JP2017127372A - Each unit device and each unit device control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To expand a function of a game machine without receiving limitation by the game machine.SOLUTION: Each unit device 10 which is a linkage performance unit which is added to a game machine 20 receives game predictive data and game result data from the game machine 20 and can perform a performance in linkage with a performance of the game machine 20. In the performance, in addition to a display operation part 13 of each unit device 10, a portable terminal device 90 which is possessed by a player can be also used. Each unit device 10 manages a history of a game or a performance as game history data, and can send the game history data to the portable terminal device 90. According to such a configuration, each unit device 10 can achieve a more effective performance, and provision of a function which is beneficent for the player, and expand a function of the game machine without receiving limitation by the game machine 20, and while suppressing production cost of the game machine 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a stand device provided in a gaming machine that provides a game using a game medium and a stand device control method.

  Conventionally, a game store provides a game with a game medium interposed therebetween. For example, in a pachinko game, a game ball is used as a game medium, and a game ball is driven into a game board surface to play a game. A plurality of winning areas (winning openings) are provided on the game board surface, and a predetermined number of gaming balls are awarded as winning balls based on the passing of the gaming balls through the winning area. In this way, the number of game media increases or decreases depending on the result of the game, and the player can exchange the acquired game media for prizes.

  Also, when a game ball passes through a specific area on the game board surface, a lottery is performed, and when the lottery is a big hit, a movable member is operated to improve the probability of passing the game ball to a winning area, etc. The configuration of, for example, is widely adopted. Furthermore, a configuration in which a liquid crystal display and a speaker are provided in the gaming machine and an effect corresponding to a lottery or a big hit is used. By performing the production corresponding to the lottery, the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit, and by performing the production corresponding to the big hit, the player can have a sense of achievement, so such production Has greatly contributed to improving the fun of games.

  In addition, for an effect with a low appearance frequency, watching the effect itself may be one of the purposes for the player. For this reason, there is a request that the player wants to save the production in commemoration, and a technique for enabling the production performed by the gaming machine to be stored in a mobile phone terminal or the like is also considered (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-323634 A

  However, in the conventional technology, the production is performed only by the gaming machine, and there is a problem in that it is limited by the function and performance of the gaming machine. In addition, it is necessary for the gaming machine to store all the data related to the production, which is one factor that increases the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine. In addition, if the gaming machine is provided with a function of providing data related to the presentation to the mobile phone terminal of the player, the storage capacity of the gaming machine is further pressed, resulting in an increase in manufacturing cost. . Furthermore, since the communication functions of gaming machines are severely restricted, an interface that is not convenient for the player, such as interposing a two-dimensional code, when providing data related to production from the gaming machine to the mobile phone terminal, I have to be.

  From these, it is possible to provide more effective production and functions useful for the player without being restricted by the gaming machine and while reducing the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine. It was an important issue to expand

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems of the prior art and to solve the problems, and each device and each device that expands the function of the gaming machine without being restricted by the gaming machine An object is to provide a control method.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides each device attached to a gaming machine that provides a game using a game medium, wherein game-related information related to the game is obtained from the gaming machine. There is information acquisition means for acquiring, effect information storage means for storing the game related information and effect information indicating the contents of the effect in association with each other, and effect information corresponding to the game related information acquired by the information acquisition means. In the case where it exists, it includes an effect control means for controlling to execute the effect indicated in the effect information.

  In the invention described above, the information acquisition unit may acquire game result information indicating a result of the game and / or game precursor information indicating a change in a game state in advance as the game-related information. And

  Further, the present invention is the above invention, wherein the information acquisition means includes the use of the game medium by the game, the acquisition of the game medium by the game, and the occurrence of a predetermined state related to the acquisition of the game medium. It is acquired as the game result information, and information indicating that there is a possibility of shifting to a predetermined state related to acquisition of the game medium is acquired as the game sign information.

  Moreover, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the effect control means instructs the mobile terminal device carried by the player to execute the effect.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the effect control means varies the contents of the effect executed by the own device based on information acquired from the mobile terminal device carried by the player.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the game result information management means for storing the game result information and transmitting it to a portable terminal device carried by the player is further provided.

  Moreover, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned invention, the effect information storage means can update the effect information.

  The present invention is also a device control method for controlling each device connected to a gaming machine that provides a game using a game medium, the game-related information relating to the game output from the gaming machine, Corresponding to the game related information acquired by the information acquisition step of acquiring the game related information from the gaming machine, the information acquisition step of managing the game information in association with the production information indicating the content of the production, and the information acquisition step An effect control step for controlling the execution of the effect indicated in the effect information when the effect information to be performed exists.

  According to the present invention, game-related information that is information related to a game that is output from a gaming machine and effect information that indicates the contents of the effect are stored in association with each other, and the effect information corresponding to the game-related information acquired from the game machine When there is a game machine, the production shown in the production information is executed, so that it is possible to provide each machine device and each machine device control method for extending the functions of the game machine without being restricted by the game machine. Can do.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of each stand apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the system configuration of the amusement store. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the external appearance of each stand device and gaming machine. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of each device and game machine. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit of each device. (Part 1) FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit of each device. (Part 2) FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal device shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the card management apparatus. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit of the card management apparatus. (Part 1) FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the member management apparatus. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining data stored in the storage unit illustrated in FIG. 10. (Part 1) FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining data stored in the storage unit illustrated in FIG. 10. (Part 2) FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure relating to the effects of each device. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the effect process shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram in the case where each device performs audio output in accordance with the game. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of the interposition of each device for audio output. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of effects in the prize management device. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a modified example of cooperation with the mobile terminal device. FIG. 19 shows a configuration example in which each device and the inter-card card processor are separate devices. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of setting suggestions by each of the stand devices.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of each stand apparatus and each stand apparatus control 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, each stand apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of each stand apparatus according to the present embodiment. Each stand apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1 is an interlocking effect unit that is provided in the gaming machine 20 and performs effects in conjunction with the effects of the gaming machines.

  The gaming machine 20 is a pachinko machine that provides a pachinko game using a game ball that is a game medium. The gaming machine 20 includes a game control unit 25, an effect control unit 26, and a display unit 22. The game control unit 25 detects the passage of a game ball in a predetermined area (starting area) corresponding to the start of the lottery or a winning area. When the passing of the winning area is detected, a prize is paid out, and when the passing of the starting area is detected, a lottery is executed. Furthermore, if the lottery result is a big hit, the movable member or the like is operated. In addition, the game control unit 25 detects the game ball discharged from the game board surface as a driving ball.

  The game control unit 25 outputs game-related data, such as a beaded ball, a prize ball, a lottery start, and a lottery result, to the effect control unit 26 of the own device, and transmits the data to each device 10. The game balls, prize balls, lottery results, and the like are game result data indicating game results. The start of the lottery is game sign data indicating the possibility of a big hit. Even if the lottery result is determined internally, the lottery result can be used as game predictor data until the lottery result is reflected in the gaming state. Furthermore, regardless of the result of the lottery, game sign data for giving expectation can be generated.

  The effect control unit 26 executes various effects based on the game result data and the game sign data. For this effect, display output to the display unit 22 or sound output from a speaker (not shown) can be used. In addition, a lighting member or a movable member may be provided in the gaming machine 20 and used for production.

