medium management system according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of gaming machines 20 and an inter-unit medal lending machine 10 provided corresponding to each gaming machine 20 are installed in the gaming store. The inter-unit medal lending machine 10 is connected to a communication line, which is an in-store network, via the island controller 30. The island controller 30, the card management device 40, the member management device 50, the prize management device 60, and the island edge counter 80 are connected to the communication line.

  The gaming machine 20 is a slot machine that plays a game by inserting medals, which are game media, into the medal slot 23, rotating three drums, and pressing the stop buttons in sequence to align the pictures. When a certain pattern combination is aligned on the effective lines of the three drums, the gaming machine 20 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the pattern combination as an acquired medal.

  The inter-unit medal lending machine 10 accepts payment, lends medal, and communicates with the card management device 40. When the interbank medal lending machine 10 accepts a bill inserted by the player, it sends a payment notice including the deposit amount to the card management device 40, thereby converting the prepaid value into the prepaid value managed by the card management device 40. Let them add. Then, if a predetermined medal lending operation is performed, a medal lending request is transmitted to the card management device 40, the prepaid value managed by the card management device 40 is subtracted, and the number of medals corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value. Pay out.

  In addition, when the inter-card medal lending machine 10 accepts the insertion of the card, the inter-card medal lending machine 10 transmits a card insertion notification to the card management device 40. Further, when receiving the prepaid value, the balance medal account or the balance of the stored medal account from the card management device 40, the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 stores the balance. When the balance of the medal account is received and stored, the medal account balance managed by the card management device 40 is cleared to zero by sending a medal subtraction request to the card management device 40. To do.

  In addition, when receiving the medal replay operation, the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 subtracts a predetermined number of balances of the medal account managed by the own device and pays out medals corresponding to the subtracted number. In addition, when the intermedal medal lending machine 10 accepts the stored medal replay operation, the intermediary medal lending machine 10 transmits the stored medal replay request to the card management device 40 to thereby determine the balance of the stored medal account managed by the member management device 50. A predetermined number is subtracted, and the number of medals corresponding to the subtracted number is paid out.

  When the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 accepts the card return operation, the inter-medal lending machine 10 transmits a possession medal addition request including the balance of the possession medal account managed by the own device to the card management device 40, so After the addition, a card discharge notification is transmitted to the card management device 40 to control the card discharge.

  The island controller 30 is a relay device that bundles a group of gaming machines 20 and inter-unit medal lending machines 10 provided on the gaming island. The card management device 40 is a management device that manages the prepaid value of a card, the number of medals, etc. as card data.

  When the card management device 40 receives the card insertion notification from the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, the card management device 40 manages the ID of the inserted card and the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 in association with each other, and prepaid associated with the card ID. The value and the balance of the medal account are transmitted to the inter-unit medal lending machine 10. When the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification is the card ID of the member card, the balance of the stored medal account associated with the card ID is acquired from the member management device 50, and the prepaid value and the medal account Are transmitted to the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 together with the balance.

  Further, when the card management device 40 receives the medal subtraction request from the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, the card management device 40 clears the balance of the medal account to zero and receives the medal addition request from the inter-unit medal lending machine 10. In this case, the number of medals indicated in the medal addition request is added to the medal account.

  Further, when receiving a medal lending request from the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, the card management device 40 subtracts a corresponding prepaid value by a predetermined value, and transmits a medal lending permission to the inter-unit medal lending machine 10. Then, when the medal replay request is received, the medal replay request is transmitted to the member management device 50, and when the member management device 50 outputs the medal replay permission, the medal replay is performed. The permission is transmitted to the inter-unit medal lending machine 10.

  Further, when the card management device 40 receives the card ID from the premium management device 60, the card management device 40 notifies the premium management device 60 of the balance of the medal account associated with the card ID.

  The member management device 50 is a management device that manages member management data of members registered as members in the amusement store. More specifically, the number of stored medals, the number of stored medals, points, a password, a name, and the like are managed in association with a member card ID issued to a member or a mobile phone with an IC chip used for member registration.

  When the member management device 50 receives an inquiry about the medal account balance from the card management device 40, the member management device 50 notifies the card management device 40 of the balance of the medal account corresponding to the designated card ID. In addition, when the member management device 50 receives the stored medal replay request via the card management device 40, the member management device 50 subtracts a predetermined number of the balance of the stored medal account associated with the card ID indicated in the stored medal replay request. And a medal replay permission is output.

  Further, when the member management device 50 receives an inquiry about the saving medal account balance from the prize management device 60, the member management device 50 notifies the prize management device 60 of the balance of the saving medal account corresponding to the designated card ID.

  The prize management device 60 is a terminal device for exchanging prizes provided in the prize exchange counter in the amusement store, and performs prize exchange processing for acquired medals, stored medals and possessed medals. The premium management device 60 is connected to a reader / writer 70 that reads the card ID of the card and a premium dispensing device that dispenses premiums. When the reader / writer 70 accepts the card, the prize management device 60 transmits the card ID of the card read by the reader / writer 70 to the card management device 40 and requests the medal account balance of the card. In addition, when exchanging prizes for saving medals, the member management device 50 is requested for the balance of saving medals account.

  The island edge counter 80 counts medals and issues a receipt including information on the number of medals counted according to a player's designation, associates the counted medals with a card, You can deposit. However, there is a limit on the number of medals, and in the case of a regular member, there is a limit on the number of medals stored. When the medal deposit is specified, if the deposit of the specified medal is performed and the limit of the stored medal is violated, the stored medal is not executed and a receipt including information on the number of counted medals is received. publish.

  The medal lending process when medal lending is performed in the system shown in FIG. 2 will be described. When the player performs a medal lending operation on the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, the inter-table medal lending machine 10 transmits a message specifying the local address of the card management device 40 as a destination. This electronic message includes a card ID of a card inserted in the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, a local address or arbitrary identification information for specifying the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 as a transmission source, and a medal lending request.

  When the card management device 40 receives a message containing a medal lending request, the card management data 45a is updated by subtracting a predetermined value (for example, 100 yen) from the prepaid value associated with the card ID in the message. The permission is transmitted to the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 as the transmission source. Upon receiving the medal lending permission, the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 pays out the number of medals (for example, 5) corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value.

  Next, the medal replay process when the medal replay is performed in the system shown in FIG. 2 will be described. The intermediary medal lending machine 10 determines the local address of the card management device 40 when a general card or a membership card is inserted, or when identification information corresponding to the card ID is read from a portable terminal that can be used as a membership card. Send the message specified as the destination. This message includes the card ID of the card inserted in the inter-medal lending machine 10 (or identification information corresponding to the card ID read from the portable terminal; hereinafter referred to as the card ID) and the inter-medal medal loan that is the transmission source. A local address for identifying the machine 10 or arbitrary identification information, information for identifying the gaming medium lending rate of the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, and a card insertion notification.

  When the card management device 40 receives the card insertion notification from the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, the card management device 40 determines the game medium lending rate specified by the message from the medal account associated with the card ID in the message. The balance of the current medal account is notified to the inter-unit medal lending machine 10.

  The inter-unit medal lending machine 10 stores the balance of medals received from the card management device 40. Then, a message including information specifying the card ID and game medium lending rate and a medal subtraction request is transmitted to the card management device 40. When receiving the medal subtraction request, the card management device 40 clears the balance of the medal account specified by the card ID and the game medium lending rate to zero. When receiving the medal replay operation, the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 subtracts a predetermined number of stored medal balances and pays out a corresponding number of medals.

  When the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 accepts the card return operation, the inter-medal lending machine 10 transmits a message including the medal addition request to the card management device 40. This message is used to specify the card ID of the card to be ejected, the local address or arbitrary identification information that identifies the intermediary medal lending machine 10 that is the transmission source, and the game medium lending rate of the intermediary medal lending machine 10. It includes information, a balance of medals, and a request for adding medals.

