JP3964115B2 - Game system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming system provided in a game hall in which a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, or a slot machine is installed, and more specifically, the remaining amount data used for gaming by a gaming machine owned by a player and balance data storage means for storing for each recorded identification information to the recording medium, based on the payment amount of data and the identification information of the recording medium, are stored in correspondence with the identification information to the balance data storage means The remaining amount data adding / updating means for adding and updating the remaining amount data, and the stored ball data storing the stored ball data indicating the magnitude of the valuable value that can be used for prize exchange owned by the player according to the identification information recorded in the recording medium storage means, the game result by the game machine, based on the identification information of the size and the recording medium of the negotiable value became by the player, the identification information Provided corresponding to the plurality installed gaming machine to the貯玉data貯玉data stored in the storage means and貯玉adding updating means for adding the update and management computer configured wherein the game arcade in response to The present invention relates to a gaming system including a recording medium processing apparatus that receives and processes the recording medium .
[0002]
[Prior art]
In this type of gaming system, what is generally known in the past, for example, the remaining amount data used for gaming by a gaming machine owned by the player is stored for each identification information recorded on the recording medium. Remaining amount data storage means, and based on the payment amount data and the identification information of the recording medium, the remaining amount data addition updating means for adding and updating the remaining amount data stored in the remaining amount data storage means corresponding to the identification information And storage ball data storage means for storing the storage ball data indicating the value of valuable value that can be used for prize exchange owned by the player according to the identification information recorded on the recording medium, and as a result of the game by the gaming machine, wherein based on the identification information of the size and the recording medium of the negotiable value became's possession,貯玉which corresponds to the identification information stored in the貯玉data storage means And the management computer configured include貯玉adding updating means for adding update over data are provided corresponding to the plurality installed gaming machine game hall, a recording medium processing apparatus for processing accepts the recording medium There was a gaming system equipped with .
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
On the other hand, in this type of conventional gaming system, when a player wants to play a game on a gaming machine again using the valuable value given as a result of the game, the given valuable value is determined in advance. The special prize is exchanged for a special prize, the special prize is exchanged for cash, and the cash is used to obtain, for example, a game recording medium, and the obtained recording medium is inserted into, for example, a gaming machine to perform a game. It was. As described above, in the conventional gaming system, in order to use the valuable value given to the player as a result of the game again in the game, it is necessary to perform a complicated exchange work of having to exchange the cash once. There was an inconvenience that was inconvenient for the user. In order to eliminate such inconvenience, it is desirable to avoid a major system change as much as possible.
The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to reduce the complexity of replaying a game using the valuable value possessed by the player as a result of the game by the gaming machine, It is to reduce without adding system change as much as possible.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention described in claim 1 is a balance data storage means for storing balance data used for a game by a gaming machine owned by a player according to identification information recorded on a recording medium ;
Based on the payment amount data and the identification information of the recording medium, a remaining amount data addition updating unit for adding and updating the remaining amount data stored in the remaining amount data storage unit corresponding to the identification information ;
A stored-ball data storage means for storing stored-ball data indicating the magnitude of the valuable value that can be used for prize exchange owned by the player according to identification information recorded on the recording medium;
Based on the value of the valuable value possessed by the player as a result of the game by the gaming machine and the identification information of the recording medium, it is stored in the storage data storage means corresponding to the identification information . A management computer including a storage ball addition updating means for adding and updating stored ball data (in the hall management computer 10 and the centralized management computers 13 and 20 based on the card number without storing the remaining amount information in the IC card) It is also possible to perform so-called card spine number management in which stored ball information and common use balance information are updated, part or all of the memory other than the card number and security code stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125. Information on sales centralized management computer 13 by hall, sales by member store, gift exchange centralized management computer 2 by hall And it is stored, the may be performed so jersey managed by matching the card information stored in the central management computer 13, 20 and information stored in the card when using the card.) In,
A gaming system provided corresponding to a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game arcade and including recording medium processing devices (card processing machines 3a and 3b: card processing machines 3a and 3b) that receive and process the recording medium. There,
A conversion device (for gaming) that receives the recording medium in order to perform processing for converting the stored ball data stored in the stored ball data storage means into the remaining amount data corresponding to the identification information recorded on the recording medium Further comprising a value writer 2)
Fee setting means for setting the size of data to be deducted from the stored ball data as a fee when converting the stored ball data stored in the stored ball data storage means into the remaining amount data by the conversion device and the management computer; The stored ball data stored in the stored ball data storage means corresponding to the identification information recorded on the recording medium received by the conversion device is converted into the remaining amount data according to a predetermined rate to correspond to the identification information. wherein with the balance data adds update stored in the balance data storage means, conversion amount and the fee set from貯玉data corresponding to the identification information stored in the貯玉data storage means to said balance data Te a fee equivalent amount set by means constitute a conversion means for subtracting update (the value for a game writing apparatus 2, hands A fee setting unit 49a is provided, and a clerk at the game hall operates the fee setting unit 49a to set a fee (%) at the time of selling game value using the IC card 125 described above. So-called card back number management in which the storage management information and common use balance information are updated in the hall management computer 10 and the central management computers 13 and 20 based on the card number without storing the remaining amount information in the IC card. Alternatively, some or all of the stored information other than the card number and the security code stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125 may be stored in the hall-by-hole sales centralized management computer 13 or the member store sales / hall prize. Stored in the centralized management computer 22 and stored in the card when each card is used That information by collating the card information stored in the central management computer 13, 20 may be carried out a so-called uniform number management.)
The recording medium processing apparatus, to enable a game by game machine using the corresponding balance data stored in the balance data storage means corresponding to the identification information recorded on the recording medium with received It is characterized by controlling.
The present invention according to claim 2, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 1, wherein the conversion device and by the management computer (cards that have been stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125 number, security Some or all of the stored information other than the code is stored in the hall-by-hall sales centralized management computer 13 or the member-by-member sales / hall-by-hall premium exchange centralized management computer 22, and the information stored in the card when each card is used. And the card information stored in the centralized management computers 13 and 20 may be used to perform so-called spine number management.), For selecting the conversion amount when converting the stored ball data into the remaining amount data The selection operation means (game value selection button 44 in FIG. 2 ) is further configured .
[0005]
[Action]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the remaining amount data used for the game by the gaming machine owned by the player is stored according to the identification information recorded on the recording medium by the operation of the remaining amount data storage means. Based on the payment amount data and the identification information of the recording medium, the remaining amount data stored in the remaining amount data storage unit is added and updated according to the identification information by the function of the remaining amount data addition updating unit. By the operation of the stored-ball data storage means, stored-ball data indicating the value of valuable value that can be used for prize exchange owned by the player is stored for each identification information recorded on the recording medium . The action of the savings ball adding updating means, the gaming machine game results with, based on the identification information of the size and the recording medium of the negotiable value became by the player, the in correspondence with the identification information貯玉data stored in貯玉data storing means is added updated. Due to the function of the conversion device, the recording medium performs a process for converting the stored ball data stored in the stored ball data storage means into the remaining amount data corresponding to the identification information recorded on the recording medium. Accepted. Fee setting means for setting the size of data to be deducted from the stored ball data as a fee when converting the stored ball data stored in the stored ball data storage means into the remaining amount data by the conversion device and the management computer; The stored ball data stored in the stored ball data storage means corresponding to the identification information recorded on the recording medium received by the conversion device is converted into the remaining amount data according to a predetermined rate to correspond to the identification information. The remaining amount data stored in the remaining amount data storage unit is added and updated, and the conversion amount from the stored ball data stored in the stored ball data storage unit to the remaining amount data corresponding to the identification information and the fee setting And a conversion means for subtracting and updating the fee equivalent amount set by the means. The remaining amount corresponding to the identification information recorded on the received recording medium by the action of a recording medium processing device provided corresponding to a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall and receiving and processing the recording medium control for enabling a game by game machine using the corresponding balance data stored in the data storage means is Na is.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect of the invention, the conversion amount when the stored ball data is converted into the remaining amount data is selected by the operation of the selection operation means. .
