JPH07265532A - Method of converting game value information, and its device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To effectively convert gained game value information into a specified valuable medium. CONSTITUTION:Game value information corresponding to gained game balls is stored in the game card discharged from a game machine after finish of a game, and when the game card is inserted into a value information converter 21, and game value information is read out, and the read value is converted into value information (for example, the information as to how much value it has in the case where it is converted into cash at a specified conversion rate), and is written in a game card, and the card is discharged. A player inserts the discharged card into securities delivery device 22. Hereby, value information written in the game card is read out, and a specified valuable medium (for example, cash, or a gift certificate) is issued, according to the read-out value information. Hereby, it becomes possible to convert the game value information into a desired valuable medium (for example, cash) by simple operation, and also the cost is reduced by making each device separate.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention, when a game (for example, a pachinko game, a so-called pachislot game) is played using a game card capable of storing game value information, the game value information is converted into valuable value information. The converted valuable value information is once stored in the game card, the card is ejected from the first device, and then the game card is inserted into the second device to read the stored valuable value information, The present invention relates to a game value information conversion method for issuing a predetermined value medium (for example, cash, gift certificate) according to the read value information, and an apparatus for realizing the method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, as a game device using a game medium, for example, a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball machine,
There are throttle machines that use coins and throttle machines that use balls. Recently, it has been proposed to store the number of media (that is, a profit state) obtained by the game in the course of playing these games in a computer inside the gaming device by a credit method to continue the game. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a credit type game device as described above, there is, for example, a device in which a pachinko ball is enclosed as a game ball, and the enclosed ball is circulated to play a game (that is, an enclosed ball type game machine). Further, a so-called card-type game machine has been developed in which the game balls obtained at this time are stored in a card and it is not necessary to carry around with a real ball or the like.

An example of this type of enclosed ball type gaming machine, such as an enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine, is, for example, JP-A-63-3028.
The one described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 70 is known. This gaming machine is an enclosed ball type gaming machine in which a game can be played with a card on which valuable data is recorded. When a player inserts a card, a predetermined number (for example, 20) of gaming balls are enclosed inside. The game value data recorded on the card, that is, the number of balls that can be played is visually displayed on the ball number display. Then, when the game starts, the enclosed game balls (hereinafter referred to as "enclosed balls") are sequentially fired one by one and dropped in the game area, thereby performing a predetermined game and collecting the dropped enclosed balls. Then, by guiding the ball to the launching device again, the enclosed ball is circulated and used to execute the game.

Then, at the time of firing the above-mentioned enclosed ball, "1" is subtracted from the numerical value displayed on the ball number display, and the display of the ball number display is updated based on the result.
In addition, it is determined whether or not the enclosed ball falling in the game area is a winning ball, and when it is determined that the winning ball is set, the set number of winning balls is displayed on the ball number display. In addition to adding to the number, the display of the ball count display is updated based on the result, and the player confirms the current number of balls held and the increase or decrease by the numerical data of this ball count display. To do. Then, when the player pays the game, the game value corresponding to the numerical data of the ball number display is stored in the card and received.

The player exchanges for prizes based on the game value stored in the card. In addition, such a throttle machine gaming machine using gaming coins (hereinafter referred to as a pachi-slot gaming machine as described later) is also known. In the prize exchange, the game value information stored in the card is read by a predetermined reading device at the counter and exchanged for the prize, but the fraction game value (that is, the number of balls that cannot be exchanged for the predetermined prize is equivalent. In the data, so-called fractional balls) are exchanged for, for example, candy, chocolate, etc., and the fractional game value that cannot be fully handled may be confiscated.

[0006]

However, even with a convenient gaming machine that saves the player's hassle by carrying the gaming medium by using the card in this way, it is possible to exchange the prize after the gaming value is obtained. At the time of performing, even if there is no prize desired by the player, the prize must be exchanged, which causes the following problems. (B) It is necessary to exchange prizes even if there is no prize desired by the player, and as a result, the game value equivalent to the game balls or game coins acquired by the player cannot be effectively utilized,
It was causing a drop in service. (B) Therefore, it is conceivable to increase the number of kinds of prizes, but if this is done, another problem will occur that the cost of the amusement store will increase. Therefore, in reality, it is impossible to increase the number of kinds of prizes so much. Therefore, this is unlikely to be a solution. Therefore, it is desired to convert not only the prize but also the securities based on the game value information corresponding to the acquired game balls or the acquired game coins.

(C) The fractional game value (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a fractional ball) when exchanging the obtained game value information for a prize is usually exchanged for candy, chocolate, etc., and the game value obtained for the player. There was a problem that some of the information could not be used even for the next game or the next prize exchange. Therefore, the fractional balls have not been effectively utilized by the player. (D) If a magnetic card is used as a game card,
When exchanging premiums, a magnetic card is brought to the counter in the hall and exchanged for prizes. However, this method has a problem in that safety is poor in practice.

(E) On the other hand, a device for reading out the acquired game value from the game card storing the acquired game value information corresponding to the game ball or the game coin acquired by the player and exchanging it for securities (previously existed. Not), but such devices are generally considered expensive,
Even if they are arranged, it is expected that only one (eg, in front of the prize counter) can be installed in the hall. As for a player, when one player waits for a long time when it is crowded (for example, when the store is closed), the service to the player is deteriorated. Therefore, if a device for exchanging game value information with securities is installed, it will cost less,
More than one (for example, about each island facility) will be installed in a game shop,
It is desired to be in a form that can improve the service to the player.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and when the game value information obtained by the player is effectively converted into a predetermined value medium, and when it is converted into a predetermined value medium. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game value information conversion method and a device thereof which can effectively utilize the fractional game value generated in the above and can take a form that can improve the service to the player at low cost.

[0010]

To achieve the above object, the game value information conversion method according to the present invention stores game value information (for example, information on an acquired game ball or an acquired game coin). Gaming card 61 (eg IC
The game value information is read from the card by the first device (for example, the valuable value information conversion device 21), the read game value information is converted into valuable value information, and the converted valuable value information is stored in the game card, The game card after storage is ejected from the first device, and the valuable value information stored in the game card ejected from the first device is read out and read out by the second device (for example, the securities issuing device 22). It is characterized in that a predetermined valuable value medium (for example, cash, gift certificate) is issued from the second device according to the valuable value information.

As a preferred mode, for example, in the process of storing the valuable value information in a predetermined game card 61 as described in claim 2, after confirming the validity of the game card 61, the game card 61 is confirmed. In the process of storing the valuable information and issuing the predetermined valuable medium, the game card 6 is confirmed after the validity of the game card 61 is confirmed.
A predetermined valuable value medium may be issued according to the valuable value information stored in 1. For example, as described in claim 3, when the game card is newly issued, by designating and paying an amount corresponding to a desired game value, the game card is provided with game value information corresponding to the paid amount. In addition, the identification information for confirming the validity of the card is stored in the game card. After that, the game is stored in the game card in the process of confirming the validity of the game card by enabling the game on the gaming machine. The validity of the game card may be determined by determining the identification information. For example, claim 4
As described, the valuable value information is stored in the predetermined game card 6
In the processing of storing the valuable value information in 1, the current valuable value information may be stored by updating and recording the previous valuable value information. For example, as described in claim 5, the valuable medium may be at least one of banknote, currency, and gift certificate.

For example, as described in claim 6, as a result of reading the game value information, among the game value information,
When there is an unconverted game value component that cannot be converted into valuable value information, a process of returning the unconverted game value component to the player may be included. For example, as described in claim 7,
The process of returning the game value is a process of recording an unconverted game value amount that cannot be converted into valuable value information in a predetermined game card 61 and returning it, and recording the unconverted game value amount in a predetermined game card 61. In the process of returning the game card, after confirming the legitimacy of the game card, the unconverted game value component may be returned by updating and recording the previous game value return amount in the game card 61.

A game value information conversion apparatus according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is a game card 61 storing game value information.
A game value information conversion device that reads out the game value information from a device, converts the read game value information into valuable value information, and issues a predetermined value medium according to the converted value information. The conversion device is the first device,
The second device is configured as a separate body, and the first device (for example, the valuable value information conversion device 21) reads out the game value information from the game card storing the game value information. Means 201, 301 and valuable value information conversion means 202, 30 for converting the game value information read by the game value information reading means into valuable value information.
2 and the card-value ejecting means for storing the card-value information converted by the card-value information converting means in a predetermined game card 61 and ejecting the game card 61 (for example, first card information reading / writing means 205, 305). And, the second
The device (for example, the securities payout device 22) reads out the valuable value information stored in the discharged game card, and reads out the valuable value information 212, 312, and the valuable information read out by the valuable value information reading unit. Valuable value issuing means 21 for issuing a predetermined valuable value medium according to the value information
3 and 313 are provided.

As a preferred mode, for example, as described in claim 9, the game card 61 stores security means 221 and 321 for storing identification information for judging the validity of the card, and the valuable value information. The valuable value information storage means 224, 325;
When storing the valuable value information in the game card, the device (for example, valuable value information converting device 21) determines the identification information of the security means, the first identification information determining means 204 and 304, and the first identification information. When the determination means determines that the game card is valid, the valuable value information updating means 203 stores the valuable value information in the valuable value information storing means by updating the previous valuable value information.
303, the second device (for example, the securities payout device 22) is provided with second identification information discriminating means 211, 311 for discriminating the identification information of the security means.
The valuable value issuing means 213, 313 may issue a predetermined valuable medium according to the valuable value information when the second identification information determining means determines that the game card is valid.

For example, as described in claim 10, the valuable medium may be at least one of banknote, currency, and gift certificate. For example, as described in claim 11, when the game value information is read by the game value information reading means, and there is an unconverted game value part that cannot be converted into valuable value information in the game value information, A game value information return means 306 for returning the unconverted game value portion to the player may be provided. For example, as described in claim 12, the valuable value information converting means 302 is a valuable value at which the player selects a desired valuable value amount from the gaming value information read by the gaming value information reading means 301. An amount selecting means 307 is provided, and a game value information returning means 306 for returning the difference between the valuable value amount selected by the valuable value amount selecting means and the game value information read by the game value information reading means is provided. May be. For example, as described in claim 13,
The valuable value information converting means 302 may be provided with a valuable value form selecting means 331 for selecting a desired valuable value form by an operation of the player from the outside.

