JP4425482B2 - Gift exchange management device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a prize exchange management device that performs a prize exchange process in which a number corresponding to a prize to be exchanged is subtracted from the number of game media (for example, pachinko balls) acquired by a player. The present invention relates to the setting of the “remaining possible number of endings” of game media that is a reference for ending the free gift exchange process.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The following is known as a conventional example of the prize exchange management apparatus as described above.
[0003]
First, the number of game media (for example, pachinko balls) acquired by the player is input to the prize exchange management device via a recording medium such as a ball number card. Next, when a prize to be exchanged is selected, a prize exchange process is performed in which the number of game media corresponding to the prize to be exchanged is subtracted from the input number of game media. In principle, the prize exchange process is terminated on the condition that the number of game media after subtraction in the prize exchange process is equal to or less than a predetermined “remaining number of ending points”.
[0004]
This “remaining ending number” is set on the basis of the number of game media corresponding to a fraction that does not reach the number that can be exchanged with a general prize (normal prize or special prize). In other words, if the number of game media after subtraction in the prize exchange process is equal to or less than the “remaining number of endings”, the prize exchange process is terminated and a fraction of the game media is returned to the player, or instead. It is premised on handing low-priced gifts.
[0005]
In addition, in the prize exchange process, if an end instruction is issued before the number of game media after subtraction becomes equal to or less than the “remaining possible end number”, confirmation of “Can (forcibly) end?” ( Screen display) is performed, and the prize exchange process is forcibly terminated only when another termination instruction is issued.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, when a prize exchange process is performed, it is necessary to set an exchange rate (yen / piece) for converting a game medium into a value of a prize that can be exchanged. Recently, a plurality of exchange rates are often set and used properly in one amusement hall. For example, when changing the exchange rate depending on the model of the gaming machine that acquired the game media (differences in the installed game island or corner, etc.), or setting the exchange rate higher for non-members at the game hall, etc. There is.
[0007]
In the conventional prize exchange device, a plurality of exchange rates can be set, but only one “transaction end possibility number” can be set. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, there are two types of exchange rates X of 2.5 yen / piece and 4.0 yen / piece, but the ending possible remaining number Y is set to 40.
[0008]
In that case, at an exchange rate X of 2.5 yen / piece, the value (residual value) X × Y = 2.5 (yen / piece) × 40 (pieces) = 100 (yen) corresponding to the remaining number Y that can be completed. Thus, there is no problem in processing the prize exchange process and processing it as a fraction. However, at an exchange rate of 4.0 yen / piece, the remaining value X x Y = 4.0 (yen / piece) x 40 (pieces) = 160 (yen), which can be exchanged for ordinary prizes (at least around 100 yen). It has a possible value and it is impossible to process the prize exchange process and process it as a fraction.
[0009]
On the other hand, if the ending possible remaining number Y is set small (for example, Y = 25) in accordance with the higher exchange rate (X = 4.0 yen / piece), the lower exchange rate (X = 2.5 yen / piece). Number), the remaining value X × Y = 2.5 (yen / piece) × 25 (pieces) = 62.5 (yen) corresponding to the ending possible remaining number Y is not practical.
[0010]
For example, when the number of game media after subtraction in the prize exchange process is 30, the value is 2.5 (yen / piece) × 30 (pieces) = 75 (yen), and cannot be exchanged for general prizes. It can only be processed as a fraction. However, since the number of game media 30 at that time is greater than the remaining quittable number Y = 25, the prize exchange process cannot be completed (unless it is forcibly terminated). The above problems become larger as the difference in exchange rate increases, and it becomes difficult to properly finish the prize exchange process.
[0011]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a prize exchange management device that can always finish an appropriate prize exchange process corresponding to a plurality of exchange rates. And
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In the first invention, the number of game media obtained by a player is the number of game media. And based on exchange rate A prize exchange management device used when exchanging for a prize of value, wherein a plurality of exchange rates for converting the number of game media into the value of exchangeable prizes are stored in advance for a plurality of the same type of game media. As well as each exchange rate Is set as Storage means for preliminarily storing the number of remaining endings, data input means for inputting data including the number of game media and the exchange rate to be selected, and the number of game media and the exchange rate input by the data input means To give a prize exchange process for subtracting the number of game media according to the prize to be exchanged from the number of game media, and to instruct the control means to end the prize exchange process. Ending instruction means, and when the ending instruction is given by the ending instruction means, the control means stores the number of game media after subtraction in the prize exchange process in the storage means. Corresponding to each exchange rate The prize exchange management device is characterized in that the prize exchange process is configured to be terminated on condition that the number of remaining prizes is less than or equal to the number that can be terminated.