  When the card management device 40 receives the medal addition request, the card management device 40 determines the balance of the medal account of the game medium lending rate specified by the message from the medal accounts associated with the card ID in the message. Update the received balance value.

  Thereafter, the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 transmits a card ejection notification to the card management device 40, and ejects the card if the card is accepted.

  Next, a stored medal replay process in the case of replaying a stored medal in the system shown in FIG. 2 will be described. The inter-unit medal lending machine 10 designates the local address of the card management device 40 as a destination when a member card is inserted or when identification information corresponding to a card ID is read from a portable terminal that can be used as a member card. Send a message. This message includes a card ID of a card inserted in the inter-medal medal lending machine 10, a local address or arbitrary identification information for identifying the inter-medal medal lending machine 10 as a transmission source, and the inter-medal medal lending machine 10 It includes information for specifying a game medium lending rate and a card insertion notification.

  The card management device 40 transmits a card insertion notification message to the member management device 50. When the member management device 50 receives the card insertion notification message, the member management device 50 stores the personal identification number associated with the card ID in the message and the game media lending rate specified by the message out of the stored medal account. The stored medal replay data including the balance of the medal account is transmitted to the inter-unit medal lending machine 10.

  The inter-medal lending machine 10 stores the received medal replay data, and the balance of the medal account indicated in the medal replay data is the number of medal payout units in the medal replay (the medal replay unit). When the number is more than 25 (for example, 25), it is possible to accept a stored medal replay operation.

  The intermediary medal lending machine 10 asks the player to enter a password when the medal replay operation is accepted for the first time after storing the medal replay data, and the entered password is stored in the medal Check if it matches the PIN shown in the replay data.

  The inter-unit medal lending machine 10 transmits a message specifying the local address of the card management device 40 as the destination when the passwords match. This message includes a card ID of a card inserted in the inter-medal medal lending machine 10, a local address or arbitrary identification information for identifying the inter-medal medal lending machine 10 as a transmission source, and the inter-medal medal lending machine 10 It includes information for specifying a game medium lending rate and a stored medal replay request.

  The card management device 40 transmits a message for a replay request for saving medals to the member management device 50. When the member management device 50 receives a message for a replay request for saving medals, the member medal account of the game medium lending rate specified by the message among the saving medals associated with the card ID in the message. A predetermined value is subtracted from the balance, and the stored medal replay data including the balance after the subtraction is transmitted to the intermedal medal lending machine 10.

  The inter-unit medal lending machine 10 receives the stored medal replay data, updates the balance of the stored medal account, and pays out medals by the number of replayed medal units. Further, it is determined whether the balance of the updated medal saving account is less than the number of saved medal replay units. If the balance is less than the number of saved medal replay units, the stored medal replay operation cannot be accepted. If the balance of the updated medal account is equal to or greater than the number of medal replay units, the medal replay operation can be accepted again, and if the medal replay operation is accepted, a saved medal replay request is sent To do. In the second and subsequent saving medal replay operations, it is not necessary to confirm the password.

  Next, a transition from a medal to a stored medal in the closing process will be described. The card management device 40 checks the balance of the medal account of the card management data 45a during the closing process, and if there is a medal account with a medal balance larger than “0”, the card management device 40 determines the balance of the medal account. The member management apparatus 50 is notified together with the card ID and game medium rental rate. The member management apparatus 50 adds and updates the possessed medal account balance to the balance of the stored medal account specified by the card ID and the game medium lending rate. Thereafter, the card management device 40 clears the balance of the possession medal account to zero.

  Although it has been described that medals are paid out from the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 by medal lending, stored-medal replay and held-medal replay operations, the inter-medal lent machine 10 issues a medal payout instruction to the gaming machine 20. And the gaming machine 20 may pay out medals with the instructed contents.

  Next, the external configuration of the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 and the gaming machine 20 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 and the gaming machine 20 shown in FIG. In addition, although the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 that accepts only banknotes is illustrated, a unit for accepting coins may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 20 corresponds to a drum unit 21 having three drums, a display unit 22 for performing various displays, a medal slot 23, and a start lever and a drum for receiving a drum rotation start operation. And an operation unit 24 having three stop buttons and the like, and a tray 25 for receiving medals paid out from the gaming machine 20.

  The intermedal medal lending machine 10 also displays a state display unit 11 that displays the device status of the intermediary medal lending machine 10 by turning on or blinking a lamp of a predetermined color, and a banknote insertion slot 12a that accepts various banknotes when lending medal. A display operation unit 13 such as a touch panel display, a card insertion slot 14a for receiving a card, a holding unit 14b for holding a portable terminal or the like, a nozzle 18a for throwing out a medal to the gaming machine 20, and a medal to be counted And a camera 10a for collecting images of the player's face and the like.

  Next, the internal configuration of the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 includes a banknote transport unit 12, a display operation unit 13, a reader / writer 14, a holding unit 14 b, a communication unit 15, a storage unit 16, and a control unit 17. And a nozzle unit 18, a counting unit 19, and a camera 10a.

  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 reader / writer 14 is a reading unit that reads a card ID from a card inserted into the card insertion slot 14a. The card inserted into the card insertion slot 14a is stored in a card storage section (not shown) through the reader / writer 14. The communication unit 15 is an interface unit for performing data communication with a communication line.

  The storage unit 16 is a storage device including a hard disk device, a nonvolatile memory, and the like. The storage unit 16 stores a card ID 16a, valuable value data 16b, count data 16c, reference medal data 16d, face image data 16e, and game medium restriction data 16f.

  The card ID 16 a is a card ID read by the reader / writer 14. When a card is conveyed from a card storage unit (not shown) to the reader / writer 14, the card ID 16a is updated with the card ID read by the reader / writer 14. Also, when a card is transported from the card insertion slot 14a to a card storage unit (not shown), the card ID 16a is updated with the card ID read by the reader / writer 14 during the transport.

  The valuable value data 16b is data indicating a valuable value that can be used to receive payout of game media. This valuable value includes the balance of the prepaid value that can be used for medal lending, the balance of the medal account, and the balance of the stored medal account.

  The count data 16c stores the result of counting the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 19a by the counting unit 19. The count data 16c includes the total number of regular medals and non-regular medals and the number of irregular medals.

  The reference medal data 16d is characteristic data of regular medals used for determining the authenticity of medals. The face image data 16e is data of a player's face image captured by the camera 10a.

  The stored game medium restriction data 16f is data distributed from the member management device 50, and is data that defines the restriction contents related to the stored game medium. The restrictions on the game media have different limit values depending on whether the member is a regular member or a trial member, and the trial member has a larger restriction than the regular member. Further, the items to be limited include the number of times that deposits can be made as game media for each game type, the number of game media, and the period during which deposits can be made as game media. Further, the stored game medium restriction data 16f has a threshold value for each item to be restricted and a threshold value for determining whether or not an alert is necessary.

  The control unit 17 is a control unit that totally controls the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, and includes a data management unit 17a, a medal image imaging unit 17b, a medal authenticity determination unit 17c, a count processing unit 17d, a count data transmission unit 17e, and an alert display. A unit 17f and a face image capturing unit 17g. In practice, 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 processes corresponding to the respective programs are stored. Will be executed.

  When the card is inserted, the data management unit 17a transmits a card insertion notification including the card ID 16a and the device ID to the card management device 40. When the data management unit 17a receives a valuable value (at least one of a prepaid value, a medal and a stored medal) from the card management device 40, the data management unit 17a updates the valuable value data 16b with the received valuable value. The data management unit 17a appropriately controls the display operation unit 13 to display the prepaid value, the number of medals, and the number of stored medals indicated in the valuable value data 16b.

  In addition, when the player performs a medal lending operation, the data management unit 17 a transmits a medal lending request including the card ID 16 a and the device ID to the card management device 40. If a medal lending permission is received as a response to this medal lending request, the data management unit 17a pays out a predetermined number of medals.