For example, as described in claim 14, the game value information return means 306 records unconverted game value information that cannot be converted into valuable value information in a predetermined game card and returns it. The game card 61 includes security means 221 and 321 for storing identification information for judging the validity of the card, and unconverted game value information that cannot be converted into valuable value information from the read values of the game value information reading means. A game value information return amount storage unit 324 for storing the value information return amount, and further, an identification information determination unit (for example, a first information determination unit for determining the validity of the card based on the identification information stored in the security unit). 1 identification information discriminating means 304, second identification information discriminating means 311) are provided, and the game value information returning means 306 is When it is determined that the game card is valid, a return amount updating unit 341 that stores the return amount by updating the previous game value information conversion amount in the game value information return amount storing unit and storing the return amount updating unit 341 is provided. May be.

For example, as described in claim 15, an upper limit value setting means 342 capable of setting an upper limit value of the cumulative value of the game value information return amount from outside may be provided. For example, as described in claim 16, a conversion rate setting unit 332 that externally sets a conversion rate when converting the read value of the game value information into valuable value information may be provided. For example, as described in claim 17, the first device may be incorporated into a gaming machine (for example, an enclosed ball type gaming machine 400) that stores a game settlement result in a gaming card 61.

[0018]

According to the present invention, when the player finishes the game, he / she removes a game card (for example, an IC card) from the game machine. At this time, game value information corresponding to the acquired game ball or game coin is stored in the game card.
Then, when the game card is inserted into the first device, the game value information stored in the game card is read by the first device, and the read value is used as valuable value information (for example, cash at a predetermined conversion rate). Information about how much value there is when converted to), the converted valuable value information is written on the gaming card, and the card is issued. The player then takes the issued card to the second device and inserts the game card into the second device. As a result, the valuable value information written in the game card is read out, and a predetermined valuable value medium (for example, cash or gift certificate) is issued from the second device according to the read valuable value information.

Therefore, by inserting the game ball storing the acquired game ball or the acquired game coin information into the first device and performing a simple operation, the valuable value information corresponding to the acquired game value is written in the card. Can be obtained (that is, valuable value information can be obtained.) Further, by inserting the game card into the second device and performing a simple operation, the desired valuable value medium corresponding to the valuable value information is exchanged. be able to. For example, when converted into cash, the player can purchase a desired product. Also, when converted into a gift certificate, it can be exchanged for a desired product. As a result, when there is no prize desired by the player, it is not necessary to exchange the prize, and it is possible to purchase a product that the player is satisfied with in cash or a gift certificate, which improves the service of the game store. Can be made.

In addition, the game card is provided with a security means for storing identification information (for example, a personal identification number) for judging its validity, and the identification information is judged to write / read valuable information and eject the card. By doing so, the security (that is, safety) of the gaming card is remarkably increased, and even when dealing with securities such as cash and gift certificates, there is no problem at all. Based on the read value of the game value information, the unconverted game value information (fractional coins or fractional coins) that cannot be converted into valuable value information is returned to the player, so that the game value equivalent to so-called fractional coins or fractional coins becomes effective. Can be utilized. The player selects the desired amount of valuable value and returns the difference between the selected amount of valuable value and the read value of the gaming value information to obtain the value of the acquired gaming value as much as the player desires. If it can be converted into a medium and the return form is to save the difference, it becomes possible to save a desired game value, and the acquired game value can be effectively utilized.

By allowing the player to select a desired valuable value form from the outside by operating the player, it is possible to convert the form of the securities desired by the player. By storing the unconverted game value information that cannot be converted into valuable value information in the game card (for example, IC card), the unreturned amount can be returned to the player by the card with high security,
The unreturned portion can be effectively utilized. By making it possible to set the upper limit of the cumulative value of the game value information returned from the outside, the service to the player is improved and the difference between the game stores can be achieved. Further, by making it possible to externally set the conversion rate when converting the read value of the game value information into valuable value information, the service to the player is similarly improved, and the differentiation between the game stores can be achieved.

By dividing the game value information conversion device into the first device and the second device and configuring them separately, for example, the first device for reading the game value information and ejecting the game card is provided. If a plurality of second devices for handling cash, etc. are installed in each of the island facilities and one prize counter is installed, the player can convert the valuable value information into a card by using the plurality of first devices, and it becomes crowded. It becomes possible to avoid. Further, when the information is crowded, it is possible to convert the valuable value information into a card and insert the valuable value information into the second device at a vacant time or at a later date for cashing. Furthermore, the first device reads the game value information and based on the read value,
Since the processing is conversion into valuable value information, the cost can be relatively reduced. On the other hand, if the second device is installed near the front of the prize counter, measures such as monitoring for fraud are perfect and safety is improved. Further, since the cost of the first device is relatively low, the cost of the device as a whole can be reduced.

[0023]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In-store configuration FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an in-game store showing an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a management device 1 is arranged in a management room of a hall, and the management device 1 includes a management computer 2. The management computer 2 includes a display 3, a printer 4, an in-store broadcasting device 5, a terminal device (for example, a keyboard).
6, a data storage device 7 and the like. In addition, the management device 1 is connected to an in-store island equipment 11, a game value information conversion device 12, a surveillance camera 13, a speaker 14, a card issuing and amount adding device (hereinafter simply referred to as a card issuing device) 15 via a transmission line 10. They are connected to each other and exchange necessary data with each other. The island equipment 11 is provided with indicators 11a and 11b in which call lamps and the like are arranged at a position where a person in charge of the hall can easily see. Surveillance camera 13
Performs unauthorized monitoring, and its direction can be controlled by the management computer 1 by the management computer 2, and an unauthorized image can be recorded.

The game value information conversion device 12 reads out game value information of a game card (IC card described later) used for the game, converts the read value into valuable value information, and stores it in the IC card described later. In addition to ejecting the IC card, if there is fractional value information (fractional pieces), the valuable value information conversion device 21 that also stores the fractional value data in the IC card, and the contents of the ejected IC card (value information ) Is read out, and a securities payout device 22 for issuing either cash or a gift certificate according to the read contents (value information) is provided separately.

The valuable information converter 21 corresponds to the first device, and the securities issuing device 22 corresponds to the second device. The valuable information converter 21 and the securities payout device 22 are individually connected to the management device 1 via the transmission line 10. The card issuing device 15 newly issues a game card used for a game, and at the time of new issue, the amount of money corresponding to a desired game value (for example, 5,000).
When 0 yen) is selected and paid, amount information according to the paid amount is added to the game card and issued. Thereby, for example, amount information of 5,000 yen is added to the gaming card, and by inserting the gaming card into a pachinko gaming machine described later, the purchase switch of the pachinko gaming machine is operated to obtain a desired amount. It can be converted into a game value and a game can be played. Further, when issuing a new game card, the card issuing device 15 requires the player to be issued to input a personal identification number, determines the personal identification number, and issues the gaming card. It should be noted that the card issuance status data is transmitted to the management device 1.

The management device 1 is a large number of enclosed ball type card-type (not using real balls) pachinko game machines 31a, 31b, ... 31n installed in the island facility 11 of the hall.
, 32a, 32b, ... 32n (see FIG. 2), required from a spinning cylinder type throttle machine gaming machine using coins (hereinafter referred to as a pachi-slot gaming machine) 33a, 33b, ... 33n (see FIG. 2) Collecting data and organizing data corresponding to various gaming states, displaying the organized data on the display 3 (for example, in the order of the number of jackpots with the highest jackpot or the number of jackpots with the highest jackpot occurrence rate), The operation state of the gaming machine is monitored, and further various kinds of information when the gaming value information from the gaming value information conversion device 12 is converted into a valuable value medium (cash, gift certificate) is collected and necessary data is arithmetically processed. I do. By operating the terminal device 6, big hit data, prize ball data, etc. are collected by game type, machine type, island unit, manufacturer, etc., and conversion data of game value information into valuable value media is organized. Then, it can be displayed on the display 3 of the management computer 2.

The in-store broadcasting device 5 has an amplifier and broadcasts big hit information from a speaker 14 arranged at a predetermined place in the store based on a signal from the management device 1. In this case, the machine number is determined for each gaming machine, and the in-store broadcasting device 5
Broadcasts the machine number of the gaming machine that generated the jackpot, and broadcasts in-store information necessary for the game. The data storage device 7 stores daily data, and the management computer 2 creates conversion data of past game state data and game value information into a valuable value medium based on the data stored in the data storage device 7. , If necessary, call past game status data or game value information conversion data to valuable value medium,
It is possible to process the total operation data after each unit is installed in the island equipment 11.

Block Structure of Game Medium Converting Device FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the block structure of the game medium converting device 12 together with the block structure in the store. In FIG. 2, the management device 1 is a pachinko gaming machine 31a, 3 of a sealed ball type card system (one that does not use a real ball) installed in each island facility.
1b, ... 31n, and 32a, 32b ... 32
n, a rotating body type throttle machine gaming machine using coins (hereinafter referred to as a pachi-slot gaming machine) 33a, 33b, ... 3
Data can be sent and received to and from 3n, and the surveillance camera 13 is controlled. Further, the management device 1 is a valuable value information conversion device 21 of the game value information conversion device 12.
Data is individually transferred to and from the securities issuing device 22.

A. Configuration of Valuable Value Information Conversion Device The valuable value information conversion device 21 includes a card reader / writer (card / R / W) 41, a display unit 42, an operation unit 43, and a control device 44. An external view of the valuable information conversion device 21 is shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the valuable-value information conversion device 21 is formed in a size that allows a player to stand and operate, a display unit 42 and an operation unit 43 are arranged on the front surface, and an IC card 61 is inserted / discharged under the display unit 42 and the operation unit 43. A card insertion slot 45 is formed.

(A) Card Reader / Writer The card reader / writer 41 writes data to the IC card 61 and reads data from the IC card 61. The card reader / writer 41 is the control device 4
Data is exchanged with 4 (B) Display Unit The display unit 42 displays the information necessary for reading the game value information and converting it into valuable value information, and is arranged above the valuable value information conversion device 21 as shown in FIG. 3, for example. It is composed of a color CRT display. A display example of the display unit 42 is shown in each drawing described later. The display unit 42 is not limited to the CRT display, and a liquid crystal display device such as an LCD may be used.

