JP2016198390A - Prize exchange system, prize exchange device, and prize exchange method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To handle encashment of game media acquired by a game guest.SOLUTION: A prize management device 60 and a cash dispensing machine 70 are installed on a prize counter. The prize management device 60, when having read out the number of possessed balls from a card D1, performs prize exchange and encashment within a range of the number of possessed balls. In performing the encashment, the prize management device 60 can collect a charge or tax. For example, performing encashment of 6000 yen on the number of possessed balls corresponding to 7000 yen before subtraction of 600 yen as a pachinko tax leaves the number of possessed balls corresponding to 400 yen to be used for exchange for a prize such as confectionery. The prize management device 60 instructs the cash dispensing machine 70 to make payment of the encashment, thereby making the cash dispensing machine 70 make cash payment. Thereby, a game guest can receive cash of 6000 yen and a prize corresponding to 400 yen at the prize counter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize exchange system, a prize exchange apparatus, and a prize exchange method for performing a prize exchange process for exchanging game media acquired by a game player for a prize.

  Conventionally, a game counter such as a pachinko parlor is provided with a prize counter for exchanging game media obtained by a player for a prize. The prize counter is provided with a so-called POS (Point Of Sales) prize management device, and the store clerk uses the prize management apparatus to exchange game media for prizes (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The amusement store prepares various prizes including confectionery, cigarettes and the like so that the player can exchange them for prizes desired by the player. For this reason, in the prize management device, the number of game media necessary for exchange is associated with each prize and managed.

JP 2009-385 A

  However, the conventional technique has a problem in that the game media acquired by the player in the game cannot be exchanged. Although the player can exchange the acquired game media for various prizes, there is a strong demand to cash out if a certain amount of game media is acquired.

  For this reason, there has been a demand for a prize exchange system that can cash game media acquired by a player. In addition, if the game medium acquired by the player is to be cashed, a fee or tax may be imposed.

  The present invention provides a prize exchange system, a prize exchange apparatus, and a prize exchange method that can solve the above-described problems of the prior art and that can deal with cashing of game media acquired by a player. For the purpose.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a prize exchange system for performing a prize exchange process for exchanging game media obtained by a player for a game. An acquired game medium number specifying means for specifying the number of acquired game media indicating the number of acquired game media, and the number of game media to be subjected to the prize exchange process among the acquired game media number is defined as a first game medium number. Sorting means for dividing into the second number of game media, prize specifying means for specifying a prize that can be exchanged with a value corresponding to the first number of game media, and value corresponding to the second number of game media. A valuable value specifying means for specifying the value of the valuable value when converted into the valuable value is provided.

  Further, in the present invention, in the above invention, when the value corresponding to the second number of game media is converted into the valuable value by the valuable value specifying means, the value of the subtraction subtracted from the valuable value, or the subtraction amount It is further characterized by further comprising a subtraction calculation means for calculating a value of the value obtained by subtracting.

  Furthermore, the present invention further comprises a money dispensing instruction means for instructing a money dispensing apparatus to dispense money corresponding to the valuable value that is specified by the valuable value specifying means and from which the subtraction has been subtracted. It is characterized by.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that in the above-mentioned invention, there is further provided payout means for paying out money corresponding to the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying means and subtracting the subtraction.

  Further, in the present invention, in the above invention, when there is an unused portion in the monetary value deposited by the player and used for lending the game medium, the unused value is deducted from the valuable value deducted from the deduction. It further comprises an unused monetary value processing means for adding the monetary values of minutes and causing the money dispensing apparatus or the dispensing means to pay out money corresponding to the added value.

  In the present invention, the present invention manages the conversion history from the second number of game media to the valuable value, and restricts the operation of the apparatus related to the prize exchange processing based on the management status of the conversion history. An operation restriction means is further provided.

  The present invention also relates to a prize exchange device for performing a prize exchange process for exchanging a game medium acquired by a player for a game with a prize, wherein the acquired game indicates the number of game media acquired by the player for the game. An acquired game medium number specifying means for specifying the number of mediums, and a classifying means for dividing the number of game media to be subjected to the prize exchange process out of the acquired game medium numbers into a first game medium number and a second game medium number And a prize specifying means for specifying a prize that can be exchanged with a value corresponding to the first number of game media, and a value of a value when converting the value corresponding to the second number of game media into a valuable value. And a valuable value specifying means for specifying the value.

  The present invention is also a prize exchange method for performing a prize exchange process for exchanging a game medium acquired by a player for a game with a prize, wherein the acquired game indicates the number of game media acquired by the player for the game. A step of identifying the number of acquired game media for specifying the number of media, and a step of classifying the number of game media to be subjected to the prize exchange process among the number of acquired game media into a first game media number and a second game media number And a prize specifying step for specifying a prize that can be exchanged at a value corresponding to the first number of game media, and a value of a value when converting the value corresponding to the second number of game media into a valuable value. And a valuable value specifying step for specifying the value.

