JP3126776U - Prize exchange device using game components - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a prize exchange device using game members that reduces facility investment and operational burden of a game store using the Internet.
A reading means for reading out an acquired quantity of gaming members, a prize display means for displaying exchange prizes and exchange data associated with a plurality of prize providers on the Internet Int, and displayed exchanges. An input means 12 for selecting and determining a prize, a calculation means 15 for calculating exchange data of exchange prizes and an acquired quantity of game members of an acquisition data recording member, and a calculation result display means 11 for displaying a calculation result The prize exchanging apparatus includes subtracting means 15 for subtracting the acquired number of game members based on the calculation result, and confirmation means 11 for displaying the destination information and confirming the destination.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a prize exchange device using game members.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in game stores (halls) equipped with pachinko machines, slot machines, etc., the maintenance burden and management burden of amusement stores has increased as the number of premiums for replacement has been increased. Therefore, a game store is provided with a catalog in which exchange prizes are posted, and a player appropriately selects and exchanges prizes in the catalog.

  However, even if the exchange using the display prize or the exchange of the prize in the catalog is used, the player has a limited range of prize selection, and the procedure is complicated. The amusement store also takes time to prepare a catalog. For this reason, it cannot always be said that it responds to a player's request and the convenience of a game store.

  In order to solve such problems, a prize selection system using the Internet has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to the system of Patent Document 1, a game store stores a database for storing and acquiring the number of game members such as prize balls and prize coins connected to game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, and information on exchange prizes. A database to be held, a computer facility for data calculation, and a server facility for managing data transmission / reception inside and outside the game store are provided. A player can access a communication network such as the Internet at any time, selects a desired prize based on the number of acquisitions stored (stored) in the database of the game shop, and the ordered prize is registered in the system. Delivered by a free gift provider.

However, according to the system disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to arrange a database, a server, computer equipment, and the like in the game store. Also, it is required for each game store to systematize the prize presented by the prize provider and to construct it by comparing it with the number of game members acquired. In addition, since the number of game members acquired by each player is stored in the database of the game store, it is always necessary to ensure system safety (security measures) and smooth operation. This imposes excessive capital investment on the amusement store, increases the costs for operation and maintenance, and causes management problems such as equipment depreciation.
JP 2003-310992 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and in a system for exchanging gaming members such as game balls and coins with prizes using the Internet, it is possible to reduce the equipment investment and operation burden of the game shop, The present invention also proposes a gift exchange device that is easy to use and advantageous for a player.

  In other words, the invention of claim 1 is a reading means for reading the acquired quantity of game members from an acquisition data recording member that records the acquired quantity of game balls or coins acquired by the player, and providing a plurality of prizes on the Internet. A prize display means for displaying exchange prizes associated with the player together with exchange data with the game member, input means for selecting and determining the exchange prize displayed by the prize display means, and input by the input means By means of computing means for computing the exchange data of the exchanged prize for exchange and the acquired quantity of game members of the obtained data recording member, computing result display means for displaying the computing result by the computing means, and the computing means Subtracting means for subtracting the acquired quantity of gaming members recorded in the acquired data recording member by the quantity of the exchange data based on the calculation result; According to prize exchange apparatus according to the game members, characterized in that it comprises a destination information input means for obtaining the input of the destination information of the replacement prize entered by means.

  The invention according to claim 2 is a game obtained by the player according to claim 1, wherein the reading means reads member data from a member data recording member in which member data such as a player's membership number and name is recorded. 2. The prize exchange by a game member according to claim 1, wherein the game member acquisition quantity is read from the acquisition data recording member for recording the game member acquisition quantity counted by the counting means for counting the ball or coin game member acquisition quantity. Related to the device.

  Further, the invention of claim 3 is the invention of claim 2, wherein contact information such as an address is recorded on the member data recording member, and the delivery address information input means selects a delivery address based on the contact information. The present invention relates to a prize exchange device using game members that can be played.