  In addition, when a player performs a medal replay operation, the data management unit 17a subtracts a predetermined number of medal account balances indicated in the valuable value data 16b and pays out a corresponding number of medals. .

  Further, the data management unit 17a transmits a stored medal replay request including the card ID 16a and the device ID to the card management device 40 when the player performs a replayed medal operation. When the medal replay permission is received as a response to the replay request for stored medals, the data management unit 17a pays out a predetermined number of medals.

  In addition, when the card return operation is performed by the player, the data management unit 17a transmits a medal addition request including the card ID 16a, the device ID, and the medal number to the card management device 40, so that the own device medal After clearing the balance of the account to 0, a card discharge notification is transmitted to the card management device 40, and the card is discharged.

  Moreover, if a banknote is inserted in the banknote insertion slot 12a, the data management part 17a will transmit the payment notification containing the money amount of inserted banknote, card ID16a, and apparatus ID to the card management apparatus 40. FIG.

  The medal image capturing unit 17b captures images of medals inserted into the counting unit 19 one by one. The medal authenticity determination unit 17c determines whether the medal is a regular medal or a non-regular medal based on the medal image captured by the counting unit 19 and the reference medal data 16d. Further, when the medal authenticity determination unit 17c determines that the medal is an unauthorized medal, the medal authenticity determination unit 17c counts up the number of the unauthorized medal in the count data 16c.

  The counting processing unit 17d counts medals inserted into the counting unit 19 from the medal insertion slot 19a, updates the total number of regular medals and non-regular medals in the count data 16c, and holds the value data 16b. The total number of regular medals and non-regular medals counted in the medal balance is added.

  When the counting of the medals inserted into the counting unit 19 is completed, the counting data transmission unit 17e uses the card ID 16a, the identification information of the connected gaming machine 20, the counting data 16c, and the face image data 16e as a card. It transmits to the management apparatus 40. Moreover, the count data transmission part 17e clears the count data 16c and the face image data 16e after the transmission process of these data to the card management apparatus 40 is complete | finished.

  The alert display unit 17f specifies the card ID when the member card is read by the reader / writer 14 or when the information of the mobile phone with a built-in non-contact IC card used for member registration is read by the holding unit 14b. Information on the stored game media managed in association with the specified card ID is acquired. Further, the alert display unit 17f displays the display operation unit 13 when the state of the game storage medium reaches or exceeds a threshold value for determining whether or not an alert is stipulated in the game medium limit data 16f. An alert display indicating that the status of the stored game medium is close to or reaching the limit is performed.

  When the counting unit 19 performs counting, the face image capturing unit 17g captures the face image of the player with the camera 10a and writes the captured face image in the face image data 16e.

  Next, a data structure according to the present embodiment of the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a data configuration according to the present embodiment of the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 shown in FIG.

  The storage medium restriction data 16f is a restriction item for the storage medium. The total value of the storage medium, the number of storage media, the number of times that the storage medium can be stored, and the storage medium can be stored. And a period. In addition, the set values for the restricted items of the stored game medium have values for regular members and values for trial members. Moreover, before reaching the limit value for the limit item of the game medium, an alert notification reference value for determining whether or not notification of close to the limit value is necessary is provided. The number of game media of the stored game media, which is a restriction item for the stored game media, and the number of times that the game media can be deposited can be set for each game type.

  In the example of the storage medium limit data 16f shown in FIG. 5, there is a limit on the total value of the storage medium and the number of storage media for regular members, and the total value of the storage medium and the number of storage media for trial members. In addition, it shows that there is a limit to the number of times that deposits can be made as game media and the period during which deposits can be made as game media.

  In the example of the limit value of the regular member of the game media limit data 16f in FIG. 5, the limit value which is the upper limit of the total value of the game media is “1,000,000 yen”, which is “900,000 yen” or more. Alert notification is performed, and if the limit value, which is the upper limit of the number of game media, is 4 yen pachinko, “30,000 balls” and “27,000 balls” or more alert notifications are made. In the case of a 2-yen pachinko, an alert notification is issued for “50,000 balls” and “45,000 balls” or more. If the game type is a 1-yen pachinko, “80,000 balls” is “72,000 balls”. The alert notification is performed as described above. When the game type is a 20-yen slot, the alert notification is made at “18,000” or more at “20,000”, and when the game type is a 10-yen slot, “30, “000” is more than “27,000” It has shown that performing a door alarm.

  An example of the limit value of the trial member in the storage medium limit data 16f in FIG. 5 is an alert when the limit value, which is the upper limit of the total value of the storage game medium, is “100,000 yen” and “90,000 yen” or more. When the limit value, which is the upper limit of the number of game media to be stored, is 4 yen pachinko, the alert notification is given for “3,000 balls” and “2,700 balls” or more. In the case of Yen pachinko, alert notification is given at “5,000 balls” and “4,500 balls” or more, and when the game type is 1 yen pachinko, “8,000 balls” and “7,200 balls” or more If the game type is a 20-yen slot, “2,000 cards” and “1,800 or more” are alerted. If the game type is a 10-yen slot, “3,000” Alerts for “2,700” or more for “Sheets” If the game type is 4 yen pachinko, the limit value is the upper limit of the number of times that can be deposited as “50 times” and “45 times” or more alert notification, and if the game type is 2 yen pachinko, “ When “100 times”, “90 times” or more alert notification is made. When the game type is 1 yen pachinko, “100 times” is alert notification when “90 times” or more, and when the game type is 20 yen slot “50 times” is alert notification at “45 times” or more, and when the game type is 10 yen slot, “100 times” is alert notification at “90 times” or more, and it is possible to deposit as a game medium Indicates that alert notification is performed when “80 months” elapses in “3 months”.

  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 FIG. 6, the card management device 40 is connected to a display unit 41 and an input unit 42, and includes a store network communication unit 44, a storage unit 45, and a control unit 46.

  The display unit 41 is a liquid crystal panel, a display device, or the like. The input unit 42 is a keyboard, a mouse, or the like. The store network communication unit 44 is an interface unit for performing data communication with the intermedal medal lending machine 10, the member management device 50, the prize management device 60, and the like via a communication line.

  The storage unit 45 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a non-volatile memory, and has card management data 45a, medal count data 45b, and face image data 45c.

  The card management data 45a includes a prepaid value balance, a balance of a coin account for each game medium lending rate, and a table in which the card is inserted, with respect to a card ID that is identification information of a regular member or a trial member. This data is associated with the identification information of the medal lending machine 10.

  The medal count data 45b is generated by generating a record based on the data transmitted from the count data transmission unit 17e of the intermedia medal lending machine 10 if the counting process is performed in the intermedia medal lending machine 10. It is data that accumulates records. The record of the medal count data 45b includes a card ID, the number of regular medals counted, the number of irregular medals, and face identification information.

  The face image data 45c calculates facial feature data from the face image data 16e transmitted from the counting data transmission unit 17e of the intermedal machine lending machine 10 if the counting process is performed in the intermedal medal lending machine 10. Thus, the data is managed in association with the face identification information.

  The control unit 46 is a control unit that controls the entire card management device 40, and includes a card management unit 46a, a counting result receiving unit 46b, a face image processing unit 46c, and a medal counting data totaling unit 46d. In practice, 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 processes corresponding to the respective programs are stored. Will be executed.

  The card management unit 46a is a processing unit that manages the card management data 45a. Specifically, when the card management unit 46a receives a card insertion notification from the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, the card ID used in the card insertion notification is also indicated in the card insertion notification. Let it be a device ID. In addition, the prepaid value associated with the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification and the balance of the possession account of each game medium lending rate are notified to the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 as valuable values. If the inserted card is a member card, a card insertion notice is transferred to the member management apparatus 50. When the card management unit 46a receives a possession ball subtraction request from the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, the card management unit 46a clears the balance of the possession account indicated in the possession ball subtraction request to zero and updates the card management data 45a.