[0013]
The second invention relates to the number of game media obtained by a player, the number of game media being the number of the game media. And based on exchange rate A prize exchange management device used when exchanging for a prize of value, wherein a plurality of exchange rates for converting the number of game media into the value of exchangeable prizes are stored in advance for a plurality of the same type of game media. And for each exchange rate Set accordingly Storage means for preliminarily storing the number of remaining endings, data input means for inputting data including the number of game media and the exchange rate to be selected, and the number of game media and the exchange rate input by the data input means The number of game media is subtracted from the number of game media according to the prize to be exchanged, and the number of game media after the subtraction in the prize exchange processing is stored in the storage means. Corresponding to each exchange rate A prize exchange management device comprising: a control means for automatically terminating the prize exchange process when the remaining number of ending qualifications becomes less than or equal to.
[0014]
According to these first or second inventions, the storage means has a plurality of exchange rates. Are stored in advance for a plurality of the same type of game media. , Remaining number of terminations corresponding to each exchange rate In advance Since it is stored, the control means can end the prize exchange process with reference to the number of remaining finishes corresponding to the input exchange rate.
[0015]
In the first invention, the end of the prize exchange process is based on the end instruction by the end instruction means to the control means, but in the second invention, the number of game media after subtraction can be ended. When the remaining number is less than or equal to the remaining number, the gift exchange process is automatically terminated. In the first or second invention, the prize exchange process can be forcibly ended even when the number of game media after the subtraction exceeds the remaining number of ending abilities. .
[0016]
According to a third invention, in the first or second invention, the storage means corresponds to each exchange rate. Rate support information And the data input means replaces the exchange rate with the data input means. Rate support information , And the control means stores the exchange rate stored in the storage means and Rate support information Input by the data input means Rate support information The exchange rate corresponding to is selected.
[0017]
According to this third invention, for example, there is Rate support information When changing the exchange rate corresponding to the above, it is only necessary to change the exchange rate stored in the storage means, and there is no need to change the data input by the data input means.
[0019]
4th The invention relates to the third invention, wherein Rate support information Whether the player is a member of a particular amusement park Information indicating Is included.
[0020]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are diagrams showing an embodiment in which a prize exchange management device according to the present invention is configured as a part of a prize exchange system. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the appearance of the management apparatus, and FIGS. 4 to 6 are diagrams showing the display contents of the display for the clerk in the management apparatus.
[0021]
Hereinafter, the overall configuration of the prize exchange system, the configuration of the prize exchange management device, the operation and the effect, and the modification examples will be sequentially described with respect to the present embodiment.
[0022]
[Overall configuration of the gift exchange system]
First, the overall configuration of the prize exchange system will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0023]
First, “special prizes” to be exchanged in this system will be described. The special prize is a prize that can be exchanged for cash at a prize exchange place or the like outside the amusement place and exchanged for a game medium (pachinko ball) acquired by the player at the amusement place (pachinko shop). This special prize is in the form of a card with a thickness of 2 to 3 mm of different colors for each type (exchange value = amount), for example, 5000 yen (brown), 1000 yen (red), 500 yen (yellow), 100 yen ( Four types are set.
[0024]
The prize exchange system shown in FIG. 1 includes a prize exchange management apparatus M, a management computer 100, a barcode reader 102, a ball card reader 104, game media counters 106a to 106c, a prize dispenser 108, A fraction dispensing machine 110, a receipt issuing machine 120, and a number card issuing machine 122 are provided.
[0025]
Among them, the prize exchange management device M, the barcode reader 102, the ball card reader 104, the game medium counter 106a, the prize dispenser 108 and the fraction dispenser 110 are installed at the prize exchange counter G of the game hall. Is done. Further, the receipt issuing machine 120 and the ball number card issuing machine 122 are combined with the game medium counting machines 106b and 106c, respectively, and installed at the island end (of the gaming machine) or the like in the game hall.