  According to the present invention, the number of acquired game media indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in the game is specified, and the number of game media to be subjected to the prize exchange process among the acquired game media is determined as the first game media. When the prize is exchangeable with a value corresponding to the first game medium number, and the value corresponding to the second game medium number is converted into a valuable value Since the value of the valuable value is specified, it is possible to cope with the cashing of the game medium acquired by the player.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of prize exchange according to the first 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 prize management apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the prize management device and the dispensing machine. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the prize master, the cash setting data, and the cash history data shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of processing of the prize management device. FIG. 7 is a specific example when the dedicated key is operated first. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the settlement of the prepaid value. FIG. 9 is a specific example of the process of the prize management apparatus when the prepaid value is settled. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the prize management device. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the prize exchange according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the prize management apparatus shown in FIG.

  Exemplary embodiments of a prize exchange system, a prize exchange apparatus, and a prize exchange method according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  In this specification, “mochitama” refers to data indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in the game or the number of the game media, and 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). Mochitama can be used by both general and member players, and is used when a gaming machine is moved. The stored ball is normally only available to member players, and is used when the acquired game medium is used for games from the next day.

  FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of prize exchange according to the first embodiment. A plurality of gaming machines are installed in the gaming store, and the number of gaming media obtained by gaming with the gaming machine can be associated with cards as possession balls. 1750 balls are associated with the card D1 shown in FIG. Note that game media are handled separately for each shape and rental unit price (rate). FIG. 1 shows a case where game balls lent out at 4 yen per ball are used as game media.

  A prize management device 60 and a dispensing machine 70 are installed in the prize counter of the amusement store. When the prize management device 60 reads the ball from the card D1, the prize management device 60 exchanges prizes within the range of the ball. Since the holding ball associated with the card D1 is 1750 balls and the rate is 4 yen, the prize management device 60 converts the value of the holding ball to the equivalent of 7000 yen and exchanges the prize within the range of 7000 yen. become.

  Here, the prize management device 60 can exchange some or all of the coins. In addition, exchange with prizes such as confectionery and cash can be combined. Then, the prize management device 60 can collect a fee and a tax for cashing. FIG. 1 shows a case where 10% of the converted amount is collected as a pachinko tax.

  Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 1, among 7000 yen worth balls, 6000 yen is exchanged, 600 yen is deducted as a pachinko tax, and the remaining 400 yen is exchanged for prizes such as confectionery. Used for.

  The prize management device 60 instructs the dispensing machine 70 to withdraw money for cashing, thereby causing the dispensing machine 70 to pay out money. For this reason, the player can receive 6000 yen cash and 400 yen prizes at the prize counter.

  As described above, the prize management device 60 according to the first embodiment can read the possessed ball acquired by the player from the game from the card D1, and can exchange a part or all of the retained ball. In addition, the prize management device 60 can collect a fee and a tax in exchange for money.

  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 prize management device 60 is connected to the cash management center F1 via a network outside the amusement store.

  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.

  When the passing of the game ball through the winning area is detected by the winning sensor, the gaming machine 20 determines the number of winning balls to be awarded from the storage contents of the prize ball memory and the number of gaming balls that have passed through the winning area. Pay out the number of game balls. The game balls that have been paid out can be used again in the game, and can also be counted by the inter-card processing machine 10 to be used as balls. In addition, when the game machine 20 receives a notification of the addition of the possible number of games by ball lending operation or the like from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the gaming machine 20 pays out the notified number of balls.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 receives payment, rents out game balls, communicates with the card management device 40, and communicates with the gaming machine 20. When the inter-card processing machine 10 receives a bill inserted by the player, the card management device 40 manages a prepaid value equivalent to the deposit amount by transmitting a deposit notification including the deposit amount to the card management device 40. To be added to the prepaid value. 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 corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value is played. The machine 20 is notified and the game balls are paid out.

  When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the insertion of the card, the inter-card processing machine 10 transmits a card insertion notice 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.

  When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the holding ball replay operation, it subtracts a predetermined number of holding balls managed by itself and notifies the gaming machine 20 of the number corresponding to the subtracted holding ball number. To pay out. 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, The game machine 20 is notified of the number corresponding to the subtracted number of stored balls, and the game balls are paid out.

  When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the card return operation, the inter-card processing machine 10 transmits a possession ball addition request including the number of possessed balls to the card management device 40, causes the card management device 40 to add the possession balls, A notification is transmitted to the card management device 40 to control the ejection of the card. In addition, when the inter-card processing machine 10 receives the counting operation, it counts the game balls stored in the tray of the gaming machine 20 and adds them to the holding balls.

  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. Further, when the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification is the card ID of the member card, the card insertion notification is transmitted to the member management device 50, and the replay data received from the member management device 50 is used as the interbank card. It transmits to the processor 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 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.

  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 acquired ball indicates the number of game balls acquired by the player in the same manner as the holding ball. Specifically, when the game balls are counted by a counter installed on the island edge or the like, the count result is printed on the receipt, and this count result is used as the acquired ball.

  The prize management device 60 is connected to a card reader for reading the card ID of the card and a dispensing machine for paying out money. 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.