  When the card management unit 46a receives a ball lending request including a card ID from the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, the card management unit 46a determines whether or not the prepaid value associated with the card ID is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. If the prepaid value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the card management unit 46a updates the card management data 45a by subtracting the prepaid value by a predetermined value, and the ball medal lending machine 10 includes the updated prepaid value. Send permission. On the other hand, when the prepaid value is less than the predetermined value, the card management unit 46a notifies the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 that ball lending is not possible.

  In addition, when the card management unit 46a receives a payment notification including the amount, the card ID, and the device ID from the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, the card management unit 46a sets the prepaid value associated with the card ID to the amount indicated in the payment notification. The card management data 45a is updated by adding the corresponding frequency.

  Further, when the card management unit 46 a receives a stored ball replay request from the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, the card management unit 46 a transfers the stored ball replay request to the member management device 50. The card management unit 46a also performs transfer control for the response from the member management device 50 to the storage ball replay request.

  Further, when the card management unit 46a receives the possession ball addition request, the card management unit 46a updates the card management data 45a by adding the received number of possession balls to the balance of the possession account indicated in the possession ball addition request. . Further, when the card management unit 46a receives the card discharge notification, the card management unit 46a deletes the information on the usage destination of the card ID and updates the card management data 45a.

  Further, when the card management unit 46a receives the card ID from the prize management device 60, the card management unit 46a notifies the prize management device 60 of the balance of the possession account of each game medium lending rate associated with the card ID. .

  The counting result receiving unit 46b receives the card ID 16a received from the counting data transmission unit 17e of the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 and the identification information of the gaming machine 20 if the counting process is performed in the inter-unit medal lending machine 10. Based on the count data 16c and the face image data 16e, a record of the medal count data 45b is generated and added to the medal count data 45b. The face identification information of the player who has performed the counting included in the record of the medal count data 45b is the face image data 16e transmitted from the count data transmission unit 17e of the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 by the face image processing unit 46c. It is identified by recognition processing.

  The face image processing unit 46c calculates face feature data from the face image data 16e transmitted from the count data transmission unit 17e of the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, and the face features registered in the face image data 45c. When the similarity with the data is evaluated, and face feature data with high similarity exists, the face identification information corresponding to the face feature data is set as the face identification information corresponding to the transmitted face image data 45c. . Further, the similarity with the face feature data registered in the face image data 45c is evaluated, and when face feature data with high similarity does not exist, new face identification information is assigned to the face identification data. In association with the information, the calculated face feature data is registered in the face image data 45c.

  When the medal count data totaling unit 46d receives a request for inquiry about bringing in an unauthorized medium including a card ID from the prize management device 60, the medal count data totaling unit 46d extracts a record recorded in association with the designated card ID from the medal count data 45b. Then, by counting the extracted records, the number of regular medals and the number of non-regular medals counted in association with the card ID are output. Further, the medal count data totaling unit 46d extracts the record having the same face identification information as the face identification information included in the record extracted from the medal count data 45b with the designated card ID from the medal count data 45b. The number of non-regular medals in the record is counted and output.

  Next, the data configuration according to the present embodiment of the card management device 40 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a data configuration according to the present embodiment of the card management device 40 shown in FIG.

  The medal counting data 45b includes a gaming machine number that is identification information of the gaming machine 20, a card ID that is identification information of a regular member or a trial member, face identification information, and a medal that is determined to be a regular medal among the counted medals. The number of medals, the number of medals determined to be non-regular medals, and face image data are included in the record holding items.

  In the example of the medal counting data 45b in FIG. 7, the gaming machine number is “123”, the card ID is “10100”, the face identification information is “01234”, and it is determined that the counted medal is a regular medal. This indicates that the record includes “100” medals and “10” medals determined to be non-regular medals.

  The face image data 45c is data having face identification information as a key item having face identification information for identifying a player's face and up to three face feature data associated with the face identification information as record items. The example of the face image data 45c in FIG. 7 indicates that a record having face identification information “00001” is included.

  Next, the internal configuration of the member management apparatus 50 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the member management apparatus 50 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the member management device 50 is connected to a display unit 51 and an input unit 52. The display unit 51 is a liquid crystal panel, a display device, or the like, and the input unit 52 is a keyboard, a mouse, or the like.

  The member management apparatus 50 includes an external network communication unit 53, a store network communication unit 54, a storage unit 55, and a control unit 56. The external network communication unit 53 is an interface unit for data communication via a network outside the game store. The store network communication unit 54 is an interface unit for data communication with the prize management device 60, the card management device 40, and the like via a communication line in the amusement store.

  The storage unit 55 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a non-volatile memory, and includes member management data 55a, game type setting data 55b, prize master 55c, deleted prize data 55d, game medium restriction data 55e, and game medium replay. Play limit data 55f and point history data 55g are stored. The member management data 55a is data in which member classification, member personal information, game media information, and the like are associated with the card ID of the member card issued to the member. Detailed holding items will be described later.

  The game type setting data 55b is data in which the rental rate, exchange rate, and display name of the game medium are associated with the game type name. The prize master 55c is data used when exchanging game media for prizes, and is data in which the number of game media necessary for prize exchange for each prize is specified for each game type. The deleted premium data 55d is data that holds records deleted from the premium master 55c according to a predetermined rule.

  The storage game medium restriction data 55e is data that defines the restriction contents related to the storage medium, and is the same as the storage game medium restriction data 16f that is distributed and stored in the inter-unit medal lending machine 10, so the details are as follows. Description is omitted.

  The stored game medium replay restriction data 55f is data defining the restriction contents related to replay using the stored game medium. The restrictions on replay using a game medium have different limit values depending on whether the member is a regular member or a trial member, and the trial member has a larger restriction than the regular member. In addition, the items to be restricted are the number of times that each game type can be replayed using the game media in one day, the number of game media, and the fee for collecting the fee by replaying the game media is not charged. Includes the number of game media that can be replayed.

  The point history data 55g is data that records the history of points that have been used in association with the date of occurrence and the card ID in association with membership registration, visits, etc., or exchanged for prizes. It is. The point history data 55g includes the history of all members. By extracting data by specifying a card ID, information on the entry / exit history of member points corresponding to the specified card ID is obtained. can do.

  The control unit 56 is a control unit that controls the member management apparatus 50 as a whole, and includes a member management unit 56a, a prize master management unit 56b, a game media status inquiry processing unit 56c, a game media replay status inquiry processing unit 56d, and points. A history inquiry processing unit 56e is included. In practice, 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 processes corresponding to the respective programs are stored. Will be executed.

  The member management unit 56a is a processing unit that manages the member management data 55a. The member management unit 56a communicates with the card management device 40 and the gift management device 60 to update the balance of the savings account associated with the card ID. In addition, when the member management unit 56a receives a member registration request, the member management unit 56a performs an update for adding a member to the member management data 55a.

  The premium master management unit 56b manages the premium master 55c, performs update processing of the premium master 55c, and distribution processing to the premium management device 60 when the premium master 55c is updated. Further, when the data related to the premium is deleted from the premium master 55c, the premium master management unit 56b adds the data related to the deleted premium to the deleted premium data 55d. Also, the prize master management unit 56b deletes the data of the prize master management unit 56b according to a predetermined rule. For example, the deleted premium data 55d may be deleted after a predetermined period has elapsed since it was added. In addition, when the deleted premium data 55d is updated, the premium master management unit 56b distributes the updated deleted premium data 55d to the premium management device 60.

  If the stored game medium status inquiry processing unit 56c receives a request for a content inquiry related to a stored game medium and a status inquiry of the stored game medium from the prize management device 60, it is defined in the stored game medium limit data 55e. , The contents of the restriction relating to the storage media of the member classification associated with the designated card ID and the inquiry result of the information of the storage media associated with the designated card ID stored in the member management data 55a. Edit and reply.

