JP6779640B2 - Game media management system and game media management method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game medium management system and a game medium management method in which the number of game media acquired by a player is managed as game medium data or stored game medium data.

Conventionally, in a game store such as a pachinko parlor, the game medium acquired by the game is managed as possession game medium data or storage game medium data, and the game medium is paid out using this game medium data (hereinafter, We provide services that can be replayed). In actual operation, the game media data can be used for replay only within a predetermined period (for example, only within the period until the closing time of the day). However, when the possessed game medium data is transferred to the stored game medium data, the stored game medium data can be used for replay beyond the predetermined period.

When the type of the game medium itself is different, such as a game ball or a medal, or when the rental rate of the game medium is different, it is treated as a different game type when it is stipulated that the game medium is handled separately. Media data is also managed for each game type. Then, the player having the stored game medium data of a plurality of game types can replay by using the stored game medium data of the game type different from the game type being played. Such a replay is referred to as a storage game medium entry replay. It is also conceivable to perform replay using the game medium data of the game type different from the game type being played. Such a replay is referred to as a game medium entry replay. On the other hand, replaying using the possession game medium data of the same game type as the game type being played may be referred to as a possession game medium normal replay or a same rate possession game medium replay.

Publication of Patent No. 2011-83380

However, if unlimited boarding replays are allowed, it is possible that there will be more situations in which games without new investment such as money will be performed compared to conventional operations that do not perform boarding replays, and store sales. Could have a significant impact on.
An object of the present invention is to provide a game media management system and a game media management method that can appropriately maintain the operation of a store when operating a game media entry replay.

The invention according to claim 1 is a management device that manages a counting game medium acquired and counted by a player in a game on a game machine in association with identification information of the recording medium, and the recording medium that receives the recording medium. Of the counting game media associated with, the counting game medium normal replay using the counting game medium data corresponding to the game type of the own device and the counting game medium data of the game type different from the game type of the own device are used. Of the counting game media entry replay and the storage game media deposited in the game store in association with the identification information of the recording medium, the storage game using the storage game medium data corresponding to the game type of the own device is used. A game medium management system having a medium normal replay and a replay device capable of replaying a stored game medium using stored game medium data of a game type different from the game type of the own device . The counting game medium in the replay device within the range of the limiting condition storage means for storing the predetermined limiting condition related to the entry replay of the counting game medium and the predetermined limiting condition stored in the limiting condition storage means. look including a replay permitting means for permitting re-play driving into, the restriction condition storage means, a common restriction condition commonly applied to the counting game medium-ride input replay and the貯遊technique medium-ride input replay It is a game medium management system that is memorized .

In this configuration, counting game media entry replay in the replay device is permitted within the range of predetermined restriction conditions, so that when operating the game medium entry replay, it is possible to properly maintain the operation of the store. It can be as ing.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when there are a plurality of limiting conditions stored in the limiting condition storage means, the replay permitting means allows replay within a range satisfying the plurality of conditions. The game medium management system according to claim 1.

The invention according to claim 3 is the game medium management system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the restriction condition storage means stores the restriction conditions corresponding to the game type.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the game machine uses a first game machine for playing a game using the first game medium of the first form and a second game medium of the second form. The limiting condition storage means includes a second gaming machine that plays a game, and the limiting condition storage means is a replay of the second gaming medium using the first gaming medium, or the first using the second gaming medium. The game medium management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , which stores a restriction condition regarding replay of the game medium.

The invention according to claim 5 is any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the restriction condition set by the restriction condition storage means is a restriction condition relating to the boarding replay applied to the entire amusement store. The game medium management system described in item 1.
The invention according to claim 6 can be used as a recording medium for a member owned by a member who is a player registered as a member in a game store, and a temporarily issued recording medium for a player other than the member. Claims 1 to 5 which include the general-purpose recording medium and the restrictive condition storage means can individually store the restriction condition regarding the member recording medium and the restriction condition regarding the general-purpose recording medium. The game medium management system according to any one of the above.

The invention according to claim 7 further includes a threshold storage means for storing a predetermined threshold value for a game medium to be associated with the recording medium, and the replay permissible means is the counting game medium after replay. The game media management system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , which allows replay of counting game media on the condition that the value does not fall below the threshold value.
The invention according to claim 8 is a management device that manages a counting game medium acquired and counted by a player in a game on a game machine in association with identification information of the recording medium, and a recording medium that receives the recording medium. Of the counting game media associated with, the counting game medium normal replay using the counting game medium data corresponding to the game type of the own device and the counting game medium data of the game type different from the game type of the own device are used. Of the counting game media entry replay and the storage game media deposited in the game store in association with the identification information of the recording medium, the storage game using the storage game medium data corresponding to the game type of the own device is used. Media Management in a game media management system having a replay device capable of performing normal replay of media and replay of entering and replaying stored game media using stored game media data of a game type different from that of the own device. The method is a restriction condition storage step for storing a predetermined restriction condition related to the counting game medium entry replay, and the re-restriction within the range of the predetermined restriction condition stored in the restriction condition storage step. look including a replay acceptable steps to permit replay driving into counting game medium in the play device, the restriction condition storage step, commonly applied to the counting game medium-ride input replay and the貯遊technique medium-ride input replay It is a game medium management method that stores common restriction conditions to be performed .

In this method, counting game media entry replay in the replay device is permitted within a predetermined restriction condition, so that when operating the game medium entry replay, it is possible to properly maintain the operation of the store. become able to.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic form of a game medium management system capable of replaying a ball on board and replaying a stored ball. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the game machine and the inter-table card processing machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the inter-unit card processor. FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram showing card-related data. FIG. 4B is a schematic diagram showing individual replayability data. FIG. 4C is a schematic diagram showing individual replay priority data. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the card management device. FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the card management table. FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the game type setting table. FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the general-purpose basic replayability table. FIG. 6D is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the general-purpose individual replayability table. FIG. 6E is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the basic replay availability table for members. FIG. 6F is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the individual replay availability table for members. FIG. 6G is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the general-purpose basic replay priority table. FIG. 6H is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the general-purpose individual replay priority table. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the member management device. FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the member management table. FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the game type setting table. FIG. 8C is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the basic replay priority table for members. FIG. 8D is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the individual replay priority table for members. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the hall computer. FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a pulse output terminal provided on the back surface of the inter-unit card processor. FIG. 11 is a waveform diagram showing an example of a game medium replay pulse output from each pulse output terminal of FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing a pulse output terminal provided on the back surface of the inter-unit card processor. FIG. 13 is a waveform diagram showing an example of a game medium replay pulse waveform of the game type of the withdrawal source. FIG. 14 is a waveform diagram showing another example of the holding game medium replay pulse waveform of the game type of the withdrawal source. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game media management system of the fifth embodiment. FIG. 16 is a schematic view showing a pulse output terminal provided on the island controller. FIG. 17 is a schematic view showing a pulse output terminal provided on the island controller. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game media management system of the ninth embodiment. FIG. 19A is a schematic view showing a pulse output terminal provided on the back surface of the inter-unit card processor, and FIG. 19B is a schematic view showing a pulse output terminal provided on the island controller. FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game medium management system of the tenth embodiment. FIG. 21A is a schematic view showing a pulse output terminal provided on the island controller, and FIG. 21B is a schematic view showing a pulse output terminal provided on the back surface of the inter-unit card processor. FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game medium management system of the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the prize management device. FIG. 24A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the first replay priority data. FIG. 24B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the second replay priority data. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when the clerk sets the basic replay priority data. FIG. 26A is a flowchart showing a part of the processing procedure when the member sets the individual replay priority data. FIG. 26B is a flowchart showing a part of the processing procedure when the member sets the individual replay priority data. FIG. 27 is a schematic diagram for explaining a first method for enabling replay of mobile game media data that is less than the payout unit. FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram for explaining a second method in which the possession game medium data that is less than the payout unit can be used for replay. FIG. 29A is a schematic diagram showing an example of setting an upper limit value of the entire store for only the replay of entering the game medium. FIG. 29B is a schematic diagram showing an example of setting an upper limit value of the entire store for only the replay of entering the storage game medium. FIG. 29C is a schematic diagram showing an example of setting an upper limit value of the entire store for holding / storing game medium entry replay. FIG. 30A is a schematic diagram showing an example of setting an upper limit value for each type of game medium only for replay on board the game medium. FIG. 30B is a schematic diagram showing an example of setting an upper limit value for each type of game medium only for the replay of entering the stored game medium. FIG. 30C is a schematic diagram showing an example of setting an upper limit value for each type of game medium for holding / storing game medium entry / replay. FIG. 31A is a schematic diagram showing a first setting example of the upper limit value of the game type only for the replay of the possessed game medium. FIG. 31B is a schematic diagram showing a second setting example of the upper limit value of the game type only for the replay of the possessed game medium. FIG. 31C is a schematic diagram showing a third setting example of the upper limit value of the game type only for the replay of the possessed game medium. FIG. 32A is a schematic diagram showing a first setting example of the upper limit value of the game type only for the storage game medium entry replay. FIG. 32B is a schematic diagram showing a second setting example of the upper limit value of the game type for only the storage game medium entry replay. FIG. 32C is a schematic diagram showing a third setting example of the upper limit value of the game type for only the storage game medium entry replay. FIG. 33A is a schematic diagram showing a first setting example of the upper limit value of the game type only for the holding / storing game medium entry replay. FIG. 33B is a schematic diagram showing a second setting example of the upper limit value of the game type only for the holding / storing game medium entry replay. FIG. 33C is a schematic diagram showing a third setting example of the upper limit value of the game type only for the holding / storing game medium entry replay. FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the member management device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[A] Explanation of a basic form of a game medium management system capable of replaying a ball with a ball and replaying a ball with a ball. It is a block diagram which shows the basic form of a system.

A plurality of game machines 1 are installed in the game store. In this example, the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko machine. The gaming machine may be a slot. That is, in a game store, a slot may be installed in addition to a pachinko machine as a game machine. In that case, the types of gaming machines include pachinko and slots. Game balls are used for pachinko games, and medals are used for slot games. That is, the types of game media are roughly classified into game balls and medals. Game balls are further distinguished by their different lending rates. For example, a ball with a lending rate of 4 yen per ball (ball 4 yen: 4 pachinko), a ball with a lending rate of 1 ball 2 yen (ball 2 yen: 2 pachinko), a ball with a lending rate of 1 ball 1 yen (ball 1) Yen: 1 pachinko) etc. Similarly, medals are further distinguished by their different lending rates. For example, there are medals with a lending rate of 20 yen per sheet (medals 20 yen: 20 slots) and medals with a lending rate of 5 yen per sheet (medals 5 yen: 5 slots).

The type of the game medium in consideration of the type of the game medium itself and the lending rate is referred to as "game type". The "game type" differs depending on the type of the game medium itself. In other words, the "game type" is different for game balls and medals. Further, even if the type of the game medium itself is the same, the "game type" is different if the lending rate is different. That is, the "game type" is different if the game medium is a game ball but the lending rate is different, and even if the game medium is a medal, it is different if the lending rate is different. In a game store that uses a plurality of game types, the inside of the store is divided according to the game type, and the same game type is used for playing in the same section.

Each game machine 1 is provided with a stand-to-stand card processing machine 2 that performs rental processing of game media and the like. The inter-unit card processor 2 is connected to a communication line, which is a network in the store, via an island controller 3. An island controller 3, a card management device 4, a member management device 5, a prize management device 6, and the like are connected to the communication line. A hall computer 8 is further installed in the game store. In this example, the hall computer 8 is connected to the member management device 5, the prize management device 6, and the like.

The card management device 4 manages the balance of the valuable value of the prepaid card issued to the player (hereinafter, referred to as “prepaid value”), “game medium data”, and the like. The member management device 5 manages member data, "storage game medium data", and the like. The types of prepaid cards (hereinafter, simply referred to as "cards") include membership cards issued to members and players who do not have membership cards (hereinafter, may be referred to as "non-members"). There is a general card issued for.

"Holding game medium data" refers to numerical data when a player owns a part or all of the game media acquired on the day as numerical data in association with a card instead of owning it as an actual item. .. In the following, when the game medium is a game ball, the "holding game medium data" is referred to as "holding ball data", and when the game medium is a medal, the "holding game medium data" is referred to as "holding medal data". In some cases.

The mobile game media data associated with the general card is valid only on that day, and loses its effect when the business on that day ends. On the other hand, the game media data associated with the membership card loses its effectiveness as the game media data when the business on the day when the data is generated is closed, but as "stored game media data". Associated with the membership card. In the following, when the game medium is a game ball, the "stored game medium data" is referred to as "ball storage data", and when the game medium is a medal, the "stored game medium data" is referred to as "saved medal data". There is. In addition, "game media data" and "stored game media data" may be collectively referred to as "game media data". It should be noted that the "possessed game medium data" may be treated as "data for the day of the storage game medium", and the "save game medium data" may be treated as "data for the past storage game medium".

In this embodiment, the general card is associated with data such as a card ID, prepaid value data, and game media data. In addition, data such as a card ID (member ID), prepaid value data, and game media data is associated with the membership card.
The inter-unit card processing machine 2 has a function of lending a game medium using cash or a prepaid value associated with the card (lending function), and subtracts the possession game medium data associated with the card according to the value. A function to pay out a large number of game balls (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "playing medium replay function"), and a number corresponding to the value of the stored game medium data associated with the card is subtracted. It is equipped with a function for paying out game media (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "stored game media replay function"), a function for counting game media acquired by a player (each machine counting function), and the like.

In the following, receiving a payout of a game medium using the possession game medium data may be referred to as "replay of possession game medium (replay of possession ball when the game medium is a game ball)". In addition, receiving a game ball payout using the stored game medium data may be referred to as "stored game medium replay (when the game medium is a game ball, stored ball replay)".
The above-mentioned "playing medium replay function" sets the game type (hereinafter, the type of ball / medal and the type of unit price) associated with the replay device to be replayed as the "game". In addition to the function of subtracting the game medium data of the same game type as "the game type in" or "the game type in game") and paying out the number of game balls according to the value. It may include a function of subtracting the game medium data of a game type different from the game type being played and performing the payout processing of the number of game media according to the value. In this case, receiving the payout of the game medium using the game medium data of the same game type as the game type being played is "same rate possession game medium replay (same rate when the game medium is a game ball). "Mochidama replay)" or "Holding game medium normal replay" means that the game medium is paid out using the holding game medium data of the game type different from the game type being played. There is a case of "boarding replay (when the game medium is a game ball, the ball boarding replay)". Therefore, the "replay of the holding game medium" includes "replay of the same-rate holding game medium (normal replay of the holding game medium)" and "replay of entering the holding game medium".

The above-mentioned "stored game medium replay function" is a function of subtracting the stored game medium data of the same game type as the game type being played and paying out the number of game media according to the value of the game. It may include a function of subtracting stored game medium data of a game type different from the game type in the game and performing a payout process of a number of game media according to the value. In this case, receiving the payout of the game medium using the storage game medium data of the same game type as the game type being played is "same rate storage game medium replay (same rate when the game medium is a game ball). "Saving ball replay)" or "Saving game medium normal replay", and receiving the payout of the game medium using the stored game medium data of the game type different from the game type being played is called "Saving game medium riding". On-replay (when the game medium is a game ball, the stored ball on-in replay). Therefore, the "replay of the storage game medium" includes "replay of the same-rate storage game medium (normal replay of the storage game medium)" and "replay of the storage game medium". In addition, "replay of possession game media" and "replay of storage game media" may be collectively referred to as "replay".

The prize management device 6 is a terminal device for exchanging prizes attached to a prize exchange counter in the game store, and performs prize exchange processing of acquired game media, possessed game media data, and stored game media data. A prize payout device for paying out prizes is connected to the prize management device 6.
The hall computer 8 totals the sales amount, the number of game media, and the like. Outpulses and safe pulses are input to the hall computer 8 from the game machine 1. Further, the hall computer 8 is subjected to, for example, a deposit pulse, a game medium lending pulse (ball lending pulse when the game medium is a game ball), and a storage game medium replay pulse (game medium) from the inter-unit card processor 2. Is a game ball, a stored ball replay pulse), a holding game medium replay pulse (a holding ball replay pulse when the game medium is a game ball), a counting pulse, and the like are output.

The deposit pulse is a pulse representing the amount of banknotes inserted into the inter-unit card processing machine 2. The game medium lending pulse is, for example, a pulse representing the number of game media lent out using the prepaid card value or a valuable value equivalent thereto. The storage game medium replay pulse is, for example, a pulse representing the number of game media paid out by the storage game medium replay. The possession game medium replay pulse is, for example, a pulse representing the number of game media paid out by the possession game medium replay. The counting pulse is a pulse representing a counting value of the number of acquired game media.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the game machine 1 and the inter-unit card processing machine 2.
The inter-table card processing machine 2 is arranged on the left side of the game machine 1 along the left side surface of the game machine 1.
Inside the game machine 1, a ball payout mechanism 11 for paying out ball rentals and prize balls is provided. On the front surface of the game machine, an upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 for temporarily storing balls for launching into the game machine 1 are provided. When the balls in the upper plate 12 are full, the balls flow into the lower plate 13. On the front of the upper plate 12, there is a lending button 14 for inputting a ball lending command (hereinafter, simply referred to as "lending command"), and a card returning button for inputting a card returning command (command for ending the game). 15. A prepaid value display unit 16 for displaying the prepaid value of the card is provided.

On the front surface of the inter-table card processor 2, there are a status display unit 21, a bill insertion slot 22, an operation display unit 23, a card insertion / return port 24, a reader / writer reading unit 25 for a mobile terminal, a ball payout nozzle 26, and the like. It is provided. The inter-unit card processing machine 2 has each unit counting unit 27. The status display unit 21 displays the operating status and the like of the inter-unit card processor 2. Each machine counting unit 27 counts the game medium dropped from the lower plate 13 of the game machine 1.

Inside the inter-unit card processing machine 2, there is a bill identification unit 31 (see FIG. 3) for discriminating and taking in bills inserted from the bill insertion slot 22, reading data from the card and writing data to the card. A reader / writer 32 for a card (see FIG. 3), a reader / writer 33 for a mobile terminal for short-distance communication with a mobile terminal (see FIG. 3), a pachinko ball on an upper plate 12 via a ball payout nozzle 26. A ball payout unit 34 (see FIG. 3) and the like are provided for supplying the above.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the inter-unit card processor 2.
The inter-unit card processor 2 is controlled by the control unit 30. The control unit 30 includes a memory (ROM, RAM, etc.) that stores a CPU and its program, and executes a predetermined process according to the program. The control unit 30 includes a status display unit 21, a bill identification unit 31, an operation display unit 23, a card reader / writer 32, a mobile terminal reader / writer 33, a ball payout unit 34, a communication unit 35, each unit counting unit 27, and a memory. The unit 36 and the like are connected.

A plurality of general cards are stored in the reader / writer 32. The communication unit 35 is an interface for communicating with the game machine 1 and communicating with the card management device 4 and the like via the island controller 3. For example, card-related data 36a, game type setting data 36b, individual replay availability data 36c, individual replay priority data 36d, and the like are stored in the memory unit 36.

The card-related data 36a is data including valuable value that can be used to receive the payout of game balls. The card-related data 36a includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 4A, the card ID of the card in use, the PIN associated with the card ID, the prepaid value associated with the card ID, and the card. It includes the possessed game medium data for each game type associated with the ID and the stored game medium data for each game type associated with the card ID. The personal identification number and the storage game medium data are data associated only with the card ID for the member.

In the example of FIG. 4A, the card ID is "aaaa", the password is "bbbb", the prepaid value is "5000", the ball data of 4 yen is "300", and the ball data of 2 yen is 2 yen. Is "0" ball, 1 yen ball data is "0" ball, 20 yen medal data is "0", 5 yen medal data is "0", 4 yen ball The ball storage data is "200" balls, the ball storage data of 2 yen is "0" balls, the ball storage data of 1 yen is "2000" balls, the medals of 20 yen is "0", and the medals are 5 yen. The game type setting data 36b indicating that the number of medal data is "400" is data indicating the game type set in the inter-unit card processor 2 (hereinafter, referred to as "game type ID"). ..