[0026]
The management computer 100 is connected to the free gift exchange management device M, totals free gift exchange information by the management device M, and mainly checks the stock status of normal free gifts (free gifts other than special free gifts).
[0027]
The receipt issuing machine 120 is connected to the game medium counter 106b, and corresponds to information such as a count result by the counter 106b (for example, count result (number of game media), counting date and time, counter number, and exchange rate). As rate support information A receipt E as a recording medium on which “related information” is recorded is issued. On the receipt E, the above information is recorded in the form of a barcode and printed on the surface so as to be visually confirmed.
[0028]
The number-of-balls card issuing machine 122 is connected to the game medium counter 106c and issues a number-of-balls card F as a recording medium on which information such as a counting result by the counter 106c is recorded. On the ball card F, the above information is recorded as card data (by a magnetic stripe, IC, etc.) and printed on the surface so as to be visually confirmed.
[0029]
Here, as “related information” corresponding to the exchange rate, for example, “ball A”, “ball B”, “ball C”, “medal A” set for each type of game medium such as a pachinko ball and a medal, A “rate type name” such as “medal B” can be used. For example, according to the difference of the game island where the receipt issuing machine 120 and the number of card issuing machine 122 are installed, the rate type name of “Tama A” is recorded on the “unlimited” game island, and 2.5 is recorded there. The exchange rate of Yen / piece can be made to correspond, and a general amusement island can record the rate type name of “Tama C” and set it to correspond to the exchange rate of 4.0 Yen / piece.
[0030]
It should be noted that whether information such as the counting result of game media is issued with the receipt E or the card number card F is determined according to the operation policy of each game hall. It is possible to set to issue only the receipt E or only the number card F, issue the number card F to the player with a large counting result, and issue the receipt E to the player with a small number. It is also possible to set as follows. Also, the receipt issuing machine 120 and the card number issuing machine 122 are integrated, and the receipt E and the card F are switched and issued in accordance with predetermined conditions (some counting results, whether or not a registered member will be described later). It is also possible to do.
[0031]
The barcode reader 102 and the ball card reader 104 are respectively connected to the prize exchange management device M, read the barcode of the receipt E and the card data of the ball card F, and transfer it to the management device M. As will be described later, it is also possible to directly transfer data from the game medium counter 106a directly connected to the management apparatus M, or to manually input data directly to the management apparatus M.
[0032]
The prize dispenser 108 is connected to the prize exchange management device M, stores special prizes by type, and automatically dispenses the designated types and number of special prizes based on instructions from the management apparatus M. To do.
[0033]
The fraction thrower 110 is connected to the prize exchange management device M, and when exchanging game media for special prizes, the fraction of game media (pachinko balls) that cannot be converted into special prizes according to instructions from the management apparatus M Throw out. The fraction of game media thrown out is returned to the player. However, if the processing for the fraction is troublesome, or if there is no game time even if it is returned just before closing, it can be set not to return the fraction ball. In that case, for example, a low-priced normal prize (such as gum) instead of a fraction ball is given to the player.
[0034]
[Configuration of the gift exchange management device]
Next, the configuration of the gift exchange management apparatus M will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.
[0035]
<Main composition>
In FIG. 2, a prize exchange management device M includes a control unit (control unit) 1, a storage unit (storage unit) 2 connected thereto, an operation unit (data input unit, end instruction unit) 3, a communication unit (data). Input means) 4, a display for clerk 5, and a display 6 for customers.
[0036]
Among these, the storage unit 2 includes a plurality of “exchange rates (yen / piece)” for converting the number of game media into the value of exchangeable prizes, and “remaining ending numbers (pieces) corresponding to the respective exchange rates. ) "Is memorized. The storage unit 2 further stores the “rate type name (related information)” corresponding to each exchange rate. The operation unit 3 and the communication unit 4 have a function as data input means for inputting data including the number of game media and the rate type name.
