JP6022193B2 - Management system and management method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a management system and a management method for managing the use of the number of game media respectively associated with a plurality of game types.

  Traditionally, at pachinko parlors and other amusement stores, it was common to lend pachinko balls to players at a uniform lending rate (for example, 4 yen per ball), but recently, a multi-rate lending rate has been adopted. There are an increasing number of amusement stores. For example, the inside of a game store is divided into a 4-yen corner section and a 1-yen corner section. In the 4-yen corner, pachinko balls are rented for 4 yen per ball, and pachinko balls are rented for 1 yen per ball in the 1-yen corner. .

  The pachinko balls acquired by the player at the 4-yen corner are counted by a counter disposed at the 4-yen corner (hereinafter referred to as the “4-yen counter”). A count receipt is issued. Thereafter, when the player brings the count receipt to the prize exchange counter, the prize management device performs the prize exchange process for the number of balls associated with the count receipt. For example, in the case of equivalent exchange, the number of balls associated with the counting receipt is 4 yen per ball, and the prize is exchanged into a general prize or a special prize.

  Similarly, pachinko balls acquired by the player at the 1-yen corner are counted by a counter disposed at the 1-yen corner (hereinafter referred to as “one-yen counter”), and this one-yen counter Counting receipts are issued and processed by the prize management device for 1 yen per 1 yen. Even when the number of pachinko balls counted by the counter is associated with a member card or a portable terminal, the same processing as in the case of the counting receipt is performed.

  In this way, in the past, as if the game store with a lending rate of 4 yen and the game store with a lending rate of 1 yen existed in the same amusement store, they were divided into separate sections, and the counter and the prize management device were lent out. By providing for each rate, the mistake that the pachinko ball which the player acquired at the 4 yen corner was exchanged for 1 yen per ball was prevented. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a 4-yen corner and a 1-yen corner are provided separately, such as providing a 4-yen corner on the second floor of a game store and a 1-yen corner on the first floor of a game store. ing.

  Here, if a free gift management device is provided for each loan rate in the free gift exchange counter, it is not appropriate from the viewpoint of installation space and business processing efficiency, so it is possible to exchange free gifts for multiple loan rates with a single free gift management device. Conventional techniques to handle are known. For example, in Patent Document 2, the number of exchange game media is obtained based on a ratio of a reference loan rate as a reference among a plurality of loan rates and other loan rates, and the game media of each loan rate is given as a prize. A technique for exchange processing is disclosed.

Japanese Patent No. 4531082 JP 2009-000385 A

  However, the number of exchanged game media is not always used as it is, and is often adjusted manually by a store clerk at a game store. This is because the number of exchangeable game media is required to satisfy various conditions such as market value conditions, one-item one-value conditions, and exchangeable conditions.

  Here, the market value condition is a condition for obtaining a value obtained by multiplying the lending rate and the number of exchange game media within a predetermined range with respect to the value of the prize in the market. In addition, the one-item one-value condition is a condition that the value obtained by multiplying the lending rate and the number of exchanged game media is the same regardless of which of the plurality of lending rates is used for the award for the same award. It is. The exchangeable condition is a condition for determining that the number of exchangeable game media becomes an integer.

  It is not always necessary to satisfy all of these conditions, but the number of exchange game media is adjusted by the store clerk so as to satisfy as many conditions as possible, and an appropriate number of exchange game media is set.

  If the number of exchange game media is overwritten with an automatically calculated value when the loan rate is changed, the number of exchange game media adjusted to an appropriate value by the store clerk may be rewritten to an inappropriate value. . In addition, when the lending rate is added, the above-mentioned various conditions may not be satisfied with the automatically calculated value.

  Since there are over 500 prizes, it is a very labor-intensive work to appropriately set and manage the number of exchange game media having a large number of rental rates for each prize. In particular, in recent years, the lending rate tends to increase, so how to reduce such labor has become an important issue.

  In addition to the lending rate, the same problem occurs when setting and managing the exchange rate used for exchanging with a specific prize or the replay fee when the counted game medium is used again in the game. . Game media with different lending rates, exchange rates, or replay fees are treated differently for management. This classification is called “game type”. That is, for example, even if the lending rate is the same, if the exchange rate and replay fee are different, they are handled as different game types.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and reduces management effort when managing the use of the number of game media respectively associated with a plurality of game types. An object of the present invention is to provide a management system and a management method capable of performing the above.

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is a management system for managing the use of the number of game media respectively associated with a plurality of game types used for games in a gaming machine, For each of the plurality of game types, the exchange game medium number storage means for storing the number of exchange game media when the number of game media associated with the game type is used for exchanging with a prize in association with the game type; Setting change means for changing settings relating to a plurality of game types, calculation means for calculating the number of exchange game media for the game type whose settings have been changed by the setting change means, and the number of exchange game media calculated by the calculation means And an updating means for updating the correspondence relationship between the game type stored in the exchange game medium number storage means and the number of exchange game media.

  In the present invention, the present invention associates the plurality of game types with a specific prize exchange rate used for exchanging with a special prize and a general prize exchange rate used for exchanging with a general prize other than the specific prize. Corresponding information storage means for storing correspondence information is further provided, wherein the calculating means calculates the number of exchange game media based on the specific prize exchange rate when the prize is the specific prize, When the prize is the general prize, the number of exchange game media is calculated based on the general prize exchange rate.

  Further, in the present invention according to the above invention, when the specific prize exchange rate is changed, the calculating means selectively calculates the number of exchangeable game media for the specific prize, and the general prize exchange rate is changed. In such a case, the number of exchange game media for the general prize is selectively calculated.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the above invention, for the same prize, a value obtained by multiplying the number of exchange game media of the prize by the specific prize exchange rate or the general prize exchange rate is the same among the plurality of game types. It further includes a coincidence determination means for determining whether or not.

  Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the apparatus further comprises duplication determination means for judging duplication of prizes in the plural prizes when the number of exchange game media is associated with the plural prizes. To do.