As shown in FIG. 4B, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the individual replay possibility data indicates whether or not the replay is possible based on the withdrawal source for each of the possessed game medium data for each game type and the stored game medium data for each game type. , It is the data shown for each game type to be replayed (hereinafter, may be referred to as "replay game type"). In this basic form, the individual replay availability data is notified from the card management device 4, but the individual replay availability data may be notified from the member management device 5. Further, the individual replayability data for the general card may be notified from the card management device 4, and the individual replayability data for the membership card may be notified from the member management device 5.

In the example of FIG. 4B, when replaying with a game type of 4 yen, 2 yen, and 1 yen, the player has 4 yen, 2 yen, 1 yen, 20 yen, and 5 yen. It is possible to replay using the game medium data and the storage game media data of 4 yen, 2 yen and 1 yen as the withdrawal source, but the storage game medium data of 20 yen and 5 yen as the medal is withdrawn. Indicates that replay is impossible. Further, in the example of FIG. 4B, when replaying with a game type of 20 yen coin and 5 yen coin, a game medium having 4 yen coin, 2 yen coin, 1 yen coin, 20 yen coin and 5 yen coin. It shows that it is possible to replay the data and the storage game medium data of 4 yen coin, 2 yen coin, 1 yen coin, 20 yen coin and 5 yen coin.

The individual replay availability data 36c for the general card is data indicating for each game type during the game whether or not the replay is possible based on the withdrawal source for each of the possessed game medium data for each game type. ..
As shown in FIG. 4C, the individual replay priority data 36d is a withdrawal source for each replay game type with respect to each data of the possession game medium data for each game type and the storage game medium data for each game type. It is data representing the priority selected as data. In the example of FIG. 4C, for example, when the replay game type is a ball of 4 yen, the priority selected as the withdrawal source data is, in descending order, the ball data of 4 yen and the ball of 2 yen. Data, ball 1 yen holding ball data, medal 20 yen holding ball data, medal 5 yen holding ball data, ball 4 yen holding ball data, ball 2 yen saving data, ball 1 yen saving data, medal 20 yen The order is the ball storage data of and the ball storage data of 5 yen for the medal. In FIG. 4B, the priority order corresponding to the replay that is not possible may not be set. In addition, if the setting is such that the player specifies the game type or the lending rate that is the source of withdrawal at the time of replay, there is no need to have data indicating the priority.

The individual replay priority data 36d for the general card is data representing the priority selected as the withdrawal source data for each replay game type with respect to the data of each game medium data of the game type. ..
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the card management device 4.
The card management device 4 is controlled by the control unit 40. The control unit 40 includes a memory (ROM, RAM, etc.) that stores a CPU and its program, and executes a predetermined process according to the program. An input unit 41, a display unit 42, a non-volatile memory unit 43, a memory unit 44, a store network communication unit 45, and the like are connected to the control unit 40.

The input unit 41 includes, for example, an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse. The display unit 42 includes a display such as a liquid crystal panel. The memory unit 44 is used as a working memory. The store network communication unit 45 is an interface for communicating with the inter-unit card processing machine 2 and the prize management device 6 and the like via the island controller 3.
The non-volatile memory unit 43 is composed of, for example, a rewritable non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory unit 43 includes a card management table 43a, a game type setting table 43b, a general basic replay availability table 43c, a general individual replay availability table 43d, a member basic replay availability table 43e, and a member individual replay. A playability table 43f, a general-purpose basic replay priority table 43g, a general-purpose individual replay priority table 43h, and the like are provided.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the card management table 43a stores prepaid value data, game media data for each game type, and the like in association with the card ID of a general card or a membership card.
As shown in FIG. 6B, the game type setting table 43b stores the lending rate, display name, and the like for each game type. The game types include "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "medal 20 yen", "medal 5 yen" and the like. The lending rate of "ball 4 yen" is "4 yen". The lending rate of "ball 2 yen" is "2 yen". The lending rate of "ball 1 yen" is "1 yen". The lending rate of the "medal 20 yen" is "20 yen". The lending rate of the "medal 5 yen" is "5 yen". For each of the game types of "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "medal 20 yen" and "medal 5 yen", for example, "4 pachi", "2 pachi", " The game store can set any display name, such as "1 pachinko", "20 slots", and "5 slots". In this specification, each game type is represented by "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "medal 20 yen" and "medal 5 yen" instead of the display name.

As shown in FIG. 6C, the general-purpose basic replay availability table 43c stores general-purpose basic replay availability data set by an administrator or the like on the game store side. The general-purpose basic replay availability data is data that is a default value of the general-purpose individual replay availability data set by non-members. The basic replayability data for general use is the possibility / rejection data for only the game medium data. Specifically, the general-purpose basic replay availability data is data indicating for each replay game type whether or not replay is possible based on the withdrawal source for each of the possessed game medium data for each game type. ..

As shown in FIG. 6D, the general-purpose individual replay availability table 43d contains individual replay availability data (general-use individual replay availability data) for general cards set by non-members for each card ID of the general card. It will be remembered. However, in this example, it is possible to set the general-purpose individual replay availability data only for the replay permitted by the general-purpose basic replay availability data. The general-purpose individual replay availability data is data indicating, for each replay game type, whether or not replay is possible based on the withdrawal source for each of the possessed game medium data for each game type.

As shown in FIG. 6E, the member basic replay availability table 43e stores the member basic replay availability data set by the administrator of the game store or the like. The basic replayability data for members is data that is a default value of individual replayability data for members set by the member. The basic replay availability data for members is the availability data for each of the possession game medium data and the storage game medium data. Specifically, the basic replay availability data for members indicates whether or not replay is possible based on the withdrawal source for each of the possession game medium data and the storage game medium data for each game type, for each replay game type. It is the data shown in.

As shown in FIG. 6F, the individual replay availability table 43f for members stores individual replay availability data (individual replay availability data for members) for the membership card set by the member for each card ID of the membership card. Will be done. However, in this example, it is possible to set the individual replayability data for members only for the replays permitted by the basic replayability data for members. The individual replay availability data for members is data indicating for each replay game type whether or not the replay is possible based on the withdrawal source for each of the possessed game medium data and the stored game medium data for each game type. ..

As shown in FIG. 6G, the general-purpose basic replay priority table 43g stores general-purpose basic replay priority data set by an administrator or the like on the game store side. The general-purpose basic replay priority data is data that is a default value of the general-purpose individual replay priority data set by non-members. The basic replay priority data for general use is priority data for only the game medium data. Specifically, the general-purpose basic replay priority data is data representing the priority selected as the withdrawal source data for each replay game type for each of the possessed game medium data for each game type. ..

In the general-purpose individual replay priority table 43h, as shown in FIG. 6H, individual replay priority data (general-use individual replay priority) for general cards set by non-members for each card ID of the general card Data) is stored. The general-purpose individual replay priority data is data in which the priority selected as the withdrawal source data is set for each replay game type for each of the possessed game medium data for each game type.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the member management device 5.
The member management device 5 is controlled by the control unit 50. The control unit 50 includes a memory (ROM, RAM, etc.) that stores a CPU and its program, and executes a predetermined process according to the program. An input unit 51, a display unit 52, a non-volatile memory unit 53, a memory unit 54, a store network communication unit 55, an external network communication unit 56, and the like are connected to the control unit 50.

The input unit 51 includes, for example, an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse. The display unit 52 includes a display such as a liquid crystal panel. The memory unit 54 is used as a working memory. The store network communication unit 55 is an interface for communicating with the card management device 4, the prize management device 6, and the like. The external network communication unit 56 is an interface for communicating with a device outside the game store.

The non-volatile memory unit 53 includes, for example, a rewritable non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory unit 53 includes a member management table 53a, a game type setting table 53b, a prize master 53c, a basic replay priority table 53d for members, an individual replay priority table 53e for members, and a game medium entry record table. 53f and the like are provided.
As shown in FIG. 8A, the member management table 53a stores mobile IDm, member personal information, storage game media data, and the like for each card ID of the membership card. Member personal information includes name, address, telephone number, PIN, etc. The storage game medium data includes the storage game medium data for each game type.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the game type setting table 53b stores the lending rate, the display name, and the like for each game type.
In the prize master 53c, for example, the prize name, the group code, the prize value, and the number of exchange game media are stored for each prize code. The group code is identification information for classifying and managing prizes.

As shown in FIG. 8C, the basic replay priority data for members is stored in the basic replay priority table 53d, which is set by the administrator of the game store or the like. The member basic replay priority data is data that is a default value of the member individual replay priority data set by the member. The basic replay priority data for members is priority data for each of the possession game medium data and the storage game medium data. Specifically, the basic replay priority data for members is the priority selected as the withdrawal source data for each replay game type for each of the possessed game medium data and the stored game medium data for each game type. It is the data representing.

As shown in FIG. 8D, the individual replay priority table 53e for members shows individual replay priority data (individual replay priority data for members) for the member card set by the member for each card ID of the member card. ) Is memorized. The individual replay priority data for members is data representing the priority selected as the withdrawal source data for each replay game type for each of the possessed game medium data and the stored game medium data for each game type. ..

In the storage game medium entry record table 53f, the record data of the storage game medium entry replay is stored. In the storage game medium entry record table 53f, for example, when the storage game medium entry replay is performed, the game type and the number of payouts of the game medium paid out (the entry of the storage game medium entry replay). The number of payouts of the previous game type) and the number of withdrawals (subtraction number) of the stored game medium data of the game type of the boarding source are stored in relation to the card ID. In the storage game medium entry record table 53f, the cumulative value of the number of withdrawals of the storage game medium data for each entry source game type may be stored for each combination of the card ID and the entry destination game type.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the hall computer 8.
The hall computer 8 is controlled by the control unit 60. The control unit 60 includes a memory (ROM, RAM, etc.) that stores a CPU and its program, and executes a predetermined process according to the program. An input unit 61, a display unit 62, a pulse receiving unit 63, a memory unit 64, a store network communication unit 65, an external network communication unit 66, and the like are connected to the control unit 60.

The input unit 61 includes, for example, an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse. The display unit 62 includes a display such as a liquid crystal panel. The pulse receiving unit 63 is an interface for receiving pulses from the game machine 1 and the inter-unit card processing machine 2. The store network communication unit 65 is an interface for communicating with the member management device 5, communication with the prize management device 6, and the like. The external network communication unit 66 is an interface for communicating with a device outside the game store.

The memory unit 64 is provided with a reception pulse storage area 64a, a prize exchange information storage area 64b, an aggregated data storage area 64c, and the like. In the reception pulse storage area 64a, the pulses received from the game machine 1 and the inter-unit card processing machine 2 are stored together with the reception date and time, the identification information of the pulse transmission source, and the type of the received pulse. In the prize exchange information storage area 64b, the prize exchange information notified from the prize management device 6 is stored together with the reception date and time. The prize exchange information notified from the prize management device 6 includes the identification number of the prize management device 6, the number of game media used for the prize exchange, and the game type.

In the aggregated data storage area 64c, the total number of loans, the sales amount, the number of paid out game media, the number of stored game media paid out, the total number of counts, the total number of exchanged prizes, and the like are stored for each game type. The aggregated data stored in the aggregated data storage area 64c is created based on the received pulse information stored in the received pulse storage area 64a, the prize exchange information stored in the prize exchange information storage area 64b, and the like. The sales amount for each game type can be calculated by multiplying the total number of loaned game media of the game type by the price of one of the game media. It is preferable that the number of game media paid out for each game type is the sum of the number of game media data of the game type used for replay. It is preferable that the total number of stored game media paid out for each game type is the sum of the number of stored game media data of the game type used for replay.

The basic operation of each part when the player plays a game on the game machine 1 will be described.
When a bill is inserted into the inter-unit card processing machine 2 with no card inserted, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 outputs a deposit pulse indicating the amount of the inserted bill. This deposit pulse is given to the hall computer 8. Further, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 temporarily issues a card ID of one of the general cards stored in the inter-unit card processing machine 2 (at this point, the card ID is read from the general card). However, the card is not ejected), and the prepaid value data (in this case, the value corresponding to the amount of the inserted bill) is temporarily stored in the memory unit 36 in relation to the card ID. Further, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 transmits a payment notification including a processing machine ID indicating its own machine, a card ID, and prepaid value data to the card management device 4. When the card management device 4 receives the payment notification, the card management device 4 stores the prepaid value data shown in the payment notification in association with the card ID shown in the payment notification in the card management table 43a. Further, the card management device 4 uses the contents (default value) of the general basic replay availability table 43c (see FIG. 5) and the general basic replay priority as the individual replay availability data and the individual replay priority data, respectively. The contents (default value) of the table 43 g (see FIG. 5) are transmitted to the inter-unit card processor 2.

When a bill is inserted into the inter-unit card processing machine 2 with the card inserted, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 outputs a deposit pulse indicating the amount of the inserted bill. This deposit pulse is given to the hall computer 8. Further, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 adds a value corresponding to the amount of the inserted bill to the prepaid value data stored in the memory unit 36. Further, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 includes a processing machine ID indicating its own machine, a card ID of a card inserted in the inter-unit card processing machine 2, and prepaid value data corresponding to the amount of the inserted bill. The payment notification is transmitted to the card management device 4. Upon receiving the payment notification, the card management device 4 updates the prepaid value data by adding the prepaid value data indicated in the payment notification to the prepaid value data associated with the card ID indicated in the payment notification. To do.

When the inter-unit card processor 2 accepts the insertion of a general card or a membership card, it transmits a telegram designated as a destination to the local address of the card management device 4. This message includes the card ID of the card inserted in the machine-to-machine card processor 2, the processing machine ID indicating the own machine, the game type ID for specifying the game type of the machine-to-machine card processor 2, and the card. Includes insert notifications.

When the card management device 4 receives a telegram including a card insertion notification from the inter-unit card processing machine 2, the inter-unit card processing machine processes the game media data for each game type associated with the card ID in the telegram. Send to 2. When the card ID is the card ID of a general card, the card management device 4 transfers the general-purpose individual replay availability data and the general-purpose individual replay priority data corresponding to the card ID to the inter-unit card processor 2. send.

Further, when the card ID is the card ID of the membership card, the card management device 4 sends the member's individual replayability data corresponding to the card ID to the inter-unit card processor 2 and sends a card insertion notification. The including telegram is transmitted to the member management device 5. When the member management device 5 receives the telegram including the card insertion notification, the member management device 5 receives the stored game medium replay data including the password associated with the card ID in the telegram and the stored game medium data for each game type. The data is transmitted to the inter-unit card processor 2 via the card management device 4. Further, the member management device 5 sends the individual replay priority data for members corresponding to the card ID to the inter-unit card processing machine 2 via the card management device 4.

The inter-unit card processor 2 has the game medium data received from the card management device 4, the storage game medium replay data (when the inserted card is a membership card), the individual replay availability data, and the individual replay. The priority data and the priority data are stored in the memory unit 36. Then, a telegram including the card ID and the game medium subtraction request is transmitted to the card management device 4. When the card management device 4 receives the possession game medium subtraction request, the card management device 4 sets the possession game medium data specified by the card ID to zero.

When the player performs a game medium lending operation to the machine-to-machine card processing machine 2, the machine-to-machine card processing machine 2 transmits a telegram designated as a destination to the local address of the card management device 4. This telegram includes a card ID of a card (or a temporarily issued card) inserted in the inter-unit card processing machine 2, a processing machine ID indicating its own machine, and a game medium lending request.
When the card management device 4 receives the telegram including the game medium lending request, the card management device 4 subtracts the prepaid value associated with the card ID in the telegram by a predetermined value (for example, 100 degrees in the case of 1 yen = 1 frequency). The card management data is updated, and the game medium lending permission is transmitted to the transmission source's inter-unit card processor 2. The inter-unit card processing machine 2 that has received the game medium lending permission subtracts the prepaid value stored in the memory unit 36 by the predetermined number, and pays out the number (for example, 25) of the game media corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value. Perform processing. Further, the inter-table card processing machine 2 outputs a game medium lending pulse indicating the number of paid-out game media from the inter-table card processing machine 2.

When the counting process of the acquired game medium is performed by the counting unit 27 of each machine based on the operation of the player, the machine-to-machine card processing machine 2 converts the counting value into the game type during the game in the memory unit 36. In addition to adding to the corresponding game medium data, the game medium counting pulse representing the counting value is output.
When the inter-unit card processor 2 accepts the replay operation, it receives the possession game medium data for each game type, the storage game medium data for each game type, the game type during the game, the individual replay availability data, and the individual replay priority data. Data for which the number of game media according to the number of game media to be paid out by replay should be withdrawn (data from which the data should be withdrawn) among the game media data held for each game type and the stored game media data for each game type based on the above. To determine.

When the withdrawal source data determined by the inter-unit card processing machine 2 is the possession game medium data of a certain game type, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 is stored in the memory unit 36. From the data, the number of game media corresponding to the number of game media to be paid out is subtracted, and the corresponding number of game media is paid out. Further, the inter-table card processing machine 2 outputs a holding game medium replay pulse representing the number of game media paid out by the holding game medium replay. This game medium replay pulse is given to the hall computer 8.

If the data is the storage game medium data of the game type that has the withdrawal source data for the replay operation and the replay operation is the operation for the first storage game medium replay after the card is inserted, the inter-unit card. The processing machine 2 asks the player to input a personal identification number, and confirms whether the entered personal identification number matches the personal identification number included in the card-related data in the memory unit 36.
When the passwords match, the inter-unit card processor 2 transmits a telegram designated to the local address of the card management device 4. This message includes the card ID of the card inserted in the inter-unit card processing machine 2, the processing machine ID indicating the own machine, the game type ID for identifying the game type during the game, and the game of the withdrawal source data. Includes a withdrawal source game type ID for identifying a species (withdrawal source game type) and a storage game medium replay request.

The card management device 4 transmits a telegram including a storage game medium replay request from the inter-unit card processor 2 to the member management device 5. When the member management device 5 receives the message including the storage game medium replay request, the member management device 5 uses the withdrawal source game type ID in the message among the storage game media data associated with the card ID in the message. The corresponding storage game media data is subtracted by the number of game media corresponding to the number of payout game media, and the storage game medium replay data including the subtracted storage game media data is transmitted to the inter-unit card processor 2. Further, when the withdrawal source game type indicated by the withdrawal source game type ID is different from the game type of the table-to-table card processor 2, that is, the current storage game medium replay request requests the storage game medium entry replay. If this is the case, the card management device 4 updates the contents of the storage game medium entry record table 53f by adding the information regarding the current storage game medium entry replay to the storage game medium entry record table 53f. To do.

Upon receiving the storage game medium replay data, the inter-unit card processor 2 updates the storage game medium data for each game type and pays out a predetermined number of game media. Further, the machine-to-table card processor 2 outputs a storage game medium replay pulse representing the number of game media paid out by the storage game medium replay. This storage game medium replay pulse is given to the hall computer 8. It is not necessary to confirm the password for the second and subsequent replay operations of the storage game medium. It should be noted that the password may be set to be confirmed every time.