  The invention of claim 4 is the invention of claim 2 or 3, wherein the exchange amount is subtracted from the acquired number of game members recorded in the acquired data recording member by the subtracting means in the prize exchange device. The present invention relates to a prize exchange device using gaming members having a remaining quantity recording means for recording the remaining number of gaming members generated in the membership data recording member.

  The invention of claim 5 is the point recording means for recording a predetermined number of points determined in connection with the prize exchange on the member data recording member in the prize exchange device according to any one of claims 2 to 4. The present invention relates to a prize exchange device using game members having

  According to the prize exchange device using game members according to the invention of claim 1, reading means for reading the acquired quantity of game members from the acquired data recording member that records the acquired quantity of game balls or coins acquired by the player; A prize display means for displaying exchange prizes associated with a plurality of prize providers on the Internet together with exchange data with the game member, and an input means for selecting and determining the exchange prize displayed by the prize display means A calculation means for comparing the exchange data of the exchange prize input by the input means and the acquired quantity of game members of the acquired data recording member, and a calculation result display for displaying a calculation result by the calculation means And the number of game data acquired in the acquired data recording member based on the calculation result of the calculation means and the number of exchange data Since it has subtracting means for subtracting and sending destination information input means for requesting input of sending destination information of exchange prizes input by the input means, a wide variety of prizes can be provided to players using the amusement store through the Internet. It can be presented and is freed from the hassle of maintaining and managing the prizes. Not only is the capital investment and operational burden of the game shop itself significantly reduced, but it is also advantageous for the player and easy to use.

  According to the prize exchange device using a gaming member according to the invention of claim 2, in the invention of claim 1, the reading means is member data from a member data recording member in which member data such as a player's membership number and name is recorded. To read the acquired number of game members from the acquisition data recording member for recording the acquired number of game members counted by the counting means for counting the acquired number of game balls or coins acquired by the player. This eliminates the need for troublesome data input operations, and is easy to use and convenient.

  According to the prize exchange device using a gaming member according to the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 2, contact information such as an address is recorded in the member data recording member, and the contact information input means performs the contact. Since it is possible to select a destination based on destination information, a troublesome input operation of destination information is not required, and it is easy to use and convenient.

  According to the prize exchange device using gaming members according to the invention of claim 4, in the invention of claim 2 or 3, the number of game members acquired recorded in the acquisition data recording member by the subtraction means in the prize exchange device Since there is a remaining quantity recording means for recording in the member data recording member the quantity of the remaining gaming members generated when the quantity of the exchange data is subtracted from, the value of the remaining gaming members generated at the time of prize exchange is lost. It can be processed without any problems.

  Furthermore, according to the prize exchange device using a gaming member according to the invention of claim 5, in the invention of any one of claims 2 to 4, the prize exchange apparatus is provided with a predetermined number of points determined in connection with prize exchange. Since it has point recording means for recording on the member data recording member, it is advantageous for the player, easy to use, and can increase the member value.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing the relationship between a gaming member, a counter and a counting card, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing processing in the counter, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a prize exchange device, and FIG. 4 is a concept of prize exchange according to an embodiment. FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing in the prize exchange device, FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram of prize exchange according to another embodiment, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing processing in the prize exchange device, and FIG. FIG. 9 shows a second display example in the prize exchange device, FIG. 10 shows a third display example in the prize exchange device, and FIG. 11 shows a fourth display example in the prize exchange device.

In this embodiment, main words and phrases correspond as follows.
The member data recording member is a member card C1 shown in FIG.
The acquired data recording member is the counting card C2.
The counting means is the counter 1.
The premium display means, input means, calculation result display means, and destination information input means are the display unit 11 shown in FIG.
The reading means and the remaining quantity recording means are the reading / rewriting unit 13.
The calculation means, the subtraction means, and the confirmation means are the calculation unit 15.
The correspondence between the words in the claims and the words in the present example is as described above, but this example is one embodiment of the claims, and the content of the claims is not limited to the following examples. Absent.

