JP4965690B2 - Gift exchange system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize exchange system that uses a game medium as a reward for exchanging a prize with the prize.

  Conventionally, a small prize is put on the loading platform and an employee patrolls the game hall, and when the player stops calling, the small prize and the amount of game media necessary for exchanging the small prize are exchanged on the spot. A so-called wagon service is provided. However, in recent years, a counter is provided in the vicinity of a gaming machine, and a game medium such as a pachinko ball obtained as a result of the game is counted by the counter, and the count data is held via a storage medium such as a membership card. Each counter system is spreading. In each of the counter counter systems, as described above, pachinko balls are counted by the counter counters and used as count data, resulting in inconvenience in exchanging premiums in the wagon service. Also, when each member exchanges for small prizes using the stored balls stored at the game hall, he / she once replays the stored balls to receive the game media, and exchanges with the paid game media In this case, the stored ball data cannot be used for exchanging prizes with small prizes as they are.

If game media such as pachinko balls remain on the top plate of the gaming machine, the game hall can provide the same wagon service as before, but it is necessary for exchange with small prizes. It is a condition that a large number of balls remain on the upper plate of the gaming machine, and the provision of the wagon service is limited, and there is a concern that the quality of service for the player may be deteriorated. On the other hand, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a technique for exchanging premiums using a portable terminal device (handy terminal) is known.
JP 2006-325929 A

  However, since the device disclosed in Patent Document 1 requires a handy terminal, the cost of the device increases. In addition, since it is necessary to input necessary information to the handy terminal at the time of exchange, it takes time to exchange small prizes that should be completed in a short time as much as possible, and there is a problem that the interest of the player in the game may be reduced. is doing.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to make a free gift exchange process in a so-called wagon service as simple as possible.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, an information processing device provided corresponding to a gaming machine, a management device communicably connected to each information processing device, and a prize identification information for identifying a prize A prize exchange system comprising a storage medium storing
Reading means capable of reading the storage medium;
A number-of-balls information storage means for storing the number of game media held by the player as a result of the game on the gaming machine;
Premium information storage means for storing premium information associated with the premium identification information;
A prize exchange process for subtracting the number of exchange game media necessary for prize exchange from the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means and updating the prize information stored in the prize information storage means Means,
The reading means is provided in the information processing apparatus,
The storage medium is provided corresponding to each prize,
The prize exchange processing means that has received the prize identification information read by the reading means from the information processing apparatus is stored in the prize information storage means and the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means. The prize exchange system performs a subtraction process for subtracting the number of exchange game media from the number of game media and an update process for the prize information with reference to the prize information.

In the invention of claim 2, the member storage medium, the information processing device provided corresponding to the gaming machine, the management device connected to be communicable with each information processing device, and the prize identification information for identifying the prize A prize exchange system comprising a stored storage medium ,
Reading means capable of reading the storage medium;
Member storage medium reading means capable of reading member identification information stored in the member storage medium;
Stored ball number information storage means for storing the number of game media that each player has associated with the member identification information stored in the game hall;
Premium information storage means for storing premium information associated with the premium identification information;
A prize exchange processing means for subtracting the number of exchanged game media required for prize exchange from the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means and updating the prize information stored in the prize information storage means And having
The reading means and the member storage medium reading means are provided in the information processing apparatus,
The storage medium is provided corresponding to each prize,
The prize exchange processing means that has received the prize identification information read by the reading means from the information processing apparatus is stored in the prize information storage means and the number of game media stored in the storage ball number information storage means. With reference to the prize information, the prize exchange system performs a subtraction process for subtracting the number of exchange game media from the number of game media and an update process for the prize information.

According to the invention of claim 3 , each player associated with the member identification information, member storage medium reading means capable of reading the member identification information stored in the member storage medium, and the member identification information A storage ball number information storage means for storing the number of game media stored in the game hall;
The member storage medium reading means is provided in the information processing apparatus,
The prize exchange processing means refers to the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means and the prize information stored in the prize information storage means to calculate the number of exchange game media from the number of game media. When the number of game media is insufficient with respect to the number of exchanged game media, the number of game media is referred to the number of game media stored in the stored ball number information storage means. The premium exchange system according to claim 1 , wherein a subtraction process for subtracting the number of exchange game media for the shortage is further performed.

In invention of Claim 4, the input means which receives the input of a storage ball subtraction signal is further provided,
The prize exchange processing means refers to the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means and the prize information stored in the prize information storage means to calculate the number of exchange game media from the number of game media. When the number of game media is insufficient with respect to the number of exchanged game media, when the input means accepts an input of a stored ball subtraction signal, the game stored in the stored ball number information storage means 4. The prize exchange system according to claim 3 , wherein a subtraction process for subtracting the deficient number of exchange game media from the number of game media with reference to the number of media is further performed.

According to the first, third , and fourth aspects of the present invention, even if the holding ball is converted into count data, the gift exchange process in the so-called wagon service can be performed with a simple operation as much as possible, which is convenient.

In addition, according to the inventions of claims 2 to 4 , it is convenient because the prize exchange process in the so-called wagon service can be performed by a simple operation as much as possible even with the storage balls that each member deposits at the game hall.

In particular, according to the inventions of claims 3 and 4 , when the number of premium exchange game media is not enough, it is configured to add a stored ball, and the held ball and the stored ball are used in cooperation. Can be convenient. In particular, according to the invention of claim 4 , it is convenient for the player to select whether or not to use his / her own money when exchanging prizes.

The present invention comprises an information processing device provided corresponding to a gaming machine, a management device that is communicably connected to each information processing device, and a storage medium that stores premium identification information for identifying a premium. A prize exchange system, a reading means capable of reading the storage medium, a number-of-balls information storage means for storing the number of game media held by a player as a result of a game in the gaming machine, and the prize The prize information storage means for storing the prize information associated with the identification information, and the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means is subtracted from the number of exchange game media necessary for prize exchange, and the prize has a prize exchange processing means for performing processing for updating the stored prize information in the information storage means, said reading means provided in the information processing apparatus, the storage medium is provided corresponding to each prize, The prize exchange processing means received from the information processing apparatus the prize identification information read by the serial reading means is stored in the number and the prize information storage means of the game medium stored in said lifting piece count information storage means In the case where the holding ball is converted into count data by performing a subtraction process for subtracting the number of exchange game media from the number of game media and a process for updating the gift information with reference to the prize information Even so, the gift exchange process in the so-called wagon service can be performed with as simple an operation as possible, which is convenient.

  FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing the entire gift exchange system A. The prize exchange system A includes a storage medium 1, a unit 2 as an example of an information processing apparatus, a server 3 as an example of a management apparatus, and a member card 23 as an example of a member storage medium. The unit 2 and the server 3 are connected through a communication line and can transmit and receive information and signals. The storage medium 1 may be any medium that can write information in and read information stored therein. For example, an IC card incorporating an integrated circuit, a magnetic card using an IC coin or a magnetic tape It can be realized by magnetic coins. In particular, the storage medium 1 has identification information storage means 4 that stores unique identification information allocated to the storage medium 1. As will be described later, the prize exchange system A is configured to derive prize information such as a prize name, unit price information, and a prize code based on the identification information stored in the storage medium 1 and specify the number of exchange game media. The storage medium 1 is provided corresponding to each prize. In the present embodiment, as an example of the prize exchange processing means, the server 3 stores the number of game media stored in the server possession number information storage means 16 or the stored number information storage means 25 and the prize information storage means 17. With reference to the stored prize information, a subtraction process for subtracting the number of exchange game media from the number of the game media and an update process for the prize information are performed.

  Each of the units 2 is a pedestrian machine provided corresponding to each of the gaming machines 5 provided in the game hall as shown in FIG. 2, and rents a certain gaming medium when cash is inserted. It also has a function as a game medium lending machine and a function of paying out the possession balls possessed by the player as a result of the game.

  Each unit 2 is connected to a counter 6 as shown in FIG. The counter 6 counts the game media paid out from the gaming machine 5 and transmits the counting result to the number-of-balls information storage unit 8 of the unit 2 at a predetermined timing. The number-of-balls information storage unit 8 counts these counts. The results are sequentially received, and the number of holding balls is stored cumulatively. The predetermined timing here can be, for example, a timing at which the counter 6 detects a game medium. Similarly, these counting results are also transmitted to the server possession number information storage means 16 of the server 3 at a predetermined timing, and the number of possessions of each unit 2 is also stored in the server possession number information storage means 16. Yes. The predetermined timing here refers to, for example, operating a return operation means (not shown; a button for inputting a command to eject the storage medium 1 or the membership card 23 from the unit 2) provided in the gaming machine 5 or the unit 2. It can be the timing. The unit 2 includes a reading means 7, a number-of-balls information storage means 8, a control means 9, a lending rate information storage means 10, a display means 12, and a membership card reading means 28.

  The reading unit 7 performs wired or wireless communication with the storage medium 1 and reads the identification information stored in the identification information storage unit 4 of the storage medium 1.

  For example, a hard disk (HD) functioning as a large-capacity memory can be used as the number of possessed balls information storage unit 8 and the lending rate information storage unit 10. The number-of-balls information storage unit 8 stores the number of game media counted by the counter 6 and the so-called number of balls of the player. If the gaming machine 5 provided corresponding to the unit 2 is a pachinko machine, the lending rate information storage means 10 is 1 yen or 4 yen per pachinko ball, or the gaming machine 5 is a slot machine. If there is, for example, a gaming medium lending ratio (= lending rate information) in the gaming machine 5 provided corresponding to the unit 2 is stored, such as 5 yen or 20 yen per medal.

  If an external storage drive for realizing access to the recording medium (media) is provided, a program or the like recorded on the recording medium can be loaded into the unit 2 system. The recording medium includes a flexible disk (FD), CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, PC card, DVD, IC memory card, MO, memory stick, and the like.

  The control means 9 can be constituted by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). In particular, the control unit 9 displays various information on the display unit 12 and transmits the identification information read from the storage medium 1, the loan rate information, the unit number of the unit 2, and the member identification information of the member card 23 to the server 3. . Further, the control means 9 receives the latest number of possessed balls, and updates and stores the number of possessed balls in the retained ball number information storage means 8.

