JP6905252B2 - Gaming equipment, gaming systems and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game device, a game system, and a program that issue a recording medium to which the counting result of the game medium is associated.

In the hall where game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines are installed, a game medium counting device for counting game media such as game balls acquired by a player is provided.
In this type of game medium counting device, for example, in the case of a counting device that counts game balls as a counting target, game balls thrown into a hopper formed in a mortar shape sequentially flow into the device from a slot on the bottom surface of the hopper. , Counting is performed by a predetermined counting means (for example, a proximity sensor). The counting result is recorded on a predetermined recording medium such as a paper ticket (receipt), a magnetic card, or an IC card, and is issued and provided to the player (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 4-285577

However, there is room for improvement in such a conventional game medium counting device.

In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming device of the present invention, the first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means, and the counting result of the game medium by the counting means is determined by the first setting means. When the first specific value is less than the first predetermined value to be set, the first recording is performed in the second recording medium issuing means capable of issuing the second recording medium associated with the counting result and the first recording medium issuing means. When the medium is not accepted and the counting result by the counting means is the first predetermined value, the first recording medium is associated with the first recording medium held by the first recording medium issuing means. A control means capable of executing control for issuing the first recording medium from the recording medium issuing means is provided, and the control means is such that the first recording medium is accepted by the first recording medium issuing means and the first recording medium is received. When the value obtained by adding the number of game media indicated by the counting result by the counting means to the number of game media associated with the recording medium is a second specific value less than the second predetermined value set by the second setting means. , It is possible to execute control for preventing the first recording medium issuing means from issuing the first recording medium in a state where the counting result is associated with the first recording medium, and the first recording medium issuing means can execute the first recording medium. Is accepted, and the value obtained by adding the number of game media indicated by the counting result by the counting means to the number of game media associated with the first recording medium is the second predetermined value, the first recording medium. in a state where the count result is associated, executable der the control to issue a first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing unit is, the second recording medium issuing means, the control means, the first recording When the control for issuing the first recording medium is executed from the medium issuing means, the second recording medium is not issued .

It is an overall block diagram of a game system. It is an external view of a counting device and a ball card issuing device. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a counting device. It is a block diagram which shows the control composition of the possession card issuing device. It is a figure which shows the information which is transmitted and received between each device. It is a figure which shows an example of the threshold information. It is a figure which shows the display example in the display part of the receipt issuing apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display example in the display part of the receipt issuing apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display example in the display part of the receipt issuing apparatus. It is a figure explaining an example which determines whether or not to issue a recording medium based on a count result and each threshold value. It is a figure explaining an example of the receipt issued from the receipt issuing part. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation pattern at the time of offline operation. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the recording medium issuing process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which continued with FIG.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the gaming device according to the present invention and the gaming system and program including the gaming device will be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1 including the gaming device according to the present embodiment is composed of a gaming machine 10 such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine, and a plurality of devices.
Examples of the plurality of devices include a game medium lending machine 20, a table management device 30, an island management device 40, a game hall management device 50, a counting device 60, a ball card issuing device 90, a ball management device 100, and a member management device. It is equipped with 110, a receipt issuance history management device 120, and the like.
Each of these devices has a means of communication and is connected so as to be capable of data communication via a predetermined network (for example, a local area network).

Further, the gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment is constructed as a replay system.
The replay system is a system in which the game field can take out the game medium acquired by the player so that the game can be played (replayed) again. For example, in the present embodiment, the game acquired by the player by the game. The medium (acquired game medium) is managed by the ball management device 100 and the member management device 110, and the acquired game medium can be withdrawn from the game medium lending machine 20 so that the game machine 10 can be replayed.
The acquired game medium can also be pulled out by a replay machine (not shown) installed at a predetermined location in the game field (such as the island edge of the game machine island in each game corner).
In addition, the acquired game media include the number of balls held on the day, which is the quantity of the game media acquired on the day by the player (hereinafter, also referred to as the balls held on the day), and the number of balls held by the player (member) on the day before the previous day. There is a number of stored balls, which is the quantity of game media (hereinafter, also referred to as stored balls).
In the present embodiment, the number of balls held on the day is managed by the ball holding management device 100, and the number of stored balls is managed by the member management device 110.

The game medium lending machine 20 is a device installed for each game machine 10, for example, a bill insertion slot 21 for inserting a predetermined bill, and a card insertion slot for inserting a card having a predetermined valuable value. 22 and the like are provided.
Cards include membership cards (equivalent to member recording media and third recording media) that allow the game media acquired by members of the game hall to be deposited or withdrawn at the game hall, and general players who do not have membership registration can use them. There are cards (general recording media, equivalent to the first recording medium) and the like.
The membership card and the general card have a storage area consisting of a non-volatile EEPROM. The membership card has a membership card ID that can uniquely identify the membership card, and the general card uniquely identifies the general card. Possible general card IDs are recorded in advance.
In the present embodiment, predetermined information (counting value, etc.) cannot be written on the membership card, while predetermined information (counting value, etc.) can be written on the general card. When the membership card and the general card are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as "cards", and when the membership card ID and the general card ID are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as "card IDs".

In the game hall to which the game system 1 according to the present embodiment is applied, a game medium lending machine 20 and a game medium lending machine 20 with a counting function for each machine are provided in combination.
The gaming medium lending machine 20 with a counting function for each machine has at least a counting unit (not shown) that counts the game media acquired by the adjacent gaming machine 10 and a payout unit (not shown) that pays out the counted game media and stored balls. ) Etc., and the counting unit can count the game media dropped from the lower plate of the game machine 10 and record the counting result on a general card or record it in association with a membership card and issue it.
The game medium lending machine 20 is attached to the game machine 10 of a model capable of obtaining a large number of balls, while the game medium lending machine 20 with a counting function for each machine is a model of a model in which it is difficult to obtain a large number of balls. It is attached to the game machine 10.
With such an arrangement configuration, in the game island and the game machine 10 where the game medium lending machine 20 is provided, the game media paid out by the game are stored in a ball box and piled up in the aisle of the game hall or the like. Since it is placed in a state, it is possible to appeal to the players the feeling of being out of the ball and enhance their interest in the aisle.

The platform management device 30 is a device installed for each gaming machine 10, and functions as a relay device that inputs signals output from the gaming machine 10 and the gaming medium lending machine 20 and sends them to the island management device 40.
The island management device 40 is a device connected to a plurality of table management devices 30, and functions as a relay device that inputs a signal output from the table management device 30 and sends it to the game hall management device 50.
The game hall management device 50 is a device connected to a plurality of island management devices 40, inputs a signal output from the island management device 40, calculates predetermined information about the game based on this signal, and calculates. The predetermined information is aggregated and managed as game information.

The counting device 60 is a game medium counting device for counting the number of game media acquired by the player through the game, and is divided into a ball counting machine that counts the number of game balls and a medal counting machine that counts the number of medals. It is installed at a predetermined place in the game hall, for example, at the island edge of the game machine island.
The counting device 60 according to the present embodiment is a desktop counting device that can be installed on a table, a table, or the like for installation, and will be described by taking a ball counting machine as an example.
As shown in FIG. 2, the counting device 60 prints the device main body 70 into which the game balls are inserted and the counting value, which is the number of game balls obtained as the counting result, on a receipt (corresponding to the second recording medium). The receipt issuing device 80 is integrally provided to form one counting device.
The detailed configuration of the counting device 60 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 2, the possession card issuing device 90 is connected to the receipt issuing device 80 by a serial cable, and is a device for issuing cards according to the counting result counted by the counting device 60.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the possession card issuing device 90 can insert a membership card or a general card, and also has a card insertion / issuing unit 91 capable of issuing a membership card or a general card, and the inserted card insertion / issuing unit 91. A card reader / writer 92 that reads or writes predetermined information from a card reader / writer 92, and a card stock unit 93 that is provided in communication with the card reader / writer 92 and can hold a plurality of (for example, 100) general cards. Have.
Further, inside the holding ball card issuing device 90, a program for executing various functions included in the receipt issuing device 80, the holding ball management device 100 and the communication unit 94 for transmitting and receiving various information, and the holding ball card issuing device 90. It is composed of a storage unit 95, a CPU, etc. that stores data such as data and counting results, and by reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 95, commands are sent to each unit or it operates by itself to perform various functions. A control unit 96 and the like for controlling the above are built in.

