JP6476434B2 - GAME DEVICE AND GAME SYSTEM - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming apparatus and gaming system.

When a player plays a game in a game hall where a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine is installed, in general, the player inserts cash into a gaming medium lending machine attached to the gaming machine or a membership card. Such a recording medium is inserted into a game medium lending machine, and a game is played after a predetermined number of game media are lent out.
In the game medium lending machine, when a recording medium is inserted, the balance of cash and the number of game media acquired by the player by the game are read from this recording medium (or from other devices based on the information read from the recording medium) Acquire the balance of cash and the number of acquired game media), and rent out game media within the range of the balance of cash and the number of game media according to the loan request operation from the player (for example, Patent Documents) 1).

JP 2009-279248 A

  However, there has been room for improvement in lending game media using conventional recording media.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming device of the present invention is received by the gaming medium lending unit that lends a gaming medium based on a lending request operation in a gaming device including information output means capable of outputting predetermined information. Identification information specifying means capable of specifying identification information, lending operation specifying means capable of specifying that the lending request operation has been received in the game medium lending means, and the identification information received in the game medium lending means. Counting means capable of counting the number of lending request operations associated with the information output means, wherein the number of lending request operations associated with the identification information received by the game medium lending means is a predetermined period. The game medium renting means is provided at any place in the game hall based on reaching a predetermined number in Or outputs the predetermined information including information capable of specifying, said identification information whether or not to output whether the predetermined information in response to the corresponding non-members for the recording medium or corresponding to the member for a recording medium The standard for determining the difference is made different .

It is a figure which shows the structure of the game system in embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game machine and a game media rental machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a game media rental machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a hole management apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structure of a rental history database. It is a figure which shows an example of a loan log | history database, (a) has shown the data in which the frequency | count of a loan request operation is abnormal, (b) has shown the data in which the loan number of the game medium in a loan request operation is abnormal. . It is an operation | movement procedure figure which shows the process sequence of a lending operation monitoring method. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a game medium rental machine (each counter | counter). It is a block diagram which shows the other structure of a game media rental machine and a hall management apparatus.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming apparatus according to the present invention, a gaming system including the gaming apparatus, and a lending operation monitoring program will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Game system and game device]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine 10, a gaming medium lending machine 20 (20a is a ball lending machine, 20b is a medal lending machine), a stand management device 30, an island management device 40, A parent island management device 50, a hall management device 60, a counting device 70 (70a is a game ball counter, 70b is a medal counter), a settlement machine 80, a prize exchange device 90, a recording medium management device 110, and a member management device 120 are provided. ing.
These devices are connected via a predetermined communication line (for example, a local area network), and a game-related signal output from the gaming machine 10 or the game medium lending machine 20 is sent to the hall via the table management device 30. It is transmitted to the management device 60 or the like.
Hereinafter, each device constituting the gaming system 1 will be described in detail.

The gaming machine 10 plays a predetermined game using a predetermined valuable value (for example, a game medium such as a game ball or a medal or a quantity data usable for a game when the game machine 10 is an enclosed game machine). The device to be executed.
Examples of the gaming machine 10 include various gaming machines such as a pachinko machine 10a, a slot machine 10b, a parrot, an arrangement ball, a sparrow ball, and an enclosed gaming machine.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a game signal that is generated along with the operation.
For example, when the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine 10a, an out signal that is an insertion signal indicating the number of gaming balls thrown into the pachinko machine 10a, and a payout signal that indicates the number of gaming balls paid out from the pachinko machine 10a. Is output as a game signal.
When the gaming machine 10 is a slot machine 10b, a medal insertion signal indicating the number of medals inserted, a medal payout signal indicating the number of medals paid out, and the like are output as game signals.
As described above, the gaming machine 10 includes an enclosed gaming machine, and the valuable value includes quantity data that can be used for gaming in addition to gaming media such as gaming balls and medals. In the following description, it is assumed that the valuable value used in the game is a game medium such as a game ball or a medal.

Further, in the game hall of the present embodiment, for example, a plurality of floors or one floor of a game hall where a large number of pachinko machines 10a are installed are divided into two sections, and in one section, a rental rate of one game ball is set. A 4-yen corner with 4 yen / ball is used, and a 1-yen corner with a lending rate of 1 game ball at 1 yen / ball is used in the other sections.
In addition, a plurality of floors or one floor of a game arcade where a large number of slot machines 10b are installed are divided into two sections, and in one section, a lending rate for one medal is a 20 yen corner with 20 yen / ball, In other sections, a 5-yen corner with a lending rate for one medal is set to 5 yen / ball.
In this way, in the game hall, the game media having different rental rates are rented to the players, and the gaming machines 10 are installed by dividing the inside of the gaming hall according to the rental rates. The gaming machines 10 are divided into the gaming corners. It is determined that a game is played using a game medium with a belonging lending rate set in advance.

Moreover, the gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment is constructed as a savings replay system.
The storage ball replay system is a system in which the game room is stored by the game hall and can be pulled out again so that the game can be replayed. For example, in this embodiment, the player has acquired the game through the game. The game medium (acquired game medium) is managed by the recording medium management apparatus 110 and the member management apparatus 120, and the acquired game medium can be pulled out from the game medium lending machine 20, and can be replayed on the game machine 10. .
The acquired game medium can also be drawn out by a replay machine (not shown) installed at a predetermined location of the game hall (such as an island edge of a game machine island in each game corner).

  In addition, the acquired game media are managed for each account provided for each lending rate. Further, in each of these accounts, the acquired game media is deposited in the game hall by the player before the previous day, and the number of the game media that the player has acquired on the day (hereinafter referred to as the “game ball”). It is managed by data on the number of stored balls, which is the quantity of game media (hereinafter referred to as stored balls).

The game medium lending machine 20 is an apparatus installed for each game machine 10 and operates as an example of the game medium lending means in the present invention. The game medium lending machine 20 is used for inserting cash or a membership card (game medium acquired by a member of the game hall). Can be withdrawn at the game hall and can be withdrawn after that day), one-day cards (cards that can be taken out of the game hall by non-members of the game hall and withdrawable only on that day), prepaid cards (installed at the game hall) A predetermined amount of game media is lent out to the player based on the insertion of an IC coin or the like that replaces the one-day card.
In the following description, the membership card, one-day card, and prepaid card may be collectively referred to as a card.

The table management device 30 is an information processing device provided for each gaming machine 10, and functions as a relay device that inputs a signal output from the gaming machine 10 or the game medium lending machine 20 and sends the signal to the island management device 40.
The island management device 40 is a higher-level information processing device connected to the plurality of table management devices 30 and functions as a relay device that inputs a signal output from the table management device 30 and sends it to the parent island management device 50. .

