JP2022018789A - Ticket count device and ticket count system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a ticket count device that can perform counting processing of tickets imparted with a game property element, and to provide a ticket count system.SOLUTION: A ticket count device includes: a ticket reading part 20 for performing ticket reading processing to count the number of connected multiple tickets; an operation part 30 for a player to perform at least a game operation; and a processing part 100 for receiving player's game operation and performing at least one of game sound output processing, game image display processing and game housing control processing, as game processing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a ticket counting device, a ticket counting system, and the like.

Conventionally, a ticket payout device that issues a ticket by a ticket issuer has been known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a ticket payout device that issues a ticket by a ticket issuer when it is determined that the coin inserted by the coin slot is equal to or more than a specified amount. By collecting a predetermined number or more of the tickets issued in this way, the player can exchange them for goods.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 9-253328

For example, when a plurality of linked tickets are paid out by a ticket payout device, a ticket counting device for counting the number of these linked plurality of tickets is required. However, the ticket counting device so far only counts the tickets inserted by the player, and the element of game-likeness is not added.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a ticket counting device, a ticket counting system, and the like that can realize a ticket counting process to which a game-like element is added.

One aspect of the present disclosure is a ticket reading unit that performs a ticket reading process for counting the number of tickets of a plurality of linked tickets, an operation unit that allows a player to at least perform a game operation, and the player. It relates to a ticket counting device including a processing unit that accepts game operations and performs at least one of game sound output processing, game image display processing, and game housing control processing as game processing.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a ticket reading process for counting the number of tickets is performed. Further, when the player performs a game operation by the operation unit, the game operation is accepted, and game processing such as game sound output processing, game image display processing, or game housing control processing is performed. Therefore, in addition to the process of reading and counting the tickets, the game process such as the game sound output process, the game image display process, or the game chassis control process is performed by accepting the game operation of the player. .. This makes it possible to provide a ticket counting device or the like that can realize a ticket counting process to which a game-like element is added.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit controls the game operation or the reading process of the ticket according to the game result, the game operation or the counting process of the number of tickets according to the game result, and the said. At least one of the game operation, the game result, the ticket reading result, or the privilege granting process according to the counting result of the number of tickets may be performed.

By doing so, it becomes possible to realize a ticket reading process that reflects various factors, a ticket number counting process, or a privilege granting process, and various game-like elements are added to the ticket counting device. It will be possible to do.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may control the reading process so that a predetermined number of tickets are read each time the game operation is performed.

By doing so, the ticket is read every time the player performs a game operation, so that it is possible to realize a counting process in which the ticket is read and counted in link with the player's game operation.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may use the new ticket even when the player operates the game during the period in which the ticket reading unit is reading a given number of sheets. It may not be read.

By doing so, for example, when the player operates the game at an operation time interval shorter than the period during which a given number of sheets are read, new reading of the ticket is not performed.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may perform a process of setting the given number of sheets to a given set number of sheets.

By doing so, when a predetermined number of tickets are read each time the game operation is performed, the given number of tickets can be set to an arbitrary number.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, when the operation time interval of the game operation is the second time interval shorter than the first time interval, the operation time interval is compared with the case where the operation time interval is the first time interval. The counting speed of the number of tickets may be increased.

By doing so, when the player operates the game at short operation time intervals, the number of tickets is counted at a high counting speed.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may execute the privilege granting process when the number of tickets reaches a given number of tickets.

In this way, the ticket counting device can give the player an effective motivation to count the number of tickets.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may execute the privilege granting process when the specific ticket is read.

In this way, the player will be motivated to acquire the privilege by the specific ticket and will use the ticket counting device.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may execute the privilege granting process when the game result becomes a given game result.

In this way, the player will be willing to play the game on the ticket counting device in order to obtain the benefits, and will give the player an effective motivation to play the game. can.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may perform a lottery process as a process of granting the privilege.

By doing so, the player will be motivated to be able to perform the lottery play by the lottery process, and will use the ticket counting device.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the operation unit may include a first operation unit for the player to perform the game operation and a second operation unit for the player to perform an operation other than the game operation. ..

By doing so, the player can operate the game using the first operation unit and can perform operations other than the game operation using the second operation unit, which can improve the convenience of the player.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may perform automatic ticket counting processing when the second operation unit is operated.

By doing so, the player can execute the automatic ticket counting process by operating the second operation unit, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may change the game sound according to the number of tickets of the read ticket.

By doing so, the game sound changes according to the number of tickets to be counted, so that effective game production processing can be realized.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit performs alert processing to the player when a given period has elapsed without performing the game operation for instructing the reading of the ticket. You may.

By performing such an alerting process, it is possible to urge the player to perform the game operation when the player does not perform the game operation.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may perform output processing of additional information in addition to the information on the number of tickets.

In this way, by performing a process of outputting additional information in addition to the information on the number of tickets, it is possible to provide various services and the like using this additional information to the player.

Further, one aspect of the present disclosure includes a ticket reading unit that performs a ticket reading process for counting the number of tickets of a plurality of linked tickets, an operation unit that at least allows the player to perform a game operation, and the game operation. Alternatively, the control of the reading process of the ticket according to the game result, the counting process of the number of tickets according to the game operation or the game result, and the game operation, the game result, the reading result of the ticket or the number of tickets. It relates to a ticket counting system including a processing unit that performs at least one of awarding processing according to a counting result of.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a ticket reading process for counting the number of tickets is performed. In addition, control of ticket reading processing, counting processing of the number of tickets, or privilege granting processing is performed according to the game operation or the game result. Therefore, compared to a system that simply reads and counts tickets, it becomes possible to realize ticket reading processing that reflects various factors, ticket number counting processing, or privilege granting processing, and a game-like element is added. It becomes possible to provide a ticket counting system that can realize the counting process of the tickets that have been made.

A configuration example of the ticket counting device of this embodiment. A configuration example of the ticket counting device of this embodiment. Explanatory diagram of multiple tickets linked. 4 (A) and 4 (B) are explanatory views of game image display processing and game housing control processing. The block diagram which shows the configuration example of the ticket count system of this embodiment. The flowchart explaining the processing example of this embodiment. The flowchart explaining the processing example of this embodiment. The flowchart explaining the detailed processing example of this embodiment. 9 (A), 9 (B), and 9 (C) are explanatory views regarding the set number of tickets to be read and the reading time. 10 (A) and 10 (B) are explanatory views of a privilege granting process according to the number of tickets. 11 (A) and 11 (B) are explanatory views of a process of granting a privilege when a specific ticket is read or according to a game result. The flowchart explaining the specific processing example of this embodiment. A flowchart illustrating automatic counting processing. A flowchart illustrating a process of changing the game sound according to the number of tickets. 15 (A) and 15 (B) are explanatory views of a method of outputting additional information in addition to the number of tickets. An explanatory diagram of a system in which multiple ticket counting devices are connected via a network.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the description of the scope of claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential configuration requirements.

1. 1. Ticket Counting Device, Ticket Counting System FIGS. 1 and 2 show configuration examples of the ticket counting device of the present embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view of the ticket counting device as viewed from the front side, and FIG. 2 is a side view of the ticket counting device as viewed from the left side. The ticket counting device is also called, for example, a ticket eater. The ticket counting device of the present embodiment is not limited to the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and various modifications such as omitting a part of the constituent elements (each part) or adding other constituent elements are possible. Is.

The ticket counting device of FIGS. 1 and 2 includes a ticket reading unit 20, an operation unit 30, and a processing unit 100. Further, the ticket counting device can include a payout button 40, a receipt outlet 42, a card writing unit 44, a display 50, speakers 52, 54, decorative parts 56, and the like.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the ticket 60 used in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, in the ticket 60, a plurality of ticket pieces are connected, for example, in the long side direction. Further, by providing, for example, a perforation or a hole at the boundary between the ticket pieces, it is easy to cut and separate. In the present embodiment, the plurality of ticket pieces connected in this way are appropriately simply referred to as a ticket 60. The ticket reading unit 20 performs a ticket reading process for counting the number of tickets of a plurality of linked tickets.

The ticket reading unit 20 has an insertion slot 22 for the ticket 60. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the player (user) inserts the ticket 60 into the insertion slot 22 (ticket insertion unit) and causes the ticket counting device to execute the counting process of the number of tickets. The ticket reading unit 20 can further include a sensor for detecting a ticket (not shown), a drive mechanism including a motor, a roller, and the like, a cutter mechanism (shredder mechanism) for cutting the ticket 60, and the like. The cut tickets are housed in a dust box inside the game housing 10. The ticket reading unit 20 may also be able to perform the counting process of the number of tickets.

The operation unit 30 is for the player to at least operate the game. This operation unit 30 corresponds to the operation unit 160 of FIG. 5 described later. The operation unit 30 of FIGS. 1 and 2 is a drum-shaped game controller, and has a drum body 32, a pad 34 which is a striking surface of the drum body 32, and a ring-shaped rim 36. As shown in FIG. 2, the player performs a game operation of hitting the pad portion 34 by using the rod-shaped members 37 and 38 that imitate the drumsticks of a drum. Further, the game operation may be performed by hitting the ring-shaped rim portion 36.

The card writing unit 44 performs a writing process on a card (card medium) possessed by the player. The card writing unit 44 has an insertion slot 46, and the player inserts his / her own card into the insertion slot 46. As a result, a writing process is performed in which information such as the number of tickets is printed on the card. Alternatively, information such as the number of tickets may be electronically written on the card. Further, the card writing unit 44 may be able to read the information written on the card.