  In a game store (hall) equipped with various game machines such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine, a player can obtain game members such as game balls and coins (medals) with the game machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the player H who has acquired the game member P can input the acquired game member P into the counter 1 which is a counting means, and can grasp the exact quantity of game members. The acquired number of game members is issued as an acquired data recording member (counting card C2). A known device is used for the counter 1, and the quantity is calculated for each game ball or coin. In addition to the counting result display unit 2, an appropriate measuring unit (hopper, counter, etc.) not shown, a counting card issuing unit 3 (writing unit), and the like are appropriately provided.

  The processing executed in the counter 1 is performed by counting game balls and game coins (S1) as in the internal processing Sq0 shown in the flowchart of FIG. It is issued from the machine (S2). This process corresponds to a counting step for counting the number of game balls or coins acquired by the player, and an acquisition data recording step for recording the acquired number of game members counted in the counting step in the acquisition data recording member. To do.

  In addition, the player H is a user of the game store (hall) from which the game member has been acquired, or a plurality of game store groups (member stores), and the player H's member number, name, etc., or as necessary. A member data recording member (member card C1) in which contact information such as an address is recorded is created in advance.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a prize exchange device used in a prize exchange system using game members. The prize exchange device 10 shown in the figure includes a display unit 11, an input unit 12, a reading / rewriting unit 13, an authentication unit 14, and a calculation unit 15, and is connected to the Internet Int. Reference numeral 16 denotes an operation receipt discharge unit, which prints and discharges an operation completion receipt (not shown) for proving the result of a series of prize exchange operations to the player. Reference numeral 17 denotes an input unit into which cash, credit cards, electronic money, etc. are input (inserted). The gift exchange device 10 is applied with a technique such as a known automatic teller machine.

  An appropriate display device such as a CRT monitor, a liquid crystal panel such as a TFT-LCD module, or the like is used for the display unit 11 to display a prize that can be exchanged for a game member, a caution about how to use the device, or the like.

  In the embodiment, the input unit 12 employs a touch panel method shared with the display unit 11. This is because the prize exchange device 10 is downsized and the player can easily operate it. Of course, an appropriate push button operation unit or keyboard may be provided.

  The reading / rewriting unit 13 includes a first insertion port 13a through which the membership card C1 is inserted and a second insertion port 13b through which the counting card C2 is inserted. The data recording members of the membership card C1 and the counting card C2 are various known and rewritable recording media such as a magnetic card, a card (IC tag) incorporating an IC chip, or a NAND type or NOR type memory. Anything. In the embodiment, the card shape is adopted, but it is also possible to take an appropriate shape in consideration of storage capacity, durability and the like. The reading / rewriting unit 13 incorporates a known device that can read and rewrite recorded information electrically, electromagnetically, or optically.

  The authentication unit 14 is provided as necessary when identity verification is required. As a method for confirming the identity, there is an input of a personal identification number issued to the player from the game store when the member card C1 is created. When inputting the personal identification number, in addition to a dedicated input terminal (keyboard), a touch panel type input unit 12 shared with the above-described display unit 11 can be used. Alternatively, an appropriate biometric authentication means such as a player's own fingerprint or hand vein can be used.

  The arithmetic unit 15 is appropriately equipped with a programmable logic controller (PLC) mounted with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like in order to execute a later-described sequence control (premium exchange apparatus processing Sq1 or Sq2). In the calculation unit 15, various calculations required for the prize exchange system using game members, display contents, card rewriting, transmission / reception of information on the Internet, and the like are controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gift exchange device 10 is connected to the Internet Int. In the embodiment, a plurality of prize exchange devices 10 are connected to one or a plurality of management operators MA, MB, and MC that manage and settle prizes for exchange with game media via the Internet Int. Under the management operator MA, premium providers Sa1, Sa2, Sa3,. . . , San, under the management operator MB, premium providers Sb1, Sb2,. . . , Sbn, and the management operator MC, premium providers Sc1 and Sc2 affiliated with the MC are connected to each other via the Internet Int. That is, various and various prizes presented by individual prize providers can be displayed, selected, and exchanged by the individual prize exchange apparatus 10. As a result, the amusement shop is freed from the burden of maintaining and managing prizes and securing inventory, and can also prepare goods, seasonal goods, etc. that could not be assumed before. Travel tickets, meal tickets, and tickets for various events can also be used as exchange gifts. That is, an unprecedented attractiveness can be given to the exchange prize.

