JP6220532B2 - GAME SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT DEVICE - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system, a management device, a recording medium processing device, and a game device. Specifically, a gaming system provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game and including a gaming device capable of processing a recording medium, and a management device capable of communicating with the gaming device, and A management device included in the gaming device, and a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, capable of processing a recording medium, and renting a gaming medium based on a valuable value; The present invention relates to a recording medium processing device capable of communicating with a management device, and a gaming device provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game and capable of processing a recording medium and capable of communicating with the management device.

  Conventionally, there has been a hall computer that manages information related to an individual game based on a card ID (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-139382 A

  However, in the system of Patent Document 1, the sum of the prepaid balance, the number of held balls or the number of stored balls associated with a plurality of cards and corresponding to one card, and one card are supported. It has not been considered how to process information related to a game in the division process of dividing the attached prepaid balance, the number of possessed balls, the number of accumulated balls, and the like to correspond to a plurality of cards.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and the purpose thereof is a gaming system capable of appropriately summing up information relating to gaming even when performing at least one of addition and division, It is to provide a management device, a recording medium processing device, and a game device.

(1) Provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 701, etc.), and can process a recording medium (for example, a membership card, a visitor card, etc.) Game devices (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750, etc., including not only a recording medium processing device including a function of lending game media but also a device not including a function of lending game media) and the game. A gaming system (e.g., a card management computer 500, a hall computer 540, a medal management computer 550, or a computer combining any two or three of them) capable of communicating with a player device (e.g., Gaming system),
Determining means (for example, FIG. 29) that determines whether or not the player is the first game model (for example, the first game model) first played in a predetermined counting period (for example, the period from the business start time to the business end time). Step S220, Step S320 of Fig. 36. A part or all of the determination means is included in either the management device or the gaming device).
Initial game model information indicating the type of the gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination means (for example, information specifying the type of the first game model itself may be used, or a series including the first game model) (For example, step S221 in Fig. 29, step S208 in Fig. 28. step S321 in Fig. 36, step S311 in Fig. 35). Or all of them are included in either the management device or the gaming device.)
At least one of a valuable value (for example, prepaid balance) corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media (for example, card 1 and card 2 in FIG. 33) and the number of game media (for example, the number of possessed balls, the number of stored balls) is added up. Summing means (for example, a part or all of the summing means) is associated with one summing recording medium (for example, a card corresponding to at least one of the sum of the prepaid balance, the number of possessed balls, and the number of accumulated balls. Card 1 in FIG. 33) 24, the post-card insertion process of FIG.24 is executed by the medal lending machine 100, and the medal management computer 550 outputs the summation result based on the information from the medal lending machine 100. All processes relating to the summation are executed by the medal lending machine 100, and the medal management computer 5 In the management apparatus, such as 0 may not be executed.) And provided with,
The said determination means, when added by the said addition means, determines with the determination method according to the addition (for example, refer FIG. 33).

  According to such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the player is the first game model that the player first played in a predetermined counting period, and the first game model information indicating the type of the game machine determined to be the first game model is obtained. The total value of at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media is added up and associated with one added recording medium. It is determined whether it is a model.

For this reason, even if it is a case where it adds up, an initial game model is determined by the determination method according to the addition, and the determined initial game model is totaled. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming system capable of properly summing up information relating to games even when adding up.
Further, the management device sets the functions (for example, the card lock function, theft card restriction function, and the small-scale loan function) for the recording medium accepted by the gaming device (for example, the function valid / invalid setting, the password) The management unit manages the settings changed in steps Sq5 to Sq8, steps Sq12 to Sq17, and steps Sq21 to Sq24 in FIG. 25 executed in step Sg14 in FIG. Specifically, the membership card table and the visitor card table in FIG. 6 of the card management computer 500 store a password number, a card lock valid flag, and a theft card flag that are settings of the respective functions.
The management means adds the remaining amount identifiable on the first recording medium or the number of counted game media counted by the counting device to the remaining amount or the number of counted game media identifiable on the second recording medium (for example, FIG. When step Sj16) of FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 of FIG. 22 and processing for taking over the setting of the function for the first recording medium to the second recording medium are executed by the gaming device, It further manages that the setting of the function for one recording medium has been taken over by the second recording medium (for example, the second setting of the function for the first recording medium stored in the management device or the gaming device is performed). 24. Step Sj20 in FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 in FIG.
According to such a configuration, when the second recording medium is received in the state where the first recording medium is received, the first recording medium is invalidated and the first recording medium is When the remaining amount or the number of counting game media that can be specified is added to the remaining amount or the number of counting game media that can be specified by the second recording medium, the setting of the function for the first recording medium is Taken over to the recording medium.

(2) In the gaming system of (1) above,
The determination means, as the determination method according to the summation, the first game model corresponding to any of the plurality of recording media to be summed (for example, among the first game models corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media The first game model played at the earliest time may be the first game model corresponding to the total recording medium), or the first game model corresponding to the total recording medium may be determined as the first game model. (For example, pattern 1 of card 1 in FIG. 33).

  According to such a configuration, as a determination method according to the summation, the first game model corresponding to any of the plurality of recording media to be summed is the first game model corresponding to the summation recording medium, It is determined whether it is the first game model. As a result, even when summing up, it is possible to make the total of information related to games appropriate.

(3) In the gaming system of (1) above,
The determination means, as the determination method according to the summation, is a recording medium different from the summation recording medium among the summation recording medium and the plurality of recording media to be summed (for example, a card that has been summed and becomes invalid) The first game model corresponding to at least one of the above is determined by a method not using the first game model corresponding to the combined recording medium (for example, pattern 3 of card 1 and patterns 1 to 3 of card 2 in FIG. 33).

  According to such a configuration, as a determination method according to the summation, an initial game model corresponding to at least one of the summation recording medium and a plurality of recording media to be summed is different from the summation recording medium. It is determined whether it is the first game model by a method that is not the first game model corresponding to the medium. As a result, even when summing up, it is possible to make the total of information related to games appropriate.

(4) In the gaming system of (1) above,
The determination means determines, as the determination method according to the summation, a method in which the first gaming machine that has been played after the summation by the summation means is the first game model corresponding to the summed recording medium (for example, 33, pattern 1 of card 1 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, as a determination method according to the summation, whether the first game machine that has been played after the summation is the first game model corresponding to the summation recording medium, is the first game model? Is determined. As a result, even when summing up, it is possible to make the total of information related to games appropriate.

(5) In the gaming system according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The recording medium includes a member recording medium (for example, a membership card) and a non-member recording medium (for example, a visitor card),
When the member recording medium is included in a plurality of recording media to be added (for example, when the card 1 in FIG. 33 is a member card), the summing unit sets the member recording medium as the summing recording medium. .

  According to such a configuration, when a member recording medium is included in a plurality of recording media to be summed, the member recording medium is used as the summing recording medium. As a result, even when summing up, it is possible to make the total of information related to games appropriate.

(6) Provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 701, etc.) capable of performing a predetermined game, and can process a recording medium (for example, a membership card, a visitor card, etc.) Game devices (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750, etc., including not only a recording medium processing device including a function of lending game media but also a game device not including a function of lending game media); A gaming system including a management device (for example, a card management computer 500, a hall computer 540, a medal management computer 550, or a computer combining any two or three of them) capable of communicating with the gaming device ( For example, a gaming system)
Determining means (for example, FIG. 29) that determines whether or not the player is the first game model (for example, the first game model) first played in a predetermined counting period (for example, the period from the business start time to the business end time). Step S220, Step S320 of Fig. 36. A part or all of the determination means is included in either the management device or the gaming device).
Initial game model information indicating the type of the gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination means (for example, information specifying the type of the first game model itself may be used, or a series including the first game model) 29 (step S221 in FIG. 29, step S208 in FIG. 28, step S321 in FIG. 36, step S311 in FIG. 35), a part of the summing means or All included in either the management device or the gaming device.)
Dividing by dividing at least a part of at least one of the valuable value (for example, prepaid balance) and the number of game media (for example, the number of holding balls, the number of stored balls) corresponding to the dividing source recording medium (for example, card 1 in FIG. 34) A dividing means (for example, one of the dividing means) for associating a part of the obtained portion with a new division destination recording medium (for example, a card corresponding to at least one of the divided prepaid balance and the number of balls to be held, the number of accumulated balls. Card 2 in FIG. 34). 26 is executed by the medal lending machine 100. For example, the medal lending machine 100 executes the ball splitting process shown in Fig. 26, and the medal management computer 550 adds the information from the medal lending machine 100. The division results are managed on the basis of all the processing related to the division performed by the gaming machine such as the medal lending machine 100 and the medal management computer. The management device such Yuta 550 may not be executed.) And provided with,
The determination means, when divided by the dividing means, makes a determination by a determination method corresponding to the division (for example, see FIG. 34).

  According to such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the player is the first game model that the player first played in a predetermined counting period, and the first game model information indicating the type of the game machine determined to be the first game model is obtained. When a part of at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to the division source recording medium is divided and the divided part is associated with a new division destination recording medium and divided, the division is performed. It is determined whether it is the first game model by the determination method according to the game.

  For this reason, even if it is a case where it divides | segments, with the determination method according to division | segmentation, an initial game model is determined and the determined initial game model is totaled. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming system capable of properly summing up information regarding games even when division is performed.

(7) In the gaming system of (6) above,
The determination means, as a determination method according to the division, is a method in which the first game model corresponding to the division source recording medium is the first game model corresponding to the division source recording medium or the division destination recording medium. Determine (for example, pattern 1 of card 1 in FIG. 34).

  According to such a configuration, as a determination method according to the division, the first game model corresponding to the division source recording medium is the first game type corresponding to the division source recording medium or the division destination recording medium. It is determined whether it is a gaming machine. As a result, even when the division is performed, it is possible to properly aggregate information relating to the game.

(8) In the gaming system of (7) above,
The recording medium includes a member recording medium and a non-member recording medium,
When the division source recording medium is the member recording medium (for example, when the card 1 in FIG. 34 is a member card), the determination means uses the initial game corresponding to the division source recording medium as the determination method. A model is determined by a method of setting the first game model corresponding to the division source recording medium.

  According to such a configuration, when the division source recording medium is a member recording medium, as a determination method, a method in which the first game model corresponding to the division source recording medium is the first game model corresponding to the division source recording medium Thus, it is determined whether it is the first game model. As a result, even when the division is performed, it is possible to properly aggregate information relating to the game.

(9) In the gaming system of (6) above,
The determination means corresponds to the division source recording medium after the division of the first game model corresponding to the division source recording medium before being divided by the division means as a determination method according to the division. The determination is made by a method not using the first game model (for example, pattern 3 of card 1 and pattern 3 of card 2 in FIG. 34).

  According to such a configuration, as a determination method according to the division, the first game model corresponding to the division source recording medium before the division is not the first game type corresponding to the division source recording medium after the division. In the method, it is determined whether it is the first game machine type. As a result, even when the division is performed, it is possible to properly aggregate information relating to the game.

(10) In the gaming system of (6) above,
The determination means, as a determination method according to the division, each of the game machines that have been first played with respect to the division source recording medium or the division destination recording medium after being divided by the division means. Alternatively, the determination is made by the method of using the first game model corresponding to the division destination recording medium (for example, pattern 2 of card 1 and patterns 1 and 2 of card 2 in FIG. 34).

  According to such a configuration, as a determination method according to the division, the game machine that first played the divided source recording medium or the divided destination recording medium after the division is the divided source recording medium or the divided destination recording medium, respectively. Whether or not it is the first game model is determined by the method that is the first game model corresponding to. As a result, even when the division is performed, it is possible to properly aggregate information relating to the game.

(11) In the game system according to any one of (1) to (10) above,
The counting means totals the first game model information for each player (see, for example, step S221 in FIG. 29, step S208 in FIG. 28, and FIG. 30).

  According to such a configuration, the first game model information is aggregated for each player. For this reason, it is possible to tabulate what model the player played first. As a result, the model most desired by the player can be grasped.

(12) In the gaming system according to any one of (1) to (10) above,
The counting means totals the first game model information for each type of gaming machine (see, for example, step S321 in FIG. 36, step S311 in FIG. 35, and FIG. 31).

  According to such a configuration, the first game model information is aggregated for each type of gaming machine. Therefore, for each type of gaming machine, it can be counted whether the player is the model that the player has played first. As a result, for each type of gaming machine, the model most desired by the player can be grasped.

(13) In the game system according to any one of (1) to (12) above,
The determination means determines that the game machine is the first game model on the condition that the game is continued on the gaming machine for a predetermined initial game determination period (for example, 1 hour) (for example, step S220 in FIG. 29, In the determination in step S320 of FIG. 36, the gaming machine is determined to be the first game model on condition that the game has been continued for a predetermined initial game determination period.

  According to such a configuration, it is determined that the game machine is the first game model on condition that the game is continued on the gaming machine for a predetermined first game determination period. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the models that the player has played for a relatively short period of time from being counted as the first game model. As a result, it is possible to make the totaling of information about games more appropriate.

(14) In the game system according to any one of (1) to (13) above,
The determination means further determines whether or not the player has played for a long time game model (for example, a long time game model) for a predetermined long time determination period (for example, 2 hours) or more in the predetermined total period (for example, a long time game model). For example, step S222 in Fig. 29. Step S322 in Fig. 36).

  According to such a configuration, it is further determined whether or not the player has played a long-time gaming machine for a predetermined total period or longer than a predetermined long-time determination period. As a result, it is possible to grasp the model that the player is seeking more.

(15) In the gaming system according to any one of (1) to (14) above,
The management device manages information aggregated by the aggregation means of the gaming system of a plurality of game halls, and transmits the managed information to the game hall (for example, card management of a plurality of game shops) A management device that can communicate with the computer 500, the hall computer 540, the medal management computer 550, or a computer that is a combination of any two or three of these may manage the aggregated information).

  According to such a configuration, the management device manages the information aggregated by the aggregation means of the gaming system of a plurality of game halls, and transmits the managed information to the game hall. As a result, the player can grasp the desired model by referring to information on other game halls.

(16) A management device (for example, a card management computer 500, a hall computer 540, a medal management computer 550, or a computer combining any two or three of them) capable of communicating with a gaming device,
The gaming device is provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, and can process a recording medium,
Determination processing means for executing a process for determining whether or not the player is the first game model played first in a predetermined counting period (for example, all processes relating to determination are executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550) And may not be executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100, or may be partially executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100).
Aggregation processing means for executing a process for aggregating first game model information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination processing means (for example, all processes related to aggregation are medal management) It may be executed by a management device such as the computer 550 and may not be executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100, or may be partially executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100. .)When,
Summing processing means for executing processing for adding at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media to correspond to one summed recording medium (for example, all processing related to summing is a medal) It may be executed by a management device such as the management computer 550 and may not be executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100, or may be partially executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100. Good)
The determination by the determination processing means is performed by a determination method corresponding to the addition when the addition is performed by the addition processing means.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a management device capable of appropriately summing up information relating to games even when performing summation.

(17) A management device (for example, a card management computer 500, a hall computer 540, a medal management computer 550, or a computer combining any two or three of them) capable of communicating with a gaming device,
The gaming device is provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, and can process a recording medium,
Determination processing means for executing a process for determining whether or not the player is the first game model played first in a predetermined counting period (for example, all processes relating to determination are executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550) And may not be executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100, or may be partially executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100).
Aggregation processing means for executing a process for aggregating first game model information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination processing means (for example, all processes related to aggregation are medal management) It may be executed by a management device such as the computer 550 and may not be executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100, or may be partially executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100. )
The determination by the determination processing means is performed by summing at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media and associating it with one summed recording medium (for example, all processing related to summing is performed) The game is executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100 and is not executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550. This is done by the judgment method.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a management device capable of appropriately summing up information relating to games even when performing summation.

(18) A management device (for example, a card management computer 500, a hall computer 540, a medal management computer 550, or a computer combining any two or three of them) capable of communicating with a gaming device,
The gaming device is provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, and can process a recording medium,
Determination processing means for executing a process for determining whether or not the player is the first game model played first in a predetermined counting period (for example, all processes relating to determination are executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550) And may not be executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100, or may be partially executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100).
Aggregation processing means for executing a process for aggregating first game model information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination processing means (for example, all processes related to aggregation are medal management) It may be executed by a management device such as the computer 550 and may not be executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100, or may be partially executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100. .)When,
A processing unit for division (for example, executing processing for dividing at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to the division source recording medium and associating the divided part with a new division destination recording medium (for example, All the processes related to the division may be executed by the management device such as the medal management computer 550 and may not be executed by the gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100, or a part thereof may be performed by the gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100. And may be executed)
The determination by the determination processing unit is performed by a determination method according to the division when the division is performed by the division processing unit.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a management device capable of appropriately summing up information relating to games even when division is performed.

(19) A management device (for example, a card management computer 500, a hall computer 540, a medal management computer 550, or a computer combining any two or three of them) capable of communicating with a gaming device,
The gaming device is provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, and can process a recording medium,
Determination processing means for executing a process for determining whether or not the player is the first game model played first in a predetermined counting period (for example, all processes relating to determination are executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550) And may not be executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100, or may be partially executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100).
Aggregation processing means for executing a process for aggregating first game model information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination processing means (for example, all processes related to aggregation are medal management) It may be executed by a management device such as the computer 550 and may not be executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100, or may be partially executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100. .)
The determination processing means determines a division process (for example, dividing a part of at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to the division source recording medium and associating the divided part with a new division destination recording medium (for example, The division processing is executed by the gaming device that executes all the processes related to the division on the gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100 and not on the management device such as the medal management computer 550. In such a case, the determination is performed according to the division.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a management device capable of appropriately summing up information relating to games even when division is performed.

(20) A management device provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, capable of processing a recording medium, and renting a gaming medium based on a valuable value (for example, money, prepaid balance) A recording medium processing apparatus (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750, etc.) that can communicate with
Determination processing means for executing processing for determining whether or not the player is the first game model that the player first played in a predetermined counting period (for example, all processing related to determination is a recording medium processing device such as the medal lending machine 100) And may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550).
Aggregation processing means for executing the process for aggregating the first game model information indicating the type of the gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination processing means (for example, all processes relating to aggregation are lent medal) It may be executed by a recording medium processing apparatus such as the machine 100 and may not be executed by a management apparatus such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management apparatus such as the medal management computer 550. .)When,
Summing processing means for executing processing for adding at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media to correspond to one summed recording medium (for example, all processing related to summing is a medal) It may be executed by a recording medium processing device such as the lending machine 100 and may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550. Good)
The determination by the determination processing means is performed by a determination method corresponding to the addition when the addition is performed by the addition processing means.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a recording medium processing apparatus capable of appropriately summing up information relating to a game even when adding up.

(21) A management device provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, capable of processing a recording medium, and renting a gaming medium based on a valuable value (eg, money, prepaid balance) A recording medium processing apparatus (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750, etc.) that can communicate with
Summing processing means for executing processing for adding at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media to correspond to one summed recording medium (for example, all processing related to summing is a medal) It may be executed by a recording medium processing device such as the lending machine 100 and may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550. Good)
Judgment processing for determining whether the player is the first gaming machine played first in a predetermined counting period, and processing for counting first gaming machine type information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first gaming machine (for example, judgment) All the processes related to counting are executed by the management apparatus such as the medal management computer 550 and not executed by the recording medium processing apparatus such as the medal lending machine 100.) is executed by the management apparatus, and the determination process is performed. In the case of summation by the summation processing means, the determination is performed according to the summation.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a recording medium processing apparatus capable of appropriately summing up information relating to a game even when adding up.

(22) A management device provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, capable of processing a recording medium, and lending a gaming medium based on a valuable value (for example, money, prepaid balance) A recording medium processing apparatus (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750, etc.) that can communicate with
Determination processing means for executing processing for determining whether or not the player is the first game model that the player first played in a predetermined counting period (for example, all processing related to determination is a recording medium processing device such as the medal lending machine 100) And may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550).
Aggregation processing means for executing the process for aggregating the first game model information indicating the type of the gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination processing means (for example, all processes relating to aggregation are lent medal) It may be executed by a recording medium processing apparatus such as the machine 100 and may not be executed by a management apparatus such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management apparatus such as the medal management computer 550. .)When,
A processing unit for division (for example, executing processing for dividing at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to the division source recording medium and associating the divided part with a new division destination recording medium (for example, All the processes related to the division may be executed by the recording medium processing apparatus such as the medal lending machine 100 and may not be executed by the management apparatus such as the medal management computer 550, or a part thereof may be executed by the management apparatus such as the medal management computer 550. And may be executed)
The determination by the determination processing unit is performed by a determination method according to the division when the division is performed by the division processing unit.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a recording medium processing apparatus capable of appropriately summing up information relating to a game even when division is performed.

(23) A management device provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, capable of processing a recording medium, and renting a gaming medium based on a valuable value (for example, money, prepaid balance) A recording medium processing apparatus (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750, etc.) that can communicate with
A processing unit for division (for example, executing processing for dividing at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to the division source recording medium and associating the divided part with a new division destination recording medium (for example, All the processes related to the division may be executed by the recording medium processing apparatus such as the medal lending machine 100 and may not be executed by the management apparatus such as the medal management computer 550, or a part thereof may be executed by the management apparatus such as the medal management computer 550. Which may be executed)
Judgment processing for determining whether the player is the first gaming machine played first in a predetermined counting period, and processing for counting first gaming machine type information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first gaming machine (for example, judgment) All the processes related to counting are executed by the management apparatus such as the medal management computer 550 and not executed by the recording medium processing apparatus such as the medal lending machine 100.) is executed by the management apparatus, and the determination process is performed. When division is performed by the division processing unit, the determination is performed according to the division.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a recording medium processing apparatus capable of appropriately summing up information relating to a game even when division is performed.

(24) A gaming device (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750, etc.) provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game and capable of processing a recording medium and communicating with a management device. Including not only a recording medium processing device including a function of lending game media but also a device not including a function of lending game media.)
Determination processing means for executing processing for determining whether or not the player is the first game model played first in a predetermined counting period (for example, all processing relating to determination is performed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100). And may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550).
Aggregation processing means for executing the process for aggregating the first game model information indicating the type of the gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination processing means (for example, all processes relating to aggregation are lent medal) It may be executed by a gaming device such as the machine 100 and may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550. )When,
A processing means for summing that executes processing for summing up the number of game media corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media to correspond to one summed recording medium (for example, a game such as the medal lending machine 100 is all processing related to summing) And may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550).
The determination by the determination processing means is performed by a determination method corresponding to the addition when the addition is performed by the addition processing means.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus capable of appropriately summing up information relating to a game even when adding up.

(25) A gaming device (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750, etc.) provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, capable of processing a recording medium, and capable of communicating with a management device. Including not only a recording medium processing device including a function of lending game media but also a device not including a function of lending game media.)
A processing means for summing that executes processing for summing up the number of game media corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media to correspond to one summed recording medium (for example, all the processing related to summing is a game such as the medal lending machine 100) And may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550).
Judgment processing for determining whether the player is the first gaming machine played first in a predetermined counting period, and processing for counting first gaming machine type information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first gaming machine (for example, judgment) , All processing related to the aggregation is executed by the management device such as the medal management computer 550 and is not executed by the gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100.) is executed by the management device. When the sum is added by the summing processing means, the determination is performed according to the summation.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus capable of appropriately summing up information relating to a game even when adding up.

(26) A gaming device provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, capable of processing a recording medium, and capable of communicating with a management device (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750, etc.) Including not only a recording medium processing device including a function of lending game media but also a device not including a function of lending game media.)
Determination processing means for executing processing for determining whether or not the player is the first game model played first in a predetermined counting period (for example, all processing relating to determination is performed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100). And may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550).
Aggregation processing means for executing the process for aggregating the first game model information indicating the type of the gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination processing means (for example, all processes relating to aggregation are lent medal) It may be executed by a gaming device such as the machine 100 and may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550. )When,
A division processing unit that executes a process for dividing a part of the number of game media corresponding to the division source recording medium and associating the divided part with a new division destination recording medium (for example, all processes related to division are performed). It may be executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100 and may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or may be partially executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550. Good)
The determination by the determination processing unit is performed by a determination method according to the division when the division is performed by the division processing unit.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus capable of appropriately summing up information relating to a game even when division is performed.

(27) A gaming device provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, capable of processing a recording medium, and capable of communicating with a management device (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750, etc.) Including not only a recording medium processing device including a function of lending game media but also a device not including a function of lending game media.)
A division processing unit (for example, a process related to the division of media, which divides a part of the number of game media corresponding to the division source recording medium and executes a process for associating the divided part with a new division destination recording medium. All may be executed by a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100 and may not be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550, or a part may be executed by a management device such as the medal management computer 550. May also be)
Judgment processing for determining whether the player is the first gaming machine played first in a predetermined counting period, and processing for counting first gaming machine type information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first gaming machine (for example, judgment) , All processing related to the aggregation is executed by the management device such as the medal management computer 550 and is not executed by the gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100.) is executed by the management device. When division is performed by the division processing unit, the determination is performed according to the division.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus capable of appropriately summing up information relating to a game even when division is performed.

(1-1) Provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 701) capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium (for example, medal M, pachinko ball), (For example, banknotes), rent game media, and based on receiving a return operation (for example, operation of return buttons 114 and 752), it is used for renting game media out of the accepted money. Remaining amount specifying information (for example, card ID or member ID or prepaid remaining amount data) capable of specifying a remaining amount (for example, prepaid balance), and a counting device (for example, counting device 190, each counter 705) capable of counting game media ) Count identification information (for example, member ID, card) that can identify the number of counted game media (for example, the number of medals, the number of balls) ID) and a gaming device (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750) capable of discharging a recording medium (for example, membership card, visitor card),
Storage means for storing the number of counted game media and the remaining amount (for example, the card table of FIG. 4A stored in the RAM 181b of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100. The RAM 181b of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100) )When,
Updating means (for example, the counting process in FIG. 17 executed in step Sb25 in FIG. 11) for updating the number of the counting game media stored in the storage means based on the count in the counting device;
In a state where there is the remaining amount and the number of game media to be counted, a predetermined operation (for example, a deposit remaining amount withdrawal operation) is accepted (for example, YES is determined in step Sg1 of the touch panel operation process in FIG. 22), and the remaining amount withdrawal in FIG. Based on the determination in step Sh7 of the process), the remaining amount stored in the storage unit is deleted and the remaining amount is specified while the number of counted game media is stored in the storage unit Residual amount discharge control processing for controlling the discharge of a remaining amount recording medium that can identify the remaining amount specifying information that can be specified (for example, a card corresponding to a deposit amount, a membership card when accepting a membership card, a visitor card when not accepting a membership card) The remaining amount discharge control means to be executed (for example, step Sh12, step S12 of the remaining amount extraction process in FIG. 23 executed in step Sg11 in FIG. 22). -Up Sh13, step Sh15, step Sh17) and equipped with a,
The updating means can update the number of game media stored in the storage means even when the remaining amount recording medium is discharged by the remaining amount discharge control means (for example, the remaining amount takeout in FIG. 23). After the card corresponding to the deposit remaining amount is discharged in step Sh15 of the process, the number of possessed balls at that time is reflected in the visitor card in step Sh18, and thereafter the number of possessed balls can be updated).

  According to such a configuration, the number of counted game media and the remaining amount are stored, and based on the count in the counting device, the stored number of counted game media is updated. Based on the receipt of the predetermined operation, the stored remaining amount is deleted while the number of counted game media is stored, and the remaining amount recording medium that can specify the remaining amount specifying information that can specify the remaining amount is discharged. Even when the remaining amount discharge control process for controlling the remaining amount is executed and the remaining amount recording medium is discharged, the stored number of counted game media can be updated.

  For this reason, by performing a predetermined operation, only the remaining amount is discharged to the outside of the gaming device while the number of counted gaming media remains in the gaming device. As a result, when there are counted game media, it is possible to prevent the ball lending using the remaining amount of the accepted money that is not used for game media lending from being erroneously performed. A device can be provided.

(1-2) Provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 701) capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium (for example, medal M, pachinko ball), (For example, banknotes), rent game media, and based on receiving a return operation (for example, operation of return buttons 114 and 752), it is used for renting game media out of the accepted money. No remaining balance (for example, prepaid balance) and the number of gaming media counted by a counting device (for example, counting device 190, each counter 705) capable of counting game media (for example, the number of medals, the number of possessions) Recording information (for example, member card, visitor card, etc.) that can specify specific information (for example, card ID or member ID or prepaid balance data) A gaming device (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750),
Storage means for storing the number of counted game media and the remaining amount (for example, the card table of FIG. 4A stored in the RAM 181b of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100. The RAM 181b of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100) )When,
Updating means (for example, the counting process in FIG. 17 executed in step Sb25 in FIG. 11) for updating the number of the counting game media stored in the storage means based on the count in the counting device;
In a state where the remaining amount and the number of game media are present, a predetermined operation (for example, an operation for taking out the remaining amount of money, specifically, an operation of the “remaining amount withdrawal” button on the menu screen of FIG. 21 + an operation of the return button 114) is accepted. (For example, YES is determined in step Sg1 of the touch panel operation process of FIG. 22 and YES is determined in step Sh7 of the remaining amount extraction process of FIG. 23), the count game medium number is stored in the storage means. The remaining amount stored in the storage means is deleted, and the remaining amount recording medium that can identify the specific information that can identify the remaining amount (for example, when a deposit remaining amount corresponding card or member card is received) The remaining amount discharge control means for executing the remaining amount discharge control process for controlling the discharge of the membership card and the visitor card when not accepted (for example, Step Sh12 the balance extraction processing of FIG. 23 which is performed in step Sg11 in FIG. 22, step SH 13, step SH15, step Sh17) and provided with,
The updating means can update the number of game media stored in the storage means even when the remaining amount recording medium is discharged by the remaining amount discharge control means (for example, the remaining amount takeout in FIG. 23). After the card corresponding to the deposit remaining amount is discharged in step Sh15 of the process, the number of possessed balls at that time is reflected in the visitor card in step Sh18, and thereafter the number of possessed balls can be updated).