Note that FIGS. 1 and 2 show an example in which information such as the number of tickets counted by the ticket counting device is printed on a receipt or written on a card for output, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. .. For example, a code such as a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code may be used. For example, the code is printed on the receipt sent from the receipt exit 42, or the code is displayed on the display 50 of the ticket counting device. In these cases, information such as the number of tickets will be entered in the code. Alternatively, the cord may be installed in the game housing 10. In this case, the code does not contain information such as the number of tickets. Then, the code is read by a mobile terminal device such as a smartphone possessed by the player. An application for reading the code is installed in the mobile terminal device, and information such as the number of tickets is displayed using this application. Alternatively, it is possible to use this application to give a privilege to a player, which will be described later. Further, the system may be such that information such as the number of tickets can be uploaded to the server via, for example, a portable terminal device or an information processing device installed in a store. Further, when a membership card by the application of the mobile terminal device is used instead of the physical card, the ticket counting device may be provided with a code reading device for reading the membership card.

The processing unit 100 accepts the game operation of the player, and performs at least one of the game sound output processing, the game image display processing, and the control processing of the game housing 10 as the game processing. In the examples of FIGS. 1 and 2, the processing unit 100 performs game sound output processing as game processing. The processing unit 100 is provided inside, for example, the game housing 10 of the ticket counting device. Specifically, in FIGS. 1 and 2, the processing unit 100 is realized by a circuit board such as a main PCB (Printed Circuit Board) on which a processor such as a CPU and a memory are mounted. For example, the processing unit 100 is a processing device (control device) realized by a processor or the like.

The button 40 is a payout button. For example, when the player presses the button 40, a receipt printed (printed) with the number of tickets counted by the ticket counting device is sent from the receipt exit 42. Further, as will be described later, the button 40 also functions as a button for instructing the automatic counting process. This button 40 also corresponds to the operation unit 160 of FIG. 5 described later. For example, the operation unit 160 can include a first operation unit for the player to perform a game operation and a second operation unit for the player to perform an operation other than the game operation, and is an operation unit which is a drum-shaped game controller. Reference numeral 30 is a first operation unit, and button 40 is a second operation unit.

The number of tickets counted by the ticket counting device is displayed on the display 50. The display 50 can be realized by, for example, a 7-segment display or the like. The display 50 may be realized by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like realized by a TFT or the like. Further, as described above, the display 50 can display a code such as a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code. The speakers 52 and 54 output sounds such as game sounds, and correspond to the sound output unit 192 of FIG. 5 described later. Further, in FIGS. 1 and 2, as decorative parts 56, for example, parts imitating the shape of a lantern are provided. The display 50, the speakers 52, 54, and the decorative component 56 are supported by a support portion 12 provided on the game housing 10.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, the player inserts one end of the ticket 60 into the insertion slot 22. Then, one end of the ticket 60 is held by a holding mechanism (not shown) of the ticket reading unit 20. For example, the insertion slot 22 is provided with a roller (not shown) and a sensor such as a photo sensor. The sensor detects that the ticket 60 has been inserted, and the roller rotates a little to hold the ticket 60. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the player performs a game operation by hitting the pad portion 34 of the operation portion 30 which is a drum-shaped game controller by using the rod-shaped members 37 and 38. Each time such a game operation is performed, a predetermined number of tickets 60 are read. For example, each time a game operation is performed, the ticket 60 is read one by one and inserted (sucked in) toward the back of the insertion slot 22. For example, the processing unit 100 controls the reading process of the ticket reading unit 20 so that a predetermined number of tickets 60 are read each time the game operation is performed. Further, the processing unit 100 performs a process of outputting a game sound corresponding to each operation of the game. For example, when a game operation is performed in which the pad unit 34 of the operation unit 30 is hit, a drum tapping sound such as "dawn" is output as a game sound. For example, when the processing unit 100 receives the game operation of the player, the processing unit 100 outputs the game sound, and makes a tapping sound such as "dawn, dawn" indicating that the drum is hit from the speakers 52, 54, for example. Performs processing to output as sound.

As described above, in the ticket counting device of the present embodiment, the processing unit 100 receives the game operation of the player and performs the game processing, but this game processing is limited to the output processing of the game sound as described above. Not done. For example, the processing unit 100 may perform game image display processing and game housing 10 control processing as game processing.

For example, in FIG. 4A, the display unit 190 of FIG. 5 is provided in the ticket counting device of FIGS. 1 and 2. Then, as a game process, a process of displaying a game image on a display unit 190 realized by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like is performed. The game image (game screen) of FIG. 4A is an image for playing a music game (rhythm game) in which a drum is played, and a determination line 72 is fixedly displayed in the musical score display area 70. Then, a plurality of musical note marks 74, 75, 76, 77 generated from the right end of the musical score display area 70 move at a predetermined speed toward the determination line 72. The timing at which these note marks 74, 75, 76, 77 pass the determination line 72 is the reference timing, and the player can use the reference timing at which the note marks 74, 75, 76, 77 pass the determination line 72. , Perform game operations. Specifically, at the reference timing when the musical note marks 74 and 75 corresponding to the “don” pass through the determination line 72, the rod-shaped members 37 and 38 perform a game operation of hitting the pad portion 34 of the operation portion 30. Further, at the reference timing when the note marks 76 and 77 corresponding to the “cutlet” pass through the determination line 72, the rod-shaped members 37 and 38 perform a game operation of hitting the rim portion 36 of the operation portion 30. The smaller the difference between the reference timing and the timing of the game operation, the higher the evaluation is given to the player's game operation, and the higher the score is given to the player.

In FIG. 4B, a process of controlling the game housing 10 is performed as a game process. In FIG. 4B, the game housing 10 is provided with gates 81, 82, 83 and target objects 84, 85, 86 imitating a crocodile. Then, the target objects 84, 85, 86 appear from the holes of these gates 81, 82, 83. The processing unit 100 causes the target objects 84, 85, 86 to appear from the gates 81, 82, 83, or causes the target objects 84, 85, 86 to appear at the gates 81, 82, 83 as control processing of the game housing 10. Controls to return to the hole. Then, the player uses the hammer 87 to perform a game operation of hitting, for example, the target object 85 coming out of the gate 82 to attack. Then, when the game operation of such an attack on the target object 85 is detected, the processing unit 100 returns the attacked target object 85 to the gate 82 side as a control process of the game housing 10. To control. The target object 85 functioning as the operation unit 160 of FIG. 5 has a sensor for detecting that the hammer 87 has hit the target object 85, and the sensor detects the game operation of the player who hits the hammer 87. It will be. Further, the game housing 10 is provided with a drive mechanism for causing the target object 85 to appear from the gate 82 and to return the target object 85 to the gate 82. The processing unit 100 controls the drive mechanism and the like based on the detection information from the sensor of the target object 85 corresponding to the operation unit 160, so that the control processing of the game housing 10 is realized. Alternatively, the decorative component 56 of FIGS. 1 and 2 may be provided with a light emitting element such as an LED as an electronic component, and the processing unit 100 may control the electronic component as a control process of the game housing 10. For example, each time the player performs a game operation of hitting the pad unit 34 with the rod-shaped members 37 and 38, the processing unit 100 controls the light emitting element, which is an electronic component, to emit light.

As described above, according to the ticket counting device of the present embodiment, the player inserts the ticket 60 into the insertion slot 22, and the number of tickets is counted. Then, when the player presses the payout button 40, a receipt printed with the counted number of tickets is sent out from the receipt exit 42. By taking this receipt to, for example, a prize exchange in a store or facility, the player can exchange it for a prize, and it becomes possible to realize a redemption in which a prize can be obtained according to the number of tickets. As described above, the number of tickets may be written on a card possessed by the player or uploaded to a server so that the number of tickets can be exchanged for a prize or the like.

By the way, it turned out that the time for which the counting process is performed by such a ticket counting device is the time for simply counting the number of tickets, so that there is a problem that the time is not enough for the player to enjoy or enjoy. did. That is, the time for counting the number of tickets is boring for the player, and there is a problem that there is no highlight. Especially when the number of tickets for each player to be counted is large, the player needs to wait until the counting of the number of tickets for other players is completed. Such a long waiting time is tedious for the player and results in forcing the player to wait without doing anything.

Therefore, in the ticket counting device of the present embodiment, in addition to the counting processing of the number of tickets, the game processing for accepting the game operation of the player can be performed. Specifically, as the game processing, the game sound output processing described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the game image display processing described with reference to FIG. 4 (A), or the game housing described with reference to FIG. 4 (B). 10 control processes are performed. For example, in FIGS. 1 and 2, the ticket 60 is read one after another by performing a game operation in which the player hits the pad unit 34 of the operation unit 30. Therefore, it is possible to realize the fun of the game that the ticket 60 is sucked into the insertion slot 22 in link with the tapping motion and the feeling of being synchronized with one's own action is comfortable for the player. In FIG. 4A, tickets 60 are inserted one after another by performing a game operation in which the player hits the pad portion 34 of the operation portion 30 at the timing when the note marks 74, 75, 76, 77 pass the determination line 72. Since it is sucked into the mouth 22 and read, the reading operation of the ticket 60 linked to the game operation can be realized as in the case of FIG. For example, in FIG. 4A, the reading operation of the ticket 60 is performed only when the difference between the reference timing at which the note marks 74, 75, 76, 77 pass the determination line 72 and the timing of the game operation is within a predetermined range. It may be done. By doing so, the superiority or inferiority of the game operation of the player and the reading operation of the ticket 60 can be linked, and the fun of the game added to the ticket counting device can be further improved. Further, in FIG. 4B, for example, when the player performs a game operation of hitting the target objects 84, 85, 86 with the hammer 87, the tickets 60 are sucked into the insertion slot 22 one after another and read. , It is possible to realize the reading operation of the ticket 60 linked with the game operation. In this case, the ticket 60 reading operation may be performed only when the game operation of hitting the target objects 84, 85, 86 at an accurate timing is successful. By doing so, the superiority or inferiority of the game operation of the player and the reading operation of the ticket 60 can be linked, and the fun of the game added to the ticket counting device can be further improved. As described above, according to the present embodiment, a play element of the game can be added to the ticket counting function in the ticket counting device, and counting the tickets itself becomes a play, so that the act of collecting tickets is attractive. It will be possible to grant. Therefore, it becomes possible to provide a ticket counting device or the like that can realize a ticket counting process to which a game-like element is added. Further, by adding such an element of game characteristics, many players will use the ticket counting device, and the effect of attracting customers can be realized.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a ticket counting system that realizes the ticket counting device of the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is also a configuration example of the ticket counting device. The configuration of the ticket counting system (ticket counting device) is not limited to FIG. 5, and various modifications such as omitting a part of the component (each part) or adding another component can be performed. be.

