JP4574660B2 - Game media ejector - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is used in, for example, a game hall having a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a slot machine, a game machine, and the like, and it is possible to discharge a gaming medium having a fraction of the edge ball or the edge medal in a gaming medium such as a pachinko ball or a medal. about the game medium discharge machine.

  In gaming machines installed in pachinko halls, CR machines can only discharge pachinko balls of a set number (25 balls for 100 yen) by one discharge command from the inter-machine (for example, (See Patent Document 1).

  In addition, of the number of stored balls, the number of balls corresponding to a predetermined amount (for example, 10,000 yen) is set as the number of stored balls for replay, and replay is carried out by discharging the stored balls for the number of stored balls for replay. At that time, the remaining pachinko balls may be discharged by subtracting the replay fee from the number of replay balls. In this replay system, for example, when discharging the number of stored balls (the number of premium game media), the number obtained by multiplying the number of stored balls by a ratio set in advance as a replay fee is subtracted from the number of discharged balls. Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Further, when renting a ball, the number of game media may be lent by subtracting the number of game media corresponding to the consumption tax.
Japanese Patent No. 3497656 Japanese Patent No. 2758272

  As described above, since the CR machine can only discharge a set number of pachinko balls (25 balls for 100 yen), for example, it is not possible to discharge a smaller number of pachinko balls than the set number from the CR machine. In addition, in game media that are discharged by reducing the number of game media corresponding to the replay fee and consumption tax, the number of game media to be discharged may be a fraction less than the set number described above, and the CR machine will reduce that amount. There was a problem that it could not be discharged. Also, in order not to waste fractions, it is necessary to satisfy the set number through games, etc., which is a burden for the player, and the player forgets that the fraction of game media remains, In some cases, it was wasted, which was often disadvantageous for the player.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. When a CR machine or the like is used as a gaming machine, the number of game media has a fraction in the replay of stored balls or the ball rental play by frequency consumption. Even so, an object of the present invention is to provide a game medium ejector that can use fractions.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the game medium discharge machine of the present invention is installed adjacent to the game machine and can discharge the game medium, and the game medium discharge request information based on the amount received. Alternatively, the discharge request information determination means for determining which information is the discharge request information of the game medium related to replay using the acquired game medium again for the game, and the discharge of the game medium based on the amount received In the case of request information, the number of game media to be discharged is calculated by subtracting the number of game media corresponding to the consumption tax from the predetermined number of game media. A discharge game medium number calculating means for calculating the number of discharge game media obtained by subtracting the number of game media corresponding to the replay fee from a predetermined number of game media, and a preset setting among the calculated number of discharge game media The game media to be discharged from the gaming machine by, when the number of game media to be discharged is smaller than the set number, and characterized by including a discharge path switching means for enabling discharge the game medium from the game medium discharge unit To do.

According to the game medium discharge machine, the ejection request information determination Priority determination means, the discharge request information of game medium according to the Replay used again game an ejection request information or acquired game media of game media based on the amount deposited determines which one information type in any information of, based on the determination, the discharge path switching means, in the case of discharging the game medium from the gaming machine, the discharge path in the case of discharging from the game medium discharge unit Can be switched .

Also, the game medium discharge machine of the present invention operates the discharge path switching means in the game medium discharge machine, discharges the set number of game media from the game machine, and then discharges the game media. When the number becomes less than the set number, the game medium is discharged from the game medium discharge unit.

According to the game media ejecting machine of the present invention, when a CR machine or the like is used as a gaming machine, even if the game media number has a fraction, the fractional amount is also used in the replay of the stored ball or the ball rental play by consumption of the frequency. be able to.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a game medium discharge system 1 including a game medium discharge machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a game medium discharge system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In the game medium discharge system 1 of this embodiment, the plurality of pachinko machines 2 and the intermediary machines 3 and 4 functioning as game medium discharge machines connected to each of the plurality of pachinko machines 2, and the plurality of slot machines 5 are provided. The intermediary machine 6 functioning as a game medium discharge machine connected to each is connected to the network 8 via the island computer 7.

  Also, the network 8 records, for example, the settlement machine 10 for returning the frequency (valuable value) balance of the accepted member IC card or the non-member IC card in cash, and information on the accepted member IC card and the number of stored balls. The number of stored balls is referred to from the received receipt, the number of stored balls, the type of prize exchanged according to the number of stored balls and the quantity are displayed, and when the prize dispenser 18 is provided, the type of prize to be paid out to the prize dispenser 18 A prize management machine (POS) 11 for instructing the quantity is connected. Further, a counter 9 is connected to the network 8 for counting the number of pachinko balls and medals that are game media and calculating the number of balls.

  Further, if there is a stored number of balls stored in the management device 13 based on the ID stored in the IC card for the member, a request signal for rewriting the information on the number of stored balls for replay is sent to the management device 13 via the network 8. Replay accepting machine 12 to send and ready to replay, the frequency corresponding to the amount selected with the purchase frequency button for the received banknote amount is updated to the IC card for the member, or the corresponding amount Issuing machine 20 for issuing a non-member IC card in which the frequency is stored, data attached to the upper part of each gaming machine, and displaying information such as a slump graph, the number of starts, the number of jackpots, etc. in each gaming machine For example, information such as a slump graph, the number of starts, the number of jackpots, and the like of the display machine 21 and each gaming machine can be searched, and the search information is displayed on the display unit. Such as data published machine 22 is connected to provide the.

  Information from these devices is output to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 and further transmitted to the card center 16 via the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15. Information communication from the modem 15 to the card center 16 is performed via a general communication line.

  The management device 13 is also connected to, for example, a personal computer 17 including a function for referring to information of the management device 13. Information from the management device 13 is output to each device via the network 8. The management device 13 can be configured by one or a plurality of management devices. In the case of multiple management devices, a card system management device that processes valuable value information such as frequency, and settings for changing the medal rate of gaming machines nails and slot machines based on operating information of gaming machines Examples include a hall computer that tabulates for adjustment, a management device for prize management for managing the number of stocks and deliveries of prizes, a management device for member management such as the number of stored items, etc., and these management devices are connected via a network. The management apparatus 13 can be configured by performing data communication with each other.

  Below, the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 functioning as the game medium ejector according to the present invention, and the management device 13 which is communicably connected to the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 and constitutes the game medium ejection system 1. , And each of the storage media used in the interframe machines 3, 4, 6 will be described.

(Member IC card 30 and non-member IC card 31)
FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a member IC card 30 which is a card-shaped storage medium used by a member player, and FIG. 2B is a non-member which is a card-shaped storage medium used by a non-member player. The perspective view of IC card 31 for an object is shown.

  Here, the member player is registered in the management device on the basis of the ID that identifies the member player from each other, such as address, name, age, gender, favorite stand, contact information, PIN number, etc. A player having the IC card 30 for members. A non-member player means a general player who is not registered as a member.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31 are storage media having an IC chip conventionally used in a gaming system and have a card shape. is doing. For example, the non-member IC card 31 is configured so that the length and width of the card are shorter than that of the member IC card 30 and the thickness is thinner.

  These member IC card 30 and non-member IC card 31 are non-contact type storage media having an IC chip and an antenna part surrounding the IC chip, and read / write information from / to the IC chip via the antenna part. Can do.

  In the management system using the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, any one of the following management systems can be adopted.

  The member IC card 30 has (1) recording information of only ID, and other information includes a system managed by the management device 13 or (2) information such as valuable information such as frequency in addition to the ID. In addition, a system in which the information is also managed by the management apparatus 13 can be adopted.

  Here, the information when using the member IC card 30 includes ID, frequency, ball rental, out (fire ball), safe (supply ball to the gaming machine, that is, supply ball to the upper plate of the game: game ), Winning / losing (safe less subtracted), deposit, additional deposit, number of balls, number of stored balls, number of stored balls for replay, replay fee, points, type of game machine, etc. Information such as history information, daily information, weekly information, address, name, age, gender, favorite table, contact information, membership information such as PIN number, etc. Moreover, it is not restricted to these, If it is information required in performing game management, it can manage. Further, these pieces of information are information processed as members when the member IC card 30 is used.

