JP2016015990A - Each machine counter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide each machine counter having a simple constitution, capable of reducing labor of management, and improving convenience, while preventing generation of a fraction of a game medium.SOLUTION: A present put-out number set in each machine counter 1 is displayed on a display part of a touch panel LCD 16, and a reception part of the touch panel LCD 16 is controlled so as to be able to perform a put-out number setting operation. When the put-out number is set by the put-out number setting operation, each machine counter 1 discriminates that the put-out number is set.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

  The present invention relates to a counter counting device provided corresponding to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine.

  In recent years, when the number of counting balls reaches the number of split issued balls for the purpose of making it possible to reliably obtain the desired prize without causing a fraction when exchanging, even if the player does not bother 2. Description of the Related Art Each counter is known in which the number of separately issued balls is recorded on a holding ticket (divided card) and the number of separately issued balls is prohibited from being used in games.

  According to each of the counters, the player can surely obtain the possession ball (divided card) ticket recorded by the number of balls for the prize to be exchanged.

  Specifically, the player can set the number of split issued balls, and when this number of split issued balls is set, the number of split issued balls is held when the number of holding balls reaches the number of split issued balls. It is memorized in a ticket (divided card), and refunds from the number of separately issued balls after that are prohibited.

  In response to the player's return operation, a coin card (divided card) in which the number of separately issued balls is stored is issued.

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  However, in each of the counters shown in Patent Document 1, each time the counted number of held balls reaches the number of divided issued balls set by the player, the number of divided balls issued (divided) Card) will be issued.

  For example, when a large number of balls are counted, or when a table is moved and the number of balls is counted, multiple cards (divided cards) are issued, and the balls The ticket (divided card) needs to be managed by the player himself.

  For this reason, there is a problem that it is not sufficient as a device to prevent the lost coin ticket (divided card) from being lost or stolen and not to generate a fraction at the time of replacement.

  Also, it is necessary for game shops to always have enough possession tickets (divided cards), and in addition, players lose possession tickets (divided cards) or are stolen. If this happens, there is a problem that trouble may occur with the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of these points, and an object thereof is to reduce the management effort and improve convenience while making it possible to prevent a fraction of game media from being generated with a simple configuration. An object of the present invention is to provide a counter counting device that can be made to operate.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following counters. In addition, although the code | symbol used in description of the form for implementing the invention mentioned later and drawing is attached in parenthesis for reference, the component of this invention is not limited to this.

  First, the present invention is a game counting device (for example, each device counting device 1) provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3) in a game store, and capable of counting gaming media. Counting means (for example, counting device 107), possession information storage means (for example, rate-specific possession information storage unit 103c) for storing player's possession information, and payout request operations from players can be accepted Game medium payout control means for controlling payout of game media based on the operation part (for example, touch panel LCD 16), the ball information stored by the ball information storage means, and the payout request operation to the operation part. (For example, the control unit 100), and the ball information storage unit stores first ball information information based on the number of game media counted by the game medium counting unit. (For example, Second possession information storage means (for example, rate-specific possession) that stores second possession information different from the first possession information and storage of the count possession information to the separate possession information storage unit 103c) Storage of the stored ball information in the ball information storage unit 103c), and when the game medium payout control means stores only the first held ball information in the held ball information storage means, the payout When the requested operation is performed, the game medium is paid out based on the first ball information, and when only the second ball information is stored by the ball information storage unit, When a payout request operation is performed, the game medium is paid out based on the second ball information, and the ball information storage means stores the first ball information and the second ball information. If the payout request operation is performed when stored, Based on the first holding ball information or the second holding ball information, the first holding ball information when the game medium is paid out and the game medium is discharged by the game medium payout control means The number of payout game media that can be set to a different number of payout game media according to the setting on the game store side, based on the first payout game media number based on the above and the second payout game media number based on the second holding ball information The apparatus further comprises means (for example, a function for setting the number of payouts realized by each of the counter counting devices 1 or the server device).

  Further, according to the present invention, in each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices, the payout game medium number setting means sets the first payout game medium number at least in the game store in which each of the counter counting devices is installed. It can be set to the same number as the number of game media that can be exchanged with a specific prize (for example, the number of game media that need to be exchanged with a special prize), an integral multiple of the number of exchangeable game media, or a number that is divisible by the number of exchangeable game media. It is characterized by that.

  Further, according to the present invention, in each of the above-described counter counting devices, money receiving means (for example, the bill validator 105) capable of receiving money and money information corresponding to the money amount received by the money receiving means are stored. A money information storage means (for example, remaining amount information storage section 103d), and a lending operation section (for example, touch panel LCD 16) capable of accepting a loan request operation based on the money information stored in the money information storage means from the player; A management server (for example, a server device) for managing at least the number of payout game media controlled by the game media payout control means for each type of the first holding ball information, the second holding ball information, and the money information 2) communication means (for example, the information transmission unit 100b) capable of communicating with the game medium payout control means in the money information storage means. When the lending request operation is performed when the money information corresponding to a money amount (for example, 1,000 yen) is stored, the same number of third payout game media as the second payout game media number. The payout game medium number setting means executes at least the second payout game medium number or the third payout game medium number at least for each of the units. The same number as the number of unit game media that can be lent corresponding to the predetermined monetary amount at the game store where the counting device is installed (for example, the number of unit game media lent for one loan request based on money information). (For example, 50 payout medals corresponding to 1,000 yen), and the communication means has executed the payout of the first payout game medium number by the game medium payout control means. When, Management of predetermined information (for example, payout result information) as different information between when the second payout game medium number is paid out and when the third payout game medium number is paid out It is transmitted to a server.

  According to each of the counter counting devices according to the present invention, it is possible to make the number of game balls as many as the number of game media desired by the player by simply paying out the game media according to the set number of payouts. As a result, it is possible to reduce the time and effort of management while improving the convenience while making it possible to prevent the fraction of game media from being generated.

  Further, according to each counter counting apparatus according to the present invention, when a player wishes to exchange his / her own counting ball information with only a specific prize, he / she receives a payout of game media according to a set payout number. Therefore, with a simple configuration, it is possible to prevent the fraction of game media from being generated, and to further reduce the management effort and improve convenience.

  In addition, according to each vehicle counting apparatus according to the present invention, for example, even in a non-equivalent exchange store, the number of game media that the player desires to receive the ball information simply by paying out game media according to the set number of payouts. Because it can be divided into minutes, it is possible to reduce the time and effort of management and improve convenience while allowing a fraction of game media to be generated with a simple configuration. It will also contribute to proper operation management and smooth sales management.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the time and effort of management and improve convenience while making it possible to prevent a fraction of game media from being generated with a simple configuration.

It is a figure which shows the basic | summary outline | summary of the game system containing each stand counting device 1 and the server apparatus 2. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of each stand counting device. It is a functional block diagram which shows the connection between each counter counting apparatus 1 and the server apparatus 2. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachinko machine 3a. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachislot machine 3b. It is an external view of each stand counter 1a used for the pachinko machine 3a. It is an external view of each stand counter 1b used for the pachislot machine 3b. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a gaming system according to the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process at the time of card insertion performed by each stand counting device 1 and the server apparatus 2. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the boarding determination process performed by each stand counting device. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the boarding destination boarding impossibility determination process performed by each stand counting device. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process at the time of banknote insertion performed by each stand counting device 1 and the server apparatus 2. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process at the time of rental of game media performed by each stand counting device 1 and server device 2. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process at the time of the game media count performed by each stand counting apparatus 1 and the server apparatus 2. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process at the time of the card return performed by each stand counting device 1 and the server apparatus 2. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the boarding origin boarding impossibility determination process performed by each stand counting device. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process at the time of the holding ball division performed by each stand counting device 1 and the server device 2. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the possession ball division | segmentation selection process performed by each stand counting device. It is a figure which shows the example of the light emission mode of the status indicator lamp 13 of each stand counting device 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the basic screen (1st screen) of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device. It is a figure which shows the basic screen (2nd screen) of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display (1st screen) of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display (1st screen) of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display (1st screen) of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display (2nd screen) of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display (2nd screen) of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of touchscreen LCD16 after the payout instruction | indication operation in each stand counting device. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the display content displayed on the 1st screen and 2nd screen of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the touchscreen LCD16 after various setting instruction | indication operation in each stand counting device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the touchscreen LCD16 in the payout number setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of touchscreen LCD16 in an agreement condition change process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device 1 at the time of boarding instruction reception processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device 1 in the payout selection instruction | indication reception process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device 1 in the division | segmentation former rate designation | designated reception process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device 1 in a division | segmentation holding | ball number designation | designated reception process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the touchscreen LCD16 of each stand counting device 1 in a division | segmentation destination rate designation | designated reception process. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a main menu screen displayed on a display unit 250 of the server device 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the hall | hole management menu screen displayed on the display part 250 of the server apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of the form output menu screen displayed on the display part 250 of the server apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of the sales analysis menu screen displayed on the display part 250 of the server apparatus. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation setting menu screen displayed on the display unit 250 of the server apparatus 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the boarding operation setting menu screen displayed on the display part 250 of the server apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of the separate document data output from the output part 240 of the server apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of the model-specific form data output from the output part 240 of the server apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of the model-specific analysis data displayed on the display part 250 of the server apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the boarding origin entry impossibility determination process performed by each stand counter 1 based on the modification of this embodiment.

  First, a basic outline of a gaming system including each counter device 1 and server device 2 in the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in the figure, the gaming system according to the present embodiment is composed of at least a counter device 1, a server device 2, a gaming machine 3, and a display device 4, each as shown in the figure. It is connected to the. In addition, in this figure and each figure demonstrated later, each stand counter 1 may be described as the game media handling apparatus 1.

  In the present embodiment, a card is used as an example of the “storage medium”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present embodiment relates to a coin, token, or the like on which an IC chip or the like is mounted. All that is applicable to the invention shall be included.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although it demonstrated using the banknote as an example of "money", it is not restricted to this, All things applicable to the invention which concerns on this embodiment, such as a banknote, a coin, a coin, etc. Shall be included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when “card” is simply described, a membership card that is lent to a player who has become a member of the amusement store, and a counting card (visitor card) that is temporarily lent by the amusement store. Both of them shall be included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when simply described as “mochidama”, it includes both a stored ball that is stored in association with a membership card and a counting ball that is stored in association with a counting card. In the case of “mochidama information”, it is assumed that the ball information indicating a stored ball (hereinafter referred to as “stored ball information”) and the ball information indicating a counted ball (hereinafter referred to as “counted ball information”). ). In addition, information indicating the amount of money inserted by the player is referred to as “money information” (or also referred to as “remaining amount information”). In particular, “money information” includes “money information”. There may be cases. In addition, the membership card can store separately stored information, counting ball information, and money information. Furthermore, for the convenience of explanation, the expression “mochidama”, which usually indicates information related to the game balls held by the player, is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. Information on medals held and information on game values held by the player in an electromagnetic manner, and all other similar information shall be included.

(Game media lending function)
Each counter 1 is connected to the server device 2 via a switching hub, controller, etc. When a card is inserted by a player, the card ID or member ID added to the IC chip of the card, etc. Identification information (hereinafter, simply referred to as “identification information”) is transmitted to the server device 2, and the server device 2 stores the player's ball information stored in association with the received identification information for each of the counting devices. 1 to send. When there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 2 updates the ball information, and each of the counter counting devices 1 drives a payout device 106 to be described later, and executes game medium payout control. . When a bill is inserted by the player, the remaining amount information corresponding to the amount of the bill (inserted amount) is transmitted to the server device 2. When there is a payout instruction from the player, the server device 2 updates the remaining amount information, and each of the counter counting devices 1 similarly executes the payout control of the game medium.

(Game media counting function)
In addition, each counter 1 counts the number of inserted game media when the game media is input to the counting device 107 described later by the player's action or directly from the gaming machine 3, and the counting result Is transmitted to the server device 2 as the player's counting ball information, and the server device 2 stores the received counting ball information in association with the identification information added to the card. When no card is inserted, the counting ball information received in association with the identification information added in advance to the counting card stored in each counter 1 is stored.

  In the present embodiment, the server device 2 manages the player's possession information and the remaining amount information, but each unit counter device 1 may manage these pieces of information. In addition to adding identification information to the card, a storage area may be provided, and the information may be stored in the storage area to manage the information. The update of these pieces of information may be performed by the server device 2 or by each of the counter units 1. Furthermore, it is good also as the server apparatus 2 or each counter | counter counting apparatus 1 managing the possession information, and storing the remaining amount information directly in the storage area of the card.

  That is, as long as the identification information, the possession ball information, and the remaining amount information are appropriately managed and updated, all those aspects can be applied to the present invention.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when no card is inserted, the counting ball information and the remaining amount information are associated with the identification information added in advance to the counting card stored in each unit counting device 1. However, when there is a card return request, each counter device 1 or server device 2 newly adds identification information to the counting card stored in each counter device 1. In addition, the newly added identification information may be stored in association with the counting ball information or the remaining amount information.

  That is, the “information corresponding to the ball information” in the present invention refers to only the identification information added to the card, the information indicating the identification information and the ball information added to the card and stored, or “ In the case of an aspect that includes holding information and remaining amount information as an aspect of “information”, it means that identification information added to and stored in the card, holding ball information and remaining amount information, and all these aspects are included. To do.

  In addition, when each gaming machine 3 is provided with a gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate (hereinafter referred to as a “lending terminal plate”), the gaming machine 3 is also connected to a lending terminal plate 307 described later. Based on the receipt of the lending request signal, the return request signal, etc. output from the lending terminal board 307, the payout request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 3 and the card is returned.

  That is, “execution of game media payout control” in the present invention is not limited to the game media payout directly from each of the counters 1, and the game machine 3 is based on a signal from the game machine 3. This means that the game medium is paid out from the game.

  Each counter 1 is also connected to the display device 4 through a converter or the like, and receives a game information signal, an error signal, etc. output from an external terminal board 308 (described later) provided in the gaming machine 3. At the same time, the player's possession information is transmitted to the display device 4.

  As described above, the server device 2 is connected to the display device 4 in addition to being connected to the respective counter devices 1, and the game result management information managed in the server device 2 (for example, the past several days). (Including the game appearance history information and fraud detection information) and information relating to the amusement store (for example, new machine information, vacant machine information, etc.) are transmitted to the display device 4.

  The server device 2 is also connected to an external management device (not shown) managed by a center operator who is a third party other than the game store, and receives card identification information, member information, and player possession information. It is transmitted every predetermined period (for example, once a day). The external management device backs up each transmitted information. When the connection with the external management device is interrupted for a predetermined number of days (for example, 15 days), the server device 2 stops updating the player's ball information.

  As described above, the gaming machine 3 may be connected to each of the counters 1 and also connected to the display device 4 so that each game or when the internal state changes. A game information signal, an error signal, and the like are output from the external terminal board 308 described later to the display device 4.

  As described above, the display device 4 is connected to each of the counter counting device 1, the server device 2, and the gaming machine 3, and based on the input signal and the received signal, or various operations based on the player's operation. Display information on its display screen.

  In addition, the connection method of each counter | counter device 1, the server apparatus 2, the game machine 3, and the display apparatus 4 is not restricted to said method. For example, the server device 2 is configured such that only the counter counting device 1 is connected, and the counter counting device 1 and the display device 4 are connected to each other via USB so that the above-described information can be transmitted and received between each other. It is good as well. In this case, the display content displayed on the display device may be controlled by the control unit 100 of each counter device 1 to be described later. In this case, the DVI system or HDMI (registered) is further used for image output. (Trademark) system.

  As described above, when a player enters a game store, he / she first sits on a desired gaming machine 3 while viewing various information displayed on the display device 4. Next, when the player is a member of the game store, the membership card is inserted into each of the counters 1, and after the identity is confirmed (for example, input of a registered password), the server device 2 If the ball information is stored, the ball is used, and if the ball information is not stored, or if the ball information is the number of balls that cannot be rented out by the gaming machine 3, , A rental request is made to receive the rental of the game medium, and the game medium is started by inserting the game medium into the gaming machine 3. Alternatively, if the player is not a member of the game store, a bill is inserted, a rental request is made, the game medium is lent, and the game medium is inserted into the gaming machine 3 to start the game. At this time, the ball information and remaining amount information stored in the server device 2 is updated (subtracted) by the lent amount.

  If the game medium cannot be paid out from the gaming machine 3 and the game is continued, the ball information and the remaining amount information stored in the server device 2 is stored each time a rental request is made. Then, the loaned amount is sequentially updated (subtracted). On the other hand, when the game media can be paid out from the gaming machine 3, when the game media that has been paid out is inserted into the counter counting device 1, the number of game media loaded is counted, Based on this, the ball information stored in the server device 2 is updated (added).

  Thereafter, when ending the game in the gaming machine 3, the player makes a card return request. Here, when the membership card is inserted in each counter 1, the membership card is returned as it is after the identity verification (for example, input of a registered personal identification number). When the membership card is not inserted in each car counter 1, when the counting ball information is stored in the server apparatus 2 or when there is remaining amount information, the card is stored in each car counter 1. Return (issue) the counting card. If the counting ball information is not stored in the server device 2 and there is no remaining amount of the input money, the counting card is not returned (issued).

  When the counting card is returned (issued) and it is desired to play a game on another gaming machine 3, the counting card is placed on each counter device 1 provided corresponding to the other gaming machine 3. By inserting, the game can be started (replayed) in the same procedure as the membership card (excluding identity verification). In the above case, the replay based on the accumulated ball information is referred to as “reserved ball replay”, and the replay based on the counted retained ball information is referred to as “retained ball replay”.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of each counter counting device 1. Each of the counter counting apparatuses 1 includes components described later, a CPU 101 that controls them, a control unit 100 configured by a ROM 102, and a storage unit 103 configured by a RAM 103.

  The control unit 100 reads out a control program stored in the ROM 102, and the CPU 101 executes control based on the control program, thereby controlling each component, the server device 2, the gaming machine 3, and the display device. 4 is controlled. In addition, the control unit 100 stores these control results in the storage unit 103. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIGS. 3 and 9 to 18.

  When a card is inserted from the card insertion slot 14, the card reader / writer 104 determines its authenticity and availability. If it is determined that the card is legitimate and usable, the type and identification information of the card are read. Then, the read information is transmitted to the server device 2 via the IF 110 by the control unit 100. On the other hand, if it is determined that the card is an unauthorized card or cannot be used, the control unit 100 notifies the touch panel LCD 16 and the like and transmits it to the server device 2 via the IF 110. The In this case, the inserted card may be returned, or a predetermined authentication operation (for example, an authentication operation of the IC card for the store clerk to the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18) or a predetermined authentication signal ( For example, the card may not be returned until an authentication signal) is transmitted from the server device 2.

  When a bill is inserted from the bill insertion slot 15, the bill validator 105 performs an authenticity determination. When it determines with it being a regular banknote, the classification (denomination information) of the said banknote is read. Then, the read information is transmitted as remaining amount information to the server device 2 by the control unit 100 via the IF 110. On the other hand, when it is determined that the banknote is non-regular (or unreadable), the control unit 100 notifies the touch panel LCD 16 and the like and transmits it to the server device 2 via the IF 110. In this case, the inserted bill may be returned, or a predetermined authentication operation (for example, an authentication operation of the IC card for the clerk to the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18) or a predetermined authentication signal ( For example, it is good also as not returning a banknote until there exists transmission of the authentication signal from the server apparatus 2. FIG.

  The touch panel LCD 16 has a function of serving as both a display unit that displays various types of information to the player and a reception unit that receives various types of operations from the player. For example, when a card is inserted, an operation button of “Check Ball Information” is displayed on the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16 so that the player can check current ball information. By touching the displayed location, the current ball information by rate is displayed on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16. It is desirable that the operation button for “checking holding information” is always displayed. By comprising in this way, the player can always confirm the current possession information according to rate. Of course, when a card is inserted, the current ball information by rate may be always displayed in a predetermined area of the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16. Various information displayed on the other touch panel LCD 16 and various operations received will be described later.

  The camera unit 17 shoots the front of the gaming machine 3 and detects whether or not the player in the shooting range is in a seated state (sitting result information). The camera unit 17 detects facial data of a player who is seated. The seating result information and the facial data are transmitted to the server device 2 by the control unit 100 via the IF 110.

  By detecting the seating result information by the camera unit 17, for example, when there is a forgetting to take a card with the remaining ball information or the remaining amount information remaining, a touch panel LCD 16 or a status display lamp 13 to be described later is displayed. It can also be used to notify a store clerk or player of a game store. Thereby, forgetting to take a card can be suppressed.

  In addition, by detecting facial data by the camera unit 17, for example, when the table is moved, it can be determined whether or not they are the same player. If they are different players, It is also possible to notify the store clerk or player of the game store to that effect using the touch panel LCD 16 or a status indicator lamp 13 described later. As a result, the possibility of fraudulent acts can be suppressed.

  Here, the camera unit 17 receives an infrared LED substrate 17A (not shown) that irradiates infrared light, and reflected light obtained by reflecting the infrared light at the subject (player), thereby providing a subject. A CMOS camera 17B (not shown) that captures an image and a filter 17C (not shown) are included. The infrared LED substrate 17 </ b> A emits infrared light based on the control of the control unit 100 by the infrared LED. The CMOS camera 17B sends the facial data to the control unit 100. The filter 17C is a filter that transmits infrared light and does not transmit light of other wavelengths. The filter 17C transmits only reflected light of infrared light irradiated to the subject from the infrared LED substrate 17A and passes it to the CMOS camera 17B. It is designed to receive light. Thereby, the influence of the effect light of the game store where the gaming machine 3 is installed can be suppressed, and the image of the subject (player) can be clearly captured.

  Note that the facial data described above may be used in a boarding determination process described later with reference to FIG. Specifically, even when it is determined that boarding is possible, if the facial data does not match, the control unit 100 may control the boarding so that boarding is not performed. Thereby, for example, this can be prevented at the stage of boarding a fraudster who tries to play a game illegally using another person's card.

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 18 reads the identification information stored in the IC card or the ball information stored in the IC card itself when the player holds the corresponding IC card. Then, the read information is transmitted to the server device 2 via the IF 110 by the control unit 100. That is, the game medium can be lent out in addition to the card insertion and bill insertion described above. Alternatively, at the end of the game, when the player holds the corresponding IC card, the identification information stored in the IC card and the current possession information are associated with each other and stored in the server device 2, or the IC card itself This makes it possible to return the possession balls.

  Further, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18 enables the controller 100 to cancel various error states and perform other authentications by holding the IC card for the store clerk corresponding to the store clerk of the game shop.

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 18 may be capable of transmitting / receiving data to / from a mobile phone, a smartphone or other information communication device (hereinafter referred to as “mobile terminal device”) owned by the player. . For example, when the player holds the portable terminal device owned by the player in front of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18, the control unit 100 transmits the URL of the homepage of the gaming store or the mail member registration page to the portable terminal. Also good. Further, the mobile terminal device itself may function as a membership card using hardware or software installed in the mobile terminal device. Furthermore, when the electronic payment function is implemented in the mobile terminal device, the remaining amount information may be updated (added) by the function in the same manner as when a bill is inserted.

  When there is a payout instruction from the player (for example, a lending request operation to the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16), the payout device 106 controls the drive circuit 106a to drive the game device in a quantity based on the payout instruction. Pay out. The control unit 100 transmits the paid-in money information and the remaining amount information to the server device 2.

  In addition, the payout device 106, when each counter 1 is connected to a later-described rental terminal board 307 of the gaming machine 3, payout instructions from the player (for example, a rental request operation on the gaming machine 3 side) ), A payout request signal is transmitted to the gaming machine 3 under the control of the control unit 100.

  When the game medium paid out from the gaming machine 3 is inserted by the player, the counting unit 107 controls the drive circuit 107a to drive the control unit 100 and counts the number of game media input. The control unit 100 transmits the counting ball information based on the counting result to the server device 2.

  The speaker 108 is responsive to a change in the operating state of each component in each counter 1 (for example, according to a display on the touch panel LCD 16 or an operation on the reception unit, or a lighting of a status indicator 13 described later) Depending on the mode, the controller 100 controls the drive circuit 108a to output sound. However, the sound is output regardless of the change in the operating state of each component in each counter unit 1 (for example, depending on the time measurement result by an RTC built in or externally attached to each counter unit 1). It is good as well.

