JP4522523B2 - Play system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a play system of a playground such as a pachinko hall, and in particular, playing using a recording medium such as a card, and identifying valuable information such as the number of pachinko balls obtained as a result of the game, The present invention relates to a game system characterized by being recorded in a storage unit of the game system corresponding to the reference numerals and used for continuing the game or exchanging premiums.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a card-type game system for playing a game by purchasing a prepaid card for renting a pachinko ball has been introduced in a pachinko parlor. This is composed of a pachinko ball lending card vending machine, a card reader provided for each game machine, a game machine, and a management device for managing them.
[0003]
When a card purchased at a card vending machine is inserted into a card reader installed for each game machine, the card reader determines whether the card data is true or false, and the card reader determines whether the card data is true. Valuable value information (number of pachinko balls or amount) is displayed on the provided display means. Here, when a pachinko ball lending button provided on the game table is pressed, a predetermined number of the pachinko balls are paid out to the upper plate of the game table and play is possible. Here, the ball count data recorded on the card is reduced by the amount paid out and recorded on the card. In addition, when a player acquires a pachinko ball as a result of the game, he or she carries it to a counting register installed in the amusement hall, or counts the number of balls by a counter provided for each game table, and the counting result is obtained. Acquire the recorded prize exchange card and exchange it for a prize.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in such a system, two kinds of cards, that is, a prepaid card for lending a pachinko ball and a free gift exchange card are required, and management becomes complicated. In addition, since these cards are used only once, it is necessary to prepare a new card each time the card is issued, which increases costs. Furthermore, since the prepaid card cannot be refunded even if the frequency remains, it may be used again on another business day by taking it home after the game ends. For this reason, protection against counterfeiting and alteration was necessary for credit guarantee. The conventional system has the above problems.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To solve the above problems, the present invention includes a plurality of game board, a plurality of play media lending machine corresponding to the plurality of game board, and a recording medium issuing apparatus for issuing a plurality of recording media, said recording medium a recording medium recovery apparatus for recovering the POS register for performing prize exchange based on pre-stored information to the recording medium, a data management device that collectively manages various game information in said plurality of game boards, the various a memory device for storing game information, in a game system comprising a communication unit, a connecting these, the recording medium issuing apparatus, each of the plurality of recording media identification code is recorded for identifying the recording medium issued while the storage device stores the value information corresponding to the identification code and the identification code of each of the plurality of recording media, the recording medium is the play media lending machine, the recording medium times When installed in either the device or the POS register, the data management device collates the recorded content of the recording medium with the recorded content stored in the storage device, and only when they match, the game medium When processing in the lending machine, the recording medium collection device, and the POS register is executed, and valuable value information corresponding to the identification code of the recording medium changes in the processing, it corresponds to the identification code of the recording medium in the storage device Updating the valuable value information, the recording medium is dedicated for lending, and the recording medium issuing device issues the recording medium by adding a rental fee for the recording medium to a fee corresponding to the valuable value information, The lending fee is returned by the recording medium collection device when the recording medium is collected, or all the valuable values are attached to the POS cash register. When the information is settled and the game is finished, the POS register is added to a valuable value corresponding to the identification code of the recording medium, and can be used for prize exchange. The POS register is used as the identification code of the recording medium. The recording medium is collected after exchanging premiums corresponding to the value obtained by adding the corresponding valuable value and the rental fee of the recording medium .
[0006]
With this configuration, the present invention makes it easier for the data management device to detect the forgery, alteration, etc. of the recording medium by stopping the processing of each device when the recorded contents do not match. In addition, it is possible to carry out lending processing of a game medium such as a pachinko ball and gift exchange processing with a single type of recording medium, so that operation management of a card or the like as a recording medium can be simplified. Also, always stores value information in the latest state in the storage equipment, forgery, and the even more difficult crime falsification, it is possible to improve the reliability of the entire game system.