In addition, the present invention is characterized in that in the above-mentioned invention, it further comprises a game medium number management means capable of managing the identification information of the portable terminal and the number of game media acquired by the player in association with each other.
The present invention also relates to a management method for a gaming system that uses the number of game media respectively associated with a plurality of game types used in a game on a gaming machine, and for each of the plurality of game types, the game A storage step of storing the number of exchanged game media in association with the game type in the storage unit when the number of game media associated with the type is used for exchanging with a prize, and a setting change for changing the settings related to the plurality of game types A calculation step of calculating the number of exchange game media for the game type whose setting has been changed by the setting change step, and a game type stored in the storage unit based on the number of exchange game media calculated by the calculation step And an update process for updating the correspondence relationship between the number of exchange game media and the number of exchange game media.

According to the present invention, for each of a plurality of game types used in a game on a gaming machine, the number of exchanged game media when the number of game media associated with the game type is used for exchange with a prize is designated as the game type. When the setting related to the game type is changed, the number of exchange game media is calculated for the changed game type, and the number of game types and exchange game media is calculated based on the calculated number of exchange game media. Therefore, when managing the use of the number of game media respectively associated with a plurality of game types, the management effort can be reduced.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the update of the game type and the prize master according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of the gaming system according to the present embodiment. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the store management apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the game type setting data and the prize master shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for changing the game type setting data by the store management apparatus. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining determination by the coincidence determination unit. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining determination by the overlap determination unit. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining calculation of a prize value. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the prize management device shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the prize management device shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when the premium management apparatus is activated. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a processing procedure related to prize exchange by the prize management apparatus. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration in the case where a higher prize management apparatus manages a plurality of prize management apparatuses.

  Exemplary embodiments of a management system and a management method according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  In this specification, “mochitama” refers to data indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in the game or the number of the game media, and can be used again for the game only during that day (time before closing). Say what you can do. The stored ball is data indicating the game media acquired by the player in the game and the number of the game media, and can be used again for the game after the next day (time after closing). Mochidama can be used by both general and member players, and is used when the game table is moved. The stored ball is normally only available to member players, and is used when the acquired game medium is used for games from the next day. Usually, a predetermined fee is imposed on the use of the stored ball (the fee is collected by subtracting the number of game media), but it may not be collected depending on the time zone or member type.

  First, the update of the game type and prize master according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the update of the game type and the prize master according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game type setting data 45c includes items such as a game type name, a lending rate, an exchange rate, and a display name.

  The game type name is data that uniquely specifies the game type. The lending rate is data defining how much one ball is lent when lending a pachinko ball using the game type. The exchange rate is data that defines how many yen a prize is exchanged when a pachinko ball is exchanged for a special prize using the game type. The special prize is a prize that can be purchased at a predetermined purchase place. Also, prizes other than special prizes are called general prizes, and in exchange for prizes with general prizes, a rental rate is used instead of an exchange rate. The display name is a name used when displaying data regarding the game type.

  Specifically, the game type with the game type name “Tama 1” has a lending rate of “4 yen”, an exchange rate of “3 yen”, and a display name of “4 pachis”. The game type with the game type name “Tama 2” has a loan rate of “2 yen”, an exchange rate of “1.5 yen”, and a display name of “2 pachis”. The game type with the game type name “Tama 3” has a lending rate of “1 yen”, an exchange rate of “0.5 yen”, and a display name of “1 pachi”.

  The game type setting data 45c can add, delete, and change game types. FIG. 1 shows a case where the lending rate of the game type name “ball 3” is changed to “3 yen”, the exchange rate is changed to “2 yen”, and the display name is changed to “3 pachis”. .

  The prize master 45d is data used when exchanging pachinko balls for prizes, and has data of a prize code, a prize name, a prize value, and the number of exchanges. The premium code is a code that uniquely identifies a premium. The prize name is the name of the prize, and the prize value indicates the value of the prize in the market. The number of exchanges is the number of pachinko balls required when exchanging the prize and the pachinko balls, and is determined for each game type.

  Specifically, the prize of the prize code “0001” is the prize name “large prize”, the prize value is “1000”, and the exchange number of the game type “ball 1 (4 pachis)” is “334”. Yes, the number of exchanges for game type “ball 2 (2 pachis)” is “668”, and the number of exchanges for game type “ball 3 (1 pachis)” is “2000”.

  Also, the prize of the prize code “0002” is the prize name “small prize”, the prize value is “100”, and the exchange number of the game type “ball 1 (4 pachis)” is “34”. The number of exchanges for the seed “ball 2 (2 pachis)” is “68”, and the number of exchanges for the game type “ball 3 (1 pachis)” is “200”.

  Also, the prize with the prize code “0100” is the prize name “M Seven”, the prize value is “410”, and the exchange number of the game type “ball 1 (4 pachis)” is “103”. The exchange number of the seed “ball 2 (2 pachis)” is “205”, and the exchange number of the game type “ball 3 (1 pachi)” is “410”.

  Also, the prize with the prize code “0101” is the prize name “rack”, the prize value is “420”, the exchange number of the game type “ball 1 (4 pachis)” is “105”, and the game type The exchange number of “ball 2 (2 pachis)” is “210”, and the exchange number of game type “ball 3 (1 pachi)” is “420”.

  In addition, the prize of the prize code “0600” is the prize name “Tama Tamago”, the prize value is “10”, and the number of exchanges of the game type “Tama 1 (4 pachis)” is “3” The number of exchanges for game type “ball 2 (2 pachis)” is “5”, and the number of exchanges for game type “ball 3 (1 pachis)” is “10”.

  Here, the “large prize” with the prize code “0001” and the “small prize” with the prize code “0002” are special prizes that can be purchased at a predetermined purchase place. The number of special prizes exchanged can be calculated by dividing the prize value by the game type exchange rate and rounding up.

  The “M Seven” of the free gift code “0100”, the “rack” of the free gift code “0101”, and the “end ball 飴” of the free gift code “600” are general free gifts. The number of exchanged general prizes can be calculated by dividing the prize value by the game type lending rate and rounding up.