  The sensor group 109 is a plurality of sensors provided in the payout device 106, provided in the counting device 107, or provided in a predetermined portion of the front surface portion 11 and the housing 12 described later. It is a sensor provided for detecting the payout result and the counting result, or provided for detecting fraud.

  The status indicator lamp 13 is a lamp for informing the outside of the current status of each counter 1. A full color LED is built in, and the control unit 100 drives and controls the drive circuit 109a based on the current state, and emits the full color LED in the lighting color and lighting mode (light emission mode) according to the current state. Let me. An example of the light emission mode will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing connections between the respective counter devices 1 and the server device 2. Each of the counter counting devices 1 includes a control unit 100 and a storage unit 103, and the server device 2 includes a possession management device 200, a member management device 210, a game information management device 220, an input unit 230, an output unit 240, and a display unit. 250. Furthermore, the coin management device 200 is configured by a control unit 201 and a storage unit 202, the member management device 210 is configured by a control unit 211 and a storage unit 212, and the game information management device 220 is configured by a control unit 221 and a storage unit. 222.

  In the present embodiment, the server device 2 is composed of a ball management device 200, a member management device 210, a game information management device 220, an input unit 230, an output unit 240, and a display unit 250. Each of the possession management device 200, the member management device 210, and the game information management device 220 is configured as an independent server device (for example, the possession management device 200 is configured as the server device 2a, and the member management device 210 is configured as the server device 2b). And the game information management device 220 may be configured as the server device 2c), and the ball management device 200 and the member management device 210 are configured as the same server device, and the game information management device 220 is configured as another server device. It is good also as comprising. Needless to say, these can be combined in various configurations.

  In this case, the input unit 230, the output unit 240, and the display unit 250 may be functions performed by the holding ball management device 200, or may be functions performed by the game information management device 220. Alternatively, a device (for example, the game information utilization device 2d) having the functions of the input unit 230, the output unit 240, and the display unit 250 may be separately configured.

  In this case, the server device 2 is configured as a higher-level integrated management device (for example, the integrated management device 2), and the server device 2a (the own ball management device 200), the server device 2b (the member management device 210), and the server device 2c. The (game information management device 220) and the game information utilization device 2d may be configured to exhibit their functions under the control of the integrated management device 2. Furthermore, the function of the game information utilization device 2d may be a function of the integrated management device 2.

  Further, when the game information utilization apparatus 2d is separately configured, it may be configured by installing a dedicated application on a general-purpose personal computer. In this case, a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, etc. become the input part 230, a printer etc. become the output part 240, and a monitor etc. become the display part 250.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the function of the possession management apparatus 200 and the member management apparatus 210 is different, it is good also as having the completely same function. In particular, among the functions of the possession management device 200, the functions relating to the possession (for example, the function relating to the possession division control unit 201d in the control unit 201 to be described later, the function relating to the card information storage unit 202a in the storage unit 202 and the rate It is good also as a structure which the member management apparatus 210 bears about the function which concerns on the possession information storage part 202c).

  The control unit 100 in each of the counters 1 includes an information acquisition unit 100a, an information transmission unit 100b, an information update unit 100c, a holding ball division control unit 100d, a boarding control unit 100e, a boarding failure determination unit 100f, and a display control unit 100g. The condition setting unit 100h is configured.

  The storage unit 103 in each of the counter counting apparatuses 1 includes a card information storage unit 103a, a setting information storage unit 103b, a rate-specific possession information storage unit 103c, a remaining amount information storage unit 103d, and a setting condition storage unit 103e.

  The control unit 201 in the internal ball management apparatus 200 includes an information acquisition unit 201a, an information transmission unit 201b, an information update unit 201c, a internal ball division control unit 201d, and an information setting unit 201e.

  The storage unit 202 in the possession management device 200 includes a card information storage unit 202a, a setting information storage unit 202b, a rate-specific possession information storage unit 202c, and a remaining amount information storage unit 202d.

  The control unit 211 in the member management apparatus 210 includes an information acquisition unit 211a, an information transmission unit 211b, and an information update unit 211c.

  The storage unit 212 in the member management apparatus 210 includes a member information storage unit 212a.

  The control unit 221 in the game information management device 220 includes an information acquisition unit 221a, an information transmission unit 221b, and an information update unit 221c.

  The storage unit 222 in the game information management device 220 includes a game information storage unit 222a.

  The information acquisition units 100a, 201a, 211a, and 221a acquire various types of information transmitted from the information transmission units 100b, 201b, 211b, and 221b in other devices.

  The information transmission units 100b, 201b, 211b, and 221b transmit information transmission requests to other devices and transmit various information requested by the other devices to the information acquisition units 100a, 201a, 211a, and 221a.

  The information update units 100c, 201c, 211c, and 221c are used to operate the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16 that is controlled by the information acquisition units 100a, 201a, 211a, and 221a or controlled by the display control unit 100g described later. Based on the information acquired accordingly, the information in each storage unit is updated.

  The holding ball split control units 100d and 201d perform control related to the holding ball splitting process and the holding ball split selection process which will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The boarding control unit 100e and the boarding failure determination unit 100f are a boarding judgment process, a boarding board boarding infeasibility judgment process, and a boarding source boarding, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11, 15, 16, and 46. Control related to the impossibility determination process is performed.

  Note that the boarding control unit and the boarding impossibility determination unit may be provided on the control unit 201 side of the server device 2 (for example, “boarding control unit 201f” and “no boarding judgment unit 201g”). In this case, the control result of the entry control unit 201f and the determination result of the entry failure determination unit 201g may be transmitted from the information transmission unit 201b to the information acquisition unit 100a.

  The display control unit 100g performs display according to the state on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16, and controls the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16 to receive an operation according to the state. Further, the display control unit 100 g controls the light emission mode of the state indicator lamp 13. Further, the display control unit 100g controls the sound output from the speaker 108 in accordance with the display content on the touch panel LCD 16 or the light emission mode of the status indicator lamp 13 or independently thereof.

  The information setting unit 201e sets various necessary information such as setting information and rate information allowed in each of the counter counting devices 1 by associating the identification information added to the card with the ball information.

  The information setting unit may be provided on the control unit 100 side of each counter 1 (for example, “information setting unit 100i”). In this case, the setting set by the information setting unit 100i Various necessary information such as information and rate information may be transmitted from the information transmission unit 100b to the information acquisition unit 201a. In this case, the setting screen is displayed on the touch panel LCD 16 by holding the above-mentioned store clerk IC card over the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18, and setting information, rate information, and other necessary information (for example, a later-described machine number, etc.) ) May be settable. That is, for example, with respect to rate information, the rate information set by the information setting unit 201e is transmitted to the information acquisition unit 100a, and the rate information is stored in the setting information storage unit 103d by the information update unit 100c. Constitutes the rate setting means in the server device 2 and constitutes the rate setting means in each counter device 1. Further, the rate information set by the information setting unit 100i is transmitted to the information acquisition unit 201a, and the rate information is stored in the setting information storage unit 202b by the information update unit 201c. 1 and rate setting means in the server apparatus 2 are configured.

  The card information storage units 103a and 202a store identification information added to the cards inserted or stored in the respective counter devices 1.

  Regardless of whether or not a card is inserted in each counter 1, the member information storage unit 212 a can identify information and various member information (for example, name, address, date of birth) added to the member card of the member. Memorize the date, password, etc.

  The setting information storage units 103b and 202b store setting information, rate information, and the like set by the information setting unit 201e described above.

  The rate-specific possession information storage units 103c and 202c store the possession information for the different rates when the game store enables games at different rates. For example, in a pachinko machine 3a, which will be described later, different rates such as a 1-yen rate where the value per game ball is 1 yen and a 4-yen rate where the value per game ball is 4 yen (hereinafter, for convenience of explanation) If you can play at a "lending rate"), you can get information on the ball at a low rate (1 yen rate compared to a 4 yen rate) and a high rate (4 yen compared to a 1 yen rate). Yen rate) is stored separately from the ball information. Further, the rate-specific possession ball information storage units 103c and 202c store the accumulated ball information and the count retained ball information separately. That is, the rate-specific possession ball information storage units 103c and 202c can set the number of types of loan rates (for example, pachinko machine 3a) that can be set to the number of types of possession information (for example, two types of stored ball information and count ball information). The number of holding balls information (for example, 8 types) multiplied by the 1-yen rate and 4-yen rate of 4 and the 5-yen rate and 20-yen rate of the pachislot machine 3b) is distinguishable and memorized.

  The remaining amount information storage units 103d and 202d store remaining amount information indicating the remaining amount of the input amount. Note that the remaining amount information storage units 103d and 202d may store the amount of inserted money (in this embodiment, a banknote) as it is as the remaining amount information, and may store the amount of money (for example, 1,000 yen). “10” frequency) may be converted and stored, or may be converted and stored in the number of game media corresponding to the rate set by the rate setting means.

  The control unit 100, the control unit 201, the control unit 211, and the control unit 221 are connected to each other by a wired LAN connection via a coaxial cable via respective communication interfaces (for example, the IF 110 in each of the counter counting devices 1). . For example, when various types of information are transmitted from the control unit 100 to the control unit 201, information is transmitted from the information transmission unit 100b to the information acquisition unit 201a, and when various types of information are transmitted from the control unit 201 to the control unit 100, Information is transmitted from the information transmission unit 201b to the information acquisition unit 100a. The same configuration is adopted between the control unit 100 and the control unit 211, between the control unit 100 and the control unit 221, between the control unit 201 and the control unit 211, between the control unit 201 and the control unit 221, and between the control unit 211 and the control unit 221. .

  In the present embodiment, in the case of wired LAN connection, an optical cable may be employed instead of the coaxial cable, or a wireless LAN connection may be employed. When adopting a wireless LAN connection, a routing device may be separately provided in the server device 2, or the possession management device 200 may have a routing function. And it is good also as providing an access point for every predetermined number (for example, island unit) which manages the gaming machine 3.

  Regardless of wired LAN connection or wireless LAN connection, communication between these devices is preferably encrypted to prevent fraud. Specifically, for example, seed information for encryption is stored in the ROM 102 in the control unit 100 or in the RWM of the IF 110 that is a communication interface, and a predetermined encryption method (for example, including the seed information) , AES), and transmits information to the control unit 201, the control unit 211, and the control unit 221. The control unit 201, the control unit 211, the control unit 221, or the communication interface related thereto that has received the information is decrypted by the same encryption method, and the seed information included in the decrypted information is registered in advance. It is also possible to determine whether or not the received information is valid only when it is determined that they match. Of course, the same configuration is also applied between the control unit 100 and the control unit 211, between the control unit 100 and the control unit 221, between the control unit 201 and the control unit 211, between the control unit 201 and the control unit 221, and between the control unit 211 and the control unit 221. It is good also as adopting.

(Moving ball entry function)
The game system according to the present embodiment is provided with a holding-in function, and the function will be described. The holding-in function of the holding ball is a gaming machine 3 corresponding to each counter 1 in which one rate (for example, a low rate) is set when the game store is capable of playing at different rates. This means that the game medium acquired in (1) can be used in other gaming machines (3) corresponding to other counter counting devices (1) set with other rates (for example, high rate). In the present embodiment, this is realized by the control of the entry control unit 100e.

  For example, in a pachinko machine 3a (hereinafter referred to as “1 pachi”) corresponding to each counter device 1 set at a 1-yen rate, 1,003 game balls are acquired, and the acquired game balls are counted. When the card is returned, the possession information for 1,003 balls associated with the identification information added to the card is stored in the rate-specific possession information storage units 103c and 202c corresponding to the 1-yen rate. It will be memorized.

  Here, when playing a game in the pachinko machine 3a (hereinafter referred to as “4 pachis”) corresponding to each of the counters 1 set to the 4-yen rate using the card, the card is put into 4 pachis. When the card is inserted into a card insertion slot 14a, which will be described later, and a boarding instruction is made, out of the ball information for 1,003 balls at the 1 yen rate, the ball information for 1,000 balls is at the 4 yen rate. It is converted into possession information for 250 balls (1,000 balls ÷ 4), and game media is paid out to enable a game. In this case, however, the ball information for three balls at the one-yen rate cannot be paid out at the four-yen rate, so that the rate-specific ball information storage units 103c and 202c corresponding to the one-yen rate remain as they are. It will be memorized.

  In the present embodiment, the lending rate is described by taking the 1-yen rate and the 4-yen rate as examples, but other lending rates (for example, 2-yen rate, 3-yen rate) can be set. Needless to say.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the card is inserted, the possessed ball information that can be entered may be collectively converted into the destination rate, and when a loan is requested, a predetermined number of payouts ( For example, every 125 balls) may be converted as a destination rate. Furthermore, these may be selectable by the player, or may be set in advance by the game store.

  Here, in the case where it is configured to allow the player to enter every predetermined number of payouts (for example, 125 balls) at the destination rate at the time of the lending request, the player is asked each time there is a lending request. It is desirable to obtain an agreement as to whether or not to board. Specifically, the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16a displays “Do you want to board for this rental?” And the accepting unit of the touch panel LCD 16a has selection buttons of “I agree” and “I do not agree”. It is good also as obtaining consent by displaying and making a player touch the location where "I agree" was displayed. Of course, once consent is obtained (for example, when the above consent is obtained at the first boarding), the consent may be made unnecessary within a predetermined expiration date (for example, one day). .

  Further, the player may be able to select to obtain consent every time a loan request is made, or to make the consent unnecessary within a predetermined expiration date once the consent is obtained. This is because by obtaining the player's consent every time a loan request is made, the player can select whether to enter or not for each payout instruction. This is because there is a possibility that the user feels bothered. For example, if it is configured to obtain consent each time a loan request is made, even if a player wants to get all his own possession information, A withdrawal instruction operation must be performed and a boarding agreement operation must be performed. Therefore, it is possible to bother the player by configuring the player so that the player can obtain consent every time a loan request is made, and that once the consent is obtained, the player can select that consent is not required within a predetermined expiration date. It is possible to realize a boarding function that is more in line with the player's intentions without making the player feel that.

  Specifically, the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16a displays “Do you require an agreement for future lending only for today?” And the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16a says “Agreement required” or “Agreement not required”. A selection button may be displayed, and the player may be allowed to select that consent is not required by touching the player where a “consent is not required” is displayed.

  In addition, an example of the control regarding the consent at the time of boarding is mentioned later in description of the applicable part of FIG.10, FIG.13, FIG.29, FIG.31 and FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 3a has been described as an example. Needless to say, the pachinko machine 3b can also be boarded.

  For example, as a lending rate, when a game can be played at different rates, such as a 5-yen rate with a value of 5 yen per medal and a 20-yen rate with a value of 20 yen per medal, 5 yen is possible. In the pachi-slot machine 3b (hereinafter referred to as “5 slot”) corresponding to each counter 1 set to the rate, 1,003 medals are obtained, the obtained medals are counted, and the card is returned. In such a case, 1,003 pieces of coin information associated with the identification information added to the card is stored in the rate-specific coin information storage units 103c and 202c corresponding to the 5-yen rate. .

  Here, when using the card to play a game in a pachi-slot machine 3b (hereinafter referred to as “20 slot”) corresponding to each counter 1 set to the 20 yen rate, the card is set to 20 slot. Is inserted into a card insertion slot 14b, which will be described later, and a boarding instruction is given, out of 1,003 pieces of ball information at a 5-yen rate, 1,000 pieces of ball information at a 20-yen rate The game information is converted into 250 pieces (1,000 pieces / 4) of possession information, and the game medium is paid out to enable the game. In this case, however, the coin information for three cards at the 5-yen rate cannot be paid out at the 20-yen rate, so that the rate-specific possession information storage units 103c and 202c corresponding to the 5-yen rate remain as they are. It will be memorized.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, you may comprise so that boarding between the pachinko machine 3a and the pachislot machine 3b is enabled. For example, the ball information storage units 103c and 202c by rate store the ball information for 1 yen rate (game ball), 4 yen rate (game ball), 5 yen rate (medal), and 20 yen rate (medal). Configure as follows. And in one pachi, you get 1,005 game balls, count the number of game balls you have earned, and when you return the card, if you want to play a game with 5 slots using that card , Converted into 201 pieces of possession information, and a game can be performed. In addition, when playing a game with 20 slots, the ball information for 1,000 balls is converted into ball information for 50 cards, and a game can be played. In this case, the ball information for 5 balls that cannot be entered with 20 slots is stored in the rate-specific ball information storage units 103c and 202c corresponding to the 1-yen rate (game ball) as it is.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, you may make it the game store side set the mode of boarding. For example, it is possible to enter between the counters 1a provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 3a, but it is not possible to enter between the counters 1b provided corresponding to the pachislot machine 3b. It may be possible to set such that it is possible to enter with a membership card, but it may be possible to set so that entry with a counting card is impossible. Furthermore, it is possible to enter from 1 pachi (5 slots) to 4 pachis (20 slots), but it is not possible to enter from 4 pachis (20 slots) to 1 pachi (5 slots). It may be possible to enter from 4 pachis (20 slots) to 1 pachi (5 slots), but it is not possible to enter from 1 pachis (5 slots) to 4 pachis (20 slots) It may be possible to set to. In short, it can be set so that it can be boarded only in one direction between each counter device with different lending rates, or it can be set so that boarding is possible in both directions. Also good.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a fee for boarding is not considered, but a predetermined fee (for example, a 10% fee) may be collected when boarding.

(Moving ball split function)
The game system according to the present embodiment is provided with a split function for holding balls, and the function will be described. The function of splitting the ball is to divide all or part of the ball information when the ball information stored in the rate-specific ball information storage units 103c and 202c is not 0 during the game. It means a function that enables sharing of the ball by newly issuing a counting card (divided card) in which the divided ball information and identification information are associated with each other. Compared to sharing game balls and medals themselves, it is easier to manage possession information and sales information, and prevent illegal acts such as game balls and medals that are not lent out at the game store. . In the present embodiment, this is realized by the control of the holding ball division control units 100d and 201d.

  For example, when 10,000 game balls are acquired in one pachi and the number of acquired game balls is counted, the possession information for 10,000 balls is stored according to rate for each yen. It will be stored in the sections 103c and 202c. After that, when a card to which identification information associated with the possession information is added is returned, and the card is used to enter a 4-patch and play a game, the possession for 10,000 balls Of the information, 8,000 balls of ball information is entered (that is, converted to 2,000 balls of ball information in 4 pachis) and a game is performed, and in 4 pachis, an additional 30,000 Assume that a game ball is acquired and the acquired game balls are counted. In this case, the rate-specific possession information storage units 103c and 202c corresponding to the 1-yen rate store 2,000-ball possession information, and the rate-specific possession information storage unit 103c corresponding to the 4-yen rate, In 202c, information on the holding balls for 30,000 balls is stored.

  Here, in the gaming system according to the present embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 18, the player is configured to be able to select each of a division source rate, a number of division holding balls, and a division destination rate.

  In other words, in the case of the above example, from which ball information corresponding to which rate the ball split is performed (dividing source rate), how many pieces of ball information among the ball information at the split source rate are to be divided The player can select (the number of split balls) and the information on the ball that has been split into pieces as the ball information corresponding to which rate in the split card (split destination rate).

  By configuring in this way, when it is possible to enter and replay, it is possible to further improve the convenience related to the division of the ball.

  Specifically, by making it possible for the player to select the split source rate, the player who performs the splitting of the ball (that is, the player who creates the split card) Thus, it becomes possible to easily create a split card in which the ball information corresponding to the low priority rate for the player is stored.

  For example, if a player who is playing a game in 4 pachis has 4 yen rate possession information and 1 yen rate possession information, the player has 4 yen rate possession information. It is usual to think that the 1-yen coin holding information has a lower priority. In this case, since it is possible to create a split card obtained by splitting only the 1-yen rate ball information in a simple procedure, especially for the player who creates the split card, Convenience can be improved.

  In addition to the above, by configuring the number of split balls to be selectable by the player, in addition to the above, it is possible to divide the ball information including the ball information that cannot be entered in the gaming machine 3 that is currently playing a game. Therefore, when the game on the gaming machine 3 that is currently playing is terminated and settlement is performed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inadequate or unaccountable ball information, and to perform the ball split Convenience can be improved.

  In addition to the above, by making it possible for the player to select the split destination rate, in addition to the above, at the stage of splitting the ball, the player on the side where the split is performed (that is, the player receiving the split card) It is possible to store the ball information at the rate desired by the player) in the split card, so that it may be possible to save the necessary operations when playing the game with the split card. .

  For example, if a player who creates a split card plays a game with 4 pachis, and a player who receives a split card wants to play a game with 1 pachi, a 4 yen rate When a split card that has been split with the ball information is given as the ball information, the player who has received the split card cannot play the game unless he / she enters the ball in one pachi. The player on the side of creation can create a split card that has been split into pieces as possession information of 1 yen rate in advance, so that a player who has been given a split card can enter the possession ball in one pachi Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience when the ball is divided, particularly for the player who receives the split card.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 3a. The pachinko machine 3a includes a main control unit 301a that controls the main device group 303a, a sub control unit 302a that controls the sub device group 304a, and a payout control unit 305 that controls the payout device group 306, and the main control unit 301a. Is connected to the sub-control unit 302a by one-way communication, and the main control unit 301a and the payout control unit 305 are connected to be capable of two-way communication. In addition, a lending terminal board 307 is connected to the payout control unit 305 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and an external terminal board 308a is connected by one-way communication.

  The main device group 303a includes, for example, a start port switch, a count switch, a winning port switch, a normal electric accessory solenoid, a winning port solenoid, and the like, and the main control unit 301a controls these devices, The progress of the game in the pachinko machine 3a is controlled. In addition, the main control unit 301a transmits a command corresponding to a change in the gaming state or the like to the sub-control unit 302a and the payout control unit 305.

  The sub device group 304a includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, an accessory control circuit, an electrical decoration control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. The sub control unit 302a transmits a command transmitted from the main control unit 301a. Based on the above, the devices in the pachinko machine 3a are controlled by controlling these devices.

  The payout device group 306 includes, for example, a payout control circuit, a payout ball detection switch, a launch control circuit, a touch switch, and the like, and the payout control unit 305 is based on these commands transmitted from the main control unit 301a. By controlling these devices or automatically controlling these devices, the launch and payout of the game ball in the pachinko machine 3a is controlled.

  Further, the payout control unit 305 is connected to each counter 1 via a lending terminal board 307, and outputs a lending request signal and a return request signal based on the player's operation.

  Also, the payout control unit 305 is connected to the display device 4 via the external terminal board 308a, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. for each game or when the internal state changes. Output.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachislot machine 3b. The pachislot machine 3b includes a main control unit 301b that controls the main device group 303b and a sub control unit 302b that controls the sub device group 304b, and is connected to the sub control unit 302b from the main control unit 301b by one-way communication. ing. An external terminal board 308b is connected to the main control unit 301b by one-way communication.

  The main device group 303b includes, for example, a reel control circuit, a medal sensor, a start lever sensor, a stop button sensor, a hopper control circuit, and the like, and the main control unit 301b controls the pachislot machine by controlling these devices. Control the progress of the game in 3b. Further, the main control unit 301a transmits a command corresponding to a change in the gaming state or the like to the sub control unit 302b.

  The sub device group 304b includes, for example, a liquid crystal module, an effect button sensor, an accessory control circuit, an illumination control circuit, a speaker control circuit, and the like. The sub control unit 302b transmits a command transmitted from the main control unit 301b. Based on the above, the devices in the pachislot machine 3b are controlled by controlling these devices.

  The main control unit 301b is connected to the display device 4 via the external terminal board 308b, and outputs a game information signal, an error signal, etc. for each game or when the internal state changes. .

  As described above, also in the pachislot machine 3b, the main control unit 301b is connected to each of the counters 1 through the lending terminal board 307, and a lending request signal or a return request is made based on the player's operation. You may comprise so that a signal may be output.