  According to such a configuration, the number of counted game media and the remaining amount are stored, and based on the count in the counting device, the stored number of counted game media is updated. Based on the receipt of the predetermined operation, the stored remaining amount is deleted while the number of counted game media is stored, and the remaining amount recording medium that can specify the specific information that can specify the remaining amount is discharged. Even when the remaining amount discharge control process for controlling is executed and the remaining amount recording medium is discharged, the stored number of counted game media can be updated.

  For this reason, by performing a predetermined operation, only the remaining amount is discharged to the outside of the gaming device while the number of counted gaming media remains in the gaming device. As a result, when there are counted game media, it is possible to prevent the ball lending using the remaining amount of the accepted money that is not used for game media lending from being erroneously performed. A device can be provided.

(2-1) Provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 701) capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium (for example, medal M, pachinko ball), and money (For example, banknotes), rent game media, and based on receiving a return operation (for example, operation of return buttons 114 and 752), it is used for renting game media out of the accepted money. Remaining amount specifying information (for example, card ID or member ID or prepaid remaining amount data) capable of specifying a remaining amount (for example, prepaid balance), and a counting device (for example, counting device 190, each counter 705) capable of counting game media ) Count identification information (for example, member ID, card) that can identify the number of counted game media (for example, the number of medals, the number of balls) ID) and a gaming device (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750) capable of discharging a recording medium (for example, membership card, visitor card),
Storage means for storing the number of counted game media and the remaining amount (for example, the card table of FIG. 4A stored in the RAM 181b of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100. The RAM 181b of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100) )When,
Updating means (for example, the counting process in FIG. 17 executed in step Sb25 in FIG. 11) for updating the number of the counting game media stored in the storage means based on the count in the counting device;
In a state where there is the remaining amount and the number of game media to be counted, a predetermined operation (for example, a deposit remaining amount withdrawal operation) is accepted (for example, YES is determined in step Sg1 of the touch panel operation process in FIG. 22), and the remaining amount withdrawal in FIG. Based on the determination in step Sh7 of the process), the remaining amount stored in the storage unit is deleted and the remaining amount is specified while the number of counted game media is stored in the storage unit Residual amount discharge control processing for controlling the discharge of a remaining amount recording medium that can identify the remaining amount specifying information that can be specified (for example, a card corresponding to a deposit amount, a membership card when accepting a membership card, a visitor card when not accepting a membership card) The remaining amount discharge control means to be executed (for example, step Sh12, step S12 of the remaining amount extraction process in FIG. 23 executed in step Sg11 in FIG. 22). -Up Sh13, step Sh15, a step Sh17),
When the remaining amount recording medium is received, the remaining amount specifying information that can specify the remaining amount stored in the storage unit and the count specifying information that can specify the number of counting game media stored in the storing unit Change means (for example, step Sj16 of post-card insertion processing of FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 of FIG. 22) for changing to a state that can be specified by the remaining amount recording medium,
The updating means can update the number of game media stored in the storage means even when the remaining amount recording medium is discharged by the remaining amount discharge control means (for example, the remaining amount takeout in FIG. 23). After the card corresponding to the deposit remaining amount is discharged in step Sh15 of the process, the number of possessed balls at that time is reflected in the visitor card in step Sh18, and thereafter the number of possessed balls can be updated).

  According to such a configuration, the number of counted game media and the remaining amount are stored, and based on the count in the counting device, the stored number of counted game media is updated. Based on the receipt of the predetermined operation, the stored remaining amount is deleted while the number of counted game media is stored, and the remaining amount recording medium that can specify the remaining amount specifying information that can specify the remaining amount is discharged. When the remaining amount discharge control process for controlling the remaining amount is executed and the remaining amount recording medium is received, the remaining amount specifying information capable of specifying the stored remaining amount and the counting specifying information capable of specifying the number of the stored counting game media are provided. Even if the remaining amount recording medium is changed to a state that can be specified and the remaining amount recording medium is discharged, the number of stored counting game media can be updated.

  For this reason, by performing a predetermined operation, only the remaining amount is discharged to the outside of the gaming device while the number of counted gaming media remains in the gaming device. Further, when the remaining amount recording medium is received by the gaming device, the remaining amount specifying information capable of specifying the remaining amount stored in the gaming device and the counting specifying information capable of specifying the number of counting gaming media include the remaining amount recording medium. Therefore, the remaining amount and the number of counted game media existing in the gaming apparatus are collected in the remaining amount recording medium. As a result, when there are counted game media, it is possible to prevent the ball lending using the remaining amount that has not been used for the game media lending out of the accepted money from being mistakenly performed. At the same time, it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus capable of preventing inconvenience in a situation where the lending using the remaining amount is not mistakenly performed.

(2-2) Provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 701) capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium (for example, medal M, pachinko ball), (For example, banknotes), rent game media, and based on receiving a return operation (for example, operation of return buttons 114 and 752), it is used for renting game media out of the accepted money. No remaining balance (for example, prepaid balance) and the number of gaming media counted by a counting device (for example, counting device 190, each counter 705) capable of counting game media (for example, the number of medals, the number of possessions) Recording information (for example, membership card, visitor card) A gaming device (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750),
Storage means for storing the number of counted game media and the remaining amount (for example, the card table of FIG. 4A stored in the RAM 181b of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100. The RAM 181b of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100) )When,
Updating means (for example, the counting process in FIG. 17 executed in step Sb25 in FIG. 11) for updating the number of the counting game media stored in the storage means based on the count in the counting device;
In a state where the remaining amount and the number of game media are present, a predetermined operation (for example, an operation for taking out the remaining amount of money, specifically, an operation of the “remaining amount withdrawal” button on the menu screen of FIG. 21 + an operation of the return button 114) is accepted. (For example, YES is determined in step Sg1 of the touch panel operation process of FIG. 22 and YES is determined in step Sh7 of the remaining amount extraction process of FIG. 23), the count game medium number is stored in the storage means. The remaining amount stored in the storage means is deleted, and the remaining amount recording medium that can identify the specific information that can identify the remaining amount (for example, when a deposit remaining amount corresponding card or member card is received) The remaining amount discharge control means for executing the remaining amount discharge control process for controlling the discharge of the membership card and the visitor card when not accepted (for example, Step Sh12 the balance extraction processing of FIG. 23 which is performed in step Sg11 in FIG. 22, step SH 13, step SH15, step Sh17) and provided with,
When the remaining amount recording medium is received, the specific information that can specify the remaining amount stored in the storage unit and the number of counted game media stored in the storage unit is in a state that can be specified by the remaining amount recording medium. Change means (for example, step Sj16 of post-card insertion processing of FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 of FIG. 22),
The updating means can update the number of game media stored in the storage means even when the remaining amount recording medium is discharged by the remaining amount discharge control means (for example, the remaining amount takeout in FIG. 23). After the card corresponding to the deposit remaining amount is discharged in step Sh15 of the process, the number of possessed balls at that time is reflected in the visitor card in step Sh18, and thereafter the number of possessed balls can be updated).

  According to such a configuration, the number of counted game media and the remaining amount are stored, and based on the count in the counting device, the stored number of counted game media is updated. Based on the receipt of the predetermined operation, the stored remaining amount is deleted while the number of counted game media is stored, and the remaining amount recording medium that can specify the specific information that can specify the remaining amount is discharged. When the remaining amount discharge control process for control is executed and the remaining amount recording medium is accepted, the state in which the specific information that can specify the stored remaining amount and the stored number of game media can be specified on the remaining amount recording medium Even when the remaining amount recording medium is discharged, the number of stored counting game media can be updated.

  For this reason, by performing a predetermined operation, only the remaining amount is discharged to the outside of the gaming device while the number of counted gaming media remains in the gaming device. In addition, when the remaining amount recording medium is received by the gaming device, the specific information that can specify the remaining amount and the number of counted gaming media stored in the gaming device is changed to a state that can be specified by the remaining amount recording medium. Therefore, the remaining amount and the number of counted game media existing in the gaming apparatus are collected in the remaining amount recording medium. As a result, when there are counted game media, it is possible to prevent the ball lending using the remaining amount that has not been used for the game media lending out of the accepted money from being mistakenly performed. At the same time, it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus capable of preventing inconvenience in a situation where the lending using the remaining amount is not mistakenly performed.

(2-3) In the gaming apparatus according to any one of (1-1), (1-2), (2-1) and (2-2),
In the state where there is the remaining amount and the number of counted game media, disabling means (for example, FIG. 22) that disables the gaming media lending process based on the remaining amount specifying information based on the acceptance of the predetermined operation. Step Sh17 of the remaining amount withdrawal process of Fig. 23 executed in step Sg11 of the deposit amount. Is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the gaming medium lending process based on the remaining amount specifying information is disabled based on the fact that the predetermined operation is accepted in a state where the remaining amount and the number of game media are present. For this reason, it is possible to reliably prevent the ball lending using the remaining amount from being erroneously performed.

(2-4) In the gaming apparatus according to any one of (1-1), (1-2) and (2-1) to (2-3),
First receiving means for receiving from the gaming machine a lending preparation signal (for example, a PRDY signal) indicating that the gaming machine can be lent by the gaming machine;
A lending request signal (for example, a high level of the BRDY signal) indicating that a lending operation (for example, operation of the medal lending button 116 of the medal lending machine 100, operation of the ball lending button 751 of the pachinko gaming machine 701) has been received is described above. First transmission means for transmitting to the machine;
Second transmission means for transmitting a lending command signal (for example, a high level of a BRQ signal) for instructing lending of game media to the gaming machine after transmitting the lending request signal;
Second receiving means for receiving a lending possible signal (for example, a high level of the EXS signal) transmitted from the gaming machine in response to the lending request signal and the lending command signal and indicating that the gaming medium can be lended;
A third transmission means for transmitting a loan confirmation signal (for example, a low level of the BRQ signal) indicating confirmation of reception of the loanable signal to the gaming machine;
In response to the lending confirmation signal, the gaming machine lends game media and receives a lending completion signal (for example, a low level of the EXS signal) that is transmitted when completed and indicates completion of lending of the game media. Receiving means;
And a fourth transmission means for transmitting a loan request end signal indicating the end of the loan request (for example, a low level of the BRDY signal) to the gaming machine.

  According to such a configuration, a lending preparation signal indicating that the gaming machine can be lent by the gaming machine is received from the gaming machine, and a lending request signal indicating that the lending operation has been received is transmitted to the gaming machine, After sending the loan request signal, a lending command signal for instructing the lending of the game medium is sent to the gaming machine, and a lending possible signal indicating that the gaming medium can be lent by being sent from the gaming machine in response to the lending request signal and the lending command signal Is received, a loan confirmation signal indicating confirmation of reception of the loanable signal is transmitted to the gaming machine, and the gaming machine is lent out in accordance with the loan confirmation signal and transmitted when the gaming medium is completed. A loan completion signal indicating the completion of the loan request is received, and a loan request end signal indicating the end of the loan request is transmitted to the gaming machine. For this reason, it is possible to reliably execute the lending of game media.

(2-5) In the gaming apparatus according to any one of (1-1), (1-2) and (2-1) to (2-4),
The remaining amount discharge control means performs an operation for designating the remaining amount (for example, an operation for inputting the number of game media that can be specified by the remaining amount recording medium to be discharged, specifically, counting the number of game media or the remaining amount). The predetermined operation (for example, an operation for taking out the remaining amount of payment, for example, an operation of the “remaining amount withdrawal” button on the menu screen in FIG. 21) different from the designated operation + multiple operations for designating the quantity to be divided + The operation of the return button 114. As described above, the predetermined operation is different from the operation for division in that it is not necessary to specify the quantity and the operation procedure is small. The remaining amount discharge control process is executed based on the reception of the “remaining amount extraction” button + return button 114 two times operation instead of two operations.

  When dividing the number of counted game media or the remaining amount, it is necessary to perform an operation of designating the quantity to be divided in addition to an operation of instructing the division. According to such a configuration, the remaining amount discharge control process is executed based on the fact that a predetermined operation different from the operation for designating the remaining amount is accepted. For this reason, the remaining amount can be discharged with only one predetermined operation while the number of counted game media remains. As a result, when the remaining amount is discharged while keeping the number of counted game media, it is possible to perform a simple operation without requiring a complicated operation of specifying the quantity.

(2-6) In the gaming device according to any one of (1-1), (1-2) and (2-1) to (2-5),
The remaining amount discharge control means, as the predetermined operation, includes a first operation (for example, operation of the “remaining amount withdrawal” button of the liquid crystal display 123 and the touch panel 124) and a second operation after the first operation (for example, medal lending) The remaining amount discharge control process is executed based on the reception of the return buttons 114 and 752 of the machine 100 or the pachinko gaming machine 701),
A loan operation invalidating unit that invalidates the loan operation after the first operation is performed is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the remaining amount discharge control process is executed based on the acceptance of the first operation and the second operation after the first operation as the predetermined operation, and the first operation is performed. Any subsequent lending operations are invalidated. For this reason, even if the loan operation is mistakenly performed when performing the second operation, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being loaned. As a result, it is possible to prevent the remaining amount from being used in the middle of an operation for discharging a recording medium whose remaining amount can be specified.

(2-7) In the gaming apparatus according to any one of (1-1), (1-2) and (2-1) to (2-6),
After the remaining amount discharge control process is executed by the remaining amount discharge control means, when the number of counted game media runs out, a remaining amount notification control process for controlling notification of the presence of the remaining amount recording medium (for example, for the game The remaining amount notification control means (for example, the replay process in FIG. 16 executed in step Sb24 in FIG. 11) may be notified by the device or may be notified by an external device such as the calling lamp 200. Step Sp4) is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, after the remaining amount discharge control process is executed, when the number of counted game media runs out, the remaining amount notification control process for controlling the notification of the presence of the remaining amount recording medium is executed. In such a case, since it takes time for the game media of the counted number of game media to be used in the game, there is a high possibility that the player forgets the existence of the remaining amount recording medium that has been discharged first. For this reason, it is possible for the player to re-recognize the presence of the remaining recording medium by such notification.

(2-8) In the gaming apparatus according to any one of (1-1), (1-2) and (2-1) to (2-7),
The number of counted game media can be specified based on the receipt of the return operation in the state in which the remaining amount discharge control process is executed and the number of the counted game media stored in the storage means is present. Count discharge control means (for example, FIG. 11) that executes a count discharge control process for controlling discharge of a count recording medium (for example, a medal compatible card, specifically a visitor card) that can specify the count specifying information. 14 of the return process of FIG. 14 executed in step Sb23 of step Sb23),
When the count discharge control process is executed by the count discharge control means, a count notification control process for controlling the notification of the presence of the remaining amount recording medium (for example, the game device may notify the Count notification control means (for example, step Sm14 of the return process of FIG. 14 executed in step Sb23 of FIG. 11) for executing notification by an external device such as the call lamp 200 is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the number of counted game media is specified based on the fact that the return operation is accepted in a state where the remaining amount discharge control process is executed and there is a stored number of counted game media. The count discharge control process for controlling the discharge of the count recording medium capable of specifying the possible count specifying information is executed, and when the count discharge control process is executed, the notification of the presence of the remaining amount recording medium is controlled. A count notification control process is executed.

  In such a case, after the remaining amount recording medium is discharged, it takes time until the game is stopped and the counting recording medium for which the number of counting gaming media can be specified is discharged. The possibility of forgetting the existence of the recorded remaining amount recording medium increases. For this reason, it is possible for the player to re-recognize the presence of the remaining recording medium by such notification.

(2-9) In the gaming apparatus of (2-7) or (2-8) above,
The remaining amount notification control means or the count notification control means controls notification on the external display device (for example, the call lamp 200) (for example, step Sp4 of the replay process of FIG. 16 executed in step Sb24 of FIG. 11). , Step Sm14 of the return process of FIG. 14 executed in step Sb23 of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when the notification of the presence of the remaining amount recording medium is controlled, the notification on the external display device is controlled. As a result, the presence of the remaining amount recording medium can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

(2-10) In the gaming apparatus according to any one of (1-1), (1-2) and (2-1) to (2-9),
Accepted in a state from when the remaining amount discharge control process is executed by the remaining amount discharge control means to when the counted discharge control process is executed by the counted discharge control means (for example, when the remaining amount discharge flag is on). Money return control processing for controlling the return of money (for example, it may be discharged from the gaming device, or may be discharged from an external device such as a banknote identification device attached to the gaming device) ) Is further provided (for example, step Sk4 of the issue / payment process of FIG. 13 executed in step Sb22 of FIG. 11).

  According to such a configuration, the money return control process for controlling the return of the accepted money is executed in a state from when the remaining amount discharge control process is executed to when the counting discharge control process is executed. For this reason, the accepted money can be returned in a state where the player has a recording medium that can specify the remaining amount. As a result, unnecessary deposits can be prevented.

(2-11) In the gaming apparatus according to any one of (1-1), (1-2) and (2-1) to (2-9),
Accepted in a state from when the remaining amount discharge control process is executed by the remaining amount discharge control means to when the counted discharge control process is executed by the counted discharge control means (for example, when the remaining amount discharge flag is on). Control for returning the money once (for example, it may be discharged by the gaming device or may be discharged by an external device such as a banknote identification device externally attached to the gaming device), Control for notifying the existence of the remaining amount recording medium (for example, notification may be made by the gaming device or by an external device such as the call lamp 200), and again, When there is a deposit, control for accepting money (for example, it may be accepted by the gaming device, or may be accepted by an external device such as a banknote identification device attached to the gaming device). 11 in step Sb4 in FIG. 11 in the state from when the deposit-amount-corresponding card is discharged to when the held medal-corresponding card is executed. 13, the control for notifying the presence of the deposit remaining amount corresponding card in step Sk2 in FIG. 13, the control for confirming the player's intention to deposit money in steps Sk2 and Sk3 in FIG. If it is confirmed that there is a control for accepting money in step Sk5 in FIG. 13 and if it is confirmed that there is no intention, control for returning the money deposited in step Sk4 in FIG. 13 is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as in this configuration, the card for holding medals is executed after the card corresponding to the deposit amount is discharged. , Control for returning the accepted money once as in step Sk4 in FIG. 13, control for notifying the presence of a deposit remaining amount corresponding card as in step Sk2 in FIG. 13, and When money is again deposited, control for accepting money may be executed as in step Sk5 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, in the state from the execution of the remaining amount discharge control process to the execution of the counting discharge control process, the control for returning the accepted money once and the presence of the remaining amount recording medium are performed. Control for notifying and control for accepting money are executed when money is deposited again. For this reason, in a state where the player has a recording medium whose remaining amount can be specified, it is possible to make it difficult to accept money deposit while notifying the player of the existence of a recording medium whose remaining amount can be specified. . As a result, unnecessary deposits can be prevented.

(2-12) In the gaming apparatus of any one of (1-1) to (1-9) and (2-1) to (2-9),
Deposit of money in a state from when the remaining amount discharge control process is executed by the remaining amount discharge control means to when the counted discharge control process is executed by the counted discharge control means (for example, when the remaining amount discharge flag is on) If there is, control for notifying the presence of the remaining amount recording medium (for example, step Sk2 in FIG. 13, it may be notified by the gaming device, or by an external device such as the calling lamp 200). Control for confirming the player's intention to deposit money (for example, steps Sk2 and Sk3 in FIG. 13), and control for accepting money when the intention is confirmed (for example, Step Sk5 in Fig. 13. It may be received by the gaming device or may be received by an external device such as a banknote identification device externally attached to the gaming device. And when it is confirmed that there is no intention, the control for returning the deposited money (for example, step Sk4 in FIG. 13 may be discharged by the gaming device or externally attached to the gaming device. Money acceptance control means (for example, steps Sk2 to Sk5 of the issuance / payment processing of FIG. 13 executed in step Sb22 of FIG. 11) for executing an external device such as a banknote recognition device) Further prepare.

  According to such a configuration, in the state from when the remaining amount discharge control process is executed until the count discharge control process is executed, when there is a deposit of money, the control for notifying the presence of the remaining amount recording medium, Control for confirming the player's willingness to deposit money, control for accepting money when it is confirmed, and for returning the deposited money when it is confirmed that there is no intention The control is executed. For this reason, in a state where the player has a recording medium whose remaining amount can be specified, it is possible to make it difficult to accept money deposit while notifying the player of the existence of a recording medium whose remaining amount can be specified. . As a result, unnecessary deposits can be prevented.

(2-13) The gaming device according to any one of (1-1) to (1-12) and (2-1) to (2-12), and the count specified by the count specifying information A game system (for example, a game system) including an article exchange processing device (for example, a prize exchange POS 570) for executing a process for exchanging the number of game media indicated by the number of game media.
The article exchange processing device includes:
When the counting recording medium is received, a remaining amount presence notification control means for executing a remaining amount presence notification control process for controlling notification of the presence of the remaining amount recording medium (for example, a prize exchange POS 570 indicating that there is a deposit remaining amount correspondence card) Display on the display unit, and audio output).

  According to such a configuration, the gaming system includes the article exchange processing apparatus in addition to the gaming apparatus, and when the count recording medium is received by the article exchange processing apparatus, the presence of the remaining recording medium is notified. A remaining amount presence notification control process for control is executed. In many cases, time elapses after the remaining amount recording medium is discharged and before the counting recording medium is discharged. For this reason, when the game medium is exchanged for an article, it is possible to alert the player to settle the remaining amount specified by the remaining amount recording medium. As a result, forgetting to settle the remaining amount can be prevented.

(2-14) The gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-12) and (2-1) to (2-12) above, and the remaining amount specified by the remaining amount specifying information A gaming system (for example, a gaming system) including a settlement apparatus (for example, a settlement apparatus 580) that executes a process for settlement;
The settlement apparatus is
When the remaining amount recording medium is received, a count presence notification control process for controlling the notification of the presence of the count recording medium (for example, the management computer 500, 550 confirms that there is a count recording field and notifies Or a count presence notification control means that executes a notification regardless of the presence or absence of a count recording medium (for example, display on the display unit of the settlement device 580 that there is a card for possession medal), and Voice output).

  According to such a configuration, the gaming system includes a settlement apparatus in addition to the gaming apparatus, and controls the notification of the presence of the counting recording medium when the balance recording medium is received by the settlement apparatus. The count presence notification control process is executed. There are cases where two recording media, the remaining amount recording medium and the counting recording medium, are discharged. For this reason, when the remaining amount specified by the remaining recording medium is settled, the player can be urged to exchange the number of gaming media specified by the counting recording medium for prizes. As a result, forgetting to exchange prizes can be prevented.

(3-1) Provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 701) capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium (for example, medal M, pachinko ball), and money (For example, banknotes), lent game media, and based on having received a return operation (for example, operation of return buttons 114 and 752), it is used for renting game media out of the accepted money. Remaining amount specifying information (for example, card ID or member ID or prepaid remaining amount data) capable of specifying a remaining amount (for example, prepaid remaining amount) and a counting device (for example, counting device 190, each counter 705) ) Count identification information (for example, member ID, card) that can identify the number of counted game media (for example, the number of medals, the number of balls) A gaming device (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750) capable of discharging a recording medium (for example, a membership card or a visitor card) that can specify the ID, number of medals, number of balls itself)
When the second recording medium is received in a state where the first recording medium is received, the first recording medium is invalidated and the remaining amount or the count that can be specified by the first recording medium Summing means (for example, step Sj16 in FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 in FIG. 22) for adding the number of game media to the remaining amount that can be specified in the second recording medium or the number of counted game media;
Setting of functions (for example, a card lock function, a stolen card restriction function, a small amount lending function) for the first recording medium (for example, setting of function validity / invalidity, setting of a personal identification number) when being added by the adding means Is associated with the second recording medium by setting the function for the first recording medium stored in the management device or the gaming device, for example, in step Sg12 of FIG. Step Sj20) of FIG. 24 to be executed.

  According to such a configuration, when the second recording medium is received in the state where the first recording medium is received, the first recording medium is invalidated and the first recording medium is When the remaining amount or the number of counting game media that can be specified is added to the remaining amount or the number of counting game media that can be specified by the second recording medium, the setting of the function for the first recording medium is Taken over to the recording medium.

  For this reason, even when the first recording medium is integrated with the second recording medium, the function setting for the first recording medium is inherited by the second recording medium. As a result, even when a plurality of recording media are integrated, it is not necessary to set functions again, and a convenient gaming device can be provided.

(3-2) provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 701) capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium (for example, medal M, pachinko ball), (For example, banknotes), rent game media, and based on receiving a return operation (for example, operation of return buttons 114 and 752), it is used for renting game media out of the accepted money. Remaining amount specifying information (for example, card ID or member ID or prepaid remaining amount data) capable of specifying a remaining amount (for example, prepaid balance), and a counting device (for example, counting device 190, each counter 705) capable of counting game media ) Count identification information (for example, member ID, card) that can identify the number of counted game media (for example, number of medals, number of balls) A gaming device (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750) capable of discharging a recording medium (for example, a membership card or a visitor card) that can specify the ID, number of medals, number of balls itself)
When the second recording medium is received in a state where the first recording medium is received, the first recording medium is invalidated and the remaining amount or the count that can be specified by the first recording medium Summing means (for example, step Sj16 in FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 in FIG. 22) for adding the number of game media to the remaining amount that can be specified in the second recording medium or the number of counted game media;
When added by the adding means, a process (for example, a jackpot signal or the like) is received from a process in which a function (for example, a history totaling function or a ball payout function) for the first recording medium is executed. Then, a history totaling process for totaling game histories such as the number of jackpots, a possession medal, a possession ball, a saving medal, and a possession ball payout process for returning the accumulated ball in accordance with the operation of the replay buttons 121 and 7554), Takeover means for taking over for the recording medium (for example, the processing of the function for the first recording medium executed in the gaming apparatus is also executed for the second recording medium. Specifically, the takeover is performed. The history collection process is continued even if the card has been added.If the total is performed in the middle of the ball payout process, the ball payout process is continued even after the addition, and from the total number of possessed medals and balls Decrease It is the. Comprising the step SJ20) and FIG. 24 which is performed in step Sg12 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when the second recording medium is received in the state where the first recording medium is received, the first recording medium is invalidated and the first recording medium is When the remaining balance or the number of countable game media that can be specified is added up to the number of remaining balance or the countable game media that can be specified on the second recording medium, and the sum is added, the process for which the function for the first recording medium is being executed , Succeeded to the second recording medium.

  For this reason, even when the first recording medium is integrated into the second recording medium, the process in which the function for the first recording medium is executed is taken over for the second recording medium. As a result, even when a plurality of recording media are integrated, there is no need to re-execute function processing, and a convenient gaming device can be provided.

(4-1) Provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 701) capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium (for example, pachinko ball), and accepts money (for example, banknote) Based on the fact that the game medium is lent and the return operation (for example, the operation of the return button 752) is accepted, the remaining amount (for example, the prepaid balance) that is not used for the rent of the game medium is received. Remaining amount specifying information (for example, card ID or member ID or prepaid remaining amount data) and the number of game media counted (for example, possessed by the counting device (for example, each counter 705) that can count game media). Recording medium (for example, member ID, card ID, number of medals, number of balls itself) that can specify the number of pieces of information that can specify the number of balls (for example, the number of balls) A recording medium processing apparatus (for example, a card unit 750) capable of discharging a membership card or a visitor card,
Lending request signal (for example, LOW level of BRDY signal, game ball addition) indicating that a lending operation (for example, operation of medal lending button 116 of medal lending machine 100, operation of ball lending button 751 of pachinko gaming machine 701) has been accepted. A transmission means for transmitting a request for status information indicating that the request is ON and including an additional number of balls) to the gaming machine;
Lending of game media (for example, actual paying out of pachinko balls, addition of the number of game balls) is executed in the gaming machine, and a lending completion signal (for example, an EXS signal) transmitted when completed and indicating the completion of lending of the game media Receiving means for receiving a high level of the game ball and indicating that the game ball addition result is OK, and a response of a state information response including the number of game balls;
When the second recording medium is received in a state where the first recording medium is received, the first recording medium is invalidated and the remaining amount or the count that can be specified by the first recording medium Summing means (for example, step Sj16 in FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 in FIG. 22) for adding the number of game media to the remaining amount that can be specified in the second recording medium or the number of counted game media;
Setting of functions (for example, a card lock function, a stolen card restriction function, a small amount lending function) for the first recording medium (for example, setting of function validity / invalidity, setting of a personal identification number) when being added by the adding means Is associated with the second recording medium by setting the function for the first recording medium stored in the management apparatus or the recording medium processing apparatus (for example, step Sg12 in FIG. 22). Step Sj20) of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when the second recording medium is received in the state where the first recording medium is received, the first recording medium is invalidated and the first recording medium is When the remaining amount or the number of counting game media that can be specified is added to the remaining amount or the number of counting game media that can be specified by the second recording medium, the setting of the function for the first recording medium is Taken over to the recording medium.