Each exchange number is automatically calculated and input when a prize value or the exchange number of any game type is input. The number of exchanges can also be input manually by the store clerk. The number of exchanges by manual input is given priority over the automatically calculated number of exchanges. Specifically, in the setting state of the prize master 45d, when it is accepted that the exchange number of any game type has been input or changed for a specific prize, the exchange number of another game type has already been entered for the prize. Determine whether or not. If it has been input, the exchange number of the other game type is not updated. If not entered, the loan rate (for general prizes) or exchange rate (special prizes) for the entered game type is used as the reference rate, and the loan rate (for general prizes) or exchange rate for other game types to be entered The calculation based on the reference rate and the target rate is performed with (special prize) as the target rate, and the number of exchanges of the game type to be input is calculated and input. The exchange number Y of the game type to be input is obtained by the following arithmetic expression, where X is the exchange number of the reference lending rate, M is the value of the reference rate, and N is the value of the target rate.
Y = X × (M / N)

  Furthermore, when it is received in the setting state of the prize master 45d that a prize value has been input or changed for a specific prize, it is determined whether or not the number of exchanges for each game type has already been entered for that prize. If it has been input, the number of exchanges for the input game type is not updated. If not already entered, the value of the prize is divided by the rental rate of the game type (in the case of a general prize) or the exchange rate (in the case of a special prize), thereby calculating and inputting the number of exchanges for each game type.

  In the above description, it is determined whether or not the input has been completed. In addition to this, if it is not a value that has been changed and input manually, the input is automatically performed. In this case, the calculation method may be settable. Specifically, it is necessary to input an integer value for the number of exchanges, but as a method of processing decimal values that do not become integers, rounding up, rounding down, rounding off, judging by a specific place value below the decimal point, Different settings can be selected for each type.

  In addition, when a game type is added, deleted, or changed, the prize master 45d is updated. As shown in FIG. 1, when the lending rate for the game type name “ball 3” is changed to “3 yen”, the exchange rate is changed to “2 yen”, and the display name is changed to “3 pachis” , The number of exchanges corresponding to “ball 3” is updated.

  Specifically, for the “big prize” of the prize code “0001”, “500” obtained by dividing the prize value “1000” by the exchange rate “2” after the change is the number of “ball 3” exchanged. Further, for “small prizes” of the prize code “0002”, “50” obtained by dividing the prize value “100” by the exchange rate “2” after the change is the number of “ball 3” exchanged.

  For “M Seven” of the premium code “0100”, “137”, which is obtained by dividing the premium value “410” by the changed loan rate “3” and rounded up, becomes the exchange number of “ball 3”. For “rack” with the premium code “0101”, “140” obtained by dividing the premium value “420” by the changed loan rate “3” is the number of “ball 3” exchanged. In addition, for “M Seven” of the premium code “0600”, “4”, which is obtained by dividing the premium value “10” by the changed loan rate “3” and rounded up, becomes the exchange number of “ball 3”. .

  In this way, for each of the plurality of game types, the number of exchanges at the time of prize exchange is stored as the prize master 45d, and if the setting related to the game type is changed, the number of exchanges is calculated for the game type whose setting has been changed. By updating the prize master 45d, it is possible to reduce labor for managing the prize master 45d.

  Next, the system configuration of the gaming system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of the gaming system according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, this gaming system includes a 4-yen pachinko parcel with a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20a using pachinko balls lent out at 4 yen per ball, and pachinko balls lent out at 2 yen per ball. It has a 2-yen pachinko parcel with a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20b to be used and a 1-yen pachinko parcel with a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20c that use pachinko balls lent out for 1 yen per ball.

  Each of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20a is provided with a corresponding inter-card card processing machine 10a. The inter-card processing machine 10a is associated with the game type name “ball 1 (4 pachis)” and performs a process of lending a pachinko ball to the pachinko gaming machine 20a at a rate of 4 yen per ball. Further, the inter-card processing machine 10a subtracts the balance of the savings account of the game type name “ball 1” managed by the store management device 40, and pays the pachinko gaming machine 20a corresponding to the subtracted value to the pachinko gaming machine 20a. put out. In addition, the inter-card card processing machine 10a subtracts the balance of the holding account of the game type name “Tama 1” managed by the store management apparatus 40, and the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the subtracted value is given to the pachinko gaming machine 20a. Pay out. In addition, the inter-card card processing machine 10a has a counter counting function for counting pachinko balls acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 20a. The counted pachinko balls are associated with the cards as possessions of the game type name “ball 1”.

  The plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20b are provided with corresponding inter-card card processing machines 10b. The inter-card processing machine 10b is associated with the game type “ball 2 (2 pachis)” and performs a process of lending a pachinko ball to the pachinko gaming machine 20b at a rate of 2 yen per ball. Further, the inter-card card processing machine 10b subtracts the balance of the savings account of the game type name “Tama 2” managed by the store management device 40, and pays the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the subtracted value to the pachinko gaming machine 20a. put out. Further, the inter-card processing machine 10b subtracts the balance of the holding account of the game type name “Tama 2” managed by the store management device 40, and the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the subtracted value is given to the pachinko gaming machine 20b. Pay out. In addition, the inter-card card processing machine 10b has a counter counting function for counting pachinko balls acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 20b. The counted pachinko balls are associated with the cards as possession balls of the game type name “ball 2”.

  The plurality of pachinko gaming machines 20c are provided with corresponding inter-card card processing machines 10c. The inter-card processing machine 10c is associated with the game type “ball 3 (1 pachi)” and performs a process of lending a pachinko ball to the pachinko gaming machine 20c at a rate of 1 yen per ball. Further, the inter-card card processing machine 10c subtracts the balance of the savings account of the game type name “tama 3” managed by the store management device 40, and pays the pachinko gaming machine 20a for the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the subtracted value. put out. Further, the inter-card card processing machine 10c subtracts the balance of the holding account of the game type name “tama 3” managed by the store management device 40, and the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the subtracted value is given to the pachinko gaming machine 20c. Pay out. Further, the inter-card card processing machine 10c has a function of counting each car to count the pachinko balls acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 20c. The counted pachinko balls are associated with the cards as possessions of the game type name “ball 3”.

  The inter-card processing machines 10 a to 10 c are connected to the store management device 40 and the prize management device 60 via the communication line 90. The store management device 40 is a device that manages cards, members, and premium masters.

  The store management device 40 manages the card with card management data in which the prepaid value and the number of balls are associated with the card ID. The store management device 40 updates the card management data when receiving the card ID, prepaid value, and number of balls from the inter-card card processing machines 10a to 10c. Further, when the store management device 40 receives the card ID from the inter-card card processing machines 10a to 10c, the store management apparatus 40 notifies the inter-card card processing machine 10 of the prepaid value and the number of balls that are associated with the card ID. Further, when the store management device 40 receives the card ID from the premium management device 60, the store management device 40 notifies the premium management device 60 of the number of balls associated with this card ID.