  The prize management device 60 can also redeem the acquired balls, the stored balls, and the holding balls, and manages the history of redemption. The prize management device 60 appropriately transmits the cash history to the cash management center F1. The cash management center F1 is an apparatus that integrates and manages the status of cashing in a plurality of game stores, and is installed in a third party outside the amusement hall. The cash management center F1 can total the status of cash for each amusement store or affiliated store and provide it to the amusement store. In addition, the status of cash exchange is provided to public authorities that manage taxation, such as tax authorities and local governments. Thereby, the public institution can grasp the profit / cash situation of the amusement store and manage taxation appropriately. In addition, the equipment related to the cash exchange, such as the prize management device 60, assumes that the communication with the cash management center F1 is appropriately performed as a condition for the normal operation of the device itself. Specifically, when communication with the cash management center F1 is appropriately performed, the function related to cash is valid, but when communication is not properly performed, the function regarding cash is invalid. Can be illustrated. A device related to redemption such as the prize management device 60 has a storage unit that stores a history of redemption, but until the data related to redemption is transmitted to the redemption management center F1, manual or automatic clear processing of the storage unit Even if there is, control is performed so that the data in the storage unit is not cleared. Moreover, although the example which invalidates the function related to the cash exchange when the communication with the cash management center F1 is not properly performed has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is temporarily only for a predetermined period. The operation may be continued.

  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 = 100 degrees when the number is 100 degrees). The data is updated, and the ball lending permission is transmitted to the inter-card card processing machine 10 of the transmission source. The inter-card card processing machine 10 that has received the ball lending permission transmits a signal requesting the number of payouts (for example, 125) corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value to the gaming machine 20. The gaming machine 20 pays out gaming balls based on a signal from the inter-card card processing machine 10.

  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, among the possessed balls associated with the card ID in the message, the balance of the coins at the rate specified by the message Is sent to the inter-card card processor 10.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 stores the balance of the coins received from the card management device 40. And the message containing the information which specifies card ID and a rate, and a possession subtraction request | requirement is transmitted to the card management apparatus 40. FIG. When the card management device 40 receives the possession ball subtraction request, the balance of the possession ball specified by the card ID and the rate is cleared to zero. In addition, when the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the possession ball replay operation, it decrements the balance of the possession balls by a certain number, notifies the gaming machine 20 of the corresponding number, and pays out the gaming balls.

  When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the counting operation, it counts the game balls stored in the tray of the gaming machine 20, adds them to the possession balls, and displays the number of possessed balls as a result of the addition on a predetermined display unit. To do. Also, if a card return operation is accepted, a message including a request for adding coins is transmitted to the card management device 40. This message includes the card ID of the card to be ejected, an address or arbitrary identification information for identifying the inter-card card processor 10 that is the transmission source, information for identifying the rate of the inter-card card processor 10, and possession Includes a balance of balls and a request for adding balls.

  When the card management device 40 accepts a request for adding a ball, the card management device 40 updates the balance of the ball having the rate specified by the message to the received value among the balls associated with the card ID in the message. To do.

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

  Although not mentioned above, the inter-card card processing machine 10 performs a predetermined operation when there are counted balls and the number of balls is displayed on the display unit, whereby the display unit In addition, it is possible to display a numerical value (amount) when the possessed ball is converted into a valuable value (cash) to the maximum by the prize management device 60. In addition, when a tax is collected at the time of cashing (conversion to valuable value), the amount of tax collected can also be displayed. With this configuration, even when tax is collected at the time of monetization (conversion to valuable value), the player is made to recognize indicators such as how the total income and expenditure is, and whether additional investment is possible be able to. The inter-card processing machine 10 receives from the card management device 40 or the member management device 50 information related to the conversion rate with game media when it is converted at the time of device startup, information related to the tax rate, and the like. The above display is performed based on the unit price information of the game media associated with the device.

  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 for identifying the machine 10 or arbitrary identification information, information for identifying the rate of the inter-card card processing machine 10, and a card insertion notification.

  The card management device 40 transmits a card insertion notification message to the member management device 50. When the member management device 50 receives 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 displays on the predetermined display unit the balance related to the stored ball indicated in the stored ball replay data. Further, when the balance is equal to or greater than the number of game balls paid out in the stored ball replay (the number of stored ball replay units, for example, 125 balls), the stored ball replay operation can be accepted.

  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, notifies the gaming machine 20 of the number corresponding to the number of stored ball replay units, and pays out the game ball. 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.

  Moreover, although not mentioned in the above, the inter-card card processing machine 10 displays by performing a predetermined operation when there is a stored ball associated with the card ID and the number of stored balls is displayed on the display unit. It is possible to display a numerical value (amount) when the stored ball is converted into a valuable value (cash) to the maximum by the prize management device 60. In addition, when there is a holding ball at the same time as the storage ball, it is possible to display a numerical value (amount) when the total number of balls is converted into a valuable value (cash) by the prize management device 60. It is like that. In any case, when a tax is collected at the time of cashing (conversion to valuable value), the collected tax amount can also be displayed.

  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 prize management device 60 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the prize management device 60 has a configuration in which a case for a game clerk and a case for a player are connected by a communication line. The store for the game clerk is provided with a store side display unit 61, an operation unit 62, a receipt issuing unit 63, a card reader 67a, and a store clerk tag reader 67b. A customer side display section 64 and a portable terminal reader 67c are provided in the player's case.

  The game clerk holds the card presented by the player over the card reader 67a to read the card ID from the card, and specifies the balance of the possession ball and the storage ball associated with the card ID. The balance thus specified is used for exchange with a prize or cash. The game clerk can receive authority authentication by holding his / her clerk tag over the clerk tag reader 67b.

