JP5961805B2 - Premium exchange device and program for premium exchange device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize exchange device for exchanging predetermined prizes with game media acquired by a player, and in particular, even when the number of game media that can be exchanged for prizes is larger than the number of game media counted by a game medium counting apparatus. The present invention relates to a prize exchange device capable of exchanging prizes.

In general, in game halls where game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines are installed, prize exchange systems that can be exchanged for prizes are introduced in accordance with the number of game media acquired by the game. In this prize exchange system, for example, a prize exchange apparatus, a game medium counting apparatus, etc. are provided, and a recording medium such as a receipt or a magnetic card in which the number of game media (count value) counted by the game medium counting apparatus is recorded, The player presents it at the prize exchange counter where the prize exchange device is installed, so that the employee reads the count value from the recording medium using a predetermined reader. When exchanging prizes, the player usually designates special prizes that can be exchanged for cash or general prizes such as cigarettes and juices. As a result, the prize exchange between the game medium and the prize is performed.
In such a prize exchange, the count value and the number of stored game media (hereinafter referred to as the number of stored balls) previously deposited in the game hall by the player (member) are summed up, and the count value and the number of stored balls are totaled. There is a prize exchange device that exchanges prizes within the range of the number of balls (for example, Patent Document 1).

In addition, in the prize exchange device, when the game medium is exchanged for cash, the number of special prizes given to the player from the read count value, and the number of fractional game media that become a surplus ball less than the minimum unit of the special prize ( (Hereinafter referred to as end ball) is calculated and displayed to the player.
The end balls calculated as the extra balls are usually exchanged for one or more small gifts (cigarettes, confectionery, etc.) of general prizes. The ball is told to the player, prompts the player to select a small gift to exchange, and repeats until the end ball is less than the minimum exchange unit price for the small gift.
As a processing mode for the end-pieces that are less than the minimum exchange unit price of such small prizes, when exchanging the prizes, the end-items are stored in the member's account in the case of a member, and the end-pieces in the case of not being a member. There is a gift ordering device to be discarded (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2002-066085 A JP-A-11-333120

The prize exchange device of the present invention is a process related to prize exchange based on the acquisition means for obtaining game value information corresponding to the game value acquired by the game, the game value information, and the prize value information corresponding to the prize. And a display means for displaying information relating to the prize exchange, wherein the prize includes a prize in a first prize group and a first prize group different from the first prize group. And when the prize of the first prize group is selected, the processing means stores a prize based on the prize value information corresponding to the prize and the game value information. Based on first calculation means for calculating game value information, remaining game value information calculated by the first calculation means, and prize value information corresponding to prizes of the second prize group as selection candidates. And second calculating means for calculating insufficient game value information that is insufficient, and the display means displays the insufficient game value information before a prize of the second prize group is selected. is there.

1 is a system configuration diagram including a prize exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the prize exchange apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the basic display aspect of the prize exchange screen which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the prize exchange screen which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a figure which shows an example displayed on an employee side display part, (b) is a display on a player side display part FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the prize exchange process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a continuation of the flowchart which shows the prize exchange process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the prize exchange restriction | limiting process without a PIN code of the prize exchange process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display mode when a general prize is selected from the state shown in FIG. 4 of the prize exchange screen concerning embodiment of this invention, (a) is a figure which shows an example displayed on the employee side display part (B) is a figure which shows an example displayed on a player side display part. It is a figure which shows the change of the display of the prize exchange screen which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows a display mode when a special prize is selected from the state shown in FIG. 4 of the prize exchange screen according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (a) is a figure showing an example displayed on the employee side display unit. (B) is a figure which shows an example displayed on a player side display part. It is a figure which shows the display mode in exchange with the special prize small of the prize exchange screen which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display mode in exchange with only the general prize of the prize exchange screen which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a prize exchange device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, with reference to FIG. 1, the system configuration of the entire game arcade provided with the prize exchange device of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram including a prize exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, the game hall includes a gaming machine 10, a game medium lending machine 20, a stand management device 30 connected thereto, an island management device 40, a parent island management device 50, and a counting device. 60, a game hall management device 70, a prize exchange device 80, and a member management device 90, which are connected via a predetermined network (for example, a local area network).
In the system having such a configuration, the prize exchange device 80 operates as the counting means and the display means based on the count value counted by the counting device 60 and the number of exchange media for the prize selected by the player, The number of game media that are insufficient in exchange for prizes is calculated and displayed. Furthermore, the prize exchange device 80 receives the number of stored balls from the member management device 90 and compensates for the insufficient number of game media so as to provide a prize to the player. Hereinafter, the configuration of each apparatus will be described in detail.

The gaming machine 10 includes various gaming machines that use a gaming medium such as a game ball or a medal, such as a pachinko machine 10a, a slot machine 10b, an arrange ball machine, and a sparrow ball machine. Also, from each gaming machine 10, an out signal indicating the number of gaming media inserted, a safe signal indicating the number of gaming media paid out, a start signal output from the pachinko machine 10a for each game, and from the slot machine 10b by the player In response to the pressing operation of the start lever, various game signals such as an insertion signal (pulse signal) indicating the number of game media inserted and a big hit signal output at the time of big hit are output. Note that the input signal is processed by a table management device 30 or a game hall management device 70, which will be described later, and becomes a start signal.
In the following description of the present embodiment, the gaming machine 10 will be described using the pachinko machine 10a as an example.

