JP2016054838A - System and method for management of game medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for management of a game medium in which the riding-in is effectively utilized when two or more game types are used, and thereby the convenience of a game player is improved to contribute to the benefit of a game shop.SOLUTION: An inter-stand card processing machine 10 transmits a card ID to a card management device 40 when receiving a card, and a balance of an owned ball account associated with the card ID is acquired and managed. In the side of the card management device 40, the balance is made 0 about the owned ball account managed by the inter-stand card processing machine 10. The inter-stand card processing machine 10 subtracts the owned ball account of a 4-yen managed by the self device when performing an owned ball re-play of the 4-yen rate, and dispenses the associated number of game balls. Also, the inter-stand card processing machine 10 subtracts the owned ball account of a 2-yen managed by the self device when performing an owned ball riding-in re-play of the 2-yen rate, and performs conversion by the difference of the rate and dispenses the game balls. Similarly, the inter-stand card processing machine 10 subtracts the owned ball account of a 1-yen managed by the self device when performing the owned ball riding-in re-play of the 1-yen rate, and performs the conversion by the difference of the rate and dispenses the game balls.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a game medium management system and a game medium management method for managing the number of game media acquired by a game player.

  Conventionally, a game store such as a pachinko store manages various information related to the player in association with identification information for identifying the player and provides various services to the player. For example, Patent Document 1 provides a savings service in which the number of game media is managed in association with the member ID of a player registered as a member of a game store, and the number of game media can be used for games and prize exchange from the next day. A storage management device is disclosed.

  The player can transfer the possessed ball to the accumulated ball by registering the retained ball, which is the number of game media acquired in the game, in the above-described accumulated ball management apparatus. Mochitama can be used for games and prize exchange only within a predetermined time limit (for example, until the closing time of the day), but it can be used beyond the predetermined time limit by shifting to a stored ball. In addition to game balls, medals and the like are used as game media, but in this specification, for the sake of simplicity, they will be referred to as holding balls and storage balls regardless of the shape of the game media.

JP 2011-217846 A

  However, the conventional technique has a problem that the convenience when using a plurality of game types is low. The game type is a type set for the game medium based on a difference in shape, unit price at the time of lending, and the like. For example, a ball used in a pachinko and a medal used in a slot are set as different game types. Similarly, balls that are rented at a 4-yen rate of 4 yen per ball and balls lent at a 1-yen rate of 1 yen per ball are set as different game types even for balls used for pachinko. The

  In a game store using a plurality of game types, the inside of the store is divided into game types, and the same game type is used to play games in the same division. For example, in a game shop using a 4 yen rate and a 1 yen rate, a 4 yen rate section and a 1 yen rate section are separated.

  In the case of using a stored ball in a 4-yen rate zone, a predetermined number of balances in the 4-yen rate storage account are subtracted and a corresponding number of game balls are paid out. The process of paying out the game balls by subtracting the balance of the stored ball account in this manner is called replaying the stored balls.

  Similarly, when using a ball in a 4-yen rate section, a predetermined number of balances in a 4-yen ball account are subtracted, and a corresponding number of game balls are paid out. The process of paying out the game balls by subtracting the balance of the money holding account in this way is called replaying the holding balls.

  However, if each game type's savings account or holding account is used independently, the balance less than the number of replay units cannot be used effectively, and the fraction remains in each account, Convenience will be reduced.

  Therefore, with regard to replaying of stored balls, when replaying in a certain game type division, the balance of the stored account of other game types is subtracted, and the number of game balls paid out in consideration of the rate difference by game type In some cases, boarding for processing was used. However, even if it is possible to enter a stored ball, it is not possible to effectively use the retained account unless the retained ball is entered. Furthermore, if the handling is different between the holding ball and the storage ball, it will cause confusion for the player.

  On the other hand, if an unlimited number of entrances are permitted at an amusement store, the management becomes complicated, but it cannot directly contribute to the profit of the amusement store. Therefore, it is required to make effective use of boarding and improve profits of amusement stores.

  For these reasons, when using a plurality of game types, it is an important issue to effectively use boarding so as to improve the convenience of the player and contribute to the profit of the game store.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and effectively uses boarding when a plurality of game types are used, thereby improving the convenience of the player and benefiting the game store. It is an object to provide a game medium management system and a game medium management method that can contribute.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is a game medium management system for managing the number of game media acquired by a player by playing the game, and the game media acquired by the game of the day by the player The number is managed as the first game medium in association with the member portable medium possessed by the member or the general portable medium possessed by a player other than the member, and the number of game media acquired by the player by the game is A game medium management means for managing the second game medium in association with the member portable medium, and a first game medium replay for enabling the first game medium to be used for games of the same game type. A first game medium replay means, a first board game medium replay means for performing a first board game medium replay that enables the first game medium to be used for games in other game types, and the first game medium replay means. Same game for two game media Second game medium replay means for replaying a second game medium that can be used for a game in the game, and a second entry game medium that allows the second game medium to be used for a game in another game type Second entry game medium replay means for performing replay, and whether to allow entry of the first entry game medium replay and / or execution of the second entry game medium replay. And setting means.

  In the present invention, when the first game medium is associated with the member portable medium, the first game medium is changed according to a predetermined opportunity in the game of the player on the day. It further comprises management state changing means for managing as a second game medium.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the management state changing means receives the first game medium based on receiving an operation for replaying the first boarding game medium from a player. It is managed as a second game medium.

  In the above invention, the present invention further comprises priority order setting means for setting which of the first boarding game medium replay and the second boarding game medium replay is to be prioritized. It is characterized by.

  Further, the present invention provides the game according to the above invention, wherein the game machine sets a condition for varying whether to permit the execution of the first boarding game medium replay and / or the second boarding game medium replay. It further comprises machine condition setting means.

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the gaming machine condition setting means includes a model of a boarding game machine that is a gaming machine that has acquired the first gaming medium or the second gaming medium, Performing a condition setting for designating at least one of a model of a boarding game machine which is a gaming machine using the first boarding game medium replay and / or the second boarding game medium replay. Features.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the gaming machine condition setting means further specifies at least one of the game type of the boarding origin and the game type of the boarding destination. .

  In the present invention, the gaming machine condition setting means may set a condition that sets an upper limit of the number of times of executing the first boarding game medium replay and / or the second boarding game medium replay. It is characterized by performing.

  The present invention also relates to a game medium management method for managing the number of game media acquired by a player through a game, wherein the member possesses the number of game media acquired by the player through the game of the day. Alternatively, the second game medium is managed as a first game medium in association with a general portable medium possessed by a player other than the member, and the number of game media acquired by the player through the game is associated with the second portable medium. A game medium management step for managing as a game medium, a first entry game medium replay that enables the first game medium to be used for games in other game types, and / or the second game medium, etc. Execution of the second entry game medium replay that can be used for games in the above game types is permitted by the entry / impossibility setting step for setting whether to permit or not, and the entry / exit setting step. The first Characterized in that it comprises a re-play processing step of executing the incoming game media replay and / or the second square inlet game medium replay.

  According to the present invention, the first game medium is associated with the member-use portable medium owned by the member or the general-use portable medium possessed by a player other than the member by the number of game media acquired by the player on the game of the day. And the number of game media acquired by the player in association with the member portable media is managed as a second game media, and the first game media can be used for games of the same game type. The first game medium replay, the first on-board game medium replay that allows the first game medium to be used for games of other game types, and the second game medium for games of the same game type Since the second game medium replay that can be used and the second on-board game medium replay that enables the second game medium to be used for games in other game types can be performed. For the convenience of the player, the boarding is effectively used when using different game types. Improved, it is possible to contribute to the game store profits.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the use of holding balls and storage balls according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the system configuration of the amusement store. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the inter-card card processing machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the inter-card card processing machine shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining data stored in the storage unit of the inter-card card processor. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the card management apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining data stored in the storage unit of the card management apparatus. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the member management apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining data stored in the storage unit of the member management apparatus. (Part 1) FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining data stored in the storage unit of the member management apparatus. (Part 2) FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the procedure of the entry replay process by the inter-card card processor. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in which the inter-card card processing machine manages only the own-owned possession account. FIG. 13 is an explanatory view of a configuration in which the card management device also manages the possession balls during the game. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration for managing the holding balls and storing balls in the inter-card card processing machine. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration for managing and managing holding balls and storage balls. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration for managing the holding balls and the storage balls corresponding to the holding balls in parallel. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of the type-specific coin management.

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

  In this specification, “mochitama” refers to data indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in the game or the number of the game media, and may be used again for the game only during that day (time before closing). Say what you can do. The stored ball is data indicating the game media acquired by the player in the game or the number of the game media, and can be used again for the game after the next day (time after closing). Mochidama can be used by both general players and member players, and is used when a gaming machine used for gaming is changed (so-called table movement). The stored ball is normally only available to member players, and is used when the acquired game medium is used for games from the next day. A predetermined fee may be imposed on the use of the stored ball.

  First, the use of holding balls and storage balls according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the use of holding balls and storage balls according to the present embodiment. In the game store according to the present embodiment, the card management device 40 manages the possession balls acquired by the general player and the member player, and the member management device 50 manages the storage balls acquired by the member player.

