JP2018011728A - Game medium management system, each-machine device, and method of managing game media - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible for a game parlor to set desirable restrictions on various services according to a situation to achieve a flexible operation.SOLUTION: A member management device 50 manages acquisition ball data, replay performance data, and replay restriction data. In the replay restriction data, it is possible to individually set whether or not a current-day-acquisition ball replay, a current-day-acquisition ball carry-over replay, a past-acquisition ball replay, and a past-acquisition ball carry-over replay are made subject to restriction. An inter-machine card processor 10 reads a card ID from an inserted card and transmits the card ID to the member management device 50, and receives, from the member management device 50, data for replay including the acquisition ball data, the replay performance data, and the replay restriction data. Upon a receipt of a replay operation, the inter-machine card processor 10 determines whether a replay is possible or not by referring to the data for replay, and if the replay is determined possible, executes the pay-out of game balls.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a game medium management system, each device, and a game medium management method for managing the number of game media acquired by a game player.

  Conventionally, a game store such as a pachinko store manages various information related to the player in association with identification information for identifying the player and provides various services to the player. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for managing the number of game media in association with the member ID of a player who has registered as a member at a game store, and allowing the number of game media to be used for games and prize exchanges from the next day. ing.

  The number of game media acquired by the player in the game is first associated with a storage medium such as a card as the number of balls acquired on the day that can be used for games or prize exchange only within a predetermined time limit (for example, until the closing time of the day). In some cases, the number of balls acquired on the day can be transferred to the number of balls acquired in the past that can be used beyond a predetermined time limit. In addition to game balls, medals and the like are used as game media, but in this specification, for the sake of simplicity, the number of acquired balls is referred to regardless of the shape of the game media.

  In addition, games of a plurality of game types are provided at one game store. The game type is a type set for the game medium based on a difference in shape, unit price at the time of lending, and the like. For example, a game ball used in a pachinko and a medal used in a slot are set as different game types. Similarly, even for game balls used for pachinko, game balls lent at a 4 yen rate of 4 yen per ball and game balls lent at a 1 yen rate of 1 yen per ball are different game types. Set as

  In a game store using a plurality of game types, the inside of the store is divided into game types, and the same game type is used to play games in the same division. For example, in a game shop using a 4 yen rate and a 1 yen rate, a 4 yen rate section and a 1 yen rate section are separated.

  And when using the number of acquired balls (the number of balls acquired on the day or the number of balls acquired in the past) in a 4-yen rate section, a predetermined number of 4-yen-acquired balls are subtracted and a corresponding number of game balls are paid out. I do. The process of paying out game balls by subtracting the number of balls acquired in this way is called replaying the number of acquired balls.

  In addition, the number of balls acquired may be made available in other rate sections. For example, when 200 balls are paid out in a 1-yen zone, 50 balls are subtracted from the 4-yen rate. In this way, using the acquired number of balls for a payout process in a section of another rate is called entering and replaying the acquired number of balls.

JP 2011-217846 A

  However, as services that game stores provide to players, such as replaying the number of balls earned and entry replay, are diversified, it becomes difficult for game stores to flexibly operate the service. .

  This point will be specifically described. If replay of the number of balls acquired and unlimited replay are allowed, it will be disadvantageous for the amusement store, so the amusement store may limit the replay of the number of balls acquired and reentering the replay.

  However, what kind of restrictions you want to set depends on the amusement store. For example, there is an upper limit for replaying the number of balls acquired in the past and entry replay, and there is no limit on the use of the number of balls acquired on the day, or there is a limit on entry replay even if the number of balls acquired on the day Cases that are subject to

  As described above, since various services have been introduced to improve the convenience of the player, it is important for the game store to realize flexible operation while appropriately setting various desired services. It is.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems and to solve the problems, and allows a game shop to appropriately set various restrictions on various services, thereby realizing a flexible operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a management system, each device, and a game medium management method.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention provides a game medium management system for managing the number of acquired media, which is the number of game media acquired by a game player, and is provided corresponding to a gaming machine. A first replay processing means for enabling the use of the game medium of the game type by using the number of game medium acquisition media corresponding to the game medium used in the game machine; The game medium of the game type used in the gaming machine can be used by using the number of acquired media of game types other than the game type corresponding to the game medium used in the gaming machine. A plurality of replay processing means, a number of game media acquired on the current day that the player has acquired on the day, and a number of past acquired media that indicates the number of game media acquired by the player on or before the previous day. Replay restriction conditions for acquired media types Includes a replay restriction setting means for constant, wherein the first replay processing means and the second replay processing unit, and performs the replay processing based on the replay limiting condition.

  Also, in the present invention according to the above-mentioned invention, the replay restriction setting unit determines whether the number of acquired media on the day or the number of past acquired media is subject to restriction for replay by the second replay processing unit. It has a function to set.

  Further, in the present invention according to the above-mentioned invention, the replay restriction setting means is a replayable game medium for the number of acquired media on the day or the number of past acquired media for replay by the second replay processing means. It has the function to set the upper limit of the number of.

  In the invention described above, the replay restriction setting unit may individually set replay restriction conditions for replay by the first replay processing unit and replay by the second replay processing unit. It has a function to set.

  Also, in the present invention according to the above invention, the replay restriction setting means corresponds to a first restriction condition that is a restriction corresponding to a player that satisfies a predetermined condition and a player that does not satisfy the predetermined condition. The second restriction condition that is the restriction to be performed can be individually set, and the first replay processing means and the second replay processing means are performing the replay according to the second restriction condition. In addition, when it is determined that the player satisfies a predetermined condition, the restriction condition is changed to the first restriction condition.

  In addition, the present invention according to the above invention further includes a determination unit that determines the end of the replay processing by the second replay processing unit based on predetermined information, and the second replay corresponding to one gaming machine. The replay processing by the play processing means is limited to the replay processing by the second replay processing means corresponding to another game machine when the end of the replay processing by the determining means is not determined. .

  The present invention is also a stand device that is attached to a gaming machine that uses a game medium to perform a game and performs processing related to the game medium based on a player's operation, and is used in the gaming machine. A first replay processing means for enabling the use of the game medium of the game type using the number of acquired game types corresponding to the game medium, and a game type corresponding to the game medium used in the game machine A second replay processing means for enabling the use of the game medium of the game type used in the game machine by using the number of game mediums other than the game type, and the number of game media acquired by the player on the day Information acquisition means for acquiring replay restriction conditions for a plurality of acquired medium types including the number of acquired media on the same day and the number of past acquired media indicating the number of game media acquired by the player before the previous day, The first replay processing means and the second Replay processing means, and performing a re-play processing based on the replay limiting condition.

  The present invention also provides a game medium management method in a game medium management system for managing the number of acquired media, which is the number of game media acquired by a player, and indicates the number of game media acquired by the player on that day. A setting step for setting replay restriction conditions for a plurality of acquired medium types including the number of acquired media on the day and the number of past acquired media indicating the number of game media acquired by the player before the previous day; A first replay process in which each of the stand devices is configured to use the game medium of the game type by using the number of acquired game types corresponding to the game medium used in the gaming machine, or A second replay process for enabling the use of a game medium of a game type used in the gaming machine by using the number of acquired game types other than the game type corresponding to the game medium used in the game machine If you do Wherein a determining step of determining based on the replay restriction conditions, characterized in that it comprises a re-play processing execution step of executing the re-play processing according to the determination result of said determining step.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to use a game medium of the game type by using the number of game types acquired corresponding to the game medium provided for the game machine and used in the game machine. One replay processing means and a game machine that is provided corresponding to the gaming machine and used in the gaming machine using the number of acquired game types other than the game type corresponding to the gaming medium used in the gaming machine Second replay processing means for making available game media of the game type to be used, the number of game media acquired on the day indicating the number of game media acquired by the player on the day, and the number of game media acquired by the player before the previous day Replay restriction setting means for setting replay restriction conditions for a plurality of acquired medium types including the number of past acquired mediums indicating the first replay processing means and the second replay processing means. , Replay processing based on replay restriction conditions Cormorant. Since it comprised by such a structure, a game store can provide a desired restriction | limiting suitably for various services, and flexible operation | movement can be implement | achieved.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the concept of the game medium management system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the system configuration of the amusement store. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the appearance of the inter-card card processing machine. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the inter-card card processor. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit of the inter-card processing machine (part 1). FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit of the inter-card card processor (part 2). FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit of the inter-card processing machine (part 3). FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the card management apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit of the card management apparatus. FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the member management apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit illustrated in FIG. 10. (Part 1) FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit illustrated in FIG. 10. (Part 2) FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit illustrated in FIG. 10. (Part 3) FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit illustrated in FIG. 10. (Part 4) FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the game medium management system. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of replay processing by the inter-card card processor. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of replay restrictions by the member management device. (Part 1) FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of replay restrictions by the member management apparatus. (Part 2)

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a game medium management system, each device, and a game medium management method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  In this specification, the number of balls acquired on the day is data indicating the number of game media acquired by the player in the game or the number of the game media, and is used again for the game only during that day (time before closing). Say what you can. The number of balls acquired in the past refers to game media acquired by a player in the game or data indicating the number of game media, which can be used again for the game after the next day (time after closing). The number of balls acquired on the day can be used by both general players and member players, and is used when a game machine used for a game is changed (so-called table movement). The number of balls acquired in the past is normally usable only by member players, and is used when the acquired game medium is used for games from the following day. A predetermined fee may be imposed on the use of the number of balls acquired in the past.