  FIG. 6 is an external view of each counter 1a used in the pachinko machine 3a. In FIG. 6, the pachinko machine 3a is omitted. As shown in FIG. 6, each counter 1a is comprised from the front part 11a and the housing | casing 12a, and the front part 11a has the status indicator lamp 13a, the card insertion slot 14a, and the banknote insertion slot which can insert a banknote. 15a, a touch panel LCD 16a, a camera unit 17a, a non-contact IC card reader / writer 18a, a speaker cover 19a, a counting slot 20, a fraction outlet 21 and the like.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, the guide device 120 is detachably provided in each counter counting device 1a. The guide device 120 is mounted such that a mounting portion 121 provided at a part thereof covers the counting inlet 20 and the fraction outlet 21. The game ball that has dropped from the lower plate of the pachinko machine 3a onto the guide plate 123 of the guide device 120 is put into the counting slot 20 through the counting passage provided in the guide device 120. Also, the fractional game balls paid out from the fraction payout port 21 are paid out to the payout tray 124 provided exclusively for the fraction through the fraction passage provided in the guide device 120. The player can move the fraction of game balls paid out to the payout tray 124 to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a and use it for the game. And on the upper surface part of the housing | casing 122 of the guidance apparatus 120, when the player operates the handle | steering-wheel of the pachinko machine 3a, the hand setting part 125 for putting the hand operated is provided.

  In addition, in each stand counting device 1a in the present embodiment, when a lending request signal is received from the lending terminal board 307 of the pachinko machine 3a or when a payout instruction from the player to each stand counting device 1a is received, a supply unit ( Control of paying out the number of balls (for example, 125 balls) according to the lending request signal directly from the pachinko machine 3a through a supply passage (not shown) inside the pachinko machine 3a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a ball paying outlet (for example, a ball paying outlet 23a) is provided at a location on the front surface portion 11a above the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a. The nozzle for guiding the game ball paid out from the ball paying exit to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 3a is detachably provided, and the control for paying out the number of balls corresponding to the lending request signal from the ball paying exit is performed. GoodThat is, it is good also as comprising so that a game ball may be paid out with respect to the pachinko machine 3a indirectly with the nozzle. In addition, the direct payout or the indirect payout may be selectively performed.

  FIG. 7 is an external view of each counter 1b used in the pachislot machine 3b. In FIG. 7, the pachislot machine 3b is omitted. As shown in FIG. 7, each counter 1b is composed of a front surface portion 11b and a housing 12b. The front surface portion 11b has a status indicator lamp 13b, a card insertion port 14b, and a bill insertion port through which bills can be inserted. 15b, touch panel LCD 16b, camera unit 17b, non-contact IC card reader / writer 18b, speaker cover 19b, front panel 22, medal payout port 23, medal counting slot 24, medal guide member 25, and the like.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, each unit counting device 1b is provided with a medal payout portion 130 in a detachable manner. The medal payout unit 130 can be changed between a use state (use position) and a storage state (storage position) as shown in FIG. In the state of use, the medal paid out from the medal payout opening 23 is set to slide down the inclined surface by its own weight, and the medal slipped down the inclined surface is the front side of the pachislot machine 3b, and the medal is inserted. It is stored at a height position between the mouth and the lower plate. The inclined surface of the medal payout portion 130 is configured to be extendable and retractable so as to draw an arc, and the medal payout portion 130 is configured to be rotatable upward so that the inclined surface is contracted and the contracted medal payout By rotating the part 130 upward, a transition from the use state (use position) to the storage state (storage position) is performed.

  In addition, in each counter counting device 1b in the present embodiment, when receiving a payout instruction from the player to each counter counting device 1b or a lending request signal from the lending terminal board 307 of the pachinko machine 3b, A predetermined number of medals (for example, 50) is to be paid out to the payout unit 130, but is not limited to this. For example, in the same way as with each counter 1a, medals are directly given to the pachislot machine 3b. The payout control may be performed. Further, instead of the medal payout unit 130, or selectively, a nozzle for guiding the medal paid out from the medal payout outlet 23 to the lower plate of the pachislot machine 3b is detachably provided, and the pachislot machine indirectly by the nozzle. It may be configured to pay out medals for 3b.

  FIG. 8 is a system configuration diagram of the gaming system according to the present invention. A plurality of island controllers 8 and a HUB 9 are connected to the server device 2 via a LAN, and the island edge counting device 5, the settlement device 6, and the prize management device 7 are connected via the HUB 9 to the LAN.

  Further, in the server device 2, when each of the counter counting devices 1a, the pachinko machines 3a, and the display device 4 are set as one unit (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko gaming units”), a predetermined number of pachinko gaming units are provided on the islands. LAN connection is established via the controller 8 and the HUB 9. Similarly, when each unit counting device 1b, pachislot machine 3b, and display device 4 are set as one unit (hereinafter referred to as “pachislot gaming unit”), a predetermined number of pachislot gaming units are connected to the island controller 8 and the HUB 9. Via a LAN. A unit to which these pachinko gaming units or pachislot gaming units are connected is called an island unit.

  The server apparatus 2 is normally configured to set rate information for each island. For example, for a pachinko gaming unit represented in parallel under the island edge counting device 5 in FIG. 8, a 4-yen rate is set, and for a pachinko gaming unit represented in parallel thereunder, Set the 1 yen rate.

  The island edge counter 5 is provided at a game island edge or the like, counts game balls and medals acquired by the player, and associates the count value with card identification information together with rate information. Further, the island edge counter 5 prints and issues information indicating the count value and the lending rate on the receipt. It should be noted that the island edge counter 5 may be provided for each lending rate, or may be able to select a lending rate to be associated when counting game balls and medals. Furthermore, the island edge counter 5 may be provided with the above-described function of entering and maintaining the balls.

  When the balance information is associated with the card identification information, the settlement apparatus 6 pays out cash corresponding to the balance information when the card is inserted. In addition, it is good also as the checkout machine 6 paying out the cash equivalent to these information based on not only the remaining amount information but also the holding information for each rate associated with the card identification information. Further, the checkout machine 6 may be provided with the above-described function of entering and holding the balls and the function of dividing the balls.

  The prize management device 7 is a terminal device for exchanging prizes attached to a prize exchange counter in the game store, and manages exchange of the number of acquired game media and prizes using exchange game media number management information (not shown). To do. The exchange game medium number management information is information in which the number of game media required for exchange with a prize is associated with each prize. For example, in the case of a 4-yen rate, 2 balls are associated as the number of game media that need to be exchanged for the minimum unit price prize, and in the case of 1 yen rate, 8 balls are the number of game media that need to be exchanged for the minimum unit price prize. It is associated. The number of game media that need to be exchanged for the lowest unit price prize is not limited to the above example, and can be set as appropriate.

  Here, when a player brings a card associated with possession information and inserts a card into a card insertion slot of a card processing machine (not shown), the prize according to the possession information according to rate Can receive. Further, in the prize management device 7, a player can bring a receipt and exchange prizes based on information indicating a count value and a rental rate printed on the received receipt.

  At that time, the store clerk in the prize exchange counter presses an exchange button (not shown) corresponding to the prize designated by the player. The prize management device 7 that has received the press of the exchange button executes exchange control for subtracting the number of game media corresponding to the designated prize from the count value. Thereafter, the store clerk hands over the prize designated to the player manually. Note that special prizes described later may be automatically paid out from a prize dispenser (not shown) connected to the prize management device 7. Further, when the player brings a card, the prize management device 7 may be provided with the above-described holding-in / out function and holding-ball dividing function when executing the exchange control.

  In the present embodiment, since the coin information is stored for each rate, the prize management device 7 adds the prize information and exchanges the prize when executing the exchange control. It is good also as being able to perform.

  Next, the control flow executed by each counter device 1 and server device 2 in the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIGS. 9, 12 to 15, and 17, the process shown on the left side is a process executed on each counter device 1, and the process shown on the right side is a process executed on the server device 2. .

(Process when inserting card)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the card insertion processing performed by each of the counter counting devices 1 and the server device 2.

  First, when a card is inserted from the card insertion slot 14, each counter 1 reads the card type and identification information inserted by the card reader / writer 104 (step S101). Next, each counter counting device 1 controls the light emission mode of the status indicator lamp 13 according to the read card type and identification information (step S102). Next, each counter counting device 1 makes a request for acquiring possession information to the server device 2 (step S103), and transmits the read card type and identification information to the server device 2.

  When the server device 2 receives the card type and identification information transmitted from each counter device 1, the ball information stored in the rate-specific ball information storage unit 202c and the setting stored in the setting information storage unit 202b Information is transmitted to each counter 1 (step S201).

  Next, when each of the counter counting devices 1 receives the holding ball information and the setting information transmitted from the server device 2, it performs a boarding determination process (step S104) described later in FIG. Next, each car counter 1 determines whether or not there is a boarding instruction from the player (step S105). If it is determined that there is no boarding instruction, the process proceeds to a boarding destination boarding inability determination process (step S107) described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a boarding instruction, a boarding request is made to the server apparatus 2 (step S106), and the card type, identification information, and rate information are transmitted to the server apparatus 2.

  When the server device 2 receives the card type, identification information, and rate information transmitted from each vehicle counting device 1, the server device 2 identifies the ball information stored in the rate-specific ball information storage unit 202c based on the entry request as identification information. Is updated in association with each other (step S202), and the update information is transmitted to each counter 1. Upon receiving the update information transmitted from the server device 2, each vehicle counting device 1 performs a boarding destination inability determination process (step S <b> 107) described later in FIG. 11.

  Next, each vehicle counter 1 determines whether or not the number of payouts has been set by the player or the store clerk of the game store (step S130). Specifically, the current number of payouts set in the counter counting device 1 is displayed on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16, and the receiving unit of the touch panel LCD 16 is controlled so that a payout number setting operation can be performed. When the number of payouts is set by the number-of-payout selection operation, each counter 1 determines that the number of payouts has been set. A display example on the touch panel LCD 16 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. If it is determined that the number of payouts has not been set, the card insertion process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of payouts has been set, a payout number setting process (step S131) is performed. This process is a process that allows the number of game media to be paid out per time when the player gives a payout instruction to be set. After the process, the card insertion process is terminated. The set number of payouts is transmitted to the server device 2.

(Payout number setting function)
The gaming system according to the present embodiment is equipped with a function that enables the number of payouts to be set by performing the processes of steps S130 and S131. As described above, the setting function of the number of payouts is a function that allows the player or the game store to set the number of payouts of game media per time when the player gives a payout instruction. Is realized by the control of the condition setting unit 100h of each counter. Note that part or all of the control for realizing the function may be realized by the control of the server device 2. The processes in steps S130 and S131 are merely examples. In the description of the function, for convenience, each counter device 1b provided corresponding to the pachislot machine 3b will be described as an example.

  Here, with regard to the setting of the number of payouts, the player may be able to freely set the number, or may be set by selecting from choices preset at the game store. In addition, when it is configured to select from preset options, the number of game media (number of exchangeable game media) that needs to be exchanged for a specific prize (a so-called “special prize”). ) (For example, 50), the same number (for example, 50), an integer multiple (for example, 100), or a number that can be divided with respect to the number of the game media (for example, 25) is desirable. Note that these options may be set by each counter 1b (for example, the information setting unit 100i) or may be set by the server device 2 (for example, the information setting unit 201e).

  The number of payouts may be set freely by the amusement shop, or may be set by selecting from among options preset in each counter device 1 or server device 2. It may be possible. In addition, when making it select from the choice set beforehand, it is desirable to comprise similarly to the above. Further, the options may be changed in conjunction with the setting of the number of exchangeable game media and the number of game media that can be lent as described later.

  Further, in the case where the counting ball information is the first ball information and the stored ball information is the second ball information, the first when the payout instruction by the player is the payout instruction based on the first ball information. And the second payout number when the payout instruction by the player is the payout instruction based on the second coin information can be set differently depending on the setting at the game store side.

  For example, in each of the counter counting devices 1 in the present embodiment, as described above, the game media counting function is implemented, and the player throws the game media paid out from the gaming machine 3 into the counting device 107. Thus, it can be stored as its own counting ball information. At the end of the game, a card return instruction to be described later is performed to receive a return of the card in which information corresponding to the stored counting ball information is stored, and according to the information corresponding to the counting ball information It will be exchanged for prizes. In principle, the counts are only valid on the day of the game and cannot be carried over to the next day. However, if the player is a member of the game store, it will be automatically Will be stored as stored ball information.

  Here, when the player wishes to exchange only for the special prize, it is necessary to prevent the fractional ball information from being rounded. That is, taking 20 slots as an example, for example, if a special prize is associated with 50 exchangeable game media numbers at a 20 yen rate, the player has 50 pieces of possession information, Or it is necessary to make it an integral multiple of 50 sheets.

  However, when the number of payouts is fixed, the medal payout is received once with the number of payouts, and then only the desired number of medals must be input again into the counting device 107 to adjust the fraction. Annoyance will occur. For example, it is assumed that the player wishes to exchange the counting ball information for 500 medals with a special prize when there is counting ball information for 525 medals. At this time, if it is assumed that the number of payouts is fixed at 50, the player first receives 50 payouts, sets the counting ball information to 475 (525-50), and then If 25 medals are inserted into the counting device 107 and the counting ball information is not equivalent to 500 (475 + 25), it is not possible to exchange its own counting ball information with only a special prize.

  On the other hand, in each counter device 1 in the present embodiment, since the first payout number can be set, for example, if the first payout number is set to 25 in advance, the set payout number By simply paying out game media according to the above, it is possible to reduce the number of counting ball information to the number of game media desired by the player, so that it is possible to prevent the fraction of game media from being generated with a simple configuration. Management effort can be reduced and convenience can be improved. On the other hand, since the stored ball information is also valid after the next day, a payout number (for example, 50) different from the first payout number may be set as the second payout number.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the third payout number can be set differently when the payout instruction by the player is a payout instruction based on money information. That is, as an aspect of setting the number of payouts in this embodiment, for example, an aspect in which only the first payout number is set different from the reference payout number (for example, 50 sheets), the second payout number A mode in which only the third payout number is set differently, a mode in which only the third payout number is set, the first payout number and the second payout number (the first payout number and the third payout number, and the second The same is true for the number of payouts and the number of third payouts), and a mode in which the first payout number, the second payout number, and the third payout number are set differently is considered. .

  As a more preferable mode of setting the number of payouts, the first payout number is set to the number of payouts according to the number of exchangeable game media (for example, the same number as the number of exchangeable game media, an integer multiple, or a number that can be divided). It is desirable to set the second payout number to the payout number according to the number of rentable unit game media, and the third payout number to the payout number according to the number of rentable unit game media. Here, the “number of rentable unit game media” refers to the number of unit game media to be lent (for example, the rent request per time) in response to a rent request per time based on monetary information, which is determined in advance at a game store. On the other hand, the player has to insert an amount of money corresponding to the number of rental unit game media (for example, 1,000 yen).

  By setting in this way, in particular, a so-called non-equivalent exchange store (for example, the number of rentable unit game media is set to 50 / 1,000 yen, whereas the number of exchangeable game media is 56 This is more convenient in a game shop where the number of tickets / 1,000 yen is set. In other words, the non-equivalent exchange store is more than a so-called equivalent exchange store (for example, a game store in which 50 pieces / 1,000 yen are set for both the number of rentable unit game media and the number of exchangeable game media). This is because it becomes more difficult to adjust the count holding ball information.

  For example, in the non-equivalent exchange store in the above example, when the special prize is associated with the number of game media that can be exchanged for 56 cards at a 20 yen rate, In some cases, it is assumed that the player wants to exchange 560 medals for the counting ball information with a special prize. At this time, if it is assumed that the number of payouts is fixed at 50, the player first receives 50 payouts, sets the count holding ball information to 566 pieces (616-50 pieces), Upon receiving 50 payouts, the counting ball information is set to 516 (566-50), and then 44 medals are inserted into the counting device 107, and the counting ball information is set to 560 (516). If it is not set to (+44), it is not possible to exchange its own possession information only with special prizes.

  Here, in the non-equivalent exchange store in the above example, it may be possible to fix the number of payouts to 56, but in this case, the number of unit game media that can be rented is changed (that is, one rent out). In this case, 1,120 yen for 56 sheets is required). In addition, it is very complicated to calculate the virtual investment amount at the time of replaying the stored ball (that is, calculating the sales as 50 cards / 1,000 yen when calculating the replay amount of the stored ball). Therefore, there arises a problem that convenience is lowered for both the player side and the game store side.

  On the other hand, since the number of payouts can be set in each counter device 1 in the present embodiment, for example, if the first payout number is set to 14, 28, or 56 in advance, it is set. By simply paying out game media according to the number of payouts, it is possible to make the number-of-balls information equal to the number of game media desired by the player. Specifically, when the player counts medals (for example, 560) that is a multiple of the number of exchangeable game media and uses up the medals on the lower plate of the pachislot machine 3b, the player tries to end the game. I was thinking, but if you want to continue playing after you have used up all the medals in the lower tray, set the first payout number to 56 so that you can get 56 Even after receiving the payout, the counting ball information maintains the number of medals that is a multiple of the number of exchangeable game media (for example, 560-56 = 504 = 9,000 yen). Therefore, even in a non-equivalent exchange store, it is possible to reduce the management effort and improve convenience by making it possible to prevent a fraction of game media from being generated with a simple configuration. Along with the second number of payouts For the third payout, by setting the 50 sheets, for the game arcade, it is to contribute to the proper management and smooth sales management.

  From this point of view, the first payout number can be set by the player, but the second payout number and the third payout number can only be set by the game shop. You may comprise as follows. Further, when the third payout number is set by the game store, the second payout number may be set to the same number in conjunction with the setting. In addition, when the game store does not need to calculate the virtual investment amount at the time of replaying the stored ball, the player can set the first payout number and the second payout number. The number of payouts of 3 may be configured to allow only setting by a game store. In addition, when the number of rentable unit game media is changed by the game store, the third payout number may be automatically set in conjunction with the change. However, the game store may set all of the first payout number, the second payout number, and the third payout number. In this case, as for the first payout amount, as described above, the convenience can be ensured by setting an appropriate number of games or selecting an option.

  In addition, since the counting coin information and the pool information are both possession information and are roughly classified from monetary information, whether the player possesses possession information or monetary information. The number of payouts may be set based on whether or not

  In the present embodiment, the processes in steps S130 and S131 are performed in the card insertion process shown in FIG. 9, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, these processes may be performed in the bill insertion process described later in the description of FIG. 12, and these processes may be performed in the game medium lending process described in the description of FIG. These processes may be performed in the game medium counting process described later in the description of FIG. Alternatively, these processes may be performed without being related to any of the processes in FIGS.

  For example, in the bill insertion process, when performing the processing of step S130 and step S131 described above, it is determined whether or not a card is inserted by the player, and when it is determined that a card is inserted, It is good also as performing process of said step S130 and step S131.

  Also, for example, in the game medium lending process, when performing the processing of step S130 and step S131 described above, it is determined whether or not the player's payout instruction is a payout instruction based on the counting ball information, and the counting is performed. When it is determined that the payout instruction is based on the holding ball information, the above-described processing of step S130 and step S131 may be performed.

  Further, for example, in the processing at the time of counting game media, when performing the processing of step S130 and step S131 described above, it is determined whether or not the number of inserted game media is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 50). If it is determined that the number is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the processing of step S130 and step S131 may be performed.

  Further, for example, when the processes in steps S130 and S131 described above are performed without being related to any of the processes in FIGS. 9 to 18, the above-mentioned clerk IC card is transferred to the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18. By holding it over, a setting screen described later in the description of FIG. 30 may be displayed on the touch panel LCD 16 so that the payout setting information can be set. At that time, the store clerk of the game store can greatly improve the convenience for the player by checking the player's counting ball information or by setting the number of payouts desired by the player.

  Further, for example, in the case where 500 yen (corresponding to 25 medals) is associated as money information that can be settled by the settlement apparatus 6, the number of game media (settlementable game media) corresponding to the money information that can be settled (Number) may be set as the third payout number. In this case, if the third payout number is set to 25 or 50, it can be settled by the checkout device 6 without any fraction at the timing of any payout instruction. It is possible to use up all the money amount.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first payout number, the second payout number, and the third payout number are set, each of the counter counting devices 1 is a game medium described later in the description of FIG. In the lending process, the setting result is transmitted to the server device 2 as the payout setting information. Instead of this, or in addition to this, when the payout of the game medium is actually executed, , Sending out the payout result information including information indicating whether the payout is based on the first holding information, the second holding information, or the money information to the server device 2 It is good.

  By configuring in this way, the actual number of payouts and the type of possession information or money information that is the basis thereof can be accurately recognized on the server device 2 side, and more appropriate operation management for the amusement store. It will also contribute to smooth sales management.

(Entry determination process)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the entry determination process performed by each of the counters 1.

  First, each car counting device 1 determines whether or not there is ball information of the lending rate set in the car counting device 1 as the ball information stored in the rate-specific ball information storage unit 103c. Determination is made (step S1041). If it is determined that there is possession information of the loan rate, the process proceeds to step S1047.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no holding information for the lending rate, whether or not there is holding information for a lending rate (another rate) different from the lending rate set in each of the vehicle counting devices 1 Is determined (step S1042). If it is determined that there is no information about another rate, the process proceeds to step S1047.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is ball information for another rate, whether or not the ball information for the other rate can be entered into the lending rate set in each of the car counters 1. Is discriminated (step S1043). Here, a case where a 4-yen rate is set in each of the counter counting devices 1a and a case where the lending of game media for every 125 balls is permitted will be described as an example.

  In this case, it is necessary to store at least one ball information (125 balls × 4) for at least one yen rate. Then, if the ball information of 500 balls or more is stored as the ball information of 1 yen rate, it is determined that entry is possible, and if only the ball information of less than 500 balls is stored, It is determined that it cannot be entered. In addition, although the case where 125 balls were set as an example of the number of units of the game medium that permits lending was taken as an example, the number of units is not limited to this. For example, 250 balls or 1 ball may be used. In particular, when the number of units is one ball, the number of balls that can be put in increases, so that there is an advantage that the boarding function is more easily exhibited.

  Also, the number of units may be selectable by the player. For example, by making it possible to select the number of units as 1 to 3 balls in one patch, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of holding ball information that makes it impossible to enter, and the multiplication described later in FIG. It is possible to make the entry / impossibility entry determination process unnecessary, and to reduce the control burden.

  If each of the counter counting devices 1 determines that the boarding is not possible, the process proceeds to step S1047.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that boarding is possible, boarding instruction reception processing (step S1044) is performed. Specifically, it displays on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16 that it is possible to enter the ball information at a rate different from the lending rate set in each of the counter counting devices 1, and the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16 is displayed. It controls so that boarding selection operation becomes possible. When boarding is selected by the boarding selection operation, each vehicle counter 1 determines that there is a boarding instruction. A display example of the touch panel LCD 16 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, each vehicle counting device 1 determines whether or not there is a change in the consent condition related to boarding by the player (step S1045). Specifically, the consent condition relating to the current entry set in each counter 1 is displayed on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16, and the acceptance condition changing operation can be performed on the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16. To control. When the consent condition is changed by the consent condition changing operation, each of the counters 1 determines that the consent condition has been changed. A display example on the touch panel LCD 16 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 and 31. If it is determined that the consent condition has not been changed, the process proceeds to step S1047.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the consent condition has been changed, the consent condition changing process (step S1046) is performed. This process is a process that enables the player to set conditions for requesting consent when the player gives a boarding instruction. After the process, the process proceeds to step S1047. The changed consent condition is transmitted to the server device 2.

  Next, each car counter 1 performs a payout display control process (step S1047). This process is a process of changing the display mode of the touch panel LCD 16 based on the information corresponding to the ball information associated with the card inserted by the player. The display example of the touch panel LCD 16 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20 to 27, and the change in the display mode of the touch panel LCD 16 in the processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process, the boarding determination process is terminated.

  In the boarding determination process according to the present embodiment, when it is determined in step S1041 that there is information on the holding rate of the loan rate, the process proceeds to step S1047. The processes in steps S1042 to S1044 may be performed. By comprising in this way, the boarding function which follows a player's intention which wants to use the number of possession according to the possession information of another rate previously can be exhibited.