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

  The receipt issuing unit 63 is an issuing unit that issues various receipts such as a registration list and a summary list, and includes a thermal printer or the like.

  The customer-side display unit 64 provided in the player's casing is composed of a fluorescent display tube, a touch panel color liquid crystal display, and the like. The player can confirm the balance of the possession balls and storage balls associated with the cards by confirming the display contents of the customer side display unit 64. Further, the customer display unit 64 can display the event information when event information or the like is notified as setting data from a higher-level device (for example, the card management device 40). Moreover, the customer side display part 64 is used also for the input of the PIN code at the time of using the storage ball. When a portable terminal that can be used as a membership card is held over, the portable terminal reader 67c reads information corresponding to the card ID from the portable terminal. Based on the information corresponding to the card ID, the number of possessed balls and the number of stored balls are specified.

  Next, functional configurations of the prize management device 60 and the dispensing machine 70 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the prize management device 60 and the dispensing machine 70. As shown in the figure, the prize management device 60 is connected to a communication line. The prize management device 60 includes a store-side display unit 61, an operation unit 62, a receipt issuing unit 63, a customer-side display unit 64, a card reader 67a, a store clerk tag reader 67b, a portable terminal reader 67c, a storage unit 65, and a control unit. Unit 66, communication unit 68a, and dispensing machine connection unit 68b. The communication unit 68a is an interface unit for the prize management device 60 to communicate with a host device via a communication line. The dispensing machine connection unit 68 b is an interface unit for transmitting a dispensing instruction to the dispensing machine 70.

  The storage unit 65 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a nonvolatile memory, and stores a prize master 65a, cash setting data 65b, and cash history data 65c. The prize master 65a is data used when exchanging game balls for prizes, and is data received from the member management apparatus 50 and stored. The cash setting data 65b is data indicating a setting for the amount to be deducted at the time of cashing. The cash history data 65c is data indicating a cash history.

  The control unit 66 is a control unit for overall control of the prize management device 60, and includes a prize management unit 66a, a prize exchange processing unit 66b, an operation management unit 66c, a cashing processing unit 66d, a subtraction calculation unit 66e, a refund processing unit 66f, It has a withdrawal instruction part 66g. Actually, programs corresponding to these functional units are stored in a non-illustrated non-volatile memory such as a ROM, and these programs are loaded into a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and executed, thereby the prize management unit 66a. The prize exchange processing unit 66b, the operation management unit 66c, the cashing processing unit 66d, the subtraction calculation unit 66e, the refund processing unit 66f, and the withdrawal instruction unit 66g are caused to execute respective processes.

  The prize management unit 66a is a management unit that manages the number of exchanged balls of prizes to be handled by the prize management device 60 using the prize master 65a stored in the storage unit 65. The prize management unit 66a acquires a prize master from the member management apparatus 50 and stores it in the storage unit 65 as the prize master 65a.

  The prize exchange processing unit 66b transmits the card ID read by the card reader 67a or the portable terminal reader 67c to the card management device 40, and acquires the balance of the possessed ball and the stored ball associated with the card ID. The prize exchange processing unit 66b performs prize exchange processing based on the prize master 65a within the range of the balance of the possession balls and the stored balls.

  Here, the prize exchange processing unit 66b divides the balance of the possession balls and the stored balls into prize exchange and cash exchange. Then, the prize exchange process is performed within the range of the balance divided for prize exchange. The balance classified for cashing is notified to the cashing processing unit 66d, and cashing is performed. “Classification” in this specification refers to specifying one balance for cash exchange or prize exchange by a specified operation, specifying the other balance, and specifying both balances by operating simultaneously. This means that the method is not particularly limited, and this “sorted” balance may or may not be changed by a subsequent operation. In addition, you may provide the division for using without exchanging for prizes or cashing.

  The operation management unit 66c updates the cashing history data 65c when the cashing is performed by the cashing processing unit 66d. The operation management unit 66c can transmit the cash history data 65c to the cash management center F1. The cash history data 65c cannot be deleted until the cash management center F1 receives the cash history data 65c and the processing at the cash management center F1 is completed.

  Further, the operation management unit 66c monitors whether communication with the cash management center F1 is normally performed, and permits the operation of the prize management device 60 on condition that the communication with the cash management center F1 is normal. . If a failure occurs in communication with the cash management center F1, the operation management unit 66c permits the operation only during a preset grace period, and thereafter prohibits the operation of the prize management device 60. The cash history data 65c in the grace period cannot be deleted until the communication with the cash management center F1 is restored and the cash management center F1 completes the processing of the cash history data 65c in the grace period.

  The cashing processing unit 66d is a processing unit that specifies the amount of cashing based on the balance classified for cashing and notifies the withdrawal instruction unit 66g. Specifically, the amount calculated by subtracting the subtraction calculated by the subtraction calculation unit 66e from the amount corresponding to the balance classified for cashing is used as the amount of cash.

  The subtraction calculation unit 66e is a processing unit that calculates the amount to be deducted at the time of cashing. The subtraction may be a fixed value or calculated according to the amount of money. In addition, the subtraction can be calculated by an arbitrary calculation method. Further, as the subtraction, any item such as a tax or a fee can be set, and a plurality of items may be combined.

