JP2019198572A - Prize exchange system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a prize exchange system enabling improvement in using convenience with regard to a prize exchange.SOLUTION: A prize exchange system 1 includes: a prize exchange device 5 provided at a prize exchange counter in a game facility; and an each-machine corresponding device 3 provided to each game machine 2 corresponding 1 by 1 in the game facility and performing lending processing of game media. The prize exchange device 5 performs prize exchange processing that at leasing includes processing to receive a selection of a prize by a player and processing to exchange the prize with game media in which specific information to specify the player is associated. The each-machine corresponding device 3 performs a part of the prize exchange processing instead of the prize exchange device 5.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize exchange system provided in a game facility.

  In the following Patent Document 1, a prize exchange system having a card processing machine installed in a gaming machine and a prize exchange device is disclosed. The card processor performs a game medium dispensing process within the range of the number of game media associated with the card. The prize exchange device performs a prize exchange process according to the number of game media associated with the card. In the prize exchange system, a player who is playing with a gaming machine can reserve a limited quantity of a special sale as a prize at his / her seat. Specifically, the player performs a prize reservation operation from the operation display unit of the card processor during the game, and after the game, the card is ejected from the card processor and inserted into the prize exchange device. The free gift exchange device checks whether there is a reserved free gift associated with this card. If the corresponding reserved prize exists, the reserved prize is delivered to the player.

JP 2012-55477 A

  The prize exchange device of Patent Document 1 is provided at a prize exchange counter in a game facility. When a player visits the prize exchange counter for exchanging prizes, the staff of the prize exchange counter hears information about prizes that each player wants to exchange for prize exchange processing and inputs them to the prize exchange device. Therefore, when the amusement facility is crowded at the time of closing, a queue of players waiting for a prize exchange is generated around the prize exchange counter. In the card processor of Patent Document 1, although a specific prize can be reserved, it is not possible to accept selection of other prizes instead of the prize exchange device, etc., so the queue for players waiting for prize exchange is eliminated. It is difficult.

  The present invention has been made under such a background, and an object thereof is to provide a prize exchange system capable of improving usability with respect to prize exchange.

  The present invention is provided at a prize exchange counter in a gaming facility, receives a selection of a prize by a player, and exchanges a game medium associated with specific information for specifying the player and the prize. A prize exchange device that executes a prize exchange process including at least a prize exchange device, and a device corresponding to each machine that is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each game machine in a game facility, and that executes a game media lending process. It is a prize exchange system including each device corresponding device for executing a part of the prize exchange process instead of the exchange apparatus.

  Further, the present invention provides a prize selection receiving means in which each device-compatible device receives a prize selection within the range of the number of game media acquired, and a prize selection that is information about a selection received by the prize selection receiving means. And output means for outputting the information in association with the specific information of the selected player, wherein the prize exchange device acquires the specific information of the player who visited the prize exchange counter for prize exchange. And when the prize selection information associated with the specific information acquired by the specific information acquisition means exists, the prize exchange device omits the process of accepting the selection of the prize and And executing means for executing the prize exchange process based on the selection information.

  Further, the present invention provides the first acquisition number acquisition means for acquiring the number of acquired game media associated with the specific information allocated to the recording medium carried by the player by each device, and the prize As a part of the exchange process, including an integration unit that integrates the acquisition numbers in the plurality of recording media acquired by the first acquisition number acquisition unit, wherein the prize exchange device is integrated by the integration unit The prize exchange process is executed based on the result of integrating the numbers.

  Further, according to the present invention, the game medium includes a portable game medium that can be used during the day and a stored game medium that can be used across the day, and each of the devices is associated with the specific information. A second acquisition number acquisition means for acquiring the acquisition number of at least one of the possessed game medium and the stored game medium, and the second acquisition number acquisition means acquires the acquisition number of both the possession game medium and the storage game medium And, as a part of the prize exchange process, exchange object selection accepting means for accepting selection as to which of the game media and the stored game medium is to be exchanged with prizes, The prize exchange process is executed for the exchange object for which the exchange object selection accepting unit accepts the selection.

  Further, according to the present invention, a third acquisition number acquisition is performed in which an exchange rate for exchanging with a prize is set for the game medium, and each of the device corresponding devices acquires the acquisition number of the game medium associated with the specific information. When the means and the third acquisition number acquisition means acquire a plurality of acquisition numbers having different exchange rates, the selection of the exchange rate of the game medium to be exchanged with a prize is accepted as part of the prize exchange process. Exchange rate selection accepting means, wherein the prize exchange device executes the prize exchange process for a game medium having an exchange rate accepted by the exchange rate selection accepting means.

  In addition, the present invention provides a detection means for detecting the degree of congestion of the prize exchange counter, and when the degree of congestion detected by the detection means reaches a predetermined level, And an instruction means for instructing to execute a part of the prize exchange process.

  According to the present invention, each device corresponding device that executes a game medium lending process for a game machine corresponding to a game facility executes a part of the prize exchange process instead of the prize exchange device provided in the prize exchange counter. . For this reason, for example, when a player visits the prize exchange counter after completing the selection of prizes at the corresponding device, the prize exchange apparatus performs prizes at the prize exchange counter in the prize exchange process for this player. The process of accepting the selection can be omitted. As a result, the time required for the prize exchange processing at the prize exchange counter for this player can be shortened, so that the queue of players waiting for prize exchange can be eliminated around the prize exchange counter. As a result, usability can be improved with respect to prize exchange.