Further, the ball card issuing device 90 (communication unit 94) transmits and receives various information to and from the receipt issuing device 80 (communication unit 85) by serial communication.
For example, the card information (card ID, card type, number of balls held on the day, etc.) related to the general card or membership card read by the card reader / writer 92 is transmitted to the counting device 60.
Further, the counting result (counting value) and the execution command are received from the counting device 60, and the response is returned to the counting device 60. Examples of the execution command transmitted from the counting device 60 include a "general card new issue command", a "general card update issue command", and a "membership card update issue command".

By operating the card insertion / issuing unit 91 as the first recording medium issuing means in the present invention, the control unit 96 performs the following operations in response to the execution command received from the counting device 60.
For example, when the control unit 96 receives the "general card new issue command" from the counting device 60, the control unit 96 transports one of the plurality of general cards held in the card stock unit 93 to the card reader / writer 92. The counting value received from the counting device 60 is recorded, and the card insertion / issuing unit 91 issues the counting value.
Further, when the "general card update issuance command" is received from the counting device 60, the counting value received from the counting device 60 is added to the number of balls held on the day recorded on the general card inserted in the card insertion / issuing unit 91. After adding and writing, the general card will be returned.
In these cases, the control unit 96 causes the ball holding management device 100 to transmit the counting value written on the general card, the counting information including the card ID of the general card, and the like via the communication unit 94. As a result, the counting result counted by the general card user in the counting device 60 is managed by the ball holding management device 100 as the number of balls held on the day.

Further, when the control unit 96 receives the "membership card update issuance command" from the counting device 60, the control unit 96 associates the counting value received from the counting device 60 with the card ID of the member card inserted in the card insertion / issuing unit 91. It is transmitted to the ball management device 100. As a result, the counting result counted by the member card user (member) in the counting device 60 is managed by the ball holding management device 100 as the number of balls held on the day.
By transmitting the counted value to the member management device 110, it is also possible for the member management device 110 to manage the number of balls held on the day by the member.

The ball holding management device 100 is a device having a management function for managing information about the ball held by the player, a communication function for transmitting and receiving information about the ball held with other devices, and the like.
Specifically, the ball holding management device 100 is used when a general card is newly issued by the ball holding card issuing device 90 or when the general card or membership card is returned by the game medium lending machine 20. The card ID and the number of balls held at that time are received from each device, and are stored in association with the card ID as the number of balls held on the day.
Further, when the game medium lending machine 20 receives the same-day ball withdrawal request and the same-day ball reference request from the ball card issuing device 90, the number of same-day balls associated with the card ID is transmitted to each device. ..
Further, the number of balls held on the day stored in the ball management device 100 can be used only on the day when the counting is performed, and when the business on the day is closed, the number of balls held on the day associated with the membership card ID Is transmitted to the member management device 110 and managed as the number of stored balls, and the number of balls held on the day associated with the general card ID becomes invalid.

The member management device 110 is a device having a management function for managing information about a player (member), a communication function for transmitting and receiving information about a member with another device, and the like.
The member management device 110 stores member information aggregated for each member of the amusement park. The member information is composed of, for example, a member card ID associated with items such as the number of stored balls, a member PIN, a name, an address, and a game history.
Further, when the member management device 110 receives a request for withdrawing stored balls from the game medium lending machine 20 and a request for referencing the stored balls from the receipt issuing device 80, the member management device 110 causes each device to store the number of stored balls in association with the membership card ID. Send.
When a player withdraws a stored ball from the game medium lending machine 20, the difference obtained by subtracting a predetermined value from the number of stored balls corresponding to the membership card ID is updated and stored as a new number of stored balls. ..

The receipt issuing history management device 120 is a device that manages information when a receipt is issued as a counting result in the receipt issuing device 80.
Specifically, the receipt issuance history management device 120 receives the receipt issuance information including the issue date / time, the count value, the device number, and the like from the receipt issuance device 80 after the receipt is issued.
When the receipt issuance history management device 120 receives a reference request from an external device (a prize exchange device (POS terminal) or a game hall management device 50), the receipt issuance history management device 120 transmits the receipt issuance information to each device.

In the gaming system 1 having such a configuration, there are various forms and types of gaming devices according to the present invention. In the present embodiment, the counting device 60 is exemplified as a gaming device, and the following These configurations and functions will be described in detail in.

[Counting device]
As shown in FIG. 2, the counting device 60 of the present embodiment integrally comprises the device main body 70 and the receipt issuing device 80.
As shown in FIG. 2, the device main body 70 includes a mortar-shaped hopper 72 opened on the upper surface of the device, and a game ball thrown into the hopper 72 falls and rolls toward a slot arranged on the bottom surface of the hopper. Then, the game balls are sequentially inserted and flowed into the device through the insertion port. After that, while being divided and rectified by a plurality of flow paths (lanes) in the device, the counting is guided by a plurality of sensors (counting sensor unit 71) for detecting the game ball.
Further, the device main body 70 is provided with a shutter 73 that is driven by a predetermined driving means to open / close the slot to limit / regulate the inflow of the game ball into the device, such as a clerk at the game hall. The shutter 73 is opened in the presence of the user to perform counting processing.
Further, on the front surface of the apparatus main body 70, a surplus ball returning portion 74 for discharging the surplus ball is provided.

The counting sensor unit 71 operates as an example of the counting means according to the present invention, is arranged inside the device main body 70, and detects game balls flowing down from each of a plurality of flow paths via a slot, for example, a plurality of proximity. It consists of a sensor.
The detection signal from each proximity sensor is transmitted to the control unit 87 of the receipt issuing device 80, and the control unit 87 counts the number of inputs and calculates it as the count value of the game ball.
Then, the counting result in the counting sensor unit 71 is recorded on the receipt by the receipt issuing unit 82, which will be described later, or is written on the general card by the card reader / writer 92 of the ball holding card issuing device 90.

As shown in FIG. 2, the receipt issuing device 80 includes a display unit 81, a receipt issuing unit 82, a remote control light receiving unit 83, and a front cover unit 84.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the receipt issuing device 80 includes a communication unit 85, a storage unit 86, and a control unit 87 inside the device.

The display unit 81 is composed of a touch panel (corresponding to an operation means) capable of accepting operations by a clerk of a game hall, etc., and has a display function for displaying information on the panel and an operation area on the panel is touch-operated. This provides a setting function (corresponding to the first setting means, the second setting means, and the third setting means) for setting information according to the operation.
For example, the display unit 81 displays the counted values of the counted game balls, touch-operable operation buttons, error information, various setting contents, and the like.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, a "standby screen" is displayed in the standby state as a state in which counting is not performed, and when a game ball is thrown into the hopper 72 in this standby state, The “counting screen” shown in FIG. 7B is displayed.
On the "counting screen", a display is performed based on the detection signal sent from the counting sensor unit 71, the number of balls being counted is displayed in real time, and when counting is completed, the "counting" shown in FIG. 7 (c) is displayed. "Confirmation screen" is displayed. On this "counting confirmation screen", a counting value indicating the counting result and, for example, a "all" button are displayed.
This "counting confirmation screen" is displayed, for example, in a state in which a predetermined period (about 5 seconds) has elapsed since the counting sensor unit 71 stopped detecting the game ball (hereinafter, this state is referred to as "after the counting is confirmed". Also called).
Then, when a clerk of the amusement park or the like touches the "all" button on the "counting confirmation screen", the "issuing screen" shown in FIG. 7D is displayed, and the receipt issuing unit 82 issues a receipt. The number of balls printed on the receipt is displayed on the "issue screen".

The operation buttons (operation information) displayed on the "counting confirmation screen" are displayed when the counting is confirmed. In addition to the above-mentioned "all" button (corresponding to the first operation information), for example, "holding ball" button (corresponding to the second operation information), "storing ball" button (corresponding to the third operation information), "return" Buttons etc. are displayed.
The "possessed ball" button counts the number of balls held on the day of the general card or membership card accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 when the counting result is written on the general card and issued by the card insertion / issuing unit 91. It is operated when adding the results (see FIG. 8).
The "ball storage" button is operated when adding the counting result to the number of stored balls of the membership card accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 (see FIG. 9).