[0007]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0008]
FIG. 1 is a system block diagram showing an outline of the entire gaming equipment apparatus according to the present invention.
[0009]
In the figure, 12 is a sales management company by hall, and a centralized management computer 13 for collecting sales by hall, which incorporates a CPU, RAM, ROM, etc., is installed. The sales management company 12 by hole is affiliated with the bank 21, and a part of the storage area of the IC card 125 (see FIG. 3) as an example of the portable information storage device issued by the bank 21 is the sales management by hall. Lending to the company 12 and the gaming value that can be used in the game is stored in the lending storage area and used as a prepaid card. Each game hall 1,11... And the centralized management computer 13 of the sales management company 12 by hall are connected to the terminal box 6 installed in each game hall 1,11. It is configured.
[0010]
Since the game hall 11 has the same configuration as the game hall 1, detailed description and illustration are omitted here.
[0011]
In the figure, 19 is a prize exchange management company, in which a centralized management computer 20 incorporating a CPU, RAM, ROM and the like is installed. The central management computer 20 and the terminal box 7 installed in each of the game halls 1, 11... Are connected by a communication line so that information can be transmitted. In the figure, reference numerals 14 and 15 denote member stores that are members of the gift exchange management company 19, and each has a member store management computer 18 incorporating a CPU, RAM, and ROM. These member store management computer 18 and terminal box 17 are connected to a centralized management computer 20 of a gift exchange management company via a communication line, so that information can be transmitted. This prize exchange management company is also affiliated with the bank 21, and a part of the storage area of the IC card 125 issued by the bank 21 is lent to the prize exchange management company 19.
[0012]
In the figure, reference numeral 21 denotes a bank, which is provided with a central device 22 comprising a computer or the like incorporating a CPU, RAM, ROM and the like. The central device 22 includes a database 23. The database 23 includes accounts for the game halls 1 and 11, the sales management company 12 for each hall, the gift exchange management company 19, the member stores 14 and 15, and the accounts thereof. Stored deposit amount and the like are stored. The symbols A, B, C, D, E, and F shown in the database 23 are the hall-specific sales management company 12, the game hall 1, the game hall 11, the member store 14, the member store 15, and the prize exchange management company 19, respectively. The arrows shown in the figure indicate that gold moves from one account to another in the direction of the arrow.
[0013]
The user (player) inserts the IC card 125 into the game value writer 2 and inserts the money, thereby allowing the game value to be stored in the area 148d (the amount of common use remaining of the IC card within the range of the money charged. (See FIG. 4B). In addition, you may purchase game value using the stored ball data (refer to 148e-148h of FIG.4 (b)) memorize | stored in the insertion card instead of the price. In that case, the accumulated ball data is converted into a game value according to a predetermined rate and added and stored in the common usage remaining amount area 148d. In addition, this common usage remaining amount is of a property that can be used in common in other game halls. The card processing machine corresponding to the card-type pachinko machine 4 or the card-type slot machine 5 that the user wants to play from the card-type pachinko machine 4 or the card-type slot machine 5 as an example of a plurality of gaming machines installed in the game hall. The IC card 125 is inserted into 3a and 3b. Then, using the gaming value (common usage balance) recorded on the IC card 125, the card-type pachinko machine 4 can be used to play a ball, and the slot machine 5 starts the reel rotation. Game becomes possible.
[0014]
The card-type pachinko machine 4 and the card-type slot machine 5 are configured so that points are added and stored in accordance with the game state during the game. The score to be added and stored in accordance with the gaming state may be added and stored at a place other than the gaming machines 4 and 5, such as the hall management computer 10 or the like. When the game is completed, the common usage remaining amount recorded on the IC card 125 is reduced and updated by the amount used for the game, and the IC card 125 on which the remaining amount is recorded is paid out to the player. If there is a player-owned score at the end of the game, the IC card 125 that has been paid out is inserted into the score writing processing devices 9a and 9b, thereby providing a valuable value that is owned by the player as a result of the game by the gaming machine. In one example, the added and stored score is written as a stored ball in the IC card areas 148e to 148h together with the game store code in the game hall, and is discharged to the user from the score writing processing devices 9a and 9b. Note that the point writing processing devices 9a and 9b may be omitted, and the card processing machines 3a and 3b may have a point writing function. The user inserts the discharged IC card into the giveaway processing device 8. This prize processing device 8 enables exchange with a special prize 129 (see FIG. 5) within the range of the stored ball corresponding to the game store code of the game hall in the stored ball data of the inserted IC card, It has a function of issuing a gift receipt (not shown). Further, the prize processing device 8 has a function of writing member authentication data for certifying membership to the IC card 125 of the user who has performed a predetermined membership procedure. If the user brings the issued general prize receipt to the counter, it can be exchanged for general prizes such as cigarettes and chocolates within the exchange amount recorded in the general prize receipt. It should be noted that the general prize may be exchanged directly with an IC card without issuing a general prize receipt.
[0015]
The game value writing machine 2, card processing machines 3a and 3b, card type pachinko machine 4, card type slot machine 5, prize processing device 8, and point writing processing devices 9a and 9b installed in the game hall 1 are Each is connected to the hall management computer 10 and is configured to be able to transmit information. The hall management computer 10 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, etc., and the sales amount by the game value writer 2 (game value sales amount), the game value usage amount, the card-type pachinko machine 4 and the like. The number of profit balls and disadvantage balls of the card type slot machine 5, the stored ball data stored in the area corresponding to the game field among the areas 148e to 148h of the IC card read by the prize processing device 8, for general prizes Various information generated from the amusement hall, such as exchange information for general prizes using receipts, increase update information for the remaining amount of IC cards, exchange information for special prizes, and the like are centrally managed. It should be noted that the general prize receipt issued by the prize processing device 8 can be exchanged for prizes at the game hall 1 and only on the day.
[0016]
Of the game value sales amount (sales amount) by the game value writer 2 installed in the game hall 1, the sales amount information related to the purchase of the game value using the accumulated data of the IC card 125 is stored in the terminal box 7. Via the communication line to the centralized management computer 20 of the gift exchange management company 19. The terminal box 7 and the central management computer 20 do not necessarily have to be connected online. The game value sales amount is totaled to create a voucher in which the total amount is written, and the voucher is used offline for the game. The value sales amount may be input to the central management computer 20.