(C) Operation Unit The operation unit 43 is operated by a player (or a store clerk in the hall, etc.), and can perform various operations necessary for reading out game value information and converting it into valuable value information. It is possible. The operation unit 43 is, for example, a color C arranged above the valuable information converter 21 as shown in FIG.
It is composed of screen switches using an RT display. The operation unit 43 is not limited to a screen switch using a CRT display, and may be a screen switch using a liquid crystal display device such as an LCD or a sheet switch.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the operation unit 43.
In FIG. 4, the operation unit 43 selects necessary operations such as a cursor switch 71 for moving a cursor on the screen up, down, left and right, a menu switch 72 for selecting a menu screen, cash, gift certificate or gift exchange. The selection switch 73 and the numeric keypad 74, which is made up of the keys "0" to "9" and "C" and is capable of inputting numbers, are configured. In addition, "C" is a clear key. Each of these keys can be used in the form of a screen switch on the CRT display. For example, a colorful color may be applied to each key.

(D) Control Device The control device 44 performs various controls necessary for reading out game value information and converting it into valuable value information, and is mainly composed of a microcomputer. Specifically, CPU, RO
M, RAM (or EEPROM may be used if necessary), and I / O port. CP
U performs various arithmetic processes according to the control program stored in the ROM, and RAM in the process of the arithmetic process.
Is used as a work area, necessary data is taken in through the I / O port, and data or a signal is output to the outside (for example, the management device 1). In the ROM, necessary data (for example, conversion rate) is stored in advance in addition to the control program (see a control flowchart described later).

B. Structure of Securities Dispensing Device The securities dispensing device 22 is composed of a card reader / writer (card / R / W) 51, a display unit 52, an operating unit 53, a gift certificate dispensing device 54, a cash dispensing device 55, and a control device 56. It An external view of the securities payout device 22 is shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 57 denotes a payout port for paying out cash (including bills and coins) and gift certificates,
Reference numeral 58 is a card insertion slot into which the IC card 61 is inserted / ejected. The securities payout device 22 is formed in such a size that a player can stand and operate it.

(A) Card Reader / Writer The card reader / writer 51 writes data to the IC card 61, updates card information, and reads data from the IC card 61. The card reader / writer 51 exchanges data with the control device 56. (B) Display unit The display unit 52 displays information necessary for paying out securities, and is composed of a color CRT display vertically arranged as shown in FIG. 5, for example. In addition,
A display example of the display unit 52 is shown in each drawing described later. The display unit 52 is not limited to a CRT display, but a liquid crystal display device such as an LCD may be used.

(C) Operation Unit The operation unit 53 is operated by a player (or a store clerk in the hall, etc.) and can perform various operations necessary for paying out securities. The operation unit 53 is
For example, color CRs arranged horizontally as shown in FIG.
It is composed of screen switches using a T display. The operation unit 53 is not limited to a screen switch using a CRT display, but may be a screen switch using a liquid crystal display device such as an LCD or a sheet switch. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the operation unit 53. In FIG. 6, the operation unit 53 includes a cursor switch 81 for moving a cursor on the screen up, down, left and right, a menu switch 82 for selecting a menu screen, a selection switch 83 for selecting an operation such as cash or gift certificate payout, and "0". It is comprised by the ten keys 84 which consist of each key of ""-"9" and "C" and can input a number. In addition, "C" is a clear key. Each of these keys is CR
It is available in the form of screen switches on the T-display. For example, a colorful color may be applied to each key.

(D) Gift certificate payout device The gift certificate payout device 54 issues a gift certificate as one of the valuable media, and when the player operates the operation section 53, a signal from the control device 56 is sent. The gift certificate of the amount designated based on Here, the valuable medium is an object that can be directly exchanged with a product or the like, such as a bill, currency, or a gift certificate. For banknotes, for example,
Includes 000 yen bills, 5,000 yen bills and 10,000 yen bills. Currency includes 100-yen coins, 500-yen coins, and the like. The gift certificate includes, for example, a beer ticket and a book ticket. Note that the gift certificate is not limited to such an example, and any gift certificate that is distributed in the market and that is considered suitable at a game shop is included.

The valuable value information is the value obtained when the game value information (corresponding to a game ball or a game coin acquired by the game) obtained by the player is converted into cash, a gift certificate or the like at a predetermined conversion rate. It is data about how much it is worth and prize exchange information (game ball number or game coin number information). The fractional gaming value means the unconverted gaming value that cannot be converted into the above-mentioned valuable value information, out of the numerical values obtained by reading the gaming value corresponding to the gaming ball acquired by the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine and pachislot gaming machine). To be returned to. It corresponds to so-called fractional coins and fractional coins.

(E) Cash Disbursement Device The cash disbursement device 55 issues cash as one of the valuable media, and is designated based on a signal from the control device 56 by the player operating the operation unit 53. A large amount of cash is paid out from the payout opening 57. The cash paid out is
1,000-yen bills, 5,000-yen bills, 10,000-yen bills, 500-yen coins, and 100-yen coins are used. (F) Control Device The control device 56 performs various controls necessary for paying out securities, and is mainly composed of a microcomputer. Specifically, it is configured to include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM (or an EEPROM may be used if necessary), and an I / O port. The CPU performs various arithmetic processes according to the control program stored in the ROM, uses the RAM as a work area in the process of the arithmetic process, fetches necessary data via the I / O port, and A process of outputting data or a signal to (for example, the management device 1) is performed. In the ROM, necessary data is stored in advance in addition to a control program (see a control flowchart described later).

C. IC Card Configuration FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the configuration of the IC card 61. In FIG. 7, the IC card 61 has a display unit 91, a storage unit 92, a calculation unit 93, a data transfer unit 94, an external connection terminal 95, and a power supply unit 96. Here, when the IC card is defined, it is usually 8 bits (or 4 bits).
Bit) CPU and data memory are installed, and 6 to 8 external connection terminals are provided. A high-security memory medium that can make advanced judgments, calculations, data protection, etc. by utilizing the functions of the CPU. Say. The data memory used is non-volatile, and, for example, a rewritable EEPROM is mainly used. And usually IC is embedded in a thin plastic card (a vinyl chloride card may be used),
While ensuring portability, it is possible to achieve sufficient protection. Also, unlike magnetic cards, they are fully safe and secure.

The display unit 91 is composed of a small and slender liquid crystal display (for example, monochrome LCD), and displays necessary information to the outside. The storage unit 92 is, for example, a nonvolatile E
It is composed of an EPROM and stores game value information, a player's personal identification number, unconverted game value information (fractional sphere data) returned to the player, valuable value information and the like. The arithmetic unit 93 is composed of, for example, an 8-bit CPU, and performs necessary arithmetic processing (for example, storage processing, display processing, data processing). The data transfer unit 94 transfers various data input via the external connection terminal 95 to the arithmetic unit 93, and conversely transfers data from the arithmetic unit 93 to the outside via the external connection terminal 95. To do. The external connection terminal 95 is, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, a card reader / writer 41 of the valuable-value information conversion device 21, or a securities payout device 22.
This is a terminal that is connected to the card reader / writer 51 and exchanges necessary data. The power supply unit 96 supplies necessary power to each unit of the IC card 62, and a small battery is used. A solar cell may be used for the power supply unit 96.

As the IC card, the external connection terminal 9
5 using a non-contact type instead of the contact type using
An optical type, wireless type, or electromagnetic induction type IC card may be used. Further, instead of the IC card, an optical card which is also sufficiently protected in safety and security may be used. In such a case, a necessary part such as a card reader / writer is compatible with an optical card.

C. Configuration of Pachinko Gaming Machine Next, a specific configuration of the card type enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine 31a will be described. FIG. 8 is a front view showing a card type enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine 31a. In FIG. 8, the enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine 31a is a machine frame 101.
And a metal frame 1 that supports the front frame 102 and the glass 103a.
03, a game board 104 in which a game area is formed, and a front operation panel 105. In addition, a game area belonging to a so-called first type is formed on the game board 104, and a first type pachinko game is enabled. The machine frame 101 constitutes an outer frame of the main body of the enclosed ball type pachinko game machine 31a, and is formed into a rectangular shape by using resin (plastic) as a material. The machine frame 101 may be made of wood. Front frame 1
Reference numeral 02 is made of resin and is openably and closably supported on the machine frame 101 by a supporting member (for example, a hinge). Gold frame 10
3 is made of metal (for example, stainless steel) and is configured to reinforce the periphery of the transparent glass 103a (clear member) corresponding to the front surface of the game area as a reinforcing member.
The periphery of 3 is fixed to the front frame 102. Therefore, the metal frame 103 is opened and closed integrally with the front frame 102. The clear member is not limited to glass, and a transparent resin may be used.

A slit-shaped smoke exhaust port 111 capable of sucking tobacco smoke and the like is disposed on the upper portion of the front frame 102, and speakers 112 and 113 capable of outputting a stereo effect sound are disposed on both sides of the lower portion. The front frame 102 is normally locked to the machine frame 101 by a hook (not shown) that is interlocked with the locking device 114. When opening the front frame 102, the lock state of the locking device 114 is unlocked and opened by inserting a predetermined key into the locking hole of the locking device 114 and rotating it.

A card insertion slot 1 into which a game card 61 in which game price information is recorded is inserted into the front operation panel 105.
21, an operation switch group 122 in which various operation switches necessary for the game are gathered, and a card frequency display unit (card balance display unit) that displays the balance of the game card 61 in units of one frequency (for example, 1 time = 100 yen). ) 123, a number-of-balls display unit 124 for displaying the number of balls of the player, a human body detection sensor 125 for detecting whether or not there is a player in front of the enclosed ball-type pachinko gaming machine 31a, an ashtray 126, A coffee cup, a wallet, a tray 127 for storing keys, etc. are arranged. The card frequency display unit 123 and the number-of-balls display unit 124 are configured in a single screen including an LCD together with the operation switch group 122, and are arranged on the LCD screen in a style such as a sheet switch. .

The operation switch group 122 includes a purchase switch 141 which is operated when a ball is purchased in a unit of once after inserting the game card 61 in which the game value information is recorded into the card insertion slot 121, and the game card 61. Card slot 12
1, the interruption switch 142 operated when interrupting the game (for example, when the player goes to the bathroom), the adjustment switch 143 operated when adjusting the game, and the game area is fired. Firing strength switch 144 that is operated when increasing the ball resilience, and firing weak switch 145 that is operated when weakening the ball resilience.
And a firing switch 146 that is operated when firing a ball toward the game area. The operation switch group 1
The various switches 22 are constituted by sheet switches on the LCD screen, for example. When the firing switch 146 is operated, a firing device (not shown) is activated to automatically launch one ball to the game area, and when the firing switch 146 is operated again, the firing is stopped.