  The management operator specializes in operations such as maintenance and management of various data required for prize exchange, setting and updating of exchange ratios between prizes and game members, and settlement (credit management). For this reason, not only amusement stores (halls) but also individual prize providers can suppress capital investment required for system operation. Therefore, it is easy for a small business operator or a business operator who handles an article that has not been involved in the free gift exchange to enter the free gift exchange system. As managers also increase the number of partnering amusement stores and prize providers, the facility utilization rate increases, brokerage income, etc. are expected, and facility amortization becomes easier. At the same time, it is possible to divert various facilities such as an existing server (storage), database, etc., so that the burden of new installation can be suppressed.

  In the embodiment, the prize exchange device 10, each management operator, and each prize provider are always connected to the Internet. In addition, it is also possible to accept a prize exchange operation as a display of only the prize accumulated data of the prize provider during the business of the amusement shop, and to order prizes by connecting to the Internet outside business hours.

  As an embodiment, the prize exchange system 101 disclosed in FIG. 4 includes a member data recording member, an acquired data recording member, a reading means, a prize display means, an input means, a calculation means, a calculation result display means, a subtraction means, and a confirmation means. And connected to a plurality of premium providers on the Internet.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the player H prepares a member data recording member (member card C1) in which member data such as the member's member number and name is recorded. At the same time, the player H counts the acquired game ball or coin game member using the counting means (see the counter 1 in FIG. 1) and records the acquired number of game members from the counter 1. Upon receipt of the (counting card C2) ticket, the counting card C2 is prepared.

  In the case of the normal prize exchange (NE) shown in the drawing, that is, when the player H desires to exchange for a prize displayed in the store of the game shop as before, the game member recorded on the count card C2 is used. Can be exchanged for prizes within the earned quantity.

  In the case of Internet prize exchange (IE), the player H inserts the membership card C1 and the counting card C2 into the prize exchange device 10 (see FIG. 3). Hereinafter, each means and its execution contents will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the reading / rewriting unit 13 serving as a reading unit, the member information of the player H is read from the member card C1 and the number of game members acquired is read from the counting card C2 (“read”).

  In the authenticating unit 14 which is a user authentication means selectively added, the player's personal identification number is confirmed. As described above, the password is input by operating the touch panel of the display unit 11 (“personal authentication”).

  In the display unit 11 serving as a prize display means, exchange prizes associated with a plurality of prize providers (see FIG. 3) on the Internet are displayed together with exchange data with game members (“prize display”). Here, the individual exchange prizes and the number of game balls and coins corresponding to the prizes are displayed together.

  In the input unit 12 (display unit 11), which is an input means, the player H can select and decide a desired prize from the exchange prize displayed on the screen ("selection / determination"). For example, it is assumed that the prize Pm provided by the prize provider Sa1 is determined. As described above, selection and determination of the exchange prize are performed by operating the touch panel of the display unit 11.

  In the calculation unit 15 which is a calculation means, the comparison between the exchange data (the number of game members required for exchange) input by the input unit 12 and the acquired number of game members recorded on the counting card C2, the quantity Are compared ("contrast / calculation").

  In the display unit 11 which is a calculation result display means, a result when the amount of game members of the selected exchange prize Pm is subtracted from the acquired number of game members recorded on the counting card C2 is displayed. ("Calculation result display").

  Then, in the calculation unit 15 serving as a subtracting means, a subtraction for the number of gaming members of the selected replacement prize Pm is executed from the number of gaming members acquired recorded on the counting card C2 (“subtraction for prizes”). Then, it is requested to input the destination information of the exchange prize (“input destination information”). In this case, when contact information such as an address is recorded on the member card C1, the contact information may be displayed and selected as a destination. If necessary, it is good also considering a specific place other than an amusement store or an amusement store as a delivery destination. The destination information is displayed and confirmation of the destination of the exchange prize Pm selected by the player H is requested (“Destination Confirm”).