[0017]
Also, a special prize exchange device is provided in the amusement hall, and when the user inserts the special prize 129 that has been discharged into the special prize exchange device, the amount of cash equivalent to the inserted special prize 129 is paid out to the user. You may be made to do. When the special prize exchange device is provided, the special prize exchange device is connected to the central management computer 20 of the prize exchange management company 19 via the terminal box, and the amount of the special prize 129 received by the prize exchange management company 19 is calculated. It is desirable that the data be transmitted to the central management computer 20.
[0018]
The special prize exchange device or the prize processing device 8 may be installed in a prize exchange place provided outside the game hall.
[0019]
On the other hand, a user who wants to visually confirm and purchase a prize instead of exchanging prizes according to the catalog described later, brings an IC card 125 to the member stores 14 and 15, and uses the IC card 125 as a member store. The IC card processing device 16 is inserted into the IC card processing device 16 installed at 14 and 15, and the type and number of gifts that are desired for sale such as products and services sold at the member stores 14 and 15 are desired. 16 Then, the IC card 125 after the amount corresponding to the input prize is subtracted from the accumulated data of the IC card 125 and subtracted is returned to the user. In this way, the user can actually see and give a free gift. The centralized management computer 20 of the gift exchange management company 19 and the member store management computer 18 installed in each member store 14, 15 do not necessarily have to be connected online, but have been transmitted from the game halls 1, 11. The prize number, the number of prizes, and the user's address, name, telephone number, etc. corresponding to the prize number are aggregated and filled in a slip, etc., and periodically sent to each member store 14 and 15 offline. Also good.
[0020]
A special prize settlement machine 24 for exchanging special prizes for cash is installed in the bank 21, and the user brings his / her special prize to the bank 21 and the special prize settlement is installed in the bank 21. It can be inserted into the machine 24 and exchanged for cash. The special prize settlement machine 24 installed in the bank 21 is connected to the central management computer 20 of the prize exchange management company 19 via a terminal box 25 via a communication line, and the exchange amount of the special prize 129 is changed to the terminal box 25. Via the centralized management computer 20.
[0021]
The central management computer 20 of the gift exchange management company 19 and the database 23 of the bank 21 are connected by a communication line, and the following information is transmitted from the central management computer 20 to the database 23. That is, information on the amount of updated amount of the IC card storage updated by the point writing processing devices 9a and 9b provided in the game halls 1 and 11 and the game value book provided in the game halls 1 and 11 Revenue value sales information on game value sold using IC card storage data using embedded device 2, and sales of prizes using IC card storage data at each member store 14 and 15 Information (gift exchange amount information) etc. is transmitted. On the other hand, from the centralized management computer 13 of the sales management company 12 by hall, the total value of game value sales at the game halls 1 and 11 and the total amount of money spent using the game value of the IC card at the game halls 1 and 11 Difference information is transmitted to the database 23.
[0022]
Based on the information transmitted in the database 23, the database 23 moves gold between the accounts in the directions indicated by the arrows shown in the figure. That is, the sum of the game value sales amount and the total use value of the game value used by the IC card processing machines 3a and 3b between the account A of the sales management company by hall and the accounts C and B of each game hall Move the money by the difference. The amount obtained by subtracting the commission from the total sales amount of the game value sold using the storage ball of the IC card 125 using the game value writing machine 2 provided in the game halls 1 and 11 is the prize exchange management company To the accounts B and C of the game halls 1 and 11. The amount obtained by subtracting the special premium exchange amount and the general premium exchange amount from the incremental update amount of the IC card that has been increased and updated by the point writing processing devices 9a and 9b provided in each of the game halls 1 and 11, and each game hall 1 , 11 is added to the purchase price of the special prize 129, and the total amount of money is transferred from the accounts B and C of the game halls 1 and 11 to the account F of the prize exchange management company 19. Actually, between the accounts F and C, B, the difference between the amount obtained by subtracting the special premium conversion amount and the general premium exchange amount from the IC card increase renewal amount, the special premium purchase price (additional fee) and the savings Only the amount that is offset from the sales amount of the gaming value sold (subtracting the commission) is moved. Further, the sales amount of the prize using the accumulated balls of the IC card 125 at each member store 14 and 15 (the amount obtained by subtracting the fee from the amount of reward exchange) is stored in the account F of the gift exchange management company 19 from each member store 14 and 15. Move to accounts D and E.
[0023]
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a special prize settlement machine provided in a main part of the amusement hall and a bank.
[0024]
The gaming value writer 2 installed in the game hall 1 is provided with a bill insertion slot 32, and a bill inserted by a user (player) inserting a bill from the bill insertion slot 32. Is recognized by the bill discriminator 33 and returned to the user when the bill is an illegal bill such as a fake bill, but is taken into the bill storage unit 34 when the bill is an appropriate bill. On the other hand, the game value writing machine 2 is provided with an IC card insertion slot 42, and the user inserts an IC card from the IC card insertion slot 42. Then, the suitability judgment including judgment as to whether or not the member authentication data is properly stored in the storage area 148c (see FIG. 4B) of the IC card inserted by the IC card processor 43 is made. In the case of a card, an abnormal process is performed in which the amount / remaining amount indicator 29 informs the attendant of the game hall and collects the inserted card. The amount corresponding to the inserted bill is displayed on the amount / remaining amount indicator 29, and the game value selection button 44 is selected within the range of the displayed amount. There are five types of game value, for example, 1000 yen, 2000 yen, 3000 yen, 5000 yen, and 10000 yen. By selecting and pressing the game value selection button 44, the above 5 types of games are available. The desired amount of utility value can be specified. By pressing the game value selection button 44, the game value of the amount specified by the pressing operation is added and stored in the common usage remaining amount area 148d (see FIG. 4B) of the IC card into which the game value is inserted. The Thereafter, when there is a change, the banknote dispensing device 40 is activated and the banknote is dispensed from the banknote dispensing outlet 39 to the user. In the figure, reference numeral 49 denotes a control unit, which is composed of a microcomputer or the like for controlling the game value writing machine 2.
[0025]
This gaming value writer 2 can sell gaming values not only by inserting money such as banknotes but also by using the IC card 125. In other words, a player plays a game with the gaming machines 4 and 5, and an IC card in which the player's possessed score is stored as a stored ball, as will be described later, is paid out to the player. The stored game ball data stored in the IC card areas 148e to 148h is transferred to the area 148d as a common remaining balance and recorded, and is replayed by the gaming machines 4 and 5 using the common remaining balance of the IC card 125. Game becomes possible. In this case, the IC card 125 is inserted into the IC card insertion slot 42. Then, it is identified whether or not the IC card 125 inserted by the IC card processor 43 is an appropriate card. If the IC card 125 is an inappropriate card, the above-described abnormality processing is performed. If the inserted card is an appropriate card, the card information recorded on the inserted card is read by the IC card processor 43, and the user then inputs the password from the password input key 35. If the input password is an inappropriate number, an error is displayed on the amount / remaining amount display 29. At that time, the inserted card may be collected. If the entered password is the correct number, the data stored in the game hall among the stored ball data recorded in the inserted IC card 125 is indexed according to the game store code, and the index is calculated. The stored ball data is displayed by the amount / remaining amount indicator 29. The user selects and operates the game value selection button 44 within the range of the amount displayed by the amount / remaining amount indicator 29. If the selection operation is an inappropriate selection operation, such as selecting an amount higher than the calculated stored ball data, an error is displayed on the re-game spending amount display 30 and the player is displayed. Wait for re-operation. On the other hand, when the selection operation is an appropriate operation, the total of the face value of the game value selected by the re-game use amount indicator 30 and the fee associated with the sale of the game value is displayed. . If the user views the display and presses the confirmation button 45, the game value of the selected amount is added and updated to the common usage remaining amount, and then the IC card is discharged to the user side. Then, calculation of the stored value data of the IC card 125 after purchasing the game value of the desired amount, that is, the amount and fee of the game value sold from the stored value data corresponding to the game place of the IC card 125 at the time of insertion, Is processed by the control unit 49, and further, a process of updating the game ball storage data recorded in the inserted IC card 125 to the calculated new remaining amount is performed. Then, the updated new stored ball data is displayed on the card balance display 31 and the IC card 125 updated to the new stored ball data is discharged from the IC card insertion slot 42 to the user side. The game value writing machine 2 is provided with a fee setting unit 49a, and a game staff member operates the fee setting unit 49a to sell the game value using the IC card 125 described above. You can set the commission (%) at the time.