  In this case, instead of the process of step S1041, the player may be allowed to accept an operation of selecting which number of balls to use at which rate. For example, when information on the number of balls for 500 balls or more is stored as information on the number of balls for 1 yen rate, and information on balls for 125 balls or more is stored as information on balls for 4 yen rate, The display unit of the touch panel LCD 16 may display the effect, and the receiving unit of the touch panel LCD 16 may be configured to control the selection operation.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the boarding determination process is performed in the card insertion process, but as described above, at the time of a game medium lending request (that is, a game medium lending process described later in FIG. 13). Needless to say, the entry determination process may be performed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the payout display control process is performed in the entry determination process, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the process may be performed as the process in the card insertion process illustrated in FIG. 9, the process may be performed in the game medium lending process described later in the description of FIG. 13, and FIG. This processing may be performed also in the game medium counting processing described later in the description.

(Passenger boarding impossibility determination process)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the entry determination process performed by each of the counters 1.

  First, each of the counting devices 1 has, as the holding information stored in the rate-specific holding information storage unit 103c, whether there is holding information that cannot be paid out at the lending rate set by each of the counting devices 1. It is determined whether or not (that is, whether there is ball information that cannot be entered) (step S1071). Here, a case where the 4-yen rate is set in each of the counter counting devices 1 and the lending of game media for each ball is permitted will be described as an example.

  In this case, the counting device 1 has no balls that cannot be paid out if the ball information at the 1-yen rate is the ball information for 4 balls (or the ball information that is divisible by 4) (that is, If there is no ball that cannot be entered), and the ball information at 1 yen rate is less than 4 balls (or ball information that is not divisible by 4), It is determined that there is a ball (ie, there is a ball that cannot be entered). In addition, although the case where one ball was set as an example as the number of units of the game medium that permits lending, it is needless to say that the number of units is not limited to this as described above. When it is determined that there is no ball information that cannot be paid out (that is, there is no ball information that cannot be entered), each of the counters 1 ends the boarding / impossible entry determination process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a ball that cannot be paid out (that is, there is ball information that cannot be entered), a state display lamp control process (step S1072) is performed. Specifically, the light emission mode of the status display lamp 13 is controlled in a mode different from the control of the light emission mode of the status display lamp 13 in step S102 of FIG. An example of the light emission mode will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In this way, each counter counting device 1 adds to the holding ball information associated with the inserted card the holding ball information that cannot be paid out at the lending rate set by each of the counter counting devices 1 (that is, boarding). In the case where the information of the incapable holding ball) is included, the clerk of the game store is notified by the light emission mode of the state indicator lamp 13.

  By configuring in this way, the store clerk can recognize the possibility that the inserted counting card will be thrown away or taken home, and will call the player when returning the counting card. Or a game with a payable gaming machine can be encouraged, so that the card can be properly collected and the loss of the game store can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, depending on the light emission mode of the status indicator lamp 13, the ball information associated with the inserted card cannot be paid out at the lending rate set in each counter 1. Although it is supposed to notify that (the ball information that cannot be entered) is included, the means for notifying is not limited to this. For example, a warning sound may be output from the speaker 108 instead of or together with the light emission mode of the status indicator lamp 13, and the fact is displayed on the touch panel LCD 16 for the purpose of notifying the player. It is good to do.

  In the present embodiment, the above notification is made regardless of whether or not the remaining amount information is stored in the remaining amount information storage unit 103d. However, is the remaining amount information stored in the remaining amount information storage unit 103d? If it is determined that the remaining amount information is not stored in the remaining amount information storage unit 103d after determining whether or not, the above notification may be performed.

  By comprising in this way, the store clerk of a game store can recognize with high precision the possibility that the inserted counting card will be thrown away or taken home.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the card insertion process, the boarding / incoming inability determination process is performed. However, the game medium lending process described later in FIG. 13 or the card return process described later in FIG. In this case, it is also possible to perform the boarding destination inability determination process.

  For example, in the game medium lending process, when the destination entry / impossibility determination process is performed, in the determination in step S1071 above, the possession information of 1 yen rate after lending is less than 4 balls. It is possible to determine that there is a ball that cannot be paid out at the lending rate only when the ball has the ball information (that is, the ball information for 1 to 3 balls).

  By comprising in this way, the store clerk of a game store can recognize with high precision the possibility that the inserted counting card will be thrown away or taken home.

  In addition, for example, in the card return process, when performing the destination entry impossibility determination process, a predetermined authentication operation (for example, an authentication operation of an IC card for a clerk to the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18) It is good also as not returning a card | curd until there exists transmission of a predetermined | prescribed authentication signal (for example, authentication signal from the server apparatus 2).

  By comprising in this way, a card | curd can be collect | recovered reliably and the loss of a game store can be prevented.

(Bill insertion processing)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of bill insertion processing performed by each counter device 1 and server device 2.

  First, when the bill is inserted from the bill insertion slot 15, each counter 1 reads the denomination information of the bill inserted by the bill burr 105 (step S108). Next, each counter counting device 1 transmits the remaining amount information corresponding to the read denomination information to the server device 2.

  When the server device 2 receives the remaining amount information transmitted from each unit counting device 1, the server device 2 updates the remaining amount information stored in the remaining amount information storage unit 202d (step S203), and transmits the updated information to each unit counting device 1. .

(Processing when renting game media)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a game medium lending process performed by each of the counter counting devices 1 and the server device 2.

  First, when there is a payout instruction (lending request operation to the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16), each counter counting device 1 determines whether or not there is a boarding (step S140). Specifically, a game medium is requested to be rented using the possession information at a rate (for example, a 5-yen rate) different from the rate (for example, the 20-yen rate) set in each counter device 1. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that there is no boarding, the process proceeds to step S109. For convenience, the processing of step S109 and step S110 when it is determined that there is no boarding is referred to as “normal processing”, and the processing of step S109 and step S110 when it is determined that there is a boarding is “boarding processing”. That's it.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is boarding, boarding upper limit judgment processing (step S141) is performed. This process is a process of determining whether or not the rental of the game medium due to the player's entry reaches the entry upper limit condition set in advance by the server device 2. The entrance upper limit conditions that can be set by the server device 2 will be described later.

  Next, each vehicle counter 1 determines whether or not entry is possible (step S142). Specifically, when it is determined that the boarding upper limit condition is reached as a result of the boarding upper limit judgment process (step S141), it is judged that boarding is not possible, and the game medium lending process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the boarding upper limit condition has not been reached as a result of the determination of the boarding upper limit determination process (step S141), it is determined that boarding is possible, and the consent condition determination process (step S143). I do. This processing is based on whether the rental of the game medium by entering the player this time has reached the consent condition set in advance by the server device 2 or the consent condition changing process (step S1046) described above with reference to FIG. This is a process for determining whether or not the changed consent condition has been reached. The consent conditions that can be set by the server device 2 will be described later.

  Next, each counter counting device 1 determines whether or not consent is required (step S144). Specifically, if it is determined that the consent condition is not reached as a result of the determination in the consent condition determination process (step S143), it is determined that the consent is not required, and the process proceeds to step S109.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in the consent condition determination process (step S143), when it is determined that the consent condition has been reached, it is determined that consent is necessary, and after waiting for an agreement instruction from the player, step S109 is performed. Move on to processing.

  Next, each car counter 1 makes a lending request to the server device 2 (step S109), and transmits identification information, remaining amount information, rate information, and payout setting information to the server device 2. Here, in the rate information, information related to the rate (for example, the 20 yen rate) set in each counter device 1 and the rate of the possession information that is the object in the lending request (for example, the 5 yen rate). Is included. Further, the payout setting information includes information related to the processing result by the payout number setting process (step S131) and information related to the processing result by the consent condition changing process (step S1046).

  When the server device 2 receives the identification information, the remaining amount information, the rate information, and the payout setting information transmitted from each of the vehicle counting devices 1, the retained ball information or the remaining amount information stored in the rate-specific possessed ball information storage unit 202c. The remaining amount information stored in the unit 202d is updated in association with the identification information (step S204), and the updated information is transmitted to each counter counting device 1. In addition, the server device 2 determines that the game medium is paid out by each vehicle counting device 1 based on the received rate information. Payout based on 20 yen rate holding information) or payout with entry (for example, payout based on 5 yen rate holding information in each counter 1 in which the 20 yen rate is set) The game information storage unit 222a stores the identification result. Further, the server device 2 stores the setting information on the number of game media to be paid out by each of the counter counting devices 1 and the change information on the agreement condition in the setting information storage unit 202b based on the received payout setting information. Upon receiving the update information transmitted from the server device 2, each counter device 1 pays out game media (step S110).

(Processing when counting game media)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the game medium counting process performed by each of the counter counting devices 1 and the server device 2.

  First, when each game counting device 1 is loaded into the counting device 107, each vehicle counting device 1 counts the number of game media loaded (step S111). Next, each counter counting device 1 transmits counting information and rate information according to the counting result by the counting device 107 to the server device 2.

  When the server device 2 receives the count information and rate information transmitted from each of the counter counting devices 1, the server device 2 updates the ball information stored in the rate-specific ball information storage unit 202c (step S205), and updates the update information. Transmit to the table counter 1.

(Process when card is returned)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of card return processing performed by each of the counter counting devices 1 and the server device 2.

  First, when there is a card return instruction (return request operation to the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16), each counter counting device 1 stores the ball information and the remaining amount information storage unit stored in the rate-specific possession ball information storage unit 103c. It is determined whether or not the remaining amount information stored in 103d is 0 (step S112). If it is determined that both the retained ball information stored in the rate-specific owned ball information storage unit 103c and the remaining amount information stored in the remaining amount information storage unit 103d are 0, the card return processing is terminated ( That is, the card is not returned). When the card is a membership card, the card is returned even in the above case.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that both the retained ball information stored in the rate-specific possession information storage unit 103c and the remaining amount information stored in the remaining amount information storage unit 103d are not 0, the rate-specific retained ball information It is determined whether or not the possession information stored in the storage unit 103c is 0 (step S113). If it is determined that the retained ball information stored in the rate-specific retained ball information storage unit 103c is 0, the process proceeds to step S115.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the retained ball information stored in the rate-specific possessed ball information storage unit 103c is not 0, a boarding source entry impossibility determination process (step S114) described later in FIG. 16 is performed.

  Next, each counter counting device 1 determines whether or not a card is being inserted (step S115). If it is determined that the card is being inserted, the process proceeds to step S117.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the card is not inserted, a counting card is assigned (step S116). Specifically, among the counting cards stored in each of the counter counting devices 1, the counting cards used for the return this time are assigned.

  Next, each vehicle counter 1 makes a return request to the server device 2 (step S117), and transmits identification information, possession information, balance information, and rate information to the server device 2.

  When the server device 2 receives the identification information, the ball information, the remaining amount information, and the rate information transmitted from each of the counters 1, the held ball information or the remaining amount information stored in the rate-specific own ball information storage unit 202c. The remaining amount information stored in the unit 202d is updated in association with the identification information (step S206), and the updated information is transmitted to each counter device 1. Upon receiving the update information transmitted from the server device 2, each counter device 1 returns (issues) the card (step S118).

(Passenger boarding impossibility determination process)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a boarding source boarding / impossibility determination process performed by each car counter 1.

  First, each car counter 1 performs the number-of-balls calculation process (step S1141). Specifically, a lending rate different from the lending rate set in each of the car counting devices 1 is obtained using the holding ball information stored in the per-rate holding ball information storage unit 103c of each of the car counting devices 1. When trying to play a game with another gaming machine 3 corresponding to each other set counting device 1, the ball information that cannot be paid out (that is, the ball information that cannot be entered) remains. Or not.

  For example, when the ball information of 1,003 balls is stored in the rate-specific ball information storage unit 103c of each unit counting device 1 in one patch, the ball is used (that is, the boarding) If you are going to play a game with 4 pachis, at least 3 pieces of possession information will remain as inaccessible possession information (that is, inaccessible possession information). In the process, it is calculated in advance.

  Next, each vehicle counter 1 determines whether there is ball information that cannot be paid out at another rate based on the calculation result of the number-of-balls calculation process (that is, whether there is ball information that cannot be entered). Whether or not) is determined (step S1142). If it is determined that there is no possessed ball information that cannot be paid out at another rate (that is, there is no retained ball information that cannot be entered), the entry source entry impossibility determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a ball that cannot be paid out at another rate (that is, there is ball information that cannot be entered), a payout selection instruction receiving process (step S1143) is performed. Specifically, in the case of trying to play a game on another gaming machine 3 corresponding to each other counting device 1 set with a lending rate different from the lending rate set on each of the counting device 1 In addition, the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16 displays that the ball information that cannot be paid out (that is, the ball information that cannot be entered) remains, and the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16 has the remaining holding amount. Control is performed so that a payout selection operation for determining whether or not the game medium corresponding to the ball information is to be paid out by each of the car counters 1 is possible. When payout is selected by the payout selection operation, each counter 1 determines that there has been a payout selection. A display example on the touch panel LCD 16 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, each car counter 1 determines whether or not there has been a payout selection in the payout selection instruction receiving process (step S1144). If it is determined that there is no payout selection, the boarding source boarding / impossibility determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a payout selection, payout of the number of possessed balls is performed based on the calculation result (step S1145). In the above-described example, when the ball holding information of 1,003 balls is stored in the holding ball information storage unit 103c by rate of each vehicle counting device 1 in one patch, the vehicle counting device 1 3 Payout game media.

  In this way, each counter counting device 1 adds to the holding ball information stored in each of the counter counting devices 1 the holding ball information that cannot be paid out at the lending rate set in each of the other counter counting devices 1 (that is, In such a case, the information is displayed on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16 so that the player is notified.

  With this configuration, when a player tries to play a game on another gaming machine 3 corresponding to each of the other counting devices 1 set with different rates, the information about the money that cannot be paid out is given. Since it is possible to recognize that (that is, the information about the holding balls that cannot be entered) remains, it is possible to prevent troubles between the player and the amusement store.

  Also, each counter counting device 1 adds to the holding ball information stored in each of the counter counting devices 1 the holding ball information that cannot be paid out at the lending rate set in each of the other counter counting devices 1 (that is, boarding) In the case where the incapable ball information) remains, the game medium corresponding to the remaining ball information is paid out by the player's payout selection operation.

  With this configuration, when a player tries to play a game on another gaming machine 3 corresponding to each other counting device 1 for which a different rate is set, the remaining amount is left. Since it is possible to select whether or not the game medium corresponding to the possession ball information is to be used in the gaming machine 3 corresponding to each of the vehicle counting devices 1, the player who is going to enter another rate For example, it is possible to prevent the player from entering the vehicle while the useless coin information is stored, and to prevent troubles between the player and the game shop.

  In the present embodiment, the ball information stored in each of the vehicle counters 1 is not included in the ball information stored in the other vehicle counters 1 at the lending rate set in the other vehicle counters 1 (that is, the entry is impossible). ), The game medium corresponding to the remaining ball information is paid out by the player's payout selection operation, but instead, In addition to this, even when the possession information stored in the counter counting device 1 is less than the possession information corresponding to the number of game media that need to be exchanged for the lowest unit price prize, the above steps S1143 to 1145 are performed. It is good also as performing this process.

  For example, in the case of the 4 yen rate as in the example described above, if 2 balls are associated as the number of game media that need to be exchanged for the lowest unit price prize, the number of units set for the 4 yen rate is counted. When the ball information stored in the device 1 is less than 2 balls, when the 1-yen rate is used, if 8 balls are associated as the number of game media that need to be exchanged for the lowest unit price prize, When the ball information stored in each counter 1 set to the 1-yen rate is less than 8 balls, the processing in steps S1143 to 1145 may be performed. In addition, the number of game media that needs to be exchanged with the minimum unit price prize in the processing is different from the number of game media that needs to be exchanged with the minimum unit price prize in the exchange game medium number management information managed by the above-described prize management device 7. It is good also as making it possible to set. In this case, a specific prize (for example, as described above) in which 250 balls at the 4 yen rate are associated as the number of game media that need to be exchanged and 1,000 balls at the 1 yen rate are associated as the number of game media that need to be exchanged. The special prize) may be set as the lowest unit price prize.

  By configuring in this way, a player who is going to exchange prizes may have the coin information that cannot be exchanged for the minimum unit price prize set by the prize management device 7 or set separately. The game can be ended after the wasted number of used balls has been used up by the payout selection operation, so that it is possible to prevent troubles between the player and the amusement store. Become.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ball information stored in each of the vehicle counters 1 is not included in the ball information stored in the other vehicle counters 1 at the lending rate set in the other vehicle counters 1 (that is, the entry is impossible). If there is a remaining ball information), the player's payout selection operation will pay out the game medium corresponding to the remaining ball information, but the player's payout selection Regardless of whether or not there is an operation, it is possible to automatically pay out game media corresponding to the remaining ball information. That is, in the boarding source entry impossibility determination process shown in FIG. 16, the process of step S1145 may be performed without performing the processes of steps S1143 and S1144.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to prevent a player who is trying to get into another rate from entering the game while storing information on the ball that is wasted. It is possible to prevent troubles with the store.

  Further, in this case, after the process of step S1145, notification is made that the game medium corresponding to the remaining ball information has been paid out (not shown, but referred to as “step S1146”). Also good. For example, in the case of the above example (in the case where 1,003 ball holding ball information is stored in the rate-by-rate holding ball information storage unit 103c of each rack counting device 1 in one pachi), each of the car counting devices 1 The touch panel LCD 16 may display “3 balls that cannot be paid out when moving to 4 pachis”.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from leaving the seat despite having a ball, and it is possible to prevent troubles between the player and the amusement store. Become.

  Further, in the above case, instead of the processing in step S1143, an operation for selecting a card return purpose (hereinafter referred to as “return purpose selection operation”) can be performed by the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16. Processing may be performed. Specifically, one of A “move to a gaming machine with a different rate”, B “move to a gaming machine with the same rate”, and C “end a game” is selected. And only when A is selected, it is good also as processing of Step S1145 and Step S1146 being performed.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to prevent a player who is trying to get in to another rate from getting in with the stored information of the ball that is wasted. For players who are not going to enter the rate, the card can be returned with all the possession information stored, so it is possible to prevent troubles between the player and the amusement store. Become.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is configured that the amusement store can selectively set in advance whether or not the above-described payout selection operation can be accepted and whether or not the return purpose selection operation can be accepted. Also good. If none of the operations is set to be acceptable, the game medium corresponding to the remaining ball information is automatically paid out as described above.

  By configuring in this way, the game store can manage the game information that remains, so that it can be operated according to the store itself, thus preventing troubles between the player and the game store. It becomes possible to do.

(Processing when splitting balls)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the processing at the time of holding ball division performed by each of the counter counting devices 1 and the server device 2.

  First, when there is a ball splitting instruction (ball split request operation to the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16), each counter 1 is set to 0 for the ball information stored in the rate-specific ball information storage unit 103c. It is determined whether or not (step S119). When it is determined that the ball information stored in the rate-specific ball information storage unit 103c is 0, the ball splitting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the ball information stored in the rate-specific ball information storage unit 103c is not 0, a ball division selection process (step S120) described later in FIG. 18 is performed.

  Next, each counter counting device 1 assigns a counting card (step S121). Specifically, among the counting cards stored in each counter device 1, the counting cards used for the current division are assigned.

  Next, each counter counting device 1 makes a ball split request to the server device 2 (step S122), and transmits the identification information and the ball split information to the server device 2.

  When the server device 2 receives the identification information and the ball split information transmitted from each of the car counters 1, it associates the ball information stored in the rate-specific ball information storage unit 202c or 212b with the identification information. Update (step S207) and send the update information to each of the counters 1. Upon receiving the update information transmitted from the server device 2, each of the counter counting devices 1 issues a division card (step S123).

  In the process of splitting the ball in the present embodiment, only the split card is issued in step S123. However, after performing the ball split selection process described later according to the ball split instruction, It is good also as returning (issuing) the card | curd used as a division | segmentation source (divided-source card), and issuing the card | curd (divided card) used as the division | segmentation destination of a ball.

(Mochitama split selection process)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the holding ball division selection process performed by each of the counters 1.

  First, each car counter 1 performs a division source rate designation receiving process (step S1201). Specifically, the number of held balls for each rate is displayed on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16 using the retained ball information stored in the retained ball information storing unit 103c for each rate of each of the counting devices 1, and the touch panel LCD 16 The receiving unit is controlled so that a split source specifying operation for specifying from which rate the number of possessed balls is to be split is possible. When the division source rate is designated by the division source designation operation, each of the counters 1 determines that the division source rate has been designated. A display example on the touch panel LCD 16 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, each vehicle counter 1 determines whether or not a division source rate has been designated in the division source rate designation receiving process (step S1202). If it is determined that the split source rate is not specified, the processing is waited.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the division source rate is designated, the designated division source rate is set in the possession ball division information (step S1203).

  Next, each of the counter counting devices 1 performs a divided ball number designation receiving process (step S1204). Specifically, the number of possessed balls of the split source rate specified in the split source rate designation receiving process is displayed on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16, and the accepting unit of the touch panel LCD 16 is displayed in the number of possessed balls in the split source rate. Control is performed so that a division number specifying operation for specifying whether or not the number of balls to be divided is to be divided is possible. When the number of divided balls is designated by the division number designation operation, each of the counter units 1 determines that the number of divided balls has been designated. A display example of the touch panel LCD 16 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, each counter counting device 1 determines whether or not the number of divided balls has been designated in the divided ball number designation receiving process (step S1205). If it is determined that the number of split balls is not specified, processing is waited.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of split balls is specified, the specified number of split balls is set in the ball split information (step S1206).

  Next, each car counter 1 performs a division destination rate designation receiving process (step S1207). Specifically, the divided number of balls specified in the divided ball number designation receiving process is displayed on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16 and the rate of the number of balls to be divided into the receiving unit of the touch panel LCD 16. Control is performed so that the specified division destination designation operation is possible. When the division destination rate is designated by the division destination designation operation, each of the counters 1 determines that the division destination rate has been designated. A display example of the touch panel LCD 16 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, each vehicle counter 1 determines whether or not a division destination rate has been designated in the division destination rate designation receiving process (step S1208). If it is determined that the split destination rate is designated, the designated split destination rate is set in the ball split information (step S1209), and the ball split selection process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the split destination rate is not specified, the split source rate is set as the split destination rate in the holding ball split information (step S1210), and the holding ball split selection process is terminated.

  In the possession ball split selection process of the present embodiment, the split source rate is designated in step S1201, but the rate set in each of the car counters 1 is basically set as the split source rate. This may be specified only when the division source rate is changed. In this case, the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16a displays “Do you want to change the split source rate?”, And the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16a displays the selection buttons “change” and “do not change”. The division source rate may be changed by causing the player to touch the place where “Yes” is displayed.

  Next, the example of the light emission aspect of the status indicator lamp 13 of each counter apparatus 1 in this invention is demonstrated using FIG. In the figure, the “color” column indicates the emission color of the status indicator lamp 13, the “lit” column indicates that the status indicator lamp 13 is lit in the corresponding “color”, and the “flashing” column. Indicates that the status indicator 13 blinks in the corresponding “color”.

  When the status indicator lamp 13 is lit in white, it is notified that the store is closed, and when it is blinking white, it is notified that the activation process is being performed.

  When the status indicator lamp 13 is lit in blue, it is notified that the store is being opened. When the status indicator lamp 13 is flashing in blue, the remaining number of counting cards stored is small (for example, 2 Or less (for example, 10 sheets when 10 sheets can be stored) is notified.

  When the status indicator 13 is lit in green, it is notified that the counting card is being inserted or that there is remaining amount information.

  If the status indicator 13 is lit in orange, it is informed that the counting card is being inserted and there is ball information, and if it is blinking in orange, it is lent out as ball information. It is informed that there is possession information that cannot be paid out at the rate. In the status indicator lamp control process (step S1072) of the passenger boarding / impossibility determination process described above with reference to FIG. 11, the status indicator lamp 13 is controlled to blink orange.

  It is assumed that there is balance information and possession information, but in this case, both information is notified by turning on the green light and the orange light alternately. In this case, it is also possible to turn on the orange information even by raising the priority of the notification of the holding ball information higher than the notification of the remaining amount information.

  When the status indicator lamp 13 is lit in yellow, it is notified that the member card is being inserted.

  When the status indicator lamp 13 is lit in purple, it is notified that the card is locked (that is, the card is not returned (issued)).

  When the status indicator 13 is lit in red, it is informed that it is offline (that is, not connected to the server device 2), and when flashing in red, an error has occurred. It is notified that there is.