  Further, the store management device 40 manages information related to members registered as members in the amusement store using member management data. The member management data is data that associates with a card ID of a member card issued to a member, and associates storage balls, points, the number of visits, a game history, a personal identification number, and a name. If the store management device 40 receives the card ID and the number of stored balls from the inter-card card processing machines 10a to 10c, it updates the member management data. Moreover, if the store management apparatus 40 receives card ID from the inter-card card processing machines 10a-10c, it will notify the inter-card card processing machine 10 of the number of balls associated with the card ID. Further, when the store management device 40 receives the card ID from the premium management device 60, the store management device 40 notifies the premium management device 60 of the number of stored balls associated with this card ID. Further, the store management device 40 updates the member data when receiving the card ID and the number of stored balls from the prize management device 60.

  The prize management device 60 is a terminal device for exchanging prizes provided in the prize exchange counter in the amusement store, and performs a prize exchange process for storing and holding balls. The premium management device 60 is connected to a reader / writer that reads a card ID from a card and a premium dispensing device that dispenses premiums. When the reader / writer accepts the card, the gift management device 60 transmits the card ID of the card read by the reader / writer to the store management device 40, and the number of possessed balls and the number of stored balls associated with the card ID. Request.

  Next, the internal configuration of the store management apparatus 40 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the store management apparatus 40 shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the store management device 40 is connected to a display unit 41 and an input unit 42, and includes a store network communication unit 44, a storage unit 45, and a control unit 46.

  The display unit 41 is a liquid crystal panel, a display device, or the like. The input unit 42 is a keyboard, a mouse, or the like. The store network communication unit 44 is an interface unit for performing data communication with the prize management device 60, the inter-card card processing machines 10a to 10c, the pachinko gaming machines 20a to 20c, and the like via the communication line 90.

  The storage unit 45 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a nonvolatile memory, and stores card management data 45a, member management data 45b, game type setting data 45c, a prize master 45d, and a prize master number 45e.

  The card management data 45a is data in which a prepaid value balance and the number of balls are associated with a card ID. The member management data 45b is data in which stored balls, points, the number of visits, a game history, a personal identification number, a name, and the like are associated with the card ID of the member card issued to the member.

  As described above, the game type setting data 45c includes items such as a game type name, a rental rate, an exchange rate, and a display name. As described above, the prize master 45d is data used when exchanging pachinko balls for prizes, and includes data on a prize code, a prize name, a prize value, and the number of exchanges. The premium master number 45e is a setting number that is updated when the premium master 45d is changed.

  The control unit 46 is a control unit that controls the entire store management apparatus 40, and includes a card management unit 46a, a member management unit 46b, a game type management unit 46c, and a prize master management unit 46d. Actually, the programs corresponding to these functional units are stored in a ROM or a non-volatile memory (not shown), and these programs are loaded into a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and executed to thereby execute the store management device 40. The control unit performs overall control, and causes the card management unit 46a, the member management unit 46b, the game type management unit 46c, and the prize master management unit 46d to execute processes corresponding thereto.

  The card management unit 46a is a processing unit that manages the card management data 45a. The card management unit 46a communicates with the inter-card processing machines 10a to 10c and the prize management device 60, and updates the prepaid value and the number of possessed balls associated with the card ID.

  The member management unit 46b is a processing unit that manages the member management data 45b. The member management unit 46b communicates with the inter-card card processors 10a to 10c and the prize management device 60, and updates the number of stored balls associated with the card ID.

  The game type management unit 46c is a processing unit that manages the game type setting data 45c. The game type management unit 46c changes the content of the game type setting data 45c based on the operation by the store clerk. Specifically, a game type can be added, changed, or deleted. When changing the game type, only a part of the item can be changed. Further, when a plurality of game types are operated with medals, it is possible to simultaneously input the authenticity determination information of the medals (image information of the regular medals associated with the game type) at the time of adding the game type.

  The premium master management unit 46d is a processing unit that manages the premium master 45d. The prize master management unit 46d includes an exchange number calculation unit 66d, a prize master update unit 66e, a coincidence determination unit 66f, and a duplication determination unit 66g.

  The exchange number calculation unit 66d is a processing unit that calculates the exchange number of each prize based on the changed loan rate or exchange rate when the game type management unit 46c changes the loan rate or exchange rate. . The exchange number calculation unit 66d calculates the number of exchanges for each general prize when the rental rate is changed, and calculates the number of exchanges for each special prize when the exchange rate is changed. In addition, the exchange number calculation unit 66d raises the decimal places so that the calculated exchange number becomes an integer.

  The premium master update unit 66e is a processing unit that updates the premium master 45d with the number of exchanges calculated by the exchange number calculation unit 66d. If the number of replacements to be updated remains the value automatically calculated before, the premium master update unit 66e replaces it with the number of replacements calculated by the replacement number calculation unit 66d. On the other hand, if the number of replacements to be updated has been manually rewritten by a store clerk, a warning about updating is displayed. Whether or not the number of exchanges to be updated remains the value automatically calculated before is indicated by the exchange number calculated from the game type setting data 45c before the change by the game type management unit 46c and the prize master 45d. It can be determined by whether or not the exchange number matches. When the premium master update unit 66e updates the premium master 45d, the premium master update unit 66e manages the progress of the update and determines whether all the updates have been completed normally.

  The coincidence determination unit 66f is a processing unit that determines whether or not a plurality of exchange numbers set for the same prize satisfy a one-item one-value condition. Specifically, if the prize is a special prize, the value obtained by multiplying the exchange rate of the game type and the number of exchanges matches between the game types, the one-item / one-value condition is satisfied. Further, if the prize is a general prize, the one-value condition is satisfied when the value obtained by multiplying the rental rate of the game type and the number of exchanges matches between the game types. When the one-item / one-value condition is not satisfied, the coincidence determination unit 66f displays a warning regarding the update.