When the inter-unit card processor 2 accepts the card return operation, the inter-unit card processor 2 transmits a telegram including a request for addition of the game medium to the card management device 4. This telegram includes the card ID of the card to be ejected, the processing machine ID indicating the own machine, the game type ID indicating the game type during the game, the game medium data for each game type stored in the memory unit 36, and Includes a request to add a game medium.
When the card management device 4 receives the request for adding the possession game medium, the card management device 4 updates the possession game medium data for each game type associated with the card ID in the telegram to the received game medium data. After that, the inter-unit card processor 2 transmits a card ejection notification to the card management device 4, and ejects the card.
[B] Description of the Embodiment Characterized by the Holding Game Media Replay Pulse The above-mentioned storage game medium replay pulse is a pulse representing the number of game media actually paid out to the game machine 1 at the time of the storage game medium replay. is there. When the storage game medium replay is performed, the hall computer 8 is a storage game for the replayed game type based on the storage game medium replay pulse sent from the machine-to-machine card processor 2. Calculate the number of media payouts. Specifically, the hall computer 8 calculates the number of game media represented by the stored game medium replay pulse as the number of stored game medium payouts for the replayed game type.

When the "same rate storage game medium replay" is performed, the game type of the storage game medium data of the withdrawal source and the game type of the game medium actually paid out (game type during the game) match. Therefore, the number of stored game media paid out for the in-game game type calculated by the hall computer 8 when "replay of the same rate storage game medium" is performed is the number of withdrawal of the stored game medium data of the game type. Match.

On the other hand, when the "replay of the storage game medium entry" is performed, the game type of the storage game medium data of the withdrawal source (the entry source game type) and the game type of the game medium actually paid out (multiplication). It is different from the destination game type). Therefore, when the "replay of the storage game medium entry" is performed, the storage game medium data for the destination game type is not withdrawn, but is actually paid out on the hall computer 8 side. The number of game media is calculated as the number of stored game media paid out for the destination game type. As a result, when the "replay of the storage game medium entry" is performed, the number of the storage game media paid out for the boarding destination game type is larger than the actual number of withdrawals of the storage game medium data for the game type. It will increase by the number of game media paid out by.

Further, when the storage game medium entry replay is performed, although the storage game medium data for the entry source game type is withdrawn, the number of withdrawals is the entry number on the hall computer 8 side. It is not reflected as the number of stored game media paid out for the original game type. As a result, when the "replay of the storage game medium entry" is performed, the number of the storage game media paid out for the entry source game type is larger than the actual number of withdrawals of the storage game medium data for the game type. Withdrawal by a few minutes will be reduced.

Therefore, the member management device 5 transmits the performance data of the storage game medium entry replay to the hall computer 8. The hall computer 8 is based on the actual data of the game media entry / replay, so that the number of game media payouts for each game type is equal to the actual number of withdrawals of the game media data of the game type. Correct the number of stored game media paid out for each species.
The above-mentioned possession game medium replay pulse is a pulse representing the number of game media actually paid out to the game machine 1 at the time of replay of the possession game medium. When the possession game medium replay is performed, the hall computer 8 is a possession game for the replayed game type based on the possession game medium replay pulse sent from the stand-to-stand card processor 2. Calculate the number of media payouts. Specifically, the hall computer 8 calculates the number of game media represented by the possession game medium replay pulse as the number of possession game media payouts for the replayed game type.

When "replay of the same-rate holding game medium" is performed, the game type of the original game medium data withdrawn and the game type of the game medium actually paid out match. Therefore, when "replay of the same rate holding game medium" is performed, the number of holding game media paid out for the in-game game type calculated by the hall computer 8 is the number of withdrawals of the holding game medium data of the game type. Match.

On the other hand, when "replay with boarding of the game medium" is performed, the game type of the game medium data of the withdrawal source (boarding source game type) and the game type of the game medium actually paid out (multiplication). It is different from the destination game type). For this reason, when the "replay of entering the game medium" is performed, the data of the game medium for the destination game type is not withdrawn, but is actually paid out on the hall computer 8 side. The number of game media is calculated as the number of game media paid out for the destination game type. As a result, when the "replay of the possessed game medium" is performed, the number of the possessed game media paid out for the boarding destination game type is larger than the actual number of withdrawals of the possessed game medium data for the game type. It will increase by the number of game media paid out by.

In addition, when the "replay of boarding game media" is performed, the number of withdrawals is the number on the hall computer 8 side, even though the data of the stored game media for the boarding source game type is withdrawn. It is not reflected as the number of game media paid out for the boarding source game type. As a result, when the "replay of the possessed game medium" is performed, the number of the possessed game media paid out for the boarding source game type is larger than the actual number of withdrawals of the possessed game medium data for the game type. Withdrawal by a few minutes will be reduced.

That is, in the above-mentioned basic operation, the number of game media paid out for each game type calculated by the hall computer 8 does not match the actual number of withdrawals of the game media data of the corresponding game type. However, even in this case, there is no accounting problem because it does not affect the sales amount or the amount corresponding to the total number of withdrawal of the game media data of all game types.
Hereinafter, even when the "replay of entering the game medium" is performed, the number of the game media paid out for each game type finally totaled by the hall computer 8 is the actual number of the game media data of the corresponding game type. An embodiment that can be matched with the number of withdrawals will be described.
[B1] First Embodiment The configuration of the game media management system of the first embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the game media management system shown in FIG. In the above-mentioned basic form, when the "replay of the game medium with the same rate" is performed, the card is held from the same pulse output terminal of the card processor 2 as in the case of the "replay of the game medium with the same rate". The game medium replay pulse is output. In the first embodiment, the machine-to-table card processor 2 has a game medium replay pulse when the "play medium entry replay" is performed and the "game medium replay with the same rate" is performed. Is output from a pulse output terminal different from the pulse output terminal to which is output. In this case, it is preferable that the inter-table card processing machine 2 outputs a replay pulse for entering the mobile game medium from a pulse output terminal different for each game type of the entry source.

For example, a case where the game type (game type during the game) of the machine-to-table card processor 2 is 4 yen per ball will be described. On the back surface of the inter-unit card processor 2, as shown in FIG. 10, a pulse output terminal Q1 for outputting a deposit pulse, a pulse output terminal Q2 for outputting a game medium lending pulse, and a storage game medium replay pulse The pulse output terminal Q3 for outputting the above and the pulse output terminal Q4 for outputting the counting pulse are provided. On the back surface of the inter-unit card processor 2, a pulse output terminal Q5 for outputting the same-rate holding game medium replay pulse and a plurality of pulse output terminals for outputting the holding game medium entry replay pulse are further provided. Q11 to Q14 are provided.

The same-rate holding game medium replay pulse is a pulse representing the number of gaming media paid out by the same-rate holding game medium replay. Here, it is assumed that one game medium replay pulse having the same rate is output for 25 game media having 4 yen balls. In addition, at the time of replaying the possessed game media, 125 game media (balls of 4 yen) shall be paid out regardless of the game type of the boarding source. When the same-rate holding ball replay is performed, as shown in FIG. 11A, five pulses are output from the terminal Q5.

The terminal Q11 is a terminal for outputting a game medium entry replay pulse when the possession ball entry replay is performed using the possession ball data of 2 yen as the entry source data. The boarding game medium entry replay pulse may be a pulse representing the number of withdrawal of the possession game medium data of the boarding source game type, or a pulse representing the number of payout game media of the boarding destination game type. May be good. Here, it is assumed that the possession game medium entry replay pulse is a pulse representing the number of withdrawals of the possession game medium data of the entry source game type.

When the ball boarding replay is performed using the ball holding data of 2 yen as the boarding source data, the subtraction number (withdrawal number) of the boarding source game type (ball 2 yen) is 250 (125 pieces × 4 yen ÷ 2 yen). Assuming that the number of withdrawals for one pulse is 25, 10 (250 ÷ 25) pulses are output from the terminal Q11 as shown in FIG. 11 (b).
The terminal Q12 is a terminal for outputting a game medium boarding replay pulse when the ball boarding replay is performed using the ball holding data of 1 yen as the boarding source data. In this case, the number of subtractions (number of withdrawals) of the boarding source game type (ball 1 yen) is 500 (125 pieces x 4 yen / 1 yen). Assuming that the number of withdrawals for one pulse is 25, 20 pulses (500 ÷ 25) are output from the terminal Q12 as shown in FIG. 11 (c).

The terminal Q13 is a terminal for outputting a game medium entry replay pulse when the possession medal entry replay is performed using the possession medal data of 20 yen as the entry source data. In this case, the number of subtractions (number of withdrawals) of the boarding source game type (medals 20 yen) is 25 (125 pieces x 4 yen ÷ 20 yen). Assuming that the number of withdrawals for one pulse is 5, as shown in FIG. 11D, 5 (25/5) pulses are output from the terminal Q13.

The terminal Q14 is a terminal for outputting a game medium entry replay pulse when the possession medal entry replay is performed using the possession medal data of 5 yen as the entry source data. In this case, the number of subtractions (number of withdrawals) of the entry source game type (medals 5 yen) is 100 (125 pieces x 4 yen / 5 yen). Assuming that the number of withdrawals for one pulse is 5, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), 20 pulses (100 / 5) are output from the terminal Q14.

The hall computer 8 recognizes the number of game media represented by the pulse sent from the terminal Q5 as the number of balls to be paid out for the game type of 4 yen. The hall computer 8 recognizes the number of game media represented by the pulse sent from the terminal Q11 as the number of balls to be paid out for the game type of 2 yen. The hall computer 8 recognizes the number of game media represented by the pulse sent from the terminal Q12 as the number of balls to be paid out for the game type of 1 yen. The hall computer 8 recognizes the number of game media represented by the pulse sent from the terminal Q13 as the number of medals paid out for the game type with a medal of 20 yen. The hall computer 8 recognizes the number of game media represented by the pulse sent from the terminal Q14 as the number of medals paid out for the game type with a medal of 5 yen. As a result, the number of game media payouts for each game type aggregated by the hall computer 8 matches the number of withdrawals of the game media data for each actual game type.

The boarding game medium boarding replay pulse may be a pulse representing the number of payout game media of the boarding destination game type. In this case, the hall computer 8 converts the number of game media of the boarding destination game type represented by the boarding game medium boarding replay pulse into the number of withdrawal of the boarding game medium data of the boarding source game type, and the number thereof is converted. The converted value is calculated as the number of game media paid out for the game type of the boarding source. For example, in the above example, when the holding game medium entry replay pulse indicating the number of game media of the destination game type (ball 4 yen) is output from the terminal Q11, the hall computer 8 enters the holding game medium. The number of withdrawal of the game medium data of the boarding source game type (ball 2 yen) corresponding to the terminal Q11 for 25 pieces of the boarding destination game type (ball 4 yen) represented by one pulse of the replay pulse. It is converted into 50 pieces and calculated as the number of game media paid out for the game type of the boarding source.

Further, the possession game medium entry replay pulse may be a pulse representing a value (amount) corresponding to the number of payout gaming media of the entry destination game type. For example, one pulse of a replay pulse for entering a game medium may be output for 100 yen. In this case, the hall computer 8 determines the value corresponding to the number of payout game media of the boarding destination game type represented by the boarding game medium boarding replay pulse, and the number of withdrawals of the boarding game medium data of the boarding source game type. Is converted to, and the converted value is calculated as the number of game media paid out for the game type of the boarding source. For example, in the above example, when the possession game medium entry replay pulse of 100 yen per pulse is output from the terminal Q11, the hall computer 8 is represented by one pulse of the possession game medium entry replay pulse. Converting 100 yen into 50 pieces, which is the number of withdrawal of the game medium data of the boarding source game type (ball 2 yen) corresponding to the terminal Q11, the number of game media paid out of the boarding source game type. Calculate as. The same-rate holding game medium replay pulse may also be a pulse representing a value (amount) corresponding to the number of payout game media of the replay game type.
[B2] Second Embodiment The configuration of the game media management system of the second embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the game media management system shown in FIG. In the second embodiment, the stand-to-machine card processor 2 has a game medium replay pulse when the "play medium entry replay" is performed and the "game medium replay with the same rate" is performed. Is output from the same pulse output terminal as the pulse output terminal on which is output. However, the pulse form of the replay pulse for entering the game medium is different from that of the replay pulse for the same rate game medium that is output when "replay of the same rate game medium" is performed. Further, the input replay pulse of the mobile game medium has a different pulse form for each entry source game type so that the entry source game type can be identified. The difference in pulse form may be the difference in pulse width. When one pulse is composed of one or a plurality of small pulses, the difference in pulse form is the difference in the number of small pulses constituting one pulse, the number of small pulses constituting one pulse, and their small pulses. It may be a difference in combination with the pulse width of. Further, those having different pulse widths among a plurality of small pulses constituting one pulse may be included.

The case where the difference in pulse form is the difference in pulse width will be described. Here, a case where the game type during the game is a ball of 4 yen will be described. On the back surface of the inter-unit card processor 2, as shown in FIG. 12, a pulse output terminal Q1 for outputting a deposit pulse, a pulse output terminal Q2 for outputting a game medium lending pulse, and a storage game medium replay pulse A pulse output terminal Q3 for outputting the above, a pulse output terminal Q4 for outputting a counting pulse, and a pulse output terminal Q5 for outputting a replay pulse of a game medium are provided.

The possession game medium replay pulse is when the same rate possession game medium replay pulse output when the "same rate possession media replay" is performed and when the "own game media replay" is performed. Includes the output replay pulse for entering the game medium. The same-rate holding game medium replay pulse is a pulse representing the number of gaming media paid out by the same-rate holding game medium replay. Here, it is assumed that one game medium replay pulse having the same rate is output for 25 game media having 4 yen balls. Further, at the time of replaying the possessed game medium, 125 game media (balls of 4 yen) shall be paid out regardless of the boarding source game type. When the same-rate holding ball replay is performed, for example, five holding game medium replay pulses having a pulse width W1 as shown in FIG. 13A are output from the terminal T5.

The boarding game medium entry replay pulse may be a pulse representing the number of withdrawal of the possession game medium data of the boarding source game type, or a pulse representing the number of payout game media of the boarding destination game type. May be good. Here, it is assumed that the possession game medium entry replay pulse is a pulse representing the number of withdrawals of the possession game medium data of the entry source game type. When the ball transfer replay is performed using the ball data of 2 yen as the boarding source data, for example, the ball has a pulse width W2 (W2 <W1) as shown in FIG. 13 (b). Ten game medium replay pulses are output from the terminal Q5.

When the ball transfer replay is performed using the ball data of 1 yen as the boarding source data, for example, the ball has a pulse width W3 (W3 <W2) as shown in FIG. 13 (c). Twenty game medium replay pulses are output from terminal Q5.
When the medal entry replay is performed using the medal possession data of 20 yen as the entry source data, for example, the possession having a pulse width W4 (W4 <W3) as shown in FIG. 13 (d). Five game medium replay pulses are output from the terminal Q5.

When the possession medal entry replay is performed using the possession medal data of 5 yen as the entry source data, for example, the possession having a pulse width W5 (W5 <W4) as shown in FIG. 13 (e). Twenty game medium replay pulses are output from the terminal Q5.
That is, when the possession game medium replay is performed, the possession game medium replay pulse having a pulse width corresponding to the game type of the withdrawal source is output from the terminal Q5 of the inter-unit card processor 2. .. When the hall computer 8 receives the holding game medium replay pulse from the terminal Q5 of the inter-unit card processor 2, the hall computer 8 determines the type of the holding game medium replay pulse (the game type of the withdrawal source) based on the pulse width. .. Then, the hall computer 8 calculates the number of withdrawal of the game medium data of the original game type from the determination result, and stores it as the number of payouts of the game medium of the game type. As a result, the number of game media payouts for each game type aggregated by the hall computer 8 matches the number of withdrawals of the game media data for each actual game type.

The case where the difference in the pulse form is the difference in the combination of the number of small pulses constituting one pulse and the pulse width will be described. 14 (a) to 14 (e) show five types of game medium replay pulses according to the game type of the withdrawal source. In this example, the types of small pulses constituting one pulse include the first small pulse p1 having the largest pulse width, the second small pulse p2 having the second largest pulse width, and the third largest pulse width. There is a 3 small pulse p3 and a 4th small pulse p4 having the smallest pulse width.

One pulse of the possession game medium replay pulse shown in FIG. 14A is composed of one first small pulse p1. In the game medium replay pulse of FIG. 14B, one pulse is composed of one second small pulse p2 and one fourth small pulse p4. In the game medium replay pulse of FIG. 14 (c), one pulse is composed of two third small pulses p3. In the game medium replay pulse of FIG. 14D, one pulse is composed of one third small pulse p3 and one fourth small pulse p4. In the game medium replay pulse of FIG. 14 (e), one pulse is composed of three fourth small pulses p4.
[B3] Third Embodiment The configuration of the game media management system of the third embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the game media management system shown in FIG. In the third embodiment as well, as in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the inter-unit card processor 2 is for outputting the pulse output terminal Q1 for outputting the deposit pulse and the game medium lending pulse. Pulse output terminal Q2, pulse output terminal Q3 for outputting the storage game medium replay pulse, pulse output terminal Q4 for outputting the counting pulse, and pulse output terminal Q5 for outputting the holding game medium replay pulse. It is provided.

The same-rate holding game medium replay pulse (same-rate holding game medium replay pulse) and the holding game medium replay pulse for "holding game medium entry replay" (holding game medium entry replay) The play pulse) is output from the terminal Q5. However, the time zone for outputting the same-rate holding game medium replay pulse and the time zone for outputting the holding game medium entry replay pulse are set in advance as different time zones.

For example, the time zone for outputting the same-rate holding game medium replay pulse is set to the business hours (business hours), and the time zone for outputting the holding game medium entry replay pulse is the time after the business closes. It is set to the zone (time zone after business closing). In this case, the inter-unit card processor 2 outputs the same-rate holding game medium replay pulse from the terminal Q5 every time the same-rate holding game medium replay is performed during the business hours.

On the other hand, when the mobile game media entry replay is performed during the business hours, the machine-to-machine card processor 2 stores the actual data without outputting the mobile game media entry replay pulse. This actual data is, for example, data including the boarding source game type and the number of withdrawals thereof. Then, after the business is closed, the replay pulse for entering the game medium is output collectively for each game type of the entry source. At this time, it is preferable to change the pulse form for each boarding source game type so that the boarding source game type can be identified.
[B4] Fourth Embodiment The configuration of the game media management system of the fourth embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the game media management system shown in FIG. It is the same as the system configuration of the basic form. Also in the fourth embodiment, as in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the inter-unit card processor 2 outputs the pulse output terminal Q1 for outputting the deposit pulse and the game medium lending pulse. Pulse output terminal Q2 for outputting a game medium replay pulse, pulse output terminal Q3 for outputting a storage game medium replay pulse, pulse output terminal Q4 for outputting a counting pulse, and pulse output terminal Q5 for outputting a game medium replay pulse. Is provided. Then, the platform card processor 2 does not distinguish between "same rate holding game medium replay" and "holding game medium entry replay", and actually when the holding game medium replay is performed. A holding game medium replay pulse representing the number of paid out game media is output from the terminal Q5.

However, in the fourth embodiment, the machine-to-machine card processing machine 2 sends the actual data (the mobile game media entry record data) to the card management device 4 each time the mobile game media entry replay is performed. The card management device 4 obtains correction data (correction data for the number of payouts of the game media) for correcting the number of payouts of the game media based on the record data of entering the game media sent from the inter-machine card processor 2. Create and send to Hall Computer 8. The hall computer 8 corrects the number of game media paid out for each game type based on the game medium payout number correction data sent from the card management device 4.

The possession game medium entry record data is, for example, data including a card ID, a entry destination game type and the number of payouts thereof, and a entry source game type and the number of withdrawals thereof. For example, the game type of the machine card processing machine 2 is 4 yen, the original game type is 1 yen, and 125 game balls of 4 yen are paid out by replaying the mobile game medium. In this case, the following data is included in the mobile phone entry record data. That is, the card ID, the entry destination game type of 4 yen, the number of payouts of 125, the entry source game type of 1 yen, and the card ID, the entry source game type, and the ball 1 yen are included in the possession game medium entry record data. The number of withdrawals of 500 (125 x 4 yen / 1 yen) is included.