  Next, display examples of the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter device 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. For convenience, the display example of the touch panel LCD 16a in each counter 1a corresponding to the pachinko machine 3a or the display example of the touch panel LCD 16b in each counter 1b corresponding to the pachislot machine 3b may be described. The present invention is not limited, and can be applied as a display example on the touch panel LCD 16 in each counter device 1 corresponding to the gaming machine 3.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 20 to 36, as described above, the operation of “checking ball information” for allowing the player to check the current ball information on the reception unit of the touch panel LCD 16. The buttons may be displayed at all times, and the player may touch the location where the operation buttons are displayed to display the current ball information by rate on the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16. Similarly, when a card is inserted, the current ball information by rate may be always displayed in a predetermined area of the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a basic screen (first screen) of the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter 1. More specifically, it is a diagram showing a display mode of the touch panel LCD 16 when no card is inserted and no banknote is inserted. The first screen includes an area (accepting part) where various operation buttons are displayed and an area (display part) where a message is displayed as shown. The area in which various operation buttons are displayed includes a first display area 161 in which the displayed operation buttons are changed, and a second display area 162 in which the displayed operation buttons are not changed.

  20 and FIGS. 21 to 36 to be described later, when an operation button is displayed in gray, it indicates that the operation button is turned off on the touch panel LCD 16. That is, the operation button is not valid. On the other hand, when the operation button is displayed in white, it indicates that the operation button is lit on the touch panel LCD 16. That is, it indicates that the operation button is valid.

  In addition, the display mode of whether the operation button is valid is not limited to the above, and can be set as appropriate. For example, when an operation button is valid, the operation button may be displayed, and when the operation button is not valid, the operation button may not be displayed.

  On the top of the first screen, operation buttons “card lock” and “forward” are displayed. “Card lock” means that when a card is inserted in each counter 1, the card is not returned unless there is a predetermined release operation (for example, an operation for inputting a password set at the time of card lock). This is an operation button. “Forward” is an operation button for switching the display on the touch panel LCD 16 to a second screen described later.

  In addition, an operation button “return” is displayed in the lower part of the first screen. “Return” is an operation button for accepting the card return request operation from the player described above. In FIG. 20, since the card is not inserted and the bill is not inserted as described above, the “return” operation button is not effective (that is, turned off).

  Also, in the first display area 161 of the first screen, one of a plurality of “payout” operation buttons is selected based on the information corresponding to the ball information associated with the card inserted by the player. A “payout” operation button is displayed. In FIG. 20, since no card is inserted as described above, no “payout” operation button is displayed (that is, the light is turned off). The types of “payout” operation buttons will be described later.

  In the second display area 162 of the first screen, the operation buttons “cash lending”, “dividing money” and “counting money” are displayed. “Cash lending” is an operation button for accepting the lending request operation from the player described above based on the remaining amount information corresponding to the amount of the banknote when a banknote is inserted in each of the counters 1 It is. Further, the “ball split” is an operation button for receiving the ball split request operation described above for splitting the ball information held by the player. “Counting balls” is an operation button for accepting an operation (counting start requesting operation) for starting counting of game media by the counting device 107. In FIG. 20, since the card is not inserted and the bill is not inserted as described above, the “cash lending” and “divide money” operation buttons are not effective (that is, they are turned off). ing).

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a basic screen (second screen) of the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter 1. More specifically, it is a diagram showing a display mode of the touch panel LCD 16 when the operation button “advance” is operated by the player when no card is inserted and no bill is inserted. The second screen includes an area (accepting part) where various operation buttons are displayed and an area (display part) where a message is displayed as shown. The area in which various operation buttons are displayed includes a third display area 163 in which the displayed operation buttons are changed, and a fourth display area 164 in which the displayed operation buttons are not changed.

  On the second screen, an operation button “return” is displayed at the top. “Return” is an operation button for switching the display on the touch panel LCD 16 to the first screen described above.

  Further, in the third display area 163 of the second screen, the first screen among the plurality of “payout” operation buttons based on the information corresponding to the possessed ball information associated with the card inserted by the player. Other “payout” operation buttons not displayed in the first display area 161 are displayed. In FIG. 21, since no card is inserted as described above, none of the “payout” operation buttons is displayed (that is, the light is turned off).

  In the fourth display area 164 of the second screen, operation buttons “various settings”, “moving the stored ball”, and “mobile interlocking” are displayed. “Various settings” is an operation button for receiving an operation (various setting instruction operation) for displaying the various setting screens shown in FIG. Further, the “save ball movement” is a case where a membership card is inserted in each of the counter counting devices 1 and when there is possession ball information to be held, an operation for storing the possession ball information (save ball movement) This is an operation button for receiving (operation). “Mobile interlocking” is an operation for receiving an operation for receiving various services as described above (mobile interlocking service request operation) by holding the mobile terminal device over the non-contact IC card reader / writer 18. Button. In FIG. 21, since the card is not inserted and the bill is not inserted as described above, the “various settings” and “movement of the stored ball” operation buttons are not effective (that is, they are turned off). )

  22 to 24 are diagrams showing display examples (first screen) of the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter 1. In these drawings, a display example of the touch panel LCD 16b in each counter device 1b corresponding to the pachislot machine 3b will be described.

  (A) of FIG. 22 is a figure which shows the example of a display of the 1st screen when the banknote is thrown into each stand counter 1b. Compared with the basic screen (first screen) of FIG. 20, the operation buttons “cash lending” and “return” are valid (ie, lit). The player touches the operation button “cash lending” to pay out a predetermined number of game media (for example, 50 medals) in exchange for a predetermined amount of remaining amount information (for example, 1,000 yen). Can receive. Further, the player can receive a return of a card associated with unused balance information by touching the operation button “Return”.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram showing a display example of the first screen when a card is inserted in each of the counter counting devices 1b and the operation button “card lock” is operated. . Compared to the basic screen (first screen) of FIG. 20, the operation button “card lock” has changed to “locking”, and the display content of the display section has changed. The player can receive a card return by touching the operation button “locking” and then performing the predetermined release operation described above (that is, the operation button “return” is activated). ) In this figure, the case where the player holds the ball information at the 5-yen rate is described as an example, and the operation button “5-yen” is displayed in the first display area 161 of the first screen. “Mochitama payout” is displayed and enabled.

  In this way, the “payout” operation button is based on the information corresponding to the ball information associated with the card inserted by the player, specifically, the ball information held by the player is stored It is configured so that a plurality of displays are made based on whether it is information or counting ball information and its rate.

  For example, if the possessed ball information held by the player is the counting retained ball information and is based on the 5-yen rate, the operation button “5-yen coin payout” is displayed, and if it is based on the 20-yen rate. The operation button “20-yen coin payout” is displayed. In addition, if the possessed ball information held by the player is stored ball information and is based on the 5-yen rate, the operation button “5-yen savings payout” is displayed, and if it is based on the 20-yen rate, the operation button is displayed. “20 yen savings payout” is displayed.

  Here, in this embodiment, regardless of whether the possessed ball information possessed by the player is accumulated ball information or counting retained ball information, it is possible to enter and replay, so these “payout” In some cases, it is necessary to display a plurality of operation buttons. Specifically, for example, when a player who is a member of a game store originally possessing a 5-yen and 20-yen storage ball counts his own balls at both 5 and 20 slots The player can use any possession information for the game as his own possession. For this reason, all of the operation buttons “5-yen coin withdrawal”, “20-yen coin withdrawal”, “5-yen coin withdrawal” and “20-yen coin withdrawal” are displayed for such a player. However, it is difficult to display all these operation buttons on the first screen of the touch panel LCD 16.

  This is because each counter 1 is installed between the gaming machine 3 and the gaming machine 3, so that it may be thinner so as not to squeeze the installation area of the island of the gaming store. This is because the touch panel LCD 16 needs to be miniaturized accordingly.

  As described above, since various information and other operation buttons must be displayed on the first screen of the touch panel LCD 16 in addition to the “payout” operation button, an area in which the “payout” operation button can be displayed. This is necessarily a limited area. Of course, it may be possible to display all information and operation buttons in a small size, but this would make it difficult for the player to understand the information and inconvenience in operation.

  Therefore, in the counter counting device 1 in the present embodiment, when it is necessary to display a plurality of “payout” operation buttons, the operation mode of the player is considered according to a predetermined priority order. The first screen of the touch panel LCD 16 is displayed with a “payout” operation button that is considered to be most likely to be used, and the other “payout” operation buttons are displayed on the second screen of the touch panel LCD 16. It is supposed to be displayed.

  By configuring in this way, a desired “payout” operation button can be displayed at a more appropriate position for the player (the first screen of the touch panel LCD 16), thus ensuring the visibility of the touch panel LCD 16, It is possible to improve the convenience of the touch operation including the player's operation of entering the ball. Each mode in which the “payout” operation button is preferentially displayed on the first screen of the touch panel LCD 16 will be described later in the description of FIGS. 27 and 28.

  (C) of FIG. 23 is a case where a card is inserted in each of the counter counting devices 1b, and the operation button “5-yen coin payout” is displayed in the first display area 161. FIG. 23D is a diagram showing a display example of the screen, and FIG. 23D shows a case where a card is inserted in each of the counter counting devices 1b, and the operation button “20-yen coin payout” is displayed in the first display area. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the 1st screen in the case of being displayed on 161. FIG. FIG. 24 (e) shows a case where a membership card is inserted in each counter 1b and the operation button “5-yen savings payout” is displayed in the first display area 161. FIG. 24F is a diagram showing a display example of the first screen, and FIG. 24F shows a case where a membership card is inserted in each of the counter counting devices 1b, and the operation button “20 yen savings payout” is the first. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the 1st screen in the case of being displayed on the display area 161. FIG.

  25 and 26 are diagrams showing a display example (second screen) of the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter 1. In these drawings, a display example of the touch panel LCD 16b in each counter device 1b corresponding to the pachislot machine 3b will be described.

  (A) of FIG. 25 is a figure which shows the example of a display of a 2nd screen when the banknote is thrown into each stand counter 1b. Compared with the basic screen (second screen) in FIG. 21, the operation button “various settings” is valid (that is, lit). The player can display various setting screens shown in FIG. 29 by touching the operation button “various settings”.

  FIG. 25 (b) shows a case where a membership card is inserted in each of the counter counting devices 1b, and the game medium (medal) is counted by the counting device 107 of each of the counter counting devices 1b. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of 2 screens. Compared with (a) of FIG. 25, the operation button “movement of stored ball” is effective (that is, lighted). The player can store the counted ball information as stored ball information by touching the operation button “transfer stored ball”.

  FIG. 26 (c) shows a case where a membership card is inserted in each of the counter counting devices 1b. The player holds, for example, a 5-yen coin and a 20-yen coin. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the 2nd screen in the case of being. In this figure, the operation button “20 yen savings payout” is displayed in the third display area 163 of the second screen. On the other hand, at this time, the operation button “5-yen coin payout” is displayed in the first display area 161 of the first screen.

  FIG. 26 (d) shows a case where a membership card is inserted in each of the counter counting devices 1b. The player can, for example, have a 5-yen coin, a 20-yen coin, or a 5-yen coin. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a 2nd screen in the case of holding the storage ball of 20 and the storage ball of 20 yen rate. In this figure, operation buttons “20-yen coin payout”, “5-yen savings payout” and “20-yen savings payout” are displayed in the third display area 163 of the second screen. On the other hand, at this time, the operation button “5-yen coin payout” is displayed in the first display area 161 of the first screen.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between display contents displayed on the first screen and the second screen of the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter 1. In this figure, the touch panel LCD 16b in each counter device 1b corresponding to the pachislot machine 3b will be described as an example.

  FIG. 28 shows the correspondence relationship of which display mode the first screen and the second screen of the touch panel LCD 16b have when the player has which ball information. That is, on the touch panel LCD 16b, based on which possession information of the 5 yen rate possession ball, the 20 yen rate possession ball, the 5 yen rate accumulation ball, and the 20 yen rate accumulation ball is possessed. Correspondence relationship between which “payout” operation button is displayed in the first display area 161 of the first screen and which “payout” operation button is displayed in the third display area 163 of the second screen of the touch panel LCD 16b Is shown.

  In the present embodiment, each counter 1b has a priority order in the order of 5 yen rate holding balls, 20 yen rate holding balls, 5 yen rate storage balls, and 20 yen rate storage balls. It is configured to be high. That is, in the “Moving Ball Information” column shown in FIG. 28, the priority is higher as it goes to the left. In the “Touch Panel Display” column, the first screen and the Two screens are displayed.

  For example, if the player has a 5-yen rate ball and a 20-yen rate ball, the 5-yen rate ball has a higher priority, so the first display on the first screen In the area 161, as shown in FIG. 23C, the operation button “5-yen coin payout” is displayed. In the upper left part of the third display area 163 of the second screen, the operation button “C” in FIG. As shown, the operation button “20 yen savings payout” is displayed.

  Also, for example, when a player has a 5-yen rate ball, a 20-yen rate ball, a 5-yen rate ball, and a 20-yen rate ball, according to the above-mentioned priority order, In the first display area 161 of one screen, as shown in FIG. 23C, the operation button “5-yen coin payout” is displayed, and in the upper left of the third display area 163 of the second screen, As shown in FIG. 26D, the operation button “20-yen coin payout” is displayed, and in the upper right part of the third display area 163 of the second screen, as shown in FIG. “5-yen savings payout” is displayed, and the operation button “20-yen savings payout” is displayed in the middle left part of the third display area 163 of the second screen as shown in FIG.

  Also, for example, in FIG. 28, illustration is omitted due to the display of “*”. However, if the player has a 20-yen coin and a 5-yen coin, Since the yen rate holding ball has a higher priority, the operation button “20 yen holding ball payout” is displayed in the first display area 161 of the first screen as shown in FIG. The operation button “5-yen savings payout” is displayed in the upper left of the third display area 163 of two screens.

  In this embodiment, the priority of the holding ball (5-yen rate holding ball, 20-yen rate holding ball) is higher than the holding ball (5-yen rate storage ball, 20-yen rate storage ball). This is because the player usually wants to use the held ball earlier than the stored ball because it is the ball information counted on the game day by the player. Also, the priority of the low rate holding information (5 yen rate holding ball, 5 yen rate storage ball) is higher than the high rate holding information (20 yen rate holding ball, 20 yen rate storage ball). , A player who has both low rate holding information and high rate holding information in an enterable game store wants to use the low rate holding information earlier than the high rate holding information. Because it is normal to think.

  Each counter 1b according to the present embodiment is configured such that the priority is higher in the order of 5 yen rate holding balls, 20 yen rate holding balls, 5 yen rate storage balls, and 20 yen rate storage balls. However, the priority order is not limited to this. For example, the priority order increases in the order of 5 yen rate holding balls, 5 yen rate storage balls, 20 yen rate holding balls, 20 yen rate storage balls. It is good also as comprising.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can set said priority in the game store side. By configuring in this way, it becomes possible to display the “payout” operation button in accordance with the operation of the game shop and in accordance with the player's intention, and it is possible to play more games while ensuring the visibility of the touch panel LCD 16. It is possible to improve the convenience of the touch operation including the operation of entering the user's holding ball.

  Moreover, it is good also as changing said priority according to the rate set to each stand | counting device 1. FIG. For example, when the rate set for each counter 1b is a 5-yen rate, a 5-yen holding ball, a 5-yen storage ball, a 20-yen holding ball, and a 20-yen storage ball in this order. If the priority is set to be higher and the rate set for each counter 1b is the 20 yen rate, the 20 yen rate holding ball, the 20 yen rate holding ball, and the 5 yen rate holding rate It is good also as setting so that a priority may become high in order of a ball and a 5-yen rate storage ball. That is, it is configured so that the priority of the holding ball information that does not require entry (the holding ball information that does not require the entry instruction and the consent instruction) is higher, so that the visibility of the touch panel LCD 16 is secured and the player's visibility is increased. It is possible to improve the convenience of the touch operation including the holding-in operation.

  Further, the “payout” operation button is displayed according to a predetermined priority order, but the priority order may be changed based on the player's operation mode. By configuring in this way, it becomes possible to display a “payout” operation button more in line with the player's intention, and to ensure the visibility of the touch panel LCD 16, and more to enter the player's holding ball operation The convenience of touch operations including can be improved.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a display example of the touch panel LCD 16 after the payout instruction operation in each of the counter counting devices 1. In addition, in this figure, it demonstrates as a display example of touch panel LCD16b in each stand counter 1b corresponding to the pachislot machine 3b. For example, if the player has a 5-yen coin, a 20-yen coin, a 5-yen coin, and a 20-yen coin, the first screen is displayed according to the above-mentioned priority order. In the first display area 161, as shown in FIG. 23C, the operation button “5-yen coin payout” is displayed. In the upper left of the third display area 163 of the second screen, As shown in (d), the operation button “20-yen coin payout” is displayed, and in the upper right part of the third display area 163 of the second screen, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (d), the operation button “20 yen savings payout” is displayed in the middle left part of the third display area 163 of the second screen. After the person operates the operation button “20 yen savings payout”, as shown in FIG. In the first display area 161, the operation button “20 yen savings payout” is displayed. In the upper left part of the third display area 163 of the second screen, the operation button “5-yen coin payout” is displayed. In the upper right part of the third display area 163, the operation button “20-yen coin payout” is displayed, and in the middle left part of the third display area 163 of the second screen, the operation button “5-yen coin payout” is displayed. It is good to do.

  That is, the “payout” operation button displayed in the first display area 161 of the first screen is changed based on the player's operation mode, and the other “payout” operation buttons are in accordance with a predetermined priority order. The display order may be lowered.

  In this case, in the card return processing described above with reference to FIG. 15, the changed priority order may be restored based on the return of the card, or based on the facial data described above. It is also possible to determine whether or not the player has changed, and to return the changed priority order to the original in response to determining that the player has changed.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the touch panel LCD 16 after various setting instruction operations in each of the counters 1. Above the touch panel LCD 16 is displayed that various setting screens are displayed, and below that, an oval-shaped selection button capable of accepting the above-mentioned payout amount setting operation and the above-described consent condition changing operation can be accepted. An oval-shaped selection button is displayed. A player or a store clerk can perform a payout number setting operation or an agreement condition changing operation by touching a location where any selection button is displayed.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a display example of the touch panel LCD 16 in the payout amount setting process (step S131) described above with reference to FIG. In this figure, the touch panel LCD 16b in each counter device 1b corresponding to the pachislot machine 3b will be described as an example.

  When the above-mentioned payout amount setting operation is performed by the player or the store clerk of the game shop, the currently set payout number is displayed above the touch panel LCD 16b as shown in the left side of FIG. Below that, an elliptical selection button for selecting whether or not to change the number of payouts is displayed.

  Here, when the player performs a selection operation to change the number of payouts, as shown in the diagram on the right side of FIG. 30, a message indicating that the payout number changing process is in progress is displayed above the touch panel LCD 16b. Below that, the number of payouts to be set is displayed.

  Further below that, a triangular numerical increase / decrease button for setting the number of payouts and an elliptical decision button are displayed. The player or a store clerk of the game store can display the number of payouts by touching the location where the numerical value increase / decrease button is displayed, and can set the number of payouts by touching the location where the decision button is displayed.

  Although not shown in the drawing, as described above, when the first payout number, the second payout number, and the third payout number can be set individually, first, in the payout number setting operation, On the touch panel LCD 16b, a selection button for selecting whether to change the number of payouts based on the counting ball information, to change the number of payouts based on the stored ball information, or to change the number of payouts based on money information is displayed. Then, the player or the store clerk of the game shop touches the place where any one of the selection buttons is displayed, thereby performing the display shown in the left diagram of FIG. In this case, as described above, the number of payouts that can be set by the player is limited (for example, the player can set the first payout number, but the second payout number and the third payout number). A selection button for selecting whether to change the number of payouts based on the stored ball information and a selection button for selecting whether to change the number of payouts based on money information. It is good also as displaying so that it may not become effective, or making it non-display.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a display example of the touch panel LCD 16 in the consent condition changing process (step S1046) described above with reference to FIG. In FIGS. 31 to 36, the touch panel LCD 16a in each counter 1a corresponding to the pachinko machine 3a will be described as an example.

  When the player performs the above-described consent condition changing operation, the currently set consent condition is displayed above the touch panel LCD 16a as shown in the left side of FIG. An elliptical selection button for selecting whether or not to change the consent condition is displayed.

  Here, when the player performs a selection operation to change the consent condition, as shown on the right side of FIG. 31, a message indicating that the consent condition changing process is in progress is displayed above the touch panel LCD 16a. Below that, the number of agreement conditions to be set is displayed. Below that, an elliptical selection button for selecting that consent is not required only on the current day is displayed.

  Further below that, a triangular numerical value increase / decrease button and an elliptical decision button for setting the number of balls as a consent condition by the player are displayed. The player can change the consent condition by touching the location where the numerical value increase / decrease button is displayed to display the number of balls as the consent condition and touching the location where the decision button is displayed.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a display example on the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter device 1 during the entry instruction reception process (step S1044) of the entry determination process described above with reference to FIG.

  Above the touch panel LCD 16a, the lending rate set in the pachinko gaming unit is displayed, and below that, it is possible to enter the ball information at a rate different from the lending rate and Is displayed.

  Further below that, an oval selection button that can accept a player's entry selection operation is displayed. The player can perform a boarding selection operation by touching a location where any of the selection buttons is displayed.

  In addition, in the display example of FIG. 32, it is good also as displaying the number of balls of the boarding origin rate and the number of balls of the boarding destination rate on the touch panel LCD16a.

  FIG. 33 is a view showing a display example of the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter unit 1 in the payout selection instruction receiving process (step S1143) of the boarding source entry impossible determination process described above with reference to FIG.

  Above the touch panel LCD 16a, the lending rate set in the pachinko gaming unit is displayed, and below that, the holding balls that cannot be paid out at a rate different from the lending rate (that is, cannot be entered). It is displayed that there is a ball) and whether the ball is paid out.

  Further below that, an elliptical selection button that can accept a payout selection operation by the player is displayed. The player can perform a payout selection operation by touching a location where any of the selection buttons is displayed.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a display example on the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter unit 1 during the split source rate designation receiving process (step S1201) of the holding ball split selection process described above with reference to FIG.

  Above the touch panel LCD 16a, a message indicating that the ball splitting process is in progress is displayed. Below that, the number of balls currently stored for each rate and from which rate the ball split is to be performed are displayed. it's shown.

  Further below that, an oval-shaped selection button that can accept a division source designation operation by the player is displayed. The player can perform a division source designation operation by touching a location where any of the selection buttons is displayed.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter unit 1 during the divided ball number designation receiving process (step S1204) of the held ball division selection process described above with reference to FIG.

  Above the touch panel LCD 16a, it is displayed that the ball splitting process is being performed, and below that, the number of balls having the split source rate and the number of balls to be split are displayed.

  Further below that, a triangular numerical increase / decrease button and an elliptical determination button that can accept a division number designation operation by the player are displayed. The player can display the number of split balls by touching the location where the numerical value increase / decrease button is displayed and touch the location where the determination button is displayed to perform the division number designation operation.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a display example on the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter unit 1 during the split destination rate designation receiving process (step S1207) of the holding ball split selection process described above with reference to FIG.

  Above the touch panel LCD 16a, a message indicating that the ball splitting process is in progress is displayed, and below that, the split source rate, the number of split balls, and to which rate the ball split is performed are displayed. Yes.

  Further below that, an oval selection button that can accept a division destination designation operation by the player is displayed. The player can perform a division destination designation operation by touching a location where any of the selection buttons is displayed.

  Next, an example of a menu displayed on the display unit 250 of the server device 2 and an example of data output from the output unit 240 of the server device 2 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of a main menu screen displayed on the display unit 250 of the server device 2. As main menus that can be managed using the input unit 230, the output unit 240, and the display unit 250 of the server device 2, "closed store", "card transaction", "card processing", "member management", "hall management" ”,“ Operation Settings ”, and“ Premium Management ”icons are displayed. Of course, these menus are examples, and the menus that can be managed by the server apparatus 2 are not limited to these. Further, below the icon, when a main menu is selected from the above icons, a sub screen and a window screen for displaying various information can be displayed in a superimposed manner.

