JP6372902B2 - GAME DEVICE AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game apparatus and program capable of paying out a predetermined game medium.

In recent years, there are an increasing number of game halls that rent game media such as game balls and medals at a lower rental rate than before. In such a game hall, a plurality of types of lending rates are generally set. For example, one game ball is 1 yen, 2 yen, 4 yen, etc. One medal is 5 yen, 10 yen Lending at multiple types of lending rates such as 20 yen.
Also, in such a game hall, game machines are installed according to the rental rate, for example, a 1-yen corner where a pachinko machine that can be played with game balls rented at a 1-yen rate is installed, and a game that is rented at a 2-yen rate. The game machines can be selected according to the game funds on hand by installing the game machines according to the lending rate, such as a 2-yen corner where pachinko machines can be played with balls.

Furthermore, in recent years, there are game halls that have introduced a so-called storage ball replay system in which a game medium acquired by a player is stored, and when the player visits the store again, the player can replay it so that it can be pulled out.
In such a storage ball replay system, the number of game media deposited by one player is managed as a stored game media for each account provided for each loan rate. It manages X balls, Y game balls in a 2-yen account, and Z game balls in a 4-yen account.

In the game hall where the storage ball replay system for managing the stored game media for each account is introduced as described above, the player is different from the one loan rate at the game corner where the one loan rate is set. There is a case where it is desired to replay the stored game medium of the account with the lending rate.
For example, this is a case where a stored game medium in a 4-yen account is pulled out and replayed with a gaming machine installed in a 1-yen corner.

Thus, an example of a technique for realizing such a player's needs is disclosed in Patent Document 1 as a “game medium payout system”.
In this “game media payout system”, a game media payout device for paying out predetermined game media to a player is installed in each game corner, and a lending rate preset in one game media payout device is assigned to the belonging lending rate. When the stored game media is withdrawn from an account with a different loan rate different from the affiliated loan rate, the quantity of the affiliated loan rate is set so that the quantity of the stored game media is equivalent to the affiliated loan rate. And a predetermined number of game media are paid out from the number of game media obtained by conversion.

JP 2009-045362 A

  However, the conventional gaming device has room for improvement.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming device of the present invention is a gaming device that is associated with a first rate and is capable of paying out gaming media. Payout means capable of paying out game media using the number of game media stored corresponding to one rate, wherein the payout means has a second rate different from the first rate. It is possible to pay out game media using the number of game media stored correspondingly, and the display means uses the number of game media stored corresponding to the second rate. Information on the number of game media used for paying out game media by the payout means out of the number of game media stored corresponding to the second rate based on payout of game media by the payout means The first And distribution, there simultaneously as possible display configuration and a second information which is information relating to a game medium count to be paid out, the by the dispensing means.

  In addition, the program of the present invention corresponds to a computer of a gaming device that is associated with a first rate and is capable of paying out game media, display means capable of displaying predetermined information, and the first rate. The payout means functions as payout means capable of paying out game media using the number of game media stored in the memory, and the payout means stores data corresponding to a second rate different from the first rate. It is possible to pay out game media using the number of game media that are stored, and the display means uses the number of game media stored corresponding to the second rate to output the payout means. Based on the fact that the game medium is paid out by the first game information, the first information is the number of game media used for paying out the game medium by the payout means among the number of game media stored corresponding to the second rate. And distribution, are to be displayed simultaneously with the second information which is information relating to a game medium count to be paid out, the by the dispensing means.

It is a figure which shows typically the structure of the game system which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a prize exchange device. It is a graph which shows the structure of a storage game media database. It is an external appearance perspective view of a replay machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a replay machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of a use account selection screen. It is a figure which shows the structure of a value change confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the structure of the replay number selection screen. It is a figure which shows the structure of the payout result display screen. It is a figure which shows the other structure of the replay number selection screen. It is a figure which shows the other structure of the payout result display screen. It is an operation | movement procedure figure which shows the process sequence regarding discharge | payout of the storage game media by the replay which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the value change process performed with the replay machine which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the structure of the game system which concerns on 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is an external view of a game machine and each counter. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of each stand counter. It is a figure which shows the structure of a value change confirmation screen. It is a figure which shows the structure of the replay number selection screen. It is a figure which shows the structure of the payout result display screen. It is a figure which shows the other structure of the replay number selection screen. It is a figure which shows the other structure of the payout result display screen.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a game medium lending device, a game medium lending system, and a game medium lending method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment of a game medium lending device, a game medium lending system, and a game medium lending method according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(I) Game System A game system S according to the present embodiment is a computer system that operates as a game medium lending system according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a game such as a pachinko machine 100a and a slot machine 100b. Machine 100, game medium lending machine 20 that lends game media (20a is a ball lending machine, 20b is a medal lending machine), stand management device 30, island management device 40, and game hall management device that totals game data for each gaming machine 100 50, a counting device 60 (60a is a game ball counter and 60b is a medal counter) that counts the number of game media acquired by the player, and processing for exchanging the game media acquired by the player with prizes according to the number The prize exchange device 70 for performing the replaying of the game medium desired by the player from the stored game medium deposited in the game hall by the player. A game machine 80 (a replay machine 80a for paying out game balls, a replay machine 80b for paying out medals), etc., and the like. And a communication means for data communication via a predetermined network (for example, a local area network).

Further, in the game hall of the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 100a and the slot machine 100b are installed for each rental rate. For example, each corner of 4 yen, 2 yen, 1 yen, and 0.5 yen shown in FIG. Pachinko machines 100a that can be played with game balls rented at a rate of 4 yen, 2 yen, 1 yen, and 0.5 yen are installed, and 20 yen, 10 yen, and 10 yen, respectively, at the 20 yen, 10 yen, and 5 yen corners. , A slot machine 100b for playing with medals lent out at a 5-yen rate is installed.
Furthermore, each counting device 60 is installed as a counter dedicated to each corner. For example, the game ball counter 60a is installed so that only a set one rental rate of game balls can be counted, and the medal counter 60b is Only medals with a set lending rate can be counted.
Similarly to the counting device 60, the replay machine 80 is installed as a dedicated replay machine for each game corner. For example, the replay machine 80a pays out game balls at a set lending rate. The lending rate is set so that the replay machine 80b pays out medals at the set lending rate at a predetermined location (such as an island edge of the gaming machine island) of the gaming corner where the lending rate is set. It is installed at a predetermined place in the game corner where the rate is set.

  In the configuration of such a game hall, the game machine 100 such as an out signal, a safe signal, a jackpot signal, and a rental signal output from the gaming machine 100 and the game medium lending machine 20 is operated in the same manner as a normal game hall. The game signal is transmitted to the game hall management apparatus 50 via the relay information processing apparatus such as the table management apparatus 30 and the island management apparatus 40, and the game hall management apparatus 50 collects game data for each gaming machine 100. It comes to manage.

In addition, the game system S of the present embodiment is constructed as a savings replay system.
The storage ball replay system is a system in which the game media stored by the player is stored in the game hall and can be pulled out again when the player visits the store. For example, in this embodiment, the counting device The number of game media counted in 60 is managed as a stored game media by the prize exchange device 70, and the stored game media can be pulled out from the replay machine 80, and placed in the game corner where the replay machine 80 is installed. The game machine 100 can be replayed.

  Furthermore, the stored game media are managed by the prize exchange device 70 for each account provided for each rental rate. In addition, in each of these accounts, the storage game media is the number of game media acquired on the day that is the number of game media acquired by the player on the day, and the number of storage game media deposited by the player on the game site before the previous day. Storage management is performed by three data of the number of game media stored one day ago and the total number of game media stored which is the total value of the number of game media acquired on the day and the number of game media stored one day ago.

  Then, the replay machine 80 of the present embodiment uses the one lending rate set in the replay machine 80 as a lending rate that allows the game medium to be paid out, and the designated lending rate is set. The stored game media stored in the account are paid out within the range of the quantity of the stored game media, and stored in an account in which a loan rate that is not allowed to be paid out (a loan rate other than the designated loan rate) is set. It is possible to pay out within the range of the number of game media calculated by changing the value by converting the quantity of stored game media into the number of game media corresponding to the designated lending rate.

  Hereinafter, the prize exchange device 70 and the replay machine 80 that perform characteristic operations in the present embodiment will be described.

