JPH11333120A - Prize ordering device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make an order more easily usable by transmitting to a hall computer to execute charging processing. SOLUTION: An intermachine processing device 1 is equipped on the left side of each pachinko game machine and equipped with a prize ordering device part constituted of a prize menu list 9a to correspondingly display the name of a prize, the ID number of a prize, and the number of pachinko balls required for an exchange, a ten-key device 9b for inputting the ID number and the number of an ordered prize, an abstract menu table 9f to display prize names frequently asked among prizes listed on the prize list 9a, an abstract menu key 9g equipped corresponding to respective prize name displayed on the abstract menu table 9f, a speaker 9h to output the response of a shop tender to an order, etc.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is provided with a counting device for counting game media (pachinko balls, medals, etc.) obtained by a player and a storage device for storing the number of game media counted by the counting device. The present invention relates to a prize ordering device that is provided near a gaming machine and that allows a player to order exchange of game media and prizes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a player is provided near a gaming machine provided with a counting device for counting game media obtained by a player and a storage device for storing the number of game media counted by the counting device. Has been proposed a prize ordering device for ordering exchange of game media and prizes, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 9-215850, 9-262360, 9-2765.
No. 19, and the like.

[0003] In a gaming machine provided with such a counting device, a storage device, and a prize ordering device, when a game medium is dispensed from the gaming machine, the player stores it in a so-called dollar box and places it at his feet. Rather than putting them, they are sequentially put into a counting device and counted, and the number of the game media for temporary storage (when the game media is a pachinko ball is generally called a custody ball, a possession ball, an acquisition ball, etc.) is stored in the storage device. Is stored. As described above, the number of the game media stored as the temporary storage game media can be taken out from the payout device as it is (generally, it is configured to be taken out from the game media lending device). It can be taken out as needed and used for games. When ending the game, the number of game media stored as temporary storage game media in the storage device is determined by the number of game media for prize exchange (such as when the game medium is a pachinko ball) on an IC card, a magnetic card, or the like. , Which is generally referred to as a savings ball). A game medium stored as a prize exchange game medium can also be taken out from the payout device, but unlike the temporary storage game medium, a certain fee is deducted when taken out. In addition, in the event of a big hit, unless a big hit with a so-called lucky number or a so-called unlimited system is employed, a clerk of a pachinko game hall operates a storage device to provide a temporary storage game medium. The stored number of game media is forcibly rewritten to the number of premium exchange game media.

When a player wants tobacco, food or the like during a game, the player first displays the name of the prize, the identification number of the prize, and the number of game media required for exchange in association with each other. Look at the prize menu table. Then, an identification number corresponding to a desired cigarette, food or the like and the number of required game media are confirmed, and the identification number of the cigarette, the food or the like is input to the premium order device using the numeric keypad. Then, the prize ordering device issues a receipt stating the contents of the order,
The input identification number and the identification number of the prize ordering apparatus itself are transmitted to the hall computer. Also, the number corresponding to the value of the premium is subtracted from the number of game media stored in the storage device. Then, the clerk who confirms the order transmitted to the hall computer delivers the cigarette, food and drink, and the like to the player, and exchanges the receipt with the receipt. Therefore, the player can get cigarettes, food and drink, etc. while sitting in front of the gaming machine, and does not need to give cash or the game medium itself to the clerk. it can.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional prize ordering apparatus, when ordering a prize, it is necessary to confirm an identification number or the like by looking at a prize menu table and input it using a numeric keypad. The operation was troublesome. Particularly, an elderly person, a first-time user, and the like receive an impression that the operation is complicated, and may be avoided.

In the above-mentioned conventional prize ordering apparatus, for example, when 1200 pieces of temporary storage game media and 1000 pieces of prize exchange game media are stored, a prize corresponding to 1200 pieces of game media is ordered. In this case, if the temporary storage game medium is used for the settlement of the prize, the number of the temporary storage game medium becomes zero. Therefore, when the actual game medium runs out, it is stored as the prize exchange game medium. The game medium is taken out from the payout device and used for the game, but at this time, the fee is deducted as described above, and the player suffers disadvantage.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and a prize ordering device provided near a gaming machine for allowing a player to order exchange of a game medium and a prize is provided. The purpose is to make it more convenient.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention In order to achieve such an object, a prize ordering apparatus according to the first invention is provided with a counting device for counting game media acquired by a player and the counting device. A storage device for storing the number of the game media counted by is provided in the vicinity of the attached gaming machine,
A prize ordering device for a player to order exchange of a game medium and a prize, wherein a prize name display means on which the name of each prize is described, and a name of each prize displayed on the prize name display means Order input means for selecting and inputting any of the prizes, ordering means for outputting the contents of the order input from the order input means to the outside, and a prize related to the order Required number calculating means for calculating a required number of the game media required for exchanging the game medium with the required game medium; and a required number calculated by the required number calculating means from the number of the game media stored in the storage device. Withdrawal means for reducing the number. Note that the counting device and the storage device may be configured separately from the gaming machine and installed at the top, bottom, left, right, and the like of the gaming machine, or may be configured integrally with the gaming machine.

