TW202205218A - The ticket count device and ticket count system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a ticket count device and a ticket count system, which can realize ticket count processing with added game elements. The ticket count device includes: a ticket reading unit (20) for executing the ticket reading processing to count the number of tickets in a series of a plurality of tickets; an operation unit (30) for a player who at least perform game operations; and a processing unit (100) for receiving the player's game operations, and performing at least one of an output processing of game sounds, a display processing of game images, and a control processing of game machine as the game processing.

Description

Ticket counting device and ticket counting system

The present invention relates to a ticket counting device, a ticket counting system, and the like.

Conventionally, a ticket issuing apparatus for issuing tickets such as lottery tickets by a ticket issuing machine is known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a ticket issuing device that issues a ticket from a ticket issuing machine when it is determined that the coins inserted from the coin insertion port are equal to or greater than a predetermined amount. The player collects a predetermined number of tickets issued in this manner, and then, for example, an item can be exchanged. prior art literature Patent Literature

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-253328

[The problem to be solved by the invention]

For example, when the ticket issued from the ticket issuing device is a series of a plurality of tickets, a single ticket counting device is required to count the number of the series of a plurality of tickets. However, the conventional ticket counting device only counts the tickets inserted by the player, and does not add a game element.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a ticket counting device, a ticket counting system, and the like, which can realize ticket counting processing to which game elements are added. [Means of Solving Problems]

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a ticket counting device including: a ticket reading section for performing a ticket reading process to count the number of tickets in a series of a plurality of the tickets; an operation unit for a player to perform at least a game operation; and a processing unit for receiving the game operation of the player, and performing, as game processing, output processing of game sound, display processing of game images, and processing of At least one of the control processes of the game body.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the reading process of the ticket is performed, thereby counting the number of tickets. Further, when the player performs a game operation through the operation unit, the game operation is received, and game processing such as output processing of game sound, display processing of game images, or control processing of the game body is executed. Therefore, in addition to processing of reading and counting tickets, game operations of the player are received, and game processing such as output processing of game sound, display processing of game images, or control processing of game bodies is performed. As a result, it is possible to provide a ticket counting device capable of realizing ticket counting processing to which game elements are added.

Also, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing section may perform control of the read processing of the ticket corresponding to the game operation or game result, and the game operation or the game result. Corresponding processing for counting the number of tickets, and processing for granting privileges corresponding to the game operation, the game result, the reading result of the ticket, or the counting result of the number of tickets at least one of.

In this way, it is possible to realize the process of reading tickets, the process of counting the number of tickets, or the process of granting special benefits, reflecting various factors, and it is possible to add various game elements to the ticket counting device.

In addition, in an aspect of the present disclosure, the processing section may control the reading process so that a given number of the tickets are read every time the game operation is performed.

In this way, since the ticket is read every time the player performs a game operation, the counting process of reading and counting the ticket in conjunction with the player's game operation can be realized.

In addition, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may be caused to read the predetermined number of tickets even when the player performs the game operation while the ticket reading unit is reading the predetermined number of sheets. Next, a new reading of the ticket is also not performed.

In this way, for example, when the player performs the game operation at a shorter operation time interval than the period in which the predetermined number of sheets is read, new reading of the ticket is not performed.

Also, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing section may perform a process of setting the given number of sheets to a given set number of sheets.

In this way, when a predetermined number of tickets are read every time a game operation is performed, the predetermined number of tickets can be set to an arbitrary number.

Also, in one aspect of the present disclosure, in the case where the operation time interval of the game operation is a second time interval shorter than the first time interval, the operation time interval is the same as the first time interval. Compared with the situation, the counting speed of the number of tickets can be faster.

In this way, when the player performs the game operation at a shorter operation time interval, the number of tickets is counted at a faster speed.

Also, in an aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may execute the special privilege granting process when the number of tickets reaches a predetermined number of tickets.

In this way, the player can be effectively motivated to count the number of tickets through the ticket counting device.

In addition, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may execute the special privilege granting process when the specific ticket is read.

In this way, a special offer based on a particular ticket can be a powerful incentive for a player to use the ticket counting device.

Also, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may execute the privilege granting process when the game result is a predetermined game result.

In this way, the player will actively play the game in the ticket counting device in order to obtain the special benefit, ie, the player will be effectively motivated to play the game.

Also, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing section may execute a lottery process as the special offer granting process.

In this way, playing the lottery game based on the lottery process will become a strong incentive for the player to use the ticket counting device.

Also, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the operation unit may include a first operation unit for the player to perform the game operation, and a second operation unit for the player to perform an operation other than the game operation.

In this way, the player can use the second operation part to perform operations other than the game operation while performing the game operation using the first operation part, thereby improving the convenience of the player.

Also, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may perform automatic counting processing of the tickets when the second operation unit is operated.

In this way, the player can execute the automatic counting process of tickets by operating the second operation unit, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

Furthermore, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may change the game sound according to the number of tickets of the read tickets.

In this way, the game sound changes according to the counted number of tickets, thereby realizing rich game effect processing.

Also, in one aspect of the present disclosure, when a predetermined period has elapsed without the game operation being performed to instruct the reading of the ticket, the processing section may perform notification processing on the player.

Executing such an attention-grabbing notification process makes it possible to urge the player to perform the game operation when the player does not perform the game operation.

Furthermore, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing unit may perform output processing of additional information in addition to the information on the number of tickets.

In this way, in addition to the information on the number of tickets, the output processing of the additional information can be performed, whereby various services using the additional information can be provided to the player.

Also, an aspect of the present disclosure relates to a ticket counting system including: a ticket reading unit that executes a ticket reading process to count the number of tickets in a series of a plurality of the tickets an operation unit for a player to perform at least a game operation; and a processing unit for performing control of the reading process of the ticket, corresponding to the game operation or the game result, and the game operation or the game Processing of counting the number of tickets according to the result, and processing of giving special benefits according to the game operation, the game result, the reading result of the ticket, or the counting result of the number of tickets at least one of the.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the reading process of the ticket is performed, thereby counting the number of tickets. Also, control of ticket reading processing, counting processing of tickets, or granting processing of special benefits is performed in accordance with game operations or game results. Therefore, compared with a system that simply reads and counts tickets, it is possible to provide a ticket counting system that can realize ticket reading processing, counting processing of the number of tickets, or giving of special benefits reflecting various factors processing, thereby realizing the ticket counting processing to which the game element is added.

Next, the present embodiment will be described. In addition, the present embodiment described below does not unduly limit the description content of the scope of the claims. In addition, the structure demonstrated in this embodiment is not necessarily all essential components.

1. Ticket counting device, ticket counting system FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show a configuration example of the ticket counting apparatus according to the present embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view when the ticket counting device is viewed from the front, and FIG. 2 is a side view when the ticket counting device is viewed from the left side. Ticket counting devices are also called ticket shredders or ticket eaters, for example. In addition, the ticket counting apparatus of this embodiment is not limited to the structure of FIG. 1, FIG. 2, Various changes can be implemented, for example, a part of its structural elements (each part) may be omitted, or other structural elements may be added.

The ticket counting apparatus of FIGS. 1 and 2 includes a ticket reading unit 20 , an operation unit 30 , and a processing unit 100 . In addition, the ticket counting device may include a button 40, a slip outlet 42, a card writing portion 44, a display 50, speakers 52, 54, a decorative member 56, and the like.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the ticket 60 used in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3 , the ticket 60 is formed of, for example, a plurality of ticket pieces connected in series in the longitudinal direction. The interface between the ticket units can be easily cut and separated, for example, by providing creases or perforations or holes. In the present embodiment, such a series of a plurality of ticket units is appropriately and simply described as a ticket 60 . The ticket reading unit 20 executes the reading process of the ticket 60 to count the number of tickets in a series of a plurality of tickets.

The ticket reading unit 20 has the insertion port 22 of the ticket 60 . As shown in FIG. 2 , the player (user) inserts the ticket 60 into the insertion slot 22 (the ticket insertion portion), and causes the ticket counting device to perform counting processing of the number of tickets. The ticket reading unit 20 may further include a sensor not shown for detecting tickets, a drive mechanism including a motor, a roller, or the like, a cutting mechanism (shredder mechanism) for cutting the ticket 60 , and the like. The cut tickets are accommodated in the dust box in the game machine 10 . In addition, the counting process of the number of tickets may be performed by the ticket reading unit 20 .

The operation unit 30 is used by the player to perform at least game operations. The operation unit 30 corresponds to the operation unit 160 of FIG. 5 described below. The operation unit 30 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a bass drum type game controller, and includes a bass drum body 32 , a head 34 serving as a striking surface of the bass drum body 32 , and an annular hoop 36 . As shown in FIG. 2 , the player performs a game operation of hitting the head portion 34 using stick-shaped members 37 and 38 imitating a drum stick of a bass drum. In addition, it is also possible to perform a game operation of hitting the ring-shaped hoop portion 36 .

The card writing unit 44 performs writing processing on the card (card medium) held by the player. The card writing unit 44 has an insertion slot 46, and the player inserts the card held by the player into the insertion slot 46 to perform writing processing, that is, to print information such as the number of tickets on the card. Alternatively, a process of electronically writing information such as the number of tickets into the card may be performed. In addition, the card writing unit 44 may be enabled to read the information written on the card.

In addition, in the case illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the information such as the number of tickets counted by the ticket counting device is printed on a slip or a write card and output, but this embodiment is not limited to here. For example, a barcode such as a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code may be used. For example, a bar code is printed on a document sent from the document outlet 42, or a bar code is displayed on the display 50 of the ticket counting device. In these cases, include information such as the number of tickets in the barcode. Alternatively, a barcode may be provided on the game body 10 . In this case, the barcode does not contain information such as the number of tickets. Instead, the barcode is read through a portable terminal device such as a smartphone held by the player. An application for reading barcodes is installed in the portable terminal device, and information such as the number of tickets is displayed using the application. Alternatively, the application may be used to perform processing of giving special benefits to players, which will be described later. In addition, it may be a system in which information such as the number of tickets can be uploaded to the server through, for example, a portable terminal device or an information processing device installed in a store. Also, instead of a physical card, a membership card based on an application of a portable terminal device may be used, and in this case, a barcode reader for reading the membership card is provided in the ticket counting device.

