JP4739664B2 - Free gift dispensing system, free gift management device, and free gift dispensing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is provided in a game store such as a pachinko store or a game center, for paying out a prize to be delivered to a player in accordance with a game result such as the number of pachinko balls or medals or a game score, and delivering it to the player. The present invention relates to a prize dispensing system, and a prize management apparatus and a prize dispensing apparatus used therefor.

As a conventional prize payout system provided in an amusement shop such as a pachinko shop, there is a prize payout system of the form disclosed in Patent Document 1.
In the prize payout system disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a player puts a pachinko ball obtained by game into a pachinko ball counter, the counter counts the number of pachinko balls, and calculates the number of pachinko balls. Issue the memorized counting card.

When a player exchanges a possession for a prize, when the player inserts the counting card into the prize dispensing device, the prize dispensing device asks the player according to the number of pachinko balls recorded on the counting card. Calculate the type and quantity of prizes to be paid out. For example, the number of acquired balls is divided by assuming that one special prize (large) is 1000 balls and one special prize (small) is 400 balls. In this case, if the number of pachinko balls is 2,600, it is first determined how many special prizes (large) can be exchanged, and two (2000 balls) are determined. Next, it is determined how many special prizes (small) can be exchanged from the remaining 600, and one (400 balls) is determined.
Then, the prize payout device discharges the calculated quantity and quantity of prizes to be dispensed from the prize storage unit in the main body to the prize takeout port.

By the way, in game stores, a plurality of types of gaming machines are often installed in one store, such as pachinko and slots. In a game store that handles a plurality of types of games, conventionally, the prize payout system pays out a common type of prize using a common system. That is, the player receives a prize commonly used for a pachinko and a slot by inserting an IC card into a common prize management device, regardless of whether the game played is a pachinko or a slot.
JP 2002-18084 A

  In recent years, with the development of POS systems and the advancement of information processing technology, we want to conduct finer quantity management and quantity grasp of prizes even at amusement stores and exchange places where gifts are purchased. There is an increasing demand to manage and grasp each game item such as pachinko and slot.

  Furthermore, in order to subdivide the services for players (customers), for example, there is a desire to provide different types of prizes or prizes with different value classifications for pachinko customers and slot customers, for example. Is growing.

  In addition, depending on the local government, there may be a restriction that the prize must be separated according to the game item by guidance or the like.

In view of the above background, in recent years, there has been a growing demand for paying out different types of prizes for each game type at game stores.
However, in the conventional prize payout system, although different types of prizes can be paid out according to the value data as game result information, the prizes paid out for each game type cannot be varied with one system. There is a problem.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the object of the present invention is to give a prize that can pay out different types of prizes for each attribute information (for example, game item) other than game result information in a single prize payout system. It is an object of the present invention to provide a payout system, and a prize management device and a prize payout device used therefor.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the premium payout system according to the present invention has the following configuration. That is, a game result recognition unit for recognizing game result information based on a game result such as a pachinko or a slot, and a prize to be paid out to the player according to the game result information recognized by the game result recognition unit. A prize selection unit for selecting a type, a prize payout device for paying out a prize of the type selected by the prize selection unit to the player, and / or a prize selection unit in response to an instruction from the prize selection unit; In a prize payout system comprising a display unit for displaying a type of a selected prize, an attribute recognition unit capable of recognizing game item information representing a game item performed by a player , wherein the type of the prize is the game item multiple plurality of types each game event indicated information is prepared corresponding, the gift selection unit corresponding to the game events that play event information recognized by the attribute recognizing unit indicates From the type of prize, and selects the type of prize in accordance with the game result information.
According to this, the prizes to be paid out based on the game result information such as price data and the game item information from among the prizes prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information . You can choose the type and pay out.

In addition, a game result recognition unit for recognizing game result information based on a game result such as a pachinko or a slot, and the game result recognition from a plurality of types of prizes prepared corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined values. A prize selection unit that selects the type and quantity of the prize for the value to be paid out to the player according to the game result information recognized by the department, and the prize selection unit according to an instruction from the prize selection unit In a prize payout system comprising a prize payout device for paying a prize of a selected type and quantity to a player and / or a display section for displaying the type of prize selected by the prize selection section, the player with a recognizable attribute recognition unit game events information indicating a game event went, the type of the prize are prepared corresponding plurality of types to each game event in which the game event information indicates Is, the gift selection unit, characterized in that among the plurality of types of prize corresponding to the player event that the attribute play event information recognized by the recognition unit is shown, to select the type of prize in accordance with the game result information And
According to this, one premium payout system, for example, “equivalent to 5000 yen for pachinko (large)”, “equivalent to 1000 yen for pachinko (middle)” and “equivalent to 200 yen for pachinko (small)”, “ Predetermined attributes (game type) such as “Equivalent to 10,000 Yen (Special)”, “Equivalent to 5000 Yen for Slot (Large)”, “Equivalent to 1000 Yen for Slot (Medium)”, “Equivalent to 200 Yen for Slot (Small)” ) It is possible to select and pay out prizes based on game results and attributes from prizes equivalent to various values prepared for each.

Moreover, in order to solve the said subject, the prize management apparatus which concerns on this invention is provided with the following structures. That is, a game result recognition means for recognizing game result information based on a game result such as a pachinko or a slot, and a type of a prize to be paid out to a player according to the game result information recognized by the game result recognition means Attribute recognition capable of recognizing game item information representing a game item performed by a player in a prize management device comprising a prize selection means for instructing the prize delivery device to pay out that type of prize And at least a part of the types of the prizes are prepared corresponding to the game types indicated by the game type information , and the prize selection unit includes the selected types of the prizes and the attribute recognition unit. The play item information recognized by is notified to the prize payout device.
According to this, the type of prize to be paid out is selected based on the game result information such as price data and the game type information from among the prizes prepared for each of the game types indicated by the game type information. Then, the giveaway device can be instructed to pay out.

Also, a game result recognition means for recognizing game result information based on a game result such as a pachinko or a slot, and the game result recognition from a plurality of types of prizes prepared corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined values. In accordance with the game result information recognized by the means, a prize type and quantity corresponding to the value to be paid out to the player are selected, and a prize for instructing the prize payout device to pay out the prize of that type and quantity A prize management device comprising a selection means, comprising: attribute recognition means capable of recognizing game item information representing a game item performed by a player , wherein at least a part of the type of the prize is indicated by the game item information. is prepared for each game event, the prize selection means, the type and quantity of the selected prize, and a game event information recognized by the attribute recognition means, the prize payment And notifying the device.
According to this, one premium payout system, for example, “equivalent to 5000 yen for pachinko (large)”, “equivalent to 1000 yen for pachinko (middle)” and “equivalent to 200 yen for pachinko (small)”, “ Predetermined attributes (game type) such as “Equivalent to 10,000 Yen (Special)”, “Equivalent to 5000 Yen for Slot (Large)”, “Equivalent to 1000 Yen for Slot (Medium)”, “Equivalent to 200 Yen for Slot (Small)” It is possible to instruct the prize paying device to select and pay out prizes based on game results and attributes from a plurality of prizes corresponding to various values.

Also, a game result recognition means for recognizing game result information based on the result of a game such as a pachinko or a slot, and the type of prize to be paid out to the player according to the game result information recognized by the game result recognition means Attribute recognition capable of recognizing game item information representing a game item performed by a player in a prize management device comprising a prize selection means for instructing the prize delivery device to pay out that type of prize A plurality of types of prizes are prepared corresponding to each of the game types indicated by the game item information , and the prize selection means is a game indicated by the game item information recognized by the attribute recognition unit. A type of prize according to the game result information is selected from a plurality of types of prizes corresponding to the event .
According to this, the prizes to be paid out based on the game result information such as price data and the game item information from among the prizes prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information . The prize dispensing device can be instructed to select and pay out the type.

Also, a game result recognition means for recognizing game result information based on a game result such as a pachinko or a slot , and the game result recognition from a plurality of types of prizes prepared corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined values. In accordance with the game result information recognized by the means, a prize type and quantity corresponding to the value to be paid out to the player are selected, and a prize for instructing the prize payout device to pay out the prize of that type and quantity A prize management device comprising a selection means, comprising: attribute recognition means capable of recognizing game item information representing a game item performed by a player , wherein a plurality of types of prizes are provided for each of the game items indicated by the game item information. type are prepared corresponding, the gift selection means from among the plurality of types of prize corresponding to the player event a player event information recognized by the attribute recognizing unit indicates the game result information And selects the type of prize in accordance with the.
According to this, one premium payout system, for example, “equivalent to 5000 yen for pachinko (large)”, “equivalent to 1000 yen for pachinko (middle)” and “equivalent to 200 yen for pachinko (small)”, “ Predetermined attributes (game type) such as “Equivalent to 10,000 Yen (Special)”, “Equivalent to 5000 Yen for Slot (Large)”, “Equivalent to 1000 Yen for Slot (Medium)”, “Equivalent to 200 Yen for Slot (Small)” It is possible to instruct the prize paying device to select and pay out prizes based on game results and attributes from a plurality of prizes corresponding to various values.

Moreover, in order to solve the said subject, the prize payout apparatus which concerns on this invention is provided with the following structures. That is, it is possible to store a plurality of types of prizes that are handed over to a player according to the result of a game such as a pachinko or a slot, and a main body having a prize payout port formed on the outer surface,
Based on the game result, game result input means capable of inputting game result information or prize type information indicating the type of prize to be paid out, and game result information or prize type information input by the game result input means A prize payout device comprising a prize payout means for paying out a prize of a kind from the prize payout exit, comprising attribute input means capable of inputting play item information representing a play item performed by a player , At least a part of them is prepared corresponding to each of the game events indicated by the game item information , and the prize payout means is a plurality of types corresponding to the game events indicated by the game item information input by the attribute input means The prize of the type corresponding to the game result information or the prize type information is selected from the prizes, and the prize of the type is paid from the prize payout exit. And wherein the Succoth.
According to this, based on the game result information such as value data or prize type information and the game item information , from among the prizes prepared corresponding to each of the game types indicated by the game item information , It is possible to pay out by selecting the type of prize to be paid out.