  Each stand apparatus 10 includes an effect data management unit 17e, an effect control unit 17c, a display operation unit 13, and a game history management unit 17d. In addition to being connected to the gaming machine 20, each device 10 can communicate with a mobile terminal device 90 such as a mobile phone terminal carried by a player by wireless or wired communication.

  The effect data management unit 17e is a processing unit that manages game predictor data and game result data in association with effect data indicating the contents of the effect. The effect control unit 17c acquires the effect data corresponding to the game sign data and game result data received from the gaming machine 20 from the effect data management unit 17e, and executes the effect by display output to the display operation unit 13 or the like. In addition, a speaker, a lighting member, and a movable member (not shown) can be used for production. The display operation unit 13 is a touch panel display or the like, and can accept display output and operation input.

  Furthermore, if each stand apparatus 10 receives the presentation operation data from the mobile terminal device 90, the contents of the presentation can be varied based on the received presentation operation data. The presentation operation data may be transmitted based on an input from the player, or the mobile terminal device 90 may transmit based on a predetermined condition, for example, a past game record.

  In addition, each device 10 can transmit effect instruction data to the mobile terminal device 90 to cause the mobile terminal device 90 to perform an effect. Specifically, vibration, audio output, and display output of the mobile terminal device 90 can be used as effects.

  The game history management unit 17d is a processing unit that accumulates game result data received from the gaming machine 20 and effects executed by the effect control unit 17c as game history data. This game history data can include the total of prize balls, the total number of hit balls, the number of jackpots, and the contents of the executed effects. In addition, the game history management unit 17d can transmit game history data to the mobile terminal device 90.

  As described above, each device 10, which is a linked production unit attached to the gaming machine 20, receives the game sign data and the game result data from the gaming machine 20, and performs the production in conjunction with the production of the gaming machine 20. Can do. For this effect, the portable terminal device 90 carried by the player can be used in addition to the display operation unit 13 of each device 10 and the like. Further, each device 10 can manage the history of games and effects as game history data and transmit it to the mobile terminal device 90. With these configurations, each device 10 is not limited by the gaming machine 20 and reduces the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine 20 while providing more effective performance and a function useful to the player. Can be realized and the functions of the gaming machine can be expanded.

  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 each device 10 provided corresponding to each gaming machine 20 are installed in the gaming store. Each stand device 10 is connected to a communication line which is a network in the store 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. An area that serves as both a start area and a winning area may be provided.

  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. It has become. The control unit of the gaming machine 20 has a prize ball memory that stores the number of game balls to be given as prize balls for each winning area.

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

  Each device 10 is an interlocking production unit that produces an effect in conjunction with the gaming machine 20 as described above. In addition, each stand apparatus 10 in this embodiment has a function as an inter-card card processor. Specifically, each table device 10 receives payment, rents out game balls, and communicates with the card management device 40. When each table device 10 accepts a bill inserted by a player, it transmits deposit notification data including the amount of the bill to the card management device 40, and according to the amount to the prepaid value managed by the card management device 40. Add the numbers. 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, each table device 10 transmits the card insertion notification data to the card management device 40 when the card insertion is accepted. In addition, when each table device 10 receives data including the prepaid value, the number of possessed balls, and the number of stored balls from the card management device 40, it stores the received prepaid value, the number of retained balls, and the number of stored balls. And if the number of balls is memorize | stored, each stand apparatus 10 will clear the number of balls managed by the card management apparatus 40 to zero by transmitting the possession ball subtraction request data to the card management apparatus 40. .

  In addition, when receiving the holding ball replay operation, each of the platform devices 10 subtracts a predetermined number from the number of holding balls stored in the own device, and performs payout processing of the number of game balls corresponding to the subtracted number of holding balls. In addition, when each storage device 10 accepts a stored ball replay operation, it transmits the stored ball replay request data to the card management device 40, thereby subtracting a predetermined number from the 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.

  Moreover, if each stand apparatus 10 receives card return operation, it will transmit the number-of-balls addition request data including the number of balls managed by its own apparatus to the card management apparatus 40, and the number of balls held to the card management apparatus 40. After the addition, the card discharge notification data is transmitted to the card management device 40, and the card is controlled to be discharged.

  In addition, when each table device 10 receives an operation from a terminal device (remote control) held by a staff member while holding a valuable card, the main device 10 has a main function such as a deposit function, a game medium lending function, a card processing function, and a counting function. It has a function to stop the function. With this function, the game store can put the target gaming machine into a state where other players cannot use it for a certain period of time by operating a staff member when there is something left behind by the player. With this function, it is possible to confirm with an announcement or the like while the use is stopped.

  In addition, each device 10 stores a wagon service, that is, when an operation by a remote controller possessed by a staff member who brings a prize to a game player and provides a service in exchange for a game medium is received. It has a function to settle prizes offered by the wagon service within the range of the number of possessed balls. Specifically, when an operation by the remote controller is accepted, the wagon service mode of each device 10 is activated. When the wagon service mode is activated, the display operation unit 13 to be described later displays that it is in the wagon service mode, and displays a numeric keypad for receiving the number of balls to be subtracted in exchange for a prize, thereby providing a wagon service. The number of balls specified by the attending staff is accepted. And if the designated number of balls is within the range of the number of balls, it will be in the state which accepts insertion of the wagon card by a staff. When the wagon card is inserted, the designated number of balls is subtracted from the stored number of held balls, and the designated number of balls is returned in association with the wagon card. When the card is returned, it returns to the standby state. If the number of balls designated by the staff is not within the range of the number of balls, an error message indicating that the number of balls is insufficient is displayed, and the designated number of balls is cleared to prompt re-designation.

  Communication with the remote control possessed by the staff for using the above-mentioned function to stop using the wagon service function is performed by receiving a signal transmitted by operating a button on the remote control, and the remote control ID included in the signal Is previously registered as corresponding to a remote control authorized to perform the operation, and then the process is executed.

  The island controller 30 is a relay device that bundles a group of gaming machines 20 and each of the stand devices 10 provided on the game island.

  The card management device 40 is a device that manages the prepaid value of the card, the number of balls, etc. as card data. When the card management device 40 receives the card insertion notification data from each device 10, the card management device 40 manages the card ID of the inserted card and the device ID of each device 10 in association with each other, and is associated with the card ID. The prepaid value and the number of possessed balls are transmitted to each device 10. When the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification data is the card ID of the member card, the card management device 40 transmits the card insertion notification data to the member management device 50 and receives it from the member management device 50. The stored ball replay data is transmitted to each device 10.

  In addition, when the card management device 40 receives the possession ball subtraction request data from each device 10, the card management device 40 clears the number of possession balls to zero. In addition, when the card management device 40 receives the possession ball addition request data from each device 10, the card management device 40 adds the number of possessions included in the possession ball addition request data to the number of possession balls managed by the card management device 40. .

  Further, when the card management device 40 receives the ball lending request data from each table device 10, the card management device 40 subtracts a predetermined value from the prepaid value associated with the card ID, and transmits the ball lending permission data to each table device 10. If the storage ball replay request data is received, the stored ball replay request data is transmitted to the member management device 50. If the member management device 50 outputs the storage ball replay data, the stored ball replay data is stored in each unit. Transmit to device 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.

  Further, the card management device 40 has a function of managing the production data used by each stand device 10. Specifically, the card management device 40 can update the effect data of each device 10 by acquiring effect data from the management server V1 outside the game store and transmitting the effect data to each device 10. This effect data is prepared for each model of the gaming machine. Moreover, there may be period-limited production data used for a specific period.