In the prize ordering apparatus according to the first invention, a player who wants tobacco, food or the like during the game selects the prize to order by referring to the description of the prize name display means, and responds to the prize. The prize name is input by operating the order input means. Then, the ordering means outputs the contents of the order input from the order inputting means to the outside of the prize ordering device. Specifically, the information is transmitted to, for example, a hall computer of a pachinko game hall. At this time, the required number calculating means
The required number of game media required for exchanging the prize and the game media according to the order is calculated, and the withdrawal unit deducts the required number from the number of game media stored in the storage device. Then, for example, when a receipt is issued and a prize is delivered by a clerk, it is exchanged for a receipt.

As described above, according to the prize ordering apparatus of the first invention, when ordering a prize, the prize is selected by referring to the description of the prize name display means, and the order input means corresponding to each prize is selected. Is very easy to operate because it only needs to be operated. In addition, since the order input means is provided for each prize name, even an elderly person or a first-time user can understand the operation method at a glance. For this reason, there is no danger that use will be avoided.

Here, the prize name display means may be, for example, a panel on which the name of the prize is described, or a liquid crystal display on which the name of the prize is displayed. Also, a so-called touch panel that performs input by touching the display on the screen with a finger or the like may be used to combine the premium name display means and the order input means into one member. When the touch panel is used in this manner, the display of the name of the premium can be input by touching the display with a finger as it is, so that the operation is further facilitated.

[0012] Also, the prize ordering apparatus according to the first invention comprises:
As described in claim 2, when the player operates the order input means, it is more preferable to include a sound output means for outputting a sound in accordance with the operation content. Here, outputting the voice according to the operation content means that, for example, when the player operates the order input means corresponding to coffee,
Output a voice such as "I received your coffee order",
That's what it means. And the voice output means may be configured to output the raw voice of the clerk himself at the pachinko game hall whose operation content has been confirmed, or may reproduce the voice that has been recorded electrically or magnetically in advance. It may be configured to output.

[0013] In the case of such a configuration, the player can confirm what kind of operation has been performed, so that the usability is further improved. Further, it is preferable to provide a voice input means for transmitting the voice of the player to the clerk, so that the clerk can interact with the clerk if necessary. In the case of such a configuration, the clerk can be asked about the operation method and the like, so that the usability is further improved.

[0014] The prize ordering apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention includes:
A counting device that counts the number of game media obtained by the player, a storage device that stores the number of the game media counted by the counting device, and a game device that stores the number of the game media within the range stored in the storage device. A payout device for paying out, a prize ordering device attached to the vicinity of the gaming machine provided with the prize ordering device for the player to order exchange of game media and prize, and order input means for inputting an order; An ordering means for outputting the contents of the order inputted from the order inputting means to the outside, and a necessary number calculation for calculating a required number of the game media necessary for exchanging the prize and the game medium according to the order Means, and withdrawal means for withdrawing the required number calculated by the required number calculation means from the number of game media stored in the storage device, wherein the storage device has the stored number as it is A first storage unit for storing the number of temporary storage game media to be paid out from the payout device, and a prize exchange to be paid out from the payout device by subtracting a number corresponding to a fee required for payout from the stored number. And a second storage unit for storing the number of game media, wherein the withdrawal unit is configured to, when deducting the required number from the number of game media stored in the storage device, use the second storage unit. In which the prize exchange game media stored in the storage device is preferentially withdrawn. Here, the second storage unit may be fixed to the game island together with the first storage unit, for example, or may be configured to be portable with an IC card, a magnetic card, or the like.