  The game media lending machine 20 is a device that lends game media, and is normally provided for each game machine 10 and lends a predetermined number of game media according to the insertion of cash or a prepaid card. The game medium lending machine 20 includes a ball lending machine 20a that lends game balls and a medal lending machine 20b that lends medals. In addition, the game medium lending machine 20 is configured to output a lending signal indicating the number of game medium lending according to the amount of money to be input to the table management device 30 and lend out a corresponding number of game media to the corresponding gaming machine 10. Has been.

The table management device 30 is an information processing device that relays and processes various signals. The table management device 30 is connected to the gaming machine 10 and the game medium lending machine 20, and receives various signals output from the gaming machine 10 and the game medium lending machine 20. A signal is received and transmitted to the island management device 40 via the communication line.
The island management device 40 is an information processing device that relays and processes various signals. The island management device 40 receives various signals transmitted from the table management device 30, accumulates or tabulates them appropriately, and plays the game hall via the parent island management device 50. It transmits to the management apparatus 70.
The parent island management device 50 is an information processing device that relays and processes various signals. The parent island management device 50 receives signals transmitted from the island management devices 40, accumulates or tabulates them as appropriate, and transmits them to the game hall management device 70.

The counting device 60 is a device for counting game media acquired by the player in the gaming machine 10, and is distinguished by a ball counter 60a for counting game balls and a medal counter 60b for counting medals. It is installed at a predetermined location (for example, the edge of the game island). In addition, the counting device 60 includes a receipt issuing machine 61 that records and issues the number of game media (count value) as a counting result on a receipt.
Specifically, when a game medium is inserted into the ball counter 60a and the medal counter 60b, the number is automatically counted and a receipt on which the count value is recorded is issued from the receipt issuing machine 61. Thus, the player can exchange the issued receipt for a predetermined prize according to the count value by presenting the issued receipt to the prize exchange counter in the game hall.
Although not shown, the counting device 60 is provided with a card insertion part into which a magnetic card (member card or the like) can be inserted. When a member card is inserted into the card insertion part at the time of counting, By reading the information (for example, member ID) which can identify the member recorded inside the member card, and transmitting the count value which is the acquired game medium to the member management device 90 based on the read member ID, The counted game media can be deposited in the game hall.

The game hall management device 70 is an information processing device that operates under program control, and game information regarding all the gaming machines 10 provided in the game hall is stored, managed, and analyzed. In addition to the game information, It also manages business management information necessary for the amusement hall.
For example, the game hall management device 70 may have various game information (out) calculated based on various game signals (out signal, safe signal, start signal, jackpot signal, etc.) transmitted from the parent island management device 50 via a communication line. The number of balls, the number of safe balls, the number of starts, the number of big hits, etc.) are counted for each gaming machine 10.

The member management device 90 is an information processing device that operates under program control, and stores and manages information related to members.
The member management apparatus 90 stores a member database (not shown), and the member database includes, for example, a member ID, the number of stored balls, a personal identification number, and the like as items.
The member ID is a number assigned to identify each member, and a different number is assigned to each member.
The number of stored balls is the number of game media that the member has earned in the game without depositing it for prizes, and when the number is withdrawn at the time of prize exchange or game, It has come to decrease.
The personal identification number is a number for confirming whether or not the member is the member himself / herself. For example, when a member pulls out a stored ball when exchanging prizes, it is possible to confirm that he / she is a legitimate owner of the stored ball possessing the member card by inputting the password.

The prize exchange device 80 is an information processing apparatus that is installed at a prize exchange counter or the like of a game hall and performs prize exchange processing between the acquired game medium and the prize. Specifically, the prize exchange device 80 reads information including the number of game media recorded in the receipt issued by the counting device 60 by a bar code reading means 83 (game media number input means), which will be described later. The number of exchangeable prizes is calculated according to the number of game media (count value) and exchange processing with prizes is performed.
In addition, when using a magnetic card such as a member card or an IC card when exchanging premiums, the card reading means 80a (game medium number input means) reads information including the member ID recorded inside the card. Based on the read member ID, the number of stored balls stored in the member management device 90 is referred to, and the number of prizes that can be exchanged according to the number of stored balls is calculated and exchange processing with prizes is performed.
For example, a card reader can be used as the card reading unit 80a. The card reading unit 80a reads the member ID and transmits the read information to the prize exchange device 80. Thereby, the prize exchange device 80 can receive the member information stored in the member management device 90 and the game information stored in the game hall management device 70 based on the member ID.

Next, a detailed configuration of the prize exchange device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to each drawing.
As shown in FIG. 2, the prize exchange device 80 in this embodiment includes a storage means 81, a control means 82, a barcode reading means 83, an employee operation means 84, a password operation means 85, and a display means. 86, a communication means 87, and a power supply means 88.