  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, the number of points, the password, the name, etc. are managed in association with the card ID of the member card issued to the member.

  When the member management device 50 receives the card insertion notification data from each of the table devices 10, the member management device 50 stores the ball replay data including the number of stored balls and the password associated with the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification data. 10 to send. In addition, when the member management device 50 receives the storage ball replay request data from each device 10, the member management device 50 subtracts a predetermined number from the number of stored balls associated with the card ID indicated in the storage ball replay request data. The stored ball replay data including the number of stored balls is transmitted to each device 10. Communication between each device 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 number of 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 exchanging the acquired balls, the number of stored balls, and the number of held balls for prizes. The prize management device 60 is connected to a card reader that reads a card ID from a card and a prize dispensing device that dispenses 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 data corresponding to the card ID is read from the mobile terminal or the like). Requesting the number of balls with the card ID. When exchanging prizes for the number of stored balls, the member management device 50 is requested for the number of stored balls.

  When the card associated with the prepaid value is inserted, the checkout machine 80 transmits the card ID of the card to the card management device 40 and receives the response data to obtain the prepaid value associated with the card. And pays out money according to the acquired prepaid value.

  Next, the ball lending process of the gaming system shown in FIG. 2 will be described. When the player performs a ball lending operation on each device 10, each device 10 transmits ball lending request data to the card management device 40. The ball lending request data includes a card ID of a card inserted in each table device 10 and an address or arbitrary identification data for specifying each table device 10 that is a transmission source.

  Upon receiving the ball lending request data, the card management device 40 subtracts a predetermined value from the prepaid value associated with the card ID of the ball lending request data. Then, the card management device 40 transmits the ball lending permission data to each device 10 as a transmission source. Each device 10 that has received the ball lending permission data performs payout processing of the number of game balls corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value.

  Next, a description will be given of the ball replay process in the case of replaying the ball in the gaming system shown in FIG. Each table device 10 transmits card insertion notification data to the card management device 40 when the insertion of the general card or the membership card is accepted. This card insertion notification data specifies the card ID of the card inserted in each table device 10, the address or arbitrary identification data for specifying each table device 10 that is the transmission source, and the rate of each table device 10. And data for.

  When the card management device 40 receives the card insertion notification data from each device 10, the card management device 40 notifies each device 10 of the number of balls in each rate associated with the card ID in the card insertion notification data.

  Each stand device 10 stores the number of balls received from the card management device 40. Then, data for specifying the card ID, rate, and holding ball subtraction request data indicating that the number of holding balls is cleared to zero are transmitted to the card management device 40. When the card management device 40 receives the ball subtraction request data, the card management device 40 clears the number of balls in each rate specified by the card ID to zero. In addition, each table device 10 subtracts a predetermined number from the stored number of held balls and performs payout processing of the corresponding number of game balls when receiving the held ball replay operation and performing the held ball replay.

  Each table | surface apparatus 10 will transmit the ball addition request data with respect to the card management apparatus 40, if card return operation is received. This possessed ball addition request data includes a card ID of a card to be returned, an address or arbitrary identification data for specifying each device 10 as a transmission source, and the number of retained balls at each rate.

  When the card management device 40 accepts the possession ball addition request data, the card management device 40 adds the possession number included in the possession ball addition request data to the number of possessions at each rate associated with the card ID. Thereafter, each device 10 transmits card discharge notification data to the card management device 40.

  Next, the stored ball replay process in the gaming system shown in FIG. 2 will be described. Each table device 10 transmits the card insertion notification data to the card management device 40 after reading the card ID from the membership card or the portable terminal that can be used as the membership card. This card insertion notification data specifies the card ID of the card inserted in each table device 10, the address or arbitrary identification data for specifying each table device 10 that is the transmission source, and the rate of each table device 10. And data for.

  The card management device 40 transmits the card insertion notification data received from each device 10 to the member management device 50. When the member management device 50 receives the card insertion notification data, the membership number associated with the card ID in the card insertion notification data and the number of stored balls at the rate specified by the card insertion notification data among the stored balls. Then, the stored ball replay data including the possible number of stored ball replays is transmitted to each device 10. The number of possible replays of the stored ball indicates the number of times that the replay of the stored ball can be performed, and corresponds to a quotient obtained by dividing the number of stored balls by the number of payout units of the game ball in the stored ball replay. However, in the case where an upper limit is set for the stored ball replay, the upper limit limits the possible number of stored ball replays.

  Each platform 10 stores the received storage ball replay data, and allows the storage ball replay operation to be accepted when the possible number of storage ball replays indicated in the storage ball replay data is 1 or more.

  When the storage device replay data is stored for the first time after each storage device 10 has received the storage ball replay data, the player 10 requests the player to input a password, and the input password is indicated in the stored ball replay data. It is determined whether or not it matches the entered password.

  Each table device 10 transmits the stored ball replay request data to the card management device 40 when the passwords match. This storage ball replay request data specifies the card ID of the card inserted in each table device 10, the address or arbitrary identification data for specifying each table device 10 that is the transmission source, and the rate of each table device 10 And data for

  The card management device 40 transmits the stored ball replay request data to the member management device 50. When the member management apparatus 50 receives the storage ball replay request data, the member management device 50 stores the ball at the rate specified by the storage ball replay request data out of the number of storage balls associated with the card ID included in the storage ball replay request data. The predetermined value is subtracted from and the number of possible replays of the stored ball is recalculated. Then, the stored ball replay data including the number of stored balls after the subtraction and the possible number of stored ball replays is transmitted to each device 10.

  Each stand device 10 updates the number of stored balls to be stored, and pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the number of payout units of the stored ball replay. In addition, it is determined whether the number of possible replays of the renewed stored ball is 1 or more. If the possible number of pool replays is 0, the storage ball replay operation cannot be accepted. If the number of possible replays of stored balls after renewal is 1 or more, the replay operation of stored balls can be accepted again. In the second and subsequent replays, it is not necessary to confirm the password. Note that the password may be confirmed every time. Also, here, the case where each member device 10 performs a game ball payout process after the member management device 50 subtracts the number of stored balls has been illustrated, but after the game ball payout process is performed based on a stored ball replay request. The number of stored balls may be subtracted. This is because the storage ball replay data before the storage ball replay request indicates the possible number of storage ball replays, and it does not become a situation where the shortage of the number of storage balls is found after the storage ball replay request is accepted.

  Next, the transition from the holding ball to the storage ball in the closing process will be described. The card management device 40 checks the number of balls in the card management data during the closing process, and if there is a record associated with a number of balls larger than zero, the number of balls in the record is displayed together with the card ID and the rate. The member management apparatus 50 is notified. The member management device 50 adds the number of balls informed from the card management device 40 to the number of balls specified by the card ID and rate. Thereafter, the card management device 40 clears the number of possessed balls to zero.

  Next, the external appearance of each stand apparatus 10 and game machine 20 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the external appearance of each stand apparatus 10 and the gaming machine 20. In addition, in FIG. 3, the external appearance of each stand apparatus 10 is illustrated by a solid line, and the external appearance of the gaming machine 20 is illustrated by a broken line. Moreover, although each stand apparatus 10 and the gaming machine 20 that accept only banknotes are illustrated in FIG. 3, a unit for accepting coins may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, each table device 10 includes a state display unit 11, a bill insertion slot 12 a, a display operation unit 13, a card insertion slot 14 a, a holding unit 14 b, a nozzle unit 18 a and a counting unit 18 b.