  For this reason, even when the first recording medium is integrated with the second recording medium, the function setting for the first recording medium is inherited by the second recording medium. As a result, even when a plurality of recording media are integrated, it is not necessary to set functions again, and a convenient recording medium processing apparatus can be provided.

(4-2) Provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 701) capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium (for example, pachinko ball), and accepts money (for example, banknote) Based on the fact that the game medium is lent and the return operation (for example, the operation of the return button 752) is accepted, the remaining amount (for example, the prepaid balance) that is not used for the rent of the game medium is received. Remaining amount specifying information (for example, card ID or member ID or prepaid remaining amount data) and the number of game media counted (for example, possessed by the counting device (for example, each counter 705) that can count game media). Recording medium (for example, member ID, card ID, number of medals, number of balls itself) that can specify the number of balls) A recording medium processing apparatus (for example, a card unit 750) capable of discharging a membership card or a visitor card,
Lending request signal (for example, LOW level of BRDY signal, game ball addition) indicating that a lending operation (for example, operation of medal lending button 116 of medal lending machine 100, operation of ball lending button 751 of pachinko gaming machine 701) has been accepted. A transmission means for transmitting a request for status information indicating that the request is ON and including an additional number of balls) to the gaming machine;
Lending of game media (for example, actual paying out of pachinko balls, addition of the number of game balls) is executed in the gaming machine, and a lending completion signal (for example, an EXS signal) transmitted when completed and indicating the completion of lending of the game media The low level, the game ball addition result indicates OK, and receiving means for receiving a response of the state information response including the number of game balls;
When the second recording medium is received in a state where the first recording medium is received, the first recording medium is invalidated and the remaining amount or the count that can be specified by the first recording medium Summing means (for example, step Sj16 in FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 in FIG. 22) for adding the number of game media to the remaining amount that can be specified in the second recording medium or the number of counted game media;
When added by the adding means, a process (for example, a jackpot signal or the like) is received from a process in which a function (for example, a history totaling function or a ball payout function) for the first recording medium is executed. Then, a history totaling process for totaling game histories such as the number of jackpots, a possession medal, a possession ball, a saving medal, and a possession ball payout process for returning the accumulated ball according to the operation of the replay buttons 121 and 7554) Takeover means for taking over for the recording medium (for example, the function processing for the first recording medium executed in the card unit is also executed for the second recording medium. Specifically, the takeover is performed. The history collection process is also executed continuously on the card.If the total is performed in the middle of the coin payout process, the coin payout process is continued even after the summation. It is subtracted. And a step SJ20) of FIG. 24 which is performed in step Sg12 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when the second recording medium is received in the state where the first recording medium is received, the first recording medium is invalidated and the first recording medium is When the remaining balance or the number of countable game media that can be specified is added up to the number of remaining balance or the countable game media that can be specified on the second recording medium, and the sum is added, the process for which the function for the first recording medium is being executed , Succeeded to the second recording medium.

  For this reason, even when the first recording medium is integrated into the second recording medium, the process in which the function for the first recording medium is executed is taken over for the second recording medium. As a result, even when a plurality of recording media are integrated, there is no need to re-execute the function processing, and a convenient recording medium processing apparatus can be provided.

  (4-3) The gaming system includes the gaming device (3-1) or the recording medium processing device (4-1), and a management device that manages the gaming device or the recording medium processing device ( For example, a card management computer 500, a hall computer 540, a medal management computer 550, or a computer combining any two or three of them).

  According to such a configuration, even when a plurality of recording media are integrated, it is not necessary to set a function again, and a convenient gaming system can be provided.

  (4-4) The gaming system includes the gaming device (3-2) or the recording medium processing device (4-2), and a management device (for example, managing the gaming device or the recording medium processing device). , A card management computer 500, a hall computer 540, a medal management computer 550, or a computer combining any two or three thereof.

  According to such a configuration, even when a plurality of recording media are integrated, there is no need to re-execute function processing, and a convenient gaming system can be provided.

(4-5) In the gaming device (3-1), the recording medium processing device (4-1), or the gaming system (4-3),
The setting of functions for the recording medium is managed by a management device (for example, corresponding to a card lock function and a theft card restriction function).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to take over the setting of the function for the recording medium also in another gaming apparatus or recording medium management apparatus that can communicate with the management apparatus.

(4-6) In the gaming device (3-1), the recording medium processing device (4-1), or the gaming system (4-3),
The gaming device or the recording medium processing device further includes:
Storage means (for example, corresponding to the case of a small-scale loan function) for storing function settings for the recording medium is provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to take over the setting of the function for the recording medium without communicating with a management apparatus that manages the gaming apparatus or the recording medium processing apparatus.

(4-7) The above gaming device (3-1), the recording medium processing device (4-1), the gaming system (4-3), or (4-5) or (4-6) ) Recording medium processing device or gaming system,
In the state where the first recording medium is received, the gaming device or the recording medium processing device further determines at least a part of the remaining amount or the number of counted gaming media that can be specified by the first recording medium. A splitting unit (for example, a ball splitting process of FIG. 26 executed in step Sg15 of FIG. 22) for performing a split discharge control process for controlling the discharge as identifiable on the second recording medium;
When the division discharge control process is executed by the dividing unit, the takeover unit does not transfer the function setting for the first recording medium to the second recording medium (for example, in step Sg12 of FIG. 22). The process as executed in step Sj20 in FIG. 24 is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, in the state where the first recording medium is received, at least a part of the remaining amount or the number of counted game media that can be specified by the first recording medium is specified by the second recording medium. When the divided discharge control process for performing discharge control as possible is executed and the divided discharge control process is executed, the function setting for the first recording medium is not carried over to the second recording medium.

  For this reason, the divided second recording medium is often handed over to other players, but the function setting for the first recording medium is not carried over to the second recording medium (for example, Do not take over settings that you do not want to take over to a second recording medium (such as a password that would cause a security problem because it will be necessary to communicate with the delivery of the recording medium if you take over. As well as unnecessarily taking over unwanted settings (such as passwords that have not been determined by the user).

(4-8) In the gaming device (3-2), the recording medium processing device (4-2), or the gaming system (4-4),
The gaming device or the recording medium processing device further includes:
Control that discharges at least a part of the remaining amount or the number of counted game media that can be specified by the first recording medium as specified by the second recording medium in a state where the first recording medium is received A splitting unit (for example, a ball splitting process of FIG. 26 executed in step Sg15 of FIG. 22) for executing a split discharge control process for
When the division discharge control process is executed by the dividing means, the takeover means does not take over the process for which the function for the first recording medium is executed (for example, the second recording medium) The process as in step Sj20 in FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 in FIG. 22 is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, in the state where the first recording medium is received, at least a part of the remaining amount or the number of counted game media that can be specified by the first recording medium is specified by the second recording medium. When the divided discharge control process for performing discharge control as possible is executed and the divided discharge control process is executed, the process in which the function for the first recording medium is executed is executed for the second recording medium. Not succeeded.

  For this reason, the divided second recording medium is often handed over to other players, but the second recording medium does not take over the process for executing the function for the first recording medium. Thus, it is possible not to take over a process being executed that is not desired to be taken over by the second recording medium, and it is possible to prevent an unnecessary takeover of the process being executed from being forced.

(4-9) The above gaming device (3-1), the recording medium processing device (4-1), the gaming system (4-3), or (4-5) to (4-7) ) In any gaming device or recording medium processing device or gaming system,
In the setting of the function for the recording medium, the recording medium for the member (for example, a membership card) and the recording medium for a non-member (for example, a visitor card) are set in different formats (for example, the password for the card lock function is the membership card) Is a pre-registered personal identification number, and in the visitor card, the personal identification number input when the function is activated or the ID of the contacted mobile terminal).
When the second recording medium is the member recording medium, the takeover means does not take over the setting of the function for the first recording medium to the second recording medium (for example, step of FIG. 22). In step Sj20 of Fig. 24 executed in Sg12, if the card inserted later is a membership card, the setting of the password for the card lock function is not taken over. Then, the setting whose contents and format have been changed may be transferred to the second recording medium without being transferred.

  According to such a configuration, in the setting of the function for the recording medium, there are different types of settings for the recording medium for members and the recording medium for non-members, and the second recording medium is a recording medium for members. The function setting for the first recording medium is not carried over to the second recording medium.

  For this reason, it is a member recording medium, and it is possible to prevent an unnecessary setting from being taken over when a function is set in advance.

(4-10) The gaming device (3-1) or (3-2) above, the recording medium processing device (4-1) or (4-2), (4-3) or (4-4) ) Gaming system, or (4-5) to (4-9) gaming device or recording medium processing device or gaming system,
The gaming device or the recording medium processing device further includes:
Information control means for controlling the external display device (for example, the call lamp 200) to execute the function setting for the recording medium or for the processing being performed (for example, the game history such as the number of big hits in the history totaling process) The notification is executed by the calling lamp 200).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute notification of setting of functions for the recording medium or processing being executed on the external display device.

  Game devices and game machine display devices often report other information, and external display devices are often configured to convey information to the player in an easily understandable manner. For this reason, it is possible to easily notify the player of necessary information.

(4-11) The gaming device (3-1) or (3-2) above, the recording medium processing device (4-1) or (4-2), (4-3) or (4-4) ) Gaming system, or (4-5) to (4-10) gaming device or recording medium processing device or gaming system,
The function for the recording medium is a function for restricting discharge of the recording medium (for example, a card lock function),
The summing means sums up on condition that the restriction on discharge of the recording medium is released (for example, in FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 in FIG. 22, collation of the card lock password in steps Sj21 and Sj22) Are combined in step Sj16 on the condition that it is determined that is OK.)

  According to such a configuration, the function for the recording medium is a function for restricting the discharge of the recording medium, and on the condition that the restriction on the discharge of the recording medium is released, the remaining amount of the first recording medium or the counting game The number of media is added to the second recording medium.

  Although the discharge of the recording medium is restricted, the second recording medium is accepted, the remaining amount of the first recording medium or the number of game media is added to the second recording medium, If the second recording medium is ejected, the remaining amount or the number of counted game media may be stolen while the player who owns the first recording medium is away. If the restriction on the discharge of the recording medium is not released, such a risk can be avoided because the remaining amount of the first recording medium or the number of counting game media is not added to the second recording medium.

(5-1) Provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 701) capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium (for example, medal M, pachinko ball), and money (For example, banknotes), rent game media, and based on receiving a return operation (for example, operation of return buttons 114 and 752), it is used for renting game media out of the accepted money. Remaining amount specifying information (for example, card ID or member ID or prepaid remaining amount data) capable of specifying a remaining amount (for example, prepaid balance), and a counting device (for example, counting device 190, each counter 705) capable of counting game media ) Count identification information (for example, member ID, card) that can identify the number of counted game media (for example, the number of medals, the number of balls) Management for managing game devices (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750) capable of discharging recording media (for example, membership cards, visitor cards) that can specify ID, number of medals, number of balls itself) An apparatus (for example, a card management computer 500, a hall computer 540, a medal management computer 550, or a computer combining any two or three of them),
Management for managing settings (for example, setting of function validity / invalidity, setting of password) for functions (for example, card lock function, theft card restriction function, small-scale lending function) for the recording medium received by the gaming device Means (for example, the settings changed in step Sq5 to step Sq8, step Sq12 to step Sq17, step Sq21 to step Sq24 in FIG. 25 executed in step Sg14 in FIG. 22 are managed. Specifically, the card management computer. 500, the membership card table and the visitor card table of FIG. 6 are stored with a password number, a card lock valid flag, and a theft card flag, which are settings of the respective functions.
The management means includes: a process of invalidating the first recording medium by receiving the second recording medium in a state where the first recording medium is received by the gaming device; A process of adding the remaining amount or the number of counted game media that can be specified on the recording medium to the remaining amount or the number of counted game media that can be specified on the second recording medium (for example, a diagram executed in step Sg12 of FIG. 22) When step Sj16) of 24 and the process for taking over the setting of the function for the first recording medium to the second recording medium are executed by the gaming device, the setting of the function for the first recording medium is performed. Further management of the transfer to the second recording medium is performed (for example, the function setting for the first recording medium stored in the management device or the gaming device is set in the second recording medium). Step Sj20 of Figure 24 is executed in step Sg12 of associating the media. Figure 22).

  According to such a configuration, when the second recording medium is received in the state where the first recording medium is received, the first recording medium is invalidated and the first recording medium is When the remaining amount or the number of counting game media that can be specified is added to the remaining amount or the number of counting game media that can be specified by the second recording medium, the setting of the function for the first recording medium is Taken over to the recording medium.

  For this reason, even when the first recording medium is integrated with the second recording medium, the function setting for the first recording medium is inherited by the second recording medium. As a result, even when a plurality of recording media are integrated, it is not necessary to set functions again, and a convenient management device can be provided.

(5-2) Provided corresponding to a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 701) capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium (for example, medal M, pachinko ball), (For example, banknotes), rent game media, and based on receiving a return operation (for example, operation of return buttons 114 and 752), it is used for renting game media out of the accepted money. Remaining amount specifying information (for example, card ID or member ID or prepaid remaining amount data) capable of specifying a remaining amount (for example, prepaid balance), and a counting device (for example, counting device 190, each counter 705) capable of counting game media ) Count identification information (for example, member ID, card) that can identify the number of counted game media (for example, the number of medals, the number of balls) Management for managing game devices (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750) capable of discharging recording media (for example, membership cards, visitor cards) that can specify ID, number of medals, number of balls itself) An apparatus (for example, a card management computer 500, a hall computer 540, a medal management computer 550, or a computer combining any two or three of them),
Management means for managing processing (for example, ball payout processing, history tabulation processing) in which functions (for example, ball payout function, history tabulation function) for the recording medium received by the gaming device are executed ( For example, a history totaling process for receiving a game signal such as a big hit signal from a gaming machine and totaling a game history such as the number of big hits, and a medal, a holding ball, a saving medal, and a saved ball according to the operation of the replay buttons 121 and 7554 8 is managed in the member saving management table and visitor saving management table of Fig. 8 of the medal management computer 550. Specifically, the number of jackpots counted in the history counting process of the history counting function is stored. Equipped with)
The management means includes: a process of invalidating the first recording medium by receiving the second recording medium in a state where the first recording medium is received by the gaming device; A process of adding the remaining amount or the number of counted game media that can be specified on the recording medium to the remaining amount or the number of counted game media that can be specified on the second recording medium (for example, a diagram executed in step Sg12 of FIG. 22) When the game device executes the step Sj16) of 24 and the process of taking over the process of executing the function for the first recording medium to the second recording medium, the first recording Further managing that the processing for executing the function for the medium has been taken over by the second recording medium (for example, for the first recording medium being executed in the gaming device) The process of Noh is continuously executed for the second recording medium, specifically, the history totaling process is continuously executed even for the handed over card. In this case, the ball payout process is continued even after the addition, and is subtracted from the total number of possessed medals and the number of possessed balls (step Sj20 in FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 in FIG. 22).

  According to such a configuration, when the second recording medium is received in the state where the first recording medium is received, the first recording medium is invalidated and the first recording medium is When the remaining balance or the number of countable game media that can be specified is added up to the number of remaining balance or the countable game media that can be specified on the second recording medium, and the sum is added, the process for which the function for the first recording medium is being executed , Succeeded to the second recording medium.

  For this reason, even when the first recording medium is integrated into the second recording medium, the process in which the function for the first recording medium is executed is taken over for the second recording medium. As a result, even when a plurality of recording media are integrated, there is no need to re-execute function processing, and a convenient management apparatus can be provided.

  (5-3) The gaming system includes the management device (5-1) described above and the gaming device.

  According to such a configuration, even when a plurality of recording media are integrated, it is not necessary to set a function again, and a convenient gaming system can be provided.

  (5-4) The gaming system includes the management device (5-2) described above and the gaming device.

  According to such a configuration, even when a plurality of recording media are integrated, there is no need to re-execute function processing, and a convenient gaming system can be provided.

(5-5) In the management device of (5-1) or (5-2) or the gaming system of (5-3) or (5-4),
The management device is connected to a plurality of the gaming devices and receives and discharges recording media in each gaming device and manages the number of counted gaming media for each recording medium (for example, a medal management computer) 550).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to manage the number of counted game media with the management device that manages the gaming device.

(5-6) In the management device of (5-1) or (5-2) or the gaming system of (5-3) or (5-4),
The management device receives information related to the game from a plurality of the gaming machines (for example, a jackpot signal, a winning signal, a symbol determination signal, a number-of-balls signal), and is connected to the plurality of gaming devices. This is a business management device (for example, hall computer 540) that manages reception and discharge of recording media in each gaming device.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform business management such as information related to games in gaming machines by the management device that manages gaming devices.

(5-7) In the management device of (5-1) or (5-2) or the gaming system of (5-3) or (5-4),
The management device is connected to a plurality of the gaming devices, receives and discharges recording media in each gaming device and manages the number of counted gaming media for each recording medium, and a plurality of the gaming Information related to the game from the machine (for example, a jackpot signal, a winning signal, a symbol determination signal, an output number signal) is input, and connected to the plurality of gaming devices to accept a recording medium in each gaming device And a business management device for managing discharge (for example, a computer in which a hall computer 540 and a medal management computer 550 are combined).

  According to such a configuration, the management device that manages the gaming device can manage the number of counted game media and perform business management such as information related to the game in the gaming machine. This eliminates the need to install a plurality of management devices. As a result, the space for installing the management device can be saved.

(5-8) The management device of (5-1) or (5-2), the gaming system of (5-3) or (5-4), or (5-5) to (5-7) In any management device or gaming system of
The management device
Setting for invalidating the function setting for the recording medium at the end of the settlement of the remaining amount and the exchange of the number of game media to the number of game media, or at the end of the game hall where the management device is installed An invalidating means (for example, invalidating card settings such as valid / invalid setting of the card lock function at the end of the settlement in the settlement apparatus 580 and the exchange to the article in the gift exchange POS 570) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting that does not need to be carried over from the next day onward.

(5-9) In the management device of (5-1), the gaming system of (5-3), or the management device or gaming system of any of (5-5) to (5-8),
The management device further includes:
Setting change accepting means (for example, the card ID of the theft card in the theft card restriction function is input by the management device) for accepting a change in the function setting for the recording medium.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to set functions for the recording medium in the management apparatus.

(5-10) In the management device of (5-1), the gaming system of (5-3), or the management device or gaming system of any of (5-5) to (5-9),
In a state where the first recording medium is received by the gaming device, at least a part of the remaining amount or the number of counted gaming media that can be specified by the first recording medium can be specified by the second recording medium. And when it is discharged (for example, when the ball splitting process of FIG. 26 is executed in step Sg15 of FIG. 22), the function setting for the first recording medium is the second recording medium. (For example, the process of step Sj20 of FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 of FIG. 22 is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, in the state where the first recording medium is received, at least a part of the remaining amount or the number of counted game media that can be specified by the first recording medium is specified by the second recording medium. When the divided discharge control process for performing discharge control as possible is executed and the divided discharge control process is executed, the function setting for the first recording medium is not carried over to the second recording medium.

  For this reason, the divided second recording medium is often handed over to other players, but the function setting for the first recording medium is not carried over to the second recording medium (for example, Do not take over settings that you do not want to take over to a second recording medium (such as a password that would cause a security problem because it will be necessary to communicate with the delivery of the recording medium if you take over. As well as unnecessarily taking over unwanted settings (such as passwords that have not been determined by the user).

(5-11) In the management device of (5-2) or the gaming system of (5-4), or the management device or gaming system of any of (5-5) to (5-9) ,
In a state where the first recording medium is received by the gaming device, at least a part of the remaining amount or the number of counted gaming media that can be specified by the first recording medium can be specified by the second recording medium. When the discharge is performed (for example, when the ball splitting process in FIG. 26 is executed in step Sg15 in FIG. 22), the process in which the function for the first recording medium is executed is 2 is not taken over (for example, the process in step Sj20 in FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 in FIG. 22 is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, in the state where the first recording medium is received, at least a part of the remaining amount or the number of counted game media that can be specified by the first recording medium is specified by the second recording medium. When the divided discharge control process for performing discharge control as possible is executed and the divided discharge control process is executed, the process in which the function for the first recording medium is executed is executed for the second recording medium. Not succeeded.

  For this reason, the divided second recording medium is often handed over to other players, but the second recording medium does not take over the process for executing the function for the first recording medium. Thus, it is possible not to take over a process being executed that is not desired to be taken over by the second recording medium, and it is possible to prevent an unnecessary takeover of the process being executed from being forced.

(5-12) In the management device of (5-1) above, the gaming system of (5-3), or the management device or gaming system of any of (5-5) to (5-11) ,
In the setting of the function for the recording medium, the recording medium for the member (for example, a membership card) and the recording medium for a non-member (for example, a visitor card) are set in different formats (for example, the password for the card lock function is the membership card) Is a pre-registered personal identification number, and in the visitor card, the personal identification number input when the function is activated or the ID of the contacted mobile terminal).
When the second recording medium is the member recording medium, the function setting for the first recording medium is not carried over to the second recording medium (for example, executed in step Sg12 in FIG. 22). In step Sj20 of FIG. 24, if the card inserted later is a membership card, the setting of the password for the card lock function is not taken over).

  According to such a configuration, in the setting of the function for the recording medium, there are different types of settings for the recording medium for members and the recording medium for non-members, and the second recording medium is a recording medium for members. The function setting for the first recording medium is not carried over to the second recording medium.

  For this reason, it is a member recording medium, and it is possible to prevent an unnecessary setting from being taken over when a function is set in advance.

(5-13) (5-1) or (5-2) management device, (5-3) or (5-4) gaming system, (5-5) to (5-12) In any management device or gaming system,
In the gaming apparatus, control is performed so that notification of the setting of functions for the recording medium or processing being executed is executed by an external display device (for example, the call lamp 200) (for example, the number of jackpots in the history counting process) The game history is notified by the call lamp 200).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute notification of setting of functions for the recording medium or processing being executed on the external display device.

  Game devices and game machine display devices often report other information, and external display devices are often configured to convey information to the player in an easily understandable manner. For this reason, it is possible to easily notify the player of necessary information.

(5-14) Management device of (5-1) or (5-2) above, (5-3) or (5-4) gaming system, (5-5) to (5-13) In any management device or gaming system,
The function for the recording medium is a function for restricting discharge of the recording medium (for example, a card lock function),
The management means is summed up on the condition that the restriction on discharge of the recording medium is released (for example, in FIG. 24 executed in step Sg12 in FIG. 22, the password of the card lock is entered in step Sj21 and step Sj22). When the collation is determined to be OK, it is managed that the setting of the function for the recording medium has been taken over (when summed in step Sj16).

  According to such a configuration, the function for the recording medium is a function for restricting the discharge of the recording medium, and on the condition that the restriction on the discharge of the recording medium is released, the remaining amount of the first recording medium or the counting game The number of media is added to the second recording medium.

  Although the discharge of the recording medium is restricted, the second recording medium is accepted, the remaining amount of the first recording medium or the number of game media is added to the second recording medium, If the second recording medium is ejected, the remaining amount or the number of counted game media may be stolen while the player who owns the first recording medium is away. If the restriction on the discharge of the recording medium is not released, such a risk can be avoided because the remaining amount of the first recording medium or the number of counting game media is not added to the second recording medium.

It is a system configuration figure showing the whole picture of a game system in an embodiment. It is a front view showing a slot machine and a medal lending machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a medal lending machine. (A) is a figure which shows the card table of a medal lending machine, (b) is a figure which shows the game information during card reception of a medal lending machine, (c) shows the medal information of a medal lending machine. It is a figure and (d) is a figure which shows the counter information of a medal lending machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a card management computer. (A) is a figure which shows the membership card table of a card management computer, (b) is a figure which shows the visitor card table of a card management computer. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a medal management computer. (A) is a figure which shows the member saving management table of a medal management computer, (b) is a figure which shows the visitor saving management table of a medal management computer. It is a figure which shows the unit management table of a medal management computer. (A) is a figure which shows the member information table of a medal management computer, (b) is a figure which shows the game history table classified by member of a medal management computer. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the card | curd acceptance process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the issue / payment process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the return process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the card lock collation process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the replay process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the counting process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the illegal medal process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the medal storage process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the tightening related process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the menu screen displayed on the display of a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the touch panel operation processing performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the remaining amount extraction process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the post card insertion process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the card lock process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the coin splitting process performed in a medal lending machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the memory | storage process performed in a medal management computer. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the determination process and aggregation process which are performed by a medal management computer. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed content of the determination process performed by a medal management computer. It is data which shows the result of the determination process by a medal management computer. It is the data (the 1) which shows the result of the totalization process by a medal management computer. It is the data (the 2) which shows the result of the totalization process by a medal management computer. It is the figure which illustrated the determination processing pattern of the card | curd by which the summation process was carried out. It is the figure which illustrated the judgment processing pattern of the card by which division processing was carried out. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the processing content of the determination process performed by a medal management computer, and a total process. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the detailed content of the determination process performed by a medal management computer. It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine and card unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachinko game machine and card unit in 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. An embodiment of the gaming system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an overall image of the gaming system of the embodiment of the present invention. The gaming system mainly includes a slot machine 1, a medal lending machine 100, a card management computer 500, a medal management computer 550, a hall computer 540, a call lamp 200, a gift exchange POS 570, and a checkout device 580. It is configured.

  The slot machine 1 is a gaming machine that is arranged in parallel on each gaming island (not shown) arranged in the game hall. The medal lending machine 100 is installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the slot machine 1 at a predetermined side position of the slot machine 1 and is issued mainly for general players who are not registered as members. Accepts visitor cards (counting recording media) with a prepaid function, which are game recording media, and membership cards (counting recording media), which are game recording media issued to member players registered as members of the gaming machine In addition, the medal acquired as a result of the process for renting out a medal, which is a game medium used for gaming in the gaming machine, and the game in the corresponding slot machine 1 is counted, and within the range of the counted medal number It is a gaming apparatus of the present invention for paying out (returning) medals. The card management computer 500 manages a visitor card and a membership card used in the medal lending machine 100, the medal lending machine 100, and the like. The medal management computer 550 records the number of medals counted in each medal lending machine 100, the number of saved medals owned by the member player possessing the membership card, and the visitor card that can be used for replaying. This is a management apparatus of the present invention for managing the number of held medals. The hall computer 540 manages game information such as table data of each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall.

  The call lamp 200 receives an operation button for calling a store clerk of the game hall, and information on the game from the gaming machine, and the game situation such as the number of jackpots and big bonuses, the number of rotations from the previous jackpot and big bonuses, etc. And a display unit for displaying a game history and the like. The prize exchange POS 570 is installed at a counter where a game shop clerk is present, and is operated by the shop clerk to exchange the game value corresponding to the number of medals and the number of stored medals associated with a membership card or a visitor card with a prize. To execute the process. The payment apparatus 580 receives a membership card or a visitor card, and executes a process for adjusting the remaining amount of the prepaid associated with these cards to cash.

  And each apparatus which comprises these gaming systems of this embodiment is connected so that bidirectional | two-way data communication is possible via the hub (HUB) 70 and the communication cable 80, as shown in FIG. Each connected device is assigned a local IP address to form a local area network (LAN), and each of these devices connected to the local area network (LAN) can be individually identified. Each device has an IP address table in which each device (unit) ID and a local IP address are associated with each other, a unit management table (see FIG. 9) described later, and the like. (Unit) By giving each local IP address specified from the ID to the transmission data and transmitting / receiving, It has to be able to perform the transmission and reception of over data.

  The card management computer 500 according to the present embodiment manages the prepaid balance (game value) remaining in each member card and each visitor card as described above, and these are also transmitted via the communication line 81. It is connected to a management server 82 installed in a card management company outside the amusement hall that manages membership cards and visitor cards so that bidirectional data communication can be performed. From the card management computer 500 to these management servers 82, By transmitting various kinds of management information, the card management company can grasp the sales by the membership card and the visitor card of each game hall by the management server 82.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a monitoring camera system 21 for monitoring the inside of the game hall is connected to the hall computer 540 of the present embodiment, and the inside of the gaming hall imaged by the monitoring camera system 21 is connected. The monitoring image is stored and managed together with the base data of each slot machine 1 and the like. Furthermore, the hall computer 540 of the present embodiment is connected to a wireless broadcast system 20 that controls the income 9 used by the store clerk of the game hall. The hall computer 540 is connected to the store employee's income via the radio broadcast system 20. 9 can send an automatic voice message.