Here, the operation of the enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine 31a will be briefly described. In this embodiment, 20 balls are enclosed inside the enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine 31a, and game value information and amount information ( For example, when the game card 61 in which the remaining frequency or the newly added amount of a game card is recorded) is recorded in the card insertion slot 121 and the player presses the purchase switch 141, the purchase frequency is changed. Accordingly, the number of balls held by the player is increased, and the game balls enclosed within the range of the number of balls held can be launched into the game area. Then, for the game performed according to the firing of the enclosed ball, it is determined whether the game result is in a specific profit state (safe ball) or in another state (out ball), and the specific profit is obtained. In the case of the state, control is performed so as to increase the player's profit (the number of balls held) in association with a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 13 prize balls or 7 prize balls). In addition, by collecting the game balls that have passed through the game area and guiding them to the launch position, the enclosed game balls are circulated and used for the first type of pachinko game.

Then, at the time of firing the above-mentioned enclosed ball, "1" is subtracted from the numerical value displayed on the ball number display section 124,
The display of the number-of-balls display section 124 is updated based on the result. At this time, it is determined whether or not the enclosed ball falling in the game area is a winning ball, and if it is determined that the winning ball is a winning ball, the set number of winning balls (for example, 13 winning balls or 7 winning balls) )
Is added to the number of balls displayed on the number-of-balls display unit 124, and the display of the number-of-balls display unit 124 is updated based on the result. The player can confirm the current number of balls held and increase / decrease by the numerical data of the number of balls held display section 124. When the player wants to settle the game, by pushing the settlement switch 143, the game value corresponding to the numerical data of the number-of-balls display section 124 is written in the game card 61 by the card reader / writer inside the game machine.
You will receive the game value. After that, the player goes to the game value information conversion device 12 with the discharged game card 61, exchanges it for cash or a gift certificate, or carries the game card 61 until the next game.

Next, the functions realized by the game value information conversion device 12 will be described. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the game value information conversion apparatus 12, and particularly the functions of the game value information conversion apparatus 12 are grasped with a large concept. As shown in FIG. 9, the game value information conversion device 12 is divided into a valuable value information conversion device 21 which is a first device and a securities payout device 22 which is a second device. Is a game value information reading means 201, a valuable value information converting means 202, and a valuable value information updating means 20.
3, the first identification information discriminating means 204 and the first card information reading / writing means 205 are realized, and the securities issuing device 22 has the second identification information discriminating means 211, valuable value information reading means 212, and valuable value issuing means. 213, and realizes the function of the second card information read / write means 251.

In practice, the valuable information conversion device 21
2 are realized by the card reader / writer 41, the display unit 42, the operation unit 43, and the control device 45 shown in FIG. 2, and will be described in detail by a flowchart described later. On the other hand, each function of the securities issuing device 22 has a card reader / writer 51, a display unit 52, and an operation unit 5 shown in FIG.
3, the gift certificate payout device 54, the cash payout device 55, and the control device 56, which will be described in detail by a flowchart described later.

The game value information reading means 201 reads the game value information from the game card 220 storing the game value information and outputs it to the valuable value information converting means 202. The valuable value information converting means 202 is the game value information reading means 20.
The game value information read by 1 is converted into valuable value information (for example, information about how much value there is when converted into cash at a predetermined conversion rate) and output to the valuable value information updating means 203. First identification information discriminating means 20
4 is for storing valuable value information in the gaming card 220,
The identification information of the security means 221 is determined.

Here, the game card 220 is the IC described above.
It shows the function of the card 61, and includes security means 221 for storing identification information (for example, a player's personal identification number) for judging the validity of the card, and amount information (amount corresponding to the frequency purchased by the player). Amount information storage means 222 to be stored and game value information (game value data corresponding to game balls (balls) that can be used in the game when acquired in the game or purchased new balls, that is, the number of balls held. Data) of the game value information storage means 223,
A valuable value information storage unit 224 for storing valuable value information (for example, information about how much value is converted into cash at a predetermined conversion rate, or prize exchange information). In the case of the present embodiment, the data that can be directly exchanged with the prize (information on the number of prize media) is stored in the valuable information storage means 224, which corresponds to a state in which the prize exchange information is stored in the IC card.

The security means 221, the amount information storage means 222, the game value information storage means 223, and the valuable value information storage means 224 are realized, for example, by the storage section 92 (nonvolatile EEPROM) of the IC card 61.
The valuable information updating means 203 is the first identification information determining means 2
When it is determined by 04 that the game card 220 is valid, the valuable value information is updated and stored in the valuable value information storage means 224 of the game card 220. The first card information reading / writing means 205 (card discharging means) is a game card 220 in which the valuable value information updated by the valuable value information updating means 203 is written.
Is discharged.

On the other hand, in the case of the securities issuing device 22, the second
The identification information discriminating means 211 discriminates the identification information of the security means 221 in the gaming card 220 to judge the validity of the gaming card 220. Valuable value information reading means 2
12 reads out the valuable value information stored in the game card 220 discharged from the valuable value information converting device 21 and outputs it to the valuable value issuing means 213. Valuable value issuing means 21
3 is a game card 2 by the second identification information discrimination means 211
When 20 is judged to be valid, the valuable value medium (for example, cash, gift certificate) selected by the player based on the valuable value information read by the valuable value information reading means 212 is issued. Also, the second card information reading / writing means 2
51 reads information from the game card 220 and performs writing processing.

Next, FIG. 10 shows a game value information conversion device 12
Is a detailed concept of the function of. As shown in FIG. 10, the game value information conversion device 12 is divided into a valuable value information conversion device 21 which is the first device and a securities payout device 22 which is the second device, and the valuable value information conversion device 2
Reference numeral 1 denotes a game value information reading unit 301, a valuable value information converting unit 302, a valuable value information updating unit 303, a first identification information determining unit 304, a first card information reading / writing unit 305, and a game value information returning unit 306. Realized,
The securities payout device 22 includes the second identification information determination means 311 and
Valuable value information reading means 312 and valuable value issuing means 313
Also, the function of the second card information reading / writing means 351 is realized.

In practice, the valuable information conversion device 21
2 are realized by the card reader / writer 41, the display unit 42, the operation unit 43, and the control device 44 shown in FIG. 2, and will be described in detail by a flowchart described later. On the other hand, each function of the securities issuing device 22 has a card reader / writer 51, a display unit 52, and an operation unit 5 shown in FIG.
3, the gift certificate payout device 54, the cash payout device 55, and the control device 56, which will be described in detail by a flowchart described later.

The game value information reading means 301 reads the game value information from the game card 320 storing the game value information and outputs it to the valuable value information converting means 302. The valuable value information converting means 302 is the game value information reading means 30.
The game value information read by 1 is converted into valuable value information (for example, information about how much value there is when converted into cash at a predetermined conversion rate) and output to the valuable value information updating means 303. First identification information discriminating means 30
4 is for storing valuable value information in the game card 320,
The identification information of the security means 321 is determined.

Here, the game card 320 is the IC described above.
The function of the card 61 is shown, and security means 321 for storing identification information (for example, player's personal identification number) for judging the validity of the card, and amount information (amount corresponding to the frequency purchased by the player). Amount information storage means 322 to be stored and game value information (game value data corresponding to game balls (balls) that can be used in the game when acquired in the game or purchased new balls, that is, the number of balls held. Data) of the game value information storage means 323,
Of the read value of the game value information reading means 301, the game value information return amount storage means 324 for storing the unconverted game value information amount that cannot be converted into valuable value information as the game value information return amount, and the valuable value information (for example, a predetermined value And a valuable value information storage means 325 for storing information about how much value is converted into cash at the conversion rate of (1) or free gift exchange information). In the case of the present embodiment, data (information on the number of free mediums) that can be directly exchanged for free gifts is stored in the valuable information storage means 325, which corresponds to a state in which free gift exchange information is stored in an IC card. The security unit 321, the amount information storage unit 322, the game value information storage unit 323, the game value information return amount storage unit 324, and the valuable value information storage unit 325 are realized by, for example, the storage unit 92 (nonvolatile EEPROM) of the IC card 61. To be done.

When the first identification information discriminating means 304 determines that the gaming card 320 is valid, the valuable value information updating means 303 stores the valuable value information in the gaming card 320.
The previous valuable value information is updated and stored in the valuable value information storage means 325. At this time, the valuable value information converting means 302 is configured to include the valuable value form selecting means 331, the conversion rate setting means and the valuable value amount selecting means 307, and the valuable value form selecting means 331 is operated by the player from the outside. A desired valuable value form (for example, any form of cash, a gift certificate, and an IC card in which information on the number of free gift media is recorded) is selected. Further, the conversion rate setting means 332 sets the conversion rate when converting the read value of the game value information into valuable value information from the outside (for example, the hall management device 1).

The valuable value amount selection means 307 selects (for example, a player can select) a valuable value amount from the game value information read by the game value information reading means 301. The game value information returning means 306 returns the difference between the valuable value amount selected by the valuable value amount selecting means 307 and the game value information read by the game value information reading means 301. Also, the game value information return means 30
When the read value of the game value information reading means 301 is converted into valuable value information by the valuable value information converting means 302, the unconverted gaming value information (fractional gaming value) which cannot be converted into valuable value information is given to the player. Return. At this time,
The game value information returning means 303 includes a return amount updating means 341 and an upper limit value setting means 342. When the return amount updating means 341 determines that the game card 320 is valid, the return amount is returned to the game card 320. The previous game value information return amount is updated and stored in the internal game value information return amount storage means 324. The upper limit value setting means 342 sets an upper limit value (for example, 5000 pieces) of the cumulative value of the game value information return amount (that is, the game value information is stored in a card, the so-called stored amount). The first card information reading / writing means 305 (card discharging means), for example, the game card 320, the valuable value information updated by the valuable value information updating means 303, and the refundable amount updating means 3
The returned information etc. updated by 41 is written and the idle card is ejected.

On the other hand, in the case of the securities issuing device 22, the second
The identification information discriminating means 311 discriminates the identification information of the security means 321 in the gaming card 320 to judge the validity of the gaming card 320. Valuable value information reading means 3
12 reads out the valuable value information stored in the discharged game card 320 and outputs it to the valuable value issuing means 313. The valuable value issuing means 313 is the second identification information determining means 3
When it is determined by 11 that the game card 320 is valid, the valuable value medium (for example, cash, gift certificate) selected by the player based on the valuable value information read by the valuable value information reading means 312 is issued. To do. Also, the second
The card information read / write means 351 writes / reads information to / from the game card 320.