  The display means 12 displays various information, for example, information related to the game and operation information of the gaming machine 5, and displays a command for controlling the unit 2 and a response output to the CRT, liquid crystal display, plasma display, etc. , Monitors, segments, etc. In particular, the display means 12 displays the number of possessed balls, processing completion, errors, etc. stored in the possessed ball number information storage means 8.

  The member card reading unit 28 performs wired or wireless communication with the member card 23 and reads the member identification information stored in the member identification information storage unit 24 of the member card 23. In this embodiment, as an example, the membership card reading means 28 of the membership card 23 insertion type is shown, but it is not limited to this configuration, and the proximity membership card reading means 28 may be used.

  The server 3 is a computer that operates under program control. In particular, the identification information storage unit 13, the identification information authentication unit 14, the server calculation unit 15, the server possession number information storage unit 16, the prize information storage unit 17, and the number of stored balls information storage. Means 25 are provided.

  The identification information storage means 13 can use, for example, a hard disk (HD) that functions as a large-capacity memory, and particularly stores identification information of all storage media 1 used in the game hall.

  The identification information authentication unit 14 and the server calculation unit 15 can be configured by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). In particular, the identification information authentication unit 14 calls the identification information of each storage medium 1 from the identification information storage unit 13 and authenticates whether or not it matches the identification information read from the storage medium 1.

  In particular, when the authentication by the identification information authentication means 14 matches, the server calculation means 15 searches the server possession number information storage means 16 based on the unit number of the unit 2 and determines the number of possessions of the unit 2. Identify. Further, the premium information stored in the premium information storage means 17 is called, and the received identification information is compared with the identification information stored accompanying the premium information, and the corresponding premium information is searched. When matching prize information is found, the number of game media required for exchange is specified by referring to the exchange number information corresponding to the received loan rate information from the prize information, and the prize information is in stock. 1 is subtracted from the number, and 1 is added to the number of sales and updated. For prizes that do not have a stock quantity (for example, coffee that has been drip at the game hall), subtraction from the stock quantity is not performed, and only an addition update to the sales quantity is performed.

  Then, the specified number of exchange game media is subtracted from the specified number of balls in the unit 2 to calculate the number of held balls after the subtraction. Further, the number of possessed balls after the subtraction is updated and stored as the number of possessed balls of the unit 2 in the server possessed ball number information storage unit 16, and the number of possessed balls and the processing completion notification are transmitted to the unit 2. If the calculated number of possessed balls becomes negative, the member card 23 is inserted into the member card reading means 28 of the unit 2 and the number of stored balls is determined on the condition that the number of stored balls of the player is specified. Then, the number of balls minus the holding ball is subtracted, the number of stored balls after the subtraction is calculated, and the number of stored balls is updated and stored in the stored number information storage means 25 as the number of stored balls after subtraction of the player.

  For example, a hard disk (HD) functioning as a large-capacity memory can be used for the server possession ball number information storage unit 16, the prize information storage unit 17, and the stored ball number information storage unit 25. The server possession number information storage means 16 particularly updates and stores the number of possessions of each unit 2 provided in the game hall at a predetermined timing.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the prize information storage means 17 stores the prize name, unit price information, prize code, exchange number, inventory quantity, sales quantity, etc., classified for each identification information of the storage medium 1. Therefore, if the search is made based on the identification information, for example, the prize name “cigarette A”, the unit price “130 yen”, the prize code “0001”, and the number of exchanges “1 pachinko ball = 1 yen” is 130. Information such as “26 medals for 1 medal = 5 yen” and “456” in stock can be derived. The prize name indicates a specific name of the prize. The unit price information indicates the price per one prize. The prize code is information including characters, figures, symbols, or a combination thereof for identifying each prize for management in the game hall. The number of exchanges indicates how much the prize is exchanged for a pachinko ball or a slot machine medal. The number of stocks is the number of remaining free gifts, and the number of sales shows here the number of goods issued at that time of the day. In other words, when the prize information is updated and the number of goods delivered for a certain prize increases, the number of inventory decreases in proportion to this.

  In particular, the stored ball number information storage means 25 stores, for each member identification information, a player's stored ball of the player who owns the membership card 23 of the game hall. If searching based on the member identification information, the player's stored ball is stored. A number can be derived.

  The membership card 23 may be any medium that can write information in and read information stored therein, and is realized, for example, by an IC card incorporating an integrated circuit or a magnetic card using a magnetic tape. Is possible. In particular, the member card 23 has member identification information storage means 24 for storing unique member identification information allocated to the member card 23. In this embodiment, the membership card 23 is in the form of a card, but it may be an IC coin or the like.

  Next, a specific processing flow of the prize exchange system A will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 4, when the unit 2 performs processing for exchanging prizes, when an employee or the like of the game hall puts the storage medium 1 into the reading means 7, the control means 9 reads the reading means 7. Then, the identification information stored in the identification information storage means 4 of the storage medium 1 is read (step S101). Also, the lending rate information is called from the lending rate information storage means 10. And the control means 9 transmits identification information, rental rate information, and the apparatus number of the unit 2 to the server 3 (step S102). The identification information authentication means 14 of the server 3 that has received the identification information calls each identification information stored in the identification information storage means 13 and authenticates whether or not it matches the received identification information (step S103). If they match as a result of authentication, the server computing means 15 searches the server possession number information storage means 16 based on the received device number of the unit 2, and specifies the number of possessions of the unit 2 (step S104). ). On the other hand, if they do not match, as shown in FIG. 5, the identification information authenticating means 14 transmits an error signal to the unit 2 and displays on the display means 12 that the storage medium 1 is again read by the reading means 7 ( Step S105). Next, the server computing unit 15 calls the premium information stored in the premium information storage unit 17, compares the received identification information with the identification information stored in association with the premium information, and matches the identification information. Search for information. When the matching identification information is found, the number of game media necessary for the exchange is specified by referring to the exchange number information corresponding to the loan rate information received from the premium information related to the identification information (step S106). For example, when the unit price information is “130 yen” and the received loan rate information is “4 yen”, the number of exchange game media is “33”. Then, the server calculation means 15 subtracts the specified number of exchanged game media from the number of possessed balls of the specified unit 2 to calculate the number of retained balls after subtraction (step S107), and the stock of the prize in the prize information. The prize information is updated by subtracting 1 from the number and adding 1 to the number of sales (step S108). For prizes that do not have a stock quantity (for example, coffee that has been drip at the game hall), subtraction from the stock quantity is not performed, and only an addition update to the sales quantity is performed. In this embodiment, the number of exchange game media is rounded up. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the unit price may be set in advance so that the fraction is rounded down.

  Further, the server calculation means 15 updates and stores the number of possessed balls after subtraction as the number of possessed balls of the unit 2 in the server possession number information storage means 16 (step S110), and the number of retained balls and processing after the subtraction. A completion notification is sent to unit 2. The control means 9 of the unit 2 receives the number of possessed balls after subtraction, updates and stores the number of possessed balls in the possessed number information storage means 8, and indicates that the number of retained balls and the processing are completed. It is displayed on the display means 12 (step S111 and step S112).

  On the other hand, if the number of possessed balls calculated by the server calculation means 15 becomes negative (YES in step S109), the membership card 23 is inserted in the membership card reading means 28 of the unit 2 in advance as shown in FIG. The control unit 9 of the unit 2 reads the member card 23 (step S113), and the server calculation unit 15 stores the member identification stored in the member identification information storage unit 24 of the member card 23. Based on the information, the number of stored balls information storage means 25 is searched to identify the number of stored balls of the player (step S114). Then, the server computing means 15 compares the number of stored balls with the above-mentioned number of exchange game media for minus, and the condition that the number of stored balls ≧ the number of exchange game media for minus is used to calculate the minus amount from the specified number of stored balls. Subtraction is performed (step S116), and the number of stored balls after subtraction by this subtraction is updated and stored in the stored number information storage means 25 (step S117). Further, the number of possessed balls after the subtraction is updated and stored in the server possessing number information storage means 16 (step S118). Next, the number of held balls after subtraction, the number of stored balls after subtraction, and the processing completion notification, which are the results of the subtraction process, are transmitted to the unit 2. The unit 2 that has received them displays the number of balls after subtraction, the number of balls after subtraction, and the fact that the processing is completed on the display means 12 (steps S119 and S120). In addition, in the subtraction process from the number of stored balls, the server calculation means 15 transmits an error signal to the unit 2 when determining that the subtraction result is negative (YES in step S115). The control means 9 that has received the error signal causes the display means 12 to display that effect.

  In general, if a member of the game hall has the membership card 23, the membership card 23 is inserted into the membership card reading means 28 of the unit 2 before the game. The member card 23 is read and the member identification information is held in the unit 2 and transmitted to the server 3. The stored ball number information storage means 25 is searched to identify the member's stored ball number information and transmitted to the unit 2. The display means 12 may display the number of stored balls. With this configuration, the number of possessed balls calculated by the server computing means 15 becomes negative, and it is not necessary to read the membership card 23 again when receiving a possessing minus signal informing that from the server computing means 15. Subtract from the number of balls you can store. Further, if the member identification information read when the member card 23 is inserted and the device number of the unit 2 in which the member card 23 is inserted are stored in the server 3 in advance, there is a shortage when subtracting from the holding ball. The deficiency can be automatically subtracted from the number of stored balls without inquiring the unit 2.

  Further, when the number of exchange game media is insufficient due to subtraction from the holding ball, it may be configured to select whether or not to perform subtraction from the stored ball. In this case, for example, when receiving a holding-ball minus signal from the server 3, the display means 12 of the unit 2 displays whether or not to subtract from the stored ball, and when subtracting from the stored ball, An input means (not shown) can be operated to input a stored ball subtraction signal.

  Constructing the prize exchange system A in this way is convenient because the prize exchange process in the so-called wagon service can be performed by a simple operation as much as possible even when the holding balls are converted into counting data.

