JP4225596B2 - System for counting game media and selecting prizes - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a system for counting game media and selecting prizes in a game hall, and more specifically, in a counter provided in a gaming machine, a player selects prizes while counting game media. is relates to a system to reduce the time from the count of game media in the game arcade to exchange prizes.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The counting of game media in the game hall is generally performed by a counter provided at the end of the gaming machine island.
[0003]
FIG. 5 shows a gaming machine as an example of a pachinko machine, where 21 is a pachinko machine, 22 is a pachinko machine 21 that is a back-to-back arrangement of multiple machines in a row and is generally called an island. (Hereinafter referred to as the island). 23 is a ball lending machine provided between pachinko machines 21, and 24 is a counter provided at the end of the island 22.
[0004]
A method for exchanging prizes using the counter 24 will be described.
The player puts the pachinko ball obtained as a result of playing on the pachinko machine 21 into a box called a dollar box, brings it to the counter 24 and puts it into the counter 24. The counter 24 outputs the result of counting pachinko balls on a card (IC card, magnetic card, etc.), sheet (barcode printed sheet, receipt, etc.) and the like. The player passes the output cards, sheets, etc. to the store clerk at the amusement hall counter and confirms the number of pachinko balls acquired, and the store clerk confirms the number of pachinko balls acquired, that is, the desired prize, that is, a special prize. The general clerk tells us what he wants or the number of general prizes, and the store clerk gives the number of prizes told by the player to the player.
[0005]
However, in the pachinko ball counting and prize payout system using the counter 24 provided at the end of the island 22, the game is finished at the counter 24 immediately before or after the game hall is closed. There was a problem that many players trying to count pachinko balls were lined up and it took a very long time to count pachinko balls immediately after closing.
In addition, at the counter, the store clerk compares the number of pachinko balls obtained from the cards, sheets, etc. given by the player with the prizes desired by each player and the number of prizes, etc. There was also the problem of taking time.
[0006]
In order to solve the problem that a large number of players are lined up at the counter 24, the player is provided with a counting function in the interstitial ball lending machine 23 in FIG. 5, and the player has a counting function next to the pachinko machine 21. There is also a method of counting pachinko balls acquired by the space ball lending machine 23 and outputting them with a card, a sheet or the like.
However, with this method, counting of pachinko balls is processed in parallel, so the counting time is shortened. However, a large number of players with cards, sheets, etc. are lined up at the counter, and a large number of players at the counter immediately after closing. There was a big problem that it took a longer time to exchange prizes.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Therefore, according to the present invention, the player inputs the desired prize and the number of pachinko balls during the counting time of the pachinko balls, and simultaneously transmits the pachinko ball count value and the type and number of the prizes to the counter prize management POS. Write on cards, sheets, etc., and at the counter, the store clerk clarifies the types and number of prizes to be passed to the player by simply passing the cards, sheets, etc. that the player passes to the prize management POS, and shortens the prize payout time. The object is to provide a system for counting and selecting prizes.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To solve the problems described above, the system for selecting the counting and prize game medium according to the present invention includes: a counting section for counting the number of game media, displays the number of counted the game medium A display unit for displaying information about a prize to be selected by the player, a key operation unit for the player to select a prize, count information about the game medium, and selection information about a prize selected by the player; A counter comprising a ticket issuing unit that records and issues a ticket on a predetermined medium, and is connected to the counter via a communication line, receives the count information and the selection information through the communication line, and receives the count information from the predetermined medium. provided with a prize management POS to obtain the said selection information, a counter and a prize payout machine for performing a payout of the prize by the instruction from該景item management POS is installed, the A system, wherein the counting of the game medium is started is information displayed on the prize on the display unit during the counting, the counting result to the display unit and the counting is completed in the counting section by the counting section Is displayed, and the player who viewed the display inputs a determination result of the prize selection by the key operation unit, and the predetermined medium on which the count information and the selection information are recorded after the input by the key operation unit is displayed. The counting information and the selection information are transmitted to the premium management POS through the communication line and are issued by the ticket issuing unit, and based on the counting information and the selection information obtained by the premium management POS at the counter. the該景part managing POS gives an instruction of payout of the prize to the prize payout machine Te characterized in, by counting the number of game media Since the player is adapted to select a prize while watching the display unit during that, it is possible to shorten the payout time of the prize.