The ticket counting system includes a game housing 10, a ticket reading unit 20, a processing unit 100, an operation unit 160, a storage unit 170, a display unit 190, a sound output unit 192, an I / F unit 194, and a communication unit 196.

The game housing 10 is a housing having an object or mechanism for playing a game of a player. The game housing 10 includes, for example, a play target for a player's game operation, a drive mechanism for moving the play target, a movement mechanism for moving the play target along a movement path, and the like. Alternatively, an electronic component controlled by an electric signal or the like is provided. Taking FIG. 4B as an example, the player's play target is the target target 84, 85, 86, and the drive mechanism is a motor, belt, or gear for moving the target target 84, 85, 86. Etc., and the movement paths of the movement mechanism are gates 81, 82, and 83. Further, when the decorative component 56 of FIGS. 1 and 2 is provided with a light emitting element, the light emitting element becomes an electronic component controlled by an electric signal.

The ticket reading unit 20 performs a ticket reading process, and may include a sensor for detecting and reading a ticket, a drive mechanism, a cutter mechanism, and the like. Further, the counting process of the read ticket may be performed by the processing unit 100 or may be performed by the ticket reading unit 20 itself.

The operation unit 160 is for the player (user) to input various information such as operation information, and its functions are a game controller, a player's grip, an operation button, a direction instruction key, an analog stick, and a lever. , Various sensors (angle speed sensor, acceleration sensor, etc.), microphone, touch panel type display, etc. When a touch panel type display is used, a touch panel serving as an operation unit 160 and a display unit 190 serving as a display are integrally provided.

The processing unit 100 (processor) receives operation information from the operation unit 160, various programs and data stored in the storage unit 170 (database), reception processing, reading control processing, count control processing, and privilege processing. , Case control processing, display processing, sound processing, and the like.

Each process (each function) of the present embodiment performed by each unit of the processing unit 100 can be realized by a processor (processor including hardware). For example, each process of the present embodiment can be realized by a processor that operates based on information such as a program and a memory that stores information such as a program. In the processor, for example, the functions of each part may be realized by individual hardware, or the functions of each part may be realized by integrated hardware. For example, the processor includes hardware, which hardware can include at least one of a circuit that processes a digital signal and a circuit that processes an analog signal. For example, the processor may be composed of one or more circuit devices (eg, IC, etc.) mounted on a circuit board, or one or more circuit elements (eg, resistors, capacitors, etc.). The processor may be, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). However, the processor is not limited to the CPU, and various processors such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used. Further, the processor may be a hardware circuit by ASIC. Further, the processor may include an amplifier circuit, a filter circuit, and the like for processing an analog signal. The memory (storage unit 170) may be a semiconductor memory such as SRAM or DRAM, or may be a register. Alternatively, it may be a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk device (HDD), or an optical storage device such as an optical disk device. For example, the memory stores instructions that can be read by a computer, and when the instructions are executed by the processor, the processing (function) of each part of the processing unit 100 is realized. The instruction here may be an instruction set constituting the program, or may be an instruction instructing the hardware circuit of the processor to operate.

The processing unit 100 includes a receiving unit 102, a reading control unit 104, a counting processing unit 106, a privilege processing unit 108, a housing control unit 112, a display processing unit 120, and a sound processing unit 130.

The receiving unit 102 performs a process of accepting an operation such as a player's game operation. For example, when the operation unit 160 is used to perform a game operation or an operation other than the game operation, the reception unit 102 accepts the operation such as the game operation. For example, the receiving unit 102 monitors the operation of the player using the operation unit 160, and when the player performs an operation using the operation unit 160, the reception unit 102 acquires the operation information.

The reading control unit 104 controls the reading process of the ticket reading unit 20. For example, the reading control unit 104 instructs the ticket reading unit 20 to read the ticket, receives the completion of reading the ticket from the ticket reading unit 20, or instructs the ticket reading unit 20 to finish reading the ticket. It controls the reading process such as. For example, the read control unit 104 controls the ticket reading process according to the game operation or the game result. For example, the ticket reading unit 20 is controlled so that the ticket reading process is performed according to the game operation, the game result, or the like.

The count processing unit 106 counts the number of tickets. For example, a process of counting the number of tickets is performed based on the result of reading the ticket by the ticket reading unit 20. For example, when a predetermined number of tickets are read by the ticket reading unit 20 each time a game operation is performed, the counting processing unit 106 counts the number of tickets by a predetermined number each time a game operation is performed. Performs count processing to increment. For example, if a given number of tickets is one, a counting process is performed in which the number of tickets is incremented by one. The number of increments in this case is 1. If the given number of tickets is 10, the counting process for incrementing the number of tickets by 10 is performed. The number of increments in this case is 10. For example, the count processing unit 106 counts the number of tickets according to the game operation, the game result, or the like. For example, the increment number of the number of tickets in the counting process is changed or the number of tickets as a result of the counting process is changed according to the game operation of the player or the game result. The game result is the result of the game by the game processing. The game process calculates, for example, a process of starting a game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process of advancing the started game, a process of ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied, or a game result. Processing etc.

The privilege processing unit 108 performs privilege processing such as privilege grant processing. Benefits are intended to give players more advantage or preferential treatment. For example, the privilege processing unit 108 performs a lottery process as a process of granting a privilege to a player. For example, the player is given a privilege to make the lottery play playable. Alternatively, the privilege processing unit 108 may grant a privilege so that the player can acquire a specific prize as a privilege granting process. Specific prizes are, for example, expensive prizes and rare prizes. For example, the privilege processing unit 108 may perform processing such as printing information that enables a specific prize to be obtained on a receipt, writing it on a card, including it in a code, or uploading it to a server as player information. can. Further, the privilege processing unit 108 performs a privilege granting process according to a game operation, a game result, a ticket reading result, or a ticket count result. For example, depending on the game operation, the game result, the ticket reading result, or the number of tickets, it is determined whether or not the privilege granting condition is satisfied, or the type and content of the privilege granted to the player are changed. conduct.

The housing control unit 112 performs control processing for the game housing 10. For example, the housing control unit 112 performs control processing for a play object, a drive mechanism, a moving mechanism, or an electronic component provided in the game housing 10. For example, it moves an object to be played, controls a motor of a drive mechanism, controls a movement path of a movement mechanism, or controls an electric signal of an electronic component. For example, the housing control unit 112 controls the game housing 10 according to a game operation, a game result, or the like.

The display processing unit 120 performs processing for displaying an image on the display unit 190. For example, drawing processing is performed based on the results of various processing performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and displaying it on the display unit 190. In a two-dimensional image game, a two-dimensional object drawing process is performed to generate a game image. In a 3D image game, geometry processing such as coordinate conversion (world coordinate conversion, camera coordinate conversion), clipping processing, fluoroscopic conversion, or light source processing is performed, and drawing data (primitive surface) is performed based on the processing results. (Position coordinates of vertices, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector or α value, etc.) are created. Then, based on this drawing data (primitive surface data), the image information of the object (one or a plurality of primitive surfaces) after the fluoroscopic transformation (after geometry processing) is stored in pixel units such as a drawing buffer (frame buffer, work buffer, etc.). Draw in a buffer that can be created. As a result, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera in the virtual space is generated.

The sound processing unit 130 performs processing for outputting sound from the sound output unit 192. For example, sound generation data for generating the sound (game sound, voice, sound effect, music, performance sound, etc.) is generated.

The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a semiconductor memory, an HDD, an SSD, an optical disk device, or the like. The storage unit 170 stores various types of information necessary for processing the ticket counting system. For example, the storage unit 170 stores ticket reading information, ticket count processing information such as the number of tickets, privilege information given to the player, information on various parameters for controlling the game housing 10, and the like. ..

The information storage medium 180 (a medium readable by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disk, an HDD, a semiconductor memory, or the like. The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. The information storage medium 180 is provided with a program (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each part) for functioning a computer (a device including an operation unit, a processing unit, a storage unit, and an output unit) as each part of the present embodiment. I can remember.

The display unit 190 outputs an image generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The I / F (interface) unit 194 performs interface processing with the portable information storage medium 195, and the function can be realized by an ASIC or the like for I / F processing. The portable information storage medium 195 is for the player to store various information, and is a storage device that retains the storage of such information even when the power is not supplied. The portable information storage medium 195 can be realized by an IC card (memory card), a USB memory, a magnetic card, or the like. The player's card on which the number of tickets and the like is recorded can be realized by, for example, a portable information storage medium 195.

The communication unit 196 (communication interface) communicates with an external device, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, or communication firmware.

The program (data) for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment is transferred from the information storage medium of the server system (host device) to the information storage medium 180 (or the storage unit 170) via the network and the communication unit 196. It may be delivered. The use of information storage media by such a server system can also be included within the scope of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5, the ticket counting system (ticket counting device) of the present embodiment includes a ticket reading unit 20, an operation unit 160, and a processing unit 100.