[0026]
In the figure, reference numeral 26 denotes a writing machine number display section, which displays the number of the game value writing machine 2. Reference numeral 27 is a sales indicator, and 28 is a sales stop indicator. While the game value writer 2 is selling game value, the sales stop display 28 is turned off and the sales display 27 is turned on. On the contrary, when the game value writing machine 2 is not on sale, the on-sale indicator 27 is turned off, and the sale stop indicator 28 is turned on. In the figure, reference numeral 46 denotes an inserted banknote full indicator, and when the banknote storage part 34 is filled with a banknote inserted from the banknote insertion slot 32 and no more banknotes can be inserted, the inserted banknote full indicator 46 is displayed. Illuminated or flashed, it is configured to display to the game hall staff that the inserted banknote is full. 47 is a banknote deficiency indicator, and when the banknote banking device 40 is depleted of change banknotes stored to be paid out to the user, this banknote deficiency indicator 47 is lit or flashed, and this is indicated. It is configured so that it can be notified to the attendant of the game hall.
[0027]
When a user plays a pachinko game using the game value (common usage balance) sold by the game value writer 2, the IC installed on the pachinko machine installation island 50 of the game hall 1 The IC card 125 is inserted into the IC card insertion slot 52 of the card processor 3a. This IC card processing machine 3a is provided adjacent to each card-type pachinko machine 4 installed on the pachinko machine installation island 50, and corresponds to each adjacent card-type pachinko machine 4. . Therefore, for example, when it is desired to play a game with the card-type pachinko machine 4 on the left side of the figure, the IC card is inserted into the IC card insertion port 52 of the IC card processor 3a adjacent to the left side of the card-type pachinko machine 4 on the left side of the figure. 125 need to be inserted. Insert the IC card 125 into the IC card insertion slot 52 and operate the usage amount selection button 54 for the amount of money that the user does not use with the card type pachinko machine 4 within the range of the remaining amount displayed on the card remaining amount display 53. If specified, the score corresponding to the specified amount is displayed on the score display 56, and a ball game in which a ball is shot and fired in the game area becomes possible. Then, a remaining amount obtained by subtracting the amount selected by the used amount selection button 54 from the common remaining amount of the IC card 125 inserted from the IC card insertion slot 52 is displayed on the card remaining amount display 53. On the other hand, if a predetermined gaming state occurs such as when a pachinko ball that has been struck into the game area with a ball game is generated, a predetermined score is given to the player based on the occurrence of the predetermined gaming state The given score is added and displayed on the digital display score display 56. Thus, the card-type pachinko machine 4 has a function of adding and storing the points given to the player according to the gaming state. On the other hand, a score corresponding to the number of pachinko balls used in the ball game is subtracted from the score displayed on the score display 56, and the score after the subtraction is displayed on the score display 56. The score displayed by the score display 56 is displayed as a level by the score level display 57. That is, the score level indicator 57 is configured by stacking a plurality of indicators in a block shape, and the number of indicators corresponding to the score is turned on, and the score is displayed in an analog level. The IC card processor 3a is provided with a control unit 55 made of a microcomputer or the like.
[0028]
Above the card-type pachinko machine 4, a point writing processing device 9a is provided. When the player presses the settlement button 58 provided on the card-type pachinko machine 4 or when the card-type pachinko machine 4 is stopped, the IC card 125 is inserted into the IC card insertion / discharge port 69. As a result, the valuable value corresponding to the score displayed by the score display 56 is stored as a stored ball in an area (any of 148e to 148h or an empty area) corresponding to the game shop code of the game hall. The insertion card 125 is paid out from the point writing processing device 9a to the player side. That is, a valuable value corresponding to the score displayed on the score display 56 by the IC card processor 70 of the score writing processor 9a is stored in the IC card as stored ball data, and the stored IC card is stored in the IC card. The card is discharged from the card insertion / discharge port 69 to the player side. Then, the discharged IC card is used for games or prize exchange by other game machines. In the figure, reference numeral 72 denotes a machine number display section, which displays the machine number of the card-type pachinko machine 4 corresponding to the point writing processing device 9a. 73 is a trouble button, which is operated by the player when an abnormality occurs in the card-type pachinko machine 4, and the trouble indicator 74 is lit or flashed in accordance with the operation, and the staff of the game hall Notification that a problem has occurred.
[0029]
When a player plays a game using the card type slot machine 5 installed on the slot machine installation island 51, the game value sold by the game value writer 2 is stored in the IC card processor 3b in the same manner as described above. Insert it into the IC card insertion slot 52. Similarly to the above, when the player selects and operates the use amount selection button 54 within the range of the remaining amount displayed on the card remaining amount display 53, the points corresponding to the selected used amount are displayed on the point display. The game can be performed within the range of the points displayed by the point indicator 60. The player first presses the use point use button 62 to set and input the points (betting points) used for one game by the card type slot machine, and then presses the start button 63. Then, the reel starts to rotate, and then the player presses the stop button 64 provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, whereby the rotation of the reel corresponding to each stop button is stopped. The Then, on a total of five hit lines consisting of three horizontal lines and two diagonal diagonal lines, if the combination on identification displayed by the reel at the time of stop is a combination of predetermined specific identification information, A predetermined score is added and stored and added and displayed on the score display 60, or a bonus game in which a score is given with a high probability in a subsequent game occurs. The remaining number of times that the bonus game can be performed is displayed by a bonus game remaining number display 65. In the figure, 66 is a payout point display, and the points given to the player as a result of one game are displayed on the payout point display 66.