  If the number of exchangeable game media for the prize is not enough with only the possession balls stored in the unit 2, the membership card 23 of the game hall is inserted in the membership card reading means 28 of the unit 2, and If there is a number, you can also add storage balls, so you can use the holding balls and storage balls in cooperation, which is convenient.

  In this embodiment, the lending rate information storage means 10 is provided in the unit 2 and the lending rate information is transmitted to the server 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. A storage means (not shown) may be provided. In this case, the server lending rate information storage means stores the lending rate of each unit 2, and the server calculation means 15 appropriately calls the lending rate of each unit 2 to specify the number of exchange game media.

  Further, in this embodiment, when subtracting from the stored ball, it is a condition that the member card 23 is inserted in the member card reading means 28 of the unit 2 in advance, but the present invention is not limited to this. When there is a deficiency in the subtraction process from the number, the member card 23 may be inserted into the member card reading means 28 of the unit 2 and brought close to the member card 23. In this case, if there is a shortage in the subtraction process from the number of possessions, the fact is displayed on the display means 12 of the unit 2 to prompt the insertion, proximity, etc. of the member card 23, and within a certain time If there is no insertion, proximity, etc., error processing is performed, and if the member card reading means 28 recognizes insertion, proximity, etc. of the member card 23 within a certain time, the processing is continued.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the number of possessed balls stored in the number-of-balls storage unit 8 of the unit 2 is insufficient for the number of exchanged game media, it is stored in the number-of-balls information storage unit 25 of the server 3. Although a configuration in which a stored ball can also be added is shown, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and only the retained balls stored in the retained ball number storage means 8 may be used as the number of exchange game media for prizes.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of exchanges is specified based on the loan rate, but the unit price of the premium is divided by the loan rate each time, or the unit price of the premium is divided by the loan rate if it is not equivalent exchange, Furthermore, it may be configured to calculate the number of exchange game media necessary for exchange with a prize by multiplying a required multiplication rate. In this case, it is not necessary to provide an item for the number of exchanges in the prize information.

  In this embodiment, the identification information storage unit 13 and the identification information authentication unit 14 are provided in the server 3. However, each unit 2 may be provided with the identification information storage unit 13 and the identification information authentication unit 14. . In that case, as shown in FIG. 7, the server 3 periodically transmits identification information of all storage media 1 used in the game hall before or after the game hall where there is no player. Then, the identification information storage means 13 of each unit 2 is updated and stored. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where prizes are exchanged based on the number of possessed balls counted by the counter 6 has been described, but it is obvious that the present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine. Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko ball is taken as an example of the game medium, but the present invention can also be applied to a case where prizes are exchanged based on a slot machine medal. In the first embodiment, each storage unit is provided in one apparatus. However, one storage unit is provided in one apparatus, and each storage area is provided in one storage unit. Also good. In the first embodiment, the identification information unique to the storage medium is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the identification information stored in the game arcade may be used. Any information may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, the server 3 is provided with server possession number information storage means 16 and the number of possession balls stored therein is referred to to perform subtraction processing from the possession number. It is also possible to perform a subtraction process from the number of possessed balls with reference to the number of possessed balls information storage means 8. In this case, the server possession number information storage means 16 is not necessarily provided.

  In the above-described first embodiment, the case where the prize is exchanged using only the holding balls or when the holding balls are insufficient is described. However, in this embodiment, the case where the prize is exchanged using only the storage balls will be described. In addition, about the component which has the same function as Example 1, the same code | symbol is used and detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing the entire gift exchange system B. The prize exchange system B includes a storage medium 1, a unit 32 as an example of an information processing apparatus, a server 33 as an example of a management apparatus, and a member card 23 as an example of a member storage medium. The unit 32 and the server 33 are connected through a communication line and can transmit and receive information and signals. In the present embodiment, as an example of the prize exchange processing means, the server 33 refers to the number of game media stored in the accumulated ball number information storage means 25 and the prize information stored in the prize information storage means 17. The subtraction process for subtracting the number of exchange game media from the number of game media and the update process for the prize information are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, each of the units 32 is a pedestrian machine provided corresponding to each of the gaming machines 5 provided in the game hall. When cash is inserted, a certain gaming medium is lent. It has a function as a game media lending machine. The unit 32 includes a reading means 7, a control means 39, a lending rate information storage means 10, a display means 42, and a membership card reading means 28.

  The control means 39 can be comprised by CPU (Central Processing Unit), for example. In particular, the control unit 39 displays various information on the display unit 42, and transmits the identification information read from the storage medium 1, the loan rate information, and the member identification information read from the member card 23 to the server 33. The display means 42 displays various information, for example, information related to the game and operation information of the gaming machine 5, and displays a command for controlling the unit 32, a response output to the CRT, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, etc. , Monitors, segments, etc. In particular, the display means 42 displays the number of accumulated balls, processing completion, errors, etc. of the player.

  The server 33 is a computer that operates under program control, and particularly includes an identification information storage unit 13, an identification information authentication unit 14, a server calculation unit 45, a prize information storage unit 17, and a stored ball number information storage unit 25.

  The server computing means 45 can be constituted by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). When the authentication by the identification information authentication unit 14 matches, the server calculation unit 45 searches the stored ball number information storage unit 25 based on the received member identification information, and specifies the number of stored balls of the player. Further, the premium information stored in the premium information storage means 17 is called, and the received identification information is compared with the identification information stored accompanying the premium information, and the corresponding premium information is searched. When matching prize information is found, the number of game media required for exchange is specified by referring to the exchange number information corresponding to the received loan rate information from the prize information, and the prize information is in stock. 1 is subtracted from the number, and 1 is added to the number of sales and updated. For prizes that do not have a stock quantity (for example, coffee that has been drip at the game hall), subtraction from the stock quantity is not performed, and only an addition update to the sales quantity is performed.

  Then, the specified number of exchange game media is subtracted from the specified number of stored balls of the player to calculate the number of stored balls after the subtraction. Further, the number of stored balls after the subtraction is updated and stored in the stored ball number information storage means 25 as the number of stored balls of the player, and the number of stored balls and a processing completion notification are transmitted to the unit 32.

  Next, a specific processing flow of the prize exchange system B will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 10, when the unit 32 performs processing for exchanging prizes, when an employee or the like of the game hall puts the storage medium 1 into the reading unit 7, the control unit 39 reads the reading unit 7. Then, the identification information stored in the identification information storage means 4 of the storage medium 1 is read (step S201). Further, the control means 39 reads the member identification information stored in the member identification information storage means 24 of the member card 23 through the member card reading means 28 (step S202). When the membership card 23 is not inserted in the membership card reading means 28 of the unit 32, a display for prompting the insertion of the membership card 23 can be displayed on the display means 42. Further, the lending rate information is called from the lending rate information storage means 10. And the control means 39 transmits identification information, rental rate information, and member identification information to the server 33 (step S203). The identification information authentication means 14 of the server 33 that has received the identification information calls each identification information stored in the identification information storage means 13 and authenticates whether or not it matches the received identification information (step S204). If they match as a result of the authentication, the server calculation means 45 searches the stored ball number information storage means 25 based on the received member identification information, and specifies the number of stored balls of the player (step S205). On the other hand, if they do not match, as shown in FIG. 11, the identification information authenticating means 14 transmits an error signal to the unit 32 and displays on the display means 42 that the storage medium 1 is again read by the reading means 7 ( Step S206).

  Next, the server computing unit 45 calls the premium information stored in the premium information storage unit 17, compares the received identification information with the identification information stored in association with the premium information, and matches the identification information. Search for information. When the matching identification information is found, the number of game media necessary for the exchange is specified by referring to the exchange number information corresponding to the loan rate information received from the premium information related to the identification information (step S207). For example, when the unit price information is “130 yen” and the received loan rate information is “4 yen”, the number of exchange game media is “33”. Then, the server computing means 45 subtracts the specified exchange game medium number from the specified player's stored number of balls to calculate the number of stored balls after the subtraction (step S208), and from the number of prizes in stock of the prize information. The prize information is updated by subtracting 1 and adding 1 to the number of sales (step S209). Here, although not shown in the figure, if the number of stored balls is less than the number of exchanged game media in step S208, the fact is transmitted to the unit 32, and the unit 32 displays the number of stored balls in the number of exchanged game media on the display means 42. The processing is terminated by displaying that it is not satisfied. For prizes that do not have a stock quantity (for example, coffee that has been drip at the game hall), subtraction from the stock quantity is not performed, and only an addition update to the sales quantity is performed. In this embodiment, the number of exchange game media is rounded up. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the unit price may be set in advance so that the fraction is rounded down.

  Further, the server calculating means 45 updates and stores the number of stored balls after subtraction as the number of stored balls of the player in the stored number information storage means 25 (step S210), and stores the number of stored balls after the subtraction and the processing completion notification in the unit 32. Send to. The control means 39 of the unit 32 causes the display means 42 to display the number of balls after subtraction and the fact that the processing has been completed (steps S211 and S212).

  By configuring the prize exchange system B in this way, the prize exchange process in the so-called wagon service can be performed by a simple operation as much as possible even by using the storage balls that each member deposits at the game hall.

  The configuration and operation of the prize exchange system B other than those described above are the same as those of the prize exchange system A according to the first embodiment.

  In the first and second embodiments, the configuration in which the storage medium 1 corresponding to each prize is provided and the prize exchange is performed using the storage medium has been described. In the present embodiment, a configuration example in which the storage medium 1 is shared will be described. . In addition, about the component which has the same function as Example 1 or 2, the same code | symbol is used and detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing the entire gift exchange system C. The prize exchange system C includes a storage medium 1, a unit 52 as an example of an information processing apparatus, a server 53 as an example of a management apparatus, and a member card 23 as an example of a member storage medium. The unit 52 and the server 53 are connected through a communication line, and can transmit and receive information and signals. In this embodiment, as an example of the prize exchange processing means, the unit 52 stores the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means 8 or the number-of-balls information storage means 25 and the prize information storage means 67. The server 53 is configured to perform a subtraction process for subtracting the number of exchange game media from the number of game media with reference to the prize information, and the server 53 performs an update process for the prize information.