The "Return" button is operated when the number of balls that does not reach the minimum number of special prizes (for example, 250 balls) corresponding to the minimum number of balls that can be exchanged for special prizes is returned from the surplus ball return unit 74 as surplus balls. Will be done.
For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, if the "return" button is touch-operated while the "return" button is displayed after the counting is confirmed, the remaining number of the counting results (255 balls) is 5 The balls (255 balls-250 balls) are returned from the surplus ball return unit 74, and 250 balls are written on a general card and issued.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, if the "return" button is touch-operated while the "return" button is displayed after the counting is confirmed, the remaining number of the counting results (255 balls) is 5 The balls (255 balls-250 balls) are returned from the surplus ball return unit 74, and 250 balls are issued in association with the membership card.
By returning the fractional balls that are less than the exchange for the special prize in this way, the player can use the fractional balls again for the game.
Whether or not the "return" button can be displayed can be set for each counting device 60. For example, if "valid" is set by setting "valid" or "disabled" from the display unit 81 in the setting mode in which various settings of the counting device 60 are possible, the remainder of the counting result is left over. When a ball is generated, a "return" button is displayed (see FIGS. 7 to 9).

By setting a minimum number of recording units in addition to the minimum number of special prizes (250 balls), only the counting results that are less than the minimum number of recording units may be returned.
For example, when the minimum number of recording units is set to 25, when the counting result is 155, the value (150) divisible by the minimum number of recording units of 25 is printed on the receipt and issued, and the remaining value (remaining value (150)). 5 balls) may be returned from the surplus ball returning unit 74.

Further, the display mode on the display unit 81 differs depending on the counting value, the type of card accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91, and the presence or absence of the card.
For example, in the standby state where counting is not performed (“standby screen”), the background color is displayed as “blue”.
If the card is not accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 and the counting result (counting value) is less than the minimum number of special prizes (250 balls), the background color is displayed in "blue" and the counting result is displayed. When the (counting value) is equal to or greater than the minimum number of special prizes (250 balls), the background color is displayed as "orange".
Further, when the card is accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91, the background color is displayed as "yellow".
As described above, since the display mode on the display unit 81 differs depending on the counting value, the type of card, and the presence or absence of the card, the clerk at the amusement park can recognize the counting state at a glance.
The display mode on the display unit 81 is not limited to this, and the color and shape of the displayed operation buttons, the color and shape of the character information, and the like may be different.

The receipt issuing unit 82 operates as an example of the second recording medium issuing means according to the present invention, and is a printing means capable of printing and issuing the counting result of the game balls counted by the counting sensor unit 71 on a paper receipt. (For example, a printer).
The receipt issuance by the receipt issuing unit 82 is performed by operating the "all" button displayed on the display unit 81.
Further, on the receipt, for example, as shown in FIG. 11A, a store name, a count value, a bar code in which the count value is coded, an issue date and time, and the like are printed.

The remote control light receiving unit 83 is a receiving unit that receives a predetermined signal wirelessly transmitted from the remote control R possessed by the clerk of the amusement park.
In the present embodiment, the type of recording medium for recording the counting result can be changed according to the operation from the remote controller R.
Specifically, even if the counting result can be issued by the receipt, it can be changed to the state where it can be newly issued by the general card on condition that the clerk of the game hall operates the remote controller R. On the contrary, even if the counting result can be newly issued by a general card, it can be changed to a state where it can be issued by a receipt on condition that the clerk of the amusement park operates the remote controller R.

The front cover unit 84 is a cover body that can be opened and closed so as to cover the display unit 81 and the receipt issuing unit 82. The front cover unit 84 is unlocked by a key possessed by a clerk at the amusement park, and the front cover unit 84 is opened. The inside of the receipt issuing device 80 can be accessed, and maintenance and repair of failures can be performed.

The communication unit 85 is, for example, a communication means for communicating with the ball card issuing device 90, the receipt issuing history management device 120, and the game hall management device 50.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the counting result (counting value) counted by the counting device 60 is transmitted to the ball card issuing device 90. Further, after the receipt is issued, the receipt issuance information including the count value printed on the receipt is transmitted to the receipt issuance history management device 120.
In addition, the card information read by the card reader / writer 92 is received from the ball card issuing device 90 (communication unit 94). For example, when the "storing ball" button is operated with the membership card inserted, counting information including the membership card ID and the counting value counted by the counting device 60 is transmitted via the receipt issuance history management device 120. It is transmitted to the member management device 110.
As a result, the counting result counted by the counting device 60 is managed by the member management device 110 as the number of stored balls.

The storage unit 86 is a storage means for storing programs and data for executing various functions included in the counting device 60, and stores, for example, a counting value, various set values, and the like.
The storage unit 86 of the present embodiment stores threshold information.
The threshold information is composed of a plurality of threshold values that are referred to when comparing the magnitude with the count value counted by the counting device 60, and it is determined whether or not to record the count value on the recording medium according to the comparison result. NS.
The threshold value is set in advance by the clerk of the amusement park, and can be set from the display unit 81 during the setting mode included in the counting device 60.
For example, as shown in FIG. 6, "first threshold value (corresponding to the first predetermined value, predetermined value)", "second threshold value (corresponding to the second predetermined value)", "third threshold value (corresponding to the third predetermined value)". Equivalent) ”,“ 4th threshold (corresponding to 3rd predetermined value) ”and the like.

The "first threshold" is the minimum number of balls required when a counting result (counting value) is written in the general card held in the card stock unit 93 and a new card is issued when the general card is not accepted. It consists of the minimum number of general cards issued).
For example, "250 balls" corresponding to the minimum number of special prizes are set.
The "second threshold value" consists of the minimum number of balls (minimum number of general card renewal balls) required when writing a counting result (counting value) to the general card and updating it when a general card is accepted.
For example, like the "first threshold", "250 balls" corresponding to the minimum number of special prizes are set.
The "third threshold" is the minimum number of balls required to update by adding the counting result (counting value) to the number of balls held on the day associated with the membership card when the membership card is accepted. It consists of (minimum number of membership card renewal balls).
The "fourth threshold" is the minimum number of balls (minimum) required when updating by adding the counting result (counting value) to the number of stored balls associated with the membership card when accepting a membership card. It consists of the number of balls that can be stored).
The "third threshold value" and the "fourth threshold value" may be managed by the member management device 110. In this case, when comparing the magnitude of the count value counted by the counting device 60 with the "third threshold" or "fourth threshold", the "third threshold" or "fourth threshold" is received from the member management device 110. You may compare the size. Alternatively, when comparing the magnitude of the count value counted by the counting device 60 with the "third threshold" or "fourth threshold", the "third threshold" or "fourth threshold" is transmitted to the member management device 110. Then, the member management device 110 may compare the size, and the counting device 60 may receive the result.
Further, the threshold value is not limited to four, and four or more threshold values may be provided, or a plurality of threshold values may be collectively set as three or less threshold values. Further, the numerical value set for each threshold value can be arbitrarily changed.

In addition, membership card transaction setting information is stored in the storage unit 86.
The membership card transaction setting information is information for setting whether to manage the counted value as a possession ball or a storage ball on the day when the membership card is accepted by the card reader / writer 92.
Specifically, the membership card transaction setting flag is stored, and "0" indicating the possessed ball and "1" indicating the stored ball are stored. When "0" is set, the counted value is managed as a ball held on the day, and when "1" is set, the counted value is managed as a stored ball.

The control unit 87 is a control means configured as a computer that controls each unit of the counting device 60.
The control unit 87 sends a command to each component of the counting device 60 by reading and executing the program stored in the storage unit 86, or operates by itself to execute and control various functions of the counting device 60. do.
For example, the control unit 87 counts the detection signal input from the counting sensor unit 71, and the receipt issuing unit 82 detects the touch operation of the operation buttons (“all” buttons) displayed on the display unit 81. The basic operation of the counting device 60 is to issue a receipt.
Further, the control unit 87 sends a command (execution command) to each component of the ball holding card issuing device 90, and controls various functions of the holding ball card issuing device 90 so as to be executable.
For example, the control unit 87 counts the detection signal input from the counting sensor unit 71, and inserts and issues a card based on the detection of the touch operation of the operation button (“holding ball” button) displayed on the display unit 81. The basic operation of the ball-holding card issuing device 90, that is, a new general card is issued from the unit 91, is performed.
Further, the control unit 87 performs the following characteristic operations while performing the above basic operations.