(II) Prize exchange device The prize exchange device 70 operates as an example of the stored game medium management device in the present invention, and performs a function of performing exchange processing for exchanging game media acquired by the player with prizes according to the quantity, An information processing apparatus having a function of managing a game medium deposited by a player at a game hall as a storage game medium, and at least a storage number management function for managing the number of storage game media for each player (member) Between the replay machine 80 and the storage number conversion function for converting the quantity of the storage game medium into a quantity corresponding to the designated lending rate set in the replay machine 80 (restored number after conversion) Communication function (such as the number of stored game media and the number of stored storage after conversion), etc., and manages the number of stored game media for each player. By managing as a total value of the number of game media acquired on the day which is the number of game media acquired and the number of game media stored the day before which is the number of game media deposited by the player before the previous day, the player can In addition to the game media deposited before the previous day, not only the game media acquired on the day but also the game media acquired on that day can be withdrawn, and replay is possible using the drawn-out stored game media.

  In order to realize each of these functions, as shown in FIG. 2, the prize exchange device 70 includes a communication unit 71 that transmits / receives information about the stored game medium to / from the replay machine 80 and the like, and the prize exchange device 70 A storage unit 72 that stores programs for executing various functions provided, stores information about members, information about stored game media, and the like, a display unit that includes a liquid crystal display and the like, and displays information about members and stored game media 73, an input unit 74 configured by a keyboard, a mouse, and the like for inputting predetermined data and instructions, a control unit 75 configured by a CPU for controlling various functions provided in the prize exchange device 70, and an arithmetic unit 76 for performing predetermined arithmetic processing. An output unit 77 configured by a printer or the like for outputting predetermined data, and the control unit 75 controls these units. Ri, prize exchange device 70 operates as follows.

Specifically, the prize exchange device 70 stores, for example, a member database, a stored game medium database, a converted stored number, and the like in the storage unit 72 in order to execute the stored number management function.
The member database includes, for example, items relating to members, such as a member ID that can identify a player who is a member, and a personal identification number for confirming whether or not the member is the member himself / herself.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the stored game media database includes, for example, the number of game media acquired on the day (“the same day” shown in FIG. 3) and the number of game media acquired by the player on the day, The number of game media stored the day before (the “previous day” shown in FIG. 3) and the total number of game media acquired on the day and the number of game media stored the day (the figure) 3) is stored for each account provided for each lending rate, and the number of game media acquired on the day, the number of game media stored on the day, and the total number of stored game media are associated with the member ID, Is stored for each person (member).

Specifically, for example, when the game medium is a game ball, a 4-yen account and a 2-yen account related to a lending rate of 4 yen / ball corresponding to each of a plurality of lending rates set for the game ball. A 2-yen account related to the / lending rate, a 1-yen account related to the 1-yen lending rate, and a 0.5-yen account related to the 0.5-yen / lending rate are provided for each account. The number of game media acquired on the day, the number of stored game media one day ago, and the total number of stored game media are stored in association with the member ID.
When the game medium is a medal, for example, a 20-yen account related to a lending rate of 20 yen / card and a lending of 10 yen / card corresponding to each of the plurality of lending rates set for this medal. A 10 yen account related to the rate and a 5 yen account related to a lending rate of 5 yen / card can be provided. For each of these accounts, the number of game media acquired on the day, the number of game media stored a day ago, and the total number of game media stored are stored in association with the member ID.

Of the number of game media managed in the stored game media database, the number of game media acquired on the day is a count value indicating the number of game media counted by the counting device 60, and is counted from the membership card by the counting device 60. Data transmitted from the counting device 60 in association with the read member ID.
The number of pre-stored game media is the number of game media deposited by the player before the previous day, and is updated by a daily process executed after the game hall is closed. That is, in the daily process, the number of game media acquired on the day is added to the number of game media stored on the day for each account of each player, and the total value after the addition is stored as a new number of game media stored on the day. Then, by updating (resetting) the number of game media acquired on the day to “0”, all of the game media deposited in the game hall before the execution of the daily processing is managed as the number of game media stored in the day ago. become.

In addition, since the gift exchange device 70 performs a communication function, the communication unit 71 can identify the member data (member ID, password, etc.) transmitted from the replay device 80 and the replay device 80. Receives ID, etc.
At this time, the prize exchange device 70 performs a search to determine whether a plurality of member IDs and passwords registered in the member database match the received member ID and password. Authenticate the member. As a result of the search, when it is determined that there is a match, the prize exchange device 70 allows the withdrawal from the stored game medium associated with the member ID in the stored game medium database, and is stored in the storage unit 72. The stored game medium data (the total number of stored game media, the converted stored number, etc.) is transmitted to the replay machine 80 via the communication unit 71.

  In addition, since the prize exchange device 70 executes the stored number conversion function, the calculation unit 76 uses the designated loan rate that is preset in the replay machine 80 and the account designated by the player as the account to be withdrawn. When the loan rate of the used account is different, the value change is performed by converting the number of stored game media stored in the used account into the number of game media corresponding to the specified loan rate, and A stored game medium number conversion process is executed for storing the converted number of stored game media as the number of game media that can be paid out in the replay machine 80.

  Further, the prize exchange device 70 subtracts the fraction from the total number of stored game media and calculates the converted number using the number of game media after the subtraction when the converted stored number is calculated as a quantity including a number after the decimal point. Calculate the number of post-storage.

  A specific example will be described. For example, it is assumed that the designated lending rate of the replay machine 80 is 4 yen / ball, and the lending rate of the use account that is the account designated by the player as the account to be withdrawn is 2 yen / ball. In this 2-yen account, “10001 balls” is stored as the total number of stored game media.

First, the post-conversion storage number is calculated. The post-conversion storage number can be calculated using the following equation.
Stored number after conversion = “Number of stored total game media” x (“Lending rate of used account” ÷ “Designated lending rate”) (Formula 1)
It should be noted that (“used account loan rate” ÷ “designated loan rate”) in Equation 1 is referred to as a conversion ratio.

Substituting the above numerical example into Equation 1, the following equation is obtained.
“10001 ball” × (“2 yen / ball” ÷ “4 yen / ball”) = “5000.5 ball” (Formula 2)
In Equation 2, the conversion ratio is calculated as (“2 yen / ball” ÷ “4 yen / ball”) = 0.5.

Thus, the post-conversion storage number can be calculated using Equation 1.
However, the post-conversion storage number may be calculated as a quantity including a numerical value after the decimal point as shown in Equation 2.
The numerical value after the decimal point, that is, 0.5 balls out of the number of stored reservoirs after conversion calculated by Equation 2, cannot be paid out from the replay machine 80.
Therefore, in order to calculate the stored number after conversion as an integer that does not include the value after the decimal point, calculate the number obtained by converting the number after the decimal point at the loan rate of the account used as a fraction, and this fraction is stored. Using the number of game media after subtraction from the total number of game media, the number of stored after conversion is calculated.

The fraction can be calculated using the following equation.
Fractional = “Number of decimal places after conversion” ÷ “Conversion ratio” (Formula 3)
Substituting the above numerical example into Equation 3, the following equation is obtained.
“0.5 balls” ÷ “0.5” = 1 (Formula 4)

This fraction is subtracted from the stored total number of game media.
"10001 ball"-"1" = "10000 balls" (Formula 5)
And the number of game media after subtracting the fraction is multiplied by the conversion ratio to calculate the number of stored after conversion.
“10000 balls” × “0.5” = “5000 balls” (Formula 6)
By such a procedure, the post-conversion storage number can be calculated as “5000 balls” that does not include a numerical value after the decimal point.

The stored number and fraction after conversion calculated by executing this procedure are stored in the storage unit 72.
Then, the converted stored number is transmitted to the replay machine 80 at a predetermined timing. However, the fraction is not transmitted to the replay machine 80. Thereby, the fraction is excluded from the game media paid out from the replay machine 80, and remains in the stored game media database stored in the prize exchange device 70.

  When the total number of stored game media is multiplied by the conversion ratio, that is, when the calculation shown in Expression 1 is performed, when the converted storage number is calculated as a number that does not include a value after the decimal point, Expression 1 The quotient calculated using can be transmitted to the re-playing machine 80 as the stored number after conversion. In this case, the calculations shown in Equations 3 to 6 are not executed.