Furthermore, information on prizes is displayed on the display unit, and a player who sees the display selects whether to select the prize or to store all acquired game media, and store all When is selected, information on the counting result of the game media by the counting unit may be recorded on the predetermined medium and issued by the ticket issuing unit.
In addition, the system for counting game media and selecting prizes according to the present invention includes a counting unit for counting the number of game media, and a prize for displaying the counted quantity of game media and allowing the player to select a prize. A display unit for displaying information about the game, a key operation unit for a player to select a prize, count information about the game medium, and selection information about a prize selected by the player on a predetermined medium. A counter comprising a ticket issuing unit for issuing a ticket, and receiving the count information and the selection information through the communication line connected to the counter via the communication line, and the count information and the selection information from the predetermined medium. A system comprising: a prize management POS to be acquired; and a counter provided with a prize dispenser that dispenses prizes according to instructions from the prize management POS. The counting unit counts the game media and displays information about the prize on the display unit. When the counting in the counting unit is completed, the counting result is displayed on the display unit and the player who viewed the display The determination result of the prize selection is input by the key operation unit, and after the input by the key operation unit, the predetermined medium in which the count information and the selection information are recorded is issued by the ticket issuing unit, and the count information and the The selected information is transmitted to the prize management POS through the communication line, and the counter arranges the prizes according to the information contents transmitted to the prize management POS in the counter, and the information contents and the prize management POS are transferred from the predetermined medium. after being subjected to a collation with obtained information content, characterized in that pays out該景article, prize in counter It is possible to shorten the payout time of prizes by arranging prizes in advance according to the contents transmitted to the physical dispensing machine and collating them with the contents issued by the ticket issuing department and paying out the prizes immediately. It becomes.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a desktop counter that is one of counting means used in a system for counting game media and selecting prizes according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a system in which a prize selecting function is provided to a counter lending machine with a counting function according to the embodiment, FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a system for counting game media and selecting prizes according to the present invention, and FIG. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the system which performs counting of game media and selection of prizes of invention.
[0010]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a counter, a counting unit 2 that counts pachinko balls in order to count game media and select a prize, a display unit 3 that displays and selects the name of a prize to be selected, a card, and a sheet It is comprised by the ticket issuing part 4 which issues. The counter 1 used in the present invention is a table-type counter 1 as shown in FIG. 1, so that the counter 1 is not limited to the island end. In addition to the island edge, it can be installed anywhere on the island, so if you install multiple units on the island, you can process pachinko balls in parallel, reducing the overall counting time. can do.
[0011]
The counting unit 2 uses a counter that counts pachinko balls that have been conventionally used. The pachinko ball counting results are sent to an arithmetic processing unit (CPU) (not shown) built in the counter 1 and are subjected to arithmetic processing, then stored in a storage device and displayed on the display unit 3 to be described later. Is displayed.
[0012]
The display unit 3 uses a color liquid crystal display device, a color cathode ray tube or the like, and a touch panel is attached to the surface of the display unit 3 so that a prize and the number of the prizes can be selected. The display on the display unit 3 displays the prize selected by the player as a general prize such as food, household goods, music CD, cigarette, and clock, and a special prize that can be redeemed if brought to a predetermined cash exchange, A numeric keypad is displayed at the bottom or corner of the display unit 3 that does not interfere with the display of the prize. Then, the player can select a prize using the touch panel and select the number of prizes using the numeric keypad. The selected prize information is sent to the arithmetic processing unit, and after arithmetic processing is performed, it is stored in the storage device.
The ticket issuing unit 4 has a function of outputting the pachinko ball counting result and the selected premium information from the arithmetic processing unit and recording them on a card, a sheet or the like.
[0013]
In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 denotes a pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 11 is attached with a ball lending machine 12 with a counting function. The counter lending machine 12 with a counting function includes a display unit 13 composed of a color liquid crystal display device, a selection key 14 composed of a combination of character keys such as a numeric keypad and alphabet, and a ticket issuing unit such as a card or sheet. 15 is provided. Other functions are the same as those of conventional lending machines.