  First, the concept of the game medium management system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the concept of the game medium management system according to the present embodiment. A plurality of gaming machines are installed in the game store, and an inter-card card processing machine 10 is attached to each gaming machine. In addition, a member management device 50 is provided in the game store, and each inter-card card processor 10 is connected to the member management device 50 so as to be communicable.

  The member management device 50 manages information related to member players registered as members in the game store. Furthermore, the member management apparatus 50 manages acquired ball data, replay performance data, and replay restriction data.

  The acquired ball data is data in which the past number of balls acquired for each game type is associated with the member player. Note that the number of balls acquired on the day is managed by a card management device 40 (not shown) in association with a general card that can be used by both general players and member players. The card management device 40 will be described later.

  The replay result data is data in which a replay result by a player is associated with a general card or a member card for a member player.

  The replay restriction data is data in which replay restriction is set, and indicates the type of replay to be restricted and the upper limit value of the number of game media to be paid out by the replay to be targeted. The types of replay to be restricted are the same day ball replay, the same day ball replay, the past ball replay, and the past ball replay. The day-acquired ball replay is a process of subtracting the number of balls acquired on the day of a set game type that is a game type installed in the inter-card card processing machine 10 and paying out a corresponding number of game media. The day-acquired ball entering / replaying is a process of subtracting the number of balls acquired on the day other than the set game type and paying out game media of the set game type. The past acquisition ball replay is a process of subtracting the number of past acquisition balls of the set game type and paying out a corresponding number of game media. The past acquisition ball entry and replay is a process of subtracting the number of past acquisition balls other than the set game type and paying out the game medium of the set game type.

  As shown in FIG. 1, whether or not to restrict the re-playing on the day, re-playing on the current day, re-playing on the previous day, re-playing on the previous day, and re-playing on the past day can be individually set. is there. In FIG. 1, only the replay of the acquired ball on the day is excluded from the replay restriction, and the replay restriction is applied to the replay of the acquired ball replay, the reacquired ball replay and the reacquired replay of the past. The state set in is shown. The setting of the upper limit value will be described later, and is not shown in FIG.

  When receiving the insertion of the general card or the membership card, the inter-card processing machine 10 reads the card ID from the inserted card and transmits it to the membership management device 50 and a card management device 40 (not shown). The member management device 50 transmits the acquired ball data and replay performance data corresponding to the received card ID and the replay restriction data to the inter-card card processor 10 as replay data. Similarly, the card management device 40 transmits the number of balls acquired on the day corresponding to the received card ID to the inter-card card processing machine 10 as replay data.

  When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the replay operation, the intercard card processing machine 10 refers to the replay data received from the member management device 50 and the card management device 40 to determine whether or not the replay is possible. Perform payout of game balls.

  In the replay permission / inhibition determination, first, the inter-card card processor 10 refers to the replay restriction data and determines whether or not the replay type designated by the replay operation is set as a restriction target. If the type of replay specified by the replay operation is outside the limit of replay, the inter-card card processing machine 10 subtracts the number of acquired balls and pays out the game balls. With this payout, the inter-card card processing machine 10 updates the acquired ball data and the replay performance data.

  If the type of replay specified by the replay operation is a replay restriction target, the inter-card card processing machine 10 refers to the replay performance data and the replay restriction data, and the replay conflicts with the restriction. It is determined whether or not. If the limit is not violated, that is, if the result does not reach the upper limit even if the replay is executed, the inter-card card processing machine 10 subtracts the number of acquired balls and pays out the game balls. With this payout, the inter-card card processing machine 10 updates the acquired ball data and the replay performance data. When the replay conflicts with the limit or the number of acquired balls is insufficient, the inter-card card processing machine 10 does not pay out game balls.

  In this way, the member management device 50 can individually set the type to be restricted from the replay types using the number of balls acquired on the day and the number of balls acquired in the past, and the inter-card processing machine 10 Since the replay is executed after determining whether or not the limit is violated, the game shop can appropriately set a desired limit for various replays and can realize a flexible operation.

  Next, the system configuration of the amusement store will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the system configuration of the amusement store. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of gaming machines 20 and an inter-card card processing machine 10 provided corresponding to each gaming machine 20 are installed in the gaming store. The inter-card processing machine 10 is connected to a communication line, which is an in-store network, via the island controller 30. The island controller 30, the card management device 40, the member management device 50, the prize management device 60, and the checkout machine 80 are connected to the communication line.

  The gaming machine 20 is a device that plays a game by driving game balls into the game board surface. The gaming board surface of the gaming machine 20 is provided with a plurality of winning areas (winning openings), and a predetermined number of gaming balls are given as prize balls based on the passing of the gaming balls through the winning area. It has become. In addition, a predetermined number of start areas (start ports) are provided on the game board surface, and a predetermined lottery is performed based on the game balls passing through the start areas. If the lottery is a big win, an operation that is advantageous in terms of game is performed, for example, by increasing the probability of passing the game ball to the winning area or other starting area by operating a predetermined movable member or the like. An area that serves as both a start area and a winning area may be provided.

  The winning area is provided with a winning sensor for detecting the passing of a game ball to the winning area, and the winning sensor detects the passing (winning) of the game ball that has been driven into the winning area. It has become. The control unit of the gaming machine 20 has a prize ball memory that stores the number of game balls to be given as prize balls for each winning area.

  Therefore, when the passing of a game ball that has been struck to a specific winning area is detected by the winning sensor, the gaming machine 20 should be given from the stored contents of the winning ball memory and the number of game balls that have passed the winning area. The number of prize balls can be determined, and the determined number of prize balls can be paid out.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 accepts payment, rents out game balls, and communicates with the card management device 40. When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts a bill inserted by the player, the inter-card processing device 10 transmits deposit notification data including the amount of the bill to the card management device 40, and the prepaid value managed by the card management device 40. The number corresponding to is added. If a predetermined ball lending operation is performed, a ball lending request is transmitted to the card management device 40, the prepaid value managed by the card management device 40 is subtracted, and the number of games corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value Perform the ball payout process.

  In addition, when the inter-card card processor 10 accepts the insertion of the card, the inter-card card processor 10 transmits card insertion notification data including the card ID and the identification ID of the own device to the card management device 40. In addition, when the inter-card card processing machine 10 receives the replay data including the prepaid value, the number of acquired balls, etc. from the card management device 40, it stores the received prepaid value, the number of acquired balls, etc. Then, the card management device 40 stores the identification ID received from the inter-card card processor 10 and the card ID transmitted to the inter-card card processor 10 in association with each other.

  Further, when the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the replay operation, the inter-card card processing machine 10 subtracts a predetermined number from the number of acquired balls stored in its own device, and performs a payout process for the corresponding number of game balls. Then, information that can specify the number of balls to be subtracted by the payout process and an identification ID that identifies the own device are associated with each other and transmitted to the card management device 40. At this time, if the type of replay specified by the replay operation is a restriction target, the inter-card card processing machine 10 determines whether or not the replay violates the restriction, and does not violate the restriction. A game ball payout process is performed according to the conditions. The card management device 40 identifies the information of the card ID stored in association with the identification ID received from the inter-card processing machine 10 as an update target, and performs a subtraction update process for the acquired number of balls for the data of this card ID. Do.

  Further, when the inter-card card processing machine 10 accepts the counting operation, the inter-card card processing machine 10 counts the number of inserted game balls and adds it to the number of counting balls managed by the own device. Then, information that can specify the number of counting balls added by counting is associated with an identification ID that identifies the own device, and is transmitted to the card management device 40. If a counting ball payout operation is accepted, a predetermined number is subtracted from the number of counting balls, and a corresponding number of game balls are paid out. Then, the information that can specify the number of counting balls subtracted by the counting ball payout and the identification ID for identifying the device itself are associated with each other and transmitted to the card management device 40.

  In addition, when the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the card return operation, the inter-card processing machine 10 transmits a predetermined notification indicating that the card has been returned to the card management device 40 and the identification ID of the own device, and the number of counting balls Is cleared to zero and the card is ejected. Upon receiving the notification from the inter-card card processor 10, the card management device updates the replay record of the card ID corresponding to the identification ID, and corresponds the number of counting balls received so far to the identification ID. The card ID is updated by adding to the number of balls acquired that day, and when the update is completed, the association between the card ID and the identification ID is canceled.

  Further, in the state where the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the membership card, the total value of the number of counting balls, the number of balls acquired on the day, and the number of balls acquired in the past is managed by a predetermined number that is determined in advance. It has a function to determine whether the upper limit is exceeded. Examples of the upper limit value include a game media compensation upper limit (third party compensation upper limit) determined by a third party organization or an upper limit related to game media deposit determined by a store. The number of counted balls is integrated with the number of balls acquired on the day when the card is returned, and the number of balls acquired on the day is integrated with the number of balls acquired at the end of the business. It is possible to determine whether or not the number is exceeded. When the total number of counted balls, the number of balls acquired on the day, and the number of balls acquired in the past exceed a predetermined upper limit, an error code is displayed on the display operation unit 13 described later, and the member card is returned. Restrict. This error code allows store employees to recognize that the upper limit has been exceeded, and by restricting the return of membership cards, it prevents the player from exceeding the upper limit without recognizing it. it can.

  The island controller 30 is a relay device that bundles a group of gaming machines 20 and inter-card card processing machines 10 provided on the gaming island.