  The status display unit 11 displays the status of each device 10 by lighting or blinking a lamp of a predetermined color. The banknote insertion slot 12a is an insertion slot for various banknotes necessary for lending game balls. The display operation unit 13 is a device such as a touch panel type liquid crystal display, and receives display of operation buttons and input operation using the operation buttons. In addition, the display operation unit 13 is also used when performing display related to effects in conjunction with the gaming machine 20.

  The card insertion slot 14a is an insertion slot for cards possessed by the player. The holding part 14b is a part that holds the portable terminal used for member registration. When the portable terminal is held over the holding part 14b, data such as a unique ID (for example, IDm) of the portable terminal is read from the portable terminal. The nozzle unit 18 a is a mechanism for throwing out game balls to the gaming machine 20. The counting unit 18b is a mechanism for counting game balls dropped from the lower plate of the gaming machine 20.

  The gaming machine 20 is provided with a game board surface 23, a handle 21 used when throwing a game ball onto the game board surface 23, and a display unit 22 such as a liquid crystal display. The display unit 22 can be provided in an arbitrary place such as in or around the game board surface 23, and is used to display an effect related to the game.

  Next, the structure of each stand apparatus 10 and the gaming machine 20 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of each stand apparatus 10 and gaming machine 20 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, each table device 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 wireless communication unit 15 a, and a storage unit 16. And a control unit 17, 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 type liquid crystal display that displays various information such as prepaid value, number of possessed balls, and number of stored balls that can be used for ball lending, and accepts various operations such as ball lending operations. It is. In addition, the display operation unit 13 is also used when performing display related to effects in conjunction with the gaming machine 20.

  The reader / writer 14 is a device 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 unit that reads various kinds of information such as a unique ID (for example, IDm) of the portable terminal by short-range wireless communication when the portable terminal is held over.

  The communication unit 15 is an interface unit for performing data communication between the gaming machine 20 and the island controller 30. The wireless communication unit 15a is a communication interface for wirelessly communicating with the mobile terminal device 90 carried by the player. Any wireless communication standard can be used for this wireless communication. The nozzle unit 18a is used when paying out game balls by ball lending or replay. 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, game history data 16c, and effect data 16d.

  The own device state data 16a is data indicating the state of each of the table devices 10. The own device state data 16a includes the device ID of each device 10 and game settings. The device ID of each device is identification data for uniquely identifying each device 10 in the game store. The game setting is data indicating a game type or the like set in each device 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 In this way, the game type name is set and managed for each rate. Each device 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 holding 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 game history data 16c is data indicating a game history such as a total of prize balls, a total of hit balls, the number of jackpots, contents of executed effects, and the like. The effect data 16d is data indicating the contents of the effect associated with game sign data, game result data, and the like.

  The control part 17 is a control part which controls the whole each stand apparatus 10, and has the data management part 17a, the count process part 17b, the effect control part 17c, the game history management part 17d, and the effect data management part 17e.

  When the card is inserted, the data management unit 17a transmits card insertion notification data including the device ID of the device status data 16a and the card ID of the card data 16b to the card management device 40. Further, when the data management unit 17a receives data including a valuable value (at least one of prepaid value, number of possessions, and number of balls) 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 number of possessed balls, and the number of stored balls 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 data containing the money amount of inserted banknote, card ID, and inter-card processing machine ID to the card management apparatus 40. FIG.

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

  The data management unit 17a also subtracts a predetermined number from the number of possessed balls indicated in the card data 16b when a player replays the possessed ball, and pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the predetermined number. To process.

  In addition, when the possible number of reclaimed balls indicated in the card data 16b is 1 or more, the data management unit 17a displays a replay button for reclaimed balls on the display operation unit 13 and can accept a replay operation for reclaimed balls. And The data management unit 17a transmits the stored ball replay request data including the card ID and the inter-card card processing machine ID to the member management device 50 when the stored ball replay operation is performed by the player. If the stored ball replay data is received as a response to the stored ball replay request data, the number of stored balls in the card data 16b is updated, and the game balls of the number of stored ball replay units are paid out. At the time of the first replay operation of the stored ball replay, the input of a password is requested, and the stored ball replay request data is transmitted on condition that the password matches the password shown in the card data 16b.

  In addition, when the card return operation is performed by the player, the data management unit 17a transmits to the card management device 40 the ball addition request data including the card ID, the device ID, and the number of balls, and the card data 16b. After clearing the number of holding balls to zero, the card discharge notification data 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 effect control unit 17 c is a processing unit that performs an effect in conjunction with the effect of the gaming machine 20. Specifically, the effect control unit 17c acquires the effect data 16d corresponding to the game sign data and game result data received from the gaming machine 20 from the effect data management unit 17e, and executes the effect indicated by the effect data 16d. To do. Further, when the presentation operation data is received from the mobile terminal device 90, the presentation operation data is also used for selection of the presentation data 16d. Similarly, whether the player type is a general player or a member player can be used to select the effect data 16d.

  The effect control unit 17c executes the effect by display output to the display operation unit 13, or the like. In addition, a speaker, a lighting member, and a movable member (not shown) can be used for production. Further, the effect control unit 17c can transmit effect instruction data to the mobile terminal device 90, and cause the mobile terminal device 90 to perform the effect. Specifically, vibration, audio output, and display output of the mobile terminal device 90 can be used as effects.

  Further, the effect control unit 17c can perform an effect in conjunction with each of the nearby stand devices 10. When interlocking each stand device 10 in the vicinity with the effect of the own device, the effect control unit 17c transmits effect instruction data to each stand device 10 in the vicinity. This effect instruction data indicates the contents of the effect to be executed by each stand device 10 in the vicinity. When performing an effect in conjunction with each nearby stand device 10, the effect control unit 17 c executes the effect indicated in the effect instruction data received from each nearby stand device 10.

  The game history management unit 17d is a processing unit that accumulates game result data received from the gaming machine 20 and effects executed by the effect control unit 17c as game history data 16c. The game history data 16c can include the total of prize balls, the total number of hit balls, the number of jackpots, and the contents of the executed effects. Further, the game history management unit 17d can transmit the game history data 16c to the mobile terminal device 90.

  The effect data management unit 17e is a processing unit that manages the effect data 16d. The effect data 16d is associated with game sign data, game result data, player type, effect operation data, and the like, and indicates the contents of the effect. The effect data management unit 17e selects the corresponding effect data 16d in response to an inquiry from the effect control unit 17c, and outputs the selected effect data 16d to the effect control unit 17c.

  Furthermore, the effect data management part 17e performs the process which updates the effect data 16d, when the new effect data 16d is received from the card management apparatus 40. FIG. The effect data 16d needs to be updated when the gaming machine 20 is replaced with a different model. Even if the gaming machine 20 is not exchanged, the effect data 16d can be updated in accordance with the season, the event period, or the like.

  Next, an example of data stored in the storage unit 16 of each device 10 will be described. 5 and 6 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit 16 of each table device 10.

  The self-device state data 16a shown in FIG. 5A indicates a state in which the device ID of each device 10 is “3001” and “ball 3” is set as the game type of each device 10.

  The card data 16b shown in FIG. 5B indicates a state where the ID of the card inserted into each of the table devices 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 degrees”. Here, the frequency of prepaid value is equivalent to 1 yen per frequency. The card data 16b indicates a state in which the number of balls 1 has “0 balls”, the number of balls 2 has “0 balls”, and the number of balls 3 has “1000 balls”.