  The duplication determination unit 66g is a processing unit that determines the duplication of prizes in the prize master 45d. It is required to prepare a predetermined number (for example, 500 items) or more of prizes. However, if the same prize is duplicated and registered in the prize master 45d, the prize master is stored even though the actual prize is less than 500 items. On 45d, 500 or more prizes are registered. Therefore, the duplication determination unit 66g determines whether or not a plurality of prizes having the same prize name are registered in the prize master 45d. If a plurality of prizes having the same prize name are registered, a warning is displayed. The duplication determination unit 66g determines whether the prize is 500 items or more, and gives a warning if it is less than 500 items. This determination is preferably performed for each game type. In this case, the prize type that is not exchangeable for the game type (the exchange number “0”) is not included in the number of prize types, and the number of prize types is determined.

  If different game media such as pachinko balls and medals are used in the game store, there may be special prizes for medals and special prizes for pachinko balls. In this case, the special prize duplication check is not subject to warning.

  FIG. 3 shows a configuration in which the game type management unit 46c and the prize master management unit 46d are provided in the control unit 46, but the functions of the game type management unit and the functions of the prize master management unit are configured by different devices or programs. In such a configuration, in response to the setting relating to the game type being changed by the device having the function of the game type management unit, the device having the function of the prize master management unit changes the prize master. .

  The prize master management unit 46d updates the prize master number 45e every time the prize master 45d is changed. When receiving a query from the prize management device 60, the prize master management unit 46d distributes the prize master 45d and the prize master number 45e to the prize management device 60.

  Also, the prize master management unit 46d can accept a reservation for changing the prize master 45d. Specifically, the change contents of the prize master 45d are temporarily stored in the storage unit 45 or the like, and the change of the prize master 45d is applied during the closing process.

  In addition, when the change of the prize master 45d is only the addition / deletion of the prize, only the change data of the difference value may be distributed. By distributing only the difference value, it is possible to prevent garbled data in a portion that does not need to be changed. In addition, if only the exchange rate is changed, only the special prize row may be specified and the changed data may be distributed. Further, only the premium master column may be changed.

  Next, the game type setting data 45c and the prize master 45d shown in FIG. 3 will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the game type setting data 45c and the prize master 45d shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4A, the game type setting data 45c includes a fee item in addition to the game type name, the lending rate, the exchange rate, and the display name described above.

  The fee indicates the number of balls to be collected when replaying using the game type stored balls again for the game. Specifically, for the game type “ball 1”, 30 balls are collected as a fee each time 125 stored balls are paid out for replay. In addition, for the game type “ball 2”, 30 balls are collected as a commission each time 125 balls are paid out for replay. In addition, for the game type “ball 3”, 62 balls are collected as a commission each time 125 stored balls are paid out for replay.

  The fee is automatically set as a reference value based on the loan rate and the exchange rate in consideration of the value of the loan rate and the exchange rate, and then received by the store clerk. Specifically, a value in which the number of payout units / (number of payout units + fee) matches the exchange rate / lending rate is calculated as a reference value. When calculated in this way, the standard value for the fees for “ball 1” and “ball 2” is “41 balls”, and the standard value for the fees for “ball 3” is “125 balls”.

  In FIG. 4A, by setting all the fees for each game type to be lower than the reference value, it is promoted that they are used not for exchanging prizes but for replay. The lower the fee is relative to the reference value, the more effective it is to promote use for replay. Fees are limited to the standard value.

  The prize master 45d shown in FIG. 4B has a group code and a supplier code in addition to the data of the prize code, the prize name, the prize value, and the number of exchanges already described. The group code indicates the classification of the prize, and the supplier code indicates the supplier who purchases the prize.

  Specifically, the group code of “large prize” and “small prize” is “01” indicating the special prize. The group code of “M Seven” and “Rack” is “02” indicating a general prize. In addition, the group code of “end ball bowl” is “04” indicating that it is a general prize for end ball exchange.

  In addition, the supplier code for “large prize” and “small prize” is “001”, the supplier code for “M Seven” and “Rack” is “002”, The code is “004”.

  Next, a processing procedure for changing the game type setting data 45c by the store management apparatus 40 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for changing the game type setting data 45c by the store management apparatus 40.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the game type is deleted from the game type setting data 45c by the game type management unit 46c of the store management device 40 (step S101; Yes), the prize master update unit 66e Is reflected in the premium master 45d (step S102), and the process is terminated. Specifically, all the exchange numbers corresponding to the deleted game type are deleted.

  If the game type has not been deleted (step S101; No) and the game type is added by the game type management unit 46c (step S103; Yes), the game with the exchange number calculation unit 66d added The number of seed exchanges is calculated for each prize and reflected in the prize master 45d (step S104).

  If the game type has not been added (step S103; No) and the rental rate has been changed by the game type management unit 46c (step S105; Yes), the exchange number calculation unit 66d has the changed game type. The number of exchanges is calculated for each general prize and reflected in the prize master 45d (step S106).

  If the rental rate has not been changed (step S105; No), and the exchange rate has been changed by the game type management unit 46c (step S107; Yes), the exchange number calculation unit 66d has the changed game type. The number of exchanges is calculated for each special prize and reflected in the prize master 45d (step S108).

  After some reflection is performed on the premium master 45d (steps S102, S104, S106, or S108), the coincidence determination unit 66f determines whether or not the changed number of exchanges satisfies the one-item one-value condition, and does not satisfy it. In such a case, a warning is displayed (step S109). After the determination by the match determination unit 66f (step S109) or when the exchange rate has not been changed (step S107; No), the store management device 40 ends the process.

  Next, the determination by the coincidence determination unit 66f will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining determination by the coincidence determination unit 66f. FIG. 6 shows a case where determination is made for “M Seven” of the premium code “0100”.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the coincidence determining unit 66 f multiplies the lending rate “4” of the ball 1 by the exchange number “103” of the ball 1 and the rental rate “2” of the ball 2 to the exchange number “205” of the ball 2. ”And the lending rate“ 3 ”of the ball 3 is multiplied by the exchange number“ 137 ”of the ball 1. As a result of multiplication, the ball 1 is “412”, the ball 2 is “410”, and the ball 3 is “411”, which do not match. Therefore, the coincidence determination unit 66f displays a warning for “M Seven” of the premium code “0100”. In addition, even if the multiplication results of balls 1 to 3 match, if they do not match the prize value, a warning is displayed.