In addition, it is possible to store multiple types of prizes prepared for each of a plurality of predetermined values that are handed over to the player according to the game results such as pachinko and slots, and a prize payout exit is formed on the outer surface. Game result input means capable of inputting game result information or prize type information indicating the type and quantity of prizes to be paid out based on the game result, and game result information input by the game result input means Alternatively, in the prize payout device provided with a prize payout means for paying out a prize of the type and quantity corresponding to the prize type information from the prize payout exit, the attribute input that allows the game item information representing the game item performed by the player to be input. comprising means, at least some of the types of the prize is provided corresponding to each of the game event indicated by the game event information, the prize dispensing means From among the plurality of types of prize corresponding to the player events indicated by the game event information input by said attribute input means, select the type of prize in accordance with the game result information or the prize type information, the seed compound The prize is paid out from the prize payout exit.
According to this, with a single prize dispensing device, for example, “equivalent to 5000 yen for pachinko (large)”, “equivalent to 1000 yen for pachinko (medium)” and “equivalent to 200 yen for pachinko (small)”, “ Predetermined attributes (game type) such as “Equivalent to 10,000 Yen (Special)”, “Equivalent to 5000 Yen for Slot (Large)”, “Equivalent to 1000 Yen for Slot (Medium)”, “Equivalent to 200 Yen for Slot (Small)” It is possible to select and pay out prizes based on game results or prize type information and attributes from a plurality of prizes corresponding to various values.

The prize paying means includes a prize identifying means for identifying a prize to be paid out by identifying a type of the prize stored in the main body.
According to this, since the type of the prize stored in the main body can be identified and the type of the prize to be paid out can be selected and paid out according to the result of the game, the wrong type of prize can be paid out. Absent.

The main body is provided so as to be capable of storing a plurality of cassettes capable of storing a plurality of the prizes, and the prize payout means takes out the prizes stored in the cassette accommodated in the main body from the cassette, and It pays out from a payout exit.
The main body is provided so as to be capable of storing a plurality of cassettes capable of storing a plurality of the prizes, and the prize payout means takes out the prizes stored in the cassette accommodated in the main body from the cassette, and Paying out from the payout port, the prize identifying means identifies the type of prize stored in the cassette housed in the main body, and specifies the prize to be paid out.
According to this, since the prize is stored in the main body via the cassette, the prize can be stored in the main body more easily.

Further, the prize identifying means is provided in the cassette and sets a cassette type setting means for setting the kind of prize stored in the cassette, and the cassette type setting of the cassette provided on the main body side and accommodated in the main body. It has a cassette identifying means for identifying the type of the prize stored in the cassette by reading the setting state of the means.
According to this, the type of prize can be identified for each cassette.

Further, the prize identification means reads a payout outlet type setting means for setting a kind of a prize paid out from each prize payout exit in correspondence with each of the prize payout outlets, and a setting state of the payout exit type setting means. A prize outlet identifying means for identifying the type of the prize to be paid out from each prize payout outlet, wherein the prize payout means identifies the prize in the cassette whose type is identified by the cassette identification means. It is characterized by paying out from the prize payout exit for paying out the prize of the type identified by (1).
According to this, it is possible to set and identify the type of the prize in association with the prize payout exit from which the prize is paid out and the cassette in which it is stored.

The prizes stored in the same cassette are provided so as to be paid out from the same prize payout exit determined in accordance with the position in the main body in which the cassette is stored. Corresponding to the exit, payout type setting means for setting the type of prize paid out from each prize payout exit, and the type of prize paid out from each prize payout exit by reading the setting state of the payout type setting means And a prize corresponding to the position of the cassette in the main body identified by the payout outlet identifying means, the type of the prize stored in the cassette identified by the cassette identifying means. Setting check means for prohibiting the payout of the prize by the notice and / or the prize payout means when it is different from the type of the prize paid out from the payout exit Characterized in that it has a.
According to this, when the type of the prize set at the prize payout exit is different from the type of the prize set in the cassette accommodated at the position in the main body corresponding to the prize payout exit (for example, the storage position of the cassette) Even if you make a mistake, you can recognize or prevent the payout of the wrong prize by notification.

Also, the prizes stored in the same cassette are provided so as to be paid out from the same prize payout exit, and the prize identifying means corresponds to each prize payout exit and the type of prize paid out from each prize payout exit A payout exit type setting means for setting the payout exit type setting means, and a payout exit identifying means for reading out the setting state of the payout exit type setting means to identify the type of prize to be paid out from each premium payout exit.
According to this, it is possible to recognize the type of prize paid out from each prize payout exit.

  In addition, the cassette type setting means and / or the payout outlet type setting means includes a storage unit capable of storing information indicating the type of the prize and an antenna unit capable of receiving a radio signal, and the storage unit based on the radio signal. It is a wireless storage medium provided so that information can be written to and read from the storage unit.

  Further, the cassette type setting means and / or the payout outlet type setting means indicate the type of each prize by the presence or absence of a single or a plurality of predetermined locations of magnets, and the cassette identification means and / or the The payout outlet type identifying means is a Hall element sensor that detects the presence or absence of a magnet at the predetermined location.

Further, the cassette type setting means and / or the payout outlet type setting means represents the type of each prize by a combination of the presence / absence of magnets at three or more predetermined locations.
According to this, it is possible to identify five or more types of premiums including differences in attributes.

  The cassette is capable of stacking and storing the prizes, has an opening for exposing at least a part of the stored prizes, and moves the stored prizes in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction. The prize payout means is in contact with the prize stored in the cassette accommodated in the main body through the opening and is perpendicular to the prize stacking direction. The prize taking-out means for taking out the prize from the cassette, the cassette selected from the cassettes housed in the main body, and / or the prize taking-out means in the prize housed in the cassette. Cassette selection means for moving the prize taking-out means relative to the position where the prize taking-out means abuts and the position where the prize taking-out means does not come into contact; The issued prize, characterized in that paying out from the prize payout opening.

Further, the main body is provided such that a plurality of the cassettes can be accommodated side by side toward the prize payout exit with respect to one prize payout exit.
According to this, since a plurality of cassettes can be arranged in the main body facing the prize payout outlet, it is not necessary to correspond one cassette to one premium payout outlet, and the outer shape of the main body is compared with the conventional one. You can design more freely.

  As the cassette selection means, a cassette moving means configured such that the prize taking-out means can be brought into contact with or separated from the prize in the cassette by moving the cassette with respect to the prize taking-out means, or the prize taking-out means can be adopted. The prize take-out means moving means that allows the prize take-out means to contact and separate from the prize in the cassette may be adopted, or both the cassette moving means and the prize take-out means moving means are adopted. Both the cassette and the cassette may be moved. Further, when moving the prize taking-out means, a part of the prize taking-out means may be protruded so as to be able to contact and separate from the prize in the cassette. It belongs to the present invention if a part of the cassette and a part of the prize take-out means move so as to be able to contact and separate from the prize in the cassette.

Further, the prize take-out means abuts on the prize in the cassette and moves toward the prize payout exit, thereby taking out the prize from the cassette and transporting the prize to the prize payout exit. Features.
According to this, the prize take-out means transports prizes from a plurality of cassettes accommodated in a line toward the prize payout exit in the main body toward the prize payout exit. You can pay out from the exit. In addition, the mechanism for picking up the prize from the cassette and the mechanism for delivering it to the prize payout outlet can be configured by the same mechanism, and can be realized by a mechanism that moves linearly, so that the mechanism can be configured simply. it can.

In addition, the prize take-out means is provided on a conveyor, which is provided on the conveyor so as to be driven by a driving device in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the prize and in a direction in which the cassette is arranged. And a pusher that moves along with the transport body and pushes the prize.
According to this, it has a simple configuration such as a transport body such as an endless belt or a chain that can be driven by a drive device between pulleys, and a push body that can be configured by a protruding portion or the like protruding from the transport body. A prize take-out means can be configured.

  The cassette selecting means may be configured so that the pusher can be protruded from or retracted from the endless belt so that the pusher can be brought into contact with or separated from the prize in the cassette.

Further, the cassette selection means moves the cassette by a cam mechanism.
According to this, the cassette selecting means can be configured with a simple configuration such as a cam mechanism.

According to the prize payout system, the prize management apparatus, and the prize payout apparatus according to the present invention, it is possible to pay out different types of prizes for each game type other than the game result information with a single prize payout system.

  BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The best mode for carrying out a prize dispensing system, a prize management apparatus, and a prize dispensing apparatus according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a game system 1 constructed in a game store such as a pachinko store, including a prize management device 11, a gift payout device 18, and a gift payout system 19 including them.

  In this gaming system 1, a plurality of pachinko machines 2, inter-machines 3 and 4 connected to each of the plurality of pachinko machines 2, a plurality of slot machines 5, and a inter-machine connected between the slot machines 5 6 is connected to the network 8 via the island computer 7. The network 8 is also connected with a counter 9, a payment machine 10, a gift management device (POS) 11, a ticketing machine 20, and the like.

  Information from these devices is output to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 and further transmitted to the card center 16 via the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15. The management device 13 is also connected to, for example, a personal computer 17. Information from the management device 13 is output to each device via the network 8.

  Below, each of the storage medium and each apparatus which comprise the game system 1 is demonstrated.

(IC card)
An IC card (not shown) used in the gaming system 1 will be described.
An IC card is a card-shaped storage medium conventionally used in gaming systems. The IC card has an IC chip having a storage unit and an antenna unit surrounding the IC chip, and can read / write information from / to the storage unit of the IC chip via the antenna unit. It is.

  In the storage part of the IC card, the game item information (attribute information) indicating the game item (pachinko or slot etc.) performed by the player who is the owner of the IC card, the number of pachinko balls available to the player, Value data that can be converted into the number of medals in a slot, a password used for determining permission or non-permission of access to stored data, and the like can be stored. The value data is stored for each game item (attribute).

  In addition, it is good to comprise so that the price data purchased with cash etc. via the ticket-issuing machine 20 mentioned later, and the price data acquired by the game as game result information based on the result of a game may be memorize | stored separately.

In addition, the IC card storage unit may be configured to store the ID code unique to each IC card without directly storing the price data, game item information, password, or the like. In this case, the price data, game item information, personal identification number and the like corresponding to each IC card may be stored in association with each ID code in the storage unit in the management device 13, for example.
Of course, information may be stored in both the storage unit of the IC card and the storage unit of another device (management device 13).

(Ticketing machine 20)
The ticket issuing machine 20 has a card insertion slot, a bill insertion slot, and a purchase frequency button on its outer surface.
The ticket issuing machine 20 inserts the price data corresponding to the amount selected by the purchase frequency button with respect to the bill amount inserted from the bill insertion slot, or is stored in the ticket issuing machine 20 from the card insertion slot. In addition, the IC card is updated or issued by adding or newly storing it.
If the price data is not stored in the IC card but only the ID code is stored, and the price data is stored in the management device in association with the ID code, the corresponding price data in the management device is updated or newly updated. create.