  Further, the card data 16b has a password for replaying the stored ball of “7777”, the possible number of replayed stored balls is “1”, the number of stored balls of “1” is “250 balls”, The number of stored balls is “0 ball”, and the number of stored balls of ball 3 is “150 balls”. 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 possession ball, storage ball, and prepaid value 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” as requested by the player. It can also be used to prevent erroneous operation.

  In the game history data 16c shown in FIG. 6 (c), the total number of hit balls from the start of the game is “2000 balls”, the total number of prize balls from the start of the game is “7200 balls”. Shows a state where “4 times” has occurred. In addition, the effect of the effect ID “E001” and the effect ID “E003” is not executed, and the effect of the effect ID “E002” is already executed.

  The effect data 16d shown in FIG. 6D is data in which the game machine state, the player type, the player designation type, and the contents of the effect are associated with the effect ID. The effect ID is data for uniquely identifying the effect data 16d. The gaming machine state is data indicating corresponding game result data and game predictor data. The player type indicates whether the player is a general player or a member player. Specifically, if the card type is a general card, it is assumed that the player is a general player, and if the card type is a member card, it is a member player. The player designated type is a type of effect specified by the effect operation data received from the mobile terminal device 90.

  The contents of the effect are set for the effect by the own device, the effect by the mobile terminal device, and the effect by the nearby device. It is not necessary to provide all of these, and one or more may be set.

  FIG. 16D shows effect data 16d of the effect ID “E001”. This effect data 16d is a state in which the gaming machine state is “game predictor data EP001”, that is, a state in which “game predictor data EP001” has been received from the gaming machine 20, the player type is “member player”, and the game This corresponds to the case where the customer designation type is “01”. Then, the content of the effect performed by the own device is “E001s”, the content of the effect to be performed by the mobile terminal device 90 is “E001m”, and the content of the effect to be performed by each nearby stand device 10 is “E001n”. It shows that there is.

  Next, the configuration of the mobile terminal device 90 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal device 90 shown in FIG. The mobile terminal device 90 may be a dedicated device, but may be a mobile phone terminal or a smartphone. As illustrated in FIG. 7, the mobile terminal device 90 includes a display unit 91, an input unit 92, a wireless communication unit 93, a vibration unit 94, a storage unit 95, and a control unit 96.

  The display unit 91 is an output interface such as a liquid crystal panel. The input unit 92 is an input interface such as a key or a touch panel used for an input operation by a player. The display unit 91 and the input unit 92 may be integrated as a touch panel display.

  The wireless communication unit 93 is a communication interface for performing wireless communication with each device 10 or the like. The vibration unit 94 is a unit that vibrates the housing of the mobile terminal device 90.

  The storage unit 95 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a nonvolatile memory, and stores a game cooperation program 95a, game history data 95b, and game effect related data 95c. The game cooperation program 95a is program data that is executed by the control unit 96 and performs various processes related to the game. The game history data 95b is data indicating a game history acquired from each device 10. The game effect related data 95c is data related to the effect operation data transmitted to each device 10.

  The control unit 96 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the like. The control part 96 implement | achieves each function of the effect execution part 96a, the game log | history management part 96b, and the effect operation process part 96c by executing the game cooperation program 95a.

  The effect execution unit 96a is a processing unit that receives the effect instruction data and executes the effect indicated in the effect instruction data. For this display, display output by the display unit 91 or vibration by the vibration unit 94 can be used. Also, audio output from a speaker or the like (not shown) can be used.

  The game history management unit 96b is a processing unit that performs a process of receiving the game history data 16c from each device 10 and adding and storing it in the game history data 95b. In addition, a process of displaying the game history data 95b on the display unit 91 in response to an operation from the player.

  Of the game histories shown in the game history data 95b, for the effects that have been executed, the contents of the effects themselves may be acquired from each device 10. Moreover, you may comprise so that the content of the performed effect can be acquired from management server V1 grade | etc.,.

  The effect operation processing unit 96c performs a process of changing the contents of the effect by transmitting the effect operation data to each of the table devices 10. The effect operation data includes a player designated type. The player designation type is managed by the game effect related data 95c. By changing the effect by the effect operation data, for example, an effect corresponding to the past game performance can be performed. In addition, if a specific game type designation type is given as a privilege, only a player who has acquired the privilege can see a special effect.

  Next, the configuration of the card management device 40 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the card management device 40 shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 8, the card management device 40 includes a display unit 41, an input unit 42, an external network communication unit 43, a store network communication unit 44, a storage unit 45, and a control unit 46.

  The display unit 41 is a display device of a liquid crystal display device. The input unit 42 is an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse. The external network communication unit 43 is an interface unit for communicating with the management server V1 via a network outside the amusement store. 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 game type setting data 45a, card management data 45b, device management data 45c, and effect management data 45d.

  The game type setting data 45a is data in which the lending rate and the display name are associated with the game type. The card management data 45b is data in which a prepaid value, the number of balls in each rate, and a use destination device ID indicating a device ID of each device 10 in which the card is inserted are associated with the card ID. The device management data 45c is data relating to a device placed in the amusement store. The device management data 45c includes the device ID of each device 10, the address of each device 10, the installation location, the gaming machine ID of the gaming machine 20 provided, and the model data.

  The effect management data 45d is data in which a set of effect data 16d used for the effect of the model is associated with the model of the gaming machine.

  The control unit 46 is a control unit that controls the entire card management device 40, and includes a game type setting management unit 46a, a card management unit 46b, a device management unit 46c, and an effect data management unit 46d. Actually, a program corresponding to these functional units is stored in a ROM or a non-volatile memory (not shown), and these programs are loaded into a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and executed to thereby execute a game type setting management unit. 46a, the card management unit 46b, the device management unit 46c, and the effect data management unit 46d are caused to execute corresponding processes.

  The game type setting management unit 46a is a processing unit that manages the game type used in the game store, the rate, and the display name in association with each other as the game type setting data 45a.

  The card management unit 46b is a processing unit that manages the card management data 45b. Specifically, when the card management unit 46b receives the card insertion notification data from each of the table devices 10, the card management unit 46b converts the card ID used in the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification data into the card insertion notification data. Let it be the indicated device ID. In addition, the prepaid value associated with the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification data and the number of possessions at each rate are notified to each device 10 as a valuable value. If the inserted card is a membership card, card insertion notification data is transmitted to the membership management device 50. When the card management unit 46b receives the ball subtraction request data from each table device 10, the card management unit 46b clears the number of balls having the rate indicated in the ball subtraction request data to zero.

  Further, when receiving the ball lending request data including the card ID from each device 10, the card management unit 46b determines whether the prepaid value associated with the card ID is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. When the prepaid value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the card management unit 46b subtracts the predetermined value from the prepaid value stored in the card management data 45b, and each ball apparatus 10 includes a ball loan including the updated prepaid value. Send authorization data. On the other hand, when the prepaid value is less than the predetermined value, the card management unit 46b notifies each stand device 10 of the ball lending impossibility data.

  In addition, when the card management unit 46b receives payment notification data including the amount of money inserted from each device 10, the card ID, and the device ID, the card management unit 46b indicates the prepaid value associated with the card ID in the payment notification. Add the prepaid value for the amount of money.