  In the above procedure, the numerical value obtained by calculating (“used account lending rate” ÷ “designated lending rate”) is used as the conversion ratio. For example, (“designated lending rate” ÷ “used account lending rate” The numerical value obtained by calculating “)” can be used as the conversion ratio.

Specifically, when the above numerical example is substituted, the conversion ratio is calculated as the following equation.
“4 yen / ball” ÷ “2 yen / ball” = 2 (Formula 7)

In this case, the post-conversion storage number can be calculated using the following equation.
Stored number after conversion = “Total number of game media stored” ÷ “Conversion ratio” (Formula 8)
Substituting the above numerical example into Equation 8, the post-conversion storage number is calculated as the following equation.
“10001 ball” ÷ “2” = “5000.5 ball” (Formula 9)

As shown in Formula 9, even when the conversion ratio is used, the stored number after conversion may be calculated as a quantity including a numerical value after the decimal point.
This calculation result is the same as the calculation result shown in Equation 2.
Therefore, by performing the calculations shown in Equations 3 to 6 using the numerical values after the decimal point among the converted number of storages calculated using Equation 9, the numerical value after the decimal point is included. It can be calculated as “5000 balls” not.

In addition, since the prize exchange device 70 executes the storage number management function, the communication unit 71 calculates the stored total number of game media after subtracting the number of game media drawn from the replay machine 80. The control unit 75 updates the stored total game medium number by overwriting the received stored total game medium number in the stored game medium database.
In addition, the prize exchange device 70 is configured so that the calculation unit 76 uses the amount of game media withdrawn from the replay machine 80 (if the designated loan rate and the loan rate of the use account are different from each other) The number of game media after conversion at the lending rate is deducted from either the number of game media acquired on the day of use account or the number of game media stored one day ago. At this time, whether to withdraw from the number of game media acquired on the day or the number of game media stored one day ago can be set by the administrator of the game hall. However, in game venues that charge a fee when deducting from the number of game media reserved the day before, and do not collect a fee when deducted from the number of game media earned on the day, priority shall be given to deduction from the number of game media acquired on the day. Can do. Even in such a game hall, the manager of the game hall can arbitrarily set whether to withdraw from the number of game media acquired on the day or the number of game media stored in the day before.

  Further, as described above, the data transmitted from the replay machine 80 can be the stored total number of game media after the number of drawn game media is subtracted. In this case, the replay machine 80 performs the process of subtracting the number of drawn game media from the stored total number of game media. However, this process can be performed, for example, by the gift exchange device 70. Specifically, when the prize exchange device 70 receives the amount of game media withdrawn from the replay machine 80 and the designated loan rate and the loan rate of the use account are different, the amount of game media withdrawn is calculated. Calculate the number of game media after conversion at the loan rate of the account used, subtract this number of game media from the total number of stored game media, and use the number of game media obtained by this subtraction as the new total number of stored game media The stored total number of game media can be updated by overwriting the stored game media database.

In this way, the prize exchange device 70 manages the number of stored game media, the number of game media acquired on the day, and the total number of stored game media for each account of each player, and the total number of stored game media for each account. Is converted to the number of game media corresponding to the designated lending rate, and the total number of stored game media, the number of stored storage after conversion, and the like can be transmitted to the replay machine 80.
Next, the configuration of the replay machine 80 will be described with reference to FIGS.

(III) Replay machine The replay machine 80 is an information processing apparatus that operates as an example of the game medium lending device according to the present invention, and at least information about the stored game medium (stored total game) with the prize exchange device 70 (The number of media, the number of storage after conversion, etc.), a display function for displaying each screen related to replay to the player in a selectable manner, and paying the game media to the player within the range of the total number of game media stored It is an apparatus provided with a storage ball payout function (replay function) to be issued and a storage ball subtraction function for subtracting the number of game media paid out by replay from the total number of stored game media.

In order to realize each of these functions, the replay machine 80, as shown in FIG. 4, has a card insertion slot 81 into which a predetermined card (for example, a membership card) can be inserted / returned, a game medium for paying out a game medium A touch panel portion 83 that includes a payout port 82, a liquid crystal display, and the like and that allows predetermined display and input is provided outside.
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the replay machine 80 includes a communication unit 84 that transmits / receives predetermined information to / from the prize exchange device 70 and the like, and programs and data for executing various functions provided in the replay machine 80. Is stored in the storage unit 85, the reading unit 86 for reading the member ID from the card inserted in the card insertion slot 81, the payout unit 87 for paying out the game medium, and the control for controlling various functions of the replay machine 80. The unit 88 includes a calculation unit 89 that executes predetermined calculation processing. The control unit 88 controls the respective units to perform the following characteristic operations.

Specifically, the replay machine 80 stores the lending rate set in the replaying machine 80 as a designated lending rate by the storage unit 85 operating as a lending rate storage unit in the present invention.
Specifically, for example, “4 yen / ball” is stored as the designated lending rate in the storage unit 85 of the replay machine 80 installed in the 4 yen corner.

Further, the replay machine 80 transmits member data (member ID, password, etc.), machine ID, etc. to the prize exchange device 70 via the communication unit 84 in order to execute the communication function.
Further, the replay machine 80 operates by the communication unit 84 and the control unit 88 as the storage amount acquisition unit and the conversion value acquisition unit in the present invention, so that the stored game medium data (storage total) transmitted from the prize exchange device 70 is obtained. The stored game medium data is acquired by receiving the number of game media, the number of stored after conversion, and the like.
Then, the replay machine 80 stores the received stored game medium data (the total number of stored game media, the converted stored number) in the storage unit 85. Among the stored game medium data stored, the total number of stored game media is stored for each account provided for each rental rate. In addition, for example, in the case of a 4 yen replay machine 80a, the number of stored game media after conversion is 4 yen / ball for the total number of stored game media such as a 2 yen account, 1 yen account, and 0.5 yen account. The number of stored reservoirs converted in (1) is stored.

Since the replay device 80 performs a display function, the touch panel unit 83 displays various operation keys such as images, text, and numeric keys, and inputs (selection operation) by touching the display on the screen with a finger or a touch pen. , Communication operation, etc.).
In addition, the replay machine 80 allows the player to select an account to be debited while displaying each screen related to replay by the touch panel unit 83 operating as a display unit and an account selection unit in the present invention. Yes.
Specifically, in the “use account selection screen” (see FIG. 6) and “use account selection screen” for designating the account to be withdrawn when the touch panel unit 83 withdraws the game medium as the use account, the replay machine 80 When a loan rate other than the designated loan rate is selected, a “value change confirmation screen” (see FIG. 7) for confirming whether or not it is possible to withdraw from the account of the selected loan rate, see game “Replay number selection screen” (see FIGS. 8 and 10) for selecting the number of replays that is the number of medium withdrawals, and the situation where the total number of game media to be stored varies by withdrawing the stored game media from the use account A “payout result display screen” (see FIGS. 9 and 11) and the like are displayed.
Specific modes of these display screens will be described with reference to FIGS.

The “use account selection screen” is a screen that is displayed on the touch panel unit 83 after the membership card is inserted and the password is entered in the replay machine 80, and an account for debiting game media is used as the use account. It is a screen for a player to select.
For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the item displayed on the “use account selection screen” is a designated loan that is a loan rate set in the replay machine 80 displaying the “use account selection screen”. A rate selection (<4 yen payout> shown in FIG. 6), an account selection button (such as “4 pachis”) indicating an abbreviation of the gaming machine 100 corresponding to each of a plurality of lending rates set for a predetermined game medium, Stored total number of game media stored in each of the accounts (“remaining pool” shown in FIG. 6), and converted storage that is the number of game media after converting the total number of stored game media for each account at the specified loan rate Number ("converted number" shown in FIG. 6), a cancel button to be pressed when the selection of the account to be used is completed, a predetermined message (for example, operation guidance, etc.), and the like.

Among these, the designated lending rate (<4 yen payout> shown in FIG. 6) is information that is displayed to clearly indicate to the player the lending rate of the game medium to be paid out from the replay machine 80. .
The account selection button displays all abbreviations of the gaming machine 100 corresponding to each of a plurality of lending rates set for a predetermined game medium, and selects one account selection button from the plurality of account selection buttons Thus, an account set with one lending rate specified by the abbreviation of the gaming machine 100 described in the selected account selection button can be selected as a use account for withdrawing stored game media. .