(Between machines 3, 4, 6)
Next, the interstage machines 3, 4, and 6 that function as the storage medium processing device will be described.
Each inter-machine 3, 4 and 6 has an IC card insertion slot, a ball rental or medal button (note that a game machine may be provided with a ball or medal button), an IC card return button, And a display unit.

The card insertion slot is where the IC card is inserted into or ejected from the interstage machines 3, 4, 6.
When the IC card is inserted from the card insertion slot, the interframe machines 3, 4 and 6 convey the IC card to the reader / writer unit and read information such as price data and ID of the IC card.

  The ball lending (lending medal) button is a button that is pressed when a player requests lending of a pachinko ball (slot medal). When the ball lending button is pressed, the interstage machines 3 and 4 supply the pachinko balls directly from the inside of the pachinko machine 2 to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 or from the nozzle. For example, when the ball lending button is pressed once, a pachinko ball (slot medal) for 500 yen is lent out. The pachinko ball lending is not limited to 500 yen units.

  The medal lending button is a button that is pressed when the player requests medal lending. When the medal rent button is pressed, the intermediary machine 6 supplies medals to the medal payout opening of the intermediary machine 6. Note that a nozzle may be attached to the medal payout port of the intermediary machine 6 so that the medal is automatically supplied to the medal payout port of the slot machine 5. For example, when the rental medal button is pressed once, a medal for 1,000 yen is lent out. In the present embodiment, medals are lent out in units of 1000 yen, but of course not limited to 1000 yen units.

In addition, the inter-machines 3, 4, and 6 subtract the value data for the number of game media (pachinko balls or slot medals) that have been rented from the value data in the storage unit of the IC card to obtain the value of the IC card Update the data.
If the IC card stores only the ID code without storing the price data, and the price data is stored in the management device in association with the ID code, the corresponding price data in the management device is subtracted. Update.

  The display unit displays, for example, the remaining frequency (residual value data) of the IC card. As a result, the frequency (residual value data) can be confirmed, and the player can set the timing of payment. Information other than the frequency may be displayed on the display unit.

  Further, when the card return button is pressed, the inter-machines 3, 4, and 5 eject the inserted IC card from the card insertion slot and return it to the player.

(Counter 9)
Next, the configuration of the counter 9 will be described.
The counter 9 counts the number of pachinko balls or medals. Although only one counter 9 is shown in FIG. 1, there are a pachinko ball for counting pachinko balls and a medal for counting slot medals.
The counting machine 9 includes an IC card insertion slot, a game medium slot (pachinko ball slot or slot medal slot), a count result display, a return button, and a receipt ticket slot.

When a game medium (pachinko ball or slot medal) is inserted into the game medium input unit, the counter 9 counts the input game medium.
Then, the price data (game result information) corresponding to the counted number of game media (game result) is added to the memory part of the IC card inserted from the card insertion slot by the player or in the ticket issuing machine 20 And memorize it. The price data is stored for each game item (attribute). That is, each value data is stored so that it can be discriminated whether it is acquired by a pachinko or a slot.

  In addition, when the IC card is configured to store separately the price data purchased by cash or the like and the price data acquired by the game, the counter 9 can store the price data acquired by the game. Update the way.

  When the price data is not stored in the IC card but only the ID code is stored and the price data is stored in the management apparatus in association with the ID code, the corresponding price data in the management apparatus is updated.

  Then, the counter 9 returns the IC card to the player.

  If the IC card is not inserted from the card insertion slot, the counter 9 records the number of game media and the simple management ID on the receipt as, for example, a barcode, and the receipt is recorded from the receipt ticket issuing slot. Issue a ticket.

(Premium delivery system 19)
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the premium payout system 19 according to the present embodiment. The premium payout system includes a premium management device (POS) 11 and a premium payout device 18.

(Premium Management Device (POS) 11)
First, the configuration of the prize management device (POS) 11 will be described with reference to FIG.
The gift management device (POS) 11 includes a card insertion slot 11a, a password input numeric keyboard 11b, a barcode reader 11c, a display unit 11d, and a control unit including a microcomputer unit (not shown) inside the main body.

The control unit of the prize management device (POS) 11 stores the acquisition price data (game result information) of each of the pachinko and the slot (that is, by game item information) stored in the IC card inserted from the card insertion slot 11a. It is read and recognized via an internal card reader / writer (not shown) (attribute recognition unit and game result recognition unit).
When using a receipt issued by the counter 9 instead of the IC card, the bar code reader 11c records the game item information and the counted number of pachinko balls or slot medals, or The price data (game result information) based on the number of pachinko balls and the like is read and recognized (attribute recognition unit and game result recognition unit).

Then, the control unit of the prize management device (POS) 11 calculates the type and quantity of the prizes to be paid out according to the respective price data of the pachinko and the slot (premium selection part).
The control unit of the prize management device (POS) 11 displays the type and quantity of the selected prize to be paid out on the display unit 11d, and instructs the attribute and quantity of the prize to be paid out to the prize paying apparatus 18.

  When the special prize button 11e is pressed, the control unit (premium selection part) of the prize management device (POS) 11 is, for example, “equivalent to 5000 yen for pachinko (large)” or “equivalent to 1000 yen for pachinko (middle)”. And “equivalent to 200 yen for pachinko (small)”, “equivalent to 10,000 yen for slot (special)”, “equivalent to 5000 yen for slot (large)”, “equivalent to 1000 yen for slot (medium)”, “200 for slot” The prize giving device 18 is instructed to pay out prizes corresponding to various values prepared for each game item (attribute) such as “equivalent to yen (small)”.

  Receiving the prize payout instruction, the prize payout device 18 performs a payout operation for the type and quantity of prizes to be paid out among the designated prizes of the game type.

  Further, without providing the prize payout device 18, the prize may be paid out by a store clerk or the like based on the type and quantity of the prize displayed on the display unit 11d. For example, when exchanging with a general prize such as cigarette or juice, the general prize selection unit 11f selects a prize or the number to be exchanged and exchanges the prize. When exchanging with a general gift, a store clerk or the like often pays out a free gift, but it is also possible to automatically pay out a free gift with a free gift payout device or the like.

Next, the internal configuration of the prize management device (POS) 11 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in the internal configuration diagram of FIG. 3, the prize management machine (POS) 11 includes a control unit 500, a card processing unit 501 as a game result recognition unit that recognizes price data as a game result stored in the IC card, A recording medium processing unit 502, a selection button detection unit 503, and a prize payout processing unit 504 as a prize selection means for selecting a prize to be paid out and instructing the prize paying device 18 to pay out the prize.

  The control unit 500 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In this control unit 500, the card processing unit 501, the recording medium processing unit 502, the selection button detection unit 503, the input / output of signals between the various units of the prize payout processing unit 504, and the management device 13 via the network 8 Controls the input and output of signals during

  The card processing unit 501 reads price data (or ID or price data managed by the ID) stored in the IC card inserted from the card insertion slot 11a, and sends the read information to the control unit 500. For example, output and writing of updated price data from the control unit 500 to the IC card are performed, and the reader / writer is configured, for example.

  The recording medium processing unit 502 reads the number of balls and the simple management ID recorded on the receipt by the barcode reader 11c and outputs the read information to the control unit 500.

  For example, information such as price data and the counted number of balls read by the card processing unit 501 and the recording medium processing unit 502 is displayed on the display unit 11d. The display unit 11d also displays the type and number of prizes to be exchanged.

  The selection button detection unit 503 detects that the selection button of the password input numeric keyboard 11b, the special prize button 11e, and the general prize selection unit 11f has been pressed, and the control unit 500 determines based on the pressed signal. A signal is output.

  The prize payout processing unit 504 outputs, for example, prize payout information such as the type and number of special prizes to be paid out to the display unit 11d and the prize payout device 18 based on the signal detected by the selection button detection unit 503. is there.

(Premium dispenser 18)
The prize payout device 18 is communicably connected to the prize management device (POS) 11, a storage for storing a plurality of types of prizes corresponding to each type of game and corresponding to various values in the device, and storage A prize payout mechanism for taking out a prize from the storage and delivering it from the prize payout exit;

  The prize payout device 18 receives, from the prize management device (POS) 11, prize type information indicating the type of prize, and game type information (attribute information) indicating whether the game type corresponding to the prize type information is pachinko or slot. (Game result input means and attribute input means), a prize corresponding to the type (value) designated by the prize type information is paid out from the prizes for the game type indicated by the game type information. Control mechanism and pay out.

  In the present embodiment, the prize management device (POS) 11 performs both the selection of the prizes to be paid out by item and the selection by price, but one or both of these selections are given as prizes. You may comprise so that it may be performed by the control part side of the payout apparatus 18. FIG. For example, on the side of the prize management device (POS) 11, only the type of prize based on the value is selected (the number of choices corresponding to XX yen), and the game item information is transmitted to the prize dispensing device 18 as it is, and the prize is dispensed. The control unit of the device 18 may be configured to select the type of the prize item to be paid out based on the game item information, or the control unit of the prize payout device 18 may select the type of the prize based on the value. You may comprise so that both selection and selection of the kind according to game item may be performed.

Hereinafter, a more specific configuration of the prize dispensing device 18 will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
A prize dispensing device 18 shown in FIG. 5 is an embodiment of the prize dispensing device according to the present invention. The prize payout device 18 is communicably connected to the prize management device (POS) 11 via a communication cable connected to a communication terminal (not shown) constituting the game result input means and attribute input means. The prize payout device 18 receives the prize type information and the game item information notified from the prize management device (POS) 11, and designates with the prize type information from among the prizes for the game item indicated by the game item information. The prize corresponding to the type (value) is paid out by controlling the prize delivery mechanism.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the prize dispensing device 18 includes a casing 52 formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped as a main body capable of accommodating a plurality of cassettes 58 (not shown in FIG. 5) in which prizes W are stored. Prepare. On one side surface of the housing 52, a plurality of rectangular openings that are long in the horizontal direction are formed as a prize payout opening 52c through which a flat prize W is paid out from the inside of the housing 52. A receiving tray 52b for receiving the paid out prize W is formed below the prize payout exit 52c.