  The refund processing unit 66f is a processing unit that returns a prepaid value. Specifically, the refund processing unit 66f transmits the card ID read by the card reader 67a or the portable terminal reader 67c to the card management device 40, acquires the balance of the prepaid value associated with the card ID, Notify the instruction unit 66g.

  The withdrawal instruction unit 66g adds the amount of money notified by the cashing processing unit 66d and the balance of the prepaid value notified by the refund processing unit 66f, and transmits a withdrawal instruction for the total amount to the dispensing machine 70. Is a processing unit.

  The dispensing machine 70 includes a banknote processing unit 71, a coin processing unit 72, a prize management device connection unit 73, and a control unit 74. The banknote processing unit 71 is a processing unit that stores banknotes for each denomination and pays out based on the control of the control unit 74. The coin processing unit 72 is a processing unit that stores coins for each denomination and pays out based on the control of the control unit 74.

  The prize management device connection unit 73 is an interface unit for receiving a withdrawal instruction from the prize management device 60. The control unit 74 is a control unit that controls the dispensing machine 70 as a whole. The control unit 74 manages the amount of money stored in the banknote processing unit 71 and the coin processing unit 72, and performs control related to the dispensing of money based on a withdrawal instruction.

  Next, a specific example of data stored in the storage unit 65 illustrated in FIG. 4 will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the prize master 65a, the cash setting data 65b, and the cash history data 65c shown in FIG.

  The prize master 65a shown in FIG. 5A is data in which a prize name, a group code, a prize value, and the number of exchanged 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 prize master 65a, for the prize code “0100”, the prize name “M Seven”, the group code “02”, the prize value “400”, the exchange number of balls 1 “100”, and the exchange number of balls 2 “200”. ”And the number of exchange balls“ 400 ”of the balls 3 are associated with each other.

  In addition, the prize master 65a, 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 65a, with respect to the prize code “0600”, the prize name “Akira Tamada”, the group code “04”, the prize value “12”, the number of balls 1 exchanged “3”, and the ball 2 exchanged balls. The number “6” and the number of exchange balls “12” of the ball 3 are associated with each other.

  The cash setting data 65b shown in FIG. 5 (b) indicates settings for the amount to be deducted at the time of cashing. Specifically, the cashing setting data 65b indicates that 10% is deducted as a pachinko tax at the time of cashing and that no fee is collected.

  The cashing history data 65c shown in FIG. 5C is data in which a processing serial number, date / time, card ID, cashing execution apparatus ID, and cashing amount are associated with each other. Here, the process serial number is used as identification information for uniquely specifying the cash process. The cash execution device ID is identification information that identifies the prize management device 60 that has performed cash.

  In the cash history data 65c, the cashing process of the processing serial number “0022” is performed at the date “2015/02/11 14:00”, the card ID “2002”, the cash execution apparatus ID “231”, and the cash amount “6000 yen”. ".

  This cash history data 65c is appropriately transmitted to the host device. The host device may be, for example, the member management device 50 or the card management device 40, or another device may be used as the host device. The host device collects cash history data 65c from the prize management device 60 in the amusement store, and totals the cash history for the entire amusement store.

  The host device calculates and manages the pachinko tax paid by the amusement shop based on the totalization result of the cash history. In this case, the total sales amount of individual prizes, the gross profit obtained by subtracting the source of prizes from the sales amount of individual prizes, the profit amount from the exchange of individual prizes, the number of gaming machines installed in the amusement store, Pachinko tax paid by the amusement store according to the usage status of the gaming machine (for example, the total number of out balls, which is the number of balls that have been driven into the game board, or the total number of difference balls obtained by subtracting the number of prize balls from the number of out balls) May be calculated. The calculation result by the host device can be displayed or printed by the host device, or viewed from other devices.

  Next, a specific example of processing of the prize management device 60 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of processing of the prize management device 60. The prize management device 60 can enable / disable the cash function described later. FIG. 6A is a specific example of processing by the prize management device 60 when the cashing function is disabled, and FIG. 6B is a specific example of processing when the cashing function of the prize management device 60 is enabled. It is an example.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the prize management apparatus when the cashing function is disabled, prizes called special prizes may be used in addition to general goods such as tobacco and confectionery. A plurality of special prizes are prepared, and each is associated with a predetermined value. For example, the special prize “large” is associated with 5000 yen, the special prize “medium” is associated with 1000 yen, and the special prize “small” is associated with 500 yen. These special prizes are not selected and exchanged individually, but the combination is automatically provisionally selected so that the sum of the corresponding values is maximized.

  In the example of FIG. 6A, a holding ball equivalent to 6950 yen (6950 balls at a 1-yen rate) is read from a card or a receipt. When the “special” key of the operation unit 62 is operated in this state, a special prize combination “Large” is automatically selected as a combination of special prizes having the maximum total value within a range equivalent to 6950 yen. One combination, one special prize “medium” and one special prize “medium”. Items related to the number of game media on the screen include a “read” item indicating the number of receipts and cards read, a “total” item indicating the total number of balls acquired from the read receipts and cards, An item “remaining number” which is the number of balls obtained by subtracting the number of balls required for the selected prize or the like is displayed. The items related to prizes include a “prize name” indicating the name of the temporarily selected prize, a “number of registrations” obtained by multiplying the number of exchanged balls of the prize by the number, and a “number” indicating the number of the temporarily selected prize. "Is displayed. In addition, in this temporarily selected state, by operating the “Redo” key, it is possible to individually deselect special prizes and add the number of balls for the released prizes to restore the remaining number of balls. it can.