  Specifically, the card management device 40 provides a ball account for each game type for a general card used by a general player or a card ID of a member card used by a member player, and the balance of the ball is stored in the card. It is managed separately and by game type. Similarly, the member management device 50 provides a savings account for each game type for the card ID of the membership card used by the member player, and manages the balance of the savings by member and by game type.

  The game type is a type set for the game medium based on a difference in shape, unit price at the time of lending, and the like. For example, a ball used in a pachinko and a medal used in a slot are set as different game types. Similarly, balls that are rented at a 4-yen rate of 4 yen per ball and balls lent at a 1-yen rate of 1 yen per ball are set as different game types even for balls used for pachinko. The

  In addition, for the same game type of stored balls, it may be possible to distinguish the current day stored ball and the past stored ball. The day's savings ball refers to the portion of the savings that is acquired and registered on that day, and the past savings ball refers to the portion that was acquired before the previous day.

  In a game store using a plurality of game types, the inside of the store is divided into game types, and the same game type is used to play games in the same division. For example, in a game shop using a 4 yen rate and a 1 yen rate, a 4 yen rate section and a 1 yen rate section are separated.

  In the case of using holding balls or storing balls in a 4-yen rate section, a predetermined number of balances of 4-yen rate accounts are subtracted, and a corresponding number of game balls are paid out. Thus, subtracting the balance of the account and performing a game ball payout process to make it usable again for a game is called replaying of a ball or a stored ball. Note that the replay of Mochitama is called Mochitama Replay, and the replay of the stored ball is called Recycled Replay.

  When replaying a stored ball in a certain game type section, the balance of the stored account of another game type may be subtracted, and a number of game balls payout processing may be performed in consideration of the rate difference depending on the game type. Thus, using another game type for replay is called boarding, and storing ball replay by boarding is called storing ball boarding replay.

  Furthermore, in the system according to the present embodiment, it is possible to enter the holding ball. That is, when replaying the possession ball in a certain game type division, the balance of the possession account of the other game type is subtracted, and the number of game balls paying out in consideration of the rate difference depending on the game type is performed. is there. Mochitama replay by entering is called Mochitama entrance replay.

  In FIG. 1, the card management device 40 manages the possession account for three game types of the 4-yen rate, 2-yen rate, and 1-yen rate. Similarly, the member management device 50 manages a savings account for three game types of a 4-yen rate, 2-yen rate, and 1-yen rate.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 is a device that is attached to the gaming machine 20. The inter-card processing machine 10 and the gaming machine 20 are installed in a 4-yen rate section. When a general card or a membership card is inserted into the inter-card processing machine 10, the holding balls and storage balls associated with the card can be used for replay.

  First, the replay of the holding ball will be described. When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the card, it transmits the card ID to the card management device 40, and acquires and manages the balance of the possession account associated with the card ID. On the card management device 40 side, the balance is set to 0 for the coin account managed by the inter-card card processing machine 10.

  In FIG. 1, the balance of the holding account for each rate is “1000 balls”. The inter-card processing machine 10 subtracts the 4-yen holding account managed by itself when paying a 4-yen coin replay, and pays out a corresponding number of game balls. As a result, the 4-ball rate of “1000 balls” can be used as 1000 balls by replaying the balls.

  In addition, when the inter-card card processing machine 10 performs the 2-yen rate holding ball entry and replay, the 2-yen holding account managed by the own device is subtracted and a corresponding number of game balls are paid out. . As a result, the “1000 balls” with a 2-yen rate can be used as 500 balls by re-playing the holding ball. Similarly, the inter-card processing machine 10 subtracts a 1-yen coin account managed by its own device and pays a corresponding number of game balls when performing a 1-yen coin possession replay. put out. As a result, the “1000 balls” with a 1-yen rate can be used as 250 balls by re-playing the holding ball.

  Next, replay of the stored ball will be described. Even when the inter-card card processing machine 10 accepts the membership card, the balance of the savings account is managed by the membership management device 50. Therefore, the inter-card card processing machine 10 communicates with the member management device 50 and subtracts the balance each time the stored ball is replayed.

  In FIG. 1, the balance of the savings account at each rate is “1000 balls”. The inter-card processing machine 10 subtracts the 4-yen savings account managed by the member management device 50 and pays out a corresponding number of gaming balls when replaying the 4-yen savings replay. As a result, the “1000 balls” stored at the 4-yen rate can be used as 1000 balls by replaying the stored balls.

  In addition, when performing the two-yen rate storage ball replay, the inter-card processing machine 10 subtracts the 2-yen storage account managed by the member management device 50 and pays out a corresponding number of game balls. . As a result, the 2-yen rate storage ball “1000 balls” can be used as 500 balls by storing and replaying the storage balls. Similarly, the inter-card card processing machine 10 subtracts a 1-yen savings account managed by the member management device 50 and pays a corresponding number of game balls when performing a 1-yen savings entry and replay. put out. As a result, the 1-Yen rate storage ball “1000 balls” can be used as 250 balls by re-entering the storage ball.

  As described above, in the system according to the present embodiment, it is possible to re-play by appropriately entering both the stored ball and the holding ball, so that it is possible to improve convenience when using a plurality of game types. .

  Next, the system configuration of the amusement store will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the system configuration of the amusement store. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of gaming machines 20 and an inter-card card processing machine 10 provided corresponding to each gaming machine 20 are installed in the gaming store. The inter-card processing machine 10 is connected to a communication line, which is an in-store network, via the island controller 30. The island controller 30, the card management device 40, the member management device 50, the prize management device 60, and the checkout machine 80 are connected to the communication line.

  The gaming machine 20 is a device that plays a game by driving game balls into the game board surface. The gaming board surface of the gaming machine 20 is provided with a plurality of winning areas (winning openings), and a predetermined number of gaming balls are given as prize balls based on the passing of the gaming balls through the winning area. It has become. In addition, a predetermined number of start areas (start ports) are provided on the game board surface, and a predetermined lottery is performed based on the game balls passing through the start areas. If the lottery is a big win, an operation that is advantageous in terms of game is performed, for example, by increasing the probability of passing the game ball to the winning area or other starting area by operating a predetermined movable member or the like. There may be an area that doubles as a starting area and a winning area.

  The winning area is provided with a winning sensor for detecting the passing of a game ball to the winning area, and the winning sensor detects the passing (winning) of the game ball that has been driven into the winning area. ing. Further, the control unit of the gaming machine 20 has a prize ball memory for storing how many game balls are awarded as prize balls for each winning area.

  Accordingly, when the passing of the game ball that has been struck to a specific winning area is detected by the winning sensor, the gaming machine 20 receives a prize ball to be given from the storage content of the winning ball memory and the number of gaming balls that have passed the winning area. The number can be determined, and the determined number of prizes can be paid out.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 accepts payment, rents out game balls, and communicates with the card management device 40. When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts a bill inserted by the player, the inter-card processing machine 10 transmits a payment notification including the deposit amount to the card management device 40, thereby converting the prepaid value into a prepaid value managed by the card management device 40. Let them add. If a predetermined ball lending operation is performed, a ball lending request is transmitted to the card management device 40, the prepaid value managed by the card management device 40 is subtracted, and the number of games corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value Perform the ball payout process.

  Further, if the inter-card card processing machine 10 accepts the card insertion, the inter-card card processing machine 10 transmits a card insertion notification to the card management device 40. Further, when the inter-card card processing machine 10 receives the prepaid value, the balance or the balance of the stored ball from the card management device 40, the balance is stored. And when the balance of a possession ball is received and memorize | stored, the balance of the possession ball which the card management apparatus 40 manages is cleared to zero by transmitting a possession ball subtraction request | requirement with respect to the card management apparatus 40.

  Further, when the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the possession ball replay operation, the predetermined number of possession balls managed by the own device is subtracted, and a payout process of the number of game balls corresponding to the subtracted number of possession balls is performed. . In addition, when the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the stored ball replay operation, it transmits a stored ball replay request to the card management device 40, thereby subtracting a predetermined number of stored balls managed by the member management device 50, A payout process for the number of game balls corresponding to the subtracted number of stored balls is performed.

  Further, when the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the entry / replay operation, the predetermined number of possession balls and storage balls of other game types are subtracted, and a corresponding number of game balls are paid out.

  Further, if the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the card return operation, the inter-card processing machine 10 transmits a holding ball addition request including the number of holding balls to the card management device 40 and causes the card management device 40 to add the holding balls, A card discharge notification is transmitted to the card management device 40 to control the card discharge.

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

  When the card management device 40 receives a card insertion notification from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the card management apparatus 40 manages the ID of the inserted card and the inter-card card processing machine 10 in association with each other, and prepaid associated with the card ID. The value and the balance of the possession ball are transmitted to the inter-card card processing machine 10. In addition, a card insertion notification is transmitted to the member management device 50, and the stored ball replay data received from the member management device 50 is transmitted to the inter-card processing machine 10.

  In addition, when the card management device 40 receives the holding ball subtraction request from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the card management device 40 clears the balance of the holding ball to zero and receives the internal ball addition request from the inter-card card processing machine 10. In such a case, the number of possessed balls indicated in the retained ball addition request is added to the balance of the retained balls.