[0037]
Specifically, the operation unit 3 has a plurality of prize designation buttons 3a and a numeric keypad 3b (FIG. 3A), and is configured so that the above data can be directly manually input by operating the numeric keypad 3b or the like. ing. The communication unit 4 constitutes a communication interface for inputting the data from the barcode reader 102, the ball card reader 104, and the game medium counter 106a to the control unit 1.
[0038]
And the control part 1 respond | corresponds to the rate kind name (for example, "ball A") input by the data input means 3 and 4 based on the exchange rate and rate kind name (related information) memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 2. The exchange rate to be selected (for example, 2.5 yen / piece) is selected. Further, the control unit 1 subtracts the number of game media corresponding to the prize to be exchanged from the number of game media based on the number of game media input by the data input means 3 and 4 and the selected exchange rate. The “premium exchange process” is performed.
[0039]
In addition to the premium designation button 3a and the numeric keypad 3b, the operation unit 3 provides an “end” button (not shown) as an end instruction unit for instructing the control unit 1 to end the gift exchange process. have.
[0040]
Next, the store clerk display unit 5 displays a setting screen (FIGS. 4 and 5) for a rate type name, exchange rate and the number of remaining endings to be stored in the storage unit 2, and a screen for gift exchange processing (FIG. 6). It has the function to display. As shown in FIG. 3A, the store clerk display unit 5 is configured as a color display touch panel type liquid crystal display provided on the same side (store clerk side) as the operation unit 3 or the like.
[0041]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the customer display unit 6 is provided on the opposite side (customer side) to the store clerk display unit 5, and information such as the type and number of the prizes is displayed in the character exchange process. It is comprised as a liquid crystal display which displays only by.
[0042]
<Other configuration>
2 includes a speaker 7, a journal issuing unit 8, a mode switching key 9 (refer to FIG. 3A), a timer 10, and a storage medium processing unit connected to the control unit 1. 11 and a power supply unit 12. Among these, the speaker 7 emits a sound at the time of data reading and the journal issuing unit 8 is configured to print and issue the handling data on the journal. The mode switching key 9 is used for switching between “premium exchange mode” and “setting / registration mode”.
[0043]
The storage medium processing unit 11 is for writing / reading on a removable storage medium such as SmartMedia (trademark). As a result, information such as handling data is transferred via the storage medium, or the setting of the gift exchange management device M is changed by reading the setting contents from the storage medium in which various settings are recorded by another device. Is possible. A storage medium insertion slot 13 (FIG. 3A) is provided corresponding to the storage medium processing unit 11.
[0044]
The communication unit 4 is a communication interface with the management computer 100, the prize dispenser 108, and the fraction ball dispenser 110 in addition to the barcode reader 102, the ball card reader 104, and the game medium counter 106a. Also serves.
[0045]
[Operation]
Next, the operation and the like of the entire prize exchange pipe system according to the present embodiment will be roughly classified into (1) setting of exchange rate and remaining number of endings, (2) issuance of recording medium, and (3) prize exchange processing. .
[0046]
(1) Setting of exchange rate etc. (FIGS. 4, 5, and 7)
When setting / registering the rate type name, the exchange rate and the remaining number of endings (storage operation in the storage unit 2) in the gift exchange management apparatus M, first, the mode switching key 9 is used to switch to the “setting / registration mode”. Call the exchange rate setting screen (FIG. 4).
[0047]
In this exchange rate setting screen (FIG. 4), the rate type name (ball A, etc.) and the corresponding exchange rate are classified into 3 types for pachinko balls (balls A to C) and 2 types for medals according to the type of game medium ( A total of five types of medals A and B) can be set. More specifically, when “1: Yes” is entered for the rate type name to be set on the screen, the exchange rate input position is displayed in a frame, and the exchange rate is entered on the numeric keypad.
[0048]
In the example of FIG. 4, “ball A → 2.5 yen / piece”, “ball B → 3.0 yen / piece”, “ball C → 4.0 yen / piece”, “medal A” for each rate type name. “16.6 yen / piece” and “medal B → 20.0 yen / piece” are set (see FIG. 7). When only one type of ball A is set as the pachinko ball exchange rate, the ball B and the ball C are excluded. Specifically, “2: Do not enter” is input to a target that is not the target (in this case, the exchange rate input position is not displayed).