In the prize ordering apparatus according to the second invention, when a game medium is stored in both the first storage section and the second storage section, a prize exchange game stored in the second storage section. Premiums are settled using the medium preferentially. For example,
If the number of prize exchange game media stored in the storage device is not 0, the prize exchange game media are used until the number becomes 0. That is, for example, when the game medium for temporary storage is 120
If no prizes corresponding to 1200 game media are ordered in a state where 0 pieces and 1000 pieces of prize exchange game media are stored, 1000 pieces of prize exchange game media, 200
The temporary storage game media are used for paying out prizes. Then, the number of temporary storage game media becomes 1000, and the number of prize exchange game media becomes 0. Even when the actual game media is exhausted, 100 is stored as the temporary storage game medium.
Zero game media can be taken out of the payout device without a fee and used for a game. For this reason, the game can be continued for a longer time without deducting the commission, and the usability is further improved.

In recent years, there has been proposed a so-called enclosed pachinko gaming machine which does not pay out any pachinko balls to the outside even if the pachinko balls enter a winning opening. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine has a storage device that stores the number of pachinko balls possessed by the player and a number display device that displays the storage content of the storage device, and a ball rental fee is charged at the start of the game Then, the number corresponding to the inserted amount is stored in the storage device and displayed on the number display device, and the number stored in the storage device every time a pachinko ball is fired, that is, displayed on the number display device. The number is reduced by one, and conversely, the number is increased, for example, by seven each time a pachinko ball is won in the general winning opening, and is increased by, for example, fifteen each time a pachinko ball is won in the special winning opening. For this reason, if the means for detecting the winning in the general winning opening / winning opening and increasing the number displayed on the number display device, that is, the number stored in the storage device, is replaced with the counting device described above, The prize ordering apparatus according to the first and second aspects of the invention can be applied to an enclosed pachinko game machine.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of the head-to-head processing apparatus of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view for explaining the external appearance of the head-to-head processing apparatus of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a main part of the inter-chamber processing apparatus. FIG. 3 is a perspective view for explaining a counting device attached to the pachinko gaming machine,
(A) shows a state in which the inflow port is closed, (b) shows a state in which the inflow port is opened, and (c) shows a state in which a dollar box is placed. FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration of a main part of the inter-chamber processing apparatus and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the stand-to-stand processing apparatus 1 of this embodiment is provided on the left side of each pachinko gaming machine P.
As shown in FIG. 3, each pachinko gaming machine P is provided with a counting device 3 for counting the number of pachinko balls obtained by the player. The stand-to-table processing device 1 includes a deposit and savings ball management unit 5 for storing and managing the number of pachinko balls counted by the counting device 3 and lending pachinko balls by inserting cash or a prepaid card. A payout device unit 7 for paying out pachinko balls within the range of the number stored in the management unit 5 and an order for exchanging pachinko balls and prizes stored in the deposit and savings ball management unit 5 for deposit and saving management. An order device unit 9 for subtracting the number of pachinko balls corresponding to the value of the prize from the number of pachinko balls stored in the unit 5, and the pachinko gaming machine P A stopping device 11 for temporarily stopping the functions of the processing device 1 (deposit and savings management portion 5, payout device portion 7 and order device portion 9) and the counting device 3, a hall computer H, a pachinko gaming machine P, a counting device Location 3, and a microcomputer 1a for performing various controls and exchanges various information with the deposit 貯玉 management unit 5, dispensing device 7, ordering device section 9, the stopping device 11 or the like.

The counting device 3 is installed inside a table T on which a dollar box B is placed. The counting device 3 counts pachinko balls flowing from an inflow port 3a provided on the surface of the table T. Number of pachinko balls (hereinafter referred to as "count value")
That. ) Is transmitted to the microcomputer 1a.
When the game is not being played, the inlet 3a
The shutter 3b is closed as shown in FIG. The condition for opening the inlet 3a (becoming a state as shown in FIG. 3B) will be described later.