In the interstitial ball lending machine 12 with a counting function, the pachinko ball counting result is sent to an arithmetic processing device (not shown) built in the interstitial ball lending machine 12 with a counting function and subjected to arithmetic processing. Both are stored in the storage device and displayed on the display unit 13 described later.
[0014]
As with the display unit 3 of the counter 1, the display on the display unit 13 is exchanged if the selected prize is a general gift such as food, household goods, music CD, cigarette, clock, etc. and brought to a predetermined cash exchange. Possible special prizes are displayed. The player can select the type of prize and the number of prizes by using the selection key 14. The selected prize information is sent to the arithmetic processing unit, and after arithmetic processing is performed, it is stored in the storage device.
The counting result of the pachinko balls and the selected premium information are output from the arithmetic processing unit, and the card, sheet, etc. recorded from the ticket issuing unit 15 are issued.
[0015]
The overall configuration of the system for counting game media and selecting prizes according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 3, reference numeral 5 denotes an island. The island 5 is provided with the island 5 a on which the counter 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is installed and the interbank ball lending machine 12 with a counting function according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The configuration will be described in which the installed islands 5b are arranged side by side.
Reference numeral 6 is a communication line, and a prize management point-of-sale (POS) where two lines from the counter 1 at the end of the island 5a and two from the counter 5 with a counting function on the island 5b are installed at the counter 7. Time information management system) 8 is connected, and the counting information and the prize selection information are sent from the counter 1 or the lending machine 12 with counting function. The counter 7 is further provided with a prize dispenser 9 connected to the prize management POS 8 so that prizes are paid out based on the count information and the prize selection information received by the prize management POS 8.
[0016]
The operation of the system for counting game media and selecting prizes according to the present invention will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This operation flow will be described by taking as an example a case where a player has a membership card and uses this membership card to perform pachinko ball counting processing and prize selection processing.
First, the member inserts his / her member card into the ticket issuing unit 4 of the counting machine 1 or the ticket issuing unit 15 of the counting machine lending machine 12 with counting function (S1), and his / her personal identification number is entered from the numeric keypad or the operation key 14 on the touch panel. Input (S2). Next, the counting of the pachinko balls is started in the counting unit 2 of the counting machine 1 or the counting unit (not shown) in the interstitial ball lending machine 12 with a counting function (S3).
[0017]
During the counting, the exchange prize name is displayed on the display unit 3 or the display unit 13 (S4). The player determines whether to select a prize while looking at the display unit 3 or the display unit 13 or to collect all the acquired pachinko balls (S5). Meanwhile, counting of pachinko balls is completed (S6), and the counted value is displayed on the display unit 3 or the display unit 13 (S7). The player determines the selected prize by looking at the displayed count value, and inputs it from the numeric keypad or the operation key 14 on the touch panel (S8). If a surplus ball comes out after determining the prize, the player selects whether or not to store the surplus ball (S9). The counting data and the prize selection data are recorded in the storage device of the counting machine 1 or the interstitial ball lending machine 12 with counting function (S10).
[0018]
The data recorded in the storage device is communicated to the prize management POS 8 of the counter 7 via the communication line 6 (S11). When the extra ball selection (S9) selects the storage ball (S12), the storage ball data is recorded together with the counting data and the prize selection data on the member card (S13), and the member card on which the data is recorded is returned to the player. . If you choose not to save the ball in the extra ball selection (S9), the extra ball will be returned to the player (S14), and the player will go to another pachinko machine 11 with the returned pachinko ball and play pachinko, Take it to the counter and exchange it for a small gift.
[0019]
The player who has received the membership card on which the data is recorded goes to the counter 7, and the data recorded on the membership card through the membership card and the data communicated via the communication line 6 are sent to the prize management POS 8 of the counter 7. After collation, a prize is paid out from the prize dispenser 9.
As described above, in the system for counting game media and selecting prizes according to the present invention, the counter data and the count data communicated via the communication line 6 with the membership card in which the prize selection data is recorded at the counter, Since the prize can be paid out only by comparing with the prize selection data, it is possible to eliminate the prize payout time and the large number of players lining up at the counter.
