JP5718705B2 - Game media automatic payout system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an automatic payout system that automatically pays out game media and supplies the game media to a game machine at the time of test hitting for confirming a malfunction of the game machine.

In general, when a gaming machine is introduced into a game arcade, first, a test is performed to confirm a malfunction of the gaming machine. This test hit is to play a game in an environment close to that of the player who normally plays. At the time of test hitting, conventionally, a game hall employee put a game medium such as a pachinko ball into the upper plate of the game machine and fixes the handle of the game machine.

However, in this method, when there is a shortage of game media on the upper plate, it is necessary for the employee to carry the game media and put it into the upper plate, which increases the work burden on the employee. Moreover, since there are usually a plurality of gaming machines that are introduced into the amusement hall at a time, for example, when there are a large number of gaming machines that perform test hits, such as when opening a new store, the work burden of test hits is enormous. Become. In order to reduce such a work burden, there is a technique described in Patent Document 1. This is to provide a tray and a lifting device for transporting the game medium flowing down from the tray to the upper plate of the gaming machine. The tray is arranged at the lower part of the gaming machine and the game medium is put into the tray. Met.
JP 2006-175171 A

However, in the apparatus, the employee must first put the game medium into the receiving tray, and further, the employee needs to put the gaming medium into the receiving tray even when the game medium is insufficient in the receiving tray. The work burden on employees remains large. In addition, when the devices disclosed in Patent Document 1 are provided in each gaming machine, the cost becomes enormous. In addition, when the device disclosed in Patent Document 1 is used in a plurality of gaming machines in a single test, it is necessary to move the device, creating a new work burden on the employee, The burden is not alleviated.

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic game medium payout system that can suppress the work burden of an employee of a game arcade at the time of test hit as much as possible.

The invention of claim 1 is arranged corresponding to a gaming machine, and when the player inserts cash or a card and operates the payout operation means, a pedestal machine that pays out a game medium as a pachinko ball to the upper plate of the gaming machine ; In a game medium payout system including at least a management device connected to the inter-vehicle machine via a communication line ,
When a payout operation using the payout operation means is performed, a payout command means for sending out a payout signal for requesting payout of the game medium;
A payout means for paying out a predetermined amount of game media upon receiving a payout signal from the payout command means;
The inter-machine has at least a normal sales mode as a management mode and a test mode used when performing a test hit of a gaming machine,
The management device comprises a switching operation unit for use in a predetermined switching operation for switching the operational mode of said platform between machine to the normal operating mode and a test mode,
When testing the gaming machine, the management device is switched to the test mode through the management device and a payout operation is performed by using the payout operation means. This is a game media payout system that allows the machine to be tested.

The invention of claim 2 is arranged corresponding to a gaming machine, and when the player inserts cash or a card and operates the payout operation means, the game medium which is a pachinko ball is paid out to the gaming machine upper plate. in the game medium payout system that includes a management device connected through a communication line with the dispensing machine and the stand during machine for at least,
When dispensing operation using said dispensing operation means is performed, with the payout instruction means for sending a payout signal requesting payout of game media, a,
The inter-machine has at least a normal sales mode as a management mode and a test mode used when performing a test hit of a gaming machine,
The management device comprises a switching operation unit for use in a predetermined switching operation for switching the operational mode of said platform between machine to the normal operating mode and a test mode,
The gaming machine comprises a payout means for paying out a predetermined amount of game media when receiving a payout signal from the payout command means,
When testing a gaming machine, the management mode of the inter-vehicle machine is switched to the test mode through the management device , and when the payout operation is performed using the payout operation means, the game medium is transferred to the upper plate of the gaming machine. The game media payout system is configured to allow the machine to be paid out and to test the game machine.

According to the first and second aspects of the present invention, when the payout operation means is operated , the game medium that is a pachinko ball is paid out. The work load put on the upper plate of the machine can be suppressed.

Placed in correspondence with the gaming machine, when the player inserts cash or a card and operates the dispensing operation means, the gaming machine that pays out the game medium as a pachinko ball to the upper plate of the gaming machine, and the communications system and communication line In a game medium payout system including at least a management device connected through the payout operation means, a payout command means for sending out a payout signal for requesting payout of the game medium when the payout operation is performed, and the payout command means A payout means for paying out a predetermined amount of game media when receiving a payout signal from the player, and the inter-machine is used as an operation mode in a normal sales mode and a test mode used when performing a test hit of a gaming machine having at least, the management device switching operation for use in a predetermined switching operation for switching the operational mode of said platform between machine to the normal operating mode and a test mode of the Stage comprises, during testing hitting game machine, to switch the operating mode of said platform between machine test mode via the management device, when the payout operation by using the dispensing operation means, the dishes on the gaming machine By adopting a configuration in which gaming media is paid out and gaming machines are tested, it is possible to reduce the work load of gaming media employees, which are pachinko balls, on the top plate of gaming machines when testing. it can.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a game medium automatic payout system A. The game medium automatic payout system A is composed of an employee recording medium 1, a game medium payout device 2, and a management device 3. The game medium payout device 2 and the management device 3 are connected through a communication line, and information and Signals can be sent and received. The employee recording medium 1 may be any medium that can write information therein and read information recorded therein, such as a member ID card incorporating an integrated circuit, an IC coin, or the like. . In particular, the employee recording medium 1 has identification information recording means 4 for recording unique identification information allocated to the employee recording medium 1. In this embodiment, the unique identification information allocated to the employee recording medium 1 is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any information can be used as long as each employee recording medium 1 can be identified. May be used.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game medium payout device 2 is a table machine provided corresponding to the game machine 5, and is a payout machine for a pachinko ball (game medium). The game medium payout device 2 particularly includes a reading means 6, a payout button 7, a switching operation means 8, a switching means 9, a payout means 10, a display means 11, and a payout command means 12. In addition, in the normal business mode used in the game hall business hours other than the test mode, for example, the game medium payout device 2 accepts cash within a range of the accepted amount or number of balls when accepting cash or a card. The game media is paid out.

The reading unit 6 performs wired or wireless communication with the employee recording medium 1 and reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording unit 4 of the employee recording medium 1. The switching operation means 8 can be operated from the outside of the game medium payout device 2 by employees of the game hall such as buttons and levers. The switching means 9 changes the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 on condition that the operation of the switching operation means 8 such as button pressing by the employee of the game hall and the successful authentication of the employee recording medium 1 described later. Switch between test mode and non-test mode. Here, unlike the normal sales mode, the test mode only needs to be a mode in which the game medium can be paid out from the game medium payout device 2 when performing a test hit or the like. The payout means 10 is a control mechanism that pays out a predetermined amount of game media and supplies it to the gaming machine 4 when a payout signal is received from the payout command means 12. The display means 11 displays various information, for example, information related to the game and operation information of the gaming machine 5, or displays a command for controlling the game medium automatic payout system A of the present invention, a response output in response thereto, and the like. CRT, liquid crystal display, plasma display, monitor, etc.

The payout command means 12 sends a payout signal requesting payout of the game medium to the payout means 10 when the payout operation means accepts a payout operation by an employee of the game hall. The payout operation means the employee recording medium 1, the reading means 6, the payout button 7, the identification information storage means 14, and the authentication means 15. The payout operation by the payout operation means is the employee recording medium 1. Between the identification information recorded in the employee recording medium 1 and the identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14 is compared with the authentication means 15 to match. The authentication of whether or not, and the pressing of the payout button 7.

The management device 3 is a computer that operates under program control, and the management device 3 particularly includes an identification information storage unit 14 and an authentication unit 15. The identification information storage means 14 can use, for example, a hard disk (HD) that functions as a large-capacity memory, and stores each identification information of the employee recording medium 1 possessed by the employee of the game hall.

If the identification information storage means 14 is provided with an external storage drive for realizing access to the recording medium (medium), the program recorded on the recording medium can be loaded into the system of the management apparatus 3. 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 authentication means 15 can be constituted by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), calls the identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, and the employee read by the reading means 6 of the game medium payout device 2 Compared with the identification information of the recording medium 1 for authentication, it is authenticated whether or not they match.