  If the game storage medium replay status inquiry processing unit 56d receives a request for inquiry about the content related to the game storage media replay including the card ID from the prize management device 60 and the game media replay status inquiry request, The contents of restrictions relating to the replaying of the game media in the member category associated with the designated card ID specified in the medium replay restriction data 55f, and the designated card ID stored in the member management data 55a Edit and return the game media replay status of the day associated with. The content returned in this way is output to the display unit of the prize management device 60.

  When the point history inquiry processing unit 56e receives a point history inquiry request including a card ID from the prize management device 60, the point history inquiry information for a predetermined period related to the specified card ID is obtained as a point history. Extract from the data 55g, edit the contents, and send it back. The content returned in this way is output to the display unit of the prize management device 60.

  Next, the data configuration according to the present embodiment of the member management apparatus 50 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. 9 and 10 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the data configuration according to the present embodiment of the member management apparatus 50 shown in FIG.

  The member management data 55a shown in FIG. 9 includes a card ID, a member classification, information on a mobile IDm in the case of a member registered as a mobile phone, a date when a regular member or a trial member is registered, This is data having the last visit date, point balance, member personal information, and game media information as record items. There are regular members and trial members. The member's personal information includes information such as name, address, telephone number and personal identification number. The stored game media information includes the number of stored game media for each game type, the number of times the deposit was made as a stored game media, the number of times that the game media was replayed that day, and the game media that was replayed that day. With numbers.

  In the example of the member management data 55a shown in FIG. 9, the member with the card ID “00001” is a trial member, the registration date of the trial member is “2013/4/15”, and the last visit date is “2013/6”. / 1 ”, the balance of points is“ 250 ”, the number of game media of 4 yen pachinko is“ 1,000 ”balls, and the number of deposits made as a game media is“ 2 ”and the number of replays on the day is The number of replay game media on the day with “4” times is “500” balls, and the number of game media for 2-yen pachinko is “50,000” balls. This shows that the number of replays is “0” and the number of replay game media on the day is “0” balls.

  The game type setting data 55b shown in FIG. 9 is data having a game type name, a game medium lending rate, a game medium premium exchange rate, a display name, and a game medium replay fee rate as record items. is there. When the fee rate at the time of replaying the stored game medium is not zero, the proportion of the stored balls set at the time of replaying the stored game medium is subtracted from the number of stored game media as a fee. However, even if the fee rate at the time of replaying the game media is not zero, no fee is collected for replaying the game media up to a predetermined number. In the example of the game type setting data 55b shown in FIG. 9, the game indicated by the game type name “ball 1” has a loan rate of “4 yen” / ball, an exchange rate of “4 yen” / ball, and a display name. “4 pachis”, the game media replay fee rate is “10%”, and the game indicated by the game type name “Tama 2” has a loan rate of “2 yen” / ball and an exchange rate of “2 yen” ”/ Ball, the display name is“ 2 pachis ”, and the game media replay fee rate is“ 10% ”.

  The prize master 55c shown in FIG. 9 is data in which a prize name, a prize group code, a prize value, and the number of game media necessary for exchange of prizes are associated with a prize code for uniquely identifying a prize. As for the number of game media necessary for prizes and prize exchange, information on the number of game media required for each game type is stored.

  In the example of the prize master 55c shown in FIG. 9, the prize of the prize code “0001” is the prize name “large prize”, the group code “01”, the prize value “1000” yen, and the number of exchange balls of 4 yen pachinko Is a “250” ball, the exchange ball number of 2 yen pachinko is “500” ball, the exchange ball number of 1 yen pachinko is “1,000” balls, the exchange number of 20 yen slot is “50”, A record in which the number of exchanged 10-yen slots is “100” and a free gift with a free gift code “0002” have a free gift name of “small free gift”, a group code of “01”, and a free gift value of “100” of 4 yen. Pachinko replacement balls are “25”, 2-yen pachinko replacements are “50”, 1-yen pachinko replacements are “100”, and 20-yen slot replacement is “5”. And a 10-yen slot with a replacement number of “10”. It is shown that.

  The possession item of the record of the deleted premium data 55d shown in FIG. 10 is equal to the possession item of the record of the premium master 55c. In the example of the deleted prize data 55d shown in FIG. 10, the prize of the prize code “0110” is the prize name “M Seven”, the group code “02”, the prize value “400” yen, and the exchange of 4 yen pachinko The number of balls is “100”, the exchange ball number of 2 yen pachinko is “200”, the exchange ball number of 1 yen pachinko is “400”, and the exchange number of 20 yen slots is “20” It shows that the record whose exchange number of 10-yen slots is “40” is included.

  The game media replay restriction data 55f shown in FIG. 10 includes the upper limit number of game media that can be replayed as a game media replay limit item, the upper limit number of replays that can be replayed as a game media, There is an upper limit on the number of game media that can be replayed with fee exemption when collecting fees by replaying stored game media. In addition, the set values for the restricted items for replaying stored game media include values for regular members and values for trial members. Moreover, the set value for the restriction item of the stored game medium replay can be set for each game type.

  The example of the limit value of the regular member of the saved game media replay limit data 55f shown in FIG. 10 is “3,000” when the limit value of the number of game media for the saved game media replay is 4 yen pachinko. If the game type is a 2-yen pachinko, it is “5,000 balls”, if the game type is a 1-yen pachinko, it is “8,000 balls”, and if the game type is a 20-yen slot, If the game type is 10 yen slot with “2,000”, it is “3,000”, and the limit value of the number of replays of the game medium is 4 yen pachinko. “24 times”, “40 times” when the game type is 2 yen pachinko, “64 times” when the game type is 1 yen pachinko, and “40 times” when the game type is a 20 yen slot. "If the game type is a 10-yen slot, it is" 60 times ", and a fee for replaying the game media is collected. The limit on the number of game media that can be replayed with a fee exemption is “2,000 balls” if the game type is 4 yen pachinko, and “3,750 balls” if the game type is 2 yen pachinko. "If the game type is 1 yen pachinko, it is" 6,000 balls ", if the game type is a 20 yen slot, it is" 1,500 ", and if the game type is a 10 yen slot, "2,000 sheets".

  In addition, an example of the limit value of the trial member of the stored game medium replay limit data 55f shown in FIG. 10 is “when the limit value of the number of game media for the stored game medium replay is 4 yen pachinko” "1,500 balls", if the game type is 2-yen pachinko, "2,500 balls", if the game type is 1-yen pachinko, "4,000 balls", and the game type is a 20-yen slot If the game type is 10 yen slot, it is "1,500", and the limit value of the number of replays of game media is 4 yen pachinko Is “12 times”, “20 times” if the game type is 2 yen pachinko, “32 times” if the game type is 1 yen pachinko, and if the game type is a 20 yen slot If it is “20 times” and the game type is a 10 yen slot, it is “30 times”. The limit value of the number of game media that can be replayed with a fee exemption when collecting a fee is “1,000 balls” if the game type is 4 yen pachinko, and “1” if the game type is 2 yen pachinko , 875 balls ”,“ 3,000 balls ”if the game type is 1 yen pachinko,“ 750 cards ”if the game type is 20 yen slot, and“ 10 balls slot if the game type is 10 yen slot ” “1,000 sheets” is indicated.

  The point history data 55g shown in FIG. 10 is data having the date when a point is given or used, a card ID, the number of points given, the number of points used, the number of remaining points, and a summary as record items. . The remaining point number is the total number of points as a result of adding the points given to the record or subtracting the number of used points. In addition, the summary indicates the reason why points were given or used.

  In the example of the point history data 55g shown in FIG. 10, the member corresponding to the card ID “00010” is given “1” points on the date “2013/6/1” with the “visit point” as the summary, and the remaining points This indicates that the number has reached “50” points. Also, on the date “2013/6/1”, the member corresponding to the card ID “00010” is given “1” points by the “day-of-day bonus points” and the remaining number of points becomes “51” points. It shows that. On the date “2013/6/10”, the member corresponding to the card ID “00010” uses “10” points due to the “exchange gift: drink”, and the remaining points become “41” points. It shows that.