  Thereafter, the general prizes can be individually provisionally selected by operating dedicated keys (keys individually assigned corresponding to the general prizes) of the operation unit 62. Also, in this temporarily selected state, by operating the “Redo” key, it is possible to individually deselect general prizes, add the number of balls for the released prizes, and restore the number of remaining balls it can. If one cigarette worth 400 yen is selected here, the total number of balls used for exchanging prizes will be 6900 and the remaining number will be 50. When the OK key of the operation unit 62 is operated in this state, the selection of the temporarily selected general prize and special prize is confirmed, and the number of balls for the selected prize is subtracted. In addition, a capturing process for the number of balls that is less than the exchangeable number is also performed. Then, the corresponding special prize is paid out from the device for managing the special prize, the cigarette is delivered to the player by the game shop clerk, and the prize exchange is completed.

  On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 6B, the prize management device 60 is within the range equivalent to 6950 yen when the cashing key of the operation unit 62 is operated in a state where a coin equivalent to 6950 yen is read from a card or receipt. Use to specify the amount of cash. At this time, since the difference is also calculated and taken into consideration, for example, the conversion amount is 6000 yen, and the deducted pachinko tax is 600 yen. In this case, the cash amount is calculated in accordance with the cash unit set in advance by the game store. Specifically, based on a denomination (1000 yen banknote, 500 yen coin, etc.) set as a handling denomination used for cashing in advance at a game store, a combination that maximizes the cash amount is automatically calculated and provisional. select. In addition, the pachinko tax rate is set in advance at the game store, and the pachinko tax amount is calculated based on these rates. These denominations and tax rates can be set by the card management device 40 or the member management device 50. FIG. 6B shows a case where the minimum denomination is 100 yen coin.

  In addition, by operating the “Reselect Amount” key in a state in which the converted amount is provisionally selected, the converted amount can be changed (subtracted and updated) within a preset denomination limit. . When the conversion amount is changed, control is performed to recalculate the pachinko tax amount according to the changed conversion amount.

  Thereafter, the general prizes can be individually provisionally selected by operating dedicated keys (keys individually assigned corresponding to the general prizes) of the operation unit 62. When one confectionery worth 300 yen is selected and the OK key of the operation unit 62 is operated, the provisionally selected exchange amount and the provisional selection of the general prize are confirmed, and the selected number of balls is subtracted. Done. Subsequently, a withdrawal signal corresponding to the amount is output to the dispensing machine 70. Then, 6000 yen is paid out from the dispensing machine 70, the confectionery is handed over to the player by the game shop clerk, and the prize exchange is completed.

  Note that the special prize may be selected first by operating the dedicated key before operating the cashing key. FIG. 7 is a specific example when the dedicated key is operated first. In FIG. 7, two cigarettes are first selected by a dedicated key (a key assigned individually corresponding to a general prize), and the exchange amount is specified for the rest taking into account the subtraction.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the prize management device 60 can enable / disable the cashing function. However, the switching of this setting is not limited to the one that the store simply switches between enabling / disabling as a premise of operation. Instead, it may be switched at every transaction. For example, valid / invalid may be switched according to a player's designation, or valid only under a predetermined condition. Further, when the cashing function is disabled, the special prize may not be selected.

  In addition, if the cash function is disabled in principle and the cash function is enabled as an exchange transaction by reading a personal identification medium that identifies individuals during the exchange transaction, fraud prevention and strict sales and income It is preferable from the viewpoint of management. The personal identification medium includes the driver's license set forth in Article 92 of the Road Traffic Act and Article 17 of Article 17 of the Law on the Use of Numbers to Identify Specific Individuals in Administrative Procedures. A specific personal number card or the like can be exemplified, and it is preferable that some or all of the certification matters can be read from the stored information of the built-in IC chip. In this case, the prize management device 60 is provided with a reader capable of reading the information stored in the IC chip built in the personal identification medium separately or integrally with the device. The specification is such that information for identifying an individual is read from the personal identification medium before or after the number of game media is read.

  In the case of the above specifications, a prize can be selected only within the range of the general prize in a state where information is not acquired from the personal identification medium (a special prize cannot be selected in the process shown in FIG. 6A). The cash key is invalid. In this state, after a part or all of the temporary selection of the prize is completed and before the OK key is operated, if information is acquired from the personal identification medium, there is an option to cancel the temporary selection of the prize. If it is presented and an affirmative input is made, a part or all of the temporary selection of the prize is canceled, and the number of game media in the released portion is returned to the state before selection, and the number of game media The processing with the cash key shown in FIG. If no information is acquired from the personal identification medium until the OK key is operated, the exchange process is completed only within the range of the general prize. On the other hand, in the state where information is acquired from the personal identification medium, processing with the cash key shown in FIG. 6B becomes possible. When information is acquired from the personal identification medium and processing is performed using the cash key, the information acquired from the personal identification medium is included in the cash history data 65c and transmitted to the cash management center F1. In this case, when acquiring information from the personal identification medium, it is preferable from the viewpoint of personal information protection that confirmation display for agreeing to be acquired is performed on the customer side display unit 64. In addition, if personal information has been acquired as a precondition for membership registration, the card ID of the membership card is used instead of the information acquired from the above personal identification medium for the player who is a member. Also good. Further, in this case, the specification may be such that processing by the cash key is possible only when the card ID of the member card is acquired.