  Each of the units 52 is a pedestrian machine provided corresponding to each of a plurality of game machines (not shown) provided in the game hall, and rents a certain game medium when cash is inserted. It also has a function as a machine and a function of paying out the possession balls possessed by the player as a result of the game.

  Each unit 52 is connected to the counter 6. The counter 6 counts the game media paid out from the gaming machine (not shown), and transmits the counting result to the number-of-balls information storage unit 8 of the unit 52 at a predetermined timing. The number-of-balls information storage unit 8 These count results are sequentially received, and the number of balls is accumulated. Further, the unit 52 includes a reading means 7, a number-of-balls information storage means 8, a control means 59, a lending rate information storage means 10, an input means 61, a display means 62, an identification information storage means 13, an identification information authentication means 14, and a membership card. Reading means 28 is provided.

  The control means 59 can be constituted by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). In particular, the control means 59 displays various information on the display means 62. Further, a gift code, lending rate information, member identification information, the number of accumulated balls subtracted balls, a subtraction completion notification, etc. are transmitted to the server 53. Further, the control means 59 subtracts the received number of exchange game media from the number of balls in the unit 52 and calculates the number of balls after subtraction. Further, the number of possessed balls after the subtraction is updated and stored in the retained ball number information storage means 8.

  The input means 61 is configured by, for example, a numeric keypad, a touch panel or the like that receives information from a game hall employee or the like. In particular, the input means 61 receives an input of a prize code and execution of processing from an employee of a game hall. The prize code is information including characters, figures, symbols, or a combination thereof for identifying each prize for management in the game hall.

  The display means 62 displays various information, for example, information related to the game and operation information of the gaming machine, displays a command for controlling the unit 52, a response output to the CRT, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, Monitor, segment, etc. In particular, the display means 62 displays the number of possessed balls stored in the possessed ball number information storage means 8, the number of retained balls and the number of accumulated balls after subtraction, processing completion, errors, and the like.

  The server 53 is a computer that operates under program control, and particularly includes a server calculation means 65, a prize information storage means 67, and a stored ball number information storage means 25.

  The server computing means 65 can be constituted by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The server computing unit 65 calls the premium information stored in the premium information storage unit 67, compares the received premium code with the premium code stored along with the premium information, and matches the premium. Search for information. When matching prize information is found, the number of game media necessary for exchange is specified by referring to the exchange number information corresponding to the loan rate information received from the prize information, and the number of exchange game media Is transmitted to the unit 52.

  Further, when receiving the subtraction completion notice and the prize code, the server calculation means 65 calls the prize information stored in the prize information storage means 67, and receives the prize code and the prize code stored in association with the prize information. To find a matching premium code. When a matching prize code is found, 1 is subtracted from the number of prizes stored in the prize information stored in association with the prize code, and 1 is added to the number of sales to update the prize information. For prizes that do not have a stock quantity (for example, coffee that has been drip at the game hall), subtraction from the stock quantity is not performed, and only an addition update to the sales quantity is performed. Then, the server calculation unit 65 transmits a processing completion notification to the unit 52.

  Further, the server calculation means 65 searches the stored ball number information storage means 25 based on the member identification information stored in the member identification information storage means 24 of the member card 23, and specifies the number of stored balls of the player. . Then, the specified number of stored balls is transmitted to the unit 52.

  Further, the server calculating means 65 subtracts the received number of stored balls subtracted from the number of stored balls of the player stored in the stored number information storage means 25 to calculate the number of stored balls after subtraction, The number is updated and stored in the stored ball number information storage means 25.

  As the premium information storage means 67, for example, a hard disk (HD) functioning as a large-capacity memory can be used. In particular, as shown in FIG. 13, the prize information storage means 67 stores prize names, unit price information, the number of exchanges, the number of inventory, the number of sales, etc., classified for each prize code. Therefore, if a search is made based on the premium code, for example, from the premium code “0001”, the premium name “cigarette A”, the unit price “130 yen”, the exchange number “1 pachinko ball = 1 yen, 130 medals, 1 medal” It is possible to derive information such as “26 sheets in the case of 5 sheets = 5 yen” and “456” in stock. The prize name indicates a specific name of the prize. The unit price information indicates the price per one prize. The number of exchanges is synonymous with the number of exchange game media, and indicates how much the prize is exchanged for a pachinko ball or a slot machine medal. The number of stocks is the number of remaining free gifts, and the number of sales shows here the number of goods issued at that time of the day. In other words, when the prize information is updated and the number of goods delivered for a certain prize increases, the number of inventory decreases in proportion to this.

  Next, a specific processing flow of the gift exchange system C will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 14, when an employee of the game hall puts the storage medium 1 on the reading means 7, the control means 59 is stored in the identification information storage means 4 of the storage medium 1 through the reading means 7. The identification information is read (step S301). The identification information authenticating unit 14 that has received the identification information calls each piece of identification information stored in the identification information storage unit 13 and authenticates whether or not it matches the received identification information (step S302). If they match as a result of authentication, an authentication completion signal is transmitted to the control means 59, and the control means 59 displays on the display means 62 that a premium code is input. Also, the lending rate information is called from the lending rate information storage means 10. On the other hand, in the case of mismatch, as shown in FIG. 15, the identification information authenticating means 14 transmits an error signal to the control means 59 and displays on the display means 62 that the storage medium 1 is again sent to the reading means 7. (Step S303). When the input means 61 receives an input of a premium code (step S304), the control means 59 transmits a premium code and rental rate information to the server 53 (step S305). Next, the server calculation means 65 calls the prize information stored in the prize information storage means 67, compares the received prize code with the prize code stored in association with the prize information, and matches the prize. Search for code. When a matching prize code is found, the number of game media necessary for exchange is specified by referring to the exchange number information corresponding to the received loan rate information from the prize information related to the prize code ( Step S306). For example, when the unit price information of the prize information is “130 yen” and the received loan rate information is “4 yen”, the number of exchanged game media is “33”. Then, the specified number of exchange game media is transmitted to the unit 52 (step S307). In this embodiment, the number of exchange game media is rounded up. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the unit price may be set in advance so that the fraction is rounded down.

  The control means 59 of the unit 52 that has received the number of exchange game media causes the display means 62 to display a display requesting confirmation of execution of a process for subtracting the number of exchange game media from the number of possession balls and the number of possession games. When the input means 61 accepts an input of processing execution from an employee of the game hall (step S308), the control means 59 subtracts the number of exchanged game media from the number of balls stored in the number of balls information storage means 8 Then, the number of balls after subtraction is calculated (step S309), and the number of balls after subtraction is updated and stored in the number-of-balls information storage means 8. Then, the control means 59 transmits a premium code and a subtraction process completion notification to the server 53 (step S311).

  The server computing means 65 calls the prize information stored in the prize information storage means 67, compares the received prize code with the prize code stored in association with the prize information, and finds a matching prize code. Search for. If a matching prize code is found, the prize information is updated by subtracting 1 from the inventory quantity of the prize information stored in association with the prize code and adding 1 to the number of sales (step S312). ). For prizes that do not have a stock quantity (for example, coffee that has been drip at the game hall), subtraction from the stock quantity is not performed, and only an addition update to the sales quantity is performed. Then, the server calculation unit 65 transmits a processing completion notification to the unit 52. The control means 59 of the unit 52 causes the display means 62 to display the number of possessed balls after subtraction and the fact that the processing is completed (steps S313 and S314).

  On the other hand, if the number of possessed balls calculated by the control means 59 of the unit 52 becomes negative (YES in step S310), the membership card 23 is previously stored in the membership card reading means 28 of the unit 52 as shown in FIG. On the condition that it is inserted, the control means 59 of the unit 52 reads the member card 23 (step S315), and the server calculation means 65 is stored in the member identification information storage means 24 of the member card 23. Based on the member identification information, the stored ball number information storage means 25 is searched to identify the number of stored balls of the player (step S316). When the membership card 23 is not inserted into the membership card reading means 28 of the unit 52, a display for prompting the insertion of the membership card 23 can be displayed on the display means 62. Then, the specified number of stored balls is transmitted to the unit 52. The control means 59 of the unit 52 that has received the number of stored balls causes the display means 62 to display a display requesting confirmation of execution of the process of subtracting the above-mentioned minus number of exchange game media from the number of stored balls. When the input means 61 accepts an input of processing execution from an amusement hall employee or the like (step S317), the control means 59 compares the number of stored balls with the number of exchange game media for a negative amount, and the number of stored balls ≧ the exchange for a negative amount. Subtraction processing is performed on condition that the number of game media. Then, the control means 59 transmits a prize code, member identification information, the number of accumulated ball subtraction balls (= the number of exchange game media for minus), and a subtraction completion notification to the server 53 (step S318).

  The server computing means 65 calls the prize information stored in the prize information storage means 67, compares the received prize code with the prize code stored in association with the prize information, and finds a matching prize code. Search for. If a matching premium code is found, the premium information is updated by subtracting 1 from the stock quantity of the premium information stored in association with the premium code and adding 1 to the number of sales (step S319). ). For prizes that do not have a stock quantity (for example, coffee that has been drip at the game hall), subtraction from the stock quantity is not performed, and only an addition update to the sales quantity is performed. Further, the server calculating means 65 subtracts the received number of balls subtracted from the number of stored balls of the player stored in the stored number information storage means 25 to calculate the number of stored balls after the subtraction (step S320), The number of stored balls after subtraction is updated and stored in the stored number information storage means 25 (step S321).

  Then, the server calculation means 65 transmits the number of balls after subtraction and the processing completion notification to the unit 52. The control means 59 of the unit 52 displays on the display means 62 the number of possessed balls (= 0) and the number of accumulated balls after the subtraction, and the fact that the processing has been completed (steps S322 and S333). In the subtraction process from the number of stored balls, when it is determined that the subtraction result is negative, the control unit 59 of the unit 52 displays the fact on the display unit 62.