  Further, when the card management device 40 receives a ball rental request from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the card management device 40 subtracts a predetermined value from the prepaid value associated with the card ID, and grants the ball rental permission to the inter-card card processing machine 10. Send. Then, when the storage ball replay request is received, the storage ball replay request is transmitted to the member management device 50. When the member management device 50 outputs the storage ball replay data, Transmit to the card processor 10.

  Further, when the card management device 40 receives the card ID from the prize management device 60, the card management device 40 notifies the prize management device 60 of the number of balls associated with the card ID. Further, when the card ID is received from the settlement machine 80, the prepaid value associated with the card ID and the portable Idm is notified to the settlement machine 80.

  The member management device 50 is a management device that manages member management data of members registered as members in the amusement store. Specifically, the number of stored balls, points, password, name, etc. are managed in association with the member card ID issued to the member.

  When the member management device 50 receives the card insertion notification from the inter-card processing machine 10, the member management apparatus 50 stores the inter-ball replay data including the balance of the storage ball corresponding to the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification and the personal identification number. Transmit to the card processor 10. Further, when the member management device 50 receives the stored ball replay request from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the member management device 50 subtracts a predetermined number of the balance of the stored ball associated with the card ID indicated in the stored ball replay request, and after the subtraction The stored ball replay data including the balance of the stored balls is transmitted to the inter-card card processing machine 10. Note that communication between the inter-card card processor 10 and the member management device 50 is performed via the card management device 40.

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

  Furthermore, the member management apparatus 50 manages settings related to boarding replay. The details of the setting relating to the boarding replay will be described later.

  The prize management device 60 is a prize exchange terminal device provided in the prize exchange counter in the amusement store, and performs prize exchange processing for winning balls, saving balls and holding balls. The prize management device 60 is connected to a card reader for reading the card ID of the card and a prize payout device for paying out prizes. The prize management device 60 transmits the card ID to the card management device 40 when the card ID is read from the general card or the membership card (or when the identification information corresponding to the card ID is read from the portable terminal or the like). And request the balance of the possession of the card ID. Further, when exchanging prizes for the stored balls, the member management device 50 is requested for the balance of the stored balls.

  When the card associated with the prepaid value is inserted, the checkout machine 80 transmits the card ID of this card to the card management device 40, acquires the prepaid value associated with the card, and adds the prepaid value to the acquired prepaid value. Withdraw cash equivalents.

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

  When the card management device 40 receives a message including a ball lending request, the card management device 40 subtracts a prepaid value associated with the card ID in the message by a predetermined value (for example, 100 degrees when 1 yen = 1 degree). The data is updated, and the ball lending permission is transmitted to the inter-card card processing machine 10 of the transmission source. Upon receiving the ball lending permission, the inter-card card processing machine 10 performs a payout process of the number of game balls (for example, 25) corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value.

  Next, a description will be given of the ball replay process in the case where the ball replay is performed in the system shown in FIG. When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the insertion of the general card or the membership card, the inter-card processing machine 10 transmits a message specifying the local address of the card management device 40 as the destination. This message includes the card ID of the card inserted in the inter-card card processing machine 10, the address or arbitrary identification information for identifying the inter-card card processing machine 10 that is the transmission source, and the rate of the inter-card card processing machine 10 Information for identifying the card and a card insertion notification.

  When the card management device 40 receives a card insertion notification from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the card management apparatus 40 notifies the inter-card card processing machine 10 of the balance of the coins associated with the card ID in the message.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 stores the balance of the coins received from the card management device 40. Then, a message including information for specifying the card ID and a coin subtraction request is transmitted to the card management device 40. When the card management device 40 receives a ball subtraction request, the card management device 40 clears the balance of the ball specified by the card ID to zero. Further, when the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the possession ball replay operation, the inter-card processing machine 10 subtracts a certain number of the balances of the possession balls, and performs a payout process for the corresponding number of game balls.

  When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the card return operation, the inter-card card processing machine 10 transmits a message including a request for adding coins to the card management device 40. This electronic message includes the card ID of the card to be ejected, the address or arbitrary identification information for specifying the inter-card card processing machine 10 that is the transmission source, the balance of the balls for each rate, and the ball addition request.

  When the card management device 40 accepts a request to add money, the card management device 40 updates the money balance of each rate associated with the card ID in the message to the received value.

  Thereafter, the inter-card card processor 10 transmits a card discharge notification to the card management device 40 and controls the card discharge.

  Next, a stored ball replay process when the replay of the stored ball is performed with the system shown in FIG. 2 will be described. The inter-card processing machine 10 designates the local address of the card management device 40 as a destination when a membership card is inserted or when identification information corresponding to a card ID is read from a portable terminal that can be used as a membership card. Send a message. This message includes the card ID of the card inserted in the inter-card card processing machine 10 (or identification information corresponding to the card ID read from the mobile terminal; hereinafter referred to as the card ID), and the inter-card process that is the transmission source. An address or arbitrary identification information for specifying the machine 10 and a card insertion notification are included.

  The card management device 40 transmits a card insertion notification message to the member management device 50. When the member management device 50 receives a card insertion notification message, the member management device 50 includes a personal identification number associated with the card ID in the message and the balance of the stored balls at the rate specified by the message among the stored balls. The stored ball replay data is transmitted to the inter-card card processing machine 10.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 stores the received stored ball replay data, and the balance of the stored ball indicated in the stored ball replay data is the number of game balls paid out in the stored ball replay (the number of stored ball replay units. For example, 125 balls). ) If it is above, it is possible to accept the replay operation of the stored ball.

  When the storage card replay data is stored for the first time after the storage ball replay data is stored, the inter-card processing machine 10 requests the player to input a password, and the input password is the stored ball replay data. Confirm that it matches the PIN number shown in.

  The inter-card card processor 10 transmits a message specifying the local address of the card management device 40 as the destination when the passwords match. This message includes the card ID of the card inserted in the inter-card card processing machine 10, the address or arbitrary identification information for identifying the inter-card card processing machine 10 that is the transmission source, and the rate of the inter-card card processing machine 10 And information for identifying the storage ball replay request.

  The card management device 40 transmits a telegram of a storage ball replay request to the member management device 50. When the member management device 50 receives a message for a replay request for a stored ball, the member management device 50 subtracts a predetermined amount of the balance of the stored ball at the rate specified by the message from among the stored balls associated with the card ID in the message, The stored ball replay data including the balance after the subtraction is transmitted to the inter-card card processing machine 10.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 receives the stored ball replay data, updates the balance of the stored ball, and performs payout processing for the number of game balls corresponding to the number of stored ball replay units. Further, it is determined whether the balance of the updated storage ball is less than the number of stored ball replay units. If the updated balance of the stored ball data is equal to or greater than the number of stored ball replay units, the stored ball replay operation can be accepted again, and if the stored ball replay operation is received, a stored ball replay request is transmitted. In the second and subsequent replay operations of the stored ball, it is not necessary to confirm the password. If the balance of the updated storage ball data becomes less than the number of stored ball replay units, the stored ball replay operation cannot be accepted. In addition, although the case where the member management apparatus 50 subtracts the balance of the stored ball and then the inter-card processing machine 10 performs the game ball payout process is illustrated here, the game ball payout process is performed based on the stored ball replay request. After doing so, the balance of the stored ball may be subtracted. Because the replay data before savings replay request indicates whether or not the balance required for replaying the remnants remains, it will not become a situation that the balance shortage will be revealed after accepting the replaying request is there.

  Next, a process in the case of performing a boarding replay with the system shown in FIG. 2 will be described. The inter-card card processing machine 10 acquires and holds settings related to boarding from the member management device 50. In this setting, whether or not to allow the entry of the stored ball, whether or not to allow the entry of the holding ball, the priority order of the accounts when performing the entry, and the like are shown. When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the boarding / replaying operation, the inter-card card processing machine 10 determines an account to be used for boarding / replaying according to the setting for boarding. An account used for boarding / replaying is called a boarding source, and a game type to be paid out by boarding / replaying is called a boarding destination.

  When the boarding source is a savings account, the inter-card processing machine 10 performs a savings board replay. In the storage card entry / replay, the inter-card processing machine 10 includes a card ID, identification information of the inter-card card processing machine 10, information for specifying the rate of the storage account of the entry source, and a storage card re-play request. Send a message containing

  When the member management device 50 receives the message, the member management device 50 subtracts a predetermined value from the balance of the storage account of the entry source among the stored balls associated with the card ID in the message, and stores the stored ball replay data including the balance after the subtraction. To the inter-card processing machine 10. The inter-card processing machine 10 receives the stored ball replay data, updates the balance of the stored ball, performs a game ball payout process after performing conversion according to the rate of the entry source.

  In the case where the boarding source is a holding account, the inter-card processing machine 10 performs a holding ball replay. In the play-in / out-play, the inter-card card processing machine 10 subtracts a certain number of balances of the possession balls and performs a game ball payout process after performing conversion according to the rate of the visitor. I do.