The deposit ball management unit 5 includes a deposit ball storage unit 5a for storing the number of deposit balls, a deposit display unit 5b for displaying the number of deposit balls stored in the deposit ball storage unit 5a, and a deposit ball display unit 5b. A membership card insertion unit 5c for inserting a membership card for storing the number, a coin storage display unit 5d for displaying the number of coins stored in the membership card, and a service point of the player stored in the membership card ( And a service point display unit 5e for displaying the total number of checked balls stored in the stored ball storage unit 5a as the number of stored balls on the member card. End ball for recording on the member card while leaving the whole ball key 5f and a fraction of the number of custody balls (for example, the remainder of the total number of custody balls divided by the number corresponding to 200 yen of special prizes). 5g key A deposit ball return key 5h for dispensing the deposit balls stored in the deposit ball storage unit 5a from the nozzle 7a of the dispensing device unit 7 to the upper plate A, and a ball storage stored in the membership card from the nozzle 7a upward. A coin return key 5i for paying out to the plate A and a member card return key 5 for removing the member card inserted into the member card insertion unit 5c
j. Note that the number of coins stored is also stored in the hall computer H. When the member card is inserted into the member card insertion unit 5c, the number of coins stored in the member card and the number of ball coins recorded in the hall computer H by the microcomputer 1a. It is configured to match the stored number of coins. When the number of checked balls is not 0, the member card is not returned even if the member card return key 5j is pressed.

The dispensing unit 7 includes a nozzle 7a for dispensing pachinko balls to the upper plate A of the pachinko gaming machine P, a coin insertion slot 7d for inserting coins, and a bill insertion slot for inserting bills. 7e, a prepaid card insertion slot 7f for inserting a prepaid card, a balance display section 7g for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and a prepaid card return key 7h for taking out the prepaid card.

The order device unit 9 inputs a prize menu list 9a for displaying the name of the prize, the identification number of the prize and the number of pachinko balls required for exchange in correspondence with each other, and the identification number and the number of the prize to be ordered. Key 9b, an identification number display 9c for displaying the identification number input by the ten key 9b, a number display 9d for displaying the number input by the ten key 9b, and Required ball number display section 9e for displaying the required number of pachinko balls
And a simple menu table 9f for displaying names of prizes frequently used among the prizes displayed in the prize menu list 9a, and provided for each prize name displayed in the simple menu table 9f. A simple menu key 9g, a speaker 9h for outputting a response of the clerk to the order, a receipt issuing unit 9i for issuing a receipt indicating the contents of the order,
It is constituted by.

The stop unit 11 is provided with an interrupt key 11a for requesting a stop of the functions of the pachinko gaming machine P, the inter-chamber processing device 1, and the counting device 3. Next, the operation of the head-to-head processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart. First, the normal processing shown in FIG. 5 will be described. This process is a process performed by the microcomputer 1a of the inter-chamber processing apparatus 1, and is started when operating power is supplied from a power supply device (not shown). When this process is started, the microcomputer 1a waits until the member card is inserted into the member card insertion unit 5c and the recite number of the member card is properly input by the ten keys 9b (S10). Is inserted and an appropriate recitation number is input, a command is issued to the counting device 3 to slide the shutter 3b and open the inlet 3a (S1).
2). Subsequently, the microcomputer 1a acquires the number of coins stored and the service points stored in the member card (S14), and displays the number of coins and the service points on the coin storage display unit 5d (S16). If no coins and service points are stored, “0” is displayed on the coins display section 5d and the service point display section 5e.

Next, the microcomputer 1a determines whether or not a count value has been received from the counting device 3 (S1).
8) If the count value is received ("Y" in S18)
ES "), and stores the number of deposited balls in the deposited ball storage unit 5a of the deposited and saved ball management unit 5 (S20). At this time, if the number of stored balls is already stored, it is added to the stored number and stored. On the other hand, when the count value is not received from the counting device 3 (“N” in S18).
O "), the process proceeds to S22 without performing the process of S20.

Next, the microcomputer 1a determines whether or not the full ball key 5f or the end ball key 5g is pressed (S22). ("YES" in S22), the number of pachinko balls stored as the deposit ball in the deposit ball storage unit 5a of the deposit and coin management unit 5 is recorded as the number of coins on the member card (S24). Here, when the all ball key 5f is pressed, all the checked balls are rewritten to the stored ball,
If the end ball key 5g is pressed, the stored ball is rewritten as a stored ball, leaving a fraction of the number of stored balls. And at this time, if the savings are already stored in the membership card,
The number is added to the stored number and stored. On the other hand, when the all ball key 5f or the end ball key 5g is not pressed ("NO" in S22), the process proceeds to S26 without performing the process of S24.

Next, the microcomputer 1a determines whether or not a big hit signal transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine P has been received when a big hit has occurred other than the lucky number (S26), and the big hit signal has been received. In this case ("YES" in S26), after the jackpot game ends and the counting of the pachinko balls is completed, the number of the pachinko balls stored as the stored balls in the stored ball storage unit 5a is stored with fractions remaining. (S)
28). On the other hand, when the big hit occurrence signal is not received ("NO" in S26), the process proceeds to S30 without performing the process of S28.