  In addition, the above points include store visit points (points awarded when a member IC card is inserted into a machine), ball rental points (points given according to the number of balls lent), win / loss points (safe from out number) There are points given to losing customers according to the difference in number), operating points (points given according to the number of outs), and the like. Further, the information managed by the management device 13 when the member IC card 30 is used is not limited to these, and can be managed as long as it is information necessary for game management.

  The non-member IC card 31 has (3) recording information of only ID, other information includes information such as a system managed by the management apparatus 13, and (4) valuable information such as frequency, etc. 13 can employ a system that does not manage the information, and (5) information that includes valuable information such as frequency in addition to the ID, and the information is also managed by the management apparatus 13. (4) is not adopted in the member IC card 30 that needs to manage information in the management device 13.

  Here, the information when the non-member IC card 31 is used includes information such as frequency, rented balls, deposit, additional deposit, number of rented balls, information for managing these information only for a predetermined period, and the like. Say. These pieces of information are information processed as non-members when the non-member IC card 31 is used. In addition, this information includes out (launching balls), safe (supply balls to gaming machines, that is, supply balls to the game's upper plate: player's winning balls), wins and losses (out of safety minus out) This is different from the information processed as a member when the IC card 30 for members is used in that the number of stored balls, the number of stored balls for replay, the replay fee, points, and the type of game machine are not included. The information managed by the management device 13 when the non-member IC card 31 is used is not limited to these, and can be managed as long as it is information necessary for game management.

  Here, an example is shown in which an IC card is used for a non-member as well as a member, but a coin-shaped IC coin can also be used as a storage medium having a non-member IC chip. In this case, the interstage machines 3, 4, 6 are configured with receiving parts for receiving the IC coins.

  In the gaming medium ejection system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the above-described (1) member IC card 30 has recording information of only ID, and other information is managed by the management device 13. However, of course, the other management system (2) described above can also be employed. Further, in the gaming medium discharge system 1, the above-described (3) the non-member IC card 31 has recording information of only ID and other information is managed by the management device 13. Other management systems (4) and (5) described above can also be employed.

(Between machines 3, 4, 6)
Next, the inter-machines 3, 4, and 6 functioning as a consumption tax collecting type game medium discharging machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Here, FIGS. 3 to 5 are plan views of the intermediary machines 3, 4 and 6, and FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged front view of the display unit 3 e of the intermediary machine 3. FIG. 7 shows an internal configuration diagram of the inter-machines 3, 4, 6.

  3 to 5 are diagrams showing the three types of intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6 as viewed from the front. The intermediary machine 3 (unit) shown in FIG. 3 and the base shown in FIG. The intermediary machine 4 (sand) is for a pachinko machine, and the intermediary machine 6 (intermediate medal lending machine) shown in FIG. 5 is for a slot machine.

  Since the inter-machine 3 (unit) can communicate with the pachinko machine 2, the pachinko machine 2 supplies the pachinko ball directly from the pachinko machine 2 to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 when the ball rental button of the pachinko machine 2 is pressed. Can do. Further, as described above, the inter-machine 3 (unit) can supply pachinko balls directly from the inside of the pachinko machine 2 to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2, but the number of pachinko balls supplied from the inside of the pachinko machine 2 Is a set value (for example, 25 balls for 100 yen), so here, for example, pachinko balls are used in the pachinko machine 3 (unit) so that even pachinko balls with a fraction smaller than the set value can be supplied. Nozzle 3m for supplying to the upper plate 2 is provided. On the other hand, since the inter-machine 4 (sand) cannot communicate with the pachinko machine 2, the pachinko balls are supplied to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 from the sand nozzle 4m.

  Also, since the machine 6 (the machine for lending machine between the machines) cannot communicate with the gaming machine similarly to the machine 4 (sand) for the machine, the medal is the machine of the machine between the machines 6 (the machine for lending the machine between the machines). It is supplied to the medal payout exit and moved to the slot machine 5 by the player. In addition, a nozzle may be attached to the medal payout port of the intermediary machine 6 (intermediate medal lending machine) so that the medal is automatically supplied to the medal payout port of the slot machine 5.

  In addition, each intermediary machine 3, 4, 6 has a card insertion slot 3a, 4a, 6a, a ball rental button 3b, 4b (the game machine has a ball rental button, so In some cases, there are no replay discharge buttons 3c, 4c, a loan medal button 6b, a replay medal button 6c, return buttons 3d, 4d, 6d, display units 3e, 4e, 6e, and a status display lamp 3f. 4f, 6f, card collection units 3g, 4g, 6g, remote control light receiving units 3h, 4h, 6h, card type display units 3i, 4i, 6i, bill insertion slots 3j, 4j, 6j, medal payout port 6k, etc. ing.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, a control unit 35, a card processing machine 200, a power supply circuit 36, a bill discriminating device with a storage mechanism (bill burr) 37, etc. are installed in the interstage machines 3, 4, 6. .

  The card processor 200 reads information such as an ID from the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, 6a, and is configured by a reader / writer, for example. . Further, the card processing machine 200 takes out the non-member card from the card storage unit that stores the non-member card with the frequency of 0 provided in the card processing machine 200 and records, for example, an ID or the like on the card It can also be reissued from the insertion ports 3a, 4a, 6a.

  Here, when one IC card 30 for members or IC card 31 for non-members is inserted from the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, 6a, the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, Since 6a is blocked, another member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31 cannot be inserted. As a result, it is possible to prevent card clogging or the like caused by inserting a plurality of member IC cards 30 or non-member IC cards 31 into the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, 6a. Further, card jamming or the like may be prevented by other methods without using mechanical means such as a solenoid.

  The ball rental buttons 3b and 4b are buttons that are pressed when the player requests the pachinko ball rental. For example, when the ball lending buttons 3b and 4b are pressed once, a pachinko ball for 500 yen is lent out. The pachinko balls are rented in units of 500 yen as a standard, and are rented in five portions of 100 yen (25 balls). In addition, when collecting consumption tax from a ball, for example, in one out of every 100 yen that is lent out, the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the consumption tax equivalent to 500 yen is reduced. May be performed. In this case, for example, if the consumption tax rate is 10%, 12.5 balls corresponding to 10% of 125 balls for 500 yen are subtracted and 112 balls or 113 balls are lent out.

  The medal rental button 6b is a button that is pressed when the player requests medal lending. For example, when the rental medal button 6b is pressed once, a medal for 1,000 yen is lent out. The medal is lent out in units of 1000 yen. When collecting the consumption tax from the rental medal, for example, the medal corresponding to the consumption tax equivalent to 1000 yen may be subtracted and lent out. In this case, for example, if the consumption tax rate is 10%, 45 medals are lent out by subtracting 5 medals corresponding to 10% of 50 medals for 1,000 yen.

  The replay discharge buttons 3c and 4c and the replay discharge medal button 6c are used only when the member IC card for which the replay procedure is performed in the replay accepting machine 12 is used, and can be used for replay. Pressed when ejecting a pachinko ball or medal. Here, the replay refers to the number of balls corresponding to a predetermined amount (for example, 10,000 yen) of the number of stored balls counted and stored by the counter 9 as the number of replayed balls. This means playing a game by discharging the game media.

  Further, the replay accepting machine 12 sends a request signal for rewriting the information on the replay FLG, the number of stored balls, and the number of stored balls for replay to the network 8 together with the ID stored in the IC card 30 for members. To the management device 13 via the network, and a state where replay can be performed. The replay FLG is information written in the management device 13 and makes replay possible or impossible. For example, if 1 is written, replay is possible, and 0 is written. It will be impossible to play again.

  The return buttons 3d, 4d, and 6d are operation buttons for discharging the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, and 6a. It is what

  The display units 3e, 4e, and 6e display, for example, frequency balances that can actually be used. Further, the display on the display units 3e, 4e, and 6e can be performed simultaneously with a plurality of display information or alternately. As a result, the frequency can be confirmed, the timing of payment can be achieved, and the actually available frequency balance can be known. Moreover, you may display information other than frequency on the display parts 3e, 4e, and 6e. For example, as shown in the partially enlarged front view of the display unit 3e of the intermediary machine 3 shown in FIG. 6, “1000 yen can be deposited”, “member”, “replay”, “ “○. ○” is displayed.