  Further, according to the present invention, when a player visits the prize exchange counter after completing the selection of prizes by the corresponding device, the prize selection information about the prize is included in the specific information of the player. It exists in association. Therefore, the prize exchange device omits the process of accepting prize selection at the prize exchange counter, and executes the prize exchange process based on the prize selection information. As a result, the time required for the prize exchange processing at the prize exchange counter for this player can be shortened, so that the queue of players waiting for prize exchange can be eliminated around the prize exchange counter. As a result, usability can be improved with respect to prize exchange.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the player visits the prize exchange counter after completing the integration of the number of acquired game media in the plurality of recording media carried by each device, the prize exchange device In the prize exchange process for the player, the process of integrating the winning numbers at the prize exchange counter can be omitted. As a result, the time required for the prize exchange processing at the prize exchange counter for this player can be shortened, so that the queue of players waiting for prize exchange can be eliminated around the prize exchange counter. As a result, usability can be improved with respect to prize exchange.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the player visits the prize exchange counter after completing the selection of which game medium or stored game medium is to be exchanged for prizes at the corresponding device. In other words, the prize exchange device can omit the process of accepting the selection of the exchange target at the prize exchange counter in the prize exchange process for the player. As a result, the time required for the prize exchange processing at the prize exchange counter for this player can be shortened, so that the queue of players waiting for prize exchange can be eliminated around the prize exchange counter. As a result, usability can be improved with respect to prize exchange.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the player visits the prize exchange counter after completing the selection of the exchange rate of the game medium to be exchanged with prizes at the corresponding device, the prize exchange device is In the prize exchange process for the player, the process of accepting the exchange rate selection at the prize exchange counter can be omitted. As a result, the time required for the prize exchange processing at the prize exchange counter for this player can be shortened, so that the queue of players waiting for prize exchange can be eliminated around the prize exchange counter. As a result, usability can be improved with respect to prize exchange.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the degree of congestion of the prize exchange counter reaches a predetermined level, each device corresponding to the instruction performs a part of the prize exchange process instead of the prize exchange apparatus of the prize exchange counter according to the instruction. Since it is executed, it is possible to eliminate congestion at the prize exchange counter.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the inside of a gaming facility to which a prize exchange system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the prize exchange system. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a table stored in the storage unit of the management server constituting the prize exchange system. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents in the display operation unit of each device corresponding to the prize exchange system. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents in the display operation unit. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents in the display operation unit. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a table stored in the storage unit of the management server. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing performed in the prize exchange device constituting the prize exchange system. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a table stored in the storage unit of the management server. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another table stored in the storage unit of the management server. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a table stored in the storage unit of the prize exchange device.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the inside of a gaming facility to which a prize exchange system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. An example of a gaming facility is a pachinko parlor, which includes a gaming hall in which a plurality of gaming machines 2 such as pachinko machines are installed, an office for a staff of the gaming facility, and a gaming medium (such as pachinko balls and medals). Here, it is divided into a pachinko ball) and a prize exchange counter for exchanging prizes. The prize exchange system 1 includes a device corresponding to each unit 3, a management server 4 as an example of a management means, and a prize exchange apparatus 5.

  Each table corresponding device 3 is a so-called card unit, and is provided in one-to-one correspondence with each game table 2 in the game hall. Each table corresponding device 3 is a dedicated machine for the gaming table 2 next to it (right side when viewed from the front in FIG. 1), and is connected to the gaming table 2 so as to be communicable. A lending process for lending a game medium to a player who plays a game is executed. Each car corresponding device 3 is assigned a machine number as an example of identification information for specifying each car corresponding device 3. In the following, the machine number of each device corresponding to the left end 3 in FIG. 1 is “001”, and the machine numbers of the second, third, fourth and fifth corresponding devices 3 from the left end are “002” in order. , “003”, “004”, and “005”. In FIG. 1, the numbers in parentheses at the end of the reference numerals indicating the respective vehicle corresponding devices 3 are unit numbers. The machine number of each device-compatible device 3 is also identification information of the game table 2 corresponding to each device-compatible device 3.

  Referring to each table corresponding device 3 (001), on the front side of the main body 3A of each table corresponding device 3, a bill insertion slot 6, a display operation unit 7 constituted by a liquid crystal touch panel and the like, and a card slot 8 are provided. Is provided. The display operation unit 7 functions as an example of a prize selection receiving unit, an exchange target selection receiving unit, and an exchange rate selection receiving unit. When a player inserts a bill into the bill insertion slot 6 and presses the throwing button 10 on the upper plate 9 of the gaming table 2, the gaming table 2 that has received an instruction from the corresponding device 3 has a predetermined number. The game medium is thrown onto the upper plate 9. The player can play the game on the game table 2 using the game medium thrown out on the upper plate 9.

  The game media newly acquired by the game is accumulated in the lower plate 11 of the game table 2. Each table corresponding apparatus 3 includes a receiving tray 12 arranged immediately below the lower plate 11. The player can drop the game medium in the lower plate 11 onto the tray 12 by opening the bottom of the lower plate 11. The game media dropped on the tray 12 is sent to the main body 3A of each device corresponding device 3 through the passage 13, and is counted by a counting unit (not shown) in the main body 3A. The counted game medium is a game medium, and the game medium in the case of a pachinko ball is called a ball. The game media includes game media in addition to the game media, and the game media in the case of a pachinko ball is called “save ball”. A player who is not registered as a member of a game facility (general customer) can use the ball only during the day when the ball is generated, but the player who has registered as a member of the game facility (member customer) After the next day, it can be stored and used across days. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, it is assumed that the player is a member customer, the number of balls (balance) is called the number of balls, and the number of balls (balance) is called the number of balls. However, in the following description, the contents related to things other than savings can be applied not only to the members but also to the general customers.

  The display operation unit 7 displays information for the player. A card 14, which is an example of a recording medium carried by a player, is inserted into and removed from the card entrance 8. A card ID is assigned to each card 14 as an example of identification information for identifying the card 14. The card ID assigned to the card 14 is also identification information for identifying the player who carries the card 14. The player inserts his / her card 14 into the card entrance 8 and presses a payout button 15 provided on the tray 12, for example. Then, in each stand corresponding device 3 that has received this card 14, the possession ball or storage ball possessed by this player passes through the nozzle 16 extending from the main body 3 </ b> A of each stand corresponding device 3 to the top plate 9 of the game stand 2. To be paid out. A player can play a game on the gaming table 2 using the balls or storage balls paid out to the upper plate 9.

  When the player who has finished the game presses an end button 17 provided on the upper plate 9, for example, the card 14 is ejected from the card entrance 8 and returned to the player. The card 14 includes a member card for a member customer and a general card for a general customer, and a plurality of new general cards not belonging to a specific customer are present in the main body 3A of each device corresponding device 3. (For example, a maximum of 10 sheets) is stocked. When a general customer plays the game without holding the card 14 and presses the end button 17, one new general card stocked in the main body 3A is selected, and the number of possessions acquired in this game is After being associated with the card ID of the card, the general card is discharged from the card entrance 8. The player who has returned the card 14 moves to another gaming table 2 and inserts the card 14 into the card entrance 8 of each device corresponding apparatus 3 corresponding to this gaming table 2, thereby The game can be replayed on the game table 2 by using or storage balls. A player who wants to exchange his / her own balls or storage balls for a prize goes to the prize exchange counter with a card 14.