Next, a specific processing flow of the game medium automatic payout system A will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 3, when an employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the game medium payout device 2 (step S101), a switching operation signal is received (step S102), and the employee recording medium is stored in the reading means 6. Notification for prompting the user to hold 1 is made by display on the display means 11 or by voice. Then, when the employee of the game hall places the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 (step S103) and causes communication between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6, the reading means 6 Reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording means 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S104), and transmits it to the authentication means 15 of the management apparatus 3. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication unit 15 calls each employee identification information stored in the identification information storage unit 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S105). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal is transmitted to the switching means 9. On the other hand, if the authentication fails, an error signal is transmitted to the game medium payout device 2, and the display means 11 of the game medium payout device 2 that has received the error signal displays that the authentication has failed. Note that the switching operation by the switching operation means 8 and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a certain time.

The switching means 9 that has received the authentication success signal switches the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 to the test mode, and displays that effect on the display means 11 (step S106). In this embodiment, the order of performing authentication by the authentication unit 15 is next to the switching operation of the switching unit 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the switching operation is performed after successful authentication by the authentication unit 15. It is good also as a structure which performs switching operation with respect to the means 8. FIG. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while the switching operation unit 8 is being operated. For example, when the switching operation means 8 is constituted by a button, the employee recording medium 1 is put on the reading means 6 while the button is pressed. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which receives the switching operation of the switching operation means 8 while putting the employee recording medium 1 in the reading means 6. FIG. In this case, the switching unit 9 is configured to operate when the switching operation unit 8 performs a switching operation while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6 are in communication.

When the payout operation means performs a payout operation in the test mode, the payout command means 12 transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10, and the payout means 10 pays out the game medium. This will be specifically described below. As shown in FIG. 4, when an employee of the game hall pushes down the payout button 7 when the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is in the test mode (step S201), a payout operation signal is received (step S202). A notification that prompts the reader to hold the employee recording medium 1 over the reading unit 6 is made by display on the display unit 11 or by voice. Then, when the employee of the game hall places the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 (step S203) and causes communication between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6, reading is performed. The means 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording means 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S204) and transmits it to the authentication means 15 of the management apparatus 3. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee's identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S205). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal is transmitted to the payout command means 12 of the game medium payout device 2. On the other hand, if the authentication fails, an error signal is transmitted to the game medium payout device 2 (step S206), and the display means 11 of the game medium payout device 2 that has received the error signal displays that the authentication has failed. Note that the payout operation by the payout operation means and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a predetermined time.

The payout instruction means 12 that has received the authentication success signal transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10. The payout means 10 that has received the payout signal pays out the game medium and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S207). In this embodiment, the authentication unit 15 performs authentication after the push-out of the payout button 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and after the authentication by the authentication unit 15 is successful, the payout button 7. It is good also as a structure which pushes down. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while pressing the payout button 7. Furthermore, the payout button 7 may be pressed while the employee recording medium 1 is held on the reading means 6. In this case, the payout means 10 is configured to operate when the payout button 7 is pressed while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 are in communication.

Further, the handle 28 provided in the gaming machine 5 is fixed at a predetermined position in order to put the gaming medium paid out to the upper plate 24 of the gaming machine 5 into the gaming machine 5. By fixing the handle 28 in this way, the game medium introduced into the gaming machine 5 from the upper plate 24 can be automatically loaded into the gaming machine 5, so that employees of the game hall can handle the handle 28. It is only necessary to carry out the fixing work, and the work burden on the employee is reduced.

When the game medium payout of the game medium automatic payout system A is terminated, the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is switched from the test mode to a mode other than the test mode, for example, the normal mode. The specific flow is the same as switching to the test mode. As shown in FIG. 5, an employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the game medium payout device 2 (step S301), and the employee's recording medium 1 is put on the reading means 6 (step S301). In step S303, communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6, and the authentication unit 15 performs authentication (step S305). As a result, the switching means 9 that has received the authentication success signal switches the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 to a mode other than the test mode, and displays that fact on the display means 11 (step S306).

In addition to the above-described method, the payout end method is, for example, the operation of a predetermined button such as a cancel button (not shown) provided in the game medium payout device 2, or the button operation and the employee record. It may be performed in combination with the medium 1. That is, the end of payout and switching from the test mode to another mode may be performed by separate operations. Moreover, the switching method from the test mode to the normal mode is an example, and any method can be used as long as the test mode is switched to another mode.

As described above, by configuring the game medium automatic payout system A, it is possible to suppress the work burden of the game hall employee to throw the game medium into the game machine at the time of test hitting. In addition, the game hall employee only has to operate the game medium payout device 2 in either case of switching the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 or paying out the game media. Can be unified, which is convenient.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing the game medium automatic payout system B. The game medium automatic payout system B includes an employee recording medium 1, a game medium payout apparatus 2, and a management apparatus 3. The game medium payout apparatus 2 and the management apparatus 3 are connected through a communication line, and information and Signals can be sent and received. The game medium payout device 2 particularly includes a switching means 9 and a payout means 10. The management device 3 includes a reading unit 6, a payout button 7, a switching operation unit 8, a display unit 11, a payout command unit 12, an identification information storage unit 14, an authentication unit 15, and a mode control unit 29. The mode control means 29 can be constituted by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). When the authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the switching operation is successful is received from the authentication means 15, the operation of the game medium payout device 2 is performed. In order to switch the mode, a command is given to the switching means 9 from the management device 3 side. In addition, in the normal business mode used in the game hall business hours other than the test mode, for example, the game medium payout device 2 accepts cash within a range of the accepted amount or number of balls when accepting cash or a card. The game media is paid out.

Next, a specific processing flow of the game medium automatic payout system B will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 7, when an employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the management device 3 (step S401), the switching operation signal is received (step S402), and the employee recording medium 1 is loaded into the reading means 6. A notification for urging the user to hold is given by display on the display means 11 or by voice. Then, when an employee of the game hall puts the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 of the management device 3 (step S403), communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6. The reading means 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording means 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S404) and transmits it to the authentication means 15. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S405). . When the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the switching operation is successful is transmitted to the mode control unit 29. The mode control means 29 transmits a mode switching signal instructing switching to the mode (test mode) designated by the switching operation to the switching means 9 of the game medium payout device 2. When the switching unit 9 switches the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 to the test mode (step S406), the switching unit 9 transmits a switching completion signal to the management device 3. Further, the display means 11 displays that the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 has been switched to the test mode (step S407). On the other hand, if the authentication fails, the display unit 11 displays that the authentication has failed (step S408). Note that the switching operation by the switching operation means 8 and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a certain time.

In this embodiment, the order of performing authentication by the authentication unit 15 is next to the switching operation of the switching unit 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the switching operation is performed after successful authentication by the authentication unit 15. It is good also as a structure which performs switching operation with respect to the means 8. FIG. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while the switching operation unit 8 is being operated. For example, when the switching operation means 8 is constituted by a button, the employee recording medium 1 is put on the reading means 6 while the button is pressed. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which receives the switching operation of the switching operation means 8 while putting the employee recording medium 1 in the reading means 6. FIG. In this case, the switching unit 9 is configured to operate when the switching operation unit 8 performs a switching operation while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6 are in communication.

When the payout operation means performs a payout operation in the test mode, the payout instruction means 12 transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10 of the game medium payout device 2, and the payout means 10 pays out the game media. This will be specifically described below. As shown in FIG. 8, when the game medium employee depresses the payout button 7 of the management device 3 while the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is in the test mode (step S501), a payout operation signal is received ( In step S502), a notification for prompting the reading means 6 to pick up the employee recording medium 1 is given by display on the display means 11, voice, or the like. Then, an employee of the amusement hall communicates between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 by placing the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 of the management device 3 (step S503). Then, the reading unit 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording unit 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S504) and transmits it to the authentication unit 15. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee's identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S505). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the payout operation is successful is transmitted to the payout command means 12. On the other hand, if the authentication has failed, the display unit 11 displays that the authentication has failed (step S506). Note that the payout operation by the payout operation means and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a predetermined time.