Next, the microcomputer 1a determines whether or not the coin return key 5h or the coin return key 5i is pressed (S30), and the coin return key 5h or the coin return key 5i is pressed. In this case, ("Y" in S30
ES "), a command is issued to the dispensing unit 7, and 25 pachinko balls are dispensed from the nozzle 7a (S32). And
Subtract from the number of stored balls stored in the stored ball storage unit 5a or the number of stored coins stored in the member card (S
34). Here, when the coin return key 5h is pressed, the same number of pachinko balls as paid out, 25 balls are deducted. Thirty-five of the ten are deducted. Then, the process returns to S10 to repeat the normal processing. On the other hand, when the coin return key 5h or the coin storage return key 5i is not pressed ("NO" in S30), the process returns to S10 without performing the processes of S32 and S34 and repeats the normal process. In the normal processing performed after the second time, S1
If the member card is already inserted at the time of performing the process of 0, that is, if the same player continues to play a game, the process of waiting until a recitation number is input is omitted and the process proceeds to S12. Although it is configured to proceed, the flowchart is omitted. If the member card has already been inserted at the time of performing the processing of S12, the flow proceeds to S14 while maintaining the open state because the inflow port 3a is already open.

Next, the premium order processing shown in FIG. 6 will be described. This process is a process performed in parallel with the above-described normal process, and is started when operating power is supplied from the power supply device. When this process is started, the microcomputer 1a waits until the simple menu key 9g is pressed (S40), and when the simple menu key 9g is pressed, the prize corresponding to the pressed simple menu key 9g is identified. The number is blinked on the identification number display section 9c, and then lit when the "execute" key of the numeric keypad 9b is pressed (S42). Subsequently, "0" displayed as an initial value is blinked on the number display section 9d to inform the player that the number is to be input next, and when the numeric keypad 9b is pressed, "0" is displayed. Instead, the value is blinked on the number display section 9d, and then lit when the "execute" key of the numeric keypad 9b is pressed (S44). still,
If the "Cancel" key of the numeric keypad 9b is pressed while the identification number and the number of the prizes are blinking in S42 and S44, input by the simple menu key 9g and the numeric keypad 9b is permitted again. The flowchart is omitted.

Next, the microcomputer 1a calculates the number of pachinko balls required to be exchanged for the prize (hereinafter referred to as "required ball number") (S46), and the required ball number is displayed on the required ball number display section 9e. The number is displayed (S48), and the process waits until the "execute" key of the numeric keypad 9b is pressed (S5).
0). Then, when the "execute" key is pressed, the total number of possessed balls, which is the sum of the number of retained balls stored in the retained ball storage unit 5a and the number of stored coins stored in the member card, is calculated (S52). Then, it is determined whether or not the required number of balls is equal to or less than the total number of possessed balls (S54). If the number of required balls is equal to or less than the total number of possessed balls ("YES" in S54), the required number of balls is subtracted from the number of stored balls (S56). The shortage is subtracted from the number of balls (S58). Subsequently, the microcomputer 1a
Transmits the identification number and the number of the prizes to the hall computer H (S60), outputs the voice of the clerk indicating that the order has been received from the speaker 9h (S62), and issues the receipt issuing section 9i.
To issue a receipt (S64), and S40
And the prize order processing is repeated. On the other hand, if the required number of balls is larger than the total number of possessed balls (“N
O "), the processing of S56 to S64 is not performed, and the speaker 9h
Output a voice of the clerk indicating that the total number of possessed balls is insufficient (S66), and return to S40 to repeat the prize ordering process. If the numeric keypad 9b is pressed before the brief menu key 9g is pressed, the microcomputer 1a regards that the identification number of the premium is input by the numeric keypad 9b, and displays the identification number in the identification number display section 9c. Is displayed, and the same processing as the above-mentioned S44 and subsequent steps is performed.
If the "Cancel" key is pressed, the identification number,
The required number of balls is initialized, and the process returns to S40 to repeat the process, but the flowchart is omitted.