Next, various controls in the game value information conversion process will be described in detail with reference to the programs shown in FIG. First, the control program of the valuable information converter 21 will be described. Main Program for Valuable Value Conversion FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main program for valuable value information conversion processing. This program is a sequential process and is sequentially executed for each step. When the program starts, initialization processing is first performed in step S10. As a result, the I / O port, the register, the memory, etc. are initialized and the flags are set. Next, a setting process is performed in step S12. This is to set the upper limit of the amount of savings for the returned amount and to set the conversion rate to securities (gift certificates, cash). These settings are performed by the hall management device 1. Note that the setting may be performed, for example, at the valuable information conversion device 21, instead of the setting by the management device 1.

Then, in step S14, a process for confirming the personal identification number is performed. This confirms the authenticity of the card (whether the card is authentic or a player who received the card is issued). At this time, the initial menu screen as shown in FIG. 15 is displayed on the display section 42 of the valuable information converter 21, and the message "Please insert the card and enter the password" appears. In response to this, the player inputs a 4-digit personal identification number and presses the end switch. If you make a mistake entering the number, select Cancel and press it again. If the player's input of the 4-digit personal identification number is correct, the validity of the game card 61 is confirmed,
The screen of the display unit 42 shifts to FIG. 16, and the contents of the game card 61 are read. The personal identification number for security is registered by the player when the IC card 61 is issued.

On the screen of the display section 42 shown in FIG. 16, it is displayed that there are 6789 acquired balls, 0 accumulated balls, and 6789 total acquired balls. As a result, it can be seen that the total number of balls the player has acquired is 6789. And
A message prompting you to select the desired conversion method, "Please select the desired conversion method and press the selection switch" is displayed. (Fig. 13) "," Gift certificate (Fig. 14) "Wait for selection input. At this time, by selecting a desired conversion mode and inputting a selection switch, conversion to a desired mode is performed. If neither is selected, the process returns to step S16 to repeat the loop.

(A) At the time of prize exchange When the player presses the selection switch for prize exchange, step S
If the result of the determination in 16 is YES, the program moves to the program in FIG. 12, and the screen in FIG. 17 appears. In FIG. 11, in step S50, a conversion amount input process for determining how much of the game value information (that is, total spheres) acquired by the player to be converted into a prize is performed. For example, in FIG.
The total number of balls won is 6789 on the 7th screen, and "How many do you use for the prize exchange? (Use the 10 key to enter the desired number and press the selection switch. Message) is displayed. At this time, the ten keys 74 are operated to operate the desired number (for example, 6
000: that is, corresponding to the conversion amount) is input.
As a result, 6000 pieces will be exchanged for prizes and the rest will be accumulated. When the end switch is selected and pressed, it is determined in step 52 that the conversion amount input processing is completed, and the process proceeds to step S54. At this time, the screen moves to FIG.
The operation can be redone by selecting the cancel switch.

When the conversion amount is determined, prize information processing is performed in step S54. This is to store the amount to be converted into a prize as the prize information in the IC card 61. Then, in the card discharge process of step S58, which will be described later, the amount converted into a prize is written as the prize information in a predetermined area of the IC card 61. Next, in step S56, return ball processing is performed. This is the IC card 6 for the remainder (fraction game value information: so-called fraction balls) that is not used for prize conversion.
It is stored in 1. For example, on the screen of FIG. 18, a display of “789 coins will be accumulated” appears. At this time, the business form of the hall is displayed, "The main store is 500
You can save up to 0 balls. Appears on the display. As a result, the player can know the upper limit value of the stored coins.

Next, in step S58, card ejection processing is performed. At this time, on the screen of FIG.
The message “Please bring your card and exchange it for a desired prize at the prize counter.” Appears and “Eject the card.” Is displayed. As a result, when the player operates the “YES” selection switch, the IC card 61 is ejected. That is, the IC card 61 is ejected from the card insertion slot 45 of the valuable information converter 21, and reaches the player's hand. After that, the player brings the discharged IC card 61 to the prize counter in the hall, where the player operates the player (for example, the IC card 61).
The clerk gives the player the desired prize) and receives the desired prize of the prize exchange amount corresponding to 6000 stored in the IC card 61.

As described above, in the case of exchanging the free gift, the free gift information is added to the IC card 61, and the free gift equivalent to the free gift information added to the IC card 61 is selected and brought to the counter. On the other hand, the rest (fractional amount) that has not been exchanged for prizes is stored in the IC card 61. Therefore, it is possible to insert the game into a pachinko gaming machine next time and enjoy the pachinko game, and it is also possible to accumulate fractional balls for the prize exchange in the game after the next time. This completes the prize exchange routine.

(B) At the time of cash exchange When the player presses the cash exchange selection switch on the screen of FIG.
If the decision result in the step S18 is YES, the program shifts to the program of FIG. 13, and the screen of FIG. 19 appears. In FIG. 13, a conversion amount input process for determining how much of the game value information (that is, a game ball) acquired by the player in step S100 for cashing is performed. For example, in FIG.
On the screen of No. 9, the total number of balls acquired is 6789, and "Today's cash rate is 2.5 yen." Is displayed.
Thereby, the player can know the rate of the game ball and the cash.

On the screen of the display section 42, "How many cash do you want to use for cash? (Use the 10 key to input the desired number and press the selection switch. The rest will be saved.) Message is displayed. At this time, the ten keys 74 are operated to operate the desired number (for example, 6000).
Number of pieces: that is, corresponding to the conversion amount) is input. As a result, 6000 will be converted into cash and the rest will be accumulated. Select and press the end switch, and step 102
It is determined that the conversion amount input processing has been completed in step S, and the subsequent step S
Proceed to 104. At this time, the screen moves to FIG.

When the conversion amount is determined, cash conversion information processing is performed in step S104. This is to convert the desired amount of cash (for example, 6000) to a cash amount (for example, 15,000 yen) by multiplying it by a cash exchange rate. The amount is stored in the IC card 61. Note that the actual cash payment is made through the payout port 57 for paying out the cash and the gift certificate in the securities issuing device 22.

Next, in step S106, return ball processing is performed. This is the remainder that is not converted into cash information (fractional)
Is stored in the IC card 61. For example, in FIG.
On the screen of 0, the display "789, I will store the coins" appears. At this time, the business form of the hall is displayed, and the display "The main store can store up to 5000 balls" appears. As a result, the player can know the upper limit value of the stored coins. And the IC card 6 is 789 as a fraction.
Storage area for the number of coins 1 (game value information return amount storage means 3
(Corresponding to 24). In addition, on the screen of FIG. 20, at the same time, the message "conversion amount is 15,000 yen." Is displayed. As a result, the player confirms the amount converted into cash. Also, "Please press the selection switch if you like. The card will be ejected. Please insert this card into the securities issuing device. The securities selected by the customer will be paid out."

After confirmation, the player pushes the confirmation switch.
As a result, the card ejection process of step S108 is performed. That is, while storing information such as the amount of cash (for example, 15,000 yen), the stored IC
The card 61 is ejected from the card insertion slot 45 of the valuable information conversion device 21 and reaches the player's hand. in this way,
The data converted into cash information is stored in the IC card 61, and the rest (fractional portion) that has not been cashed is IC.
The balls are accumulated in the card 61. Therefore, the player can receive the cash payment by inserting the IC card 61 into the securities payout device 22. In addition, the player can enjoy a pachinko game by inserting it into a pachinko gaming machine the next time by using the accumulated coins, and can also accumulate fractional balls for the next game to be used for cash. Above,
The cashing routine ends. In this case, since the conversion rate can be set from the management device 1, the player can be serviced according to the business status of the game store. For example, the conversion rate can be freely set by opening a new store or by designating the business hours, so that the service to the player can be improved.

(C) Gift certificate When the player presses the gift certificate selection switch on the screen of FIG. 16, the determination result in step S20 becomes YES and FIG.
21 and the screen of FIG. 21 appears. Figure 1
In step 4, a conversion amount input process is performed to determine how much of the total game balls the player has acquired in step S150 to exchange for a gift certificate. For example, on the screen of FIG. 21, “Total number of spheres acquired is 6789” is displayed, and “Gift certificate is 0 yen” is displayed. As a result, the player knows the total number of balls acquired and also confirms that the unconverted amount to the previous gift certificate is “0 yen”. Also, "Today's cash exchange rate is 2.5 yen. 16,500
It is possible to pay out gift certificates for yen. Is displayed. As a result, the player can know the conversion rate between the game ball and the gift certificate and the value of the total acquired balls when 6789 are all converted into the gift certificate.

On the screen of the display section 42, a message "Please input the desired conversion amount. It is a unit of 500 yen." Is displayed. As a result, the player expects that the game balls and the gift certificates will be converted in units of 500 yen, and that the game balls less than 500 yen will be stored. Also,
Since it is a unit of 500 yen, it can be recognized that it may not be possible to convert all of the total acquired balls of 6789 into gift certificates. Next, the player operates the ten keys 74 to input a desired conversion amount (for example, 15,000 yen: that is, the conversion amount). As a result, the game ball equivalent to 15,000 yen is converted into a gift certificate, and the rest is stored. When the end switch is selected and pressed, it is determined in step 152 that the conversion amount input process has ended, and the process advances to step S154. At this time, the screen moves to FIG.

When the conversion amount is determined, gift certificate information processing is performed in step S154. This is stored in the storage unit 92 (corresponding to the valuable value information storage means 224, 325) of the IC card 61 in which the information of the gift certificate corresponding to the desired amount (for example, 15,000 yen) desired to be converted is inserted. To do. It should be noted that the actual payment of the gift certificate is carried out through the cash dispenser 57 for dispensing the cash and the gift certificate in the securities dispensing device 22. Then, step S
At 156, the return ball processing is performed. This is to store the remainder (fractional portion) that is not converted into gift certificate information in the IC card 61. For example, on the screen of FIG. 22, the display “789 coins will be accumulated.” Appears. At this time, the business form of the hall is displayed, and the display "The main store can store up to 5000 balls" appears.