The payout command means 12 that has received the authentication success signal transmits the payout signal to the payout means 10 of the game medium payout device 2 (step S507). The payout means 10 that has received the payout signal pays out the game medium and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S508). In this embodiment, the authentication unit 15 performs authentication after the push-out of the payout button 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and after the authentication by the authentication unit 15 is successful, the payout button 7. It is good also as a structure which pushes down. Alternatively, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while pressing the payout button 7 down. Furthermore, the payout button 7 may be pressed while the employee recording medium 1 is held on the reading means 6. In this case, the payout means 10 is configured to operate when the payout button 7 is pressed while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 are in communication.

When the automatic payout of game media in the game media automatic payout system B is terminated, the operation mode of the game media payout device 2 is switched from the test mode to a mode other than the test mode, for example, the normal mode. The specific flow is the same as switching to the test mode. As shown in FIG. 9, the employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the management device 3 (step S601), and the employee's recording medium 1 is placed on the reading means 6 (step S603). Then, communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6, and the authentication unit 15 performs authentication (step S605). As a result, the mode control means 29 that has received the authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the switching operation has been successful issues a mode switching signal for instructing switching to the mode specified by the switching operation (for example, the normal mode). It transmits to the switching means 9 of the apparatus 2. Then, the switching unit 9 switches the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 to the normal mode (step S606), and transmits a switching completion signal to the management device 3 when the switching is completed. When receiving this switching completion signal, the display means 11 displays that the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 has been switched to the normal mode (step S607).

In addition to the above-described method, the payout end method is, for example, the operation of a predetermined button such as a cancel button (not shown) provided in the game medium payout device 2, or the button operation and the employee record. It may be performed in combination with the medium 1. That is, the end of payout and switching from the test mode to another mode may be performed by separate operations. Moreover, the switching method from the test mode to the normal mode is an example, and any method can be used as long as the test mode is switched to another mode.

As described above, by configuring the game medium automatic payout system B, an employee of the game hall can manage the game medium payout device 2 in either case of switching the operation mode or paying out the game media. Since it is only necessary to perform an operation on 3, the operation can be unified, which is convenient.

In addition, since the other structure and effect | action in a present Example are the same as that of Example 1, description is abbreviate | omitted.

FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing the game medium automatic payout system C. The game medium automatic payout system C includes an employee recording medium 1, a game medium payout device 2, and a management device 3. The game medium payout device 2 and the management device 3 are connected through a communication line, and information and Signals can be sent and received. The game medium payout device 2 particularly includes a payout button 7, a switching means 9, a payout means 10, a payout command means 12, a reading means 16, and a display means 32. The management device 3 includes a reading unit 6, a switching operation unit 8, a display unit 11, an identification information storage unit 14, an authentication unit 15, and a mode control unit 29. In addition, in the normal business mode used in the game hall business hours other than the test mode, for example, the game medium payout device 2 accepts cash within a range of the accepted amount or number of balls when accepting cash or a card. The game media is paid out.

The reading unit 16 performs wired or wireless communication with the employee recording medium 1 and reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording unit 4 of the employee recording medium 1. Further, the display means 32 displays various information, for example, information related to the game and operation information of the gaming machine 5, or displays a command for controlling the game medium automatic payout system C of the present invention, a response output in response thereto, etc. CRT, liquid crystal display, plasma display, monitor, etc.

Next, a specific processing flow of the game medium automatic payout system C will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 9, and 11. FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, when an employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the management device 3 (step S401), the switching operation signal is received (step S402), and the employee recording medium 1 is loaded into the reading means 6. A notification for urging the user to hold is given by display on the display means 11 or by voice. Then, when an employee of the game hall puts the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 of the management device 3 (step S403), communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6. The reading unit 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording unit 4 of the employee recording medium 1 and transmits it to the authentication unit 15 (step S404). Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S405). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the switching operation is successful is transmitted to the mode control means 29. The mode control means 29 transmits a mode switching signal instructing switching to the mode (test mode) designated by the switching operation to the switching means 9 of the game medium payout device 2. When the switching unit 9 switches the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 to the test mode (step S406), the switching unit 9 transmits a switching completion signal to the management device 3. When this switching completion signal is received, the display means 11 displays that the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 has been switched to the test mode (step S407). On the other hand, if the authentication has failed, the display unit 11 displays that the authentication has failed (step S408). Note that the switching operation by the switching operation means 8 and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a certain time.

In this embodiment, the order of performing authentication by the authentication unit 15 is next to the switching operation of the switching unit 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the switching operation is performed after successful authentication by the authentication unit 15. It is good also as a structure which performs switching operation with respect to the means 8. FIG. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while the switching operation unit 8 is being operated. For example, when the switching operation means 8 is constituted by a button, the employee recording medium 1 is put on the reading means 6 while the button is pressed. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which receives the switching operation of the switching operation means 8 while putting the employee recording medium 1 in the reading means 6. FIG. In this case, the switching unit 9 is configured to operate when the switching operation unit 8 performs a switching operation while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6 are in communication.

When the payout operation means performs a payout operation in the test mode, the payout command means 12 transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10, and the payout means 10 pays out the game medium. This will be specifically described below. As shown in FIG. 11, when an employee of the game hall pushes down the payout button 7 of the game medium payout device 2 while the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is in the test mode (step S701), a payout operation signal is displayed. Acceptance is received (step S702), and notification for prompting the reader 16 to hold the employee recording medium 1 is displayed on the display means 32 or by voice. Then, an employee of the game hall places the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 16 of the game medium dispensing device 2 (step S703), and performs communication between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 16. Then, the reading unit 16 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording unit 4 of the employee recording medium 1 and transmits it to the authentication unit 15 of the management apparatus 3 (step S704). Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee's identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S705). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal is transmitted to the payout command means 12. On the other hand, when the authentication fails, the display means 32 of the game medium dispensing device 2 displays that the authentication has failed. Note that the payout operation by the payout operation means and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a predetermined time.

The payout instruction means 12 that has received the authentication success signal transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10. The payout means 10 that has received the payout signal pays out the game medium and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S706). In this embodiment, the authentication unit 15 performs authentication after the push-out of the payout button 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and after the authentication by the authentication unit 15 is successful, the payout button 7. It is good also as a structure which pushes down. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while pressing the payout button 7. Furthermore, the payout button 7 may be pressed while the employee recording medium 1 is held on the reading means 16. In this case, the payout means 10 is configured to operate when the payout button 7 is pressed while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 are in communication.

When the game medium payout system C ends the game medium payout system C, the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is switched from the test mode to a mode other than the test mode, for example, the normal mode. The specific flow is the same as switching to the test mode. As shown in FIG. 9, the employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the management device 3 (step S601), and the employee's recording medium 1 is placed on the reading means 6 (step S603). Then, communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6, and the authentication unit 15 performs authentication (step S605). As a result, an authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the switching operation is successful is transmitted to the mode control means 29. The mode control means 29 that has received this authentication success signal transmits a mode switching signal instructing switching to the mode designated by the switching operation (for example, the normal mode) to the switching means 9 of the game medium payout device 2. Then, the switching unit 9 switches the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 to the normal mode (step S606), and transmits a switching completion signal to the management device 3 when the switching is completed. When receiving this switching completion signal, the display means 11 displays that the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 has been switched to the normal mode (step S607).

In addition to the above-described method, the payout end method is, for example, the operation of a predetermined button such as a cancel button (not shown) provided in the game medium payout device 2, or the button operation and the employee record. It may be performed in combination with the medium 1. That is, the end of payout and switching from the test mode to another mode may be performed by separate operations. Moreover, the switching method from the test mode to the normal mode is an example, and any method can be used as long as the test mode is switched to another mode.

In addition, since the other structure and effect | action in a present Example are the same as that of Example 1, description is abbreviate | omitted. Further, the contents of each constituent means not detailed in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first and second embodiments, and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing a game medium automatic payout system D. The game medium automatic payout system D includes an employee recording medium 1, a game medium payout device 2, and a management device 3. The game medium payout device 2 and the management device 3 are connected through a communication line, and information and Signals can be sent and received. The game medium payout device 2 includes a reading means 6, a payout button 7, a switching operation means 8, a switching means 9, a payout means 10, a display means 11, a payout instruction means 12, and a payout number setting means 17. In addition, in the normal business mode used in the game hall business hours other than the test mode, for example, the game medium payout device 2 accepts cash within a range of the accepted amount or number of balls when accepting cash or a card. The game media is paid out.