The game medium payout number correction data created by the card management device 4 includes "boarding destination payout number correction data" and "boarding source payout number correction data". The "number of payouts to be paid out" is the number of game media paid out for the game type calculated by the hall computer 8 based on the number of game media to be paid out in the replay of the game medium to be paid out. This is the correction data for subtracting from. On the other hand, the "entry source payout number correction data" is the game type calculated by the hall computer 8 as the number of withdrawals withdrawn from the possessed game medium data of the boarding source game type in the boarding game medium boarding replay. This is correction data for adding to the number of game media paid out.

For example, the game type of the platform card processor 2 is 4 yen, the original game type is 1 yen, and 125 game balls of 4 yen are paid out by replaying the mobile game medium. In this case, the “number of boarding-in payouts correction data” is 125, and the “boarding-in source payout number correction data” is 500.
In the hall computer 8, the boarding destination payout number correction data (125 in the above example) received from the card management device 4 is subtracted from the number of game media payouts for the boarding destination game type (ball 4 yen in the above example). Then, the boarding source payout number correction data (500 in the above example) received from the card management device 4 is added to the number of game media payouts for the boarding source game type (ball 1 yen in the above example). As a result, the corrected number of game media paid out for each game type matches the number of withdrawals of the actual game medium data of the corresponding game type.

It should be noted that the machine-to-table card processor 2 stores the data on the actual entry of the game media for each game medium entry replay performed during the business hours, and enters the game media after the business hours. The actual data may be collectively sent to the card management device 4. In this case, the card management device 4 corrects the number of the game media to be paid out based on the record data of the game media to be carried out sent from the inter-unit card processor 2 after the business hours are completed (correction data ( The game medium payout number correction data) is created and sent to the hall computer 8. In this case, the card management device 4 may collect the “board-in destination payout number correction data” and the “board-in source payout number correction data” for each game type and then send the data to the hall computer 8. The hall computer 8 corrects the number of game media paid out for each game type based on the game medium payout correction data sent from the card management device 4.
[B5] Fifth Embodiment FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game medium management system of the fifth embodiment. In FIG. 15, the parts corresponding to the respective parts of FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals as those in FIG.

In the fifth embodiment, the deposit pulse, the game medium lending pulse, the storage game medium replay pulse, the holding game medium replay pulse, the counting pulse, and the like are not output from the inter-unit card processor 2. In the fifth embodiment, these pulses are output from the island controller 3 and given to the hall computer 8.
A plurality of inter-unit card processors 2 included in the same island are connected to the island controller 3. The game types of the plurality of inter-unit card processing machines 2 connected to one island controller 3 are the same. Here, a case where the game type of the plurality of inter-unit card processing machines 2 connected to the island controller 3 is a ball of 4 yen will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 16, the island controller 3 has a pulse output terminal R1 for outputting a deposit pulse, a pulse output terminal R2 for outputting a game medium lending pulse, and a storage game medium replay pulse for outputting. A pulse output terminal R3 and a pulse output terminal R4 for outputting a counting pulse are provided. The island controller 3 is further provided with pulse output terminals R5 for outputting the same-rate holding game medium replay pulse, and a plurality of pulse output terminals R11 to R14 for outputting the holding game medium entry replay pulse. Has been done. The terminal R11 is a terminal for outputting a game medium boarding replay pulse when the ball boarding replay is performed using the ball holding data of 2 yen as the boarding source data. The terminal R12 is a terminal for outputting a game medium boarding replay pulse when the ball boarding replay is performed using the ball holding data of 1 yen as the boarding source data. The terminal R13 is a terminal for outputting a game medium entry replay pulse when the possession medal entry replay is performed using the possession medal data of 20 yen as the entry source data. The terminal R14 is a terminal for outputting a game medium entry replay pulse when the possession medal entry replay is performed using the possession medal data of 5 yen as the entry source data.

When the island controller 3 receives the payment notification from the inter-unit card processing machine 2, the island controller 3 outputs a payment pulse corresponding to the prepaid value indicated in the payment notification from the terminal R1. Further, when the island controller 3 receives the telegram regarding the game medium lending permission sent from the card management device 4, the island controller 3 outputs a game medium lending pulse indicating the number of game media to be paid out from the terminal R2. Further, when the island controller 3 performs the storage game medium replay in the table-to-machine card processor 2 based on the telegram regarding the storage game medium replay sent from the table-to-machine card processor 2 or the member management device 5. , The storage game medium replay pulse corresponding to the storage game medium replay is output from the terminal R3.

The output method of the possession game medium replay pulse and the counting pulse will be described. When the card-related data 36a is stored in the memory unit 36, the inter-unit card processor 2 has game medium data for each game type in the card-related data 36a at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 30 seconds). To the island controller 3.
Each time the island controller 3 receives the game medium data for each game type from the inter-table card processor 2, the difference from the game medium data for each game type previously received from the inter-machine card processor 2 is calculated. It is calculated and it is determined whether the counting process of the holding game medium is performed or the holding game medium is replayed based on the difference. When the current game medium data is increased with respect to the previous game medium data, it is determined that the counting process has been performed, and a counting pulse corresponding to the difference is output from the terminal R4. On the other hand, if the current game media data is less than the previous game media data for any of the game types, the game medium re-delivery with the game type as the withdrawal source (boarding source). It is determined that play (replay of the same-rate holding game medium or replay of the holding game medium) has been performed, and the holding game medium replay pulse is output from the terminal corresponding to the game type among terminals R5, R11 to R14. ..

The possession game medium replay pulse is when the same rate possession game medium replay pulse output when the "same rate possession media replay" is performed and when the "own game media replay" is performed. Includes the output replay pulse for entering the game medium. The same-rate holding game medium replay pulse is a pulse representing the number of game media paid out by the same-rate holding game medium replay (for example, 125 balls of 4 yen). The possession game medium entry replay pulse is, for example, a pulse representing the number of withdrawals of the possession game medium data of the game type of the entry source. The possession game medium replay pulse may be a pulse representing the number of payout game media of the boarding destination game type. Further, the same-rate holding game medium replay pulse and holding game medium entry replay pulse may be pulses representing a value (amount) corresponding to the number of payout game media of the game type during the game.

Also in the fifth embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the number of game media payouts for each game type aggregated by the hall computer 8 matches the number of withdrawals of the game media data for each actual game type. Will be.
[B6] Sixth Embodiment The configuration of the game media management system of the sixth embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the game media management system shown in FIG. In the sixth embodiment, the deposit pulse, the game medium lending pulse, the storage game medium replay pulse, the holding game medium replay pulse, the counting pulse, and the like are output from the island controller 3, as in the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, the island controller 3 has a pulse output terminal R1 for outputting a deposit pulse, a pulse output terminal R2 for outputting a game medium lending pulse, and a storage game medium replay pulse for outputting. A pulse output terminal R3, a pulse output terminal R4 for outputting a counting pulse, and a pulse output terminal R5 for outputting a game medium replay pulse are provided.

In the sixth embodiment, when the island controller 3 determines that the holding game medium replay (same rate holding game medium replay or holding game medium entry replay) has been performed, the holding game medium replay is performed from the terminal R5. Outputs a play pulse. However, it is output when the same-rate holding game medium replay is performed and the holding game medium replay pulse (same-rate holding game medium replay pulse) is performed, and when the holding game medium entry replay is performed. The pulse form is different from that of the holding game medium replay pulse (holding game medium entry replay pulse). Further, the input replay pulse of the mobile game medium has a different pulse form for each entry source game type so that the entry source game type can be identified.

The difference in pulse form may be a difference in pulse width as described with reference to FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (e) in the second embodiment described above. Further, the difference in the pulse form is the difference in the combination of the number of small pulses constituting one pulse and the pulse width as described with reference to FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (e) in the second embodiment described above. It may be.
[B7] Seventh Embodiment The configuration of the game media management system of the seventh embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the game media management system of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. In the seventh embodiment, as in the fifth embodiment, the deposit pulse, the game medium lending pulse, the storage game medium replay pulse, the possession game medium replay pulse, the counting pulse, and the like are output from the island controller 3. In the seventh embodiment as well, as in the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the island controller 3 has a pulse output terminal R1 for outputting a deposit pulse and a pulse for outputting a game medium lending pulse. An output terminal R2, a pulse output terminal R3 for outputting a storage game medium replay pulse, a pulse output terminal R4 for outputting a counting pulse, and a pulse output terminal R5 for outputting a holding game medium replay pulse are provided. ing.

In the seventh embodiment as well, as in the sixth embodiment, the island controller 3 outputs the possession game medium replay pulse from the terminal R5 when it is determined that the possession game medium replay has been performed. However, the time zone for outputting the same-rate holding game medium replay pulse that is output when the same-rate holding game medium replay is performed, and the holding that is output when the holding game medium entry replay is performed. The time zone for outputting the game medium entry replay pulse is set in advance to a different time zone.

For example, the time zone for outputting the same-rate holding game medium replay pulse is set to the business hours (business hours), and the time zone for outputting the holding game medium entry replay pulse is the time after the business closes. It is set to the zone (time zone after business closing). In this case, each time the island controller 3 determines that the same-rate holding game medium replay has been performed by the inter-unit card processor 2 during business hours, the island controller 3 outputs the same-rate holding game medium replay pulse to the terminal R5. Output from.

On the other hand, when the island controller 3 determines that the mobile game media entry replay has been performed by the inter-unit card processor 2 during business hours, the island controller 3 does not output the mobile game media entry replay pulse, and the actual data. Remember. This actual data is, for example, data including the boarding source game type and the number of withdrawals thereof. Then, after the business is closed, the replay pulse for entering the game medium is output collectively for each game type of the entry source. At this time, it is preferable to change the pulse form and the like for each boarding source game type so that the boarding source game type can be identified.
[B8] Eighth Embodiment The configuration of the game media management system of the eighth embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the game media management system of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. Also in the eighth embodiment, as in the fifth embodiment, the deposit pulse, the game medium lending pulse, the storage game medium replay pulse, the possession game medium replay pulse, the counting pulse, and the like are output from the island controller 3. In the eighth embodiment as well, as in the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the island controller 3 has a pulse output terminal R1 for outputting a deposit pulse and a pulse for outputting a game medium lending pulse. An output terminal R2, a pulse output terminal R3 for outputting a storage game medium replay pulse, a pulse output terminal R4 for outputting a counting pulse, and a pulse output terminal R5 for outputting a holding game medium replay pulse are provided. ing. Then, the island controller 3 does not distinguish between the same-rate holding game medium replay and the holding game medium entry replay, and when it determines that the holding game medium replay has been performed, the game actually paid out. A game medium replay pulse representing the number of media is output from the terminal R.

However, in the eighth embodiment, each time the island controller 3 determines that the possession game medium entry replay has been performed, the island controller 3 sends the actual data (the possession game medium entry record data) to the card management device 4. The card management device 4 creates correction data (correction data for the number of payouts of the game media) for correcting the number of payouts of the game media based on the record data of entering the game media sent from the island controller 3. , Send to hall computer 8. The hall computer 8 corrects the number of game media paid out for each game type based on the game medium payout number correction data sent from the card management device 4.

The possession game medium entry record data is, for example, data including a card ID, a entry destination game type and the number of payouts thereof, and a entry source game type and the number of withdrawals thereof. For example, the game type of the machine card processing machine 2 is 4 yen, the game type of the boarding source is 1 yen, and 125 game balls of 4 yen are paid out by replaying the game medium. If so, the following data is included in the mobile game media entry record data. That is, the card ID, the type of the game type of the boarding destination, 4 yen, the number of payouts of the game type of the boarding destination, 125 pieces, and the boarding source It includes 1 yen of balls, which is a type of game type, and 500 pieces (125 pieces x 4 yen / 1 yen), which is the number of withdrawals of the game type of the boarding source.

The game medium payout number correction data created by the card management device 4 includes "boarding destination payout number correction data" and "boarding source payout number correction data". The "number of payouts to be paid out" is the number of game media paid out for the game type calculated by the hall computer 8 based on the number of game media to be paid out in the replay of the game medium to be paid out. This is the correction data for subtracting from. On the other hand, the "entry source payout number correction data" is the game type calculated by the hall computer 8 as the number of withdrawals withdrawn from the possessed game medium data of the boarding source game type in the boarding game medium boarding replay. This is correction data for adding to the number of game media paid out.

For example, the game type of the platform card processor 2 is 4 yen, the original game type is 1 yen, and 125 game balls of 4 yen are paid out by replaying the mobile game medium. In this case, the “number of boarding-in payouts correction data” is 125, and the “boarding-in source payout number correction data” is 500.
In the hall computer 8, the boarding destination payout number correction data (125 in the above example) received from the card management device 4 is subtracted from the number of game media payouts for the boarding destination game type (ball 4 yen in the above example). Then, the boarding source payout number correction data (500 in the above example) received from the card management device 4 is added to the number of game media payouts for the boarding source game type (ball 1 yen in the above example). As a result, the corrected number of game media payouts for each game type matches the actual number of withdrawals of the game media data of the corresponding game type.

In addition, the island controller 3 stores the actual data (the actual data of the entry of the game medium) for each replay of the game medium in the possession performed during the business hours, and after the end of the business hours, the actual data of the entry of the game medium is stored. The receipt record data may be collectively sent to the card management device 4. In this case, the card management device 4 corrects the correction data (payment of the game media) for correcting the number of the game media to be paid out based on the game media entry record data sent from the island controller 3 after the end of business hours. Numerical correction data) is created and sent to the hall computer 8. In this case, the card management device 4 may collect the “board-in destination payout number correction data” and the “board-in source payout number correction data” for each game type and then send the data to the hall computer 8. The hall computer 8 corrects the number of game media paid out for each game type based on the game medium payout correction data sent from the card management device 4.
[B9] FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game media management system according to a ninth embodiment. In FIG. 18, the parts corresponding to the respective parts of FIG. 1 described above are designated by the same reference numerals as those in FIG.

In the ninth embodiment, when the same-rate game medium replay is performed by the machine-to-machine card processor 2, the machine-to-machine card processor 2 outputs the same-rate game medium replay pulse, and the machine-to-machine card When the mobile game media entry replay is performed by the processing machine 2, the mobile game media entry replay pulse is output from the island controller 3 to which the inter-unit card processor 2 is connected.

Specifically, for example, a deposit pulse, a game medium lending pulse, a storage game medium replay pulse, a same-rate holding game medium replay pulse, and a counting pulse are output from the inter-unit card processor 2. .. The replay pulse for entering the game medium is output from the island controller 3.
On the back surface of the inter-unit card processor 2, as shown in FIG. 19A, a pulse output terminal Q1 for outputting a deposit pulse, a pulse output terminal Q2 for outputting a game medium lending pulse, and a storage game medium replay pulse. The pulse output terminal Q3 for outputting the above, the pulse output terminal Q4 for outputting the counting pulse, and the pulse output terminal Q5 for outputting the same-rate holding game medium replay pulse are provided. The inter-unit card processor 2 operates in the same manner as in the first embodiment described above, from these terminals Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 and Q5, respectively, from a deposit pulse, a game medium lending pulse, a storage game medium replay pulse and Outputs the same rate holding game medium replay pulse.

As shown in FIG. 19B, the island controller 3 is provided with a plurality of pulse output terminals R11 to R14 for outputting the possession game medium entry replay pulse. It is assumed that the game type of the inter-table card processing machine 2 is 4 yen per ball. The terminal R11 is a terminal for outputting a game medium boarding replay pulse when, for example, the ball boarding replay is performed using the ball holding data of 2 yen as the boarding source data. The terminal R12 is a terminal for outputting a game medium boarding replay pulse when, for example, the ball boarding replay is performed using the ball holding data of 1 yen as the boarding source data. The terminal R13 is a terminal for outputting a game medium entry replay pulse when the possession medal entry replay is performed using, for example, the possession medal data of 20 yen as the entry source data. The terminal R14 is a terminal for outputting a game medium entry replay pulse when, for example, the possession medal entry replay is performed using the possession medal data of 5 yen as the entry source data.

The island controller 3 determines whether or not the holding game medium entry replay has been performed by the inter-table card processor 2 by the same operation as in the fifth embodiment described above. When the island controller 3 determines that the inter-unit card processing machine 2 has performed the boarding game medium boarding replay, the boarding source game among the terminals R11 to R14 is the same as in the fifth embodiment described above. The replay pulse for entering the game medium is output from the terminal corresponding to the species.

Also in the ninth embodiment, the number of game media payouts for each game type aggregated by the hall computer 8 will be the same as the number of withdrawals of the game media data for each game type.
[B10] FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game medium management system according to the tenth embodiment. In FIG. 20, the parts corresponding to the respective parts of FIG. 1 described above are designated by the same reference numerals as those in FIG.

In the tenth embodiment, when the same-rate holding game medium replay is performed by the card processing machine 2, the holding game medium entry replay pulse is output from the island controller 3 to which the card processing machine 2 is connected. When the inter-table card processing machine 2 performs the replay of the mobile game media, the inter-machine card processor 2 outputs the replay pulse of the mobile media.
Specifically, for example, a deposit pulse, a game medium lending pulse, a storage game medium replay pulse, a game medium replay pulse having the same rate, and a counting pulse are output from the island controller 3. The mobile game medium entry replay pulse is output from the inter-unit card processor 2.

As shown in FIG. 21A, the island controller 3 has a pulse output terminal R1 for outputting a deposit pulse, a pulse output terminal R2 for outputting a game medium lending pulse, and a storage game medium replay pulse for outputting. A pulse output terminal R3, a pulse output terminal R4 for outputting a counting pulse, and a pulse output terminal R5 for outputting a replay pulse of a game medium having the same rate are provided. The island controller 3 has a deposit pulse, a game medium lending pulse, a storage game medium replay pulse, and the same rate from these terminals R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5, respectively, by the same operation as in the fifth embodiment described above. Outputs a game medium replay pulse.

As shown in FIG. 21B, a plurality of pulse output terminals Q11 to Q14 for outputting a replay pulse for entering a game medium are provided on the back surface of the inter-unit card processor 2. It is assumed that the game type of the inter-table card processing machine 2 is 4 yen per ball. The terminal Q11 is a terminal for outputting a game medium boarding replay pulse when, for example, the ball boarding replay is performed using the ball holding data of 2 yen as the boarding source data. The terminal Q12 is a terminal for outputting a game medium boarding replay pulse when, for example, the ball boarding replay is performed using the ball holding data of 1 yen as the boarding source data. The terminal Q13 is a terminal for outputting the possession game medium entry replay pulse when, for example, the possession medal entry replay is performed using the possession medal data of 20 yen as the entry source data. The terminal Q14 is a terminal for outputting a game medium entry replay pulse when, for example, the possession medal entry replay is performed using the possession medal data of 5 yen as the entry source data.

When the game type possession game medium entry replay is performed, the inter-unit card processor 2 performs the same operation as the above-described first embodiment to the entry source game type among the terminals Q11 to Q14. The replay pulse for entering the game medium is output from the corresponding terminal.
Also in the tenth embodiment, the number of game media payouts for each game type aggregated by the hall computer 8 will be the same as the number of withdrawals of the game media data for each actual game type.

In the card management device 4, a deposit pulse, a game medium lending pulse, a storage game medium replay pulse, a holding game medium replay pulse (same rate holding game medium replay pulse and a holding game medium entry replay pulse), a counting pulse, etc. It is preferable that the output pattern (output method) of the sales / counting pulse can be selected and set from a plurality of preset output pattern candidates. The plurality of output pattern candidates set in advance may include, for example, a part or all of the output patterns of the first embodiment to the output patterns of the tenth embodiment described above. Further, a plurality of preset output pattern candidates are held as in the above-mentioned basic form, in addition to the output pattern that outputs the possession game medium entry replay pulse and the same rate possession game medium replay pulse so as to be distinguishable. It may include a pattern in which a game medium entry replay pulse and a game medium replay pulse having the same rate are output indistinguishably.
[C] Description of the Embodiment Characterized by the Setting Method of Priority Data Used for Determining the Withdrawal Source Data of Replay FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game media management system of the eleventh embodiment. is there. In FIG. 22, the portions corresponding to the respective parts of FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the above-mentioned description of the sales / counting pulse will be omitted.