  The card management device 40 is a device that manages the prepaid value of the card and the number of balls acquired on the day as card data. When the card management device 40 receives the card insertion notification data from the inter-card card processor 10, the card management device 40 manages the card ID of the inserted card and the device ID of the inter-card card processor 10 in association with each other. The prepaid value and the number of balls acquired on the day are transmitted to the inter-card processing machine 10 as replay data. Further, the card management device 40 transmits the card insertion notification data to the member management device 50 and transmits the replay data received from the member management device 50 to the inter-card card processor 10.

  Further, when the card management device 40 receives the ball lending request data from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the card management device 40 subtracts a predetermined value from the prepaid value associated with the card ID, and uses the inter-card card processing machine 10 Send to.

  In addition, the card management device 40 transfers the data received from the inter-card card processor 10 to the member management device 50 as necessary, and transfers the data transmitted from the member management device 50 to the inter-card card processor 10. I do. That is, communication between the inter-card card processor 10 and the member management device 50 is performed via the card management device 40.

  When the card management device 40 receives the card ID from the prize management device 60, the card management device 40 notifies the prize management device 60 of the number of balls acquired on the day associated with the card ID. Further, when the card ID is received from the settlement machine 80, the prepaid value associated with the card ID is notified to the settlement machine 80.

  The member management device 50 is a management device that manages member management data of members registered as members in the amusement store. Specifically, the number of balls acquired in the past, the number of points, the password, the name, etc. are managed in association with the member card ID issued to the member. In addition, the member management apparatus 50 manages restrictions on replay and results.

  When the member management device 50 receives the card insertion notification data from the inter-card processing machine 10, the number of balls acquired in the past, the PIN number associated with the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification data, the record of replay, Data for replay including replay restrictions is transmitted to the inter-card card processor 10.

  In addition, when the member management device 50 receives an inquiry about the number of previously acquired balls from the prize management device 60, the member management device 50 notifies the prize management device 60 of the number of previously acquired balls corresponding to the designated card ID.

  The prize management device 60 is a prize exchange terminal device provided in the prize exchange counter in the amusement store, and performs prize exchange processing for exchanging the number of balls to be awarded. The prize management device 60 is connected to a card reader that reads a card ID from a card and a prize dispensing device that dispenses prizes. The prize management device 60 transmits the card ID to the card management device 40 when the card ID is read from the general card or the membership card (or when the identification data corresponding to the card ID is read from the portable terminal or the like). Request the number of balls acquired on the day of the card ID. Further, when exchanging the number of past winning balls, the member management device 50 is requested for the number of past winning balls.

  When the card associated with the prepaid value is inserted, the checkout machine 80 transmits the card ID of the card to the card management device 40 and receives the response data to obtain the prepaid value associated with the card. And pays out money according to the acquired prepaid value.

  Next, the ball lending process of the gaming system shown in FIG. 2 will be described. When the player performs a ball lending operation on the inter-card card processing machine 10, the inter-card card processing machine 10 transmits the ball lending request data to the card management device 40. The ball lending request data includes an address or arbitrary identification data (hereinafter referred to as an identification ID) that identifies the inter-card card processing machine 10 that is the transmission source. When the ball lending operation is performed after accepting the card, the card management device 40 receives the card ID when accepting the card, and associates the card ID with the identification ID. Can be identified. When the ball lending operation is performed after accepting cash, the card management device 40 manages the temporary card ID in association with the balance of the cash, and updates the temporary card ID. As specified. When the inter-card processing machine 10 ejects the internal storage card, the card ID read by the inter-card processing machine 10 as the ejection card is transmitted to the card management device 40, and this temporary card ID is Replaced with the discharged card ID.

  Upon receiving the ball lending request data, the card management device 40 subtracts a predetermined value from the prepaid value associated with the card ID corresponding to the identification ID of the ball lending request data. Then, the card management device 40 transmits the ball lending permission data to the inter-card card processing machine 10 that is the transmission source. The inter-card card processing machine 10 that has received the ball lending permission data performs payout processing of the number of game balls corresponding to the subtracted prepaid value.

  Next, the counting ball payout process when paying out the counting balls in the gaming system shown in FIG. 2 will be described. The game balls paid out from the inter-card processing machine 10 and the gaming machine 20 are stored in a tray portion provided in the gaming machine 20. When game balls are thrown into the counting unit of the inter-card card processing machine 10 from this platen, the inter-card card processing machine 10 counts the number of game balls inserted and adds it to the number of counting balls managed by itself. When a counting ball payout operation is accepted, a predetermined number is subtracted from the number of counting balls, and a corresponding number of game balls are paid out.

  In addition, when the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the card return operation, the number of balls is added to the number of balls acquired on the day, the number of balls is cleared to zero, and the card is discharged. When the card is discharged, a predetermined notification that the card has been discharged is transmitted to the card management device 40.

  Next, the replay process in the case of replaying the acquired ball in the gaming system shown in FIG. 2 will be described. When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the insertion of the general card or the membership card, it transmits the card insertion notification data to the card management device 40. This card insertion notification data includes the card ID of the card inserted in the inter-card card processor 10, an address or arbitrary identification data for identifying the inter-card card processor 10 that is the transmission source, and the inter-card card processor Data for specifying 10 rates.

  When the card management device 40 receives the card insertion notification data from the inter-card processing machine 10, the card management device 40 obtains the replay data including the number of balls acquired on the day of each rate associated with the card ID in the card insertion notification data. The inter-card card processor 10 is notified. Further, the card management device 40 transmits the card insertion notification data received from the inter-card card processor 10 to the member management device 50. When the member management device 50 receives the card insertion notification data, the member management device 50 includes the number of balls acquired in the past associated with the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification data, the password, the replay record, and the replay limit. Play data is transmitted to the inter-card card processor 10.

  The inter-card processing machine 10 stores replay data received from the card management device 40 and the member management device 50. When a replay operation is accepted, a predetermined number is subtracted from the number of acquired balls stored in the own device, and a corresponding number of game balls are paid out. At this time, if the type of replay specified by the replay operation is a restriction target, the inter-card card processing machine 10 determines whether or not the replay violates the restriction, and does not violate the restriction. A game ball payout process is performed according to the conditions.

  Specifically, if the type of replay specified by the replay operation is the same-day-acquired ball replay, the inter-card card processing machine 10 determines the predetermined number from the number of acquired balls of the set game type stored by itself. And payout processing of the same number of game balls as the subtracted number. In addition, when the acquisition and replay on the day is performed, the inter-card card processing machine 10 transmits a notification specifying the number of balls subtracted to the card management device 40.

  Further, if the replay type specified by the replay operation is a past acquisition ball replay, the inter-card card processing machine 10 subtracts a predetermined number from the number of past acquisition balls of the set game type stored by the own device. Then, payout processing of the same number of game balls as the subtracted number is performed. Moreover, when the past acquisition ball replay is performed, the inter-card card processing machine 10 transmits a notification specifying the number of balls subtracted to the card management device 40. In this notification, information indicating that the past acquisition ball is used may be included. In addition, if the use of the number of balls acquired on the day is prioritized over the use of the number of balls acquired in the past, when the number of balls used is switched from the number of balls acquired on the day to the number of balls acquired in the past, Notification may be performed including information indicating the switching.

  In addition, if the type of replay specified by the replay operation is the day-acquired ball entry replay, the inter-card processing machine 10 subtracts a predetermined number from the number of balls acquired that day for the specified game type, The game ball payout process is performed by converting according to the difference in rate. For example, when paying 125 balls for a game type of 4 yen per ball, if the number of balls acquired for a game type of 1 yen per ball is used, 500 balls are obtained from the number of balls acquired for a game type of 1 yen per ball. Will be subtracted. When entering, it is not necessary that the game media have the same shape, and it is also possible to allow entry between different types of game media. When entering between game media having different shapes, conversion based on the difference in rate is also performed. For example, when paying out 125 game balls with a rate of 4 yen per ball, if the number of acquired balls of a medal with a rate of 20 yen is used, it is 25 from the number of game balls acquired with a game type of 20 yen per ball. Subtract the sheets. In addition, when performing a game play re-entering on the day, the inter-card card processing machine 10 transmits a notification specifying the number of balls subtracted and the subtracted game type to the card management device 40.

  Similarly, if the type of replay specified by the replay operation is a past acquisition ball entry replay, the inter-card processing machine 10 subtracts a predetermined number from the number of previously acquired balls of the specified game type. The game balls are paid out by converting according to the difference in rate. For example, when paying 125 balls for a game type of 4 yen per ball, if the number of balls acquired for a game type of 1 yen per ball is used, 500 balls are obtained from the number of balls acquired for a game type of 1 yen per ball. Will be subtracted. When entering, it is not necessary that the game media have the same shape, and it is also possible to allow entry between different types of game media. When entering between game media having different shapes, conversion based on the difference in rate is also performed. For example, when paying out 125 game balls with a rate of 4 yen per ball, if the number of acquired balls of a medal with a rate of 20 yen is used, it is 25 from the number of game balls acquired with a game type of 20 yen per ball. Subtract the sheets. Moreover, when the past acquisition ball entry replay is performed, the inter-card card processing machine 10 transmits a notification specifying the number of balls subtracted and the subtracted game type to the card management device 40. In this notification, information indicating that the past acquisition ball is used may be included. In addition, if the use of the number of balls acquired on the day is prioritized over the use of the number of balls acquired in the past, when the number of balls used is switched from the number of balls acquired on the day to the number of balls acquired in the past, Notification may be performed including information indicating the switching.

  When the inter-card processing machine 10 first accepts an operation related to replay using the number of balls acquired in the past, the player requests the player to enter a password, and the entered password is used for replay. It is determined whether or not the code number indicated in the data matches, and the match of the code number is set as a replay condition.