The number-of-payout setting means 17 includes a user interface represented by a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse), a touch panel, etc. that can input the number of game media payouts, a CRT that can confirm the number of game media input, a liquid crystal display, It consists of a display such as a plasma display and a monitor. An employee of the game hall can freely set the amount of game media to be paid out by the payout means 10 by operating the payout operation means by setting the payout number of game media using the payout number setting means 17. .

The management device 3 is a computer that operates under program control, and the management device 3 particularly includes an identification information storage unit 14 and an authentication unit 15.

Next, a specific processing flow of the game medium automatic payout system D will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 5, and 13. As shown in FIG. 3, when an employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the game medium payout device 2 (step S101), a switching operation signal is received (step S102), and the employee recording medium is stored in the reading means 6. Notification for prompting the user to hold 1 is made by display on the display means 11 or by voice. Then, when an employee of the game hall places the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 (step S103) and causes communication between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6, reading is performed. The means 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording means 4 of the employee recording medium 1 and transmits it to the authentication means 15 of the management device 3 (step S104). Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication unit 15 calls each employee identification information stored in the identification information storage unit 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S105). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal is transmitted to the switching means 9. On the other hand, if the authentication fails, an error signal is transmitted to the game medium payout device 2, and the display means 11 of the game medium payout device 2 that has received the error signal displays that the authentication has failed. Note that the switching operation by the switching operation means 8 and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a certain time.

The switching means 9 that has received the authentication success signal switches the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 to the test mode (step S106), and displays that effect on the display means 11. In this embodiment, the order of performing authentication by the authentication unit 15 is next to the switching operation of the switching unit 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the switching operation is performed after successful authentication by the authentication unit 15. It is good also as a structure which performs switching operation with respect to the means 8. FIG. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while the switching operation unit 8 is being operated. For example, when the switching operation means 8 is constituted by a button, the employee recording medium 1 is put on the reading means 6 while the button is pressed. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which receives the switching operation of the switching operation means 8 while putting the employee recording medium 1 in the reading means 6. FIG. In this case, the switching unit 9 is configured to operate when the switching operation unit 8 performs a switching operation while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6 are in communication.

When the payout operation means performs a payout operation in the test mode, the payout command means 12 transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10, and the payout means 10 pays out the game medium. This will be specifically described below. As shown in FIG. 13, when an operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is in the test mode and the employee of the game hall pushes down the payout button 7 (step S801), a payout operation signal is received (step S802). A notification that prompts the reader to hold the employee recording medium 1 over the reading unit 6 is made by display on the display unit 11 or by voice. Then, when an employee of the game hall places the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 (step S803) and causes communication between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6, reading is performed. The means 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording means 4 of the employee recording medium 1 and transmits it to the authentication means 15 of the management device 3 (step S804). Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee's identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S805). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal is transmitted to the payout command means 12. On the other hand, if the authentication fails, an error signal is transmitted to the game medium payout device 2 (step S806), and the display means 11 of the game medium payout device 2 that has received the error signal displays that the authentication has failed. Note that the payout operation by the payout operation means and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a predetermined time.

The payout instruction means 12 that has received the authentication success signal transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10. The payout means 10 that has received the payout signal pays out a predetermined amount of game media and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S807). Alternatively, a predetermined amount of game media is paid out by an input operation of the payout number setting means 17 in advance. In this embodiment, the authentication unit 15 performs authentication after the push-out of the payout button 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and after the authentication by the authentication unit 15 is successful, the payout button 7. It is good also as a structure which pushes down. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while pressing the payout button 7. Furthermore, the payout button 7 may be pressed while the employee recording medium 1 is held on the reading means 6. In this case, the payout means 10 is configured to operate when the payout button 7 is pressed while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 are in communication.

The game hall employees monitor the amount of game media such as pachinko balls in the upper plate 24 of the gaming machine 5 (see FIG. 2), and if there is a lack of game media, In this way, the payout operation means is operated to pay out a predetermined amount of game media.

When the automatic payout of game media in the game media automatic payout system D is terminated, the operation mode of the game media payout device 2 is switched from the test mode to a mode other than the test mode, for example, the normal mode. The specific flow is the same as switching to the test mode. As shown in FIG. 5, an employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the game medium payout device 2 (step S301), and the employee's recording medium 1 is put on the reading means 6 (step S301). In step S303, communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6, and the authentication unit 15 performs authentication (step S305). As a result, the switching means 9 that has received the authentication success signal switches the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 to a mode other than the test mode, and displays that fact on the display means 11 (step S306).

In addition to the above-described method, the payout end method is, for example, the operation of a predetermined button such as a cancel button (not shown) provided in the game medium payout device 2, or the button operation and the employee record. It may be performed in combination with the medium 1. That is, the end of payout and switching from the test mode to another mode may be performed by separate operations. Moreover, the switching method from the test mode to the normal mode is an example, and any method can be used as long as the test mode is switched to another mode.

As described above, by configuring the game medium automatic payout system D, it is possible to suppress the work load of the game hall employee at the time of test hitting on the upper plate 24 of the game medium 5 such as a pachinko ball. Can do. Further, according to the amount of game media such as pachinko balls in the upper plate 24 of the gaming machine 5, the payout operation means can be operated as appropriate so that a predetermined amount of game media can be paid out. In addition, the game hall employee only has to operate the game medium payout device 2 in either case of switching the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 or paying out the game media. Can be unified, which is convenient.

In addition, since the other structure and effect | action in a present Example are the same as that of Example 1, description is abbreviate | omitted. Further, the contents of each constituent means not detailed in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first to third embodiments, and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram showing a game medium automatic payout system E. The game medium automatic payout system E includes an employee recording medium 1, a game medium payout device 2, and a management device 3. The game medium payout device 2 and the management device 3 are connected through a communication line, and information and Signals can be sent and received. The game medium payout device 2 particularly includes a switching means 9 and a payout means 10. In addition, the management apparatus 3 includes a reading unit 6, a payout button 7, a switching operation unit 8, a display unit 11, a payout command unit 12, an identification information storage unit 14, an authentication unit 15, a payout number setting unit 17, and a mode control unit 29. I have. In addition, in the normal business mode used in the game hall business hours other than the test mode, for example, the game medium payout device 2 accepts cash within a range of the accepted amount or number of balls when accepting cash or a card. The game medium can be paid out, and has a payout button and payout command means (both not shown) used in the normal business mode.

Next, a specific processing flow of the game medium automatic payout system E will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 9, and 15. As shown in FIG. 7, when an employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the management device 3 (step S401), the switching operation signal is received (step S402), and the employee recording medium 1 is loaded into the reading means 6. A notification for urging the user to hold is given by display on the display means 11 or by voice. Then, when an employee of the game hall puts the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 of the management device 3 (step S403), communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6. The reading unit 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording unit 4 of the employee recording medium 1 and transmits it to the authentication unit 15 (step S404). Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S405). . When the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the switching operation is successful is transmitted to the mode control unit 29. The mode control means 29 transmits a mode switching signal instructing switching to the mode (test mode) designated by the switching operation to the switching means 9 of the game medium payout device 2. When the switching unit 9 switches the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 to the test mode (step S406), the switching unit 9 transmits a switching completion signal to the management device 3. When this switching completion signal is received, the display means 11 displays that the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 has been switched to the test mode (step S407). On the other hand, when the authentication has failed, the display unit 11 displays that the authentication has failed (step S408). Note that the switching operation by the switching operation means 8 and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a certain time.

In this embodiment, the order of performing authentication by the authentication unit 15 is next to the switching operation of the switching unit 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the switching operation is performed after successful authentication by the authentication unit 15. It is good also as a structure which performs switching operation with respect to the means 8. FIG. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while the switching operation unit 8 is being operated. For example, when the switching operation means 8 is constituted by a button, the employee recording medium 1 is put on the reading means 6 while the button is pressed. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which receives the switching operation of the switching operation means 8 while putting the employee recording medium 1 in the reading means 6. FIG. In this case, the switching unit 9 is configured to operate when the switching operation unit 8 performs a switching operation while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6 are in communication.