The control unit 87 determines the recording medium to be issued in association with the count value according to the count result (count value) of the detection signal input from the count sensor unit 71.
Specifically, a recording medium to be issued based on whether or not the card is accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 of the ball card issuing device 90 and the magnitude comparison between the count value and each threshold value (see FIG. 6) is determined. decide.
Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to FIG.
In the following description, it is assumed that the numerical value shown in FIG. 6 is set as the threshold value.
In addition, it is assumed that the display of the "return" button is set to "invalid".

(1) In the case of "card: no reception, counting value <first threshold value" The control unit 87 has not received a general card or a membership card in the card insertion / issuing unit 91 of the ball card issuing device 90, and When it is determined that the counting result (counting value) of the game medium is less than the first threshold value, the receipt issuing unit 82 issues a receipt recording the counting value.
For example, when the count value after the count is confirmed is "155 balls", since this count value is a numerical value less than the first threshold value (250 balls) (corresponding to the first specific value and the specific value), the display unit 81. The "All" button is displayed. Then, when the "all" button is touch-operated, the receipt issuing unit 82 issues a receipt on which the count value (155 balls) is printed.

(2) In the case of "card: no reception, counting value ≥ first threshold value" The control unit 87 has not received a general card or a membership card in the card insertion / issuing unit 91, and the counting result of the game medium ( When it is determined that the count value) is equal to or higher than the first threshold value, the card insertion / issuing unit 91 newly issues a general card on which the count value is written.
For example, when the count value after the count is confirmed is "255 balls", since this count value is a value equal to or higher than the first threshold value (250 balls), the "hold ball" button is displayed on the display unit 81. .. Then, when the "holding ball" button is touch-operated, a "general card new issue command" is transmitted to the holding ball card issuing device 90, and one general card held in the card stock unit 93 is a card reader. -It is conveyed to the writer 92 and issued from the card insertion / issuing unit 91 in a state where the count value is written.

(3) In the case of "general card: accepted, count value + number of balls held on the day <second threshold value" In the control unit 87, the general card is accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91, and the general card is used. If it is determined that the value obtained by adding the counting result (counting value) of the game medium to the recorded number of balls held on the day (hereinafter, also referred to as the total value) is less than the second threshold value, the total is added to this general card. It is returned from the card insertion / issuing unit 91 without writing the numerical value. That is, it is controlled so that the card is not issued by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 in a state where the count value is written on the accepted general card.
For example, if the count value after the count is confirmed is "155 balls" and the number of balls held on the day in the general card is "50 balls", the total value (205 balls) is less than the second threshold value (250 balls). Since it is (corresponding to the second specific value), an error (holding ball update lower limit error) is displayed on the display unit 81, and the general card accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 has a count value. It will be returned without being written.

(4) In the case of "general card: accepted, count value + number of balls held on the day ≥ second threshold value" In the control unit 87, the general card is accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91, and the general card is used. If it is determined that the value obtained by adding the counting result (counting value) of the game medium to the recorded number of balls held on the day is equal to or higher than the second threshold value, the counting value is added to the number of balls held on the day of this general card. And renew it, and return the renewed general card from the card insertion / issuing unit 91.
For example, if the count value after the count is confirmed is "155 balls" and the number of balls held on the day in the general card is "200 balls", the total value (355 balls) is a value equal to or higher than the second threshold value (250 balls). Therefore, the "holding ball" button is displayed on the display unit 81. Then, when the "holding ball" button is touch-operated, a "general card update issuance command" is transmitted to the holding ball card issuing device 90, and the number of balls held on the day of the general card accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91. It is returned from the card insertion / issuing unit 91 in a state where the count value is added to and written.

In this way, when the general card is not accepted and the counting result does not reach the first threshold value, the counting result is printed on the receipt and issued instead of being newly issued by writing the counting result on the general card. ((1) in FIG. 10).
In addition, if a general card is accepted and the total value of the counting result and the number of balls held on the day is less than the second threshold value, the counting result is written to the accepted general card and is not updated. ((3) in FIG. 10).
That is, writing of the counting result to the general card is permitted only when a specific condition is satisfied.
Generally, a general card has a certain manufacturing cost, and if it is taken back to the player or discarded, it will cause a loss to the game hall. In addition, if a small number of balls are recorded on a general card but the card is discarded, it is a loss for the player.
In the present embodiment, since the number of balls less than the minimum number of balls (first threshold value) that can be exchanged for a special prize is not recorded and issued on the general card, the player holding the general card exchanges the prize. It is possible to prevent the general card from being taken back or destroyed without doing so.
As a result, it is possible to prevent a loss for the amusement park and the player.

(5) In the case of "membership card: accepted, count value <third threshold value" In the control unit 87, the membership card is accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91, and the membership card transaction setting flag is set to "0: possession ball". Is set, and it is determined that the value obtained by adding the counting result (counting value) of the game medium to the number of balls held on the day associated with this membership card is less than the third threshold value. If this is the case, the membership card will be returned from the card insertion / issuing unit 91 without associating the count value with the membership card.
For example, if the count value after the count is confirmed is "155 balls" and the number of balls held on the day associated with the membership card is "50 balls", the total value (205 balls) is the third threshold value (250 balls). ), Since the value is less than (corresponding to the third specific value), an error (holding ball update lower limit error) is displayed on the display unit 81, and the membership card accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 is displayed. Will be returned.

(6) In the case of "membership card: accepted, count value ≥ 3rd threshold value" In the control unit 87, the membership card is accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91, and the membership card transaction setting flag is set to "0: possession ball". Is set, and it is determined that the value obtained by adding the counting result (counting value) of the game medium to the number of balls held on the day associated with this membership card is equal to or higher than the third threshold value. If this is the case, the counted value is added to the number of balls held on the day associated with this membership card, and the updated membership card is returned from the card insertion / issuing unit 91.
For example, if the count value after the count is confirmed is "155 balls" and the number of balls held on the day associated with the membership card is "200 balls", the total value (355 balls) is the third threshold value (250 balls). ) Since the numerical value is equal to or greater than the above, the "holding ball" button is displayed on the display unit 81. Then, when the "holding ball" button is touch-operated, a "membership card update issuance command" is sent to the holding ball card issuing device 90, and the total number of balls held on the day associated with the accepted membership card is counted. The numerical value is added (stored in the ball management device 100) and returned from the card insertion / issuing unit 91.

(7) In the case of "membership card: accepted, count value <fourth threshold value" In the control unit 87, the membership card is accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91, and the membership card transaction setting flag is "1: stored ball". Is set, and it is determined that the value obtained by adding the counting result (counting value) of the game medium to the number of stored balls associated with this membership card is less than the fourth threshold value. Returns from the card insertion / issuing unit 91 without associating the count value with the membership card.
For example, if the count value after the count is confirmed is "155 balls" and the number of stored balls associated with the membership card is "50 balls", the total value (205 balls) is less than the fourth threshold value (250 balls). Since the numerical value is, an error (minimum number of balls that can be stored) is displayed on the display unit 81, and the membership card accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 is returned.

(8) In the case of "membership card: accepted, count value ≥ 4th threshold value" In the control unit 87, the membership card is accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91, and the membership card transaction setting flag is "1: stored ball". Is set, and it is determined that the value obtained by adding the counting result (counting value) of the game medium to the number of stored balls associated with this membership card is equal to or higher than the fourth threshold value. Adds the counted value to the number of stored balls associated with the membership card, and returns the updated membership card from the card insertion / issuing unit 91.
For example, if the count value after the count is confirmed is "155 balls" and the number of balls held on the day associated with the membership card is "2000 balls", the total value (2155 balls) is the fourth threshold value (250 balls). ) Since the numerical value is equal to or greater than the above, the “ball storage” button is displayed on the display unit 81. Then, when the "ball storage" button is touch-operated, the count value is added to the number of stored balls associated with the accepted membership card (stored in the member management device 110), and the card insertion / issuing unit 91 Will be returned from.