A plurality of game machines 1 are installed in the game store. A machine-to-stand card processing machine 2 is installed in each game machine 1. The inter-unit card processor 2 is connected to a communication line, which is a network in the store, via an island controller 3. An island controller 3, a card management device 4, a member management device 5, a prize management device 6, and the like are connected to the communication line.
The operation of each part of the game medium management system of the eleventh embodiment is substantially the same as the operation of each part in the basic embodiment of FIG. A feature of the eleventh embodiment is a method of setting replay priority data held in the member management device 5. More specifically, the feature of the eleventh embodiment is the member basic replay priority data and the member individual replay priority table stored in the member basic replay priority table 53d (see FIG. 7). This is a method for setting individual replay priority data for members stored in 53e (see FIG. 7). These replay priority data are performed by, for example, the prize management device 6.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the prize management device 6.
The prize management device 6 is controlled by the control unit 70. The control unit 70 includes a memory (ROM, RAM, etc.) that stores a CPU and its program, and executes a predetermined process according to the program. The control unit 70 includes a store side display unit 71, an operation unit 72, a receipt issuing unit 73, a customer side display unit 74, a card reader 75, a clerk tag reader 76, a mobile terminal reader 77, a store network communication unit 78, and a communication unit 79. The memory unit 80, the non-volatile memory unit 81, and the like are connected.

The store-side display unit 71 is a display operation unit for game clerk. The operation unit 72 is an input device for performing an input operation. The receipt issuing unit 73 is an output device for issuing various receipts. The customer side display unit 74 is a display operation unit for the player. The card reader 75 is a reading device that reads a card ID or the like from a card. The clerk tag reader 76 is a reading device that reads information such as a clerk ID from the clerk tag. The mobile terminal reader 77 is a reading device that reads information such as a card ID from the mobile terminal when a mobile terminal that can be used as a membership card is held over the mobile terminal. The store network communication unit 78 is an interface for communicating with the card management device 4, the member management device 5, and the like. The communication unit 79 is an interface for communicating with the prize payout device 7. The memory unit 80 is used as a working memory. The non-volatile memory unit 81 stores the first replay priority data 81a, the second replay priority data 81b, the prize master 81c, and the like.

The first replay priority data 81a is priority data in which the priority of the possession game medium data is higher than the priority of the storage game medium data as the withdrawal source data. FIG. 24A shows an example of the first replay priority data 81a. In the example of FIG. 24A, when the replay game type is 4 yen balls, the priority of the game type of the withdrawal source is from the highest priority to the possession data of 4 yen balls and 2 yen balls. Ball data, ball data of 1 yen, ball data of 20 yen, ball data of 5 yen, ball storage data of 4 yen, ball storage data of 2 yen, ball storage data of 1 yen, medal The order is 20 yen ball storage data and 5 yen ball storage data.

The second replay priority data 81b is priority data in which the priority of the replay game type is higher than the priority of the other game types as the game type of the withdrawal source data. FIG. 24B shows an example of the second replay priority data 81b. In the example of FIG. 24B, when the replay game type is 4 yen balls, the priority of the game type of the withdrawal source is from the highest priority to the possession data of 4 yen balls and 4 yen balls. Ball storage data, ball 2 yen holding data, ball 2 yen holding data, ball 1 yen holding data, ball 1 yen holding data, medal 20 yen holding ball data, medal 20 yen holding ball data, medal 5 The order is the ball holding data of the yen and the ball storage data of 5 yen for the medal.

Hereinafter, a method of setting the basic replay priority data for members will be described with reference to FIG. 25, and a method of setting individual replay priority data for members will be described with reference to FIGS. 26A and 26B. For convenience of explanation, in the description of FIG. 25, the basic replay priority data for members is simply referred to as the basic replay priority data. Further, for convenience of explanation, in the description of FIGS. 26A and 26B, the individual replay priority data for members is simply referred to as individual replay priority data.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when the clerk sets the basic replay priority data. The clerk operates the store side display unit 71 to select the basic priority data setting mode. When the basic priority data setting mode is selected (step S1), the control unit 70 sets the operator to select the "proprietary game medium priority mode", the "self-rate priority mode", or the "individual setting mode". The mode selection screen is displayed on the store side display unit 71 (step S2).

When the "possessed game medium priority mode" is selected by the operator (clerk) (step S3: left branch), the control unit 70 receives the first replay priority data according to the "possessed game medium priority mode". 81a is displayed on the store side display unit 71 as basic replay priority data (step S4). After that, when the confirmation operation by the operator (clerk) is performed (step S5: YES), the control unit 70 transmits the basic replay priority data including the first replay priority data 81a to the member management device 5. (Step S6). Then, the control unit 70 ends the current process. The member management device 5 sets the basic replay priority data (first replay priority data 81a) sent from the prize management device 6 in the basic replay priority table 53d for members.

When a predetermined time elapses after the display of step S4 is performed or the confirmation result is denied by the operation (step S5: NO), the control unit 70 returns to step S2.
In step S3, when it is determined that the "self-rate priority mode" is selected by the operator (clerk) (step S3: central branch), the control unit 70 responds to the "self-rate priority mode". 2 The replay priority data 81b is displayed on the store side display unit 71 as basic replay priority data (step S7). After that, when the confirmation operation by the operator (clerk) is performed (step S8: YES), the control unit 70 transmits the basic replay priority data including the second replay priority data 81b to the member management device 5. (Step S9). Then, the control unit 70 ends the current process. The member management device 5 sets the basic replay priority data (second replay priority data 81b) sent from the prize management device 6 in the member basic replay priority table 53d.

When a predetermined time elapses after the display of step S7 is performed or the confirmation result is denied by the operation (step S8: NO), the control unit 70 returns to step S2.
In step S3, when it is determined that the "individual setting mode" is selected by the operator (clerk) (step S3: right branch), the control unit 70 inputs the basic replay priority data to the operator (clerk). ) Is individually set (individual setting process) (step S10). In this case, the operator (clerk) individually sets the priority of the game type of the withdrawal source for each game type during the game. The operator (clerk) performs a confirmation operation when the individual setting operation is completed. When the confirmation operation by the operator (clerk) is performed (step S11: YES), the control unit 70 transmits the basic replay priority data set by the individual setting process to the member management device 5 (step S12). Then, the control unit 70 ends the current process. The member management device 5 sets the basic replay priority data sent from the prize management device 6 in the basic replay priority table 53d for members.

A mode may be prepared in which the basic priority data setting mode is used to select the priority data in which the priority for the lending rate is set regardless of the possession game medium data and the storage game medium data. Further, the processing of steps S2 and S3 may be omitted, and the process may be shifted from step S1 to step S10.
26A and 26B are flowcharts showing a processing procedure when a member sets individual replay priority data. The member inserts the card into the prize management device 6 or holds the mobile terminal over the card to enter the card ID, and then operates the customer side display unit 74 to select the individual replay priority data setting mode. When the individual replay priority data setting mode is selected (step S21), the control unit 70 inquires the member management device 5 of the individual replay priority data corresponding to the card ID of the member (step S22). The member management device 5 searches the individual replay priority data corresponding to the card ID from the individual replay priority table and transmits the individual replay priority data to the prize management device 6. If the member has already set the individual replay priority data, the set data is stored in the individual replay priority table of the member management device 5, and the member has already set the individual replay priority data. If the priority data is not set, the default value is stored.

When the control unit 70 receives the individual replay priority data corresponding to the card ID of the member from the member management device 5 (step S23: YES), the control unit 70 displays the received individual replay priority data on the customer side display unit 74. (Step S24). After confirming the displayed contents, the operator (member) performs a selection operation of whether to change the individual replay priority data or not.
When the selection operation that does not change the individual replay priority data is performed (step S25: NO), the control unit 70 ends the current process. On the other hand, when the selection operation for changing the individual replay priority data is performed (step S25: YES), the control unit 70 sets the "own game medium priority mode", "self-rate priority mode", or "individual setting". A selection screen for allowing the operator (member) to select the "mode" is displayed on the customer side display unit 74 (step S26).

When the "possessed game medium priority mode" is selected by the operator (member) (step S27: left branch), the control unit 70 receives the first replay priority data according to the "possessed game medium priority mode". 81a is displayed on the customer side display unit 74 as individual replay priority data (step S28). After that, when the confirmation operation by the operator (member) is performed (step S29: YES), the control unit 70 displays the individual replay priority data including the first replay priority data 81a together with the card ID of the member. It is transmitted to the member management device 5 (step S30). Then, the control unit 70 ends the current process. The member management device 5 stores the individual replay priority data sent from the prize management device 6 in the member individual replay priority table 53e in association with the received card ID.

When a predetermined time has elapsed from the display of step S28 or when the confirmation result is denied by the operation (step S29: NO), the control unit 70 returns to step S26.
When it is determined in step S27 that the "self-rate priority mode" has been selected by the operator (member) (step S27: central branch), the control unit 70 responds to the "self-rate priority mode". 2 The replay priority data 81b is displayed on the customer side display unit 74 as individual replay priority data (step S31). After that, when the confirmation operation by the operator (member) is performed (step S32: YES), the control unit 70 inputs the individual replay priority data including the second replay priority data 81b together with the card ID of the member. It is transmitted to the member management device 5 (step S33). Then, the control unit 70 ends the current process. The member management device 5 stores the individual replay priority data sent from the prize management device 6 in the member individual replay priority table 53e in association with the received card ID.

When a predetermined time elapses after the display of step S31 is performed or the confirmation result is denied by the operation (step S32: NO), the control unit 70 returns to step S26.
When it is determined in step S27 that the "individual setting mode" has been selected by the operator (member) (step S27: right branch), the control unit 70 inputs the individual replay priority data to the operator (member). ) Is individually set (individual setting process) (step S34). In this case, the operator (member) individually sets the priority of the game type of the withdrawal source for each game type during the game. The operator (member) performs a confirmation operation when the individual setting operation is completed. When the confirmation operation by the operator (member) is performed (step S35: YES), the control unit 70 transmits the individual replay priority data set by the individual setting process to the member management device 5 together with the card ID of the member. (Step S36). Then, the control unit 70 ends the current process. The member management device 5 stores the individual replay priority data sent from the prize management device 6 in the member individual replay priority table e in association with the received card ID.

The individual replay priority data setting by the member may be performed when the player registers as a member using the prize management device 6. Further, the individual replay priority data setting by the member may be performed by using the inter-unit card processing machine 2. In this case, the individual replay priority data setting process by the inter-unit card processing machine 2 is the same as the individual replay priority data setting process by the prize management device 6 described above. The individual replay priority data setting by the member may be performed on any terminal as long as it is a terminal connected to the member management device 5.

Individual replay priority data corresponding to the player who is currently playing is stored in the memory unit 36 of the inter-machine card processing machine 2. When the individual replay priority data stored in the memory unit 36 is the priority data set by the "possessed game medium priority mode", the inter-unit card processor 2 is a possessed game medium for each game type. It is preferable to convert the data into the number of game media of the game type during the game and display the total number of the converted values on the operation display unit 23. As a result, the player can recognize the number of game media that can be paid out by replaying the own game media.

When the individual replay priority data stored in the memory unit 36 is the priority data set by the "self-rate priority mode", the inter-unit card processor 2 is a mobile game medium for each game type. It is preferable to display the total value of the data and the storage game medium data on the operation display unit 23. As a result, the player can recognize the total value of the possessed game medium data and the stored game medium data for each game type.

When the individual replay priority data stored in the memory unit 36 is the data set based on the "individual setting mode", the inter-unit card processor 2 has the game medium data and the game media data for each game type. It is preferable to convert the total value of the stored game medium data into the number of game media of the game type during the game, and display the total of these converted values on the operation display unit 23.
In the eleventh embodiment described above, the operation of setting the basic replay priority data by the clerk and the operation of setting the individual replay priority data by the member are simplified.

When the member replays the possessed game medium data of a certain game type as the withdrawal source, and the balance of the possessed game medium data of the game type becomes less than the payout unit of the game type. There is. In such a case, the possession game medium data that is less than the payout unit cannot be used for the game medium replay.
Therefore, the member owns the storage game medium data for the same game type as the withdrawal source game type, and the sum of the storage game medium data and the possession game medium data that is less than the payout unit. When is more than the payout unit of the game type, the method of making the possession game medium data less than the payout unit usable for replay will be described. Here, it is assumed that the limitation based on the minimum number of holdings described later is not adopted.

This method includes the following first and second methods.
First method: The game medium data that is less than the payout unit is converted into the storage game medium data.
Second method: The possession game medium data that is less than the payout unit is maintained as it is, but when the possession game medium replay operation is performed next time, the possession game medium data that is less than the payout unit is withdrawn and at the same time. The shortfall for the ball payout unit is deducted from the storage game media data.

The first method will be described with reference to FIG. 27. Here, a case will be described in which a game medium entry replay is performed with a game type of 4 yen as the entry destination and a game type of 1 yen as the entry source. The payout unit of the game type of 4 yen balls is 125 pieces, and the payout unit of the game type of 1 yen ball is 500 pieces.
When the ball holding data of 1 yen is 501 and the stored ball data of 1 yen is 1000, the ball 4 yen is replayed by replaying the ball holding game medium withdrawing the ball holding data of 1 yen. It is assumed that 125 game balls have been paid out. In this case, since 500 is subtracted from the ball holding data of 1 yen, the ball holding data of 1 yen is 1 which is less than the payout unit. The ball holding data of 1 yen, which is less than the payout unit, is automatically converted into the ball storage data. Specifically, after the ball holding data of 1 yen, which is less than the payout unit, is added to the ball storage data, the ball holding data of 1 yen is set to zero. As a result, the ball holding data of 1 yen is zero, and the stored ball data of 1 yen is 1001.

After that, when there is a replay operation, 500 is deducted from the stored ball data of 1 yen, and 125 game balls of 4 yen are paid out. As a result, the ball holding data of 1 yen is zero, and the ball storage data of 1 yen is 501.
The second method will be described with reference to FIG. 28. The premise is the same as that of the first method.
When the ball holding data of 1 yen is 501 and the stored ball data of 1 yen is 1000, the ball 4 yen is replayed by replaying the ball holding game medium withdrawing the ball holding data of 1 yen. It is assumed that 125 game balls have been paid out. In this case, since 500 is subtracted from the ball holding data of 1 yen, the ball holding data of 1 yen is 1 which is less than the payout unit.

After that, if there is a replay operation, all the ball data of 1 yen that is less than the payout unit will be withdrawn, and the shortfall (409 in this example) for the ball payout unit will be the stored ball data of 1 yen. Withdrawal from, 125 game balls of 4 yen will be paid out. As a result, the ball holding data of 1 yen is zero, and the ball storage data of 1 yen is 501.
Conventionally, the same rate storage game medium replay, the storage game medium entry replay, and the same rate holding game medium replay have been adopted, and the holding game medium entry replay has not been adopted. Therefore, in order to use the game medium data of a game type different from the game type during the game as the game medium data of the boarding source, the game medium data is changed to the storage game medium data, and then the storage game is played. It was necessary to replay the media entry. Therefore, conventionally, with a game store that employs an operation method in which the player's own game media data is changed to the storage game media data by the member's operation, and then the storage game medium entry replay is performed. , There was a game store that did not adopt such an operation method.

In-game game media that can be used as the game medium data of the game type that is different from the game type of the game type is used as the game medium data of the boarding source. It is possible to perform boarding replay without changing. However, in a game store that has conventionally adopted an operation method in which a member's own game medium data is changed to a storage game medium data by a member's operation and then a storage game medium entry replay is performed. Customers are accustomed to the operation. Therefore, there is an operation method in which the member's own game media data is changed to the storage game media data by the member's operation, and then the storage game media entry replay is performed, and the possession game media data owned by the member is used as the storage game media data. The game store may be able to switch between the operation method of replaying the mobile phone entry and replay without changing to.
[D] Description of Replay Limitation Based on Minimum Number of Replays When a replay operation is performed, the inter-unit card processor 2 is based on card-related data, individual replay availability data, and individual replay priority data. And the withdrawal source data is decided. A replay limit based on the minimum number of retained data (minimum retained value) may be added to the judgment factor that determines the withdrawal source data. The limitation of replay based on the minimum number of holdings (minimum holding value) will be described below.
[D1] First Restriction Pattern If the number of held game media data after withdrawal by replaying the held game medium based on the general card is less than the minimum number of holdings of the game type, the replay using the held game medium data is used. Prohibit play. However, if the possessed game medium data after withdrawal becomes zero, replay using the possessed game medium data is permitted. The minimum number of holdings is the minimum amount of game media data that can be issued as a general card (minimum number of playing media). The minimum number to be held is set for each game type (rental rate). The minimum number of cards to be held is set in advance in the card management device 4, for example, and is distributed to the inter-card card processor 2 before the start of business.

The reason for setting such a restriction is to prevent a general card having a valuable value associated with the card of a predetermined value or less from being issued and discarded.
For example, it is assumed that a game using a general card is performed on a game machine 1 having a ball of 4 yen. It is assumed that the memory unit 36 of the inter-table card processing machine 2 stores the ball holding data of 4 yen, the holding ball data of 2 yen, and the holding ball data of 1 yen. The minimum number of holdings for 4 yen of balls is A, the minimum number of holdings for 2 yen of balls is B, and the minimum number of holdings for 1 yen of balls is C.

Assuming that the ball holding data of 4 yen is the withdrawal source data of the game medium replay, the ball holding data X of the ball 4 yen after the replay is the minimum number A or more (X ≧ A). If there is or is zero (X = 0), the ball holding data of 4 yen can be withdrawn and selected as the source data. On the other hand, if the ball holding data X of the ball 4 yen after replay is less than the minimum holding number A (X <A) and is not zero (X ≠ 0), the ball holding data of the ball 4 yen is withdrawn and the original data. It is not possible to select as. If X> A or X = 0, the ball holding data of 4 yen balls can be selected as the withdrawal source data, and if X ≦ A and X ≠ 0, the holding ball data of 4 yen balls can be selected. It may not be selectable as the withdrawal source data.

Assuming that the ball holding data of 2 yen is the withdrawal source data of the game medium replay, the ball holding data Y of the ball 2 yen after the replay is the minimum number B or more (Y ≧ B). If there is or zero (Y = 0), the ball possession data of 2 yen can be withdrawn and selected as the source data. On the other hand, if the ball holding data Y of the ball 2 yen after replay is less than the minimum holding number B (Y <B) and is not zero (Y ≠ 0), the ball holding data of the ball 2 yen is withdrawn and the original data. Cannot be selected as. If Y> B or Y = 0, the ball holding data of 2 yen balls can be selected as the withdrawal source data, and if Y ≦ B and Y ≠ 0, the holding ball data of 2 yen balls can be selected. It may not be possible to select as the withdrawal source data.

Assuming that the ball holding data of 1 yen is the withdrawal source data of the game medium replay, the ball holding data Z of the ball 1 yen after the replay is the minimum number C or more (Z ≧ C). If there is or zero (Z = 0), the ball possession data of 1 yen can be deducted and selected as the source data. On the other hand, if the ball holding data Z of the ball 1 yen after replay is less than the minimum holding number B (Z <C) and is not zero (Z ≠ 0), the ball holding data of the ball 1 yen is withdrawn and the original data. It is not possible to select as. If Z> C or Z = 0, the ball holding data of 1 yen can be selected as the withdrawal source data, and if Z ≦ C and Z ≠ 0, the holding ball data of 1 yen of balls can be selected. It may not be possible to select as the withdrawal source data.
[D2] Second restriction pattern The number of converted game media data after withdrawal due to replay of the game media based on the general card to the game type during the game is less than the minimum number of the game types held during the game. In such a case, replay using the game medium data is prohibited. However, if the number of converted game media data after withdrawal into the in-game game type becomes zero, replay using the game media data is permitted.