  Next, the transition from the holding ball to the storage ball in the closing process will be described. The card management device 40 confirms the balance of the possessed ball in the card management data during the closing process, and if there is a retained ball with a retained balance larger than “0”, the balance of the retained ball is used as the card ID and the rate. In addition, the member management apparatus 50 is notified. The member management device 50 adds the notified balance to the balance of the stored ball specified by the card ID and the rate and updates it. Thereafter, the card management device 40 clears the balance of the holding ball to zero.

  Next, the external configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the external configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 connected to the gaming machine 20 is shown as the inter-card card processing machine 10. In addition, the game machines to be provided are illustrated by broken lines. Moreover, in FIG. 3, although the inter-card processing machine 10 which receives only a banknote was illustrated, the unit for coin reception can also be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inter-card card processing machine 10 includes a status display unit 11 that displays the status of the apparatus of the inter-card card processing machine 10 by lighting or blinking a predetermined color lamp, and various types of gaming balls. And a bill insertion slot 12a for receiving bills. In addition, the inter-card card processing machine 10 throws a game ball into the gaming machine, a display operation unit 13 such as a touch panel display, a card insertion slot 14a for receiving a card, a holding part 14b for holding a portable terminal or the like. It has a nozzle unit 18a and a counting unit 18b for counting game balls dropped from the lower pan of the gaming machine.

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

  The banknote conveyance part 12 is a conveyance part conveyed to the banknote storage part which is not shown in figure, discriminating the money type and authenticity of the banknote inserted from the banknote insertion port 12a. The display operation unit 13 is an input / output device such as a touch panel display that displays various kinds of information such as a valuable value and accepts various kinds of operations such as a ball lending operation.

  The reader / writer 14 is a reading unit that reads a card ID from a card inserted into the card insertion slot 14a. The card inserted into the card insertion slot 14a is stored in a card storage section (not shown) through the reader / writer 14. The holding unit 14b is an interface that reads various information such as a card ID by short-range wireless communication when a portable terminal or the like is held over.

  The communication unit 15 is an interface unit for performing data communication between the gaming machine 20 and a communication line. The nozzle unit 18a is used for part or all of the payout when the game balls are paid out by lending or replaying balls. The counting unit 18b is a unit that counts game balls.

  The storage unit 16 is a storage device including a hard disk device, a nonvolatile memory, and the like. The storage unit 16 stores its own device state data 16a, card data 16b, replay setting data 16c, and model condition determination result data 16d.

  The own device status data 16a is data indicating the status of the inter-card card processing machine 10. The own apparatus state data 16a includes an inter-card card processor ID and a game setting. The inter-card card processor ID is identification information for uniquely identifying the inter-card card processor 10 within the amusement store. The game setting is data indicating a game type or the like set in the inter-card card processing machine 10. When handling multiple rate game balls in a game store, “ball 1” for 4 yen game balls, “ball 2” for 2 yen game balls, “ball 3” for 1 yen rate game balls As shown, the game type name is set and managed for each rate. The inter-card processing machine 10 selects a rate used for the game from these game types and stores it as a game setting.

  The card data 16b is data relating to a card that is being used by a player. The card data 16b includes a card ID, a prepaid value, a possession ball, a storage ball, and the like. The card ID is a card ID read by the reader / writer 14. When a card is transported from a card storage section (not shown) to the card insertion slot 14a and the card is ejected, the card data 16b is updated with the card ID read by the reader / writer 14 during the transport. Also, when a card is transported from the card insertion slot 14a to a card storage unit (not shown), the card data 16b is updated with the card ID read by the reader / writer 14 during the transport. The prepaid value indicates the balance of the prepaid value that can be used for the ball lending, and the holding ball and the stored ball indicate the respective balances.

  The replay setting data 16c indicates settings related to entry replay, such as whether or not to allow the entry of the stored ball, whether or not to allow the entry of the holding ball, and the priority order of the accounts in the case of entry. It is. The replay setting data 16c is acquired from the member management device 50 and stored.

  The model condition determination result data 16d indicates a result of determining whether or not entry is possible based on the model of the gaming machine 20 or the like. Such a determination is made by the member management apparatus 50, and details thereof will be described later.

  The control unit 17 is a control unit that controls the inter-card card processing machine 10 as a whole, and includes a data management unit 17a, a counting processing unit 17b, and a boarding replay processing unit 17c.

  When the card is inserted, the data management unit 17a transmits to the card management device 40 a card insertion notification including the inter-card card processor ID of the own device status data 16a and the card ID of the card data 16b. In addition, when the data management unit 17a receives data including a valuable value (at least one of prepaid value, possession ball and storage ball) from the card management device 40, the data management unit 17a updates the card data 16b with the received valuable value. The data management unit 17a appropriately controls the display operation unit 13 to display the prepaid value, the retained ball value, and the stored ball value indicated in the card data 16b.

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

  Further, the data management unit 17a transmits a ball lending request including a card ID and a device ID to the card management device 40 when a ball lending operation is performed by a player. If a ball lending permission is received as a response to this ball lending request, the data management unit 17a pays out a predetermined number of game balls.

  The data management unit 17a also subtracts a predetermined number of the balance of the possession account indicated in the card data 16b when the player performs a possession replay operation, and pays out a corresponding number of game balls. To do.

  If the balance of the stored ball indicated in the card data 16b is equal to or greater than the number of stored ball replay units, the data management unit 17a displays a stored ball replay button on the display operation unit 13 and accepts the stored ball replay operation. Make it possible. The data management unit 17a transmits a stored ball replay request including the card ID and the inter-card processing machine ID to the card management device 40 when the player performs a stored ball replay operation. When the stored ball replay data is received as a response to the stored ball replay request, the balance of the stored ball in the card data 16b is updated, and the game balls of the number of stored ball replay units are paid out. In addition, at the time of the first storage ball replay operation, the input of the password is requested, and the condition for matching the password shown in the card data 16b is a condition for transmitting the stored ball replay request.

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

  The counting processing unit 17b performs processing of causing the counting unit 18b to count the gaming balls when the gaming balls are inserted into the counting unit 18b, and adding the counting result to the number of balls in the card data 16b.

  The boarding / replay processing unit 17c is a processing unit that controls execution of boarding / replaying. The boarding replay processing unit 17c performs a process of storing the replay setting data 16c and model condition determination result data 16d, which are settings related to boarding, in the storage unit 16 when received from the member management apparatus 50.

  When the replay setting data 16c and the model condition determination result data 16d indicate that the boarding / replay processing unit 17c is capable of boarding / replaying, the boarding / replaying processing unit 17c enters the boarding / replaying processing unit 17c. Control display of buttons.

  If the boarding replay button is operated, the boarding replay processing unit 17c determines a boarding source account according to the replay setting data 16c.

  When the boarding source is a savings account, the boarding replay processing unit 17c performs a boarding boarding replay. In the storage ball entry / replay, the entry / replay processing unit 17c transmits a storage ball replay request including the card ID, the inter-card card processor ID, and the entry source. If the stored ball replay data is received as a response to this stored ball replay request, the balance of the stored ball in the card data 16b is updated, and the game ball payout process is performed after performing conversion according to the rate of the entry source. Do.

  When the boarding source is a possession ball account, the boarding replay processing unit 17c performs the possession ball boarding replay. In the in-game play replay, the in-game replay processing unit 17c subtracts a fixed number of the in-game balls from the board, and pays out game balls after performing conversion according to the rate of the board. Process.

  Next, a specific example of data stored in the storage unit 16 of the inter-card card processing machine 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining data stored in the storage unit 16 of the inter-card card processing machine 10.

  The own apparatus state data 16a shown in FIG. 5A indicates a state in which the ID of the inter-card card processing machine 10 is “5006” and “ball 1” is set as the game type of the inter-card card processing machine 10. ing.

  The card data 16b shown in FIG. 5B indicates that the ID of the card inserted into the inter-card card processor 10 is “2002”. Here, the first digit of the card ID indicates the type of card, the card with the first digit “1” being a general card, and the card with the first digit “2” being a membership card. The card data 16b indicates a state where the prepaid value is “2000” frequency. Here, the frequency of prepaid value is equivalent to 1 yen per frequency. Further, the card data 16b indicates a state in which the balance of the ball 1 is “500”, the balance of the ball 2 is “0”, and the balance of the ball 3 is “130”. ing.

  Further, the card data 16b has a password for replaying the stored ball of “7777”, the previous stored ball of the ball 1 is “900”, the current stored ball “100” of the ball 1 and the past stored ball of the ball 2 is “0”. In this example, the “1000” ball on the current day of the ball, the ball 2 and the past stored ball of the ball 3 are the “500” ball and the “500” ball on the current day of the ball 3. Although not shown, the card management device 40 also stores ON / OFF of a “lock” flag indicating validity / invalidity of the card in addition to the holding ball, the accumulated ball, and the prepaid balance in association with the card ID. When a card theft is detected, it is turned ON by an employee operation. These data are also stored in the card data 16b. In addition, this “lock” flag can be set for each function (“use of pool”, “entry”, etc.). For example, only the “entry” function is subject to “lock” at the request of the player. It can also be used to prevent erroneous operation.