The parent island management device 50 is a higher-level information processing device connected to a plurality of island management devices 40, and functions as a relay device that inputs a signal output from the island management device 40 and sends it to the hall management device 60 or the like. To do.
The hole management device 60 is a higher-level information processing device connected to a plurality of parent island management devices 50, and receives a signal output from the parent island management device 50, and predetermined information relating to a game based on this signal. And the calculated predetermined information is tabulated and managed as game information.

  The counting device 70 is a device for counting the number of game media acquired by the player through the game, and is installed at a predetermined location in the game hall, for example, the island edge of the gaming machine island. Specifically, each counting device 70 is installed as a dedicated counter for the game corner. For example, the game ball counter 70a is installed so as to be able to count only game balls having a set lending rate, and medal counting is performed. The machine 70b is installed so that only medals with a set lending rate can be counted.

  Although not shown, the counting device 70 is provided with a card insertion section into which a membership card or a one-day card can be inserted, and a card reader that reads predetermined information from the inserted card. When a membership card or a one-day card is inserted in the card, the card reader reads the medium ID (identification information) that can identify the card, and reads the read medium ID and the count value that is the count result. By transmitting to the recording medium management device 110 and the member management device 120 in association with each other, the counted game media can be deposited in the game hall as possession balls or storage balls on the day. Note that the count value as the count result may be recorded on a member card or a one-day card.

The checkout machine 80 receives a recording medium such as a membership card, a one-day card, or an IC coin, and reads the balance of cash from the recording medium (or the cash balance from another device based on the medium ID read from the recording medium). It is a device that returns cash to the player in response to an operation from the player.
Further, the settlement machine 80 transmits a settlement operation signal to the hall management device 60, the recording medium management device 110, and the member management device 120. This settlement signal includes at least a medium ID for identifying the settlement recording medium, a machine ID for identifying the settlement machine 80, and a settlement amount that is the amount that has been settled and returned to the player. Yes.
The prize exchange device 90 is a so-called POS terminal for processing a prize exchange for exchanging a predetermined prize for an acquired game medium acquired by a player through a game.

The recording medium management apparatus 110 is an apparatus having a management function for managing information about a recording medium and a communication function for transmitting / receiving information about the recording medium to / from other apparatuses.
The recording medium management apparatus 110 stores a recording medium management database in which information related to the use of the player's recording medium is recorded. This recording medium management database is composed of, for example, a medium ID, a cash balance, the number of possessions on the day, and is managed for each account provided for each lending rate.

The recording medium management apparatus 110 updates the recording medium management database based on the medium ID and various operation signals transmitted from the game medium lending machine 20.
For example, when an operation signal (sales signal) transmitted when the ball lending button 11 of the gaming machine 10 is operated is obtained, a predetermined value is obtained by subtracting a predetermined value from the cash balance corresponding to the medium ID. The difference is stored as a new cash balance.
In addition, when an operation signal (a game play replay signal on the day) transmitted when the payout button 25c of the game medium lending machine 20 is operated, a predetermined value is obtained from the number of games held on the day corresponding to the medium ID. The difference obtained by subtracting is stored as a new number of balls on the current day.

In addition, when receiving an operation signal (return signal) transmitted when the recording medium return button 24a of the game medium lending machine 20 is operated, the balance of cash at that time, the number of balls on the day, etc. Receiving and linking each with the medium ID.
Further, when a prepaid card is issued by a card issuing machine (not shown), the medium ID of the prepaid card is acquired from the card issuing machine, and the prepaid card is returned to the player by the game medium lending machine 20. Then, the medium ID of this prepaid card and the balance of cash at that time are acquired from the game medium lending machine 20 and stored.

The member management device 120 has a management function for managing information related to a player registered as a member in the game hall, a communication function for transmitting / receiving information about a player registered as a member to / from other devices, and the like. Device.
The member management device 120 stores a member database in which information related to the player (member) is recorded. This member database is composed of, for example, the medium ID of the member card, the number of balls stored, the number of balls held on the day, the balance of cash, etc., and is managed for each account provided for each loan rate.

The member management device 120 updates the member database based on the medium ID and various operation signals transmitted from the game medium lending machine 20.
For example, when an operation signal (sales signal) transmitted when the ball lending button 11 of the gaming machine 10 is operated is obtained, a predetermined value is obtained by subtracting a predetermined value from the cash balance corresponding to the medium ID. The difference is stored as a new cash balance.
Further, when an operation signal (a stored ball replay signal) transmitted when the payout button 25c of the game medium lending machine 20 is operated, a predetermined number is determined from the number of stored balls corresponding to the medium ID or the number of held balls on the day. The difference obtained by subtracting the value is stored as a new number of accumulated balls or a new number of balls on the current day.
In addition, when an operation signal (return signal) transmitted when the recording medium return button 24a of the game medium lending machine 20 is operated is received, the balance of cash, the number of stored balls, The number and the like are received and associated with the medium ID and stored.

  In the gaming system 1 having such a configuration, the game medium lending machine 20, the stand management device 30, the island management device 40, the parent island management device 50, the hall management device 60, the counting device 70, and the checkout machine 80 shown in FIG. The prize exchange device 90, the recording medium management device 110, the member management device 120, and other devices and devices that can be connected to the gaming system 1 are collectively referred to as “game devices”.

By the way, the conventional gaming system and gaming device prior to creating the present invention have the following problems.
In the game hall, the game is performed with the recording medium inserted into the gaming medium lending machine, so that the player who is the proper owner of the recording medium plays the recording medium when temporarily leaving or leaving the game. You may forget to unplug from the media lending machine. In such a case, since the recording medium is left in the game medium lending machine, it may be illegally used or stolen by a third party (hereinafter, an unauthorized person).
For example, if a one-day card is stolen, the balance associated with the one-day card is illegally settled by the checkout machine, or the same-day money associated with the one-day card is paid illegally by the game media lending machine. This could damage the legitimate owner of a one-day card.

Therefore, in order to prevent the damage of the player who has stolen the recording medium, the stolen recording medium is specified and the use of the recording medium is stopped.
For example, there has been a technique for stopping the use of a stolen recording medium in response to an operation of a game hall employee when an offer is made by a player who has stolen the recording medium.
Specifically, depending on the operation of an employee who has been notified of which game media lending machine has been stolen (instructions from the remote control carried by the player, input from the operation unit of the game media lending machine, etc.) The information including the identifier of the recording medium most recently returned by the game medium lending machine is transmitted from the game medium lending machine to the hall management device. Then, the hall management device outputs an instruction to all the devices in the game hall that handle the recording medium (the inter-device, the checkout machine, the prize exchange, etc.) so as to stop using the recording medium corresponding to the received identifier. To do. As a result, the use of the stolen recording medium can be prevented.

However, in such a conventional technique, the recording medium is in a period from when the player notices the theft to the game hall until the process of stopping the use of the recording medium by the operation of the employee is taken. It has already been used by fraudsters, and there has been a problem that the response is delayed and the damage is increased.
In addition, because it is necessary to designate a gaming media lending machine that has been stolen, if it is unclear which gaming media lending machine has been stolen, or if the recording medium has been lost, use the recording medium. There was a problem that could not be stopped.