  Next, the transition from the number of balls acquired on the day in the closing process to the number of balls acquired in the past will be described. The card management device 40 checks the number of balls acquired on the current day of the card management data during the closing process, and if there is a record associated with the number of balls acquired that day that is greater than zero, And the member management apparatus 50 is notified together with the rate. The member management device 50 adds the number of balls acquired on the day notified from the card management device 40 to the past number of balls specified by the card ID and the rate. Thereafter, the card management device 40 clears the number of balls acquired on that day to zero.

  Next, the external appearance of the inter-card card processing machine 10 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the appearance of the inter-card card processing machine 10. In FIG. 3, the appearance of the inter-card card processing machine 10 connected to the gaming machine 20 is shown as the inter-card card processing machine 10. Moreover, the gaming machine 20 provided side by side is illustrated with a broken line. Moreover, in FIG. 3, although the inter-card processing machine 10 which receives only a banknote was illustrated, the unit for coin reception can also be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inter-card card processing machine 10 includes a state display unit 11, a bill insertion slot 12a, a display operation unit 13, a card insertion slot 14a, a holding unit 14b, a nozzle unit 18a, and a counting unit 18b.

  The status display unit 11 displays the status of the inter-card card processor 10 by lighting or blinking a lamp of a predetermined color. The banknote insertion slot 12a is an insertion slot for various banknotes necessary for lending game balls. The display operation unit 13 is a device that accepts display of operation buttons such as a touch panel type liquid crystal display and input operation using the operation buttons.

  The card insertion slot 14a is an insertion slot for cards possessed by the player. The holding part 14b is a part that holds the portable terminal used for member registration. When the portable terminal is held over the holding part 14b, data such as a unique ID (for example, IDm) of the portable terminal is read from the portable terminal. The nozzle unit 18 a is a mechanism for throwing out game balls to the gaming machine 20. The counting unit 18b is a mechanism for counting game balls dropped from the lower plate of the gaming machine 20.

  Next, the configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of the inter-card card processing machine 10 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the inter-card card processing machine 10 includes a banknote transport unit 12, a display operation unit 13, a reader / writer 14, a holding unit 14 b, a communication unit 15, a storage unit 16, and a control unit 17. And a nozzle unit 18a and a counting unit 18b.

  The banknote conveyance part 12 is a conveyance part conveyed to the banknote storage part which is not shown in figure, discriminating the money type and authenticity of the banknote inserted from the banknote insertion port 12a. The display operation unit 13 is an input / output device such as a touch panel type liquid crystal display that displays various kinds of information such as a prepaid value that can be used for ball lending, the number of balls acquired, and accepts various operations such as ball lending operations.

  The reader / writer 14 is a device that reads a card ID from a card inserted into the card insertion slot 14a. The card inserted into the card insertion slot 14a is stored in a card storage section (not shown) through the reader / writer 14. The holding unit 14b is an interface unit that reads various kinds of information such as a unique ID (for example, IDm) of the portable terminal by short-range wireless communication when the portable terminal is held over. Further, the reader / writer 14 issues a new card by associating value data such as the number of balls acquired and the prepaid value shown in the card data 16b with the card stored in the card storage unit in response to the player's return operation. It also has a function. However, if the prepaid value shown in the card data 16b is 0 and the number of balls acquired is less than a certain number (minimum number of held pieces), control is performed so that the card is not returned even if there is a return operation. This is a control for preventing a loss at the game store due to the discard of a card associated with a small amount of winning balls. As a certain number, for example, the value obtained by multiplying the number of balls acquired by the lending unit price per ball can be set so that the value of the card or the lowest price prize in the game store is not limited to this, Can be set freely according to store policy. In addition, when controlling to not return the card even if there is a return operation, the stored number of acquired balls can be paid out, but instead, the card cannot be returned and the number of acquired balls A display prompting play may be performed.

  When a mobile terminal is held over the cover 14b, the member management device 50 is inquired using the acquired unique ID of the mobile terminal, and the member management device 50 receives the unique ID registered as member information. If so, the data of the corresponding member card ID is returned to the card processor 10. Then, until the card return operation is performed thereafter, it is possible to play a game in the same manner as when using a membership card.

  The communication unit 15 is an interface unit for performing data communication between the gaming machine 20 and the island controller 30. The nozzle unit 18a is used for part or all of the payout when the game balls are paid out by lending or replaying balls. The counting unit 18b is a unit that counts game balls.

  The storage unit 16 is a storage device including a hard disk device, a nonvolatile memory, and the like. The memory | storage part 16 memorize | stores own apparatus state data 16a, card data 16b, replay performance data 16c, and replay restriction data 16d.

  The own device status data 16a is data indicating the status of the inter-card card processing machine 10. The own device state data 16a includes the device ID of the inter-card processing machine, the game setting, and the number of balls to be counted. The device ID of the inter-card card processing machine is identification data for uniquely identifying the inter-card card processing machine 10 within the amusement store. The game setting is data indicating a game type or the like set in the inter-card card processing machine 10. When handling multiple rate game balls in a game store, “ball 1” for 4 yen game balls, “ball 2” for 2 yen game balls, “ball 3” for 1 yen rate game balls In this way, the game type name is set and managed for each rate. The inter-card processing machine 10 selects a rate used for the game from these game types and stores it as a game setting. The number of balls is the number of game balls counted by the counting unit 18b.

  The card data 16b is data relating to a card that is being used by a player. The card data 16b includes a card ID, a prepaid value, the number of balls acquired, and the like. Regarding the number of balls acquired, there is data for each game type (rate) regarding the number of balls acquired on the day and the number of balls acquired in the past. The card ID is a card ID read by the reader / writer 14. When a card is transported from a card storage section (not shown) to the card insertion slot 14a and the card is ejected, the card data 16b is updated with the card ID read by the reader / writer 14 during the transport. Also, when a card is transported from the card insertion slot 14a to a card storage unit (not shown), the card data 16b is updated with the card ID read by the reader / writer 14 during the transport.

  The replay record data 16c is data indicating a replay record associated with the card ID. Specifically, the replay performance data 16c includes a cumulative value obtained by adding up the game balls that have been paid out by the replay of the type to be restricted and a cumulative value of the game balls that have been paid out by entering and replaying. It is. The results of boarding and replaying are summed up for each combination of the game type of the boarding source and the boarding destination. The boarding source is a game type of the number of acquired balls subtracted by boarding replay, and the boarding destination is a game type of game balls paid out by boarding replay.

  The replay restriction data 16d is data relating to replay restrictions. Specifically, the type of replay to be restricted, the upper limit of the number of game media to be paid out by the target replay, and the game type of the entry source and destination for entry / replay The upper limit value for each combination is included in the replay restriction data 16d.

  The control unit 17 is a control unit that controls the entire inter-card card processing machine 10, and includes a data management unit 17a, a counting ball processing unit 17b, a replay restriction determination unit 17c, and a replay processing unit 17d.

  When the card is inserted, the data management unit 17a transmits card insertion notification data including the device ID of the device status data 16a and the card ID of the card data 16b to the card management device 40. In addition, when the data management unit 17 a receives replay data from the card management device 40, the data management unit 17 a stores the replay data in the storage unit 16. Specifically, the card data 16b is updated using the prepaid value, the number of balls acquired on the day, the number of balls acquired in the past, and the password used for replaying the number of balls acquired in the replay data.

  Moreover, if a banknote is inserted in the banknote insertion slot 12a, the data management part 17a will transmit the payment notification data containing the money amount of inserted banknote, card ID, and inter-card processing machine ID to the card management apparatus 40. FIG.

  Further, the data management unit 17a transmits the ball lending request data including the card ID and the device ID to the card management device 40 when the ball lending operation is performed by the player. If the ball lending permission data is received as a response to the ball lending request data, the data management unit 17a performs a predetermined number of game ball payout processing.

  In addition, when the card return operation is performed by the player, the data management unit 17a adds the counted number of balls in the own device status data 16a to the number of balls acquired on the day of the card data 16b, and clears the counted number of balls to zero. Then, the number of balls acquired on the day and the previously acquired balls managed by the device are written on the card and discharged. In addition, when the card is discharged, the number of balls acquired on the day and the number of balls acquired in the past and the replay record data transmitted to the card are transmitted to the card management device 40.

  The counting ball processing unit 17b is a processing unit that performs processing related to counting balls. Specifically, the counting ball processing unit 17b causes the counting unit 18b to count the gaming balls when a gaming ball is inserted into the counting unit 18b, and the counting result is set to the number of counting balls in the own apparatus state data 16a. Perform the addition process. When the counting ball processing unit 17b receives the counting ball payout operation, the counting ball processing unit 17b subtracts a predetermined number from the number of counting balls, and performs payout processing of the corresponding number of game balls.

  The replay restriction determination unit 17c determines whether or not the replay type designated by the replay operation is set as a restriction target when the replay operation is performed by the player. If the replay type specified by the replay operation is the target of replay restriction, the replay restriction determination unit 17c refers to the replay performance data 16c and the replay restriction data 16d, and replay is performed. Determine if the limit is violated. Specifically, when the number of game balls to be paid out by replay is added to the accumulated value of the replay record data 16c, if the upper limit value indicated in the replay limit data 16d is reached, it is determined that the limit is violated. It will be. The upper limit value can be set differently for member players and general players. If a general card is inserted, the upper limit value for general players is used, and a member card is inserted. Makes a determination using the upper limit for a member player.