The storage means 81 is composed of, for example, a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk, etc., and stores programs related to various functions provided in the prize exchange device 80 and predetermined information relating to prize exchange (member information, prize information, prize exchange restriction information, etc.). .
The member information includes, for example, a member ID, the number of stored balls, a count value, and the like. The number of stored balls is obtained by receiving the “number of stored balls” stored in the member management device 90. Specifically, when the member ID is read via the card reading means 80a, the member management device is based on the member ID. It is memorize | stored by receiving "the number of stored balls" of the member database memorize | stored in 90. FIG. When the number of game media recorded on the receipt issued by the counting device 60 is read via the barcode reading means 83, the count value is stored.
The prize information includes a prize code that can uniquely identify each prize, a prize type indicating the category to which each prize belongs (for example, sweets, cigarettes, drinks, etc.), and the number of exchangeable game media indicating the number of game media that can be exchanged for each prize. Etc.

The prize exchange restriction information is composed of, for example, an upper limit exchange game medium number, an upper limit exchange number, and the like. The upper limit exchange game medium number indicates the number of game media that is the upper limit value that allows the player to withdraw a stored ball at one time without entering a personal identification number. For example, in the present embodiment, “general prize-2500 balls” It is assumed that "Special prize-1250 balls" is set. The number of upper limit exchanges indicates the number of times that the upper limit value can be withdrawn without entering the password, and is set to “1” in the present embodiment, for example. The number of upper limit exchange game media and the upper limit exchange number are input and set by an employee of the game hall before or after business.
In addition, the structure of these information mentioned above is not limited above, It can change suitably.

The control means 82 is composed of a CPU or the like, and controls the operation of each part of the prize exchange device 80 by reading and executing a program stored in the storage means 81.
Specifically, the control unit 82 includes a calculation unit 821, a compensation unit 822, and a limiting unit 823.
The computing means 821 calculates the number of exchangeable prizes based on the count value and the number of exchangeable game media for prizes (special prizes or general prizes). Specifically, the number of exchangeable prizes for each type (large, medium, small) of special prizes is calculated based on the number of exchangeable game media for special prizes. Also, the number of exchangeable prizes is calculated based on the number of exchange game media of the selected general prize.
Further, the calculation means 821 operates as a fraction calculation means according to the present invention, and calculates the end balls that will be the number of game media for the remainder based on the count value and the number of exchange game media for the prize.

Next, with respect to the operation of the calculation means 821, the case where the exchange with the special prize is selected is taken as an example, and the calculation method of the number of prizes and the edge balls for each type of the special prize will be specifically described.
In the following, the exchange rate when exchanging game media for special prizes (cash) is 4 yen / ball, the number of game media exchanged for each special prize type (special prize size: 1250 balls (5000 yen), special prizes) Medium: 250 balls (1000 yen), special prize small: 125 balls (500 yen)) are set.
For example, to explain using the numerical values shown in FIG. 3, when the count value is 1820 balls, the calculation means 821 replaces each of the special prize large, special prize, and special prize small in this order based on the count value. The quotient divided by the number of game media is calculated as the number of prizes for each type of special prize. When the count value is divided by the number of exchange game media, the calculation means 821 performs until the remainder is not broken by the number of exchange games media with a small special prize (the minimum number of exchange game media). As a result, the calculation means 821 has one special prize size (the quotient of 1820 ÷ 1250, the remainder at this time is 570), and two special prizes (the quotient of 570 ÷ 250, the remainder at this time) 70), and the number of small special prizes is 0 (70/125 is the quotient, and the remainder is 70).
Then, the remainder when divided by the number of exchange game media with a small special prize is 70 balls, and these 70 balls are calculated as end balls.
In this way, the number of prizes and edge points for each type of special prize are calculated from the number of special prize exchange game media. The count value is converted into a monetary amount, and this amount is converted to a special prize equivalent to the special prize exchange amount. It can also be calculated by dividing by the premium unit price (for example, special prize large: 5000 yen, medium premium: 1000 yen, special prize small: 500 yen).

In addition, the calculation means 821 calculates a shortage number of game media (hereinafter referred to as a shortage ball) that is a shortage of game media in exchange of prizes.
For example, when a general prize (2000 balls) having a number of exchange game media larger than the count value (1820 balls) is selected, the calculation means 821 calculates the number of exchange game media (2000 balls) from the count value (1820 balls). Subtraction is performed to calculate a short end ball (180 balls) that becomes a shortage.
In addition, for example, when an end ball calculated as a surplus ball is exchanged for a small prize, a small prize (for example, a cigarette) having a larger exchange game medium number (100 balls) than the end ball (70 balls) is selected. The calculation means 821 calculates a short end ball (30 balls) that becomes a shortage.
The short end calculated in this way is transmitted to the display means 86 and displayed (see FIGS. 8 and 9A).