  Next, the external configuration of the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. FIG. 11A shows a perspective view of the prize management device 60 viewed from the front upper side (the clerk side of the prize counter), and FIG. 11B shows a rear view of the prize management apparatus 60 (the player side of the prize counter). ).

  As shown in FIG. 11A, a store side display unit 61, an operation unit 62, a receipt issuing unit 63, and a barcode reader 67 are provided on the front surface of the prize management device 60. Although not shown here for convenience of explanation, a power switch, a memory card insertion slot, and the like are also provided. Further, a reader / writer 70 is connected to the prize management device 60.

  When the store clerk receives a count receipt issued by a counting machine or the like from the player, the store clerk reads the bar code printed on the count receipt with the bar code reader 67 and identifies the number of balls acquired by the player. Further, when a card is inserted into the card insertion slot 73 of the reader / writer 70, the number of held balls and the number of stored balls associated with the card are specified. The number of balls specified in this way is used for exchanging prizes with special prizes or general prizes.

  The store side display unit 61 is a display unit / operation unit for a store clerk of an amusement shop as an operator, and includes a touch panel color liquid crystal display or the like. The store side display unit 61 displays premium exchange contents, operation guidance, and the like. The operation unit 62 includes a plurality of keys such as a numeric keypad, a dedicated key, and a mode key, and is used when performing a prize exchange operation input or the like.

  The receipt issuing unit 63 is an issuing unit that issues various receipts of a registration list and a totaling list, and includes a thermal printer or the like. The barcode reader 67 reads the barcode printed on the counting receipt and identifies the information content.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, a customer-side display unit 64 for a player is provided on the back of the prize management device 60. The customer side display unit 64 includes a fluorescent display tube, a touch panel color liquid crystal display, and the like. The player can confirm the number of balls and the number of stored balls associated with the card by confirming the display content of the customer side display unit 64. Further, the customer display unit 64 can display the event information when event information or the like is notified as setting data from a higher-level device (for example, the card management device 40).

  In addition, a reader / writer 70 is connected to the prize management device 60. The reader / writer 70 is provided with a display operation unit 71, a holding unit 72, a card insertion slot 73, and a door key 74. The display operation unit 71 includes a touch panel color liquid crystal display or the like, and displays a card reading status and the like. In the case of a membership card, a password is input using the display operation unit 71. The holding part 72 is a holding part 72 for performing non-contact data transmission / reception with a non-contact IC card or a mobile phone with built-in IC chip. The card insertion slot 73 is an insertion slot for inserting a member card and a general card.

  Next, the internal configuration of the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the prize management device 60 is connected to a communication line and reader / writer 70. The gift management device 60 includes a store-side display unit 61, an operation unit 62, a receipt issuing unit 63, a customer-side display unit 64, a storage unit 65, a control unit 66, a barcode reader 67, and a communication unit 68 that have already been described. And have. The communication unit 68 is an interface unit for the prize management device 60 to communicate with a communication line.

  The storage unit 65 is a storage device including a flash memory or a hard disk device, and includes a prize master 65a, receipt data 65b, deleted prize data 65c, and prize exchange history data 65d. The prize master 65a is data used when exchanging game balls for prizes. The receipt data 65 b indicates data read from the receipt by the barcode reader 67.

  The deleted prize data 65c is data that holds information relating to a prize deleted from the prize master 65a. The prize exchange history data 65d is a record of the prize exchange executed by the prize exchange processing unit 66b, and includes data such as the date when the prize was exchanged, the prize code and quantity of the exchanged prize, etc. is there.

  The control unit 66 is a control unit that controls the overall prize management device 60. The prize management unit 66a, the gift exchange processing unit 66b, the gift exchange result inquiry processing unit 66c, the fraudulent medium carry-in inspection unit 66d, and the game medium status inquiry It has a processing unit 66e, a stored game medium replay status inquiry processing unit 66f, and a point history inquiry processing unit 66g. The prize management unit 66a is a management unit that manages the number of exchanged balls for special prizes and general prizes to be handled by the prize management apparatus 60 using the prize master 65a stored in the storage unit 65. In practice, 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 processes corresponding to the respective programs are stored. Will be executed.

  The gift exchange processing unit 66b is a processing unit that performs a gift exchange process. The number of balls used for exchanging with the prize is the number of balls acquired from the receipt by the barcode reader 67, the number of balls held and the number of stored balls associated with the card ID read by the reader / writer 70.

  The prize exchange processing unit 66b performs a prize exchange process for special prizes and general prizes based on the prize master 65a within the range of the number of acquired balls, the number of possessed balls, and the number of stored balls. When exchanging special prizes, the prize exchange processing unit 66b obtains a combination of the types and number of special prizes that can be exchanged from the number of acquired balls, the number of possessed balls, and the number of stored balls. Is sent to a prize dispenser (not shown) to cause special prizes to be paid out.

  The free gift exchange result inquiry processing unit 66c searches the free gift exchange history data 65d under conditions such as the received date, aggregates free record exchange history records that meet the conditions, and outputs the number of actual exchanges for each free gift. . In addition, since the prize exchange history data 65d does not include data such as a prize name, the prize exchange result inquiry processing unit 66c uses the prize master 65a to output a prize corresponding to the prize code. Displays the name. Further, when the prize data corresponding to the prize code is deleted and does not exist in the prize master 65a, the prize name corresponding to the prize code is displayed using the deleted prize data 65c. In addition, when the data of the prize corresponding to the prize code does not exist in the deleted prize data 65c, it is possible to output the total result of the prize by displaying the prize code instead of the prize name. And

  When the illegal medium carry-in inspection unit 66d reads a card associated with the number of medals and exchanges a prize, whether or not the player corresponding to the card carries an illegal game medium before the prize exchange. When the determination is made and a predetermined standard is satisfied, information that is the basis for the determination is output to the store side display unit 61 of the prize management device 60 or the like.

  Specifically, the unauthorized medium bringing-in inspection unit 66d transmits a medal count data totaling request including the card ID of the card read by the prize management device 60 to the card management device 40, thereby counting the card ID in association with the card ID. Obtain the total number of non-regular medals when it is determined that the number of registered regular medals and non-regular medals is counted by the same player as the face image collected when the medal is counted in association with the card ID. Then, whether or not alert display is necessary is determined according to a predetermined determination criterion, and if it is determined that alert display is necessary, the result of counting the non-regular medals is output to the store side display unit 61 of the prize management device 60 or the like.

  The game storage status inquiry processing unit 66e designates a member's card ID and makes a status inquiry request for the game media to the member management device 50, whereby a game corresponding to the member classification specified by the designated card ID is made. The restriction content related to the medium and the state of the stored game medium stored in association with the card ID are obtained and output to the store side display unit 61. It is also possible to print the contents output to the store side display unit 61. A specific example of the output contents will be described later.

  The stored game medium replay status inquiry processing unit 66f designates the member's card ID and requests the member management device 50 to check the status of the stored game medium replay, thereby changing the member classification specified by the specified card ID. The restriction contents relating to the corresponding stored game medium replay and the stored game medium replay status stored in association with the card ID are obtained and output to the store side display unit 61. It is also possible to print the contents output to the store side display unit 61. The specific output contents of the stored game medium replay status inquiry include the number of game media replays and the number of game media of the player that day, and the number of game media replays that can be performed on the player per day. And the upper limit value of the number of game media, and the upper limit value of the number of game media that can be replayed without charge.