When the payout operation means performs a payout operation in the test mode, the payout instruction means 12 transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10 of the game medium payout device 2, and the payout means 10 pays out the game media. This will be specifically described below. As shown in FIG. 15, when an employee of the game hall pushes down the payout button 7 of the management device 3 while the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is in the test mode (step S901), a payout operation signal is accepted ( In step S902), notification for prompting the reader unit 6 to hold the employee recording medium 1 is displayed on the display unit 11 or by voice. Then, an employee of the amusement hall communicates between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 by placing the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 of the management device 3 (step S903). Then, the reading unit 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording unit 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S904) and transmits it to the authentication unit 15. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee's identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S905). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal is transmitted to the payout command means 12. On the other hand, if the authentication fails, the display unit 11 displays that the authentication has failed (step S906). Note that the payout operation by the payout operation means and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a predetermined time.

The payout command means 12 that has received the authentication success signal transmits the payout signal to the payout means 10 of the game medium payout device 2 (step S907). Upon receiving the payout signal, the payout means 10 pays out a predetermined amount of game media and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S908). Alternatively, a predetermined amount of game media is paid out by an input operation of the payout number setting means 17 in advance. In this embodiment, the authentication unit 15 performs authentication after the push-out of the payout button 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and after the authentication by the authentication unit 15 is successful, the payout button 7. It is good also as a structure which pushes down. Alternatively, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while pressing the payout button 7 down. Furthermore, the payout button 7 may be pressed while the employee recording medium 1 is held on the reading means 6. In this case, the payout means 10 is configured to operate when the payout button 7 is pressed while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 are in communication.

When an employee of the game hall monitors the amount of game media such as pachinko balls in the upper plate 24 (see FIG. 2) of the gaming machine 5 and senses that the amount of game media is insufficient, it is appropriately described above. In this manner, the payout operation means is operated to pay out a predetermined amount of game media.

When the game medium payout system E ends the game medium payout, the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is switched from the test mode to a mode other than the test mode, for example, the normal mode. The specific flow is the same as switching to the test mode. As shown in FIG. 9, the employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the management device 3 (step S601), and the employee's recording medium 1 is placed on the reading means 6 (step S603). Then, communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6, and the authentication unit 15 performs authentication (step S605). As a result, when the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the switching operation is successful is transmitted to the mode control means 29. The mode control means 29 that has received this authentication success signal transmits a mode switching signal instructing switching to the mode designated by the switching operation (for example, the normal mode) to the switching means 9 of the game medium payout device 2. Then, the switching unit 9 switches the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 to the normal mode (step S606), and transmits a switching completion signal to the management device 3 when the switching is completed. When receiving this switching completion signal, the display means 11 displays that the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 has been switched to the normal mode (step S607).

In addition to the above-described method, the payout end method is, for example, the operation of a predetermined button such as a cancel button (not shown) provided in the game medium payout device 2, or the button operation and the employee record. It may be performed in combination with the medium 1. That is, the end of payout and switching from the test mode to another mode may be performed by separate operations. Moreover, the switching method from the test mode to the normal mode is an example, and any method can be used as long as the test mode is switched to another mode.

As described above, by configuring the game medium automatic payout system E, the employees of the game hall can manage the management device in any case of switching the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 and paying out the game media. Since it is only necessary to perform an operation on 3, the operation can be unified, which is convenient.

In addition, since the other structure and effect | action in a present Example are the same as that of Example 1, description is abbreviate | omitted. Further, the contents of each constituent means not detailed in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first to fourth embodiments, and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram showing the game medium automatic payout system F. The game medium automatic payout system F includes an employee recording medium 1, a game medium payout device 2, and a management device 3. The game medium payout device 2 and the management device 3 are connected through a communication line, and information and Signals can be sent and received. The game medium payout device 2 particularly includes a payout button 7, a switching means 9, a payout means 10, a payout command means 12, a reading means 16, a payout number setting means 17, and a display means 32. The management device 3 includes a reading unit 6, a switching operation unit 8, a display unit 11, an identification information storage unit 14, an authentication unit 15, and a mode control unit 29. In addition, in the normal business mode used in the game hall business hours other than the test mode, for example, the game medium payout device 2 accepts cash within a range of the accepted amount or number of balls when accepting cash or a card. The game media is paid out.

Next, a specific processing flow of the game medium automatic payout system F will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 9, and 17. FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, when an employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the management apparatus 3 (step S401), the management apparatus 3 accepts a switching operation signal (step S402), and the reading means 6 receives the employee operation signal. A notification prompting the user to flick the recording medium 1 is given by display on the display means 11 or voice. Then, when an employee of the game hall puts the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 of the management device 3 (step S403), communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6. The reading means 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording means 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S404) and transmits it to the authentication means 15. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S405). . When the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the switching operation is successful is transmitted to the mode control unit 29. The mode control means 29 transmits a mode switching signal instructing switching to the mode (test mode) designated by the switching operation to the switching means 9 of the game medium payout device 2. When the switching unit 9 switches the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 to the test mode (step S406), the switching unit 9 transmits a switching completion signal to the management device 3. When this switching completion signal is received, the display means 11 displays that the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 has been switched to the test mode (step S407). On the other hand, when the authentication has failed, the display unit 11 displays that the authentication has failed (step S408). Note that the switching operation by the switching operation means 8 and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a certain time.

In this embodiment, the order of performing authentication by the authentication unit 15 is next to the switching operation of the switching unit 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the switching operation is performed after successful authentication by the authentication unit 15. It is good also as a structure which performs switching operation with respect to the means 8. FIG. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while the switching operation unit 8 is being operated. For example, when the switching operation means 8 is constituted by a button, the employee recording medium 1 is put on the reading means 6 while the button is pressed. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which receives the switching operation of the switching operation means 8 while putting the employee recording medium 1 in the reading means 6. FIG. In this case, the switching unit 9 is configured to operate when the switching operation unit 8 performs a switching operation while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6 are in communication.

When the payout operation means performs a payout operation in the test mode, the payout command means 12 transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10, and the payout means 10 pays out the game medium. This will be specifically described below. As shown in FIG. 17, when an employee of the game hall pushes down the payout button 7 of the game medium payout device 2 while the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is in the test mode (step S1001), a payout operation signal is displayed. Acceptance is received (step S1002), and a notification that prompts the reading means 16 to deceive the employee recording medium 1 is made by display on the display means 32 or by voice. Then, an employee of the game hall places communication between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 16 by placing the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 16 of the game medium dispensing device 2 (step S1003). Then, the reading unit 16 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording unit 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S1004) and transmits it to the authentication unit 15 of the management apparatus 3. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S1005). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal is transmitted to the payout command means 12. On the other hand, if the authentication fails, the display unit 32 displays that the authentication has failed. Note that the payout operation by the payout operation means and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a predetermined time.

The payout instruction means 12 that has received the authentication success signal transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10. Upon receiving the payout signal, the payout means 10 pays out a predetermined amount of game media and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S1006). Alternatively, a predetermined amount of game media is paid out by an input operation of the payout number setting means 17 in advance. In this embodiment, the authentication unit 15 performs authentication after the push-out of the payout button 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and after the authentication by the authentication unit 15 is successful, the payout button 7. It is good also as a structure which pushes down. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while pressing the payout button 7. Furthermore, the payout button 7 may be pressed while the employee recording medium 1 is held on the reading means 6. In this case, the payout means 10 is configured to operate when the payout button 7 is pressed while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 are in communication.

When an employee of the game hall monitors the amount of game media such as pachinko balls in the upper plate 24 (see FIG. 2) of the gaming machine 5 and senses that the amount of game media is insufficient, it is appropriately described above. In this manner, the payout operation means is operated to pay out a predetermined amount of game media.

When the automatic payout of game media in the game media automatic payout system F is terminated, the operation mode of the game media payout device 2 is switched from the test mode to a mode other than the test mode, for example, the normal mode. The specific flow is the same as switching to the test mode. As shown in FIG. 9, the employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the management device 3 (step S601), and the employee's recording medium 1 is placed on the reading means 6 (step S603). Then, communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6, and the authentication unit 15 performs authentication (step S605). As a result, when the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the switching operation is successful is transmitted to the mode control means 29. The mode control means 29 that has received this authentication success signal transmits a mode switching signal instructing switching to the mode designated by the switching operation (for example, the normal mode) to the switching means 9 of the game medium payout device 2. Then, the switching unit 9 switches the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 to the normal mode (step S606), and transmits a switching completion signal to the management device 3 when the switching is completed. When receiving this switching completion signal, the display means 11 displays that the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 has been switched to the normal mode (step S607).