  The status display lamps 3f, 4f, and 6f are for visually identifying the status of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6. For example, the status display lamps 3f, 4f, and 6f flash red when an error occurs and light green when normal operation occurs. The power is turned off, and it is turned off during offline operation.

  The card collection units 3g, 4g, and 6g are for collecting non-member cards when the non-member card storage limit is reached in the card storage unit for storing the non-member cards of the card processor 200. is there. Non-member cards collected by the card collection units 3g, 4g, and 6g are collected by employees or the like, for example, after the end of business.

  The remote control light receiving portions 3h, 4h, and 6h are portions that receive the remote control used by employees of the game hall.

  The card type display units 3i, 4i, and 6i can be lit in three types, for example, green, red, and blue. When lit green, it indicates that the cash is on, that is, a banknote is used directly and no card is inserted. When lit red, the non-member IC card 31 is used. When lit blue, the member IC card is used. 30 is used.

  The control unit 35 controls each component device in the interstage machines 3, 4, 6, and performs information communication with, for example, the island computer 7 other than the interstage machines 3, 4, 6. 35a, a CPU 35b, a ROM 35c, and a RAM 35d.

  The power supply circuit supplies power for driving each component device in the inter-vehicle machine 3, 4, 6 to each component device.

  The bill discriminating device (bill burr) 37 with a storage mechanism is a compact size bill discriminator that can handle four types of bills inserted from the bill insertion slots 3j, 4j, 6j. It is mounted and connected so as to be able to perform information communication with the inter-station machines 3, 4, 6 and the island computer 7. Moreover, although the banknote identification apparatus (bill burr) 37 with a storage mechanism is shown here as being mounted in the inter-machines 3, 4, 6, for example, two inter-machines 3, 4, The bill discriminating device with a storage mechanism (bill burr) 37 may be installed on the lamp plate portion fixed to the upper part of the inter-machines 3, 4, 6 at a ratio of one to six. In this case, since the banknote identification device 37 with a storage mechanism is provided at a ratio of one to the two pachinko machines 2 or the slot machines 5, it is deposited into the banknote insertion port 19a of the banknote identification device 37 with a storage mechanism. When the payment is made, it is necessary to determine which of the two pachinko machines 2 or the slot machine 5 is to receive money. Therefore, two billing machine designation buttons are provided on the bill discriminating device 37 with a storage mechanism, and the pachinko machine 2 or slot machine 5 on the deposited side is designated by pressing the gaming machine designation button on the deposited side. You may do it.

(Operation of inter-machines 3, 4, 6)
Next, the operation of the interframe machines 3, 4, and 6 including the card processing machine 200 described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Since the basic operations of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 are the same, the operation of the inter-vehicle machine 3 (unit) will be described here as an example. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the components of the inter-station machine 3, and FIGS. 9 to 12 are diagrams showing the flow of operations in the inter-machine 3.

  Further, here, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 has only an ID, and other information will be described in the operation in the system managed by the management device 13. Furthermore, in this explanation, when the IC card 30 for members is used, after the replay acceptance machine 12 accepts the replay, the replay FLG is 1, and the number of balls available for replay is replayed. It is assumed that the system has the management device 13 as the number of storage balls for use.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the intermediary machine 3 includes a control unit 300, a card processing unit 301, a card storage processing unit 302, a card position detection unit 303, a selection button detection unit 304, and a currency identification unit 305.

  The control unit 300 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). In the CPU, for example, using a program or data stored in the ROM or RAM, for example, Various calculation processes such as calculation of the number of pachinko balls and medals corresponding to the consumption tax are executed. In this control unit 300, the card processing unit 301, the card storage processing unit 302, the card position detection unit 303, the selection button detection unit 304, the input / output of signals between the units of the currency identification unit 305, and the island computer 7, Signal input / output with the management apparatus 13 is controlled via the network 8. Here, the island computer 7 communicates information between the pachinko machine 2, the slot machine 5, and the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 and the network 8, and is composed of a data logger or the like.

  The card processing unit 301 reads, for example, ID and valuable information managed by the ID recorded in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 3a. Information is output to the control unit 300, and updated valuable information from the control unit 300 is written to the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31. For example, a reader / writer is used. Is done. Further, when issuing the non-member IC card 31, the card processing unit 301 records an ID or the like on the non-member IC card 31. Further, the card processing unit 301 has card transport means (not shown) such as a transport belt, and the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 3a is transported by this card. By means, for example, the card is moved from the card insertion slot 3a to a position where it can communicate with the reader / writer unit.

  The card storage processing unit 302 stores the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 3a in the card storage unit, removes it from the card storage unit, or transports it to the card collection unit. The card storage processing unit 302 also has a function of determining whether the card storage unit has reached the storage limit amount of the non-member IC card 31 that can be stored.

  The card position detection unit 303 detects whether or not the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is properly transported. For example, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is used. An insertion detection sensor for detecting insertion of a card, a position set detection sensor for detecting that the IC card 30 for members or the IC card 31 for non-members is set at a predetermined position, and the IC card 31 for non-members move to the card collection unit It is composed of a drop detection sensor that detects that it has been performed.

  The selection button detection unit 304 detects that the ball rental button 3b, the replay discharge button 3c, and the return button 3d are pressed, and outputs a signal to the control unit 300 based on the pressed signal. is there.

  The currency identifying unit 305 identifies four types of banknotes based on a signal from the banknote identifying device 37 with a storage mechanism, and outputs information on the identified banknotes to the control unit 300. Here, the currency identification unit 305 is configured integrally with the inter-station machine 3.

  And each device part of the card | curd process part 301, the card | curd storage process part 302, the card position detection part 303, the selection button detection part 304, and the money identification part 305 controlled by the control part 300 operate | moves as follows ( 9 to 12).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  The card processing unit 301 waits for the insertion of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 from the card insertion slot 3a, and when detecting the insertion of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, The process according to it is performed. Moreover, the money identification part 305 is waiting for insertion of the banknote from the banknote insertion slot 3j, and will perform the process according to it, if insertion of a banknote is detected.

  The money identification unit 305 determines whether or not a banknote has been accepted (step S310).

  If it is determined in step S310 that the banknote has been accepted (Yes in step S310), the currency identification unit 305 outputs the information to the control unit 300, and the control unit 300 stores the banknote insertion slot 3j. A deposit enable lamp (not shown) provided in the vicinity is turned off to indicate to the player that further deposits are prohibited (step S311).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 operates, for example, a card insertion preventing means (not shown) to prevent the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 from being inserted from the card insertion slot 3a (step S312). ).

  Subsequently, the currency identification unit 305 outputs information corresponding to the deposit amount of the banknote to the control unit 300. The card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 always determines whether or not the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted. When the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 determines that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted in the card processing unit 301, the card processing unit 301 The ID of the IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is read and output to the control unit 300. The control unit 300 transmits the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount of the banknote from the money identifying unit 305 and the ID information from the card processing unit 301 to the management device 13 via the island computer 7 and the network 8 (step S313). The information transmitted to the management device 13 is recorded in the management device 13 (step S313). If the inserted member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31 cannot be read or written, the card processing unit 301 returns the member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31.

  On the other hand, when the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 determines that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not inserted into the card processing unit 301, the card storage processing unit 302 The member IC card 31 is taken out from the card storage unit. Then, the non-member IC card 31 taken out is conveyed to the card processing unit 301 (step S314). Then, the card processing unit 301 gives an ID to the conveyed non-member IC card 31, and the control unit 300 outputs the ID to the management device 13 (step S314).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the deposit process is completed based on a signal from the money identifying unit 305 (step S315).

  If it is determined in step S315 that the deposit process has not been completed (No in step S315), the process in step S315 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S315 that the deposit process has been completed (Yes in step S315), the control unit 300 displays the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount, the number of available usages, and the like on the display unit 3e. Display information for output. Based on the display information, the display unit 3e displays the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount, the usable frequency, and the like, for example, by emitting an LED or the like (step S316). The completion of the deposit process is performed by confirming (verifying) whether the frequency is properly recorded in the control unit 300 based on the ID of the non-member IC card 31. It will be in a standby state.