[0030]
Above the card type slot machine 5, there is provided a point writing processing device 9b, and this point writing processing device 9b is provided with an IC card processor 70 and an IC card insertion / discharge port 69. ing. If the player presses the settlement button 67 of the card-type slot machine 5 and inserts the IC card 125 into the IC card insertion / discharge port 69, the area corresponding to the game store code of the insertion card 125 (of 148e to 148h) The valuable value corresponding to the score displayed by the score display 60 for any one of the empty areas) is stored as a stored ball by the IC card processor 70, and the stored IC card is stored in the IC card insertion / ejection slot. It is discharged from 69 to the player side. Then, the discharged IC card is used for games or prize exchange by other game machines. In the figure, 53 is a card balance display, 55 is a control unit, and 61 is a score level display for displaying the score displayed by the score display 60 in a level. Reference numeral 68 denotes an interruption button that is pressed when the player interrupts the game. In the figure, 72 is a stand number display section, 73 is a trouble button, 74 is a trouble indicator, and 75 is a speaker. The IC card processing machines 3a and 3b and the gaming machines 4 and 5 may be configured integrally. Also, the gaming machines 4 and 5 and the point writing processing devices 9a and 9b may be configured integrally. Valuable value addition for adding the valuable value possessed by the player as a result of the game by the gaming machine to the valuable value specified by the stored information of the portable information storage device by the point writing processing devices 9a and 9b. Means are configured.
[0031]
IC card insertion slot 42, password input key 35, amount / remaining amount indicator 29, selection button 44, replay usage amount indicator 30, confirmation button 45, IC card outlet 36, card remaining amount indicator 31, control unit 49, valuable value game use means for enabling a game by the gaming machine using the valuable value specified by the stored information of the portable information storage device by means of the IC card insertion slot 52 and the usage amount selection button 54. Is configured.
[0032]
The IC card that has been stored in the card-type pachinko machine 4 or the card-type slot machine 5 and has been discharged to the player is inserted into the IC card insertion slot 79 of the prize processing device 8 by the player. The The valuable value recorded on the inserted IC card is read by the IC card processor 80, and the read storage ball (value) is displayed on the storage ball display 94. In this prize processing device 8, a new IC card is used as an IC card that can be used for a game, the common usage remaining amount is increased and updated within the range of the read storage ball, and a special prize 128 is paid out.
[0033]
In the case where the new IC card 125 is made a game-useable IC card by the prize processing device 8, the player is required to fill in the required items such as address, name, and telephone number on the prescribed form by hand, and the entry form. Is inserted into the entry paper insertion slot 82, and the IC card 125 is inserted into the IC card insertion / discharge slot 79. The entry sheet input into the entry sheet input port 82 is read by a character reader 83 made of, for example, OCR, and the entry sheet is then stored in the sheet storage unit 84. If it is determined that identification is possible as a result of reading by the character reading device 83, a message indicating that the identification is possible is displayed by the message display 96, and if the identification is impossible, the cause of the impossibility is displayed by the message display 96. If the IC card registration key 85 is pressed, the message display 96 displays a message indicating that the IC card registration key 85 is pressed. If the player presses the IC card registration key 85, the IC card processor 80, necessary information such as member authentication data is written in the area 148c of the insertion card 125, and the IC card 125 is discharged from the IC card insertion / discharge port 79. Instead of hand-writing and inputting necessary items, the user ID data already stored in the area 148b of the IC card 125 may be read and input.
[0034]
Next, when paying out the special prize 128, the player first inserts the IC card into the IC card insertion slot 79. Then, the stored ball data stored in the inserted IC card is read by the IC card processor 80, and the read stored ball is displayed by the stored ball display 94. Next, a message display 96 displays that a special prize payout key 97, a general prize exchange receipt payout key 98, or a prize number designation key 100 is selected and pressed.
[0035]
When the player wishes to pay out special prizes, he presses the special prize payout key 97. Then, an instruction to input the exchange amount with the numeric keypad 95 is displayed on the message display 96, and the player inputs the exchange amount of the special prize with the numeric keypad 95 according to the instruction. Next, a message to press the confirmation key 102 is displayed on the message display 96, and the player presses the confirmation key 102 according to the instruction. Then, the special prize 128 corresponding to the amount entered with the numeric keypad 95 is taken out from the special prize storage unit 88 and is paid out from the special prize payout device 87 to the player side through the special prize payout exit 86. Thereafter, a receipt on which the transaction content is recorded is printed by the receipt issuing device 93 and paid out from the receipt issuing port 92 to the player side.
[0036]
Next, when the player wishes to pay out a general prize receipt for exchanging general prizes, an instruction to select one of the operation keys 98 to 100 is displayed on the message display 96 described above. At this stage, the player presses the receipt payout key 98 for general prizes. Then, the message display 96 displays that the exchange amount of the general prize receipt is input by the numeric keypad 95, and the player inputs the desired exchange amount of the general prize receipt by the numeric keypad 95. Next, a message to the effect that the confirmation key 102 is pressed is displayed on the message display 96, and when the player presses the confirmation key 102, the receipt issuing device 93 prints a receipt for general prizes and issues a receipt. It is discharged from the mouth 92. And the receipt which recorded transaction content like the above-mentioned is issued.
[0037]
[0038]
Next, when the user wants to obtain a prize described in the catalog by using his / her IC card 125 and looking at the prize catalog provided at a game counter or the like, the various operation keys 97 to At a stage where an instruction to select one of 102 is displayed on the message display 96, the user presses the premium number designation key 100. Next, an instruction to input the prize number from the numeric keypad 95 is displayed on the message display 96, and the user inputs the prize number of the desired prize that has been determined in advance by looking at the catalog or the like from the numeric keypad 95. Then, an instruction to press the prize number designation key 101 is displayed on the message display 96, and the player presses the prize quantity designation key 101 accordingly. Next, an instruction to input the desired number of prizes from the numeric keypad 95 is displayed on the message display 96, and the user inputs the desired number of prizes from the numeric keypad 95. Next, an instruction to press the confirmation key 102 is displayed on the message display 96, and when the user presses the confirmation key 102 according to the instruction, the gift exchange operation using the catalog is completed.
[0039]
[0040]
This prize processing device 8 is connected to the above-mentioned centralized management computer 20 of the above-mentioned prize card issuing company 19 through the terminal box 7, and the user's address inputted when the above-mentioned new IC card 125 is made available for game play. , Information on necessary items such as name and telephone number is transmitted to the central management computer 20 of the gift exchange management company 19. Further, the prize number and the number of prizes input from the numeric keypad 95 and the card number of the inserted IC card 125 are transmitted to the central management computer 20 of the prize exchange management company 19 through the terminal box 7. The central management computer 20 stores necessary information such as the transmitted address, name, and telephone number of the user in correspondence with the number of the IC card 125 possessed by the user. If the card number is transmitted, necessary information such as the address, name, and telephone number of the owner of the IC card 125 is determined from the card number, and the gift is given to the member store management computer of the member store close to the user's address. The number, the number information, and the address, name, telephone number, etc. of the user to whom the prize is sent are transmitted. Then, the desired number of prizes desired by the user is delivered to the user at a later date from the member store. In the figure, reference numeral 104 denotes a control unit composed of a microcomputer or the like for controlling the prize processing device 8. Further, 76 is a device number display section, 77 is an operating indicator that displays that it is operating, and 78 is an operation stop indicator that indicates that the operation is stopped. IC card insertion / discharge port 79, numeric keypad 95, message display 96, special prize payout key 97, confirmation key 102, transaction end key 103, receipt payout key 98 for general prizes, prize number designation key 100, prize quantity designation key 101, the control unit 104, and the IC card processor 80 constitute valuable value prize exchange use means for using the valuable value specified by the stored information of the portable information storage device for prize exchange.