  The game result input means and the attribute input means are not limited to means for communicating with the prize management device (POS) 11 such as the communication terminal. For example, the game result and game recorded on the card by connecting a card reader. The event may be provided so as to be inputable, or a key capable of inputting a numerical value, a game item, etc. is provided, and a game result and a game item, and ID information associated with the game result and the game item are provided manually. Alternatively, it is possible to adopt any means such as connecting directly with the counter 9 so that a game result or game item can be input directly from the counter 9.

In the present embodiment, as a game result input means and an attribute input means other than the means for communicating with the prize management device (POS) 11, as shown in FIG. A push button 51 capable of inputting a game item and a type of prize to be paid out is provided. A plurality (three) of push buttons 51 are provided corresponding to each prize payout exit 52c. The push button 51 is provided on a panel 57 (see FIG. 19) that can be attached to and detached from the outer surface of the housing 2. The panel 57 may be provided on the side of each prize outlet 52c as shown in FIG. 5 when each prize outlet 52c is provided on the store clerk side. However, when each prize outlet 52c is directed on the player side, each prize is provided. It may be provided on the wall surface of the housing 62 opposite to the payout port 52c (the clerk side). Moreover, you may make it provide in the inside of the prize delivery apparatus 18 so that a store clerk may not push accidentally.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the three push buttons 51a, 51b, 51c provided at each prize payout exit 52c, the rightmost button 51c inputs attributes (separate pachinko and slot), and The two buttons 51a and 51b are used to input the type (equivalent price) of the prize to be paid out by a combination of the pressing methods. The two left push buttons 51a and 51b are, for example, equivalent to 10,000 yen when both are pressed, equivalent to 5000 yen when only the left button 51a is pressed, and only the right (center) button 51b is pressed. A prize equivalent to 1000 yen will be paid out, and a prize equivalent to 200 yen will be paid out if not pressed.

  In the vicinity of each prize payout exit 52c, a light emitter 54 is provided as a payout notification means for indicating to the player that the prize W will be paid out. When the prize W is paid out from the corresponding prize payout exit 52c, the light emitter 54 is turned on or blinked to notify the player that the prize W is paid out from the prize payout exit 52c.

An LCD 56 as a display unit capable of displaying words, symbols, drawings, and the like is provided on the side surface of the housing 52 where the prize payout opening 52c is provided. For example, when the prize W is paid out from the prize payout exit 52c, the LCD 56 displays "Premium will be paid out" or displays the number of prizes W to be paid out, and is used as the payout notification means. Can do. In addition, during counting of game media by the counter 9 or during communication with the prize management device (POS) 11 thereafter, a message “Please wait for a while” is displayed until the prize W is paid out. Various messages can be transmitted to the player through the LCD 56, such as displaying “I welcome you”.
The payout notification means is not limited to the light emitter and the LCD. For example, it can be configured to notify by voice.

As shown in FIG. 6, the upper surface 52a of the housing 52 is provided so as to be opened and closed by a hinge (not shown). The upper surface 52a can be locked in a closed state by a lock mechanism (not shown), and can be opened with a predetermined key.
When the upper surface 52a is opened, a plurality (12) of cassettes 58, 58,... The cassettes 58, 58,... Are accommodated in a line with respect to the prize payout outlets 52c. That is, in the case 52, the cassettes 58, 58,... Are arranged in rows corresponding to the number of the prize payout openings 52c. In the present embodiment, the cassettes 58, 58,... Are arranged in four rows with respect to the four prize payout openings 52c, 52c,.
Note that a handle 58a is provided on the upper surface of the cassette 58 for facilitating insertion / removal and transportation of the cassette 58 to / from the housing 52.

As shown in FIG. 7, the cassette 58 accommodated in the housing 52 is formed in a hollow, substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. Further, the cassette 58 has one end face in the longitudinal direction opened to form an opening 58i.
The flat prize W is stacked and stored in the cassette 58 as shown in FIG. The prize WA stored at the lowermost end in the cassette 58 is exposed to the outside through the opening 58i. A pair of prize holders 58e projecting in the stacking direction of the prize W and projecting by being bent at a right angle toward the inside of the opening 58i at the midway part are provided at opposite edges of the opening 58i. The prize WA stored at the lowermost end in the cassette 58 is supported by the prize holder 58e in the stacking direction of the prize W and guided so as to be movable in the direction perpendicular to the stacking direction, that is, in the horizontal direction.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a protruding portion 58 f that protrudes in the longitudinal direction of the cassette 58 is formed and exposed at an edge portion of the opening portion 58 i that is orthogonal to the edge portion where the prize holding portion 58 e is provided. The movement of the prize WA in one direction in the horizontal direction is restricted.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a plate-like prize movement restricting member 58gb capable of restricting the movement of the prize WA in the horizontal direction is provided on the side surface of the opening 58i facing the edge where the protrusion 58f is provided. It is done. As shown in FIG. 9, the prize movement regulating member 58gb is urged downward by the urging member 58ga and regulates the movement of the prize WA in the horizontal direction. Further, the restriction can be released by pushing the premium movement restricting member 58gb upward against the urging force of the urging member 58ga. In order to push up the prize movement regulating member 58gb upward, a predetermined claw member is hooked on the opening 58gc formed in the prize movement regulating member 58gb and pushed up. In addition, a cutout portion 58j for moving the prize movement restricting member 58gb through the opening 58gc is provided on the side surface of the cassette 58.
The prize WA stored at the lowermost end in the cassette 58 is moved along the prize holding portion 58e in a state in which the prize movement restricting member 58gb is pushed upward, so that the prize WA is moved in the horizontal direction (perpendicular to the prize stacking direction). Direction) and is removed from the cassette 58.

As shown in FIG. 10, the cassette 58 is formed with a removable cassette cover 58b at one side surface, and by removing the cassette cover 58b, the one side surface can be opened and a prize W can be put inside. It has become. In the present embodiment, the side surface on which the prize movement restricting member 58gb is provided is configured as the cassette cover 58b. The cassette cover 58b has a U-shaped horizontal cross section.
In order to attach the cassette cover 58b to the main body of the cassette 58, the insertion portion 58ba formed at the upper end portion of the cassette cover 58b is provided with a leaf spring 58k having a downward biasing force provided inside the upper end side of the cassette 58. While pushing up, insert it into the cassette. Subsequently, the hook portion 58bb formed on the lower end side of the cassette cover 58b is hooked on the pins 58l provided on both side surfaces of the cassette 58 main body.

Further, in the cassette 58, a weight 60 is provided as a pressing member that pushes the prize W stacked and accommodated in the cassette 58 in the direction of the opening 58i from the cassette 58. The weight 60 is guided to a side of the cassette 58 by a rail portion 58c provided as an opening along the stacking direction of the prize W, and is provided so as to be movable up and down in the stacking direction of the prize W, that is, in the vertical direction. The weight 60 is disposed so as to be placed on the stacked prizes W, and by pushing the prize W in the stacking direction by its own weight, the prizes W are pushed in the direction of the opening 58i from which the prize is taken out, and the prizes W are successively arranged. In the cassette 58 and prevents the prize W from moving wildly in the cassette 58.
In addition, from the opening provided in the lower surface of the weight 60, a part of the peripheral edge of the disc-like member 60a provided rotatably is exposed, and when the last prize W is taken out from the cassette 58. By reducing the frictional force between the weight 60 and the prize W, the last prize W can be taken out smoothly.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, magnet holders 58da, 58db, and 58dc are provided on the side of the cassette 58. The magnet holders 58da, 58db, and 58dc can be attached and detached as cassette type setting means for identifying the type of the received prize W. It is done. One magnet can be attached to each of the magnet holders 58da, 58db, and 58dc.
On the other hand, the prize dispensing device 18 includes a prize identifying means for distinguishing the type of the prize W stored in the cassettes 58, 58,. The prize identifying means determines whether or not magnets are attached to the magnet holders 58da, 58db,... Of each cassette 58 by a hall element sensor (not shown) attached in the casing 52 and a control unit such as a microcomputer. The type of the prize W stored in the cassette 58 is identified by the combination of the positions of the magnet holders 58da, 58db,.

The prize identifying means, depending on the combination of the presence or absence of magnets in the magnet holders 58da, 58db,... Of the cassette 58, the prize type in the cassette 58, that is, the corresponding game item (attribute) corresponding to the prize. Recognize (game result).
For example, the presence or absence of a magnet in the magnet holder 58da represents a game item (attribute), and a pachinko prize is given when a magnet is attached to the magnet holder 58da, and a slot prize when no magnet is attached to the 58da. Represents.
Also, the combination of the presence or absence of magnets in the magnet holders 58db and 58dc represents the equivalent value of the prize. Is equivalent to 5000 yen when the magnet is attached, equivalent to 1000 yen when the magnet is attached only to the magnet holder 58dc, and equivalent to 200 yen when the magnet is not attached to both the magnet holders 58db and 58dc. The prize identifying means recognizes that the prize is stored in the cassette 58.

  Thus, the prize identifying means identifies the cassette type setting means (magnet holders 58da, 58db, 58dc and magnet) provided in the cassette 58 by the prize identifying means (hall element sensor) provided in the housing 52. By doing so, the prize dispensing device 18 can identify the type of the prize W stored in each of the cassettes 58, 58,.

  Note that the cassette type setting means provided in the cassette 58 and the prize identifying means provided in the casing 52 are not necessarily magnets and hall element sensors, and any means can be used as long as the type of the cassette 58 can be identified. It may be anything. For example, the surface of the cassette 58 is provided with a plurality of concave and convex portions having different patterns depending on the type of prize as cassette type setting means, and a plurality of sensors that are fitted into the concave and convex portions of the cassette 58 inside the housing 52 as premium prize means. And the type may be identified by the detection pattern of the sensor. Alternatively, a configuration in which an RFID tag is used as the cassette type setting means and an RFID reader is used as the prize identification means can be used.

Next, FIG. 11 shows an explanatory view showing the prize dispensing device 18 that accommodates the cassette 58 in which the prizes W are stacked and accommodated. In FIG. 11, cassettes 58A, 58B, and 58C are accommodated in the housing 52 in a line toward the prize payout exit 52c.
The prize take-out means 62 includes an endless belt 66 as a conveying member that is stretched between two pulleys 64A and 64B that are disposed to face each other in the horizontal direction, and an endless belt that projects from the outer peripheral surface of the endless belt 66. A pusher 68 that is driven when 66 is driven is provided. The endless belt 66 includes a pulley 64Aa fixed coaxially with the pulley 64A, a pulley 70a fixed to a rotating shaft of a motor 70 as a driving device, and an endless belt 22 stretched between the pulley 64Aa and the pulley 70a. Via the motor 70.