  The configuration and operation of the prize exchange system C other than those described above are the same as those of the prize exchange system A according to the first embodiment.

  In this embodiment, the unit 52 is provided with the identification information storage unit 13 and the identification information authentication unit 14, and the unit 52 authenticates the identification information of the storage medium 1. The identification information authentication means 14 may be provided, and the authentication of the identification information of the storage medium 1 may be performed by the unit 52 and the server 53 communicating with each other.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the input to the input means 61 in step S304 is a free code, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any code can be used as long as it can identify a free gift.

  Further, in this embodiment, the unit 52 performs the subtraction process for the number of exchanged game media from the number of possessed balls. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the server 53 has a server possession number information storage unit (not shown). It is good also as a structure which memorize | stores the number of possessions in this server possession number information storage part, and subtracts the number of exchange game media from this memorized number of possessions.

  In the first to third embodiments, the configuration example in which the prize exchange process is completed between the unit and the server has been described. However, in this embodiment, the POS is also used, and the subtraction process and the prize exchange confirmation process are performed. A configuration example performed separately will be described. In addition, about the component which has the same function as Examples 1-3, the same code | symbol is used and detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 17 is a conceptual diagram showing the entire gift exchange system D. The prize exchange system D includes a storage medium 1, a unit 72 as an example of an information processing apparatus, a server 73 as an example of a management apparatus, a POS 74 as an example of a prize exchange processing apparatus, and a membership card as an example of a member storage medium. 23. The unit 72 and the server 73, and the server 73 and the POS 74 are connected through a communication line, and can transmit and receive information and signals. In this embodiment, as an example of the prize exchange processing means, the unit 72 stores the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means 8 or the number-of-balls information storage means 25 and the prize information storage means 87. The subtracting process for subtracting the number of exchanged game media from the number of the game media is performed with reference to the prize information, and the server 73 is configured to update the prize information.

  Each of the units 72 is a pedestrian machine provided corresponding to each of the gaming machines (not shown) provided in the game hall, and rents a certain gaming medium when cash is inserted. It also has a function as a machine and a function of paying out the possession balls possessed by the player as a result of the game.

  Each unit 72 is connected to the counter 6. The counter 6 counts game media paid out from a gaming machine (not shown), and transmits the counting result to the number-of-balls information storage unit 8 of the unit 72 at a predetermined timing. The number-of-balls information storage unit 8 These count results are sequentially received, and the number of balls is accumulated. Further, the unit 72 includes a reading unit 7, a number-of-balls information storage unit 8, a control unit 79, a lending rate information storage unit 10, an input unit 81, a display unit 82, an identification information storage unit 13, an identification information authentication unit 14, and a membership card. Reading means 28 is provided.

  The control means 79 can be constituted by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). In particular, the control means 79 displays various information on the display means 82. Also, a gift code, lending rate information, the number of subtraction balls, the number of exchange prizes, member identification information, the number of storage ball subtraction balls, etc. are transmitted to the server 73. Further, the control means 79 subtracts the received number of exchange game media from the number of balls in the unit 72 and calculates the number of balls after subtraction. Further, the number of possessed balls after the subtraction is updated and stored in the retained ball number information storage means 8.

  The input means 81 is configured by, for example, a numeric keypad, a touch panel or the like that receives information from a game hall employee or the like. In particular, the input means 81 accepts an input of a prize code and execution of processing from an employee of a game hall. The prize code is information including characters, figures, symbols, or a combination thereof for identifying each prize for management in the game hall.

  The display means 82 displays various information, for example, information related to the game and operation information of the gaming machine, displays a command for controlling the unit 72, a response output to the CRT, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, Monitor, segment, etc. In particular, the display unit 82 displays the number of balls stored in the number-of-balls information storage unit 8, the number of balls and the number of balls after subtraction, processing completion, errors, and the like.

  The server 73 is a computer that operates under program control, and particularly includes a server calculation means 85, a prize information storage means 87, a stored ball number information storage means 25, and a subtraction ball number storage means 88.

  The server calculation means 85 can be constituted by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The server calculation unit 85 calls the premium information stored in the premium information storage unit 87, compares the received premium code with the premium code stored along with the premium information, and matches the premium. Search for information. When matching prize information is found, the number of game media necessary for exchange is specified by referring to the exchange number information corresponding to the loan rate information received from the prize information, and the number of exchange game media Is transmitted to the unit 72.

  The server computing unit 85 calls the subtraction ball number information stored in the subtraction ball number information storage unit 88, and receives the received identification information and premium code, the identification information stored in association with the subtraction ball number information, and The matched identification information and premium code are searched by comparing with the premium code. If matching identification information and a gift code are found, the received subtraction ball number is added to and stored in the subtraction ball number information related to the identification information and the gift code. Further, the received exchange prize number is added to and stored in the exchange prize number information stored in association with the subtraction ball number information. Then, the server calculation unit 85 transmits a process completion notification to the unit 72.

  Further, the server calculation means 85 searches the stored ball number information storage means 25 based on the member identification information stored in the member identification information storage means 24 of the member card 23, and specifies the number of stored balls of the player. . Then, the specified number of stored balls is transmitted to the unit 72.

  Further, the server calculating means 85 subtracts the received number of stored balls subtracted from the number of stored balls of the player stored in the number of stored balls information storage means 25, calculates the number of stored balls after subtraction, and stores the balls after subtraction. The number is updated and stored in the stored ball number information storage means 25.

  Further, when receiving the identification information, the server calculation means 85 calls the premium information stored in the premium information storage means 87 and transmits it to the POS 74.

  Further, when receiving the confirmation processing execution signal, the server calculation unit 85 calls the subtraction ball number information stored in the subtraction ball number information storage unit 88, and stores it in association with the received identification information and subtraction ball number information. The matching identification information is compared to search for matching identification information. When matching identification information is found, the premium information stored in the premium information storage means 87 is called up. Then, the prize code included in the subtraction ball number information related to the found identification information is compared with the prize code stored in association with the prize information, and a matching prize code is searched. If a matching prize code is found, the number of subtracted balls is classified according to the type of game media and the loan rate, and cumulatively added to the exchange result of the prize information related to the prize code. By referring to the exchanged prize information stored in association with the quantity information, the prize information is updated by subtracting the number of exchangeable prizes from the stocked quantity of the prize in the prize information and adding the number of exchangeable prizes to the number of sales. To do. For prizes that do not have a stock quantity (for example, coffee that has been drip at the game hall), subtraction from the stock quantity is not performed, and only an addition update to the sales quantity is performed. When these processes are completed, the information in the subtraction ball number information storage means 88 used for these processes is cleared. In addition, the server calculation unit 85 transmits a processing completion notification to the POS 74.

  As the premium information storage means 87 and the subtraction ball number storage means 88, for example, a hard disk (HD) functioning as a large-capacity memory can be used. In particular, as shown in FIG. 18A, the prize information storage means 87 stores the prize name, unit price information, the number of exchanges, the number of inventory, the number of sales, etc., classified for each prize code. Therefore, if a search is made based on the premium code, for example, from the premium code “0001”, the premium name “cigarette A”, the unit price “130 yen”, the exchange number “1 pachinko ball = 1 yen, 130 medals, 1 medal” It is possible to derive information such as “26 sheets in the case of 5 sheets = 5 yen” and “456” in stock. The prize name indicates a specific name of the prize. The unit price information indicates the price per one prize. The number of exchanges indicates how much the prize is exchanged with a pachinko ball or a slot machine medal. The number of stocks is the number of remaining free gifts, and the number of sales shows here the number of goods issued at that time of the day. In other words, when the prize information is updated and the number of goods delivered for a certain prize increases, the number of inventory decreases in proportion to this. In addition, the exchange result indicates the exchange result of the day for each game medium type and the rental rate, and in this embodiment, the exchange number is the cumulative number of exchange balls. In other words, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), the replacement record of the cigarette A with the premium code 0001 is that there is a replacement record with 260 balls (= 2 cigarettes A) when 1 pachinko ball = 1 yen. Recognize.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (b), the subtraction ball number information storage means 88 is divided into identification information and premium codes, and the number of subtraction balls (= the number of balls subtracted from the number of holding balls and the number of balls) and Stores the number of exchange prizes. That is, the subtraction ball number information storage unit 88 is configured to be able to search for the subtraction ball number information and the number of exchange prizes based on the identification information or the premium code. Further, when a plurality of prize exchanges are performed with the same identification information and prize code, the number of subtracted balls and the number of prize exchanges at the time of each prize exchange are added together and stored. In the present embodiment, the game media are classified and stored for each type of game medium and rental rate. The subtraction ball number information storage means 88 may be configured to store the number of subtraction balls at the time of each prize exchange.

  The POS 74 is a so-called POS for game halls that totals the results of prize exchange in units of prizes, and has a role as a terminal device of the server 73. In particular, the POS 74 includes an input unit 91, a display unit 92, a reading unit 7, a POS control unit 94, an identification information storage unit 13, and an identification information authentication unit 14.

  The input means 91 is configured by, for example, a numeric keypad, a touch panel, or the like that receives information from a game hall employee or the like. In particular, the input unit 91 accepts an input of execution of a confirmation process for a prize exchange from an employee of a game hall.

  The display means 92 displays various information, for example, information related to the game and operating information of the gaming machine, displays a command for controlling the POS 74, a response output to the CRT, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, a monitor, etc. Segment. In particular, the display means 92 displays a display requesting confirmation of execution of the confirmation process for the prize exchange, a process completion, an error, and the like.

  The POS control means 94 can be configured by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), for example. Further, the POS control means 94 transmits identification information to the server 73. When receiving the prize information, the POS control means 94 causes the display means 92 to display a display requesting confirmation of execution of the prize information and the prize exchange confirmation process, and also displays that the prize confirmation process has been completed. To display. Further, the POS control means 94 transmits a confirmation process execution signal to the server 73 when the input means 91 accepts an input of process execution from an employee of the game hall.