  When the information shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the screen, the number that has been divided for the number of balls that has been input is displayed so that it can be distinguished from the number that has been rounded up or down to adjust the number of digits. Specifically, the numbers rounded up and down are managed with a flag, and displayed in red when displayed. Further, when correction input is performed by the operator, a display mode different from rounding up / down may be used, such as blue. Such a change in display mode may be enabled / disabled by default. This setting preferably enables batch ON / OFF setting and individual ON / OFF setting. In addition, an authority setting may be provided for the on setting. In addition, the form and list of corrected parts of the premium master can be output (printed, saved in a file, etc.).

  Next, the determination by the duplication determination unit 66g will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining determination by the duplication determination unit 66g. As shown in FIG. 7, the duplication determination unit 66g reads each premium name and determines whether or not a plurality of identical premium names are registered. As a result of the determination, if a plurality of prizes having the same prize name are registered, a warning is displayed.

  Next, calculation of premium value will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining calculation of a prize value. If the prize value is input by the store clerk, as described above, the number of exchanges for each game type can be calculated by dividing the prize value by the lending rate or the exchange rate. On the other hand, if the prize value has not been entered and the number of exchanges for any game type has already been entered, the prize management device calculates the prize value from the number of exchanges already entered, and based on the computed prize value. Calculate the number of exchanges for other game types.

  FIG. 8 shows a case where the prize value is calculated from the number of exchanges of the game type “ball 2”. Specifically, the prize value “410” is calculated by multiplying the exchange number “210” of the game type “ball 2” by the loan rate “2” of the game type “ball 2”. Thereafter, the number of exchanges of the game types “ball 1” and “ball 3” is calculated from the calculated prize value “410”.

  Next, the external configuration of the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an external configuration of the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. The figure (a) shows the perspective view of the prize management device 60 viewed from the front upper side (the clerk side of the prize counter), and the figure (b) shows the rear view of the prize management apparatus 60 (the player side of the prize counter). ).

  As shown in FIG. 9A, a store side display unit 61, an operation unit 62, a receipt issuing unit 63, and a barcode reader 67 are provided on the front surface of the prize management device 60. Although not shown here for convenience of explanation, a power switch, a memory card insertion slot, and the like are also provided. Further, a reader / writer 70 is connected to the prize management device 60.

  When the store clerk receives a count receipt issued by a counting machine or the like from the player, the store clerk reads the bar code printed on the count receipt with the bar code reader 67 and identifies the number of balls acquired by the player. Further, when a card is inserted into the card insertion slot 73 of the reader / writer 70, the number of held balls and the number of stored balls associated with the card are specified. The number of balls specified in this way is used for exchanging prizes with special prizes or general prizes.

  The store side display unit 61 is a display unit / operation unit for a store clerk of an amusement shop as an operator, and includes a touch panel color liquid crystal display or the like. The store side display unit 61 displays premium exchange contents, operation guidance, and the like. The operation unit 62 includes a plurality of keys such as a numeric keypad, a dedicated key, and a mode key, and is used when performing a prize exchange operation input or the like.

  The receipt issuing unit 63 is an issuing unit that issues various receipts such as a registration list and a totaling list, and includes a thermal printer or the like. The barcode reader 67 reads the barcode printed on the counting receipt and specifies the information content.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, a customer-side display unit 64 for a player is provided on the back side of the prize management device 60. The customer side display unit 64 includes a fluorescent display tube, a touch panel color liquid crystal display, and the like. The player can confirm the number of balls and the number of stored balls associated with the card by confirming the display content of the customer side display unit 64. Furthermore, the customer side display part 64 can display this event information, when event information etc. are notified as setting data from a high-order apparatus (for example, store management apparatus 40).

  In addition, a reader / writer 70 is connected to the prize management device 60. The reader / writer 70 is provided with a display operation unit 71, a holding unit 72, a card insertion slot 73, and a door key 74. The display operation unit 71 includes a touch panel color liquid crystal display or the like, and displays a card reading status and the like. In the case of a membership card, a password is input using the display operation unit 71. The holding unit 72 is a holding unit for performing non-contact data transmission / reception with a non-contact IC card or a cellular phone with a built-in IC chip. The card insertion slot 73 is an insertion slot for inserting a member card and a general card.

  Next, the internal configuration of the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the prize management device 60 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the prize management device 60 is connected to a communication line 90 and a reader / writer 70. The prize management device 60 includes the store-side display unit 61, the operation unit 62, the receipt issuing unit 63, the customer-side display unit 64, the storage unit 65, the control unit 66, and the communication unit 68 that have already been described. The communication unit 68 is an interface unit for the prize management device 60 to communicate with the communication line 90.

  The storage unit 65 is a storage device including a flash memory or a hard disk device, and stores a prize master 65a, a prize master number 65b, and receipt data 65c.

  As described above, the prize master 65a is data used when exchanging pachinko balls for prizes, and is data received from the store management device 40 and stored. The prize master number 65b is a prize master number corresponding to the prize master 65a. The receipt data 65 c indicates data read from the receipt by the barcode reader 67.

  The control unit 66 is a control unit that totally controls the prize management device 60, and includes a prize management part 66a, a prize exchange processing part 66b, and a prize master acquisition part 66c. The prize management unit 66a is a management unit that manages the number of exchanged balls for special prizes and general prizes to be handled by the prize management apparatus 60 using the prize master 65a stored in the storage unit 65.

  The gift exchange processing unit 66b is a processing unit that performs a gift exchange process. The number of balls used for exchanging with the prize is the number of balls acquired from the receipt by the barcode reader 67, the number of balls held and the number of stored balls associated with the card ID read by the reader / writer 70.

  The prize exchange processing unit 66b performs a prize exchange process for special prizes and general prizes based on the prize master 65a within the range of the number of acquired balls, the number of possessed balls, and the number of stored balls. When exchanging special prizes, the prize exchange processing unit 66b obtains a combination of the types and number of special prizes that can be exchanged from the number of acquired balls, the number of possessed balls, and the number of stored balls. Is sent to a prize dispenser (not shown) to cause special prizes to be paid out.

  The premium master acquisition unit 66c is a processing unit that acquires a premium master and a premium master number from the store management device 40, and stores them in the storage unit 65 as a premium master 65a and a premium master number 65b.