The processing unit 100 receives the game operation of the player, and performs at least one of output processing of a game sound, display processing of a game image, and control processing of the game body 10 as game processing. In the examples of FIGS. 1 and 2 , the processing unit 100 performs output processing of game sound as game processing. The processing part 100 is provided in the inside of the game machine 10 of the ticket counting apparatus, for example. Specifically, in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the processing unit 100 is realized by a circuit board such as a main printed circuit board (PCB, Printed Circuit Board) on which a processor such as a CPU or a memory is mounted. For example, the processing unit 100 is a processing device (control device) realized by a processor or the like.

The button 40 is a button having a function of ending counting and placing an order. For example, when the player presses the button 40 , the ticket counting device ends the counting, and sends out (typed) a receipt for the counted number of tickets from the receipt outlet 42 . In addition, the button 40 also has a function of instructing the automatic counting process as described later. For example, when the player presses the button 40, the ticket counting device starts automatic counting of tickets. The button 40 also corresponds to the operation unit 160 of FIG. 5 to be described later. For example, the operation unit 160 may include: a first operation unit for the player to perform game operations; and a second operation unit for the player to perform operations other than game operations. The operation part 30 which is a drum type game controller is a 1st operation part, and the button 40 is a 2nd operation part. In addition, in the present invention, the same operation part is used, that is, the button 40 has both the above-mentioned two functions, but the button 40 may have only one of the two functions. Moreover, for example, the two functions can be realized by different operation parts, such as two buttons, or other functions can be added. It can be adjusted according to the specific situation.

On the display 50, the number of tickets counted by the ticket counting device is displayed. The display 50 can be realized, for example, by a 7-segment display. The display 50 may also be implemented by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like driven by a thin film transistor (TFT) or the like. In addition, as described above, a barcode such as a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code can be displayed on the display 50 . The speakers 52 and 54 output sound such as game sound, and correspond to the sound output unit 192 in FIG. 5 to be described later. In addition, in FIGS. 1 and 2 , as the decorative member 56, for example, a member imitating a lantern shape is provided. The display 50 , the speakers 52 and 54 , and the decorative member 56 are supported by the support portion 12 and the like provided in the game body 10 .

In FIGS. 1 and 2 , when the player inserts one end of the ticket 60 into the insertion slot 22 , the one end of the ticket 60 is held by a holding mechanism (not shown) of the ticket reading unit 20 . For example, the insertion port 22 is provided with sensors such as rollers and photosensors (not shown), and when the sensors detect that the ticket 60 is inserted, the roller slightly rotates to hold the ticket 60 . As shown in FIG. 2 , the player performs a game operation, that is, hitting the head part 34 of the operation part 30 of the game controller, which is a drum, with the stick-shaped members 37 and 38 . Whenever such a game operation is performed, a given number of tickets 60 are read. For example, every time a game operation is performed, the tickets 60 are read one by one, and the tickets 60 are inserted (sucked) into the insertion port 22 . For example, the processing unit 100 controls the reading process of the ticket reading unit 20 to read a predetermined number of tickets 60 every time a game operation is performed. In addition, every time a game operation is performed, the processing unit 100 performs a process of outputting the corresponding game sound. For example, every time the game operation of striking the head part 34 of the operation part 30 is performed, the striking sound of the bass drum such as "Boom" is output as the game sound. For example, when the processing unit 100 receives a player's game operation, it performs a game sound output process, for example, outputting a beating sound of "dong, dong" representing the drumming from the speakers 52 and 54 as game sound.

In this way, in the ticket counting device of the present embodiment, the processing unit 100 receives the game operation of the player and executes the game processing, but the game processing is not limited to the above-described output processing of the game sound. For example, as game processing, the processing unit 100 may perform display processing of a game image or control processing of the game body 10 .

For example, in FIG.4(A), the display part 190 of FIG.5 is provided in the ticket counting apparatus of FIG.1, FIG.2. As game processing, a game image is displayed on the display unit 190 realized by a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The game image (game screen) in FIG. 4(A) is an image for operating a music game (rhythm game) played on a drum, and a determination line 72 is fixedly displayed in the score display area 70 . The plurality of note marks 74 , 75 , 76 , and 77 generated from the right end of the musical score display area 70 move in the direction of the determination line 72 at a predetermined speed. The time when these note marks 74, 75, 76, and 77 pass the determination line 72 is the reference time, and the player performs game operations at the time when the note marks 74, 75, 76, and 77 pass the determination line 72, that is, the reference time. Specifically, at the reference time when the note marks 74 and 75 corresponding to "dong" pass the determination line 72, the game operation of hitting the head part 34 of the operation part 30 with the rod-shaped members 37 and 38 is performed. In addition, at the reference time when the note marks 76 and 77 corresponding to "click" pass the determination line 72, the game operation of hitting the hoop part 36 of the operation part 30 with the rod-shaped members 37 and 38 is performed. The smaller the deviation between the reference time and the time of the game operation is, the higher the evaluation of the player's game operation is, and the higher the score is given to the player.

In FIG. 4(B) , as game processing, processing for controlling the game body 10 is executed. In FIG. 4(B), the game body 10 is provided with doors 81, 82, 83, and target objects 84, 85, 86 imitating a crocodile. Target objects 84 , 85 , and 86 emerge from the holes of these doors 81 , 82 , and 83 . As control processing for the game body 10 , the processing unit 100 executes a process of causing the target objects 84 , 85 , and 86 to appear from the doors 81 , 82 , and 83 or returning the target objects 84 , 85 , and 86 to the doors 81 , 82 , and 83 . Control of the hole. On the other hand, as a game operation, the player uses the hammer 87 to knock and attack the target object 85 coming out of the door 82, for example. When detecting such a game operation to attack the target object 85 , the processing unit 100 controls the game body 10 to return the attacked target object 85 to the door 82 side. The target object 85 functioning as the operation unit 160 of FIG. 5 has a sensor for detecting the fact that it is hit by the hammer 87 , and the game operation in which the player hits with the hammer 87 is detected by the sensor. In addition, the game machine 10 is provided with a drive mechanism that causes the target object 85 to emerge from the door 82 or return to the door 82 . The processing unit 100 controls the drive mechanism and the like based on the detection information from the sensor corresponding to the target object 85 of the operation unit 160 , thereby realizing control processing of the game machine 10 . Alternatively, light-emitting elements such as LEDs may be provided as electronic components in the decorative member 56 of FIGS. 1 and 2 , and the processing unit 100 may control the electronic components to implement control processing for the game machine 10 . For example, the processing unit 100 controls the light-emitting element, which is an electronic element, to emit light whenever the player performs a game operation of hitting the drum head 34 using the stick-shaped members 37 and 38 .

As described above, according to the ticket counting device of the present embodiment, the player inserts the ticket 60 into the insertion slot 22 to perform counting processing of the number of tickets. Furthermore, when the player presses the button 40, the slip on which the counted number of tickets is printed is sent out from the slip outlet 42. If the player takes the receipt to the gift exchange office of the store or facility, etc., the player can exchange the gift, thereby realizing lottery redemption, that is, obtaining the gift according to the number of tickets. In addition, as described above, the number of tickets can be written into the card held by the player or uploaded to the server, so that it can be exchanged for special benefits such as gifts.

However, since the time for the counting process by such a ticket counting device is simply the time for counting the number of tickets, it turns out that this causes a problem that the player feels a lack of pleasure or fun during this time. That is, the time to count the number of tickets is boring and uninteresting to the player. In particular, when the counted number of tickets of each player is large, the player needs to wait until the counting of the number of tickets of other players is completed. Such a long wait is boring for the player, causing the player to wait for nothing.

Therefore, in the ticket counting device of the present embodiment, in addition to the counting processing of the number of tickets, the game processing can be performed by receiving the game operation of the player. Specifically, as game processing, the output processing of the game sound described in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the display processing of the game image described in FIG. 4(A) , or the processing shown in FIG. 4(B) The control process for the game machine 10 described in . In FIGS. 1 and 2 , the player performs the game operation of hitting the drum head part 34 of the operation part 30 , thereby successively reading the tickets 60 . Therefore, the way in which the ticket 60 is linked with the tapping action is swallowed into the slot 22, and the feeling is synchronized with the player's own action, which is pleasant for the player, thereby realizing the fun of the game. In FIG. 4(A) , when the note marks 74 , 75 , 76 , and 77 pass through the determination line 72 , the player performs the game operation of hitting the drum head 34 of the operation unit 30 , so that the tickets 60 are successively swallowed into Since the insertion port 22 is also read, as in the case of FIG. 2 , the linkage between the game operation and the reading operation of the ticket 60 can be realized. For example, in FIG. 4(A), the ticket may be performed only when the deviation between the reference time at which the note marks 74, 75, 76, and 77 pass the judgment line 72 and the time at which the game is operated is within a predetermined range. 60 read operations. In this way, the quality of the game operation of the player can be linked with the reading operation of the ticket 60, thereby further enhancing the fun of the game added to the ticket counting device. In addition, in FIG. 4(B), for example, when the player performs a game operation of hitting the target objects 84, 85, and 86 with the hammer 87, the tickets 60 are successively swallowed into the insertion port 22 and read, so that the game can be realized. Linkage between the operation and the reading operation of the ticket 60 . In this case, the reading operation of the ticket 60 may be performed only when the game operation is successful, that is, when the target objects 84, 85, and 86 are tapped at the correct timing. In this way, the quality of the game operation of the player can be linked with the reading operation of the ticket 60, thereby further enhancing the fun of the game added to the ticket counting device. In this way, according to the present embodiment, the entertainment element of the game can be added to the ticket counting function of the ticket counting device, and the counting of tickets itself becomes entertainment, so that the act of collecting tickets can be attractive. Therefore, it is possible to provide a ticket counting device that can realize ticket counting processing to which game elements are added. In addition, by adding such game elements, more players can use the ticket counting device, thereby achieving the effect of attracting customers.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a ticket counting system that realizes the ticket counting device of the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is also an example of the structure of the ticket counting device. In addition, the configuration of the ticket counting system (the ticket counting device) is not limited to that shown in FIG. 5 , and various modifications such as omitting part of structural elements (each part) or adding other structural elements can be implemented.