The ticket reading unit 20 performs a ticket reading process. For example, the ticket reading unit 20 performs a ticket reading process for counting the number of tickets of a plurality of linked tickets. The plurality of linked tickets are, for example, a plurality of tickets connected to each other, for example, a strip-shaped ticket connected in the long side direction. When such a ticket is inserted into the insertion slot 22, the ticket reading unit 20 holds the ticket. Then, the ticket reading unit 20 performs a ticket reading process of fetching each ticket toward the insertion slot 22 by the drive mechanism while detecting each ticket by the built-in sensor. Specifically, the ticket reading unit 20 detects holes provided at each boundary between tickets in FIG. 3 by a sensor, and performs a reading process for moving a series of tickets from the boundary between tickets to the next boundary. Then, a process of cutting the ticket is performed using the cutting mechanism.

The operation unit 160 is for the player to at least operate the game. The player can operate the game by using the operation unit 160, but may be able to perform operations other than the game operation. A game operation is an operation that a player inputs to play a game. For example, a game operation is an operation for advancing a game, an operation for responding to an event of a game, or an operation reflected in a game result such as a game result. For example, the game progresses when the player sequentially inputs a given game operation. An event is an event that occurs as the game progresses. For example, the event is an event in which display objects such as musical note marks 74, 75, 76, 77 appear in a game image as shown in FIG. 4 (A), and target objects 84, 85 of the game housing 10 in FIG. 4 (B). , 86 and other play objects appear or move. Further, according to the game operation input by the player, the game result such as the game result is calculated, and the calculated game result is presented to the player.

When the player performs a game operation using the operation unit 160, the processing unit 100 receives the information of the game operation. For example, the receiving unit 102 of the processing unit 100 accepts. Then, the processing unit 100 accepts the game operation of the player, and performs at least one of the game sound output processing, the game image display processing, and the game housing control processing as the game processing. For example, the sound processing unit 130 performs the game sound output processing, the display processing unit 120 performs the game image display processing, and the housing control unit 112 performs the control processing of the game housing 10. For example, the processing unit 100 performs game sound output processing, game image display processing, or game housing 10 control processing according to the received game operation. For example, when the first game operation is performed, the processing unit 100 performs a process of outputting the first game sound, a process of displaying the first game image, or the first game housing 10. Perform control processing. Further, when the second game operation is performed, the processing unit 100 performs a process of outputting the second game sound, a process of displaying the second game image, or a second game housing 10. Perform control processing. Further, the processing unit 100 may perform game sound output processing, game image display processing, or game housing 10 control processing according to the game result of the game operation.

Further, the processing unit 100 controls the game operation or the ticket reading process according to the game result, the game operation or the ticket number counting process according to the game result, and the game operation, the game result, the ticket reading result or the ticket number. Perform at least one of the privilege granting processes according to the count result. For example, the reading control unit 104 controls the ticket reading process, the count processing unit 106 performs the ticket number counting process, and the privilege processing unit 108 performs the privilege granting process.

For example, when the first game operation is performed or the game result is the first game result, the processing unit 100 performs the first reading control as the control of the ticket reading processing. Further, when the second game operation is performed or when the game result is the second game result, the second reading control is performed as the control of the ticket reading process. For example, the number of operations, the operation speed, the type of operation, and the like are different between the first game operation and the second game operation. Further, the second game result is, for example, a game result in which the game result or the like is higher or better than the first game result, or conversely, the game result or the like is lower or inferior. Further, for example, the number of tickets read, the reading speed, the reading time interval, and the like are different between the first reading control and the second reading control.

Further, the processing unit 100 performs a counting process for increasing the number of tickets by the first increment number when the first game operation is performed or when the game result is the first game result. For example, if the first increment number is 1, the counting process that increases the number of tickets by 1 is performed, and if the first increment number is 2, the counting process that increases the number of tickets by 2 is performed. Alternatively, the processing unit 100 performs a process of changing the number of tickets, which is the result of the count process, to the number of first tickets when the game result is the first game result. For example, change processing is performed to increase or decrease the number of tickets. For example, when the number of tickets finally counted is 100, a process of increasing the number to 120 or decreasing the number of tickets to 80 is performed. Further, when the second game operation is performed, or when the game result is the second game result, a count process for increasing the number of tickets by the second increment number is performed, or the number of tickets which is the result of the count process is performed. Is changed to the number of second tickets.

Further, the processing unit 100 determines when the first game operation is performed, when the game result is the first game result, when the ticket reading result is the first reading result, or when the number of tickets is counted. If it is the first count result, the first privilege granting process is performed. Further, when the second game operation is performed, the game result is the second game result, the ticket reading result is the second reading result, or the counting result of the number of tickets is the second counting result. If there is, the second privilege granting process is performed. For example, the number of tickets read or the type of tickets read is different between the first reading result and the second reading result. Further, for example, the increment number of the number of tickets is different between the first count result and the second count result, or the number of tickets calculated by the count process is different. Further, in the first privilege granting process and the second privilege granting process, the type, content or number of privilege granted to the player is different, or the mode of granting the privilege is different. For example, the privilege given in the first privilege granting process may be a privilege giving preferential treatment to the player or giving an advantage to the privilege given in the second privilege granting process, or conversely, treating the player coldly. It is a privilege to make it disadvantageous.

Further, the processing unit 100 controls the reading process of the ticket reading unit 20 so that a predetermined number of tickets are read each time the game operation is performed. That is, the ticket reading process is controlled according to the game operation. For example, the processing unit 100 instructs the ticket reading unit 20 to read a predetermined number of tickets when the player performs the first game operation. Next, when the player performs the second game operation, the ticket reading unit 20 is instructed to read a predetermined number of tickets. In this way, each time the player operates the game, the ticket reading unit 20 reads the tickets by a predetermined number of sheets. Taking FIGS. 1 and 2 as an example, each time a player performs a game operation of hitting a pad unit 34 of an operation unit 30, a predetermined number of tickets (for example, one ticket at a time) are read.

Further, the processing unit 100 prevents the ticket reading unit 20 from reading a new ticket even when the player operates the game during the period when the ticket reading unit 20 is reading a predetermined number of sheets. To control. For example, the processing unit 100 instructs the ticket reading unit 20 to read a predetermined number of tickets each time the player performs a game operation. Then, during the period in which the ticket reading unit 20 is reading a predetermined number of sheets according to this instruction, even if the player operates the game using the operation unit 160, a new reading of the ticket is performed. Try not to. Then, when the player operates the game using the operation unit 160 after the reading of a predetermined number of sheets is completed, the ticket reading unit 20 is instructed to read a predetermined number of tickets.

Further, the processing unit 100 performs a process of setting a predetermined number of sheets to a predetermined set number of sheets. For example, each time the player performs a game operation, a predetermined number of tickets are read, and the set number of the given number of tickets is variable. For example, a system operator or a player can set a desired number of sheets by setting options on an option screen or the like. For example, if the set number of sheets is 1, the ticket will be read one by one each time the player operates the game, and if the set number of sheets is 10, the ticket will be read each time the player operates the game. You will be able to read 10 sheets at a time.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the operation time interval of the game operation is the second time interval shorter than the first time interval, the counting speed of the number of tickets is compared with the case where the operation time interval is the first time interval. Becomes faster. For example, in the present embodiment, a given number of tickets are read each time a game operation is performed, but when the operation time interval of the game operation is shortened, a given number of tickets are read every short time interval. As a result, the counting speed of the number of tickets becomes faster. For example, when one ticket is read each time a game operation is performed and the game operation is performed at an operation time interval of one second, the counting speed of the number of tickets is one per second. On the other hand, when the game operation is performed at an operation time interval of 0.5 seconds, the counting speed of the number of tickets becomes two per second, and the counting speed of the number of tickets becomes faster. Even if the game operation is performed at an operation time interval shorter than the ticket reading time by the ticket reading unit 20, the counting speed of the number of tickets will not be faster than that.

Further, the processing unit 100 executes a privilege granting process when the number of tickets reaches a given number of tickets. That is, the processing unit 100 performs a privilege granting process according to the counting result of the number of tickets. For example, while the player operates the game, the ticket counting system is made to count the number of tickets, and when the number of tickets reaches a given number of tickets, a privilege is given to the player. For example, a privilege is given in return for counting a large number of tickets. In this case, the number of tickets, which is a condition for granting the privilege, may be set variably. For example, the system operator or the player can set the number of tickets, which is a condition for granting benefits, to a desired number by setting options on an option screen or the like. Alternatively, the number of tickets, which is a condition for granting benefits, may be changed according to the game result of the player or the game operation.

Further, the processing unit 100 executes a privilege granting process when a specific ticket is read. That is, the processing unit 100 performs a privilege granting process according to the ticket reading result. Whether or not the ticket is a specific ticket can be determined, for example, by the ticket reading unit 20 detecting the shape of the ticket, the marker pattern set on the ticket, or the like. For example, in a specific ticket, the shape of the hole portion set at the boundary between the tickets is set to a shape other than, for example, a circular shape. Alternatively, on a specific ticket, a marker pattern that can be detected by the sensor of the ticket reading unit 20 is printed or the like. In this case, for example, the type, content, number, or the like of the privilege given to the player may be changed according to the type of the specific ticket detected.

Further, the processing unit 100 executes a privilege granting process when the game result becomes a given game result. That is, the processing unit 100 performs a privilege granting process according to the game result. For example, by operating the game of the player using the operation unit 160, the game progresses, for example, the level of the player's game rises, or the status of the player in the game changes. Alternatively, the score of the player in the game increases, or the character nurtured by the player grows. Alternatively, a specific event occurs in the game, or a mission to be cleared by the player occurs. Then, when the player's level in the game reaches a given level, the status becomes a given status, or the player's score reaches a given score, it is determined that the game result is a given game result. Then, the process of granting the privilege to the player is performed. Alternatively, if the character's growth level or situation reaches a given level or situation, or if a given event or mission occurs and the player clears it, the game result is determined to be the given game result. , The process of granting the privilege to the player is performed.