  Next, a processing procedure related to acquisition of a prize master by the prize management device 60 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a processing procedure related to acquisition of a prize master by the prize management device 60. When the prize management device 60 is turned on at the time of opening the store, it executes the processing procedure shown in FIG.

  The prize management device 60 first requests the store management device 40 for a premium master (step S201). In response to the request from the prize management apparatus 60, the store management apparatus 40 transmits a prize master 45d and a prize master number 45e.

  When the prize management device 60 receives the prize master 45d and the prize master number 45e from the store management apparatus 40 (step S202; Yes), the received prize master number 45e and the prize master number 65b stored in the storage unit 65 are displayed. Compare (step S205).

  If the prize master number 45e and the prize master number 65b match (step S205; Yes), the prize management device 60 starts normally (step S207). On the other hand, when the prize master number 45e does not match the prize master number 65b (step S205; No), the prize management device 60 overwrites the prize master number 65b with the received prize master 45d (step S206), and thereafter. The normal startup is performed (step S207).

  The premium management device 60 does not receive the premium master 45d and the premium master number 45e from the store management device 40 (step S202; No), and receives a disconnection operation from the operator (step S203; Yes), store management. Single activation that does not communicate with the device 40 is performed (step S204). When the stand-alone activation is performed, the prize management device 60 temporarily holds the data relating to the prize or the sales, and when the communication with the store management apparatus 40 is restored, the temporarily stored data is transmitted to the store management apparatus 40. To do. If no disconnection operation has been received from the operator (step S203; No), the process proceeds to step S202 and waits for a response from the store management device 40.

  Next, a processing procedure related to prize exchange by the prize management device 60 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a processing procedure related to prize exchange by the prize management device 60. As shown in FIG. 12, when the card is read by the reader / writer 70 (step S301; Yes), the prize management device 60 specifies and acquires the exchange target rate (game type) from the card. Then, by transmitting the card ID of the read card to the store management device 40, the account information associated with the card is acquired (step S302). The number of held balls and the number of stored balls indicated in the account information are temporarily stored in the storage unit 65 or the like.

  After the acquisition of the account information (step S302) or when the card is not read by the reader / writer 70 (step S301; No), the prize management device 60 determines whether or not the receipt is read by the barcode reader 67. Is determined (step S303).

  If the receipt is read by the barcode reader 67 (step S303; Yes), the exchange target rate (game type) is specified and acquired from the receipt, and the number of acquired balls indicated in the read receipt is obtained. The receipt data 65c is updated by adding to the receipt data 65c (step S304).

  After the receipt data is updated (step S304) or when the receipt is not read by the barcode reader 67 (step S303; No), the prize management device 60 determines a target to be used for prize exchange (step S305). ). The target to be used for the prize exchange is any of the number of possessed balls, the number of accumulated balls indicated in the account information, and the number of acquired balls indicated in the receipt data, and is determined by selection by the player. After determining the use target, the prize management device 60 determines whether or not a prize has been selected (step S306).

  If a prize is selected (step S306; Yes), the prize management device 60 will give a prize master based on the prize code of the selected prize and the rate (game type) specified in step S301 or step S303. The number of exchanges is specified with reference to 65a (step S307). At this time, if a specific numerical value (for example, “0”) is included in the number of exchanged selected prizes, it is determined that the prize cannot be selected.

  The giveaway management device 60 subtracts the specified number of exchanges from the use target determined in step S305 (step S308). After subtraction of the exchange number (step S308), the prize code, the number, the game type, the person in charge and the time are temporarily stored in the storage unit 45 and the like as transaction prize data (step S309).

  After primary storage of transaction prize data (step S309) or when no prize is selected (step S306; No), the prize management device 60 determines whether or not an end operation has been accepted (step S310). If the end operation has not been accepted (step S310; No), the prize management device 60 proceeds to a determination (step S301) as to whether or not the card has been read.

  If the prize management device 60 accepts the end operation (step S310; Yes), the premium data stored in the store (the gift code, the number, the game type, the person in charge, the time) is transmitted to the store management device 40. The extra ball processing is performed (step S311). The surplus ball processing is processing for storing or taking in the number of balls remaining after the prize exchange. After the surplus ball processing (step S311), the prize management device 60 updates the account information managed by the store management device 40 (step S312), and ends the processing. The prize shown in the transaction prize data is delivered to the player at a predetermined timing.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, if the setting related to the game type is changed, the store management device 40 calculates the number of exchanges for the game type whose setting has been changed and updates the premium master 45d. It is possible to reduce the labor required for managing the premium master 45d.

  In addition, although the present Example demonstrated the game type from which a lending rate and an exchange rate differ as an example, even if a lending rate and an exchange rate are the same, it is applicable to the game type from which a replay fee etc. of a stored ball differ. .

  Further, when the setting of the game type is changed, the present invention can be applied not only to updating the prize master 65a but also to automatically setting a replay fee or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the case where one prize management device 60 is installed in the amusement store has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to the case where a plurality of prize management devices are installed in the amusement store. When a plurality of free gift management devices are installed in an amusement store, each free gift management device may update each free gift master. However, a free gift master is distributed from a higher management device to multiple free gift management devices. Alternatively, when any of the plurality of prize management devices updates the prize master, it may be configured to notify another prize management device.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration in the case where a higher prize management apparatus manages a plurality of prize management apparatuses. In the configuration shown in FIG. 13, a prize management device 160 is installed in the 4-yen pachinko section, a prize management apparatus 161 is installed in the 2-yen pachinko section, and a prize management device 162 is installed in the 1-yen pachinko section. . The premium management devices 160 to 162 perform premium exchange processing based on the premium master received from the higher-level premium management device 100.

  The prize management device 100 stores the number of exchanges at the time of prize exchange as a prize master, and when the setting related to the game type is changed, calculates the number of exchanges for the game type whose setting has been changed and updates the prize master. It is distributed to the prize management devices 160-162. It should be noted that a setting for limiting the game type is made on the prize management device to be distributed (for example, a 4-yen exclusive gift management device), and a higher-level device stores the setting for limiting the game type in each game management device. If so, the prize management device to be distributed can be selected according to whether or not the prize master for the target game type has been changed.