  The management server 4 is a so-called personal computer and is installed in the office. The management server 4 is communicably connected to the corresponding device 3 via a LAN 20 (see FIG. 2 described later) configured by a wired or wireless communication line. As will be described in detail later, the management server 4 associates the number of possessed balls and the number of accumulated balls, which are the number of game media acquired by the player in the game so far, with the card ID of the card 14 carried by the player. Are managed. The total number of game media acquired by the player in the current game is transmitted to the management server 4 at the timing when the player presses the end button 17, for example. In the management server 4, the corresponding number of balls is updated by adding this total number. In the management server 4, the number of stored balls is updated by adding the corresponding number of balls after the end of the business hours of the day, and accordingly, the number of balls is reset to zero.

  The prize exchange device 5 is a POS terminal that manages the stock of prizes handled at the amusement facility, and one or more prize exchange devices are provided at the prize exchange counter. However, even if there are a plurality of prize exchange devices 5, the number of devices 3 corresponding to each unit is overwhelmingly larger than that of the prize exchange device 5. There are so-called special prizes and general prizes such as tobacco and juice. There are a plurality of types of special prizes, such as extra prizes, grand prizes, medium prizes, and small prizes, depending on their monetary value. In the game medium, a plurality of exchange rates, which are unit prices for exchanging with prizes, are set, for example, 4 yen / ball and 1 yen / ball. For this reason, there are four-yen holding balls and four-yen savings balls whose exchange rate is 4 yen / ball, and there are also one-yen holding balls and one-yen savings balls whose exchange rate is 1 yen / ball. . Hereinafter, the 4-yen coin and the 4-yen coin may be collectively referred to as a 4-yen coin, and the 1-yen coin and the 1-yen coin may be collectively referred to as a 1-yen coin.

  The prize exchange device 5 includes an operation unit 21 configured by a keyboard or the like, and a display operation unit 22 configured by a liquid crystal touch panel or the like. A display operation unit (not shown) similar to the display operation unit 22 may be provided at a position facing the player in the prize exchange device 5. The prize exchange device 5 is communicably connected to the management server 4 via the LAN 23 (see FIG. 2). The clerk A who is in charge of the prize exchange counter at the gaming facility acquires the card ID from the player's card 14 by the reading unit 24 such as a card reader provided in the prize exchange device 5 (see FIG. 2). The reading unit 24 functions as an example of specific information acquisition means. When one player carries a plurality of cards 14 and presents these cards 14 to the clerk A, the clerk A acquires card IDs from all these cards 14. The prize exchange device 5 acquires the number of possessed balls and the number of stored balls corresponding to the acquired card ID from the management server 4. With regard to the number of balls corresponding to the card IDs of a plurality of cards 14, if there are balls with the same exchange rate, these balls can be integrated. In addition, the number of balls having different exchange rates may be integrated through conversion of exchange rates. The integration process as described above is also performed for the number of stored balls.

  The player must select the prize he / she wishes to exchange within the range of his / her own number of balls (the number of balls after integration) or the number of balls he / she has (when integrated, the number of balls after integration). Can do. In the case where the player possesses both a possession ball and a storage ball, the player can also select which of the possession ball and the storage ball is to be withdrawn as an exchange target for a prize. In addition, when the player possesses balls with different exchange rates, the player can also select the exchange rate of the balls to be exchanged with prizes. The same applies to storage balls. The clerk A displays the information about the prize selected by the player (the prize name and the number selected) and the information to be exchanged (whether it is the number of possessed balls or the number of balls and the exchange rate). The prize is input to the prize exchange device 5 by the operation 22. Specifically, the clerk A touches a button on which the corresponding prize name is written on the operation unit 21 or inputs a prize ID assigned to the corresponding prize using a numeric keypad or the like on the operation unit 21. Enter the prize information. Alternatively, the clerk A may input the information on the general prize into the prize exchange device 5 by reading the barcode described in the general prize by the reading unit 24.

  At the gaming facility, points according to the number of visits and the like are given to the player, and the balance of the points is managed as a remaining point in the management server 4 in association with the card ID of the card 14. Players can exchange their points for prizes (but general prizes). Therefore, the clerk A inputs the information of the general prize selected by the player to the prize exchange device 5 as in the case of the number of possessed balls or the number of accumulated balls.

  As the prize information input by the prize exchange device 5 proceeds, the number of possessed balls and the number of accumulated balls of the player are reduced to a fraction that cannot be exchanged for prizes. In this case, the clerk A inquires of the player about the processing of the fraction, specifically, whether the game media for the fraction is to be stored or held. The clerk A determines the fraction processing by the operation of the operation unit 21 or the display operation unit 22 according to the instruction of the player. Finally, the clerk A determines the selection of the current prize by operating the operation unit 21 or the display operation unit 22. In response to this, the prize exchange device 5 updates the stock of prizes to be given to the player, and the management server 4 responds to the instruction from the prize exchange device 5 with the number of possessed balls, the number of stored balls, and the remaining points. Is updated. When a general prize is selected, the clerk A hands over the general prize to the player. When the special prize is selected, the prize exchange device 5 instructs a prize dispenser (not shown) installed at the prize exchange counter to pay out the special prize. Thereby, a series of prize exchange processing by the prize exchange device 5 at the prize exchange counter is completed.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the prize exchange system 1. In connection with the following description, each device corresponding apparatus 3 further includes a control unit 25, a card processing unit 26 and a communication I / F unit 27 electrically connected to the control unit 25. The control unit 25 is configured by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The same applies to other control units described later. The control unit 25 is an example of a prize selection receiving unit, an output unit, a first acquisition number acquisition unit, an integration unit, a second acquisition number acquisition unit, an exchange target selection reception unit, a third acquisition number acquisition unit, and an exchange rate selection reception unit. Function as. The display operation unit 7 described above is also electrically connected to the control unit 25. The control unit 25 receives an operation of the display operation unit 7 by a player or controls the display of the display operation unit 7. The card processing unit 26 reads the necessary information such as the card ID from the card 14 inserted into the card entrance 8 or the card 14 (the above-described new general information) when the end button 17 of the game table 2 is pressed. Card is also discharged from the card entrance 8. The communication I / F unit 27 is an interface unit for the control unit 25 to communicate with the management server 4, functions as an example of an output unit, and is connected to the LAN 20.