  The replay setting data 16c shown in FIG. 5 (c) includes items of boarding / utilizing type, inter-bank saving ball, general card boarding, holding ball / pick-up priority, priority account, and pooling boarding range. The boarding use type is an item that indicates whether or not to allow the holding ball and the storage ball to enter. The boarding use type takes one of the values of “1. Momentum / storing ball”, “2. Only savings ball”, “3. Only holding ball”, “4. In addition, “1. Mochitama / sama” indicates that entry is permitted for both the possession and the accumulation, and “4. No” indicates that entry is prohibited for both the possession and the accumulation.

  The inter-bank storage ball is an item indicating whether or not inter-bank storage ball processing for allowing the inter-card card processing machine 10 to transfer the holding ball to the storage ball is permitted. The inter-bank storage ball takes one of the values “1. Do (automatic)”, “2. Do (manual)”, and “3. Don't”. The setting of the inter-bank storage ball is effective when the use type is “2.

  If the boarding usage type is “2. Savings only”, you cannot use the holding balls for direct entry and replay, but if you transfer the holding balls to the savings by using the inter-zone savings process, you can re-enter the savings Since it can be used, it is substantially the same as entering and replaying the holding ball. However, in order to use the storage ball, it is necessary to be a member player.

  In addition, when a member player performs an operation of entering and replaying a ball, the process of replacing the possession ball with a storage ball of the same rate and re-entering and replaying the stored ball is performed by the inter-card processing machine. 10 will be executed automatically. At this time, it is displayed on the screen of the display operation unit 13 as if it had replayed by converting the possession ball of the rate of the entry source into its own rate, that is, it seems that the possession ball has been directly entered and replayed.

  In addition, when the storage ball can be entered and the holding ball cannot be entered, the member card is further inserted in a state where the general card is held as a processing target in the inter-card processing machine 10. Then, the inter-card card processing machine 10 adds up the holding balls of the general card and the membership card. After that, since it is treated as a member player, it is possible to re-enter and play after changing the holding ball to a storage ball.

  The “1. Do (automatic)” of the inter-bank storage ball is a setting in which the holding ball is transferred to the storage ball when the member card is returned without requiring the player to perform an operation. “2. Do (manual)” of the storage space between balls is a setting for executing the storage space processing when the player performs an operation to transfer the holding ball to the storage ball.

  The general card entry is an item indicating whether or not to allow entry with a general card. The general card entry takes one of the values “1. Yes” and “2. No”. General card boarding settings are set when the boarding type is permitted by the boarding usage type (the boarding usage type is either “1. Mochitama / Samutama” or “3. Mochitama only”). (If any). This is because a general card cannot use a stored ball.

  The holding ball / storing ball priority is an item indicating which one of the holding ball and the storing ball is given priority as the entry source. The holding ball / saving ball priority takes one of values of “1. saving ball priority”, “2. holding ball priority”, and “3. “3. Player optional” is a setting that allows the player to select an entry source account.

  The priority account is an item indicating the priority order of accounts when boarding. In the priority account, the rates being operated at the amusement store are registered in the priority order. It should be noted that setting the priority account is not necessary if the holding ball / storing ball priority is set to “3. Player optional”.

  The storage ball entry range is an item indicating whether entry is permitted for past storage balls and that day storage balls. The storage range is one of “1. Past storage ball / Same-day storage ball”, “2. Past storage ball only”, and “3. Current storage ball only”. The storage range setting is when the entry of the storage ball is permitted by the use type (when the use type is either “1. ) Is effective. In addition, “1. Past storage ball / Same-day storage ball” indicates permission to enter both the holding ball and the storage ball.

  The model condition determination result data 16d shown in FIG. 5D indicates the result of determining whether or not entry is possible based on the model of the gaming machine 20 or the like. The model condition determination result data 16d takes a value of “1. Conformity” or “2. Nonconformity” for the item of the model condition. If the model condition is “2. Nonconformity”, entry is prohibited regardless of the setting of the replay setting data 16c.

  Next, the internal configuration of the card management device 40 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the card management device 40 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the card management device 40 is connected to a display unit 41 and an input unit 42, and includes a store network communication unit 44, a storage unit 45, and a control unit 46.

  The display unit 41 is a liquid crystal panel, a display device, or the like. The input unit 42 is a keyboard, a mouse, or the like. The store network communication unit 44 is an interface unit for performing data communication with the island controller 30, the member management device 50, the prize management device 60, and the checkout machine 80 via a communication line in the amusement store.

  The storage unit 45 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a nonvolatile memory, and stores card management data 45a, device management data 45b, and replay setting data 45c. The card management data 45a is data in which a prepaid value balance, a balance of coins, and the like are associated with a card ID. The device management data 45b is data relating to a device placed in the amusement store. The device management data 45b includes the inter-card card processor ID, the address of the inter-card card processor 10, the installation location, the gaming machine ID, and the model data of the gaming machine 20. The replay setting data 45c indicates settings related to the replaying of the holding balls such as whether or not to allow the holding of the holding balls, and the priority order of the accounts when performing the loading.

  The control unit 46 is a control unit that performs overall control of the card management device 40, and includes a card management unit 46a, a device management unit 46b, a game status notification unit 46c, and a replay condition management unit 46d. Actually, by loading and executing these programs on a CPU (Central Processing Unit), processes corresponding to the card management unit 46a, device management unit 46b, gaming status notification unit 46c, and replay condition management unit 46d, respectively. Will be executed.

  The card management unit 46a is a processing unit that manages the card management data 45a. The card management unit 46a communicates with the inter-card card processing machine 10, the prize management device 60, and the checkout machine 80, and updates the prepaid value and the balance of the coins associated with the card ID.

  In addition, when the card management unit 46a receives a card insertion notification from the inter-card processing machine 10, the card management unit 46a notifies the valuable value associated with the card and the balance of possessions.

  The device management unit 46b is a processing unit that manages the device management data 45b. The device management unit 46b generates and updates device management data 45b based on the inter-card card processing machine ID, the inter-card card processing machine 10 address, the installation location, and the gaming machine ID acquired from the inter-card card processing machine 10. .

  When the card status notification unit 46c receives a card insertion notification from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the game status notification unit 46c refers to the device management data 45b to identify the model of the gaming machine in which the inter-card card processing machine is provided. Then, a game status notification including the card ID, the game machine model, and the game type is transmitted to the member management apparatus 50. This game status notification is made regardless of whether it is a member card or a general card.

  The replay condition management unit 46d performs a process of generating the replay setting data 45c and storing it in the storage unit 40 based on the operation of the game clerk. In addition, the replay condition management unit 46d performs a process of transmitting the generated replay setting data 45c to the inter-card card processing machine 10 and the member management apparatus 50.

  Next, a specific example of data stored in the storage unit 45 of the card management device 40 will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining data stored in the storage unit 45 of the card management device 40.

  In the card management data 45a shown in FIG. 7A, the prepaid value “2500 degrees” for the card ID “1001”, the balance “1500” of the ball 1 for the ball 1, and the balance “2300” for the ball 2 for the ball 2 ”And the balance“ 0 ”of the holding account of the ball 3 are associated with each other. That is, the card with the card ID “1001” is not inserted into the inter-card processing machine 10, and the management of the possession balls is performed by the card management device 40.

  Further, in the card management data 45a shown in FIG. 7A, the prepaid value “2000 degrees”, the remaining balance “0”, and the usage ID “3001” are associated with the card ID “2002”. . That is, the card with the card ID “2002” is inserted into the inter-card card processing machine 10 with the device ID “3001”, and the management of the holding ball is transferred to the inter-card card processing machine 10. For this reason, the balance of the coins at each rate is zero.

  In the device management data 45b shown in FIG. 7B, the network address of the inter-card card processor 10 with ID “3001” is “AB.CD.EF.GH”, and the installation location is “island 1-1. ”, The ID of the connected gaming machine 20 is“ A0012X4233 ”, and the model of the connected gaming machine 20 is“ EV01 ”. It also shows that this gaming machine 20 is in use.

  The replay setting data 45c shown in FIG. 7 (c) is data relating to the re-entry and replay of the holding ball, and has items of the holding ball loading and priority account. “Moving balls” is an item indicating whether or not to allow holding balls, and takes a value of “1. Do” or “2. Do not”. The priority account is an item indicating the priority order of accounts when boarding. In the priority account, the rates being operated at the amusement store are registered in the priority order.

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

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

  The storage unit 55 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a nonvolatile memory, and stores member management data 55a, game type setting data 55b, prize master 55c, replay setting data 55d, model condition data 55e, and game history data 55f. To do. The member management data 55a is data in which a name, a storage ball, a mobile ID m, an address, a telephone number, and the like are associated with the card ID of the member card issued to the member.

  The game type setting data 55b is data in which a loan rate and a display name are associated with a game type. The prize master 55c is data used when exchanging game balls for prizes.

  The replay setting data 55d indicates settings related to the entry replay, such as whether or not to allow the entry of the stored ball, whether or not to allow the entry of the holding ball, and the priority order of the accounts in the case of entry. It is. The model condition data 55e is data indicating a determination condition for whether or not boarding is possible based on the model of the gaming machine 20 or the like. The game history data 55f is data in which a card ID and a game history are associated with each other. The game history includes the model of the gaming machine currently in use and the model of the gaming machine used so far.