Further, in the above-mentioned (3) and (4), the value obtained by adding the counting result (counting value) of the game medium to the number of balls held on the day recorded on the general card while the general card is accepted. Although the case where the (total value) and the second threshold value are compared has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the count value and the second threshold value may be compared. That is, instead of "counting value + number of balls held on the day <second threshold value", "counting value <second threshold value" is set, and instead of "counting value + number of balls held on the day ≥ second threshold value", "counting value ≥ second threshold value". It may be a "threshold value".
In this case, if the count value is a numerical value (second specific value) less than the second threshold value (250 balls), an error (holding ball) is displayed on the display unit 81 as in the above-mentioned (3) and (4). (Update lower limit error) is displayed, and when the count value is a numerical value equal to or higher than the second threshold value (250 balls), the “holding ball” button is displayed on the display unit 81.

Further, by changing the numerical value of each threshold value, it is possible to perform processing according to the operation method of the amusement park.
For example, in the case of an operation in which a general card is accepted and the general card is always allowed to write the counting result, by setting the second threshold value to "1", the "counting value +" is always obtained. Since "the number of balls held on the day ≥ the second threshold value" is established and the "balls held" button is displayed, the counting result is written on the general card regardless of the counting result.
In addition, in the case of operation that always allows the counting result to be added to the number of balls held or stored on the day corresponding to the membership card while the membership card is accepted, the third threshold value is set to "1". By setting, "counting value + number of balls held on the day ≥ 3rd threshold" is always established and the "balls held" button is displayed, so the counting result is added to the number of balls held on the day regardless of the counting result. It will be. In addition, by setting the 4th threshold value to "1", "count value + number of stored balls ≥ 4th threshold" is always established and the "stored balls" button is displayed, so that the number of stored balls is counted regardless of the counting result. The results will be added.
In addition, in the case of an operation in which the counting result is always written and issued on a general card without being printed on the receipt and issued, the counting result is set by setting both the first threshold value and the second threshold value to "1". Regardless of this, new issuance of general cards and renewal issuance of general cards will always be carried out.
On the contrary, in the case of the operation in which the counting result is always printed on the receipt and issued without writing it on the general card, both the first threshold value and the second threshold value should be set as, for example, "99999999". Therefore, regardless of the counting result, the receipt will always be issued.

Further, the control unit 87 operates as an example of the changing means according to the present invention, and changes the type of recording medium for recording and issuing the counting result based on the operation of the remote controller R possessed by the clerk of the amusement park.
Specifically, when the control unit 87 records the counting result on a receipt and can issue it, and receives a signal from the remote controller R instructing the change of the recording medium via the remote controller light receiving unit 83, the control unit 87 counts. Record the result on a general card and switch to a new issuable state.
For example, as in the case of (1) above, even if the counting result can be printed on the receipt and issued, the counting result can be written on the general card and issued by the remote control operation by the clerk. be able to.
That is, even if the counting result (counting value) is less than the first threshold value, the counting value can be recorded on a new general card and issued.

On the contrary, when the counting result is recorded on a general card and a new issue can be issued, when a signal instructing the change of the recording medium is received from the remote controller R via the remote controller light receiving unit 83, the counting result is obtained. Is recorded on the receipt and switched to a state where it can be issued.
For example, as in the case of (2) above, even if the counting result can be written on a new general card and issued, the counting result can be printed on the receipt and issued by the remote control operation of the clerk. Can be.
That is, even if the counting result (counting value) is equal to or higher than the first threshold value, the counting value can be printed on the receipt and issued.

As a result, in the amusement park, the recording medium for recording the counting result can be temporarily switched and issued.
In addition, when the player wishes to exchange a small amount of prize (juice (for example, 50 balls), etc.) by such an operation, the issue is changed from the receipt issue to the general card issue by the remote control operation after the start of counting. , The clerk of the game hall does not need to throw the game ball into the hopper 72 so that the number of balls is exactly 50, and can throw the number of balls to be about 50. That is, the game balls counted in excess of 50 balls can be recorded on a general card and returned to the player so that they can be used for the game, so that the labor of the clerk at the time of exchanging a small amount of prizes can be reduced.
It is preferable that such remote control operation can be performed after the counting of the game medium is started. Not limited to this, the remote control operation may be enabled before counting.

In this way, even if the counting result can be issued by either the receipt or the general card, the counting result can be changed so that the counting result can be issued by the other recording medium by operating the remote controller R. ..
As a result, regardless of the counting result, it is possible to meet the request of the player or the clerk of the game hall who wants to issue with either recording medium.
Further, even if either the receipt issuing unit 82 or the card insertion / issuing unit 91 fails, the counting result can be issued by the other recording medium by using this switching function.

Further, the control unit 87 operates as an example of the regulatory means according to the present invention, and in a state where a general card is accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91, a signal instructing a change of the recording medium is sent by operating the remote controller R. Even if it is received, the change of the recording medium to be issued is regulated.
That is, in the state where the general card is inserted into the card insertion / issuing unit 91, the change of the recording medium by the remote control operation described above is prohibited, while the general card is not inserted into the card insertion / issuing unit 91. In the state, that is, in the state where the counting result can be issued by the receipt and the counting result can be newly issued by the general card, the change of the recording medium by the remote control operation is permitted.
As a result, a receipt recording the counting result is not issued with the general card possessed by the player inserted into the card insertion / issuing unit 91, so that the counting result is recorded on either the general card or the receipt. It is possible to prevent the player from being suspicious of whether or not the card has been played.
Not limited to this, even when the general card is inserted into the card insertion / issuing unit 91, the change of the recording medium by remote control operation may be permitted, and the general card is not inserted into the card insertion / issuing unit 91. The change may be prohibited in the state.

[Offline operation]
The counting device 60 has two modes: an online mode in which the network communication state is normal and is a normal operation mode, and an offline mode in which the network communication state is abnormal for some reason and is a temporary operation mode. It has a street operation format.
The counting device 60 switches to the offline mode when the communication state with the receipt issuing history management device 120 is abnormal.
In the offline mode, an offline receipt is issued, and as shown in FIG. 11B, the receipt (hereinafter, also referred to as an online receipt) (hereinafter, also referred to as an online receipt) is the same as the receipt (hereinafter, also referred to as an online receipt) except that the count value is underlined. The information is printed.
Further, in the offline mode, the background color of the display unit 81 is displayed in a color different from that in the online mode, so that it can be distinguished from the online mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, an operation pattern according to the communication state of the route A, the route B, and the route C (see FIG. 5) will be described.
As described above, when the communication state of the route A is abnormal, the counting device 60 is executed in the offline mode, and the receipt issuing unit 82 issues an offline receipt (patterns (5) to (8)).
When the communication states of routes A, B, and C are all normal, the counting device 60 is executed in the online mode, an online receipt is issued from the receipt issuing unit 82, a new general card is issued, and a general card is issued. Issuance of renewal and renewal of membership card are also performed normally (Pattern (1)).

On the other hand, when the communication state of the path B or the path C is abnormal, the counting device 60 and the ball holding card issuing device 90 or the holding ball card issuing device 90 and the holding ball management device 100 cannot communicate with each other. , New issuance of general cards, renewal issuance of general cards, and renewal issuance of membership cards are not performed (patterns (2) to (4), patterns (6) to (8)).
If a general card or membership card is inserted into the card insertion / issuing unit 91 in this state, the card is returned and an error is displayed on the display unit 81 (“card issuing machine connection error” or “card issuing machine connection error” or “ "Mochidama server offline error") is displayed.
If the communication status of route B or route C becomes abnormal during the writing process to the general card (new issuance, update issuance), the general card is ejected and an error is displayed (issue of a ball). An error or a card update error) is made. In this case, a confirmation-required receipt is issued from the receipt issuing unit 82, and as shown in FIG. 11 (c), there is no description of the barcode, character information indicating an abnormality in the ball possession, and character information prompting confirmation of the number of balls possessed. , Count value, etc. are printed.

Further, when the communication state is abnormal only in the path C, the counting result (counting value) is stored because the counting device 60 and the receipt issuance history management device 120 (member management device 110) can communicate with each other. The ball storage process to be added to the number is normally performed (pattern (3)). If the communication state of the route C is abnormal, the ball storage process may not be executed.
Further, when the communication state of only the path A is abnormal, as described above, the counting device 60 is executed in the offline mode, an offline receipt is issued, and the counting device 60, the ball card issuing device 90, and the holding device 90 are held. Since the ball card issuing device 90 and the holding ball management device 110 are in a state where communication is possible, new issuance of a general card, renewal issuance of a general card, and renewal issuance of a membership card are normally performed (pattern (5)). ..