In addition to the above-described method, the payout end method is, for example, the operation of a predetermined button such as a cancel button (not shown) provided in the game medium payout device 2, or the button operation and the employee record. It may be performed in combination with the medium 1. That is, the end of payout and switching from the test mode to another mode may be performed by separate operations. Moreover, the switching method from the test mode to the normal mode is an example, and any method can be used as long as the test mode is switched to another mode.

In addition, since the other structure and effect | action in a present Example are the same as that of Example 1, description is abbreviate | omitted. Further, the contents of each constituent means not detailed in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first to fifth embodiments, and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram showing a game medium automatic payout system G. The game media automatic payout system G includes an employee recording medium 1, a game media payout device 2, and a management device 3. The game media payout device 2 and the management device 3 are connected through a communication line, and information and Signals can be sent and received.

The time measuring means 13 is a timer for measuring time. When a payout signal is received, the time measuring means 13 starts timekeeping. When a predetermined time elapses, the time measuring means 13 sends a payout request signal to the payout command means 12 to send out a payout signal. Request to means 12.

The game medium payout device 2 includes a reading means 6, a payout button 7, a switching operation means 8, a switching means 9, a payout means 10, a display means 11, a payout command means 12, a time counting means 13, and a payout number setting means 17. Yes. The management device 3 is a computer that operates under program control, and the management device 3 particularly includes an identification information storage unit 14 and an authentication unit 15. In addition, in the normal business mode used in the game hall business hours other than the test mode, for example, the game medium payout device 2 accepts cash within a range of the accepted amount or number of balls when accepting cash or a card. The game media is paid out.

Next, a specific processing flow of the game medium automatic payout system G will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 5, and 19. As shown in FIG. 3, when an employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the game medium payout device 2 (step S101), a switching operation signal is received (step S102), and the employee recording medium is stored in the reading means 6. A notification prompting the user to despise 1 is made by display on the display means 11 or by voice. Then, when the employee of the game hall places the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 (step S103) and causes communication between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6, the reading means 6 Reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording means 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S104), and transmits it to the authentication means 15 of the management apparatus 3. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication unit 15 calls each employee identification information stored in the identification information storage unit 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S105). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal is transmitted to the switching means 9. On the other hand, if the authentication fails, an error signal is transmitted to the game medium payout device 2, and the display means 11 of the game medium payout device 2 that has received the error signal displays that the authentication has failed. Note that the switching operation by the switching operation means 8 and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a certain time.

The switching means 9 that has received the authentication success signal switches the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 to the test mode (step S106), and displays that effect on the display means 11. In this embodiment, the order of performing authentication by the authentication unit 15 is next to the switching operation of the switching unit 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the switching operation is performed after successful authentication by the authentication unit 15. It is good also as a structure which performs switching operation with respect to the means 8. FIG. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while the switching operation unit 8 is being operated. For example, when the switching operation means 8 is constituted by a button, the employee recording medium 1 is put on the reading means 6 while the button is pressed. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which receives the switching operation of the switching operation means 8 while putting the employee recording medium 1 in the reading means 6. FIG. In this case, the switching unit 9 is configured to operate when the switching operation unit 8 performs a switching operation while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6 are in communication.

When the payout operation means performs a payout operation in the test mode, the payout command means 12 transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10, and the payout means 10 pays out the game medium. This will be specifically described below. As shown in FIG. 19, when an employee of the game hall pushes down the payout button 7 when the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is in the test mode (step S1101), a payout operation signal is received (step S1102). Then, a notification prompting to hold the employee recording medium 1 over the reading means 6 is given by display on the display means 11 or by voice. Then, when an employee of the game hall places the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 (step S1103) and causes communication between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6, reading is performed. The means 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording means 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S1104) and transmits it to the authentication means 15 of the management apparatus 3. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S1105). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal is transmitted to the payout command means 12. On the other hand, if the authentication fails, an error signal is transmitted to the game medium payout device 2 (step S1106), and the display means 11 of the game medium payout device 2 that has received the error signal displays that the authentication has failed. Note that the payout operation by the payout operation means and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a predetermined time.

The payout command means 12 that has received the authentication success signal transmits the payout signal to the payout means 10 and the timing means 13. Upon receiving the payout signal, the payout means 10 pays out a predetermined amount of game media and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S1107). Alternatively, a predetermined amount of game media is paid out by an input operation of the payout number setting means 17 in advance. In this embodiment, the authentication unit 15 performs authentication after the push-out of the payout button 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and after the authentication by the authentication unit 15 is successful, the payout button 7. It is good also as a structure which pushes down. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while pressing the payout button 7. Furthermore, the payout button 7 may be pressed while the employee recording medium 1 is held on the reading means 6. In this case, the payout means 10 is configured to operate when the payout button 7 is pressed while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 are in communication.

The time measuring means 13 that has received the payout signal resets the time measurement (step S1108) and starts timekeeping (step S1109). When a predetermined time has elapsed (step S1110), the payout request signal is issued as a payout command. This is sent to the means 12 to request the payout command means 12 to send out a payout signal. The payout command means 12 that has received the payout request signal transmits the payout signal to the payout means 10 and the timing means 13. Upon receiving the payout signal, the payout means 10 pays out a predetermined amount of game media and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S1111). Alternatively, a predetermined amount of game media is paid out by an input operation of the payout number setting means 17 in advance. The timing means 13 that has received the payout signal clears and resets the timekeeping (step S1112), starts the time measurement again, and transmits a payout request signal to the payout command means 12 when a predetermined time has elapsed. To do. In the present embodiment, the timing means 13 has been configured to start timing in response to reception of the payout signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game medium of the game medium payout device 2 A sensor for detecting payout may be provided at a payout exit (not shown), and the time measuring means 13 may start timing when receiving a detection signal from the sensor.

When the automatic payout of game media in the game media automatic payout system G is terminated, the operation mode of the game media payout device 2 is switched from the test mode to a mode other than the test mode, for example, the normal mode. The specific flow is the same as switching to the test mode. As shown in FIG. 5, an employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the game medium payout device 2 (step S301), and the employee's recording medium 1 is put on the reading means 6 (step S301). In step S303, communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6, and the authentication unit 15 performs authentication (step S305). As a result, the switching means 9 that has received the authentication success signal switches the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 to a mode other than the test mode (step S306), and displays that fact on the display means 11.

In addition to the above-described method, the automatic payout can be terminated by operating a predetermined button such as a cancel button (not shown) provided in the game medium payout device 2, for example, It may be performed in combination with the recording medium 1. That is, the end of automatic payout and switching from the test mode to another mode may be performed by separate operations. Moreover, the switching method from the test mode to the normal mode is an example, and any method can be used as long as the test mode is switched to another mode.

As described above, by configuring the game medium automatic payout system G, it is possible to suppress the work burden of the game hall employee to throw the game medium into the gaming machine as much as possible when performing the test hit. it can. In particular, the provision of the time measuring means 13 makes it possible to automatically pay out additional game media, which is convenient. In addition, the game hall employee only has to operate the game medium payout device 2 in either case of switching the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 or paying out the game media. Can be unified, which is convenient.

In addition, since the other structure and effect | action in a present Example are the same as that of Example 1, description is abbreviate | omitted. Further, the contents of each constituent means not detailed in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first to sixth embodiments, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 20 is a conceptual diagram showing the game medium automatic payout system H. The game medium automatic payout system H includes an employee recording medium 1, a game medium payout device 2, and a management device 3. The game medium payout device 2 and the management device 3 are connected through a communication line, and information and Signals can be sent and received. The game medium payout device 2 particularly includes a switching means 9 and a payout means 10. Further, the management device 3 particularly includes a reading means 6, a payout button 7, a switching operation means 8, a display means 11, a payout command means 12, a time measuring means 13, an identification information storage means 14, an authentication means 15, a payout number setting means 17, a mode. Control means 29 is provided. In addition, in the normal business mode used in the game hall business hours other than the test mode, for example, the game medium payout device 2 accepts cash within a range of the accepted amount or number of balls when accepting cash or a card. The game medium can be paid out, and has a payout button and payout command means (both not shown) used in the normal business mode.