  Note that even a member player may play a game using a general card. Therefore, when the card ID of the member card is read separately from the holding unit 14b or the like while using the general card, the upper limit for the member player is used for the determination. When the card ID of the member card is separately read while using the general card, the replay restriction determination unit 17c transmits the card ID of the general card and the card ID of the member card to the card management device 40, and the general card And the membership card. The card management device 40 stores the association between the general card and the membership card until the prepaid value of the general card and the number of balls acquired on the day become zero, and is related when the prepaid value of the general card and the number of balls acquired on the day become zero. Release the label. For this reason, if the general card is discharged and inserted into another inter-card processing machine 10, the upper limit value for the member player can be used until the association with the member card is released.

  In addition, the replay restriction determination unit 17c transmits a restriction target replay start notification destined for the member management device 50 before performing the replay set as the restriction target, and the replay set as the restriction target. After performing the above, a restriction target replay end notification with the member management device 50 as the destination is transmitted. If the restriction target replay end notification does not end normally due to a communication error or the like, the restriction target replay end notification is transmitted again after the communication state is recovered.

  The replay processing unit 17d is a processing unit that executes replay. When the replay processing determination unit 17c determines that the replay type is outside the replay limit, or when the replay limit determination unit 17c determines that the replay limit determination unit 17c does not violate the limit. Then, the game balls are paid out by subtracting the number of balls acquired. Further, along with this payout, the replay processing unit 17d updates the number of acquired balls and the replay performance data 16c in the card data 16b. Note that if the replay conflicts with the limit or if the number of acquired balls is insufficient, the replay processing unit 17d does not pay out the game balls.

  Although the details will be described later, after the inter-card card processing machine 10 transmits the card insertion notification data, a notification that the restriction target replay is not possible may be received from the member management device 50. In this case, even if the restriction is not violated, the replay that is subject to restriction is prohibited. Such prohibition of replay is canceled when a notification of permission to replay restriction is received from the member management device 50.

  Further, the inter-card card processing machine 10 can perform a process of integrating the balance of the general card (the prepaid value, the number of counting balls, the number of balls acquired on the day) into the balance of the member's mobile terminal. Specifically, in a state where a general card is received and a game is played, or in a state where cash is received and a game is played, after a predetermined integration instruction operation is received via the display operation unit 13, the holding unit 14b When the unique ID of the member's mobile terminal is received, the inter-card card processing machine 10 stores data in which the read unique ID of the mobile terminal, the balance of the general card, and the identification ID of the own device are associated with each other. And to the member management device 50. Then, from the card management device 40 and the member management device 50, the balance of the member card ID corresponding to the portable terminal, the number of balls acquired on the day, and the value obtained by adding the number of balls acquired in the past and the balance of the general card are returned. The inter-card card processor 10 clears the stored balance of the general card, stores the received balance, and sets a state in which the portable terminal is accepted. Then, the general card is collected in the storage unit.

  Next, an example of data stored in the storage unit 16 of the inter-card card processing machine 10 will be described. 5-7 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the data memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 16 of the inter-card card processing machine 10. FIG.

  In the own apparatus state data 16a shown in FIG. 5A, the ID of the inter-card processing machine 10 is “3001”, “ball 1” is set as the game type of the inter-card processing machine 10, and the number of counting balls Indicates “821”.

  The card data 16b shown in FIG. 5B shows a state where the ID of the card inserted into the inter-card card processing machine 10 is “2002”. Here, the first digit of the card ID indicates the type of card, the card with the first digit “1” being a general card, and the card with the first digit “2” being a membership card. The card data 16b indicates a state where the prepaid value is “2000 degrees”. Here, the frequency of prepaid value is equivalent to 1 yen per frequency.

  Further, the card data 16b has acquired ball data including the number of balls acquired on the day, the number of balls acquired in the past, and a personal identification number. In FIG. 5B, the number of balls acquired on the day of the ball 1 is “375 balls”, the number of balls acquired on the day of the ball 2 is “500 balls”, and the number of balls acquired on the day of the ball 3 is “2000 balls”. It shows a certain state.

  Further, in FIG. 5B, the personal identification number is “7777”, the number of balls acquired in the past of the ball 1 is “250 balls”, the number of balls acquired in the past of the ball 2 is “1000 balls”, and the ball 3 This shows a state where the number of balls acquired in the past is “4000 balls”. Although not shown, the card management device 40 also stores ON / OFF of a “lock” flag indicating the validity / invalidity of the card in addition to the number of balls acquired on the day and the prepaid value in association with the card ID. When a card theft is detected, it is turned ON by an employee operation. These data are also stored in the card data 16b. Furthermore, this “lock” flag can be set for each function (“use of past acquisition ball”, “entry”, etc.), for example, “lock” only the “entry” function according to the player's request. It can also be used as an object of preventing misoperation.

  The replay performance data 16c shown in FIG. 6C is data indicating the replay performance associated with the card ID of the card data 16b, and the game balls paid out by the replay of the type to be restricted. And the accumulated accumulated value of the game balls paid out by entering and replaying are included.

  In FIG. 6 (c), the cumulative total value is “3000”, the cumulative value of entering and replaying from the game type “ball 1” to the game type “ball 2” is “0”, and the game type is “ball 1”. Cumulative value of entry / replay to seed “ball 3” is “750”, cumulative value of entry / replay from game type “ball 2” to game type “ball 1” is “0”, game type “ball” The accumulated value of the entry replay from “2” to the game type “ball 3” is “1000”, the accumulated value of the entry replay from the game type “ball 3” to the game type “ball 1” is “250”, This shows a state where the cumulative value of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 3” to the game type “ball 2” is “1250”.

  The replay restriction data 16d shown in FIG. 7 (d) is data relating to replay restrictions, and the type of replay to be restricted and the upper limit of the total accumulated value of game media to be paid out by the target replay. The value and the upper limit value of the cumulative value for each combination of the game source and the game type of the game destination for the boarding replay are included.

  In FIG. 6 (c), only the regain play on the day is excluded from the replay restriction, and the replay of the reacquired replay on the same day, replay of the reacquired ball and replay of the reacquired rebound of the past is replayed. This shows the status set as the restriction target.

  Further, the sum upper limit value “15000” is set for the member player and the sum upper limit value “10000” is set for the general player. Further, the upper limit of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 1” to the game type “ball 2” is “3000” for the member player and “2000” for the general player. In addition, the upper limit of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 1” to the game type “ball 3” is “5000” for the member player and “4000” for the general player. In addition, the upper limit of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 2” to the game type “ball 1” is “1500” for the member player and “1000” for the general player. In addition, the upper limit value of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 2” to the game type “ball 3” is “7000” for the member player and “5000” for the general player. In addition, the upper limit of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 3” to the game type “ball 1” is “3000” for the member player and “2000” for the general player. In addition, the upper limit of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 3” to the game type “ball 2” is “4000” for the member player and “3000” for the general player.

  Next, the configuration of the card management device 40 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the card management device 40 shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 8, the card management device 40 includes a display unit 41, an input unit 42, an external network communication unit 43, a store network communication unit 44, a storage unit 45, and a control unit 46.

  The display unit 41 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display device. The input unit 42 is an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse. The external network communication unit 43 is an interface unit for data communication via a network outside the game store. The store network communication unit 44 is an interface unit for performing data communication with the island controller 30, the member management device 50, the prize management device 60, and the checkout machine 80 via a communication line in the amusement store.

  The storage unit 45 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a nonvolatile memory, and stores game type setting data 45a, card management data 45b, and device management data 45c.

  The game type setting data 45a is data in which the lending rate and the display name are associated with the game type. The card management data 45b is data in which the prepaid value, the number of balls acquired on the day of each game, and the use destination device ID indicating the device ID of the inter-card processor 10 in which the card is inserted are associated with the card ID. is there. The card management data 45b also includes a member card ID when the general card and the member card are associated with each other. The device management data 45c is data relating to a device placed in the amusement store. The device management data 45c includes the device ID of the inter-card card processing machine, the address of the inter-card card processing machine 10, the installation location, the gaming machine ID and model data of the attached gaming machine.

  The control unit 46 is a control unit that controls the entire card management device 40, and includes a game type setting management unit 46a, a card management unit 46b, and a device management unit 46c. Actually, a program corresponding to these functional units is stored in a ROM or a non-volatile memory (not shown), and these programs are loaded into a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and executed to thereby execute a game type setting management unit. 46a, the card management unit 46b, and the device management unit 46c execute corresponding processes.

  The game type setting management unit 46a is a processing unit that manages the game type used in the game store, the rate, and the display name in association with each other as the game type setting data 45a.

  The card management unit 46b is a processing unit that manages the card management data 45b. Specifically, when the card management unit 46b receives the card insertion notification data from the inter-card processing machine 10, the card management unit 46b also notifies the card insertion notification of the used device ID of the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification data. The device ID shown in the data is assumed. In addition, the prepaid value associated with the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification data and the number of balls acquired on the day of each rate are notified to the inter-card card processor 10 as replay data. Also, card insertion notification data is transmitted to the member management device.

  Further, when receiving the ball lending request data including the card ID from the inter-card processing machine 10, the card management unit 46b determines whether or not the prepaid value associated with the card ID is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. . If the prepaid value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the card management unit 46b subtracts the predetermined value from the prepaid value stored in the card management data 45b and includes the updated prepaid value in the inter-card card processor 10. Send ball lending permission data. On the other hand, when the prepaid value is less than the predetermined value, the card management unit 46b notifies the inter-card card processing machine 10 of the ball lending impossibility data.