Further, the processing unit 100 performs a lottery process as a privilege grant process. The lottery process is a process using, for example, a random number, and decides whether or not to give a privilege to the player based on the random number, etc., or determines the type and content of the privilege to be given to the player based on the random number, etc. do. The lottery process can be realized by using, for example, a virtual lottery machine. For example, a virtual lottery machine starts a lottery process according to a lottery instruction of a player, and determines, for example, a privilege to be given to a player from a plurality of benefits that are candidates for grant by using random numbers or the like.

Further, the operation unit 160 includes a first operation unit for the player to perform a game operation and a second operation unit for the player to perform an operation other than the game operation. Taking FIGS. 1 and 2 as an example, the operation unit 30 is the first operation unit, and the button 40 is the second operation unit. For example, the player can operate the game by using the operation unit 30 which is a drum-shaped game controller. Further, by operating the payout button 40, it is possible to perform a ticket payout operation, which is an operation other than the game operation. Taking FIG. 4B as an example, the target objects 84, 85, and 86 having a sensor for detecting the impact of the hitting operation of the hammer 87 are the first operation units. The game operation performed using the first operation unit is not a series of operations from the start of the game to the end of the game, but for example, a drum is hit once, a target object is hit once, or a target object such as a button is hit. It can be said to be, for example, one operation such as pressing once or turning the handle once.

Further, the processing unit 100 automatically counts tickets when the second operation unit is operated. For example, the payout button 40 of FIGS. 1 and 2 is also used as a button for automatic ticket counting. Then, as will be described later, when the player presses the button 40, which is the second operation unit, in a predetermined situation, the automatic ticket counting process is executed. For example, in FIGS. 1 and 2, the ticket reading process is performed and the number of tickets is counted each time the player performs a game operation, but even if the player does not perform such a game operation, the button 40 is pressed. Then, the automatic ticket counting process is performed, and the number of tickets inserted by the player into the insertion slot 22 is automatically counted.

Further, the processing unit 100 changes the game sound according to the number of tickets read. For example, when a ticket is read and the number of tickets increases, the output game sound changes accordingly. For example, the game sound changes stepwise as the number of tickets increases. Taking FIGS. 1 and 2 as an example, the game sound such as the tapping sound of a drum, which is output according to the game operation, changes. Alternatively, the BGM sound of the game may be changed. For example, the first game sound is output until the number of tickets reaches K, and after the number of tickets reaches K, the second game sound is output until the number of tickets reaches L (L> K), and the number of tickets is increased. After reaching L sheets, the third game sound is output until M sheets (M> L) are reached. It should be noted that not only the game sound may be changed, but also the effect of light may be performed. For example, the light is produced according to the number of tickets read. For example, by appealing to the surroundings by performing both the production of the game sound and the production of the light, it is possible to expect the effect of attracting the audience by encouraging the player's sense of accomplishment and attracting the interest of the surroundings.

Further, the processing unit 100 performs a notification process for alerting the player when a given period has elapsed without performing a game operation instructing the reading of the ticket. For example, if a given period has elapsed after the ticket was inserted into the insertion slot 22 of FIGS. 1 and 2, but the player does not operate the game, the player is notified of the alert. Will be For example, since the game operation is not performed, a process of notifying the player that the ticket reading process or the counting process is not performed is performed. This alerting process may be realized, for example, by outputting a sound by voice or a sound effect, or by displaying an image for notifying the alerting.

Further, the processing unit 100 outputs additional information in addition to the information on the number of tickets. For example, taking the process of printing on a receipt as an example, the processing unit 100 performs an output process of printing various additional information on the receipt in addition to the information on the number of tickets. Taking the process of writing to the player's card as an example, the output process of writing various additional information to the player's card in addition to the information on the number of tickets is performed. Taking the process using the code as an example, in addition to the information on the number of tickets, the output process for including various additional information in the code is performed. Taking the process of uploading to the server as an example, the output process of uploading various additional information is performed in addition to the information on the number of tickets. The additional information includes information about the title of the player, information on the lucky item and the lucky color, information on the player to acquire a specific prize, and the like, as will be described later.

2. 2. The method of the present embodiment Next, the method of the present embodiment will be described in detail.

2.1 Addition of a game-like element to the ticket counting process The conventional ticket counting device called a ticket eater has only a ticket counting function. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a method of adding a game-like element to the ticket counting device in addition to the ticket counting function is adopted. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing example of the present embodiment adopting such a method.

First, the ticket counting device (ticket counting system) performs a game operation acceptance process of the player (step S1). For example, when a player performs a game operation using the operation unit 160, a process of accepting the game operation is performed. In addition, a ticket reading process for counting the number of tickets is performed (step S2). For example, the ticket inserted by the player is read, and the number of tickets is counted based on the result of the reading process. Then, the ticket counting device executes at least one of the game sound output processing, the game image display processing, and the game housing control processing as the game processing (step S3). That is, the ticket counting device reads the ticket inserted by the player, counts the number of tickets, accepts the game operation of the player, outputs the game sound, displays the game image, or the game. The control process of the housing is executed as a game process. Note that the processing of steps S2 and S3 in FIG. 6 does not necessarily have to be the processing of step S3 after the processing of step S2, and the processing of step S2 and the processing of step S3 are performed at the same time, or after the processing of step S3. The process of step S2 may be performed.

Taking FIGS. 1 and 2 as an example, when a player performs a game operation using the operation unit 30, this game operation is accepted, a ticket inserted by the player into the insertion slot 22 is read, and a ticket is obtained. The number of sheets is counted, and the output processing of the game sound is performed as the game processing. For example, when a player performs a game operation by hitting the operation unit 30, for example, the tapping sound of a drum is output as a game sound. Taking FIG. 4A as an example, a process of displaying a game image of a drum game is performed as a game process. Then, when the player performs a game operation by hitting the operation unit 30, a determination process is performed in which the reference timing at which the note marks 74, 75, 76, 77 pass the determination line 72 and the timing of the game operation are compared. Then, when it is determined that the reference timing and the timing of the game operation match, a game image in which characters such as "excellent" and "good" and an image of the effect of the effect are displayed is displayed on the display unit 190. As a result, the display processing of the game image according to the game operation is realized. Taking FIG. 4B as an example, the process of controlling the game housing 10 is performed as a game process. For example, the control process of the game housing 10 for causing the target objects 84, 85, 86 to appear from the gates 81, 82, 83 is performed. Further, when the player performs a game operation of hitting the target objects 84, 85, 86 with the hammer 87, the control process of the game housing 10 such that the target objects 84, 85, 86 are returned to the gates 81, 82, 83 side is performed. Will be done. As a result, the control process of the game housing 10 according to the game operation is realized.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the process of reading and counting the tickets, the game operation of the player is accepted, the game sound output process, the game image display process, the game housing control process, and the like are performed. Game processing will be performed. Therefore, it becomes possible to realize a ticket counting device or a ticket counting system that can realize a ticket counting process to which a game-like element is added.

FIG. 7 also shows a flowchart illustrating a processing example of the present embodiment. First, the ticket counting device (ticket counting system) performs a game operation acceptance process of the player (step S21). Then, the ticket reading process is controlled according to the game operation (step S22). For example, the reading process is controlled so that the ticket is read each time the game operation is performed. Taking FIGS. 1 and 2 as an example, each time the player hits the operation unit 30, a process of reading a ticket, for example, is performed one by one. Then, the number of tickets is counted based on the reading result.

Further, the ticket counting device performs a game operation or a counting process of the number of tickets according to the game result (step S23). For example, depending on the game operation of the player or the game result, the number of counted tickets is increased, the increment number of the counting process is increased, or conversely, these are decreased. For example, the game operation of the player is evaluated, and if the evaluation result is good, a process of increasing the number of counted tickets is performed. For example, in FIG. 4A, when it is determined that the timing of the player's game operation and the reference timing match, it is determined that the evaluation result of the player's game operation is a good evaluation, and the number of tickets and the number of increments are increased. Processing is performed. Alternatively, the result of the game played by the player is determined, and the number of tickets and the increment number of the count process are increased or conversely decreased according to the game result. For example, a player's game level or stat reaches a given level or stat, a player gets a given score in a game, or a player completes a given event or mission. In that case, it is determined that the game result of the player is a good game result, and processing such as increasing the number of tickets and the number of increments is performed.

Further, the ticket counting device performs a privilege granting process according to the game operation, the game result, the ticket reading result, or the counting result of the number of tickets (step S24). For example, the ticket counting device performs a process of granting a privilege according to a player's game operation or a game result. For example, determining the evaluation result of a player's game operation, determining the superiority or inferiority of a player's game result, determining whether or not to give a privilege to a player, and the type of privilege to be given to a player. Change the content or number. For example, if it is determined that the evaluation result of the player's game operation is a good evaluation, or if the player's game result is determined to be an excellent game result, a privilege is given to the player or the player is given more preferential treatment. Give the player a privilege to play or gain an advantage. Alternatively, the ticket counting device performs a privilege granting process according to the reading result of the ticket and the counting result of the number of tickets. For example, the reading result of the ticket and the counting result of the number of tickets are determined to determine whether or not to give the privilege to the player, or the type, content or number of the privilege to be given to the player is changed. For example, when a specific ticket such as a rare ticket is read, or when the reading speed of the ticket exceeds a given speed due to the high speed of the player's game operation, the reading result of the ticket is used. , Give the player a privilege that gives the player more preferential treatment or advantage. Also, the number of tickets exceeds a given number of tickets, the counting speed of the number of tickets exceeds a given speed, or the number of times the number of tickets of a series of tickets is counted exceeds a given number of times. If the count result is good, the player is given a privilege that gives the player more preferential treatment or advantage.

As described above, according to the method of the present embodiment described with reference to FIG. 7, control of ticket reading processing according to game operation or game result, counting processing of the number of tickets, or privilege granting processing is performed. Therefore, compared to the conventional ticket counting device that simply reads and counts tickets, it performs ticket reading processing, ticket number counting processing, or privilege granting processing that reflects various factors such as game operation or game results. It will be possible. This makes it possible to add various game-like elements to the ticket counting device.