The ticket counting system includes a game body 10 , a ticket reading unit 20 , a processing unit 100 , an operation unit 160 , a storage unit 170 , a display unit 190 , a sound output unit 192 , an I/F unit 194 , and a communication unit 196 .

The game body 10 is a body having operation objects or mechanisms for the player's game. The game body 10 is provided with, for example, an operation object, which is an object of a player's game operation, etc., a drive mechanism for moving the operation object, a moving mechanism for moving the operation object along a moving path, or an electric signal. control electronics, etc. Taking Fig. 4(B) as an example, the player's operating objects are target objects 84, 85, 86, and the driving mechanism is a motor, belt or gear used to move the target objects 84, 85, 86, etc. The movement of the moving mechanism The paths are gates 81, 82, 83. In addition, when a light-emitting element is provided on the decorative member 56 of FIGS. 1 and 2 , the light-emitting element is an electronic element controlled by an electric signal.

The ticket reading unit 20 executes ticket reading processing, and may include a sensor for detecting and reading tickets, a driving mechanism, a cutting mechanism, and the like. In addition, the counting process of the read tickets may be performed by the processing unit 100 or may be performed by the ticket reading unit 20 itself.

The operation unit 160 is used for the player (user) to input various information such as operation information, and its functions can be controlled by a game controller, the player's grip, operation buttons, direction indicating keys, analog joy sticks, joysticks, various senses, etc. Sensors (angular velocity sensor, acceleration sensor, etc.), microphone or touch screen display, etc. When a touch screen display is used, the touch panel as the operation unit 160 and the display unit 190 as the display are integrally provided.

The processing unit 100 (processor) executes reception processing, reading control processing, counting control processing, privilege processing, and body control based on operation information from the operation unit 160, various programs and data stored in the storage unit 170 (database), and the like processing, display processing, or sound processing, etc.

Each process (each function) of the present embodiment executed by each part of the processing unit 100 can be realized by a processor (including a hardware processor). For example, each process of the present embodiment can be realized by a processor that operates based on information such as programs, and a memory that stores information such as programs. For example, the functions of each part of the processor may be implemented by separate hardware, or the functions of each part may be implemented by an integrated hardware. For example, a processor may include hardware including at least one of circuitry for processing digital signals and circuitry for processing analog signals. For example, the processor may be composed of one or more circuit devices (eg, ICs, etc.) and one or more circuit elements (eg, resistors, capacitors, etc.) disposed on a circuit substrate. The processor may be a CPU (Central Processing Unit). However, the processor is not limited to the CPU, and various processors such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used. Additionally, the processor may be an ASIC-based hardware circuit. Also, the processor may include an amplifier circuit, a filter circuit, or the like that processes the analog signal. The memory (storage unit 170 ) may be a semiconductor memory such as SRAM and DRAM, or may be a register. Alternatively, it may be a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk device (HDD), or an optical storage device such as an optical disk device. For example, the memory stores computer-readable instructions, and the processor executes the instructions to realize the processing (function) of each part of the processing unit 100 . The instruction here may be an instruction set constituting a program, or may be an instruction instructing the hardware circuit of the processor to operate.

The processing unit 100 includes a receiving unit 102 , a reading control unit 104 , a counting processing unit 106 , a special offer processing unit 108 , a body control unit 112 , a display processing unit 120 , and a sound processing unit 130 .

The receiving unit 102 executes a process of receiving operations such as game operations by the player. For example, when the operation unit 160 is used to perform a game operation or an operation other than the game operation, the receiving unit 102 receives operations such as the game operation. For example, the receiving unit 102 monitors the operation of the player using the operation unit 160 , and acquires the operation information when the player operates the operation unit 160 .

The reading control unit 104 controls the reading process of the ticket reading unit 20 . For example, the reading control unit 104 instructs the ticket reading unit 20 to read the ticket, or receives from the ticket reading unit 20 that ticket reading has been completed, or instructs the ticket reading unit 20 to end ticket reading. For another example, the reading control unit 104 performs control of the ticket reading process in accordance with game operations, game results, and the like. For example, the ticket reading unit 20 is controlled to execute ticket reading processing in accordance with game operations, game results, and the like.

The count processing unit 106 executes count processing of the number of tickets. For example, based on the ticket reading result of the ticket reading unit 20, the counting process of the number of tickets is performed. For example, when the ticket reading unit 20 reads a predetermined number of tickets every time a game operation is performed, the counting processing unit 106 executes a counting process every time a game operation is performed so that the number of tickets is counted. Increments (increases) the given number of sheets. For example, if the given number of sheets is one, counting processing is performed to increment the number of tickets by one. In this case, the increment number (increment number) is 1. Also, if the given number of sheets is ten, counting processing is performed to increment the number of tickets by ten. In this case, the increment number is 10. For example, the counting processing unit 106 executes counting processing of the number of tickets according to a game operation, a game result, or the like. For example, according to the player's game operation or game result, etc., the incremented number of tickets in the counting process is changed accordingly, or the number of tickets as a result of the counting process is changed. The game result is the result of the game based on the game processing. The game processing includes, for example, starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, advancing the already started game, and completing the game or calculating the game result when the game end condition is satisfied.

The privilege processing unit 108 executes privilege processing, that is, processing for giving a privilege, or the like. Special offers benefit the player, making it a special treat. For example, the special benefit processing unit 108 executes a lottery process as a process for giving a special benefit to a player. For example, as a special offer given to the player to enable a lottery game. Alternatively, the privilege processing section 108 performs privilege giving processing so that the player has an opportunity to obtain a specific bonus. Specific premiums are, for example, high-value premiums, rare premiums, and the like. For example, the special offer processing unit 108 prints the information of the opportunity to obtain a specific bonus on a slip, writes it into a card, contains it in a barcode, or uploads it to a server as the player's information. In addition, the privilege processing unit 108 executes privilege granting processing according to the game operation, the game result, the ticket reading result, or the counting result of the number of tickets. For example, based on game operations, game results, ticket reading results, or the number of tickets, it is determined whether or not the conditions for giving privileges are satisfied, or the type and content of privileges given to the player are changed.

The body control unit 112 executes control processing for the game body 10 . For example, the body control unit 112 performs control processing on game objects, driving mechanisms, moving mechanisms, or electronic components installed in the game body 10 . For example, moving a game object, controlling a motor of a drive mechanism, etc., controlling a movement path of a moving mechanism, or controlling an electrical signal of an electronic component, etc. For example, the body control unit 112 controls the game body 10 according to game operations, game results, and the like.

The display processing unit 120 executes processing of displaying an image on the display unit 190 . For example, drawing processing is performed based on the results of various processing performed in the processing unit 100 , whereby an image is generated and displayed on the display unit 190 . In a game of two-dimensional images, drawing processing of two-dimensional objects is performed, thereby generating a game image. In a 3D image game, perform geometric processing such as coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation, or light source processing, and create drawing data (the vertices of primitive faces) based on the processing results. position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vectors or alpha values, etc.). Then, based on the drawing data (primitive surface data), the object (one or more primitive surfaces) after perspective transformation (geometry processing) is drawn to the drawing buffer (frame buffer, work buffer, etc.) A buffer that stores image information in primitive units). Thereby, the image observed from the virtual camera is generated in the virtual space.

The audio processing unit 130 executes processing for outputting audio from the audio output unit 192 . For example, sound generation material for generating the sound (game sound, voice, effect sound, music, performance sound, etc.) is generated.

The storage unit 170 is a work area of the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its functions are realized by a semiconductor memory, HDD, SSD, optical disc device, or the like. The storage unit 170 stores various kinds of information necessary for the processing of the ticket counting system. For example, the storage unit 170 is used to store ticket reading information, ticket count processing information such as the number of tickets, information for giving special benefits to players, and various parameter information for controlling the game machine 10 .

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) is used for storing programs or data, and its functions are realized by optical discs, HDDs, semiconductor memories, and the like. The processing unit 100 executes various processes of the present embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180 . A program (a program for causing a computer to execute the processing of each part) stored in the information storage medium 180 allows the computer (a device having an operation unit, a processing unit, a storage unit, and an output unit) to function as each part of the present embodiment .

The display unit 190 outputs the image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 192 is used to output the sound generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, an earphone, or the like.

The I/F (interface) unit 194 is used to perform interface processing with the portable information storage medium 195, and its function can be realized by an ASIC or the like for I/F processing. The portable information storage medium 195 is used for the player to store various information, and the stored information can also be maintained when there is no power supply. The portable information storage medium 195 can be implemented by an IC card (memory card), a USB memory, or a magnetic card. The player's card in which the number of tickets and the like is recorded can be realized by, for example, the portable information storage medium 195 .

The communication unit 196 (communication interface) is used for communication with an external device, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, or a communication firmware.

In addition, the program (data) for making the computer function as each part of the present embodiment may be transmitted from the information storage medium included in the server system (host device) to the information storage medium 180 (or the information storage medium 180 via the network and the communication unit 196) storage unit 170). The use of the information storage medium based on the server system in this way also falls within the scope of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5 , the ticket counting system (ticket counting device) of the present embodiment includes a ticket reading unit 20 , an operation unit 160 , and a processing unit 100 .

The ticket reading unit 20 executes ticket reading processing. For example, the ticket reading unit 20 executes ticket reading processing to count the number of tickets in a series of a plurality of tickets. The plurality of tickets in series is, for example, a plurality of tickets connected to each other, and is, for example, a band-shaped ticket connected in the longitudinal direction. When such a ticket is inserted into the insertion port 22, the ticket reading unit 20 holds it. Then, the ticket reading unit 20 detects each ticket by the built-in sensor, and executes a reading process for the ticket when each ticket is introduced (inhaled) into the insertion port 22 by the drive mechanism. Specifically, the ticket reading unit 20 detects the holes provided in each boundary between the tickets shown in FIG. 3 with a sensor, and moves a series of tickets from the boundary between the tickets to the next boundary , thereby performing read processing. Then, the process of cutting the ticket is performed using the cutting mechanism.