  In addition, when the card management unit 46b receives payment notification data including the amount of money inserted from the inter-card processing machine 10, the card ID, and the device ID, the card management unit 46b notifies the payment to the prepaid value associated with the card ID. Add the prepaid value for the amount shown in.

  The card management unit 46b relays communication between the inter-card card processing machine 10 and the member management apparatus 50.

  In addition, if the card management unit 46b receives the number of balls acquired on the same day from the inter-card processing machine 10 from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the card management unit 46b acquires the same day acquired number of balls corresponding to the card ID. The card management data 45b is updated by rewriting the number of balls and deleting the used device ID of the card ID.

  If the card management unit 46b receives the general card ID, which is the card ID of the general card, and the member card ID, which is the card ID of the member card, from the inter-card processing machine 10, the member card ID is added to the general card ID. And the card management data 45b is updated. Thereafter, when the prepaid value and the number of balls acquired on the day become zero, the association of the member card is canceled by deleting the member card ID.

  In addition, when the card management unit 46b receives the card ID from the prize management device 60, the card management unit 46b notifies the prize management device 60 of the number of balls acquired on the day corresponding to the card ID. Further, when the card management unit 46b receives the card ID from the payment machine 80, the card management unit 46b notifies the payment machine 80 of the prepaid value associated with the card ID.

  The device management unit 46c is a processing unit that manages the device management data 45c. The device management unit 46c generates and updates the device management data 45c based on the device ID acquired from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the address of the inter-card card processing machine 10, the installation location, and the gaming machine ID.

  Next, an example of data stored in the storage unit 45 of the card management device 40 illustrated in FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of data stored in the storage unit 45 of the card management device 40.

  The game type setting data 45a shown in FIG. 9A associates the rate “4 yen” and the display name “4 pachis” with the game type name “ball 1”. In addition, the game type setting data 45a associates the rate “2 yen” and the display name “2 pachis” with the game type name “ball 2”. Further, the game type setting data 45a associates the rate “1 yen” and the display name “1 pachi” with the game type name “ball 3”.

  In the card management data 45b shown in FIG. 9B, the prepaid value “2500” for the card ID “1001”, the number of balls acquired “1500” on the day of the ball 1, the number of balls acquired “2300” on the day of the ball 2; The number of balls acquired on the day of the ball 3 is associated with “0”. Note that the usage-destination device ID and the member card ID are not associated with each other and are “−”.

  Further, in the card management data 45b shown in FIG. 9B, the prepaid value “500” for the card ID “1002”, the number of balls acquired “0” on the day of the ball 1, and the number of balls acquired “700” on the day of the ball 2 The number of balls acquired “0” on the day of the ball 3, the usage destination device ID “3004”, and the member card ID “2011” are associated with each other.

  Further, in the card management data 45b shown in FIG. 9B, the prepaid value “2000” for the card ID “2002”, the number of balls acquired “375” on the day of the ball 1, and the number of balls acquired “500” on the day of the ball 2 And the number of balls acquired “2000” on the same day of the ball 3 and the usage-destination device ID “3001” are associated with each other. Since no other membership card is associated with the membership card, other membership card IDs are not associated with "-".

  In the device management data 45c shown in FIG. 9C, the network address of the inter-card card processor 10 with ID “3001” is “AB.CD.EF.GH”, and the installation location is “island 1-1. ”, The ID of the connected gaming machine 20 is“ A0012X4233 ”, the game type is“ ball 1 ”, and the model of the connected gaming machine 20 is“ EV01 ”. It also shows that this gaming machine 20 is in use.

  Next, the internal configuration of the member management apparatus 50 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the member management apparatus 50 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the member management apparatus 50 is connected to a display unit 51 and an input unit 52. The display unit 51 is a liquid crystal panel, a display device, or the like, and the input unit 52 is a keyboard, a mouse, or the like.

  The member management apparatus 50 includes an external network communication unit 53, a store network communication unit 54, a storage unit 55, and a control unit 56. The external network communication unit 53 is an interface unit for data communication via a network outside the game store. The store network communication unit 54 is an interface unit for data communication with the prize management device 60, the card management device 40, and the like via a communication line in the amusement store.

  The storage unit 55 is a storage device such as a hard disk device or a non-volatile memory, and stores member management data 55a, game type setting data 55b, prize master 55c, replay record data 55d, replay restriction data 55e, and card status data 55f. Remember. The member management data 55a is data in which a name, the number of balls acquired in the past, a mobile ID m, an address, a telephone number, and the like are associated with the card ID of the member card issued to the member.

  The game type setting data 55b is data in which a rate and a display name are associated with a game type. The prize master 55c is data used when exchanging game balls for prizes.

  The replay record data 55d is data indicating a replay record associated with the card ID. Specifically, the replay performance data 55d includes the cumulative value of the game balls paid out by the replay of the type to be restricted and the cumulative value of the game balls paid out by the entry replay. It is.

  The replay restriction data 55e is data relating to replay restrictions. Specifically, the type of replay to be restricted, the upper limit of the number of game media to be paid out by the target replay, and the game type of the entry source and destination for entry / replay The upper limit value for each combination is included in the replay restriction data 55e.

  The card status data 55f is data in which the device ID of the usage destination is associated with the status indicating whether or not the replay to be restricted is being executed with respect to the card ID.

  The control unit 56 is a control unit that controls the member management apparatus 50 as a whole, and includes a member management unit 56a, a prize master management unit 56b, a replay restriction setting unit 56c, and an other unit use restriction unit 56d. In practice, programs corresponding to these functional units are stored in a ROM or a non-volatile memory (not shown), and these programs are loaded into a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and executed, whereby the member management unit 56a, Processes corresponding to the prize master management unit 56b, the replay restriction setting unit 56c, and the other-device use restriction unit 56d are executed.

  The member management unit 56a is a processing unit that manages the member management data 55a. The member management unit 56a communicates with the card management device 40 and the prize management device 60, and updates the balance of the number of balls acquired in the past associated with the card ID. In addition, when the member management unit 56a receives a member registration request, the member management unit 56a performs an update for adding a member to the member management data 55a.

  In addition, when the member management unit 56a receives the card insertion notification data from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the member management unit 56a receives the number of balls acquired in the past, the code number, and the replay associated with the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification data. The data for replay including the record and the replay restriction is transmitted to the inter-card card processor 10. Here, the number of balls acquired in the past and the password are read from the member management data 55a. The replay performance is read from the replay performance data 55d. Further, replay restriction data 55e is used for replay restriction.

  Moreover, if the member management part 56a receives the past number of balls acquired from the inter-card card processing machine 10 from the inter-card card processing machine 10, the past acquisition that received the past acquired number of balls of the corresponding card ID. The member management data 55a is updated by rewriting the number of balls.

  Moreover, if the member management part 56a receives the replay performance data from the inter-card card processor 10, it rewrites the replay performance shown in the replay performance data that received the replay performance data of the corresponding card ID. The replay performance data 55d is updated.

  The prize master management unit 56b is a processing unit that manages the prize master 55c. The prize master management unit 56b distributes the prize master 55c to the prize management device 60 in the amusement store when the prize master 55c is updated.

The replay restriction setting unit 56c receives the operation of the game clerk, sets a restriction on replay, and performs a process of storing the replay restriction data 55e in the storage unit 55.
Specifically, the replay restriction setting unit 56c includes the type of replay to be restricted, the combined upper limit value of the number of game media to be paid out by the target replay, and boarding for entry and replay. Set an upper limit for each combination of original and destination game types.

  When receiving the card insertion notification data from the inter-card card processor 10, the other-unit usage restriction unit 56d sets the device ID of the inter-card card processor 10 to the card ID indicated in the card insertion notification data. Are registered in the card status data 55f. And if the inter-card processing machine 10 has received from the inter-card processing machine 10 the number of past acquisition balls written on the card, the used device ID associated with the corresponding card ID is deleted.

  In addition, when the other-card usage restriction unit 56d receives the restriction target replay start notification from the inter-card card processor 10, the other card usage restriction unit 56d rewrites the state of the corresponding card ID to "replaying restriction target replay", and the card status data 55f. Update. Further, when the restriction target replay end notification is received from the inter-card card processor 10, the state of the corresponding card ID is rewritten to “standby” which is the initial value, and the card state data 55f is updated.

  Further, when receiving the card insertion notification data from the inter-card card processor 10, the other-card usage restriction unit 56d refers to the card status data 55f, and the corresponding card ID is “replaying restriction target being replayed” by another device. ”Is notified to the sender of the card insertion notification data that the restriction target replay is impossible. Thereafter, when the restriction target replay end notification is received from the inter-card processor 10 and the status of the corresponding card ID is updated to “standby”, the restriction target replay permission is set to the transmission source of the card insertion notification data. Notify

  Next, a specific example of data stored in the storage unit 55 illustrated in FIG. 10 will be described. FIGS. 11-14 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the data memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 55. FIG. In the member management data 55a shown in FIG. 11A, the card ID “2002” is associated with the name “BC”, the balance of the number of balls acquired for each game type, the mobile ID m “IDmX1”, and the like. Indicates the state. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the member management data 55a can match | combine a point, the frequency | count of a store visit, a game history, a PIN code, etc. with card ID. The mobile IDm is identification data that can specify a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, and is used when the mobile terminal is used as a membership card.

  In FIG. 11A, the number of balls acquired in the past is provided for three game types “ball 1”, “ball 2”, and “ball 3”. For example, the number of balls acquired for “ball 1” with a card ID “2002” is “250”, the number of balls acquired for “ball 2” is “1000”, and the number of balls acquired for “ball 3” is “4000”. is there.