When the suspend key 11a is depressed, the microcomputer 1a issues a command to the member card insertion section 5c to return the member card, and at the same time, the pachinko gaming machine P, the inter-chamber processing device 1, and the counting device 3 Pause the function. Specifically, all ball key 5f, end ball key 5g, deposit ball return key 5h, accumulated ball return key 5i, member card return key 5
j, input by the prepaid card return key 7h, the numeric keypad 9b, the simple menu key 9g, and the like are invalidated. In addition, by blinking the number of balls that have been lit and displayed on the ball display unit 5b and the ball display unit 5d, the function of the pachinko gaming machine P or the like is stopped for other players or clerks. Let them know. After that, when the member card is again inserted into the member card insertion unit 5c and the recite number is input, the suspension of the functions of the pachinko gaming machine P and the like is released, and the blink display of the deposit display unit 5b and the storage display unit 5d. To the normal lighting display.

When the microcomputer 1a stops the functions of the pachinko gaming machine P and the like, the microcomputer 1a stores the fact and the identification number of the player who stopped the function, specifically, the identification number of the player stored in the membership card. Tell computer H.
Then, the hall computer H issues a command to the microcomputer 1a of the other room-to-vehicle processing device 1 in the game arcade so as not to accept even if the member card is inserted. Thereafter, when the suspension of the functions of the pachinko gaming machine P and the like is released,
The microcomputer 1a notifies the hall computer H to that effect, and the hall computer H cancels the command.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player from playing a game with a pachinko gaming machine other than the pachinko gaming machine P that has been stopped.

Next, the operation content when the player actually uses the room-to-table processing apparatus of the present embodiment will be described by way of an example. When playing a game in a pachinko gaming machine provided with the inter-chamber processing device 1 and the counting device 3, the player first inserts the membership card into the membership card insertion section 5c, and inserts the membership card with the numeric keypad 9b. Enter your recitation number. Then, the number of accumulated coins stored in the member card is displayed on the accumulated coin display unit 5d, and the service points are displayed on the service point display unit 5e. Further, the inflow port 3a of the counting device 3 is opened.

Then, coins, bills, and prepaid cards are inserted, pachinko balls are paid out from the nozzle 7a to the upper plate A, and a game is played using the pachinko balls. When the stored coins are stored, the pachinko ball can be paid out from the nozzle 7a by pressing the coin-return key 5i and used for a game.

Then, during the game, due to the occurrence of a big hit, etc.,
When the dollar box B is filled with the pachinko balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine P, the player pulls the handle Ba of the dollar box B toward the front to set the outlet Bb at the bottom of the dollar box B. Open the pachinko balls from the outlet Bb to the inlet 3
a to cause the counting device 3 to count. Then, the counted pachinko balls are stored in the stored ball storage unit 5a as stored balls, and when the number of stored balls is already stored, the number is added and the number is displayed on the stored ball display unit 5b.
If you get a big hit other than the lucky number,
Pachinko balls obtained by the jackpot and stored in the ball storage unit 5a, and the ball storage unit 5a obtained up to that point
Is stored in the membership card, and the fraction is displayed on the deposit display section 5b, and the deposit display section 5d moves from the deposit storage section 5a to the membership card. The number of accumulated coins including the number of accumulated coins is displayed.

Then, when ending the game, the player presses the all ball key 5f, and the number of pachinko balls stored as stored balls in the stored ball storage unit 5a is all set as the number of stored balls. Remember on card. Then, “0” is displayed on the deposit display section 5b, and the total number of balls that have been displayed on the deposit display section 5b and the deposit display section 5d is displayed on the deposit display section 5d. Thereafter, when the member card return key 5j is pressed, the member card is returned and “0” is displayed on the coin storage display section 5d. In addition, when the end ball key 5g is pressed instead of the all ball key 5f to leave a fraction of the checked ball, this fraction is displayed on the deposited ball display portion 5b. Until the fractional pachinko balls are used up in a game, for example, and the display of the coin display unit 5b becomes “0”,
Even if the member card return key 5j is pressed, the member card is not returned, and a sound for notifying that the custody ball remains is output from the speaker 9h.