  Next, a slot machine that is an example of a gaming machine and a medal lending machine that is an example of a gaming device will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the slot machine 1 and the medal lending machine.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of slot machines 1 are juxtaposed on a plurality of game islands (not shown) arranged in the amusement hall, and a housing 1a having an open front surface and a left side of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is pivotally supported by the front door 1b. The reels 2L, 2C and 2R having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction at the upper position inside the housing 1a. Of the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C and 2R, Three consecutive symbols are arranged so that they can be seen from the perspective window 3.

  When a game (game) is performed in the slot machine 1, first, a medal M, which is an example of a disk-shaped game medium, is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 become valid. In addition, when the medal M is inserted exceeding the maximum number among the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. Here, only the winning line L set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is defined as the winning line. In the present embodiment, one winning line is used, but a plurality of winning lines may be defined.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a predetermined symbol combination (also called a combination) in one of the pay lines L1 to L5 is used for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals M are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (for example, 50), the medal M is paid directly to the lower plate 5 provided so as to protrude forward from the medal payout opening 9 to the lower part of the front door 1b. It is like that. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the winning lines L1 to L5, a gaming state (for example, according to the combination of symbols (for example, Regular bonuses and big bonus bonuses).

  Next, the medal lending machine 100 will be described. The medal lending machine 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 so as to correspond one-to-one. In the present embodiment, a medal lending machine 100 corresponding to one slot machine 1 is arranged on the right side of the slot machine 1. In this embodiment, the medal lending machine 100 is provided so as to correspond to the slot machine 1 on a one-to-one basis. For example, the medal lending machine 100 is provided between the two slot machines 1 and 1. A single medal lending machine 100 may be provided so as to correspond to the pair 1 and shared by the two left and right slot machines 1 and 1.

  The medal lending machine 100 is installed corresponding to a side position on a predetermined side of the slot machine 1 (right side toward the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment), and is used for bills or general players who are not registered as members. In a gaming machine, a visitor card having a prepaid function, which is a game recording medium issued to a game card, and a membership card, which is a game recording medium issued to a member player registered as a member in the game hall, are received. A process for lending medal M, which is a disk-shaped game medium used for a game, and for receiving a medal M acquired by a game in a slot machine 1 and counting the received medal M A process and a process for making it possible to specify the counted number of acquired medals from a visitor card or a membership card are performed.

  The medal lending machine 100 is a card management computer 500 that manages the visitor card and the membership card used in the medal lending machine 100, the medal lending machine 100, and the medal that manages the number of stored medals and the number of medals. Various computers, such as a management computer 550 and a hall computer 540 for managing game information such as table data of each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall, are connected, and bidirectional data is transmitted between these computers. Communication is possible.

  The visitor card and membership card used in the present embodiment have a non-volatile memory for storing various data, rewrite and read out of the recorded information, and non-contact with an external reader / writer device. An IC card having an IC chip having a control unit that performs communication is used. The visitor card and the membership card include a card ID that can identify each card, specifically, a visitor card. The card ID that starts with VC is stored in advance in the member card, and the member card ID that starts with KC is stored in a non-rewritable manner, the type of which can be identified from the card ID, and the prepaid that can specify the prepaid balance Various data such as remaining amount data is stored.

  The member card is issued to a member player who has registered as a member in the amusement hall, and a member ID assigned to the member is stored in a non-rewritable manner. In addition, the member player can use the member card to make a medal M that has been once acquired and counted, and a stored medal that can be used again in the game after the next day. The number of saving medals, which is data of the saving medal, is not directly recorded, and these saving medals are associated with the card ID and the member ID in the medal management computer 550 that manages the information of the saving medals. By being stored, the card ID and the member ID are specified.

  Similarly to the saving medal, the medal management computer 550 also stores the card ID, the member ID, and the medal information in association with each other, so that the card ID and the member ID are stored. The number of medals can be specified from. In addition to these membership medals, not only the membership card but also the visitor card, the medal management computer 550 stores information on the possession medal in association with the card ID. This information is not recorded. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to store information on medals in a visitor card so that it can be compared with information on medals in the medal management computer 550.

  The visitor card is purchased and issued by a card issuing / depositing machine (not shown) installed in the amusement hall and also issued by the medal lending machine 100.

  A medal lending machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a casing 101 having a vertically long rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and an opening / closing plate 102 that allows opening and closing of a front lower opening of the casing 101. Various devices to be described later are built in.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a bill insertion slot 110 for inserting bills is provided at the upper front of the opening / closing plate 102, and a liquid crystal display 123 with a touch panel 124 is provided at a lower position thereof. In the liquid crystal display 123 with the touch panel 124, various operations on the medal lending machine 100 are accepted, and information associated with these operations and information such as the prepaid balance, the number of medals, and the number of stored medals are displayed. Is done. At a lower position of the liquid crystal display 123 with the touch panel 124, a state notification lamp 111 configured by a full color LED and lit in a plurality of colors so that the state of the medal lending machine 100 can be notified, a membership card, A card insertion slot 112 for inserting a visitor card is provided.

  Below the status notification lamp 111, a deposit enabling lamp 113 for notifying that the deposit is available, a return button 114 for discharging the inserted membership card or visitor card, and a card for displaying a card balance, an error code, and the like. Balance display section 115, medal lending button 116 for paying out medals M, medal lending lamp 117 for displaying that medals M can be lent, and lending medal storage section (inside medal lending machine 100) The medal expired lamp 118 for notifying the state of the member (not shown), the numeric keypad 120 for inputting the membership card PIN number, and the membership card ID and membership ID recorded on the membership card when the membership card is received. A replay button 121 for performing a replay game using the number of saved medals specified by A personal identification number display unit 119 for displaying a personal identification number input when a lay game is executed, and a face image photographing camera 188 (a player who can photograph a facial image of a player who is playing a game in the corresponding slot machine 1 Imaging means).

  Below these various operation units, a medal replenishment door 130 for opening a part of the opening / closing plate 102 when replenishing the medal M to the lending medal storage unit 183 is provided so as to be openable and closable with the lower side as a rotation axis. It has been. The medal supply door 130 cannot be opened unless a predetermined key (not shown) carried by a shop clerk or the like is inserted into the medal supply door key 131.

  A receiving unit 140 for receiving and counting the medals M acquired by the player through the game is provided at a position below the medal supply door 130, and a receiving unit 140 is provided from the lower part of the receiving unit 140. An introduction path cover 141 that constitutes an introduction path for guiding the received medal M downward and introducing it into the introduction port 142 of the counting device 190 described later is extended downward.

  Further, a nozzle 150 that is an example of a guide member that guides the medal M paid out from the payout device 182 to the lower plate 5 of the slot machine 1 slightly below the center position in the vertical direction of the introduction path cover 141. The insertion path cover 141 is inserted in the front-rear direction.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the medal lending machine 100 according to the present embodiment. The control unit 181 of the present embodiment includes a central processing circuit (CPU) 181a capable of executing a control program, a visitor card being received by the internal card reader / writer 187, a (member) card ID of a member card, a prepaid balance, A RAM 181b capable of storing various data such as the number of medals, the number of stored medals, the number of points visited, the data of the corresponding slot machine 1 and the game information of members in the game, and a central processing circuit (CPU) 181a EEPROM 181c which is a nonvolatile memory capable of rewriting and storing setting information including the control program to be executed and the device ID of the medal lending machine 100, and a real-time clock (RTC) 181d capable of outputting time information, calendar information, etc. RAM 181b is backed up by a battery (not shown). Are up, even when power supply is stopped, data stored in the predetermined period is maintained. Further, the control unit 181 can perform bidirectional data communication with various computers via the communication unit 184 and the HUB 70 described above.

  Further, the control unit 181 includes a display control board 129 for controlling the liquid crystal display 123 and the touch panel 124, a bill recognition unit 180, a state notification lamp 111, an internal card reader / writer 187, and a face image shooting. An audio control board (not shown) for controlling the camera 188, the payout device 182 and a speaker (not shown) is connected. In the speaker, notification from the medal lending machine 100 is performed by voice. The medal lending machine 100 itself may be configured to output a control signal for notification from the speaker of the calling lamp 200 without providing a means for outputting a voice. Further, the control unit 181 is connected to a reset switch 186 for resetting values of the total medal storage number, the own store medal storage number, and the fake medal storage number of medal information described later. The reset switch 186 is provided inside the casing 101 and can be operated when the opening / closing plate 102 (see FIG. 2) at the lower front of the casing 101 is opened.

  An opening / closing plate key 106 is provided at the upper end of the opening / closing plate 102 (see FIG. 2), and the opening / closing plate 102 is attached to the front side of the medal lending machine 100 by being locked by the opening / closing plate key 106. . The opening / closing plate 102 cannot be removed unless a predetermined key (not shown) carried by a store clerk or the like of the game hall is inserted into the opening / closing plate key 106. The reset switch 186 is pressed when the store clerk empties the medal storage box (not shown).

  Further, a lending operation board 189 is connected to the control unit 181, and this lending operation board 189 corresponds to the card balance display 115 ′ corresponding to the card balance display unit 115 and the medal lending button 116. A medal lending button switch 116 ′, a return button switch 114 ′ corresponding to the return button 114, a deposit enabling lamp 113, a medal lending lamp 117, and a medal expired lamp 118 are provided.

  Further, a replay operation board 185 is connected to the control unit 181, and the replay operation board 185 corresponds to the code number indicator 119 ′ corresponding to the above-described code number display unit 119 and the numeric keypad 120. And a replay button switch 121 ′ corresponding to the replay button 121 are provided.

  Further, the control unit 181 is connected to a counting device 190 provided at a lower position of the medal lending machine 100 so that each counting signal from the counting device 190 can be input. In response to the input of the counting signal from the counting device 190, various tables to be described later are updated. The counting device 190 is provided with a medal photographing camera 190c and a flow path switch 190d, and an LED unit 190f corresponding to the light emitting unit 165 (see FIG. 2). Further, the counting device 190 is provided with a memory 190b for temporarily storing medal images taken by the medal shooting camera 190c, and a controller 190a for controlling these devices and determining the authenticity of the medal M.

  In the card table stored in the RAM 181b of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, the (member) card ID read from the visitor card or member card inserted into the card reader / writer 187, and the member ID (member card only), PIN (member card only), (member) card ID and prepaid balance based on prepaid balance data, number of medals specified from card ID, (member) card ID and member The number of saving medals specified from the ID (member only), the number of points visited from the member ID (member only), the deposit remaining amount corresponding flag indicating whether or not the card is a deposit remaining amount corresponding card, A card lock valid flag indicating whether the card lock function is valid or invalid for the card, and the card in the theft card restriction function Theft card flag indicating whether or not the card has been registered as having been difficult, the number of today's jackpots counted in the history counting process of the game history counting function for the card, and the small-scale lending function for the card A small-lot lending valid flag indicating whether is valid or invalid is stored.

  The deposit remaining amount correspondence card is a membership card or a visitor card discharged in step Sh15 in FIG. 23 executed by step Sg11 in FIG. 22 when a “remaining amount withdrawal” button in FIG. The remaining amount corresponding card is associated.

  The card lock function is a function that prevents the card from being returned or the card lock function from being switched from valid to invalid unless the password is entered. In the present embodiment, when the card lock function is enabled, the ball splitting function and the post-card insertion function, which will be described later, cannot be executed unless a password is entered. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any function that is restricted from being executed when the card lock function is effective may be any function.

  The stolen card restriction function is a function that restricts a stolen card from being used by registering a stolen card. The registration of the theft card is performed as follows.

  For example, the card ID received in the unit management table of FIG. 25 of the medal management computer 550 by inputting the device ID of the medal lending machine 100 and the time during which the card has been used in the card management computer 500. And the theft card flag of the card ID is registered in the on state in the member card table or visitor card table of FIG.

  Alternatively, immediately after being stolen, the store clerk inputs to the medal lending machine 100 that the card has been stolen with the remote controller, so that the card of the card used immediately before in the member card table or visitor card table in FIG. The theft card flag corresponding to the ID is registered as an on state.

  The game history totaling function is a function of totaling game history (for example, the number of jackpots, the number of jackpot fluctuations, the number of reach, etc.) in association with the card ID of the card. The small amount lending function is a function that lends medals for an amount smaller than the normal lending unit amount. For example, normally, lend medal in units of 1000 yen, but the small amount lending function sets 1000 yen or less. It is possible to lend in the amount of money, for example, in units of 100 yen.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the game information stored in the RAM 181b includes game information from the time when the member card or visitor card is inserted into the card reader / writer 187, that is, the inserted game information. The game information relating to the game of the player who has the member card or visitor card that has been played is collected.

  Specifically, the start time (card acceptance time) when the player started the game, the end time (card return time) when the player finished the game, the player's game time, and the player's card The number of used medals indicating the number of medals used since receiving the player, the number of replay medals used for replay after receiving the player's card (member only), and the counting device after receiving the player's card When a medal inserted in 190 is determined as an illegal medal, the cumulative illegal medal number indicating the cumulative number determined as the illegal medal is stored, and a player playing a game in the corresponding slot machine 1 plays a game. The game information can be grasped since it started.

  Further, the medal information stored in the RAM 181b (storage means) includes, as shown in FIG. 4C, the total number of medals paid out as a total number of medals paid out today from the payout device 182 and the counting device. The total number of medals (the number of counting game media) that is the total number of medals inserted in 190 today, the total number of illegal medals that is the total number of medals determined to be illegal by the counting device 190, and the counting device In 190, the total number of medals that are determined to be illegal medals and stored in the medal storage box, and the medals that are used in other areas of the store among the total medals stored. The number of stored store medals indicating the number of store medals and the number of stored false medals indicating the number of stored false medals that are medals brought in from other stores or the like are stored.

  Further, in the RAM 181b, as shown in FIG. 4D, when it is determined that the medals inserted into the counting device 190 are continuously illegal medals, 1 is added and updated (incremented). A medal counter is set.

  Next, the card management computer 500 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 5, a card management computer 500 used in the present embodiment has a CPU 502 that performs various processes executed by the card management computer 500 on a data bus 501 that transmits and receives data inside the computer. RAM 503 used as a work memory, RTC 504 for outputting time information and calendar information, a storage device 505 including a hard disk, an input device 506 such as a keyboard and a mouse, a display device 507 for displaying and outputting various screens, and various information A printer 508 for print output, a communication unit 509 that performs data communication with each device such as a medal lending machine 100 (control unit 181) and a card issuing / payment machine connected to a local area network (LAN), and a card company. Data communication with the management server 82 Digital Service Unit (DSU) 510 is connected is a conventional computers.

  The storage device 505 has a membership card table (FIG. 6) for managing the prepaid balance remaining in the membership card, in addition to a processing program in which processing contents for performing various processing executed in the card management computer 500 are described. (See (a)) and a visitor card table (see FIG. 6B) for managing the prepaid balance remaining in the visitor card.

  In the member card table, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), each member card is associated with a member card ID that can be individually identified, and the member ID of the member player who has issued the member card and the prepaid Remaining amount, an unusable flag indicating whether the member card is unusable, a deposit remaining amount corresponding flag indicating whether the member card is a deposit remaining amount corresponding card, and a password used for a card lock function, etc. A card lock valid flag indicating whether the card lock function is valid or invalid, and a theft card flag indicating whether or not the card is registered in the theft card restriction function. Is stored. As a result, from the membership card ID or membership ID stored in the membership card, the prepaid balance, whether or not the membership card can be used, whether or not the membership card is a deposit-amount-compatible card, PIN, and card lock function are valid. It is possible to specify whether or not the card is invalid and whether or not the card is registered as a theft card. In the present embodiment, the membership card password is set in advance when the membership card is issued.

  In the visitor card table, as shown in FIG. 6B, each visitor card is associated with a card ID that can be individually identified, and the status of the visitor card (whether it is being used or stored). ), The latest issue date and time when the member card or visitor card was issued, the prepaid balance, the unusable flag indicating whether or not the card is unusable, and the remaining payment amount of the member card In the remaining deposit amount correspondence flag indicating whether or not the card is compatible, a card lock valid flag indicating whether the card lock function for the card is valid, a PIN number used for the card lock function, etc., and a theft card restriction function A theft card flag indicating whether or not the card has been registered that the card has been stolen is stored. As a result, based on the card ID stored in the visitor card, the prepaid balance, whether or not the visitor card can be used, whether or not the member card is a deposit balance compatible card, the latest issue date and time, whether the card lock function is valid or invalid The personal identification number and whether or not the card is registered as a theft card can be specified.

  The card management computer 500 (CPU 502) according to the present embodiment transmits the device ID of the medal lending machine 100 and the acceptance received from each medal lending machine 100 in response to acceptance of the member card or visitor card in the medal lending machine 100. A card that determines whether or not the member card or visitor card can be used and returns it to the medal lending machine 100 in response to reception of a card acceptance notification including the (member) card ID read from the member card or visitor card and the prepaid balance Execute the acceptance process.

  Further, the card management computer 500 (CPU 502) of the present embodiment is included in the received lending completion notification in response to the reception of the lending completion notification transmitted along with the lending processing in the medal lending machine 100 (membership). ) Subtraction update processing for subtracting and updating the tax-included usage amount included in the lending completion notice from the prepaid balance stored in the member card table or visitor card table corresponding to the card ID is performed.

  In addition, the card management computer 500 (CPU 502) of the present embodiment receives the card payment notice in response to the receipt of the card payment notice transmitted along with the execution of the issue / payment process in the medal lending machine 100 or the card issuance / payment machine. Corresponding to the (member) card ID included in the card payment notification, a payment update process is performed to add and update the payment amount included in the card payment notification to the prepaid balance stored in the member card table or visitor card table.

  Next, the medal management computer 550 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 7, the medal management computer 550 used in the present embodiment has a central operation for performing various processes executed by the medal management computer 550 on a data bus 551 that transmits and receives data inside the computer. A processing unit (CPU) 552, a RAM 553 used as a work memory, a real-time clock (RTC) 554 that outputs time information and calendar information, a storage device 555 including a hard disk, an input device 556 such as a keyboard and a mouse, various types It is a normal computer to which a display device 557 for displaying and outputting a screen, a printer 558 for printing various information, and a communication unit 559 for performing data communication with a medal lending machine 100 connected to a local area network (LAN). .

  The storage device 555 stores the member player on the business day owned by the member player who possesses the member card in addition to the processing program in which the processing contents for performing various processes executed by the medal management computer 550 are described. Recorded in the visitor card, and a member saving management table (see FIG. 8A) for managing the number of medals earned by, and the number of saving medals obtained by the member player before the business day. A visitor saving management table (see FIG. 8 (b)) for managing the number of medals earned on the day of business by the player carrying the visitor card, and the total number of the medal lending machines 100 in the game hall at that time. A unit management table (FIG. 9) for managing the number of illegal medals and the like and the cards accepted by each medal lending machine 100 ), A member information table (see FIG. 10 (a)) in which member information relating to the member player who owns the member card is stored, and the member player's game for each member ID that can identify the member player A member-specific game history table (see FIG. 10B) in which a game history including information is stored is stored.

  In the member saving management table, as shown in FIG. 8A, a member ID that is member identification information that can identify each member player who has been issued the member card in association with each member card ID. And the total number of medals earned by the member player on that business day, which is the number of medals that are not used for game or prize exchange, and the member player obtained before that business day. The number of saved medals, which is the total number of medals earned and not used for game or prize exchange, and the number of today's jackpots counted by the history counting process of the game history counting function for the card are stored. Yes. Thereby, from the card ID or member ID stored in the member card, the number of medals possessed by the member player, the number of stored medals, and the number of hits of the day can be specified.

  The number of medals managed in the member savings management table is managed as the number of medals only on the day of business, and the number of medals present in the member savings management table in the closing process after the closing of business is the savings medal All are reset after being added to the number. Also, the number of jackpots managed in the member saving management table is reset after being added to the cumulative number of jackpots in the member-specific game history table of FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the visitor saving management table associates each visitor card with a card ID that can be individually identified, and possesses the latest issue date and time of the visitor card and the visitor card. The total number of medals earned by the player on that business day, which is the number of medals that have not been used for game or prize exchange, and is counted by the history counting process of the game history counting function for the card. The number of today's big hits is stored. Thereby, from the card ID memorize | stored in the visitor card | curd, the number of medals possessed by the said player and today's jackpot number can be specified now.

  Note that the number of medals managed in the visitor savings management table is valid only on the day of the business, and all medals existing in the visitor savings management table are reset in the closing process after the end of business. , Disabled. The number of jackpots managed in the visitor savings management table is valid only on the business day, and is reset after the business ends.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the unit management table stores the local IP address of the medal lending machine 100 in association with the device ID uniquely assigned to each medal lending machine 100 installed in the game hall. IP, an installed island that stores the island number of the game island where the medal lending machine 100 is installed, and a situation that stores whether the medal lending machine 100 is accepting a card or is waiting. The corresponding machine number in which the machine number of the slot machine 1 corresponding to the medal lending machine 100 is stored, the reception ID in which the card ID of the member card or the visitor card being accepted is stored, and each medal lending machine at that time The total number of illegal medals counted at 100, the total number of medals stored in each medal lending machine 100, the number of own store medals, and the number of false medals stored The medal related information is regularly transmitted from each medal lending machine 100 in the counting process described later executed by the medal management computer 550 so that the latest medal related information is managed. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the member information table is associated with the member ID of the member player who owns the member card, and the personal identification number and one day according to the reception of the member card. Membership consisting of store visit points where the predetermined store visit points are added and updated once, rank based on store visit status, member's name (last name and name), gender, age, birthday, occupation, address, e-mail address Attribute information (personal information) is registered.

  In the member-specific game history table, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), for each member ID, the game history of the member player, specifically, the date of visit to the store, the machine of the slot machine 1 that played the game. Game consisting of number, model name, game start time (time), game end time (time), game time from game start to game end, number of replay medals, number of used medals, number of medals, total number of hits History is stored. The visit date of the member-specific game history table stores the date when the game history is stored based on the calendar information output from the RTC 554, and the game history of the game start time, game end time, and game time is This is stored based on member game history data transmitted from the medal lending machine 100 when the card is returned.

  Hereinafter, operation | movement of the medal lending machine 100 of this Embodiment is demonstrated using FIGS. 11-26.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 is activated by turning on the power to the medal lending machine 100, thereby executing the activation process of Sb1, and initializing various tables and each unit. The connection management request, transmission of a connection confirmation request to the card management computer 500, hall computer 540, and medal management computer 550, and the card management computer 500, hall computer 540, medal management computer in response to the transmission of the connection confirmation request. Settings such as initial values are executed for each setting data based on the setting information returned from 550.

  Then, after the activation process is completed, the process of Sb2 to Sb9 is cyclically executed, whereby the card acceptance (Sb2), which is the insertion of the membership card or the visitor card into the card insertion slot 112, by the player (member or visitor) Lending button operation (Sb3), cash acceptance by inserting a bill from the bill insertion slot 110 (Sb4), player return button operation (Sb5), replay button 121 operation (Sb6), medal for counting device 190 A standby state is detected in which detection of input (Sb7), detection of a predetermined error signal (Sb8), and operation of the touch panel 124 (Sb9) are detected.

  When the player inserts a visitor card or membership card into the card insertion slot 112 in the standby state of these Sb2 to Sb9, insertion detection information accompanying insertion of the visitor card or membership card is controlled from the card reader / writer 187. By outputting to the unit 181, the control unit 181 determines that there is card acceptance in Sb 2, proceeds to step Sb 20, and executes card acceptance processing.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the card acceptance process executed in the medal lending machine. Referring to FIG. 12, in the card accepting process of the present embodiment in Sb20, CPU 181a of control unit 181 of medal lending machine 100 issues an instruction to take in the member card or visitor card inserted into card insertion slot 112. The data is output to the card reader / writer 187, the inserted member card or visitor card is taken into the card reader / writer 187, and the stored data stored in the member card or visitor card, specifically, the member card or The (member) card ID, member ID (member card only), prepaid balance data, medal count data (visitor card only), etc. of the visitor card are read (step Sn1).

  Then, the CPU 181a of the control unit 181 transmits a theft card confirmation request including the (member) card ID read from the accepted member card or visitor card and the device ID of the medal lending machine 100 to the card management computer 500 (step). Sn21).

  The CPU 502 of the card management computer 500 indicates that the theft card flag corresponding to the (member) card ID included in the theft card confirmation request is on based on the membership card table or the visitor card table described in FIG. Check whether it is “1”. Based on the confirmation result, information indicating whether the card is a theft card is transmitted to the medal lending machine 100 having the device ID included in the theft card confirmation request.

  The CPU 181a of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 determines whether or not the received card is a theft card based on the received information indicating whether or not it is a theft card (step Sn22).

  If it is determined that the card is a theft card (YES in step Sn22), the CPU 181a transmits information indicating that the theft card has been received and the device ID of the medal lending machine 100 to the hall computer 540 (step Sn23).

  The hall computer 540 controls the radio broadcast system 20 based on the reception of the information, and informs that the theft card has been received from the income 9 worn by the store clerk and the device ID of the medal lending machine 100. Is output, and the surveillance camera system 21 is controlled to photograph the player who has inserted the theft card into the medal lending machine 100. This makes it possible to identify a player who has attempted to use a card that is suspected of being stolen, and to leave evidence of the use of the stolen card.

  Thereafter, the CPU 181a of the medal lending machine 100 determines whether or not a reset operation has been performed by determining whether or not a reset signal has been received from a remote control possessed by the store clerk (step Sn24). When determining that there is no reset operation (NO in step Sn24), the CPU 181a repeats this process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the store clerk rushed to the medal lending machine 100 and performed a reset operation (YES in step Sn24), the CPU 181a controls the card reader / writer 187 to return the card (step Sn4), and the card Return the process to the caller of the acceptance process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the card is not a theft card (NO in step Sn22), the CPU 181a of the control unit 181 includes an authentication request including the (member) card ID, prepaid balance data, and device ID read from the accepted member card or visitor card. Is transmitted to the card management computer 500 (step Sn2). Then, a card authentication process for receiving an authentication result from the card management computer 500 is executed, and it is determined whether or not the authentication is NG (step Sn3).

  When the authentication result returned from the card management computer 500 is “authentication NG” (in the case of YES in step Sn3), the medal lending machine 100 gives a card reader / writer 187 with an instruction to eject the accepted member card or visitor card. And the inserted member card or visitor card is returned to complete the card acceptance process (step Sn4). On the other hand, if the returned authentication result is “authentication OK” (NO in step Sn3), the (member) card ID read from the received card, the member ID (member only), and the prepaid balance are displayed. In addition to storing in the card table, the medal management computer 550 transmits a card acceptance notification including the received (member) card ID, device ID, and medal count (visitor card only) read from the visitor card. Then, a card acceptance notification including the (member) card ID read from the accepted membership card or visitor card and the device ID is transmitted to the card management computer 500 (step Sn5).

  Next, the medal management computer 550 displays the number of medals corresponding to the (member) card ID included in the received card acceptance notification, the number of saved medals (member only), and the number of today's jackpots as a member saving management table or visitor saving management. It is specified from each data stored corresponding to the (member) card ID in the table, and when the card ID is a member card ID, it is stored in the member information table corresponding to the member card ID. The identification number and the visiting points are further identified, and the number of medals held, the number of saved medals (members only), the visiting points (members only), the identification number (members only) and the (member) card ID are accepted. A processing completion notification is returned to the medal lending machine 100 that is the transmission source of the received card acceptance notification.

  In addition, the card management computer 500 displays the PIN code corresponding to the (member) card ID, the card lock valid flag, and the theft card flag included in the received card acceptance notification in the member card table or visitor card table. The medal lending machine 100 that is the sender of the received card acceptance notification is identified from each data stored corresponding to the ID, and the acceptance processing completion notice including the identified personal identification number, card lock valid flag, and theft card flag is received. Reply to

  The CPU 181a of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 determines whether or not a processing completion notification has been received from the medal management computer 550 and the card management computer 500 (step Sn6). In response to the reception of the acceptance processing completion notification (in response to YES in step Sn6), the CPU 181a of the control unit 181 (storage processing means) of the medal lending machine 100 is included in the received acceptance processing completion notification. The number of medals held, the number of saved medals (members only), points to visit (members only), PIN, number of today's jackpots, card lock valid flag, and theft card flag are stored in the card table and stored in the card table. The remaining prepaid balance is displayed on the balance display section 115, and the game information being received (see FIG. 4B) is reset, and the current time is stored in the “start time” (step Sn7). For members, the same password is received from the medal management computer 550 and the card management computer 500.

  Then, the CPU 181a of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 determines whether or not the accepted card is a deposit-amount-compatible card (step Sn11). Whether or not the card is a deposit remaining amount correspondence card, in the case of a membership card, is the deposit amount correspondence flag stored in the membership card table shown in FIG. 6 of the card management computer 500 “1”, that is, in an on state? It is determined by inquiring the card management computer 500 whether or not. In the case of a visitor card, in addition to the same method, a deposit remaining amount correspondence flag is recorded on the card itself, so that it may be determined with reference to this.