  When processing such as selection of prize exchange in the prize exchange device 10 is completed, the member card C1 and the counting card C2 are taken out from the prize exchange device 10, and both cards return to the player H. The player H's selection of exchange prizes is transmitted to the manager MA and the prize provider Sa1 via the Internet Int. According to this example, since the prize Pm provided by the prize provider Sa1 is selected, the destination information recorded on the member card C1 is also transmitted to the prize provider Sa1. Therefore, the prize Pm is delivered from the prize provider Sa1 to the player H based on the destination information. In the counting card C2, since the number of game members recorded on the card is consumed for the exchange with the prize Pm, the counting card C2 which records the remaining quantity of game members generated at the time of the prize exchange is stored. Can be returned. Or you may issue the receipt which recorded the remaining quantity of the game members produced at the time of prize exchange instead of returning.

  Although not shown in the drawings, as an example of settlement, the prize for the prize selected by the player is charged from the individual prize provider to the management operator. Charges are collected by the operation manager and charged to a game store or a business having a plurality of game stores. Then, payment is made from the amusement shop or business operator to the operation manager, and thereafter, the operation manager pays the price to each premium provider.

  With respect to the prize exchange system 101 using game members of this embodiment, a series of processing executed in the prize exchange apparatus 10 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As understood from the prize exchange device internal processing Sq1 in the figure, the member H's member data is read from the member card C1 and the number of game members acquired is read from the counting card C2 (S11). The personal identification number issued by the player H when creating the membership card is input to the input unit 12 (S12). The recorded content of the membership card C1 and the input content are collated to confirm the identity (S13). If the password verification does not match, the input is requested again in S12.

  When the collation of the passwords is the same in S13 (identification confirmation complete), the exchangeable prize is displayed on the display unit 11 (S14). The display unit 11 displays exchange data (game balls and the number of coins) with game members together with exchange prizes associated with a plurality of prize providers (see FIG. 3) on the Internet. The player H can select a desired prize from the displayed prizes (S15). Next, it is determined whether or not the selected prize is acceptable (S16). If the selection of the prize is wrong (operation mistake) or if you want to reconsider the prize, you can return to the prize display (S14) and redo the prize selection again.

  If there is no problem with the prize confirmation (S16), the exchange data (quantity of game members necessary for exchange) inputted subsequently is compared with the acquired number of game members recorded on the counting card C2 (quantity of A comparison is made (S17). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the acquired number (Xk) of the gaming member is larger than the gaming member number (Xp) of the exchange prize (Xk> Xp?), And the gaming member's quantity (Xp) is larger than the gaming member quantity (Xp) of the exchange prize. When the acquired quantity (Xk) is small (Xk <Xp), it is determined that the prize exchange has not been established, and the user is prompted to reconsider the prize selection and return to the prize display (S14). When the number of game members acquired (Xk) is larger than the number of game members (Xp) for exchange prizes (Xk> Xp), the prize exchange is established, and the game of exchange prizes is determined from the number of game members acquired (Xk). The number of gaming members when the member quantity (Xp) is reduced: the remaining quantity (Xa) is displayed (S18). Note that no actual subtraction is performed at the time of S18.

  Here, the player H looks at the quantity of game members when the game member quantity (Xp) of the exchange prize displayed on the display unit 11 is reduced: the remaining quantity (Xa), and then Final approval is required (S19). If it is desired to reconsider the prize selection, it is possible to return to the prize display (S14) and repeat the same procedure. When the final approval of the exchange prize is given, it is confirmed whether or not another prize exchange is desired within this quantity (Xa) while taking into account the remaining quantity (Xa) (S20). If another prize exchange is desired, the prize data selected so far is temporarily stored and the process returns to the prize display (S14). If it is within the remaining quantity (Xa), it is repeated any number of times. When other prize selection is not desired (when the prize selection has already been completed), the game member quantity (Xp) data of the exchange prize is actually obtained from the number of game members acquired (Xk) recorded in the counting card C2. (S21).