The compensation means 822 compensates for the missing end ball from the stored balls owned by the player.
This is because if there is a short end, the selected prize cannot be obtained unless the shortage of game media is compensated. Therefore, when the player is a member, based on the insertion of the membership card, the compensation means 822 operates so as to compensate for the insufficient number of game media based on the number of stored balls. Specifically, when the number of stored balls that the member has deposited in advance is 2000 balls, using the numerical value of the above example from this stored ball number (2000 balls), the shortage end (30 Ball). As a result, when the shortage is compensated, the end ball becomes “0 ball”, and the number of stored balls becomes “1970 balls” obtained by subtracting 30 balls from 2000 balls. In this way, by compensating for the shortage, it is possible to exchange prizes without the end balls being extra balls.
In this way, not only can the player select a prize even when the necessary game media is insufficient for exchange with a prize desired by the player, and further compensate for the shortage from the number of stored balls owned by the player. You can get the desired prize.
In addition, the compensation means 822 compensates for the missing end ball without inputting the personal identification number, as an exception, when the missing end ball is compensated from the number of stored balls. As a result, it is not necessary to input a personal identification number every time the stored balls are withdrawn, so that the prize exchange process can be speeded up and congestion of the prize exchange counter can be reduced. Further, by reducing the chances of inputting the personal identification number, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the personal identification number is leaked / stolen / abused.

The restricting means 823 restricts the withdrawal of the stored ball without inputting the personal identification number based on a condition including a predetermined upper limit value. In other words, the compensation means 822 allows to compensate for the short end ball based on the number of stored balls without inputting the personal identification number with a certain restriction.
Here, the predetermined upper limit value is, for example, the upper limit exchange game medium number and the upper limit exchange number stored in the premium exchange restriction information, and the limiting means 823 sets the upper limit exchange game medium number and the upper limit exchange number. When it reaches the limit, it will restrict the withdrawal of the ball without entering the PIN.
For example, when the upper limit exchange number is set to “1”, when the number of withdrawals of the storage balls reaches the second time without entering the PIN, the storage balls cannot be withdrawn, and the compensation means 822 is insufficient from the storage balls. It will not be possible to make up for the end ball.
In addition, the maximum number of exchangeable game media is, for example, 2500 balls corresponding to the highest prize for ordinary prizes (corresponding to 10,000 yen prizes), and 1250 balls corresponding to special prizes for special prizes (corresponding to 5000 yen prizes). If it is set, when there is a shortage end ball larger than the upper limit exchange game medium number, it is impossible to withdraw the stored ball without entering a personal identification number.
By setting such restrictions, for example, even if a member card is lost and this member card is illegally used by another person, the stored ball will not be withdrawn many times and damage can be minimized. it can.

Moreover, the control means 82 has a comparison determination function, and performs each determination process at the time of prize exchange.
For example, when the shortage balls are compensated from the stored balls by the compensation means 822, it is determined whether or not the number of game media to be compensated is larger than the number of stored balls. That is, it is determined whether or not the short end ball can be compensated within the range of the storage balls owned by the player. As a result of the determination, when the shortage end ball is larger than the number of stored balls, the control unit 82 controls the predetermined notification unit to indicate that there is a shortage of stored balls and cannot be exchanged for a prize (for example, “Insufficient storage balls” N ”).

For example, a barcode reader can be applied to the barcode reading unit 83, and reads data such as the number of game media from a receipt issued by the counting device 60.
On the receipt, for example, a count value, a lending rate, an issue counter number, an issue date, an expiration date, and the like are recorded as a character string or a barcode, and the barcode reading unit 83 reads the barcode. The read barcode information is stored in the storage unit 81.

The employee operation means 84 is used for a predetermined information input operation by a game hall employee, and can be constituted by, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, etc., and an operation for executing various functions provided in the prize exchange device 80. In addition, various information input settings can be made. For example, the number of prizes to be exchanged, the number of upper limit exchange game media, the number of upper limit exchanges, etc. can be input.
Further, the employee operation means 84 functions as a selection means in the present invention, and for example, selects a special prize or a general prize based on an instruction from a player. Here, in the selection of a prize, the number of exchange game media is input along with the selection of the prize, and the prize can be selected even if the number of exchange game media is larger than the count value or the edge. . Conventionally, in such a case, for example, the number of exchanged game media is larger than the count value or end ball by comparing the number of exchange game media input in accordance with the selection of the prize and the count value or end ball. In some cases, selection of prizes was limited as a selection error. Therefore, in the present invention, the control means 82 allows the selection of the prize regardless of the number of exchange game media and the count value or the end ball inputted with the selection of the prize.
The employee operation means 84 can also be operated as a game medium number input means for receiving a receipt in which a count value is recorded from a player and inputting the number of game media recorded in the receipt.

The personal identification number operating means 85 is used by a player to input a personal identification number. For example, the personal identification number operating means 85 is composed of a plurality of keys, and can be displayed on a screen configured by arranging key blocks or a touch panel. .
For example, when a personal identification number is input by the personal identification number operating means 85 when using a membership card, the personal identification number stored in the member management apparatus 90 is referred to based on the membership ID. This “password” is compared with the input password, and can be withdrawn from the storage ball when the matching is matched.