As a result, the player can know the upper limit value of the stored coins. Then, 789 pieces are stored in the storage area for storing the number of coins of the IC card 61 (corresponding to the game value information return amount storage means 324) as a fraction. In addition, in the screen of FIG. 22, at the same time, "The total conversion amount is 15,000 yen."
Is displayed. As a result, the player will confirm the amount of money converted into the gift certificate information. Also, "Please press the selection switch if you like. The card will be ejected. Please insert this card into the securities issuing device. The securities selected by the customer will be paid out." After confirmation, the player presses the confirmation switch. As a result, the card ejection process of step S158 is performed. That is, the amount of the gift certificate (for example, 15,000
While storing the information of (circle), the stored fractional number of IC cards 61 are ejected from the card insertion slot 45 of the valuable information conversion device 21, and reach the player's hand.

As described above, the data converted into the gift certificate information is stored in the IC card 61, and the rest (fractional portion) not converted into the gift certificate information is stored in the IC card 61. Therefore, the player has the securities payout device 2
By inserting the IC card 61 into 2, it becomes possible to receive the payment of the gift certificate. In addition, it is possible to insert the coin into the pachinko gaming machine next time by using the accumulated balls and enjoy the pachinko game, and also to accumulate the fractional balls in the subsequent games to be used for the conversion of the gift certificate. This completes the routine for converting to a gift certificate. In this case, since the conversion rate can be set from the management device 1, the player can be serviced depending on the operating state of the game store. For example, the conversion rate can be freely set by opening a new store or by designating the business hours, so that the service to the player can be improved.

[In the case of pachi-slot game] (example of cash conversion) Here, in the case of a player using a pachi-slot gaming machine,
For example, a game card in which the number of acquired game coins is stored is removed from the pachi-slot gaming machine and inserted into the valuable value information conversion device 21. Then, a screen as shown in FIG. 23 appears. In the screen of FIG. 23, 1000 coins are acquired, 0 coins are saved, and total coins are acquired.
It is displayed that the number is 00. From this, it can be seen that the total number of coins earned by the player so far is 1000. Then, a message "Please select the desired conversion method and press the selection switch." Is displayed to prompt you to select the desired conversion method. If you want to redeem,
The selection switch for "cashing" is pressed. This shifts to a cashing process, and the screen of the display unit 42 moves to FIG.

In the screen shown in FIG. 24, "the total earned coin is 10
It is 00. Is displayed, and also, "There is 0 yen for unconverted money." Is displayed. As a result, the player knows the total number of coins earned and also confirms that the previous unconverted money is "0 yen". In addition, the message "Today's cash exchange rate for 7 tickets is 100 yen."
This allows the player to know the rate of game coins and cash exchange. In addition, the screen of the display section 42 shows "How many coins do you want to use for cash? (Use the 10 key to input the desired number and press the selection switch. The rest will be saved.) Is displayed. At this time, the numeric keypad 74 is operated to operate the desired number (for example, 1
000 sheets: That is, corresponding to the conversion amount) is input, the end switch is selected and pressed, and the screen moves to FIG. In this case, since all 1000 coins cannot be converted into cash, as shown in FIG. 25, the number of convertible coins is displayed as 994, and below that is displayed as "fractional coins that cannot be converted into coins." To be done.

In addition, the business form of the hall is displayed, and the display "The main store can store up to 700 coins" appears. Thereby, the player can know the upper limit value of the stored coins. When the number of redeemable coins is determined, the cashing process is performed. This is the desired number (eg 9
The cash amount is converted to information of cash amount (for example, 14,200 yen) by multiplying 94 sheets) by the cash exchange rate, and the cash amount converted here is stored in the IC card 61. It should be noted that the actual cash payment is the cash exit 5 for paying cash and gift certificates in the securities dispensing device 22.
It will be done through 7.

Next, the return coin process is performed. this is,
The remaining part (fractional part) that is not converted to cash information is the IC card 6
It is stored in 1. For example, on the screen of FIG. 25, the display “6 coins will be saved.” Appears. At this time, the business form of the hall is displayed, saying, "The main store is 700
You can save up to one coin. Appears on the display. Thereby, the player can know the upper limit value of the stored coins. Then, the six coins are stored in the storage area for the number of stored coins of the IC card 61 (corresponding to the game value information return amount storage means) as a fraction. In addition, on the screen of FIG. 25, "The converted amount is 14,200 yen." Is displayed at the same time. As a result, the player confirms the amount converted into cash. Also, "Please press the selection switch if you like. The card will be ejected. Please insert this card into the securities issuing device. The securities selected by the customer will be paid out."

After confirmation, the player pushes the confirmation switch.
As a result, the card ejection process is performed. That is, while storing information such as the amount of cash (for example, 14,200 yen), the stored IC card 61 is ejected from the card insertion port 45 of the valuable information conversion device 21 and reaches the player's hand. . In this way, the data converted into cash information is stored in the IC card 61, and the rest (fractional portion) that has not been cashed is stored in the IC card 61. Therefore, the player can receive the cash payment by inserting the IC card 61 into the securities payout device 22. In addition, the saved coins can be inserted into the pachislot gaming machine next time to enjoy the pachislot game, and the fractional coins can be accumulated and applied for cash next time in the subsequent games. This completes the cashing routine.

Next, the processing program of the securities issuing device 22 will be described. Main Program of Securities Disbursement Processing FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the main program of securities disbursement processing. This program is a sequential process and is sequentially executed for each step. When the program starts, initialization processing is first performed in step S300. As a result, the I / O port, the register, the memory, etc. are initialized and the flags are set. Next, in step S302, it is determined whether or not the card is inserted, that is, the IC card 61 is inserted into the card insertion opening 58 of the securities dispensing device 22.
It is determined whether or not is inserted. If not, wait at this step. At this time, an initial menu screen as shown in FIG. 27 is displayed on the display section 52 of the securities dispensing device 22, and a message "Please insert the card and enter the PIN" appears. As a result, it is understood that the player is prompted to enter the personal identification number by inserting the IC card 61.

When the player inserts the IC card 61 and inputs the 4-digit personal identification number, the process proceeds to the following step S304 to perform the personal identification number confirmation processing. IC from the entered personal identification number
When the validity of the card 61 is confirmed, it is determined in step S306 and step S308 whether the information stored in the IC card 61 is cash information or gift certificate information. (A) When cashing information When the determination result of step S306 is cashing information, the process branches to step S310 to carry out cashing processing. In the cashing process, first, the cashing information stored in the IC card 61 is read. At this time, the screen of the display unit 52 in the securities dispensing device 22 is switched to that shown in FIG.

The screen of FIG. 28 shows a case where cash information is stored in the IC card 61.
It is 0 yen. Is displayed to inform the user that the payout process of 15,000 yen is currently being performed. Also, "Now,
It is being processed. Please wait for a little while. Is displayed, a plurality of triangular marks are displayed below it, and the colors are sequentially changed to notify the player that processing is in progress. When the payout process ends, the screen shown in FIG.
Switch to. On this screen, a message "Please take the card and cash. Thank you." Is displayed. At this time, the payout opening 57 of the securities issuing device 22
Cash (for example, one 10,000 yen bill and one 5000 yen bill) is paid out from the card insertion slot 5
The IC card 61 is ejected from 8. As a result, the player can receive the converted cash and also receive the IC card 61 in preparation for the next cash conversion.

(C) Gift certificate information If the determination result in step S308 is gift certificate information, the flow branches to step S312 to perform gift certificate payout processing. In the gift certificate payout processing, first, the gift certificate information stored in the IC card 61 is read. At this time, the securities issuing device 2
The screen of the display unit 52 in 2 is switched to FIG.

The screen of FIG. 30 shows the case where the gift certificate information is stored in the IC card 61.
It's 5,000 yen. Is displayed, and now 15,
Notify you of the situation where you are paying 000 yen worth of gift certificates. In addition, by displaying "I am processing it now. Please wait for a while."
Notify the player that it is in process. When the payout process is completed, the screen is switched to FIG. In this screen,
The message "Please take your card and gift certificate. Thank you." Is displayed. At this time, gift certificates (for example, 10,
One book ticket worth 000 yen and one book ticket worth 5,000 yen will be paid out, and the card slot 58
The IC card 61 is ejected from. As a result, the player can receive the gift certificate and also receives the IC card 61 in preparation for the next conversion of the gift certificate.

(C) In the case of fraudulent processing: Even if the validity of the IC card 61 is confirmed from the personal identification number entered in step S304, if either step S306 or step S308 is NO, fraud is possible. It is determined that there is a property, and illegal processing is performed in step S314. In the illegal processing, the contents of the IC card 61 are checked, and if there is no problem, the IC card 61 is ejected outside. If the contents of the IC card 61 are deficient (eg, tampered with), the IC card 61 is held, the management device 1 is contacted, and the surveillance camera 13 is connected to the securities dispensing device 22.
Record the camera screen in the direction of. In this way, fraud is dealt with.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the player finishes the game (for example, when the pachinko game is finished), the IC card 61 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a card) is ejected from the pachinko gaming machine. The game value information (game ball number data) acquired is stored in the card. Next, when the card is inserted into the valuable value information conversion device 21, the game value information of the card is read out, and the read value is valuable value information (for example, how much is the value when converted into cash at a predetermined conversion rate? Information) and the converted valuable information is written on the card,
The card is ejected. Thereafter, the player carries the ejected card to the securities dispenser 22 and inserts the ejected card so that the valuable value information written on the card is read out, and the retrieved valuable information is read. Cash or a gift certificate, which is a valuable value medium, is dispensed from the securities dispensing device 22 according to the value information. It is also possible to go to the free gift counter, present the card and exchange it for a desired free gift.

Therefore, by inserting the card storing the acquired game ball information into the valuable value information conversion device 21 and performing a simple operation, a card in which the valuable value information corresponding to the game ball information is written is obtained. In other words, the card can be obtained (that is, the valuable value information can be obtained). Also, by inserting the card into the securities dispensing device 22 and performing a simple operation, the cash or the gift certificate corresponding to the valuable value information can be paid out. be able to. For example, when the cash is paid out, the player can purchase a desired product.
Also, when the gift certificate is paid out, it can be exchanged for a desired product. As a result, when the prize the player desires is not in the hall, there is no need to exchange the prize, and the player can purchase a product that the player is satisfied with in cash, or a product that the player wants with a gift certificate. Will be able to buy. Therefore, the game ball acquired by the player can be effectively utilized. Further, for the game store, the service to the player can be improved. In particular, since it can be exchanged for cash or a gift certificate, it is not necessary to increase the number of kinds of prizes in the hall, and it is possible to eliminate the conventional adverse effect of unnecessarily increasing the cost of the game shop. When exchanging the prize, it is not necessary to use a paper or a magnetic card on which the information on the number of game balls to be acquired is printed, and the IC card can be used to exchange the prize, thereby improving safety.