The operation unit 160 is used by the player to perform at least game operations. The player can perform game operations using the operation unit 160, but operations other than game operations may also be performed. A game operation is an operation entered by a player in order to play a game. For example, the game operation is an operation for advancing a game, an operation in response to a game event, or an operation reflected in a game result such as a game result. For example, the game is progressed by the player entering given game actions in sequence. Also, an event is an event that occurs as the game progresses. For example, the event is an event in which display objects such as musical note marks 74, 75, 76, and 77 appear in the game image shown in FIG. 4(A), and the target object of the game body 10 shown in FIG. 4(B) Events such as game objects such as 84, 85, 86 appear or move. In addition, game results such as game scores are calculated in accordance with game operations input by the player, and the calculated game results are presented to the player.

When a player uses the operation unit 160 to perform a game operation, the information of the game operation is received by the processing unit 100 , for example, by the receiving unit 102 of the processing unit 100 . The processing unit 100 performs, as game processing, at least one of output processing of a game sound, display processing of a game image, and control processing of the game body while receiving a game operation by the player. For example, the sound processing unit 130 executes the output processing of the game sound, the display processing unit 120 executes the display processing unit 120 , and the body control unit 112 executes the control processing of the game body 10 . For example, the processing unit 100 performs output processing of a game sound, display processing of a game image, or control processing of the game body 10 according to the received game operation. For example, when the first game operation is performed, the processing unit 100 executes the process of outputting the first game sound, the process of displaying the first game image, or the first control process of the game body 10 . Also, when the second game operation is performed, the processing unit 100 executes a process of outputting a second game sound, a process of displaying a second game image, or a second control process of the game body 10 . In addition, the processing unit 100 may perform output processing of game sounds according to game results based on game operations, display processing of game images, or control processing of the game body 10 .

In addition, the processing unit 100 executes control of reading processing of tickets corresponding to game operations or game results, counting processing of the number of tickets corresponding to game operations or game results, and reading processing of game operations, game results, and tickets. At least one of the special offer giving process corresponding to the result or the counting result of the number of tickets is taken. For example, the reading control unit 104 executes control of the ticket reading process, the counting processing unit 106 executes the counting processing unit 106 , and the special benefit processing unit 108 executes the privilege processing unit 108 .

For example, when the first game operation is performed, or when the game result is the first game result, the processing unit 100 executes the first read control as control of the ticket read process. In addition, when the second game operation is performed, or when the game result is the second game result, the second read control is executed as the control of the ticket read process. For example, in the first game operation and the second game operation, the number of operations, the speed of operation, or the type of operation are different. Also, the second game result is higher than the first game result, for example, the game result is higher or the game result is better, or conversely, the game result is lower or the game result is worse. Furthermore, in the first reading control and the second reading control, for example, the number of sheets to be read, the reading speed, or the reading time interval are different.

In addition, when the first game operation is performed, or when the game result is the first game result, the processing unit 100 executes a counting process of increasing the number of tickets by the first increment. For example, if the first increment number is 1, the counting process of incrementing the number of tickets by 1 is performed, and if the first increment number is 2, the counting process of incrementing the number of tickets by 2 is performed. Alternatively, when the game result is the first game result, the processing unit 100 executes a process of changing the number of tickets as a result of the counting process to the first number of tickets. For example, processing to increase or decrease the number of tickets is performed. For example, when the number of tickets finally counted is 100, a process of increasing it to 120 or decreasing it to 80 is performed. In addition, when the second game operation is performed, or when the game result is the second game result, the counting process of increasing the number of tickets by the second increment is performed, or the number of tickets as a result of the counting process is performed. The number of tickets is changed to the processing of the second number of tickets.

In addition, when the first game operation is performed, or the game result is the first game result, or the ticket reading result is the first reading result, or the counting result of the number of tickets is In the case of the first count result, the processing unit 100 executes the first preferential treatment. When the second game operation is performed, or the game result is the second game result, or the ticket reading result is the second reading result, or the counting result of the number of tickets is the second In the case of the count result, the second preferential treatment is executed. In the first read result and the second read result, for example, the number of tickets read or the type of the read tickets are different. In addition, the first count result and the second count result differ, for example, in the incremented number of the number of tickets, or the number of tickets calculated by the counting process. In addition, in the first privilege granting process and the second privilege granting process, the type, content, or number of privileges given to the player are different, or the manner of granting the privileges is different. For example, the benefit given in the first special offer process is a benefit that favors the player or is more favorable than the benefit given in the second special offer process, or conversely is a benefit that snubs the player or is more unfavorable.

In addition, the processing unit 100 controls the reading process of the ticket reading unit 20 so that a predetermined number of tickets are read every time a game operation is performed. That is, the control of the ticket reading process is executed in accordance with the game operation. For example, when the player performs the first game operation, the processing unit 100 instructs the ticket reading unit 20 to read a predetermined number of tickets. Next, when the player performs the second game operation, the ticket reading unit 20 is instructed to further read a predetermined number of tickets. In this way, every time the player performs a game operation, the ticket reading unit 20 reads a predetermined number of tickets every time. Taking FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 as an example, every time a player performs a game operation of hitting the drum head 34 of the operation unit 30, a predetermined number of tickets (for example, one ticket at a time) are read each time.

In addition, when the ticket reading unit 20 is performing the reading of a predetermined number of sheets, the processing unit 100 controls the ticket reading unit 20 so that even if the player performs a game operation during this period, no new execution is performed. The ticket is read. For example, every time the player performs a game operation, the processing unit 100 instructs the ticket reading unit 20 to read a predetermined number of tickets. In addition, while the ticket reading unit 20 is reading a predetermined number of tickets according to the instruction, even if the player performs a game operation using the operation unit 160 during this period, a new game operation is not executed in response to the game operation. Ticket read. After the reading of the predetermined number of tickets is completed, if the player performs a game operation using the operation unit 160, the ticket reading unit 20 is instructed to read the predetermined number of tickets.

The processing unit 100 executes a process of setting a predetermined number of sheets as a predetermined set number of sheets. For example, whenever a player performs a game operation, a given number of tickets will be read each time, and the set number of the given number of tickets will be variable. For example, a system administrator or a player can set the number of sheets to a desired number of sheets based on option settings such as an option screen. For example, if the number of tickets is set to 1, each time the player performs a game operation, one ticket is read each time, and if the number of tickets is set to 10, then every time the player performs a game operation, the ticket is read every time 10 sheets.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the operation time interval of the game operation is the second time interval shorter than the first time interval, compared with the case where the operation time interval is the first time interval, the number of tickets is Counting is faster. For example, in this embodiment, every time a game operation is performed, a predetermined number of tickets are read, and when the operation time interval of the game operation becomes shorter, a predetermined number of tickets are read every shorter time interval. As a result, the counting speed of the number of tickets becomes faster. For example, when one ticket is read every time a game operation is performed, if the game operation is performed at an operation time interval of 1 second, the counting speed of the number of tickets is one per second. When the game operation is performed at an operation time interval of 0.5 seconds, the counting speed of the number of tickets is 2 per second, that is, the counting speed of the number of tickets becomes faster. In addition, when the operation time interval for performing the game operation is shorter than the ticket reading time of the ticket reading section 20, the counting speed of the number of tickets does not become faster.

In addition, the processing unit 100 executes a process of granting a special benefit when the number of tickets reaches a predetermined number of tickets. That is, the processing unit 100 executes the special benefit granting process according to the count result of the number of tickets. For example, the ticket counting system is made to perform counting processing of the number of tickets while the player is performing a game operation, and when the number of tickets reaches a predetermined number of tickets, a special benefit is given to the player. For example, in return for counting a plurality of tickets, a special discount is given. In this case, the number of tickets as a condition for special privileges can be set to be variable. For example, the system administrator or the player can set the number of tickets for the special privilege condition to a desired number through option setting on the option screen or the like. Alternatively, the number of tickets for the privilege granting condition is changed in accordance with the player's game result and game operation.

In addition, when a specific ticket is read, the processing unit 100 executes a process of giving a special benefit. That is, the processing unit 100 executes the special benefit granting process according to the read result of the ticket. For example, the ticket reading unit 20 determines whether or not the ticket is a specific ticket by detecting the shape of the ticket, detecting a marking pattern provided on the ticket, or the like. For example, in a specific ticket, the shape of the hole provided in the boundary between the tickets is a special shape, for example, a shape other than a circle. Alternatively, a mark pattern that can be detected by the sensor of the ticket reading unit 20 is printed on a specific ticket. At this time, for example, according to the detected type of the specific ticket, the type, content, or quantity of the privilege given to the player is changed accordingly.

In addition, the processing unit 100 executes a privilege granting process when the game result is a predetermined game result. That is, the processing unit 100 executes the privilege giving process according to the game result. For example, the player performs a game operation by using the operation unit 160, and through the game operation, the progress of the game is promoted, for example, the player's level in the game increases, or the player's game state changes, or the player's score in the game increases, or the player The character developed gradually grows. Or, a specific event occurs in the game, or a task that requires the player to complete occurs. When the player's level in the game reaches a given level, or the state becomes a given state, or the player's score reaches a given score, it is determined that the game result has reached the given game result, and the player is given special benefits. processing. Or, when the growth level or state of the character reaches a given level or state, or a given event or task occurs and is completed, it is determined that the game result has reached the given game result, and the processing of giving the player a special benefit is executed.

The processing unit 100 executes a lottery process as a process for giving a special benefit. The lottery process is, for example, a process using random numbers or the like, determining whether or not to give the player a privilege based on the random number or the like, or determining the type and content of the privilege to be given to the player based on the random number or the like. The lottery process can be implemented using, for example, a virtual lottery machine. For example, the virtual lottery machine starts the lottery process based on the player's lottery instruction, and decides the benefit to be given to the player using random numbers, for example, from among the candidates for a plurality of benefits to be given.