  Subsequently, the delivery address information of the player H himself / herself read from the membership card C1 (when there is contact information) is displayed on the display unit 11 as the delivery address of the selected exchange prize (S22). Whether or not the display destination is approved is confirmed (S23). If the player H desires a destination other than the destination information read from the membership card C1, the player H does not approve in S23, and a new destination is entered separately (S24) and selected. An exchange prize and a new destination (such as the home of the player H) are displayed (S25). If the display destination is approved, the selected exchange prize and the destination (the player H's home, etc.) are displayed (S25), and the prize exchange apparatus internal processing Sq1 of the first embodiment ends. To do. After completion, the selected prize and destination information are transmitted to the prize provider.

  As can be seen from the flowchart of FIG. 5, the prize exchange system according to this example includes the member data from the member data recording member in which the player's membership number, name, etc. are recorded, and the acquired number of game members from the acquired data recording member. A reading step for reading a prize, a prize display step for displaying exchange prizes associated with a plurality of prize providers via the Internet together with exchange data for gaming members, selection of exchange prizes displayed by the prize display step, and The prize determination step in which the decision is made, the calculation step for comparing the exchange data of the exchange prize determined in the prize determination step and the acquired number of game members of the acquisition data recording member, and the calculation result by the calculation step are displayed. Calculation result display step to be recorded on the acquired data recording member based on the calculation result of the calculation step A subtraction step of the quantity is subtracted in the exchange data acquisition number of game members being, a structure and a confirmation step of displaying the destination information requesting confirmation of the destination of the member data record member.

  As described above, in the present invention, it is possible to present a wide variety of prizes to a player who uses a game store. As before, the amusement store is freed from the display place and the stock keeping. In addition, since the game shop can participate in the system by introducing a prize exchange device using a game member, it is possible to reduce the capital investment and management burden of the internet shop exchange of the game shop itself. In addition, in the prize exchange method using game members, it is possible to present a wide variety of prizes and send order prizes while suppressing the burden on the game shop itself, and it is convenient for the player to use in prize exchange work. improves.

  The prize exchange system 102 shown in FIG. 6 is a system that enables storage of the remaining quantity of game members generated at the time of prize exchange. In addition, the present invention is a prize exchange device that is preferably used in the system. Descriptions of common parts will be omitted with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, and additional parts will be described.

  The steps from “reading” to “subtraction of premiums” after the membership card C1 and the counting card C2 are inserted into the gift exchange device 10 are common. Here, in the reading / rewriting unit 13 which is the remaining quantity recording means, the remaining gaming members generated when subtracting the gaming member quantity of the exchange prize Pm selected from the obtained gaming member quantity recorded on the counting card C2 are executed. Is stored in the member card C1, and the C1 content of the member card is updated ("remaining reserve"). The route after “remaining storage” is the same as that in the first embodiment of FIG. 4, and since the prize Pm provided by the prize provider Sa1 is selected, the destination information is also transmitted to the prize provider Sa1. Therefore, the prize Pm is delivered from the prize provider Sa1 to the player H based on the destination information.

  According to this embodiment, it is possible to store up to a predetermined amount of game balls and game coins, which are fractions at the time of prize exchange, in the member card C1. For example, it can be used not only for supplementing game members to be purchased at the next game, but also for the purpose of stockpiling in order to exchange for a higher value prize.

  With respect to the prize exchange system 102 of this embodiment, a series of processing executed in the prize exchange apparatus 10 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As can be understood from the prize exchange device processing Sq2 in FIG. 7, the processes from the data reading (S11) to the prize data subtraction (S21) are common. In S21, when the game member quantity (Xp) of the exchange prize is subtracted from the game member acquisition quantity (Xk) recorded in the counting card C2, the presence or absence of the remaining quantity (Xa) is confirmed (S31). If there is no remaining quantity (Xa = 0), the destination display is displayed as it is (S22). If the remaining quantity is generated in S31 (Xa ≧ 1), the member card C1 is rewritten and updated by the remaining quantity (Xa) (S32). The subsequent destination display (S22) to the selected exchange prize and the destination display (S25) are common to both the first and second embodiments, and the in-place gift exchange apparatus processing Sq2 of the second embodiment ends.