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the abbreviations of the gaming machine 100 corresponding to each of a plurality of loan rates are “4 pachis”, “2 pachis”, “1 pachis”, “0.5 pachis”. The account selection button with “” is displayed so as to be selectable. For example, “4 pachis” is an abbreviation for a pachinko machine 100a that plays a game using game balls lent at a lending rate of “4 yen / ball”.
Then, when the player selects the account selection button described as “4 pachis”, the account is set to the lending rate of “4 yen / ball” specified by the selected “4 pachis” 4 The yen account is selected as the account from which the stored game media is withdrawn.

  Thus, in the “use account selection screen”, all of the plurality of lending rates set for a predetermined game medium are displayed as abbreviations of the gaming machines 100 and in the form of account selection buttons. The person can select an account from which the stored game medium is withdrawn by selecting one account selection button from among the plurality of account selection buttons.

  In particular, in the “used account selection screen”, all of an account selection button indicating an account for which a designated loan rate is set and an account selection button indicating an account for which another loan rate is set are displayed. For this reason, the player can select not only the account set with the designated lending rate set in the replay machine 80 as the use account, but also the account set with another lending rate as the use account. Can be selected on the same screen.

In addition, on the “used account selection screen”, the total number of stored game media (“remaining stored ball”) and the converted stored number (“converted number”) are displayed for each account. Further, the stored total number of game media is displayed as a total value of the number of game media acquired on the day and the number of stored game media before the day, and the converted stored number is displayed as a converted value of the total value. For this reason, the player can immediately know the quantity of stored game media that can be withdrawn for each account at a glance at the “use account selection screen”.
This effect will be further described. When a stored game medium is withdrawn from an account, a player is required to know how many stored game media are available for each account, that is, the total number of stored game media that can be withdrawn for each account. In addition, when the loan rate of the used account to be debited differs from the designated loan rate set in the replay machine 80, the amount of stored game media that is actually paid out from the replay machine 80 when it is withdrawn from the use account is grasped. There is also a demand to do.
Therefore, in the “use account selection screen”, the total number of stored game media that is the total value of the number of game media acquired on the day and the number of game media stored before the day, and the number of stored after conversion that is a conversion value of the total number of stored game media To be displayed for each account. Thereby, the player can know the total number of stored game media that can be withdrawn for each account for all accounts and for each account by viewing this “used account selection screen”. In addition, when a stored game medium is withdrawn from an account in which a loan rate other than the designated loan rate is set, the number of game media actually paid out from the replay machine 80 can be reliably grasped. The displayed data can be useful as a judgment material when selecting an account to be debited.

In the “use account selection screen” shown in FIG. 6, the total number of stored game media is displayed as “remaining pooled game”. The numbers can be listed and displayed on one “use account selection screen”.
In addition, in the “use account selection screen” shown in FIG. 6, an account selection button indicating “0.5 pachi”, a display of “0 ball” which is “remaining storage” of this “0.5 pachi”, The display of “0 ball” which is the “converted number” of “0.5 pachi” is shaded display. This is because the stored game media cannot be withdrawn from the account of “0.5 pachi” because “0.5 pachi” “remaining ball” is “0 ball”. .5 pachi "indicates that it is impossible to select an account selection button.

In the “value change confirmation screen” shown in FIG. 7, the lending rate specified by the abbreviation of the gaming machine 100 described in the account selection button selected in the “use account selection screen” is set in the replay machine 80. This is a screen that is displayed next on the touch panel unit 83 when it is different from the designated lending rate, and is stored in the account in which the lending rate indicated by the account selection button selected on the “use account selection screen” is set. It is a screen for making the player confirm whether or not the stored game media may be withdrawn from the account by changing the value of converting the total number of stored game media at the designated lending rate.
The items displayed on this “value change confirmation screen” include, for example, the designated lending rate set in the replay machine 80 displaying this “value change confirmation screen” (<4 yen payout> shown in FIG. 7). ), The total number of stored game media stored in the account for which the lending rate indicated by the account selection button selected on the “use account selection screen” is set (“2 pachis pool remaining 10001 balls” shown in FIG. 7), Change in the number of storage after conversion when the total number of stored game media is converted from the loan rate of the account used to the designated loan rate (4 yen / ball) (“5000 balls converted into 4 pachis” shown in FIG. 7), value change There are decision buttons (“Yes”, “No”), predetermined messages (operation guidance, etc.), and the like.
The “value change confirmation screen” shown in FIG. 7 is the “value change confirmation screen” that is displayed next when the account selection button indicating “2 pachis” is selected in the “use account selection screen” shown in FIG. Is a display example.

By displaying the “value change confirmation screen” with such contents, the player can withdraw the stored game media from an account with a loan rate different from the designated loan rate, and thus the loan rate different from the designated loan rate. It can be reconfirmed at this stage that a value change process called loan rate conversion is executed in order to withdraw the stored game media from the current account.
If the user does not want to change the value or wants to change the use account, the “use account selection screen” can be displayed again on the touch panel unit 83 by pressing the “No” determination button. Thereby, the player can select an account in which the designated loan rate is set or change the account used on the “use account selection screen”.
On the other hand, if it is acceptable to change the value, confirm the account with the loan rate indicated by the account selection button selected on the “Use Account Selection Screen” as the use account by pressing the “Yes” decision button. can do.

The “replay count selection screen” shown in FIG. 8 is described when the “Yes” determination button is selected on the “value change confirmation screen” or the account selection button selected on the “use account selection screen”. When the lending rate specified by the abbreviation of the gaming machine 100 is the same as the designated lending rate set in the replay machine 80, the screen is the next screen displayed on the touch panel unit 83, and the replay machine It is a screen for selecting the number of replays, which is the quantity of game media paid out from 80.
The item displayed on the “replay number selection screen” includes, for example, the designated lending rate set in the replay machine 80 displaying this “replay number selection screen” (<4 yen shown in FIG. 8). Payout>), the number of stored total game media stored in the account indicated by the account selection button selected on the “use account selection screen” (“4 pachis remaining 10000 balls” shown in FIG. 8), payout as the number of replays There are a plurality of replay number buttons (such as “125”) indicating the number of possible game media, a cancel button to be pressed when changing an account for withdrawal of game media, a predetermined message (such as operation guidance), and the like.

Further, the “replay count selection screen” shown in FIG. 8 is a screen that is displayed next when the account selection button selected in the “use account selection screen” is “4 pachis”. When the account selection button is “2 pachis” and the “Yes” decision button is selected on the “value change confirmation screen” displayed next, the “replay number selection screen” shown in FIG. 10 is displayed. The account indicated by the selected account selection button, that is, “the number converted to 4 pachis 5000 balls” is displayed as the converted storage number of the stored total number of game media stored in the 2-yen account.
Thus, when the loan rate indicated by the account selection button selected on the “use account selection screen” is the designated loan rate, the “replay number selection screen” displays the account for which the designated loan rate is set. When the total number of stored game media is displayed as “remaining pool” and the loan rate indicated by the account selection button selected on the “use account selection screen” is a loan rate other than the specified loan rate, the “replay number selection screen” ", The converted storage number of the total storage game media number of the account for which the lending rate is set is displayed as" converted number ".

  The replay number button displayed on the “replay number selection screen” is a button for displaying the number of withdrawal units that is a predetermined quantity as the number of game media that can be pulled out from the replay machine 80. When selected by the player, game media corresponding to the number of withdrawal units are paid out from the replay machine 80.

  In the “replay number selection screen” shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 10, the replay number button indicating “all” is shaded, and the replay number button indicating “all” is selected. It indicates that it is impossible. This is because “10000 balls” and “5000 balls” displayed as “remaining pool” or “converted number” exceed the upper limit (for example, 1000 balls) of the number of game media that can be pulled out by one pull-out operation. Therefore, it is impossible to draw out the number of game media of “10000 balls” or “5000 balls” at one time with a shaded display applied to the replay number button indicating “all”. It is shown.