  When the endless belt 66 is driven to rotate, the upper half of the endless belt 66 moves in the horizontal direction (the direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the prizes), the direction in which the cassettes 58A, 58B,. . Further, the pusher 68 provided on the endless belt 66 is also moved in the horizontal direction (direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the prizes) and in the direction in which the cassettes 58A, 58B,. Moving.

  Each of the cassettes 58A, 58B,... Is a prize that is stacked at the lowermost end in each cassette 58 by a cassette moving means 24 as a cassette selection means (not shown in FIG. 11) via the opening 58i. It is moved so as to selectively come into contact with or separate from the take-out means 62. In the present embodiment, each cassette 58 is moved up and down by the cassette moving means 24 so that the prize WA stacked at the end of the cassette can be brought into contact with a pusher 68 as a prize taking-out means. It is possible to move over a position where contact is impossible.

  In FIG. 11, the cassette 58 </ b> A at the left end (the prize payout outlet 52 c side) is moved downward so as to approach the endless belt 66, and the cassettes 58 </ b> B and 58 </ b> C arranged at the center and right end are separated from the endless belt 66. It is in a state of being moved upward. Here, the left end cassette 58 </ b> A is brought close to the endless belt 66 so that the distance from the upper surface of the endless belt 66 to the prize WA at the lower end is shorter than the height of the pusher 68. Further, the cassettes 58 </ b> B and 58 </ b> C are separated from the endless belt 66 so that the distance between the upper surface of the endless belt 66 and the prize WA at the lower end is longer than the height of the pusher 68.

  Further, when the cassette 58 is accommodated in the housing 52, a claw member (not shown) provided in the housing 52 as a premium movement release means is inserted into the opening 58gc of the premium movement restricting member 58gb. In the state where the cassette 58 is moved upward, the claw member holds the premium movement restricting member 58gb in a state in which movement of the premium WA is restricted by contacting the side surface of the premium WA at the lower end. Further, in a state where the cassette 58 is moved downward, the prize movement restricting member 58gb is moved upward relative to the cassette 58 to release the movement along the prize holding portion 58e of the prize WA at the lower end. .

In FIG. 11, when the endless belt 66 is rotationally driven by the motor 70, the upper half of the endless belt 66 and the pusher 68 positioned in the upper half of the endless belt 66 are disposed below the cassettes 58A, 58B,. It moves toward the direction of the exit 52c. At this time, as shown in FIG. 11, the left end cassette 58 </ b> A is moved downward so as to approach the endless belt 66, and the cassettes 58 </ b> B and 58 </ b> C arranged at the center and right end are moved upward so as to be separated from the endless belt 66. Since it is in the moved state, the pusher 68 passes below the cassettes 58B and 58C without contacting the prize WA in the cassettes 58B and 58C. On the other hand, when the pusher 68 further moves and reaches the leftmost cassette 58A, the pusher 68 passes between the protrusions 58f of the cassette 58A and comes into contact with the lower prize WA, so that the prize WA is held by the prize holder. The prize WA is taken out from the cassette 58A by being moved along 58e, and the prize WA is transported by the endless belt 66 and the pusher 68 and paid out from the prize payout exit 52c. In other words, the endless belt 66 and the pusher 68 serve not only as a prize takeout means 62 but also as a prize payout means for paying out the prize WA from the prize payout exit 52c.
The transport body is not limited to an endless belt, and a plurality of chains and strings are used as the transport body, and the prize W is placed and transported across the plurality of chains and strings. It can be configured in any form.

Next, the cassette moving means 24 will be described with reference to FIG.
The cassette 58 is accommodated in the housing 52 by supporting the protrusions 58 m provided on both opposing side surfaces thereof from below with the cassette support member 26. By moving the cassette support member 26, the cassette 58 is moved up and down. The cassette support member 26 is formed in a crank shape that is bent at substantially right angles at two locations, and is disposed so that one end portion is directed upward and the other end portion is directed downward, and is provided near the bent portion from the other end portion. It is pivotally supported by the housing 52 by the shaft 26a. The cassette 58 is supported by placing a protrusion 58 m on the one end of the cassette support member 26. One end of the biasing member 32 is attached to the other bent portion of the cassette support member 26. The other end of the biasing member 32 is fixed to a portion fixed to the casing 52 above the cassette support member, and biases the cassette support member 26 upward.
Due to the urging force of the urging member 32, the cassette 58 is lifted upward via the one end portion of the cassette support member 26, and is supported away from the prize taking-out means 62.

The other end side of the cassette support member 26 is supported by being pressed against the cam 28 from the inner corner side of the bent portion provided with the shaft 26a through the protruding portion 26b fixed to the cassette support member 26.
When the cam 28 rotates, the convex portion 28a of the cam 28 pushes the protruding portion 26b of the cassette support member 26 from the inner corner side of the bent portion provided with the shaft 26a, and the cassette support member 26 moves the shaft 26a. The one end side of the cassette support member 26 is lowered downward against the urging force of the urging member 32, and the cassette 58 is moved downward.
Further, when the cam 28 further rotates and passes through a position where the convex portion 28 a of the cam 28 pushes the protruding portion 26 b of the cassette support member 26, the cassette supporting member 26 is moved by the biasing force of the biasing member 32. It rotates so that it may move along the outer peripheral shape of the cam 28, and the cassette 58 is lifted upward.

  The cassettes 58, 58,... Arranged in a row in the back direction of the prize payout opening 52c are operated so that only one of them is brought close to or in contact with the prize taking-out means 62 and the remainder is separated from the prize taking-out means 62. To do. In order to realize the operation, the cams 28, 28,... Corresponding to the cassettes 58, 58,... Arranged in a row in the back direction of the prize payout outlet 52c are hooked on pulleys 28b fixed coaxially with the cams 28. When the passed endless belt 30 is driven, each of them rotates synchronously at the same angular velocity. The endless belt 30 is rotated by a motor 34 as a driving device.

FIG. 13 shows how the cassettes 58, 58... Are selectively approached or brought into contact with the prize take-out means 62 by the cam 28 operating in synchronization.
FIG. 13 shows a left end cam 28 that moves the cassette 58 at the left end (the prize payout outlet 52c side) up and down in FIGS. 11 and 12, a center cam 28 that moves the center cassette 58 up and down, and a right end that moves the cassette 58 at the right end up and down. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the state of the cam 28 for each state of “all cassette non-selected state”, “left end cassette selected state”, “center cassette selected state”, and “left end cassette selected state”.

  The cams 28, 28,... Are arranged in a state where the angular positions of the convex portions 28a are shifted from each other by 90 degrees. The angular positions of the cams 28, 28,... Are fixed to the respective cams 28, 28,... In a disk-like notch disk 36 with a part of the outer periphery cut off, and a sensor terminal 38a. The movement of the sensor terminal 38a is detected by the sensor 38 that is urged against and brought into contact with the outer peripheral portion of the notch disc 36 and can be detected in a binary manner. The sensor 38 detects “ON” when the sensor terminal 38a biased upward is pressed, and detects “OFF” when the sensor terminal 38a is released. That is, the sensor 38 is “OFF” when the sensor terminal 38 a is in contact with the notch portion of the notch disc 36, and when the sensor terminal 38 a is in contact with the circular portion of the notch disc 36. Detects “ON” respectively. Further, in the cutout disk 36, the convex portion 28a of the cam 28 pushes the protruding portion 26b of the cassette support member 26 at the position where the cutout portion touches the sensor terminal 38a (that is, the cassette is lowered and the premium is taken out). The cam 28 is fixed coaxially in an arrangement (close to the means 62).

The control unit provided inside the prize dispensing device 18 drives the motor 34 to recognize the state of the sensor 38 and stops the driving of the motor 34 when the sensor 38 is in a predetermined state, thereby making a row of cassettes. Only one of 58, 58... Can be selectively approached to the prize take-out means 62, or all cassettes 58, 58.
Therefore, every time the cams 28, 28,... Are rotated by 90 degrees, the prize dispensing device 18 “all cassette non-selected state”, “left end cassette selected state”, “center cassette selected state” and “left end cassette selected state”. One of the four states can be selected alternatively.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the prize payout device 18 according to the present embodiment has four prize payout outlets 52c, 52c,..., And three cassettes 58 in the depth direction with respect to each prize payout outlet 52c. , 58... Are arranged so as to be accommodated in a line. Accordingly, it is possible to store three times as many prizes W as the number of prize payout outlets 52c (horizontal width) as compared with the conventional prize payout apparatus. Further, when it is desired to further narrow the lateral width of the prize payout device 18, the number of the prize payout outlets 52c is reduced, and the cassettes 58, 58,. The outer shape of the giveaway device 18 can be more freely configured as compared with the prior art, such as being capable of storing 58 but being narrow.

  Further, by accommodating cassettes 58, 58,... In which different types of prizes W are stored side by side with respect to the same prize payout exit 52c, a plurality of types of prize payout exits 52c can be used. The prize W can be paid out, and it becomes easy for the player to pick up the prize W from the prize tray 52b.

Next, a series of operations when using the giveaway device 18 will be described.
First, the cassette cover 58 b of the cassette 58 is removed, and the prize W is stacked and stored in the cassette 58. At this time, the operator confirms the magnet holders 58da, 58db,... Of the cassette 58, and selects the prize of the game item (pachinko or slot) and the type (equivalent price) corresponding to the position where the magnet is attached. The cassette 58 is stored. Next, the cassette cover 58 b is closed, and the twelve cassettes 58 in which the prizes W are stored are stored at predetermined positions in the housing 52. Then, the control unit of the prize dispensing device 18 recognizes which value (attribute) for which item (attribute) is equivalent to which value (which type) for each cassette is stored by the hall element sensor (cassette identifying means). . Next, the control unit of the prize payout device 18 shifts to a standby state, displays a predetermined message such as “Welcome” on the LCD 56, and issues a command to pay out the prize from the prize management device (POS) 11. I will wait for you.

  Here, the type (and corresponding attribute) of the prize stored in the cassette 58 is identified by a hall element sensor as a prize identifying means after the cassette 58 is accommodated in the casing 52. As a result, the cassette 58 in which an arbitrary type of prize is stored can be stored at an arbitrary position in the housing 52. Therefore, the problem that the type of the prize stored in the cassette is wrong does not occur in the prize dispensing device 18 of the present embodiment.