  The management server 4 includes a control unit 29, a storage unit 30 electrically connected to the control unit 29, a first communication I / F unit 31, and a second communication I / F unit 32. The control unit 29 functions as an example of a detection unit and an instruction unit. The storage unit 30 stores various information. The first communication I / F unit 31 is an interface unit for the control unit 29 to communicate with each device corresponding device 3, and is connected to the LAN 20. The second communication I / F unit 32 is an interface unit for the control unit 29 to communicate with the prize exchange device 5 and is connected to the LAN 23. The LAN 20 and the LAN 23 are combined into one LAN, and the first communication I / F unit 31 and the second communication I / F unit 32 are combined into one communication I / F unit. The prize exchange device 5 may be able to communicate directly without going through the management server 4. The management server 4 may be a single storage device as in this embodiment, or may be divided into a plurality of storage devices according to information to be managed.

  The prize exchange device 5 further includes a control unit 35, a storage unit 36 and a communication I / F unit 37 electrically connected to the control unit 35. The control unit 35 functions as an example of specific information acquisition means and execution means. The control unit 35 is also electrically connected to the operation unit 21, the display operation unit 22, and the reading unit 24 described above. The control unit 35 receives an operation of the operation unit 21 and the display operation unit 22 by an attendant, and controls the display of the display operation unit 22. The control unit 35 acquires the card ID read by the reading unit 24 from the player's card 14. The storage unit 36 stores various information related to prizes (the above-described stock etc.). The communication I / F unit 37 is an interface unit for the control unit 35 to communicate with the management server 4, and is connected to the LAN 23.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the table 40 stored in the storage unit 30 of the management server 4. In the table 40, customer information of each player is managed in association with the player's card ID. The customer information includes at least personal information such as a player's name and address, and acquired information such as the number of possessed balls, the number of accumulated balls, and remaining points. Acquired information of a player who holds a 4-yen holding ball, a 1-yen holding ball, a 4-yen saving ball, and a 1-yen saving ball includes the corresponding number of holding balls and the number of stored balls. Note that the number of temporary balls, the number of temporary balls, prize selection information, exchange target selection information, and remarks in FIG. 3 will be described later. In the following, the description will be focused on the player 00 with the card ID 0001.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents in the display operation unit 7 of each device corresponding apparatus 3. In a state where the card 14 with the card ID 0001 is inserted in the card entrance / exit 8 of the corresponding device 3, the control unit 25 of the corresponding device 3 displays the normal screen 41 shown in FIG. 4 on the display operation unit 7. ing. In the normal screen 41, a remaining amount display field 42, a number of possessed balls display field 43, a number of stored balls display field 44, a remaining point display field 45, a settlement menu key 46, a staff call key 47, and a menu key 48 are arranged in this order from the top, for example. They are displayed side by side. The control unit 25 displays the remaining amount of the bill inserted into the bill insertion slot 6 in the remaining amount display column 42. Note that a prepaid card can be used instead of banknotes. In this case, the remaining frequency of the prepaid value is displayed in the remaining amount display column 42. The card 14 may also serve as a prepaid card. The control unit 25 acquires from the table 40 (see FIG. 3) of the management server 4 the number associated with the card ID 0001 among the number of possessed balls, the number of accumulated balls, and the remaining points, and displays the number of retained balls 43, the number of accumulated balls. Displayed in the field 44 and the remaining point display field 45, respectively. If there are a plurality of exchange rates, the number of possession balls 43 may be displayed together or may be selectively displayed in the possession number display field 43. . The same applies to the storage ball number display field 44.

  The adjustment menu key 46, the staff call key 47, and the menu key 48 are touch keys. The same applies to other keys (to be described later) displayed on the display operation unit 7. Each stand corresponding device 3 is provided with a payment assist function for executing a part of the prize exchange process described above in advance instead of the prize exchange device 5. Therefore, the player touches the checkout menu key 46 when he / she wants to complete a part of the prize exchange process in the corresponding device 3 while staying in front of the game table 2. In the case where prizes cannot be exchanged at this time due to a small number or a lack of balls, the settlement menu key 46 is not displayed on the normal screen 41. The player touches the clerk call key 47 when he / she wants to call a clerk at the gaming facility. The player touches the menu key 48 when he wants to select another process that can be performed in the device 3 for each device.

  When the player touches the settlement menu key 46, the control unit 25 switches and displays the settlement screen 51 shown in FIG. On the settlement screen 51, the remaining amount display field 42, the number of possessed balls display field 43, the number of stored balls display field 44, and the remaining point display field 45 are continuously displayed. A withdrawal key 53, a storage ball withdrawal key 54, and a point exchange key 55 are displayed, for example, in this order from the top. When the player wants to select a prize, the player touches the prize selection key 52.

  When the player wants to withdraw his own possession and exchange it for a prize, the player touches the possession withdrawal key 53 prior to the prize selection. When the player wants to withdraw his / her own stored ball and exchange it for a prize, the player touches the stored ball withdrawal key 54 prior to the prize selection. Therefore, when the control unit 25 of each device corresponding device 3 acquires both the number of possessed balls and the number of accumulated balls associated with the card ID of the player, as the retained ball storage ball selection process that is a part of the prize exchange process , Accepting a selection as to whether the holding ball or the stored ball is to be exchanged for a prize. It should be noted that the player can not only select either the holding ball or the storage ball, but can also specify the number to be exchanged for prizes in the selected holding ball or storage ball.

  If there are balls with different exchange rates, the player can select the exchange rate with another touch key (not shown) after touching the ball withdrawal key 53. Similarly, when there are storage balls with different exchange rates, the player can select an exchange rate with another touch key (not shown) or the like after touching the storage ball withdrawal key 54. Therefore, the control unit 25 is a part of the prize exchange process when acquiring a plurality of balls having different exchange rates (for example, the number of balls having 4 yen and the number of balls having 1 yen). As the exchange rate selection process, the selection of the exchange rate of the ball to be exchanged with a prize is accepted. The same applies to the storage ball. Further, the player touches the point exchange key 55 when he / she wants to exchange his / her points for a general prize.

  When the player touches the prize selection key 52 after touching the coin withdrawal key 53 and selecting to exchange the 4-yen coin for a prize, for example, the control unit 25 displays the prize selection screen 61 shown in FIG. The display operation unit 7 switches and displays. On the prize selection screen 61, the total number display field 63, the remaining number display field 64, the special prize key 65, the general prize key 66, and the selected prize display field are displayed under the guidance sentence 62 “Select a prize ★”. 67, a return key 68 and a selection completion key 69 are displayed. The total number display field 63 displays the total number of game media (in this case, 4-yen coins) before the prize selection. The remaining number display field 64 displays the remaining number of game media after the prize selection (details will be described later).