The “payout result display screen” shown in FIG. 9 is a screen that is displayed next when the replay number button is selected in the “replay number selection screen”, and game media is paid out from the replay machine 80. It is a screen for confirming the quantity of the storage game media which remain | survives in the use account withdrawn with.
The items displayed on the “payout result display screen” include, for example, the number of withdrawal units indicated by the replay number button selected on the “replay number selection screen” (“payout number 125 balls” shown in FIG. 9). ), The number of game media to be withdrawn from the account (“4 pachis used 125 balls” shown in FIG. 9), and the number of game media withdrawn from the total number of game media stored in the account before the withdrawal. There are the number of stored after withdrawal (“4 pachis remaining 9875 balls” shown in FIG. 9), a predetermined message, and the like indicating the number of game media remaining after subtracting the number of media.

Further, the “payout result display screen” shown in FIG. 9 is a screen that is displayed when “125 balls” which is an account selection button is selected in the “replay number selection screen” shown in FIG. When “125 balls” as an account selection button is selected on the “replay number selection screen” shown in FIG. 10, a “payout result display screen” shown in FIG. 11 is displayed.
Specifically, in the “payout result display screen” shown in FIG. 11, a 2-yen account indicated by “2 pachis”, which is the account selection button selected on the “used account selection screen”, is used, and this 2-yen account. The number of withdrawn game media, which is the amount of game media that is withdrawn from the game, is displayed as “2 pachis used 250 balls”, and is withdrawn from “10001 balls”, which is the total number of game media stored in the 2-yen account. The number “9751 balls”, which is the remaining number after withdrawal after subtracting the number “250 balls”, is displayed as “2 pachis remaining 9975 balls”.

Thus, on the “payout result display screen”, the number of replays actually paid out to the player, the number of game media withdrawn from the account, and the post-withdrawal game media remaining in the use account after the withdrawal has been performed The numbers are displayed simultaneously on one screen.
Thereby, the player can recognize at a glance the fluctuation state of the total number of stored game media accompanying the withdrawal of the stored game media by visually checking the display content of the “payout result display screen”.

Further, the post-withdrawal stored number displayed on the “payout result display screen” is displayed as a quantity with a fraction added.
For example, the number of stored pools after conversion displayed on the “use account selection screen” or the like is displayed as a quantity when the total number of stored game media after the fraction is subtracted is converted into a designated lending rate. This is because the maximum number of stored game media that can be paid out is clearly indicated to the player by subtracting the fraction that cannot be paid out from the replay machine 80.
On the other hand, the post-withdrawal stored number displayed on the “payout result display screen” indicates the number of stored game media remaining in the use account after payout, and the remaining stored game media number includes a fraction. Therefore, the post-withdrawal stored number displayed on the “payout result display screen” is also displayed as a quantity with a fraction added. By visually recognizing the stored number after withdrawal, the player can accurately grasp the number of stored game media remaining in the use account after paying out.

In addition, on the “payout result display screen”, a message indicating the lending rate of the game medium to be paid out from the replay machine 80, specifically, for example, “4 yen worth ball is paid out” is displayed. Is displayed. Thereby, the player can know the rental rate of the game medium paid out from the replay machine 80 by visually recognizing the message.
Furthermore, on the “payout result display screen”, a message “Please take out the membership card” can be displayed as a message. Thereby, the player can know the operation content which can be performed by visually recognizing the said message.

  In addition, since the replay machine 80 performs the savings payout function, the payout unit 87 and the control unit 88 operate as the game medium lending unit in the present invention, so that each screen regarding the replay displayed on the touch panel unit 83 can be used. In response to the player's withdrawal operation, the control unit 88 controls the payout unit 87 to pay out the stored game medium.

Further, the replay machine 80 pays out stored game media for each predetermined number of units. For example, the number of game media to be drawn from the stored game media to the storage unit 85 by a single withdrawal request by the player. Is stored.
The withdrawal unit number is displayed on, for example, the replay number button in the “replay number selection screen” (see FIGS. 8 and 10), and when the replay number button is selected by the player, the displayed withdrawal unit A number of game media are paid out.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the number of withdrawal units is displayed as “125”, “250”, “500”, “1000” on the replay number button. Note that the number of withdrawal units is not limited to these numerical values, and may be any numerical value, and may be set for each replay device 80 or for each lending rate.
Further, the number of withdrawal units may be set for each gaming hall or each replay machine 80 by storing and managing the number of withdrawal units, for example, with the gaming hall management device 50. In this case, the replay machine 80 may be configured to receive the number of withdrawal units from the game hall management device 50 at a predetermined timing.

In addition, since the replay machine 80 performs the stored ball subtraction function, the storage unit 85 stores the number of game media paid out by the above-described stored ball payout function by the calculation unit 89 in accordance with the replay drawing operation by the player. Subtract from the total number of game media (saving ball number subtraction process).
Specifically, when an account for which a designated loan rate is set is selected as a use account in the “use account selection screen” (see FIG. 6), that is, when a player does not change the value. The replay machine 80 subtracts the withdrawal unit number corresponding to the replay number button selected by the player on the “replay number selection screen” (see FIG. 8) from the stored total number of game media in the use account. To do.

On the other hand, in the “use account selection screen” (see FIG. 6), an account for which a loan rate other than the designated loan rate is set is selected as the use account, and in the “value change confirmation screen” (see FIG. 7). When the determination button “Yes” indicating that the player changes the value is selected, the replay machine 80 selects the number of replays selected by the player on the “replay number selection screen” (see FIG. 10). Calculate the number of withdrawal game media, which is the number of game media converted from the number of withdrawal units corresponding to the button at the loan rate of the account used, and subtract the calculated number of withdrawal game media from the total number of game media stored in the account used. To do.
Then, the replay machine 80 transmits the stored total number of game media after subtracting the number of drawn game media to the prize exchange device 70 via the communication unit 84.
The number of stored total game media transmitted from the replay machine 80 to the prize exchange device 70 after the stored game media are drawn out is the total number of stored total game media stored in each of the plurality of accounts. Alternatively, it may be only the stored total number of game media subjected to the process of subtracting the number of game media drawn out.

In the replay machine 80, it is possible to set whether or not to allow a player to change the value of the stored game medium.
Specifically, the replay machine 80 stores a value change flag for managing permission or prohibition of the value change of the stored game medium in the replay machine 80 in the storage unit 85. For example, “1” is stored in the value change flag when the value change of the stored game medium is prohibited, and “0” is stored in the value change flag when the value change of the stored game medium is permitted.
The value change flag may be set for all accounts in the replay machine 80, or may be set individually for each account. In this way, the payout from the stored game media stored in the account in which the loan rate other than the designated loan rate is set can be arbitrarily set by the employee of the game hall in units of 80 replay machines.

  Note that the value change flag may be stored and managed by the game hall management device 50, for example. In this case, for example, the value change flag may be managed in units of the replay machines 80 as described above, or the value change flags may be set for all the replay machines 80 in a lump, that is, in all the replay machines 80. May be managed. In these cases, the replay machine 80 may be configured to receive the value change flag from the game hall management device 50 at a predetermined timing.

  Note that the replay device 80 of this embodiment reads the member ID and the like from the member card inserted into the card insertion slot 81, but the card that can be read by the reading unit 86 is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium that can read data (such as a member ID), it may be a card having any configuration. The storage medium readable by the reading unit 86 is not limited to a card, and may be, for example, a ticket displaying an IC coin or a barcode, or can read a QR code (registered trademark) displayed on a mobile terminal. It is good also as a simple structure. In these cases, instead of the card insertion slot 81, an insertion slot into which an IC coin can be inserted may be provided, and a reading unit capable of reading a bar code or QR code (registered trademark) may be provided.

  In the gaming system S configured as described above, the stored game that indicates the exchange of information about the stored game medium between the replay machine 80 and the prize exchange device 70 when the player pulls out the stored game medium by replay. Next, the medium payout process will be described as a game medium lending method.

(IV) Game Medium Lending Method FIG. 12 is an operation procedure diagram showing a processing procedure regarding payout of stored game media by replay according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing value change processing executed by the replay machine according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 12, the control unit 88 of the replay device 80 determines whether or not a member card has been inserted into the card insertion slot 81 (S10).
When the membership card is not inserted into the card insertion slot 81 (S10: NO), the control unit 88 waits until the membership card is inserted.
On the other hand, when the member card is inserted into the card insertion slot 81 (S10: YES), the control unit 88 causes the reading unit 86 to read the member information such as the member ID stored in the member card. The member information is stored in the storage unit 85.