  Further, when the card management unit 46 b receives the stored ball replay request data from each device 10, the card management unit 46 b transfers the stored ball replay request data to the member management device 50. In addition, response data from the member management device 50 to the storage ball replay request data is also transferred to each device 10.

  In addition, when the card management unit 46b receives the possession ball addition request data, the card management unit 46b adds the possession number included in the possession ball addition request data to the number of possessions at the corresponding rate. Further, when the card management unit 46b receives the card discharge notification data, the card management unit 46b deletes the used device ID of the card ID.

  Further, when the card management unit 46b receives the card ID from the prize management device 60, the card management unit 46b notifies the prize management device 60 of the number of possessions of each rate associated with the card ID. Further, when the card management unit 46b receives the card ID from the payment machine 80, the card management unit 46b notifies the payment machine 80 of the prepaid value associated with the card ID.

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

  The effect data management unit 46d is a processing unit that manages the effect data used by each stand apparatus 10. The effect data management unit 46 d generates the effect management data 45 d by associating the set of the effect data 16 d used for the effect of the model with the model of the gaming machine 20, and stores it in the storage unit 45. And the set of the production data 16d according to the model of the gaming machine 20 provided side by side with each device 10 is distributed.

  Distribution of the set of effect data 16d is performed when the gaming machine 20 is replaced or newly introduced. When a set of effect data 16d of the model is not included in the effect management data 45d, such as when a new model is introduced, necessary effect data is acquired from the management server V1 outside the amusement store, and the effect management data After being added to 45d, it is distributed to each of the stand devices 10 provided in the model.

  In addition, by obtaining a set of effect data 16d prepared for a specific period such as a season or an event period from the management server V1 and distributing it to each device 10, a limited-time effect can be performed. .

  Next, an example of data stored in the storage unit 45 of the card management device 40 will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit 45 of the card management device 40.

  The game type setting data 45a shown in FIG. 9A associates the rate “4 yen” and the display name “4 pachis” with the game type name “ball 1”. In addition, the game type setting data 45a associates the rate “2 yen” and the display name “2 pachis” with the game type name “ball 2”. Further, the game type setting data 45a associates the rate “1 yen” and the display name “1 pachi” with the game type name “ball 3”.

  In the card management data 45b shown in FIG. 9B, the prepaid value “2500” for the card ID “1001”, the number of balls “1500” for the ball 1, the number of balls “2300” for the ball 2, and the ball 3 Is associated with “0”. That is, the card with the card ID “1001” is not inserted in each of the table devices 10, and the management of the holding balls is performed by the card management device 40.

  Further, in the card management data 45b shown in FIG. 9B, the prepaid value “500”, the number of possessions at each rate “0”, and the usage destination device ID “3004” are associated with the card ID “1002”. In other words, the card with the card ID “1002” is inserted into each of the table devices 10 with the device ID “3004”, and the management is transferred to each table device 10 with respect to the number of balls. For this reason, the number of balls in each rate is zero.

  Further, in the card management data 45b shown in FIG. 9B, the prepaid value “2000”, the number of possessions at each rate “0”, and the usage destination device ID “3001” are associated with the card ID “2002”. That is, the card with the card ID “2002” is inserted into each of the table devices 10 with the device ID “3001”, and the management of the holding balls has been transferred to each of the table devices 10. For this reason, the number of balls in each rate is zero.

  In the device management data 45c shown in FIG. 9C, the network address of each device 10 with ID “3001” is “AB.CD.EF.GH”, and the installation location is “island 1-1”. Yes, the ID of the connected gaming machine 20 is “A0012X4233”, the game type is “ball 3”, and the model of the connected gaming machine 20 is “EV01”. It also shows that this gaming machine 20 is in use.

  The effect management data 45d shown in FIG. 9 (d) shows a state in which the set of effect data used by each device 10 attached to the gaming machine 20 of the model “EV01” is “PE01”.

  Next, the internal configuration of the member management apparatus 50 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 10 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 a store network communication unit 54, a storage unit 55, and a control unit 56. 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, sub card data 55d, and member effect data 55e. The member management data 55a is data in which a name, a storage ball, a portable 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 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 sub card data 55d is data in which the card ID of the member card is associated with the sub card ID that uniquely identifies the sub card. Sub-cards can be used in the same way as member cards and can be owned by one member player. Specifically, when a replay of stored balls is performed using a sub card, the stored balls of the associated member card are used. If a plurality of sub-card designs are prepared, it may be possible for a player to purchase or acquire a sub-card for the purpose of proper use or collection. The shape of the sub card is arbitrary, and a figure having a three-dimensional shape may be used.

  The member effect data 55e is data that defines an effect executed by the prize management device 60 or the island edge counter when a member card is used.

  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 sub card management unit 56c, and a member effect management 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 sub card management unit 56c, and the member effect management 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 number of stored balls 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 sub card management unit 56c is a processing unit that manages sub cards. When the sub card is issued, the sub card management unit 56c registers the sub card ID in the sub card data 55d in association with the card ID of the member card. Then, when a sub card ID is designated from each device 10 or the prize management device 60, etc., and an inquiry about the number of stored balls or replay data of the stored balls is received, the sub card ID 55d is referred to correspond to the sub card ID. By identifying the card ID and outputting it to the member management unit 56a, the replacement from the sub card ID to the card ID is realized. Further, the sub card management unit 56c can cope with the transfer of the sub card by changing the association between the sub card ID and the card ID.

  The member effect management unit 56d is a processing unit that causes the prize management device 60, the island edge counter, or the like to perform an effect for the member. Specifically, the member effect management unit 56d registers the member effect designation item in the member management data 55a. This member production designation indicates what kind of production is to be performed by the prize management device 60 or the island edge counter. The member effect designation may be arbitrarily designated by the player. Moreover, it is good also as registering automatically the member production designation | designated corresponding to the model of the gaming machine 20 used last.

When the member production management unit 56d receives the inquiry about the number of stored balls by specifying the card ID of the member card from the prize management device 60 or the island edge counter, the member production management unit 56d specifies the member production designation corresponding to the member card ID, The contents of the production corresponding to the member production designation are transmitted. For this reason, the prize management device 60 and the island edge counter can execute an effect corresponding to the member effect designation. For example,
If the member effect designation corresponding to the model of the gaming machine 20 used last is registered, the effect corresponding to the model is performed by the prize management device 60 or the island edge counter.

  In addition, when the inquiry of the number of stored balls is received by designating the sub card ID, the card ID of the member card may be specified by performing replacement by the sub card management unit 56c. In addition, the member effect designation may be associated with the sub card ID, and a different effect may be performed for each sub card.

  Next, a specific example of data stored in the storage unit 55 illustrated in FIG. 10 will be described. 11-12 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data which the memory | storage part 55 memorize | stores. The member management data 55a shown in FIG. 11A corresponds to the card ID “2002” with the name “BC”, the number of balls of each game type, the mobile ID m “ID mX1”, the member effect designation “ExEV01”, and the like. The attached state is shown. 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.

  Further, in FIG. 11A, the number of stored balls is provided for three game types of “ball 1”, “ball 2”, and “ball 3”. For example, the number of balls stored in “ball 1” of card ID “2002” is “2500”, the number of balls stored in “ball 2” is “0”, and the number of balls stored in “ball 3” is “150”.

  The game type setting data 55b shown in FIG. 11B 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. 11C 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”. ”, The number of exchange balls“ 1000 ”of the balls 3 is associated.