Further, the operation unit 160 includes a first operation unit for the player to perform game operations and a second operation unit for the player to perform operations other than game operations. Taking FIGS. 1 and 2 as an example, the operation unit 30 is a first operation unit, and the button 40 is a second operation unit. For example, the player can perform game operations using a drum-type game controller as the operation unit 30 . Also, by operating the button 40, a receipt operation can be performed as an operation other than a game operation. In addition, taking FIG. 4(B) as an example, the target objects 84 , 85 , and 86 are the first operation parts having sensors for detecting the impact of the hammering operation of the hammer 87 . In addition, the game operation using the first operation unit may not be a series of operations from the start of the game to the end of the game, but refers to one operation, such as hitting a drum once, hitting a target object once, pressing a button once, etc. Or turn the handle or knob once, etc. In addition, as operations other than game operations, in addition to the operation of issuing a ticket, there are also operations such as the operation of starting the counting of tickets, the operation of suspending the counting of tickets, the operation of ending the counting of tickets, etc., which are related to the counting of tickets. operations other than game operations.

In addition, when the second operation is performed, the processing unit 100 executes automatic counting processing of tickets. For example, the button 40 in FIGS. 1 and 2 is also used as a button for automatic ticket counting. Furthermore, as will be described later, in a predetermined situation, when the player presses the button 40 as the second operation unit, the automatic counting process of the tickets is executed. For example, in FIGS. 1 and 2 , every time the player performs a game operation, the ticket reading process is executed, and the number of tickets is counted. However, even when the player does not perform such a game operation, the player can press When the button 40 is pressed, the automatic counting process of tickets is also executed, and the number of tickets inserted into the slot 22 by the player is automatically counted.

In addition, the processing unit 100 changes the game sound according to the number of tickets read out. For example, when tickets are read and the number of tickets increases, the game sound is changed accordingly. For example, as the number of tickets increases, the game sound changes in stages. Taking FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 as an example, the output game sound such as the percussion sound of the bass drum changes correspondingly with the game operation. Alternatively, you can also change the background music of the game, etc. For example, before the number of tickets reaches K, the first game sound is output. After the number of tickets reaches K and before L (L>K), the second game sound is output. After the number of tickets reaches L , before reaching M pieces (M>L), the third game sound is output. In addition, not only the sound of the game can be changed, but also a performance using light can be performed. For example, the performance is performed using lights corresponding to the number of tickets read. For example, by performing both a performance based on a game sound and a performance of light, and announcing to the surrounding, the player's sense of achievement can be improved, the interest of the surrounding people can be attracted, and the effect of attracting customers can be achieved.

In addition, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed without executing the game operation to instruct the ticket reading, the processing unit 100 executes notification processing to draw the player's attention. For example, when the player does not perform a game operation after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the ticket is inserted into the slot 22 shown in FIGS. For example, processing is performed to notify the player that since no game operation is performed, ticket reading processing or counting processing is not performed. This notification processing for attracting attention can be realized based on, for example, output of a voice or sound effect, or can be realized by displaying a notification screen for attracting attention.

The processing unit 100 executes output processing of additional information in addition to the information on the number of tickets. For example, taking the printing process of a slip as an example, in addition to the information on the number of tickets, the processing unit 100 also executes an output process of printing various additional information on the slip. Taking the process of writing to the player's card as an example, in addition to the information on the number of tickets, output processing of writing various additional information to the player's card is performed. Taking the processing using the barcode as an example, in addition to the information on the number of tickets, output processing is performed so that the barcode contains various additional information. Taking the process of uploading to the server as an example, in addition to the information on the number of tickets, the output process of uploading various additional information is also performed. As will be described later, the additional information is information on the title of the player, information on lucky items or lucky colors, or information on which the player can obtain a specific gift or the like.

2. Technical means of this embodiment Next, the technical means of this embodiment will be described in detail.

2.1 Adding Game Elements to the Ticket Counting Process Up to now, ticket counting devices called ticket shredders only have the function of counting tickets. In contrast, the technical means adopted in the present embodiment adds game elements to the ticket counting device in addition to the counting function of tickets. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a processing example of the present embodiment employing such technical means.

First, the ticket counting device (ticket counting system) executes a process of receiving a player's game operation (step S1). For example, when the player performs a game operation using the operation unit 160, the reception process of the game operation is performed. Moreover, the reading process of a ticket is performed, and the number of tickets is counted (step S2). For example, the reading process is performed on the ticket inserted by the player, and the counting process is performed on the number of tickets based on the result of the reading process. Then, as game processing, the ticket counting device executes at least one of output processing of game sound, processing of displaying game images, and processing of controlling game machines (step S3). That is, the ticket counting device executes the reading processing of the tickets inserted by the player and the counting processing of the number of tickets, and also receives the player's game operation, and executes the output processing of the game sound and the processing of the game image. Display processing and control processing of the game body are used as game processing. In addition, with regard to the processes of steps S2 and S3 in FIG. 6 , the process of step S3 does not necessarily have to be performed after the process of step S2, and the process of step S2 and the process of step S3 may be performed at the same time, or the process of step S3 may be performed at the same time. After that, the process of step S2 is performed.

Taking FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 as an example, when the player uses the operation unit 30 to perform a game operation, the game operation is received, the ticket inserted by the player into the slot 22 is read, the number of tickets is counted, and it is processed as a game at the same time. Execute output processing of game sound. For example, when the player performs a game operation of hitting the operation unit 30, for example, the hitting sound of a bass drum is output as a game sound. Furthermore, taking FIG. 4(A) as an example, display processing of the game image of the drum game is executed as game processing. Then, when the player performs a game operation by tapping the operation unit 30, a determination process is performed to compare the reference time at which the musical note marks 74, 75, 76, and 77 pass the determination line 72 and the time of the game operation. If it is determined that the reference time and the time of the game operation match, a game image is displayed on the display unit 190 , and the game image is displayed with characters such as "Fantastic" or "Good" or a figure with a performance effect. picture. Thereby, display processing of the game image corresponding to the game operation is realized. In addition, taking FIG. 4(B) as an example, control processing for the game machine 10 is executed as game processing. For example, control processing of the game body 10 is performed to cause the target objects 84 , 85 , and 86 to appear from the doors 81 , 82 , and 83 . Also, when the player performs the game operation of hitting the target objects 84, 85, 86 with the hammer 87, the control process performed on the game body 10 causes the target objects 84, 85, 86 to return to the side of the doors 81, 82, 83 . Thereby, control processing of the game body 10 in accordance with the game operation is realized.

In this way, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the processing of reading and counting tickets, game operations of the player are received, and game processing such as output processing of game sound, display processing of game images, and control processing of game machines is executed. . Therefore, it is possible to realize a ticket counting device or a ticket counting system capable of realizing ticket counting processing to which game elements are added.

FIG. 7 also shows a flowchart for explaining a processing example of the present embodiment. First, the ticket counting device (ticket counting system) executes reception processing for the player's game operation (step S21). Then, control of the ticket reading process is performed in accordance with the game operation (step S22). For example, the reading process is controlled so that a ticket is read every time a game operation is performed. Taking FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 as an example, every time the player performs an operation of tapping the operation unit 30, for example, a process of reading one ticket at a time is executed. Then, the number of tickets is counted according to the reading result.

In addition, the ticket counting device executes the counting process of the number of tickets according to the game operation or the game result (step S23). For example, the number of tickets counted is increased correspondingly according to the game operation or the game result of the player, or the incremented number of the counting process is increased, or the process of decreasing the number is performed conversely. For example, the game operation of the player is evaluated, and if the evaluation result is good, the number of tickets obtained by counting is increased. For example, in FIG. 4(A) , when the timing of the player's game operation and the reference time are determined to match, the evaluation result of the player's game operation is determined to be good, and the number of tickets and increments are increased. Alternatively, the result of the game operated by the player is judged, and according to the game result, the number of tickets or the incrementing number of the counting process is increased, or conversely, the process of decreasing it is performed. For example, when the level or state of the player's game reaches a given level or a given state, or the player obtains a given score in the game, or when the player completes a given event or a given task, the player is determined The result of the game is better, thereby increasing the number of tickets or incrementing the number.

In addition, the ticket counting device executes the privilege giving process according to the game operation, the game result, the ticket reading result, or the counting result of the number of tickets (step S24). For example, the ticket counting device executes a privilege giving process in accordance with the player's game operation and game result. For example, by judging the evaluation result of the player's game operation, or judging whether the player's game result is good or bad, it is judged whether to grant the player a privilege, or to change the type, content or number of the privilege given to the player. For example, when the evaluation result of the player's game operation is judged to be good, or the player's game result is judged to be an excellent game result, the player is given preferential treatment, or a preferential treatment that is more favorable to the player is given to the player. Alternatively, the ticket counting device executes a process of giving a special benefit according to the result of reading the ticket or the counting result of the number of tickets. For example, by determining the result of reading tickets or the counting result of the number of tickets, it is determined whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, or to change the type, content, or number of privileges to be given to the player. For example, when a specific ticket such as a rare ticket is read, or when the reading result of the ticket is that the player's game operation speed is so fast that the reading speed of the ticket exceeds a predetermined speed, the player is given more preferential treatment to the player, More favorable deals. In addition, if the number of tickets exceeds a given number of tickets, or if the number of tickets is counted faster than a given speed, or if the number of tickets for a series of tickets is counted more than a given number of times , and according to the result of such a count, the player is given a more favorable and favorable special offer to the player.

In this way, according to the technical means of the present embodiment described in FIG. 7 , control of the reading process of tickets, processing of counting the number of tickets, and processing of granting special benefits are performed according to game operations or game results. Therefore, compared with the conventional ticket counting device that simply reads and counts tickets, it is possible to realize ticket reading processing, counting processing of the number of tickets, or special benefits reflecting various factors such as game operations and game results. given treatment. Thereby, various game elements can be added to the ticket counting device.

FIG. 8 shows a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of the present embodiment. First, the ticket counting device determines whether or not a ticket is inserted into the insertion port 22 (step S31). In the case where a ticket is inserted, it is determined whether or not the player has performed a game operation (step S32). Taking FIGS. 1 and 2 as an example, it is determined whether or not the player has performed a game operation of hitting the drumhead portion 34 of the operation portion 30 . When the player performs the game operation, the ticket reading process is controlled so that a given number (set number) of tickets are read (step S33). For example, when the set number of the given number of tickets is one, every time the player performs a game operation, the reading process of the ticket is controlled, and only one ticket in a series of multiple tickets is read. Also, until the reading process is completed, even if the player performs a game operation, no new tickets are read (step S34). For example, until the read processing of a given number of tickets is completed, even if the player performs a game operation, no new tickets are read. For example, when the set number of the given number of sheets is one, no new tickets are read while one ticket is being read.