[0007]
According to the present invention , the recording medium is dedicated for lending, and the recording medium issuing device issues the recording medium by adding the lending fee of the recording medium to a fee corresponding to the valuable value information, and the recording medium The collection device returns the rental fee at the time of collecting the recording medium, thereby improving the collection efficiency of the recording medium and enabling recycling. Further, the rental fee can be used for gift exchange at the POS cash register, and the recording medium can be collected by the POS cash register in addition to the recording medium collecting device. Therefore, the convenience of collecting the recording medium can be increased, the collection efficiency can be improved, and the recycling efficiency can be increased.
[0008]
In the present invention, the recording medium issuing device records game medium lending information including an expiration date of each recording medium on each recording medium to be issued, and the storage device records the game medium recorded on each recording medium. The lending information is stored in association with the identification code corresponding to each recording medium and the valuable value information corresponding to the identification code, and when the recording medium is attached to the game medium lending machine or the POS register, The data management device collates the recording contents including the game medium rental information and the recorded contents of the storage device, and executes processing in the game medium rental machine or the POS register only when they match. Can be configured.
[0009]
Further, in the present invention, the contents recorded in the recording medium can be rewritten, and when the valuable information corresponding to the identification code of the recording medium in the storage device is updated, the game medium recorded on the recording medium at the same time It can be set as the structure provided with the means to update rental information. If a rewritable card is used in this way, when the recording medium once used and collected is lent out again, the recording content can be rewritten and lent, for example, a recording medium such as a card can be used repeatedly. Thus, the operation cost of a recording medium such as a card can be reduced.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko parlor, at least one pachinko ball lending card vending machine 1, pachinko ball lending card collection machine 24, storage device (server) 23, POS cash register 22, game system data management device 21, and each game machine are provided. A ball lending machine 7 and a game machine 11 will be installed. These devices are connected to each other by communication means.
[0011]
The gaming table 11 is provided with a pachinko ball paying means, a gaming table control means 20, a pachinko ball lending button 12, a pachinko ball lending card return button 13, and a valuable value (amount or number of balls) display 14 (not shown). Further, a pachinko ball storage means 18, a counting display 9, and a pachinko ball counting button 10 are provided corresponding to the game machine, and these are controlled by the control means 20.
[0012]
The game system data management device 21 can be connected to a general management device of a pachinko ball lending card supplier by external communication means, and can transmit sales data and the like.
[0013]
FIG. 2 shows a card 27 as a recording medium used in the game system of FIG. The back side of the card is a magnetic recording surface 28, and the format of data recorded as magnetic data is, for example, as shown in the magnetic data recording format of FIG. The issue number is a series of identification codes given to each card. The card type information is information indicating valuable value information at the time of card purchase such as 5000 yen, 3000 yen, 1000 yen, and the like. When a player inserts money into the card vending machine 1 and presses the purchase button 2, the card vending machine 1 obtains a series of issue numbers, and this issue number and the store number of the issue store, card type, expiration date, etc. Recorded on a card as medium lending information and sold to players. At the same time, the value information and the aforementioned game medium lending information such as the store number, card type, and expiration date corresponding to the issue number are transmitted to the data management device 21 by the communication means to record the card issuance, and the storage device 23 The valuable value information and the game medium lending information are transmitted to and stored in correspondence with the issue number.
[0014]
In the configuration as described above, the game player adds the value corresponding to the desired number of balls and the amount equivalent to the card lending fee to the bill slot 5 or coin slot 4 of the pachinko ball lending card vending machine 1. Insert the total amount of money and press the sales button 2 to purchase a pachinko ball lending card of the desired value. When selling a card, the pachinko ball lending card vending machine 1 obtains a series of issuance numbers and records the issuance number on the card in association with game media information such as a store number and a card type. Also, in correspondence with the card issuance number, store the game number rental information such as the store number, card type and valuable value information of the card is transmitted to the game system data management device 21 by communication means, and the card issuance is recorded. The information is transmitted to the storage device 23, and the information is stored for each card issue number.