  Furthermore, as a behavioral psychology of fraudulent persons who stole the recording media, they would like to avoid meeting their employees at the giveaway exchange counter when exchanging prizes on the day associated with the stolen recording media. In addition, because it may be necessary to enter a PIN when paying the balance like a membership card, an unauthorized person rents game media as a ball using a game media lending machine, and uses the rented game media. There are cases where actions such as use in games or transfer to another recording medium are taken.

Therefore, in order to solve these various problems, the present invention specifies the lending request operation from the player with the recording medium inserted in the game medium lending machine, and determines the number of lending request operations or lending request operations. At least one of the numbers of game media lent by the above is counted for each piece of identification information (medium ID) of the recording medium, and predetermined information is output in relation to the result of the counting.
Thereby, for example, when the number of loan request operations or the number of lent game media reaches a predetermined number within a predetermined period, it is determined that the loan is abnormal, and a command for displaying a warning to a predetermined notification means is issued. Since the data is output, damage caused by unauthorized use of the stolen recording medium can be reduced.
Further, even if a proper owner of the recording medium is not aware of the loss or theft, the unauthorized use of the recording medium can be detected at an early stage, so that the spread of damage can be prevented.
Further, when the counting sensor for counting the game medium payout of the game medium lending machine is out of order, it is possible to determine that the loan is abnormal even in an unexpected situation where the game medium is being paid out excessively. Therefore, the spread of damage can be prevented.

The problems and effects described here are merely examples, and the present invention can be applied to solve various problems in a game arcade. When such an embodiment of the present invention is applied, the game hall can be managed smoothly.
A gaming device capable of realizing the present invention capable of exhibiting such an effect can be installed in a game hall as a device constituting the gaming system 1, but here, as a specific example of the embodiment of the present invention, The configuration and functions of the game medium lending machine 20 and the hall management device 60 will be described in detail below.

[Game media lending machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming medium lending machine 20 of this embodiment is installed for each gaming machine 10 such as a pachinko machine 10a or a slot machine 10b, and is valuable such as a membership card, a one-day card, a prepaid card, or an IC coin. Or a lending process for lending a game medium to a player in response to accepting a recording medium having or receiving cash.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game medium lending machine 20 includes a bill insertion slot 21a, a bill recognition unit 21b, a card insertion slot 22a, a card R / W (card reader / writer) 22b, and an IC coin insertion slot 23a. IC coin R / W (IC coin reader / writer) 23b, IC coin return slot 23c, recording medium return button 24, input amount display unit 25a, input unit 25b, payout button 25c, nozzle (payout passage) 26, communication unit 27, a storage unit 28, and a control unit 29.

The ball lending button 11 is provided on the gaming machine 10, and when the cash is inserted into the gaming medium lending machine 20 or when the cash balance is associated with the inserted card, It is an operation reception means for receiving an operation when lending.
When the ball lending button 11 is operated, a control unit (not shown) of the gaming machine 10 accepts the operation, transmits an operation signal to the game medium lending machine 20, and controls the control unit 29 of the game medium lending machine 20. Thus, game media corresponding to a preset rental rate are lent out in a predetermined number of units (for example, 125 pieces corresponding to 500 yen at a rental rate of 4 yen / ball) (sales balls). Further, the control unit 29 transmits a sales signal (operation signal) including the quantity of sales balls to the hall management device 60, the recording medium management device 110, or the member management device 120.
The ball lending button 11 is not limited to the configuration provided in the gaming machine 10 and may be provided in the game medium lending machine 20.

The bill insertion slot 21a is an opening provided on the front surface of the game medium lending machine 20, and is a slot into which bills are inserted. The inserted banknote has its denomination identified in the banknote identification unit 21b provided inside the banknote insertion slot 21a, and sends a signal indicating the identified denomination to the control unit 29 as a denomination signal.
Further, for example, when a membership card or a one-day card is inserted into the card insertion slot 22a, when a bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 21a, the inserted amount is added and stored in association with the card. The On the other hand, when a membership card or a one-day card is not inserted into the card insertion slot 22a, when a bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 21a, the one-day card stored in a card stocker (not shown) is set and inserted. Is stored in association with the one-day card.

The card insertion slot 22a is an opening provided on the front surface of the game medium lending machine 20, and is an insertion slot into which various cards such as a membership card, a one-day card, a prepaid card, and the like are inserted.
A card R / W 22b that reads predetermined information from the inserted card is provided inside the card insertion slot 22a.
The card R / W 22b operates as an example of a reception unit that receives a card inserted into the card insertion slot 22a, reads predetermined information (such as a medium ID that uniquely identifies the card) from the card, and sends the information to the control unit 29. .

The IC coin slot 23a is an opening provided on the front surface of the game medium lending machine 20, and is an slot into which an IC coin, which is a recording medium having a predetermined value, is inserted.
An IC coin R / W 23b for reading predetermined information from the inserted IC coin is provided inside the IC coin insertion slot 23a.
The IC coin R / W 23b operates as an example of a receiving unit that receives the IC coin inserted into the IC coin insertion slot 23a, reads predetermined information (such as a medium ID that uniquely identifies the IC coin) from the IC coin, The data is sent to the control unit 29.

The recording medium return button 24a is an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation when the player finishes the game. When the recording medium return button 24a is operated, the cash balance at that time, The recording medium associated with the number of stored balls is discharged from the card insertion slot 22a or the IC coin return slot 23c.
For example, when the recording medium return button 24a is operated in a state where the member card is inserted, a return signal including the cash balance at that time, the number of balls held on the day, or the number of stored balls is transmitted to the member management device 120. And the membership card is returned. On the other hand, when the recording medium return button 24a is operated in a state where the membership card is not inserted, a return signal including the balance of cash and the number of balls on the day is transmitted to the recording medium management apparatus 110, and one-day Card or IC coin is returned (issued).

  The input unit 25b is an input means composed of a plurality of buttons, a numeric keypad capable of inputting predetermined character information, and the like, and can input a password or the like. For example, it is possible to input a password necessary for lending a stored ball to a player who has inserted a membership card.

The payout button 25c is an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation when paying out the game medium from the stored ball or paying out the game medium from the holding ball that day when a card is inserted into the card insertion slot 22a.
When the payout button 25c is operated, the control unit 29 causes the game medium corresponding to the preset lending rate to be within a predetermined number of units within the range of stored balls (stored ball replay balls), or within the range of held balls on that day. It will be paid out with (mochitama replay ball). In addition, the control unit 29 generates a storage ball replay signal (operation signal) including the quantity of the stored ball replay balls and a holding ball replay signal (operation signal) including the number of retained ball replay balls. It is transmitted to the management apparatus 110 or the member management apparatus 120.