Next, the ticket counting device determines whether or not the reading process of the predetermined number of tickets has been completed (step S35). If completed, it is judged whether the number of tickets has reached a predetermined number of tickets (step S36 ), and if so, a special offer process such as lottery processing is performed (step S39 ). That is, the process of giving special benefits according to the counting result of the number of tickets is executed. Further, the ticket counting device determines whether or not a specific ticket has been read (step S37). For example, it is determined whether or not a ticket in which the shape of the hole at the boundary between the tickets in FIG. 3 is a specific shape or a ticket provided with a specific marking pattern is read. If such a specific ticket is read, a special offer processing such as lottery processing is executed (step S39). That is, the process of giving a special benefit according to the reading result of the ticket is executed. In addition, the ticket counting means judges whether or not the game result is a predetermined game result (step S38). For example, it is judged whether the level or state of the player's game has reached a given level or state, whether a given score has been obtained, or whether a given event or task has been completed. When a predetermined game result is reached, a process of giving a special benefit such as a lottery process is executed (step S39). That is, the granting process of the privilege is performed accordingly according to the game result.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in step S33 of FIG. 8 , every time a game operation is performed, the ticket reading process is controlled so that N tickets are read. For example, when the given number of tickets is N (N≧1), and the player performs a game operation, N tickets are read, and the counted number of tickets is N. Next, when the player performs a game operation, N tickets are read again, and the counted number of tickets becomes 2×N. Next, when the player performs a game operation, N tickets are read again, and the counted number of tickets becomes 3×N. In this way, each time the player performs a game operation, the tickets are successively read, thereby realizing ticket reading and ticket counting processing linked to the player's game operation. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if the tickets are counted in synchronization with their own actions, and a game element is added to the ticket counting process. In addition, the number of tickets read every time the player performs a game operation, that is, the predetermined number of tickets may not be a fixed number, and the predetermined number may vary during the counting process.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in step S34 in FIG. 8 , while the ticket reading unit 20 is reading a predetermined number of sheets, even if the player performs a game operation, no new ticket is read. coupons. With this, even in the case where the player performs the game operation at an operation time interval shorter than the period during which a given number of sheets is read, a new ticket is not read. Therefore, even when the player continuously performs game operations at very short operation time intervals, for example, the ticket reading unit 20 can be prevented from being forced to perform the reading operation at short time intervals corresponding to the operation time intervals.

In the present embodiment, a process of setting a predetermined number of sheets as a predetermined set number of sheets is performed. That is, in steps S32 and S33 of FIG. 8 , a predetermined number of tickets are read every time a game operation is performed, and here, the predetermined number of tickets is set to an arbitrary number. For example, FIG. 9(A) is an example of option setting of the ticket counting apparatus. The manager or player of the store or facility sets the number of sheets to be read in one game operation in the option setting of FIG. 9(A). That is, it is up to the administrator or the player to decide the set number of the above-mentioned given number of sheets. For example, if the number of sheets to be read, which is the set number of sheets, is set to one, one ticket is read every time a game operation is performed. For example, if the number of tickets to be read is set to 10, every time a game operation is performed, 10 tickets are read. For example, in a ticket counting device for Japan, the number of sheets to be installed is set to a small number of one sheet to several sheets. On the other hand, in a ticket counting device for a lottery machine (redemption) for countries other than Japan, the number of installed tickets is set to a number of several tens to hundreds of tickets. In countries other than Japan, in many cases, each player needs to use a ticket counting device to count a large number of tickets. Therefore, counting as many tickets as possible in one game operation can increase the number of tickets for players. convenience. For example, when many players are waiting for the ticket counting device to count the number of tickets, the waiting time can be shortened by setting the number of tickets to be larger.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the operation time interval of the game operation is the second time interval shorter than the first time interval, the number of tickets is compared with the case where the operation time interval is the first time interval. counts faster. For example, the shorter the operation time interval of the game operation, the faster the counting speed of the number of tickets. Here, the operation time interval refers to, for example, when a series of plural game operations are continuously performed such as the k+1th game operation is performed after the kth game operation, from the kth game operation to the k+1th game operation time interval between. For example, in FIG. 9(B), the game operation of the player is performed at the first time interval T1, and in this case, the counting speed of the number of tickets is slow. On the other hand, in FIG. 9(C), the player's game operation is performed at a second time interval T2 shorter than the first time interval T1, and at this time, the number of tickets is smaller than that in FIG. 9(B) . Counting is faster. In this way, it is possible to effectively give the player a feeling that his game operation is linked with the counting of the number of tickets, which further improves the fun of the game in the ticket counting device.

In addition, as shown in FIG.9(B), FIG.9(C), the ticket reading in the ticket reading part 20 is performed within the reading time TR (for example, TR=0.2 second) of a predetermined length. Therefore, in the case of FIG. 9(B), the time from the completion of the ticket reading to the execution of the next game operation is long, resulting in a slow counting speed. On the other hand, in the case of FIG. 9(C) , since the time from the completion of the ticket reading to the execution of the next game operation is short, the counting speed becomes fast. Also, for example, when the game operation is performed at the same operation time interval as the reading time TR of the ticket, the counting speed is the fastest, and even if the game operation is performed at an operation time interval shorter than the reading time TR, the counting speed is It doesn't get any faster than that. In addition, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and the reading time TR may be made variable. For example, when it is determined that the player has hit the drum in a row, the reading time TR may be shortened.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in steps S36 and S39 of FIG. 10(A) or FIG. 8 , for example, when the number of tickets reaches a predetermined number of tickets, the preferential treatment is executed. For example, in FIG. 10(A) , the number of tickets has reached 100 through the counting process of tickets, so the player is notified that special benefits will be given. This notification may be performed by display of an image notifying the privilege giving, or may be performed by outputting a voice for giving the privilege. For example, in the present embodiment, the game operation is received by the player and the game process is executed simultaneously with the counting process of tickets. Here, by the counting process of tickets, when the number of tickets reaches a predetermined number of tickets , the player will be given preferential treatment. In this way, the player can be more motivated to use the ticket counting device to count the number of tickets, thus improving the utilization rate of the ticket counting device. Further, tickets are issued to players by operating existing game devices installed in the same store or amusement facility. Therefore, if the player wants to collect more tickets, the chance of playing the game is inevitably increased, so that the operation rate of the game device in the shop or the amusement facility where the ticket counting device is installed can be improved.

For example, in the present embodiment, a lottery process is executed as a special offer giving process. For example, in FIG. 10(B) , the player is given the privilege of being able to play the lottery game, that is, the lottery process is executed as the process of giving the privilege. For example, if the number of tickets of the player reaches a given number of tickets, the player has the opportunity to play the roulette lottery game shown in FIG. 10(B). Then, according to the digits of the roulette result or the color set for each digit, the number of tickets is increased, or conversely, the processing of reducing the number of tickets is performed. For example, when the result number of the roulette wheel is 7, as a lucky 7, the number of tickets obtained by counting is greatly increased. Alternatively, it can also be processed through a raffle, giving players the opportunity to receive specific giveaways. In this way, being able to play the lottery game based on the lottery process becomes the motivation for the player to use the ticket counting device.

As special benefits given to players, various special benefits can be conceived. For example, the additional information described later in FIGS. 15(A) and 15(B) can be printed on a slip as a special offer, written on a player's card, or included in a barcode. Or as a special offer given to the player to make the player more advantageous or more favorable when playing the game in the ticket counting device, such as increasing the level or status of the player's game, or giving the player certain items such as rare items, or causing certain events to occur. events etc.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in steps S37 and S39 of FIG. 11(A) or FIG. 8 , for example, when a specific ticket is read, the special privilege giving process is executed. For example, when the shape of the hole at the boundary between the tickets in FIG. 3 is read as a rare shape, or when a rare ticket with a rare mark pattern is printed, as shown in FIG. 11(A) , a special benefit is given to the player. For example, the number of tickets obtained so far can be increased. This increase in the number of tickets can also be said to be a special offer. In this way, a special offer based on a specific ticket such as a rare ticket can be used as a motivation to use the ticket counting device, so that the operation rate of the ticket counting device can be improved as described above, and the shop or facility where the ticket counting device is installed can be installed. The operating rate of the game device in .

In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in steps S38 and S39 of FIG. 11(B) or FIG. 8 , when the game result is a predetermined game result, the privilege granting process is executed. For example, in FIG. 11(B), since the player has completed the task in the game of the ticket counting apparatus, a special benefit is given to the player. For example, the number of tickets can be increased based on the number of tickets obtained so far. In this way, the player will actively play the game in the ticket counting apparatus in order to obtain a special benefit, effectively giving the player an incentive to play the game. Furthermore, by playing this game, the ticket counting device also executes the ticket counting process, and it is possible to effectively link the playing of the game and the counting of tickets.

2.2 Specific processing examples Next, a specific processing example of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a specific example of processing in the ticket counting device of FIGS. 1 and 2 .

When the ticket counting device is not executing the counting processing of tickets, it executes a standby (attraction) processing (step S41 ). For example, in the standby process, a voice or the like is output to prompt the player to hit a drum to count tickets, or to hit a drum to redeem a bonus. In addition, in the case where the ticket counting device has a display unit such as a liquid crystal display, it is also possible to display an image of such voiced characters. Then, the ticket counting device judges whether or not a ticket is inserted into the insertion slot 22, and if so, outputs a voice to urge the player to hit the drum (steps S42, S43).