  When the player touches the special prize key 65, a list of selectable special prizes is displayed in a pop-up, for example, so that the player can select the prize name and number of special prizes in this list. When the player touches the general prize key 66, a list of selectable general prizes is displayed, for example, in a pop-up, so that the player can select a prize name and number of general prizes in this list. As a prize selection process that is a part of the prize exchange process, the control unit 25 accepts the selection of such prizes by the player and displays the prize name and the selected number of the prizes in the selected prize display column 67. The remaining number displayed in the remaining number display column 64 is a number obtained by subtracting the value obtained by converting the selected prize into the number of balls according to the exchange rate from the total number in the total number displaying column 63, and each time a prize is selected. Updated by the control unit 25.

  When the player touches the return key 68, the prize selection so far is cancelled, and the control unit 25 displays the display on the display operation unit 7 on the normal screen 41 (see FIG. 4) or the settlement screen 51 (see FIG. 5). return. When the player touches the selection completion key 69, the control unit 25 determines that the prize selection for the prize name and the selected number displayed in the selected prize display field 67 has been confirmed. The control unit 25 may return the display of the display operation unit 7 to the normal screen 41 or the settlement screen 51 according to the confirmation of the prize selection. In addition, when the member customer selects a prize based on the possession balls, the remaining number of possession balls may be automatically stored. When the player touches the point exchange key 55, the control unit 25 switches and displays a prize selection screen (not shown) similar to the prize selection screen 61 on the display operation unit 7. The general prize can be selected in the menu, and the prize selection can be confirmed by touching the same key as the selection completion key 69.

  In response to the confirmation of the prize selection, the control unit 25 associates the settlement auxiliary information related to the prize selection of this time with the card ID (0001 in this case) of the player who selected the prize in each device corresponding device 3. / F unit 27 outputs to the outside. The output settlement auxiliary information is transmitted to the management server 4 via the LAN 20. The checkout auxiliary information includes information on the remaining number of game media to be exchanged (in FIG. 6, 30 balls of 4-yen coins) and prize selection information. The prize selection information includes the prize name and the number of prizes selected for selection received by the control unit 25 in each device-compatible device 3, and the number of exchanged balls, which is the number of game media exchanged for these prizes. It is. In the case of this prize selection, the number of exchanged balls is 3640 balls obtained by subtracting the remaining number (30 balls) from the total number of 4 yen holding balls (3670 balls). The control unit 29 of the management server 4 updates the corresponding recording area in the table 40 described above (this time, the recording area corresponding to the card ID 0001) based on the received settlement auxiliary information.

  The updated table 40 is shown in FIG. The remaining number of game media in the adjustment auxiliary information is recorded in parentheses next to the initial number of balls before the prize selection, for example, as the number of temporary balls. When a prize is selected by means of a stored ball, the remaining number of stored balls when the prize selection is confirmed is recorded as a temporary number of stored balls, for example, in parentheses next to the initial number of stored balls. In the case where there is no temporary holding ball number or temporary storage ball number, for example, “-(hyphen)” is recorded inside the parentheses. In the recording area corresponding to the card ID 0001 in the table 40, prize selection information is added. When a general prize to be exchanged for points is selected as described above, the points for the selected general prize are recorded instead of the number of exchanged balls in the prize selection information, and the remainder after subtracting the points is recorded. The points are recorded as temporary remaining points, for example, next to the original remaining points (not shown).

  The player 001 of the card ID 0001 selects the prize name and number at each device corresponding device 3, and also selects the exchange target (the type and exchange rate of the game medium exchanged with the prize) (here 4). Yenmochi balls 3640 balls). Each device 3 can select only the exchange target by not touching the prize drop key 53 and then selecting a prize with the prize selection key 52 after touching the holding ball withdrawal key 53 as in the case of a player XX of card ID 0005 ( (See FIG. 5). In this case, the control part 25 of each apparatus corresponding apparatus 3 receives selection of the exchange object as an exchange object selection process. Then, the control unit 25 transmits the information to be exchanged (in the case of the card ID 0005, 2000 yen of 4-yen coins) to the management server 4 as the exchange object selection information in association with the card ID 0005 of the player Ox. The control unit 29 of the management server 4 adds replacement object selection information to the recording area corresponding to the card ID 0005 in the table 40. In addition, instead of selecting either the holding ball or the storage ball and selecting the exchange rate, you may select either the holding ball or the storage ball without selecting the exchange rate, either the holding ball or the storage ball. Only the exchange rate may be selected without selecting.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing performed in the prize exchange device 5. When the player who has finished the game on the gaming table 2 visits the prize exchange counter for exchanging prizes and hands his / her card 14 to the attendant A (see FIG. 1) of the prize exchange counter, the attendant A receives the card. The reading unit 24 of the prize exchange device 5 is caused to read the card 14. Alternatively, the player himself / herself may cause the reading unit 24 to read the card 14. Then, the control unit 35 of the prize exchange device 5 acquires the card ID from the card 14 by the reading unit 24 (YES in step S1), and starts the prize exchange process.

  In response to the start of the prize exchange process, first, the control unit 35 makes an inquiry to the management server 4 and acquires information corresponding to the card ID acquired earlier from the table 40 of the management server 4 (step S2). This information includes at least one of the number of balls, the number of balls, and the remaining points. In the case where the player has already selected a prize in the corresponding device 3 for each vehicle, this information includes the prize selection information described above. In addition, when the player has already selected a replacement target in each of the vehicle-compatible devices 3, this information includes the replacement target selection information described above. If the prize selection information does not exist in this information (NO in step S3) and the exchange target selection information does not exist (NO in step S4), the control unit 35 determines the exchange target from the player. The selection is accepted by the prize exchange device 5 (step S5). Specifically, the information of the exchange object selected by the player A at the prize exchange counter by the player (either the possession ball or the accumulation ball, the exchange rate, and the number of possession balls or the number of accumulation balls used for the prize exchange) Is input to the prize exchange device 5, and the control unit 35 accepts selection of an exchange object as an exchange object selection process in response to this input. The exchange target selection process includes the above-described holding ball storage ball selection process and exchange rate selection process.

  After receiving the selection of the exchange target, the control unit 35 receives the prize selection from the player in the prize exchange device 5 (step S6). Specifically, as described above, since the clerk A inputs information on the prize selected by the player to the prize exchange device 5, the control unit 35 accepts the selection of the prize in response to this input.