The display means 86 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display and can display predetermined information (for example, information related to prize exchange) on the screen.
The display means 86 includes an employee side display unit 86a for displaying information to employees of the game hall, and a player side display unit 86b for displaying information to the player. The employee side display unit 86a and the player The side display portions 86b are arranged so as to face the employee side and the player side, respectively.
For example, on the employee side display unit 86a and the player side display unit 86b, a prize exchange screen is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a display mode on the gift exchange screen will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a basic display mode of a free gift exchange screen according to the present embodiment, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display mode of the free gift exchange screen according to the present embodiment, and FIG. It is a figure which shows an example displayed on the employee side display part 86a, (b) is a figure which shows an example displayed on the player side display part 86b.
On the prize exchange screen, for example, a count value, the number and prizes of prizes that can be exchanged based on the count value, a selected prize, a predetermined message (operation guidance, error information, etc.) and the like are displayed.
Specifically, when the exchange with the special prize is selected, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the number of prizes and end balls for each type of special prize (large, medium, small) are displayed. Thus, in addition to the number of prizes such as how many special prizes, how many special prizes and how many special prizes, end balls which are extra balls such as 70 balls are displayed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, on the prize exchange screen displayed on the employee-side display unit 86a, for example, by type of scenery (confectionery, cigarettes, drinks, special prizes, etc.) is displayed. When the employee selects the prize type according to the instruction, the prizes belonging to the selected prize type are displayed on the prize exchange screens of the employee side display part 86a and the player side display part 86b. (See FIG. 8). Further, for example, a predetermined message (“If there is a stored ball, it is possible to acquire a prize more than an end ball”) is displayed.
On the other hand, when the general prize is selected, the selected prize name, the number, the end ball, and the like are displayed.

In addition, the display unit 86 displays the insufficient end ball calculated by the calculation unit 821. The lacking end ball is displayed as a minus sign, and the number of game media that are insufficient in exchange for the selected prize is shown to the player (see FIGS. 8 and 9A).
This allows the player to see at a glance how many balls are lacking in exchange for the selected prize, for example, canceling the selected prize or, in the case of a member, a shortage from the stored ball. Can be selected.
Other display modes of the gift exchange screen will be described later.

The communication means 87 transmits / receives predetermined data to / from other devices (game room management device 70, member management device 90, etc.). For example, member information (the number of stored balls, a password, etc.) from the member management device 90 and game information from the game hall management device 70 are received and transmitted to the control means 82.
The power supply means 88 supplies power received from the outside to each component of the prize exchange device 80.

Next, the operation of the prize exchange device in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the prize exchange process at the time of prize exchange will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 5 and 6 are flowcharts showing a prize exchange process at the time of prize exchange, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a prize exchange restriction process without a password for the prize exchange process.
In the following description based on the flowchart, an example will be described in which a player first selects exchange with a special prize and then selects exchange with a general prize at the time of prize exchange.
An example in which the exchange with only the general prize is selected without selecting the exchange with the special prize will be described later with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the control means 82 first determines whether or not a recording medium such as a receipt or a magnetic card such as a membership card in which a count value is recorded has been read (S1).
As a result of the determination, when the recording medium is read (S1-YES), it is further determined whether the recording medium is a receipt or a member card (S2), and when it is determined that the member card is read (S2-NO) ), The control means 82 causes the display means 86 to display for prompting the input of the personal identification number (S3).
When the password is input from the password operation means 85 by the player (S4-YES), the control means 82 stores the member database stored in the member management device 90 based on the read member ID. By referring to the “password” and comparing the “password” with the read password, the “number of stored balls” is received due to the matching (S5).
The received “number of stored balls” is, for example, inserted into a predetermined card insertion portion of the counting device 60, and a count value as a counting result is transmitted to the member management device 90 and deposited in advance. It is the value added to the number of stored balls. For example, if the number of stored balls deposited in advance is 2000 balls, “3820 balls” obtained by adding the count value (1820 balls) counted by the counting device 60 to the 2000 balls is received.

Next, the control means 82 determines whether or not a prize has been selected (S6).
The selection of the prize indicates that the employee selects a prize via the employee operation means 84 based on an instruction from the player. For example, selection of exchange with a special prize, selection of exchange with a desired general prize, and the like are shown.
When a prize is selected (S6-YES), the number of exchange game media is subtracted from the stored ball and displayed (S7). For example, when the exchange with only the general prize is selected, the remaining number of accumulated balls is calculated and displayed by subtracting the number of exchange game media of the selected general prize from the number of accumulated balls received in S5. When exchange with special prizes is selected, the number of prizes that can be exchanged for each type of special prize (large, medium, and small) based on the number of reserved balls and the number of game media to be exchanged for special prizes, The number is calculated and displayed based on the calculation method described above.
The prize is repeatedly selected until a predetermined operation for confirming the exchange of the prize is performed (S8-NO). When the operation is performed (S8-YES), the control unit 82 selects the prize. Assuming that the game has ended, the selected prize is provided to the player to exchange the prize (S33).

On the other hand, if it is determined as a result of the determination in S2 that the receipt has been read (S2-YES), the control means 82 stores the count value read by the barcode reading means 83 in the storage means 81 (S9).
Next, the control means 82 determines whether or not a prize has been selected (S10).
When a prize is selected (S10-YES), the control means 82 extracts the “number of exchange game media” associated with the selected prize from the prize information in the storage means 81 and temporarily stores it. Here, the control means 82 allows the selection of prizes without restricting the selection by comparing the number of exchanged game media and the count value or the end ball as in the conventional case.
Next, the number of exchange game media is subtracted from the count value or the end ball and displayed (S11). For example, when the exchange with only the general prize is selected, the end ball that is the number of the remaining game media is calculated and displayed by subtracting the number of exchange game media of the selected general prize from the count value or the end ball. To do. In addition, when exchange with special prizes is selected, the number of prizes that can be exchanged for each type of special prize (large, medium, and small) based on the count value and the number of special prize exchange game media, and the extra games The end ball that is the number of media is calculated and displayed based on the above calculation method and the like.