  Subsequently, the deposit history of the control unit 300 is cleared (step S317).

  Further, the controller 300 lights a deposit enabling lamp (not shown) provided in the vicinity of the bill insertion slot 3j to indicate to the player that the deposit is possible (step S318).

  Subsequently, for example, the control unit 300 activates the card insertion preventing means, and allows the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 to be inserted from the card insertion slot 3a (step S319). Then, return and return to the start.

  If it is determined in step S310 that the money recognition unit 305 has not accepted a banknote (No in step S310), the money recognition unit 305 outputs the information to the control unit 300. Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines whether the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted based on information from the card position detection unit 303 (step S320).

  When it is determined in step S320 that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not inserted (No in step S320), the control unit 300 stores the non-member IC card 31 for storage. When the information is received by the management device 13, the management device 13 notifies the employee of the machine number and the replenishment instruction by, for example, a local broadcast (step S321).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 lights a deposit enabling lamp (not shown) provided in the vicinity of the bill insertion slot 3j to indicate to the player that the deposit is possible (step S322).

  Subsequently, for example, the control unit 300 activates the card insertion preventing means to allow the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 to be inserted from the card insertion port 3a (step S323). Then, return and return to the start.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S320 that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted (Yes in step S320), the control unit 300 inserts based on the information. Information for moving the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 to the reader / writer unit is output to the card processing unit 301. Then, the card conveying means of the card processing unit 301 is driven, and the inserted member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31 is moved to a predetermined position where it can communicate with the reader / writer unit 203 (step S324). .

  Subsequently, the control unit 300, for example, activates card insertion preventing means to prevent the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 from being inserted from the card insertion slot 3a (step S325).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the information of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 can be read and / or written based on the information from the card processing unit 301 (step S326). ).

  When it is determined in step S326 that the information on the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 cannot be read and / or written (No in step S326), the control unit 300 reads the information. Alternatively, information for returning a defective card that cannot be written is output to the card processing unit 301. Then, the card processing unit 301 drives the card conveying means and returns a defective card from the card insertion slot 3a (step S327).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 outputs, to the display unit 3e, display information for displaying that the inserted card is a defective card that cannot be read and / or written on the display unit 3e. For example, “error code XXX”, “defective card”, “unreadable and / or unwritable” is displayed (step S328).

  Further, the control unit 300 outputs these error information to the management device 13 via the island computer 7 and the network 8. Further, the control unit 300 causes the status display lamp 3f to display blinking red indicating that an error has occurred (step S329). It is also possible to notify that an error has occurred in a buzzer, on-site broadcasting, or the like.

  Further, the control unit 300 turns off a deposit enabling lamp (not shown) provided in the vicinity of the bill insertion slot 3j and indicates to the player that further depositing is prohibited (step S330).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300, for example, activates card insertion preventing means to prevent the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 from being inserted from the card insertion slot 3a (step S331).

  Subsequently, based on the information from the card processing unit 301, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the error has been canceled, such as removal of a card that causes card conveyance failure because information cannot be read and / or written. Is determined (step S332).

  If it is determined in step S332 that the error has not been canceled (No in step S332), the process in step S332 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S332 that the error has been canceled (Yes in step S332), the error history is cleared (step S333), and the process in step S318 is executed.

  When it is determined in step S326 that the information of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 can be read and / or written (Yes in step S326), the control unit 300 continues. Based on the information from the card transport unit 306, it is determined whether or not there are other defects such as a transport defect (step S334).

  If it is determined in step S334 that there is another defect (Yes in step S334), the processing from step S327 described above is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S334 that there is no other defect (No in step S334), the control unit 300 causes the status display lamp 3f to display green light indicating normal operation (step S335).

  Further, the control unit 300 turns on a deposit enabling lamp (not shown) provided in the vicinity of the bill insertion slot 3j to indicate to the player that the deposit is possible (step S336). Subsequently, processing from “P1” or “P2” shown in FIG. 10 is executed.

  Here, in the process from “P1”, when the pachinko balls are discharged after the replay fee or consumption tax is reduced, the set number (25 balls) of the pachinko machine 3 (units) An example is shown in which pachinko balls are discharged from the CR machine, and end balls that are less than the remaining set number are discharged from the inter-machine 3 (unit) via the nozzle 3m. In addition, since the machine 3 (unit) can communicate with the pachinko machine 2, the pachinko machine 2 supplies the pachinko balls directly from the inside of the pachinko machine 2 to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 when the ball rental button of the pachinko machine 2 is pressed. However, in the case of the intermediary machine 4 (sand), information communication with the pachinko machine 2 is not possible, so the pachinko balls of the set number (25 balls) are also nozzles from the intermediary machine 4 (sand). It is discharged through 4m.

  In the process from “P2”, when the pachinko balls are discharged after the replay fee or consumption tax is reduced, all the pachinko balls after the replay fee or consumption tax is reduced are An example is shown of emissions from the CR machine when the unit is discharged from 3 (unit) and no replay fee or consumption tax is collected. In the case of the intermediary machine 4 (sand), information communication with the pachinko machine 2 is not possible, so even if no consumption tax is collected, the intermediary machine 4 (sand) is discharged through the nozzle 4m.

  First, the processing from “P1” will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control unit 300 transmits the ID of the member IC card 30 to the management device 13 based on the information from the card processing unit 301, and the management device 13 can be used in the replay managed based on the ID. Information such as the frequency and the replayable frequency is output to the control unit 300. Based on the information, the control unit 300 displays the frequency that can be used in replay, the frequency that can be replayed, and the like on the display unit 3e (step S350).

  Subsequently, based on the information from the selection button detection unit 304, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the ball rental button 3b has been pressed (step S351).

  If it is determined in step S351 that the ball rental button 3b has been pressed (Yes in step S351), a consumption tax process is executed (step S352). In this consumption tax process, the consumption tax (125 balls x 0.05 / 1.05) is calculated against the number of pachinko balls lent out (125 balls for 500 yen) when the ball rental button 3b is pressed once. ) And a lending amount (125 balls × 1 / 1.05) are calculated (step S352). Here, the ratio of the consumption tax is set to (0.05 / 1.05), but is not limited to this value, and can be arbitrarily set according to the fluctuation of the consumption tax. Alternatively, the consumption tax ratio may be set to “0” so that the consumption tax is not collected.

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 outputs the consumption tax amount, the ball rental amount, and the frequency subtraction value together with the ID read from the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 to the management device 13 (step S353).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines whether or not a value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the lent amount is “0” or more (step S354). The processing in this step S354 functions as a predetermined number determining means for determining whether or not the number of game media to be discharged is greater than or less than the set number, and based on this determination, the discharge flow path for switching the discharge flow path of the pachinko balls Switching means functions.

  When it is determined in step S354 that the value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the lent amount is “0” or more (Yes in step S354), the control unit 300 sets the set number (25 balls). Is output to the CR machine, and a set number (25 balls) of pachinko balls are lent out from the CR machine (step S355). In addition, this is a case where the stand machine 3 (unit) is used, and in the case of the stand machine 4 (sand), the set number (25 balls) of pachinko balls is the stand machine 4 (sand). Is lent out through the nozzle 4m.

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 subtracts the set number (25 balls) lent in step S355 from the number of lent balls to be lent, and updates the value as the number of lent balls to be lent (step S356).

  If it is determined in step S354 that the value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the lent amount is not "0" or more (Yes in step S354), the number of pachinko balls to be lent is smaller than the set number. Therefore, the fractional pachinko balls are lent out from the inter-machine 3 (unit) via the nozzle 3m (step S357). Here, when the value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the lent amount includes a decimal value, lending is performed for a natural value. That is, for example, when the value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the lent amount is 12.5, 12 balls are lent out. Similarly, in the case of the intermediary machine 4 (sand), the fractional pachinko balls are lent out from the intermediary machine 4 (sand) through the nozzle 4m.