Next, the control unit 88 determines whether or not a password has been input by an operation on the touch panel unit 83 (S11).
When the password is not input by the operation on the touch panel unit 83, the control unit 88 waits until the input is performed (S11: NO).
On the other hand, when a password is input by an operation on the touch panel unit 83 (S11: YES), the control unit 88 causes the storage unit 85 to store the input password.
And if the control part 88 takes out the body ID of the said replay machine 80, the member information, and a password from the memory | storage part 85, it will transmit to the prize exchange apparatus 70 via the communication part 84 (S12). The member information transmitted to the gift exchange device 70 includes at least a member ID.

The communication unit 71 of the gift exchange device 70 receives the member information, password, and machine ID transmitted from the replay machine 80 (S13).
The control unit 75 of the prize exchange device 70 causes the storage unit 72 to store the member information, the password, and the machine ID received by the communication unit 71.
The control unit 75 refers to the member database stored in the storage unit 72, and matches the member ID and password received by the communication unit 71 from the member ID and password registered in the member database. Search whether there is something to do. Thereby, the member specified by the received member ID is authenticated (S14).
When it is determined that none of the member ID and password registered in the member database matches the member ID and password received by the communication unit 71 (S14: NO), the control unit 75 The replay machine 80 is notified that the authentication is impossible. Replay machine 80 which received this notification shifts to processing of S11, and makes a player re-enter a personal identification number.

On the other hand, when there is a member ID and password registered in the member database that matches the member ID and password received by the communication unit 71 (S14: YES), the control unit 75 It is determined that the holder of the member card whose member ID has been read and who has entered the password is a legitimate member, and permits withdrawal (replay) of the stored game media.
Further, the control unit 75 specifies the replay device 80 that has been transmitted based on the machine ID received by the communication unit 71 and specifies the designated lending rate set for the replay device 80.
Specifically, for example, the control unit 75 transmits the machine ID to the game hall management device 50. The game hall management device 50 refers to the machine database stored in the storage unit, acquires the designated rental rate set in the replay machine 80 specified by the machine ID, and sends it to the prize exchange device 70. Send. When receiving the designated lending rate, the gift exchange device 70 identifies the designated lending rate as the designated lending rate set in the replay machine 80.

Next, the calculation unit 76 of the prize exchange device 70 converts the stored total number of game media stored in an account in which a loan rate different from the specified designated loan rate is set with the designated loan rate. The number of storage is calculated (S15). The calculated post-conversion storage number is stored in the storage unit 72.
For each account, the control unit 75 reads the stored total number of game media and the converted stored number from the storage unit 72 and transmits it to the replay machine 80 via the communication unit 71 (S16).

The communication unit 84 of the replay machine 80 receives the total number of stored game media and the converted stored number of each account provided for each lending rate (S17). The control unit 88 causes the storage unit 85 to store the total number of stored game media and the converted stored number of each account.
Next, the control unit 88 displays a “use account selection screen” (see FIG. 6) on the touch panel unit 83 (S18). As a result, the total number of stored game media and the converted stored number of each account are displayed on the touch panel 93.
And the control part 88 judges whether the account selection button for specifying the account which deducts stored game media as a use account was selected in the "use account selection screen" (S19).
When it is determined that the account selection button is not selected (S19: NO), the control unit 88 waits until the selection is made.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the account selection button has been selected (S19: YES), the control unit 88 determines the use account lending rate specified by the selected account selection button and the designated lending rate of the replay machine 80. It is determined whether or not they are different (S20). Accordingly, whether or not the selection of the account selection button by the player is accompanied by a value change in which the total number of stored game media stored in the use account is converted at the designated loan rate to obtain the converted stored number. Is judged.
When the loan rate of the use account specified by the selected account selection button is different from the designated loan rate of the replay device 80 (S20: YES), the control unit 88 executes value change processing ( S21).
On the other hand, when the loan rate of the account used specified by the selected account selection button and the designated loan rate of the replay machine 80 are the same (S20: NO), the control unit 88 displays a “replay number selection screen”. (See FIG. 8) is displayed on the touch panel unit 83 (S22).

Then, the control unit 88 determines whether or not the stored game medium has been pulled out by selecting the replay number selection button on the “replay number selection screen” (S23).
When the stored game medium is pulled out by selecting the replay number selection button (S23: YES), the control unit 88 corresponds to the number of withdrawal units displayed on the selected replay number button. The game medium is paid out through the payout unit 87. However, when the all button is selected, the control unit 88 pays out all the stored total number of game media stored in the account in which the designated lending rate is set via the payout unit 87.

Next, the control unit 88 causes the calculation unit 89 to execute a stored ball number subtraction process (S24).
Specifically, the calculation unit 89 executes a stored ball number subtraction process for subtracting the number of withdrawal units selected by the player from the stored total number of game media in the use account in which the designated lending rate is set. Are stored in the storage unit 85 as the new stored total number of game media.

After the accumulated ball number subtraction process is completed, the control unit 88 causes the touch panel unit 83 to display a “payout result display screen” (see FIG. 9) (S25).
After the display of the “payout result display screen” or when the cancel button is selected on the “replay number selection screen” (S23: NO), the control unit 88 performs a predetermined end operation (for example, by the player) It is determined whether or not a member card discharge operation has been performed (S26).
When determining that the ending operation has not been performed by the player (S26: NO), the control unit 88 shifts the process to S20 and continues the replay process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the player has finished the operation (S26: YES), the control unit 88 retrieves the stored total number of game media calculated by the number of stored balls subtraction process from the storage unit 85 and sends it to the prize exchange device 70. At the same time as sending (S27), the membership card is discharged (S28). Thereby, a series of processing which the replay machine 80 performs is complete | finished.
The prize exchange device 70 receives the total number of stored game media transmitted from the replay machine 80 via the communication unit 71 (S29), and stores the received total number of stored game media in the stored game in the storage unit 72. Store in the media database (S30).

Next, the value change process (S21) in the payout process of the stored game medium by replay described above will be described with reference to FIG.
When the “use account selection screen” (see FIG. 6) is displayed on the touch panel unit 83 of the replay machine 80, one account selection button is selected, and the use account specified by the selected account selection button. When the lending rate of the replay machine 80 and the designated lending rate of the replay machine 80 are different, that is, the selection of the account selection button converts the total number of stored game media stored in the use account with the designated lending rate, and stores after conversion When it is accompanied by a value change to obtain a number (S20 in FIG. 12: YES), the control unit 88 stores the total number of game media stored in the use account specified by the account selection button and the total storage. A “value change confirmation screen” (see FIG. 7) is displayed on the touch panel unit 83, with the number of game media converted into the designated loan rate of the replay machine 80 as a display item. Cause shown (S40).

The control unit 88 determines whether “Yes” or “No” of the enter button is selected by the player on the “value change confirmation screen” (S41).
When it is determined that the determination button “No” is selected by the player (S41: NO), the control unit 88 shifts the process to S18 of FIG. 12 and displays the “use account selection screen” on the touch panel unit 83. Display and continue the replay process.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination button “Yes” is selected by the player (S41: YES), the control unit 88 causes the touch panel unit 83 to display a “replay number selection screen” (see FIG. 10) (see FIG. 10). S42).
Then, the control unit 88 determines whether or not an operation of pulling out the stored game medium has been performed by selecting the replay number selection button on the “replay number selection screen” (S43).
When the stored game medium is pulled out by selecting the replay number selection button (S43: YES), the control unit 88 corresponds to the number of withdrawal units displayed on the selected replay number button. The game medium is paid out through the payout unit 87. However, when the all button is selected, the control unit 88 pays out all the stored total number of game media stored in the account in which the designated lending rate is set via the payout unit 87.

Next, the control unit 88 causes the calculation unit 89 to execute a stored ball number subtraction process (S44).
Specifically, the calculation unit 89 calculates the number of withdrawal game media by converting the number of withdrawal units selected by the player from the designated loan rate to the loan rate of the use account, and uses the number of withdrawal game media as the use account. The stored ball number subtraction process for subtracting from the stored total game media number is executed, and the number of game media after the subtraction is stored in the storage unit 85 as the new stored total game media number.
After the accumulated ball number subtraction process is completed, the control unit 88 causes the touch panel unit 83 to display a “payout result display screen” (see FIG. 11) (S45).
After the display of the “payout result display screen” or when the cancel button is selected on the “replay number selection screen” (S43: NO), the process proceeds to S26 in FIG. to continue.