In the game medium lending machine 20 according to the present embodiment, the payout button 25c has a function of paying out both the reclaimed balls and the replayed balls, but the player holds both the stored balls and the held balls on the day. In this case, when the payout button 25c is operated, it can be set by the manager of the amusement hall as to whether the payout is made from the stored ball or the held ball on the day.
In addition, it is good also as a structure which provides a button separately from the payout button 25c, and when one button is operated, the stored-ball replay ball or the holding ball replay ball is paid out.
In addition, the payout of the replay balls and the replay balls as described above is performed in the same manner with a replay machine (not shown) installed on the island edge of the gaming machine island.

  Further, the game medium lending machine 20 includes a counting sensor (not shown) that counts the number of game media paid out from the game medium lending machine 20 in accordance with the operation of the ball lending button 11 or the payout button 25c. The counted number of game media (hereinafter referred to as the number of rented game media) is transmitted to the hall management device 60, the recording medium management device 110, or the member management device 120.

  The communication unit 27 is communicably connected to the table management device 30 and transmits various signals to the table management device 30 according to instructions from the control unit 29.

  The control unit 29 is a computer composed of a central processing unit (CPU), a ROM, a RAM, an input / output interface, and the like. A control program stored in a storage medium such as a ROM, a RAM, or an HDD serving as the storage unit 28 By executing, various functions of the game medium lending machine 20 are executed.

  When the control unit 29 receives the medium ID read by the card R / W 22b or the IC coin R / W 23b, the control unit 29 transmits the medium ID to the hole management device 60, the recording medium management device 110, or the member management device 120. Are received from the recording medium management device 110 or the member management device 120 and stored in the storage unit 28.

Further, when the control unit 29 detects the rental request operation, the control unit 29 lends the game medium.
The lending request operation in the present embodiment includes a cash lending operation (first lending request operation) for lending the game medium acquired by inserting cash by depressing the ball lending button 11 and a player depressing the payout button 25c. There is a replay operation of a stored ball for paying out a stored ball acquired by a game, or a replay operation for holding a ball (a second lending request operation) for paying out a ball acquired on the day by a player.

Specifically, when detecting the operation of the ball lending button 11, the control unit 29 pays out a predetermined number of game media within the range of the cash balance, and controls the hole management device 60, the recording medium management device 110 or the member management. The apparatus 120 is caused to transmit a sales signal and its own machine ID together with the medium ID.
Further, when the control unit 29 detects the operation of the payout button 25c, the control unit 29 pays out a predetermined number of game media within the range of the number of balls held or the number of balls stored on the day, and the hole management device 60, the recording medium management device 110, or the member management The device 120 is caused to transmit the holding ball replay signal or the storage ball replay signal and its own machine ID together with the medium ID.

Next, the configuration of the hall management device 60 will be described as a specific example of the gaming device of the present invention.
[Hall management device]
As shown in FIG. 4, the hall management device 60 of the present embodiment includes a communication unit 61, an input operation unit 62, an output display unit 63, a storage unit 64, and a control unit 65.

The communication unit 61 is a receiving unit that receives a signal output from the parent island management device 50 via a predetermined communication line. The communication unit 61 receives at least a game signal output from the gaming machine 10 and also receives an operation signal output from the game medium lending machine 20.
The input operation unit 62 is input operation means such as a keyboard and a mouse that are operated by a game shop clerk or the like to input predetermined information and commands.
The output display unit 63 is an output unit including a display unit such as a liquid crystal display that displays predetermined information on a screen and a printing unit such as a printer that prints out the predetermined information on a predetermined sheet.

The storage unit 64 is a storage unit (for example, a nonvolatile ROM, a hard disk, or the like) that can store programs and data related to the functions of the hall management device 60.
The storage unit 64 stores a lending history database in which information relating to lending of game media to players is recorded as history. As shown in FIG. 5, the lending history database includes “event”, “time”, “number of rented game media”, “machine ID”, and the like for each medium ID.

In “Event”, the reasons for the occurrence of various signals received by the communication unit 61 are recorded.
For example, when a sales signal is received, a “cash lending operation” is received, when a stored ball replay signal is received, a “recumbage replay operation” is received. “Reject” is recorded when a signal is received, “accept” is recorded when a signal indicating reception of a recording medium is received, and “settlement” is recorded when a settlement operation signal is received.
In the “number of rented game media”, the number of game media lent to the player included in the operation signal received by the communication unit 61 is recorded as the number of rented game media.
In the “machine ID”, a machine ID that uniquely identifies each device in the game arcade received by the communication unit 61 is recorded.

  In this way, by storing the history of each operation for each medium ID of the recording medium, the number of loan request operations for each medium ID and the number of game media lent in the loan request operation are referred to this loan history database. The quantity can be counted, and it is possible to know the possibility of illegal gaming medium lending and the possibility of failure of the gaming medium lending machine 20 in the “lending abnormality determination process” described later.

The storage unit 64 stores a loan abnormality flag.
The loan abnormality flag refers to a flag indicating that it is presumed that the game medium has been illegally rented or that the counting sensor of the game medium lending machine 20 is presumed to be out of order.
This loan abnormality flag is set (set) when a determination condition is satisfied in a “lending abnormality determination process” to be described later.
Moreover, the memory | storage part 64 memorize | stores machine body ID when a loan abnormality flag is set over several days. Thereby, for example, when an employee of a game hall checks the game medium lending machine 20, it is not necessary to look around all the devices in the game hall, and the game medium lending machine 20 to be inspected can be easily identified. Can do.

The control unit 65 is a control unit that includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like and operates as a computer.
The control unit 65 controls the respective components while monitoring the inputs from the respective components of the hall management device 60 based on the control program and data stored in the ROM, so that the game signal received by the communication unit 61 is received. Based on this, predetermined game information is calculated, aggregated, and stored in the storage unit 64.
For example, based on a game signal (for example, an out signal, a safe signal, a medal insertion signal or a medal payout signal) output from the gaming machine 10 and received by the communication unit 61, a game for each gaming machine 10 or each model Information (for example, the number of outs, the number of safes, the number of inputs and the number of payouts) is calculated and aggregated, and stored in the storage unit 64.

The control unit 65 operates as an example of identification information specifying means in the present invention, and specifies the medium ID received by the communication unit 61 and the type of recording medium corresponding to the medium ID.
The control unit 65 operates as an example of a lending operation specifying unit in the present invention, and specifies a lending request operation based on the operation signal received by the communication unit 61.

Further, the control unit 65 operates as an example of the counting means in the present invention, refers to the lending history database stored in the storage unit 64, and determines the number of lending request operations for each medium ID and lending for each medium ID. At least one of the number of game media is counted.
Furthermore, the control unit 65 operates as an example of a loan abnormality determination unit, and performs a “lending abnormality determination process” which is a characteristic operation described below based on the counting result.