  The control unit 56 is a control unit that totally controls the member management apparatus 50, and includes a member management unit 56a, a prize master management unit 56b, a replay condition management unit 56c, and a model condition determination unit 56d. In practice, programs corresponding to these functional units are stored in a ROM or a non-volatile memory (not shown), and these programs are loaded into a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and executed, whereby the member management unit 56a, Processes corresponding to the prize master management unit 56b, the replay condition management unit 56c, and the model condition determination unit 56d are executed.

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

  The prize master management unit 56b is a processing unit that manages the prize master 55c. The prize master management unit 56b distributes the prize master 55c to the prize management device 60 in the amusement store when the prize master 55c is updated.

  The replay condition management unit 56 c performs processing for generating replay setting data 55 d and storing the replay setting data 55 d in the storage unit 55 based on the operation of the game clerk. In addition, about the setting regarding a holding ball, it can also acquire from the card | curd management apparatus 40. FIG. In addition, the replay condition management unit 56c performs a process of distributing the generated replay setting data 55d to the inter-card card processor 10.

  The model condition determining unit 56d is a processing unit that manages the model condition data 55e and the game history data 55f, and determines whether or not boarding is possible based on the model condition data 55e and the game history data 55f.

  If the model condition determination unit 56d receives the game status notification from the card management device 40, the model condition determination unit 56d updates the game history data 55f. Then, it is determined whether or not the game history of the card ID indicated in the game status notification matches the conditions indicated in the model condition data 55e.

  The model condition determination unit 56d returns the determination result (either “conforming” or “nonconforming”) to the card management apparatus 40 as model condition determination result data 16d. The card management device 40 transmits the model condition determination result data 16d to the inter-card processing machine 10 that has made the card insertion notification.

  Next, a specific example of data stored in the storage unit 55 illustrated in FIG. 8 will be described. 9 and 10 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the data stored in the storage unit 55. The member management data 55a shown in FIG. 9A shows a state in which a card ID “2002” is associated with a name “BC”, a savings account for each game type, a mobile ID m “IDmX1”, and the like. Yes. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the member management data 55a can match | combine a point, the frequency | count of a store visit, a game history, a PIN code, etc. with card ID. The mobile IDm is identification data that can specify a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, and is used when the mobile terminal is used as a membership card.

  In FIG. 9 (a), the savings account is provided for three game types of “ball 1”, “ball 2”, and “ball 3”, and each savings account has two balances: past savings and savings on the day. It is shown. For example, the “ball 1” of the card ID “2002” has “900” as the past storage ball and “100” as the current day storage ball. In addition, “ball 2” of the card ID “2002” has “0” for the past stored ball and “1000” for the current day stored ball. In the “ball 3” of the card ID “2002”, the past storage ball is “500” and the current day storage ball is “500”.

  The game type setting data 55b shown in FIG. 9B associates the rate “4 yen” and the display name “4 pachis” with the game type name “ball 1”. Further, the game type setting data 55b associates the rate “2 yen” and the display name “2 pachis” with the game type name “ball 2”. The game type setting data 55b associates the rate “1 yen” and the display name “1 pachi” with the game type name “ball 3”.

  The prize master 55c shown in FIG. 9C is data in which a prize name, a group code, a prize value, and the number of exchange balls are associated with a prize code that uniquely identifies a prize. Here, the group code is identification information for classifying and managing prizes. The group code “01” indicates a special prize that can be transferred at a predetermined value through a certain procedure. The group code “02” and later are general prizes including daily necessities other than special prizes.

  The prize master 55c has a prize code “0001”, a prize name “Grand Prize”, a group code “01”, a prize value “1000”, the exchange number of balls 1 “250”, and the exchange number of balls 2 “500”. ”And the number of exchange balls“ 1000 ”of the balls 3 are associated with each other.

  In addition, the prize master 55c has the prize name “small prize”, the group code “01”, the prize value “100”, the exchange number of balls 1 “25”, the exchange number of balls 2 for the prize code “0002”. “50” and the number of exchange balls “100” of the balls 3 are associated with each other.

  In addition, the prize master 55c, for the prize code “0100”, the prize name “M Seven”, the group code “02”, the prize value “400”, the number of exchanged balls “100”, the number of exchanged balls 2 “200” and the number of exchange balls “400” of the balls 3 are associated with each other.

  In addition, the prize master 55c, with respect to the prize code “0101,” the prize name “rack”, the group code “02”, the prize value “420”, the exchanged number of balls 1 “105”, and the exchanged number of balls 2 “ 210 ”and the number of exchange balls“ 420 ”of the ball 3 are associated with each other.

  In addition, the prize master 55c, with respect to the prize code “0600”, the prize name “Akira Tamada”, the group code “04”, the prize value “12”, the number of exchanged balls “3”, and the exchanged balls 2 The number “6” and the number of exchange balls “12” of the ball 3 are associated with each other.

  The replay setting data 55d shown in FIG. 10 (d) is the same as the replay setting data 16c shown in FIG. 5 (c). , Have a priority account and a range entry area. The same applies to the setting contents of each item.

  The model condition data 55e shown in FIG. 10 (e) is data in which the condition contents are associated with the model condition ID. The content of the condition is a combination of the type and game type of the game machine that is the entry source, and the model and game type of the game machine that is the destination.

  Specifically, the content of the condition of the model condition ID “R001” is “move source model: EV01, move destination: arbitrary”. This indicates that any holding ball or storage ball acquired with a gaming machine of model EV01 can be used for boarding and the boarding destination is not limited.

  The content of the condition of the model condition ID “R002” is “source model: arbitrary destination: EV21”. This indicates that any possession ball or storage ball acquired with any gaming machine can be used for entry, but only when used with an EV21 gaming machine, entry and replay is possible. Yes.

  The content of the condition of the model condition ID “R003” is “move source model: EV02, move destination: EV02”. This indicates that the possession balls and the storage balls acquired with the gaming machine whose model is EV02 can be entered and replayed only when used with the gaming machine whose model is EV02.

  Also, the content of the condition of the model condition ID “R004” is “source model: EV15 and game type: ball 3” and “destination: EV15 and game type: ball 1”. This is only possible when the model installed in the ball 1 section is used in the EV15 gaming machine, using the possession balls and storage balls acquired in the gaming machine whose model is installed in the ball 3 section EV15. It shows that it is possible to play.

  The game history data 55f shown in FIG. 10 (f) is data in which the card ID, the game history, and the number of boarding replays are associated with each other. When a game status notification including a card ID, model, and game type is received, the model and game type are added as a set to the game history of the card ID.

  When a single set is stored in the game history of the card ID, the set is the model and game type of the gaming machine currently in use. If multiple sets are stored in the card ID game history, the latest set is the model and game type of the gaming machine that is currently in use, and the previous set indicates which model and game type have been used. Show. This game history shows the history of the day and is reset by the closing process.

  The number of boarding replays indicates the number of boarding replays performed on that day. By setting an upper limit for the number of times of boarding and replaying, it can be used as a condition for whether or not boarding is possible. The number of entry and replays is reset by the store closing process.

  In FIG. 10 (f), the card ID “1001” is a game in which the model installed in the ball 1 section is used in the game in the EV 15 game machine, and then the model installed in the ball 1 section is the EV 15 game. It shows that it was used for gaming on a machine. The card ID “1001” indicates that the boarding / replaying is performed 16 times. Similarly, the card ID “2002” indicates that the model installed in the section of the ball 3 is being used for a game in the EV01 gaming machine. The card ID “2002” indicates that the boarding / replaying is not performed.

  Next, the boarding / replaying process by the inter-card card processing machine 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the procedure of the entry / replay process by the inter-card card processor 10. Upon receiving the card (step S101), the inter-card card processing machine 10 issues a card insertion notification and obtains model condition determination result data 16d and replay setting data 16c (step S102).

  The boarding / replay processing unit 17c of the inter-card processing machine 10 determines whether boarding / replaying is permitted by the replay setting data 16c (step S103). If the entry / replay is prohibited by the replay setting data 16c (step S103; No), the entry / replay processing unit 17c does not display the entry / replay button (step S112) and ends the process. .

  If boarding replay is permitted by the replay setting data 16c (step S103; Yes), it is determined whether or not the model condition determination result data 16d indicates conformity to the model condition (step S104). If the model condition determination result data 16d does not indicate conformity to the model condition (step S104; No), the boarding / replay processing unit 17c does not display the boarding / replay button (step S112) and ends the process. To do.

  If the model condition determination result data 16d indicates conformity to the model conditions (step S104; Yes), the boarding / replay processing unit 17c determines whether there is an account that can be used for boarding. (Step S105). Specifically, it is determined whether there is an account with a sufficient balance according to the priority order defined by the replay setting data 16c. If there is no account that can be used for boarding (step S105; No), the boarding replay processing unit 17c hides the boarding replay button (step S112) and ends the process.

  If there is an account that can be used for boarding (step S105; Yes), the boarding replay processing unit 17c controls display of the boarding replay button on the display operation unit 13 (step S106).