  Next, a specific processing flow of the prize exchange system D will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 19, in the case where the unit 72 performs processing for exchanging prizes, when an employee or the like of the game hall puts the storage medium 1 into the reading means 7, the control means 79 reads the reading means 7. Then, the identification information stored in the identification information storage means 4 of the storage medium 1 is read (step S401). The identification information authentication unit 14 that has received the identification information calls each identification information stored in the identification information storage unit 13 and authenticates whether or not it matches the received identification information (step S402). If they match as a result of authentication, an authentication completion signal is transmitted to the control means 79, and the control means 79 displays on the display means 82 that a premium code is input. Also, the lending rate information is called from the lending rate information storage means 10. On the other hand, in the case of mismatch, as shown in FIG. 20, the identification information authenticating means 14 transmits an error signal to the control means 79 and displays on the display means 82 that the storage medium 1 is again presented to the reading means 7. (Step S404). When the input unit 81 receives an input of a premium code (step S403), the control unit 79 transmits the premium code and rental rate information to the server 53 (step S405). Next, the server calculation means 85 calls the prize information stored in the prize information storage means 87, compares the received prize code with the prize code stored in association with the prize information, and matches the prize. Search for code. When a matching prize code is found, the number of game media necessary for exchange is specified by referring to the exchange number information corresponding to the received loan rate information from the prize information related to the prize code ( Step S406). For example, when the unit price information of the prize information is “130 yen” and the received loan rate information is “4 yen”, the number of exchanged game media is “33”. Then, the specified number of exchange game media is transmitted to the unit 72 (step S407). In this embodiment, the number of exchange game media is rounded up. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the unit price may be set in advance so that the fraction is rounded down.

  The control means 79 of the unit 72 that has received the number of exchange game media causes the display means 82 to display a display requesting confirmation of execution of a process of subtracting the exchange game medium number from the number of possession balls and the number of possession balls. When the input means 81 accepts an input of processing execution from an employee of the game hall (step S408), the control means 79 subtracts the number of exchanged game media from the number of possessed balls stored in the possessed ball number information storing means 8. Then, the number of possessed balls after the subtraction is calculated (step S409), and the number of retained balls after the subtraction is updated and stored in the retained ball number information storage means 8. The control means 79 transmits the identification information, the premium code, the number of subtraction balls (= the number of balls subtracted from the number of holding balls), and the number of exchange prizes to the server 53 (step S411).

  The server computing unit 85 calls the subtraction ball number information stored in the subtraction ball number information storage unit 88 and receives the received identification information and premium code, and the identification information and premium stored in association with the subtraction ball number information. The codes are compared to search for matching identification information and premium codes. When matching identification information and a prize code are found, the received subtraction ball number is added to and stored in the subtraction ball number information related to the identification information and the prize code, and is stored in association with the subtraction ball number information. The received exchange prize number is added to the exchanged prize number information stored and stored (step S412). Then, the server calculation unit 85 transmits a process completion notification to the unit 72. The control means 79 of the unit 72 causes the display means 82 to display the number of balls after subtraction and the fact that the processing is completed (steps S413 and S414).

  On the other hand, when the number of possessed balls calculated by the server calculating means 85 becomes negative (YES in step S410), the membership card 23 is inserted in advance into the membership card reading means 28 of the unit 72 as shown in FIG. The control unit 79 of the unit 72 reads the member card 23 (step S416), and the server calculation unit 85 stores the member identification stored in the member identification information storage unit 24 of the member card 23. Based on the information, the number of stored balls information storage means 25 is searched to identify the number of stored balls of the player (step S417). When the membership card 23 is not inserted into the membership card reading means 28 of the unit 72, a display for prompting the insertion of the membership card 23 can be displayed on the display means 82. Then, the specified number of stored balls is transmitted to the unit 72. The control means 79 of the unit 72 that has received the number of stored balls causes the display means 82 to display a display requesting confirmation of execution of the process of subtracting the above-mentioned minus number of exchange game media from the number of stored balls. When the input means 81 receives an input of processing execution from an employee of the game hall (step S419), the control means 79 compares the number of stored balls with the number of exchanged game media for minus, and the number of stored balls ≧ exchange for minus. On the condition that the number is the number of game media, the control means 79 subtracts the minus number of exchange game media from the number of balls, and calculates the number of balls after subtraction. Then, the control means 79 uses the identification information, the prize code, the number of subtracted balls (= the number of balls subtracted from the number of holding balls and the number of stored balls), the number of exchanged prizes, the number of subtracted balls (= the number of balls subtracted from the number of stored balls) Number) is transmitted to the server 73 (step S420). The server computing unit 85 calls the subtraction ball number information stored in the subtraction ball number information storage unit 88 and receives the received identification information and premium code, and the identification information and premium stored in association with the subtraction ball number information. The codes are compared to search for matching identification information and premium codes. When matching identification information and a prize code are found, the received subtraction ball number is added to and stored in the subtraction ball number information related to the identification information and the prize code, and is stored in association with the subtraction ball number information. The received exchange prize number is added to the exchanged prize number information stored and stored (step S421). Also, the number of stored balls subtracted balls is subtracted from the number of stored balls of the player stored in the stored ball number information storage means 25 to calculate the number of stored balls after subtraction (step S422), and the number of stored balls after subtraction is calculated. The stored ball number information storage means 25 is updated and stored (step S423).

  Then, the server calculation unit 85 transmits the number of balls after subtraction and the processing completion notification to the unit 72. The control means 79 of the unit 72 causes the display means 82 to display the number of possessed balls and the number of accumulated balls after the subtraction and the fact that the processing is completed (steps S424 and S425). In the subtraction process from the number of stored balls, when it is determined that the subtraction result is negative, the control unit 79 of the unit 72 displays the fact on the display unit 82.

  Next, a prize exchange confirmation process is performed between the server 73 and the POS 74. This confirmation process may be performed before the opening or after the closing of the game hall employee or the like where no player is present, or may be performed each time a prize is exchanged. As shown in FIG. 22, when an employee of the game hall puts the storage medium 1 on the reading means 7, the POS control means 94 is stored in the identification information storage means 4 of the storage medium 1 through the reading means 7. The identification information is read (step S426). The identification information authentication unit 14 that has received the identification information calls each identification information stored in the identification information storage unit 13 and authenticates whether or not it matches the received identification information (step S427). If they match as a result of authentication, an authentication completion signal is transmitted to the POS control means 94, and the POS control means 94 causes the display means 92 to display a display requesting confirmation of execution of the confirmation process for the prize exchange (step S429). On the other hand, in the case of mismatch, as shown in FIG. 23, the identification information authenticating means 14 transmits an error signal to the POS control means 94 and displays on the display means 92 that the storage medium 1 is again sent to the reading means 7. (Step S428).

  When the input unit 91 receives an input of execution of a process from an employee of the game hall (step S430), the POS control unit 94 transmits identification information and a confirmation process execution signal to the server 73. The server calculation means 85 of the server 73 that has received the confirmation processing execution signal calls the subtraction ball number information stored in the subtraction ball number information storage means 88 and stores it in association with the received identification information and subtraction ball number information. The matching identification information is compared to search for matching identification information (step S431). When matching identification information is found, the premium information stored in the premium information storage means 87 is called up. Then, the prize code included in the subtraction ball number information related to the found identification information is compared with the prize code stored in association with the prize information, and a matching prize code is searched. If a matching prize code is found, the number of subtracted balls is classified according to the type of game media and the loan rate, and cumulatively added to the exchange result of the prize information related to the prize code. With reference to the exchange prize number information included in the quantity information, the exchange information is updated by subtracting the exchange prize number from the inventory quantity of the prize in the prize information and adding the exchange prize number to the sales number ( Step S432). For prizes that do not have a stock quantity (for example, coffee that has been drip at the game hall), subtraction from the stock quantity is not performed, and only an addition update to the sales quantity is performed. When these processes are completed, the information in the subtraction ball number information storage means 88 used for these processes is cleared.

  Then, the server calculation unit 85 transmits a process completion notification to the POS 74. The POS control means 94 of the POS 74 displays on the display means 92 that the prize confirmation process has been completed (step S433).

  The configuration and operation of the prize exchange system D other than those described above are the same as those of the prize exchange system A according to the first embodiment.

  In this embodiment, the unit 72 and the POS 74 are provided with the identification information storage unit 13 and the identification information authentication unit 14 respectively, and the authentication of the identification information of the storage medium 1 is performed by the unit 72 and the POS 74. The identification information storage unit 13 and the identification information authentication unit 14 may be provided, and authentication of the identification information of the storage medium 1 may be performed by communication between the unit 72 and the server 73 or communication between the POS 74 and the server 73. .

  In the present embodiment, the POS 74 is used for the confirmation process of the prize exchange. However, any apparatus that can update the prize information in the server 73 may be used. For example, a client terminal (not shown) for the server 73 is used. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, in the confirmation process of the prize exchange, the execution is performed automatically when the execution of the confirmation process is input. However, the confirmation process may be manually performed by an employee of the game hall. In this case, when the authentication of the storage medium 1 is successful, the POS 74 transmits identification information to the server 73, and the server 73 calls the subtraction ball number stored in association with the identification information in the subtraction ball number information storage unit 88, and The premium information is called and transmitted to the POS 74. Then, in the POS 74, a free gift exchange confirmation process is performed manually for the free gifts that employees or the like have exchanged themselves, and the required number of balls is subtracted from the subtraction ball number information every time the individual free gift exchange confirmation processing is performed. This process is repeated until the subtraction ball number information becomes zero. When the prize exchange confirmation process is completed, the prize information in the server 73 is updated by performing a termination operation.

  In the present embodiment, the subtraction ball number information storage unit 88 is configured to store the subtraction ball number together with the identification information and the premium code, but may be configured to store the premium code and the subtraction ball number. In this case, in the confirmation process for the prize exchange, the employee or the like inputs the prize code that he / she exchanged for the prize, identifies the prize, and proceeds with the confirmation process.