[Loan abnormality judgment processing]
In the loan abnormality determination process of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the recording medium has been properly lent based on the background of the behavioral psychology and behavior pattern of the unauthorized person.
(1) Processing Using Number of Lending Request Operations The control unit 65 determines whether or not the number of lending request operations for each medium ID has reached a predetermined number in a predetermined period.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, the number of lending request operations (cash lending operation, storage ball replay operation, holding ball replay operation) recorded in the “event” of the lending history database is counted. For example, when the result exceeds 7 times in 3 minutes, it is determined that the loan is abnormal.
This is because, normally, a legitimate player rents a new game medium according to the progress of the game is about once or twice in 3 minutes, whereas an unauthorized person finds an illegal act. Based on the behavioral psychology of lending a lot of game media from stolen recording media as soon as possible, lending out game media continuously from the same recording media multiple times in a short time Such an unnatural act is judged to be abnormal because it is determined that there is a high possibility that an illegal act is present.
In addition, when an unforeseen situation occurs in which a game medium is lent out more than usual when a loan request operation is performed due to a malfunction of the counting sensor or the like of the game medium lending machine 20, an unauthorized person Even when the loan request operation is continuously repeated for a short time and the game medium is loaned illegally, it can be determined as abnormal.

(2) Processing using the number of rented game media In addition, the control unit 65 determines whether or not the total value of the number of rented game media for each medium ID has reached a predetermined number during a predetermined period.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the result of counting the total number of rental game media in the loan request operation exceeds, for example, 875 balls (in the case of a 4-yen corner pachinko machine) for 3 minutes. Sometimes it is determined that the loan is abnormal.
This is the same as “(1) Processing using the number of loan request operations” described above, based on the behavioral psychology of the fraudster, such that a large amount of game media is lent out from the same recording medium in a short time. It is judged that there is a high possibility that an illegal act is involved in a natural act, so that it is judged abnormal.

In addition, “(1) processing using the number of loan request operations” and “(2) processing using the number of rented game media” may be performed either determination processing, or both determination processing is performed. May be.
Further, a predetermined period and a predetermined number (7 times in 3 minutes, 3 times in 3 minutes, 875 balls in 3 minutes, etc.) used for the determination process are set in advance by the game hall administrator and stored in the storage unit 64. The numerical value can be arbitrarily changed.

  Further, when it is determined that the loan is abnormal as a result of the above determination, the control unit 65 sets (sets) a loan abnormality flag and operates as an example of the lending means specifying means in the present invention, and the loan abnormality flag is set. The gaming medium lending machine 20 is identified from the machine ID. Then, information related to the game medium lending machine 20 in which the lending abnormality flag is set is stored in the storage unit 64 over a plurality of days.

Further, when it is determined that the loan is abnormal as a result of the determination, the control unit 65 operates as an example of the information output unit in the present invention, and outputs predetermined information to the notification unit.
For example, when the notification means is the output display unit 63 of the hall management device 60, the control unit 65 outputs a warning command signal including information to be displayed on the output display unit 63. The output display unit 63 displays a notification screen based on the received signal. For example, a screen composed of texts and symbols such as “XXX card unauthorized use” and “XX counter counting sensor failure” is displayed.

When the notification means is a speaker or a lamp connected to the hall management device 60, the control unit 65 sends a signal indicating that the speaker or the lamp outputs sound or lights up, so that the speaker is predetermined. A warning sound is generated and the lamp is lit in a predetermined color.
Furthermore, when the notification means is an income carried by the store clerk, the control unit 65 sends a signal indicating that the predetermined sound is output from the income, so that the income outputs the predetermined sound.

Thereby, the employee of the game hall may have illegally rented the game medium in the game medium lending machine 20 installed in the game hall by confirming the notification operation performed by the notification means. It is possible to know the location of the game medium lending machine 20 or the location of the game medium lending machine 20 that may have malfunctioned due to a malfunction of the counting sensor.
As a result, it is possible to reduce damage caused by the use of the stolen recording medium, and to know this situation in an unexpected situation where an abnormal payout is caused by a failure of the gaming medium lending machine 20. However, it is possible to reduce damage caused by unauthorized acts such as renting out game media continuously.

In the “lending abnormality determination process” in the present embodiment, the following determination is performed in addition to the above determination process.
(I) Processing according to the type of recording medium When the type of the recording medium corresponding to the medium ID is a one-day card or IC coin, the control unit 65 performs the determination process by strictly defining the above-described determination criteria. .
Specifically, when the type of recording medium is a membership card, it is determined that the loan is abnormal when the number of loan request operations exceeds 7 in 3 minutes, whereas in the case of a one-day card or IC coin, for example, Lending abnormality is judged when it exceeds 3 times in 3 minutes.
As a result, it is possible to reinforce fraud monitoring on one-day cards and IC coins that are likely to be damaged due to reasons such as not requiring the input of a personal identification number when renting game media.

(II) Processing according to type of loan request operation When the loan request operation is a cash lending operation, the control unit 65 performs a determination process by strictly specifying the above criteria for determination.
Specifically, when the lending request operation is a storage ball replay operation or a holding ball replay operation, it is determined that the lending is abnormal when the number of lending request operations exceeds 7 in 3 minutes, whereas the lending request When the operation is a cash lending operation, for example, when the number of lending request operations exceeds 3 times in 3 minutes, it is determined that the lending is abnormal.
Thereby, it is possible to strengthen the monitoring of illegally renting game media from the cash.
On the contrary, when the lending request operation is a stored ball replay operation or a holding ball replay operation, a criterion for determination may be strictly defined. As a result, it is possible to prevent the damage from becoming serious when the game medium is illegally lent out from a storage ball that can store a large amount of game media or a ball that is held on the day.

(III) Processing according to the number of receptions of the recording medium The control unit 65 counts the number of times that the recording medium is received by the game medium lending machine 20, and whether the counted number of receptions reaches a predetermined number in a predetermined period. Determine whether or not.
Specifically, it is determined that the loan is abnormal when the number of “acceptance” recorded in the “event” in the loan history database exceeds, for example, 7 times in 3 minutes.
Thus, it is possible to monitor suspicious behavior such as illegally renting out game media while repeatedly receiving and ejecting (removing / inserting) recording media with a plurality of game media lending machines 20.
In addition, since such suspicious behavior can be grasped before the game medium is lent out illegally, the spread of damage can be prevented.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a loan abnormality may be determined when the number of receptions reaches a predetermined number (such as 7 times) except for a predetermined period (3 minutes) of the determination conditions. Alternatively, when the number of receptions reaches a predetermined number in a predetermined period, the above “(1) processing using the number of loan request operations” or “(2) processing using the number of rented game media” is applied and determined. The determination process may be performed by strictly defining the criteria.