Assuming that the premise is the same as the premise of the specific example of [D1] described above, for example, assuming that the ball holding data of 2 yen is the original data, the holding ball of 2 yen after replay is assumed. The conversion number Y'(= Y x (2 yen / 4 yen)) of the data Y to the in-game game type (ball 4 yen) is the minimum number A or more (Y') of the in-game game type (ball 4 yen). If ≧ A) or zero (Y'= 0), the ball holding data of 2 yen can be selected as the withdrawal source data. On the other hand, the conversion number Y'of the ball data Y of the ball 2 yen after replay to the in-game game type (ball 4 yen) is less than the minimum holding number A (Y') of the in-game game type (ball 4 yen). If it is <A) and it is not zero (Y'≠ 0), the ball holding data of 2 yen is withdrawn and cannot be selected as the source data. If Y'> A or Y'= 0, the ball data of 2 yen balls can be selected as the withdrawal source data, and if Y'≤ A and Y'≠ 0, the ball 2 yen It is possible that the ball data cannot be selected as the source data for withdrawal.
[D3] Third Restriction Pattern When the sum of the values of all the game media data after withdrawal due to the replay of the game media based on the general card is less than the preset minimum hold value, Prohibit replay of mobile media. The minimum holding value is the minimum value at which a general card can be issued and is set in advance. The minimum holding value is set in advance in the card management device 4, for example, and is distributed to the inter-unit card processing machine 2 before the start of business.

It is assumed that the premise is the same as the premise of the specific example of [D1] described above. Assuming that any of the ball data of 4 yen, 2 yen and 1 yen of the ball is withdrawn and replayed as the original data, the ball data of 4 yen and 2 yen of the ball after replay are assumed. It is assumed that the ball holding data and the ball holding data of 1 yen are X, Y, and Z, respectively. If the sum of the values of all the ball data after replay (4X + 2Y + Z) is the minimum holding value M or more ((4X + 2Y + Z) ≥ M), the ball data can be withdrawn and replayed as the original data is possible. .. On the other hand, if the sum of the values of all the ball data after replay (4X + 2Y + Z) is less than the minimum holding value M ((4X + 2Y + Z) <M), the replay withdrawing the ball data and using it as the original data is not possible. Make it possible. If (4X + 2Y + Z)> M, the ball data can be replayed as the original data, and if (4X + 2Y + Z) ≤ M, the ball data can be replayed as the original data. May be good.

In addition to the restriction of any one of the first to third restriction patterns, the following card return restriction may be applied. When the general card is returned, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 has its own game medium data of its own rate (the rental rate of the game type of its own inter-unit card processing machine 2) stored in the memory unit 36 with respect to its own rate. If the number is less than the minimum number, the general card may not be returned. When the general card is not returned in this way, the inter-unit card processor 2 may or may not notify the player that the general card will not be returned. If the general card is not returned, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 may pay out the ball possession data associated with the general card.
[E] Description of Upper Limit Value for Boarding Replay The game media management system of the twelfth embodiment will be described. The configuration of the game medium management system of the twelfth embodiment is almost the same as the configuration of FIG. 22. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the description of the sales / counting pulse will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 22, a plurality of game machines 1 are installed in the game store. A machine-to-stand card processing machine 2 is installed in each game machine 1. The inter-unit card processor 2 is connected to a communication line, which is a network in the store, via an island controller 3. An island controller 3, a card management device 4, a member management device 5, a prize management device 6, and the like are connected to the communication line.
In the twelfth embodiment, it is possible to set a plurality of types of upper limit values for boarding / replay. First, the types of upper limit values for boarding / replay will be described. The types of upper limit values for boarding replay are roughly divided into "upper limit value for the entire store", "upper limit value for each game medium type", and "upper limit value for each game type (upper limit value for each rate)". There is. Here, the "game medium type" is the type of the game medium itself (the game ball used for pachinko and the medal used for the slot), and is the type of the game medium in consideration of the type of the game medium itself and the lending rate. It is different from the "game type".

The upper limit of the boarding replay is an upper limit for either or both of the "carrying game medium boarding replay" and the "stored game medium boarding replay". Therefore, "same rate holding game medium replay" and "same rate storage game medium replay" are not subject to the upper limit value for boarding replay.
It is possible to set the possibility of replaying boarding and the upper limit separately between the general card and the membership card. If the setting is not possible for the replay of the mobile game media using the general card, the replay of the game media with the general card is prohibited. In this case, it is not possible to set the upper limit of boarding replay for general cards. However, even in this case, it is possible to replay the same-rate holding game medium using a general card.

If an upper limit is set for the replay of the player's game media, the replay of the player's game medium using the membership card is permitted, but the replay of the player's game medium using a general card is permitted. Is preferably prohibited. This is because there is a possibility that multiple general cards will be issued to one non-member, so it is difficult to accurately grasp the information regarding the replay of the game media boarding performed by one non-member. Because there is. However, even if one non-member uses multiple general cards to replay the mobile phone entry, the biometric authentication (face recognition using a camera, etc.) will allow the player to replay the mobile game media. This does not apply if it can be recognized that it was performed by the same non-member. Even if such authentication is not performed, if an upper limit is set for the replay of the player's game media, the replay of the player's game medium using a general card is permitted. You may try to do it.

Regarding the membership card, regarding the setting of whether or not to allow entry replay, the setting that allows only the entry replay of the possession media, the setting that allows only the entry replay of the storage game medium, and the setting that allows the entry replay and the savings game It is possible to set it so that both media entry and replay are possible. In addition, for membership cards, both the upper limit setting for only the game medium entry replay, the upper limit setting for the storage game medium entry replay only, and the holding game medium entry replay and the storage game medium entry replay. It is possible to set an upper limit for.

Here, as game types, there are 4 yen (4 pachinko) balls, 2 yen (4 pachinko) balls, 1 yen (4 pachinko) balls, 20 yen medals (20 slots), and 5 yen medals (5 slots). To do.
[E1] Explanation of the upper limit value of the entire store The upper limit value of the entire store is an upper limit value set for the amount of game media data per person per day that can be used for boarding replay in the entire store. The types of upper limit values for the entire store include the upper limit value for the entire store for only the game media entry replay, the upper limit value for the entire store for the storage game media entry replay only, and the game media entry replay. There is an upper limit for the entire store for game media entry replay, which includes both storage game media entry replay. In the following, both the possession game medium entry replay and the storage game medium entry replay may be generically referred to as “holding / storage game medium entry replay”.

FIG. 29A shows an example of setting the upper limit value of the entire store for only the replay of the mobile phone entry.
The upper limit value of the entire store for only the replay of the player's game medium is the upper limit value set for the amount of data of the game medium per person per day that can be used for the replay of the player's game medium in the entire store. In this example, the upper limit of the entire store for only the replay of the mobile game medium is set to aaa, aaa yen. When such a setting is made, the amount of money corresponding to the amount of game media data per person used by the player's game entry replay at the game store exceeds aaa, aaa yen. Media entry replay is prohibited.

FIG. 29B shows an example of setting the upper limit value of the entire store for only the replay of entering the storage game medium.
The upper limit value of the entire store for only the storage game medium entry replay is the upper limit value set for the amount of storage game medium data per person per day that can be used for the storage game medium entry replay in the entire store. In this example, the upper limit of the entire store for only the replay of the storage game medium is set to bbb and bbb yen. When such a setting is made, the amount of money equivalent to the amount of storage game medium data per person used by the storage game boarding replay at the game store exceeds bbb, bbb yen. Media entry replay is prohibited.

FIG. 29C shows an example of setting the upper limit value of the entire store for the replay of the possession / storage game medium.
The upper limit of the entire store for possession / storage game media entry replay is the upper limit set for the amount of possession / storage game media data per person that can be used for possession / storage game media entry replay in the entire store. The value. In this example, the upper limit of the entire store for the replay of the possession / storage game medium is set to ccc and ccc yen. When such a setting is made, the amount of money equivalent to the amount of possession / storage game medium data per person used by possession / storage game entry replay at the game store exceeds ccc, ccc yen. Such holding / storage game media entry replay is prohibited.

Further, when the upper limit values of the entire three types of stores shown in FIGS. 29A, 29B and 29C are set, the upper limit value limit of FIG. 29A and the upper limit value limit of FIG. 29C are violated. In addition to prohibiting the replay of entering and replaying games, the replay of entering and replaying stored games that violates either the upper limit of FIG. 29B or the upper limit of FIG. 29C is prohibited.
[E2] Explanation of upper limit value for each game medium type The upper limit value for each game medium type is set for the amount of game medium data per person that can be used for boarding replay between the same game medium types. There is an upper limit value and an upper limit value set for the amount of game media data per person per day that can be used for boarding / replay between different game media types. In addition, the types of upper limit values for each game medium type include an upper limit value for each game medium type for only possession game medium entry replay, and an upper limit value for each game medium type for storage game medium entry replay only. There is an upper limit for each type of game medium for possession / storage game medium entry replay.

FIG. 30A shows an example of setting an upper limit value for each type of game medium only for replay on board the game medium.
The upper limit for each type of game medium for only replay of entry into the game medium is the upper limit for replay of entry into the game medium between game balls (* 1 in Fig. 30A), and the game from the game ball to the medal. Upper limit value for media entry replay (* 2 in Fig. 30A), upper limit value for holding game media entry replay between medals (* 4 in Fig. 30A), and entry of game media from medals to game balls There is an upper limit for replay (* 3 in FIG. 30A).

The upper limit value for the replay of the game medium between the game balls is the upper limit set for the amount of game media data per person per day that can be used for the replay of the game medium between the game balls. .. The upper limit for the replay of the game medium from the game ball to the medal is the upper limit set for the amount of game media data per person that can be used for the replay of the game medium from the game ball to the medal. The value. The upper limit value for the replay of the player's game medium between medals is the upper limit value set for the amount of game media data per person per day that can be used for the replay of the player's game medium between medals. The upper limit for the replay of the game medium from the medal to the game ball is the upper limit set for the amount of game media data per person that can be used for the replay of the game medium from the medal to the game ball. The value.

If the replay of the game medium from the game ball to the medal is permitted, but the replay of the game medium from the medal to the game ball is not permitted, it is shown by * 3 in Fig. 30A. No upper limit is set. On the contrary, if the replay of the game medium from the medal to the game ball is permitted, but the replay of the game medium from the game ball to the medal is not permitted, as shown in Fig. 30A * 2 The upper limit indicated by is not set. If neither of the game media entry replays between the game ball and the medal is permitted, the upper limit values shown in * 2 and * 3 in FIG. 30A are not set. In the following, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that bidirectional replay of the game medium entry between the game ball and the medal is permitted.

FIG. 30B shows an example of setting an upper limit value for each game medium type only for the storage game medium entry replay.
The upper limit for each type of game medium for only the replay of entry into the storage game medium is the upper limit for the replay of entry into the storage game medium between game balls (* 1 in Fig. 30B) and the storage game from the game ball to the medal. Upper limit value for media entry replay (* 2 in Fig. 30B), upper limit value for storage game media entry replay between medals (* 4 in Fig. 30B), and storage game medium entry from medals to game balls There is an upper limit for replay (* 3 in Fig. 30B).

The upper limit value for the storage game medium entry replay between game balls is the upper limit value set for the amount of storage game medium data per person that can be used in the storage game medium entry replay between game balls. .. The upper limit for replay of game media entry from game balls to medals is the upper limit set for the amount of game media data per person that can be used for replay of storage game media from game balls to medals. The value. The upper limit value for the storage game medium entry replay between medals is the upper limit value set for the amount of storage game medium data per person that can be used in the storage game medium entry replay between medals. The upper limit for replay of storage game media from medals to game balls is the upper limit set for the amount of data of storage game media per person that can be used for replay of storage of game media from medals to game balls. The value.

FIG. 30C shows an example of setting an upper limit value for each type of game medium for holding / storing game medium entry / replay.
The upper limit for each type of game medium for holding / saving game medium entry replay includes the upper limit for holding / saving game medium entry replay between game balls (* 1 in Fig. 30C) and from game balls to medals. Upper limit value for holding / saving game medium entry replay (* 2 in Fig. 30C), upper limit value for holding / game medium entry replay between medals (* 4 in Fig. 30C), and from medals to game balls There is an upper limit value (* 3 in Fig. 30C) for the replay of the possession / storage game medium.

The upper limit for holding / saving game medium entry replay between game balls is set for the amount of holding / saving game medium data per person that can be used for holding / saving game medium entry replay between game balls. It is the upper limit to be done. The upper limit for holding / saving game media entry replay from game balls to medals is the amount of holding / saving game medium data per person that can be used for holding / saving game medium entry replay from game balls to medals. This is the upper limit set for the above. The upper limit for holding / saving game medium entry replay between medals is set for the amount of holding / saving game medium data per person that can be used for holding / saving game medium entry replay between medals. This is the upper limit. The upper limit for holding / saving game media entry replay from medals is the amount of holding / saving game medium data per person that can be used for holding / saving game medium entry replay from medals to game balls. This is the upper limit set for the above.
[E3] Explanation of the upper limit value of the game type (by lending rate) The upper limit value of the game type is set for each game medium data of the boarding source game type and per person per day set for each boarding destination game type. Is the upper limit of. The types of the upper limit of the game type include the upper limit of the game type for only the replay of the possessed game medium, the upper limit of the game type for only the replay of the storage game medium, and the re-entry of the possessed / stored game medium. There is an upper limit of the game type for play.

31A, 31B, and 31C show a first setting example, a second setting example, and a third setting example of the upper limit value of the game type only for the possession game medium entry replay, respectively. In the first setting example of FIG. 31A, the upper limit value is set by the amount of money. In the second setting example of FIG. 31B, the upper limit value is set by the number of withdrawals from the entry source (the number of withdrawals of the game medium data). In the third setting example of FIG. 31C, the upper limit value is set by the number of pay-in destinations (the number of payouts of game media).

The first setting example of FIG. 31A will be described. In the first setting example, the upper limit is set by the amount of money. In the example of FIG. 31A, the types of boarding sources are "ball 4 yen (holding)", "ball 2 yen (holding)", "ball 1 yen (holding)", "ball total (holding)", and "medal". There are "20 yen (holding)", "5 yen (holding) medals", "total medals (holding)" and "total balls / medals (holding)". Here, "(holding)" represents the holding game medium data. Further, in the example of FIG. 31A, as the types of boarding destinations, "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "ball total", "medal 20 yen", "medal 5 yen", There are "total medals" and "total balls / medals".

In FIG. 31A, in the items specified by the boarding source game type and the boarding destination game type, the upper limit value for the replay of the possessed game medium from the boarding source game type to the boarding destination game type is set. Set. This upper limit is set for the value according to the amount of game media data per person per day that can be used in the replay of boarding the game medium from the boarding source game type to the boarding destination game type. The value (amount). For example, the upper limit in the item where the boarding source game type is 4 yen and the boarding destination game type is 2 yen is the maximum value that can be used for replaying the ball from 4 yen to 2 yen. This is the upper limit (amount) set for the value according to the amount of game media data per day.

In FIG. 31A, the item specified by the game type of the boarding source and the total number of balls of the boarding destination is from the game type of the boarding source to the game type of the game ball (excluding the game type of the boarding source). An upper limit is set for the replay of the game medium. This upper limit is the amount of game media data per person that can be used in the replay of boarding the game medium from the boarding source game type to the game type of the game ball (excluding the game type of the boarding source). It is the upper limit (amount) set for the corresponding value. For example, in FIG. 31A, the upper limit value shown by * 1 corresponds to the amount of game media data per person that can be used in the replay of the game media that is carried from 4 yen to 2 yen and 1 yen. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the value.

In FIG. 31A, the item specified by the game type of the boarding source and the total number of medals of the boarding destination includes the game type of the medal from the game type of the boarding source (excluding the game type of the boarding source). An upper limit is set for the replay of the game medium. This upper limit depends on the amount of game media data per person that can be used in the replay of boarding the game medium from the boarding source game type to the medal game type (excluding the game type of the boarding source). It is the upper limit (amount) set for the value. For example, in FIG. 31A, the upper limit value shown by * 2 corresponds to the amount of game media data per person that can be used in the replay of the game medium that can be used for replaying the ball from 4 yen to the medal of 20 yen and the medal of 5 yen. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the value.

In FIG. 31A, the items specified by the boarding source game type and the total number of balls / medals of the boarding destination include possession from the boarding source game type to all game types other than the boarding source game type. An upper limit is set for game media entry replay. This upper limit is the value according to the amount of game media data per person that can be used in the replay of boarding the game medium from the boarding source game type to all game types other than the boarding source game type. This is the upper limit (amount) set for the above. For example, in FIG. 31A, the upper limit value shown by * 3 is per person per day that can be used for replay of the game medium that is carried from 4 yen to 2 yen, 1 yen, 20 yen for medals, and 5 yen for medals. It is an upper limit value (amount) set for the value according to the amount of game medium data.

In FIG. 31A, the item specified by the total number of balls of the boarding source and the game type of the boarding destination includes the replay of the game medium from the game type of the game ball to the game type of the boarding destination (same rate). An upper limit is set for (excluding replay of owned game media). This upper limit is set for the value according to the amount of game media data per person that can be used in the replay of the game medium of the game ball to the destination game type. (Amount). For example, in FIG. 31A, the upper limit value shown by * 4 corresponds to the amount of game media data per person that can be used in the replay of the game media from 2 yen or 1 yen to 4 yen. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the value.

In FIG. 31A, the item specified by the total number of medals of the boarding source and the game type of the boarding destination includes replay of the game medium boarding from the game type of the medal to the game type of the boarding destination (having the same rate). An upper limit is set for (excluding replay of game media). This upper limit value is set for the value according to the amount of game media data per person per day that can be used in the replay of the game medium of the medal to the destination game type. Amount). For example, in FIG. 31A, the upper limit value shown by * 5 corresponds to the amount of game media data per person that can be used in the replay of entering the game medium from 20 yen for medals or 5 yen for medals to 4 yen for balls. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the value.

In FIG. 31A, the items specified by the total number of balls / medals of the boarding source and the game type of the boarding destination include the replay of the game medium boarding from all the game types to the boarding destination game type (same as above). An upper limit is set for (excluding replay of rate-bearing game media). This upper limit is the upper limit (amount) set for the value according to the amount of game media data per person per day that can be used in the replay of boarding the game medium from all game types to the destination game type. ). For example, in FIG. 31A, the upper limit value shown by * 6 is the amount of game media data per person that can be used in the replay of the game media that is carried from all game types other than the ball 4 yen to the ball 4 yen. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the corresponding value.

A second setting example of FIG. 31B will be described. In the second setting example, the upper limit value is set by the number of withdrawals from the boarding source (the number of withdrawals of the game medium data). In the example of FIG. 31B, the types of boarding sources are "ball 4 yen (holding)", "ball 2 yen (holding)", "ball 1 yen (holding)", "medal 20 yen (holding)", and "medal 20 yen (holding)". There is a medal of 5 yen (holding). That is, the type of boarding source matches the type of game type. In the example of FIG. 31B, the types of boarding destinations are "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "ball total", "medal 20 yen", "medal 5 yen", and "medal". There are "total" and "total of balls and medals".

In FIG. 31B, the items specified by the type of boarding source (boarding source game type) and the type of boarding destination include the type of boarding source (boarding source game type) to the boarding destination. An upper limit is set for replay of the game medium that is carried into the type. This upper limit is the amount of game media data per person per day that can be withdrawn from the type of boarding source (game type of boarding source) to the type of boarding destination. This is the upper limit (number of balls or number of balls) of the number of withdrawals from the boarding source.