[0041]
In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a hall management computer, a prize processing device 8, a game value writing machine 2, a card-type pachinko machine 4, a card-type slot machine 5, IC card processing machines 3a, 3b, and a point writing processing device. 9a and 9b are connected. In the figure, 105 is a keyboard, 106 is a CRT display, and 107 is a printer. The IC card processors 3a and 3b are connected to a centralized management computer 13 of a sales management company 12 by hall via a terminal box 6.
[0042]
When the user wants to exchange the special prize paid out from the prize processing device 8 for cash, the user brings the special prize 128 up to the bank 21 and the special prize input port of the special prize settlement machine 24 installed in the bank 21. A special prize 128 is introduced from 114. Then, an amount corresponding to the inserted special prize 128 is displayed on the settlement amount display 123, and if the user presses the confirmation key 122, the bill dispensing device 112 is activated and the bill in the bill storage unit 113 is removed. While being paid out to the user from the banknote payout exit 111, the coin payout device 118 is operated as required, and the coins in the coin storage unit 119 are paid out to the user from the coin payout exit 117. The amount of money made up of the bills and coins to be paid out is controlled so as to coincide with the amount displayed by the settlement amount display 123. Thereafter, the receipt issuing device 121 is operated and a receipt on which predetermined items are printed is issued from the receipt issuing port 120 to the user. In the figure, reference numeral 124 denotes a control unit composed of a microcomputer or the like. Reference numeral 108 denotes a settlement machine number display section, 109 an operating indicator, and 110 an operation stop indicator. The special prize settlement machine 24 is connected to the central management computer 20 of the premium exchange management company via the terminal box 20, and the number of warehousing of the special prize 128 to the premium exchange management company 19 is transmitted to the central management computer 20. It has come to be.
[0043]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an IC card.
A recess 150 is formed at a predetermined location on the back side of the IC card 125, and the wafer 151 is assembled and fixed in the recess 150. In the wafer 151, an integrated circuit 126 is provided on a substrate 127, and a plurality of contact terminals 128 that are electrically connected to the integrated circuit 126 are provided on the substrate 127. The contact terminal 128 is exposed on the back side of the substrate 127, and the card processing units 43, 70, and 80 (card reader / writer) described above are in electrical contact with the contact terminal 128 to read out predetermined information or perform predetermined information. It is configured to be able to write information.
[0044]
4A is a schematic block diagram showing the integrated circuit 126, and FIG. 4B is a block diagram showing data stored in the RAM.
[0045]
The integrated circuit 126 is composed of, for example, an LSI, in which a CPU 147 that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a ROM 149 that stores operation program data of the CPU 147, writing of necessary data, and the like. RAM 148 capable of reading.
[0046]
Further, the integrated circuit 126 receives an input signal, gives input data to the CPU 147 and receives output data from the CPU 147 and outputs it to the outside, and although not shown, a power-on reset circuit, a clock generation circuit, Includes a pulse frequency divider (interrupt pulse generator) and an address decode circuit.
[0047]
The CPU 147 can execute the operation of the interrupt control routine according to the interrupt pulse periodically given from the pulse frequency dividing circuit. The address decode circuit decodes the address data from the CPU 147 and gives a chip select signal to the ROM 149, RAM 148, and input / output interface 146, respectively.
[0048]
A plurality (eight in the drawing) of contact terminals 128 are connected to the input / output interface 146, and predetermined data from the card reader / writer is input to the CPU 147 from the contact terminals 128 via the input / output interface 146. The The CPU 147 performs various operations in response to the input signal and according to the program data stored in the ROM 149, and outputs predetermined data from the contact terminal 128 to the card reader / writer via the input / output interface 146.
[0049]
As shown in FIG. 4B, the RAM 148 includes a plurality of storage areas 148a to 148h. The area 148a stores a card number, the area 148b stores ID data such as the name, address, and telephone number of the IC card holder, the area 148c stores member authentication data, and the area 148d uses the common data. The remaining amount (game value) is stored, and the game store code and the corresponding stored ball data are stored in the areas 148e to 148h, respectively.
[0050]
FIG. 5 is a front view showing a special prize.
The special prize 129 is composed of a magnetic card in which a magnetic stripe 130 is formed on a part of a plate-like resin. In the magnetic stripe 130, an issue number, which is a number issued by the special prize 129, a security code for improving the security of the special prize 129, and the like are recorded. Further, a gold chip 131 having a value that matches the prize value of the special prize 129 is incorporated in a part of the special prize 129.
[0051]
FIG. 6 shows a receipt 132 issued from the prize processing device 8 when a prize is exchanged by selecting a prize using the above-mentioned catalog, and information as shown is printed. The special prize shown in FIG. 5 is not limited to a magnetic card, but can be various types such as an IC card, an optical card (using an optical disk memory), a thermal card, a card with a barcode, a card with a punch hole, and the like. You may comprise. Further, in the IC card shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the remaining amount information is directly stored and updated. However, the remaining amount information is not stored in the IC card, and the hall management computer 10 or the concentration is based on the card number. The management computers 13 and 20 may perform so-called card back number management in which the accumulated ball information and the common remaining balance information are updated.
[0052]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a centralized management computer installed in a prize exchange management company and various devices connected to the centralized management computer.
[0053]
An auxiliary computer 133 is connected to the centralized management computer 20, and a CRT display 135, a keyboard 137, and a printer 136 are connected to the auxiliary computer 133. The keyboard 137 is activated by inserting a key held by a predetermined operator into the power switch 134 of the auxiliary computer 133. On the keyboard 137, a total key 138 for each hall for totaling data by amusement hall (hall), a sales key for each store 139 for totaling sales for each member store, and accumulated data for each IC card are totaled. A total key 140 for each card, a prize entry / exit key 141 for summing up special goods receipt / exit data, an accident key 142 for summing up accident card data, and a print key 143 for printing predetermined data by the printer 136. Is provided. By operating the various keys 138 to 143, the above-described data are totaled and the totaled result is displayed on the CRT display 135 (FIGS. 8 to 11). Further, the keyboard 137 is provided with a numeric keypad 144 for inputting numbers and the like, a character information input key 145 for inputting character information, and other function keys.
[0054]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the total information by hole performed by the centralized management computer of the gift exchange management company.