As described above, according to the game medium lending device, the game medium lending system, and the game medium lending method of the present embodiment, when the player performs an operation of paying out the stored game medium from the replay machine, By displaying a “use account selection screen” on the touch panel unit that allows selection of an account from which a game medium is to be withdrawn, the player can select the account to be withdrawn.
In addition, in the prize exchange device, the number of game media deposited before the previous day and the number of game media acquired on the day are managed as a total value, and the replay machine touch panel unit stores the total value of the stored total game. When the number of media is displayed and the stored game media is paid out, the number of withdrawal game media is subtracted from the total number of game media stored, so not only the game media deposited before the previous day, but also the game media acquired on that day, It can be pulled out and replayed.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the game medium lending device, game medium lending system, and game medium lending method of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 14, the gaming system S of the present embodiment includes each counter 1 provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the gaming machine 100 as compared to the first embodiment, and a member management device 90. And the possession management device 110 are different in that they are arranged in the game hall.
In this embodiment, each stand counter 1 is provided with each function of the game medium lending machine 20, the counting device 60, and the replay machine 80 in the first embodiment, and each stand counter 1 is each stand counter. The game media acquired by the gaming machine 100 attached to 1 can be counted, the number of counted game media (count value) can be deposited in the game arcade, and the stored storage game media can be withdrawn As a result, the game machine 100 can be replayed.
In the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

(I) Each stand counter Each stand counter 1 operates as an example of a game medium lending device according to the present invention, and at least a counting function for counting game media acquired by the gaming machine 100 and a total obtained by counting. Within the range of the storage game media function that stores the numerical value to the possession management device 110 or the member management device 90 and stores it as the number of game media acquired on the day (the number of game media stored the day before the daily processing) and the total number of game media stored In the apparatus, a payout function (replay function) for paying out a stored game medium to a player, a communication function for transmitting / receiving predetermined information to / from each device, a display function for performing predetermined display, and the like are provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, each counter 1 is composed of a counter 10 and an inter-stand 20 '.
The counting unit 10 includes a counting sensor 10a, a lever 11, and a tray 12 and operates as a counting unit. For example, a game medium dropped from a lower plate (not shown) of the gaming machine 100 is stored in the tray 12 and the lever 11 When is operated, a shutter (not shown) that opens and closes the bottom surface of the tray 12 is operated, so that storage or dropping of the game medium stored in the tray 12 can be selected. Then, the game medium dropped into the machine is detected by, for example, the counting sensor 10a.
The inter-bed portion 20 ′ is composed of a bill insertion slot 21 into which a predetermined bill is inserted, a membership card insertion slot 22 into which a membership card can be inserted / returned, a liquid crystal display, and the like. When the game is paid out, an inter-display 23 for displaying information related to the selection operation, etc., information relating to the game, information relating to the stored game media, etc., a settlement button 24a for returning the membership card, etc. at the end of the game, etc. A payout button 24b operated externally is provided outside.

  Further, each counter 1 has a communication unit 25 for transmitting / receiving predetermined information to / from the gaming machine 100, the member management device 90, the possession management device 110, etc. A storage unit 26 for storing programs for executing various functions of the counter 1 and predetermined data, a reading unit 27 for reading a member ID from a member card inserted in the member card insertion slot 22, and paying out game media A payout unit 28 and a control unit 29 that is configured by a CPU and controls various functions of each counter 1 are provided inside, and the control unit 29 controls these units to provide the following characteristic features. Perform the action.

Each of the counters 1 displays the respective screens related to the replay described in the first embodiment and allows the stored game media to be withdrawn by the inter-display 23 operating as the display means and the account selection means in the present invention. The designation of the account to be debited is accepted from the player.
Specifically, the inter-table display 23 displays the display screen shown in FIGS. 17 to 21 according to the operation by the player as in the first embodiment.
In this embodiment, FIG. 17 corresponds to FIG. 7 of the first embodiment, FIG. 18 corresponds to FIG. 8 of the first embodiment, and FIG. 19 corresponds to FIG. 9 of the first embodiment. 20 is a screen corresponding to FIG. 10 of the first embodiment, and FIG. 21 is a screen corresponding to FIG. 11 of the first embodiment. In addition, the “use account selection screen” shown in FIG. 6 of the first embodiment is also displayed on the inter-unit display 23 of each counter counter 1 of the present embodiment.

Here, in the present embodiment, the “replay number selection screen” shown in FIGS. 18 and 20 is displayed in a different form from the first embodiment.
For example, the replay number button is displayed on the “replay number selection screen” of the first embodiment, but the replay number button is not displayed on the “replay number selection screen” of the present embodiment. This is because each counter 1 has a fixed number (for example, 125 balls) of game media (drawer units) to be drawn from the stored game media by a single withdrawal request by replay.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, as in the first embodiment, a replay number button may be displayed on the “replay number selection screen” so that the player can select the number of withdrawal units.

Each counter 1 is transmitted from the possession management device 110 or the member management device 90 by the communication unit 25, the control unit 29, and the storage unit 26 operating as a storage amount acquisition unit and a converted value acquisition unit in the present invention. The stored game medium data (the total number of stored game media, the converted number of stored games, etc.) and the like are received and stored in the storage unit 26, thereby acquiring the stored game medium data.
Further, each counter 1 pays out game media to be lent to the player by the payout unit 28 operating as the game medium renting means in the present invention.

Each counter 1 stores the lending rate set in each counter 1 as a specified lending rate by the storage unit 26 operating as a lending rate storage means in the present invention.
Further, in each counter 1, the storage unit 26 has setting information related to value change transmitted from the possession management device 110 or the member management device 90, for example, a plurality of lending rates set for a predetermined game medium, etc. Remember. The setting information related to the value change is information input and set by the input unit for setting information related to the value change provided in the possession management device 110 or the member management device 90 and transmitted by the communication means. It should be noted that an input unit for setting information relating to value change may be provided in each counter 1 and setting information relating to value change may be input and set using a remote controller or the like.

(II) Ball Management Device, Member Management Device The ball management device 110 operates as an example of the storage game medium management device in the present invention, and at least the count value counted by each counter 1 is used as the storage game medium. This is a device having a storage game medium management function managed for each player and a communication function for transmitting / receiving information about the storage game medium between each counter 1 or the member management device 90.
Specifically, the possession management device 110 performs a predetermined end operation (such as an operation of the checkout button 24a in each counter counter 1) by the player, whereby the count value and the medium ID (member ID of the member card). And the coin ID of the IC coin, etc.) from each of the counters 1, and using the medium ID as a key, the count value is stored in the number of game media acquired on the day in the stored game medium database of the storage unit. In this case, the count value is stored in the number of game media acquired on the day for each account provided for each loan rate.

  The possession management device 110 executes daily processing after the business hours of the game hall, and stores the number of game media acquired on the day for each account of each player (member) in the storage game media database of the storage unit. Move to the number of media. Thereby, the number of game media acquired on the day is managed as the number of game media stored one day before the next day.

The possession management device 110 calculates the number of game media stored in the stored game media database (all or a part of the number of game media acquired on the day, the number of game media stored in advance, the total number of game media stored) at a predetermined timing, The information is transmitted to the member management apparatus 90 in association with the medium ID.
Also, the possession management device 110 executes a value change for converting the total number of stored game media into the number of game media corresponding to the lending rate of another account, and obtains the converted stored number. The post-conversion storage number is stored in the storage unit.

In response to the player's withdrawal request made in each counter 1, the possession management device 110 stores the total number of stored game media associated with the medium ID and the converted stored number in each counter 1. Send.
The possession management device 110 has an internal configuration similar to the configuration shown in FIG. 2, and appropriately executes each of the above processes.

The member management device 90 operates as an example of the storage game medium management device in the present invention, and at least the number of game media transmitted from the possession management device 110 (the number of game media acquired on the day, the number of game media stored in the day, the total storage A storage game medium management function for receiving and managing all or part of the number of game media, and a communication function for transmitting and receiving information about the storage game medium between the possession management device 110 and each counter 1 Device.
In the present embodiment, in response to a player's withdrawal request made in each counter 1, the possession management device 110 calculates the stored total number of game media and the converted number of stores associated with the media ID. The member management device 90 can also be configured to transmit the number of stored total game media and the like to the respective counter counter 1.