Next, a specific processing flow of the game medium automatic payout system H will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 9, and 21. As shown in FIG. 7, when an employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the management device 3 (step S401), the switching operation signal is received (step S402), and the employee recording medium 1 is loaded into the reading means 6. A notification for urging the user to hold is given by display on the display means 11 or by voice. Then, when an employee of the game hall puts the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 of the management device 3 (step S403), communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6. The reading means 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording means 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S404) and transmits it to the authentication means 15. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S405). . When the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the switching operation is successful is transmitted to the mode control unit 29. The mode control means 29 transmits a mode switching signal instructing switching to the mode (test mode) designated by the switching operation to the switching means 9 of the game medium payout device 2. When the switching unit 9 switches the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 to the test mode (step S406), the switching unit 9 transmits a switching completion signal to the management device 3. When this switching completion signal is received, the display means 11 displays that the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 has been switched to the test mode (step S407). On the other hand, when the authentication has failed, the display unit 11 displays that the authentication has failed (step S408). Note that the switching operation by the switching operation means 8 and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a certain time.

In this embodiment, the order of performing authentication by the authentication unit 15 is next to the switching operation of the switching unit 8. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the switching operation is performed after successful authentication by the authentication unit 15. It is good also as a structure which performs switching operation with respect to the means 8. FIG. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while the switching operation unit 8 is being operated. For example, when the switching operation means 8 is constituted by a button, the employee recording medium 1 is put on the reading means 6 while the button is pressed. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which receives the switching operation of the switching operation means 8 while putting the employee recording medium 1 in the reading means 6. FIG. In this case, the switching unit 9 is configured to operate when the switching operation unit 8 performs a switching operation while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6 are in communication.

When the payout operation means performs a payout operation in the test mode, the payout instruction means 12 transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10 of the game medium payout device 2, and the payout means 10 pays out the game media. This will be specifically described below. As shown in FIG. 21, when the game mode employee 2 pushes down the payout button 7 of the management device 3 while the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is in the test mode (step S1201), the payout operation signal is accepted. (Step S1202), a notification for prompting the reader 6 to hold the employee recording medium 1 is displayed on the display 11 or by voice. Then, an employee of the amusement hall communicates between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 by placing the employee recording medium 1 on the reading means 6 of the management apparatus 3 (step S1203). Then, the reading unit 6 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording unit 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S1204) and transmits it to the authentication unit 15. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee's identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S1205). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal is transmitted to the payout command means 12. On the other hand, if the authentication fails, the display unit 11 displays that the authentication has failed (step S1206). Note that the payout operation by the payout operation means and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a predetermined time.

The payout command means 12 that has received the authentication success signal transmits the payout signal to the payout means 10 and the time counting means 13 of the game medium payout device 2 (step S1207). Upon receiving the payout signal, the payout means 10 pays out a predetermined amount of game media and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S1208). Alternatively, a predetermined amount of game media is paid out by an input operation of the payout number setting means 17 in advance. In this embodiment, the authentication unit 15 performs authentication after the push-out of the payout button 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and after the authentication by the authentication unit 15 is successful, the payout button 7. It is good also as a structure which pushes down. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while pressing the payout button 7. Furthermore, the payout button 7 may be pressed while the employee recording medium 1 is held on the reading means 6. In this case, the payout means 10 is configured to operate when the payout button 7 is pressed while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 are in communication.

The time counting means 13 that has received the payout signal resets the time measurement (step S1209), starts timekeeping (step S1210), and when a predetermined time has elapsed, a payout request signal is sent to the payout command means 12. To send out a payout signal to the payout command means 12. The payout command means 12 that has received the payout request signal transmits the payout signal to the payout means 10 and the timing means 13 of the game medium payout device 2. Upon receiving the payout signal, the payout means 10 pays out a predetermined amount of game media and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S1211). The time counting means 13 that has received the payout signal clears and resets the time count (step S1212), starts the time count again (step S1210), and issues a payout request signal when a predetermined time has elapsed. Transmit to means 12.

When the automatic payout of game media in the game media automatic payout system H is terminated, the operation mode of the game media payout device 2 is switched from the test mode to a mode other than the test mode, for example, the normal mode. The specific flow is the same as switching to the test mode. As shown in FIG. 9, the employee of the game hall operates the switching operation means 8 of the management device 3 (step S601), and the employee's recording medium 1 is placed on the reading means 6 (step S603). Then, communication is performed between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading unit 6, and the authentication unit 15 performs authentication (step S605). As a result, when the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal indicating that the authentication based on the switching operation is successful is transmitted to the mode control means 29. The mode control means 29 that has received this authentication success signal transmits a mode switching signal instructing switching to the mode designated by the switching operation (for example, the normal mode) to the switching means 9 of the game medium payout device 2. Then, the switching unit 9 switches the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 to the normal mode (step S606), and transmits a switching completion signal to the management device 3 when the switching is completed. When receiving this switching completion signal, the display means 11 displays that the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 has been switched to the normal mode (step S607).

In addition to the above-described method, the automatic payout can be terminated by operating a predetermined button such as a cancel button (not shown) provided in the game medium payout device 2, for example, It may be performed in combination with the recording medium 1. That is, the end of automatic payout and switching from the test mode to another mode may be performed by separate operations. Moreover, the switching method from the test mode to the normal mode is an example, and any method can be used as long as the test mode is switched to another mode.

As described above, by configuring the game medium automatic payout system H, an employee of the game hall can manage the game medium payout device 2 in any of the switching of the operation mode and the game medium payout. Since it is only necessary to perform an operation on 3, the operation can be unified, which is convenient.

In addition, since the other structure and effect | action in a present Example are the same as that of Example 1, description is abbreviate | omitted. Further, the contents of each constituent means not detailed in the present embodiment are the same as those in the first to seventh embodiments, and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 22 is a conceptual diagram showing the game medium automatic payout system I. The game medium automatic payout system I includes an employee recording medium 1, a game medium payout device 2, and a management device 3. The game medium payout device 2 and the management device 3 are connected through a communication line, and information and Signals can be sent and received. In particular, the game medium payout device 2 includes a payout button 7, a switching means 9, a payout means 10, a payout command means 12, a time measuring means 13, a reading means 16, a payout number setting means 17, and a display means 32. The management device 3 includes a reading unit 6, a switching operation unit 8, a display unit 11, an identification information storage unit 14, an authentication unit 15, and a mode control unit 29. In addition, in the normal business mode used in the game hall business hours other than the test mode, for example, the game medium payout device 2 accepts cash within a range of the accepted amount or number of balls when accepting cash or a card. The game media is paid out.

Next, a specific processing flow of the game medium automatic payout system I will be described with reference to FIGS. 7, 9, and 23. Note that the switching to the test mode and the end of the automatic payout (switching from the test mode to a mode other than the test mode) are the same as in the eighth embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted (see FIGS. 7 and 9).

When the game medium payout device 2 is in the test mode, when the payout operation means performs a payout operation, the payout command means 12 transmits a payout signal to the payout means 10, and the payout means 10 pays out the game media. This will be specifically described below. As shown in FIG. 23, when the game medium employee depresses the payout button 7 of the game medium payout device 2 while the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is in the test mode (step S1301), the payout operation signal is displayed. Acceptance is received (step S1302), and a notification for urging the reading means 16 to pick up the employee recording medium 1 is displayed on the display means 32 or by voice. Then, an employee of the game hall places communication between the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 16 by placing the employee recording medium 1 over the reading means 16 of the game medium dispensing device 2 (step S1303). Then, the reading unit 16 reads the identification information recorded in the identification information recording unit 4 of the employee recording medium 1 (step S1304) and transmits it to the authentication unit 15 of the management apparatus 3. Upon receiving the identification information, the authentication means 15 calls each employee identification information stored in the identification information storage means 14, compares it with the identification information, and authenticates whether or not they match (step S1305). . If the authentication is successful, an authentication success signal is transmitted to the payout command means 12. On the other hand, if the authentication fails, the display unit 32 displays that the authentication has failed. Note that the payout operation by the payout operation means and the authentication using the employee recording medium 1 may be performed within a predetermined time.