[0015]
The player selects an arbitrary game machine and inserts the purchased pachinko ball rental card into the card reader 8 of the ball rental machine 7 provided corresponding to the game machine 11. The card reader 8 reads the game medium rental information of the card and transmits it to the game system data management device 21. The game system data management device 21 collates the game medium rental information with the store number recorded in the storage device 23 corresponding to the issue number, the game medium rental information such as the card type, or valuable value information. If they match, it is determined to be true, and if they do not match, it is determined to be false.
[0016]
If the game system data management device 21 determines that the data is false, a code indicating that is transmitted to the ball lending machine 7, and the ball lending machine 7 stops processing. Then, the game system data management device 21 operates an alarm device (not shown) to notify the game hall manager or the like of the abnormality. If it is determined that the data is true, a code indicating that fact and valuable value information are transmitted to the ball lending machine 7, and the ball lending machine 7 transmits the valuable value information to the control means 20 of the gaming machine 11. The control means 20 displays the valuable value information on the display 14. When a player presses the pachinko ball lending button 12, a predetermined unit of pachinko balls are paid out to the upper plate 15 of the game table 11, and the pachinko ball payout information is sent as sales information to the game system data management device 21 through communication means. To do. At this time, the control means 20 subtracts the valuable value corresponding to the number of pachinko balls paid out from the original valuable value information, and updates the valuable value information displayed on the display 14. At the same time, the valuable information corresponding to the card issue number stored in the storage device 23 is updated to the latest one. At the same time, if it is necessary to change the game medium lending information recorded on the card, the contents are updated by the card reader 8. When the game player starts playing and the pachinko balls on the upper plate 15 run out, the ball lending button 12 is pressed again to pay out the pachinko balls to the upper plate 15. By repeating such an operation, when the valuable value is lost, the ball lending machine 7 ejects the card from the card reader 8. When a card that has lost its valuable value is attached to the pachinko ball rental card collection machine 24, the card is collected and the card rental fee is returned.
[0017]
On the other hand, the pachinko balls that have accumulated on the lower plate 16 of the game table due to a special prize (big hit) during the game are guided to the pachinko ball storage means 18 and returned to the game device via the pachinko ball counting means. At this time, the number of pachinko balls counted by the counting means is displayed on the counting display 9 by the control means 20. When ending the game, all the pachinko balls are returned to the game device via the counting means, and the pachinko ball lending card return button 13 is pressed to return the card and the game is ended. At this time, the control means 20 of the gaming table 11 adds the valuable value corresponding to the acquired number of balls to the original valuable value information, transmits the valuable value information at the end of the game to the game system data management device 21, and The valuable value information and the like are transmitted to the storage device 23 and stored. At this time, if it is necessary to further change the game medium lending information recorded on the card, the contents are updated by the card reader 8.
[0018]
Based on a portion of the valuable value acquired as a result of the game, a player who wishes to exchange prizes brings the card to a service counter in the amusement hall and reads and reads the game media rental information at the POS register 23 When the game medium lending information is transmitted to the game system data management device 21 by communication means and collated with the data stored in the storage device 23, the game medium lending information matches the data stored in the storage device 23. The POS register 22 displays valuable value information that can be exchanged for prizes, and the player can exchange it for a desired prize within the range of the valuable value. After the prize exchange, the POS register subtracts the valuable value corresponding to the exchanged prize from the original valuable value information, updates the valuable value information, sends it to the game system data management device 21, and further sends it to the storage device 23. The valuable value information stored is updated. At this time, if it is necessary to change the game medium lending information recorded on the card, the contents are updated. After the prize exchange, the card is returned to the player, and the player can resume the game with this card.
[0019]
Also, a player who wants to settle all valuable value information acquired as a result of the game and end the game, bring the card to the service counter, etc., attach the card to the POS cash register, and not shown By pressing the settlement button, the POS register 22 reads the game medium lending information, transmits the read game medium lending information to the game system data management device 21 by communication means, and collates with the data stored in the storage device 23. To do. As a result, when the game medium lending information matches the data stored in the storage device 23, the POS register 22 adds value information of the value obtained by adding the card lending fee to the value corresponding to the card issue number. Displayed, the player can exchange for prizes within the range of the value. After the prize exchange, the card is collected at the POS register.