  When the value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the lent amount includes a decimal value, the control unit 300 accumulates the decimal value, adds the number of lent balls to be lent out to the accumulated value, and Then, the loaned integer value is subtracted from the addition, and the number of lending ends is updated (step S358).

  Subsequently, when the number of lending balls has a natural value, a pachinko ball corresponding to the natural value is lent out from the intermediary machine 3 (unit) through the nozzle 3m (step S359).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 subtracts the natural value lent out from the number of lending ends and updates the number of lending ends (step S360).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 outputs the updated number of lending balls to the management device 13 together with the ID read from the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 (step S361).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 rewrites the value of the rented ball to “0” (step S362), and executes the processing from “Q” in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S351 that the ball rental button 3b has not been pressed (No in step S351), then the control unit 300 replays based on information from the selection button detection unit 304. It is determined whether or not the discharge button 3c has been pressed (step S370).

  If it is determined in step S370 that the replay discharge button 3c has been pressed (Yes in step S370), a replay discharge request signal is transmitted from the control unit 300 to the management apparatus 13 based on the ID. Then, the value of the replay FLG managed based on the ID is output from the management device 13 to the control unit 300. Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines the value of the replay FLG from the management device 13 (step S371). Here, when the replay accepting machine 12 accepts the replay FLG, which is a recorded value in the management apparatus 13, the replay FLG becomes "1". When not accepted, the replay FLG becomes "0".

  If it is determined in step S371 that the replay FLG is “0” (“0” in step S371), the processing from “Q” in FIG. 12 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S371 that the replay FLG is “1” (“1” in step S371), a replay fee process is executed (step S372). In this replay fee processing, the replay fee (125 balls x 0.00) is used for the number of pachinko balls discharged (125 balls for 500 yen) when the replay discharge button 3c is pressed once. 375 / 1.375) and a replay discharge amount (125 balls × 1 / 1.375) are calculated (step S372). Here, the ratio of the replay fee is (0.375 / 1.375), but is not limited to this value, and can be arbitrarily set. Alternatively, the replay fee ratio may be set to “0” so that the replay fee is not collected.

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 outputs the replay fee amount, the replay discharge amount, and the replay frequency subtraction value together with the ID read from the member IC card 30 to the management device 13 (step S373).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the replay discharge amount is equal to or greater than “0” (step S374). The processing in this step S374 functions as a predetermined number determination means for determining whether or not the number of game media to be discharged is greater than or less than the set number, and based on this determination, the discharge flow path for switching the discharge flow path of the pachinko balls Switching means functions.

  When it is determined in step S374 that the value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the replay discharge amount is “0” or more (Yes in step S374), the control unit 300 sets the set number (25 The information for discharging the pachinko balls from the CR machine is output to the CR machine, and a set number (25 balls) of pachinko balls are discharged from the CR machine (step S375). In addition, this is a case where the stand machine 3 (unit) is used, and in the case of the stand machine 4 (sand), the set number (25 balls) of pachinko balls is the stand machine 4 (sand). Is discharged through the nozzle 4m.

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 subtracts the set number (25 balls) discharged in step S375 from the replay discharge amount to be discharged, and updates the value as the replay discharge amount to be discharged (step S376). .

  If it is determined in step S374 that the value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the replay discharge amount is not "0" or more (Yes in step S354), the number of pachinko balls to be discharged is greater than the set number. Since it is a small fraction, pachinko balls corresponding to the fraction are discharged from the inter-machine 3 (unit) through the nozzle 3m (step S377). Here, when the value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the replay discharge amount includes a decimal value, discharge of the natural value is performed. That is, for example, when the value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the replay discharge amount is 12.5, 12 balls are discharged. Similarly, in the case of the intermediary machine 4 (sand), the fractional pachinko balls are discharged from the intermediary machine 4 (sand) through the nozzle 4m.

  In addition, when the value obtained by subtracting the set value (25 balls) from the replay discharge amount includes a decimal value, the control unit 300 adds the decimal value, and the replay discharge amount for discharging is added to the integrated value. Is added, and the integer value discharged from the addition is subtracted to update the replay end ball number (step S378).

  Subsequently, when the replay end ball number has a natural value, the pachinko ball corresponding to the natural value is discharged from the inter-machine 3 (unit) through the nozzle 3m (step S379). .

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 updates the replay end ball number by subtracting the discharged natural number from the replay end ball number (step S380).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 outputs the updated replay end ball number to the management apparatus 13 together with the ID read from the member IC card 30 (step S381).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 rewrites the value of the replay discharge amount to “0” (step S382).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 receives information on the number of balls for replay from the management device 13, and determines whether or not the number of balls for replay is “0” based on the information (step S383).

  If it is determined in step S383 that the number of replayed balls is “0” (Yes in step S383), the control unit 300 manages information for rewriting the value of the replay FLG to “0”. 13 (step S384). Then, the management device 13 rewrites the value of the replay FLG to “0” based on the ID, and executes the processing from “Q” in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S383 that the replay reserve ball number is “0” (No in step S383), the processing from “Q” in FIG. 12 is executed.

  If it is determined in step S370 that the replay discharge button 3c is not pressed (No in step S370), the process of step S383 is executed.

  Here, in the processing from “P1” described above, an example in which the replay discharge button 3c is provided in the intermediary machine has been described, but the interplay machine is not provided with the replay discharge button 3c. The ball lending button 3b may be caused to function as a replay discharge button.

  In this case, if it is determined in step S351 that the ball rental button 3b is pressed (Yes in step S351), the determination in step S371 is subsequently executed. If it is determined in step S371 that the replay FLG is “0” (“0” in step S371), the process in step S352 is executed.

  If it is determined in step S351 that the ball lending button 3b has not been pressed (No in step S351), the process in step S383 is executed.

  Next, processing from “P2” will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control unit 300 transmits the ID of the member IC card 30 to the management device 13 based on the information from the card processing unit 301, and the management device 13 can be used in the replay managed based on the ID. Information such as the frequency and the replayable frequency is output to the control unit 300. Based on the information, the control unit 300 displays the frequency that can be used in replay, the frequency that can be replayed, and the like on the display unit 3e (step S400).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the ball rental button 3b is pressed based on the information from the selection button detection unit 304 (step S401).

  If it is determined in step S401 that the ball rental button 3b has been pressed (Yes in step S401), a consumption tax process is executed (step S402). In this consumption tax process, the consumption tax (125 balls x 0.05 / 1.05) is calculated against the number of pachinko balls lent out (125 balls for 500 yen) when the ball rental button 3b is pressed once. ) And a lending amount (125 balls × 1 / 1.05) are calculated (step S402). Here, the ratio of the consumption tax is set to (0.05 / 1.05), but is not limited to this value, and can be arbitrarily set according to the fluctuation. Alternatively, the consumption tax ratio may be set to “0” so that the consumption tax is not collected.

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 outputs the consumption tax amount, the ball rental amount, and the frequency subtraction value together with the ID read from the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 to the management device 13 (step S403).

  Here, the number of pachinko balls lent out as a result of pressing the ball lending button 3b once (125 balls for 500 yen) can be divided into 5 times, that is, rented for every 100 yen. it can. Therefore, the control unit 300 sets the number of lending “i” to “5” (step S404).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines whether or not to subtract the consumption tax from the pachinko ball in the lending of this time (i = 5) (step S405). The process in step S405 functions as a discharge route switching unit that switches the discharge route of the pachinko balls.

  Here, the subtraction of the consumption tax is, for example, if the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the consumption tax calculated in the process of step S402 can be subtracted from one lending, any one set number The number of pachinko balls corresponding to the consumption tax may be subtracted from the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the consumption tax. You may subtract. Further, even when the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the consumption tax can be deducted from one lending, the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the consumption tax may be subtracted from an arbitrary set number of times. In addition, as shown below, the loan for which the consumption tax is subtracted is determined as “Yes” in Step S405, and the process of Step S415 is executed. If the setting is such that the replay fee and the consumption tax are not subtracted, the process is executed from step S406, and pachinko balls are discharged by the set number (25 balls) through the CR machine.