[0055]
B and C on the first line indicate the names of the game halls (halls), and the second line indicates the types of the aggregated data. That is, the “IC card renewal amount” is obtained from the renewal amount of the stored ball data of the IC card 125 updated by the point writing processing devices 9a and 9b (see FIGS. 1 and 2), and the special premium replacement amount and the general free gift exchange. This means an amount obtained by subtracting the amount, and the billing amusement hall charged by the prize exchange management company 19 by the number of the terminal box 7 that is the transmission source of the data transmitted to the centralized management computer 20 at the time of the increase update. Identified. Note that the billing amusement hall may be specified based on the processing machine number of the prize processing device 8. A game hall code may be transmitted from the terminal box 7 to the central management computer 20 together with the increased update data. The “special prize issue amount” means the amount of the special prize 129 shipped from the prize exchange management company 19 to the game hall. The “re-game usage amount” means an amount used for purchase of a game value (a common usage remaining amount) when a re-game is performed using a stored ball recorded on the IC card 125. The leftmost column in the figure shows the date, and further shows the total of the IC card renewal amount, the special prize issue amount, and the replay usage amount, and each billed amount and the difference amount. If the total amount of replay use is B3 or C3, then B3 = B3 ′ × 1.35, C3 = C3 ′ × 1.35. Here, B3 ′ and C3 ′ are the amount actually used for replaying, that is, the purchase amount of the game value using the IC card storage ball, and the amount obtained by adding 35% as a fee to the amount. Is the total amount. In addition, a charge amount charged to each game hall from the prize exchange management company 19 is calculated and displayed. In the case of the IC card renewal amount, the total amount B1 becomes the billing amount as it is. In the case of the special prize issue amount, B2 × 1.01 obtained by adding a fixed fee to the total amount B2 is the amount charged. In the case of the amount of re-game use, B3 '× 1.3 is charged, with a certain fee added to the amount actually used for re-play, that is, the purchase value B3' of game value using an IC card. Forehead. In the case of Hall C, the billing calculation is the same as that for Hall B as shown. Further, the difference between the card charges shown in the bottom line of FIG. 8 is actually charged to each amusement hall from the prize exchange management company 19. Further, the total of the score data written as accumulated ball data on the IC card by the point writing processing devices 9a and 9b, that is, the total data of the premium score paid out by the game hall 1 is stored in the central management computer 20 of the premium exchange management company 19. The centralized management computer 20 may aggregate and display the prize score total for each game hall based on the transmitted data. In that case, the profit for each game hall can be calculated based on the aggregated data of the game value (common usage balance) usage amount for each game hall shown in FIG. 12 described later and this premium score total data, The accounting of the amusement hall is glazed to prevent tax evasion.
[0056]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the card-by-card tabulated data tabulated by the centralized management computer of the gift exchange management company.
[0057]
In the figure, the card number of the IC card is shown in the top line, and the accumulated amount of the IC card of the previous month is shown in the line below it. In addition, the IC card storage renewal increase amount and usage amount for each day from October 1 to October 31 are shown. For example, on October 1, it can be seen that the IC card with the card number 12001 has been updated by 5,300 yen and 15,000 yen has been used. Then, the sum of the monthly renewal amount and usage amount from October 1st to October 31st is calculated and shown, and the total usage amount is subtracted from the sum of the previous month's remaining amount and the sum of the renewal amount. The amount will be the remaining 30,400 yen of the IC card as of October 31. A usage type column is provided on the right side of the usage amount column. A indicates special prize exchange, B indicates replay use, and C indicates catalog prize exchange.
[0058]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing tabulation of accident card data.
The card number of the accident card is shown in the leftmost column in the figure. In the case of a lost card, the card number of the IC card that has been reported after that is reported from the lost person. For example, in the case of the IC card with the card number 12003 in FIG. 9, the 6,500 yen savings data is updated and updated on October 1 and is not used or updated at all. And since there was a declaration that the card number 12003 was lost on October 2, 1990, the IC card was registered as an accident card by the declaration, and an asterisk (*) was added in front of the amount shown in FIG. Attached and displayed. On the other hand, the card with the card number 12004 shown in FIG. 10 is an IC card whose balance has been tampered. As can be seen from the data in the column of the card number 12004 shown in FIG. Despite being “0”, 36,000 yen was used on October 1, and it can be seen that the balance was falsified as of October 1. Therefore, it is registered as an accident card as of October 1st. The accident card whose balance has been tampered with is displayed with a asterisk (*) in front of the balance number as shown in FIG. The accident card information shown in FIG. 10 is transmitted to each of the game halls 1, 11, member stores 14, 15, etc., and if the accident card is used in those places, the accident processing can be performed by immediately sounding an alarm or the like. So that
[0059]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing sales data by member store.
The top line in the figure shows the store name of each member store, and the numbers below it indicate sales using IC cards 125 for each member store from October 1st to October 31st. The amount is shown. The total sales for the month are calculated and shown, and below the total sales are the fees paid by each member store to the free gift exchange management company 19. As shown in the figure, the commission is 3% of the total sales. The remaining amount obtained by subtracting the commission from the total sales is the transfer amount paid to each member store from the gift exchange management company 19.
[0060]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing data obtained by tabulating data relating to sales and use of game value in the game hall 1 and prize exchange.
[0061]
In the figure, “game value sales amount” means the sale value of game value sold by the game value writer 2 in each of the game halls 1 and 11, from October 1 to October 31. The total sales amount for one month and the total are shown. The “game value usage amount” means a game usage amount added as a game point by the card processing machines 3a and 3b using the common usage remaining amount of the IC card 125, from October 1 to October. The total amount used for one month up to the 31st is shown. The “replay usage amount” is the amount used when replaying using IC card storage balls, and the amount actually used for replaying, that is, purchase of game value using an IC card. It is the amount obtained by adding a fee (35%) to the amount b3 ′. The “fee” is a fee that the game hall obtains for the amount of re-game use. As shown in the figure, the amount actually used for the game, that is, the purchase of game value using an IC card. There is a 30% fee for the amount b3 '. In the bottom row of FIG. 12, the billing amount charged by the game hall to the prize exchange management company 19 is shown.
[0062]
In the figure, the “total amount of premium exchange points” is the total amount of premiums exchanged at the amusement hall. Specifically, general premium exchange amounts, special premium exchange amounts, premium exchange amounts using catalogs and storage balls It is the sum with the forehead. The “IC card renewal amount” is an renewal amount obtained by updating the stored ball data recorded on the IC card. Specifically, it is the sum of the free gift exchange amount using the catalog and the stored ball amount. . It should be noted that the catalog prize exchange amount does not include the amount exchanged for the catalog prize using the number of balls stored.
[0063]
Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described.
(1) In the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125, information for distinguishing between the case where the game value is secured using the stored ball data stored in the IC card 125 and the case where the game value is secured by inserting money or the like is stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125. You may make it memorize | store. In this way, when the game value sales amount (see FIG. 12) is tabulated, it is possible to calculate the sales using the stored ball data at the time of replay.
[0064]
(2) You may make it use restrictions on the value for games secured using the stored ball data at the time of re-game. For example, it can be used only in a game hall that uses game data to secure gaming value, can be used only in that game hall and its affiliated stores, or can be used in a predetermined area to which the game hall belongs. In addition, an expiration date for use may be provided for the gaming value. In the case of providing such a restriction, the game store code corresponding to each reserved game value is stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125, and the game store code is checked when the card is used. It is necessary to check whether the IC card can be used.
[0065]
(3) The aforementioned fee for using the IC card 125 for replay may be eliminated. Further, this fee may be stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125. By doing so, the above-described fee setting unit 49a becomes unnecessary. When the fees are stored in the integrated circuit 126, it is necessary to store the fees of each amusement store corresponding to each amusement store code, and the code of the amusement store where the fee is stored, that is, the code of the amusement store where the fee is set is stored. Remember. In this way, the fee for replaying at another store can be made reasonable. In addition, since it is possible to make the fee a profit of the amusement store where the savings are made, even if there is no particular restriction on the amusement store where the fee is determined by the amusement store and can be replayed, The commission income can be made reasonable.
[0066]
(4) When replaying using a stored ball, an upper limit may be set for the amount of stored ball that can be used for a day at a certain game hall as necessary.