Next, the control means 82 determines whether there is an end ball as a result of the calculation in S11 (S12).
As a result of the determination, when there is no end ball (S12-NO), that is, when the end ball which is a surplus ball is zero and the giveaway is exchanged without the end ball coming out, the control means 82 It is determined whether or not an operation for confirming prize exchange has been performed (S13). If the operation has been performed (YES in S13), the control means 82 considers that the selection of the prize has been completed, and selects the selected prize. The prize is exchanged by providing it to the player (S33).
When the confirmation operation for exchanging the prize is not performed (S13-NO), the control unit 82 further determines whether or not a prize has been selected (S10). This is because even if the end ball is zero, there is a case where the prize is selected by continuously selecting the prize without confirming the exchange of the prize, and the game medium lacking in exchange for the prize is supplemented from the stored ball. Therefore, the presence / absence of a prize selection is determined.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be in an operation waiting state until a prize exchange confirmation operation is performed (S13-YES).

On the other hand, if the result of determination in S12 is that there is an end ball (S12-YES), the control means 82 determines whether this end ball is negative (S14). That is, it is determined whether or not there is a short end.
If there is no short end ball (S14-NO), that is, as shown in FIG. 4, if the end ball is positive and there is no shortage of game media, whether or not this end ball is less than the minimum number of exchangeable game media. Is determined (S26). The minimum number of exchangeable game media is, for example, the minimum number of exchangeable game media among small premiums such as juice (30 balls), and represents the lower limit number that can be exchanged for general prizes. The prize selection is repeated until the end ball reaches the minimum number of exchangeable game media (S26-NO).
In S26, the prize can be selected until the end ball reaches the minimum number of exchangeable game media. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to select a prize with the number of exchange game media such that the end ball is negative. Good.

On the other hand, if there is a short end ball (S14-YES), that is, for example, from the state shown in FIG. When the exchange with is selected, the number of exchange game media of cigarettes (100 balls) is subtracted from the end ball (70 balls), and a negative end ball “−30 balls” (insufficient end ball) is generated. The case will be described.
Specifically, the display of the gift exchange screen in which the exchange of the general gift (cigarette) from the end ball in the state shown in FIG. 4 is selected and the state shown in FIG. 9A will be described.
When any one of the prize types displayed on the upper part of the prize exchange screen shown in FIG. 4 is selected, the prizes calculated based on the selected prize type, the current end ball, and the number of exchanged game media are displayed. A ball is displayed. For example, when “cigarette” for each product type is selected on the gift exchange screen of FIG. 4A, the gifts belonging to the selected tobacco (cigarette A, tobacco B,...) And the current end ball. (70 balls) and end balls (shortage balls) (-30 balls, -30 balls,...) Calculated based on the number of exchangeable game media for each prize are the employee side shown in FIG. It is displayed on both the display part 86a and the player side display part 86b shown in FIG. Thereby, the player can grasp at a glance how many balls are insufficient when each prize is selected.
Further, when a premium (cigarette A) is selected by the employee based on an instruction from the player, the selected premium (cigarette A) is displayed on the employee-side display unit 86a in a selected area (not shown). Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, the prize exchange screen including the selected prize name (cigarette A) and the end ball (insufficient end ball) (-30 balls) is displayed on the employee side display section 86a and the game. It will be displayed on the person side display part 86b.
In this way, when a prize with the number of exchange game media larger than the end ball is selected, the selection of the prize is not limited by the lack of the number of game media necessary for prize exchange, and the selection is allowed. Even prizes with a larger number of exchanged game media than the edge can be selected. In addition, when a prize with the number of exchange game media larger than the count value is selected, the prize can be selected in the same manner.

Then, the control means 82 determines whether or not the shortage end ball is smaller than the upper limit exchange game medium number (S15).
Specifically, for example, when a general prize is selected, it is determined whether or not the shortage end ball (30 balls) is smaller than the upper limit exchange game medium number (2500 balls) of the general prize. When a special prize is selected, it is determined whether or not the shortage end ball (30 balls) is smaller than the upper limit exchange game medium number (1250 balls) of the special prize.
When it is not determined that the shortage end ball is smaller than the upper limit exchange game medium number (S15-NO), that is, when the shortage end ball is larger than the upper limit exchange game medium number, the password is not entered once. When it is determined that the number of game media that can be exchanged is exceeded, the restricting means 823 prohibits the withdrawal from the stored ball and prompts the cancel operation of the selected prize (S27).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S15 that the shortage end ball is smaller than the upper limit exchange game medium number (S15-YES), the display is made to compensate the number of game media for the shortage end ball from the number of stored balls owned by the player. The means 86 (player side display part 86b) displays a message prompting insertion of the membership card (see FIG. 9A).
When the member card is inserted (S16-YES), the control means 82 receives the “number of balls” from the member database stored in the member management device 90 based on the read member ID (S17). ) And stored in the storage means 81 (S18).