  If it is determined in step S405 that the consumption tax is subtracted from the pachinko ball ("Yes" in step S405), the process of step S415 is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S405 that the consumption tax is not subtracted from the pachinko ball (“No” in step S405), subsequently, it is determined whether “i” is equal to or less than “0” ( Step S406).

  If it is determined in step S406 that “i” is equal to or less than “0” (Yes in step S406), the processing from “Q” in FIG. 12 is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S406 that “i” is not “0” or less (No in step S406), the control unit 300 subtracts “1” from “i” to obtain “i”. Is updated (step S407).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 outputs information for renting a set number (25 balls) of pachinko balls from the CR machine to the CR machine, and the set number (25 balls) of pachinko balls is lent from the CR machine (step S408). ). In addition, this is a case where the stand machine 3 (unit) is used, and in the case of the stand machine 4 (sand), the set number (25 balls) of pachinko balls is the stand machine 4 (sand). Is lent out through the nozzle 4m. Then, the process of step S405 is executed.

  If it is determined in step S401 that the ball rental button 3b has not been pressed (No in step S401), the control unit 300 subsequently replays based on information from the selection button detection unit 304. It is determined whether or not the discharge button 3c is pressed (step S410).

  If it is determined in step S410 that the replay discharge button 3c has been pressed (Yes in step S410), a replay discharge request signal is transmitted from the control unit 300 to the management device 13 based on the ID. Then, the value of the replay FLG managed based on the ID is output from the management device 13 to the control unit 300. Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines the value of the replay FLG from the management device 13 (step S411). Here, when the replay accepting machine 12 accepts the replay FLG, which is a recorded value in the management apparatus 13, the replay FLG becomes "1". When not accepted, the replay FLG becomes "0".

  If it is determined in step S411 that the replay FLG is “0” (“0” in step S411), the processing from “Q” in FIG. 12 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S411 that the replay FLG is “1” (“1” in step S411), replay fee processing is executed (step S412). In this replay fee processing, the replay fee (125 balls x 0.00) is used for the number of pachinko balls discharged (125 balls for 500 yen) when the replay discharge button 3c is pressed once. 375 / 1.375) and a replay discharge amount (125 balls × 1 / 1.375) are calculated (step S412). Here, the ratio of the replay fee is (0.375 / 1.375), but is not limited to this value, and can be arbitrarily set. Alternatively, the replay fee ratio may be set to “0” so that the replay fee is not collected. When the ratio of the replay fee is “0”, the process of step S406 may be executed after the process of step S413, and the pachinko balls for replay discharge may be discharged from the CR machine.

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 outputs the replay fee amount, the replay discharge amount, and the replay frequency subtraction value to the management device 13 together with the ID read from the member IC card 30 (step S413).

  Here, the number of pachinko balls (125 balls for 500 yen) discharged when the replay discharge button 3c is pressed once is divided into five times, that is, every 100 yen. Can be discharged. Therefore, the controller 300 sets the number of discharges “i” to “5” (step S414).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 determines whether “i” is equal to or less than “0” (step S415).

  When it is determined in step S415 that “i” is not equal to or less than “0” (No in step S415), the control unit 300 subtracts “1” from “i” to obtain the value of “i”. Is updated (step S416).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 discharges the rented amount after subtracting the replay discharge amount or the consumption tax amount from the intermediary machine 3 (unit) through the nozzle 3m (step S417).

  Here, when the value of the rented ball after subtracting the replay emission amount or the consumption tax amount includes a decimal value, the natural value is discharged. That is, for example, when the value of the lent amount after subtracting the replay discharge amount or the consumption tax amount is 12.5, 12 balls are discharged. Similarly, in the case of the intermediary machine 4 (sand), the fractional pachinko balls are discharged from the intermediary machine 4 (sand) through the nozzle 4m.

  Further, when the value of the rented ball after subtracting the replay emission amount or the consumption tax amount includes a decimal value, the same processing as the processing in steps S358 to S360 or steps S378 to S380 described above May be executed. In other words, the number of replay end balls and the number of end balls for rented balls are integrated, and if the integrated value has a natural value, the pachinko ball corresponding to the natural value is added to the machine 3 (unit ) Through the nozzle 3m.

  If it is determined in step S415 that “i” is equal to or less than “0” (Yes in step S415), then the control unit 300 receives information on the number of replay pools from the management device 13. Then, based on the information, it is determined whether or not the number of replayed balls is “0” (step S418).

  When it is determined in step S418 that the replay savings ball number is “0” (Yes in step S418), the control unit 300 manages information for rewriting the value of the replay FLG to “0”. 13 (step S419). Then, the management device 13 rewrites the value of the replay FLG to “0” based on the ID, and executes the processing from “Q” in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S418 that the number of replay balls is not “0” (No in step S418), the processing from “Q” in FIG. 12 is executed.

  Here, in the processing from “P2” described above, an example in the case where the replay discharge button 3c is provided in the intermediary machine has been described, but the interplay machine is not provided with the replay discharge button 3c. The ball lending button 3b may be caused to function as a replay discharge button.

  In this case, if it is determined in step S401 that the ball rental button 3b is pressed (Yes in step S401), the determination in step S411 is subsequently performed. If it is determined in step S411 that the replay FLG is “0” (“0” in step S411), the process in step S402 is executed.

  If it is determined in step S401 that the ball rental button 3b is not pressed (No in step S401), the process in step S418 is executed.

  In the processing from “P2” described above, only the discharge when the consumption tax and the replay fee are subtracted is performed from the intermediary machine 3 (unit) through the nozzle 3m. All pachinko balls related to processing and replay fee processing may be discharged from the inter-machine 3 (unit) via the nozzle 3m. In this case, for example, the control unit 300 determines the game medium discharge request information subjected to the consumption tax process and the replay fee process, and switches the game medium discharge route.

  Next, processing from “Q” will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control unit 300 determines whether or not the return button 3d has been pressed based on the information from the selection button detection unit 304 (step S450).

  If it is determined in step S450 that the return button 3d has been pressed (Yes in step S450), then the control unit 300, based on information from the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303, It is determined whether or not there is a non-member IC card 31 (step S451).

  If it is determined in step S451 that there is no non-member IC card 31 (No in step S451), the control unit 300 returns the member IC card 30 to the card processing unit 301 from the card insertion slot 3a. Output information. The card processing unit 301 returns the member IC card 30 based on the information (step S452), and returns to the start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S451 that the non-member IC card 31 is present (Yes in step S451), the control unit 300 subsequently determines that the non-member is based on information from the card processing unit 301. It is determined whether the IC card 31 has a power balance (step S453).

  If it is determined in step S453 that the non-member IC card 31 has a power balance (Yes in step S453), the control unit 300 causes the card processing unit 301 to enter the non-member IC from the card insertion slot 3a. Information for returning the card 31 is output. Then, the card processing unit 301 returns the non-member IC card 31 based on the information (step S454).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 outputs information for updating the accumulated information on the number of lending ends to “0” to the management apparatus 13 together with the ID of the non-member IC card 31. In the management apparatus 13, the information on the number of lending ends based on the ID of the non-member IC card 31 is updated to “0” (step S455).

  Subsequently, for example, the control unit 300 activates the card insertion preventing means so that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 can be inserted from the card insertion slot 3a (step S456).

  Further, the control unit 300 clears the ON history of the return button (step S457).

  If it is determined in step S453 that the non-member IC card 31 does not have a power balance (No in step S453), then the control unit 300, based on the information from the card storage processing unit 302, It is determined whether or not the storage amount in the card storage unit is a limit (step S458).

  When it is determined in step S458 that the storage amount in the card storage unit is the limit (Yes in step S458), the control unit 300 performs the guiding operation of the non-member IC card 31 to the card discharge unit. Information to be output to the card storage processing unit 302. Then, the card storage processing unit 302 conveys the non-member IC card 31 to the card collection unit 3g (step S459). Then, the process of step S456 is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S458 that the storage amount in the card storage unit is not the limit (No in step S458), the control unit 300 performs the storage operation of the non-member IC card 31 in the card storage unit. Information to be performed is output to the card storage processing unit 302. Then, the card storage processing unit 302 stores the non-member IC card 31 in the card storage unit (step S460). Then, the process of step S456 is executed.