  Further, in this embodiment, the unit 72 performs the subtraction process of the number of exchanged game media from the number of possessed balls, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the server 73 has a number of ball possession information storage unit (not shown). It is good also as a structure which memorize | stores the number of possessions in this server possession number information storage part, and subtracts the number of exchange game media from this memorized number of possessions.

  The present embodiment is a modification of the fourth embodiment, and in the fourth embodiment, the configuration example using only the holding balls or using the stored balls when the number of holding balls is insufficient has been described. However, in this embodiment, the configuration using only the storing balls. An example will be described. In addition, about the component which has the same function as Examples 1-4, the same code | symbol is used and detailed description is also abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 24 is a conceptual diagram showing the entire gift exchange system E. The prize exchange system E includes a storage medium 1, a unit 102 as an example of an information processing apparatus, a server 103 as an example of a management apparatus, a POS 104 as an example of a prize exchange processing apparatus, and a membership card as an example of a member storage medium. 23. The unit 102 and the server 103, and the server 103 and the POS 104 are connected through a communication line, and can transmit and receive information and signals. In this embodiment, as an example of the prize exchange processing means, the unit 102 refers to the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means 25 and the prize information stored in the prize information storage means 87. A subtraction process for subtracting the number of exchange game media from the number of game media is performed, and the server 103 is configured to perform a process for updating the prize information.

  Each of the units 102 is a pedestrian machine provided corresponding to each of the gaming machines (not shown) provided in the game hall, and rents a certain gaming medium when cash is inserted. It has a function as a machine.

  The unit 102 includes a reading means 7, a control means 109, a lending rate information storage means 10, an input means 111, a display means 112, an identification information storage means 13, an identification information authentication means 14, and a member card reading means 28.

  The control means 109 can be configured by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), for example. In particular, the control means 109 causes the display means 112 to display various information. In addition, the premium code, the loan rate information, the subtracted ball number exchange premium number, the member identification information, and the stored ball subtracted ball number are transmitted to the server 103. Further, the control means 109 subtracts the received number of exchange game media from the received number of stored player's balls, and calculates the number of stored balls after the subtraction.

  The input unit 111 is configured with, for example, a numeric keypad, a touch panel, or the like that receives information from employees of the game hall. In particular, the input unit 111 receives an input of a prize code and execution of processing from an employee of a game hall. The prize code is information including characters, figures, symbols, or a combination thereof for identifying each prize for management in the game hall.

  The display means 112 displays various information, for example, information related to the game and operation information of the gaming machine, displays a command for controlling the unit 102, a response output to the CRT, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, Monitor, segment, etc. In particular, the display means 112 displays the number of balls after subtraction, processing completion, errors, and the like.

  The server 103 is a computer that operates under program control, and particularly includes a server calculation unit 115, a prize information storage unit 87, a stored ball number information storage unit 25, and a subtraction ball number storage unit 118.

  The server calculation means 115 can be constituted by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The server calculation unit 115 calls the premium information stored in the premium information storage unit 87, compares the received premium code with the premium code stored along with the premium information, and matches the premium. Search for information. If matching prize information is found, the exchange information corresponding to the received loan rate information is identified from the prize information, the number of game media required for exchange is specified, and the exchange game medium The number is sent to unit 102.

  Further, the server calculation unit 115 calls the subtraction ball number information stored in the subtraction ball number information storage unit 118, and receives the received identification information and the premium code, the identification information stored in association with the subtraction ball number information, and The matched identification information and premium code are searched by comparing with the premium code. If matching identification information and a gift code are found, the received subtraction ball number is added to and stored in the subtraction ball number information related to the identification information and the gift code. Further, the received exchange prize number is added to and stored in the exchange prize number information stored in association with the subtraction ball number information. Then, the server calculation unit 115 transmits a process completion notification to the unit 102.

  Further, the server calculation means 115 searches the stored ball number information storage means 25 based on the member identification information stored in the member identification information storage means 24 of the member card 23, and specifies the number of stored balls of the player. . Then, the specified number of stored balls is transmitted to the unit 102.

  Further, the server calculation means 115 calculates the number of stored balls after subtraction by subtracting the received number of stored balls subtracted from the number of stored balls of the player stored in the stored number information storage means 25, and the stored balls after the subtraction. The number is updated and stored in the stored ball number information storage means 25.

  Further, when receiving the identification information, the server calculation means 115 calls the premium information stored in the premium information storage means 67 and transmits it to the POS 104.

  Further, when the server calculation means 115 receives the confirmation processing execution signal, it calls the subtraction ball number information stored in the subtraction ball number information storage means 118 and stores it in association with the received identification information and subtraction ball number information. The matching identification information is compared to search for matching identification information. When matching identification information is found, the premium information stored in the premium information storage means 87 is called up. Then, the prize code included in the subtraction ball number information related to the found identification information is compared with the prize code stored in association with the prize information, and a matching prize code is searched. If a matching prize code is found, the number of subtracted balls is classified according to the type of game media and the loan rate, and cumulatively added to the exchange result of the prize information related to the prize code. By referring to the exchanged prize information stored in association with the quantity information, the prize information is updated by subtracting the number of exchangeable prizes from the stocked quantity of the prize in the prize information and adding the number of exchangeable prizes to the number of sales. To do. For prizes that do not have a stock quantity (for example, coffee that has been drip at the game hall), subtraction from the stock quantity is not performed, and only an addition update to the sales quantity is performed. When these processes are completed, the information in the subtraction ball number information storage means 118 used for these processes is cleared. In addition, the server calculation unit 115 transmits a process completion notification to the POS 104.

  As the subtraction ball number storage means 118, for example, a hard disk (HD) functioning as a large-capacity memory can be used. Further, the subtraction ball number information storage means 118 stores the number of subtraction balls (= the number of balls subtracted from the number of stored balls) and the number of exchange prizes for each identification information and premium code. That is, the subtraction ball number information storage unit 118 is configured to be able to search for the subtraction ball number information based on the identification information or the premium code. Further, when a plurality of prize exchanges are performed with the same identification information and premium code, the number of subtracted balls and the number of exchange prizes at the time of each prize exchange are added together and stored. In the present embodiment, the game media are classified and stored for each type of game medium and rental rate. The subtraction ball number information storage means 118 may be configured to store the number of subtraction balls at the time of each prize exchange.

  The POS 104 is a so-called POS for game halls that totals the results of prize exchange in units of prizes, and has a role as a terminal device of the server 103. In particular, the POS 104 includes an input unit 121, a display unit 122, a reading unit 7, a POS control unit 124, an identification information storage unit 13, and an identification information authentication unit 14.

  The input means 121 is configured by, for example, a numeric keypad, a touch panel, etc., which receives information from a game hall employee or the like. In particular, the input unit 121 receives an input of execution of a confirmation process for a prize exchange from an employee of a game hall.

  The display means 122 displays various information, for example, information related to the game and operation information of the gaming machine, displays a command for controlling the POS 104, a response output to the CRT, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, a monitor, etc. Segment. In particular, the display means 122 displays a display requesting confirmation of execution of the confirmation process for the prize exchange, a process completion, an error, and the like.

  The POS control unit 124 can be configured by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), for example. Further, the POS control unit 124 transmits identification information to the server 103. When receiving the prize information, the POS control means 124 causes the display means 122 to display a display requesting confirmation of execution of the prize information and the prize exchange confirmation process, and also displays that the prize confirmation process has been completed. To display. Further, the POS control unit 124 transmits a confirmation processing execution signal to the server 103 when the input unit 121 receives an input of processing execution from an employee of the game hall or the like.

  Next, a specific processing flow of the prize exchange system E will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 25, when the unit 102 is to perform processing for exchanging prizes, when an employee or the like of the game hall puts the storage medium 1 on the reading means 7, the control means 109 reads the reading means 7 Then, the identification information stored in the identification information storage means 4 of the storage medium 1 is read (step S501). The identification information authenticating unit 14 that has received the identification information calls each piece of identification information stored in the identification information storage unit 13 and authenticates whether or not it matches the received identification information (step S502). If they match as a result of authentication, an authentication completion signal is transmitted to the control means 109, and the control means 109 displays on the display means 112 that a premium code is input. Also, the lending rate information is called from the lending rate information storage means 10. On the other hand, in the case of mismatch, as shown in FIG. 26, the identification information authenticating means 14 transmits an error signal to the control means 109 and displays on the display means 112 that the storage medium 1 is again sent to the reading means 7. (Step S504). When the input unit 111 receives an input of a premium code (step S503), the control unit 109 transmits the premium code and rental rate information to the server 103 (step S505). Next, the server calculation unit 115 calls the premium information stored in the premium information storage unit 87, compares the received premium code with the premium code stored in association with the premium information, and matches the premium. Search for code. When a matching prize code is found, the number of game media necessary for exchange is specified by referring to the exchange number information corresponding to the received loan rate information from the prize information related to the prize code ( Step S506). For example, when the unit price information of the prize information is “130 yen” and the received loan rate information is “4 yen”, the number of exchanged game media is “33”. Then, the specified number of exchange game media is transmitted to the unit 102 (step S507). In this embodiment, the number of exchange game media is rounded up. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the unit price may be set in advance so that the fraction is rounded down.