  When the selection of the current prize is confirmed by the operation of the operation unit 21 and the display operation unit 22 of the prize exchange device 5 by the staff A (YES in step S7), the control unit 35 selects the selected prize and the game medium ( The exchanged coins and balls at the exchange rate designated by the player are exchanged (step S8). Specifically, as described above, the control unit 35 updates the stock of selected prizes, instructs a prize dispenser (not shown) to pay out special prizes, and the management server 4. Is instructed to update the number of possessed balls, the number of stored balls, and the remaining points corresponding to the card ID of the player. Thereby, the prize exchange process is completed.

  On the other hand, when the prize selection information exists in the information acquired by the control unit 35 from the management server 4, that is, when the prize selection information associated with the card ID acquired by the control unit 35 in step S1 exists. (YES in step S3), the control unit 35 omits the processes in steps S4 to S6 and executes a prize exchange process based on the prize selection information (steps S7 and S8). At this time, the process of step S7 may be omitted as necessary, and whether or not to omit the process of step S7 can be set by the prize exchange device 5. In step S8, the control unit 35 instructs the management server 4 to update the number of possessed balls, the number of stored balls, and the remaining points of the player. In the case of a prize exchange process for the player 00 with the card ID 0001 (see FIG. 7), the control unit 29 of the management server 4 temporarily calculates the number of 3670 balls for the 4-yen coin in the table 40 until now. The number of possessed balls is updated to 30 balls, and the number of temporary balls is changed from 30 balls to “-(hyphen)”.

  When there is no prize selection information but there is exchange object selection information, that is, when there is exchange object selection information associated with the card ID acquired by the control unit 35 in step S1 (YES in step S4). ), The control unit 35 omits the process of step S5, and executes a prize exchange process for the exchange target in the exchange target information (the possession ball or the storage ball of the exchange rate selected by each device corresponding device 3) ( Steps S6 to S8). Specifically, the control unit 35 accepts selection of a prize to be exchanged for an exchange target designated by the player on each device corresponding device 3 (2000 yen for a 4-yen saving ball in the case of a player with a card ID 0005). (Step S6), in response to the confirmation of the prize selection (YES in Step S7), the exchange object and the prize are exchanged (Step S8). However, if there is exchange target selection information, but further selection is required to identify the exchange target (for example, if you have selected in advance whether you are holding or storing balls, but the exchange rate is not yet selected) In step S6, the control unit 35 accepts an additional selection for an exchange target.

  As described above, in the prize exchange system 1, a large number of each device 3 provided in the game hall executes a part of the prize exchange process instead of the small number of prize exchange apparatuses 5 provided in the prize exchange counter. To do. Specifically, when a player visits the prize exchange counter after the prizes have been selected by the corresponding device 3, prize selection information regarding the prize is associated with the card ID of the player. Therefore, the prize exchange device 5 omits the process of receiving a prize selection (prize selection process) at the prize exchange counter, and executes the prize exchange process based on the prize selection information. In addition, when the player visits the prize exchange counter after completing the selection as to which of his own balls or storage balls to exchange for prizes at the corresponding device 3, the prize exchange device 5 In the prize exchange process for the player, the process for accepting selection of the exchange target (money ball saving ball selection process) can be omitted. Further, when the player visits the prize exchange counter after completing the selection of the exchange rate of the game medium to be exchanged with the prize at each device corresponding apparatus 3, the prize exchange apparatus 5 In the prize exchange process, the process of accepting exchange rate selection (exchange rate selection process) can be omitted.

  As described above, it is possible to shorten the time required for the prize exchange process at the prize exchange counter for the player who has completed a part of the prize exchange process with each device 3, so that the prize exchange counter is waiting for the prize exchange. It is possible to eliminate queues by players. As a result, usability can be improved with respect to prize exchange. In addition, if the player selects a prize in the corresponding device 3 at the time when a certain amount of possession is secured in the middle of the game, a part of the possession is made a prize in advance without going to the prize exchange counter. It can be changed. Thereby, even if the player loses the remaining ball due to losing in the game, the game can be finished with a relatively good feeling, so that the player can be prevented from getting into the game. Further, when a prize is selected by each device 3, statistics can be taken on the relationship between the model of the game table 2 corresponding to each device 3 and the type of the selected prize. When changing the model of the base 2, it is possible to predict in advance the prizes preferred by the players who play on the gaming base 2 after the model change.

  The prize exchange process also includes an integration process for integrating the number of balls with the same exchange rate and the number of balls stored. Similarly to the prize selection process, each unit corresponding apparatus 3 executes the integration process instead of the prize exchange apparatus 5.

  A case where each device corresponding apparatus 3 executes the integration process will be described. For example, the player ◯ Δ in FIG. 7 has a plurality of cards 14 having different card IDs (here, two cards 14 having a card ID 0003 and a card ID 0007). The player △△ inserts both cards 14 into the card entrance 8 of the corresponding device 3. At this time, the second card 14 may be inserted in the state where the first card 14 is inserted, or after the first card 14 is ejected after insertion, the second card 14 is inserted. It may be inserted. In any case, in each device corresponding apparatus 3 in which these cards 14 are inserted, the control unit 25 manages the number of balls and the number of stored balls associated with each card ID of these cards 14 as part of the integration process. Obtained from the table 40 of the server 4.

  The player △△ holds 2350 balls with 4 yen coins associated with the card ID 0003 and 1820 balls with 4 yen coins associated with the card ID 0007. Therefore, the control unit 25 displays whether or not to integrate these four-yen holding balls by displaying an inquiry screen (not shown) on the display / operating unit 7, and if integrating, The player is inquired of which card ID the number is associated with. When the player O △ operates the display operation unit 7 to instruct to integrate the 4-yen coin with the card ID 0007 into the 4-yen coin with the card ID 0003, the control unit 25 responds to this instruction by Integrate the number of 4 yen coins. In addition, all of the possession balls may be integrated, but a part of the possession balls in the number of possession balls may be integrated by selection of the player ○ △. Then, the control unit 25 instructs the management server 4 to update the table 40 in accordance with the current integration. Thereby, the integration process in each device corresponding apparatus 3 is completed. As shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 29 of the management server 4 updates the number of balls having a 4-yen coin for the card ID 0003 and the card ID 0007 in the table 40 and, as a remark, changes the number from the card ID 0007 to the card ID 0003. Record that Yenmochi has been integrated.