When a player wants tobacco, food or the like during the game, the player first displays the name of the prize, the identification number of the prize, and the number of pachinko balls required for exchange in association with each other. By looking at the prize menu list 9a, the identification number corresponding to the desired prize is confirmed, and the identification number is input using the numeric keypad 9b. Alternatively, the user inputs a prize name (prize identification number) by pressing the corresponding simple menu key 9g while viewing the simple menu table 9f. Then, the identification number of the prize is displayed blinking in the identification number display section 9c. After confirming, the "execute" key of the numeric keypad 9b is pressed. Then, the identification number is determined and lit and displayed, and “0” lit and displayed on the number display section 9d blinks, so that the number of prizes is input using the numeric keypad 9b. Then, the number is displayed blinking on the number display section 9d.
Press the key. Then, the number is determined and lit, and the required ball number is displayed in the required ball number display section 9e.
After confirming, press the "Execute" key. Then, if the number of coins is not 0, the number of pachinko balls required for exchanging prizes is subtracted from the number of coins, and if the number of coins is insufficient, it is stored in the coin storage unit 5a. The shortage is deducted from the number of stored balls. For example, in a state where 2345 pieces of checked balls and 100 pieces of stored balls are stored,
When two prizes AAAAAAA corresponding to 63 pachinko balls are ordered, 100 balls and 26 balls are used for clearing the prizes, and 2319 balls are stored and 0 balls are stored. Then, the inputted prize and the number are transmitted to the hall computer H, and "AA" is output from the speaker 9h.
The order of two AAAA has been received. " Then, a receipt is issued from the receipt issuing unit 9i. Then, the clerk delivers the prize to the player, and the player hands the receipt to the clerk and receives the prize from the clerk.

When the player leaves the pachinko gaming machine P for a meal, a toilet, or the like, the player operates the suspend key 11a.
Is pressed to receive the member card returned from the member card insertion unit 5c. Then, the functions of the pachinko gaming machine P and the like are stopped, and no one else can play a game with the pachinko gaming machine P. Then, returning to the pachinko gaming machine P, the member card is inserted into the member card inserting section 5c, and the password of the pachinko gaming machine P is input, thereby canceling the stoppage of the functions of the pachinko gaming machine P and the like and restarting the game.

Here, the microcomputer 1a and the order device section 9 correspond to the above-mentioned prize ordering apparatus, the simple menu table 9f corresponds to the above-mentioned prize name display means, and the simple menu key 9g corresponds to the above-mentioned order input means. The processing of S46 of the prize order processing performed by the microcomputer 1a corresponds to the processing of the required number calculating means described above, and the processing of S56 and S58 of the prize order processing corresponds to the processing of the debit means described above. The processing of S60 of the processing corresponds to the processing of the ordering means described above, and the processing of S62 and S66 of the prize order processing.
Corresponds to the above-described processing of the audio output means, the coin storage unit 5a corresponds to the above-described first storage unit, and the membership card corresponds to the above-described second storage unit.

Next, the effect of the head-to-head processing apparatus of this embodiment will be described. According to the head-to-head processing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment,
The prizes can be ordered simply by looking at the simple menu table 9f and pressing the simple menu key 9g corresponding to the desired prize, so that the operation is very simple and very convenient. Also, a simple menu key 9g, one-to-one with the name of the prize
Is provided, so that even an elderly person or a first-time user can understand the operation method at a glance. For this reason, there is no danger that use will be avoided.

Further, since the clerk's voice is output from the speaker 9h, the player can confirm what operation he or she has performed, so that the player is more convenient to use. Also, if the number of coins stored in the member card is not 0, the prize will be settled using the coins until the number becomes 0, so the game will continue for a longer time without deducting the commission. Can be.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment at all, and it goes without saying that the present invention may be implemented in various other embodiments. For example, in the above embodiment, the prize menu list 9a is displayed on the table processing device 1, but it may be placed in a booklet form around the gaming machine, for example, on the table T. In such a configuration, the size of the prize menu list is not limited, so that, for example, characters can be made large and easy to see, and the usability is improved. or,
The number of prizes to be displayed can be increased, and it is possible to more appropriately respond to a request from a player.

In the above embodiment, the coin display section 5b, the coin storage display section 5d, the prize menu list 9a, the simple menu table 9f, the numeric keypad 9b, the simple menu key 9g, the identification number display section 9c, and the number display section 9d. Although the example in which the required ball number display section 9e is formed by a separate member has been described, the required ball number display section 9e may be integrally formed by using a touch panel. When the touch panel is used in this manner, the display of the name of the premium can be input by touching the display with a finger as it is, so that the operation is further facilitated. Further, for example, if the description of the method of use is displayed when the input waiting state continues for a predetermined time, the usability is further improved.