  In addition, the prize master 55c, for the prize code “0002”, the prize name “small prize”, the group code “01”, the prize value “500”, the number of exchanged balls “125”, the number of exchanged balls 2 “250” and the number of exchange balls “500” 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 ball 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 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 replacement balls “12” of the ball 3 are associated with each other.

  The sub card data 55d shown in FIG. 12D is data in which the card ID of the member card is associated with the sub card ID that uniquely identifies the sub card. In FIG. 12D, the card ID “2002” is associated with the sub card ID “c0010”, the card ID “2055” is associated with the sub card ID “c0011”, and the card ID “2002” is associated with the sub card ID “c0037”. "Is shown in association with each other.

  The member effect data 55e is data in which the contents of effects executed by the prize management device 60 or the island edge counter are associated with the member effect designation. In FIG. 12E, in response to the member effect designation “ExEV01”, “EV01-pos” indicating the content of the effect performed by the prize management device 60 and “EV01-cou” indicating the content of the effect performed by the island edge counter. The state which matched is shown.

  Next, a processing procedure related to the effects of each device 10 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure related to the effect of each stand apparatus 10. First, the effect control unit 17c determines whether or not game result data has been received from the gaming machine 20 (step S101).

  If game result data is received (step S101; Yes), the game history management unit 17d updates the game history data 16c (step S102). If game result data has not been received (step S101; No), the effect control unit 17c determines whether or not game predictor data has been received from the gaming machine 20 (step S107).

  After step S102 or when game sign data is received (step S107; Yes), the effect data management unit 17e determines whether or not the effect data 16d corresponding to the received data exists (step S103). At this time, if a player type, production operation data, and the like are designated, these are also used for determination of the corresponding production data 16d.

  If the corresponding effect data 16d exists (step S103; Yes), the effect data 16d is selected by the effect data management unit 17e, and the effect control unit 17c executes the effect process (step S104). After step S104, when game indication data is not received (step S107; No) or when there is no presentation data 16d corresponding to the received data (step S103; No), the game history management unit 17d is a portable terminal. It is determined whether a game history request has been received from the device 90 (step S105).

  If a game history request is received from the mobile terminal device 90 (step S105; Yes), the game history management unit 17d transmits the game history data 16c to the mobile terminal device 90 (step S106), and ends the process. On the other hand, if the game history request is not received, the processing is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the effect process shown in FIG. The effect control unit 17c first determines whether or not the contents of the effect by the mobile terminal device 90 are specified in the effect data 16d selected by the effect data management unit 17e (step S201). If the content of the effect by the mobile terminal device 90 is specified (step S201; Yes), the effect control unit 17c transmits the effect instruction data to the mobile terminal device 90 and performs the effect on the mobile terminal device 90. (Step S202).

  After step S202 or when the content of the effect by the mobile terminal device 90 is not designated (step S201; No), the effect control unit 17c adds the effect by the nearby device to the effect data 16d selected by the effect data management unit 17e. It is determined whether or not the content of is designated (step S203). If the content of the effect by the nearby device is specified (step S203; Yes), the effect control unit 17c transmits the effect instruction data to the nearby device to perform the effect (step S204).

  After step S204 or when the content of the effect by the nearby device is not designated (step S203; No), the effect control unit 17c executes the effect of the own device indicated by the effect data 16d (step S205). And the game history management part 17d updates the game history data 16c about the performed effect (step S206), and returns to the original process.

  Next, a modified example of the cooperation between each device 10 and the gaming machine 20 will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram in the case where each device 10 performs audio output according to the game. As shown in FIG. 15, when the game result data indicating the occurrence of a prize ball is received from the gaming machine 20, each device 10 performs a voice output simulating the payout of the game ball, thereby giving a prize to the player. Announcing the occurrence of

  Further, when game result data indicating the occurrence of a prize is continuously received, different sound outputs may be performed. It is also preferable to perform audio output even when game result data indicating the occurrence of a big hit is obtained.

  In addition, sound output may be performed when the gaming machine 20 accepts any operation. For example, if the gaming machine 20 is configured to accept a card return operation, a voice output such as “Please take card” is performed when a signal indicating acceptance of the card return operation is received.

  Also, when game sign data indicating the start of the lottery is received, a corresponding voice output can be performed. Further, as long as game result data indicating which winning area has been passed can be received, a different sound output may be performed for each winning area. Similarly, if game result data indicating the operation of the handle 21 can be received, a corresponding voice output can be performed.

  Furthermore, audio output can be performed in response to the occurrence of a specific gaming state. In addition, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine 20 or when a game ball is clogged on the game board surface, a sound output may be performed from each device 10.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure where each stand apparatus 10 interposes with respect to the audio | voice output of the gaming machine 20. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram regarding the interposition of each device 10 in audio output. The gaming machine 20 outputs a sound such as a production sound with a directional speaker, and each stand device 10 is provided with a microphone at a position where the sound output from the directional speaker can be collected.

  Further, each device 10 can acquire clerk's voice data and in-store announcement voice data via a communication line, etc., synthesize the collected voice and clerk voice data, and output synthesized voice data. . The output of the synthesized voice data may be performed from the speaker of each stand device 10 or may be output from the earphone by providing an earphone jack on each stand device 10. Further, the synthesized voice data may be transmitted to the mobile terminal device 90.

  In this way, each base device 10 intervenes in audio output, so that even if the gaming machine 20 does not have an earphone jack or audio data transmission function, the player can output audio using the earphone or the mobile terminal device 90. Can receive. Further, by synthesizing the store clerk's voice and the in-store announcement, it is possible to prevent the player from hearing these voices.

  Further, sound output from the gaming machine 20 may be performed at a wavelength outside the audible range. In this case, each device 10 converts the audio output from the gaming machine 20 into an audible wavelength, and then performs a synthesis process. In this way, if the sound output from the gaming machine 20 is out of the audible range and each device 10 is configured to output sound via an earphone or the like, the player can hear only the sound related to his / her game. A comfortable environment can be provided.

  Next, effects in the prize management device 60 will be described. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of effects in the prize management device 60. The prize management device 60 reads identification data such as a card ID, sub-card ID, and IDm from the medium presented by the player (1), and transmits the identification data to the member management device 50 (2).

  The member management device 50 transmits a possession ball or a storage ball corresponding to the received identification data to the prize management device 60. At this time, if there is an effect associated with the identification data, the effect data for performing the effect is transmitted to the prize management device 60 (3). When the prize management device receives the presentation data, the prize management apparatus executes the presentation using the presentation data (4), and then executes the prize exchange using the holding balls or the storage balls (5).

  Next, a modified example of cooperation with the mobile terminal device 90 will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a modified example of cooperation with the mobile terminal device 90. As shown in FIG. 18 (a), each device 10 transmits data related to effects to the mobile terminal device 90 at the end of the game. This data is, for example, character data indicating a character used as a part of the effect of each stand device 10. The character data preferably reflects the game result. For example, a different character can be obtained according to the game result, or the character's clothes and the like can be changed.

  Then, when the next game is performed, as shown in FIG. 18B, the mobile terminal device 90 transmits the character data to each table device 10, and each table device 10 uses the received character data for the effect. . That is, the character data is used as a kind of effect operation data.

  In this way, by transmitting the character data to the mobile terminal device 90 according to the game result and using it at the next game, it is possible to produce an effect taking over the game result. Further, the mobile terminal device 90 may be able to make a change to the character data so that the change is reflected in the effect in the next game.