[Recording medium issuance process]
Next, as a characteristic operation of the counting device 60 according to the present embodiment, the recording medium issuing process executed by the control unit 87 of the counting device 60 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 13 and 14.

The control unit 87 of the counting device 60 monitors the presence or absence of counting of game balls in the standby state (S1).
When it is determined that the number of game balls has been counted (S1-Yes), it is determined whether or not a general card or a membership card is accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 of the possession card issuing device 90 (S2). ..
When it is determined that the card is not accepted (S2-No), it is determined whether or not the count value after the count is confirmed is a numerical value less than the first threshold value (first specific value) (S3).
When it is determined that the count value is the first specific value (S3-Yes), the display unit 81 displays the "all" button (S4).
Next, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation of the "all" button (S5).
When it is determined that the touch operation of the "all" button has been performed (S5-Yes), the receipt issuing unit 82 issues a receipt on which the count value is printed (S6), and the process ends.

In S5, when the "all" button is not touched (S5-No), it is determined from the remote controller R possessed by the clerk whether or not there is a signal instructing the change of the recording medium (S7). That is, it is determined whether or not the operation of switching from the issuance by the receipt to the new issuance by the general card is performed by the remote control operation.
When it is determined that the remote control operation has been performed (S7-Yes), the display unit 81 is displayed with the "holding ball" button (S8).
Next, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation of the "holding ball" button (S9).
When it is determined that the touch operation of the "holding ball" button has been performed (S9-Yes), the count value and the "general card new issue command" are transmitted to the ball card issuing device 90 (S10), and the process ends. ..

On the other hand, in S3, when it is determined that the count value is not the first specific value (S3-No), that is, when it is determined that the count value is a value equal to or higher than the first threshold value, the display unit 81 "holds". Display the "ball" button (S11).
Next, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation of the "holding ball" button (S12), and if it is determined that the touch operation of the "holding ball" button has been performed (S12-Yes), the count value and the "general card new issue command" are used. The button is transmitted to the ball card issuing device 90 (S13), and the process is completed. As a result, the general card held in the card stock unit 93 of the card issuing device 90 is conveyed to the card reader / writer 92, the counted value is written, and the general card is newly inserted from the card insertion / issuing unit 91. Is issued to.

In S12, when the "holding ball" button is not touched (S12-No), it is determined from the remote controller R possessed by the clerk whether or not there is a signal instructing the change of the recording medium (S14). That is, it is determined whether or not the operation of switching from the new issuance by the general card to the issuance by the receipt is performed by the remote control operation.
When it is determined that the remote control operation has been performed (S14-Yes), the "all" button is displayed on the display unit 81 (S15).
Next, it was determined whether or not the "all" button was touched (S16), and when it was determined that the "all" button was touched (S16-Yes), the count value was printed from the receipt issuing unit 82. A receipt is issued (S17), and the process ends.

In S2, when it is determined that the card is accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 of the ball holding card issuing device 90 (S2-Yes), the card information (card ID) related to this card is transmitted from the holding ball card issuing device 90. , Card type, number of balls on the day, etc.).
Next, the type of accepted card is determined (S18).
When it is determined that the general card is accepted (S18-Yes), the "counting confirmation screen" is displayed on the display unit 81 after the counting is confirmed, and the counting value indicating the counting result and the "holding ball" button are displayed. (S19).
Next, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation of the "holding ball" button (S20), and if it is determined that the touch operation of the "holding ball" button has been performed (S20-Yes), the day recorded on this general card is recorded. It is determined whether or not the value (total value) obtained by adding the count value after the count is confirmed to the number of balls held is a value less than the second threshold value (second specific value) (S21). On the other hand, while the "holding ball" button is not touch-operated (S20-No), a game ball can be additionally thrown into the hopper 72 to increase the count value.
When it is determined in S21 that the total value is the second specific value (S21-Yes), the display unit 81 is made to display an error (holding ball update lower limit error) (S22).
Further, a command for ejecting the general card is transmitted to the ball card issuing device 90 (S23). As a result, the general card accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 of the card issuing device 90 is returned in a state where the count value is not written.

On the other hand, in S21, when it is determined that the total value is not the second specific value (S21-No), that is, when it is determined that the total value is a value equal to or higher than the second threshold value, the count value and the "general card" The "update issuance command" is transmitted to the ball card issuing device 90 (S24), and the process is terminated. As a result, the counted value is added to the number of balls held on the day of the accepted general card and written, and the updated general card is returned from the card insertion / issuing unit 91.

When it is determined in S18 that the membership card is accepted (S18-No), it is determined whether or not "0: possession ball" is set in the membership card transaction setting flag as shown in FIG. (S25).
If it is determined that "0: possession ball" is set in the member card transaction setting flag (S25-Yes), the "counting confirmation screen" is displayed on the display unit 81 after the counting is confirmed, and the total indicating the counting result is shown. The numerical value and the "holding ball" button are displayed (S26).
Next, it is determined whether or not there is a touch operation of the "holding ball" button (S27), and when it is determined that the touch operation of the "holding ball" button has been performed (S27-Yes), it is associated with this membership card. It is determined whether or not the value (total value) obtained by adding the count value after the count is confirmed to the number of balls held on the day is a value less than the third threshold value (third specific value) (S28). On the other hand, while the "holding ball" button is not touch-operated (S27-No), a game ball can be additionally thrown into the hopper 72 to increase the count value.
When it is determined in S28 that the total value is the third specific value (S28-Yes), the display unit 81 is made to display an error (holding ball update lower limit error) (S29).
Further, a command for ejecting the membership card is transmitted to the ball card issuing device 90 (S30). As a result, the card is returned in a state where the count value is not associated with the number of cards held on the day of the membership card accepted by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 of the card issuing device 90.

On the other hand, in S28, when it is determined that the total value is not the third specific value (S28-No), that is, when it is determined that the total value is a value equal to or higher than the third threshold value, the count value and the "membership card" The "update issuance command" is transmitted to the ball card issuing device 90 (S31), and the process is terminated. As a result, the counted value is added to the number of balls held on the day associated with the accepted membership card, and the updated membership card is returned from the card insertion / issuing unit 91.

In S25, when it is determined that "1: stored balls" is set in the membership card transaction setting flag (S25-No), the "counting confirmation screen" is displayed on the display unit 81 after the counting is confirmed, and the counting result is displayed. The indicated count value and the "stored ball" button are displayed (S32).
Next, when it is determined whether or not the "ball storage" button is touched (S33) and when it is determined that the "ball storage" button is touched (S33-Yes), the number of balls stored associated with this membership card is determined. In addition, it is determined whether or not the value (total value) obtained by adding the count values after the count is confirmed is a value less than the fourth threshold value (S34). On the other hand, while the "ball storage" button is not touch-operated (S33-No), a game ball can be additionally inserted into the hopper 72 to increase the counting value.
If it is determined in S34 that the total value is less than the fourth threshold value (S34-Yes), the display unit 81 is made to display an error (minimum number of balls that can be stored) (S35).
Further, a command for ejecting the membership card is transmitted to the ball card issuing device 90 (S36). As a result, the card is returned in a state where the counted value is not associated with the number of stored balls of the membership card received by the card insertion / issuing unit 91 of the possession card issuing device 90.

On the other hand, in S34, when it is determined that the total value is a value equal to or higher than the fourth threshold value (S34-No), the total value is transmitted to the member management device 110 (S37) and updated from the card insertion / issuing unit 91. Return the later membership card and finish the process.

In S23, S30, and S36 described above, after the card is ejected due to an error and the process is completed, the "all" button or the "holding ball" button is displayed on the display unit 81.
That is, since the process is started again from S1 in the state of "counting" and "no card reception", S1 → S2 → S3 → S4 or S11 is executed.

Further, instead of the "counting value + number of balls held on the day <second threshold value" in S21 described above, "counting value <second threshold value" can be set.
Similarly, instead of "counting value + number of balls held on the day <third threshold" in S28, "counting value <third threshold" can be set, and instead of "counting value + number of stored balls <fourth threshold" in S34. Can be set to "count value <fourth threshold value".
Not limited to this, instead of "counting value + number of balls held on the day <third threshold" in S28, "counting value + number of balls held on the day + number of stored balls <third threshold" may be used, and "counting value" in S34 may be used. Instead of + number of stored balls <fourth threshold value "," count value + number of balls held on the day + number of stored balls <fourth threshold value "may be used.