  Subsequently, from the prize management device (POS) 11, via the communication cable, the game result input means and the communication terminal as the attribute input means, the corresponding game type (attribute) of the prize to be paid out, the kind of the prize, and the kind When the number for each is instructed, the prize payout device 18 pays out the prize W for the instructed.

In order to pay out the prize W, the cassette 58 in which the prize W corresponding to the game type and type instructed to be paid out is moved downward by the cassette moving means 24 and brought close to the prize taking-out means 62.
For example, in FIG. 12, the cassette 58A stores a premium equivalent to 1000 yen for pachinko, the cassette 58B stores a premium equivalent to 500 yen, and the cassette 58C stores a premium equivalent to 200 yen for pachinko. It is assumed that In this case, the cams 28, 28,... Are first rotated to bring the cassette 58A closer to the prize taking-out means 62. Next, the endless belt 66 is rotationally driven, and the pusher 68 takes out the prize W equivalent to 1000 yen for two pachinko machines from the cassette 58A. In the case of the present embodiment, two pushers 68 are provided on the endless belt 66, so that the two prizes W in the cassette 58A can be paid out by rotating the endless belt 66 by one turn. Next, the cam 28 is rotated again, and only the cassette 58 </ b> B is brought close to the prize taking-out means 62. Since the number of prizes W equivalent to 500 yen for pachinko to be taken out from the cassette 58B is one, the prize W is taken out by rotating the endless belt half a round. Similarly, the cassette 58C is brought close to the prize taking-out means 62, and two prizes W are taken out from the cassette 58C.

  When the endless belt 66 is driven and the prize W is paid out from the prize payout exit 52c, the control unit of the prize payout device 18 causes the light emitter 54 to emit light and the LCD 56 displays the message "Premium is paid out". Is displayed to inform the player that the prize will be paid out.

In this way, the prize payout device 18 identifies the types of prizes W stored in the plurality of cassettes 58 accommodated in the casing 52 by the prize identification means, and the game results input by the game result input means and The prize W of the type selected according to the item information (attribute information) is paid out from the prize payout exit 52c. A flowchart showing the flow of this processing is shown in FIG.
According to the prize payout device 18 and the prize payout method using the prize payout device 18, the cassette 58 in which an arbitrary type of prize is stored can be stored in an arbitrary position in the housing 52. There is no problem of wrong type of prizes stored in the box.

In addition, an identification unit that can identify the type of the prize, such as an RFID tag, is attached to each prize W, and the type of the prize W is identified after the prize W is taken out from the cassette 58 (premium type detection means). ), If it is different from the type of the prize recognized as being stored in the cassette 58 by the prize identifying means, the prize 58 is provided by providing a prize checking means for not giving out the prize W. Even when the prize W is stored in the wrong way, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the wrong type of prize is paid out. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the amount of prize type check work when the prize W is stored in the cassette 58.
Note that when the prize checking means detects a different kind of prize W mixed in error, it is desirable to pay out the mixed prize W preferentially. By doing so, it is possible to avoid a problem that the prize W correctly stored in the cassette in which the mixed prize W is stored cannot be paid out.

In this embodiment, the prize identifying means identifies the type of prize stored by the cassette type setting means provided in the cassette 58, but the prize W is exposed to the portion exposed from the opening 58i of the cassette 58. An identification unit may be provided, and the type of the prize may be identified from the identification unit. According to this, even if a different type of prize is mixed in the cassette 58, the wrong prize will not be paid out.
FIG. 15 shows a flowchart showing an example of processing of the premium payout method when this identification unit is employed. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15, after selecting the type of the prize W to be paid out according to the input game result, the type of the prize W stacked at the lower end of the cassette 58 may be identified. Further, as described above, the type of the prize may be identified after inputting the game result.
As described above, in the present embodiment and claims, as the prize payout method, the prize type is identified by the prize identification means, the game result is entered by the game result input means, and the prize type to be paid out is selected. However, this time-order does not necessarily need to be in this order, and the stage of identifying the prize type may be before or after the game result input, and the prize type. Either before or after selection. Even if it comprises in this way, there is no essential difference in the effect of this invention, and it belongs to the technical scope of this invention.

In the case where the identification unit is provided in the prize W, as in the case where the cassette 58 is provided with the cassette type setting unit, any type of identification unit and prize identification unit such as a magnet and a hall element, an RFID tag and an RFID reader are provided. It may be used.
Further, for each type of prize W, information written in color, shape, material, barcode, etc., affixed sticker, contents of storage means possessed by the prize, presence / absence or amount of light transmission, and At least one of the magnetic levels is configured to be different, and the prize dispensing device 18 detects the difference such as the color of the prize (premium type detecting means), recognizes the type of the prize to be paid out, and manages the prize. The type of prize designated by the device (POS) 11 can be selected.
In addition, when the method of providing the identification unit for each prize, not in the cassette, is employed, the prize dispensing device 18 does not necessarily have to take a form in which the prize is stored in the cassette. You may employ | adopt the form accommodated in a housing | casing.

In addition, as a prize identifying means, a payout outlet type setting means for setting the type of a prize paid out from each prize payout exit 52c in correspondence with each prize payout exit 52c, and a setting state of the payout exit type setting means are read. Thus, a payout identifying means for identifying the type of the prize paid out from each prize payout outlet 52c may be provided.
In this case, the prize payout means is configured to pay out the prize W in the cassette whose type is identified by the cassette identification means from the prize payout exit 52c that pays out the prize of the type identified by the payout outlet identification means. .

  Furthermore, the type of the prize W stored in the cassette 58 identified by the cassette identifying means is identified by the payout outlet identifying means, and the cassettes 58 are arranged (at a position in the casing 52 of the cassette 58). If the setting check means for prohibiting notification and / or payout of the prize W by the prize payout means is provided when the type is different from the type of the prize paid out from the corresponding prize payout exit 52c, the storage position of the cassette 58 is provided. It is possible to prevent mistakes and is more preferable.

  The prize takeout means 62 may be provided for each prize payout outlet 52c. However, the pulley 64A, the pulley 64B, and the endless belt 66 are arranged over all the cassettes 58, and the like by the same mechanism. The prizes can be paid out from the cassettes 58, 58,... Corresponding to the plurality of prize payout outlets 52c.

  In the present embodiment, the procedure for sequentially paying out the prize W from each of the cassettes 58A, 58B, 58C arranged in a line toward the single prize payout device 18 has been described. In the prize dispensing device 18 in which a plurality of cassettes 58, 58,... Are accommodated toward the prize dispensing outlets 52c, the cassette W in another line is brought close to the prize taking-out means 62 to receive the prize W. By taking it out, it is possible to pay out a plurality of prizes W at the same time, so that it is possible to shorten the time required for payout.

Further, in the present embodiment, the cassette selection unit 24 moves the cassette 58 with respect to the prize taking-out means 62, so that the prize taking-out means 62 can be brought into contact with and separated from the prize W in the cassette 58. However, as the cassette selection means, the prize take-out means 62 (or both the prize take-out means 62 and the cassette 58) is moved so that the prize take-out means 62 can come in contact with and away from the prize W in the cassette 58. Means moving means may be employed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the prize taking-out means moving means is a means 40 for pressing the endless belt 66 in the direction of the prize W in the cassette 58 from the inner peripheral side of the endless belt 66. By configuring so as to be able to contact and separate from the prize WA, the cassette 58 for taking out the prize WA can be configured to be selectable.
Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17, the pusher 68 is provided so as to be protruded or retracted with respect to the surface of the endless belt 66, and the pusher 68 is placed on the prize W in the cassette 58 from the inner peripheral side of the endless belt 66. The pusher 68 may be configured to be able to contact and separate from the prize WA by means 42 for pressing in the direction.
Further, either the cassette moving means or the prize taking-out means moving means as the cassette selecting means should not necessarily be adopted, and both the cassette and the prize taking-out means are moved to take out the prize and the prize in the cassette. You may provide so that a means can contact / separate.

In the present embodiment, the stacking direction of the prize W is configured in the vertical direction, but is not limited to the vertical direction, and may be configured to stack in any direction, for example, stacked in the horizontal direction. In this case, the pressing member that pushes the prize W stacked and stored in the cassette 58 in the direction from the cassette 58 toward the opening 58i of the cassette 58 is not a weight 60 but an urging member such as a spring. It is preferable to use power. Further, it is preferable that the prize taking-out means 62 is formed so that the pusher 68 has a shape that can sandwich the prize W, for example, a U-shape in which the opening is directed in the traveling direction.
Further, the prize W stacked at the uppermost end of the prize W stacked in the vertical direction may be brought into contact with the prize taking-out means.

In the present embodiment, the means for taking out the prize W from the cassette 58 and the means for transporting the prize W to the prize payout outlet 52c use the same mechanism (the prize taking-out means 62). The prize take-out means that moves in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the prize W in contact with the prize W stacked on the sheet, and the prize transport means for carrying the prize W taken out from the cassette 58 to the prize payout outlet 52c are different from each other. You may comprise in a mechanism.
The cassette moving means 24 employs a mechanism using a cam. However, any mechanism may be used as long as it can move the cassette.

  By employing the mechanism of the prize dispensing device 18 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the wrong prize from being paid out due to human error, so that when the prize W is stored in the cassette 58 and the cassette 58 is installed. The work of checking the type of the prize W when accommodated in the housing 52 can be reduced. Further, since the cassette 58 can be arranged side by side toward the prize payout outlet 52c, the outer shape of the casing 52 (main body) can be designed more freely, and the degree of freedom of the place where the prize payout device 18 is installed in the game store is improved. Is possible. Further, by allowing a plurality of types (attributes) of prizes W to be paid out from the same prize payout exit 52c, it is possible for the player to easily pick up the prize W, and the number of the prize payout exits 52c is reduced. There is an effect that more prizes W can be accommodated in the casing 52 (main body) than before without increasing.

  Next, the operations of the device units of the card processing unit 501, the recording medium processing unit 502, the selection button detection unit 503, and the prize payout processing unit 504, which are controlled by the control unit 500 of the prize management device (POS) 11, are described. A description will be given based on the flowchart of FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not an IC card is inserted in the card processing unit 501 (step S510).
If the determination in step S510 is No, the number of balls and simple management ID recorded on the receipt are read by the barcode reader (step S511). The simple management ID read by the card processing unit 501 is output to the control unit 500 and further output from the control unit 500 to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S511). Then, the number of balls based on the simple management ID stored in the management device 13 is output from the management device to the control unit 500 via the network 8 (step S511).