FIG. 8 shows a flowchart illustrating a detailed processing example of the present embodiment. First, the ticket counting device determines whether or not the ticket has been inserted into the insertion slot 22 (step S31). Then, when the ticket is inserted, it is determined whether or not the player has performed the game operation (step S32). Taking FIGS. 1 and 2 as an example, it is determined whether or not the player has performed a game operation by hitting the pad unit 34 of the operation unit 30. Then, when the player's game operation is performed, the ticket reading process is controlled so that a predetermined number of tickets (set number of tickets) is read (step S33). For example, when the set number of sheets is one, the ticket reading process is performed so that one of the plurality of linked tickets is read each time the player operates the game. Control. Then, even when the player operates the game until the reading process is completed, a new reading of the ticket is prevented (step S34). For example, in the period until the reading process of a given number of tickets is completed, even if the player operates the game, no new reading of the tickets is performed. For example, when the set number of a given number of sheets is one, new reading of the ticket will not be performed until the reading of one ticket is completed.

Next, the ticket counting device determines whether or not the reading process of a given number of tickets is completed (step S35). When it is completed, it is determined whether or not the number of tickets has reached a given number of tickets (step S36), and if it is reached, a privilege granting process such as a lottery process is executed (step S39). .. That is, the privilege grant processing is performed according to the count result of the number of tickets. Further, the ticket counting device determines whether or not a specific ticket has been read (step S37). For example, it is determined whether or not a ticket in which the shape of the hole at the boundary between the tickets in FIG. 3 has a specific shape or a ticket in which a specific marker pattern is set has been read. Then, when such a specific ticket is read, a privilege granting process such as a lottery process is executed (step S39). That is, the privilege granting process is performed according to the ticket reading result. Further, the ticket counting device determines whether or not the game result is a given game result (step S38). For example, determine whether a player's game level or stat has reached a given level or stat, whether a given score has been achieved, or whether a given event or mission has been completed. .. Then, when a given game result is obtained, a privilege granting process such as a lottery process is executed (step S39). That is, the privilege grant processing is performed according to the game result.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in step S33 of FIG. 8, the reading process is controlled so that a predetermined number of tickets are read each time the game operation is performed. For example, when a given number of sheets is N (N ≧ 1), when the player operates the game, N tickets are read and the counted number of tickets becomes N. Next, when the player operates the game, N tickets are further read, and the counted number of tickets is 2 × N. Then, when the player operates the game, N tickets are further read, and the counted number of tickets is 3 × N. By doing so, the tickets are read one after another each time the player operates the game, so that it is possible to realize a counting process in which the tickets are read and counted in link with the game operation of the player. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the feeling that the tickets are counted in synchronization with his / her actions, and it is possible to add a play element to the ticket counting process. It should be noted that the given number of tickets, which is the number of tickets read each time the player operates the game, does not have to be a fixed number, and the given number of tickets may be variably changed during the counting process. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in step S34 of FIG. 8, during the period in which the ticket reading unit 20 is reading a predetermined number of sheets, even if the player operates the game, a new reading of the ticket is performed. Is not done. By doing so, even if the player operates the game at an operation time interval shorter than the period during which the given number of sheets is read, a new reading of the ticket is not performed. Therefore, even when the player performs a continuous game operation at a very short operation time interval, for example, it is possible to prevent the ticket reading unit 20 from being forced to perform a reading operation at a short time interval corresponding to the operation time interval. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, a process of setting a given number of sheets to a given set number of sheets is performed. That is, in steps S32 and S33 of FIG. 8, a given number of tickets are read each time a game operation is performed, and the given number of tickets can be set to an arbitrary number. For example, FIG. 9A is an example of setting options for the ticket counting device. The operator or player of the store or facility sets the number of readings in one game operation in the option setting of FIG. 9A. That is, the operator or the player determines the set number of the given number of sheets described above. For example, if the number of read sheets, which is the set number of sheets, is set to one, one ticket is read each time the game operation is performed. For example, if the number of sheets to be read is set to 10, 10 tickets are read each time the game operation is performed. For example, in a ticket counting device for Japan, the set number is set to a small number such as one to several. On the other hand, in the ticket counting device for redemption for countries other than Japan, the set number is set to a large number such as tens to hundreds. For countries other than Japan, the ticket counting device often requires each player to count the number of tickets, so a single game operation counts as many tickets as possible. By doing so, the convenience of the player can be improved. For example, in a situation where many players are waiting for the number of tickets to be counted by the ticket counting device, the waiting time can be shortened by setting the set number of sheets to a large number.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the operation time interval of the game operation is the second time interval shorter than the first time interval, the counting speed of the number of tickets is compared with the case where the operation time interval is the first time interval. Becomes faster. For example, the shorter the operation time interval of the game operation, the faster the counting speed of the number of tickets. Here, the operation time interval is the operation of the kth game and the k + 1 game when a series of plurality of game operations are continuously performed, for example, the k + 1 game operation is performed after the k game operation. The time interval between. For example, in FIG. 9B, the player's game operation is performed at the first time interval T1, and in this case, the counting speed of the number of tickets becomes slow. On the other hand, in FIG. 9C, the player's game operation is performed at the second time interval T2, which is shorter than the first time interval T1, and in this case, the number of tickets is larger than that of FIG. 9B. Counts faster. By doing so, the shorter the operation time interval of the player, the faster the counting speed of the number of tickets. Therefore, it is possible to effectively give the player the feeling that his / her own game operation and the counting of the number of tickets are linked, and the fun of the game in the ticket counting device can be further improved.

As shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the ticket reading unit 20 reads the ticket with a reading time TR of a given length (for example, TR = 0.2 seconds). Therefore, in the case of FIG. 9B, the counting speed is slow because it takes a long time from the reading of the ticket to the next game operation. On the other hand, in the case of FIG. 9C, the counting speed is high because the time from the reading of the ticket to the next game operation is short. Then, for example, when the game operation is performed at the same operation time interval as the ticket reading time TR, the count speed becomes the fastest, and even if the game operation is performed at an operation time interval shorter than the reading time TR, the count speed is higher than that. Does not get faster. The present embodiment is not limited to this, and the reading time TR may be variable. For example, when it is determined that the player has repeatedly hit a drum or the like, processing such as shortening the reading time TR may be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 8 in steps S36 and S39, when the number of tickets reaches a given number of tickets, the privilege granting process is executed. For example, in FIG. 10A, since the number of tickets by the ticket counting process has reached 100, it is notified that the privilege is given to the player. This notification may be performed by displaying a notification image informing that the privilege is given, or by outputting a voice to which the privilege is given. For example, in the present embodiment, the ticket is counted and the player's game operation is accepted to perform the game processing. However, when the number of tickets reaches a given number of tickets by the ticket counting processing, the player is notified. Benefits will be given. By doing so, it becomes possible to give the player an effective motivation to count the number of tickets by the ticket counting device, and thus the utilization rate of the ticket counting device is improved. In addition, tickets are paid out to players by playing on existing gaming devices installed in the same facility. Therefore, when the player tries to collect more tickets, the chances of game play are inevitably increased, so that the operating rate of the game device of the store or facility where the ticket counting device is installed can be improved.

For example, in the present embodiment, a lottery process is performed as a privilege grant process. For example, in FIG. 10B, a privilege for playing a lottery play is given to a player, and a lottery process is performed as a privilege granting process. For example, when the number of tickets of the player reaches a given number of tickets, the player can perform a lottery play by roulette as shown in FIG. 10 (B). Then, processing is performed to increase or decrease the number of tickets according to the numbers generated by the roulette wheel and the colors set for each number. For example, if the number 7 is given by roulette, Lucky 7 will greatly increase the number of tickets counted. Alternatively, a lottery process may allow the player to obtain a specific prize. By doing so, the player will be motivated to be able to perform the lottery play by the lottery process, and will use the ticket counting device.

Various benefits can be assumed as the benefits given to the player. For example, additional information as described with reference to FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B) described later may be printed on a receipt as a privilege, written on a player's card, or included in a code. Alternatively, in the game played by the ticket counting device, the player may be given a privilege that gives the player an advantage or preferential treatment. For example, the player may be given a privilege such as raising the level or status of the player's game, giving the player a specific item such as a rare item, or causing a specific event.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in, for example, FIG. 11A and steps S37 and S39 of FIG. 8, when a specific ticket is read, the privilege granting process is executed. For example, in FIG. 3, when the shape of the hole at the boundary between the tickets is a rare shape, or when a rare ticket on which a rare marker pattern is printed is read, as shown in FIG. 11 (A). Benefits are given to the player. For example, the number of tickets acquired so far may be increased. It can be said that such an increase in the number of tickets is one of the benefits. In this way, the player will be motivated to acquire benefits from a specific ticket such as a rare ticket and will use the ticket counting device. As described above, the ticket counting device and the store where the ticket counting device is installed will be used. And it will be possible to improve the operating rate of the game equipment of the installation facility.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 (B) and steps S38 and S39 of FIG. 8, when the game result becomes a given game result, the privilege granting process is executed. For example, in FIG. 11B, since the player has cleared the mission in the game with the ticket counting device, the privilege is given to the player. For example, the number of tickets acquired so far may be increased. In this way, the player will be willing to play the game on the ticket counting device in order to obtain the benefits, and will give the player an effective motivation to play the game. can. Then, by playing the game, the ticket counting process is also performed by the ticket counting device, and the game play and the ticket counting can be effectively linked.

2.2 Specific processing example Next, a specific processing example of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a specific processing example in the ticket counting device of FIGS. 1 and 2.