A third setting example of FIG. 31C will be described. In the third setting example, the upper limit value is set by the number of pay-in destinations (number of game media payouts). In the example of FIG. 31C, the types of boarding sources are "ball 4 yen (holding)", "ball 2 yen (holding)", "ball 1 yen (holding)", "ball total (holding)", and "medal". There are "20 yen (holding)", "5 yen (holding) medals", "total medals (holding)" and "total balls / medals (holding)". Further, in the example of FIG. 31C, there are "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "medal 20 yen", and "medal 5 yen" as the types of boarding destinations. That is, the type of boarding destination matches the type of game type.

In FIG. 31C, the items specified by the type of boarding source and the type of boarding destination (boarding destination game type) include the type of boarding destination from the type of boarding source (boarding destination game type). ) Is set as the upper limit for replay. This upper limit is the number of game media per person per day (boarding) that can be paid out in the replay of boarding the game media carried from the type of boarding source to the type of boarding destination (boarding destination game type). This is the upper limit (number of balls or number of balls) of the number of advance payments.

32A, 32B, and 32C show a first setting example, a second setting example, and a third setting example of the upper limit value of the game type only for the storage game medium entry replay, respectively. In the first setting example of FIG. 32A, the upper limit value is set by the amount of money. In the second setting example of FIG. 32B, the upper limit value is set by the number of withdrawals from the entry source (the number of withdrawals of the storage game medium data). In the third setting example of FIG. 32C, the upper limit value is set by the number of pay-in destinations (the number of payouts of game media).

A first setting example of FIG. 32A will be described. In the first setting example, the upper limit is set by the amount of money. In the example of FIG. 32A, the types of boarding sources are "ball 4 yen (saving)", "ball 2 yen (saving)", "ball 1 yen (saving)", "ball total (saving)", and "medal". There are "20 yen (savings)", "medals 5 yen (savings)", "total medals (savings)" and "total balls / medals (savings)". Here, "(storage)" represents the storage game medium data. Further, in the example of FIG. 32A, as the types of boarding destinations, "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "ball total", "medal 20 yen", "medal 5 yen", There are "total medals" and "total balls / medals".

In FIG. 32A, in the items specified by the boarding source game type and the boarding destination game type, the upper limit value for the storage game medium boarding replay from the boarding source game type to the boarding destination game type is set. Set. This upper limit is set for the value according to the amount of storage game media data per person that can be used in the replay of the storage game medium from the boarding source game type to the boarding destination game type. The value (amount). For example, the upper limit of the item in which the boarding source game type is 4 yen and the boarding destination game type is 2 yen is per person per day that can be used in the replay of the stored ball from 4 yen to 2 yen. It is an upper limit value (amount) set for the value according to the amount of storage game medium data.

In FIG. 32A, the item specified by the game type of the boarding source and the total number of balls of the boarding destination is from the game type of the boarding source to the game type of the game ball (excluding the game type of the boarding source). The upper limit value for the replay of the game medium entry is set. This upper limit is the amount of storage game media data per person that can be used for replay of storage game media from the boarding source game type to the game type of the game ball (excluding the game type of the boarding source). It is the upper limit (amount) set for the corresponding value. For example, in FIG. 32A, the upper limit value shown by * 1 corresponds to the amount of storage game medium data per person that can be used in the replay of the storage game medium from 4 yen to 2 yen and 1 yen. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the value.

In FIG. 32A, the items specified by the boarding source game type and the boarding destination medal total include the boarding source game type to the medal game type (excluding the boarding source game type). An upper limit is set for replaying the game medium. This upper limit depends on the amount of storage game media data per person that can be used in the replay of the storage game medium from the boarding source game type to the medal game type (excluding the boarding source game type). It is the upper limit (amount) set for the value. For example, in FIG. 32A, the upper limit value shown by * 2 corresponds to the amount of storage game medium data per person that can be used in the replay of the storage game medium from 4 yen for balls to 20 yen for medals and 5 yen for medals. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the value.

In FIG. 32A, the items specified by the boarding source game type and the total number of balls / medals of the boarding destination are stored from the boarding source game type to all game types other than the boarding source game type. An upper limit is set for game media entry replay. This upper limit is the value according to the amount of data of the storage game medium per person that can be used in the replay of the storage game medium from the boarding source game type to all game types other than the boarding source game type. This is the upper limit (amount) set for the above. For example, in FIG. 32A, the upper limit value shown by * 3 is per person per day that can be used for replay of storage game media from 4 yen to 2 yen, 1 yen to 1 yen, 20 yen to medals, and 5 yen to medals. It is an upper limit value (amount) set for the value according to the amount of storage game medium data.

In FIG. 32A, the item specified by the total number of balls of the boarding source and the game type of the boarding destination includes the replay of the game medium from the game type of the game ball to the game type of the boarding destination (same rate). An upper limit is set for (excluding replay of storage game media). This upper limit value is set for the value according to the amount of storage game medium data per person that can be used in the replay of the storage game medium from the game type of the game ball to the destination game type. (Amount). For example, in FIG. 32A, the upper limit value shown by * 4 corresponds to the amount of storage game medium data per person that can be used in the replay of the storage game medium from 2 yen or 1 yen to 4 yen. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the value.

In FIG. 32A, the item specified by the total number of medals of the boarding source and the game type of the boarding destination includes the storage game medium boarding replay from the game type of the medal to the boarding destination game type (same rate storage). An upper limit is set for (excluding replay of game media). This upper limit value is set for the value according to the amount of storage game medium data per person that can be used in the replay of the storage game medium from the game type of the medal to the destination game type ( Amount). For example, in FIG. 32A, the upper limit value shown by * 5 corresponds to the amount of storage game medium data per person that can be used in the replay of the storage game medium from 20 yen for medals or 5 yen for medals to 4 yen for balls. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the value.

In FIG. 32A, the items specified by the total number of balls / medals of the entry source and the game type of the entry destination include the replay of the storage game medium entry from all the game types to the entry destination game type (same as above). An upper limit is set for rate storage (excluding game medium replay). This upper limit is the upper limit (amount) set for the value according to the amount of saved game media data per person that can be used in the replay of the storage game medium from all game types to the destination game type. ). For example, in FIG. 32A, the upper limit value shown by * 6 is the amount of storage game medium data per person that can be used in the replay of the storage game medium from all game types other than the ball 4 yen to the ball 4 yen. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the corresponding value.

A second setting example of FIG. 32B will be described. In the second setting example, the upper limit value is set by the number of withdrawals from the entry source (the number of withdrawals of the storage game medium data). In the example of FIG. 32B, the types of boarding sources are "ball 4 yen (saving)", "ball 2 yen (saving)", "ball 1 yen (saving)", "medal 20 yen (saving)", and "medal 20 yen (saving)". There is a medal of 5 yen (savings). That is, the type of boarding source matches the type of game type. In the example of FIG. 32B, the types of boarding destinations are "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "ball total", "medal 20 yen", "medal 5 yen", and "medal". There are "total" and "total of balls and medals".

In FIG. 32B, the items specified by the type of boarding source (boarding source game type) and the type of boarding destination include the type of boarding source (boarding source game type) to the boarding destination. The upper limit for replay of the game medium entry into the type is set. This upper limit is the amount of storage game media data per person that can be withdrawn in the replay of the storage game medium from the type of the boarding source (the type of the boarding source game) to the type of the boarding destination ( This is the upper limit (number of balls or number of balls) of the number of withdrawals from the boarding source.

A third setting example of FIG. 32C will be described. In the third setting example, the upper limit value is set by the number of pay-in destinations (number of game media payouts). In the example of FIG. 32C, the types of boarding sources are "ball 4 yen (saving)", "ball 2 yen (saving)", "ball 1 yen (saving)", "ball total (saving)", and "medal". There are "20 yen (savings)", "medals 5 yen (savings)", "total medals (savings)" and "total balls / medals (savings)". Further, in the example of FIG. 32C, there are "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "medal 20 yen", and "medal 5 yen" as the types of boarding destinations. That is, the type of boarding destination matches the type of game type.

In FIG. 32C, the items specified by the type of boarding source and the type of boarding destination (boarding destination game type) include the type of boarding destination (boarding destination game type) from the type of boarding source. ) Is set as the upper limit for replay. This upper limit is the number of game media per person per day (boarding) that can be paid out in the replay of storage game media from the type of boarding source to the type of boarding destination (boarding destination game type). This is the upper limit (number of balls or number of balls) of the number of advance payments.

33A, 33B, and 33C show a first setting example, a second setting example, and a third setting example of the upper limit value of the game type for the holding / storage game medium entry replay, respectively. In the first setting example of FIG. 33A, the upper limit value is set by the amount of money. In the second setting example of FIG. 33B, the upper limit value is set by the number of withdrawals from the boarding source (number of withdrawals of possession / storage game media data). In the third setting example of FIG. 33C, the upper limit value is set by the number of pay-in destinations (the number of payouts of game media).

A first setting example of FIG. 33A will be described. In the first setting example, the upper limit is set by the amount of money. In the example of FIG. 33A, the types of boarding sources are "ball 4 yen (holding / saving)", "ball 2 yen (holding / saving)", "ball 1 yen (holding / saving)", and "ball total (holding / saving)". "Holding / saving", "Medal 20 yen (holding / saving)", "Medal 5 yen (holding / saving)", "Total medal (holding / saving)" and "Total ball / medal (holding / saving)" is there. Here, "(holding / saving)" represents the holding game medium data and the saving game medium data. Further, in the example of FIG. 33A, as the types of boarding destinations, "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "ball total", "medal 20 yen", "medal 5 yen", There are "total medals" and "total balls / medals".

In FIG. 33A, the items specified by the boarding source game type and the boarding destination game type include the upper limit for possession / storage game medium boarding replay from the boarding source game type to the boarding destination game type. The value is set. This upper limit is based on the value according to the amount of data held per person per day that can be used in the replay of boarding / storage game media from the boarding source game type to the boarding destination game type. This is the upper limit (amount) to be set. For example, the upper limit in the item where the boarding source game type is 4 yen and the boarding destination game type is 2 yen is one person who can use it for holding / saving ball boarding replay from ball 4 yen to ball 2 yen. This is the upper limit (amount) set for the value according to the amount of data held / stored game media per day.

In FIG. 33A, the item specified by the boarding source game type and the boarding destination ball total is from the boarding source game type to the game ball game type (excluding the boarding source game type). An upper limit is set for the replay of the game media. This upper limit is the holding / saving game per person per day that can be used in the holding / saving game medium boarding replay from the boarding source game type to the game type of the game ball (excluding the boarding source game type). It is an upper limit value (amount) set for the value according to the amount of medium data. For example, in FIG. 33A, the upper limit value indicated by * 1 is the holding / saving game medium per person that can be used for replay from 4 yen to 2 yen and 1 yen. This is the upper limit (amount) set for the value according to the amount of data.

In FIG. 33A, the item specified by the boarding source game type and the boarding destination medal total is from the boarding source game type to the medal game type (excluding the boarding source game type). An upper limit is set for the replay of the possession / storage game medium. This upper limit is the holding / saving game medium per person that can be used for replaying the holding / saving game medium from the boarding source game type to the medal game type (excluding the boarding source game type). This is the upper limit (amount) set for the value according to the amount of data. For example, in FIG. 33A, the upper limit value shown by * 2 is the daily holding / saving game media data that can be used for holding / saving game medium entry replay from a ball of 4 yen to a medal of 20 yen and a medal of 5 yen. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the value according to the amount.

In FIG. 33A, the items specified by the boarding source game type and the total number of balls / medals of the boarding destination include possession from the boarding source game type to all game types other than the boarding source game type. -The upper limit for replay of the storage game medium is set. This upper limit is the amount of data that can be used per person per day for holding / saving game media from the boarding source game type to all game types other than the boarding source game type. It is the upper limit (amount) set for the corresponding value. For example, in FIG. 33A, the upper limit value shown by * 3 is one that can be used for replay of holding / saving game media from 4 yen to 2 yen, 1 yen for medals, 20 yen for medals, and 5 yen for medals. This is the upper limit (amount) set for the value according to the amount of daily holding / storage game medium data.

In FIG. 33A, the item specified by the total number of balls of the boarding source and the game type of the boarding destination includes the holding / saving game medium boarding replay from the game type of the game ball to the boarding destination game type. An upper limit is set for (excluding replay of the same rate and storage game media). This upper limit is set for the value according to the amount of data held per person per day that can be used in the replay of the game type of the game ball to the game type of the destination game. It is the upper limit value (amount) to be made. For example, in FIG. 33A, the upper limit value shown by * 4 is the holding / saving game per person per day that can be used in the holding / saving game medium entry replay from the ball 2 yen or the ball 1 yen to the ball 4 yen. It is an upper limit value (amount) set for the value according to the amount of medium data.

In FIG. 33A, the item specified by the total number of medals of the boarding source and the game type of the boarding destination includes the replay of holding / storing game media from the game type of the medal to the game type of the boarding destination (same as above). An upper limit is set for rate holding and storage game media replay). This upper limit is set for the value according to the amount of data held per person per day that can be used in the replay of holding / saving game media from the game type of the medal to the destination game type. The upper limit (amount). For example, in FIG. 33A, the upper limit value indicated by * 5 is the holding / saving game medium for holding / saving game media from 20 yen for medals or 5 yen for balls to 4 yen for balls. This is the upper limit (amount) set for the value according to the amount of data.

In FIG. 33A, the items specified by the total number of balls / medals of the entry source and the game type of the entry destination include the possession / storage game medium entry replay from all the game types to the entry destination game type. An upper limit is set for (excluding replays of the same rate and storage game media). This upper limit is set for the value according to the amount of data held per person per day that can be used in the replay of holding / saving game media from all game types to the destination game type. The upper limit (amount). For example, in FIG. 33A, the upper limit value shown by * 6 is the holding / saving game per person per day that can be used for holding / saving game medium entry replay from all game types other than the ball 4 yen. It is an upper limit value (amount) set for the value according to the amount of medium data.

A second setting example of FIG. 33B will be described. In the second setting example, the upper limit value is set by the number of withdrawals from the boarding source (the number of withdrawals of possession / storage game media data). In the example of FIG. 33B, the types of boarding sources are "ball 4 yen (holding / saving)", "ball 2 yen (holding / saving)", "ball 1 yen (holding / saving)", and "medal 20 yen". There are "(holding / saving)" and "medal 5 yen (holding / saving)". That is, the type of boarding source matches the type of game type. In the example of FIG. 33B, the types of boarding destinations are "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "ball total", "medal 20 yen", "medal 5 yen", and "medal". There are "total" and "total of balls and medals".

In FIG. 33B, the items specified by the type of boarding source (boarding source game type) and the type of boarding destination include the type of boarding source (boarding source game type) to the boarding destination. An upper limit is set for holding / saving game media entry / replay. This upper limit can be withdrawn from the type of boarding source (type of boarding source game) to the type of boarding destination / storage game medium boarding / replay. This is the upper limit (number of balls or number of balls) of the amount of medium data (number of incoming and outgoing sources).

A third setting example of FIG. 33C will be described. In the third setting example, the upper limit value is set by the number of pay-in destinations (number of game media payouts). In the example of FIG. 33C, the types of boarding sources are "ball 4 yen (holding / saving)", "ball 2 yen (holding / saving)", "ball 1 yen (holding / saving)", and "ball total (holding / saving)". "Holding / saving", "Medal 20 yen (holding / saving)", "Medal 5 yen (holding / saving)", "Total medal (holding / saving)" and "Total ball / medal (holding / saving)" is there. Further, in the example of FIG. 33C, there are "ball 4 yen", "ball 2 yen", "ball 1 yen", "medal 20 yen", and "medal 5 yen" as the types of boarding destinations. That is, the type of boarding destination matches the type of game type.

In FIG. 33C, the items specified by the type of boarding source and the type of boarding destination (boarding destination game type) include the type of boarding destination from the type of boarding source (boarding destination game type). ), The upper limit for replay of the game medium is set. This upper limit is the number of game media per person per day that can be paid out in the replay of holding / saving game media from the type of boarding source to the type of boarding destination (boarding destination game type). This is the upper limit (number of balls or number of balls) of the number of pay-in destinations.

As described above, the types of upper limit value restrictions are the upper limit value limit for the entire store only for the entry replay of the game medium, the upper limit value limit for the entire store only for the entry replay of the storage game medium, and the holding / storage game medium. Upper limit limit for the entire store for boarding replay, upper limit limit for each type of game medium for boarding replay only, upper limit limit for each type of game medium for boarding replay only, possession / Upper limit limit for each game medium type for storage game media entry replay, upper limit value limit for game type only for possession game medium entry replay, upper limit value limit and possession for game type only for storage game medium entry replay -There is an upper limit limit for the game type for replay of the storage game medium. The manager or the clerk of the game store can select and set any one or a plurality of upper limit value limits from the plurality of types of upper limit value limits. If multiple types of upper limit limits are set, boarding replays that violate any of the upper limit limits are prohibited. In other words, when multiple types of upper limit limits are set, boarding replay that does not meet all the upper limit limits is prohibited.

Further, such an upper limit value limit and the above-mentioned limit of replay based on the minimum number of holdings may be used together.
Such setting of the upper limit value and the minimum number of holdings may be performed for the card management device 4 or may be performed for the member management device 5. The set upper limit value and the minimum number of holdings are stored in at least one of the card management device 4 and the member management device 5. Here, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the set upper limit value and the minimum number of holdings are stored in the member management device 5.

When the upper limit value for the possession game medium entry replay or the upper limit value for the possession / storage game medium entry replay is set, the actual data of the possession game medium entry replay is collected in the card management device 4 and the member management device 5. You need to manage at least one of them. As described in the basic form, the performance data of the storage game medium entry replay is managed by the member management device 5. Here, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the member management device 5 also manages the actual data of the replay of the mobile game media.

FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the member management device 5. In FIG. 34, the parts corresponding to the respective parts of FIG. 7 are designated by the same reference numerals as those in FIG.
The non-volatile memory unit 53 includes a member management table 53a, a game type setting table 53b, a prize master 53c, a basic replay priority table 53d for members, an individual replay priority table 53e for members, and a game medium entry record table. 53f, a game medium entry record table 53g, an upper limit value table 53h, and the like are provided.

In the possession game medium entry record table 53g, the record data of the possession game medium entry replay is stored. In the possession game medium entry record table 53g, for example, when the possession game medium entry replay is performed, the game type and the number of payouts of the game medium paid out (the entry of the possession game medium entry replay) The number of payouts of the previous game type) and the number of withdrawals (subtraction number) of the game medium data of the game type of the boarding source are stored in relation to the card ID. In the possession game medium entry record table 53g, the cumulative value of the number of withdrawals of the possession game medium data for each entry source game type may be stored for each combination of the card ID and the entry destination game type.

In the upper limit value table 53h, the upper limit value for the game medium entry replay set by the game store is stored.
In the game medium management system of the twelfth embodiment, the operation of each part when the player plays a game on the game machine 1 will be described. Here, a case where only the upper limit value shown in FIG. 33B is performed will be described as an example. As described above, the upper limit value shown in FIG. 33B is the upper limit value for the possession / storage game medium entry / replay of the game type, and is the upper limit value for the entry source withdrawal number. Here, it is assumed that replay of a game medium with a general card is prohibited. Therefore, the game medium entry replay includes a holding game medium entry replay using a membership card and a storage game medium entry replay using a membership card.

When a bill is inserted into the inter-unit card processing machine 2 with no card inserted, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 is one of the general cards stored in the inter-unit card processing machine 2. A card ID is temporarily issued, and prepaid value data (in this case, a value corresponding to the amount of the inserted banknote) is temporarily stored in the memory unit 36 in relation to the card ID. Further, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 transmits a processing machine ID indicating its own machine and a payment notification including the card ID and prepaid value data to the card management device 4. When the card management device 4 receives the payment notification, the card management device 4 stores the prepaid value data shown in the payment notification in association with the card ID shown in the payment notification in the card management table 43a. Further, the card management device 4 uses the contents (default value) of the general basic replay availability table 43c (see FIG. 5) and the general basic replay priority as the individual replay availability data and the individual replay priority data, respectively. The contents (default value) of the table 43 g (see FIG. 5) are transmitted to the inter-unit card processor 2.