[0020]
Furthermore, by making it possible to rewrite the card information recorded on the card, the card information collected once used can be rewritten and loaned again by a pachinko ball lending card vending machine, etc., and the card can be recycled. Therefore, the operation management cost of the card can be reduced.
[0021]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, a recording medium such as a card used in a pachinko parlor or the like is recorded with an identification code that can identify each recording medium, and the card store number and card corresponding to this identification code. The type, expiration date, valuable value information, and the like are transmitted to the game system data management device that manages the game system and stored in the storage device. Further, when information such as valuable value information corresponding to the identification code changes depending on the result of the game or the like, the data stored in the storage device or the like is updated to the latest information each time. As a result, when the card is inserted into the card reader, the recorded contents are checked against the information stored in the storage device, and the authenticity is confirmed, so that it becomes easy to find mischief such as forgery or alteration, It is possible to prevent mischief in advance.
[0022]
In addition, when the recording medium is issued, a rental fee for the recording medium is collected. If the recording medium is returned, the rental fee is returned, and the collection rate of the recording medium can be improved. Further, if the information on the recording medium can be rewritten, the recovered recording medium can be recycled by reusing it, and the operation management cost of the recording medium can be reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall system diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a recording medium showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a magnetic data recording format of a recording medium showing an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Pachinko ball lending card vending machine 7 Ball lending machine 8 Pachinko ball lending card insertion slot (card reader insertion slot)
11 Play table 21 Play system data management device 22 POS register 23 Storage device (server)
24 Card collection machine 26 Money return slot 27 Pachinko card 28 Magnetic data recording area

Claims (3)

A plurality of game board, a plurality of play media lending machine corresponding to the plurality of game board, and a recording medium issuing apparatus for issuing a plurality of recording media, a recording medium recovery apparatus for recovering the recording medium, said recording medium A POS register for exchanging prizes based on information stored in advance, a data management device for collectively managing various game information on the plurality of play tables, a storage device for storing the various game information, and In a game system comprising a communication means for connection,
The recording medium issuing apparatus, together with the identification code for identifying each of the recording medium issuing said plurality of recording media recorded, the storage device corresponding to the identification code and the identification code of each of the plurality of recording medium Memorize valuable value information,
When the recording medium is loaded into any of the game medium lending machine, the recording medium collection device, or the POS register, the data management device records the recording content of the recording medium and the recording content stored in the storage device. Only when they match, the processing at the game medium lending machine, the recording medium collection device, and the POS register is executed, and the valuable value information corresponding to the identification code of the recording medium is changed in the processing. When updating the valuable value information corresponding to the identification code of the recording medium in the storage device,
The recording medium is dedicated for lending, and the recording medium issuing device issues the recording medium by adding a lending fee for the recording medium to a fee corresponding to valuable value information,
The rental fee is
When the recording medium recovery device returns when the recording medium is recovered, or when the recording medium is attached to the POS register and all valuable information is settled and the game ends, the POS register In addition to the valuable value corresponding to the identification code of the recording medium, it can be used for gift exchange,
The POS register collects the recording medium after exchanging premiums corresponding to a value obtained by adding a valuable value corresponding to an identification code of the recording medium and a rental fee of the recording medium. system. The recording medium issuing device records game medium lending information including the expiration date of each recording medium on each recording medium to be issued,
The storage device stores the game medium rental information recorded on each recording medium in association with an identification code corresponding to each recording medium and valuable value information corresponding to the identification code,
When the recording medium is loaded into the game medium lending machine or the POS register, the data management device collates the recorded contents of the recording medium and the storage device including the game medium lending information, and these match. 2. The game system according to claim 1 , wherein the process in the game media rental machine or the POS cash register is executed only when the game is performed . The recorded content on the recording medium can be rewritten,
2. The device according to claim 1, further comprising means for simultaneously updating the game medium lending information recorded on the recording medium when updating the valuable value information corresponding to the identification code of the recording medium in the storage device . or claim 2 game system according.

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