The ticket counting device executes the attraction processing when the ticket counting processing is not performed (step S41). For example, in the attraction process, a voice is output that prompts the player to hit the drum to count tickets and to hit the drum to exchange for a prize. When the ticket counting device has a display unit such as a liquid crystal display, such an image of voice characters may be displayed. Then, the ticket counting device determines whether or not the ticket has been inserted into the insertion slot 22, and if it is inserted, outputs a voice prompting the player to hit the drum (steps S42 and S43).

Next, the ticket counting device starts timing the wait time (step S44). For example, the wait time is a time in the range of 1 second to 10 seconds, for example, 3 seconds. Then, it is determined whether or not the player has hit the drum within the wait time, and if it is hit, a game sound such as the tapping sound of the drum is output (steps S45 and S46). In this case, for example, as described later with reference to FIG. 14, the game sound may be changed according to the number of tickets. Then, one ticket inserted in the insertion slot 22 is read (step S47). Then, while one ticket is being read, even if the player performs a game operation of tapping a drum, a new ticket is not read. As described with reference to FIG. 9A, the number of tickets to be read for each game operation can be set to any number. Then, it is determined whether or not all the tickets have been read (step S48), and if not, the process returns to step S43. As described above, the ticket reading unit 20 is provided with a ticket holding mechanism, and the sensor provided in this holding mechanism is used to determine whether or not a ticket still remains in the insertion slot 22. So you can tell if you have read all the tickets.

On the other hand, in step S45, if the player does not hit the drum within the wait time, it is determined whether or not the payout button 40 is pressed (step S49), and if it is not pressed, for example, the drum. A voice prompting the player to hit is output to notify the player of the alert (step S50). For example, a player who has inserted the ticket into the insertion slot 22 but does not perform the game operation of hitting the drum is notified of a warning to urge the player to hit the drum. For example, when the player does not recognize that the ticket is counted by hitting the drum, it is possible to teach the player that the ticket can be counted by operating the game by notifying such a warning. Then, it is determined whether or not the wait time has been waited a predetermined number of times (step S51), and if the wait time has not been waited a predetermined number of times, the process returns to step S44. On the other hand, when the wait time is waited a predetermined number of times, the ticket is automatically counted (step S52). That is, the ticket inserted in the insertion slot 22 is automatically read without the player performing a game operation, and the number of tickets is automatically counted. For example, if the wait time is 3 seconds and the predetermined number of times is 3 times, the ticket is automatically counted when the player does not perform the game operation of hitting the drum even if the waiting process is performed 3 times for 3 seconds. The process is executed. Further, when it is determined in step S49 that the payout button 40 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S52 and the automatic ticket counting process is executed.

When the reading of all the tickets is completed, the ticket counting device outputs a voice notifying the end of the ticket counting (step S53). Then, the number of counted tickets is displayed (step S54). For example, the number of counted tickets is displayed on the display 50 of FIGS. 1 and 2. Then, a voice is output to urge the next ticket to be inserted into the insertion slot 22 or to notify that the payout button 40 is pressed when the ticket is finished (step S55). Then, it is determined whether or not the payout button 40 is pressed by the player, and if it is pressed, a receipt on which the number of tickets is printed is output from the receipt outlet 42 (steps S56 and S57). The information on the number of tickets may be written on the player's card, included in the code, or uploaded to the server.

In the ticket counting device of the present embodiment, the operation unit 160 of FIG. 5 is provided with a first operation unit for the player to perform a game operation and a second operation unit for the player to perform an operation other than the game operation. Taking FIGS. 1 and 2 as an example, the first operation unit is an operation unit 30 that performs a game operation of hitting a drum, and the second operation unit is a button 40 used for, for example, payout. By providing such a first operation unit and a second operation unit, the player can operate the game using the first operation unit in the ticket counting device, and can perform operations other than the game operation using the second operation unit. It becomes possible to do so, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the second operation unit is operated, the ticket is automatically counted. Taking FIGS. 1 and 2 as an example, the button 40 is used for both payout and automatic ticket counting, and the player can automatically count tickets by pressing the button 40. By doing so, for example, when the player wants to count the tickets without playing the game, the automatic ticket counting process can be executed by operating the second operation unit such as the button 40. This makes it possible to improve the convenience of the player. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing example in this case.

First, the ticket counting device determines whether or not the ticket has been inserted into the insertion slot 22 (step S61). Then, when the ticket is inserted, it is determined whether or not the second operation unit such as the payout button 40 has been operated (step S62). Then, when the second operation unit is operated, the ticket is automatically counted (step S63). That is, a process of automatically counting the number of tickets inserted by the player into the insertion slot 22 is executed. Further, after the ticket has been inserted into the insertion slot 22, automatic counting processing may be performed when the second operation unit such as the payout button 40 is operated regardless of the timing. For example, the automatic count processing may be performed at the timing when the second operation unit is operated even during the count processing by the operation of the first operation unit. In this way, the ticket counting device monitors whether or not the second operation unit such as the payout button 40 is operated after the ticket is inserted into the insertion slot 22, and the second operation unit operates. When it is detected that the ticket has been executed, the ticket is automatically counted.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in step S46 of FIG. 12, the game sound is changed according to the number of read tickets. For example, the game sound output by the game operation is changed according to the number of tickets at that time. For example, as the number of tickets is counted, the game sound is changed step by step. By doing so, the game sound changes according to the number of tickets that are sequentially counted, so that an effective game effect in the ticket counting device can be realized. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing example of the present embodiment in this case.

First, the ticket counting device performs ticket counting processing (step S71). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of tickets has reached K (K> 1) (step S72). When the number of K sheets is reached, the first game sound is output as the game sound (step S73). As an example, for example, the first game sound by the voice of the first character is output as, for example, the tapping sound of a drum. Next, the ticket counting device performs ticket counting processing (step S74) and determines whether or not the number of tickets has reached L (L> K) (step S75). Then, when the number of L sheets is reached, the second game sound is output as the game sound (step S76). As an example, for example, the second game sound by the voice of the second character is output as, for example, the tapping sound of a drum. Next, the ticket counting device performs a ticket counting process (step S77) and determines whether or not the number of tickets has reached M (M> L) (step S78). Then, when the number of M sheets is reached, the third game sound is output as the game sound (step S79). As an example, for example, the third game sound by the voice of the third character is output as, for example, the tapping sound of a drum. The process of changing the game sound is not limited to such a process of changing by the voice of the character to be used, and for example, the BGM or sound effect of the game may be changed according to the number of tickets.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a given period elapses without performing the game operation for instructing the reading of the ticket, the player is notified of the alert. For example, in step S50 of FIG. 12, when a given wait time elapses without performing a game operation instructing the reading of a ticket, for example, a voice prompting the user to perform a game operation of hitting a drum is output. Notification processing is being performed. By performing such a warning process, it is possible to urge the player to perform the game operation, etc., when the player is left unattended without performing the game operation after the ticket is inserted. Therefore, the ticket counting device can be properly operated. For example, even for a player who cannot recognize that tickets are counted by operating a game, such a warning process is effective. Note that the alerting notification process is not limited to the alerting process by voice, and may be notified by sound effects other than voice, music, etc., or by using a notification image displaying an alerting message or the like. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the information on the number of tickets, additional information is output. For example, additional information is printed on a receipt, written on a player's card, included in a code, or uploaded to a server for output. For example, in FIG. 15A, the lucky item of this time is printed on the receipt or written on the card (point card) as additional information other than the information on the number of tickets. Alternatively, as additional information, a lucky card, fortune-telling, simple fortune-telling, etc. may be printed on the receipt, written on the card, or included in the code. For example, if the item or color presented at the store or facility on a daily basis matches the lucky item or lucky card, a special service will be provided. For example, give a special prize, increase the number of tickets, increase points, or give a player a privilege such as making one free play of a prize game machine. Further, in FIG. 15B, the title of the player is printed on the receipt or written on the card as additional information. For example, using a system as shown in FIG. 16 described later, a title is given to the player step by step according to the number of times the player uses the ticket counting device, and the title is written on the card, included in the code, or posted on the server site. You may want to upload it. In this way, by performing a process of outputting various additional information as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B to the player in addition to the information on the number of tickets, various kinds of additional information using this additional information are used. The service can be provided to the player, and the added value and fun of the ticket counting device can be further improved.

Further, in FIG. 16, the linkage processing of a plurality of ticket counting devices 200-1 to 200-n is performed. A plurality of counting devices may be provided in one ticket counting device (ticket eater) and linked with each other. For example, in FIG. 16, a plurality of ticket counting devices 200-1 to 200-n are communicatively connected to the server 220 via the network 210. The server 220 is a server system realized by a management server, a database server, a content providing server, an authentication server, a billing server, or the like. The server 220 may be a server provided locally in the store (inside the facility) or a server provided outside the store. In the case of a server provided outside the store, a plurality of ticket counting devices 200-1 to 200-n provided in the plurality of stores (facility) are communicated and connected to the server 220 via the network 210. The network 210 (distribution network, communication line) is a communication path using, for example, the Internet or a wireless LAN, and is a telephone communication in addition to a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN by Ethernet (registered trademark), or the like. It can include communication networks such as networks, cable networks, and wireless LANs. The communication method may be wired or wireless. It is also possible to realize a ticket counting system composed of a plurality of ticket counting devices 200-1 to 200-n and its processing by a blockchain method. For example, a program called a smart contract that can be executed by Ethereum may be used to execute each process of the ticket counting system.

By performing cooperative processing with a plurality of ticket counting devices 200-1 to 200-n by the system of FIG. 16, for example, it is possible to realize a process of competing for the number of counted tickets to a plurality of players. For example, when a plurality of ticket counting devices 200-1 to 200-n are provided in a store, they are started at the same time to compete with a plurality of players for the number of tickets. When a plurality of ticket counting devices 200-1 to 200-n are provided in a plurality of stores, for example, a privilege period is determined and the number of tickets is competed. For example, by counting the number of tickets, the number of tickets owned by the player is competed, and a privilege is given to the player who owns a large number of tickets, or the number of tickets is increased. In addition, by competing for games played by each ticket counting device, benefits are given according to the outcome of the game, and the number of tickets is increased.