  The main menu “Closed and Opened” is a store opening process for the possession management device 200, the member management device 210, the game information management device 220 and other devices (the island edge counting device 5, the payment device 6, and the prize management device 7). Or it is a menu for performing a closing process. That is, by performing a store opening process before the start of business, various functions performed by the possession management device 200, the member management device 210, the game information management device 220, and other devices are validated, and the store closing process is performed after the business ends. As a result, various functions of the possession management device 200, the membership management device 210, the game information management device 220, and other devices are invalidated, and the results of the possession information, sales information, game information, etc. on that day are carried forward. It is a menu to do.

  The main menu “card transaction” is a variety of items managed by the money management device 200, the member management device 210, the game information management device 220, and other devices (the island edge counting device 5, the payment device 6, and the prize management device 7). This is a menu for searching predetermined information (for example, sales information, card information, card usage history, etc.) related to card transactions based on the information. In other words, the number of cards issued and the number of payments, the amount of tickets issued and the amount of payment, the number of game media that have not been exchanged, etc., can be searched by card identification information, money type, table, or model and displayed on the display unit 250. It is a menu that can be.

  The main menu “card processing” is a menu for temporary issue of membership cards, suspension of use, change of possession information, and the like. Here, provisional issuance of a membership card means that the counting card can temporarily function as a membership card based on a password set by the provisional member.

  Main menu “Membership Management” is for member card issuance, registration information change, inquiry of specific points related to benefits other than possession given to members, member usage history search, gender, age, usage This is a menu for searching a game history by situation.

  The main menu “Hall Management” is a sub-menu “Hall Data Management” that allows real-time display of amusement store layout, each unit's operation information, each unit's sales information, etc. Submenu “Abnormal Data Management” that enables real-time display of alert display when the payout rate exceeds a predetermined threshold and alert display when a suspicious person is seated using facial data), FIG. 43 and FIG. 44 To call a submenu “form output” for outputting various forms described later in the description of FIG. 45 and a submenu “sales analysis” for displaying various sales analysis data described later in FIG. It is a menu.

  The main menu “Operation Settings” is a submenu “Member Operation Settings” that allows you to set the usage conditions for savings balls, the usage conditions for replaying the stored balls, the conditions for giving specific points as described above, the consent conditions at boarding, Sub-menu “Entrance operation setting” that allows setting the entrance upper limit condition at the time of entry, sub-menu “Unit setting” for performing various settings (for example, setting of the lending rate) in each counter 1 Registration of information on each model installed in the amusement store, registration of table layout data (for example, the unit number) in the layout map of the amusement store, sub-menu "registration of table data", etc. for updating model replacement information, etc. This is a menu for calling the submenu.

  The main menu “Premium Management” is a menu for performing registration of premium and exchanged game medium number management information, inventory management of premiums, management of cashier information, and the like.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hall management menu screen displayed on the display unit 250 of the server device 2. That is, a display example of the display unit 250 when the main menu “Hall Management” is selected by an input operation to the input unit 230 is shown.

  In FIG. 38, the icon of the selected main menu “Hall management” is displayed in a display mode different from other icons (for example, the inside of the icon is displayed with diagonal lines), and the window screen below it is displayed. Is a submenu of the main menu “Hall Management”, and displays the icons of “Hall Data Management”, “Abnormal Data Management”, “Form Output”, and “Sales Analysis” described above.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of a form output menu screen displayed on the display unit 250 of the server device 2. That is, a display example of the display unit 250 when the main menu “Hall management” is selected by the input operation to the input unit 230 and the submenu “Form output” is further selected is shown.

  39, the main menu icon is displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 38 described above, and the lower window screen is a submenu of a submenu “form output”, which is a submenu for outputting individual forms. An icon of menu “output by document” and an icon of sub-menu “output by model” that displays a model-specific report are displayed.

  Here, an example of the table data output from the output unit 240 of the server device 2 when the submenu “output a table” is selected by an input operation to the input unit 230 with reference to FIG. explain. In the figure, description will be made by taking as an example the table data of the pachislot machine 3b. Further, the output of the stand-by form data is not limited to that output from the output unit 240, and may be displayed on the display unit 250. In other words, it may be output by a method that can be managed and analyzed at the game store side.

  In the example of the table-specific form data shown in FIG. 43, the items are “unit number”, “model name”, “rate”, “out (sheet)”, “safe (sheet)”, “difference (sheet)”, “Risk rate (%)”, “Total sales (yen)”, “Investment sales (yen)”, “Replay (yen)”, “Total mobile sales (yen)”, “Movement 5 yen → 5 yen” , “Movement 20 yen → 5 yen”, “Movement 5 yen → 20 yen” and “Movement 20 yen → 20 yen” are provided, and are stored by the game information management device 220 for each table (each game machine). Or, the calculated numerical value is displayed.

  First, the “device number” indicates a unique identification number for each pachislot gaming unit set by each device counting device 1 or set by the server device 2. The “model name” indicates, for example, a unique name of the pachislot machine 3b registered by the submenu “register machine data” described above. The “rate” indicates a lending rate for each pachislot gaming unit that is set by each counter device 1 or set by the server device 2.

  “Out” indicates the number of medals inserted into the pachislot machine 3b, and “safe” indicates the number of medals paid out from the pachislot machine 3b. It is. “Difference (sheets)” indicates the difference between “out (sheets)” and “safe (sheets)”. By subtracting “safe (sheets)” from “out (sheets)”. It is required. “Releasing rate (%)” indicates the ratio of “safe number (sheets)” to “out (sheets)”, and “safe (sheets)” is expressed as “out (sheets)”. "Is obtained by multiplying the value divided by" 100 ".

  In addition, “total sales (yen)” means that the medal (“safe”) paid out from the pachislot machine 3b is put into the pachislot machine 3b by means other than re-inserting into the pachislot machine 3b. (In the case of money, it may be the amount of money accepted), “Investment sales (yen)”, “Replay (yen) ”And“ Total mobile sales (yen) ”. In other words, “investment sales (yen)” is obtained by converting the number of medals inserted into the pachislot machine 3b into an amount equivalent to the amount based on the amount of money (for example, money information) accepted by each counter 1. "Replay (yen)" indicates the number of medals inserted into the pachislot machine 3b converted into an amount equivalent to the amount based on the stored ball information held by the player who is a member. “Total mobile sales (yen)” means that the number of medals inserted into the pachislot machine 3b is equivalent to the amount of money based on the counting ball information held by the player on the assumption that the table has been moved. Shown in terms of amount. “Total moving sales (yen)” is the sum of “moving 5 yen → 5 yen”, “moving 20 yen → 5 yen”, “moving 5 yen → 20 yen” and “moving 20 yen → 20 yen”. Desired.

  Then, the “moving 5 yen → 5 yen” is moved from the pachislot machine 3b with the entry source rate of 5 yen to the pachislot machine 3b with the entry rate of 5 yen, and is held by the player. The number of medals that have been inserted is converted into an equivalent amount based on the 5-yen-counted counting ball information. “Moving 20 yen → 5 yen” indicates that the entry source rate is the 20-yen rate. A pachislot machine 3b is moved to a pachislot machine 3b with a destination rate of 5 yen, and the number of medals inserted is equivalent to the amount based on the 20-yen-counted ball information held by the player. "Moving 5 yen → 20 yen" is transferred from the pachislot machine 3b with the entry rate of 5 yen to the pachislot machine 3b with the entry rate of 20 yen. Is a 5-yen-counted ball information held by the player. The number of medals inserted is converted into an amount equivalent to the amount of money, and “moving 20 yen → 20 yen” is obtained from the pachislot machine 3b whose entry source rate is the 20 yen rate. The table is moved to the pachislot machine 3b with a rate of 20 yen, and the number of inserted medals is converted into an amount equivalent based on the 20-yen-counted counting ball information held by the player. .

  That is, “moving 5 yen → 5 yen” and “moving 20 yen → 20 yen” indicate that medals have been lent by the above-described normal processing, and “moving 20 yen → 5 yen” and “moving 5 yen → 20 yen”. “Yen” indicates that a medal has been lent out by the aforementioned entry process.

  Subsequently, an example of model-specific form data output from the output unit 240 of the server apparatus 2 when the submenu “output by model” is selected by an input operation to the input unit 230 with reference to FIG. explain. In this figure, the model-specific form data of the pachislot machine 3b will be described as an example. The output of the model-specific form data is not limited to that output from the output unit 240, and may be displayed on the display unit 250. In other words, it may be output by a method that can be managed and analyzed at the game store side.

  In the example of model-specific form data shown in FIG. 44, the items are “model name”, “rate”, “out average (sheets)”, “safe average (sheets)”, “difference average (sheets)”, “output”. Average yield (%), Average total sales (yen), Average investment sales (yen), Replay average (yen), Total moving sales average (yen), Moving average 5 yen → 5 yen ”,“ moving average 20 yen → 5 yen ”,“ moving average 5 yen → 20 yen ”and“ moving average 20 yen → 20 yen ”, which are stored by the game information management device 220 for each model, Or the calculated numerical value is displayed.

  The “model name” and the “rate” are the same as those in FIG. 43, and the other items are calculated and displayed for each item described in FIG. For example, in FIG. 43, “1” to “5” are registered as “unit numbers” for the “A” model, and the average value for each item is the column of model name “A” in FIG. Is displayed.

  As described above, the server device 2 according to the present embodiment has the “total sales (yen)”, “investment sales (yen)”, “replay (yen)”, “total mobile sales (yen) for each table or model. ) ”,“ Movement 5 yen → 5 yen ”,“ Movement 20 yen → 5 yen ”,“ Movement 5 yen → 20 yen ”and“ Movement 20 yen → 20 yen ”can also output form data for each item. doing. In particular, for “total mobile sales (yen)”, whether or not the game media is lent out by the above-described normal processing (“moving 5 yen → 5 yen”, “moving 20 yen → 20 yen”), and by the entry process Lending of game media is configured so that the form data can be output so that it is possible to identify whether the game media is rented (“moving 20 yen → 5 yen”, “moving 20 yen → 20 yen”). As for the game store side, it is possible to properly grasp whether it is due to normal replay or due to entry replay, so that it is possible for the player to enter and replay highly convenient, The amusement store can appropriately manage sales and analyze sales.

  In the present embodiment, the rental of game media based on the stored ball information held by the player who is a member (“replay (yen)”) and the rental of game media based on the count held ball information held by the player The form data is output as a separate item ("total mobile sales (yen)"), but is not limited to this.

  For example, without distinguishing between the stored ball information held by the player who is a member and the count held ball information held by the player, the entry rate (for stored ball information, Based on the rate) and the destination rate, it can be selected from “Moving 5 yen → 5 yen”, “Moving 20 yen → 5 yen”, “Moving 5 yen → 20 yen” or “Moving 20 yen → 20 yen”. A numerical value may be recorded in any item.

  By configuring in this way, regardless of whether the player is a member or a non-member, whether or not the rental of game media is due to normal replay or entry replay Since the store can properly grasp, the amusement store can appropriately perform sales management and sales analysis from another viewpoint.

  Further, for example, it is possible to divide the game medium based on the stored ball information held by the player who is a member (“replay (yen)”) and further output the form data. Specifically, “replay (yen)” is set to “total replay (yen)”, and further items are “replay 5 yen → 5 yen”, “replay 20 yen → 5 yen”, “replay 5 “Yen → 20 yen” or “replay 20 yen → 20 yen” may be provided.

  In this case, “replay 5 yen → 5 yen” means that the number of medals inserted into the pachislot machine 3b at the 5-yen rate is converted into an amount equivalent to the amount based on the 5-yen accumulation information held by the player. "Replay 20 yen → 5 yen" is the amount equivalent to the number of medals inserted into the pachislot machine 3b at the 5-yen rate based on the 20-yen accumulated ball information held by the player. "Replay 5 yen → 20 yen" indicates the number of medals inserted into the pachislot machine 3b at the 20 yen rate based on the 5 yen rate storage information held by the player. "Replay 20 yen → 20 yen" is shown in terms of the amount equivalent to the amount of money. The medal inserted into the pachislot machine 3b with a 20-yen rate based on the 20-yen accumulated ball information held by the player Showing the number of sheets converted to the equivalent amount To.

  By structuring in this way, with regard to the lending of game media, whether it is due to normal replay with stored balls, whether it is due to replaying with storage balls, or due to normal replay with holding balls, Since it is possible for the amusement store to appropriately grasp whether it is due to the re-playing with the holding ball, the amusement store can perform sales management and sales analysis more appropriately.

  In addition, “Move 5 yen → 5 yen”, “Replay 5 yen → 5 yen”, “Move 20 yen → 5 yen”, “Replay 20 yen → 5 yen”, “Move 5 yen → 20 yen” “Replay 5 yen → 20 yen”, “movement 20 yen → 20 yen” and “replay 20 yen → 20 yen” may be added together and output as form data. With this configuration, the amusement store can appropriately perform sales management and sales analysis from a more diversified viewpoint.

  Needless to say, each item of the form data to be output can be set as appropriate at the game store side. Only a part of each item described above may be displayed. By configuring in this way, only the most necessary information on the amusement store side can be output as form data, so that the amusement store can perform sales management and sales analysis more appropriately.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of a sales analysis menu screen displayed on the display unit 250 of the server device 2. That is, a display example of the display unit 250 when the main menu “Hall management” is selected by the input operation to the input unit 230 and the sub menu “Sales analysis” is further selected is shown.

  In FIG. 40, the icon of the main menu is displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 38 described above, and the lower window screen is a submenu of the submenu “Sales Analysis” and displays a sub-menu for displaying daily sales data. An icon of the menu “business daily report” and an icon of a sub menu “model analysis” for displaying the model analysis result from various data are displayed.

  Here, an example of model analysis data displayed on the display unit 250 of the server device 2 when the submenu “model analysis” is selected by an input operation to the input unit 230 will be described with reference to FIG. To do. In this figure, the model-specific analysis data of the pachislot machine 3b will be described as an example. The display of model-specific analysis data is not limited to that displayed on the display unit 250, and may be output from the output unit 240. In other words, it may be displayed by a method that can be managed and analyzed at the game store side.

  In the example of model-specific analysis data shown in FIG. 45, “model name”, “trend”, “operation”, “introduction (week)”, “evaluation”, and “suggestion” are provided as items. An analysis result or the like based on a numerical value stored or calculated by the information management device 220 is displayed.

  First, the “model name” is the same as in FIGS. 43 and 44. Although not shown in the drawing, as shown in FIG. 44, the “A” to “G” models have 20 slots, and the “Y” and “Z” models have 5 slots.

  The “trend” refers to “total sales average (yen)”, “investment sales average (yen)”, “replay average (yen)”, “Total moving sales average (yen)”, “Moving average 5 yen → 5 yen”, “Moving average 20 yen → 5 yen”, “Moving average 5 yen → 20 yen” and “Moving average 20 yen → 20 yen” The analysis results based on numerical values are shown.

  For example, “Investment sales average (yen)”, “Replay average (yen)” and “Total mobile sales average (yen)” are all specified threshold values (an example is “Investment sales average (yen) ) ”Is“ 10000 ”or more,“ Replay Average (Yen) ”is“ 2500 ”or more, and“ Total Moving Sales Average (Yen) ”is“ 4000 ”or more). , “Average” is displayed as “trend”.

  In addition, for example, at 20 slots, the numerical value of “moving average 5 yen → 20 yen” is compared with other numerical values with respect to a predetermined threshold value (an example is “total sales average (yen)”). If the percentage of the value of “moving average 5 yen → 20 yen” has reached 40% or more), or in 5 slots, the value of “moving average 5 yen → 5 yen” is compared with other figures. , If the percentage of the value of “moving average 5 yen → 5 yen” is 40% or more of the numerical value of “total sales average (yen)” is an example, “Trend” is displayed as “maining from 5 yen”.

  Also, for example, at 20 slots, the numerical value of “moving average 20 yen → 20 yen” is compared with other numerical values with respect to a predetermined threshold value (an example is “total sales average (yen)”). When the ratio of the “moving average 20 yen → 20 yen” is 40% or more), or in 5 slots, the “moving average 20 yen → 5 yen” value is compared with other values. , If the percentage of the value of “moving average 20 yen → 5 yen” is 40% or more of the value of “total sales average (yen)” is an example, “Trend” is displayed as “maining from 20 yen”.

  In addition, for example, in comparison with other numerical values, the “investment sales average (yen)” is a predetermined threshold value (for example, the “total sales average (yen)” When the percentage of the numerical value of “yen)” has reached 60% or more), “cash investment main” is displayed as “trend”.

  Further, for example, in comparison with other numerical values, the value of “replay average (yen)” is a predetermined threshold (for example, “total replay average (yen)” with respect to the value of “replay average (yen)”. If the ratio of the numerical value of “yen)” reaches 60% or more), “replay main” is displayed as “trend”.

  “Operation” indicates an analysis result based on the numerical values of “out average (sheets)” and “safe average (sheets)”, which is referred to when the above-described model-specific form data is output. However, instead of these, or together with them, the analysis result based on the numerical value of “total sales average (yen)” may be shown.

  For example, the numerical value of “out average (sheet)” or “safe average (sheet)”, or “out average (sheet)” and “safe average (sheet)” is equal to or greater than a first threshold (which is an example, If the numerical value of “out average (sheets)” and “safe average (sheets)” is “20000” or more), “high” is displayed as “operation”, and the second is less than the first threshold, but the second If it is equal to or more than the threshold value (for example, the value of “out average (sheets)” and “safe average (sheets)” is less than “20000” but “10000” or more), “medium” is set as “operation”. If it is less than the second threshold (for example, the value of “out average (sheets)” and “safe average (sheets)” is less than “10000”), “low” is displayed as “operation”. The

  “Introduction (week)” indicates the week number since the game shop was installed.

  The “evaluation” is a comprehensive analysis of the analysis result of the above-mentioned “trend” and the analysis result of “operation”, and shows the result in an easy-to-understand manner to the store clerk of the game shop. For example, for the “D” model whose “trend” is “Cash investment main” but “Operation” is “High”, “Cash investment is main and the customer delinquency rate is good” is displayed. “F” models with “Medium” are displayed as “Cash investment main and the customer delinquency rate is normal”, and “G” models with “Low” operation are “Cash investment main and customer” "The stagnation rate is bad."

  “Proposal” refers to the analysis result of “trend”, the analysis result of “operation”, and “introduction (week)”, and analyzes the results, considering the increase / decrease of the platform, As a proposal such as an examination or examination of the loan rate, it is presented in an easy-to-understand manner to the store clerk of the amusement store. In particular, even if “trend” is “moving main from 5 yen” and “introduction (week)” is the “15th” week, “operation” is “medium” and “B” is 20 slots. "For models, display" consideration of moving to 5 yen "and analyze that if the lending rate is changed to 5 yen, the operation will be higher and the associated revenue (or customers) can be expected. Proposals can be made from the results. Also, “Y” model with “trend” as “moving main from 20 yen”, “introduction (week)” as “6th week”, “operation” as “high”, and 5 slots For, by suggesting from the analysis results that "Looking at moving to 20 yen" will be displayed, and if the lending rate is changed to 20 yen, the operation will be higher and the associated revenue (or attracting customers) can be expected. Is possible.

  As described above, the server device 2 in the present embodiment analyzes the model based on the numerical value of each item, which is referred to when the model-specific form data is output, and evaluates according to the analysis result. In accordance with whether the rental of game media is due to normal replay or entry replay, for example, evaluation of the rate set for that model, etc. Therefore, it is possible to conduct sales at a game store more suited to the preference of the player. Further, in the server device 2 in the present embodiment, the analysis is performed for each table based on the numerical value of each item that is referred to when the above-mentioned table data is output, and the evaluation according to the analysis result is performed. It may be configured to be executable. In this case, in addition to the above, for example, it can be evaluated whether or not each vehicle is installed in an amusement store.

  Note that the items referred to in the description of FIG. 45 are merely examples, and analysis by model is performed based on the numerical values of all items or other items shown in the present embodiment, and evaluations according to the analysis results are performed. It goes without saying that can be configured to be executable. For example, in addition to the above items, the ratio (item “recovery rate”) that can be recovered by the accumulated total surplus (that is, the profit actually obtained) to the purchase price of the model to be analyzed is taken into account. Thus, it is also possible to carry out analysis by model. That is, even if the analysis results are the same, if the “recovery rate” has reached a predetermined threshold (for example, the ratio is 80% or more), “replacement review” is displayed as “suggestion”. If not, “maintenance” may be displayed as “suggestion”. By comprising in this way, it becomes possible to make the proposal according to the intention of the game store side more.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation setting menu screen displayed on the display unit 250 of the server device 2. That is, a display example of the display unit 250 when the main menu “operation setting” is selected by an input operation to the input unit 230 is shown.

  In FIG. 41, the icon of the selected main menu “operation setting” is displayed in a display mode different from other icons (for example, the inside of the icon is displayed with diagonal lines), and the window screen below it is displayed. Is a submenu of the main menu “operation setting”, and displays the above-mentioned icons of “member operation setting”, “entrance operation setting”, “unit setting”, and “unit data setting”.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of a boarding operation setting menu screen displayed on the display unit 250 of the server device 2. That is, a display example of the display unit 250 when the main menu “operation setting” is selected by the input operation to the input unit 230 and the submenu “entry operation setting” is further selected is shown.

  In FIG. 42, the icon of the main menu is displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 41 described above, and the lower window screen is a submenu of the submenu “entry operation setting”, and the consent condition at the time of entry The submenu “consent condition setting” icon and the submenu “entry upper limit setting” icon for setting the upper limit condition upon boarding are displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the server device 2 sets the consent condition or the entry upper limit condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as comprising so that a setting can be performed. In this case, the touch panel LCD 16 can be configured to display the above-described main menu and sub menu and perform various settings by touch operations on the touch panel LCD 16. Further, the server device 2 may be configured to perform the above-described consent condition determination process (step S143 in FIG. 13) and the entry upper limit determination process (step S141 in FIG. 13).

  Here, as an example of the agreement condition that can be set by the server device 2 when the submenu “consent condition setting” is selected by an input operation to the input unit 230, setting of the agreement condition according to the amount equivalent to the usage amount is set. Alternatively, the consent condition can be set according to the number of game media used. In the explanation of the example of the agreement conditions that can be set by the server device 2, a pachinko gaming unit set with a 4-yen rate and a pachinko gaming unit set with a 1-yen rate will be described as examples. The present invention is not limited, and the same applies to a pachislot gaming unit in which a 20 yen rate is set and a pachislot gaming unit in which a 5 yen rate is set. In addition, when applied to a pachislot gaming unit, the number of balls shown in each of the following consent conditions may be the number of medals corresponding to the same amount of money, or may be the number of medals corresponding to different amounts of money.

  For example, when the consent condition is set so that consent is obtained every time the amount equivalent to the usage amount reaches a predetermined amount (for example, equivalent to 10,000 yen), one of the following (A) to (C) is set: If so, it can be configured to require consent.

(A) When 2,500 balls are used in one pachi as 4 yen rate holding information.
(I) When 10,000 balls are used in 4 pachis as 1-yen coin holding information.
(C) When 1,250 balls are used in 1 pachi as 4 yen rate holding information, and 5,000 balls are used in 4 pachis as 1 yen rate holding information.

  Also, for example, when the consent condition is set so that consent is obtained every time the number of game media used reaches a predetermined number of game media (for example, 2,500 balls), the following (D) to (F) If either is satisfied, it can be configured to require consent.

(D) When 2,500 balls are used in 1 pachi as 4 yen rate holding information.
(E) When 2,500 balls are used in 4 pachis as 1-yen holding information.
(F) When 1,250 balls are used in 1 pachi as 4-yen holding information, and 1,250 balls are used in 4 pachis as 1-yen holding information.

  Further, instead of the number of used game media, it may be set so that consent is obtained every time the number of payout game media reaches a predetermined number of game media (for example, 2500 balls). In this case, when either of the following (ki) or (ku) is satisfied, it can be configured such that consent is required.

(Ki) When 625 balls (2,500 balls paid out) are used in 1 pachi as 4 yen rate holding information.
(H) When 2,500 balls (625 payouts) are used in 4 pachis as 1-yen coin holding information.

  In addition, it cannot be overemphasized that the breakdown regarding the said (c) and (f) is not restricted above, and was described as an example to the last. In short, even if the use of the possession ball information by entering and crossing between multiple rates, the equivalent amount of money used, the number of used game media or the number of paid out game media is set as a constant as the consent condition. It is what.