(IV) Processing in response to a lending request operation after the settlement operation The control unit 65 accepts the same recording medium by the game medium lending machine 20 after the recording medium is received by the settlement machine 80, and a lending request operation. In the case where the determination is made, the determination process is performed by strictly defining the above-mentioned determination criteria.
Specifically, after “settlement” is recorded in the “event” of the lending history database, when a lending request operation (cash lending operation) is performed with the same medium ID, the above “(1) lending request operation” And “(2) Processing using the number of rented game media” are applied, and the determination process is performed with strict criteria for determination. For example, a loan abnormality is determined when the number of loan request operations (cash lending operations) exceeds three times in three minutes.
As a result, when an attempt was made to settle the recording medium stolen by an unauthorized person using the settlement machine 80, it was not possible to settle because the PIN number was required, and the game medium lending machine 20 lent the balance of cash. Suspicious behavior that is continuously lent out as a ball can be monitored.

(V) Processing according to the installation location of the game media lending machine for which the lending request operation has been performed The control unit 65 is moving and lending between the game medium lending machines 20 located at remote locations. In this case, the determination process is performed by strictly defining the above-described determination criteria.
Specifically, after a lending request operation is performed on the game medium lending machine 20 installed on the first floor of the game hall, the lending request operation is performed by moving to the game medium lending machine 20 installed on the second floor. If a loan request operation is performed at a game corner where a pachinko machine is installed, and then a loan request operation is performed after moving to a game corner where a slot machine is installed For example, it is determined that the loan is abnormal when the number of operation of the loan request operation exceeds 3 times in 3 minutes.
In this case, the installation location of the game medium lending machine 20 for which the lending request operation has been performed is specified by, for example, determining the installation location of the game medium lending machine 20 in the game hall based on the “machine ID” recorded in the lending history database. Identify.
Accordingly, it is possible to monitor the behavior of lending the game medium at a place away from the place where the fraudster stole or picked up the recording medium in order to escape the detection of the theft.
Furthermore, the determination process may be performed for each gaming corner (for each rental rate) by changing the above-described determination criteria. For example, when a loan request operation is performed at the game media lending machine 20 installed in the 4-yen corner, a determination is made more than when a loan request operation is performed at the game medium lending machine 20 installed at the 1-yen corner. The determination process may be performed by strictly defining the criteria.

(VI) Processing according to the exchange rate with the special prize The control unit 65 is the above in the business form game hall where the exchange rate between the game medium acquired by the player and the special prize is equivalent (equivalent exchange). Judgment processing is performed with loosely defined criteria for judgment.
Specifically, in the case of a game hall that is not an equivalent exchange sales form, when the number of loan request operations exceeds 7 times in 3 minutes, it is determined that the loan is abnormal, whereas an equivalent exchange sales form game In the case of a place, for example, it is determined that the loan is abnormal when it exceeds 10 times in 3 minutes.
Thus, in the case of equivalent exchange, if the player wants to exchange the remaining cash balance with the game medium acquired by the game together with the prize, the cash balance is used as the game medium. Even when renting out continuously, it can be determined that the loan is not abnormal.

(VII) Processing according to the operating state of the gaming machine The control unit 65 strictly enforces the above criteria for judgment when the gaming machine 10 adjacent to the gaming medium lending machine 20 that has accepted the lending request operation is not operating. Define and perform the judgment process.
Specifically, the gaming medium lending machine 20 that has accepted the lending request operation is identified from the “machine ID” recorded in the lending history database, and the gaming machine 10 corresponding to this gaming medium lending machine 20 is operating. When there is no loan, the loan request operation is determined to be abnormal when the number of operations exceeds, for example, three times in three minutes.
As a method of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in operation, for example, it is determined whether or not an out signal output from the gaming machine 10 is received by the communication unit 61 within a predetermined period. Note that the method of determining whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in operation is not limited to this, and may be a method of determining based on an image captured by an imaging unit that captures a seated player.
Thereby, it is possible to monitor a suspicious behavior such that a lending request operation is continuously performed in the adjacent game medium lending machine 20 without playing the game in the gaming machine 10.

So far, each determination process performed by the loan abnormality determination process has been described in detail.
Note that only one of these determination processes may be employed, or two or more may be employed. Further, the reference value used in the determination process can be arbitrarily changed (eg, a loan abnormality is detected when it exceeds two times per minute).
Next, the “replay operation by entering” included in the lending request operation in the present embodiment will be described.

[Replay operation by boarding]
In the present embodiment, the stored ball replay operation or the current day replay operation of the lending request operation may include a “replay operation by entering”.
This “replay operation by entry” is to perform replay by pulling out a game medium of an account with another loan rate different from the one loan rate at a game corner where one loan rate is set.
For example, the game machine 10a installed in the 1-yen corner does not draw out the 1-yen account storage ball or the same-day holding ball and replays it, but lends the 4-yen account storage ball or the same-day holding ball and replays it. This is the case (repeated operation for re-entering stored balls, re-operation for re-entering retained balls).

  Even when such an entry storage ball replay operation or entry holding ball replay operation is operated, the control unit 65 of the hall management device 60 performs the lending abnormality determination process described above in the same manner as other lending request operations. To do. That is, the number of entering and storing ball replaying operations and entering and holding ball replaying operations and the number of rented game media for each medium ID are counted, and the lending abnormality determination process is performed based on the counting result.

In addition, when a replay operation is performed by entering, the determination condition may be changed from that when a normal replay operation is performed.
For example, in the case of a normal replay operation, when the number of lending request operations exceeds 7 times in 3 minutes, it is determined that the loan is abnormal. When exceeding the number of times, it may be determined that the loan is abnormal.
As a result, in order for an unauthorized person to escape the detection of the theft, the player moves to a game corner (4 yen corner) that is different from the game corner (1 yen corner) where the recording medium is stolen or picked up. It is possible to monitor activities such as lending.
In addition, it is conceivable that an unauthorized person moves to a game corner with a high loan rate and pulls out a game medium of an account with another loan rate from a behavioral psychology that the user wants to complete the loan with as few operations as possible. Therefore, it is possible to monitor an unnatural action such that the replay operation by entering is continuously performed.

So far, the configuration of the gaming system 1 of the present embodiment has been described in detail.
Next, an operation procedure executed by the gaming system 1 will be described as a “lending operation monitoring method” with reference to the operation procedure diagram shown in FIG.

[Lending operation monitoring method]
The lending operation monitoring method performs a process for monitoring whether or not an appropriate gaming medium is lent out when the gaming medium is lent out in accordance with the lending request operation.
First, in the game medium lending machine 20, a reception process for receiving the inserted cash or the inserted recording medium is performed (S10).
Specifically, when a recording medium is inserted into the card insertion slot 22a or the IC coin insertion slot 23a, the card R / W 22b or IC coin R / W 23b reads the medium ID or the like from the inserted card or IC coin. .
Moreover, when cash is inserted into the bill insertion slot 21a, the bill recognition unit 21b identifies the denomination of the inserted bill and specifies the amount.
On the other hand, when cash is inserted into the bill insertion slot 21a in a state where no recording medium is inserted into the card insertion slot 22a or the IC coin insertion slot 23a, the amount inserted is specified and a card stocker (non- The medium ID of the one-day card that is newly issued is acquired from the figure.