2.3 Modifications Although the processing and method of this embodiment have been described above, various modifications can be carried out in this embodiment. For example, the first operation unit for performing a game operation or the like is not limited to the drum-shaped game controller as described in the present embodiment, and may be a handle, a button, or the like. For example, the game realized by the ticket counting device may be, for example, a game using a Whac-A-Mole machine, a game using a pop-con machine that turns a handle, or a game that presses a button that glows according to a rhythm. Further, the second operation unit may be, for example, a normal start button or the like. For example, an automatic counting process for continuously reading and counting a series of tickets is realized by one input operation of pressing the start button. The automatic counting process may be allowed to be selected by the player by pressing a button or the like at the first timing before the game operation is performed, or may be selected during the counting process.

Further, in the process of changing the game sound according to the number of tickets, the game sound may be changed every time a predetermined number of tickets are read, or the game sound is changed according to the total number of read tickets. You may let me. For example, the game sound by the voice of different characters is output stepwise according to the total number.

Further, after the automatic counting process, the time when the number of tickets is not output such as printing on the receipt continues, and when the predetermined time elapses, the alert processing is performed. Then, when a predetermined time elapses, the output may be automatically performed or the data such as the number of tickets may be erased. Before erasing the data, the data may be temporarily stored for a predetermined period. Further, if the game operation by the first operation unit is performed by the time when the predetermined time elapses after the alert processing is performed, the timer for measuring the wait time may be reset.

Further, for example, in a ticket counting device for Japan, the number of tickets to be counted is often small, so for example, one to several tickets are counted every time a game operation is performed. On the other hand, in the ticket counting device for redemption for countries other than Japan, for example, every time a game operation is performed, for example, tens to hundreds of tickets are counted. In this case, the game processing and the counting processing may be performed by, for example, different devices to increase the number of tickets according to the game result, or the lottery processing may be performed every time the number of tickets reaches a predetermined number.

Further, various games can be assumed as the games realized by the present embodiment. For example, in a rhythm game, a player inserts a ticket into an insertion slot and hits a drum to start counting tickets. The player hits the drum in time with the rhythm. Then, in the middle of the game, the notification of the count result is input several times. At that time, a lottery will be held according to the result of the game, or the number of tickets will be increased at a predetermined rate. Finally, the number of tickets is increased by a predetermined number or by a predetermined magnification according to the result of the rhythm game. Alternatively, it grants additional benefits such as giveaways, points, or gift certificates. Further, in the number guessing game, the game of guessing the current count number is played while the ticket is being counted or when the counting is completed. For example, if the number of counts is exactly right, the number of tickets is doubled, and if the difference is within 10 pieces, the number of tickets is increased by a predetermined percentage. Further, in the roulette game, a player plays a game of turning a roulette wheel, and when, for example, a number or a color becomes a predetermined number or a color, the number of tickets is increased. In addition to this, the present embodiment can be applied to various games such as a rock-paper-scissors game and a spot-the-difference game.

Further, in the present embodiment, various lottery processes can be performed. For example, when the number of tickets is a predetermined number during reading a ticket or when the reading is completed, a lottery process is performed. In this case, the predetermined number of sheets will be announced in advance at the store. If the number of tickets does not reach the specified number, it can be temporarily saved on the player's card (member card, point card) or uploaded to the server so that it can be added to the number of tickets counted next time. Further, as described above, the lottery process is performed according to the game result, or the lottery process is performed when a specific ticket having a hole having a predetermined shape is detected.

Further, the ticket counting system of the present embodiment may be realized by linking an existing game device and a ticket counting device. For example, in FIGS. 1 and 2, an operation unit 30 capable of operating a game, a ticket reading unit 20, and a processing unit 100 performing game processing are integrally realized by the hardware of one ticket counting device. The present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, when it costs a manufacturing cost to add a game function to an existing ticket counting device (ticket eater), the ticket counting device may be given a game property in cooperation with a game device already in the facility. For example, a ticket counting system is realized by communicating and connecting an existing game device and an existing ticket counting device (ticket eater) via a network as described with reference to FIG. In this case, when the count result of the number of tickets reaches a predetermined number, the level of the player in the game device may be increased, or the in-game privilege may be given to the player. After counting the number of tickets, the player is given the right to play the game on the game device. Allows the player to choose whether or not to play the game. Then, if the player clears the game, the number of tickets is increased, and if the player cannot clear the game, the number of tickets is decreased.

In addition, various benefits can be assumed that can be exchanged by counting tickets. For example, various benefits such as store prizes, products on linked EC (Electronic Commerce) sites, electronic money and points, mobile phones, water gas electricity, gasoline usage fees, application membership fees, etc. can be assumed. In addition, the player may be able to select whether to redeem or withhold the award. Then, by displaying the ranking of the number of reserved sheets, it is a measure for customers to come to the store. In addition, the number of tickets and the ranking in the game may be displayed. Then, depending on the ranking, the number of tickets can be increased and benefits can be obtained. It will also enable cooperation between stores.

Although the present embodiment has been described in detail as described above, it will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications that do not substantially deviate from the novel matters and effects of the present disclosure are possible. Therefore, all such variations are included in the scope of the present disclosure. For example, in a specification or drawing, a term described at least once with a different use in a broader sense or synonymously may be replaced with the different term in any part of the specification or drawing. Further, the acceptance process, the read process, the count process, the privilege process, the housing control process, the display process, the sound process, etc. are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and methods equivalent thereto are also included in the scope of the present disclosure. ..

10 ... game housing, 12 ... support part, 20 ... ticket reading part, 22 ... insertion slot,
30 ... Operation part, 32 ... Taiko body part, 34 ... Pad part, 36 ... Rim part,
37, 38 ... rod-shaped member, 40 ... button, 42 ... receipt exit,
44 ... card writing unit, 46 ... insertion slot, 50 ... display,
52, 54 ... speaker, 56 ... decorative parts, 60 ... ticket, 70 ... musical score display area,
72 ... Judgment line, 74, 75, 76, 77 ... Musical note mark, 81, 82, 83 ... Gate,
84, 85, 86 ... target object, 87 ... hammer,
100 ... Processing unit, 102 ... Accepting unit, 104 ... Reading control unit,
106 ... Count processing unit, 108 ... Bonus processing unit, 112 ... Housing control unit,
120 ... Display processing unit, 130 ... Sound processing unit, 160 ... Operation unit, 170 ... Storage unit,
180 ... Information storage medium, 190 ... Display unit, 192 ... Sound output unit, 194 ... I / F unit,
195 ... Portable information storage medium, 196 ... Communication unit,
200-1 to 200-n ... Ticket counting device, 210 ... Network,
220 ... Server

Claims (16)

A ticket reading unit that performs a ticket reading process for counting the number of tickets of a plurality of linked tickets, and a ticket reading unit.
At least the operation unit for the player to operate the game,
A processing unit that accepts the game operation of the player and performs at least one of game sound output processing, game image display processing, and game housing control processing as game processing.
A ticket counting device characterized by including. In claim 1,
The processing unit
Control of the reading process of the ticket according to the game operation or the game result, counting process of the number of tickets according to the game operation or the game result, and the game operation, the game result, the reading result of the ticket or A ticket counting device characterized in that at least one of the privilege granting processes according to the counting result of the number of tickets is performed. In claim 2,
The processing unit
A ticket counting device, characterized in that the reading process is controlled so that a predetermined number of tickets are read each time the game operation is performed. In claim 3,
The processing unit
During the period in which the ticket reading unit is reading the given number of sheets, even when the player operates the game, the ticket is not newly read. Ticket counting device. In claim 3 or 4,
The processing unit
A ticket counting device, characterized in that a process of setting a given number of sheets to a given set number of sheets is performed. In any of claims 3 to 5,
When the operation time interval of the game operation is the second time interval shorter than the first time interval, the counting speed of the number of tickets is faster than when the operation time interval is the first time interval. A ticket counting device characterized by becoming. In any of claims 2 to 6,
The processing unit
A ticket counting device, characterized in that when the number of tickets reaches a given number of tickets, the privilege granting process is executed. In any of claims 2 to 7,
The processing unit
A ticket counting device, characterized in that when a specific ticket is read, the privilege granting process is executed. In any of claims 2 to 8,
The processing unit
A ticket counting device, characterized in that when the game result becomes a given game result, the privilege granting process is executed. In any of claims 2 to 9,
The processing unit
A ticket counting device characterized in that a lottery process is performed as the privilege grant process. In any one of claims 1 to 10,
The operation unit is
A ticket counting device including a first operation unit for the player to perform the game operation and a second operation unit for the player to perform an operation other than the game operation. In claim 11,
The processing unit
A ticket counting device characterized in that when the second operation unit is operated, the ticket is automatically counted. In any of claims 1 to 12,
The processing unit
A ticket counting device characterized in that the game sound is changed according to the number of tickets of the read ticket. In any of claims 1 to 13,
The processing unit
A ticket counting device, characterized in that, when a given period elapses without performing the game operation for instructing the reading of the ticket, the player is notified of the alert. In any one of claims 1 to 14,
The processing unit
A ticket counting device characterized in that additional information is output in addition to the information on the number of tickets. A ticket reading unit that performs a ticket reading process for counting the number of tickets of a plurality of linked tickets, and a ticket reading unit.
At least the operation unit for the player to operate the game,
Control of the reading process of the ticket according to the game operation or the game result, counting process of the number of tickets according to the game operation or the game result, and the game operation, the game result, the reading result of the ticket or A processing unit that performs at least one of the privilege granting processes according to the count result of the number of tickets, and a processing unit.
A ticket counting system characterized by including.

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