[0049]
Next, a setting screen (FIG. 5) for the number of remaining endings is called. On this screen, the number of remaining endings corresponding to each exchange rate type name (ball A or the like) is entered using the numeric keypad.
[0050]
In the example of FIG. 5, “ball A → 40”, “ball B → 34”, “ball C → 25”, “medal A → 7”, “medal B → 5” for each rate type name. Is set (see FIG. 7). Note that the input window is not displayed for those for which “2: Never” is entered on the exchange rate setting screen (FIG. 4).
[0051]
When the above setting / registration is completed, the mode switching key 9 is used to switch to the “exchange mode”.
[0052]
(2) Issuance of recording media (Fig. 1)
First, the game media (pachinko balls) acquired by the player through the game are counted by the game media counter 106b or 106c. Data including the counting result (the number of game media) and the rate type name by the game media counter 106b or 106c is recorded on the receipt E or the ball number card F as a recording medium, and the receipt issuing machine 120 or the ball number card issuance. Issued from the machine 122.
[0053]
(3) Premium exchange process (FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 6)
When this prize exchange process is performed, the prize exchange management apparatus M is set to the “exchange mode” by the mode switching key 9.
[0054]
First, the player brings the receipt E or the number card F to the prize exchange counter G, and causes the barcode reader 102 or the number card reader 104 to read data such as a counting result and a rate type name. The read count result is recorded as the number of game media used for the prize exchange in the prize exchange management device M, and is displayed on the store clerk display unit 5 and the customer display unit 6. When a plurality of receipts E or balls F are continuously read, the total value of the counting results is recorded and displayed as the total number of game media.
[0055]
At this time, the control unit 1 of the management apparatus M corresponds to the rate type name (for example, “ball A”) input by the data input means 3 and 4 based on the exchange rate and the rate type name stored in the storage unit 2. Select and set the exchange rate (ball A → 2.5 yen / piece). Further, the control unit 1 calculates the remaining ending possible number (40) corresponding to the selected exchange rate (2.5 yen / piece) based on the exchange rate and the ending possible remaining number stored in the storage unit 2. Select and set.
[0056]
When the data on the receipt E or the number card F cannot be read, the store clerk manually inputs the data by operating the operation unit 3 of the management device M based on the print information that can be visually confirmed. In addition, the number of game media can be directly input by counting by the game media counter 106a directly connected to the management apparatus M.
[0057]
(3-1) Special prize replacement process
When the player wishes to exchange for a special prize, the following processing is performed after data input / display.
[0058]
First, when the special prize button is pressed out of the prize buttons 3a of the operation unit 3 in the prize exchange management device M, the number of game media inputted by the control unit 1 is changed to the special prize based on the selected exchange rate. Converted automatically. Thereby, the type and number of exchangeable special prizes are obtained. At that time, the number of game media corresponding to the converted special prize is subtracted from the number of input game media, and the remaining number of game media (number of game media after subtraction) is obtained.
[0059]
Then, displays P1 and P3 such as the number of special prizes are displayed on the screen for prize exchange processing (FIG. 6) of the display section 5 for shop assistants. In this case, the upper display P1 shows the type name, color display, and number of special prizes. In the lower display P3, the amount of special prizes, the number of registrations (the number of game media calculated backward at the exchange rate) and the number are displayed. In the middle display P2, the remaining number of game media is shown in addition to the selected rate type name (ball A) and the number of game media input (total number). The customer display unit 6 displays the type and number of special prizes using only characters.
[0060]
In the example shown in FIG. 6, 18308 are input as the number of game media (total number), which are [extra large (5000 yen) = 8, large (1000 yen) = 5, medium (500 yen) = 1, small (100 yen) = 2 special prizes, and the remaining number of game media after subtraction is 28. Since the remaining number (28) is equal to or less than the set remaining ending possible number (40), the gift exchange process can be completed.
[0061]
Therefore, when an end instruction is issued by pressing the “end” button of the operation unit 3 (end operation), a corresponding type and number of special prizes are thrown out from the prize dispenser 108 according to a command from the management apparatus M. The prize exchange process ends. The store clerk compares the color display color in the display P1 on the screen for gift exchange processing (FIG. 6) of the store clerk display unit 5 with the color of the special gift, and the corresponding special gift is thrown out accurately. Check if it exists.