  When it is determined that the card is a deposit-amount-compatible card (YES in step Sn11), the CPU 181a stores the card ID stored in step Sh14 when executing a later-described balance withdrawal process shown in FIG. This time, it is determined whether or not the card IDs of the accepted cards match (step Sn12). When it is determined that they match (YES in step Sn12), the CPU 181a turns off the deposit balance corresponding flag in the membership card table of the card management computer 500 when it is a membership card, and when it is a visitor card, In addition, the deposit balance corresponding flag recorded on the card itself is also turned off (step Sn13).

  The CPU 181a determines whether or not the remaining amount discharge flag indicating that the deposit remaining amount corresponding card has been discharged is on (step Sn14). If it is determined that the remaining amount discharge flag is in the on state (YES in step Sn14), the CPU 181a sets the remaining amount discharge flag in the off state, and deletes the card ID of the stored deposit amount correspondence card (step Sn15). Thereafter, the process returns to the standby state of steps Sb2 to Sb9.

  Here, the card is received from the outside without storing the remaining amount of money and the number of medals in the medal lending machine 100, and the number of medals and the remaining amount of money to be added later are no longer added to the card corresponding to the remaining amount of deposit. Therefore, in step Sn13 and step Sn15, the deposit remaining amount correspondence flag and the remaining amount discharge flag are turned off.

  Further, when the player operates the lending button, a signal from the lending button switch 116 ′ for detecting the operation of the lending button 116 by the player is output to the control unit 181 so that the control is performed. The unit 181 determines that there is an operation of the lending button in the step Sb3 in the standby state of Sb2 to Sb9, proceeds to the step Sb21, and executes a lending process for lending the medal M.

  Further, in the standby state of Sb2 to Sb9 described above, when the player inserts cash (banknote) from the banknote insertion slot 112, the currency identification information accompanying the insertion of the cash (banknote) is controlled from the banknote identification unit 180. By outputting to the unit 181, the control unit 181 determines that there is acceptance of cash in the step of Sb 4, proceeds to the step of Sb 22, and executes issue / payment processing.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the issue / payment process executed in the medal lending machine. Referring to FIG. 13, in this issuance / payment process, first, the CPU 181a of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 determines whether or not the remaining amount discharge flag indicating that the deposited amount corresponding card has been discharged is on. Is determined (step Sk1).

  If it is determined that the remaining amount discharge flag is on (YES in step Sk1), the CPU 181a indicates that the deposit / remaining amount correspondence card associated with the deposit remaining amount has been discharged and whether or not to continue the deposit as it is. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 123 for notification. The notification may be notified by voice from a speaker or the like. The display on the liquid crystal display 123 displays a button for inputting that payment is to be continued and a button for inputting that payment is not to be continued.

  When it is determined which input indicating that the deposit is continued or not is performed on the touch panel 124 of the liquid crystal display 123, and when it is determined that the input is not performed (NO in Step Sk3), the CPU 181a The bill recognition unit 180 is controlled so as to be returned. Thereafter, the process returns to the standby state of steps Sb2 to Sb9.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining amount discharge flag is not on (NO in step Sk1), and if it is determined that payment is to be continued (YES in step Sk3), the CPU 181a issues the issuance / payment main. As processing, the following processing is executed (step Sk5).

  In the issuance / payment main processing, first, the amount of money inserted is specified from the input money identification information, and it is determined whether or not there is a member card or visitor card accepted by the card reader / writer 187. .

  When it is determined that there is no member card or visitor card being received, the control unit 181 places the visitor card stored in the card storage unit (not shown) at a predetermined reading position in the card insertion slot 112. The card ID of the visitor card is read out, and an issuance request including the read card ID, the inserted amount, and the device ID of the medal lending machine 100 is transmitted to the card management computer 500.

  In response to the receipt of the issuance request, the card management computer 500 determines whether or not the card ID included in the received issuance request exists in the visitor card table, and if it exists, corresponds to the card ID. Update “Status” of the visitor card table to “In Use”, store the current date and time output from the RTC 181d as the latest issue date and time, and store the received input amount as “Prepaid balance” in “Remaining amount” , “Issue permission” is returned to the medal lending machine 100 of the transmission source of the issue request. If the received card ID does not exist in the visitor card table, “Issuance impossible” is returned.

  In addition, with the transmission of the “issue permission”, the card management computer 500 gives the medal management computer 550 an issuance notification including the latest issuance date and time stored, the card ID included in the received issuance request, and the device ID. By notifying the computer 550, the medal management computer 550 stores the latest issue date / time included in the received issue notification in the latest issue date / time of the visitor saving management table corresponding to the card ID included in the received issue notification. At the same time, the “status” of the unit management table corresponding to the device ID included in the received issue notification is updated to “accepting”, and the received card ID is stored in “reception ID” to update the unit management table. To do.

  In response to the reception of the “issue permission”, the control unit 181 (discharge / issue processing means) of the medal lending machine 100 writes and stores the prepaid balance corresponding to the inserted amount in the visitor card moved to the card insertion slot 112. At the same time, the card ID of the visitor card and the prepaid balance corresponding to the inserted amount are stored in the card table, and the prepaid balance is displayed on the balance indicator, and then the issuing / payment processing is terminated and Sb2 to Sb9 Return to the standby state.

  Further, in the standby state of Sb2 to Sb9 described above, when the player operates the return button 114, a signal from the return button switch 114 ′ for detecting the operation of the return button 114 by the player is controlled. As a result of the input to the unit 181, the control unit 181 determines that there is an operation of the return button in Sb5, proceeds to Sb23, and executes return processing.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the return processing executed in the medal lending machine. With reference to FIG. 14, in this return process, first, the CPU 181a of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 determines whether or not there is a member card or a visitor card being received by the card reader / writer 187 ( Step Sm1). If it does not exist (NO in step Sm1), the operation is invalidated and the standby state of steps Sb2 to Sb9 is restored.

  On the other hand, if it exists (YES in step Sm1), a card lock verification process for verifying whether the card lock function is valid or invalid is executed (step Sm21).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the card lock verification processing executed in the medal lending machine. Referring to FIG. 15, CPU 181a of control unit 181 of medal lending machine 100 determines whether the card lock function is valid or invalid based on the card lock valid flag in the card table of FIG. 4 (step Ss1). If the CPU 181a determines that the card is invalid (NO in step Ss1), the CPU 181a ends the card lock collation process and returns the process to the caller.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is valid (YES in step Ss1), the CPU 181a controls the liquid crystal display 123 so as to notify the player that the portable terminal used for inputting or locking the code number is held up. . Then, the CPU 181a determines whether a personal identification number has been input or whether a portable terminal held up has been detected (step Ss3). If it is determined that there is none (NO in step Ss3), the CPU 181a repeats this process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is any (YES in step Ss3), the CPU 181a determines whether the input personal identification number or the terminal ID of the portable terminal held up matches the personal identification number in the card table of FIG. These are collated (step Ss4). Thereafter, the card lock verification process is terminated, and the process is returned to the caller.

  Returning to FIG. 14, the CPU 181 a of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 determines whether the card lock function is invalid as a result of the card lock verification process or whether the passwords match with each other. If it is determined that the card lock function is valid and the passwords do not match (NO in step Sm22), the CPU 181a controls the liquid crystal display 123 to notify that the card lock function is not matched. (Step Sm23). Thereafter, the CPU 181a returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the card lock function is invalid or matched by collation of the password (YES in step Sm22), the CPU 181a invalidates the operation of the return button 114 and A count prohibition instruction is output to prohibit a new count (step Sm2).

  Then, the CPU 181a of the control unit 181 gives the medal management computer 550 the device ID of the medal lending machine 100, the card ID of the returned card, the number of medals stored in the card table, the number of saved medals (only members) ) And a return notification including the number of jackpots (step Sm3).

  In response to the reception of the return notification, the medal management computer 550 stores the number of medals held in the member saving management table or the visitor saving management table corresponding to the (member) card ID included in the received return notification, and the savings. The number of medals (member only) and the number of jackpots are updated to the number of medals held, the number of saved medals and the number of jackpots included in the received return notification, and the “status” corresponding to the device ID received in the unit management table is set to “standby” The card ID stored in the “accepting ID” is deleted, and an update completion notification is transmitted to the medal lending machine 100 that is the transmission source of the return notification.

  The CPU 181a of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 determines whether or not an update completion notification has been received from the medal management computer 550 (step Sm4). In response to receiving this update completion notification (in response to YES in step Sm4), the CPU 181a of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 determines whether or not the receiving card is a visitor card. (Step Sm11). If it is a visitor card (YES in step Sm11), the cumulative number of illegal medals in the card receiving game information is recorded on the visitor card (step Sm12).

  Then, the CPU 181a determines whether or not the remaining amount discharge flag is on (step Sm13). When it is determined that it is in the on state (YES in step Sm13), the liquid crystal display 123 notifies that the deposit remaining amount correspondence card associated with the deposit remaining amount has been discharged (step Sm14). The notification may be output by voice from a speaker.

  Then, the fact that the card corresponding to the deposit balance is discharged and recorded is recorded in the receiving visitor card (step Sm15). Next, the CPU 181a turns off the remaining amount discharge flag, and deletes the card ID of the stored deposit-amount-compatible card (step Sm16).

  If it is determined that the remaining amount discharge flag is not on (NO in step Sm13), and after step Sm16, the CPU 181a outputs a discharge instruction to the card reader / writer 187, and the received visitor card or membership card is carded. It is discharged from the insertion port 112 (step Sm17).

  After the card is ejected, the CPU 181a transmits information for aggregation relating to the ejected card to the medal management computer 550 (step Sm17a). The “aggregation information” is information used for a determination process and an aggregation process (see the flows in FIGS. 28 and 29) described later, which are performed by the medal management computer 550. In the process of step Sm17, as information for aggregation, “card ID”, “game model and game machine number”, “game start time and game end time by game machine number”, “input amount by game machine number” , Information such as “ratio between the number of medals paid out and the number of medals paid out by game machine number” is transmitted. The “model” used in the present embodiment may be the type of gaming machine itself, or may be the type of series including the model of gaming machine.

  After transmitting the totaling information to the medal management computer 550, the CPU 181a resets the card table, cancels the invalidation of the operation of the return button 114, validates it, and cancels the prohibition of counting (step Sm18). Then, the process returns to the standby state of steps Sb2 to Sb9.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to grasp and manage how many illegal medals are counted by a predetermined player by recording the cumulative number of illegal medals in the card receiving game information on the visitor card.

  In addition, when the player operates the replay button 121 in the above-described standby state of Sb2 to Sb9, the replay operation information is controlled from the replay operation board 185 that detects the operation of the replay button 121. As a result of the input to the unit 181, the control unit 181 determines that there is an operation of the replay button 121 in Sb6, proceeds to Sb24, and executes replay processing.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the replay processing executed in the medal lending machine. Referring to FIG. 16, in the replay process, first, the CPU 181a of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 executes the replay main process (step Sp1).

  In the replay main process, the payout device 182 is controlled so that the number of medals or the number of saved medals managed by the medal management computer 550 is subtracted and the subtracted amount is paid out. When there are medals, the medals are paid out, and when there are no medals and there are saved medals, the medals are paid out. If there is none, nothing is paid out even if the replay button 121 is operated.

  After the replay main process, the CPU 181a determines whether or not the number of medals has become 0 (step Sp2). If it is determined that the number of medals has become 0 (YES in step Sp2), the CPU 181a notifies the liquid crystal display 123 of the fact that the deposit remaining amount correspondence card associated with the deposit remaining amount has been discharged. (Step Sp4). The notification may be output by voice from a speaker.

  Next, the CPU 181a turns off the remaining amount discharge flag, and deletes the card ID of the stored deposit-amount-compatible card (step Sp5). When it is determined that the number of medals is not 0 (NO in step Sp2) and after step Sp5, the process returns to the standby state of steps Sb2 to Sb9.

  Further, when a medal is inserted into the counting device 190 in the above-described standby state of Sb2 to Sb9, a detection signal is input to the control unit 181 from the counting device 190 that has detected the insertion of the medal. The unit 181 determines that the medal insertion has been detected in Sb7, proceeds to Sb25, and executes a counting process described later (see FIG. 17).

  Further, in a standby state of Sb2 to Sb9 described above, when a predetermined error signal is input from each device to the control unit 181, the control unit 181 determines that an error has been detected in Sb8, and proceeds to Sb26 to report an error. Execute the process.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the counting process executed by the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100. In the counting process, the control unit 181 executes the processes Sc1 to Sc13 described below.

  First, in Sc1 of the counting process, the control unit 181 determines whether or not a member card or a visitor card is being received. If the member card or the visitor card is being accepted, the process proceeds to Sc2. If the member card or the visitor card is not being accepted, the process proceeds to Sc11. Note that in Sc11, the control unit 181 executes a notification that prompts the player to insert a member card or a visitor card by lighting the status notification lamp 111 or the like, and ends the process.

  In this embodiment, only when the member card or the visitor card is being accepted, the process proceeds to the steps after Sc2 and the medal counting process is executed. The counting process may be executed even when a medal is inserted when not being accepted. In this case, if a membership card or a visitor card is not received when an inserted medal is detected, a counting process is executed, and after the counting process is completed, a visitor card is issued, and a medal associated with the visitor card is held. What is necessary is just to memorize | store a number.

  In Sc2, the control unit 181 resets the value of the continuous illegal medal counter in the counter information (see FIG. 4D) and proceeds to Sc3. In Sc3, the control unit 181 acquires medal determination information from the counting device 190, and proceeds to Sc4. The medal determination information acquired from the counting device 190 includes medal authenticity information (information on whether a medal is a regular medal or an illegal medal) determined based on a medal image photographed by the medal photographing camera 190c.

  In Sc4, the control unit 181 adds 1 to the counted total number of medals in the medal information (see FIG. 4C) and proceeds to Sc5. In Sc5, the control unit 181 adds 1 to the number of medals held in the card table (see FIG. 4A), and proceeds to Sc6.

  In Sc6, the control unit 181 determines whether or not the counted medal is an illegal medal based on the medal determination information acquired from the counting device 190. Here, the control unit 181 refers to the authenticity information of the medal included in the medal determination information, and proceeds to Sc12 if it is an illegal medal, and proceeds to Sc7 if it is a regular medal.

  In Sc12, the control unit 181 performs an illegal medal process described later, and proceeds to Sc13. In Sc13, the control unit 181 executes a medal storage process, which will be described later, and proceeds to Sc9.

  In Sc7, the control unit 181 resets the value of the continuous illegal medal counter in the counter information (see FIG. 4D) and proceeds to Sc8. In Sc8, the control unit 181 discharges the medal determined to be a regular medal from the discharge port 192 to the game island, and proceeds to Sc9.

  In Sc9, the control unit 181 determines whether there are medals that have not yet been counted among the medals inserted into the counting device 190. If there are no uncounted medals, the process proceeds to Sc10. If there are uncounted medals, the process returns to Sc3 and repeats the processes Sc3 to Sc9, Sc12, and Sc13 until there are no uncounted medals.

  In Sc10, the control unit 181 transmits update information of each table, information of a full tank notification flag described later, a notification image described later, and the like to the medal management computer 550 and ends the process.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the illegal medal process executed by the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100. In the illegal medal process, the control unit 181 executes the processes of Sd1 to Sd18 described below.

  First, in Sd1 of the illegal medal process, the control unit 181 uses the face image capturing camera 188 to capture the face image of the player who has inserted the illegal medal, and proceeds to Sd2. In Sd2, the control unit 181 obtains the medal image used for determining the authenticity of the medal from the counting device 190, and proceeds to Sd3.

  In Sd3, the control unit 181 generates a single notification image by combining the player's face image and the medal image in parallel, stores this notification image in the RAM 181b, and proceeds to Sd4. In Sd4, the control unit 181 adds 1 to the total number of illegal medals in the medal information (see FIG. 4C), and proceeds to Sd5.

  In Sd5, the control unit 181 adds 1 to the continuous illegal medal counter in the counter information (see FIG. 4D), and proceeds to Sd6. In Sd6, the control unit 181 adds 1 to the cumulative number of illegal medals in the card receiving game information (see FIG. 4B) and proceeds to Sd7.

  In Sd7, the control unit 181 determines whether or not the value of the cumulative number of illegal medals in the card receiving game information (see FIG. 4B) is a set threshold value. In the present embodiment, when the cumulative value determined as an illegal medal after the player inserts a member card or a visitor card becomes 10, the threshold value is set for the cumulative illegal medal number. If the accumulated illegal medal number is a set threshold value (if 10), the process proceeds to Sd8, and if the accumulated illegal medal number is not a set threshold value (less than 10), the process proceeds to Sd8. Proceed to Sd15.

  In Sd8, the control unit 181 subtracts the value of the cumulative number of illegal medals from the number of medals held in the card table (see FIG. 4A) and proceeds to Sd9. In the present embodiment, if an illegal medal is included in the medals paid out and counted from the slot machine 1, the illegal medal is also counted if the illegal medal detection notification condition (inappropriate condition) is not satisfied. A player who uses an unauthorized medal unintentionally is prevented from being disadvantaged, and when the unauthorized medal detection notification condition is satisfied, the cumulative number of unauthorized medals counted up to that point becomes invalid. It is possible to prevent the number of held medals from being added due to illegal medals.

  In Sd9, the control unit 181 resets the value of the cumulative number of illegal medals in the card receiving game information (see FIG. 4B), and proceeds to Sd10. In Sd10, the control unit 181 resets the value of the continuous illegal medal counter in the counter information (see FIG. 4D), and proceeds to Sd11.

  In Sd15, the control unit 181 determines whether or not the value of the continuous illegal medal counter in the counter information (see FIG. 4D) is a set threshold value. In the present embodiment, when an illegal medal is detected three times in succession, the value of the consecutive illegal medal counter is set as a threshold value. When the value of the consecutive illegal medal counter is the set threshold value (when it is 3 times), the process proceeds to Sd8, and when the value of the consecutive illegal medal counter value is not the set threshold value (when it is less than 3 times). Proceed to Sd16.

  In Sd16, the control unit 181 determines whether or not the value of the total number of illegal medals in the medal information (see FIG. 4C) is a set threshold value. In the present embodiment, when the total number of medals determined as illegal medals by the counting device 190 from the time when the game hall starts business is 10, the threshold value for which the total number of illegal medals is set. It becomes. If the total illegal medal count value is a set threshold value (if 10), the process proceeds to Sd11, and if the total illegal medal count value is not a set threshold value (less than 10), the process proceeds to Sd11. The process ends.

  In Sd11, the control unit 181 determines whether or not an unauthorized notification has already been sent to the medal management computer 550. If the notification of unauthorized notification has already been made, the process is terminated, and if the notification of unauthorized notification has not been notified yet, the process proceeds to Sd12.

  In Sd12, the control unit 181 sends a fraud notification notifying the medal management computer 550 that a fraudulent medal is being used, and proceeds to Sd13. In Sd13, the control unit 181 turns on the state notification lamp 111 and proceeds to Sd14. In addition, when the state notification lamp 111 is turned on, if it is turned on in a manner that clearly notifies the abnormal situation (for example, fast blinking or red display), an illegal player who uses an illegal medal is illegal. Since it is noticed that the notification notification is being performed and it may be escaped, it is difficult to notice that the unauthorized player is notified of the unauthorized notification when the state notification lamp 111 is turned on. It is made to light in a mode (for example, slow blinking or blue display).

  The medal management computer 550 that has received the fraud notification notification from the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 issues a notification request for requesting the hall computer 540 to notify the store clerk. And the machine number of the slot machine 1 corresponding to the machine 100.

  In addition, the hall computer 540 that has received the notification request from the medal management computer 550 generates an automatic voice message to notify that, together with the machine number of the slot machine 1 corresponding to the medal lending machine 100 in which the illegal medal is used. Then, an automatic voice message is transmitted to the income 9 worn by the store clerk via the wireless broadcasting system. The store clerk who receives the notification through the income 9 can specify the player who uses the illegal medal. In addition, the hall computer 540 operates the monitoring camera system 21 to automatically shoot (or record) a zoom-in video of the slot machine 1 corresponding to the medal lending machine 100 in which the illegal medal is used. Then, the store clerk can identify an unauthorized player and monitor (or record) the behavior through the monitoring camera system 21.

  In Sd14, the control unit 181 determines whether or not the counting device 190 has been selected to stop counting (error stop) when an illegal medal is detected. If the error stop is selected, the process proceeds to Sd17. If the error stop is not selected, the process is terminated.

  In Sd17, the control unit 181 transmits update information of each table, information on a full tank notification flag, which will be described later, a notification image, and the like to the medal management computer 550, and proceeds to Sd18. In Sd18, the control unit 181 performs a count stop process in which the counting device 190 stops counting medals. This counting stop process is maintained until the store clerk operates the reset switch 186 (see FIG. 3) of the medal lending machine 100.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a medal storage process executed by the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100. In the medal storage process, the control unit 181 executes the processes of Se1 to Se14 described below.

  First, in Se1 of medal storage processing, the control unit 181 determines whether or not “reservation part invalid” is set. Here, if “reservoir invalid” is not set, the process proceeds to Se2. If “reservoir invalid” is set, the process proceeds to Se14.

  In Se2, the control unit 181 determines whether or not the full tank notification flag is set. If the full tank notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to Se3. If the full tank notification flag is set, the process proceeds to Se14.

  In Se14, the control unit 181 causes the medal determined to be an illegal medal to be discharged from the discharge port 192 to the game island, that is, ends the process without switching the flow path by the flow path switch 190d via the counting device 190. To do.

  In Se3, the control unit 181 switches the medal flow path by the above-described flow path switch 190d via the counting device 190 so that the medal determined to be an illegal medal is stored in the medal storage box. Proceed to In Se4, the control unit 181 adds 1 to the total number of medals stored in the medal information (see FIG. 4C) (storage medium counting means) and proceeds to Se5.

  In Se5, the control unit 181 determines whether or not the medal determined to be an illegal medal is a medal brought from another area of the own store, that is, the own store medal. Here, if it is a local store medal, the process proceeds to Se6, and 1 is added to the number of stored local medals stored in the medal information (see FIG. 4C), and the process proceeds to Se7. If it is not the own store medal, the process proceeds to Se11, 1 is added to the number of false medals stored in the medal information (see FIG. 4C), and the process proceeds to Se7. In the present embodiment, the own store medals and the fake medals are counted, respectively, and it is easy to understand how many of the illegal medals stored in the medal storage box are the own store medals. Thus, it is possible to return to the area that is collected early and determined as an appropriate medal.

  In Se7, the control unit 181 determines whether or not the total number of medals stored in the medal information (see FIG. 4C) is the first threshold (full tank) (first determination means). In the present embodiment, when the total number of medals stored, which is the number of medals stored in the medal storage box, is 100, it is determined to be the first threshold (full tank). Here, when the total medal storage number is the first threshold (full tank) (when it is 100), the process proceeds to Se8, and when the total medal storage number is not the first threshold (full tank) (less than 100 sheets). If there is, the process ends.

  In Se8, the control unit 181 sets a full tank notification flag and proceeds to Se9. In Se9, the control unit 181 turns on the state notification lamp 111 (first notification means) and proceeds to Se10.

  In Se10, the control unit 181 determines whether or not “error stop when the storage unit is full” is set. Here, if the error stop when the storage unit is full is set, the process proceeds to Se12. If the error stop is not set when the storage unit is full, the process is terminated.

  In Se12, the control unit 181 transmits update information of each table, information on the full tank notification flag, a notification image, and the like to the medal management computer 550, and proceeds to Se13. In Se13, the control unit 181 performs a count stop process in which the counting device 190 stops counting medals. This counting stop process is maintained until the store clerk operates the reset switch 186 (see FIG. 3) of the medal lending machine 100.

  In the present embodiment, a closing-related process request for making a request to execute a closing-related process (business closing process) from the medal management computer 550 to each medal lending machine 100 when the game hall is closed (when the business is closed). (Predetermined signal) is transmitted. The control unit 181 of each medal lending machine 100 that has received this tightening related process request executes a tightening related process (business closing process).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a tightening related process executed by the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100. In the tightening related process, the control unit 181 executes processes Sf1 to Sf4 described below.

  First, in Sf1 of the tightening related process, the control unit 181 transmits various histories. For example, information such as a prepaid balance usage history is transmitted to the card management computer 500, and data such as forced cancellation history data in the absence of seat is transmitted to both the card management computer 500 and the medal management computer 550, and the process proceeds to Sf2. .

  In Sf2, the control unit 181 determines whether or not the total number of medals stored in the medal information (see FIG. 4C) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (second threshold) (second determination unit). In this embodiment, when the total number of medals stored as the number of illegal medals stored in the medal storage box is 50 or more, it is determined to be the second threshold value. Here, if the total number of medals is greater than or equal to the second threshold (if it is greater than or equal to 50), the process proceeds to Sf3. If the total number of medals is not the second threshold (if less than 50), processing is performed. Exit.

  In Sf3, the control unit 181 turns on the state notification lamp 111 (second notification means) and proceeds to Sf4. In Sf4, the control unit 181 transmits a notification notifying the medal management computer 550 that the number of illegal medals stored in the medal storage box is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (second threshold), and ends the process.

  FIG. 21 is a display screen diagram illustrating an example of a menu screen displayed on the display 123 of the medal lending machine 100. Referring to FIG. 21, the menu screen includes a “remaining amount withdrawal” button, an “insert after card” button, a “small amount lending” button, a “card lock” button, a “mob ball split” button, and an “information inquiry”. A button is displayed.

  In addition, in the standby state of Sb2 to Sb9 in FIG. 11 described above, when the player operates the touch panel 124 (YES in Sb9), the control unit 181 advances the process to Sb27 and performs the touch panel operation process. Execute.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the touch panel operation processing executed in the medal lending machine 100. This touch panel operation process is a process executed in step Sb27 in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 22, first, the CPU 181 a of the control unit 181 of the medal lending machine 100 determines whether or not an operation of the “remaining amount withdrawal” button displayed on the liquid crystal display 123 is detected on the touch panel 124 (step). Sg1). If it is determined that the “remaining amount withdrawal” button has been operated (YES in step Sg1), the CPU 181a executes remaining amount withdrawal processing (step Sg11).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the remaining amount extraction processing executed in the medal lending machine 100. Referring to FIG. 23, first, the CPU 181a invalidates the operation of the lending button 116 (step Sh1).

  As a result, it is necessary to operate the return button 114 after this, but the loan button 116 is erroneously operated, and medals are lent out using the deposit amount that is to be taken out now. Can be prevented. Further, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation caused by the close positions of the return button 114 and the lending button 116.

  Next, the CPU 181a refers to the card table of FIG. 4A to determine whether or not there is a prepaid balance (payment balance) (step Sh2). If it is determined that there is no payment (NO in step Sh2), the remaining payment cannot be taken out, so the CPU 181a notifies the liquid crystal display 123 that there is no remaining payment and the withdrawal of the remaining payment is to be stopped (step). Sh3). Thereafter, the CPU 181a advances the process to be executed to step Sh19.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a deposit remaining amount (YES in step Sh2), the CPU 181a determines whether or not there is a medal (step Sh4). If it is determined that there is no (NO in step Sh4), there is no need to issue a card for possession medal even if the remaining deposit amount is taken out, so the CPU 181a has a liquid crystal display indicating that there is no possession medal and the withdrawal of the remaining deposit amount is cancelled. The information is displayed on the device 123 and notified (step Sh5). Thereafter, the CPU 181a advances the process to be executed to step Sh19.

  If it is determined that there are medals (YES in step Sh4), the CPU 181a executes the same processing as in steps Sm21 to Sm23 in FIG. 14 (steps Sh21 to Sh23). If it is determined that the card lock function is valid and the passwords do not match (NO in step Sh22), the CPU 181a controls the liquid crystal display 123 to notify that the card lock function is not matched. (Step Sh23). Thereafter, the CPU 181a advances the process to be executed to step Sh19.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 181a determines that the card lock function is invalid or has been matched by collation of the personal identification number (YES in step Sh22), the CPU 181a controls to display on the liquid crystal display 123 that the return button 114 is operated. (Step Sh6).

  In the remaining amount withdrawal process, even if the card lock function is valid, the password is not verified. If the card lock function is valid, the process cannot proceed to step Sh6 and the card lock function is invalidated. Only in the case where it is determined that it is determined, the process may proceed to step Sh6 and subsequent steps. In other words, the remaining amount may not be taken out unless the card lock function is disabled in advance.

  Then, the CPU 181a determines whether or not the return button 114 has been operated (step Sh7). When determining that there is no operation (NO in step Sh7), the CPU 181a determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed (step Sh8). This predetermined time is set to be shorter than the time-out time for the input operation of the ball splitting process in step Sg15 in FIG. Thereby, the time when a game is not performed can be shortened as much as possible. If it has not elapsed (if NO is determined in step Sh8), the processes in steps Sh7 and Sh8 are repeated.

  If it is determined that the predetermined time has passed without the return button 114 being operated (YES in step Sh8), the CPU 181a notifies the liquid crystal display 123 that the withdrawal of the remaining amount of money is to be stopped due to the time being over. (Step Sh9). Thereafter, the CPU 181a advances the process to be executed to step Sh19.

  If it is determined that the return button 114 has been operated before the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in step Sh7), the CPU 181a determines whether the member card is being received (step Sh11).