When a bill is inserted into the inter-unit card processor 2 with the card inserted, the inter-unit card processor 2 puts the inserted bill into the prepaid value data stored in the memory unit 36. Add the value corresponding to the amount. Further, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 includes a processing machine ID indicating its own machine, a card ID of a card inserted in the inter-unit card processing machine 2, and prepaid value data corresponding to the amount of the inserted bill. The payment notification is transmitted to the card management device 4. Upon receiving the payment notification, the card management device 4 updates the prepaid value data by adding the prepaid value data indicated in the payment notification to the prepaid value data associated with the card ID indicated in the payment notification. To do.

When the inter-unit card processor 2 accepts the insertion of a general card or a membership card, it transmits a telegram designated as a destination to the local address of the card management device 4. This message includes the card ID of the card inserted in the machine-to-machine card processor 2, the processing machine ID indicating the own machine, the game type ID for specifying the game type of the machine-to-machine card processor 2, and the card. Includes insert notifications.

When the card management device 4 receives a telegram including a card insertion notification from the inter-unit card processing machine 2, the inter-unit card processing machine processes the game media data for each game type associated with the card ID in the telegram. Send to 2. When the card ID is the card ID of a general card, the card management device 4 transfers the general-purpose individual replay availability data and the general-purpose individual replay priority data corresponding to the card ID to the inter-unit card processor 2. send.

Further, when the card ID is the card ID of the membership card, the card management device 4 sends the member's individual replayability data corresponding to the card ID to the inter-unit card processor 2 and sends a card insertion notification. The including telegram is transmitted to the member management device 5. When the member management device 5 receives the telegram including the card insertion notification, the member management device 5 receives the stored game medium replay data including the password associated with the card ID in the telegram and the stored game medium data for each game type. The data is transmitted to the inter-unit card processor 2 via the card management device 4. Further, the member management device 5 sends the individual replay priority data for members corresponding to the card ID to the inter-unit card processing machine 2 via the card management device 4. Further, the member management device 5 creates data for determining the upper limit limit corresponding to the card ID in order to suppress the replay of entering the game medium exceeding the currently set upper limit value, and manages the card. It is sent to the inter-unit card processor 2 via the device 4.

A method of creating upper limit limit determination data corresponding to the card ID will be described. The member management device 5 has a plurality of types of boarding destinations in FIG. 33B for each boarding source excluding the in-game game type indicated by the game type ID among the plurality of types of boarding sources in FIG. 33B described above. The upper limit values set for each of the game type during the game, the total number of balls (or the total number of medals), and the total number of balls and medals are read from the upper limit value table 53h.

When the game type during the game is a ball of 4 yen, there are 3 types for 4 types of boarding sources (ball 2 yen, ball 1 yen, medal 20 yen, medal 5 yen) excluding the ball 4 yen. Twelve types of upper limit values (number of withdrawals from the entry source) set for each entry destination (4 yen for balls, total for balls and total for balls / medals) are read out. These plurality of types of upper limit values are upper limit values for a plurality of types of boarding replays according to the game type during the game in which the combinations of the boarding source and the boarding destination are different from each other. When only the upper limit value shown in FIG. 33C is set, seven types of entry sources (ball 2 yen, ball 1 yen, ball total, medal 20 yen, medal 5 yen, medal total) excluding the ball 4 yen are set. , Balls and medals total), 7 types of upper limit values (number of payouts to be paid out) set for the 4 yen coins will be read out.

Further, the member management device 5 associates the possession game medium entry record data associated with the card ID in the possession game medium entry record table 53g with the card ID in the storage game medium entry record table 53f. From the storage media entry record data and the upper limit value for the plurality of types of entry replays read from the upper limit value table 53h, up to the upper limit value for each of the plurality of types of entry replays. The remaining number (the value obtained by subtracting the amount of possession / storage game medium data (number of withdrawals from the boarding source) used up to the present by the boarding replay from the upper limit value) is calculated. If the possession / storage game medium boarding replay using the card ID has not been performed at all so far, the remaining number for each of the plurality of types of boarding replays is the corresponding boarding replay. Matches the upper limit. The member management device 5 transmits the calculated remaining number of each of the plurality of types of boarding / replays as data for determining the upper limit limit to the inter-unit card processor 2 via the card management device 4. The member management device 5 acquires the possession game medium data associated with the card ID from the card management device 4 or the like, and adds the possession game medium data and the storage game medium data associated with the card ID. Therefore, the amount of usable holding / storage game medium data may be transmitted to the inter-unit card processor 2 via the card management device 4 as the upper limit limit determination data.

The inter-unit card processor 2 has the game medium data received from the card management device 4 or the member management device 5, the storage game medium replay data (when the inserted card is a membership card), and the individual replay availability data. And the individual replay priority data and the upper limit limit determination data (when the inserted card is a membership card) are stored in the memory unit 36. Then, a telegram including the card ID and the game medium subtraction request is transmitted to the card management device 4. When the card management device 4 receives the possession game medium subtraction request, the card management device 4 sets the possession game medium data specified by the card ID to zero.

When the player performs a game medium lending operation to the machine-to-machine card processing machine 2, the machine-to-machine card processing machine 2 transmits a telegram designated as a destination to the local address of the card management device 4. This telegram includes a card ID of a card (or a temporarily issued card) inserted in the inter-unit card processing machine 2, a processing machine ID indicating its own machine, and a game medium lending request.
When the card management device 4 receives the telegram including the game medium lending request, the card management device 4 subtracts the prepaid value associated with the card ID in the telegram by a predetermined value (for example, 100 degrees in the case of 1 yen = 1 frequency). The card management data is updated, and the game medium lending permission is transmitted to the transmission source's inter-unit card processor 2. The inter-unit card processing machine 2 that has received the game medium lending permission subtracts the prepaid value stored in the memory unit 36 by the predetermined number, and pays out the number (for example, 25) of the game media corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value. Perform processing.

When the counting process of the acquired game medium is performed by the counting unit 27 of each machine based on the operation of the player, the machine-to-machine card processing machine 2 converts the counting value into the game type during the game in the memory unit 36. Add to the corresponding game media data.
When the inter-unit card processor 2 accepts the replay operation, it receives the game medium data for each game type, the storage game medium data for each game type, the game type during the game, the individual replay availability data, and the individual replay priority data. , Data for withdrawing the number of game media according to the number of game media to be paid out by replay, out of the game media data held for each game type and the stored game media data for each game type based on the upper limit limit determination data, etc. Determine (withdrawal source data). However, in this example, when the card ID is the card ID of a general card, only replay of the same-rate holding game medium is permitted, so that the withdrawal source data is limited to the game type being played. Therefore, only when the card ID is the card ID of the membership card, the withdrawal source data is determined in consideration of the upper limit limit determination data. In addition, when the upper limit setting is permitted for the general card and the boarding replay is permitted, even if the card ID is the card ID of the general card, the upper limit limit determination data is taken into consideration. The withdrawal source data is determined. In addition, when the limit based on the above-mentioned minimum number of holdings is set in addition to the limit based on the upper limit value, the data to be withdrawn (data to be withdrawn) is determined in consideration of the above-mentioned minimum number of holdings. .. In this case, even if the upper limit is not reached, if the condition regarding the minimum number of holdings is not satisfied by performing the replay this time, the replay is prohibited.

The twelfth embodiment is characterized in that the upper limit limit determination data is taken into consideration when determining the withdrawal source data. The amount of withdrawal data (number of withdrawals), assuming that the inter-vehicle card processor 2 replays the possession / storage game medium data of a certain game type as the original data. However, if it exceeds any of the remaining numbers for each of the plurality of types of boarding replays in the upper limit limit determination data, the game in which the possession / storage game medium data of the game type is used as the source data. Prohibit media entry replay.

When the withdrawal source data determined by the inter-table card processing machine 2 is the possession game medium data of a certain game type, the inter-unit card processing machine 2 has the said-holding game stored in the memory unit 36. The number of game media corresponding to the number of game media to be paid out is subtracted from the medium data, and the corresponding number of game media is paid out. In addition, when the executed game medium replay is a game medium entry replay (when the game type of the withdrawal source is different from the game type during the game), the machine 2 card processing machine 2 is used. A telegram specified by the local address of the card management device 4 is transmitted. This message includes the card ID of the card inserted in the inter-unit card processor 2, the processor ID indicating the own machine, the game type ID for identifying the game type during the game, and the game of the withdrawal source data. Includes a boarding source game type ID for identifying a species (boarding source game type), the number of withdrawals, and a notification of execution of boarding replay of a game medium.

The card management device 4 transmits a telegram including a notification of execution of replay of the mobile game media from the inter-unit card processor 2 to the member management device 5. When the member management device 5 receives a telegram including a notification of execution of the replay of the player's game media, the member management device 5 has information on the replay of the player's game media included in the telegram. By adding to, the content of the game medium entry record table 53g is updated. As a result, the mobile game media entry record data corresponding to the card ID in the telegram changes. Therefore, the member management device 5 considers the changed mobile game media entry record data and determines the upper limit limit determination data. Is newly created and sent to the inter-unit card processor 2 via the card management device 4. As a result, the upper limit limit determination data stored in the inter-unit card processor 2 is updated.

It is the storage game medium data of the game type with the withdrawal source data determined by the inter-unit card processor 2, and this replay operation was the operation for the first storage game medium replay after the card was inserted. In this case, the inter-unit card processor 2 asks the player to enter a personal identification number, and determines whether the entered personal identification number matches the personal identification number included in the card-related data in the memory unit 36. Confirm.

When the passwords match, the inter-unit card processor 2 transmits a telegram designated as a destination to the local address of the card management device 4. This message includes the card ID of the card inserted in the inter-unit card processing machine 2, the processing machine ID indicating the own machine, the game type ID indicating the game type during the game, and the withdrawal source data (withdrawal source data). Includes a withdrawal source game type ID for specifying the game type of the storage game medium data) and a storage game medium replay request.

The card management device 4 transmits a telegram of a storage game medium replay request from the inter-unit card processor 2 to the member management device 5. When the member management device 5 receives the message including the storage game medium replay request, the member management device 5 uses the withdrawal source game type ID in the message among the storage game media data associated with the card ID in the message. The stored game medium data of the corresponding game type is subtracted by the number of game media corresponding to the number of paid-out game media, and the stored game medium replay data including the subtracted stored game medium data is transmitted to the inter-unit card processor 2. .. Further, when the game type of the withdrawal source data is different from the game type during the game, that is, when the current storage game medium replay request requests the storage game medium entry replay, the card management device 4 Updates the contents of the storage game media entry record table 53f by adding the information regarding the current storage game medium entry replay to the storage game medium entry record table 53f. As a result, the storage game medium entry record data corresponding to the card ID in the telegram changes. Therefore, the member management device 5 considers the changed storage game medium entry record data and sets the upper limit limit determination data. Is newly created and sent to the inter-unit card processor 2 via the card management device 4. As a result, the upper limit limit determination data stored in the inter-unit card processor 2 is updated.

Upon receiving the storage game medium replay data, the inter-unit card processor 2 updates the storage game medium data for each game type and pays out a predetermined number of game media. It is not necessary to confirm the password for the second and subsequent replay operations of the storage game medium. The password may be set to be confirmed every time.
When the inter-unit card processor 2 accepts the card return operation, the inter-unit card processor 2 transmits a telegram including a request for addition of the game medium to the card management device 4. This telegram includes the card ID of the card to be ejected, the processing machine ID indicating the own machine, the game type ID indicating the game type during the game, the game medium data for each game type stored in the memory unit 36, and Includes a request to add a game medium.

When the card management device 4 receives the request for adding the possession game medium, the card management device 4 updates the possession game medium data for each game type associated with the card ID in the telegram to the received game medium data. After that, the inter-unit card processor 2 transmits a card ejection notification to the card management device 4, and ejects the card.
According to the twelfth embodiment described above, it is possible to set various upper limit values described above for the game medium entry replay.

In the twelfth embodiment described above, an example of setting upper limit values such as the amount of money, the number of withdrawals from the entry source, and the number of withdrawals from the entry destination has been shown as a mode for restricting the entry / replay of the game medium. The present invention is not limited to the above, and one or a plurality of such as "number of boarding replays", "use of a predetermined amount of money", "deposit of a predetermined number of game media", and "games for a predetermined time or longer" may be combined.
Further, the device for replaying is not limited to the inter-table card processing machine 2, and may be a replaying machine installed at the island edge of a corner or the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the replay priority data is set, but such setting of the replay priority data is not always necessary.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the game ball is used as the game medium has been described as an example, but it can also be applied to the case where a medal for a slot machine is used.
Further, each of the illustrated configurations is a schematic function, and does not necessarily have to be physically illustrated. That is, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or part of the device is functionally or physically distributed / integrated in an arbitrary unit according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be configured.
Further, the following inventions can be extracted from this specification.
1. 1. Of the management device that manages the counting game medium acquired and counted by the player in the game on the game machine in association with the identification information of the recording medium, and the counting game medium that receives the recording medium and is associated with the recording medium. , Counting game medium normal replay using counting game medium data corresponding to the game type of own device, and counting game medium entry replay using counting game medium data of a game type different from the game type of own device. It is a game medium management system having a replay device capable of
A restriction condition storage means for storing a predetermined restriction condition related to the counting game medium entry replay, and
A game media management system including a replay permissible means for allowing counting game media entry and replay in the replay device within a range of predetermined limiting conditions stored in the restriction condition storage means.
In this configuration, counting game media entry replay in the replay device is permitted within the range of predetermined restriction conditions, so that when operating the game medium entry replay, it is possible to properly maintain the operation of the store. become able to.
2. The replay device is a storage game medium normal replay using the storage game medium data corresponding to the game type of the own device among the storage game media deposited in the game store in association with the identification information of the recording medium. And, it is possible to replay the storage game media using the storage game media data of the game type different from the game type of the own device.
The gaming medium according to "1.", wherein the restriction condition storage means stores common restriction conditions commonly applied to the counting game medium entry replay and the storage game medium entry replay. Management system.
3. 3. The restriction condition storage means stores individual restriction conditions individually applied to either the counting game medium entry replay or the storage game medium entry replay, as described in "2.". Game media management system.
4. When there are a plurality of limiting conditions stored in the limiting condition storage means, the replay permitting means allows replay within a range satisfying the plurality of conditions, "1." to "3." The game media management system described in any one of.
5. The game medium management system according to any one of claims "1." to "4.", wherein the restriction condition storage means stores restriction conditions corresponding to a game type.
6. The game machine includes a first game machine that plays a game using the first game medium of the first form, a second game machine that plays a game using the second game medium of the second form, and the like. Including
The restriction condition storage means stores the restriction conditions relating to the replay of the second game medium using the first game medium or the replay of the first game medium using the second game medium. The game media management system according to any one of "1." to "5.".
7. The gaming medium according to any one of "1." to "6.", wherein the limiting condition set by the limiting condition storage means is a limiting condition for boarding / replay applied to the entire game store. Management system.
8. The recording medium includes a member recording medium possessed by a member who is a player registered as a member in a game store, and a general-purpose recording medium that is temporarily issued and can be used by non-member players.
The restriction condition storage means can individually store the restriction conditions relating to the member recording medium and the restriction conditions relating to the general recording medium, any of "1." to "7.". The game media management system described in.
9. Further provided with a threshold storage means for storing a predetermined threshold value for the game medium to be associated with the recording medium.
The replay permitting means is any of "1." to "8.", which allows the counting game medium to be replayed on condition that the counting game medium after the replay does not fall below the threshold value. The game media management system described in Crab.
10. Of the management device that manages the counting game medium acquired and counted by the player in the game on the game machine in association with the identification information of the recording medium, and the counting game medium that receives the recording medium and is associated with the recording medium. , Counting game medium normal replay using counting game medium data corresponding to the game type of own device, and counting game medium entry replay using counting game medium data of a game type different from the game type of own device. Is a game media management method in a game media management system having a replay device capable of
A restriction condition storage step for storing a predetermined restriction condition related to the counting game medium entry replay, and
A game medium management method including a replay permissible step that allows a counting game medium entry replay in the replay device within a range of a predetermined limiting condition stored in the restricted condition storage step.
In this method, counting game media entry replay in the replay device is permitted within a predetermined restriction condition, so that when operating the game medium entry replay, it is possible to properly maintain the operation of the store. become able to.

1 Game machine 2 Card processing machine 3 Island controller 4 Card management device 5 Member management device 6 Prize exchange device 8 Hall computer

Claims (8)

Of the management device that manages the counting game medium acquired and counted by the player in the game on the game machine in association with the identification information of the recording medium, and the counting game medium that receives the recording medium and is associated with the recording medium. , Counting game medium normal replay using counting game medium data corresponding to the game type of own device, and counting game medium entry replay using counting game medium data of a game type different from the game type of own device. Of the storage game media deposited in the game store in association with the identification information of the recording medium, the storage game medium normal replay using the storage game medium data corresponding to the game type of the own device, and the own device It is a game medium management system having a replay device capable of entering and replaying a storage game medium using storage game medium data of a game type different from the game type .
A restriction condition storage means for storing a predetermined restriction condition related to the counting game medium entry replay, and
Within the predetermined limit conditions stored in the restriction condition storage means, it looks including a replay permitting means for permitting the replay driving into counting game medium in the replay apparatus,
The restriction condition storage means is a game medium management system that stores common restriction conditions that are commonly applied to the counting game medium entry replay and the storage game medium entry replay . The game according to claim 1, wherein the replay permitting means allows replay within a range satisfying the plurality of limiting conditions stored in the limiting condition storage means. Media management system. The game medium management system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the restriction condition storage means stores the restriction conditions according to the game type . The game machine includes a first game machine that plays a game using the first game medium of the first form, a second game machine that plays a game using the second game medium of the second form, and the like. Including
The restriction condition storage means stores the restriction conditions relating to the replay of the second game medium using the first game medium or the replay of the first game medium using the second game medium. in it, the game medium management system according to any one of claims 1-3. The game media management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the restriction condition set by the restriction condition storage means is a restriction condition relating to the boarding / replay applied to the entire game store. .. The recording medium includes a member recording medium possessed by a member who is a player registered as a member in a game store, and a general-purpose recording medium that is temporarily issued and can be used by non-member players.
The restriction condition storage means according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the restriction condition regarding the member recording medium and the restriction condition regarding the general-purpose recording medium can be individually stored. Game media management system. Further provided with a threshold storage means for storing a predetermined threshold value for the game medium to be associated with the recording medium.
The replay permitting means is any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the counting game medium is allowed to be replayed on the condition that the counting game medium after the replay does not fall below the threshold value. The game medium management system described. Of the management device that manages the counting game medium acquired and counted by the player in the game on the game machine in association with the identification information of the recording medium, and the counting game medium that receives the recording medium and is associated with the recording medium. , Counting game medium normal replay using counting game medium data corresponding to the game type of own device, and counting game medium entry replay using counting game medium data of a game type different from the game type of own device. Of the storage game media deposited in the game store in association with the identification information of the recording medium, the storage game medium normal replay using the storage game medium data corresponding to the game type of the own device, and the own device It is a game medium management method in a game medium management system having a replay device capable of entering and replaying a stored game medium using stored game medium data of a game type different from the game type.
A restriction condition storage step for storing a predetermined restriction condition related to the counting game medium entry replay, and
Within the range of the predetermined limiting condition stored in the limiting condition storage step, the replay permitting step that allows the counting game medium entry replay in the replay device is included.
The restriction condition storage step is a game medium management method for storing common restriction conditions commonly applied to the counting game medium entry replay and the storage game medium entry replay .

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