  The point history inquiry processing unit 66g designates a member's card ID and makes a point history inquiry request to the member management apparatus 50, whereby the history information on the entry / exit of points for a predetermined period of the member specified by the designated card ID. Is output to the store side display unit 61. It is also possible to print the contents output to the store side display unit 61. The specific output contents of this point history inquiry include the date, the number of points granted, the number of points used, the total number of points remaining, and a summary of points in and out for each history of points in and out of a predetermined period (for example, the most recent month) Contains information.

  Next, the processing procedure of the status inquiry of the game medium by the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a game medium status inquiry by the prize management device 60 shown in FIG.

  First, when the stored game medium status inquiry processing unit 66e accepts the setting operation of the stored game medium status inquiry mode for inquiring the status of the stored game medium, the game media status inquiry processing unit 66e shifts to the saved game medium status inquiry mode and Or waiting for reading of information from the mobile phone with a built-in IC chip used for membership card registration or membership registration by the reader / writer 70 (step S101). If the member's card ID is received by the operation unit 62 (step S102; Yes), the process proceeds to step S105. If the reader / writer 70 reads the member card (Step S103; Yes) without accepting the member's card ID by the operation unit 62 (Step S102; No), the process proceeds to Step S105. The member card is not read (step S103; No), and the content stored in the IC chip of the mobile phone with a built-in IC chip is read by holding the mobile phone with a built-in IC chip over the cover 72. If so (step S104; Yes), the process proceeds to step S105. If the content stored in the IC chip of the mobile phone with built-in IC chip is not read (step S104; No), the operation unit 62 accepts the card ID of the member or returns to step S102. The reader / writer 70 waits for information reading from a membership card or a mobile phone with a built-in IC chip.

  If the information is read from the member card or the IC chip built-in mobile phone, the stored game medium status inquiry processing unit 66e sends the player who has read the member card or IC chip built-in mobile phone to the member management device 50. A game medium status inquiry request, which is a request for acquiring information on the game media of the player corresponding to the card ID or mobile IDm including the card ID or mobile IDm to be identified, is transmitted (step S105).

  The storage medium status inquiry processing unit 56c of the member management device 50 that has received the storage medium status inquiry request searches the member management data 55a with the card ID or the portable IDm included in the received storage medium status inquiry request, It is determined whether the player corresponding to the card ID or mobile IDm is a regular member or a trial member (step S201).

  As a result of the determination of the member class in step S201, if the member class is a regular member (step S202; Yes), the stored game medium status inquiry processing unit 56c relates to the regular member's stored game medium in the stored game medium restriction data 55e. Inquiry result generation processing is performed from the restriction contents and the stored game medium information of the player specified by the card ID or mobile ID m of the member management data 55a (step S203). As a result of the determination of the member classification in step S201, if the member classification is a trial member (step S202; No), the stored game medium status inquiry processing unit 56c saves the trial member's game of the stored medium limitation data 55e. Inquiry result generation processing is performed from the contents of restriction regarding the medium and the stored game medium information of the player specified by the card ID or mobile ID m of the member management data 55a (step S204). The game medium status inquiry processing unit 56c of the member management device 50 transmits the inquiry result generated in step S203 or step S204 to the free gift management device 60 (step S205), and ends the processing.

  When the game media status inquiry processing unit 66e of the prize management device 60 receives the inquiry result for the game media status inquiry request transmitted from the member management device 50 in step S205, the “print” button and “ An “end” button is added and displayed on the customer side display unit 64 and the store side display unit 61 (step S106).

  When the “print” button arranged on the inquiry result screen displayed on the customer side display unit 64 and the store side display unit 61 is pressed (step S107; Yes), the customer side display unit 64 and the store side display are displayed. The display result displayed on the part 61 is printed by the receipt issuing part 63 (step S108). If the “print” button has not been pressed (step S107; No), the process proceeds to a determination process for pressing the “end” button (step S109). If the “end” button has not been pressed (step S109; No), the process returns to step S107 to wait for the “print” button or “end” button to be pressed. If the “end” button is pressed (step S109; Yes), the game medium status inquiry process ends.

  In FIG. 13, the processing flow of first setting the game medium status inquiry mode and waiting for the reception of the member's card ID by the operation unit 62 or the reading of information from the member card or IC chip built-in mobile phone by the reader / writer 70 is performed. Although described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the member information corresponding to the member card ID acquired by receiving the member card ID by the operation unit 62 or reading the information from the member card by the reader / writer 70 or the mobile phone with built-in IC chip is displayed. Alternatively, a part or all of the information obtained by making a request for the storage medium status inquiry to the member management device 50 may be added to the member information and displayed. When displaying member information corresponding to the member's card ID acquired by receiving the member's card ID by the operation unit 62 or reading information from the member card or the IC chip built-in mobile phone by the reader / writer 70, the member information It is also possible to arrange a button for “reserving game media status” on the screen for displaying the game media status inquiry by operating the button.

  Next, the output contents of the game medium status inquiry by the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the output contents of the game medium status inquiry by the prize management device 60 shown in FIG.

  The screen shown in (a) is a display example of the inquiry result when the status inquiry of the stored game medium is performed when the member classification is a regular member. The screen shown in (b) is a display example of the inquiry result when the status inquiry of the game medium is performed when the member classification is a trial member. The display example of the inquiry result shown in FIG. 14 is an example reflecting the stored game medium limit data 16f shown in FIG. 5, and the limit of the regular member is the upper limit of the total value of the entire stored game medium and the upper limit of the number of stored game media. However, in the case of a trial member, in addition to the restriction items for regular members, there is an upper limit on the number of deposits that can be made as a game medium and a limit on the period during which deposits can be made as a game medium. There is a difference in the display format of the inquiry result depending on the trial member.

  First, the contents of the inquiry result when the inquired player shown in (a) is a regular member will be described. Since the limit related to the game media of regular members is the upper limit of the total value of the entire game media and the number of game media, the number of game media of the player and the upper limit are displayed for each game type. Further, the total value of the player's stored game media and the upper limit value calculated from the number of stored game media for each game type and the rental rate of the game media are displayed. When there is an item that has reached the upper limit value, the item name and the item value are highlighted to express that the upper limit has been reached. In addition, “Print” button and “Exit” button are arranged at the bottom line, and the displayed inquiry result can be printed by pressing the “Print” button, and by pressing the “Exit” button The display of the inquiry result can be terminated.

  Next, the contents of the inquiry result when the inquired player shown in (b) is a trial member will be described. In addition to the restriction items for regular members, there are restrictions on the number of times that deposits can be made as savings media and the period during which deposits can be made as savings media. In the result format, the number of results of deposit as a game medium, the upper limit number of deposits as a game medium, and information on the limit of the period during which deposits can be made as a game medium are added. . As shown in (b), the number of game media stored for each game type, the upper limit value thereof, the actual number of times of deposit as game media, and the upper limit value thereof are displayed. Further, the total value of the player's stored game media and the upper limit value calculated from the number of stored game media for each game type are displayed. Further, the time limit for depositing as a game medium is displayed from the limit value of the period during which the deposit can be made as a game medium included in the game medium restriction data 55e and the registration date of the trial member. In addition, “Print” button and “Exit” button are arranged at the bottom line, and the displayed inquiry result can be printed by pressing the “Print” button, and by pressing the “Exit” button The display of the inquiry result can be terminated.

  FIG. 14 shows that the limit value has been reached by emphasizing the number of game media and the number of game media that are in conflict with the limit on the inquiry screen output in the game medium status inquiry process. Although the embodiment has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the alert notification reference value defined in the limit is reached, the alert notification reference value may be displayed in a display form different from that when the limit value is reached. In addition, on screens that display the number of game media by processing other than the game media status inquiry (for example, a screen for game type selection in prize exchange processing), the number of game media has reached a limit value, or an alert is notified. When the reference value has been reached, the number of game media may be displayed in different display forms.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to set a limit value related to the storage medium for each game type according to the member classification, and the member identification information, the game type to be deposited, and the deposit When the game media request including the number of game media to be executed is received, the game media is accepted according to the game media request on condition that the limit value related to the set game media is not violated. Since the contents of the limit value relating to the set storage medium and the status of the member's storage medium can be output, it is possible to output the contents of the limit of the storage medium and the saving of the player for the limit. The situation of the game medium can be notified effectively.