Next, the ticket counting device starts counting the waiting time (step S44). For example, the waiting time is a time in the range of 1 second to 10 seconds, for example, 3 seconds. It is judged whether or not the player has hit the bass drum during the waiting time, and if so, the hitting sound of the bass drum or the like is output as the game sound (steps S45, S46). In this case, the game sound may be changed in accordance with the number of tickets, for example, as described later in FIG. 14 . Next, one ticket inserted into the insertion slot 22 is read (step S47). While one ticket is being read, even if the player performs a game operation of hitting the drum, a new ticket is not read. In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 9(A) , the number of tickets read with each game operation can be set to an arbitrary number. Next, it is judged whether all the tickets have been read (step S48), and if not, the process returns to step S43. In addition, as described above, the ticket reading unit 20 is provided with a ticket holding mechanism, and the sensor provided in the holding mechanism is used to determine whether or not there is any remaining ticket in the insertion port 22, thereby determining whether Whether all tickets have been read.

On the other hand, in step S45, if the player does not hit the drum during the waiting time, it is determined whether the button 40 is pressed (step S49), and if not, for example, a voice is output to prompt the player to hit the drum, that is, a notification is made to draw the player's attention (step S50). For example, if the player has inserted the ticket into the slot 22 but does not perform the game operation of hitting the bass drum, a notification is made to prompt the hitting of the bass drum. For example, when the player does not know that tickets can be counted by hitting a drum, such an attention-grabbing notification informs the player that the tickets can be counted through game operations. Next, it is determined whether or not the predetermined number of waiting times have been waited (step S51 ), and if the predetermined number of times has not been waited, the process returns to step S44 . On the other hand, if the waiting time has been waited a predetermined number of times, the automatic counting process of the tickets is executed (step S52). That is, even if the player does not perform a game operation, the tickets inserted into the slot 22 are automatically read, and the number of tickets is automatically counted. For example, when the waiting time is 3 seconds and the predetermined number of times is 3, the process of waiting for 3 seconds is performed 3 times, and the player has not performed the game operation of hitting the drum, then the automatic counting process of tickets is performed. In addition, if it is determined in step S49 that the button 40 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S52, and the automatic counting process of tickets is executed.

When the ticket counting device completes the reading of all tickets, a voice is output to notify the end of ticket counting (step S53), and the counted number of tickets is displayed (step S54). For example, the counted number of tickets is displayed on the display 50 in FIGS. 1 and 2 . Next, a voice is output to prompt to continue inserting the next ticket into the insertion slot 22 or to notify the end by pressing the button 40 (step S55). Next, it is judged whether or not the player has pressed the button 40, and if the button 40 is pressed, a slip on which the number of tickets is printed is output from the slip outlet 42 (steps S56, S57). In addition, the information on the number of tickets may be written into the player's card, included in a barcode, or uploaded to a server.

The ticket counting device of the present embodiment includes, as the operation unit 160 in FIG. 5 , a first operation unit for the player to perform game operations, and a second operation unit for the player to perform operations other than game operations. Taking FIGS. 1 and 2 as an example, the first operation unit is an operation unit 30 for performing a game operation of hitting a drum, and the second operation unit is, for example, a button 40 for placing an order or the like. By providing such a first operation unit and a second operation unit, the player can use the first operation unit to perform game operations in the ticket counting device, and use the second operation unit to perform operations other than game operations, thereby improving the player's ability to improve. convenience.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the second operation unit is operated, automatic counting processing of tickets is executed. Taking FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 as an example, the button 40 is used for both order issuance and automatic counting of tickets, and when the player presses the button 40, automatic counting of tickets can be performed. Thereby, for example, when the player does not want to play the game but wants to count the tickets, the automatic counting process of tickets can be executed by operating the second operation unit such as the button 40, thereby improving the convenience of the player. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in this case.

First, the ticket counting device determines whether or not a ticket is inserted into the insertion port 22 (step S61). If a ticket is inserted, it is determined whether or not the second operation part such as the button 40 has been operated (step S62). If the second operation part is operated, the automatic counting process of the ticket is executed (step S63). That is, the process of automatically counting the number of tickets inserted into the slot 22 by the player is executed. When a ticket is inserted into the insertion port 22, the automatic counting process may be executed whenever the second operation unit such as the button 40 is operated. For example, even in the middle of executing the counting process by operating the first operating unit, the automatic counting process may be performed when the second operating unit is operated. In this way, after the ticket is inserted into the insertion port 22, the ticket counting device monitors whether the second operation part such as the button 40 is operated, and when the operation of the second operation part is detected, automatic ticket counting processing is performed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in step S46 of FIG. 12 , the game sound is changed according to the number of tickets read out. For example, the game sound output based on the game operation can be changed accordingly according to the number of tickets at that time. For example, the game sound is changed stepwise as the counting process of the number of tickets is performed. In this way, the game sound changes according to the number of tickets counted in sequence, so that more abundant game effects can be realized in the ticket counting device. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing example of the present embodiment in this case.

First, the ticket counting device performs counting processing of tickets (step S71). Next, it is determined whether the number of tickets has reached K (K>1) (step S72). If the number of K pieces is reached, the first game sound is output as the game sound (step S73). As an example, for example, the first game sound using the first character sound is output as, for example, a drum beat sound or the like. Next, the ticket counting device executes the counting process of tickets (step S74 ), and determines whether the number of tickets has reached L (L>K) (step S75 ). When L sheets are reached, the second game sound is output as the game sound (step S76). As an example, for example, the second game sound using the second character sound is output as, for example, a drum beat sound or the like. Next, the ticket counting device executes the counting process of tickets (step S77 ), and determines whether the number of tickets has reached M (M>L) (step S78 ). When M sheets are reached, the third game sound is output as the game sound (step S79). As an example, for example, the third game sound using the third character sound is output as, for example, a drum beat sound or the like. In addition, the process of changing the game sound is not limited to changing it using different character sounds in this way. For example, the background music and sound effects of the game may be changed according to the number of tickets.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the game operation for instructing the ticket reading has not been performed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, a notification process for drawing attention to the player is performed. For example, in step S50 of FIG. 12 , when the game operation for instructing the ticket reading has not been performed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, a notification process for attracting attention is performed on the player, that is, an output for prompting execution of a tap is output, for example. The voice of the game operation of the drum. When the player inserts a ticket and is in a state of being put on hold because the player does not perform the game operation, such notification processing for attracting attention can be executed, and the player can be prompted to perform the game operation, etc., and the ticket counting device can be properly operated. . For example, if the player does not know that tickets can be counted through game operations, such an attention-grabbing notification process is also effective. In addition, the notification processing for attracting attention is not limited to the notification processing using voice, and notification may be performed by sound effects other than voice, music, or the like, or a notification for attracting attention may be displayed using an image for notification.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, in addition to the information on the number of tickets, output processing of additional information is executed. For example, additional information can be printed on a slip, written to a player's card, included in a barcode, or uploaded to a server. For example, in FIG. 15(A), as additional information other than the information on the number of tickets, this lucky item is printed on a slip or written into a card (point card). Or as additional information, lucky colors, lottery numbers, simple divination, etc. can also be printed on receipts, written into players' cards, and included in barcodes. For example, a special service is provided when the items or colors displayed in the shop or facility each day match the lucky items or lucky colors. For example, as a special offer given to the player, a special gift, an increase in the number of tickets, an increase in points, or a chance to play a game machine such as a crane machine for free is given. Also, in FIG. 15(B), as additional information, the player's title is printed on a slip or written on a card. For example, using a system as shown in FIG. 16 described later, titles are assigned to players in stages according to the number of times the player uses the ticket counting device, and are written into the card, included in a barcode, or uploaded to a server website. In this way, by outputting various additional information as shown in FIG. 15(A) and FIG. 15(B) to the player in addition to the information on the number of tickets, it is possible to provide the player with various services using the additional information, thereby further increasing the number of tickets. The added value and fun of the coupon counting device.

In addition, in FIG. 16, cooperative processing is performed by a plurality of ticket counting apparatuses 200-1 to 200-n. In addition, a plurality of counting devices may be arranged in one ticket counting device (ticket shredder) and cooperate with each other. For example, in FIG. 16 , a plurality of ticket counting apparatuses 200 - 1 to 200 - n are connected to the server 220 through the network 210 for communication. The server 220 is a server system implemented by a management server, a database server, a content providing server, an authentication server or a billing server. The server 220 may be a server installed locally in the store (inside the facility), or may be a server installed outside the store. When the server is installed outside the store, the plurality of ticket counting apparatuses 200 - 1 to 200 - n installed in the plurality of stores (facility) are connected to the server 220 via the network 210 for communication. The network 210 (power distribution network, communication line) is, for example, a communication line using the Internet or a wireless LAN, a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN such as Ethernet (registered trademark), or a telephone communication network. communication network such as road, cable network or wireless LAN. In addition, as for the communication method, either wired or wireless may be used. In addition, the ticket counting system composed of the ticket counting devices 200-1 to 200-n or the processing thereof can also be realized by the technical means of the blockchain. For example, each process of the ticket counting system can be executed using a program called a smart contract, which can be executed by Ethereum (Ethereum).

By making a plurality of ticket counting devices 200-1 to 200-n cooperate in the system of FIG. 16, it is possible to realize, for example, that a plurality of players compete for the number of tickets each counted. For example, when a plurality of ticket counting devices 200-1 to 200-n are installed in a store, a plurality of players may start counting tickets at the same time to compete for the number of tickets. When a plurality of ticket counting apparatuses 200-1 to 200-n are installed in a plurality of stores, for example, a special offer period is determined to compete for the number of tickets. For example, by counting the number of tickets to compete for the number of tickets owned by players, to give special benefits to players who have more tickets, or to increase the number of tickets. In addition, through the competition of the game in each ticket counting device, a special benefit is given or the number of tickets is increased according to the outcome of the game.

2.3 Variations The processing and technical means of this embodiment have been described above, but various modifications can be made to this embodiment. For example, the first operation unit for performing game operations and the like is not limited to the drum-type game controller described in the present embodiment, and may be a joystick, a button, or the like. For example, the game implemented by the ticket counting device may be, for example, a whack-a-mole game, a popcorn machine game in which a handle is rotated, or a game in which a light-emitting button is pressed according to a rhythm. In addition, the second operation part may be, for example, a normal start button. For example, by a single input operation of pressing the start button, a series of tickets are continuously read, thereby realizing automatic counting processing. The player can choose to perform automatic counting processing by pressing a button at the first point before the game operation, or can choose to perform automatic counting processing by pressing a button at any point in the middle of the counting processing after the game operation starts. . In addition, the second operation unit may be, for example, a normal end button, for example, a single input operation of pressing the end button ends the counting process of the ticket, or outputs the counting result.