[0067]
(5) A part or all of the stored information other than the card number and security code stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125 is used for the sales centralized management computer 13 for each hall, the sales management for each member store, and the gift exchange centralized management computer for each hall. 22, the information stored in the card when each card is used and the card information stored in the central management computers 13 and 20 may be collated to perform so-called spin number management.
[0068]
(6) Without using the special prize 129, the stored ball data stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125 may be directly cashed.
[0069]
(7) The prize processing device 8 may be divided into a plurality of devices for each function such as the above-described special prize payout function, general prize receipt payout function, and prize exchange function using a catalog. Moreover, you may make it make the salesclerk of a game store perform operation of the prize processing apparatus 8. FIG.
[0070]
(8) When the IC card 125 is inserted into the game value writer 2 and the game value is written, instead of inserting money into the game value writer 2, the inserted IC card 125 is stored. The bank account of the player who owns the IC card 125 is called from the information, and the game value is stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125 using a part of the deposit in the account. Also good. That is, the approval for purchasing the game value may be approved in real time using the bank POS. In this case, the exchange of data between the gaming value writing machine 2 and the bank 21 may be performed via the centralized management computer 13 of the sales centralized management company 12 for each hall, or the gaming value writing. Data may be directly transmitted and received between the amusement hall where the machine 2 is installed and the bank 21. In addition, when making a settlement in real time using the bank POS, the purchase price of the game value is reduced from the deposit in the player's account and the game value in the account of the game hall where the game value is purchased is purchased. The purchase amount is added to the deposit.
[0071]
(9) A credit function may be given to the IC card 125. In other words, when a prize is exchanged or a game is performed using the IC card 125, an amount distribution credit desired by the player after confirming the identity based on the ID data stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125 is used. It is also possible to exchange prizes and play games using the credited amount. Then, the player's account in the bank is specified based on the ID data, and it is withdrawn from the deposit in the account at a later date.
[0072]
(10) Each time the IC card 125 is used in the game hall, the stamp data such as the number of uses in the game hall is accumulated and stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125, and the stamp data reaches a predetermined amount. You may make it provide the privilege which exists in the player.
[0073]
(11) Based on the ID data stored in the integrated circuit 126 of the IC card 125, the gaming behavior pattern may be grasped for each player in the game hall. For example, for each player, the game history such as when and how long the game has been played on which game machine is totaled by the hall management computer 10, and the player's preference for the game machine is grasped. When a gaming machine is installed, a direct mail or the like is used to notify the player to that effect.
[0074]
(12) As a result of the game by the gaming machines 4 and 5, the player owns the valuable value owned by the player in the form of a ball or coin, and counts it with a ball counter or coin counter, and the counting result is stored in an IC card. It may be stored as stored ball data.
[0075]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to improve the player's convenience by enabling the savings by the savings addition updating means and allowing the remaining addition by the remaining addition updating means according to the payment amount input. Can do. Furthermore, the conversion means enables a game by a gaming machine using the stored ball data and further enhances the convenience. Further, since the conversion means is constituted by a conversion device and a management computer and is provided separately from the recording medium processing device, the recording medium processing device itself is provided individually corresponding to the gaming machine. Therefore, it is sufficient to use a normal recording medium processing device that allows a game machine to play using the remaining amount data, and it is necessary to provide a special function for enabling a game using the stored ball data purposely. There is no. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the complexity of performing a re-game using the valuable value possessed by the player as a result of the game by the gaming machine without adding a system change as much as possible. Also, the fee setting means, the size of the data subtracted from貯玉data as a commission when converting貯玉data to balance data is set, the convenience of the arcade are also improved.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the invention, the conversion amount when the stored ball data is converted into the remaining amount data can be selected by the operation of the selection operation means, and further. The convenience of the player can be improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a system block diagram showing an outline of an example of a gaming system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing a main part of a game hall.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the IC card.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an integrated circuit of an IC card.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing a special prize.
FIG. 6 is a front view showing the contents printed on a receipt.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a central management computer of a prize exchange management company and various devices connected to the central management computer.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing total data by hole that is totaled by a centralized management computer of a gift exchange management company.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the card-by-card tabulated data tabulated by the centralized management computer of the gift exchange management company.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing total data of an accident card that is totaled by a centralized management computer of a gift exchange management company.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing sales data for each member store that has been tabulated by the centralized management computer of the gift exchange management company.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing data related to sales and use of game value in a game arcade and data related to prize exchange.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 is a game hall, 2 is a game value writing machine, 3a and 3b are card processing machines, 4 is a card type pachinko gaming machine, 5 is a card type slot machine, 8 is a prize processing device, 10 is a management computer for halls, 13 is a centralized sales management computer for each hall, 20 is a centralized sales management computer for sales and merchandise exchange by member store, 42 is an IC card slot, 35 is a PIN number input key, 29 is an amount / remaining amount indicator, and 44 is a selection button. , 30 is a replay usage amount display, 45 is a confirmation button, 31 is a card remaining amount display, 49 is a control unit, 52 is an IC card insertion slot, 53 is a card remaining amount display, 54 is a usage amount selection button, and 79 is IC card insertion / ejection port, 95 is a numeric keypad, 94 is a point indicator, 97 is a special prize dispensing key, 102 is a confirmation key, 103 is a transaction end key, 98 is a receipt dispensing key, 100 is Part number designation key, 101 prize number specified key, 125 is an IC card.

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A remaining amount data storage means for storing remaining amount data used for a game by a gaming machine owned by a player according to identification information recorded on a recording medium;
Based on the payment amount data and the identification information of the recording medium, a remaining amount data addition updating unit for adding and updating the remaining amount data stored in the remaining amount data storage unit corresponding to the identification information ;
A stored-ball data storage means for storing stored-ball data indicating the magnitude of the valuable value that can be used for prize exchange owned by the player according to identification information recorded on the recording medium;
Based on the value of the valuable value possessed by the player as a result of the game by the gaming machine and the identification information of the recording medium, it is stored in the storage data storage means corresponding to the identification information . A management computer comprising a storage ball addition updating means for adding and updating storage ball data ;
A gaming system provided with a plurality of gaming machines installed in a game arcade and including a recording medium processing device that receives and processes the recording medium ,
A conversion device for receiving the recording medium for performing processing for converting the stored ball data stored in the stored ball data storage means into the remaining amount data corresponding to the identification information recorded on the recording medium; ,
Fee setting means for setting the size of data to be subtracted from the accumulated ball data as a fee when converting the accumulated ball data stored in the accumulated ball data storage means into the remaining amount data by the conversion device and the management computer; The stored ball data stored in the stored ball data storage means corresponding to the identification information recorded on the recording medium received by the conversion device is converted into the remaining amount data according to a predetermined rate to correspond to the identification information. wherein with the balance data adds update stored in the balance data storage means, conversion amount and the fee set from貯玉data corresponding to the identification information stored in the貯玉data storage means to said balance data Te And conversion means for subtracting and updating the fee equivalent amount set in the means ,
The recording medium processing apparatus, to enable a game by game machine using the corresponding balance data stored in the balance data storage means corresponding to the identification information recorded on the recording medium with received A gaming system characterized by controlling the above. The selection operation means for selecting a conversion amount when converting the stored ball data into the remaining amount data is further configured by the conversion device and the management computer . Game system.

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