  In the above description, each table device 10 having a function as an inter-card card processor has been described as an example. It may be attached to the machine.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration example in which each device and the inter-card card processor are separate devices. As shown in FIG. 19, the inter-card card processor 210 includes a banknote transport unit 12, a display operation unit 213, a reader / writer 14, a holding unit 14 b, a communication unit 215, a storage unit 216, and a control unit 217. And a nozzle unit 18a and a counting unit 18b.

  The display operation unit 213 is not used for production, and performs input / output of game ball lending, holding ball replay, storage ball replay, and the like. The communication unit 215 is an interface unit for performing data communication between the gaming machine 20 and the island controller 30. The storage unit 216 stores its own device state data 16a and card data 16b, and the control unit 217 includes a data management unit 17a and a count processing unit 17b. Since other configurations and operations are the same as those of the respective stand devices 10 shown in FIG. 4, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  Each table device 110 includes a communication unit 115, a wireless communication unit 15 a, a display operation unit 113, a storage unit 116, and a control unit 117. The communication unit 115 is an interface for communicating with the gaming machine 20 and receiving game result data and game sign data. The display operation unit 113 is used for display related to effects. The storage unit 116 stores game history data 16c and effect data 16d. The control unit 117 includes an effect control unit 17c, a game history management unit 17d, and an effect data management unit 17e. Since other configurations and operations are the same as those of the respective stand devices 10 shown in FIG. 4, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  Next, a modified example of the effect by each stand device will be described. Some gaming machines have different actions related to the game depending on the settings selected by the game shop. For example, in a slot machine that is a gaming machine that uses medals as game media, the probability that a lottery will be advantageous to the player varies depending on the setting. Then, the player can guess the setting by performing an effect that suggests what setting is being made.

  Each stand apparatus may perform an effect suggesting such setting. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of setting suggestions by each of the stand devices. A gaming machine 120 shown in FIG. 20 is a slot machine that is a gaming machine that uses medals as gaming media. Each stand device 310 provided alongside the gaming machine 120 displays setting data indicating settings made for the gaming machine 120 and suggested performance conditions indicating conditions for performing the performance suggesting the settings, such as a card management device. Acquired from 40 and stored.

  The gaming machine 120 transmits game result data and game sign data to each device 10, and each device 10 performs an effect that suggests setting when the game result data and game sign data satisfy the suggested effect condition. To do.

  The suggestion effect condition can be arbitrarily set by the game store, such as a condition related to the timing of executing the effect, a probability of generating the effect, a condition for the gaming machine, a condition for the member attribute, and a condition related to the date and time.

  Conditions relating to the timing of performing the production include, for example, when a jackpot occurs, when the card ID of the member card is first read, when the insertion of banknotes is accepted for the first time, when the number of games reaches a predetermined value, When game sign data or game result data is received, etc. can be used.

  The probability of generating an effect indicates how much the effect that suggests the setting is performed when other conditions are satisfied. As a condition for the gaming machine, only a specific gaming machine 120, only a specific model, only a specific gaming island, the entire gaming shop, or the like can be used.

  As a condition for the member attribute, female limitation, male limitation, limitation on a specific age, limitation on birthday, all members, and the like can be used. As conditions relating to the date and time, day of the week limitation, date limitation, month limitation, always, and the like can be used. These conditions may be arbitrarily combined or used alone.

  As described above, each device according to the present embodiment stores the game sign data, the game result data, and the production data in association with the content of the production, and the game sign data received from the game machine provided therewith, When there is production data corresponding to the game result data, the production shown in the production data is executed. For this reason, it is possible to expand the functions of the gaming machine without being restricted by the gaming machine, while providing a more effective presentation and providing a useful function for the player while suppressing the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine. can do.

  Each stand device can also use a portable terminal device carried by the player and other stand devices in the vicinity. Furthermore, each device can manage a game or effect history as game history data and transmit it to the mobile terminal device.

  Also, each stand device can provide different effects based on the effect operation data received from the mobile terminal device, and appropriately change the contents of the effect by receiving and updating new effect data from the host device. can do.

  In the above-described embodiment, a 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. And 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, each stand device and each stand device control method according to the present invention are suitable for extending the functions of a gaming machine without being restricted by the gaming machine.

10, 110, 310 Each device 11 Status display unit 12 Banknote transport unit 12a Banknote insertion slot 13, 113, 213 Display operation unit 14 Reader / writer 14a Card insertion slot 14b Overhead unit 15, 24, 115, 215 Communication unit 15a, 93 Wireless communication unit 16, 45, 55, 95, 116, 216 Storage unit 16a Own device state data 16b Card data 16c, 95b Game history data 16d Effect data 17, 46, 56, 96, 117, 217 Control unit 17a Data management unit 17b Count processing unit 17c Effect control unit 17d Game history management unit 17e, 46d Effect data management unit 18a Nozzle unit 18b Count unit 20, 120 Game machine 21 Handle 22, 41, 51, 91 Display unit 23 Game board surface 25 Game control unit 26 Production Control Unit 30 Island Control La 40 Card management device 42, 52, 92 Input unit 43 External network communication unit 44, 54 Store network communication unit 45a Game type setting data 45b Card management data 45c Device management data 45d Production management data 46a Game type setting management unit 46b Card management Unit 46c Device management unit 46d Production data management unit 50 Member management device 55a Member management data 55b Game type setting data 55c Prize master 55d Sub card data 55e Member production data 56a Member management unit 56b Prize master management unit 55c Sub card management unit 55d Member Production management unit 60 Prize management device 80 Settlement machine 90 Mobile terminal device 94 Vibration unit 95a Game linkage program 95c Game production related data 96a Production execution unit 96b Game history management unit 96c Production operation processing unit 21 0 Inter-card processing machine V1 management server

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Each device provided in a gaming machine that provides a game using a game medium,
Information acquisition means for acquiring game-related information related to the game from the gaming machine;
Effect information storage means for storing the game related information and effect information indicating the contents of the effect in association with each other;
Effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect indicated in the effect information when the effect information corresponding to the game-related information acquired by the information acquisition means exists. Stand device.   2. Each of the vehicles according to claim 1, wherein the information acquisition unit acquires game result information indicating a result of the game and / or game sign information indicating a change in a game state in advance as the game related information. apparatus.   The information acquisition means acquires, as the game result information, use of the game medium by the game, acquisition of the game medium by the game, and occurrence of a predetermined state related to acquisition of the game medium as the game result information. 3. Each device according to claim 2, wherein information indicating that there is a possibility of shifting to a predetermined state related to media acquisition is acquired as the game sign information.   The stand device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the effect control means instructs the mobile terminal device carried by the player to execute the effect.   The said effect control means changes the content of the effect performed with an own apparatus based on the information acquired from the portable terminal device which a player carries, The Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. Each stand device.   4. Each device according to claim 2, further comprising game result information management means for accumulating the game result information and transmitting it to a portable terminal device carried by a player.   Each stand apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the effect information storage means can update the effect information. Each device control method for controlling each device connected to a gaming machine that provides a game using a game medium,
An effect information management step of managing game-related information related to the game output from the gaming machine and effect information indicating the content of the effect in association with each other,
An information acquisition step of acquiring the game-related information from the gaming machine;
Each stage comprising: an effect control step for controlling the execution of the effect indicated by the effect information when the effect information corresponding to the game-related information acquired by the information acquiring step exists. Device control method.

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