  As described above, in the prize exchange system using game members of this embodiment, in addition to the presentation of a wide variety of prizes, the facility investment of the game shop itself and the reduction of the operation burden, the value of the remaining game members generated at the time of prize exchange It is possible to preserve and process without destroying. In addition, since the value of the remaining game members generated at the time of the prize exchange can be stored in the membership card in the prize exchange device using the game members, the player needs to be concerned about the possibility that the value of the remaining game members will be lost. Disappears. Also in the prize exchange method using game members, the remaining game members can be used afterwards, so that the convenience of the player is ensured.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the embodiment, the delivery fee may be required for the approval of the destination (S22). Normally, a delivery fee is included in the gaming member quantity (Xp) of the exchange prize, but there is also a prize for a part of the delivery fee. In such a case, the player is informed that the delivery fee is paid separately, and pays when the delivery fee arrives, or cash, credit card, electronic money, mobile phone with a payment function, etc. An immediate payment option is presented. Accordingly, the prize exchange device is appropriately provided with an input unit 17 for cash, credit card, electronic money or the like.

  A display example displayed on the display unit 11 (also used as the input unit 12) of the prize exchange device 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Since the series of displays is an example, changes and modifications in various places are appropriate. FIG. 8A shows a standby screen display on the display unit 11 of the gift exchange device 10. First, an instruction for card insertion and number input is displayed to the player H who is a user. In FIG. 8B, a numeric key for inputting a personal identification number of a touch panel system (hereinafter the same) is displayed. When the player H correctly inputs his / her personal identification number and the collation is confirmed by the apparatus, the prize category is displayed as shown in FIG. In the example, there are four fields of “food”, “interior”, “jewelry”, and “electrical product”.

  When player H touches the display of “groceries”, as shown in FIG. 9A, more detailed categories in the “food”, “seafood”, “alcohol”, and “other” foods are displayed. The When “Seafood” is selected, as shown in FIG. 9B, individual prizes are displayed together with the number of game members necessary for exchange. In this case, “crab” and “shrimp” are displayed as prizes, and the necessary game balls, the number of coins, and handling of delivery charges are also displayed. If you want seafood other than “crab” and “shrimp”, you can touch the “Next” display to view different seafood. To cancel the selection of seafood, touch the “Return” display to return to the screen of FIG. When the display of “fruit” is touched on the screen of FIG. 9A, as shown in FIG. 9C, individual prizes are displayed together with the number of game members necessary for exchange. In this case, “melon” and “oyster” are displayed as prizes, and the necessary game balls, the number of coins, and handling of delivery charges are also displayed.

  Since the player H has selected the “melon”, the number of game members required for exchange with the selected item is displayed again as shown in FIG. At the same time, the remaining number of game members when the quantity of the indicated prize “melon” is subtracted from the counting card of the player H is also displayed. Since 2983 game balls are recorded on the counting card and there are 2800 melons, the remaining game balls are 183. From this result, the player can determine the confirmation of the order. When “Yes” is selected, as shown in FIG. 10B, confirmation is made as to whether or not another prize is to be ordered using the remaining game members (game balls). Player H touches the “No” display when he / she does not wish to exchange any more prizes. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), an order confirmation order, subtraction from the counting card, stocking of the remaining game members (game balls) on the member card, and execution of rewriting update are displayed. At this time, the total number of stocks in the membership card (321 game balls in the display example) is also displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11A, the delivery address of the selected prize, that is, the home address of the person recorded on the player H's membership card is displayed. “Yes” can be selected when delivery to the displayed address is desired, and “No” can be selected when another delivery destination is desired. When “No”, a kana character key (not shown) for inputting an address is displayed and can be input. Since the player H desires delivery to the home, the player H selects “Yes”. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11B, final confirmation of the prize and the delivery destination is required. When “Done” is selected, a series of prize orders and renewal of the membership card is completed. When “Cancel” is selected, all the processes so far are canceled and the process is restarted from the beginning. FIG. 11C shows a final display screen that displays a notification of processing completion and a notice that the member card and the counting card are forgotten.