  A game player △ visits the prize exchange counter for exchanging prizes and causes the reading unit 24 of the prize exchange apparatus 5 to read one of the two cards 14 of the card ID 0003 and the card ID 0007 (steps described above). S1). Then, the control unit 35 of the prize exchange device 5 inquires the management server 4 about the card ID read from the card 14 and grasps that the integration processing has been completed for each card corresponding device 3 for the card ID. Therefore, the control unit 35 executes a prize exchange process for the player ◯ Δ based on the result of the integration process in each of the vehicle corresponding devices 3. Specifically, in the case where the player wants to exchange a 4-yen coin for a prize, the control unit 35 determines that 4 yen within the range of 4170 balls, which is the integration result of the 4-yen coin. The prize exchange process is executed so that the coins and prizes are exchanged.

  As described above, when the player visits the prize exchange counter after completing the integration of the number of acquired game media in the plurality of cards 14 by the corresponding device 3, the prize exchange device 5 In the prize exchange process, a process (integration process) of reading a plurality of cards 14 at the prize exchange counter and integrating the number of balls and the like can be omitted. As a result, the time required for the prize exchange process at the prize exchange counter for this player can be shortened, and as described above, the usability of the prize exchange can be improved.

  At the start of the prize exchange process, the management server 4 is inquired for information on the card ID read from the card 14 by the prize exchange apparatus 5 (step S2 described above), and at the end of the prize exchange process, the prize exchange apparatus 5 An update instruction is given to the management server 4 so as to update the number of possessed balls, the number of stored balls, and the remaining points for the ID. The control unit 29 of the management server 4 manages an interval from an update instruction in the previous prize exchange process to an inquiry from the prize exchange device 5 in the next prize exchange process. The control unit 29 detects the degree of congestion of the prize exchange counter based on this interval. If the interval is shorter than the predetermined lower limit for a predetermined period or longer, the control unit 29 determines that the degree of congestion of the prize exchange counter has reached a predetermined level. The state in which the degree of congestion of the prize exchange counter has reached a predetermined level is a state in which the prize exchange counter is crowded by players waiting for prize exchange. In the case where there are a plurality of prize exchange devices 5 at the prize exchange counter, for all the prize exchange devices 5, if a state where the interval is shorter than a predetermined lower limit continues for a predetermined period or longer, a line by the players is displayed at the prize exchange counter. It is assumed that it has occurred.

  Each unit corresponding device 3 does not necessarily have to be able to execute a part of the prize exchange process at all times, but when the degree of congestion of the prize exchange counter reaches a predetermined level, the control unit 29 corresponds to each unit. The apparatus 3 is instructed to execute a part of the prize exchange process. According to this instruction, the prize exchange counter is congested in each machine corresponding device 3, and a part of the prize exchange process (prize selection etc.) can be performed by each machine corresponding device 3 by display on the display operation unit 7 or the like. Announced by customers. This announcement may include a waiting time that is expected to be required for a prize exchange at the prize exchange counter. Then, each device corresponding apparatus 3 executes part of the prize exchange process as described above, so that the congestion at the prize exchange counter can be eliminated.

  The clerk A of the prize exchange counter may be able to instruct the corresponding apparatus 3 to execute a part of the prize exchange process by operating the prize exchange apparatus 5. Furthermore, when the prize exchange counter approaches a crowded closing time or the like, it may be automatically switched so that each apparatus 3 can execute a part of the prize exchange process. Further, a player who selects a prize or the like on each device corresponding apparatus 3 may be able to reserve the order of the prize exchange at the prize exchange counter on each device corresponding apparatus 3.

  The present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a table 75 stored in the storage unit 30 of the management server 4. In the table 75, prize selection information and exchange target selection information output from each device corresponding apparatus 3 are managed in association with the card ID. In the table 75, the prize exchange status flag is also managed in association with the card ID. The prize exchange status flag indicates whether or not the prize exchange process for each card ID has been completed. When receiving the prize selection information and the exchange target selection information, the control unit 29 of the management server 4 sets the prize exchange status flag for these pieces of information to “not yet”. In the prize exchange device 5, the control unit 35 updates the number of possessed balls, the number of accumulated balls, and the remaining points for the card ID related to the prize exchange process with the completion of the prize exchange process. Instruct update. Upon receiving this update instruction, the control unit 29 sets the prize exchange status flag for the corresponding card ID to “Done”. A list in which only the information corresponding to the card ID whose prize exchange status flag is still “not yet” in the table 75 is extracted or displayed on the screen of the management server 4 or the prize exchange device 5 automatically or manually. It may be done. The attendant who saw this list can predict the future congestion at the prize exchange counter.

  The control unit 29 of the management server 4 predicts the degree of congestion of the prize exchange counter based on the number of prize exchange status flags that remain “not yet” in the table 75 (the number of unprocessed prize exchange processes). This is because if there are a large number of prize exchange status flags that remain “not yet”, there will be many players who have not finished the prize exchange process. When the number of prize exchange status flags that remain “not yet” increases to a predetermined threshold, the control unit 29 predicts that the prize exchange counter will become crowded. In the management server 4 and the prize exchange device 5, it is announced that the prize exchange counter will be crowded from now on and that it is necessary to increase the prize exchange counter.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a table 80 stored in the storage unit 36 of the prize exchange device 5. The table 80, also called an inventory master, stores the inventory of all prizes handled at the amusement facility. Specifically, the prize ID assigned to each prize is the prize name, unit price (the number of 4-yen coins or 1-yen coins required to be exchanged for one prize), and the actual number of stocks at the present time. Is stored in association with. In the table 80, the prize replenishment flag is also managed in association with the prize ID. The prize replenishment availability flag indicates whether or not replenishment is necessary or not for the prize of each prize ID. The prize replenishment propriety flag for abundant prizes that do not require replenishment is “unnecessary”.

  When the prize selection by the player corresponding device 3 is confirmed by the player, as described above, the payment adjustment information relating to the current prize selection is output from the player corresponding device 3. The adjustment auxiliary information includes the prize name and the number of selected prizes for selection, and the information of the prize name and the selected number (hereinafter referred to as selected prize information) is stored not only in the management server 4 but also in the prize exchange device 5. Sent. The control unit 35 of the prize exchange device 5 calculates the temporary inventory quantity by subtracting the selected quantity from the inventory quantity corresponding to the prize name of the selected prize information, and in the table 80, for example, in parentheses next to the inventory quantity. Record the temporary inventory number at. When the selection of the same prize is confirmed in each of the other device-compatible devices 3, the number of temporary stocks of the prize decreases. In this way, not only the actual stock quantity but also the temporary stock quantity is managed for each prize, so that the prize selected by the player at the prize exchange counter is actually out of stock by the prize selection at the corresponding device 3. It is possible to prevent problems such as becoming.