[0062]
When the special prize is successfully thrown out, the display on the display unit 5 for the clerk and the display unit 6 for the customer returns to a predetermined standby state. If there is an error in the special prize that has been thrown out, the store clerk collects it and passes the normal special prize back to the player (by hand or by individual operation of the prize dispenser 108).
[0063]
(3-2) Normal prize exchange process
When the player wishes to exchange for a normal prize, the following processing is performed after data input / display.
[0064]
The store clerk takes out the normal prize according to the prize order of the player, and presses the corresponding normal prize button among the prize buttons 3a of the operation unit 3. Then, each time the prize button is pressed, the number of game media corresponding to the normal prize is subtracted from the inputted number of media, and is displayed on the store clerk display unit 5 and the customer display unit 6.
[0065]
At the time when an end instruction is given by pressing the “end” button (end operation) on the operation unit 3, the remaining number of game media (number of game media after subtraction) is equal to or less than the “remaining number of ends”. Then, the gift exchange process is finished. In that case, if the game medium is a pachinko ball, the remaining number of fraction balls are thrown out from the fraction ball dispenser 110, or a normal prize instead of the fraction ball is handed to the player from the store clerk.
[0066]
On the other hand, if the remaining number of game media exceeds the “remaining ending number” at the time when the end instruction is given by pressing the “end” button, for example, “(forcibly)” is displayed on the store clerk display unit 5. A message requesting completion confirmation such as “Can I exit?” Is displayed. In response to this, the prize exchange process is forcibly terminated only when an end instruction is issued by pressing the “end” button again.
[0067]
(3-3) Other
In the above prize exchange process, the case where the corresponding exchange rate “2.5 yen / piece” and the remaining ending possible number “40” are set by inputting the rate type name “ball A” has been described as an example. When other rate type names such as “ball B” and “medal A” are input, exchange rates and remaining ending numbers corresponding to the respective rate type names are set as shown in FIG. .
[0068]
[Function and effect]
Next, the operation and effect of the gift exchange management device of this embodiment will be described.
[0069]
According to the present embodiment, since the storage unit 2 stores a plurality of exchange rates and the ending possible remaining number corresponding to each exchange rate, the control unit 1 terminates corresponding to the input exchange rate. The prize exchange process can be terminated based on the possible remaining number. For this reason, it is possible to always finish an appropriate gift exchange process corresponding to a plurality of exchange rates.
[0070]
For example, in the case shown in FIG. 7, 40 to 5 types of remaining endible numbers Y corresponding to 5 to 20.0 yen / pieces of 5 types of exchange rates X are used. In any case, it is possible to appropriately finish the prize exchange process with a residual value (X × Y) of 100 to 116 yen corresponding to a general prize of at least about 100 yen.
[0071]
[Modification 1]
For registered members of the game hall, it is possible to attract players by applying a higher exchange rate than ordinary customers other than members. Therefore, the following modifications can be considered by using “member information” that can confirm that the player is a member of a specific game hall.
[0072]
First, a member card in which member information is recorded in advance is issued to a player registered as a member. Then, the membership card reader 124 for reading the information of the membership card is connected to, for example, the game medium counter 106a (FIG. 1). Thereby, when the membership information of the membership card is read at the time of counting the game media, the rate type name (for example, “ball B” or “medal B”) corresponding to the member exchange rate higher than that of the general customer, Otherwise, the rate type name (for example, “ball A” or “medal A”) corresponding to the exchange rate for general customers can be recorded on the recording medium (for example, the card number F).
[0073]
The member information may be input as it is to the premium exchange management apparatus M as a kind of the “related information”. That is, the member information may be stored in the storage unit 2 as “related information” corresponding to the exchange rate, and the control unit 1 may select an exchange rate corresponding to the input member information based on the member information. .
[0074]
[Modification 2]
In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which it is determined whether or not to end the giveaway exchange process based on the remaining number of endings when an ending instruction is given by pressing the “END” button as the ending instruction unit. Is not limited to this. In other words, during the prize exchange process, each time the number of game media is subtracted, the remaining number is compared with the ending possible remaining number, and the prize is automatically exchanged when the remaining number becomes equal to or less than the ending possible remaining number. You may comprise so that a process may be complete | finished.