(III) Game Medium Lending Method Next, a stored game medium payout process (game medium lending method) by replay in this embodiment will be described.
The stored game medium payout process by replay in the present embodiment is the same as the stored game medium payout process by replay in the first embodiment. That is, the processing procedures shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 are also executed in this embodiment.
However, the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the following points.
For example, in the first embodiment, a process for paying out stored game media by replay is executed between the replay machine 80 and the prize exchange device 70, whereas in the present embodiment, each player counter 1 A stored game medium payout process by replay is executed with the ball management device 110 or the member management device 90. In other words, the processing executed by the replay machine 80 in the first embodiment is executed by each counter 1 in this embodiment. In addition, the process executed by the gift exchange device 70 in the first embodiment is executed by the possession management device 110 or the member management device 90 in this embodiment.

Further, as described above, the replay number button is displayed on the “replay number selection screen” of the first embodiment, but the replay number button is displayed on the “replay number selection screen” of the present embodiment. Not. For this reason, in the first embodiment, each process of S23 shown in FIG. 12 and S43 shown in FIG. 13 is determined based on whether or not the replay number button is selected. Judgment is made based on whether or not the payout button 24b of the machine 1 is pressed.
Regarding the processing other than these differences, the same processing as in the first embodiment is performed also in the present embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

As described above, according to the game medium lending device, game medium lending system, and game medium lending method of the present embodiment, substantially the same as the game medium lending device, game medium lending system, and game medium lending method of the first embodiment. The effect of.
In addition, by providing each counter 1, replay can be performed without moving to the island edge of the gaming machine island where the replay machine 80 is installed.
Further, in the storage game medium database stored in the possession management device 110 or the member management device 90, the number of game media acquired on the day, the number of game media stored in advance, and the total number of storage game media are managed. Since it is possible to withdraw from the total number of stored game media, the player can draw out from the game media acquired on the day as well as the stored game media deposited before the previous day and play again.

  Furthermore, even when the gaming machine 100 is an enclosed gaming machine, the same effects as those of the first embodiment and the second embodiment can be obtained. As described above, when the gaming machine 100 is an enclosed game machine, the gaming medium lending device receives electronic information indicating the number of gaming media from the enclosed gaming machine without paying out the gaming media, or The quantity of game media can be added as credits to the enclosed game machine. In addition, by making the gaming machine 100 into an enclosed game machine in this way, game media are not inserted or dispensed, so the gaming media can be managed accurately for lending, dispensing, and collecting the game media. Can do. When the gaming machine 100 is an enclosed gaming machine, the gaming media includes electronic information indicating the number of gaming media.

The preferred embodiments of the game medium lending device, game medium lending system, and game medium lending method of the present invention have been described above, but the game medium lending device, game medium lending system, and game medium lending method according to the present invention have been described above. Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.
For example, in the embodiment described above, the pachinko machine 100a and the slot machine 100b are given as examples of the gaming machine 100. However, the gaming machine 100 is not limited to these, and is a slot machine that uses a game ball to play a game. A gaming machine capable of playing using a predetermined game medium such as a parrot can be used as the gaming machine 100 of the present invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, the replay machine 80 or each counter 1 stores the designated rental rate. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the game hall management device 50 or the like designates the designated rental rate. And the replay machine 80 or each counter 1 can receive the designated rental rate from the game hall management device 50 or the like. In this case, the replay machine 80 or each counter 1 stores the received designated lending rate in the storage units 85 and 26.

  In the above-described embodiment, the premium management device 80, the possession management device 110, or the member management device 90 includes a means for converting the stored total number of game media from the loan rate of the use account to the designated loan rate. The means may be provided in a game medium lending device such as the replay machine 80 or each counter 1. In this case, the game medium lending device receives the stored total number of game media from the prize management device 80, the possession management device 110, or the member management device 90, and the stored total number of game media based on the received total stored game media number. Conversion processing may be performed.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the game medium lending device performs the stored ball number subtraction process. . In this case, the prize management device 80, the ball management device 110 or the member management device 90 receives the number of withdrawal units from the game medium lending device for each replay withdrawal operation by the player, and based on the received number of withdrawal units. Then, the stored ball number subtraction process is performed, and the result may be transmitted to the game medium lending device.

  In the above-described embodiment, the prize management device 80, the possession management device 110, or the member management device 90 is given as an example of the stored game medium management device. However, the present invention is not limited to these. The management device 50, the stand management device 30, and the island management device 40 may be operated as a stored game medium management device. In this case, each device includes various means (a means for converting the number of stored game media, a means for storing the number of stored game media, a means for storing the number of stored storage after conversion) and the like included in the stored game medium management device. You may make it operate.

  Furthermore, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 12, when the end operation shown in S26 is not performed and the determination of the presence / absence of the value change shown in S20 is YES, the process proceeds to the value change process in S21, and FIG. 13, the value change confirmation screen shown in S40 is displayed. When the value change confirmation screen is displayed once in the procedures of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the value change confirmation screen is displayed thereafter. The screen can be hidden.

S gaming system 1 counter counter (game media lending device)
23 inter-display (display means, account selection means)
26 storage unit (lending rate storage means)
28 payout section (game media lending means)
29 control part (storage amount acquisition means, conversion value acquisition means, withdrawal number acquisition means)
70 Premium Exchange Device (Storage Game Media Management Device)
80 Replay machine (game media lending device)
83 Touch panel (display means, account selection means)
85 storage unit (lending rate storage means)
87 Dispensing department (game media lending means)
88 control part (storage amount acquisition means, conversion value acquisition means, withdrawal number acquisition means)
90 Member management device (stored game media management device)
110 Own management device (storage game media management device)

Claims (6)

In a gaming device that is associated with a first rate and is capable of paying out gaming media,
Display means capable of displaying predetermined information;
Payout means capable of paying out game media using the number of game media stored corresponding to the first rate;
With
The payout means can pay out game media using the number of game media stored corresponding to a second rate different from the first rate,
The display means is stored corresponding to the second rate based on the fact that the game medium is paid out by the payout means using the number of game media stored corresponding to the second rate. Out of the number of game media, first information that is information related to the number of game media used for paying out game media by the payout means, and second information that is information related to the number of game media paid out by the payout means. A gaming device characterized by being capable of displaying simultaneously. The display means uses the number of game media stored corresponding to the second rate, and based on the fact that the game medium is paid out by the payout means, the second information and the second rate are displayed. Third information that is information on the number of remaining game media obtained by subtracting the number of game media used for payout of game media by the payout means from the number of game media stored correspondingly can be displayed simultaneously. The gaming device according to claim 1. The first information is stored in correspondence with the second rate based on the fact that the payout means pays out game media using the number of game media stored in correspondence with the second rate. Information indicating the number of game media used for paying out game media by the payout means,
The gaming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second information is information indicating the number of game media to be paid out by the payout means . The number of game media stored corresponding to the second rate includes the number of first game media acquired by the player on the day and the number of second game media deposited by the player before the previous day,
The payout means uses the first number of game media preferentially over the second number of game media when paying out the game media using the number of game media stored corresponding to the second rate. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game medium can be paid out. Operation means capable of accepting a predetermined operation by a player;
Selection that allows the payout means to select payout of game media using the number of game media stored corresponding to the second rate based on the fact that the operation means has received a predetermined operation Means,
With
The display means uses the number of game media stored in correspondence with the second rate by the payout means, based on the selection by the selection means to select the game medium. The confirmation information for allowing the player to confirm whether or not to use the number of game media stored in correspondence with the two rates can be displayed. Gaming equipment. A gaming device computer that is associated with a first rate and is capable of paying out gaming media,
Function as display means capable of displaying predetermined information, and payout means capable of paying out game media using the number of game media stored corresponding to the first rate,
Said dispensing means, said first rate by using a number of game media stored corresponding to different second rate, it is possible to let out pay game media,
On the display means, by using the number of game media are stored in correspondence with the second rate, on the basis that the game media are paid out by the payout means, stored corresponding to the second rate Out of the number of game media, first information that is information related to the number of game media used for paying out game media by the payout means, and second information that is information related to the number of game media paid out by the payout means. A program characterized in that it can be displayed simultaneously.

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