  Next, the settlement of the remaining amount of the prepaid value will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the settlement of the prepaid value. When the coin D1 is associated with the card D1 and the balance of the prepaid value remains, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the prize management device 60 changes the coin to a prize and cash, and the settlement machine At 80, the prepaid value can be exchanged for cash.

  However, the prize management device 60 and the checkout machine 80 each receive cash payment, which is a burden on the player.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8B, the prize management device 60 can also pay out the balance of the prepaid value. In this case, it is possible to add up the cash amount from the coins and the payment amount of the prepaid value, so that the convenience of the player is improved.

  FIG. 9 is a specific example of the process of the prize management device 60 when the prepaid value is settled. FIG. 9A shows a case where the cash key is operated first, as in FIG. 6B, and the balance of prepaid value “500 yen” is displayed as shown in FIG. 6B. Different. In this case, when the OK key is operated, the prize management device 60 pays out by adding the balance of the prepaid value to the exchange amount.

  FIG. 9B is a case where the dedicated key is operated first, as in FIG. 7, and is different from FIG. 7 in that the prepaid value balance “500 yen” is displayed. In this case, when the OK key is operated, the prize management device 60 pays out by adding the balance of the prepaid value to the exchange amount.

  Next, the processing procedure of the prize management device 60 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the prize management device 60. The prize exchange processing unit 66b of the prize management device 60 first acquires the number of balls to be exchanged from a card or a receipt (step S101). When reading from the card, the number of balls to be exchanged is the number of balls to be exchanged. When reading from the receipt, the number of balls acquired is the number of balls to be exchanged.

  The prize exchange processing unit 66b converts the number of target exchange balls according to the rate (step S102). Thereafter, if the dedicated key is operated (step S103; Yes), the prize exchange processing unit 66b accepts the selection of the prize (step S104), and subtracts the converted value according to the selected prize (step S105). .

  After step S105 or when the dedicated key is not operated (step S103; No), the prize exchange processing unit 66b determines whether or not the cash key operation is accepted (step S106).

  If the operation of the cashing key is accepted (step S106; Yes), the cashing processing unit 66d and the subtraction calculation unit 66e calculate the cashing amount and the subtraction (step S107) and subtract the converted value (step S108).

  After step S108 or when the cash key is not operated (step S106; No), the prize exchange processing unit 66b determines whether an OK key operation is accepted (step S109).

  If the operation of the OK key has not been accepted (step S109; No), the process proceeds to step S103. If the operation of the OK key is accepted (step S109; Yes), the withdrawal instruction unit 66g adds the amount of money and the balance of the prepaid value (step S110), and issues a withdrawal instruction for the sum of money. 70 (step S111), and the process ends.

  As described above, in the gaming system according to the first embodiment, the prize management device 60 can exchange the number of game balls acquired by a player for a game with a prize such as confectionery, and the acquired game balls. It is possible to exchange some or all of the numbers. In addition, the prize management device 60 can deduct a fee and a tax for cashing. Furthermore, the prize management device 60 can perform the payment of the prepaid value together with the cash.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of the prize exchange according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, a prize management device 160 is installed in the prize counter. When the prize management device 160 reads the ball from the card D1, the prize management device 160 exchanges prizes within the range of the ball. Since the coins associated with the card D1 are 1750 balls and the rate is 4 yen, the prize management device 160 converts the value of the coins to be equivalent to 7000 yen and exchanges prizes within the range of 7000 yen. become.

  Here, the prize management device 160 can exchange a part or all of the possession balls and pay them out. In addition, exchange with prizes such as confectionery and cash can be combined. Then, the prize management device 160 can collect a fee and a tax for cashing. FIG. 11 shows a case where 10% of the converted amount is collected as a pachinko tax.

  Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 11, among 7000 yen worth balls, 6000 yen is exchanged, 600 yen is deducted as a pachinko tax, and the remaining 400 yen is exchanged for prizes such as confectionery. Used for.

  The prize management device 160 stores money inside and can pay out cash. For this reason, the player can receive 6000 yen cash and 400 yen prizes at the prize counter.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the prize management device 160 shown in FIG. The prize management apparatus 160 is different from the prize management apparatus 60 shown in FIG. 4 in that it does not have the dispensing machine connection section 68b and includes a banknote processing section 161 and a coin processing section 162 inside. Further, the operation of the withdrawal instruction unit 166g is different from the withdrawal instruction unit 66g shown in FIG. Since other configurations and operations are the same as those of the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. 4, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  The banknote processing unit 161 is a processing unit that stores banknotes for each denomination and pays out based on an instruction from the withdrawal instruction unit 166g. The coin processing unit 162 is a processing unit that stores coins for each denomination and pays out based on an instruction from the withdrawal instruction unit 166g.