Further, the process of changing the recording medium in S7 to S10 and S14 to S17 described above can be repeatedly executed.
That is, it is possible to switch between issuing by receipt and issuing by general card by remote control operation as many times as necessary until the operation button is operated.

Further, in S5 described above, if the game ball is thrown into the hopper 72 and the count value increases before the "all" button is operated, a recording medium that can be issued according to the count value after the increase. Is to change.
For example, when the counting result is 155 balls and 100 balls are additionally counted before the operation of the "all" button, 250 balls <255 balls, and the "holding ball" button is displayed instead. In this way, the recordable recording medium is changed.
On the other hand, in S7 and S14, when the recording medium to be issued is changed by remote control operation and the game ball is thrown into the hopper 72 and the count value increases before the operation button is operated, the increase is made. Regardless of the later count value, the recording medium changed by remote control operation is issued.
For example, if the counting result is 155 balls and the remote control is operated before the "all" button is operated, the "holding ball" button is displayed and the general card can be issued. If 20 balls are additionally counted before the operation of the "holding ball" button, 250 balls> 175 balls will be issued, but a general card will be issued instead of the receipt.
That is, after the recording medium to be issued by the remote control operation is changed, the recording medium changed by the remote control operation is issued regardless of the count value.

[Modification example]
Next, a modification of the gaming device and the gaming system of the present invention will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the counting device 60 is integrally configured by the device main body 70 and the receipt issuing device 80, and the ball card issuing device 90 is provided separately from the counting device 60. The present invention can be applied even when, for example, the device main body 70, the receipt issuing device 80, and the ball card issuing device 90 are provided as separate bodies so as to be communicable.
In this case, all or part of the various means (control means, changing means, regulating means, operating means (display unit), setting means, etc.) included in the receipt issuing device 80 in the above-described embodiment are the device main body 70 or the holding ball. By providing the card issuing device 90, the same operation as that of the above-described embodiment can be realized.
For example, the ball card issuing device 90 is provided with a function (corresponding to a control means) for determining a recording medium to be issued based on a counting result and each threshold value, and the ball card issuing device 90 issues a command (execution command) to each device. It may be configured to send.
Further, the setting means (first setting means, second setting means, third setting means) may be provided in other devices (game hall management device 50, ball holding management device 100, member management device 110, etc.). Each threshold value set by the setting means may also be stored in another device.

Further, as another configuration, when all of the device main body 70, the receipt issuing device 80 and the holding ball card issuing device 90 are integrally configured, or when the device main body 70 and the holding ball card issuing device 90 are integrally configured. The present invention has a configuration in which the receipt issuing device 80 is provided separately, or a configuration in which the receipt issuing device 80 and the ball card issuing device 90 are integrally configured and the device main body 70 is provided separately. Can be applied.
Even in such a configuration, all or part of the various means (control means, changing means, regulating means, operating means (display unit), setting means, etc.) included in the receipt issuing device 80 can be used as the device main body 70 or the ball holding card. By providing the issuing device 90, the same operation as that of the above-described embodiment can be realized.

In the above-described embodiment, an example will be described in which the number of balls held on the day is recorded and stored in both the general card and the ball management device 100, the number of stored balls is stored in the member management device 110, and is not recorded in the membership card. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of balls held on the day (counting value) may be recorded on the membership card in the same manner as the general card. Further, the number of stored balls may be stored and recorded in both the membership management device 110 and the membership card, or may be recorded only in the membership card.

As described above, according to the gaming device, the gaming system and the program of the present embodiment, when the general card is not accepted and the counting result is less than the first threshold value, the counting result is printed. The receipt is issued from the receipt issuing unit 82, and when the counting result is equal to or higher than the first threshold value, a general card on which the counting result is written is newly issued from the card insertion / issuing unit 91.
If a general card is accepted and the total value of the counting result and the number of balls held on the day recorded on the general card is less than the second threshold value, the counting result is not written on the general card. When the card is returned from the card insertion / issuing unit 91 and the total value is equal to or higher than the second threshold value, the counting result is written on a general card and the card insertion / issuing unit 91 issues the result.
As a result, the general card is not issued or returned with the number of balls less than the first threshold or less than the second threshold, which is the minimum number of balls that can be exchanged for a special prize, written and returned, so that the general card is brought back to the player. It can be prevented from being damaged or destroyed.
In addition, when a general card is accepted, it is determined whether or not to record the counting result on the general card based on the total value of the counting result and the number of balls held on the day recorded on the general card. The number of game media (total value) acquired by the player that can be recorded on the general card can be appropriately calculated and processed.
Even when a membership card is accepted, the total value of the counted value and the number of balls held on the day associated with the membership card, or the total value of the counted value and the number of stored balls associated with the membership card. Since the processing is performed based on the value, the same effect as when accepting a general card can be obtained.
Further, since the first threshold value and the second threshold value can be set to different values, the condition (threshold value) for issuing the recording medium is changed depending on whether the card is accepted or not. It is possible to issue a recording medium based on the operation policy of the amusement park.

Further, even if the counting result can be issued by either the receipt or the general card, the counting result can be changed so that the counting result can be issued by the other recording medium by operating the remote controller R.
As a result, regardless of the counting result, it is possible to meet the request of the player or the clerk of the game hall who wants to issue with either recording medium.
Further, even if either the receipt issuing unit 82 or the card insertion / issuing unit 91 fails, the counting result can be issued by the other recording medium by using this switching function.

On the other hand, in Patent Document 1, when the counting result by the counting means is less than a predetermined number, a receipt printed with the counting result is issued, and when the counting result is more than the predetermined number, a card recording the counting result is issued. By issuing, a gaming device that distinguishes between a receipt with a low issue unit price and a card with a higher issue unit price than the receipt based on the counting result is disclosed.
However, when accepting a card owned by a player, it is not disclosed how to record the counting result on the card, or whether to issue or not to issue, so that the counting result is processed appropriately. There was a risk that it could not be done.
In addition, since the recording media (receipt, card) issued according to the counting result are uniquely linked, it is possible to meet the request of the player or the clerk who wants to issue with either recording medium regardless of the counting result. There was a problem that there was no.
According to the game device, the game system, and the program of the present embodiment, it is possible to solve all or part of such problems that the conventional game device (game medium counting device) should improve.

Although the gaming device, the gaming system and the program of the present invention have been described by showing preferred embodiments, the gaming device, the gaming system and the program according to the present invention are limited to the above-described embodiments. Needless to say, various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.

For example, in the present embodiment, the condition that the type of the recording medium for recording the counting result can be changed (change condition) is described in the case where the condition is established based on the operation by the remote controller R possessed by the clerk of the amusement park. However, for example, it can be established based on the input by the input means such as the display unit 81 or the input by the operation means such as the mobile terminal.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the first recording medium (general card) and the third recording medium (membership card) are cards has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these recording media are coins. It may be a medium capable of transmitting and receiving information by non-contact communication such as infrared rays and BLUETOOH (registered trademark).
The second recording medium is a paper receipt, but the receipt is not limited to paper, and is not particularly limited as long as it is a medium whose issuance unit price is lower than that of the first recording medium.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where one numerical value as a reference value is set for each threshold value and it is determined whether or not the count value is less than (or more than) the numerical value has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The threshold value may be set in a range, and the judgment may be made based on whether or not the count value is included in the range. For example, by setting the first threshold value to "250 balls" to "99999 balls" instead of "250 balls", if it is included in this range, a new general card is issued, and if it is not included, a general card is newly issued. May issue a receipt.

Further, in the recording medium issuance process in the above embodiment, the case of processing in the order of determination of presence / absence of counting (S1) and determination of presence / absence of card reception (S2) is shown, but the processing is performed in the opposite order. You can also. That is, the card may be accepted before the start of counting.