  If the boarding / replay button is operated (step S107; Yes), the boarding / replay processing unit 17c subtracts the balance of the target account (step S108). At this time, if the target account is a holding account, the account balance managed by the inter-card card processing machine 10 is subtracted. If the target account is a savings account, the account balance managed by the member management device 50 is subtracted. Will be requested.

  After step S108, the boarding / replay processing unit 17c uses the subtracted value and the rate of the boarding source to perform conversion into the number of game balls at the rate during the game (step S109), and pays out the game balls Processing is performed (step S110).

  After step S110 or when the boarding / replay button has not been operated (step S107; No), the inter-card card processing machine 10 determines whether or not a card ejection operation has been performed (step S111). If the card ejection operation has not been performed (step S111; No), the process proceeds to step S105, and if the card ejection operation has been performed (step S111; Yes), the process ends.

  As described above, in the system according to the present embodiment, both the stored ball and the holding ball can be appropriately entered and replayed, so that the convenience when using a plurality of game types is improved. Can do. Further, since the storage ball entry / replay and the holding ball entry / replay can be executed by the same operation, an interface easy to understand for the player can be provided.

  In addition, it is possible to set in detail on the amusement store side whether or not to allow the re-playing of the storage ball and the holding ball. Furthermore, since it is possible to set conditions using the type and game type of the gaming machine that is the boarding source or boarding destination, whether or not the boarding replay can be performed can be one of the elements for selecting the gaming machine. For example, a gaming machine whose operating rate is desired to be raised can be easily selected by a player by making it selectable as a boarding source or boarding destination. For this reason, boarding can be used as a service that directly contributes to the profit of the amusement store.

  In the above-described embodiment, the inter-card card processing machine 10 manages all the accounts of the possession balls, and the inter-card re-playing process is also processed in the inter-card card processing machine 10. It is good also as a structure which a card processing machine manages only the own money account.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in which the inter-card card processing machine manages only the own-owned possession account. In the configuration shown in FIG. 12, the inter-card processing machine 110 transmits the card ID to the card management device 40 when the card is received, and at its own rate among the possession accounts associated with the card ID. Acquire and manage a 4 yen holding account balance. On the card management device 40 side, the balance of the 4 yen coin account managed by the inter-card processing machine 110 is set to 0, and the balance account balance at other rates (2 yen and 1 yen) is managed. continue.

  In FIG. 12, the balance of the holding account for each rate is “1000 balls”. The inter-card processing machine 10 subtracts the 4-yen holding account managed by itself when paying a 4-yen coin replay, and pays out a corresponding number of game balls. As a result, the 4-ball rate of “1000 balls” can be used as 1000 balls by replaying the balls.

  Also, the inter-card card processing machine 110 subtracts the 2-yen holding account managed by the card management device 40 and performs a corresponding number of game balls when performing a 2-yen-retained jingling replay. Pay out. As a result, the “1000 balls” with a 2-yen rate can be used as 500 balls by re-playing the holding ball. Similarly, the inter-card processing machine 110 subtracts the 1-yen coin account managed by the card management device 40 and performs a corresponding number of game balls when performing a 1-yen coin re-engagement replay. Pay out. As a result, the “1000 balls” with a 1-yen rate can be used as 250 balls by re-playing the holding ball. In addition, since the process which concerns on a stored ball is the same as that of FIG. 1, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As another configuration, it is also possible to manage the holding balls during the game with the card management device. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration in which the card management device 40 also manages the possession balls during the game.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 13, the balance of the holding account is managed by the card management device 40 even when the inter-card processing machine 210 accepts the card. Therefore, the inter-card card processor 210 communicates with the card management device 40 every time the holding ball is replayed, and subtracts the balance.

  In this configuration, it is not necessary for the inter-card card processor 210 to hold the settings related to the holding ball replay and the settings related to the stored ball replay. The settings relating to the holding ball replay may be held by the card management device 40, and the settings relating to the stored ball replay may be held by the member management device 50.

  In FIG. 13, the balance of the holding account for each rate is “1000 balls”. When performing a 4-yen coin replay, the inter-card card processor 210 subtracts the 4-yen coin account managed by the card management device 40 and pays out a corresponding number of game balls. As a result, the 4-ball rate of “1000 balls” can be used as 1000 balls by replaying the balls.

  In addition, when the inter-card card processing machine 210 performs a 2-yen rate holding-in / out-play, the 2-yen holding account managed by the card management device 40 is subtracted, and a corresponding number of game balls are obtained. Pay out. As a result, the “1000 balls” with a 2-yen rate can be used as 500 balls by re-playing the holding ball. Similarly, the inter-card card processor 210 subtracts the 1-yen coin account managed by the card management device 40 in the case of performing a 1-yen coin play and replay, and a corresponding number of game balls. Pay out. As a result, the “1000 balls” with a 1-yen rate can be used as 250 balls by re-playing the holding ball. In addition, since the process which concerns on a stored ball is the same as that of FIG. 1, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As another configuration, it may be configured such that the management of the holding balls and the management of the stored balls are performed by the inter-card processing machine. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration for managing the holding balls and storing balls in the inter-card card processing machine.

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 14, when the inter-card card processor 310 receives the card, the inter-card card processor 310 transmits the card ID to the card management device 40 and acquires the balance of the possession account associated with the card ID. While managing, the balance of the savings account matched with card ID is acquired and managed. On the card management device 40 side, the balance of the possession account managed by the inter-card processing machine 310 is set to zero. On the member management device 50 side, the balance of the possession account managed by the inter-card processing machine 310 is set to zero.

  In this configuration, both the setting relating to the holding ball replay and the setting relating to the storage ball replay are held by the inter-card processing machine 310. The settings related to the holding ball replay may be acquired from the card management device 40, and the settings related to the stored ball replay may be acquired from the member management device 50.

  In FIG. 14, the balance of the savings account at each rate is “1000 balls”. The inter-card processing machine 310 subtracts a 4-yen savings account managed by itself when paying a 4-yen savings replay, and pays out a corresponding number of game balls. As a result, the “1000 balls” stored at the 4-yen rate can be used as 1000 balls by replaying the stored balls.

  In addition, when performing a two-yen rate saving ball entry and replay, the inter-card card processing machine 310 subtracts the two-yen savings account managed by the own device and pays out a corresponding number of game balls. As a result, the 2-yen rate storage ball “1000 balls” can be used as 500 balls by storing and replaying the storage balls. Similarly, the inter-card card processing machine 310 subtracts the 1-yen savings account managed by the own device and pays out the corresponding number of gaming balls when performing the 1-yen savings entry and replay. As a result, the 1-Yen rate storage ball “1000 balls” can be used as 250 balls by re-entering the storage ball. The process related to the holding ball is the same as that shown in FIG.

  The management of settings may be made different depending on whether the player is a member player or a general player. For example, the member player's own ball replay setting and the stored ball replay setting may be managed by the member management device 50, and the general player's own ball replay setting may be managed by the card management device 40. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the holding ball is managed by the card management device and the storage ball is managed by the member management device 50. However, the configuration may be such that the holding ball and the storage ball are integrated and managed. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration for managing and managing holding balls and storage balls.

  The integrated management apparatus 400 shown in FIG. 15 manages the holding balls and the stored balls with one database. In this database, the number of game balls acquired by a player is managed for each game type and every acquired date. If the acquired date is the current day, a flag indicating that it is a “money ball” is attached, and if the acquired date is not the current day, a flag indicating that it is a “stored ball” is added.

  Specifically, the management flag and the date are managed in association with the account balance of each game type of 4 yen, 2 yen, and 1 yen. The management flag takes one of the values “money ball” and “storing ball”. The date indicates the date acquired by the player.

  When returning the inserted card, the inter-card card processor 410 notifies the integrated management device 400 of the balance of the possession account managed by the own device in association with the card ID. The integrated management device 400 associates the notified balance of each game type with the date of the current day, and manages it by attaching a management flag “mochitama”.

  In FIG. 15, the inter-card card processor 410 manages a 4-yen-retained “800”, a 2-yen-retained “300”, and a 1-yen-retained “0”. Therefore, when the inter-card card processor 410 returns the card, these balances are managed by the integrated management device 400 as possessions.

  Thereafter, the holding account managed by the integrated management device 400 is used for the holding ball replay and the holding ball entry / replay, and the savings account managed by the integrated management device 400 is used for the storage ball replay and the saving ball entry / replay. used. When using a storage ball, it is not necessary to distinguish which date the storage ball is, so it is only necessary to use the oldest storage ball in order.

  After the business hours of the amusement store are over, the integrated management device 400 replaces the management flag “mochitama” with “pick-up”. Thereby, it is possible to easily change the holding ball to a storage ball. Then, if the next day's business starts, a new ball with the date of the next day is generated.

  Note that the coins managed by the integrated management device 400 may be configured so as to be distinguished from the coins managed by the inter-card processing machine 410 by using names such as saving balls on the day and management device possession balls.

  As another configuration example, the configuration may be such that the holding balls and the storage balls corresponding to the holding balls are managed in parallel. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration for managing the holding balls and the storage balls corresponding to the holding balls in parallel. In the configuration shown in FIG. 16, the member management device 550 individually manages the current day's storage balls and the past storage balls. Here, the past stored ball is the number of game balls acquired up to the previous day, and is used for a stored ball replay, a stored ball reentry play, and the like. The day storage ball is the number of game balls acquired on the day, and corresponds to a holding ball managed by the card management device 40.