[0020]
The system for counting game media and selecting prizes according to the present invention has been described above by taking a pachinko machine as an example and counting 0 pachinko balls to select a prize. However, the present invention is limited to a pachinko machine. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine, and in that case, a prize is selected by counting medals.
[0021]
【The invention's effect】
According to the above-described system for counting game media and selecting prizes according to the present invention, prizes are selected while counting pachinko balls with a counter, and pachinko ball count data and prize selection data are communicated. Since it is transmitted to the counter through the line and recorded on the membership card, the player can receive the prize in a short time by simply passing the membership card on which the data is recorded to the prize management POS of the counter.
[0022]
Furthermore, since prizes are exchanged at the counter in a short time at the game hall, the number of prize management POSs installed at the counter can be reduced.
In addition, the crowding where a large number of players are lined up at the counter is eliminated, and there is no obstacle to the operation of the amusement hall, so that a smart amusement hall can be operated.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a desktop counter according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of a system in which a freezing machine with a counting function according to a second embodiment of the present invention is provided with a premium selection function.
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a system for counting game media and selecting prizes according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the system for counting game media and selecting prizes according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a conventional pachinko island and a counter.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Counter, 2 ... Counter, 3,13 ... Display unit, 4,15 ... Ticketing unit, 5 ... Island, 6 ... Communication line, 7 ... Counter, 8 ... Premium management POS, 9 ... Premium dispenser, 11 ... Pachinko machine, 12 ... Tama ball lending machine with counting function, 14 ... Operation keys

Claims (3)

A counting unit for counting the number of game media, a display unit for displaying the counted quantity of game media and displaying information about a prize to be selected by the player, and a player for selecting a prize A counter comprising a key operation unit, and a ticket issuing unit that records and issues the count information about the game medium and the selection information about the prize selected by the player on a predetermined medium ;
A prize management POS that is connected to the counter via a communication line, receives the count information and the selection information through the communication line, and acquires the count information and the selection information from the predetermined medium; and the prize management POS A counter provided with a prize dispenser that dispenses prizes according to instructions from,
When counting of the game medium is started by the counting unit, information about the prize is displayed on the display unit during the counting ,
When the counting in the counting unit is completed, the counting result is displayed on the display unit, and the determination result of the prize selection is input by the player who viewed the display on the key operation unit,
The predetermined medium in which the count information and the selection information are recorded after the input at the key operation unit is issued by the ticket issuing unit, and the count information and the selection information are transmitted to the premium management POS through the communication line. And
Counting of game media, wherein the prize management POS instructs the prize dispenser to give out a prize based on the counting information obtained by the prize management POS and the selection information at the counter. And a system for selecting prizes. Display information about the prize on the display unit, and let the player who sees the display select whether to select the prize or to store all acquired game media,
When it is selected that the total number is stored, information on the counting result of the game medium by the counting unit is recorded on the predetermined medium by the ticket issuing unit and issued.
The system for counting game media and selecting prizes according to claim 1. A counting unit for counting the number of game media, a display unit for displaying the counted number of the game media and displaying information on a prize to be selected by the player, and for the player to select a prize A counter comprising: a key operation unit; and a ticket issuing unit that records and issues the count information about the game medium and the selection information about the prize selected by the player on a predetermined medium;
A prize management POS that is connected to the counter via a communication line, receives the count information and the selection information through the communication line, and acquires the count information and the selection information from the predetermined medium; and the prize management POS A counter provided with a prize dispenser that dispenses prizes according to instructions from,
The counting unit counts the game media and displays information about the prize on the display unit.
When the counting in the counting unit is finished, the counting result is displayed on the display unit, and the determination result of the prize selection is input by the player who viewed the display on the key operation unit,
The predetermined medium in which the count information and the selection information are recorded after the input at the key operation unit is issued by the ticket issuing unit, and the count information and the selection information are transmitted to the premium management POS through the communication line. And
In the counter, prizes are arranged according to the information contents transmitted to the prize management POS, and after the information contents and the information contents obtained from the predetermined medium by the prize management POS are collated, the prizes are paid out. Do
A system for counting game media and selecting prizes.

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