[0075]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the storage means has a plurality of exchange rates. Are stored in advance for a plurality of the same type of game media. , Remaining number of terminations corresponding to each exchange rate In advance Since it is stored, the control means can end the prize exchange process with reference to the number of remaining finishes corresponding to the input exchange rate. For this reason, There are multiple types of game media of the same type Corresponding to the exchange rate, it is possible to always finish an appropriate gift exchange process.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment in which a prize exchange management device according to the present invention is configured as a part of a prize exchange system.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the prize exchange management device shown in FIG. 1 and the relationship with devices connected thereto.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are views showing the appearance of the gift exchange management device shown in FIG. 1, wherein FIG. 3A is a front view showing a store clerk side, and FIG. 3B is a rear view showing a customer side;
4 is a diagram showing an example of an “exchange rate setting screen” among the display contents on the display section for the store clerk of the gift exchange management apparatus shown in FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a “screen for setting the number of remaining endings” among the display contents on the display unit for the clerk of the gift exchange management device shown in FIG.
6 is a diagram showing an example of a “screen when exchanging special prizes” among the display contents in the display section for the clerk of the prize exchange management apparatus shown in FIG. 3; FIG.
7 is a chart showing an example of setting an exchange rate and the number of remaining endings in the prize exchange management device shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is a chart showing an example of setting the exchange rate and the remaining number of endings in the conventional prize exchange management device.
[Explanation of symbols]
E Receipt
F card number card
G prize exchange counter
M prize exchange management device
1 Control unit (control means)
2 Storage unit (storage means)
3 Operation part (data input means, end instruction means)
4 Communication part (data input means)
Display for 5 clerk
6 Display for customer
100 Management computer
102 Bar code reader
104 ball card reader
106a-106c game media counter
108 prize dispenser
110 fraction thrower
120 Receipt issuing machine
122 Number of card issuing machine
124 membership card reader

Claims (4)

A prize exchange management device used when exchanging game media acquired by a player for a prize of value based on the number of game media and the exchange rate .
A plurality of exchange rates for converting the number of game media into the value of exchangeable prizes are stored in advance for a plurality of the same type of game media, and the ending possible remaining number is set corresponding to each exchange rate. Storage means for storing in advance;
Data input means for inputting data including the number of game media and the exchange rate to be selected;
Control means for performing a prize exchange process for subtracting the number of game media corresponding to the prize to be exchanged from the number of game media based on the number of game media and the exchange rate input by the data input means;
An end instruction means for instructing the control means to end the gift exchange process,
When there is an end instruction from the end instructing means, the control means has the number of game media after subtraction in the prize exchange process equal to or less than the remaining ending possible number corresponding to each exchange rate stored in the storage means. The prize exchange management device is configured to terminate the prize exchange process on the condition that A prize exchange management device used when exchanging game media acquired by a player for a prize of value based on the number of game media and the exchange rate .
A plurality of exchange rates for converting the number of game media into the value of exchangeable prizes are stored in advance for a plurality of the same type of game media, and the ending possible remaining number is set corresponding to each exchange rate. Storage means for storing in advance;
Data input means for inputting data including the number of game media and the exchange rate to be selected;
Based on the number of game media and the exchange rate input by the data input means, a prize exchange process for subtracting the number of game media corresponding to the prize to be exchanged from the number of game media is performed, and a subtraction in the prize exchange process is performed. And a control means for automatically terminating the prize exchange process when the number of subsequent game media becomes equal to or less than the number of remaining finishable corresponding to each exchange rate stored in the storage means. Gift exchange management device. The storage means further stores rate correspondence information corresponding to each exchange rate,
The data input means inputs the rate correspondence information instead of the exchange rate,
The control means selects an exchange rate corresponding to the rate correspondence information input by the data input means based on the exchange rate and rate correspondence information stored in the storage means. Or the prize exchange management device according to 2;   4. The prize exchange management device according to claim 3, wherein the rate correspondence information includes information indicating whether or not the player is a member of a specific game hall.

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