  If it is determined that the member card is being accepted (YES in step Sh11), the CPU 181a transmits to the card management computer 500 that the card is a deposit balance corresponding card and the deposit balance.

  In the card management computer 500, as shown in FIG. 6A, the prepaid balance corresponding to the card ID of the card in the member card table is updated to the received deposit balance, and the deposit balance correspondence flag is turned on. Change to (value "1").

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the membership card is not being accepted, that is, the visitor card is being accepted (NO in step Sh11), the CPU 181a informs the card management computer 500 that the card is a deposit-amount-compatible card and the deposit balance. The information is transmitted for registration, and the information is recorded on the visitor card (step Sh13).

  In the card management computer 500, as shown in FIG. 6B, the prepaid balance corresponding to the card ID of the card in the visitor card table is updated to the received deposit balance, and the deposit balance correspondence flag is turned on. Change to (value "1").

  After Step Sh12 and Step Sh13, the CPU 181a causes the RAM 181b to store the card ID of the deposit remaining amount correspondence card (Step Sh14). Next, the CPU 181a controls the card reader / writer 187 to discharge the member card or the visitor card that is being accepted as a deposit remaining amount correspondence card (step Sh15). Next, the CPU 181a turns on a remaining amount discharge flag indicating that the deposit remaining amount correspondence card has been discharged (step Sh16).

  Then, the CPU 181a deletes the deposit remaining amount stored in the RAM 181b (step Sh17). Next, since the CPU 181a has a medal number, the card ID is assigned to the medal management computer 550 in order to move the visitor card stored in the card reader / writer 187 to the read / write position and perform the issuing process. If it can be issued, the number of medals and the card ID are transmitted to the medal management computer 550, and the number of medals is recorded on the visitor card (step Sh18).

  In step Sh19, the CPU 181a validates the operation of the lending button 116. Thereafter, the CPU 181a returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG.

  As described above, the remaining amount of medals remains in the medal lending machine 100 only by operating the “remaining amount withdrawal” button in step Sg1 in FIG. 22 and the return button 114 in step Sh7 in FIG. Can be discharged. In the case of holding ball split or prepaid balance split, which will be described later, in addition to the operation for instructing splitting, it is necessary to perform an operation for specifying the quantity to be split. As a result, when the remaining amount is discharged with the number of medals remaining, it is possible to perform a simple operation without requiring a complicated operation of specifying the quantity.

  Returning to FIG. 22, when it is determined that the “remaining amount withdrawal” button is not operated (NO in step Sg 1), the CPU 181 a operates the “insert after card” button displayed on the liquid crystal display 123 on the touch panel 124. It is determined whether or not it has been detected (step Sg2). When determining that the “insert after card” button has been operated (YES in step Sg2), the CPU 181a executes post-card insertion processing (step Sg12).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of post-card insertion processing executed in the medal lending machine 100. Referring to FIG. 24, first, CPU 181a determines whether or not a member card is being accepted (step Sj1). If it is determined that the membership card is being accepted (YES in step Sj1), the CPU 181a displays on the liquid crystal display 123 that the acceptance of the operation of the post-card insertion button is stopped because the membership card is being accepted. Notification is made (step Sj2). Thereafter, the process to be executed is returned to the touch panel operation process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when determining that the membership card is not being accepted (NO in step Sj1), the CPU 181a determines whether or not there are counted medals stored in the RAM 181b (step Sj3).

  If it is determined that there are no medals (NO in step Sj3), the CPU 181a notifies the liquid crystal display 123 that there is no medals and the acceptance of the post-card insertion button operation is stopped (step Sj4). ). Thereafter, the process to be executed is returned to the touch panel operation process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there are medals (YES in step Sj3), the same processing as in steps Sm21 to Sm23 of FIG. 14 is executed (steps Sj21 to Sj23). If it is determined that the card lock function is valid and the passwords do not match (NO in step Sj22), the CPU 181a controls the liquid crystal display 123 to notify that the card lock function is not matched. (Step Sj23). Thereafter, the CPU 181a returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 181a determines that the card lock function is invalid or has been matched by collation of the password (YES in step Sj22), the CPU 181a changes the visitor card at the reading position of the card reader / writer 187 to invalid, Return to the card storage unit (step Sj5). Then, the CPU 181a displays on the liquid crystal display 123 that a membership card or a visitor card is to be inserted (step Sj6).

  Next, the CPU 181a determines whether or not a card has been received (step Sj7). When determining that it has not been received (NO in step Sj7), the CPU 181a determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed (step Sj8). If it has not elapsed (if NO is determined in step Sj8), the processes in steps Sj7 and Sj8 are repeated.

  If the CPU 181a determines that the predetermined time has passed without accepting the card (YES in step Sj8), the CPU 181a notifies the liquid crystal display 123 that the insertion after the card is canceled due to the time being over (step). Sj9). Thereafter, the process to be executed is returned to the touch panel operation process of FIG.

  If it is determined that the card has been received before the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in step Sj7), the CPU 181a determines whether or not the remaining amount discharge flag stored in the RAM 181b is in an on state (step Sj11). .

  When it is determined that the remaining amount discharge flag is on (YES in step Sj11), the CPU 181a determines whether or not the accepted card is a deposit remaining amount correspondence card (step Sj12). Whether or not the card is a deposit remaining amount correspondence card is determined by inquiring the card management computer 500 and confirming whether or not the deposit amount correspondence flag of the member card table or the visitor card table described in FIG. 6 is in an ON state. Is done.

  If the CPU 181a determines that the card is a deposit-amount-compatible card (YES in step Sj12), the CPU 181a determines whether or not the card ID of the received card matches the card ID of the deposit-amount-compatible card stored in the RAM 181b. (Step Sj13).

  If it is determined that the card ID of the reception card matches that stored (YES in step Sj13), the CPU 181a stores the remaining balance corresponding flag stored in the card management computer 500 and the card in the case of a visitor card. The recorded deposit balance correspondence flag is turned off (step Sj14).

  It should be noted that even when the deposit remaining amount correspondence flag is turned off, the history that the deposit remaining amount correspondence flag is turned on or off may be stored. Thereby, it is possible to grasp how many times the “remaining amount withdrawal” operation is performed for the card during a predetermined period (a specific day or a certain period).

  Then, the CPU 181a turns off the remaining amount discharge flag stored in the RAM 181b, and deletes the card ID of the deposit remaining amount corresponding card (step Sj15).

  After step Sj15 and when the remaining amount discharge flag is not on (NO in step Sj11), the CPU 181a makes the medal management computer 550 perform “summing processing” in FIG. 4 (a) of the RAM 181b of the medal lending machine 100. ) Stored in the card table is transmitted to the medal management computer 550 in association with the card ID of the accepted card. If the received card is a visitor card, the number of held medals is represented by the visitor. Recording on the card (step Sj16).

  The “summing process” refers to a process of adding up the number of medals associated with a plurality of cards and associating them with one card. In the present embodiment, medal management computer 550 stores the total number of medals in the savings management table (member savings management table or visitor savings management table) in FIG. 8 based on information from medal lending machine 100. . That is, when the medal management computer 550 receives the information transmitted by the medal lending machine 100 in step Sj15, the medal number of the card (visitor card) previously inserted is inserted later based on the information. A process of adding the number of medals held by the card (member card or visitor card) and storing it in association with the card ID inserted later is performed on the saving management table of FIG. The medal management computer 550 deletes (invalidates) information on cards that become unnecessary when the number of held medals becomes 0 from the saving management table of FIG. 8, and displays information on cards whose number of held medals increases due to addition. 8 is left in the savings management table. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the previously inserted card becomes a card that is invalidated after addition (hereinafter also referred to as “invalid card”), and the card that is inserted later remains after addition (hereinafter “remaining card”). "). Further, the medal lending machine 100 returns the invalid card to the card storage unit and holds the remaining card at the reading position of the card reader / writer 187, thereby making the plurality of cards into one card.

  After step Sj16, the CPU 181a transmits to the medal management computer 550 information for aggregation regarding the cards (invalid cards and remaining cards) to be added (step Sj16a). “Aggregating information” is information used for the later-described determination process and aggregation process (see the flow of FIGS. 28 and 29) performed by the medal management computer 550, as in step Sm17a of FIG. In the process of step Sj16a, information such as “total time”, “invalid card ID”, and “remaining card ID” is transmitted as the information for aggregation.

  After step Sj16a, the CPU 181a causes the card inserted later (the card returned to the card storage unit) to take over the setting and processing of the specific function (step Sj20).

  Specifically, if the specific function is the card lock function, the card lock valid flag that was inserted first (previous card) is transferred to the card that was inserted later (later card) and accepted. If the received card is not a member card, the PIN of the previous card is transferred to the subsequent card.

  When the specific function is the theft card restriction function, the theft card flag of the previous card is transferred to the subsequent card. If the specific function is a small-scale lending function, the small card lending valid flag of the previous card is transferred to the subsequent card.

  When the specific function is the game history totaling function, the history totaling process executed on the previous card is handed over to the subsequent card. That is, the number of big hits and the number of ARTs, which are the game histories accumulated in the history aggregation process, are taken over. In this takeover, for example, when a card is inserted later in the middle of the big hit gaming state and the ART state, the number of the gaming state in the middle is not double counted.

  This history tabulation process is managed by a management device such as the medal management computer 500. That is, the number of big hits is stored in the member saving management table and the visitor saving management table of FIG. 8 of the medal management computer 500. Then, when a history totaling process executed for the previous card is taken over by the later card, the management device such as the medal management computer 500 stores the number of jackpots in association with the card ID of the later card. By doing so, it is managed that the process in which the function for the previous card is executed is taken over for the subsequent card.

  If the specific function is the possession ball payout function, the possession ball payout process executed on the previous card is taken over. For example, in accordance with the operation of the replay button 121, when the ball payout process for returning the possessed medals or the saving medals is executed, the number of possessed medals and the saving medals satisfies the number corresponding to the lending unit amount. If there is not enough possession medals and saving medals in the subsequent card, the post-card insertion process is executed if there is not, and if there is a shortage of medal and saving medals, the lending unit amount summed up with the previous card and the subsequent card Held medals and saving medals are paid out.

  After step Sj20, the CPU 181a returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG. 22 which is the caller of the post-card insertion process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the card is not a deposit remaining amount corresponding card (NO in step Sj12) or does not match the stored card ID (NO in step Sj13), the received card corresponds to the correct deposit remaining amount. The fact that it is not a card is displayed and notified on the liquid crystal display 123 (step Sj17). Then, the fact that an error has occurred is notified by the liquid crystal display 123 and the speaker (step Sj18).

  Then, the CPU 181a determines whether or not an error reset operation has been performed by the store clerk (step Sj19). When determining that the reset operation has been performed (step Sj19), the CPU 181a returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG. Thereby, the store clerk can cope with the situation where a player may illegally acquire a medal.

  In the post-card insertion process shown in FIG. 24, when there are medals, the process of associating the number of medals with the card inserted later is performed. On the other hand, when there are no medals, even if there is a prepaid balance, the process of associating the prepaid balance with a card inserted later is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when there are no medals, if there is a prepaid balance, a process for associating the prepaid balance with a card inserted later may be performed.

  Returning to FIG. 22, when it is determined that the “insert after card” button is not operated (NO in step Sg 2), the CPU 181 a operates the touch panel 124 to operate the “small amount lending” button displayed on the liquid crystal display 123. It is determined whether or not it has been detected (step Sg3). If it is determined that the “small amount lending” button has been operated (YES in step Sg3), the CPU 181a executes a small amount lending process (step Sg13).

  In the small amount lending process, a medal of a smaller amount than the number of medals lent out by operating the normal lending button 116 is lent. For example, normally, medals M (for example, 50) corresponding to 1,000 yen are lent out, but in the small amount lent processing executed by operating the “small amount lending” button, medals M (for example, 200 yen) (for example, 10) are lent out. In this small amount lending process, the rented amount may be set in advance by the store clerk or may be set by the player.

  Further, in the small amount lending process, only the lending amount is set to be smaller than usual. After the small amount lending process is executed, the lending button 116 is operated so that a small amount of medals can be lent. Good. In this case, the loan amount may be returned to the normal amount by executing a small amount loan process next. This makes it possible to borrow a small amount while avoiding a wasteful amount such as borrowing up to a normal amount in the case where a small amount of medals is found due to the big hit.

  If it is determined that the “small amount lending” button has not been operated (NO in step Sg3), the CPU 181a determines whether or not the operation of the “card lock” button displayed on the liquid crystal display 123 has been detected on the touch panel 124. (Step Sg4). When determining that the “card lock” button has been operated (YES in step Sg4), the CPU 181a executes a card lock process (step Sg14).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the contents of the card lock process executed in the medal lending machine. Referring to FIG. 25, in the card lock process, the accepted card is locked so that it cannot be returned simply by operating return button 114. Specifically, a password is set. Thus, when the return button 114 is operated, the password is requested to be input, and when the correct password is input, the accepted card is ejected. Further, in the card lock process, when the identification information of the portable terminal is received from the portable terminal incorporating the non-contact IC chip, the card is locked and the return button 114 is operated. If the identification information is accepted, the accepted card may be ejected. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the accepted card from being stolen.

  First, the same processing as Step Sm21 to Step Sm23 of FIG. 14 is executed (Step Sq1 to Step Sq3). If it is determined that the card lock function is valid and the passwords do not match (NO in step Sq2), the CPU 181a controls the liquid crystal display 123 to notify that the card lock function is not matched. (Step Sq3). Thereafter, the CPU 181a returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG. 22 which is the calling source of the card lock process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the card lock function is invalid or matched by the collation of the personal identification number (YES in step Sq2), the CPU 181a determines whether the member card is being accepted (step Sq4).

  If it is determined that the membership card is being accepted (YES in step Sq4), the CPU 181a controls the liquid crystal display 123 to display a message confirming whether the card can be locked (step Sq5). Then, it is determined whether or not the selection of whether or not to lock the card is “YES” (step Sq6). If it is determined that the selection is not “YES” (NO in step Sq6), the CPU 181a returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the selection is “YES” (YES in step Sq6), the CPU 181a turns on the card lock valid flag of the card in the card table of FIG. 4A (step Sq7) and validates it. To the card management computer 500 (step Sq8). In response to this reception, the CPU 502 of the card management computer 500 turns on the card lock valid flag of the member card table or visitor card table of FIG. Thereafter, the CPU 181a of the medal lending machine 100 returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when determining that the membership card is not being accepted (NO in step Sq4), the CPU 181a determines whether or not the visitor card is being accepted (step Sq11). If it is determined that the visitor card is not being received (NO in step Sq11), the CPU 181a returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the visitor card is being received (YES in step Sq11), the CPU 181a changes the lock method to a method using a personal identification number or a method using a portable terminal incorporating a non-contact IC chip. The liquid crystal display 123 is controlled so as to display that it is to be selected (step Sq12).

  First, the CPU 181a determines whether or not a method using a personal identification number has been selected (step Sq13). When determining that it is not selected (NO in step Sq13), the CPU 181a determines whether or not a portable terminal incorporating a non-contact IC chip is detected (step Sq14). When determining that it has not been detected (NO in step Sq14), the CPU 181a returns the process to be executed to step Sq13.

  When determining that the mobile terminal is detected (YES in step Sq14), the CPU 181a acquires the terminal ID of the mobile terminal from the contact IC chip of the mobile terminal (step Sq15). Then, the CPU 181a turns on the card lock validity flag of the card in the card table of FIG. 4 (a), stores the acquired terminal ID as a personal identification number (step Sq16), and indicates that it has been activated and the acquired terminal ID. The data is transmitted to the card management computer 500 (step Sq17). With this reception, the CPU 502 of the card management computer 500 turns on the card lock valid flag of the member card table or visitor card table of FIG. 6 and stores the terminal ID as a personal identification number. Thereafter, the CPU 181a of the medal lending machine 100 returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the method using the password is selected as the lock method (YES in step Sq13), the CPU 181a controls the liquid crystal display 123 to display the password input screen (step Sq21). Then, the CPU 181a determines whether or not a personal identification number has been input (step Sq22). When determining that it has not been input (NO in step Sq22), CPU 181a repeats the process of step Sq22.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a password has been input (YES in step Sq22), the CPU 181a turns on the card lock valid flag of the card in the card table of FIG. 4A and stores the input password. (Step Sq23), the fact that it has been validated and the input personal identification number are transmitted to the card management computer 500 (Step Sq24). With this reception, the CPU 502 of the card management computer 500 turns on the card lock valid flag of the member card table or visitor card table of FIG. 6 and stores the password. Thereafter, the CPU 181a of the medal lending machine 100 returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG.

  When the card lock function is enabled, it is preferable to display a display (for example, a symbol) indicating that the card lock function is enabled on the display 123. Thereby, the player can recognize that the card lock function is effective.

  Returning to FIG. 22, if it is determined that the “card lock” button has not been operated (NO in step Sg 4), the CPU 181 a operates the “divide ball” button displayed on the liquid crystal display 123 on the touch panel 124. It is determined whether or not it has been detected (step Sg5). When determining that the “divide ball” button has been operated (YES in step Sg5), the CPU 181a executes a ball division process (step Sg15).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the coin splitting process (hereinafter also simply referred to as “dividing process”) executed in the medal lending machine. “Dividing process” means a process of dividing the number of medals of one card (dividing source card) and associating it with a plurality of cards. In the present embodiment, as the dividing process, among the number of medals held on the accepted membership card (hereinafter referred to as “dividing source card”), a part of the number of medals is changed to another new visitor card (hereinafter referred to as “dividing destination” And the remaining number of medals remains on the original card. The result of the division process is transmitted to the medal management computer 550 and stored in the saving management table in FIG. In addition, the medal lending machine 100 discharges the division destination card and holds the division source card at the reading position of the card reader / writer 187, so that one card becomes a plurality of cards.

  Referring to FIG. 26, in the possession ball dividing process, the number of medals designated by the player in the current number of medals or the number of saved medals is divided by associating it with another visitor card. The number of medals to be divided may be designated as a numerical value or selectable from choices.

  First, the same processing as Step Sm21 to Step Sm23 of FIG. 14 is executed (Step Sr1 to Step Sr3). When it is determined that the card lock function is valid and the passwords do not match (NO in step Sr2), the CPU 181a controls the liquid crystal display 123 to notify that the card lock function is not matched. (Step Sr3). Thereafter, the CPU 181a returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG. 22 which is the calling source of the card lock process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the card lock function is invalid or matched by the collation of the passwords (YES in step Sr2), the CPU 181a determines whether the number of medals is more than twice the number corresponding to the lending unit amount. It is determined whether or not (step Sr11). When the number of medals is less than the number corresponding to the lending unit amount, usually the medals cannot be paid out. It is necessary to be at least twice the number corresponding to.

  If it is determined that the number of medals is not more than twice the number corresponding to the lending unit amount (NO in step Sr11), the CPU 181a controls the liquid crystal display 123 to notify that the number of medals is insufficient ( Step Sr12).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number is twice or more (YES in step Sr11), the CPU 181a controls the liquid crystal display 123 to display a screen for inputting the number of medals to be divided (step Sr13). The number of divisions may be selectable from options, or may be input by increasing or decreasing the number of units corresponding to the lending unit amount by operating the increase or decrease button, or a numerical value can be directly input. You may do it. Then, it is determined whether or not the division number has been input (step Sr14). When determining that the division number has not been input (NO in step Sr14), the CPU 181a repeats the process of step Sr14.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of divisions has been input (YES in step Sr14), the CPU 181a determines whether the member card is being accepted (step Sr21). When determining that the membership card is being accepted (YES in step Sr21), the CPU 181a subtracts the number of divisions from the number of medals and transmits the number of medals after the subtraction to the medal management computer 550 (step Sr22). The medal management computer 550 updates the number of medals held in the member saving management table of FIG. Next, the CPU 181a controls the card reader / writer 187 to discharge the member card (step Sr23).

  Next, the CPU 181a takes out the visitor card from the card storage unit of the card reader / writer 187 to the reading position, and performs a process for issuing the taken-out visitor card (step Sr24). Specifically, the status of the visitor card table of the card management computer 500 is changed during use, the latest issue date is updated, the latest issue date of the visitor saving management table of the medal management computer 550 is updated, and both tables are updated. Reset other items in.

  Then, the CPU 181a associates the visitor card with the number of divisions as the number of medals (step Sr25). Specifically, the division number is stored as the number of medals held in the card table of the medal lending machine 100, and the division number is stored as the number of medals held in the visitor saving management table of the medal management computer 550. Next, the CPU 181a controls the card reader / writer 187 so as to eject the visitor card (step Sr26).

  Next, the CPU 181a controls the liquid crystal display 123 so as to notify the user that the re-insertion of the previously ejected member card is urged (step Sr27).

  Thereafter, the CPU 181a determines whether or not the previously ejected membership card has been reinserted (step Sr37). When the previously ejected member card is not reinserted (NO in step Sr37), CPU 181a returns the process to step Sr37 (waits until the previously ejected member card is reinserted).

  If the previously ejected membership card is reinserted (NO in step Sr37), CPU 181a advances the process to step Sr38.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the membership card is not being accepted (NO in step Sr21), the CPU 181a stores the card information stored in the card table in FIG. 4A of the visitor card being accepted once in another memory. Retreat to the area (step Sr31).

  Then, the CPU 181a resets the card information of the visitor card at the reading / writing position being accepted, and performs the issuing process as described in step Sr24 (step Sr32). Next, as in step Sr25, the CPU 181a associates the number of medals with the visitor card as the number of medals (step Sr33), and controls the card reader / writer 187 to eject the visitor card (step Sr34).

  Next, as in step Sr24, the CPU 181a takes out the visitor card from the card storage unit of the card reader / writer 187 to the reading position, and performs the process of issuing the taken-out visitor card (step Sr35). Then, the CPU 181a associates the card information saved in step Sr31 with the visitor card (step Sr36).

  When the previously ejected member card is reinserted (NO in step Sr37), or after the processing in step Sr36, CPU 181a sends information for aggregation regarding the division source card and the division destination card to medal management computer 550. Transmit (step Sr38). The “aggregation information” is used for determination processing and aggregation processing (see the flow in FIGS. 28 and 29) described later, which is performed by the medal management computer 550, as in step Sm17a in FIG. 14 and step Sj16a in FIG. Information. In the process of step Sr38, information such as “division time”, “division source card ID”, and “division destination card ID” is transmitted as information for aggregation.

  After step Sr38, the CPU 181a returns the process to be executed to the touch panel operation process of FIG. 22 which is the caller of the card lock process.

  If it is determined that the “divide ball” button has not been operated (NO in step Sg5), the CPU 181a determines whether or not the operation of the “information inquiry” button displayed on the liquid crystal display 123 has been detected on the touch panel 124. Judgment is made (step Sg6). When determining that the “information inquiry” button has been operated (YES in step Sg6), the CPU 181a executes an information inquiry process (step Sg16).

  In the information inquiry process, the prepaid balance (payment balance), the number of medals, the number of saved medals, and the medal management computer 550, hall computer 540, and card management computer 500 are managed according to the player's operation. Other information is displayed on the liquid crystal display 123.

  If it is determined that the “information inquiry” button has not been operated (NO in step Sg6), and after step Sg11 to step Sg16, the CPU 181a changes the process to be executed to the process in FIG. return.

  When the member exchange card or the visitor card is received at the gift exchange POS 570, the medal management number and the saving medal number associated with the card are inquired to the medal management computer 550, and all or one of the medal number and the saving medal number are inquired. A process for exchanging the value of the department for a prize is performed. Specifically, the number of medals or the number of saved medals is subtracted according to the value of the prize to be exchanged. At this time, if the card lock function for the card is valid, the player is required to input a personal identification number.

  In this gift exchange POS 570, if a possessed medal compatible card is accepted, and if the retained medal compatible card is discharged, there should be a deposit remaining amount corresponding card, so the presence of a remaining deposit supported card is notified ( Here, display on the display unit of the gift exchange POS 570 to that effect and output of sound).

  There are many cases where time elapses after the deposit-corresponding card is discharged and before the possession medal-compatible card is discharged. For this reason, when exchanging medals or saving medals for prizes, it is possible to alert the player to the settlement of the remaining amount specified by the deposit remaining amount correspondence card. As a result, forgetting to settle the remaining amount can be prevented.

  When the member card or the visitor card is received in the checkout device 580, the prepaid balance associated with the card is inquired to the card management computer 500, and a process for paying the prepaid balance into money is performed. At this time, if the card lock function for the card is valid, the player is required to input a personal identification number.

  In this settlement apparatus 580, if a card with a deposit remaining amount is accepted, there may be a card with a corresponding medal corresponding to the card with a deposit remaining amount. Then, it is notified that there may be a card with medals (in this case, display on the display unit of the settlement apparatus 580 and output of sound).

  There are cases where two cards, that is, a card corresponding to the deposit remaining amount and a card corresponding to a medal are discharged. For this reason, when paying out the remaining amount specified by the deposit remaining amount correspondence card, it is possible to alert the player to exchange medals of the number of medals specified by the possession medal correspondence card for prizes. As a result, forgetting to exchange prizes can be prevented.

Next, processing performed by the medal management computer 550 will be described.
<Storage process>
The medal management computer 550 performs “storage processing” for receiving and storing the totaling information transmitted by the medal lending machine 100.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the storage processing executed in the medal management computer 550. This process is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals during the business hours of the day.

  In step S100, medal management computer 550 determines whether or not totaling information has been received from medal lending machine 100.

  When totaling information is received from medal lending machine 100 (YES in step S100), medal management computer 550 stores the received totaling information (step S101). Note that the storage location may be, for example, the storage device 555 or another memory.

  As described above, the total information includes “card ID”, “game model and game machine number”, “game start time and game end time by game machine number”, and “input amount by game machine number”. ”,“ Ratio between the number of medals paid out and number of medals paid out by game machine number ”(step Sm17 in FIG. 14),“ total time ”,“ invalid card ID ”,“ remaining card ID ”(step in FIG. 24) Sj16a), “division time”, “division source card ID”, “division destination card ID” (step Sr38 in FIG. 26), and the like are included.

<Judgment processing and aggregation processing>
The medal management computer 550 performs the following determination process and tabulation process using the tabulation information stored by the storage process.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of determination processing and totalization processing executed by the medal management computer 550. This process is executed every time the business of the day ends.

  First, the medal management computer 550 selects one undetermined card ID (a card ID for which the determination process has not been performed) from the stored totaling information (step S200).

  Thereafter, the medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the selected card ID is a card ID that has been subjected to the summation process (step S201).

  If the selected card ID is a card ID that has been summed (YES in step S201), medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the selected card ID is a remaining card that has been summed (step S201). S204).

  If the selected card ID is not a summed card ID (NO in step S201), medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the selected card ID is a divided card ID (step S201). S202).

  If the selected card ID is a card ID that has been split (YES in step S202), medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the selected card ID is a split source card by split processing ( Step S206).

  When the selected card ID is neither the summed card ID nor the divided card ID (NO in step S201 and NO in step S202), or the remaining card ID in the summing process (in step S204) YES), or if it is a division source card (YES in step S206), or if it is a division destination card (NO in step S206), the medal management computer 550 executes a determination process for the selected card ID. (Step S203).

  The remaining card ID determination process uses at least one of information before the summing time of the remaining card ID, information after the summing time of the remaining card ID, and information on the invalid card ID corresponding to the remaining card. be able to. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the determination process of the remaining card ID is performed using information before the summing time of the remaining card ID and information after the summing time of the remaining card ID.

  Similarly, in the determination process of the division source card ID, information before the division time of the division source card ID, information after the addition time of the division source card ID, information of the division destination card ID corresponding to the division source card Any of the above can be used. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the division source card ID determination process is performed using information before the division time of the division source card ID and information after the division time of the division source card ID.

  On the other hand, when the selected card ID is an invalid card by the summation process (NO in step S204), medal management computer 550 stops without executing the determination process for the selected card ID (step S205).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing detailed contents of the determination process (the process of S203 in FIG. 28) executed by the medal management computer 550.

  In step S220, medal management computer 550 determines whether or not “first game model” exists in the model played with the selected card ID.

  The “first game model” is a game that is initially over a predetermined initial game determination period (for example, 1 hour) within a predetermined counting period (in this embodiment, a period from the business start time to the business end time on that day). Is a model that has been continued. By specifying the “first game model”, it is possible to grasp the model that the player first plays. The model that the player first plays is considered to be the model that the player is seeking more. For this reason, it is possible to grasp the model that the player is seeking more. Note that even if the game type is the first game type, if the game time is less than the first game determination period, the model is not determined as the “first game model”. In addition, the first game model in the case of summation may be the first game model played at the earliest time among the first game models corresponding to each of the plurality of cards to be summed, or the remaining remaining as a result of the summation The first game model corresponding to the card may be used.

  When “first game model” exists in the model played with the selected card ID (YES in step S220), medal management computer 550 stores the data of the model as the first game model data (step S221). .

  In step S222, medal management computer 550 determines whether or not “long-time gaming machine type” exists in the machine type played with the selected card ID.

  The “long-game model” is a model that has been played for a predetermined long-time determination time (for example, two hours) within a predetermined counting period. By specifying this "long-time game model", it is possible to grasp the model that the player wants more.