Then, the game medium lending machine 20 transmits its own machine ID and the amount of money to be charged together with the read medium ID to the hall management device 60, the recording medium management device 110, or the member management device 120 via the communication unit 27 (S11). ).
The hall management device 60 receives the medium ID and the like transmitted from the game medium lending machine 20 via the communication unit 61 (S12), and “event”, “time”, “machine ID” for each received medium ID. And the like are stored in the lending history database stored in the storage unit 64 (S14). At this time, “reception” is recorded in “event”.
In addition, the game medium lending machine 20 receives the balance of cash, the number of balls on the day, the number of stored balls, etc. corresponding to the transmitted medium ID from the recording medium management device 110 or the member management device 120 and stores them in the storage unit 28. (S13).

The game medium lending machine 20 determines whether or not a lending request operation has been performed (S15).
The game medium lending machine 20 waits until the ball lending button 11 or the payout button 25c is operated (S15: NO). When it is determined that the operation has been performed (S15: YES), the game medium lending machine 20 is stored in the storage unit 28. The latest cash balance, the number of balls on the day or the number of balls stored are read out, and it is determined whether or not the game medium can be lent within the range of the cash balance, the number of balls held on the day or the number of balls stored (S16).
When it is determined that the game media can be lent (S16: YES), a predetermined number (for example, 125 pieces corresponding to 500 yen at the 4-yen corner) is lent (S17).

Then, the game medium lending machine 20 transmits its own machine ID and operation signal together with the medium ID to the hall management device 60, the recording medium management device 110, or the member management device 120 via the communication unit 27 (S18).
The hall management device 60 receives the medium ID transmitted from the gaming medium lending machine 20 via the communication unit 61 (S19).
The hall management device 60 specifies the received medium ID, specifies the type of the recording medium based on the medium ID (S20), and specifies the lending request operation based on the received operation signal (S21). . Further, “event”, “time”, “airframe ID” and the like are stored in the lending history database for each received medium ID (S22). For example, when the received operation signal is a sales signal, “cash lending operation” is recorded in “event”, and the quantity of received sales balls is recorded in “number of rented game media”.

The hall management device 60 refers to the lending history database and counts at least one of the number of lending request operations for each medium ID and the number of lending game media for each medium ID (S23). Lending abnormality determination processing is performed using (S24).
Next, it is determined whether or not the loan abnormality flag is set by the loan abnormality determination process (S25).
If the loan abnormality flag is not set (S25: NO), the process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the lending abnormality flag is set (S25: YES), it indicates that there is a possibility that the lending request operation may be performed illegally to the notification means (output display unit 63, income, etc.). At least one of the warning command signal and the warning command signal indicating that there is a possibility that the operation of the game medium lending machine 20 may be abnormal is output (S24), and the process is terminated.
And the alerting | reporting means which received this signal outputs the display of a warning screen, a predetermined warning sound, and an audio | voice.

In addition, when it is determined that the loan abnormality is detected as a result of the loan abnormality determination process in S24, the lending function of the machine ID (the game medium lending machine 20 or the island edge replay machine) associated with the medium ID is stopped. (For example, stop of the lending request operation function or stop of the recording medium return function).
As a result, it is possible to suppress an act in which an unauthorized person lends a game medium illegally or an attempt to return a stolen recording medium.

[Lending operation monitoring program]
Next, the lending operation monitoring program will be described.
The lending operation monitoring function (function for executing the lending operation monitoring method) of the computer (game medium lending machine 20, hall management device 60) in the above embodiment is a lending operation monitoring program stored in the storage unit of these computers. It is realized by.

The lending operation monitoring program is read by a computer control unit (CPU or the like) to send a command to each component of the computer to perform predetermined processing, for example, reception processing in the game medium lending machine 20, in the hall management device 60 Lending abnormality determination processing, warning signal output processing in the hall management device 60, and the like are performed.
As a result, the lending operation monitoring function is realized by the cooperation of the lending operation monitoring program that is software and each component means of the computer (game medium lending machine 20 and hall management device 60) that is hardware resources. .

In addition, the lending operation monitoring program for realizing the lending operation monitoring function is stored in a ROM, a hard disk, or the like, which is a storage unit of a computer, or a computer-readable recording medium such as an external storage device and a portable recording medium Etc. can be stored.
The external storage device is a memory expansion device that incorporates a storage medium such as a CD-ROM and is externally connected to each device. On the other hand, the portable recording medium is a recording medium that can be mounted on a recording medium driving device (drive device) and is portable, and refers to, for example, a flexible disk, a memory card, a magneto-optical disk, and the like.
And the program recorded on the recording medium is loaded into RAM etc. which are the memory | storage parts of a computer, and is performed by CPU (control part). With this execution, the functions of the devices of the above-described embodiments are realized.

As described above, according to the gaming device, the gaming system, and the lending operation monitoring program of the present embodiment, the lending request operation is specified for each medium ID of the recording medium, and lending is performed by the number of lending request operations or the lending request operation. At least one of the number of rented game media is counted for each medium ID, and when the counted result reaches a predetermined number within a predetermined period, it is determined that the loan is abnormal, and a predetermined notification means is provided. Since notification such as warning display is performed, damage caused by unauthorized use of the recording medium can be reduced.
Further, even if a proper owner of the recording medium is not aware of the loss or theft, the unauthorized use of the recording medium can be detected at an early stage, so that the spread of damage can be prevented.
Furthermore, even in an unforeseen situation where extra game media is paid out when the game media is lent out due to a malfunction of the counting sensor of the game media renting machine 20, it can be determined that the loan is abnormal. In such a situation, it is possible to prevent damages in which game media are continuously lent out.

[Other Embodiments]
Next, another embodiment of the game apparatus (game medium lending machine 20) of the present invention will be described.
The game medium lending machine 20 in the present embodiment can have the following configuration.

  The gaming medium lending device 20 performs lending control for lending gaming media based on the lending request operation, and accepts the lending request operation in a state where the identifying information is accepted and the predetermined identifying information is accepted by the accepting means. A lending operation specifying means for specifying that, a lending control executing means for executing a lending control based on a lending request operation specified by the operation specifying means, and a lending control executing means for executing a lending control based on a lending request operation Then, a limiting unit that limits execution of the lending control based on the next lending request operation for a predetermined period, and a counting unit that counts the game media acquired by the player are provided.

Specifically, the card R / W 22b or the IC coin R / W 23b reads identification information (medium ID) from the received recording medium (accepting means). Further, the control unit 29 specifies a loan request operation, and executes a loan control based on the specified loan request operation (a loan operation specifying unit, a loan control execution unit).
Furthermore, the control unit 29 operates as a limiting unit.
The restricting means does not perform this operation even if the player makes a lending request operation for a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) after the previous lending request operation is performed until the next lending request operation is performed. It operates so as to invalidate and not pay out game media.
Since the period during which the lending request operation is invalid is provided in this manner, the gaming media are not continuously lent out, and therefore it is possible to suppress the act of illegally lending the gaming media.