  The control unit 500 compares the number of balls based on the simple management ID recorded on the receipt and the number of balls based on the simple management ID output from the management device 13 to determine whether or not they match ( Step S512).

  If the determination in step S512 is No, the control unit 500 enters a standby state. If the determination in step S512 is yes, the process proceeds to step S518.

  If the determination in step S510 is YES, the card processing unit 501 reads the ID and password stored in the IC card, and outputs the read ID and password to the control unit 500 (step S513).

  In addition, the selection button detection unit 503 detects the security code input with the security code input numeric keyboard 11b, and outputs the detection signal to the control unit 500 (step S514). The controller 500 compares the password read from the IC card with the password entered using the password input numeric keyboard 11b (step S515).

  If it is determined in step S515 that the two numbers do not match (NG), the card processing unit 501 returns the IC card from the card insertion slot 11a (returns to the card insertion slot 11a) (step S516).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S515 that both numbers match (in the case of OK), the control unit 500 transmits the ID read in step S513 to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 (step S517). ). Then, the management device 13 reads the number of stored balls managed by the ID (step S517).

  Next, the selection button detection unit 503 determines whether or not the special prize button 11e has been pressed (step S518).

  If the result of the determination in step S518 is No, it is the general prize that is requested to be exchanged, such as tobacco or juice, and the information on the prize and quantity selected by the general prize selection unit 11f is selected. The button detection unit 403 determines (step S519).

  The detection signal determined by the selection button detection unit 403 is output to the prize payout processing unit 504 via the control unit 500. The game item and quantity of the selected general prize are displayed on the display unit 11d (step S520).

  Then, the control unit 500 subtracts the number of prizes paid out from the number of paid-out prize stocks, and outputs the information to the prize-paying processing part 504. The prize-paying process part 504 updates the information on the number of paid-out prize stocks ( Step S521).

  If the determination in step S518 is Yes, the prize payout processing unit 504 selects a game item (step S529).

  If the game item is pachinko in the determination in step S529, the prize selecting unit of the prize payout processing unit 504 assumes that the prize to be paid out in the pachinko is equivalent to 18400 yen, for example, a prize equivalent to 5000 yen for pachinko. The number of prizes to be paid out and the number of each kind so that the total number of prizes to be paid out can be minimized, such as three prizes equivalent to 1,000 yen for pachinko and two prizes equivalent to 200 yen for pachinko. Is calculated (step S530).

  If the game item is a slot as determined in step S529, the prize selection unit of the prize payout processing unit 504 determines that the prize to be paid out for the slot is equivalent to 18400 yen. For each game type, there is one prize equivalent to 10,000 yen for slots, one prize equivalent to 5000 yen for slots, three prizes equivalent to 1000 yen for slots, and two prizes equivalent to 200 yen for slots. Different prizes are calculated, and the payout device 18 is instructed to pay out (step 531).

In games such as pachinko and slots, the game media unit price when renting out game media such as pachinko balls and slot medals and the game media unit price when exchanging prizes are usually a predetermined ratio (for example, 4 yen vs. 2. 5 yen). When the price data stored in the IC card is the game medium unit price when the game medium is lent out, the prize selection unit makes a predetermined ratio (for example, 2.5 yen to the price data stored in the IC card). / 4 yen) to calculate the value of the prize to be paid out.
According to the prize payout system 19 according to the present embodiment, of course, a single prize payout system 19 can set the ratio between the rental price of a single game medium and the payout price for each game type.

  It is determined whether or not the prize dispensing device 18 is provided (step S522).

  In the case of Yes in step S522, the control unit 500 obtains information such as the type and number of prizes to be paid out from the information on the number of stored balls read from the management device 13 based on the ID or the simple management ID. The information is output to the prize payout processing unit 504 and displayed on the display unit 11d (step S523). The prize payout processing unit 504 outputs the information to the prize payout apparatus 18 and pays out the prize from the prize payout apparatus 18 (step S523).

  In the case of No in step S522, the control unit 500 obtains information such as the type and number of prizes to be paid out from the information on the number of stored balls read from the management device 13 based on the ID or the simple management ID. This is output to the premium payout processing unit 504. Then, the prize payout processing unit 504 displays the information on the display unit 11d (step S524). In this case, a prize is paid out by a store clerk or the like based on the display on the display unit 11d.

  Then, the control unit 500 subtracts the number of special prizes paid out from the special prize stock quantity, and outputs the information to the prize payout processing part 504, and the prize payout processing part 504 updates the information on the special prize stock quantity. (Step S525).

  Next, it is determined again whether or not an IC card is inserted in the card processing unit 501 (step S526).

  If the determination in step S526 is No, based on the simple management ID, the number of balls exchanged for a prize and the type and number of prizes paid out are stored in the prize payout processing unit 504 (step S527). ). Note that these pieces of information stored in the prize payout processing unit 504 are stored for a predetermined period. Further, the information on the simple management ID and the number of balls stored in the management device 13 is deleted (step S527).

  If the determination in step S526 is YES, the number of balls exchanged for the prize and the type and number of the paid-out prize are transmitted from the control unit 500 to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 based on the ID. And stored for each ID in the management apparatus 13 (step S528).

(Checkout machine 10)
Next, the configuration of the settlement machine 10 will be described.
The settlement machine 10 includes a card insertion slot, a password input numeric keyboard, a bill return slot, a change receipt, a settlement button, a cancel button, and a display unit.

  The checkout machine 10 returns cash corresponding to the value data of the IC card inserted from the card insertion slot.

  When the IC card is inserted, when the password is entered by the password input numeric keypad provided in the checkout machine 10, the password stored in the IC card is compared with the entered password. If they match, the settlement operation is performed. Accordingly, even if the player drops the IC card, for example, and the IC card is handed over to a third party, the IC card value data is not cashed unless the password is known.

  In addition, when an IC card is handed over to a third party, it is conceivable that the third party can use the amount balance for the game. The IC card can be controlled so that it cannot be used for each device based on the member number and password entered in.

According to the prize payout system, the prize management apparatus, and the prize payout apparatus according to the present embodiment, a single prize payout system has a large number (five or more types) of prizes that differ for each game item information other than the game result information. Can be paid out.
Therefore, it is possible to manage the quantity and grasp the quantity for each game item of the prize, and to manage and grasp the trend of prize exchange more finely and accurately. Furthermore, for example, by providing different types of prizes for pachinko customers and slot customers, or providing prizes with different value classifications, it is possible to subdivide services for players (customers). There are advantages such as.

  The present invention is not limited to paying out prizes for pachinko or slots, and can be applied to any field as long as the prize is paid out such as a game center. In addition, it is not limited to changing the type of prize for each game item, for example, giving prizes for every attribute, such as changing prizes for each pachinko lane, changing prizes according to the gender of the player, etc. Of course, it can be applied to change the type of

It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the game system 1 which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the prize management system, prize management apparatus, and prize delivery apparatus which concern on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure of the prize management apparatus which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which the prize management system and prize management apparatus which concern on this Embodiment perform. It is a perspective view of the prize dispensing device concerning this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of the premium accommodated in this Embodiment and the cassette accommodated in the housing | casing. It is a perspective view of a cassette. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the opening part periphery of the cassette in which the prize was accommodated. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a prize movement control member. It is a perspective view of a cassette in the state where a cassette cover is removed. It is side sectional explanatory drawing of the prize delivery apparatus which concerns on this Embodiment. It is side sectional explanatory drawing of a cassette moving means. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the state of the cam of a cassette moving means, and the selection state of a cassette. It is a flowchart of the prize payout method according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart of another Example of the prize payout method which concerns on this Embodiment. It is side sectional explanatory drawing of another Example of the prize delivery apparatus which concerns on this Embodiment. It is side sectional explanatory drawing of another Example of the prize delivery apparatus which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a push button as game result input means and attribute input means provided in the prize payout device. This is a panel provided with push buttons as game result input means and attribute input means, which is detachably attached to the housing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 2 Pachinko machine 3, 4 Machine between machines 5 Slot machine 6 Machine between machines 7 Island computer 8 Network 9 Counting machine 10 Settlement machine 11 Premium management device 11a Card insertion slot 11b PIN number input numeric keyboard 11c Bar code reader 11d Display section 11e Special prize button 11f General prize selection section 13 Management apparatus 18 Prize dispensing apparatus 19 Prize dispensing system 20 Ticket issuing machine 24 Cassette moving means (cassette selecting means)
26 cassette support member 26a shaft 26b protrusion 28 cam 32 biasing member 34 motor (drive device for cam mechanism)
36 Notched disc 38 Sensor 40, 42 Pressing means (premium take-out means moving means, cassette selecting means)
51 button 52 housing (main body of gift dispensing device)
52b receiving tray 52c free gift outlet 54 luminous body (payout notification means)
56 LCD (payout notification means)
57 Panel 58, 58A, 58B, 58C Cassette 58b Cassette cover 58c Rail part 58da, 58db, 58dc, 58dd Magnet holder 58e Premium holding part 58i Opening part 58m Protrusion part 58gb Premium movement restricting member 60 Weight (pressing member)
62 Premium picking means 64A, 64B Pulley 66 Endless belt (conveyance body)
68 Pushing body 70 Motor (drive device for prize take-out means)
500 control unit 501 card processing unit (game result recognition means)
502 Recording medium processing unit (game result recognition means)
503 selection button detection unit 504 premium payout processing unit (premium selection means)
W Premiums WA Premiums stacked at the end

Claims (30)