  When returning the inserted card, the inter-card card processor 510 notifies the card management device 40 of the balance of the possession account managed by the own device in association with the card ID. By this notification, the card management device 40 manages the notified balance of each game type as the balance of the holding account. In addition, the member management device 550 manages the notified balance of each game type as the balance of the day's savings.

  In FIG. 16, the inter-card processing machine 510 manages a 4-ball rate holding ball “800”, a 2-yen rate holding ball “300”, and a 1-yen rate holding ball “0”. Therefore, when the inter-card card processing machine 510 returns the card, these balances are managed as held balls by the card management device 40 and also managed as saved money on the day by the member management device 550.

  Then, in the case where the possession balls are used by the possession ball replay, the possession ball entry replay, or the like and the balance of the possession account managed by the card management device 40 is decreased, The balance is also decreased by the same amount.

  After the business hours of the amusement store are over, the card management device 40 discards the balance of the money holding account. Then, the member management apparatus 550 adds the current day storage ball to the past storage ball. If the current day storage balls and the past storage balls are managed in an integrated manner as in the configuration shown in FIG. 15, the flag indicating the current day storage balls need only be replaced with the past storage balls. Further, in this case, the configuration may be such that the added / subtracted value of the holding ball is directly applied to the value of the stored ball without distinguishing between the current day's stored ball and the past stored ball.

  And the setting in the Example mentioned above is applicable in any as long as it is the management method of the holding ball and storage ball shown in FIGS.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the member management devices 50 and 550 manage the game history data 55f in order to control whether or not entry is possible based on the game history. As another configuration example for controlling whether or not entry is possible, it is conceivable to manage the holding balls for each model.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of the type-specific coin management. In the management table shown in FIG. 17, the game balls acquired by the player are managed as possessed balls for each game type and for each model that has acquired the game balls.

  For example, the total number of possessions of the game type “ball 1” associated with the card ID “1001” is “1500”, of which “300” is the possession earned by the model “EV01”, and the model “EV02”. The possession earned in is “1200”. Similarly, the total number of possessions of the game type “ball 2” associated with the card ID “1001” is “2300”, of which “800” is the possession earned by the model “EV01”.

  In this way, if you manage the possession balls by model, “Specify the model of the move source and the model of the move destination, and enter and replay at the move destination within the range of the possession acquired with the move source model. Detailed conditions such as “allow” can be set. For example, if there is a condition that only the possession ball acquired with the model “EV01” of the game type “ball 1” can be used with the model “EV01” of the game type “ball 3”, the card ID “1001” is used. When playing with the model “EV01” of the game type “ball 3”, the possession “300” acquired with the model “EV01” of the game type “ball 1” can be used, but the possession acquired with the model “EV02” can be used. The ball “1200” cannot be used.

  The model of the gaming machine can be specified by using the ID of the inter-card card processing machine 10 and referring to the device management data 45b. Further, here, the case where the ball is managed for each model has been shown, but it is also possible to manage the ball for each category arbitrarily set by the amusement store such as “New Model Corner”. In this case, the identification information is managed for each corner, and the member management device 50 manages the holding ball in association with the identification information. In addition, it is good also as managing not only the holding ball but also a storage ball for every model or corner. Further, the store employee may arbitrarily set the type of holding balls and storage balls that can be used for each model or corner. Specifically, the ball “ball 1”, “ball 2” and “ball 3” can be used with the “ball 1” model, and the ball “only ball 2” can be used with the “ball 2” model. It can also be set to be usable.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the member management device 50 manages data related to boarding / replaying is illustrated, but a configuration in which other devices such as the card management device 40 manage may be used. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the upper limit is set for the number of times of entry / replay is illustrated, but an upper limit may be provided for the number of balls to be paid out by entering / replaying. In addition, the number of times of entering and replaying and the number of balls may be managed for each account, and an upper limit may be set.

  Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the current day storage ball and the past storage ball are treated as “storage ball” separately from the holding ball, and an example of setting entry / no-go / no priority, priority order, etc. has been shown. The configuration may be such that the holding balls are collectively treated as “day balls”, and whether or not entry is possible and priorities are set in distinction from the past storage balls.

  In the above-described embodiments, detailed description of the form of the card, which is a medium for associating the number of game media, is omitted, but such a card includes a magnetic card, an IC card, and the like. Further, although the “card” has been described as an example here for convenience of explanation, the present invention can also be applied to a case where a chip, a stick, a portable terminal, or the like is used in addition to such a card.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to an enclosed game machine that uses game balls enclosed in a game machine. In enclosed game machines, the number of game balls that can be thrown onto the game board surface is managed as the number of games that can be played, and in the case of ball lending or replaying, the actual game balls are not paid out. The number of games that can be played is added. Further, the present invention is not limited to the case where balls are used as game media, but can also be applied to cases where medals for slot machines are used.

  Each illustrated configuration is schematic in function, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally / physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be configured.

  As described above, the game medium management system and the game medium management method according to the present invention make effective use of boarding when using a plurality of game types, improve the convenience of the player, and contribute to the profit of the game store. Suitable for doing.

10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510 Inter-card processing unit 11 Status display unit 12 Bill transport unit 12a Bill insertion port 13 Display operation unit 14 Reader / writer 14a Card insertion port 14b Holding unit 15 Communication unit 16, 45, 55 Storage unit 16a Own apparatus state data 16b Card data 16c, 45c, 55d Replay setting data 16d Model condition determination result data 17, 46, 56 Control unit 17a Data management unit 17b Count processing unit 17c Incoming replay processing unit 18a Nozzle unit 18b Counting unit 20 Game machine 30 Island controller 40 Card management device 41, 51 Display unit 42, 52 Input unit 44, 54 Store network communication unit 45a Card management data 45b Device management data 46a Card management unit 46b Device management unit 46c Game status communication Knowledge part 46d, 56c Replay condition management part 50, 550 Member management apparatus 53 External network communication part 55a Member management data 55b Game type setting data 55c Prize master 55e Model condition data 55f Game history data 56a Member management part 56b Prize master management part 56d Model condition determination unit 60 Prize management device 80 Settlement machine 400 Integrated management device

Claims (9)

A game media management system for managing the number of game media acquired by a player through a game,
The number of game media acquired by the player on the game of the day is managed as a first game medium in association with a member portable medium owned by a member or a general portable medium possessed by a non-member player, A game medium management means for managing the number of game media acquired by the player as a second game medium in association with the member portable medium;
A first game medium replay means for performing a first game medium replay that enables the first game medium to be used for games of the same game type;
A first on-board game medium replay means for performing a first on-board game medium replay that enables the first game medium to be used for games in other game types;
A second game medium replay means for performing a second game medium replay that enables the second game medium to be used for games of the same game type;
A second on-board game medium replay means for performing a second on-board game medium replay that enables the second game medium to be used for games in other game types;
A game medium management system comprising: boarding permission / inhibition setting means for setting whether to permit execution of the first boarding game medium replay and / or the second boarding game medium replay. .   A management state in which the first game medium is managed as the second game medium in accordance with a predetermined opportunity in the game of the day of the player when the first game medium is associated with the member portable medium The game medium management system according to claim 1, further comprising changing means.   The management state changing means manages the first game medium as the second game medium based on receiving an operation for replaying the first boarding game medium from a player. 3. The game media management system according to claim 2, wherein   The apparatus further comprises priority order setting means for setting which of the first boarding game medium replay and the second boarding game medium replay is to be prioritized. 4. The game medium management system according to 3.   It further comprises a gaming machine condition setting means for setting a condition for varying whether or not the execution of the first boarding game medium replay and / or the second boarding game medium replay is permitted. The game media management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein   The gaming machine condition setting means includes a model of a boarding game machine that is the gaming machine that has acquired the first gaming medium or the second gaming medium, and the first boarding game medium replay and / or 6. The game according to claim 5, wherein a condition setting for designating at least one of the models of the game machines of the destinations that are the game machines using the second boarding game medium replay is performed. Media management system.   7. The game medium management system according to claim 6, wherein the game machine condition setting means further specifies at least one of the game type of the boarding origin and the game type of the boarding destination. .   6. The game machine condition setting means performs condition setting that defines an upper limit of the number of times of executing the first boarding game medium replay and / or the second boarding game medium replay. 6. The game medium management system according to 6 or 7. A game media management method for managing the number of game media acquired by a player through a game,
The number of game media acquired by the player on the game of the day is managed as a first game medium in association with a member portable medium owned by a member or a general portable medium possessed by a non-member player, A game medium management step of managing the number of game media acquired by the player as a second game medium in association with the member portable medium;
The first game medium replay that allows the first game medium to be used for games in other game types and / or the second game medium can be used for games in other game types. A boarding permission / prohibition setting step for setting whether or not to permit execution of the second boarding game medium replay;
And a replay processing step of executing the first boarding game medium replay and / or the second boarding game medium replay permitted to be executed by the boarding permission / inhibition setting step. Management method.

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