Also, a microphone for transmitting the voice of the player to the clerk may be provided so that the clerk can interact with the clerk if necessary. In the case of such a configuration, the clerk can be asked about the operation method and the like, so that the usability is further improved. Further, the display method of the deposit display section 5b and the deposit display section 5d when the number of deposit balls stored in the deposit storage section 5a is rewritten to the membership card as the number of deposits is not particularly limited. If the number displayed on the ball display unit 5b is reduced by one at a high speed and the number displayed on the ball storage display unit 5d is increased by one at this timing, the stored ball is rewritten as a ball. This allows the player to clearly understand what has been done.

In the above embodiment, the payout device 7 and the pachinko gaming machine P operate even if the membership card is not inserted in the membership card insertion section 5c, so that the pachinko ball can be borrowed and the game itself can be performed. Although it is configured so that the pachinko gaming machine P, the space processing device 1 and the counting device 3 do not operate at all until the membership card is inserted. In such a configuration, all players can be given membership cards, so that it is possible to easily manage the visit status and playing time of each player.

Also, in the above embodiment, the player operates the suspend key 1
When the function of the pachinko gaming machine P or the like is stopped by pressing 1a, the stop of the function of the pachinko gaming machine P or the like is maintained until the player returns, but a predetermined time (for example, one hour) is set. If you do not resume the game by the time
The stored ball may be rewritten as a stored ball and stored in the hall computer H, and the function of the pachinko gaming machine P or the like may be released from being stopped so that another player can play the game.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view for explaining the external appearance of an inter-stand processing apparatus according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a main part of the inter-chamber processing apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a counting device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration of a main part of the inter-chamber processing apparatus and the like.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a normal process performed by a microcomputer of the inter-chamber processing apparatus.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a prize ordering process performed by a microcomputer of the inter-chamber processing apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 .... Processing unit between machines 1a ... Microcomputer
3 ... Counter 3a ... Inlet 3b ... Shutter
5: Deposit and savings management unit 5a: Deposit storage unit 5b: Deposit display unit 5c: Member card insertion unit 5d: Deposit display unit 5e: Service point display unit 5f: All key 5g: End ball key 5h: Deposit return Key 5i
… Bill return key 5j… Member card return key 7… Payout unit 7a… Nozzle 7d… Coin slot 7e… Bank slot 7f… Prepaid card slot 7g… Balance display unit 7h… Prepaid card return key 9… Order unit unit 9a… Gift menu list 9b
... Numeric keys 9c... Identification number display section 9d... Number display section 9e... Required number of balls display section 9f... Simple menu table 9g.
9i: Receipt issuing unit 11: Stop unit 11a: Interruption key A: Upper plate B: Dollar box Ba: Handle Bb: Outlet H: Hall computer P: Pachinko machine T: Table.

Claims (3)

[Claims] An apparatus is provided near a gaming machine provided with a counting device for counting game media obtained by a player and a storage device for storing the number of the game media counted by the counting device. A prize ordering device for ordering exchange of game media for a prize, comprising: a prize name display means on which the name of each prize is described; and a prize name corresponding to each prize name displayed on the prize name display means. Order input means for selecting and inputting any of the prizes, ordering means for outputting the contents of the order inputted from the order input means to the outside, prizes pertaining to the order and the game A required number calculating means for calculating a required number of the game media required for exchanging a medium; and a required number calculated by the required number calculating means from the number of the game media stored in the storage device. Prize ordering apparatus comprising: the Rakushu stage, the. 2. The prize ordering apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: voice output means for outputting a voice in accordance with a content of the operation when the player operates the order input means. 3. A counting device for counting game media obtained by a player, a storage device for storing the number of game media counted by the counting device, and a storage device for storing the number of game media counted by the storage device. A payout device that pays out the game medium at
A prize ordering device attached to the vicinity of the gaming machine provided with, for the player to order exchange of game media and prize, the order input means for inputting an order, and Ordering means for outputting the contents of the input order to the outside; required number calculating means for calculating a required number of the game media required for exchanging the prize according to the order with the game medium; and the storage device Withdrawal means for deducting the required number calculated by the required number calculation means from the number of game media stored in the storage device, wherein the storage device temporarily stores the stored number as it is paid out from the payout device A first storage unit for storing the number of game media for use, and a prize exchange paid out from the payout device by subtracting a number corresponding to a fee required for payout from the stored number. A second storage unit that stores the number of replacement game media, wherein the withdrawal unit is configured to perform the second storage when the required number is reduced from the number of game media stored in the storage device. A prize ordering device, wherein the prize exchange game medium stored in the section is preferentially withdrawn.