  The withdrawal instruction unit 166g adds the amount of money notified by the cashing processing unit 66d and the balance of the prepaid value notified by the refund processing unit 66f, and issues a withdrawal instruction for the total amount to the banknote processing unit 161 and the coins. The data is output to the processing unit 162.

  As described above, in the gaming system according to the second embodiment, the prize management device 160 allows the player to exchange the number of game balls earned by the game for a prize such as confectionery, and also obtains the game balls earned. Part or all of the number can be exchanged and paid out. In addition, the prize management device 160 can deduct commissions and taxes for cashing as in the first embodiment. Further, the prize management device 160 can perform the payment of the prepaid value together with the cash, as in the first embodiment.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the card management device 40 manages the holding balls and the member management device 50 manages the stored balls. However, the device that manages the holding balls and the storage balls in an integrated manner has been described. It is good also as a structure to provide.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which taxation is performed at the time of exchanging or transferring prizes is shown as an example, but the public institution that performs taxation is not particularly limited, and may be a country. It may be a local government, and the taxation form may be indirect tax or direct tax. Furthermore, the tax rate may differ for each prize or may vary depending on the taxpayer, and is not particularly limited as long as it does not violate the taxation principle. Further, the cause of the difference in value is not particularly limited to taxation, and may be an arbitrarily defined fee, legal fee, margin, or the like.

  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 the card.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case where a pachinko gaming machine is assumed and a game ball acquired by a game is exchanged has been described as an example. However, the same applies to a case where a medal acquired by a game by a slot machine is exchanged. It is applicable to.

  In addition, each configuration illustrated in the above-described embodiments is functionally schematic and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. That is, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally or physically distributed / integrated in an arbitrary unit according to various loads or usage conditions. Can be configured.

  As described above, the prize exchange system, prize exchange apparatus, and prize exchange method according to the present invention are suitable for dealing with cashing of game media acquired by a player.

10 card processor 20 gaming machine 30 island controller 40 card management device 50 member management device 60, 160 prize management device 61 store side display unit 62 operation unit 63 receipt issue unit 64 customer side display unit 65 storage unit 65a prize master 65b Cash setting data 65c Cash history data 66, 74 Control unit 66a Prize management unit 66b Prize exchange processing unit 66c Operation management unit 66d Cash processing unit 66e Subtraction calculation unit 66f Refund processing unit 66g, 166g Withdrawal instruction unit 67a Card reader 67b Sales clerk Tag reader 67c Portable terminal reader 68a Communication unit 68b Cash dispenser connection unit 70 Cash dispenser 71, 161 Bill processing unit 72, 162 Coin processing unit 73 Prize management device connection unit 80 Settlement machine F1 Cash management center

Claims (8)

A prize exchange system for performing a prize exchange process for exchanging game media acquired by a player for a prize,
An acquired game medium number specifying means for specifying an acquired game medium number indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in the game;
A classifying means for classifying the number of game media to be subjected to the prize exchange process among the number of acquired game media into a first game media number and a second game media number;
A prize specifying means for specifying a prize that can be exchanged at a value corresponding to the first number of game media;
A prize exchange system comprising: a valuable value specifying means for specifying a value of a valuable value when converting a value corresponding to the second number of game media into a valuable value.   When the value corresponding to the second number of game media is converted into the valuable value by the valuable value specifying means, the value of the subtraction subtracted from the valuable value or the value of the valuable value obtained by subtracting the subtraction is calculated. The prize exchange system according to claim 1, further comprising a subtraction calculation means.   3. The money dispensing instruction means for instructing a money dispensing apparatus to dispense money corresponding to the valuable value that is specified by the valuable value specifying means and from which the subtraction has been subtracted. Prize exchange system.   3. The prize exchange system according to claim 2, further comprising payout means for paying out money corresponding to the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying means and subtracting the subtraction.   When there is an unused portion in the monetary value deposited by the player and used for renting the gaming medium, the unused monetary value is added to the valuable value from which the deduction is deducted, and added. 5. The prize exchange system according to claim 3, further comprising unused money value processing means for causing the money payout apparatus or the payout means to pay out money corresponding to a value.   The apparatus further comprises an operation restriction means for managing a conversion history from the second number of game media to the valuable value and restricting an operation of the apparatus related to the prize exchange processing based on a management state of the conversion history. The prize exchange system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A prize exchange device for performing a prize exchange process for exchanging game media acquired by a player for a prize,
An acquired game medium number specifying means for specifying an acquired game medium number indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in the game;
A classifying means for classifying the number of game media to be subjected to the prize exchange process among the number of acquired game media into a first game media number and a second game media number;
A prize specifying means for specifying a prize that can be exchanged at a value corresponding to the first number of game media;
A prize exchange device comprising: a valuable value specifying means for specifying a value of a valuable value when converting a value corresponding to the second number of game media into a valuable value. A prize exchange method for performing a prize exchange process for exchanging game media acquired by a player for a prize,
An acquired game medium number specifying step for specifying an acquired game medium number indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in the game;
A step of classifying the number of game media to be subjected to the prize exchange process among the number of acquired game media into a first game media number and a second game media number;
A prize specifying step for specifying a prize that can be exchanged at a value corresponding to the first number of game media;
A prize value specifying step for specifying a value of a valuable value when converting the value corresponding to the second number of game media into the valuable value.

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