  As described above, even if the use of the possession ball information by entering / leaving is spread between a plurality of rates, it is possible to set the amount equivalent to the use amount, the number of used game media, or the number of paid-out game media as a consent condition. Therefore, it is possible to indicate to the player the amount equivalent to the amount of money used for entry, the number of used game media, or the number of paid-out game media by obtaining their consent. Can be improved.

  Also, one or a plurality of combinations among the above (a) to (ku) may be settable. For example, combining only the consent conditions related to the 4-yen rate ((a), (e), (ki)) or only the agreement conditions related to the 1-yen rate ((a), (e), (ku)) It can also be set. By configuring in this way, it is possible to obtain consent only for entry at a predetermined entry source rate, and to suggest that there is a possibility of reaching the entrance limit described later. Convenience can be improved.

  In addition, as an example of the entry upper limit condition that can be set by the server device 2 when the submenu “entry upper limit setting” is selected by an input operation to the input unit 230, the entry according to the entry source rate is given as an example. Examples of the setting of the upper limit condition, the setting of the entrance upper limit condition according to the entrance destination rate, or the setting of the entrance upper limit condition according to the entrance source rate and the entrance destination rate can be given. In the description of the example of the entry upper limit condition that can be set by the server device 2, a pachinko gaming unit set with a 4-yen rate and a pachinko gaming unit set with a 1-yen rate will be described as examples. The present invention is not limited to this, and the same applies to a pachislot gaming unit in which a 20 yen rate is set and a pachislot gaming unit in which a 5 yen rate is set. In addition, when applied to a pachislot gaming unit, the number of balls shown in each of the following consent conditions may be the number of medals corresponding to the same amount of money, or may be the number of medals corresponding to different amounts of money.

  For example, when the upper limit of entrance is set according to the entrance source rate as the entrance upper limit condition, the upper limit of entrance is reached when any of the following (1) to (6) is satisfied. Can be configured.

(1) In the case of entering 10 times with the 4 yen rate as the entry source rate.
(2) When 1,000 balls are used in one pachi with a 4 yen rate as the entry source rate.
(3) When paying 2,000 balls in one pachi with a 4 yen rate as the entry source rate.
(4) In the case where the transfer is executed 5 times with the 1 yen rate as the entry source rate.
(5) When 2,000 balls are used in 4 pachis with a 1 yen rate as the entry source rate.
(6) When paying 1,000 balls in 4 pachis with a 1 yen rate as the entry source rate.

  For example, when the upper limit of entry is set according to the destination rate as the entry upper limit condition, the upper limit of entry is satisfied when any of the following (7) to (12) is satisfied Can be configured to reach.

(7) When entering 10 times with the 4 yen rate as the destination rate.
(8) When 1,000 balls are used in 4 pachis with a 4-yen rate as a destination rate.
(9) When paying 2,000 balls in 4 pachis with a 4-yen rate as a destination rate.
(10) In case of entering 5 times with 1 yen rate as the destination rate.
(11) When 1 yen rate is used as the destination rate and 2,000 balls are used in one pachi.
(12) When 1,000 yen is paid out in one pachi with a 1 yen rate as the destination rate.

  In addition, for example, when the upper limit of entry is set according to the entry source rate and the destination rate as the entry upper limit condition, when any of the following (13) to (18) is satisfied: The upper limit of entry can be reached.

(13) In the case where the entry is executed 10 times with the 4 yen rate as the entry source rate and the 1 yen rate as the entry destination rate.
(14) A case where 1,000 balls are used in one pachi with a 4-yen rate as the entry source rate and a 1-yen rate as the destination rate.
(15) When paying 2,000 balls in one pachi with the 4 yen rate as the entry source rate and the 1 yen rate as the destination rate.
(16) When the transfer is executed 5 times with the 1 yen rate as the entry source rate and the 4 yen rate as the destination rate.
(17) In the case where 2,000 balls are used in 4 pachis with a 1 yen rate as the entrance rate and a 4 yen rate as the destination rate.
(18) When paying 1,000 balls in 4 pachis with a 1 yen rate as the entry rate and a 4 yen rate as the destination rate.

  In addition, regarding the above (1) to (18), the number of times of execution, the used ball information (for the number of balls) and the number of balls paid out are not limited to the above, but are described as examples only Needless to say. In short, when setting the entry upper limit condition, it is possible to set only the entry source rate as a reference, it is possible to set only the entry rate, and the entry source rate and the entry rate are set as the reference. It is configured so that it can be set as a reference.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the entrance upper limit condition can be set to an appropriate entrance upper limit condition in consideration of the operation of the own store and the tendency of the player on the game store side. Convenience regarding entry can be improved. In addition, when setting the entry upper limit condition, it is preferable that the entry upper limit condition can be set based on the rate set in each of the counters 1.

  In the present embodiment, the entry upper limit condition is set based on the rate set in each vehicle counting device 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one day regardless of the rate The number of balls that can be entered per day or the amount that can be entered per day may be set as the entry upper limit condition.

  When the maximum number of balls that can be entered per day is adopted, the number of balls that can be replayed by boarding can be made constant. And a player who does not have a ball (that is, a player who plays a game by inserting cash) can be alleviated.

  For example, when 2,000 balls are set as the upper limit of the number of balls that can be entered per day, if a game is played in one pachi using the ball information for 125 balls as the ball information of the 4-yen rate In one pachi, 500 balls (125 balls × 4) will be paid out. In this case, the remaining number of balls that can be entered is 1,500 balls (2,000 balls-500 balls). After that, when a game is played in 4 pachis using 1,000 balls worth of ball information as 1-yen rate holding information, 250 balls (1,000 balls ÷ 4) are paid out in 4 pachis. It will be. In this case, the remaining number of balls that can be entered is 1,250 balls (1,500 balls-250 balls). Thus, even if boarding is performed in various ways, the number of balls that can be boarded per day can be made constant.

  In addition, when adopting a configuration that sets an upper limit for the amount of money that can be entered per day, the amount of money that can be replayed by boarding can be made constant, ensuring the convenience of boarding, Unfairness between a player who has a ball and a player who does not have a ball (that is, a player who is playing a game by inserting cash) can be alleviated.

  For example, when 10,000 yen is set as the upper limit of the amount that can be entered per day, a game is played in one pachi using the possession information for 1,000 balls as possession information at a 4-yen rate. In one pachi, 4,000 balls (1,000 balls × 4) will be paid out, and the amount corresponding to this will be 4,000 yen. In this case, the remaining boardable amount is 6,000 yen (10,000 yen-4,000 yen). After that, if a game is played in 4 pachis using the 6000 ball holding information as 1-yen money holding information, 1,500 balls (6,000 balls ÷ 4) are obtained in 4 pachis. The amount to be paid out will be 6,000 yen. In this case, the remaining amount that can be entered will be 0 yen (6,000 yen-6,000 yen), reaching the upper limit of the amount that can be entered, and further entry will be restricted. Become. Thus, even if boarding is performed in various modes, the amount of money that can be boarded per day can be made constant.

  Here, in the case of adopting a configuration in which an upper limit is set for the number of balls that can be entered or the amount that can be entered, whether or not the upper limit is reached is correlated with the card identification information in the server device 2. Although it will be discriminated, the card is a counting card, and when the holding ball information becomes 0, the card is not returned (collected). In this case, there is a possibility that the counting card is returned again in association with the possession information of another player. Then, another player may take over the upper limit of the player who used the counting card first.

  Therefore, in the case of adopting a configuration in which an upper limit is set for the number of balls that can be entered or the amount that can be entered, the facial data described above is used to determine whether or not the server device 2 reaches the upper limit value. It is good. That is, the server device 2 determines whether or not the facial data matches. If it is determined that the facial data matches, the server device 2 continues counting whether the facial data reaches the upper limit as it is and the facial data matches. If it is determined not to do so, the upper limit value may be reset. By comprising in this way, even if it is a case where the structure which sets an upper limit to the number of balls which can be entered or the amount which can be carried in is employable, it can be determined correctly whether the upper limit is reached. .

  Further, when the entry upper limit condition is set based on the rate set in each vehicle counting device 1, the player can transfer the maximum number of balls that can be entered or the upper limit of the amount that can be entered. It is good also as a structure which can be selected (entrance upper limit transfer function). For example, taking the number of balls that can be entered as an example, if 10,000 balls have already been entered from the 1-yen holding information, the number of balls that can be entered at the 4-yen rate The upper limit may be transferred as the upper limit of the number of balls that can be entered at the 1-yen rate. In this case, 4,000 balls (1,000 balls x 4) of ball information can be loaded from the ball information at the rate of 1 yen, and the upper limit of the number of balls that can be loaded is set. Even in the store, the convenience of boarding can be further improved. Of course, the amusement store may be able to set whether to enable or disable the entry upper limit transfer function.

  Further, in the present embodiment, once the entry upper limit condition is reached, entry on that day is restricted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, after the entry upper limit condition is reached. However, when a certain amount of money (for example, 10,000 yen) is inserted and a game medium is paid out according to the amount of money (for example, 2,500 balls are paid out in 4 pachis). May clear the entry upper limit condition. That is, when a predetermined amount of money is inserted and a game medium is paid out according to the amount of money, the player may be able to enter again. In this case, the game store may be able to set the fixed amount.

  With this configuration, it is possible to achieve a balance between a player who wishes to continue the game even after reaching the boarding upper limit condition, and a game store that has obtained a certain profit. It is possible to improve the convenience of entering the ball.

  As mentioned above, according to the server apparatus and each stand counting device concerning this embodiment, the following server devices and each stand counting device can be provided.

  A server device (for example, server device 2) that manages each device counting device (for example, each device counting device 1) provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3), and the value per unit gaming medium Rate settings that can be set to correspond to each of the counters (for example, a 5-yen rate with a value of 5 yen per sheet, a 20-yen rate with a value of 20 yen per sheet) Settable by means (for example, information setting unit 201e), identification information management unit (for example, card information storage unit 202a) for managing the identification information of the storage medium accepted by each counter, and the rate setting unit For each rate, a ball information storage means (for example, a ball information storage unit by rate 202c) that can store the player's ball information in association with the identification information, and each of the counters is stored in the memory. In the case of accepting the body and when there is a payout instruction from the player, based on the ball information stored in the ball information storage means in association with the identification information of the storage medium, Based on the control result by the game medium payout control means (for example, the ball management device 200) for executing the game medium payout control by each counter, and at least for each gaming machine. Or data output means (for example, output unit 240) capable of outputting predetermined sales data generated for each type of gaming machine, wherein the game medium payout control means includes identification information of the storage medium When the ball information stored in association with the ball information storage unit is the ball information based on the rate set by the rate setting unit, based on the rate, Normal processing means for enabling normal processing to execute the game medium payout control by each counter counting device (for example, when the 20 yen rate is set, the 20 yen rate The game medium lending process based on information) and the ball information stored in the ball information storage unit in association with the identification information of the storage medium are different from the rate set by the rate setting unit. In the case of the ball information by rate, it is possible to perform a boarding process in which the game media payout control is executed by each of the counter counting devices by converting into the ball information of the rate set by the rate setting means. Boarding processing means (for example, when a 20 yen rate is set, processing at the time of lending game media based on 5 yen rate possession information by the possession management device 200), The predetermined sales data is generated based on at least the processing result by the normal processing means and the processing result by the boarding processing means (for example, the stand-by form data shown in FIG. 43 and the model-specific form shown in FIG. 44). Data).

  Further, in the server device described above, evaluation execution means (for example, as shown in FIG. 45 by the display unit 250) capable of executing evaluation for each gaming machine or each type of gaming machine based on the predetermined sales data. A server apparatus, further comprising: display of model-specific analysis data).

  It is provided for each gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3) and is connected to a server device (for example, server device 2) that manages information related to gaming. Thus, a rate with a different value per unit gaming medium (for example, a 5-yen rate with a value of 5 yen per piece, a 20-yen rate with a value of 20 yen per piece) is made to correspond to the gaming machine. Rate setting means (for example, the information updating unit 100c) that can be set by the player, and for each rate that can be set by the rate setting means, the ball information storage means that can store the player's possession information (for example, rate-specific possession) A ball information storage unit 103c), a storage medium receiving means (for example, a card reader / writer 104) capable of receiving a storage medium storing information corresponding to the ball information, and a payout instruction from the player. Game medium payout means (for example, control of the payout device 106 by the control unit 100) for executing medium payout control, and information transmission means (for example, the information transmission unit 100b) for transmitting information to the server device, The storage medium receiving means accepts the storage medium even if the storage medium stores information corresponding to possession information at a rate different from the rate set by the rate setting means. When the game medium payout means stores information corresponding to the ball information according to the rate set by the rate setting means in the storage medium received by the storage medium receiving means, Based on the rate, the normal processing (for example, when the 20 yen rate is set) is executed in the control unit 100 to execute the game medium payout control. Game media lending processing based on the possession information of the 20 yen rate), and possession information at a rate different from the rate set by the rate setting means on the storage medium received by the storage medium receiving means When corresponding information is stored, a boarding process (for example, a 20-yen rate is set) that executes payout control of the game medium in terms of the ball holding information of the rate set by the rate setting means. And the information transmission means includes information related to a processing result of the normal process, and the boarding process. Information is transmitted so that the information related to the processing result by the server device can be identified by the server device (for example, transmission of rate information to the server device 2). Each unit counting device.

  According to the above server device and each counter counting device, it is possible for the game store side to appropriately grasp whether the rental of game media is due to normal replay or due to entry replay. The game store can appropriately perform sales management and sales analysis while making it possible for the player to enter and replay with high convenience.

  Further, according to the above server device, depending on whether the lending of the game medium is based on normal replay or on-board replay, for example, the rate set for the model is evaluated. By making it possible to execute, it becomes possible to conduct sales at a game store more suited to the player's preference.

  Moreover, according to each counter counting apparatus and server apparatus which concern on this embodiment, the following each counter counting apparatus and server apparatus can be provided.

  Each unit counting device (for example, each unit counting device 1) provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3), and a rate (for example, a value per ball) having a different value per unit gaming medium. Rate setting means (for example, the information updating unit 100c) capable of setting a 1 yen rate of 1 yen and a 4 yen rate having a value of 4 yen per ball) corresponding to the gaming machine, and the rate setting For each rate that can be set by the means, a possession information storage means (for example, a rate-specific possession information storage unit 103c) capable of storing the player's possession information, and a storage medium for storing information corresponding to the possession information Storage medium accepting means (for example, card reader / writer 104) capable of accepting a game medium, and game medium payout means (for example, payout by the control unit 100) for executing game medium payout control in accordance with a payout instruction from the player 106) and the ball information stored in the ball information storage means based on the rate set by the rate setting means when the game medium payout control by the game medium payout means is executed. , And the storage medium receiving means is set in the storage medium by the rate setting means. Even if the information corresponding to the ball information at a rate different from the current rate is stored, the storage medium can be accepted, and the game medium payout means is accepted by the storage medium receiving means. If the information corresponding to the ball information according to the rate set by the rate setting means is stored in the storage medium, based on the rate Normal processing for executing game medium payout control (for example, processing at the time of lending game media based on 4-ball rate holding information when the 4-yen rate is set) and the storage medium The rate set by the rate setting means when the storage medium received by the receiving means stores information corresponding to the ball information at a rate different from the rate set by the rate setting means. Entry processing (for example, when the 4-yen rate is set, the control unit 100 rents out game media based on the 1-yen holding information). And the game medium payout control by the game medium payout means is executed by the game medium payout means. When the update result satisfies a predetermined consent condition, an agreement request means (for example, an agreement condition determination process shown in FIG. 13) for requesting consent from the player at the time of the entry process and the predetermined agreement condition are set. Each of the counter counting devices, further comprising possible agreement condition setting means (for example, agreement condition setting by each counter counting device 1).

  Further, in each of the car counters described above, the consent condition setting means has the possession information updating means according to the processing result of the boarding process of the game medium payout means as the predetermined consent condition. Each counter counting device characterized in that it is possible to set an amount equivalent to the usage amount based on the update result of the ball information (for example, setting of consent conditions (a) to (c)).

  Further, in each of the car counters described above, the consent condition setting means has the possession information updating means according to the processing result of the boarding process of the game medium payout means as the predetermined consent condition. Each vehicle counting device characterized in that the number of game media to be used or the number of game media to be paid out can be set based on the update result of the ball information (for example, setting of consent conditions (e) to (ku)).

  Further, in each of the above-described counter counting devices, the agreement condition changing means that allows the player to change the predetermined agreement condition set by the agreement condition setting means (for example, the agreement condition changing process shown in FIG. 10). ) Further comprising a counter.

  A server device (for example, each unit counting device 2) that manages each unit counting device (for example, each unit counting device 1) provided corresponding to the gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3), and per unit game medium Different rates (for example, a 1-yen rate of 1 yen per ball and a 4-yen rate of 4 yen per ball) can be set in correspondence with each counter. Set by rate setting means (for example, information setting unit 201e), identification information management means (for example, card information storage unit 202a) for managing the identification information of the storage medium accepted by each of the counters, and the rate setting means For each possible rate, a ball information storage means (for example, a ball information storage unit by rate 202c) that can store the player's ball information in association with the identification information, and each of the counter counting devices stores the information. Medium And when each player receives a payout instruction from the player, each ball is stored on the basis of the ball information stored in the ball information storage means in association with the identification information of the storage medium. A game medium payout control means (for example, a handball management device 200) for executing game medium payout control by the stand counting device, and each of the stand counting devices executes payout control of game media according to a payout instruction from the player. In this case, based on the rate set by the rate setting means, the possession information update means (for example, possession ball) that updates the possession information stored in the possession information storage means in association with the identification information. Management device 200), and the game medium payout control means stores the ball information stored in the ball information storage means in association with the identification information of the storage medium. In the case of the ball information at the rate set by the stage, based on the rate, normal processing means (for example, 4) that enables the normal processing to execute the game medium payout control by each of the counter counting devices. When the yen rate is set, the game information lending unit associates the game medium lending process based on the 4-yen rate possession information by the possession management device 200 with the identification information of the storage medium. When the stored ball information is the ball information at a rate different from the rate set by the rate setting unit, it is converted into the ball information of the rate set by the rate setting unit. A boarding processing means that enables boarding processing to execute the game medium payout control by each of the counter counting devices (for example, when a 4-yen rate is set, the coin management device 2 Game media lending processing based on 1-yen rate possession information by 00), and when the game media payout control by the entry processing means is executed, the possession information by the possession information update means When the result of updating the ball information satisfies a predetermined agreement condition, consent request means (for example, an agreement condition determination process by the server device 2) for requesting the player to agree on each of the counting devices during the entry process. And an agreement condition setting means (for example, agreement condition setting by the server device 2) capable of setting the predetermined agreement condition.

  According to each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices and server devices, it is possible to set appropriate consent conditions in consideration of the operation of the own store and the player's tendency on the game store side, so that it is possible to enter and replay Therefore, it is possible to obtain an appropriate agreement between the player side and the amusement store side, and it is possible to improve the convenience of entry.

  In addition, according to each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices, even if the use of the holding ball information by entering and straddling is between a plurality of rates, as the consent condition, the amount equivalent to the amount of money used, the number of game media used or the paid game media By making it possible to set the number to be constant, it is possible to suggest to the player the amount equivalent to the use amount related to entry, the number of used game media, or the number of paid-out game media by obtaining their consent. It is possible to improve the convenience of entering the holding ball.

  In addition, according to each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices, since the consent condition set on the game store side can be changed on the player side, the player can enter in accordance with his / her intention. Therefore, the convenience related to entering the ball can be improved.

  Moreover, according to each counter counting apparatus and server apparatus which concern on this embodiment, the following each counter counting apparatus and server apparatus can be provided.

  Each unit counting device (for example, each unit counting device 1) provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3), and a rate (for example, a value per ball) having a different value per unit gaming medium. Rate setting means (for example, the information updating unit 100c) capable of setting a 1 yen rate of 1 yen and a 4 yen rate having a value of 4 yen per ball) corresponding to the gaming machine, and the rate setting For each rate that can be set by the means, a possession information storage means (for example, a rate-specific possession information storage unit 103c) capable of storing the player's possession information, and a storage medium for storing information corresponding to the possession information Storage medium accepting means (for example, card reader / writer 104) capable of accepting a game medium, and game medium payout means (for example, payout by the control unit 100) for executing game medium payout control in accordance with a payout instruction from the player 106) and the ball information stored in the ball information storage means based on the rate set by the rate setting means when the game medium payout control by the game medium payout means is executed. , And the storage medium receiving means is set in the storage medium by the rate setting means. Even if the information corresponding to the ball information at a rate different from the current rate is stored, the storage medium can be accepted, and the game medium payout means is accepted by the storage medium receiving means. If the information corresponding to the ball information according to the rate set by the rate setting means is stored in the storage medium, based on the rate Normal processing for executing game medium payout control (for example, processing at the time of lending game media based on 4-ball rate holding information when the 4-yen rate is set) and the storage medium The rate set by the rate setting means when the storage medium received by the receiving means stores information corresponding to the ball information at a rate different from the rate set by the rate setting means. Entry processing (for example, when the 4-yen rate is set, the control unit 100 rents out game media based on the 1-yen holding information). When the predetermined entry upper limit condition is satisfied, entry restriction means for restricting execution of the game medium payout control by the entry process (for example, as shown in FIG. 13). And a boarding upper limit condition setting means capable of setting the predetermined boarding upper limit condition (for example, boarding upper limit condition setting by each of the counters 1). Each counter counting device.

  Further, in each of the vehicle counters described above, the entrance upper limit condition setting means sets the predetermined entrance upper limit condition to a rate different from a rate set by the rate setting means (for example, an entry source) Each vehicle counter can be set based on (rate) (for example, setting of entry upper limit conditions (1) to (6)).

  Further, in each of the vehicle counters described above, the entry upper limit condition setting unit is configured to set the predetermined entry upper limit condition based on a rate (for example, a visit destination rate) set by the rate setting unit. Each counter is characterized in that it can be set (for example, setting of entrance upper limit conditions (7) to (12)).

  Further, in each of the vehicle counters described above, the entrance upper limit condition setting means sets the predetermined entrance upper limit condition to a rate different from a rate set by the rate setting means (for example, an entry source) Rate) and a rate set by the rate setting means (for example, a destination rate) (for example, setting of entrance upper limit conditions (13) to (18)) Each counter counting device.

  Further, in each of the vehicle counters described above, the entry upper limit condition setting means may determine the number of executions of the entry process (for example, the entry upper limit condition (1), (4) as the predetermined entry upper limit condition. ), (7), (10), (13), (16)), or the result of updating the possession information by the possession information updating means according to the processing result of the entry processing of the game medium payout means. Based on the number of used game media (for example, entrance upper limit conditions (2), (5), (8), (11), (14), (17)) or the number of payout game media (eg, entrance upper limit conditions (3 ), (6), (9), (12), (15), (18)), one or a plurality of conditions can be set.

  Further, in each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices, a money receiving means (for example, the bill validator 105) capable of receiving money, and a remaining amount information storage means (for example, storing the remaining amount information corresponding to the money received by the money receiving means) The rate set by the rate setting means when the game media payout control is executed by the game medium payout means according to the balance information stored in the balance information storage means 103d) and the balance information storage means And a remaining amount information updating unit (for example, an information updating unit 100c) for updating the remaining amount information stored in the remaining amount information storage unit, wherein the entry restriction unit includes the predetermined entry upper limit condition. Even when the amount of money is satisfied, if the remaining amount information is updated by the remaining amount information updating means (for example, 10,000 yen as a fixed amount) Money is turned of, the base counting apparatus characterized by releasing the restriction when there is a payout of 2,500 balls min) at 4 Pati corresponding to coins of $ 100.

  In addition, each of the above-described counter counting devices further includes entry restriction release condition setting means (for example, setting the fixed amount on the game store side) capable of setting the predetermined remaining amount information. Each counter counting device.