Next, the control means 82 determines whether or not the shorted end ball is larger than the number of stored balls (S19). That is, it is determined whether or not the short end ball can be compensated within the range of the number of stored balls owned by the player.
As a result of the determination, when the short end ball is larger than the number of stored balls (S19-YES), the control means 82 cannot compensate for the short end ball due to a shortage of stored balls, so as shown in FIG. A message to cancel the selection of the premium is displayed (S25).
On the other hand, when the number of stored balls is larger than the shortage end (S19-NO), “no-code-number free gift exchange restriction process” is performed (S20).
This “no-code-number free gift exchange restriction process” is a process for restricting the withdrawal of a stored ball without inputting a password. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the number of times the stored balls are pulled out and the prize exchange is performed without inputting the personal identification number is counted (S201), and this count reaches the “upper limit exchange number”. (S202—YES), the restricting means 823 prohibits the withdrawal from the storage ball and displays a predetermined warning (S203).
Accordingly, for example, even if the member card is illegally used by another person, for example, when the member card is lost, it is possible to prevent the stored ball from being drawn out many times.

Next, the control means 82 determines whether or not an operation for confirming prize exchange has been performed (S21). When the operation is performed (S21-YES), the calculation means 821 is stored in the storage means 81. The amount of short end is subtracted from the number of accumulated balls (S22).
In this way, the player can withdraw from the stored balls without entering a password, and can further compensate for the insufficient number of game media.
Then, as shown in FIG. 9C, the control means 82 displays the number of game media supplemented from the stored balls on the prize exchange screen (S23), and transmits the number of stored balls after subtraction to the member management apparatus 90 ( S24).
Thus, by displaying the number of game media compensated from the number of stored balls, the player can grasp how much of the game media deficient in exchange for the selected prize has been compensated from the stored balls.

  In addition, when the short end is compensated from the number of stored balls, as shown in FIG. 9C, the number of game media compensated from the stored ball is displayed, but the remaining number of stored balls owned by the player is not displayed. ing. As a result, the remaining number of stored balls is not known to other players, employees of the game hall, and the like, so that security can be improved and damages such as illegal withdrawal of stored balls can be suppressed.

In S27, when the operation for canceling the selection of the prize is performed (S27-YES), the control means 82 cancels the selection of the target prize, and the number of prizes and the end points of the prize before the prize is selected. Return to the ball. Further, the processing mode of the end ball is determined (S28). For example, if an employee at the counter tells the customer that the ball is to be “stored in the account” or “destroyed” and the player designates a processing form, the employee at the amusement hall selects the processing form for the end. The
When the processing mode of the end ball is selected to “store” (S28—YES), the display means 86 displays a message prompting insertion of the membership card, and the control means 82 waits for insertion of the membership card. A state is entered (S29). When the member card is inserted (S29-YES), when the member ID is read via the card reading means 80a, the control means 82 transmits the end ball in association with the read member ID to the member management apparatus 90. Storing balls (S30). On the other hand, when the processing mode of the end ball is selected as “discard” (S28—NO), the control means 82 discards the end ball (S31).
When a predetermined operation for confirming the prize exchange is performed (S32-YES), the control means 82 regards the selection of the prize as being completed, and provides the selected prize to the player to exchange the prize. (S33).

Next, other display modes displayed on the gift exchange screen of the display means 86 will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, with reference to FIG.10 and FIG.11, the example which displays an insufficient end ball in the case of exchanging an end ball for a special prize (special prize small) is demonstrated. Specifically, a case will be described where, from the state shown in FIG. 4 in which the exchange with the special prize is selected, the exchange with the special prize small is selected from the end balls calculated as the extra balls.
For example, when “special prize” for each kind of prize is selected on the prize exchange screen of FIG. 4A, prizes belonging to the selected special prize (special prize large, special prize medium, special prize small), End ball (short end ball) (-55 balls, -180 balls,-calculated based on the number of exchange game media (1250 balls, 250 balls, 125 balls) between the current end balls (70 balls) and each special prize 1180 balls) are displayed on both the employee-side display unit 86a shown in FIG. 10A and the player-side display unit 86b shown in FIG. 10B.
Further, when a premium (special prize small) is selected by an employee based on an instruction from a player, the selected prize (special prize small) is displayed in a selected area (not shown). Yes. Then, as shown in FIG. 11, a prize exchange screen including a special prize (special prize small) whose number is incremented by 1 and a short end ball (-55 balls) is displayed on the employee side display part 86a and the player side display part. 86b will be displayed.
In this way, when the end balls are exchanged for special prizes, even if there are insufficient game media, it is possible to display a desired prize in a selectable manner. Moreover, in this case, it is also possible to exchange for the prize by supplementing the shorted end ball from the stored ball.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, an example in which a short end ball is displayed when the entire count value is exchanged with a general prize will be described. Specifically, a case will be described in which, when a prize is exchanged, the player selects not to exchange special prizes but to exchange only general prizes.
When the player wishes to exchange the entire count value with a general prize at the time of the prize exchange, the general prize (accessory) is given by the employee based on, for example, an exchange instruction from the player with the general prize (accessory). Is selected, the calculation means 821 subtracts the number of exchange game media (2000 balls) of the selected general prize (accessory) from the count value (1820 balls) to obtain a minus end ball “−180 balls” ( Calculate the missing edge). As a result, as shown in FIG. 12, “180 balls” that are insufficient end balls are displayed as minus signs.
In this way, when the entire count value is exchanged for a prize, even if there is a game medium that becomes insufficient, the desired prize can be displayed in a selectable manner. Moreover, in this case, it is also possible to exchange for the prize by supplementing the shorted end ball from the stored ball.