  In addition, the authenticity of each game medium is determined at the time of counting the game media, and if it is determined as an irregular game medium, the game in which the card ID of the card associated with the count result is counted and the number of irregular game media is counted. Stores the customer's face image in association with each other, and when a gift exchange request is received using the card associated with the counting result, the number of non-regular media associated with the received card identification code and the received card identification Since the face image associated with the code is used to display the total number of non-regular media counted by the player determined to be the same person as the face image, it is possible to bring in non-regular game media. It can be detected and notified effectively.

  Further, when a prize deleted from the prize master 65a is stored as a deleted prize data 65c under a predetermined condition, and a prize name corresponding to a prize code is specified in an output process related to the prize, the prize corresponding to the prize master 65a is stored. If there is a code, the prize name is identified with reference to the prize master 65a. If no prize code corresponding to the prize master 65a exists and there is a prize code corresponding to the deleted prize data 65c, the deleted prize is deleted. Since the prize name is identified with reference to the data 65c, and there is no corresponding prize code in either the prize master 65a or the deleted prize data 65c, the prize code is output as the prize name. After the prize is deleted from the prize master 65a, if the output process related to the prize is performed, the prize name is correctly set within the predetermined condition. It is possible to force.

  In the present embodiment, the processing in the intermediary medal lending machine 10 that uses medals as game media and the island edge counter 80 that counts medals has been described. However, the present invention does not limit the game media to medals. Absent. Similarly, in games using arbitrary game media such as balls, in a table machine attached to a game machine using balls other than medals as game media, or in counters using balls other than medals as game media Alternatively, the same functions as the inter-unit medal lending machine 10 and the island edge counter 80 described in the present embodiment may be mounted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the prize management device 60 outputs the inquiry result of the state of the game medium has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the prize management device 60 stores in the island edge counter 80. A game medium status inquiry result output unit may be provided, and the inquiry result may be output to the output unit.

  Further, in the inter-medal lending machine 10, the status of the item relating to the storage medium managed in association with the membership card or the mobile phone when reading the information of the mobile phone incorporating the membership card or the IC chip is a predetermined threshold value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the prize management device 60 and the island edge counter 80, when information is read from a mobile phone with a member card or IC chip, it is similarly managed in association with the member card or the mobile phone. An alert may be displayed when the status of an item relating to a stored game medium reaches a predetermined threshold value or exceeds a predetermined threshold value.

  In addition, each configuration illustrated in the above-described embodiments 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 that shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally or physically distributed / integrated in an arbitrary unit according to various loads or usage conditions. Can be configured.

  As described above, the stored game medium management system and the stored game medium management method according to the present invention are suitable for effectively informing the contents of restrictions on the stored game media and the status of the player's stored game media for the restrictions. ing.

10 machine medal lending machine 10a camera 11 status display unit 12 banknote transport unit 12a banknote insertion slot 13, 71 display operation unit 14, 70 reader / writer 14a, 73 card insertion slot 14b, 72 holding unit 15, 68 communication unit 16, 45 , 55, 65 Storage unit 16a Card ID
16b Valuable value data 16c Count data 16d Standard medal data 16e, 45c Face image data 16f, 55e Game storage medium restriction data 17, 46, 56, 66 Control unit 17a Data management unit 17b Medal image imaging unit 17c Medal authenticity determination unit 17d Count Processing unit 17e Count data transmission unit 17f Alert display unit 17g Face image imaging unit 18 Nozzle unit 18a Nozzle 19 Count unit 19a, 23 Medal slot 20 Game machine 21 Drum unit 22, 41, 51 Display unit 24, 62 Operation unit 25 Sampling pan 30 island controller 40 card management device 42, 52 input unit 44, 54 store network communication unit 45a card management data 45b medal counting data 46a card management unit 46b counting result receiving unit 46c face image processing unit 46d medal counting Data totaling unit 50 Member management device 53 External network communication unit 55a Member management data 55b Game type setting data 55c, 65a Premium master 55d, 65c Deleted premium data 55f Stored media replay restriction data 55g Point history data 56a Member management unit 56b Premiums master management unit 56c, 66e Reservation game medium status inquiry processing unit 56d, 66f Reservation game medium replay status inquiry processing unit 56e, 66g Point history inquiry processing unit 60 Premium management device 61 Store side display unit 63 Receipt issuing unit 64 Customers Side display unit 65b Receipt data 65d Free item exchange history data 66a Free item management unit 66b Free item exchange processing unit 66c Free item exchange result inquiry processing unit 66d Unauthorized media carry-in inspection unit 67 Bar code reader 74 Door key 80 Island edge counter

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A game medium acquired by a player through a game is managed as a stored game medium in association with the identification information of the player, and from the stored game medium in response to a payout request for the stored game medium including the identification information of the player A game storage management system for paying out game media,
Limit setting means for setting a limit for depositing the game media;
Whether or not the limit set by the limit setting means is violated if the deposit of the game medium including the identification information of the player is received and the deposit of the game medium is executed based on the deposit request Determining means for determining
The game medium indicated in the deposit request with respect to the stored game medium associated with the identification information of the player indicated in the deposit request on the condition that the determination means determines that the restriction is not violated Game medium deposit means for adding the number of
Restriction information output means for outputting, when receiving the player identification information, information on restrictions on deposits to the stored game media by the player based on the restrictions set by the restriction setting means; A game storage medium management system characterized by comprising.   2. The game storage medium management system according to claim 1, wherein the limit setting unit is capable of setting a threshold relating to an upper limit number of the storage game media that can be deposited, an upper limit number of deposits and / or a period during which the deposit can be performed. Second determination means for determining whether or not the game medium of the player has reached or exceeded the threshold set by the restriction setting means when the identification information of the player is received; Prepared,
The limit information output means sets the items determined to have reached or exceeded the threshold set by the limit setting means by the second determination means by the limit setting means by the second determination means. The game media management system according to claim 2, wherein the game media management system outputs the information in a form different from that of the item determined not to reach the threshold. A warning value setting means for setting a warning value before reaching the threshold set by the limit setting means;
When the deposit request is received, a warning value determination unit that determines whether or not the warning value set by the warning value setting unit conflicts if the game medium is received based on the deposit request. Further comprising
If it is determined that the limit set by the limit setting unit is not violated by the determination unit, and the warning value determination unit determines that the warning value is violated, The game storage medium management system according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising warning notification means for outputting information. A warning value setting means for setting a warning value before reaching the threshold set by the limit setting means;
When the identification information of the player is received, it is determined whether or not the content of the item relating to the game medium of the player conflicts with a warning value set by the warning value setting means. Further comprising a warning value judging means,
If it is determined by the second warning value determination means that the warning value is violated, second warning notification means for outputting information on the restriction relating to the item determined to be in conflict with the warning value The game storage medium management system according to claim 2, 3 or 4, further comprising: A game medium acquired by a player through a game is managed as a stored game medium in association with the identification information of the player, and from the stored game medium in response to a payout request for the stored game medium including the identification information of the player A storage medium management method for paying out game media,
A limit setting step for setting a limit for depositing the game media;
Whether or not the limit set in the limit setting step is violated if a game medium deposit request including the identification information of the player is received and the game medium deposit is executed based on the deposit request. A determination step for determining
The game medium indicated in the deposit request with respect to the game medium associated with the identification information of the player indicated in the deposit request on the condition that the determination step determines that the restriction is not violated. A game medium deposit step for adding the number of
A restriction information output step for outputting information on restrictions on deposits to the stored game media by the player based on the restrictions set in the restriction setting step when receiving the identification information of the player; A game storage medium management method comprising:

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