  When the number of provisional stocks for a prize (cigarette in FIG. 11) decreases to a predetermined lower limit, the control unit 35 changes the prize replenishment availability flag corresponding to this prize from “unnecessary” to “necessary” in the table 80. The clerk is urged to receive and replenish the prize by the display on the display operation unit 22 of the prize exchange device 5 or the like. Thereby, the clerk can predict that the prize is out of stock, and can advance the arrival of the prize or the movement of the prize from the amusement facility warehouse to the prize exchange counter. The table 80 may be stored in the storage unit 30 of the management server 4 and is appropriately updated according to the communication between the management server 4 and the prize exchange device 5.

  Further, in order to select a prize in each device corresponding apparatus 3, a display operation unit (not shown) having a screen larger than the display operation unit 7 of each device corresponding device 3 or a screen larger than the display operation unit 7 is provided. A tablet terminal may be provided. The tablet terminal is communicably connected to each device corresponding device 3. Since the display operation unit and the tablet terminal having a large screen can display information related to the prize selection larger than the display operation unit 7, the player can easily select the prize. Further, the player may select a prize with a dedicated application on his / her smartphone, and cause the corresponding device 3 to accept the prize by transmitting the selection result by wireless communication.

  In the embodiment described above, the prize selection information and the exchange target selection information are transmitted to the host device (in this case, the management server 4) in association with the card ID of the player's card 14, but these information are stored in the card 14 itself. May be. In this case, the prize exchange device 5 acquires the prize selection information and the exchange target selection information from the card 14 without making an inquiry to the host device in the prize exchange process.

  A smartphone or a so-called transportation IC card may also serve as the card 14 (that is, a player's recording medium). Furthermore, instead of the card ID of the card 14, information on the player obtained by biometric authentication such as face authentication may be used as the specific information described above. In this case, a known biometric authentication device is provided in each device corresponding device 3 or prize exchange device 5.

  When the prepaid value does not remain on the card 14 and the prize selected by the player with the corresponding device 3 is only a general prize, the player remains in front of the corresponding device 3 You may be able to receive general prizes. In this case, the clerk takes the general prize to the player in front of the corresponding device 3. As a result, the prize exchange process itself is completed only by the device 3 for each unit. When the card 14 is a general card, the card 14 may be collected by being sucked into the corresponding device 3 in exchange for a general prize. If the prepaid value remains in the card 14, an announcement that prompts the settlement is made since the prize cannot be exchanged unless the prepaid value is settled with a settlement machine (not shown) or the like. 7 may be displayed.

  In the game hall, a predetermined number of game tables 2 are gathered and installed to constitute one game island, and there are a plurality of such game islands. A counter (not shown) is installed at the end of each amusement island. Also in this counting device, a part of the prize exchange process may be executed instead of the prize exchange device 5 as in the case of each device corresponding device 3. For example, a player brings game media acquired by playing a game on a game stand into a counting device, and counts the game media in the presence of an attendant. The player may be able to select a prize in the counting device within the range of the counting result of game media (the number of balls in the case of pachinko balls). In this case, the prize selection information described above is associated with the card ID of the member card in the case of a member customer, and is associated with the card ID of a new general card handed over by an attendant in the case of a general customer. The data is transmitted from the apparatus to the management server 4 and managed in the table 40. Note that a terminal (not shown) for issuing a new general card may be provided integrally or separately from the counting device.

  There is no need to set a storage ball or a plurality of exchange rates in the gaming facility, and the prize exchange process in that case includes at least a process of accepting selection of a prize and a process of exchanging the game medium and the prize.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Prize exchange system 2 Game stand 3 Each apparatus corresponding | compatible 5 Prize exchange device 7 Display operation part 14 Card 24 Reading part 25 Control part 27 Communication I / F part 29 Control part 35 Control part

Claims (6)

A prize provided at a prize exchange counter in a gaming facility and including at least a process for receiving a prize selection by a player and a process for exchanging the prize with a game medium associated with specific information for identifying the player. A prize exchange device for executing the exchange process;
A device corresponding to each game machine that is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each game machine in a game facility, and executes a game medium lending process, and executes a part of the prize exchange process instead of the prize exchange device. A prize exchange system that includes a device for each vehicle. The devices for each table are
Prize selection accepting means for accepting prize selection within the range of the number of game media acquired;
Output means for outputting prize selection information, which is information about the selection received by the prize selection receiving means, in association with the specific information of the selected player,
The prize exchange device is
Specific information acquisition means for acquiring the specific information of a player who has visited the prize exchange counter for prize exchange;
When there is the prize selection information associated with the specific information acquired by the specific information acquisition means, the prize exchange device omits the process of accepting the selection of the prize, and the prize is based on the prize selection information. The prize exchange system according to claim 1, further comprising execution means for executing exchange processing. The devices for each table are
First acquisition number acquisition means for acquiring the acquisition number of game media associated with the specific information assigned to the recording medium carried by the player;
As a part of the prize exchange process, including integration means for integrating the acquired numbers in the plurality of recording media acquired by the first acquired number acquisition means,
3. The prize exchange system according to claim 1, wherein the prize exchange device executes the prize exchange process based on an integration result of the acquired numbers integrated by the integration unit. There are game media that can be used during the day and game media that can be used across the day.
The devices for each table are
Second acquisition number acquisition means for acquiring the acquisition number of at least one of the game media and the game media associated with the specific information;
When the second acquisition number acquisition means acquires the acquisition number of both the possessed game medium and the stored game medium, as a part of the prize exchange process, either the retained game medium or the stored game medium is to be exchanged for a prize. Including an exchange target selection accepting means for accepting selection as to whether or not
The prize exchange system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the prize exchange device executes the prize exchange process for the exchange object for which selection is accepted by the exchange object selection accepting unit. For game media, the exchange rate when exchanging for prizes is set,
The devices for each table are
Third acquisition number acquisition means for acquiring the acquisition number of game media associated with the specific information;
When the third acquisition number acquisition means acquires a plurality of acquisition numbers with different exchange rates, an exchange rate selection that accepts selection of the exchange rate of game media to be exchanged with prizes as part of the prize exchange process Receiving means,
The prize exchange system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the prize exchange device executes the prize exchange process for a game medium having an exchange rate accepted by the exchange rate selection accepting unit. Detection means for detecting the degree of congestion of the prize exchange counter;
6. Instruction means for instructing each device corresponding device to execute a part of the prize exchange processing when the degree of congestion detected by the detection means reaches a predetermined level. The prize exchange system according to any one of the above.

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