  When the prize management device updates the prize master, it is performed in a special mode of prize master exchange different from the normal operation mode. In this way, by making the transition to the special mode as a condition, it is possible to prevent the premium master from being erroneously updated during normal operation. In addition, it is preferable that the change of the prize master is subject to authority authentication by reading a password or an IC card for a clerk. In addition, when the premium master is changed by the premium management device, it is preferable to notify the store management device 40 of the change contents and to unify the premium master and the premium master number. Further, when the communication with the store management device 40 is offline, the configuration change of the premium master may not be completed.

  Further, the higher prize management apparatus 100 may receive the updated prize master from a management center that manages a plurality of amusement stores and distribute it to the prize management apparatuses 160 to 162.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the pachinko ball is exchanged for a prize has been described as an example. However, the game medium is not limited to the pachinko ball, and any game medium such as a medal is exchanged for a prize. Applicable to the case.

  In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which the “prize value” data and the “number of exchanges” are stored in advance as the prize master and the prize exchange is performed using the “exchange number” data. The master may have only the premium value data of the premium.

  In a configuration in which the prize management device has only the prize value data as the prize master, a higher-level device such as a store management apparatus checks whether the prize value data is appropriate based on the prize value data and the game type data. . At this time, the number of exchanged balls for each game type is displayed and can be confirmed by a store clerk. The premium management device distributes premium value data checked by the host device as a premium master. For this reason, the prize management device performs the exchange process while calculating the number of exchanges based on the game type setting information and the prize value data for which the apparatus is in charge.

  In the configuration having only the premium value data of the premium, the number of subtraction balls is calculated by referring to the operation rate and the premium value at the time of exchange, and the premium exchange processing is performed. In such a configuration, conditions for refusing exchange may be set in advance (for example, refusal if the prize value is not divisible by the rate), and if it does not correspond to the refusal setting, it can be selected as an exchange prize.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the lending rate and the exchange rate are held as data has been described. However, it is not always necessary to hold the data itself, and information that can specify the lending rate and the exchange rate may be held. . For example, if the identification number and corner code of a gaming machine or inter-card card processor are associated with the lending rate and / or exchange rate and managed by a higher-level device, the gaming machine identification number and corner code are lent out. It can be used as information indicating the rate and exchange rate.

  In the above-described embodiments, detailed description of the form of the card, which is a medium for associating the number of game media, is omitted, but such a card includes a magnetic card, an IC card, and the like. Further, although the “card” has been described as an example here for convenience of explanation, the present invention can also be applied to a case where a chip, a stick, a portable terminal, or the like is used in addition to such a card. In particular, when a mobile terminal with an IC chip is used as a medium, since the mobile terminal can be uniquely identified using identification information that can be obtained in a non-contact manner from the IC chip of the mobile terminal, the game medium is associated with the identification information. You can manage the number.

  Each configuration illustrated in the present embodiment is functionally schematic and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally / physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be configured.

  As described above, the management system and management method according to the present invention are suitable for reducing labor when managing the use of the number of game media respectively associated with a plurality of game types.

10, 10a to 10c Inter-card card processor 20a to 20c Pachinko gaming machine 40 Store management device 41 Display unit 42 Input unit 44 Store network communication unit 45, 65 Storage unit 45a Card management data 45b Member management data 45c Game type setting data 45d , 65a Premium master 45e, 65b Premium master number 46, 66 Control unit 46a Card management unit 46b Member management unit 46c Game type management unit 46d Premium master management unit 60, 100, 160-162 Premium management device 61 Store side display unit 62 Operation Unit 63 Receipt issuing unit 64 Customer side display unit 65c Receipt data 66a Free gift management unit 66b Free gift replacement processing unit 66c Free gift master acquisition unit 66d Exchange number calculation unit 66e Free gift master update unit 66f Match determination unit 66g Overlap determination unit 67 Barcode reader 68 Communication department 70 Reader / Writer 71 Display / Operating Unit 72 Holding Unit 73 Card Insertion Port 74 Door Key 90 Communication Line

Claims (7)

A management system for managing the use of the number of game media respectively associated with a plurality of game types used for gaming on a gaming machine ,
For each of the plurality of game types, exchange game medium number storage means for storing the number of exchange game media when the number of game media associated with the game type is used for exchanging prizes in association with the game type;
A setting changing means for changing settings related to the plurality of game types;
Calculating means for calculating the number of exchange game media for the game type whose setting has been changed by the setting changing means;
Management comprising: an updating means for updating a correspondence relationship between a game type stored in the exchange game medium number storage means and the number of exchange game media based on the number of exchange game media calculated by the calculation means system. Correspondence information storage for storing, in the plurality of game types, correspondence information that associates a specific prize exchange rate used for exchange with a specific prize and a general prize exchange rate used for exchange with a general prize other than the specific prize. Further comprising means,
The calculation means calculates the number of exchange game media based on the specific prize exchange rate when the prize is the specific prize, and exchanges the general prize exchange when the prize is the general prize. The management system according to claim 1, wherein the number of exchange game media is calculated based on a rate.   The calculating means selectively calculates the number of exchange game media of the specific prize when the specific prize exchange rate is changed, and when the general prize exchange rate is changed, the exchange game of the general prize The management system according to claim 2, wherein the number of media is selectively calculated. A match determination means for determining whether or not a value obtained by multiplying the number of game exchange media for the prize by the specific prize exchange rate or the general prize exchange rate for the same prize is the same among the plurality of game types; The management system according to claim 2 or 3 , further comprising:   5. The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a duplication determination unit that determines duplication of prizes in the plurality of prizes when the number of exchange game media is associated with a plurality of prizes. Management system described in one.   6. The game medium number management means capable of managing the identification information of the portable terminal and the number of game media acquired by the player in association with each other, further comprising: Management system. A game system management method that uses the number of game media respectively associated with a plurality of game types used for gaming on a gaming machine ,
For each of the plurality of game types, a storage step of storing in the storage unit the number of exchanged game media when the number of game media associated with the game type is used for exchanging with a prize, in association with the game type;
A setting change step for changing the settings related to the plurality of game types;
A calculation step of calculating the number of exchange game media for the game type whose setting has been changed by the setting change step;
The management method characterized by including the update process which updates the correspondence of the game kind which the said memory | storage part memorize | stores based on the number of exchange game media calculated by the said calculation process, and the number of exchange game media.

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