  The game type setting data 55b shown in FIG. 11B associates the rate “4 yen” and the display name “4 pachis” with the game type name “ball 1”. Further, the game type setting data 55b associates the rate “2 yen” and the display name “2 pachis” with the game type name “ball 2”. The game type setting data 55b associates the rate “1 yen” and the display name “1 pachi” with the game type name “ball 3”.

  The prize master 55c shown in FIG. 11C is data in which a prize name, a group code, a prize value, and the number of exchange balls are associated with a prize code that uniquely identifies a prize. Here, the group code is identification information for classifying and managing prizes. The group code “01” indicates an exchangeable prize that can be transferred at a predetermined value through a certain procedure. The group code “02” and thereafter are general prizes including daily necessities other than the exchange prize.

  The prize master 55c has a prize code “0001”, a prize name “Grand Prize”, a group code “01”, a prize value “1000”, the exchange number of balls 1 “250”, and the exchange number of balls 2 “500”. ”, The number of exchange balls“ 1000 ”of the balls 3 is associated.

  In addition, the prize master 55c, for the prize code “0002”, the prize name “small prize”, the group code “01”, the prize value “500”, the number of exchanged balls “125”, the number of exchanged balls 2 “250” and the number of exchange balls “500” of the balls 3 are associated with each other.

  In addition, the prize master 55c, for the prize code “0100”, the prize name “M Seven”, the group code “02”, the prize value “400”, the number of exchanged balls “100”, the number of exchanged balls 2 “200” and the number of exchange balls “400” of ball 3 are associated with each other.

  In addition, the prize master 55c, with respect to the prize code “0101,” the prize name “rack”, the group code “02”, the prize value “420”, the exchanged number of balls 1 “105”, and the exchanged number of balls 2 “ 210 ”and the number of exchange balls“ 420 ”of ball 3 are associated with each other.

  In addition, the prize master 55c, with respect to the prize code “0600”, the prize name “Akira Tamada”, the group code “04”, the prize value “12”, the number of exchanged balls “3”, and the exchanged balls 2 The number “6” and the number of replacement balls “12” of the ball 3 are associated with each other.

  The replay record data 55d shown in FIG. 12 (d) is data indicating the replay record associated with the card ID of the general card and the membership card, and paid out by the replay of the type to be restricted. The accumulated cumulative value that is the accumulated value of the game balls and the accumulated value of the game balls that are paid out by entering and replaying are included.

  In FIG. 12D, for the card ID “1001”, the total accumulated value is “3250”, the accumulated value of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 1” to the game type “ball 2” is “0”, Cumulative value of entry replay from game type “ball 1” to game type “ball 3” is “750”, and cumulative value of entry replay from game type “ball 2” to game type “ball 1” is Cumulative value of “0”, game type “ball 2” to game type “ball 3” is “1000”, game type “ball 3” to game type “ball 1” The cumulative value of “250” and the cumulative value of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 3” to the game type “ball 2” is “1250”. Although illustration is omitted, similar data is provided for all general cards and membership cards.

  The replay restriction data 55e shown in FIG. 13 (e) is data relating to replay restrictions, and the type of replay to be restricted and the upper limit of the total accumulated value of game media to be paid out by the target replay. The value and the upper limit value of the cumulative value for each combination of the game source and the game type of the game destination for the boarding replay are included.

  In FIG. 13 (e), only the regain play on the day is excluded from the restriction of replay, and replay of the regain play on the current day, replay of the reacquired ball, and replay of the reacquired rebound of the past is replayed. This shows the status set as the restriction target. Na

  Further, the sum upper limit value “15000” is set for the member player and the sum upper limit value “10000” is set for the general player. Further, the upper limit of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 1” to the game type “ball 2” is “3000” for the member player and “2000” for the general player. In addition, the upper limit of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 1” to the game type “ball 3” is “5000” for the member player and “4000” for the general player. In addition, the upper limit of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 2” to the game type “ball 1” is “1500” for the member player and “1000” for the general player. In addition, the upper limit value of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 2” to the game type “ball 3” is “7000” for the member player and “5000” for the general player. In addition, the upper limit of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 3” to the game type “ball 1” is “3000” for the member player and “2000” for the general player. In addition, the upper limit of the entry and replay from the game type “ball 3” to the game type “ball 2” is “4000” for the member player and “3000” for the general player.

  The card status data 55f shown in FIG. 14 (f) associates the use destination device ID and the status with the card IDs of the general card and the membership card. Specifically, the card ID “1001” is not inserted into any inter-card card processing machine 10 and the state is “standby”. Further, the card ID “1002” is inserted into the inter-card card processor 10 having the device ID “3004”, and the state is “replaying restricted target”. The card ID “2002” is inserted in the inter-card card processor 10 having the device ID “3001”, and the state is “standby”.

  Next, a processing procedure of the game medium management system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the game medium management system. First, at the start of the game, the inter-card card processor 10 reads the card ID (step S101), and the read card ID is included in the card insertion notification data and transmitted to the card management device 40 and the member management device 50 (step S102).

  The card management device 40 transmits replay data including the number of balls acquired on the day corresponding to the received card ID to the inter-card card processing machine 10 (step S111). In addition, the member management device 50 transmits replay data including the number of previously acquired balls and replay performance data corresponding to the received card ID and replay restriction data to the inter-card card processor 10 (step S121). ).

  The inter-card processor 10 stores the replay data received from the card management device 40 and the member management device 50, and performs a game process (step S103). The game processing includes ball lending processing, counting processing, counting ball payout processing, and replay processing.

  When the inter-card processing machine 10 accepts the game end operation (step S104), it adds the number of balls in its own device status data 16a to the number of balls acquired on the day of the card data 16b, and clears the number of balls to zero. The number of balls counted is transferred to the number of balls acquired on the day (step S105), and the number of balls acquired on the day and the previously acquired balls in the card data 16b are written in the card (step S106). A card return operation can be used as the game end operation. The game ending operation may also be performed when the prepaid value, the number of acquired balls, and the number of counted balls are all zero and a predetermined time has elapsed without playing a game.

  Thereafter, the inter-card processing machine 10 transmits the card data 16b to the card management device 40 and the member management device 50 (step S107). The card data 16b includes the number of balls acquired on the day and the number of balls acquired in the past written on the card. Upon receiving the card data 16b, the card management device 40 rewrites the number of balls acquired on the day of the corresponding card ID with the number of balls acquired on the day indicated in the received card data 16b, and updates the card management data 45b (step S112). . Similarly, when the member management device 50 receives the card data 16b, the member management device 50 rewrites the number of balls acquired in the past with the card ID corresponding to the number of balls acquired in the received card data 16b, and updates the member management data 55a ( Step S122).

  Further, the inter-card card processor 10 transmits the replay result data 16c to the member management device 50 via the card management device 40 (step S108), and ejects the card (step S109).

  When the member management apparatus 50 receives the replay record data 16c from the inter-card card processor 10, the member management apparatus 50 rewrites the replay record shown in the replay record data 16c that received the replay record with the corresponding card ID. The replay performance data 55d is updated (step S123), and the process is terminated.

  Next, the replay process by the inter-card card processing machine 10 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of replay processing by the inter-card card processing machine 10. First, when a replay operation by a player is accepted (step S201), the replay restriction determination unit 17c determines whether or not the replay type specified by the replay operation is set as a restriction target ( Step S202).

  If the type of replay specified by the replay operation is a replay restriction target (step S202; Yes), the replay restriction determination unit 17c refers to the replay performance data 16c and the replay restriction data 16d. Then, it is determined whether or not the replay conflicts with the limit (step S207). When the replay conflicts with the restriction (step S207; Yes), the replay restriction determination unit 17c ends the process as it is. At this time, the processing may be terminated after notifying that replay is not possible due to replay restrictions.

  If the replay does not violate the limit (step S207; No), the replay processing unit 17d determines whether or not the number of acquired balls used for the replay is equal to or greater than the number of dropped balls (step S208). If the number of acquired balls used for replay is less than the number of withdrawn balls (step S208; No), the replay processing unit 17d notifies that the number of acquired balls is insufficient (step S206), and performs processing. finish. If the number of balls to be used for replay is equal to or greater than the number of balls withdrawn (step S208; Yes), the replay restriction determination unit 17c transmits a restriction target replay start notification destined for the member management device 50 (step S208). S209). Thereafter, the replay processing unit 17d subtracts the number of acquired balls corresponding to the type of replay (step S210), pays out game balls (step S211), and updates the replay performance data 16c (step S212). Thereafter, the replay restriction determination unit 17c transmits a restriction target replay end notification destined for the member management device 50 (step S213), and ends the process.

  If the type of replay specified by the replay operation is not subject to replay restrictions (step S202; No), the replay processing unit 17d has the number of balls used for replay equal to or greater than the number of withdrawn balls. It is determined whether or not there is (step S203). If the number of acquired balls used for replay is less than the number of withdrawn balls (step S203; No), the replay processing unit 17d notifies that the number of acquired balls is insufficient (step S206), and performs processing. finish. If the number of acquired balls used for replay is equal to or greater than the number of dropped balls (step S203; Yes), the replay processing unit 17d subtracts the number of acquired balls corresponding to the type of replay (step S204), and the game ball Is paid out (step S205), and the process is terminated.

  Next, replay restrictions by the member management device 50 will be described. FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are explanatory diagrams regarding replay restrictions by the member management device 50. First, FIG. 17A shows a state in which a card with a card ID “1001” is inserted into the inter-card card processor 10 with the device ID “3001” and replay to be restricted is performed.