When exchanging prizes, it is no longer necessary to exchange a fractional ball of the number of obtained game balls for a candy, chocolate, etc. as in the conventional case, and a part of the number of game balls obtained for the player can be used for the next game, or It can be used for the next prize exchange.
Therefore, the fractional ball can be effectively utilized for the player. Based on the read value of the game value information, the unconverted game media that cannot be converted into valuable value information is returned to the player, so fractional balls can be used effectively, for example, the returned fractional values can be accumulated and the It can be converted into value information or used for the next prize exchange. The player selects a desired amount of valuable value, and by converting the difference between the selected amount of valuable value and the read value of the gaming value information, the acquired game balls are converted into securities as much as the player desires. Can be converted. Further, by taking the return form of saving the difference, it is possible to save a desired number of game balls, and it is possible to effectively utilize the acquired game balls.

By allowing the player to select a desired value form by operating the player from the outside, the form of securities desired by the player (for example, cash, gift certificate, prize exchange) can be obtained. . By storing the unconverted game media that cannot be converted into valuable value information in the IC card as data, it is possible to return the unreturned amount to the player with a highly safe card, and to effectively utilize the unreturned amount. You can Since the IC card is provided with a security measure that can store the validity confirmation information such as a personal identification number,
Sufficient safety can be ensured even if the player can convert it into a valuable value form such as cash or a gift certificate based on the information on the IC card.

Since the upper limit of the cumulative value of the game medium return amount can be set from the outside (for example, the management device 1), the service to the player can be improved according to the business condition of the game store. For example, when opening a new store,
It is possible to freely set the upper limit of the cumulative value of the amount of returned game media by designating the business hours, and it is possible to improve the service to the player. As a result, it is possible to differentiate between the game shops. Since the conversion rate when converting to the valuable value information based on the read value of the game value information can be set from the outside (for example, the management device 1), the service to the player is also provided in accordance with the business condition of the game store. Can be improved. For example, it is possible to freely set the conversion rate by designating the opening hours of a new store or by designating the business hours, so that the service to the player can be improved. As a result, it is possible to differentiate between the game shops.

Since the game value information conversion device 12 is divided into a valuable value information conversion device 21 as a first device and a securities payout device 22 as a second device and is configured as a separate body, for example, a game A plurality of valuable value information conversion devices 21 for reading out value information and discharging cards are installed for each island facility, and a securities payout device 2 for handling cash and gift certificates is provided.
If you take the form of installing one 2 in the prize counter,
The player can convert the valuable value information acquired by the plural valuable value information conversion devices 21 into a card, and avoid congestion. Further, when it is crowded, it is possible to convert only the valuable value information into a card and insert it into the securities dispensing device 22 for a free time or at a later date for cashing.

Incidentally, since the game ball count information is conventionally written on a paper or magnetic card, it is usual that the prize exchange is allowed only on the day from the viewpoint of fraud prevention. With high security
By using the C card, there will be no problem even if the prize is exchanged or cash or a gift certificate is paid out at a later date. Therefore, it is possible to provide an excellent cash exchange system that can take into consideration congestion relief and player convenience. Further, for example, a device in which the valuable information converting device 21 and the securities paying device 22 are integrated is conceivable, but it is expected to become expensive. On the other hand, if each device is provided separately as in this embodiment, it is possible to improve the service to the player and reduce the cost. Especially in recent years, the hall equipment tends to be computerized, and the cost reduction is very effective. Focusing on the device, the valuable-value information conversion device 21 reads out the game-value information and converts it into valuable-value information, so that the cost can be relatively reduced.
On the other hand, if the securities payout device 22 is installed in front of the prize counter, measures such as monitoring for fraud are perfect and safety is improved. Further, since the valuable value information conversion device 21 is relatively low in cost, it is possible to reduce the cost of the game value information conversion device 12 as a whole.

Second Embodiment of the Present Invention FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention, particularly the first embodiment.
This is an example in which the device (valuable value information conversion device) is incorporated in an enclosed ball game machine. In FIG. 32, 400 is a card type enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine, and the configuration of the enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine 400 is different from the above embodiment,
It is the following part. That is, on the front operation panel 105, an operation switch group 401 in which various operation switches necessary for a game are collected is arranged, and the operation switch group 401
Is composed of a touch panel and an LCD. The six touch panels in the operation switch group 401 are the first
It has the same arrangement and function as the embodiment. Further, a valuable value information conversion switch 402 is newly arranged next to the operation switch group 401. When the valuable value information conversion switch 402 is pressed, the enclosed ball-type pachinko gaming machine 400 functions as a valuable value information conversion device. In addition to being configured to execute, the entire part of the card frequency display unit 123 and the number-of-balls display unit 124 including the operation switch group 401 serves as the display unit 403 for executing the function of the valuable information conversion device. It is configured to provide the various displays required. That is, the valuable-value information conversion device (first device) is incorporated in the enclosed ball-type pachinko gaming machine 400.

The display section 403 normally displays the screen shown in FIG. 32, but when the valuable value information conversion switch 402 is pressed, the screen of the display section 403 is switched to that shown in FIG. . In FIG. 33, reference numeral 411 is an increment switch, and 412 is a decrement switch, which serves as a ten-key pad (for example, performs numerical value up / down). Reference numeral 413 denotes a cursor switch displayed on the display unit 403, which moves the cursor upward, and 414 denotes a cursor switch displayed on the display unit 403, which moves the cursor downward. Four
15 is a confirm switch, 416 is a cancel switch, 417
Is a spare switch. Numeral 419 is a numerical value display section for displaying numerical values. The arrangement is not limited to such an example, and it goes without saying that another example may be used.

In the above configuration, when the player pays the game, the game value corresponding to the numerical data of the number-of-balls display section 124 is temporarily stored in the game card by the card reader / writer inside the gaming machine by pressing the settlement switch 143. , Written. Next, the player switches the valuable value information conversion switch 4
When 02 is pressed, the screen of the display unit 403 is switched to that shown in FIG. For example, the screen of FIG. 33 corresponds to the menu screen. Therefore, the player sees this screen while looking at the increment switch 411 and the decrement switch 41.
When the player inputs the personal identification number by using 2, the cashing information, the gift certificate information or the prize exchange information can be stored in the gaming card by the same program as in the above embodiment. At this time, based on the written game value information, it is converted into valuable value information such as cash exchange information, gift certificate information or prize exchange information, and the unconverted fraction is stored in the game card as fraction information. The game value information is erased. After that, the gaming card is ejected from the enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine 400 and brought to the securities payout device (second device) in the same manner as in the above embodiment to receive cash or a gift certificate. Therefore, in the second embodiment, since the valuable-value information conversion device is incorporated in the enclosed ball type pachinko gaming machine 400, it is very convenient for the player, and there is an effect that the service of the game shop can be further improved.

Although each of the above-mentioned embodiments is the effect in the case of the pachinko gaming machine, the same effect as described above can be obtained in the case of using the pachi-slot gaming machine and the obtained coins.
In this case, different IC cards are used for pachinko games and pachislot games, but the same IC cards may be used. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment,
Various modifications as described below are possible. Any type of ordinary pachinko game machine may be used. For example, a so-called first type gaming machine, a second type gaming machine, a third type gaming machine, another type gaming machine,
It may be any of game machines having other electric accessory devices. Similarly, the pachi-slot gaming machine may be of any type. The IC card may have any size, material, internal electronic circuit configuration, etc. within the scope of the present invention.

[0101]

According to the present invention, when a player finishes a game, a game card (hereinafter, simply referred to as a card) is ejected from the game machine, and then the card is transferred to the first device of the game value information conversion device. When you insert the, the game value information (the number of acquired game media) stored in the card is read, and the read value is valuable value information (for example, how much value is there when converted into cash at a predetermined conversion rate)? ), Write the converted valuable information on the card, eject the card, and then the player takes the ejected card to the second device and inserts the ejected card. Therefore, the valuable value information written in the card is read out, and a predetermined valuable value medium (for example, cash or gift certificate) is paid out according to the read valuable value information. Effect can be obtained below.

(1) By inserting a game card storing the acquired game value information into the first device and performing a simple operation, valuable value information corresponding to the read value of the game value information is written. You can get a card (ie you can get valuable information). Further, by inserting the card into the second device and performing a simple operation, it is possible to easily receive cash or a gift certificate corresponding to the valuable value information. (2) For example, when converted into cash, the player can purchase a desired product by cash. Further, when converted into a gift certificate, the gift certificate can be exchanged for a desired product. (3) As a result, when the prize desired by the player does not exist in the hall, there is no need to exchange the prize, and the player can purchase the item that the player is satisfied with in cash, or the player can use the gift certificate. It will be possible to exchange for the desired product. Therefore, the game value information acquired by the player can be effectively used. Further, for the game store, the service to the player can be improved.

(4) In particular, since it can be exchanged for cash or a gift certificate, it is not necessary to increase the number of kinds of prizes in the hall, and it is possible to eliminate the conventional adverse effect of unnecessarily increasing the cost of the game shop. (5) When exchanging prizes, it is not necessary to use a paper or magnetic card on which information on the number of acquired game media is printed, and it is possible to exchange prizes with a game card (for example, an IC card), which enhances safety. be able to. (6) When exchanging prizes, it is not necessary to exchange the fractional value information (so-called fractional medium) of the earned gaming value information with candy, chocolate, etc. as in the conventional case, and the gaming value information obtained for the player (for example, A part of the data (corresponding to the number of acquired game balls) can be used for the next game or the next prize exchange. Therefore, the fractional value information can be effectively utilized for the player.

(7) Since the game medium conversion device is divided into the first device and the second device and configured separately, for example, the card in which the game value information is read out and converted into desired valuable value information If a plurality of first devices for discharging each of the island facilities are installed, and a second device for handling valuable media such as cash and gift certificates is installed in the prize counter, the player can play a plurality of devices. The game value information obtained by the first device can be converted into valuable value information as a card, and congestion can be avoided. (8) Also, if it is crowded, the game value information is simply carded into valuable value information, which is inserted into the second device at an empty time or at a later date to obtain the desired valuable value medium ( For example, cash can be paid out.