The payout command means 12 that has received the authentication success signal transmits the payout signal to the payout means 10 and the timing means 13. Upon receiving the payout signal, the payout means 10 pays out a predetermined amount of game media and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S1306). Alternatively, a predetermined amount of game media is paid out by an input operation of the payout number setting means 17 in advance. In this embodiment, the authentication unit 15 performs authentication after the push-out of the payout button 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and after the authentication by the authentication unit 15 is successful, the payout button 7. It is good also as a structure which pushes down. Further, the authentication unit 15 may perform authentication while pressing the payout button 7. Furthermore, the payout button 7 may be pressed while the employee recording medium 1 is held on the reading means 6. In this case, the payout means 10 is configured to operate when the payout button 7 is pressed while the employee recording medium 1 and the reading means 6 are in communication.

The timing means 13 that has received the payout signal resets the timekeeping (step S1307), starts timekeeping (step S1308), and when a predetermined time has elapsed, the payout request signal is sent to the payout command means 12. To send out a payout signal to the payout command means 12. The payout command means 12 that has received the payout request signal transmits the payout signal to the payout means 10 and the timing means 13. The payout means 10 that has received the payout signal pays out a predetermined amount of game media and supplies it to the gaming machine 5 (step S1309). The timing means 13 that has received the payout signal clears and resets the timekeeping (step S1310), starts the timekeeping again (step S1308), and issues a payout request signal when a predetermined time has elapsed. Transmit to means 12.

In addition, since the other structure and effect | action in a present Example are the same as that of Example 1, description is abbreviate | omitted.

In the above-described first to ninth embodiments, the operation mode switching condition of the game medium payout device 2 requires two operations: switching operation of the switching operation means 8 and successful authentication performed by the authentication means 15. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and only the switching operation of the switching operation means 8 or the success of the authentication of the authentication means 15 may be used as a condition for switching the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2. good. In the case where only the success of authentication by the authentication means 15 is used as the condition for switching the operation mode, a state storage means (not shown) for storing the operation mode of the game medium dispensing device 2 is further provided. The mode can be checked, and if the normal mode is stored, the mode is switched to the test mode, and if the test mode is stored, the mode is switched to the normal mode. For example, switching from the normal mode to the test mode is subject to two conditions: switching operation of the switching operation unit 8 and successful authentication performed by the authentication unit 15, and switching from the test mode to the normal mode may be only authentication. Is possible. In this case, if the authentication is successful at the time of switching from the test mode to the normal mode, the state of the state storage means can be checked and the switching can be performed. In this way, it is possible to switch to a plurality of other modes using the switching operation means 8 with the normal mode as a base axis, and when returning to the normal mode, it is possible to perform it with a simple operation.

In the first to ninth embodiments, the game medium payout condition is shown as a condition that requires two of the push-down of the payout button 7 and the successful authentication performed by the authentication means 15. The present invention is not limited to this, and any one of pressing down of the payout button 7 or successful authentication of the authentication means 15 may be used as a game medium payout condition.

Therefore, for example, when the success of authentication is not used as the condition for switching the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 and the condition for paying out the game medium, the employee recording medium 1, reading means 6, identification information necessary for authentication The components of the storage unit 14, the authentication unit 15, and the reading unit 16 are not necessary. On the other hand, when only the success of authentication is used as the condition for switching the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 and the condition for paying out the game medium, the components of the payout button 7 and the switching operation means 8 are not necessary. Further, for example, when the success of authentication is set as the condition for switching the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 and only the pressing of the payout button 7 is set as the condition for paying out the game medium, the employee recording medium 1, the reading means 6. The constituent elements of the identification information storage means 14 and the authentication means 15 are used only when the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is switched. In other words, the combination of the operation mode switching condition of the game medium payout device 2 and the game medium payout condition shown in the first to ninth embodiments is an example, and the combination of the condition and the components accompanying it is free. is there.

In this embodiment, the management apparatus 3 is provided with the identification information storage means 14 and the authentication means 15 and the management apparatus 3 performs authentication. However, the game medium payout apparatus 2 may perform authentication. In this case, for example, each game medium payout device 2 is provided with a reading means 6, an identification information storage means 14, and an authentication means 15, and the storage information of the identification information storage means 14 of the management device 3 is received and game media at a predetermined timing The information can be stored in the identification information storage means 14 of the payout device 2 and used for authentication.

In the first embodiment, when the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 is switched, the operation mode of the management device 3 is switched between the test mode and a mode other than the test mode simultaneously by this switching operation or by a separate operation. It may be configured. When switching at the same time as the game medium payout device 2, the operation mode of the game medium payout device 2 and the management device 3 is switched between the test mode and a mode other than the test mode when the above switching operation / authentication operation is performed. . When switching the operation mode of the management device 3 separately from the operation mode switching of the game medium payout device 2, the game medium payout device 2 and the management device 3 are provided with a configuration means necessary for the switching operation, and each is performed. can do.

In addition, the operation mode switching and game media payout command from the management device 3 can be performed simultaneously for all the game media payout devices 2 installed in the game hall, individually or in advance. It can also be performed on the game medium payout device 2 belonging to the unit (for example, island unit).

In the first to ninth embodiments, each component is provided in the game medium payout device 2 or the management device 3, but this is not limited to the description of the embodiment, and a device including the component is provided. Even if it is different from the description of the examples, it is included in the scope of the present invention. Moreover, in the said Examples 1-9, although the structure provided with the paying-out means 10 in the game medium paying apparatus 2 was shown, it is not limited to this structure, It is good also as a structure provided in the game machine 5. FIG. Therefore, in that case, when the payout signal is received from the payout command means 12, the gaming machine 5 pays out the game medium itself.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an entire game medium automatic payout system according to a first embodiment. It is a front view showing a game medium payout device and a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 1. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 1. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 1. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole game media automatic payout system of Example 2. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 2. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 2. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 2. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole game media automatic payout system of Example 3. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 3. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole game media automatic payout system of Example 4. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 4. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole game media automatic payout system of Example 5. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 5. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole game media automatic payout system of Example 6. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 6. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole game media automatic payout system of Example 7. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 7. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole game media automatic payout system of Example 8. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 8. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the whole game media automatic payout system of Example 9. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of the game media automatic payout system of Example 9.

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Placed in correspondence with the gaming machine, when the player inserts cash or a card and operates the dispensing operation means, the gaming machine that pays out the game medium as a pachinko ball to the upper plate of the gaming machine, and the communications system and communication line In a game medium payout system including at least a management device connected through
When a payout operation using the payout operation means is performed, a payout command means for sending out a payout signal for requesting payout of the game medium;
A payout means for paying out a predetermined amount of game media upon receiving a payout signal from the payout command means;
The inter-machine has at least a normal sales mode as a management mode and a test mode used when performing a test hit of a gaming machine,
The management device comprises a switching operation unit for use in a predetermined switching operation for switching the operational mode of said platform between machine to the normal operating mode and a test mode,
When testing the gaming machine, the management device is switched to the test mode through the management device and a payout operation is performed by using the payout operation means. A game media payout system characterized by causing a test hit of a machine. It arranged corresponding to the gaming machine, a player between the platform to paid out gaming media which is the pachinko balls on the gaming machine onto the gaming machine by operating the dispensing operation means was charged with cash or card tray unit and the base In a game medium payout system including at least a management device connected to the intermediary machine through a communication line ,
When dispensing operation using said dispensing operation means is performed, with the payout instruction means for sending a payout signal requesting payout of game media, a,
The inter-machine has at least a normal sales mode as a management mode and a test mode used when performing a test hit of a gaming machine,
The management device comprises a switching operation unit for use in a predetermined switching operation for switching the operational mode of said platform between machine to the normal operating mode and a test mode,
The gaming machine comprises a payout means for paying out a predetermined amount of game media when receiving a payout signal from the payout command means,
When testing a gaming machine, the management mode of the inter-vehicle machine is switched to the test mode through the management device , and when the payout operation is performed using the payout operation means, the game medium is transferred to the upper plate of the gaming machine. A game medium payout system characterized in that a game machine is paid out and a game machine is tested.

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