  As described above, the inter-card card processing machine 10 transmits a restriction target replay start notification to the member management apparatus 50 before performing the replay to be restricted. When receiving the restriction target replay start notification from the inter-card card processor 10, the other card use restriction unit 56d of the member management device 50 rewrites the state of the corresponding card ID to “replaying restriction target replay” and the card. The status data 55f is updated. For this reason, in the card status data 55f, the card ID “1001” is associated with the use destination device ID “3001” and the status “replaying restricted target”.

  The inter-card card processor 10 transmits a restriction target replay end notification to the member management apparatus 50 after performing replay that is subject to restriction. However, if the restriction target replay end notification does not reach the member management apparatus 50 due to a communication error or the like, as shown in FIG. 17B, the card status data 55f has a status “restriction target” in the card ID “1001”. “Replaying” remains associated.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17C, the card is ejected from the inter-card card processor 10 having the device ID “3001” without recovering the communication state, and the inter-card card processor having the device ID “3002” is removed. 10, the inter-card card processor 10 having the device ID “3002” transmits card insertion notification data including the card ID “1001” to the member management device 50. The other-unit use restriction unit 56d of the member management device 50 receives the card insertion notification data and refers to the card status data 55f. Here, the card ID “1001” is “being restricted target replay” in the inter-card processing machine 10 having the device ID “3001”. For this reason, the other-unit usage restriction unit 56d of the member management device 50 notifies the inter-card card processing machine 10 having the device ID “3002” that restriction target replay is not possible. The inter-card card processing machine 10 with the device ID “3002” that has received the restriction target replay impossibility cannot execute the replay set as the restriction target, and only the replay that is not the restriction target can be executed. .

  As shown in FIG. 18D, when the communication state is recovered between the inter-card card processor 10 having the device ID “3001” and the member management device 50, the inter-card card processor 10 having the device ID “3001” The restriction target replay end notification is transmitted to the member management device 50 again.

  Upon receiving the restriction target replay end notification from the inter-card card processor 10 with the device ID “3001”, the other-unit use restriction unit 56d of the member management device 50 updates the state of the card ID “1001” to “standby”. Then, the inter-card card processing machine 10 with the device ID “3002” is notified of the restriction target replay permission. As a result, the inter-card processing machine 10 having the device ID “3002” can execute the replay set as the restriction target.

  As described above, in the system according to the embodiment, the member management apparatus 50 can individually set the types to be restricted from the types of replay using the number of balls acquired on the day and the number of balls acquired in the past. Since the inter-card processor 10 determines whether or not the replay limit is violated, the replay is executed, so that the amusement store can appropriately set various restrictions on the replay and can operate flexibly. Can be realized.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the inter-card card processing machine 10 determines whether or not it conflicts with replay restrictions has been described as an example, but other devices such as the card management device 40 and the member management device 50 are used. It is good also as a structure which determines whether violates the restriction | limiting of replay.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the number of balls acquired on the current day associated with the card at the end of the game and the number of balls acquired before the previous day are used for replay is described as an example. It is not limited to. For example, the inter-card card processing machine 10 manages the number of game media acquired by gaming as a possessed ball, discharges the card by associating the retained ball, and manages the retained ball as a stored ball when registered in the member management apparatus 50 If so, the present invention can be applied to replays of holding balls and storage balls. Moreover, it is also possible to manage whether the storage balls are further divided into the current day storage balls acquired on that day and the past storage balls acquired before the previous day, and it is possible to set whether or not to restrict each of the holding balls, the current day storage balls, and the past storage balls. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration in which whether or not to be restricted is set for each type of replay is illustrated, but whether or not to be restricted for each game type even for replays of the same type. It may be settable.

  In the present embodiment, the case has been described in which the number of game balls paid out by replay subject to restriction is totaled and compared with the upper limit value. However, the upper limit value is individually set for each replay type. May be. Further, a total upper limit value and an individual upper limit value may be provided.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit of replay may be set individually for each game type. Further, an upper limit may be set for the total amount of replay.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the description has been given of the configuration for determining the restriction based on the number of balls acquired by the entry source for the entry replay. You may go.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where a game ball is used as a game medium has been described as an example. However, the present invention can also be applied to the case where a medal for a slot machine is used. Further, in a game store where game machines using game balls and game machines using medals are mixed, it is possible to allow entry between game balls and medals. In this case, it is also possible to set a separate restriction for entering between the game ball and the medal.

  In the above-described embodiments, detailed description of the form of the card, which is a medium for associating the number of game media, is omitted, but such a card includes a magnetic card, an IC card, and the like. Further, although the “card” has been described as an example here for convenience of explanation, the present invention can also be applied to a case where a chip, a stick, a portable terminal, or the like is used in addition to such a card.

  Each illustrated configuration is schematic in function, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or a part thereof may be functionally / physically distributed / integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be configured.

  As described above, the game medium management system, each device, and the game medium management method according to the present invention enable a game store to appropriately set various restrictions on various services, and is suitable for realizing flexible operation. ing.

10 card processor 11 status display unit 12 bill transport unit 12a bill insertion slot 13 display operation unit 14 reader / writer 14a card insertion port 14b cover unit 15 communication unit 16, 45, 55 storage unit 16a own device status data 16b card data 16c Replay record data 16d Replay limit data 17, 46, 56 Control unit 17a Data management unit 17b Counting ball processing unit 17c Replay limit setting unit 17d Replay processing unit 18a Nozzle unit 18b Counting unit 20 Game machine 30 Island controller 40 Card management device 41, 51 Display unit 42, 52 Input unit 43, 53 External network communication unit 44, 54 Store network communication unit 45a Game type setting data 45b Card management data 45c Device management data 46a Game type setting management unit 46b Management unit 46c Device management unit 50 Member management device 55a Member management data 55b Game type setting data 55c Prize master 55d Replay performance data 55e Replay restriction data 55f Card status data 56a Member management part 56b Prize master management part 56c Replay restriction Setting unit 56d Other unit use restriction unit 60 Prize management device 80 Settlement machine

Claims (8)

A game medium management system for managing the number of acquired media, which is the number of game media acquired by a player,
First replay processing means that is provided corresponding to a gaming machine and uses the number of game types acquired corresponding to the game media used in the gaming machine, and makes the game media of the game type usable When,
A game medium of a game type used in the gaming machine is provided by using the number of acquired game types other than the game type corresponding to the game medium used in the game machine. A second replay processing means for enabling;
Replay restrictions for a plurality of types of acquired media including the number of game media acquired on the current day acquired by the player and the number of past acquired media indicating the number of game media acquired by the player before the previous day Replay limit setting means for setting conditions;
With
The game medium management system, wherein the first replay processing means and the second replay processing means perform replay processing based on the replay restriction condition.   The replay restriction setting unit has a function of setting whether to limit the number of acquired media on the day or the number of past acquired media for replay by the second replay processing unit. The game medium management system according to claim 1.   The replay restriction setting means has a function of setting an upper limit value of the number of replayable game media for the number of acquired media on the day or the number of past acquired media for the replay by the second replay processing means. The game medium management system according to claim 1, further comprising:   The replay restriction setting means has a function of individually setting a replay restriction condition for replay by the first replay processing means and replay by the second replay processing means. The game media management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The replay restriction setting means includes a first restriction condition that is a restriction corresponding to a player that satisfies a predetermined condition, and a second restriction condition that is a restriction corresponding to a player that does not satisfy the predetermined condition. Can be set individually,
When the first replay processing means and the second replay processing means perform replaying according to the second restriction condition, and it is determined that the player satisfies a predetermined condition, The restriction condition is changed to the first restriction condition. The game medium management system according to claim 1, wherein the restriction condition is changed to the first restriction condition. A determination unit for determining the end of the replay processing by the second replay processing unit based on predetermined information;
If the end of the replay processing by the second replay processing means corresponding to one gaming machine is not determined by the determination means, the second replay processing means corresponding to another gaming machine The game media management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein replay processing is limited. Each stand device is attached to a gaming machine that uses a game medium to perform a game, and performs processing related to the game medium based on a player's operation,
First replay processing means for using the game medium of the game type corresponding to the game medium used in the gaming machine to enable use of the game medium of the game type;
The second replay that enables the use of the game medium of the game type used in the gaming machine by using the number of acquired game types other than the game type corresponding to the game medium used in the game machine. Processing means;
Replay restrictions for a plurality of types of acquired media including the number of game media acquired on the current day acquired by the player and the number of past acquired media indicating the number of game media acquired by the player before the previous day An information acquisition means for acquiring conditions,
Each stand apparatus characterized in that the first replay processing means and the second replay processing means perform replay processing based on the replay restriction condition. A game medium management method in a game medium management system for managing the number of acquired media, which is the number of game media acquired by a game player,
Replay restrictions for a plurality of types of acquired media including the number of game media acquired on the current day acquired by the player and the number of past acquired media indicating the number of game media acquired by the player before the previous day A setting step for setting conditions;
Each device provided corresponding to a gaming machine can use the gaming medium of the gaming type by using the number of gaming media acquired corresponding to the gaming medium used in the gaming machine. The game medium of the game type used in the gaming machine can be used by using the number of acquired media of the game type other than the game type corresponding to the replay process or the game medium used in the gaming machine. A determination step of performing determination based on the replay restriction condition when performing the replay process of 2;
And a replay process execution step of executing the replay process according to the determination result of the determination step.

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