In addition, in the process of changing the game sound according to the number of tickets, the game sound may be changed every time a predetermined number of tickets are read, or the game sound may be changed according to the total number of tickets read. . For example, game sounds using different character voices are output in stages according to the total number.

In addition, after the automatic counting process, if the output of the number of tickets has not been performed, for example, if the button 40 is pressed to print the number of tickets on the slip, etc., the notification process for attracting attention is executed after a predetermined time. . Furthermore, after a predetermined time has elapsed, data such as the number of tickets and the like are automatically output or deleted. In addition, in a predetermined period before the material is deleted, the material may be temporarily stored for a certain period of time. In addition, if a game operation using the first operation unit is performed until a predetermined time elapses after the notification processing for attracting attention is performed, the timer that counts the waiting time is reset.

In addition, for example, in a ticket counting device for Japan, since the number of tickets counted is small in many cases, each time a game operation is performed, for example, one to several tickets are executed. count processing. On the other hand, in a ticket counting device for a lottery machine for countries other than Japan, every time a game operation is performed, a counting process of, for example, tens to hundreds of tickets is performed. In this case, for example, the game process and the count process are performed using different devices, the number of tickets is increased accordingly according to the game result, or the lottery process is performed every time the number of tickets reaches a predetermined number.

In addition, various games are conceivable as the game executed in the present embodiment. For example, in a rhythm game, the player inserts a ticket into the slot and hits a drum to start the counting of tickets. Players beat the drums in tune with the rhythm. In the middle of the game, add several notifications of counting results. At this time, the lottery is performed accordingly according to the game result, or the number of tickets is increased at a predetermined rate. Finally, according to the result of the rhythm game, the number of tickets is increased by a predetermined number or by a predetermined multiplier. Or give additional specials such as gifts, points, or commodity coupons. In addition, in the number of tickets guessing game, a game of guessing the current number of tickets is executed at the middle of the counting of tickets or when the counting is completed. If a perfect guess counts the number of tickets, double the number of tickets, and if the difference is within 10 tickets, increase the number of tickets by a predetermined percentage. In addition, in the roulette game, the player performs a game of turning the roulette, for example, when the number or color becomes a predetermined number or color, the number of tickets is increased. In addition to this, the present embodiment can also be applied to various games such as a guessing game and a bug finding game.

In the present embodiment, various lottery processing can be performed. For example, if the number of tickets is a predetermined number during the reading of tickets or when the reading is completed, lottery processing is executed. The predetermined number of sheets in this case is notified in advance by the store. If the number of tickets does not reach the predetermined number, it is temporarily stored in the player's card (membership card, point card) or uploaded to the server, so that it can be added to the number of tickets counted next time. As also described above, the lottery process is performed accordingly according to the game result, or when a specific ticket having a hole portion of a predetermined shape, for example, is detected, the lottery process is performed.

In addition, the ticket counting system of this embodiment can also be realized by the cooperative operation of an existing game device and a ticket counting device. For example, in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the operation unit 30 capable of executing game operations, the ticket reading unit 20 , and the processing unit 100 executing game processing are integrally realized by the hardware of one ticket counting device, but this The embodiment is not limited to this. For example, if the manufacturing cost of adding a game function to an existing ticket counting device (ticket shredder) is high, the ticket counting device can be added to the ticket counting device by cooperation with the existing game device in the facility. Gameplay. For example, a ticket counting system is realized by connecting an existing game device and an existing ticket counting device (ticket shredder) through the network described in FIG. 16 for communication. In this case, when the counting result of the tickets reaches a predetermined number, the level of the player in the game device can be increased, and the player can be given an in-game privilege. Also, when the counting of the number of tickets is completed, the player is given the right to play the game on the game device. Players can choose whether to play the game or not. And if the player succeeds in playing the game, the number of tickets is increased, and if the game fails, the number of tickets is decreased.

In addition, it is conceivable that there are various privileges redeemable by the counting of the tickets. For example, various special offers such as gifts from stores, merchandise on cooperative Electronic Commerce (Electronic Commerce) websites, electronic money or points, mobile phone fees, utilities, gas fees, or app membership fees can be envisaged. In addition, the player can choose whether to redeem the special or keep it. Also, the ranking of the number of reserved sheets may be displayed as a measure to motivate customers to visit the store. The number of tickets or the ranking of the game can also be displayed. And according to the ranking order, increase the number of tickets or give special discounts accordingly. In addition, cooperation between stores may also be performed.

In addition, the present embodiment has been described in detail above, but it is easily understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications can be made without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure. For example, if a term is co-recorded at least once in the specification or drawings with another broader or synonymous term, then the other term may be substituted anywhere in the specification or drawings. In addition, reception processing, reading processing, counting processing, privilege processing, body control processing, display processing, sound processing, etc. are not limited to the technical means described in this embodiment, and technical means equivalent to these are also included in the scope of the present disclosure. within the range.

10: Game body 12: Support part 20: Ticket reading section 22: Insertion port 30: Operation Department 32: Bass drum main body 34: Drum skin 36: Drum Hoop Department 37, 38: Rod Parts 40: Button 42: Document export 44: Card writing department 46: Insertion port 50: Monitor 52, 54: Speakers 56: Decorative parts 60: Tickets 70: Score display area 72: Judgment Line 74,75,76,77: Note marks 81, 82, 83: Doors 84, 85, 86: target object 87: Hammer 100: Processing Department 102: Receiving Department 104: Read control part 106: Counting processing department 108: Preferential Processing Department 112: Body Control Department 120: Display Processing Department 130: Sound Processing Department 160: Operation Department 170: Storage Department 180: Information Storage Media 190: Display part 192: Sound output section 194: I/F Section 195: Portable Information Storage Media 196: Ministry of Communications 200-1~200-n: Ticket counting device 210: Internet 220: Server

FIG. 1 is a configuration example of the ticket counting device of the present embodiment. [ Fig. 2] Fig. 2 is a configuration example of the ticket counting device according to the present embodiment. [ Fig. 3 ] It is an explanatory diagram of a series of a plurality of tickets. [FIG. 4(A)] and [FIG. 4(B)] are explanatory diagrams of game image display processing and game body control processing. [ Fig. 5] Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the ticket counting system of the present embodiment. [ Fig. 6] Fig. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a processing example of the present embodiment. [ Fig. 7] Fig. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a processing example of the present embodiment. [ Fig. 8] Fig. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of the present embodiment. [FIG. 9(A)], [FIG. 9(B)], and [FIG. 9(C)] are explanatory diagrams regarding the set number of tickets read or the read time. [FIG. 10(A)] and [FIG. 10(B)] are explanatory diagrams of the special privilege giving process according to the number of tickets. [FIG. 11(A)] and [FIG. 11(B)] are explanatory diagrams of processing in which a specific ticket is read or a special benefit is given according to the game result. [ Fig. 12 ] is a flowchart for explaining a specific processing example of the present embodiment. [ Fig. 13 ] is a flowchart for explaining automatic count processing. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the process of changing the game sound according to the number of tickets. [FIG. 15(A)] and [FIG. 15(B)] are explanatory diagrams of technical means for outputting additional information in addition to the number of tickets. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a system in which a plurality of ticket counting apparatuses are connected via a network.

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100: Processing Department

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A ticket counting device, comprising: a ticket reading unit for performing ticket reading processing to count the number of tickets in a series of the plurality of tickets; an operation part for the player to perform at least game operations; and The processing unit receives the game operation of the player, and executes at least one of output processing of a game sound, display processing of a game image, and control processing of the game body as game processing. The ticket counting device of claim 1, wherein, the processing section, Execute the control of the reading process of the ticket corresponding to the game operation or the game result, the counting process of the number of tickets corresponding to the game operation or the game result, and the At least one of the game operation, the game result, the read result of the ticket, or the result of the counting of the number of tickets, and the process of granting a special benefit. The ticket counting device of claim 2, wherein, the processing section, The reading process is controlled so that a given number of the tickets are read every time the game operation is performed. The ticket counting device of claim 3, wherein, the processing section, While the ticket reading unit is reading the predetermined number of sheets, even when the player performs the game operation, new reading of the ticket is not performed. The ticket counting device of claim 3, wherein, the processing section, A process of setting the given number of sheets to a given set number of sheets is performed. The ticket counting device of any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein, When the operation time interval of the game operation is a second time interval shorter than the first time interval, compared with the case where the operation time interval is the first time interval, the number of tickets counts faster. The ticket counting device of any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein, the processing section, When the number of coupons reaches a predetermined number of coupons, the special privilege granting process is executed. The ticket counting device of any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein, the processing section, When the specific coupon is read, the privilege giving process is executed. The ticket counting device of any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein, the processing section, When the game result is a given game result, the privilege giving process is executed. The ticket counting device of any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein, the processing section, The lottery process is executed as the privilege giving process. The ticket counting device of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, the operating unit, It includes a first operation unit for the player to perform the game operation, and a second operation unit for the player to perform an operation other than the game operation. The ticket counting device of claim 11, wherein, the processing section, When the second operation unit is operated, the automatic counting process of the ticket is performed. The ticket counting device of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, the processing section, The game sound is changed according to the number of the tickets read out. The ticket counting device of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, the processing section, When a given period has elapsed without the game operation being performed to instruct the reading of the ticket, notification processing is performed on the player. The ticket counting device of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, the processing section, In addition to the information on the number of tickets, additional information is output. A ticket counting system comprising: a ticket reading unit for performing ticket reading processing to count the number of tickets in a series of the plurality of tickets; an operation part for the player to perform at least game operations; and a processing unit that executes control of the reading process of the ticket according to the game operation or game result, and counting processing of the number of tickets according to the game operation or the game result , and at least one of a privilege giving process corresponding to the game operation, the game result, the reading result of the ticket, or the counting result of the number of tickets.

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