  Next, on the condition that the membership card 23 is inserted in the membership card reading means 28 of the unit 102 in advance, the control means 109 of the unit 102 reads the membership card 23 (step S508), and the server calculation means 115 Based on the member identification information stored in the member identification information storage unit 24 of the member card 23, the stored ball number information storage unit 25 is searched to identify the number of stored balls of the player (step S509). If the membership card 23 is not inserted into the membership card reading means 28 of the unit 102, a display for prompting the insertion of the membership card 23 may be displayed on the display means 112. Then, the specified number of stored balls is transmitted to the unit 102. The control unit 109 of the unit 102 that has received the number of stored balls causes the display unit 92 to display a display requesting confirmation of execution of the process of subtracting the number of exchanged game media from the number of stored balls and the number of stored balls. When the input unit 111 receives an input of processing execution from an employee of the game hall (step S510), the control unit 109 subtracts the number of exchanged game media from the number of stored balls and calculates the number of stored balls after the subtraction. And the control means 109 is a server for the identification information, the premium code, the number of subtraction balls (= the number of balls subtracted from the number of stored balls), the number of exchanged prizes, the number of stored ball subtraction balls (= the number of balls subtracted from the number of stored balls). 103 (step S511). The server calculation unit 115 calls the subtraction ball number information stored in the subtraction ball number information storage unit 118, and receives the received identification information and premium code, and the identification information and premium stored in association with the subtraction ball number information. The codes are compared to search for matching identification information and premium codes. When matching identification information and a gift code are found, the received subtraction ball number is added to and stored in the subtraction ball number information related to the identification information and the gift code, and is subtracted in the subtraction ball number information storage unit 118. The received exchange prize number is added to and stored in the exchange prize number information stored in association with the number of balls information (step S512). In addition, the number of stored balls subtracted balls is subtracted from the number of stored balls of the player stored in the stored ball number information storage means 25 to calculate the number of stored balls after the subtraction, and the number of stored balls after the subtraction is stored in the stored ball number information. The storage unit 25 is updated and stored (step S513).

  Then, the server calculation means 115 transmits the number of balls after subtraction and the processing completion notification to the unit 102. The control means 109 of the unit 102 causes the display means 112 to display the number of accumulated balls after subtraction and the fact that the processing is completed (steps S514 and S515). In the subtraction process from the number of stored balls, when it is determined that the subtraction result is negative, the control unit 109 of the unit 102 displays the fact on the display unit 112.

  Next, a prize exchange confirmation process is performed between the server 103 and the POS 104. Since this determination process is the same as the process performed between the server 73 and the POS 74 described in the fourth embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  The configuration and operation of the prize exchange system E other than those described above are the same as those of the prize exchange system D of the fourth embodiment.

  In the first to fifth embodiments, the lending rate information storage means 10 is provided in a unit (unit 2, unit 32, unit 52, unit 72, unit 102. Hereinafter, simply referred to as a unit in the following paragraphs). A gaming medium lending ratio (= lending rate information, for example, if the gaming machine 5 is a pachinko machine, 1 yen per pachinko ball) is stored in the gaming machine 5 provided corresponding to the unit, and the server ( Server 3, server 33, server 53, server 73, server 103. In the following, the premium information stored in the premium information storage means 17 of the paragraph and the subsequent paragraphs is simply referred to as a server. Although the number of exchanges is stored and the number of exchange game media is specified according to the received loan rate information, it is limited to this configuration. No. For example, an account information storage means (not shown) is provided in the unit, an account used by the unit is stored, a server account information storage means (not shown) is provided in the server, etc., as shown in FIG. The gaming media lending ratio of the account is stored, the number of exchanges for each lending rate is stored in the prize information stored in the prize information storage means 17 of the server, etc. Based on the received account information, First, the gaming media lending ratio of the unit may be specified, and then the number of exchange gaming media may be specified. Further, an account information storage means (not shown) is provided in the unit, an account used by the unit is stored, a server account information storage means (not shown) is provided in the server, etc., as shown in FIG. The lending ratio of the game media in the account is stored, the reference basic exchange number is stored in the premium information stored in the premium information storage means 17 of the server, and the account information received from the unit A configuration may be adopted in which a prize is specified, and the number of exchange game media is calculated from the basic exchange number of the prize and the received account information. Further, the account information may be configured to store an exchange rate in addition to the loan rate, and use the loan rate when renting game media and use the exchange rate when exchanging premiums.

  The unit lending rate information storage means 10 stores the type of game medium handled by the gaming machine such as “pachinko ball” or “medal” and the lending coefficient such as “1” or “4”. In the prize information stored in the prize information storage means 17 or the like, the basic exchange number for each game medium is stored, and the exchange game medium is based on the loan rate information including the type of the game medium and the loan coefficient. It is good also as a structure which calculates a number. In this case, the server that receives the lending rate information may be configured to calculate the number of exchange game media, or the server transmits the basic exchange number to the unit, and the unit exchanges the exchange game media based on the lending rate information. The structure which calculates a number may be sufficient.

  Moreover, although the structure using a lending rate is illustrated in the said Examples 1-5, it is not restricted to this, It is good also as a structure using the exchange rate applied at the time of prize exchange. This is particularly useful when the loan rate and the exchange rate are different. In this case, for example, the unit can store the rental rate and the exchange rate, use the rental rate when renting the game medium, and use the exchange rate when exchanging the prize.

  Moreover, in the said Examples 1-5, although the unit as an example of information processing apparatus shall be provided with the function which lends a game medium according to the insertion of the cash to a unit, and performing this and predetermined operation. A game machine that pays out game media from the main body of the gaming machine may also be configured by a so-called CR unit.

It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole structure of the prize exchange system A of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the prize information of the prize exchange system A of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system A of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system A of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system A of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system A of Example 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole structure of the prize exchange system B of Example 2 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows the information processing apparatus and game machine of Example 2 which concern on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system B of Example 2 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system B of Example 2 which concerns on this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole structure of the prize exchange system C of Example 3 which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prize information of the prize exchange system C of Example 3 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system C of Example 3 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system C of Example 3 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system C of Example 3 which concerns on this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole structure of the prize exchange system D of Example 4 which concerns on this invention. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the prize information of the prize exchange system D of Example 4 which concerns on this invention, (b) is the subtraction ball number information storage part of the prize exchange system D of Example 4 which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the information memorize | stored in. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system D of Example 4 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system D of Example 4 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system D of Example 4 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system D of Example 4 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system D of Example 4 which concerns on this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole structure of the prize exchange system E of Example 5 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system E of Example 5 which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the prize exchange system E of Example 5 which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the rental ratio of the game media of each account of a unit in the prize exchange system of the other Example which concerns on this invention.

A: free gift exchange system, B: free gift exchange system, C: free gift exchange system, D: free gift exchange system, E: free gift exchange system 1: storage medium, 2: unit, 3: server, 4: identification information storage means, 5 : Gaming machine, 6: counting machine, 7: reading means, 8: number-of-balls information storage means, 9: control means, 10: lending rate information storage means, 12: display means, 13: identification information storage means, 14: Identification information authentication means, 15: server calculation means, 16: server possession number information storage means, 17: premium information storage means, 23: member card, 24: member identification information storage means, 25: accumulated number information storage means, 28 : Member card reading means, 32: Unit, 33: Server, 39: Control means, 42: Display means, 45: Server calculation means, 52: Unit, 53: Server, 59: Control means, 61: Input hand 62: display means, 65: server calculation means, 67: premium information storage means, 72: unit, 73: server, 74: POS, 79; control means, 81: input means, 82: display means, 85: server calculation Means, 87: Premium information storage means, 88: Subtraction ball number information storage means, 91: Input means, 92: Display means, 94: POS control means, 102: Unit, 103: Server, 104: POS, 109: Control means 111: input means 112: display means 115: server calculation means 118: subtraction ball number information storage means 121: input means 122: display means 124: POS control means

Claims (4)

A prize exchange system comprising an information processing apparatus provided corresponding to a gaming machine, a management apparatus communicably connected to each information processing apparatus, and a storage medium storing premium identification information for identifying a prize There,
Reading means capable of reading the storage medium;
A number-of-balls information storage means for storing the number of game media held by the player as a result of the game on the gaming machine;
Premium information storage means for storing premium information associated with the premium identification information;
A prize exchange process for subtracting the number of exchange game media necessary for prize exchange from the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means and updating the prize information stored in the prize information storage means Means,
The reading means is provided in the information processing apparatus,
The storage medium is provided corresponding to each prize,
The prize exchange processing means that has received the prize identification information read by the reading means from the information processing apparatus is stored in the prize information storage means and the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means. The prize exchange system is characterized by performing a subtraction process for subtracting the number of exchange game media from the number of game media and an update process for the prize information with reference to the prize information. A storage medium for members, an information processing apparatus provided in correspondence with the gaming machine, a management apparatus connected to be communicable with each information processing apparatus, and a storage medium storing premium identification information for identifying a premium A prize exchange system comprising:
Reading means capable of reading the storage medium;
Member storage medium reading means capable of reading member identification information stored in the member storage medium;
Stored ball number information storage means for storing the number of game media that each player has associated with the member identification information stored in the game hall;
Premium information storage means for storing premium information associated with the premium identification information;
A prize exchange processing means for subtracting the number of exchanged game media required for prize exchange from the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means and updating the prize information stored in the prize information storage means And having
The reading means and the member storage medium reading means are provided in the information processing apparatus,
The storage medium is provided corresponding to each prize,
The prize exchange processing means that has received the prize identification information read by the reading means from the information processing apparatus is stored in the prize information storage means and the number of game media stored in the storage ball number information storage means. A prize exchange system that performs a subtraction process for subtracting the number of exchange game media from the number of game media and an update process for the prize information with reference to the prize information. A member storage medium, a member storage medium reading means capable of reading member identification information stored in the member storage medium, and a game associated with the member identification information by each player in a game hall A storage ball number information storage means for storing the number of media;
The member storage medium reading means is provided in the information processing apparatus,
The prize exchange processing means refers to the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means and the prize information stored in the prize information storage means to calculate the number of exchange game media from the number of game media. When the number of game media is insufficient with respect to the number of exchanged game media, the number of game media is referred to the number of game media stored in the stored ball number information storage means. further characterized by performing a subtraction process of subtracting the number of the replacement game media deficient amount, prize exchange system according to claim 1. An input means for receiving an input of the storage ball subtraction signal is further provided,
The prize exchange processing means refers to the number of game media stored in the number-of-balls information storage means and the prize information stored in the prize information storage means to calculate the number of exchange game media from the number of game media. When the number of game media is insufficient with respect to the number of exchanged game media, when the input means accepts an input of a stored ball subtraction signal, the game stored in the stored ball number information storage means 4. The prize exchange system according to claim 3 , further comprising a subtraction process for subtracting a deficient number of exchange game media from the number of game media with reference to the number of media.

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