A game result recognition unit for recognizing game result information based on game results such as pachinko and slots;
A prize selection unit for selecting a type of a prize to be paid out to the player in accordance with the game result information recognized by the game result recognition unit;
In response to an instruction from the prize selection unit, a prize payout device for paying out a prize of the type selected by the prize selection unit to the player and / or the type of the prize selected by the prize selection unit is displayed. In the prize dispensing system comprising a display unit,
It has an attribute recognition unit that can recognize the game item information representing the game item performed by the player,
As for the types of the prizes, a plurality of types are prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information,
The prize selecting unit selects a type of prize according to the game result information from a plurality of types of prizes corresponding to the game type indicated by the game type information recognized by the attribute recognition unit. Free gift system. A game result recognition unit for recognizing game result information based on game results such as pachinko and slots;
From among a plurality of types of prizes prepared corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined values, prizes corresponding to the price to be paid out to the player according to the game result information recognized by the game result recognition unit A prize selection section for selecting the type and quantity;
In accordance with an instruction from the prize selection unit, a prize payout device that pays out a prize of the type and quantity selected by the prize selection unit to the player and / or the type of prize selected by the prize selection unit. In a prize dispensing system comprising a display unit for displaying,
It has an attribute recognition unit that can recognize the game item information representing the game item performed by the player,
As for the types of the prizes, a plurality of types are prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information,
The prize selecting unit selects a type of prize according to the game result information from a plurality of types of prizes corresponding to the game type indicated by the game type information recognized by the attribute recognition unit. Free gift system. 3. The prize payout system according to claim 1, wherein the game item information is information indicating whether a game item is a pachinko or a slot. Game result recognition means for recognizing game result information based on game results such as pachinko and slots;
In accordance with the game result information recognized by the game result recognition means, the type of prize to be paid out to the player is selected, and a prize selection means for instructing the prize payout device to pay out that type of prize. In the prize management device comprising
Attribute recognition means capable of recognizing game item information representing a game item performed by a player,
At least a part of the types of the prizes are prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information,
The prize management device, wherein the prize selection unit notifies the prize payout device of the type of the selected prize and the game item information recognized by the attribute recognition unit. Game result recognition means for recognizing game result information based on game results such as pachinko and slots;
Of a plurality of types of prizes prepared corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined values, the types of prizes corresponding to the value to be paid out to the player according to the game result information recognized by the game result recognition means A prize management device comprising: a prize selection means for selecting the quantity and selecting a quantity and instructing the prize dispensing apparatus to pay out the prize of the type and quantity;
Attribute recognition means capable of recognizing game item information representing a game item performed by a player,
At least a part of the types of the prizes are prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information,
The prize management device, wherein the prize selection means notifies the prize payout device of the type and quantity of the selected prize and the game item information recognized by the attribute recognition means. Game result recognition means for recognizing game result information based on game results such as pachinko and slots;
In accordance with the game result information recognized by the game result recognition means, the type of prize to be paid out to the player is selected, and a prize selection means for instructing the prize payout device to pay out that type of prize. In the prize management device comprising
Attribute recognition means capable of recognizing game item information representing a game item performed by a player,
As for the types of the prizes, a plurality of types are prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information,
The prize selecting means selects a prize of a type corresponding to the game result information from a plurality of kinds of prizes corresponding to the game type indicated by the game type information recognized by the attribute recognition unit. Freebie management device. Game result recognition means for recognizing game result information based on game results such as pachinko and slots;
Of a plurality of types of prizes prepared corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined values, the types of prizes corresponding to the value to be paid out to the player according to the game result information recognized by the game result recognition means A prize management device comprising: a prize selection means for selecting the quantity and selecting a quantity and instructing the prize dispensing apparatus to pay out the prize of the type and quantity;
Attribute recognition means capable of recognizing game item information representing a game item performed by a player,
As for the types of the prizes, a plurality of types are prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information,
The prize selecting means selects a prize of a type corresponding to the game result information from a plurality of kinds of prizes corresponding to the game type indicated by the game type information recognized by the attribute recognition unit. Freebie management device. The prize management device according to any one of claims 4 to 7 , wherein the game item information is information indicating whether a game item is a pachinko or a slot. A main body in which a plurality of types of prizes to be handed over to a player according to the result of a game such as a pachinko or a slot can be stored, and a prize payout exit is formed on the outer surface,
A game result input means capable of inputting game result information or prize type information indicating the type of prize to be paid out based on the result of the game;
In the prize payout device comprising the prize payout means for paying out the prize according to the game result information or the prize type information input by the game result input means from the prize payout exit,
Provided with attribute input means capable of inputting game item information representing a game item performed by a player,
At least a part of the types of the prizes are prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information,
The prize payout means selects a prize of a type corresponding to the game result information or the prize type information from a plurality of kinds of prizes corresponding to the game type indicated by the game type information input by the attribute input means. A prize payout device for paying out the prize of the kind from the prize payout exit. It is possible to store a plurality of types of prizes prepared for each of a plurality of predetermined values to be delivered to a player according to the result of a game such as a pachinko or a slot, and a prize payout exit is formed on the outer surface. The body,
Game result input means capable of inputting game result information or prize type information indicating the type and quantity of prizes to be paid out based on the game results;
In the prize payout device comprising the prize payout means for paying out the prize of the type and quantity according to the game result information or the prize type information input by the game result input means from the prize payout exit,
Provided with attribute input means capable of inputting game item information representing a game item performed by a player,
At least a part of the types of the prizes are prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information,
The prize payout means selects a prize of a type corresponding to the game result information or the prize type information from a plurality of kinds of prizes corresponding to the game type indicated by the game type information input by the attribute input means. A prize payout device for paying out the prize of the kind from the prize payout exit. 11. The prize payout device according to claim 9 , wherein the game item information is information indicating whether a game item is a pachinko or a slot. The prize payout means, any one claim of claims 9 to 11 wherein to identify the type of housed prize to the body, characterized by having a prize identification means for identifying a prize to pay out Gift giving device. The main body is provided so as to accommodate a plurality of cassettes capable of storing a plurality of the prizes,
The prize payout means, the by prize received in the cassette accommodated in the body, removed from the cassette, any one of claims 9-12, characterized in that paying out from the prize payout opening The gift giving device described. The main body is provided so as to accommodate a plurality of cassettes capable of storing a plurality of the prizes,
The prize payout means takes out a prize stored in the cassette accommodated in the main body from the cassette and pays out the prize from the prize payout exit;
13. The prize dispensing device according to claim 12 , wherein the prize identifying means identifies the type of prize stored in the cassette stored in the main body and specifies a prize to be paid out. The premium identifying means includes:
A cassette type setting means which is provided in the cassette and sets the type of a prize stored in the cassette;
And a cassette identifying unit that is provided on the main body side and that identifies a type of a prize stored in the cassette by reading a setting state of the cassette type setting unit of the cassette stored in the main body. The giveaway device according to claim 14 . As for the types of the prizes, a plurality of types are prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information,
16. The prize payout device according to claim 15, wherein the cassette type setting means is capable of setting the game item corresponding to the type of prize stored in the cassette. The premium identifying means includes:
A payout exit type setting means for setting the type of a prize paid out from each prize payout exit in correspondence with each of the prize payout exits;
A payout exit identifying means for identifying the type of prize to be paid out from each prize payout exit by reading the setting state of the payout exit type setting means;
The prize payout means is:
The prize in kind have been identified cassettes by the cassette identifying means, according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the paying out from prize payout opening for paying out a prize of the identified seed such by the payout opening identification means Giveaway device. The prizes stored in the same cassette are provided so as to be paid out from the same prize payout outlet determined corresponding to the position in the main body in which the cassette is stored,
The premium identifying means includes:
A payout exit type setting means for setting the type of a prize paid out from each prize payout exit in correspondence with each of the prize payout exits;
By reading the setting state of the payout exit type setting means, a payout exit identifying means for identifying the type of prize paid out from each prize payout exit,
The type of the prize stored in the cassette identified by the cassette identifying means is the type of the prize paid out from the prize payout outlet corresponding to the position in the main body of the cassette identified by the payout identifying means. 18. The prize payout device according to claim 15 , further comprising a setting check means for prohibiting a notice and / or a prize payout by the prize payout means if they are different from each other. . The prizes stored in the same cassette are provided to be paid out from the same prize payout exit,
The premium identifying means includes:
A payout exit type setting means for setting the type of a prize paid out from each prize payout exit in correspondence with each of the prize payout exits;
By reading the setting state of該払outlet type setting means, any one of claims 15 to 18, characterized in that it comprises a dispensing opening identifying means for identifying the type of prize to be paid out from the prize payout opening The gift giving device described. As for the types of the prizes, a plurality of types are prepared corresponding to each of the game items indicated by the game item information,
20. The prize payout device according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the payout exit type setting means can set the game item corresponding to the type of prize stored in the cassette. The cassette type setting means and / or the payout outlet type setting means includes a storage unit capable of storing information indicating the type of a prize and an antenna unit capable of receiving a radio signal, and information is stored in the storage unit by a radio signal. 21. The prize payout device according to any one of claims 15 to 20 , which is a wireless storage medium provided so that information can be written and read from a storage unit. The cassette type setting means and / or the payout outlet type setting means indicate the type of each prize by the presence or absence of a magnet or a combination of presence or absence of a single or a plurality of predetermined locations,
The premium according to any one of claims 15 to 21 , wherein the cassette identification means and / or the payout outlet type identification means is a hall element sensor that detects the presence or absence of a magnet at the predetermined location. Dispensing device. 23. The prize payout device according to claim 22, wherein the cassette type setting means and / or the payout outlet type setting means indicates the type of each prize by a combination of the presence or absence of magnets at each of three or more predetermined places. . The cassette is capable of stacking and storing the prizes, has an opening that exposes at least a part of the stored prizes, and moves the stored prizes in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction. The prize is provided so that it can be taken out,
The prize payout means is:
A prize taking-out means for picking up the prize from the cassette by contacting the prize contained in the cassette housed in the main body through the opening and moving in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the prizes;
The selected cassette among the cassettes accommodated in the main body and / or the prize take-out means are set relatively to a position where the prize take-out means abuts against a prize stored in the cassette. 24. A prize according to any one of claims 13 to 23 , further comprising: a cassette selecting means for moving, wherein the prize taken out from the cassette by the prize taking-out means is paid out from the prize payout exit. Dispensing device. 25. The prize dispensing device according to claim 24 , wherein the main body is provided so that a plurality of the cassettes can be arranged and accommodated toward one prize prize outlet for one prize prize outlet. The prize take-out means contacts the prize in the cassette and moves toward the prize payout exit, thereby taking out the prize from the cassette and transporting the prize to the prize payout exit. 26. A prize dispensing device according to claim 24 or 25 . The prize taking-out means is
A transfer body provided around a pulley so as to be drivable by a driving device in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the prize and in a direction in which the cassettes are arranged;
Provided on the carrier, any of claims 24 to 26 in contact with the prize in the cassette, characterized in that it comprises a pusher for pushing the該景products to move along with the carrier A giveaway device according to one item. 28. The prize dispensing device according to any one of claims 24 to 27 , wherein the cassette selection means moves the cassette by a cam mechanism. The premium payout system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the premium payout device is the premium payout device according to any one of claims 9 to 28 . The prize management device according to any one of claims 4 to 8 , wherein the prize dispensing device is the prize dispensing device according to any one of claims 9 to 28 .

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