  If it is determined in step S450 that the return button 3d has not been pressed (No in step S450), the control unit 300 continues based on information from the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303. It is then determined whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted (step S470).

  If it is determined in step S470 that the member IC card 30 is inserted (Yes in step S470), the control unit 300 turns on the status display lamp 3f in blue (step S471) and uses a solenoid. The card insertion slot 3a is blocked (step S472). Then return to start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S470 that the member IC card 30 has not been inserted (No in step S470), the control unit 300 continues from the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303. Based on the information, it is determined whether or not the non-member IC card 31 is inserted (step S473).

  If it is determined in step S473 that the non-member IC card 31 is inserted (Yes in step S473), the control unit 300 lights the status display lamp 3f in red (step S474), and the solenoid. Thus, the card insertion slot 3a is blocked (step S472). Then return to start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S473 that the non-member IC card 31 is not inserted (No in step S473), the process returns to the start.

(Management device 13)
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration unit of the management apparatus 13, and FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow in the management apparatus 13.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the management device 13 includes a plurality of pachinko machines 2, platform machines 3 and 4 connected to each of the plurality of pachinko machines 2, a plurality of slot machines 5, and a slot machine 5. Are connected to each other via the island computer 7 and the network 8. The management device 13 is also connected to the counter 9, the payment machine 10, the prize management machine (POS) 11, the replay accepting machine 12, the issuing machine 20, the data display machine 21, the data publishing machine 22, etc. via the network 8. Has been.

  Further, information input to the management device 13 via the network 8 is transmitted to the card center 16 via the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15. In addition, the management device 13 is connected to, for example, a personal computer 17 and the personal computer 17 can view information on the management device 13. In addition, since the personal computer 17 can access each information managed by the management device 13, it can display and print each information. Furthermore, the personal computer 17 can also perform various settings of the management device 13 such as setting of a replay fee and member registration.

  The management device 13 includes inter-machines 3, 4 and 6, a counter 9, a payment machine 10, a prize management machine (POS) 11, a replay accepting machine 12, an issuing machine 20, a data display machine 21, a data publishing machine 22, etc. It manages information from other devices. Based on the communication of information with the management device 13 for each device described above, the management device 13 stores various types of information as will be described later.

  Moreover, the management apparatus 13 can also output information, such as a slump graph, the number of starts, and the number of jackpots, for each gaming machine, to the data display 21 attached to the upper part of each gaming machine. The data display 21 displays this information on the display unit, and provides the player with information on the gaming table.

  Furthermore, the management device 13 can also output information such as a slump graph, the number of start times, the number of jackpots, etc., information about the gaming machine ranking, winning / losing for each gaming machine, etc. to the data publishing machine 22. The data publishing machine 22 displays this information on the display unit, and provides the player with information on the gaming table.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13, the management device 13 includes a control unit 500, a member card information management unit 501, a nonmember card information management unit 502, and an output processing unit 503.

  The control unit 500 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In this control unit 500, signal input / output between each unit of the member card information management unit 501, non-member card information management unit 502, output processing unit 503, and signal between each device via the network 8 I / O is controlled. Further, the control unit 500 is connected to the management device 13 via the network 8 so as to be able to communicate with the control unit of each device.

  Here, the management apparatus 13 can also be constituted by a plurality of computer systems on the same network to which roles are shared. For example, if a plurality of computer systems for card management, customer management, game machine management, data display machine management, and the like are used, each role can be executed at a higher speed.

  The member card information management unit 501 manages information when the member IC card 30 is used for each device. FIG. 15 shows an example of an information management list 550 of information managed for each ID. The information management list 550 shown in FIG. 15 can be viewed on, for example, the personal computer 17 connected to the management apparatus 13.

  When the member IC card 30 is used, based on the ID of the member IC card 30, for example, as described in the information management list 550, for example, the number of stored balls, the balance of frequency, the number of stored balls for replay, It manages points, amounts inserted into daikan machines or issuing machines, settlement amount, consumption tax processing frequency, accumulated ball lending value, accumulated value for replaying edge. These data are managed for each ID of the member IC card 30 and further managed as history information, daily information, weekly information, and the like. The information management list 550 shown in FIG. 15 is an example of daily information.

  Note that the management items for the member player using the member IC card 30 are not limited to the management items described in the information management list 550 of FIG. (Launching balls), safe (balls supplied to the upper plate of the game, that is, the player's winning balls), winning / losing information (those deducting out from the safe), number of jackpots, CR machine sales, etc., and member games A person's address, name, age, favorite platform, contact information, etc. can also be set as management items.

  The non-member card information management unit 502 manages information when the non-member IC card 31 is used for each device. FIG. 16 shows an example of the information management list 551 of information managed for each ID. The information management list 551 shown in FIG. 16 can be viewed on, for example, the personal computer 17 connected to the management apparatus 13.

  When the non-member IC card 31 is used, based on the ID of the non-member IC card 31, for example, in the frequency balance, the intermediary machine or the issuing machine as described in the information management list 551 It manages the amount of money inserted, the amount of payment, the consumption tax processing frequency, the accumulated value of the lend money. These data are managed for each ID of the non-member IC card 31. When the non-member IC card 31 is used, the period during which the frequency balance can be held is limited to, for example, one day. Therefore, if it is not within the period, the balance of the frequency cannot be settled and cashed by the settlement machine 10.

  When the non-member IC card 31 is used, information corresponding to a period in which the frequency balance can be held is managed. The information management list 551 shown in FIG. 16 is an example of information in the management period. Note that the information on the simple management ID and the number of balls (counted by the counter 9) at the time of receipt issuance is temporarily managed in order to prevent the use of forged receipts. Therefore, the information on the simple management ID and the number of balls is deleted from the management device 13 after confirming the appropriateness of the receipt at the time of prize exchange in the prize manager (POS) 11.

  Here, when the non-member IC card 31 is used, out (fire ball), safe (supply ball to the upper plate of the game, that is, a player's acquired ball), win / loss (out is reduced from safe) ), The number of stored balls, the number of stored balls for replay, replay fee, points, type of game machine, number of jackpots, CR machine sales, etc. Is different.

  The output processing unit 503 manages, for example, information such as one-day business results transmitted to the card center 16 based on data managed by the member card information management unit 501 and the non-member card information management unit 502. ing. For example, when an end-of-work signal is input from the personal computer 17 or the like to the management device 13, information to be transmitted to the card center 16 is output to the protocol converter 14 via the control unit 500. Information output to the protocol converter 14 is transmitted to the card center 16 via the modem 15.

  And each apparatus part of the member card information management part 501, the non-member card information management part 502, and the output process part 503 controlled by the control part 500 operate | moves as follows (FIG. 14). Here, a management operation of information input to the management device 13 will be mainly described.

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  Information from the issuing machine 20, the replay accepting machine 12, the interbank machines 3, 4, 6, the counter 9, the gift management machine (POS) 11, the checkout machine 10, etc. is input to the control unit 500 of the management device 13. (Step S510).

  Based on the information input in step S510, the control unit 500 determines whether the information is obtained when the member IC card 30 is used (step S511).

  If it is determined in step S511 that the information is obtained when the member IC card 30 is used (Yes in step S511), the input information is output to the member card information management unit 501 ( Step S512). The membership card information management unit 501 manages input information for each ID and item, for example, as shown in FIG. 15 based on the input information (step S512).

  If it is determined in step S511 that the information is not information when the member IC card 30 is used (No in step S511), the input information is output to the non-member card information management unit 502 ( Step S513). Based on the input information, the non-member card information management unit 502 manages input information for each ID and item, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (step S513).

  Subsequently, based on the information from the output processing unit 503, the control unit 500 determines whether or not an end-of-day processing signal is input from the personal computer 17 or the like to the management device 13 (step S514).