Further, each counter 130 shown in FIG. 8 operates as a counting means.
Each counter 130 at least has a counting function for counting the game media acquired by the player with the gaming machine 10, and transmits the count value obtained by the counting to the recording media management device 110 or the member management device 120 for the day. A function for storing as a ball or a stored ball, a payout function (replay function) for paying out game media to the player within the range of the number of balls or the number of stored balls on that day, and communication for transmitting / receiving predetermined information between each device It is a device with functions.

Specifically, each counter counter 130 includes a tray 131, a lever 132, a counting sensor (not shown), and the like, stores game media dropped from the lower tray 12 of the gaming machine 10 in the tray 131, and the lever 132. When the button is operated, a shutter (not shown) that opens and closes the bottom surface of the tray 131 is operated, so that storage or dropping of the game medium stored in the tray 131 can be selected. The game media dropped into the machine is detected by a counting sensor.
Then, each counter 130 calculates the count value of the game medium by counting the count signals output by the detection by the count sensor, and associates the count result with the membership card, one-day card, etc. The data is recorded in the device 110 or the member management device 120.

  Even when the gaming medium lending machine 20 having such a configuration is provided, the same effects as the gaming device, gaming system, and lending operation monitoring program described above can be obtained.

The preferred embodiments of the gaming apparatus, gaming system, and lending operation monitoring program of the present invention have been described above. However, the gaming apparatus, gaming system, and lending operation monitoring program of the present invention according to the present invention are limited to the above-described embodiments. Needless to say, the present invention is not limited, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the hall management device 60 includes the identification information specifying unit, the lending operation specifying unit, the counting unit, the lending abnormality determining unit, and the information output unit. As shown to (a), it is good also as a structure equipped with these means in the game media rental machine 20. FIG.
In this case, the control unit 29 of the game medium lending machine 20 operates as each means, specifies the medium ID from the received recording medium, performs a lending abnormality determination process with reference to the lending history database, and determines that it is a lending abnormality. In this case, a warning command signal is output to the hall management device 60. Then, based on the signal received from the game medium lending machine 20, the output display unit 63 of the hall management device 60 displays a warning.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the identification information specifying means, the lending operation specifying means, and the counting means are provided in the game medium lending machine 20, and the lending abnormality determining means and the information output means are provided in the hall management device 60. Also good.
In this case, the control unit 29 operates as each unit, and transmits the acquired information (medium ID, counting result, etc.) to the hole management device 60. Then, based on the information received from the game medium lending machine 20, the control unit 65 of the hall management device 60 performs a lending abnormality determination process and a warning command signal.
In addition, not only the structure of FIG.4 and FIG.9, you may provide each means in either the game media rental machine 20 or the hall management apparatus 60, or you may provide in another game apparatus.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the management of game media acquired by members of the game hall is performed by the member management device 120, and the management of game media acquired by non-members of the game hall is performed by the recording medium management device 110. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one management apparatus can perform these managements.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 10 Game machine 20 Game media rental machine (game apparatus)
29 control unit (identification information specifying means, lending operation specifying means, counting means, loan abnormality determining means, information output means, lending control execution means, limiting means)
60 Hall management equipment (game equipment)
65 Control unit (identification information specifying means, lending operation specifying means, counting means, loan abnormality determining means, information output means)

Claims (7)

In a gaming apparatus comprising information output means capable of outputting predetermined information,
Identification information specifying means capable of specifying the identification information received by the game medium lending means for lending game media based on the lending request operation;
A lending operation specifying unit capable of specifying that the lending request operation has been accepted in the game medium lending unit;
Counting means capable of counting the number of times of the lending request operation associated with the identification information received in the game medium lending means,
The information output means includes
Based on the fact that the number of the loan request operations associated with the identification information received in the game medium lending means reaches a predetermined number in a predetermined period, the game medium lending means is provided in any place in the game hall. whether it is to output the predetermined information including information capable of specifying,
A criterion for determining whether or not to output the predetermined information depends on whether the identification information corresponds to a recording medium for members or a recording medium for non-members . apparatus. In a gaming apparatus comprising information output means capable of outputting predetermined information,
Identification information specifying means capable of specifying the identification information received by the game medium lending means for lending game media based on the lending request operation;
A lending operation specifying unit capable of specifying that the lending request operation has been accepted in the game medium lending unit;
Counting means capable of counting the number of game media associated with the identification information among the game media lent out by the game medium renting means;
The information output means includes
Based on the fact that the number of game media associated with the identification information among the game media lent out by the game medium renting means reaches a predetermined number in a predetermined period, the gaming medium renting means is located in any place in the game hall. Output predetermined information including information that can identify whether it is provided ,
A criterion for determining whether or not to output the predetermined information depends on whether the identification information corresponds to a recording medium for members or a recording medium for non-members . apparatus. The counting means includes
It is possible to count the number of times the identification information is specified by the identification information specifying means in a predetermined period,
The information output means includes
The gaming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined information is output in association with the number of times the identification information is specified in the predetermined period. The information output means includes
As the predetermined information, information that can specify that a player different from a legitimate player corresponding to the identification information may be performing the lending request operation, and the operation of the game medium lending unit The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the information that can specify that there is a possibility of an abnormality is output. For the loan request operation,
A first lending request operation based on the value acquired by cash input;
Of player second loan request operation based on the negotiable value acquired by the player, the game apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that included at least one is. In a gaming system comprising information output means capable of outputting predetermined information,
Identification information specifying means capable of specifying the identification information received by the game medium lending means for lending game media based on the lending request operation;
A lending operation specifying unit capable of specifying that the lending request operation has been accepted in the game medium lending unit;
Counting means capable of counting the number of times of the lending request operation associated with the identification information received in the game medium lending means,
The information output means includes
Based on the fact that the number of the loan request operations associated with the identification information received in the game medium lending means reaches a predetermined number in a predetermined period, the game medium lending means is provided in any place in the game hall. whether it is to output the predetermined information including information capable of specifying,
A game system characterized by different criteria for determining whether or not to output the predetermined information depending on whether the identification information corresponds to a member recording medium or a non-member recording medium . In a gaming system comprising information output means capable of outputting predetermined information,
Identification information specifying means capable of specifying the identification information received by the game medium lending means for lending game media based on the lending request operation;
A lending operation specifying unit capable of specifying that the lending request operation has been accepted in the game medium lending unit;
Counting means capable of counting the number of game media associated with the identification information among the game media lent out by the game medium renting means;
The information output means includes
Based on the fact that the number of game media associated with the identification information among the game media lent out by the game medium renting means reaches a predetermined number in a predetermined period, the gaming medium renting means is located in any place in the game hall. Output predetermined information including information that can identify whether it is provided ,
A game system characterized by different criteria for determining whether or not to output the predetermined information depending on whether the identification information corresponds to a member recording medium or a non-member recording medium .

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