  In the example shown here, a case has been described in which a short gift is generated by selecting one general gift that is a high-priced gift. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Similarly, when a ball is generated, not only the prize can be selected, but also the desired prize can be obtained by compensating the shortage from the number of stored balls owned by the player. For example, when multiple prizes are selected, such as jasper (20 balls), tobacco A (100 balls), drink (40 balls), DVD (1000 balls), and cosmetics (800 balls), the number of exchangeable game media Even if a short end occurs due to the total exceeding the count value, it can be exchanged for the prize by supplementing the short end from the stored ball.

As described above, according to the prize exchange device of the present embodiment, when a prize having a larger number of exchanged game media than the count value is selected, or when a prize having a greater number of exchanged game media than the end ball is selected, It is possible to select the prize by displaying the number of game media that is insufficient in the prize exchange. In addition, it is allowed with a certain restriction to withdraw a stored ball without inputting a personal identification number and make up the shortage of game media from the stored ball.
As a result, even when there is a shortage of game media necessary for exchanging with a desired prize, the prize can be acquired by supplementing the shortage of game media from the stored balls.
Also, by not entering a password, it is possible to speed up the processing at the time of exchanging prizes and alleviate congestion at the prize exchange counter.

The preferred embodiment of the gift exchange device of the present invention has been described above, but the gift exchange device according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the selection of the prize is not performed when the end ball becomes negative. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, continues after the end ball becomes negative. You may select a prize. In this case, every time a prize is selected, a negative value (insufficient edge) increases.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been given as the configuration for receiving the membership card when the shortage ball is compensated from the storage ball, but not limited to this, for example, when the receipt is read, the membership card is received first, Based on the member ID read through the card reading unit 80 a, the “number of stored balls” of the member database stored in the member management device 90 may be received and stored in the storage unit 81.
In the above-described embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the number of stored balls is received from the member management device 90. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of stored balls is recorded on a member card, and each game machine 10 includes Even when the count value is recorded on the membership card from the counter, the same effect can be obtained by referring to the number of stored balls when the end ball becomes negative.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been made so that the short end ball is displayed as a minus sign. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be indicated by highlighting by coloring or symbol assignment.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, when supplementing the short end from the number of stored balls, it has been described that the stored ball is drawn out without inputting a personal identification number based on a predetermined condition, and the short end is compensated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when security is to be strengthened, a password may be always input.

10 gaming machine 60 counting device 80 prize exchange device (fraction calculation means, compensation means, limiting means, display means)

Claims (4)

Acquisition means for acquiring game value information corresponding to the thus acquired game value to the player,
Processing means for performing processing related to prize exchange based on the game value information and the prize value information corresponding to the prize ;
A prize exchange apparatus and a Viewing device that displays information related to the prize exchange,
The prize includes a prize of a first prize group and a prize of a second prize group different from the first prize group,
The processing means includes
First prize calculating means for calculating remaining game value information based on the prize value information corresponding to the prize and the game value information when a prize of the first prize group is selected;
Second deficiency game value information that is deficient is calculated based on the remaining game value information calculated by the first calculation means and the prize value information corresponding to the prize of the second prize group as a selection candidate . A calculating means,
The display means, before the prize of the second prize group is selected, prize exchange apparatus characterized by displaying the missing game value information. Wherein the display means, the employee side display unit, includes a player-side display unit,
The insufficient game value information is displayed on the employee side display unit and the player side display unit.
The prize exchange device according to claim 1. Control means for controlling the game value information recorded in association with the member recording medium to be usable for the prize exchange based on acceptance of authentication information;
When the second group prize is selected and the insufficient game value information is generated, the control means exchanges the prize without accepting the authentication information for the game value recorded in association with the member recording medium. Control to enable
3. A prize exchange device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The computer that makes up the gift exchange device,
An acquisition means for acquiring game value information corresponding to the game value acquired by the game;
Processing means for performing processing relating to prize exchange based on the game value information and the prize value information corresponding to the prize;
Function as display means for displaying information relating to the prize exchange,
The prize includes a prize of a first prize group and a prize of a second prize group different from the first prize group,
The processing means;
A first calculating means for calculating remaining game value information based on the prize value information corresponding to the prize and the game value information when a prize of the first prize group is selected;
Second deficiency game value information that is deficient is calculated based on the remaining game value information calculated by the first calculation means and the prize value information corresponding to the prize of the second prize group as a selection candidate. Function as a calculation means,
A program for a prize exchange device, characterized in that the shortage game value information is displayed on the display means before a prize of the second prize group is selected.

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