  If it is determined in step S514 that the end-of-day processing signal has not been input to the management apparatus 13 (No in step S514), the process returns to the start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S514 that the end-of-day processing signal has been input to the management device 13 (Yes in step S514), for example, the membership card information management unit 501 and the non-member card information are output from the output processing unit 503. Information such as the daily sales results compiled based on the data managed by the management unit 502 is transmitted to the card center 16 via the control unit 500, the protocol converter 14, and the modem 15 (step S515).

  Subsequently, the control unit 500 determines whether a data transmission request signal is input to the management apparatus 13 from the personal computer 17 or the like based on information from the output processing unit 503 (step S516).

  If it is determined in step S516 that the data transmission request signal has not been input to the management apparatus 13 (No in step S516), the process returns to start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S516 that the data transmission request signal has been input to the management apparatus 13 (Yes in step S516), it is managed by the member card information management unit 501 and the non-member card information management unit 502. Based on the stored data, for example, data as shown in FIGS. 15 to 16 is output to the personal computer 17 or the like (step S517). The output data is displayed on the screen of the personal computer 17 based on the data managed by the member card information management unit 501 and the non-member card information management unit 502.

  In addition, the management device 13 determines, for example, information on the frequency balance expired in the non-member IC card 31 for each ID, and if it has information on the frequency balance expired, the information is It deletes (step S518).

  Subsequently, the management device 13 executes a start-up process (step S519). Here, the start-up process is separately performed as an interrupt process when the power is turned on. In the start-up process, whether or not communication with each device described above is possible via a network and whether or not there is a failure in each device is confirmed by the self-diagnosis function of each device. In this confirmation, when communication with each device is not possible or when it is determined that there is a failure in each device, the store clerk is notified.

  According to the gaming medium ejecting machine, the gaming medium ejecting method, and the gaming medium ejecting system according to the present invention described above, it is determined whether or not the number of pachinko balls to be discharged is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (25 balls) or less than a predetermined number. Based on this, the discharge path can be switched between the case where the pachinko balls are discharged from the pachinko machine 2 and the case where the pachinko balls are discharged from the nozzles 3m, 4m provided in the inter-machines 3, 4. For example, in the pachinko machine 2 of the CR machine, when discharging a predetermined number, it is necessary to discharge it from the pachinko machine 2 to be legal, and to discharge less than the predetermined number, for example, minus consumption tax and replay fee Pachinko balls can be discharged from the nozzle 3m. As a result, even if the last remaining number of the frequency or the number of stored balls is a fraction, the pachinko ball corresponding to the fraction can be discharged from the nozzle 3m, and the remaining number can be reduced to 0, which is wasted. The frequency can be used effectively.

  In addition, for example, the type of emission request information related to the consumption tax and the replay fee is determined, and based on the determination, the pachinko balls are discharged from the pachinko machine 2, and the inter-machines 3 and 4 are provided. The discharge path can be switched between when discharging from the nozzles 3m and 4m. For example, in the case of a CR machine, when renting a normal ball, it is discharged from the pachinko machine 2 and is legal. For example, when the consumption tax or replay fee is subtracted and discharged, the nozzle 3m 4m can be discharged.

  Furthermore, from the predetermined number when it is possible with a predetermined number related to any one discharge, from each predetermined number related to multiple discharges when it is impossible with a predetermined number related to any one discharge, The number of game media corresponding to the consumption tax can be subtracted, or the number of game media corresponding to the fee related to the replay using the acquired game media for the game can be subtracted.

  For example, when 25 balls for 100 yen are discharged 5 times, in the conventional method, when the consumption tax rate is 10%, for example, 2.5 balls out of 100 yen / 25 balls are subtracted by one discharge, 22 .5 balls should be discharged originally, but since only natural numbers can be actually discharged, the number of game media to be discharged is 22 balls or 23 balls. In this case, an error of the number to be discharged (22.5 balls) and 0.5 balls is generated. For example, if the game hall side is set to discharge 23 balls which are disadvantageous, an error of 2.5 balls will be generated with 5 discharges (500 yen). However, according to the present invention, 112 balls or 113 balls obtained by subtracting 12.5 balls for the consumption tax of 500 yen and 125 balls are discharged in five times, so that the generated error is 0.5 balls. As a result, the burden on the game hall or the player can be reduced as much as possible. Then, the number obtained by subtracting the consumption tax from the predetermined number (25-12.5, 12 balls or 13 balls) may be discharged, and the predetermined number may be discharged in other discharge times.

  In addition, when subtracting the replay fee, it may exceed the predetermined number. In that case, the number obtained by subtracting a part of the replay fee from the predetermined number is discharged multiple times. can do. For example, when the replay fee is 37.5%, in the present invention, 46.875 balls out of 500 yen / 125 balls corresponding to 5 discharges, and the remaining 78.125 balls should be discharged. It becomes the number of balls. In this case, when the predetermined number of 25 balls are discharged three times and the remaining three balls are discharged from the nozzles 3m and 4m, the error becomes 0.125 balls, and the error can be minimized.

  In addition, since the nozzle 3m, 4m is provided in the table machine 3, for example, end balls less than a predetermined number (25 balls) can be discharged. By providing the machine 3, the end balls can be used effectively without waste.

  In addition, the personal computer 17 or the like connected to the management device 13 or the like can check various information collected by the management device 13 or information output from each device to the management device 13 in a list or the like as needed. The sales situation of each gaming machine or the entire gaming hall, the usage situation of each member's player, the consumption tax collection situation, etc. can be grasped collectively.

  Here, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 has only an ID, and other information is managed by the management device 13. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. Instead, the configuration, control of the system, and the like can be expanded and changed within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

  The expanded and modified embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. For example, information can also be stored in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 itself. In that case, the latest information is written in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 before the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is returned, and then returned.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, an example is shown in which IC cards are used for members and non-members. However, IC coins can be used for at least one of members and non-members.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the pachinko ball is used as the game medium has been described. Of course, the same effect can be obtained when a medal is used as the game medium.

1 is a schematic diagram of a game medium discharge system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view of an IC card for members and an IC card for non-members. The top view of a pedestal machine (unit). The top view of a pedestal machine (sand). The top view of a daikan machine (an intermediary medal lending machine). The partial enlarged front view of the display part 3e of a pedestrian machine. FIG. The figure which shows the structure part of a pedestrian machine. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in an inter-machine. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in an inter-machine. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in an inter-machine. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in an inter-machine. The figure which shows the structure part of a management apparatus. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in a management apparatus. The figure which shows an example of the information management list at the time of using the IC card for members. The figure which shows an example of the information management table | surface when a nonmember IC card is used.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game media discharge system, 2 ... Pachinko machine, 3, 4, 6 ... Stand machine, 5 ... Slot machine, 7 ... Island computer, 8 ... Network, 9 ... Counter, 10 ... Checkout machine, 11 ... Premium management (POS), 12 ... Replay accepting machine, 13 ... Management device, 14 ... Protocol converter, 15 ... Modem, 16 ... Card center, 17 ... Personal computer, 18 ... Premium dispenser, 19 ... Bill identification device with storage mechanism 20 ... issuing machine, 21 ... data display machine, 22 ... data publishing machine.

Claims (2)

A game medium discharge unit installed adjacent to the gaming machine and capable of discharging the game medium;
Ejection request information determining means for determining which information is the game medium discharge request information based on the amount received or the game medium discharge request information related to replay using the acquired game medium again in the game; ,
In the case of the game medium discharge request information based on the amount of money received, the number of game media discharged by subtracting the number of game media corresponding to the consumption tax from the predetermined number of game media is calculated, and the game related to the replay In the case of the medium discharge request information, the number of discharged game media calculating means for calculating the number of game media discharged by subtracting the number of game media corresponding to the replay fee from the predetermined number of game media;
Out of the calculated number of discharged game media, a predetermined set number of game media can be discharged from the gaming machine, and when the number of game media to be discharged is less than the set number, the game medium is discharged to the game medium discharge unit. A game medium discharge machine comprising: a discharge path switching unit that enables discharge from the game medium. When the discharge path switching means is operated in the game medium discharge machine, the set number of discharged game media is discharged from the game machine by the set number, and then the number of game media to be discharged becomes less than the set number. 2. The game medium discharge machine according to claim 1, wherein the game medium is discharged from the game medium discharge unit.

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