  Further, the prize exchange device can be provided with point recording means (corresponding to the reading / rewriting unit 13) for recording a predetermined number of points determined in connection with the prize exchange on the member data recording member. The point system that constitutes the point recording means is a point (card) system that is generally performed in the past, and is sponsored by an amusement shop, or may be sponsored by the management company MA, MB, or the like. The player who is a user can obtain various prizes and privileges from the point system organizer according to the number of points earned as a result of the product exchange. In addition to the usual factors such as the number of exchanges and the number of exchanges (amount), the points can be scored by adding irregular factors such as double points for visits on rainy days and off-seasons. . It is advantageous for the player, easy to use, and can increase the member value.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and a part of the configuration can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, a counting card can be issued as a piece of paper such as a receipt from a counting machine and read by a prize exchange device. Specifically, this is a technique in which the number of acquired gaming members is printed as a barcode (registered trademark), a QR code (registered trademark) or the like and optically read. In addition, the function as a membership card is linked to a mobile phone (mobile communication terminal) and used for personal authentication using a QR code (registered trademark). In addition, the remaining quantity of game members can be stored in the mobile phone. it can.

It is a conceptual diagram which shows a game member, a counter, and a counting card. It is a flowchart which shows the process in a counter. It is the schematic of a prize exchange device. It is a conceptual diagram of prize exchange concerning an example. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the prize exchange apparatus. It is a conceptual diagram of the prize exchange which concerns on another Example. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the prize exchange apparatus. It is the 1st example of a display in a prize exchange device. It is a 2nd example of a display in a prize exchange apparatus. It is a 3rd example of a display in a prize exchange apparatus. It is a 4th example of a display in a prize exchange apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Counter 2 Counting result display part 10 Premium exchange device 11 Display part 12 Input part 13 Reading / rewriting part 13a 1st insertion port 13b 2nd insertion port 14 Authentication part 15 Calculation part 101,102 Premium exchange system C1 Member card (member) Data recording member)
C2 counting card (acquired data recording member)
MA, MB, MC Management Operator Sa1 Premium Provider Int Internet

Claims (5)

Reading means for reading the acquired quantity of game members from an acquisition data recording member that records the acquired quantity of game balls or coins acquired by the player;
A prize display means for displaying exchange prizes associated with a plurality of prize providers on the Internet together with exchange data with the game members;
An input means for selecting and determining a replacement prize displayed by the prize display means;
An arithmetic means for calculating the exchange data of the exchange prize input by the input means and the acquired quantity of game members of the acquired data recording member,
A calculation result display means for displaying a calculation result by the calculation means;
Subtracting means for subtracting the acquired quantity of gaming members recorded in the acquired data recording member by the quantity of the exchange data based on the calculation result by the calculating means;
A prize exchange device using game members, comprising: destination information input means for requesting input of destination information of exchange prizes input by the input means.   The reading means reads member data from a member data recording member in which member data such as a player's membership number and name is recorded, and counts the number of game balls or coins acquired by the player. 2. The prize exchange device using gaming members according to claim 1, wherein the number of gaming members acquired is read from an acquisition data recording member that records the number of gaming members acquired counted by the above.   3. A prize by a game member according to claim 2, wherein contact information such as an address is recorded in the member data recording member, and a destination based on the contact information can be selected by the destination information input means. Exchange equipment.   In the premium exchange device, the member data recording is performed with the remaining number of game members generated when the amount of exchange data is subtracted from the number of game members recorded on the acquired data recording member by the subtracting means. 4. A prize exchange device using game members according to claim 2, further comprising a remaining quantity recording means for recording on the members. 5. The prize according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the prize exchange device has point recording means for recording a predetermined number of points determined in connection with prize exchange on the member data recording member. Exchange equipment.

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