  If “long game model” exists in the model played with the selected card ID (YES in step S222), medal management computer 550 stores the model data as long game model data (step S222). S223).

  In step S224, the medal management computer 550 determines whether or not there is a “short-time gaming machine” among the machines played with the selected card ID.

  The “short-time game model” is a model whose game time is less than a predetermined short-term determination period (for example, 5 minutes) within a predetermined total period. By specifying the “short-time game model”, it is possible to grasp a model that the player does not require.

  If the model played with the selected card ID includes “short-time game model” (YES in step S224), medal management computer 550 stores the data of the model as short-time game model data (step S224). S225).

  In step S226, the medal management computer 550 determines whether or not a “only game model” exists in the model played with the selected card ID.

  “The only game machine” is the machine that was played only during business hours on the day. However, a model whose game time is less than a predetermined game determination period (for example, one hour) is not determined as the “first game model”. By specifying the “unique gaming machine”, it is possible to grasp the machine that the player is seeking more.

  When the “only game model” exists in the model played with the selected card ID (YES in step S226), the medal management computer 550 stores the data of the model as the only game model data (step S227). .

  FIG. 30 is data showing the result of the determination processing (the processing of S203 in FIG. 29, the flow in FIG. 30) performed by the medal management computer 550 by card ID. In the determination result data, information on the summation process and division process, first game model data, long-time game model data, short-time game model data, and only game model data are collected by card ID. By referring to the determination result data, it is possible to grasp, for each player, the model requested by the player (or the model not requested).

  As shown in FIG. 30, the remaining card ID by the summing process (card ID having “1” in the “remaining” column), and the dividing source card ID by the dividing process (“1” in the “dividing source” column). The determination process is performed for the card ID that is included) and the division card ID (the card ID that includes “1” in the “division target” field), but the invalid card ID (the “invalid” field) is the summation process. No determination processing is performed for the card ID) in which “1” is entered. As described above, even when the summing process and the dividing process are performed, the determination process is performed according to these processes.

  Returning to FIG. 28, after the processing of step S203 or step S205, the medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the determination processing has been completed for all the card IDs (step S207).

  If an undetermined card ID remains (NO in step S207), medal management computer 550 returns the process to step S200, and repeats the processes in steps S200 to S207 until the determination process is completed for all card IDs. .

  When determination processing has been completed for all card IDs (YES in step S207), medal management computer 550 performs totalization processing for all determination processing results (step S208).

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a result obtained by the medal management computer 550 performing the aggregation process (the process of S208 in FIG. 29). This total result data includes the number of installed units, the number of players, the number of first games and the first game ratio, the number of long games and the ratio of long game times, the number of short games for each model (models A, B, C, D...). The short-time game ratio, the number of unique games, and the unique game ratio are tabulated. Furthermore, the input amount α, the ratio β between the number of owned medals paid out and the number of medals paid out, and the average idle time γ are also tabulated for each model.

  Here, the “model” is a model name (type name) of the gaming machine. The “installed number” is the number of the models installed in the store. “Number of players” is the total number of players who played the model. The “first game count” is the number of times that the model has been played as the first game model. The “first game ratio” is a ratio of the number of players who play the model as the first game model to the total number of players. The “number of long-time games” is the number of times that the model has been played as a long-time game model. “Long-time game ratio” is the ratio of the number of players who played the model as a long-time game model to the total number of players. The “number of short-time games” is the number of times that the model has been played as a short-time game model. The “short-time game ratio” is the ratio of the number of players who play the model as a short-time game model to the total number of players. The “unique game count” is the number of times that the model has been played as the only game model. The “unique game ratio” is the ratio of the number of players who played with the model as the only game model to the total number of players. The “input amount α” is the total amount invested by the player in the model. The “ratio β between the number of medals paid out and the number of medals paid out” is the ratio between the total number of medals paid out to the model and the total number of rented medals. “Average free time γ” is the non-operating time per unit of the model.

  By referring to the total result data, it is possible to grasp, for each model, the model that the player is seeking (or the model that is not desired).

  As shown in FIG. 31, the total result data includes, as reference information, the average value of the total result data of a plurality of other stores in the area where the own store is located. The reference information is, for example, data received by the medal management computer 550 of the own store in communication with a central management device (not shown) connected to the medal management computers 550 of other stores. Thereby, the total result data of the own store can be grasped and analyzed with reference to the total result data of other stores. Note that the medal management computer 550 of the own store outputs the total result data of the own store to the central management device. Thereby, also in the medal management computer 550 of another store, a total result as shown in FIG. 31 can be obtained.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating another example of a result of the totaling process (the process of S208 in FIG. 29) performed by the medal management computer 550. In the total result data, the first game model, the long-time game model, the short-time game model, and the only game model are grouped in a pie chart so that they can be compared with the membership card and the visitor card. By referring to the tabulation result data, it is possible to easily grasp how the model preferred by the player is different between the membership card and the visitor card.

  As described above, the medal management computer 550 according to the present embodiment, even when the summation process or the division process is performed, information on the game (the first game model, A determination process for determining a long-time game model, a short-time game model, and a unique game model is performed, and a totaling process is performed using the determination process result. Therefore, even when the summation process or the division process is performed, information regarding the game can be properly tabulated.

[Modification 1 of the first embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, if the card is the target of the summation process, the remaining card is subjected to the determination process using the information before the summation of the remaining card and the information after the summation. The card was canceled without being judged. In addition, in the case of a card that has been subject to division processing, for the division source card, determination processing is performed using information before division of the division source card and information after division, and for the division destination card, after division. The determination process was newly started using the information. However, the determination process pattern is not necessarily limited to such a pattern.

FIG. 33 is a diagram exemplifying the determination processing pattern of the cards that have been subjected to the summation processing.
The determination process pattern 1 is the pattern described in the first embodiment. That is, in the determination processing pattern 1, for the remaining card (card 1 in FIG. 33), the determination processing is continued using both the information before addition and the information after addition, and the invalid card (card 2 in FIG. 33). Is a pattern for canceling the determination process. The “information before summation” used for the remaining card determination processing does not include information on invalid cards before summation processing. Therefore, in this pattern 1, it is possible not to reflect the information of the invalid card before the summation process in the determination process result. In addition, information on invalid cards before the summation process may be included in the “information before summation” used in the remaining card determination process. In this way, it is possible to reflect the information of the invalid card before the summation process in the determination process result.

  The determination processing pattern 2 is a pattern different from the pattern described in the first embodiment. That is, in the determination processing pattern 2, for the remaining card (card 1 in FIG. 33), the determination processing is newly started using the information after addition without using the information before addition, and the invalid card (card 2 in FIG. 33) is started. ) Is a pattern for stopping the determination process. In this pattern 2, only the game information after addition can be reflected in the result of the determination process.

  The determination processing pattern 3 is also a pattern different from the pattern described in the first embodiment. That is, in the determination process pattern 3, the determination process is stopped for both the remaining card and the invalid card (card 1 and card 2 in FIG. 33). In pattern 3, the determination process is not performed for the card that is the target of the summation process. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the information of the card subjected to the summing process from being reflected in the result of the summing process.

  The store clerk may be able to select which of the determination processing patterns 1 to 3 is performed.

  In the embodiment described above, when the visitor card and the membership card are summed up, the remaining card is the membership card. This is because the membership card is owned by the player, and if the invalid card is collected, the membership card is lost and inconvenience occurs.

FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a determination processing pattern for a card that has undergone division processing.
The determination process pattern 1 is the pattern described in the first embodiment. That is, in the determination processing pattern 1, for the division source card (card 1 in FIG. 34), the determination processing is continued using both the information before division and the information after division, and the division destination card (card 2 in FIG. 34). ) Is a pattern in which the determination process is newly started using the information after division.

  The determination processing pattern 2 is a pattern different from the pattern described in the first embodiment. That is, in the determination processing pattern 2, for the division source card (card 1 in FIG. 34), the determination processing is newly started using the information after division without using the information before division, and the division destination card (in FIG. 34). The card 2) is a pattern in which a determination process is newly started using the divided information. In this pattern 2, only the divided game information can be reflected in the determination processing result.

  The determination processing pattern 3 is also a pattern different from the pattern described in the first embodiment. That is, in the determination process pattern 3, the determination process is stopped for both the division source card and the division destination card (card 1 and card 2 in FIG. 34). In pattern 3, the determination process is not performed for the card that is the target of the division process. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the information of the card that is the target of the division process from being reflected in the result of the aggregation process.

  The store clerk may be able to select which of the determination processing patterns 1 to 3 is performed.

  In the embodiment described above, when division processing is performed on a member card, information on the game of the original membership card (first game model, long game model, short game model, and only game model) ) Has been transferred to the original membership card. This is because the division-destination visitor card is usually handed over to a player other than the owner of the member card, so that it is meaningless if information about the game is handed over to the visitor card handed over to another person.

[Modification 2 of the first embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, the determination process is performed for each card ID, but the determination process may be performed for each model.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a modification of the processing contents of the determination process and the aggregation process executed by the medal management computer 550. Note that the flowchart of FIG. 35 is a modification of the flowchart of FIG. 28 in which the determination process is performed for each card ID so that the determination process is performed for each model.

  First, the medal management computer 550 selects one undecided model from the stored totaling information (step S300).

  Thereafter, the medal management computer 550 specifies all the card IDs that played the selected model (step S301).

  Thereafter, the medal management computer 550 selects an undetermined card ID from the specified card ID (step S302).

  After that, the medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the selected card ID is a summed card ID (step S303).

  If the selected card ID is a card ID that has been subjected to the summation process (YES in step S303), medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the selected card ID is a remaining card resulting from the summation process (step S302). S306).

  If the selected card ID is not a summed card ID (NO in step S303), medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the selected card ID is a divided card ID (step S303). S304).

  If the selected card ID is a card ID that has been split (YES in step S304), medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the selected card ID is a split source card by split processing ( Step S308).

  If the selected card ID is neither the summed card ID nor the split card ID (NO in step S303 and NO in step S304), or the selected card ID is a remaining card by the summing process. If (YES in step S306), if the selected card ID is a division source card by division processing (YES in step S308), or if the selected card ID is a division destination card by division processing ( In step S308, NO), the medal management computer 550 executes a determination process for the selected card ID (step S305).

  On the other hand, when the selected card ID is an invalid card due to the summation process (NO in step S306), medal management computer 550 stops without executing the determination process for the selected card ID (step S307).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a modified example of the detailed contents of the determination process (the process of step S305 in FIG. 35) executed by the medal management computer 550. Note that the flowchart of FIG. 36 is a modification of the flowchart of FIG. 29 in which the determination process is performed for each card ID so that the determination process is performed for each model. The definitions of “first game model”, “long-time game model”, “short-time game model”, and “only game model” used in FIG. 36 and the determination method thereof are the same as those already described in FIG. Therefore, the description here will not be repeated.

  In step S320, medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the model selected in step S300 of FIG. 35 is the “first game model”.

  When the model selected in step S300 of FIG. 35 is “first game model” (YES in step S320), medal management computer 550 stores the data of the model as first game model data (step S321).

  In step S322, medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the model selected in step S300 in FIG.

  When the model selected in step S300 in FIG. 35 is “long-time game model” (YES in step S322), medal management computer 550 stores the data of the model as long-time game model data (step S323). ).

  In step S324, the medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the model selected in step S300 in FIG. 35 is the “short-time game model”.

  When the model selected in step S300 of FIG. 35 is “short-time game model” (YES in step S324), medal management computer 550 stores the data of the model as short-time game model data (step S325). ).

  In step S326, the medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the model selected in step S300 in FIG.

  If the model selected in step S300 in FIG. 35 is “only game model” (YES in step S326), medal management computer 550 stores the data of the model as the only game model data (step S327). .

  Returning to FIG. 35, after the process of step S305 or step S307, the medal management computer 550 determines whether or not the determination process has been completed for all the card IDs specified in step S301 (step S309). If an undetermined card ID remains (NO in step S309), medal management computer 550 returns the process to step S302, and steps S302 to S302 until the determination process is completed for all the card IDs specified in step S301. The process of step S309 is repeated.

  When determination processing has been completed for all the card IDs specified in step S301 (YES in step S309), medal management computer 550 determines whether determination processing has been completed for all models (step S310). If the undecided model remains (NO in step S310), medal management computer 550 returns the process to step S300, and repeats the processes in steps S300 to S310 until the determination process is completed for all models.

  When the determination process has been completed for all models (YES in step S310), medal management computer 550 performs a totaling process for all determination process results (step S311). Note that the total processing result itself in step S311 is the same as that in step S208 in FIG.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the case where the invention is applied to a gaming system including the slot machine 1, the medal lending machine 100, and the like has been described. In the second embodiment, a case where the invention is applied to a gaming system including a pachinko gaming machine 701, a card unit 750, and the like will be described.

  FIG. 37 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine 701 and a card unit 750 included in the gaming system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 38 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 701 and the card unit 750.

  The pachinko gaming machine 701 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 701 has a glass door frame 702 formed in a frame shape that can be opened and closed in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 706).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 702 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 703, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 704 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 703, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 705 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 706 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 702. The game board 706 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 706 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 707 is formed on the front surface of the game board 706 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member forming the extra ball tray (lower tray) 704 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position (for example, the central portion of the lower tray) on the upper surface of the lower tray body, for example, A stick controller 7122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. Note that the stick controller 7122 has a predetermined controller finger, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 7122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 7125 (see FIG. 38) that can be instructed is provided. Further, the stick controller 7122 incorporates a vibrator motor 7126 (see FIG. 38) for causing the stick controller 7122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 703 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by, for example, pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 7122). A possible push button 7120 is provided.

  On the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 703, a ball lending button 751 that is operated when lending a ball, a return button 752 that is operated when a card is returned by specifying the remaining amount of the card, the number of balls acquired, etc., and a card A remaining frequency display portion 753 for displaying the remaining frequency is provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 707, there is provided an effect display device 709 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 709 in the game area 707, a first special symbol display 708a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 708b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 708a and the second special symbol display device 708b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 709 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 708a and the second special symbol display 708b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 709 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 708a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 709 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 708b performs the first display. Since the effect display is executed by the effect display device 709 along with the change display when the change display of the 2 special symbols is being executed, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 708a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 708b. When the derivation display is performed, the effect display device 709 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 709, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) It is stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols may fluctuate in synchronization with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol may be switched. An effect that is performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 709 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 709 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  On the right side of the effect display device 709, a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 708a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information that can identify each of them is provided. The first special symbol display 708a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. In addition, on the right side of the effect display device 709 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 708a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information that can identify each of them. Fluctuation display portion) 708b is provided. The second special symbol display 708b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 708a and the second special symbol indicator 708b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 708a and 708b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 713 or the second start winning opening) After passing 714 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) Is started and a big hit game is not executed), and when a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 713 is provided below the effect display device 709. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 713 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the first start opening switch 713a.

  A variable winning ball device 715 having a second starting winning port 714 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 713. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 714 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the second start opening switch 714a. The variable winning ball device 715 is opened by a solenoid 716. When the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second start winning port 714 (it is easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 714 than the first starting winning port 713. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 714. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 713 than the second starting winning port 714. Note that, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). Hereinafter, the first start winning port 713 and the second start winning port 714 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  Above the second special symbol display 708b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 718b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 714, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 718b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, further above the second special symbol hold memory display 718b, the number of valid winning balls entered into the first start winning opening 713, that is, the first reserved memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 718a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 718a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 708a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball hitting device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating a hitting operation handle 705 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the game area 707. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 707 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 707, and then descends the game area 707. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 713 and is detected by the first start port switch 713a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 708a starts the first special symbol variation display (variation), and the effect display device 709 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 713. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 714 and is detected by the second start port switch 714a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 708b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. In other words, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 714. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 709 is used for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 708a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 708b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 708a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 708b, the effect display device 709 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 709, a first reserved memory display unit for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit for displaying the second reserved memory number are formed. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  As shown in FIG. 37, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 708a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 708b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 721 in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 723.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 709, there is provided a normal symbol display 710 that variably displays normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 710 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 710 is configured to display the numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9 in a variable manner. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 732 and is detected by the gate switch 732a, the display variation display of the normal symbol display 710 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 710 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 715 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 710, a normal symbol holding storage display 741 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 732, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 732a, the normal symbol hold storage display 741 increments the LED to be lit by one. Then, each time the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 710 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the bottom of the game board 706, there is an out port 726 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. Also, four speakers 727 that emit sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper and lower left and outer sides outside the game area 707. A frame LED 728 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 707.

  In addition, a card unit 750 that enables lending of a ball by inserting a card (member card, visitor card) is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 701. The card unit 750 is a card that records the card remaining amount and the number of balls acquired from a card that records the remaining amount of the card as a value that can be used for the game by the player and the number of balls acquired as a value acquired by the player as a result of the game. Upon accepting the withdrawal, a control signal is output to the withdrawal control board 737 of the pachinko gaming machine 701 to instruct the ball dispensing device 797 of the pachinko gaming machine 701 to pay out a pachinko ball as a lending ball corresponding to the withdrawal amount. By using the pachinko ball, the player can play a game with the pachinko gaming machine 701. Thus, the control signal output from the card unit 750 to the pachinko gaming machine 701 is an example of a pachinko ball lending command based on the value recorded on the card. However, the present invention is not limited to signals exchanged between the card unit 750 and a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 701. When the card unit is built in the gaming machine, the lending command is exchanged inside the gaming machine. It may be a control signal.

  The card unit 750 includes, for example, a usable display lamp indicating whether or not the card unit 750 is in a usable state, a connecting table direction indicator indicating which side of the pachinko gaming machine 701 corresponds to the card unit, and a card unit. When checking the card insertion indicator lamp indicating that a card is inserted in the card, the card insertion slot into which the card as a recording medium is inserted, and the card reader / writer mechanism provided on the back of the card insertion slot A card unit lock for releasing the card unit is provided.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 701, when a player plays a game, a game card that can be used for the game is used. There are two types of cards: a membership card issued individually to a player registered as a member in a game hall, and a visitor card that can be used by all players.

  The membership card is a recording medium made up of an IC card. A card ID is recorded on the membership card. Various information (card information) such as a card remaining amount as a consideration for a player's input price, earned ball number information, accumulated ball number information, and member information for identifying a member individual is associated with the card ID and will be described later. Recorded on the management server. The acquired ball management server can determine various corresponding card information based on the membership card. Card information such as the remaining card amount, information on the number of stored balls, information on the number of points visited, and member information is managed by the acquired ball management server using the card ID.

  Here, the stored ball refers to an act of depositing an acquired value such as an acquired ball acquired by the player to the game hall side and the deposited value. The accumulated ball number information is information indicating the number of accumulated balls of the player who owns the member card. The earned ball refers to a value indicating the score or ball obtained by the player through the game. The acquired number-of-balls information is information indicating the number of acquired balls of the player who owns the member card. The replay means that a player plays a game by lending a ball using a stored ball or an acquired ball not deposited in a game hall.

  When a player plays a game, first, money (1000 yen) is inserted into the money insertion slot. Then, when the inserted money is discriminated and is a proper money, when the ball lending button 751 is operated, the game balls are lent out within the range of the amount of the inserted money, and a game becomes possible. Note that money other than 1000 yen bills can also be used. When the card is returned, the number of balls acquired by the player can be added to the number of balls specified by the card ID of the inserted member card. If no membership card is inserted, a visitor card is issued from the card unit 750. The number of balls acquired by the player is recorded on the visitor card and discharged to the player. In this way, the remaining amount obtained by subtracting the amount used for the game from the deposit amount is stored in the member card and the visitor card in an identifiable manner.

  When a player plays a game using a visitor card, the visitor card is inserted into a card slot provided in the card unit 750. Then, card information recorded on the inserted visitor card such as the remaining card amount and the number of balls acquired is read by a card reader / writer provided in the card unit 750. Then, based on the read card information, the remaining card amount is displayed on the remaining number display unit 753 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 701, and the acquired number of balls is displayed on the count display unit 7555 provided in the card unit 750. Is displayed. The count display unit 7555 is configured to display the remaining card amount and the number of acquired balls with a predetermined number of digits. A game can be played using the displayed card remaining amount and the number of acquired balls.

  When a player plays a game using a membership card, the membership card is inserted into a card slot provided in the card unit 750. Then, the card ID recorded on the inserted member card is read by the card reader / writer. Then, the ball number data (acquired ball number data, accumulated ball number data) specified by the acquired ball management server based on the read card ID is displayed on the count display unit 7555. A game can be performed using the displayed card remaining amount, the number of acquired balls, and the number of stored balls.

  The card unit 750 is provided with a replay button 7554 that is operated when receiving a lend using a stored ball or an acquired ball, that is, when replaying.

  When the ball lending button 751 is operated, a predetermined lending unit amount is deducted from the remaining card amount displayed in the remaining frequency display portion 753 and reduced, and in exchange for that, a ball for the lending unit amount is deducted. Is paid out from the pachinko machine 701 as a ball. Further, the remaining card amount is displayed on the remaining frequency display portion 753. Such an operation is called a ball lending operation.

  If the replay button 7554 is operated in a state where a card is inserted in the card slot, the number of balls corresponding to the number of return units determined in advance from the number of acquired balls or the number of stored balls displayed on the counting display portion 7555. Are deducted and subtracted, and in exchange, balls for the number of return units are returned from the ball payout device 797 of the pachinko gaming machine 701. Such an operation is called a replay operation. The balls paid out in this way are called return balls.

  If the return button 752 is operated in a state where the membership card is inserted in the card slot, information such as the number of balls acquired at that time, the remaining card amount, and the number of stored balls is stored in the acquired ball number management server, The membership card in which the card ID specifying the stored information is recorded is ejected from the card slot and returned to the player.

  Balls paid out as balls for lending from the card unit 750 are paid out on a ball supply tray 703 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 701 from a ball dispensing device 797 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 701.

  In the game, the player operates a hitting operation handle 705 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 701 to eject and fire the balls stored in the hitting ball supply tray 703 and to hit the game area 707. Then, when the balls that are driven into the game area 707 win the various winning areas as described above, a predetermined number of premium balls for each winning area are paid out to the hitting ball supply tray 703. When the hitting ball supply tray 703 becomes full, balls are sent to an excess ball receiving tray 704 provided below and stored.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 701, pachinko ball counting devices called individual counters 705 are provided corresponding to the respective pachinko gaming machines 701. Each counter 705 includes a counting ball storage 794 provided below the pachinko gaming machine 701.

  The counting ball storage unit 794 is provided below the surplus ball receiving tray 704 and has a shape capable of receiving and storing the balls discharged from the surplus ball receiving tray 704. When the discharge lever provided in the surplus ball receiving tray 704 is operated due to the storage ball becoming full or the like, the ball stored in the surplus ball receiving tray 704 is opened at the bottom of the surplus ball receiving tray 704. Is discharged downward and received by the counting ball reservoir 794.

  The counting ball storage unit 794 is provided with a counting shutter 794a that can be operated by the player. The counting shutter 794a is a member for opening and closing an opening provided at the bottom of the counting ball storage portion 794, and is opened and closed according to an operation of the integrally formed lever portion 794b. The counting shutter 794a is closed in a normal state to make the counting ball storage portion 794 ready to store balls, and is opened when the lever portion 794b is operated by the player. When the counting shutter 794 a is opened, the balls stored in the counting ball storage unit 794 are discharged to the ball discharge passage 7520 connected to the bottom of the counting ball storage unit 794. On the entry side of the ball discharge passage 7520, there is an acquisition ball detection switch 7501 comprising a passage detection sensor that detects the ball discharged from the counting ball storage unit 794 (hereinafter referred to as “acquired ball”). Is provided.

  When a ball is detected and counted by the acquired ball detection switch 7501, the count value is displayed on the count display portion 7555 provided in the card unit 750. This count value (also referred to as “acquired ball count”) is recorded on the visitor card as acquired ball count information at the end of the game, and can be used for various purposes such as prize exchange. The member card is stored in the acquired ball management server in association with the card ID of the member card, and can be used for various purposes such as prize exchange. Further, the number of acquired balls indicated by the acquired number of balls information can be converted into the number of stored balls and recorded as the number of stored balls information.

  When returning, the return button 752 is operated by the player. When the return button 752 is operated, all the count values obtained by the above-described acquired ball detection switch 7501 are settled for the exchange of prizes, and information such as the settled count value (in other words, the number of obtained balls) is stored in the card. The data is written on the visitor card by the reader / writer, and the visitor card is ejected from the card slot and returned to the player. On the other hand, when a player inserts a member card into the card slot and returns, information such as a count value (in other words, the number of balls acquired) is stored in the acquired ball management server in association with the card ID of the member card. Is done.

  Of the “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state (low probability state) that is not a probable change state) as a special gaming state A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a state of probability variation (an abbreviation of probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”.

  As the big hit gaming states with different numbers of rounds, there are provided a plurality of types of big hit gaming states such as a normal big hit and a big hit gaming state of 15 rounds with a probable big hit, and a two round big hit gaming state with a sudden probable big hit. In addition, the big hit gaming state where the number of rounds is the same, but the opening times of each round are different, the big hit gaming state with a normal big hit and a probable big hit is 29 seconds and the open time due to a sudden probable big hit is 0.5 seconds A plurality of types of big hit game states are provided. In the small hit, the small hit game state of the number of times of opening (2 times) and the opening time (0.5 seconds) is the same as the sudden probability change big hit.

  Specifically, in the big hit game state of the normal big hit and the probable big hit, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is set in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) in the open state) is set. The closed state is established in accordance with the elapse of time or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a right to continue is generated, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the big hit gaming state with sudden probability change big hit, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened, a predetermined open condition end condition (predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses). In other words, the closed state is established when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls has been established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a right to continue is generated, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  As described above, the sudden probability variation jackpot is allowed up to the number of times the opening of the big winning opening is less than 15 rounds (two in this embodiment), and the opening time of the big winning opening is short (for example, 0. 0. It is a big hit type (type) for 5 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, the special game state based on the probability variation jackpot is accompanied by the probability variation state, and the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol and the production symbol is more than the non-short-time state (normal variation time state). When shortened, it is controlled to the short state. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state based on the normal jackpot is controlled to be a short time state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the staging pattern. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In addition, as a special game state based on the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 715 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable prize ball device 715 is opened. It is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approach, higher frequency) to the device 715. On the other hand, the special gaming state based on the sudden probability change big hit is controlled to the probability change state, but is not controlled to the electric chew support control state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the game will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability control), control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 715 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 715 Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball apparatus 715 is open is higher than when the control is not performed, so the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 714 is increased. As a result, the game ball becomes easier to start and win (the execution conditions for the variable display in the special symbol displays 708a and 708b and the effect display device 709 are more easily established). In addition, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 714 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 714 is increased by such electric Chu support control is the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 715 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 715, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Furthermore, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to a state in which any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increase control state are combined, You may make it transfer to a high base state. In addition, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the opening time extension control state, and the opening number increasing control state, You may make it transfer to a state. As described above, as the electric chew support control, any one of a normal symbol shortening control state, a normal symbol probability changing control state, an opening time extension control state, and an opening number increasing control state, any one of a plurality (all) Any control may be performed as long as the control is performed in a combined state or a combined state.

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot is controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state accompanying the control to the probability variation state. In addition, as a relationship between the short time state and the electric chew support control state in the special game state, the electric chew support control state may be controlled in association with the short time state. You may make it control to a control state.

  In the case of this embodiment, there is a case where the special game state is not controlled to the short-time state and the electric chew support control state as the special game state after the end of the big hit game state like the sudden change big hit. In addition, after the big hit gaming state, when it is in the normal state without being controlled to the probability change state, the period is not limited by the number of variable display times, and the short time state and electric support are available until the next big hit occurs. You may make it control to a control state.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the jackpot probability state. The “high base state (electric power support control state)” and the “low base state (non-electric power support control state)” are used.

  In this embodiment, terms indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state are “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and Use “highly accurate base state”. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state.

  Sudden probability change big hit is controlled to shift to the probability change state after the end of two rounds of big hit game state with very short opening time, and shifts to the short time state and electric chew support control state (high probability / high base state) This is a big hit that is controlled to the non-time-short state and the non-electricity Chu support control state (high probability / low base state) without performing control.

  In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric Chu support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied. In the normal big hit, the period until the shorter condition is satisfied, which is the condition that the time reduction state is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times of the variable display or the condition that the next big hit occurs. continue. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number.

  Also, in the case of a sudden probability change big hit, the special gaming state consisting of the probability change state continues for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  When the small hit game state is reached, the big hit probability and the base state as the gaming state before the start of the small hit gaming state are maintained after the small hit gaming state ends. In this embodiment, the small hit is an example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened in the small hit gaming state with the same number of times and the same opening time as the sudden probability change big hit. However, as for the small hits, the opening mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is not completely the same as the opening mode at the time of sudden probability variation big hit, but it is difficult to distinguish from the opening mode at the time of sudden probability variation big hit. It may be visible. In other words, as a small hit, the opening mode of the special variable winning ball device 720 may be a hit in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened with substantially the same number of opening times and approximately the same opening time as the sudden probability variation big hit.