  A server device (for example, each unit counting device 2) that manages each unit counting device (for example, each unit counting device 1) provided corresponding to the gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3), and per unit game medium Different rates (for example, a 1-yen rate of 1 yen per ball and a 4-yen rate of 4 yen per ball) can be set in correspondence with each counter. Set by rate setting means (for example, information setting unit 201e), identification information management means (for example, card information storage unit 202a) for managing the identification information of the storage medium accepted by each of the counters, and the rate setting means For each possible rate, a ball information storage means (for example, a ball information storage unit by rate 202c) that can store the player's ball information in association with the identification information, and each of the counter counting devices stores the information. Medium And when each player receives a payout instruction from the player, each ball is stored on the basis of the ball information stored in the ball information storage means in association with the identification information of the storage medium. A game medium payout control means (for example, a handball management device 200) for executing game medium payout control by the stand counting device, and each of the stand counting devices executes payout control of game media according to a payout instruction from the player. In this case, based on the rate set by the rate setting means, the possession information update means (for example, possession ball) that updates the possession information stored in the possession information storage means in association with the identification information. Management device 200), and the game medium payout control means stores the ball information stored in the ball information storage means in association with the identification information of the storage medium. In the case of the ball information at the rate set by the stage, based on the rate, normal processing means (for example, 4) that enables the normal processing to execute the game medium payout control by each of the counter counting devices. When the yen rate is set, the game information lending unit associates the game medium lending process based on the 4-yen rate possession information by the possession management device 200 with the identification information of the storage medium. When the stored ball information is the ball information at a rate different from the rate set by the rate setting unit, it is converted into the ball information of the rate set by the rate setting unit. A boarding processing means that enables boarding processing to execute the game medium payout control by each of the counter counting devices (for example, when a 4-yen rate is set, the coin management device 2 A game medium lending process based on 1-yen rate holding information by 00), and when the predetermined entry upper limit condition is satisfied, the execution of the game medium payout control by the entry process is restricted. Limiting means (for example, entry upper limit determination processing by the server apparatus 2) and entry upper limit condition setting means (for example, entry upper limit setting by the server apparatus 2) capable of setting the predetermined entry upper limit condition are further included. A server device comprising:

  According to each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices and server devices, it is possible to set an appropriate entry upper limit condition in consideration of the operation of the own store and the tendency of the player at the game store side, and it is possible to reenter and play In addition, it is possible to set an appropriate entrance upper limit that achieves an equitable balance between the player side and the game store side, and the convenience of entry can be improved.

  In addition, according to each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices, a certain amount of money is inserted even after the entry upper limit condition is reached and entry is restricted, and a game medium is paid out according to the amount of money. If done, the restrictions on entry will be lifted. The fixed amount can be set at the game store side. For this reason, it is possible to achieve a balance between players who wish to continue playing after reaching the upper limit of entry and a game shop that has earned a certain amount of profit. Can be improved.

  Moreover, according to each counter counting apparatus which concerns on this embodiment, the following each counter counting apparatus can be provided.

  In a game store, each device counting device (for example, each device counting device 1) provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 3), and a game medium counting means (for example, counting) capable of counting game media. Device 107), possession information storage means (for example, rate-specific possession information storage unit 103c) for storing player's possession information, and an operation unit (for example, a touch panel) that can accept a payout request operation from the player LCD 16), game medium payout control means (for example, control part 100) for controlling the payout of game media based on the ball information stored by the ball information storage means and the payout request operation to the operation part. ), And the ball information storage means stores first ball information storage means (for example, rate-specific holdings) for storing first ball information based on the number of game media counted by the game media counting means. Ball information memory 103 c) and the second holding information storage means for storing the second holding information different from the first holding information (for example, to the rate-specific holding information storage unit 103 c). The game medium payout control means performs the payout request operation when only the first ball information is stored in the ball information storage means. When the game medium is paid out based on the first holding ball information and only the second holding ball information is stored in the holding ball information storage means, the payout request operation is performed. When the game medium is paid out based on the second ball information, and the first ball information and the second ball information are stored by the ball information storage unit. When the payout request operation is performed, the first holding ball information or A first payout game based on the first ball information when the game medium payout is executed based on the second holding ball information and the game medium payout control means executes the game medium payout. A payout game medium number setting means (for example, each player) that can set the number of medium and the second payout game medium number based on the second holding ball information to a different payout game medium number according to the setting at the game shop side. Each counter counting device further comprising a payout number setting function realized by the counting device 1 or the server device.

  Further, in each of the car counters described above, the payout game medium number setting means sets the first payout game medium number to at least a specific prize in the game store where the car counter is installed. The number of game media that can be exchanged (for example, the number of game media that need to be exchanged for special prizes), an integral multiple of the number of exchangeable game media, or a number that can be divided by the number of exchangeable game media Each counter counting device.

  Further, in each of the above-described counter counting devices, a money receiving means (for example, the bill validator 105) capable of receiving money, and a money information storage means for storing money information according to the money amount received by the money receiving means. (For example, remaining amount information storage unit 103d), a lending operation unit (for example, touch panel LCD 16) capable of accepting a lending request operation based on money information stored in the money information storage means from the player, and at least the game Communicates with a management server (for example, server device 2) that manages the number of payout game media controlled by the medium payout control means for each type of the first holding ball information, the second holding ball information, and the money information. Communication means (for example, information transmission unit 100b), and the game medium payout control means stores a predetermined monetary amount ( For example, if the lending request operation is performed when the money information corresponding to 1,000 yen is stored, the payout of the third payout game medium number equal to the second payout game medium number is performed. (E.g., paying out 50 medals), the payout game medium number setting means sets the second payout game medium number or the third payout game medium number to at least each of the counter counting devices. The number of unit game media that can be lent corresponding to the predetermined amount of money at the game store installed (for example, the number of unit game media lent out for one loan request based on money information) (for example, The number of medals corresponding to 1,000 yen can be set), and the communication means can execute the payout of the first payout game medium number by the game medium payout control means. The second Predetermined information (for example, payout result information) is transmitted to the management server as different information when the payout of the number of outgoing game media is executed and when the payout of the third payout game media number is executed Each counter is characterized by that.

  According to each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls to the number of game media desired by the player by simply paying out the game media according to the set number of payouts. While making it possible to prevent a fraction of game media from being generated, it is possible to reduce the management effort and improve convenience.

  In addition, according to each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices, when a player desires to exchange his / her own counting ball information with only a specific prize, the player only receives a payout of game media according to the set payout number. Therefore, with a simple configuration, it is possible to prevent a fraction of the game media from being generated, and to further reduce the management effort and improve convenience.

  In addition, according to each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices, for example, even at a non-equivalent exchange store, by simply paying out game media according to the set number of payouts, it is possible to obtain the amount of coin information as many as the number of game media desired by the player. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the time and effort of management and improve convenience while making it possible to prevent a fraction of game media from being generated with a simple configuration. It will also contribute to operational management and smooth sales management.

  Moreover, according to each counter counting apparatus which concerns on this embodiment, the following each counter counting apparatus can be provided.

  Each unit counting device (for example, each unit counting device 1) provided corresponding to the gaming machine (for example, gaming machine 3), can display predetermined information and can accept operations from the player The touch panel (for example, the touch panel LCD 16) is different from the rate per unit game medium (for example, the 5 yen rate with a value of 5 yen per sheet, the 20 yen rate with a value of 20 yen per sheet) ) For each rate that can be set by the rate setting means (for example, the information updating unit 100c) and the rate setting means that can be set in correspondence with the gaming machine. Information storage means (for example, rate-specific possession ball information storage unit 103c) and storage medium receiving means (for example, card reader / writer 1) capable of receiving a storage medium that stores information corresponding to the possession information. 4), game medium payout means (for example, control of the payout device 106 by the control unit 100) for executing game medium payout control in accordance with a payout instruction operation to the touch panel from the player, and displayed on the touch panel Display content control means (for example, display control unit 100g) for controlling the display content to be displayed, wherein the storage medium receiving means is at a rate different from the rate set by the rate setting means on the storage medium. Even when information corresponding to the possession ball information is stored, the storage medium can be accepted, and the game medium payout means can set the rate setting on the storage medium received by the storage medium acceptance means. In the case where information corresponding to the ball information at the rate set by the means is stored, the game medium is based on the rate. Normal processing for executing payout control (for example, processing at the time of renting out game media based on the information about the 20-yen coins when the 20-yen rate is set) and the storage medium receiving means If the information corresponding to the ball information at a rate different from the rate set by the rate setting unit is stored in the stored storage medium, the ball holding information of the rate set by the rate setting unit A boarding process (for example, a gaming medium lending process based on 5 yen rate holding information when the 20 yen rate is set), which executes game medium payout control in terms of The display content control unit controls the display content displayed on the touch panel according to the ball information stored by the ball information storage unit (example) For example, each counter device characterized by the payout display control process shown in FIG.

  Further, in each of the vehicle counters described above, the display content control means includes a first screen that is normally displayed on the touch panel, and a switching instruction operation from the player to the touch panel (an operation button by the player “advance” The first screen display content control means for controlling the display content displayed on the first screen, and the second screen displayed by switching to the second screen displayed according to “ Second screen display content control means for controlling the display content displayed on the two screens, and the first screen includes the payout instruction operation based on the possessed ball information stored in the retained ball information storing means. A first display area (for example, the first display area 161) that displays a payout operation display section (for example, a “payout” operation button) that can be received, and a game operation display section that can receive other operations are displayed. 2 display areas (for example, the second display area 162) are provided, and the first screen display content control means displays in the first display area according to the ball information stored by the ball information storage means. Each display device is controlled to control the display content of the payout operation display unit (for example, the payout display control process shown in FIG. 10).

  Further, in each of the counter counting devices described above, the ball holding information storage unit varies the ball holding information according to the type of the storage medium (for example, the counting ball stored in association with the card). Information can be stored differently from the stored ball information stored in association with the membership card, and the payout operation display unit stores the rate set by the rate setting unit and the retained ball information storage unit. A plurality of coins are provided according to the type of coin information to be performed (for example, the operation buttons “5-yen coin withdrawal”, “20-yen coin withdrawal”, “5-yen coin withdrawal” and “20-yen coin withdrawal”), The second screen is provided with a third display area (for example, a third display area 163) for displaying the payout operation display unit, and the first screen display content control means is a rate set by the rate setting means. (For example, 5 yen rate, 20 Rate) and a priority order (for example, the first priority shown in FIG. 28) determined in advance according to the type of the ball information stored in the ball information storage means (for example, the type of the counting ball information or the type of stored ball information). The display content of the payout operation display unit displayed in the first display area according to the correspondence relationship between the display content displayed on the screen and the second screen), and the second screen display content control means includes: According to the priority order, each vehicle counter is controlled to display the payout operation display unit other than the payout operation display unit displayed in the first display region in the third display region.

  Further, in each of the above-described counter counting apparatuses, the rate setting means includes at least a first rate (for example, a 20 yen rate) and a second rate (for example, 5 yen) lower than the first rate. Rate), and the predetermined priority order is different between the first rate and the second rate (for example, in the case of a 5-yen rate, Priorities are set in the order of 5 yen rate storage balls, 20 yen rate holding balls, 20 yen rate storage balls in order of priority, and in the case of 20 yen rate, 20 yen rate holding balls, 20 yen Each of the counters is characterized in that the priority is set in the order of rate storage balls, 5 yen rate holding balls, and 5 yen rate storage balls.

  Further, in each of the vehicle counters described above, the predetermined priority is changed so that the payout operation display unit on which the payout instruction operation has been performed by the player has the highest priority (for example, the first priority is changed). (C) in FIG. 23 is displayed on the screen and FIG. 26 (d) is displayed on the second screen. The priority is changed by the player's payout instruction operation. Each counter device further comprising means (for example, display control unit 100g).

  According to each of the above-described counter counting devices, the display mode of the touch panel can be switched by changing the display mode of the touch panel according to the state of the ball that is associated with the storage medium inserted by the player while allowing the player to reenter the game. It is possible to improve the convenience of the touch operation including the player's operation to enter the holding ball while ensuring the visibility.

  Further, according to each of the above-described counter counting devices, the “payout” operation button that is considered to be most likely to be used is displayed on the first screen that is normally displayed, thereby ensuring the visibility of the touch panel. Thus, it is possible to improve the convenience of the touch operation including the player's operation for entering the ball.

  Further, according to each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices, when it is necessary to display a plurality of “payout” operation buttons, the “payout” that is considered to be most likely to be used on the normally displayed first screen. Operation buttons are displayed, and other “payout” operation buttons are displayed on the second screen that is displayed by the switching instruction operation, thereby ensuring the visibility of the touch panel and more allowing the player to enter the ball. The convenience of touch operations including can be improved.

  Further, according to each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices, when it is necessary to display a plurality of “payout” operation buttons, it is most usable on the first screen that is normally displayed in accordance with a predetermined priority order. By displaying the “payout” operation button that is considered to be highly reliable and displaying other “payout” operation buttons on the second screen displayed by the switching instruction operation, while ensuring the visibility of the touch panel, It is possible to improve the convenience of touch operations including a player's operation of entering a ball with no control burden.

  Also, according to each of the above-mentioned counter counting devices, for example, the priority order of the holding ball information that does not require entry is increased by changing the predetermined priority order according to the set rate information. It is also possible to improve the convenience of touch operation including the player's operation to enter the ball.

  In addition, according to each of the above-described vehicle counting devices, even when a predetermined priority order is set, by making it possible to change the priority order according to the player's operation mode, The “payout” operation button can be displayed in accordance with the intention, and the convenience of the touch operation including the player's operation of entering the ball can be improved.

  As described above, the present embodiment has been described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 45, but the following modifications are also conceivable in the present embodiment.

(Modification 1 of this embodiment)
FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a boarding source entry impossibility determination process performed by each vehicle counting device 1 according to the first modification of the present embodiment. The boarding origin inaccessibility determination process described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 is supposed to be performed when there is a card return instruction from the player. The incompatibility determination process is performed in the game medium counting process described with reference to FIG.

  Specifically, it is configured to perform a boarding source boarding / impossibility determination process based on the completion of the process of step S111 in FIG.

  First, each car counter 1 performs the number-of-balls calculation process (step S1241) based on the counting result of the counter 107. This is the same process as step S1141 in FIG.

  Next, each vehicle counter 1 determines whether there is ball information that cannot be paid out at another rate based on the calculation result of the number-of-balls calculation process (that is, whether there is ball information that cannot be entered). Whether or not) is determined (step S1242). If it is determined that there is no possessed ball information that cannot be paid out at another rate (that is, there is no retained ball information that cannot be entered), the entry source entry impossibility determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a ball that cannot be paid out at another rate (that is, there is ball information that cannot be entered), a payout control timer is set (step S1243). For example, a value that can be measured for about 2 seconds is set as the value of the payout control timer.

  Next, each car counter 1 performs a timer update process (step S1244). For example, the timer value is updated (subtracted) by a scheduled interrupt process or the like.

  Next, each counter 1 determines whether or not the value of the payout control timer is 0 based on the update (subtraction) result of the timer update process (step S1245). When it is determined that the value of the payout control timer is not 0, the processing is waited.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the payout control timer is 0, the number of held balls is paid out based on the calculation result (step S1246). Since this is the same process as step S1145 in FIG. 16, the details are omitted.

  In addition, although the method which sets a value to a timer and subtracts the value of the set timer is adopted as a time measuring means, a method of adding a timer value may be adopted. It is also possible to employ a timekeeping method using an RTC built in 1 or attached externally.

  As described above, each of the counter counting devices 1 according to the first modification is counted by the counting device 107 and set in the ball information stored in each of the counter counting devices 1 by the other counter counting devices 1. If there is retained ball information that cannot be paid out at the lending rate (that is, the retained ball information that cannot be entered), the retained ball information that remains after a predetermined time has elapsed since counting. It is configured to automatically pay out game media according to the game.

  By configuring in this way, a player who is trying to get in at another rate will be able to enter the game while storing the information on the ball that will be wasted. It is possible to prevent the trouble between the player and the amusement store.

  In this case, after the process of step S1246, it is possible to notify that the game medium corresponding to the remaining ball information has been paid out. For example, as a result of counting game media by the counting device 107, the ball information of 1,003 balls is stored in the rate-specific ball information storage unit 103 c of each unit counting device 1 in one pachi. In addition, the display unit of the touch panel LCD 16 of each counter 1 may display “three balls that cannot be paid out when moving to 4 pachis”.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from leaving the seat despite having a ball, and it is possible to prevent troubles between the player and the amusement store. Become.

(Modification 2 of this embodiment)
Next, Modification 2 which is another modification of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the rate information can be set by the information setting unit 100i of each counter 1 or the information setting unit 201e of the server device 2, but in this modification, in addition, the boarding itself It is possible to set whether to allow or not. In this case, from the viewpoint of convenience, a boarding permission switch is provided inside each counter 1 and when the boarding permission switch is turned on by the operation of a store clerk at the game shop, boarding is permitted. When it is turned off, entry may not be permitted, and the information setting unit 201e of the server device 2 may be set to allow or not allow entry. Also good.

  Further, when it is set that the entry is not permitted, and a card in which the ball information of another rate is stored is inserted, a predetermined operation (for example, to the contactless IC card reader / writer 18) is performed. The card may not be returned until there is a clerk card authentication operation), or the card is automatically returned and “Please pay once” is displayed on the display section of the touch panel LCD 16. Also good.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to easily set whether or not to allow entry, and even if it is set not to allow entry, troubles between the player and the amusement store can be prevented. Can be prevented.

(Modification 3 of this embodiment)
Next, Modification 3 which is another modification of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, description has been mainly given of the entrance between the 1-yen rate and the 4-yen rate in the pachinko machine 3a. However, in the third modification, the 1-yen rate, 2-yen rate, and 4-yen rate in the pachinko machine 3a are described. A modified example of entering between will be described.

  Specifically, it is possible to set the rate of 1 yen rate, 2 yen rate, and 4 yen rate in each counter 1 or server device 2, and the rate-specific possession information storage units 103b and 202c support them. In the entrance determination process described with reference to FIG. 10, when the holding ball information to be stored is separately stored, the different rate holding information is set to the lending rate ( When it is determined whether or not it is possible to enter the “destination rate” (step S1043), the holding information corresponding to the other two rates is added to the rate of the destination, It is configured to determine whether or not it can be entered.

  For example, when the destination rate is a 4 yen rate and it is possible to enter each ball, the ball information for 2 balls is stored as the ball information of the 1 yen rate, 2 If the ball information for one ball is stored as the ball information of the yen rate, it is determined that the balls can be put in by adding them together, and one ball can be paid out with 4 pachis. .

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to further improve the convenience of boarding at least at a game store in which three or more different rates are set.

  As described above, the first to third modifications of the present embodiment have been described. The inventions according to these modifications are combined, or the invention according to the present embodiment is combined with the invention described in each modification. Needless to say, the invention may be a separate invention.

  In addition, in this embodiment and the modification of this embodiment, each stand counting device 1 has a game medium lending function, a game medium counting function, a holding ball entering function, and a holding ball dividing function. Although described as a premise, the present invention is also applicable to each counter device 1 that does not have some of these functions without departing from the spirit of the invention according to the present embodiment and the modification of the present embodiment. be able to.

  Further, in the present embodiment and the modified example of the present embodiment, various information set in each counter 1 is not limited to the particular case, and the gist of the invention related to the present embodiment and the modified example of the present embodiment. In the range which does not deviate from this, it can be set also in the server apparatus 2, and the various information set in the server apparatus 2 is not limited to the case where it shows in particular, The invention which concerns on this embodiment and the modification of this embodiment In the range which does not deviate from the above, it is also possible to set in each counter 1.

  Further, in the present embodiment and the modified example of the present embodiment, the touch panel LCD 16 is adopted as means for receiving various operations from the player, but the present invention is not limited to this, and operations from the player are received. If possible, other operation receiving means (for example, a mechanical operation switch) may be employed. Further, for some operations (for example, a payout request operation based on holding information), the touch panel LCD 16 accepts the operation, and for some or all operations (for example, a lending request operation based on money information) The operation may be received by other operation receiving means. In short, the specific means is not limited as long as various operations from the player can be accepted.

  Further, in the case where the gaming machine 3 is a gaming machine with a specification (so-called enclosed gaming machine) in which the player cannot be directly involved in the insertion and withdrawal of gaming media, this embodiment and this embodiment A gaming unit related to an enclosed game machine that does not depart from the spirit of the invention according to the modified example of the invention, and performs a game in the enclosed game machine by transmitting and receiving various signals in place of the insertion and withdrawal of game media. It can also be applied to game units to be played.

1 (1a, 1b) each counter counting device (game media handling device)
2 Server device 3 (3a, 3b) Game machine 4 Display device 5 Island edge counting device 6 Settlement device 7 Premium management device 8 Island controller 9 HUB
11 (11a, 11b) Front part 12 (12a, 12b) Case 13 (13a, 13b) Status indicator lamp 14 (14a, 14b) Card insertion slot 15 (15a, 15b) Bill insertion slot 16 (16a, 16b) Touch panel LCD
17 (17a, 17b) Camera unit 18 (18a, 18b) Non-contact IC card reader / writer 19 (19a, 19b) Speaker cover 20 Counting slot 21 Fractional outlet 22 Front panel 23 Medal payout slot 24 Medal counting slot Mouth 25 Medal guide member 100, 201, 211 Control unit
101 Main CPU
102 ROM
103, 202, 212 Storage unit 104 Card reader / writer 105 Bill burr 106 Dispensing device 107 Counting device 108 Speaker 120 Guide device 121 Mounting unit 122 Housing 123 Guide tray 124 Dispensing tray 125 Hand placement unit 130 Medal paying unit 161 First display area 162 Second display area 163 Third display area 164 Fourth display area 301 (301a, 301b) Main control unit 302 (302a, 302b) Sub control unit 303 (303a, 303b) Main device group 304 (304a, 304b) Sub device group 305 Dispensing control unit 306 Dispensing device group 307 Rental terminal board 308 (308a, 308b) External terminal board

Claims (3)

In the game store, each counter is provided corresponding to the gaming machine,
Game medium counting means capable of counting game media;
A ball information storage means for storing player's ball information;
An operation unit capable of accepting a payout request operation from a player;
Game medium payout control means for controlling payout of game media based on the ball information stored by the ball information storage means and the payout request operation to the operation unit,
The holding ball information storage means
First holding information storing means for storing first holding information based on the number of gaming media counted by the gaming medium counting means;
Second holding ball information storage means for storing second holding ball information different from the first holding ball information,
The game medium payout control means is
When only the first ball information is stored by the ball information storage means, when the payout request operation is performed, the game medium is paid out based on the first ball information. ,
When only the second ball information is stored by the ball information storage means, when the payout request operation is performed, the game medium is paid out based on the second ball information. ,
When the first holding ball information and the second holding ball information are stored by the holding ball information storage unit, when the payout request operation is performed, the first holding ball information or the second holding information is stored. Based on the holding information of the game, the game medium is paid out,
A first payout game medium number based on the first held ball information and a second payout game medium based on the second held ball information when the game medium payout control means executes the game medium payout. Each counter counting device further comprising payout game medium number setting means capable of setting the number to a different payout game medium number according to the setting at the game store side. In each stand counting device according to claim 1,
The payout game medium number setting means sets the first payout game medium number to be at least the same as the number of game media that can be exchanged with a specific prize in the game store in which the respective counter is installed. Each counter is characterized in that it can be set to an integer multiple of the number of media or a number divisible by the number of exchangeable game media. In each stand counting device according to claim 1 or 2,
Money accepting means capable of accepting money;
Money information storage means for storing money information corresponding to the money amount received by the money receiving means;
A lending operation unit capable of accepting a lending request operation based on money information stored in the money information storage means from a player;
Communication means capable of communicating with a management server that manages at least the number of payout game media controlled by the game media payout control means for each type of the first holding information, the second holding information, and the money information And further comprising
When the lending request operation is performed when the money information corresponding to a predetermined money amount is stored in the money information storage means, the game medium payout control means Execute payout of the same number of third payout game media,
The payout game medium number setting means sets the second payout game medium number or the third payout game medium number to at least the predetermined monetary amount in the game store in which the respective counters are installed. It can be set to the same number as the corresponding lent unit game media,
The communication means is configured such that when the game medium payout control means executes the payout of the first payout game medium number, when the payout of the second payout game medium number is executed, Each device counting apparatus characterized by transmitting predetermined information to the management server as information different from when the payout of the number of payout game media is executed.

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