(9) Incidentally, since the count information is conventionally written on a paper or magnetic card, it is usual that the prize exchange is allowed only on the day from the viewpoint of fraud prevention. By using a highly secure game card (for example, an IC card), there will be no problem even if the prize is exchanged or cash or a gift certificate is paid out at a later date. Therefore, it is possible to provide an excellent cash exchange system that can take into consideration congestion relief and player convenience. (10) For example, a device in which the first device and the second device are integrated is conceivable, but it is expected to be expensive. On the other hand, if each device is provided separately as in the present invention, it is possible to reduce the cost while improving the service to the player. Especially in recent years, the hall equipment tends to be computerized, and the cost reduction is very effective.

(11) Focusing on the device, the first device is for reading the game value information and converting it into valuable value information, so that the cost can be relatively reduced. Meanwhile, the second
If this device is installed near the free gift counter, measures such as fraudulent monitoring will be perfect and safety will be improved. (12) The first device can be manufactured at a relatively low cost by improving the card information reading device such as a so-called prize counter. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the cost of the entire game medium conversion device. (13) As a result of reading the game value information, the unconverted game value information that cannot be converted into valuable value information is returned to the player, so that the game value information equivalent to what is called a fractional medium can be effectively used, for example returned. The fractional game value information can be used for the next game or the next prize exchange. (14) By selecting the desired value amount by the player and returning the difference between the game value information corresponding to the selected value amount and the read value of the game value information from the game card,
The acquired game value information can be converted into a valuable value medium by the amount desired by the player.

(15) Further, by adopting the return form of saving the above difference, the desired game value information can be saved and the acquired game value information can be effectively utilized. (16) By enabling the player to select a desired value-value form from the outside, the value-value medium form desired by the player (for example, cash, gift certificate, prize exchange) can be obtained. it can. (17) By storing the unconverted game value information that cannot be converted into valuable value information in a game card (for example, an IC card) as data, it is possible to return the unreturned amount to the player with a highly secure card. , The unreturned portion can be effectively utilized. (18) Since a game card (for example, an IC card) is provided with security means for storing identification information for judging the validity of the card, it is referred to as cash or a gift certificate desired by the player based on the information on the game card. Even if it can be converted into a valuable value form, sufficient safety can be ensured.

(19) Since the upper limit of the cumulative value of the game value information returned amount can be set from the outside (for example, the management device), the service to the player should be improved according to the business condition of the game store. You can For example, it is possible to freely set the upper limit value of the cumulative value of the game value information return amount by designating a business hours or when the store is newly opened, and the service to the player can be improved. As a result, it is possible to differentiate between the game shops. (20) Since the conversion rate when converting the read value of the game value information into valuable value information can be set from the outside (for example, the management device), the service to the player can be provided according to the business condition of the game store. Can be improved. For example, it is possible to freely set the conversion rate by designating the opening hours of a new store or by designating the business hours, so that the service to the player can be improved. As a result, it is possible to differentiate between the game shops.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an inside of a game shop showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram of a game medium conversion device of the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an external view of the valuable information conversion device of the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a view showing an operation unit of the valuable information conversion device of the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an external view of the securities dispensing device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operating unit of the securities dispensing device of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of an IC card of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a front view of the enclosed ball type gaming machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the game value information conversion device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a detailed concept of the functions of the game value information conversion device in the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main program of the valuable value information conversion apparatus according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of prize exchange processing of the valuable information conversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of cash conversion processing of the valuable information conversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of gift certificate exchange processing of the valuable information conversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an initial menu screen of the display unit of the valuable information conversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the valuable information conversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of the display unit of the valuable information conversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the valuable information conversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the valuable information conversion device of the same example.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the valuable information conversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the valuable information conversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the valuable information conversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the valuable information conversion device according to the embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the valuable information conversion device of the embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the valuable information conversion device of the same example.

FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing a main program of the securities issuing device of the embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an initial menu screen of the display unit of the securities dispensing device of the embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the securities dispensing device of the embodiment.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the securities dispensing device of the embodiment.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the securities dispensing device of the embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the securities dispensing device of the embodiment.

32 is a front view of the enclosed ball-type gaming machine of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a display unit of the enclosed ball game machine of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Management Device 12 Game Value Information Conversion Device 21 Valuable Value Information Conversion Device (First Device) 22 Securities Disbursement Device (Second Device) 31a, 31b, ... 31n Enclosed Ball Type Pachinko Machines 32a, 32b , 32n Enclosed ball type pachinko machine 33a, 33b, ... 33n Pachislot machine 41, 51 Card reader / writer (card / R / W) 42, 52 Display section 43, 53 Operation section 44, 56 Control device 54 Gift certificate dispensing device 55 Cash dispensing device 61 IC card (gaming card) 201, 301 Gaming value information reading means 202, 302 Valuable value information converting means 203, 303 Valuable value updating means 204, 304 First identification information discriminating means 205, 305 First card information read / write means 211, 311 Second identification information determination means 212, 312 Value Information reading means 213, 313 Valuable value issuing means 220, 320 Game medium conversion cards 221, 321 Security means 222, 322 Amount information storage means 223, 323 Gaming value information storage means 224, 325 Valuable value information storage means 251, 351 Second Card information read / write means 306 Game value information return means 307 Game value amount selection means 324 Game value information returned amount storage means 331 Valuable value form selection means 332 Conversion rate setting means 341 Return amount updating means 342 Upper limit value setting means

Claims (17)

[Claims] 1. A first device reads the game value information from a game card storing the game value information, converts the read game value information into valuable value information, and converts the converted valuable value information into a game card. The game card that is stored and stored is ejected from the first device, and the valuable information stored in the gaming card ejected from the first device is read by the second device, and according to the read valuable value information. A game value information conversion method, characterized in that a predetermined valuable medium is issued from the second device. 2. The process of storing the valuable value information in a predetermined game card, after confirming the validity of the game card, stores the valuable value information in the game card, and issues the predetermined valuable value medium. 2. The game value information conversion according to claim 1, wherein in the processing, after confirming the validity of the game card, a predetermined value medium is issued according to the value information stored in the game card. Method. 3. When the game card is newly issued, by specifying and paying an amount of money corresponding to a desired game value, game value information according to the paid amount is added to the game card, The identification information for confirming the validity of the card is stored in the game card, and thereafter the game is enabled on the gaming machine. In the processing for confirming the validity of the game card, the identification information stored in the game card is stored. 3. The game value information conversion method according to claim 1, wherein the validity of the game card is judged. 4. In the process of storing the valuable value information in a predetermined game card, by updating and recording the previous valuable value information,
4. The game value information conversion method according to claim 1, wherein the valuable value information of this time is stored. 5. The game value information conversion method according to claim 1, wherein the valuable value medium is at least one of banknote, currency, and gift certificate. 6. If, as a result of reading the game value information, there is an unconverted game value component that cannot be converted into valuable value information in the game value information, the unconverted game value component is returned to the player. 6. The game value information conversion method according to claim 1, further comprising: 7. The process of returning the game value is a process of recording an unconverted game value amount that cannot be converted into valuable value information in a predetermined game card and returning it, and the unconverted game value amount is changed to a predetermined game card. In the process of recording and returning to, after confirming the validity of the game card,
7. The game value information conversion method according to claim 1, wherein the unconverted game value amount is returned by updating and recording the previous game value return amount on the game card. 8. The game value information is read from the game card storing the game value information, the read game value information is converted into valuable value information, and a predetermined valuable medium is created according to the converted valuable value information. A game value information conversion device for issuing, wherein the game value information conversion device is a first device,
The second device is configured as a separate body, and the first device reads the game value information from a game card storing the game value information, and the game value information reading unit reads the game value information. Valuable value information converting means for converting the issued gaming value information into valuable value information, and card discharging means for storing the valuable value information converted by the valuable value information converting means in a predetermined gaming card and discharging the gaming card According to the valuable value information read-out means for reading the valuable-value information stored in the discharged game card, and the valuable-value information read by the valuable-value information reading means. And a valuable-value issuing means for issuing a predetermined valuable-value medium, and a gaming value information conversion device. 9. The game card, security means for storing identification information for judging the validity of the card, valuable value information storage means for storing the valuable value information,
The first device includes a first identification information determining unit that determines identification information of the security unit when the valuable information is stored in the game card, and the game card is authorized by the first identification information determining unit. And a valuable value updating unit that stores the valuable value information in the valuable value information storage unit by updating the previous valuable value information, and stores the valuable value information. A second identification information discriminating means for discriminating the identification information of the security means is provided, and the valuable value issuing means responds to the valuable value information when the game card is judged to be valid by the second identification information discriminating means. 9. The game value information conversion device according to claim 8, wherein a predetermined valuable medium is issued. 10. The game value information conversion apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the valuable value medium is at least one of banknote, currency, and gift certificate. 11. As a result of reading the game value information by the game value information reading means, if there is an unconverted game value portion that cannot be converted into valuable value information in the game value information, the unconverted game value. 11. The game value information conversion device according to claim 8, further comprising a game value information return means for returning the minutes to the player. 12. The valuable value information conversion means includes valuable value amount selection means for selecting a desired valuable value amount of the game from the game value information read by the game value information reading means. 12. A game value information returning means for returning a difference between the valuable value amount selected by the valuable value amount selecting means and the game value information read out by the game value information reading means is provided. A game value information conversion device described in any one of 1. 13. The valuable value information converting means comprises a valuable value form selecting means for selecting a desired valuable value form by an operation of a player from the outside. The game value information conversion device described in any one. 14. The game value information returning means records unconverted game value information that cannot be converted into valuable value information in a predetermined game card and returns the game card value. A security means for storing identification information for determining sex, and a game value information return amount for storing unconverted game value information that cannot be converted into valuable value information among the read values of the game value information reading means as a game value information return amount A storage means is provided, and further, an identification information discriminating means for discriminating the validity of the card based on the identification information stored in the security means is provided, and the game value information returning means is the game card is legitimate. When it is determined that there is, the returned amount is updated to the previous game value information conversion amount in the game value information return amount storage means. 14. The game value information conversion device according to claim 8, further comprising return amount updating means for storing the same. 15. The game value information conversion according to claim 8, further comprising an upper limit value setting means capable of setting an upper limit value of an accumulated value of the game value information return amount from the outside. apparatus. 16. The conversion rate setting means for externally setting the conversion rate when converting the read value of the game value information into valuable value information, according to any one of claims 8 to 15. Game value information conversion device. 17. The game value information conversion device according to any one of 8 to 16, wherein the first device is incorporated in a game machine for storing a game settlement result in a game card.