  Since the sudden probability variable big hit and the small hit are the same as the number of times and the release time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 720, whether the sudden odd-change big hit or the small hit is in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state? Is difficult for the player to recognize. As a result, when a common performance that does not notify that the probability change state is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the sudden probability change big hit and the end of the small hit gaming state, it is determined whether or not the probability changed state. It is difficult for players to recognize. In addition, suddenly probable big hits have a low base after the end of the big hit gaming state, so compared to the small hits where the base does not change after the end of the small hit gaming state, and after the end of the big hit gaming state of the sudden probable big hit, It is difficult for the player to distinguish the operation status after the gaming state is finished. Since such a control state is a state in which the probability variation state is latent, it is called a latent state, and the control for making such a latent state is called latent control. In the case of a sudden probability change big hit that occurs in the high probability low base state, after the big hit gaming state is ended, it may be controlled to a short time state and controlled to electric chew support control. In this way, when shifting to the high-accuracy and high-base state, it is desirable not to perform a latent effect described later.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 701 according to this embodiment, in the effect control CPU 7101, after the end of the big hit gaming state and after the end of the small hit gaming state, a latent effect that provides a common effect without notifying whether or not it is in a probable change state. Is done. For example, in the effect control CPU 7101, when a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command is received at the end of the big hit, the common background image after the big hit gaming state (the small hit gaming state in the case of the small hit) is ended. A common effect, such as displaying. By performing such a latent effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the player is in a probable state, and to improve the interest of the game. The latent effect may be transmitted by sending a command instructing execution of the latent effect from the game control microcomputer 7100 and the effect control CPU 7101 may execute the latent effect in response to the command.

  FIG. 38 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 731. FIG. 38 also shows a payout control board 737, an effect control board 780, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 7560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 701 according to a program is mounted on the main board 731. The game control microcomputer 7560 includes a ROM 754 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 755 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 756 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 757. The game control microcomputer 7560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 754 and a RAM 755 are incorporated. The game control microcomputer 7560 further includes a random number circuit 7503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 755 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power source created in the power supply substrate 7910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 755 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 7560, the CPU 756 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 754, so that the game control microcomputer 7560 (or CPU 756) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 756 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 731.

  The random number circuit 7503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. Random number circuit 7503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 7560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503.

  An input driver circuit 758 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 732a, the first start port switch 713a, the second start port switch 714a, and the count switch 723 to the game control microcomputer 7560 is also mounted on the main board 731. Also, an output circuit 759 for driving a solenoid 716 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 715 and a solenoid 721 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball device 720 for forming a special winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 7560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 731.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 7560 includes a first special symbol display 708a, a second special symbol display 708b, which displays special symbols in a variable manner, a normal symbol display 710, which displays normal symbols in a variable manner, and a first special symbol hold memory. The display control of the display 718a, the second special symbol storage memory display 718b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 741 is performed.

  The effect control board 780 includes an effect control microcomputer 7100, a ROM 7102, a RAM 7103, a VDP 7109, an I / O port unit 7105, and the like. The ROM 7102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 7103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 7102 and the RAM 7103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 7100. The VDP 7109 performs display control of the effect display device 709 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 7100.

  The effect control microcomputer 7100 provides an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 7560 via the relay board 777 that allows the signal to pass only in one direction from the main board 731 to the effect control board 780. And display control of the frame LED 728 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 735 and also from the speaker 727 via the audio output board 770. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 7101 receives an operation detection signal from the trigger sensor 7121 as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 7125 of the stick controller 7122 has been detected. Further, the effect control CPU 7101 inputs an operation detection signal from the push sensor 7124 as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 7120 has been detected. In addition, the effect control CPU 7101 inputs an operation detection signal from the tilt direction sensor unit 7123 as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 7122 has been detected. The effect control CPU 7101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 7126 to vibrate the stick controller 7122.

  A card unit 750 is connected to the payout control board 737 via an interface board 766. The card unit 750 outputs a signal instructing the payout control board 737 to pay out game balls such as a lent ball, an acquired ball, and a stored ball. Each counter 705 is connected to the card unit 750. Each counter 705 outputs a signal that can specify the number of balls acquired by the acquired ball detection switch 7501 to the card unit 750.

  Timings showing an example of a signal system transmitted and received between the card unit 750 and the payout control board 737 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are as follows. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 701 is turned on, the payout control CPU of the payout control board 737 outputs a lending preparation signal to the card unit 750 (the PRDY signal is turned on at a high level). Further, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a connection signal (the VL signal is turned on at a high level). The payout control CPU determines the connected state / unconnected state based on the input state of the connection signal.

  When the card is received in the card unit 750 and the ball lending switch signal indicating that the ball lending button 751 of the pachinko gaming machine 701 is operated and the ball lending button 751 is operated is input to the card unit 750, the card unit control unit The card unit control microcomputer in (1) outputs a lending request signal to the payout control board 737 (the BRDY signal is set to high level). When a predetermined delay time elapses from this point, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a lending command signal to the payout control board 737 (sets the BRQ signal to high level). The lending command signal is a signal for requesting payout of game balls per unit fee (for example, 100 yen). The card unit control microcomputer executes control according to a program stored in a built-in ROM or a ROM mounted on the card unit control unit.

  Then, the payout control CPU of the payout control board 737 outputs a lending possible signal to the card unit 750 (the EXS signal is set to high level), and inputs a lending confirmation signal from the card unit 750 (the BRQ signal becomes low level). When it is detected, the payout motor of the ball payout device 797 is driven to pay out a predetermined number of rental balls to the player. At the start of payout, in the pachinko gaming machine 701, the sorting solenoid is in a driving state. That is, the ball distribution member is directed to the ball lending side.

  When the payout is completed, the payout control CPU of the payout control board 737 outputs a lending completion signal (sets the EXS signal to a low level). Thereafter, when a ball lending request end signal is output from the card unit 750 (when the BRDY signal becomes low level), it becomes possible to execute the prize ball payout control. The card unit control microcomputer outputs a ball lending request end signal after outputting the lending command signal for the number of times corresponding to the setting of the money amount setting switch provided in the vicinity of the ball lending button 751 or the like (BRDY signal). To low level).

  The invention can also be applied to a gaming system including the pachinko gaming machine 701, the card unit 750, and the like as described above.

[Third Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, a case has been described in which the invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine 701 which is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of winning balls in response to detection of winning balls. In the third embodiment, the invention can be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game ball and gives a score in response to detection of a winning ball.

  Specifically, the gaming machine of the above embodiment is a gaming machine in which a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the game ball or rental ball that the player has paid out is launched into the game area. However, the game score for use in the game is given using the frequency that is the game value of the size specified by the record information of the game recording medium such as the membership card or the visitor card, and is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a gaming score given by winning a game score or winning a game. .

  In other words, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner and a display result is derived. A game machine that includes a variable display device for displaying, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the game machine shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player. A game ball encapsulated in the gaming machine is used to play the game area, and the game score is subtracted in response to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds game scores accordingly. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  In the enclosed game machine, a mechanism for authenticating whether the pachinko gaming machine 701 and the card unit 750 have been illegally modified is defined.

  In this structure, the authentication / communication control circuit of the main board 731 of the pachinko gaming machine 701 is the authentication / communication control circuit of the payout control board 737, the authentication / communication control circuit of the interface board 766, and the control unit of the card unit 750. The control circuit and the hall server 590 are connected to be communicable with the key management server. In addition, devices in the middle of the main board 731 and the key management server are also communicably connected to the key management server.

  These devices can authenticate whether these devices have been tampered with by exchanging authentication information with the key management server. Thereby, it can contribute to the improvement of the security of the pachinko gaming machine 701 and the card unit 750.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 701 can give a predetermined game point when a winning occurs and can play a game using the game point. Based on the reception of the operation of the ball lending button 751 by the card unit 750, information that can specify the game points to be added using at least a part of the accepted money is transmitted to the pachinko gaming machine 701. The The card unit 750 receives information from the pachinko gaming machine 701 that can identify the game points stored in the pachinko gaming machine 701 based on the reception of the counting operation at each counter 705. For this reason, it is possible to deal with a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 701 in which a predetermined game point is given by the occurrence of a winning and a game using the game point is possible.

  The card unit 750 is communicably connected to the pachinko gaming machine 701 and the hall computer 540. The card unit 750 includes an external output terminal (not shown) for converting information generated by the pachinko gaming machine 701 to the hall computer 540 and transmitting it. For this reason, even if the information generated by the pachinko gaming machine 701 is not information for the conventional hall computer 540, the information generated by the pachinko gaming machine 701 is converted and transmitted to the conventional hall computer 540. Hall computer 540 can be used.

  The card unit 750 replaces the information generated by the pachinko gaming machine 701 with the external output terminal for converting and transmitting the information to the hall computer 540, and converts it into a pachinko gaming machine. An external output terminal that relays the information generated in 701 may be provided.

[Modification of the first to third embodiments]
Next, modifications of the above-described embodiment (first to third embodiments) are listed below.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the medal lending machine 100 outputs information used for the determination process and the medal management computer 550 performs the determination process using the information output by the medal lending machine 100 has been described. However, the determination process only needs to be executed by the entire gaming system, and the subject that performs all or part of the determination process is not necessarily limited to the device described in the above embodiment. For example, all the determination processing may be performed by the medal lending machine 100 (or the card unit 750), or may be performed by the hall computer 540.

  For example, the medal lending machine 100 (or the card unit 750) may perform a part of the entire determination process, and the hall computer 540 may perform the remaining processes.

  The same applies to the summation process, the division process, and the aggregation process. That is, these processes only need to be executed by the entire gaming system, and the main body that performs all or part of these processes is not necessarily limited to the device described in the above embodiment.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the number of medals held by the previous card is added to the card inserted later. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the prepaid balance of the previous card may be added to the card inserted later, or the number of medals and the prepaid balance may be added together.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming device (for example, medal lending machine 100, card unit 750) can play a game using a predetermined gaming medium (for example, medal M, pachinko ball). Lending process (for example, lending operation board) provided for corresponding gaming machines (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 701) and lending gaming media based on valuable value (for example, money, prepaid balance) 189, a payout device 182 and a lending control means for executing the ball payout device 797 of the pachinko gaming machine 701 (for example, the control unit 181, step Sb21 in FIG. 11), and the game medium paid out from the gaming machine A counting process (for example, a process for controlling the built-in counting device 190 and each external counter) Count control means (for example, the control unit 181 and the count process of FIG. 17 executed in step Sb28 of FIG. 11) and the number of game media (for example, acquired from the management computer or card) associated with the recording medium being received. A payout process (for example, a replay operation) for paying out game media based on at least one of the number of possessed balls, the number of stored balls) and the number of game media counted by the counting process (for example, the counted number of possessed balls) Dispensing control means for executing the substrate 185, the dispensing device 182 and the ball dispensing device 797 of the pachinko gaming machine 701) (for example, the control unit 181 and the replay process of FIG. 16 executed in step Sb24 of FIG. 11). And a gaming device that can communicate with the management device.

  In such a gaming apparatus, the number of game media associated with the recording medium being accepted (for example, at least one of the number of possessed balls and the number of stored balls for each type of game media and for each unit price) Displaying means (for example, display control board 129, liquid crystal display 123, display 7123, step Sg16 in FIG. 22) is displayed in accordance with information from the management device. Information counting process), and when the number of game media is displayed on the display means, the count control means and the payout control means are controlled so as to disable the counting process and the payout process, respectively. (For example, turn on a ball information display flag indicating that a holding ball / storing ball information screen is displayed. When it is determined that the ball information display flag is on, the counting process is not performed, and when it is determined that the ball information display flag is on, the replay main process in step Sp1 of FIG. On the other hand, the lending control means controls so as not to disable the lending process (for example, whether the ball information display flag is on or off, the step of FIG. 11). The lending process of Sb21 can be executed.

  According to this, when the number of game media associated with the recording medium being received is displayed, the counting process and the payout process are controlled to be disabled while the lending process is not disabled. Be controlled.

  For this reason, when the number of game media is displayed, it is possible to prevent the number of game media from fluctuating, and it is possible to receive a loan when game media are required. As a result, even when displaying the number of game media, it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus capable of avoiding distrust and inconvenience to the player.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the pachinko parlor where the slot machine 1, the pachinko machine, etc. are installed is exemplified as the game arcade where the medal lending machine 100 is installed. May be a game center or the like.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the remaining amount of medals (the number of balls) is left in the medal lending machine 100 (card unit 750), and only the remaining prepaid amount is associated with the deposit amount corresponding card and discharged to the outside. It was made to be. As a result, when there are counted medals (game balls), it is possible to prevent a medal lending using a prepaid balance not used for medal lending out of accepted money from being erroneously performed. it can.

  Generally, the unit price of a game medium when a prepaid balance is used to lend a game medium such as a medal is higher than the unit price of a game medium when a medal is exchanged for a prize. For this reason, a player who uses a medal with a low unit price can play more games with less value than a player who uses a loaned medal with a high unit price. It is advantageous. Therefore, it is effective for a player to prevent the medal lending using the prepaid balance from being erroneously performed even though there are medals.

  (6) When there is a card return operation, the card unit 750 may transmit a signal indicating that to the pachinko gaming machine 701. The pachinko gaming machine 701 may receive the signal and notify that the card has been ejected. In this way, even when the return button is accidentally touched, the fact that the card has been ejected is notified, so there is no need to forget to acquire the card and the card can be prevented from being stolen. . A signal indicating that the card return operation has been performed may be transmitted to the calling lamp 200 instead of the pachinko gaming machine 701 to notify the calling lamp 200 that the card has been ejected.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the membership card is a complete ID management system, and the visitor card is a system that records information on the card in addition to the complete ID system. The complete ID management method is a method in which only identification information such as a card ID is recorded on a card, and management of the remaining amount, holding balls, and storage balls is performed by a management computer in association with the identification information.

  However, it is not limited to this, the membership card and the visitor card are both complete ID management, both are stored in the card, both are used together, one is the complete ID management, the other is stored in the card, and either is used together It is possible to adopt various methods as a management method of the remaining amount, the holding ball, and the stored ball, such as the complete ID management on the other side, the combination on one side, and the other side being stored in the card.

  (8) The player's face may be imaged and stored when the deposit amount corresponding card is discharged in step Sh15 of the remaining amount withdrawal process of FIG. The remaining amount discharge flag is turned on in step Sk1 of the issue / payment process in FIG. 13, step Sm13 in the return process in FIG. 14, step Sp3 in the replay process in FIG. 16, step Sj11 in the post-card insertion process in FIG. In addition to determining whether or not the player is in a state, it is determined whether or not the player's face when the remaining amount is discharged matches the current player's face. If they match, the processing may proceed to the subsequent processing. As a result, in the case where the player does not have a matching face and does not have a deposit balance card, it is not necessary to proceed to the subsequent processing, so that unnecessary processing can be prevented from being executed.

  In particular, in the case of the post-card insertion process in FIG. 24, when the player leaves the deposit remaining amount corresponding card in a state where it is out of the card insertion slot, Even if the card is inserted by operating the “” button, the faces do not match, and therefore the processing for associating the number of medals in the medal lending machine 100 with the card is not performed, so the medal is stolen. I can't.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, in the remaining amount extraction process of FIG. 23, after the deposit remaining amount corresponding card is discharged in step Sh15, the possessed medal corresponding card is issued in step Sh18. At this time, in the member card table or visitor card table shown in FIG. 6, the card ID of the deposit remaining amount correspondence card and the card ID of the possession medal correspondence card may be associated with each other. Or you may make it memorize | store the flag which shows whether a corresponding deposit remaining amount corresponding | compatible card or a medal corresponding card | curd exists.

  That is, you may make it manage a payment remaining amount corresponding | compatible card and a corresponding medal corresponding card | curd correspondingly. This management may be performed by a management apparatus such as the card management computer 500, or may be performed by a gaming apparatus such as the medal lending machine 100.

  Then, when the payment remaining amount corresponding card is accepted by the settlement apparatus 580, the card management computer 500 is inquired as to whether or not the flag is stored corresponding to the card ID when the prepaid balance is inquired. Only when there is a response indicating that there is a card with medals, the presence of a card with medals may be notified.

  This makes it possible to alert the player to exchange medals with the number of medals specified on the card with medals for prizes only when necessary when the balance specified with the card corresponding to the deposit is settled. . As a result, it is possible to prevent forgetting to exchange prizes without performing unnecessary notification.

  In addition, when a game device such as another medal lending machine 100 or a card unit 750 receives a card with a remaining deposit or a card with a corresponding medal, is there a corresponding card with a corresponding medal or a card with a remaining deposit? Whether or not the card management computer 500 is inquired and there is a response indicating that it exists may be notified to the player.

  As a result, even when the player moves to another gaming machine, the presence of a corresponding medal-supported card or a deposit balance card can be notified. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gaming medium from being lent by using the prepaid balance specified by the deposit remaining amount corresponding card even though there is a possessed medal specified by the possessed medal compatible card. In addition, when there is no longer a medal specified by the card corresponding to a medal, it is possible to notify the player that there is a prepaid balance specified by the card corresponding to the remaining payment amount, so that unnecessary payment can be prevented. it can.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the function setting for the membership card or the visitor card and the processing being executed are taken over only at the game hall. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to be handed over to other amusement halls.

  (11) As a specific function described in step Sj20 of FIG. 24 described above, the gaming apparatus such as the medal lending machine 100 is configured such that the number of jackpots and the number of jackpot fluctuations on the display 123 and the call lamp 200 of the medal lending machine 100, etc. A display screen custom function for customizing a display method (for example, display content, layout, etc.) of the game information may be provided. Although the index to be emphasized differs depending on the player, by providing the function, it is possible to display the game information according to the player's desire and improve the player's willingness to play. Further, the setting of the display method and the like in this function may be taken over by the card inserted later in the process of step Sj20 in FIG.

  Moreover, you may make it provide another function as a specific function. For example, as a specific function, a display design custom function for customizing a display design such as an avatar and a background displayed on the display 123 or the call lamp 200 may be provided. Thereby, since it can be set as the display design suitable for the player's taste, a player's willingness to play can be improved. The setting of the design contents with this function may be taken over by the card inserted later in the process of step Sj20 in FIG.

  Also, as a specific function, a game with a low ball rental machine with a low unit price per ball (for example, 1 yen per ball) (for example, a slot machine with 1 medal of 5 yen, a pachinko game machine with 1 yen per ball). Or a normal ball rental machine with a normal unit price per ball (for example, a slot machine with one medal of 20 yen, a pachinko machine with 4 yen per ball). In addition, when a card with the setting of the function is inserted into a medal lending machine or a card unit of a gaming machine different from the setting, a function of notifying that the setting is different may be provided. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a player from making a mistake in selecting a gaming machine having a unit price for which a game is desired. The selection setting by this function may also be transferred to the card inserted later in the process of step Sj20 in FIG.

  In addition, as a specific function, whether to give priority to the game with the holding ball or to give priority to the game with the storage ball is selected and set so that the set holding ball or the storage ball is used with priority. May be. Thereby, it is possible to play a game using the possession balls or storage balls to be prioritized. The selection setting by this function may also be transferred to the card inserted later in the process of step Sj20 in FIG.

  Further, as a specific function, the amount used for the game after the game is started may be a predetermined amount (the amount set by the player may be a predetermined amount, for example, 30000 yen, etc. It may be provided with a squeeze-in limiting function for notifying that or limiting the game when it becomes above (or over). As a result, it is possible to limit the player's infiltration into the game. The setting of the predetermined amount with this function may also be transferred to the card inserted later in the process of step Sj20 in FIG.

  In addition, as the specific process described in step Sj20 of FIG. 24 described above, in this confinement restriction function, a process of accumulating the amount used for the game after the game is started may be executed. The summation processing of the amount of money used with this function may also be taken over by the card inserted later in the process of step Sj20 in FIG.

  In addition, as a specific function, if it is prohibited to share a game medium such as a ball or a medal with another player in a game, if it is determined that the player is different by face authentication, that fact May be provided with a sharing prohibition function for informing the store clerk or restricting the game. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the disadvantageous situation to the game store side as the prohibition of sharing can be ensured. Further, the game store side can increase the setting of the lottery probability of the slot machine game, which can be in an advantageous state for the player.

  In addition, in each vehicle counting function as a specific function, when a process of counting game media such as medals or pachinko balls is being executed, if the membership card is not accepted, the membership card is inserted. The membership card inserted later may be transferred to the game media counting process. As a result, it is possible to easily perform processing for storing balls and storing medals with the membership card.

  In addition, in the drink ordering function as a specific function, there are not enough balls in the middle of the process of paying the price of the drink from the number of balls on the card that the clerk providing the drink has received earlier In addition, if a card with a recorded ball is inserted later, the adjustment process is taken over so that the amount of the card that has been inserted later is compensated for the missing value. You may make it settle from.

  (12) In the process of step Sj20 in FIG. 24, a process of confirming whether or not the function setting and the process in which the function is being executed can be succeeded to the card inserted later may be executed.

  (13) The medal management computer 550 or the card management computer 500 manages the setting of functions for the recording medium and the processing being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be managed by another management apparatus such as the hall computer 540.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the small-lot lending valid flag is stored only in the card table as shown in FIG. 4 of the gaming apparatus such as the medal lending machine 100, and the card management computer 500 or the like. The information is not stored in the membership card table or the visitor card table as shown in FIG. In other words, the small lending function is not managed by the management device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small-lot lending function may be managed by the management device as well as other functions.

  (15) The function settings stored in the visitor card table in FIG. 6B (for example, the card lock valid flag, the password, etc.) are not being used and are being stored. And when the game shop is closed. The setting of the function (for example, the card lock valid flag) stored in the member card table of FIG. 6A may be cleared during the game shop closing process or may not be performed.

  In addition, it is preferable that a specific function setting (for example, a theft card flag of the theft card restriction function) is not cleared even at the time of a game shop closing process. Even if a theft card is used at a later date, the use of the card is restricted.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 24, the number of medals held by the previous card is added to the card inserted later. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the prepaid balance of the previous card may be added to the card inserted later, or the number of medals and the prepaid balance may be added together.

  (17) At least two of the management devices such as the medal management computer 550, the hall computer 540, and the card management computer 500 may be used.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the card management computer 500 sets the card lock valid flag and the personal identification number, which are the card lock function settings, and the theft card restriction function. The theft card flag is now managed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, the medal management computer 550 manages the history totaling process, which is a process in which the game history totaling function is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the medal lending machine 100 stores a small amount lending flag that is a setting of the small amount lending function.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting of each function and the processing in which each function is executed may be managed by any management device, or for games such as the medal lending machine 100 or the card unit 750. It may be stored only in the apparatus.

  (19) The gaming device has not only the medal lending machine 100 and the card unit 750 but also the function of counting each unit, and the number of possessed balls or information that can identify the number of possessed medals (for example, the number of possessed balls or possessed medals The number itself, or the card ID that can identify the number of possessed balls or the number of possessed medals stored in association with the management device) is also recorded on the card.

  (20) The game history accumulated by the game history aggregation function may be configured to be transmitted from a gaming device such as the medal lending machine 100 or the card unit 750 to the player's portable terminal in a wired or wireless manner. .

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, as described in step Sj20 of FIG. 24, when the card inserted later is a membership card, the setting of the encryption number of the card lock function is not taken over. . In other words, when the later-inserted recording medium is a member-purpose recording medium, the function setting for the previously inserted recording medium is not transferred to the later-inserted recording medium.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of whether the later-inserted recording medium is for a member or non-member, the function setting for the previously inserted recording medium can be set in the later-inserted recording medium. You may make it not take over.

  In addition, instead of taking over the function settings for the previously inserted recording medium as they are, the settings whose contents and format have been changed may be taken over for the later inserted recording medium. For example, in step Sj20 of FIG. 24, the setting of the encryption number set in advance for the member card inserted later is not inserted without taking over the setting of the security code of the visitor card inserted previously. It can also be considered that the membership card is taken over.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the embodiment has been described on the assumption that the recording medium processing device is the medal lending machine 100 and the card unit 750 that use a card as a recording medium. However, the recording medium used by the recording medium processing apparatus is not limited to the card, and may be another recording medium. For example, a coin-shaped recording medium, a memory card-shaped recording medium, or a portable terminal possessed by a player may be used as the recording medium.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, when a membership card or a visitor card is not inserted when accepting the payment at the start of the game and performing the ball lending process, a new visitor card is actually removed from the card storage unit. It was taken out, issued, and held in the reading position.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only when a card return operation is performed by issuing a virtual card instead of an actual card, the card ID of the virtual card is changed to the card ID of the actual card. May be issued.

  In such a case, in the determination processing / aggregation processing of FIGS. 28 and 35, processing is performed using the card ID of the virtual card.

  (24) The initial game determination period, the long time determination period, and the short time determination period described above may be configured to be settable. Moreover, you may make it differ according to the kind and unit price of a model or game media.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. 35, the determination process and the aggregation process are executed in both the summation process and the division process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and determination processing and totalization processing may be performed for at least one of summation processing and division processing.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, when a visitor card is received and a membership card or a visitor card is received, a summing process is executed, and such a summing process is performed. In addition, the determination process and the tabulation process are performed in FIGS.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination process and the aggregation process may be performed only when the summing process is performed on the membership card.

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, for invalid cards, determination processing of information related to the game (first game model, long-time game model, short-time game model, and only game model) And the aggregation process was not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For invalid cards, the collection of information related to the subsequent models that have been invalidated ends. However, the determination process and the totaling process of information regarding previous games that have been invalidated are executed. Also good.

  (28) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the remaining cards in FIG. 33 and the division source card in pattern 3 in FIG. Judgment processing and tabulation processing for long-running game machines, short-time game machines, and the only game machine) are stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for these cards, collection of information on the models after the cancellation is completed, but information determination processing and aggregation processing on the previous games canceled are executed. May be.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 100 medal lending machine, 165 light emitting unit, 182 payout device, 190 counting device, 500 card management computer, 540 hall computer, 550 medal management computer, 701 pachinko machine, 750 card unit.

Claims (7)

A gaming system provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game and including a gaming device capable of processing a recording medium, and a management device capable of communicating with the gaming device,
A determination means for determining whether or not the player is the first game model that the player first played in a predetermined counting period;
Totaling means for totalizing first game model information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination means;
A summing means for summing at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media and corresponding to one summed recording medium;
The said determination means is a game system which, when added together by the said addition means, determines with the determination method according to the addition. A gaming system provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game and including a gaming device capable of processing a recording medium, and a management device capable of communicating with the gaming device,
A determination means for determining whether or not the player is the first game model that the player first played in a predetermined counting period;
Totaling means for totalizing first game model information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination means;
Dividing means for dividing at least one part of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to the division source recording medium, and associating the divided part with a new division destination recording medium;
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the determination means, when divided by the dividing means, makes a determination by a determination method according to the division. A management device capable of communicating with a gaming device,
The gaming device is provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, and can process a recording medium,
A determination processing means for executing a process for determining whether or not the player is the first game model that the player first played in a predetermined counting period;
Totalizing processing means for executing processing for totaling first game model information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first gaming model by the determination processing means;
A summing processing means for performing processing for summing at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media to be associated with one summing recording medium;
When the determination by the determination processing means is added by the addition of the addition processing means, the management device is performed by a determination method according to the addition. A management device capable of communicating with a gaming device,
The gaming device is provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, and can process a recording medium,
A determination processing means for executing a process for determining whether or not the player is the first game model that the player first played in a predetermined counting period;
A tally processing means for executing a process for tallying the first game model information indicating the type of the gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the determination processing means,
The determination by the determination processing means is performed by the gaming device that executes a summing process of adding at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to each of the plurality of recording media and associating it with one summed recording medium. A management device that performs a summation process by a determination method according to the summation. A management device capable of communicating with a gaming device,
The gaming device is provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, and can process a recording medium,
A determination processing means for executing a process for determining whether or not the player is the first game model that the player first played in a predetermined counting period;
Totalizing processing means for executing processing for totaling first game model information indicating the type of gaming machine determined to be the first gaming model by the determination processing means;
A division processing unit that divides at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to the division source recording medium and executes processing for associating the divided part with a new division destination recording medium; ,
When the determination by the determination processing unit is divided by the division processing unit, the determination is performed by a determination method according to the division. A management device capable of communicating with a gaming device,
The gaming device is provided corresponding to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game, and can process a recording medium,
A determination processing means for executing a process for determining whether or not the player is the first game model that the player first played in a predetermined counting period;
A tally processing means for executing a process for tallying the first game model information indicating the type of the gaming machine determined to be the first game model by the judgment processing means;
The determination by the determination processing means is performed by dividing a part of at least one of the valuable value and the number of game media corresponding to the division source recording medium and associating the divided part with a new division destination recording medium. A management device that is performed by a determination method according to the division when the division processing is executed by the gaming device.   The management device further comprises management means for managing function settings for the recording medium received by the gaming device,
  The management means includes
    A process of adding the remaining amount identifiable on the first recording medium or the number of counting gaming media counted by the counting device to the remaining amount or counting gaming medium number identifiable on the second recording medium;
    A process of taking over the setting of the function for the first recording medium to the second recording medium;
  3. The game according to claim 1, further managing that the setting of the function for the first recording medium is taken over by the second recording medium when the game device is executed by the gaming apparatus. system.

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