1 Game system 60 Counting device 70 Device body 71 Counting sensor unit (counting means)
80 Receipt issuing device 81 Display unit (operating means, first setting means, second setting means, third setting means)
82 Receipt issuing department (second recording medium issuing means)
87 Control unit (control means, change means, regulation means)
90 Possession card issuing device 91 Cart insertion / issuing section (first recording medium issuing means)
100 Possession management device 110 Member management device 120 Receipt issuance history management device

Claims (11)

The first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means, and the counting result of the game medium by the counting means is a first specific value less than the first predetermined value set by the first setting means. In the case, a second recording medium issuing means capable of issuing a second recording medium to which the counting result is associated, and
When the first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means and the counting result by the counting means is the first predetermined value, the first recording held by the first recording medium issuing means. A control means capable of executing control for issuing the first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing means in a state where the counting result is associated with the medium.
With
The control means
A value obtained by adding the number of game media indicated by the counting result by the counting means to the number of game media associated with the first recording medium and the first recording medium is accepted by the first recording medium issuing means. Is a second specific value less than the second predetermined value set by the second setting means, the first recording medium issuing means corresponds to the counting result in a state where the counting result is associated with the first recording medium. It is possible to execute control to prevent the first recording medium from being issued.
A value obtained by adding the number of game media indicated by the counting result by the counting means to the number of game media associated with the first recording medium and the first recording medium is accepted by the first recording medium issuing means. However, when the value is the second predetermined value, control for issuing the first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing means can be executed in a state where the counting result is associated with the first recording medium. der is,
The second recording medium issuing means is
A gaming device characterized in that when the control means executes control for issuing a first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing means, the second recording medium is not issued. The control means
A value obtained by adding the number of game media indicated by the counting result by the counting means to the number of game media associated with the first recording medium and the first recording medium is accepted by the first recording medium issuing means. When is the second specific value, the counting is performed as a control for preventing the first recording medium issuing means from issuing the first recording medium in a state where the counting result is associated with the first recording medium. Control for issuing the first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing means without adding the number of game media indicated by the counting result by the means to the number of gaming media associated with the first recording medium. The gaming device according to claim 1, wherein the gaming device is feasible. When the first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means, a determination means capable of executing the first determination process for determining whether the counting result by the counting means is the first specific value is provided. Prepare,
The determination means
When the first recording medium is accepted by the first recording medium issuing means, the value obtained by adding the number of game media indicated by the counting result by the counting means to the number of game media associated with the first recording medium. , The second determination process for determining whether the value is the second specific value can be executed.
The second recording medium issuing means is
When it is determined in the first determination process that the value is the first specific value, a second recording medium is issued.
If it is determined in the first determination process that it is not the first specific value, the second recording medium is not issued and the second recording medium is not issued.
The gaming device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the second recording medium is not issued regardless of whether or not it is determined to be the second specific value in the second determination process. The first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means, and the counting result of the game medium by the counting means is a first specific value less than the first predetermined value set by the first setting means. In the case, a second recording medium issuing means capable of issuing a second recording medium to which the counting result is associated, and
When the first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means and the counting result by the counting means is the first predetermined value, the first recording held by the first recording medium issuing means. A control means capable of executing control for issuing the first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing means in a state where the counting result is associated with the medium.
With
The control means
When the first recording medium is accepted by the first recording medium issuing means and the counting result by the counting means is a second specific value less than the second predetermined value set by the second setting means. With the counting result associated with the first recording medium, it is possible to execute control for preventing the first recording medium from being issued by the first recording medium issuing means.
When the first recording medium is accepted by the first recording medium issuing means and the counting result by the counting means is the second predetermined value, the counting result is associated with the first recording medium. In this state, it is possible to execute the control for issuing the first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing means.
The second recording medium issuing means is
Wherein the control means, wherein the first recording medium issuing unit if control to issue a first recording medium is executed, Yu Technical equipment you characterized in that it does not issue a second recording medium. A changing means capable of changing whether to issue the first recording medium owned by the first recording medium issuing means or to issue the second recording medium based on a predetermined operation on the remote controller.
Any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when the first recording medium is accepted by the first recording medium issuing means, the first recording medium is provided with a regulating means capable of regulating changes by the changing means. The gaming device described in. The first recording medium is
It is a card capable of recording information on the counting result by the counting means in the internal area.
The second recording medium is
The gaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the receipt can be recorded by printing information on the counting result by the counting means. The first predetermined value is
The gaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a value larger than the second predetermined value can be set. A counting means that can count game media,
When the first recording medium is not accepted and the counting result by the counting means is the first predetermined value set by the first setting means, the counting result is associated with the possessed first recording medium. A first recording medium issuing means capable of issuing the first recording medium in the state of being
When the first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means and the counting result by the counting means is the first specific value less than the first predetermined value, the counting result is associated with the first specific value. A second recording medium issuing means capable of issuing a second recording medium,
With
The first recording medium issuing means is
The value obtained by adding the number of game media indicated by the counting result by the counting means to the number of game media associated with the first recording medium while the first recording medium is accepted is set by the second setting means. When the second specific value is less than the second predetermined value, it is possible not to issue the first recording medium in a state where the counting result is associated with the first recording medium.
The value obtained by adding the number of game media indicated by the counting result by the counting means to the number of game media associated with the first recording medium while the first recording medium is accepted is the second predetermined value. in some cases, in a state in which a count value to the first recording medium is associated, Ri can der issuing the first recording medium,
The second recording medium issuing means is
A gaming system characterized in that when the first recording medium is issued by the first recording medium issuing means, the second recording medium is not issued. A counting means that can count game media,
When the first recording medium is not accepted and the counting result by the counting means is the first predetermined value set by the first setting means, the counting result is associated with the possessed first recording medium. A first recording medium issuing means capable of issuing the first recording medium in the state of being
When the first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means and the counting result by the counting means is the first specific value less than the first predetermined value, the counting result is associated with the first specific value. A second recording medium issuing means capable of issuing a second recording medium,
With
The first recording medium issuing means is
When the first recording medium is accepted and the counting result of the game medium by the counting means is a second specific value less than the second predetermined value set by the second setting means, the first recording medium is said. It is possible not to issue the first recording medium with the counting result associated with.
When the first recording medium is accepted and the counting result of the game medium by the counting means is the second predetermined value, the counting result is associated with the first recording medium. Ri can der issuing a first recording medium,
The second recording medium issuing means is
A gaming system characterized in that when the first recording medium is issued by the first recording medium issuing means, the second recording medium is not issued. Computer,
The first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means, and the counting result of the game medium by the counting means is a first specific value less than the first predetermined value set by the first setting means. In the case, a second recording medium issuing means capable of issuing a second recording medium to which the counting result is associated,
When the first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means and the counting result by the counting means is the first predetermined value, the first recording held by the first recording medium issuing means. A control means capable of executing control for issuing the first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing means in a state where the counting result is associated with the medium.
To function as
The control means
A value obtained by adding the number of game media indicated by the counting result by the counting means to the number of game media associated with the first recording medium and the first recording medium is accepted by the first recording medium issuing means. Is a second specific value less than the second predetermined value set by the second setting means, the first recording medium issuing means corresponds to the counting result in a state where the counting result is associated with the first recording medium. It is possible to execute control to prevent the first recording medium from being issued.
A value obtained by adding the number of game media indicated by the counting result by the counting means to the number of game media associated with the first recording medium and the first recording medium is accepted by the first recording medium issuing means. However, when the value is the second predetermined value, control for issuing the first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing means can be executed in a state where the counting result is associated with the first recording medium. der is,
The second recording medium issuing means is
A program characterized in that when the control means executes control for issuing a first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing means, the second recording medium is not issued. Computer,
The first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means, and the counting result of the game medium by the counting means is a first specific value less than the first predetermined value set by the first setting means. In the case, a second recording medium issuing means capable of issuing a second recording medium to which the counting result is associated,
When the first recording medium is not accepted by the first recording medium issuing means and the counting result by the counting means is the first predetermined value, the first recording held by the first recording medium issuing means. A control means capable of executing control for issuing the first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing means in a state where the counting result is associated with the medium.
To function as
The control means
And the first recording medium is accepted in the first recording medium issuing unit, and, by that count result to said counting means, the second specific value of less than a second predetermined value that is set by the second setting means In a certain case, it is possible to execute control for preventing the first recording medium from being issued by the first recording medium issuing means in a state where the counting result is associated with the first recording medium.
Wherein and the first recording medium is received by the first recording medium issuing unit, and, when the counting means by that counting result is a pre-Symbol second predetermined value, a count value in the first recording medium in a state that is associated, Ri executable der the control for issuing the first recording medium from the first recording medium issuing unit,
The second recording medium issuing means is
A program characterized in that when the first recording medium is issued by the first recording medium issuing means, the second recording medium is not issued.

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